UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED March 31, 2008
o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.
Commission File No. 001-15643
INFOSMART GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in it charter)
California | 95-4597370 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or | (IRS Employer Identification | |
organization) | No.) |
5th Floor, Texaco Building
126-140 Texaco Road,
Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong
(Address of principal executive offices)
(852) 2944-9905
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Non-Accelerated Filer o | |
Accelerated Filer o | Smaller Reporting Company x |
The registrant is a shell company (as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No x
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 147,774,923 issued and outstanding as of April 15, 2008.
INFOSMART GROUP, INC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TO QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
FOR PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2008
Page | ||
PART I | FINANCIAL INFORMATION | |
Item 1. | Financial Statements | 1 |
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations | 2 | |
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | 3 | |
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | 5 | |
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | 7 | |
Item 2. | Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 27 |
Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | 33 |
Item 4. | Controls and Procedures | 33 |
PART II | OTHER INFORMATION | |
Item 1. | Legal Proceedings | 33 |
Item 1A. | Risk Factors | 33 |
Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 46 |
Item 3. | Defaults Upon Senior Securities | 47 |
Item 4. | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders | 47 |
Item 5. | Other Information | 47 |
Item 6. | Exhibits | 47 |
Signatures | 51 | |
Exhibits |
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Infosmart Group, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the three months ended March 31, 2008
and 2007
(Stated in US Dollars)
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INFOSMART GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2008 and 2007
(Unaudited)
(Stated in US Dollars)
Three months ended March 31, | |||||||
2008 | 2007 | ||||||
Net sales | $ | 7,560,447 | $ | 7,698,415 | |||
Cost of sales | (6,498,617 | ) | (5,733,147 | ) | |||
Gross profit | 1,061,830 | 1,965,268 | |||||
Administrative expenses | (780,224 | ) | (931,050 | ) | |||
Selling and distributing costs | (72,867 | ) | (79,516 | ) | |||
Income from operations | 208,739 | 954,702 | |||||
Other income | 813,960 | 308,759 | |||||
Interest expenses | (138,407 | ) | (142,540 | ) | |||
Income before income taxes | 884,292 | 1,120,921 | |||||
Income taxes - note 4 | (51,309 | ) | (215,637 | ) | |||
Net income | 832,983 | 905,284 | |||||
Minority interest | (4,963 | ) | - | ||||
Net income before dividend | 828,020 | 905,284 | |||||
Series B preferred dividend | (79,345 | ) | (125,411 | ) | |||
Net income applicable to common shareholders | 748,675 | 779,873 | |||||
Earning per share - note 9 | |||||||
- basic | $ | 0.01 | $ | 0.01 | |||
- dilutive | $ | 0.01 | $ | 0.01 | |||
Weighted average shares outstanding | |||||||
- basic | 142,175,630 | 136,252,633 | |||||
- dilutive | 176,116,942 | 159,936,810 |
See the accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
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INFOSMART GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2008 AND DECEMBER 31, 2007
(Unaudited)
(Stated in US Dollars)
As of | |||||||
March 31, | December 31, | ||||||
2008 | 2007 | ||||||
(Unaudited) | (Audited) | ||||||
ASSETS | |||||||
Current assets | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 314,695 | $ | 1,023,440 | |||
Trade receivables | 20,292,971 | 38,725,882 | |||||
Prepaid expenses and other receivables | 268,070 | 544,345 | |||||
Prepaid tax | 0 | 13,847 | |||||
Inventories (net of allowance of $Nil for 2008 and 2006) - note 6 | 3,165,556 | 3,396,194 | |||||
Total current assets | 24,041,292 | 43,703,708 | |||||
Plant and equipment, net - note 7 | 30,730,427 | 31,093,668 | |||||
Intangible assets | 1,740,110 | 1,810,655 | |||||
TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 56,511,829 | $ | 76,608,031 | |||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||||||
LIABILITIES | |||||||
Current liabilities | |||||||
Trade payables | $ | 5,816,309 | $ | 25,809,022 | |||
Other payables and accrued liabilities | 818,082 | 1,672,468 | |||||
Income tax payable | 658,276 | 696,946 | |||||
Current portion of bank borrowings - note 8 | 6,797,141 | 6,762,553 | |||||
Finance lease payable | 45,684 | 34,570 | |||||
Current portion of other loans | 5,302,097 | 5,065,639 | |||||
Total current liabilities | 19,437,589 | 40,041,198 | |||||
Non-current portion of bank borrowings - note 8 | 1,539,796 | 2,092,949 | |||||
Non-current portion of other loans | 569,194 | 717,423 | |||||
Non-current portion of finance lease payable | 7,478 | 0 | |||||
Advance from a related party | 929,750 | 929,634 | |||||
Deferred tax liabilities - note 4 | 2,732,350 | 2,305,729 | |||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES | $ | 25,216,157 | $ | 46,086,933 |
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INFOSMART GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONT’D)
AS OF MARCH 31, 2008 AND DECEMBER 31, 2007
(Stated in US Dollars)
As of | |||||||
March 31, | December 31, | ||||||
2008 | 2007 | ||||||
(Unaudited) | (Audited) | ||||||
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES – note 10 | |||||||
Series B Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock: No par value - | |||||||
note 11 | |||||||
Authorized 1,800,000 shares; Issued and outstanding: | |||||||
2008 - 514,005 shares and 2007 - 597,011 shares | $ | 1,455,221 | $ | 1,690,222 | |||
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||||||
Common stock: No par value - note 11 | |||||||
Authorized: 300,000,000 shares; Issued and outstanding: | |||||||
2008 – 147,774,923 shares and 2007 -144,248,709 shares | 2,662,861 | 2,412,605 | |||||
Additional paid-in-capital - note 11 | 8,118,664 | 8,118,664 | |||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 1,522,684 | 1,517,003 | |||||
Retained earnings | 17,487,318 | 16,738,643 | |||||
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | 29,791,527 | 28,786,915 | |||||
Minority interest | 48,924 | 43,961 | |||||
29,840,451 | 28,830,876 | ||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | $ | 56,511,829 | $ | 76,608,031 |
See the accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
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INFOSMART GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2008 and 2007
(Unaudited)
(Stated in US Dollars)
Three months ended March 31, | |||||||
2008 | 2007 | ||||||
Cash flows from operating activities | |||||||
Net income | $ | 832,983 | $ | 905,284 | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows | |||||||
(used in) provided by operating activities: | |||||||
Depreciation | 420,811 | 554,819 | |||||
Deferred income taxes | 51,309 | 177,590 | |||||
Amortization of license usage right | 70,545 | 70,545 | |||||
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment | 0 | 181,617 | |||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||||||
Trade receivables | 18,424,967 | (3,414,499 | ) | ||||
Prepaid expenses and other receivables | 276,163 | (785,410 | ) | ||||
Inventories | 229,941 | (604,842 | ) | ||||
Trade payables | (19,987,419 | ) | 2,805,974 | ||||
Income tax payable | (38,527 | ) | (13,433 | ) | |||
Other payables and accrued liabilities | (854,043 | ) | (189,250 | ) | |||
Net cash flows used in provided by operating activities | (573,270 | ) | (311,605 | ) | |||
Cash flows from investing activities | |||||||
Payment for acquisition of fixed assets | (57,570 | ) | (1,045,351 | ) | |||
Proceeds from disposal of plant and equipment | 0 | 400,926 | |||||
Net cash flows used in investing activities | (57,570 | ) | (644,425 | ) | |||
Cash flows from financing activities | |||||||
Dividend paid | (79,345 | ) | (125,411 | ) | |||
Issuance of common stock | 15,255 | 0 | |||||
Net advancement of other bank loans | 404,423 | 1,206,745 | |||||
Net repayment of non-recurring bank loans | (689,584 | ) | (434,287 | ) | |||
Proceeds from other loans | 132,917 | 0 | |||||
Repayment of other loans | (24,908 | ) | (80,798 | ) | |||
Decrease (increase) in restricted cash | 0 | 295,216 | |||||
Increase / (decrease) in bank overdrafts | (88,457 | ) | 45,733 | ||||
Net cash flows (used in) / provided by financing activities | (329,699 | ) | 907,198 | ||||
Effect of foreign currency translation on cash and cash equivalents | 251,794 | (104 | ) | ||||
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (708,745 | ) | (48,936 | ) | |||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 1,023,440 | 206,258 | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 314,695 | $ | 157,322 |
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INFOSMART GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2008 AND 2007
(Unaudited)
(Stated in US Dollars)
Three months ended March 31, | |||||||
2008 | 2007 | ||||||
Supplemental disclosures for cash flow information: | |||||||
Cash paid for: | |||||||
Interest | $ | 136,964 | $ | 238,004 | |||
Income taxes | 100,040 | 51,480 | |||||
Non-cash investing and financing activities: | |||||||
Conversion of Series B Shares to common stock | $ | 235,001 | $ | 81,800 |
See the accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
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INFOSMART GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2008 AND 2007
(Unaudited)
(Stated in US Dollars)
1. | Basis of presentation |
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries 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 statement of the results for the three-month periods have been made. Results for the interim period presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that might be expected for the entire fiscal year. These condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes included in the 2007 annual report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
2. | Descriptions of business |
The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Infosmart Group Limited (“Infosmart”), is engaged in the business of developing, manufacturing, marketing and sales of recordable digital versatile disc (“DVDR”) and recordable compact discs (“CDR”), optical digital discs used for storing data and interactive sequences as well as audio and video files, under a cooperation agreement signed with a wholly owned subsidiary. With the cooperation agreement, the Company is able to manufacture DVDR and CDR under license agreement granted from the intellectual property owner and the manufacturing license issued by the Customs and Excise Department of Hong Kong.
The key raw materials for the production of the Company’s products are PC resin and silver granule. PC resin is mainly used in the molding of DVDR and CDR. Silver granule is mainly used in coating the DVDR and CDR.
The Company’s main suppliers are located in Hong Kong while the Company’s customers are located in both Hong Kong and overseas including Australia, Europe, North America and South America. The Company’s major customers include distributors and retail traders. The Company currently manufactures and ships the products from Hong Kong where the Company operates a state of the art DVDR and CDR manufacturing facilities.
For the development of the market in Brazil, the Company entered into an agreement on March 20, 2006 with two independent third parties for setting up a subsidiary, Discobrás Indústria E Comércio De Eletro Eletrônica Ltda (“Discobrás”), in Brazil for the new DVDR production facility. Recently, Discobras has completed construction of the DVDR production facility. The subsidiary had obtained all required government licenses and all other documents and approvals necessary to operate a DVDR production facility in Brazil. Discobras installed DVDR manufacturing equipment in February 2007 and began trial production in March 2007. Regular production was commenced gradually from April 2007.
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INFOSMART GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2008 AND 2007
(Unaudited)
(Stated in US Dollars)
2. | Descriptions of business (Cont’d) |
We currently operate two factories in both Hong Kong and Brazil, with a combined production capacity of approximately 15 million 8x, 16x writable speed, single layer DVDRs and CDRs per month. Currently, our product mix is approximately 60% of 8x DVDRs, approximately 40% of 16x DVDRs, and approximately 60% of CDRs. We have the flexibility to switch production easily between the two product types. After manufacturing the DVDRs and CDRs, we put our products through a rigorous quality assurance process. Our Quality Management System complies with ISO9001:2000 requirements, and we are ISO 9000 certified.
In December 2007, we stopped producing CDRs in Hong Kong and began producing DVDRs due to higher margins from DVDRs as compared to CDRs. However, in order to ensure “one-stop” shopping to our customers in our distribution channels, we outsource the production of our CDRs and devote more resources to the manufacture of DVDRs. According to Techno Systems Research Co., Ltd. (Japan), total global production volume of CD media in 2007 was 14,024,200,000 discs. We currently outsource CDRs with a standard capacity of 700MB for data and 80MIN for music.
We have also distributed flash drives and memory cards through the channels of distributions in both Asia and South American that we have established. Therefore, we have started procuring flash drives and memory cards from outside manufacturers for distribution within our current channels which has proven to be very successful.
As a result of the Blu-ray format DVD prevailing over the HD-DVD in the battle of dominating the future format of DVDR, we purchased the first set of Blu-ray DVD production replication systems in the China/Hong Kong region in order to meet the demands in the high definition media storage market. We plan to invest at least $10 million in the upcoming year for Blu-ray replication production lines in the upcoming year, with the first Blu-ray replication systems being purchased at about $1.4 million. This move is in line with our strategy of keeping ourselves as the leader and forerunner of recordable media manufacturers in the world. We foresee inputting additional resources in purchasing and installing more production lines in 2008 and in Brazil by 2009 as the market for Blu-ray DVD players and writers become more mature. We are going to install the new production lines of Blu-ray and train up our specialists in May. The mass production of Blu-ray is planned to launch in June, and we are now preparing for the customer order confirmation through our existing marketing and distribution channels.
3. | Summary of significant accounting policies |
Basis of presentation and consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America.
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Infosmart Group Inc. (the Company) and its subsidiaries (the Group). Significant intercompany transactions have been elimination in consolidation.
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INFOSMART GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2008 AND 2007
(Unaudited)
(Stated in US Dollars)
3. | Summary of significant accounting policies (Cont’d) |
Basis of presentation and consolidation (Cont’d)
The results of subsidiaries acquired or disposed of during the years are included in the consolidated income statement from the effective date of acquisition or up the effective date of disposal.
As of March 31, 2008, the particulars of the subsidiaries are as follows:
Name of company | Place of incorporation | Date of incorporation | Attributable equity interest | Issued capital |
Infosmart Group Limited | British Virgin Islands | March 23, 2005 | 100% | US$1,427,794 |
Infoscience Media Global Limited | British Virgin Islands | May 17, 2007 | 100% | US$1 |
Portabello Global Limited | British Virgin Islands | March 21, 2007 | 100% | US$1 |
Info Smart International Enterprises Limited | Hong Kong | September 26, 2003 | 100% | US$25.65 (HK$ 200) |
Info Smart Technology Limited | Hong Kong | December 14, 2001 | 100% | US$618,075 (HK$4,820,000) |
Infoscience Media Limited | Hong Kong | September 10, 2004 | 100% | US$1,282 (HK$10,000) |
Infoscience Holdings Limited | Hong Kong | February 23, 2004 | 100% | US$13 (HK$100) |
Discobras Industria E Comercio De Electro Electronica Ltda | Brazil | March 2006 | 99.42% | US$7,977,072 |
Minority Interests
For the development of the market in Brazil, the Company entered into an agreement on March 20, 2006 with two independent third parties for setting up a subsidiary, Discobrás, in Brazil. Discobrás has a social capital of $8,046,281 (equivalent to R$17,385,600), of which 99.42% or $8,000,000 (equivalent to R$17,285,600) (“Investment Cost”) has been subscribed by the Company. The minority interests have been recognized in the accompanying financial statements.
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INFOSMART GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2008 AND 2007
(Unaudited)
(Stated in US Dollars)
3. | Summary of significant accounting policies (Cont’d) |
Use of estimates
In preparing financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, management makes estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. These accounts and estimates include, but are not limited to, the valuation of accounts receivable, inventories, deferred income taxes and the estimation on useful lives of property, plant and equipment. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Intangible assets
Intangible assets are license usage rights and stated at cost less accumulated amortization. Amortization is provided using the straight-line method over the remaining term of the license obtained by one of the Company’s subsidiaries, Infoscience Holdings Limited (“IHL”).
Revenue recognition
Revenue from sales of the Company’s products is recognized when the significant risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred to the buyer at the time of delivery and the sales price is fixed or determinable and collection is reasonably assured.
Income taxes
The Company accounts for income tax using as asset and liability approach and allows for recognition of deferred tax benefits in future years. Under the asset and liability approach, deferred taxes are provided for the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. A valuation allowance is provided for deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not these items will either expire before the Group is able to realize their benefits, or that future realization is uncertain.
Dividends
Dividends are recorded in the Company’s financial statements in the period in which they are declared.
The Series B Convertible Preferred Stock carries dividends at 8% per annum payable quarter in cash in US Dollars.
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INFOSMART GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2008 AND 2007
(Unaudited)
(Stated in US Dollars)
3. | Summary of significant accounting policies (cont’d) |
Comprehensive income
The Company has adopted SFAS 130, “Reporting Comprehensive Income”, which establishes standards for reporting and display of comprehensive income, its components and accumulated balances.
Accumulated other comprehensive income represents the accumulated balance of foreign currency translation adjustments of the Company.
Foreign currency translation
The functional currencies of the Company are Hong Kong dollars (“HK$”) and Brazil dollars (Real$). The Company maintains its financial statements in the functional currencies. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency are translated into the functional currency at rates of exchange prevailing at the balance sheet dates. Transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currency are translated into the functional currency at the exchanges rates prevailing at the dates of the transaction. Exchange gains or losses arising from foreign currency transactions are included in the determination of net income for the respective periods.
For financial reporting purposes, the financial statements of the Company which are prepared using the functional currency have been translated into United States dollars. Assets and liabilities are translated at the exchange rates at the balance sheet dates and revenue and expenses are translated at the average exchange rates and stockholders’ equity is translated at historical exchange rates. Any translation adjustments resulting are not included in determining net income but are included in foreign currency translation adjustment to other comprehensive income, a component of stockholders’ equity.
The exchange rates in effect at March 31, 2008 and 2007 were HK$1 for $0.1285 and $0.128 and Real$1 for $0.5733 and $0.4859, respectively. The average exchange rates for 2008 and 2007 were HK$1 for $0.1284 and $0.1286 and Real$1 for $0.5296 and $0.4731, respectively. There is no significant fluctuation in exchange rate for the conversion between HK dollars, Real dollars and US dollars after the balance sheet date.
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INFOSMART GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2008 AND 2007
(Unaudited)
(Stated in US Dollars)
3. | Summary of significant accounting policies (cont’d) |
Fair value of financial instruments
The carrying values of the Company’s financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, trade and other receivables, deposits, trade and other payables approximate their fair values due to the short-term maturity of such instruments. The carrying amounts of borrowings approximate their fair values because the applicable interest rates approximate current market rates.
It is management’s opinion that the Company is not exposed to significant interest, price or credit risks arising from these financial instruments.
The Company is exposed to certain foreign currency risk from export sales transactions and recognized trade receivables as they will affect the future operating results of the Company. The Company did not have any hedging activities during the reporting period. As the functional currencies of the Company are HK$ and Real$, the exchange difference on translation to US dollars for reporting purpose is taken to other comprehensive income.
Basic and diluted earnings per share
The Company reports basic earnings per share in accordance with SFAS No. 128, “Earnings Per Share”. Basic earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the periods presented. The weighted average number of shares of the Company represents the common stock outstanding during the period.
Diluted earning per share is based on the assumption that all dilutive convertible shares and stock options were converted or exercised. Dilution is computed by applying the treasury stock method. Under this method, options and warrants are assumed to be exercised at the beginning of the period (or at the time of issuance, if later), and as if funds obtained thereby were used to purchase common stock at the average market price during the period.
The Company’s common stock equivalents at March 31, 2008 include the following:
Convertible redeemable preferred stock Series B | 16,011,804 | |||
Detachable common stock warrants | 28,510,347 | |||
Placement agent warrants | 2,931,035 | |||
47,453,186 |
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include all cash, deposits in banks and other highly liquid investments with initial maturities of three months or less.
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INFOSMART GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2008 AND 2007
(Unaudited)
(Stated in US Dollars)
3. | Summary of significant accounting policies (cont’d) |
Trade receivables
Trade receivables are stated at original amount less allowance made for doubtful receivables, if any, based on a review of all outstanding amounts at the period end. The Company extends unsecured credit to customers in the normal course of business and believes all trade receivables in excess of the allowances for doubtful receivables to be fully collectible. Full allowances for doubtful receivables are made when the receivables are overdue for 1 year and an allowance is also made when there is objective evidence that the Company will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of receivables. Bad debts are written off when identified. The Company does not accrue interest on trade accounts receivable.
Inventories
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market with cost determined on a first-in, first-out basis. In assessing the ultimate realization of inventories, the management makes judgments as to future demand requirements compared to current or committed inventory levels. The Company’s reserve requirements generally increase/decrease due to management projected demand requirements, market conditions and product life cycle changes. During the reporting periods, the Company did not make any allowance for slow-moving or defective inventories.
Plant and equipment
Plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Cost represents the purchase price of the asset and other costs incurred to bring the asset into its existing use. Maintenance, repairs and betterments, including replacement of minor items, are charged to expense; major additions to physical properties are capitalized.
Depreciation of plant and equipment is provided using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives. The principal annual rates are as follows:-
Production lines and equipment | 10% with 30% residual value |
Leasehold improvements and others | 20% |
Upon sale or disposition, the applicable amounts of asset cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and the net amount less proceeds from disposal is charged or credited to income.
Impairment of long-live assets
Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. The Company recognizes impairment of long-lived assets in the event that the net book values of such assets exceed the future undiscounted cash flows attributable to such assets. No impairment of long-lived assets was recognized for any of the periods presented.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2008 AND 2007
(Unaudited)
(Stated in US Dollars)
3. | Summary of significant accounting policies (cont’d) |
Recent accounting pronouncements
On January 1, 2007, the Company adopted FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes (FIN 48). FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for income taxes by prescribing a minimum probability threshold that a tax position must meet before a financial statement benefit is recognized. The minimum threshold is defined in FIN 48 as a tax position that is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by the applicable taxing authority, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefit to be recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. FIN 48 must be applied to all existing tax positions upon initial adoption. The cumulative effect of applying FIN 48 at adoption, if any, is to be reported as an adjustment to opening retained earnings for the year of adoption. The adoption of FIN 48 did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements, which relates to the definition of fair value, the methods used to measure fair value and the expanded disclosures about fair value measurements. The provisions of SFAS No. 157 are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The Company has not yet completed its analysis of the impact of adopting SFAS No. 157 on the consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
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, which permits entities to choose measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value that are not currently required to be measured at fair value. The objective is to improve financial reporting by providing entities with the opportunity to mitigate volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions. SFAS No. 159 is expected to expand the use of fair value measurement, which is consistent with the Board’s long-term measurement objectives for accounting for financial instruments. SFAS No. 159 also establishes presentation and disclosure requirements designed to facilitate comparisons between entities that choose different measurement attributes for similar types of assets and liabilities. SFAS No. 159 does not affect any existing accounting literature that requires certain assets and liabilities to be carried at fair value. SFAS No. 159 does not establish requirements for recognizing and measuring dividend income, interest income, or interest expense. SFAS No. 159 does not eliminate disclosure requirements included in other accounting standards, including requirements for disclosures about fair value measurements, included in SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements, and SFAS No. 107, Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments. SFAS No. 159 is effective as of the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2007. The Company has not yet completed its assessment of the impact upon adoption of SFAS No. 159 on the consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2008 AND 2007
(Unaudited)
(Stated in US Dollars)
3. | Summary of significant accounting policies (cont’d) |
Recent accounting pronouncements (cont’d)
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R), Business Combinations. This statement retains the fundamental requirements of the original pronouncement requiring that the acquisition method of accounting, or purchase method, be used for all business combinations. SFAS No. 141(R) defines the acquirer as the entity that obtains control of one or more business combination, establishes the acquisition date as the date that the acquirer achieves control and requires the acquirer to recognize the assets acquired, liabilities assumed and any noncontrolling interest at their fair values as of the acquisition date. In addition, SFAS No. 141(R) requires, among other things, expensing of acquisition related and restructuring related costs, measurement of pre-acquisition contingencies at fair value, measurement of equity securities issued for purchase at the date of close of the transaction and capitalization of in process research and development, all of which represent modifications to current accounting for business combinations. SFAS No. 141(R) is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. Adoption is prospective and early adoption is not permitted. Adoption of SFAS No. 141(R0 will not impact the Company’s accounting for business combinations closed prior to its adoption, but given the nature of the changes noted above, the Company expects that its accounting for business combinations occurring subsequent to adoption will be significantly different than that applied following current accounting literature.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160 “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements-an amendment of ARB No. 51” (SFAS 160”). SFAS 160 establishes accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. The guidance will become effective for the fiscal year beginning after December 15, 2008. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact that SFAS 160 will have on its financial statements upon adoption.
4. | Income taxes |
The components of the provision for income taxes in Hong Kong are:
Three months ended March 31, | |||||||
2008 | 2007 | ||||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | ||||||
Current taxes | 103,627 | 38,047 | |||||
Deferred taxes | (52,318 | ) | 177,590 | ||||
51,309 | 215,637 |
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INFOSMART GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2008 AND 2007
(Unaudited)
(Stated in US Dollars)
4. | Income taxes (cont’d) |
The Company is subject to income tax in the United States. No provision for income tax in the United States has been made as the Company had no taxable income for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007. The statutory tax rate is 34%.
The Company’s subsidiary incorporated in the BVI is not subject to income taxes under the current laws of BVI.
The Company’s subsidiaries operating in Hong Kong are subject to profits tax rate of 17.5% on the estimated assessable profits during the periods.
Deferred tax (assets) liabilities as of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007 are composed of the following:
As of | |||||||
March 31, | December 31, | ||||||
2008 | 2007 | ||||||
(Unaudited) | (Audited) | ||||||
Hong Kong | |||||||
Operating losses available for future periods | - | - | |||||
Temporary difference on accelerated tax | |||||||
depreciation on plant and equipment | 2,732,350 | 2,305,729 | |||||
The United States | |||||||
Operating losses available for future periods | (115,773 | ) | (482,683 | ) | |||
Valuation allowance | 115,773 | 482,683 | |||||
Deferred tax liabilities, net | $ | 2,732,350 | $ | 2,305,729 | |||
Recognized in the balance sheet: | |||||||
Net deferred tax liabilities | 2,732,350 | 2,305,729 | |||||
$ | 2,732,350 | $ | 2,305,729 |
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INFOSMART GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2008 AND 2007
(Unaudited)
(Stated in US Dollars)
5. Comprehensive income
Three months ended March 31, | |||||||
2008 | 2007 | ||||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | ||||||
Net income applicable to common shareholders | $ | 748,675 | $ | 779,873 | |||
Foreign currency translation adjustments | 5,681 | 70,508 | |||||
Total comprehensive income | 754,356 | 850,381 |
6. Inventories
As of | |||||||
March 31, | December 31, | ||||||
2008 | 2007 | ||||||
(Unaudited) | (Audited) | ||||||
Raw materials | $ | 1,196,573 | $ | 1,190,330 | |||
Work in progress | 34,132 | 15,974 | |||||
Finished goods | 1,934,851 | 2,189,890 | |||||
$ | 3,165,556 | $ | 3,396,194 |
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INFOSMART GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2008 AND 2007
(Unaudited)
(Stated in US Dollars)
7. | Plant and equipment |
As of | |||||||
March 31, | December 31, | ||||||
2008 | 2007 | ||||||
(Unaudited) | (Audited) | ||||||
Costs | |||||||
Production lines and equipment | $ | 38,091,748 | $ | 38,034,178 | |||
Leasehold improvements | 2,132,378 | 2,132,378 | |||||
Furniture, fixtures and office equipment | 221,393 | 221,393 | |||||
Motor vehicles | 260,550 | 260,550 | |||||
40,706,069 | 40,648,499 | ||||||
Accumulated depreciation | |||||||
Production lines and equipment | 9,023,803 | 8,666,845 | |||||
Leasehold improvements | 856,434 | 811,850 | |||||
Furniture, fixtures and office equipment | 56,886 | 50,662 | |||||
Motor vehicles | 38,519 | 25,474 | |||||
9,975,642 | 9,554,831 | ||||||
Net | |||||||
Production lines and equipment | 29,067,945 | 29,367,333 | |||||
Leasehold improvements | 1,275,944 | 1,320,528 | |||||
Furniture, fixtures and office equipment | 164,507 | 170,731 | |||||
Motor vehicles | 222,031 | 235,076 | |||||
$ | 30,730,427 | $ | 31,093,668 |
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INFOSMART GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2008 AND 2007
(Unaudited)
(Stated in US Dollars)
7. | Plant and equipment (cont’d) |
An analysis of production lines and equipment pledged to banks for banking facilities (note 12(a)) granted to the Company is as follows:
Pledged for banking facilities | |||||||
As of | |||||||
March 31, | December 31, | ||||||
2008 | 2007 | ||||||
(Unaudited) | (Audited) | ||||||
Costs | $ | 14,724,398 | $ | 14,724,398 | |||
Accumulated depreciation | (4,350,338) | ) | (4,115,101) | ) | |||
Net | $ | 10,374,060 | $ | 10,609,297 |
Three months ended March 31, | |||||||
2008 | 2007 | ||||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | ||||||
Depreciation for the period | $ | 235,237 | $ | 145,832 |
The components of depreciation charged are:
Three months ended March 31, | |||||||
2008 | 2007 | ||||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | ||||||
Included in factory overheads | |||||||
Production lines and equipment | $ | 356,958 | $ | 471,716 | |||
Included in operating expenses | |||||||
Leasehold improvements | 44,584 | 76,384 | |||||
Furniture, fixtures and office equipment | 6,224 | 3,983 | |||||
Motor vehicles | 13,045 | 2,736 | |||||
63,853 | 83,103 | ||||||
$ | 420,811 | $ | 554,819 |
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INFOSMART GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2008 AND 2007
(Unaudited)
(Stated in US Dollars)
8. | Bank borrowings |
As of | |||||||
March 31, | December 31, | ||||||
2008 | 2007 | ||||||
(Unaudited) | (Audited) | ||||||
Secured: | |||||||
Bank overdrafts repayable on demand | $ | 105,966 | $ | 194,423 | |||
Repayable within one year | |||||||
Non-recurring bank loans | 2,622,222 | 2,310,090 | |||||
Other bank borrowings | 4,068,953 | 3,665,280 | |||||
6,797,141 | 6,169,793 | ||||||
Repayable after one year | |||||||
Non-recurring bank loans | 1,539,796 | 2,092,949 | |||||
8,336,937 | 8,262,742 | ||||||
Unsecured: | |||||||
Other bank borrowings | 0 | 592,760 | |||||
$ | 8,336,937 | $ | 8,855,502 |
As of March 31, 2008, the Company’s banking facilities are composed of the following:
Facilities granted | Granted | Amount Utilized | Unused | |||||||
Letter of credit including: | ||||||||||
- Outstanding letter of credit | $ | 423,740 | ||||||||
- Letter of credit under trust receipt | 3,645,212 | |||||||||
5,128,205 | 4,068,952 | 1,059,253 | ||||||||
Bank overdrafts | 256,410 | 105,966 | 150,444 | |||||||
Non-recurring bank loans | 4,162,018 | 4,162,018 | - | |||||||
Bank guarantee for utility deposit | 153,846 | 153,846 | - | |||||||
9,700,479 | 8,490,782 | 1,209,697 |
The above banking borrowings were secured by the following:-
(a) | first fixed legal charge over 17 DVDR production lines with carrying amounts of $10,374,060; and |
(b) | joint and several guarantees executed by two beneficial shareholders of the Company, a spouse of one of the beneficial shareholders and a director of the Company’s subsidiary. |
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INFOSMART GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2008 AND 2007
(Unaudited)
(Stated in US Dollars)
9. | Earnings per share |
The Company’s potentially dilutive securities at March 31, 2008 include the following:
Convertible redeemable preferred stock Series B | 16,011,804 | |||
Detachable common stock warrants | 28,510,347 | |||
Placement agent warrants | 2,931,035 | |||
47,453,186 |
10. | Commitments and contingences |
Operating leases commitments
The company leases office and factory premises under various non-cancelable operating lease agreements that expire at various dates through 2010, with an option to renew the lease. All leases are on a fixed repayment basis. None of the leases include contingent rentals. Minimum future commitments under these agreements payable as of March 31, 2008 are as follows:
Period ending March 31 | ||||
2008 | $ | 258,613 | ||
2009 | 119,249 | |||
2010 | 28,800 |
Contingencies
From time to time, the Company is subject to legal claims and legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of our business. In the opinion of management, the ultimate outcome of claims and litigation of which management is aware will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position or results of operation. Management is not currently aware of any pending legal proceedings against Infosmart Group except for the following:
Stanley Rosner v. World Wide Magic Net, Inc. (n/k/a Cyber) and Burlington Coat Factory, New York State Supreme Court, Nassau County, Index No. 98-006524. This is a breach of contract, fraud and tortuous interference action seeking $5,000,000 in compensatory damages, unspecified punitive damages and declaratory relief. By stipulation dated May 7, 1998, Mr. Rosner agreed to transfer the action to the Supreme Court in New York County after conceding Nassau County was not the proper venue for the action. Since that date, Mr. Rosner has neither transferred the case nor pursued it further.
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INFOSMART GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2008 AND 2007
(Unaudited)
(Stated in US Dollars)
10. | Commitments and contingences (cont’d) |
In Re: Factory 2-U Stores, Inc., U.S. Bankruptcy Count, District of Delaware - Adv. Proc. No. 005-30480. On March 7, 2006, a compliant was filed against the Company in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceeding in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the District of Delaware in the matter captioned In Re: Factory 2-U Stores, Inc. The complaint sought to recover from the Company $91,572 in alleged preferential transfers made to the Company by the debtor during the ninety-day period prior to the filing of the debtor’s bankruptcy petition. The Company defended against the preference claim by asserting that such transfers were made in the ordinary course of business. On May 22, 2007, all parties entered into a settlement agreements, subject to the bankruptcy court’s approval. The settlement term is that Infosmart is required to pay to the complaint the sum of $15,000 on or before May 25, 2007. The bankruptcy court approved the settlement and dismissed the complaint with prejudice on June 21, 2007.
11. | Common stock and convertible preferred stock |
Common stock | Series B | Additional | ||||||||||||||
No. of | No. of | paid-in | ||||||||||||||
shares | Amount | shares | Amount | Capital | ||||||||||||
Balance, January 1, 2008 | 144,248,708 | $ | 2,412,605 | 597,011 | $ | 1,690,222 | $ | 8,118,664 | ||||||||
Issuance of common stock | 1,300,000 | $ | 15,255 | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||
Conversion of Series B to | ||||||||||||||||
common stock on | ||||||||||||||||
various dates | 2,226,215 | $ | 235,001 | (83,006 | ) | $ | (235,001 | ) | $ | - | ||||||
Balance, March 31, 2008 | 147,774,923 | $ | 2,662,861 | 514,005 | $ | 1,455,221 | $ | 8,118,664 |
Common Stock
The number of authorized shares of the Company’s common stock is 300,000,000 shares. The shares have no par value.
Series B Preferred Stock and Warrants
The material terms of the Company’s Series B Preferred Stock are summarized below.
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INFOSMART GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2008 AND 2007
(Unaudited)
(Stated in US Dollars)
11. | Common stock and convertible preferred stock (cont’d) |
Voting: The holders of Preferred Stock (including the Investors acquiring such shares as part of the Financing after the closing of the Exchange) are entitled to vote together with the holders of the common stock, as a single class, upon all matters submitted to holders of common stock for a vote. Each share of Preferred Stock will carry a number of votes equal to the number of shares of common stock issuable as if converted at the record date.
Dividends: The Series B Convertible Preferred Stock is cumulative, non-participating and carries dividends at 8% per annum payable quarterly in cash in US Dollars.
Conversion: The outstanding and unconverted Series B Convertible Preferred Stock shall be converted into shares of the Company’s common stock at the Conversion Price then in effect by delivering to the holders an Automatic Conversion Notice upon the happening of all of the following events: (i) for each of the twenty (20) consecutive Trading Days immediately preceding the date of delivery of the Automatic Conversion Notice, the daily Closing Price of the Common Stock shall be equal to at least two hundred fifty percent (250%) of the Conversion Price in effect as of the date immediately preceding the date of the Automatic Conversion Notice; and (ii) the daily trading volume of the Common Stock for each of the Trading Days during such twenty (20) Trading day period shall be at least 500,000 shares; provided, however, no such conversion is permitted unless at the time of the delivery of the Automatic Conversion Notice and on the Automatic Conversion Date, (A) The Company is in compliance with all of its obligations under this Certificate of Determination and the Transaction Documents, (B) during each of the Trading Days in such twenty (20) day period, the Registration Statement has been effective and has not been suspended by the SEC, (C) as of the Conversion Date, the Registration Statement is effective and has not been suspended by the SEC and no event has occurred which will likely result in the Registration Statement being declared ineffective or suspended by the SEC, and (D) no Triggering Event (as described under “Redemption Rights” in the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on August 24, 2006) has occurred and is continuing.
Any outstanding Series B Convertible Preferred Stock not yet converted will be converted automatically two years from the date of the issuance of such stock at the then effective Conversion Price.
Additional paid-in capital
The Company allocated the net proceeds ($6,885,000) between the Series B Preferred Stock ($3,738,827) and the warrants ($3,146,173) based upon their relative fair values as of the closing date. The Company determined the fair value of the warrants (including Placement Agent Warrants which were valued at $644,800) using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: no dividend yield; weighted average risk free rate of 5.05%; volatility of 368% and contractual life of 5 years. The Company recorded the portion of the proceeds attributable to the stock as mezzanine equity pursuant to EITF Topic D-98, Classification and Measurement of Redeemable Securities after determining the guidance in FAS 150, Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity did not apply. The Company determined that the warrants meet the definition of a derivative instrument as defined in SFAS 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, but do not require derivative treatment pursuant to the scope exception in paragraph 11(a) of SFAS 133.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2008 AND 2007
(Unaudited)
(Stated in US Dollars)
11. | Common stock and convertible preferred stock (cont’d) |
The Company evaluated whether the embedded conversion feature in the stock required bifurcation and determined that the economic characteristics and risks of the embedded conversion feature in the stock were clearly and closely related to the stock and concluded that bifurcation was not required under SFAS 133. The Company calculated the intrinsic value of the beneficial conversion feature embedded in the stock ($2,297,157) pursuant to the guidance in EITF 00-27, Application of Issue No. 98-5 to Certain Convertible Instruments.
12. | Pension plans |
The Company participates in a defined contribution pension scheme under the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Ordinance (“MPF Scheme”) for all its eligible employees in Hong Kong.
The MPF Scheme is available to all employees aged 18 to 64 with at least 60 days of service in employment in Hong Kong. Contributions are made by the Company operating in Hong Kong at 5% of the participants’ relevant income with a ceiling of $2,580 (equivalent of HK$20,000). The participants are entitled to 100% of the Company’s contributions together with accrued returns irrespective of their length of service with the Company, but the benefits are required by law to be preserved until the retirement age of 65. The only obligation of the Company with respect to MPF Scheme is to make the required contributions under the plan.
The assets of the schemes are controlled by trustees and held separately from those of the Company. The Company fully complied the contribution requirement and total pension cost was $25,740 and $18,482 for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
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INFOSMART GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2008 AND 2007
(Unaudited)
(Stated in US Dollars)
13. | Segment Information |
The Company is engaged in the manufacture and distribution of DVDR, CDR and non-diskette storage media (Flash card and Micro SD). The nature of the products, their production processes, the type of their customers and their distribution methods are substantially similar. Information for the DVDR, CDR products, flash drive and memory card are disclosed under FAS 131, “Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information” as below:-
Flash drive and memory card | DVDR and Related Products | CDR | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Three months ended March 31 | Three months ended March 31 | Three months ended March 31 | Three months ended March 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2008 | 2007 | 2008 | 2007 | 2008 | 2007 | 2008 | 2007 | ||||||||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||
Revenue from external customers | $ | 182,500 | - | $ | 5,652,182 | $ | 7,075,858 | $ | 1,725,765 | $ | 622,557 | $ | 7,560,447 | $ | 7,698,415 | ||||||||||
Segment profit | 60,919 | - | 629,924 | 1,030,274 | 193,449 | 90,647 | 884,292 | 1,120,921 |
As of | As of | As of | As of | ||||||||||||||||||||||
March 31, | December 31, | March 31, | December 31, | March 31, | December 31, | March 31, | December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||
2008 | 2007 | 2008 | 2007 | 2008 | 2007 | 2008 | 2007 | ||||||||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | (Audited) | (Unaudited) | (Audited) | (Unaudited) | (Audited) | (Unaudited) | (Audited) | ||||||||||||||||||
Segment assets | $ | 1,364,126 | $ | 27,786,444 | $ | 42,248,183 | $ | 46,570,275 | $ | 12,899,520 | $ | 2,251,312 | $ | 56,511,829 | $ | 76,608,031 |
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INFOSMART GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2008 AND 2007
(Unaudited)
(Stated in US Dollars)
13. | Segment Information (cont’d) |
Other than the production lines and equipment located in Brazil, which have carrying amounts of $11,722,445 respectively (December 31, 2007: production lines and equipment of $11,947,265), all of the Company’s long-lived assets are located in Hong Kong. Geographic information about net sales, which are classified based on location of the customers, is set out as follows:
Three months ended March 31, | |||||||
2008 | 2007 | ||||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | ||||||
Argentina | $ | 149,024 | $ | 0 | |||
Australia | 129,147 | 2,845,838 | |||||
Belize | 361,744 | 0 | |||||
Brazil | 3,503,793 | 2,521,387 | |||||
Czech Republic | 0 | 20,573 | |||||
China and Hong Kong | 2,865,174 | 673,373 | |||||
Philippine | 180,684 | 0 | |||||
South America | 30,046 | 0 | |||||
Thailand | 39,739 | 427,110 | |||||
Turkey | 0 | 147,498 | |||||
United Kingdom | 0 | 142,926 | |||||
United States | 255,816 | 769,767 | |||||
Other countries | 45,280 | 149,943 | |||||
Total | 7,560,447 | 7,698,415 |
14. | Comparative amounts |
Certain amounts included in prior periods’ condensed consolidated statement of operations have been reclassified to conform to the current period’s presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on reported total assets, liabilities, shareholders’ equity, or net income.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements in the Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”), other than purely historical information, including estimates, projections, statements relating to our business plans, objectives and expected operating results, and the assumptions upon which those statements are based, are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe,” “project,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “strategy,” “plan,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties which may cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. A detailed discussion of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from such forward-looking statements is included in the section under “Risk Factors”. We undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
As used in this Form 10-Q, unless the context requires otherwise, “we” or “us” or the “Company” or “Infosmart” means Infosmart Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries.
Infosmart Group, Inc. (the “Company”), through our wholly owned subsidiary Infosmart Group Limited (“Infosmart BVI”), is in the business of developing, manufacturing, marketing and sales of recordable digital versatile disc (“DVDR”) optical media, and manufacturing recordable compact discs (“CDR”). We currently manufacture DVDRs with 8x and 16x writable speeds as well as CDRs with 52x writable speed. We are also preparing for the manufacturing of Blu-Ray format DVDR discs. We have customers in Western Europe, Australia, China and South America. We currently manufacture and ship our products from Hong Kong where we operate state-of-the-art DVDR and CDR manufacturing facilities.
The Company owns all of the capital stock of Infosmart BVI, a holding company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands. Infosmart BVI beneficially owns 100% of the issued and outstanding capital stock of: (i) Info Smart Technology Limited (“IS Technology”), a company incorporated under the laws of Hong Kong; (ii) Info Smart International Enterprises Limited (“IS International”), a company incorporated under the laws of Hong Kong; and (iii) Portabello Global Limited (“Portabello”), a company incorporated under the laws of the British Virgin Islands. IS Technology owns all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Infoscience Media Limited (“IS Media”), a company incorporated under the laws of Hong Kong. IS Media owns 99.42% of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Discobras Industria E Comercio de Eletro Eletronica Ltda., a company incorporated under the laws of Brazil (“Discobras”), the remaining 0.58% ownership interest in Discobras is held by our local Brazilian partner. During the year 2006, the Company acquired all the issued and outstanding capital stock of Infoscience Holdings Limited (“IS Holdings”), a company incorporated under the laws of Hong Kong, through IS Media. IS Media has a Cooperation Agreement with IS Holdings wherein it manufactures its DVDRs using certain patent licenses and manufacturing licenses owned by IS Holdings. IS Media acquired IS Holdings to guarantee the continuation of this agreement and obtained the right to use the relevant patent licenses and manufacturing licenses.
In March 2006, IS Media formed Discobras, a Brazilian company, with a local partner, with registered capital of US$8 million for our new Brazilian DVDR production facility. We relocated some of our DVDR manufacturing equipment to Brazil in November 2006 and installed them in January 2007. Trial production in Brazil began in March 2007, and is currently producing at full capacity. In addition, the owners of the technologies and intellectual property necessary for the production of our products require that we obtain separate Patent Licenses for the use of intellectual property in our new DVDR manufacturing facility in Brazil. We are currently in the process of obtaining these Patent Licenses.
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On April 30, 2008, we closed a $5,000,000 commercial secured lending transaction (the “Loan”) with two institutional investors (the “Lenders”). We entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement, pursuant to which the Lenders loaned to us an aggregate of $4,000,000 at a 20% original issue discount from the aggregate $5,000,000 principal amount. The proceeds of this financing are marked for our development of Blu-Ray Disc (DB) sales and marketing efforts in local and international markets.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Principles of consolidation. The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All significant inter-company balances and transactions are eliminated on consolidation.
Minority Interests. For the development of the market in Brazil, the Company entered into an agreement on March 20, 2006 with two independent third parties to set up a subsidiary, Discobrás, in Brazil. Discobrás has a social capital of $8,046,281 (equivalent to R$17,385,600), of which 99.42% or $8,000,000 (equivalent to R$17,285,600) (“Investment Cost”) has been subscribed by the Company. As of March 31, 2008, neither one of the two independent third parties had fully satisfied their required capital contribution by any means. The minority interests have been recognized in the accompanying financial statements.
Use of estimates. In preparing financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, management makes estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. These accounts and estimates include, but are not limited to, the valuation of accounts receivable, inventories, deferred income taxes and the estimation on useful lives of property, plant and equipment. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Intangible assets. Intangible assets are license usage rights and stated at cost less accumulated amortization. Amortization is provided using the straight-line method over the remaining term of the license obtained by one of the Company’s subsidiaries, Infoscience Holdings Limited (“IHL”).
Revenue recognition. Revenue from sales of the Company’s products is recognized when the significant risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred to the buyer at the time of delivery and the sales price is fixed or determinable and collection is reasonably assured.
Stock-based payment. The Company adopted the SFAS No. 123R, "Share-Based Payment" ("SFAS 123R") using the modified prospective method. Under SFAS 123R, equity instruments issued to service providers for their services are measured at the grant-date fair value and recognized in the statement of operations over the vesting period.
Basic and diluted earnings per share. The Company reports basic earnings per share in accordance with SFAS No. 128, “Earnings Per Share”. Basic earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the periods presented. The weighted average number of shares of the Company represents the common stock outstanding during the periods presented.
Diluted earning per share is based on the assumption that all dilutive convertible shares and stock options were converted or exercised. Dilution is computed by applying the treasury stock method. Under this method, options and warrants are assumed to be exercised at the beginning of the period (or at the time of issuance, if later), and as if funds obtained thereby were used to purchase common stock at the average market price during the period.
The Company's common stock equivalents at March 31, 2008 include the following:
Convertible redeemable preferred stock Series B | 16,011,804 | |||
Detachable common stock warrants | 28,510,347 | |||
Placement agent warrants | 2,931,035 | |||
47,453,186 |
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Trade receivables. Trade receivables are stated at original amount less allowance made for doubtful receivables, if any, based on a review of all outstanding amounts at the period end. The Company extends unsecured credit to customers in the normal course of business and believes all trade receivables in excess of the allowances for doubtful receivables to be fully collectible. Full allowances for doubtful receivables are made when the receivables are overdue for one (1) year and an allowance is also made when there is objective evidence that the Company will not be able to collect all amounts due according to original terms of receivables. Bad debts are written off when identified. The Company does not accrue interest on trade accounts receivable.
Inventories. Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market with cost determined on a first-in, first-out basis. In assessing the ultimate realization of inventories, the management makes judgments as to future demand requirements compared to current or committed inventory levels. The Company’s reserve requirements generally increase/decrease due to management projected demand requirements, market conditions and product life cycle changes. During the reporting periods, the Company did not make any allowance for slow-moving or defective inventories.
Plant and equipment. Plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Cost represents the purchase price of the asset and other costs incurred to bring the asset into its existing use. Maintenance, repairs and betterments, including replacement of minor items, are charged to expense; major additions to physical properties are capitalized.
Depreciation of plant and equipment is provided using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives. The principal annual rates are as follows:
Production lines and equipment | 10% with 30% residual value |
Leasehold improvements and others | 20% |
Impairment of long-live assets. Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. The Company recognizes impairment of long-lived assets in the event that the net book values of such assets exceed the future undiscounted cash flows attributable to such assets. No impairment of long-lived assets was recognized for any of the periods presented.
Recent accounting pronouncements.
On January 1, 2007, the Company adopted FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes (FIN 48). FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for income taxes by prescribing a minimum probability threshold that a tax position must meet before a financial statement benefit is recognized. The minimum threshold is defined in FIN 48 as a tax position that is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by the applicable taxing authority, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefit to be recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. FIN 48 must be applied to all existing tax positions upon initial adoption. The cumulative effect of applying FIN 48 at adoption, if any, is to be reported as an adjustment to opening retained earnings for the year of adoption. The adoption of FIN 48 did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements, which relates to the definition of fair value, the methods used to measure fair value and the expanded disclosures about fair value measurements. The provisions of SFAS No. 157 are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The Company has not yet completed its analysis of the impact of adopting SFAS No. 157 on the consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
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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, which permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value that are not currently required to be measured at fair value. The objective is to improve financial reporting by providing entities with the opportunity to mitigate volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions. SFAS No. 159 is expected to expand the use of fair value measurement, which is consistent with the Board’s long-term measurement objectives for accounting for financial instruments. SFAS No. 159 also establishes presentation and disclosure requirements designed to facilitate comparisons between entities that choose different measurement attributes for similar types of assets and liabilities. SFAS No. 159 does not affect any existing accounting literature that requires certain assets and liabilities to be carried at fair value. SFAS No. 159 does not establish requirements for recognizing and measuring dividend income, interest income, or interest expense. SFAS No. 159 does not eliminate disclosure requirements included in other accounting standards, including requirements for disclosures about fair value measurements, included in SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements, and SFAS No. 107, Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments. SFAS No. 159 is effective as of the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2007. The Company has not yet completed its assessment of the impact upon adoption of SFAS No. 159 on the consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R), Business Combinations. This statement retains the fundamental requirements of the original pronouncement requiring that the acquisition method of accounting, or purchase method, be used for all business combinations. SFAS No. 141(R) defines the acquirer as the entity that obtains control of one or more businesses in the business combination, establishes the acquisition date as the date that the acquirer achieves control and requires the acquirer to recognize the assets acquired, liabilities assumed and any noncontrolling interest at their fair values as of the acquisition date. In addition, SFAS No. 141(R) requires, among other things, expensing of acquisition related and restructuring related costs, measurement of pre-acquisition contingencies at fair value, measurement of equity securities issued for purchase at the date of close of the transaction and capitalization of in process research and development, all of which represent modifications to current accounting for business combinations. SFAS No. 141(R) is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. Adoption is prospective and early adoption is not permitted. Adoption of SFAS No. 141(R) will not impact the Company’s accounting for business combinations closed prior to its adoption, but given the nature of the changes noted above, the Company expects that its accounting for business combinations occurring subsequent to adoption will be significantly different than that applied following current accounting literature.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160 “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements-an amendment of ARB No. 51” (“SFAS 160”). SFAS 160 establishes accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. The guidance will become effective for the fiscal year beginning after December 15, 2008. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact that SFAS 160 will have on its financial statements upon adoption.
Results of Operations
Comparison of Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
Net Sales. For the three months ended March 31, 2008, net sales decreased relative to the three months ended March 31, 2007, from $7,698,415 to $7,560,447. The decrease in net sales mainly due to the greater cost fluctuation of outsourced Flash drives and memory cards for the past three months. We plan to explore other sources of these of Flash drives and memory cards to alleviate the costs during the coming few months. Also, net sales in China, which is our main customer segment base, dropped during the first quarter of 2008 due to decreased demand as a result of Chinese New Year and a blizzard in China that interrupted our distribution networks during the first quarter of 2008. Another factor in the decrease in net sales of DVDRs in Hong Kong is our policy of geographical diversification and our shift of focus from the lower margin Hong Kong markets to higher margin markets, such as Asia and Brazil. Market trends show a high expectation for the new Blu-ray discs and a lower demand for DVDR discs.
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Cost of Sales. Cost of sales increased from $5,733,147, or approximately 74.47% of net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2007, to $6,498,617, or approximately 85.95% of net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2008. The approximately 13% increase is mainly due to higher transportation costs incurred as a result of the operation of our Brazilian factory during the first quarter of 2008.
Gross Profit. Gross profit decreased approximately 46% from $1,965,268 for the three months ended March 31, 2007 to $1,061,830 for the three months ended March 31, 2008. This decrease in gross profit was primarily due to the decrease in our volume of sales and the increase in our cost of sales.
Selling and Distribution Costs. For the three months ended March 31, 2008, selling and distribution costs decreased approximately 8.36% from $79,516 to $72,867 relative to the three months ended March 31, 2007. The decrease is attributable to lower freight expenses for the first quarter of 2008 since our distribution network in China was interrupted by a blizzard during the first quarter of 2008.
Administrative Expenses. Administrative expenses included depreciation and amortization charges, and was $780,224 and $931,050 for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively. This substantial decrease in administrative expenses was due to effective cost control measures that we put in place during the first quarter of 2008.
Net Income. Net income decreased approximately 7.98% from $905,284 for the three months ended March 31, 2007 to $832,983 for the three months ended March 31, 2008. Net income margin was 11.01% and 11.75% in the same comparable periods in 2008 and 2007, respectively.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Three Months | ||||||||||
Ended March 31, | 2008 | 2007 | Change | |||||||
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities | $ | (573,270 | ) | $ | (311,605 | ) | $ | (261,665 | ) | |
Net cash (used in) Investing activities | (57,570 | ) | (644,425 | ) | 586,855 | |||||
Net cash provided by (used in) Financing activities | (329,699 | ) | 907,198 | (1,236,897 | ) |
Net cash used in operating activities was $573,270 for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and $311,605 for the three months ended March 31, 2007. The increase in our net cash used in operating activities was mainly due to the decrease of our trade payables with a corresponding decrease in sales volume. The decrease in our trade payable was a result of cash payments but not off-set by collection of receivables.
Net cash used in investing activities was $57,570 for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and $644,425 for the three months ended March 31, 2007. The decrease in net cash used in investing activities is mainly related to a decrease in acquisitions of plant and equipment during the first quarter of 2008.
Net cash used in financing activities was $329,699 for the three months ended March 31, 2008, and net cash provided by financing activities of $907,198 for the three months ended March 31, 2007. The decrease in our net cash provided by financing activities was mainly due to the repayment of a bank loan.
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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
A bank guarantee was given by a bank to an electric utility company on Infosmart’s behalf. This guarantee exempted Infosmart from the obligation of paying a deposit required by the electric utility company. This off-balance sheet arrangement has no effect on the Infosmart’s liquidity, capital resources, market risk support or credit risk support, other than allowing Infosmart to retain a $153,846 deposit that would have been required by the utility company. Infosmart is not aware of any events, demands, commitments, trends or uncertainties that will result in of reasonably likely result in the termination of this arrangement.
Other than the arrangement described above, we have not entered into any other financial guarantees or other commitments to guarantee the payment obligations of any third parties. We have not entered into any derivative contracts that are indexed to our shares and classified as shareholder’s equity or that are not reflected in our condensed consolidated financial statements. Furthermore, we do not have any retained or contingent interest in assets transferred to an unconsolidated entity that serves as credit, liquidity or market risk support to such entity. We do not have any variable interest in any unconsolidated entity that provides financing, liquidity, market risk or credit support to us or engages in leasing, hedging or research and development services with us.
Contractual Obligations
We have certain fixed contractual obligations and commitments that include future estimated payments. Changes in our business needs, cancellation provisions, changing interest rates, and other factors may result in actual payments differing from the estimates. We cannot provide certainty regarding the timing and amounts of payments. We have presented below a summary of the most significant assumptions used in our determination of amounts presented in the tables, in order to assist in the review of this information within the context of our consolidated financial position, results of operations, and cash flows.
The following tables summarize our contractual obligations as of March 31, 2008, and the effect these obligations are expected to have on our liquidity and cash flows in future periods.
Payments Due by Period | ||||||||||||||||
Total | Less than 1 year | 1-3 Years | 3-5 Years | 5 Years + | ||||||||||||
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Contractual Obligations: | ||||||||||||||||
Bank Indebtedness | $ | 8,337 | $ | 6,797 | $ | 1,540 | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||
Other Indebtedness | 5,871 | 5,302 | 569 | — | — | |||||||||||
Operating Leases | 406 | 258 | 148 | — | — | |||||||||||
Total Contractual Obligations: | $ | 14,614 | $ | 12,357 | $ | 2,257 | $ | — | $ | — |
Bank indebtedness consists of secured and unsecured borrowings from our banking facilities arrangements including letters of credit, bank overdrafts, and non-recurring bank loans.
Other indebtedness consists of loans and debt financing from independent third parties for working capital and the acquisition of DVDR production lines and equipment.
Operating leases amounts include a lease for factory premises under non-cancelable operating lease agreement that expires in year 2010, with an option to renew the lease. The lease is on a fixed repayment basis. The lease does not include contingent rentals.
Purchase obligations consist of a contract with an engineer in Hong Kong to set up the foundation for the factory in Brazil.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not applicable.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision of, and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of 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 the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to enable us to record, process, summarize and report information required to be included in our reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act within the time periods required.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) during the quarter ended March 31, 2008 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
There have been no material developments during the quarter ended March 31, 2008 in any material pending legal proceedings to which the Company is a party or of which any of our property is the subject.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
You should carefully consider the risks described below together with all of the other information included in this report before making an investment decision with regard to our securities. The statements contained in or incorporated into this offering that are not historic facts are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in or implied by forward-looking statements. If any of the following risks actually occurs, our business, financial condition or results of operations could be harmed. In that case, the trading price of our common stock could decline, and you may lose all or part of your investment.
Risks Relating to Our Business
Our limited operating history makes evaluation of our business difficult.
We have a limited operating history. Infosmart BVI was incorporated in the British Virgin Islands on August 23, 2005, and IS Technology was founded in August of 2002. These limited operating histories and the unpredictability of our industry make it difficult for investors to evaluate our business and future operating results. An investor in our securities must consider the risks, uncertainties and difficulties frequently encountered by companies in new and rapidly evolving markets. The risks and difficulties we face include challenges in accurate financial planning as a result of limited historical data and the uncertainties resulting from having had a relatively limited time period in which to implement and evaluate our business strategies as compared to older companies with longer operating histories.
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We continually seek to develop new products and standards, which may not be widely adopted by consumers or, if adopted, may reduce demand by consumers for our older products.
We continually seek to develop new products and standards and enhance existing products and standards with higher memory capacities and other enhanced features. We cannot assure you that our new products and standards will gain market acceptance or that we will be successful in penetrating the new markets that we target. As we introduce new products and standards, it will take time for these new products and standards to be adopted, for consumers to accept and transition to these new products and standards and for significant sales to be generated from them, if this happens at all. Moreover, broad acceptance of new products and standards by consumers may reduce demand for our older products and standards. If this decreased demand is not offset by increased demand for our new products and standards, our results of operations could be harmed. We cannot assure you that any new products or standards we develop will be commercially successful.
Our future operating results may fluctuate and cause the price of our common stock to decline.
We expect that our revenues and operating results will continue to fluctuate significantly from quarter to quarter due to various factors, many of which are beyond our control. The factors that could cause our operating results to fluctuate include, but are not limited to:
· | price competition; | |
· | general price increases by suppliers and manufacturers; | |
· | our ability to maintain and expand our customer relationships; | |
· | the introduction of new or enhanced products and strategic alliances by us and our competitors; | |
· | the success of our brand-building and marketing campaigns; |
· | consumer acceptance of our products and general shifts in consumer behavior with respect to our industry; |
· | our ability to maintain, upgrade and develop our production facilities and infrastructure; |
· | technical difficulties and system downtime; |
· | the amount and timing of operating costs and capital expenditures relating to expansion of our business, operations and infrastructure; |
· | general economic conditions as well as economic conditions specific to our industry; and |
· | our ability to attract and retain qualified management and employees. |
If our revenues or operating results fall below the expectations of investors or securities analysts, the price of our common stock could significantly decline.
Our ability to manage our future growth is uncertain.
We are currently anticipating a period of growth as a result of our corporate growth strategy, which aims to, among other things, further develop our manufacturing capabilities, expand our product offerings, and reach new customers. In pursuing these objectives, the resulting strain on our managerial, operational, financial and other resources could be significant. Success in managing such expansion and growth will depend, in part, upon the ability of senior management to manage effectively. Any failure to manage the anticipated growth and expansion could have a material adverse effect on our business.
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Increased product returns will decrease our revenues and impact profitability.
We do not make allowances for product returns in our financial statements based on the fact that we have not had a material historical return rate. In order to keep product returns low, we continuously monitor product purchases and returns and may change our product offerings based on the rates of returns. If our actual product returns significantly increase, especially as we expand into new product categories, our revenues and profitability could decrease. Any changes in our policies related to product returns may result in customer dissatisfaction and fewer repeat customers.
Our growth and operating results could be impaired if we are unable to meet our future capital needs.
We may need to raise additional capital in the future to:
· | fund more rapid expansion; | |
· | acquire or expand into new facilities; | |
· | maintain, enhance and further develop our manufacturing systems; | |
· | develop new product categories or enhanced services; | |
· | fund acquisitions; or | |
· | respond to competitive pressures. |
If we raise additional funds by issuing equity or convertible debt securities, the percentage ownership of our stockholders will be diluted. Furthermore, any new securities could have rights, preferences and privileges senior to those of our preferred shares and the common stock into which our preferred shares are convertible. We cannot be certain that additional financing will be available when and to the extent required or that, if available, it will be on acceptable terms. If adequate funds are not available on acceptable terms, we may not be able to fund our expansion, develop or enhance our products or services or respond to competitive pressures.
The loss of key senior management personnel could negatively affect our business.
We depend on the continued services and performance of our senior management and other key personnel, particularly Parker Seto, our Chief Executive Officer and President, and Sebastian Tseng, our Regional Director for South America and V.P. of Production and R&D. The loss of any of our executive officers or other key employees could harm our business. Infosmart BVI currently has employment agreements with its key personnel. Further, we expect to assume the employment agreements our executive officers currently have with Infosmart BVI that are described in more detail in the section titled “Executive Compensation - Employment Agreements” in this annual report.
Rapid changes in technology could adversely affect our business and hurt our competitive position.
We believe that our ability to increase sales by developing appealing, innovative products has an important role to play in our growth. However, it is extremely difficult to predict future demand in the rapidly changing storage media industry and develop new technologies to meet that demand. We may fail to develop and supply in a timely manner attractive, new products with innovative technologies for this industry and its markets. In the event that our management misreads the industry and market and/or is slow in developing innovative technologies on a cost competitive basis, actual earnings could differ significantly from our forecasts. At the same time, we may cease to be able to compete in markets, resulting in a significant adverse effect on our business results and growth prospects.
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The patents required for manufacturing our DVDR products are owned by multiple companies. Our failure to obtain all of the required patents to manufacture our products may interfere with our current or future product development and sales.
We have never conducted a comprehensive patent search relating to the technology we use in our products. The Patent Licenses held by IS Holdings with whom we have a Cooperation Agreement were obtained through a joint patent licensing program (the “DVDR Patent License Program”) that is administered by Koninklijke Philips Electronics, N.V. (“Philips”). Parties acquiring the patent licenses through this DVDR Patent License Program are allowed to use patents owned by companies including Philips, Sony, Pioneer and/or Hewlett Packard (or for which such companies have patent applications pending) that are essential for manufacturing DVDR products. However, there may be other issued or pending patents owned by third parties that are required for manufacturing our products for which IS Holdings does not have a patent license. If so, we could incur substantial costs defending against patent infringement claims, or we could even be blocked from selling our products. We cannot determine with certainty whether any other existing third party patents or the issuance of any new third party patents would require us or IS Holdings to alter, or obtain licenses relating to, our processes or products, or implement alternative non-infringing approaches, all at a significant additional cost to the Company. There is no assurance that we or IS Holdings will be able to obtain any such licenses on terms favorable to us, if at all, and obtaining and paying royalties on new licenses might materially increase our costs. Additionally, the fees in respect of existing licenses could increase materially in the future when these licenses are renewed, and such increase may have a significantly and adversely impact our business.
We may be unable to retain our Hong Kong business customs license for our manufacturing facilities in Hong Kong
The Hong Kong government requires companies manufacturing DVDRs to obtain a business license for the manufacture of optical Disc/Stampers (the “Hong Kong Business License”) from the Customs and Excise Department of Hong Kong. We currently manufacture our products under the Hong Kong Business License held by IS Holdings under the Cooperation Agreement. If IS Holdings loses its Hong Kong Business License or we lose our rights under the Cooperation Agreement, there is no guarantee that we will be able to otherwise obtain the Hong Kong Business Licenses necessary to operate our manufacturing facilities in Hong Kong.
Our business may suffer if we are sued for infringing upon the intellectual property rights of third parties.
There may be cases where it is alleged that our products infringe on the intellectual property rights of third parties. As a result, we may suffer damages or may be sued for damages. In either case, settlement negotiations and legal procedures would be inevitable and could be expected to be lengthy and expensive. If our assertions are not accepted in such disputes, we may have to pay damages and royalties and suffer losses such as the loss of our market share. The failure to prevent infringement on the rights of others could have a materially adverse effect on our business development, business results and financial condition.
We are dependent on certain raw materials and other products, and our business will suffer if we are unable to procure such materials and products.
Our manufacturing systems are premised on deliveries of raw materials and other supplies in adequate quality and quantity in a timely manner from many external suppliers. In new product development, we may rely on certain irreplaceable suppliers for materials. Because of this, there may be cases where supplies of raw materials and other products to us are interrupted by an accident or some other event at a supplier, supply being suspended due to quality or other issues, or a shortage of or instability in supply due to a rapid increase in demand for finished products that use certain materials and products. If any of these situations becomes protracted, we may have difficulty finding substitutes in a timely manner from other suppliers, which could have a significant, adverse effect on our production and prevent us from fulfilling our responsibilities to supply products to our customers. Furthermore, if an imbalance arises in the supply-demand equation, there could be a spike in the price of raw materials. In the event of these or other similar occurrences, there could be a material adverse effect on our business results and financial condition.
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We compete in a highly competitive industry where some of our competitors are larger and have more resources than we do.
We operate in a highly competitive environment. We have competitors that are both larger and smaller than we are in terms of resources and market share. The marketplaces in which we operate are generally characterized by rapid technological change, frequent new product introductions and declining prices. In these highly competitive markets, our success will depend to a significant extent on our ability to continue to develop and introduce differentiated and innovative products and customer solutions successfully and on a timely basis. The success of our product offerings is dependent on several factors including understanding customer needs, strong digital technology, differentiation from competitive offerings, market acceptance and lower costs. Although we believe that we can take the necessary steps to meet the competitive challenges of these marketplaces, no assurance can be given with regard to our ability to take these steps, the actions of competitors, some of which will have greater resources than us, or the pace of technological changes.
Technology in our industry evolves rapidly, potentially causing our products to become obsolete, and we must continue to enhance existing systems and develop new systems, or we will lose sales.
Rapid technological advances, rapidly changing customer requirements and fluctuations in demand characterize the current market for our products. Further, there are alternative data storage media, and additional media is under development, including high capacity hard drives, new CD-R/DVDR technologies, file servers accessible through computer networks and the Internet. Our existing and development-stage products may become obsolete if our competitors introduce newer or more appealing technologies. If these technologies are patented by or are proprietary to our competitors, then we may not be able to access these technologies. We believe that we must continue to innovate and anticipate advances in the storage media industry in order to remain competitive. If we fail to anticipate or respond to technological developments or customer requirements, or if we are significantly delayed in developing and introducing products, our business will suffer in sales.
Our market is becoming more competitive. Competition may result in price reductions, lower gross profits and loss of market share.
The storage media industry is becoming more competitive, and we face the potential for increased competition in developing and selling our products. Our competitors may have or could develop or acquire significant marketing, financial, development and personnel resources. We cannot assure you that we will be able to compete successfully against our current or future competitors. The storage media industry has increased visibility, which may lead to large, well-known, well-financed companies entering into this market. Increased competition from manufacturers of systems or consumable supplies may result in price reductions, lower gross profit margins, increased discounts to distribution and loss of market share and could require increased spending by us on research and development, sales and marketing and customer support.
If we are unable to compete effectively with existing or new competitors, the loss of our competitive position could result in price reductions, fewer customer orders, reduced revenues, reduced margins, reduced levels of profitability and loss of market share.
We have several competitors, which include the largest DVDR manufacturers in the world. Certain of these competitors compete aggressively on price and seek to maintain very low cost structures. Some of these competitors are seeking to increase their market share, which creates increased pressure, including pricing pressure, within the market. In addition, certain of the competitors have financial and human resources that are substantially greater than ours, which increases the competitive pressures we face. Customers make buying decisions based on many factors, including among other things, new product and service offerings and features; product performance and quality; ease of doing business; a vendor’s ability to adapt to customers’ changing requirements; responsiveness to shifts in the marketplace; business model; contractual terms and conditions; vendor reputation and vendor viability. As competition increases, each factor on which we compete becomes more important and the lack of competitive advantage with respect to one or more of these factors could lead to a loss of competitive position, resulting in fewer customer orders, reduced revenues, reduced margins, reduced levels of profitability and loss of market share. We expect competitive pressure to remain intense.
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The products we make have a life cycle. If we are unable to successfully time market entry and exit and manage our inventory, we may fail to enter profitable markets or exit unprofitable markets.
We operate in a highly competitive, quickly changing environment. The victory of the Blu-Ray format DVD over the HD-DVD may accelerate the phase-out and technological obsolescence of our current DVDR production machine which produces our current production lines, which would result in impairment in value. Also, as the market has turned to the Blu-ray DVD, we must purchase new equipment to product Blu-ray DVDR discs, and thus our business and operating results could be adversely affected. Further, if strong competitors challenge us in Brazil and other key markets, we will need to quickly develop an adequate competitive response. If we fail to accurately anticipate market and technological trends, then our business and operating results could be materially and adversely affected.
We must also be able to manufacture the products at acceptable costs. This requires us to be able to accurately forecast customer demand so that it can procure the appropriate inputs at optimal costs. We must also try to reduce the levels of older product inventories to minimize inventory write-offs. If we have excess inventory, it may be necessary to reduce its prices and write down inventory, which could result in lower gross margins. Additionally, our customers may delay orders for existing 8x or 16x writable speed DVDR products in anticipation of Blu-Ray product introductions. As a result, we may decide to adjust prices of existing products during this process to try to increase customer demand for these products. Our future operating results would be materially and adversely affected if such pricing adjustments were to occur and we are unable to mitigate the resulting margin pressure by maintaining a favorable mix of products, or if we are unsuccessful in achieving input cost reductions, operating efficiencies and increasing sales volumes.
If we are unable to timely develop, manufacture, and introduce new products in sufficient quantity to meet customer demand at acceptable costs, or if we are unable to correctly anticipate customer demand for our new and existing products, then our business and operating results could be materially adversely affected.
If our products fail to compete successfully with other existing or newly-developed products for the storage media industry, our business will suffer.
The success of our products depends upon end users choosing our DVDR technology for their storage media needs. However, alternative data storage media exist, such as high capacity hard drives, new CD-R/DVDR technologies, file servers accessible through computer networks and the Internet, and additional media is under development. If end users perceive any technology that competes with ours as more reliable, higher performing, less expensive or having other advantages over our technology, the demand for our DVDR products could decrease. Further, some of our competitors may make strategic acquisitions or establish cooperative relationships with suppliers or companies that produce complementary products such as cameras, computer equipment, software or biometric applications. Competition from other storage media is likely to increase. If our products do not compete successfully with existing or new competitive products, our business will suffer.
Our products may have manufacturing or design defects that we discover after shipment, which could negatively affect our revenues, increase our costs and harm our reputation.
Our products may contain undetected and unexpected defects, errors or failures. If these product defects are substantial, the result could be product recalls, an increased amount of product returns, loss of market acceptance and damage to our reputation, all of which could increase our costs and cause us to lose sales. We do not carry general commercial liability insurance covering our products. In addition, we are preparing to launch production of Blu-Ray format DVDRs in 2008. HD and Blu-Ray format DVDR production will require us to master new production techniques and modify existing or purchase new machinery and equipment. It is possible that we may fail to achieve mastery of these new techniques and production yields could suffer as a result.
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The development of digital distribution alternatives, including the copying and distribution of music and video and other electronic data files, could decrease the demand for our products.
We are dependent on the continued viability and growth of the physical distribution of music, video and other electronic data through recordable media. Alternative distribution channels and methods, both authorized and unauthorized, for delivering music, video and other electronic data may erode our volume of sales and the pricing of our products. The growth of these alternatives is driven by advances in technology that allow for the transfer and downloading of music, video and other electronic data files from the Internet. The proliferation of this copying, use and distribution of such files is supported by the increasing availability and decreasing price of new technologies, such as personal video recorders, DVD burners, portable MP3 music and video players, widespread access to the Internet, and the increasing number of peer-to-peer digital distribution services that facilitate file transfers and downloading. We expect that file sharing and downloading, both legal and illegal, will continue to exert downward pressure on the demand for traditional DVDRs. As current technologies and delivery systems improve, the digital transfer and downloading of music, video and other electronic data files will likely become more widespread. As the speed and quality with which music, video and other electronic data files can be transferred and downloaded improves, file sharing and downloading may in the future exert significant downward pressure on the demand for DVDRs. In addition, our business faces pressure from emerging distribution alternatives such as video on demand (“VOD”) and personal digital video recorders. As substantially all of our revenues are derived from the sale of DVDRs, increased file sharing, downloading and piracy or the growth of other alternative distribution channels and methods could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Our revenues, cash flows and operating results may fluctuate for a number of reasons.
Future operating results and cash flows will continue to be subject to quarterly fluctuations based on a wide variety of factors, including seasonality. Although our sales and other operating results can be influenced by a number of factors and historical results are not necessarily indicative of future results, our sequential quarterly operating results generally fluctuate downward in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year when compared with the immediately preceding quarter. For example, our first calendar quarter is modestly affected by the Chinese New Year.
A significant portion of our revenue will depend on the success of our new venture in Brazil.
A significant portion of the Company’s revenues will depend on the success of our new Brazilian venture. We have no prior manufacturing and distribution experience in Brazil, and will rely on the local knowledge of its Brazilian joint venture partner and the general knowledge of the South American marketplace of its regional director Sebastian Tseng. Our results could suffer should its relationships with either of these two parties deteriorate in the early months of the Brazilian venture.
We are at risk of losing our significant investment in Brazil if we are unable to obtain the intellectual property licenses required for our Discobras manufacturing facility.
The owners of the technologies and intellectual property necessary for the production of our products require that we obtain separate patent licenses for the use of intellectual property in our DVDR manufacturing facility in Brazil. We have completed the required procedures in applying for the patent licenses for use at the Discobras manufacturing facility and are now waiting for the patent owners to complete their own procedures, including the submission of the patent licenses to the Patent Office in Brazil for final approval. However, if there is a substantial delay in obtaining approval for our use of the patent licenses, then we may be unable to manufacture a sufficient amount of our products to fill our sales orders, and this could cause us to lose substantial revenues. Further, in the event we are unable to obtain the patent licenses, then we may not be able to manufacture our products in Brazil, thus placing us at risk of losing its significant investment in the Brazilian venture.
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Past activities of the Company and its affiliates may lead to future liability for the combined companies.
Prior to the closing of the share exchange transaction in August 2006, the Company engaged in businesses unrelated to that of our current business operations. Any liabilities relating to such prior business against which we are not completely indemnified may have a material adverse effect on the Company.
Risks Relating To Doing Business in Hong Kong and Brazil
Adverse changes in economic and political policies of the People’s Republic of China government could have a material adverse effect on the overall economic growth of Hong Kong, which could adversely affect our business.
A substantial portion of our business operations is conducted in Hong Kong, a special administrative region in the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”). Accordingly, our results of operations, financial condition and prospects are subject to a significant degree to economic, political and legal developments in Hong Kong and the PRC. The PRC’s economy differs from the economies of most developed countries in many respects, including with respect to the amount of government involvement, level of development, growth rate, control of foreign exchange and allocation of resources. While the PRC economy has experienced significant growth in the past 20 years, growth has been uneven across different regions and among various economic sectors of China. The PRC government has implemented various measures to encourage economic development and guide the allocation of resources. Some of these measures benefit the overall PRC economy, but may also have a negative effect on us.
You may experience difficulties in effecting service of legal process, enforcing foreign judgments or bringing original actions in Hong Kong or China based on United States or other foreign laws against us, our management or the experts named in the prospectus.
We currently conduct a substantial portion of our operations in Hong Kong, and a substantial amount of our assets are located in Hong Kong. In addition, all of our senior executive officers reside within Hong Kong. As a result, it may not be possible to effect service of process within the United States or elsewhere outside Hong Kong upon our senior executive officers, including with respect to matters arising under U.S. federal securities laws or applicable state securities laws. Moreover, neither the PRC nor Hong Kong have treaties with the United States or many other countries providing for the reciprocal recognition and enforcement of judgment of courts.
Fluctuation in the value of the Hong Kong Dollar may have a material adverse effect on your investment.
The value of the Hong Kong dollar against the U.S. dollar and other currencies may fluctuate and is affected by, among other things, changes in political and economic conditions. Although the exchange rate between the Hong Kong dollar and the U.S. dollar has been effectively pegged, there can be no assurance that the Hong Kong dollar will remain pegged to the U.S. dollar, especially in light of the significant international pressure on the Chinese government to permit the free floatation of the RMB and the Hong Kong dollar, which could result in an appreciation of RMB or the Hong Kong dollar against the U.S. dollar. Our revenues and costs are mostly denominated in Hong Kong dollars, while a significant portion of our financial assets are also denominated in Hong Kong dollars. Any significant revaluation of the Hong Kong dollar may materially and adversely affect our cash flows, revenues, earnings and financial position, and the value of, and any dividends payable on, our stock in U.S. dollars.
We face risks related to health epidemics and other outbreaks.
Our business could be adversely affected by the effects of SARS, Avian flu or another epidemic or outbreak. Any prolonged recurrence of SARS or other adverse public health developments in China or in Hong Kong may have a material adverse effect on our business operations. For instance, health or other government regulations adopted in response may require temporary closure of our production facilities or of our offices in Hong Kong. Such closures would severely disrupt our business operations and adversely affect our results of operations. We have not adopted any written preventive measures or contingency plans to combat any future outbreak of SARS, Avian flu or any other epidemic.
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Changes in Hong Kong or Brazil’s political or economic situation could harm our operational results.
In addition to our operations in Hong Kong, we also have our production facility and a sales base in Brazil. Economic reforms adopted by the Chinese or Brazilian governments have had positive effects on the economic development of these countries, but the governments could change these economic reforms or any of the legal systems at any time. This could either benefit or damage the Company’s operations and profitability. Some of the things that could have this effect are:
· | Level of government involvement in the economy; |
· | Control of foreign exchange; |
· | Methods of allocating resources; |
· | Balance of payments position; |
· | International trade restrictions; and |
· | International conflict. |
Any of the foregoing events or other unforeseen consequences of public health problems could damage the Company’s operations.
The Brazilian government has historically exercised, and continues to exercise, significant influence over the Brazilian economy. Brazilian political and economic conditions will have a direct impact on our business and the market price of our securities.
The Brazilian government frequently intervenes in the Brazilian economy and occasionally makes substantial changes in policy, as often occurs in other emerging economies. The Brazilian government’s actions to control inflation and carry out other policies have in the past involved wage and price controls, currency devaluations, capital controls and limits on imports, among other things. Our business, financial condition and results of operations may be adversely affected by factors in Brazil including:
· | Currency volatility; |
· | Inflation acceleration; |
· | Monetary policy and interest rate increases; |
· | Fiscal policy and tax changes; | |
· | International trade policy including tariff and non-tariff trade barriers; |
· | Foreign exchange controls; |
· | Energy shortages; and |
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· | Other political, social and economic developments in or affecting Brazil. |
In 2005 and 2006, government figures, legislators and political party officials, especially those of the President’s party, have been the subject of a variety of allegations of unethical or illegal conduct. These accusations, which are being investigated by the Brazilian Congress, involve campaign financing and election law violations, and influencing of government officials and Congressmen in exchange for political support. Several members of the President’s party and of the federal government, including the President’s chief of staff, have resigned. We cannot predict what effect these accusations and investigations may have on the Brazilian economy.
Inflation and government measures to curb inflation may contribute significantly to economic uncertainty in Brazil and to heightened volatility in the Brazilian securities markets and, consequently, may adversely affect our business in Brazil.
Brazil has in the past experienced extremely high rates of inflation, with annual rates of inflation reaching as high as 2,567% in 1993 (as measured by the Índice Geral de Preços do Mercado published by Fundação Getúlio Vargas, or IGP-M Index). More recently, Brazil’s rates of inflation were 10.4% in 2001, 25.3% in 2002, 8.7% in 2003, 12.4% in 2004, 1.2% in 2005, 3.8% in 2006, and 3.5% in 2007 (as measured by the IGP-M Index). Inflation, governmental measures to combat inflation and public speculation about possible future actions have in the past had significant negative effects on the Brazilian economy and have contributed to economic uncertainty in Brazil. If Brazil experiences substantial inflation in the future, our costs may increase and our operating and net margins may decrease. Inflationary pressures may also lead to further government intervention in the economy, which could involve the introduction of government policies that may adversely affect the overall performance of the Brazilian economy.
Restrictions on currency exchange may limit our ability to receive and use our revenues effectively.
Since we have established our business operations in Brazil, some of our revenues will be settled in the Brazilian Real. Any future restrictions on currency exchanges may limit our ability to use revenue generated in Reals to fund any future business activities outside Brazil or to make dividend or other payments in U.S. dollars.
The value of our securities will be affected by the foreign exchange rate between the U.S. dollar, the Hong Kong dollar and the Real.
The value of our common stock will be affected by the foreign exchange rate between U.S. and Hong Kong dollars and Real, and between those currencies and other currencies in which our sales may be denominated. For example, to the extent that we need to convert U.S. or Hong Kong dollars into Real for our operational needs and should the Real appreciate against the U.S. dollar at that time, our financial position, our business, and the price of our common stock may be harmed. Conversely, if we decide to convert our Reals into U.S. or Hong Kong dollars for the purpose of declaring dividends on our common stock or for other business purposes and the U.S. Dollar appreciates against the Real, the U.S. or Hong Kong dollar equivalent of our earnings from our subsidiaries in Hong Kong and Brazil would be reduced. We will engage in hedging activities to manage our financial exposure related to currency exchange fluctuation. In these hedging activities, we might use fixed-price, forward, futures, financial swaps and option contracts traded in the over-the-counter markets or on exchanges, as well as long-term structured transactions when feasible.
We will depend on Brazil’s foreign investment incentive programs, which provide reductions in taxation or exemptions from taxation for our operations in Brazil. The loss of the tax benefits from these incentive programs may substantially affect our earnings.
Under the State of Bahia’s investment incentive program, our Brazilian subsidiary, Discobras, has been granted a reduction in the Value Added Tax (“VAT”) it is required to pay for products. Discobras pays only 2.28%, as compared to VAT of 12% in Salvador, or 18% in São Paulo. This VAT reduction will be available to us until June 2016. We will also avail ourselves of an incentive program for foreign investment which exempts Discobras from paying Brazil’s ICMS taxes on raw materials it imports for production in Brazil and create substantial tax savings for Infosmart BVI. This tax exemption will last through June 2016. In the event that the VAT reduction program is no longer available to us or we are unable to extend the ICMS tax-exemption, our after-tax earnings would decline by the amount of the tax benefits, which may be substantial.
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Risks Relating to this Offering and Ownership of Our Securities
Your rights with respect to ownership of the Company's Series B Preferred Shares are set forth in the Certificate of Determination of Rights, Preferences, Privileges and Restrictions for the Series B Preferred Stock and form of Warrants and such documents should be reviewed carefully with your legal counsel.
Your rights with respect to ownership of our Series B Preferred Shares and the Warrants are set forth in the Certificate of Determination of Rights, Preferences, Privileges and Restrictions for the Series B Preferred Stock that was attached as Exhibit 3.4 and in the form of Warrant attached as Exhibit 10.17 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with SEC on August 24, 2006. These documents contain important provisions that provide you with rights, limitations and obligations and should be reviewed carefully with your legal counsel. We will also provide copies of these documents upon request.
We are a public company subject to evolving corporate governance and public disclosure regulations that may result in additional expenses and continuing uncertainty regarding the application of such regulations.
Changing laws, regulations and standards relating to corporate governance and public disclosure, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and related rules and regulations, are creating uncertainty for public companies. We are presently evaluating and monitoring developments with respect to new and proposed rules and cannot predict or estimate the amount of the additional compliance costs we may incur or the timing of such costs. These new or changed laws, regulations and standards are subject to varying interpretations, in many cases due to their lack of specificity, and as a result, their application in practice may evolve over time as new guidance is provided by courts and regulatory and governing bodies. This could result in continuing uncertainty regarding compliance matters and higher costs necessitated by ongoing revisions to disclosure and governance practices. Maintaining appropriate standards of corporate governance and public disclosure may result in increased general and administrative expenses and a diversion of management’s time and attention from revenue-generating activities to compliance activities. In addition, if we fail to comply with new or changed laws, regulations and standards, regulatory authorities may initiate legal proceedings against us and our business and our reputation may be harmed.
Our shares may have limited liquidity.
A substantial portion of our shares of common stock are closely held by certain institutional and insider investors. Consequently, the public float for our shares may be highly limited. As a result, you may encounter difficulty selling large blocks of your shares or obtaining a suitable price at which to sell your shares.
Our stock price may be volatile, which may result in losses to our shareholders.
The stock markets have experienced significant price and trading volume fluctuations, and the market prices of companies quoted on the Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board, the stock market on which shares of our common stock are quoted, generally have been very volatile and have experienced sharp share price and trading volume changes. The trading price of our common stock is likely to be volatile and could fluctuate widely in response to many of the following factors, some of which are beyond our control:
· | variations in our operating results; |
· | announcements of technological innovations, new services or product lines by us or our competitors; | |
· | changes in expectations of our future financial performance, including financial estimates by securities analysts and investors; |
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· | changes in operating and stock price performance of other companies in our industry; |
· | additions or departures of key personnel; and |
· | future sales of our common stock. |
Domestic and international stock markets often experience significant price and volume fluctuations. These fluctuations, as well as general economic and political conditions unrelated to our performance, may adversely affect the price of our common stock. In particular, following initial public offerings, the market prices for stocks of companies often reach levels that bear no established relationship to the operating performance of these companies. These market prices are generally not sustainable and could vary widely. In the past, following periods of volatility in the market price of a public company’s securities, securities class action litigation has often been initiated.
We have broad discretion as to the use of proceeds from this Financing and may not use the proceeds effectively.
Our management team will retain broad discretion as to the allocation and timing of the use of proceeds from the Financing and may spend these proceeds in ways with which our shareholders may not agree. The failure of our management to apply these funds effectively could result in unfavorable returns and uncertainty about our prospects, each of which could cause the price of our common stock to decline.
Our officers and directors own a substantial portion of our outstanding common stock, which will enable them to influence many significant corporate actions and in certain circumstances may prevent a change in control that would otherwise be beneficial to our shareholders.
Our directors and executive officers, specifically Chung Kwok, Po Nei Sze, and Andrew Chang, control approximately 59.7% of our outstanding shares of stock that are entitled to vote on all corporate actions. These stockholders, acting together, could have a substantial impact on matters requiring the vote of the shareholders, including the election of our directors and most of our corporate actions. This control could delay, defer or prevent others from initiating a potential merger, takeover or other change in our control, even if these actions would benefit our shareholders and us. This control could adversely affect the voting and other rights of our other shareholders and could depress the market price of our common stock.
A large number of additional shares may be sold into the public market in the near future, which may cause the market price of our common stock to decline significantly even if our business is doing well.
Sales of a substantial amount of common stock in the public market, or the perception that these sales may occur, could adversely affect the market price of our common stock. Assuming the full conversion of our Series B Preferred Stock, we will have approximately 176,116,942 shares of common stock outstanding as of March 31, 2008. As restrictions on resale of such additional shares end, the market price could drop significantly if the holders of these restricted shares sell them or are perceived by the market as intending to sell them.
A large number of common shares are issuable upon exercise of outstanding common share warrants and upon conversion of our Series B Preferred Stock. The exercise or conversion of these securities could result in the substantial dilution of your investment in terms of your percentage ownership in the Company as well as the book value of your common shares. The sale of a large amount of common shares received upon exercise of these warrants on the public market to finance the exercise price or to pay associated income taxes, or the perception that such sales could occur, could substantially depress the prevailing market prices for our shares.
As of March 31, 2008, there are outstanding warrants entitling the holders to purchase up to 28,510,347 common shares at an exercise price of $0.326 per share. The exercise price for all of the aforesaid warrants may be less than your cost to acquire our common shares. In the event of the exercise of these securities, you could suffer substantial dilution of your investment in terms of your percentage ownership in the company as well as the book value of your common shares. In addition, the holders of the common share purchase warrants may sell common shares in tandem with their exercise of those options or warrants to finance that exercise, or may resell the shares purchased in order to cover any income tax liabilities that may arise from their exercise of the warrants.
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We incur increased costs and compliance risks as a result of being a public company with substantial business operations.
As a public company, we incur significant legal, accounting and other expenses that we did not incur prior to the closing of the share exchange transaction as a shell company with no business operations and nominal assets. We incur costs associated with our public company reporting requirements and costs associated with recently adopted corporate governance requirements, including certain requirements under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as well as new rules implemented by the SEC. These rules and regulations, in particular Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, significantly increased our legal and financial compliance costs and make some activities more time-consuming and costly. Like many smaller public companies, we face a significant impact from required compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Section 404 requires management of public companies to evaluate the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting and the independent auditors to attest to the effectiveness of such internal controls and the evaluation performed by management. The SEC has adopted rules implementing Section 404 for public companies as well as disclosure requirements. The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, or PCAOB, has adopted documentation and attestation standards that the independent auditors must follow in conducting its attestation under Section 404.
These new rules and regulations also make it more difficult and more expensive for us to obtain director and officer liability insurance, and we may be required to accept reduced policy limits and coverage or incur substantially higher costs to obtain the same or similar coverage. As a result, it may be more difficult for us to attract and retain qualified individuals to serve on our Board of Directors or as executive officers. We are currently evaluating and monitoring developments with respect to these new rules, and we cannot predict or estimate the amount of additional costs we may incur or the timing of such costs.
If we fail to maintain the adequacy of our internal controls, our ability to provide accurate financial statements and comply with the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 could be impaired, which could cause our stock price to decrease substantially.
We take measures to address and improve our financial reporting and compliance capabilities, and we plan to obtain additional financial and accounting resources to support and enhance our ability to meet the requirements of being a public company. We will need to continue to improve our financial and managerial controls, reporting systems and procedures, and documentation thereof. If our financial and managerial controls, reporting systems or procedures fail, we may not be able to provide accurate financial statements on a timely basis or comply with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 as it applies to us. Any failure of our internal controls or our ability to provide accurate financial statements could cause the trading price of our common stock to decrease substantially.
Our common shares are thinly traded and, you may be unable to sell at or near ask prices or at all if you need to convert your Series B Preferred Stock and sell your shares to raise money or otherwise desire to liquidate such shares.
We cannot predict the extent to which an active public market for our common stock will develop or be sustained. Our common shares have historically been sporadically or “thinly-traded” on the “Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board,” meaning that the number of persons interested in purchasing our common shares at or near bid prices at any given time may be relatively small or non-existent. This situation is attributable to a number of factors, including the fact that the Company is a small company that is relatively unknown to stock analysts, stock brokers, institutional investors and others in the investment community that generate or influence sales volume, and that even if we came to the attention of such persons, they tend to be risk-averse and would be reluctant to follow an unproven company such as ours or purchase or recommend the purchase of our shares until such time as we became more seasoned and viable. As a consequence, there may be periods of several days or more when trading activity in our shares is minimal or non-existent, as compared to a seasoned issuer which has a large and steady volume of trading activity that will generally support continuous sales without an adverse effect on share price. We cannot give you any assurance that a broader or more active public trading market for our common stock will develop or be sustained, or that current trading levels will be sustained.
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The market price for our common stock is particularly volatile given our status as a relatively small company with a small and thinly traded “float” and lack of current revenues that could lead to wide fluctuations in our share price. The price at which you convert your Series B Preferred Stock into our common stock many be indicative of the price that will prevail in the trading market. You may be unable to sell your common stock at or above your purchase price if at all, which may result in substantial losses to you.
The market for our common shares is characterized by significant price volatility when compared to seasoned issuers, and we expect that our share price will continue to be more volatile than a seasoned issuer for the indefinite future. The volatility in our share price is attributable to a number of factors. First, as noted above, our common shares are sporadically and/or thinly traded. As a consequence of this lack of liquidity, the trading of relatively small quantities of shares by our shareholders may disproportionately influence the price of those shares in either direction. The price for our shares could, for example, decline precipitously in the event that a large number of our common shares are sold on the market without commensurate demand, as compared to a seasoned issuer which could better absorb those sales without adverse impact on its share price. Secondly, an investment in us is a speculative or “risky” investment due to our lack of revenues or profits to date and uncertainty of future market acceptance for current and potential products. As a consequence of this enhanced risk, more risk-adverse investors may, under the fear of losing all or most of their investment in the event of negative news or lack of progress, be more inclined to sell their shares on the market more quickly and at greater discounts than would be the case with the stock of a seasoned issuer.
Shareholders should be aware that, according to SEC Release No. 34-29093, the market for penny stocks has suffered in recent years from patterns of fraud and abuse. Such patterns include (1) control of the market for the security by one or a few broker-dealers that are often related to the promoter or issuer; (2) manipulation of prices through prearranged matching of purchases and sales and false and misleading press releases; (3) boiler room practices involving high-pressure sales tactics and unrealistic price projections by inexperienced sales persons; (4) excessive and undisclosed bid-ask differential and markups by selling broker-dealers; and (5) the wholesale dumping of the same securities by promoters and broker-dealers after prices have been manipulated to a desired level, along with the resulting inevitable collapse of those prices and with consequent investor losses. Our management is aware of the abuses that have occurred historically in the penny stock market. Although we do not expect to be in a position to dictate the behavior of the market or of broker-dealers who participate in the market, management will strive within the confines of practical limitations to prevent the described patterns from being established with respect to our securities. The occurrence of these patterns or practices could increase the volatility of our share price.
Other than the dividend payments that are due for the Series B Preferred Stock, we do not anticipate paying any cash dividends.
Other than the dividend payments that are due for the Series B Preferred Stock, we presently do not anticipate that we will pay any dividends on any of our capital stock in the foreseeable future. The payment of dividends, if any, would be contingent upon our revenues and earnings, if any, capital requirements, and general financial condition. The payment of any dividends will be within the discretion of our Board of Directors. We presently intend to retain all earnings, if any, to implement our business plan; accordingly, we do not anticipate the declaration of any dividends in the foreseeable future.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
None.
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ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
None.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
(a) | None. |
(b) | There were no changes to the procedures by which security holders may recommend nominees to our board of directors. |
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
Exhibit Number | Description | |
2.1 | Amended and Restated Securities Purchase Agreement, dated August 25, 2005 (5) | |
2.2 | Transfer and Assumption Agreement dated as of May 31, 2005 (5) | |
2.3 | Exchange Agreement by and among Cyber, KI Equity, Hamptons Investment Group, Ltd., Prime and the Prime Shareholders dated July 7, 2006 (6) | |
2.4 | Guarantee and Assumption Agreement by and among Cyber, Infosmart, IS International, IS Technology and IS Media dated July 7, 2006 (6) | |
2.5 | First Amendment to the Exchange Agreement dated August 16, 2006 between Cyber, KI Equity Partners, LLC, Hamptons Investment Group, Ltd., Prime, Prime Shareholders, Infosmart Group Ltd. and the Infosmart Shareholders (7) | |
2.6 | Amended and Restated Guarantee and Assumption Agreement by and among Cyber, IS International, IS Technology and IS Media dated August 16, 2006 (7) | |
2.7 | Voting Agreement by and among the Infosmart Stockholders and KI Equity dated August 16, 2006 (7) | |
2.8 | Escrow Agreement by and among Cyber, KI Equity, Infosmart, the Infosmart Stockholders and Richardson, as escrow agent, dated August 16, 2006 (7) | |
2.9 | Financial Advisory Agreement by an among Keating Securities LLC and Cyber Merchants Exchange Inc. dated August 16, 2006 (7) | |
3.1 | Articles of Incorporation (1) | |
3.2 | Bylaws (1) | |
3.3 | Text of Amendment to Bylaws (9) |
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3.4 | Certificate Of Determination Of Rights, Preferences, Privileges And Restrictions Of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (7) | |
3.5 | Certificate Of Determination Of Rights, Preferences, Privileges And Restrictions Of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (7) | |
4.1 | Lock-Up Agreement (2) | |
4.2 | Specimen Stock Certificate for Shares of Common Stock of the Company (4) | |
4.3 | Warrant expiring October 15, 2002 issued by the Company to Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation on October 15, 1997 (1) | |
4.4 | Warrant expiring February 10, 2004 issued by the Company to Imperial Bank on February 10, 1999 (4) | |
4.5 | Warrant expiring May 25, 2005 issued by the Company to Factory 2-U on May 25, 2000 (3) | |
10.1 | Placement Agent Agreement dated July 7, 2006 between the Registrant, Securities, LLC and Axiom Capital Management, Inc. (7) | |
10.2 | Form of Subscription Agreement between the Registrant and the Investor to be identified therein (7) | |
10.3 | Registration Rights Agreement (7) | |
10.4 | Form of Common Stock Purchase Warrant (7) | |
10.5 | Assignment and Assumption of Placement Agreement by an among Infosmart, Cyber, Keatings Securities, LLC and Axiom Capital Management, Inc. dated August 16, 2006 (7) | |
10.6 | Appointment Letter Agreement by and among Po Nei Sze and Infosmart Group Limited dated June 1, 2006 (7) | |
10.7 | Appointment Letter Agreement by and among Andrew Chang and Infosmart Group Limited dated July 1, 2006 (7) | |
10.8 | Appointment Letter Agreement by and among Chung Kwok (aka Andy Kwok) and Infosmart Group Limited dated July 1, 2006 (7) | |
10.9 | Cooperation Agreement by and among Infoscience Media Ltd. and Infoscience Holdings Ltd. dated December 1, 2005 (7) | |
10.10 | Cooperation Agreement by and among Info Smart Technology Limited. and Mega Century Limited dated January 1, 2006 (7) | |
10.11 | Amendment Agreement by and among Info smart Technology Limited, Info Smart International Enterprises Limited, and Mega Century Ltd. dated January 1, 2006 (7) | |
10.12 | Banking Facilities Letter Agreement by and between Infoscience Media Limited and Hang Seng Bank Limited dated September 15, 2005 (7) |
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10.13 | General Banking Facilities Agreement by and between Info Smart Technology Ltd. and Chiyu Banking Corporation Limited dated November 28, 2003 (7) | |
10.14 | Contract for two Automatic Dual Track DVDR Manufacturing Systems "Streamline II DVDR" between Infoscience Media Ltd. and ACME Cassette Manufacturing Limited dated September 15, 2004 (7) | |
10.15 | Sale and Purchase Agreement between Infoscience Media Limited and New Passion Investments Limited dated December 1, 2006 (8) | |
10.16 | Securities Purchase Agreement, dated April 30, 2008 (9) | |
10.17 | Form of Secured Debenture (9) | |
10.18 | Form of Warrant (9) | |
10.19 | Security Agreement, dated April 30, 2008 (9) | |
10.20 | Registration Rights Agreement, dated April 30, 2008 (9) | |
10.21 | Form of Secured Convertible Debenture (9) | |
31.1 | Section 302 Certification by the Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer * | |
31.2 | Section 302 Certification by the Corporation’s Chief Financial Officer * |
32.1 | Section 906 Certification by the Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer * | |
32.2 | Section 906 Certification by the Corporation’s Chief Financial Officer * |
* Filed herewith
(1) | Filed on May 6, 1999 as an exhibit to the Company's Registration Statement on Form SB-2 (File No. 333-60487), as amended, and incorporated herein by reference. |
(2) | Filed on January 27, 2000 as an exhibit to a report by the Company on a Form 8-A and incorporated herein by reference. |
(3) | Filed on September 15, 2006 as an exhibit to the Company 's Registration Statement on Form SB-2 (File No. 333-137362) and incorporated herein by reference. |
(4) | Filed on September 29, 2000 as an exhibit to the Company 's report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2000 and incorporated herein by reference. |
(5) | Filed on August 26, 2005 as an exhibit to a report by the Company on a Form 8-K dated August 25, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference. |
(6) | Filed on July 12, 2006 as an exhibit to a report by the Company on a Form 8-K dated July 7, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference. |
(7) | Filed as an exhibit to the Company 's first Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 24, 2006. |
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(8) | Filed as an exhibit to the Company 's second Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 24, 2006. |
(9) | Filed as an exhibit to the Company 's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 5, 2008. |
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
INFOSMART GROUP, INC. | ||
(Registrant) | ||
Date: May 20, 2008 | By: | /s/ Parker Seto |
Parker Seto | ||
Chief Executive Officer and President |
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