Registration No. 333-128608
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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549
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REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
| China Energy Corporation | |
| (Name of small business issuer in its charter) | |
Nevada | 1400 | |
(State or jurisdiction of incorporation | (Primary Standard Industrial Classification Code | (I.R.S. Employer Identification |
or organization) | Number) | Number) |
6130 Elton Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada 89107 Tel: 1-702- 216-0472
(Address and telephone number of principal executive offices)
No.57, Xinhua East Street, Hohhot City, Inner Mongolia
(Address of principal place of business or intended principal place of business)
Magnum Equities Group Inc.
#610-1112 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6E2S1 Canada Tel: 1-604-697-8899 Fax: 1-604-697-8898
(Name, address and telephone number of agent for service)
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Approximate date of proposed sale to the public:As soon as practicable after this Registration Statement becomes effective.
If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. [ ]
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. [ ]
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. [ ]
If delivery of the prospectus is expected to be made pursuant to Rule 434, check the following box. [ ]
CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
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Title of each | | Proposed | Proposed | |
| Number of | | | Amount of |
class of | | maximum | maximum | |
| Shares to be | | | registration |
securities to | | offering price | aggregate | |
| registered | | | fee |
be registered | | per unit | offering price | |
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Common | 32,495,217 | $0.19 | $6,174,091.23 | $726.69 |
Stock | | | | |
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(1) | The offering price has been estimated solely for the purpose of computing the amount of the registration fee in accordance with Rule 457(c). Our common stock is not traded on any national exchange and in accordance with Rule 457, the offering price was determined by the deemed price shares were issued to our shareholders in a Regulation S offering. The price of $0.19 is a fixed price at which the selling security holders may sell their shares until our common stock is quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board at which time the shares may be sold at prevailing market prices or privately negotiated prices. |
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The information in this preliminary prospectus ("Prospectus") is not complete and may be changed. We may not sell these securities nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission becomes effective. This Prospectus is not an offer to sell nor does it seek an offer to buy these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted.
THE REGISTRANT HEREBY AMENDS THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON THE DATE OR DATES AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO DELAY ITS EFFECTIVE DATE UNTIL THE REGISTRANT SHALL FILE A FURTHER AMENDMENT WHICH SPECIFICALLY STATES THAT THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL THEREAFTER BECOME EFFECTIVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 8(A) OF THE SECURITIES ACT OR UNTIL THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE ON THE DATE AS THE COMMISSION, ACTING PURSUANT TO SAID SECTION 8(A), MAY DETERMINE.
Subject to Completion, Dated ______________, 2005
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All of the shares being offered, when sold, will be sold by the Selling Shareholders as listed in this prospectus. The selling shareholders are offering:
32,495,217shares of common stock
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The shares were acquired by the selling shareholders directly from us in a private offering that was exempt from registration under the United States securities laws. We will bear all expenses related to the offering.
Our common stock is presently not traded on any market or securities exchange. It is our intention to have a market maker apply for trading for our common stock on the Over the Counter Bulletin Board following the effectiveness of this registration statement. The 32,495,217 shares of our common stockcanwillbe sold by selling security holders at a fixed price of $ 0.19 share until our shares are quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board and thereafter at prevailing market prices or privately negotiated prices. Please note that these shares may be illiquid.Selling security holders will receive proceeds upon sale of our shares.
The Selling Shareholders may sell the shares as detailed in the section entitled "Plan of Distribution"
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The purchase of the securities offered through this prospectus involves a high degree of risk. SEE SECTION TITLED "RISK FACTORS" ON PAGE712.
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NEITHER THE SEC NOR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION HAS APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED OF THESE SECURITIES OR DETERMINED WHETHER THIS PROSPECTUS IS TRUTHFUL OR COMPLETE. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
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Dealer Prospectus Delivery Obligation
Until _____________, all dealers that effect transactions in these securities, whether or not participating in this offering, may be required to deliver a prospectus. This is in addition to the dealers' obligation to deliver a prospectus when acting as underwriters and with respect to their unsold allotments or subscriptions.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS | |
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Prospectus Summary | 5 |
Risk Factors | 12 |
Use of Proceeds | 20 |
Determination of Offering Price | 20 |
Dilution | 21 |
Selling Security Holders | 21 |
Plan of Distribution | 24 |
Legal Proceedings | 27 |
Directors, Executive Officers, Promoters and Control Persons | 27 |
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management | 31 |
Description of Securities | 34 |
Interests of Named Experts and Counsel | 35 |
Disclosure of Commission Position of Indemnification for Securities Act | 36 |
Liabilities | |
Description of Business | 37 |
Management's Discussion and Analysis and Plan of Operation | 67 |
Description of Property | 81 |
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions | 86 |
Market for Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters | 87 |
Executive Compensation | 88 |
Financial Statements | 90 |
Changes In and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial | 91 |
Disclosure | |
Indemnification of Directors and Officers | 91 |
Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution | 92 |
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities | 92 |
Exhibits | 94 |
Undertakings | 97 |
Signatures | 100 |
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We, China Energy Corporation ("CEC"),expropriateproduce coal through our subsidiary Inner Mongolia Tehong Coal Group Co, Ltd. ("Coal Group") and supply heating requirements throughout the XueJiaWan district through our subsidiary Inner Mongolia Zhunger Heat Power Co., Ltd. ("Heat Power"). We acquired our subsidiaries on November 30, 2004.
Inner Mongolia Tehong Coal Group Co., Ltd. ("Coal Group")
Coal GroupWe expropriateproduces coal fromourtheLaiYeGou coal mine located in Erdos City, Inner Mongolia, People's Republic of China.ItsOurtrade consists ofexploration,production,and processing of raw coal, forbothdomestic heating,andelectrical generation and steel productionpurposes.TheOurprincipal sources of revenue are generated from local heating power industry.and also acting as a broker facilitating transactions between buyers and sellers of various types of coal.
Coal GroupWeproduces approximately 500,000 tons of coal per yearbased on current levels ofinput((an increase from56 hour weekper operator)and hasveto 70 hours) and hasthe capacity of producing approximately up to 1,200,000 tons subject to enhancement of productions lines in the next 2 years.Coal Group is in the planning stages for increasing our capacity to 600,000 tons of coal per year.
The raw coal produced isnon bakinglignite coal and has a high ash melting point with high thermal value used almost exclusively as fuel for steam-electric power generation. It has low sulphur and low chemical emission which satisfies government environmental protection standards with heating capability of 6,800 -7,000 Kilocalories ("Kcal").
The following consists of tonnage of coal produced and purchased from external sources in the past 3 years:
Year | Produced | External Sources |
2002 | 181,542 | 137,220 |
2003 | 235,322 | 20,936 |
2004 | 506,913 | 34,295 |
2005 | 612,739* | 100,358 |
* 2005 production exceeded capacity of 500,000 tons produced per year as mentioned above as a result of increasing the levels of input orhours of production from 56 hour week to 70 hour week per operatorproductive capacity.
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Inner Mongolia Zhunger Heat Power Co., Ltd. ("Heat Power")
Heat PowerWecurrentlysupplyiessupplies heating requirements throughout8055 hectares(approximately 198 acres)of the XueJiaWan district in XueJiaWan Town, Zhunger County withour7 heating plants operated by our employees.These plants are in the process of being phased out by newly constructed plants ("XueJiaWan Expansion") with heating and electricity generation capabilities as mentioned herein. Newly constructed plants are expected to be fully operational in May 2006.
Heat PowerWeobtains its oursupply of powdered coal required to generateelectricity andheat production from Zhunger CountyGuanbanwusuHadaigaole Village Hongtaizi NuanshuigouCoalmine ("GuanbanwusuNuanshuigou"), an unrelated, unassociated 3rd party.
Heat Power does not supply steam or hot water. Only heating is supplied. Water is heated in the plant using boilers, and then transmitted by pipeline to warm radiators where it is circulated to provide the desired heat. These uses include private dwellings, factories as well as municipal facilities. Our customer needs for this area of coverage is limited to heating needs.
TheXueJiaWan Expansion has been completedprocess of expanding coverage into covera total of 120an additional 150 hectares(approximately 296 acres)wherewe will be providing bothheating and electricity requirements, which is expected to be completed late 2005will be providedby May 2006 subject to testing and debugging of equipment.
XueJiaWan Expansion consists of refurbishment of existing heating facilities which were inefficient in its coverage to areas and establishment of electrical generation facilities. The Autonomous Region Planning & Reform Committee appointed Heat Power in 2003 to establish a thermoelectric plant providing heating and electricity capable of expanding coverage in the area serving a larger population base.
Electricity will be providedWhen the XueJiaWan project begins operation it will provide electricitythrough an intermediary;,Inner Mongolia Electric Power Co., Ltd. (aGovernment owned and controlled utility company)of ,which will provide electricity to its usersand. We will,thereforeour, be operating two processes are of a separate process, one for heating andone forco-generationprocess forofelectricity supply.
Heat Power is not a regulated utility company and therefore such regulations are only applicable to the entity providing service to the end users. Inner Mongolia Electric Power Co., Ltd. is subject to these applicable rules and regulations consisting of compliance to safety and environmental standards and pricing structures set by the Inner Mongolia Government.
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The Chinese market we operate in is governed under the laws of the People's Republic of China ("PRC"), a different legal system than that of North American laws. By laws, we mean encompassing laws such as environment, employment and corporate.
The following are some of the PRC laws that differ from North American laws that have a material effect on our operations and should be known by investors:
1.Enforcement of civil action against persons in China may be difficult:
Our shareholders, officers and directors area residentresidents of China and as a result, it may be difficult to effect service of process within the United States upon these persons. In addition, there is uncertainty as to whether the courts of China would recognize or enforce judgments of United States courts obtained against us or such persons predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the securities laws of the United States or any state thereof, or be competent to hear original actions brought in these countries against us or such persons predicated upon the securities laws of the United States or any state thereof.
Legal systems are readily revised, and new laws put into effect among different sectors of government and such laws may be contradictory and therefore may not be enforceable. The legal system in China is currently in its development stages.
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The laws we are subject to are either similar to North American laws or to the best of our knowledge, are not materially affected by any differential law systems which would affect our operations or would warrant concerns among shareholders.
2. | Interpretation of agreements and other documentation translated to English may be difficult. |
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Most of the agreements we enter into and documentation we provide in the attached Exhibits were originally prepared in Chinese. Although every attempt is made to translate these documents to plain English to the best of our ability, the language used may not be similar to North American standards.
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We are offering 32,495,217 shares of our common stock at a price of $0.19 per shareunder Rule 415 of the Securities Act of 1933.The offering pertainsONLYto shares which are to be offered or sold solely by or on behalf of a person or persons other than the Company, our subsidiaries or a person of which the registrant is our subsidiaries.
The shares offered are held by5%aor greaterprincipal shareholders.and our officers and directors("Selling Shareholders"). Ourofficers and directors as a group before the offering beneficially hold 18% and officers, directors and5% shareholders own an aggregate of 92% of our outstanding shares and will exercise control over matters requiring stockholder approval and will be able to elect all of our directors. Such control, which may have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change of control, is likely to continue for the foreseeable future and significantly diminishes control and influence which future stockholders may have in the Company.
Our shares are currently not traded on any market or exchange and as a result may be illiquid until we are quoted on an exchange.
History and result of operations
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CEC was incorporated in the state of Nevada on October 11, 2002 for the purpose ofexpropriatingproducing coal to meet the increasing demand in power and heating industries and also to expand thermoelectric plants and networks in rural developments.CEC was a shell company until it entered into the Share Exchange Agreement to acquire its subsidiaries,CoalGroup and Heat Power, on November 30, 2004.
Since
Although CEC is the legal survivor of this acquisition and is the registrant with the Securities and Exchange Commission, under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, the transaction was accounted for as a reverse merger, whereby Coal Group is considered the "acquirer" of CEC for financial reporting purposes as its shareholders control a majority of the post transaction combined company. Among other matters, this requires CEC to present in all financial statements and other public information filings, prior historical and other information of Coal Group, and requires a retroactive restatement of Coal Group historical shareholder investment for the equivalent number of shares of common stock received in the merger. Accordingly,ourfinancial statements present the results of operations of Coal Group for the year ended November 30, 2004 and reflect the acquisition of November 30, 2004 under the purchase method of accounting. Subsequent to November 30, 2004, the operations of the Company reflect the combined operations of CEC and Coal Group.
Sincetheinceptionof Coal Groupin 2000,itsourtrade consists of production and processing of raw coal for both domestic heating and electrical generation purposes and acting as a brokerage in facilitating coal trade buyers and sellers. Our brokerage activities during 2005 and to date have been limited as our focus is on direct supplyier of raw coal.
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Through Heat Power,Wwe operate heating plants located in the XueJiaWan district in which we have a monopoly granted to us by the Inner Mongolia government.
For the years ended November 30, 2005 and 2004, we generated net income of $ 3,363,288 and $ 972,752924,810 and $ 1,156,309,respectively.
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Within the next 2 years, we expect to expand our expropriation capabilities in the mine by 240% from 500,000 tons to 1,200,000 tons, which will require capitalization of approximately $ 4 million. Our expansion project in the area requires $22.312 million to expand
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heating and power service network to surrounding suburbs to our current service area, of which $10 million will be financed through shareholder loans and the remainder through bank loans that we are currently negotiating. To date, approximately $9.7 million has been financed through shareholder loans.
We estimate our cash requirements for the next 12 months will be approximately $ 12,529,250 in order to cover our working capital needs as follows:
| Coal Group | Heat Power | Total |
Materials | 4,743,750 | 2,406,250 | 7,150,000 |
Labor | 163,750 | 1,093,750 | 1,257,500 |
Overhead | 1,092,500 | 437,500 | 1,530,000 |
Selling expense | 1,310,000 | 205,000 | 1,515,000 |
Administrative expense | 808,000 | 268,750 | 1,076,750 |
totalTotal | $ 8,118,000 | $ 4,411,250 | $ 12,529,250 |
We currently are able to sustain our working capital needs through profits we generate and shareholder loans.
Our principal business office is located at No.57, Xinhua East Street, Hohhot City, Inner Mongolia. Our administrative branch office for North American investor relations and U.S. regulatory reporting is located at 6130 Elton Ave., Las Vegas, Nevada 89107.
We are in the process of constructing our website and expect it to be fully operational in the next 3 months.
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THE OFFERING
This prospectus covers up to 32,495,217 shares of our common stock to be sold by selling stockholders identified in this prospectus.
Shares offered by the selling security | 32,495,217 shares of common stock, |
holders: | $0.001 par value per share |
Offering price: | $0.19 per share |
Common stock outstanding as of | 45,000,000 shares |
**DATE**April 14, 2006 | |
Common stock outstanding assuming | 45,000,000 shares |
the maximum number of shares are | |
sold pursuant to this offering: | |
Number of shares owned by the selling | 0 shares. (1) |
shareholders after the offering: | |
Use of proceeds: | We will not receive any of the proceeds of |
| the shares offered by the selling |
| shareholders. |
Dividend policy: | We currently intend to retain any future |
| earnings to fund the development and |
| growth of our business. Therefore, we do |
| not currently anticipate paying cash |
| dividends. See “Dividend Policy.” |
OTC/BB symbol | Not available |
(1) | This number assumes that each selling shareholder will sell all of its shares available for sale during the effectiveness of the registration statement that includes this prospectus. Selling shareholders are not required to sell their shares. See "Plan of Distribution." |
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Summary Financial Information
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| Year ended, | |
| November 30, | Year ended, |
Balance Sheet Data:(Consolidated) | 2005 | November 30, 2004 |
| (Audited) | (Audited) |
Cash | $ 1,931,249 | $ 1,687,816 |
| 22,453,815 | |
Total Assets | 22,450,831 | 12,882,32312,132,913 |
| 12,042,701 | |
Liabilities | 11,281,009 | 5,159,9534,923,606 |
| 10,411,114 | |
Total Stockholders' Equity | 11,169,822 | 7,722,3707,209,107 |
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Total Liabilities and Stockholder's Equity | $22,453,815450,831 | $-12,882,323132,713 |
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| Year ended, | Year ended, |
| November 30, | November 30, 2004 |
Statement of Operations(Consolidated) | 2005 | |
| (Audited) | (Audited) |
Sales | $ 13,052,620 | $ 4,320,287 |
Gross Profit from Operations | 6,537,3897,101,955 | 1,950,0322,133,589 |
Selling and Administrative Expenses | 1,440,614 | 975,066 |
Operating Income | 5,101,8065,666,372 | 974,9661,158,523 |
Net Income | $ 3,363,288924,810 | $ 972,752$ 1,156,309 |
Net Income Per Share | $ 0.0709 | $ 0.0203 |
Weighted Average Number of Common | | |
Shares Outstanding | 45,000,000 | 45,000,000 |
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All parties and individuals reviewing this Form SB-2 and considering us as an investment should be aware of the financial risk involved. When deciding whether to invest or not, careful review of the risk factors set forth herein and consideration of forward-looking statements contained in this registration statement should be adhered to. Prospective investors should be aware of the difficulties encountered as we face all the risks, including competition, and the need for additional working capital.
***You should read the following risk factors carefully before purchasing our common stock. ***
RISKS RELATING TO OUR BUSINESS
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Our management lacks technical training with operating a mine and as a result may cause the Company to suffer irreparable harm due management's lack of training.
The lack of technical training of our management requires us to rely on professional engineers as an integral part of our operations. As a result of management's lack of training, we may not take into account standard engineering or managerial approaches other mineral explorations companies commonly use. Consequently without the technical expertise of either retained staff or contracted 3rdparties, we could suffer irreparable harm in our operations, earnings and ultimate financial success.
Compliance and enforcement of environmental laws and regulations may cause us to incur significant expenditures and resources of which we may not have.
Extensive national, regional and local environmental laws and regulations in China affect our operations. These laws and regulations set various standards regulating certain aspects of health and environmental quality, which provide for user fees, penalties and other liabilities for the violation of these standards. We believe we are currently in compliance with all existing China environmental laws and regulations. However, as new environmental laws and legislation are enacted and the old laws are repealed, interpretation, application and enforcement of the laws may become inconsistent. Compliance in the future could require significant expenditures, which may adversely effect our operations. The enactment of any such laws, rules or regulations in the future may have a negative impact on our projected growth, which could in turn decrease our projected revenues or increase our cost of doing business.
The potential liability for violation of environmental standards consists of loss of our business licenses causing irreparable damage to our reputation and payment of penalties which range depending on the nature of the violation and history of previous violations made. There is currently no fixed amount set by the Government and penalties are determined on a case by case basis. In addition, the project which we undertake will be ceased until compliance with environmental standards is adhered to.
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We are required to renew our business license every 10 years where if we are in violation of any environmental or company act laws, our business may be suspended until such violations are remedied.
If our business license is not granted renewal, our operations will be suspended causing not only loss in profits but loss of existing and potential customer base, damage to our reputation, and related costs incurred for business interruption.
Heat Power may be entitled to tax concessions in areas described as "West Region Development Plan" for a set period of time however may lose this benefit at anytime as determined by the Government.
Tax concessions are granted by the Provincial Government to encourage development in rural areas in XueJiaWan. Heat Power is currently under application for these tax concessions. Income taxes are exempt for 5 years upon initial operation and subject to a 50% lower rate until 2010. The Government may at its discretion terminate such tax concessions at any time and we may not have the resources to cover our income taxes as they become due as our budgets are based upon granting of these tax concessions. Heat Power is currently under application to obtain such tax concessions.
We are dependent on a few key personnel, being our officers and directors, withwhom we currently do not have employment contracts.
We are substantially dependent upon the efforts and skills of our executive officers, WenXiang Ding, YanHua Li and WuSheng Liu., with whom we do not have employment contracts with either. They have no obligation to fulfill their capacities as executive officers for any specified period of time.The loss of the services of any of the executive officers could have a material adverse effect on our business.
Our shareholders may not be able to enforce U.S. civil liabilities claims.
Our assets are located outside the United States and are held through a wholly-owned subsidiary incorporated under the laws of Nevada. Our current operations are conducted in China. In addition, our directors and officers are residents of countries other than the United States. All or a substantial portion of the assets of these persons are located outside the United States. As a result, it may be difficult for you to effect service of process within the United States upon these persons. In addition, there is uncertainty as to whether the courts of China would recognize or enforce judgments of United States courts obtained against us or such persons predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the securities laws of the United States or any state thereof, or be competent to hear original actions brought in these countries against us or such persons predicated upon the securities laws of the United States or any state thereof.
We carry no insurance policies and are at risk of incurring personal injury claims for ouremployees andsubcontractors, and incurring loss of business due to theft, accidents or natural disasters.
We currently carry no policies of insurance to cover any type of riskfor our contractors.to our business except vehicle insurance.It is common practice in China not to carry such insurance.
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Should any of such events occur, we are liable for all costs incurred to replace, repairany damageand or compensate for incidences. The costs incurred may adversely affect our operations and we may not have the necessary capital to sustain minimum working capital needs.Social insurance may mitigate such costs however may not be sufficient to cover the full cost or compensation depending on the severity of the incident.
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We require the approval from the Inner Mongolia Government for all of ourthermoelectric plantexpansion projects and, as a result, could face delays for an indefinite period of time should the Government determine that such expansion project is not in accordance with the rate of economic growth projected over a certain period of time.
Our expansion project in DaLu Village is classified as an economic development zone and the Government is taking steps to monitor and control the economic growth in the area to ensure that the economy is developing at a stable rate and as a result, this project may be delayed as all economic projects in this area must be approved by the government planning committee. Approval for this project is still in progress.
All approvals are made under the National Planning and Reform Committee of the Inner Mongolian Government.
The approval process varies depending on size of expansion plans. The following is an estimation of a time it takes to receive approval from the Inner Mongolian Government:
Step No. | | Time Required to |
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1 | Preparation of feasibility | One month |
| report and application form | |
| prepared by qualified | |
| institution | |
2 | Local Planning Committee | 3 working days |
| reviews application with City | |
| Planning Committee | |
3 | City Planning Committee | 5 working days |
| reviews application with | |
| National Planning Committee | |
4 | Decision is received | 3 working days |
5 | Upon approval, the applicant | |
| will provide the following | |
| subject to receiving final | |
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a. Minute book | |
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b. Environmental evaluation | |
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| report | 20 work days |
| c. Surveyof land used | |
| d. Water and land protection plan | |
| | 5 work days |
| e. Water resource survey | 20 work days |
| | 5 work days |
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The prices we charge to supply heating inZhunger Countyany area in Chinais determined by the Inner Mongolia Zhunger Pricing Bureau("the Bureau")and we may not be able to recoup increases in the cost of raw materials or expenses for an undetermined period of time until application to increase prices is approved.
We are under application to increase the pricing structures of heat supply withBureauthe Inner Mongolia Zhunger PricingBureau as a result of increases in the cost of coal. Should our application be rejected, this may effect the commencement or completion of new and existing expansion projects and we may require capital from other sources such as shareholder or bank loans which may not be available to us.
In recent years, the price of raw materials has increased and therefore leading to increases in cost of heat supply. To increase the price charged to supply heating we must receive approval from the Bureau. The approval process begins with preparation of cost analysis and thereon a hearing will be arranged determining whether the increase is justified.
During the time, the Bureau may grant us a subsidy when the price of raw material increase is more than 10% of the heat supply price. We are under no circumstances permitted to increase heat supply prices in order to recoup raw material costs.
The capital which we require if we do not receive approval to increase our heat supply prices is approximately $ 250,000 based on 2004 increases and 50,000 tons of coal used. During this year the price of coal increased by 40%.
Our rate of profit is capped by government regulations as prices for heat supply are determined by the Bureau and we may not be able recoup our costs or cover our working capital needs.
Our level of profit is capped by the Bureau as determined from time to time upon review of economic circumstances such as price of raw materials in comparison with price point of heat usage charges. The level of profit will not exceed the amount the Bureau determines to be the price charged.
We are operating under conditions where political and legal uncertainties exist whereby changes in the political climate may cause us to incur costs to rectify any changes either local, provincial or central governments may impose on us at any time.
Chinese government policy is volatile as property rights are insecure and the rule of law is still in its infancy. We are subject to unpublished regulations from local, provincial, and national governments, which often have different and sometimes conflicting agendas and demands. This may affect our operations in all aspects from the price we charge for coal, heat, hot water, electricity supply and the approval process of new expansion projects. The price we charge may be lower than desired and new expansion projects may be delayed indefinitely as a result of conflict with various levels of government.
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As a member of the Local Coal Sales AssociationTthe minimum price at which we sell coal in any area in China is determined by theLocal Coal Sales AssociationCoal SalesAssociationand if there is any decrease in demand for a particular type of coal, we cannot lower our prices beyond the minimum set price to adjust for a decrease in demand without loss of our membership.
If the demand for a particular type of coal decreases, we are not able to decrease our prices in order to generate cash flow when needed until theLocal Coal Sales AssociationCAoal Sales AssociationA determines such decrease is warranted. We may not be able to sell coal at such minimum prices and as a result may not be able to meet working capital needs and expansion projects may be delayed indefinitely.
The following are minimum price at which we are required to sell coal:
The price for mass coal (large, middle, and powdered individually sold) must be at least $13.30 per ton and the prices for mixed coal (assortment of mass coal) must be at least $11.50 per ton. Prices set by the Coal Sales Association are reviewed periodically as market conditions change. Enforcement of these price points are also governed under this authority.
We may not be able to expand our production capabilities of theLaiYeGou mine by 20% due to capital constraints and therefore may not meet demand resulting in lost profits.
The expansion ofLaiYeGou requires and investment of approximately $10,353,19510,353,195 of which we will require such funds to be raised either through shareholder loans or through the public. There is no guarantee that we will be able to raise such funds.
Collection of accounts receivables of Coal Group and Heat Power averages to 2 years and 6 months respectively, resulting in cash flow problems in meeting our working capital needs.
It is common in the industry to have the age of our accounts receivable to be of this term and cash flow problems may persist. We will require shareholder loans and or bank loans to cover working capital needs and we may exhaust such loans at any time.
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RISKS RELATING TO THE OFFERING
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There is no public market for our common stock and therefore the stock you purchase may be illiquid for an indefinite period of time.
There is no public market for the common stock. Although we intend to apply for quotation of our common stock on the OTC Bulletin Board, there can be no assurance that, even if our common stock is approved for quotation, an active trading market for our common stock will develop or be sustained.
Broker-dealers may be discouraged from effecting transactions in our shares because they are considered penny stocks and are subject to the penny stock rules.
Rules 15g-1 through 15g-9 promulgated under theSecurities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Securities Exchange Act") impose sales practice and disclosure requirements on NASD broker-dealers who make a market in "penny stocks". A penny stock generally includes any non-NASDAQ equity security that has a market price of less than $5.00 per share.
Under the penny stock regulations, a broker-dealer selling penny stock to anyone other than an established customer or "accredited investor" (generally, an individual with net worth in excess of $1,000,000 or an annual income exceeding $200,000, or $300,000 together with his or her spouse) must make a special suitability determination for the purchaser and must receive the purchaser's written consent to the transaction prior to sale, unless the broker-dealer or the transaction is otherwise exempt.
In addition, the penny stock regulations require the broker-dealer to deliver, prior to any transaction involving a penny stock, a disclosure schedule prepared by the SEC relating to the penny stock market, unless the broker-dealer or the transaction is otherwise exempt. A broker-dealer is also required to disclose commissions payable to the broker-dealer and the registered representative and current quotations for the securities. Finally, a broker-dealer is required to send monthly statements disclosing recent price information with respect to the penny stock held in a customer's account and information with respect to the limited market in penny stocks.
Our stock is controlled by directors, officers and principal shareholders for the foreseeable future and as a result, will be able to control our overall direction.
Our insiders, being the directors, officers own 18% and together with 5% shareholders own an aggregate of 92% of our outstanding shares. As a result, the insiders could conceivably control the outcome of matters requiring stockholder approval and could be able to elect all of our directors. Such control, which may have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change of control, is likely to continue for the foreseeable future and significantly diminishes control and influence which future stockholders may have in the Company. See "Principal Stockholders."
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The initial offering price of $0.19 per share is arbitrarily determined and bears no relation to market value. The market value may be lower than $0.19 per share.
The initial offering price was arbitrarily determined by us based upon the price shares were last sold by us in our most recent Regulation S offering, pursuant to which we entered into an Asset and Share Exchange Agreement (the "Agreement") (Exhibit 10.1) on November 30, 2004 with Coal Group and Heat Power, both Chinese corporations whereby we acquired all of the issued and outstanding stock of Coal Groupvalued at $7,255,140and 49% of the issued and outstanding stock of Heat Powervalued at $1,185,006, for a total of $8,440,146,in consideration of 45,000,000 of our common stock at a deemed price of $0.19 per share. The Agreement was made in a non-arms length transaction and the value of our shares may be less than the initial offering price of $0.19.
We may issue more shares for public offerings and this will dilute the value of the shares held by existing shareholders.
Our shareholders are offering 32,495,217 shares with 12,504,783 remaining, totalling 45,000,000 total shares issued. We may issue more shares to raise funds in the public and this will dilute thevalue of the value of the shares currently outstandingas the price per share will decrease proportionately by the increase in number of shares outstanding; with market conditions held constant. Our need to issue more shares will depend on the amount of shareholder or bank loans which are granted to us from time to time.
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FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
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This Form SB-2 includes forward-looking statements which include words such as "anticipates", "believes", "expects", "intends", "forecasts", "plans", "future", "strategy" or words of similar meaning. Various factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward looking statements, including those described in "Risk Factors" in this Form SB-2. We urge you to be cautious of these forward-looking statements. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States, we do not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform these statements to actual results.
Currency Exchange Between Chinese Renminbi and United States Dollars
While our consolidated financial statements are reported in United States dollars, a significant portion of our business operations are conducted in the Chinese currency Renminbi ("RMB"). In order to provide you with a better understanding of these operations as discussed in-depth in the section titled "Description of Business", we provide the following summary regarding historical exchange rates between these currencies:
China previously did not allow it's currency to float on the open market. Rather, the currency was tied it to the U.S. dollar. This means the RMB exchange rate versus the U.S. dollar was changed very infrequently. When it was changed, it tends to be very significant. During a period of high inflation, a country with a fixed exchange rate such as China will use foreign currency reserves to hold their rate steady until those reserves are exhausted. In this instance the exchange rate change will tend to be significant.
On July 21, 2005, China changed it policy and no longer values its RMB in terms of US dollars. With this change, the Renminbi is expected to increase. The following exchange rates were in effect for Chinese Renminbi exchanged for United States dollars, calculated per the monthly average:
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Time Period-Month Ended | | Average |
November 30, 2004 | | 8.2773 |
December 31, 2004 | | 8.2763 |
January 31, 2005 | | 8.2737 |
February 28, 2005 | | 8.2755 |
March 31, 2005 | | 8.2784 |
April 30, 2005 | | 8.2787 |
May 31, 2005 | | 8.2742 |
June 30, 2005 | | 8.2797 |
August 31, 2005 | | 8.2204 |
September 30, 2005 | | 8.0767 |
October 31, 2005 | | 8.0711 |
November 30, 2005 | | 8.0785 |
December 31, 2005 | | 8.0737 |
January 31, 2006 | | 8.0647 |
February 28, 2006 | | 8.0511 |
March 31, 2006 | | 8.0319 |
The common shares offered are being registered for the Selling Shareholders as specified herein. The Selling Shareholders will receive all proceeds from the sale of common stock.
DETERMINATION OF THE OFFERING PRICE
The offering price was arbitrarily determined by us based upon the price shares were last sold in our most recent Regulation S offering. Regulation S provides an exemption from registration to United States incorporated companies that sell their securities to individuals who are resident outside of the United States, provided that:
1. | the purchaser certifies that he or she is not a U.S. person and is not acquiring the securities for the account or benefit of any U.S. person; |
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2. | the purchaser agrees to resell such securities only in accordance with the provisions of Regulation S, pursuant to registration under theSecurities Act of 1933(the "Securities Act") or pursuant to an available exemption from registration; |
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3. | thepurchasepurchaseragrees not to engage in hedging transactions with regard to securities purchased; and |
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4. | the company is required to refuse to register any transfer of the securities not made in accordance with the provisions of Regulation S, pursuant to registration under the Act or |
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pursuant to an available exemption from registration.
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The common stock to be sold by the selling stockholders is common stock that is currently issued and outstanding. Accordingly, there will be no dilution to our existing stockholders.
The Selling Shareholders below are offering 32,495,217 shares of common stock offered through this prospectus. A total of 45,000,000 shares of common stock were issued on November 30, 2004when entered into a Share Exchange Agreement, attached in Exhibit 10.1, with Coal Group and Heat Power whereby we acquired all of the issued and outstanding stock of Coal Group and 49% of the issued and outstanding stock of Heat Power for consideration of 45,000,000 of our common stock. The remaining 51% of Heat Power is owned by Coal Group. These shares were exempt from registration under Regulation S of the Securities Act as they were made to off-shore, non US residents.
We currently have not engaged any promoters. Our selling shareholders have no relationship with any promoters to date.when we entered into the Agreement with Coal Group and Heat Power, whereby we acquired all the issued and outstanding stock of both companies valued at an aggregate of $8,440,146. As a result, Coal Group and Heat Power became our wholly-owned subsidiary. These shares were exempt from registration under Regulation S of the Securities Act as they were made to off-shore, non US residents.
The following table provides as of**DATE**April 14, 2006information regarding the beneficial ownership of our common stock held by each of the selling stockholders.
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Name of Selling | Beneficial Ownership | # Shares | Beneficial Ownership |
Shareholder | Before Offering | Offered | After Offering(1) |
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SanHu | An | 400 | * | 400 | 0 | 0% |
QingZe | Bai (3) | 3,564,967 | 8% | 3,564,967 | 0 | 0% |
Qun | Ding (4) | 4,197,200 | 9% | 4,197,200 | 0 | 0% |
WenHua | Ding (5) | 2,886,571 | 6% | 2,886,571 | 0 | 0% |
PuiPui | Fong | 591,700 | 1% | 591,700 | 0 | 0% |
Wang | Guo | 400 | * | 400 | 0 | 0% |
ZhiYong | Guo | 384,619 | * | 384,619 | 0 | 0% |
JiaWen | Han | 100 | * | 100 | 0 | 0% |
ShengLi | Hao | 500 | * | 500 | 0 | 0% |
PeiZen | Hu | 152,575 | * | 152,575 | 0 | 0% |
Yee | King (6) | 2,400,000 | 5% | 2,400,000 | 0 | 0% |
JianGuang | Li | 42,227 | * | 42,227 | 0 | 0% |
Junhua | Li (7) | 3,456,644 | 8% | 3,456,644 | 0 | 0% |
JunYan | Li | 724,366 | 2% | 724,366 | 0 | 0% |
Zhimin | Li (8) | 3,500,200 | 8% | 3,500,200 | 0 | 0% |
MeiYu | Liu | 400,000 | 1% | 400,000 | 0 | 0% |
YuhHsin | Liu (9) | 3,200,000 | 7% | 3,200,000 | 0 | 0% |
LiangMei | Qin | 400 | * | 400 | 0 | 0% |
PuYi | Qu | 215,531 | * | 215,531 | 0 | 0% |
Yun | Wang | 35,189 | * | 35,189 | 0 | 0% |
BoRenBaTu | Yang | 187,559 | * | 187,559 | 0 | 0% |
ShengJie | Yang | 215,531 | * | 215,531 | 0 | 0% |
LiHua | Zhang | 215,531 | * | 215,531 | 0 | 0% |
YongFu | Zhang | 500 | * | 500 | 0 | 0% |
Hangzhou | | | | | | |
Dayuan Group | | | | | | |
Co., Ltd | (10) | 3,323,742 | 7% | 3,323,742 | 0 | 0% |
Xinghe | | | | | | |
County Haifu | | | | | | |
Coal | | | | | | |
Transportation | | | | | | |
& Sale Co., | | | | | | |
Ltd | (11) | 2,798,765 | 6% | 2,798,765 | 0 | 0% |
Total | | 32,495,217 | 72% | 32,495,217 | 0 | 0% |
* | Less than 1% |
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| (2) | The percentage is based on 45,000,000 common shares outstanding as of**DATE**April 14, 2006. |
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The following are the address of 5% shareholders: |
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| (3) | QingZe Bai: No.3-10, Building23,HuLunBer North Road, XinCheng District, Hohhot City, Inner Mongolia, China 010050. |
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(4) Qun Ding: No.2-1-3,N0.3 Jianshe North Street, Xincheng District , Hohhot City, Inner Mongolia 010010.Qun Ding is the spouse of Wenxiang Ding.
(5) WenHua Ding: No.22-2, First Housing, Wendur Road, Dongsheng City, Inner Mongolia, China, 017000. WnHua Ding is the brother of Wenxiang Ding.
(6) Yee King: Room 2005, Ping Hei House, Tai Ping Estate, Sheung Shui, N.T. Hong Kong |
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(7) Junhua Li: No. 27 Bungalow, Provincial No. 3 Printery Housing, Dongfeng East Road, ChangAn District, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province, 050000. |
(8) Zhimin Li: Xichiyang Village, Donghoufang Town, Wuji County, Hebei Province, 052400.
(9) YuhHsin Liu: Room 1308, Wan De Mansion, No.1019 Shen Nan Zhong Lu, Shenzhen, China 518046.
(10) Hangzhou Dayuan Group Co., Ltd: No. 198 GongKang, Hangzhou City, Xhejiang Province, China 310015. |
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(11) Xinghe County Haifu Coal Transportation & Sale Co., Ltd: Overseas Apartment, Zhunguan Street, Xincheng District, Hohhot City, Inner Mongolia 010010. |
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The named parties beneficially own and have sole voting and investment power over all shares or rights to these shares. The numbers in this table assume that none of the selling shareholders sells shares of common stock not being offered in this prospectus or purchases additional shares of common stock, and assumes that all shares offered are sold.
It is possible that the selling shareholders may not sell all of the securities being offered.
None of the selling shareholders are a broker-dealer or an affiliate of a broker-dealer.As of toTodate, the selling shareholders have no agreements, understandings or arrangements with any parties directly or indirectly to dispose of the securities offered.
None of the selling stockholders has had a material relationship with us other than as a stockholder at any time within the past three years; or has ever been one of our officers or directors except as noted above family relationships with our President, Wenxiang Ding.
Please refer to "Risks Relating to Our Business- Our shareholders may not be able to enforce U.S. civil liabilities claims."
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We are registering the common stock on behalf of the selling shareholders. The 32,495,217 shares of our common stock can be sold by selling security holders at a fixed price of $0.19 per share until our shares are quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board and thereafter at prevailing market prices or privately negotiated prices. Please note that these shares may be illiquid as these shares are not traded on a market or exchange.
To be quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board, we must engage a market maker to file an application for a trading symbol on our behalf to the National Association of Securities Dealers. The market maker will make a market for our shares to be traded on the open market. This process typically takes between 3 and 6 months.
The selling shareholders may sell some or all of their common stock in one or more transactions, including block transactions:
1. | on such public markets or exchanges as the common stock may from time to time be trading; |
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2. | in privately negotiated transactions; |
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3. | through the writing of options on the common stock; |
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4. | in short sales; or |
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5. | in any combination of these methods of distribution. |
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The sales price to the public may be:
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1. | the market price prevailing at the time of sale; |
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2. | a price related to such prevailing market price; or |
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3. | such other price as the selling shareholders determine from time to time. |
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The shares may also be sold in compliance with Rule 144 of the Securities Act. In general, under Rule 144, a person who has beneficially owned shares of a company's common stock for at least one year is entitled to sell within any three-month period a number of shares that does not exceed the greater of:
1. | 1% of the number of shares of the company's common stock then outstanding; or |
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2. | the average weekly trading volume of the company's common stock during the four calendar weeks preceding the filing of a notice on Form 144 with respect to the sale. |
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Sales under Rule 144 are also subject to manner of sale provisions and notice requirements and to the availability of current public information about the company.
Under Rule 144(k), a person who is not one of the company's affiliates at any time during the three months preceding a sale, and who has beneficially owned the shares proposed to be sold for at least two years, is entitled to sell shares without complying with the manner of sale, public information, volume limitation or notice provisions of Rule 144.
The selling shareholders may also sell their shares directly to market makers acting as principals or brokers or dealers, who may act as agent or acquire the common stock as a principal.Selling shareholders may be underwriters for the shares offered for sale.Any broker or dealer participating in such transactions as agent may receive a commission from the selling shareholders, or, if they act as agent for the purchaser of such common stock, from such purchaser. The selling shareholders will likely pay the usual and customary brokerage fees for such services. Brokers or dealers may agree with the selling shareholders to sell a specified number of shares at a stipulated price per share and, to the extent such broker or dealer is unable to do so acting as agent for the selling shareholders, to purchase, as principal, any unsold shares at the price required to fulfill the respective broker's or dealer's commitment to the selling shareholders. Brokers or dealers who acquire shares as principals may thereafter resell such shares from time to time in transactions in a market or on an exchange, in negotiated transactions or otherwise, at market prices prevailing at the time of sale or at negotiated prices, and in connection with such re-sales may pay or receive commissions to or from the purchasers of such shares. These transactions may involve cross and block transactions that may involve sales to and through other brokers or dealers.If applicable, the selling shareholders may distribute shares to one or more of their partners who are unaffiliated with us. Such partners may, in turn, distribute such shares as described above. We can provide no assurance that all or any of the common stock offered will be sold by the selling shareholders.
If any selling shareholders enter into an agreement, after effectiveness, to sell their shares to a broker-dealer as principal and the broker-dealer is acting as an underwriter, we will file a post-effective amendment to our registration statement identifying the broker-dealer, providing the required information regarding the plan of distribution, revising the disclosure in the registration statement and filing the agreement as an exhibit. Prior to such involvement, a broker-dealer must seek and obtain clearance of the underwriting compensation and arrangements from the NASD Corporate Finance Department.
We are bearing all costs relating to the registration of the common stock. We estimate that the expenses of the offering to be paid by us on behalf of the selling shareholders is $ 95,803.18. The selling shareholders, however, will pay any commissions or other fees payable to brokers or dealers in connection with any sale of the common stock.
The selling shareholders must comply with the requirements of the Securities Act and the Securities Exchange Act in the offer and sale of the common stock. In particular, during such times as the selling shareholders may be deemed to be engaged in a distribution of the common stock, and therefore be considered to be an underwriter, they must comply with applicable law and may among other things:
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1. not engage in any stabilization activities in connection with our common stock;
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2. | furnish each broker or dealer through which common stock may be offered, such copies of this prospectus, as amended from time to time, as may be required by such broker or dealer; and |
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3. | not bid for or purchase any of our securities or attempt to induce any person to purchase any of our securities other than as permitted under the Securities Exchange Act. |
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") has also adopted rules that regulate broker-dealer practices in connection with transactions in penny stocks. Penny stocks are generally equity securities with a price of less than $5.00 (other than securities registered on certain national securities exchanges or quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board system, provided that current price and volume information with respect to transactions in such securities is provided by the exchange or system).
The penny stock rules require a broker-dealer, prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from those rules, deliver a standardized risk disclosure document prepared by the SEC, which:
- | contains a description of the nature and level of risk in the market for penny stocks in both public offerings and secondary trading; |
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- | contains a description of the broker's or dealer's duties to the customer and of the rights and remedies available to the customer with respect to a violation to such duties or other requirements; |
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- | contains a brief, clear, narrative description of a dealer market, including "bid" and "ask" prices for penny stocks and the significance of the spread between the bid and ask price; |
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- | contains a toll-free telephone number for inquiries on disciplinary actions; |
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- | defines significant terms in the disclosure document or in the conduct of trading penny stocks; and |
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- | contains such other information and is in such form (including language, type, size, and format) as the SEC shall require by rule or regulation; |
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The broker-dealer also must provide, prior to effecting any transaction in a penny stock, the customer:
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- | the compensation of the broker-dealer and its salesperson in the transaction; |
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- | the number of shares to which such bid and ask prices apply, or other comparable information relating to the depth and liquidity of the market for such stock; and |
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- | monthly account statements showing the market value of each penny stock held in the customer's account. |
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In addition, the penny stock rules require that prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from those rules; the broker-dealer must make a special written determination that the penny stock is a suitable investment for the purchaser and receive the purchaser's written acknowledgment of the receipt of a risk disclosure statement, a written agreement to transactions involving penny stocks, and a signed and dated copy of a written suitability statement. These disclosure requirements will have the effect of reducing the trading activity in the secondary market for our stock because it will be subject to these penny stock rules. Therefore, stockholders may have difficulty selling those securities.
We are not aware of any pending or threatened legal proceedings, in which we are involved. In addition, we are not aware of any pending or threatened legal proceedings in which entities affiliated with our officers, directors or beneficial owners are involved with respect to the operations of the company.
DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS
The following information sets forth the names of our officers and directors, their present positions, ages and biographical information within the last 5 years. Also provided is a brief description of the business experience of our directors and executive officers and significant employees during the past five years and an indication of directorships held by the directors in other companies subject to the reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act.
Name | Age | Position | Period Serving | Term(1) |
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| | President, | December 1, | |
| | Director, | 20042005 - | |
WenXiang Ding | 49 | | | 1 year |
| | Secretary | November 30, | |
| | and | 20052006 | |
| | Treasurer | | |
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YanHua Li | 47 | Director | | 1 year |
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WuSheng Liu | 42 | CFO | December 1, | 1 year |
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(1) | Directors hold office until the next annual stockholders' meeting or until a successor or successors are elected and appointed. |
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Mr. Ding became our CEO, President, Director, and Treasurer on November 5, 2004. Mr. Ding is responsible for implementing our investment projects, financial budgets and forecasts, overseeing research and development and human resources and marketing.
Mr. Ding is also responsible for our overall direction and various initiatives as needed from time to time in maintaining the health of the Company. Mr. Ding is currently overseeing our marketing and public relations efforts in maintaining current customers and attracting new customers and also initiating contracts with sectors of the Inner Mongolia Government for expansion of electrical and heating networks.
In August, 2000, Mr. Ding became the Executive Director and General Manager of Coal Group where he brought his experience in the coal industry from serving as the Chief Accountant and,Operations Director ofthe People's Republic of China General Political Department of Inner Mongolia Coal Operations Director of Inner Mongolia Coal of the People's Republic of China General Political Department. Mr. Ding also founded Heat Power in September 2003 where he serves as the General Manager.Mr. Ding's position as General Manager of Coal Group and Heat Power holds the same responsibilities as his position as our President.
In 1993, Mr. Ding obtained training in coal mine management from the Beijing coal Management Institute. During 2002, he obtained further training in coal mine production and public utility management from the Inner Mongolia Coal Industry Bureau and Erdos City Construction Bureau, respectively.
Mr. Ding works on average 52 hours per week on Company affairs.
Mr. Ding has an employment contract with the Company. Please refer to Exhibit 10.14 (a).
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Ms.YenHuaYanHua Li
Ms. Li became our Director on November 5, 2004. Her responsibilities include overseeing our finance and human resources departments.
Ms. Li is also the General Manager of Inner Mongolia XiangRong Commercial and Trade Co., Ltd. where she oversees the finance department and responsible for operations management and has been for the past 5 years.We lease a portion of our office space toXiangRong Inner Mongolia Commercial and Trade Co., Ltd. Please refer to Exhibit 10.18.are independent from us and wealso do not have any business relations.
Ms. Li does not have any technical training in here field of finance, human resources andoperations management.
Ms. Li works on average 48 hours per week on Company affairs.
Ms. Li is the spouse of Wenxiang Ding.
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Ms. Li has an employment contract with the Company. Please refer to Exhibit 10.14(b).
Mr. Liu became our CFO on November 5, 2004 and oversees our financial department, and works closely with Mr. Ding in implementing our investment projects, financial budgets and forecasts.Mr. Liu works on average 48 hours per week on Company affairs.
Mr. Liu previously held the position of Chief Financial Officer at Sinopetro Hohhot Petro Co., Ltd., an oil refinery commencing from 2003 to 2005. This company is unrelated and unassociated with Coal Group, Heat Power and the Company. Mr. Liu's is responsible for management of financial reporting.
Mr. Liu brings his experience in financial management and internal audit from his work with Petro China Hohhot Oil & Chemical Branch from 1992-2003.
Mr. Liu does not have any technical training in his field.
Mr. Liu has an employment contract with the Company. Please refer to Exhibit 10.14(c).
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Our significant employees are Mr. Ding, Ms. Li, and Mr. Liu, all of whom provide a significant contribution to our business.
Please refer to "Risks Relating to Our Business- We are dependent on a few key personnel being our officers and directors of which we currently do no have employment contracts with."
There are no arrangements or understandings between any of our directors or executive officers, pursuant to which either was selected to be a director or executive officer. Our director YanHua Li and our President WenXiang Ding are husband and wife and there are no other, norare there anyfamily relationships among any of our directors and officers.
Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings:
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Our directors, executive officers and control persons have not been involved in any of the following events during the past five years and which are material to an evaluation of the ability or the integrity of our directors or executive officers:
1. | any bankruptcy petition filed by or against any business of which such person was a general partner or executive officer either at the time of the bankruptcy or within two years prior to that time; |
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2. | any conviction in a criminal proceeding or being subject to a pending criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations and other minor offences); |
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3. | being subject to any order, judgment, or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any court of competent jurisdiction, permanently or temporarily enjoining, barring, suspending or otherwise limiting his involvement in any type of business, securities or banking activities; and |
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4. | being found by a court of competent jurisdiction (in a civil action), the SEC or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to have violated a federal or state securities or commodities law, and the judgment has not been reversed, suspended, or vacated. |
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We do not have an audit committee financial expert nor do we have an audit committee established at this time. We expect to establish this committee within the next 12 months.
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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The following table sets forth as of**DATE**April 14, 2006certain information regarding the beneficial ownership of our common stock by:
1. | each person who is knownbyus to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of the common stock, |
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2. | each of our directors and executive officers and |
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3. | all of our directors and executive officers as a group. |
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The persons or entities listed below have sole voting and investment power with respect to all shares of common stock beneficially owned by them, except to the extent such power may be shared with a spouse. No change in control is currently being contemplated.
As of**DATE**April 14, 2006, 45,000,000 shares with a par value of $0.001 per share were issued and outstanding. We are authorized to issue 200,000,000 shares with a par value of $0.001 per share.
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Title of Class | Beneficial Owner | Nature of | Class |
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Common Stock | WenXiang Ding, | 12,504,583 (2) | 28% |
| President, CEO, | | |
| Director, Secretary | | |
| No.1-3,Building | | |
| 1,Residential Area, West | | |
| Street, XinCheng District, | | |
| Hohhot City, Inner | | |
| Mongolia, China, 010010 | | |
Common Stock | YenHuaYanHuaLi, | 703,786 (2) | 2% |
| Director | | |
| No.1, Building 7, No.23 | | |
| Jianshe Street, Xincheng | | |
| District, Hohhot City, | | |
| Inner Mongolia, 010010 | | |
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| Name and Address of | Amount and | % |
Title of Class | Beneficial Owner | Nature of | Class |
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Common Stock | WuSheng Liu, CFO | 200 | * |
| Xiguanjin Street, | | |
| Kekeyiligeng Town, | | |
| Wuchuan County, Inner | | |
| Mongolia China, 011700 | | |
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Directors as a | | 8,097,21112,504,783 | 1828% |
Group | | | |
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Shareholders: | | | |
Common Stock | QingZe Bai | 3,564,967 | 8% |
| No.3-10, | | |
| Building23,HuLunBer | | |
| North Road, XinCheng | | |
| District, Hohhot City, | | |
| Inner Mongolia, China | | |
| 010050 | | |
Common Stock | Qun Ding | 4,197,200 | 9% |
| No.2-1-3,N0.3 Jianshe | | |
| North Street, Xincheng | | |
| District, Hohhot City, | | |
| Inner Mongolia 010010 | | |
Common Stock | WenHua Ding | 2,886,571 (3) | 6% |
| No.22-2, First Housing, | | |
| Wendur Road, Dongsheng | | |
| City, Inner Mongolia, | | |
| China 017000 | | |
Common Stock | Yi Ding | 4,407,572 (2) | 10% |
| No.21, AnDeLi North | | |
| Road, DongCheng District, | | |
| Beijing, China 100000 | | |
Common Stock | Yee King | 2,400,000 | 5% |
| Room 2005, Ping Hei | | |
| House, Tai Ping Estate, | | |
| Sheung Shui, N.T. Hong | | |
| Kong | | |
Common Stock | Junhua Li | 3,456,644 | 8% |
| No. 27 Bangalow, | | |
| Provincial No. 3 Printery | | |
| Housing, Dongfeng East | | |
| Road, ChangAn District, | | |
| Shijiazhuang City, Hebei | | |
| Province, 0500000 | | |
Common Stock | Zhimin Li | 3,500,200 | 8% |
| Xichiyang Village, | | |
| Donghoufang Town, Wuji | | |
| County, Hebei Province, | | |
| 052400 | | |
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| Name and Address of | Amount and | % |
Title of Class | Beneficial Owner | Nature of | Class |
| | Beneficial Owner | (1) |
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Common Stock | YuhHsin Liu | 3,200,000 | 7% |
| Room 1308, Wan De | | |
| Mansion, No.1019 Shen | | |
| Nan Zhong Lu, Shenzhen | | |
| 518046, China | | |
Common Stock | Hangzhou Dayuan | 3,323,742 | 7% |
| Group Co. Ltd.(4) | | |
| No.198 GongKang, | | |
| Hangzhou City, Zhejiang | | |
| Province China 310015 | | |
Common Stock | Xinghe County Haifu | 2,798,765 | 6% |
| Coal Transportation & | | |
| Sale Co., Ltd.(5) | | |
| Overseas Apartment, | | |
| Zhuguan Street, Xincheng | | |
| District, Hohhot City, | | |
| Inner Mongolia 010010 | | |
Officers, | | | |
Directors and | | | |
5% | | 41,832,872 | 92% |
Shareholders | | | |
as a Group | | | |
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(1) | Based on 45,000,000 shares outstanding as of**DATE**April 14, 2006. |
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(2) | Wenxiang Ding owns 7,393,225 directly, his spouse,YenHuaYanHuaLi owns 703,786, and his son, Yi Ding owns 4,407,572. The total of these shares is 12,504,583. |
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(3) | Wenhua Ding is the brother of Wenxiang Ding. |
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(4) | Shareholders of Hangzhou Dayuan Group Co., Ltd are Li Weijun, ,Yu Jianping, Wu Weidong, Gao Zhixiang,Ma Zhiming, Lin Xia, Qin Lihong, Jin Lu, Zhang Yong, Chai Meichang, Gao Hualiang and Hangzhou Dayuan Group Co., Ltd Holding Committee**. |
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(5) | Shareholders of Xinghe County Haifu Coal Transportation & Sale Co., Ltd are Zhang Liguo, Zhang Junfa,and Yang Peixiu. |
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** | Hangzhou Dayuan Group Co., Ltd was originally a Government owned enterprise and was subsequentlyprivatized. During this transition, a separate committee was established so original owners including the Government, former management and employees retain interest in the company. These shareholders are not shareholders in Coal Group, Heat Power or the Company. The privatizing of Government owned companies is a common practice in China. |
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DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES
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The securities being registered are 32,495,217 shares with a par value of $0.001 per share. Pursuant to our articles of incorporation, the total authorized capital is 200,000,000 shares with a par value of $0.001 per share, of which 45,000,000 shares are issued to 30 shareholders as of**DATE**April 14, 2006. This public offering consists solely of 32,495,217 shares of common stock being resold by selling shareholders at a price of $0.19 per share; therefore, this offering will not affect the total number of shares of common stock issued and outstanding.
All of our authorized shares are of the same class and, once issued, rank equally as to dividends, voting powers, and participation in assets. Holders of shares are entitled to one vote for each share held of record on all matters to be acted upon by the shareholders. Holders of shares are entitled to receive such dividends as may be declared from time to time by the Board of Directors, in its discretion, out of funds legally available. However, our present intention is not to pay any cash dividends to holders of shares but to reinvest earnings, if any. In the event of our liquidation, dissolution or winding up the holders of shares are entitled to share pro-rata in all assets remaining after payment of liabilities.
Shares have no pre-emptive, conversion or other subscription rights. There are no redemption or sinking fund provisions applicable to the shares.
Our articles and by-laws do not contain any provisions that would delay, defer or prevent our change in control.
We currently intend to retain future earnings, if any, to finance the expansion of our business. As a result, we do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Should we declare a dividend in the future, such dividend will be paid to shareholders on a pro rata basis in accordance with their shareholdings at such time.
We have not issued and do not have outstanding any warrants to purchase our shares.
We have not issued and do not have outstanding any options to purchase our shares.
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Convertible Securities:
We have not issued and do not have outstanding any securities convertible into shares or any rights convertible or exchangeable into shares.
There are no arrangements which may result in a change in control.
INTEREST OF NAMED EXPERTS AND COUNSEL
None of the experts named herein was or is a promoter, underwriter, voting trustee, director, officer or employee of the Company.
Our financial statements as of November 30, 20054 and 20043, appearing in this prospectus and registration statement have been audited by Robert G. Jeffrey, Certified Public Accountant, an independent auditor, as set forth in their report thereon, appearing elsewhere in this prospectus and in this registration statement, and are included in reliance upon such reports given upon the authority of said firm as experts in accounting and auditing.
The validity of the Shares offered hereby will be passed upon for us by Lonsdale Avenue Law Centre, a law firm located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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DISCLOSURE OF COMMISSION POSITION OF INDEMNIFICATION FOR SECURITIES ACT LIABILITIES
Our officers and directors are indemnified as to personal liability as provided by the Nevada Revised Statutes ("NRS") and our bylaws. Section 78.7502 of the NRS provides that a corporation may eliminate personal liability of an officer or director to the corporation or its stockholders for breach of fiduciary duty as an officer or director provided that such indemnification is limited if such party acted in good faith and in a manner which he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interest of the corporation.
Our articles of incorporation and bylaws allow us to indemnify our officers and directors up to the fullest extent permitted by Nevada law, but such indemnification is not automatic. Our bylaws provide that indemnification may not be made to or on behalf of a director or officer if a final adjudication by a court establishes that the director or officer's acts or omissions involved intentional misconduct, fraud, or a knowing violation of the law and was material to the cause of action.
Unless limited by our articles of incorporation (which is not the case with our articles of incorporation) a corporation must indemnify a director who is wholly successful, on the merits or otherwise, in the defence of any proceeding to which the director was a party because of being a director of the corporation against reasonable expenses incurred by the director in connection with the proceeding.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the small business issuer pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the small business issuer has been advised that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable.
In the event that a claim for indemnification against these types of liabilities, other than the payment by us of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person in the
successful defence of any action, suitor proceeding, is asserted by a director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, we will submit the question of whether indemnification by us is against public policy to an appropriate court and will be governed by the final adjudication of the case.
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ORGANIZATION WITHIN THE LAST FIVE YEARS
Business Development
China Energy Corporation-Parent Company
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We were incorporated in the state of Nevada on October 11, 2002 for the purpose ofexpropriatingproducing coal to meet the increasing demand in power and heating industries. We also construct improved power and heating facilitiesand also to expand thermoelectric plants andnetworksin rural developments; expanding such networks coverage to users.for the purpose of coal exploration for heating and power generation.We also act as a broker to facilitate coal sales. We were formally known as "Omega Project Consultations Inc." and on November 3, 2004 we changed our name to "China Energy Corporation".
On November 30, 2004, we entered into a Share Exchange Agreement, attached in Exhibit 10.1, with Coal Group and Heat Power, both Chinese corporations, whereby we acquired all of the issued and outstanding stock of Coal Groupvalued at $7,255,140and 49% of the issued and outstanding stock of Heat Powervalued at $ 1,185,006 for a total of $8,440,146for consideration of 45,000,000 of our common stock. The remaining 51%ownership of Heat Poweris owned by Coal Group. Please refer to "Coal Group: Subsidiary"below. These shares were exempt from registration under Regulation S of the Securities Act as they were made to off-shore, non US residents.
The Share Exchange Agreement stipulates that the Company endeavours to raise $10,000,000 for expansion of operations of Coal Group and Heat Power. Current projects such as theXueJiaWanExpansion consisting of construction of thermoelectric plants have been funded solely by shareholder loans. Heat Power does not foreseeto take on otherany additionalprojects requiring substantial investment in the near future other than to maintain its current level of operations.
Coal Group is in the planning stages of expanding its mining capabilities where funding will be provided by shareholder and bank loans and funds raised in the public market. The cost of the expansion will be approximately $10,000,000. The Company expects to engage the services of a promotion and investor relations group when it receives trading status on the OTC Bulletin Board to assist in raising the necessary funding over a period of time. Currently no agreement has been entered into with any promoters or investor relations groups. There were no fees paid or any type of consideration received by promoters as a result of the Share Exchange Agreement.
Prior to the Share Exchange Agreement, Mr. Ding, our President was also the Presidentof CoalGroupand General Managerof Coal Group. Mr. Liu our CFO was also the CFO of Coal Group. Mrs. Li, our director was Supervising Manager of Coal group.
Mr. Ding was also President and General Manager of Heat Power prior to the Share Exchange Agreement. Mrs. Li and Mr. Liu did not hold positions at Heat Power.
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The relationship between Coal Group and Heat Power prior to the Share Exchange Agreement remained under the supervision and control of Mr. Ding as he was the President and General Manager and oversaw operations of both companies.
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As a result of the Share Exchange Agreement, Coal Group and Heat Power became our wholly-owned subsidiaries. The shareholders of Coal Group and Heat Power unanimously agreed to enter into the Agreement for the purposes of restructuring itself in anticipation of becoming listed on the OTC Bulletin Board. We were formed by shareholders of Coal Group and Heat Power for this purpose and prior to entering into the Agreement; we had no assets, liabilities, equity and had not issued any of our shares. As a result of entering into the Agreement; the shareholders of Coal Group and Heat Power became our shareholders, whereby the 45,000,000 shares were issued. The Agreement therefore was a non-arms length transaction. Mr. Ding, Mrs. Li and Mr. Liu were our CEO, Director and CFO, respectively, when the Agreement was signed.
Business activities of Coal Group and Heat Power did not change as a result of this Agreement.
For the years ended November 30,2005 and 220004 and 200034and for the six month periodended May 31,2005, and 2004,, our net income waswe generated a loss of$
3,363,288864,196,924,810 and$ 1,$ 972,7521,098,170, and net income of$ 1,995,119 and $ 223,911156,309, respectively.
Coal Group, a China Corporation, was founded in August 2000 inDongsheng City of Inner MongoliaHohhot, the capital city of Inner Mongolia. Coal Group has a business licensegrantedfrom theInner Mongolia Administrative Bureau of Industry and CommerceInner Mongolia Economy & Trade Committee. The business license is attached in Exhibit 99.1. Coal Group was formerly known as "Inner Mongolia Zhunger Tehong Coal Co., Ltd.", and in December 2003wechangeditsour name to "Inner Mongolia Tehong Coal Group Co., Ltd."
When Coal Group was founded, Mr. Ding owned 40%, YanHua Li owned 26.67% and Yi Ding owned 33.33 %. The ownership structure changed in December 2003 whereby Mr. Ding owned 50%, YanHua Li owned 14.67% and Yi Ding ownership remained unchanged at 33.33%. There was no consideration exchanged and this was a non arms length transaction as Mr. Ding is the spouse of Ms. Li and Yi Ding is their son. There was no agreement signed as result of these transactions.
In June 1999 the LaiYeGou mine was acquired and the purchase contract is attached in Exhibit 10.317.Property acquisition in China is through 50 or 70 year lease and this is the only type of ownership permitted in China. We have leased the land surrounding the mine and the mine itself for a period of 50 years.Since acquisition of LaiYeGou in 1999, Coal Group¡¯s activities has been coalproductionexploration for the purpose of supplying raw materials to heating and power industries,specifically to Zhejiang Fuxing Electric and Fuel Co., Ltd., andretail customers and coking factories for steel production.
In September 2003, our President and majority shareholder, Mr. Ding, acquired a 70% interest in Heat Power.The remaining 30% was acquired by ZhiYong Guo. The 70%Thatinterest was acquired through a contribution of property which is used by Heat Power in its operations. The property was capitalizedasat its appraised value ofin the amount Mr. Ding paid for the assets he
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contributed$2,534,000. In February, 2004 the Mr. Ding transferred this equity interest to Coal Group.
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In March 2004, Coal Group sold 15% of its interest toHangzhou DaYuan Group Co. Ltd.another shareholder. In August of 2004, a further 4% interest was soldto Xinghe County Haifu Coal Transportation and Sale Co. Ltdto a shareholder leaving; leaving 51% to be owned by Coal Group. The price for each of these transactions was proportionately equal to the total of the appraised value of the property contributed by Mr. Ding for the 70% equity interest in Heat Power. In the case of each of these sales, the proceeds were loaned to Heat Power. As a result the Share Exchange Agreement, Coal Group and the Company together now own 100% of the outstanding capital stock of Heat Power.
Coal Group also has a 20% investment in Inner Mongolia LiTai Coking Co. Ltd. ("LiTai"). LiTai is one of our principal customers, however, we do not view thisas a concentrationas aas asignificant risk. We do not exert control over LiTai.The investment was initially made on September 18, 2002 where we acquired 15% ownership of LiTai and on April 18, 2004 Coal Group acquired a further 5%. The total investment was for $241,624. The investment was made to fund LiTai's working capital needs. Please refer to Exhibit 10.19(a) regarding the 15% investment and Exhibit 10.19(b) regarding the 5% investment.
Inner Mongolia, being the third largest political unit in the country, and categorized constitutionally as an Autonomous Region, has a population of 24 million. The whole of China's population is 1.3 billion.
Coal mines in Inner Mongolia provides a prime source of coal for the much larger populations of China's 23 provinces and 5 regions.
Currently China's demand for coal far exceeds supply. Under these current conditions with the demand gap for coal nation-wide, and to ensure sufficient quantities for its contracted customers, in addition to our own production, we also rely upon suppliers to meet a volume of our commitments.
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Source - China Coal Industry Association.
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"China coalmines produced almost 2.0 billion tons of coal last year, representing a year-on-year rise of 13.2%. That's almost 10 times the annual production of Australia's coal industry - the world's largest exporter.
Despite this, China's has a coal shortage that is expected to grow this year as supply fails to keep pace with mounting demand, according to a senior official from the China Coal Industry Association. Pu Hongjiu, deputy director of the association, said the nation's coal consumption is expected to increase this year by 120 million tons to 2.1 billion tons - a rise of 6 %. That is slower than last year's growth of 12% and demand will continue to outpace supply"
Given these demands, we expect to expand our production capacity in the next 2 years to reach 2% of Inner Mongolia's total annual coal output, accounting for 0.3% of all coal sources in all of China.
Heat Power, a China Corporation, was founded in September 2003 in XueJiaWan Town, Inner Mongolia. Heat Powerhas thebusiness licenceisas attached in Exhibit 99.2.Since its inception, Heat Power operated an existing Heat Power plant inXueJiaWan as part of its agreement with the Zhunger County Government to phase out the existing heating plant for development of a more efficient and effective plant with heating and electricity generation capabilities as per the monopoly granted as mentioned below.
Heat Power currently provides heating needswith the existing plantto usersthroughoutin 5580hectares of the XueJiaWan area. InJanuary 2006October 2004, Heat Power signed an agreement with Zhunger CountyGuanbanwusuHadaigaole Village Hongtaizi Nuanshuigou Coalmine
("GuanbanwusuNuanshuigou") for supply of powdered coal. The contract is attached in Exhibit10.310.7.
On July 29, 2003 Heat Power was granted the license and monopoly by the Zhunger County Government to provide the entire XueJiaWan areaconsisting of 120 acreswith its heating requirements, and provide electricity to these users by merging an electrical network with Inner Mongolia Electric Power Co. Ltd, a Government owned enterprise.This license is attached on Exhibit 10.2. The monopoly was granted for an undetermined period of time and we maintain our production capabilities and predetermined prices set by the Zhunger County Government.
The supply of electricity is currently controlled under a monopoly operated by the Inner Mongolia Electric Power Co., Ltd; aGovernment owned enterprisedivision of the local government and therefore electricity generated is sold to this monopoly. It holds a license and monopoly for heating supply only. The contract with Inner Mongolia Electric Power Co., Ltd is attached in Exhibit 10.3.
In the PRC, only sectors of government can distribute and charge a fee for electricity. However electrical networks can be established to provide this utility to this sector. Co-generation is encouraged as existing networks can be used as a renewable resource.
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XueJiaWan Expansion commenced in June 2004 for expected completion byThe license stipulated that heating requirements shall be supplied to the entire areaby October 2004,however, due towhich was the forecasted completion date when the license was granted. The delay was as a result ofchangesmadeinimprovements to thedesign plan and harsh weather conditions making it
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difficult for construction to progress as scheduled.Harsh weather conditions do not make ideal conditions for testing and debugging of equipment. During winter months, temperatures are well below freezing points and because of the water content in the boilers, the facilities are not being operated at ideal conditions, rendering test results to be distorted. Testing under ideal conditions is necessary to determine levels of operational efficiency to be maintained under both ideal and non ideal conditions as a set standard.
Penalties will not be enforced by the Zhunger County Government.
Construction to expand coverage to an additional 250 hectares commenced in June 2004XueJiaWan Expansion was completed December 2005.It is expected to be completed by late 2005.The expansion will allow for supply of not only heating but also electricity requirements as well.Heat Power anticipates providing heating and electricity needs to users in this area by May of 2006.
Through January 2006, the total cost of the expansion amounted to $ 15,772,500 funded through shareholder loans and cash flow generated.
Other expansion projects are to service DaLu Village; however, this project is currently under review for approval by the Inner Mongolia Government.
Please refer to risk factor ¡°We require the approval from the Inner Mongolia Government for all of our heat/power supply expansion projects and as a result could face delays for an indefinite period of time should the Government determine that such expansion project is not in accordance with the rate of economic growth projected over a certain period of time.¡±
Principal Products, Services and Their Markets
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Coal Group owns and operates the LaiYeGou coal minewhere ownership is through a 50 yearlease with the PRC. It is,an undergroundsurface ooperation where current production is 500,000 metric tons per year. Occupying an area of230.3315hectares(approximately 569 acres)at the heart of Shen Fu County nearDongsheng Citythe capital city of Hohhot,LaiYe Gouthis surface coal mine has established geological reserves of 25.7 million tons with a production capability under available technology of 13.10 million tons. The product mined,using surface methods,is high quality, non-feltbaking coal that has low sulphur, low phosphorus and low ash contents.
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With such minimal harmful chemical contents, it meets the stringent environmental standards set by the Central Government of China.It isThe company’s environmentally friendly coal isideal for general heating applications as well as for power generation, with a heat rating of 6,800–7,000 kcal.
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The following definitions apply to our mining operations as per Industry Guide 7 of the Securities Act Industry Guides.
(1) | Reserve. That part of a mineral deposit which could be economically and legally extracted or produced at the time of the reserve determination. |
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Note: Reserves are customarily stated in terms of "ore" when dealing with metalliferous minerals; when other materials such as coal, oil, shale, tar, sands, limestone, etc. are involved, an appropriate term such as "recoverable coal" may be substituted.
(2) | Proven (Measured) Reserves.Reserves for which (a) quantity is computed from dimensions revealed in outcrops, trenches, workings or drill holes; grade and/or quality are computed from the results of detailed sampling and (b) the sites for inspection, sampling and measurement are spaced so closely and the geologic character is so well defined that size, shape, depth and mineral content of reserves are well-established. |
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(3) | Probable (Indicated) Reserves.Reserves for which quantity and grade and/or quality are computed from information similar to that used for proven (measure) reserves, but the sites for inspection, sampling, and measurement are farther apart or are otherwise less adequately spaced. The degree of assurance, although lower than that for proven (measured) reserves, is high enough to assume continuity between points of observation. |
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Our survey of reserves is performed by No. 153 Exploitation Team of Inner Mongolia Coalfield Geological Bureau, surveying the district of Hongjingta area consisting of 7,800 hectares(approximately 19,266 acres),total survey area.LaiYeGou is included in Hongjingta and is 230.3 hectares(approximately 569 acres)or 3% of the total survey area. The survey consists of 3,454 samples including 184 outcrops (A body ofrock exposed at the surface of the Earth), 140 trenches and 32 drilling samples. The distance between each sample is 4,428 hectares (approximately 10,937 acres).
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The accuracy and risks associated with Proven Reserves are less than of Probable Reserves due to the assumption of continuity of coal layers between sample points. The following consists of theclassifications of the types of coal layers which are determined to be continuous:
(Gangue Coal: Commercially valueless rock material containing minimal amounts of coal)
Non Reserve Coal:

Non reserve coal also consists of coal bearing body in trenches, outcrops, drilling and otherunderground workings that have been sampled which require further exploration work.
Continuous Reserve Coal:

These types of reserve and non reserve coal sampled are extrapolated to be continuous betweensampling points of which may not be consistent.
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The reserves in theLaiYeGou Coal Mine are as follows as of March 2005 in 10's of thousands:
Proven reserves | 2,116 |
Probable reserves | 493 |
Total reserve | 2,609 |
Reserve consumed | 695 |
Undeveloped reserves | 493 |
Reserve currently developing * | 1,421 |
Total | 2,609 |
*These reserves will be developed during our expansion ofLaiYeGou.
With the exception of reserves currently developing, all other reserves have been assigned to existing facilities and determined for sorting or for packaging of mixed coal. Coal is steam and non metallurgical and owned by Coal Group through right of land and use by 50 year lease granted by the Government. This is the only type of ownership permitted in the PRC.
The BTU per pound is 27,166. (Short forBritishthermalunit. One Btu is equal to the amount of heat requiredto raise the temperature of one pound of liquid water by 1 degree Fahrenheit at its maximum density, which occurs at a temperature of 39.1 degrees Fahrenheit. One Btu is equal to approximately 251.9 calories or 1055 joules.)
Coal produced fromLaiYeGou does not undergo any washing or any other preparation prior to sale to customers as its raw form is satisfactory in meeting the needs and requirements of its customers. As a result,LaiYeGou does not have wash plant facilities nor it is necessary to account for dilution of its products. The saleable product for estimated coal reserves is 75% (recovery rate).
The sulphur content is 0.5 pounds per million BTU and deemed to be compliance coal as non compliance coal emits greater than 3.0 pounds of sulphur dioxide per million BTU when burned.
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The main product of Coal Group is "Raw coal" or "Mixed coal" consisting of large, middle and powdered coal; accounting for more than 90% of our sales. Coal Group does not specifically sell large mass coal, median mass coal and powder coal unless it is requested by the customer.
Of the 500,000 metric tons, 150,000 metric tons, or 30% of annual production, of large mass coal is produced.Production of this mass coal fulfills the needs of its retail customers in Hohhot and in BaoTou, the second largest city in Inner Mongolia with a population of 1.96 million. Retail customers purchase large mass coal for individual or commercial resale.Coal Group has a sales department devoted to marketing efforts in expanding its sales network; however, sales of this product are mostly generated through referral through its existing customer base.Most coal mines in the area do not engage in individual sale and have minimum purchase requirements and therefore deter the type of customers Coal Group attracts in its retail customer base.
50% of the mine's output, or 250,000 tons, is middle mass coal.Coal Group supplies approximately 50,000 tons to Inner Mongolia LiTai Coking Co. Ltd., located in Erdos City,WuRiTuGaoLe Town, Zhunger CountyWuRiTuGaoLe Town, Zhunger County, for coking purposes in connection with the production of steel. The contract signed with LiTai is attached in Exhibit10.4.10.4 and 10.5.
Our current agreement with LiTai is effective March 18, 2006 whereby 70,000 tons of coal with a minimum heating capacity of 5,800 Kcal is to be supplied for a period of one year for consideration of approximately $ 1,207,500. LiTai shall be responsible for the transportation of the coal fromLaiYeGou.As mentioned previously, we have a 20% investment in LiTai.
The remaining 200,000 tons is sold in combination quantities of large, middle and powdered coal to retail customers.
The price of middle mass coal in generally is lower than of large mass or powdered coal and therefore it is not as frequently produced resulting in shorter levels of supply. Current levels of production are maintained to meet requirements pursuant to the terms of the contract with LiTai.
Powdered coal is generally for the use ofThe remaining 100,000 tons or 20% produced is powdered coal that is consumed by localpower stations for electricity and heat generation purposes. Coal Group supplies Zhejiang Fuxing Electric and Fuel Co., Ltd., which services the ZhejiangFuXing & JiangSu region with its electricity and heatinggenerationneeds.Coal Group currently does not have a contractThecontract with Zhejiang Fuxing Electric and Fuel Co., Ltdas the Government is pending maximum level of price to be charged to power generation facilities.
The purpose of this regulation is to ensure power generation facilities obtain reasonable cost for raw materials.is attached in Exhibit 10.6.Coal Group currently supplies Zhejiang Fuxing Electric and Fuel Co., Ltd at prices in its previously signed contract which has subsequently expired.
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Coal Group will arrange for a contract to be signed once maximum price levels have been determined by the Government.
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The composition of mixed coal is classified into three specifications according to mass size. Coalis screened according to client's request. Large mass coal is mainly used in civil use, middle mass coal is mostly used in coking industry and powered coal is mainly used in electricity generating.
The size specifications and price per ton is as follows:
Type of | Specification(cm) | Percentage | Unit price per |
coal | | covering | ton |
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Large | >20 | 30 | 26.83 |
mass | | | |
coal | | | |
Middle | 1--20 | 40 | 24.39 |
mass | | | |
coal | | | |
Powered | <1 | 30 | 20.73 |
coal | | | |
These specifications are similar for coal purchased from other companies.
The following are annual production per ton and weighted average prices received in the past three years:
Year | Annual Production | Weighted Average Price |
2003 | 235,321 | 10.46 |
2004 | 506,913 | 10.46 |
2005 | 612,739.87 | 23.87 |
Coal Group isalsotargeting other power and electricity stations and in turn, increasing its production capabilities. Each year, the China Coal Industry Association convenes a supply and sale meeting whereby contracts to supply coal to power stations are awarded to suppliers based on levels of production.
As of the previous meeting held in 20054, Coal Group was classified as one of the top 20 largest coal producers and, as a result, will be awarded with contracts to service various regions.The China Coal Industry Association had its meeting on Jan 5, 2005 at Qinhuadao City. The attendees included National Planning and Reforming Committee, Railway Ministry Communication Ministry, National Electric Power Corporation,Coal Industry Association, and the Provincial Planning and Reforming Committee.
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To date, Coal Group has not secured any new contracts; however we foresee that such contracts will be awarded to Coal Group when rural areas are developed or enhanced.
Coal Group obtains its contracts by maintaining its current levels of production. It is classified as a mid scale coal mine by the China Coal Industry Association. Production of less than 300 thousand tons are classified as small scale mines, 300 thousand to 900 thousand classified as mid size scale mines and 900 thousand and above classified as large scale mines. There are currently no other requirements to be awarded such contracts. The level of production required per year for segregation of large, mid or small scale mine is determined upon review of previous data of production of coal and projected requirements with the consideration of growth in various areas.
As new rural areas are developed, there will the need to supply heating and electricity to new users and thus the requirement of raw coal material. With the increase in demand, the government will award contracts to service these areas as needed.
LaiYeGou being a mid scale mine grants Coal Group contracts not only to supply its products but also the guarantee of transportation routes. Government granted transportation routes are far more reliable and cost effective compared to the hire of 3rdparty contractors to deliver products.
In response to the escalating demand for its coal products, Coal Group is investing in infrastructure improvements necessary for increasing annual production capability of the LaiYeGou Coal Mine by24020% to1,2600,000 tons per year. Infrastructure improvements are expected to commence inMayearly 2006.Coal Group has applied for and been approved by the Government for such expansion plans in December 2005. In order to obtain approval, Coal Group was required to sign an agreement with the Zhunger Coal Mining Industry Administration Department, a sector of the Inner Mongolia Government specifying the timeline of construction process which are to be metand monthly. Please refer to Exhibit99.11.
Infrastructure improvements consists of enhancement of existing mining techniques and level of mining mechanization, in order to reach production of 600,00 tons per year, using mechanized mining method and blasting down the roof mining technique(*See definition below)with a 75% coal mining recovery rate. This reconstruction plan is classified under the Government¡¯s policy and set standard for coal mining industry.
There are many coal mines in Inner Mongolia using less efficient mining methods with low levels of mining mechanization which result in wasting of natural resources (low mining recovery rate). These coal mines will be phased out under the Government¡¯s policy and standards for the coal mining industry.
On Dec 8, 2005, Coal Group received the Government approval for its Design Plan for theLaiYeGou reconstruction project. Please refer toExhibit10.20 (a) and (b). Coal Group is currently the planning stage, seeking suppliers for the machines, personnel, training programs for technicians and securing electricity supply. Coal Group is planning to commence construction May 2006 and for completion by the end of 2006. Please refer toExhibit99.11for a timetable ofeach project phase.
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The following are definitions and mining methodologies recommended by the Government:
*Mining Method and Equipment Selection
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Based on the characteristic, thickness, structure, roof-to-floor lithology of the coal bed, and other mining conditions, the face of a mine or tunnel should be equipped with Style No. ZH2200/17/22Z combinatory integral ceiling girder suspension hydraulic support to perform blasting down the roof mining, mining height 2.2m, caving mine (mine of blasting down the roof) height 5.25m, mining and caving ratio: 1 :2.4.
Thetotalcost for improvementsconsisting of construction costsincluding procurement of mining equipmentare budgeted to cost $ 10,353,195.would approximately be $4 million
Funding for this project will be financed roughly $ 3,623,618 by shareholder loan, $ 3,623,618 by bank loan and $ 3,105,959 from public market. The project is still in planning stages, so no agreement is signed to arrange for such funding.
We intend on making public offerings and engage investor relations and promoters for the Company once it has obtained trading status on the OTC Bulletin Board.
funded by through shareholder loans or funds raised in the public market.
Please refer to Exhibit 99.11 for a timeline of infrastructure improvements and monthly costs.
Costs totalling $ 10,353,195 are summarized as follows: | |
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Sinking and driving engineering | 2,126,988 |
Civil work | 1,566,415 |
Equipment | 2,510,317 |
Installation | 860,415 |
Others | 2,422,549 |
Engineering | 664,073 |
Interest Expense during the Construction Period | 202,439 |
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Heat Power has74existingheating plantsproviding only heat supply and does not generate electricity. Existing facilities require 50,000 tons of coal per year. The plants arelocated throughout XueJiaWan district, with current production processes that can generate heating and electricity for5580 hectares.The heating plants are owned and operated by Heat Power. Heat generation is only provided from October 15 through April 15 as the climate in the region is high and therefore is closed during these months.
The powdered coalrequired to generate heating issupplied byNuanshuigouGuanbanwusu andhas a heating capability of48600-55004600-4,900kcal and is low sulphur, low phosphorus, medium ash, and high ash melting point, which satisfies thegGovernment eEnvironmentalpProtectionsGovernment Environmental ProtectionStandard and is regarded as "Green Coal" or environmentally friendly.
The contract is attached inPlease refer toExhibit10.710.7.The agreement is effective January 10, 2006 wherebyGuanbanwusu will supply 180,000 tons of coal per year and a minimum of 15,000 tons per month for total consideration of approximately $ 4,050,000. The coal shall have a minimum heating capacity of 4,600 Kcal or reduction of price per ton is implemented. Guanbanwusu is responsible for transporting coal to the plants. This contract is for supply of existing and new facilities which require 180,000 tons of coal per year or 15,000 tons per month as per completion of the expansion project. See below.Approximately 50,000 tons of coal per year is required to sustain these 4 heating plants.
Government Environmental Protection Standards consists of the following categories:
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XueJiaWan Expansion
Heat Powerhas completedis currentlyconstructingthis projectan expansion project, inXueJiaWan,where such expansionwouldcoversan additional1520120 hectaresfor a total of 205 hectaresincluding coverage of8055 hectares mentioned above, allowing for a centralized heat and electricity supply in the area with110,400,000 Mega Joules and 144,000 Megawatts146,000,000 Kilowatt of heat, respectively generated per year.
This expansion commenced in June 2004and was completedfor completion inDecemberlate2005. The expansioniscost $ 15,772,500 and was funded through shareholder loans and cash flow generatedestimated to cost $22.312 million and is funded by $10,000,000 through shareholder loans and the remaining through bank loans with the Agriculture Bank and Huaxia Bank, with whom Heat Power has received a high grade in credit rating. Heat Power is currently negotiating the terms of these bank loans. With the expansion in place, Heat Power will require an additional 100,000 tons of powdered coal to sustain these thermoelectric stations. With the increased need, Heat Powerhas signed a contract with Guanbanwuso mine for supply of 180,000 tons of coal per year. Please refer to Exhibit 10.7.will require re- negotiations with either its existing supplier to increase its orders or it may open negotiations with other parties.
The following are the costs incurred for expansion:
No. | Items | Cost in RMB | Cost in USD |
1 | Equipment investment | 56,893,000 | 7,111,625 |
2 | Transportation contract | 715,850 | 89,481 |
3 | Exploration & design | 2,983,450 | 372,931 |
4 | Land requisition expense * | 735,900 | 91,988 |
5 | Examine and repair contract | 2,156,100 | 269,513 |
6 | Earthwork contract | 3,246,700 | 405,838 |
7 | Installation contract | 7,777,600 | 972,200 |
8 | Construction contract | 40,675,600 | 5,084,450 |
9 | Material purchase contract | 10,173,900 | 1,271,738 |
10 | Supervising contract | 352,700 | 44,088 |
11 | Training contract | 228,800 | 28,600 |
12 | Rental contract | 240,500 | 30,060 |
13 | Total | 126,180,100 | $15,772,510 |
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The expansion required expropriating 3 pieces of land:
1. | Shagedu factory, land expropriation file Number "No.349" Zhunger State-owned Land Usage (2003) - Size: 13,332 square meter, equal to 20 acre, and cost: 353,286 RMB |
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2. | Collective land of ChangShengDian, land expropriation file Number "No.253" Zhunger Collective Land Usage J (2003) - Size: 26,268 square meter, equal to 39.4 acre, and cost: 97,941RMB (12,243 USD). |
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The Ministry of Finance and National Tax Administration Bureau has granted Value Added Tax
("VAT") exemptions for heat supply industries operating in Inner Mongolia where VAT applicable on revenue or expenses will not be required to be remitted or withheld, respectively. The exemption is effective for fiscal years ended after completion of construction of the plants. Expenses paid for construction are subject to VAT.Please see below "Taxation Rates".
The grant is attached in exhibit 99.3. Tax exemptions were granted mainly as a result of the government encouraging economic development in the area. XueJiaWan, prior to construction of the plants, did not have efficient methods of providing heating and electrical requirements to users, resulting in large amounts of raw material coal being consumed with very low levels of output of heating and electricity. Its plants allowed for a more efficient and effective means for distribution with a centralized heat and electricity supply throughout the area.
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Expansion Project #2: DaLu Village
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Heat Power is also in the planning and design stages of developing a second, larger thermoelectric plant located in DaLu Village in Zhunger County, to cost approximately $50,000,000. This project is to be funded by debt, shareholder loans and primarily through funds raised in the public market.
DaLu Village is classified as an economic development zone where transportation routes such as railways and highways are currently being constructed. The government is taking steps to monitor and control the economic growth in the area to ensure that the economy is developing at a stable rate and as a result, this project may be delayed as all economic projects in this area must be approved by the government planning committee. We foresee that by the time Heat Power raises the necessary funding, it would have received the approvals to commence this project, which we expect to occur in late 2006.
This project will supply 2x50 megawatts of heat and electricity from 450,000 tons of powdered coal or 146 million degrees Centigrade of power to be generated per year.
With the expansion in place, Heat Power will be required to explore options to acquire a coal mine in the area to meet the need for 450,000 tons of powdered coal. Potential mines are being examined for levels of geological reserves however it has not applied for licenses or made any other arrangements for acquisitions at this time.
Please refer to ¡¡ãRisks Relating to our Business- We require the approval from the Inner Mongolia Government for all of our heat/power supply expansion projects and as a result could face delays for an indefinite period of time should the Government determine that such expansion project is not in accordance with the rate of economic growth projected over a certain period of time.¡¡À
Heat Power's marketing efforts are solely devoted to obtaining heat supply monopolies and contracts with monopolized divisions for supply of electricity through the Inner Mongolian government and related city planning authorities. To obtain these monopolies, it must demonstrate that it can meetthe following requirements:production capabilities in addition to other considerations such as the company's operating history, and reputation of our directors and officers. Contracts are usually awarded through government appointment through evaluating these criteria in submission of contract bids. In addition, these contracts must specify prices charged which may be capped for a certain period as determined and approved by the local price control committee. The monopoly is granted for an undetermined period of time given that it maintains our production capabilities and prices.
1)Reputation and operating history of the company
The company shall have a good reputation record, including never having been involved in illegal operations or default on payment of taxes.
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d. one who holds the position of artificial person in company which is withdrawn business license and ordered to close resulted from breach of law,
who also bears personal responsibility to this company, within 3 years after withdrawal of business license; One who owns large debts and
doesnot pay on due time.
Company violates stipulation in preceding clause to elect or appoint director, supervisor or employ officials, this election or appointment is ineffective.
If there is one of case stipulated in clause 1 of this item occurred during term of office, company should relieve of his or her position.
As per the above, Heat Power and its management meet these requirements. Contracts are awarded through government appointment through evaluating these criteria in submission of contract bids. In addition, these contracts must specify prices charged which may be capped for a certain period as determined and approved by the local price control committee. Competition in obtaining monopolies is largely mitigated by a good review of operating history by the Government. As to the knowledge of management, there are few entities of which have the ability to maintain production and expansion capabilities and have a good operating history.
The monopoly is granted for an undetermined period of time given that production capabilities and prices are maintained. So as long as heat is supplied to the specified area, there are no termination provisions.
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Integral to China's industrial expansion and related energy demand escalation at the present time, the Central Government is encouraging sectors to build more power stations, coking factories, calcium carbide factories and silicon iron factories across the country. As a consequence, the future demand in China for coal; a key factor underpinning the output of power stations and such factories reaching 1.650 billion metric tons during the present calendar year, 1.820 billion metric tons in 2010 and 2.100 billion metric tons by 2020. However, estimates of supply deficiencies also are sizable at 120 million metric tons, 250 million metric tons and 700 million metric tons in 2005, 2010 and 2020, respectively. The coal industry is expected to grow at a rate of 9.5% per year. Source: The China Daily.
Diesel is an alternative competing factor to coal however it is generally not used as most energy generation plants and users are only equipped to receive coal as a raw material. The use of diesel is also not cost effective as it is 4 times in price compared to coal products; however, diesel has a higher energy rate per ton compared to coal.
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In addition to the excess demand, transportingthecoal from Shanxi Provice to Hebei Province proves to be a challenge as transportations routes are currently inefficient and or non-existent. Currently, the development and improvements of roads and railways cannot keep up with levels of demand. There are plans for Government City Planners to rectify this issue with allocating resources to bettering and building transportation systems; however, to our knowledge, these improvements are not expected to materialize for at least the next 5 years which could result in lost sales and other opportunities for expansion.
For Coal Group's situation, methods of circumventing transportation challenges are to receive contracts granted by the Government whereby transportation is guaranteed fromLaiYeGou coal mine to final destination. Where contracts which are privately arranged, transportation is arranged through hire of 3rd party transporters or by customers. In some instances, coal is purchased by 3rdparties close in proximity to train stations where transportation to customer's destinations is more efficiently arranged for. However, transportation to destinations is limited to where routes are in place.
ForHeat Power'ssituation,transportation from Guanbanwusu to its plants is provided by Guanbanwusu.
Heating requirements are supplied throughout theXueJiaWan area through underground pipelines. Existing pipelines are used and in new areas expanded, the Government has constructed new networks for this area.
The following are taxes which Coal Group and Heat Power are subject and the relating tax concessions received if granted:
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*This rate is 50% lower than the standard rate of 17% because Heat Power uses "gangue" coal for electricity generation. Gangue coal isa kind of rock that contains small amount of coal, so it's less efficient in terms of energy production. To encourage utilization of this resource, the Government provides tax concessions. Heat Power is currently under application to obtain this tax concession.
Please refer to Risks Relating to Our Business - Heat Power may be entitled to tax concessions in areas described as "West Region Development Plan" for a set period of time however may lose this benefit at anytime as determined by the Government.
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Coal Group does not have methods of distribution as sales of its large, middle mass and powdered coal are largely being transported by customers. We also transport our products by truck and also by railway for certain customers which request this service.
Supply of powdered coal is delivered to Heat Power's plants facilitated byNuanshuigouGuanbanwusupursuant to the terms of our contract.NuanshuigouGuanbanwusumakes all necessary arrangements with third party transporters. The distance between the mine and the plants is approximately 3 km.
The transportation industry is fairly competitive and Heat Power orNuanshuigouGuanbanwusucouldeasilyretain other transporters should there be a need.
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Heat Power
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Construction of the plant commenced June 2004 for completion in November 2004. However, because of changes made to designs of the plant and weather conditions, completion of construction has been delayed to late 2005.
The construction of thermoelectric plants are subcontracted to No.2 Metallurgy Building & Installing Co., Ltd, under 2 separate agreements for construction of chimney and cooling towers (refer to Exhibit 10.8), and construction for workshop space, coal shipping system, control panel, ventilation system and chemical water processing and filtration system (refer to Exhibit 10.9).
Construction for office space was contracted to Zhunger Gongxing Construction Engineering Co., Ltd. for completion in May 2005; however, for the same reasons mentioned above, construction will be completed late 2005. Please refer to Exhibit 10.10. Construction costs are approximately $270,000.
Installation of electrical components is subcontracted to Inner Mongolia Electric Power Building
& Installing Co., Ltd, which are licensed electricians. Please refer to Exhibit 10.11. Installation of electrical components will coincide with construction upon completion of section of the plant. Installation costs are approximately $940,000.
Heat Power has also retained Erdos City Tianbao Construction Building Supervising Co., Ltd. and Inner Mongolia Huake Construction Building Supervising Co., Ltd for project management services. Please refer to Exhibit 10.12 and 10.13. Project management costs are approximately $31,000 per annum.
The contract with Erdos City Tianbao Construction Building Supervising Co., Ltd. cost approximately $7,000, with two payments of $2,800 and one instalment of $1,400.
The contract with Inner Mongolia Huake Construction Building Supervising Co., Ltd. cost approximately $24,000, with payments made in 3 instalments of $7,200 each and one instalment of $2,400.
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Please refer to “Risks Relating to Our Business- We carry no insurance policies and are at risk of incurring personal injury claims for our employees and subcontractors, and incurring loss of business due to theft, accidents or natural disastersAssets and Plants
Please refer to Exhibit99.13 for a listing of assets, cost and usage.
The total cost of the expansion project is $ 15,772,500 funded through shareholder loans and cash flow generated. The timing of payments made to fund this project was on a basis to comply with terms of the contracts entered into. Shareholder loans are without terms of repayment and interest is imputed at 6.31%. There are no formal agreements with shareholders in advancing these funds.
The Government is taken steps to monitor and control the economic growth in the area.XueJiaWan Expansion is classified by the Government as a development necessary for the steady growth ofXueJiaWan. Approvals would not be granted by the Government if this project were not classified as such. This project was subject to obeying environmental and work safety laws in order to continue with completion of the expansion. Heat Power completed the expansion without any breach of these laws and continues to abide by such laws.
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Capacity | | | | | |
The following is a comparison of new and existing facilities: | | |
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Heating capacity (mega joules) | 736,000 | | 110,400,000 |
Electricity generation | | None | | 144,000 |
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Coal requirements (tons) | 50,000 | | 180,000* |
Coal price paid (per ton) | $ 10 | | $ 22.50 |
Heating service charge (per | 1. | Residential: | $0.10 | 1. Residential: $ 0.14 |
square foot) | | 2. | Commerce: | $0.15 | ** |
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* Heat Power is guaranteed this supply through its contract with Guanbanwusu Coal mine. See Exhibit 10.7.
** Please refer to Exhibit99.14 for Heating Price Standard as determined byXueJiaWan Town Zhunger County.
*** The price charged to Inner Mongolia Electric Power Co., Ltd for providing electricity is not determined at this time. Heat Power will sign an agreement upon operation of its newly constructed facilities in May 2006.
Coal Group does not have methods of installation as coal it generates from the LaiYeGou mine is supplied to users for multi-purposes. It is not responsible for the use or installation once it has been purchased.
Heat Power's production flow chart is attached in Exhibit 99.10.
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Heat Power is not developing any new products. Its business activities only consist of construction of thermoelectric plants. Plans for expansion or improvements of its facilities are contracted out to 3rd parties.
Due to existing market conditions as discussed above in the "Outlook on Future Demand of Coal", we do not have competition in the usual sense of the term. There are approximately 30,000 coal mining companies throughout China; however, since demand currently exceeds supply; competition is not a concern in the operation of our business.
We expect that China's coal industry will remain a large, growing and chronically under-supplied customer base for the foreseeable future.
There are pressures from the Government to use nuclear power instead of coal due to environmental concerns; however, coal reserves in China are abundant and less expensive and a switch to other forms of resources to generate energy is unlikely. China's coal reserves are expected to last approximately 40 years. Source: The China Daily-January 4, 2005.
Heat Power does not have competition as it receives a monopoly to supply heating and electricity requirements to serviced areas.
Competition in obtaining monopolies is largely mitigated by a good review of operating history by the Government as to the knowledge of management, there are few entities of which have the ability to maintain production and expansion capabilities and have a good operating history.
The monopoly is granted for an undetermined period of time given that production capabilities and prices are maintained. So as long as heat is supplied to the specified area, there are no termination provisions.
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safe methods of production consistent with China's legal framework governing the mining industry.
As a result of limited supplywhereby production of approximately 500,000 tons of coal produced internally were not sufficient to meet supply, we were also subject toandmanufacturing constraints whereby our methods of production and overall management were not as efficient as desired levels,. Coal Group previously obtained approximately 300,000 tons of powdered coal from outside parties in order to meet the demand from heat power industries. However, Coal Group has recently reduced supply to non- contracted sales, such as to retail customers, in order to ensure that contracted customers are supplied with their specified amounts as agreed upon. To date, Coal Group has been able to meet such needs which reduce uncertainties surrounding whether short supply can be filled by outside parties.Also, our methods of production were reviewed and improved upon where mine operations are runningat morecloser tooptimum levels.
Coal Group is also in the process of developing methods of expansion in order to generate annual production to a further 1,2000,000 metric tons per year,andincreaseofproduction by24020%. Expansion is expected to commenceMayearly 2006 or when the necessary funds are raisedinitially through shareholder loans.
Heat Power obtains its need for powdered coal through a contract signed withNuanshuigouGuanbanwusu Coalmine.NuanshuigouGuanbanwusu is its main supplier. Heat Power currently requires 50,000 tons of coal per year to maintain the74 heating plants and will requirean additional1080180,000 tons once the expansion project in XianJiaWan is completed.NuanshuigouGuanbanwusu Coalmine is contracted to meet supply up to for50180,000 tons per year and Heat Power has not secured a contract for further quantities.Heat Power will negotiate terms of the contract with Nuanshuigou closer to completion date of the expansion project or may open negotiations with other 3rd parties. It also obtains smaller quantities of powdered coal from other suppliers on a casual basis, with whom it does not have any formal contracts. These suppliers are located close in proximity to Heat Power and are utilized should the need arise.
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We are notpresentlydependent on any major customers as of to date.Coal Group.
As of November 30, 2004, Coal Group's significant customers are as follows and make up 29% of its sales:
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Zhejiang Energy Fuxing Fuel Co., Ltd (Exhibit 10.6) | 704,500 | 20% |
Shanghai Yongxin Material Co.,Ltd | 313,000 | 9% |
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Heat Power's revenues are 100% generated through its monopoly to service the XueJiaWan area's heating requirements and electricity requirements through its contract with Inner Mongolia Electric Power Co., Ltd (Exhibit 10.3) .
Patents, Trademarks and Labour Contracts
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We do not have any trademarks on our trade name or logo or patents on our products or production processes.
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Under the China's National Labor Law, workers and employers of all types of enterprises are required to sign individual, as well as collective contracts for a one year term, renewable every year. Please see "Effect of Government Regulation" below. Our standard employment contract is attached in Exhibit 10.15.
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Coal Group obtained its business license on August 8, 2000 and Heat Power obtained its business license on September 28, 2003, both of which licenses are for a period of 10 years ended August 8, 2010 and September 28, 2013, respectively. After these periods expire, Coal Group will be subject to inspection in order to extend its business license for another 10 years. The extension of its business licenses is subject to passing safety and environmental inspections both in its mine and thermoelectric plants and examining previous inspection reports. Any breeches in these laws may delay renewing of the licence until such matters are rectified.
Coal Group will be subject to regular random inspections by government authorities of its mines and quarterly inspections Heat Power's thermoelectric plants to ensure compliance with consumer laws and safety and environmental rules and regulations on electric power.
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In addition to the need for government approval for our production as discussed above, to the best of management's knowledge, we are subject to the following material laws and regulations:
Also refer to "Risks Relating to Our Business- Compliance and enforcement of environmental laws and regulations may cause us to incur significant expenditures and resources of which we may not have."
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China National Labour Laws
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(Source- U.S. Department of State- Country Report on Human Rights Practices-2003 China). An excerpt of this report relating to Labour Laws is included in Exhibit 99.4.
We are subject to the following labour laws and to the best of our knowledge, we are not in violation of any labour laws in effect.
The Right to organize and Bargain Collectively:China's National Labor Law, which entered into force on January 1, 1995, permits workers in both state and private enterprises in China to bargain collectively. The National Labor Law provides for collective contracts to be developed through collaboration between the labor union (or worker representatives in the absence of a union) and management, and should specify such matters as working conditions, wage scales, and hours of work. The law also permits workers and employers in all types of enterprises to sign individual contracts, which are to be drawn up in accordance with the collective contract.
Minimum Age for Employment of Children:China's National Labor Law forbids employers to hire workers less than 16 years of age and specifies administrative review, fines and revocation of business licenses of those businesses that hire minors. Laborers between the ages 16 and 18 are referred to as "juvenile workers" and are prohibited from engaging in certain forms of physical work including labor in mines.
Acceptable Conditions of Work:The Labor Law provides for broad legal protections for workers on such matters as working hours, wages, and safety and health. The Trade Union Law invests unions with the authority to protect workers against violations of their legal rights or contractually agreed conditions of work. The Law on the Prevention and Treatment of Occupational Diseases, and the Production Safety Law identify responsibilities for work-related illness and accidents, and provide for specific penalties for violation of the law. However, there remained a substantial gap between the law's formal provisions for work conditions and the actual situation in the workplace.
There was no national minimum wage. The Labor Law allows local governments to determine their own standards for minimum wages. Local governments generally set their minimum wage at a level higher than the local minimum living standard but lower than the average wage. Widespread official corruption and efforts by local officials to attract and keep taxpaying, job-producing enterprises that might otherwise locate elsewhere undercut enforcement of the minimum wage provisions.
The Labor Law mandates a 40-hour standard work week, excluding overtime, and a 24-hour weekly rest period. It also prohibits overtime work in excess of 3 hours per day or 36 hours per month and mandates a required percentage of additional pay for overtime work.
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Compliance with China National Labour Laws
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We have complied with these China National Labour Laws as discussed above. Our administration department takes a pro-active approach to ensuring that we and our employees adhere to labour laws.
The Role of the National Department and Reform Commission (NDRC)
The NDRC in its efforts to improve the efficiencies in coal mine operation, communication and transportation is taking the approach of shutting down smaller mines or any mine which does not meet its specified basic production requirements. Our LaiYeGou mine is considered one of the larger mines in the area and therefore is not subject to these production requirements. Our production levels are determined by market demand.
Heating Pricing Regulated by Zhunger Pricing Bureau
The price charged to supply heating to XueJiaWan users is regulated and controlled by the Inner Mongolia Zhunger Pricing Bureau, a division of the Inner Mongolia Government. The pricing structure is approximately as follows per squarefeetfoot:
1. Residential: $ 0.14 2. Commerce: $ 0.26 3. Office: $ 0.24
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These prices areeffective March 2, 2006in effect for fiscal 2003 and 2004as stated on theHeatingPriceingStandard issued by theXueJiaWan Town Zhunger CountyCertificate attached in Exhibit 99.14.As the prices for coal have increased, we are currently under application to increase the pricing structure. All pricing must be approved by the Inner Mongolia Zhunger Pricing Bureau.
Please refer to "Risks Relating to Our Business- The prices we charge to supply heating in any area in China is determined by the Inner Mongolia Zhunger Pricing Bureau and we may not be able to recoup increases in the cost of raw materials or expenses for an undermined period of time until application to increase prices is approved."
Coal Prices Regulated by Coal Sales Association
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(95 RMB) per ton. Prices set by theLocalCoal Sales Association are reviewedas market conditions changeon an annual basis.
Please refer to “Risks Relating to Our Business-AAs a member of the Local Coal Sales Association theminimum priceat whichwe sell coal in any area in China is determined by theLocalCoal Sales Association andgivenif there is any decrease in demand for a particular type of coal, we cannot lower our prices beyond the minimum set price to adjust foradecrease in demand.” without loss of our membership.
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We are not devoting any resources to research and development efforts on our products. The development efforts in expanding our production cycle and of constructing of new thermoelectric plants are subcontracted out to 3rd parties.
Compliance with Environment and Safety laws
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The safety of Coal Group's coal mine employees is governed under Coal Laws of China under the authority of the Coal Safety Production Bureau. Such laws coincide with application and maintenance of its business license obtained through the Department of Geology and Mineral Resources. Coal Group is required to pass random periodic safety inspections which check for gas and water seepage, ventilation, communication methods between in and outside of mine, any breach of environmental laws and certifications of employees who work in the mine. Mine managers and staff must be trained and have mine management qualification certificate obtained through the Coal Safety Production Bureau. To date, Coal Group has not breeched any of the rules and regulations rendering its mine unsafe. Mine managers on site perform daily safety inspections.
To date Coal Group has had no accidents or death occurring in its mine. Its safety manual is attached in Exhibit 99.5.
Safety in Heat Power's heating plants are also regularly reviewed and monitored. On a quarterly basis, tests are preformed on pressure vessels, insulation, levels of toxicity and moisture, and overall operational efficiency by local Work Safe Labour Departments and Electric Power companies operated by the PRC.
Heat Power also performs annual servicing of the plant and a major inspection and thorough evaluation every 3 years. Such inspections are contracted out to civil engineering companies.
To date Heat Power has notbreechedbreached any safety rules and regulations as set forth by the PRC and Work Safe Labour Departments.
The potential liability for violation of environmental standards consists of loss of our business licenses causing irreparable damage to our reputation and payment of penalties which range depending on the nature of the violation and history of previous violations made. There is currently no fixed amount set by the Government and penalties are determined on a case by case basis. In addition, the project which we undertake will be ceased until compliance with environmental standards is adhered to.
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Employees(See also "Description of Property" below)
Principal Business Office
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Coal Group has a total of 34 full time employees, of which 15 are employed to operate the LaiYeGou coal mine. The remaining 19 employees fill positions in its Administration, Accounting,and Finance,Sales,Finance & Securities,Legaland Management department.
The Administration department is responsible for human resources, training, and payroll. The department also evaluates all processes to ensure certain levels of efficiency are maintained and provides any support services to other departments should the need arise.
The AccountingFinancialdepartment is responsible for compliance with accounting principles and national tax laws, bookkeeping, preparing budgets and analysis of financial reports.
The Sales department is responsible for launching advertising campaigns, market research and customer service.
TheFinance and Securitieslegal department is responsible for all corporate matters relating to preparation of contracts and maintaining corporate books and records.
The Management department is responsible for overall direction and marketing efforts. This department oversees all other departments.
Heat Power has 19 full time employees filling positions in our Administration, Finance, Heat Station Management and Project Management Departments.
Heat Power¡¯s Administration and Finance departments have similar functions as Coal Group as above.
Its Heat Station Management department is responsible for inventory levels, purchasing, transportation, maintenance, safety, and overall management of the efficiency and operation of thermoelectric plants.
The Project Management department is responsible for design and productions process specifications of new projects and appointing and managing subcontractors.
In addition to these employees, Heat Power has over 200 employees working in its heating stations in XueJiaWan consisting of engineers, technicians and management staff overseeing operations.
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We have 2 consultants in our Administrative Branch Offices. Consultants provide translation and EDGAR filing services. The consultants also have access to legal counsel for the purpose of preparing the necessary reports to comply with regulations applicable to fully reporting companies. Mr. Ding provides this office space rent free.
Please refer to "Risks Relating to Our Business- We carry no insurance policies and are at risk of incurring personal injury claims for our employees and subcontractors, and incurring loss of business due to theft, accidents or natural disasters."
Reports to Security Holders
Annual Reports
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We intend to file annual reports to security holders and the United States SEC on Form 10-KSB in accordance with the provisions of Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act. Such annual reports will include audited financial statements.
Periodic Reports with the SEC
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As of the date of this registration statement, we have not been filing periodic reports with the SEC. However, the purpose of this registration statement is to become a fully reporting company on a voluntary basis. Hence, we will file periodic reports with the SEC as required by laws and regulations applicable to fully reporting companies.
You may read and copy any materials we file with the SEC at the SEC's Public Reference Room at 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549. You may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. Additionally, the SEC maintains an Internet site (http://www.sec.gov) that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC. We currently do not have an internet website.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION
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The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain reported amounts and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. The application of GAAP involves the exercise of varying degrees of judgment. The resulting accounting estimates will not always precisely equal the related actual results. Management considers an accounting estimate to be critical if:
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Accrued Liabilities (Income Tax) | We are subject to income taxes in China. The determination of the tax liability is based on calculations which are further based on estimates such as, for example allowances for bad debt. These estimates may change from time to time and the final tax outcome may increase or decrease our income tax expense provision made. | Income tax provision is calculated based on the statutory tax rate and level of operating income. Operating income is based on various estimates we make regarding the above mentioned items which may differ from actual results. This calculation is provided monthly and instalments are made toward the tax liability. | Our estimates currently have been in line with the actual assessment in our tax liability. Income tax provisions are calculated monthly. | Taxes payable calculations are based on a fixed rate which we do not foresee to be changed. However, our estimates may change from time to time and this may affect the income tax provision. We may under or over remit our instalments based on how our estimates differ from actual results. |
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Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation
The following is an analysis of our revenues and gross profit, details and analysis of components of expenses, and variance; November 30, 2005 compared to November 20, 2004.
| 2005 | % Sales | 2004 | % Sales |
Sales | 13,052,620 | 100% | 4,320,287 | 100% |
Cost of Sales | 6,515,2315,950,665 | 50%46% | 2,370,2552,186,698 | 54%51% |
Gross Profit | 6,537,3897,101,955 | 50%54% | 1,950,0322,133,589 | 46%49% |
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Sales for Coal Group were $ 12,228,204 in 2005 compared to $ 3,707,584583 in 2004. The increase was a result of the significant increase in demand in the market for coal, allowing for the increase in price per ton of coal. Coal Group revenues are determined by Government regulation as a minimum price per ton is enforced. Coal Group's selling price per ton has consistently been above this minimum set standard.
A significant amount of revenues were generated from the coal mine. In addition we met the demands of customers by supplementing coal mine production with outside purchases. Our outside purchases accounted for 14% of our sales. Our sales also increased as a result of the following:
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- Coal Group did not renew contracts where fixed prices per ton were guaranteedfor a specified period of time with the exception of its contract with Litai. Thisallowed Coal Group to sell its products at the going market rate which, to thebest of management's knowledge, will continue its upward trend in price.
Locking in a fixed price does not allow Coal Group to capitalize on the increasein demandofforits products. - Transportation of coal products by customers previously proved to be difficultas roads were being reconstructed and a limited amount of transportation unitswere able to access the mine. The Government has taken steps to remedy thisproblem by guaranteeing transportation routes via train and truck transportation.
These routes are only available to coal production entities providing rawmaterials to public utility companies. Transportation aid is expected to continueuntil the conditions of public routes are improved and new and more efficientroutes are established. - Sales staff received training and further experience and are more effective intheir sales efforts compared to previous years. Sales staffs previously were notdirected to target market as effectively as it is now.
Revenues generated by Heat Power in 2005 were $ 824,416 compared to $ 612,704 in 2004. Revenues were generated from its existing heating plant, astheXueJiaWan Expansionwhich being equipped to provide electricity is currently undergoing testing and debugging. The increases in revenue were a result of an increase in the prices of heat supply in response to increased cost of raw materials. Revenues generated are a function of Government regulation as the prices charged are approved by the Government. The Government reviews the pricing of heating from time to time as market conditions change. Also, the cost of raw materials being coal are also regulated by the Government as the price point which we obtain from suppliers is controlled as the Government ensures that such prices are affordable for utility companies. The incentive for the supplier to supply at such prices is that transportation routes are guaranteed and arranged by the Government, thereby saving transportation costs on part of the supplier. Such savings outweigh the reduction in selling price for the supplier.
The losses at Heat Power increased from $178128,319 in 2004 to $561,093 in 2005. Heat Power devoted most of its attention during the year to work on the thermoelectric plant which, at the end of the 2005 year, was completed. The expectation of start up of this plant caused increases in all areas of expense, thereby driving up operating costs.
Cost of goods sold of the Companywas nearlytripled in 2005 compared to 2004. Sales also tripled in 2005. The principal area of sales increase was from coal sales of Coal Group. To satisfy the needs of customers, coal mine production was sharply higher and was supplemented by outside purchases of coal. The cost of coal was higher by $3,596,042063,053. In addition, outbound freight was $1,231,813 in 2005; this expense was not incurred in 2004. The higher demand for coal required that Coal Group incur the cost of delivering much of the coal.
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Income before taxes of the Company increased from $1,227,214442,346 to $5,123,437688,003, an increase of $3,896,2234,245,657. All of this profit increase occurred in Coal Group where profits increased from $1,405,533286,842 to $5,684,5306,227,465. The rate of profitability increased in Coal Group from37.934.7% in 2004 to46.550.1% in 2005. This higher rate of profit is a result of efficiencies which are achieved at higher levels of volume, and higher sales prices for coal which were available to us because of the intense increase in market demand.
Total Company segment assets increased from $12,132,713 in 2004 to $22,224,901453,815 in 2005, an increase of $10,092,188321,102. $7,812,648 of this increase occurred at Heat Power, reflecting the cost of building the thermoelectric plant. Assets of Coal Group increased by $2,279,540508,454, from $3,249,312 to $5,528,852757,766. This increase primarily reflects higher receivables, the result of much higher levels of sales activity.
The following is a summary of the expenses we incurred during the period:
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Salaries and Wages | $ 7,265 | * | 1.2 | - | - | - | 100 |
Travel | 94,554 | * | 14.6 | - | - | - | 100 |
Repairs | 15,953 | * | 2.5 | - | - | - | 100 |
Professional and other | 343,668 | 2.6 | 53 | 674,137 | 5 | 96 | (50) |
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Conservation fees | 177,058 | 1.4 | 27.4 | - | - | - | 100 |
Other expenses | 8,596 | * | 1.3 | 25,000 | * | 4 | 66 |
Total expenses | $ 647,094 | 5 | 100 | $ 699,137 | | 100 | 7.5 |
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Salaries and Wages.Additional staff was retained in our sales department for the purposes of establishing a marketing and transportation unit with the focus on market research and client relations and research to identify the most cost effective and efficient transportation avenues. This unit was established in 2005. In previous years there was no formal department and such responsibilities were carried by upper management staff.
Travel.Travel expenses were incurred by our sales staff for the purpose of market research. There were no travel expenses in 2004 as our marketing and transportation unit was not established until 2005.
Repairs.Repairs were made for maintenance of transportation equipment (trucks used to transport from coal mine to coal field).
Professional and other Fees.Professional fees in 2004 consists of appraisals made forabuilding, fixed assets, coal mine, investments and inventory in addition to retaining financial consultants. In 2005 we retained professionals for the purposes of training our sales staff.Appraisals were used, in part, to evaluate assets contributed to the capital of the Company. They were actually capitalized at the original cost to the contributing shareholders.
Conservation Fees.Conservation fees consist of amounts paid for "Water Conservancy Construction Fund". As underground mining may inadvertently pollute underground water supply, the Government requires payment made to the tax department for use in preserving the quality of water. The amount is based on a rate of $ 0.0875 (0.7 RMB) per ton of coal produced. This fund was established in 2005 and is expected to be reoccurring every year.
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Salaries and Wages | $ 100,995 | * | 12.7 | $ 51,766 | * | 18.8 | 95 |
Depreciation | 62,219 | * | 7.8 | 69,778 | * | 25.3 | (10.8) |
Postage and office | 22,576 | * | 2.8 | - | - | - | 100 |
Penalties | - | - | - | 48,539 | * | 17.5 | (100) |
Travel | 21,622 | * | 2.7 | - | - | - | 100 |
Repairs | 100,964 | * | 12.7 | 38,974 | * | 14.1 | 159 |
Professional and other | 297,704 | 2.3 | 37.6 | 9,400 | * | 3.3 | - |
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Other expenses | 187,440 | 1.4 | 23.7 | 57,472 | * | 21 | 226 |
Total expenses | $ 793,520 | 6 | 100 | $ 275,929 | 2 | 100 | 188 |
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Salaries and Wages.Salaries and wages increased as a result of retaining additional staff in our Project Management departments of Heat Power, overseeing the expansion project in XueJiaWan. We also retained additional technical staff such as engineers and other technical staff.
Postage and Office.The increase in 2005 was as a result of posting by our sales staff promotional materials to potential customers. There were no postage and office expenses incurred in 2004 as such initiatives were not implemented until 2005.
Penalties.Penalties were paid in 2004 as a result of a one time assessment by the Taxation Bureau for reasonable estimation of income tax payable based an industry average. The assessment was based on the 2003 taxation year. During this year Coal Group generated a loss mainly as a result of securing fixed price contracts with customers despite the upward market price of coal. Although a loss was generated, the Taxation Bureau assessed taxes based on size of the mine, discounting conditions in which Coal Group was operating. This policy was put into effect only during 2004 and future losses, if any, will not be assessed for income taxes.
Travel.Travel expense was incurred in 2005 as a result of our staff traveling for research and training in coal mine operation and also training for operation of newly constructed thermoelectric plant. Training also encompasses safety measures.
Repairs.Repairs were made mostly to Coal Group's office building consisting of roof repairs. Heat Power also made repairs to its office equipment.
Professional and other Fees.Expenses were incurred for appraisals made of a building, fixed assets, the coal mine, investments, and inventory. We also retained financial consultants.
Interest Expense, Income (2005 - $ 10,768 vs. 2004-$ 16,263)
We earnednetinterest income in 2004 on term deposits held by Coal Group in the amount of $ 16,263.In 2005, we obtained a $ 1,239,000 loan from the China Construction Bank Zhunger Branch for the purpose of funding Heat Power's operation. This loan is for a term of 1 year commencing October 13, 2005, with full payment of the loan due October 12, 2006. The interest rate is 6.045% payable per month. Coal Group obtained this loan originally and subsequently transferred the funds to Heat Power for funding of its operations. The transfer of such funds is not in violation of the loan agreement signed between Coal Group and China Construction Bank Zhunger Branch. Please refer to Exhibit 10.21 (a) and (b).
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Performance indicators
We measure our performance through financial and non-financial measures addressed below. Our performance is affected by trends and uncertainties which we experience.
1. Achieve consistent sales levels of $ 8,000,000 each fiscal year.
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Sales | $ 13,052,620 | $ 4,320,287 |
2005 sales surpassed our projected levels and we expect this trend to continue as the coal market continues its upward trend.
2. | Cash flows generated from collection of accounts receivables and customer advances (unearned revenues) of $ 500,000 per month. |
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It is common in the coal industry to consider accounts receivables within 1 year old to be current. This is a common perception not only in the industry in which we operate but also among other industries in China. Therefore improving our collection period from current period of approximately 1.5 years to 3 months will be a challenge. However, we may use other tactics to meet these goals such as offering discounts to encourage prepayments on contracts.
Collection of accounts receivables for users of our heating and electrical network varies from 4-6 months.
4. | Increase of the number of coal customers to 400. |
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Current trends in the Industry
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Given the increase in demand for coal production for electricity and heating production, the Central Government is encouraging sectors to build more power stations, coking factories, calcium carbide factories and silicon iron factories across the country. The coal industry is expected to grow at a rate of 9.5% per year. Sources: China Daily. A challenge in meeting this demand is transporting coal to nearby regions, such as Shanxi and Hebei Provinces, as transportation routes are currently inefficient or non existent. These routes are expected to be completed in the next 5 years. As a result, sales to these regions during this period may not be at levels we desire.
For Coal Group, methods of circumventing transportation challenges are to receive contracts granted by the Government whereby transportation is guaranteed fromLaiYeGou coal mine to final destination. Where contracts are privately arranged, transportation is arranged throughthehiring of 3rd party transporters or by customers. In some instances, coal is purchased by 3rd parties close in proximity to train stations where transportation to customer destinations is more efficiently arranged. However, transportation to destinations is limited tothose for which routes are in place.
For Heat Power, transportationfrom Guanbanwusuof coal toits plantsour facilityisprovided by Guanbanwusu, our source for coal.
Coal Group does not have competition in the usual sense of the term that most other businesses experience. There are approximately 30,000 coal mining companies throughout China; however, since demand currently exceeds supply, competition is not a variable which warrants concern in the operations of our business.
China's coal industry remains large and growing. Its customer base is chronically under-supplied. There are pressures from the Government to use nuclear power instead of coal due to environmental concerns; however, coal reserves in China are abundant and less expensive and a switch to other forms of resources to generate energy is unlikely. China's coal reserves are expected to last approximately 40 years. Source: China Daily.
The electricity and heating supply industry is also growing; however, the government is taking steps to monitor and control economic growth in the rural areas to ensure that the economy is developing at a stable rate.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Working Capital Needs:
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As of November 30, 2005 we had a working capitaldeficitof $ 773,6066,108,237. Over the next 12 months, we will require approximately $ 12,529,250 to sustain our working capital needs as follows:
| Coal Group | Heat Power | Total |
Materials | 4,743,750 | 2,406,250 | 7,150,000 |
Labor | 163,750 | 1,093,750 | 1,257,500 |
Overhead | 1,092,500 | 437,500 | 1,530,000 |
Selling expense | 1,310,000 | 205,000 | 1,515,000 |
Administrative expense | 808,000 | 268,750 | 1,076,750 |
total | $ 8,118,000 | $4,411,250 | $ 12,529,250 |
We anticipate sales will generate cash flows from collection of accounts receivables and cash flow from customer deposits will be sufficient to sustain our working capital needs. However we may require other sources of capital.
If additional capital is needed, we will explore financing options such as shareholder loans. Shareholder loans are payable on demand and interest is calculated at 6.31% per annum. At this time, wehave a $ 1,239,000 loan from the China Construction Bank Zhunger Branch for the purpose of funding Heat Power's operation. This loan is for a term of 1 year commencing October 13, 2005, with full payment of the loan due October 12, 2006. The interest rate is 6.045% payable per month. Coal Group obtained this loan originally and subsequently transferred the funds to Heat Power for funding of its operations. The transfer of such funds is not in violation of the loan agreement signed between Coal Group and China Construction Bank Zhunger Branch. Please see Exhibit 10.21 (a) and (b).
Shareholders loans are granted from time to time as required to meet current working capital needs. We have no formal agreement that ensures that we will receive such loans. We may exhaust this source of funding at any time.
We may also receive capital contributions from our shareholders.
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Plans for Expansion:
Coal Group
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In response to the escalating demand for its coal products, Coal Group is investing in infrastructure improvements necessary for increasing annual production capability of the LaiYeGou Coal Mine by 20% to 600,000 tons per year. Infrastructure improvements are expected to commence mid 2006. The total cost for improvements including procurement of mining equipment and construction and project management costs would be approximately $10,353,195 funded through shareholder loans or funds raised in the public market. This expansion is in its planning stages and we have received the necessary approvals from Government to commence such improvements.
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Our budget and timeline for such expansion is attached in Exhibit 99.11.
Please refer to Exhibit 99.15 for a listing of equipment used in current operations.
Heat Power completed its 2x12 megawatt thermoelectric station in XueJiaWan in December 2005. It is presently being tested and debugged. The total cost of the project through January 2005 was $ 15,772,500 and the plant is expected to be fully operational by May 2006. Heat Power does not intend on taking on any other projects requiring substantial capital in the next 12 months.
We do not know of any trends, events or uncertainties that are likely to have a material impact on our short-term or long-term liquidity other than those factors discussed above.
Cash Flows
Operating Activities:
Our cash flows provided by operating activities were $ 2,294,910 for 2005 compared to $ 1,397,426 in 2004. The following summarizes the inflow and outflow of cash for these periods:
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Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable | (612,214) | 784,686806,386 |
Increase (decrease) in customer deposits | 731,172 | (6,041)3,625 |
Increase in advances to suppliers | (3,070,146) | (2,058,348)351) |
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Decrease (increase) in inventory | (70,389) | 6,7112,203,861 |
Increase in other accounts payable | 137,539 | 205,038(2,384,035) |
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Other | 1,815,720(428,801) | 1,524,205(2,546,683) |
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Net Cash Provided (Consumed) By Operating | $ 2,294,910$ | $ 1,397,426$ |
Activities | 6,604,535 | (2,818,888) |
Accounts Receivable.It is common in the coal industry to consider accounts current if they are outstanding for 1 year. We normally have these accounts settled between 1.5 years and 2 years. The collection of accounts for users of our heating and electrical network varies from 4-6 months.
Customer Deposits.Deposits on sales of coal are a normal business practice that ensures that the customer obtains Coal Group's Product at the market price determined on the date of purchase.
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Advances to Suppliers.Advances were made to suppliers of materials required for the construction and completion of Heat Power’s expansion plan. Prepayment is also a common business practice in China as it allows for a determined price and in some instances will grant us discounts on purchases.
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Inventory.Inventory consists of operating supplies used incoal mine operation and raw materials for heat generation.
Other Accounts Payable.These amounts consist ofaccruals made for freight, repairs and maintenance of heating plants, labor union fees, social insurance, and technical training for our employees.
Our cash consumed by investing activities were $ 11,801,566686,838 in 2005 and $977,8181,256,629 in 2004. These consist mainly of amounts expended on Heat Power's construction of its thermoelectric plant. This project commenced in June 2004 and was completed December 2005.
In 2004 we generated $ 1,202,952730,555 from the sale of our investment in heat power and received proceeds in the amount of $ 474,203 from the sale of atrain.
Our cash flows from financing activities were $9,727,7505,289,828 in 2005 of which $ 1,239,99000 was as aresult of a short term loan from of which we obtainedChina Construction Bank Zhunger Branch for the purpose of funding Heat Power¡¯s operations. This loan is for a term of 1 year commencing October 13, 2005, with full payment of the loan due October 12, 2006. The interest rate is 6.045% payable monthly. Coal Group obtained this loan and transferred the funds to Heat Power for funding of its operations. The transfer of such funds is not in violation of the loan agreement signed between Coal Group and China Construction Bank Zhunger Branch. Please see Exhibit 10.21 (a) and (b).shareholder loans under short term notes, substantially from our President, Mr. Ding. These loans are charged at an interest rate of 6.13% per annum.
In 2003, cash flows provided were $ 358,464 of which our shareholders provided the Company with a capital contribution for general working capital needs.
The remaining $8,488,7504,050,828 was shareholder loans advanced to Heat Power for the purpose of funding the XiaJiaWan Expansion.There were no shareholder loans made to Coal Group to fund its operations.
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We do not have any material commitments for capital expenditures as our expansion plans for construction of the thermoelectric plans of Heat Power have been completed as of December 2005, funded through shareholder loans and cash flow generated.Our expansion plans for theLaiYeGoumine of Coal Group are inthe planning stage andwehave not signed any agreements whichrequire capital commitments.The total cost of the expansion is budgeted to be approximately$10,353,19510,353,195. We have title to all our capital assets consisting of production equipment, automobiles, and office equipment.
Heat Power's offices are currently leased on a month to month basis and Coal Group occupies space purchased in 1998. Coal Group holds title to this property in the form of a 50 year lease from the Government. There are no amounts owing.
Heat Power is obligated to make interest payments on a loan obtained through Coal Group as mentioned above.
Coal Group's business is seasonal in that sales are particularly low in February, due to the Chinese New Year holiday. During this time our business is closed for 2 weeks. As a result, sales in March are usually higher.
Heat Power sales level relating to heat generation is particularly low from April through October as the climate in the region is high, reducing heating requirements.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no off balance sheet arrangements.
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Principal Business Office
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Principal Business Office
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Our principal business office is located at No.57, Xinhua East Street, Hohhot City, Inner Mongolia, where our sales, legal, administration, accounting, finance and management departments are located. The third floor is approximately 5,050 square feet and is kept in good condition.
The office building was purchased by our President, Mr. Ding, in July 1998 on behalf of Coal Group and he subsequently transferred title to Coal Group once it obtained a business license. The full purchase price has been paid and no amounts remain outstanding for this property. The building has 3 floors and is 14,674 square feet.
We occupy the 3rd floor and the 1st and 2nd floors are occupied by XianGrongCommercial & Trade Co., Ltd where they operate aRrestaurant. Coal Group provides this space in exchange for property maintenance and catering services. Catering services and various banquets held throughout the year for promotion purposes cost approximately $25,000.Expenses exceeding $25,000 are paid. Please see Exhibit 10.18.Coal Group does not have a formal agreement with XianGrong Restaurant.
The property certificates for each floor are attached in Exhibit 99.6 (1st floor), 99.7 (2nd floor), and 99.8 (3rd floor).
The land on which the office building is situated is leased from the PRC Government or previous holders of the lease for a period of 50 years, expiring in 2048. A lease from the PRC Government grants use of land by obtaining a State Owned Land Usage Certificate and a lease obtained through previous lease holders grants use of land by obtaining a Collective Land Usage Certificate. Land in China cannot be owned and the only form of ownership is by way of lease for a period of up to 50 years. A regulation Coal Group must comply with in order to keep the lease is the use of the land as specified in the business license. Any changes in use must be approved by the PRC Government.
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LaiYeGou Mine
Location & Access
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The location of the LaiYeGou mine is south-east ofBianjia Road Gongjia Roadand is approximately 230 hectares. The location is central as it intersects with national highways making access to the mine central to regional areasthrough No. 210 National Highway. The distance fromLaiYeGou to each location is as follows:.
- Dongsheng - 70 km
(-Exhibit 99.16(a) - Baotou City - 170km
(-Exhibit 99.16(b) - XueJiaWanTown - 145 km
(-Exhibit 99.16(c) - Yulin City, Shang'xi Province - 215 km
(-Exhibit 99.17(d) - Wuhai City - 370 km
(-Exhibit 99.16(e)
There are other transportation routes.BaoShen Railway crosses Dongsheng where Dongsheng Coalfield and Shenfu Coalfield are located. These mines are 35 km away fromarailway collection station and therefore a convenient location where Coal Group is able to purchase raw materials and transport it to customers.(Please refer toExhibit 99.16(f).
Access to the property is monitored strictly by mine managers. Prior to entering the premises, mine managers assess condition and safety reports from the previous day and determine location and safety parameters for employees. Condition and safety reports are prepared on a daily basis and serves as a basis for permitting entry to the mine permitted and locations where employees are permitted to work.
Ownership & Previous Operations
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In June 1999 the LaiYeGou mine was acquired and the purchase contract is attached in Exhibit 10.17. The land in which the mine is located is leased for a period of 50 years from the PRC Government. As mentioned previously, land in China cannot be owned and the only form of ownership is by way of lease for a period of up to 50 years. A regulation we must comply with in order to keep the lease is the use of the land as specified in the business license. Any changes in use must be approved by the PRC Government.
Since acquisition of LaiYeGou, Coal Group's activities have been coal exploration for the purpose of supplying raw materials to mostly heating and power industries and retail customers. The LaiYeGou mine was previously owned by Inner Mongolia Dongsheng, Dongwang Cashmere and Weave Co., Ltd., which did not use the mine for any exploration.
In order to maintain our business license, we are required to pass random periodic safety inspections which check for gas and water seepage, ventilation, communication methods between in and outside of mine, any breach of environmental laws and certifications of employees who work in the mine. Mine managers and staff must be trained and have mine management qualification certificate obtained through the Coal Safety Production Bureau. To date, we have not breached any of the rules and regulations rendering our mine unsafe. Mine managers on site perform daily safety inspections.
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Current Conditions & Plans for Improvements
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The LaiYeGou coal mine is an undergroundsurfaceoperation wherecapacitycurrent productionis 500,000 metric tons per year. Since acquisition, we have made enhancements such as reconstruction of wider laneways for access to the mine and from mine to coal field, construction of 7 work stations and emergency exits, and improvements to draught system.The total cost for the mine to be fully operational is approximately $480,000.
Our current program for exploration consists of expanding mining capabilities. Our plans for development consist of increasing annual production capability of the LaiYeGou Coal mine by24020% to1,2600,000 tons per year commencingMay 2006. The total cost for improvements including procurement of mining equipment would be approximately $10,353,19510,353,1954 million funded by way of shareholder loans, current cash flow andorfunds raised in the public market.
The main equipment used on the mining site consists of drilling machines, a central transformer substation, and safety equipment such as a gas controller and exhaust fan which are located inside the mine. This equipmentwas purchased in 2000 andis kept in good condition. The useful life of the equipment is 10 years.Other plant and equipment used in the mine is as follows:
| Purchase | | Useful |
Plant & Equipment | | | Cost | |
| Date | | Life |
Warehouse | Jan. 2000 | 7,000 | 10 |
Dynamite storeroom | Jan. 2001 | 19,000 | 10 |
Cafeteria | Sep.1999 | 3,000 | 10 |
Construction of work stations | Sep.1999 | 5,500 | 10 |
No.1 office | Sep.1999 | 16,000 | 15 |
No.2 office | Sep.1999 | 15,000 | 15 |
Electric network | Sep.2002 | 8,500 | 10 |
Electronic scale | June 2002 | 8,000 | 20 |
West bungalow | June 2002 | 8,500 | 20 |
Coal filter | May 2002 | 14,000 | 10 |
Construction for electronic | June 2002 | 3,300 | 10 |
scale | | | | |
Asphalt road | Aug. 2004 | 16,000 | 10 |
The source of power utilized for the equipment comes from a 10KV single circuit supplied by Changzhang Town and is converted to 380 volts by our transformer. The voltage used on the surface of the mine and inside the mine varies from 220 to 380 volts and 127 to 380 volts, respectively.The expansion of the mine will require additional equipment and is listed in Exhibit 99.15.
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Occupying an area of 230 hectares at the heart of Shen Fu County nearDongsheng Citythe capital city of Hohhot, thisundergroundsurface coal mine has established geological reserves of26.0925.7 million metric tons. As of May 2005, we have used6.594.27 million tons and19.521.43 million tons remain. The product mined, using surface methods, is high quality, non-feltbaking coal that has low sulphur, low phosphorus and low ash contents. The estimate of geological reserves was made by Inner Mongolia Coal Field Geology Bureau, an independent 3rdparty. The survey was completed in May 2005. Please refer to Exhibit 99.9 and 99.9 (a).
The coalexpropriateproduced meets the stringent environmental standards set by the Central Government of China. The company's environmentally friendly coal is ideal for general heating applications as well as for power generation, with a heat rating of 6,800--7,000 kcal.
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Principal Business Office
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Heat Power's Administration, Finance, and Heat Station and Project Management Departments are locatedwhere the newly constructed thermoelectric plantsinYingze Residential Area, Xuejiawan Town, Zhunger County. The office space is approximately 24,272 square feet.XueJiaWan Town at No.1, Building 4, Residential Area, Ankangli, Inner Mongolia.
The administration department office is 968 square feet and consists of 6 employees. The finance department office is 538 square feet and consists of 4 employees. The Heat Station and Project Management Department office is 1,400 square feet and consists of 10 employees.
Upon completion of the expansion project in XueJiaWan, our offices will be moved to the location where thermoelectric plants will be constructed. Construction of these plants will consist of office space of approximately 24,272 square feet where all our departments will be located.
XueJiaWan Thermoelectric Plant and Office Space
The 3.96 hectares land where the office buildingiswill beconstructed and where our thermoelectric plant will be located is leased from the PRC Government for a period of 50 years, expiring in 2053. Land in China cannot be owned and the only form of ownership is by way of lease for a period of up to 50 years. A regulation we must comply with in order to keep the lease consists of using the land as specified in the business license.
We do not acquire real estate for the purpose of realizing capital gain or for income. We do not hold any investments or interests in real estate, investments in real estate mortgages, or securities of or interests in entities primarily engaged in real estate activities, nor do we expect to do so in the future.
Administrative Branch Office
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Our administrative branch office for North American investor relations and U.S. regulatory reporting is located at 6130 Elton Ave., Las Vegas, Nevada 89107.
Our telephone number is 702-216-0472 and our fax number is 604-697-8898. The facility includes answering and English/Chinese translation services, EDGAR filing services, fax services, reception area and shared office and boardroom meeting facilities. This office is provided rent free by our President, Mr. Ding, and is kept in good condition. There are currently no proposed programs for the renovation, improvement or development of the facilities that we currently use. We believe that this arrangement is suitable given the nature of our current operations, and also believe that we will not need to lease additional administrative offices for at least the next 12 months.
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CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
Acquisition of Subsidiary
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On November 30, 2004, we entered into a Share Exchange Agreement with Coal Group and Heat Power, both Chinese Corporations, whereby we acquired all the issued and outstanding stock of Coal Groupworth $7,255,140and 49% of the issued and outstanding stock of Heat Powerworth$1,185,006, for a total of $8,440,146for consideration of 45,000,000 shares of our common stock. These shares were exempt from registration under Regulation S of the Securities Act as they were made to off-shore, non US residents.
The remaining 51% of Heat Power is owned by Coal Group. In September 2003, our President and majority shareholder, Mr. Ding, acquired a 70% interest in Heat Power. That interest was acquired through a contribution of property which is used by Heat Power in its operations.Theproperty was capitalizedAlthough theproperty was appraised at$2,534,000 and,it has beencapitalized at the original cost to our Mr. Dingas at its appraised value of $2,534,000. In February, 2004 the Mr. Ding transferred this equity interest to Coal Group. In March 2004, Coal Group sold 15% of its interest to another shareholder. In August of 2004, a further 4% interest was sold to a shareholder leaving 51% to be owned by Coal Group. As a result of the Share Exchange Agreement, Coal Group and the Company together now own 100% of the outstanding capital stock of Heat Power.
Coal Group and Heat Power thus became our wholly-owned subsidiaries. The shareholders of both companies unanimously agreed to enter into the Agreement for the purposes of restructuring in anticipation of becoming listed on the OTC Bulletin Board. We were formed by the shareholders of Coal Group and Heat Power for this purpose and prior to entering into the Agreement; we had no assets, liabilities or equity and had not issued any of our shares. As a result of entering into the Agreement; the shareholders of Coal Group and Heat Power became our shareholders. The 45,000,000 shares were allocated based on the capital contributions or ownership of Coal Group and Heat Power. The Agreement therefore was a non-arms length transaction.
Ourshareholderssshareholders haveadvanced the following amounts toHeat Powerusfor the purposes of satisfying working capital needs and funding forXueJiaWan Expansion:
Net Advances | | | |
Total December 31, 2003 | $ 930,289 | | |
| 2,786,249 | | |
Interest Charged | 63,711 | | |
Balance December 31, 2004 | $ 3,780,249 | | |
Coal Group | | 5,075,000 | |
Guo Zhiyong | | $1,226,253 | 413,750 |
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Hangzhou Dayuan Group Co., Ltd. | 4,155,4811,912,500 |
Xinghe County Haifu Coal Transportation & Sales Co., Ltd. | 1,087,500715,745 |
Ding Wen Xiang | 733,607 |
TotalNovember 30, 2005 | $8,488,7507,831,086 |
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During the 6 months ended May 30, 2005, we received an additional $ 1,201,130 in shareholder loans.
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These loans are payable upon demand and interest is charged at 6.31% per annum on balances owing. We have no formalized agreements withour shareholdersMr. Dingguaranteeing that certain amounts of funds will be available to us. We may exhaust this source of funding anytime.
We expect this source of funding to continue; however, in the event shareholder loans are no long granted to us, we may obtain long or short term financing or downsize our operations. There are no formal agreements in place with respect to shareholder loans.
To date, we have not entered into any transactions with promoters. Transactions involving, our directors, orofficers,orprincipal shareholders consist of the above noted principal shareholders providing shareholder loans to fund our thermoelectric plant expansion and working capital needs.There is no formal agreement with principal shareholders.
Investments in Related Parties
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In September 2003, our President and majority shareholder, Mr. Ding, acquired a 70% interest in Heat Power. That interest was acquired through a contribution of property which is used by Heat Power in its operations. The property was capitalizedasatits appraised value ofthe amount Mr. Ding paid for the assets he contributed.$2,534,000.In February, 2004 the Mr. Ding transferred this equity interest to Coal Group. In March 2004, Coal Group sold 15% of its interest another shareholder. In August of 2004, a further 4% interest was sold to a shareholder. The price of each of these transactions was proportionately equal to the total of the appraised value of the property contributed at the time of Mr. Ding's contribution. In the case of each of these sales, the proceeds were loaned to Heat Power.
MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
No Public Market for Common Stock
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There is no public trading market for our shares in the United States or elsewhere. We anticipate applying for a listing on the OTC Bulletin Board upon effectiveness of this registration statement. There can be no assurance, however, that a public market will materialize.
Stockholders of Our Common Shares
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As of**DATE**April 14, 2006, we had 30 registered shareholders and 45,000,000 shares outstanding.
Not including shares registered in this prospectus, a total of 12,504,783 (45,000,000-32,495,217) shares of our common stock will be available for resale to the public after November 20, 2006 in accordance with the volume and trading limitations of Rule 144 of the Act. In general, under Rule 144 as currently in effect, a person who has beneficially owned shares of a company's common
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stock for at least one year is entitled to sell within any three month period a number of shares that does not exceed the greater of:
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1. | 1% of the number of shares of the company's common stock then outstanding which, in our case, will equal 450,000 shares as of the date of this prospectus; or |
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2. | the average weekly trading volume of the company's common stock during the four calendar weeks preceding the filing of a notice on form 144 with respect to the sale. |
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Sales under Rule 144 are also subject to manner of sale provisions and notice requirements and to the availability of current public information about the company.
Under Rule 144(k), a person who is not one of the company's affiliates at any time during the three months preceding a sale, and who has beneficially owned the shares proposed to be sold for at least two years, is entitled to sell shares without complying with the manner of sale, public information, volume limitation or notice provisions of Rule 144.
There are no outstanding options or warrants to purchase, or securities convertible into shares or equity compensation plans. Our issued and outstanding shares could be sold at the appropriate time pursuant to Rule 144 of the Securities Act.
We do not anticipate that we will declare any dividends in the foreseeable future. Although there are no restrictions that limit our ability to pay dividends on our shares, our intention is to retain future earnings for use in our operations and the expansion of our business. We also do not have any securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans.
The following table sets forth certain information as to our three highest paid officers and directors for the fiscal years ended November 31, 2004 and 2003.
Summary Compensation Table
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Summary Compensation Table
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The table below summarizes all compensation awarded to, earned by, or paid to our executive officers by any person for all services rendered in all capacities to us for the fiscal year ended November 30,200452005 and200342004.
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| | LONG TERM COMPENSATION | | | | |
| | | | | | RESTRICTED | | | |
| | | | | | OPTION | | | |
| | | | | OTHER ANNUAL | STOCKS/PAYOUTS | SARS | LTIP | ALL OTHER |
NAME | TITLE | YEAR | SALARY | BONUS | COMPENSATION | AWARDED | ($) | COMPENSATION | COMPENSATION |
WenXiang Ding | President, | 20054 | $6,800 | -0- | -0- | -0- | -0- | -0- | -0- |
| CEO, | | | | | | | | |
| Secretary and | | | | | | | | |
| Director | | | | | | | | |
| | 200342004 | $6,800 | -0- | -0- | -0- | -0- | -0- | -0- |
YanHua Li | Director | 20054 | $5,100 | -0- | -0- | -0- | -0- | -0- | -0- |
| | 200342004 | $5,100 | -0- | -0- | -0- | -0- | -0- | -0- |
WuSheng Liu | CFO | 20054 | $9,000 | -0- | -0- | -0- | -0- | -0- | -0- |
| | 200342004 | $9.000 | -0- | -0- | -0- | -0- | -0- | -0- |
Wepresently do nothaveemployment agreements withany compensation agreement withMr. Ding, Mrs. Li or Mr. Liu.Please see Exhibit 10.14(a)(b)(c).
We do not pay our directors any compensation for a director to serve as a director on our board of directors.
We have not granted any stock options to our executive officers since our incorporation.
We do not have any employment or consulting agreement with any of our officers or directors and we will not pay our directors any amount for acting on the Board of Directors.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | |
November 30, 20054and 2004 (Audited) | |
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Accountant’s Audit Report | F-1 |
Consolidated Balance Sheets | F-2 |
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Earnings | |
Accumulated | F-3 |
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity | F-4 |
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | F-5 |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements | F-6 |
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CHINA ENERGY CORPORATION
Consolidated Financial Statements
NOVEMBER 30, 2005
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ROBERT G. JEFFREY CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT 61 BERDAN AVENUE WAYNE, NEW JERSEY 07470
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LICENSED TO PRACTICE | TEL: 973-628-0022 |
IN NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY | FAX: 973-696-9002 |
MEMBER OF AICPA | E-MAIL: |
rgjcpa@erols.comoptonline.net | | |
PRIVATE COMPANIES PRACTICE SECTION | | |
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Board of Directors China Energy Corporation
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I have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of China Energy Corporation as of November 30, 2005, and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the years ended November 30, 2005 and 2004. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company management. My responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on my audit.
I conducted the audit in accordance with the standards ofthePublic Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that I plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor was I engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. My audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate under the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, I express no such opinion. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. I believe that my audit provides a reasonable basis for my opinion.
In my opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of China Energy Corporation as of November 30, 2005 and the results of its operations and cash flows for the years ended November 30, 2005 and 2004 in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
As discussed in Note 3 to the financial statements, certain errors were discovered in the financial statements of the year endedDecemberNovember 30, 2004. Accordingly, the 2004 statements of income, changes in stockholders' equity and cash flows have been restated to correct the errors and the balances of paid in capital and retained earnings of 2004 have been restated to correct the opening balances.
/s/Robert G. Jeffrey
ROBERT G. JEFFREY
March 24April 14, 2006 Wayne, New Jersey
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CHINA ENERGY CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
November 30, 2005
ASSETS | |
Current Assets: | |
Cash | $ 1,931,249 |
Accounts receivable | 979,074 |
Notes receivable | 37,170 |
Advances to suppliers | 111,838226,566 |
Other accounts receivable | 1,937,202 |
Inventory | 176,239 |
Total current assets | 5,172,772287,500 |
Fixed Assets: | |
Office equipment and vehicles | 3,500,421 |
Coal mine | 208,636 |
Construction in progress | 13,492,493379,975 |
Total fixed assets | 17,201,550089,032 |
Less accumulated depreciation and depletion | 680,021 |
Net fixed assets | 16,521,529409,011 |
Other Assets: | |
Long term investment | 241,634238,650 |
Deferred charges | 34,61232,402 |
Deposits | 483,268 |
Total other assets | 759,514754,320 |
Total Assets | $22,453,815450,831 |
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | |
Current Liabilities: | |
Notes payable | 1,239,000 |
Accounts payable | 678,308 |
Advances from customers | 734,787 |
Accrued liabilities | 370,610 |
Taxes payable | 49,879 |
Shareholder loans | 8,488,750 |
| 7,831,086 |
Other accounts payables | 481,367377,339 |
Total current liabilities | 12,042,701 |
| 11,281,009 |
Stockholders' Equity: | |
Common stock: authorized 200,000,000 shares of | |
$.001 par value; 45,000,000 issued and outstanding | 45,000 |
Additional paid-in capital | 8,655,805 |
Retained earnings | 1,687,973 |
| 2,068,145 |
Other comprehensive incomeStatutory reserves | 22,336 |
| 364,967 |
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Total | stockholders' | equityOther comprehensive income | 10,411,114 |
| | | 35,905 |
Total | stockholders' equity | | 11,169,822 |
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | $22,453,815450,831 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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CHINA ENERGY CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME Years Ended November 30, 2005 and 2004
| 2005 | 2004 |
Revenue | $13,052,620 | $ 4,320,287 |
Cost of sales | | |
| 6,515,2315,950,665 | 2,370,255186,698 |
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Gross profit(loss) | 6,537,3897,101,955 | 1,950,0322,133,589 |
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Other operating income | 5,031 | - |
Operating expenses: | | |
Selling | 647,094 | 699,137 |
General and administrative | 793,520 | 275,929 |
Total expenses | 1,440,614 | 975,066 |
Operating income(loss) | | |
| 5,101,806666,372 | 974,966 1,158,523 |
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Other income (expense): | | |
Interest income | - | 16,263 |
Interest expense | (10,768) | - |
Nonoperating income | | 278,681 |
| 40,34537,361 | |
Nonoperating expense | (7,946) | (11,121) |
Income Before Income Taxes | | |
| 5,123,437685,019 | 1,258,789442,346 |
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Provision for Income Taxes | 1,760,209 | 286,037 |
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Net Income | | |
| 3,363,228924,810 | 972,752 1,156,309 |
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Other Comprehensive Income: | | |
Gain on foreign currency conversion | 22,33635,905 | -___ |
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Total Comprehensive Income | $ 3,385,624960,715 | $972,752$1,156,309 |
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Net Income per share - | | |
Basic and Diluted | $.0709 | $.0203 |
Weighted average | | |
number of shares | | |
outstanding | 45,000,000 | 45,000,000 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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CHINA ENERGY CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
For the Years Ended November 30, 2005, and 2004
| | | | | | | Other | | |
| Common Stock | | Additional | | Retained | Comprehensive | | |
| Shares | Amount | | Paid in Capital | | Earnings | Income | | Total |
Balance, November 30,2003 | 23,019,660 | $23,020 | $4,103,509 | $(2,648,007) | | $ | 1,478,522 |
Capital contributions | 21,980,340 | 21,980 | 4,552,296 | | | | | 4,574,276 |
Net income for period | | | | | 972,752 | | | 972,752 |
Balance, November 30, 2004 | 45,000,000 | $45,000 | $8,655,805 | $(1,675,255) | | $ | 7,025,550 |
Net income for period | | | | | 3,363,228 | | | 3,363,228 |
Other comprehensive income | | | | | | | 22,336 | | 22,336 |
Balance, November 30, 2005 | 45,000,000 | $45,000 | $8,655,805 | $1,687,973 | $22,336 | $10,411,114 |
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| Common Stock | Additional | Retained | Statutory | Comprehensive | | | |
| Shares | Amount | Paid in Capital | Earnings | Reserves | Income | Total | | |
Balance, November 30,2003 | 23,019,660 | $23,020 | $4,103,509 | $(2,648,007) | $ - | $ - | $ 1,478,522 | | |
Capital contributions | 21,980,340 | 21,980 | 4,552,296 | | | | 4,574,276 | | |
Net income for period | | | | 1,156,309 | - | | 1,156,309 | | |
Balance, November 30, 2004 | 45,000,000 | 45,000 | 8,655,805 | (1,491,698) | - | - | 7,209,107 | | |
Net income for period | | | | 3,559,843 | 364,967 | | 3,924,810 | | |
Other comprehensive income | | | | | | 35,905 | 35,905 | | |
Balance, November 30, 2005 | 45,000,000 | $45,000 | $8,655,805 | $ 2,068,145 | $364,967 | $35,905 | $11,169,822 | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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CHINA ENERGY CORPORATION |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS |
Years Ended November 30, 2005 and 2004 |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATIONS: | 2005 | 2004 |
Net profit (loss)CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATIONS: | $ 3,363,228 | $ 972,752 |
Net profit | $ 3,924,810 | $ 1,156,309 |
Charges not requiring the outlay of cash: | | |
Depreciation and depletion | 344,502 | 193,601 |
| | 249,497 |
Gain on disposal of fixed assets | - | (212,249) |
Profit on sales of long term investments | - | (66,064) |
Provision for bad debts | 367 | 613 |
Equity interest in loss of investment company | 2,984 | - |
Changes in assets and liabilities: | | |
(Increase) increase in accounts receivable | (612,214) | 784,686806,386 |
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(Decrease) increaseIncreasein customer deposits | 731,162 | (6,041)3,625 |
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(Increase) decrease in other receivables | (1,078,440) | 2,734,631712,921 |
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Increase (decrease) in advances to suppliers | (3,037,146)2,922,418 | (2,058,348351) |
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(Increase) decrease in inventory | (70,389) | 6,7112,203,861 |
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Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses | 89,931 | (89,931) |
(Decrease) increase in taxes payable | (189,818) | 145,789 |
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable | 137,539 | (1,166,554(2,384,035) |
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Increase in accrued liabilities | 302,710 | 2,9536,576 |
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Increase (decrease) in advances to employees | 50,161 | (50,161) |
Increase (decrease) in other accounts payable | (3,773,805)85,982 | 205,038(5,243,674) |
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Increase in notes receivable | (37,170) | - |
Net Cash Provided(Consumed)By Operating Activities | 2,294,9106,604,535 | 1,397,426(2,818,888) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | | |
Purchases of computers, automobiles, and equipment | (639,568) | (149,289(100,192) |
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Increase in construction in progress | (11,315,221202,703) | (2,085,188)(1,713,372) |
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Proceeds of sales of fixed assets | - | 474,203 |
Proceeds sales of long term investments | - | 1,202,952730,555 |
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Decrease in deferred charges | | |
| 153,223155,433 | 62,772(164,555) |
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Increase in deposits | - | (483,268) |
Net Cash Consumed By | | |
Investing Activities | _________(11,686,838) | (1,256,629) |
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Net Cash Consumed By | (11,801,566) | (977,818) |
Investing Activities | | |
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | | |
Capital contribution | | 358,4641,073,331 |
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Borrowing under short term notes | 1,239,000 | - |
Advances from stockholders | 8,488,7504,050,828 | -3,780,258 |
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Net Cash Provided By Financing Activities | | |
| 5,289,828 | 4,853,589 |
Net Cash Provided By Financing ActivitiesExchange rate effect on | 9,727,75035,905 | 358,064-___ |
cash | | |
Exchange rate effect on cashNet Change in Cash Balances | | - |
| 22,336243,430 | ___778,072 |
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Net Change in Cash BalancesCash balance, beginning of period | 243,4301,687,819 | 778,072909,747 |
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Cash balance,beginningendof period | 1,687,819$1,931,249 | 909,747$1,687,819 |
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Cash balance, end of period | $1,931,249 | $1,687,819 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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CHINA ENERGY CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
November 30, 2005
1. ORGANIZATION and BUSINESS
Organization of Company
China Energy Corporation (Energy) is a Nevada corporation, formed October 11, 2002 as Omega Project Consultations, Inc. The name was changed to China Energy Corporation on November 3, 2004. On November 30, 2004, Energy acquired all of the equity interests of Inner Mongolia Tehong Coal Group Co., Ltd. (Coal Group) a corporation organized under the laws of the People's Republic of China (China), in return for shares of common stock. This acquisition has been treated in substance as a capital transaction; it was accounted for as a reverse merger, a procedure that treats the transaction as though Coal Group had acquired Energy.
Historical financial and other information of Coal Group will be presented in all public filings. Under the accounting for a reverse merger, the assets and liabilities of Energy were recorded on the books of Coal Group, the continuing company, at their market values which approximate net realizable value, and the stockholders’ equity accounts of Coal Group were reorganized to reflect the shares issued in this transaction.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the effect of the acquisition on the financial position of Coal Group and the results of its operations. The consolidated statements of income for the years ended November 30, 2005 and 2004 are based on the historical statements of operations of Coal Group and its subsidiary for those periods.
Coal Group, a subsidiary of Energy, was organized in China on August 8, 2000 as Inner Mongolia Zhunger Tehong Coal Co., Ltd. The name was changed in December 2003. Coal Group produces coal and buys, sells and transports it, serving a large customer base in the Inner Mongolia District of China. Coal Group owns a coal mine in the Inner Mongolia District. The principal customer of this mine is a nearby coking factory. The Company does not view this concentration as a significant risk.
CHINA ENERGY CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS November 30, 2005
1. ORGANIZATION and BUSINESS (CONTINUED)
In September 2003, the principal shareholder of Coal Group acquired a 70% interest in Inner Mongolia Zhunger Heat Power Co., Ltd. (Heat Power), a China corporation which supplies hot water to a portion of the XuanJiaWan area of the Inner Mongolia District. In February, 2004 the shareholder transferred this equity interest to Coal Group. During March and August 2004, Coal Group sold a total of 19% of Heat Power. During 2003, Heat Power was granted a license, which constitutes a monopoly, to supply hot water to the entire XuanJiaWan area. To provide for this requirement, construction began in 2004 on a thermoelectric plant. When complete, this facility will produce hot water as a byproduct of power generation and will replace the facilities which now produce hot water. The electricity will be sold to a local government agency which supplies the electricity needs of the XuanJiaWan area. Coal to power this thermoelectric plant will come from a local coal mine with which Heat Power has a supply contract. Energy does not believe this concentration constitutes a significant risk.
Simultaneously with the acquisition by Energy of the capital stock of Coal Group, Energy also acquired the 49% of the capital stock of Heat Power not then owned by Coal Group. As a result of that acquisition, Coal Group and the Company together now own 100% of the outstanding capital stock of Heat Power. The total consideration for these acquisitions was 45,000,000 shares of the common stock of Energy. Of this total, 8,028,747 shares were allocated to the minority shareholders (49%) of Heat Power. The assets of Heat Power have been valued on the accounting records at the amounts originally paid for those shares, during the preceding years, by the affected shareholders. Heat Power has been consolidated in these financial statements as of the beginning of the periods presented.
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Energy and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
For purposes of the statements of cash flows, the Company considers all short term debt securities purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
Concentrations Of Credit Risk
Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist of cash, short term receivables, advances to suppliers, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, and short term loans payable. These instruments are denominated in the currency of China. At November 30, 2005, Company cash balances were on deposit at financial institutions in China.
CHINA ENERGY CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
November 30, 2004
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT'D)
Revenue is realized from sales of products. Recognition occurs upon delivery. In determining recognition, the following criteria are considered: persuasive evidence exists that there is an arrangement between the buyer and seller; delivery has occurred; the sales price is fixed or determinable; and collectability is reasonably assured.
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments
The carrying amounts of the Company's financial instruments, which include cash, receivables and advances, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and amounts due on short term loans, approximate their fair values at November 30, 2005.
Fixed assets are recorded at cost. Depreciation is computed using the straight line method, with lives of five years for electrical and office equipment, ten years for transportation equipment, and 45 years for buildings.
The cost of the coal mine is being written off by depletion charges as coal is extracted cost per ton has been calculated using a geological study to estimate the total quantity of coal available in the mine; depletion charges are calculated by multiplying the cost per ton by the quantities of coal extracted during each period. Costs include the original purchase price of the mine plus costs of mine improvements, principally the cost of road building. Depletion charges were $10,540 and $13,034 in 2005 and 2004, respectively.
Coal Group and Heat Power generate their income in China where Value Added Tax, Income Tax, City Construction and Development Tax and Education Surcharge taxes are applicable. Energy, Coal Group, and Heat Power do not conduct any operations in the U.S.; therefore, U.S. taxes are not applicable.
Deferred income taxes are recorded to reflect the tax consequences or benefits to future years of any temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and amounts recorded on the accounting records, and of net operating loss carryforwards.
CHINA ENERGY CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
November 30, 2005
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT'D)
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market, with cost being determined on the first in first out basis.
At November 30, 2005 inventories consisted solely of operating supplies.
Use Of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain reported amounts and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimated.
Investments
Investments in which the Company owns a 20% or greater equity interest are accounted for by the equity method of accounting.
The Company will expense advertising costs when the advertisement occurs. There were no advertising expenses in 2005 and 2004.
The Company computes net income (loss) per common share in accordance with SFAS No. 128, "Earnings Per Share" and SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 98 ("SAB 98"). Under the provisions of SFAS No. 128 and SAB 98, basic and diluted net income (loss) per common share are computed by dividing the amount available to common shareholders for the period by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Accordingly, the number of weighted average shares outstanding as well as the amount of net income per share are presented for basic and diluted per share calculations for all years reflected in the accompanying financial statements.
Management accounts for the operations of the Company in two segments: Coal Group and Heat Power.
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CHINA ENERGY CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
November 30, 2005
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT'D)
Foreign Currency Translation
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All Company assets are located in the Republic of China. These assets and related liabilities are recorded on the books of the Company in the currency of China (Renminbi). They are translated into US dollars as follows:
(a) Current assets, current liabilities and long term monetary assets and liabilities, at the rate of exchange in effect as at the balance sheet date;
(b) Non-monetary assets and liabilities at the exchange rates prevailing at the time of the acquisition of the assets or assumption of liabilities; and,
(c) Revenues and expenses, at the average rate of exchange for the year.
Gains and losses arising from the translation of foreign currency will be included in other comprehensive income. There had been no such gains and losses through July 21, 2005 as the exchange rate up to that date for the Chinese currency was a fixed amount relative to the U.S. dollar.
The Company allocates 10% of its after tax profits, if any, to a Statutory Reserve Fund and 5% to a Statutory Public Welfare Fund, as determined from year to year. These funds are allocated appropriately until reserves reaches 50% of Paid in Capital.
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CHINA ENERGY CORPORATION NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS November 30, 2005
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Certain errors affecting the 2004 financial statements have been discovered during an internal review. Correcting these errors resulted in changes in the net income attributable to common shareholders with a resultant increase in retained earnings a decrease in additional paid in capital and certain changes in the statement of cash flows as of December 31, 2004 and for the year then ended. The 2004 financial statements have, therefore, been restated to correct these errors. The restated amounts are compared with the amounts previously reported in the following table.
STATEMENT OF INCOME |
| AS ORIGINALLY | | |
| REPORTED | ADJUSTMENTS | AS RESTATED |
Revenue | $4,145,205 | $ 175,082 (1)2) | $4,320,287 |
Cost of sales | 3,786,315 | 1,416,060599,617(1) | 2,370,2552,186,698 |
Gross profit | 358,890 | 1,591,1421,774,699 | 1,950,0322,133,589 |
Selling and | | | |
administrative | | | |
expenses | 925,894 | (49,172)(2) | 975,066 |
Operating profit | | | |
(loss) | (567,004) | 1,541,9701,725,527 | 974,9661,158,523 |
Other income | | | |
(expense) | (11,155) | 294,978(1) | 283,823 |
Income (loss) before | | | |
taxes | $(578,159) | 1,836,948$2,020,505 | 1,258,789$1,442,346 |
Net income (loss) | $(864,196) | $1,836,948 | $972,752 |
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CHINA ENERGY CORPORATION NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS November 30, 2005
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| STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS | |
| ASORIGINALLY | | |
| PRESENTED | ADJUSTMENTS | AS RESTATED |
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Operating | | | |
Activities: | | | |
Net Income (loss) | $ (864,196) | $1,836,948$2,020,505 | $ 972,752$ |
| | | 1,156,309 |
Depreciation and depletion | | | |
| 303,178 | (109,577(53,681)(1) | 193,601249,497 |
Provision for bad debt | - | 613 | 613 |
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Profit on sales of long | | | |
term investments | - | (66,064)(1) | (66,064) |
Gain on disposal of | | | |
fixed assets | (166,906) | (45,343)(1) | (212,249) |
Decrease in accounts | | | |
receivableIncrease | | (21,700)855,666 (1) | 784,6863,625 |
(decrease) in | 806,386(852,041) | | |
customer deposits | | | |
Decrease in other | | | |
receivables | 1,452,125 | 1,282,506260,796(2) | 2,734,631712,921 |
Increase in advances | | | |
to suppliers | (1,496,151) | (562,197200)(2) | (2,058,348)351) |
Decrease in inventory | 1,012,229 | 56,7611,191,632(3) | 1,068,9902,203,861 |
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Increase in prepaid | | | |
expenses | - | (89,931)(2) | (89,931) |
Decrease in accounts | | | |
payable | (2,050,231) | 667,398(333,804)(1) | (1,382,833)(2,384,035) |
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Increase in accrued | | | |
liabilities | - | 2,9536,576 | 2,9536,576 |
Increase in advances | | | |
to employees | - | (50,161)(2) | (50,161) |
Increase in other | | | |
accounts payable | - | 205,038(5,243,674)(1) | 205,038(5,243,674) |
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Net Cash Provided | | | | | |
(Consumed) by | | | | | |
Operating Activities | $(1,709,818) | $3,107,244$(1,109,070) | $1,397,426$(2,818,888) |
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Investing Activities: | | | | | |
Purchase of computers | | | | | |
and | $ | (175,053) | $ | 74,861 | $ (100,192) |
automobilesPurchase | | | | | |
of computers and | | | | | |
automobiles | | | | | |
Increase in | | | | | |
construction in | $ | (175,053)(2,011,964) | $ | 25,764298,592 (2) | $ (149,289)(1,713,372) |
progress | | | |
Increase in construction | | | | | |
in progress | | (2,011,964) | | (10,452)(2) | (2,022,416) |
Proceeds of sales of | | | | | |
fixed assets | | 455,593 | | 18,610 | 474,203 |
Proceeds of sales of | | | | | |
long term investments | | 1,288,082 | | (85,130(557,527)(1) | 1,202,952730,555 |
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Increase in deposits | | - | | (483,268)(2) | (483,268) |
Decrease in deferred | | | | | |
charges | | - | | (164,555) | (164,555) |
Net cash consumed by | | | | | |
Investing Activities | $ | (443,342) | $ | (534,476)813,287) | $(977,818)$(1,256,629) |
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Financing Activities: | | | | | |
Capital Contribution | $ | 144,980 | $ | 928,351 (1) | $ 1,073,331 |
Capital | | | | | |
ContributionAdvance from stockholders | $ | 144,9802,786,249 | $ | 213,484 (1)994,009 (1) | $ 358,4643,780,258 |
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Advances from | | | |
stockholders | 2,786,249 | (2,786,249)(1) | - |
Cash Provided By | | | |
Financing Activities | $2,931,229 | $(2,572,765)$ | $358,464$ |
| | 1,922,360) | 4,853,589 |
(1) | Correction of recording of capital contributions at appraised values, rather than at original cost to shareholder, and the resultant affect on income accounts and opening balances of balance sheet accounts. |
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(2) | Reclassification of amounts in other accounts receivable. |
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(3) | Correction of accounting for overhead. |
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These corrections caused changes in the opening balances of the deficit of retained earnings and additional paid in capital, as follows:
| Additional Paid | Retained |
| In Capital | Earnings |
Balances at Beginning of Year: | | |
As previously reported | $4,556,109 | $(1,606,553) |
Adjustments to correct accounting | | |
for capital contributions | (452,601600) | (1,073,031)041,454) |
Balances at Beginning of Year, as | | |
restated | 4,103,508 | (2,648,007) |
ResultsBalances at Beginningof | | 972,752 |
operationsYear, as restated | 4,103,509 | (2,648,007) |
Capital contributionsResults of | 4,552,297 | 1,156,309 |
operations, as restated | | |
Balances at End of YearCapital | $8,655,8054,552,296 | $1,675,255 |
contributions, as restated | | |
Balances at End of Year | $8,655,805 | $(1,491,698) |
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CHINA ENERGY CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
November 30, 2005
4. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
In September 2003, the president of Energy acquired a 70% interest in Heat Power in return for assets to be used in the business of Heat Power. At the same time, a second shareholder acquired the remaining 30% interest in Heat Power, for cash. These stock interests were transferred to Coal Group in February 2004 in return for obligations of Coal Group; the
obligations were later converted to an equity interest. The assets thus acquired were valued on the books of Heat Power at the original cost to the shareholders.
In February 2004, a shareholder loaned RMB1,000,000 ($121,000) to Heat Power. On the same day Coal Group loaned RMB3,000,000 ($362,000) to Heat Power.
In April 2004 a shareholder loaned RMB10,000,000 ($1,210,000) to Heat Power. In June 2004, the same shareholder loaned another RMB 6,250,000 ($755,000) to Heat Power.
In September 2004, another shareholder loaned RMB4,500,000 ($544,000) to Heat Power. In October 2004, the president of the Company loaned RMB4,906,784 ($593,000) to Heat Power.
All of these shareholder loans bear interest at 6.31% and are due on demand. The total amount due on these loans at November 30, 2004 was $3,780,258.Additional loans were made by shareholders during the 2005 year, and at November 30, 2005 the total of the outstanding loans was $7,831,086, as detailed below:
Guo Zhiyang | | $1,226,253 |
Ding Wen Xiang | | 733,607 |
Hangzhou Dayovan Group, Ltd. | | 4,155,481 |
Xinghe County Haifu Coal Transportation & Sales Co., Ltd. | | 1,715,745 |
| Total | $7,831,086 |
In March 2004, the Company sold 15% of its interest in Heat Power to a Company shareholder. In August of 2004, the Company sold another 4% interest in Heat Power to another Company shareholder. These interests were later exchanged for capital sock of Energy and have been recorded as capital contributions. In the case of each of these sales, the proceeds were loaned to Heat Power.
The proceeds of these loans have been used by Heat Power to fund construction of a thermoelectric plant. Interest on the loans has, therefore, been capitalized as part of construction cost.
On December 3, 2003 a substantial capital contribution was made to Coal Group by a group of four shareholders who together own a majority of the stock of the Company. That contribution is described in Note 11.
CHINA ENERGY CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
November 30, 2005
The balance of accounts receivable has been reduced by a provision for doubtful accounts in the amount of $980.
As is customary in China, the Company has made advances to its suppliers. At November 30, 2005, advances had been made to 43 suppliers; these totalled $7,519,240. There is no interest due on these advances; the advances are offset against billings as they are made by the suppliers. Of the total outstanding at November 30, 2005, 58% was made to three of the suppliers. All of the advances were made in support of the construction project at Heat Power.
Coal Group has an investment in a customer of the coal mine. This investment is a 20% equity interest which,becausesince theinvestment is not significantinterest rose to 20%, has been accounted forat cost.by the equity method of accounting. This resulted in a $2,984 loss in the 2005 year, which is included in nonoperating income on the statement of income.
The shareholder loans are due on demand and bear interest at 6.31% .
The Company is made up of two segments of business, Coal Group which derives its revenue from the mining and purchase and sale of coal, and Heat Power which derives its revenue by providing hot water to residents and businesses of a local community. Each of these segments is conducted in a separate corporation and each functions independently of the other.
During the periods reported there were no transactions between the two segments. There also were no differences between the measurements used to report operations of the segments and the consolidated operations of the Company. In addition, there were no differences between the measurements of the assets of the reported segments and the assets reported on the consolidated balance sheet.
Significant financial statement amounts are presented below, by segment.
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CHINA ENERGY CORPORATION |
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
November 30, 2005 |
Summary of Segment Operations |
For the Years Ended November 30, |
| | 2005 | 2004 |
| | Heat | Coal | | Heat | Coal | |
| | Power | Group | Total | Power | Group | Total |
Sales to external | | | | | |
customersCustomers | $824,416 | $12,228,204 | $13,052,620 | $612,704 | $3,707,584583 | $$4,320,287 |
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Intersegment | | | | | | |
revenues | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Interest income | - | 10,768 - | 10,768- | - | 16,263 | 16,263 |
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Interest expense | - | 10,768 | 10,768 | - | - | - |
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Depreciation and | | | | | |
depletion | 182,717 | 428,257 161,791 | 610,974344,508 | 171,197 | 53,98178,300 | 225,178249,497 |
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Segment profit | | | | | | |
(loss) | | (561,093) | 6,227,465 | 5,684,5305,123,437(178666,372 | (128,319) | 1,405,533286,842 | 1,227,214158,523 |
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Significant | | | | | | |
noncash items: | | | | | | |
Gain on disposal | | | | | |
of fixed assets | - | - | - | - | 212,249 | 212,249 |
Segment assets | 16,696,049 | 5,528,852754,782 | 22,224,901450,831 | 8,883,401 | 3,249,312 | 12,132,713 |
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Expenditures | | | | | | |
for segment assets: | | | | | |
Construction | | | | | | |
in progress | 5,855,763 13,379,975 | 5,855,763- | 13,379,975 | 2,177,272 | - | 2,177,272 |
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Other assets | 483,268 | 505,574271,052 | 988,842754,320 | 483,268 | 429,469 | 912,737 |
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CHINA ENERGY CORPORATION NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS November 30, 2005
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10. OTHER ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
All of the items in this account are advances; none has a due date and none bears interest.
Major items included in the selling and general and administrative expenses reported on the statements of operations for the years 2005 and 2004 are detailed below:
| | Selling Expenses | General and AdministrativeExpenses |
| | 2004 | 2005 | 2004 | 2005 |
Salaries and wages | $ | - | $ 7,265 | $ 51,766 | $100,995 |
Depreciation | | - | - | 69,778 | 62,219 |
Postage and office supplies | | - | - | - | 22,576 |
Penalties | | - | - | 48,539 | - |
Travel | | - | 94,554 | - | 21,622 |
Repairs | | - | 15,953 | 38,974 | 100,964 |
Professional and other fees | | 674,137 | 343,668 | 9,400 | 297,704 |
Conservation fees | | - | 177,058 | - | - |
Other expenses | | 25,000 | 8,596 | 57,472 | 187,440 |
Total expenses | $699,137 | $647,094 | $275,929 | $793,520 |
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CHINA ENERGY CORPORATION NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS November 30, 2005
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Details of the cost of goods sold of 2004 and 2003 are as follows:
| 2004 | 2005 |
Salaries | $ 387,893 | $ 204,988 |
Operating supplies | 210,502 | 109,902 |
Safety fees | 183,557 | - |
Depreciation and depletion | 155,400 | 62,342 |
Repairs | 15,730 | |
Coal | 1,259,053227,476 | 4,855,095290,529 |
Utilities | 131,290 | 35,324 |
Outbound freight | - | 1,231,813 |
Inbound freight | 58,407 | 15,767 |
Total | $2,370,255 | $6,515,231186,698 |
$5,950,665 | | |
12. SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOWS INFORMATION
There was no cash paid for interest during the 2004 period; payments for interest totalled $10,768 during the 2005 period. There was $1,950,027 paid for income taxes during 2005 and $202,252 paid during 2004. There was no interest paid on the shareholder loans during either 2005 or 2004; all of the interest accrued on those loans has been capitalized by Heat Power.
In September 2003 the president of Energy, who is the largest Energy shareholder, acquired a 70% interest in Heat Power. That interest was acquired through a contribution of property which is used by Heat Power in its operations. The property was capitalized at the amount paid for the property by the president. On December 3, 2003 an additional capital contribution of RMB36,094,194 ($4,360,300) was made by four shareholders. This capital contribution was composed of the following: cash, RMB1,200,000 ($145,000); forgiveness of debt due to shareholders, RMB2,040,000 ($246,400); assumption of debt by shareholders, RMB24,445,957 ($2,953,000); contribution of a building to be used for Company business, RMB8,402,468 ($1,015,200); and contribution of other assets, RMB5,769($700).
The debt which was assumed has been satisfied by the shareholders. The amount recorded on the books for the building was the amount paid for it by the contributing shareholder.
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CHINA ENERGY CORPORATION NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS November 30, 2005
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The Company is required to file income tax returns in both the Untied States and China. Its operations in the United States have been insignificant and income taxes have not been accrued. In China, the Company files tax returns for Heat Power, Coal Group and, although it is part of Coal Group, a separate tax return is required for the operations of the coal mine. During 2004 income taxes accrued for Heat Power. During 2005, taxes accrued for the coal mine.Net operating losses were reported on the other tax returns. The laws of China permit the carryforward for a period of five years of net operating losses. At November 30, 2005, the Chinese entities had net operating losses of $1,621,493 available for future use. If not used, these carryforwards will expire as follows:
2007 | $ | 325,489 |
2008 | | 177,778 |
2009 | | 1,118,226 |
Under SFAS No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes", recognition of deferred tax assets is permitted unless it is more likely than not that the assets will not be realized. The Company has recorded deferred tax assets as follows:
Deferred tax assets | $ | 291,869 |
Valuation allowance | | 291,869 |
Balance recognized | $ | - |
Chinese law provides that losses cannot be carried forward unless approved by the taxing authority. Included in the 2004 losses is a provision for write off of coal inventory of $1,454,663 which had occurred in prior years but not deducted in those years. An application for approval of these losses has been submitted to the taxing authorities, but a response has not yet been received. If this loss is not approved, it is unlikely that any of the loss carry forwards would be available.
As is traditional in China, Coal Group and Heat Power do not carry insurance.
15. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
The Company does not anticipate the adoption of recently issued accounting pronouncement to have a significant effect on the Company's results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
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CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
We have had no changes in or disagreements with our accountants.
Upon the effectiveness of our registration statement, we will file reports with the SEC. We have filed a registration statement on Form SB-2 under the Securities Act with the SEC with respect to the shares of our common stock offered through this prospectus. You may inspect the registration statement, exhibits and schedules filed with the SEC at the Commission's principal office in Washington, D.C. Copies of all or any part of the registration statement may be obtained from the Public Reference Section of the Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information on the operation of the public reference rooms. The SEC also maintains a web site at http://www.sec.gov that contains reports, proxy statements and information regarding registrants that file electronically with the Commission. Our registration statement and the referenced exhibits can also be found on this site.
Although we are not obligated to send an annual report to our security holders, we will voluntarily send an annual report, including audited financial statements, to any security holder who requests an annual report.
Information Not Required In The Prospectus
Indemnification of Directors and Officers
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Our officers and directors are indemnified as to personal liability as provided by the Nevada Revised Statutes ("NRS") and our bylaws. Section 78.7502 of the NRS provides that a corporation may eliminate personal liability of an officer or director to the corporation or its stockholders for breach of fiduciary duty as an officer or director provided that such indemnification is limited if such party acted in good faith and in a manner which he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interest of the corporation.
Our articles of incorporation and bylaws allow us to indemnify our officers and directors up to the fullest extent permitted by Nevada law, but such indemnification is not automatic. Our bylaws provide that indemnification may not be made to or on behalf of a director or officer if a final adjudication by a court establishes that the director or officer's acts or omissions involved intentional misconduct, fraud, or a knowing violation of the law and was material to the cause of action.
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Unless limited by our articles of incorporation (which is not the case with our articles of incorporation) a corporation must indemnify a director who is wholly successful, on the merits or otherwise, in the defence of any proceeding to which the director was a party because of being a director of the corporation against reasonable expenses incurred by the director in connection with the proceeding.
We have been advised that, in the opinion of the SEC, this type of indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against these types of liabilities, other than the payment by us of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person in the successful defence of any action, suitor proceeding, is asserted by a director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, we will submit the question of whether indemnification by us is against public policy to an appropriate court and will be governed by the final adjudication of the case.
OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION
The estimated costs of this offering are as follows:
We incurred the following expenditures relating to this offering. We are paying all these expenses and will not be reimbursed by the selling shareholders. Selling shareholders are responsible for their own selling costs. The following are all estimates except for the SEC registration fee:
SEC registration fee | $726.69 |
Transfer Agent Fees | $ 5,000 |
Accounting and audit fees and expenses | $ 50,000 |
Legal fees and expenses | $ 40,000 |
Total | $ 95,726.69 |
We are paying all expenses of the offering listed above. No portion of these expenses will be borne by the selling shareholders. The selling shareholders, however, will pay any other expenses incurred in selling their common stock, including any brokerage commissions or costs of sale.
RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES
On November 30, 2004, we entered into a Share Exchange Agreement with Coal Group and Heat Power, Chinese Corporations whereby we acquired all the issued and outstanding stock of Coal Groupworth $7,255,140and 49% of the issued and
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outstanding stock of Heat Powerworth $1,185,006 valued at a total of $ 8,440,146for consideration of 45,000,000 of our common stock. The remaining 51% of Heat Power is owned by Coal Group. As a result of this Agreement, Coal Group and Heat Power became our wholly owned subsidiaries. These shares were exempt from registration under Regulation S of the Securities Act as they were made to off-shore, non US residents.
The common stock issuance was exempt from registration pursuant to Section 3(b) and 4(2) of the Securities Act, including Rule 506 of Regulation D and Regulation S promulgated under the Act. We have complied with the requirements of Regulation S by having no directed selling efforts made in the United States, ensuring that the investors are non-U.S. persons with addresses in a foreign country and having the investors make representation to the Company certifying that he or she is not a U.S. person and is not acquiring the common stock for the account or benefit of a U.S. person other than persons who purchased common stock in transactions exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act; and also agrees only to sell the common stock in accordance with the registration provisions of the Act or an exemption there from, or in accordance with the provisions of the Regulation.
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Exhibit | Description |
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3.1 | Certificate of Incorporation, dated October 14, 2002-Omega Project Consultations Inc. * |
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3.2 | Certificate of Incorporation, dated November 3, 2004- China Energy Corporation * |
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3.3 | Articles of Incorporation, dated October 11, 2002- Omega Project Consultations Inc. * |
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3.4 | Certificate Amending Articles of Incorporation dated November 3, 2004 changing our name to "China Energy Corporation" and increase our authorized capital to 200,000,000 from 75,000,000. * |
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3.5 | Bylaws, effective October 12, 2002 * |
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5.1 | Lonsdale Legal Centre Opinion Letter date March 10, 2006 |
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10.1 | Share Exchange Agreement between China Energy Corporation and Inner Mongolia Tehong Coal Group Co., Ltd and Inner Mongolia Zhunger Heat Power Co., Ltd., dated November 30, 2004. * |
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10.2 | Monopoly license granted by the Zhunger County People's Government, dated July 29, 2003 * |
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10.3 | Contract with Inner Mongolia Electric Power (Group) Co., Ltd., dated April 30, 2005 |
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10.4 | Contract with Inner Mongolia Litai Coking Co., Ltd, January 17, 2006 |
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10.5 | Contract with Inner Mongolia Litai Coking Co., Ltd, January 18, 2005 * |
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10.6 | Contract with Zhejiang Energy Fuxing Fuel Co., Ltd, dated January 8, 2005 * |
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10.7 | Contract with GuanBanWuSu Coal Mine, dated January 10, 2006 |
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10.8 | Contract with No.2 Metallurgy Building & Installing Co., Ltd., Part 1 dated May 18, 2004 * |
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10.9 | Contract with No.2 Metallurgy Building & Installing Co., Ltd., Part 2 dated May 18, 2004 * |
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10.10 | Contract with Zhunger Gongxing Construction Engineering Co., Ltd. dated September 10, 2004 * |
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10.11 | Contract with Inner Mongolia Electric Power Building & Installing Co., Ltd. dated May 31, 2004 * |
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10.12 | Contract with Erdos City Tianbao Construction Building Supervising Co., Ltd. dated Sept 17, 2004 * |
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10.13 | Contract with Inner Mongolia Huake Construction Building Supervising Co., Ltd dated September 17, 2004 * |
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10.14(a) | Employment Contract dated January 1, 2006 -- Mr. Ding |
10.14(b) | Employment Contract date January 1, 2006 -- Ms. Li |
10.14(c) | Employment Contract dated January 1, 2006 -- Mr. Liu |
10.15 | Standard employment contract * |
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10.16 | Coal Pricing Certificate * |
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10.17 | Acquisition of LaiYeGou Coal Mine, dated June 18, 1999 * |
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10.18 | Lease Agreement with Xiangrong Commerce & Trade Co., Ltd dated July 28, 2004 |
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10.19(a) | Investment in 15% of LiTai dated September 18, 2002 |
10.19(b) | Investment in 5% of LiTai dated April 18, 2004 |
10.20(a) | Approval Received from EerDouSi City Coal Bureau for LaiYeGou |
| Expansion Plan dated December 8, 2005. |
10.20(b) | Addendum to Approval Received from EerDouSi City Coal Bureau |
| for LaiYeGou Expansion Plan dated December 8, 2005. |
10.21 (a) | Capital Loan contract with China Construction Bank Zhunger |
| Branch dated October 13, 2005 |
10.21 (b) | Transfer of Capital Loan from Coal Group to Heat Power dated |
| October 13, 2005. |
23.1 | Consent Letter from Robert Jeffrey, CPA dated________.March 24, 2006. |
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99.1 | Coal Group Business license, effective August 8, 2000 * |
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99.2 | Heat Power Business License, effective September 28, 2003 * |
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99.3 | Ministry of Finance and National tax administration bureau: Tax exemption for Heat Supply Industries * |
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99.4 | U.S. Department of State -- Country Report on Human Rights Practices ¡§C 2003 China * |
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99.5 | Standard Mine Safety Manual * |
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99.6 | Coal Group Property Certificate: 1stFloor-Left * |
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99.6(a) | Coal Group Property Certificate: 1stFloor-Right * |
99.7 | Coal Group Property Certificate: 2ndFloor-Left * |
99.7(a) | Coal Group Property Certificate: 2ndFloor-Right * |
99.8 | Coal Group Property Certificate: 3rdFloor-Left * |
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99.8(a) Coal Group Property Certificate: 3rd Floor-Right *
99.9 | Geological survey of LaiYeGou Mine dated August 10, 1999 * |
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99.9(a) | Consent letter from Inner Mongolia Coal Field Geology BureauConsent Letter dated March 13, 2006. |
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99.10 | Production Flow Chart * |
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99.11 | LaiYeGou Construction Timetable and Monthly Cost |
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99.12 | Environmental Protection Standards |
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99.13 | Heat Power Equipment Listing |
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99.14 | Heating Price Standard determined XueJiaWan Town Zhunger County, dated November 14, 2005 |
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99.15 | Coal GroupLaiYeGou Coal Mine Expansion¨CEquipment Listing(Pre Expansion) |
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99.16(a) | Map from LaiYeGou to Dongsheng |
99.16(b) | Map from LaiYeGou to Baotou City |
99.16(c)© | Map from LaiYeGou to XueJiaWan Town |
99.16(d) | Map from LaiYeGou to Yulin City, Shang'xi Province |
99.16(e) | Map from LaiYeGou to Wuhai City |
99.16(f) | Map from LaiYeGou to BaoShen Railway |
* Incorporated by reference from our Form SB-2 that was originally filed with the SEC on September 27, 2005.
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UNDERTAKINGS
The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes:
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| | Reflect in the prospectus any facts or events which, individually or together, represent a fundamental change in the information in the registration statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate, the changes in the volume and price represent no more than a 20% change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the “Calculation of Registration Fee” table in the effective registration statement; and |
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| Include any additional or changed material information on the plan of distribution. |
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| For determining liability under the Securities Act, to treat each post-effective amendment as a new registration statement of the securities offered and the |
| offering of the securities at that time to be the initial bona fide offering. |
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| To file a post-effective amendment to remove from registration any of the securities that remain unsold at the end of the offering. |
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| For determining liability of the undersigned small business issuer under the Securities Act to any purchaser in the initial distribution of the securities, that in |
| a primary offering of securitiess of the undersigned small business issuer pursuant to this registration statement, regardless of the underwriting method |
| used to sell the securities to the purchaser, if the securities are offered or sold to such purchaser by means of any of the following communications, the |
| undersigned small business issuer will be a seller to the purchaser and will be considered to offer or sell such securities to such purchaser: |
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| any preliminary prospectus or prospectus of the undersigned small business issuer relating to the offering required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424; |
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| any free writing prospectus relating to the offering prepared by or on behalf of the undersigned small business issuer or used or referred to by the |
| undersigned small business issuer; |
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| the portion of any other free writing prospectus relating to the offering containing materialinformation about the undersigned small business issuer or |
| its securities provided by or on behalf of the undersigned small business issuer; and |
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| any other communication that is an offer in the offering made by the undersigned small business issuer to the purchaser; |
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| That each prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) as part of a registration statement relating to any offering, other than registration statements relying on Rule 430B or other than prospectuses filed in reliance on Rule 340A shall be deemed to be part of and included in this registration statement as of the date it is first used after effectiveness. Provided, however, that no statement made in a registration statement or prospectus that is part of this registration statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into this registration statement or prospectus that is a part of this registration statement will, as to a purchaser with a time of contract of sale prior to such first use, supersede or modify any statement that was made in this registration statement or prospectus that was part of this registration statement or made in any such document immediately prior to such date of first use. |
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| Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to our directors, officers and controlling persons of the small business issuer pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the small business issuer has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act, and is, therefore, unenforceable. |
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| In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the small business issuer of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer, or controlling person of the small business issuer in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the small business issuer will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue. |
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In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements of filing on Form SB-2 and authorized this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, in the City of Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China on the 26th day of September.
Date:**DATE** April 14, 2006
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/s/WenXiang Ding |
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| WenXiang Ding |
| President, Chief Executive Officer and |
| Director |
| /s/ WuSheng Liu |
By: | |
| WuSheng Liu |
| Secretary,Chief Financial OfficerPrincipal |
| Accounting Officer |
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ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENT, that each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints WenXiang Ding, his true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution and re-substitution, for him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all pre- or post-effective amendments to this registration statement, and to file the same with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite or necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as he might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents, or any one of them, or their or his substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement was signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates stated.
| SIGNATURE | CAPACITY IN WHICH | DATE |
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By: | /s/ WenXiang Ding | | **DATE**April 14, 2006 |
| | President, Chief Executive | |
| WenXiang Ding | Officer, Secretary Chairman of | |
| | the Board and Director | |
By: | /s/ WuSheng Liu | Principal Accounting | **DATE**April 14, 2006 |
| | OfficerChief Financial Officer | |
| WuSheng Liu | | |