UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-QSB
X QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2005
___ TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT
For the transition period from ____ to ____.
CHINA EXPERT TECHNOLOGY, INC.
(Name of small business in its charter)
Nevada (State of Incorporation) | 000-30644 (Commission File No.) | 98-0348086 (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
Room 2703-04, Great Eagle Centre
23 Harbour Road
Wanchai, Hong Kong
(Address of principal executive offices)
852-2802-1555
(Registrant’s telephone number)
Issuer's telephone number: (801) 209-0545
Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes .X. No
Applicable only to issuers involved in bankruptcy proceedings during the past five years.
Check whether the issuer has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Section 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act after the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court. Yes X No
Applicable only to corporate issuers
State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common equity, as of the latest practicable date. At June 30, 2005, 24,414,679 shares were outstanding.
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (Check one): Yes.... No..X
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PART 1 - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(a)
The unaudited financial statements of registrant for the six months ended June 30, 2005, follow. The financial statements reflect all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to a fair statement of the results for the interim period presented.
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CHINA EXPERT TECHNOLOGY, INC.
INDEX TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
For the six months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004
CONTENTS
| Pages |
Condensed consolidated balance sheets | 4 |
Condensed consolidated statements of income | 5 |
Condensed consolidated statements of cash flows | 6 |
Notes to condensed consolidated financial statements | 7 - 11 |
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CHINA EXPERT TECHNOLOGY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
| June 30, | | December 31, |
| 2005 | | 2004 |
| (Unaudited) | | |
| USD | | USD |
ASSETS | | | |
Current assets | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | 3,767,797 | | 3,265,318 |
Accounts receivable | 6,103,788 | | 4,438,331 |
Cost & estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts | 5,762,377 | | - |
Amount due from a director | 360 | | 360 |
Amount due from a former officer | 1,930,670 | | 2,022,525 |
Loan to a director | - | | 3,031,479 |
Prepayments, deposits and other receivables | 5,117,569 | | 3,871,440 |
Total current assets | 22,682,561 | | 16,629,453 |
Property and equipment, net | 35,878 | | 21,131 |
Intangible assets, net | 96,401 | | 289,203 |
Prepaid consultancy fees | 1,812,500 | | 2,062,500 |
Deferred tax assets | - | | 271,758 |
| 24,627,340 | | 19,274,045 |
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | | | |
Current liabilities | | | |
Accounts payable | 578,836 | | 975,118 |
Accrued expenses | 123,296 | | 248,556 |
Amount due to a director | 160,459 | | 160,459 |
Amount due to a former officer | 2,525,505 | | 2,137,881 |
Amount due to shareholders | 4,200 | | 730 |
Income taxes payable | 2,059,473 | | 2,148,319 |
PRC business tax payable | 621,445 | | 957,804 |
Receipts in advance | 439,287 | | - |
Total current liabilities | 6,512,501 | | 6,628,867 |
Stockholders' equity | | | |
Common stock, par value USD0.001, authorized | | | |
200,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding | | | |
June 30, 2005: 24,414,679 shares; | | | |
December 31, 2004:24,414,679 shares | 24,414 | | 24,414 |
Additional paid-in capital | 7,454,167 | | 7,454,167 |
Retained earnings | 10,636,258 | | 5,166,597 |
Total stockholders' equity | 18,114,839 | | 12,645,178 |
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | 24,627,340 | | 19,274,045 |
See the accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
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CHINA EXPERT TECHNOLOGY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
| Three months ended June 30, | | Six months ended June 30, |
| 2005 | | 2004 | | 2005 | | 2004 |
| (Unaudited) | | (Unaudited) | | (Unaudited) | | (Unaudited) |
| USD | | USD | | USD | | USD |
Revenue | 8,327,038 | | 7,146,980 | | 17,009,596 | | 8,566,957 |
Cost of revenue | (4,714,908) | | (4,238,482) | | (9,343,586) | | (5,038,352) |
Gross profit |
3,612,130 | | 2,908,498 | | 7,666,010 | | 3,528,605 |
Other income | 5,898 | | 9,819 | | 9,835 | | 37,524 |
General and administrative expenses | (298,472) | | (372,648) | | (586,650) | | (609,458) |
Intangible assets amortization | (96,401) | | (96,401) | | (192,802) | | (192,802) |
Depreciation of property and equipment | (5,241) | | (14,266) | | (9,804) | | (28,539) |
Other expenses | (6,221) | | - | | (6,221) | | (22,065) |
Income before income taxes | 3,211,693 | | 2,435,002 | | 6,880,368 | | 2,713,265 |
Income tax expense | (657,580) | | (615,535) | | (1,410,707) | | (672,143) |
Net income | 2,554,113 | | 1,819,467 | | 5,469,661 | | 2,041,122 |
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Net income per share | | | | | | | |
- basic and diluted | 0.105 | | 0.076 | | 0.224 | | 0.088 |
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Weighted average common stock Outstanding | | |
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| | |
- basic and diluted | 24,414,679 | | 23,863,474 | | 24,414,679 | | 23,232,647 |
See the accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
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CHINA EXPERT TECHNOLOGY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
| Six months ended June 30, |
| 2005 | | 2004 |
| (Unaudited) | | (Unaudited) |
Cash flows from operating activities: | USD | | USD |
Net income | 5,469,661 | | 2,041,122 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by |
| |
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(used in) operating activities: |
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Intangible assets amortization | 192,802 | | 192,802 |
Amortization of prepaid consultancy fees | 250,000 | | 270,000 |
Depreciation of property and equipment | 9,804 | | 28,539 |
Decrease in deferred tax assets | 271,758 | | 150,000 |
Other expenses | - | | 22,065 |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
| |
|
Increase in accounts receivable | (1,665,457) | | - |
Increase in cost & estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts | (5,762,377) | | (1,006,376) |
Increase in prepayments, deposits and other receivables | (1,246,129) | | (1,066,867) |
Decrease in accounts payable | (396,282) | | (1,123) |
Decrease in deposits received | - | | (93,141) |
Increase in receipt in advance | 439,287 | | - |
Decrease in accrued expenses | (125,260) | | (90,778) |
(Decrease) increase in PRC business tax payable | (336,359) | | 374,237 |
Decrease in billings in excess of costs and estimated |
| |
|
earnings on uncompleted contracts | - | | (164,820) |
Increase in amount due to shareholders | 3,470 | | - |
(Decrease) increase in income taxes payable | (88,846) | | 522,144 |
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | (2,983,928) | | 1,177,804 |
Cash flows from investing activities: |
| |
|
Purchase of property and equipment | (24,551) | | (2,304) |
Repayment from a director | 3,031,479 | | 94,787 |
Net cash provided by investing activities | 3,006,928 | | 92,483 |
Cash flows from financing activities: |
| |
|
Increase in amount due to a former officer | 479,479 | | - |
Net cash provided by financing activities | 479,479 | | - |
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 502,479 | | 1,270,287 |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 3,265,318 | | 47,223 |
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | 3,767,797 | | 1,317,510 |
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: |
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Cash paid during the period for: |
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Interest | - | | - |
Income taxes | 1,227,794 | | - |
See the accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements |
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1.
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements of China Expert Technology, Inc (the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America for interim consolidated financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and notes necessary for comprehensive consolidated financial statements.
In the opinion of the management of the Company, all adjustments, which are of a normal recurring nature, necessary for a fair presentation of the operating results for the six months ended June 30, 2005 have been made. It is suggested that these condensed consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s annual audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2004. The Company follows the same accounting policies in preparation of interim reports.
Results for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that might be expected for the entire fiscal year.
2.
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
The Company continues to be engaged in the provision of system integration services, consultancy services and agency services. All the Company’s revenues for the quarter periods presented in the condensed consolidated financial statements.
3.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Principles of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All significant inter-company balances and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.
Use of estimates
The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates required to be made by management include the recoverability of long lived assets and recognition of revenue under long term contracts. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
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3.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT’D)
Prepaid expenses
Prepaid expenses represent the aggregate fair value of the Company’s common stock issued in return for the consultancy works provided by certain consultants to the Company. The fair value is determined by reference to the average price of the Company’s common stock as quoted on the Over the Counter Bulletin Board (“OTCBB”) at the date of issuance. The prepaid expenses are amortized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the consulting agreements of five years.
Revenue recognition
Revenue from fixed price long-term contracts is recognized on the percentage of completion method for individual contracts. Revenues are recognized in the ratio that costs incurred bear to total estimated contract costs. The use of the percentage of completion method of revenue recognition requires estimates of percentage of project completion. Changes in job performance, estimated profitability and final contract settlements may result in revisions to costs and income in the year in which the revisions are determined. Provisions for any estimated losses on uncompleted contracts are made in the year in which such losses are determinable. In instances when the work performed on fixed price agreements is of relatively short duration, the completed contract method of accounting, whereby revenue is recognized when the work is completed, is used.
Cost of revenue
Cost of revenue comprises labor and other cost of personnel directly engaged in providing the services, subcontracting and attributable overhead costs. Cost of revenue does not include any allocation of depreciation or amortization expense.
Recently issued accounting pronouncements
In June 2005, the FASB issued SFAS No.154, “Accounting Changes and Error corrections- a replacement of APB Opinion No.20 and FASB Statement No.3”. This statement replaces APB Opinion No.20, Accounting Changes and FASB Statement No.3, Reporting Changes in Interim Financial Statements and changes the requirements for the accounting for and reporting of a change in accounting principles. This statement applies to all voluntary changes in accounting principles. This statement is effective for accounting changes and corrections of errors made in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this interpretation on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
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3.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT’D)
Recently issued accounting pronouncements (Cont’d)
In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004), "Share-Based Payment", which is a revision of SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation", SFAS No. 123(R) supersedes APB Opinion No.25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees and amends SFAS No.95, “Statement of Cash Flows”. Generally, the approach in SFAS No.123(R) is similar to the approach described in SFAS No. 123. However, SFAS No.123 (R) requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized in the income statement based on their fair values. Pro forma disclosure is no longer an alternative. SFAS No. 123 (R) was to be effective from the beginning of the first interim or annual reporting period after June 15, 2005. In A pril 2005, the Securities and Exchange Commission delayed the implementation of SFAS 123(R). As a result, SFAS 123(R) will be effective for small business issuers from the beginning of the first annual reporting period after December 15, 2005, which is the fiscal year ending December 31, 2006 for the Company. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this statement on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 153, Exchanges of Nonmonetary Assets, an amendment of APB Opinion No. 29. SFAS No. 153 addresses the measurement of exchanges of nonmonetary assets and redefines the scope of transactions that should be measured based on the fair value of the assets exchanged. SFAS No. 153 is effective for nonmonetary asset exchanges occurring in fiscal periods beginning after June 15, 2005, which would be our second quarter of fiscal 2006. The adoption of SFAS No. 153 is not expected to have a material effect on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.
4.
PREPAYMENTS, DEPOSITS AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
| June 30, | | December 31, |
| 2005 | | 2004 |
| USD | | USD |
| (Unaudited) | | |
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| | |
Prepaid sub-contracting cost | 5,064,095 | | 3,827,136 |
Rental and other deposits | 53,474 | | 44,304 |
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| 5,117,569 | | 3,871,440 |
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5.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
As of June 30, 2005 amount due from Mr. Lai Man Yuk, a former officer and currently also a beneficial owner of the Company, represents mainly temporary cash advances to Mr. Lai by a subsidiary. Amounts due to Mr. Lai represent cash advances from him to the Company and subsidiaries. The above balances are interest free, unsecured and without fixed term of repayment. Details of the balances with Mr. Lai are as follows:
| June 30, | | December 31, |
| 2005 | | 2004 |
| USD | | USD |
| (Unaudited) | | |
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| | |
Amount due from Mr. Lai to: China Expert (Shenzhen) Company Limited |
1,930,670 | |
2,022,525 |
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Amount due to Mr. Lai by: |
| | |
the Company | 1,977 | | - |
China Expert Network Company Limited | 2,499,737 | | 2,133,691 |
Hong Zhong Holdings Limited | 23,791 | | 4,190 |
Amount due to Mr. Lai | 2,525,505 | | 2,137,881 |
In 2004, a rental agreement was signed between Mr. Lai and the Company for leasing of the office premises at Shenzhen at a monthly rent of RMB91,677 (equivalent to USD11,117), which was determined by both parties with reference to the market rental. The operating lease arrangements with expiry date in December 2005 are cancelable and rentals are paid on a monthly basis. During the period ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, the Company paid rental fee amounting to USD66,700 and USD30,784, respectively, to Mr. Lai.
In April 2005, Mr. Lai sold a used motor vehicle to the Company at an amount of HK$180,000 (equivalent to USD23,136) which was determined by both parties with reference to the market value.
A loan to a director, Mr. Kung Sze Chau, is interest bearing at 5.22% per annum, unsecured and due by January 14, 2005. The loan was repaid during the period.
Other balances with directors and shareholders are interest–free, unsecured with no fixed terms of repayment.
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6.
COST AND ESTIMATED EARNINGS IN EXCESS OF
BILLINGS ON UNCOMPLETED CONTRACTS
| | June 30, | | December 31, |
| | 2005 | | 2004 |
| | USD | | USD |
| | (Unaudited) | |
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| Costs and estimated earnings to date | 51,082,358 | | 33,168,093 |
| Less: Billings | (45,319,981) | | (33,168,093) |
| | 5,762,377 | | - |
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Company is obligated under operating leases requiring minimum rentals as follows:
| | | USD |
| | | |
Six months ending December 31, 2005 | | | 53,030 |
Years ending December 31 | | | |
2006 | | | 106,060 |
2007 | | | 29,166 |
Total minimum lease payments | | | 188,256 |
There are no other material commitments and contingencies.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION
SPECIAL NOTE OF CAUTION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements in this report, including statements in the following discussion, which are not statements of historical fact are what is known as “forward looking statements”, which are basically statements about the future. For that reason, these statements involve risk and uncertainty since no one can accurately predict the future. Words such as "plans," "intends," "will," "hopes," "seeks," "anticipates," "expects," and the like, often identify such forward-looking statements, but are not the only indication that a statement is a forward-looking statement. Such forward-looking statements include statements concerning our plans and objectives with respect to the present and future operations of the Company, and statements which express or imply that such present and future operatio ns will or may produce revenues, income or profits. Numerous factors and future events could cause the Company to change such plans and objectives, or fail to successfully implement such plans or achieve such objectives, or cause such present and future operations to fail to produce revenues, income or profits. Therefore, the reader is advised that the following discussion should be considered in light of the discussion of risks and other factors contained in this report on Form 10-QSB and in the Company's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. No statements contained in the following discussion should be construed as a guarantee or assurance of future performance or future results.
Overview
For the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2005, the Company was profitable and had a positive cash flow by operating the following e-government projects for the city governments in the Fujian Province, China:
City | Start Date | Completion Date | Value (USD) |
Jinjiang (1st Phrase) | April 2003 | January 2005 | 26 million |
Jinjiang (2nd Phrase) | May 2005 | August 2006 | 10 Million |
Jinjiang (3rdPhrase) | May 2005 | August 2006 | 13 Million |
Dehua (1st Phrase) | April 2004 | August 2006 | 18 Million |
Dehua (2nd Phrase) | January 2005 | November 2005 | 12 Million |
The Company reached profitability during 2004 by operating the Jinjiang (1st Phrase) project which was completed in January 2005. The Jinjiang (2nd and 3rd Phrase) and Dehua (1st and 2nd Phrase) projects are currently at the construction stage and generate revenue and cash flow to the Company for the three month period ended June 30, 2005.
In addition, the Company has obtained other e-government projects for two city governments in Fujian province, particulars of which are as follows:
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City | Start Date | Completion Date | Value (USD) |
Nan’an | August 2005 | March 2007 | 14.5 Million |
Huian | January 2006 | July 2008 | 17 Million |
The Company believes that these two projects will generate sufficient revenue and cash flows to enable the Company to continue as a going concern.
Since the Company does not receive any down payment for these projects, the cash in hands will be applied towards the operation of these projects until the Company receives its first payment. As the Company plans to seek to capture a substantial portion of the e-government market in China as soon as possible, the Company may experience increased capital needs and may not have enough capital to fund other future operations without additional capital investments. Our capital needs will depend on numerous factors, including (1) our profitability; (2) the reduction of the service price of our competitor; and (3) the amount of our capital expenditures. As the Company has obtained four e-government contracts for approximately $50 millions in total in 2005 and therefore will need to raise about $10 million for the working capital for these new e-government projects. The Company will raise funds either in the form of an advance or an equity investment by outside investors, or some combination of each.
The Company’s need for capital to commence new e-government projects may have an impact on its short-term liquidity during 2005.
During the three month period ended June 30, 2005, and as of June 30, 2005, management is focused on the immediate task of improving the Company's ability to capture the e-government market in China and continue to provide income stability.
Based on the fact that the Company obtained four e-government contracts in 2005 with contract prices totaling approximately $50 millions, the management is projecting approximately 15% growth on its revenue and profits for the fiscal year ended December 2005.
Results of Operations
The Company's financial statements are stated in U.S. Dollars and are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America.
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, certain operating information expressed in dollar amounts and as a percentage of revenue:
| | Three months ended June 30 | Six months ended June 30 |
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Revenues | | | 100% | | | 100% | | | 100% | | | 100% | |
Cost of Revenues | | | 59.30 | | | 56.62 | | | 58.81 | | | 54.93 | |
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Gross Profit | | | 40.70 | | | 43.38 | | | 41.19 | | | 45.07 | |
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Other Income | | | 0.14 | | | 0.071 | | | 0.44 | | | 0.06 | |
General and administrative expenses | | | 5.21 | | | 3.58 | | | 7.11 | | | 3.45 | |
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Income before income tax | | | 34.07 | | | 38.57 | | | 31.67 | | | 40.45 | |
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Income tax expenses | | | 8.61 | | | 7.90 | | | 7.85 | | | 8.29 | |
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Net Income | | | 25.46 | | | 30.67 | | | 23.83 | | | 32.16 | |
Net Income Per Share | | | 0.076 | | | 0.105 | | | 0.088 | | | 0.224 | |
Three Months Ended June 30, 2005 Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2004
REVENUES. Revenues were $8,327,038 in the three months ended June 30, 2005, as compared to $7,146,980 in the three months ended June 30, 2004. The increase in revenues in the three-month period is attributable to increased contract revenue from the Company’s Jinjiang (2nd and 3rd Phrase) and Dehua (1st and 2nd Phrase) e-government projects.
COST OF REVENUES. Cost of revenues were $4,714,908 in the three months ended June 30, 2005, compared to $4,238,482, in the three months ended June 30, 2004 as a result of increased costs associated with higher revenues. As a percentage of revenues, cost of revenues were 56.62% in the three months ended June 30, 2005 compared to 59.30% in the three months ended June 30, 2004. This decrease in costs of revenue as a percentage of revenues was attributed to the fact that different margins were achieved during different stages of the two projects and the profit margin achieved in the three months ended June 30, 2005 was higher than those in the three months ended June 30, 2004. Gross profit was $3,612,130 in the three months ended June 30, 2005, compared to $2,908,498 in the three months ended June 30, 2004. As a percentage of revenues, gross profit increased to 43.38% in the three months ended June 30, 2005 from 40.70% in the three months ended June 30, 2004.
OTHER INCOME. Other income was $5,898 in the three months ended June 30, 2005 compared to $9,819 in the three months ended June 30, 2004.
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. General and administrative expenses were $298,472 in the three months ended June 30, 2005, compared to $372,648 in the three months ended June 30, 2004. As a percentage of revenues, general and administrative expenses decreased from approximately 5% in the three months ended June 30, 2004 to only approximately 4% in the three months ended June 30, 2005. This decrease in general and administrative expense was primarily attributable to the fact that the Company has achieved better costs control over staffing expenses.
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX AND INCOME TAX EXPENSES. Income before income tax was $3,211,693 in the three months ended June 30, 2005, compared to $2,435,002 in the three months ended June 30, 2004. This increase was attributable to the increase in the level of work under the Jinjiang (2nd and 3rd Phrase) and Dehua (1st and 2nd Phrase) projects. As a percentage of revenue, income before income tax increased from approximately 34% for the three months ended June 30, 2004, to approximately 39% for the three months ended June 30, 2005. This increase in income before income tax as a percentage of revenue is primarily attributable the fact that the
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Company was able to increase revenues with a decrease in general and administrative expenses.
Income tax expenses were $657,580 in the three months ended June 30, 2005 compared to $615,535 in the three months ended June 30, 2004. This increase is attributable to an increase in the PRC enterprise income tax as a result of an increase in the revenue.
NET INCOME. Net income was $2,554,113 in the three months ended June 30, 2005, compared to $1,819,467 in the three-months ended June 30, 2004. As a percentage of revenue, net income was approximately 31% in the three months ended June 30, 2005 compared to approximately 25% in the three months ended June 30, 2004. This increase in net income as a percentage of revenue is primarily attributable to the fact that the Company was able to increase revenues with decrease in general and administrative expenses.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2004
REVENUES. Revenues were $17,009,596 in the six months ended June 30, 2005, as compared to $8,566,957 in the six months ended June 30, 2004. The substantially increase in revenues in the six-month period is attributable to the completion of the Jinjiang (1st Phrase) e-government project in January 2005 and the commencement of the Jinjiang (2nd and 3rd Phrase) and Dehua (1st and 2nd Phrase) projects. All of the Company’s total revenue is generated from the Jingiang and Dehua e-government projects.
COST OF REVENUES. Cost of revenues were $9,343,586 in the six months ended June 30, 2005, compared to $5,038,352, in the six months ended June 30, 2004 as a result of increased costs associated with the substantially increased revenues. As a percentage of revenues, cost of revenues were 54.93% in the six months ended June 30, 2005 compared to 58.80% in the six months ended June 30, 2004. This decrease in costs of revenue as a percentage of revenues was attributed to the fact that different margins were achieved during different stages of the two and the profit margin achieved in the six months ended June 30, 2005 was higher than those in the six months ended June 30, 2004. Gross profit was $7,666,010 in the six months ended June 30, 2005, compared to $3,528,605 in the six months ended June 30, 2004. As a percentage of revenues, gross profit increased to 45.07% in t he six months ended June 30, 2005 from 41.20% in the six months ended June 30, 2004.
OTHER INCOME. Other income was $9,835 in the six months ended June 30, 2005 compared to $37,524 in the six months ended June 30, 2004.
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. General and administrative expenses were $586,650 in the six months ended June 30, 2005, compared to $609,458 in the six months ended June 30, 2004. As a percentage of revenues, general and administrative expenses decreased from approximately 7% in the six months ended June 30, 2004 to only approximately 3% in the six months ended June 30, 2005. This decrease in general and administrative expense was primarily attributable to the fact that the Company has achieved better costs control over staffing expenses.
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX AND INCOME TAX EXPENSES. Income before income tax was $6,880,368 in the six months ended June 30, 2005, compared to $2,713,265 in the six months ended June 30, 2004. This increase was attributable to the revenue generated from Jinjiang (1st Phrase) and the increase in the level of work under the Jinjiang (2nd and 3rd Phrase) and Dehua (1st
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and 2nd Phrase) projects. As a percentage of revenue, income before income tax increased from approximately 32% for the six months ended June 30, 2004, to approximately 40% for the six months ended June 30, 2005. This increase in income before income tax as a percentage of revenue is primarily attributable the fact that the Company was able to substantially increase revenues with a decrease in general and administrative expenses.
Income tax expenses were $1,410,707 in the six months ended June 30, 2005 compared to $672,143 in the six months ended June 30, 2004. This increase is attributable to an increase in the PRC enterprise income tax as a result of a substantial increase in the Company’s second quarter revenue recognition.
NET INCOME. Net income was $5,469,661 in the six months ended June 30, 2005, compared to $2,041,122 in the six months ended June 30, 2004. As a percentage of revenue, net income was approximately 32% in the six months ended June 30, 2005 compared to approximately 24% in the six months ended June 30, 2004. This increase in net income as a percentage of revenue is primarily attributable to the fact that the Company was able to substantially increase revenues with decrease in general and administrative expenses.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of June 30, 2005, the Company had $3,767,797 of cash and cash equivalents on hand as compared to $3,265,318 as of December 31, 2004, representing an increase of $502,479 during the six-month period. As of June 30, 2004, the Company had $1,317,510 of cash and cash equivalents on hand.
The Company anticipates, based on internal forecasts relating to our projects, that existing cash and funds generated from the existing projects will be sufficient to meet working capital and capital expenditure requirements for all our existing projects for the remainder of 2005. However, in the event that the Company signs up new contracts during 2005, it is likely that it will be required to seek additional financing (See “Overview”). There can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain additional financing on terms acceptable to it, or at all.
The Company believes its operations have not been and, in the foreseeable future, will not be materially adversely affected by inflation or changing prices.
Effect of Fluctuation in Foreign Exchange Rates
Our operating subsidiary is located in China. The subsidiary buys all materials in China and receives payments from customers in China using Chinese Renminbi as the functional currency. Based on Chinese government regulation, all foreign currencies under the category of current accounts are allowed to be freely exchanged with hard currencies. During the past years of operation, there were no significant changes in exchange rates; however, the Chinese Government announced a revaluation of the Renminbi by 2% and adoption of new currencies policy in July 2005. Such developments may cause a significant change in exchange rates .
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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
This discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based on our financial statements that have been prepared under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. We prepare our financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Associated with this, we believe the following are our most critical accounting policies in that they are the most important to the portrayal of our financial condition and results and require our management’s most difficult, subjective or complex judgments. Actual results could materially differ from those estimates. We have disclosed all significant accounting policies in the notes to the financial statements included in this Form 10-QSB. The financial statements and the related notes thereto should be read in conjunction wi th the following discussion of our critical accounting policies. Our critical accounting policies are:
Revenue recognition
We recognize revenue from fixed price long-term contracts on a percentage of completion method for individual contracts. Revenues are recognized in a ratio of what costs incurred bear to the total estimated contract costs. The use of the percentage of completion method of revenue recognition requires estimates of percentage of project completion. Changes in job performance, estimated profitability and final contract settlements may result in revisions to costs and income in the year in which the revisions are determined. Provisions for any estimated losses on uncompleted contracts are made in the period in which such losses are determinable. In circumstances where the work performed on fixed price agreements is of relatively short duration, the completed contract method of accounting is used in which revenue is recognized when the work is completed.
Intangible Assets
We account for our intangible assets in accordance with SFAS No.142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.” Intangible assets with an indefinite life are not amortized. Intangible assets with a definite life are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. Indefinite lived assets will be tested for impairment annually, and will be tested for impairment between annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that would indicate that the carrying amount may be impaired. Intangible assets with a definite life are tested for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss would be recognized when the carrying amount of the intangible asset exceeds the estimated undiscounted cash flows used in determining the fair value of the asset. The amount of the impairment loss to be recorded is calculated by the excess of the asset's carrying value over its fair value. Fair value is generally determined using a discounted cash flow analysis.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
We regularly monitor and assess our risk of not collecting amounts owed to us by our customers. This evaluation is based upon a variety of factors including: an analysis of amounts current and past due along with relevant history and facts particular to the customer. Based upon the results of this analysis, we record an allowance for uncollectible accounts for this risk. This analysis requires us to make significant estimates, and changes in facts and circumstances could result in material changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts.
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Impairment on Tangible and Intangible Assets
We review our long-lived assets and identifiable intangibles for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. In performing the review for recoverability, we estimate the future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition. If the sum of the expected future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) is less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss is recognized. Otherwise, an impairment loss is not recognized. Measurement of an impairment loss for long-lived assets and identifiable intangibles would be based on the fair value of the asset.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2005, the FASB issued SFAS No.154, “Accounting Changes and Error corrections- a replacement of APB Opinion No.20 and FASB Statement No.3”. This statement replaces APB Opinion No.20, Accounting Changes and FASB Statement No.3, Reporting Changes in Interim Financial Statements and changes the requirements for the accounting for and reporting of a change in accounting principles. This statement applies to all voluntary changes in accounting principles. This statement is effective for accounting changes and corrections of errors made in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this interpretation on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123R, “Share-Based Payment.” This Standard addresses the accounting for transactions in which a company receives employee services in exchange for (a) equity instruments of the company or (b) liabilities that are based on the fair value of the company’s equity instruments or that may be settled by the issuance of such equity instruments. This Standard eliminates the ability to account for share-based compensation transactions using Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees,” and requires that such transactions be accounted for using a fair-value-based method. The Standard is effective for small business issuers as of the beginning of the first interim or annual reporting period that begins after December 15, 2005. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this Standard on its results of operations and financial position.
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ITEM 3.
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
As of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on this evaluation, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting them to material information required to be included in our periodic SEC reports. It should be noted that design of any system of controls is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions.
ANY FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS INCLUDED IN THIS FORM 10-QSB REPORT REFLECT MANAGEMENT’S BEST JUDGMENT BASED UPON FACTORS CURRENTLY KNOWN AND INVOLVE RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES. ACTUAL RESULTS MAY VARY MATERIALLY.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
None.
ITEM 2.
UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
None.
ITEM 3.
DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4.
SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
None.
ITEM 5.
OTHER INFORMATION
None
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ITEM 6.
EXHIBITS
The following exhibits are filed herewith:
31.1
Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
31.2
Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
32.1
Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2
Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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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.
CHINA EXPERT TECHNOLOGY, INC.
By: /s/ Zhu Xiaoxin
Chief Executive Officer, President and Director
Date: August 12, 2005
By: /s/ Huang Tao
Chairman and Director
Date: August 12, 2005
By /s /Chiang Min Liang
Chief Financial Officer
Date: August 12, 2005
By /s / Kung Sze Chau
Director
Date: August 12, 2005
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