UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON,
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-K10-K/A
(Mark One)

(Mark One)
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ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 130215(D) OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the transition period from January 1, 2007 to June 30, 2007

For the transition period from __________to _______________ 

Commission file number: File Number 000-33385

GENERAL FINANCE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

California
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
95-3876317
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
260 So. Los Robles Avenue, Suite 217
Pasadena, CA 91101
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including ZIP Code)principal executive offices)
(626) 584-972291101
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (626) 584-9722

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each Class
 
Name of each Exchange on which Registered
Units, each consisting of one share of Common Stock, $0.001 par value, and One Warrant
 
None
American Stock Exchange
Common Stock, $0.001 par value
None
American Stock Exchange
Warrants to Purchase Common StockNoneAmerican Stock Exchange

Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.
Yes ¨ No x
 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.
Yes ¨ No x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ýNo ¨
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of Registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. ý

Explanatory Note:

This Form 10-K is being amended to reflect the correct date of the Auditors' Reports on pages F-1 and P-1.

 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of accelerated filer and large accelerated filer in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):x No ¨
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of Registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. x
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of accelerated filer and large accelerated filer in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one): Large accelerated filer ¨ Accelerated filer ¨ Non-accelerated filer x
Indicate by check mark if whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes x No ¨
 
Large accelerated filer ¨Accelerated filer ¨Non-accelerated filer ý 
Indicate by check mark if whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ý No ¨
Based on the closing price as reported on the American Stock Exchange, the aggregate market value of the Registrant’s common stock held by non-affiliates on June 30, 2006 (the last business day of the Registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter)October 24, 2007 was approximately $62,703,750.$73,071,176. Shares of common stock held by each executive officer and director and by each shareholder affiliated with a director or an executive officer have been excluded from this calculation because such persons may be deemed to be affiliates. This determination of affiliate status is not necessarily a conclusive determination for other purposes.
The number of outstanding shares of the Registrant’s common stock as of December 31, 2006October 24, 2007 was 10,500,000.
Documents Incorporated by Reference
Portions of the Registrant’s Proxy Statement for the 2007 Annual Meeting of Shareholders are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Form 10-K. The definitive Proxy Statement will be filed within 120 days after December 31, 2006.
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GENERAL FINANCE CORPORATION
 
2006 ANNUAL2007 TRANSITION REPORT ON FORM 10-K
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page(s)
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT
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PART I
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Item 1.Business3
Item 1A.Risk Factors6
Item 1B.Unresolved Staff Comments14
Item 2.Properties15
Item 3.Legal Proceedings15
Item 4.Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders152
   
PART II
ITEM 1.
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Item 5.BUSINESSMarket for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters2
 and Issuer Purchases of Equity SecuritiesITEM 1A.16
Item 6.RISK FACTORSSelected Financial Data17
Item 7.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and3
 Results of OperationsITEM 1B.19UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS4
Item 7A.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market RiskITEM 2.23PROPERTIES4
Item 8.Financial Statements and Supplementary DataITEM 3.24LEGAL PROCEEDINGS4
Item 9.
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
ITEM 4.
 38SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS4
Item 9A.Controls and Procedures
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Item 9B.PART II.Other Information
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PART III
ITEM 5.MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES5
ITEM 6.SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA6
ITEM 7.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS7
ITEM 7A.QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK9
ITEM 8.FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA10
ITEM 9.CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE10
ITEM 9A.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES10
ITEM 9B.OTHER INFORMATION10
 
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Item 10.PART IIIDirectors and Executive Officers of the Registrant
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Item 11.Executive Compensation39
Item 12.Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management39
Item 13.Certain Relationships and Related Transactions39
Item 14.Principal Accountant Fees and Services3911
   
Part IV
ITEM 10.DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT11
ITEM 11.EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION13
ITEM 12.SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT15
ITEM 13.CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS19
ITEM 14.PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES19
 
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Item 15.PART IVExhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
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SIGNATURES
ITEM 15.EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES20
 
SIGNATURES
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SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT
 
This AnnualTransition Report on Form 10-K contains statements relating to future results of General Finance Corporation (including certain projections and business trends) that are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are subject to the “safe harbor” created by those sections. Forward-looking statements frequently are identifiable by the use of words such as “may,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “continue,” or the negative of such terms and other similar expressions. Our actual results may differ materially from those projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those set forth in Item 1A. Risk Factors and elsewhere in this AnnualTransition Report on Form 10-K and those detailed from time to time in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
 
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PART I
 
Item 1. Business
General development of the business
References in this Report to “we”, “us”, or the “Company” are to General Finance Corporation (“GFN”) and its consolidated subsidiaries. As of June 30, 2007, and through September 13, 2007, these subsidiaries included GFN U.S. Australasia Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“GFN U.S.”), GFN Australasia Holdings Pty Ltd., an Australian corporation (“GFN Holdings”), and GFN Australasia Finance Pty Ltd, an Australian corporation (“GFN Finance”). As of September 13, 2007, these subsidiaries also included RWA Holdings Pty Limited (“RWA”), an Australian corporation, and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Royal Wolf”).
In September 2007, we changed our fiscal year to June 30 from December 31. We are filing this transition report on Form 10-K with respect to the six months ended June 30, 2007. In addition, the consolidated financial statements of Royal Wolf, as our predecessor, for the years ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, for the six months ended June 30, 2005 and for the year ended December 31, 2004 are included herein. Royal Wolf’s results of operations will be included in our consolidated financial statements from the completion date of the acquisition and will be first reported in our Form 10- Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2007.
Item 1. Business
General Development of the Business
 
We are a blank check companywere incorporated in Delaware on October 14, 2005 in order to serve as a vehicle to effect a business combination with one or more operating businesses. On April 10, 2006,From inception through the end of the period covered by this Report, we completedhave been a development stage company. We did not have any business or operations and our activities were limited to raising capital in our initial public offering (“IPO”(the “IPO”) of 7,500,000in April 2006, identifying an operating business to acquire, and negotiating and entering into an agreement to acquire Royal Wolf.
We issued 8,625,000 units and on April 13, 2006, we completed the closing of an additional 1,125,000 units that were subject to the underwriter’s over-allotment option.in our IPO. Each Unitunit consists of one share of our common stock and one warrant entitling the holder to purchase one share of our common stock at a price of $6.00. The public offering price of each unit was $8.00, and we generated gross proceeds of $69,000,000 in the IPO (including proceeds from the exercise of the over-allotment option).IPO. Of the gross proceeds: (i) we deposited $65,000,000 into a trust account (the “Trust Account”) at JP Morgan Chase NY Bank, maintained by Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company as trustee,, which amount included $1,380,000 of deferred underwriting fees; (ii) the underwriters received $3,450,000 as underwriting fees (excluding the deferred underwriting fees); and (iii) we retained $550,000 for offering expenses. In addition, we deposited into the Trust Account $700,000 that we received from the issuance and sale of 583,333 warrants to Ronald F. Valenta, a director and our Chief Executive Officer, and John O. Johnson, our Chief Operating Officer, on April 7, 2006.prior to completion of the IPO. Stockholders holding the shares issued in connection with the IPO are referred to as “Public Stockholders.”
Subsequent Event—Acquisition of Royal Wolf
On September 13, 2007, we completed the acquisition of Royal Wolf through the acquisition of all of the outstanding shares of RWA. Based upon the actual exchange rate of one U.S. dollar to $0.8407 Australian dollar realized in connection with payments made upon completion of the acquisition, the purchase price for the RWA shares was $64.3 million, including deposits of $1,005,000 previously paid by us in connection with the acquisition. We paid the purchase price, less the deposits, by a combination of cash in the amount of $44.7 million plus the issuance to Bison Capital Australia, L.P. (“Bison Capital”), one of the sellers, of shares of common stock of GFN U.S., constituting 13.8% of the outstanding capital stock of GFN U.S. following the issuance. As a result of this structure, we own 86.2% of the outstanding capital stock of GFN U.S. and Bison Capital owns 13.8% of the outstanding capital stock of GFN U.S, which through its indirect subsidiary GFN Finance owns all of the outstanding capital stock of Royal Wolf.
 
The funds in the Trust Account will bewere distributed to us (subject to stockholder claims described below) upon consummation of a business combination with one or more operating businesses (the “Business Combination”) whose collective market value is at least 80% of our net assets at the timeclosing of the acquisition.acquisition of Royal Wolf. We may usereceived approximately $60.8 million, of which we used $44.7 million to pay the purchase price for the RWA shares. Approximately $6.4 million ($7.93482 per share) of the funds in the Trust Account was paid to complete the Business Combination or for such purposes as we determine following the Business Combination. If we do not consummate a Business Combination by October 5, 2007 (or April 5, 2008 if certain extension criteria have been satisfied), the funds in the Trust Account will be distributed to the stockholders then holding the shares issued in the IPO (the “Public Stockholders”), including any earned interest (net of taxes on such interest). Pending distribution to us or the Public Stockholders the funds in the Trust Account may be invested in government securities and certain money market funds.
We have agreed to submit the Business Combination for approval of our stockholders even if the nature of the transaction would not require stockholder approval under applicable state law. We will not consummate the Business Combination unless it is approved by a majority of the Public Stockholders and Public Stockholders owning less than 20% of theholding 809,901 shares issued in the IPO vote against the Business Combination and exercise the conversion rights described below. Our stockholders prior to the consummation of the IPO (the “Pre-IPO Stockholders”) have agreed to vote their shares of common stock owned prior to the IPO in accordance with the vote of the majority in interest of the Public Stockholders. These voting provisions will not be applicable after the consummation of the first Business Combination.
With respect to a Business Combination that is approved and consummated, any Public Stockholder who voted against the Business Combination may demand that we convert his or her shares into cash. The per share conversion price will equal the amountacquisition and, in the Trust Account, calculated asaccordance with our certificate of two business days prior to the consummation of the proposed Business Combination, divided by the number of shares of common stock held by Public Stockholders at the consummation of the IPO. Accordingly, a Business Combination may be consummated with Public Stockholders holding 19.99% of the aggregate number of shares owned by all Public Stockholders converting such shares into cash from the Trust Account. Such Public Stockholders are entitledincorporation, elected to receive cash in exchange for their per-share interest in the Trust Account computed without regard to the shares, held by the Pre-IPO Stockholders.
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Our Certificate of Incorporation provides for mandatory liquidation of the Company in the event that we do not consummate a Business Combination within the dates set forth above.
which have been cancelled. The proceeds held in the Trust Account (other than the contingent underwriting discount) may be used as consideration to pay the sellers of a target business with which we complete a business combination. To the extent that our capital stock is used in whole or in part as consideration to effect a business combination, the proceeds held in the Trust Account (other than the contingent underwriting discount) will be used to finance the operations of the target business. We may also use the proceeds held in the Trust Account (other than the contingent underwriting discount) to pay a finder’s fee to any unaffiliated party that provides information regarding prospective targets to us.
After completion ofremaining $1.3 million was paid our IPO we began contacting investment bankers, private equity firms and other business contacts in order to generate ideas about a suitable business combination. We also received unsolicited inquiries from several investment banking firms, private equity firms and other business intermediaries. We informed these contacts that we were seeking an operating business in the specialty finance area for our initial business combination. We also asked the lead underwriter of our IPO, Morgan Joseph & Co. Inc., to tell us of any candidates that it might viewunderwriters as appropriate for our initial business combination. We did not retain an investment banking firm or fairness or valuation advisor to conduct a formal search for a Business Combination. Criteria for suitability included our management’s assessment of the competitive strengths and weaknesses of the potential business targets, the outlook for the sectors in which the targets operated, the strength of the management team, and the quality of the assets to be acquired. Certain potential targets were considered unsuitable because they operated in sectors of the specialty finance industry that our management believed did not have good economic potential. Other targets were considered by management to have too great a level of business risk due to poor asset quality or poor or erratic financial results.
Through these contacts, we identified and reviewed information with respect to more than 20 target companies, including a number that were based outside of the United States. We signed nondisclosure agreements in order to obtain confidential information regarding 19 possible target companies. We provided four of these companies, including three based in Germany, with written indications of interest or verbal indications of value. These contacts and communications continued through August 2006. Apart from these confidentiality agreements, we did not enter into letters of intent or agreements with any of these contacts other than RWA Holdings Pty Limited.  
Royal Wolf Acquisition
On September 12, 2006, the Company and its newly formed indirect Australian subsidiary, GFN Australasia Finance Pty Limited, entered into a Share Sale Deed (the “Acquisition Agreement”) with the shareholders (the “Sellers”) of RWA Holdings Pty Limited, an Australian company (“RWA” and collectively, with its subsidiaries, “Royal Wolf”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to purchase all of the outstanding shares of capital stock of RWA (the “Acquisition”). Royal Wolf leases and sells portable storage containers, portable container buildings and freight containers in Australia; and operates customer service centers in every state in Australia. This acquisition would constitute a Business Combination.
The aggregate consideration for the Acquisition is $91.4 million, subject to certain adjustments relating to Royal Wolf’s levels of working capital, net tangible assets and container rental equipment at the closing, outstanding obligations under a certain container lease program at the closing, and cost and expenses of any acquisitions completed by Royal Wolf prior to the closing. Included in the aggregate consideration are $1.6 million of shares of our common stock to be issued at the closing to one of the Sellers and a total of $2.3 million payable in cash in two equal installments on the first and second anniversaries of the closing for a non-compete covenant from the Sellers. Our shares of common stock will be valued for this purpose based upon the average of the closing sale prices of our common stock as reported on the American Stock Exchange during the 20 trading days ending two days prior to the closing of the acquisition. Based upon the $7.70 closing sale price of our common stock as reported on the American Stock Exchange on December 31, 2006, we would issue approximately 210,000 shares at the closing.
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The aggregate consideration will increase by $592,000 if the Company’s definitive proxy statement in connection with the acquisition has not been cleared by the SEC by February 26, 2007. We have paid the Sellers’ deposits totaling $1,004,800 through January 31, 2007. If the closing occurs, the deposits will be applied to reduce the cash portion of the consideration payable by us at the closing. If the closing does not occur, the deposits are refundable to us only in certain limited circumstances.
The financial terms and provisions of the Acquisition Agreement are denominated in Australian dollars. For convenience, these Australian dollar amounts have been converted into U.S. dollars using the December 31, 2006 exchange rate. On that date, one Australian dollar was equivalent to 0.7893 U.S. dollars. The currency exchange rate in effect as of the completion of the Acquisition or at any future date may differ; therefore the amounts stated above may change.
The Acquisition is subject to the approval of the Company’s stockholders and certain other conditions, including that the Acquisition cannot proceed if holders of 20% or more of the Company’s common stock issued in the public offering against the Acquisition and demand that their shares of common stock be converted to cash.

The Acquisition Agreement may be terminated under certain circumstances, including by the Sellers if the SEC has not cleared the definitive proxy statement by February 26, 2007; and by any party after March 26, 2007 if any of the other conditions to the closing of the Acquisition has not been satisfied and the terminating party had used reasonable efforts to satisfy the conditions.
GFN Australasia Finance Pty Ltd, or GFN Australasia, is a newly formed company organized by us under the laws of Australia and wholly owned subsidiary of GFN Australasia Holdings Pty Ltd, which is a newly formed company organized by us under the laws of Australia and our wholly owned subsidiary. GFN Australasia and GFN Australasia Holdings Pty Ltd were formed by us for the sole purpose of facilitating our acquisition of RWA, and have not engaged in any business other than in connection with the Acquisition.deferred underwriting fees.
 
For a more complete discussiondescription of our proposed Acquisition,the business of Royal Wolf, see our definitive proxy materials statement relating to our acquisition of Royal Wolf, filed August 10, 2007 with the Securities and Exchange Commission.Commission (the “Definitive Proxy Statement”).
 
Available information
 
Our Internet website, which is located at http://www.generalfinance.com, is under construction. This reference to our Internet website does not constitute incorporation by reference in this report of the information contained on or hyperlinked from our Internet website and such information should not be considered part of this report.
 
We are required to file Annual Reports on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on a regular basis, and are required to disclose certain material events (e.g., changes in corporate control; acquisitions or dispositions of a significant amount of assets other than in the ordinary course of business and bankruptcy) in a current report on Form 8-K. The public may read and copy any materials we file with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549. The public may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC also maintains an Internet website that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC. The SEC’s Internet website is located at http://www.sec.gov.
 
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Employees
 
As of December 31, 2006,June 30, 2007, we had three executive officers and a controller. Other than our Chief Financial Officer, who was hired on a full-time basis on September 11, 2006, these individuals arewere not obligated to devote any specific number of hours to our matters and intend to devotedevoted only as much time as they deem necessary to our affairs and receivereceived no salary or similar compensation. The amount of time they will devotedevoted in any time period will varyvaried based on the availability of suitable target businesses to investigate. We do not believe the value of these services to be significant to our operating results. We do not intend to add any additional full time employees prior to the consummation of a Business Combination.
None of our employees is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
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Item 1A. Risk Factors
 
In addition to risk factors included in this AnnualTransition Report, you should also consider all the Risks Related to Our“Our Business and Operations assuming we complete our acquisitionFollowing Our Acquisition of RWA Holdings Pty Limited, an Australian company (collectively, with its subsidiaries, “RoyalRoyal Wolf”) as set forth in proxy materials filedthe Definitive Proxy Statement.
We may not take certain actions with respect to Royal Wolf without the Securitieswritten consent of Bison Capital Partners, L.P., as the holder of 13.8% of the outstanding capital stock of GFN U.S., which owns Royal Wolf.
We have entered into a shareholders agreement with Bison Capital Partners, L.P. (“Bison Capital”) with respect to our 86.2% and Exchange CommissionBison Capital’s 13.8% ownership interest in GFN U.S., which owns Royal Wolf. Under the shareholders agreement, neither GFN U.S. nor Royal Wolf may take certain actions without the written consent of Bison Capital, including without limitation selling material assets outside the ordinary course of business, entering into transactions with GFN, issuing capital stock to GFN without offering a pro rata share to Bison Capital, issuing capital stock to third party, issuing subordinated debt to any person without offering Bison its pro rata share, paying dividends or make other payments to GFN (other than up to $1 million per year for administrative and overhead expenses), changing the nature of the business, merging with any person that results in a change of control, or acquiring any business if the purchase price and assumed debt exceeds $10 million. Because of this, Bison Capital, as described under “Royala minority stockholder of GFN U.S., has the power to prevent us from taking certain actions or entering into certain transactions with respect to Royal Wolf Acquisition Agreement” in Item 1 Business.that we believe to be desirable.
 
We are a development stage companyUnder our shareholders agreement with no operating history and, accordingly, you will notBison Capital, we have any basis on whichagreed to evaluate our ability to achieve our business objective.acquire businesses competitive with Royal Wolf in certain geographic territory solely through Royal Wolf.
 
We are an incorporated development stage companyUnder our shareholders agreement with no operating results to date. WeBison Capital, we have entered into an agreementagreed to acquire businesses engaged in the sale and lease of portable storage containers, portable container buildings and freight containers in certain geographic territory solely through Royal Wolf; such acquisition may not be consummated withoutWolf. The geographic territory is that part of the requisite stockholders approvals or for other reasons. Since we do not have an operating history, you will have no basis upon which to evaluate our ability to achieve our business objective, which is to effect a business combination. We will not generate any revenues until, atworld south of Guam, west of Hawaii and east of Viet Nam. Because of this, Bison Capital, as the earliest, after the consummationowner of a business combination.
We have a limited operating history and may not be able to continue as a going concern.
We have not commenced13.8% interest in Royal Wolf, will receive its pro rata share of any operations, but have entered into an agreement to acquire Royal Wolf. This acquisition would fulfill the conditions of a business combination required to release the funds heldincrease in the trust account to us. If this acquisition is not completed, we intend to immediately resume the search for another suitable business combination; however, there is no assurance that such a suitable business combination would be identified and consummated within the requisite time periods. In the event one is not, we would be required to distribute the funds held in the trust account to the holders of our common stock issued in our initial public offering (our “public stockholders”). We believe that our existing cash resources, including cash on-hand and available borrowings under the limited recourse revolving line of credit, will be sufficient to cover operating costs and expenses until the acquisitionvalue of Royal Wolf is consummated. However, if we do not consummate the acquisition of Royal Wolf, we would be required to obtain additional financing to continue our search for another suitable business combination and continue as a going concern.
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If we liquidate the trust account without completing a business combination, our public stockholders may receive less than $8.00 per share and will receive nothing with respect to our warrants.
If we are unable to complete a business combination within the prescribed time frames, we will distribute the funds in the trust account to our public stockholders. The per-share distributionresulting from the trust account may be less than $8.00 (the offering price of the units in our initial public offering) because of the underwriting discounts and offering expenses. The underwriters have agreed to waive their rights to the contingent underwriting discount deposited in the trust account for their benefit if no business combination is completed. Furthermore, there will be no distribution with respect to our outstanding warrants, which will expire worthless if we liquidate without completing a business combination.
You will not be entitled to protections normally afforded to investors of blank check companies.
We may be deemed to be a “blank check” company under the United States securities laws. However, because we have net tangible assets in excess of $5,000,000, we believe that we are exempt from rules promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission to protect investors of blank check companies, such as Rule 419. Accordingly, investors will not be afforded the benefits or protections of those rules. Because we do not believe that we are subject to Rule 419, our units became immediately tradable and we have a longer period of time to complete a business combination in certain circumstances than if we were subject to such rule.
Because of uncertainty in Delaware law, it is possible that the requirements and restrictions contained in our certificate of incorporation may be amended, which could reduce or eliminate the protection afforded to our stockholders by such requirements and restrictions.acquisitions.
Our certificate of incorporation contains certain requirements and restrictions that will apply to us until the consummation of a business combination. Specifically, our certificate of incorporation provides, among other things, that:
·prior to the consummation of a business combination, we will submit such business combination to our stockholders for approval;
·we may consummate the business combination only if approved by a majority of the shares of common stock voted by the public stockholders and public stockholders owning less than 20% of the shares sold in this offering exercise their conversion rights;
·if a business combination is approved and consummated, public stockholders who voted against the business combination and properly exercise their conversion rights will receive their pro rata share of the trust account; and
·if a business combination is not consummated or a letter of intent, an agreement in principle or a definitive agreement is not signed within the time periods specified in this prospectus, then we will distribute to all of our public stockholders their pro rata share of the trust account.
Our certificate of incorporation requires that we obtain unanimous approval of our stockholders to amend the above-described provisions. However, the validity of unanimous consent provisions under Delaware law has not been settled. A court could conclude that the unanimous consent requirement constitutes a practical prohibition on amendment in violation of the stockholders’ implicit rights to amend the corporate charter. In that case, the above-described provisions would be amendable without unanimous approval and any such amendment could reduce or eliminate the protection afforded to our stockholders. However, we view the foregoing provisions as obligations to our stockholders, and neither we nor our board of directors will propose, or seek stockholder approval of, any amendment of these provisions.
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If third parties bring claims against us, the funds held in the trust account could be reduced and the per-share liquidation price received by stockholders could be less than $8.00 per share.
Our placing of funds in the trust account may not protect those funds from third party claims against us. Although we have obtained from certain vendors agreements with us waiving any right, title, interest or claim to any monies held in the trust account for the benefit of our public stockholders, there is no guarantee that they would be prevented from bringing claims against the trust account. In addition, there is no guarantee that any entities will agree to waive any claims they may have in the future as a result of, or arising out of, any negotiations, contracts or agreements with us and will not seek recourse against the trust account for any reason. Accordingly, the funds held in the trust account could be subject to claims that could take priority over the claims of our public stockholders. We cannot assure you that the per-share distribution from the trust account will not be less than $8.00 per share (the per-share conversion price as of December 31, 2006 was $7.80 per share, assuming no claims were made against such funds) due to such claims of such creditors. Ronald F. Valenta has agreed he will be personally liable to ensure that the proceeds in the trust account are not reduced by claims of target businesses or vendors or other entities that are owed money by us for services rendered or contracted for or products sold to us. However, we cannot assure you that he will be able to satisfy those obligations.
To complete a business combination, we may issue shares of our capital stock that would reduce the equity interest of our stockholders and could cause a change in control of our ownership, or incur debt, which could adversely affect our financial condition.
Our certificate of incorporation authorizes the issuance of up to 100,000,000 shares of common stock and up to 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock. At December 31, 2006, there were 78,566,667 authorized shares of our common stock available for issuance (after appropriate reservation for the issuance of shares upon full exercise of our outstanding options and warrants).
If we do not consummate our acquisition of Royal Wolf, and we seek to consummate another business combination, we may be required to issue a substantial number of additional shares of our common or preferred stock, or a combination of common and preferred stock, to complete the other business combination. The issuance of additional shares of our common stock or any number of shares of our preferred stock:
·may significantly reduce the equity interest of investors;
·may subordinate the rights of holders of common stock if preferred stock is issued with rights senior to those afforded to our common stock;
·will likely cause a change in control if a substantial number of our shares of common stock are issued, which may affect, among other things, our ability to use our net operating loss carryforwards, if any, and could result in the resignation or removal of our present officers and directors; and
·may adversely affect prevailing market prices for our common stock.
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In addition, we may incur substantial debt to complete a business combination. The incurrence of debt could result in:
·default and foreclosure on our assets if our operating revenues after a business combination are insufficient to repay our debt obligations;
·acceleration of our obligations to repay the indebtedness even if we make all principal and interest payments when due if certain covenants that require the maintenance of certain financial ratios or reserves are breached without a waiver or renegotiation of that covenant;
·our immediate payment of all principal and accrued interest, if any, if the debt security is payable on demand; and
·our inability to obtain necessary additional financing if the debt security instrument covenants restricting our ability to obtain such financing while the debt instrument is outstanding.
 
Our ability to successfully effect a business combination will depend on, and ability to be successful thereafter may depend on the efforts of our key personnel, some of whom may join us following a business combination.Ronald F. Valenta and John O. Johnson.
 
Our ability to successfully effect a business combination is dependentbe successful may depend upon the efforts of our key personnel, including Ronald F. Valenta, our Chief Executive Officer, and John O. Johnson, our Chief Operating Officer. Messrs.Mr. Valenta has significant experience and contacts in owning, operating and acquiring companies in the business of equipment sales and leasing, our present business. Mr. Johnson has significant experience in acquisitions, and part of our strategy is to acquire additional businesses engaged in equipment sales and leasing. Neither Mr. Valenta nor Mr. Johnson has an employment agreement with us, and they are not currently compensated for their services, although Mr. Valenta and have advised the BoardMr. Johnson beneficially own approximately 24.0% and 6.7%, respectively, of Directors that they would serve in these capacities without compensation until at least the earliest of June 30, 2008 or such time as Royal Wolf achieves annualized earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) of $20 million or we achieve a company-wide total annualized EBITDA of $40 million.our outstanding common stock.
 
If we do not complete the acquisition of Royal Wolf, the role of such individuals in the target business after consummation of a Business Combination, however, cannot presently be ascertained. Although some of our key personnel, including Messrs.Ronald F. Valenta and John O. Johnson and Chuck Barrantes, may remain associated with the target business in senior management or advisory positions following a Business Combination, it is likely thatallocate some or allportion of the management of the target business will remain in place. Moreover, our key personnel will be able to remain with us after the consummation of a Business Combination only if they are able to negotiate employment or consulting agreements in connection with the Business Combination, the terms of which, including the compensation to be paid to such individuals, would be determined at such time between the respective parties. Since our current management may be negotiating the terms of the Business Combination as well as the terms of their employment or consulting arrangements, our current management may have a conflict of interest in negotiating terms favorable to us in the acquisition agreement and at the same time negotiating terms in their employment or consulting arrangements that are favorable to them. Although management intends to fully exercise its fiduciary duty to negotiate terms in the acquisition agreement that will be in the best interests of the combined company and its stockholders, members of management may be negotiating terms in their employment or consulting agreements that are favorable to them. If we acquire a target business in an all-cash transaction, it would be more likely that current members of management would remain with the combined company if they chose to do so. If a Business Combination were to be structured as a merger whereby the stockholders of the target company were to control the combined company following a Business Combination, it may be less likely that our current management would remain with the combined company unless it was negotiated as part of the transaction via the acquisition agreement, an employment agreement or other arrangement. In making the determination as to whether current management should remain with us following the Business Combination, management will analyze the experience and skill set of the target business’s management and negotiate as part of the Business Combination that certain members of current management remain if it is believed that it is in the best interests of the combined company post-Business Combination. While we intend to closely scrutinize any individuals we engage after a Business Combination, we cannot assure you that our assessment of these individuals will prove to be correct. These individuals may be unfamiliar with the laws and regulations affecting a public company, and this could cause us to have to expend time and resources helping them become familiar with these laws and regulations. This additional training could be expensive and time-consuming and could lead to various regulatory issues that may adversely affect our operations.
 
Our present officers and directors, other than Charles E. Barrantes,Neither Ronald F. Valenta, our Chief FinancialExecutive Officer, are notnor John O. Johnson, our Chief Operating Officer, devotes or is required to commit theirdevote his full time to our affairs, whichaffairs. This could create a conflict of interest when allocating their time between our operations and their other commitments. These executive officers are engaged in several other business endeavors and are not obligated to devote any specific number of hours to our affairs. If these executive officers’ other business affairs require them to devote more substantial amounts of time to such affairs, it could limit their ability to devote time to our affairs and could have a negative impact on our ability to function as an operating company and consummate afuture business combination.combinations.
 
Since noneRonald F. Valenta is affiliated with two companies in the specialty finance business, which could create a conflict of interest in decisions affecting our officers or directors, or any of their affiliates, has ever been associated with a blank check company it may not be possible to evaluate their ability to consummate a business combination using a blank check company as the acquisition vehicle.business.
 
While it is the case that certain ofRonald F. Valenta, a director and our officers and directors are associated with entities that seek to acquire businesses, none of our officers or directors, or any of their affiliates, has ever been associated with a blank check company. Accordingly, it may not be possible to adequately evaluate their ability to successfully consummate a business combination using a blank check company as the acquisition vehicle.
Some of our officers and directors may have conflicts of interest in determining whether a particular business opportunity should be presented because they are currently associated with entities other than blank check companies that seek to acquire businesses.
Some of our officers and directors are currently associated with entities other than blank check companies that seek to acquire businesses. Accordingly, to the extent that a particular business opportunity is in a business related to the business of another entity with which our officers and directors are associated, they may have conflicts of interest in determining to which entity a particular business opportunity should be presented. We cannot assure you that these conflicts will be resolved in our favor.
Mr. ValentaChief Executive Officer, is also affiliated with two companies in the specialty finance industry. He is a director of Mobile Services Group, Inc., a portable storage company he founded in 1988, and the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Mobile Office Acquisition Corporation, the parent company of PacVan, Inc., a U.S. office modular and portable storage company.
Our directors and certain of our officers own shares of our common stock, warrants and options that will become worthless if we do not consummate a business combination within the requisite time periods; therefore, they may have a conflict of interest in determining whether a particular target business is appropriate for a business combination.
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Our directors and certainWhile part of our officers own shares of our common stockbusiness strategy is to acquire additional businesses, there is no assurance that were issued prior to the initial public offering. These persons have waived their right to receive distributions from the trust account with respect to those shares if we are unable to consummate a business Combination. Additionally, our executive officers hold options or warrants to purchase an aggregate 1,702,833 shares of our common stock. These shares, options and warrants will be worthless if we do not consummate a business combination and liquidate. The personal and financial interests of our directors and officers may influence their motivation in timely identifying and selecting a target business and completing a business combination, including the Royal Wolf acquisition. Consequently, our directors’ and officers’ discretion in identifying and selecting a suitable target business may result in a conflict of interest when determining whether the terms, conditions and timing of a particular business combination are appropriate and in our stockholders’ best interest.
Initially, we expect to complete only one business combination, which will cause us to be solely dependent on a single business and a limited number of products or services unless and until we make additional business combinations.
We expect to complete initially only one business combination. Our proposed acquisition of Royal Wolf is a single business combination. If we do not complete the acquisition of Royal Wolf, we could seek to consummate another business combination with more than one entity, but we believe this would be unlikely given the difficulties and expenses incurred in connection with the subsequent assimilation of the operations and services or products of the acquired companies into a single operating business. If we initially complete only the acquisition of a single entity, our prospects for our success may be:
·solely dependent upon the performance of a single business; or
·dependent upon the development or market acceptance of a single or limited number of products, processes or services.
The ability of our public stockholders to exercise their conversion rights may not allow us to effectuate the most desirable business combination or optimize our capital structure.
When we seek stockholder approval of any business combination, each public stockholder will have the right to convert such stockholder’s shares of common stock to cash in an amount equal to a pro rate portion of trust account if the public stockholder votes against the business combination and the business combination is approved and completed. Accordingly, if our business combination requires us to use substantially all of our cash to pay the purchase price, because we will not know how many public stockholders may exercise such conversion rights, we may either need to reserve part of the trust account for possible payment upon such conversion, or we may need to arrange third party financing to help fund our business combination in case a larger percentage of stockholders exercise their conversion rights than we expect. Therefore, we may not be able to consummate a business combination other than the Royal Wolf acquisition that requires us to use all of the funds held in the trust account as part of the purchase price, or we may end up having a leverage ratio that is not optimal for our business combination. This may limit our ability to effectuate the most attractive business combination available to us.
If we do not complete the acquisition of Royal Wolf and if necessary or desirable in connection with a particular business combination, we may stipulateidentify businesses that we will not proceedcan acquire upon terms we believe acceptable, or if public stockholders holding a lesser percentage than 20% of the shares issued in the initial public offering exercise their conversion rights, which may limit our ability to consummate a business combination within the required time period.such acquisitions require additional financing, that we could obtain such additional financing.
 
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UnderPart of our certificate of incorporation, we may consummate a business combination only if public stockholders owning less than 20% of the shares issued in our initial public offering vote against the business combination and exercise their conversion rights. Because of cash requirementsstrategy is to consummate a particular business combination or for other reasons, when seeking stockholder approval of the business combination, we may stipulateacquire additional businesses. We can give no assurance you that we will not proceed if public stockholders holding a lesser percentage than 20% of the shares issued in the initial public offering exercise their conversion rights. This may limit our ability to consummate the business combination and could result in our liquidation if we do not complete a business combination within the required time period. We do not intend to stipulate to a lesser percentage in connection with the Royal Wolf acquisition.
Because of our limited resources and the significant competition for business combination opportunities, we may not be able to consummate another attractive business combination if the Royal Wolf acquisition is not consummated.
If we do not complete the Royal Wolf acquisition, we expect to encounter intense competition from other entities with similar business objectives, including private equity funds and operatingidentify any additional businesses competing for business combinations. Many of these entities are well established and have extensive experience in identifying and effecting business combinations directly or through affiliates. Many of these competitors possess greater technical, human and other resources and our financial resources will be relatively limited in comparison. While we believe that there are numerous potential target businesses with which we could effect a business combination, our ability to compete in acquiring certain sizable target businesses will be limited by our available financial resources. This inherent competitive limitation gives others an advantage in pursuing the acquisition of certain target businesses.
Furthermore, the obligation we have to seek stockholder approval of a business combination may delay the consummation of a transaction. Additionally, our outstanding warrants and the future dilution they potentially represent may not be viewed favorably by certain target businesses. Any of these obligations may place us at a competitive disadvantage in successfully negotiating a business combination.
If we do not complete the Royal Wolf acquisition and have to seek another initial business combination, we may be unable to obtain additional financing, if required, to complete such other initial business combination; which could compel us to restructure or abandon a particular business combination.

If we do not complete the Royal Wolf acquisition and have to seek another initial business combination, we cannot ascertain the capital requirements for other intitial business combination future transaction. If the net proceeds of our initial public offering prove to be insufficient, either because of the size of the business combination, the costs of identifying, investigating and negotiating a business combination with a target business or the obligation to convert into cash a significant number of shares from dissenting stockholders, we will be requiredable to seekacquire on terms and conditions that we deem acceptable. Further, we may need additional financing.financing to make some or all of these possible acquisitions. We cannot assure youcan give no assurance that we will be able to obtain such financing or that such financing will be available on terms and conditions acceptable terms, if at all. To the extent that additional financing proves to be unavailable when needed to consummate a particular business combination, we would be compelled to either restructure the transaction or abandon that particular business combination and seek an alternative target business candidate. In addition, it is possible that we could use a portion of the funds not in the trust account or available under the limited recourse line of credit to make a deposit, down payment or fund a “no-shop” provision with respect to a proposed business combination. In the event that we were ultimately required to forfeit such funds (whether as a result of our breach of the agreement relating to such payment or otherwise), we may not have a sufficient amount of working capital available outside of the trust account or under the limited recourse line of credit to conduct due diligence and pay other expenses related to finding a suitable business combination without securing additional financing. In such a case, if we were ultimately required to forfeit such funds and were unable to secure additional, we would most likely fail to consummate a business combination in the allotted time and would be forced to liquidate. In addition, if we consummate a business combination, we may require additional financing to fund the operations or growth of the target business. The failure to secure additional financing may impact the continued development or growth of the target business. None of our officers or directors is required to provide any financing to us in connection with or after a business combination.us.
 
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We haveAt September 30, 2007, we had outstanding options and warrants to purchase 10,933,33311,433,333 shares of common stock. The potential for the issuance of substantial numbers of additional shares of common stock upon exercise of these warrants and option could make us a less attractive acquisition vehicle in the eyes of a target business. Such securities, when exercised, will increase the number of issued and outstanding shares of our common stock and reduce the value of the shares issued to complete a future business combination. Additionally, the sale, or even the possibility of sale, of the shares underlying the warrants and options could have an adverse effect on the market price for our securities or on our ability to obtain future financing.
 
The exercise by our officers and directors of their registration rights after a business combination may have an adverse effect on the market price of our common stock and may make it more difficult to effectuate a business combination if we not complete the acquisition of Royal Wolf.
Our officers and directors are entitled to make a demand that we register the resale of their shares of common stock (including shares of common stock they may acquire upon exercise of the warrants issued in the private placement) at any time commencing three months prior to the date on which their shares are released from escrow. The shares will be released from escrow on the earlier of one year from the completion of a business combination or upon the completion of a transaction that occurs subsequent to the consummation of the initial business combination that results in all of our stockholders having the right to exchange their shares of common stock for cash, securities or other property. If our officers and directors exercise their registration rights with respect to all of their shares of common stock and the shares they may acquire upon exercise of the warrants, then there will be an additional 2,458,333 shares of common stock eligible for trading in the public market. The presence of these additional shares of common stock trading in the public market may have an adverse effect on the market price of our common stock. In addition, if we do not complete the acquisition of Royal Wolf, the existence of these rights may make it more difficult to effectuate a business combination or increase the cost of acquiring another target business, as the stockholders of the target business may be discouraged from entering into a business combination or will request a higher price for their securities because of the potential effect the exercise of such rights may have on the trading market for our common stock.
The American Stock Exchange may delist our securities from quotation on its exchange, which could limit investors’ ability to make transactions in our securities and subject us to additional trading restrictions.
We cannot assure that our securities will continue to be listed on the American Stock Exchange (“AMEX”) in the future prior to a business combination. Additionally, in connection with our business combination, it is likely that the AMEX may require us to file a new initial listing application and meet its initial listing requirements as opposed to its more lenient continued listing requirements. We cannot assure you that we will be able to meet those initial listing requirements at that time.
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If the AMEX delists our securities from trading on its exchange, we could face significant material adverse consequences including:
·a limited availability of market quotations for our securities;
·a determination that our common stock is a “penny stock,” which will require brokers trading in our common stock to adhere to more stringent rules and possibly resulting in a reduced level of trading activity in the secondary trading market for our common stock;
·a limited amount of news and analyst coverage for our company; and
·a decreased ability to issue additional securities or obtain additional financing in the future.
If we are deemed to be an investment company, we may be required to institute compliance requirements and our activities may be restricted, which may make it more difficult for us to complete a business combination.
If we are deemed to be an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, we may be subject to certain restrictions that may make it more difficult for us to complete a Business Combination, including:
·restrictions on the nature of our investments; and
·restrictions on the issuance of securities.
In addition, we may have imposed upon us certain burdensome requirements, including:
·registration as an investment company;
·adoption of a specific form of corporate structure; and
·reporting, record keeping, voting, proxy, compliance policies and procedures and disclosure requirements and other rules and regulations.
We do not believe that our anticipated principal activities will subject us to the Investment Company Act of 1940. To this end, the proceeds held in trust may be invested by the trustee only in United States “government securities” within the meaning of Section 2(a)(16) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 having a maturity of 180 days or less, or in money market funds meeting certain conditions under Rule 2a-7 promulgated under the Investment Company Act of 1940. By restricting the investment of the proceeds to these instruments, we intend to meet the requirements for the exemption provided in Rule 3a-1 promulgated under the Investment Company Act of 1940. If we were deemed to be subject to that act, compliance with these additional regulatory burdens would require additional expense for which we have not allotted.
 
Inapplicable.
 
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We maintain our executive offices at 260 South Los Robles Avenue, Suite 217, Pasadena, CA 91101. These offices are provided to us by an affiliate of Ronald F. Valenta, a director and our chief executive officer. Until the completion of a Business Combination, thisValenta. This affiliate of Mr. Valenta has agreed to make suchmade this space available tothough the Companycompletion of the acquisition of Royal Wolf free of a rental charge. We now rent this space on a month-to-month basis for $1,148 per month and consider ourthe current office space adequate for our current operations.
 
 
None.
 
 
No matters were submitted to a voteOn June 14, 2007, we held our Annual Meeting of our shareholders duringStockholders. The following are the quarter ended December 31, 2006.results of the proposals:

a)Election of directors:
 
Nominee
 
 
For
 
 
Withheld
 
David M. Connell  
8,776,419
  
323,945
 
Manuel Marrero  
8,776,419
  
323,945
 
(b)Approval of 2006 Stock Option Plan:
For
5,598,970
Against
707,933
Abstain
241,125
Not Voted
2,552,336
(c)Ratification of the selection of Grobstein, Horwath & Company LLP as independent auditors:
For
8,831,021
Against
265,643
Abstain
3,700
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PART II
 
Market Prices
 
Our units, common stock and warrants are listed on the American Stock Exchange under the symbols “GFN.U,” “GFN” and “GFN.WS,” respectively. The following table sets forth for the periods indicated the range of high and low sales prices for the units, common stock and warrants for the periods indicated since the units commenced public trading on April 10, 2006, and for the common stock and warrants, since the common stock and warrants commenced public trading separately on June 13, 2006:
 
  
Units
 
Common Stock
 
Warrants
 
  
High
 
Low
 
High
 
Low
 
High
 
Low
 
2006:
             
Fourth Quarter $8.60 $7.81 $7.70 $7.25 $1.15 $0.62 
Third Quarter $8.45 $7.75 $7.36 $7.22 $0.85 $0.63 
Second Quarter $8.06 $7.75 $7.35 $7.24 $0.80 $0.63 
 


 
We have not provided a line graph comparing yearly percentage change in our shareholder return on common stock against various indices or peer group because we have been a reporting company for less than one year and we arewere a blank check company without an operating business.
 
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The following table sets forth selected historical financial information derived from our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Report for the period from October 14, 2005 (inception) to December 31, 2006,2005, for the year ended December 31, 2006, for the six months ended June 30, 2007, for the period from October 14, 2005 (inception) to June 30, 2007 and as of December 31, 2006 and 2005.June 30, 2007. The following data has been restated from previously issued financial information for the for the retrospective application of the capitalization of the costs incurred relating to the acquisition of Royal Wolf and should be read in conjunction with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and our consolidated financial statements including the notes thereto, included elsewhere in this AnnualTransition Report on Form 10-K.
 
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October 14, 2006 (inception) to December 31, 2005
 
 Year Ended December 31, 2006
 
 October 14, 2005 (inception) to December 31, 2006
 
          
General and administrative expenses $4,000 $1,171,000 $1,175,000 
Operating (loss)  (4,000) (1,171,000) (1,175,000)
Other income:          
Interest (expense)    (21,000) (21,000)
Interest income    1,889,000  1,889,000 
Net income (loss) $(4,000)$457,000 $453,000 
Net income (loss) per share:          
Basic $(0.00)$0.06    
Diluted  (0.00) 0.05    
           
Weighted average shares outstanding:          
Basic  1,875,000  8,151,000    
Diluted  1,875,000  9,637,000    
           
  
October 14, 2006 (inception) to December 31,
2005
 
Year Ended December 31, 2006
 
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2007
 
October 14, 2005 (inception) to June 30, 2007
 
              
General and administrative expenses $3,509 $387,815 $795,989 $1,187,313 
Operating loss  (3,509) (387,815) (795,989) (1,187,313)
Other income:         
Interest income  --  1,888,503  1,312,169  3,200,672 
Interest expense  --  (20,498) (72,398) (92,896)
Other, net  --  --  (7,469) (7,469)
Net income (loss) $(3,509)$891,090 $261,513 $1,149,094 
Net income (loss) per share:         
Basic $(0.00)$0.11 0.02   
Diluted (0.00)$0.09 $0.02   
          
Weighted average shares outstanding:         
Basic  1,875,000  8,151,369  10,500,000   
Diluted $1,875,000 $9,636,545 $12,704,299   

Balance Sheet Information:
 
 
December 31 ,
2005
 
December 31,
2006
  
December 31,
2006
 
June 30,
2007
 
          
Cash $175,000 $38,000  $37,713 $59,427 
Cash equivalents held in trust - restricted    68,055,000   68,055,252  68,217,585 
Deferred acquisition costs  783,663  1,547,742 
Total assets  380,000  69,128,000   69,713,171  71,078,142 
Deferred underwriting fees    1,380,000   1,380,000  1,380,000 
Total liabilities  133,000  3,797,000   3,947,907  4,812,265 
Common stock subject to possible conversion    13,168,000   13,168,200  13,338,500 
Stockholders’ equity  246,000  52,163,000  $52,597,064 $52,927,377 
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Quarterly Results of Operations
 
The following table sets forth unaudited operating data for each of the quarters ofin the year ended December 31, 2006.2006 and the six months ended June 30, 2007. This quarterly information has been restated from previously issued financial information for the retrospective application of the capitalization of the costs incurred relating to the acquisition of Royal Wolf and has been prepared on the same basis as theour annual consolidated financial statements of the Company and, in the opinion of management, reflects all significant adjustments (consisting primarily of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of results of operations for the periods presented.
 
  
First Quarter
 
Second Quarter
 
Third Quarter
 
Fourth Quarter
 
          
Net income (loss) $(8,000)$303,000 $(3,000)$165,000 
Basic income (loss) per share  (—) 0.03  (—) 0.02 
Diluted income (loss) per share  (—) 0.03  (—) 0.01 
 Year Ended December 31, 2006
 
First Quarter
 
Second Quarter
 
Third Quarter
 
Fourth Quarter
 
          
Net income (loss), as previously reported $(8,014)$302,406 $(2,603)$165,211 
Effect of accounting change, net of tax  --  3,763  265,772  164,555 
Net income (loss), as restated $(8,014)$306,169 $263,169 $329,766 
Income (loss) per share, as previously reported            
Basic $(0.00)0.03 $-- $0.03 
Diluted $(0.00)$0.03 $-- $0.02 
Income (loss) per share, as restated             
Basic $(0.00)$0.03 $0.03 $0.03 
Diluted $(0.00)$0.03 $0.02 $0.03 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2007
 
First Quarter
 
Second Quarter
 
      
Net income (loss), as previously reported $(180,584)$(34,898)
Effect of accounting change, net of tax  298,703  178,292 
Net income (loss), as restated $118,119 $143,394 
Income (loss) per share, as previously reported       
Basic $(0.02)$(0.00)
Diluted $(0.02)$
(0.00
)
Income (loss) per share, as restated      
Basic $0.01 $0.01 
Diluted $0.01 $0.01 

Item 7.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations together with “Selected Consolidated Financial Data” and our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto that appear elsewhere in this AnnualTransitional Report on Form 10-K. This discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including, but not limited to, those presented under “Risks related to our business” included in Item 1A and elsewhere in this AnnualTransitional Report on Form 10-K.
 
Overview
 
We were formed onin October 14, 2005 for the purpose of effectingin order to serve as a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition or other similarvehicle to effect a business combination with one or more operating businesses. As of June 30, 2007, we had not completed any business combination.
In April 2006, we completed our initial public offering (“IPO”) of 8,625,000 units. Each unit consists of one share of our common stock and one warrant entitling the holder to purchase one share of our common stock at a price of $6.00. The public offering price of each unit was $8.00, and we generated gross proceeds of $69,000,000 in the IPO. Of the gross proceeds: (i) we deposited $65,000,000 into a trust account (the “Trust Account”), which amount included $1,380,000 of deferred underwriting fees; (ii) the underwriters received $3,450,000 as underwriting fees (excluding the deferred underwriting fees); and (iii) we retained $550,000 for offering expenses. In addition, we deposited into the Trust Account $700,000 that we received from the issuance and sale of 583,333 warrants to Ronald F. Valenta, a director and our Chief Executive Officer, and John O. Johnson, our Chief Operating Officer, prior to completion of the IPO. Stockholders holding the shares issued in connection with the IPO are referred to as “Public Stockholders.”
In September 2007, we changed our fiscal year to June 30 from December 31.
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Subsequent Event
On September 13, 2007, we completed the acquisition of Royal Wolf through the acquisition of all of the outstanding shares of RWA. Based upon the actual exchange rate of one U.S. dollar to $0.8407 Australian dollar realized in connection with payments made upon completion of the acquisition, the purchase price for the RWA shares was $64.3 million, including deposits of $1,005,000 previously paid by us in connection with the acquisition. We paid the purchase price, less the deposits, by a combination of cash in the amount of $44.7 million plus the issuance to Bison Capital Australia, L.P. (“Bison Capital”), one of the sellers, of shares of common stock of GFN U.S., constituting 13.8% of the outstanding capital stock of GFN U.S. following the issuance. As a result of this structure, we own 86.2% of the outstanding capital stock of GFN U.S. and Bison Capital owns 13.8% of the outstanding capital stock of GFN U.S, which owns through its indirect subsidiary GFN Finance all of the outstanding capital stock of Royal Wolf.
The funds in the Trust Account were distributed at the closing of the acquisition of Royal Wolf. We received approximately $60.8 million, of which we used $44.7 million to pay the purchase price for the RWA shares. Approximately $6.4 million ($7.93482 per share) of the funds in the Trust Account was paid to Public Stockholders holding 809,901 shares who voted against the acquisition and, in accordance with our certificate of incorporation, elected to receive cash in exchange for their shares, which have been cancelled. The remaining $1.3 million was paid the underwriters as deferred underwriting fees.
 
On April 10, 2006, we completed our initial public offering (the “IPO”)IPO of 7,500,000 Units,units, and on April 13, 2006, we completed the closing of an additional 1,125,000 Unitsunits that were subject to the underwriter’s over-allotment option. Each Unit consists of one share of our common stock and one warrant entitling the holder to purchase one share of our common stock at a price of $6.00. The public offering price of each unit was $8.00, and we generated gross proceeds of $69,000,000 in the IPO (including proceeds from the exercise of the over-allotment option). Of the gross proceeds: (i) we deposited $65,000,000 into a trust account (the “Trust Account”)the Trust Account at JP Morgan Chase NY Bank, maintained by Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company as trustee, which included $1,380,000 of deferred underwriting fees; (ii) the underwriters received $3,450,000 as underwriting fees (excluding the deferred underwriting fees); and (iii) we retained $550,000 for offering expenses. In addition, we deposited into the Trust Account $700,000 that we received from the issuance and sale of 583,333 warrants to two executive officers.
The funds in the Trust Account will be distributed to us (subject to stockholder claims described below) upon consummation of a business combination with one or more operating businesses (the “Business Combination”) whose collective market value is at least 80% of our net assets at the time of the acquisition. We may use the funds in the Trust Account to complete the Business Combination or for such purposes as we determine following the Business Combination. If we do not consummate a Business Combination by October 5, 2007 (or April 5, 2008 if certain extension criteria have been satisfied), the funds in the Trust Account will be distributed to the stockholders then holding the shares issued in the IPO (the “Public Stockholders”), including any earned interest (net of taxes on such interest). Pending distribution to us or the Public Stockholders, the funds in the Trust Account may be invested in government securities and certain money market funds.
We have agreed to submit the Business Combination for approval of our stockholders even if the nature of the transaction would not require stockholder approval under applicable state law. We will not consummate the Business Combination unless it is approved by a majority of the Public Stockholders and Public Stockholders owning less than 20% of the shares issued in the IPO vote against the Business Combination and exercise the conversion rights described below. Our stockholders prior to the consummation of the IPO (the “Pre-IPO Stockholders”) have agreed to vote their shares of common stock owned prior to the IPO in accordance with the vote of the majority in interest of the Public Stockholders. These voting provisions will not be applicable after the consummation of the first Business Combination.
With respect to a Business Combination that is approved and consummated, any Public Stockholder who voted against the Business Combination may demand that we convert his or her shares into cash. The per share conversion price will equal the amount in the Trust Account, calculated as of two business days prior to the consummation of the proposed Business Combination, divided by the number of shares of common stock held by Public Stockholders at the consummation of the IPO. Accordingly, a Business Combination may be consummated with Public Stockholders holding 19.99% of the aggregate number of shares owned by all Public Stockholders converting such shares into cash from the Trust Account. Such Public Stockholders are entitled to receive their per-share interest in the Trust Account computed without regard to the shares held by other stockholders.
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Our Certificate of Incorporation provides for our mandatory liquidation if we do not consummate a Business Combination within the dates set forth above.
The proceeds held in the Trust Account (other than the contingent underwriting discount) may be used as consideration to pay the sellers of a target business with which we complete a business combination. To the extent that our capital stock is used in whole or in part as consideration to effect a business combination, the proceeds held in the Trust Account (other than the contingent underwriting discount) will be used to finance the operations of the target business. We may also use the proceeds held in the Trust Account (other than the contingent underwriting discount) to pay a finder’s fee to any unaffiliated party that provides information regarding prospective targets to us.
We have an unsecured limited recourse revolving line of credit from Ronald F. Valenta, a director and chief executive officer, pursuant to which we may from time to time borrow up to $2,000,000 outstanding at one time. The line of credit terminates upon the earliest to occur of: (i) the completion of the Business Combination, (ii) our liquidation,Chief Executive Officer, and (iii)John O. Johnson, our Chief Operating Officer, on April 5, 2008, except that advances may be made after April 5, 2008 solely to pay reasonable costs and expenses in connection with our liquidation. The line of credit bears interest at 8% per annum and will not be payable from the funds in the Trust Account, which funds will be distributed to the Public Stockholders if we do not consummate the initial Business Combination within the required time periods. As of December 31, 2006, $1,280,000 was outstanding under the line of credit.7, 2006.
 
Royal Wolf Acquisition
On September 12, 2006, we entered into a Share Sale Deed (the “Acquisition Agreement”) with the shareholders (the “Sellers”) of RWA Holdings Pty Limited, an Australian company (“RWA” and collectively, with its subsidiaries, “Royal Wolf”), pursuant to which we agreed to purchase all of the outstanding shares of capital stock of RWA (the “Acquisition”). Royal Wolf leases and sells portable storage containers, portable container buildings and freight containers in Australia; and operates customer service centers in every state in Australia.
The aggregate consideration for the Acquisition is $91.4 million, subject to certain adjustments relating to Royal Wolf’s levels of working capital, net tangible assets and container rental equipment at the closing, outstanding obligations under a certain container lease program at the closing, and cost and expenses of any acquisitions completed by Royal Wolf prior to the closing. The aggregate consideration will increase by $592,000 if our definitive proxy statement in connection with the acquisition has not been cleared by the SEC by February 26, 2007. Through January 31, 2007, we have paid the Sellers’ deposits totaling $1,004,800. If the closing occurs, the deposits will be applied to reduce the cash portion of the consideration payable by us at the closing. If the closing does not occur, the deposits are refundable to us only in certain limited circumstances.
The financial terms and provisions of the Acquisition Agreement are denominated in Australian dollars. For convenience, these Australian dollar amounts have been converted into U.S. dollars using the December 31, 2006 exchange rate. On that date, one Australian dollar was equivalent to 0.7893 U.S. dollars. The currency exchange rate in effect as of the completion of the Acquisition or at any future date may differ; therefore the amounts stated above may change.
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The Acquisition is subject to the approval of our stockholders and certain other conditions, including that holders of 20% or more of our common stock issued in the IPO do not vote against the Acquisition and demand that their shares of common stock be converted to cash.
The Acquisition Agreement may be terminated under certain circumstances, including by the Sellers if the SEC has not cleared the definitive proxy statement by February 26, 2007; and by any party after March 26, 2007 if any of the other conditions to the closing of the Acquisition has not been satisfied and the terminating party had used reasonable efforts to satisfy the conditions.
Critical Accounting Estimates
 
Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. On an ongoing basis, we re-evaluate all of our estimates. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may materially differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions as additional information becomes available in future periods.
 
Management has discussed the development and selection of critical accounting estimates with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and the Audit Committee has reviewed our disclosure relating to critical accounting estimates in this AnnualTransitional Report. We believe the following are the more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements.
 
For the issuances of stock options, we follow the fair value provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) SFAS No. 123R, Share-Based Payment. SFAS No. 123R requires recognition of employee share-based compensation expense in the statements of income over the vesting period based on the fair value of the stock option at the grant date. The pricing model we use for determining fair values of the purchase option and the embedded derivative is the Black Scholes Pricing Model. Valuations derived from this model are subject to ongoing internal and external verification and review. The model uses market-sourced inputs such as interest rates, market prices and volatilities. Selection of these inputs involves management’s judgment and may impact net income. In particular, the Company uses volatility rates based upon a sample of comparable companies in Royal Wolf’s industry and a risk-free interest rate, which is the rate on U. S. Treasury instruments, for a security with a maturity that approximates the estimated remaining contractual life of the derivative.
 
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Results of Operations, Financial Condition and Liquidity
 
Our operating expenses totaled $1,171,000$3,509, $387,815, $795,989 and $1,175,000 respectively,$1,187,313 for the period from October 14, 2005 (inception) to December 31, 2005, for the year ended December 31, 2006, for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and for the period from inceptionOctober 14, 2005 (inception) to December 31, 2006. OperatingJune 30, 2007, respectively. These expenses for the year ended December 31, 2006 and for the period from inception to December 31, 2006 included costs of $784,000 related to the proposed acquisition of Royal Wolf, with the remaining operating expenses comprisedconsisted primarily of accounting, legal and other professional services (including investor relations fees), liability insurance, Delaware franchise taxes, payroll (including stock-based compensation) and payroll. These costs are chargedgeneral office expenses. Operating expenses have increased both on an absolute and relative basis since our formation in October 2005 due primarily to expense as incurred since we will be treated as the “acquired” company for financial reporting purposes.hiring of a Chief Financial Officer in September 2006, the engaging of an investor relations firm in October 2006 and the increasing requirements of corporate governance and public reporting. We also incurred over $594,000 of offering costs in connection with the IPO, all of which hashave been applied against paid-in capital.capital; and have capitalized costs incurred relating primarily to the acquisition of Royal Wolf of $783,683, $761,395 and $1,545,058 for the year ended December 31, 2006, for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and for the period from October 14, 2005 (inception) to June 30, 2007, respectively.
 
We had net interest income earned primarily on the marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $1,889,000$1,888,503, $1,312,169 and $3,200,672 for the year ended December 31, 2006, for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and for the period from inception (OctoberOctober 14, 2005)2005 (inception) to December 31, 2006.June 30, 2007, respectively. Interest income excludes earnings on funds held in the Trust Account associated with common stock subject to possible conversion, and, except for amounts equal tonet of any taxes payable by us relating to such interest earned, will not be released from the Trust Account until the earlier of the completion of a business combination or the expiration of the time period during which we may complete a business combination.earned.
 
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Interest expense for the periods presentedyear ended December 31, 2006, for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and for the period from October 14, 2005 (inception) to June 30, 2007 of $21,000$20,498, $72,398 and $92,896, respectively, relates primarily to the borrowings onunder our limited recourse revolving line of credit.
 
We have provided for an annual effective income tax rate of slightly over 34% on aapproximately 40% for the year ended December 31, 2006, for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and inception to-date basisfor the period from October 14, 2005 (inception) to June 30, 2007 primarily because of state income taxes and the nondeductible portion of travel and entertainment expenses. Interest earned on the funds deposited in the Trust Account is exempt from state and local income taxes.
 
We had not commenced any operations as of December 31, 2006, but had entered into an Acquisition Agreement with the Sellers of Royal Wolf. Completion of the Acquisition would fulfill the conditions of a Business Combination required to release the funds held in the Trust Account to us. If this Business Combination is not completed, we intend to immediately resume the search for another suitable Business Combination; however, there is no assurance that such a suitable business combination would be identified and consummated within the requisite time periods. In the event one is not, the Company would be required to distribute the funds held in the Trust Account to the Public Stockholders.
We believe that our existing cash resources, including cash on-hand and available borrowings under our revolving line of credit, will be sufficient to cover operating costs and expenses until the proposed Acquisition is consummated. However, if we do not complete the Acquisition, we would be required to obtain additional financing to continue its search for another suitable Business Combination and continue as a going concern.
The following is a summary of the Company’sour contractual obligations, including accrued interest, as of December 31, 2006:June 30, 2007:

  
Payment Due by Year Ending June 30,
 
Contractual
Obligations
 
Total
 
2008
 
2009-2012
 
2013
 
2014 and Thereafter
 
  
 (in thousands)
 
Limited recourse
revolving line of
credit (1)
 $2,441 $2,441 $ $ $ 
            
Total $2,441 $2,441 $ $ $ 
  
Payment Due by Year Ending December 31,
Contractual Obligations
 
Total
  
2007
  
2008-2010
  
2013
  
2014 and Thereafter
  
 (in thousands)
Limited recourse revolving line of credit(1)
 $1,301  $1,301  $  $  $
                    
Total $1,301  $1,301  $  $  $

(1)(1 TheOn September 14, 2007, subsequent to the completion of acquisition of Royal Wolf, we repaid the outstanding balance and terminated the limited recourse revolving line of credit terminates upon the earliest to occur of completion of a Business Combination, the liquidation of the Companycredit. Total principal and April 5, 2008, except that advances may be made after April 5, 2008 solely to pay reasonable costs and expenses in connection with the liquidation of any company. The limited recourse revolving line of credit bears interest at the rate of 8% per annum and has no recourse against the funds in the Trust Account.paid totaled $2,586,848. 
 
Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
 
Reference is made to Note 2 of our Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of recently issued accounting pronouncements that could potentially impact us.
 
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Market risk is the sensitivity of income to changes in interest rates, foreign exchanges, commodity prices, equity prices, and other market-driven rates or prices. We areAs of June 30, 2007 we had not presently engaged in and, if we do not consummate a suitable business combination prior to the prescribed liquidation date of the trust fund, we may not engage in any substantive commercial business. Accordingly, we arehave not and, until such time as we consummate a business combination, we will not be,been exposed to significant risks associated with foreign exchange rates, commodity prices, equity prices or other market-driven rates or prices. The net proceeds of our initial public offering held in the trust fund may beTrust Account were invested by the trustee only in United States “government securities” within the meaning of Section 2(a)(16) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 having a maturity of 180 days or less, or in money market funds meeting certain conditions under Rule 2a-7 promulgated under the Investment Company Act of 1940. Given our limited risk in our exposure to government securities and money market funds, we dodid not view the interest rate risk to be significant.
 

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Index to Financial Statements: of General Finance Corporation (Registrant):  
   
 Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm - Grobstein, Horwath & Company LLP25F-1
   
 
Independent AuditorsReport of- LaRue, Corrigan &McCormick& McCormack LLP
26F-2
   
 Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 20052006 and 2006 June 30, 200727F-3
   
 Consolidated Statements of IncomeOperations from inception to December 31, 2005, for the year ended December 31, 2006, for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and from inception through December 31, 2006to June 30, 2007 28F-4
   
 Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity from inception throughto December 31, 2005, and for the year ended December 31, 2006 and for the six months ended June 30, 200729F-5
   
 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows from inception to December 31, 2005, for the year ended December 31, 2006, for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and from inception through December 31, 2006to June 30, 2007 30F-6
   
 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 31F-7
 
Index to Financial Statements: of RWA Holdings Pty Limited (Predecessor): 
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm - Grobstein, Horwath & Company LLPP-1
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2007 and 2006P-2
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, the six months ended June 30, 2005 and the year ended December 31, 2004P-3
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the years ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, the six months ended June 30, 2005 and the year ended December 31, 2004P-4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, the six months ended June 30, 2005 and the year ended December 31, 2004P-5
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements P-6
Directors and Executive Officers
The following information is provided regarding our directors and executive officers as of October 24, 2007. No family relationship exists between any director or executive officer:
Name
Age
Position
Ronald F. Valenta48Chief Executive Officer, Secretary and Director
John O. Johnson46Chief Operating Officer
Charles E. Barrantes55Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Robert Allan43Chief Executive Officer, Royal Wolf
Lawrence Glascott73Chairman of the Board of Directors
David M. Connell63Director
Manuel Marrero49Director
James B. Roszak66Director
Ronald F. Valenta has served as a director and as our Chief Executive Officer and Secretary since our inception. He also served as Chief Financial Officer from inception through September 2006. Mr. Valenta served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Mobile Services Group, Inc., a portable storage company he founded in 1988 until 2003. In April 2000, Windward Capital Partners acquired a controlling interest in Mobile Services Group, Inc. through a recapitalization transaction. In August 2006, Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe, through another recapitalization transaction, acquired a controlling interest in Mobile Services Group, Inc. Mr. Valenta served as the non-executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Mobile Services Group, Inc. from March 2003 until August 2006, and as a director since that time. Mr. Valenta was the managing member of Portosan Company, LLC, a portable sanitation services company he founded in 1998, until 2004 when a majority of the assets of that company were sold to an affiliate of Odyssey Investment Partners, LLC. Mr. Valenta is currently Chairman of the Board of Directors for CMSI Capital Holdings, Inc., a private investment company he founded in 1991, Mobile Office Acquisition Corporation, the parent company of PacVan, Inc., a U.S. office modular and portable storage company, PV Realty LLC, a real estate company founded in 2000, and United Document Storage, LLC (formerly PortoShred LLC), a document storage and destruction company he formed in 2003. From 2003 to 2006, Mr. Valenta was also a director of the National Portable Storage Association, a not-for-profit entity dedicated to the needs of the storage industry. From 1985 to 1989, Mr. Valenta was a Senior Vice President with Public Storage, Inc., and from 1980 to 1985 Mr. Valenta was a manager with the accounting firm of Arthur Andersen & Co. in Los Angeles.
John O. Johnson has served as our Chief Operating Officer since November 2005. Mr. Johnson is a Managing Director of The Spartan Group, a boutique investment banking firm, which he co-founded in 2002. As a Managing Director of The Spartan Group, he is responsible for origination and execution of mergers and acquisition advisory work and capital raising for growth companies. Prior to founding The Spartan Group, Mr. Johnson served in multiple positions with Banc of America Securities from 1984 until 2002, culminating in his appointment as Managing Director in 1994. While at Banc of America Securities, he specialized in growth company banking coverage and leveraged buyouts and leveraged finance while ultimately becoming a Group Head. Mr. Johnson has served as an investment banker to various companies owned or operated by Mr. Valenta since 1997.
Charles E. Barrantes became our Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in September 2006. Prior to joining us, Mr. Barrantes was vice president and chief financial officer for Royce Medical Company from early 2005 to its sale in late 2005. From 1999 to early 2005, he was chief financial officer of Earl Scheib, Inc., a public company that operated over 100 retail paint and body shops. Mr. Barrantes has over 25 years of experience in accounting and finance, starting with more than a decade with Arthur Andersen & Co.
Robert Allanhas been the Chief Executive Officer of Royal Wolf since February 2006 and as such has been one of our executive officers since September 13, 2007. Mr. Allan joined Royal Wolf in April 2004 as its Executive General Manager. From 2000 until joining Royal Wolf, he served as Group General Manager of IPS Logistics Pty Ltd, a shipping and logistics company. From 1997 until 2000, Mr. Allan was employed as a Regional Director of Triton Container International, the world’s largest lessor of marine cargo containers to the international shipping industry. Mr. Allan has more than 30 years of experience in the container leasing and logistics industries.
Lawrence Glascott has been our Chairman of the Board of Directors since November 2005. Mr. Glascott has served as a director of 99¢ Only Stores since 1996 where he currently serves on its Audit, Compensation and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees. From 1991 to 1996 he was the Vice President — Finance of Waste Management International, an environmental services company. Prior thereto, Mr. Glascott was a partner at Arthur Andersen LLP and was in charge of the Los Angeles based Arthur Andersen LLP Enterprise Group practice for over 15 years.
David M. Connell has been a director since November 2005. Mr. Connell founded Cornerstone Corporate Partners, LLC, a consulting and advisory firm, in 1998. Prior to establishing Cornerstone Corporate Partners in 1998, Mr. Connell served as President and a member of the Board of Directors for Data Processing Resources Corporation, or DPRC, from 1992 to 1998. DPRC was a NASDAQ listed provider of information technology consulting services to Fortune 500 companies. Prior to his services with DPRC, from 1988 to 1993, Mr. Connell was engaged by Welsh, Carson, Anderson; Stowe, a New York private equity firm, to manage a group of portfolio companies. From 1990 to 1993, Mr. Connell served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Specialized Mortgage Service, Inc., an information technology company serving the real estate, banking, and credit rating industries. From 1988 to 1990, he served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Wold Communications, Inc., which later merged and became Keystone Communications, a leading satellite communications service provider.
Manuel Marrero has been a director since November 2005. Since January 2004, Mr. Marrero has worked as a financial and operations management consultant with several companies, principally focused in consumer products brand management. From May 2002 until January 2004, Mr. Marrero served as the Chief Financial Officer of Mossimo, Inc., a designer and licensor of apparel and related products. From 1999 to 2001, Mr. Marrero was the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Interplay Entertainment Corp., a developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment software, and the Chief Financial Officer of Precision Specialty Metals, Inc. from 1996 to 1999, a light gauge conversion mill for flat rolled stainless steel and high performance alloy. He has served on the boards of Interplay OEM, Inc., Shiney Entertainment, Inc., Seed Internet Ventures, Inc., L.A. Top Producers, LLC, Friends of Rancho San Pedro and Tree People.
James B. Roszak has been a director since November 2005. Mr. Roszak has been a director of National RV Holdings, Inc. since June 2003. Mr. Roszak was employed by the Life Insurance Division of Transamerica Corporation, a financial services organization engaged in life insurance, commercial lending, leasing and real estate services, from June 1962 through his retirement as President of such division in June 1997. Mr. Roszak also served as interim Chief Executive Officer and a director of buy.com, an Internet retailer, from February 2001 through August 2001. He is also a member of the Board of Trustees of Chapman University.
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Board and Committee Meetings
The Board of Directors held eight meetings during the six months ended June 30, 2007.Each director attended more than 75% of all meetings of the Board of Directors and board committees on which he during the six months ended June 30, 2007.
Board Committees
The Board of Directors has an Audit Committee, a Compensation Committee and a Nominating Committee.
Audit Committee. The Audit Committee consists of Messrs. Roszak, as chairman, Marrero and Glascott, each of whom we believe qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert,” as defined in the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, we will certify to the American Stock Exchange that the committee has, and will continue to have, at least one member who has past employment experience in finance or accounting, requisite professional certification in accounting, or other comparable experience or background that results in the individual's financial sophistication. Each member of the Audit Committee is an independent director under the American Stock Exchange listing standards.
The purpose of the Audit Committee is to represent and assist our board in its general oversight of our accounting and financial reporting processes, audits of the financial statements and internal control and audit functions. The Audit Committee is directly responsible for the appointment, compensation, retention, oversight and work of our independent auditor.
The Audit Committee met three times during the six months ended June 30, 2007.
Compensation Committee. The Compensation Committee consists of Messrs. Connell, as Chairman, Marrero and Roszak.
The purposes of the Compensation Committee are: (i) to determine and approve the goals, objectives and compensation structure for our executive officers; (ii) to review the performance of our executive officers; and (iii) to review the Company's management resources, succession planning and development activities.
The Compensation Committee met once during the six months ended June 30, 2007. 
Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee consists of Messrs. Marrero, as chairman, Connell and Roszak, each of whom is an independent director under the American Stock Exchange listing standards.
The purpose of the Nominating Committee is to be primarily responsible for identifying individuals qualified to serve as members of our Board of Directors and recommending to the Board the persons to be nominated by the Board as nominees for director at each annual meeting of shareholders.
The Nominating Committee met two timesduring the six months ended June 30, 2007.
The Nominating Committee seeks to achieve a balance of knowledge, experience and capability on the Board of Directors. When considering candidates for director, the Nominating Committee takes into account a number of factors, including the following (although candidates need not possess all of the following characteristics and not all factors are weighted equally):
·  Ability to attend regular and special board and committee meetings and willingness to perform the duties of a director
·  Fine moral character, good personal and business reputation
·  Industry knowledge, contacts and network of potential clients in industries served by the Company
·  Ability to be responsible, fair-minded, reliable, ethical and possess high integrity
·  Prior experience on boards of directors
·  Senior-level management experience
·  Possession of specific skills in auditing, accounting, personnel, finance, etc.
The Nominating Committee will periodically assess the appropriate size of the Board of Directors and whether any vacancies on the Board of Directors are expected due to retirement or otherwise. If vacancies are anticipated, or otherwise arise, or the size of the Board of Directors is expanded, the Nominating Committee will consider various potential candidates for director. Candidates may come to the attention of the Board of Directors through current Board of Directors members or management, stockholders or other persons. These candidates will be evaluated at regular or special meetings of the Nominating Committee, and may be considered at any point during the year.
The Nominating Committee will consider candidates for directors recommended by stockholders who follow the proper procedures in submitting the recommendation. The Board of Directors will consider candidates recommended by stockholders using the same criteria it applies to candidates recommended by directors. To be considered for election at an annual meeting, the recommendation must be submitted no later than December 31 of the year prior to the year in which the meeting will be held. The recommendation must by in writing addressed to the Corporate Secretary and must include the following: (i) statement that the writer is a stockholder and is proposing a candidate for consideration by the Nominating Committee; (ii) name and contact information for the candidate; (iii) statement of the candidate's business and educational experience; (iv) information regarding each of the factors listed above (other than the factor regarding board size and composition) sufficient to enable the Nominating Committee to evaluate the candidate; (v) statement detailing any relationship between the candidate and any competitor of the Company; (vi) detailed information about any relationship or understanding between the writer and the candidate; and (vii) statement that the candidate is willing to be considered and is willing to serve as a director if nominated and elected.
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, requires our directors, executive officers and 10% stockholders to file reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission on changes in their beneficial ownership of Common Stock and to provide us with copies of the reports. We believe that all of these persons filed all required reports on a timely basis during the six months ended June 30, 2007.
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We have a code of ethics that applies to our directors, officers and employees. We will provide without charge a copy of the code of ethics to any person who so requests by a letter addressed to the Corporate Secretary, General Finance Corporation, 260 Santa Los Robles Avenue, Suite 217, Pasadena, California 91101.
Item 11.   Executive Compensation
Compensation Discussion and Analysis
Messrs. Valenta, Johnson and Perez, our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Controller, respectively, have served in those capacities since our inception in 2005. In connection with our initial public offering, they agreed to serve without compensation until the consummation of our first business combination. Subsequently, Messrs. Valenta and Johnson have agreed to serve without compensation until at least the earlier of June 30, 2008 or until we have achieved certain financial goals after the consummation of our first business combination. 
Accordingly, Mr. Barrantes, our Chief Financial Officer, is our only employee who received compensation for his services to us during the six months ended June 30, 2007.  We compensate Mr. Barrantes pursuant to his employment agreement entered into in September 2006 in connection with his commencement of employment with us. For a description of the employment agreement, see “Employment Agreement” below.
Messrs. Valenta and Johnson negotiated Mr. Barrantes' employment agreement on our behalf, and the Board of Directors approved the employment agreement. Although our Compensation Committee was in existence in September 2006, the Board of Directors had not approved a charter for the Committee at that time and the Committee was not then performing functions.
(1)For the six months ended June 30, 2007
(2)The amounts shown are the amounts of compensation expense recognized by us relating to the grants of stock options in fiscal 2006, as described in Financial Accounting Standards No. 123R. For a discussion of valuation assumptions used in the calculation of these amounts, see Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” and Note 8, “2006 Stock Option Plan,” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Transitional Report on Form 10-K.
(3)Reimbursement of medical insurance premiums.
(4)Mr. Barrantes received a bonus for services in 2006, which was paid in September 2007.  This amount equaled 35% of the salary paid to him for 2006, which was equal to his target bonus under his employment agreement.
(1)These options vest in five equal annual installments on September 11 of each of 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011, subject to continued service with us, and have a ten-year term.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
The following table sets forth information regarding the beneficial ownership of our common stock as of October 24, 2007, by (i) each person known by us to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of our outstanding shares of common stock; (ii) each of our executive officers and directors; and (iii) all of our executive officers and directors as a group. Unless otherwise noted, we believe that each beneficial owner named in the table has sole voting and investment power with respect to the shares shown, subject to community property laws where applicable. An asterisk (*) denotes beneficial ownership of less than one percent.
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Beneficial Ownership
 
Name
 
Number of
Shares (1)
 
Percent of
Class (1)
 
Ronald F. Valenta(2)(3)  2,605,466  24.0%
      
John O. Johnson(2)(4)  665,617  6.7%
      
James B. Roszak(2)  22,500  (*)
      
Lawrence Glascott(2)  22,500  (*)
      
Manuel Marrero(2)  22,500  (*)
      
David M. Connell(2)  22,500  (*)
      
Charles E. Barrantes(2)(5)  45,000  (*)
      
Robert Allan(6)  800  (*)
      
Gilder, Gagnon, Howe & Co. LLC(7)  1,788,772  18.5%
      
Olawalu Holdings, LLC(8)  642,000  6.6%
2863 S. Western Avenue
Palos Verdes, California 90275
     
      
Ronald L. Havner, Jr.(9)
LeeAnn R. Havner
The Havner Family Trust
  671,500  6.8%
c/o Public Storage, Inc.
701 Western Avenue
Glendale, California 91201
     
      
Jonathan Gallen(10)  1,905,000  18.4%
299 Park Avenue, 17th Floor
New York, New York 10171
     
      
Neil Gagnon(11)  1,810,303  18.7%
1370 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 2400
New York, New York 10019
     
      
Jack Silver(12)  2,071,410  17.8%
SIAR Capital LLC
660 Madison Avenue
New York, New York 10021
     
      
All executive officers and directors as a group (8 persons_nine persons)(13)  3,406,883  30.4%
(1)Based on 9,690,099 shares of common stock outstanding. In accordance with the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, person is deemed to be the beneficial owner of shares that the person may acquire within the following 60 days (such as upon exercise of options or warrants or conversion of convertible securities). These shares are deemed to be outstanding for purposes of computing the percentage ownership of the person beneficially owning such shares but not for purposes of computing the percentage of any other holder.
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(2)Business address is c/o General Finance Corporation, 260 South Los Robles, Suite 217, Pasadena, California 91101.
(3)Includes: (i) 13,500 shares owned by Mr. Valenta’s wife and minor children, as to which Mr. Valenta’s shares voting and investment power with his wife; and (ii) 1,181,966 shares that may be acquired upon exercise of warrants. The shares shown exclude the shares referred to in note (8), below.
(4)Includes 309,367 shares that may be acquired upon exercise of warrants.
(5)Represents shares that may be acquired upon exercise of options.
(6)Business address is Suite 201, Level 2, 22-28 Edgeworth David Avenue, Hornsby, New South Wales, Australia 2077
(7)Information is based upon a Schedule 13G/A filed on October 10, 2007. Gilder, Gagnon, Howe & Co. LLC is a New York limited liability and broker or dealer registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The shares shown include 55,454 shares as to which Gilder, Gagnon, Howe & Co. LLC has sole voting power and 1,788,772 shares as to which it shares voting and investment power. Of these 1,788,772 shares, 1,582,235 shares are held in customer accounts under which partners or employees of Gilder, Gagnon, Howe & Co. LLC have discretionary authority to dispose or direct the disposition of the shares, 151,083 shares are held in accounts of its partners and 55,454 shares are held in its profit-sharing plan.
(8)Information is based upon a Schedule l3G filed on February 27, 2007. Olawalu Holdings, LLC (“Olawalu”), is a Hawaiian limited liability company, of which Rick Pielago is the manager. Olawalu shares voting and investment power as to all of the shares shown with Lighthouse Capital Insurance Company, a Cayman Islands exempted limited company, and the Ronald Valenta Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust No. 1, a California trust, of which Mr. Pielago is trustee. The Ronald Valenta Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust No. 1 is an irrevocable family trust established by Ronald F. Valenta in December 1999 for the benefit of his wife at the time, any future wife, and their descendants. Mr. Valenta, himself, is not a beneficiary of the Trust, and neither he nor his wife or their descendants has voting or investment power, or any other legal authority, with respect to the shares shown. Mr. Valenta disclaims beneficial ownership of our shares held by the Trust. Mr. Pielago may be deemed to be the control person of Olawalu and the Ronald Valenta Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust No. 1.
(9)Information is based upon a Schedule 13D filed on February 9, 2007. The shares shown include 7,000 shares as to which Ronald L. Havner has sole voting power and 3,000 shares as to which his wife, LeeAnn R. Havner, has sole voting power. Mr. and Mrs. Havner are Co-Trustees of The Havner Family Trust. The Trust owns 434,251 shares and warrants to purchase 227,250 shares. As Co-Trustees of the Trust, Mr. and Mrs. Havner may he deemed to beneficially own all of the shares held by the Trust.
(10)Information is based upon a Schedule 13G filed on September 14, 2007 and upon subsequent filings on Forms 3 and 4. The shares shown are held by Ahab Partners, L.P., Ahab International, Ltd., Queequeg Partners, L.P., Queequeg, Ltd. and one or more other private funds managed by Mr. Gallen. The shares shown include 650,000 shares that may be acquired upon exercise of warrants.
(11)Information is based upon a Schedule 13G/A filed on September 17, 2007. The shares shown include: (i) 244,008 shares beneficially owned by Mr. Gagnon; (ii) 39,520 shares beneficially owned by Mr. Gagnon over which he has sole voting power and shared dispositive power; (iii) 162,443 shares beneficially owned by Lois Gagnon, Mr. Gagnon’s wife, over which he has shared voting power and shared dispositive power; (iv) 3,510 shares beneficially owned by Mr. Gagnon and Mrs. Gagnon as joint tenants with rights of survivorship, over which he has shared voting power and shared dispositive power; (v) 38,888 shares held by the Lois E. and Neil E. Gagnon Foundation, of which Mr. Gagnon is a trustee and over which he has shared voting power and shared dispositive power; (vi) 60,163 shares held by the Gagnon Family Limited Partnership, of which Mr. Gagnon is a partner and over which lie has shared voting power and shared dispositive power; (vii) 51,180 shares held by the Gagnon Grandchildren Trust over which Mr. Gagnon has shared dispositive power but no voting power; (viii) 530,549 shares held by four hedge funds, of which Mr. Gagnon is either the principal executive officer of the manager or the managing member of a member of the general partner or the managing member: (ix) 1,605 shares held by the Gagnon Securities LLC Profit Sharing Plan and Trust, of which Mr. Gagnon is a trustee; (x) 4,715 shares held by the Gagnon Securities LLC Profit Sharing Plan and Trust; and (xi) 674,262 shares held for certain customers of Gagnon Securities LLC, of which Mr. Gagnon is the managing member and the principal owner and over which he has shared dispositive power but no voting power.
(12)Information is based upon a schedule 13G filed September 18, 2007 and subsequent Forms 3 and 4. The shares shown include: (i) 342,500 shares that may be acquired upon exercise of warrants held by Sherleigh Associates Inc. Defined Benefit Pension Plan, a trust of which Mr. Silver is the trustee; (ii) 1,590,110 shares that may be acquired upon exercise of warrants held by Sherleigh Associates Inc. Profit Sharing Plan, a trust of which Mr. Silver is the trustee; and (iii) 138,800 shares held by Sherleigh Associates Inc. Defined Benefit Pension Plan, a trust of which Mr. Silver is a trustee.
(13)Includes 1,536,333 shares that may be acquired upon the exercise of warrants and options.
The following table sets forth information concerning our equity compensation plans as of June 30, 2007:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Plan category
 
(a)
Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights
 
(b)
Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights
 
(c)
Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a))
 
Equity compensation plans approved by
security holders(1)
  225,000 $7.30  1,275,000 
Equity compensation plans not approved
by security holders (1)
  --  --  -- 
Total  225,000 $7.30  1,275,000 

(1)We have one equity compensation plan, the 2006 Stock Option Plan.
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Compensation of Directors
The following table provides information concerning the compensation of the directors for the six months ended June 30, 2007:


LaRue, Corrigan & McCormick, LLP (“LCM”) audited our financial statements as of October 19, 2005, as of December 31, 2005 and as of April 10, 2006 (the closing of our initial public offering). LCM's opinion of the financial statements as of October 19, 2005 and as of December 31, 2005 both contained a “going-concern” qualification due to our need to complete a successful public offering and acquire an operating business to generate revenue. LCM has removed this qualification in subsequent re-issuances of their audit opinion. LCM's opinion on the financial statements as of April 10, 2006 (after completion of our initial public offering) did not contain an adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion, and was not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope, or accounting principles.
On August 1, 2006, our Audit Committee dismissed LCM as our independent auditors and engaged Grobstein, Horwath & Company LLP (“GHC”) as our independent auditors to audit our financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2006. From October 14, 2005 and through August 1, 2006: (i) the Company had no disagreements with LCM on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure, which, if not resolved to the satisfaction of LCM, would have caused it to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreement in connection with its report; and (ii) LCM did not advise the Company of any of the events requiring reporting under Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K.
Aggregate fees billed to us by (i) LaRue, Corrigan & McCormick, LLP (“LCM”) for professional services rendered with respect to the period from inception (October 14, 2005) to December 31, 2005, (ii) LCM and Grobstein, Horwath & Company LLP (“GHC”) for professional services rendered with respect to the year ended December 31, 2006 and (3) GHC for the six months ended June 30, 2007, were as follows:
  
LCM
2005 and
2006
 
GHC
2006
 
GHC
2007
 
Audit Fees $36,033 $46,385 $45,773 
Audit-Related Fees  26,023  18,709  840 
Tax Fees  2,172  650  8,574 
All Other Fees  94,203  --  -- 

In the above table, in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission's definitions and rules, “audit fees” are fees we paid for professional services for the audit of our consolidated financial statements, including those in our Form 10-K, and reviews of our Form 10-Qs. “Audit-related fees” are fees for assurance and related services that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of our financial statements. These services include the filing of the registration statement for our initial public offering and special meeting proxy statement for our proposed initial business combination. “Tax fees” are fees for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning. “All Other Fees” for LCM are for due diligence services in connection with the acquisition of Royal Wolf.
The policy of the Audit Committee is that it must approve in advance all services (audit and non-audit) to be rendered by the Company's independent auditors. The Audit Committee approved in advance the engagement of LCM and GHC for services during the periods above, except that the Audit Committee did not approve in advance the engagement of LCM to conduct certain diligence in connection with the acquisition of Royal Wolf. LCM did not perform any audit or review services for us after commencement of such engagement.
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(1)Financial Statements
See Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
(2)Financial Statement Schedules
All supplemental schedules have been omitted since the required information is not present in amounts sufficient to require submission of the schedule, or because the required information is included in the consolidated financial statements or notes thereto.
(3)Exhibits
See Exhibit Index.
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Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
General Finance Corporation



By:  /s/ Ronald F. Valenta

Name:   Ronald F. Valenta
Title:   Chief Executive Officer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated:
Signature         
Title
Date
/s/ Ronald F. Valenta
Chief Executive Officer, Secretary and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)
November 9, 2007
Ronald F. Valenta
/s/ Charles E. Barrantes
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Accounting and Financial Officer)
November 9, 2007
Charles E. Barrantes
/s/ Lawrence GlascottChairman of the Board of DirectorsNovember 9, 2007
Lawrence Glascott
/s/ David M. ConnellDirectorNovember 9, 2007
David M. Connell
/s/ Manuel MarreroDirectorNovember 9, 2007
Manuel Marrero
/s/ James B. RoszakDirectorNovember 9, 2007
James B. Roszak
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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Description
2.1
Deed of Variation No. 3 dated March 30, 2007, which amended and restated the Share Sale Deed dated September 12, 2006, by and among General Finance Corporation, GFN Australasia Finance Pty. Limited, Bison Capital Australia LP, and the shareholders of RWA Holdings Pty Limited and certain other parties. Incorporated by reference to Annex A to Registrant’s Preliminary Proxy Statement of Schedule 14A filed April 27, 2007. 
3.1
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation filed April 4, 2006 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of Registrant’s Form S-1, File No. 333-129830).
3.2
Amended and Restated Bylaws as of April 27, 2007 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of Registrant’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2007).
4.1Form of Unit Certificate (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of Registrant’s Form S-1, File No. 333-129830).
4.2Form of Common Stock Certificate (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of Registrant’s Form S-1, File No. 333-129830).
4.3Form of Warrant Certificate (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 of Registrant’s Form S-1, File No. 333-129830).
10.1Unit Purchase Option granted to Morgan Joseph & Co. Inc. dated April 10, 2006 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2006).
10.2Warrant Agreement dated April 5, 2006 between Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company and General Finance Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2006).
10.3Investment Management Trust Agreement dated April 5, 2006 between Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company and General Finance Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2006).
10.4Stock Escrow Agreement dated April 5, 2006 between General Finance Corporation, Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company and certain stockholders (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2006).
10.5
Amended and Restated Warrant Purchase Agreements dated April 5, 2006 by and between Morgan Joseph & Co. Inc and each of Ronald F. Valenta and John O. Johnson (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2006).
Amended and Restated Letter Agreement dated March 3, 2006 among the Registrant, Morgan Joseph & Co., and each of David M. Connell, Lawrence Glascott, Manuel Marrero, James B. Roszak, John O. Johnson and Marc Perez; Amended and Restated Letter Agreement dated March 3, 2006 among the Registrant, Morgan Joseph & Co. Inc. and Ronald F. Valenta (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Registrant’s Form S-1, File No. 333-129830).
10.7
Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement dated March 3, 2006 by and between the Registrant and each of Ronald F. Valenta, John O. Johnson, Marc Perez, Lawrence Glascott, David M. Connell, Manuel Marrero and James B. Roszak (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of Registrant’s Form S-1, File No. 333-129830).
10. 8
Form of Indemnification Agreement by and between the Registrant and each of Ronald F. Valenta, John O. Johnson, Marc Perez, Lawrence Glascott, David M. Connell, Manuel Marrero, James B. Roszak and Charles E. Barrantes (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 of Registrant’s Form S-1, File No. 333-129830).
10.92006 Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Registrant’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2006).
10.10
Forms of Incentive Stock Option Agreement and Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement used under the 2006 Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of Registrant’s Form 8-K filed September 12, 2006).
10.11
Employment Agreement dated September 11, 2006 between General Finance Corporation and Charles E. Barrantes (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of Registrant’s Form 8-K filed September 12, 2006).
10.12
Fifth Amended and Restated Revolving Line of Credit Agreement, dated as of January 20, 2007, by and between General Finance Corporation and Ronald F. Valenta (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 of Registrant’s Form 8-K filed September 19, 2007).
10.13Executive Services Agreement, dated July 4, 2006, between Royal Wolf Trading Australia Pty Ltd and Robert Allan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 of Registrant’s Form 8-K filed September 19, 2007).

 
 
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10.16
Securities Purchase Agreement, dated as of September 13, 2007, among General Finance Corporation, GFN U.S. Australasia Holdings, Inc., GFN Australasia Holdings Pty Limited and Bison Capital Australia, L.P. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 of Registrant’s Form 8-K filed September 19, 2007).
10.17
Senior Secured Subordinated Promissory Note, dated September 13, 2007, of GFN Australasia Finance Pty Limited in favor of Bison Capital Australia, L.P. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 of Registrant’s Form 8-K filed September 19, 2007).
10.18
Form of Deed of Charge, dated as of September 13, 2007, between each of General Finance Corporation, GFN U.S. Australasia Holdings, Inc., GFN Australasia Holdings Pty Limited and GFN Australasia Finance Pty Limited, respectively, and Bison Capital Australia, L.P. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.18 of Registrant’s Form 8-K filed September 19, 2007).
10.19Warrants, dated September 13, 2007, of General Finance Corporation in favor of Bison Capital Australia, L.P. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 of Registrant’s Form 8-K filed September 19, 2007).
10.20
Registration Rights Agreement dated as of September 13, 2007, between General Finance Corporation and Bison Capital Australia, L.P. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 of Registrant’s Form 8-K filed September 19, 2007).
10.21
Guaranty, dated as of September 13, 2007, by General Finance Corporation, GFN U.S. Australasia Holdings, Inc. and GFN Australasia Holdings Pty Limited in favor of Bison Capital Australia, L.P. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 of Registrant’s Form 8-K filed September 19, 2007).
10.22
Shareholders Agreement dated as of September 13, 2007, among General Finance Corporation, GFN U.S. Australasia Holdings, Inc. and Bison Capital Australia, L.P. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 of Registrant’s Form 8-K filed September 19, 2007).
10.23
Royal Wolf Intercreditor Deed, dated as of September 13, 2007, among General Finance Corporation, Bison Capital Australia, L.P., Royal Wolf Trading Australia Pty Ltd, GFN Australasia Finance Pty Ltd, RWA Holdings Pty Ltd, GFN Australasia Holdings Pty Ltd, Royal Wolf Hi-Tech Pty Ltd, and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 of Registrant’s Form 8-K filed September 19, 2007).
10.24
Sublease, dated February 7, 2007, between Royal Wolf Trading Australia Pty Ltd and Tyne Container Services Pty Limited (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24 of Registrant’s Form 8-K filed September 19, 2007).
10.25
Commercial Tenancy Agreement, dated October 31, 2006, between Royal Wolf Trading Australasia Pty Ltd and Corporate Banking Services Pty Ltd (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25 of Registrant��s Form 8-K filed September 19, 2007).
10.26
Lease, dated October 1, 2006, between Royal Wolf Trading Australia Pty Ltd and GPF No. 3 Pty (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.26 of Registrant’s Form 8-K filed September 19, 2007).
10.27
Letter of Offer, dated September 10, 2007, to Royal Wolf Australia Group from Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.27 of Registrant’s Form 8-K filed September 19, 2007).
10.28
Cross Guarantee and Indemnity, dated September 13, 2007, by GFN Australasia Holdings Pty Limited, GFN Australasia Finance Pty Limited, Royal Wolf Trading Australia Pty Limited, RWA Holdings Pty Limited and Royal Wolf Hi-Tech Ltd in favor of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.28 of Registrant’s Form 8-K filed September 19, 2007).
21.1Subsidiaries of General Finance Corporation
31.1Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to SEC Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) 
31.2Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to SEC Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) 
32.1Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350
32.2Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


To the Board of Directors and Stockholders
General Finance Corporation and Subsidiaries
(A Development Stage Company)

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheetsheets of General Finance Corporation and Subsidiaries (collectively “the Company”the “Company”), a development stage company, as of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the year then ended.ended December 31, 2006, the six months ended June 30, 2007, and the period from inception (October 14, 2005) to June 30, 2007. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit.audits. We did not audit the financial statements of the Company for the period from inception (October 14, 2005) to December 31, 2005 which statements reflect a net loss of $3,509. Those statements were audited by other auditors whose report has been furnished to us, and our opinion, insofar as it relates to the operating results of the Company for the period from inception (October 14, 2005) to June 30, 2007, is based solely on the report of the other auditors.
 
We conducted our auditaudits in accordance with the standards ofestablished by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the auditaudits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our auditaudits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit providesaudits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
In our opinion, based on our audits and the report of other auditors, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of General Finance Corporation and Subsidiaries as of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, and the consolidated results of their operations and cash flows for the year then ended December 31, 2006, the six months ended June 30, 2007, and the period from inception (October 14, 2005) to June 30, 2007 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

The accompanying consolidated As indicated in Note 2 to the financial statements, have been prepared assuming thatin 2007 the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussedchanged its method of accounting for costs incurred in Note 10, the Company has not commenced operations as of December 31, 2006, but has entered into a contract to acquireconnection with a business in Australia. If this business combination is not completed, the Company intends to immediately resume the search for another suitable business combination; however, there is no assurance that such a suitable business combination would be identified and consummated within the requisite time periods. In the event a business combination is not accomplished, the Company would be required to distribute the funds held in the Trust Account to the public stockholders. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.acquisition.

/s/ Grobstein, Horwath & Company LLP

Sherman Oaks, California
February 21,November 9, 2007

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRMAUDITORS REPORT
 
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders
General Finance Corporation
(A Development Stage Company)

We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of General Finance Corporation (A Development Stage Company) (the "Company") as of December 31, 2005, and the related statements of operations, stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the period from October 14, 2005 (inception) to December 31, 2005. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.
 
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of General Finance Corporation as of December 31, 2005, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the period then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
 
/s/ LaRue, Corrigan & McCormick LLP
Woodland Hills, California
January 20, 2006
 
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GENERAL FINANCE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
 
  
December 31, 2006
 
June 30, 2007
 
Current assets: (as restated) (as restated) 
      
Cash $37,713 $59,427 
Cash equivalents held in trust account - restricted  68,055,252  68,217,585 
Prepaid expenses  19,125  111,375 
 Total current assets  68,112,090  68,388,387 
Office equipment, net  2,871  2,349 
Deferred income taxes  --  131,827 
Deferred acquisition costs  783,663  1,547,742 
Other assets  814,547  1,007,837 
 Total assets $69,713,171 $71,078,142 
        
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:  
Accounts payable $462,224 $660,366 
Accrued liabilities, including accrued interest of $20,498 in 2006 and $91,253 in 2007 on borrowings from related party  77,083  244,699 
Income taxes payable  560,800  177,200 
Deferred underwriting fees  1,380,000  1,380,000 
Borrowings from related party  1,280,000  2,350,000 
 Total current liabilities  3,760,107  4,812,265 
Deferred income taxes  187,800  -- 
Common stock subject to possible conversion,       
1,724,138 shares at conversion value
  13,168,200  13,338,500 
        
Commitments  --  -- 
        
Stockholders’ equity:       
Preferred stock, $.0001 par value: 1,000,000 shares authorized; no shares outstanding  --  -- 
Common stock, $.0001 par value: 100,000,000 shares authorized;  
10,500,000 shares outstanding (including 1,724,138 shares subject to possible conversion)  1,050  1,050 
Additional paid-in capital  51,708,433  51,777,233 
Earnings accumulated during the development stage  887,581  1,149,094 
Total stockholders’ equity  52,597,064  52,927,377 
 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $69,713,171 $71,078,142 
  
December 31,
2005
 
December 31,
2006
 
ASSETS
     
Current assets:     
Cash $175,375 $37,713 
Cash equivalents held in trust account - restricted    68,055,252 
Prepaid insurance    19,125 
 Total current assets  175,375  68,112,090 
Office equipment, net    2,871 
Deferred income taxes    198,300 
Other assets  204,181  814,547 
 Total assets $379,556 $69,127,808 
        
 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY 
       
Current liabilities:  
Accounts payable $108,116 $462,224 
Accrued liabilities, including accrued interest of $20,498 in 2006 on borrowings from related party  24,949  77,083 
Income taxes payable    597,500 
Deferred underwriting fees    1,380,000 
Borrowings from related party    1,280,000 
 Total current liabilities  133,065  3,796,807 
Common stock subject to possible conversion,  
1,724,138 shares at conversion value    13,168,200 
   
Commitments     
   
Stockholders’ equity:       
Preferred stock, $.0001 par value: 1,000,000 shares authorized; no shares outstanding     
Common stock, $.0001 par value: 100,000,000 shares authorized;  
1,875,000 shares outstanding in 2005 and 10,500,000 shares outstanding (including 1,724,138 shares subject to possible conversion) in 2006  188  1,050 
Additional paid-in capital  249,812  51,708,433 
Earnings accumulated during the development stage  (3,509) 453,318 
Total stockholders’ equity  246,491  52,162,801 
 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $379,556 $69,127,808 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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GENERAL FINANCE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 
October 14, 2005 (inception) to December 31, 2005
 
Year Ended December 31, 2006
 
October 14, 2005 (inception) to December 31, 2006
  
October 14, 2005 (inception) to
December 31, 2005
 
Year Ended
December 31, 2006
 
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2007
 
October 14, 2005 (inception) to
June 30, 2007
 
          (as restated) (as restated) (as restated) 
General and administrative expenses $3,509 $1,171,478 $1,174,987  $3,509 $387,815 $795,989 $1,187,313 
                       
Operating loss  (3,509) (1,171,478) (1,174,987)  (3,509) (387,815) (795,989) (1,187,313)
                       
Other income:          
Other:             
Interest income    1,888,503  1,888,503   --  1,888,503  1,312,169  3,200,672 
Interest expense    (20,498) (20,498)  --  (20,498) (72,398) (92,896)
Other, net  --  --  (7,469) (7,469)
                       
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes  (3,509) 696,527  693,018   
(3,509
)
 
1,480,190
  
436,313
  
1,912,994
 
                       
Provision for income taxes    239,700  239,700   --  589,100  174,800  763,900 
          
��             
Net income (loss) $(3,509)$456,827 $453,318  $(3,509)$891,090 $261,513 $1,149,094 
                       
Net income (loss) per share:                       
Basic $(0.00)$0.06     $(0.00)$0.11 $0.02    
Diluted $(0.00)$0.05     $(0.00)$0.09 $0.02    
                       
Weighted average shares outstanding                       
Basic  1,875,000  8,151,369      1,875,000  8,151,369  10,500,000    
Diluted  1,875,000  9,636,545      1,875,000  9,636,545  12,704,299    

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 

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GENERAL FINANCE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(A Development Stage Company)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
  
Common Stock
 
Additional
Paid-In
 
Earnings Accumulated During the Development
 
Total Stockholders’
 
  
Shares
 
Amount
 
Capital
 
Stage
 
Equity
 
            
Balance at October 14, 2005 (inception)  -- $-- $-- $-- $-- 
                 
Sale of common stock to initial stockholder on October 14, 2005  
1,875,000
  
188
  
249,812
  
--
  
250,000
 
                 
Net loss  
--
  
--
  
--
  (3,509) (3,509)
                 
Balance at December 31, 2005  1,875,000  188  249,812  (3,509) 246,491 
                 
Sale of warrants on April 10, 2006  --  --  700,000  --  700,000 
                 
Sale of 7,500,000 units and underwriters’ purchase option, net of underwriters’ discount and offering expenses on
April 10, 2006
  
7,500,000
  
750
  
55,254,754
  
--
  
55,255,504
 
 
Sale of 1,125,000 units for over-allotment on April 13, 2006
  
1,125,000
  
112
  
8,319,667
  
--
  
8,319,779
 
                 
Proceeds subject to possible conversion of 1,724,138 shares  --  
--
  
(12,857,800
)
 
--
  
(12,857,800
)
                 
Share-based compensation  --  --  42,000  --  42,000 
                 
Net income (as restated)
  --  --  --  891,090  891,090 
                 
Balance at December 31, 2006  10,500,000  1,050  51,708,433  887,581  52,597,064 
                 
Share-based compensation  --  --  68,800  --  68,800 
                 
Net income (as restated)  --  --  --  261,513  261,513 
                 
Balance at June 30, 2007  10,500,000 $1,050 $51,777,233 $1,149,094 $52,927,377 
  
Common Stock
 
Additional
Paid-In
 
Earnings Accumulated During the Development
 
Total Stockholders’
 
  
Shares
 
Amount
 
Capital
 
Stage
 
Equity
 
            
Balance at October 14, 2005 (inception)   $ $ $ $ 
                 
Sale of common stock to initial stockholder on
October 14, 2005
  1,875,000  188  249,812    250,000 
                 
Net loss        (3,509) (3,509)
                 
Balance at December 31, 2005  1,875,000  188  249,812  (3,509) 246,491 
                 
Sale of warrants on April 10, 2006      700,000    700,000 
                 
Sale of 7,500,000 units and underwriters’ purchase
option, net of underwriters’ discount and
offering expenses on April 10, 2006
  7,500,000  750  55,254,754    55,255,504 
                 
Sale of 1,125,000 units for over-allotment on
April 13, 2006
  
1,125,000
  
112
  
8,319,667
  
  
8,319,779
 
                 
Proceeds subject to possible conversion of
1,724,138 shares
      (12,857,800)   (12,857,800)
                 
Share-based compensation      42,000    42,000 
                 
Net income        456,827  456,827 
                 
Balance at December 31, 2006  10,500,000 $1,050 $51,708,433 $453,318 $52,162,801 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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GENERAL FINANCE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

  
October 14, 2005 (inception) to December 31, 2005
 
Year Ended
December 31, 2006
 
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2007
 
October 14, 2005 (inception) to June 30, 2007
 
Cash flows from operating activities             
Net income (loss) 
$
(3,509
)
$
891,090
 
$
261,513
 
$
1,149,094
 
Depreciation and amortization  
--
  
722
  
707
  
1,429
 
Share-based compensation expense  
--
  
42,000
  
68,800
  
110,800
 
Deferred income taxes  
--
  
187,800
  
(319,627
)
 
(131,827
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:             
Prepaid expenses  
--
  
(19,125
)
 
(92,250
)
 
(111,375
)
Other assets  
(71,116
)
 
200,493
  
--
  
(3,688
)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities  
--
  
406,242
  
365,758
  
905,065
 
Income taxes payable  
--
  
560,800
  
(383,600
)
 
177,200
 
Interest deferred for common stock
subject to possible conversion, net of
income tax effect
  
--
  
310,400
  
170,300
  
480,700
 
Net cash provided (used) by operating
activities
  
(74,625
)
 
2,580,422
  
71,601
  
2,577,398
 
              
Cash flows from investing activities:             
Deposit related to proposed acquisition  
--
  
(811,320
)
 
(193,475
)
 
(1,004,795
)
Acquisition costs  
--
  
(783,663
)
 
(764,079
)
 
(1,547,742
)
Purchases of office equipment  
--
  
(3,132
)
 
--
  
(3,132
)
Cash equivalents held in trust account  
--
  
(68,055,252
)
 
(162,333
)
 
(68,217,585
)
Net cash used by investing activities  
--
  
(69,653,367
)
 
(1,119,887
)
 
(70,773,254
)
              
Cash flows from financing activities:             
Borrowings from revolving line of credit
with related party
  
--
  
1,280,000
  
1,070,000
  
2,350,000
 
Proceeds from sale of units, net  
--
  
64,955,283
  
--
  
64,955,283
 
Proceeds from private placement  
--
  
700,000
  
--
  
700,000
 
Proceeds from sale of common stock to
initial stockholder
  
250,000
  
--
  
--
  
250,000
 
Net cash provided by financing
activities
  
250,000
  
66,935,283
  
1,070,000
  
68,255,283
 
              
Net increase (decrease) in cash  
175,375
  
(137,662
)
 
21,714
  
59,427
 
              
Cash at beginning of period  
--
  
175,375
  
37,713
  
-
 
Cash at end of period 
$
175,375
 
$
37,713
 
$
59,427
 
$
59,427
 
Non-cash financing activity:
             
Accrued deferred underwriting fees  
--
 
$
1,380,000
 
$
1,380,000
 
$
1,380,000
 
Accrued deferred offering costs 
$
133,065
  
--
  
--
  
--
 
  
  October 14, 2005 (inception) to December 31, 2005
 
  Year ended December 31, 2006
 
  October 14, 2005 (inception) to December 31, 2006
 
  Cash flows from operating activities       
  Net income (loss) $(3,509)$456,827 $453,318 
  Depreciation and amortization    722  722 
  Share-based compensation expense    42,000  42,000 
  Deferred income taxes    (198,300) (198,300)
  Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
  Prepaid expenses    (19,125) (19,125)
  Other assets  (71,116) 200,493  (3,688)
  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities    406,242  539,307 
  Income taxes payable    597,500  597,500 
Interest deferred for common stock subject to possible
conversion, net of $160,300 income tax effect
    310,400  310,400 
  Net cash provided by operating activities  (74,625) 1,796,759  1,722,134 
           
  Cash flows from investing activities:          
  Deposit related to proposed acquisition    (811,320) (811,320)
  Purchases of office equipment    (3,132) (3,132)
  Cash equivalents held in trust account    (68,055,252) (68,055,252)
  Net cash used by investing activities    (68,869,704) (68,869,704)
           
  Cash flows from financing activities:          
  Borrowings from revolving line of credit with related party    1,280,000  1,280,000 
  Proceeds from sale of units, net    64,955,283  64,955,283 
  Proceeds from private placement    700,000  700,000 
  Proceeds from sale of common stock to initial stockholder  250,000    250,000 
  Net cash provided by financing activities  250,000  66,935,283  67,185,283 
           
  Net (decrease) increase in cash  175,375  (137,662) 37,713 
           
  Cash at beginning of period    175,375   
  Cash at end of period $175,375 $37,713 $37,713 
  Non-cash financing activity:
          
  Accrued deferred underwriting fees   $1,380,000 $1,380,000 
  Accrued deferred offering costs $133,065     

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
Note 1.  Organization and Business Operations
 
General Finance Corporation (the “Company’“Company”) was incorporated in Delaware on October 14, 2005 for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition or other similar business combination with one or more operating businesses. The Company has selected December 31 as its fiscal year-end.
 
As of December 31, 2006,June 30, 2007, the Company had not yet commenced any operations and is therefore a development-stage company. All activity through December 31, 2006 pertainJune 30, 2007 pertains to the Company’sCompany's formation, its initial public offering of the securities (the “IPO”) completed in April 2006, activities to identify an operating business to acquire and negotiating and entering into an agreement to acquire an operating business. See Notes 3 and 9.
 
At a special meeting of our board of directors held on September 11, 2007, the board of directors determined to change the Company’s fiscal year to June 30 from December 31, conditioned upon the completion of the acquisition of RWA Holdings Pty Limited (“RWA”), an Australian corporation, and its subsidiaries (collectively, Royal Wolf). See Note 9. As a result, the consolidated financial statements include the presentation of the transition period for the six months ended June 30, 2007.

Note 2.  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
 
Basis of Presentation
 
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared by on the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
 
Restatement for Change in Accounting Method

The Company had been expensing the costs related to the acquisition of Royal Wolf as it had previously considered treating this business combination as a reverse acquisition, whereby the Company was to be the acquired entity. However, it has been determined that the Company should be the accounting acquirer and that the preferable accounting treatment is the purchase method of accounting in accordance with Statement of Financial Standards (“SFAS”) No. 141, Business Combinations. Under this method of accounting, Royal Wolf’s assets and liabilities will be recorded at their respective fair values as of the closing date of the acquisition (including any identifiable intangible assets). Any excess of the purchase price over the net fair values of Royal Wolf’s assets and liabilities will be recorded as goodwill. The consolidated financial statements subsequent to the closing of the acquisition will reflect these values and the results of operations of Royal Wolf will be included in the Company’s results of operations beginning upon the completion of the acquisition. As a result of this change in the accounting for the acquisition with Royal Wolf, the Company has retrospectively applied the capitalization of the costs incurred relating primarily to the acquisition of Royal Wolf to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for all the periods presented. The effect of this retrospective application from previously issued consolidated financial statements was to reduce the operating loss and increase income before provision for income taxes by $783,663, $761,395 and $1,545,058; and to increase net income by $434,263, $476,995 and $911,258 for the year ended December 31, 2006, for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and for the period from inception (October 14, 2005) to June 30, 2007, respectively.

Principles of Consolidation
 
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, GFN U.S. Australasia Holdings, Inc. (“GFN U.S.”), GFN Australasia Finance Pty.Pty Limited (“GFN Finance”) and GFN Australasia Holdings Pty.Pty Limited. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
 
Use of Estimates
 
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
Cash Equivalents
 
The Company considers highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less, when purchased, to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents held in the Trust Accounttrust account (see Note 3) are to be held to maturity, and accordingly, are stated at amortized cost, which approximates current market value. Funds held in the Trust Accounttrust account are restricted (see Note 3).restricted.
 
Deferred Underwriting Fees
 
Deferred underwriting fees of up to $1,380,000 accrued in connection with the Company’s IPO arewill be payable if and when the Company effects aits initial business combination (see Note 3)Notes 3 and 9).
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Common Stock Subject to Possible Conversion
 
Common stock subject to possible conversion amountsis convertible into cash in an amount not to exceed approximately 20% of the funds held in the trust account after subtracting deferred underwriting fees and the estimated tax liability associated with interest income earned on the funds held in trust (see Note 3)Notes 3 and 9).
 
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Derivative Financial Instruments
 
Derivative financial instruments consist of warrants issued as part of the IPO and a purchase option that was sold to the representative of the underwriters as described in Note 3. Based on Emerging Issues Task Force Issue No. 00-19, Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed to, and Potentially Settled in, a Company’sCompany's Own Stock, the issuance of the warrants and the sale of the purchase option were reported in stockholders’stockholders' equity and, accordingly, there is no impact on the Company’sCompany's financial position andor results of operations, except for the $100 in proceeds from the sale of the purchase option. Subsequent changes in the fair value will not be recognized as long as the warrants and purchase option continue to be classified as equity instruments.
 
At the date of issuance, the Company determined the purchase option had a fair market value of approximately $641,000 using the Black-Scholes pricing model.
 
Accounting for Stock Options
 
For the issuances of stock options, the Company follows the fair value provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”)SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004),Share-Based Payment (“No. 123R”). SFAS No. 123R replaces SFAS No. 123,Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation and supersedes Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25,Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees. SFAS No. 123R requires recognition of employee share-based compensation expense in the statements of income over the vesting period based on the fair value of the stock option at the grant date.
Reverse Stock Split
In March 2006, the Company effected a 3-for-4 reverse stock split of its common stock. The accompanying consolidated financial statements include adjustments to the common stock share amounts based on the reverse stock split for all periods presented.

Income Taxes
 
The Company accounts for income taxes under SFAS No. 109,Accounting for Income Taxes. Accordingly, the Company uses the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded for temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and income tax basis of assets and liabilities at the balance sheet date multiplied by the applicable tax rates. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. Income tax expense is recorded for the amount of income tax payable or refundable for the period increased or decreased by the change in deferred tax assets and liabilities during the period. As of December 31, 2006 and June 30, 2007, a deferred tax liability  of $187,800 and a deferred tax asset of $198,300 has$131,827 , respectively, have been recorded. ThisThe asset relates to certain expenses reported in these financial statements that must be capitalized and amortized for income tax reporting purposes. As of December 31, 2006,June 30, 2007, management believes it is more likely than not that this asset will be realized and that no valuation reserve is required.
 
In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Interpretation No. (“FIN”) 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an interpretation of SFAS No. 109. FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise's financial statements in accordance with SFAS 109 and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return.  FIN 48 also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition.  FIN 48 was effective January 1, 2007 for the Company and its adoption did not have a significant effect on the consolidated financial statements.
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Net Income per Common Share
 
Basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the periods. Diluted net income per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that then shared in the earnings of the Company. The potential dilutive securities the Company has outstanding are warrants and stock options (see Notes 3 and 8). The following is a reconciliation of weighted average shares outstanding used in calculating net income per share:
 
  
October 14, 2005 (inception) to
December 31, 2005
 
Year Ended
December 31, 2006
 
Basic  1,875,000  8,151,369 
Assumed conversion of warrants    1,481,590 
Assumed conversion of stock options    3,586 
   1,875,000  9,636,545 
  
October 14, 2005 (inception) to
December 31, 2005
 
Year Ended
December 31, 2006
 
 Six Months Ended
June 30, 2007
 
Basic  1,875,000  8,151,369  10,500,000 
Assumed exercise of warrants    1,481,590  2,188,003 
Assumed exercise of stock options    3,586  16,296 
Diluted  1,875,000  9,636,545  12,704,299 

Valuation of Financial Instruments
 
The carrying value of the Company’sCompany's financial instruments, which include cash and cash equivalents, accounts payable, and working capitala revolving line of credit, approximate fair value due to their current market conditions, maturity dates and other factors.
 
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS No. 155 Accounting for Certain Hybrid Financial Instruments, which permits fair value re-measurement for any hybrid financial instrument that contains an embedded derivative that otherwise would require bifurcation. Management does not believe that SFAS No. 155 will have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
 
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157,Fair Value Measurements, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS 157 is effective in fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. Management is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of this statement may have on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities - including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115., which permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. Most of the provisions of this Statement apply only to entities that elect the fair value option. However, the amendment to FASB Statement No. 115, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities, applies to all entities with available-for-sale and trading securities. SFAS 159 is effective as of the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2007. Early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of a fiscal year that begins on or before November 15, 2007, provided the entity also elects to apply the provisions of FASB Statement No. 157, Fair Value Measurements. Management does not believe that the adoption of SFAS No. 159 will have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
 
In June 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. (“FIN”) 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109. FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements in accordance with SFAS 109 and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return.  FIN 48 also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition.  FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006.
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Note 3.  Initial Public Offering
 
On April 10, 2006, the Company issued and sold 7,500,000 units (“Units”) in its IPO, and on April 13, 2006, the Company issued and sold an additional 1,125,000 Units that were subject to the underwriters’underwriters' over-allotment option. Each Unit consists of one share of common stock and one warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase from the Company one share of common stock at an exercise price of $6.00 commencing at the later of the completion of a business combination with a target business or one year from the effective date of the IPO (April 5, 2007) and expiring April 5, 2010 (“Warrants”). The Warrants will be redeemable at a price of $.01 per Warrant upon 30 days’days' notice after the Warrants become exercisable, only in the event that the last sale price of the common stock is at least $11.50 per share for any 20 trading days within a 30 trading day period ending on the third day prior to the date on which notice of redemption is given. Stockholders holding the shares issued in connection with the IPO are referred to as “Public Stockholders”.

  
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The initial public offering price of each Unit was $8.00, and the gross proceeds of the IPO were $69,000,000 (including proceeds from the exercise of the over-allotment option). Of the gross proceeds: (i) $65,000,000 was deposited into a trust account (the “Trust Account”), which amount included $1,380,000 of deferred underwriting fees; (ii) the underwriters received $3,450,000 as underwriting fees (excluding the deferred underwriting fees); and (iii) the Company retained $550,000 for offering expenses. In addition, the Company deposited into the Trust Account the $700,000 that it received from a private placement of 583,333 warrants to two executive officers (one of whom is also a director) for $1.20 per warrant immediately prior to the closing of the IPO. These warrants are identical to the Warrants issued in the IPO.
 
In connection with the IPO, two executive officers (one of whom is a director) entered into agreements with the representative of the underwriters that during the 40 trading day period commencing at least 60 days after the IPO, they willwould collectively purchase Warrants in the public market at prices not to exceed $1.20 per Warrant up to an aggregate purchase price of $700,000. These purchases have been completed.
 
In connection with the IPO, the Company sold to the representative of the underwriters for $100 an option to purchase 750,000 units for $10.00 per Unit. These units are identical to the Units issued in the IPO except that the warrants included in the units have an exercise price of $7.20. This option may be exercised on a cashless basis. This option expires April 5, 2011.
 
The funds in the Trust Account will bewere distributed toupon the Company (subject to stockholder claims described below) upon consummation of athe business combination with one or more operating businesses (the “Business Combination”) whose collective market value is at least 80% ofRoyal Wolf in September 2007(see Note 9). Prior to the Company’s net assets at the time of the acquisition. The Company may usedistribution, the funds in the Trust Account to complete the Business Combination or for such purposes as the Company determines following the Business Combination. If the Company does not consummate a Business Combination by October 5, 2007 (or April 5, 2008 if certain extension criteria have been satisfied), the funds in the Trust Account will be distributed to the stockholders then holding the shares issued in the IPO (the “Public Stockholders”). Pending distribution to the Company or the Public Stockholders, the funds in the Trust Account may bewere invested in government securities and certain money market funds.
 
The Company has agreed to submit the Business Combination for approval of its stockholders even if the nature of the transaction would not require stockholder approval under applicable state law. The Company will not consummate the Business Combination unless it is approved by a majority of the Public Stockholders and Public Stockholders owning less than 20% of the shares issued in the IPO vote against the Business Combination and exercise the conversion rights described below. The Company’s stockholders prior to the consummation of the IPO (the “Pre-IPO Stockholders”) have agreed to vote their shares of common stock owned prior to the IPO in accordance with the vote of the majority in interest of the Public Stockholders. These voting provisions will not be applicable after the consummation of the first Business Combination.
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With respect to a Business Combination that is approved and consummated, any Public Stockholder who voted against the Business Combination may demand that the Company convert his or her shares into cash. The per share conversion price will equal the amount in the Trust Account, calculated as of two business days prior to the consummation of the proposed Business Combination, divided by the number of shares of common stock held by Public Stockholders at the consummation of the IPO. Accordingly, a Business Combination may be consummated with Public Stockholders holding 19.99% of the aggregate number of shares owned by all Public Stockholders converting such shares into cash from the Trust Account. Such Public Stockholders are entitled to receive their per-share interest in the Trust Account computed without regard to the shares held by the Pre-IPO Stockholders.
The Company’s Certificate of Incorporation provides for mandatory liquidation of the Company in the event that the Company does not consummate a Business Combination within the dates set forth above.
Note 4.  Concentrations of Credit Risk
 
The Company maintains its cash in bank deposit accounts that, at times, may exceed federally insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts. The Company believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk on its cash balances. The Company did not have cash on deposit exceeding the insured limit as of December 31, 2006.2006 and June 30, 2007. Marketable securities (restricted cash equivalents) held at December 31, 2006June 30, 2007 consisted of United States Treasury Bills that matured on January 12,July 26, 2007.
 
Note 5.  Limited Recourse Revolving Line of Credit
 
The Company hashad an unsecured limited recourse revolving line of credit from Ronald F. Valenta, a director and the chief executive officer of the Company, pursuant to which the Company may from time to timecould borrow up to $2,000,000$3,000,000 outstanding at one time. The line of credit terminatesterminated upon the earliest to occur of: (i) the completion of the Business Combination, (ii) the liquidationacquisition of the Company, and (iii) April 5, 2008, except that advances may be made after April 5, 2008 solelyRoyal Wolf subsequent to pay reasonable costs and expenses in connection with the liquidation of the Company.June 30, 2007 (see Note 9).
 
The line of credit bearsbore interest at 8% per annum and will not be payable from the funds in the Trust Account, which funds will be distributed to the Public Stockholders if the Company does not consummate the initial Business Combination within the required time periods.annum. As of December 31, 2006 and June 30, 2007, $1,280,000 wasand $2,350,000, respectively, were outstanding under the line of credit.
 
Note 6.  Related Party Transactions
 
For the period from October 14, 2005 (inception) to December 31, 2005, Ronald F. Valenta paid for deferred offering costs and other assets on behalf of the Company totaling $13,688. There were no specific repayment terms and theThe amount was paid in full to Mr. Valenta in December 2005. In addition, the

The Company hashad a limited recourse revolving line of credit agreement with Mr. Valenta in the amount of $2,000,000 (see Note 5). Through June 30, 2007, interest expense of $91,253 has been accrued but not paid.
 
The Company utilizes certain administrative, technology and secretarial services from affiliates of officers; as well as certain limited office space provided by an affiliate of Mr. Valenta. Until the consummation of athe Business Combination by the Company, the affiliates havehad agreed to make such services available to the Company free of charge, as may be required by the Company from time to time; with the exception of the reimbursement of certain out-of-pocket costs incurred on behalf of the Company. Management does not believe the value of these services to bewere significant.
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Note 7.  Preferred Stock
 
The Company is authorized to issue 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock with such designations, voting and other rights and preferences as may be determined from time to time by the Board of Directors.
 
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Note 8.  2006 Stock Option Plan
 
On August 29, 2006, the Board of Directors of the Company adopted the General Finance Corporation 2006 Stock Option Plan (“2006 Plan”), which is subject to approval of stockholders.was approved by stockholders on June 14, 2007. Under the 2006 Plan, the Company may issue to directors, employees, consultants and advisers up to 1,500,000 shares of its common stock pursuant to options to be granted under the 2006 Plan. The options may be incentive stock options under Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or so-called non-qualified options that are not intended to meet incentive stock option requirements. The options may not have a term in excess of ten years, and the exercise price of any option may not be less than the fair market value of the Company’sCompany's common stock on the date of grant of the option. Unless terminated earlier, the 2006 Plan will automatically terminate June 30, 2016.
 
On September 11, 2006, the Company granted to an executive officer options to purchase 225,000 shares at an exercise price equal to the closing market price of the Company’sCompany's common stock as of that date, or $7.30, with a vesting period of five years. Stock-based compensation expense of $42,000$110,800 related to these options was recognized in the statements of income,operations through June 30, 2007; with a corresponding benefit to additional paid-in capital. As of December 31, 2006,June 30, 2007, there remains $646,200$577,400 of unrecognized compensation expense that will be charged into the statement of income on a straight-line basis over the remaining vesting period. Also, as of December 31, 2006,June 30, 2007, none of these options have vested.are exercisable.
 
A deduction is not allowed for income tax purposes with respect to non-qualified options until the stock options are exercised or with respect to incentive stock options, unless the optionee makes a disqualifying disposition of the underlying shares. The amount of any deduction will be the difference between the fair value of the Company’sCompany's common stock and the exercise price at the date of exercise. Accordingly, there is a deferred tax asset recorded for the tax effect of the financial statement expense recorded. The tax effect of the income tax deduction in excess of the financial statement expense, if any, will be recorded as an increase to additional paid-in capital.
 
The weighted-average fair value of the stock options granted was $3.06, determined by using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model using the following assumptions: A risk-free interest rate of 4.8% (10-year treasuryTreasury bill); an expected life of 7.5 years; an expected volatility of 26.5%; and no expected dividend.
 
Note 9.  Proposed Acquisition of Royal Wolf
 
On September 12, 2006,13, 2007, we completed the Company and its newly formed indirect Australian subsidiary, GFN Australasia Finance Pty. Limited, entered into a Share Sale Deed (the “Acquisition Agreement”) withacquisition of Royal Wolf through the shareholders (the “Sellers”)acquisition of RWA Holdings Pty Limited, an Australian company (“RWA” and collectively, with its subsidiaries, “Royal Wolf”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to purchase all of the outstanding shares of RWA. Based upon the actual exchange rate of one U.S. dollar to $0.8407 Australian dollar realized in connection with payments made upon completion of the acquisition, the purchase price for RWA shares was $64.3 million, including deposits of $1,005,000 previously paid by us in connection with the acquisition. We paid the purchase price, less the deposits, by a combination of cash in the amount of $44.7 million plus the issuance to Bison Capital Australia, L.P., (“Bison Capital”), one of the sellers, of shares of common stock of GFN U.S., containing 13.8% of the outstanding capital stock of GFN U.S. following the issuance. As a result of this structure, we own 86.2% of the outstanding capital stock of GFN U.S. and Bison Capital owns 13.8% of the outstanding capital stock on GFN U.S., which through its indirect subsidiary GFN Finance owns all of the outstanding capital stock of Royal Wolf.

The funds in the Trust Account were distributed at the closing of the acquisition of Royal Wolf. We received approximately $60.8 million, of which we used $44.7 million to pay the purchase price for the RWA (the “Acquisition”shares. Approximately $6.4 million ($7.93482 per share) of the funds in the Trust Account was paid to Public Stockholders holding 809,901 shares who voted against the acquisition and, in accordance with our certificate of incorporation, elected to receive cash in exchange for their shares, which have been cancelled. The remaining $1.3 million was paid our IPO underwriters as deferred underwriting fees.
On September 14, 2007, subsequent to the completion of acquisition of RWA, the Company repaid the outstanding balance and terminated the unsecured limited recourse revolving line of credit with Ronald F. Valenta. Total principal and interest paid totaled $2,586,848. 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Members
RWA Holdings Pty Limited and Subsidiaries

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of RWA Holdings Pty Limited and Subsidiaries (collectively “the Company”) as of June 30, 2007 and 2006, and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in shareholders' equity, and cash flows for the years ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, for the six months ended June 30, 2005, and for the year ended December 31, 2004. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of RWA Holdings Pty Limited and Subsidiaries as of June 30, 2007 and 2006, and the consolidated results of their operations and cash flows for the years ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, the six months ended June 30, 2005, and the year ended December 31, 2004, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
Grobstein, Horwath & Company LLP

Sherman Oaks, California
November 9, 2007

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At
 
  
June 30,
 
  
2007
 
2006
 
  (-000-) 
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents $886 $567 
Trade and other receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of
$237 and $129 at June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively
  13,322  7,451 
Inventories  5,472  5,460 
Total current assets
  19,680  13,478 
      
Lease receivables  1,364  566 
Property, plant and equipment  2,737  2,614 
Container for hire fleet  40,928  27,773 
Intangible assets  4,079  3,472 
Total non-current assets
  49,108  34,425 
        
Total assets
 $68,788 $47,903 
      
Liabilities
     
Trade and other payables $8,641 $9,133 
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings  10,359  6,526 
Income tax payable  245  
 
Employee benefits  1,614  702 
Provisions    219 
Total current liabilities
  20,859  16,580 
      
Non-current liabilities
     
Interest bearing loans and borrowings  33,811  27,155 
Deferred tax liabilities  881  415 
Employee benefits  171  529 
Provisions  26  206 
Total non-current liabilities
  34,889  28,305 
      
Commitments and contingencies (Note 18)
  
  
 
      
Equity
     
Issued capital  12,187  3,441 
Retained earnings/(accumulated losses)  (9) (321)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)  862  (102 )
  13,040  3,018 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 $
68,788
 $
47,903
 
    
Six Months
  
  
Year Ended
 
Ended
 
Year Ended
 
  
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
  
2007
 
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
  (-000-) 
Revenue         
          
Sale and modification of containers $52,929 $34,473 $13,563 $26,141 
Hire of containers  21,483  15,921  7,224  12,351 
Total revenue  74,412  50,394  20,787  38,492 
              
Other income  25  26  14  23 
Changes in inventories of finished goods and WIP  
758
  
(2,599
)
 
(1,497
)
 
1,283
 
Purchases of finished goods and consumables used  
(47,185
)
 
(30,088
)
 
(11,360
)
 
(25,385
)
Employee benefits expense  (12,678) (7,631) (3,721) (5,616)
Depreciation and amortization expense  (2,577) (2,668) (1,480) (2,504)
Other operating expenses  (8,083) (5,022) (2,183) (3,367)
              
Results from operating activities
  4,672  2,412  560  2,926 
              
Financial income  508  413  332  87 
Financial expenses  (4,378) (3,039) (1,127) (2,397)
Net financing costs
  (3,870) (2,626) (795) (2,310)
              
Other, net    
  133  68 
              
Income(loss) before tax
  802  (214) (102) 684 
              
Income tax expense  490  214  75  400 
Net income(loss)
 $312 $(428)$(177)$284 
  
Year Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
Year Ended
 
  
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
  
2007
 
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
  (-000-) 
Cash flows from operating activities (Note 20)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash receipts from customers $75,502 $53,376 $22,616 41,518 
Cash paid to suppliers and employees  (62,796) (41,204) (19,597) (36,550)
   12,706  12,172  3,019  4,968 
Interest (paid)/received, net  (3,799) (2,118) (902) (1,182)
Income taxes received/(paid)  49  -  (587) 576 
Net cash from operating activities
  8,956  10,054  1,530  4,362 
          
Cash flows from investing activities
         
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment  
101
  
52
  
19
  
55
 
Acquisition of subsidiary, net of cash acquired  (303) (4,855) 
  
 
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment  (845) (837) (1,498) (924)
Acquisition of container hire fleet  (20,350) (13,178) 
(5,975
) (8,848)
Acquisition of intangible assets  (66) (144) (19) (52)
Payment of deferred purchase consideration  (451) -  (2,707) 
 
Net cash used by investing activities
  (21,914) (18,962) (10,180) (9,769)
          
Cash flows from financing activities
         
Proceeds from capital lease and other liabilities  434  
  
  
 
Payment of capital lease and other liabilities  (1,152) (565) (298) (1,408)
Proceeds from borrowings  16,050  20,088  10,045  14,901 
Repayment of borrowings  (10,689) (10,557) (1,241) (9,402)
Proceeds from issuance of capital  8,746  
  679  
 
Net cash from financing activities
  13,389  8,966  9,185  4,091 
          
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents  
431
  
58
  
535
  
(1,316
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  
567
  
530
  
2
  
1,340
 
Translation adjustment  (112) (21) (7) (22)
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 $886 $567 $530 $2 

The Acquisition is subject
Notes to the approval of the Company’s stockholders and certain other conditions, including that the Acquisition cannot proceed if holders of 20% or more of the Company’s common stock issued in the public offering vote against the Acquisition and demand that their shares of common stock be converted to cash (see Note 3).consolidated financial statements

 
The Acquisition will be accounted for as a reverse acquisition and equity recapitalization of Royal Wolf, with the Company treated as the “acquired” company for financial reporting purposes. The Acquisition consideration to be paid to the Sellers will be reflected as a distribution to them, and will result in a reduction of stockholders’ equity.
Note 10. Going Concern(d)Derivative financial instruments
 
The Company hasmay use derivative financial instruments to hedge its exposure to foreign exchange and interest rate risks arising from operating, financing and investing activities. In accordance with its treasury policy, the Company does not commenced any operationshold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading purposes. However, derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting are accounted for as of December 31, 2006, but has entered into an Acquisition Agreement with the Sellers of Royal Wolf (see Note 9). This proposed Acquisition would fulfill the conditions of a Business Combination requiredtrading instruments.
Derivative financial instruments are recognized initially at fair value. Subsequent to release the funds heldinitial recognition, derivative financial instruments are stated at fair value. The gain or loss on remeasurement to fair value is recognized immediately in the Trust Accountstatement of operations (see also Note 16).
(e)Property, plant and equipment
(i)Owned assets
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation (see below) and impairment losses (see accounting policy (k)). The cost of self-constructed assets includes the cost of materials, direct labor, the initial estimate, where relevant, of the costs of dismantling and removing the items and restoring the site on which they are located, and an appropriate proportion of production overheads, where applicable.
Where parts of an item of property, plant and equipment have different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate items of property, plant and equipment.
(ii)Subsequent costs
The Company recognizes in the carrying amount of an item of property, plant and equipment the cost of replacing part of such an item when the cost is incurred if it is probable that the future economic benefits embodied within the item will flow to the Company and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. All other costs are recognized in the statement of operations as an expense as incurred.
(iii)Leased assets
Leases under which the substantially all the risks and benefits incidental to ownership of the leased item are assumed by the Company are classified as capital leases. Other leases are classified as operating leases.
Capital leases
A lease asset and a lease liability equal to the Company (see Note 3). If this Business Combinationpresent value of the minimum lease payments, or the fair value of the leased item, whichever is not completed, the Company intendslower, are capitalized and recorded at the inception of the lease. Lease payments are apportioned between the finance charges and reduction of the lease liability so as to immediately resumeachieve a constant rate of interest on the search for another suitable Business Combination; however, there is no assurance that such a suitable Business Combination would be identified and consummated withinremaining balance of the requisite time periods. Inliability. Finance charges are charged directly against income. Capitalized leased assets are depreciated over the event one is not,shorter of the Company would be required to distributeestimated useful life of the funds held inasset or the Trust Account to the Public Stockholders.lease term.
 
Management believes that the Company’s existing cash resources, including cash on-hand and available borrowings under the limited recourse revolving line of credit, will be sufficient to cover operating costs and expenses until the proposed Acquisition is consummated. However, the Company would be required to obtain additional financing to continue its search for another suitable Business Combination and continue as a going concern if the proposed Acquisition is not consummated.

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Item 9.Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

Operating leases
Payments made under operating leases are expensed on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease, except where an alternative basis is more representative of the pattern of benefits to be derived from the leased property. Where leases have fixed rate increases, these increases are accrued and amortized over the entire lease period, yielding a constant periodic expense for the entire term of the lease.
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure(iv) Depreciation
 
None.
Item 9A.Controls and Procedures
Ronald F. Valenta (our principal executive officer) and Charles E. Barrantes (our principal financial officer) carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 2006. Based upon that evaluation, they concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)Depreciation is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified under the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Disclosure controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and implemented, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving an entity’s disclosure objectives. The likelihood of achieving such objectives is affected by limitations inherent in disclosure controls and procedures. These include the fact that human judgment in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns in internal control can occur because of human failures such as simple errors or mistakes or intentional circumvention of the established process.
There has not been any change in our internal control over financial reporting in connection with the evaluation required by Rule 13a-15(d) under the Exchange Act that occurred during the quarter ended December 31, 2006 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Item 9B.Other Information
Not applicable.

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PART III
Certain information required by Part III is omitted from this Annual Report because we will file a definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders pursuant to Regulation 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Proxy Statement”), not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this Annual Report, and the applicable information included in the Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 10.Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant
Information required by Items 401 and 406 of Regulation S-K is incorporated herein by referencecharged to the sectionsstatement of operations on a straight line basis over the Proxy Statement entitled “Information About the Nomineesestimated useful lives of each part of an item of property, plant and Directors,” “Executive Officers,” and “Code of Ethics.”
Item 11.Executive Compensation
Information required by Item 402 of Regulation S-K is incorporated herein by reference to the sections of the Proxy Statement entitled “Executive Compensation.”
Item 12.Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
Information required by Items 201(d) and 403 of Regulation S-K is incorporated herein by reference to the sections of the Proxy Statement entitled “Equity Compensation Plan Information” and “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management.”
Item 13.Certain Relationships and Related Transactionsequipment.
 
The information required by Item 404 of Regulation S-K is incorporated herein by referenceresidual value, the useful life and the depreciation method applied to the section of the Proxy Statement entitled “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions.”an asset are reassessed at least annually.
 
Item 14.Principal Accountant Fees and Services
Information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference to the section of the Proxy Statement entitled “Independent Public Accountants.”

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PART IV
Item 15.Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
(1)Financial Statements
See Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
(2)Financial Statement Schedules
All supplemental schedules have been omitted since the required information is not present in amounts sufficient to require submission of the schedule, or because the required information is includedThe estimated useful lives in the consolidated financial statements or notes thereto.current and comparative periods are as follows:
(3)Exhibits
See Exhibit Index.

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. .
  
General Finance Corporation



By:  /s/ Ronald F. Valenta

Name:Ronald F. Valenta
Title:Chief Executive Officer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated:
Signature         2007
 
Title
 
Date2004 -2006
/s/ Ronald F. Valenta
Chief Executive Officer, SecretaryProperty, plant and Director
 February 23, 2007
Ronald F. Valenta    
     
/s/ Charles E. BarrantesPlant and equipment 
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Accounting and Financial Officer)
3 - 10 years
 February 23, 20073 - 10 years
Charles E. BarrantesMotor vehicles3 - 10 years3 - 10 years
Furniture and fittings5 - 10 years5 - 10 years
Container hire fleet    
     
/s/ Lawrence GlascottContainers for hire Chairman of the Board of DirectorsFebruary 23, 2007
Lawrence Glascott10-20 years (10-70% residual)  10-25 years (20% residual)
 
10-20 years (10-70% residual)  10-25 years (20% residual)
/s/ David M. ConnellLeased containers for hire (new) DirectorFebruary 23, 2007
David M. Connell10-20 years (10-70% residual)  
/s/ Manuel MarreroDirectorFebruary 23, 2007
Manuel Marrero
/s/ James B. RoszakDirectorFebruary 23, 2007
James B. Roszak10-30 years (20-30% residual)

    RWA Holdings Pty Limited Financial Report
EXHIBIT INDEXNotes to the consolidated financial statements

(g)Intangible assets
 
(i)Goodwill
Exhibit Number    Exhibit DescriptionAll business combinations are accounted for by applying the purchase method. Goodwill represents the difference between the cost of the acquisition and the fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired.
2.1
 
    
Share Sale Deed, dated as of September 12, 2006, byGoodwill is stated at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is allocated to cash-generating units and among General Finance Corporation, GFN Australasia Finance Pty Limited, Equity Partners Two Pty Limited, Cetro Pty Limited, FOMJ Pty Limited, FOMM Pty Limited, TWE Pty Limited, Michael Paul Baxter, James Harold Warren, Paul Henry Jeffery and Peter Linden McCann (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 of Registrant’s Form 8-K filed September 12, 2006); Deed of Variation to Share Sale Deed, dated as of September 12, 2006 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Registrant’s Form 8-K filed January 25, 2007)not amortized but is tested annually for impairment (see accounting policy (k)).
3.1
 
(ii) Other intangible assets
    AmendedOther intangible assets that are acquired by the Company are stated at cost less accumulated amortization (see below) and Restated Certificate of Incorporation filed April 4, 2006 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of Registrant’s Form S-1, File No. 333-129830)impairment losses (see accounting policy (k)).
3.2
 
    BylawsResearch and development costs are expensed as of October 14, 2005 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of Registrant’s Form S-1, File No. 333-129830).incurred.
4.1
 
(iii)Subsequent expenditure
    
Form of Unit Certificate (incorporated by referenceSubsequent expenditures on capitalized intangible assets are capitalized only when it increases the future economic benefits embodied in the specific asset to Exhibit 4.1 of Registrant’s Form S-1, File No. 333-129830).
which it relates. All other expenditures are expensed as incurred.
4.2
 
(iv) Amortization
    
FormAmortization is charged to the statement of Common Stock Certificate (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2operations on the straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of Registrant’s Form S-1, File No. 333-129830).
4.3
Form of Warrant Certificate (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 of Registrant’s Form S-1, File No. 333-129830).
10.1
Unit Purchase Option granted to Morgan Joseph & Co. Inc. dated April 10, 2006 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Qintangible assets unless such lives are indefinite. Goodwill and intangible assets with an indefinite useful life are systematically tested for impairment at each balance sheet date. Other intangible assets are amortized from the quarter ended March 31, 2006).
10.2
Warrant Agreement dated April 5, 2006 between Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company and General Finance Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Qdate they are available for the quarter ended March 31, 2006).
10.3
Investment Management Trust Agreement dated April 5, 2006 between Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company and General Finance Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2006).
10.4
Stock Escrow Agreement dated April 5, 2006 between General Finance Corporation, Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company and certain stockholders (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2006).
10.5
Amended and Restated Warrant Purchase Agreements dated April 5, 2006 by and between Morgan Joseph & Co. Inc and each of Ronald F. Valenta and John O. Johnson (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2006).
use.
The estimated useful lives in the current and comparative periods are as follows:

· Goodwill / trademark - indefinite

· Software - 3 years
(h)Trade and other receivables
Trade and other receivables are stated at cost, less a specific allowance for doubtful accounts (see accounting policy (k)(i)), which approximates fair value.
(i)Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market (net realizable value). Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business. Expenses of marketing, selling and distribution to customers, as well as costs of completion are estimated and are deducted from the estimated selling price to establish net realizable value.
Costs are assigned to individual items of stock on the basis of specific identification and include expenditures incurred in acquiring the inventories and bringing them to their existing condition and location.

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements

(j)Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash balances and short term deposits (maturities of 90 days or less).
(k)Impairment
The carrying amounts of the Company’s assets, other than inventories (see accounting policy (i)) and deferred tax assets (see accounting policy (r)), are reviewed at each balance sheet date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists, the asset’s recoverable amount is estimated.
For goodwill, assets that have an indefinite useful life and intangible assets that are not yet available for use, the recoverable amount is estimated at each balance sheet date.
An impairment loss is recognized whenever the carrying amount of an asset or its cash generating unit exceeds its recoverable amount. Impairment losses are recognized in the statement of operations.
Impairment losses recognized in respect of cash-generating units are allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to cash-generating units and then to reduce the carrying amount of the other assets in the unit on a pro rata basis.
(i)Calculation of recoverable amount
The recoverable amount of the Company’s receivables carried at cost is calculated as the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the original effective interest rate (i.e. the effective interest rate compounded at initial recognition of these financial assets). Receivables with a short duration are not discounted. Net allowance for doubtful accounts provided and uncollectible accounts written off were $229,000, $149,000, $50,000, $8,000 and $149,000, $93,000, $37,000, $41,000 for the years ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, for the six months ended June 30, 2005 and for the year ended December 31, 2004, respectively.
Impairment or allowance for doubtful accounts of receivables is not recognized until objective evidence is available that impairment has occurred. Receivables are individually assessed for impairment.
The recoverable amount of the Company’s other assets is the greater of their fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. For an asset that does not generate largely independent cash inflows, the recoverable amount is determined for the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.
(ii)Impairment losses
Impairment losses recorded are considered part of the asset's carrying amount and are never reversed even if there is an indication that the impairment loss may no longer be required.
 
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements

(l)Interest-bearing borrowings
Interest-bearing borrowings are recognized initially at cost. Subsequent to initial recognition, interest-bearing borrowings are stated at amortized cost with any difference between cost and redemption value being recognized in the statement of operations over the period of the borrowings on an effective interest basis.
(m)Employee benefits
(i)Defined contribution pension plan
Obligations for contributions to a defined contribution pernsion plan are recognized as an expense in the statement of operations as incurred.
(ii)Long-term service benefits
The Company’s net obligation in respect of long-term service benefits is the amount of future benefit that employees have earned in return for their service in the current and prior periods. The obligation is calculated using expected future increases in wage and salary rates including related costs and expected settlement dates, and is discounted using the rates attached to the Commonwealth Government bonds at the balance sheet date which have maturity dates approximating to the terms of the Company’s obligations.
(iii)Wages, salaries and annual leave
Liabilities for employee benefits for wages, salaries and annual leave that are expected to be settled within 12 months of the reporting date represent present obligations resulting from employees’ services provided to reporting date, are calculated at undiscounted amounts based on remuneration wage and salary rates that the Company expects to pay as at reporting date including related payroll costs, such as workers compensation insurance and payroll tax.
(iv)Share-based payment transactions
The Company had an employee share option plan (ESOP) for the granting of non-transferable options to certain key management personnel and senior employees with more than twelve months’ service at the grant date. During the year ended June 30, 2007, $2,930,000 was paid to the employees relating to the ESOP with a remaining $759,000 being paid in July 2007.
(n)Provisions
A provision is recognized in the balance sheet when the Company has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of a past event, and it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation. Provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and, where appropriate, the risks specific to the liability.
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements

(o)Trade and other payables
Trade payables are non-interest bearing and are normally settled within 60 day terms.
(p)Revenue
Revenue is generally realized or realizable and earned when all of the following criteria have been met:
·  persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists;
·  delivery has occurred;
·  the seller’s price to the customer is fixed or determinable; and
·  collectability is reasonable assured.
Sale and modification of containers
Revenue from the sale and modification of containers is fixed based on invoiced amounts and is recognized in the statement of operations (net of returns, discounts and allowances) when the significant risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred to the buyer and can be measured reliably. Risks and rewards are considered passed to the buyer at the time the goods are delivered to or retrieved by the customer. This is also at which point the invoice is raised and the customer has accepted the goods. No revenue is recognized if there are significant uncertainties regarding recovery of the consideration due, the cost incurred or to be incurred cannot be measured reliability, there is a risk of return of goods or there is continuing management involvement with the goods.
Hire of containers
Revenue from hire of containers is recognised in the period earned and is fixed based on the term prescribed in the lease hire agreement. No revenue is recognized if there is a significant uncertainty regarding recovery of the consideration due, the cost incurred or to be incurred cannot be measured reliably, there is a risk of return of goods or there is continuing management involvement with the goods.
Unearned revenue arises when transport charges for the return retrieval of a hired container or containers is billed in advance, while the actual retrieval has not yet occurred as the container is still on hire. The amount of unearned revenue at June 30, 2007 and 2006 was $1,495,000 and $413,000, respectively, and is included in trade and other payables.
(q) Net financing costs
Net financing costs consist of interest payable on borrowings calculated using the effective interest method, interest receivable on funds invested, dividend income, foreign exchange gains and losses, and gains and losses on hedging instruments that are recognized in the statement of operations (see accounting policy (d)). Borrowing costs are expensed as incurred and included in net financing costs.
Interest income is recognized in the statement of operations as it accrues, using the effective interest method. Dividend income is recognized in the statement of operations on the date the Company’s right to receive payments is established. The interest expense component of finance lease payments is recognised in the statement of operations using the effective interest method.
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements

(r)Income tax
Income tax on the profit or loss for the year consists of current and deferred tax. Income tax is recognized in the statement of operations.
Current tax is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date, and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous years.
Deferred tax is provided using the liability method, providing for temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes. The amount of deferred tax provided is based on the expected manner of realization or settlement of the carrying amount of assets and liabilities, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date.
A deferred tax asset is recognised only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which the asset can be utilized. Deferred tax assets are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realized.
Additional income taxes that arise from the distribution of dividends are recognised at the same time as the liability to pay the related dividend.
(s)Goods and services tax
Revenue, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST), except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Tax Office (ATO). In these circumstances the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense.
Receivables and payables are stated with the amount of GST included. The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the ATO is included as a current asset or liability in the balance sheet.
Cash flows are included in the statement of cash flows on a gross basis. The GST components of cash flows arising from investing and financing activities that are recoverable from, or payable to, the ATO are classified as operating cash flows.
(t)Accounting estimates and judgments
The estimates and judgments that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are discussed below.
Revision of accounting estimates - Container for hire depreciation
The preparation of the financial report requires the making of estimations and assumptions that affect the recognized amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and the disclosure of contingent liabilities. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis of making the judgments about carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period; or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.
At the beginning of the 2007 fiscal year, the Company revised upwards the useful life of containers for hire as outlined in accounting policy (e)(iv). The financial impact of the revision results in depreciation expense for the year ended June 30, 2007 being $969,000 less than what it would have been if the previous useful life estimate had been applied. The financial impact of the revision in future periods is not disclosed as the effect cannot be reliably estimated at this point in time due to uncertainty over the timing of sale of existing containers and purchase of new containers.
Key sources of estimation uncertainty
Note 1(k) contains information about the assumptions and their risk factors relating to goodwill impairment. In Note 16, detailed analyses are given of the foreign exchange exposure of the Company and risks in relation to foreign exchange movements.
Impairment of goodwill and intangibles with indefinite useful lives
The Company assesses whether goodwill and intangibles with indefinite useful lives are impaired at least annually in accordance with the accounting policy in (k) and in Note 9. These calculations involve an estimation of the recoverable amount of the cash-generating units to which the goodwill and intangibles with indefinite useful lives are allocated.
2.Segment information
The Company operates predominantly in one segment, being the sale and leasing of freight containers and container based storage and accommodation products and within one geographical segment, being Australia.
3.Net financing costs
      
Six Months
   
  
Year Ended
 
Ended
 
Year Ended
 
  
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
  
2007
 
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
  (-000-) 
          
Interest income $239 $156 $80 $87 
Net gain on remeasurement of interest rate swap at fair value through statement of operations  
174
  
219
  
  
 
Net foreign exchange gain  95  38  252  
 
Financial income $508 $413 $332 $87 
          
Interest expense $4,378 $3,017 $1,002 $2,110 
Net foreign exchange loss  
  
  
  287 
Net loss on remeasurement of forward exchange contracts at fair value through statement of operations  
  
22
  
  
 
Net loss on remeasurement of interest rate swap at fair value through statement of operations  
  
  
125
  
 
Financial expenses  4,378  3,039  1,127  2,397 
Net financing costs $3,870 $2,626 $795 $2,310 
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10.6
Amended and Restated Letter Agreement dated March 3, 2006 among the Registrant, Morgan Joseph & Co., and each of David M. Connell, Lawrence Glascott, Manuel Marrero, James B. Roszak, John O. Johnson and Marc Perez; Amended and Restated Letter Agreement dated March 3, 2006 among the Registrant, Morgan Joseph & Co. Inc. and Ronald F. Valenta (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Registrant’s Form S-1, File No. 333-129830).
10.7
Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement dated March 3, 2006 by and between the Registrant and each of Ronald F. Valenta, John O. Johnson, Marc Perez, Lawrence Glascott, David M. Connell, Manuel Marrero and James B. Roszak (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of Registrant’s Form S-1, File No. 333-129830).
10. 8
Form of Indemnification Agreement by and between the Registrant and each of Ronald F. Valenta, John O. Johnson, Marc Perez, Lawrence Glascott, David M. Connell, Manuel Marrero and James B. Roszak (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 of Registrant’s Form S-1, File No. 333-129830).
10.9
2006 Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Registrant’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2006).
10.10
Forms of Incentive Stock Option Agreement and Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement used under the 2006 Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of Registrant’s Form 8-K filed September 12, 2006).
10.11
Employment Agreement dated September 11, 2006 with Charles E. Barrantes (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of Registrant’s Form 8-K filed September 12, 2006).
10.12
Fourth Amended and Restated Revolving Line of Credit Agreement, dated as of January 20, 2007, by and between General Finance Corporation and Ronald F. Valenta (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of Registrant’s Form 8-K filed January 25, 2007).
21.1
Subsidiaries of General Finance Corporation
31.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to SEC Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)
31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to SEC Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)
32.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350
32.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements

4.Income tax expense
      
Six Months
   
  
Year Ended
 
Ended
 
Year Ended
 
  
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
  
2007
 
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
  (-000-) 
Recognized in the income statement
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current tax (benefit) / expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current year $13 $
 $(23)$(3)
Adjustments for prior years  (4) 
  
  
 
    9  
  (23) (3)
          
Deferred tax expense
         
Origination and reversal of temporary differences  481  214  98  403 
   481  214  98  403 
          
Total income tax (benefit)/expense in income statement $
490
 $
214
 $
75
 $
400
 
      
Six Months
   
  
Year Ended
 
Ended
 
Year Ended
 
  
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
  
2007
 
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
  (-000-) 
Numerical reconciliation between tax expense and pre-tax net profit
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Profit / (loss) before tax $802 $(214)$(102)$684 
          
Income tax using the domestic corporation tax rate of 30%  
241
  
(64
)
 
(31
)
 
205
 
          
Increase in income tax expense due to:         
Goodwill write off arising from benefit from deferred tax assets not recognized at date of previous business combinations  
  
80
  
  
 
Non-deductible expenses  253  198  106  195 
Decrease in income tax expense due to:         
Under / (over) provided in prior years  (4) 
  
  
 
                  
Income tax (benefit) / expense on pre-tax net profit $490 $214 $75 $400 
 
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements

Deferred tax assets and liabilities
Recognised deferred tax assets and liabilities
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are attributable to the following:
  
Assets
 
Liabilities
 
Net
 
  
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
 
  (-000-) 
              
Property, plant and equipment $
 $
 $(1,902)$(1,338)$
(1,902
)$
(1,338
)
Interest bearing loans and borrowings  71  91  
  
  71  91 
Employee benefits  164  269  
  
  164  269 
Other items  786  114  
  (87) 786  27 
Tax value of loss carry-forwards  
  536  
  
  
  536 
Tax assets / (liabilities) $1,021 $1,010 $(1,902)$(1,425)$(881)$(415)
5.Trade and other receivables
  
At June 30,
 
  
2007
 
2006
 
  (-000-) 
Current
 
 
 
 
 
Trade receivables $12,189 $6,788 
Less: allowances  (237) (129)
   11,952  6,659 
      
Lease receivable  479  245 
Fair value of derivatives  300  96 
Other receivables and prepayments  591  451 
  $13,322 $7,451 
6.Inventories
  
At June 30,
 
  
2007
 
2006
 
  (-000-) 
      
Finished goods $4,113 $5,081 
Work in progress  1,359  379 
  $5,472 $5,460 
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements

7.Property, plant and equipment

  
Plant and equipment, fixtures and fittings
 
  (-000-) 
Cost
 
 
 
Balance at January 1, 2004 $866 
Acquisitions  924 
Disposals  (51)
Translation adjustment   83 
Balance at December 31, 2004  1,822 
Acquisitions  1,498 
Disposals  (27)
Translation adjustment   (64)
Balance at June 30, 2005  3,229 
Acquisitions  837 
Acquisitions through business combinations  230 
Disposals  (82)
Translation adjustment   (159
Balance at June 30, 2006  4,055 
Acquisitions  845 
Disposals  (237)
Translation adjustment   707 
Balance at 30 June 2007 $5,370 
Depreciation and impairment losses
   
Balance at January 1, 2004 $
 
Depreciation charge for the period  (411)
Disposals  24 
Translation adjustment   (22
Balance at December 31, 2004  (409)
Depreciation charge for the period  (337)
Disposals  22 
Translation adjustment   14 
Balance at June 30, 2005  (710)
Depreciation charge for the period  (830)
Disposals  51 
Translation adjustment   48 
Balance at June 30, 2006  (1,441)
Depreciation charge for the period  (1,020)
Disposals  133 
Translation adjustment   (305
Balance at June 30, 2007 $(2,633)
8.Container for hire fleet
  
Container Hire Fleet
 
  (-000-) 
Cost
 
 
 
Balance at January 1, 2004
 
$
13,128
 
Acquisitions
 
 
8,848
 
Transfers to inventory
 
 
(4,016)
Translation adjustment   767 
Balance at December 31, 2004
 
 
18,727
 
Acquisitions
 
 
5,975
 
Transfers to inventory
 
 
(2,959)
Translation adjustment   (479
Balance at June 30, 2005
 
 
21,264
 
Acquisitions
 
 
13,178
 
Acquisitions through business combinations
 
 
5,107
 
Transfers to inventory
 
 
(8,478)
Translation adjustment   (1,123
Balance at June 30, 2006
 
 
29,948
 
Acquisitions
 
 
20,350
 
Acquisitions through business combinations
 
 
299
 
Transfers to inventory
 
 
(12,601)
Translation adjustment   5,513 
Balance June 30, 2007
 
$
43,509
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and impairment losses
 
 
 
 
Balance at January 1, 2004
 
$
 
Depreciation charge for the period
 
 
(1,775)
Transfers to inventory
 
 
626
 
Translation adjustment   (67
Balance at December 31, 2004
 
 
(1,216)
Depreciation charge for the period
 
 
(984)
Transfers to inventory
 
 
545
 
Translation adjustment   35 
Balance at June 30, 2005
 
 
(1,620)
Depreciation charge for the period
 
 
(1,475)
Transfers to inventory
 
 
837
 
Translation adjustment   83 
Balance at June 30, 2006
 
 
(2,175)
Depreciation charge for the period
 
 
(1,514)
Transfers to inventory
 
 
1,467
 
Translation adjustment   (359)
Balance at June 30, 2007
 
$
(2,581)

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements

9.Intangible assets
  
Software
 
Goodwill
 
Trademarks
 
Other
 
Total
 
  (-000-) 
Cost
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at January 1, 2004 $710 $437 $300 $
 $1,447 
Acquisitions through business combinations  
  2,580  
  
  
2,580
 
Other acquisitions  52  
  
  
  52 
Translation adjustment   29  167  10    206 
Balance at December 31, 2004  791  3,184  310  
  4,285 
Acquisitions  19  
  
  
  19 
Translation adjustment   (18 (74 (7  —  (99
Balance at June 30, 2005  792  3,110  303  
  4,205 
Acquisitions through business combinations  
  1,304  
  
  1,304 
Other acquisitions  99  
  
  45  144 
Translation adjustment   (35 (158 (12 (2 (207
Balance at June 30, 2006  856  4,256  291  43  5,446 
Acquisitions through business combinations  
  17  
  
  17 
Other acquisitions  24  
  
  42  66 
Translation adjustment   141  693  47  10  891 
Balance at June 30, 2007 $1,021 $4,966 $338 $95 $6,420 
            
Amortisation and impairment losses
           
Balance at January 1, 2004 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 
Amortization for the period  (318) 
  
  
  (318)
Write off on utilization of unrecognized tax assets arising from business combinations  
  (403) 
  
  (403)
Translation adjustment   (18 (24     (42
Balance at December 31, 2004  (336) (427) 
  
  (763)
Amortization for the period  (159) 
  
  
  (159)
Write off on utilization of unrecognized tax assets arising from business combinations  
  (98) 
  
  (98)
Translation adjustment   10  11      21 
Balance at June 30, 2005  (485) (514) 
    (999)
Amortization for the period  (347) 
  
  (16) (363)
Write off on utilization of unrecognized tax assets arising from business combinations  -  (678) 
  
  (678)
Translation adjustment   28  38      66 
Balance at June 30, 2006  (804) (1,154) 
  (16) (1,974)
Amortization for the period  (35) -  
  (8) (43)
Translation adjustment   (134 (188   (2 (324
Balance at June 30, 2007 $(973)$(1,342)$
 $(26)$(2,341)
Intangible assets are tested for impairment where an indicator of impairment arises.
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements

Goodwill
Goodwill acquired has been allocated to one single cash generating unit, being the consolidated entity. Goodwill is not amortized but tested for impairment annually using the value in use model. Goodwill initially arose through the purchase of Royal Wolf Trading Australia Pty Limited from Triton Containers International Limited in 2003, and through the purchases of Royal Wolf Hi-Tech Pty Limited, the business and assets of Cape Containers Pty Limited and Australian Container Network Pty Limited during the year ended June 30, 2006 and Terrigal Motors Pty Limited during the year ended June 30, 2007 (see Note 19).
The recoverable amount of the RWA Holdings Pty Limited cash-generating unit is based on a value-in-use model. That model uses cash flow projections based on actual operating results and a 5 year budget. Cash flows for a further 5-year period are extrapolated using a 5% growth rate, which is considered appropriate. A pre-tax discount rate of 12.9% has been used in discounting the projected cash flows.
Software
Software assets are capitalized at cost. This intangible asset has been assessed as having a finite useful life, and is amortized using the straight-line method over a period of 3 years (refer accounting policy (g)(iv)).
Trademarks
Trademarks are capitalized at cost and have been assessed as having an indefinite useful life and are tested for impairment at each period end.
Other
Other assets are capitalized at cost. This intangible asset has been assessed as having a finite useful life, and is amortized using the straight-line method over a period of 5 years (refer accounting policy (g)(iv)).
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements

10.Trade and other payables
  
At June 30,
 
  
2007
 
2006
 
  (-000-) 
      
Trade payables $4,684 $7,714 
Other payables  2,394  985 
Unearned revenue  1,495  413 
Fair value derivative  68  21 
  $8,641 $9,133 
11.Interest bearing loans and borrowings
This following provides information about the contractual terms of the Company’s interest-bearing loans and borrowings. See Note 16 for more information about the Company’s exposure to interest rate and foreign currency risk.
  
At June 30,
 
  
2007
 
2006
 
  (-000-) 
      
Current liabilities
     
Bank overdraft and invoice financing facility $6,217 $1,552 
Current portion of bank loans  3,167  4,257 
Other loans  42  53 
Current portion of capital lease liabilities  
933
  
664
 
   10,359  6,526 
      
Non-current liabilities
     
Bank loan  22,696  13,214 
Non-convertible notes  10,724  7,957 
B class notes  -  4,858 
Capital lease liabilities  391  1,126 
  $33,811 $27,155 
  
At June 30,
 
  
2007
 
2006
 
  (-000-) 
Financing facilities
 
 
 
 
 
Bank overdraft $866 $745 
Invoice financing facility  6,366  5,476 
Secured bank loans  40,969  31,366 
  $48,201 $37,587 
      
Facilities utilized at reporting date
     
Bank overdraft $545 $682 
Invoice financing facility  5,672  870 
Secured bank loans  37,084  25,808 
  $43,301 $27,360 
      
Facilities not utilized at reporting date
     
Bank overdraft $321 $63 
Invoice financing facility  694  4,606 
Secured bank loans  3,885  5,558 
  $4,900 $10,227 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements

Financing arrangements
Bank overdrafts
The bank overdrafts of the Company are secured by a floating charge over the Company’s assets. Interest on bank overdrafts is charged at the prevailing market rates.
Invoice financing facility
The invoice finance facility of the Company is a facility whereby funds are made available based on a percentage of debtors outstanding net of any disallowed debts. The facility is secured by a floating charge over the debtor’s ledger. Interest is charged at the bank’s prime rate plus 1.65%.
Bank loans
The bank loans amount in current liabilities comprises the portion of the Company’s bank loan payable within one year. The non-current bank loans are payable on or before 2010 and are subject to annual review. The loans bear interest at the Australian bank bill reference rate (“BBSW”) plus 1.10% - 1.35% (2006: BBSW plus 1.10%-1.35%, 2005: BBSW plus 1.10% and 2004: BBSW plus 1.35%), payable monthly. Bank loans are secured by lease assets in the container fleet with a carrying amount of $23,763,000 (2006: $13,246,000) and are due and payable over the next five years. In the event of default, the assets revert to the bank.
Principal payments under the loans are as follows:

Year Ending 
 
 
June 30, (-000-) 
2008 $3,176 
2009  5,365 
2010  17,331 
Finance leases and hire purchase contracts
The Company’s lease liabilities are secured by the leased assets of $159,000 and $384,000 at June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. In the event of default, the assets revert to the lessor.
B class notes
Holders of B Class Notes are entitled to receive cumulative interest of 15% per annum on the issue price of their notes. These notes do not give their holders any voting rights at shareholders’ meetings. The B Class Notes were repaid in full on March 30, 2007.
Non-convertible notes
Holders of Non-convertible notes are entitled to receive cumulative interest of 15% per annum on the issue price of their notes. These notes do not give their holders any voting rights at shareholders’ meetings. In the event of winding up of the Company, the holders of non-convertible notes rank above all shareholders and are entitled to the proceeds of liquidation only to the extent of the face value of the notes and any accumulated interest. Subsequent to June 30, 2007, the Non-convertible notes were repaid (see Note 22).
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements

Capital lease liabilities of the Company are payable as follows:
  
2007
 
2006
 
 
Minimum lease payments
 
Interest
 
Principal
 
Minimum lease payments
 
Interest
 
Principal
 
  (-000-) 
              
Less than one year $1,005 $72 $933 $800 $136 $664 
Between one and five years  421  30  391  1,197  71  1,126 
More than five years             
  $1,426 $102 $1,324 $1,997 $207 $1,790 
The Company has finance leases and hire purchase contracts for various motor vehicles, and other assets. These leases have no terms of renewal or purchase options nor escalation clauses.
Under the terms of the Facility Agreement with Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (“ANZ”) the Company undertakes to ensure compliance with covenants in relation to various financial ratios including consolidated interest cover; consolidated leverage ratios; and consolidated debt service cover. The Company was in compliance with its financial covenants at June 30, 2007.
Subsequent to June 30, 2007, the ANZ secured credit facility was amended (see Note 22).
12.Employee benefits
  
At June 30,
 
  
2007
 
2006
 
  (-000-) 
      
Current
 
 
 
 
 
Liability for annual leave (vacation) $656 $566 
Liability for long service leave (vacation)  199  136 
Cash settled share-based transactions  
759
  
 
  $1,614 $702 
      
Non Current
     
Liability for long service leave $171 $341 
Cash settled share-based transactions  
  
188
 
   171  529 
      
Total employee benefits $1,785 $1,231 
Defined contribution pension plan
The Company makes contributions to a defined contribution pension plan. The amount recognized as an expense was $736,000, $590,000, $248,000 and $452,000 for the years ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, for the six months ended June 30, 2005 and for the year ended December 31, 2004, respectively.
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements

13. Share-based payments
The Company had an employee share option plan (ESOP) for the granting of non-transferable options to certain key management personnel and senior employees with more than twelve months’ service at the grant date. During the year ended June 30, 2007, $2,930,000 was paid to employees relating to the plan with remaining $759,000 being paid in July 2007, of which $373,000 was provided in prior years.
14.Provisions
  
Leasehold
 
Deferred
   
  
Makegood
 
Consider-
   
  
costs
 
ation
 
Total
 
  (-000-) 
Balance at January 1, 2004 $ $ $ 
Provisions made during the year  6    6 
Balance at December 31, 2004  6    6 
Provisions made during the year       
Balance at June 30, 2005  6    6 
Provisions made during the year    429  429 
Translation adjustment    (10) (10)
Balance at June 30, 2006  6  419  425 
Provisions made during the year  17    17 
Provisions used during the year    (451) (451)
Unwind of discount  2    2 
Translation adjustment  1  32  33 
Balance at June 30, 2007 $26 $ $26 
        
Balance at June 30, 2006:       
Current $ $219 $219 
Non-current  6  200  206 
  $6 $419 $425 
        
Balance at June 30, 2007:       
Current $ $ $ 
Non-current  26    26 
  $26 $ $26 
Leasehold makegood costs
An obligation exists to restore leasehold sites after fit-outs at the Company’s head office location in Hornsby. The basis for accounting is set out in accounting policy (n) of the significant accounting policies in Note 1.
The expected cost for the restoration is estimated at $32,000, and is expected to occur in 2010. This amount has been discounted using Australian government bond rates with similar maturities (2007: 6.0%, 2006: 5.8%, 2005 and 2004: 5.2%).
Deferred consideration
Deferred purchase consideration consisted of consideration relating to the purchase of the business and assets of Australian Container Network Pty Limited (see Note 19), and was paid out during the year ended June 30, 2007.
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements

15.Capital and reserves
  
At June 30,
 
  
2007
 
2006
 
Share Capital
 (-000-) 
  
 
 
 
 
8,154,000 and 2,160,000 Ordinary (Common) Shares in 2007 and 2006, respectively $3,441 $817 
-0- and 4,322,590 A Class Shares in 2007 and 2006, respectively    2,624 
-0- and 100 Class C Shares in 2007 and 2006, respectively     
1 and -0- D Class Share in 2007 and 2006, respectively  8,746   
  $12,187 $
3,441
 
During the year ended June 30, 2007, one D class share was issued; which was as part of the deal in relation to sale of the Company (see Note 22). On March 30, 2007, the A Class and C Class Shares were converted into Ordinary Shares.
Terms and conditions
Ordinary Shares
Holders of Ordinary Shares rank pari passu with the A Class Shares in the declaration and payment of dividends and are entitled to one vote per share at shareholders’ meetings.
In the event of winding up of the Company, ordinary shareholders rank after all other shareholders and creditors and are fully entitled to any proceeds of liquidation.
A Class Shares
Holders of A Class Shares rank pari passu with Ordinary shares in the declaration and payment of dividends and are entitled to one vote per share at shareholders’ meetings limited to 50% of the votes to be cast by shareholders.
In the event of winding up of the Company, A Class shareholders rank above ordinary shareholders and are fully entitled to the greater of any proceeds of liquidation and an amount equal to the issue price of the A Class Shares.
C Class Shares
Holders of C Class Shares are not entitled to receive any dividends prior to conversion to ordinary shares. The C Class shares shall not entitle the holder to a vote prior to conversion to ordinary shares. The C Class shares shall not entitle the holder to any proceeds on liquidation prior to conversion to ordinary shares.
The Company’s C Class shares are not transferable and will convert into ordinary shares in the event that all criteria specified in the shareholders’ agreement are satisfied. The number of ordinary shares received on conversion of each C Class share is determined by reference to a profit formula.
D Class Shares
Holders of D Class Shares are not entitled to receive any dividends. The D Class shares shall not entitle the holder to a vote. The D Class shares shall not entitle the holder to any proceeds on liquidation prior to conversion to ordinary shares. D Class Shares are not transferable.
In the event of winding up of the Company prior to September 30, 2008, D Class shareholders are entitled to proceeds as determined by reference to a profit formula. In the event of winding up of the Company after September 30, 2008, D Class shareholders are entitled to proceeds as determined by reference to a profit formula plus where there is a surplus of assets following a return of capital, a preferential payment to any further distributions to Ordinary shares of an amount equal to interest on the paid up capital of the D Class share of 18% per annum since the date of issue until the winding up of the Company calculated on a daily basis (but not capitalized or compounded).
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements

16.Financial instruments
Exposure to credit, interest rate and currency risks arises in the normal course of the Company’s business. Derivative financial instruments are used to hedge exposure to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and interest rates.
Credit risk
The Company trades only with recognized, creditworthy third parties.
It is the Company’s policy that all customers who wish to trade on credit terms are subject to credit verification procedures. In addition, receivable balances are monitored on an ongoing basis with the result that the Company’s exposure to bad debts is not significant.
For transactions that are not denominated in the measurement currency of the relevant operating unit, the Company does not offer credit terms without the specific approval of the Head of Credit Control.
With respect to credit risk arising from the other financial assets of the Company, which comprise cash and cash equivalents, available-for-sale financial assets and certain derivative instruments, the Company’s exposure to credit risk arises from default of the counter party, with a maximum exposure equal to the carrying amount of these instruments. As the counter party for derivative instruments is nearly always a bank, the Company has assessed this as a low risk.
There are no significant concentrations of credit risk within the Company.
Interest rate risk
The Company’s exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates primarily to its long-term debt obligations. The Company’s policy is to manage its interest cost using a mix of fixed and variable rate debt.
To manage this mix in a cost-efficient manner, the Company enters into interest rate swaps, in which the Company agrees to exchange, at specified intervals, the difference between fixed and variable interest amounts calculated by reference to an agreed-upon notional principal amount. These swaps are designated to hedge changes in the interest rate of its commercial bill liability. The secured loan and interest rate swap have the same critical terms, including expiration dates. The Company believes that financial instruments designated as interest rate hedges are highly effective. However, documentation of such as required by SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities does not exist. Therefore, all movements in the fair values of these hedges are taken directly to statement of operations.
At June 30, 2007, after taking into account the effect of interest rate swaps, 59.5% (2006: 80.2%, 2005: 72.7% and 2004: 97.6%) of the Company’s borrowings are at a fixed rate of interest.
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements

Effective interest rates and repricing analysis
In respect of income-earning financial assets and interest-bearing financial liabilities, the following table indicates their effective interest rates at the balance sheet date and the periods in which they reprice.
June 30, 2007
 
Effective interest rate %
 
< 1 year
 
1-2 years
 
2-5 years
 
>5 years
 
Total
 
(-000-) 
Fixed rate
             
Lease receivable  15.8%     $429 $408 $146 $ $983 
Finance lease liabilities  9.2% (934) (301) (89)   (1,324)
Bank loans  6.0% (1,347) (3,801) (8,979)   (14,127)
Other loans  4.0% (42)       (42)
Non-convertible notes  15.0%     (10,724)   (10,724)
                    
Variable rate
                   
Cash and cash equivalents  4.2% 886        886 
Interest rate swap  6.0% 300        300 
Bank loans  7.5% (1,820) (1,564) (8,352)   (11,736)
Bank overdrafts  BBSW + 1.65%
(6,217
)
 
  
  
  
(6,217
)
     $(8,745)$(5,258)$(27,998)$ $(42,001)
June 30, 2006
 
Effective interest rate %
 
< 1 year
 
1-2 years
 
2-5 years
 
>5 years
 
Total
 
(-000-) 
              
Fixed rate
             
Lease receivable  18.1%     $245 $277 $288 $ $810 
Finance lease liabilities  9.0% (664) (806) (320)   (1,790)
Other loans  4.2% (53)       (53)
Non-convertible notes  15.0%       (7,957) (7,957)
B class notes  15.0%       (4,858) (4,858)
                    
Variable rate
                   
Cash and cash equivalents  3.3% 567        567 
Bank loans  BBSW + 1.10% 
(3,210
)
 
(1,216
)
 
(7,838
)
 
  
(12,264
)
Interest rate swap  6.0% 96        96 
Bank overdrafts  BBSW + 1.65% 
(1,552
)
 
  
  
  
(1,552
)
Commercial bills  6.9% (998) (1,040) (3,169)   (5,207)
     $(5,569)$(2,785)$(11,039)$(12,815)$(32,208)
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements

Foreign currency risk
The Company has transactional currency exposures. Such exposure arises from sales or purchases in currencies other than the functional currency. The currency giving rise to this risk is primarily U.S. Dollars.
The Company has a bank account denominated in U.S. Dollars into which customers pay their debts. This is a natural hedge against fluctuations in the exchange rate. The funds are then used to pay suppliers, avoiding the need to convert to Australian dollars.
The Company uses forward currency contracts and options to eliminate the currency exposures on the majority of its transactions denominated in foreign currencies, either by transaction if the amount is significant, or on a general cash flow hedge basis. The forward currency contracts and options are always in the same currency as the hedged item. The Company believes that financial instruments designated as foreign currency hedges are highly effective. However documentation of such as required by SFAS No. 133 does not exist. Therefore, all movements in the fair values of these hedges are taken directly to statement of operations.
Forecasted transactions
The Company classifies its forward exchange contracts hedging forecasted transactions as cash flow hedges and states them at fair value. The net fair value of forward exchange contracts used as hedges of forecasted transactions at June 30, 2007 and 2006 was nil. The Company does not have any forward exchange contracts hedging forecasted transactions.
Recognized assets and liabilities
Changes in the fair value of forward exchange contracts that economically hedge monetary assets and liabilities in foreign currencies and for which no hedge accounting is applied are recognized in the statement of operations. Both the changes in fair value of the forward contracts and the foreign exchange gains and losses relating to the monetary items are recognised as part of ‘net financing costs’ (see Note 3). The fair value of forward exchange contracts used as economic hedges of monetary assets and liabilities in foreign currencies at June 30, 2007 and 2006 was a liability of $69,000 and $22,000, respectively.
Sensitivity analysis
In managing interest rate and currency risks the Company aims to reduce the impact of short-term fluctuations on results of operations. Over the longer-term, however, permanent changes in foreign exchange and interest rates would have an impact on the results of operations.
At June 30, 2007, it is estimated that a general increase of one percentage point in interest rates would decrease the Company’s pretax income by approximately $167,000 (2006: $70,000, 2005: $9,000 and 2004: $4,000). The effects of interest rate swaps have been included in this calculation.
It is estimated that a general increase of one percentage point in the value of the Australian dollar against other foreign currencies would have decreased the Company’s pretax income by approximately $77,000 for the year ended June 30, 2007 (2006: $230,000, 2005: $94,000 and 2004: $83,000), based on the actual transactions incurred in U.S. Dollars. The effects of forward exchange contracts have been included in this calculation.
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements

Fair values
The fair values together with the carrying amounts shown in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets are as follows:

 
Carrying amount
 
Fair value
 
Carrying amount
 
Fair value
 
  
At June 30,
 
  
2007
 
2007
 
2006
 
2006
 
  (-000-) 
Cash and cash equivalents $886 $886 $567 $567 
Trade and other receivables  12,543  
12,543
  7,110  
7,110
 
Lease receivable  1,843  
1,843
  811  
811
 
Interest rate swap  300  300  96  96 
Bank overdraft  (6,217) 
(6,217
) (1,552) 
(1,552
)
Trade and other payables  (8,573) 
(8,573
) (9,112) 
(9,112
)
Other loan  (42) (42) (53) (53)
Finance lease liabilities  (1,324) 
(1,324
) (1,790) 
(1,790
)
Bank loans  (20,195) 
(20,195
) (13,754) 
(13,754
)
Held to maturity liabilities  (1,717) 
(1,717
)    
Commercial bills  (3,951) 
(3,951
) (3,717) 
(3,717
)
Forward exchange contracts  (68) (68) (21) (21)
Non-convertible notes  (10,724) 
(10,724
) (7,957) 
(7,957
)
B class notes      (4,858) 
(4,858
)
  $(37,239)$
(37,239
)$(34,230)$
(34,230
)
Estimation of fair values
The following summarizes the major methods and assumptions used in estimating the fair values of financial instruments reflected in the table.
Derivatives
Forward exchange contracts and options are marked to market by discounting the contractual forward price and deducting the current spot rate. For interest rate swaps, broker quotes are used. Those quotes are back tested using pricing models or discounted cash flow techniques.
Where discounted cash flow techniques are used, estimated future cash flows are based on management’s best estimates and the discount rate is a market related rate for a similar instrument at the balance sheet date. Where other pricing models are used, inputs are based on market related data at the balance sheet date.
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings
Fair value is calculated based on discounted expected future principal and interest cash flows.
Finance lease liabilities
The fair value is estimated as the present value of future cash flows, discounted at interest rates implicit in the relevant lease agreements. These implicit interest rates are in line with current market rates.
Trade and other receivables/payables
For receivables / payables with a remaining life of less than one year, the notional amount is deemed to reflect the fair value. All other receivables / payables are discounted to determine the fair value.
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements

Interest rates used for determining fair value
The Company uses the government yield curve as of June 30, 2007 plus an adequate constant credit spread to discount financial instruments. The interest rates used are as follows:
  
At June 30,
  
2007
 
2006
Derivatives 6.0% 6.0%
Loans and borrowings 3.9% - 15.0% 4.2% - 15.0%
Leases 9.2% 9.0%
Receivables 15.8% 18.1%
17.Operating leases
Leases as lessee
The Company leases various office equipment and other facilities under operating leases. The leases have maturities of between one and nine years, some with an option to renew the lease after that period. None of the leases includes contingent rentals. There are no restrictions placed upon the lessee by entering into these leases.
During the year ended June 30, 2007, $1,295,000 was recognized as an expense in the statement of operations in respect of operating leases (2006: $878,000, 2005: $359,000 and 2004: $585,000)
Non-cancellable operating lease rentals at June 30, 2007 are payable as follows:

   (-000-) 
Less than one year $3,191 
One-two years  1,199 
Two-three years  1,026 
Three-four years  629 
Four-five years  296 
Thereafter  423 
  $6,764 
Leases as lessor
The Company leases containers on a daily basis in the ordinary course of business. These leases can vary in length from a minimum hire period of 30 days to up to five years and longer.
These non-cancellable operating leases have maturities of between 1 and 5 years. All leases include a clause to enable upward revision of the rental charge.
The Company has no other lessor relationships apart from those relating the rental of containers.
The future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable leases are as follows:
  
At June 30,
 
  
2007
 
2006
 
  (-000-) 
Less than one year $364 $360 
Between one and five years  414  669 
More than five years     
  $778 $1,029 

During the year ended June 30, 2007, $21,483,000 was recognized as income from the hire of containers in the statement of operations in respect of operating leases (2006: $15,921,000, 2005: $7,224,000 and 2004: $12,351,000).
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements

18.Commitments and contingencies
There is a pending litigation case by a former employee against the Company. The action is being defended and advice from legal counsel indicates that it is not practicable to estimate the potential liability at this stage. Based on legal advice, the Company believes that there will not be a material liability arising from this case.
There were no other commitments or contingencies of the Company for capital or otherwise not already disclosed elsewhere in the consolidated financial statements.
19.Acquisitions of subsidiaries
On May 31, 2007, the Company acquired the business and assets of Professional Sales & Hire (Terrigal Motors Ltd) for $303,000 satisfied in cash. The company sells and hires shipping containers. In the one month to June 30, 2007, the business contributed net profit of $5,000 to the consolidated net income for the year. If the acquisition had occurred on July 1, 2006, consolidated revenues would have been $74,521,000 (unaudited) and net income would have been $237,000 (unaudited).
The acquisition had the following effect on the Company’s assets and liabilities during the year ended June 30, 2007:
  
Professional Sales and Hire
 
  
Fair
values
 
Fair value
adjustments
 
Carrying
amounts
 
  (-000-) 
        
Container hire fleet 
$
312 
$
88 
$
224 
Deferred tax liability  (26) (26)  
Net identifiable assets and liabilities 
$
286 
$
62 
$
224 
           
Goodwill on acquisitions 
$
17    
 
  
Consideration paid, satisfied in cash  303       
           
Net cash outflow 
$
303    
 
  
Goodwill has arisen on the acquisition because of customer relationships that did not meet the criteria for recognition as an intangible asset at the date of acquisition.
During the year ended June 30, 2006 the Company acquired the following businesses:
·Royal Wolf Hi-Tech Pty Limited
·Australian Container Network Pty Ltd
·Cape Containers Pty Limited
On March 30, 2006, the Company acquired the remaining 50% of the shares in Royal Wolf Hi-Tech Pty Limited which it did not already own for $591,000 satisfied in cash. This company sells, hires and modifies containers. In the three months to June 30, 2006, the subsidiary contributed a net loss of $19,000 to the consolidated net loss for the year. If the acquisition had occurred on July 1, 2005, consolidated revenues would have been $52,021,000 (unaudited) and the net loss would have been $486,000 (unaudited). The Company previously acquired the initial 50% shares in Royal Wolf Hi-Tech Pty Limited and goodwill of $99,000 has been recognized in respect of this initial acquisition.
On December 16, 2005, the Company acquired the business and assets of Cape Containers Pty Limited for $619,000 satisfied in cash. This company sells and hires shipping containers. In the six months to June 30, 2006, the business contributed net income of $68,000 to the consolidated net loss for the year. If the acquisition had occurred on July 1, 2005, consolidated revenues would have been $50,824,000 (unaudited) and the net loss would have been $378,000 (unaudited).
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements

On April 28, 2006, the Company acquired the business and assets of Australian Container Network Pty Ltd for $4.1 million, of which $3.7 million was satisfied in cash. The Company has recognized a provision for the $0.6 million deferred consideration extending to August 2007. This company sells and hires containers. In the two months to June 30, 2006, the business contributed net income of $50,000 to the consolidated net loss for the year. If the acquisition had occurred on July 1, 2005, consolidated revenues would have been $53,262,000 (unaudited) and net loss would have been $177,000 (unaudited).
The acquisitions had the following effect on the Company’s assets and liabilities during the year ended June 30, 2006:
Acquiree’s net assets at the acquisition date

    
Royal Wolf Hi-Tech
 
Australian Container Network
 
Cape Containers
 
      
Fair
     
Fair
     
Fair
   
      
Value
    
Value
    
value
   
    
Fair
 
Adjust-
 
Carrying
 
Fair
 
Adjust-
 
Carrying
 
Fair
 
Adjust-
 
Carrying
 
   
Values
 
ments
 
Amounts
 
Values
 
ments
 
Amounts
 
Values
 
ments
 
Amounts
 
  
(-000-)
 
Property, plant and equipment   $91 $22 $69 $147 $17 $130 $2 $ $2 
Container hire fleet    1,245  522  723  3,327  2,039  1,288  487  129  358 
Inventories    74  22  52  418  128  290       
Trade and other receivables    163    163             
Cash and cash equivalents    70    70             
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings    (353)   (353)            
Deferred tax liability    (170) (170)   (655) (655)   (39) (39)  
Trade and other payables    (170)   (170)       (13)   (13)
                      
Net identifiable assets and liabilities   $950 $396 $554 $3,237 $1,529 $1,708 $437 $90 $347 
                      
Goodwill on acquisitions   $210     $911     $183     
Consideration paid, satisfied in cash*    591      3,715      619     
Deferred consideration accrued          432           
Cash (acquired)    (70)                
                      
Net cash outflow   $521     $3,715     $619     
*Includes legal fees amounting to $74,000

Goodwill has arisen on the acquisitions because of customer relationships that did not meet the criteria for recognition as an intangible asset at the date of acquisition.

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements

20.Reconciliation of cash flows from operating activities
      
Six Months
   
  
Year Ended
 
Ended
 
Year Ended
 
  
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
  
2007
 
2006
 
2005
 
2004
 
  (-000-) 
Cash flows from operating activities
             
Profit/(loss) for the period $312 $(428)$(177)$284 
Adjustments for:
             
Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment  
(23
)
 
(21
)
 
(13
)
 
(21
)
Foreign exchange (gain) / loss  (134) (38) (252) 287 
Unrealized loss on forward exchange contracts  
40
  
22
  
  
 
Unrealized gain on interest rate swap  (174) (219)    
Depreciation and amortization  2,577  2,668  1,480  2,504 
Share of associates net profit      (133) (68)
Investment income  (239) (156) (80) (87)
Interest expense  4,378  3,017  1,127  2,397 
Income tax (benefit) / expense  490  214  75  400 
Cash settled share based payment expenses  
336
  
222
  
40
  
96
 
Operating profit before changes in working capital and provisions
  
7,563
  
5,281
  
2,067
  
5,792
 
(Increase) / decrease in trade and other receivables  
(5,017
)
 
(1,778
)
 
(458
)
 
(977
)
(Increase) / decrease in inventories  12,017  4,959  (334) 2,882 
Increase / (decrease) in trade and other payables  
(1,869
)
 
3,299
  
1,518
  
(2,762
)
Increase / (decrease) in provisions and employee benefits  
12
  
411
  
226
  
33
 
   12,706  12,172  3,019  4,968 
Interest (paid)/received, net  (3,799) (2,118) (902) (1,182)
Income taxes (paid)/received  49  -  (587) 576 
Net cash from operating activities
 $8,956 $10,054 $1,530 $4,362 
21.Related parties
Transactions with key management personnel
No director has entered into a material contract with the Company and there were no material contracts involving directors’ interests. In addition to their salaries, the Company also provides non-cash benefits to key management personnel
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements

Associates
There were no equity investees, or associates, at June 30, 2007 or 2006. On March 30, 2006, the Company acquired the remaining 50% of the shares in Royal Wolf Hi-Tech Pty Limited which it did not already own (see Note 19). Royal Wolf Hi-Tech Pty limited was previously accounted for using the equity method of accounting.
Key management personnel related parties
A number of key management persons of the Company, or their related parties, hold positions in other entities that result in them having control or significant influence over the financial or operating policies of these entities. A number of these entities transacted with the Company in the reporting periods. The terms and conditions of the transactions with the other related parties were no more favorable than those available, or which might reasonably be expected to be available, on similar transactions to non-key management personnel related entities on an arm’s length basis. The aggregate amounts recognized during the year for transactions with related parties (RW Logistic Pty Limited) were sales revenues and inventory purchases of $35,000 and $1,657,000 and $2,355,000 and $967,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2005 and for the year ended December 31, 2004, respectively. While the Company itself has no interest in RW Logistic Pty Limited, this entity is related through common shareholders and directorships
22.Subsequent events
On September 13, 2007 (in the U.S.), General Finance Corporation (“GFC”) completed the acquisition of the Company. Based upon the actual exchange rate of one U.S. dollar to $0.8407 Australian dollar realized in connection with payments made upon completion of the acquisition, the purchase price for the Company was $64.3 million, including deposits of $1,005,000 previously paid by GFC in connection with the acquisition. The purchase price, less the deposits, was paid by a combination of cash plus the issuance to Bison Capital Australia, L.P. (“Bison Capital”) of 1,380 shares of common stock of GFN U.S. Australasia Holdings, Inc. (“GFN U.S.”), constituting 13.8% of the outstanding capital stock of GFN U.S. immediately following the issuance. As a result, GFC indirectly owns 86.2% of the Company and Bison Capital indirectly owns the remaining 13.8%. The aggregate acquisition consideration was approximately $107.7 million, including a total of $2.5 million in cash payable in two equal installments on the first and second anniversaries of the acquisition in exchange for a non-compete covenant. The aggregate consideration also includes approximately $40.9 million of indebtedness under Royal Wolf’s senior credit facility with ANZ.

In connection with the closing of the acquisition, the Company’s existing senior credit facility with ANZ (see Note 11) was amended to increase the total facility limit to $64.4 million, including the existing borrowings under the facility, and to make certain other changes relating to ownership of theCompany and related matters. The facility is subject to annual review by ANZ, and is secured by a lien on all or substantially all of the assets of the Company. In connection with the amendment of the facility, the Company paid ANZ a loan approval fee of $210,000 and agreed to bear certain costs of ANZ. At the completion of the acquisition, the total secured bank loans balance, including accrued interest, was $36.2 million. The Non-convertible notes were repaid in full. In connection with the ANZ facility, the Company has entered into a five-year interest rate hedge of $18.9 million notional amount for five years.
The amended ANZ facility contains customary reporting covenants.
At a special meeting of the GFC board of directors held on September 11, 2007, the board changed GFC’s fiscal year to June 30 from December 31, and, as result, is required to file a transition report on Form 10-K with respect to the six months ended June 30, 2007. Since GFC had no operations prior to the merger, the Company has been determined to be the accounting predecessor and is, therefore, filing these consolidated financial statements for the years ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, for the six months ended June 30, 2005 and for the year ended December 31, 2004 in GFC’s transition report on Form 10-K. The Company’s results of operations will be included in GFC’s consolidated financial statements from the completion date of the acquisition and will be first reported in its Form 10-Q for the quarter ending September 30, 2007.
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