UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
x | ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008
OR
o | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from to
Commission file number: 001-15643
INFOSMART GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
California | 95-4597370 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | |
5th Floor, QPL Industrial Building, 126-140 Texaco Road, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong | N/A | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number: (852) 2944-9905
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: Common Stock, no par value
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes o No þ
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes o No þ
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 þ No o
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained herein, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. 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” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Accelerated filer ¨ | |
Non-accelerated filer ¨ | Smaller reporting company þ |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes o No þ
State the aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which the common equity was last sold, or the average bid and asked price of such common equity, as of the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed fiscal year: $5,654,618 computed by reference to $0.035 as of December 31, 2008.
Number of shares of common stock outstanding as of April 30, 2009: 161,560,520
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TO ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
FOR YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008
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PART I | ||
Item 1. | Business | 1 |
Item 1A. | Risk Factors | 10 |
Item 1B. | Unresolved Staff Comments | 20 |
Item 2. | Properties | 20 |
Item 3. | Legal Proceedings | 21 |
Item 4. | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders | 21 |
PART II | ||
Item 5. | Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities | 21 |
Item 6. | Selected Financial Data | 22 |
Item 7. | Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation | 22 |
Item 7A. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | 31 |
Item 8. | Financial Statements and Supplementary Data | 31 |
Item 9. | Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure | 32 |
Item 9A. | Controls and Procedures | 32 |
Item 9B. | Other Information | 32 |
PART III | ||
Item 10. | Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance | 33 |
Item 11. | Executive Compensation | 35 |
Item 12. | Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters | 37 |
Item 13. | Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence | 38 |
Item 14. | Principal Accounting Fees and Services | 38 |
PART IV | ||
Item 15. | Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules | 39 |
Signatures | 40 |
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Report contains forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain as they are based on current expectations and assumptions concerning future events or future performance of the Company. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are only predictions and speak only as of the date hereof. Forward-looking statements usually contain the words “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” or similar expressions, and are subject to numerous known and unknown risks and uncertainties. In evaluating such statements, prospective investors should carefully review various risks and uncertainties identified in this Report, including the matters set forth under the captions “Risk Factors” and in the Company’s other SEC filings. These risks and uncertainties could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or publicly announce revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect future events or developments.
Although forward-looking statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K reflect the good faith judgment of our management, such statements can only be based on facts and factors currently known by us. Consequently, forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results and outcomes may differ materially from the results and outcomes discussed in or anticipated by the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences in results and outcomes include, without limitation, those specifically addressed under the heading “Risks Relating to Our Business” below, as well as those discussed elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Readers are urged not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. We file reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). You can read and copy any materials we file with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room, 100 F. Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20549 on official business days during the hours of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. You can obtain additional information about the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. In addition, the SEC maintains an Internet site (www.sec.gov) that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC, including the Company.
We undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect any event or circumstance that may arise after the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Readers are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made throughout the entirety of this annual report, which attempt to advise interested parties of the risks and factors that may affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
Overview
We are in the business of developing, manufacturing, marketing and sales of recordable digital versatile disc (“DVDR”) media and recordable compact discs (“CDR”). We currently manufacture DVDRs with 8x and 16x writable speeds as well as CDRs with 52x writable speeds, and have been developing our DVD-R manufacturing basis in both Hong Kong and Brazil to capture the worldwide market. As the “war” between high density format DVDR (“HD-DVD”) and Blu-ray DVD formats has ended with the Blu-ray DVD format surviving in the marketplace to become the latest format of DVD recordable media, we have a new perspective in business development in the world market for the next 5 years. We have acquired the first set of Blu-ray DVD replication systems in the China/Hong Kong region and will devote more resources to developing the market for Blu-ray DVD replication systems. We have customers in Western Europe, Australia, China and South America.
We produce our products through our two main operational business subsidiaries, Infoscience Media Limited (“IS Media”) at our state-of-the-art DVDR manufacturing facilities in Hong Kong and Discobras Industria E Comercio de Electro Eletronica Limiteda (“Discobras”) at our state-of-the-art DVDR & CDR manufacturing facilities in Brazil.
History and Development of the Company
History
We were incorporated on July 16, 1996 in the State of California under the name Cyber Merchants Exchange, Inc. (“Cyber”). In July 1999, we raised approximately $3.2 million through an initial public offering. On June 30, 2000, we raised an additional $6.3 million in a private placement offering subscribed by 30 high net-worth Chinese investors. Prior to our reorganization, as described below, we were an intermediary to global suppliers and buyers in the manufacturing, wholesaling and retailing apparel business. Effective October 12, 2006, we changed our name from Cyber Merchants Exchange, Inc. to Infosmart Group, Inc. (the “Company”).
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In December 2006, IS Media acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding common stock of Infoscience Holdings Limited (“IS Holdings”). IS Media has a cooperation agreement with IS Holdings wherein it manufactures its DVDRs using certain patent licenses owned by IS Holdings. IS Media acquired IS Holdings to guarantee the continuation of this cooperation agreement. We also have a Brazilian subsidiary, Discobras Industria E Comercio de Electro Eletronica Limiteda (“Discobras”), which was formed in March 2006 by IS Media and a local partner, with registered capital of US$8 million for our new Brazilian DVDR production facility. IS Media currently holds a 99.42% ownership interest in Discobras, and the local partner holds the remaining 0.58% ownership interest in Discobras. In addition, we incorporated a new subsidiary, Portabello Global Limited (“Portabello”), for distributing and reselling our recordable digital versatile discs and media to customers in South America.
Company Reorganization
On May 16, 2004, our shareholders of record on March 25, 2005 approved a reorganization of the Company (the "Company Reorganization"). The Company Reorganization is summarized as follows:
· | We transferred of all of our assets and liabilities (the "Transfer") to ASAP Show Inc., a then wholly owned subsidiary ("ASAP"), effective May 31, 2005 pursuant to a Transfer and Assumption Agreement (“Transfer Agreement”), with ASAP continuing to operate the trade show business previously carried on by us; |
· | We issued a stock bonus to certain directors and key employees of 120,862 shares of our common stock, on a post-reverse split basis, effective May 31, 2005 (the “Stock Bonus”); |
· | We effected a one for eight and one-half (1-for-8.5) reverse stock split of our common stock (the "Reverse Split") with special treatment to preserve round lot stockholders, effective July 18, 2005; |
· | On or about August 25, 2005, we distributed 8,626,480 shares of common stock of ASAP, representing all of the outstanding shares of ASAP, to our shareholders of record on August 18, 2005 on a pro rata basis (the "Distribution"), with such distributed shares being held by our transfer agent as depository agent until such time as the Form 10-SB filed by ASAP became effective with all comments from the SEC cleared (certificates representing such shares were issued by the transfer agent to the shareholders on or about March 27, 2006); |
· | We entered into an amended and restated Securities Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) with KI Equity effective as of August 25, 2005; and |
· | On September 30, 2005, we completed the sale of 7,104,160 shares of our common stock to KI Equity for $415,000 (the "Investment"), with the net proceeds of the Investment being paid to ASAP pursuant to the terms of the Transfer Agreement. |
In connection with the closing of the Investment, our then current directors and officers resigned, and Kevin Keating was appointed the sole director and officer of the Company. We accounted for the Company Reorganization as a reverse spinoff in accordance with the Emerging Issues Task Force Issue No. (“EITF”) 02-11, “Accounting for Reverse Spinoffs.” In a reverse spinoff, the legal spinnee (ASAP) is treated as though it were the spinnor for accounting purposes. Reverse spinoff accounting is appropriate as the treatment of the legal spinnee as the accounting spinnor results in the most accurate depiction of the substance of the transaction for shareholders and other users of the consolidated financials statements. Under this treatment, the historical financial statements of the Company became the historical financial statements of ASAP. In making its determination, the Company considered the following indicators, among others: (i) the accounting spinnor (legal spinnee, ASAP) is larger than the accounting spinnee (legal spinnor, the Company); (ii) the fair value of the accounting spinnor (legal spinnee) is greater than that of the accounting spinnee (legal spinnor); (iii) the accounting spinnor (legal spinnee) retains the senior management of the formerly combined entity; and (iv) the accounting spinnor (legal spinnee) retains senior management. As a result of the Company Reorganization, the Company became a shell company with nominal assets and operations, with a business purpose being to identify, evaluate and complete a business combination with an operating company.
Change in Control Transaction
On July 7, 2006, the Company entered into an Exchange Agreement with KI Equity Partners LLC, Prime Fortune Enterprises Ltd. (“Prime”), the equity owners of Prime, namely, Mr. Chung Kwok, Ms. Po Nei Sze and Prime Corporate Developments Limited (the “Prime Shareholders”), and Hamptons Investment Group Ltd. (“Hamptons”) (collectively the “Infosmart BVI Shareholders”) to acquire all of the equity ownership of Infosmart Group Limited, a British Virgin Islands company (“Infosmart BVI”) through the acquisition of Prime, the former 100% direct equity owner and holding company of Infosmart BVI. Under the terms of the Exchange Agreement, immediately prior to the closing of the share exchange transaction, Hamptons was to receive 58.82352 shares of Prime’s capital stock as payment for its services as a finder in connection with the exchange transaction.
However, on August 11, 2006 and prior to the closing of the share exchange transaction, Prime’s and Infosmart BVI’s board of directors and their respective shareholders agreed to restructure the ownership of Infosmart BVI’s issued capital stock, resulting in the transfer of the entire equity ownership of Infosmart BVI directly to Mr. Chung Kwok, Ms. Po Nei Sze and Prime Corporate Developments Limited. On August 14, 2006, the Company entered into a First Amendment to the Exchange Agreement with KI Equity, Prime, the equity owners of Prime, Infosmart BVI, the equity owners of Infosmart BVI (which also consisted of Mr. Chung Kwok, Ms. Lui Sau Wan and Prime Corporate Developments Limited), and Hamptons, whereby Infosmart BVI and the Infosmart BVI Shareholders replaced Prime and the Prime Shareholders as a parties to the Exchange Agreement, and they assumed all of Prime’s and the Prime Shareholders’ obligations, representations, warranties, liabilities and responsibilities under the Exchange Agreement, including Prime’s obligation to issue the shares of stock to compensate Hamptons for its services immediately prior to the closing of the share exchange transaction. Pursuant to the Exchange Agreement, as amended by the First Amendment, the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of Infosmart BVI’s capital stock from the equity owners of Infosmart BVI and Hamptons, and the Infosmart BVI Shareholders transferred and contributed all of their Infosmart BVI shares to the Company. In exchange, the Company issued to the Infosmart BVI Shareholders 1,000,000 shares of the Company’s Series A Preferred Stock, which were convertible into 116,721,360 shares of the Company’s common stock.
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The closing of the Exchange Agreement was contingent on a minimum of $7,000,000 being subscribed for, and funded into escrow, by certain accredited and institutional investors (“Investors”) for the purchase of shares of the Company’s Series B Preferred Stock promptly after the closing of the Exchange Agreement under terms and conditions approved by the Company’s board of directors immediately following the Exchange Agreement (the “Financing”). The closing of the Financing was contingent on the closing of the Exchange Agreement, and the Exchange Agreement was contingent on the closing of the Financing.
Recent Financing
Immediately following the closing of the Exchange Agreement, we received gross proceeds of approximately $7.65 million in connection with the Financing from the Investors. Pursuant to Subscription Agreements entered into with these Investors, we sold 1,092,857.143 shares of our Series B Preferred Stock at a price per share of $7.00. Each share of Series B Preferred Stock is convertible into shares of our common stock. The Company registered the common stock underlying the Series B Preferred Stock issued in the Financing with the Securities and Exchange Commission for resale by the Investors. After commissions and expenses, we received net proceeds of approximately $6.89 million in the Financing.
In connection with the issuance of the Series B Preferred Stock to the Investors, the Company issued warrants to the Investors to purchase an aggregate of 29,310,345 shares of common stock, on as-converted basis, of the Company. The warrants have an exercise price of $0.326 per share, subject to adjustments.
Keating Securities, LLC and Axiom Capital Management, Inc. (“Placement Agents”) acted as placement agent in connection with the Financing. For their services, the Placement Agents received a commission equal to 8% of the gross proceeds from the Financing and a non-accountable expense allowance equal to 2% of the gross proceeds. In addition, the Placement Agents received, for nominal consideration, five-year warrants to purchase 10% of the number of shares of common stock into which the Series B Preferred Stock issued in the Financing may be converted (“Placement Agent Warrants”). The Placement Agent Warrants are exercisable at any time at a price equal 125% of the conversion price, on a net-issuance or cashless basis. The Placement Agent Warrants have registration rights similar to the registration rights afforded to the holders of Series B Preferred Stock and Warrants. The Company also paid for the out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the Placement Agent and all purchasers in the amount of $25,000.
Upon completion of the exchange transaction, and after giving effect to the Financing, the Infosmart BVI Shareholders owned 1,000,000 shares of the Company’s Series A Preferred Stock, and the Investors in the aggregate received 1,092,857.143 shares of our Series B Preferred Stock. The Series A Preferred Stock automatically converted into 116,721,360 shares of common stock upon the filing and approval of a Certificate of Amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of California on October 12, 2006. Immediately after the exchange transaction, the Infosmart BVI Shareholders and the Investors owned, in the aggregate, 91.84% of our issued and outstanding shares of common stock after giving effect to the conversion of the Series A and Series B Preferred Stock into common stock, and the Company’s stockholders immediately prior to the exchange transaction owned 8.16% of the outstanding common stock (or, 12,969,040 shares of our common stock) after giving effect to the conversion of the Series A and Series B Preferred Stock into common stock.
The issuance of the Series A Preferred Shares to the Infosmart BVI Shareholders and, upon conversion, the shares of the Company’s common stock underlying the Series A Preferred Shares, was intended to be exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), pursuant to Regulation S promulgated thereunder. The issuance of the Series B Preferred Shares to Investors was intended to be exempt from registration under the Securities Act pursuant to Section 4(2) thereof and such other available exemptions. As such, the Series A Preferred Shares and the Series B Preferred Shares, and upon conversion thereof, the Company’s common stock, may not be offered or sold in the United States unless they are registered under the Securities Act, or an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act is available.
Name Change and Increase in Authorized Shares of Common Stock
On October 12, 2006, the Company effected an increase in the number of authorized shares of the Company’s common stock from 40,000,000 shares to 300,000,000 shares and also effected a change of the Company’s corporate name (the “Name Change”) to “Infosmart Group, Inc.” (the “Amendments”) through the filing of a Certificate of Amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation with the State of California’s Secretary of State. Per the conversion rights set forth in the Certificate of Determination for the Series A Preferred Stock, upon filing and acceptance of the Amendments to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation, all of the Series A Preferred Stock were automatically converted into approximately 116,721,360 shares of the Company’s Common Stock. The Company’s Name Change and its trading symbol (OTCBB: IFSG) became effective on the OTC Bulletin Board on October 18, 2006.
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Infosmart BVI
History
Infosmart Group Limited (“Infosmart BVI”) was incorporated in the British Virgin Islands on August 23, 2005 under the International Business Companies Act of the British Virgin Islands. Prior to the Restructuring (as described above), Prime Fortune Enterprises Limited, a British Virgin Islands company (“Prime”), was the sole equity owner and shareholder of 100% of Infosmart BVI’s issued capital shares. In August 2006, the board of directors of both Prime and Infosmart BVI decided to restructure certain shareholdings in Infosmart BVI so that after the Restructuring, Prime would no longer own 100% of Infosmart BVI’s issued capital shares and so that Prime Corporate Developments Ltd. (“Prime Corporate”), Mr. Chung Kwok and Ms. Sau Wan Lui would replace Prime as the direct owners of 100% of the issued capital shares and equity ownership of Infosmart BVI.
Prior to the Restructuring, Prime owned 100% of the issued capital shares of Infosmart BVI, which consisted of one (1) issued capital share, and Prime’s issued capital shares were owned as follows: 713 shares held by Prime Corporate, 212 shares held by Mr. Chung Kwok, and 75 shares held by Lui Sau Wan. On August 11, 2006, in connection with the Restructuring, Prime’s board of directors approved resolutions for Prime to transfer the one (1) issued capital share of Infosmart BVI owned by Prime to Prime shareholder Chung Kwok in exchange for a cash payment of $1.00 (the “Prime Transfer”), and that pursuant to such resolutions, Prime transferred the one Infosmart BVI share to Chung Kwok on August 11, 2006 in exchange for the $1.00 cash payment.
Further, on August 11, 2006 and concurrent with the Prime Transfer, Infosmart BVI’s Board approved resolutions for the issuance of 999 new shares in Infosmart BVI to Prime Corporate Developments Limited (“Prime Corporate”), Chung Kwok and Lui Sau Wan, as follows: 713 shares to Prime Corporate, 211 shares to Chung Kwok, and 75 shares to Lui Sau Wan, in exchange for a cash payment by Prime Corporate, Chung Kwok and Lui Sau Wan of $1.00 per Infosmart BVI share that each receives (the “Infosmart BVI Share Issuance”) or an aggregate total payment of $999 for such shares. On August 11, 2006, Infosmart BVI issued the 999 Infosmart BVI shares, in amounts as described above, to Prime Corporate, Chung Kwok and Lui Sau Wan and, in exchange, received the $999 cash payment, pursuant to such resolutions.
As a result of and immediately after the Prime Transfer and the Infosmart BVI Share Issuance, Prime Corporate, Mr. Chung Kwok and Ms. Sau Wan Lui became the owners of 100% of the issued capital shares of Infosmart BVI, with each of them owning the same number of Infosmart BVI shares as the number of Prime shares that each currently owns. Pursuant to a group reorganization completed in October 2005 (the “Infosmart BVI Reorganization”), Infosmart BVI is the holding company (directly and indirectly) of IS Technology, IS International, IS Media, and Discobras.
Infosmart BVI started in the DVDR manufacturing business with the establishment of IS Technology. Founded in Hong Kong in August of 2002, IS Technology was the first company in Hong Kong to manufacture recordable digital versatile discs. With the continual growth in DVDR demand, the initial shareholders of IS Technology took in other shareholders to form two other companies, IS International and IS Media Limited, to produce DVDRs. , In December 2006, IS Media acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding common stock of Infoscience Holdings Limited (“IS Holdings”). IS Media has a Cooperation Agreement with IS Holdings wherein it manufactures its DVDRs using certain patent licenses owned by IS Holdings. IS Media acquired IS Holdings to guarantee the continuation of this agreement. These four companies and Discobras now form the Company’s main operational business in Hong Kong and Brazil respectively.
Current Organizational Structure
As a result of the share exchange transaction, the Company Reorganization, the Infosmart BVI Reorganization, the Restructuring, and subsequent acquisitions of new subsidiaries, the Company’s current organizational structure is as follows (the percentages depict the current equity interests):
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Our Business
We develop, manufacture, market and sell 8x and 16x writable speed DVDRs and 52x writable speed CDRs, and we are preparing for manufacturing of Blu-Ray format DVDR discs. In order to act as a one-stop-shop for the optical storage media needs for our customers, we also outsource orders for products we do not produce ourselves, such as DVD±RW discs and DVD-RAM discs and other low margin DVDR items. We have customers in Western Europe, China, South America and Australia. To capture the South American market, we have established a sales and distribution network in Brazil and set up a DVDR production facility in Brazil, and we have a subsidiary, Portabello, that distributes and resells our recordable digital versatile discs and media to customers in South America.
Current Products
We currently develop, manufacture, market and sell recordable digital versatile discs (“DVDRs”). A DVDR is an optical disc storage media format that can be used for data storage, including movies with high video and sound quality. DVDRs are manufactured with different writable speed ratings. The writable speed ratings of blank DVDRs match the speed at which the recording lasers in digital versatile disc (“DVD”) drives (such as those found in DVD players or the DVD disc drives in computers) can write or “burn” data onto the DVDRs. Currently, most DVD drives are able to write or “burn” data onto DVDRs at 8 times (“8x”) or 16 times (“16x”) the industry set standard speed for writing or “burning” data onto a DVDR disc. We manufacture discs with 8x and 16x writable speed ratings. We estimate that our sales of our 8x writable speed DVDRs account for approximately 60% of our output, while 16x writable speed DVDRs make up approximately 40% of our output.
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.
The following is a segment analysis of our products:
Flash drive and memory card | DVDR and Related Products | CDR | Blu-ray | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Twelve months ended December 31, | Twelve months ended December 31, | Twelve months ended December 31, | Twelve months ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2008 | 2007 | 2008 | 2007 | 2008 | 2007 | 2008 | 2007 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenue from external customers | $ | 650,962 | 38,073,558 | $ | 32,179,157 | 63,811,547 | $ | 2,275,466 | 3,084,795 | $ | 1,810,000 | - | ||||||||||||||||||||
Segment profit/(loss) | (1,020,022 | ) | (7,661,647 | ) | (5,400,670 | ) | 17,919,622 | 392,082 | (16,988 | ) | 915,000 | - | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2008 | 2007 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenue from external customers | $ | 36,915,585 | 104,969,899 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Segment profit/(loss) | (5,113,610 | ) | 10,240,987 |
Research and Development
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.
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Manufacturing
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. 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
Intellectual Properties and Licenses
Our subsidiary Infoscience Media Limited (“IS Media”) entered into a cooperation agreement (“Cooperation Agreement”) with Infoscience Holdings Limited, a then independent third party and currently a subsidiary of IS Media (“IS Holdings”), on December 1, 2005. Under the Cooperation Agreement, the parties agreed to operationally combine their production facilities so that both IS Media and IS Holdings could both produce DVDRs at their combined facilities using certain intellectual properties for the production of DVDRs for which IS Holdings holds patent licenses (the “Patent License”) for use from the DVDR developer (the “License Agreement”) and also a right to manufacture DVDRs under a government manufacturing license (the ”Manufacturing License”) held by IS Holdings. IS Holdings also agreed that IS Media shall have full legal and beneficial ownership of the first 5,000,000 DVDR discs (the “Second Minimum Quantity”) produced in both IS Media’s and IS Holding’s production facilities (the “Combined Facilities”) for each whole month during the one year term of the Cooperation Agreement.
In exchange, IS Media agreed: (1) IS Holdings shall receive full legal and beneficial ownership of all DVDRs produced in the Combined Facilities that are in excess of the Second Minimum Quantity; and (2) to provide IS Holdings with stand-by credit of not more than HK$30,000,000 from IS Media’s own sources or indirectly from any third party including any licensed Hong Kong bank. Under the Cooperation Agreement, IS Holdings is responsible for paying all the relevant licensee fees, and IS Media is responsible for all the recurrent costs and expenses (except for rent and public utilities, for which each party is responsible for the costs they incur in their own production facility) incurred for the production of all DVDR products manufactured in the Combined Facilities during the one year term of the Cooperation Agreement.
IS Media purchased 100% of the outstanding stock of IS Holdings on December 1, 2006 by entering into a Sale and Purchase Agreement with New Passion Investments Limited. Thus, the Company now indirectly owns the Manufacturing License and Patent License. The Cooperation Agreement was extended for a further 2 years until December 31, 2008.
The patent license held by IS Holdings was 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 (or for which these companies have patent applications pending) by participating companies including Philips, Sony, Hewlett Packard and/or Pioneer that are essential in the DVDR manufacturing process. The patent license offered through Philips’ DVDR Patent Licensing Program is offered under non-discriminatory terms and conditions and, in principle, is available to all manufacturers.
In connection with the completion of the Discobras DVDR production facility in Brazil, we started the process of obtaining the required patent license for use of intellectual property. Discobras has satisfied the relevant governmental requirements in Brazil to produce DVDRs in its production facility. The patent license, however, is currently being negotiated with the relevant owners of the patent which are overseas companies located outside of Brazil, and the Brazilian government must approve the patent license.
Sources and Availability of Raw Materials and Principal Suppliers
Raw material costs constitute approximately 60% of the production costs for DVDR and CDR discs. Key materials used in DVDR production are polycarbonate, silver target, organic dye, printing oil and bonding glue. The most important cost item is polycarbonate, which accounts for about half of cost of goods sold.
The supply market for polycarbonate is competitive. Major polycarbonate suppliers include Teijin Chemicals, Dow Chemical, General Electric, Bayer, and Mitsubishi. We order polycarbonate from a variety of sources depending on price and availability. Since polycarbonate is a petroleum byproduct, its price is affected by crude oil prices and can be volatile. We place three (3) month supply contracts with polycarbonate vendors. These supply contracts guarantee quantity but leave pricing to be determined by the market.
Polycarbonate prices increased from $1.90 - 2.50/kg in 2004 to around $2.80/kg - $3.50/kg in 2005 because of surging oil prices and supply constraints, thereby seriously cutting the profit margins of disc manufacturers worldwide. Capacity was hit in 2004 by the explosion of GE’s PCB factory in Spain. At the end of 2005, worldwide polycarbonate capacity expanded as a major new factory came online in Shanghai, and two other large factories in Japan and the U.S. expanded output in response to higher market prices. Polycarbonate prices were approximately $3.00/kg - $3.10/kg at the beginning of 2006 and dropped into the $2.80-$3.10 range at the end of 2006. We have worked closely with polycarbonate suppliers as we are a bulk volume purchaser for production in Hong Kong and Brazil, and we were able to negotiate prices to about $2.618/kg at the end of 2007 and about $2.6/kg for early 2008.
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Marketing and Distribution
More than 90% of our sales are to wholesalers and distributors who resell to retailers. We have increased our exposure in Europe, USA, South America, the Middle East, Asia and China through our marketing efforts and attendance at trade shows such as:
· | CeBIT (Hannover, Germany) 2003, 2004, 2005 |
· | Comdex (Las Vegas, USA) 2003 |
· | Computex (Taipei, Taiwan) 2004 |
· | Gitex (Dubai, UAE) 2004 and 2005 |
· | China Sourcing Fairs 2004 |
· | IT Brazil 2005, 2006 |
· | Hong Kong Electronics Show 2004, 2005, 2006 |
During 2007, and as a result of our operations in Brazil, we established our brands “LASERLINE” and “HONGTEK” in the Brazilian and South American markets. We will continue direct sales efforts into these markets in 2008 as such efforts have proven effective even though we outsource products from other suppliers.
We also anticipate the increased use of Portabello and Infoscience Media Global Limited in marketing to small-scale distributors in South America and the China/Hong Kong region, respectively.
Current Customers
We have established a wide client base and distribution network covering Europe/United Kingdom, the Middle East, Australia, South America and Asia.
Our top three customers by value, who accounted for 39.67% of our revenue in 2008, are as follows:
· | Cheong King Industrial Limited markets our DVDR blank media in China. Sales to Cheong King Industrial Limited account for approximately 18.75% of our revenue. |
· | Mega Lyra Limited markets our DVDR blank media in Brazil. Sales to Mega Lyra Limited account for approximately 14.98% of our revenue. |
· | Raio de Sol Comercio de Armarinho markets our DVDR blank media in Brazil. Sales to Raio de Sol Comercio de Armarinho account for approximately 5.94% of our revenue. |
Management expects that the proportion of revenue accounted for by these customers will decrease as its markets develop in South America. We will be careful to maintain relationships with existing customers in developed countries because they are expected to be volume buyers of our Blu-ray discs in the future. During 2008, we considered the products competing with DVDRs such as flash cards and took a pro-active approach in marketing our own brand of flash cards with core technology patented by a Taiwan company.
Our pricing and payment terms are flexible. Our objective is to build a strong base of loyal customers, and management will offer competitive prices to capture market share in specific markets that have strong growth prospects. Our payment terms are more stringent for new customers and more flexible for long-term customers and established businesses.
In the Brazilian market, our DVDR facilities have already been running at full capacity but are not, yet, able to satisfy customer demands. We have been transporting some of our DVDR output to Brazil from Hong Kong, which takes about 60-75 days for shipment and customs clearance. We have granted about 6o-90 days credit with a certain amount of deposits from wholesaling customers and distributors. We have exercised tight credit control in the South American market and, due to the strong market demand, we have recently reduced our credit period.
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Competition
Products
We currently produce Single Layer (“SL”) DVDR discs of two writable speeds (8x and 16x) and CDR discs of 52x writable speed, but we are preparing to launch production of DVDR discs in either High Density or Blu-Ray formats. The table and discussion below describe some competitor products:
Computer storage media comparison
Product | Media Type | Storage Capacity | Unit Price ($) | Approximate Price per MB (¢/MB) | ||||||||
Floppy Disc | Non- optical | 1.44 MB | 0.22 | 23.75 | ||||||||
USB Drive | Non- optical | 2 GB | 70 - 140 | 7-12 | ||||||||
Flash Memory | Non- optical | 1 GB | 76 - 120 | 7.4-11.7 | ||||||||
Hard Disc | Non- optical | 200 GB | 130 | 0.06 | ||||||||
CD-R | Optical | 700 MB | 0.18-0.30 | 0.026-0.043 | ||||||||
DVD±R* | Optical | 4.7 GB | 0.6-0.8 | 0.012-0.017 | ||||||||
HD DVD** | Optical | 15-30 GB | 10-15 | 0.05-0.07 | ||||||||
Blu-Ray | Optical | 25-50 GB | 25-30 | 0.06-0.10 |
Note: 1GB = 1024 MB
Optical storage media, hard discs, USB drives and flash memory are the most commonly used computer storage media. Hard discs have up to 500GB of capacity, cost around $0.75/GB and are the most economical choice for large storage needs. The hard disc, however, is less versatile, more fragile and harder to install than optical storage media; it is also bulky and has poor portability.
Both USB drives and flash memory are compact in size, provide great portability and reusability, but are relatively expensive and have limited storage capacity (maximum only 1-2 GB). These devices are mainly used to store computer and music/home video files where portability is required. Floppy disc capacity is too small for multimedia or today’s software files.
For full movies or computer file backups recordable compact discs and DVDRs offer large (from 750MB to 9.4GB) and economical (from $0.18 to $0.80 per disc) storage solutions. Rewritable DVDR discs (“DVD±RW”) are reusable but are more expensive, and therefore less popular, than write-once DVDR discs that we produce.
The victory of the Blu-ray DVD over the HD-DVD means that the market is looking for highly-compact data storage media and higher resolutions for entertainment content. This means that consumers are willing to pay higher prices for a better entertainment experience. We are exploring this opportunity in order to establish a product with higher margins for the Company. We do, however, foresee that the DVDR market will continue to contribute significantly to our revenue and profits, particularly in the South American markets. The strategy of having a whole array of storage media products distributed in our channels enables our own distribution network to have a “one-stop” product source with the Company as a way to mitigate competition in the same channels.
Competitor Companies
Our competitors are numerous and include companies such as CMC Magnetics, Ritek, NBI and UME Disc Group. Some of our competitors have significantly larger manufacturing market share, but that is not necessarily indicative of greater profitability. We believe that we have achieved optimal capacity and can match the lowest single layer DVDR production costs anywhere in the industry.
Government Regulation and Probability of Affecting Business
The development of our products is generally not subject to government regulation. However, because we market and sell our products in other countries, importation and exportation regulations may impact our activities. A breach of these laws or regulations may result in the imposition of penalties or fines, suspension or revocation of licenses. We are not currently involved in any such judicial or administrative proceedings and believe that we are in compliance with all applicable regulations.
Although it is impossible to predict with certainty the effect that additional importation and exportation requirements and other regulations may have on future earnings and operations, we are presently unaware of any future regulations that may have a material effect on our financial position, but cannot rule out the possibility.
Employees
As of March 31, 2009, we had 150 full-time employees, including management. None of these employees are represented by any collective bargaining agreements. Neither we nor any of the subsidiaries have experienced a work stoppage. Management believes that our relations with our employees are good.
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Bankruptcy, Receivership, or Similar Proceedings
On March 7, 2006, a complaint 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 agreement, subject to the bankruptcy court’s approval. The bankruptcy court approved the settlement and dismissed the complaint with prejudice on June 21, 2007.
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.
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;
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● | 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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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;
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· 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
● 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.
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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.
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; |
● | changes in operating and stock price performance of other companies in our industry; |
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● | 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 the 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 161,379,426 shares of common stock outstanding as of March 14, 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 14, 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.
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.
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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.
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.
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ITEM 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments
Not Applicable
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
Hong Kong offices and facilities
Our main offices and manufacturing facilities are located in Hong Kong. We currently store and deliver products from our manufacturing facilities located in Tsuen Wan, New Territories, Hong Kong. We have placed a high priority on operating a safe, clean, and well-maintained distribution facility, which is a key selling point for many of our customers. Our prime location provides excellent proximity for shipping products to a diverse customer base located in all regions of the world.
A summary description of our facilities, including the total approximate square footage of our facilities, is provided in the table below:
Location | Principal Activities | Area (sq. feet) | Lease Expiration Date | |||
Workshops 9 & 10 on 3 rd Floor Texaco Centre, 126-140 Texaco Road, Tsuen Wan, New Territories, Hong Kong | Warehouse | 5,400 sq. ft. | Expired on January 31, 2009 | |||
4 - 5/F., Texaco Centre, 126-140 Texaco Road, Tsuen Wan, New Territories, Hong Kong | Administrative offices, Manufacturing facility & Warehouse | 42,000 sq. ft. | Originally expired on January 31, 2009 for 4th and 5th floors, respectively, and subsequently renewed for 3 years to January 31, 2012 for both floors |
We lease office and factory premises under various non-cancelable operating lease agreements that expire at 31 January 2012. All leases are on a fixed repayment basis. None of the leases includes contingent rentals. Minimum future commitments under these agreements payable as of December 31, 2008 are as follows:
Year ending December 31 | ||||
2009 | $ | 340,620 | ||
2010 | 349,216 | |||
2011 | $ | 349,216 | ||
2012 | 29,101 |
Rental expense was $246,073, $214,899, and $169,221 during 2008, 2007, and 2006, respectively. We believe that our existing facilities are well maintained and in good operating condition. The tenancy agreement for our office and factory premises in Hong Kong will expire in 2012.
Brazil production facility
In the first quarter of 2006, we started the construction of the production facility in Brazil, which was completed in February 2007. In February 2007, we relocated twelve of our existing production lines from Factory 1 to our production facility in Brazil, and we also installed eight new production lines in that facility. Our Brazilian production facility is located in Camaçari, State of Bahia, close to Salvador. The factory is approximately 1,800 sq. meters and can accommodate 26 production lines. All licenses required for the facility have been obtained, an incentive program from the State of Bahia had been approved, and the factory and the warehouse have been leased.
A summary description of our facilities in Brazil, including the total approximate square footage of our facilities, is provided in the table below:
Location | Principal Activities | Area (sq. feet) | Lease Expiration Date | |||
Loteamento Poloplast Quadra D lote 5, galpoes C, D, and E, Camacari, State of Bahia, Brazil - BA, CEP 41230-090 | Manufacturing facility | 20,000 sq. ft. | April 14, 2010, with options for renewal. |
Our Brazilian operations are fully operating since March 2007 and have been producing to full capacity since December 2007.
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ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
(a) 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 BVI 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.
(b) In Re: Factory 2-U Stores, Inc., U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Delaware - Adv. Proc. No. 005-30480. On March 7, 2006, a complaint 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 agreement, subject to the bankruptcy court’s approval. The bankruptcy court approved the settlement and dismissed the complaint with prejudice on June 21, 2007.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
The Company did not submit any matters to a vote of security holders during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year covered by this report.
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES of EQUITY SECURITIES
Market Information
The Company’s common stock, having no par value per share, is traded on the Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board ("OTCBB") under the symbol "IFSG." The following table sets forth, for each quarter within the last two fiscal years, the reported high and low bid quotations for the Company’s common stock as reported on the OTCBB. The bid prices reflect inter-dealer quotations, do not include retail markups, markdowns or commissions and do not necessarily reflect actual transactions.
Common Stock
Quarter Ended | High Bid | Low Bid | ||||||
December 31, 2008 | $ | 0.04 | $ | 0.03 | ||||
September 30, 2008 | 0.08 | 0.08 | ||||||
June 30, 2008 | 0.16 | 0.16 | ||||||
March 31, 2008 | 0.27 | 0.26 | ||||||
December 31, 2007 | $ | 0.455 | $ | 0.33 | ||||
September 30, 2007 | 0.41 | 0.21 | ||||||
June 30, 2007 | 0.42 | 0.25 | ||||||
March 31, 2007 | 0.33 | 0.25 |
As of March 31, 2009, we have approximately 161,560,520 shares of common stock issued and outstanding, no shares of Series A preferred stock issued and outstanding, and no shares of Series B preferred stock issued and outstanding. We also have outstanding warrants that were issued in conjunction the private placement of our Series B Preferred Stock on August 16, 2006. These warrants, if exercised, would permit stockholders to purchase approximately 28,510,347 shares of our common stock. Assuming exercise of all warrants as of March 31, 2009, we have approximately 190,070,867 shares of common stock outstanding.
Holders
As of March 14, 2009, we have 94 record holders of our common stock.
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Dividends
We have never paid any dividends on the common stock. We anticipate that any future earnings will be retained for the development of our business and do not anticipate paying any dividends on the common stock or the preferred stock, other than for our Series B Preferred Stock, in the foreseeable future.
Sales of Unregistered Securities
None.
Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans
We do not currently have any equity compensation plans or arrangements.
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
Not applicable.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION and RESULTS of OPERATIONS
Management’s Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
The following discussion and analysis of our results of operations and financial condition for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and the notes to those financial statements that are included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Our discussion includes forward-looking statements based upon current expectations that involve risks and uncertainties, such as our plans, objectives, expectations and intentions. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those set forth under the “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this report. We use words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Except as required by law, we do not undertake any obligation to update or keep current either (i) any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances arising after the date of such statement, or (ii) the important factors that could cause our future results to differ materially from historical results or trends, results anticipated or planned by us, or which are reflected from time to time in any forward-looking statement.
OVERVIEW
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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Share Exchange Transaction
The Company became engaged in the DVDR manufacturing business in August 2006 in connection with a share exchange. Prior to the share exchange transaction, we were a shell company with nominal assets and operations, whose sole business was to identify, evaluate and investigate various companies with the intent that, if such investigation warrants, a business combination be negotiated and completed pursuant to which the Company would acquire a target company with an operating business with the intent of continuing the acquired company’s business as a publicly held entity. We entered in an Exchange Agreement (the “Exchange Agreement”) dated July 7, 2006 and amended on August 14, 2006 with KI Equity Partners II, LLC (“KI Equity”), Infosmart BVI, the owners of 100% of the capital shares of Infosmart BVI, namely Chung Kwok, Po Nei Sze, Prime Corporate Developments Limited (“Prime Corporate”) and Hamptons Investment Group Limited (“Hamptons”) (collectively the “Infosmart BVI Shareholders”), and Worldwide Gateway Co., Ltd. The closing of the Exchange Agreement occurred on August 16, 2006. At closing, the Company acquired all of Infosmart BVI’s capital shares (the “Infosmart BVI Shares”) from the Infosmart BVI Shareholders, and the Infosmart BVI Shareholders transferred and contributed all of their Infosmart BVI Shares to the Company. In exchange, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of its Series A Convertible Preferred Stock to the Infosmart BVI Shareholders. Each share of the Company’s Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series A Preferred Stock”) was convertible into 116.721360 shares of the Company's common stock, subject to adjustments. The Series A Preferred Stock were to be immediately and automatically converted into shares of the Company's common stock upon the approval by a majority of the Company's stockholders (voting together on an as-converted-to-common-stock basis) and the filing of a Certificate of Amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation, following the closing of the Exchange Agreement, to increase the number of authorized shares of the Company's common stock from 40,000,000 shares to 300,000,000 shares and to change the Company's corporate name to “Infosmart Group, Inc.”
As a result of the closing of the Exchange Agreement, Infosmart BVI became the wholly owned subsidiary of the Company and the Company’s main operational business. The share exchange transaction, for accounting and financial reporting purposes, is deemed to be a reverse acquisition, where the Company (the legal acquirer) is considered the accounting acquiree and Infosmart BVI (the legal acquiree) is considered the accounting acquirer, and thus the historical financial statements of the Company are the financial statements of Infosmart BVI. On August 16, 2006, pursuant to the authority granted by the Company’s bylaws, the Board of Directors of the Company changed the fiscal year end from May 31 to December 31.
Name Change and Increase in Authorized Shares of Common Stock
On October 12, 2006, the Company effected an increase in the number of authorized shares of the Company's common stock from 40,000,000 shares to 300,000,000 shares and effected a change of the Company's corporate name (the “Name Change”) to “Infosmart Group, Inc.” (the “Amendments”) through the filing of a Certificate of Amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation with the State of California’s Secretary of State. Per the conversion rights set forth in the Certificate of Determination for the Series A Preferred Stock, upon filing and acceptance of the Amendments to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation, all of the Series A Preferred Stock were automatically converted into approximately 116,721,360 shares of the Company’s Common Stock. The Company’s Name Change and its trading symbol (OTCBB: IFSG) became effective on the OTC Bulletin Board on October 18, 2006.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
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 the Company and its subsidiaries. Significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
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 to the effective date of disposal.
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 Indústria E Comércio De Eletro Eletrônica Ltda (“Discobrás”), in Brazil. Discobrás has a social capital of $8,046,281 (equivalent to R$17,385,600) and 99.42% or $8,000,000 (equivalent to R$17,285,600) (“Investment Cost”) of which has been subscribed by the Company. The minority interests have been recognized in the accompanying financial statements.
For the development of the market in Blu-ray, the Company entered into an agreement on April 11, 2008 with independent third parties for setting up a subsidiary, Manwin International Limited (“Manwin”) in Hong Kong. Manwin has a capital of $0.24 (equivalent to HK$2) and 50% or US$0.12 (equivalent to HK$1) (“Investment Cost”) of which has been subscribed by the Company. The minority interests have been recognized in the accompanying financial statements.
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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 of useful lives of property, plant and equipment. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
License usage rights
License usage rights are stated at cost less accumulated amortization. Amortization is provided using the straight-line method over the remaining term of the license obtained by Infosmart Holdings.
Concentrations of credit risk
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to significant concentrations of credit risk consist principally of trade receivables. The Company extends credit based on an evaluation of the customer’s financial condition, generally without requiring collateral or other security. The Company conducts periodic reviews of the client’s financial conditions and payment practices. Further, the Company will maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts based on the management’s expectations on actual losses possibly incurred.
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.
Advertising and transportation expenses
Advertising, transportation and other product-related costs are charged to expenses as incurred.
Advertising expenses amounted to $230,769, $10,737 and $45,463 during 2008, 2007 and 2006 respectively and are included in selling and distributing costs.
Transportation expenses amounted to $214,574, $64,163 and $352,203 during 2008, 2007 and 2006 respectively and are included in selling and distributing costs.
Income taxes
The Company uses the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes pursuant to SFAS No. 109 “Accounting for Income Taxes”. Under the asset and liability method of SFAS 109, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statements carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and loss carryforwards and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.
Dividends
Dividends are recorded in the Company’s financial statements in the period in which they are declared.
The Series B Convertible Preferred Stock carries dividends at 8% per annum payable quarter in cash in US Dollars.
Comprehensive income
The Company has adopted SFAS 130, “Reporting Comprehensive Income”, which establishes standards for reporting and display of comprehensive income, its components and accumulated balances.
Accumulated other comprehensive income represents the accumulated balance of foreign currency translation adjustments of the Company.
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Foreign currency translation
The functional currency of the Company are Hong Kong dollars (“HK$”) and Brazil dollars (Real$). The Company maintains its financial statements in the functional currency. 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 exchange adjustment to other comprehensive income, a component of stockholders’ equity.
The exchange rates in effect at December 31, 2008 and 2007 were HK$1 for $0.1290 and $0.1282 US dollars and Real$1 for $0.4323 and $0.5618 US dollars respectively. The average exchange rates for 2008,2007 and 2006 were HK$1 for $0.1284,$0.1282 and $0.1287 US dollars and Real$1 for $0.5589,$0.5163 and $0.46 US dollars respectively. There is no significant fluctuation in exchange rate for the conversion between Real dollars, HK dollars and US dollars after the balance sheet date.
Fair value of financial instruments
The carrying values of the Company’s financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, trade and other receivables, deposits, trade and other payables approximate their fair values due to the short-term maturity of such instruments. The carrying amounts of borrowings approximate their fair values because the applicable interest rates approximate current market rates.
It is management’s opinion that the Company is not exposed to significant interest, price or credit risks arising from these financial instruments.
The Company is exposed to certain foreign currency risk from export sales transactions and recognized trade receivables as they will affect the future operating results of the Company. The Company did not have any hedging activities during the reporting period. As the functional currencies of the Company are HK$ and Real$, the exchange difference on translation to US dollars for reporting purpose is taken to other comprehensive income.
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 (loss) per share
The Company reports basic earnings (loss) per share in accordance with SFAS No. 128, “Earnings Per Share”. Basic earnings (loss) 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 year.
Diluted earning (loss) 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 year (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 year.
The Company’s common stock equivalents at December 31, 2008 include the following:
Detachable common stock warrants | 28,510,347 | |||
Placement agent warrants | 3,740,577 | |||
32,250,924 |
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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Restricted cash
Deposits in an escrot accounts and deposits in banks for securities of bank overdrafts facilities that are restricted in use are classified as restricted cash under current assets.
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 year 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 value 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 managements projected demand requirements, market conditions and product life cycle changes. During the reporting years, 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 cashflows attributable to such assets. No impairment of long-lived assets was recognized for any of the periods presented.
Off-balance sheet arrangements
Other than the bank guarantee given by a bank to a utility company which exempted the Company’s obligation to pay the required utility deposit, the Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, DISCLOSURES ABOUT DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES (an amendment to SFAS No. 133). This statement is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal year and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008 and requires enhanced disclosures with respect to derivative and hedging activities. The Company will comply with the disclosure requirements of this statement if it utilizes derivative instruments or engages in hedging activities upon its effectiveness.
In April 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. 142-3, DETERMINATION OF THE USEFUL LIFE OF INTANGIBLE ASSETS (“FSP No. 142-3”) to improve the consistency between the useful life of a recognized intangible asset (under SFAS No. 142) and the period of expected cash flows used to measure the fair value of the intangible asset (under SFAS No. 141(R)). FSP No. 142-3 amends the factors to be considered when developing renewal or extension assumptions that are used to estimate an intangible asset’s useful life under SFAS No. 142. The guidance in the new staff position is to be applied prospectively to intangible assets acquired after December 31, 2008. In addition, FSP No.142-3 increases the disclosure requirements related to renewal or extension assumptions. The Company does not believe implementation of FSP No. 142-3 have a material impact on its financial statements.
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In May 2008, the FASB issued statement No. 162, THE HIERARCHY OF GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES. This statement identifies the sources of accounting principles and the framework for selecting the principles to be used in the preparation of financial statements of nongovernmental entities that are presented in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in the United States (the GAAP hierarchy). This statement is effective 60 days following the SEC’s approval of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board amendments to AU Section 411, “the Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity With Generally Accepted Accounting Principles”.
In May 2008, the FASB issued FSP Accounting Principles Board ("APB") 14-1 "Accounting for Convertible Debt instruments That May Be Settled in Cash upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash Settlement)" ("FSP APB 14-1"). FSP APB 14-1 requires the issuer of certain convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash (or other assets) on conversion to separately account for the liability (debt) and equity (conversion option) components of the instrument in a manner that reflects the issuer's non-convertible debt borrowing rate. FSP APB 14-1 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008 on a retroactive basis. As we do not have convertible debt at this time, we currently believe the adoption of FSP APB 14-1 will have no effect on our combined results of operations and financial condition.
In May 2008, the FASB issued Statement No. 163, ACCOUNTING FOR FINANCE GUARANTEE INSURANCE CONTRACTS - AN INTERPRETATION OF FASB STATEMENT NO. 60. The premium revenue recognition approach for a financial guarantee insurance contract links premium revenue recognition to the amount of insurance protection and the period in which it is provided. For purposes of this statement, the amount of insurance protection provided is assumed to be a function of the insured principal amount outstanding, since the premium received requires the insurance enterprise to stand ready to protect holders of an insured financial obligation from loss due to default over the period of the insured financial obligation. This Statement is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008.
In June 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) No. 03-6-1, DETERMINING WHETHER INSTRUMENTS GRANTED IN SHARE-BASED PAYMENT TRANSACTIONS ARE PARTICIPATING SECURITIES (“FSP EITF No. 03-6-1”). Under FSP EITF No. 03-6-1, unvested share-based payment awards that contain rights to receive nonforfeitable dividends (whether paid or unpaid) are participating securities, and should be included in the two-class method of computing EPS. FSP EITF No. 03-6-1 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those years, and is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.
None of the above new pronouncements has current application to the Company, but may be applicable to the Company’s future financial reporting.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth the results of our operations for the periods indicated as a percentage of net sales:
Year ended December 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2008 | % of | 2007 Audited | % of | 2006 Audited | % of | |||||||||||||||||||
Audited | Revenue | Revenue | Revenue | |||||||||||||||||||||
NET SALES | $ | 36,915,585 | 100.00 | % | $ | 104,969,899 | 100.00 | % | $ | 27,102,441 | 100.00 | % | ||||||||||||
COST OF SALES | (32,211,974 | ) | 87.26 | % | (90,186,253 | ) | 85.92 | % | (19,570,525 | ) | 72.21 | % | ||||||||||||
GROSS PROFIT | 4,703,611 | 12.74 | % | 14,783,646 | 14.08 | % | 7,531,916 | 27.79 | % | |||||||||||||||
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES | (9,439,172 | ) | 25.57 | % | (4,416,087 | ) | 4.21 | % | (1,997,379 | ) | 7.37 | % | ||||||||||||
DEPRECIATION | (740,749 | ) | 2.00 | % | (743,743 | ) | 0.71 | % | (223,893 | ) | 0.83 | % | ||||||||||||
SELLING AND DISTRIBUTING COSTS | (742,524 | ) | 2.01 | % | (499,716 | ) | 0.47 | % | (475,781 | ) | 1.76 | % | ||||||||||||
INCOME / (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS | (6,218,834 | ) | (16.84 | ) % | 9,124,100 | 8.69 | % | 4,834,863 | 17.84 | % | ||||||||||||||
PROFESSIONAL EXPENSES RELATED TO RESTRUCTURING AND SHARE EXCHANGE | 0 | 0 | % | 0 | 0 | % | (2,753,390 | ) | 10.16 | % | ||||||||||||||
REVERSAL OF COMMISSION PAYABLE | 0 | 0 | % | 0 | 0 | % | 0 | 0 | % | |||||||||||||||
OTHER INCOME | 2,276,769 | 6.17 | % | 1,710,408 | 1.63 | % | 449,985 | 1.66 | % | |||||||||||||||
INTEREST EXPENSES | (1,191,545 | ) | (3.23 | ) % | (662,059 | ) | 0.63 | % | (511,322 | ) | 1.89 | % | ||||||||||||
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES | (5,133,610 | ) | (13.90 | ) % | 10,172,449 | 9.69 | % | 2,020,136 | 7.45 | % | ||||||||||||||
INCOME TAXES | (89,482 | ) | (0.24 | ) % | 52,506 | 0.05 | % | (955,592 | ) | (3.53 | ) % | |||||||||||||
NET INCOME | (5,223,092 | ) | (14.14 | ) % | 10,224,955 | 9.74 | % | 1,064,544 | 3.93 | % | ||||||||||||||
MINORITY INTEREST | (22,637 | ) | (0.06 | ) % | 12,250 | 0.02 | % | 0 | 0 | % | ||||||||||||||
SERIES B PREFERRED DIVIDENDS | (189,312 | ) | (0.52 | ) % | (453,764 | ) | (0.43 | ) % | (202,069 | ) | (0.75 | ) % | ||||||||||||
SERIES B PREFERRED DEEMED DIVIDEND | 0 | 0 | % | 0 | 0 | % | (2,297,157 | ) | (8.48 | ) % | ||||||||||||||
NET (LOSS)/INCOME APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS | $ | (5,435,041 | ) | (14.72 | ) % | $ | 9,783,441 | 9.33 | % | $ | (1,434,682 | ) | (5.29 | ) % |
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Comparison of Two Years Ended December 31, 2008 and 2007
Net Sales. For the year ended December 31, 2008, net sales decreased approximately 65% from $104,969,899 to $36,915,585 relative to the year ended December 31, 2007. The decrease in net sales is a decrease specifically in the sale of of DVDRs in Hong Kong, which resulted from 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.
Cost of Sales. Cost of sales decreased from $90,186,253, or approximately 85.92% of net sales for the year ended December 31, 2007, to $32,211,974, or approximately 87.93% of net sales for the year ended December 31, 2008. The approximately 64% decrease was primarily attributable to the decrease in our volume of sales. The decrease in the cost of sales was in line with the decrease in our net sales.
Gross Profit. Gross profit decreased approximately 68% from $14,783,646 for the year ended December 31, 2007 to $4,703,611 for the year ended December 31, 2008. This decrease in gross profit was primarily due to the decrease in our volume of net sales.
Selling and Distribution Costs. For the year ended December 31, 2008, selling and distribution costs increased approximately 47% from $499,716 to $742,524 relative to the year ended December 31, 2007. This increase in selling and distribution costs was promotion of our Blu-ray business for the year ended December 31, 2008.
Administrative Expenses. Administrative expenses increased approximately 213% from $4,416,087 for the year ended December 31, 2007 to $9,439,172 for the year ended December 31, 2008. This substantial increase in administrative expenses during the year ended December 31, 2008 was mainly because the full provision for doubtful debts.
Professional Expenses Related To Restructuring and Share Exchange. Such professional expenses increased substantially from $320,892 for the year ended December 31, 2005 to $2,753,390 for the year ended December 31, 2006 but none of these expenses incurred in 2007. The increase was mainly due to the completion of the restructuring and share exchange transaction in August 2006. These one-off payments were made to different professional parties who provided services in connection with the restructuring and share exchange transaction during the period. The professional expenses comprised the following items:
Financial Advisory Fees | $ | 1,431,993 | ||
Reverse Merger Fees | 450,000 | |||
Other Professional Parties’ Fees | 747,000 | |||
Others | 124,397 | |||
Total | $ | 2,753,390 |
Net Income. Net income decreased approximately 155% from $9,783,441 for the year ended December 31, 2007 to $(5,435,041) for the year ended December 31, 2008. This is due to the decrease in net sales and increased administrative expenses.
Comparison of Two Years Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006
Net Sales. For the year ended December 31, 2007, net sales increased approximately 287% from $27,102,441 to $104,969,899 relative to the year ended December 31, 2006. The increase in revenue was mainly due to the effect of new market sales generated in Brazil and a substantial increase in sales in Australia, Asia and North America. Also the trading of Compact Flash and SD-RAM penetrated through our distribution channel in Asia.
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Cost of Sales. Cost of sales increased from $19,570,525, or approximately 72.2% of net sales for the year ended December 31, 2006, to $90,186,253, or approximately 85.9% of net sales for the year ended December 31, 2007. The approximately 360% increase was primarily attributable to the increase in our volume of sales. The increase in the cost of sales was in line with the increase in our net sales.
Gross Profit. Gross profit increased approximately 96% from $7,531,916 for the year ended December 31, 2006 to $14,783,646 for the year ended December 31, 2007. This increase in gross profit was primarily due to the increase in our volume of sales as well as the substantial increase in sales in the higher margin markets, like Brazil and Asia. Also the rapid development of Compact Flash and SD-RAM market in Asia contributed to this increase in gross profit. In addition, the increase of our gross profit percentage from approximately 27.8% for the year ended December 31, 2006 to approximately 14.1% for the year ended December 31, 2007 was due to the increase in sales in higher margin markets, which was offset by a slight decrease of our sales prices in other markets in 2007.
Selling and Distribution Costs. For the year ended December 31, 2007, selling and distribution costs slightly increased approximately 5% from $475,781 to $499,716 relative to the year ended December 31, 2006. This slightly increase in selling and distribution costs was not in line with the steep increase in our net sales mainly due to the change to a more competitive freight forwarder which led to a reduction of our freight expenses for the year ended December 31, 2007.
Administrative Expenses. Administrative expenses increased approximately 121% from $1,997,379 for the year ended December 31, 2006 to $4,416,087 for the year ended December 31, 2007. This substantial increase in administrative expenses during the year ended December 31, 2007 was mainly because the charges of top management’s remunerations as well as the employment of new administrative personnel, and also the operation of administrative function in Brazil factory.
Professional Expenses Related To Restructuring and Share Exchange. Such professional expenses increased substantially from $320,892 for the year ended December 31, 2005 to $2,753,390 for the year ended December 31, 2006 but none of these expenses incurred in 2007. The increase was mainly due to the completion of the restructuring and share exchange transaction in August 2006. These one-off payments were made to different professional parties who provided services in connection with the restructuring and share exchange transaction during the period. The professional expenses comprised the following items:
Financial Advisory Fees | $ | 1,431,993 | ||
Reverse Merger Fees | 450,000 | |||
Other Professional Parties’ Fees | 747,000 | |||
Others | 124,397 | |||
Total | $ | 2,753,390 |
Net Income. Net income increased approximately 582% from $(1,434,682) for the year ended December 31, 2006 to $9,783,441 for the year ended December 31, 2007. Further, the net income (loss) margin was 9.7% and (5.29)% in the same comparable periods in 2007 and 2006, respectively. The increase in net income was in line with the increase in gross profit, which was offset by a slightly increase of our selling and distribution cost and corresponding increase in administrative cost.
GROWTH STRATEGIES
Our growth strategy is to diversity our product range and geographical markets with a well-balanced approach as below:
· | We will mitigate the risk of being overconcentrated in the DVDR product market by starting the trading of different kinds of storage media products which we are pro-active in providing choices of competitive products and even substitutes to our current customers to ensure the distribution channels have a great coverage of products from Infosmart. |
· | Given the mature operation of Brazilian plant, we would explore to further leverage the tax advantages on exemption and rate reduction on import duty and value-added tax on raw material and semi-finished goods in three different categorizes of products such as other recordable media (e.g.: Flash card and SD Ram), consumer electronic products and telecommunication products. The Company intends to make use of the current distribution channels for products fall within these three categorizes by sub-assembling them in our Brazilian plant which can serve as a platform for channeling these goods to South American market. |
· | The emergence of ‘Blu-ray’ products with a higher margin than the current DVDR provides us with opportunity for the entertainment-context replication business, which we have already purchased the first set of Blu-ray production facilities in China/Hong Kong in parallel with the thorough marketing work with various films and records distributors in Asia and also training our technical staff in operating the machine. We foresee the Blu-ray facilities would come into production in June. |
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New Markets
South America and Brazil
As expected, sales in South America grew significantly in the year 2007 and we anticipate that sales will continue to grow in this region in the near future.
Our Company’s latest developments in connection with Brazil are discussed in the section above entitled “Overview.” For other South American countries, we will select strong distribution partners, conduct more marketing activities and exhibitions, and pre-position inventory in bonded warehouses in the region to ensure prompt delivery of our products.
Brazil will remain our main focus in 2007. In addition to attending certain IT exhibition in Brazil for the year 2006, we will attend local computer games exhibitions and the main tradeshow for supermarket and chain store buyers in 2007. Our sales team will continue to locate distributors and strategic channel partners for specific territorial submarkets in Brazil.
We have launched our own brand “Hontek”, “Laser Line” as well as “TOP COMP” recordable optical media products in the Brazilian retail market in 2007, with sales to supermarkets and chain stores such as Bompreco (a Wal-Mart subsidiary). Management expects that sales directly to retailers will generate higher profit margins than sales to local wholesalers, the result is very encouraging which we have achieved a very widespread distribution network in South America with less than a year that would be beneficial for our distribution of different products in future
Other Developing Markets - The Middle East, Africa, Eastern European Region/Russia
Some of our Western European distributors sell our products to retailers in the Middle East and Eastern Europe. We plan to exploit opportunities in major developing markets in the Middle East, Africa, Russia and Eastern European countries directly by attending tradeshows and advertising in trade websites.
Online Marketing Exposure
The Internet is increasingly being used for product sourcing. We currently invest approximately $20,000 per year on online exposure in industry portals such as globalsources.com, alibaba.com and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council website. We plan to increase our online promotional activities in 2008.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Year Ended December 31, 2008
Net cash flow provided by operating activities was $2,725,586 for the year ended December 31, 2008 and net cash flow used in operating activities was $5,427,346 for the year ended December 31, 2007. The substantial increase in our net cash outflow provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2008 was mainly due to the receipt from our trade receivable more than the repayment of our trade payable provided more cash flow.
Net cash flow used in investing activities was $113,875 and $478,493 for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively. Uses of cash flow for investing activities mainly related to the capital expenditures for the acquisition of plant and equipment.
Net cash flow provided by financing activities was $473,117 for the year ended December 31, 2008. Compared with net cash flow provided by financing activities of $5,048,240 for the year ended December 31, 2007, the decrease in our net cash flow was mainly due to the repayment of non-recurring bank loans.
Year Ended December 31, 2007
Net cash flow used in operating activities was $5,427,346 for the year ended December 31, 2007 and net cash flow provided by operating activities was $4,679,397 for the year ended December 31, 2006. The substantial increase in our net cash outflow used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2007 was mainly due to the increase of our trade payables with corresponding increase in sales volume with days sales outstanding of 78.1days in 2007 and days payable outstanding of 58.2 days in 2007 used more cash flow.
Net cash flow used in investing activities was $478,493 and $8,654,722 for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Uses of cash flow for investing activities mainly related to the capital expenditures for the acquisition of plant and equipment.
Net cash flow provided by financing activities was $5,048,240 for the year ended December 31, 2007. Compared with net cash flow provided by financing activities of $4,027,732 for the year ended December 31, 2006, the increase in our net cash flow was mainly due to the inflow of proceeds from other loans.
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Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
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 December 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 + | ||||||||||||||||
In Thousands | ||||||||||||||||||||
Contractual Obligations: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Bank Indebtedness | $ | 5,465 | $ | 5,465 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||||||
Other Indebtedness | 10,694 | 3,503 | 7,191 | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Operating Leases | 1,067 | 340 | 727 | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Total Contractual Obligations: | $ | 17,226 | $ | 9,308 | $ | 7,918 | $ | — | $ | — |
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.
Off-balance Sheet Arrangements
A bank guarantee was given by a bank to an electric utility company on Infoscience Media Limited behalf. This guarantee exempted Infoscience Media Limited from the obligation of paying a deposit required by the electric utility company. This off-balance sheet arrangement has no effect on liquidity, capital resources, market risk support or credit risk support, other than allowing Infoscience Media Limited to retain approximately $153,846 deposit that would have been required by the utility company. Infoscience Media Limited 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 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.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not applicable.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
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Infosmart Group Inc.
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006
(Stated in US Dollars)
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, dated March 31, 2009 | F-2 | |||
Consolidated Statement of Income and Comprehensive Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2008, 2007, and 2006 | F-3 | |||
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2008 and 2007 | F-4 | |||
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 | F-6 | |||
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2008, 2007, and 2006 | F-8 | |||
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements | F-9 |
F-1
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Infosmart Group Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Infosmart Group Inc. (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2008 and 2007 and the related consolidated statement of income, stockholders’ equity and cash flows for years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statements presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of the Company and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2008, have been prepared assuming that the Company and its subsidiaries will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has suffered significant reduction in revenue and gross profit in the reported period, which would raise sufficient doubt about its ability as a going concern considering the amount of commitment to be satisfied by the Company as disclose in Note 17. Management is confident and has taken measures to obtain financial support aiming at satisfying such commitment. Management has also contemplated a plan of debt restructuring and spin off exercise that is targeted to alleviate the repayment budget of the Company regarding those commitments.
Parker Randall CF (H.K.) CPA Limited
Certified Public Accountants
Hong Kong
April 30, 2009
F-2
INFOSMART GROUP INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Stated in US Dollars)
Year ended December 31 | ||||||||||||
2008 | 2007 | 2006 | ||||||||||
Net sales | 36,915,585 | 104,969,899 | 27,102,441 | |||||||||
Cost of sales | (32,211,974 | ) | (90,186,253 | ) | (19,570,525 | ) | ||||||
Gross profit | 4,703,611 | 14,783,646 | 7,531,916 | |||||||||
Administrative expenses | (9,439,172 | ) | (4,416,087 | ) | (1,997,379 | ) | ||||||
Depreciation – note 11 | (740,749 | ) | (743,743 | ) | (223,893 | ) | ||||||
Selling and distributing costs | (742,524 | ) | (499,716 | ) | (475,781 | ) | ||||||
(Loss) / income from operations | (6,218,834 | ) | 9,124,100 | 4,834,863 | ||||||||
Professional expenses related to Restructuring | ||||||||||||
and Share Exchange – note 5 | - | - | (2,753,390 | ) | ||||||||
Other income – note 6 | 2,276,769 | 1,710,408 | 449,985 | |||||||||
Interest expenses | (1,191,545 | ) | (662,059 | ) | (511,322 | ) | ||||||
(Loss) / income before income taxes | (5,133,610 | ) | 10,172,449 | 2,020,136 | ||||||||
Income taxes – note 7 | (89,482 | ) | 52,506 | (955,592 | ) | |||||||
Non-controlling interests - PL | (22,637 | ) | 12,250 | - | ||||||||
Net (loss) / income | (5,245,729 | ) | 10,237,205 | 1,064,544 | ||||||||
Series B preferred dividends | (189,312 | ) | (453,764 | ) | (202,069 | ) | ||||||
Series B preferred deemed dividend – note 17 | - | - | (2,297,157 | ) | ||||||||
Net (loss) / income applicable to common | ||||||||||||
shareholders | (5,435,041 | ) | 9,783,441 | (1,434,682 | ) | |||||||
Other comprehensive income | ||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments | (5,839,679 | ) | 1,497,766 | (12,421 | ) | |||||||
Total comprehensive (loss) / income | (11,274,720 | ) | 11,281,207 | (1,447,103 | ) | |||||||
(Loss) / earning per share | ||||||||||||
- basic and dilutive – note 8 | (0.07 | ) | 0.07 | 0.04 | ||||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding | ||||||||||||
- basic – note 8 | 161,560,520 | 140,025,108 | 119,188,957 | |||||||||
- dilutive – note 8 | 161,560,520 | 140,622,119 | 119,188,957 |
See the accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
F-3
INFOSMART GROUP INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2008 AND 2007
(Stated in US Dollars)
As of December 31 | ||||||||
2008 | 2007 | |||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
Current assets | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 449,089 | $ | 1,023,440 | |||||
Trade receivables (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $Nil for 2008 and 2007) | 7,628,529 | 38,725,882 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other receivables – note 9 | 4,653,565 | 544,345 | ||||||
Provision for tax | 880,008 | 13,847 | ||||||
Inventories – note 10 | 1,906,445 | 3,396,194 | ||||||
Total current assets | 15,517,636 | 43,703,708 | ||||||
Deferred tax assets – note 7 | - | |||||||
Plant and equipment, net – note 11 | 28,210,693 | 31,093,668 | ||||||
Intangible assets – note 16 | 1,528,475 | 1,810,655 | ||||||
TOTAL ASSETS | 45,256,804 | 76,608,031 | ||||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
LIABILITIES | ||||||||
Current liabilities | ||||||||
Trade payables | 4,613,815 | $ | 25,809,022 | |||||
Other payables and accrued liabilities – note 12 | 1,177,485 | 1,672,468 | ||||||
Income tax payable | 242,862 | 696,946 | ||||||
Current portion of bank borrowings – note 13 | 5,465,309 | 6,762,553 | ||||||
Finance lease payable | 11,373 | 34,570 | ||||||
Current portion of other loans – note 14 | 3,503,542 | 5,065,639 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 15,014,386 | 40,041,198 | ||||||
Non-current portion of bank borrowings – note 13 | - | 2,092,949 | ||||||
Non-current portion of other loans – note 14 | 7,191,948 | 717,423 | ||||||
Advance from a related party – note 15 | 929,751 | 929,634 | ||||||
Deferred tax liabilities – note 7 | 2,396,706 | 2,305,729 | ||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES | 25,532,791 | 46,086,933 | ||||||
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES — note 17 |
F-4
INFOSMART GROUP INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONT’D)
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2008 AND 2007
(Stated in US Dollars)
As of December 31 | ||||||||
2008 | 2007 | |||||||
Series B Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock: No par value - | ||||||||
note 18 | ||||||||
Authorized 1,800,000 shares; Issued and outstanding | ||||||||
2008 – NIL shares and 2007 – 597,011 shares | - | 1,690,222 | ||||||
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
Common stock: No par value | ||||||||
Authorized: 300,000,000 shares; Issued and outstanding: | ||||||||
2008 – 161,560,520 shares and 2007 – 144,248,709 shares – note 18 | 4,557,827 | 2,412,605 | ||||||
Additional paid-in-capital – note 18 | 8,118,664 | 8,118,664 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | (4,322,676 | ) | 1,517,003 | |||||
Retained earnings | 11,303,600 | 16,738,643 | ||||||
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | 19,657,415 | 28,786,915 | ||||||
Non-controlling interest | 66,598 | 43,961 | ||||||
19,724,013 | 28,830,876 | |||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | 45,256,804 | $ | 76,608,031 |
See the accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
F-5
INFOSMART GROUP INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Stated in US Dollars)
Year ended December 31 | ||||||||||||
2008 | 2007 | 2006 | ||||||||||
Cash flows from operating activities | ||||||||||||
Net (loss) / income | (5,435,041 | ) | $ | 9,783,441 | $ | 1,064,544 | ||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) / income to net cash flows | ||||||||||||
provided by operating activities: | ||||||||||||
Depreciation | 2,384,286 | 2,960,677 | 1,820,529 | |||||||||
Amortization of license usage right | 282,180 | 289,552 | - | |||||||||
Deferred income taxes | 89,481 | 350,568 | 577,767 | |||||||||
Loss / (Profit) on disposal of property, plant and equipment | (63,000 | ) | 245,934 | 381,498 | ||||||||
Professional expenses related to Restructuring and Share | ||||||||||||
Exchange | - | - | 2,628,993 | |||||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||||||
Trade receivables | 31,097,353 | (32,536,829 | ) | (2,882,093 | ) | |||||||
Prepaid expenses and other receivables | (4,109,221 | ) | (274,132 | ) | 167,669 | |||||||
Inventories | 1,489,749 | (2,335,122 | ) | 365,608 | ||||||||
Tax prepaid | (866,161 | ) | (13,847 | ) | - | |||||||
Trade payables | (21,195,207 | ) | 22,874,578 | 1,071,828 | ||||||||
Income tax payable | (453,967 | ) | 332,258 | 363,928 | ||||||||
Advance from a related party | 117 | 3,285 | (1,287,409 | ) | ||||||||
Other payables and accrued liabilities | (494,983 | ) | (7,107,709 | ) | 406,535 | |||||||
Net cash flows provided by / (used in) operating activities | 2,725,586 | (5,427,346 | ) | 4,679,397 | ||||||||
Cash flows from investing activities | ||||||||||||
Acquisition of plant and equipment | (281,892 | ) | (531,331 | ) | (8,686,331 | ) | ||||||
Proceeds from disposal of plant and machinery | 168,017 | 52,838 | - | |||||||||
Cash acquired on the acquisition of subsidiaries | - | - | 31,609 | |||||||||
Net cash flows used in investing activities | (113,875 | ) | (478,493 | ) | (8,654,722 | ) | ||||||
Cash flows from financing activities | ||||||||||||
Dividend paid | (189,312 | ) | (453,764 | ) | (202,069 | ) | ||||||
Proceeds from new bank loans | - | - | 618,240 | |||||||||
Proceeds from other loans | 3,564,062 | 4,764,761 | 128,600 | |||||||||
Repayment of non-recurring bank loans | (2,759,328 | ) | (8,294 | ) | (3,705,482 | ) | ||||||
Net advancement / (repayment) of other bank borrowings | (550,915 | ) | 221,126 | 1,766,999 | ||||||||
New obligations under capital leases | - | 112,810 | - | |||||||||
Repayment of other loans | (87,571 | ) | (298,109 | ) | (674,436 | ) | ||||||
Decrease/(increase) in restricted cash | - | 552,973 | (289,930 | ) | ||||||||
Increase/(decrease) in bank overdrafts | 64,000 | 194,423 | (258,420 | ) | ||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of common stock | 455,000 | - | 999 | |||||||||
Proceeds from the exercise of detachable common stock warrants | - | - | 260,800 | |||||||||
Proceeds from the issuance of Series B preferred stock | ||||||||||||
and detachable common stock warrants | - | - | 7,650,000 | |||||||||
Preferred stock issuance costs and recapitalization costs | - | - | (1,215,000 | ) | ||||||||
Repayment of obligations under capital leases | (22,819 | ) | (37,686 | ) | (52,569 | ) | ||||||
Net cash flows provided by/(used in) financing activities | 473,117 | 5,048,240 | 4,027,732 | |||||||||
Effect of foreign currency translation on cash and cash equivalents | (3,659,179 | ) | 1,674,781 | (517 | ) | |||||||
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | (574,351 | ) | 817,182 | 51,890 | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year | 1,023,440 | 206,258 | 154,368 | |||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year | 449,089 | $ | 1,023,440 | $ | 206,258 |
See the accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
F-6
INFOSMART GROUP INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONT’D)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Stated in US Dollars)
Year ended December 31 | ||||||||||||
2008 | 2007 | 2006 | ||||||||||
Supplemental disclosures for cash flow information: | ||||||||||||
Cash paid for: | ||||||||||||
Interest | $ | 1,191,545 | $ | 457,662 | $ | 511,309 | ||||||
Income taxes | 1,084,052 | 509,108 | 13,897 | |||||||||
Noncash investing and financing activities: | ||||||||||||
Current account with IHL offsetting for the acquisition of property, | ||||||||||||
plant and equipment | - | $ | - | $ | 5,611,063 | |||||||
Other payables for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment | - | - | 2,871,667 | |||||||||
Conversion of Series B shares to common stock | 1,690,222 | 891,704 | 512,101 | |||||||||
Issuance of Placement Agent warrants | - | - | 644,800 | |||||||||
Series B Preferred deemed dividend | - | - | 2,297,157 | |||||||||
Value of exchange transaction and financing services rendered in | ||||||||||||
exchange for shares of common stock | - | - | 747,000 | |||||||||
Value of exchange transaction and financing services rendered in | ||||||||||||
exchange of Series A shares | - | - | 1,431,993 |
See the accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
F-7
INFOSMART GROUP INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007 AND 2006
(Stated in US Dollars)
Accumulated | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Series A Preferred | Additional | other | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common stock | stock | Paid-in | comprehensive | Retained | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | capital | Income/(loss) | earnings | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2005 | 10,119,040 | $ | 1 | - | $ | - | $ | 619,877 | $ | 31,658 | $ | 8,389,883 | $ | 9,041,419 | ||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock - note 18 | - | 999 | - | - | - | - | - | 999 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of Series A shares - note 18 | - | - | 944,445 | - | (21,336 | ) | - | - | (21,336 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock - note 18 | 3,309,770 | 747,000 | - | - | - | - | - | 747,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of Series A shares - notes 8 and 18 | - | - | 55,555 | - | 1,431,993 | - | - | 1,431,993 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Conversion of Series A shares - note 18 | 116,721,360 | - | (1,000,000 | ) | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of Series B shares with detachable warrants - note 18 | - | - | - | - | 5,443,330 | - | - | 5,443,330 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Series B preferred deemed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
- dividend - note 18 | - | - | - | - | - | - | (2,297,157 | ) | (2,297,157 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Conversion of Series B shares - note 18 | 4,851,256 | 512,101 | - | - | - | - | - | 512,101 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Exercise of warrants - note 18 | 800,000 | 260,800 | - | - | - | - | - | 260,800 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of Placement Agent Warrants - note 18 | - | - | - | - | 644,800 | - | - | 644,800 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Comprehensive income | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1,064,544 | 1,064,544 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments | - | - | - | - | - | (12,421 | ) | - | (12,421 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive income | 1,052,123 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Series B preferred dividend | - | - | - | - | - | - | (202,069 | ) | (202,069 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2006 | 135,801,426 | $ | 1,520,901 | - | $ | - | $ | 8,118,664 | $ | 19,237 | $ | 6,955,201 | $ | 16,614,003 | ||||||||||||||||||
Series B preferred dividend | - | - | - | - | - | - | (453,763 | ) | (453,763 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Conversion of Series B shares - note 18 | 8,447,282 | 891,704 | - | - | - | - | - | 891,704 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10,237,205 | 10,237,205 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments | - | - | - | - | - | 1,497,766 | - | 1,497,766 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2007 | 144,248,708 | $ | 2,412,605 | - | $ | - | $ | 8,118,664 | $ | 1,517,003 | $ | 16,738,643 | $ | 28,786,915 | ||||||||||||||||||
Series B preferred dividend | - | - | - | - | - | - | (189,313 | ) | (189,313 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of Common Stock | 1,300,000 | $ | 455,000 | - | - | - | - | - | 455,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Conversion of Series B shares - note 18 | 16,011,812 | $ | 1,690,222 | - | - | - | - | - | 1,690,222 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income | - | - | - | - | - | - | (5,245,730 | ) | (5,245,730 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments | - | - | - | - | - | $ | (5,839,679 | ) | - | (5,839,679 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2008 | 161,560,520 | $ | 4,557,827 | - | $ | - | $ | 8,118,664 | $ | (4,322,676 | ) | $ | 11,303,600 | $ | 19,657,415 |
See notes to consolidated financial statements
F-8
INFOSMART GROUP INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007, and 2006
(Stated in US Dollars)
1. Corporation information
The Company was incorporated in the State of California and the Company’s shares are quoted for trading on the Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board in the United States of America.
2. Description 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 and Brazil 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.
3. Continuance of operations
These financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The Company has working capital surplus of $503,250 at December 31, 2008 as compared with a surplus of $3,662,510 in 2007.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and the liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company has incurred significant loss for the year ended December 31, 2008 and has a capital commitment of $5,000,000 to be repayable by monthly installment of $366,666 for the period from June 2009 till Aug 2010. The Company is therefore suffered by a heavily liquidity pressure.
For minimizing the cash flow shortage pressure, the Company had managed its liquidity during this time through a serious of cost reduction initiatives, capital markets transactions and seeking for new finance. At the same time, the directors and shareholders of the Company agree to give full financial support to the Company by realizing their personal assets to make all the operating expenses and all the outstanding liabilities repayable when necessary for the next twelve months.
The management of the Company is also currently engaged in negotiations with financial institutions for new loans arrangements. By the date of this report, the management of the Company has not yet reached an agreement with any financial institutions. These negotiations are ongoing, and the management is confident that a final loan agreement will be concluded in the near future.
F-9
INFOSMART GROUP INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007, and 2006
(Stated in US Dollars)
4. | Summary of significant accounting policies (Cont’d) |
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 eliminated in consolidation.
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 to the effective date of disposal.
As of December 31, 2007, the particulars of the subsidiaries are as follows:
Name of company | Place of Incorpor ation | Date of Incorpor Ation | 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) | ||||
Manwin International Limited | Hong Kong | April 11 2008 | 50 | US$0.24 (HK$2) | ||||
Discobras Industria E Comercio De Electro Electronica Ltda | Brazil | March 2006 | 99.42 | US$7,977,072 |
Non-controlling 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 Indústria E Comércio De Eletro Eletrônica Ltda (“Discobrás”), in Brazil. Discobrás has a social capital of $8,046,281 (equivalent to R$17,385,600) and 99.42% or $8,000,000 (equivalent to R$17,285,600) (“Investment Cost”) of which has been subscribed by the Company. The minority interests have been recognized in the accompanying financial statements.
For the development of the market in Blu-ray, the Company entered into an agreement on April 11, 2008 with independent third parties for setting up a subsidiary, Manwin International Limited (“Manwin”) in Hong Kong. Manwin has a capital of $0.24 (equivalent to HK$2) and 50% or US$0.12 (equivalent to HK$1) (“Investment Cost”) of which has been subscribed by the Company. The minority interests have been recognized in the accompanying financial statements.
F-10
INFOSMART GROUP INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007, and 2006
(Stated in US Dollars)
4. | 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 of useful lives of property, plant and equipment. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
License usage rights
License usage rights are stated at cost less accumulated amortization. Amortization is provided using the straight-line method over the remaining term of the license obtained by IHL.
Concentrations of credit risk
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to significant concentrations of credit risk consist principally of trade receivables. The Company extends credit based on an evaluation of the customer’s financial condition, generally without requiring collateral or other security. The Company conducts periodic reviews of the client’s financial conditions and payment practices. Further, the Company will maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts based on the management’s expectations on actual losses possibly incurred. Other than set forth below, no customers represented 10% or more of the Company’s net sales.
At December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, customers representing 10% or more of the Company’s net sales and their related trade receivables are:
Net sales | Year ended December 31 | |||||||||||
2008 | 2007 | 2006 | ||||||||||
Cheong King Industrial Limited | $ | 6,868,890 | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||
Mega Lyra Limited | 5,490,000 | - | - | |||||||||
Optimost Investments Limited | - | 26,507,301 | - | |||||||||
Laser Corporation | - | - | 5,539,155 | |||||||||
AgroDigital | - | - | 3,443,350 | |||||||||
ENet | - | - | 3,763,194 | |||||||||
$ | 12,358,890 | $ | 26,507,301 | $ | 12,745,699 |
Trade receivables | As of December 31 | |||||||||||
2008 | 2007 | 2006 | ||||||||||
Cheong King Industrial Limited | $ | 2,974,155 | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||
Mega Lyra Limited | - | - | ||||||||||
Optimost Investments Limited | - | - | - | |||||||||
Laser Corporation | - | - | 1,450,249 | |||||||||
AgroDigital | - | - | 3,312,563 | |||||||||
ENet | - | - | - | |||||||||
$ | 2,974,155 | $ | - | $ | 4,762,812 |
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.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007, and 2006
(Stated in US Dollars)
4. | Summary of significant accounting policies (Cont’d) |
Advertising and transportation expenses
Advertising, transportation and other product-related costs are charged to expenses as incurred.
Advertising expenses amounted to $230,769, $10,737 and $45,463 during 2008, 2007 and 2006 respectively and are included in selling and distributing costs.
Transportation expenses amounted to $214,574, $64,163 and $352,203 during 2008, 2007 and 2006 respectively and are included in selling and distributing costs.
Income taxes
The Company uses the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes pursuant to SFAS No. 109 “Accounting for Income Taxes”. Under the asset and liability method of SFAS 109, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statements carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and loss carryforwards and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.
Dividends
Dividends are recorded in the Company’s financial statements in the period in which they are declared.
The Series B Convertible Preferred Stock carries dividends at 8% per annum payable quarter in cash in US Dollars.
Comprehensive income
The Company has adopted SFAS 130, “Reporting Comprehensive Income”, which establishes standards for reporting and display of comprehensive income, its components and accumulated balances.
Accumulated other comprehensive income represents the accumulated balance of foreign currency translation adjustments of the Company.
Foreign currency translation
The functional currency of the Company are Hong Kong dollars (“HK$”) and Brazil dollars (Real$). The Company maintains its financial statements in the functional currency. 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 exchange adjustment to other comprehensive income, a component of stockholders’ equity.
The exchange rates in effect at December 31, 2008 and 2007 were HK$1 for $0.1290 and $0.1282 US dollars and Real$1 for $0.4323 and $0.5618 US dollars respectively. The average exchange rates for 2008,2007 and 2006 were HK$1 for $0.1284,$0.1282 and $0.1287 US dollars and Real$1 for $0.5589,$0.5163 and $0.46 US dollars respectively. There is no significant fluctuation in exchange rate for the conversion between Real dollars, HK dollars and US dollars after the balance sheet date.
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INFOSMART GROUP INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007, and 2006
(Stated in US Dollars)
4. | Summary of significant accounting policies (Cont’d) |
Fair value of financial instruments
The carrying values of the Company’s financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, trade and other receivables, deposits, trade and other payables approximate their fair values due to the short-term maturity of such instruments. The carrying amounts of borrowings approximate their fair values because the applicable interest rates approximate current market rates.
It is management’s opinion that the Company is not exposed to significant interest, price or credit risks arising from these financial instruments.
The Company is exposed to certain foreign currency risk from export sales transactions and recognized trade receivables as they will affect the future operating results of the Company. The Company did not have any hedging activities during the reporting period. As the functional currencies of the Company are HK$ and Real$, the exchange difference on translation to US dollars for reporting purpose is taken to other comprehensive income.
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 (loss) per share
The Company reports basic earnings (loss) per share in accordance with SFAS No. 128, “Earnings Per Share”. Basic earnings (loss) 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 year.
Diluted earning (loss) 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 year (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 year.
The Company’s common stock equivalents at December 31, 2008 include the following:
Detachable common stock warrants | 28,510,347 | |||
Placement agent warrants | 3,740,577 | |||
32,250,924 |
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 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007, and 2006
(Stated in US Dollars)
4. | 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 year 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 value 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 managements projected demand requirements, market conditions and product life cycle changes. During the reporting years, 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 cashflows attributable to such assets. No impairment of long-lived assets was recognized for any of the periods presented.
Off-balance sheet arrangements
Other than the bank guarantee given by a bank to a utility company which exempted the Company’s obligation to pay the required utility deposit (note 13), the Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007, and 2006
(Stated in US Dollars)
4. | Summary of significant accounting policies (Cont’d) |
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, DISCLOSURES ABOUT DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES (an amendment to SFAS No. 133). This statement is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal year and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008 and requires enhanced disclosures with respect to derivative and hedging activities. The Company will comply with the disclosure requirements of this statement if it utilizes derivative instruments or engages in hedging activities upon its effectiveness.
In April 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. 142-3, DETERMINATION OF THE USEFUL LIFE OF INTANGIBLE ASSETS (“FSP No. 142-3”) to improve the consistency between the useful life of a recognized intangible asset (under SFAS No. 142) and the period of expected cash flows used to measure the fair value of the intangible asset (under SFAS No. 141(R)). FSP No. 142-3 amends the factors to be considered when developing renewal or extension assumptions that are used to estimate an intangible asset’s useful life under SFAS No. 142. The guidance in the new staff position is to be applied prospectively to intangible assets acquired after December 31, 2008. In addition, FSP No.142-3 increases the disclosure requirements related to renewal or extension assumptions. The Company does not believe implementation of FSP No. 142-3 have a material impact on its financial statements.
In May 2008, the FASB issued statement No. 162, THE HIERARCHY OF GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES. This statement identifies the sources of accounting principles and the framework for selecting the principles to be used in the preparation of financial statements of nongovernmental entities that are presented in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in the United States (the GAAP hierarchy). This statement is effective 60 days following the SEC’s approval of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board amendments to AU Section 411, “the Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity With Generally Accepted Accounting Principles”.
In May 2008, the FASB issued FSP Accounting Principles Board ("APB") 14-1 "Accounting for Convertible Debt instruments That May Be Settled in Cash upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash Settlement)" ("FSP APB 14-1"). FSP APB 14-1 requires the issuer of certain convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash (or other assets) on conversion to separately account for the liability (debt) and equity (conversion option) components of the instrument in a manner that reflects the issuer's non-convertible debt borrowing rate. FSP APB 14-1 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008 on a retroactive basis. As we do not have convertible debt at this time, we currently believe the adoption of FSP APB 14-1 will have no effect on our combined results of operations and financial condition.
In May 2008, the FASB issued Statement No. 163, ACCOUNTING FOR FINANCE GUARANTEE INSURANCE CONTRACTS - AN INTERPRETATION OF FASB STATEMENT NO. 60. The premium revenue recognition approach for a financial guarantee insurance contract links premium revenue recognition to the amount of insurance protection and the period in which it is provided. For purposes of this statement, the amount of insurance protection provided is assumed to be a function of the insured principal amount outstanding, since the premium received requires the insurance enterprise to stand ready to protect holders of an insured financial obligation from loss due to default over the period of the insured financial obligation. This Statement is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008.
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INFOSMART GROUP INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007, and 2006
(Stated in US Dollars)
4. | Summary of significant accounting policies (Cont’d) |
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) No. 03-6-1, DETERMINING WHETHER INSTRUMENTS GRANTED IN SHARE-BASED PAYMENT TRANSACTIONS ARE PARTICIPATING SECURITIES (“FSP EITF No. 03-6-1”). Under FSP EITF No. 03-6-1, unvested share-based payment awards that contain rights to receive nonforfeitable dividends (whether paid or unpaid) are participating securities, and should be included in the two-class method of computing EPS. FSP EITF No. 03-6-1 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those years, and is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.
None of the above new pronouncements has current application to the Company, but may be applicable to the Company’s future financial reporting.
5. | Professional expenses related to Restructuring and Share Exchange |
Year ended December 31 | ||||||||||||
2008 | 2007 | 2006 | ||||||||||
Issuance of shares of Infosmart’s common stock to HIG Note 5(a) | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 1,431,993 | ||||||
Reverse Merger fees Note 5(b) | - | - | 450,000 | |||||||||
Issuance of the Company’s common stock to professional parties Note 5c | - | - | 747,000 | |||||||||
Others | - | - | 124,397 | |||||||||
$ | - | $ | - | $ | 2,753,390 |
Notes:
5(a). | Under the terms of the Exchange Agreement, immediately prior to the closing of the Exchange Agreement, HIG received 58.82352 shares (exchanged for 55,555.55 shares of the Company’s Series A Convertible Preferred Stock) of Infosmart’s common stock as payment for its services as a finder in connection with the exchange transaction. |
5(b). | Keating Securities, LLC. was paid an advisory fee of $450,000. |
5(c). | Fees for services rendered by Worldwide Gateway Company Ltd. and Richardson and Patel were settled by issuance of 2,850,000 shares and 459,770 shares of the Company’s common stock. |
5(d). | The above professional expenses relate to the Restructuring and Share Exchange which occurred during the year and are non-recurring. |
6. | Other Income |
Year ended December 31 | ||||||||||||
2008 | 2007 | 2006 | ||||||||||
Insurance compensation | $ | 670,941 | $ | 641,157 | $ | - | ||||||
Interest income | 1,468 | 5,473 | 23,821 | |||||||||
Scrap sales | 265,449 | 160,455 | 322,006 | |||||||||
Other income | 416,380 | 903,323 | 104,158 | |||||||||
$ | 1,354,238 | $ | 1,710,408 | $ | 499,985 |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007, and 2006
(Stated in US Dollars)
7. | Income taxes |
The components of income before income taxes are:-
Year ended December 31 | ||||||||||||
2008 | 2007 | 2006 | ||||||||||
Brazil | $ | 3,903,035 | $ | (2,360,083 | ) | $ | - | |||||
Hong Kong | (3,104,057 | ) | (1,148,746 | ) | 5,247,207 | |||||||
The British Virgin Islands | (3,583,171 | ) | 14,336,412 | (1,720,880 | ) | |||||||
The United States | (2,067,236 | ) | (482,683 | ) | (1,506,191 | ) | ||||||
Elimination of the inter-group transaction | (282,181 | ) | (172,451 | ) | - | |||||||
$ | (5,133,610 | ) | $ | 10,172,449 | $ | 2,020,136 |
The components of the provision for income taxes are:-
Year ended December 31 | ||||||||||||
2008 | 2007 | 2006 | ||||||||||
Current taxes | ||||||||||||
Hong Kong | $ | 51,309 | $ | 155,011 | $ | 377,825 | ||||||
Deferred taxes | ||||||||||||
Hong Kong | 38,173 | (207,517 | ) | 577,767 | ||||||||
89,482 | $ | (52,506 | ) | $ | 955,592 |
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 years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006. 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 profit tax rate of 16.5% (2007: 17.5%)on the estimated assessable profits during the years.
The Company’s subsidiaries operating in Brazil is subject to profit tax rate of 34%. No provision for income tax in Brazil has been made as the Company had tax relief for the year ended December 31, 2008.
The effective income tax expenses differ from the statutory rate of 34% in the United States as follows:
Year ended December 31 | ||||||||||||
2008 | 2007 | 2006 | ||||||||||
Provision for income tax at 34% | $ | 1,327,031 | $ | 3,458,632 | $ | 686,846 | ||||||
Foreign tax rate differential | 89,482 | 304,207 | (280,690 | ) | ||||||||
Increase in valuation allowance | - | 966,540 | 512,105 | |||||||||
Exemption in taxation | (1,327,031 | ) | (4,874,381 | ) | - | |||||||
Others | - | 92,496 | 37,331 | |||||||||
Effective income tax expenses | $ | 89,482 | $ | (52,506 | ) | $ | 955,592 |
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INFOSMART GROUP INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007, and 2006
(Stated in US Dollars)
7. | Income taxes (cont’d) |
Deferred tax (assets) liabilities as of December 31, 2008 and 2007 are composed of the following:
As of December 31 | ||||||||
2008 | 2007 | |||||||
Hong Kong | ||||||||
Operating losses available for future periods | $ | - | $ | - | ||||
Temporary difference on accelerated tax depreciation on plant and equipment | 2,396,706 | 2,305,728 | ||||||
The United Sates | ||||||||
Operating losses available for future periods | (2,740,553 | ) | (482,683 | ) | ||||
Valuation allowance | 2,740,553 | 482,683 | ||||||
Deferred tax liabilities, net | $ | 2,396,706 | $ | 2,305,728 | ||||
Recognized in the balance sheet: | ||||||||
Net deferred tax assets | $ | - | $ | - | ||||
Net deferred tax liabilities | 2,396,706 | 2,305,728 | ||||||
$ | 2,396,706 | $ | 2,305,728 |
The Company has a federal net operating loss carry forward of $2,740,553 (2007: $482,683) available to offset taxable income through to the year 2008. The Company recorded a deferred income tax asset for the tax effect of net operating loss carry forwards aggregating $2,740,553 (2007: $482,683), against which the Company has recorded a full valuation allowance in recognition of the uncertainty regarding the ultimate amount of income tax benefits to be derived. Under the Tax Reform Act of 1986, the amounts of and benefits from net operating losses carried forward may be impaired or limited in certain circumstances. Events which may cause limitations in the amount of net operating losses that the Company may utilize in any one year include, but are not limited to, a cumulative ownership change of more than 50 percent over a three-year period. At December 31, 2008, the effect of such limitation, if imposed, has not been determined.
At December 31, 2008, the Company also had a net operating loss carried forward of $38,224,904 (2007: $3,088,795) in Hong Kong that is available for offset against future profits for an unlimited period of time.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007, and 2006
(Stated in US Dollars)
8. | Earning per share |
The Company’s common stock equivalents at December 31, 2008 include the following:
Detachable common stock warrants | 28,510,347 | |||
Placement agent warrants | 3,740,577 | |||
32,250,924 |
The Company stock equivalents on issue during the period were anti-dilutive.
9. | Prepaid expenses and other receivables |
As of December 31 | ||||||||
2008 | 2007 | |||||||
Prepaid professional expenses | $ | 714,285 | $ | 28,724 | ||||
Other prepaid operating expenses | 1,857,868 | 427,372 | ||||||
Rental and utility deposits | 84,127 | 80,312 | ||||||
Other receivables for advancement | - | 7,937 | ||||||
Blu-ray production facility deposit | 1,997,285 | - | ||||||
$ | 4,653,565 | $ | 544,345 |
10. | Inventories |
As of December 31 | ||||||||
2008 | 2007 | |||||||
Raw materials | $ | 1,270,204 | $ | 1,190,330 | ||||
Work in progress | 141,350 | 15,974 | ||||||
Finished goods | 494,891 | 2,189,890 | ||||||
$ | 1,906,445 | $ | 3,396,194 |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007, and 2006
(Stated in US Dollars)
11. | Plant and equipment |
As of December | ||||||||
2008 | 2007 | |||||||
Costs | ||||||||
Production lines and equipment | $ | 38,285,587 | $ | 38,034,178 | ||||
Leasehold improvements | 2,091,402 | 2,132,378 | ||||||
Furniture, fixtures and office equipment | 212,399 | 221,393 | ||||||
Motor vehicles | 255,615 | 260,550 | ||||||
40,845,003 | 40,648,499 | |||||||
Accumulated depreciation | ||||||||
Production lines and equipment | 11,286,382 | 8,666,845 | ||||||
Leasehold improvements | 1,220,333 | 811,850 | ||||||
Furniture, fixtures and office equipment | 74,776 | 50,662 | ||||||
Motor vehicles | 52,819 | 25,474 | ||||||
12,634,310 | 9,554,831 | |||||||
Net | ||||||||
Production lines and equipment | 26,999,205 | 29,367,333 | ||||||
Leasehold improvements | 871,069 | 1,320,528 | ||||||
Furniture, fixtures and office equipment | 137,623 | 170,731 | ||||||
Motor vehicles | 202,796 | 235,076 | ||||||
Plant and equipment, net | $ | 28,210,693 | $ | 31,093,668 |
An analysis of production lines and equipment pledged to banks for banking facilities (note 13) granted to the Company is as follows:
Pledge for banking facilities | ||||||||
As of December 31 | ||||||||
2008 | 2007 | |||||||
Costs | $ | 14,724,398 | $ | 14,724,398 | ||||
Accumulated depreciation | (4,677,815 | ) | (4,115,101 | ) | ||||
Net | $ | 10,046,583 | $ | 10,609,297 |
Pledge for banking facilities | ||||||||
As of December 31 | ||||||||
2008 | 2007 | |||||||
Depreciation for the year | $ | 562,714 | $ | 1,569,309 |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007, and 2006
(Stated in US Dollars)
11. | Plant and equipment (cont’d) |
The components of depreciation charged are:
Year ended December 31 | ||||||||||||
2008 | 2007 | 2006 | ||||||||||
Included in factory overheads | $ | 1,925,717 | $ | 2,500,452 | $ | 1,596,636 | ||||||
Production lines and equipment | ||||||||||||
Included in operating expenses | ||||||||||||
Leasehold improvements | 373,174 | 395,835 | 191,634 | |||||||||
Furniture, fixtures and office equipment | 30,799 | 29,900 | 21,300 | |||||||||
Motor vehicles | 54,596 | 34,490 | 10,959 | |||||||||
458,569 | 460,225 | 223,893 | ||||||||||
$ | 2,384,286 | $ | 2,960,677 | $ | 1,820,529 |
12. | Other payables and accrued liabilities |
As of December 31 | ||||||||
2008 | 2007 | |||||||
Customers deposits | $ | - | $ | - | ||||
Accrued professional fee | 59,272 | 233,231 | ||||||
Staff costs payable | 113,503 | 193,083 | ||||||
Other loan interest payable | 258,465 | 165,057 | ||||||
Other accrued expenses for operations | 746,245 | 1,081,097 | ||||||
$ | 1,177,485 | $ | 1,672,468 |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007, and 2006
(Stated in US Dollars)
13. | Bank borrowings |
As of December 31 | ||||||||
2008 | 2007 | |||||||
Secured: | ||||||||
Bank overdrafts repayable on demand | $ | 258,423 | $ | 194,423 | ||||
Repayable within one year | ||||||||
Non-recurring bank loans | 2,092,520 | 2,310,090 | ||||||
Other bank borrowings | 3,114,366 | 3,665,280 | ||||||
5,465,309 | 6,169,793 | |||||||
Repayable after one year | ||||||||
Non-recurring bank loans | - | 2,092,949 | ||||||
5,465,309 | 8,262,742 | |||||||
Unsecured: | ||||||||
Bank overdrafts repayable on demand | ||||||||
Repayable within one year | ||||||||
Other bank borrowings | - | 592,760 | ||||||
- | 592,760 | |||||||
$ | 5,465,309 | $ | 8,855,502 |
As of December 31, 2008, the Company’s banking facilities are composed of the following:
Amount | ||||||||||||
Facilities granted | Granted | Utilized | Unused | |||||||||
Letter of credit including: | ||||||||||||
- Outstanding letter of credit | $ | 195,000 | ||||||||||
- Letter of credit under trust receipt | 2,919,366 | |||||||||||
5,128,205 | 3,114,366 | 2,013,839 | ||||||||||
Bank overdrafts | 256,410 | 244,315 | 12,095 | |||||||||
Non-recurring bank loans | 2,092,520 | 2,092,520 | - | |||||||||
Bank guarantee for utility deposit | 153,846 | 153,846 | - | |||||||||
7,630,981 | 5,605,047 | 2,025,934 |
As of December 31, 2008, the above banking borrowings were secured by the following:
(a) | first fixed legal charge over 17 DVDR discs production lines with carrying amounts of $10,046,583 (note 11); |
(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. |
The interest rates of bank loans in ISTL and IML were at 1.75% and 1.5% over one month Hong Kong Interbank Offered Rate per annum respectively
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007, and 2006
(Stated in US Dollars)
14. | Other loans |
The outstanding principal of the other loans are repayable as follows:
As of December 31 | ||||||||
2008 | 2007 | |||||||
Year ending December 31 | ||||||||
2008 | $ | - | $ | 5,065,639 | ||||
2009 | 3,503,542 | 572,099 | ||||||
2010 | 7,191,948 | 145,324 | ||||||
Total | 10,695,490 | 5,783,062 | ||||||
Current portion | (3,503,542 | ) | (5,065,639 | ) | ||||
Non-current portion | 7,191,948 | 717,423 |
All the other loans are unsecured and have fixed repayment terms. The interest rate is Hong Kong Prime interest rate (the average effective rate is approximately 5.44% (2008) and 7.59% (2007) .
15. | Advance from a related party |
Advance from a related party for working capital are as follows:
As of December 31 | ||||||||
2008 | 2007 | |||||||
Prime Corporate Developments Ltd. | $ | 929,751 | $ | 929,634 |
The above advance is interest-free, unsecured and the related party has undertaken not to demand repayment in the next twelve months.
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INFOSMART GROUP INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007, and 2006
(Stated in US Dollars)
16. | License usage rights |
2008 | 2007 | |||||||
Cost of license usage rights | $ | 2,092,809 | $ | 2,092,809 | ||||
Less: Accumulated amortization | (564,334 | ) | (282,154 | ) | ||||
Land use rights, net | $ | 1,528,475 | $ | 1,810,655 |
The Company obtained the Infoscience Holdings Limited during 2006. In the process of acquisition, 2 license were obtained for the production of DVDR discs (“the Products”)
1. | License agreement granted from DVDR developer (intellectual property owner) to produce the Products |
2. | The license for the manufacture of optical discs issued by the Customs and Excise Department of Hong Kong |
Estimate usage right totally is 89 months. At December 2008, the license will be expired in 65 months
Amortization expense for the years ended 2008 was $282,180 (2007:$282,154 & 2006: Nil).
The estimated aggregate amortization expenses for license usage right for the five succeeding years is as follows :-
Year | ||||
2009 | $ | 282,180 | ||
2010 | 282,180 | |||
2011 | 282,180 | |||
2012 | 282,180 | |||
2013 | 282,180 | |||
$ | 1,410,900 |
17. | Commitments and contingencies |
Operating leases commitments
The Company leases office and factory premises under various non-cancelable operating lease agreements that expire at 31 January 2012, 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 December 31, 2008 are as follows:-
Year ending December 31 | ||||
2009 | $ | 340,620 | ||
2010 | 349,216 | |||
2011 | 349,216 | |||
2012 | 29,101 |
Rental expense was $246,073, $214,899, and $169,221 during 2008, 2007 and 2006 respectively.
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INFOSMART GROUP INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007, and 2006
(Stated in US Dollars)
17. | Commitments and contingencies |
Capital commitments
At the balance sheet date, the Company Group has a contractual commitment in respect of the repayment of other loan of $5,000,000 (2007: Nil).
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 BVI 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.
In Re: Factory 2-U Stores, Inc., U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Delaware - Adv. Proc. No. 005-30480. On March 7, 2006, a complaint 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 agreement, 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.
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INFOSMART GROUP INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007, and 2006
(Stated in US Dollars)
18. | Common Stock and Convertible Preferred Stock |
Common stock | Series A | Series B | Additional paid-in capital | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. of | No. of | No. of | Amount | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Shares | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, January 1, 2006 | 10,119,040 | $ | 1 | - | $ | - | - | $ | - | $ | 619,877 | |||||||||||||||||
Issuance of Infosmart’s common stock prior to exchange transaction on August 11, 2006 | - | 999 | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of Series A shares on August 16, 2006 for the exchange of: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
- 1,000 shares of Infosmart’s common stock held by Original Infosmart Shareholders | - | - | 944,445 | - | - | - | (21,336 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
- 58.82352 shares of Infosmart’s common stock held by HIG | - | - | 55,555 | - | - | - | 1,431,993 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock for the completion of the Restructuring and Share Exchange: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
on August 16, 2006 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
- finders fee | 2,850,000 | 627,000 | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
- legal advise fee | 459,770 | 120,000 | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of Series B shares with detachable warrants on August 16, 2006 | - | - | - | - | 1,092,857 | 3,738,827 | 5,443,330 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of Placement Agent warrants on various dates | - | - | - | - | - | (644,800 | ) | 644,800 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Conversion of Series A to common stock on October 12, 2006 | 116,721,360 | - | (1,000,000 | ) | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||
Conversion of Series B to common stock on various date | 4,851,256 | 512,101 | - | - | (180,883 | ) | (512,101 | ) | - | |||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock for the exercise of warrants | 800,000 | 260,800 | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2006 | 135,801,426 | $ | 1,520,901 | - | $ | - | 911,974 | $ | 2,581,926 | $ | 8,118,664 | |||||||||||||||||
Conversion of Series B to common stock on various date | 8,447,282 | $ | 891,704 | - | - | (314,963 | ) | (891,704 | ) | - | ||||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2007 | 144,248,708 | $ | 2,412,605 | - | $ | - | 597,011 | $ | 1,690,222 | $ | 8,118,664 | |||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock | 1,300,000 | $ | 455,000 | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||
Conversion of Series B to common stock on various date | 16,011,812 | $ | 1,690,222 | - | - | (597,011 | ) | (1,690,222 | ) | - | ||||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2008 | 161,560,520 | $ | 4,557,827 | - | $ | - | - | $ | - | $ | 8,118,664 |
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INFOSMART GROUP INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007, and 2006
(Stated in US Dollars)
18. | Common Stock and Convertible Preferred Stock (cont’d) |
Common Stock
The number of authorized shares of the Company's common stock is 300,000,000 shares. The shares have no par value.
Preferred Stock
The Company is authorized under its Articles of Incorporation to issue 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, no par value per share. Of the 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock authorized, 1,200,000 shares were designated as Series A Convertible Preferred Stock and 1,800,000 shares were designated as Series B Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock pursuant to Certificates of Determination that were approved by the Company's Board of Directors, and filed with and accepted by, the Secretary of State of the State of California prior to the closing of the exchange transaction.
Series A Preferred Stock
Under the terms of the Exchange Agreement, the Infosmart Shares held by the Infosmart Shareholders were exchanged for 1,000,000 shares of the Company’s Series A Preferred Stock (the “Exchange”).
Series B Preferred Stock and Warrants
The consummation of the Exchange was contingent on a minimum of $7 million (or such lesser amount as mutually agreed by Infosmart and the placement agent) being subscribed for, and funded into escrow, by certain accredited and institutional investors (“Investors”) for the purchase of shares of Series B Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock of the Company promptly after the closing the Exchange under terms and conditions approved by the Company’s board of directors immediately following the Exchange (the “Financing”). The closing of the Financing was contingent on the closing of the Exchange, and the Exchange was contingent on the closing of the Financing.
Immediately following the closing of the Exchange, the Company received gross proceeds of approximately $7.65 million in connection with the Financing from the Investors. Pursuant to Subscription Agreements entered into with these Investors, the Company sold 1,092,857.143 shares of the Company’s Series B Preferred Stock with detachable warrants at a price per share of $7.00. Each share of Series B Preferred Stock will be convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock. It will be convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at the election of the holder at a conversion price equal to $0.261 per share (“Conversion Price”). The Company was required to register the common stock underlying the Series B Preferred Stock and warrants issued in the Financing with the Securities and Exchange Commission for resale by the Investors. After deducting placement agents’ commissions and expenses as detailed below, the Company received net proceeds of approximately $6.89 million in the Financing.
In connection with the issuance of the Series B Preferred Stock to the Investors, the Company issued warrants to the Investors to purchase an aggregate of 29,310,345 shares of common stock, on as-converted basis, of the Company. The warrants have an exercise price of $0.326 per share, subject to adjustments.
Keating Securities, LLC and Axiom Capital Management, Inc. (“Placement Agents”) acted as Placement Agents in connection with the Financing. For their services, the Placement Agents received a commission equal to 8% of the gross proceeds or approximately $587,000 from the offering and a non-accountable expense allowance equal to 2% of the gross proceeds or approximately $153,000.
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INFOSMART GROUP INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007, and 2006
(Stated in US Dollars)
18. | Common Stock and Convertible Preferred Stock (cont’d) |
Series B Preferred Stock and Warrants (cont’d)
In addition, the Placement Agents received, for nominal consideration, five-year warrants to purchase 10% of the number of shares of common stock into which the Series B Preferred Stock issued in the Financing are converted to (“Placement Agent Warrants”). The Placement Agent Warrants will be exercisable at any time at a price equal 125% of the conversion price, on a net-issuance or cashless basis. The Placement Agent Warrants have registration rights similar to the registration rights afforded to the holders of Series B Preferred Stock and warrants. The Company also paid for the out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the Placement Agents and all purchasers in the amount of $25,000. Further, the Company issued to the Placement Agent, warrants to purchase an aggregate of 2,931,035 shares of our common stock on an as-converted basis at an exercise price of $0.326 per share.
The warrants are fully vested at the time of grant and have a term of five years. The material terms of the Company’s Series B Preferred Stock are summarized below.
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 issue 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 this Form 8-K) has occurred and is continuing.
All shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock outstanding on August 16, 2008 were automatically converted at the then Conversion Price.
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INFOSMART GROUP INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007, and 2006
(Stated in US Dollars)
18. | Common Stock and Convertible Preferred Stock (cont’d) |
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 a 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.
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.
19. | 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 $128.20 (equivalent of HK$1,000). 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 $42,552, $65,959 and $77,885 for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 respectively.
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INFOSMART GROUP INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007, and 2006
(Stated in US Dollars)
20. | Segment Information |
The Company is engaged in the manufacture and distribution of DVDR discs and CDR. The nature of the products, their production processes, the type of their customers and their distribution methods are substantially similar. Information for the products of DVDR and CDR is 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 | Blu-ray | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended December 31 | Year ended December 31 | Year ended December 31 | Year ended December 31 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenue from external customers | $ | 650,962 | $ | 38,073,558 | $ | - | $ | 32,179,157 | $ | 63,811,547 | $ | 25,622,351 | $ | 2,275,466 | $ | 3,084,795 | $ | 1,480,090 | $ | 1,810,000 | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Segment profit/(loss) | (1,020,022 | ) | (7,661,647 | ) | - | (5,400,670 | ) | 17,919,622 | 4,512,839 | 392,082 | (16,988 | ) | 260,687 | 915,000 | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Segment assets | 282,331 | 28,179,194 | - | 42,768,465 | 46,145,703 | 42,584,004 | 396,008 | 2,283,134 | 2,137,501 | 1,810,000 | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | ||||||||||||
Year ended December 31 | ||||||||||||
2008 | 2007 | 2006 | ||||||||||
Revenue from external customers | $ | 36,915,585 | $ | 104,969,900 | $ | 27,102,441 | ||||||
Segment profit/(loss) | (5,113,610 | ) | 10,240,987 | 4,773,526 | ||||||||
Segment assets | 45,256,804 | 76,608,031 | 44,721,505 | |||||||||
A reconciliation is provided for unallocated amounts relating to corporate operations which is not included in the segment information.
Year ended December 31 | ||||||||||||
2008 | 2007 | 2006 | ||||||||||
Total consolidated revenue | $ | 36,915,585 | $ | 104,969,900 | $ | 27,102,441 | ||||||
Total profit / (loss) for reportable segments | $ | (5,133,610 | ) | $ | 10,240,986 | $ | 4,773,526 | |||||
Unallocated amounts relating to operations: | ||||||||||||
Professional expenses related to Restructuring and | ||||||||||||
Share Exchange | - | - | (2,753,390 | ) | ||||||||
Income / (loss) before taxes | $ | (5,133,610 | ) | $ | 10,240,986 | $ | 2,020,136 |
As of December 31 | ||||||||
2008 | 2007 | |||||||
Assets | ||||||||
Total assets for reportable segments | $ | 45,256,804 | $ | 76,608,031 |
Other than the production lines and equipment with carrying amount of $13,473,826 (2007: $11,947,265) and the construction in progress located in Brazil, all of the Company’s long-lived assets are located in Hong Kong. Geographic information about the revenues, which are classified based on location of the customers, is set out as follows:
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INFOSMART GROUP INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007, and 2006
(Stated in US Dollars)
20. | Segment Information (cont’d) |
Year ended December 31 | ||||||||||||
2008 | 2007 | 2006 | ||||||||||
Argentina | $ | 631,795 | $ | 204,637 | $ | 74,039 | ||||||
Australia | 659,065 | 15,848,368 | 5,841,997 | |||||||||
Beliez | 717,173 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||
Brazil | 16,367,070 | 33,090,824 | 6,870,908 | |||||||||
Chile | 10,000 | 2,145 | 521,747 | |||||||||
Czech Republic | - | 20,573 | 413,237 | |||||||||
China | 16,320,728 | 51,399,473 | 4,264,994 | |||||||||
Philippines | 580,981 | - | - | |||||||||
Romania | 166,844 | - | - | |||||||||
South Africa | 60,092 | 156,060 | - | |||||||||
Taiwan | 654,848 | 177,786 | 19,954 | |||||||||
Thailand | 42,763 | 491,417 | 398,691 | |||||||||
Turkey | - | 216,380 | - | |||||||||
United Kingdom | - | 165,210 | 4,770,317 | |||||||||
United States | 704,226 | 2,000,064 | 1,583,684 | |||||||||
Singapore | - | 17,814 | 1,213,742 | |||||||||
Other countries | 0 | 1,179,149 | 1,129,131 | |||||||||
Total | $ | 36,915,585 | $ | 104,969,900 | $ | 27,102,441 |
21. | Comparative amounts |
Certain amounts included in prior years’ consolidated statement of operations have been reclassified to conform to the current year’s presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on reported total assets, liabilities, shareholders’ equity, or net income.
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ITEM 9. CHANGES in and DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES
None.
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Based on their evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of December 31, 2008, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and are operating in an effective manner.
Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Internal control over financial reporting is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) promulgated under the Exchange Act as a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the Company’s principal executive and principal financial officers and effected by the Company’s board of directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and includes those policies and procedures that:
· | Pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company; |
· | Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Company; and |
· | Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements. |
Because of its inherent limitations, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. Projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Our management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008. In making this assessment, management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control—Integrated Framework.
Based on our assessment, management believes that, as of December 31, 2008, our internal control over financial reporting is effective based on those criteria.
This annual report does not include an attestation report of the Company's registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management's report was not subject to attestation by the Company's registered public accounting firm pursuant to temporary rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permit the Company to provide only management's report in this annual report.
Changes in Internal Controls
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 December 31, 2008 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our international control over financial reporting.
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
There were no items required to be disclosed in a report on Form 8-K during the fourth quarter of the year ended December 31, 2008 that were not reported.
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PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Our directors and executive officers, their ages, their respective offices and positions, and their respective dates of election or appointment are as follows:
Name | Age | Position Held | Officer/Director since | |||||
Parker Seto | 41 | Chief Executive Officer and President | 8/21/07 | |||||
Po Nei Sze | 36 | Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, Secretary and Director | 8/16/06 | |||||
Andrew Chung Yuen Chang | 39 | Chairman of the Board of Directors | 8/16/06 | |||||
Simon Lee | 40 | Director | 3/16/07 | |||||
Wai Chuen Leung | 43 | Director | 7/4/07 | |||||
Joseph Chang | 45 | Director | 6/4/07 | |||||
Chi-Man Lam | 43 | Director | 8/9/07 | |||||
Chen Chiu Ju | 42 | Director | 10/10/08 |
Business Experience Descriptions – 5 years bus exp and other directorships of directors
Parker Seto – Chief Executive Officer and President. Mr. Seto has served as our Chief Executive Officer and President since August 21, 2007. Mr. Seto served as a director of the Company from March 16, 2007 until his resignation on August 9, 2007. He has extensive experience in initial public offerings and auditing public companies and provides financial advisory services. Concurrent to his position with the Company and since 2002, Mr. Seto is an advisor to several mid-sized businesses in Hong Kong and mainland China for general business management consultation. From 2005 to June 2007, Mr. Seto was Managing Director of WestPark Capital, Inc. Mr. Seto currently serves as a director of New Fiber Technology Cloth Inc. since March 2008. He graduated from the Chinese University of Hong Kong in Professional Accountancy stream with a Bachelor of Business Administration (Honour) in 1990. Mr. Seto is a Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants in United Kingdom, and member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Po Nei Sze - Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, Secretary and Director. Ms. Sze has served as our director, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and Secretary since August 16, 2006. Ms. Sze co-founded Infosmart Group Limited, a company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands (“Infosmart BVI”), in 2002 and oversaw its finance, human resources, accounting, purchasing, and shipping departments. The Company effected a reverse merger with Infosmart BVI on August 16, 2006. Ms. Sze received her degree in Business Administration from the British Columbian Institute of Technology in Canada. Ms. Sze is also a director of Eternal Scene International Limited since December 2002 and Prime Corporate Developments Limited since January 2004.
Andrew Chung Yuen Chang - Chairman of the Board. Mr. Chang has served as our Chairman of the Board since August 16, 2006. In 1995, he founded Hung Tat International (HK) Ltd. (“Hung Tat”), a telecommunications devices manufacturing business, which today employs 1,400 workers and has revenues of $15 million. Hung Tat exports most of its output to the U.S., and its major customers include Family Dollar, Best Buy, Circuit City, Southern Telecom, and jWIN Electronics. Mr. Chang holds a Master of Economics degree from the University of Macquaire, Australia and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of New South Wales, Australia where he majored in accounting. Mr. Chang is also a director of Honor Lustre Ltd. since September 2005, Hung Tat Far East since April 2002, Hung Tat since January 1998, and Health Genius International Ltd. since May 1996.
Simon Lee - Director. Mr. Lee has served as our director since March 16, 2007. Mr. Lee graduated from the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 1990 majoring in physics. He obtained his Masters in Business Administration from the Chinese University of Hong Kong where he specialized in accounting and finance stream. He is a Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Association Accountants of the United Kingdom and a member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Mr. Lee has been an instructor in the School of Accountancy at the Chinese University of Hong Kong and is currently a Lecturer in the School of Accountancy and Law at the Faculty of Business of the Hong Kong Baptist University. He is also a Research Fellow of the Corporate Governance and Financial Policy Centre of Hong Kong Baptist University. Mr. Lee is regularly invited by multinational companies to provide training to professionals in the banking and personal financial management sector.
Wai Chuen Leung - Director. Mr. Leung has served as our director since July 4, 2007. Mr. Leung has extensive experience in auditing and accounting. Concurrent to his directorship with the Company, he is the Chief Financial Officer of Sinobest Technology Holdings Ltd., a position he has held since May 2005. From August 2004 to September 2005, Mr. Leung was the Independent Non-Executive Director for Maxx Bioscience Holdings Ltd. From December 2004 to March 2005, he was the Financial Controller for Pro-Health International Group Ltd. From December 2001 to December 2004, he was the Financial Controller for WLS Holdings Ltd. Mr. Leung graduated from the University of Hong Kong with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences. He also received a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Manchester and the University of Wales. In addition, Mr. Leung will soon receive his Master’s degree in Business with a concentration in Logistics Management from the RMIT University.
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Joseph Chang - Director. Mr. Chang has served as our director since June 4, 2007. Mr. Chang has extensive experience in corporate finance, investment consulting, and business management. Concurrent to his directorship with the Company, he is the Chief Executive Officer of Active Asia Investments (HK) Limited, a position he has held since January 2007. From 2003 to 2006, Mr. Chang was the Chief Executive Officer of Global Trend Investment Consulting Limited. From March 2000 to April 2003, Mr. Chang was the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer for HWACOM Systems, a systems integration company in the telecommunications/networking industry. Mr. Chang graduated from the National Taiwan Institution of Technology with a major in Industrial Management and a sub-major in MIS. He also graduated from the Banking and Insurance Department from the National Business College of Taipei.
Chi-Man Lam - Director. Mr. Lam has served as our director since August 9, 2007. Mr. Lam has extensive experience in business management. Concurrent to his directorship with the Company, he runs and is a director of Vision Products Limited, a trader in toys and gift products, which he founded in 1997. Mr. Lam is a graduate of the Chinese University of Hong Kong with both a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree in Business Administration.
Chen Chia Ju – Director. Mr. Chen is served as Vice President for Chian-Lan Assets Management Ltd in Taiwan since July 2006. He is also the head of HK branch in Chian-Lan. He has profound IPO/SPO knowledge and experience in Taiwan, HK and China equity/ investments market with numerous successful projects . He is also the expert in corporate finance, internal control and auditing procedure. He was head of auditing team for Kan Wei Chong Sing CPA firm from July 1994 to July 1997. He was also in charge of underwriting business for Shen-He security firm from August 1997 to February 2000. He has helped five companies to go for IPO/SPO in Taiwan from March 2000 to June 2006. Mr. Chen graduated from Chung-Hwa University with a Bachelor's degree in Finance Management.
Family Relationships
There are no family relationships among our directors and executive officers.
Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings
None of our directors or executive officers has, during the past five years:
(a) | Has had a petition under the federal bankruptcy laws or any state insolvency law filed by or against, or a receiver, fiscal agent or similar officer was appointed by a court for the business or property of such person, or any partnership in which he was a general partner at or within two years before the time of such filing, or any corporation or business association of which he was an executive officer at or within two years before the time of such filing; |
(b) | Been convicted in a criminal proceeding or is a named subject of a pending criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations and other minor offenses); |
(c) | Been the subject of any order, judgment, or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any court of competent jurisdiction, permanently or temporarily enjoining him from, or otherwise limiting, the following activities: |
(i) | Acting as a futures commission merchant, introducing broker, commodity trading advisor, commodity pool operator, floor broker, leverage transaction merchant, any other person regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, or an associated person of any of the foregoing, or as an investment adviser, underwriter, broker or dealer in securities, or as an affiliated person, director or employee of any investment company, bank, savings and loan association or insurance company, or engaging in or continuing any conduct or practice in connection with such activity; |
(ii) | Engaging in any type of business practice; or |
(iii) | Engaging in any activity in connection with the purchase or sale of any security or commodity or in connection with any violation of federal or state securities laws or federal commodities laws; |
(d) | Been the subject of any order, judgment or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any federal or state authority barring, suspending or otherwise limiting for more than 60 days the right of such person to engage in any activity described in paragraph (c)(i) above, or to be associated with persons engaged in any such activity; |
(e) | Been found by a court of competent jurisdiction in a civil action or by the Commission to have violated any federal or state securities law, and the judgment in such civil action or finding by the Commission has not been subsequently reversed, suspended, or vacated; and |
(f) | Been found by a court of competent jurisdiction in a civil action or by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to have violated any federal commodities law, and the judgment in such civil action or finding by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission has not been subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated. |
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Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act
Based solely upon a review of the copies of such forms furnished to the Company, or written representations that no reports were required, we believe that for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, beneficial owners complied with Section 16(a) filing requirements applicable to them.
Code of Ethics
We have adopted a code of ethics that applies to all directors, officers, and employees, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, and members of the board of directors. We will provide to any person, without charge and upon request, a copy of the code of ethics. Any such request must be made in writing to the Company, c/o Investor Relations, 5th Floor, QPL Industrial Building, 126-140 Texaco Road, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong.
Material Changes to the Procedures by which Security Holders May Recommend Nominees to the Board of Directors
There have been no material changes to the procedures by which security holders may recommend nominees to the Board of Directors.
Audit Committee
We are not a “listed company” under SEC rules and are therefore not required to have an audit committee comprised of independent directors. We established an Audit Committee, however, in November 2007. Our Audit Committee was established in accordance with Section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Audit Committee assists Board oversight of (i) the integrity of our financial statements, (ii) our compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, (iii) the independent auditor’s qualifications and independence, and (iv) the performance of our internal audit function and independent auditor, and prepares the report that the Securities and Exchange Commission requires to be included in our annual proxy statement. The current members of the Audit Committee are Simon Lee (Chairman), Joseph Chang, and Chi-Man Lam. The Board has determined that Mr. Lee is an “audit committee financial expert” within the meaning of Item 407(d)(5)(ii) of SEC Regulation S-B, and is “independent” within the meaning of AMEX Company Guide Section 121A.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Summary of Compensation
The following executive compensation disclosure reflects all compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to the executive officers below for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007. The following table summarizes all compensation for fiscal year 2008 received by our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, our two most highly compensated executive officers who earned more than $100,000 in fiscal year 2008, and up to two additional individuals for whom disclosure would have been provided but for the fact that the individual was not serving as an executive officer at the end of fiscal year 2008.
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
Name and principal position | Year | Salary ($) | Bonus ($) | Stock Awards ($) | Option Awards ($) | Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation ($) | Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings ($) | All Other Comp-ensa tion ($) | Total ($) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Parker Seto, CEO and President | 2008 | $ | 127,692 | - | - | - | - | - | - | $ | 127,692 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2007 | 66,200 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 66,200 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Po Nei Sze, CFO, Treasurer, Secretary, and Director | 2008 | 155,212 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 155,212 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2007 | 137,987 | - | - | - | - | - | 2,000 | 139,987 |
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End
There are no outstanding equity awards for any of our named executive officers outstanding as of December 31, 2008.
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Grants of Plan-Based Awards to Executive Officers in 2008
No plan-based awards were granted to our named executive officers in fiscal year 2008.
Option Exercises and Stock Vesting
There were no exercises of stock options, SARS, or similar instruments, or vesting of stock during fiscal year 2008 for each of our named executive officers.
Pension Benefits
None of our named executive officers participates in any pension benefit plan adopted by the Company.
Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plans
None of our named executive officers participates in any nonqualified deferred compensation plan adopted by the Company.
Compensation of Directors
The following director compensation disclosure reflects all compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to the directors below for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.
DIRECTOR COMPENSATION
Name | Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($) | Stock Awards ($) | Option Awards ($) | Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation ($) | Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings ($) | All Other Compen-sation ($) | Total ($) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Andrew Chang | $ | 59,615 | - | - | - | - | - | $ | 59,615 | |||||||||||||||||||
Po Nei Sze (1) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
Simon Lee | 12,819 | - | - | - | - | - | 12,819 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wai Chuen Leung | 12,307 | - | - | - | - | - | 12,307 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Joseph Chang | 26,923 | - | - | - | - | - | 26,923 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Chi-Man Lam | 12,307 | - | - | - | - | - | 12,307 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Chen Chia Ju | 3,639 | - | - | - | - | - | 3,639 |
(1) Ms. Sze’s director compensation is fully reflected in the disclosures provided in the Summary Compensation Table above.
Employment and Director Agreements
In August 2007, our predecessor entity, Infosmart Group, Limited, a company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands (“Infosmart BVI”), entered into an employment agreement with Parker Seto that provided for a starting monthly salary of HK$83,000. Such salary is subject to an annual review by Infosmart BVI’s Board of Directors (“Infosmart BVI Board”) at a time determined by the Infosmart BVI Board. Under the terms of the agreement, Mr. Seto is also entitled to receive reimbursements for all reasonable business, office personnel, company-related entertainment, and travel expenses that he incurs or he pays for on behalf of Infosmart BVI.
In June 2006, Infosmart BVI entered into an employment agreement with Po Nei Sze that provided a starting monthly salary of HK$50,000 or approximately US$6,435. Such salary is subject to an annual review by the Infosmart BVI Board at a time determined by the Infosmart BVI Board. Under the terms of the agreement, Ms. Sze is also entitled to receive reimbursements for all reasonable business, office personnel, company-related entertainment, and travel expenses that she incurs or she pays for on behalf of Infosmart BVI.
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In June 2006, Infosmart BVI entered into an employment agreement with Chung Kwok for his services as Chief Executive Officer and a director that provided for a base monthly salary is HK$60,000. Such salary is subject to an annual review by the Infosmart BVI Board at a time determined by the Infosmart BVI Board. Under the terms of the agreement, Mr. Kwok is also entitled to receive reimbursements for all reasonable business, office personnel, company-related entertainment and travel expenses that he incurs or he pays for on behalf of Infosmart BVI.
In July 2006, Infosmart BVI entered into an employment agreement with Andrew Chang that provided a starting monthly salary of HK$50,000 or approximately US$6,435. Such salary is subject to an annual review by the Infosmart BVI Board at a time determined by the Infosmart BVI Board. Under the terms of the agreement, Mr. Chang is also entitled to receive reimbursements for all reasonable business, office personnel, company-related entertainment, and travel expenses that he incurs or he pays for on behalf of Infosmart BVI.
Each of the above-described employments agreements state the officer and/or directors employment may be terminated immediately, without Infosmart BVI’s prior notice or payment in lieu of notice if at any time the officer and or director (1) becomes physically or mentally disabled whether totally or partially so that he is substantially unable to perform his duties for a period of or for 30 days in the aggregate in any period of six consecutive months, (2) is convicted of a criminal offense, except one which in the reasonable of Infosmart BVI’s Board does not affect his position with Infosmart BVI at the time of such conviction, (3) commits repeated or continued (after warning) any persistent or material breach of the employment agreement; (4) is guilty of willful neglect in discharging his duties or commits any grave misconduct which in the absolute opinion of the Infosmart BVI Board tends to bring himself or Infosmart BVI into disrepute; or (5) commits an act of bankruptcy or compounded with his creditors generally or is guilty of conduct which would make his continued appointment prejudicial to the interests of Infosmart BVI. Further, the agreements provide for employee insurance, mandatory provident fund benefits, and, after completion of the three-month probation period, medical insurance. These agreements also contain restrictive covenants preventing competition with Infosmart BVI during their employment and for a period of 12 months after termination, and also covenants preventing the use of confidential business information, except in connection with the performance of their duties for Infosmart BVI, during or at any time after termination of their employment.
We expect to assume the above-described employment agreements our officers and directors currently have with Infosmart BVI.
There are no other employment agreements or arrangements with any of our directors or named executive officers. We do not have a long term incentive plan or arrangement of compensation with any individual in the group of officers and directors.
Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation
During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, the members of our Compensation Committee were Simon Lee, Joseph Chang, and Chi-Man Lam (Chairman). None of the members of our Compensation Committee are executive officers of the Company.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans
We do not currently have any equity compensation plans or arrangements.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
The following table sets forth certain information regarding beneficial ownership of our common stock as of April 30, 2009 by (i) each person who is known by us to own beneficially more than five percent (5%) of the outstanding shares of our voting securities, (ii) each of our directors and executive officers, and (iii) all of our directors and executive officers as a group. Unless otherwise indicated below, to our knowledge, all persons listed below have sole voting and investing power with respect to their shares of common stock, except to the extent authority is shared by spouses under applicable community property laws.
Name and Address of Beneficial Owner (1) | Amount and Nature of Beneficial Ownership (2) | Percent of Class (2) | ||||||
Parker Seto | 0 | * | ||||||
Po Nei Sze (3) | 51,451,826 | 31.85 | % | |||||
Andrew Chung Yuen Chang | 9,483,727 | 5.87 | % | |||||
Chung Kwok | 16,189,400 | 10.02 | % | |||||
Simon Lee | 0 | * | ||||||
Wai Chuen Leung | 0 | * | ||||||
Joseph Chang | 0 | * | ||||||
Chi-Man Lam | 0 | * | ||||||
Chen Chia Ju | 0 | * | ||||||
Prime Corporate Developments Limited (3) | 51,451,826 | 31.85 | % | |||||
Cede & Co (4) | 35,736,195 | 22.12 | % | |||||
Lui Sau Wan (5) | 20,757,376 | 12.85 | % | |||||
All Officers and Directors as a group (8 persons) | 88,043,419 | 59.7 | % |
* Less than 1%.
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(1) | Unless otherwise indicated, the address of the beneficial owner will be c/o Infosmart Group Limited, 5th Floor, QPL Industrial Building, 126-140 Texaco Road, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong. |
(2) | Applicable percentages are based on 161,560,520 shares of common stock outstanding on March 31, 2009, adjusted as required by rules promulgated by the SEC. Under Rule 13d-3, a beneficial owner of a security includes any person who, directly or indirectly, through any contract, arrangement, understanding, relationship, or otherwise has or shares: (i) voting power, which includes the power to vote, or to direct the voting of shares; and (ii) investment power, which includes the power to dispose or direct the disposition of shares. Certain shares may be deemed to be beneficially owned by more than one person (if, for example, persons share the power to vote or the power to dispose of the shares). In addition, shares are deemed to be beneficially owned by a person if the person has the right to acquire the shares (for example, upon exercise of an option) within 60 days of the date as of which the information is provided. In computing the percentage ownership of any person, the amount of shares outstanding is deemed to include the amount of shares beneficially owned by such person (and only such person) by reason of these acquisition rights. As a result, the percentage of outstanding shares of any person as shown in this table does not necessarily reflect the person's actual ownership or voting power with respect to the number of shares of common stock actually outstanding. | |
(3) | Ms. Po Nei Sze is the sole owner of Prime Corporate and exercises sole voting and investment control over such shares. | |
(4) | The address for this shareholder is PO Box 20 Bowling Green Stn New York NY 10274. | |
(5) | The address for this shareholder is No. 188, Victoria Road, Hong Kong. |
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
There were no transactions since the beginning of our last fiscal year, or any proposed transaction, in which we were a participant and the amount involved exceeds $120,000, and in which any related person had or will have a direct or direct material interest.
Director Independence
Five of our directors – Simon Lee, Wai Chuen Leung, Joseph Chang, Chi-Man Lam, Chen Chiu Ju — are independent directors as that term is defined under AMEX Rules and Regulations.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES
Fees for professional services provided by our current independent auditors, Parker Randall CF (H.K.) CPA Limited*, and our former independent auditors, PKF Hong Kong, in each of the last two fiscal years, in each of the following categories are:
2008 | 2007 | * | ||||||
Audit fees | $ | 63,680 | $ | 73,630 | ||||
Audit- related fees | 32,564 | 10,000 | ||||||
Tax fees | — | 17,085 | ||||||
All other fees | — | — | ||||||
* We retained Parker Randall CF (H.K.) CPA Limited on August 10, 2007. |
Fees for audit services include fees associated with the annual audit and the review of documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Audit-related fees principally include fees reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of our financial statements and that are not reported as Audit Fees. Tax fees included tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning work.
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All Other Fees
The Company did not incur any other fees related to services rendered by our principal accountant for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007.
Effective May 6, 2003, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted rules that require that before our auditor is engaged by us to render any auditing or permitted non-audit related service, the engagement be:
-approved by our audit committee; or
-entered into pursuant to pre-approval policies and procedures established by the audit committee, provided the policies and procedures are detailed as to the particular service, the audit committee is informed of each service, and such policies and procedures do not include delegation of the audit committee's responsibilities to management.
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
Financial Statements
A list of the financial statements of the Company filed as part of this Report can be found above in Part II, Item 8.
Exhibit Number | Description | ||||
23.1 | Consent of Parker Randall CF (H.K.) CPA Limited * | ||||
23.2 | Consent of Parker Randall CF (H.K.) CPA Limited * | ||||
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.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
INFOSMART GROUP, INC. | ||
Dated: April 30, 2009 | By: | /s/ Parker Seto |
Parker Seto, Chief Executive Officer and President |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Name | Position | Date | ||
/s/ Parker Seto Parker Seto | Chief Executive Officer, President | April 30, 2009 | ||
/s/ Po Nei Sze Po Nei Sze | Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, Secretary, Director | April 30, 2009 | ||
/s/ Andrew Chung Yuen Chang Andrew Chung Yuen Chang | Chairman of the Board of Directors | April 30, 2009 | ||
/s/ Simon Lee Simon Lee | Director | April 30, 2009 | ||
/s/ Wai Chuen Leung Wai Chuen Leung | Director | April 30, 2009 | ||
/s/ Joseph Chang Joseph Chang | Director | April 30, 2009 | ||
/s/ Chi-Man Lam Chi-Man Lam | Director | April 30, 2009 | ||
/s/ Chen Chia Ju Chen Chia Ju | Director | April 30, 2009 |
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