SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
x | QUARTERLY REPORT UNDERPURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2008 |
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2008
| TRANSITION REPORT UNDERPURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT |
| OF 1934 |
For the transition period from _________ to _________
Commission file number 000-11991
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE | | 30-0091294 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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No. 1169 Yumeng Road
Ruian Economic Development District
Ruian City, Zhejiang Province, Zip: 325200
People’s Republic Of China
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Registrant’s telephone number)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes x No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See definition of “accelerated filer”, “large accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large Accelerated Filer o | Accelerated Filer o | Non-Accelerated Filer o | Smaller Reporting Company x |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act):
Yes o No x
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant classes of common equity, as of the latest practicable date:
As of JuneSeptember 30, 2008 there were 18,279,254 shares of Common Stock outstandingthe Company’scommon stock, par value $0.002 per share, outstanding.
FORM 10-Q
For the Quarter Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008
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| Controls and Procedures | 27 |
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PART II. | OTHER INFORMATION | 27 |
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Item 4. | Submission of Matters To a Vote of Security Holders | 27 |
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SORL Auto Parts, Inc. and Subsidiaries
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June 30, 2008 (unaudited) and December 31, 2007
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Assets | | | | | |
Current Assets | | | | | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | | US$ | | | US$ | | |
Accounts Receivable, Net of Provision | | | 38,862,983 | | | 30,586,239 | |
Notes Receivable | | | 12,805,169 | | | 9,410,385 | |
Inventory | | | 13,531,271 | | | 8,220,373 | |
Prepayments | | | 3,309,421 | | | 1,336,212 | |
Other Current Assets | | | 2,259,417 | | | 4,275,294 | |
Total Current Assets | | | 75,249,438 | | | 58,168,714 | |
Fixed Assets | | | | | | | |
Property, Plant and Equipment | | | 30,828,160 | | | 27,889,182 | |
Less: Accumulated Depreciation | | | (7,676,656 | ) | | (6,094,229 | ) |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net | | | 23,151,504 | | | 21,794,953 | |
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Land Use Rights, Net | | | 14,627,491 | | | 13,889,705 | |
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Other Assets | | | | | | | |
Deferred Compensation Cost-Stock options | | | 39,753 | | | 69,571 | |
Intangible Assets | | | 160,770 | | | 76,150 | |
Less: Accumulated Amortization | | | (31,250 | ) | | (25,116 | ) |
Intangible Assets, Net | | | 129,520 | | | 51,034 | |
Total Other Assets | | | 169,273 | | | 120,605 | |
Total Assets | | US$ | | | US$ | | |
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Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | | | | | | | |
Current Liabilities | | | | | | | |
Accounts Payable and Notes Payable | | | | | | | |
Deposit Received from Customers | | | 3,557,350 | | | 2,079,946 | |
Short Term Bank Loans | | | 1,990,622 | | | 3,370,328 | |
Income Tax Payable | | | 732,316 | | | 373,769 | |
Accrued Expenses | | | 3,234,970 | | | 1,859,938 | |
Other Current Liabilities | | | 487,979 | | | 463,563 | |
Total Current Liabilities | | | 18,016,445 | | | 13,452,716 | |
Minority Interest | | | 9,493,164 | | | 8,024,152 | |
Shareholders' Equity | | | | | | | |
Common Stock - $0.002 Par Value; 50,000,000 authorized, | | | | | | | |
18,279,254 Issued and Outstanding as of | | | | | | | |
June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 respectively | | | 36,558 | | | 36,558 | |
Additional Paid In Capital | | | 37,498,452 | | | 37,498,452 | |
Reserves | | | 2,661,841 | | | 1,882,979 | |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | | | 10,355,764 | | | 5,432,189 | |
Retained Earnings | | | 35,135,482 | | | 27,646,931 | |
| | | 85,688,097 | | | 72,497,109 | |
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | | US$ | | | US$ | | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
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SORL Auto Parts, Inc. and Subsidiaries
SORL Auto Parts, Inc. and SubsidiariesCondensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
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For The Three Months and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007
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September 30, 2008(unaudited) and December 31, 2007
| | Three Months Ended June 30, | | Six Months Ended June 30, | |
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Sales | | US$ | 42,186,119 | | | 29,189,572 | | | 72,844,561 | | | 53,606,561 | |
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Cost of Sales | | | 30,776,773 | | | 22,829,287 | | | 52,793,354 | | | 41,555,339 | |
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Gross Profit | | | 11,409,346 | | | 6,360,285 | | | 20,051,207 | | | 12,051,222 | |
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Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Selling and Distribution Expenses | | | 2,771,803 | | | 1,331,643 | | | 4,611,078 | | | 2,515,290 | |
General and Administrative Expenses | | | 2,718,217 | | | 1,027,436 | | | 4,694,418 | | | 2,720,623 | |
Financial Expenses | | | 383,320 | | | 114,268 | | | 752,996 | | | 257,436 | |
Total Expenses | | | 5,873,340 | | | 2,473,347 | | | 10,058,492 | | | 5,493,349 | |
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Operating Income | | | 5,536,006 | | | 3,886,938 | | | 9,992,715 | | | 6,557,873 | |
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Other Income | | | 222,762 | | | 351,932 | | | 333,840 | | | 384,272 | |
Non-Operating Expenses | | | (175,785 | ) | | (80,550 | ) | | (254,963 | ) | | (84,639 | ) |
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Income (Loss) Before Provision for Income Taxes | | | 5,582,983 | | | 4,158,320 | | | 10,071,592 | | | 6,857,506 | |
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Provision for Income Taxes | | | 318,757 | | | (422,721 | ) | | 882,231 | | | (60,256 | ) |
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Net Income Before Minority Interest | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
& Other Comprehensive Income | | US$ | 5,264,226 | | | 4,581,041 | | | 9,189,361 | | | 6,917,762 | |
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Minority Interest | | | 527,929 | | | 461,930 | | | 921,948 | | | 697,119 | |
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Net Income Attributable to Shareholders | | | 4,736,297 | | | 4,119,111 | | | 8,267,413 | | | 6,220,643 | |
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Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment | | | 2,110,749 | | | 1,075,648 | | | 5,470,639 | | | 1,697,589 | |
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Minority Interest's Share | | | 211,075 | | | 107,565 | | | 547,064 | | | 169,759 | |
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Comprehensive Income (Loss) | | | 6,635,971 | | | 5,087,194 | | | 13,190,988 | | | 7,748,473 | |
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Weighted average common share - Basic | | | 18,279,254 | | | 18,275,126 | | | 18,279,254 | | | 18,275,126 | |
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Weighted average common share - Diluted | | | 18,287,764 | | | 18,322,260 | | | 18,288,958 | | | 18,328,526 | |
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EPS - Basic | | | 0.26 | | | 0.23 | | | 0.45 | | | 0.34 | |
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EPS - Diluted | | | 0.26 | | | 0.22 | | | 0.45 | | | 0.34 | |
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| | September 30, 2008 | | December 31, 2007 | |
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Assets | | | | | | | |
Current Assets | | | | | | | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | | US$ | 5,950,987 | | US$ | 4,340,211 | |
Accounts Receivable, Net of Provision | | | 36,210,887 | | | 30,586,239 | |
Notes Receivable | | | 6,809,907 | | | 9,410,385 | |
Inventory | | | 20,831,986 | | | 8,220,373 | |
Prepayments | | | 2,730,862 | | | 1,336,212 | |
Other Current Assets | | | 3,614,446 | | | 4,275,294 | |
Total Current Assets | | | 76,149,075 | | | 58,168,714 | |
Fixed Assets | | | | | | | |
Property, Plant and Equipment | | | 32,545,735 | | | 27,889,182 | |
Less: Accumulated Depreciation | | | (8,325,938 | ) | | (6,094,229 | ) |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net | | | 24,219,797 | | | 21,794,953 | |
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Land Use Rights, Net | | | 14,632,351 | | | 13,889,705 | |
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Other Assets | | | | | | | |
Deferred Compensation Cost-Stock Options | | | 24,844 | | | 69,571 | |
Intangible Assets | | | 161,733 | | | 76,150 | |
Less: Accumulated Amortization | | | (35,274 | ) | | (25,116 | ) |
Intangible Assets, Net | | | 126,459 | | | 51,034 | |
Other Non-current Assets | | | - | | | - | |
Total Other Assets | | | 151,303 | | | 120,605 | |
Total Assets | | US$ | 115,152,526 | | US$ | 93,973,977 | |
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Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | | | | | | | |
Current Liabilities | | | | | | | |
Accounts Payable and Notes Payable | | US$ | 5,093,924 | | US$ | 5,305,172 | |
Deposit Received from Customers | | | 5,538,253 | | | 2,079,946 | |
Short Term Bank Loans | | | 2,002,533 | | | 3,370,328 | |
Income Tax Payable | | | 491,587 | | | 373,769 | |
Accrued Expenses | | | 3,233,396 | | | 1,859,938 | |
Other Current Liabilities | | | 429,628 | | | 463,563 | |
Total Current Liabilities | | | 16,789,321 | | | 13,452,716 | |
Minority Interest | | | 9,812,875 | | | 8,024,152 | |
Shareholders' Equity | | | | | | | |
Common Stock - $0.002 Par Value; 50,000,000 Authorized, | | | | | | | |
18,279,254 - Issued and Outstanding as of | | | | | | | |
June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 respectively | | | 36,558 | | | 36,558 | |
Additional Paid In Capital | | | 37,498,452 | | | 37,498,452 | |
Reserves | | | 2,897,555 | | | 1,882,979 | |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | | | 10,876,022 | | | 5,432,189 | |
Retained Earnings | | | 37,241,743 | | | 27,646,931 | |
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Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | | US$ | 115,152,526 | | US$ | 93,973,977 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
SORL Auto Parts, Inc. and Subsidiaries
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For The Three Months and Six Months Ended JuneSORL Auto Parts, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income(unaudited) For The Three Months and Nine Months Ended on September 30, 2008 and 2007 |
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Cash Flows from Operating Activities | | | | | | | | | |
Net Income | | US$ | 4,736,297 | | | 4,119,111 | | | 8,267,413 | | | 6,220,643 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash from operating activities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Minority Interest | | | 527,929 | | | 461,930 | | | 921,948 | | | 697,119 | |
Bad Debt Expense | | | 10,450 | | | (234,154 | ) | | 21,282 | | | 187,176 | |
Depreciation and Amortization | | | 674,504 | | | 370,097 | | | 1,329,059 | | | 710,394 | |
Stock-Based Compensation Expense | | | 14,909 | | | 38,110 | | | 29,818 | | | 53,019 | |
Loss on disposal of Fixed Assets | | | 2,519 | | | | | | 2,519 | | | 1,108 | |
Changes in Assets and Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Account Receivables | | | (2,142,593 | ) | | (2,100,597 | ) | | (6,092,371 | ) | | (4,634,961 | ) |
Notes Receivables | | | (2,102,462 | ) | | (1,237,625 | ) | | (2,731,319 | ) | | (5,615,402 | ) |
Other Currents Assets | | | (165,931 | ) | | (680,963 | ) | | 2,181,644 | | | (912,057 | ) |
Inventory | | | (2,164,427 | ) | | (2,426,343 | ) | | (4,642,399 | ) | | (2,694,515 | ) |
Prepayments | | | (712,009 | ) | | 1,413,829 | | | (1,828,836 | ) | | 3,332,649 | |
Accounts Payable and Notes Payable | | | 418,290 | | | 2,060,032 | | | 2,276,580 | | | 991,030 | |
Income Tax Payable | | | 218,643 | | | 64,855 | | | 358,547 | | | 72,614 | |
Deposits Received from Customers | | | 828,703 | | | (4,080 | ) | | 1,311,351 | | | 282,352 | |
Other Current Liabilities and Accrued Expenses | | | 1,220,975 | | | (255,848 | ) | | 1,203,937 | | | (385,245 | ) |
Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities | | | 1,365,797 | | | 1,588,354 | | | 2,609,173 | | | (1,694,076 | ) |
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Cash Flows from Investing Activities | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Acquisition of Property and Equipment | | | (552,037 | ) | | (3,271,641 | ) | | (1,109,428 | ) | | (5,335,361 | ) |
Investment in Intangible Assets | | | (78,109 | ) | | — | | | (78,737 | ) | | (19,915 | ) |
Net Cash Flows from Investing Activities | | | (630,146 | ) | | (3,271,641 | ) | | (1,188,165 | ) | | (5,355,276 | ) |
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Cash Flows from Financing Activities | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from (Repayment of) Bank Loans | | | 930,359 | | | 1,492,936 | | | (1,502,107 | ) | | 1,492,936 | |
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Net Cash flows from Financing Activities | | | 930,359 | | | 1,492,936 | | | (1,502,107 | ) | | 1,492,936 | |
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Effects on changes in foreign exchange rate | | | 82,357 | | | 89,213 | | | 222,065 | | | 170,257 | |
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Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | 1,748,367 | | | (101,138 | ) | | 140,966 | | | (5,386,159 | ) |
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Cash and Cash Equivalents- Beginning of the year | | | 2,732,810 | | | 5,852,480 | | | 4,340,211 | | | 11,137,501 | |
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Cash and cash Equivalents - End of the period | | US$ | 4,481,177 | | | 5,751,342 | | | 4,481,177 | | | 5,751,342 | |
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Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest Paid | | | 77,081 | | | 12,914 | | | 103,125 | | | 12,914 | |
Tax Paid | | | 505,146 | | | 495,257 | | | 2,388,521 | | | 853,436 | |
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Sales | | US$ | 32,967,579 | | | 29,703,227 | | | 105,812,140 | | | 83,309,788 | |
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Cost of Sales | | | 24,550,613 | | | 23,064,724 | | | 77,343,967 | | | 64,620,063 | |
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Gross Profit | | | 8,416,966 | | | 6,638,503 | | | 28,468,173 | | | 18,689,725 | |
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Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Selling and Distribution Expenses | | | 2,261,143 | | | 1,928,763 | | | 6,872,221 | | | 4,444,053 | |
General and Administrative Expenses | | | 3,018,390 | | | 1,682,071 | | | 7,712,808 | | | 4,402,694 | |
Financial Expenses | | | 221,694 | | | 349,056 | | | 974,690 | | | 606,492 | |
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Total Expenses | | | 5,501,227 | | | 3,959,890 | | | 15,559,719 | | | 9,453,239 | |
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Operating Income | | | 2,915,739 | | | 2,678,613 | | | 12,908,454 | | | 9,236,486 | |
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Other Income | | | 276,752 | | | 118,334 | | | 610,592 | | | 502,606 | |
Non-Operating Expenses | | | (119,677 | ) | | (10,357 | ) | | (374,640 | ) | | (94,996 | ) |
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Income (Loss) Before Provision for Income Taxes | | | 3,072,814 | | | 2,786,590 | | | 13,144,406 | | | 9,644,096 | |
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Provision for Income Taxes | | | 468,935 | | | 434,139 | | | 1,351,166 | | | 373,883 | |
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Net Income Before Minority Interest | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
& Other Comprehensive Income | | US$ | 2,603,879 | | | 2,352,451 | | | 11,793,240 | | | 9,270,213 | |
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Minority Interest | | | 261,904 | | | 239,867 | | | 1,183,852 | | | 936,986 | |
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Net Income Attributable to Shareholders | | | 2,341,975 | | | 2,112,584 | | | 10,609,388 | | | 8,333,227 | |
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Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment | | | 578,065 | | | 1,025,919 | | | 6,048,704 | | | 2,723,508 | |
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Minority Interest's Share | | | (57,807 | ) | | (102,592 | ) | | (604,871 | ) | | (272,351 | ) |
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Comprehensive Income (Loss) | | | 2,862,233 | | | 3,035,911 | | | 16,053,221 | | | 10,784,384 | |
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Weighted average common share – Basic | | | 18,279,254 | | | 18,278,805 | | | 18,279,254 | | | 18,276,366 | |
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Weighted average common share – Diluted | | | 18,283,011 | | | 18,312,574 | | | 18,287,094 | | | 18,323,125 | |
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EPS - Basic | | | 0.13 | | | 0.12 | | | 0.58 | | | 0.46 | |
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EPS – Diluted | | | 0.13 | | | 0.12 | | | 0.58 | | | 0.45 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
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Beginning Balance - April 1, 2007 | | | 18,275,126 | | | 36,550 | | | 37,444,051 | | | 1,008,786 | | | 19,878,625 | | | 1,662,216 | | | 60,030,228 | | | 6,633,940 | |
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Net Income | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 4,119,111 | | | — | | | 4,119,111 | | | 461,930 | |
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Other Comprehensive Income | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 968,083 | | | 968,083 | | | 107,565 | |
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Transfer to reserve | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 415,737 | | | (415,737 | ) | | — | | | — | | | — | |
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4,128 options issued | | | — | | | — | | | 23,201 | | | | | | — | | | — | | | 23,201 | | | — | |
Ending Balance - June 30, 2007 | | | 18,275,126 | | | 36,550 | | | 37,467,252 | | | 1,424,523 | | | 23,581,999 | | | 2,630,299 | | | 65,140,623 | | | 7,203,435 | |
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Beginning Balance - April 1, 2008 | | | 18,279,254 | | | 36,558 | | | 37,498,452 | | | 2,237,597 | | | 30,823,429 | | | 8,456,090 | | | 79,052,126 | | | 8,754,160 | |
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Net Income | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 4,736,297 | | | — | | | 4,736,297 | | | 527,929 | |
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Other Comprehensive Income | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 1,899,674 | | | 1,899,674 | | | 211,075 | |
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Transfer to reserve | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 424,244 | | | (424,244 | ) | | — | | | — | | | — | |
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Ending Balance - June 30, 2008 | | | 18,279,254 | | | 36,558 | | | 37,498,452 | | | 2,661,841 | | | 35,135,482 | | | 10,355,764 | | | 85,688,097 | | | 9,493,164 | |
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows(unaudited)For The Three Months and Nine Months Ended on September 30, 2008 and 2007
| | Three Months Ended September 30, | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |
| | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2008 | | 2007 | |
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Cash Flows from Operating Activities | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Income | | US$ | 2,341,975 | | | 2,112,584 | | | 10,609,388 | | | 8,333,227 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash from operating activities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Minority Interest | | | 261,904 | | | 239,867 | | | 1,183,852 | | | 936,986 | |
Bad Debt Expense | | | 666,231 | | | (163,553 | ) | | 687,513 | | | 23,623 | |
Depreciation and Amortization | | | 695,872 | | | 447,548 | | | 2,024,931 | | | 1,157,942 | |
Stock-Based Compensation Expense | | | 14,909 | | | 46,117 | | | 44,727 | | | 99,136 | |
Loss on disposal of Fixed Assets | | | 23,176 | | | (1,870 | ) | | 25,695 | | | (762 | ) |
Changes in Assets and Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Account Receivables | | | 2,220,955 | | | 1,198,001 | | | (3,871,416 | ) | | (3,436,960 | ) |
Notes Receivables | | | 6,053,775 | | | 3,449,736 | | | 3,322,456 | | | (2,165,666 | ) |
Other Currents Assets | | | (1,347,718 | ) | | (238,235 | ) | | 833,926 | | | (1,150,292 | ) |
Inventory | | | (7,198,208 | ) | | (1,339,563 | ) | | (11,840,607 | ) | | (4,034,078 | ) |
Prepayments | | | 596,577 | | | 45,087 | | | (1,232,259 | ) | | 3,377,736 | |
Accounts Payable and Notes Payable | | | (2,958,382 | ) | | (252,806 | ) | | (681,802 | ) | | 738,224 | |
Income Tax Payable | | | (240,729 | ) | | 774,165 | | | 117,818 | | | 358,547 | |
Deposits Received from Customers | | | 1,953,771 | | | 56,601 | | | 3,265,122 | | | 338,953 | |
Other Current Liabilities and Accrued Expenses | | | (85,437 | ) | | (459,064 | ) | | 1,118,500 | | | (356,077 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities | | | 2,998,671 | | | 5,914,615 | | | 5,607,844 | | | 4,220,539 | |
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Cash Flows from Investing Activities | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Acquisition of Property and Equipment | | | (1,559,786 | ) | | (5,521,198 | ) | | (2,669,214 | ) | | (10,856,559 | ) |
Acquisition of Land Use Rights | | | - | | | (7,377,271 | ) | | | | | (7,377,271 | ) |
Investment in Intangible Assets | | | | | | (5,818 | ) | | (78,737 | ) | | (25,733 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Cash Flows from Investing Activities | | | (1,559,786 | ) | | (12,904,287 | ) | | (2,747,951 | ) | | (18,259,563 | ) |
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Cash Flows from Financing Activities | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from (Repayment of) Bank Loans | | | | | | 3,159,176 | | | (1,502,107 | ) | | 4,652,112 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Cash flows from Financing Activities | | | | | | 3,159,176 | | | (1,502,107 | ) | | 4,652,112 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Effects on changes in foreign exchange rate | | | 30,925 | | | 51,979 | | | 252,990 | | | 222,236 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | 1,469,810 | | | (3,778,517 | ) | | 1,610,776 | | | (9,164,676 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents- Beginning of the year | | | 4,481,177 | | | 5,751,342 | | | 4,340,211 | | | 11,137,501 | |
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Cash and cash Equivalents - End of the year | | US$ | 5,950,987 | | | 1,972,825 | | | 5,950,987 | | | 1,972,825 | |
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Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest Paid | | | 33,564 | | | 105,363 | | | 136,689 | | | 118,277 | |
Tax Paid | | | 512,562 | | | 331,779 | | | 2,901,083 | | | 1,185,215 | |
Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007
|
| | Number | | Common | | Additional | | Reserves | | Retained | | Accumu. Other | | | | | |
| | of Share | | Stock | | Paid-in | | | | Earnings | | Comprehensive | | Shareholders' | | Minority | |
| | | | | | Capital | | | | (Deficit) | | Income | | Equity | | Interest | |
Beginning Balance - January 1, 2007 | | | 18,275,126 | | | 36,550 | | | 37,444,051 | | | 797,116 | | | 17,988,763 | | | 1,102,469 | | | 57,368,949 | | | 6,336,557 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Income | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 6,220,643 | | | | | | 6,220,643 | | | 697,119 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other Comprehensive Income | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 1,527,830 | | | 1,527,830 | | | 169,759 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Transfer to reserve | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 627,407 | | | (627,407 | ) | | — | | | — | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
4,128 options issued | | | — | | | — | | | 23,201 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 23,201 | | | — | |
Ending Balance - June 30, 2007 | | | 18,275,126 | | | 36,550 | | | 37,467,252 | | | 1,424,523 | | | 23,581,999 | | | 2,630,299 | | | 65,140,623 | | | 7,203,435 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning Balance - January 1, 2008 | | | 18,279,254 | | | 36,558 | | | 37,498,452 | | | 1,882,979 | | | 27,646,931 | | | 5,432,189 | | | 72,497,109 | | | 8,024,152 | |
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Net Income | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 8,267,413 | | | | | | 8,267,413 | | | 921,948 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other Comprehensive Income | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 4,923,575 | | | 4,923,575 | | | 547,064 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Transfer to reserve | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 778,862 | | | (778,862 | ) | | — | | | — | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
4,128 options issued | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Ending Balance - June 30, 2008 | | | 18,279,254 | | | 36,558 | | | 37,498,452 | | | 2,661,841 | | | 35,135,482 | | | 10,355,764 | | | 85,688,097 | | | 9,493,164 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
Three Months Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 | |
| | Number | | Common | | Additional | | Reserves | | Retained | | Accumu. Other | | | | | |
| | of Share | | Stock | | Paid-in | | | | Earnings | | Comprehensive | | Shareholders' | | Minority | |
| | | | | | Capital | | | | (Deficit) | | Income | | Equity | | Interest | |
Beginning Balance - July 1, 2007 | | | 18,275,126 | | | 36,550 | | | 37,467,252 | | | 1,424,523 | | | 23,581,999 | | | 2,630,299 | | | 65,140,623 | | | 7,203,435 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Income | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 2,112,584 | | | - | | | 2,112,584 | | | 239,867 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other Comprehensive Income | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 923,327 | | | 923,327 | | | 102,592 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Transfer to reserve | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 215,880 | | | (215,880 | ) | | - | | | - | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stock issued to previous employees | | | 4,128.00 | | | 8.00 | | | 31,200 | | | | | | - | | | - | | | 31,208 | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ending Balance - September 30, 2007 | | | 18,279,254 | | | 36,558 | | | 37,498,452 | | | 1,640,403 | | | 25,478,703 | | | 3,553,626 | | | 68,207,742 | | | 7,545,894 | |
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Beginning Balance - July 1, 2008 | | | 18,279,254 | | | 36,558 | | | 37,498,452 | | | 2,661,841 | | | 35,135,482 | | | 10,355,764 | | | 85,688,097 | | | 9,493,164 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Income | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 2,341,975 | | | - | | | 2,341,975 | | | 261,904 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other Comprehensive Income | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 520,258 | | | 520,258 | | | 57,807 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Transfer to reserve | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 235,714 | | | (235,714 | ) | | - | | | - | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ending Balance - September 30, 2008 | | | 18,279,254 | | | 36,558 | | | 37,498,452 | | | 2,897,555 | | | 37,241,743 | | | 10,876,022 | | | 88,550,330 | | | 9,812,875 | |
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007
| | Number | | Common | | Additional | | Reserves | | Retained | | Accumu. Other | | | | | |
| | of Share | | Stock | | Paid-in | | | | Earnings | | Comprehensive | | Shareholders' | | Minority | |
| | | | | | Capital | | | | (Deficit) | | Income | | Equity | | Interest | |
Beginning Balance - January 1, 2007 | | | 18,275,126 | | | 36,550 | | | 37,444,051 | | | 797,116 | | | 17,988,763 | | | 1,102,469 | | | 57,368,949 | | | 6,336,557 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Income | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 8,333,227 | | | - | | | 8,333,227 | | | 936,986 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other Comprehensive Income | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 2,451,157 | | | 2,451,157 | | | 272,351 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Transfer to reserve | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 843,287 | | | (843,287 | ) | | - | | | - | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
4,128 options issued | | | - | | | - | | | 23,201 | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 23,201 | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stock issued to previous employees | | | 4,128.00 | | | 8.00 | | | 31,200 | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 31,208 | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ending Balance - September 30, 2007 | | | 18,279,254 | | | 36,558 | | | 37,498,452 | | | 1,640,403 | | | 25,478,703 | | | 3,553,626 | | | 68,207,742 | | | 7,545,894 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning Balance - January 1, 2008 | | | 18,279,254 | | | 36,558 | | | 37,498,452 | | | 1,882,979 | | | 27,646,931 | | | 5,432,189 | | | 72,497,109 | | | 8,024,152 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Income | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 10,609,388 | | | - | | | 10,609,388 | | | 1,183,852 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other Comprehensive Income | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 5,443,833 | | | 5,443,833 | | | 604,871 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Transfer to reserve | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 1,014,576 | | | (1,014,576 | ) | | - | | | - | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ending Balance - September 30, 2008 | | | 18,279,254 | | | 36,558 | | | 37,498,452 | | | 2,897,555 | | | 37,241,743 | | | 10,876,022 | | | 88,550,330 | | | 9,812,875 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE A - DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
SORL Auto Parts, Inc. (the “Company”) is principally engaged in the manufacture and distribution of automotive air brake valves and related components for commercial vehicles weighing more than three tons, such as trucks and buses, through its 90% ownership of Ruili Group Ruian Auto Parts Company Limited (the “Joint Venture”) in the People’s Republic of China (“PRC” or “China”). The Company distributes products both in China and internationally under the SORL trademarks. The Company’s product range includes approximately 40 categories of brake valves with over 1000 different specifications.
NOTE B - BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its majority owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in the consolidation. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in conjunction with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted as permitted by the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, although the Company believes that the disclosures contained in this report are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the annual audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K and other reports filed with the SEC.
The accompanying condensed unaudited interim consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments of a normal and recurring nature which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company for the interim periods presented. The results of operations for these periods are not necessarily comparable to, or indicative of, results of any other interim period or for the fiscal year taken as a whole.
NOTE C - RECENTLY ISSUED FINANCIAL STANDARDS
In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (“SFAS”) No.157, “Fair Value Measurements”, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. On February 12, 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (FSP) No.157-2, which deferred the effective date for certain portions of SFAS No.157 related to nonrecurring measurements of nonfinancial assets and liabilities. The provision of SFAS No.157 will be effective for the Company’s fiscal year 2009.
In The Company is currently evaluating the impact of SFAS No.157 on its consolidated financial statements but does not expect it to have a material effect.In February 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS No. 159, "The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities-Including an Amendment of SFAS No.115", which allows for the option to measure financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected are reported in earnings. The adoption of SFAS No. 159 hasis not hadexpected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated results of operations or financial position.
In December 2007, the FASB issued FASB 141(R), "Business Combinations" the objective of which is to improve the relevance, representational faithfulness, and comparability of the information that a reporting entity provides in its financial reports about a business combination and its effects. The new standard requires the acquiring entity in a business combination to recognize all (and only) the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the transaction; establishes the acquisition-date fair value as the measurement objective for all assets acquired and liabilities assumed; and requires the acquirer to disclose to investors and other users all of the information they need to evaluate and understand the nature and financial effect of the business combination.
In December 2007, the FASB issued FASB 160 "Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements - an amendment of ARB No.51" of which the objective is to improve the relevance, comparability, and transparency of the financial information that a reporting entity provides in its consolidated financial statements by establishing accounting and reporting standards by requiring all entities to report noncontrolling (minority) interests in subsidiaries in the same way - as an entity in the consolidated financial statements. Moreover, Statement 160 eliminates the diversity that currently exists in accounting for transactions between an entity and noncontrolling interests by requiring that they be treated as equity transactions.
Both FASB 141(R) and FASB 160 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. The Company does not believe that the adoption of these standards will have any impact on its financial statements.
In December 2007, the SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 110 (“SAB 110”). SAB 110 permits companies to continue to use the simplified method, under certain circumstances, in estimating the expected term of “plain vanilla” options beyond December 31, 2007. SAB 110 updates guidance provided in SAB 107 that previously stated that the Staff would not expect a company to use the simplified method for share option grants after December 31, 2007. Adoption of SAB 110 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No.161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities- an amendment of FASB statement No.133.SFAS No.161 requires enhanced disclosures about an entity’s derivative and hedging activities and thereby improves the transparency of financial reporting. SFAS No.161 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after November 15, 2008, with early application encouraged. As such, the Company is required to adopt these provisions at the beginning of the fiscal year ending December 31, 2009. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of SFAS No. 161 on its financial statements.
In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, "The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.” SFAS 162 identifies the sources of accounting principles and the framework for selecting the principles used in the preparation of financial statements of nongovernmental entities that are presented in conformity with GAAP in the United States. SFAS 162 is effective 60 days following the SEC’s approval of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board amendments to AU Section 411, The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity With Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of SFAS 162 on its consolidated financial statements but does not expect it to have a material effect.
Also in May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 163, "Accounting for Financial Guarantee Insurance Contracts—an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 60" (“SFAS 163”). SFAS 163 interprets Statement 60 and amends existing accounting pronouncements to clarify their application to the financial guarantee insurance contracts included within the scope of that Statement. SFAS 163 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and all interim periods within those fiscal years. As such, the Company is required to adopt these provisions at the beginning of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of SFAS 163 on its consolidated financial statements but does not expect it to have a material effect.
NOTE D - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company continued to purchase non-valve automotive components and packaging materials from the Ruili Group Co., Ltd. The Ruili Group Co., whichLtd., is the minority shareholder of the Joint Venture and whichis controlled by the Zhang family, who is also has a commonthe controlling party withof the Company, the Zhang family.Company.
The following related party transactions are reported for the three months and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 2007:
| | Three Months Ended June 30, | | Six Months Ended June 30, | |
| | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2008 | | 2007 | |
PURCHASES FROM: | | | | | | | | | |
Ruili Group Co., Ltd. | | $ | 10,649,765 | | $ | 7,300,184 | | $ | 19,153,909 | | $ | 12,678,779 | |
Total | | $ | 10,649,765 | | $ | 7,300,184 | | $ | 19,153,909 | | $ | 12,678,779 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SALES TO: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ruili Group Co., Ltd. | | $ | 1,004,231 | | $ | — | | $ | 1,822,149 | | $ | 914,683 | |
Total | | $ | 1,004,231 | | $ | — | | $ | 1,822,149 | | $ | 914,683 | |
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| | Three Months Ended September 30, | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |
| | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2008 | | 2007 | |
PURCHASES PRODUCT AND PACKAGING MATERIAL FROM: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ruili Group Co., Ltd. | | $ | 9,295,010 | | $ | 7,577,793 | | $ | 28,448,919 | | $ | 20,256,572 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 9,295,010 | | $ | 7,577,793 | | $ | 28,448,919 | | $ | 20,256,572 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
PURCHASES PLANT AND LAND USE RIGHTS FROM : | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ruili Group Co., Ltd. | | $ | — | | $ | 20,237,525 | | $ | — | | $ | 20,237,525 | |
| | $ | — | | $ | 20,237,525 | | $ | — | | $ | 20,237,525 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SALES TO: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ruili Group Co., Ltd. | | $ | 540,304 | | $ | — | | $ | 2,362,453 | | $ | 914,683 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 540,304 | | $ | — | | $ | 2,362,453 | | $ | 914,683 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1. The total purchases from Ruili Group during the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 consisted of $10.3approximately $8.0 million of finished products forof non-valve auto parts, $1.0 million of components for valve auto parts and $ 0.3approximately $0.3 million of packaging materials. During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008, the breakdown was $16.3$24.3 million of finished products of non-valve auto parts, $2.2$3.2 million of components for non-valvevalve auto parts and approximately $0.6$0.9 million of packaging materialsmaterials.
2. On September 28, 2007, the Company purchased land rights, a manufacturing plant, and an office building from Ruili Group for an aggregate purchase price of approximately 152 million Renminbi (“RMB”) (approximately $20.2 million translated with an exchange rate of 7.5108 RMB to $1.00 at September 28, 2007). DTZ Debenham Tie Leung Ltd., an internationally recognized appraiser, appraised the total asset value at RMB154 million (approximately $20.5 million based on with an exchange rate of 7.5108 RMB to $1.00 at September 28, 2007). The purchase price was paid by the Company by transferring to Ruili Group the Company’s $9 million investment in an existing project that includes a construction-in-progress and prepayment of land use rights. The remaining balance of $11 million was paid by the cash generated from operations and a bank credit line.
| | June 30, | | December 31, | |
| | 2008 | | 2007 | |
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE | | | | | |
Ruili Group Co., Ltd. | | $ | 3,453,244 | | $ | 97,503 | |
Total | | $ | 3,453,244 | | $ | 97,503 | |
| | | | | | | |
OTHER CURRENT ASSETS | | | | | | | |
Ruili Group Co., Ltd. | | $ | — | | $ | 1,761,007 | |
Total | | $ | — | | $ | 1,761,007 | |
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| | September 30, | | December 31, | |
| | 2008 | | 2007 | |
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE | | | | | | | |
Ruili Group Co., Ltd. | | $ | — | | $ | 97,503 | |
Total | | $ | — | | $ | 97,503 | |
| | | | | | | |
Prepayment | | | | | | | |
Ruili Group Co., Ltd. | | $ | 905,913 | | $ | — | |
Total | | $ | 905,913 | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | |
OTHER CURRENT ASSETS | | | | | | | |
Ruili Group Co., Ltd. | | $ | — | | $ | 1,761,007 | |
Total | | $ | — | | $ | 1,761,007 | |
NOTE E - ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
The changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts at JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 were summarized as follows:
| | September 30, | | December 31, | |
| | 2008 | | 2007 | |
Beginning balance | | $ | 31,296 | | $ | 8,769 | |
Add: Increase to allowance | | | 657,235 | | | 19,218 | |
Less: Accounts written off | | | | | | | |
Ending balance | | $ | 688,531 | | $ | 27,987 | |
| | | June 30, | | | December 31, | |
| | | 2008 | | | 2007 | |
Beginning balance | | $ | 27,987 | | $ | 8,769 | |
Add: Increase to allowance | | | 3,309 | | | 19,218 | |
Less: Accounts written off | | | | | | | |
Ending balance | | $ | 31,296 | | $ | 27,987 | |
| | September 30, | | December 31, | |
| | 2008 | | 2007 | |
Accounts receivable | | $ | 36,899,418 | | $ | 30,614,226 | |
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts | | | (688,531 | ) | | (27,987 | ) |
Account receivable balance, net | | $ | 36,210,887 | | $ | 30,586,239 | |
| | | June 30, | | | December 31, | |
| | | 2008 | | | 2007 | |
Accounts receivable | | $ | 38,894,279 | | $ | 30,614,226 | |
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts | | | (31,296 | ) | | (27,987 | ) |
Account receivable balance, net | | $ | 38,862,983 | | $ | 30,586,239 | |
NOTE F - INVENTORIES
On JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, inventories consisted of the following:
| | | June 30, | | | December 31, | | | September 30, | | December 31, | |
| | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2008 | | 2007 | |
Raw Material | | $ | 3,419,860 | | $ | 2,354,637 | | | $ | 4,282,310 | | $ | 2,354,637 | |
Work in process | | | 698,483 | | | 4,157,643 | | | | 3,987,574 | | | 4,157,643 | |
Finished Goods | | | 9,412,928 | | | 1,708,093 | | | | 12,562,102 | | | 1,708,093 | |
Total Inventory | | $ | 13,531,271 | | $ | 8,220,373 | | | $ | 20,831,986 | | $ | 8,220,373 | |
NOTE G - PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following, on JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007:
| | | June 30, | | | December 31, | | | September 30, | | December 31, | |
| | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2008 | | 2007 | |
Machinery | | $ | 20,150,149 | | $ | 18,118,125 | | | $ | 21,736,946 | | $ | 18,118,125 | |
Molds | | | 1,271,005 | | | 1,193,488 | | | | 1,278,611 | | | 1,193,488 | |
Office equipment | | | 486,988 | | | 358,163 | | | | 561,119 | | | 358,163 | |
Vehicle | | | 973,256 | | | 757,311 | | | | 974,746 | | | 757,311 | |
Building | | | 7,946,761 | | | 7,462,096 | | | | 7,994,313 | | | 7,462,096 | |
Construction In Progress | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sub-Total | | | 30,828,160 | | | 27,889,182 | | | | 32,545,734 | | | 27,889,182 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less: Accumulated depreciation | | | (7,676,656 | ) | | (6,094,229 | ) | | | (8,325,938 | ) | | (6,094,229 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fixed Assets, net | | $ | 23,151,504 | | $ | 21,794,953 | | | $ | 24,219,797 | | $ | 21,794,953 | |
Depreciation expense charged to operations was $1,164,736$1,774,361 and $707,617$1,153,615 for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
NOTE H- LAND USE RIGHTS
| | | June 30, | | | December 31, | | | September 30, | | December 31, | |
| | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2008 | | 2007 | |
Cost: | | $ | 14,874,021 | | $ | 13,966,870 | | | $ | 14,963,026 | | $ | 13,966,870 | |
Less: Accumulated amortization: | | | 246,531 | | | 77,165 | | | | 330,675 | | | 77,165 | |
Land use rights, net | | $ | 14,627,491 | | $ | 13,889,705 | | | $ | 14,632,351 | | $ | 13,889,705 | |
According to the law of China, the government owns all the land in China. Companies and individuals are authorized to possess and use the land only through land use rights granted by the Chinese government. The Company purchased the land use rights from Ruili Group for approximately $13.9 million on September 28, 2007. The Company has not yet obtained the land use right certificate in the Company’s name, from the Chinese government. The Company is in the process of applying to obtain the land use right certificate. Amortization expenses were $159,934$242,356 for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008.
NOTE I - INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets owned by the Company included patent technology and management software licenses. Gross intangible assets were $ 160,770,$161,733, less accumulated amortization of $31,250$35,274 for net intangible assets of $ 129,520$126,459 as of JuneSeptember 30, 2008. Gross intangible assets were $76,150, less accumulated amortization of $25,116 for net intangible assets of $51,034 as of December 31, 2007. Amortization expenses were $ 2,465$8,215 and $2,775$4,325 for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 2007 respectively. Future estimated amortization expense is as follows:
2008 | 2008 | | 2009 | | 2010 | | 2011 | 2012 | | Thereafter | | 2009 | | 2010 | | 2011 | | 2012 | | Thereafter | |
$ | 7,616 | | $ | 15,231 | | $ | 15,231 | $ | 15,231 | | $ | 15,231 | | $ | 60,979 | |
$ 3,791 | | | $ | 15,231 | | $ | 15,231 | | $ | 15,231 | | $ | 15,231 | | $ | 64,715 | |
NOTE J - PREPAYMENT
Prepayment consisted of the following as of JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007:
| | | June 30, | | | December 31, | | | September 30, | | December 31, | |
| | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2008 | | 2007 | |
Raw material suppliers | | $ | 2,643,620 | | $ | 929,178 | | | $ | 2,050,367 | | $ | 929,178 | |
Equipment purchase | | | 665,801 | | | 407,035 | | | | 680,495 | | | 407,035 | |
Total prepayment | | $ | 3,309,421 | | $ | 1,336,212 | | | $ | 2,730,862 | | $ | 1,336,212 | |
NOTE K - BANK LOANS
Bank loans represented the following as of JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007:
| | | June 30, | | | December 31, | | | September 30, | | December 31, | |
| | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2008 | | 2007 | |
Secured | | $ | 1,990,622 | | $ | 3,370,328 | | | $ | 2,002,533 | | $ | 3,370,328 | |
Less: Current portion | | $ | (1,990,622 | ) | $ | (3,370,328 | ) | | $ | (2,002,533 | ) | $ | (3,370,328 | ) |
Non-current portion | | $ | — | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | $ | — | |
NOTE L - ACCRUED EXPENSES
Accrued expenses consisted of the following as of JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007:
| | | June 30, | | | December 31, | |
| | | 2008 | | | 2007 | |
Accrued payroll | | $ | 971,493 | | $ | 601,733 | |
Other accrued expenses | | | 2,263,477 | | | 1,258,205 | |
Total accrued expenses | | $ | 3,234,970 | | $ | 1,859,938 | |
| | September 30, | | December 31, | |
| | 2008 | | 2007 | |
Accrued payroll | | $ | 958,938 | | $ | 601,733 | |
Other accrued expenses | | | 2,274,458 | | | 1,258,205 | |
Total accrued expenses | | $ | 3,233,396 | | $ | 1,859,938 | |
NOTE M -– RESERVE
The reserve funds are comprised of the following:
| | | June 30, | | | December 31, | | | September 30, | | December 31, | |
| | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2008 | | 2007 | |
Statutory surplus reserve fund | | $ | 2,661,841 | | $ | 1,882,979 | | | $ | 2,897,555 | | $ | 1,882,979 | |
Total | | $ | 2,661,841 | | $ | 1,882,979 | | | $ | 2,897,555 | | $ | 1,882,979 | |
Pursuant to the relevant laws and regulations of Sino-foreign joint venture enterprises, the profits of the Company's subsidiary, which are based on the subsidiary’s PRC statutory financial statements, are available for distribution in the form of cash dividends after they have satisfied all the PRC tax liabilities, provided for losses in previous years, and made appropriations to reserve funds, as determined at the discretion of the subsidiary’s board of directors in accordance with PRC accounting standards and regulations.
As stipulated by the relevant laws and regulations for enterprises operating in the PRC, the Company's Sino-foreign joint venture is required to make annual appropriations to the statutory surplus funds. In accordance with the relevant PRC regulations and the articles of association of the respective companies, the Joint Venture is required to allocate a certain percentage of its profits after taxation, as determined in accordance with PRC accounting standards applicable to the Company, to the statutory surplus reserve until such reserve reaches 50% of the registered capital of the Company.
Net income as reported in the US GAAP financial statements differs from that as reported in the PRC statutory financial statements. Under the relevant laws and regulations in the PRC, the profits available for distribution are based on the statutory financial statements. If the Joint Venture has foreign currency available after meeting its operational needs, the Joint Venture may make its profit distributions in foreign currency to the extent foreign currency is available. Otherwise, it is necessary to obtain approval and convert such distributions at an authorized bank.
NOTE N - INCOME TAXES
There was no income tax expense for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005 and 2004. As a result of the Joint Venture obtaining its Sino-foreign joint venture status in 2004, in accordance with applicable PRC tax regulations, the Joint Venture was exempted from PRC income tax in both fiscal 2004 and 2005. Thereafter, the Joint Venture is entitled to a tax concession of 50% of the applicable income tax rate for the three years ended December 31, 2006, 2007, and 2008. With the new PRC Enterprise Income Tax Law, taking effect on January 1, 2008, the Company is generally subject to a PRC income tax rate of 12.5%.
The reconciliation of the effective income tax rate of the Joint Venture to the statutory income tax rate in the PRC for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 is as follows:
| | | 25.0 | % |
Tax holidays and concessions | | | -12.5 | % |
| | | | |
Effective tax rate | | | 12.5 | % |
No provision for deferred tax liabilities has been made, since the Joint Venture had no material temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts.
NOTE O - LEASES
In December 2006, the Joint Venture entered into a lease agreement with Ruili Group Co., Ltd. for the lease of two apartment buildings. These two apartment buildings are for the Joint Venture’s management personnel and staff, respectively. The lease term is from January 2007 to December 2011 for one of the apartment buildings and from January 2007 to December 2012 for the other.
Future minimum rental payments for the years ending December 31 are as follows:
| | 2008 | | 2009 | | 2010 | | 2011 | | 2012 | | Thereafter | | 2008 | | 2009 | | 2010 | | 2011 | | 2012 | | Thereafter | |
Buildings | | $ | 140,082 | | $ | 280,163 | | $ | 280,163 | | $ | 280,163 | | $ | 67,975 | | $ | — | | $ | 69,832 | | $ | 280,163 | | $ | 280,163 | | $ | 280,163 | | $ | 67,975 | | $ | — | |
Total | | $ | 140,082 | | $ | 280,163 | | $ | 280,163 | | $ | 280,163 | | $ | 67,975 | | $ | — | | $ | 69,832 | | $ | 280,163 | | $ | 280,163 | | $ | 280,163 | | $ | 67,975 | | $ | — | |
NOTE P - ADVERTISING COSTS
Advertising costs were $ 4,261$4,261 and $586$107,023 for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
NOTE Q - RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSE
Research and development costs are expensed as incurred and were $1,736,962$2,458,859 and $ 553,672953,174 for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
NOTE R - WARRANTY CLAIMS
Warranty claims were $ 1,060,353$1,539, 396 and $585,888$912,623 for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. The movement of accrued warranty expenses for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 was as follows:
| | | | |
Beginning balance at Jan 01, 2008 | | $ | 863,428 | |
Accrued during the six months ended June 30, 2008: | | $ | 1,060,353 | |
Less: Actual Paid during the six months ended June 30, 2008: | | $ | 706,863 | |
Ending balance at June 30, 2008 | | $ | 1,216,918 | |
Beginning balance at Jan 01, 2008 | | $ | 863,428 | |
Accrued during the nine months ended September 30, 2008: | | $ | 1,539, 396 | |
Less: Actual Paid during the nine months ended September 30, 2008: | | $ | 1,172,880 | |
Ending balance at September 30, 2008 | | $ | 1,229,944 | |
NOTE S - STOCK COMPENSATION PLAN
(1) The Company’s 2005 Stock Compensation Plan (the Plan) permits the grant of share options and shares to its employees for up to 1,700,000 shares of common stock. The Company believes that such awards better align the interests of its employees with those of its shareholders. Option awards are generally granted with an exercise price equal to the market price of the Company’s stock at the date of grant.
Pursuant to the Plan, the Company issued 60,000 options with an exercise price of $4.79 per share on March 1, 2006. In accordance with the vesting provisions of the grants, the options will become vested and exercisable under the following schedule.
| | % of Shares Issued | | Initial Vesting Date |
| | | | |
60,000 | | 100% | | March 1, 2009 |
The Company accounts for stock-based compensation in accordance with SFAS No. 123R, “Share-Based Payment.” The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model that uses the assumptions noted in the following table.
| | | | | |
Dividend Yield | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % |
Expected Volatility | | | 96.54 | % | | | 75.75 | % |
Risk-Free Interest Rate | | | 4.59 | % | | | 4.59 | % |
Contractual Term | | | 3 years | | | | 3 years | |
Stock Price at Date of Grant | | $ | 4.79 | | | $ | 4.79 | |
Exercise Price | | $ | 4.79 | | | $ | 4.79 | |
The amortization of deferred stock-based compensation for these equity arrangements was $ 29,81844,727 for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2008, there was $ 39,753$24,844 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share-based compensation arrangements granted under the plan. The cost is expected to be recognized over a period of 0.70.4 years.
A summary of option activity under the Plan as of JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and changes during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 is as follows:
| | Options | | Weighted Average Exercise Price | | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term | | Aggregate Intrinsic Value | | | Options | | Weighted Average Exercise Price | | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term | | Aggregate Intrinsic Value | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
January 1, 2006 | | | — | | $ | — | | | — | | $ | — | | | | — | | $ | — | | | — | | $ | — | |
Granted | | | 60,000 | | | 4.79 | | | 3 Years | | | — | | | | 60,000 | | | 4.79 | | | 3 Years | | | — | |
Exercised | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Forfeited | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Outstanding at June 30, 2008 | | | 60,000 | | $ | 4.79 | | | 0.7 Years | | $ | 34,200 | | |
Outstanding at September 30, 2008 | | | | 60,000 | | $ | 4.79 | | | 0.4 Years | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Exercisable at June 30, 2008 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | |
Exercisable at September 30, 2008 | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
(ii).(2) Subject to all the terms and provisions of the 2005 Stock Compensation Plan, on June 20, 2007, the Company granted to its previous senior manager of investor relations, David Ming He options to purchase 4,128 shares of its common stocks with an exercise price of $7.25 per share. The optionoptions became vested and exercisable immediately on the date thereof.
| | % of Shares Issued | | Initial Vesting Date |
| | | | |
4,128 | | 100% | | June 20, 2007 |
The Company accounts for stock-based compensation in accordance with SFAS No. 123R, “Share-Based Payment.” The fair value of each warrant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model that uses the assumptions noted in the following table.
| | | | | |
Dividend Yield | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % |
Expected Volatility | | | 141.47 | % | | | 66.70 | % |
Risk-Free Interest Rate | | | 5.14 | % | | | 5.14 | % |
Contractual Term | | | 3 years | | | | 3 years | |
Stock Price at Date of Grant | | $ | 7.09 | | | $ | 7.09 | |
Exercise Price | | $ | 7.25 | | | $ | 7.25 | |
Total stock-based compensation expenses related to the 4,128 stock options granted amounted to $23,201. This amount is charged to G&Ageneral and administrative expenses during fiscal year 2007.
A summary of option activity under the Plan as of JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and changes during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 is as follows:
| | Options | | Weighted Average Exercise Price | | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term | | Aggregate Intrinsic Value | | | Options | | Weighted Average Exercise Price | | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term | | Aggregate Intrinsic Value | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
January 1, 2007 | | | — | | $ | — | | | — | | $ | — | | | | — | | $ | — | | | — | | $ | — | |
Granted | | | 4,128 | | $ | 7.25 | | | 3 Years | | | — | | | | 4,128 | | $ | 7.25 | | | 3 Years | | | — | |
Exercised | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Forfeited | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Outstanding at June 30, 2008 | | | 4,128 | | $ | 7.25 | | | 2 Years | | $ | — | | |
Outstanding at September 30, 2008 | | | | 4,128 | | $ | 7.25 | | | 1.8 Years | | $ | — | |
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Exercisable at June 30, 2008 | | | 4,128 | | $ | 7.25 | | | 2 Years | | $ | — | | |
Exercisable at September 30, 2008 | | | | 4,128 | | $ | 7.25 | | | 1.8 Years | | $ | — | |
(2)(3) On January 5, 2006, the Company issued 100,000 warrants which can purchase 100,000 shares of common stock for financial services to be provided by Maxim Group LLC and Chardan Capital Markets, LLC, with an exercise price of $6.25 per share. In accordance with the common stock purchase warrant agreement, the warrants became vested and exercisable immediately on the date thereof. The Company’s agreements with Maxim Group LLC and Chardan Capital Markets, LLC have been terminated.
| | % of Shares Issued | | Initial Vesting Date |
| | | | |
100,000 | | 100% | | January 5, 2006 |
The Company accounts for these warrants in accordance with SFAS No. 123R, “Share-Based Payment.” The fair value of each warrant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model that uses the assumptions noted in the following table.
| | | | | |
Dividend Yield | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % |
Expected Volatility | | | 95.01 | % | | | 77.62 | % |
Risk-Free Interest Rate | | | 4.36 | % | | | 4.36 | % |
Contractual Term | | | 4 years | | | | 4 years | |
Stock Price at Date of Grant | | $ | 4.70 | | | $ | 4.70 | |
Exercise Price | | $ | 6.25 | | | $ | 6.25 | |
Total deferred stock-based compensation expenses related to the 100,000 warrants which can purchase 100,000 shares of common stock granted amounted to $299,052. This amount is amortized over one year in a manner consistent with Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 123 (R). The amortization of deferred stock-based compensation for these equity arrangements was $299,052 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006.
A summary of option activity with respect to the warrants as of JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and changes during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 is as follows:
| | Warrants | | Weighted Average Exercise Price | | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term | | Aggregate Intrinsic Value | | | Warrants | | Weighted Average Exercise Price | | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term | | Aggregate Intrinsic Value | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
January 1, 2006 | | | — | | $ | — | | | — | | $ | — | | | | — | | $ | — | | | — | | $ | — | |
Granted | | | 100,000 | | $ | 6.25 | | | 4 Years | | | — | | | | 100,000 | | $ | 6.25 | | | 4 Years | | | — | |
Exercised | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Forfeited | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Outstanding at June 30, 2008 | | | 100,000 | | $ | 6.25 | | | 1.5 Years | | $ | — | | |
Outstanding at September 30, 2008 | | | | 100,000 | | $ | 6.25 | | | 1.3 Years | | $ | — | |
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Exercisable at June 30, 2008 | | | 100,000 | | $ | 6.25 | | | 1.5 Years | | $ | — | | |
Exercisable at September 30, 2008 | | | | 100,000 | | $ | 6.25 | | | 1.3 Years | | $ | — | |
NOTE T- COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Information regarding land use rights and lease commitments is provided in Notes H and O. |
The following is management’s discussion and analysis of certain significant factors that have affected our financial position and operating results during the periods included in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements, as well as information relating to the plans of our current management. This quarterly report on Form 10-Q includes forward-looking statements. Any statements contained in this report that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Generally, the words “believes,” “anticipates,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “continue,” and similar expressions or the negative thereof or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including the matters set forth in this report or other reports or documents we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, which could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those anticipated. Undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto and other financial information contained elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.
OVERVIEW
OUTLOOK
Looking to the future, management recognizes that the current condition of the global economy may present us with significant challenges to our financial condition and results of operations. The credit crisis that started in the US has spread throughout the global economy and now appears to be having an impact on the real economy. The US seems likely to experience negative economic growth over the coming year, and vehicle sales in the US have fallen off dramatically. We are seeing indications that similar trends will be felt throughout the global economy, including the automobile market of China. In September 2008, China recorded its lowest level of GDP growth in two years. We have made and are continuing to make adjustments to our business in response to the developing financial crisis. We are seeking to continue to develop the high potential market of buses and agricultural vehicles, to enhance productivity with regard to development and production of patented products and to expand our sales of systems, which have better margins than components. Meanwhile, we are also working to strengthen sales management and customer relations to help reduce risk. We will seek to consolidate our relationships with our best customers, stop selling to customers that pose significant credit risk, and develop new customers cautiously. We believe that a closer focus on risk management, cost control and improved internal management efficiency offers SORL its best opportunity to weather the anticipated market conditions and preserve profitability.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
For a summary of our accounting policies and estimates, see Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Critical Accounting Policies”Policies and Estimates” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 2007. There have been no material changes to the critical accounting policies and estimates since December 31, 2007.
See Note N to the attached Condensed Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for the information regarding changes in taxation by the government of China.
Results of Operations
(1) | Results of operations for the three months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to the three months ended June(1) Results of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2008 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2007.
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SALES
| | Three Months ended | | Three Months ended | | | Three Months ended | | Three Months ended | |
| | 30-Jun-08 | | 30-Jun-07 | | | 30-Sep-08 | | 30-Sep-07 | |
| | (U.S. dollars in millions) | | | (U.S. dollars in millions) | |
Air brake valves & related components | | $ | 31.6 | | | 75 | % | $ | 22.2 | | | 76 | % | | $ | 24.5 | | | 74 | % | $ | 22.4 | | | 75 | % |
Non-valve products | | $ | 10.5 | | | 25 | % | $ | 7 | | | 24 | % | | $ | 8.5 | | | 26 | % | $ | 7.3 | | | 25 | % |
Total | | $ | 42.1 | | | 100 | % | $ | 29.2 | | | 100 | % | | $ | 33.0 | | | 100 | % | $ | 29.7 | | | 100 | % |
Sales consist of air brake valves and related components manufactured by SORL and sold to domestic original equipment manufacturers (OEM), aftermarket customers and export market as well as distribution of non-valve auto parts sourced from the Ruili Group.
Net sales were $42,186,119$32,967,579 and $ 29,189,57229,703,227 for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. Compared with the same period of 2007, net sales for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 increased by $13.0$3.3 million, or 44.5%11.0%, to $ 42.233.0 million. Although the impact of the U.S. financial crisis and weakening macroeconomic enlarged, the Company took efforts to reduce the impact and to maintain the increase of its sales. The increase in sales was a result of the increased demand for commercial vehicle parts in China and continued expansion of our export sales.
A breakdown of net sales revenue for these markets for the secondthird quarter of the 2008 and 2007 fiscal years, respectively, is set forth below:
| | | Three Months | | | | | | | | | | | | Three Months | | | | Three Months | | | |
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| | | 30-Jun-08 | | | % | | | 30-Jun-07 | | | % | | | 30-Sep-08% | | | | 30-Sep-07% | | | |
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China OEM market | | $ | 17.5 | | | 42 | % | $ | 12 | | | 41 | % | | $ | 10.4 | | | 32 | % | $ | 9.2 | | | 31 | % |
China Aftermarket | | $ | 10.5 | | | 25 | % | $ | 6.3 | | | 22 | % | | $ | 8.4 | | | 26 | % | $ | 7.7 | | | 26 | % |
International market | | $ | 14.1 | | | 33 | % | $ | 10.9 | | | 37 | % | | $ | 14.1 | | | 42 | % | $ | 12.8 | | | 43 | % |
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Total | | $ | 42.1 | | | 100 | % | $ | 29.2 | | | 100 | % | | $ | 33.0 | | | 100 | % | $ | 29.7 | | | 100 | % |
National transportation in China was heavily affected by significant snow storms in central and east China in the first two months of 2008, our OEM customers’ demands were sharply decreased in the first quarter. During the second quarter, of 2008, the national transportation system in China was recovering from the impact caused by the significant snow storms occurred in the first two months of 2008.storms. With the approaching of implementation of the China III emission standard beginning July 1, 2008, the consumption of trucks equipped with China II engines was significantly spurred before the policy was enforced, which in turn boosted the output and sales volume of vehicles made in China. As a result, our Chinese OEM sales achieved an approximately 45.8% year over yeara strong growth increasing from $12.0 million in the second quarter of 2007 to $17.5 million.2008.
However, we take a conservative view on whether the increased consumption of trucks will continue in the coming two quarters. We think thatFurther, the additional costs required to achieve China III compliance will lead to higher vehicle prices, which will likely to discourage demand for various vehicles. Further, duringDuring the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, period, our major customers, such as FAW Qiongdao, Beiqi Foton Zhucheng and Beiqi Foton Aumen will halthalted production due to the traffic control in the regions around Beijing. Consequently, our near-term OEM sales in the third quarter of 2008 were sharply decreased compared to the second half year might be cut back.quarter of 2008. However, our Chinese OEM sales achieved 13.0% growth, increasing from $9.2 million in the third quarter of 2007 to $10.4 million in the third quarter of 2008.
Due to our well established sales networks and our increased production capacity, the Company achieved total revenue of $10.5$8.4 million in the Chinese aftermarket sales for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008, an increase of $4.2$0.7 million, or 66.7%9.1% compared to the same period of last year.
Our export sales grew by $ 3.21.3 million, or approximately 29.4%10.2%, to $14.1 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008, as compared to $10.9$12.8 million for the same period of 2007. This increase reflects the introduction of new products, the improvement in technological support, the expansion of the contract sales force and the implementation of a market plan focusing on the export market segment.
attendance at more international trade shows.
COST OF SALES
Cost of sales for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 increased to $ 30,776,77324,550,613 from $ 22,829,28723,064,724 for the same period of 2007, which was a $ 7,947,4861,485,889, or 34.8% increase, compared with6.4% increase. The Company experienced total sales growth of 44.5%11.0% for the period.
GROSS PROFIT
From $6,360,285 for the second quarter of 2007 to $11,409,346 for the second quarter of 2008, ourOur gross profit grew by 79.4%26.8%, exceeding our revenue growth rate.rate, from $6,638,503 for the third quarter of 2007 to $8,416,966 for the third quarter of 2008. Therefore, gross margin increased 5.2%3.2% for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 to 27.0%25.5% from 21.822.3 % for the same period of 2007.
The higher gross margin was the result of raising prices and cutting production costs. The Joint Venture continued to improve production methods in its manufacturing process. Thisprocess, which has resulted in reducing the manufacturing cycle, reducing waste, and thereby reducing production cost. Also, favorable changes in product and market mix helped raise the average selling price of our products. For the Chinese OEM market, we have sold more system products as opposed to individual components. For the Chinese and the international aftermarkets, we have been able to pass part of our cost increases to the end users, largely due to an uptrend in the prices for truck parts from China. The successful expansion of our sales into the higher margin municipal bus market has also contributed to the gross margin improvement of the Joint Venture since the last quarter of 2007.
SELLING AND DISTRIBUTION EXPENSES
Selling and distribution expenses were $2,771,803$2,261,143 for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008, as compared to $ 1,331,6431,928,763 for the same period of 2007, which was an increase of $ 1,440,160332,380 or 108.1%17.2%.
Selling and distribution expenses include salaries and wages, transportation expense, packaging expense, warranty expense, expenses associated with traveling, advertising, promotions, trade shows and seminars, and other expenses. Selling and distribution expenses for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 increased primarily due to thesethe following factors:
| (1) | Increased transportation expense:expense for domestic and export sales: During the secondthird quarter of 2008, transportation costs increased by $601,609$132,201 as compared to $ 335,397$552,453 for the same period of 2007. The increase in transportation expense was mainly due to increased sales and the rise in the transportation cost resulted from the increased price of oil and the increased number of loads necessitated by thestrict restrictions on overloading control measures imposedimplemented by the Chinese government since the third quarter of 2007. |
| (2) | Increased packaging expense: Packaging costs were $737,920$658,168 for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008, which was an increase of $274,166$173,629 as compared with the same period of 2007 whichand was consistent with the revenue growth. The increase in packaging expense was mainly due to the increased sales, the increased price of packing materials and the higher standard for packaging materials with the increased international sales in the third quarter of 2008. |
| (3) | Increased product warranty expense.expense: The Company recorded $612,994$479,042 of product warranty expenses for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008, as compared to $ 321,083326,735 for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007, which was an increase of $291,911.$152,307. The increase was mainly due to increased sales. |
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
General and administrative expenses were $ 2,718,2173,018,390 for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008, as compared to $ 1,027,4361,682,071 for the same period of 2007, which was an increase of $ 1,690,7811,336,319, or 164.6 %79.4 %, mainly due to the following factors:
| (1) | The expansion of economic activities, facilities and workforce resulted in increased depreciation, office expenses, staff salary, work insurance and welfare, travel expenses and other miscellaneous fees totaling an increase of $ 437,985(1)The expansion of economic activities, facilities and workforce resulted in increased depreciation, office expenses, staff salary, work insurance and welfare, travel expenses and other miscellaneous fees totaling an increase of $ 182,662 as compared to the same period of 2007.(2)Research and development (“R&D”) expense, which is included in general and administrative expenses, increased by $340,395, as compared to $381,502 of R&D expense for the same period of 2007, as discussed below. (3)Because of the impact of the U.S. financial crisis and weakening international macroeconomic, the Company extended the payment term accordingly for accounts receivable for our international distributors. As a result, the Company recorded more allowance for doubtful accounts. During the three months ended September 30, 2008, the bad debt provision was $666,231, as compared to negative $163,553 for the same period of 2007. |
| (2) | R&D expense, which is included in general and administrative expenses, increased by $936,867, as compared to $330,797 of R&D expense for the same period of 2007, as discussed below. |
| (3) | During the three months ended June 30, 2007, the reversal of the bad debt provision resulted in a negative $ 234,154 for bad debt provision, which was included in the General and Administrative expenses. Even though the bad debt provision recognized during the three months ended June 30, 2008 was $ 10,450, such number combined with the negative $234,154 number results in an increase of $244,604 in General and Administrative expenses. |
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSE
Research and development expenses include payroll, employee benefits, and other headcount-related expenses associated with product development. Researchdevelopment and development expenses also include third-party development costs. For the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008, research and development expense was $ 1,267,664,721,897, as compared to $ 330,797381,502 for the same period of 2007, for an increase of $ 936,867, as340,395. The increase in R&D expenses was a result of the Company’s enhanced research and development activities on truck electronics.
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION
Depreciation and amortization expense increased to $674,504$695,872 for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008, compared with that of $ 370,097447,548 for the same period of 2007, an increase of $304,407.$ 248,324. The increase in depreciation and amortization expense was primarily due to the purchase of plant and land use rights, and additional production equipment in the second half of 2007.
FINANCIAL EXPENSE
Financial expense mainly consists of interest expense and exchange loss. The financial expense for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 increaseddecreased by $269,052$127,362 to $383,320$221,694 from $ 114,268349,056 for the same period of 2007, which was mainly attributed to a $106,725 increase in exchange loss resulted from the lower outstanding average debt balance during current period and accelerated appreciation of Chinese currency against the U.S. dollar. Management is studying alternative methods for managing the risks associated with currency translation, such as the diversification of currencies used in export sales.
OTHER INCOME
Other income was $222,762increased $158,418 to $276,752 for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008, as compared to $ 351,932118,334 for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007, a decrease of $129,170.The decrease2007. The increase was mainly due to a decrease in$ 183,149 of subsidy income from local governments for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008. These subsidies were provided to the Company as economic incentives to secure business commitments and no repayment by the Company is required.
INCOME TAX
There was no income tax expense for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005 and 2004. As a result of the Joint Venture obtaining its Sino-foreign joint venture status in 2004, in accordance with applicable PRC tax regulations, the Joint Venture was exempted from PRC income tax in both fiscal 2004 and 2005. Thereafter, the Joint Venture is entitled to a tax concession of 50% of the applicable income tax rate for the three years ended December 31, 2006, 2007, and 2008. With the new PRC Enterprise Income Tax Law, effective on 1st January 2008, the Company is generally subject to a PRC income tax rate of 12.5%. In accordance with China's relevant regulations of income taxes, the Joint Venture has a benefit of a refund of 40% of domestic equipment purchases from increased income taxes for the purchasing year over those of the previous year. DuringIncome tax expense of $468,935 and $434,139 was recorded for the secondthird quarter ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007 and 2008, the Joint Venture received an income tax benefit of $991,133 and 384,342 for purchase of domestic equipment, respectively, which has been reflected as a reduction to current
income tax expense. As a result, income tax expense was $318,757 for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008 compared with negative $422,721 for the second quarter ended June 30, 2007, an increase of $ 741,478.2006, respectively.
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
On March 1, 2006, the Board of Directors approved a total of 60,000 options to be issued to the four independent members of the Board of Directors. The contractual term of the options is three years. Total deferred stock-based compensation expenses related to stock options amounted to $178,904. This amount is amortized over the three-year vesting period in a manner consistent with Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 123R. The amortization of deferred stock-based compensation for these equity arrangements was both $14,909 for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 2007.
MINORITY INTEREST
Minority interest represents a 10% non-controlling interest in the Joint Venture. Minority interest in income amounted to $527,929$261,904 and $ 461,930239,867 for the quarters ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
FINANCIAL CONDITION
Liquidity and Capital Resources
OPERATING - Net cash provided in operating activities was $1,365,797$2, 998,671 for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared with $ 1,588,3545,914,615 of net cash provided in operating activities in the same period in 2007, which was a decrease of $222,557.$2,915,944.
DuringThe decrease was mainly due to the three months ended June 30, 2008, our higher sales revenue resulted in increased cash outflow of operation activities, which was associated with inventory and accounts receivable. At the same time,payable.
First, in accordance with the increase in sales orders during the three months ended September 30, 2008, the Company maintained a higher level of inventory to meet the requirementsdemands of sales and production. Additionally, China’s metal market experiencedthe Company established more distribution warehouses close to major OEM customers and is still experiencing price increases, which has resultedmaintained some stock in an increase in our levelthose warehouses to ensure timely deliveries at the request of prepayments for metal raw materials. These factors resulted inmajor OEM customers. Second, the decreased accounts payable led to an increased usecash outflow of cashabout $2.7 million, mainly due to more payments in the third quarter of approximately $2.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to the same period of 2007. The increased use of cash was partly offset by the higher levels of deposits received from customers and accrued expense.2008and these payments were on normal credit terms.
As of JuneSeptember 30, 2008, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $ 4,481,177,5, 950,987 as compared to cash and cash equivalents of $4,340,211 as of December 31, 2007. The Company had working capital of $57,232,993$ 59,359,754 as of JuneSeptember 30, 2008, as compared to working capital of 44,715,988 as of December 31, 2007, reflecting current ratios of 4.18:4.54:1 and 4.32:1, respectively.
INVESTING - During the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008, the Company expended net cash of $630,146$1,599,786 in investing activities including $552,037 for acquisition of property and equipment to support the growth of the business. For the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007, the Company utilized $3,271,641$12,904,287 in investing activities.activities, mainly for acquisition of a plant, land use rights and new equipments to support the growth of the business.
FINANCING - In the secondthird quarter of 2007, the cash inflows were mainly attributable to a $1,492,396$3,159,176 increase in proceeds from borrowing due to one new secured loan being secured for new equipment purchases. During the second quarter ended June 30, 2008, the Company received new borrowing at $1,967,686purchases and repaid $1,037,327of its outstanding debt.
Management of the CompanyThe Company’s management has taken a number of steps to restructure its customer base and phase out accounts which had failed to make prompt payments. The Company also placed more emphasis on receivable collection. In addition, the Company maintains good relationships with local banks. We believe that our current cash and cash equivalents and anticipated cash flow generated from operations and our bank lines of credit will be sufficient to finance our working capital requirements for the foreseeable future.
CURRENCY RISK AND FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Although our reporting currency is the U.S. dollar, the functional currency of Joint Venture is RMB. As a result, we are exposed to foreign exchange risk as our revenues and results of operations may be affected by fluctuations in the exchange rate between U.S. dollars and RMB. If the RMB depreciates against the U.S. dollar, the value of our RenminbiRMB revenues, earnings and assets as expressed in our U.S. dollar financial statements will decline. In recent years, the RMB has been appreciating against the U.S. dollar.
Assets and liabilities of our operating subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate at the balance sheet date, their equity accounts are translated at historical exchange rate and their income and expenses items are translated using the average rate for the period. Any resulting exchange differences are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income or loss. Because of the approximately 2.3 % appreciation of the RMB against the USD during the quarter ended on JuneSeptember 30, 2008, (i) we recorded an exchange loss of $243,431$109,578 from export sales for which the payments to us were in USD, meanwhile, (ii) we also recorded a foreign currency translation adjustment of $1,899,674$578,065 for the quarter, a positive number due to our functional currency in RMB and the appreciation of the RMB against the USD. The Company is adoptingtaking steps such steps as the diversification of currencies used in export sales, and the negotiation of export contractcontracts with fixed exchange rate.rates.
As the Company’s historical debt obligations are primarily short-term in nature, with fixed interest rates, the Company does not have any risk from an increase in market interest rates. However, to the extent that the Company arranges new borrowings in the future, an increase in market interest rate would cause a commensurate increase in the interest expense related to such borrowings.
(2) | Results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to the six months ended June( 2) Results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2007.
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SALES
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| | 30-Jun-08 | | 30-Jun-07 | | | 30-Sep-08 | | 30-Sep-07 | |
| | (U.S. dollars in millions) | | | (U.S. dollars in millions) | |
Air brake valves & related components | | $ | 55.7 | | | 77 | % | $ | 41.3 | | | 77 | % | | $ | 80.2 | | | 76 | % | $ | 63.7 | | | 76 | % |
Non-valve products | | $ | 17.1 | | | 23 | % | $ | 12.3 | | | 23 | % | | $ | 25.6 | | | 24 | % | $ | 19.6 | | | 24 | % |
Total | | $ | 72.8 | | | 100 | % | $ | 53.6 | | | 100 | % | | $ | 105.8 | | | 100 | % | $ | 83.3 | | | 100 | % |
Sales consist of air brake valves and related components manufactured by SORL and sold to domestic original equipment manufacturers (OEM), aftermarket customers and export market as well as distribution of non-valve auto parts sourced from the Ruili Group.
Net sales were $ 72,844,561105,812,140 and $ 53,606,56183,309,788 for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. Compared with the same period of 2007, Netnet sales for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 increased by $19.2$22.5 million, or 35.9%27.0%, to $72.8$105.8 million. Although the impact of the U.S. financial crisis and weakening macroeconomic enlarged, the Company took efforts to reduce the impact and to maintain the increase of its sales. The increase in sales was a result of the increased demand for commercial vehicle parts in China and continued expansion of our export sales.
A breakdown of net sales revenue for these markets for the sixnine months ended on JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively, is set forth below:
| | | Six Months | | | | | | Six Months | | | | | | Nine months | | | | Nine months | | | |
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| | | (U.S. dollars in million) | | | (U.S. dollars in million) | |
China OEM market | | $ | 28.2 | | | 39 | % | $ | 20.9 | | | 39 | % | | $ | 38.6 | | | 36 | % | $ | 30.1 | | | 36 | % |
China Aftermarket | | $ | 20.4 | | | 28 | % | $ | 13.4 | | | 25 | % | | $ | 28.8 | | | 28 | % | $ | 21.1 | | | 25 | % |
International market | | $ | 24.2 | | | 33 | % | $ | 19.3 | | | 36 | % | | $ | 38.3 | | | 36 | % | $ | 32.1 | | | 39 | % |
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Total | | $ | 72.8 | | | 100 | % | $ | 53.6 | | | 100 | % | | $ | 105.8 | | | 100 | % | $ | 83.3 | | | 100 | % |
Although during the first two months of 2008,National transportation in China was heavily affected by significant snow storms in central and east China our Chinese OEM sales achieved an approximately 34.9% year-over-year growth, increasing from $20.9 million in the first half yeartwo months of 2007 to $28.2 million.2008, our OEM customers’ demands were sharply decreased in the first quarter. During the second quarter, the national transportation system in China was recovering from the impact caused by the significant snow storms. With the approaching of implementation of the China III emission standard beginning July 1, 2008, the consumption of trucks equipped with China II engines was significantly spurred before the policy was enforced, which in turn boosted the output and sales volume of vehicles made in China. As a result, our Chinese OEM sales achieved a strong growth in the second quarter of 2008.
However, we take a conservative view on whether the increased consumption of trucks will continue in the next two quarters. We think thatFurther, the additional costs required to achieve China III compliance will lead to higher vehicle prices, which will likely to discourage demand for various vehicles. Further, duringDuring the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, period, our major customers, such as FAW Qiongdao, Beiqi Foton Zhucheng and Beiqi Foton Aumen will halthalted production due to the traffic control in the regions around Beijing. Consequently, our near-term OEM sales in the third quarter of 2008 were sharply decreased compared to the second half year might be cutback.quarter of 2008. However our Chinese OEM sales achieved 28.0% growth, increasing from $30.1 million in the third quarter of 2007 to $38.6 million in the third quarter of 2008.
Due to on our well established sales networks and our increased production capacity, the Company achieved total revenue of $20.4$28.8 million in Chinese aftermarket sales for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008, an increase of $7.0$7.7 million, or 52.2%36.5% as compared to the same period of last year.
Our export sales grew by $4.9$6.24 million, or approximately 25.4%19.4% to $38.3 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008, as compared to $19.3$32.1 million for the same period of 2007. This increase reflects the introduction of new products, the improvement in technological support, the expansion of the contract sales force and the implementation of a market plan focusing on the export market segment.attendance at more international trade shows..
COST OF SALES
Cost of sales for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 increased to $52,793,354$77,343,967 from $ 41,555,33964,620,063 for the same period of 2007, which was a $11,238,015$12,723,904, or 27.0% increase, compared with19.7% increase. The Company experienced total sales growth of 35.9% for the period.
GROSS PROFIT
From $ 12,051,222Our gross profit grew by 52.3%, exceeding our revenue growth rate, from $18,689,725 for the sixnine months of 2007 to $ 20,051,20728,468,173 for the sixnine months of 2008, our gross profit grew by 66.4%, exceeding our revenue growth rate.2008. Therefore, gross margin increased 5.0%4.5% for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 to 27.5%26.9% from 22.522.4 % for the same period of 2007.
The higher gross margin was the result of raising prices and cutting production costs. The Joint Venture continued to improve production methods in its manufacturing process. Thisprocess which has resulted in reducing the manufacturing cycle, reducing waste, and thereby reducing production cost. Also, favorable changes in product and market mix helped raise the average selling price of our products. For the Chinese OEM market, we have sold more system products as opposed to individual components. For the Chinese and the international aftermarkets, we have been able to pass part of our cost increases to the end users, largely due to an uptrend in the prices for truck parts from China. The successful expansion of our sales into the higher margin municipal bus market has also contributed to the gross margin improvement of the Joint Venture since the last quarter of 2007.
SELLING AND DISTRIBUTION EXPENSES
Selling and distribution expenses were $ 4,611,0786,872,221 for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008, as compared to $ 2,515,2904,444,053 for the same period of 2007, which was an increase of $ 2,095,7882,428,168 or 83.3%54.6%.
Selling and distribution expenses include salaries and wages, transportation expense, packaging expense, warranty expense, expenses associated with traveling, advertising, promotions, trade shows and seminars, and other expenses. Selling and distribution expenses for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 increased primarily due to thesethe following factors:
| (1) | Increased transportation expense:expense for domestic and export sales: During the sixnine months of 2008, transportation costs increased by $865,519$ 997,719 as compared to $584,397$1,136,850 for the same period of 2007. The increase in transportation expense was mainly due to increased sales and the rise in the transportation cost resulted from the increased price of oil and the increased number of loads necessitated by thestrict restriction on overloading control measures imposedimplemented by the Chinese government since the third quarter of 2007. |
| (2) | Increased packaging expense: Packaging costs were $1,311,023$1,969,191 for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008, which was an increase of $ 409,458583,088 as compared with the same period of 2007 whichand was consistent with the revenue growth. |
| | The increase in packaging expense was mainly due to the increased sales, the increased price of packing materials and the higher standard for packaging materials with the increased international sales in the third quarter of 2008. |
| (3) | Increased product warranty expense.expense: The Company recorded $1,060,353$1,539,396 of product warranty expenses for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008, as compared to $ 585,888912,623 for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007, an increase of $474,465.$626,773. The increase was mainly due to increased sales. |
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
General and administrative expenses were $ 4,694,4187,712,808 for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008, as compared to $2,720,623$4,402,694 for the same period of 2007, which was an increase of $ 1,973,7953,310,114 or 72.6%75.2% mainly due to the following factors:
| (1) | The expansion of economic activities, facilities and workforce resulted in increased depreciation, office expenses, staff salary, work insurance and welfare, travel expenses and other miscellaneous fees totaling $2,506,665, an increase of $739,624 as compared to the same period of 2007. |
(1)The expansion of economic activities, facilities and workforce resulted in increased depreciation, office expenses, staff salary, work insurance and welfare, travel expenses and other miscellaneous fees totaling an increase of $922,286 as compared to the same period of 2007. | (2) | R&D expense, which is included in general and administrative expenses, increased by $1,096,616, as compared to $ 553,672 of R&D expense for the same period of 2007, as discussed below. |
(2)Research and development (“R&D”) expense, which is included in general and administrative expenses, increased by $1,523,685, as compared to $935,174 of R&D expense for the same period of 2007, as discussed below.(3)With the impact of the U.S. financial crisis and weakening international macroeconomic, the Company extended the payment term accordingly for accounts receivable for our international distributors. As a result, the Company recorded more allowance for doubtful accounts. During the nine months ended September 30, 2008, the bad debt provision was $ 687,513, as compared to $ 23,623 for the same period of 2007.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSE
Research and development expenses include payroll, employee benefits, and other headcount-related expenses associated with product development. Researchdevelopment and development expenses also include third-party development costs. For the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008, research and development expense was $1,736,962,$2,458,859, as compared to $ 553,672935,174 for the same period of 2007, anfor increase of $1,183,290, as$1,523,685. The increase in R&D expenses was a result of the Company’s enhanced research and development activities on truck electronics.
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION
Depreciation and amortization expense increased to $1,329,059$2,024,931 for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008, compared with that of $710,394$1,157,942 for the same period of 2007, which was an increase of $618,665.$ 866,989. The increase in depreciation and amortization expense was primarily due to the purchase of plant and land use rights, and additional production equipment in the second half of 2007.
FINANCIAL EXPENSE
Financial expense mainly consists of interest expense and exchange loss. The financial expense for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 increased by $495,560$368,198 to $752,996$974,690 from $ 257,436606,492 for the same period of 2007, which2007.The increased interest expense was mainly attributed to a $302,884 increase inthe higher outstanding average debt balance during current period, which was largely offset by exchange loss resulted from the acceleratedowing to accelerating appreciation of Chinese currency against the U.S. dollar. Management is studying alternative methods for managing the risks associated with currency translation, such as the diversification of currencies used in export sales.
OTHER INCOME
Other income was $333,840$610,592 for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008, as compared to $ 384,272502,606 for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007, a decreasewhich was an increase of $50,432.$107,986. The decreaseincrease was mainly due to a decrease in subsidy income from local governments for the six months ended June 30, 2008.sales of raw material scraps.
INCOME TAX
There was no income tax expense for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005 and 2004. As a result of the Joint Venture obtaining its Sino-foreign joint venture status in 2004, in accordance with applicable PRC tax regulations, the Joint Venture was exempted from PRC income tax in both fiscal 2004 and 2005. Thereafter, the Joint Venture is entitled to a tax concession of 50% of the applicable income tax rate for the three years ended December 31, 2006, 2007, and 2008. With the new PRC Enterprise Income Tax Law, effective on 1st January 2008, the Company is generally subject to a PRC income tax rate of 12.5%. In accordance with China's relevant regulations of income taxes, the Joint Venture has a benefit of a refund of 40% of domestic equipment purchases from increased income taxes for the purchasing year over those of the previous year. During the second quarternine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007 and 2008, the Joint Venture received an income tax benefit of $991,133 and 384,342 for purchase of domestic equipment, respectively, which has been reflected as a reduction to current income tax expense. As a result, income tax expense was $882,231for$1,351,166 for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared with negative $60,256$373,883 for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007, an increase of $942,487.$977,283.
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
On March 1, 2006, the Board of Directors approved a total of 60,000 options to be issued to the four independent members of the Board of Directors. The contractual term of the options is three years. Total deferred stock-based compensation expenses related to stock options amounted to $178,904. This amount is amortized over the three-year vesting period in a manner consistent with Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 123R. The amortization of deferred stock-based compensation for these equity arrangements was both $ 29,81844,727 for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 2007.
Although the Company anticipates future issuances of stock awards to have a material impact on reported net income, we do not expect these awards to have a material impact on future cash flow.
MINORITY INTEREST
Minority interest represents a 10% non-controlling interest in the Joint Venture. Minority interest in income amounted to $921,948$1,183,852 and $ 697,119936,986 for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
FINANCIAL CONDITION
Liquidity and Capital Resources
OPERATING - Net cash provided in operating activities was $ 2,609,173$5,607,844 for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared with $ 1,694,0764,220,539 of net cash usedprovided in operating activities in the same period in 2007, for an increase of $4,303,249. $ 1,387,305.
During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008, our higher sales revenue resulted in increased accounts receivable. At the same time,main cash inflow was from notes receivables, deposits received from customers and other current assets and liability. Cash inflow was largely offset by the following factors:
First, in accordance with the increase in sales orders during the nine months ended September 30, 2008, the Company maintained a higher level of inventory to meet the requirementsdemands of sales and production. Additionally, the Company established more distribution warehouses close to major OEM customers and maintained some stock in those warehouses to ensure timely deliveries at the request of major OEM customers. As a result, cash outflow increased by about $ 7.8 million owing to increased inventory. Second, China’s metal market experienced and is still experiencing price increases and more vendors were requiring us to pay in advance, which has resulted in an increase in our level of prepayments for metal raw materials. These factors resulted in anThus, cash outflow increased use of cash of approximately $5.7by about $ 4.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 as comparedowing to the same period of 2007. The increased use of cash was offset by the higher levels of deposits received from customers, accrued expense, accounts payable and notes payable and other current assets and liability.prepayments.
As of JuneSeptember 30, 2008, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $ 4,481,177,5,950,987 as compared to cash and cash equivalents of $4,340,211as$4,340,211 as of December 31, 2007. The Company had working capital of $57,232,993$ 59,359,754 as of JuneSeptember 30, 2008, as compared to working capital of 44,715,988 as of December 31, 2007, reflecting current ratios of 4.18:4.54:1 and 4.32:1, respectively.
INVESTING - During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008, the Company expended net cash of $1,188,165 in$ 2,747,951in investing activities including $1,109,428 for acquisition of property and equipment to support the growth of the business. For the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007, the Company utilized $ 5,355,27618,259,563 in investing activities.
FINANCING - Net cash used by financing activities was $1,502,107 forDuring the sixnine months ended June 30, 2008 compared to $1,492,396 used in financing activities in the same period in 2007. During the six months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007, the cash inflows were mainly attributable to a $1,492,396$4,644,122 increase in proceeds from borrowing due to one newa short term bank loan being secured for new equipment purchases.purchases and working capital requirements. During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008, the Joint VentureCompany received aggregate bank loans in the amount of $1,967,686 under its credit facilities; the impact of these cash inflows was offset by repayments of $3,469,793 on its outstanding debt.
Management of the CompanyThe Company’s management has taken a number of steps to restructure its customer base and phase out accounts which had failed to make prompt payments. The Company also placed more emphasis on receivable collection. In addition, the Company maintains good relationships with local banks. We believe that our current cash and cash equivalents and anticipated cash flow generated from operations and our bank lines of credit will be sufficient to finance our working capital requirements for the foreseeable future.
CURRENCY RISK AND FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Although our reporting currency is the U.S. dollar, the functional currency of Joint Venture is RMB. As a result, we are exposed to foreign exchange risk as our revenues and results of operations may be affected by fluctuations in the exchange rate between U.S. dollars and RMB. If the RMB depreciates against the U.S. dollar, the value of our RenminbiRMB revenues, earnings and assets as expressed in our U.S. dollar financial statements will decline. In recent years, the RMB has been appreciating against the U.S. dollar.
Assets and liabilities of our operating subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate at the balance sheet date, their equity accounts are translated at historical exchange rate and their income and expenses items are translated using the average rate for the period. Any resulting exchange differences are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income or loss. Because of the approximately 6.1 % appreciation of the RMB against the USD during the sixnine months ended on JuneSeptember 30, 2008, (i) we recorded an exchange loss of $583,978$693,556 from export sales for which the payments to us were in USD, meanwhile, (ii) we also recorded a foreign currency translation adjustment of $4,923,575$6,048,704 for the six-monthnine-month period, a positive number due to our functional currency in RMB and the appreciation of the RMB against the USD. The Company is adoptingtaking steps such steps as the diversification of currencies used in export sales, and the negotiation of export contractcontracts with fixed exchange rate.rates.
As the Company’s historical debt obligations are primarily short-term in nature, with fixed interest rates, the Company does not have any risk from an increase in market interest rates. However, to the extent that the Company arranges new borrowings in the future, an increase in market interest rate would cause a commensurate increase in the interest expense related to such borrowings.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET AGREEMENTS
As of JuneSeptember 30, 2008, we did not have any material commitments for capital expenditures or have any transactions, obligations or relationships that could be considered off-balance sheet arrangements.
The information is not required for smaller reporting companies.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As required by Rule 13a-15(b) and Rule 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated, as of JuneSeptember 30, 2008, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e). Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures, as of JuneSeptember 30, 2008, were effective for the purpose of ensuring that information required to be disclosed by us in this report is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the rules and forms of the Exchange Act and is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
We believe, however, that a controls system, no matter how well designed and operated, cannot provide absolute assurance that the objectives of the controls system are met, and no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud or error, if any, within a company have been detected.
There was no change in our internal controls over financial reporting during the fiscal quarter ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITSOn September 9, 2008, the Company held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders. At the Meeting, the stockholders elected Xiao Ping Zhang, Xiao Feng Zhang, Jung Kang Chang, Li Min Zhang, Zhi Zhong Wang, Yi Guang Huo and Jiang Hua Feng as directors and ratified the appointment of Rotenberg & LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2008. The following table sets forth the votes for, against and votes withheld with respect to each matter.
EXHIBIT NO.1. | DOCUMENT DESCRIPTIONElection of Directors
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| | For | | Withheld | |
Xiao Ping Zhang | | | 15,870,854 | | | 97,381 | |
Xiao Feng Zhang | | | 15,870,554 | | | 97,681 | |
Jung Kang Chang | | | 15,870,604 | | | 97,631 | |
Li Min Zhang | | | 15,870,854 | | | 97,381 | |
Zhi Zhong Wang | | | 15,870,544 | | | 97,691 | |
Yi Guang Huo | | | 15,870,844 | | | 97,391 | |
Jiang Hua Feng | | | 15,836,738 | | | 131,497 | |
3.1 (1)2. | ArticlesRatification of IncorporationAuditors |
For | | Against | | Abstain | |
15,922,732 | | | 30,493 | | | 15,010 | |
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT NO. | | DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION |
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3.1(1) | | Certificate of Incorporation, as amended |
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3.2(1) | | Amended and Restated Bylaws |
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4.1(2) | | Form of Underwriters’ Common Stock Purchase Warrants |
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4.2(2) | | Specimen Common Stock Certificate |
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| | Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a), promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. |
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| | Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a), promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. |
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| | Certifications pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer). |
(1) | Incorporated herein by reference from the Registrant’s Form 10-QSB filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 28, 2003. |
(2) | Incorporated herein by reference from the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, Commission File No. 333-137019,No.333-137019, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 31, 2006. |
(3) | Filed herewith. |
(4)(3) | Furnished herewith. In accordance with Item 601(b)(32) of Regulation S-K, this Exhibit is not deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. Such certifications will not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except to the extent that the registrant specifically incorporates it by reference. |
Pursuant to the requirements 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.
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Dated : August 13,November 12, 2008 | SORL AUTO PARTS, INC. |
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| | By: /s/ Xiao Ping Zhang
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| Name: Xiao Ping Zhang |
| Title: Chief Executive Officer |
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| | By: /s/ Zong Yun Zhou
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Name: Zong Yun Zhou |
| Title: Chief Financial Officer |
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NO. | | DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION |
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3.1(1) | | Certificate of Incorporation, as amended |
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3.2(1) | | Amended and Restated Bylaws |
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4.1(2) | | Form of Underwriters’ Common Stock Purchase Warrants |
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4.2(2) | | Specimen Common Stock Certificate |
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31.1(1) | | Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a), promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. |
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31.2(1) | | Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a), promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. |
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32.1(3) | | Certifications pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer). |
(1) | filed herewith. |
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(2) | Incorporated herein by reference from the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, Commission File No.333-137019, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 31, 2006. |
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(3) | Furnished herewith. In accordance with Item 601(b)(32) of Regulation S-K, this Exhibit is not deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. Such certifications will not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except to the extent that the registrant specifically incorporates it by reference. |