UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 10-Q/A10-Q

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

For the quarterly period ended: June 30, 2004

March 31, 2005
or

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

Commission File Number: 333-61286


KID CASTLE EDUCATIONAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
   
Florida
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 59-2549529
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

8th Floor, No. 98 Min Chuan Road, Hsien Tien
Taipei, Taiwan ROC

(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:011-886-22218 5996

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  011-886-22218 5996

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

   
Title of each class Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock
 N/A

Securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Act:

Title of class

None

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the last ninety days.

Yesxþ      Noo

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).

Yeso     Noxþ

As of July 31, 2004,May 10, 2005, there were 18,999,703 shares of the Registrant’s common stock outstanding.

Documents incorporated by reference: None.


FORM 10-Q/A10-Q

KID CASTLE EDUCATIONAL CORPORATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

     
Page
PART I            FINANCIAL INFORMATION    
Page
PART IFINANCIAL INFORMATION2
Item 1.Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial StatementsStatements.  12 
Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsOperations.  24 
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk  36 
Item 4.Controls and ProceduresProcedures.  3637 
OTHER INFORMATION37
Item 1.Legal Proceedings.37
Item 2.Changes in Securities, Use of Proceeds and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.  38 
Item 1. Legal Proceedings3.Defaults upon Senior Securities.  38 
Item 2. Changes in Securities4.Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.  38 
Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities5.Other Information.  38 
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders6Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.  38 
  39 

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KID CASTLE EDUCATIONAL CORPORATION

UNAUDITED CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF MARCH 31, 2005 AND DECEMBER 31, 2004
AND
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 2005 AND 2004

KID CASTLE EDUCATIONAL CORPORATION
INDEX TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Pages
 392 – 3
 4      
41 5      
6 – 8
9 – 26
 EXHIBIT 31.1
 EXHIBIT 31.2
 EXHIBIT 32.1
 EXHIBIT 32.2

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KID CASTLE EDUCATIONAL CORPORATION
INDEX TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF JUNE 30, 2004 AND DECEMBER 31, 2003
AND
FOR THE THREE MONTHS AND SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30, 2004 AND 2003

Pages
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet2 –3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity5
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows6 – 8
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements9 – 23

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Kid Castle Educational Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Expressed in US Dollars)

                
 June 30, December 31, March 31, December 31, 
 2004
 2003
 2005 2004 
 (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)   
ASSETS  
 
Current assets  
Cash and bank balances $542,188 $1,273,723  $173,169 $213,564 
Bank fixed deposits – pledged (Note 12) 317,660 204,889  354,416 294,331 
Notes and accounts receivable, net (Notes 5 and 10) 1,868,207 2,334,385  2,903,221 2,401,904 
Inventories, net (Note 6) 2,162,633 1,991,951  2,983,890 2,979,738 
Other receivables (Notes 7 and 10) 557,505 524,974  420,351 337,848 
Prepayments and other current assets (Note 8) 114,188 122,292 
Prepayments and other current assets (Note 10) 440,200 478,752 
Pledged notes receivable (Note 12) 955,675 1,062,406  1,220,482 1,218,356 
Deferred income tax assets 604,617 615,286  256,105 218,574 
 
 
 
 
      
 
Total current assets 7,122,673 8,129,906  8,751,834 8,143,067 
Deferred income tax assets 135,577 120,335  167,093 170,477 
Prepaid long-term investments  60,323 
Long-term investments (Note 9) 309,313 114,200 
Prepaid interest in associates  24,165 
Interest in associates (Note 8) 137,213 99,467 
Property and equipment, net 1,955,349 1,993,849  2,173,300 2,188,092 
Intangible assets, net of amortization (Note 11) 920,390 989,865  856,147 894,419 
Long-term notes receivable 576,815 505,091  224,185 240,971 
Pledged notes receivable (Note 12) 320,328 444,302  573,832 407,149 
Other assets 271,724 184,345  570,168 613,617 
 
 
 
 
      
 
Total assets $11,612,169 $12,542,216  $13,453,772 $12,781,424 
     
 
 
 
 
  
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY  
Current liabilities  
Bank borrowings – short-term and maturing within one year (Note 12) $1,695,956 $1,317,690 
Notes and accounts payable 1,301,253 1,072,584 
Borrowings – short-term and maturing within one year (Note 12) $2,443,026 $2,632,982 
Notes and accounts payable (Note 10) 1,574,181 1,506,543 
Accrued expenses 777,300 805,556  855,018 703,407 
Amounts due to officers (Note 10)  572,160 
Other payables 331,407 266,276  368,333 283,080 
Deposits received 514,915 421,734  668,432 498,266 
Receipts in advance (Note 13) 2,568,872 2,924,636  2,831,244 2,996,558 
Income tax payable 41,263 44,067 
Income tax payable (Note 9) 213,196 97,142 
Obligation under capital leases due within one year 24,611 32,468  27,572 8,659 
 
 
 
 
      
 
Total current liabilities 7,255,577 7,457,171  8,981,002 8,726,637 
Bank borrowings maturing after one year (Note 12) 1,328,992 1,166,781 
Borrowings maturing after one year (Note 12) 1,877,956 1,651,825 
Receipts in advance (Note 13) 1,471,034 1,467,025  1,421,803 1,124,809 
Obligation under capital leases  5,534  27,280  
Deposits received 640,715 603,635  594,136 689,530 
Accrued pension liabilities 144,298 134,073 
Accrued pension liabilities (Note 14) 190,820 160,907 
     
 
 
 
 
  
Total liabilities 10,840,616 10,834,219  13,092,997 12,353,708 
 
 
 
 
      

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Kid Castle Educational Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - Continued

(Expressed in US Dollars)

         
  June 30, December 31,
  2004
 2003
  (Unaudited)    
Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)        
Stockholders’ equity        
Common stock, no par share:        
25,000,000 shares authorized; 18,999,703 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003  7,669,308   7,669,308 
Additional paid-in capital  194,021   194,021 
Legal reserve  65,320   65,320 
Accumulated deficit  (6,987,774)  (6,057,482)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (169,322)  (163,170)
   
 
   
 
 
Total stockholders’ equity  771,553   1,707,997 
   
 
   
 
 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $11,612,169  $12,542,216 
   
 
   
 
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Kid Castle Educational Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Expressed in US Dollars)

                 
  Three Months Ended June 30,
 Six Months Ended June 30,
  2004
 2003
 2004
 2003
  (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Operating Revenue                
Sales of goods $1,186,926  $712,735  $3,216,779  $2,987,448 
Franchising income  664,608   415,298   1,192,740   846,949 
Other operating revenue  151,561   79,791   203,914   135,519 
Total net operating revenue  2,003,095   1,207,824   4,613,433   3,969,916 
Operating costs                
Cost of goods sold  (650,418)  (346,036)  (1,324,923)  (1,070,083)
Cost of franchising  (113,403)  (165,606)  (245,504)  (269,394)
Other operating costs  (78,544)  (47,248)  (135,739)  (104,835)
Total operating costs  (842,365)  (558,890)  (1,706,166)  (1,444,312)
Gross profit  1,160,730   648,934   2,907,267   2,525,604 
Advertising costs  (327,850)  (154,772)  (454,492)  (198,747)
Other operating expenses  (1,413,680)  (1,474,346)  (3,430,104)  (3,122,693)
Income (loss) from operations  (580,800)  (980,184)  (977,329)  (795,836)
Interest expenses, net  (43,171)  (80,451)  (64,936)  (154,472)
Share of profit (loss) of an investment  (15,542)     31,425   (12,681)
Loss on write-off of an investment     (132,116)     (132,116)
Other non-operating income (loss), net  38,097   18,108   81,770   74,208 
Loss before income taxes  (601,416)  (1,174,643)  (929,070)  (1,020,897)
Provision for taxes  (1,222)  (34,184)  (1,222)  (182,681)
Net loss $(602,638) $(1,208,827) $(930,292) $(1,203,578)
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
Loss per share – basic and diluted $(0.032) $(0.080) $(0.049) $(0.080)
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
Weighted-average shares used to compute loss per share – basic and diluted  18,999,703   15,074,329   18,999,703   15,074,329 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
         
  March 31,  December 31, 
  2005  2004 
  (Unaudited)    
Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)        
Minority interest  33,950   33,791 
       
         
Shareholders’ equity        
Common stock, no par share:        
25,000,000 shares authorized; 18,999,703 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004  7,669,308   7,669,308 
Additional paid-in capital  194,021   194,021 
Legal reserve  65,320   65,320 
Accumulated deficit  (7,362,504)  (7,312,074)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (239,320)  (222,650)
       
Total shareholders’ equity  26,825   393,925 
       
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $13,453,772  $12,781,424 
       

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Kid Castle Educational Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ EquityOperations

(Expressed in US Dollars)

                             
  Common Stock                
                      Accumulated  
          Additional         other  
  Number of     paid-in Legal Accumulated comprehensive  
  shares
 Amount
 capital
 reserve
 deficit
 loss
 Total
Balance, December 31, 2002  15,074,329  $4,654,880  $194,021  $65,320  $(4,116,891) $(160,764) $636,566 
Net loss for 2003              (1,940,591)     (1,940,591)
Cumulative translation adjustment                 (2,406)  (2,406)
                           
 
 
Comprehensive loss                          (1,942,997)
                           
 
 
Issuance of common stock for cash  3,592,040   2,514,428               2,514,428 
Repayment of a liability by issuance of common stock  333,334   500,000               500,000 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
Balance, December 31, 2003  18,999,703   7,669,308   194,021   65,320   (6,057,482)  (163,170)  1,707,997 
Net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2004 (Unaudited)              (930,292)     (930,292)
Cumulative translation adjustment (Unaudited)                 (6,152)  (6,152)
                           
 
 
Comprehensive loss (Unaudited)                          (936,444)
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
Balance, June 30, 2004 (Unaudited)  18,999,703  $7,669,308  $194,021  $65,320  $(6,987,774) $(169,322) $771,553 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
         
  Three months ended March 31, 
  2005  2004 
  (Unaudited) 
Operating Revenue        
Sales of goods $2,375,155  $2,029,853 
Franchising income  597,925   528,132 
Other operating revenue  149,912   52,353 
       
         
Total net operating revenue  3,122,992   2,610,338 
       
         
Operating costs        
Cost of goods sold  (927,731)  (674,505)
Cost of franchising  (113,613)  (132,101)
Other operating costs  (74,196)  (57,195)
       
         
Total operating costs  (1,115,540)  (863,801)
       
         
Gross profit  2,007,452   1,746,537 
         
Advertising costs  (33,363)  (126,642)
         
Other operating expenses  (1,785,500)  (2,016,424)
       
         
Income (loss) from operations  188,589   (396,529)
         
Interest expenses, net  (59,253)  (21,765)
         
Share of loss of investments  12,483   46,967 
         
Other non-operating (loss) income, net  (48,939)  43,673 
       
         
Income (loss) before income taxes and minority interest income  92,880   (327,654)
         
Provision for taxes  (143,453)   
       
         
Loss before minority interest income  (50,573)  (327,654)
         
Minority interest income  143    
       
         
Net loss $(50,430) $(327,654)
       
         
Loss per share – basic and diluted $(0.003) $(0.017)
       
         
Weighted-average shares used to compute (loss) earnings per share – basic and diluted  18,999,703   18,999,703 
       

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Kid Castle Educational Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash FlowsStockholders’ Equity

(Expressed in US Dollars)

         
  Six months ended June 30,
  2004
 2003
  (Unaudited)
Cash flows from operating activities        
Net (loss) income $(930,292) $(1,203,578)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities        
Depreciation of property and equipment  107,729   81,549 
Amortization of intangible assets  80,824   77,753 
(Reversal of) provision for allowance for sales returns  (13,126)  44,617 
Allowance for doubtful debts  130,866   28,785 
Provision for (reversal of) loss on inventory obsolescence and slow-moving items  34,970   (168,989)
Share of (profit) loss of investments  (31,425)  12,681 
Loss on write-off of an investment     132,116 
(Increase)/decrease in:        
Notes and accounts receivable  402,524   (606,246)
Inventories  (185,880)  (339,939)
Other receivables  (202,283)  (32,527)
Prepayments and other current assets  9,484   (123,391)
Deferred income tax assets  3,306   182,030 
Other assets  (86,257)  (39,644)
Increase/(decrease) in:        
Notes and accounts payable  219,374   (235,045)
Accrued expenses  (36,063)  30,899 
Other payables  205,497   454,737 
Receipts in advance  (202,230)  31,030 
Income taxes payable  (3,306)   
Deposits received  99,576   167,098 
Accrued pension liabilities  8,882   29,102 
   
 
   
 
 
Net cash used in operating activities  (387,830)  (1,476,962)
   
 
   
 
 
Cash flows from investing activities        
Purchase of property and equipment  (47,371)  (87,809)
Amount due from stockholder/director     122,300 
Acquisition of long-term investments  (103,346)   
Bank fixed deposits – pledged  (111,678)  (65,381)
Pledged notes receivable  11,407   37,873 
   
 
   
 
 
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities  (250,988)  6,983 
   
 
   
 
 
                             
  Common Stock                   
                      Accumulated    
          Additional          other    
  Number of      paid-in  Legal  Accumulated  comprehensive    
  shares  Amount  capital  reserve  deficit  loss  Total 
   
Balance, December 31, 2003  18,999,703   7,669,308   194,021   65,320   (6,057,482)  (163,170)  1,707,997 
                             
Net loss for 2004              (1,254,592)     (1,254,592)
Cumulative translation adjustment                 (59,480)  (59,480)
                            
Comprehensive loss                          (1,314,072)
                            
                             
   
Balance, December 31, 2004  18,999,703  $7,669,308  $194,021  $65,320  $(7,312,074) $(222,650) $393,925 
Net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2005 (Unaudited)              (50,430)     (50,430)
Cumulative translation adjustment (Unaudited)                 (16,670)  (16,670)
                            
Comprehensive loss (Unaudited)                          (67,100)
                            
                             
   
Balance, March 31, 2005 (Unaudited)  18,999,703  $7,669,308  $194,021  $65,320  $(7,362,504) $(239,320) $326,825 
   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Kid Castle Educational Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – Continued

(Expressed in US Dollars)

         
  Six months ended June 30,
  2004
 2003
  (Unaudited)
Cash flows from financing activities        
Proceeds from bank borrowings $2,865,929  $618,415 
Repayment of bank borrowings  (2,346,878)  (201,489)
Repayment of capital leases  (13,933)  (6,585)
Proceeds from loan from officers/stockholders     31,427 
Repayment of loan from officers/stockholders  (585,006)   
Stock subscriptions received in advance     2,181,578 
   
 
   
 
 
Net cash provided by financing activities  (79,888)  2,623,346 
   
 
   
 
 
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents  (718,706)  1,153,367 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents  (12,829)  3,033 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  1,273,723   125,806 
   
 
   
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $542,188  $1,282,206 
   
 
   
 
 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information Interest paid $32,885  $247,149 
   
 
   
 
 
Income taxes paid $1,222  $1,729 
   
 
   
 
 
Supplemental disclosure of significant non-cash transactions
        
Capital lease of transportation equipment $  $57,571 
   
 
   
 
 
Increase (decrease) of notes receivable and pledged notes receivable corresponding to the increase (decrease) in the following accounts:        
Other receivables – related parties $  $(259,308)
   
 
   
 
 
Accrued expenses $  $5,181 
   
 
   
 
 
Deposits received $20,924  $ 
   
 
   
 
 
Other payables $32,900  $ 
   
 
   
 
 
Receipts in advance $(200,303) $533,472 
   
 
   
 
 
         
  Three months ended March 31, 
  2005  2004 
  (Unaudited) 
Cash flows from operating activities        
Net loss $(50,430) $(327,654)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities        
Depreciation of property and equipment  66,681   52,266 
Amortization of intangible assets  42,835   40,509 
Allowance for sales returns  95,267   71,890 
Allowance for doubtful debts  284,537   156,221 
Provision for (reversal of) allowance for loss on inventory obsolescence and slow-moving items  6,452   (69,180)
Gain on disposal of property and equipment  (9,010)   
Minority interest income  (143)   
Share of gain of investments  (12,483)  (46,967)
(Increase)/decrease in:        
Notes and accounts receivable  (775,674)  192,461 
Inventories  4,514   204,320 
Other receivables  (129,129)  72,016 
Prepayments and other current assets  41,002   (6,073)
Deferred income tax assets  (32,194)  3,314 
Other assets  46,591   (31,084)
Increase/(decrease) in:        
Notes and accounts payable  60,036   107,712 
Accrued expenses  148,876   (46,463)
Other payables  124,933   (76,311)
Receipts in advance  (147,307)  (261,384)
Income taxes payable  115,635   (3,314)
Deposits received  67,207   29,413 
Accrued pension liabilities  29,115   (16,266)
       
         
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities  (22,689)  45,426 
       
         
Cash flows from investing activities        
Purchase of property and equipment  (104,562)   
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment  72,795    
Bank fixed deposits – pledged  (58,629)  (135,818)
Pledged notes receivable  29,990   30,129 
       
         
Net cash used in investing activities  (60,406)  (105,689)
       

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Kid Castle Educational Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – Continued

(Expressed in US Dollars)

         
  Six months ended June 30,
  2004
 2003
  (Unaudited)
Write-off of an associate investment against deferred income        
Balance of an associate investment $  $298,113 
Balance of deferred income     (165,997)
   
 
   
 
 
Loss on write-off of an associate investment $  $132,116 
   
 
   
 
 
         
  Three months ended March 31, 
  2005  2004 
  (Unaudited) 
Cash flows from financing activities        
Proceeds from bank borrowings $795,968  $2,829,827 
Repayment of bank borrowings  (781,513)  (2,169,859)
Proceeds from capital leases  57,089    
Repayment of capital leases  (10,910)  (5,662)
Repayment of loan from officers/stockholders     (586,529)
       
         
Net cash provided by financing activities  60,634   67,777 
       
         
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents  (22,461)  7,514 
         
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents  (17,934)  (30,792)
         
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  213,564   1,273,723 
       
         
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $173,169  $1,250,445 
       
         
Supplemental disclosure of significant non-cash transactions
        
         
Increase (decrease) of notes receivable and pledged notes receivable corresponding to the increase (decrease) in the following accounts:        
         
Deposits received $1,586  $(18,896)
       
         
Other payables $6,473  $(10,112)
       
         
Receipts in advance $258,156  $(123,465)
       

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Kid Castle Educational Corporation

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Expressed in US Dollars)

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

Kid Castle Internet Technologies Limited (“KCIT”) was incorporated on December 17, 1999 under the provisions of the Company Law of the Republic of China (“ROC”) as a limited liability company. KCIT is engaged in the business of children’s education focusing on the English language. The business comprises publication, sales and distribution of related books, magazines, audio and videotapes and compact disc, franchising and sales of merchandises complementary to the business. KCIT commenced operations in April 2000 when it acquired the above business from a related company, Kid Castle Enterprises Limited (“KCE”), which was owned by two directors and stockholders of KCIT.

On March 9, 2001, KCIT formed a wholly-owned subsidiary, Premier Holding Investment Property Limited incorporated in the British Virgin Islands, which held the entire common stock of Higoal Developments Limited (“Higoal”) incorporated in the Cayman Islands on March 8, 2001. On September 10, 2001, Higoal established a wholly owned subsidiary, Kid Castle Educational Software Development Company Limited (“KCES”) in the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”). The existing operations of Higoal are principally located in Taiwan and are being expanded in the PRC. In June 2002, after KCIT undertook a series of group restructurings, KCIT became the direct owner of the outstanding shares of Higoal. Premier Holding Investment Property Limited was then liquidated in June 2003.

On September 18, 2002, Higoal issued 11,880,000 shares of common stock to the stockholders of KCIT in exchange for 100% of the outstanding common stock of KCIT. As a result of this reorganization, KCIT became a wholly owned subsidiary of Higoal. On October 1, 2002, Kid Castle Educational Corporation (the “Company”), formerly King Ball International Technology Limited Corporation (the “Company”) entered into an exchange agreement with Higoal whereby the Company issued to the stockholders of Higoal 11,880,000 shares of common stock of the Company in exchange for 100% of the issued and fully paid up capital of Higoal.

As a result of the share exchange, the former stockholders of Higoal hold a majority of the Company’s outstanding capital stock. Generally accepted accounting principles require in certain circumstances that a company whose stockholders retain the majority voting interest in the combined business to be treated as the acquirer for financial reporting purposes. Accordingly, the acquisition has been accounted for as a “reverse acquisition” whereby Higoal is deemed to have purchased the Company. However, the Company remains the legal entity and the Registrant for Securities and Exchange Commission reporting purposes.

     In July 2003, KCES entered into an agreement with 21st Century Publishing House to incorporate Jiangxi 21st Century Kid Castle Culture Media Co., Ltd (“Culture Media”). It was agreed that KCES and 21st Century Publishing House each owned 50% ownership and that each party contributed RMB$1 million for the incorporation. On July 2, 2004, KCES acquired additional 40% of ownership in Culture Media from 21st Century Publishing House. KCES now owns 90% of Culture Media.

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     The Company, Higoal and its subsidiaries collectively are referred to as the “Group”. The operations of the Group are principally located in Taiwan and the PRC.

NOTE 2 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying financial data as of June 30, 2004March 31, 2005 and for the six months and three months ended June 30,March 31, 2005 and 2004 and 2003 have been prepared by the Group, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures

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normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. However, the Group believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Group’s audited annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2003.2004.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

The Group has incurred operating losses since inception and hence, as of June 30, 2004,March 31, 2005, the balance of accumulated deficit was $6,987,774.$7,362,504. The Group plans to fund its working capital needs by obtaining new credit lines from financial institutions and raising capital through the sale of equity securities. If the Group is unable to meet its current operating plan, it will be required to obtain additional funding. Management believes such funding will be available, but there can be no assurances that such funding will be available, or if it is available, on terms acceptable to the Group. Management believes that if funding is not available, other actions can and will be taken to reduce costs. These actions may entail the Group to reduce headcount, sales and marketing, other expansion activities, which may affect the future growth of the Group’s operations.

NOTE 3 - SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

REVENUE RECOGNITION

Sales of books, magazines, audio and video tapes, compact disc and other merchandises are recognized as revenue on the transfer of risks and rewards of ownership, which generally coincides with the time when the goods are delivered to customers and title has passed. Provision is made for expected future sales returns and allowances when revenue is recognized.

Franchise fees are the annual licensing fees for franchisees to use the Group’s brand name and consulting services. Franchising income is recognized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the relevant franchise agreements.

ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS

An allowance for doubtful accounts is provided based on the evaluation of collectibility and aging analysis of notes and accounts receivables.

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INVENTORIES

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost includes all costs of purchase, cost of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition, and is calculated using the weighted average method. Market value is determined by reference to the sales proceeds of items sold in the ordinary course of business after the balance sheet date or to management estimates based on prevailing market conditions.

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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT AND DEPRECIATION

Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method to allocate the cost of depreciable assets over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:

   
  Estimated useful life
  (in years)
Land Indefinite
Buildings 50
Furniture and fixtures 3-10
Transportation equipment 2.5-5
Miscellaneous equipment 5-10

Maintenance, repairs and minor renewals are charged directly to the statement of operations as incurred. When assets are disposed of, the related cost and accumulated depreciation thereon are removed from the financial statements and any resulting gain or loss is included in the statement of operations.

LONG-LIVED ASSETS

Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets might not be recoverable. The Group does not perform a periodic assessment of assets for impairment in the absence of such information or indicators. Conditions that would necessitate an impairment assessment include a significant decline in the observable market value of an asset, a significant change in the extent or manner in which an asset is used, or a significant adverse change that would indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or group of assets is not recoverable. For long-lived assets to be held and used, the Group measures fair value based on quoted market prices or based on discounted estimates of future cash flows.

INCOME TAXES

The Company and its subsidiaries accounts for income taxes in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 109 “Accounting for Income Taxes”. Under SFAS No. 109, deferred tax liabilities or assets at the end of each period are determined using the tax rate expected to be in effect when taxes are actually paid or recovered. Valuation allowances are established when it is considered more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Franchises and copyrights are stated at cost and amortized on the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives of 10 years.

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

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Comprehensive income (loss) is defined as the change in equity of a company during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances excluding transactions resulting from investments from owners and distributions to owners. Comprehensive income (loss) is disclosed in the condensed consolidated statement of stockholders’ equity.

NET EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE

The Group computes net earnings (loss) per share in accordance with SFAS No. 128, “Earnings per Share”.Share.” Under the provisions of SFAS No. 128, basic net earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing the net earnings (loss) available to common shareholders for the period by the weighted

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average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. The calculation of diluted net earnings (loss) per share gives effect to common stock equivalents. For the sixthree months ended June 30,March 31, 2005 and 2004, and 2003, the Group did not have any potential common stock shares.

RECLASSIFICATION

The presentation of certain prior information has been reclassified to conform withto current presentation.

NOTE 4 – RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In January 2003,September 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards BoardEITF delayed the effective date for the recognition and measurement guidance previously discussed under EITF Issue No. 03-01, “The Meaning of Other-Than-Temporary Impairment and Its Application to Certain Investments” (“FASB”EITF 03-01”) issued Interpretation No.46, “Consolidationas included in paragraphs 10-20 of Variable Interest Entities, an Interpretationthe proposed statement. The proposed statement will clarify the meaning of ARBother-than-temporary impairment and its application to investments in debt and equity securities, in particular investments within the scope of FASB Statement No. 51” (“FIN 46”). FIN 46 clarifies when a company should consolidate115, “Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities,” and investment accounted for under the cost method. The Group is currently evaluating the effect of this proposed statement on its financial statements the assets, liabilitiesposition and activitiesresults of a variable interest entity. FIN 46 provides general guidance as to the definition of a variable interest entity and requires a variable interest entity to be consolidated if a company absorbs the majority of the variable interest entity’s expected losses, or is entitled to receive a majority of the variable interest entity’s residual returns, or both.operations.

     In December 2003, the FASB issued a revised interpretation of FIN 46 (“FIN 46-R”), which supersedes FIN 46 and clarifies and expands current accounting guidance for variable interest entities. FIN 46 and FIN 46-R are effective immediately for all variable interest entities created after January 31, 2003, and for variable interest entities created prior to February 1, 2003, no later than the end of the first reporting period after March 15, 2004. We have performed a review of all entities created prior to and subsequent to January 31, 2003, and determined the adoption of FIN 46 and FIN 46-R did not have a material impact on the Group’s financial reporting and disclosures.

On April 30, 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 149, “Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.”(“SFAS No. 149”) SFAS No. 149 amends and clarifies accounting for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, and for hedging activities under SFAS No. 133. The new guidance amends SFAS No. 133 for decisions made as part of the Derivatives Implementation Group (“DIG”) process that effectively required amendments to SFAS No. 133, and decisions made in connection with other FASB projects dealing with financial instruments and in connection with implementation issues raised in relation to the application of the definition of a derivative and characteristics of a derivative that contains financing components. In addition, it clarifies when a derivative contains a financing component that warrants special reporting in the statement of cash flows. SFAS No. 149 is effective for contracts entered into or modified after June 30, 2003 and for hedging relationships designated after June 30, 2003. The Group does not expect SFAS No. 149 to have a material impact on the Group’s consolidated financial statements upon adoption.

In May 2003,November 2004, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”)(SFAS) No. 150, “Accounting151,Inventory Costs, which clarifies the accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristicsabnormal amounts of both Liabilitiesidle facility expense, freight, handling costs, and Equity” (“wasted material. SFAS No. 150”). SFAS No. 150 establishes standards for classifying and measuring as liabilities certain financial instruments that embody obligations of the issuer and have characteristics of both liabilities and equity. SFAS No. 150 is151 will be effective for all financial instruments created or modified after May 31, 2003 and otherwise is effective at the beginning of the first interim periodinventory costs incurred during fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2003. The Group does2005. We do not expectbelieve the adoption of SFAS No. 150 to151 will have a material impact on the Group’s consolidatedour financial statements upon adoption.statements.

In December 2003,2004, the StaffFASB issued SFAS No. 153,Exchanges of Nonmonetary Assets, which eliminates the Securitiesexception for nonmonetary exchanges of similar productive assets and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”)replaces it with a general exception for exchanges of nonmonetary assets that do not have commercial substance. SFAS No. 104, “Revenue Recognition,” which supersedes SAB 101, “Revenue153 will be effective for nonmonetary asset exchanges occurring in fiscal periods beginning after June 15, 2005. We do not believe the adoption of SFAS No. 153 will have a material impact on our financial statements.

NOTE 5 – NOTES AND ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

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Recognition in Financial Statements.” SAB 104’s primary purpose is to rescind accounting guidance contained in SAB 101 related to multiple element revenue arrangements and revises the SEC’s “Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements Frequently Asked Questions and Answers” that have been codified in Topic 13. SAB 104 was effective immediately and did not have a material impact on the Group’s financial reporting and disclosures.

In December 2003, the FASB revised SFAS No. 132, “Employers’ Disclosures about Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits.” This Statement revises employers’ disclosures about pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans. It requires additional disclosures to those in the original SFAS No. 132 about the assets, obligations, cash flows and net periodic benefit cost of defined benefit pension plans and other defined benefit postretirement plans. The required information should be provided separately for pension plans and for other postretirement benefit plans. This Statement, which also requires new disclosures for interim periods beginning after December 15, 2003, is effective for fiscal years ended after December 15, 2003. The Group has adopted this Statement since the year ended December 31, 2003.

NOTE 5 – NOTES AND ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

             
 June 30, December 31, March 31, December 31, 
 2004
 2003
 2005 2004 
 (Unaudited)  (Unaudited) 
Notes and accounts receivable  
– Third parties $2,080,179 $2,140,073  $3,198,682 $2,420,647 
– Related parties 84,504 631,153 
– Related parties (NOTE 10) 281,286 177,445 
     
 
 
 
 
  
Total 2,164,683 2,771,226  3,479,968 2,598,092 
Allowance for doubtful accounts and sales returns  (296,476)  (436,841)  (576,747)  (196,188)
 
 
 
 
      
 
Notes and accounts receivable, net $1,868,207 $2,334,385  $2,903,221 $2,401,904 
 
 
 
 
      

NOTE 6 – INVENTORIES

              
 June 30, December 31, March 31, December 31, 
 2004
 2003
 2005 2004 
 (Unaudited)  (Unaudited) 
Work in process $60,173 $53,756  $106,262 $99,610 
Finished goods and other merchandises 2,795,835 2,589,990  3,663,746 3,655,864 
 
 
 
 
      
 2,856,008 2,643,746  
Less: Allowance for obsolete inventories and lower of cost or market  (693,375)  (651,795)
 3,770,008 3,755,474 
Less: Allowance for obsolete inventories and decline of market value  (786,118)  (775,736)
 
 
 
 
      
 $2,162,633 $1,991,951  
 
 
 
 
  $2,983,890 $2,979,738 
     

NOTE 7 – OTHER RECEIVABLES

         
  March 31,  December 31, 
  2005  2003 
  (Unaudited)     
Other receivables – third parties:        
Tax paid on behalf of landlord $973  $1,575 
Advances to staff  84,856   74,396 
Grants from Market Information Center     29,959 
Receivables from Shanghai Wonderland Educational Resources Co., Ltd. (“Shanghai Wonderland”) (Note (i))  169,538   87,082 
Other receivables  150,161   114,900 
       
         
Sub-total  405,528   307,912 
         
Other receivables – related parties (NOTE 10)  14,822   29,936 
       
  $420,350  $337,848 
       


Note:

(i)Shanghai Wonderland is a distributor of the Group. The Group loaned Shanghai Wonderland RMB$500,000 (approximately $60,000), RMB$250,000 (approximately $30,477), and RMB$500,000 each for operations in July 2004, January 2005, and March 2005, respectively, which are all unsecured and bear no interest. These loans are due in one year.

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NOTE 7 – OTHER RECEIVABLES

         
  June 30, December 31,
  2004
 2003
  (Unaudited)    
Other receivables – third parties:        
Tax paid on behalf of landlord $1,340  $1,442 
Advances to staff  80,658   43,242 
Penalties receivables     14,658 
Receivables from Shanghai Wonderland Educational Resources Co., Ltd. (“Shanghai Wonderland”) (Note (i))  70,824   105,847 
Other receivables  87,887   43,622 
   
 
   
 
 
Sub-total  240,709   208,811 
Other receivables – related parties (Note (ii))  316,796   316,163 
   
 
   
 
 
  $557,505  $524,974 
   
 
   
 
 

Note:

 (i)Shanghai Wonderland was established in October 2003 as a distributor of the Group. The Group has loaned Shanghai Wonderland RMB$450,000 (approximately $54,000) for operations, which is unsecured and bears no interest and has paid certain pre-operating costs on behalf of Shanghai Wonderland. Shanghai Wonderland will have to repay the loan of RMB$450,000 on or before January 23, 2005.

(ii)The amount due from related parties consists of the loan of RMB$1,000,000 (approximately $120,000) from the Group to 21st Century Publishing House (“Publishing House”) for the incorporation of Jiangxi 21st Century Kid Castle Culture Media Co., Ltd. (“Culture Media”). According to the agreement, the loan is unsecured and bears no interest. Pursuant to the terms of the loan, if Publishing House did not repay the loan on or before June 27, 2004, it would transfer 40% of its ownership in Culture Media to the Group. On July 2, 2004, as the loan was not repaid by Publishing House, the board decided to take over the 40% ownership, and the Group’s ownership in Culture Media increased to 90%. As of June 30, 2004, in addition to the loan of RMB$1,000,000 to Publishing House, the amount due from related parties also includes the payment of certain pre-operating costs paid by the Group on behalf of Culture Media for $176,296. The amount due from this related party has no fixed repayment term and bears no interests. In addition, the Group also paid on behalf of its related party, 21st Century Kid Castle Language and Education Center (“Education Center”), for inventory purchases. The amount due from this related party amounted to $2,463 as of June 30, 2004 and has no fixed repayment term and bears no interests.

NOTE 8 – PREPAYMENTS AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETSINTEREST IN ASSOCIATES

         
  June 30, December 31,
  2004
 2003
  (Unaudited)    
Prepayments $59,000  $51,990 
Temporary payments  213   4,989 
VAT tax recoverable  4,926    
Tax recoverable  33,573   29,208 

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  March 31,  December 31, 
  2005  2004 
  (Unaudited)     
21st Century Kid Castle Language and Education Center (“Education Center”) (Note (i))
        
Investment cost $91,430  $90,620 
Share of loss  18   (32,752)
       
         
  $91,448  $57,868 
       
         
Tianjin Kid Castle Educational Investment Consulting Co., Ltd. (“Tianjin Consulting”) (Note (ii))        
Investment cost $85,335  $60,413 
Share of loss  (56,890)  (40,886)
       
         
  $28,445  $19,527 
       
         
Lanbeisi Education &Culture Industrial Co., Ltd (“Lanbeisi”) (Note (iii))        
Investment cost $43,886  $43,498 
Share of loss  (26,566)  (21,426)
       
         
  $17,320  $22,072 
       
         
Total $137,213  $99,467 
       


         
  June 30, December 31,
  2004
 2003
  (Unaudited)    
Prepaid interest  3,221   19,856 
Others  13,255   16,249 
   
 
   
 
 
  $114,188  $122,292 
   
 
   
 
 

NOTE 9 – LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS

         
  June 30, December 31,
  2004
 2003
  (Unaudited)    
Jiangxi 21st Century Kid Castle Culture Media Co., Ltd (“Culture Media”) (Note (i))        
Investment cost $120,446  $120,646 
Share of profit (loss)  21,707   (11,326)
   
 
   
 
 
  $142,153  $109,320 
   
 
   
 
 
21st Century Kid Castle Language and Education Center (“Education Center”) (Note (ii))
        
Investment cost $90,334  $30,161 
   
 
   
 
 
Share of loss  (26,757)  (25,281)
   
 
   
 
 
  $63,577  $4,880 
   
 
   
 
 
Tianjin Kid Castle Educational Investment Consulting Co., Ltd. (Note (iii))        
Investment cost $60,223    
   
 
   
 
 
Lanbeisi Education &Culture Industrial Co., Ltd (“Lanbeisi”) (Note (iv))        
Investment cost $43,360    
   
 
   
 
 
Total $309,313  $114,200 
   
 
   
 
 

Note:

(i)In July 2003, the Group entered into an agreement with 21st Century Publishing House to incorporate Culture Media. It is agreed in the agreement that KCES, the Group’s wholly owned PRC subsidiary, and 21st Century Publishing House each has 50% ownership and that each party contributed RMB$1 million for the incorporation. As the Group’s ownership accounts for 50% equity interest in Culture Media and that the Group has significant influence and should therefore account for its interest on the equity method.
For the six months ended June 30, 2004, the Group recorded an investment gain accounted for under the equity method in Culture Media of $32,939 in the current period’s operation results.
On July 2, 2004, the Group has decided to take over the other 40% of the ownership from Publishing House, and therefore starting from July 2, 2004, the Group’s ownership in Culture Media increased to 90%.
(ii) In October 2003, the Group obtained the government’s approval to co-found Education Center with 21st Century Publishing House in the PRC. In 2004, Education Center registered the total capital as RMB$1,500,000, and KCECKCES and 21st Century Publishing House each owns 50% of

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the investee. It has been determined that the Group has significant influence and should therefore account for its investee on the equity method.
 
  For the sixthree months ended June 30,March 31, 2005 and 2004, the Group recognized an investment lossincome (loss) accounted for under the equity method in Education Center of $1,514 in the current period’s operation results.$33,084 and ($41), respectively.
 
(iii)(ii) On April 1, 2004, the Group signed a joint venture agreement with Tianjin Foreign Enterprises & Experts Service Corp., in Tianjin City, PRC. Pursuant to this joint venture agreement, the Group and Tianjin Foreign Enterprises & Experts Service Corp. each owns a 50% interest in Tianjin Kid Castle Educational Investment Consulting Co., Ltd. It has been determined that the Group has significant influence and should therefore account for its investee on the equity method. The operations had not commenced as of June 30, 2004.
 
(iv)For the three months ended March 31, 2005, the Group recognized an investment loss of $15,649, accounted for under the equity method, in Tianjin Consulting.
(iii) On April 28, 2004, the Group signed a joint venture agreement with Lanbeisi Education & Culture Industrial Co., Ltd in Sichuan Province, PRC and Sichuan Province Education Institutional Service Center in Sichuan Province, PRC. Pursuant to this joint venture agreement,

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the Group, Lanbeisi Education & Culture Industrial Co., Ltd and Sichuan Province Education Institutional Service Center own, respectively, 45%, 45% and 10% interests in Sichuan Lanbeisi Kid Castle Education Development Co., Ltd. It has been determined that the Group has significant influence and should therefore account for its investee using the equity method. However, through June 30, 2004,
For the joint venture was non-operational.three months ended March 31, 2005, the Group recognized an investment loss of $4,952, accounted for under the equity method, in Lanbeisi.

NOTE 9 – INCOME TAXES

     The income taxes of the Group are substantially attributable to the operations in Taiwan and the PRC whose statutory tax rates are 25% and 15%, respectively. The principal differences between taxes on income computed at the applicable statutory income tax rates and recorded income tax expense are as follows:

         
  Three months ended March 31, 
  2005  2004 
  (Unaudited) 
Income taxes credit calculated on applicable statutory tax rates $(99,849) $(432,789)
Higher/(lower) effective income tax rates of other countries  16,296   33,955 
Valuation allowance  384,329   146,148 
Non-taxable income  (57,694)  (18,720)
Non-deductible expenses  (129,302)  226,322 
Tax on undistributed earnings  29,673   45,085 
       
         
Income taxes expenses as recorded in statement of operations $143,453  $ 
       

     At March 31, 2005, KCESD had net operating loss of approximately US$1,587,730, available to be carried forward to offset future taxable income which will expire in the period from 2006 to 2010. KCESD’s net operating loss carry-forwards to offset future taxable income is insignificant.

NOTE 10 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

A.  Names of related parties and relationship with the Group are as follows:

   
Names of related parties
 Relationship with the Company
Mr. Kuo-An Wang He is a director, stockholder and chairman of the Company
   
Mr. Yu-En Chiu He is a director, stockholder and vice chairman of the Company
   
Global International Education Investment Ltd. (“Global International”)It was an equity investee prior to August 2003 and one of its stockholders and directors is Mr. Kuo-An Wang
Kid Castle Enterprises Limited (“KCE”)Its two directors and stockholders are Mr. Kuo-An Wang and Mr. Yu-En Chiu
Chevady Culture Enterprise Limited
(“CCE”)
 Its chairman is Mr. Kuo-An Wang
   
Private Kid Castle Short Term Language
Cram School (“PKC Language”)
 Its chairman is Mr. Yu-En Chiu
   
Taipei Country Private Kid Castle
Short Term Language Cram School (“TCP
PKC”)
 Its chairman is Mr. Yu-En Chiu
   
Taipei Country Private Chevady Preschool (“TCP Chevady”) Its chairman is Mr. Yu-En Chiu

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Names of related parties
 Relationship with the Company
Preschool (“TCP Chevady”)
Taipei Country Private Chung-hua
Preschool (“TCP Chung-hua”)
 Its chairman is Mr. Yu-En Chiu
   
Taipei Country Private Wonderland
Preschool (“TCP Wonderland”)
 Its chairman is Mr. Yu-En Chiu
   
Taipei City Private Kid Castle
Preschool (“TCP Kid Castle)
 Its chairman is Mr. Yu-En Chiu
   
21st Century Publishing House (“
(“Publishing House”)
 A joint ventureventurer
   
Jiangxi 21st Century Kid Castle Culture Media Co., Ltd (“Culture Media”) An investment accounted for under the equity method.method before July 2, 2004. It has become a consolidated entity after July 2, 2004.
   
21st Century Kid Castle Language and Education Center (“Education Center”) An investment accounted for under the equity method.
   
Tianjin Foreign Enterprises & Experts Service Corp.Kid Castle Educational Investment Consulting Co., Ltd.(“Tianjin Consulting”) An investment accounted for under the
equity method
   
Sichuan Lanbeisi Kid Castle Education &Culture IndustrialDevelopment Co., LtdLtd. (“Lanbeisi”) An investment accounted for under the
equity method

B.  Significant transactions and balances with related parties are as follows:

               
 Six months ended June 30,
 Three months ended March 31, 
 2004
 2003
 2005 2004 
 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) 
(i) Sales to:  Sales to:        
 - PKC Language $3,030  $3,979 
 - TCP PKC  3,030   3,979 
 - TCP Chevady  7,614   5,191 
 - TCP Chung-hua  7,614   4,086 
 - TCP Wonderland  5,349   5,191 
 - PKC Language $6,944 $6,442  - TCP Kid Castle  4,996   4,949 
 - TCP PKC 6,944 6,442  - English School  6,034    
 - TCP Chevady 6,631 8,088  - Tianjin Consulting  4,589    
 - TCP Chung-hua 11,669 13,304  - Lanbeisi  26,793    
 - TCP Wonderland 6,631 8,203         
 - TCP Kid Castle 6,554 11,386           
   
 
 
 
    $69,049  $27,375 
   $45,373 $53,865         
   
 
 
 
           
(ii) Rental income from:  Rental income from:        
 - KCE $ $864  - CCE $476  $450 
 - CCE 898 864         
   
 
 
 
           
   $898 $1,728    $476  $450 
   
 
 
 
         
          
(iii) Franchising income from:  Franchising income from:        
 - PKC Language $425 $1,119  - PKC Language $136  $129 
 - TCP PKC 465   - TCP PKC  136   129 
 - TCP Kid Castle 4,887 4,222  - TCP Kid Castle  1,854   2,014 
 - TCP Chung-Hua 1,468 768  - TCP Chung-Hua     214 
 - TCP Chevady 2,444 2,111  - TCP Chevady  927   1,007 
 - TCP Wonderland 2,444 2,111  - TCP Wonderland  927   1,007 
   
 
 
 
         
   $12,133 $10,331           
   
 
 
 
    $3,980  $4,500 
        
          
(iv) Purchase from:        
 - Publishing House $319,640  $ 
        
   $319,640  $ 
        

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(iv)(v)  The two directors and stockholders, Mr. Kuo-An Wang and Mr. Yu-Eng Chiu, have given personal guarantees to certain bank loans and borrowings. Please see the details as described in Note 12 – Bank Borrowings.
 
   OurThe management of the Group is of the opinion that the above transactions were carried out in the normal course of business at agreed upon terms.

(v)
(vi)  Accounts and notes receivable – related parties:

                
 June 30, December 31, March 31, December 31, 
Name of related parties
 2004
 2003
 2005 2004 
 (Unaudited)  (Unaudited) 
- KCE $3,556 $571,755  $3,803 $ 
- PKC Language 8,439 3,358  20,345 16,772 
- TCP PKC 8,200 3,358  20,345 16,772 
- TCP Chung-hua 16,571 2,863  39,353 27,506 
- TCP Chevady 12,181 2,537  40,505 24,431 
- TCP Wonderland 12,181 2,537  40,505 24,431 
- TCP Kid Castle 10,896   47,564 31,586 
- Publishing House 12,480  
- Culture Media  42,646 
- Education Center  2,099  57 726 
- Tianjin Consulting 15,439 15,746 
- Lanbeisi 53,370 19,475 
 
 
 
 
      
 $84,504 $631,153  
 
 
 
 
  $281,286 $177,445 
     

(vi)(vii)  Other receivables – related parties:

             
 June 30, December 31, March 31, December 31, 
Name of related parties
 2004
 2003
 2005 2004 
 (Unaudited)  (Unaudited) 
Amount due from Publishing House (Note 1) $128,840 $135,513  $5,408 $13,781 
Amount due from Culture Media (Note 2) 176,460 178,331 
Amount due from Education Center (Note 3) 2,463 2,319 
Amount due from Education Center (Note 2) 271 268 
Amount due from Tianjin Consulting (Note 3)  6,825 
Amount due from Lanbeisi (Note 4) 9,033   9,143 9,062 
 
 
 
 
      
 $316,796 $316,163  
 
 
 
 
  $14,822 $29,936 
     

Note:


Note:
1.The amountAs of March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, the amounts due from Publishing House is mainly a resultconsist primarily of the loan of RMB$1,000,000 (approximately $120,000 from the Group to Publishing House for the incorporation of Culture Media). According to the agreement, the loan is unsecured and bears no interest. Pursuant to the terms of the loan, Publishing House must repay the loan on or before June 27, 2004 or give up 40% of its ownership in Culture Media to the Group. On July 2, 2004, the Group decided to take over the 40% ownership from

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Publishing House, and therefore, the Group’s ownership in Culture Media increased to 90%.

2.Culture Media was incorporated in December 2003. The Groupcertain operating expenses paid certain pre-operating costs on behalf of Culture Media. The amount due from this related party has no fixed repayment term and bears no interests.Publishing House.

3.
2.  Education Center was founded in October 2003. The amount due from the associate is mainly inventory purchases paid by the Group on behalf of Education Center. The amount due from this related party has no fixed repayment term and bears no interests.interest.

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4.3.  Tianjin Consulting was incorporated in April 2004. The Group paid certain pre-operating costs on behalf of Tianjin Consulting. The amount due from this related party has no fixed repayment term and bears no interest.
4.  Lanbeisi was incorporated in April 2004. The Group paid pre-operating costs of RMB$75,000 (approximately $9,000) on behalf of Lanbeisi. The amount due from this related party has no fixed repayment term and bears no interests.interest.

(vii)(viii)  Amount due to officers:Prepayments and other current assets

         
  June 30, December 31,
  2004
 2003
  (Unaudited)    
Mr. Kuo-An Wang and Mr. Yu-En Chiu (Note 1) $  $572,160 
   
 
   
 
 
  $  $572,160 
   
 
   
 
 
         
  March 31,  December 31, 
Name of related parties 2005  2004 
  (Unaudited)     
Prepayments to Publishing House  168,026   265,223 
       
         
  $168,026  $265,223 
       

Note:     Prepayments to Publishing House are mainly for inventory ordered by Culture Media. According to the purchase agreements signed with Publishing House, Culture Media has to prepay a certain percentage of inventories purchased upon the effectiveness of the contracts. The remaining payments are to be made three months after the initial payment.

1.(ix)  As of December 31, 2002, the outstanding balance of amount due to Mr. Hsi-Ming Pai, a stockholder, which was unsecured and bears interests at 25.2% per annum, was $606,208 (including the principal of $600,000 andAccounts payable – related interests). On November 15, 2003, the Group entered into a liability transfer agreement with the stockholder to transfer its liability to Mr. Kuo-An Wang and Mr. Yu-En Chiu. According to the agreement, it is stated that the Group would transfer its original liability of $600,000 and the interest thereon separately in two lump sum payments. The first transfer was completed on December 30, 2003 for $70,000, and the remaining balance, including the principal of $530,000 and related interests, which had yet to be transferred, amounted to $572,160 as of December 31, 2003. The Group completed the transfer subsequent to December 31, 2003.parties:

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  March 31,  December 31, 
Name of related parties 2005  2004 
  (Unaudited)     
- Publishing House $391,397  $265,077 
       
         
  $391,397  $265,077 
       


NOTE 11 – INTANGIBLE ASSETS

                
 June 30, December 31, March 31, December 31, 
 2004
 2003
 2005 2004 
 (Unaudited)  (Unaudited) 
Gross carrying amount  
Franchise $1,008,086 $997,446  $1,078,380 $1,072,939 
Copyrights 592,592 586,338  633,914 630,716 
 
 
 
 
      
 1,600,678 1,583,784  
 
 
 
 
  1,712,294 1,703,655 
     
Less: Accumulated amortization  
Franchise  (428,436)  (374,042)  (539,190)  (509,646)
Copyrights  (251,852)  (219,877)  (316,957)  (299,590)
 
 
 
 
      
  (680,288)  (593,919) 
 
 
 
 
   (856,147)  (809,236)
     
 
Net
 $920,390 $989,865  $856,147 $894,419 
 
 
 
 
      

Amortization charged to operations was $80,824 and $77,753 for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively.
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The estimated aggregate amortization expenses for each of the five succeeding fiscal years are as follows:


     
2005 $161,648
2006  161,648
2007  161,648
2008  161,648
2009  161,648
   
 
  $808,240
   
 

     Amortization charged to operations was $42,835 and $40,509 for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

     The estimated aggregate amortization expenses for each of the five succeeding fiscal years are as follows:

     
2006 $171,340 
2007  171,340 
2008  171,340 
2009  171,340 
2010  171,340 
    
     
  $856,700 
    

NOTE 12 – BANK BORROWINGS

                       
 June 30, December 31, March 31, December 31, 
 Notes
 2004
 2003
 Notes 2005 2004 
 (Unaudited)  (Unaudited) 
Bank term loans  (i) $633,323 $986,280  (i)  $950,660 $945,932 
Short-term unsecured bank loans (ii) 681,481 234,535  (ii) 253,566 725,323 
Mid-term loan (iii) 761,996 325,515  (iii) 958,809 1,130,827 
Mid-term secured bank loan (iv) 948,148 938,141  (iv) 2,157,947 1,482,725 
 
 
 
 
      
 3,024,948 2,484,471  
 
 
 
 
  4,320,982 4,284,807 
     
Less: Balances maturing within one year included in current liabilities  
Bank term loans 484,054 757,640  728,627 721,896 
Short-term unsecured bank loans 681,481 234,535  253,566 725,323 
Mid-term loan 475,085 325,515  743,547 726,720 
Mid-term secured bank loan 55,336   717,286 459,043 
 
 
 
 
      
 1,695,956 1,317,690  
 
 
 
 
  2,443,026 2,632,982 
     
 
Bank borrowings maturing after one year $1,328,992 $1,166,781  $1,877,956 $1,651,825 
 
 
 
 
      

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Note:

(i) The balanceThis line item represents bank loans with which are pledgedthat have been secured by a pledge of post-dated checks amounting to $1,276,003$1,794,314 and $1,506,708$1,625,505 that we have received from franchisees and the Group’s bank deposits of $36,179$113,275 and $87,621$57,813 as of June 30, 2004March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2003,2004, respectively, for the purpose of financing operations. The repayment dates of the loans coincided with the maturity dates of the corresponding pledged post-dated checks. The applicableweighted average interest rates ranged from 5.61% to 7.60%were 5,88% and 5.66% per annum as of June 30, 2004.March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. For the sixthree months ended June 30,March 31, 2005 and 2004, and 2003, the interest expenses charged to operations amounted to $22,158$14,758 and $38,512,$12,177, respectively.

(ii) In August 2003, KCIT obtained an unsecured short-term loan with principalin the amount of $237,037,$253,565, which is guaranteed by two directors and stockholders of the Group, to finance the Group’s operations. The loan that bears interest at the Taiwan basic borrowing rate plus 1.20% per annum

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and is wholly repayabledue and payable in August 2004.June 2005. The applicable interest rate is approximately 4.50% per annum as of June 30, 2004.March 31, 2005.
 
  In March 2004, KCIT obtained an unsecured short-term loan with principalin the amount of $296,296,$316,957, which iswas guaranteed by two directors and stockholders of the Group, to finance the Group’s operations. The loan that bears interest at the Taiwan basic borrowing rate plus 1.65% per annum is wholly repayableand was repaid in September 2004. The applicable interest rate is approximately 5.16% per annum as of June 30, 2004.full in February 2005.
 
  In April 2004, KCIT obtained another unsecured short-term loan with principalin the amount of $148,148,$147,102, which is also guaranteed by two directors and stockholders of the Group, to finance the Group’s operations. The loan that bears interest at the Taiwan basic borrowing rate plus 1.24% per annum is wholly repayableand was repaid in Aprilfull in January 2005. The applicable interest rate is approximately 4.75% per annum as of June 30, 2004.
 
  For the sixthree months ended June 30,March 31, 2005 and 2004, the interest expensesexpense charged to operations from the above three unsecured short-term loans amounted to $12,007.$11,840 and $3,558, respectively.

(iii) In March 2003, KCIT obtained a loan of $592,593$633,914 from a financial institution, which bearsbore interest at 13.5% per annum and iswas repayable byin 18 equal monthly installments, to finance the Group’s operations. The last installment iswas due on September 30, 2004.2004 and the Group has extended the term with the financial institution to September 2006. Pursuant to the amended terms of the loan, the loan bears interest at 9.69% per annum and is repayable in 24 equal monthly installments. As of June 30, 2004March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2003,2004, the loan was pledgedcollateralized by KCIT’s refundable deposits of $59,259$126,782 and $117,268,$126,143, respectively, and guaranteed by two directors and stockholders of the Group. As of June 30, 2004,March 31, 2005, the Group had repaid $485,357$172,435 of the loan.loan, and $461,479 remains outstanding.
 
  In MarchNovember 2004, KCIT obtainedsigned a loan contract with a new bankfinancial institution to obtain a loan of $740,741,$633,914 for the purpose of financing operations, which is guaranteed by two directors of the Group. The loan bears interest at 5.25%5.26% per annum and is repayable in 24 equal18 monthly installments, to finance the Group’s operations.installments. The last installment iswill be due on March 31,May 10, 2006. As of June 30, 2004,March 31, 2005, the loan was pledgedcollateralized by the KCIT’s refundable deposits of $222,222,$158,479, and guaranteed by two directors and stockholdersthe Group had repaid $136,584 of the Group. As of June 30, 2004, the Group repaid $88,404.loan, and $467,330 remains outstanding.
 
  For the sixthree months ended June 30,March 31, 2005 and 2004, and 2003, the interest expenses charged to operations from the aforementioned loans amounted to $25,042$19,550 and $0,$9,721, respectively.

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(iv) In August 2003, KCIT obtained a bank loan within the principal amount of $948,148 from a bank$1,014,263 to repay its mortgage loan that was originally granted by a bank on October 5, 2001 as well asand to finance its operations. The loan is secured by the Group’s land and buildings and personal guarantees provide by two directors and stockholders of the Group. The loan which carriesbears interest at the lending bank’s basic borrowing rate plus 1.45% per annum. On July 19, 2004, the bank extended the term of the loan and the Group will have to repayrepays the loan, bywhich is now repayable in 168 equal monthly installments starting July 30, 2004. As of June 30,March 31, 2005 and 2004, the applicable interest rate is approximately 3.14% and 4.79% per annum, respectively. As of March 31, 2005, the Group had repaid $43,981, and $970,282 remains outstanding under the loan.
In March 2004, KCIT obtained a new bank loan of $792,393, which bears interest at 5.60% per annum and is repayable in 24 equal monthly installments. The last installment will be due on March 31, 2006. As of March 31, 2005, the loan was pledged by the KCIT’s bank deposit of $241,141, and guaranteed by two directors of the Group. As of March 31, 2005, the Group had repaid $385,035, and $407,358 remains outstanding under the loan.

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In January 2005, KCIT obtained a bank loan of $475,436, which bears interest at 6.00% per annum and is repayable in 36 equal monthly installments. The last installment will be due on February 3, 2008. As of March 31, 2005, the Group had repaid $12,086, and $463,350 remains outstanding under the loan.
In March 2005, another bank loan of $316,957 was obtained. The loan bears interest at the Taiwan basic borrowing rate plus 1.65% per annum and is repayable in 36 equal monthly installments. The applicable interest rate as of March 31, 2005 is approximately 3.00% per annum. 5.33%. The last installment will be due in March, 2008.
For the sixthree months ended June 30,March 31, 2005 and 2004, the interest expenses charged to operations from the above loans amounted to $22,747.$14,335 and $11,620, respectively.

NOTE 13 – RECEIPTS IN ADVANCE

The balance comprises:

                        
 June 30, December 31, March 31, December 31, 
 Notes
 2004
 2003
 Notes 2005 2004 
 (Unaudited)  (Unaudited) 
Current liabilities:  
Sales deposits received  (i) $367,780 $356,575  (i) $555,759 $565,053 
Franchising income received (ii) 1,574,199 1,703,426 
Franchising feesreceived (ii) 1,756,352 1,906,286 
Subscription fees received (iii) 599,957 842,509  (iii) 493,198 435,635 
Others 26,936 22,126  25,935 89,584 
 
 
 
 
      
 2,568,872 2,924,636  2,831,244 2,996,558 
 
 
 
 
      
 
Long-term liabilities:  
Franchising income received (ii) 1,438,850 1,432,343 
Others 32,184 34,682 
Franchising feesreceived (ii) 1,421,803 1,124,809 
 
 
 
 
      
 1,471,034 1,467,025  
 
 
 
 
  $4,253,047 $4,121,367 
 $4,039,906 $4,391,661      
 
 
 
 
 

Note:


Note:
(i) The balance represents receipts in advance from customers for goods to be sold to them.

(ii) The balance mainly represents franchising incomefees received in advance which is attributable to the periods after the respective period end dates.

(iii) The balance represents subscription fees received in advance for subscription of magazines published by the Group.

NOTE 14 – RETIREMENT PLANS

The Group has a defined benefit retirement plan (the “Plan”) covering all regular employees of KCIT, its ROC subsidiary in Taiwan. Under the funding policy of the Plan, commencing from September 2003, KCIT contributes monthly an amount equal to 2% of the employees’ total salaries and wages, to an independent retirement trust fund deposited with the Central Trust of China in accordance with the ROC Labor Standards Law in Taiwan. The retirement fund is not included in the Group’s

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financial statements. Net periodic pension cost is based on annual actuarial valuations which use the projected

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unit credit cost method of calculation and is charged to the consolidated statement of operations on a systematic basis over the average remaining service lives of current employees. Under the plan, the employees are entitled to receive retirement benefits upon retirement in the manner stipulated by the ROC Labor Standard Law in Taiwan. The benefits under the plan are based on various factors such as years of service and the final base salary preceding retirement.

The net periodic pension cost is as follows:

             
 Six months ended June 30,
 Three months ended March 31, 
 2004
 2003
 2005 2004 
 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) 
Service cost $30,775 $26,396  $25,500 $15,424 
Interest cost 3,456 2,231  4,884 1,732 
Expected return on assets  (733)    (1,697)  (367)
Amortization of unrecognized loss 643 475  428 322 
 
 
 
 
      
 
Net periodic pension cost $34,141 $29,102  $29,115 $17,111 
 
 
 
 
      

The Group previously disclosed in its financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2003,2004, that it expected to contribute $54,355$46,679 to the Plan in 2004.2005. As of June 30,March 31, 2005 and 2004 $25,260 of contributions had been made. Themade by the Group presently anticipates contributing an additional $34,047amounted to fund the Plan in 2004 for a total of $54,355.$11,497 and $23,319, respectively.

NOTE 15 – GEOGRAPHICAL SEGMENTS

The Group is principally engaged in the business of child educational teaching materials and related services focusing on English language in Taiwan and the PRC. Accordingly, the Group has two reportable geographic segments: Taiwan and the PRC. The Group evaluates the performance of each geographic segment based on its net income or loss. The Group also accounts for inter-segment sales as if the sales were made to third parties. Information concerning the operations in these geographical segmentsegments is as follows:

                         
  Taiwan
 The PRC
 Total
  Six months ended Six months ended Six months ended Six months ended Six months ended Six months ended
  June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30,
  2004
 2003
 2004
 2003
 2004
 2003
Revenue                        
External revenue $3,817,279  $3,583,706  $796,154  $386,210  $4,613,433  $3,969,916 
Inter-segment revenue  1,949   26,893         1,949   26,893 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
  $3,819,228  $3,610,599  $796,154  $386,210  $4,615,382  $3,996,809 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
Profit (loss) from Operations $(324,680) $64,675  $(552,785) $(398,834) $(877,465) $(334,159)
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
Capital expenditures $32,957  $133,164  $14,414  $12,216  $47,371  $145,380 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 

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[Continued from above table, first column(s) repeated]

                                                 
 Corporate
 Eliminations
 Consolidated
 Taiwan The PRC Total Corporate Eliminations Consolidated 
 Six months ended Six months ended Six months ended Six months ended Six months ended Six months ended Three months
ended
 Three months
ended
 Three months
ended
 Three months
ended
 Three months
ended
 Three months
ended
 Three months
ended
 Three months
ended
 Three months
ended
 Three months
ended
 Three months
ended
 Three months
ended
 
 June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30, March 31, March 31, March 31, March 31, March 31, March 31, March 31, March 31, March 31, March 31, March 31, March 31, 
 2004
 2003
 2004
 2003
 2004
 2003
 2005 2004 2005 2004 2005 2004 2005 2004 2005 2004 2005 2004 
Revenue  
External revenue $ $ $ $ $4,613,433 $3,969,916  $2,313,293 $2,241,656 $805,513 $394,238 $3,118,806 $2,635,894 $4,186 $ $ $ $3,122,992 $2,635,894 
Inter-segment revenue    (1,949)  (26,893)    522 1,362   522 1,362    (522)  (1,362)   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                          
 $ $ $(1,949) $(26,893) $4,613,433 $3,969,916  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  $2,313,815 $2,243,018 $805,513 $394,238 $3,119,328 $2,637,256 $4,186 $ $(522) $(1,362) $3,122,992 $2,635,894 
                         
 
Profit (loss) from Operations $(145,311) $(386,194) $45,447 $(75,483) $(977,329) $(795,836) $452,556 $(10,560) $(206,377) $(293,247) $246,178 $(303,807) $(57,590) $(69,395) $ $31,187 $188,589 $(342,015)
                         
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
Capital expenditures $ $ $ $ $47,371 $145,380  $11,475 $ $3,208 $ $14,683 $ $ $ $ $ $14,683 $ 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                          
                         
  June 30, December 31, June 30, December 31, June 30, December 31,
  2004 2003 2004 2003 2004 2003
Total assets $10,618,773  $10,614,292  $1,182,101  $2,053,029  $11,800,874  $12,667,321 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 

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[Continued from above table, first column(s) repeated]

                         
  June 30, December 31, June 30, December 31, June 30, December 31,
  2004 2003 2004 2003 2004 2003
Total assets $639,081  $7,487  $(827,786) $(132,592) $11,612,169  $12,542,216 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
                                                 
  March 31,  December 31,  March 31,  December 31,  March 31,  December 31,  March 31,  December 31,  March 31,  December 31,  March 31,  December 31, 
  2005  2004  2005  2004  2005  2004  2005  2004  2005  2004  2005  2004 
Total assets $10,869,782  $10,313,287  $2,909,664  $2,827,431  $13,779,446  $13,140,718  $30,341  $30,225  $(356,015) $(389,519) $13,453,772  $12,781,424 
                                     

NOTE 16 – COMMITMENT AND CONTINGENCIES

(i) On May 28, 2004,A. Lease Commitment

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     As of March 31, 2005, the Company’s future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating lease expiring in excess of one year are as follows:

     
Years ending December 31,    
2005 $169,415 
2006  247,935 
2007  221,753 
2008  207,540 
2009  135,129 
    
  $981,772 
    

B. Going concern

     The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming the Group signedwill continue as a joint venture agreement with Zhangjhou Yu Hua Educational Investment Co., Ltd. in Henan Province, PRC to establish a company, Henan Kid Castle Education Development Co., Ltd. with registered capital of RMB$300,000. Pursuant to this joint venture agreement,going concern. As the Group is aggressively expanding its business in the PRC and Zhangjhou Yu Hua Educational Investment Co., Ltd. each owns 65%the Group’s PRC operation is still in an emerging stage and 35% interests in Henan Kid Castle Education Development Co., Ltd. No capital contribution has yet been made for the joint venture as of June 30, 2004.

(ii) On June 29, 2004,not turned profitable, the Group signedhas suffered recurring losses from operations and has a joint venture agreement with Li Kai and Zhang Wuen Shounet capital deficiency. The above conditions raise substantial doubt about the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern, if the investment in the PRC to establish a company, Shanxi Kid Castle Education Development Co., Ltd. with registered capitalwill not gradually see returns. As discussed in Note 12, the majority of RMB$500,000. Pursuant to this joint venture agreement,the Group’s existing loans were guaranteed by two directors of the Group Li Kaiwho have expressed their continuous support to the Group until other sources of funds have been obtained. Moreover, the Group successfully obtained new bank facilities in the first quarter of 2005. Management believes that, with continuous growth in the sales in the PRC, the existing directors’ support and Zhang Wuen Shou own, respectively, 51%, 30%the new bank facilities, the Group will have sufficient funds for operations. The financial statements do no include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and 19% interests in Shanxi Kid Castle Education Development Co., Ltd. No capital contribution has yet been made forclassification of assets or the joint venture asamounts and classification of June 30, 2004.liabilities that may result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION

This report contains certain forward-looking statements and information relating to us that are based on the beliefs and assumptions made by our management as well as information currently available to the management. When used in this document, the words “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”,“anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” and “expect” and similar expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions. ShouldIf one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or shouldif underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Certain of these risks and uncertainties are discussed under the caption “Factors That May Affect Our Future Results And Financial Condition” contained herein and other factors disclosed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission including, but not limited to our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003.2004. We do not intend to update these forward-looking statements.

GENERAL

We are engaged in the business of children’s education, focusing on the publication and sale of kindergarten language school and primary school teaching materials and magazines. We also provide management and consulting services to our franchised kindergarten and language schools. Our teaching materials include books, audio tapes, video tapes and compact discs. A major portion of our educational materials focuses on English language education. We also sell educational tools and equipment that are complementary to our business. Currently, ourOur major business isoriginally started in Taiwan. In 2001, we started to expand our business in the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”)(PRC). We officially launched our operations in Shanghai in April 2002. As in Taiwan, we offer advanced teaching materials and tools, and monthly and bi-weekly magazines to provide children ranging from two2 to twelve12 years of age a chance to learn exceptional English language and computer skills, and to provide a pre-school education program.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES, JUDGMENTS AND ESTIMATES

Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to product returns, bad debts, inventories, equity investments, income taxes, financing operations, pensions, and commitmentcommitments and contingencies. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. We believe the following critical accounting policies affect our more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our financial statements.

Revenue Recognition.We recognize sales of teaching materials and educational tools and equipment as revenue when title of the product and risk of ownership are transferred to the customer, which occurs at the time of delivery, or when the goods arrive at the customer designated location, depending on the associated shipping terms. Additionally, we deliver products sold by our distributors directly to the distributors’ customers and as such the delivered goods are recognized as revenue in a similar toway as sales to our direct customers. We estimate sales returns and discounts based on historical experience and record them as reductions to revenues.

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If market conditions were to decline, we may take actions to increase sales discounts, possibly resulting in an incremental reduction of revenue at the time when revenues are recognized.

Allowance for doubtful accounts.Doubtful Accounts.We maintain allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments. If the financial condition of our customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required.

Allowance for obsolete inventoriesObsolete Inventories and lowerLower of costCost or market.Market.We write down our inventory for estimated obsolescence or unmarketable inventory equal to the difference between the cost of inventory and the estimated market value based upon assumptions about inventory aging, future demand and market conditions. If actual market conditions are less favorable than those projected by management, additional inventory write-downs may be required.

Investment impairments.Impairments.We hold equity interests in companies having operations in areas within our strategic focus. We record an investment impairment charge when we believe an investment has experienced a decline in value that is not temporary. Future adverse changes in market conditions or poor operating results of underlying investments could result in losses or an inability to recover the carrying value of the investments that may not be reflected in an investment’s current carrying value, thereby possibly requiring an impairment charge in the future.

Fixed assetsAssets and depreciation.Depreciation.Our fixed assets are stated at cost. Major improvements and betterments to existing facilities and equipment are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs that do not extend the life of the applicable asset are charged to expense as incurred. Buildings are depreciated over a 50-year term. Fixtures and equipment are depreciated using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives, which range from two-and-a-half years to ten years.

Impairment of long-lived assets.Long-Lived Assets.We review our fixed assets and other long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to undiscounted future net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset over its remaining useful life. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets. The estimate of fair value is generally based on quoted market prices or on the best available information, including prices for similar assets and the results of using other valuation techniques.

As of June 30, 2004,March 31, 2005, the balance of our amortizable intangible assets was $920,390,$856,147, including franchise-related intangible assets of $579,650$539,190 and copyrights of $340,740.$316,957. The amortizable intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over estimated useful lives of 10 years. In determining the useful lives and recoverability of the intangibles, assumptions must be made regarding estimated future cash flows and other factors to determine the fair value of the assets, which may not represent the true fair value. If these estimates or their related assumptions change in the future, there may be significant impact on our results of operations in the period of the change incurred.

Income taxes.Taxes.We account for income taxes under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, and tax loss carry-forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income

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management’s estimates of realizability. Actual results may differ significantly from management’s estimate.

Currency Risk

Our transactions with suppliers and customers are primarily effected in New Taiwan dollars, which is the functional currency of our Taiwanese subsidiary, Kid Castle Internet Technologies Limited. As a result of our expansion in the PRC, our transactions denominated in Renminbi, which is the functional currency of our PRC subsidiary, Kid Castle Educational Software Development Company Limited, are increasing. Our financial statements are reported in U.S. dollars. As a result, fluctuations in the relative exchange rate among the U.S. dollar, the New Taiwan dollar and the Renminbi will affect our reported financial results. Such impacts could be meaningful and are independent of the underlying performance of the business. The market price of our securities could be significantly harmed based on unfavorable changes in exchange rates. We do not actively manage our exposure to currency exchange rate fluctuations.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Comparison of The six months ended June 30,Three Months Ended March 31, 2005 and 2004

Total Net Operating Revenue.Total net operating revenue consists of sales of goods, franchising income and 2003

other operating revenue. Total net operating revenues increased by $643,517,$512,654, or 16%20%, to $4,613,433$3,122,992 for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2004March 31, 2005 from $3,969,916$2,610,338 for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2003,March 31, 2004, including the increase in sales of goods of $229,331$345,302 and the franchising income of $345,791$69,793 and other operating revenues of $68,395. $97,559

Sales of goods.The increase in sales of goods, from $2,987,448$2,029,853 for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2003March 31, 2004 to $3,216,779$2,375,155 for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2004,March 31, 2005, or 8%17%, was mainly due to the increase in net sales of goods generated from our Shanghai operations of $265,027,$301,144, or 117%101%, to $490,764$598,895 for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2004March 31, 2005 from $225,737$297,751 for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2003. March 31, 2004.

Franchising income.The increase in franchising income, from $846,949$528,132 for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2003March 31, 2004 to $1,192,740$597,925 for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2004,March 31, 2005, or 41%13%, was mainly due to the increase in numbersthe number of our franchised schools andin Shanghai. Franchising income for Shanghai increased by $110,039 from $96,488 for the increase inthree months ended March 31, 2004 to $206,527 for the annual franchising fees. three months ended March 31, 2005.

Other operating revenue.Our other operating revenues represent revenues from other activities and services such as training of teachers, arranging for personal English language tutors, organizing field trips and educational fairs, and fees for designing the school layout forof our franchised schools. Other operating revenuesrevenue increased by $68,395,$97,559, or 50%186%, to $203,914$149,912 for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2004March 31, 2005 from $135,519$52,353 for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2003.March 31, 2004. The increase was mainly due to the fees paid byrevenue generated from our franchised schools for our services rendered in connection with the construction and decorationdesign layout of thoseour franchised schools and the income resulting from the sales of education related equipmentseducation-related equipment to our franchised schools.

Gross Profit.Gross profit increased by $381,663,$260,915, or 15%, to $2,907,267$2,007,452 for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2004March 31, 2005 from $2,525,604$1,746,537 for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2003.March 31, 2004. The increase in gross profit was attributable to the fact that the rate of increase in our franchising costs and other operating costs from June 30, 2003March 31, 2004 to June 30, 2004March 31, 2005 was lower than the rate of increase in our franchising income and other operating income for the same period. In addition, our advertising campaign during this period particularly helpedthe gross margin decreased from 67% for the three months ended March 31, 2004 to boost franchising income in both Taiwan61% for the three months ended March 31, 2005, primarily because of the consolidation of Culture Media that has a lower gross margin than KCIT and Shanghai, PRC.KCESD. Culture Media’s gross margin for the three months ended March 31, 2005 was approximately 50%.

Total Operating Expenses.Total operating expenses increaseddecreased by $563,156,$324,203, or 17%15%, to $3,884,596$1,818,863 for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2004March 31, 2005 from $3,321,440$2,143,066 for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2003.March 31, 2004. Advertising costs increaseddecreased by $255,745,$93,279, or 129%74%, to $454,492$33,363 for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2004March 31, 2005 from $198,747$126,642 for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2003. The increaseMarch 31, 2004. This decrease was mainly due to the additionalallocation of our adverting budget for 2005. We do most of our advertising during the summer vacation period rather than winter vacation period, and therefore incur most of our advertising expenses incurred with respect toin the filming of commercials for our new promotional campaign for our productssecond and franchised schools. Other operating expenses increased by $307,411, or 10%, to $3,430,104 for the six months ended June 30, 2004 from $3,122,693 for the six months ended June 30, 2003, principally due to increases in commission fees from monthly magazines and in expenses as a result of the expansion in Shanghai, PRC. Commission fees increased by $206,484, or 182%, to $320,175 for the six months ended June 30, 2004third quarters.

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from $113,691 for the six months ended June 30, 2003, which was mainly due to the increase in volume of commission fees incurred from the new promotional campaign of our monthly magazines sold to pre-schools. In addition, our personnel expenses and other relevant expenses increased as a result of the continued expansion of our business and workforce in Shanghai.

Net interestOther Operating Expenses.Other operating expenses decreased by $89,536,$230,924, or 58%11%, to $64,936 for the six months ended June 30, 2004 from $154,472 for the six months ended June 30, 2003, primarily due to a loan from a stockholder in April 2002 (please refer to Note 10 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for more information) that had a monthly interest rate of 2.1%. The loan was fully repaid subsequent to December 31, 2003.

Share of profit (loss) of investments increased by $44,106, or 348%, to $31,425 for the six months ended June 30, 2004 from ($12,681) for the six months ended June 30, 2003, primarily due to our new investment in Culture Media on July 8, 2003 that incurred an investment gain of $32,939 (please refer to Note 9 to our condensed consolidated financial statements for more information) for the six months ended June 30, 2004.

Loss on write-off of an investment in the six months ended June 30, 2003, was due to a special resolution adopted by our board of directors on June 5, 2003. We resolved to amend the agreement we entered into on May 16, 2001 with Global International to change our cooperation relationship from equity ownership to strategic alliance. As a result, during the six months ended June 30, 2003, we recognized a loss of $132,116 in the operating results.

Other non-operating income increase by $7,562, or 10%, to $81,770 for the six months ended June 30, 2004 from $74,208 for the six months ended June 30, 2003, primarily because of the fluctuation in exchange rate.

The income tax expenses of $1,222 for the six months ended June 30, 2004 represents the additional income tax paid for 2002. Income tax provision for the six months ended June 30, 2003 was $182,681. This income tax provision mainly represents an increase in the valuation allowance against deferred tax assets generated from our Shanghai operations so as to reduce the deferred tax assets to the extent that the tax benefit is more than likely to be realized.

The three months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003

Total net operating revenues increased by $795,271, or 66%, to $2,003,095$1,785,500 for the three months ended June 30, 2004March 31, 2005 from $1,207,824$2,016,424 for the three months ended June 30, 2003, including the increaseMarch 31, 2004, principally due to decreases in sales of goods of $474,191, franchising income of $249,310 and other operating revenues of $71,770. The increasesalary expenses resulting from a reduction in sales of goods, from $712,735employee headcount in our Taiwan operations.

Interest Expenses, Net.Net interest expenses increased by $37,488, or 172%, to $59,253 for the three months ended June 30, 2003 to $1,186,926March 31, 2005 from $21,765 for the three months ended June 30,March 31, 2004, or 67%, was mainlyprimarily due to the net salesincrease of goods generated from our Shanghai operations increased by $101,346, or 96%, to $193,013 orthe borrowings during the three months ended June 30,March 31, 2005 comparing to the three months ended March 31, 2004 from $91,667(please refer to Note 12 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for more information).

Provision for Taxes.Provision for taxes for the three months ended June 30, 2003. In addition, because we sold the educational materialsMarch 31, 2005 and 2004 were $143,453 and $0, respectively. These provisions for the first semester of 2004income taxes relate to our franchise schools in Taiwan in June, which was earlier than 2003, the sales revenue in the first six months of 2004 increased by approximately $206,335, compared with the same period in 2003. The increase in franchising income from $415,298 for the three months ended June 30, 2003 to $664,608 for the three months ended June 30, 2004, was mainly due to the increase in numbers of our franchised schools and the increase in the annual franchising fees. Our other operating revenues represent revenues from other activities and services such as training of teachers, arranging for personal English language tutors, organizing field trips and educational fairs, and designing the school layout for franchised schools. Other operating revenues increased to $151,561 for the three

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months ended June 30, 2004 from $79,791 for the three months ended June 30, 2003, mainly due to the fees paid by our franchised schools for our services in connection with the construction and decoration of those franchised schools and the incometaxes resulting from the sales of education related equipments to our franchised schools.

Gross profit increase by $511,796, or 79%, to $1,160,730 for the three months ended June 30, 2004 from $648,934 for the three months ended June 30, 2003. The increase was mainly attributable to an increase in the annual franchising fees as well as an improved utilization of our consulting and management resources provided to our franchised schools.

Total operating expenses increased by $112,412, or 7%, to $1,741,530 for the three months ended June 30, 2004 from $1,629,118 for the three months ended June 30, 2003. Advertising costs increased by $173,078, or 112%, to $327,850 for the three months ended June 30, 2004 from $154,772 for the three months ended June 30, 2003. The increase was mainly because we spent additional cost in filming our new commercials on the promotion of our products and franchised schools. Other operating expenses decreased by $60,666, or 4%, to $1,413,680 for the three months ended June 30, 2004 from $1,474,346 for the three months ended June 30, 2003, primarily because we saved some personnel expenses by closing down our direct-marketing department in April, 2004.

Net interest expenses decreased by $37,280, or 46%, to $43,171 for the three months ended June 30, 2004 from $80,451 for the three months ended June 30, 2003, primarily due to a loan from a stockholder in April 2002 (please refer to Note 10 to the condensed consolidated financial statements) that had a monthly interest rate of 2.1%. The loan was fully repaid in January, 2004.

Share of loss of investments was $15,542 for the three months ended June 30, 2004, primarily due to our new investments in Culture Media on July 8, 2003, and Education Center in October 2003, which incurred investment losses of $14,068 and $1,474 (please refer to Note 9 to our condensed consolidated financial statements for more information) for the three months ended June 30, 2004, respectively.

Loss on write-off of an investment in the three months ended June 30, 2003, was due to a special resolution adopted by our board of directors on June 5, 2003. We resolved to amend the agreement we entered into on May 16, 2001 with Global International to change our cooperation relationship from equity ownership to strategic alliance. As result, during the three months ended June 30, 2003, we recognized a loss of $132,116 in the operation results.

Other non-operating income increase by $19,989, or 110%, to $38,097 for the three months ended June 30, 2004 from $18,108 for the three months ended June 30, 2003, primarily because of the fluctuation in exchange rates of the primary currencies in which we conduct our operations the New Taiwan (NT) Dollars and Renminbi (RMB), against the US Dollar.

Income tax expenses of $1,222 for the three months ended June 30, 2004 represents the additional income tax paid for 2002. Income tax provision for the three months ended June 30, 2003 was $34,184. This income tax provision mainly represents an increase in the valuation allowance against deferred tax assets generated from our Shanghai operations so as to reduce the deferred tax assets to the extent that the tax benefit is more than likely to be realized.Taiwan.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Comparison of Fiscal Years 2004 and 2003

As of June 30, 2004,March 31, 2005, our principal sources of liquidity included cash and bank balances of $542,188,$173,169 which decreased from $1,273,723$213,564 at December 31, 2003.2004. The decrease was mainly due to the

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expenditures to fund the daily operations and the new investments in our Shanghai operations (please refer to note 9 to our condensed consolidated financial statement for more information).operations.

Net cash used in(used in) provided by operating activities was $387,830($22,689) and $1,476,962$45,426 during the sixthree months ended June 30,March 31, 2005 and 2004, and 2003, respectively. Net cash used in operating activities during the sixthree months ended June 30, 2004March 31, 2005 was primarily attributed to net loss, thatloss.

     Net cash used in investing activities were $60,406 and $105,689 during the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. The $45,283 difference was partially offset by an increaseprimarily attributable to cash used in notespurchase of property and accounts payable, anequipment of $104,562 during the three months ended March 31, 2005 and the increase of deposit received, and anpledged bank fixed deposits by 58,629 during the three months ended March 31, 2005, compared to increase in other payables.of $135,818 during the three months ended March 31, 2004.

Net cash (used in) provided by investingfinancing activities was $(250,988) and $6,983 during the sixthree months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively.March 31, 2005 was $60,634 as compared to $67,777 during the three months ended March 31, 2004. The $257,971$7,143 difference was primarily attributable to the collectionsdecrease of amount due from stockholder/director of $122,300 during the six months ended June 30, 2003 and the payment of long-term investments of $103,346 in Shanghai.

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities during the six months ended June 30, 2004 was $(79,888) as compared to $2,623,346 during the six months ended June 30, 2003. The $2,703,234 difference was primarily attributable to the net proceeds from bank borrowings of $2,181,578 we received from the issuance of 3,116,540 shares of common stock during the six months ended June 30, 2003,645,512, and the repayment of loans from officers/stockholdersshareholders of $585,006$586,529 during the sixthree months ended June 30,March 31, 2004.

As of June 30, 2004, the Company has a total line of credit of $2,518,519 from certain banks and the unused credit facility was $255,566.

Off-Balance Sheet ArrangementArrangements

The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has described various characteristics to identify contractual arrangements that would fall within the SEC’s definition     As of March 31, 2005, we did not engage in any off-balance sheet arrangements.arrangements as defined in Item 303(a)(4) of Regulation S-K promulgated by the SEC under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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Contractual Obligations

     The Company, Higoal and its subsidiaries are collectively referred to as the “Group.” The following table represents the Group’s contractual obligations:

                            
                     Payments Due by Period 
 Payments Due By Period (Thousand dollars)
 Total 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Thereafter 
 Total
 2004
 2005
 2006
 2007
 2008
 Thereafter
 (Thousand dollars)
Contractual obligations
  
Bank borrowing $2,187 909 1,097 181     4,321 2,474 780 366 89 89 523 
Pension Benefit 41      41 
Pension benefit 29      29 
Operating leases 393 118 100 82 54 39   1,508 169 248 222 208 135 526 
               
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                             
Total $2,621 1,027 1,197 263 54 39 41  5,858 2,643 1,028 588 297 224 1,078 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                

Bank borrowingBorrowing

One of our financing sources is from bank borrowings. As of June 30,March 31, 2005 and 2004, and December 31, 2003, the balances of bank borrowings, including current and non-current portions, were $3,024,948$4,320,982 and $2,484,471,$3,217,258, respectively.

Equity investmentsInvestments in joint venturesJoint Ventures

On May 28, 2004, KCESthe Group signed a joint venture agreement with Zhangjhou Yu Hua Educational Investment Co., Ltd. in Henan Province, PRC.PRC to establish a company, Henan Kid Castle Education Development Co., Ltd. with registered capital of RMB$300,000. Pursuant to this joint venture agreement, the Group and

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Zhangjhou Yu Hua Educational Investment Co., Ltd. each ownsown 65% and 35% interests in Henan Kid Castle Education Development Co., Ltd., respectively. No capital contribution has yet been made for the joint venture as of March 31, 2005.

On June 29, 2004, KCESthe Group signed a joint venture agreement with Li Kai and Zhang Wuen Shou in PRC.the PRC to establish a company, Shanxi Kid Castle Education Development Co., Ltd. with registered capital of RMB$500,000. Pursuant to this joint venture agreement, the Group, Li Kai and Zhang Wuen Shou own, respectively, 51%, 30% and 19% interests in Shanxi Kid Castle Education Development Co., Ltd.

As of June 30, 2004, no operations had commenced No capital contribution has yet for Henan Kid Castle Education Development Co., Ltd., and Shanxi Kid Castle Education Development Co., Ltd. In addition, no capital injection hadbeen made for Henan Kid Castle Education Development Co., Ltd. and Shanxi Kid Castle Education Development Co., Ltd.the joint venture as of March 31, 2005.

Pension Benefit

We have a non-contributory and funded defined benefit retirement plan (the “Plan”) covering all regular employees of KCIT, our subsidiary in Taiwan, as described in Note 14 to theour Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The benefits expected to be paid in each of the next five fiscal years, and in the aggregate for the five fiscal years thereafter are $0 and $40,913,$28,845, respectively. We also make defined contributions to a retirement benefits plan for itsour employees in the PRC in accordance with local regulations. The contributions made by us for the sixthree months ended June 30,March 31, 2005 and 2004 and 2003 amounted to $70,454$11,497, and $45,290,$23,319, respectively.

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Operating Leases

We have entered into several non-cancelable lease arrangements for administrative office space, warehouse space and sales offices for various lengths of time.

Going Concern

     The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming the Group will continue as a going concern. As the Group is aggressively expanding its business in various periods.the PRC and the Group’s PRC operation is still in an emerging stage and has not turned profitable, the Group has suffered recurring losses from operations and has a net capital deficiency. The above conditions raise substantial doubt about the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern, if the investment in the PRC does not gradually see returns. As discussed in Note 12 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, the majority of the Group’s existing loans were guaranteed by two directors of the Group who have expressed their continuous support to the Group until other sources of funds have been obtained. Moreover, the Group successfully obtained new bank facilities in the first quarter of 2005 (please refer to Note 12 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for more information). Management believes that, with continuous growth in the sales in the PRC, the existing directors’ support and the new bank facilities, the Group will have sufficient funds for operations. The financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that may result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In January 2003,September 2004, the FASB issued InterpretationEITF delayed the effective date for the recognition and measurement guidance previously discussed under EITF Issue No. 4603-01, “The Meaning of Other-Than-Temporary Impairment and Its Application to Certain Investments” (“FIN 46”EITF 03-01”), “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an Interpretation of ARB No. 51.” FIN 46 requires certain variable interest entities to be consolidated by the primary beneficiary as included in paragraphs 10-20 of the entity ifproposed statement until further guidance is issued for its application. The proposed statement will clarify the meaning of other-than-temporary impairment and its application to investments in debt and equity investorssecurities, in particular investments within the entity do not havescope of FASB Statement No. 115, “Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities,” and investment accounted for under the characteristics of a controlling financial interest or do not have sufficient equity at risk for the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support from other parties. FIN 46 is effective immediately for all new variable interest entities created or acquired after January 31, 2003. For variable interest entities created or acquired prior to February 1, 2003, the provisions of FIN 46 must be applied for the first interim or annual period beginning after June 15, 2003. Managementcost method. The Group is currently evaluating the effect of adopting FIN 46this proposed statement on its financial position and results of operations and financial position.operations.

On April 30, 2003,     In November 2004, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”)(SFAS) No. 149, “Amendment151,Inventory Costs, which clarifies the accounting for abnormal amounts of Statement 133 on Derivative Instrumentsidle facility expense, freight, handling costs, and Hedging Activities” (“wasted material. SFAS No. 149”). SFAS No. 149 amends and clarifies accounting for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, and for hedging activities under SFAS No. 133. The new guidance amends SFAS No. 133 for decisions made as part of the Derivatives Implementation Group (“DIG”) process that effectively required amendments to SFAS No. 133, and decisions made in connection with other FASB projects dealing with financial instruments and in connection with implementation issues raised in relation to the application of the definition of a derivative and characteristics of a derivative that contains financing components. In addition, it clarifies when a derivative contains a financing component that warrants special reporting in the statement of cash flows. SFAS No. 149 is151 will be effective for contracts entered into or modifiedinventory costs incurred during fiscal years beginning after June 30, 2003 and for hedging relationships designated after June 30, 2003.15, 2005. We do not believe that the adoption of SFAS No. 149151 will have noa material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

     In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 153,Exchanges of Nonmonetary Assets, which eliminates the exception for nonmonetary exchanges of similar productive assets and replaces it with a general exception for exchanges of nonmonetary assets that do not have commercial substance. SFAS No. 153 will be effective for nonmonetary asset exchanges occurring in fiscal periods beginning after June 15, 2005. We do not believe the adoption of SFAS No. 153 will have a material impact on our financial statements.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

     None.

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Risks Relating to Our Business

We have a history of operating losses and we anticipate losses and negative cash flow to continue for the foreseeable future, and unless we are able to generate profits and positive cash flow on a consistent basis we may not be able to continue operations.

     Our ability to attain a positive cash flow and become profitable depends on our ability to generate and maintain greater revenue while incurring reasonable expenses. This, in turn, depends, among other things, on the development of our business of child educational teaching materials and related services focusing on English language in Taiwan and the PRC. We may be unable to achieve and maintain profitability if we fail to do any of the following:

•  maintain and improve our current products and services and develop or license new products on a timely basis;
•  compete effectively with existing and potential competitors;
•  further develop our business activities;
•  manage expanding operations; and
attract and retain qualified personnel.

     We have incurred operating losses since inception. As a result, as of March 31, 2005, we had an accumulated deficit of $7,342,858. We incurred net losses of $1,906,996, $1,940,591, and $1,254,592 for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004, respectively, and had cash flow from operations of $33,886, ($2,689,688) and $(1,544,902) for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004, respectively. If we are unable to achieve and maintain a positive cash flow and profitability, we may be unable to continue our operations. Even if we do achieve a positive cash flow and profitability, we cannot be certain that we will be able to sustain or increase them on a quarterly or annual basis in the future.

     Our inability to achieve or maintain profitability or positive cash flow could result in disappointing financial results, impede implementation of our growth strategy or cause the market price of our common stock to decrease. Specifically, if we cannot effectively maintain, improve and develop our products and services, we may not be able to recover our fixed costs or otherwise turn profitable. We may not be able to develop and introduce new products, services and enhancements that respond to technological changes, evolving education industry standards or customer needs and trends on a timely basis. We may experience difficulties that could delay or prevent the successful development, introduction or marketing of new products, services or service enhancements. These new products, services and service enhancements may not achieve market acceptance or our competitors may develop alternative technologies and methods that gain broader market acceptance than our products and services. Accordingly, we cannot assure you that we will be able to generate the cash flow and profits necessary to sustain our business expectations, which makes our ability to successfully implement our business plan uncertain.

We cannot predict whether demand for our products and services will continue to develop, particularly at the volume or prices that we need to become profitable.

     Although the market for English language instruction and education is growing rapidly, we cannot be certain that this growth will continue at its present rate, or at all. We believe our success ultimately will

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In May 2003,depend upon, among other things, our ability to:

•  increase awareness of our brand and the availability of our products and services;
•  continue to attract and develop relationships with educational institutions and regulatory authorities in our targeted geographic markets; and
•  continue to attract and retain customers.

Because our operating results are tied, in part, to the FASB issued Statementsuccess of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 150, “Accounting for Certain Financial Instrumentsour franchisees, the failure of our franchisees could adversely affect our operating results.

     Our revenues include licensing fees received from franchisees of Kid Castle. Accordingly, our future revenues will be impacted by the gross revenues of Kid Castle franchisees and the number of schools operating by these franchisees. Although our revenues from Kid Castle franchise operations will vary directly with Characteristicsthe gross revenues of both Liabilities and Equity” (“SFAS No. 150”). SFAS No. 150 establishes standards for classifying and measuring as liabilities certain financial instruments that embody obligations ofour franchisees, we are not directly dependent on the issuer and have characteristics of both liabilities and equity. SFAS No. 150 is effective for all financial instruments created or modified after May 31, 2003 and otherwise is effective at the beginning of the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003.franchisees’ profitability. We believe, however, that the adoptionprofitability of SFAS No. 150existing franchisees is key to our ability to attract new franchisees and open new franchised schools. Therefore, factors that adversely affect the revenues and profitability of our franchisees may have an adverse effect on our operating results.

     There can be no assurance that our franchisees will operate schools successfully. While no individual franchisee represents more than 1% of our franchise revenues, a significant failure of our franchisees to operate successfully could adversely affect our operating results. The resolution of certain franchisee financial difficulties may cause us to incur additional costs, due to uncollectible accounts receivable related to franchise and license fees, the purchase of teaching and learning materials and/or potential claims by franchisees and could have noa material adverse effect on our results of operations.

An increase in market competition could have a negative impact on our consolidatedbusiness.

     Our markets are new, rapidly evolving and highly competitive, and we expect this competition to persist and intensify in the future. This increase in competition could lead to price reductions, decreased sales-volume, under-utilization of employees, reduced operating margins and loss of market share. There can be no assurance that we will be able to successfully compete for customers in our targeted markets.

     Our failure to maintain and enhance our competitive position could seriously harm our business and operating results. We encounter current or potential competition from a number of sources, including:

•  branches and franchises of international language instruction companies;
•  public institutions and private schools; and
•  private tutors.

Because we face competition from established competitors, we may be unable to maintain the market share.

     Our primary competitors, including Giraffe Language School in Taiwan, Ladder Digital Education Corp. in Taiwan and the PRC, and Joy Enterprises Organization in Taiwan and the PRC, have significant financial, statements.technical and marketing resources, and/or name recognition. Some of these competitors have a longer operating history and greater overall resources than we do. These companies also have established customer support and professional services organizations. As a result, our competitors may be able to adapt more quickly to changes in customer needs, offer products and services at lower prices than we do, and devote greater resources than we do to the development and sale of teaching/learning products and services, which could result in reducing our market share.

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Because we intend to expand internationally, we will be subject to risks of conducting business in foreign countries.

     As we expand our operations outside of Taiwan, we will be subject to the risks of conducting business in foreign countries, including:

•  our inability to adapt our products and services to local cultural traits and customs;
•  our inability to locate qualified local employees, partners and suppliers;
•  difficulties managing foreign operations;
•  the potential burdens of complying with a variety of foreign laws;
•  trade standards and regulatory requirements;
•  geopolitical risks, such as political and economic instability and changes in diplomatic and trade relationships;
•  legal uncertainties or unanticipated changes regarding regulatory requirements, liability, export and import restrictions, tariffs and other trade barriers;
•  uncertainties of laws and enforcement relating to the protection of intellectual property;
•  political, economic and social conditions in the foreign countries where we conduct operations;
•  currency risks and exchange controls;
•  potential inflation in the applicable foreign economies; and
•  foreign taxation of earnings and payments received by us from our franchisees and affiliates.

     We cannot be certain that the risks associated with our anticipated foreign operations will not negatively affect our operating results or prospects, particularly as these operations expand in scope, scale and significance.

Because we may not be able to protect our proprietary rights on a global basis, we may incur substantial costs to defend or protect our business and intellectual property.

     We strategically pursue the registration of our intellectual property rights. However, effective patent, trademark, service mark, copyright and trade secret protection may not always be available and the steps we have taken may be inadequate to protect our intellectual property. In December 2003,addition, there can be no assurance that competitors will not independently develop similar intellectual property. If others are able to copy and use our products and delivery systems, we may not be able to maintain our competitive position. If we fail to protect our intellectual property, we may be exposed to expensive litigation or risk jeopardizing our competitive position. We may have to litigate to enforce our intellectual property rights, to protect our trade secrets or to determine the Staffvalidity and scope of the Securitiesproprietary rights of others. This litigation could result in substantial costs and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) No. 104, “Revenue Recognition,”the diversion of our management and technical resources, which supersedes SAB 101, “Revenue Recognitioncould harm our business.

     In addition, laws in Financial Statements.” SAB 104’s primary purposethe PRC have traditionally been less protective of intellectual property rights

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and enforcement relating to the protection of intellectual property in the PRC has been sporadic at best. Deterioration in compliance with existing legal protections or reductions in the legal protection for intellectual property rights in the PRC could adversely affect our revenue as we continue to expand into the PRC market.

Because we may not be able to avoid claims that we infringed the proprietary rights of others, we may incur substantial costs to defend or protect our business and intellectual property.

     Although we have taken steps to avoid infringement claims from others, these measures may not be adequate to prevent others from claiming that we violated their copyrights, other trademarks or other proprietary rights. Any claim of infringement could cause us to incur substantial costs defending against the claim, even if the claim is invalid, and could distract our management from our business. A party making a claim could secure a judgment that requires us to rescind accounting guidance containedpay substantial damages or we may lose the rights to use our products or to modify them.

We rely substantially on bank loans and our inability to obtain sufficient funding may adversely affect our liquidity and financial condition.

     We rely substantially on bank loans to satisfy our funding requirements. As of December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004, our bank loans and loans from financial institutions were $4,284,807, $2,484,471 and $1,982,019 respectively. Although, in SAB 101 related to multiple element revenue arrangementsour experience, our bank loans and revises the SEC’s “Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements Frequently Asked Questions and Answers” thatloans from financial institutions have been, codified in Topic 13. SAB 104 was effective immediately and did not have a material impact on our financial reporting and disclosures.

In December 2003, the FASB revised SFAS No. 132, “Employers’ Disclosures about Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits.” This Statement revises employers’ disclosures about pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans. It requires additional disclosures to those in the original SFAS No. 132 aboutpast, a stable source of funding, no assurances can be given that this will continue to be the assets, obligations,case. If we are unable to secure sufficient borrowings, our liquidity position would be adversely affected, and we may be required to seek more expensive sources of funding to finance our operations.

     Implementing our strategies may require substantial capital expenditures. To the extent these expenditures exceed our cash flowsresources, we will be required to seek additional debt or equity financing. Our ability to obtain sufficient financing and net periodic benefitthe cost of defined benefit pensionsuch financing will depend on numerous factors, some of which are beyond our control, including:

•  our financial condition;
•  general economic and capital market conditions;
•  availability of credit from banks or lenders and conditions in the financial markets;
•  investor confidence in us; and
•  economic, political and other conditions in Taiwan and the PRC.

     If we are unable to obtain sufficient funding for our operations or development plans on commercially acceptable terms, or at all, our liquidity and other defined benefit postretirement plans. The required information shouldfinancial condition may be provided separately for pension plansadversely affected.

Because we conduct operations in New Taiwan Dollars and for other postretirement benefit plans. This Statement, which also requires new disclosures for interim periods beginning after December 15, 2003, is effective for fiscal years ended after December 15, 2003. We have adopted this Statement sinceRenminbi (RMB), we are subject to risk from exchange rate fluctuations.

     Our transactions with suppliers and customers are effected in New Taiwan dollars, the year ended December 31, 2003,functional currency of our Taiwanese subsidiary, Kid Castle Internet Technologies Limited (KCIT), and, as a result of our expansion in the PRC, increasingly in RMB, the functional currency of our PRC subsidiary, Kid Castle Educational Software Development Company Limited (KCES). Our financial statements are reported in U.S. dollars. As a result, fluctuations in the relative exchange rate among the U.S. dollar, the

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New Taiwan dollar and the adoptionRMB will affect our reported shareholders’ equity from one period to the next. Such impacts could be meaningful and are independent of this Statement has no impact onthe underlying performance of our consolidated financial statements.

FACTORS THAT MAY AFFECT OUR FUTURE RESULTS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

Investing inbusiness. The market price of our securities involves a high degree of risk. In additioncould be significantly affected by unfavorable changes in exchange rates. We do not actively manage our exposure to the other information containedsuch unfavorable changes in this quarterly report, you should consider the following factors before investing in our securities.exchange rates.

Because our officers and directors are not U.S. Persons,persons, and our operating subsidiaries are Taiwan and People’s Republic of China companies, you may not be ableunable to enforce judgments under the Securities Act.

Our operating subsidiaries are a Taiwanese company and a People’s Republic of ChinaPRC company and our officers and directors are residents of various jurisdictions outside the United States. All or a substantial portion of the assets of our business and of such persons are located outside the United States. As a result, it may be difficult for investors to effect service of process within the United States upon such persons or to enforce court judgments in the United States courts judgments obtained against such persons in the United States courts and predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the Securities Act.

BecauseOur internal controls and management systems are not currently consistent with international practices in certain respects and we face competitionare in the process of improving these controls to enable us to certify the effectiveness of our internal controls under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Our failure to timely and successfully upgrade these controls and systems could subject us to regulatory actions and harm the price of our stock.

     Our internal control and management systems were designed to meet the standards generally adopted by private Taiwan companies and the internal control and management systems of our PRC subsidiaries were designed to the standards generally adopted by companies in China. These standards are different from established competitors,the standards and best practices adopted by companies in the United States. We have identified areas in which our current control and management systems do not meet international standards and practices. In addition, during their audit, our external auditors brought to our attention a number of areas in which our current internal controls and management systems do not reduce undetected material errors or fraud to a relatively low level of risk, which could adversely affect our ability to accurately and timely record, process, summarize and report financial data. Pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the various rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto or in conjunction therewith, we are required, for fiscal year 2005, to perform an evaluation of our internal controls over financial reporting and file an assessment of its effectiveness with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Unless we successfully upgrade our controls and systems, we will not be able to satisfactorily comply with our obligation under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and our external auditors will be unable to provide a satisfactory certification. We have prepared an internal plan of action for compliance, which includes a schedule of activities to address our need to meet these standards and best practices. If we fail to successfully complete the improvements we have scheduled on a timely basis, or if the activities fail to raise our internal controls and management systems to the levels required by international standards or legal requirements, or if we fail to implement new or improved controls, then we may fail to meet our reporting obligations and our auditors may be unable to maintain market share.

Our primary competitors have significant financial, technical and marketing resources, and/or name recognition, including Giraffe, G-Telp and Jia Yin. Somecertify the management’s assertion of these competitors have a longer operating history and greater overall resources than we do. These companies also have established customer support and professional services organizations. As a result,the effectiveness of our competitors may be able to adapt more quickly to changes in customer needs, offer products and services at lower prices than us, devote greater resources

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thaninternal controls as required under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. This could subject us to developmentregulatory scrutiny and saleresult in a loss of teaching/learning products and services,public confidence in our management, which could, result in reducingamong other things, adversely affect our market share.stock price.

If we lose key management or other personnel, we may experience delays in our product development and other negative effects on our business.

Our success is dependent upon the personal efforts and abilities of our executive officers, Kuo-An Wang, our Chief Executive Officer, and Yu-En Chui, our Chief Financial Officer. If these key officers

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cease employment with us before we find qualified replacements, it would have a significant negative impact on our operations. We do not have employment agreements with any of our executive officers.

Moreover, our growth and success depend on our ability to attract, hire and retain additional highly qualified management, educators, technical, marketing and sales personnel. These individuals are in high demand and we may not be able to attract the staff we need. The hiring process is intensely competitive, time consuming and may divert the attention of our management from our operations. Competitors and others have in the past, and may in the future, attempt to recruit our employees. If we lose the services of any of our senior management or key education personnel, or if we fail to continue to attract qualified personnel, our business could suffer.

Because we conduct operations in New Taiwan (NT) Dollars and Renminbi (RMB), we are subject to risk from exchange rate fluctuations.

Our transactions with suppliers and customers are effected in New Taiwan dollars, the functional currency of our Taiwanese subsidiary, KCIT, and increasingly in RMB, the functional currency of our PRC subsidiary, KCES, as a result of our expansion in the PRC. Our financial statements are reported in U.S. dollars. As a result, fluctuations in the relative exchange rate among the U.S. dollar, the NT dollar and the RMB will affect our reported financial results from one period to the next. Such impacts could be meaningful and are independent of the underlying performance of our business. The market price of our securities could be significantly harmed based on unfavorable changes in exchange rates. We do not actively manage our exposure to such effects.

An increase in market competition could have a negative impact on our business.

Our markets are new, rapidly evolving and highly competitive, and we expect this competition to persist and intensify in the future. This increase in competition could lead to price reductions, decreased sales-volume, under-utilization of employees, reduced operating margins and loss of market share. There can be no assurance that we will be able to successfully compete for customers in our targeted markets.

Our failure to maintain and enhance our competitive position could seriously harm our business and operating results. We encounter current or potential competition from a number of sources, including:

branches and franchises of international language instruction companies;
public institutions and private schools; and
private tutors.

We cannot predict whether demand for our products and services will continue to develop, particularly at the volume or prices that we need to remain profitable.

Although the market for English language instruction and education is growing rapidly, we cannot be certain that this growth will continue in its present form, or at all. We believe our success ultimately will depend upon, among other things, our ability to:

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increase awareness of our brand and the availability of our products and services;
continue to attract and develop relationships with educational institutions and regulatory authorities in our targeted geographic markets; and
continue to attract and retain customers.

We have a history of operating losses and we anticipate losses and negative cash flow to continue for the foreseeable future, and unless we are able to generate profits and positive cash flow on a consistent basis we may not be able to continue operations.

Our ability to attain a positive cash flow and become profitable depends on our ability to generate and maintain greater revenues while incurring reasonable expenses. This, in turn, depends, among other things, on the development of our business of child educational teaching materials and related services focusing on English language in Taiwan and the PRC, and we may be unable to achieve and maintain profitability if we fail to do any of the following:

maintain and improve our current products and services and develop or license new ones on a timely basis;
compete effectively with existing and potential competitors;
further develop our business activities;
manage expanding operations; and
attract and retain qualified personnel.

We have incurred operating losses since inception and hence, as of June 30, 2004, the balance of accumulated deficit was $6,987,774. We incurred net losses of $(1,940,591), $(1,906,996), and $(2,500) for the years ended December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001, respectively, and had cash flow from operations of $(2,689,688), 33,886 and $0 in 2003, 2002 and 2001, respectively. If we are unable to achieve and maintain a positive cash flow and profitability, we may be unable to continue our operations. Even if we do achieve a positive cash flow and profitability, we cannot be certain that we will be able to sustain or increase them on a quarterly or annual basis in the future

Our inability to achieve or maintain profitability or positive cash flow could result in disappointing financial results, impede implementation of our growth strategy or cause the market price of our common stock to decrease. Specifically, if we cannot effectively maintain, improve and develop products and services we may not be able to recover our fixed costs or otherwise turn profitable. We may not be able to develop and introduce new products, services and enhancements that respond to technological changes, evolving education industry standards or customer needs and trends on a timely basis. We may experience difficulties that could delay or prevent the successful development, introduction or marketing of new products, services and service enhancements. These new products, services and service enhancements may not achieve market acceptance or our competitors may develop alternative technologies and methods that gain broader market acceptance than our products and services. Accordingly, we cannot assure you that we will be able to generate the cash flow and profits necessary to sustain our business expectations, which makes our ability to successfully implement our business plan uncertain.

Because we may not be able to protect our proprietary rights on a global basis, we may incur substantial costs to defend or protect our business and intellectual property.

If we fail to protect our intellectual property, we may be exposed to expensive litigation or risk jeopardizing our competitive position. The steps we have taken may be inadequate to protect our

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intellectual property. We may have to litigate to enforce our intellectual property rights, to protect our trade secrets or to determine the validity and scope of the proprietary rights of others. This litigation could result in substantial costs and the diversion of our management and technical resources which could harm our business.

In addition, laws in the PRC have traditionally been less protective of intellectual property rights and enforcement relating to the protection of intellectual property in the PRC has been sporadic at best. Deterioration in compliance with existing legal protections or reductions in the legal protection for intellectual property rights in the PRC could adversely affect our revenue as we continue to expand into the PRC market.

Because we may not be able to avoid claims that we infringed the proprietary rights of others, we may incur substantial costs to defend or protect our business and intellectual property.

Although we have taken steps to avoid infringement claims from others, these measures may not be adequate to prevent others from claiming that we violated their copyrights, other trademarks or other proprietary rights. Any claim of infringement could cause us to incur substantial costs defending against the claim, even if the claim is invalid, and could distract our management from our business. A party making a claim could secure a judgment that requires us to pay substantial damages.

Because we intend to expand internationally, we will be subject to risks of conducting business in foreign countries.

As we expand our operations outside of Taiwan, we will be subject to the risks of conducting business in foreign countries, including:

our inability to adapt our products and services to local cultural traits, customs and mobile user preferences;
our inability to locate qualified local employees, partners and suppliers;
difficulties managing foreign operations;
the potential burdens of complying with a variety of foreign laws;
trade standards and regulatory requirements;
geopolitical risks, such as political and economic instability and changes in diplomatic and trade relationships;
legal uncertainties or unanticipated changes regarding regulatory requirements, liability, export and import restrictions, tariffs and other trade barriers;
uncertainties of laws and enforcement relating to the protection of intellectual property;
political, economic and social conditions in the foreign countries where we conduct operations;
currency risks and exchange controls;
potential inflation in the applicable foreign economies; and
foreign taxation of earnings and payments received by us from our franchisees and affiliates.

We cannot be certain that the risks associated with our anticipated foreign operations will not negatively affect our operating results or prospects, particularly as these operations expand in scope, scale and significance.

Our operations in the PRC are subject to political, regulatory and economic uncertainties.

Our operations and assets in the PRC are subject to significant political, regulatory and economic uncertainties. Changes in laws and regulations, or their interpretation, or the imposition of confiscatory

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taxation, restrictions on currency conversion, imports and sources of supply, devaluations of currency or the nationalization or other expropriation of private enterprises could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. Under its current leadership, the PRC government has been pursuing economic reform policies that encourage private economic activity and greater economic decentralization. There is no assurance, however, that the PRC government will continue to pursue these policies, or that it will not significantly alter these policies from time to time without notice.

In addition, our subsidiary, KCES, entered into agreements in July 2003 to establish two joint ventures, Culture Media and Education Center, with a local Chinese party, 21st Century Publishing House, in Jiangxi Province. We established Culture Media and Education Center to engage mainly in the publication and distribution of English language education materials, the operation of kindergarten and language schools, and the running of cooperative schools in China. We intend to use these joint ventures as one of our primary vehicles for our expansion in the PRC market. Although we have received, on January 19, 2004 and October 31, 2003, licenses from the applicable government authorities to conduct the business of Culture Media and Education Center, respectively, in the PRC, the regulations with respect to operation of businesses by foreign-owned entities are still in flux. There is no assurance that the licenses will not be challenged by the PRC authorities.

The lack of remedies and impartiality under the PRC’s legal system could negatively impact us.

Unlike the U.S., the PRC has a civil law system based on written statutes in which judicial decisions have little precedential value. The PRC government has enacted some laws and regulations dealing with matters such as corporate organization and governance, foreign investment, commerce, taxation and trade. However, their experience in implementing, interpreting and enforcing these laws and regulations is limited, and our ability to enforce commercial claims or to resolve commercial disputes is unpredictable. These matters may be subject to the exercise of considerable discretion by agencies of the PRC government, and forces unrelated to the legal merits of a particular matter or dispute may influence their determination.

“Penny Stock” regulations may impose certain restrictions on marketability of our common stock.

The SEC has adopted regulations which generally define “penny stock” to be an equity security that has a market price of less than $5.00 per share. Our common stock may fall within the definition of penny stock and be subject to rules that impose additional sales practice requirements on broker-dealers who sell such securities to persons other than established customers and accredited investors (generally those with assets in excess of $1,000,000, or annual incomes exceeding $200,000 or $300,000, together with their spouse)spouses).

For transactions covered by these rules, the broker-dealer must make a special suitability determination for the purchase of such securities and have received the purchaser’s prior written consent to the transaction. Additionally, for any transaction, other than exempt transactions, involving a penny stock, the rules require the delivery, prior to the transaction, of a risk disclosure document mandated by the SEC relating to the penny stock market. The broker-dealer also must disclose the commissions payable to both the broker-dealer and the registered representative, current quotations for the securities and, if the broker-dealer is the sole market-maker, the broker-dealer must disclose this fact and the broker-dealer’s presumed control over the market. Finally, monthly statements must be sent disclosing recent price information for the penny stock held in the account and information on the limited market in penny stocks. Consequently, the “penny stock” rules may restrict the ability of broker-dealers to sell our common stock and may affect the ability of investors to sell our common stock in the secondary market.

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An outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (“SARS”)(SARS) may adversely affect our results of operations.

In March 2003, Guangdong Province of the PRC, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan and several other Asian countries encountered inan outbreak of SARS, a highly contagious form of atypical pneumonia. Although the SARS epidemic now appears to become under control, some experts fear that the SARS epidemic might resurface as number of isolated SARS cases have been reported recently. In the future, if any of our employees or students is suspected to have contracted SARS, under certain circumstances such employees, students and affected areas of our premises may have to be quarantined. As a result, we may have to temporarily suspend all or part of our operations. Furthermore, a future outbreak of SARS may negatively impact our ability to attract foreign teachers, who may be less inclined to come to Taiwan, and to attract and retain students, whose parents may choose to have them taught at home by an individual.individual tutors or forego supplemental English learning altogether. Although the World Health Organization removed all of the above regions from its list of areas affected by SARS by the summer of 2003, and there have been only a relatively small number of confirmed cases of SARS since that time, we cannot rule out the possibility of a future outbreak or predict the effect any such future outbreak could have on our company.

Risks Relating to The People’s Republic of China

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Our operations in the PRC are subject to political, regulatory and economic uncertainties.

     Our operations and assets in the PRC are subject to significant political, regulatory and economic uncertainties. Changes in laws and regulations, or their interpretation, or the imposition of confiscatory taxation, restrictions on currency conversion, imports and sources of supply, restrictions on the manner of operating educational institutions or disseminating educational materials, devaluations of currency or the nationalization or other expropriation of private enterprises could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. Under its current leadership, the PRC government has been pursuing economic reform policies that encourage private economic activity and greater economic decentralization. There is no assurance, however, that the PRC government will continue to pursue these policies, or that it will not significantly alter these policies from time to time without notice.

     In addition, in July 2003, our subsidiary, KCES, entered into agreements with a local Chinese party, 21st Century Publishing House, in Jiangxi Province to establish two joint ventures, Jiangxi 21st Century Kid Castle Culture Media Co., Ltd. (Culture Media) and 21st Century Kid Castle Language and Education Center (Education Center). Culture Media and Education Center are established to engage primarily in the publication and distribution of English language education materials, enter into franchise and consulting relationships with kindergarten and language schools, and provide services to cooperative schools in China. We intend to use them as one of our primary vehicles for our expansion into the PRC market. Although we received, on January 19, 2004 and October 31, 2003, licenses from the applicable government authorities to conduct the business of Culture Media and Education Center in the PRC, the regulations with respect to operation of businesses by foreign-owned entities are still in flux. There is no assurance that the licenses will not be challenged by the PRC authorities.

The lack of remedies and impartiality under the PRC’s legal system could negatively impact us.

     Unlike the United States, the PRC has a civil law system based on written statutes in which judicial decisions have little precedential value. The PRC government has enacted some laws and regulations dealing with matters such as corporate organization and governance, foreign investment, commerce, taxation and trade. However, their experience in implementing, interpreting and enforcing these laws and regulations is limited, and our ability to enforce commercial claims or to resolve commercial disputes is unpredictable. These matters may be subject to the exercise of considerable discretion by agencies of the PRC government, and forces unrelated to the legal merits of a particular matter or dispute may influence their determination.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Market     We are exposed to market risk, represents the risk of loss that may affect us due to adverseincluding from changes in financial market prices and rates. Our market risk exposure is primarily fluctuations incertain foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. All of these market risks arise in the normal course of business, as we do not engage in speculative trading activities. We have not entered into derivative or hedging transactions to manage risk in connection with such fluctuations.

     The following analysis provides quantitative information regarding our exposure to foreign currency exchange risk and interest rate risk.

Interest rate exposure

We are exposed to fluctuating interest rates related to variable rate bank borrowings. It is estimatedIn analyzing the effect of interest rate fluctuations based on the average balances of our outstanding bank borrowings for

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the three months ended March 31, 2005, we have projected that, if interest rates were to increase by 1%, the result would be an annual increase in our interest expense of $30,523. However, due to the uncertainty of the actions that would be taken and their possible effects, this analysis assumes no such action. Further, this$43,030. This analysis does not considertake into consideration the effect of the changechanges in the level of overall economic activity that could exist in such an environment.on interest rate fluctuations.

Foreign currency exposure

We have operations in both Taiwan and the PRC. The functional currency of Higoal Development Ltd. and its subsidiaries other than KCESsubsidiary, Kid Castle Internet Technologies Ltd. is NT Dollars and the financial records are maintained and the financial statements are prepared for these entities in NT$.NT Dollars. The functional currency of KCESKid Castle Educational Software Development Company Ltd. and its consolidated investee, Jiangsi 21th Century Kid Castle Culture Media Co. Ltd. is RMB and the financial records are maintained and the financial statements are prepared for KCESthese entities in RMB. In the normal course of business, these operations are not exposed to fluctuations in currency values. We do not generally enter into derivative financial instruments in the normal course of business, nor aredo we use such instruments used for speculative purposes. However, fluctuations in the relative exchange rate will affect our reported financial results. The translation from the applicable local currency assets and liabilities to the US dollarU.S. Dollar is performed using exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date except for stockholders’shareholders’ equity, which is translated at historical exchange rates. Revenue and expense accounts are translated using average exchange rates during the period. Gains and losses resulting from such translations are recorded as a cumulative translation adjustment, a separate component of stockholders’shareholders’ equity.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

We are in the process of identifying, developing and implementing measures to improve the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures, and, in particular, internal controls, including plans to enhance our resources, systems and training with respect to our financial reporting and disclosure responsibilities, and to review our actions with the audit committee and independent auditors. Based on this evaluation asSince April 2004, we have been in the process of June 30,implementing a system with respect to internal control over financial reporting. In May 2004, ourwe began installing a new ERP system through an application service provider, and we expect the installation to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2005. Our CEO and our CFO have concludedbelieve that steps can be taken tosuch measures will help improve our disclosure controls and procedures. Nevertheless,Based on this information, as of March 31, 2005, our CEO and our CFO believe that, subject to the limitations noted

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above, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensurein ensuring that material information required to be included in this reportKid Castle’s SEC reports is made known to them on a timely basis.

During the quarter ended June 30, 2004, there were no changes in     In May 2005, our accounting manager, who assisted our CFO with our internal control over financial reporting, that have materially affected, orresigned. We are reasonably likelyin the process of searching for a candidate to materially affect,hire as an accounting manager to handle our internal control over financial reporting.

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Although this personnel change caused a temporary interruption of our internal control over financial reporting, we believe that the ongoing implementation of our new system with respect to internal control over financial reporting and the installation of our ERP system have minimized any adverse effect that may have been caused by such resignation.

PART II
OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We have no material pending legal proceedings.

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ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES

Pursuant to a stock purchase agreement dated August 18, 2003, Globe Wisdom Investments Limited (“GWIL”), a Samoan international business company, subscribed for 175,500 shares of our common stock at an aggregate purchase price of $122,850 in a private offering. As of June 30, 2004,March 31, 2005, we had not yet issued any shares to GWIL pursuant to the August 18, 2003 stock purchase agreement.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

At our Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on June 28, 2004, the following proposals were adopted by the margins indicated:

PROPOSAL 1: Annual Election of Directors. The nominees for election as directors were Kuo-An Wang, Yu-En Chiu, Suang-Yi Pai, Chin-Chen Huang, Yu-Fang Lin, Ming-Tsung Shih, Yuanchau Liour and Robert Theng. Each of these nominees was elected to serve for a one-year term, by the following margins of votes:

         
Nominees
 For
 Withheld
Kuo-An Wang  13,963,212   760,520 
Yu-En Chiu  13,963,212   760,520 
Suang-Yi Pai  13,963,212   760,520 
Chin-Chen Huang  13,963,212   760,520 

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Nominees
 For
 Withheld
Yu-Fang Lin  13,963,212   760,520 
Ming-Tsung Shih  13,963,212   760,520 
Yuanchau Liour  13,963,212   760,520 
Robert Theng  13,963,212   760,520 

PROPOSAL 2: Ratification of the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to serve as our independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2004.

         
For
 Against
 Abstain
1,3963,212 0     760,520
     None.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

   
A. Exhibits
3.1Amended Bylaws
31.1 Certification of Kuo-An Wang, Chief Executive Officer of the registrant, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
31.2 Certification of Yu-En Chiu, Chief Financial Officer of the registrant, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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32.1 Certification of Kuo-An Wang, Chief Executive Officer of the registrant, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
32.2 Certification of Yu-En Chiu, Chief Financial Officer of the registrant, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
B. Reports on Form 8-K
   
      Not applicable.

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SIGNATURES

In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the Registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Dated: August 16, 2004May 20, 2005
     
   
 By:  /s/ Kuo-An Wang   
  Name:  Kuo-An Wang  
  Title:  Chief Executive Officer  
 

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