UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
þ | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
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FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED: June 30, 2009 |
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o | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
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FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM: _____________ TO _____________ |
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COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 000-31497 |
CHINA LOGISTICS GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Florida | 65-1001686 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
7300 Alondra Boulevard, Suite 108, Paramount, California | 90723 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
562-408-3888
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
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.
o Yes þ No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has been submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Date File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
o Yes o No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer | o | | | Accelerated filer | o | |
Non-accelerated filer | o | | | Smaller reporting company | þ | |
(Do not check if smaller reporting company) | | | | | | |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
o Yes þ No
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 34,508,203 shares of common stock are issued and outstanding as of August 18, 2009.
CHINA LOGISTICS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I. - FINANCIAL INFORMATION |
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Item 1. | Financial Statements. | 3 |
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Item 2. | Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. | 21 |
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Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk. | 29 |
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Item 4T. | Controls and Procedures. | 29 |
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION |
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Item 1. | Legal Proceedings. | 30 |
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Item 1A. | Risk Factors. | 30 |
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Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds. | 30 |
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Item 3. | Defaults Upon Senior Securities. | 30 |
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Item 4. | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. | 30 |
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Item 5. | Other Information. | 30 |
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Item 6. | Exhibits. | 31 |
OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
All share and per share information contained in this report gives retroactive effect to the 1 for 40 (1:40) reverse stock split of our outstanding common stock effective at the close of business on March 11, 2008.
PART 1 - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CHINA LOGISTICS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
| | June 30, | | | December 31, | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
| | Unaudited | | | Restated | |
ASSETS | | | | |
Current assets: | | | | | | |
Cash | | $ | 2,395,469 | | | $ | 3,156,362 | |
Accounts receivable, net | | | 3,240,638 | | | | 2,739,173 | |
Other receivables | | | 446,374 | | | | 298,442 | |
Advances to vendors | | | 134,513 | | | | - | |
Due from related parties | | | 805,085 | | | | 518,433 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | | 18,340 | | | | 29,510 | |
Total current assets | | | 7,040,419 | | | | 6,741,920 | |
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Property and equipment, net | | | 36,167 | | | | 44,144 | |
Total assets | | $ | 7,076,586 | | | $ | 6,786,064 | |
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | | | | | |
Current liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable | | | 1,810,476 | | | | 1,752,862 | |
Accrued registration rights penalty | | | 1,597,000 | | | | 1,597,000 | |
Other accruals and current liabilities | | | 407,554 | | | | 146,953 | |
Advances from customers | | | 1,035,847 | | | | 1,133,283 | |
Due to related parties | | | 740,466 | | | | 378,697 | |
Foreign tax payable | | | 9,567 | | | | 34,898 | |
Total current liabilities | | | 5,600,910 | | | | 5,043,693 | |
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Equity: | | | | | | | | |
China Logistics Group, Inc. shareholders' equity | | | | | | | | |
Preferred stock - $0.001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized | | | | | | | | |
Series B convertible preferred stock - 450,000 issued and | | | | | | | | |
outstanding at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 | | | 450 | | | | 450 | |
Common stock, $.001 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized; 34,508,203 shares | | | | | |
issued and outstanding at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 | | | 34,508 | | | | 34,508 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 19,229,513 | | | | 19,229,513 | |
Accumulated deficit | | | (18,331,724 | ) | | | (18,129,491 | ) |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | | | (183,697 | ) | | | (187,495 | ) |
Total China Logistics Group, Inc. shareholders' equity | | | 749,050 | | | | 947,485 | |
Noncontrolling interest | | | 726,626 | | | | 794,886 | |
Total equity | | | 1,475,676 | | | | 1,742,371 | |
Total liabilities and equity | | $ | 7,076,586 | | | $ | 6,786,064 | |
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
CHINA LOGISTICS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS |
(UNAUDITED) |
| | For the Three Months Ended | | | For the Six Months Ended | |
| | June 30, 2009 | | | June 30, 2008 | | | June 30, 2009 | | | June 30, 2008 | |
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Sales | | $ | 4,607,989 | | | $ | 8,018,987 | | | $ | 7,806,561 | | | $ | 14,792,200 | |
Cost of sales | | | 4,293,127 | | | | 7,562,001 | | | | 7,582,716 | | | | 14,077,731 | |
Gross profit | | | 314,862 | | | | 456,986 | | | | 223,845 | | | | 714,469 | |
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Operating expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Selling, general and administrative | | | 201,880 | | | | 144,644 | | | | 518,288 | | | | 427,849 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 4,735 | | | | 3,935 | | | | 7,085 | | | | 8,160 | |
Bad debt expense (recovery of bad debt) | | | - | | | | (20,765 | ) | | | 1,244 | | | | (401,743 | ) |
Total operating expenses | | | 206,615 | | | | 127,814 | | | | 526,617 | | | | 34,266 | |
Income (loss) from operations | | | 108,247 | | | | 329,172 | | | | (302,772 | ) | | | 680,203 | |
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Other income (expenses): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Realized exchange gain (loss) | | | 35,957 | | | | 4,135 | | | | 35,957 | | | | (12,407 | ) |
Non-operating bad debt expense | | | - | | | | (87,221 | ) | | | - | | | | (87,221 | ) |
Interest income (expense) | | | (210 | ) | | | (1,504 | ) | | | 813 | | | | (667 | ) |
Total other income (expenses) | | | 35,747 | | | | (84,590 | ) | | | 36,770 | | | | (100,295 | ) |
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Income (loss) before income taxes | | | 143,994 | | | | 244,582 | | | | (266,002 | ) | | | 579,908 | |
Foreign taxes | | | 6,314 | | | | 69,870 | | | | 8,140 | | | | 77,658 | |
Net Income (loss) | | | 137,680 | | | | 174,712 | | | | (274,142 | ) | | | 502,250 | |
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interest | | | (72,670 | ) | | | (131,811 | ) | | | 71,909 | | | | (359,223 | ) |
Net income (loss) attributable to China Logistics Group, Inc. | | $ | 65,010 | | | $ | 42,901 | | | $ | (202,233 | ) | | $ | 143,027 | |
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Earnings (loss) per common share: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | $ | 0.00 | | | $ | 0.00 | | | $ | (0.01 | ) | | $ | 0.01 | |
Diluted | | $ | 0.00 | | | $ | 0.00 | | | $ | (0.01 | ) | | $ | 0.00 | |
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Weighted average number of shares outstanding: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | | 34,508,203 | | | | 31,931,829 | | | | 34,508,203 | | | | 19,053,778 | |
Diluted | | | 39,008,203 | | | | 47,635,943 | | | | 34,508,203 | | | | 34,596,664 | |
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
CHINA LOGISTICS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
| | For the Six Months Ended | |
| | June 30, | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | Restated | |
Net income (loss) attributable to China Logistics Group, Inc. | | $ | (202,233 | ) | | $ | 143,027 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss): | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation expense | | | 7,085 | | | | 8,160 | |
Noncontrolling interest | | | (71,909 | ) | | | 359,223 | |
Allowance for doubtful accounts | | | 1,244 | | | | (401,743 | ) |
Amorization of deferred cost | | | - | | | | 5,450 | |
Changes in assets and liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable | | | (502,824 | ) | | | 1,190,760 | |
Decrease in accounts receivable - related party | | | - | | | | 7,000 | |
(Increase) in advances to vendors | | | (134,513 | ) | | | - | |
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other current assets | | | (136,762 | ) | | | (639,239 | ) |
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable | | | 57,614 | | | | (2,708,329 | ) |
Increase (decrease) in other accruals and current liabilities | | | 260,601 | | | | (251,871 | ) |
Increase (decrease) increase in taxes payable | | | (25,331 | ) | | | 43,131 | |
Increase in accrued consulting fee | | | - | | | | 50,082 | |
Increase (decrease) in advances from customers | | | (97,435 | ) | | | 926,775 | |
NET CASH (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES | | | (844,463 | ) | | | (1,267,574 | ) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | |
Capital expenditures | | | - | | | | (5,824 | ) |
Increase in short-term loan receivable | | | (1,614,000 | ) | | | - | |
Repayment of short-term loan receivable | | | 1,614,000 | | | | - | |
Advances to related parties | | | (418,062 | ) | | | - | |
Repayment from related parties | | | 131,410 | | | | - | |
NET CASH (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES | | | (286,652 | ) | | | (5,824 | ) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds convertible note payable - related party | | | - | | | | 148,200 | |
Proceeds from loan payable - shareholder | | | - | | | | 2,622 | |
Proceeds from 2008 unit offering | | | - | | | | 3,778,250 | |
2008 unit offering private placement expenses | | | - | | | | (419,063 | ) |
Advances from related parties | | | 552,886 | | | | - | |
Repayment of advances from related parties | | | (191,118 | ) | | | (12,633 | ) |
NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | | 361,768 | | | | 3,497,376 | |
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EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE ON CASH | | | 8,454 | | | | 90,367 | |
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH | | | (760,893 | ) | | | 2,314,345 | |
CASH - beginning of year | | | 3,156,362 | | | | 1,121,605 | |
CASH - end of period | | $ | 2,395,469 | | | $ | 3,435,950 | |
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: | | | | | | | | |
Cash paid during the period for foreign taxes | | $ | 31,361 | | | $ | 34,524 | |
Convertible note payable converted to common stock -related party | | $ | - | | | $ | 2,521,380 | |
Accrued compensation converted to common stock - related party | | $ | - | | | $ | 448,985 | |
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
CHINA LOGISTICS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN (DEFICIT) EQUITY |
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008 and SIX MONTH PERIOD ENDING JUNE 30, 2009 |
| China Logistics Group, Inc. Shareholders' Equity | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Accumulated | | | | | |
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| Preferred A Stock | | Preferred B Stock | | Common Stock | | Paid-In | | Accumulated | | Comprehensive | | Noncontrolling | | | |
| Shares | | Amount | | Shares | | Amount | | Shares | | Amount | | Capital | | Deficit | | Loss | | Interest | | Total | |
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Balance December 31, 2007 | 1,000,000 | | $ | 1,000 | | 1,295,000 | | $ | 1,295 | | 4,999,350 | | $ | 4,999 | | $ | 12,927,625 | | $ | (16,042,873 | ) | $ | (226,390 | ) | $ | 601,028 | | $ | (2,733,316) | |
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Convertible note payable to related party converted to capital to capital | - | | | - | | - | | | - | | 2,864,606 | | | 2,865 | | | 2,518,514 | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 2,521,379 | |
Conversion of Series A Preferred to common stock | (1,000,000 | ) | | (1,000 | ) | - | | | - | | 2,500,000 | | | 2,500 | | | (1,500 | ) | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | |
Conversion of Series B Preferred to common stock | - | | | - | | (845,000 | ) | | (845 | ) | 8,450,000 | | | 8,450 | | | (7,605 | ) | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | |
Accrued salary for president converted to stock | - | | | - | | - | | | - | | 581,247 | | | 581 | | | 448,404 | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 448,985 | |
Private placement | - | | | - | | - | | | - | | 15,113,000 | | | 15,113 | | | 3,344,075 | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 3,359,188 | |
Net (loss) income | - | | | - | | - | | | - | | - | | | - | | | - | | | (2,086,618 | ) | | - | | | 156,489 | | | (1,930,129) | |
Unrealized gain on foreign currency translation adjustment | - | | | - | | - | | | - | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 38,895 | | | 37,369 | | | 76,264 | |
Balance December 31, 2008 | - | | | - | | 450,000 | | | 450 | | 34,508,203 | | | 34,508 | | | 19,229,513 | | | (18,129,491 | ) | | (187,495 | ) | | 794,886 | | | 1,742,371 | |
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Net loss (loss) -- unaudited | - | | | - | | - | | | - | | - | | | - | | | - | | | (202,233 | ) | | - | | | (71,909 | ) | | (274,142) | |
Unrealized gain on foreign currency translation adjustment -- unaudited | - | | | - | | - | | | - | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 3,798 | | | 3,649 | | | 7,447 | |
Balance June 30, 2009 -- unaudited | - | | $ | - | | 450,000 | | $ | 450 | | 34,508,203 | | $ | 34,508 | | $ | 19,229,513 | | $ | (18,331,724 | ) | $ | (183,697 | ) | $ | 726,626 | | $ | 1,475,676 | |
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
CHINA LOGISTICS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2009
NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
China Logistics Group, Inc. (“we”, “us”, “our” or the “Company”) is a Florida corporation and was incorporated on March 19, 1999 under the name of ValuSALES.com, Inc. We changed our name to Video Without Boundaries, Inc. on November 16, 2001. On August 31, 2006 we changed our name from Video Without Boundaries, Inc. to MediaReady, Inc. and on February 14, 2008, we changed our name from MediaReady, Inc. to China Logistics Group, Inc.
During 2002, we began to reposition our company within the home entertainment media-on-demand marketplace. It was our intent to become a producer and distributor of interactive consumer electronics and provide streaming digital media and video on demand services. However, we were unable to successfully or profitably penetrate that market.
On December 31, 2007 we entered into an agreement with Shandong Jiajia International Freight and Forwarding Co., Ltd. (“Shandong Jiajia”) and its sole shareholders Messrs. Hui Liu and Wei Chen, through which we acquired a 51% interest in Shandong Jiajia. This transaction was accounted for as a capital transaction, implemented through a reverse recapitalization.
Shandong Jiajia, formed in 1999 as a Chinese limited liability company, is an international freight forwarder and logistics management company. Shandong Jiajia acts as an agent for international freight and shipping companies. Shandong Jiajia sells cargo space and arranges land, maritime, and air international transportation for clients seeking to import or export merchandise from or into China. Shandong Jiajia has branches in Qingdao, Shanghai, Xiamen, and Lianyungang with an additional office in Rizhao. Shandong Jiajia is a designated agent of several cargo carriers including Nippon Yusen Kaisha, P&O Nedlloyd, CMA CGM Group, Safmarine Container Lines, and Regional Container Lines.
Our U.S. corporate headquarters are located at 7300 Alondra Boulevard, Suite 108, Paramount, California 90723 which also serves as our principal U.S. office and is used to receive and communicate to our China offices inquiries we receive in the U.S.In addition to several branch offices we operate in China, we maintain a U.S. office
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include our accounts and our 51% owned subsidiary, Shandong Jiajia. Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. All share and per share information contained in this report gives retroactive effect to the 1 for 40 reverse stock split of our outstanding common stock effective at the close of business on March 11, 2008.
NOTE 2- RESTATEMENT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The December 31, 2008 financial statements included in our Form 10-K filed on May 18, 2009, contained errors including the method of recording the reverse recapitalization transaction with Shandong Jiajia completed on December 31, 2007. Accordingly, our consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2008, which is included in this report, has been restated to properly record the transaction. The effect of correcting these errors in our balance sheet at December 31, 2008 was as follows:
| | As filed | | | Adjustment to Restate | | | Restated | |
Equity | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Series B Convertible Preferred Stock- 450,000 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2008 | | | 450 | | | | - | | | | 450 | |
Common Stock, $0.001 par value 500,000,000 shares authorized, 34,508,203 shares issued and outstanding December 31, 2008 | | | 34,508 | | | | - | | | | 34,508 | |
Additional Paid-in-capital | | $ | 3,572,042 | | | $ | 15,657,471 | | | $ | 19,229,513 | |
Accumulated Deficit | | | (2,472,020) | | | | (15,657,471) | | | | (18,129,491) | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income loss | | | (187,495) | | | | - | | | | (187,495) | |
Total China Logistics Group, Inc. shareholders equity | | | 947,485 | | | | - | | | | 947,485 | |
Noncontrolling Interest | | | 794,886 | | | | - | | | | 794,886 | |
Total equity | | | 1,742,371 | | | | - | | | | 1,742,371 | |
Total liabilities and equity | | $ | 6,786,064 | | | | - | | | $ | 6,786,064 | |
CHINA LOGISTICS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2009 – Continued
The June 30, 2008 financial statements included in the Company’s Form 10-Q filed on August 19, 2008, and Form 10-Q/A filed January 12, 2009 contained errors and, accordingly, were restated to correct the accounting treatment previously accorded certain transactions including:
| • | | Recognize adjustment to the initially reported carrying values of assets and liabilities of MediaReady, Inc. as of December 31, 2007; |
| • | | Correct the classification of $401,743 in recovery of bad debt in the consolidated statements of operations from a component of other income (expense) to a component of operating income; |
| • | | Recognize $87,221 in non-operating bad debt resulting from a cash advance made in the second quarter 2008, to Mr. David Aubel, a related party and significant shareholder, subsequently deemed uncollectable. |
| • | | Correct components of equity as initially recorded in the reverse recapitalization transaction with Shandong Jiajia. |
The effect of these error corrections was as follows:
| | As Filed | | | Adjustment to Restate | | | Restated | |
Statements of Operations Data Three months ended June 30, 2008 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
General and administrative | | $ | 184,135 | | | $ | (39,491 | ) | | $ | 144,644 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 201,981 | | | | (198,046 | ) | | | 3,935 | |
Recovery of bad debt, net | | | - | | | | (20,765) | | | | (20,765 | ) |
Total operating expenses | | | 386,116 | | | | (258,302 | ) | | | 127,814 | |
Income (loss) from operations | | | 70,870 | | | | 258,302 | | | | 329,172 | |
Forgiveness of bad debt | | | 764,220 | | | | (764,220 | ) | | | - | |
Recovery of bad debt | | | 20,765 | | | | (20,764 | ) | | | - | |
Non-operating bad debt | | | - | | | | (87,221) | | | | (87,221) | |
Total other income (expense) | | | 787,616 | | | | (872,206 | ) | | | (84,590 | ) |
Income (loss) before income taxes | | | 858,486 | | | | (613,904 | ) | | | 244,582 | |
Net income (loss) | | | 788,616 | | | | (613,904 | ) | | | 174,712 | |
Net income (loss) attributable to China Logistics Group, Inc. | | | 656,805 | | | | (613,904 | ) | | | 42,901 | |
Foreign currency translation adjustment | | | 45,376 | | | | (9,422 | ) | | | 35,954 | |
Comprehensive income (loss) | | $ | 702,181 | | | $ | (623,326 | ) | | $ | 78,855 | |
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Earnings per share: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | $ | 0.04 | | | $ | (0.04 | ) | | $ | 0.00 | |
Diluted | | $ | 0.02 | | | $ | (0.02 | ) | | $ | 0.00 | |
Basic weighted average shares outstanding | | | 17,898,577 | | | | 14,033,252 | | | | 31,931,829 | |
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding | | | 34,572,859 | | | | 13,063,084 | | | | 47,635,943 | |
CHINA LOGISTICS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2009 – Continued
Six Months ended June 30, 2008 | | As Filed | | | Adjustment to Restate | | | Restated | |
Selling, general and administrative | | $ | 579,731 | | | $ | (151,882 | ) | | $ | 427,849 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 403,594 | | | | (395,434 | ) | | | 8,160 | |
Fair value of equity instruments | | | 5,450 | | | | (5,450 | ) | | | - | |
Recovery of bad debt | | | - | | | | (401,743 | ) | | | (401,743 | ) |
Total operating expenses | | | 988,775 | | | | (954,509 | ) | | | 34,266 | |
Income (loss) from operations | | | (274,306 | ) | | | 956,509 | | | | 680,203 | |
Change in fair value of derivative liability | | | 74,347 | | | | (74,347 | ) | | | - | |
Forgiveness of debt | | | 764,220 | | | | (764,220 | ) | | | - | |
Recovery of bad debts | | | 401,743 | | | | (401,743 | ) | | | - | |
Non-operating bad debt | | | - | | | | (87,221 | ) | | | (87,221 | ) |
Total other income (expense) | | | 1,227,236 | | | | (1,327,531 | ) | | | (100,295 | ) |
Income (Loss) before income taxes | | | 952,930 | | | | (373,022 | ) | | | 579,908 | |
Net Income (loss) | | | 875,272 | | | | (373,022 | ) | | | 502,250 | |
Net income (loss) attributable to China Logistics Group, Inc. | | | 516,049 | | | | (373,022 | ) | | | 143,027 | |
Foreign currency translation adjustment | | | 68,697 | | | | (20,850 | ) | | | 47,847 | |
Comprehensive income (loss) | | $ | 584,746 | | | $ | (393,872 | ) | | $ | 190,874 | |
Earnings (loss) per share: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | $ | 0.03 | | | $ | (0.02 | ) | | $ | 0.01 | |
Diluted | | $ | 0.02 | | | $ | (0.02 | ) | | $ | 0.00 | |
Basic weighted average shares outstanding | | | 18,968,085 | | | | 85,693, | | | | 19,053,778 | |
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding | | | 29,109,526 | | | | 5,487,138 | | | | 34,596,664 | |
Statement of cash flows data | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net income attributable to China Logistics Group, Inc. | | $ | 516,049 | | | $ | (373,022 | ) | | $ | 143,027 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 403,594 | | | | (395,434 | ) | | | 8,160 | |
Forgiveness of debt | | | (764,220 | ) | | | 764,220 | | | | - | |
Change in fair value of derivative liability | | | (74,347 | ) | | | 74,347 | | | | - | |
Decrease in accounts receivable | | | 1,061,815 | | | | 128,945 | | | | 1,190,760 | |
Decrease in accounts receivable- related party | | | 160,350 | | | | 153,350 | | | | 7,000 | |
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets | | | (622,971 | ) | | | (16,268 | ) | | | (639,239 | ) |
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable | | | (2,940,986 | ) | | | 232,657 | | | | (2,708,329 | ) |
Decrease in deposits | | | 12,000 | | | | (12,000 | ) | | | - | |
Increase in accrued compensation | | | 2,000 | | | | (2,000 | ) | | | - | |
(Decrease) in other accruals and other current assets | | | (110,071 | ) | | | (141,800 | ) | | | (251,871 | ) |
Net cash (used in) operating activities | | | (1,373,869 | ) | | | 106,295 | | | | (1,267,574 | ) |
Net cash (used in) investing activities | | | (5,824 | ) | | | - | | | | (5,824 | ) |
2008 unit offering expenses | | | (420,863 | ) | | | 1,800 | | | | (419,863 | ) |
Net cash provided by financing activities | | | 3,495,576 | | | | 1,800 | | | | 3,497,376 | |
Net increase in cash | | | 2,115,883 | | | | 108,095 | | | | 2,223,978 | |
Foreign current translation adjustment | | | 198,462 | | | | (108,095 | ) | | | 90,367 | |
Cash at end of period | | $ | 3,435,950 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 3,435,950 | |
Certain amounts in Notes 5, 8 and 9 have been restated to reflect the restatement adjustments described above.
CHINA LOGISTICS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2009 – Continued
NOTE 3 – GOING CONCERN
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon our ability to become cash flow positive or obtain the necessary financing to meet our obligations and repay our liabilities arising from normal business operations when they become due and to generate profitable operations in the future.
These matters, among others, raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. These financial statements do not include any adjustments to the amounts and classification of assets and liabilities that may be necessary should we be unable to continue as a going concern.
As a result of the global economic decline, the demand for exported Chinese products has also declined, resulting in a significant drop in the demand for our freight and transport services. In the second quarter of 2009, we cut the controllable portions of our cost of sales where possible. These efforts have resulted in a positive gross profit for the second quarter 2009 and an overall profit in the quarter. We believe our cost reduction efforts are having the desired results and should return us to a positive cash flow position, even at the reduced revenue levels which we anticipate for the foreseeable future. We believe this cost containment approach is a viable response to the current market conditions and, coupled with our cash on-hand, should allow us to maintain our operations for the foreseeable future.
NOTE 4 –BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission for reporting of interim financial information. Pursuant to such rules and regulations, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been condensed or omitted. Accordingly, these statements do not include all the disclosures normally required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2008 included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended. The consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended and six months ended June 30, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any future period or for the full year.
In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position and results of operations of the Company as of the dates and for the periods presented.
All share and per share information contained in this report gives retroactive effect to the 1 for 40 reverse stock split of our outstanding common stock effective at the close of business on March 11, 2008.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include our accounts and our 51% owned subsidiary, Shandong Jiajia. Inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. Shandong Jiajia maintains its records and prepares its financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in China. Certain adjustments and reclassifications have been incorporated in the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements to conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Revenue Recognition
We provide freight forwarding services generally under contract with our customers. Our business model involves placing our customers’ freight on prearranged contracted transport.
We follow the guidance of the SEC’s Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 104 and SAB Topic 13 for revenue recognition. In general, we record revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, services have been rendered or product delivery has occurred, the sales price to the customer is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured.
CHINA LOGISTICS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2009 – Continued
Typically we recognize revenue in connection with our freight forwarding service when the payment terms are as follows:
| • | | When the cargo departs the shipper's location if the trade pricing term is on a CIF (cost, insurance and freight) or CFR (cost and freight cost) basis; |
| • | | When the cargo departs the shipper’s location when the trade pricing terms are CFR (cost and freight cost); or |
| • | | When merchandise arrives at the destination port if the trade pricing term is on a FOB (free on board) basis. |
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions, including estimates of the allowance for doubtful accounts and stock based compensation, that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. Estimates also affect the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reported period.
Significant estimates for the periods reported include the allowance for doubtful accounts which is based on an evaluation of our outstanding accounts receivable including the age of amounts due, the financial condition of our specific customers, knowledge of our industry segment in Asia, and historical bad debt experience. This evaluation process resulted in our recognizing a recovery of bad debt of $20,765 and $401,743 for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2008, respectively. This evaluation methodology has proved to provide a reasonable estimate of bad debt expense in the past and we intend to continue to employ this approach in our analysis of collectability. However, we are aware that given the current global economic situation, including that of China, meaningful time horizons may change. We intend to enhance our focus on the evaluation of our customers' sustainability and adjust our estimates as may be indicted.
The recovery of bad debt recognized in the first quarter 2008 reflected an adjustment in our estimate of bad debt expense reflected in the allowance account. This credit did not stem from the recovery of a previously written-off account or accounts. It had been our policy to reserve for bad debt expense based principally on the age of our receivables. Experience proved we had over reserved and an adjustment was indicated. The adjustment was not repeated in 2009.
We also rely on assumptions such as volatility, forfeiture rate, and expected dividend yield when deriving the fair value of share-based compensation; we did not recognize any stock-based compensation expense during the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006. Further, we rely on certain assumptions and calculations underlying our provision for taxes in China, see Note 14 – Income Taxes of our Form 10-K for further discussion. Assumptions and estimates employed in these areas are material to our reported financial conditions and results of operations. These assumptions and estimates have been materially accurate in the past and are not expected to materially change in the future. Actual results could differ from these estimates
Cash and Cash Equivalents
We consider all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The carrying value of these instruments approximates their fair value.
Concentration of Credit Risk
Financial instruments that potentially subject us to concentration of credit risk consist primarily of cash and accounts receivable. We place our cash with high quality financial institutions in the United States and China. At June 30, 2009, we had deposits of $2,389,060 in banks in China. In China, there is no equivalent federal deposit insurance as in the United States; as such these amounts held in banks in China are not insured. We have not experienced any losses in such bank accounts through June 30, 2009.
Accounts Receivable
We provide an allowance for doubtful accounts equal to the estimated uncollectible portion of accounts receivable. This estimate is based on the historical collection experience and a review of the current status of trade receivables. The allowance for doubtful accounts totaled $465,634 and $464,275 at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.
Earnings (Loss) Per Share
Basic per share results for all periods presented were computed based on the net earnings (loss) for the periods presented. The weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period was used in the calculation of basic earnings per share. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities were exercised or converted into common stock or other contracts to issue common stock resulting in the issuance of common stock that would then share in our income subject to anti-dilution limitation as defined by Standard Financial Accounting Standard (“SFAS”) No. 128 "Earnings per share".
Stock Based Compensation
We account for stock options issues to employees in accordance with SFAS 123R, “Share-Based Payment, on Amendment of FASB Statement No. 123” ("SFAS 123R”). SFAS 123R requires companies to measure the grant-date fair value of stock options and other equity based compensation issued to employees and recognize the costs in the financial statements over the period during which the employees are required to provide services. We adopted SFAS 123R in the second quarter of fiscal 2006.
CHINA LOGISTICS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2009 – Continued
Advances from Customers
Advances from customers consist of prepayments to us for contracted cargo that has not yet been shipped to the recipient and for other advance deposits. These amounts are recognized as revenue as shipments are completed and customers take delivery of goods, in compliance with the related contract and our revenue recognition policy. Advances from customers totaled $1,035,847 and $1,133,283, at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.
Advance to Vendors
Advances to vendors consist of prepayments or deposits from us for contracted shipping arrangements that has not been utilized to ship cargo used by our customers. These amounts are recognized as cost of revenues as shipments are completed and customers utilize the shipping arrangement. This policy follows the matching principle to match the cost of revenue in the same period as when the associated revenue is earned in accordance with our revenue recognition policy. Advances to vendors totaled $134,513 at June 30, 2009 and $0 at December 31, 2008.
Other receivables
Other receivables at June 30, 2009 were $446,374 and was comprised of $317,715 that was advanced to other entities with which we have a strategic or other business relationship with, $38,716 reflecting a deposit we made as required by a Chinese court for potential payment to a former customer in the event we are unsuccessful in a lawsuit we filed against our former customer for amounts owed to us and $59,890 in deferred expenses. The amounts advanced to our strategic partners are unsecured, repayable on demand, and bear no interest. We also advance money to employees for business trips which are then subsequently expensed upon processing of an expense report. The balance of other receivables at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 is as follows:
| | June 30, 2009 | | | December 31, 2008 | |
Loans receivable | | $ | 317,715 | | | $ | 229,742 | |
Legal deposit | | | 38,716 | | | | 38,662 | |
Deferred expense | | | 59,890 | | | | 23,561 | |
Other | | | 30,053 | | | | 6,477 | |
| | $ | 446,374 | | | $ | 298,442 | |
Long-Lived Assets
We periodically evaluate the carrying value of long-lived assets to be held and used in the business, other than assets held for sale when events and circumstances warrant, generally in conjunction with the annual business planning cycle. If the carrying value of a long-lived asset is considered impaired, a loss is recognized based on the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair market value for assets to be held and used. Fair market value is determined primarily using the anticipated cash flows discounted at a rate commensurate with the risks involved. Long-lived assets to be disposed of other than by sale are considered held and used until disposed. There was no impairment recognized for the six month periods ended June 30, 2009 or 2008, respectively.
Foreign Currency Translation
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements are presented in United States dollars. The functional currency of Shandong Jiajia is the Renminbi (“RMB”), the official currency of the People’s Republic of China. Transactions and balances initially recorded in RMB are converted into US dollars in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 52 “ Foreign Currency Translations ” and are included in determining comprehensive income or loss. Capital accounts of the unaudited consolidated financial statements are translated into United States dollars from RMB at their historical exchange rates when the capital transactions occurred. Assets and liabilities are translated at the exchange rates as of the balance sheet date. Income and expenditures are translated at the average exchange rate for the period presented.
The RMB is not freely convertible into foreign currency and all foreign exchange transactions must take place through PRC authorized institutions. No representation is made that the RMB amounts could have been, or could be, converted into U.S. dollars at the rates used in translation.
Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling interests in our subsidiaries are recorded in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 160 "Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements, an amendment to ARB No. 51" and are reported as a component of our equity, separate from the parent’s equity. Purchase or sale of equity interests that do not result in a change of control are accounted for as equity transactions. Results of operations attributable to the noncontrolling interest are included in our consolidated results of operations and, upon loss of control, the interest sold, as well as interest retained, if any, will be reported at fair value with any gain or loss recognized in earnings.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2009 the FASB issued SFAS No. 168, "The FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting". SFAS 168 represents the last numbered standard to be issued by FASB under the old (pre-Codification) numbering system, and amends the GAAP hierarchy established under SFAS 162. On July 1, 2009 the FASB launched FASB’s new Codification entitled "The FASB Accounting Standards Codification", or FASB ASC. The Codification will supersede all existing non-SEC accounting and reporting standards. SFAS 168 is effective in the first interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This pronouncement will have no effect on our consolidated financial statements upon adoption other than current references to GAAP which will be replaced with references to the applicable codification paragraphs.
CHINA LOGISTICS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2009 – Continued
In June 2009 the FASB issued SFAS No. 167, "Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R)", that will change how we determine when an entity that is insufficiently capitalized or is not controlled through voting (or similar rights) should be consolidated. Under SFAS No. 167, determining whether a company is required to consolidate an entity will be based on, among other things, an entity’s purpose and design and a company’s ability to direct the activities of the entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance. SFAS 167 is effective for financial statements after January 1, 2010. We are currently evaluating the requirements of SFAS 167 and the impact, if any, of adoption on our consolidated financial statements.
In May 2009 the FASB issued SFAS No. 165, "Subsequent Events". SFAS 165 establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. SFAS 165 requires the disclosure of the date through which an entity has evaluated subsequent events and the basis for that date, that is, whether the date represents the date the financial statements were issued or were available to be issued. SFAS 165 is effective in the first interim period ending after June 15, 2009. We expect SFAS 165 will have an impact on disclosures in our consolidated financial statements, but the nature and magnitude of the specific effects will depend upon the nature, terms and value of the any subsequent events occurring.
In April 2009, the FASB issued three final Staff Positions “FSPs” intended to provide additional application guidance and enhance disclosures regarding fair value measurements and impairments of securities. FSP FAS 157-4, "Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly", provides guidelines for making fair value measurements more consistent with the principles presented in FASB Statement No. 157, Fair Value Measurements. FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1, "Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments",enhances consistency in financial reporting by increasing the frequency of fair value disclosures. FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2, "Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments", provides additional guidance designed to create greater clarity and consistency in accounting for and presenting impairment losses on securities. We have adopted FSP FAS 157-4 and determined that it had no impact as of June 30, 2009, and we will continue to evaluate the impact, if any, on our financial statements.
In May 2008, the FASB issued FSP APB 14-1, "Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments That May Be Settled in Cash upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash Settlement)". FSP APB 14-1 clarifies that convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash upon either mandatory or optiona1l conversion (including partial cash settlement) are not addressed by paragraph 12 of APB Opinion No. 14, "Accounting for Convertible Debt and Debt issued with Stock Purchase Warrants". Additionally, FSP APB 14-1 specifies that issuers of such instruments should separately account for the liability and equity components in a manner that will reflect the entity’s nonconvertible debt borrowing rate when interest cost is recognized in subsequent periods. FSP APB 14-1 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years. We adopted FSP APB 14-1 beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2009. We have evaluated the requirements of APB 14-1 and it had no impact on the preparation of our consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2009.
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities”. SFAS 161 is intended to improve financial reporting about derivative instruments and hedging activities by requiring enhanced disclosures to enable investors to better understand their effects on an entity’s financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. It is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008, with early application encouraged. We have evaluated the requirements of SFAS 161 and it had no impact on the preparation of our consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2009.
Fair value of financial instruments
The Company has adopted SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS 157”), for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis. SFAS 157 establishes a common definition for fair value to be applied to existing generally accepted accounting principles that require the use of fair value measurements, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosure about such fair value measurements. The adoption of SFAS 157 did not have an impact on the Company’s financial position or operating results, but did expand certain disclosures.
SFAS 157 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Additionally, SFAS 157 requires the use of valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. These inputs are prioritized below:
| Level 1: | Observable inputs such as quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities |
| Level 2: | Observable market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data |
| Level 3: | Unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market data, which require the use of the reporting entity’s own assumptions. |
The Company did not have any Level 2 or Level 3 assets or liabilities as of June 30, 2009.
Cash and cash equivalents of approximately $2,395,469, that may include money market securities and commercial paper that are considered to be highly liquid and easily tradable as of June 30, 2009. These securities are valued using inputs observable in active markets for identical securities and are therefore classified as Level 1 within our fair value hierarchy.
In addition to SFAS 157 as noted above, SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities,” was effective for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2009. SFAS 159 expands opportunities to use fair value measurements in financial reporting and permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. The Company did not elect the fair value options for any of its qualifying financial instruments.
CHINA LOGISTICS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2009 – Continued
A variety of proposed or otherwise potential accounting standards are currently under study by standard setting organizations and various regulatory agencies. Due to the tentative and preliminary nature of those proposed standards, management has not determined whether implementation of such proposed standards would be material to our unaudited consolidated financial statements.
NOTE 5 – EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE
Under the provisions of SFAS 128, “Earnings Per Share”, basic income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing income (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the periods presented. Diluted income per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that would then share in the income of the Company, subject to anti-dilution limitations.
| | Three Months Ended | | | Six Months Ended | |
| | June 30, | | | June 30, | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
| | | | | (Restated) | | | | | | (Restated) | |
Numerator: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Income (loss) applicable to common stockholders (A) | | $ | 65,010 | | | $ | 42,901 | | | $ | (202,233 | ) | | $ | 143,027 | |
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Denominators: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Denominator for basic earnings per share: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Weighted average shares outstanding (B) | | | 34,508,203 | | | | 31,931,829 | | | | 34,508,203 | | | | 19,053,778 | |
Denominator for diluted earnings per share | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Treasury stock method | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Warrants issued to Mr. Wei Chen | | | - | | | | 1,250,000 | | | | - | | | | 1,250,000 | |
Series B preferred stock - unconverted | | | 4,500,000 | | | | 4,500,000 | | | | - | | | | 4,500,000 | |
Series A and B preferred stock | | | - | | | | 9,954,114 | | | | - | | | | 9,792,886 | |
| | | 39,008,203 | | | | 47,635,943 | | | | - | | | | 34,596,664 | |
Denominator for diluted earnings (loss) per share: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
adjusted weighted average shares outstanding (C) | | | 39,008,203 | | | | 47,635,943 | | | | 34,508,203 | | | | 34,596,664 | |
Basic and diluted earnings per common share: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Earnings (loss) per share- basic (A)/(B) | | $ | 0.00 | | | $ | 0.00 | | | $ | (0.01 | ) | | $ | 0.01 | |
Earnings (loss) per share- diluted (A)/(C) | | $ | 0.00 | | | $ | 0.00 | | | $ | (0.01 | ) | | $ | 0.00 | |
CHINA LOGISTICS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2009 – Continued
Potentially issuable shares at June 30, 2009 and 2008 which could result in dilution in the future but were not included in diluted earnings per share for the periods presented as they are anti-dilutive, included:
| Six Months Ended June 30, | |
| 2009 | | | 2008 | |
Warrants issued to Mr. Wei Chen | 2,000,000 | | | - | |
Warrants | 5,000 | | | 117,500 | |
Class A and B warrants | 31,558,500 | | | - | |
Series B convertible preferred stock | 4,500,000 | | | - | |
| 38,063,500 | | | 117,500 | |
NOTE 6 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
2008 Unit Offering
In April 2008, we completed an offering of 15.113 units of our securities at an offering price of $250,000 per unit to 32 accredited investors in a private placement exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933 in reliance on exemptions provided by Regulation D and Section 4(2) of that act (the “2008 Unit Offering”). Each unit consisted of 1,000,000 shares of common stock, five year Class A warrants to purchase 1,000,000 shares of common stock with an exercise price of $0.35 per share and five year Class B warrants to purchase 1,000,000 shares of common stock with an exercise price of $0.50 per share. We received gross proceeds of $3,778,250 in this offering.
The 31,676,000 warrants issued in connection with the 2008 Unit Offering and comprised of 16,445,500 Class A warrants exercisable at $0.35 per share and 15,113,000 Class B warrants exercisable at $0.50 per share. Other than the exercise price of the warrants, the terms of the Class A and Class B warrants are identical.
These warrants are exercisable through the last calendar day of the month in which the fifth anniversary of the issue date occurs and are exercisable in whole or in part at any time following the issue date.
The exercise price of the warrants and the number of shares issuable upon exercise is subject pre-note adjustment in the event of stock splits, stock dividends, recapitalization and similar corporate events. At anytime after the required effective date of the related registration statement the warrants are exercisable on a cashless basis, which currently is the case. The exercise of the warrants is subject to a 4.99% cap on the beneficial ownership that each warrant holder may have while the securities are outstanding. This provision is waived during the final 45 days the warrants are exercisable.
Skyebanc, Inc., a broker-dealer and a member of FINRA, acted as a selling agent for us in the 2008 Unit Offering. As compensation for its services, we paid Skyebanc, Inc. a cash commission of $25,938 and issued that firm Class A warrants to purchase 207,500 shares of our common stock. In addition, we paid due diligence fees to an advisor to our company as well as to two advisors to investors in connection with the 2008 Unit Offering for an aggregate of $315,625 in cash and Class A warrants to purchase 1,125,000 shares of our common stock. We also paid legal fees for both investors' counsel and our counsel of approximately $77,500. After payment of these fees and costs associated with this offering we received net proceeds of approximately $3.3 million. Approximately $2.0 million of the net proceeds were used by us as a contribution to the registered capital of our subsidiary Shandong Jiajia and as additional working capital for that company, approximately $140,000 was used to pay accrued professional fees and the balance of the net proceeds from the transaction are being used for working capital purposes. Subsequently, we have provided an additional $500,000 to Shandong Jiajia as working capital.
We agreed to file a registration statement with the SEC covering the shares of common stock underlying the warrants so as to permit the public resale thereof. We have filed a registration statement covering the resale of all shares of our common stock issuable upon the exercise of the Class A and Class B Warrants included in the units sold in the 2008 Unit Offering, together with all shares of our common stock issuable upon exercise of the Class A warrants issued to the selling agent, finders and consultants in the 2008 Unit Offering. We will pay all costs associated with the filing of this registration statement. In the event the registration statement was not filed within 60 days of the closing or is not declared effective within 180 days following the closing date, we will be required to pay liquidated damages in an amount equal to 2% for each 30 days (or such lesser pro rata amount for any period of less than 30 days) of the purchase aggregate exercise price of the warrants, but not to exceed in the aggregate 12% of the aggregate exercise price of the warrants. Although we filed a registration statement and we have been making a good faith effort to resolve comments on the registration statement we received from the SEC, it has not yet been declared effective. Accordingly, for the quarter ended September 30, 2008, the Company accrued $1,597,000 due to the investor’s under the provisions of the registration payment agreement in accordance with the guidance provided by SFAS No. 5.
The transaction documents also provide for the payment of liquidated damages to the investors if we should fail to be a current reporting issuer and/or to maintain an effective registration statement covering the resale of the common shares issued or issuable upon exercise of the Class A and B warrants.
CHINA LOGISTICS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2009 – Continued
The subscription agreement for the 2008 Unit Offering provides that while the purchasers own any securities sold in the 2008 Unit Offering such securities are subject to anti-dilution protections afforded to the purchasers. In the event we were to issue any shares of common stock or securities convertible into or exercisable for shares of common stock to any third party purchaser at a price per share of common stock or exercise price per share which is less than the per share purchase price of the shares of common stock in this offering, or less than the exercise price per warrant share, respectively, without the consent of the subscribers then holding securities issued in this offering, the purchaser is given the right to apply the lowest such price to the purchase price of share purchased and still held by the purchaser and to shares issued upon exercise of the warrants and still held by the purchaser (which will result in the issuance of additional shares to the purchaser) and to the exercise price of any unexercised warrants. In the event we enter into a transaction which triggers these anti-dilution rights, we will:
| • | | issue additional shares to the purchasers to take into account the amount paid by the purchaser as of the closing date for the shares included in the units so that the per share price paid by the purchaser equals the lower price in the subsequent issuance; |
| • | | reduce the warrant exercise price of any unexercised warrants then held by the purchaser to such lower price; and |
| • | | if necessary, issue additional shares to purchaser to take into account the amount paid, whether in cash or by cashless exercise, by the purchaser if the purchaser has exercised any warrants so that the per share exercise price and to the exercise price for the exercised warrants equals the lower price of the subsequent issuance. |
In addition, until eight months after the effective date of the registration statement, purchasers will have a right of first refusal with respect to subsequent offers, if any, by us for the sale of our securities or debt obligations. The anti-dilution provisions and the right of first refusal do not apply in limited exceptions, including:
| • | | strategic license agreements or similar partnering arrangements provided that the issuances are not for the purpose of raising capital and there are no registration rights granted; |
| • | | strategic mergers, acquisitions or consolidation or purchase of substantially all of the securities or assets of a corporation or other entity provided that we do not grant the holders of such securities registration rights; and |
| • | | the issuance of common stock or options pursuant to stock option plans and employee purchase plans at exercise prices equal to or higher than the closing price of our common stock on the issue/grant date or as a result of the exercise of warrants issued either in the unit offering or which were outstanding prior to the unit offering. |
Finally, under the terms of the subscription agreement for the 2008 Unit Offering we agreed that:
| • | | until the earlier of the registration statement having been effective for 240 days or the date on which all the shares of common stock sold in the 2008 Unit Offering, including the shares underlying the warrants, have been sold we will not file any additional registration statements, other than a Form S-8; and |
| • | | until the earlier of two years from the closing date or the date on which all shares of common stock sold in the 2008 Unit Offering, including the shares underlying the warrants, have been sold or transferred we agreed we would not: |
| | | • amend our articles of incorporation or bylaws so as to adversely affect the rights of the investors; |
| | | • repurchase or otherwise acquire any of our securities or make any dividends or distributions of our securities; or |
| | | • prepay any financing related or other outstanding debt obligations. |
Preferred Stock
We have 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $.001, authorized, of which we designated 1,000,000 as our Series A convertible preferred stock in December 2007 in connection with our reverse recapitalization transaction resulting in a 51% interest in Shandong Jiajia. In March 2008, all 1,000,000 shares of our Series A convertible preferred stock were converted into 2,500,000 shares of our common stock.
In December 2007 we designated 1,295,000 shares of our preferred stock as Series B convertible preferred stock in connection with our reverse recapitalization transaction resulting in a 51% interest in Shandong Jiajia. In March 2008, 845,000 shares of our Series B convertible preferred stock were converted into 8,450,000 shares of our common stock. Presently there are 450,000 shares of Series B convertible preferred stock are outstanding.
CHINA LOGISTICS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2009 – Continued
Common Stock
On March 20, 2008 a principal shareholder of our company, David Aubel, converted the full amount of a $2,521,380 convertible note payable into 2,864,606 shares of common stock at $0.88 per share. The conversion price was agreed to be a fixed number of common shares at December 31, 2007, in connection with the Shandong Jiajia reverse recapitalization transaction, accordingly, no interest expense was recognized during 2009.
On March 20, 2008 our then President and CEO, V. Jeffrey Harrell, converted the full amount of his accrued compensation into 581,247 shares of common stock at $0.77 per share, for a total of $448,985.
A summary of common shares issued during the six month periods ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 is as follows:
| | No. of Shares issued during six month period ended June 30, | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
Settlement of obligation to former President and CEO, Mr. V. Jeffrey Harrell | | | - | | | | 581,247 | |
Settlement (conversion) of note payable to principal shareholder, David Aubel | | | - | | | | 2,864,606 | |
Conversion 1,000,000 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock | | | - | | | | 2,500,000 | |
Conversion of 845,000 shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock | | | - | | | | 8,450,000 | |
2008 Unit Offering | | | | | | | 15,113,000 | |
| | | - | | | | 29,508,853 | |
Common Stock Purchase Warrants issued to Mr. Wei Chen
A summary of our common stock purchase warrants issued and activity during the six months ended June 30, 2009 to, Mr. Wei Chen, owner of Shandong Jiajia in connection with the Shandong Jiajia transaction is as follows:
| | No. of Shares Underlying Warrants | | | Weighted Average Exercise Price | | | Weighted Average Contractual Term (years) | | | Aggregate Intrinsic Value | |
Outstanding at December 31, 2008 | | | 2,000,000 | | | $ | 0.30 | | | | 1.5 | | | $ | - | |
Granted | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Exercised | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Outstanding at June 30, 2009 | | | 2,000,000 | | | $ | 0.30 | | | | 1.5 | | | $ | - | |
Common Stock Purchase Warrants
A summary of the activity during the six months ended June 30, 2009 related to our common stock purchase warrants issued in connection with the 2008 Unit Offering and warrants issued for services is as follows:
| | No. of Shares Underlying Warrants | | | Weighted Average Exercise Price | | Weighted Average Contractual Term (years) | | Aggregate Intrinsic Value |
Outstanding at December 31, 2008 | | | 31,676,000 | | | $ | 0.46 | | 3.75 | | - |
Granted | | | - | | | | - | | - | | - |
Exercised | | | - | | | | - | | - | | - |
Expired | | | (112,500 | ) | | | | | | | |
Outstanding at June 30, 2009 | | | 31,563,500 | | | $ | 0.46 | | 3.75 | | - |
The 31,558,500 warrants issued in connection with the 2008 Unit Offering and comprised of 16,445,500 Class A warrants exercisable at $0.35 per share and 15,113,000 Class B warrants exercisable at $0.50 per share. Other than the exercise price of the warrants, the terms of the Class A and Class B warrants are identical. An additional 5,000 warrants issued for services in prior years remaining outstanding at June 30, 2009.
These warrants are exercised through the last calendar day of the month in which the fifth anniversary of the issue date occurs and are exercisable in whole or in part at any time following the issue date.
The exercise price of the warrants and the number of shares issuable upon exercise is subject pre-note adjustment in the event of stock splits, stock dividends, recapitalization and similar corporate events. At anytime after the required effective date of the related registration statement the warrants are exercisable on a cashless basis, which currently is the case. The exercise of the warrants is subject to a 4.99% cap on the beneficial ownership that each warrant holder may have while the securities are outstanding. This provision is waived during the final 45 days the warrants are exercisable.
NOTE 7 –RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
DUE TO RELATED PARTIES
The following advances from related parties are used for working capital and are all unsecured, non-interest bearing and repayable on demand.
At June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, we owed $109,024 and $123,458, respectively, to Xiangfen Chen, general manager of the Xiamen branch of Shandong Jiajia.
At June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, we owed $615,538 and $62,652, respectively, to Bin Liu general manger of the Tianjin branch of Shandong Jiajia and a 90% owner of Tianjin Sincere Logistics Co., Ltd. (“Tianjin Sincere").
CHINA LOGISTICS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2009 – Continued
At June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, we owed $15,904 and $183,448, respectively, to Tianjin Sincere.
In May 2009, Shandong Jiajia entered into a lease with Mr. Chen, our Chief Executive Officer, for a term of one year for office space for its Shanghai Branch in the PRC. Shandong Jiajia is paying Mr. Chen a base annual rent of approximately $43,700 for the use of such office space plus a management fee of approximately $20,440 per year.
On June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, due to related parties consisted of the following:
| | June 30, 2009 | | | December 31, 2008 | |
Due to Xiangfen Chen | | $ | 109,024 | | | $ | 123,458 | |
Due to Bin Liu | | | 615,538 | | | | 62,652 | |
Due to Tianjin Sincere Logistics Co., Ltd. | | | 15,904 | | | | 183,448 | |
Other | | | -- | | | | 9,139 | |
| | $ | 740,466 | | | $ | 378,697 | |
There are no assurances that the terms of the transactions with these related parties are comparable to terms we could have obtained from unaffiliated third parties.
DUE FROM RELATED PARTIES
These following advances to related parties described below are unsecured, non-interest bearing and payable on demand.
At June 30, 2009 our due from related party amounted to $805,085. This was comprised of $418,062 due from Tianjin Sincere, and $387,023 due from Shandong Huibo Import & Export Co., Ltd., a Chinese limited liability company which is a minority owner of our company. Shandong Huibo Import & Export Co., Ltd. is owned by PeiXiang Wang (31.7%) and PengXiang Liu (68.3%), unrelated third parties.
At December 31, 2008 we were owed $518,433 representing amounts due under a loan from Shandong Huibo Import & Export Co., Ltd., a Chinese limited liability.
NOTE 8 - COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Comprehensive income is comprised of net income and other comprehensive income or loss. Other comprehensive income or loss refers to revenue, expenses, gains and losses that under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States are included in comprehensive income but excluded from net income as these amounts are recorded directly as an adjustment to equity.
Our other comprehensive income consists of foreign currency translation adjustments. The following table sets forth the computation of comprehensive income for the second quarter of 2009 and 2008, respectively:
| | For the Three Months Ended June 30, | | | For the Six Months Ended June 30, | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
| | | | | Restated | | | | | | Restated | |
Net (loss) income | | $ | 137,680 | | | $ | 174,712 | | | $ | (274,142 | ) | | $ | 502,250 | |
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign currency translation gain, net of tax | | | 3,445 | | | | 70,498 | | | | 7,449 | | | | 93,818 | |
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax | | | 3,445 | | | | 70,498 | | | | 7,449 | | | | 93,818 | |
Comprehensive Income | | | 141,125 | | | | 245,210 | | | | (266,693 | ) | | | 596,068 | |
Comprehensive Income attributable to the noncontrolling interests | | | (74,358 | ) | | | (166,355 | ) | | | 68,259 | | | | (405,194 | ) |
Comprehensive (loss) Income attributable to China Logistics Group, Inc. | | $ | 66,767 | | | $ | 78,855 | | | $ | (198,434 | ) | | $ | 190,874 | |
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2009 – Continued
NOTE 9 – FOREIGN OPERATIONS
The tables below presents information by operating region for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009.
| For the three months ended | |
| June 30, 2009 | | June 30, 2008 | |
| | | | | | | Revenues | | | |
| Revenues | | Assets | | Restated | | Assets | |
United States | | $ | -- | | | $ | 6,409 | | | $ | -- | | | $ | 558,745 | |
People’s Republic of China | | | 4,607,989 | | | | 7,070,177 | | | | 8,018,987 | | | | 6,680,959 | |
Totals | | $ | 4,607,989 | | | $ | 7,076,586 | | | $ | 8,018,987 | | | $ | 7,239,704 | |
| For the six months ended | |
| June 30, 2009 | | June 30, 2008 | |
| | | | | | | Revenues | | | |
| Revenues | | Assets | | Restated | | Assets | |
United States | | $ | -- | | | $ | 6,409 | | | $ | -- | | | $ | 558,745 | |
People’s Republic of China | | | 7,806,561 | | | | 7,070,177 | | | | 14,792,200 | | | | 6,680,959 | |
Totals | | $ | 7,806,561 | | | $ | 7,076,586 | | | $ | 14,792,200 | | | $ | 7,239,704 | |
NOTE 10 – CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS
The table below presents our commitments for our various office leases in the U.S. and China for the years ended December 31, 2009 and thereafter:
Period | | Total | |
Period Ended December 31, 2009 | | $ | 121,000 | |
Period Ended December 31, 2010 | | | 48,000 | |
Period Ended December 31, 2011 | | | 23,000 | |
Period Ended December 31, 2012 | | | 23,000 | |
Period Ended December 31, 2013 | | | 23,000 | |
Thereafter | | | -- | |
| | $ | 238,000 | |
As a result of the September 24, 2008 complaint filed by the SEC against us and Messrs. Harrell and Aubel as described in Part I, Item 3, “Legal Proceedings” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, we consented to the entry of a Permanent Injunction and Other Relief to resolve the liability aspects of the complaint. The Permanent Injunction, among other things, permanently restrains and enjoins us from violation of Sections 5(a) and 5(c) of the Securities Act of 1933, 15 U.S.C. §§ 77e(a) and 77e(c); violations of Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 15 U.S.C. § 78j(b), and Rule l0b-5 promulgated thereunder, 17 C.F.R. §240.l0b-5; violations of Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 15 U.S.C. § 78m(a), and Rules 12b-20, 13a-l, and 13a-13 thereunder, 17 C.F.R. §§ 240.12b-20, 240.13a-l, and 240. 13a-13; and violations of Sections 13(b)(2)(A) and 13(b)(2)(B) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 15 U.S.C. §§ 78m(b )(2)(A) and 8m(b )(2)(B).
CHINA LOGISTICS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2009 – Continued
We are still in settlement discussions with the SEC regarding disgorgement and prejudgment interest sought by the SEC. In the event we are unable to reach an agreement with the SEC with respect to disgorgement and prejudgment interest, the consent provides that the Court will determine whether it is appropriate to order disgorgement and, if so, the amount of the disgorgement. In addition, the pending lawsuit with the SEC may result in additional claims by stockholders, regulatory proceedings, government enforcement actions and related investigations and litigation. We cannot predict the ultimate outcome of this litigation and any continued litigation would result in significant expenses, management distraction and potential damages, penalties, other remedies, or adverse findings, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. In addition, our agreement to entry of a consent order granting the SEC injunctive relief restraining us from future violations of Federal securities laws may make future financing efforts more difficult and costly.
We are evaluating filing a lawsuit against Messrs. Harrell and Aubel and other parties involved in the improper conduct alleged by the SEC for damages we suffered as a result of their conduct. In addition, we are evaluating filing a lawsuit against Mr. Aubel as a result of the uncertainty as to the validity of the amount of the note payable in the amount of $2,521,380 which we redeemed for 2,864,606 shares of our common stock in March, 2008 pursuant to the terms of the December 2007 agreement we entered into to acquire, through a reverse recapitalization, a 51% interest in Shandong Jiajia.
In accordance with SFAS 165 "Subsequent Events", we have evaluated all events that occurred after the balance sheet date but before financial statements were available to be issued through August 19, 2009.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the information contained in our unaudited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto appearing elsewhere herein and in conjunction with the Management’s Discussion and Analysis set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, for the year ended December 31, 2008 as filed with the SEC.
We maintain our financial records and report on a calendar year basis, as such the three month period ending June 30, is our second quarter. The year ended December 31, 2008 is referred to as “2008” and the year ending December 31, 2009 is referred to as “2009”.
OVERVIEW
Beginning in 2003, we sought to position our company within the entertainment and home broadband marketplace to develop our MediaReady™ product line and provide products and services in the converging digital media-on-demand, enhanced home entertainment and emerging interactive consumer electronics markets. We were, however, unable to successfully penetrate these markets, due in great part to our limited financial resources. In the fourth quarter of 2007 our management elected to pursue an acquisition of an operating company in an effort to improve shareholder value.
On December 31, 2007 we acquired a 51% interest in Shandong Jiajia, a non-asset based international freight forwarder. This transaction was accounted for as a capital transaction, effected through a reverse recapitalization. Primarily all of our operations are conducted through our 51% owned subsidiary, Shandong Jiajia. .
Shandong Jiajia is seeking to develop new business opportunities by utilizing new shipping routes and expanding its scope of services to provide a full suite of comprehensive logistics management solutions. Shandong Jiajia management believes that it they are able to expand their logistics management solutions business and gain market share they will be able to obtain more container space thereby increasing potential revenues and improving margins. We believe that if Shandong Jiajia is able to ship a larger volume of products, it will be able to negotiate a more favorable rate from its vendors and suppliers and ultimately improve profit margins.
In expanding these operations, Shandong Jiajia faces the challenges of:
• | a struggling global economy; |
• | effective consolidation of resources among relatively independent affiliates; |
• | maintaining the balance between the collection of accounts receivable and the extension of longer credit terms offered to its current and prospective clients in an effort to boost sales; and |
• | its ability to effectively handle the increases in costs due to lower shipping volumes as a result of weak demand for import and exports in the PRC. |
Our revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 declined substantially from the comparable periods in 2008 as a result of the global economic slowdown which has resulted in a decrease in exports from the PRCto other countries. During the remainder of 2009 and beyond, we face a number of challenges in growing our business as a result of this economic slowdown. We cannot predict when global economic conditions will improve and exports from China will begin to reach 2008 levels. Until such time, we anticipate continued weak demand within our shipping business which will translate to lower revenues that comparable 2008 periods and reduced margins.
It should be noted the report of our independent registered public accounting firm in connection with our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 filed with the SEC contains an explanatory paragraph that raised substantial doubt as to our ability to continue as a going concern based on our recurring losses from operations, limited working capital and an accumulated deficit. The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of assets carrying amounts or the amount and classification of liabilities that might result from the outcome of these uncertainties.
Our Performance
Total revenues for the second quarter of 2009 totaled $4.6 million compared to $8.0 million during the second quarter in 2008 and $7.8 million for the six months of 2009 compared to $14.8 million for the six months of 2008. The decreases over the prior comparable periods for the second quarter of approximately 43% and approximately 47% for the six months ended June 30, 2009, were mainly due to the global economic slowdown which has adversely affected the demand for Chinese sourced raw materials and finished goods with a related reduction in demand for transportation services. Our gross profit for the second quarter of 2009 totaled $314,862 compared to $456,986 in the second quarter of 2008, and $223,845 for the six months of 2009 compared to $714,469 million for the six months of 2008. This decrease in our profit margin was mainly due to higher shipping costs due to decreased volumes. Our net income attributable to China Logistics Group, Inc. for the second quarter of 2009 increased over the second quarter of 2008 by approximately 52% totaling $65,010. For the six months ended June 30, 2009 our net loss was $202,233 compared to our net income during the comparable period in 2008 $143,027. Our year to date net loss was mainly due to the overall decline in our revenues and our inability to cut costs in proportion to this decline. Demand for the transportation services we provide is dependant primarily on the global demand for Chinese sourced goods and materials which has been negatively affected by the overall global economic slowdown.
Our Outlook
We have witnessed a severe downturn in the demand for shipping services since the latter half of 2008 due to the continued weakness in the global economy and the effects on demand for Chinese sourced raw materials and finished good. Current shipping volume has, however, increased over the first quarter of 2009 and show signs of recovery. While we have taken, and will continue to take, steps to minimize the negative financial impact of reduced shipping volumes, we are unable to predict when demand for our services will increase to the levels previously achieved.
Presentation of Financial Statements. The presentation of the statements of operations included in this Form 10-Q have been modified to allow for the reporting of deductions from net income to arrive at income (loss) applicable to common stockholders. Items reflected in our comprehensive income for the periods reported are now included in our notes to the consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q. In addition, we have restated our financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2008 and the six months ended June 30, 2008 as discussed in “Note 2- Restatement of Financial Statements and Basis of Presentation” included in the notes to our financial statements included in this report.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following tables provide certain comparative information based on our consolidated results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2008:
| | Three months ended June 30, | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | $ Change | | | % Change | |
| | | | | | Restated | | | | | | | | |
Sales | | $ | 4,607,989 | | | $ | 8,018,987 | | | $ | (3,410,998 | ) | | | -43 | % |
Cost of Sales | | | 4,293,127 | | | | 7,562,001 | | | | (3,268,874 | ) | | | -43 | % |
Gross Profit | | | 314,862 | | | | 456,986 | | | | (142,124 | ) | | | -31 | % |
Total Operating Expenses | | | 206,615 | | | | 127,814 | | | | 78,801 | | | | 62 | % |
Income (Loss) from Operations | | | 108,247 | | | | 329,172 | | | | (220,925 | ) | | | -67 | % |
Total Other Income | | | 35,747 | | | | (84,590 | ) | | | 120,337 | | | | -142 | % |
Net Income (Loss) attributable to China Logistics Group, Inc. | | $ | 65,010 | | | $ | 42,901 | | | $ | 22,019 | | | | 52 | % |
| | Six months ended June 30, | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Restated | | | | | | | | | |
Sales | | $ | 7,806,561 | | | $ | 14,792,200 | | | $ | (6,985,639 | ) | | | -47 | % |
Cost of Sales | | | 7,582,716 | | | | 14,077,731 | | | | (6,495,015 | ) | | | -46 | % |
Gross Profit | | | 223,845 | | | | 714,469 | | | | (490,624 | ) | | | -69 | % |
Total Operating Expenses | | | 526,617 | | | | 34,266 | | | | 492,351 | | | | 1437 | % |
Income (Loss) from Operations | | | (302,772 | ) | | | 680,203 | | | | (982,975 | ) | | | -145 | % |
Total Other Income | | | 36,770 | | | | (100,295 | ) | | | 137,065 | | | | -137 | % |
Net Income (Loss) attributable to China Logistics Group, Inc. | | $ | (202,233 | ) | | $ | 143,027 | | | $ | (345,260 | ) | | | -241 | % |
OTHER KEY INDICATORS
| | Three months ended | | | Six months ended | |
| | June 30, | | | June 30, | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
Other Key Indicators: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cost of sales as a percentage of revenues | | | 93 | % | | | 94 | % | | | 97 | % | | | 95 | % |
Gross profit margin | | | 7 | % | | | 6 | % | | | 3 | % | | | 5 | % |
Total operating expenses (income) as a percentage of revenues | | | 4 | % | | | 2 | % | | | 7 | % | | | 0.2 | % |
Sales
Sales for the second quarter of 2009 decreased approximately 43% compared to the second quarter of 2008 and approximately 47% for the six months ended June 30, 2009 from the comparable period in 2008. This sharp decline continues a trend which began during the latter half of 2008. Sales in the first half of 2008 were increasing, primarily due to a planned expansion of services made possible through the input of capital from our 2008 Unit Offering completed in April 2008. Revenues peaked in the second quarter of 2008 at approximately $13 million. The fourth quarter of 2008 showed a sharp decline in revenues to approximately $7.8 million, representing a 27%, quarter-over-quarter decline compared to the third quarter of 2008. These declines are a result of a reduction in demand for transportation services due to a reduction in demand for Chinese sourced raw materials and finished goods in light of the weak global economy.
Cost of Sales and Gross Profit
During the second quarter of 2009, our cost of sales as a percentage of our revenues decreased by approximately 1% from the second quarter of 2008, while we experienced an increase of approximately 2% for the six months ended June 30, 2009 over the comparable period in 2008. This slight year to date increase was primarily due to higher shipping costs as a percentage of related revenue due to lower shipping volumes.
While we are essentially a service organization, not dependent on capital intensive assets, sharp declines in revenues significantly impact our margins. Efforts to cut costs as a percentage of revenues by obtaining efficiencies through economies of scale have been hampered by the significant reduction in revenues and increased costs of shipping lower quantities over which we have no control. We are continuing to explore ways to reduce costs that we have control over where possible and believe these steps will improve or minimize the decline in our gross margins.
Total Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses during the second quarter of 2009 increased approximately 62% over the second quarter of 2008, compared to an increase of $492,351 for the six months ended 2009 over the six months in 2008. Included in the increase in total operating expenses during the 2009 periods were increases of approximately 40% and 21% in selling, general and administrative expenses from the comparable periods in 2008. Selling, general and administrative expenses include legal and professional fees associated with increased public reporting activity for preparation of our pending registration statement and restatement of prior period financial statements and increases in compensation paid to our employees. This increase was also impacted by the opening of our new sales office in Lianyungang which expenses were not included in comparable periods in 2008. In addition, our operating expenses during the six months ended June 30, 2008 were impacted by a bad debt recovery of $401,743.
The recovery of bad debt recognized in the first quarter 2008 reflected an adjustment in our estimate of bad debt expense reflected in the allowance account. This credit did not stem from the recovery of a previously written-off account or accounts. It had been our policy to reserve for bad debt expense based principally on the age of our receivables. Experience proved we had over reserved and an adjustment was indicated. The adjustment was not repeated in 2009.
Net Income (Loss) attributable to China Logistics Group, Inc.
Our net income attributable to China Logistics Group, Inc.for the second quarter of 2009 increased approximately 52% over the second quarter of 2008. For the six months ended June 30, 2009 our net loss was $202,233 compared to our net income of $143,027 during the comparable period in 2008. Our year to date net loss was mainly due to the overall decline in our revenues and our inability to cut costs in proportion to this decline.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Liquidity is the ability of a company to generate funds to support our current and future operations, satisfy our obligations and otherwise operate on an ongoing basis.
At June 30, 2009, we had working capital of $1.4 million compared to $1.7 million at December 31, 2008. This decline, of approximately 15%, was due primarily to operational losses between the periods.
The report of our independent registered public accounting firm on our financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2008 contains an explanatory paragraph regarding our ability to continue as a going concern based upon our recurring losses from operations, net cash used in operations, and accumulated deficit.
While in April 2008, we raised approximately $3,360,000 in net proceeds from our 2008 Unit Offering, approximately $2,000,000 was utilized to satisfy our commitments to Shandong Jiajia, approximately $140,000 was used to reduce certain payables and we subsequently advanced Shandong Jiajia an additional $500,000 for working capital. In addition, we have recognized a liability in the amount of $1,597,000 provided for under the terms of the registration statement entered into in connection with our 2008 Unit Offering. Additionally, we may be subject to potential disgorgement and prejudgment interest penalties in connection with the SEC’s September 24, 2008 complaint filed against us and Mr. Harrell and Mr. Aubel as described in Note 10 – Contingencies to the Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for the quarter ended June 30, 2009.
From time to time we borrow funds from, and lend funds to, related parties as described later in this section. For the six months ended June 30, 2009, the repayments of these advances from related parties, net of funds advances to us, has resulted in a decrease of $75,117 in our working capital. We believe our current level of working capital and cash generated from operations will be sufficient to meet our cash requirements and potential obligations in 2009.
The terms of our 2008 Unit Offering contain certain restrictive covenants and the overall softness in the capital markets could hinder our ability to raise additional capital as needed. We do not have any commitments for additional capital and there are no assurances that should we seek to raise additional capital that we will be successful. If we are not successful in generating sufficient cash flows from operations or in raising additional capital when required in sufficient amounts and on acceptable terms, these failures would have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
As a result of the weak global economy, the demand for exported Chinese products has also declined, resulting in a significant drop in the demand for our freight and transport services. In response to the sharp decline in our revenues, we have reduced the controllable portions of our cost of sales where possible. These efforts have resulted in a positive gross profit for the second quarter of 2009. We believe our cost reduction program is having the desired results and should return the Company to a positive cash flow position, even at the reduced revenue levels which we anticipate for the foreseeable future. We believe this cost containment approach is a viable response to the current market conditions and, coupled with our cash on-hand, should allow us to maintain our operations for the foreseeable future.
Net cash used in operating activities in the first half of 2009 totaled $844,463 compared to $1.3 million for the comparable period in 2008. In 2009 cash used in operations was mainly due to our net loss of $202,233, an increase in our accounts receivable of $502,824, an increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets of $136,762, and an increase in advances to vendors of $134,513. These increases were partially offset by an increase in our other accruals and current liabilities of $260,601 and an increase in our accounts payable of $11,170.
Net cash used in operating activites of $1.3 million in 2008 was mainly comprised of $2.7 million decrease in our accounts payable, a decrease in our allowance for doubtful accounts of $401,743, and an increase in prepaid expenses of $639,239. These were partially offset by our net income of $143,027, a decrease in accounts receivable of $1.2 million, and an increase in advances from customers of $926,775.
Cash used in investing activities during the first half of 2009 in the amount of $286,652 resulted primarily from advances to related party, a short term loan in the amount of $1,614,000 that was made and then repaid, compared to cash used in 2008 for capital expenditures of $5,824. On March 31, 2009 Shandong Jiajia lent $1,614,000 to Shanghai Yudong Logistics Co., Ltd., a strategic partner. This unsecured loan was lent on a 21-day term bearing no interest and was timely repaid in April 2009.
Cash provided by financing activities during the first six months of 2009 in the amount of $361,769 was comprised of $552,886 in advances from related parties, partially offset by $191,113 in repayment of amounts due to related parties, compared to $3.5 million provided in 2008. The decline in net cash provided by financing activities for the six months ended June 30 2009 was attributable to an absence of fund raising associated with a convertible note - related party and our 2008 Unit Offering that occurred in the prior period, partially offset by changes in related party advances and repayment of such advances. In 2008 cash provided by financing activities was mainly due to net proceeds of $3.4 million from our 2008 Unit Offering.
We maintain cash balances in the United States and China. At June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, our cash by geographic area was as follows:
| | | June 30, 2009 | | | December 31, 2008 | |
United States | | $ | 6,409 | | | | 1% | | | $ | 201,605 | | | | 6% | |
China | | | 2,389,060 | | | | 99% | | | | 2,954,757 | | | | 94% | |
| | $ | 2,395,469 | | | | 100% | | | $ | 3,156,362 | | | | 100% | |
In future periods we anticipate a substantial portion of our cash balances will continue to be held in the form of RMB held in bank accounts at financial institutions located in the PRC. Cash held in banks in the PRC is not insured. While the Chinese government introduced regulations which relaxed restrictions on the conversion of the RMB, restrictions still remain, including but not limited to, restrictions on foreign invested entities. Foreign invested entities may only buy, sell or remit foreign currencies after providing valid commercial documents at only those banks authorized to conduct foreign exchanges. Furthermore, the conversion of RMB for capital account items, including direct investments and loans, is subject to PRC government approval. Chinese entities are required to establish and maintain separate foreign exchange accounts for capital account items. We cannot be certain Chinese regulatory authorities will not impose more stringent restrictions on the convertibility of the RMB, especially with respect to foreign exchange transactions. Accordingly, cash on deposit in banks in the PRC is not readily deployable by us for purposes outside of China.
The following tables provide certain comparative information based on our consolidated balance sheets at June 30, 2009 as compared to December 31, 2008:
| | June 30, 2009 | | | December 31, 2008 | | | $ Change | | | % Change | |
Cash | | $ | 2,395,469 | | | $ | 3,156,362 | | | $ | (760,893 | ) | | | -24 | % |
Accounts receivable, net | | | 3,240,638 | | | | 2,739,173 | | | | 501,465 | | | | 18 | % |
Other Receivables | | | 446,374 | | | | 298,442 | | | | 147,932 | | | | 50 | % |
Due from related parties | | | 805,085 | | | | 518,433 | | | | 286,652 | | | | 55 | % |
Total current assets | | | 7,040,419 | | | | 6,741,920 | | | | 298,499 | | | | 4 | % |
Total assets | | | 7,076,586 | | | | 6,786,064 | | | | 290,522 | | | | 4 | % |
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Accounts payable - trade | | | 1,810,476 | | | | 1,752,862 | | | | 57,614 | | | | 3 | % |
Accrued registration rights penalty | | | 1,597,000 | | | | 1,597,000 | | | | - | | | | 0 | % |
Advances from customers | | | 1,035,847 | | | | 1,133,283 | | | | (97,436 | ) | | | -9 | % |
Due to related parties | | | 740,466 | | | | 378,697 | | | | 361,769 | | | | 96 | % |
Total current liabilities | | | 5,600,910 | | | | 5,043,693 | | | | 557,217 | | | | 11 | % |
Total current assets increased 4% at June 30, 2009 from December 31, 2008 primarily due to an increase in other receivables as described below, net accounts receivable and due from related parties reflected slower pay cycles from our customers and strategic partners, partially offset by our 24% decrease in cash.
Total current liabilities increased 11% at June 30, 2009 from December 31, 2008 primarily due to an increase in our trade accounts payable and due to related parties as further described below, partially offset by a decrease in advances from customers.
Other receivables at June 30, 2009 were $446,374 and was comprised of $317,715 that was advanced to other entities with which we have a strategic or other business relationship with, $38,716 reflecting a deposit we made as required by a Chinese court for potential payment to a former customer in the event we are unsuccessful in a lawsuit we filed against our former customer for amounts owed to us and $59,890 in deferred expenses.
At June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, we owed $109,024 and $123,458, respectively, to Xiangfen Chen, general manager of the Xiamen branch of Shandong Jiajia.
Due from related parties at June 30, 2009 totaled $805,085, an increase of $286,652 over the December 31, 2008 balance. The balance is comprised of $418,062 due from Tianjin Sincere, and $387,023 due from Shandong Huibo Import & Export Co., Ltd., a Chinese limited liability company which is a minority owner of our company. Shandong Huibo Import & Export Co., Ltd. is owned by PeiXiang Wang (31.7%) and PengXiang Liu (68.3%), unrelated third parties.
At December 31, 2008 we were owed $518,433 due under a loan from Shandong Huibo Import & Export Co., Ltd., a Chinese limited liability.
These advances to related parties described above are unsecured, non-interest bearing and payable on demand and were loaned to related parties for working capital purposes.
Due to related parties increased approximately 96% at June 30, 2009 from December 31, 2008. We obtain advances from related parties for working capital purposes, such advances bear no interest and are payable on-demand. The increase in due to related parties is due to the following:
| • | | At June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, we owed $109,032 and $123,458, respectively, to Xiangfen Chen, general manager of the Xiamen branch of Shandong Jiajia. Such amounts are included in due to related parties. |
| • | | At June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, we owed $615,538 and $62,652, respectively, to Bin Liu general manger of the Tianjin branch of Shandong Jiajia and a 90% owner of Tianjin Sincere Logistics Co., Ltd. (“Tianjin Sincere"). |
| • | | At June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, we owed $15,904 and $183,448, respectively, to Tianjin Sincere. These loans are unsecured, non-interest bearing and repayable on demand and are included in due to related parties. |
We follow the guidance of the SEC’s Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 104 for revenue recognition. In general, we record revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, services have been rendered or product delivery has occurred, the sales price to the customer is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. We provide transportation services, generally under contract, by third parties with whom we have contracted these services.
Typically we recognize revenue in connection with our freight forwarding service when the payment terms are as follows:
| • | | When the cargo departs the shipper's location if the trade pricing term is on a CIF (cost, insurance and freight) or CFR (cost and freight cost) basis; |
| • | | When the cargo departs the shipper’s location when the trade pricing terms are CFR (cost and freight cost); or |
| • | | When merchandise arrives at the destination port if the trade pricing term is on a FOB (free on board) basis. |
In March 20, 2008 under the terms of our agreement with Shandong Jiajia:
| • | | We satisfied $448,985 of accrued compensation due our then president and CEO, Mr. Jeffrey Harrell, through the issuance of 581,247 shares of our common stock. |
| • | | We converted a $2,521,380 note payable due a principal shareholder of our company, Mr. David Aubel, into 2,864,606 shares of our common stock. |
These transactions had the effect of reducing our liabilities at June 30, 2008 as compared to December 31, 2007.
Commitments
The table below presents our commitments for our various office leases in the U.S. and China for the years ended December 31, 2009 and thereafter:
Period | | Total | |
Period Ended December 31, 2009 | | $ | 121,000 | |
Period Ended December 31, 2010 | | | 48,000 | |
Period Ended December 31, 2011 | | | 23,000 | |
Period Ended December 31, 2012 | | | 23,000 | |
Period Ended December 31, 2013 | | | 23,000 | |
Thereafter | | | -- | |
| | $ | 238,000 | |
OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that we are required to disclose. In the ordinary course of business, we enter into operating lease commitments, purchase commitments and other contractual obligations. These transactions are recognized in our financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The Preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions, including estimates of the allowance for doubtful accounts and stock based compensation that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. Estimates also affect the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reported period.
Significant estimates for the periods reported include the allowance for doubtful accounts which is based on an evaluation of our outstanding accounts receivable including the age of amounts due, the financial condition of our specific customers and knowledge of our industry segment in Asia. We also rely on certain assumptions when deriving the fair value of share-based compensation and calculations underlying our provision for taxes in China. Assumptions and estimates employed in the areas are material to our reported financial conditions and results of operations. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2009 the FASB issued SFAS No. 168, The FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting, or SFAS 168. SFAS 168 represents the last numbered standard to be issued by FASB under the old (pre-Codification) numbering system, and amends the GAAP hierarchy established under SFAS 162. On July 1, 2009 the FASB launched FASB’s new Codification entitled The FASB Accounting Standards Codification, or FASB ASC. The Codification will supersede all existing non-SEC accounting and reporting standards. SFAS 168 is effective in the first interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This pronouncement will have no effect on our consolidated financial statements upon adoption other than current references to GAAP which will be replaced with references to the applicable codification paragraphs.
In May 2009 the FASB issued SFAS No. 165, Subsequent Events, or SFAS 165. SFAS 165 establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. SFAS 165 requires the disclosure of the date through which an entity has evaluated subsequent events and the basis for that date, that is, whether the date represents the date the financial statements were issued or were available to be issued. SFAS 165 is effective in the first interim period ending after June 15, 2009. We expect SFAS 165 will have an impact on disclosures in our consolidated financial statements, but the nature and magnitude of the specific effects will depend upon the nature, terms and value of the any subsequent events occurring after adoption.
In May 2008, the FASB issued FSP 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 clarifies that convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash upon either mandatory or optiona1l conversion (including partial cash settlement) are not addressed by paragraph 12 of APB Opinion No. 14, Accounting for Convertible Debt and Debt issued with Stock Purchase Warrants . Additionally, FSP APB 14-1 specifies that issuers of such instruments should separately account for the liability and equity components in a manner that will reflect the entity’s nonconvertible debt borrowing rate when interest cost is recognized in subsequent periods. FSP APB 14-1 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years. We adopted FSP APB 14-1 beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2009. We have evaluated the requirements of APB 14-1 and it had no impact on the preparation of our consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2009.
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“SFAS 161”). SFAS 161 is intended to improve financial reporting about derivative instruments and hedging activities by requiring enhanced disclosures to enable investors to better understand their effects on an entity’s financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. It is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008, with early application encouraged. We have evaluated the requirements of SFAS 161 and it had no impact on the preparation of our consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2009.
A variety of proposed or otherwise potential accounting standards are currently under study by standard setting organizations and various regulatory agencies. Due to the tentative and preliminary nature of those proposed standards, management has not determined whether implementation of such proposed standards would be material to our consolidated financial statements.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information and Factors That May Affect Future Results
This report contains forward-looking statements. The Securities and Exchange Commission encourages companies to disclose forward-looking information so that investors can better understand a company's future prospects and make informed investment decisions. This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and other written and oral statements that we make from time to time contain such forward-looking statements that set out anticipated results based on management's plans and assumptions regarding future events or performance. We have tried, wherever possible, to identify such statements by using words such as "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "project," "intend," "plan," "believe," "will" and similar expressions in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance. In particular, these include statements relating to future actions, future performance or results of current and anticipated sales efforts, expenses, the outcome of contingencies, such as legal proceedings, and financial results. A list of factors that could cause our actual results of operations and financial condition to differ materially includes:
| • | | risks from Securities and Exchange Commission litigation; |
| • | | risks from liquidated damages related to warrants sold in our April 2008 offering; |
| • | | the loss of the services of any of our executive officers or the loss of services of any of our key persons responsible for the management, sales, marketing and operations efforts of our subsidiaries; |
| • | | our ability to successfully transition the internal operations of companies which we acquired in the PRC from their prior status as privately held Chinese companies to their current status as subsidiaries of a publicly-held U.S. company; |
| • | | our acquisition efforts in the future, if any, may result in significant dilution to existing holders of our securities; |
| • | | liabilities related to prior acquisitions, |
| • | | continuing material weaknesses in our disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting which may lead to additional restatements of our financial statements, |
| • | | difficulties in raising capital in the future as a result of the terms of our April 2008 unit offering; |
| • | | our ability to effectively integrate our acquisitions and manage our growth; |
| • | | the lack of various legal protections customary in certain agreements to which we are party and which are material to our operations which are customarily contained in similar contracts prepared in the United States; |
| • | | our dependence upon advisory services provided by a U.S. company due to our management’s location in the PRC; |
| • | | intense competition in the freight forwarding and logistics industries; |
| • | | the impact of economic downturn in the PRC on our revenues from our operations in the PRC; |
| • | | our lack of significant financial reporting experience, which may lead to delays in filing required reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission and suspension of quotation of our securities on the OTCBB, which will make it more difficult for you to sell your securities; |
| • | | the impact of changes in the political and economic policies and reforms of the Chinese government; fluctuations in the exchange rate between the U.S. dollars and Chinese Renminbi; |
| • | | the limitation on our ability to receive and use our revenue effectively as a result of restrictions on currency exchange in China; |
| • | | the impact of changes to the tax structure in the PRC; |
| • | | our inability to enforce our legal rights in China due to policies regarding the regulation of foreign investments; |
| • | | the existence of extended payment terms which are customary in China; |
| • | | uncertainties related to PRC regulation relating to acquisitions of PRC companies by foreign entities that could restrict or limit our ability to operate, and could negatively affect our acquisition strategy; and |
| • | | PRC regulations related to our loans and advances. |
These factors are discussed in greater detail under Item 1. Description of Business-Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 filed with the SEC on May 18, 2009.
We caution that the factors described herein and other factors could cause our actual results of operations and financial condition to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements we make and that investors should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Further, any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of such factors. Further, we cannot assess the impact of each such factor on our results of operations or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not applicable for a smaller reporting company.
ITEM 4T. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as of June 30, 2009, the end of the period covered by this report (the “Evaluation Date”). Our management, solely being our Chief Executive Officer, does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or our internal controls will prevent all error and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Due to the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within our company have been detected.
Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer who serves as our principal executive officer and principal financial and accounting officer concluded that as of June 30, 2009 our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective such that the information relating to our company, including our consolidating subsidiaries, required to be disclosed in our SEC reports (i) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms and (ii) is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Our management concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as described in more detail below. A material weakness is a control deficiency, or combination of control deficiencies, that results in more than a remote likelihood that a material misstatement of our annual or interim financial statements would not be prevented or detected.
The specific material weaknesses identified by our management were as follows:
As of December 31, 2007, we did not have appropriate policies and procedures in place to ensure that the number of shares of common stock issued and outstanding would not exceed the number of common stock shares authorized. This material weakness was reported in our December 31, 2007 Form 10-K, as amended. In addition, as of December 31, 2007, we did not have appropriate policies and procedures in place to ensure that the recognition of the fair value of 450,000 shares of our Series B Convertible preferred stock to be issued for consulting services rendered during the year ended December 31, 2007 would be accounted for in 2007.
Subsequent to the filing of the first amendment to our 2007 Form 10-K (Amendment No. 1) on May 19, 2008, we discovered that, as of December 31, 2007, we did not have appropriate policies and procedures in place to ensure that we: (i) accounted for our acquisition of a 51% interest in Shandong Jiajia as a capital transaction instead of using the purchase method of accounting, (ii) properly determine that we were a public shell company prior to the Shandong Jiajia acquisition, and (iii) account for certain costs related to the Shandong Jiajia acquisition as costs directly associated with the acquisition under the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No.141.
Subsequent to the filing of the December 31, 2007 Form 10-K/A (Amendment No. 2) on December 24, 2008, it was further determined that, as of December 31, 2007, we did not have appropriate policies and procedures in place to ensure that the Company; (i) properly accounted for the fair value of assets and liabilities of the accounting acquire (formerly MediaReady, Inc.) recognized in connection with the acquisition of a 51% interest in Shandong Jiajia, and (ii) properly classify $64,945 in advances to related parties in the consolidated statements of cash flows, and (iii) recognize the accrual of certain professional fees totaling $141,800.
Further, in our 2008 interim reports, the Company: (i) failed to properly recognize and record $25,060 in professional fees expense attributable to that period, (ii) correctly classify approximately $400,000 in recovery of bad debts in the consolidated statements of operations from a component of other income (expense) to a component of operating income, (iii) failed to recognize an overall accrual of $137,149 in expenses, and (iv) failed to recognize an accrued loss of $1,597,000 due under a registration payment arrangement entered into in connection with the Company’s financing completed in April 2008.
We have an inadequate number of personnel with the requisite expertise in generally accepted accounting principles to ensure the proper application thereof. Our Chief Executive Officer who serves as our principal financial and accounting officer is not an accountant and we have historically relied upon the services of outside accountants. Our internal accounting staff is primarily engaged in ensuring compliance with PRC accounting and reporting requirements and their U.S. GAAP knowledge is limited. As a result, a majority of our internal accounting staff is relatively inexperienced with U.S. GAAP and the related internal control procedures required of U.S. public companies. Although our accounting staff is professional and experienced in accounting requirements and procedures generally accepted in the PRC, management has determined that they require additional training and assistance in U.S. GAAP matters. Management has determined that our internal audit function is also significantly deficient due to insufficient qualified resources to perform internal audit functions. Finally, management determined that the lack of an Audit Committee of our Board of Directors also contributed to insufficient oversight of our accounting and audit functions.
These material weaknesses at December 31, 2007 and in the subsequent 2008 periods continue at June 30, 2009. To correct these ongoing material weaknesses we plan to implement changes in our disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting to correct these material weaknesses before. Specifically, for issuances of common stock, management plans to implement improved policies and procedures that will include a review of issuances of common stock by appropriate personnel. For issuances of preferred stock, management plans to implement improved policies and procedures that will include a review of the accounting for preferred stock to be issued for consulting services by appropriate personnel. In addition, we will make sure that we have an adequate number of personnel involved in the preparation of the financial statements and disclosures with the requisite expertise in generally accepted accounting principles to ensure the proper application thereof. During the quarter ended June 30, 2009 we have not made any significant progress towards our planned remediation efforts.
Once fully implemented, management believes that these new policies and procedures will be effective in remediating the identified material weaknesses. We expect the material weakness will be remediated prior to December 31, 2009. As we improve our internal control over financial reporting and implement remediation measures, we may supplement or modify the remediation measures described above.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with our evaluation that occurred during our last quarter (our fourth quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
There have been no material developments related to the disclosure in “Part I - Item 3. Legal Proceedings” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.
Loans and advances may be subject to PRC regulations.
We currently have several company loans and advances to third parties and we may continue to make loans or advances to third parties for strategic and other business related purposes. PRC laws generally do not permit companies that do not possess a financial service business license to extend loans directly to other companies, including affiliates, without proceeding through a financial agency. The enforcement of these restrictions remains unpredictable, and government authorities may declare these loans and advances void, require the forfeiture of any interest paid (although our loans and advances are interest free) and levy fines or other penalties upon the parties involved, among other remedies.
Other than the risk factor included above, there have been no material developments related to the disclosure in “Part I - Item 3. Legal Proceedings” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.
None.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS.
Exhibit No. | | Description |
| 3.1 | | Articles of Incorporation (1) |
| 3.2 | | Articles of Amendment (1) |
| 3.3 | | Articles of Amendment (5) |
| 3.4 | | Articles of Amendment (2) |
| 3.5 | | Form of Articles of Amendment (10) |
| 3.6 | | Bylaws (1) |
| 4.1 | | Trilogy Capital Partners, Inc. Warrant Agreement dated June 1, 2006(3) |
| 4.2 | | Form of common stock purchase warrant issued to Mr. Chen (12) |
| 4.3 | | Form of common stock purchase warrant issued in the 2008 Unit Offering (13) |
| 10.1 | | Debt Conversion Agreement with David Aubel dated December 3, 2005 (4) |
| 10.2 | | Amendment to Debt Conversion Agreement with David Aubel dated May 15, 2006 (6) |
| 10.3 | | Consulting and Management Agreement dated May 22, 2007 with China Direct Investments, Inc. (7) |
| 10.4 | | Consulting and Management Agreement dated September 5, 2007 with Capital One Resource Co., Ltd (8) |
| 10.5 | | Acquisition Agreement dated as of December 31, 2007 between MediaReady, Inc., Shandong Jiajia International Freight & Forwarding (Logistics Co.) Ltd., and Messrs. Hui Liu and Wei Chen (2) |
| 10.6 | | Finder's Agreement dated as of December 31, 2007 between MediaReady, Inc. and Dragon Venture (Shanghai) Capital Management Co., Ltd. (2) |
| 10.7 | | Consulting Agreement dated as of December 31, 2007 between MediaReady, Inc. and China Direct, Inc. (2) |
| 10.8 | | Form of Amendment to Acquisition Agreement dated as of January 28, 2008 between MediaReady, Inc., Shandong Jiajia International Freight & Forwarding Co., Ltd., and Messrs. Hui Liu and Wei Chen (9) |
| 10.9 | | Form of Amendment to Finder's Agreement dated as of January 28, 2008 between MediaReady, Inc. and Dragon Venture (Shanghai) Capital Management Co., Ltd. (9) |
| 10.10 | | Form of Amendment to Acquisition Agreement dated as of March 13, 2008 between MediaReady, Inc., Shandong Jiajia International Freight & Forwarding Co., Ltd., and Messrs. Hui Liu and Wei Chen (11) |
| 10.11 | | Lease Agreement between China Logistics Group, Inc. and ETI International, Inc. (17) |
| 10.12 | | Form of Subscription Agreement for 2008 Unit Offering (13) |
| 10.13 | | Lease Agreement between Wei Chen and Shandong Jiajia International Freight & Forwarding Co., Ltd.(14) |
| 10.14 | | Lease Agreement dated December 31, 2008 between Shandong Jiajia International & Freight Forwarding Co., Ltd. and Shandong Import & Export Co., Ltd. (17) |
| 10.15 | | Assumption Agreement dated December 31, 2007 between David Aubel and MediaReady, Inc. (17) |
| 10.16 | | Conversion Agreement dated March 20, 2008 between V. Jeffrey Harrell and China Logistics Group, Inc. (16) |
| 10.17 | | Conversion Agreement dated March 20, 2008 between David Aubel and China Logistics Group, Inc. (16) |
| 10.18 | | Form of promissory note in the principal amount of $561,517.27 dated January 1, 2003 issued by Video Without Boundaries, Inc. to Mr. David Aubel (15) |
| 10.19 | | Form of Security Agreement dated May 23, 2001 between Valusales.com, Inc. and Mr. David Aubel (15) |
| 10.20 | | Promissory note from Shanghai Yudong Logistics Co., Ltd. to Shandong Jiajia International Freight & Forwarding Co., Ltd., dated March 30, 2009 (18) |
| 14.1 | | Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (12) |
| 21.1 | | Subsidiaries of the Registrant (12) |
| 31.1 | | Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 * |
| 31.2 | | Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 * |
| 32.1 | | Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 * |
* filed herewith
| (1 | ) | Incorporated by reference to the registration statement on Form 10-SB, SEC File No. 0-31497 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 11, 2000, as amended. |
| (2 | ) | Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K as filed on January 7, 2008. |
| (3 | ) | Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K as filed on June 2, 2006. |
| (4 | ) | Incorporated by reference to the Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2004. |
| (5 | ) | Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K as filed on September 27, 2006. |
| (6 | ) | Incorporated by reference to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the period ended September 30, 2006. |
| (7 | ) | Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K as filed on May 23, 2007. |
| (8 | ) | Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K as filed on September 10, 2007. |
| (9 | ) | Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K as filed on January 31, 2008. |
| (10 | ) | Incorporated by reference to the definitive information statement on Schedule 14C as filed on February 14, 2008. |
| (11 | ) | Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K as filed on March 18, 2008. |
| (12 | ) | Incorporated by reference to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007. |
| (13 | ) | Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K as filed on April 24, 2008. |
| (14 | ) | Incorporated by reference to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A (Amendment No. 1) for the period ended June 30, 2008. |
| (15 | ) | Incorporated by reference to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2008. |
| (16 | ) | Incorporated by reference to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A (Amendment No. 1) for the period ended March 31, 2008. |
| (17 | ) | Incorporated by reference to the registration statement on Form S-1, SEC File No. 333-151783, as amended. |
| (18 | ) | Incorporated by reference to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2009. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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Date: August 19, 2009 | CHINA LOGISTICS GROUP, INC. |
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| By: | /s/ Wei Chen |
| | Wei Chen |
| | Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President (Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |