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 September 30, 2009 |
[ ] | TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from _____ to _____
Commission File No. 0-24185
CHINA AOXING PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Florida | 65-0636168 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of | (I.R.S. Employer I.D. No.) |
incorporation or organization) | |
15 Exchange Place, Suite 500, Jersey City, NJ 08302
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
Issuer's Telephone Number: (646) 367-1747
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Sections 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes X No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files.) Yes No ___
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check One)
Large accelerated filer Accelerated filer Non-accelerated filer Small reporting company X
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes No X
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS: Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the Registrant's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:
November 20, 2009
Common Stock: 91,669,562
CHINA AOXING PHARMACEUTICAL CO., INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | |
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| | September 30, | | | June 30, | |
| | 2009 | | | 2009 | |
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ASSETS | |
CURRENT ASSETS: | | | | | | |
Cash | | $ | 6,417,281 | | | $ | 1,271,922 | |
Accounts receivable | | | 1,296,787 | | | | 1,064,381 | |
Inventory | | | 872,483 | | | | 712,521 | |
Deposits with suppliers | | | 289,339 | | | | 261,780 | |
Deferred tax assets | | | 4,140,298 | | | | 3,331,045 | |
Prepaid exenses and sundry current assets | | | 408,121 | | | | 302,449 | |
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS | | | 13,424,309 | | | | 6,944,098 | |
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LONG - TERM ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Property and equipment, net of accummulated depreciation | | | 24,578,597 | | | | 29,324,362 | |
Other intengible assets | | | 1,521,608 | | | | 1,549,497 | |
Goodwill | | | 18,943,519 | | | | 18,926,527 | |
TOTAL LONG-TERM ASSETS | | | 45,043,724 | | | | 49,800,386 | |
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TOTAL ASSETS | | $ | 58,468,033 | | | $ | 56,744,484 | |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | |
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CURRENT LIABILITIES: | | | | | | | | |
Short-Term borrowings | | $ | 292,500 | | | $ | 292,193 | |
Accounts payable | | | 2,814,029 | | | | 2,816,711 | |
Deposit payable | | | - | | | | 3,871,552 | |
Current portion of long term debt - other | | | 46,800 | | | | 144,635 | |
Current portion of long term debt - stockholders | | | 111,202 | | | | 4,494,629 | |
Loan payable - Bank | | | 6,100,846 | | | | 6,094,428 | |
Accrued expenses and taxes payable and other sundry current liabilities | | | 2,632,868 | | | | 2,403,185 | |
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES | | | 11,998,245 | | | | 20,117,333 | |
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LONG-TERM DEBT-- STOCKHOLDERS | | | 4,108,523 | | | | 4,104,201 | |
-- OTHER | | | 3,382,520 | | | | 3,491,113 | |
CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES | | | 1,068,513 | | | | 1,023,733 | |
WARRANT AND DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES | | | 5,511,061 | | | | 3,368,901 | |
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Common stock, par value $0.001, | | | | | | | | |
100,000,000 shares authorized, | | | | | | | | |
91,669,562 and 82,827,999 shares issued and outstanding | | | | | | | | |
at September 30,2009 and June 30, 2009, respectively | | | 91,670 | | | | 82,828 | |
Preferred stock, par value $0.001 | | | | | | | | |
300,000 shares authorized | | | | | | | | |
277,018 shares issued and outstanding | | | | | | | | |
at September 30,2009 and June 30, 2009, respectively | | | 277 | | | | 277 | |
Additional paid in capital | | | 49,128,541 | | | | 39,104,309 | |
Accumulated deficit | | | (17,303,837 | ) | | | (15,065,203 | ) |
Other compensive income | | | 498,695 | | | | 461,017 | |
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | | | 32,415,346 | | | | 24,583,228 | |
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NONCONTROLLING INTEREST IN SUBSIDIARIES | | | (16,175 | ) | | | 55,975 | |
TOTAL EQUITY | | | 32,399,171 | | | | 24,639,203 | |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | | $ | 58,468,033 | | | $ | 56,744,484 | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements
CHINA AOXING PHARMACEUTICAL CO., INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) | |
(Unaudited) | |
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| | For the three months ended | |
| | September 30, | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
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SALES | | $ | 1,446,663 | | | $ | 3,598,065 | |
COST OF SALES | | | 450,143 | | | | 1,937,345 | |
GROSS PROFIT | | | 996,520 | | | | 1,660,720 | |
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COSTS AND EXPENSES: | | | | | | | | |
Research and development expenses | | | 113,303 | | | | 266,329 | |
General and administrative expenses | | | 877,484 | | | | 1,192,892 | |
Selling expenses | | | 260,894 | | | | 631,018 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 109,217 | | | | 144,458 | |
TOTAL COSTS AND EXPENSES | | | 1,360,898 | | | | 2,234,697 | |
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LOSS FROM OPERATIONS | | | (364,378 | ) | | | (573,977 | ) |
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OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE): | | | | | | | | |
Interest expense | | | (592,084 | ) | | | (475,494 | ) |
Change in fair value of warrant and derivative liabilities | | | (2,142,159 | ) | | | 147,727 | |
Gain on foreign currency transactions | | | - | | | | 203,037 | |
Loss on disposal of assets | | | (21,416 | ) | | | - | |
Forgiveness of debt | | | - | | | | 1,459,751 | |
TOTAL OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) | | | (2,755,659 | ) | | | 1,335,021 | |
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INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES | | | (3,120,037 | ) | | | 761,044 | |
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Income taxes (credit) | | | (809,253 | ) | | | 79,693 | |
NET INCOME ( LOSS) | | | (2,310,784 | ) | | | 681,351 | |
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Minority interest in income (losses) of subsidiary | | | (16,175 | ) | | | 55,232 | |
INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE COMPANY | | | (2,294,609 | ) | | | 626,119 | |
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OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ( LOSS) : | | | | | | | | |
Foreign currency translation adjustment | | | 37,678 | | | | 26,349 | |
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COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) | | $ | (2,273,106 | ) | | | 652,468 | |
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BASIC AND DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSSES) PER COMMON SHARE | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 0.008 | |
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING | | | 87,411,323 | | | | 81,205,779 | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements
CHINA AOXING PHARMACEUTICAL CO., INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | |
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| | For the three months ended | |
| | September 30, | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | |
Net income (loss) | | $ | (2,294,609 | ) | | $ | 626,119 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 284,634 | | | | 311,599 | |
Deferred tax assets | | | (809,253 | ) | | | - | |
Loss on disposal of assets | | | 21,416 | | | | | |
Forgiveness of debt | | | - | | | | (1,459,751 | ) |
Non-cash interest expense related to debentures and warrants | | | 44,780 | | | | 81,030 | |
Stocks issued for services | | | 202,227 | | | | | |
Change in fair value of warrants and derivative liability | | | 2,142,159 | | | | (147,727 | ) |
Minority interest | | | (16,175 | ) | | | 55,232 | |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Accounts receivable | | | (241,022 | ) | | | (267,123 | ) |
Inventories | | | (159,213 | ) | | | 170,019 | |
Prepaid expenses and sundry current assets | | | (18,417 | ) | | | (107,574 | ) |
Accounts payable | | | 115,423 | | | | 56,269 | |
Accrued expenses, taxes and sundry current liabilities | | | 485,074 | | | | 61,415 | |
NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES | | | (242,976 | ) | | | (620,492 | ) |
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | |
Acquisition of property and equipment | | | (293,018 | ) | | | (55,975 | ) |
Proceeds from sale of assets | | | 950,626 | | | | | |
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES | | | 657,608 | | | | (55,975 | ) |
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | |
Other borrowings | | | (210,257 | ) | | | (1,458,417 | ) |
Loans from stockholders | | | (1,121 | ) | | | 1,759,460 | |
Sale of common stock | | | 5,000,000 | | | | - | |
NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | | 4,788,622 | | | | 301,043 | |
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EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE ON CASH | | | (57,895 | ) | | | 109,486 | |
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INCREASE IN CASH | | | 5,145,359 | | | | 265,938 | |
CASH – BEGINNING OF PERIOD | | | 1,271,922 | | | | 1,565,213 | |
CASH – END OF PERIOD | | $ | 6,417,281 | | | | 1,299,275 | |
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Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: | | | | | | | | |
Non-cash financing activities: | | | | | | | | |
Conversion of 33MM RMB AOB loan and accrued interest into common stock | | | 4,830,847 | | | | - | |
Conversion of convertible debentures into common stock | | | - | | | | 290,000 | |
Common stock issued as payment for accrued interest | | | - | | | | 25,570 | |
See Notes to the Financial Statements
CHINA AOXING PHARMACEUTICAL CO., INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2009
1 BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 8 of Regulation S-X relating to smaller reporting companies. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three month period ended September 30, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending June 30, 2009.
The balance sheet at June 30, 2009 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements.
Certain amounts included in the 2008 financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the September 30, 2009 financial statement presentation.
For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2009 filed on October 14, 2009.
2 BUSINESS DESCRIPTION
China Aoxing Pharmaceutical Co., Inc. (“the Company” or ‘China Aoxing”) is a specialty pharmaceutical company specializing in research, development, manufacturing and distribution of a variety of narcotics and pain-management products. As of June 30, 2009, the Company had one operating subsidiary: Hebei Aoxing Pharmaceutical Co., Inc. (“Hebei”), which is organized under the laws of the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”). During the year ended June 30, 2009, Hebei integrated into itself the business operations of Shijazhuang Lerentang Pharmaceutical Company, Ltd. (“LRT”), which had been an operating subsidiary acquired by Hebei in May 2008.
Since 2002, Hebei has been engaged in developing narcotics and pain management products, building its facilities and obtaining the requisite licenses from the Chinese Government. Headquartered in Shijiazhuang City, the pharmaceutical capital of China, outside of Beijing, Hebei now has China's largest and the most advanced manufacturing facility for highly regulated narcotic medicines, addressing a very under-served and fast-growing market in China. Its facility is one of the few GMP facilities licensed for manufacturing narcotics medicines. The Company is working closely with the Chinese government and SFDA to assure the strictly regulated availability to medical professionals throughout China of its narcotic drugs and pain medicines.
3 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Use of estimates in the preparation of financial statements
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of net revenue and expenses during each reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Impairment of long lived assets
Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment when circumstances indicate the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. For assets that are to be held and used, impairment is recognized when the estimated undiscounted cash flows associated with the asset or group of assets is less than their carrying value. If impairment exists, an adjustment is made to write the asset down to its fair value, and a loss is recorded as the difference between the carrying value and fair value. Fair values are determined based on quoted market values, discounted cash flows or internal and external appraisals, as applicable. Assets to be disposed of are carried at the lower of carrying value or estimated net realizable value.
New Accounting Pronouncements
In May 2009, FASB issued new guidance establishing general standards of accounting for disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued, or subsequent events. An entity should apply the requirements to interim or annual financial periods ending after June 15, 2009. Adoption of this standard does not have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations or financial position.
In June 2009, FASB established Accounting Standards Codification TM (“ASC”) as the single source of authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with the GAAP. The Codification will supersede all then-existing non-SEC accounting and reporting standards. All other non-grandfathered non-SEC accounting literature not included in the Codification will become non-authoritative. The Codification is effective for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. We adopted the new guidance for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, which changed the way we reference accounting standards in our disclosures. Adoption of the Codification is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations or financial position.
In August 2009, the FASB updated the accounting standards to provide additional guidance on estimating the fair value of a liability in a hypothetical transaction where the liability is transferred to a market participant. The standard is effective for the first reporting period, including interim periods, beginning after issuance. The Company does not expect the adoption to have a material effect on its consolidated results of operations and financial condition
Note payable – bank bears interest at 5.58%, is due December 31, 2008, is collateralized by a first security interest in substantially all assets of the Company and guaranteed by a vendor of the Company.
According to this agreement, the loan matures as follows:
December 31, 2008 | | $ | 2,925,003 | |
June 30, 2009 | | | 1,462,501 | |
December 31, 2009 | | | 1,713,342 | |
| | $ | 6,100,846 | |
Bank loans were restructured in October 2009. (see note 7)
5 STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
On August 6, 2009, the Company closed a private placement with a total of fifteen institutional and other accredited investors of 5,263,158 of shares of the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of $0.95 per share, for gross proceeds of $5 million.
On August 27, 2009, the Company issued 3,578,405 shares of common stock by exercising its option to pay the AOB note and accrued interest in the total amount of 33 million RMB, or $4,830,847. As of September 30, 2009, AOB owns 33,578,405 shares, or 37% of the Company’s common stock.
6 VULNERABILITY DUE TO OPERATIONS IN PRC
The Company’s operations may be adversely affected by significant political, economic and social uncertainties in the PRC. Although the PRC government has been pursuing economic reform policies for more than twenty years, no assurance can be given that the PRC government will continue to pursue such policies or that such policies may not be significantly altered, especially in the event of a change in leadership, social or political disruption or unforeseen circumstances affecting the PRCs political, economic and social conditions. There is also no guarantee that the PRC government’s pursuit of economic reforms will be consistent or effective.
Substantially all of the Company’s businesses are transacted in RMB, which is not freely convertible. The Peoples Bank of China or other banks are authorized to buy and sell foreign currencies at the exchange rates quoted by the Peoples Bank of China. Approval of foreign currency payments by the Peoples Bank of China or other institutions requires submitting a payment application form together with suppliers’ invoices, shipping documents and signed contracts.
Since the Company has its primary operations in the PRC, the majority of its revenues will be settled in RMB, not U.S. Dollars. Due to certain restrictions on currency exchanges that exist in the PRC, the Company’s ability to use revenue generated in RMB to pay any dividend payments to its shareholders outside of China may be limited.
The Company’s business depends on maintaining licenses of its current products from the China State Food and Drug Administration. Obtaining licenses for additional products can be expensive and is usually time consuming. Failure to obtain the necessary licenses when needed can cause the Company’s business plan to be delayed. If the delays prevent the Company from generating positive cash flow or introducing a significant number of products, there will be a material adverse effect on the Company.
In September 2006, PRC changed the laws regarding transfer of equity in PRC companies in exchange for equity in non-PRC companies. Approvals and registrations for such transfers are required and penalties may be imposed if the requirements are not met.
Concentration of Credit Risk
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to significant concentration of credit risk are primarily cash and cash equivalents.
Other Risks
The core business of the Company is the manufacture and sale of narcotic drugs, which is highly regulated by the PRC government. The Company depends on obtaining licenses of its products from the China State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA). Obtaining these licenses can be expensive and is usually time consuming. Failure to obtain the necessary licenses when needed can cause the Company’s business plan to be delayed. If the delays prevent the Company from generating positive cash flow or introducing a significant number of products, there will be a material adverse effect on the Company.
7 SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Restructuring of Bank of China loans
In October 2009, the Company reached a restructuring agreement with Eastern Asset Management Company “(“EAMC”), a nationwide investment company based in China which acquired the ownership of the loan from Bank of China. Prior to the restructuring, the outstanding balance of the debt was 54,092,916 RMB including 41,715,142 RMB of principal and 12,377,774 RMB of accrued interest. Under the restructuring agreement, the Company received the forgiveness from EAMC in the amount of 24,892,316 RMB (approximately $3,640,505), including 12,514,542 of principal and 12,377,774 RMB of accrued interest. The total outstanding balance of the debt was reduced to 29,200,600 RMB (approximately $4,270,592) as of October 1, 2009. The Company paid off this debt in October 2009 after it refinanced with a 36-month bridge loan.
In order to restructure the Bank of China loans, on October 1, 2009, the Company obtained a bridge loan in the principal amount of 32 million RMB (approximately $4.68 million) from a group of seven individuals. The maturity date of the loan is September 30, 2012. The loan bears interest at 12% for the six month period ended March 31, 2010, then the interest rate is reduced to 9.6% per annum until the maturity date of September 30, 2012. The Company has the option to pay part or the entirety of the loan prior to the maturity date without penalty. The loan is collateralized with two buildings by Hebei Aoxing’s facility.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
PRELIMINARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This quarterly report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These include statements about our expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies for the future, which we indicate by words or phrases such as “anticipate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “will,” “we believe,” “China Aoxing believes,” “management believes” and similar language. The forward-looking statements are based on the current expectations of China Aoxing and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including those set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009 under Item 1A: “Risk Factors.” Actual results may differ materially from results anticipated in these forward-looking statements. We base the forward-looking statements on information currently available to us, and we assume no obligation to update them.
Outline of Our Business
We are a specialized pharmaceutical company focusing on research, development, manufacturing and marketing of a broad range of narcotics and pain management pharmaceutical products. Our product line is comprised of prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceutical products. Our pharmaceutical products have been approved by the Chinese State Food and Drug Administration, or SFDA, based on demonstrated safety and efficacy. We sell our products primarily to hospitals, clinics, pharmacies and retail in most of the provinces of China, including rural areas and major cities.
Pharmaceutical Industry in China: According to a recent ISI Emerging Markets Report, the pharmaceutical industry in China was approximately $27.7 billion in 2005 and China is forecast to become the world’s fifth largest pharmaceutical market by 2010. This growth is being driven by several factors, including improving standards of living,an increase in disposable income fueled by the growing economy, the aging population, the increasing participation in the State Basic Medical Insurance System, as well as the increase in government spending on public health care. The Chinese government pledged $4 billion for healthcare spending in 2007, an 81% increase from the $2.2 billion in 2006.
In August, 2009, the Ministry of Health (MoH) of China released an Essential Drug List of 300 drugs to be sold at controlled prices as part of its US$124 billion health care reform. The EDL includes both Western and Chinese medicines, targeting common antibiotics, pain relievers, high blood pressure, and etc. Thirty one products of our company are listed on the EDL. The Company, therefore, expects sales to MoH-related agencies to represent a significant source of revenue growth in future periods. The Company is working closely and negotiating with related government agencies on the product supply and purchase in the next several years.
Narcotics Industry in China: Currently, the pharmaceutical market in China is highly fragmented. We believe there are over 3,000 small enterprises currently engaged in the development, manufacture and sale of pharmaceutical products, and we expect significant consolidation of pharmaceutical business, products and technologies in China in near future. However, based on recent statistics provided by the China SFDA, there are only 13 pharmaceutical companies designated by the China SFDA as the narcotic drug producers in China.
Each of our pharmaceutical products has certain medicinal functions and has demonstrated safety and efficacy in accordance with the China SFDA requirements for the treatment of at least one or more therapeutic indications. Our products are produced in various formulations, such as injection, tablets, capsules, oral solution and powders. Our manufacturing facility in China is GMP certified, fully integrated with manufacturing support systems including quality assurance, quality control and regulatory compliance. We have developed our own independent quality control systems in accordance with SFDA regulations. Our quality assurance team devotes significant attention to quality control for designing, manufacturing and testing our products, and is also responsible for ensuring that we are in compliance with all applicable national and local regulations and standards, as well as our internal policies. Our senior management team is also actively involved in setting quality assurance policies and managing internal and external quality performance. These support systems enable us to maintain high standards of quality for our products and deliver reliable products to our customers on a timely basis.
Results of Operations
Revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2009 were $1,446,663, a 60% decrease from the revenues of $3,598,065 realized during the three months ended September 30, 2008. The decrease in revenue was caused by the impact of our relocation of the LRT manufacturing facility in the summer of 2009. The consolidation of the LRT facility with our own necessitated that we obtain GMP re-certification of six formulations at the new facility. This has delayed our fulfillment of certain purchase orders. During the three months ended September 30, 2009, our new facility successfully passed the GMP re-certification on capsule, tablet, granule and oral solution formulations. We expect that sales of pill and tincture formulations will continue to be adversely affected by the GMP re-certification process until June 2010.
Our cost of sales was $450,143 for three months ended September 30, 2009, which was 77% less than the $1,937,345 in costs incurred during the three month ended September 30, 2008. The gross margin ratio was increased from 46% in the three months ended September 30, 2008 to 69% in the three months ended September 30, 2009. The primary reason for the improvement in gross margin was that Zhongtongan, our leading product for dental pain in the market, became a much more significant contributor to our revenue. Zhongtongan has a much higher gross margin compared to some other products.
During the three months ended September 30, 2009, gross profit was $996,520, which was 40% lower than the $1,660,720 gross profit realized during the three months ended September 30, 2008. This drop reflected less net sales as a result of temporarily low production output caused by the relocation of our manufacturing function.
Research and development expenses decreased from $266,329 during the three months ended September 30, 2008 to $113,303 during the three months ended September 30, 2008, a 57% decrease. Our R&D expenses will tend to fluctuate from period to period, reflecting the progress of our various development projects.
General and administrative expenses decreased from $1,192,892 in the three months ended September 30, 2008 to $877,484 during the three months ended September 30, 2009, a 26% decrease, reflecting our continuous efforts in cost control.. During the three months ended September 30, 2009, stock-based compensation for services decreased to $202,227 from $399,423 during the three months ended September 30, 2008.
Selling expenses in the amount of $260,894 during the three months ended September 30, 2009 were a 62% decrease from the $631,018 spent on selling during the three months ended September 30, 2008. The decrease was primarily due to the consolidation of LRT’s selling expenses with ours and general cost control measures undertaken by our company.
Depreciation and amortization expense decreased from $144,458 in three months ended September 30, 2008 to $109,217 in three months ended September 30, 2009, or a decrease of 24%, partially due to divesture of fixed assets of LRT during the last reporting period.
Our loss from operations decreased to $364,378 during the three months ended September 30, 2009 from $573,977 during the three months ended September 30, 2008. The 37% decrease in the loss was primarily due to the improvement of operation efficiency as well as greater control of operational expenditures.
Our net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2009 was $2,294,609. This included, however, an expense of $2,142,159 attributable to the increase in the fair value of our outstanding financial derivatives. In comparison, during the three months ended September 30, 2008, the Company achieved net income in the amount of $626,119. This, however, included a $1,459,751 forgiveness of debt by the Bank of China and a $147,727 gain on the fair value of financial derivatives. We expect that the change of fair value of financial derivatives could continue to significantly impact our net income or loss over the next 24 months, depending on the volatility of the market price for our common stock.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our operations during the three months ended September 30, 2009 consumed $242,976 in cash, which reflected significant improvement as compared to a negative cash flow from operations in the amount of $620,492 during the three months ended September 30, 2008. However, we continued to incur negative cash flow from operations as the gross profit from our product sales is not sufficient to offset the cash demands of our ongoing business expansion.
Our cash flows from investing activities amounted to $657,608 during the three months ended September 30, 2009. We received $950,626 in cash from our sale of the real estate previously owned by LRT - the sale had been recorded on our financial statements for the quarter ended June 30, 2009. On the other hand, we used $293,018 to purchase additional property and equipment.
Our cash flows from financing activities amounted to $4,788,622 during the three months ended September 30, 2009. During that period, we completed a private placement with a total of fifteen institutional and other accredited investors of 5,263,158 of shares of the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of $0.95 per share, for gross proceeds of $5 million.
During the three months ended September 30, 2009, we significantly improved our working capital position. At September 30, 2009, we had working capital of $1,426,064 as compared to a working capital deficit of $13,173,235 at June 30, 2009. The improvement of our working capital condition was attributable to (1) the $5 million private placement in August 2009; (2) conversion to common stock of $4,830,847 owed on account of a note that we issued to American Oriental Bioengineering, and (3) cash realization through the divesture of the land and building of LRT. We expect to continue to improve our liquidity as well as our capital structure in the coming year.
In October 2009, the Company reached a restructuring agreement with Eastern Asset Management Company “(“EAMC”), a nationwide investment company based in China which acquired the ownership of the loan from Bank of China. Prior to the restructuring, the outstanding balance of the debt was 54,092,916 RMB including 41,715,142 RMB of principal and 12,377,774 RMB of accrued interest. Under the restructuring agreement, the Company received the forgiveness from EAMC in the amount of 24,892,316 RMB (approximately $3,640,505), including 12,514,542RMB of principal and 12,377,774 RMB of accrued interest. The total outstanding balance of the debt was reduced to 29,200,600 RMB (approximately $4,270,592) as of October 1, 2009. The Company paid off this debt in October 2009 after it refinanced with a 36-month bridge loan.
In order to restructure the Bank of China loans, on October 1, 2009 the Company obtained a bridge loan in the principal amount of 32 million RMB (approximately $4.68 million) from a group of seven individuals. The maturity date of the loan is September 30, 2012. The loan bears interest at 12% for the six month period ended March 31, 2010, then interest is reduced to 9.6% per annum until the maturity date of September 30, 2012. The Company has the option to pay part or the entirety of the loan prior to the maturity date without penalty. The loan is collateralized by two buildings at Hebei Aoxing’s facility.
The capital injection and restructuring efforts over the last three months greatly improved the liquidity of the Company as we continue to develop our pharmaceutical products. Nevertheless, we will continue to explore various alternatives to improve our financial position and secure sources of financing. Among the possibilities being explored are new credit facilities, a new equity raise, new arrangements to license intellectual property, and a sale of selected property rights. At the present time we have no commitment from any source for additional funds.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition or results of operations.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not applicable.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2009. Pursuant to Rule13a-15(e) promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, “disclosure controls and procedures” means controls and other procedures that are designed to insure that information required to be disclosed by China Aoxing in the reports that it files with the Securities and Exchange Commission is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time limits specified in the Commission’s rules. “Disclosure controls and procedures” include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to insure that information China Aoxing is required to disclose in the reports it files with the Commission is accumulated and communicated to our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based on their evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that China Aoxing’s system of disclosure controls and procedures was effective as of September 30, 2009 for the purposes described in this paragraph.
Changes in Internal Controls. There was no change in internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act or 1934) identified in connection with the evaluation described in the preceding paragraph that occurred during China Aoxing’s first fiscal quarter that has materially affected or is reasonably likely to materially affect China Aoxing’s internal control over financial reporting.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
There have been no material changes from the risk factors included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2009.
Item 2. Unregistered Sale of Securities and Use of ProceedsRegistrant
(a) Unregistered sales of equity securities
The Company’s private placement of 5,263,158 common shares on August 6, 2009 was previously reported in a Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 12, 2009.
(c) Purchases of equity securities
The Company did not repurchase any of its equity securities that were registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act during the 1st quarter of fiscal 2010.
Item 6. Exhibits
| 31.1 | Rule 13a-14(a) Certification – CEO |
| 31.2 | Rule 13a-14(a) Certification – CFO |
| 32 | Rule 13a-14(b) Certification |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| CHINA AOXING PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY, INC. |
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Date: November 20, 2009 | By: /s/ Zhenjiang Yue |
| Zhenjiang Yue, Chief Executive Officer |
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Date: November 20, 2009 | By: /s/ Hongyue Hao |
| Hongyue Hao, Acting Chief Financial Officer |