UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
X QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2007
___ 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 registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada (State of Incorporation) | 000-30644 (Commission File No.) | 98-0348086 (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| | |
Room 2611-13, Great Eagle Centre 23 Harbour Road Wanchai, Hong Kong |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
852-2802-1555
(Registrant’s telephone number)
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 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 ___
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer,
Large accelerated filer ___ Accelerated filer ___ Non-accelerated filer X
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes ___ No _X_
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. At April 30, 2007: 32,367,451 shares were outstanding.
PART 1 - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(a)
The unaudited financial statements of registrant for the three months ended March 31, 2007, 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)
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Condensed consolidated balance sheets | 4 |
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Condensed consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income | 5 |
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Condensed consolidated statements of cash flows | 6 |
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Notes to condensed consolidated financial statements | 7-21 |
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CHINA EXPERT TECHNOLOGY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
| | | March 31, 2007 | | December 31, 2006 |
| | | US$ | | US$ |
ASSETS | | | | | |
Current assets | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | | 21,204,422 | | 10,073,823 |
Account receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of nil and nil at March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively | | | 30,808,944 | |
33,631,372 |
Cost and estimated earnings in excess of billings | | | 3,899,209 | | 781,646 |
Amount due from a former officer | | | 1,020,222 | | 984,359 |
Prepayments, deposits and other receivables | | | 12,301,339 | | 18,862,836 |
Current portion of stock based prepaid expenses | | | 1,175,000 | | 1,582,500 |
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Total current assets | | | 70,409,136 | | 65,916,536 |
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Property and equipment, net | | | 13,593 | | 15,752 |
Stock based prepaid expenses | | | 1,028,125 | | 1,780,313 |
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Total assets | | | 71,450,854 | | 67,712,601 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | | | | |
Current liabilities | | | | | |
Accounts payable | | | 1,200,776 | | 252,575 |
Accrued payroll and employees’ benefits | | | 10,532 | | 72,839 |
Other payables and accruals | | | 558,720 | | 378,773 |
Amount due to a director | | | 96,385 | | 96,823 |
Amount due to a former officer | | | 2,153,115 | | 1,797,122 |
Income taxes payable | | | 839,693 | | 1,362,531 |
PRC business tax payable | | | 832,864 | | 1,123,788 |
Deferred tax liabilities | | | 518,633 | | 470,804 |
Convertible debentures | | | 2,511,141 | | 2,879,969 |
Embedded derivatives | | | - | | - |
Warrants | | | - | | - |
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Total current liabilities | | | 8,721,859 | | 8,435,224 |
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Commitments and contingencies | | | | | |
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Stockholders’ equity | | | | | |
Common stock, par value US$0.001, authorized 200,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding March 31, 2007: 30,918,646 shares; December 31, 2006: 30,597,604 shares | | | 30,919 | | 30,598 |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 38,988,416 | | 40,657,410 |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | | | 2,612,597 | | 2,015,239 |
Retained earnings | | | 21,097,063 | | 16,574,130 |
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Total stockholders’ equity | | | 62,728,995 | | 59,277,377 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | | | 71,450,854 | | 67,712,601 |
See the accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CHINA EXPERT TECHNOLOGY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
| | | Three months ended March 31, |
| | | 2007 | | 2006 |
| | | US$ | | US$ |
| | | | | (Restated) |
| | | | | |
Revenue | | | 13,238,886 | | 15,108,179 |
Cost of revenue | | | (5,700,784) | | (7,322,581) |
Gross profit | | | 7,538,102 | | 7,785,598 |
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Advertising and marketing expenses | | | (2,899,641) | | (2,464,900) |
Depreciation and amortization | | | (2,233) | | (4,300) |
General and administrative expenses | | | (280,205) | | (2,159,372) |
Change in fair value and amortization of prepaid expenses | | | 877,813 | | (125,000) |
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Income from operations | | | 5,233,836 | | 3,032,026 |
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Other income (expenses) | | | | | |
Interest income | | | 20,012 | | 13,520 |
Change in fair value of derivatives | | | - | | (170,000) |
Interest expenses and finance costs | | | - | | (260,269) |
Income before income tax | | | 5,253,848 | | 2,615,277 |
Income tax expenses | | | (730,915) | | (1,165,163) |
Net income | | | 4,522,933 | | 1,450,114 |
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Other comprehensive income | | | | | |
Foreign currency translation adjustment | | | 597,358 | | 214,685 |
Comprehensive income | | | 5,120,291 | | 1,664,799 |
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Net income per share | | | | | |
- basic | | | US$0.15 | | US$0.05 |
- diluted | | | US$0.12 | | US$0.04 |
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Weighted average common stock | | | | | |
Outstanding | | | | | |
- basic | | | 30,761,759 | | 27,383,807 |
- diluted | | | 36,393,043 | | 30,237,479 |
See the accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
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CHINA EXPERT TECHNOLOGY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
| Three months ended March 31, |
| 2007 | | 2006 |
| US$ | | US$ |
| | | (Restated) |
Cash flows from operating activities: | | | |
Net income | 4,522,933 | | 1,450,114 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | | | |
Change in fair value and amortization of prepaid consultancy fees | (877,813) | | 125,000 |
Depreciation and amortization | 2,233 | | 4,300 |
Deferred tax assets/liabilities | 43,294 | | (180,233) |
Expenses compensated by common stock | - | | 2,464,423 |
Interest expenses and finance cost | - | | 259,989 |
Change in fair value of derivatives | - | | 170,000 |
Employees’ compensation by common stock | - | | 1,672,000 |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | | | |
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable | 3,146,384 | | (2,704,881) |
Increase in costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contract | (3,110,034) | | (4,772,512) |
Decrease (increase) in prepayments, deposit and other receivables | 6,742,752 | | (1,978,821) |
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable | 945,768 | | (46,660) |
Decrease in accrued payroll and employees’ benefits | (62,211) | | (17,451) |
Increase in other payable and accruals | 180,258 | | 38,339 |
Decrease in PRC business tax | (301,749) | | (123,342) |
Decrease in income taxes payable | (533,823) | | (390,542) |
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 10,697,992 | | (4,030,277) |
Cash flows from investing activities | | | |
Purchase of property and equipment | (128) | | (866) |
Refund of deposit for acquisition of subcontractor | - | | 3,717,380 |
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities | (128) | | 3,716,514 |
Cash flows from financing activities: | | | |
Repayment to shareholder | - | | (730) |
Repayment from directors | - | | 612 |
Advance from a former officer | 474,189 | | 231,263 |
Repayment to a former officer | (137,144) | | (125,597) |
Net cash provided by financing activities | 337,045 | | 105,548 |
Effect of exchange rate changes | 95,690 | | 56,189 |
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 11,130,599 | | (152,026) |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 10,073,823 | | 7,326,595 |
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | 21,204,422 | | 7,174,569 |
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Supplementary disclosure of cash flow information | | | |
Cash paid during the year for: | | | |
Interest | - | | - |
Income tax | 1,223,023 | | 1,730,998 |
Supplementary disclosure of significant non-cash transactions | | | |
Issuance of common stock for employees’ compensation | - | | 1,672,000 |
Issuance of common stock in return for settlement of accrual interest | - | | 47,442 |
Issuance of common stock in return for advertising and marketing services | - | | 2,464,423 |
Issuance of warrants in return for settlement of legal and professional services | - | | 172,000 |
Convertible debentures converted into common stock | 368,827 | | - |
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CHINA EXPERT TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
1.
BASIS OF PREPARATION
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 three months ended March 31, 2007 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, 2006. 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. RESTATEMENT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT
During the three months ended March 31, 2006, due to the failure to have a registration statement to be declared effective by U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the closing date of the debenture transaction, the Company has made a provision for liquidated damages based on the original principal of $6,000,000 at 2% per month. The Company’s condensed consolidated statement of income and comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2006 will be restated to disclose the resulting impact for such provision for liquidated damages.
The impact of the restatement on the condensed consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2006 is as follows:
| As | | |
| Previously | Amount | As |
| Reported | Adjusted | Restated |
| US$ | US$ | US$ |
| | | |
General and administrative expenses | (1,919,372) | (240,000) | (2,159,372) |
Net income | 1,690,114 | (240,000) | 1,450,114 |
Net income per share – basic | US$0.06 | (US$0.01) | US$0.05 |
Net income per share – diluted | US$0.05 | (US$0.01) | US$0.04 |
3.
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
The Company continues to be engaged in the provision of system integration services, consultancy services and agency services. The Company’s revenues for the quarter period presented in the condensed consolidated financial statements and two years prior to this quarter were mainly derived from the provision of system integration for establishment of e-Government information system and network to local government bodies in Fujian Province of the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”).
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4.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of presentation
The consolidated financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States.
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.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments and have maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Maintenance, repairs and betterments, including replacement of minor items, are charged to expense; major additions to physical properties are capitalized. Depreciation and amortization are provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives at the following annual rates:
Furniture, fixtures and office equipment
20%
Computer equipment and software
30%
Motor vehicles
30%
Leasehold improvements
the shorter of 30% or lease term
Valuation of long-lived assets
The Company periodically evaluates the carrying value of long-lived assets to be held and used, including intangible assets subject to amortization, when events and circumstances warrant such a review. The carrying value of a long-lived asset is considered impaired when the anticipated undiscounted cash flow from such asset is separately identifiable and is less than its carrying value. In that event, a loss is recognized based on the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair market value of the long-lived asset. Fair market value is determined primarily using the anticipated cash flows discounted at a rate commensurate with the risk involved. Losses on long-lived assets to be disposed of are determined in a similar manner, except that fair market values are reduced for the cost to dispose.
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4.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT’D)
Deferred financing costs
Deferred financing costs include all costs incurred that are directly related to obtaining loans. These costs are amortized using the effective interest method over the life of the loans.
Derivative
The Company accounts for non-hedging contracts that are indexed to, and potentially settled in, its own common stock in accordance with the provisions of EITF 00-19, “Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed to, and Potentially Settled in, a Company’s Own Stock” (“EITF 00-19”). These non-hedging contracts accounted for in accordance with EITF 00-19 include freestanding warrants to purchase the Company’s common stock as well as embedded conversion features that have been bifurcated from the host contract in accordance with the requirements of SFAS 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“SFAS 133”). Under certain circumstances that could require the Company to settle these equity items in cash or stock, and without regard to probability, EITF 00-19 could require the classification of all or part of the item as a liability and the adjustment of that reclassified amount to fair value at each reporting period, with such adjustments reflected in the line item of change in valuation of derivative as other income/(expenses) on the statements of income.
On October 31, 2005, the Company issued 7% secured convertible debentures in a face amount of US$6,000,000 which are due and payable in full in one year from their issuance. As no floor price was set for the conversion price of such convertible debentures which vary with the fair value of the Company’s common stock, the Company could not be sure it had adequate authorized shares for the future conversion of convertible debentures. Therefore, all embedded derivatives and freestanding warrants were recorded at fair value, marked-to-market at each reporting period, and are carried on a separate line of the accompanying balance sheet.
On October 31, 2006, the Company entered into an Amendment and Waiver Agreement with the holders of its outstanding secured convertible debentures. Under the terms of the Amendment and Waiver Agreement, the Company and the holders agreed to (i) extend the due date of debentures for a period of six months from October 31, 2006 to April 30, 2007; (ii) amend the outstanding debentures to provide for a fixed conversion price of $1.80 per share; (iii) waive any other currently existing potential defaults relating to the Company’s failure to have its registration statement declared effective within 200 days of the closing date under the Securities Purchase Agreement, and (iv) waive the debenture interest during the extension period of the debentures.
Based on the amended terms of convertible debentures, the Company has reclassified the freestanding warrants as equity based on the fair value as of October 31, 2006 in accordance with EITF 00-19.
The classification of derivatives, including whether such instruments should be recorded as liability or as equity, is assessed at the end of each reporting period.
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 closing price of the Company’s common stock as quoted on the Over the Counter Bulletin Board (“OTCBB”) at the balance sheet date. The prepaid expenses are amortized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the consulting agreements of five years.
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4.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT’D)
Revenue recognition
Majority of the Company’s revenue was derived from the provision of system integration services for establishment of e-government information system and network to local government bodies of Fujian Province. The system integration services contracts are fixed price and under long-term arrangements. Furthermore, an insignificant portion of the Company’s revenue was derived from the provision of maintenance services to local government body.
The Company enters into long-term fixed price contracts with local governments to provide system integration services, which included designing the framework of the e-government system, software development and system integration. The software development is subcontracting to several external software development companies at a fixed price basis. Revenue, net of sales taxes, on long–term fixed price contracts is recognized under the percentage-of-completion method in accordance with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Statement of Position 81-1 “Accounting for Performance of Construction-Type and Certain Production-Type Contracts”. Under the percentage-of-completion method, management estimates the percentage-of-completion based upon costs incurred as a percentage of the total estimated costs to the customer.
When total cost estimates exceed revenues, the Company accrues for the estimated losses immediately. The use of the percentage-of-completion method requires significant judgment relative to estimating total contract revenues and costs, including assumptions relative to the length of time to complete the project, the nature and complexity of the work to be performed, and anticipated changes in estimated costs. Estimates of total contract revenues and costs are continuously monitored during the term of the contract, and recorded revenues and costs are subject to revision as the contract progresses. When revisions in estimated contract revenues and costs are determined, such adjustments are recorded in the period in which they are first identified. For instances where the work performed on fixed price contracts is of relatively short duration, revenue is recognized when the work is completed.
There is a one-year warranty period provision in the contract by which the Company has to provide one-year free of charge maintenance to the customers after the completion of the contract. 5% of total contract sum is therefore withheld and will be settled by the customer upon the expiry of the warranty period. The Company recognizes this associated portion of retention money as revenue upon completion of the projects as the Company considers the provision of maintenance costs under the warranty period can be reliably estimated. Based on the past history of the maintenance costs incurred, the Company estimated the maintenance costs provision is insignificant.
Revenues, net of sales taxes, for consultancy services, agency services, maintenances services and other services are recognized as work is performed and amounts are earned in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) No. 101 “Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements” as amended by SAB No. 104 “Revenue Recognition”. The Company considers amounts to be earned once evidence of an arrangement has been obtained, services are delivered, fees are fixed or determinable, and collectibility is reasonably assured. For contracts with fees based on time-and-materials or cost-plus, revenue is recognized over the period of performance.
Cost of revenue
Cost of revenue comprises mainly subcontracting costs, labor and other cost incurred by those staff directly engaged in the contracts.
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4.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT’D)
Advertising and marketing expenses
Advertising and marketing expenses, which are charged to income statement as incurred, were US$2,899,641 and US$2,464,900 for the period ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
Comprehensive income
Accumulated other comprehensive income represents foreign currency translation adjustments and is included in the condensed consolidated statement of income and comprehensive income.
Fair value of financial instruments
The carrying amounts of certain financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payables, short-term loans, related parties receivable and related parties payable approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of these items.
Income Taxes
Income taxes are accounted for using the liability method, which requires an entity to recognize deferred tax liabilities and assets. Deferred income taxes are recognized based on the differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements, which will result in taxable or deductible amounts in future years. Further, the effects of enacted tax laws or rate changes are included as part of deferred tax expense or benefit in the year that covers the enactment date. A valuation allowance is recognized if it is more likely than not that some portion, or all, of a deferred tax asset will not be realized.
Foreign Currency Translation
The Company uses China Renminbi (“RMB”) as a functional currency. Transactions denominated in currencies other than RMB are translated into RMB at the applicable rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in other currencies are translated into RMB at rates of exchange prevailing at the balance sheet date. Exchange gains or losses arising from changes in exchange rates subsequent to the transactions dates for monetary assets and liabilities denominated in other currencies are included in the determination of net income for the respective period.
For financial reporting purposes, RMB has been translated into United States dollars (“US$”) as the reporting currency. Assets and liabilities are translated at the exchange rate in effect at period end dates. Income statement accounts are translated at the average rate of exchange prevailing for each of the periods. Translation adjustments arising from the use of different exchange rate from period to period are included as a component of stockholders’ equity as “Accumulated other comprehensive income”. Gains and losses resulting from foreign currency translations are included in other comprehensive income. The exchange rate between the RMB and the US$ and used for the period ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 were RMB7.7342 to US$1.00 and RMB8.0170 to US$1.00, respectively.
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4.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT’D)
Post-retirement and post-employment benefits
The Company and its subsidiaries contribute to a state pension scheme in respect of its PRC employees and a mandatory provident fund scheme in respect of its Hong Kong employees. Other than the above, neither the Company nor its subsidiaries provide any other post-retirement or post-employment benefits.
Net income per share
Basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share gives effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period. The weighted average number of common shares outstanding is adjusted to include the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if the dilutive potential common shares had been issued.
Stock-based compensation
Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted the provisions SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share Based Payment” (“SFAS No. 123R”), and selected the modified prospective method to initially report stock-based compensation amounts in the consolidated financial statements. The Company adopted the market price of common stock at issuance date to determine the fair value of common stock issued to employees as compensation. The Company did not grant any options during the period ended March 31, 2007 and 2006.
The Company adopted the China Expert Technology, Inc. Stock Compensation Program (the “Program”) and reserved up to 800,000 shares of common stock for issuance under the Program. The purpose of the Program is to attract and retain key employees, consultants and other persons, and to provide such key individuals with an additional incentive to contribute to the success of the Company.
During the period ended March 31, 2006, the Company issued 800,000 shares of common stock to employees as a compensation for services. The issued shares are unrestricted and transferable at issuance. At issuance date, the market price of common stock was US$2.09 per share and all the related employees’ benefit amounted to US$1,672,000 was recorded in general and administrative expense.
Recently issued accounting pronouncements
In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 157, Fair Value Measurements. SFAS No. 157 establishes a common definition for fair value to be applied to US GAAP guidance requiring use of fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure about such fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The Company is currently assessing the impact of SFAS No. 157 on its consolidated financial position and results of operations.
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4.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT’D)
Recently issued accounting pronouncements (Cont’d)
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159 “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities—Including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115” (“SFAS No. 159”), which permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. The fair value option established by this Statement permits all entities to choose to measure eligible items at fair value at specified election dates. A business entity shall report unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected in earnings at each subsequent reporting date. Adoption is required for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. Early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of a fiscal year that begins on or before November 15, 2007, provided the entity also elects to apply the provisions of SFAS Statement No. 157. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of SFAS No. 159 on its consolidated financial statemen ts and is currently not yet in a position to determine such effects.
5.
COST AND ESTIMATED EARNINGS IN EXCESS OF BILLINGS ON UNCOMPLETED CONTRACTS
| | March 31, | | December 31, |
| | 2007 | | 2006 |
| | US$ | | US$ |
| | (unaudited) | | |
| | | | |
| Costs and estimated earnings to date | 151,142,712 | | 137,903,826 |
| Less: Billings | (147,243,503) | | (137,122,180) |
| | 3,899,209 | | 781,646 |
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6.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
As of March 31, 2007 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. Amount due to Mr. Lai represents cash advances from him to the Company and subsidiaries. Details of the balances with Mr. Lai are as follows:
| March 31, | | December 31, |
| 2007 | | 2006 |
| US$ | | US$ |
| (unaudited) | | |
| | | |
Amount due from Mr. Lai to: | | | |
Expert Network (Shenzhen) Limited | 1,020,222 | | 984,359 |
Hong Zhong Holdings Limited | - | | - |
| 1,020,222 | | 984,359 |
| | | |
Amount due to Mr. Lai by: | | | |
China Expert Technology, Inc. | 1,977 | | 1,977 |
China Expert Network Company Limited | 1,957,542 | | 1,645,548 |
Hong Zhong Holdings Limited | 193,596 | | 149,597 |
| 2,153,115 | | 1,797,122 |
The above balances are interest free, unsecured and repayable within one year.
In 2004, a rental agreement was signed between Mr. Lai and the Company for leasing of the office premise at Shenzhen at a monthly rate of RMB91,677, which was determined by both parties with reference to the market rental. The operating lease arrangements with expiry date in December 2007 are non-cancelable and rentals are paid on a monthly basis. During the period ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, the Company paid rental fee amounted to US$35,560 and US$34,306, respectively, to Mr. Lai.
On March 22, 2005, the Company intended to acquire the ownership of Shenzhen Zhong Zhuo Technology Development Company Limited (“ZZTD”), a subcontractor of the Company, and ENS signed a letter of intent with ZZTD. Pursuant to the letter of intent, the Company placed a deposit of RMB30,000,000 to ZZTD. On March 1, 2006, being mutually agreed by the Company and ZZTD, an agreement has been made between both parties to rescind the letter of the intent dated March 22, 2005 and the acquisition was terminated. No penalty or compensation were agreed by both parties for the termination. ZZTD repaid the full deposit amount of RMB30,000,000 to the Company on March 3, 2006. Mr. Zhu Xiaoxin, the Chief Executive Officer of CXTI, being the Company’s representative and director of ZZTD, also holds 20% of the equity interest in ZZTD. Effective as of May 25, 2006, Mr. Zhu disposed all his equity interest in ZZTD and resigned as director and legal representative of ZZTD.
Other balances with directors and shareholders are interest–free, unsecured with repayable on demand.
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7. PREPAYMENTS, DEPOSITS AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
| March 31, | | December 31, |
| 2007 | | 2006 |
| US$ | | US$ |
| (unaudited) | | |
| | | |
Prepaid contract costs | 7,935,319 | | 11,962,663 |
Prepaid consultancy fees | 4,214,553 | | 6,864,141 |
Others | 151,467 | | 36,032 |
| 12,301,339 | | 18,862,836 |
Prepaid contract costs refer to the prepayments made to suppliers for the purchases of hardware on behalf of customers, and down-payment to subcontractors for system development. Prepayments are required during the start-up stage of each project, and no revenue and cost be recognized during this stage.
Prepaid consultancy fees were paid for sourcing of several recently awarded contracts. Such expenses will be amortized over the period from the date of contract signed to date of project commencement. During the period ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, an amortization of prepaid consultancy fees was charged US$2,709,856 and US$ nil respectively.
8. STOCK BASED PREPAID EXPENSES
| March 31, | | December 31, |
| 2007 | | 2006 |
| US$ | | US$ |
| (Unaudited) | | |
| | | |
Consultancy fees | 2,500,000 | | 2,500,000 |
Fair value adjustment | 3,375,000 | | 5,412,500 |
| 5,875,000 | | 7,912,500 |
Change in fair value and amortization | (3,671,875) | | (4,549,687) |
| 2,203,125 | | 3,362,813 |
Less: Amount to be amortized within one year | (1,175,000) | | (1,582,500) |
| 1,028,125 | | 1,780,313 |
Stock based prepaid expenses represent the aggregate fair value of the company’s common stock issued on February 18, 2004 in return for the consultancy works provided by certain consultants to the Company for the period from February 18, 2004 to February 17, 2009. A fair value adjustment of US$2,037,500 is determined by reference to the closing price of the Company’s common stock of US$4.70 as quoted on the OTCBB at March 31, 2007. The prepaid expenses are amortized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the consulting agreements of five years.
Change in fair value and amortization of prepaid expenses for each of the period ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 was (US$877,813) and US$125,000 respectively.
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9. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
| March 31, | | December 31, |
| 2007 | | 2006 |
| US$ | | US$ |
| (unaudited) | | |
| | | |
At cost: | | | |
Furniture, fixtures and office equipment | 144,714 | | 144,404 |
Computer equipment and software | 186,982 | | 186,069 |
Motor vehicles | 102,033 | | 101,384 |
Leasehold improvements | 67,465 | | 160,220 |
Total | 501,194 | | 592,077 |
Accumulated depreciation | (487,601) | | (576,325) |
Property and equipment, net | 13,593 | | 15,752 |
Depreciation for each of the period ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 was US$2,233 and US$4,300 respectively.
10.
CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES
2005 and 2006 Debentures
On October 31, 2005, the Company issued 7% secured convertible debentures (the “2005 Debentures”) at par with a principal amount of US$6,000,000. The 2005 Debentures are due and payable in full in one year from the date of issuance and require quarterly payment of interest payable in cash or stock at the option of the Company. At any time from the date of issuance until the maturity date of the 2005 Debentures, the 2005 Debenture holders have the right to convert the full face amount of the 2005 Debentures to common stock of the Company at a price of equal to 75% of the average of the volume weighted average prices of the Company’s common stock for the five consecutive trading days immediately prior to the date of conversion. In no event will the conversion price be greater than US$1.80 per share.
In connection with the issuance of the 2005 Debentures, the Company issued short-term warrants (“Short Term Warrants”) and long-term warrants (“Long Term Warrants”) to the 2005 Debenture holders. For Short Term Warrants, the Company issued the right to the holders to purchase up to 3,921,569 shares of the Company’s common stock at a price of US$1.53 per share. Short Term Warrants are exercisable for a period equal to the earlier of 18 months from the date of a registration statement declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) or five years from their issuance. For Long Term Warrants, the Company issued the right to the holders to purchase up to 1,960,784 shares of the Company’s common stock at a price of US$3.06 per share. Long Term Warrants are exercisable for a period of five years following their issuance.
The Company accounted for the net proceeds from the issuance of the 2005 Debentures as three separate components; an embedded derivative component (conversion features), a detachable warrant component and a debt component. The Company determined the initial carrying value of the debt component by subtracting the fair value of the derivative components amounted to US$5,737,000 (US$3,792,000 for the fair value of conversion features of the 2005 Debentures and US$1,945,000 for the fair value of the detachable warrants issued in connection with the 2005 Debentures) from the net proceeds received from the issuance of the 2005 Debentures. This resulted in an initial carrying amount of the debt component of US$263,000 at October 31, 2005.
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10.
CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES (CONT’D)
2005 and 2006 Debentures (Cont’d)
On November 7, 2005, the Company issued a total of 2,309,269 shares of common stock to the 2005 Debenture holders following an exercise of their election to convert a total of US$1,601,561 in principal amount of the 2005 Debentures plus accrued interest of US$3,111 to common stock. The conversion price was US$0.694875 per share.
At October 31, 2006, the remaining principal amount of the 2005 Debentures was US$4,398,439. On that date, an Amendment and Waiver Agreement (the “Agreement”) has been signed between the Company and the 2005 Debenture holders to amend certain terms of the 2005 Debentures. Pursuant to the Agreement, the conversion price of the remaining outstanding 2005 Debentures has been fixed at US$1.80 per share, which is the maximum conversion price of the 2005 Debentures and the maturity date of the remaining outstanding 2005 Debentures has been extended for a period of six months, from October 31, 2006 to April 30, 2007.
According to the terms of the Agreement, the Company is required to issue a total of 613,815 shares of common stock to the 2005 Debenture holders for settlement of liquidated damages due under the original terms of the 2005 Debentures as a result of its failure to have the registration statement declared effective within 200 days from the closing date of the 2005 Debentures. The 2005 Debenture holders agreed to waive any other prior and future right to claim additional liquidated damages as a result of failure to have the registration statement declared effective, and agreed to waive the debenture interest during the six months extension period.
The Company has assessed the amended terms of the convertible debentures (the “2006 Debentures”) and determined that such substantial modification of terms should be accounted as an extinguishment of debts in accordance with EITF 96-19 “Debtor’s Accounting for a Modification or Exchange of Debt Instruments”. Accordingly, the Company has re-determined the fair value of the 2006 Debentures at October 31, 2006. The fair value of the debt component estimated by the income approach was US$4,245,000. The fair value of the conversion features estimated by the Black-Scholes model was US$2,353,000. Therefore, the total fair value of the convertible debentures as of October 31, 2006 was US$6,598,000. This resulted in an amount of US$2,199,561 in excess of the face value of the 2006 Debentures. Such exceed amount has been recorded to additional paid-in capital in accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 14 “Accounting for Co nvertible Debt and Debt Issued with Stock Purchase Warrants”.
During the period from November 1 to December 31, 2006, the Company issued a total of 843,594 shares of common stock to the 2006 Debenture holders following exercise of their election to convert a total of US$1,518,470 of principal amount of the 2006 Debentures to common stock.
During the period from January 1 to March 31, 2007, the Company issued a total of 204,904 shares of common stock to the 2006 Debenture holders following exercise of their election to convert a total of US$368,827 of principal amount of the 2006 Debentures to common stock.
As of March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, the carrying amount of the convertible debentures was US$2,511,141 and US$2,879,969 respectively. An amount of US$21,369 debenture discount was charged to interest expense for the period ended March 31, 2006.
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10.
CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES (CONT’D)
Embedded derivatives
Based on the terms of the 2005 Debentures, the convertible features had been classified as a liability and bifurcated from the convertible debentures in accordance with SFAS 133. On October 31, 2006, as described in previous paragraphs, the Company and the 2005 Debenture holders entered into an agreement to amend the terms of the 2005 Debentures and, as a result, formed the 2006 Debentures. This resulted in an extinguishment of the 2005 Debentures, and the fair value of the convertible features as of October 31, 2006 amounted to US$2,199,000 was credited to the loss on extinguishment of debts. The Company has re-assessed the conversion features of the 2006 Debentures and determined that it is not necessary to bifurcate them from the convertible debentures.
The fair value of conversion features of the 2005 Debentures as of October 31, 2006, December 31, 2005 and at the issue date of October 31, 2005 was determined by using the Black-Scholes model or Binomial model based on the following assumptions:
| October 31, 2006 | December 31, 2005 | October 31, 2005 |
Valuation model | Black-Scholes model | Binomial model | Binomial model |
Stock price | US$2.70 | US$1.81 | US$0.84 |
Stock volatility | 77% | 131% | 131% |
Risk-free interest rate | 5.13% | 4.31% | 4.31% |
Expected life or maturity | 6 months | 10 months | 12 months |
Expected dividend yield | -- | -- | -- |
Liquidity discount | -- | 30% | 30% |
Finance costs
Legal and professional fees incurred in connection to the issuance of the 2005 Debentures included the value of warrants issued to the financial advisor and related legal and professional fees were recorded in deferred finance costs and amortized over the period of the 2005 Debentures. Amortization of the deferred finance cost for the period ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 was nil and US$161,927, respectively.
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11.
NET INCOME PER SHARE
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted income per share:
| Three months ended March 31 | |
| 2007 | | 2006 | |
| | | (Restated) | |
| | | | |
Basic income per share | | | | |
Income for the period | US$4,522,933 | | US$1,450,114 | |
| | | | |
Weighted average common stock outstanding | 30,761,759 | | 27,383,807 | |
| | | | |
Net income per share | US$0.15 | | US$0.05 | |
| | | | |
Diluted income per share | | | | |
Income for the period | US$4,522,933 | | US$1,450,114 | |
Net interest impact of assumed conversion of convertible debentures | - | | (190,870) | |
Change in fair value of warrants | - | | 9,902 | |
| | | | |
Net income | US$4,522,933 | | US$1,269,146 | |
| | | | |
Weighted average common stock outstanding | 30,761,759 | | 27,383,807 | |
Effect of dilutive securities: | | | | |
Convertible debentures | 1,515,745 | | 2,780,479 | |
Warrants | 4,115,540 | | 73,193 | |
| | | | |
Weight average common stock outstanding | 36,393,043 | | 30,237,479 | |
| | | | |
Net income per share | US$0.12 | | US$0.04 | |
At March 31, 2006, 2,156,862 potential common shares relating to warrants at the exercise price of US$3.06 per share excluded from the computations of diluted income per share because the exercise price was higher than average market price.
12.
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Company is obligated under operating leases requiring minimum rentals as follows:
| | | US$ |
| | | |
Nine months ending December 31, 2007 | | | 239,493 |
Years ending December 31 | | | |
2008 | | | 146,844 |
2009 | | | 146,844 |
2010 | | | 24,474 |
Total minimum lease payments | | | 557,655 |
As at March 31, 2007, the Company has outstanding obligations under various subcontracting agreements with subcontractors in the amount of approximately US$7,709,265. The Company does not have any minimum purchase obligations with these subcontractors.
There are no other material commitments and contingencies.
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13.
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common stock
On January 26, 2007, the Company issued 104,042 shares to a warrant holder of the Company with an exercise price of US$1.08 following the cashless exercise of 127,500 warrants by the holder.
On February 21, 2007, the Company issued 5,096 shares to a warrant holder of the Company with an exercise price of US$1.53 following the cashless exercise of 7,000 warrants by the holder.
On February 23, 2007, the Company issued 204,904 shares to a warrant holder of the Company convertible debentures following exercise of its election to convert US$368,827 in principal amount of debentures to common stock.
On February 27, 2007, the Company issued 7,000 shares to a warrant holder of the Company with an exercise price of US$1.53 following the cashless exercise of 9,664 warrants by the holder.
Warrant
The following is a summary of outstanding warrants at December 31 2006 and March 31, 2007.
| Exercise price | Exercisable Period | Shares issuable at December 31, 2006 | | Warrant exercised during the period | | Shares issuable at March 31, 2007 |
| US$ | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Short Term Warrants issued on October 31, 2005 in connection with issuance of convertible debentures | 1.53 | The earlier of 18 months from the date of a registration statement declared effective by the SEC or five years from their issuance | 3,921,569 | | (16,664) | | 3,904,905 |
| | | | | | | |
Long Term Warrants issued on October 31, 2005 in connection with issuance of convertible debentures | 3.06 | Five years from their issuance | 1,960,784 | | - | | 1,960,784 |
| | | | | | | |
Warrants issued on October 31, 2005 in return for legal and professional services in relation to issuance of convertible debentures | 1.53 | The earlier of 18 months from the date of a registration statement declared effective by the SEC or five years from their issuance | 392,156 | | - | | 392,156 |
| | | | | | | |
Warrants issued on October 31, 2005 in return for legal and professional services in relation to issuance of convertible debentures | 3.06 | Five years from their issuance | 196,078 | | - | | 196,078 |
| | | | | | | |
Warrant issued on February 11, 2006 in return for provision of consultancy services | 1.08 | Five years from their issuance | 150,000 | | (127,500) | | 22,500 |
| | | | | | | |
| | | 6,620,587 | | (144,164) | | 6,476,423 |
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13.
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (CONT’D)
Warrant (Cont’d)
For the period ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, the Company recorded an expense of nil and $510,000 for the change in the fair value of warrants, respectively.
Prior to October 31, 2006, all warrants are classified as liability and recorded at fair value, marked-to-market at each reporting period end, and are carried on as a separate line of the accompanying balance sheet.
On October 31, 2006, the Company entered into an Amendment and Waiver Agreement with the holders of its outstanding secured convertible debentures. Under the terms of the Amendment and Waiver Agreement, the Company and the holders agreed to extend the due date of debentures for a period of six months from October 31, 2006 to April 30, 2007, to amend the outstanding debentures to provide for a fixed conversion price of $1.80 per share and to waive debentures interest during the extension period of the debentures.
Based on the amended terms of convertible debentures, the Company has reclassified the freestanding warrants from liability to equity based on the fair value at October 31, 2006 in accordance with EITF 00-19. Therefore, the fair value will remain unchanged subsequent to October 31, 2006.
The fair value of warrants as of October 31, 2006, December 31, 2005 and at various issue dates October 31, 2005 and February 11, 2006 was determined by using the Black-Scholes model based on the following assumptions:
| October 31, 2006 | February 11, 2006 | December 31, 2005 | October 31, 2005 |
Stock price | US$2.70 | US$2.40 | US$1.81 | US$0.84 |
Stock volatility | 77% | 131% | 131% | 131% |
Risk-free interest rate | 4.59%-4.85% | 4.45% | 4.36%-4.45% | 4.36%-4.45% |
Expected life or maturity | 18-52 months | 60 months | 18-58 months | 18-60 months |
Expected dividend yield | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Liquidity discount | -- | 30% | 30% | 30% |
14.
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent to the period ended March 31, 2007, all debenture holders have elected to convert all outstanding debentures into the Company’s common stock. As a result, the Company issued a total of 1,395,078 shares of common stock to the debenture holders in exchange for US$2,511,141 in principal amount of the debentures.
Besides, the Company received a total of 83,588 warrants with an exercise price of US$1.53 in association with the cashless exercise of warrants for 64,312 shares of our common stock.
A consulting agreement in relation to sourcing of a new e-Government contract from Xi’an city government was signed with a consultant on April 26, 2007. The Company agreed to issue 322,833 shares of common stock to the consultant of which 258,266 shares to be issued when the contract awarded and the rest will be issued upon project commencement. On May 4, 2007, the Company issued 258,266 shares of the Company’s common stock to the consultant.
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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 operations 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-Q 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.
Restatement of Financial Statements
As discussed in Note 2 to the condensed consolidated financial statements, during the three months ended March 31, 2006, due to the failure to have a registration statement to be declared effective by U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the closing date of the debenture transaction, the Company has made a provision for liquidated damages based on the original principal of $6,000,000 at 2% per month. The Company’s condensed consolidated statement of income and comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2006 has been restated to properly reflect the resulting impact for such provision for liquidated damages. The effect of the restatement will increase the general and administrative expenses by US$240,000 and reduce the net income by the same amount.
Overview
For the three months ended March 31, 2007, the Company continued to be profitable, generating substantial amount of cash from operations, and all projects have been progressed according to schedule.
Up to date of this report, the Company has been awarded one new e-Government contract during the period with contract sum of $42.4 Million from Xi’an City in Shaanxi province. This is the first major contract of the Company awarded outside Fujian province. The Company has also commenced the deployment of e-Government systems for Licheng and Shishi City during the period.
At present, there are 13 outstanding contracts on hand with a total sum of $257.3 Million, the Company will continue to work on all these projects and also expects to sign additional new contracts in the rest of 2007.
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The following is a summary of the projects on hand as of March 31, 2007 (in $Million):
Projects | Tentative Start Date | Target Completion Date | Contract Sum | Recognized in 2003 | Recognized in 2004 | Recognized in 2005 | Recognized in 2006 | Recognized in 2007Q1 | O/S Contract Sum |
Jinjiang (1st Phase) | Apr 03 | Jan 05 | 24.7 | 4.7 | 17.8 | 2.2 | -- | -- | -- |
Jinjiang (2nd Phase) | May 05 | Aug 06 | 9.9 | -- | -- | 7.9 | 2 | -- | -- |
Jinjiang (3rd Phase) | May 05 | Aug 06 | 12.5 | -- | -- | 6.7 | 5.9 | -- | -- |
Jinjiang (4th Phase) | Jan 06 | Oct 06 | 5.4 | -- | -- | -- | 5.4 | -- | -- |
Jinjiang System & Application Training | Feb 06 | Nov 06 | 1.7 | -- | -- | -- | 1.7 | -- | -- |
Jinjiang System Maint. | Feb 06 | Jan 09 | 3.8 | -- | -- | -- | 1.2 | 0.3 | 2.3 |
Dehua (1st Phase) | Apr 04 | Aug 06 | 15.6 | -- | 8.9 | 6.7 | -- | -- | -- |
Dehua (2nd Phase) | Jan 05 | Nov 05 | 11.8 | -- | -- | 11.8 | -- | -- | -- |
Dehua (3rd Phase) | Jan 06 | Jun 07 | 9.2 | -- | -- | -- | 7.1 | 1.9 | 0.2 |
Dehua (4th Phase) | Mar 06 | Dec 06 | 11.3 | -- | -- | -- | 11.4 | -- | -- |
Nan’an (1st Phase) | Aug 05 | Mar 07 | 13.1 | -- | -- | -- | 12.5 | 0.6 | -- |
Nan’an (2nd Phase) | Aug 06 | Jul 07 | 18.3 | -- | -- | -- | 7.7 | 4.7 | 5.9 |
Huian | Jan 06 | Jul 08 | 14.5 | -- | -- | -- | 9 | 3.1 | 2.4 |
Licheng | Nov 06 | Oct 09 | 31.2 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1.2 | 30 |
Shishi City | Oct 06 | Sep 09 | 37 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1.3 | 35.7 |
Yinzhou District Ningbo City (design & plan) | Apr 06 | Oct 06 | 0.3 | -- | -- | -- | 0.3 | -- | -- |
Jinjiang Unified Command System | Nov 05 | Mar 06 | 0.6 | -- | -- | -- | 0.6 | -- | -- |
Dehua Unified Command System | Mar 06 | Jul 06 | 0.6 | -- | -- | -- | 0.6 | -- | -- |
Cangshan District, Fuzhou | Jul 07 | Jun 09 | 12.7 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 12.7 |
Minqing County, Fuzhou | Oct 07 | Sep 10 | 22.3 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 22.3 |
Quangang District | Jul 07 | Aug 10 | 30.8 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 30.8 |
Pingtan County, Fuzhou | Oct 07 | Sep 10 | 22.4 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 22.4 |
Mawei District, Fuzhou | Oct 07 | Sep 10 | 21.7 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 21.7 |
Yongtai County, Fuzhou | Jul 07 | Jun 10 | 28.5 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 28.5 |
Xi’an City | Sep 07 | Mar 10 | 42.4 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 42.4 |
Total | | | 402.3 | 4.7 | 26.7 | 35.3 | 65.4 | 13.2 | 257.3 |
Remarks: Tentative start date and target completion date may vary from the original contract terms. Contract sum are net of PRC business tax and excluding hardware purchased on behalf of customers
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The Company believes that these on going projects will continue to generate sufficient revenue and cash flows for the future operations of the Company. At present, most e-Government contracts awarded are within Fujian province in China (except for Yinzhou District Ningbo City and Xi’an City contracts), the Company will continue to explore new e-Government business opportunities in other provinces of China so as to broaden the customer base.
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 as a percentage of revenue:
| 3 months ended March 31 |
| 2007 | 2006 (restated) |
| | |
Revenue | 100% | 100% |
Cost of Revenue | 43.06% | 48.47% |
| | |
Gross Profit | 56.94% | 51.53% |
Advertising and marketing expenses | 21.90% | 16.32% |
General and administrative expenses | 2.12% | 14.29% |
Change in fair value and amortization of stock based prepaid expenses | (6.63%) | 0.83% |
Interest expenses and finance costs | -- | 1.72% |
Change in fair value of derivatives | -- | 1.13% |
| | |
Income before income tax | 39.68% | 17.31% |
| | |
Income tax expenses | 5.52% | 7.71% |
| | |
Net Income | 34.16% | 9.60% |
Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 Compared with Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 (restated)
REVENUE. Revenue was $13,238,886 for the three months ended March 31, 2007 as compared to $15,108,179 for the three months ended March 31, 2006, representing a drop by 12.4%. The decrease in revenue is mainly because several projects were substantially completed last year, namely Jinjiang (3rd and 4th Phases), Dehua (4th Phase) and Nan’an (1st Phase). Although the Company commenced two new projects during the period, namely Licheng and Shishi, the contributions to revenue were limited during the start off period. 98% of the revenue for the period was derived from the deployment of e-Government projects, and the rest was income derived from provision of application training and system maintenance.
COST OF REVENUE. Cost of revenue was $5,700,784 for the three months ended March 31, 2007 as compared to $7,322,581 for the three months ended March 31, 2006. Such decrease in cost of revenue is associated with decreased revenue. As a percentage of revenue, cost of revenue was 43.06% for the three months ended March 31, 2007 as compared to 48.47% for the three months ended March 31, 2006. Gross profit was $7,538,102 for the three months ended March 31, 2007 as compared to $7,785,598 for the three months ended March 31, 2006. As a percentage of revenue, gross profit increased to 56.94% for the three months ended March 31, 2007 from 51.53% for the three months ended March 31, 2006. The increase in gross profit percentage was attributable to the reduced proportion of subcontracted work, by means of better utilization of the Company’s own work force to deliver the services, especially in the areas of installation of hardware and software, training and system maintenance.
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ADVERTISING AND MARKETING EXPENSES. Advertising and marketing expenses were $2,899,641 for the three months ended March 31, 2007 as compared to $2,464,900 for the three months ended March 31, 2006. As a percentage of revenue, advertising and marketing expenses was 21.90% for the three months ended March 31, 2007 as compared to 16.32% for the three months ended March 31, 2006. Such expenses included the amortized prepaid cash commission of $2,709,856 for sourcing of Cangshan District, Minqing County, Quangang District, Pingtan County, Mawei District and Yongtai County contracts, together with the service fees paid and payable to an investor relation firm which was engaged since May 2006. For the period in 2006, a fee of $2,464,423 was paid in terms of 1,179,150 shares of the Company’s common stock issued to China E-intern et Technologies Limited for sourcing of Licheng project.
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. General and administrative expenses were $280,205 for the three months ended March 31, 2007 as compared to $2,159,372 for the three months ended March 31, 2006. As a percentage of revenue, general and administrative expenses decreased dramatically from 14.29% for the three months ended March 31, 2006 to 2.12% for the three months ended March 31, 2007. The decrease in general and administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2007 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2006, is the net result of decreases and increase in the following expense categories:
Employees’ benefits compensated by issuance of common stock | $ (1,672,000) |
Liquidated damages | (240,000) |
Increase in legal and professional fees | 87,170 |
Others | (54,337) |
Total net decrease in general and administrative expenses | $ (1,879,167) |
Employees’ benefits compensated by issuance of common stock was $1,672,000 for the period ended March 31, 2006 and no such expenses were incurred for the period ended March 31, 2007. It represented the fair value of 800,000 shares of common stock of the Company issued on January 25, 2006 according to the Stock Compensation Program. The purpose of the program is to attract and retain key employees for the Company.
Under the agreement with the debenture holders, the Company is required to have a registration statement to be declared effective by U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the closing date of the debenture transaction. As a result of the failure to have its registration statement declared effective, the Company has to compensate the debenture holders and a provision for such liquidated damages has been made for the period ended March 31, 2006 with an amount of $240,000.
The increase in legal and professional fees was mainly due to the legal costs incurred for the litigation with First Montauk, and details please refer to Part II Other Information - ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings below.
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CHANGE IN FAIR VALUE AND AMORTIZATION OF STOCK BASED PREPAID EXPENSES. Change in fair value and amortization of stock based prepaid expenses was resulted in an income of $877,813 for the three months ended March 31, 2007 as compared to an expense of $125,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2006. Such stock based prepaid expenses represent the fair value of the Company’s common stock issued on February 18, 2004 in return for the consultancy works to be provided by certain consultants to the Company for the period from February 18, 2004 to February 17, 2009. During the period ended March 31, 2007, there was a fair value adjustment of $2,037,500 downward as the share price of the Company’s common stock decreased from $6.33 as of December 31, 2006 to $4.70 as of March 31, 2007. Such a decrease in fair value has res ulted in written back in the change in fair value and amortization of stock based prepaid expenses.
INTEREST EXPENSES AND FINANCE COSTS. No such expenses were incurred for the three months ended March 31, 2007 as compared to $260,269 for the three months ended March 31, 2006. Such expenses represented an amortization of debenture discount of $21,369, an amortization of deferred financing costs of $161,927 with regard to the issuance of debentures, and the debenture interest of $76,973 charged for the three months ended March 31, 2006. All these expenses were related to the $6,000,000 7% convertible debentures that were issued in October 2005.
CHANGE IN FAIR VALUE OF DERIVATIVES. Change in fair value of derivatives was an expenses of $170,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2006. Based on the original terms of convertible debenture, all embedded derivatives and freestanding warrants were recorded at fair value, marked-to-market at each reporting period. On October 31, 2006, the Company revised the terms with the debenture holders by fixing the conversion price at $1.80 and extended the debenture for another six months. With the amended terms of convertible debenture, the Company has reclassified the freestanding warrants as equity based on the fair value as of October 31, 2006. And the conversion feature is no longer necessary to bifurcate from the convertible debentures. Therefore, no such income nor expense was incurred for the three months ended March 31, 2007. &nb sp;
For the three months ended March 31, 2006 the change in fair value of warrants was an expenses of $510,000 and the change in fair value of embedded conversion features was an income of $340,000.
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX AND INCOME TAX EXPENSES. Income before income tax was $5,253,848 for the three months ended March 31, 2007 compared to $2,615,277 for the three months ended March 31, 2006, representing an increase by 101%. As a percentage of revenue, income before income tax increased from 17.31% for the three months ended March 31, 2006 to 39.68% for the three months ended March 31, 2007. The fall in revenue was partially offset by the increase in gross profit percentage. The significant decrease in general and administrative expenses together with the elimination of change in fair value of derivatives and interest expenses and finance costs contributed the substantial increase in income before tax.
Income tax expenses were $730,915 for the three months ended March 31, 2007 compared to $1,165,163 for the three months ended March 31, 2006. This decrease was due to the reduction in taxable profit of Expert Network (Shenzhen) Limited, especially the prepaid cash commission for sourcing of new contracts was tax deductible and has reduced the effective tax rate significantly.
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NET INCOME. Net income was $4,522,933 for the three months ended March 31, 2007 as compared to $1,450,114 for the three months ended March 31, 2006, representing an increase by 212%. As a percentage of revenue, net income was 34.16% for the three months ended March 31, 2007 as compared to 9.60% for the three months ended March 31, 2006.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of March 31, 2007, the Company had $21,204,422 of cash and cash equivalents on hand as compared to $10,073,823 as of December 31, 2006, representing an increase of $11,130,599 during the three months period. As of March 31, 2006, the Company had $7,174,569 of cash and cash equivalents on hand. The substantial increase in cash and cash equivalents was attributable to the net cash generated from existing projects.
The net cash provided by operating activities amounted to $10,697,992 for the three months period, with net income of $4,522,933 together with a decrease in prepaid contract costs of $4,027,344 and decrease in prepaid consultancy fees of $2,649,588. Except for the two newly commenced projects namely Licheng and Shishi, all other projects were generating cash for the Company during the period as a result of the customers began to make settlement for the various projects which were substantially completed and billed at the end of the year 2006. In addition, the Company made substantial prepayment for subcontracting costs to subcontractors for system development during the start-up stage of new projects at the end of the year 2006, which have reduced the cash outflow during period ended March 31, 2007 when the sub-contracting costs was recognized and setoff against such prepayments. The prepaid consultancy fees amortization during the period also contributed to the cash generated from operating activities, as all consultancy fees in relation to various new projects in Fuzhou region had been fully prepaid at the end of year 2006.
The net cash used in investing activities was $128 for the three months period, as compared to net cash provided by investing activities of $3,716,514 during the same period in 2006. The latter mainly represented the refund of deposit for acquisition of Shenzhen Zhong Zhuo Technology Development Company Limited (“ZZTD”), a subcontractor of the Company for $3,717,380. The Company had mutually agreed with ZZTD not to proceed with the acquisition and the full deposit amount was refunded to the Company on March 3, 2006.
The net cash provided by financing activities amounted to $337,045 for the three months period. It mainly represented the cash advances from a former officer of $474,189 offset by repayments to the same of $137,144 during the period.
The Company anticipates that the existing cash and cash equivalents on hand, together with the net cash flows generated from the existing projects will be sufficient to meet the working capital requirements for the on-going projects and to sustain the business operations for the remainder of 2007. Regarding the convertible debentures with original maturity on October 31, 2006, according to the amendment and waiver agreement with the debenture holders dated October 31, 2006, the maturity date was extended to April 30, 2007. Subsequent to the period ended March 31, 2007 and up to date of this report, all outstanding debentures have been converted into the Company’s common stock by the debenture holders. In the event that the Company signs up and commences new contracts, additional financing may be required but there is no assurance tha t the Company will be able to obtain such additional financing, or on acceptable terms to it.
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Contractual and Other Obligations
The following table sets forth the Company’s contractual obligations under operating leases and purchase obligations under subcontracting agreements with subcontractors as of March 31, 2007:
| Payments due by Period |
| Total | Less than 1 Year | 1-3 Years | 3-5 Years | More than 5 Years |
Operating Lease Obligations | $ 557,655 | $ 276,204 | $ 281,451 | -- | -- |
Purchase Obligations | 7,709,265 | 7,709,265 | -- | -- | -- |
Convertible debentures | 2,511,141 | 2,511,141 | -- | -- | -- |
Total | 10,778,061 | 10,496,610 | 281,451 | -- | -- |
Operating lease obligations consist of operating lease agreements for the Company’s office in Hong Kong, the two offices in China, and for the rental of a motor vehicle in China. The leases have remaining terms ranging from nine months to three years.
Purchase obligations consist of outstanding obligations under various subcontracting agreements with subcontractors. The Company does not have any minimum purchase obligations with these subcontractors.
As mentioned in Liquidity and Capital Resources above, all outstanding debentures have been converted into the Company’s common stock by the debenture holders subsequent to the period ended March 31, 2007.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of March 31, 2007 the Company does not have any outstanding off-balance sheet arrangements, interest rate swap transactions or foreign currency forward contracts.
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-Q. The financial statements and the rela ted notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the following discussion of our critical accounting policies. Our critical accounting policies are:
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Revenue recognition
The Company enters into long-term fixed-price contracts to provide system integration services, namely to design and develop customer specific information technology systems. Revenue, net of sales taxes, is recognized under the percentage-of-completion method in accordance with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Statement of Position 81-1 “Accounting for Performance of Construction-Type and Certain Production-Type Contracts”.
Under the percentage-of-completion method, management estimates the percentage-of -completion based upon costs incurred as a percentage of the total estimated costs to the customer. When total cost estimates exceed revenues, we accrue for the estimated losses immediately. The use of the percentage-of-completion method requires significant judgment relative to estimating total contract revenues and costs, including assumptions relative to the length of time to complete the project, the nature and complexity of the work to be performed, and anticipated changes in estimated costs. Estimates of total contract revenues and costs are continuously monitored during the term of the contract, and recorded revenues and costs are subject to revision as the contract progresses. When revisions in estimated contract revenues and costs are determined, such a djustments are recorded in the period in which they are first identified. For instances where the work performed on fixed price contracts is of relatively short duration, revenue is recognized when the work is completed.
There is a one-year warranty period provision in the contract by which the Company has to provide one-year free of charge maintenance to the customers after the completion of the contract. 5% of total contract sum is therefore withheld and will be settled by the customer upon the expiry of the warranty period. The Company recognizes this associated portion of retention money as revenue upon completion of the projects as the Company considers the provision of maintenance costs under the warranty period can be reliably estimated. Based on the past history of the maintenance costs incurred, the Company estimated the maintenance costs provision is insignificant.
Revenues, net of sales taxes, for consultancy services, agency services, maintenances services and other services are recognized as work is performed and amounts are earned in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) No. 101 “Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements” as amended by SAB No. 104 “Revenue Recognition”. We consider amounts to be earned once evidence of an arrangement has been obtained, services are delivered, fees are fixed or determinable, and collectibility is reasonably assured. For contracts with fees based on time-and-materials or cost-plus, we recognize revenue over the period of performance.
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.
Valuation of Derivatives
The Company accounts for non-hedging contracts that are indexed to, and potentially settled in, its own common stock in accordance with the provisions of Emerging Issues Task Force 00-19, “Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed to, and Potentially Settled in, a Company’s Own Stock” (“EITF 00-19”). These non-hedging contracts accounted for in accordance with EITF 00-19 include freestanding warrants to purchase the Company’s common stock as well as embedded conversion features that have been bifurcated from the host contract in accordance with the requirements of SFAS 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“SFAS 133”). Under certain circumstances that could require the Company to settle these equity items in cash or stock, and without regard to probabilit y, EITF 00-19 could require the classification of all or part of the item as a liability and the adjustment of that reclassified amount to fair value at each reporting period, with such adjustments reflected in the line item of change in valuation of derivative as other income/(expenses) on the statements of income.
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On October 31, 2005, the Company issued 7% secured convertible debentures in a face amount of US $6,000,000 which are due and payable in full in one year from their issuance. As no floor price was set for the conversion price of such convertible debentures which vary with the fair value of the Company’s common stock, the Company could not be sure it had adequate authorized shares for the future conversion of convertible debentures. Therefore, all embedded derivatives and freestanding warrants were recorded at fair value, marked-to-market at each reporting period, and are carried on a separate line of the accompanying balance sheet.
On October 31, 2006, the Company entered into an Amendment and Waiver Agreement with the holders of its outstanding secured convertible debentures. Under the terms of the Amendment and Waiver Agreement, the Company and the holders agreed to (i) extend the due date of debentures for a period of six months from October 31, 2006 to April 30, 2007; (ii) amend the outstanding debentures to provide for a fixed conversion price of $1.80 per share; (iii) waive any other currently existing potential defaults relating to the Company’s failure to have its registration statement declared effective within 200 days of the closing date under the Securities Purchase Agreement, and (iv) waive the debenture interest during the extension period of the debentures.
Based on the amended terms of convertible debentures, the Company has reclassified the freestanding warrants as equity based on the fair value as of October 31, 2006 in accordance with EITF 00-19.
The classification of derivatives, including whether such instruments should be recorded as liability or as equity, is assessed at the end of each reporting period.
Impairment on Tangible Assets
We review our long-lived assets 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 would be based on the fair value of the asset.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 157, Fair Value Measurements. SFAS No. 157 establishes a common definition for fair value to be applied to US GAAP guidance requiring use of fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure about such fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The Company is currently assessing the impact of SFAS No. 157 on its consolidated financial position and results of operations.
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In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159 “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities—Including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115” (“SFAS No. 159”), which permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. The fair value option established by this Statement permits all entities to choose to measure eligible items at fair value at specified election dates. A business entity shall report unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected in earnings at each subsequent reporting date. Adoption is required for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. Early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of a fiscal year that begins on or before November 15, 2007, provided the entity also elects to apply the provision s of SFAS Statement No. 157. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of SFAS No. 159 on its consolidated financial statements and is currently not yet in a position to determine such effects.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Foreign exchange risk
The Company’s operating subsidiary is located in China. The subsidiary purchases all products and renders services in China, and receives payment from customers in China using Chinese Renminbi (“RMB”) as the functional currency. Since July 2005, the RMB is no longer pegged solely to the US dollar. Instead, it is reported to be pegged against a basket of currencies, determined by the People’s Bank of China, against which it can rise or fall by as much as 0.3% each day. Since then the RMB has appreciated in value from RMB8.2765 to one US dollar to RMB7.7342 to one US dollar at March 31, 2007. As a result of the appreciation of RMB as compared to US dollar, for the three months ended March 31, 2007 we recognized a foreign currency translation gain of $597,358 that was reported as other comprehensive income. For the three months ended March 31, 2006 we recognized a foreign currency translation gain of $214,685 that was reported as other comprehensive income. The Company has not entered into any hedging transactions in an effort to reduce its exposure to foreign exchange risk.
Any devaluation of the RMB against the US dollar will consequently have an adverse effect on our financial performance and asset values when measured in terms of US dollar. In addition, the Company may have US dollar denominated borrowings such as the convertible debentures, therefore a devaluation of the RMB will increase the financial burden on the repayment of debts in future. As of March 31, 2007, the amount of convertible debentures outstanding was US$2,511,141. A devaluation of the RMB by 1% will require an additional sum of RMB194,217 (equivalent to US$25,111) to payoff the debts.
Interest rate risk
At present, the Company’s only borrowing is the convertible debentures with a fixed interest rate of 7% per annum and originally due on October 31, 2006. On October 31, 2006, the Company entered into an Amendment and Waiver Agreement with the holders of its outstanding convertible debentures. Under the terms of the Amendment and Waiver Agreement, the Company and the holders agreed to extend the due date of debentures for a period of six months from October 31, 2006 to April 30, 2007, and no interest will be due and payable during such extension period of the debentures. The Company believes the exposure to interest rate risk and other relevant market risks is not material.
Inflation
Inflation has not had a material impact on the Company’s business and we do not expect inflation to have an impact on our business in the near future.
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ITEM 4.
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, after evaluating the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of March 31, 2007, have concluded that, as of March 31, 2007 (the “Evaluation Date”), the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure the timely collection, evaluation, and disclosure of information relating to the Company that would potentially be subject to disclosure under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated under that Act. There were no changes in the Company’s internal controls during the period or in other factors that could materially affect the internal controls subsequent to the E valuation Date.
A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control systems are met. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues, if any, within a company have been detected. Such limitations include the fact that human judgment in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns in internal control can occur because of human failures, such as simple errors or mistakes or intentional circumvention of the established process.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
On September 15, 2006, the Company was served with a Summons and Complaint in a legal action case no. 06CV6851 (SAS) (the “Action”) filed by First Montauk Securities Corp in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. First Montauk seeks damages in the amount of $600,000 plus interest, costs and attorneys fees as a result of an alleged breach by the Company of a Fee Agreement dated September 8, 2004 (the ‘Agreement”). The Company believes the complaint is without merit and will defend the case accordingly.
On October 26, 2006, the Company filed and served on First Montauk Securities Corp an Answer and Counterclaim in the Action seeking damages in an amount to be determined at trial plus interest, costs and attorney fees as a result of First Montauk‘s breach of the Agreement which First Montauk failed to carry out its obligation under the Agreement.
In December 2006, both the Company and First Montauk filed and served the First Set of Interrogatories and First Set of Document Request on the other party. Both parties filed and served their Responses and Objections to the First Set of Interrogatories and First Set of Document Request on January 17, 2007.
On March 12, 2007, a mediation was held and participated by both parties but no agreement to settle the Action has been reached.
On March 21, 2007, the parties have reached an agreement for full and final settlement of the Action. The agreed settlement amount has been properly recorded in 2006.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
There is no change from risk factors as previously disclosed in the Company’s Form 10-K Item 1A for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006.
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.
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ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
The following exhibits are hereby filed:
* = filed herewith
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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. |
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/s/ | Zhu Xiaoxin | |
By: | Zhu Xiaoxin |
Chief Executive Officer, President and Director |
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Date: | May 14, 2007 |
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/s/ | Huang Tao | |
By: | Huang Tao |
Chairman and Director |
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Date: | May 14, 2007 |
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/s/ | Fu Wan Chung, Simon | |
By: | Fu Wan Chung, Simon |
Chief Financial Officer and Director |
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Date: | May 14, 2007 |