UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 20-F
£ | REGISTRATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
OR
R | ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the fiscal year endedDecember 31, 2011.
OR
£ | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
OR
£ | SHELL COMPANY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
for the transition period from __________ to ___________
Commission file number 001-34136
China Cablecom Holdings, Ltd.
(Exact name of the Registrant as specified in its charter)
British Virgin Islands
(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
Room 458, North Building, Wenjiao Plaza
No. 1 Qingnian Dong Road
Jinan, People’s Republic of China 250001
(Address of principal executive offices)
Kerry Propper, (646) 465-9000
17 State Street, Suite 2575, New York, NY 10004
(Name, Telephone, E-mail and/or Facsimile Number and Address of Company Contact Person)
Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Title of Each Class | Name of each exchange on which registered |
None
Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:ORDINARY SHARES, $.0015 PAR VALUE
Securities for which there is a reporting obligation pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Act: None
On December 31, 2011, the registrant had 13,693,780 ordinary shares outstanding.
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.
¨ Yes x No
If this report is an annual or transition report, indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
¨ Yes x No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
x Yes ¨ No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
¨ Yes x No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
¨ Large Accelerated filer | | ¨ Accelerated filer | | x Non-accelerated filer |
Indicate by check mark which basis of accounting the registrant has used to prepare the financial statements included in this filing:
x US GAAP | | ¨ International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board | | ¨ Other |
If “Other” has been checked in response to the previous question, indicate by check mark which financial statement item the registrant has elected to follow.
¨ Item 17 ¨ Item 18
If this is an annual report, indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
S Yes £No
(APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PAST FIVE YEARS)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Sections 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of the securities under a plan confirmed by a court.
¨ Yes ¨ No
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I | | | | | |
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| ITEM 1. | | IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISERS | | 4 |
| A. | | Directors and Senior Management | | 4 |
| B. | | Advisers | | 4 |
| C. | | Auditors | | 4 |
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| ITEM 2. | | OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE | | 4 |
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| ITEM 3. | | KEY INFORMATION | | 5 |
| A. | | Selected financial data | | 5 |
| B. | | Capitalization and Indebtedness | | 7 |
| C. | | Reasons for the Offer and Use of Proceeds | | 8 |
| D. | | Risk factors | | 8 |
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| ITEM 4. | | INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY | | 16 |
| A. | | History and Development of the Company. | | 16 |
| B. | | Business Overview | | 17 |
| C. | | Organizational Structure | | 18 |
| D. | | Property, plant and equipment | | 19 |
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| ITEM 4A. | | UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS | | 19 |
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| ITEM 5. | | OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS | | 19 |
| A. | | Operating Results | | 19 |
| B. | | Liquidity and Capital Resources | | 20 |
| C. | | Research and Development, Patents and Licenses, etc. | | |
| D. | | Trend Information | | 21 |
| E. | | Off-balance Sheet Arrangements | | 21 |
| F. | | Tabular Disclosure of Contractual Obligations | | 21 |
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| ITEM 6. | | DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES | | 23 |
| A. | | Directors and senior management | | 23 |
| B. | | Compensation | | 25 |
| C. | | Departure of Directors | | 26 |
| D. | | Board Practices | | 26 |
| E. | | Employees | | 27 |
| F. | | Share Ownership | | 27 |
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| ITEM 7. | | MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS | | 27 |
| A. | | Major shareholders | | 27 |
| B. | | Related Party Transactions | | 28 |
| C. | | Interests of Experts and Counsel | | 29 |
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| ITEM 8. | | FINANCIAL INFORMATION | | 29 |
| A. | | Consolidated Statements and Other Financial Information | | 29 |
| B. | | Significant Changes | | 29 |
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| ITEM 9. | | THE OFFER AND LISTING | | 29 |
| A. | | Offer and Listing Details | | 29 |
| B. | | Plan of Distribution | | 31 |
| C. | | Markets | | 31 |
| D. | | Selling Shareholders | | 31 |
| E. | | Dilution | | 31 |
| F. | | Expenses of the Issue | | 31 |
| ITEM 10. | | ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | | 31 |
| A. | | Share Capital | | 31 |
| B. | | Memorandum and Articles of association | | 31 |
| C. | | Material Contracts | | 31 |
| D. | | Exchange controls | | 31 |
| E. | | Taxation | | 32 |
| F. | | Dividends and paying agents | | 39 |
| G. | | Statement by experts | | 39 |
| H. | | Documents on display | | 39 |
| I. | | Subsidiary Information | | 39 |
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| ITEM 11. | | QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK | | 39 |
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| ITEM 12. | | DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OTHER THAN EQUITY SECURITIES | | 40 |
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PART II | | | | | |
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| ITEM 13. | | DEFAULTS, DIVIDEND ARREARAGES AND DELINQUENCIES | | 41 |
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| ITEM 14. | | MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS AND USE OF PROCEEDS | | 41 |
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| ITEM 15. | | CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES | | 41 |
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| ITEM 16. | | [RESERVED] | | 42 |
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| ITEM 16A. | | AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT. | | 42 |
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| ITEM 16B. | | CODE OF ETHICS. | | 42 |
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| ITEM 16C. | | PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES. | | 42 |
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| ITEM 16D. | | EXEMPTIONS FROM THE LISTING STANDARDS FOR AUDIT COMMITTEES. | | 43 |
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| ITEM 16E. | | PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY THE ISSUER AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS. | | 43 |
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| ITEM 16F. | | CHANGE IN REGISTRANT’S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT. | | 43 |
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| ITEM 16G. | | CORPORATE GOVERNANCE. | | 43 |
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| ITEM 16H. | | MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES. | | 43 |
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PART III | | | | | |
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| ITEM 17. | | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | | 44 |
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| ITEM 18. | | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | | 44 |
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| ITEM 19. | | EXHIBITS | | 44 |
CERTAIN INFORMATION
As used in this Annual Report on Form 20-F (the “Annual Report”), unless otherwise indicated, “we,” “us,” “our,” the “Company,” the “Corporation,” and “China Cablecom Holdings” refers to China Cablecom Holdings, Ltd., a company formed in the British Virgin Islands and its subsidiaries. All references to “China Cablecom,” and “China Cablecom Ltd.” refer to China Cablecom Ltd., a wholly owned British Virgin Islands subsidiary of China Cablecom Holdings Ltd., and the entity, along with China Cablecom Company Limited, a wholly-owned Hong Kong subsidiary of China Cablecom (“HKZ”), through which our former operating businesses were held. All references to “China” or the “PRC” refer to the People’s Republic of China.
See Item 3: “Key Information” for historical information regarding the average rate between buying and selling as published by the People’s Bank of China with respect to Chinese Renminbi. You should not construe these translations as representations that the Chinese Renminbi amounts actually represent such US dollar amounts or could have been or could be converted into US dollars at the rates indicated or at any other rates. Such rates are the number Chinese Renminbi per one United States dollar quoted by the People’s Bank of China.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Annual Report contains ‘‘forward-looking statements’’ that represent our beliefs, projections and predictions about future events. All statements other than statements of historical fact are ‘‘forward-looking statements,’’ including any projections of earnings, revenue or other financial items, any statements of the plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations, any statements concerning proposed new projects or other developments, any statements regarding future economic conditions or performance, any statements of management’s beliefs, goals, strategies, intentions and objectives, and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Words such as ‘‘may’’, ‘‘will’’, ‘‘should’’, ‘‘could’’, ‘‘would’’, ‘‘predicts’’, ‘‘potential’’, ‘‘continue’’, ‘‘expects’’, ‘‘anticipates’’, ‘‘future’’, ‘‘intends’’, ‘‘plans’’, ‘‘believes’’, ‘‘estimates’’ and similar expressions, as well as statements in the future tense, identify forward-looking statements.
These statements are necessarily subjective and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause our actual results, performance or achievements, or industry results, to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements described in or implied by such statements. Actual results may differ materially from expected results described in our forward-looking statements, including with respect to correct measurement and identification of factors affecting our business or the extent of their likely impact, the accuracy and completeness of the publicly available information with respect to the factors upon which our business strategy is based or the success of our business.
Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether, or the times by which, our performance or results may be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time those statements are made and management’s belief as of that time with respect to future events, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to, those factors discussed under the headings ‘‘Risk Factors’’, ‘‘Operating and Financial Review and Prospects,’’ ‘‘Information on Our Company” and elsewhere in this Annual Report.
PART I
ITEM 1. | IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISERS |
A. | Directors and Senior Management |
Not required.
Not required.
Not required.
ITEM 2. | OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE |
Not required.
A. | Selected financial data |
The following summary consolidated financial data for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2010 and 2011 have been derived from the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report beginning on page F-1. The following selected historical statement of income data for the period from October 1, 2006 (Inception) to December 31, 2006 and the year ended December 31, 2007 and 2008 and the selected historical balance sheet data as of December 31, 2006, 2007 and 2008 have been derived from the audited financial of the Company not included in this annual report.
Certain factors that affect the comparability of the information set forth in the following table are described in the “Operating and Financial Review and Prospects,” and the Financial Statements and related notes thereto included elsewhere in this Annual Report.
| | October 1 (Inception) Through Year Ended December 31, 2006 | | | Year Ended December 31, 2007 | | | Year Ended December 31, 2008 | | | Year Ended December 31, 2009 | | | Year Ended December 31, 2010 | | | Year Ended December 31, 2011 | |
(in US$ thousands, except for share data) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Statement of Income Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Management fee income | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,005 | | | | 4,450 | | | | 4,632 | |
Shares of profit (loss) on operating joint ventures | | | - | | | | - | | | | 89 | | | | (1,223 | ) | | | (8,248 | ) | | | (2,448 | ) |
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Operating loss | | | (73 | ) | | | (572 | ) | | | (5,182 | ) | | | (5,185 | ) | | | (9,248 | ) | | | (2,521 | ) |
Interest expenses | | | - | | | | (1,296 | ) | | | (8,654 | ) | | | (9,855 | ) | | | (4,212 | ) | | | (6,640 | ) |
Loss before income tax | | | (73 | ) | | | (1,812 | ) | | | (13,410 | ) | | | (54,638 | ) | | | (13,432 | ) | | | (19,721 | ) |
Net loss attributable to China Cablecom Holdings, Ltd. | | | (73 | ) | | | (1,812 | ) | | | (13,411 | ) | | | (54,869 | ) | | | (14,408 | ) | | | (20,737 | ) |
Net loss per share | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | | (219.33 | ) | | | (2.63 | ) | | | (5.42 | ) | | | (16.18 | ) | | | (1.97 | ) | | | (1.57 | ) |
Diluted | | | (219.33 | ) | | | (2.63 | ) | | | (5.42 | ) | | | (16.18 | ) | | | (1.97 | ) | | | (1.57 | ) |
Weighted average number ordinary shares, Basic and diluted | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | | 333 | | | | 688,893 | | | | 2,472,504 | | | | 3,391,924 | | | | 7,327,475 | | | | 13,244,284 | |
Diluted | | | 333 | | | | 688,893 | | | | 2,472,504 | | | | 3,391,924 | | | | 7,327,475 | | | | 13,244,284 | |
Weighted ordinary share numbers have been restated to reflect the Company’s March 2, 2010 1-for-3 Reverse Split.
| | As of December 31, 2006 | | | As of December 31, 2007 | | | As of December 31, 2008 | | | As of December 31, 2009 | | | As of December 31, 2010 | | | As of December 31, 2011 | |
(in US$ thousands) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance Sheet Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | | - | | | | 12,508 | | | | 9,427 | | | | 6,993 | | | | 929 | | | | 593 | |
Prepaid expenses and advances | | | - | | | | 591 | | | | 6,856 | | | | 6,075 | | | | 3,646 | | | | 60 | |
Total current assets | | | - | | | | 13,337 | | | | 16,283 | | | | 13,068 | | | | 4,575 | | | | 653 | |
Property, plant & equipment, net | | | 4 | | | | 74 | | | | 202 | | | | 159 | | | | 138 | | | | 22 | |
Investment in operating joint ventures | | | - | | | | 27,047 | | | | 40,045 | | | | 66,103 | | | | 64,027 | | | | 50,378 | |
Total assets | | | 56 | | | | 42,855 | | | | 57,773 | | | | 81,317 | | | | 70,384 | | | | 52,353 | |
Current portion of long term debt, net of discount | | | - | | | | 9,618 | | | | 9,482 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 34,977 | |
Amount due to Hubei Chutian | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 10,734 | | | | 7,050 | | | | 3,189 | |
Total current liabilities | | | 128 | | | | 33,755 | | | | 10,272 | | | | 11,242 | | | | 9,120 | | | | 44,376 | |
Convertible notes, net of discounts | | | - | | | | - | | | | 16,684 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Senior secured notes, net of discounts | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 7,973 | | | | 10,634 | | | | - | |
Junior secured notes, net of discounts | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 17,063 | | | | 16,159 | | | | - | |
Unsecured notes, net of discounts | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 5,135 | | | | 4,218 | | | | - | |
Notes payable, net of discount and current portion | | | - | | | | 7,478 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Total liabilities | | | 128 | | | | 41,232 | | | | 26,956 | | | | 41,412 | | | | 40,131 | | | | 44,376 | |
Total shareholders equity | | | (72 | ) | | | 1,623 | | | | 30,817 | | | | 39,905 | | | | 30,253 | | | | 7,977 | |
Exchange Rate Information
Our business was formerly conducted in and from China in Renminbi. In this annual report, all references to “Renminbi” and “RMB” are to the legal currency of China and all references to U.S. dollars, dollars, $ and US$ are to the legal currency of the United States. The conversion of Renminbi into U.S. dollars in this annual report is based on the middle rate between buying and selling as published by the People’s Bank of China of the PRC. For reader convenience, this annual report contains translations of some Renminbi or U.S. dollar amounts for 2011 at US$1.00: RMB6.3009, which was the middle rate on December 31, 2011. The published middle rate on September 13, 2013 was US$1.00: RMB6.1578. We make no representation that any Renminbi or U.S. dollar amounts could have been, or could be, converted into U.S. dollars or Renminbi, as the case may be, at any particular rate, the rates stated below, or at all. The Chinese government imposes control over its foreign currency reserves in part through direct regulation of the conversion of Renminbi into foreign currency and through restrictions on foreign trade.
The following table sets forth the average middle rates for Renminbi expressed as per one U.S. dollar for the years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011:
Year | | Renminbi Average(1) | |
2007 | | | 7.6040 | |
2008 | | | 6.9451 | |
2009 | | | 6.8314 | |
2010 | | | 6.72565 | |
2011 | | | 6.4618 | |
(1) | Determined by averaging the middle rate between buying and selling rates on the last business day of each month during the relevant period. |
The following table sets forth the high and low middle rates for Renminbi expressed as per one U.S. dollar during the past six months.
Month Ended | | | High | | | Low | |
April 30, 2013 | | | | 6.2650 | | | | 6.2208 | |
May 31, 2013 | | | | 6.2152 | | | | 6.1796 | |
June 30, 2013 | | | | 6.1807 | | | | 6.1598 | |
July 31, 2013 | | | | 6.1807 | | | | 6.1599 | |
August 31, 2013 | | | | 6.1817 | | | | 6.1667 | |
September 13, 2013 | | | | 6.1729 | | | | 6.1575 | |
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B. | Capitalization and Indebtedness |
Not required.
C. | Reasons for the Offer and Use of Proceeds |
Not required.
Risks Relating to Our Business
We have entered into an agreement to sell our remaining business operations in the PRC and have suspended our other operating joint venture, which may make it difficult for you to evaluate our prospects.
We entered into a joint venture with Binzhou Broadcasting in September 2007 and Hubei Chutian in June 2008. In late 2010, however, the Government of Shandong Province made an announcement for the consolidation of its provincial cable assets in Shandong Province. In accordance with “Lu Ban Fa” (2010) No.18, the Province will create a new company namely “Shandong Broadcasting and Television Network Co., Ltd.” and required all the cable network companies in Shandong Province to transfer all their assets and revenue to Shandong Broadcasting and Television Network Co., Ltd. Under this government policy, Binzhou Broadcasting was also required to transfer all its assets and revenue to the new company with effect from September 16, 2011. The business operation of Binzhou Broadcasting was therefore suspended effective September 16, 2011. All the contractual agreement and the exclusive services agreement made between JYNT, Binzhou SOE and Binzhou Broadcasting were effectively accordingly terminated.
During the year ended December 31, 2011, Binzhou SOE charged a penalty of $754,979 (RMB5,000,000) against JYNT for the failure of settlement of further capital contributions of $16 million in accordance with the “Amendment Framework Agreement” regarding Binzhou Broadcasting. As a result, the economic benefit percentage of JYNT and Binzhou SOE in Binzhou Broadcasting was proportionally adjusted to reflect the actual fund provided and the deduction of the penalty charged. The parties are currently negotiating the existence and continued operations of Binzhou Broadcasting and the extent of the continued obligations of JYNT.
On October 20, 2011, JYNT was approached by the joint venture partner, Hubei SOE, regarding the purchase of the assets and equity interest in Hubei Chutian. The proposed offer was agreed and approved by the Board of Directors of the Company. The parties entered into a Termination Agreement on March 22, 2012 and an Equity Transfer Agreement on June 15, 2012, pursuant to which the parties agreed to consideration of $59,378,819 for the purchase by Hubei SOE of the assets and equity interest in Hubei Chutian, (RMB374,140,000) to be received in six installments. As of September 13, 2012, JYNT had received $59,061,404 (RMB372,140,000) of the total consideration. In accordance with the terms of the agreement, JYNT agreed to transfer back its entire 49% equity interest in Hubei Chutian to the Hubei SOE and terminate the joint venture contractual agreement, technical services agreement and loan agreement with Hubei Chutian and Hubei SOE respectively. As a result, Hubei Chutian was no longer the operating joint venture of JYNT since June 15, 2012.
There can be no assurance that JYNT’s negotiations regarding Binzhou Broadcasting will result in the receipt of any consideration from Binzhou SOE regarding the transfer of its operating assets nor that Hubei SOE will continue to honor its payment obligations regarding the transfer of Hubei Chutian. Any such funds received by JYNT in the PRC are intended to be used by the Company to satisfy outstanding debt obligations, although such payments would require approval by the PRC government regarding currency transfers involving the Renminbi and may also be subject to applicable restrictions under PRC corporate and tax laws. The timing and amounts of any such intended payments cannot be estimated by us at this time.
We are the defendant in a Section 12(j) proceeding by the SEC, the outcome of which may materially and adversely affect the trading market for our ordinary shares .
On September 5, 2013, the SEC instituted administrative proceedings pursuant to Section 12(j) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) against the Company seeking the possible suspension or revocation of the Company’s registration under Section 12 of the Exchange Act. A hearing has been scheduled for October 7, 2013 to hear evidence regarding the matters described in the SEC order regarding this proceeding. While we cannot predict the outcome of this matter, should the administrative law judge enter an order revoking our status under the Exchange Act, brokers in the U.S. would no longer be permitted to execute trades regarding our ordinary shares, which would materially and adversely affect the trading market for our ordinary shares.
We are subject to the risk of possibly becoming an investment company .
Under Section 3(a)(1)(C) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), an issuer is deemed to be an investment company if it is engaged in the business of investing, reinvesting, owning, holding, or trading in securities, and owns or proposes to acquire “investment securities” having a value exceeding 40% of the value of the issuer’s total assets (exclusive of U.S. government securities and cash items) on an unconsolidated basis. The 1940 Act defines “investment securities” broadly to include virtually all securities except U.S. government securities and securities issued by majority-owned subsidiaries that are not themselves regulated or exempt investment companies. Rule 3a-1 under the 1940 Act exempts an issuer if no more than 45% of its total assets consist of, and not more than 45% of its net income (for the last four fiscal quarters combined) is derived from, securities other than U.S. government securities, securities issued by employees’ securities companies, securities of majority-owned subsidiaries and primarily controlled companies.
We currently have no plans to invest the proceeds of the sales of Hubei Chutian or Binzhou Broadcasting in investment securities. If we do invest the proceeds in investment securities, it is possible that we could inadvertently be deemed to be an investment company under the 1940 Act. If we were to inadvertently become an investment company, we would have one year to divest of a sufficient amount of investment securities and/or acquire other assets sufficient to cause us to no longer be an investment company. Registered investment companies are subject to extensive, restrictive and potentially adverse regulation relating to, among other things, operating methods, management, capital structure, dividends and transactions with affiliates. If it were established that we are an unregistered investment company, there would be a risk, among other material adverse consequences, that we could become subject to monetary penalties or injunctive relief, or both, in an action brought by the SEC, that we would be unable to enforce contracts with third parties or that third parties could seek to obtain rescission of transactions with us undertaken during the period it was established that we were an unregistered investment company.
We do not believe that our planned principal activities will subject us to the 1940 Act. If we are deemed to be subject to the 1940 Act, compliance with these additional regulatory burdens would increase our operating expenses.
Risk Associated with our Plan to Consummate a Business Combination
Because there are numerous companies with a business plan similar to ours seeking to effectuate a business combination, it may be more difficult for us to do so.
There are numerous blank check and other shell companies and we may be subject to competition from these and other companies seeking to consummate a business combination. Because of this competition, we cannot assure you that we will be able to effectuate a business combination within the time frame acceptable to our board.
Investors are unable to currently ascertain the merits or risks of the target business’ operations.
There is no basis for investors to evaluate the possible merits or risks of the target business’ operations. To the extent we complete a business combination with a financially unstable company or an entity in its development stage, we may be affected by numerous risks inherent in the business operations of those entities. We will endeavor to evaluate the risks inherent in a particular target business, we cannot assure you that we will properly ascertain or assess all of the significant risk factors. We also cannot assure you that an investment in our securities will not ultimately prove to be less favorable than a direct investment, if an opportunity were available, in a target business.
We may issue shares of our ordinary shares and preferred stock to complete a business combination, which would reduce the equity interest of our shareholders and possibly cause a change in control of our ownership.
Although we currently have no commitments to issue our securities, we may issue ordinary or preferred shares, or a combination thereof, to complete a business combination. The issuance of additional ordinary or preferred shares:
| • | may significantly reduce the equity interest of shareholders; |
| • | may subordinate the rights of holders of ordinary shares if preferred shares is issued with rights senior to those afforded to our ordinary shares; |
| • | may adversely affect prevailing market prices for our ordinary shares. |
Similarly, if we issue debt securities, it could result in:
| • | default and foreclosure on our assets if our operating revenues after a business combination were insufficient to pay our debt obligations; |
| • | acceleration of our obligations to repay the indebtedness even if we have made all principal and interest payments when due if the debt security contains covenants that require the maintenance of certain financial ratios or reserves and any such covenant is breached without a waiver or renegotiation of that covenant; |
| • | our immediate payment of all principal and accrued interest, if any, if the debt security is payable on demand; and |
| • | our inability to obtain additional financing, if necessary, if the debt security contains covenants restricting our ability to obtain additional financing while such security is outstanding. |
Our ability to successfully effect a business combination and to be successful thereafter will be largely dependent upon the efforts of our key personnel, one or both of whom may or may not remain following a business combination.
Our ability to successfully effect a business combination will be largely dependent upon the efforts of our key personnel. The future role of our key personnel in the target business, however, cannot presently be ascertained. Although it is possible that one or both of our key personnel will remain associated in various capacities with the target business following a business combination, it is likely that the management of the target business at the time of the business combination will remain in place. Moreover, our key personnel will be able to remain with the company after the consummation of a business combination only if they are able to negotiate employment or consulting agreements in connection with the business combination, the terms of which, including the compensation to be paid to such individuals, would be determined at such time between the respective parties. Such negotiations may take place simultaneously with the negotiation of the business combination and could provide for such individuals to receive compensation in the form of cash payments and/or our securities for services they would render to the company after the consummation of the business combination. While the personal and financial interests of such individuals may influence their motivation in identifying and selecting a target business, it is not anticipated that the ability of such individuals to remain with us after the consummation of a business combination will be the determining factor in our decision as to whether or not we will proceed with any potential business combination. While we intend to closely scrutinize any individuals we engage after a business combination, we cannot assure you that our assessment of these individuals will prove to be correct. These individuals may be unfamiliar with the requirements of operating a public company which could cause us to have to expend time and resources helping them become familiar with such requirements. This could be expensive and time-consuming and could lead to various regulatory issues which may adversely affect our operations.
Because of our limited resources and structure, we may not be able to consummate a business combination with growth potential.
We expect to encounter intense competition from other entities having a business objective similar to ours, including venture capital funds, leveraged buyout funds and operating businesses competing for acquisitions. Many of these entities are well established and have extensive experience in identifying and effecting business combinations directly or through affiliates. Many of these competitors possess greater technical, human and other resources than we do and our financial resources will be relatively limited when contrasted with those of many of these competitors. While we believe that there are numerous potential target businesses that we could acquire, our ability to compete in acquiring certain sizable target businesses will be limited by our available financial resources. This inherent competitive limitation gives others an advantage in pursuing the acquisition of certain target businesses.
We may be unable to obtain additional financing, if required, to complete a business combination or to fund the operations and growth of the target business, which could compel us to restructure the transaction or abandon a particular business combination.
While our current assets may be sufficient to allow us to consummate a business combination, in as much as we have not yet identified any prospective target business, we cannot ascertain the capital requirements for any particular transaction. If we require further funds, we will be required to seek additional financing. We cannot assure you that such financing would be available on acceptable terms, if at all. To the extent that additional financing proves to be unavailable when needed to consummate a particular business combination, we would be compelled to restructure the transaction or abandon that particular business combination and seek an alternative target business candidate. In addition, if we consummate a business combination, we may require additional financing to fund the operations or growth of the target business. The failure to secure additional financing could have a material adverse effect on the continued development or growth of the target business. None of our officers, directors or shareholders is required to provide any financing to us in connection with or after a business combination.
If we effect a business combination with a company located outside of the United States, we would be subject to a variety of additional risks that may negatively impact our operations.
We may effect a business combination with a company located outside of the United States. If we did, we would be subject to considerations or risks associated with companies operating in the target business’ home jurisdiction, including any of the following:
| • | rules and regulations or currency conversion or corporate withholding taxes on individuals; |
| • | tariffs and trade barriers; |
| • | regulations related to customs and import/export matters; |
| • | tax issues, such as tax law changes and variations in tax laws as compared to the United States; |
| • | challenges in collecting accounts receivable; |
| • | cultural and language differences; and |
We cannot assure you that we would be able to adequately address these additional risks. If we were unable to do so, our operations might suffer.
If we effect a business combination with a company located outside of the United States, the laws applicable to such company will likely govern all of our material agreements and we may not be able to enforce our legal rights.
If we effect a business combination with a company located outside of the United States, the laws of the country in which such company operates will govern almost all of the material agreements relating to its operations. We cannot assure you that the target business will be able to enforce any of its material agreements or that remedies will be available in this new jurisdiction. The system of laws and the enforcement of existing laws in such jurisdiction may not be as certain in implementation and interpretation as in the United States. The inability to enforce or obtain a remedy under any of our future agreements could result in a significant loss of business, business opportunities or capital. Additionally, if we acquire a company located outside of the United States, it is likely that substantially all of our assets would be located outside of the United States and some of our officers and directors might reside outside of the United States. As a result, it may not be possible for investors in the United States to enforce their legal rights, to effect service of process upon our directors or officers or to enforce judgments of United States courts predicated upon civil liabilities and criminal penalties of our directors and officers under Federal securities laws.
Risks Relating to Our Corporate Structure
Being a foreign private issuer exempts us from certain Securities and Exchange Commission requirements that provide shareholders the protection of information that must be made available to shareholders of United States public companies.
As a foreign private issuer. we are exempt from certain provisions applicable to United States public companies including:
| · | The rules requiring the filing with the SEC of quarterly reports on Form 10-Q or current reports on Form 8-K; |
| · | The sections of the Securities Exchange Act regulating the solicitation of proxies, consents or authorizations with respect to a security registered under the Securities Exchange Act; |
| · | Provisions of Regulation FD aimed at preventing issuers from making selective disclosures of material information; and |
| · | The sections of the Securities Exchange Act requiring insiders to file public reports of their share ownership and trading activities and establishing insider liability for profits realized from any “short swing” trading transactions (i.e., a purchase and sale, or a sale and purchase, of the issuer’s equity securities within less than six months). |
Because of these exemptions, our shareholders may not be afforded the same protections or information generally available to investors holding shares in public companies organized in the United States.
We are a British Virgin Islands company and, because the rights of shareholders under British Virgin Islands law differ from those under U.S. law, you may have fewer protections as a shareholder.
Our corporate affairs are governed by our Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association, the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 (as amended) of the British Virgin Islands (the “Act”) and the common law of the British Virgin Islands. The rights of shareholders to take action against the directors, actions by minority shareholders and the fiduciary responsibility of the directors under British Virgin Islands law are governed by the Act and the common law of the British Virgin Islands. The common law of the British Virgin Islands is derived in part from comparatively limited judicial precedent in the British Virgin Islands as well as from English common law, which has persuasive, but not binding, authority on a court in the British Virgin Islands. The rights of shareholders and the fiduciary responsibilities of directors under British Virgin Islands law are not as clearly established as they would be under statutes or judicial precedent in some jurisdictions in the United States. In particular, the British Virgin Islands has a less developed body of securities laws as compared to the United States, and some states (such as Delaware) have more fully developed and judicially interpreted bodies of corporate law.
If shareholders sought to sue our officers or directors, it may be difficult to obtain jurisdiction over the parties and access to the assets located in the PRC.
Because certain of our officers and directors reside outside of the U.S., it may be difficult, if not impossible, to acquire jurisdiction over these persons in the event a lawsuit is initiated against such officers and directors by shareholders in the U.S. It also is unclear if extradition treaties now in effect between the U.S. and the PRC would permit effective enforcement of criminal penalties of the federal securities laws. Furthermore, because any assets we may receive regarding Hubei Chutian and Binzhou Broadcasting are likely to be located in the PRC, it would also be extremely difficult to access those assets to satisfy an award entered against us in a U.S. court. Moreover, we have been advised that the PRC does not have treaties with the U.S. providing for the reciprocal recognition and enforcement of judgments of courts. As a result, it may not be possible for investors in the U.S. to enforce their legal rights, to effect service of process upon our directors or officers or to enforce judgments of U.S. courts predicated upon civil liabilities and criminal penalties of our directors and officers under federal securities laws.
British Virgin Islands companies may not be able to initiate shareholder derivative actions, thereby depriving shareholders of the ability to protect their interests.
British Virgin Islands companies may not have standing to initiate a shareholder derivative action in a federal court of the United States. The circumstances in which any such action may be brought, and the procedures and defenses that may be available in respect to any such action, may result in the rights of shareholders of a British Virgin Islands company being more limited than those of shareholders of a company organized in the United States. Accordingly, shareholders may have fewer alternatives available to them if they believe that corporate wrongdoing has occurred. The British Virgin Islands courts are also unlikely to recognize or enforce against us judgments of courts in the United States based on certain liability provisions of U.S. securities law, and to impose liabilities against us, in original actions brought in the British Virgin Islands, based on certain liability provisions of U.S. securities laws that are penal in nature.
The laws of the British Virgin Islands provide statutory protection for minority shareholders.
Under the laws of the British Virgin Islands, there is some statutory law for the protection of minority shareholders under the Act. The principal protection under statutory law is that shareholders may bring an action to enforce our Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association. The Act sets forth the procedure to bring such a claim. Shareholders are entitled to have the affairs of the company conducted in accordance with the general law and the Amended and Restated Memorandum and Amended and Restated Articles of Association. Companies are not obligated to appoint an independent auditor and shareholders are not entitled to receive the audited financial statements of the company.
There are common law rights for the protection of shareholders that may be invoked (such rights have also now been given statutory footing under the Act), largely dependent on English company law, since the common law of the British Virgin Islands for business companies is limited. Under the general rule pursuant to English company law known as the rule inFoss v. Harbottle, a court will generally refuse to interfere with the management of a company at the insistence of a minority of its shareholders who express dissatisfaction with the conduct of the company’s affairs by the majority or the board of directors. However, every shareholder is entitled to have the affairs of the company conducted properly according to law and the constituent documents of the corporation. As such, if those who control the company have persistently disregarded the requirements of company law or the provisions of the company’s memorandum or articles of association, then the courts will grant relief. Generally, the areas in which the courts will intervene are the following: (i) an act complained of which is outside the scope of the authorized business or is illegal or not capable of ratification by the majority, (ii) acts that constitute fraud on the minority where the wrongdoers control the company, (iii) acts that infringe on the personal rights of the shareholders, such as the right to vote, and (iv) where the company has not complied with provisions requiring approval of a special or extraordinary majority of shareholders, which are more limited than the rights afforded minority shareholders under the laws of many states in the U.S.
The Act has introduced a series of remedies available to members. Where a company incorporated under the Act conducts some activity which breaches the Act or the company’s memorandum and articles of association, the court can issue a restraining or compliance order. Members can now also bring derivative, personal and representative actions under certain circumstances. The traditional English basis for members’ remedies have also been incorporated into the Act – where a member of a company considers that the affairs of the company have been, are being or are likely to be conducted in a manner likely to be oppressive, unfairly discriminating or unfairly prejudicial to him, he may now apply to the BVI court for an order on such conduct.
Any member of a company may apply to the British Virgin Islands court for the appointment of a liquidator for the company and the court may appoint a liquidator for the company if it is of the opinion that it is just and equitable to do so.
The Act provides that any member of a company is entitled to payment of the fair value of his shares upon dissenting from any of the following: (a) a merger; (b) a consolidation; (c) any sale, transfer, lease, exchange or other disposition of more than 50 per cent in value of the assets or business of the company if not made in the usual or regular course of the business carried on by the company but not including (i) a disposition pursuant to an order of the court having jurisdiction in the matter, (ii) a disposition for money on terms requiring all or substantially all net proceeds to be distributed to the members in accordance with their respective interest within one year after the date of disposition, or (iii) a transfer pursuant to the power of the directors to transfer assets for the protection thereof; (d) a redemption of 10 percent, or fewer of the issued shares of the company required by the holders of 90 percent, or more of the shares of the company pursuant to the terms of the Act; and (e) an arrangement, if permitted by the court.
Generally any other claims against a company by its shareholders must be based on the general laws of contract or tort applicable in the British Virgin Islands or their individual rights as shareholders as established by the company’s memorandum and articles of association.
Risks Relating to an Investment in our Ordinary Shares
Because we do not intend to pay dividends shareholders will benefit from an investment in our ordinary shares only if they appreciate in value.
We have never declared or paid any cash dividends on our ordinary shares. We currently intend to retain all future earnings, if any, for use in the operations and expansion of the business. As a result, we do not anticipate paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Any future determination as to the declaration and payment of cash dividends will be at the discretion of our Board of Directors and will depend on factors our Board of Directors deems relevant, including among others, our results of operations, financial condition and cash requirements, business prospects, and the terms of China Cablecom Holdings’ credit facilities, if any, and any other financing arrangements. Accordingly, realization of a gain on shareholders’ investments will depend on the appreciation of the price of the ordinary shares. There is no guarantee that our ordinary shares will appreciate in value.
There is a risk that we could be treated as a U.S. domestic corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes, which could result in significantly greater U.S. federal income tax liability to us.
Section 7874(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) generally provides that a corporation organized outside the United States that acquires, directly or indirectly, pursuant to a plan or series of related transactions substantially all of the assets of a corporation organized in the United States will be treated as a domestic corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes if shareholders of the acquired corporation, by reason of owning shares of the acquired corporation, own at least 80% (of either the voting power or the value) of the stock of the acquiring corporation after the acquisition. If Section 7874(b) were to apply as a result of certain transactions effected in 2008 in connection with a redomestication merger and a business combination involving China Cablecom Holdings, Ltd., then, among other things, China Cablecom Holdings, Ltd. would be subject to U.S. federal income tax on its worldwide taxable income following such transactions as if it were a domestic corporation. Although it is not expected that Section 7874(b) will apply to treat China Cablecom Holdings, Ltd. as a domestic corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes, this result is not entirely free from doubt. As a result, shareholders are urged to consult their tax advisors on this issue. The balance of this discussion (including the discussion in the section of this Annual Report entitled “Taxation – United States Federal Income Taxation”) assumes that China Cablecom Holdings, Ltd. will be treated as a foreign corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
We may qualify as a passive foreign investment company, or “PFIC,” which could result in adverse U.S. federal income tax consequences to U.S. investors.
In general, we will be treated as a PFIC for any taxable year in which either (1) at least 75% of our gross income (looking through certain corporate subsidiaries) is passive income or (2) at least 50% of the average value of our assets (looking through certain corporate subsidiaries) is attributable to assets that produce, or are held for the production of, passive income. Passive income generally includes, without limitation, dividends, interest, rents, royalties, and gains from the disposition of passive assets. If we are determined to be a PFIC for any taxable year (or portion thereof) that is included in the holding period of a U.S. Holder (as defined in the section of this Annual Report captioned ‘‘Taxation – United States Federal Income Taxation – General’’) of our ordinary shares, the U.S. Holder may be subject to increased U.S. federal income tax liability upon a sale or other disposition of our ordinary shares or the receipt of certain excess distributions from us and may be subject to additional reporting requirements. Based on the composition (and estimated values) of the assets and the nature of the income of us and our subsidiaries (including our former operating joint ventures in the PRC) in 2011, we do not believe that we were treated as a PFIC in 2011. However, because we have not performed a definitive analysis as to our PFIC status for such taxable year, there can be no assurance with respect to our PFIC status for such taxable year. There also can be no assurance with respect to our status as a PFIC for any subsequent taxable year. We urge U.S. Holders to consult their own tax advisors regarding the possible application of the PFIC rules. For a more detailed explanation of the tax consequences of PFIC classification to U.S. Holders, see the section of this Annual Report captioned ‘‘Taxation—United States Federal Income Taxation—U.S. Holders—Passive Foreign Investment Company Rules.’’
ITEM 4. | INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY |
A. | History and Development of the Company. |
China Cablecom Holdings was formed on October 25, 2007, in the British Virgin Islands, and operated through a wholly-owned subsidiary China Cablecom Ltd., a British Virgin Islands company, which (through subsidiaries) was a joint-venture provider of cable television services in the PRC, operating in partnership with a local state-owned enterprise (“SOE”) authorized by the PRC government to control the distribution of cable TV services. China Cablecom acquired the network it formerly operated in Binzhou, Shandong Province in September 2007 and in Hubei Province in June 2008 by entering into a series of asset purchase and services agreements with a company organized by SOEs owned directly or indirectly by local branches of SARFT in five different municipalities to serve as a holding company of the relevant businesses.
Overview
Prior to March 2012, we were a joint-venture provider of cable television services in the PRC, operating in partnership with a local state-owned enterprise authorized by the PRC government to control the distribution of cable TV services (“SOE”). We acquired the networks we previously operated in Binzhou, Shandong Province in September 2007 and in Hubei Province in June 2008 by entering into a series of asset purchase and services agreements with companies organized by SOEs owned directly or indirectly by local branches of SARFT to serve as holding companies of the relevant businesses. Following the recent disposal of our interest in the Hubei network and suspension of operations in Binzhou, we are a dormant, non-operating company.
Legal Proceedings
Other than as described below, we are not a party to any material legal proceedings nor are we aware of any circumstance that may reasonably lead a third party to initiate legal proceedings against us. On September 5, 2013, the SEC instituted administrative proceedings pursuant to Section 12(j) of the Exchange Act against the Company seeking the possible suspension or revokation of the Company’s registration under Section 12 of the Exchange Act. A hearing has been scheduled for October 7, 2013 to hear evidence regarding the matters described in the SEC order regarding this proceeding.
C. | Organizational Structure |
PRC Corporate Structure
China Cablecom previously conducted substantially all of its business in the PRC through HZNT, and Jinan Youxiantong Network Technology Co., Ltd. (“JYNT”), a PRC company and a domestic variable interest entity (“VIE”). JYNT is controlled by the Company through contractual arrangements. China Cablecom also owns 100% of the equity interest of China Cablecom Company Limited, a Hong Kong holding company that, in turn, directly owns 100% of the equity interest of HZNT.
Property, plant and equipment
D. None
ITEM 4A. | UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS |
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. | OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS |
The following discussion of our results of operations is based upon our audited consolidated financial statements beginning on Page F-1 on this Annual Report.
Fiscal year ended 2011 compared to fiscal year ended 2010
Management fee income
Management fee income for the year ended December 31, 2011 were $4.6 million, an increase of $0.1 million from $4.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2010. Management fees were all earned from JYNT.
Share of losses on operating joint ventures
Share of loss on operating joint ventures for the year ended December 31, 2011 were $2.4 million, an reduce of $5.8 million from $8.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2010.
Summarized financial information of Binzhou Broadcasting is as follows for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010:
| | December 31, | | | December 31, | |
| | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
Net sales | | $ | 11,868,256 | | | $ | 11,531,348 | |
Gross profit | | | 2,887,330 | | | | 1,797,134 | |
Loss before taxes | | | (381,769 | ) | | | (11,350,894 | ) |
Net loss | | | (708,137 | ) | | | (11,459,687 | ) |
Company's share of net loss | | | (185,102 | ) | | | (3,167,830 | ) |
Summarized financial information of Hubei Chutian is as follows for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010:
| | December 31, | | | December 31, | |
| | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
Net sales | | $ | 49,914,297 | | | $ | 42,431,792 | |
Gross profit | | | 16,894,646 | | | | 12,151,561 | |
Loss before taxes | | | (4,618,169 | ) | | | (10,852,867 | ) |
Net loss | | | (4,618,169 | ) | | | (10,367,435 | ) |
Company's share of net loss | | | (2,262,903 | ) | | | (5,080,043 | ) |
General and administrative expenses
General and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2011 were $4.7 million, an decrease of $0.7 million from $5.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2010. General and administrative expenses consist primarily of office rental, amortization of deferred offering costs, legal and accounting expenses and salary and welfare expenses in administrative functions such as, finance and senior management.
Interest expenses
Interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2011 was $6.6 million, an increase of $2.4 million from $4.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2010. The significant increase of interest expenses was a result of higher interest rate resulted from the default of payment of interest on due date.
Impairment on investment
From September 2011, the business operation in Binzhou Broadcasting was suspended as a result of the Government of Shandong Province’s initiatives to consolidate all cable operators within the province into Shandong Broadcasting and Television Network Co., Ltd. The company has not reached any settlement agreement with either Binzhou SOE or Shandong Broadcasting and Television Network Co., Ltd. by the time of this report and decided to make a full provision of $9.8 million on its investment in Binzhou Broadcasting.
Loss before income taxes
Loss before income taxes for the year ended December 31, 2011 was $19.7 million, an increase of $6.3 million, from $13.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2010.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of December 31, 2011, the Company had cash and cash equivalents approximately $0.6 million available for investment and corporate overhead.
In March 2012, the Company has reached an agreement with Hubei SOE to sell its economic interest in Hubei Chutian for a consideration of $59.4 million by installments. $59.1 million was paid by Hubei SOE in 2012 and the remains is expected to be paid in 2013. The Company is also seeking for a compensation from its Binzhou Broadcasting project which was suspended in 2011.
As of December 31, 2011, we had following obligations:
· | $0.4 million promissory notes with 8% annual interest rate due on demand |
· | $4.2 million unsecured notes with 5% annual interest rate. Since the Company is in default of the interest payment, the interest rate on past due amount has been increased to 15% and the sum of principal and accrued interest become due immediately |
· | $16.2 million secured notes with 5% annual interest rate. Since the Company is in default of the interest payment, the interest rate on past due amount has been increased to 15% and the sum of principal and accrued interest become due immediately |
· | $19.1 million ($14.2M after discount) Senior Secured Notes with 12% annual interest rate. The repayment was scheduled in 6 installments to be paid every 6 months starting from April 15, 2013. |
The Company has repaid all the outstanding notes with the proceed from the disposal of Hubei Chutian.
Trend information
Other than as disclosed elsewhere in this Annual Report, we are not aware of any trends, uncertainties, demands, commitments or events that are reasonably likely to have a material effect on our net sales, profitability, liquidity or capital resources, or that caused the disclosed financial information to not necessarily be indicative of future operating results or financial conditions.
Off-balance sheet arrangements
We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements, any outstanding derivative financial instruments, interest rate swap transactions or foreign currency forward contracts.
Tabular disclosure of contractual obligations
The following table summarizes our contractual commitments as of December 31, 2011 and the effect those commitments are expected to have on our liquidity and cash flow in future periods:
| | | | | | | | Payments due by period | |
US$ Million | | Total | | | Less than one year | | | 1-3 years | | | 3-5 years | | | More than 5 years | |
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Long-term Debt Obligations | | | 39.9 | | | | 39.9 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
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Capital (Finance) Lease Obligations | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
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Operating Lease Obligations | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
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Purchase Obligations | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
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Other Long-Term Liabilities Reflected on the Company's Balance Sheet under the GAAP of the primary financial statements | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
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Total | | | 39.9 | | | | 39.9 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
We describe below recent pronouncements that have had or may have a significant effect on our financial statements. We do not discuss recent pronouncements that are not anticipated to have an impact on or are unrelated to our financial condition, results of operations, or disclosures.
FASB ASC 810. We adopted FASB ASC 810 on January 1, 2010, which amended the consolidation guidance for variable-interest entities include: (1) the elimination of the exemption for qualifying special purpose entities, (2) a new approach for determining who should consolidate a variable-interest entity, and (3) changes to when it is necessary to reassess who should consolidate a variable-interest entity. The adoption of this guidance will have a material impact on the consolidated financial position and results of the Company. The Company will be required to deconsolidate certain VIEs that have been consolidated previously. The impact of the adoption may be applied retrospectively with a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first year restated.
In February 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2010-09 “Subsequent Events (Topic 855)” allowing SEC filers to remove the date through which subsequent events have been reviewed. ASU 2010-09 became effective upon issuance, and the adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on Company’s financial statements.
In May 2011, the FASB issued amendments to ASC 820 “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.” Some of the amendments clarify the FASB’s intent about the application of existing fair value measurement requirements and others change a particular principle or requirement for measuring fair value or for disclosing information about fair value measurements. This guidance is effective during interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and is to be applied on a prospective basis. The implementation of this guidance will not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
In June 2011, the FASB issued updated guidance to ASC 220 “Comprehensive Income” which allows entities to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. This guidance, which is to be applied retrospectively, is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011. The implementation of this guidance will not have an impact on its consolidated financial statements.
In September 2011, the FASB issued amendments to ASC 350 “Intangibles-Goodwill and Other” which allow an entity to assess qualitatively whether it is necessary to perform the current two-step goodwill impairment test. Performance of the two-step impairment test is required only if an entity determines it is more-likely-than-not that a reporting unit's fair value is less than its carrying amount. Otherwise, no further testing is required. This guidance is effective for annual and interim goodwill tests performed for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011; however, early adoption is permitted. The Company expects that the implementation of this guidance will not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
In December 2011, the FASB issued amendments to the disclosure requirements on offsetting in ASC 210 “Balance Sheet” which require an entity to disclose quantitative information about offsetting and related arrangements to enable users of its financial statements to understand the effect of those arrangements on its financial position. This guidance is effective during interim and annual periods beginning after January 1, 2013 and should be applied retrospectively for all comparative periods presented. The implementation of this guidance will not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
ITEM 6. | DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES |
A. | Directors and senior management |
Our board of directors and executive officers are as follows:
Name | | Age | | Position |
Clive Ng | | 51 | | Director and Executive Director |
Pu Yue | | 41 | | Chief Executive Officer |
Sikan Tong | | 41 | | Chief Financial Officer |
Kerry Propper | | 38 | | Director |
Mark Nordlicht | | 46 | | Independent Director |
Clive Ng has served as Executive Chairman of the board of China Cablecom since its inception on October 6, 2006 and as a director and Executive Chairman of China Cablecom Holdings since October 2007. From 2000 to 2003, he was the Chief Executive Officer of Pacific Media PMC, a home shopping company, Mr. Ng co-founded TVB Superchannel Europe in 1992, which has grown to become Europe’s leading Chinese language broadcaster. He also owned a 50% stake in HongKong SuperNet, the first Hong Kong based ISP which was then sold to Pacific Internet (NASDAQ:PCNTF). He was Chairman and founder of Asia content (NASDAQ:IASIA), one of the first Asian internet companies to list in the United States, that has been a joint venture partner with NBCi, MTVi, C-NET, CBS Sportsline and DoubleClick in Asia. Mr. Ng was also one of the initial investors and founder of E*TRADE Asia, a partnership with E*TRADE Financial Corp (NYSE: ET). He is also a founding shareholder of MTV Japan, with H&Q Asia Pacific and MTV Networks (a division of Viacom Inc).
Pu Yue has served as general manager and Chief Executive Officer of China Cablecom since its inception in 2006 and Chief Executive Officer of China Cablecom Holdings since October 2007. Mr. Pu was an intelligence officer with China’s National Security Service from 1993 to 1995. He then worked as a logistics specialist with the joint venture between Crown Cork & Seal and John Swire & Sons in Beijing. In 1997, he joined Economic Daily, where he spent a two-year journalism career with China Entrepreneur Magazine. From 1999 to 2000, he oversaw the inception of Macau 5-Star Satellite TV, a mainland China satellite TV channel venture in which his family took significant investment. From 2004 to 2006, Mr. Pu was in charge of business development for a TV advertising consolidation venture under HC International. Mr. Pu holds MBA from Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Management of Rice University, and Bachelor of Law from University of International Relations in Beijing, China.
Sikan Tonghas served as Chief Financial Officer of China Cablecom since March 31, 2009. From March 2008 to February 2009, Mr. Tong was the Senior Vice President of the Company where he was responsible for the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. From September 2006 to February 2008, Mr. Tong was the Chief Financial Officer of Merrylin International Holding, which manages Merrylin restaurants and Motel 168 hotel chains in China, where he spearheaded Merrylin’s IPO and closely managed fundraising activities through private placements. Mr. Tong served as Head of Accountancy Training at The Financial Training Company, a leading provider of professional qualifications and business training in the United Kingdom and Asia, which later became part of Kaplan Inc. from November 2005 to August 2006. From May 2003 to October 2005, Mr. Tong served as the learning and education manager of the Shanghai office of PriceWaterhouseCoopers where he began his career in the audit practice and was responsible for lecturing and organization of the training courses. Mr. Tong received his Bachelor degree from Shanghai University in 1995 in Mechanic and Robotic.
Kerry Propper has been a director of China Cablecom Holdings since October 2007. Mr. Propper also sits on the board of directors of China Networks International Holdings Ltd. Mr. Propper has been the owner and chief executive officer of Chardan Capital Markets LLC, a New York – based broker/dealer, since July 2003. Mr. Propper was a founder, and from February 1999 to July 2003 the owner and managing director of Windsor Capital Advisors, a full service brokerage firm also based in New York. Mr. Propper worked at Aegis Capital Corp., a broker dealer and member firm of NASD. Mr. Propper received his B.A. (with honors) in Economics and International Studies from Colby College and studied at the London School of Economics.
Mark Nordlicht brings over 20 years of experience in the investment industry and is responsible for oversight of all trading, asset allocation and risk management of Platinum Partners Value Arbitrage Fund, L.P. From 1997 to 2001, Mr. Nordlicht was a Founder and Managing Partner of West End Capital, a New York based money management firm. From 1991 to 2000, Mr. Nordlicht founded and acted as general partner for Northern Lights Trading, a proprietary options firm based in New York which employed traders in the cotton, coffee, natural gas, crude oil, gold, and silver option trading pits. Mr. Nordlicht graduated from Yeshiva University with a B.A. in Philosophy.
There is no family relationship between any of our executive officers or directors.
Compensation of Directors and Executive Officers
All directors receive reimbursements from us for expenses which are necessary and reasonably incurred by them for providing services to us or in the performance of their duties.
Our directors who are also our employees receive compensation in the form of salaries, housing allowances, other allowances and benefits in kind in their capacity as our employees. Our directors do not receive any compensation in their capacity as directors in addition to their salaries and other remunerations as members of our management team. We pay their expenses related to attending board meetings and participating in board functions.
The aggregate cash compensation and benefits that we paid to our directors and executive officers, a group of eight persons for the year ended December 31, 2011 was approximately RMB5,000,000. No executive officer is entitled to any severance benefits upon termination of his or her employment with our company.
C. | Departure of Directors |
On November 15, 2012, China Cablecom (the “Company”) announced the resignation of Robi Hartman, David Kratochvil. and Jacob Weiss from its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
The resignation of its directors was a result of the Company’s decision to liquidate its assets of Hubei Chutian to the joint venture partner Hubei Chutian Radio & Television Information Network Co., Ltd. After the receipt of the disposal of its assets and equity interest of Hubei Chutian and the repayment of the Company’s debts of senior secured notes, secured notes and unsecured notes, Mr. Hartman, Mr. Kratochvil, and Mr. Weiss tendered their resignation as part of the Board’s strategy to pay back investors and re-scale the composition of the board to be more aligned with the Company’s future needs.
All of our directors serve for an indefinite term until their respective successor takes office or until his or her earlier death, resignation or removal by the members at a meeting called for the purpose of removing the directors or for purposes including the removal of a director; or by a resolution passed by the majority of the remaining directors. The following table sets forth the number of years our current directors and executive officers have held their positions and the expiration of their current term.
Name | | Appointed on |
Clive Ng | | October 2006 |
Kerry Propper | | October 2007 |
Mark Nordlicht | | November 2010 |
Board Committees
We currently do not have an Audit Committee, Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee or Compensation Committee.
We had 11 employees as of December 31, 2011, respectively. None of our employees are represented under collective bargaining agreements. We consider our relations with our employees to be good.
See Item 7.A below.
ITEM 7. | MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS |
The following table sets forth information with respect to the beneficial ownership of the ordinary shares as of September 30, 2013 by each person who beneficially owns more than 5% of ordinary shares and each officer, each director and all officers and directors as a group.
Ordinary shares which an individual or group has a right to acquire within 60 days pursuant to the exercise or conversion of options, warrants or other similar convertible or derivative securities are deemed to be outstanding for the purpose of computing the percentage ownership of such individual or group, but are not deemed to be outstanding for the purpose of computing the percentage ownership of any other person shown in the table.
| | | | | Approximate | |
| | Amount and Nature | | | Percentage of | |
| | of Beneficial | | | Outstanding | |
Name and Address of Beneficial Owner(1) | | Ownership | | | Ordinary Shares | |
Clive Ng(2) | | | 379,000 | | | | 2.6 | % |
Pu Yue(3) | | | — | | | | — | |
Sikan Tong | | | — | | | | — | |
Kerry Propper(4) | | | 83,888 | (5) | | | * | |
Mark Nordlicht(6) | | | 1,039,527 | | | | 7.1 | % |
All directors and executive officers as a group (three individuals) | | | 1,493,415 | | | | 10.3 | % |
Platinum Partners Value Arbitrage Fund L.P.(7) | | | 1,000,498 | | | | 6.9 | % |
* Less than one percent
(1) | Unless otherwise indicated, the business address of each of the individuals is Room 458, North Building, Wenjiao Plaza, No. 1 Qingnian Dong Road, Jinan, People’s Republic of China. |
(2) | The business address for Mr. Ng is 80 Broad Street, 5thFloor, New York, NY 10004. |
(3) | The business address for Mr. Pu is Room 458, North Building, Wenjiao Plaza, No. 1 Qingnian Dong Road, Jinan, People’s Republic of China, 25000. |
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(4) | The business address of Mr. Propper is Chardan Capital Markets, LLC, 17 State Street, Suite 2575, New York, New York 10004. |
(5) | Includes 15,833 shares issuable upon exercise of warrants. Does not include 66,667 shares that can be earned in connection with the grant of the Performance Shares. |
(6) | The business address for Mr. Nordlicht is 152 West 57thStreet, 4th Floor, New York, New York 10019. Includes 39,029 ordinary shares held by Platinum Partners Liquid Opportunity Master Fund L.P. (“PPLO”) and 1,000,498 ordinary shares owned by Platinum Partners Value Arbitrage Fund LLP (“PPVA”). Mr. Nordlicht is the Chief Investment Officer of PPLO and PPVA and may be deemed to be a beneficial owner of all the ordinary shares directly or indirectly held by PPVA and PPLO. This information was derived from a Schedule 13D filed on March 7, 2011. |
(7) | The business address for Platinum Partners Value Arbitrage Fund LLP (“PPVA”) is 152 West 57th Street, 4th Floor, New York, New York 10019. The number of shares beneficial owned by PPVA exclude ordinary shares underlying 10,991,685 Series A Convertible Preferred Shares and 1,169,600 Series B Convertible Preferred Shares. The holder of such Preferred Shares may not convert any of the Preferred Shares to the extent that such conversion would result in the holder and its affiliates together beneficially owning more than 4.99% of the outstanding ordinary shares, except on 61 days’ prior written notice to the company that the holder waives such limitation. Platinum Management (NY) LLC, as the investment manager, and Platinum Partners Value Arbitrage, LP, as the general partner are deemed to beneficially own the ordinary shares owned by PPVA. Mr. Mark Nordlicht, one of our directors, as the controlling person of PPVA is deemed to be the beneficial owner of the ordinary shares owned by PPVA and has the sole power to vote or direct the vote of the shares owned by PPVA. This information was derived from a Schedule 13D filed on March 7, 2011. |
B. | Related Party Transactions |
We have not, during the three most recently completed financial years and the subsequent period up to the date of this Annual Report, entered into transactions or loans with any (a) enterprises that are directly or indirectly controlled by or under common control with us; (b) our associates; (c) individuals directly or indirectly owning voting right which give them significant influence over us or close members of their respective families, (d) our directors, senior management or close members of their respective families or (e) enterprises in which a substantial interest in the voting power is held or significantly influenced by any of the foregoing individuals, except as indicated below:
On June 26, 2008,we issued 106,666 shares of our ordinary shares to ClearMedia Limited, a company owned by our executive Chairman, Clive Ng, as finder’s fee in connection with the acquisition of Hubei Chutian.
We consummated a convertible debt financing in May 2008 with current and new investors involving the issuance of an aggregate of $43.175 million principal amount at maturity of secured convertible notes and approximately 1.525 million ordinary shares to assist in securing our acquisition of Hubei Broadcasting. Chardan Capital Markets, LLC, acted as lead placement agent in the convertible debt financing and was paid a broker fee of $1,400,000. Kerry Propper, a member of our board of directors, is the chief executive officer of Chardan Capital Markets, LLC.
In October 2009, we consummated a senior secured debt financing involving the issuance of an aggregate of $33 million secured notes and approximately 23 million preferred series B shares. Chardan Capital Markets, LLC, acted as lead placement agent in the convertible debt financing and was paid a broker fee of $1,494,000 along with 250,000 ordinary shares of the Company. Kerry Propper, a member of our board of directors, is the chief executive officer of Chardan Capital Markets, LLC.
In April and November, 2011, the Company issued totally 2,104,833 ordinary shares to Platinum Partners Value Arbitrage Fund LP for an aggregate purchase price of $383,041. Mark Nordlicht, a member of our board of directors, is the Chief Executive Officer of Platinum Partners Value Arbitrage Fund LP.
In April and July 2011, Platinum Partners Value Arbitrage Fund LP (“Platinum”) issued us two promissory notes in the amount of $417,152 (the “Note”). Mark Nordlicht, a member of our board of directors, is the chief investment officer of Platinum.
On January 31, 2012, the Company issued 901,546 ordinary shares at a consideration of $114,163 to Platinum Partners Value Arbitrage Fund LP to raise fund for financing the operations of the Company. Mark Nordlicht, a member of our board of directors, is the Chief Executive Officer of Platinum Partners Value Arbitrage Fund LP.
C. | Interests of Experts and Counsel |
Not Applicable.
ITEM 8. | FINANCIAL INFORMATION |
A. | Consolidated Statements and Other Financial Information |
The Company’s consolidated financial statements are stated in U.S dollars and are prepared in accordance with US GAAP.
Audited Financial Statements
Our consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2011 as required under Item 17 are included immediately following the text of this Annual Report. The audit reports of the Company are included herein immediately preceding the financial statements.
Legal/Arbitration Proceedings
The Directors and the management of the Company do not know of any material, active or pending, legal proceedings against them; nor is the Company involved as a plaintiff in any material proceeding or pending litigation.
Policy on Dividend Distributions
The Company has not paid any dividends on its outstanding common shares since its incorporation and does not anticipate that it will do so in the foreseeable future. The payment of dividends in the future, if any, is within the discretion of the Board of Directors of Dynasty and will depend upon our earnings, our capital requirements and financial condition and other relevant factors. We do not anticipate declaring or paying any dividends in the foreseeable future.
Subsequent to the date of the most recent financial statements included in this annual report, we disposed of our interest in the Hubei network, suspended operations in Binzhou, repaid most of our outstanding indebtedness and are now a dormant, non-operating company.
ITEM 9. | THE OFFER AND LISTING |
A. | Offer and Listing Details |
Our ordinary shares are quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol CABLF. The closing price for the ordinary shares on September 20, 2013, was $0.10.
| | Ordinary Shares | |
| | High | | | Low | |
| | (US$) | | | (US$) | |
2009 | | | | | | | | |
First Quarter | | | 2.61 | | | | 0.45 | |
Second Quarter | | | 5.82 | | | | 0.78 | |
Third Quarter | | | 4.14 | | | | 1.14 | |
Fourth Quarter | | | 3.30 | | | | 1.41 | |
2010 | | | | | | | | |
First Quarter | | | 2.37 | | | | 1.40 | |
Second Quarter | | | 1.68 | | | | 0.77 | |
Third Quarter | | | 0.83 | | | | 0.36 | |
Fourth Quarter | | | 0.80 | | | | 0.44 | |
2011 | | | | | | | | |
First Quarter | | | 0.60 | | | | 0.38 | |
Second Quarter | | | 0.43 | | | | 0.21 | |
Third Quarter | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.16 | |
Fourth Quarter | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.08 | |
2012 | | | | | | | | |
First Quarter | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.06 | |
Second Quarter | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.14 | |
Third Quarter | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.06 | |
Fourth Quarter | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.13 | |
2013 | | | | | | | | |
First Quarter | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.13 | |
Second Quarter | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.05 | |
Third Quarter (through September 30) | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.07 | |
Holders of ordinary shares should obtain current market quotations for their securities. There can be no assurance that a trading market will develop for these securities.
Status of Outstanding Ordinary Shares. As of September 30, 2013, we had a total of 14,575,235 ordinary shares issued and outstanding.
Holders. As of September 30, 2013, there were 54 holders of ordinary shares. We believe the number of beneficial holders of these securities is significantly greater than the number of record holders.
Not Applicable.
Our ordinary shares are quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol “CABLF”.
Not Applicable.
Not Applicable.
Not Applicable.
ITEM 10. | ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
Not applicable.
B. | Memorandum and Articles of association |
The description of certain terms and provisions of our Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association is incorporated by reference to our Registration Statement filed on Form S-4 filed with the SEC on March 21, 2008.
During the fiscal years ended December 31, 2010 and 2011, the Company has not entered into any material agreements which are not described elsewhere in this Annual Report.
Not applicable.
The following is a summary of the material British Virgin Islands and U.S. federal income tax consequences of acquiring, owning and disposing of our ordinary shares. As used in this discussion, references to “we,” “us,” “our” or the “Company” refer only to China Cablecom Holdings, Ltd.
British Virgin Islands Tax Considerations
The Government of the British Virgin Islands, will not, under existing legislation, impose any income, corporate or capital gains tax, estate duty, inheritance tax, gift tax or withholding tax upon the Company or its shareholders. The British Virgin Islands are not party to any double taxation treaties.
The Company and all distributions, interest and other amounts paid by the Company to persons who are not persons resident in the British Virgin Islands are exempt from the provisions of the Income Tax Act in the British Virgin Islands and any capital gains realized with respect to any shares, debt obligations or other securities of the Company by persons who are not resident in the British Virgin Islands are exempt from all forms of taxation in the British Virgin Islands. As of January 1, 2007, the Payroll Taxes Act, 2004 came into force. It will not apply to the Company except to the extent the Company has employees (and deemed employees) rendering services to the Company wholly or mainly in the British Virgin Islands. The Company at present has no employees in the British Virgin Islands and has no intention of having any employees in the British Virgin Islands.
No estate, inheritance, succession or gift tax, rate, duty, levy or other charge is payable by persons who are not persons resident in the British Virgin Islands with respect to any shares, debt obligations or other securities of the Company.
All instruments relating to transactions in respect of the shares, debt obligations or other securities of the Company and all instruments relating to other transactions relating to the business of the Company are exempt from the payment of stamp duty in the British Virgin Islands.
There are currently no withholding taxes or exchange control regulations in the British Virgin Islands applicable to the Company or its shareholders.
United States Federal Income Taxation
General
The following is a summary of the material U.S. federal income tax consequences of the acquisition, ownership and disposition of our ordinary shares. The discussion below of the U.S. federal income tax consequences to “U.S. Holders” will apply to a beneficial owner of our ordinary shares that is for U.S. federal income tax purposes:
| · | an individual citizen or resident of the United States; |
| · | a corporation (or other entity treated as a corporation) that is created or organized (or treated as created or organized) in or under the laws of the United States, any state thereof or the District of Columbia; |
| · | an estate whose income is includible in gross income for U.S. federal income tax purposes regardless of its source; or |
| · | a trust if (i) a U.S. court can exercise primary supervision over the trust’s administration and one or more U.S. persons are authorized to control all substantial decisions of the trust, or (ii) it has a valid election in effect under applicable U.S. Treasury regulations to be treated as a U.S. person. |
A beneficial owner of our ordinary shares that is described above is referred to herein as a “U.S. Holder.” If a beneficial owner of our ordinary shares is not described as a U.S. Holder and is not an entity treated as a partnership or other pass-through entity for U.S. federal income tax purposes, such owner will be considered a “Non-U.S. Holder.” The material U.S. federal income tax consequences applicable specifically to Non-U.S. Holders are described below under the heading “Non-U.S. Holders.”
This summary is based on the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), its legislative history, Treasury regulations promulgated thereunder, published rulings and court decisions, all as currently in effect. These authorities are subject to change or differing interpretations, possibly on a retroactive basis.
This discussion does not address all aspects of U.S. federal income taxation that may be relevant to any particular holder based on such holder’s individual circumstances. In particular, this discussion considers only holders that own and hold our ordinary shares as capital assets within the meaning of Section 1221 of the Code, and does not address the alternative minimum tax or the U.S. federal income tax consequences to holders that are subject to special rules, including:
| · | financial institutions or financial services entities; |
| · | persons that are subject to the mark-to-market accounting rules under Section 475 of the Code; |
| · | governments or agencies or instrumentalities thereof; |
| · | regulated investment companies; |
| · | real estate investment trusts; |
| · | certain expatriates or former long-term residents of the United States; |
| · | persons that actually or constructively own 5% or more of our voting shares; |
| · | persons that acquired our ordinary shares pursuant to an exercise of employee options, in connection with employee incentive plans or otherwise as compensation; |
| · | persons that hold our ordinary shares as part of a straddle, constructive sale, hedging, conversion or other integrated transaction; |
| · | persons whose functional currency is not the U.S. dollar; |
| — | controlled foreign corporations; or |
| — | passive foreign investment companies. |
This discussion does not address any aspect of U.S. federal non-income tax laws, such as gift or estate tax laws, or state, local or non-U.S. tax laws or, except as discussed herein, any tax reporting obligations applicable to a holder of our ordinary shares. Additionally, this discussion does not consider the tax treatment of partnerships or other pass-through entities or persons who hold our ordinary shares through such entities. If a partnership (or other entity classified as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes) is the beneficial owner of our ordinary shares, the U.S. federal income tax treatment of a partner in the partnership generally will depend on the status of the partner and the activities of the partnership. This discussion also assumes that any distribution made (or deemed made) to a holder in respect of our ordinary shares and any consideration received (or deemed received) by a holder in connection with the sale or other disposition of our ordinary shares will be in U.S. dollars.
We have not sought, and will not seek, a ruling from the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) or an opinion of counsel as to any U.S. federal income tax consequence described herein. The IRS may disagree with the description herein, and its determination may be upheld by a court. Moreover, there can be no assurance that future legislation, regulations, administrative rulings or court decisions will not adversely affect the accuracy of the statements in this discussion.
THIS DISCUSSION IS ONLY A SUMMARY OF THE MATERIAL U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE ACQUISITION, OWNERSHIP AND DISPOSITION OF OUR ORDINARY SHARES. IT IS NOT TAX ADVICE. EACH HOLDER OF OUR ORDINARY SHARES IS URGED TO CONSULT ITS OWN TAX ADVISOR WITH RESPECT TO THE PARTICULAR TAX CONSEQUENCES TO SUCH HOLDER OF THE ACQUISITION, OWNERSHIP AND DISPOSITION OF OUR ORDINARY SHARES, INCLUDING THE APPLICABILITY AND EFFECT OF ANY STATE, LOCAL, AND NON-U.S. TAX LAWS, AS WELL AS U.S. FEDERAL TAX LAWS AND ANY APPLICABLE TAX TREATIES.
U.S. Holders
Taxation of Cash Distributions Paid on Ordinary Shares
Subject to the passive foreign investment company (“PFIC”) rules discussed below, a U.S. Holder generally will be required to include in gross income as ordinary income the amount of any cash dividend paid on our ordinary shares. A cash distribution on such ordinary shares generally will be treated as a dividend for U.S. federal income tax purposes to the extent the distribution is paid out of our current or accumulated earnings and profits (as determined for U.S. federal income tax purposes), although we do not intend to calculate such earnings and profits. Such dividend generally will not be eligible for the dividends-received deduction generally allowed to U.S. corporations in respect of dividends received from other U.S. corporations. The portion of such cash distribution, if any, in excess of such earnings and profits will be applied against and reduce (but not below zero) the U.S. Holder’s adjusted tax basis in our ordinary shares. Any remaining excess generally will be treated as gain from the sale or other taxable disposition of such ordinary shares.
With respect to non-corporate U.S. Holders, any such dividends may be subject to U.S. federal income tax at the lower applicable regular long-term capital gains tax rate (see “—Taxation on the Disposition of Ordinary Shares” below) provided that (1) our ordinary shares are readily tradable on an established securities market in the United States, (2) we are not a PFIC, as discussed below, for either the taxable year in which such dividend was paid or the preceding taxable year, and (3) certain holding period requirements are met. Under published IRS authority, ordinary shares are considered for purposes of clause (1) above to be readily tradable on an established securities market in the United States only if they are listed on certain exchanges, which presently do not include the OTC Bulletin Board. Because our ordinary shares currently are quoted only on the OTC Bulletin Board and will not, therefore, be treated as readily tradable on an established securities market in the United States, any dividends paid on our ordinary shares currently should not qualify for the lower rate. U.S. Holders should consult their own tax advisors regarding the availability of the lower rate for any cash dividends paid with respect to our ordinary shares.
Taxation on the Disposition of Ordinary Shares
Upon a sale or other taxable disposition of our ordinary shares, and subject to the PFIC rules discussed below, a U.S. Holder generally will recognize capital gain or loss in an amount equal to the difference between the amount realized and the U.S. Holder’s adjusted tax basis in the ordinary shares.
The regular U.S. federal income tax rate on capital gains recognized by U.S. Holders generally is the same as the regular U.S. federal income tax rate on ordinary income, except that long-term capital gains recognized by non-corporate U.S. Holders generally are subject to U.S. federal income tax at a maximum regular rate of 20%. Capital gain or loss will constitute long-term capital gain or loss if the U.S. Holder’s holding period for the ordinary shares exceeds one year. The deductibility of capital losses is subject to various limitations.
Passive Foreign Investment Company Rules
A foreign (i.e., non-U.S.) corporation will be a PFIC if either (a) at least 75% of its gross income in a taxable year of the foreign corporation, including its pro rata share of the gross income of any corporation in which it is considered to own (directly or indirectly) at least 25% of the shares by value, is passive income, or (b) at least 50% of its assets in a taxable year of the foreign corporation, ordinarily determined based on fair market value and averaged quarterly over the year, including its pro rata share of the assets of any corporation in which it is considered to own (directly or indirectly) at least 25% of the shares by value, are held for the production of, or produce, passive income. Passive income generally includes dividends, interest, rents and royalties (other than certain rents or royalties derived from the active conduct of a trade or business), and gains from the disposition of passive assets.
Based on the composition (and estimated values) of the assets and the nature of the income of us and our subsidiaries (including our former operating joint ventures in the PRC) in 2011, we do not believe that we will be treated as a PFIC for 2011. However, because we have not performed a definitive analysis as to our PFIC status for such taxable year, there can be no assurance with respect to our PFIC status for such taxable year. There also can be no assurance in respect to our status as a PFIC for any subsequent taxable year.
If we are determined to be a PFIC for any taxable year (or portion thereof) that is included in the holding period of a U.S. Holder of our ordinary shares, and such U.S. Holder did not make either a timely qualified electing fund (“QEF”) election for our first taxable year as a PFIC in which the U.S. Holder held (or was deemed to hold) our ordinary shares, a QEF election along with a purging election or a mark-to-market election, each as described below, such holder generally will be subject to special rules for U.S. federal income tax purposes with respect to:
| · | any gain recognized by the U.S. Holder on the sale or other disposition of its ordinary shares; and |
| · | any “excess distribution” made to the U.S. Holder (generally, any distributions to such U.S. Holder during a taxable year of the U.S. Holder that are greater than 125% of the average annual distributions received by such U.S. Holder in respect of the ordinary shares during the three preceding taxable years of such U.S. Holder or, if shorter, such U.S. Holder’s holding period for the ordinary shares). |
Under these rules,
| · | the U.S. Holder’s gain or excess distribution will be allocated ratably over the U.S. Holder’s holding period for the ordinary shares; |
| · | the amount allocated to the U.S. Holder’s taxable year in which the U.S. Holder recognized the gain or received the excess distribution, or to the period in the U.S. Holder’s holding period before the first day of our first taxable year in which we qualified as a PFIC, will be taxed as ordinary income; |
| · | the amount allocated to other taxable years (or portions thereof) of the U.S. Holder and included in its holding period will be taxed at the highest tax rate in effect for that year and applicable to the U.S. Holder; and |
| · | the interest charge generally applicable to underpayments of tax will be imposed in respect of the tax attributable to each such other taxable year of the U.S. Holder. |
In general, if we are determined to be a PFIC, a U.S. Holder may avoid the PFIC tax consequences described above in respect to our ordinary shares by making a timely QEF election (or a QEF election along with a purging election). Pursuant to the QEF election, a U.S. Holder will be required to include in income its pro rata share of our net capital gains (as long-term capital gain) and other earnings and profits (as ordinary income), on a current basis, in each case whether or not distributed, in the taxable year of the U.S. Holder in which or with which our taxable year ends. A U.S. Holder may make a separate election to defer the payment of taxes on undistributed income inclusions under the QEF rules, but if deferred, any such taxes will be subject to an interest charge.
The QEF election is made on a shareholder-by-shareholder basis and, once made, can be revoked only with the consent of the IRS. A U.S. Holder generally makes a QEF election by attaching a completed IRS Form 8621 (Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund), including the information provided in a PFIC annual information statement, to a timely filed U.S. federal income tax return for the taxable year to which the election relates. Retroactive QEF elections generally may be made only by filing a protective statement with such return and if certain other conditions are met or with the consent of the IRS.
In order to comply with the requirements of a QEF election, a U.S. Holder must receive certain information from us. Upon request from a U.S. Holder, we will endeavor to provide to the U.S. Holder no later than 90 days after the request such information as the IRS may require, including a PFIC annual information statement, in order to enable the U.S. Holder to make and maintain a QEF election. However, there is no assurance that we will have timely knowledge of our status as a PFIC in the future or of the required information to be provided.
If a U.S. Holder has made a QEF election with respect to our ordinary shares, and the special tax and interest charge rules do not apply to such ordinary shares (because of a timely QEF election for our first taxable year as a PFIC in which the U.S. Holder holds (or is deemed to hold) such ordinary shares or a QEF election along with purge of the PFIC taint pursuant to a purging election, as described below), any gain recognized on the sale or other taxable disposition of such ordinary shares generally will be taxable as capital gain and no interest charge will be imposed. As discussed above, for regular U.S. federal income tax purposes, U.S. Holders of a QEF are currently taxed on their pro rata shares of the QEF’s earnings and profits, whether or not distributed. In such case, a subsequent distribution of such earnings and profits that were previously included in income generally should not be taxable as a dividend to such U.S. Holders. The adjusted tax basis of a U.S. Holder’s ordinary shares in a QEF will be increased by amounts that are included in income, and decreased by amounts distributed but not taxed as dividends, under the above rules. Similar basis adjustments apply to property if by reason of holding such property the U.S. Holder is treated under the applicable attribution rules as owning ordinary shares in a QEF.
Although a determination as to our PFIC status will be made annually, an initial determination that we are a PFIC generally will apply for subsequent years to a U.S. Holder who held our ordinary shares while we were a PFIC, whether or not we meet the test for PFIC status in those subsequent years. A U.S. Holder who makes the QEF election discussed above for our first taxable year as a PFIC in which the U.S. Holder holds (or is deemed to hold) our ordinary shares, however, will not be subject to the PFIC tax and interest charge rules discussed above in respect to such ordinary shares. In addition, such U.S. Holder will not be subject to the QEF inclusion regime in respect to such ordinary shares for any of our taxable years that end within or with a taxable year of the U.S. Holder and in which we are not a PFIC. On the other hand, if the QEF election is not effective for each of our taxable years in which we are a PFIC and during which the U.S. Holder holds (or is deemed to hold) our ordinary shares, the PFIC rules discussed above will continue to apply to such shares unless the holder files on a timely filed U.S. federal income tax return (including extensions) a QEF election and a purging election to recognize under the rules of Section 1291 of the Code any gain that it would otherwise recognize if the U.S. Holder sold its ordinary shares for their fair market value on the “qualification date.” The qualification date is the first day of our tax year in which we qualify as a QEF with respect to such U.S. Holder. The purging election can only be made if such U.S. Holder held our ordinary shares on the qualification date. The gain recognized by the purging election generally will be subject to the special tax and interest charge rules treating the gain as an excess distribution, as described above. As a result of the purging election, the U.S. Holder generally will increase the adjusted tax basis in its ordinary shares by the amount of the gain recognized and also will have a new holding period in its ordinary shares for purposes of the PFIC rules.
Alternatively, if a U.S. Holder, at the close of its taxable year, owns ordinary shares in a PFIC that are treated as marketable stock, the U.S. Holder may make a mark-to-market election with respect to such ordinary shares for such taxable year. If the U.S. Holder makes a valid mark-to-market election for the first taxable year of the U.S. Holder in which the U.S. Holder holds (or is deemed to hold) our ordinary shares and for which we are determined to be a PFIC, such holder generally will not be subject to the PFIC rules described above in respect to its ordinary shares. Instead, in general, the U.S. Holder will include as ordinary income each year the excess, if any, of the fair market value of its ordinary shares at the end of its taxable year over the adjusted tax basis in its ordinary shares. The U.S. Holder also will be allowed to take an ordinary loss in respect of the excess, if any, of the adjusted tax basis of its ordinary shares over the fair market value of its ordinary shares at the end of its taxable year (but only to the extent of the net amount of previously included income as a result of the mark-to-market election). The U.S. Holder’s adjusted tax basis in its ordinary shares will be adjusted to reflect any such income or loss amounts, and any further gain recognized on a sale or other taxable disposition of the ordinary shares will be treated as ordinary income.
The mark-to-market election is available only for stock that is regularly traded on a national securities exchange that is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission or on a foreign exchange or market that the IRS determines has rules sufficient to ensure that the market price represents a legitimate and sound fair market value. The OTC Bulletin Board currently is not considered to be a national securities exchange that would allow a U.S. Holder to make a mark-to-market election. Because our ordinary shares are currently quoted only on the OTC Bulletin Board, such shares currently may not qualify as marketable stock for purposes of the election. U.S. Holders should consult their own tax advisors regarding the availability and tax consequences of a mark-to-market election in respect to our ordinary shares under their particular circumstances.
If we are a PFIC and, at any time, have a foreign subsidiary that is classified as a PFIC, a U.S. Holder of our ordinary shares generally should be deemed to own a portion of the shares of such lower-tier PFIC, and generally could incur liability for the deferred tax and interest charge described above if we receive a distribution from, or dispose of all or part of our interest in, or the U.S. Holder otherwise were deemed to have disposed of an interest in, the lower-tier PFIC. Upon request, we will endeavor to cause any lower-tier PFIC to provide to a U.S. Holder no later than 90 days after the request the information that may be required to make or maintain a QEF election with respect to the lower-tier PFIC. However, there is no assurance that we will have timely knowledge of the status of any such lower-tier PFIC or will be able to cause the lower-tier PFIC to provide the required information. A mark-to-market election generally would not be available with respect to such lower-tier PFIC. U.S. Holders are urged to consult their own tax advisors regarding the tax issues raised by lower-tier PFICs.
A U.S. Holder that owns (or is deemed to own) ordinary shares in a PFIC during any taxable year of the U.S. Holder may have to file an IRS Form 8621 (whether or not a QEF election or mark-to-market election is or has been made) with such U.S. Holder’s U.S. federal income tax return and provide such other information as may be required by the U.S. Treasury Department.
The rules dealing with PFICs and with the QEF and mark-to-market elections are very complex and are affected by various factors in addition to those described above. Accordingly, U.S. Holders of our ordinary shares should consult their own tax advisors concerning the application of the PFIC rules to our ordinary shares under their particular circumstances.
Additional Taxes After 2012
For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2013, U.S. Holders that are individuals, estates or trusts and whose income exceeds certain thresholds generally will be subject to a 3.8% Medicare contribution tax on unearned income, including, without limitation, dividends on, and gains from the sale or other taxable disposition of, our ordinary shares, subject to certain limitations and exceptions. Under recently issued proposed regulations, in the absence of a special election, such unearned income generally would not include income inclusions under the qualified electing fund, or QEF, rules discussed above under “— Passive Foreign Investment Company Rules,” but would include distributions of earnings and profits from a QEF. U.S. Holders should consult their own tax advisors regarding the effect, if any, of such tax on their ownership and disposition of our ordinary shares.
Non-U.S. Holders
Cash dividends paid (or deemed paid) to a Non-U.S. Holder in respect to our ordinary shares generally will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax unless such dividends are effectively connected with the Non-U.S. Holder’s conduct of a trade or business within the United States (and, if required by an applicable income tax treaty, are attributable to a permanent establishment or fixed base that such holder maintains or maintained in the United States).
In addition, a Non-U.S. Holder generally will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax on any gain attributable to a sale or other taxable disposition of our ordinary shares unless such gain is effectively connected with its conduct of a trade or business in the United States (and, if required by an applicable income tax treaty, is attributable to a permanent establishment or fixed base that such holder maintains or maintained in the United States) or the Non-U.S. Holder is an individual who is present in the United States for 183 days or more in the taxable year of such sale or other taxable disposition and certain other conditions are met (in which case, such gain from U.S. sources generally is subject to U.S. federal income tax at a 30% rate or a lower applicable tax treaty rate).
Cash dividends and gains that are effectively connected with the Non-U.S. Holder’s conduct of a trade or business in the United States (and, if required by an applicable income tax treaty, are attributable to a permanent establishment or fixed base that such holder maintains or maintained in the United States) generally will be subject to regular U.S. federal income tax at the same regular U.S. federal income tax rates as applicable to a comparable U.S. Holder and, in the case of a Non-U.S. Holder that is a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes, also may be subject to an additional branch profits tax at a 30% rate or a lower applicable tax treaty rate.
Backup Withholding and Information Reporting
In general, information reporting for U.S. federal income tax purposes should apply to cash distributions made on our ordinary shares within the United States to a U.S. Holder (other than an exempt recipient) and to the proceeds from sales and other dispositions of our ordinary shares by a U.S. Holder (other than an exempt recipient) to or through a U.S. office of a broker. Payments made (and sales and other dispositions effected at an office) outside the United States will be subject to information reporting in limited circumstances. In addition, certain information concerning a U.S. Holder’s adjusted tax basis in its ordinary shares and adjustments to that tax basis and whether any gain or loss with respect to such ordinary shares is long-term or short-term also may be required to be reported to the IRS, and certain holders may be required to file an IRS Form 8938 (Statement of Specified Foreign Financial Assets) to report their interest in our ordinary shares.
Moreover, backup withholding of U.S. federal income tax at a rate of 28% generally will apply to cash dividends paid on our ordinary shares to a U.S. Holder (other than an exempt recipient) and the proceeds from sales and other dispositions of our ordinary shares by a U.S. Holder (other than an exempt recipient), in each case who:
| · | fails to provide an accurate taxpayer identification number; |
| · | is notified by the IRS that backup withholding is required; or |
| · | in certain circumstances, fails to comply with applicable certification requirements. |
A Non-U.S. Holder generally may eliminate the requirement for information reporting and backup withholding by providing certification of its foreign status, under penalties of perjury, on a duly executed applicable IRS Form W-8 or by otherwise establishing an exemption.
Backup withholding is not an additional tax. Rather, the amount of any backup withholding will be allowed as a credit against a U.S. Holder’s or a Non-U.S. Holder’s U.S. federal income tax liability and may entitle such holder to a refund, provided that certain required information is timely furnished to the IRS. Holders are urged to consult their own tax advisors regarding the application of backup withholding and the availability of and procedures for obtaining an exemption from backup withholding in their particular circumstances.
F. | Dividends and paying agents |
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Documents concerning us that are referred to in this document may be inspected at our principal executive offices at Room 458, North Building, Wenjiao Plaza, No. 1 Qingnian Dong Road, Jinan, People’s Republic of China ,250001.
In addition, we will file annual reports and other information with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We will file annual reports on Form 20-F and submit other information under cover of Form 6-K. As a foreign private issuer, we are exempt from the proxy requirements of Section 14 of the Exchange Act and our officers, directors and principal shareholders are exempt from the insider short-swing disclosure and profit recovery rules of Section 16 of the Exchange Act. Annual reports and other information we file with the Commission may be inspected at the public reference facilities maintained by the Commission at Room 1024, 100 F. Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549, and at its regional offices located at 233 Broadway, New York, New York 10279 and 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1400, Chicago, Illinois 60661, and copies of all or any part thereof may be obtained from such offices upon payment of the prescribed fees. You may call the Commission at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information on the operation of the public reference rooms and you can request copies of the documents upon payment of a duplicating fee, by writing to the Commission. In addition, the Commission maintains a web site that contains reports and other information regarding registrants (including us) that file electronically with the Commission which can be assessed at http://www.sec.gov.
Not required.
ITEM 11. | QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK |
The Company anticipates its primary market risk, if any, will be related to fluctuations in exchange rates. Exchange rate risk may arise if the Company is required to use different currencies for various aspects of its operations. Although the principal currency of our primary revenue source will be the Chinese RMB, the corporate expenses of the Company (e.g., rent, telephone, payroll, professional fees etc.) are likely to be paid in US Dollars. The Company intends to monitor its exchange rate risk and take necessary actions to reduce its exposure, though the Company is not currently exploring hedging opportunities.
We do not use derivative financial instruments.
ITEM 12. | DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OTHER THAN EQUITY SECURITIES |
Not applicable.
PART II
ITEM 13. | DEFAULTS, DIVIDEND ARREARAGES AND DELINQUENCIES |
Not applicable
ITEM 14. | MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS AND USE OF PROCEEDS |
Not applicable
ITEM 15. | CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES |
(a) | Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures |
An evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, regarding the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the December 31, 2011. Based on that evaluation, our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 2011 were not effective and that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is not recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms.
(b) | Management’s annual report on internal control over financial reporting |
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act. Our management evaluated the effectiveness of our internal control over financials reporting based on criteria established in the framework in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Based on this evaluation, our management has identified certain material weaknesses in connection with the preparation of our consolidated financial statements as of and for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011 and have thus concluded that our internal controls over financial reporting were not effective. A "material weakness" is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the company's annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
This material weakness and control deficiency identified primarily related to lack of sufficient accounting personnel with appropriate knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
The persons responsible for the preparation of our books and records and financial statements, principally our Chief Financial Officer, Sikan Tong, and the accountants under his supervision, do not have the requisite U.S. GAAP experience to prepare financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. In this regard, Mr. Tong and the other accountants do not hold a license such as Certified Public Accountant in the US., have not attended U.S. institutions or extended educational programs that would provide a sufficient relevant education in U.S. GAAP, and most of their US. GAAP audit experience, if any, primarily consists of audits of subsidiary financial information that supports or is included in the U.S. GAAP financial statements of parent registrants. The fact that we hired consultants to assist us in assessing our internal control over financial reporting does not mitigate the fact that the accounting department does not possess the requisite U.S. GAAP knowledge to prepare financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Following the identification of the material weakness and other control deficiencies, we have taken measures and plan to continue to take measures to remedy the weakness and deficiencies, including (1) hiring additional accounting personnel with understanding of U.S. GAAP and experience with SEC reporting requirements, and (2) providing external and internal training to our accounting personnel. However, the implementation of these measures may not fully address this material weakness and other control deficiencies in our internal control over financial reporting, and we cannot conclude that they have been fully remedied. We are not able to estimate with reasonable certainty the costs that we will need to incur to implement these and other measures designed to improve our internal control over financial reporting. If we fail to establish an effective system of internal controls, we may be unable to accurately report our financial results or prevent fraud, and investor confidence and the market price of our equity and/or debt may be adversely impacted.
Because of its inherent limitations, any system of internal controls over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. In addition, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies and procedures may deteriorate.
This annual report does not include an attestation report of the company’s registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financing reporting due to rules of the SEC for a non-accelerated filer that permit us to provide only management’s report in this annual report.
(c) | Attestation report of the registered public accounting firms |
Not applicable.
(d) | Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting |
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) of the Exchange Act) that occurred during the year ended December 31, 2011 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting. It should be noted that while our management believes that our disclosure controls and procedures provide a reasonable level of assurance; our management does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or internal financial controls will prevent all errors or fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived or operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met.
ITEM 16A. | AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT. |
We do not currently have an audit committee.
The Company has adopted a Code of Conduct that applies to its Chief Executive Officer and all of its directors, officers and employees, or persons performing similar functions. A copy of our Code of Conduct is available at its corporate office in the PRC. Any future changes to the Code of Conduct will be posted on the Company’s website or filed as an exhibit to a report filed with the SEC within five business days of the change being effective.
ITEM 16C. | PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES. |
The following table represents aggregate fees billed to the Company for fiscal years ended December 31, 2010 and 2011 by UHY Vocation HK CPA Limited, the Company’s principal accounting firm.
Accountant Fees and Services | | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
Audit Fees | | $ | 135,000 | | | | 283,290 | |
Audit Related Fees | | | 18,000 | | | | 31,000 | |
| | $ | 153,000 | | | | 314,290 | |
Audit Fees
The audit fees for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2011, respectively, were paid for professional services rendered for the audits of our consolidated financial statements, quarterly reviews, consents, and assistance with review of documents filed with the SEC.
ITEM 16D. | EXEMPTIONS FROM THE LISTING STANDARDS FOR AUDIT COMMITTEES. |
Not applicable.
ITEM 16E. | PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY THE ISSUER AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS. |
Not applicable.
ITEM 16F. | CHANGE IN REGISTRANT’S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT. |
Not applicable.
ITEM 16G. | CORPORATE GOVERNANCE. |
Not applicable.
ITEM 16H. | MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE. |
Not applicable.
PART III
ITEM 17. | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
Our audited Financial Statements are included as the “F” pages attached to this report.
All financial statements in this Annual Report, unless otherwise stated, are presented in accordance with US GAAP.
ITEM 18. | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
The Company has elected to provide financial statements pursuant to ITEM 17.
Exhibit Number | | Description of Exhibit |
1.1 * | | China Cablecom Holdings Amended and Restated Memorandum of Association |
1.2 * | | China Cablecom Holdings Amended and Restated Articles of Association |
2.1(1) | | Specimen Unit Certificate |
2.2(1) | | Specimen Ordinary Share Certificate |
2.3(1) | | Form of Unit Purchase Option |
2.4(1) | | Form of Warrant |
2.5(2) | | Form of Warrant Agreement |
4.1(1) | | The China Cablecom Holdings 2007 Omnibus Securities and Incentive Plan |
4.2(1) | | Warrants Exercise Proceeds Award Agreement between China Cablecom Holdings and James S. Cassano |
4.3(1) | | Warrants Exercise Proceeds Award Agreement between China Cablecom Holdings and Kerry Proper |
4.4(1) | | Warrants Exercise Proceeds Award Agreement between China Cablecom Holdings and Jonathan Kalman |
4.5(1) | | Warrants Exercise Proceeds Award Agreement between China Cablecom Holdings and Clive Ng |
4.6(1) | | Incentive Share Agreement between China Cablecom Holdings and James S. Cassano |
4.7(1) | | Incentive Share Agreement between China Cablecom Holdings and Kerry Proper |
4.8(1) | | Incentive Share Agreement between China Cablecom Holdings and Jonathan Kalman |
4.9(1) | | Form of Consulting Agreement between China Cablecom Holdings and China Cablecom Holdings Limited, a Cayman Islands limited company |
4.10(1) | | Form of Employment Agreement between China Cablecom Holdings and Clive Ng |
4.11(1) | | Promissory Note from China Cablecom to Jaguar in the initial principal amount of $475,000 |
4.12(1) | | Purchase Agreement, dated as of September 19, 2007, by and among China Cablecom Ltd. and the entities listed on the Schedule of Investors attached thereto as Schedule I |
4.13(1) | | Form of First Closing Promissory Note |
4.14(1) | | Registration Rights Agreement, dated September 19, 2007, by and among China Cablecom Ltd. and the entities listed on the Schedule A attached thereto |
4.15(1) | | Share Pledge Agreement, dated as of September 19, 2007, by Clive Ng in favor of the persons and entities listed on the Schedule of Investors attached thereto as Schedule III |
4.16(2) | | Form of Registration Rights Agreement among the Registrant and the Initial Stockholders |
4.17( 2) | | Form of Stock Escrow Agreement between the Registrant, Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company and the Initial Stockholders |
4.18(2) | | Letter Agreement among the Registrant, Early Bird Capital, Inc. and Jonathan Kalman |
4.19(2) | | Letter Agreement among the Registrant, Early Bird Capital, Inc. and C. Richard Corl |
4.20(2) | | Letter Agreement among the Registrant, Early Bird Capital, Inc. and James S. Cassano |
Exhibit Number | | Description of Exhibit |
4.21(2) | | Letter Agreement among the Registrant, Early Bird Capital, Inc. and John J. Hoey |
4.22(2) | | Letter Agreement among the Registrant, Early Bird Capital, Inc. and William J. Westervelt, Jr. |
4.23(2) | | Letter Agreement among the Registrant, Early Bird Capital, Inc. and David W. Tralka |
4.24(2) | | Letter Agreement among the Registrant, Early Bird Capital, Inc. and Robert Moreyra |
4.25(2) | | Letter Agreement among the Registrant, Early Bird Capital, Inc. and Peter Collins |
4.26(2) | | Letter Agreement among the Registrant, Early Bird Capital, Inc. and Sapphire Canyon Investments LLC |
4.27(2) | | Letter Agreement among the Registrant, Early Bird Capital, Inc. and Corl LLC |
4.28(2) | | Letter Agreement among the Registrant, Early Bird Capital, Inc. and JSC Group Holdings LLC |
4.29(2) | | Letter Agreement among the Registrant, Early Bird Capital, Inc. and PA Holdings, LLC |
4.30(1) | | Framework Agreement by and between Binzhou Broadcasting and Television Network Co., Ltd. and Jinan Youxiantong Network Technology Co., Ltd., August 2007 |
4.31(1) | | Asset Transfer Agreement by and between Binzhou Broadcasting and Television Network Co., Ltd. and Binzhou Broadcast and Television Information Network Co., Ltd., September 2007 |
4.32(1) | | Exclusive Service Agreement between Binzhou Broadcasting and Television Network Co., Ltd. and Binzhou Broadcast and Television Information Network Co., Ltd., September 2007 |
4.33(1) | | Technical Services Agreement between Binzhou Broadcast and Television Information and Network Co., Ltd. and Jinan Youxiantong Network Technology Co., Ltd., September 2007 |
4.34(1) | | Equity Option Agreement by and between Heze Cablecom Network Technology Co., Ltd. and Liang Yue Jing, July 2007 |
4.35(1) | | Equity Option Agreement by and between Heze Cablecom Network Technology Co., Ltd. and Pu Yue, July 2007 |
4.36(1) | | Equity Pledge Agreement by and between Heze Cablecom Network Technology Co., Ltd. and Lian Yue Jing, July 2007 |
4.37(1) | | Equity Pledge Agreement by and between Heze Cablecom Network Technology Co., Ltd. and Pu Yue, July 2007 |
4.38(1) | | Loan Agreement by and between China Cablecom Co. Ltd. (Hong Kong) and Liang Yue-Jing, June 2007 |
4.39(1) | | Loan Agreement by and between China Cablecom Co. Ltd. (Hong Kong) and Pu Yue, June 2007 |
4.40(1) | | Power of Attorney granted by Lian Yue Jing, July 16, 2007 |
4.41(1) | | Power of Attorney granted by Pue Yue, July 16, 2007 |
4.42(1) | | Trustee Arrangement Letter, by and between China Cablecom Co., Ltd. (Hong Kong) and Lian Yue Jing, June 30, 2007 |
4.43(1) | | Trustee Arrangement Letter, by and between China Cablecom Co., Ltd. (Hong Kong) and Pu Yue, June 30, 2007 |
4.44(1) | | Supplementary Agreement to the Framework Agreement, by and between Binzhou Broadcasting and Television Network, Co., Ltd. and Jinan Youxiantong Network Technology Co. Ltd., dated August 6, 2007 |
4.45(3) | | Settlement Agreement by and between China Broadband, Inc., China Broadband, Ltd., China Broadband, Inc., Stephen P. Cherner, Maxim Financial Corporation, Mark L. Baum, BCGU, LLC, Mark I. Lev, Wellfleet Partners, Inc., Pu Yue, Clive Ng, Chardan Capital Markets, LLC, Jaguar Acquisition Corporation and China Cablecom Holdings, Ltd. dated January 9, 2008 |
4.46(1) | | Form of Voting Agreement by and between Jaguar Acquisition Corporation, China Cablecom Holdings, Ltd., Certain Shareholders of Jaguar Acquisition Corporation and Clive Ng. |
4.47(1) | | Form of Employment Agreement by and between China Cablecom Holdings, Ltd. and Pu Yue. |
4.48(4) | | Unit Purchase Option Clarification Agreement dated as of January 30, 2008 by Jaguar Acquisition Corporation. |
4.49(4) | | Warrant Clarification Agreement dated January 30, 2008 by and between Jaguar Acquisition Corporation and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company. |
Exhibit Number | | Description of Exhibit |
4.50(5) | | Offshore Loan Agreement between China Cablecom and Rich Dynamic Limited, dated June 10, 2008. |
4.51(6) | | Offshore Loan Agreement between China Cablecom and Rich Dynamic Limited, dated July 29, 2008. |
4.52(7) | | Onshore Loan Agreement between Dong Wanling and JYNT, dated June 10, 2008. |
4.53(8) | | Onshore Loan Agreement between Dong Wanling and JYNT, dated June 10, 2008. |
4.54 * | | Supplement to Framework Agreement dated September 29, 2009 |
4.55 * | | Form of Hubei Chutian Loan Agreement dated September 29, 2009 |
4.56 * | | Subscription Agreement dated October 9, 2009 |
4.57 * | | Form of New Note |
4.58 * | | New Notes Security Agreement |
4.59 * | | Senior Secured Subsidiary Guaranty |
4.60 * | | Collateral Agent Agreement |
4.61 * | | Intercreditor Agreement dated October 9, 2009 |
4.62 * | | Warrant for Chardan Capital Markets LLC |
4.63 * | | Secured Notes Exchange and Waiver Agreement dated October 9, 2009 |
4.64 * | | Form of New Junior Secured Notes |
4.65 * | | Junior Secured Security Agreement dated October 9, 2009 |
4.66 * | | Junior Secured Subsidiary Guaranty dated October 9, 2009 |
4.67 * | | Unsecured Notes Exchange and Waiver Agreement dated October 9, 2009 |
4.68 * | | Form of New Unsecured Notes |
4.69 * | | Unsecured Notes Subsidiary Guaranty dated October 9, 2009 |
4.70 ** | | Termination Agreement among Hubei Chutian Radio and Television Information Network Co., Ltd., Jinan Youxiantong Network Technology Co., Ltd., and Hubei Chutian Video Communication Network Co., Ltd. dated March 22, 2012. |
4.71 ** | | Equity Transfer Agreement among Hubei Chutian Radio and Television Information Network Co., Ltd., Jinan Youxiantong Network Technology Co., Ltd., and Hubei Chutian Video Communication Network Co., Ltd. dated June 15, 2012 |
8.1(9) | | List of subsidiaries |
11.1(10) | | China Cablecom Holdings Ltd. Code of Business Conduct and Ethics |
12.1 ** | | Certification of Chief Executive Officer required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
12.2 ** | | Certification of Chief Financial Officer required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
13.1 ** | | Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
* | Incorporated by reference to the similarly numbered exhibit to the Annual Report on Form 20-F filed on July 1, 2010. |
(1) | Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 (Registration No. 333-147038). |
(2) | Incorporated by reference to Jaguar Acquisition Corp. Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-127135). |
(3) | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC by China Broadband, Inc. on January 17, 2008. |
(4) | Incorporated by reference to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB filed with the SEC by Jaguar Acquisition Corp. on February 14, 2008. |
(5) | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 4.50 to the Annual Report on Form 20-F filed on July 15, 2009. |
(6) | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 4.51 to the Annual Report on Form 20-F filed on July 15, 2009. |
(7) | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 4.52 to the Annual Report on Form 20-F filed on July 15, 2009. |
(8) | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 4.53 to the Annual Report on Form 20-F filed on July 15, 2009. |
(9) | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 8.1 of the Annual Report on Form 20-F filed on July 15, 2009. |
(10) | Incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 11.1 of the Annual Report on Form 20-F filed on July 15, 2009. |
SIGNATURES
The Registrant hereby certifies that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form 20-F and that it has duly caused and authorized the undersigned to sign this annual report on its behalf.
CHINA CABLECOM HOLDINGS, LTD | | |
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By: | /s/ Pu Yue | | By: | /s/ Sikan Tong | |
Name: | Pu Yue | | Name: | Sikan Tong | |
Title: | Chief Executive Officer | | Title: | Chief Financial Officer | |
Date: | 2013-10-2 | | Date: | 2013-10-2 | |
CHINA CABLECOM HOLDINGS, LTD.
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | F-1 |
Consolidated Balance Sheets | F-2 |
Consolidated Statements of Operations | F-3 |
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss | F-4 |
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity | F-5 – F-6 |
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | F-7 – F-8 |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements | F-9 |
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders
China Cablecom Holdings, Ltd.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of China Cablecom Holdings, Ltd and Subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, changes in stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the three years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor are we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of China Cablecom Holdings, Ltd and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the three years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has incurred significant losses during 2011, 2010 and 2009, and has relied on debt and equity financings to fund their operations. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans regarding these matters are also described in Note 4. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
/s/ UHY Vocation HK CPA Limited
UHY Vocation HK CPA Limited
Certified Public Accountants
Hong Kong, - 2 Oct 2013
(THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA)
CHINA CABLECOM HOLDINGS, LTD.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
| | December 31, 2011 | | | December 31, 2010 | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Current Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 592,709 | | | $ | 929,072 | |
Prepaid expenses and advances | | | 60,356 | | | | 3,646,390 | |
Total Current Assets | | | 653,065 | | | | 4,575,462 | |
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Property, plant & equipment, net | | | 21,726 | | | | 138,230 | |
Investment in operating joint venture | | | 50,378,205 | | | | 64,026,705 | |
Other Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Deferred financing costs, net | | | 1,300,671 | | | | 1,643,943 | |
Total Assets | | $ | 52,353,667 | | | $ | 70,384,340 | |
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | | | | | | | |
Current Liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Promissory note | | $ | 417,151 | | | $ | - | |
Other current liabilities | | | 6,210,075 | | | | 2,069,466 | |
Amount due to Hubei Chutian | | | 3,189,195 | | | | 7,050,397 | |
Senior secured notes | | | 14,182,704 | | | | - | |
Secured notes | | | 16,159,035 | | | | - | |
Unsecured notes | | | 4,218,128 | | | | - | |
Total Current Liabilities | | | 44,376,288 | | | | 9,119,863 | |
Long Term Liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Senior secured notes | | | - | | | | 10,633,911 | |
Secured notes | | | - | | | | 16,159,035 | |
Unsecured notes | | | - | | | | 4,218,128 | |
Total Liabilities | | | 44,376,288 | | | | 40,130,937 | |
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | | | - | | | | - | |
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SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | | | | | | | |
Series A convertible preferred shares, $.0005 par value; 70,000,000 authorized shares, 50,338,385 shares issued and outstanding (December 31, 2010 55,615,780 shares issued) | | | 25,169 | | | | 27,808 | |
Series B convertible preferred shares, $.0005 par value; 25,000,000 authorized shares, 13,140,459 shares issued and outstanding (December 31, 2010 14,824,683 shares issued) | | | 6,570 | | | | 7,412 | |
Ordinary shares, $.0015 par value; 51,666,667 authorized shares, 13,693,780 shares issued and outstanding (December 31, 2010 11,373,241 shares issued) | | | 20,541 | | | | 17,060 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 116,031,025 | | | | 114,368,149 | |
Accumulated deficit | | | (105,308,994 | ) | | | (84,572,062 | ) |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | | | (2,796,932 | ) | | | 405,036 | |
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Total shareholders’ equity | | | 7,977,379 | | | | 30,253,403 | |
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | | $ | 52,353,667 | | | $ | 70,384,340 | |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
CHINA CABLECOM HOLDINGS, LTD.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
| | For the year ended | | | For the year ended | | | For the year ended | |
| | December 31, 2011 | | | December 31, 2010 | | | December 31, 2009 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Management fee income | | $ | 4,632,022 | | | $ | 4,450,438 | | | $ | 1,004,596 | |
Share of loss on operating joint ventures | | | (2,448,005 | ) | | | (8,247,873 | ) | | | (1,223,055 | ) |
| | | 2,184,017 | | | | (3,797,435 | ) | | | (218,459 | ) |
Operating expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | |
General and administrative expenses | | | 4,705,283 | | | | 5,450,965 | | | | 4,966,132 | |
Total operating expenses | | | 4,705,283 | | | | 5,450,965 | | | | 4,966,132 | |
Loss from operations | | | (2,521,266 | ) | | | (9,248,400 | ) | | | (5,184,591 | ) |
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Other income / (expenses) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest income | | | 945 | | | | 10,566 | | | | 61,651 | |
Interest expense | | | (6,639,531 | ) | | | (4,211,707 | ) | | | (9,855,474 | ) |
Forfeiture of investment fund | | | (754,979 | ) | | | - | | | | - | |
Provision for impairment on investment | | | (9,806,150 | ) | | | - | | | | - | |
Loss on debt extinguishment | | | - | | | | - | | | | (39,663,466 | ) |
Other income | | | - | | | | 17,566 | | | | 3,456 | |
Total other expenses | | | (17,199,715 | ) | | | (4,183,575 | ) | | | (49,453,833 | ) |
Loss before income taxes | | | (19,720,981 | ) | | | (13,431,975 | ) | | | (54,638,424 | ) |
Income taxes expenses | | | (1,015,951 | ) | | | (975,712 | ) | | | (230,567 | ) |
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Net loss | | $ | (20,736,932 | ) | | $ | (14,407,687 | ) | | $ | (54,868,991 | ) |
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Net loss per ordinary share | | | | | | | | | | | | |
- Basic and fully diluted | | $ | (1.57 | ) | | $ | (1.97 | ) | | $ | (16.18 | ) |
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Weighted average number of shares | | | | | | | | | | | | |
- Basic and fully diluted | | | 13,244,284 | | | | 7,327,475 | | | | 3,391,924 | |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
CHINA CABLECOM HOLDINGS, LTD.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
| | For the year ended | | | For the year ended | | | For the year ended | |
| | December 31, 2011 | | | December 31, 2010 | | | December 31, 2009 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Net loss | | $ | (20,736,932 | ) | | $ | (14,407,687 | ) | | $ | (54,868,991 | ) |
Other comprehensive income / (loss), net of tax: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign currency translation adjustment: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
- Company | | | (2,562,602 | ) | | | 324,588 | | | | (1,345 | ) |
- Operating joint ventures | | | (639,366 | ) | | | (486,011 | ) | | | (13,418 | ) |
Total other comprehensive income / (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax | | | (3,201,968 | ) | | | (161,423 | ) | | | (14,763 | ) |
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Comprehensive loss attributable to the Company | | $ | (23,938,900 | ) | | $ | (14,569,110 | ) | | $ | (54,883,754 | ) |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
CHINA CABLECOM HOLDINGS, LTD.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
For the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009
| | Series A Preferred Shares | | | Series B Preferred Shares | | | Ordinary shares | | | Additional | | | Accumulated | | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive | | | Total Shareholders’ | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | | | Paid-in Capital | | | Deficit | | | Income | | | Equity | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance as December 31, 2008 | | | - | | | $ | - | | | | - | | | $ | - | | | | 3,225,711 | | | $ | 4,839 | | | $ | 45,526,562 | | | $ | (15,295,384 | ) | | $ | 581,222 | | | $ | 30,817,239 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issuance of Preferred Shares related to debt restructure | | | 65,799,285 | | | | 32,900 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 51,290,543 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 51,323,443 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issuance of Preferred Shares related to issue of Senior Secured notes, net of issuance costs | | | - | | | | - | | | | 23,158,080 | | | | 11,579 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 10,530,960 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 10,542,539 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Share issued as payment for broker fee | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 250,000 | | | | 375 | | | | 584,625 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 585,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Conversion of Series A Preferred Shares | | | (3,637,320 | ) | | | (1,819 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,212,440 | | | | 1,819 | | | | 1,302,642 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,302,642 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Stock option compensation expenses | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 217,538 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 217,538 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net loss for 2009 | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (54,868,991 | ) | | | - | | | | (54,868,991 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cumulative translation adjustment | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (14,763 | ) | | | (14,763 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance as December 31, 2009 | | | 62,161,965 | | | $ | 31,081 | | | | 23,158,080 | | | $ | 11,579 | | | | 4,688,151 | | | $ | 7,033 | | | $ | 109,452,870 | | | $ | (70,164,375 | ) | | $ | 566,459 | | | $ | 39,904,647 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Share issued as payment for interest | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,500,225 | | | | 2,249 | | | | 1,089,803 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,092,052 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Share issued as payment for legal fee | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 225,000 | | | | 338 | | | | 325,913 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 326,251 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Conversion of Preferred Shares | | | (6,546,185 | ) | | | (3,273 | ) | | | (8,333,397 | ) | | | (4,167 | ) | | | 4,959,865 | | | | 7,440 | | | | 1,820,195 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,820,195 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Stock option compensation expenses | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,679,368 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,679,368 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net loss for 2010 | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (14,407,687 | ) | | | - | | | | (14,407,687 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cumulative translation adjustment | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (161,423 | ) | | | (161,423 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance at December 31, 2010 | | | 55,615,780 | | | $ | 27,808 | | | | 14,824,683 | | | $ | 7,412 | | | | 11,373,241 | | | $ | 17,060 | | | $ | 114,368,149 | | | $ | (84,572,062 | ) | | $ | 405,036 | | | $ | 30,253,403 | |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
CHINA CABLECOM HOLDINGS, LTD.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
For the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009
| | Series A Preferred Shares | | | Series B Preferred Shares | | | Ordinary shares | | | Additional | | | Accumulated | | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive | | | Total Shareholders’ | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | | | Paid-in Capital | | | Deficit | | | Income | | | Equity | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance as December 31, 2010 | | | 55,615,780 | | | $ | 27,808 | | | | 14,824,683 | | | $ | 7,412 | | | | 11,373,241 | | | $ | 17,060 | | | $ | 114,368,149 | | | $ | (84,572,062 | ) | | $ | 405,036 | | | $ | 30,253,403 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Conversion of Preferred Shares | | | (5,277,395 | ) | | | (2,639 | ) | | | (1,684,224 | ) | | | (842 | ) | | | 2,320,539 | | | | 3,481 | | | | | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Stock option compensation expenses | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,662,876 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,662,876 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net loss for 2011 | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (20,736,932 | ) | | | - | | | | (20,736,932 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cumulative translation adjustment | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (3,201,968 | ) | | | (3,201,968 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance at December 31, 2011 | | | 50,338,385 | | | $ | 25,169 | | | | 13,140,459 | | | $ | 6,570 | | | | 13,693,780 | | | $ | 20,541 | | | $ | 116,031,025 | | | $ | (105,308,994 | ) | | $ | (2,796,932 | ) | | $ | 7,977,379 | |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
CHINA CABLECOM HOLDINGS, LTD.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
| | For the year ended | | | For the year ended | | | For the year ended | |
| | December 31, 2011 | | | December 31, 2010 | | | December 31, 2009 | |
Cash Flows From Operating Activities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net loss | | $ | (20,736,932 | ) | | $ | (14,407,687 | ) | | $ | (54,868,991 | ) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation | | | 120,556 | | | | 68,128 | | | | 62,934 | |
Share of loss on operating joint ventures | | | 2,448,005 | | | | 8,247,873 | | | | 1,223,055 | |
Stock compensation expenses | | | 1,662,876 | | | | 1,679,368 | | | | 217,538 | |
Loss on debt restructuring | | | - | | | | - | | | | 39,663,466 | |
Amortization of deferred financing costs | | | 343,272 | | | | 343,272 | | | | 636,299 | |
Interest expenses - Interest for Senior secured notes, Secured and Unsecured notes | | | 6,102,720 | | | | 3,714,142 | | | | 777,036 | |
Interest expenses – Interest for promissory notes | | | 18,557 | | | | - | | | | - | |
Interest expenses - Amortization of note payable discount | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,644,124 | |
Interest expenses - Amortization of convertible note discount | | | - | | | | - | | | | 7,310,878 | |
Forfeiture of investment fund | | | 754,979 | | | | - | | | | - | |
Provision for impairment on investment | | | 9,806,150 | | | | - | | | | - | |
Change in assets and liabilities, | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Prepaid expenses and advances | | | 1,334,949 | | | | 2,141,867 | | | | 780,876 | |
Amount due to Hubei Chutian | | | (4,116,169 | ) | | | (3,683,111 | ) | | | 10,733,508 | |
Other current liabilities | | | 1.472,466 | | | | 1,926,001 | | | | 173,298 | |
Net cash (used in) / provided by operating activities | | | (788,571 | ) | | | 29,853 | | | | 8,354,021 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash Flows From Investing Activities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Purchase of property, plant and equipment | | | (155 | ) | | | (43,645 | ) | | | (20,069 | ) |
Capital investment in operating joint ventures | | | - | | | | (6,657,839 | ) | | | (27,294,613 | ) |
Net cash used in investing activities | | | (155 | ) | | | (6,701,484 | ) | | | (27,314,682 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash Flows From Financing Activities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Financing cost incurred | | | - | | | | - | | | | (2,066,215 | ) |
Cash received from offshore loan | | | - | | | | 286,892 | | | | - | |
Issuance cost of senior debts | | | - | | | | - | | | | (545,990 | ) |
Proceeds from issuance of senior secured notes | | | - | | | | - | | | | 33,000,000 | |
Early redemption of senior secured notes | | | - | | | | - | | | | (13,860,000 | ) |
Proceeds from issuance of promissory notes | | | 417,151 | | | | - | | | | - | |
Net cash provided by financing activities | | | 417,151 | | | | 286,892 | | | | 16,527,795 | |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | | | 35,212 | | | | 321,270 | | | | (1,545 | ) |
Net decrease in cash | | | (336,363 | ) | | | (6,063,469 | ) | | | (2,434,411 | ) |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | | | 929,072 | | | | 6,992,541 | | | | 9,426,952 | |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | | $ | 592,709 | | | $ | 929,072 | | | $ | 6,992,541 | |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
CHINA CABLECOM HOLDINGS, LTD.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
| | For the year ended | | | For the year ended | | | For the year ended | |
| | December 31, 2011 | | | December 31, 2010 | | | December 31, 2009 | |
Supplemental cash flow information: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest paid | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
Income taxes paid | | $ | 10 | | | $ | 24 | | | $ | 361 | |
Value assigned to shares issued as payment for broker fee | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 585,000 | |
Value assigned to shares issued as payment for legal fee | | $ | - | | | $ | 326,251 | | | $ | - | |
Value assigned to shares issued as payment for interest expense | | $ | - | | | $ | 1,092,052 | | | $ | - | |
Non-cash financing activities related to restructuring of debt (Note 2): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cancellation of promissory note and interest | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 11,851,678 | |
Cancellation of convertible note and interest | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 23,308,298 | |
Issuance of secured notes | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 18,000,000 | |
Issuance of unsecured notes | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 5,500,000 | |
Issuance of Series A Convertible Preferred Shares | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 51,323,443 | |
Non-cash financing activities related to private financings (Note 2): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issuance of Series B Convertible Preferred Shares | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 15,045,953 | |
Reduction of Notes as the result of conversion of Preferred Shares to Ordinary Shares | | $ | - | | | $ | 1,820,195 | | | $ | 1,302,642 | |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
CHINA CABLECOM HOLDINGS, LTD.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| 1. | Organization and Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements |
China Cablecom Ltd. was incorporated under the laws of the British Virgin Islands on October 6, 2006.
On April 9, 2008, China Cablecom Ltd. and Jaguar Acquisition Corporation ("Jaguar"), a special purpose acquisition company, completed a redomestication merger of Jaguar in the British Virgin Islands as China Cablecom Holdings, Ltd. (the “Company” or “China Cablecom”) and the concurrent business combination merger with China Cablecom Ltd.
Prior to the merger with the Company, Jaguar issued 4,950,000 units (“Units”), each representing one ordinary share and two warrants.
In accordance with the merger agreement, the following occurred with respect to the outstanding Class A Preferred stock and Ordinary shares of China Cablecom Ltd. and the ordinary shares and warrants, including those under the Units, of Jaguar:
| i) | all of the Class A preferred stock and ordinary shares of China Cablecom Ltd. were cancelled and each registered owner of outstanding preferred stock and ordinary shares of China Cablecom Ltd. automatically become the registered owner of one and 0.6842 shares of the Company, respectively |
| ii) | all of the common shares of Jaguar were cancelled and each registered owner of outstanding common shares of Jaguar automatically become the registered owner of one ordinary share of the Company |
| iii) | all of the outstanding warrants were assumed by the Company and became exercisable for the Company’s current shares at the original exercise price, US$ 5.00 per share. |
For financial reporting purposes, this merger transaction was recorded as a recapitalization of China Cablecom Ltd. whereby China Cablecom Ltd. is deemed to be the continuing, surviving entity for accounting purpose, but through reorganization, has deemed to have adopted the capital structure of the Company.
China Cablecom Ltd is the sole shareholder of China Cablecom Company Limited (“HK Cablecom”) incorporated in Hong Kong on May 22, 2007.
HK Cablecom owns 100% of Heze Cablecom Network Technology Co., Ltd ("HZNT") incorporated under the laws of the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”) on October 9, 2007.
The Company, through HK Cablecom and HZNT, entered into a series of contractual arrangement with Jinan Youxiantong Network Technology Co. Ltd ("JYNT") and its shareholders. As a result of the following contractual arrangements, the Company controlled and were considered the primary beneficiary of JYNT (Variable Interest Entities “V.I.E.) as defined under FASB ASC 810-10. JYNT incorporated under the laws of the PRC on July 16, 2007.
The following was a summary of the currently effective contracts among our wholly owned subsidiaries HZNT and HK Cablecom, our JYNT (V.I.E.) and its nominee shareholders.
| l | Loan Agreements: pursuant to loan agreements dated June 30, 2007, HK Cablecom extended loans of RMB484,500 and RMB25,500 respectively to Pu Yue and Liang Yuejing. Upon the occurrence of an event of default or otherwise, HK Cablecom may, at its discretion, issue a repayment notice to Pu Yue and/or Liang Yuejing requesting repayment of all or any portion of the loans (as applicable). Pu Yue and Liang Yuejing may only repay the loan by transferring their equity interests in JYNT to HK Cablecom or HK Cablecom’s designees within 5 business days. |
CHINA CABLECOM HOLDINGS, LTD.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| 1. | Organization and Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements (Continued) |
| l | Exclusive Service Agreements: pursuant to exclusive service agreements between JYNT and HZNT, JYNT engages HZNT to be its sole and exclusive provider of management, consulting, training and technical services. Service fees are to be paid monthly by JYNT to HZNT in an amount equal to JYNT’s net profits minus the profit to be retained by JYNT as determined by a reputable CPA agreed to by both parties. The exclusive service agreements shall continue indefinitely unless terminated by HZNT with 30 days’ prior written notice or by a non-breaching party after the breaching party has not rectified the breach for within 30 days of its receipt of notice from the non-breaching party. |
| l | Equity Option Agreements: pursuant to equity option agreements dated July 20, 2007, the shareholders of JYNT have granted HZNT an exclusive and irrevocable option to purchase all or part of their equity interests in JYNT at any time. The option may only be terminated by mutual consent or at the direction of HZNT. HZNT may exercise this option at any time until it has acquired all equity interests of JYNT and it can set off the purchase price against the loan repayment under the loan agreements. The shareholders of JYNT covenant that they will not approve any plan by JYNT to distribute dividends or otherwise seek to influence JYNT’s management, and must approve any action requested by HZNT in writing to the extent permitted by law. |
| l | Equity Pledge Agreements: pursuant to equity pledge agreements entered into between HZNT and each of Pu Yue and Liang Yuejing, respectively, dated July 20, 2007, Pu Yue and Liang Yuejing pledge their entire equity interests in JYNT to guarantee JYNT’s payment obligation under the exclusive service agreement between JYNT and HZNT, and the loan agreement, and their performance of their own obligations under the Option Agreement. HZNT is entitled to (i) collect dividends and other distributions, if any, arising from the pledged equity interests; and (ii) in an event of default, freely sell the pledged equity interests and collect the proceeds therefrom. Without HZNT’s consent, the shareholders of JYNT may not (i) transfer or pledge their equity interests in JYNT, (ii) receive any dividends, loan interest or other benefits from JYNT, or (iii) make any material adjustment or change to JYNT’s business or operations. |
| l | Power of Attorney: pursuant to a power of attorney signed by Pu Yue and Liang Yuejing, Pu Yue and Liang Yuejing appointed HK Cablecom’s designee as their attorneys-in-fact to exercise all voting rights as shareholders of JYNT, including the ability to vote as a shareholder of JYNT, sell or transfer their equity interest in JYNT and designate and appoint the directors, general manager, chief financial officer and other senior officers of JYNT. This power of attorney is effective until the earlier of 2027 or the termination of the loan agreement between HK Cablecom and the two nominee shareholders. |
On October 1, 2007, JYNT entered into an operating partnership through a joint venture with its partner Binzhou SOE, called Binzhou Broadcasting and Television Information Network Co., Ltd (“Binzhou Broadcasting). Binzhou SOE agreed to contribute all of the inventory and property, plant and equipment of Binzhou PRC along with all of their cable business operations in the PRC in exchange for a 51% equity interest in Binzhou Broadcasting. JYNT agreed to acquire the remaining 49% equity interest in Binzhou Broadcasting, as well as receive 11% of the economic benefits in Binzhou Broadcasting, through an exclusive service agreement, for total consideration of approximately $30 million. JYNT had only contributed $14 million to Binzhou Broadcasting and there was a further capital contribution of $16 million had been due but not yet settled. This exclusive service agreement provides marketing, strategic consulting and technical support and services for 11% of the net profits of Binzhou Broadcasting.
CHINA CABLECOM HOLDINGS, LTD.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| 1. | Organization and Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements (Continued) |
In addition, in accordance with the operating partnership and other agreements (“Framework Agreement”) between JYNT and Binzhou SOE, JYNT was given the ability to control certain aspects of the financing and management of Binzhou Broadcasting. JYNT has a veto right regarding the appointment of the general manager of Binzhou Broadcasting, the right to appoint the chief financial officer of Binzhou Broadcasting and an obligation to provide continued financial resources for investment and capital expenditures for the future expansion of the Binzhou Broadcasting’s operations. The result of these rights and obligations given to JYNT is that China Cablecom and JYNT have the ability to substantially influence the joint venture’s daily operations and financial affairs, appoint their senior executives and approve all matters requiring shareholder vote.
The contractual arrangements between JYNT and Binzhou Broadcasting have an initial term of 20 years. The parties may mutually seek to extend these agreements upon the expiration of the current term. China Cablecom is not aware of any legal impediments that may affect the renewal of these agreements under current PRC laws. In order for China Cablecom to continue to derive the economic benefits from its joint venture interest in the operation of Binzhou Broadcasting, it must renew these contractual agreements.
In late 2010, the Government of Shandong Province made an announcement for the consolidation of its provincial cable assets in Shandong Province. In accordance with “Lu Ban Fa” (2010) No.18, the Province will create a new company namely “Shandong Broadcasting and Television Network Co., Ltd.” and required all the cable network companies in Shandong Province to transfer all its assets and revenue to Shandong Broadcasting and Television Network Co., Ltd. Under this government policy, Binzhou Broadcasting was also required to transfer all its assets and revenue to the new company with effective from September 16, 2011. The business operation of Binzhou Broadcasting was suspended effective September 16, 2011. All the contractual agreement and the exclusive services agreement made between JYNT, Binzhou SOE and Binzhou Broadcasting were effectively terminated accordingly.
During the year ended December 31, 2011, Binzhou SOE charged a penalty of $754,979 (RMB5,000,000) against JYNT for the failure of settlement of further capital contribution of $16 million in accordance with the “Amendment Framework Agreement”. As a result, the economic benefit percentage of JYNT and Binzhou SOE in Binzhou Broadcasting was proportionally adjusted to reflect the actual fund provided and the deduction of penalty. The parties are currently negotiating the existence and continued operations of Binzhou Broadcasting and the extent of the continued obligations of JYNT.
On June 16, 2008, the Company announced the phase one acquisition of Hubei Chutian Video Communication Network Co., Ltd (“Hubei Chutian”) through a contractual and joint venture agreement similar to that used in the acquisition of Binzhou network. The Company, through JYNT, acquired a 49% equity interest in Hubei Chutian, as well as received 11% of the economic benefits in Hubei Chutian, through an exclusive technical services agreement, for total consideration of approximately $60.4 million. This exclusive technical services agreement provides marketing, strategic consulting and technical support and services for 11% of the net profits of Hubei Chutian.
On October 1, 2009, the Company, through JYNT, revised the Hubei Framework Agreement and the terms of technical service agreement with Hubei SOE. JYNT changed the service charge for providing marketing, strategic consulting and technical support and service from 11% to 6% of the net profits of Hubei Chutian. The total consideration was changed to approximately $55.6 million. Besides, Hubei Chutian guaranteed to pay a 8% minimum rate of return on investment to JYNT if the return from service charge together with the share of 49% equity interest of Hubei Chutian was less than that minimum rate. The guarantee return was treated as management fee income received by JYNT.
CHINA CABLECOM HOLDINGS, LTD.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| 1. | Organization and Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements (Continued) |
In addition, in accordance with the operating partnership and other agreements (“Framework Agreement”) between JYNT and Hubei SOE, JYNT was given the ability to control certain aspects of the financing and management of Hubei Chutian. JYNT has a veto right regarding the appointment of the general manager of Hubei Chutian, the right to appoint the chief financial officer of Hubei Chutian and an obligation to provide continued financial resources for investment and capital expenditures for the future expansion of the Hubei Chutian’s operations. The result of these rights and obligations given to JYNT is that China Cablecom and JYNT have the ability to substantially influence the joint venture’s daily operations and financial affairs, appoint their senior executives and approve all matters requiring shareholder vote.
The term of this technical services agreement is 30 years. JYNT and Hubei Chutian may mutually seek to extend this agreement upon the expiry of the current term, China Cablecom is not aware of any legal impediments that may affect the renewal of this agreement under current PRC laws. In order for China Cablecom to continue to derive the economic benefits from its joint venture interest in the operation of Binzhou Broadcasting, it must renew these contractual agreements.
On October 20, 2011, JYNT was approached by the joint venture partner, Hubei SOE, regarding the purchase of the assets and equity interest in Hubei Chutian. The proposed offer was agreed and approved by the Board of Directors of the Company. The parties entered into a Termination Agreement on March 22, 2012 and an Equity Transfer Agreement on June 15, 2012, pursuant to which the parties agreed to consideration of $59,378,819 (RMB374,140,000) for the purchase by Hubei SOE of the assets and equity interest in Hubei Chutian to be received in six installments. The first installment of $7,935,374 (RMB50,000,000) was paid on March 22, 2012 as termination compensation; the second installment of $16,029,456 (RMB101,000,000) was paid on June 15, 2012; the third installment of $7,935,374 (RMB50,000,000) is due on the date when representative of JYNT and Hubei SOE go to the Administration for Industry and Commerce to submit the application for the change of registration of Hubei Chutian; the fourth installment of $7,935,374 (RMB50,000,000) is due prior to July 25, 2012; the fifth installment of $11,609,524 (RMB73,140,000) is due prior to August 25, 2012 and the final installment of $7,935,374 (RMB50,000,000) is due prior to September 25, 2012. In accordance with the terms of the agreement, JYNT agreed to transfer back its entire 49% equity interest in Hubei Chutian to the Hubei SOE and terminate the joint venture contractual agreement, technical services agreement and loan agreement with Hubei Chutian and Hubei SOE respectively. As a result, Hubei Chutian was no longer the operating joint venture of JYNT since then. Up to the date of this report, the Company had received totally $59,061,404 (RMB372,140,000) from Hubei SOE and the balance of $317,415 (RMB2,000,000) was kept as retention money as requested by Hubei SOE and will be refunded afterward.
Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements, prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, include the financial statements of China Cablecom Holdings, Ltd., and its wholly owned or controlled subsidiaries and its consolidated variable interest entities as listed above. A consolidated variable interest entity is a variable interest entity of which the Company is the primary beneficiary under FASB ASC 810-10. All significant inter-company transactions and balances between the Company, its subsidiaries and VIEs are eliminated upon consolidation. The Company has included the results of operations of its subsidiaries and consolidated variable interest entities from the dates of acquisition.
The Company, its subsidiaries and VIEs referenced above are hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Company”.
CHINA CABLECOM HOLDINGS, LTD.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| 1. | Organization and Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements (Continued) |
Basis of Presentation (Continued)
As of December 31, 2011, the consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and the following entities.
Name of Company | | Place of incorporation | | Attributable equity interest | | | Direct/ Indirect controlling interest |
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China Cablecom Ltd | | British Virgin Islands | | | 100 | % | | Direct |
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China Cablecom Company Limited | | Hong Kong | | | 100 | % | | Indirect |
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Heze Cablecom Network Technology Co., Ltd | | PRC | | | 100 | % | | Indirect |
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Jinan Youxiantong Network Technology Co., Ltd | | PRC | | | * | | | Indirect |
* The Company has indirect controlling interest of Jinan Youxiantong Network Technology Co., Ltd under the contractual arrangement.
VIEs are entities that lack one or more voting interest entity characteristics. The Company consolidates VIEs in which it is the primary beneficiary of its economic gains or losses. The FASB has issued FASB ASC 810-10, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, regarding certain entities
in which equity investors do not have the characteristics of a controlling financial interest or do not have sufficient equity at risk for the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support from other parties. It separates entities into two groups: (1) those for which voting interests are used to determine consolidation and (2) those for which variable interests are used to determine consolidation. FASB ASC 810-10 clarifies how to identify a variable interest entity and how to determine when a business enterprise should include the assets, liabilities, non-controlling (“minority”) interests and results of activities of a variable interest entity in its consolidated financial statements.
In accordance with FASB ASC 810-10, China Cablecom has evaluated its economic relationships with JYNT and has determined that it is required to consolidate JYNT. Therefore JYNT is considered to be a VIE, as defined by FASB ASC 810-10, of which China Cablecom is the primary beneficiary. China Cablecom, as mentioned above, absorbs a majority of the economic risks and rewards of the VIE that is being consolidated in the accompanying financial statements.
CHINA CABLECOM HOLDINGS, LTD.
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| 1. | Organization and Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements (Continued) |
Basis of Presentation (Continued)
The following table shows the Balance Sheets of JYNT as of December 31, 2011 and 2010:
| | December 31, 2011 | | | December 31, 2010 | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Current Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 101,616 | | | $ | 142,466 | |
Prepaid expenses and advances | | | 3,705 | | | | 5,033 | |
Total Current Assets | | | 105,321 | | | | 147,499 | |
Property, plant & equipment, net | | | 5,296 | | | | 7,372 | |
Investment in operating joint venture | | | 50,378,205 | | | | 64,026,705 | |
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Total Assets | | $ | 50,488,822 | | | $ | 64,181,576 | |
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LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | |
Current Liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Other current liabilities | | $ | 2,336,801 | | | $ | 1,231,998 | |
Amount due to HZNT | | | 26,065,169 | | | | 24,797,141 | |
Amount due to China Cablecom | | | 39,275,207 | | | | 37,506,013 | |
Amount due to Hubei Chutian | | | 3,189,195 | | | | 7,050,397 | |
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Total Liabilities | | | 70,866,372 | | | | 70,585,549 | |
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OWNERS’ EQUITY | | | | | | | | |
Registered Capital | | | 69,728 | | | | 69,728 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 79,812 | | | | 79,812 | |
Accumulated deficit | | | (15,990,313 | ) | | | (6,028,997 | ) |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | | | (4,536,777 | ) | | | (524,516 | ) |
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Total owners’ deficiency | | | (20,377,550 | ) | | | (6,403,973 | ) |
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Total liabilities and owners’ deficiency | | $ | 50,488,822 | | | $ | 64,181,576 | |
The following table shows the Statements of Operations of JYNT for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010:
| | For the year ended | | | For the year ended | |
| | December 31, 2011 | | | December 31, 2010 | |
Management fee income | | $ | 4,632,022 | | | $ | 4,450,438 | |
Share of loss on operating joint ventures | | | (2,448,005 | ) | | | (8,247,873 | ) |
| | | 2,184,017 | | | | (3,797,435 | ) |
Operating expenses | | | | | | | | |
General and administrative expenses | | | 52,673 | | | | 59,888 | |
Total operating expenses | | | 52,673 | | | | 59,888 | |
Profit / (loss) from operations | | | 2,131,344 | | | | (3,857,323 | ) |
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Other income / (expenses) | | | | | | | | |
Interest income | | | 549 | | | | 8,092 | |
Interest expense | | | (516,130 | ) | | | (495,891 | ) |
Forfeiture of investment fund | | | (754,979 | ) | | | - | |
Provision for impairment on investment | | | (9,806,150 | ) | | | - | |
Total other expenses | | | (11,076,710 | ) | | | (487,799 | ) |
Loss before income taxes | | | (8,945,366 | ) | | | (4,345,122 | ) |
Income taxes expenses | | | (1,015,950 | ) | | | (975,688 | ) |
Net loss | | $ | (9,961,316 | ) | | $ | (5,320,810 | ) |
CHINA CABLECOM HOLDINGS, LTD.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| 1. | Organization and Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements (Continued) |
Basis of Presentation (Continued)
The following table shows the condensed cash flows of JYNT for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010:
| | For the year ended | | | For the year ended | |
| | December 31, 2011 | | | December 31, 2010 | |
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Net cash (used in) / provided by operating activities | | $ | (46,772 | ) | | $ | 1,602,628 | |
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Net cash used in investing activities | | | (155 | ) | | | (6,661,246 | ) |
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Net decrease in cash | | | (46,927 | ) | | | (5,058,618 | ) |
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | | | 6,077 | | | | 40,160 | |
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Cash at the beginning of the period | | | 142,466 | | | | 5,160,924 | |
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Cash at the end of the period | | $ | 101,616 | | | $ | 142,466 | |
Investment in operating joint ventures
Equity method investments are recorded at original cost and adjusted to recognize the Company's proportionate share of the investee's net income or losses and additional contributions made and distributions received. The Company recognizes a loss if it is determined that other than temporary decline in the value of the investment exists.
| 2. | Summary of Significant Accounting Policies |
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include all cash and deposits in banks. As of December 31, 2011, most of total cash and cash equivalents were denominated in Renminbi (“RMB”) with its deposits placed with banks in the PRC. This cash is not freely convertible into foreign currencies and the remittance of these funds out of the PRC is subject to exchange control restrictions imposed by the PRC government. The remaining balance of cash and cash equivalents were denominated in US dollars and deposits in banks with reputable financial institutions in the United States.
Deferred Financing Costs
Deferred financing costs related to the Company’s Bridge Financing and Convertible Notes are being fully amortized due to debt restructure during the year ended December 31, 2009. Deferred financing costs related to the Company’s Senior Secured Note are being amortized over the life of the notes payable of 6 years.
Amortization for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 was $343,272, 343,272 and $636,299, respectively. Indirect costs of financing activities are expensed as incurred.
Valuation of Long-lived Assets
The Company periodically evaluates the carrying value of long-lived assets to be held and used when events and circumstances warrant such a review. The carrying value of a long-lived asset is considered impaired when the anticipated undiscounted cash flows from such asset is less than its carrying value. In that event, an impairment loss is recognized based on the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value of the long-lived asset. Fair value is determined primarily using the anticipated cash flows discounted at a rate commensurate with the risk involved. Losses on long-lived assets to be disposed of are determined in a similar manner, except that fair values are reduced for the cost to dispose.
CHINA CABLECOM HOLDINGS, LTD.
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| 2. | Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued) |
Fair value of financial instruments
FASB ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures, defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. This topic also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires classification based on observable and unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
Level 1 | - | Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. |
Level 2 | - | Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. |
Level 3 | - | Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. |
The carrying amounts of financial assets and liabilities, such as cash, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and other current assets, accounts payable, and other current liabilities, approximate their fair values because of the short maturity of these instruments and market rates of interest.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Additions and improvements to property and equipment accounts are recorded at cost. Maintenance, repairs, and minor renewals are charged directly to expense as incurred. Major additions and betterments to property and equipment accounts are capitalized. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives less residual value.
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment is computed using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives of the assets: -
| Years |
Furniture, fixtures and office equipments | 5 |
Motor vehicles | 4-10 |
Building improvements | 20-40 |
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the Company’s financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The financial statements include some amounts that are based on management’s best estimates and judgments. The most significant estimates relate to useful lives for depreciation and amortization, deferred tax provisions and valuation allowances, purchase price allocations, contingencies. These estimates may be adjusted as more current information becomes available to the Company and any adjustment could be significant to the accompanying financial statements.
The determination of the primary beneficiary of a VIE based on whether the Company has the power to direct the activities that most significant impact the economic performance of the VIE and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits of the VIE. It require the Company to make an ongoing assessment of the primary beneficiary of a VIE. The Company may require to deconsolidate certain VIE when there is information indicate that the Company lost the primary beneficiary to a VIE.
CHINA CABLECOM HOLDINGS, LTD.
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| 2. | Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued) |
Comprehensive Income
The Company has adopted FASB ASC 220, “Comprehensive Income”. This statement establishes rules for the reporting of comprehensive income and its components. Comprehensive income consists of net income and foreign currency translation adjustments and is presented in the Consolidated Statements of Income and the Consolidated Statements of Equity.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes under FASB ASC Topic 740 "Income Taxes". Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined based upon differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be effective when the differences are expected to reverse.
Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance to the extent management concludes it is more likely than not that the assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the statements of income in the period that includes the enactment date.
FASB ASC Topic 740 prescribes a more-likely-than-not threshold for financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken in the tax return. This interpretation also provides guidance on de-recognition of income tax assets and liabilities, classification of current and deferred income tax assets and liabilities, accounting for interest and penalties associated with tax positions, accounting for income taxes in interim periods and income tax disclosures.
Foreign Currency Translation
China Cablecom Holdings, Ltd.’s functional currency is the US dollar. The Company’s subsidiaries and VIEs determine their functional currencies based on the criteria of FASB ASC 830 Foreign Currency Translation and have determined their functional currency to be their respective local currency. The Company uses the average exchange rate for the period and the exchange rate at the balance sheet date to translate its operating results and financial position, respectively. Any translation gains (losses) are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as a component of shareholders’ equity. Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are translated into the functional currency at the exchange rates prevailing on the transaction dates. Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into the functional currency at the exchange rates prevailing at the balance sheet date. Exchange gains and losses are included in the consolidated statements of income.
Translation of amounts from RMB into United States dollars (“US$”) has been made at the following exchange rates for the respective periods:
December 31, 2011 | | |
Balance sheet | | RMB6.3009 to US$1.00 |
Statement of operations and comprehensive loss | | RMB6.4618 to US$1.00 |
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December 31, 2010 | | |
Balance sheet | | RMB6.6227 to US$1.00 |
Statement of operations and comprehensive loss | | RMB6.72565 to US$1.00 |
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December 31, 2009 | | |
Balance sheet | | RMB6.8282 to US$1.00 |
Statement of operations and comprehensive loss | | RMB6.8314 to US$1.00 |
CHINA CABLECOM HOLDINGS, LTD.
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| 2. | Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued) |
Basic Income/Loss Per Ordinary Share
The computation of income/loss per share is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period presented in accordance with FASB ASC 260, “Earnings Per Share”. At December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, due to net losses the Company’s share equivalents were anti-dilutive and excluded in the loss per share computations.
Revenue recognition
The principal activity of the Company was previously the joint venture operation of two cable television networks in China: Binzhou Broadcasting and Television Information Network Co., Ltd and Hubei Chutian Video Communication Network Co., Ltd.
The Company recognizes revenue based on the following:
Management fee income – The management fee income was received from Hubei Chutian in accordance with the Exclusive Services Agreement signed between JYNT and Hubei Chutian. JYNT was the sole service provider of Hubei Chutian and provides the services of marketing, strategic consulting and technical support. The Company recognizes the management fee income when the right to receive payment is established in accordance with the services agreement.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company awards stock options and other equity-based instruments to its employees and directors (collectively “share-based payments”). Compensation cost related to such awards is measured based on the fair value of the instrument on the grant date and is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period, which generally equals the vesting period. All of the Company’s stock-based compensation is based on grants of equity instruments and no liability awards have been granted.
Off-balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements as of December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009.
| 3. | Recent Changes in Accounting Standards |
We describe below recent pronouncements that have had or may have a significant effect on our financial statements. We do not discuss recent pronouncements that are not anticipated to have an impact on or are unrelated to our financial condition, results of operations, or disclosures.
FASB ASC 810. We adopted FASB ASC 810 on January 1, 2010, which amended the consolidation guidance for variable-interest entities include: (1) the elimination of the exemption for qualifying special purpose entities, (2) a new approach for determining who should consolidate a variable-interest entity, and (3) changes to when it is necessary to reassess who should consolidate a variable-interest entity. The adoption of this guidance will have a material impact on the consolidated financial position and results of the Company. The Company will be required to deconsolidate certain VIEs that have been consolidated previously. The impact of the adoption may be applied retrospectively with a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first year restated.
In February 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2010-09 “Subsequent Events (Topic 855)” allowing SEC filers to remove the date through which subsequent events have been reviewed. ASU 2010-09 became effective upon issuance, and the adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on Company’s financial statements.
CHINA CABLECOM HOLDINGS, LTD.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| 3. | Recent Changes in Accounting Standards (Continued) |
In May 2011, the FASB issued amendments to ASC 820 “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.” Some of the amendments clarify the FASB’s intent about the application of existing fair value measurement requirements and others change a particular principle or requirement for measuring fair value or for disclosing information about fair value measurements. This guidance is effective during interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and is to be applied on a prospective basis. The implementation of this guidance will not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
In June 2011, the FASB issued updated guidance to ASC 220 “Comprehensive Income” which allows entities to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. This guidance, which is to be applied retrospectively, is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011. The implementation of this guidance will not have an impact on its consolidated financial statements.
In September 2011, the FASB issued amendments to ASC 350 “Intangibles-Goodwill and Other” which allow an entity to assess qualitatively whether it is necessary to perform the current two-step goodwill impairment test. Performance of the two-step impairment test is required only if an entity determines it is more-likely-than-not that a reporting unit's fair value is less than its carrying amount. Otherwise, no further testing is required. This guidance is effective for annual and interim goodwill tests performed for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011; however, early adoption is permitted. The Company expects that the implementation of this guidance will not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
In December 2011, the FASB issued amendments to the disclosure requirements on offsetting in ASC 210 “Balance Sheet” which require an entity to disclose quantitative information about offsetting and related arrangements to enable users of its financial statements to understand the effect of those arrangements on its financial position. This guidance is effective during interim and annual periods beginning after January 1, 2013 and should be applied retrospectively for all comparative periods presented. The implementation of this guidance will not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
| 4. | Going Concern and Management’s Plans |
The accompanying financial statements are presented on a going concern basis. At December 31, 2011, the Company had a working capital deficit of approximately $43.7 million. The Company generated a net loss of approximately $20.7 million, $14.4 million and $54.8 million during the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Company's continuation as a going concern is dependent on its ability to meet its obligations, to obtain additional financing as may be required and ultimately to attain profitability. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty. The Company's independent registered public accounting firm's report on the financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2011, contained an explanatory paragraph regarding the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.
CHINA CABLECOM HOLDINGS, LTD.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| 4. | Going Concern and Management’s Plans (Continued) |
Management plans to continue its efforts to raise additional funds through debt or equity offerings. At the end of March 2012, the Company disposed its operating joint venture of Hubei Chutian to the joint venture partner for a consideration of $59,378,819 (RMB374,140,000). The proceeds will be used for repayment of the debts.
After the disposal of the equity investment in Hubei Chutian and the suspension of business operation of Binzhou Broadcasting, the Company did not have business operations. The management of the Company is seeking for potential business combinations which are in the best interest of the Company and its shareholders.
| 5. | Stock Based Compensation |
In April 2008, the Company adopted the China Cablecom Holdings, Ltd. 2007 Omnibus Securities and Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), which provides for the grant of up to 3,333,333 shares option for the benefit of its directors, officers and employees. The Company granted 1,350,000 share options and 1,460,000 share options on October 9, 2009 and December 20, 2009, respectively, to its directors, officers and employees under the plan. These shares options are exercisable at $2.34 and $1.83 per share, respectively, and may be exercised by the optionee no later than the tenth anniversary of the date of option agreement. As of December 31, 2011, 2,810,000 options have been issued under the plan and 523,333 shares remain available to be issued.
The Company accounts for its stock option awards pursuant to the provisions of FASB ASC 718, “Stock Compensation”. The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option valuation model. The Company recognizes the fair value of each option as compensation expense ratably using the straight-line attribution method over the service period, which is generally the vesting period.
The Black-Scholes model incorporates the following assumptions:
| · | Expected volatility - the Company estimates the volatility of common stock at the date of grant using historical volatility. |
| · | Expected term - the Company estimates the expected term of options granted based on a combination of vesting schedules, term of the option and historical experience. |
| · | Risk-free interest rate - the Company estimates the risk-free interest rate using the U.S. Treasury yield curve for periods equal to the expected term of the options in effect at the time of grant. |
| · | Dividends - the Company uses an expected dividend yield of zero. The Company intends to retain any earnings to fund future operations and, therefore, does not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. |
The fair value of the total options granted in the year measured as at the date of grant on October 9, 2009 was $2,727,755 and December 20, 2009 was $2,260,874. The following table outlines the variables used to derive the fair value using in the Black-Scholes option-pricing model:
Risk free interest rate | | | 1.3177% - 1.4864% | |
Volatility | | | 163.46% - 170.57% | |
Dividend yield | | | - | |
Expected option life | | | 10 years | |
CHINA CABLECOM HOLDINGS, LTD.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| 5. | Stock Based Compensation (Continued) |
Movements in the number of share options outstanding and their related weighted average exercise prices are as follows:
| | 2011 | | | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
| | Shares | | | Weighted average exercise price | | | Shares | | | Weighted average exercise price | | | Shares | | | Weighted average exercise price | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Options outstanding at beginning of year | | | 2,810,000 | | | $ | 2.07 | | | | 2,810,000 | | | $ | 2.07 | | | | - | | | | - | |
Granted | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,810,000 | | | $ | 2.07 | |
Cancelled | | | (160,000 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Options outstanding at end of year | | | 2,650,000 | | | $ | 2.07 | | | | 2,810,000 | | | $ | 2.07 | | | | 2,810,000 | | | $ | 2.07 | |
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Options exercisable at end of year | | | 2,650,000 | | | | | | | | 2,810,000 | | | | | | | | 2,810,000 | | | | | |
Options available for issuance | | | 523,333 | | | | | | | | 523,333 | | | | | | | | 523,333 | | | | | |
During the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, the Company recorded stock based compensation of $1,662,876, $1,679,368 and $217,538, respectively, in connection with the issuance of stock options.
As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company had total unrecognized compensation expense related to options granted of $1,428,847 and $3,091,723 respectively which will be recognized over a remaining service period of approximately one year.
| 6. | Cash and cash equivalents |
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to significant concentrations of credit risk consist of cash and cash equivalents and pledged deposits. As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, majority of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents were held by major banks located in the PRC, which management believes are high credit quality financial institutions.
| 7. | Prepaid Expenses and Advances |
Prepaid expenses and other receivables consist of the following:
| | December 31, 2011 | | | December 31, 2010 | |
| | | | | | |
Loan advance | | $ | - | | | $ | 2,409,895 | |
Advanced payments | | | 60,356 | | | | 1,236,495 | |
Total | | $ | 60,356 | | | $ | 3,646,390 | |
The loan advance was the offshore loan which was secured under share pledge agreement, interest-free and repayable on demand.
CHINA CABLECOM HOLDINGS, LTD.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| 8. | Property, Plant and Equipment, Net |
Property, plant and equipment, net consist of the following:
| | December 31, 2011 | | | December 31, 2010 | |
At cost: | | | | | | | | |
Furniture, fixtures and office equipment | | $ | 56,755 | | | $ | 54,540 | |
Motor vehicles | | | 58,055 | | | | 55,235 | |
Building improvements | | | 20,568 | | | | 211,259 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total | | | 135,378 | | | | 321,034 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Less: accumulated depreciation | | | (113,652 | ) | | | (182,804 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net book value | | $ | 21,726 | | | $ | 138,230 | |
There were no impairment provisions made at December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009. Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 were $120,556, $68,128 and $62,934, respectively.
| 9. | Investment in operating joint venture |
| | December 31, 2011 | | | December 31, 2010 | |
| | | | | | |
Unlisted equity investment, at cost | | $ | 8,138,675 | | | $ | 8,138,675 | |
Share of loss and other comprehensive income, net of dividend received | | | (12,946,118 | ) | | | (9,858,747 | ) |
Loan advances | | | 65,746,777 | | | | 65,746,777 | |
| | $ | 60,939,334 | | | $ | 64,026,705 | |
Less: Forfeiture of investment fund | | | (754,979 | ) | | | - | |
Provision for impairment on investment | | | (9,806,150 | ) | | | - | |
| | $ | 50,378,205 | | | $ | 64,026,705 | |
Loan advance represents investment fund contributed to the joint ventures and such advances were unsecured, interest free and repayable on demand. The loan advance to Hubei Chutian will be settled as part of the deal made between JYNT and Hubei SOE in 2012.
Binzhou Broadcasting and Television Information Network Co., Ltd
On October 1, 2007, the Company through JYNT entered into a joint venture partnership with its partner Binzhou SOE and formed Binzhou Broadcasting and Television Information Network Co., Ltd. (“Binzhou Broadcasting”) and agreed to acquire 49% equity interest in Binzhou Broadcasting. The principal activity of Binzhou Broadcasting is provision of cable network services. Up to the reporting date, JYNT had only contributed $14 million to Binzhou Broadcasting and there was a further capital contribution of $16 million had been due but not yet settled.
During the year ended December 31, 2011, Binzhou SOE charged a penalty of $754,979 (RMB5,000,000) against JYNT for the failure of settlement of further capital contribution of $16 million in accordance with the “Amendment Framework Agreement”. As a result, the economic benefit percentage of JYNT and Binzhou SOE in Binzhou Broadcasting will be proportionally adjusted to reflect the actual fund provided and the deduction of penalty. Meanwhile, both parties shall negotiate the existence and continued operation of the Binzhou Broadcasting triggered such failure of the obligation of JYNT.
CHINA CABLECOM HOLDINGS, LTD.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| 9. | Investment in operating joint venture (Continued) |
Binzhou Broadcasting and Television Information Network Co., Ltd (Continued)
In late 2010, the Government of Shandong Province made an announcement for the consolidation of its provincial cable assets in Shandong Province. In accordance with “Lu Ban Fa” (2010) No.18, the Province will create a new company namely “Shandong Broadcasting and Television Network Co., Ltd.” and required all the cable network companies in Shandong Province to transfer all its assets and revenue to Shandong Broadcasting and Television Network Co., Ltd. Under this government policy, Binzhou Broadcasting is also required to transfer all its assets and revenue to the new company with effective from September 16, 2011. The business operation of Binzhou Broadcasting was suspended since then. All the contractual agreement and the exclusive services agreement made between JYNT, Binzhou SOE and Binzhou Broadcasting were effectively terminated accordingly. The Company is still in the process of negotiation on the compensation of its investments in Binzhou Broadcasting with its joint venture partner, Binzhou SOE. However, the business operation has been transferred to Shandong Broadcasting and Television Network Co., Ltd. since September 16, 2011 although Binzhou Broadcasting still holds all the operating assets.
The Company believes a settlement can be reached with Binzhou SOE and/or Shandong Broadcasting and Television Network Co., Ltd. to receive a compensation for its investment which will be more than its carrying value. However, the settlement of such compensation was uncertain at the reporting date. Therefore, the management decided to make a full provision on its investment cost and loan advances, totalling $9,806,150.
The Company accounts for the percentage of investment, under the equity method of accounting, based on actual equity contribution made by JYNT at each of the reporting date. For the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, the Company was entitled to account for economic benefit shared in Binzhou Broadcasting approximately 26.1%, 27.6% and 27.6% respectively.
Summarized financial information of Binzhou Broadcasting as of December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 are as follows:
| | December 31, 2011 | | | December 31, 2010 | | | December 31, 2009 | |
Current assets | | $ | 7,469,066 | | | $ | 6,857,696 | | | $ | 10,898,559 | |
Non-current assets | | | 22,938,539 | | | | 23,296,427 | | | | 35,969,589 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | $ | 30,407,605 | | | $ | 30,154,123 | | | $ | 46,868,148 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Current liabilities | | $ | 8,627,276 | | | $ | 8,667,530 | | | $ | 14,999,170 | |
Non-current liabilities | | | 33,309,527 | | | | 32,445,981 | | | | 31,469,494 | |
Shareholders' equity | | | (11,529,198 | ) | | | (10,959,388 | ) | | | 399,484 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | | $ | 30,407,605 | | | $ | 30,154,123 | | | $ | 46,868,148 | |
Summarized financial information of Binzhou Broadcasting for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 are as follows:
| | For the year ended December 31, 2011 | | | For the year ended December 31, 2010 | | | For the year ended December 31, 2009 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Net sales | | $ | 11,868,256 | | | $ | 11,531,348 | | | $ | 10,659,255 | |
Gross profit | | | 2,887,330 | | | | 1,797,134 | | | | 4,439,962 | |
Loss before taxes | | | (381,769 | ) | | | (11,350,894 | ) | | | (438,850 | ) |
Net loss | | | (708,137 | ) | | | (11,459,687 | ) | | | (606,310 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Company's share of net loss | | | (185,102 | ) | | | (3,167,830 | ) | | | (167,604 | ) |
CHINA CABLECOM HOLDINGS, LTD.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| 9. | Investment in operating joint venture (Continued) |
Hubei Chutian Video Communication Network Co., Ltd
On June 16, 2008, the Company through JYNT entered into a joint venture partnership with its partner Hubei SOE and formed Hubei Chutian Video Communication Network Co., Ltd. (‘Hubei Chutian”) and agreed to acquire 49% equity interest in Hubei Chutian.
The principal activity of Hubei Chutian is provision of cable network services. The Company accounts for the percentage of investment, under the equity method of accounting, based on actual equity contribution made by JYNT at each of the reporting date. For the years ended 2011, 2010 and 2009, the Company was entitled to account for economic benefit shared in Hubei Chutian approximately 49%, 49% and 49% respectively.
On October 20, 2011, JYNT was approached by the joint venture partner, Hubei SOE, regarding the purchase of the assets and equity interest in Hubei Chutian. The parties entered into a Termination Agreement on March 22, 2012 and an Equity Transfer Agreement on June 15, 2012, pursuant to which the parties agreed to consideration of $59,378,819 (RMB374,140,000) for the purchase by Hubei SOE of the assets and equity interest in Hubei Chutian. JYNT agreed to transfer back all 49% equity interest of Hubei Chutian to Hubei SOE and to terminate the joint venture contractual agreement, technical services agreement and loan agreement with Hubei Chutian and Hubei SOE respectively. The estimated gain of disposal of Hubei Chutian was $9 million. As a result, Hubei Chutian was no longer the operating joint venture of JYNT since then.
Summarized financial information of Hubei Chutian as of December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 are as follows:
| | December 31, 2011 | | | December 31, 2010 | | | December 31, 2009 | |
Current assets | | $ | 20,649,208 | | | $ | 27,036,924 | | | $ | 27,935,512 | |
Non-current assets | | | 140,869,643 | | | | 123,057,934 | | | | 111,486,716 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | $ | 161,518,851 | | | $ | 150,094,858 | | | $ | 139,422,228 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Current liabilities | | $ | 64,935,117 | | | $ | 56,980,813 | | | $ | 42,467,440 | |
Non-current liabilities | | | 101,369,890 | | | | 91,944,551 | | | | 96,459,328 | |
Shareholders' equity | | | (4,786,156 | ) | | | 1,169,494 | | | | 495,460 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities and owners' equity | | $ | 161,518,851 | | | $ | 150,094,858 | | | $ | 139,422,228 | |
Summarized financial information of Hubei Chutian for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 are as follows:
| | For the year ended | | | For the year ended | | | For the year ended | |
| | December 31, 2011 | | | December 31, 2010 | | | December 31, 2009 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Net sales | | $ | 49,914,297 | | | $ | 42,431,792 | | | $ | 34,904,026 | |
Gross profit | | | 16,894,646 | | | | 12,151,561 | | | | 11,256,097 | |
Loss before taxes | | | (4,618,169 | ) | | | (10,852,867 | ) | | | (1,749,897 | ) |
Net loss | | | (4,618,169 | ) | | | (10,367,435 | ) | | | (2,153,983 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Company's share of net loss | | | (2,262,903 | ) | | | (5,080,043 | ) | | | (1,055,451 | ) |
CHINA CABLECOM HOLDINGS, LTD.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The entities within the Company file separate tax returns in the respective tax jurisdictions that they operate.
British Virgin Islands
The Company, being incorporated in the British Virgin Islands as an exempted company, is not subject to any income tax in the British Virgin Islands.
Hong Kong
China Cablecom Company Limited is generally subject to Hong Kong income tax on its taxable income derived from trade or businesses carried out in Hong Kong at 16.5% for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009. However, as the Company has not generated any revenue or income, no provision for Hong Kong income tax has been made.
The PRC
The VIEs being established in the PRC was subject to the PRC Enterprise Income Tax (“EIT”) at 33% prior to January 1, 2008. In March 2007, the PRC government enacted the PRC Enterprise Income Tax Law, or the New EIT Law, and promulgated related regulation, Implementing Regulations for the PRC Enterprise Income Tax Law, which became effective from January 1, 2008. The PRC Enterprise Income Tax Law, among other things, imposes a unified income tax rate of 25% for both domestic and foreign invested enterprises registered in the PRC.
The amount of income tax charged to the consolidated statement of comprehensive income represents:
| | For the year ended December 31, 2011 | | | For the year ended December 31, 2010 | | | For the year ended December 31, 2009 | |
PRC | | | | | | | | | | | | |
- current income tax | | $ | 1,015,951 | | | $ | 975,712 | | | $ | 230,567 | |
- deferred income tax | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 1,015,951 | | | $ | 975,712 | | | $ | 230,567 | |
A reconciliation of the expected income tax expense to the actual income tax expense is as follows:
| | For the year ended December 31, 2011 | | | For the year ended December 31, 2010 | | | For the year ended December 31, 2009 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Loss before income taxes | | $ | (19,720,981 | ) | | $ | (13,431,975 | ) | | $ | (54,638,424 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Tax calculated at the domestic tax rate of 25% | | | (4,930,245 | ) | | | (3,357,994 | ) | | | (13,659,606 | ) |
Tax effect of expenses not deductible for tax purposes | | | 5,334,201 | | | | 2,271,844 | | | | 13,586,330 | |
Tax effect of share of profit and loss of operating joint ventures | | | 612,001 | | | | 2,061,968 | | | | 305,764 | |
Tax effect of non-taxable income | | | (6 | ) | | | (106 | ) | | | (1,921 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income tax expense | | $ | 1,015,951 | | | $ | 975,712 | | | $ | 230,567 | |
As of December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, the Company did not have any significant temporary differences and carry forwards that may result in deferred tax. The Company has analyzed the tax positions taken or expected to be taken in its tax filings and has concluded it has no material liability related to uncertain tax positions or unrecognized tax benefits. The Company classifies interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense. For the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, the Company has not recognized any amount of interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions. The Company does not anticipate any significant increases or decreases to its liability for unrecognized tax benefits within the next 12 months.
CHINA CABLECOM HOLDINGS, LTD.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| 10. | Income Taxes (Continued) |
The New EIT Law also imposes a withholding tax of 10% unless reduced by a tax treaty, for dividends distributed by a PRC-resident enterprise to its immediate holding company outside the PRC for earnings accumulated beginning on January 1, 2008 and undistributed earnings generated prior to January 1, 2008 are exempt from such withholding tax. The Company has not provided for income taxes on accumulated earnings of its PRC subsidiary as of December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 because these earnings are intended to be reinvested indefinitely in the overseas jurisdictions. It is not practicable to estimate the amount of additional taxes that might be payable on such undistributed earnings.
According to the PRC Tax Administration and Collection Law, the statute of limitations is three years if the underpayment of taxes is due to computational or other errors made by the taxpayer or the withholding agent. The statute of limitations extends to five years under special circumstances. In the case of transfer pricing issues, the statute of limitations is ten years. There is no statute of limitations in the case of tax evasion.
| 11. | Other Current Liabilities |
Other current liabilities consist of the following:
| | December 31, 2011 | | | December 31, 2010 | |
| | | | | | |
Other payables | | $ | 403,598 | | | $ | 28,980 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 335,511 | | | | 385,990 | |
Accrued salaries and welfare | | | 333,974 | | | | 194,600 | |
Provision for taxation - PRC | | | 2,332,823 | | | | 1,228,211 | |
Accrued interest | | | 2,804,169 | | | | 231,685 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 6,210,075 | | | $ | 2,069,466 | |
Included in other payables was the shares subscription money retained by the Company amounting to $383,041 for 2,104,833 ordinary shares. The Company has agreed with the subscriber not to issue the shares and the money will be refunded back to the subscriber.
In September 2007, China Cablecom Ltd. issued an aggregate of $19.99 million in promissory notes and 766,680 shares of Class A preferred stock to 10 investors in exchange for proceeds of approximately $20 million (the “Bridge Financing”). Each share of Class A preferred stock was converted into one share of the Company’s ordinary shares in April 2008. The proceeds from the Bridge Financing were used to fund the acquisition price of Binzhou Broadcasting (Note 4) and for working capital purposes. The promissory notes bear interest at a stated interest rate of 10% and are collateralized by a pledge of approximately 650,000 ordinary shares of the Company, held by the Company’s Chairman. The Company allocated the proceeds based on the relative fair value of the promissory notes and the Class A preferred stock, the resulting discount on the promissory notes is being amortized using the effective interest method to interest expense over the term of the promissory notes. For the year ended December 31, 2008 approximately $2,383,000 was amortized and charged to interest expense. In addition, the interest expense on these promissory notes approximated $1,359,000 for the year ended December 31, 2008, resulting in total interest expense of approximately $3,742,000. Upon the merger between China Cablecom Ltd. and Jaguar, 50% of the promissory notes plus accrued interest was repaid in April 2008. The remaining balance of the promissory notes plus accrued interest was due in April 2009.
CHINA CABLECOM HOLDINGS, LTD.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| 12. | Promissory note (Continued) |
Due to the default in payment of both principal and interest of promissory notes in April 2009, the Company negotiated with the promissory note holders and completed the debt restructure in October 2009. In connection with the debt restructure, the Company entered into a waiver agreement with the consent from all the promissory note holders on October 9, 2009. The Company issued $5.5 million in Unsecured Notes due October 8, 2015 bearing a fixed interest rate of 5% per annum along with 15,397,204 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Shares to the note holders in settlement of approximately $11 million in current debt and accrued interest obligations. Each Series A Convertible Preferred Share may be converted, at the option of the shareholder, into one ordinary share.
The debt restructure reduced the overall principal amount of its long-term debt obligations and eliminated cash interest obligations on the new debt securities issued. Under the debt restructure, the difference between carrying amount of the notes payable and the fair value of the equity instruments issued together with the new Notes issued are accounted for as debt extinguishments resulting in a loss of $5,658,140, which was recognized in the Statement of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2009.
The debt restructure strengthens the Company's balance sheet by reducing the overall principal amount of its long-term debt obligations and eliminating cash interest obligations on the new debt securities issued.
On April 1, 2011, China Cablecom Ltd. issued $27,500 promissory notes bearing interest rate of 8% per annum to promissory note holder. The note was repayable on demand. In the event of default, interest on amounts past due shall be paid at an interest rate of 12% per annum.For the year ended December 31, 2011, $1,681 was charged to interest expense.
On July 15, 2011, China Cablecom Ltd. issued $389,651 promissory notes due on November 15, 2011 bearing interest rate of 8% per annum to promissory note holder.For the year ended December 31, 2011, $16,876 was charged to interest expense. However, the Company was default in payment of the promissory note together with the interest on due date.In the event of default, interest on amounts past due shall be paid at an interest rate of 12% per annum. The occurrence of the default shall, at the option of the note holders, make all sum of principal and accrued interest immediately due and payable upon demand.
The Company had fully repaid the promissory notes together with accrued interest in September 2013.
On May 9, 2008, China Cablecom Holdings, Ltd. issued convertible notes with a principal (“face”) value of $43,175,000, along with 1,524,994 shares of ordinary shares (labeled “incentive shares” in the agreement) to several investors. The gross proceeds of this transaction were $30,000,000 (“purchase price”), consisting of $25,793,283 cash and $4,206,717 from the cancellation of the principal amount and accrued interest of promissory notes issued by China Cablecom Ltd. in September 2007.
Interest on the convertible notes is due at maturity at 9.99% per annum. The interest through maturity has been prepaid and is equal to the difference between the face value of the convertible notes and the gross proceeds. In substance, the note is a zero coupon note (except for the shares to be issued as described in the next paragraph) with a maturity value of $43,175,000 issued for $30,000,000 with a $13,175,000 discount. The convertible notes mature on May 9, 2011 at which point the face value of the notes are due. The notes are convertible, at the holders’ option, into the Company’s ordinary shares, which have a par value of $0.0005 per share, at a per share conversion price of $9.5.
CHINA CABLECOM HOLDINGS, LTD.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| 13. | Convertible notes (Continued) |
If there is a principal amount outstanding on the tenth business day following the first anniversary of the closing date of the convertible notes, the Company will issue to the holders of the convertible notes additional incentive shares of up to 124,994 shares, in proportion to the initial principal amount. An additional pro-rata portion of up to 299,997 incentive shares will be issued by the Company to the holders if a principal amount remains outstanding on the tenth business day following the second anniversary of the closing date.
Through May 9, 2009, the Company has the right, subject to certain conditions, to redeem the convertible notes for 78.75% of the outstanding principal amount being redeemed. After May 9, 2009, the Company can redeem the convertible notes for 100% of the purchase price being redeemed and imputed interest on the purchase price being redeemed.
In total, $9,683,712 of the $30,000,000 gross proceeds was allocated to the incentive shares and added to the discount on the convertible notes that had been created by the prepaid interest, resulting in $20,316,288 as the net balance originally recorded for the convertible notes.
The convertible feature creates an intrinsic value as a result of the fair value of the ordinary shares from the assumed conversion of the notes being greater than the allocated value of the convertible notes as of the issuance date. Such feature is normally characterized as a “beneficial conversion feature” (“BCF”). Pursuant to Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) Issue No. 98-5, “Accounting for Convertible Securities with Beneficial Conversion Features or Contingently Adjustable Conversion Ratio” and EITF No. 00-27, “Application of EITF Issue No. 98-5 to Certain Convertible Instruments”, the intrinsic value of the embedded BCF of $8,542,791 is recorded as additional debt discount from the face amount of the convertible notes on May 9, 2008, increasing the total discount on the debt to $31,401,503 for a net $11,773,497 payable recorded for the convertible notes. In the period May 9, 2008 to December 31, 2008, $4,910,547 of the discount was amortized to interest expense on the effective interest method, resulting in a remaining discount of $26,490,956 and net convertible notes principal of $16,684,044. The amortization is calculated on the assumption that the additional shares will be issued at the May 9, 2008 per share value. Amortization will be adjusted prospectively if the actual values on the issuance dates differ from the May 9, 2008 per share value and the actual number of shares issue is different.
As part of the transaction, cash of 7% of the cash portion of the purchase price was paid as broker’s fee and $150,000 paid as due diligence fee. In addition, on the first and second anniversaries of the closing date, up to $150,000 and $200,000 will be paid as an additional due diligence fee and will be recorded as deferred financing cost when the fee is due. The amount of the due diligence fee payable in connection with the first and second anniversaries of the closing date, will be paid in the same proportion as the amount of principal amount outstanding on each such anniversary date compared to the original principal amount.
Issuance costs totalled $1,868,960, of which $603,282 was allocated to the incentive shares and recorded as a reduction of paid-in capital. $1,265,678 was recorded as deferred financing costs and is being amortized over the three-year term of the convertible notes using the effective interest method. The amortization is calculated on the assumption that the additional due diligence fees will be paid on the first and second anniversaries. In the period May 9, 2008 to December 31, 2008, amortization expense was $232,663, resulting in unamortized deferred financing costs of $1,033,015 as of December 31, 2008.
CHINA CABLECOM HOLDINGS, LTD.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| 13. | Convertible notes (Continued) |
Due to the default in payment of both principal and interest of promissory notes in April 2009, the Company negotiated with the convertible note holders and completed the debt restructure in October 2009. The Company also entered into a waiver agreement with the consent from all the convertible note holders. The Company issued $18 million Secured Notes due October 8, 2016 bearing fixed interest rate of 5% per annum along with 50,402,082 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Shares to the note holders in settlement of approximately $23 million in current debt obligations. Each Series A Convertible Preferred Share may be converted, at the option of the shareholder, into one ordinary share.
The debt restructure reduced the overall principal amount of its long-term debt obligations and eliminated cash interest obligations on the new debt securities issued. Under the debt restructure, the difference between carrying amount of convertible notes and the fair value of the equity instruments issued together with the new Notes issued are accounted for as debt extinguishments resulting in a loss of $34,005,326, which was recognized in the Statement of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2009.
The debt restructure strengthens the Company's balance sheet by reducing the overall principal amount of its long-term debt obligations and eliminating cash interest obligations on the new debt securities issued.
| | December 31, 2011 | | | December 31, 2010 | |
Unsecured note issued | | $ | 4,218,128 | | | $ | 5,134,795 | |
Less: Principal reduction | | | - | | | | (916,667 | ) |
| | | 4,218,128 | | | | 4,218,128 | |
Less: Current portion | | | (4,218,128 | ) | | | - | |
Long-term portion | | $ | - | | | $ | 4,218,128 | |
On October 9, 2009, under the debt restructure, the Company issued $5.5 million Unsecured Notes due October 8, 2015 bearing fixed interest rate of 5% per annum and 15,397,204 Series A Convertible Preferred Shares to promissory note holders. Each Series A Convertible Preferred Shares can be convertible, at the option of the holder, into one ordinary share. With the effective of the reverse share split of the ordinary share at a rate of 1 for 3 on March 1, 2010, three Convertible Preferred Shares can be convertible into one ordinary share. Such change was adopted retrospectively. The repayment was scheduled in 8 installments to be paid every 6 months starting from October 15, 2012.
Until fourteen months after the issue date, principal on the new notes is subject to the cancellation in the event that the Company's ordinary shares close at a dailyvolume weighted average price greater than $0.85 for 30 consecutive days with daily dollar value of the trading volume of $500,000 or more. All of the shares issuable upon conversion of the Series A Preferred Shares could have been sold by the note holder according to the terms of the notes and permitted to sell during such 30 consecutive trading days, then the principal amount of the note will be deemed satisfied and paid in full. Interest accrued on this note shall be payable on the immediately following interest due date. The principal on the new notes is also subject to the reduction in the event that the note holders convert the Series A Convertible Preferred Shares into ordinary shares within 14 months after the issued date.
CHINA CABLECOM HOLDINGS, LTD.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| 14. | Unsecured notes (Continued) |
During the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, there were 2,409,301 and 2,566,201 Series A Convertible Preferred Shares converted into ordinary shares, resulting in the reduction of $nil and $210,906 in principal amount of the Unsecured notes and an increase in ordinary shares and additional paid-in capital. The interest expense for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, totally $528,670 and $240,259 were included in accrued expenses.
The Company was default in payment of interest on due date. In the event of default, interest on amounts past due shall be paid at an interest rate of 15% per annum. The occurrence of the default shall, at the option of the note holders, make all sum of principal and accrued interest immediately due and payable upon demand.
Secured notes, net of discount consists of the following:
| | December 31, 2011 | | | December 31, 2010 | |
| | | | | | |
Secured note issued | | $ | 16,159,035 | | | $ | 17,062,563 | |
Less: Principal reduction | | | - | | | | (903,528 | ) |
| | | 16,159,035 | | | | 16,159,035 | |
Less: Current portion | | | (16,159,035 | ) | | | - | |
Long-term portion | | $ | - | | | $ | 16,159,035 | |
On October 9, 2009, under the debt restructure, the Company issued $18 million Secured Notes due October 8, 2016 bearing fixed interest rate of 5% per annum and 50,402,082 Series A Convertible Preferred Shares to convertible note holders. Each Series A Convertible Preferred Shares may be converted, at the option of the holder, into one ordinary share. With the effective of the reverse share split of the ordinary share at a rate of 1 for 3 on March 1, 2010, three Convertible Preferred Shares can be convertible into one ordinary share. Such change was adopted retrospectively. The repayment was scheduled in 7 installments to be paid every 6 months starting from October 15, 2012.
Until fourteen months after the issue date, principal on the new notes is subject to the cancellation in the event that the Company's ordinary shares close at a dailyvolume weighted average price greater than $0.85 for 30 consecutive days with daily dollar value of the trading volume of $500,000 or more. All of the shares issuable upon conversion of the Series A Preferred Shares could have been sold by the note holder according to the terms of the notes and permitted to sell during such 30 consecutive trading days, then the principal amount of the note will be deemed satisfied and paid in full. Interest accrued on this note shall be payable on the immediately following interest due date. The principal on the new notes is also subject to the reduction in the event that the note holders convert the Series A Convertible Preferred Shares into ordinary shares within 14 months after the issued date. The collaterals of secured notes include all owned and acquired right, title and interest of the Company.
During the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, there were 2,868,094 and 3,979,984 Series A Convertible Preferred Shares converted into Ordinary Shares, resulting in the reduction of $nil and $903,528 in principal amount of the Secured notes and an increase in ordinary shares and additional paid-in capital. The interest expense for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, totally $2,025,257 and $813,068 were included in accrued expenses.The Company was default in payment of interest on due date. In the event of default, interest on amounts past due shall be paid at an interest rate of 15% per annum. The occurrence of the default shall, at the option of the note holders, make all sum of principal and accrued interest immediately due and payable upon demand.
CHINA CABLECOM HOLDINGS, LTD.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
On October 9, 2009, the Company completed a private placement of $33 million Senior Secured Notes (“New Notes”) due October 8, 2015 bearing fixed interest rate of 12% per annum combined with 23,158,080 shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Shares to the holders of New Notes. Each share of Series B Convertible Preferred Shares is convertible into one share of the Company’s ordinary shares. With the effective of the reverse share split of the ordinary share at a rate of 1 for 3 on March 1, 2010, three Convertible Preferred Shares can be convertible into one ordinary share. Such change was adopted retrospectively. The net proceeds from the issuance will be used to satisfy the Company’s remaining obligations to the Hubei SOE under its supplementary framework agreement.
On the same date, the Company immediately redeemed $13,860,000 of the New Notes due October 2015 reducing the aggregate principal amount of the New Notes outstanding from $33,000,000 to $19,140,000. The value of $11,673,530 was allocated to Series B Convertible Preferred Shares using the relative fair value method and the balance of $7,466,470 was recognized as the value of New Notes. For the year ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, interest amounting to$3,548,793, $2,660,815 and 506,626 were amortized, using the effective interest rate method, to the New Notes. As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, the value of the New Notes was $14,182,704 and $10,633,911, respectively.
According to the New Notes agreement, the early redemption of principal prior to the third anniversary of the issue date, the interest otherwise payable on a regularly scheduled payment date prior to the 36 month anniversary of the issue date will be deferred (“Deferred Interest”) and accrue and be payable commencing with the payment date that coincides with the third anniversary of the issue date in equal instalments over the remaining regularly scheduled payment dates. Payments of principal amount will resume on the payment date set forth on the amortization schedule of the New Notes. The repayment was scheduled in 6 installments to be paid every 6 months starting from April 16, 2013. The collaterals of senior secured notes include all owned and acquired right, title and interest of the Company.
Issuance cost totaled $3,197,205, of which $1,130,990 was allocated to the issuance cost of preferred shares and recorded as a reduction to additional paid-in capital and $2,066,215 was recorded as deferred financing costs and is being amortized over the six-year term of the Senior Secured Note.
For the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, $343,271 and $343,272 was amortized to finance costs.
On the completion of Jaguar’s redomestication merger with the Company and the concurrent business combination merger with China Cablecom Holdings, Ltd. in April 2008, the Company issued 2,066,680 ordinary shares and 5,716,357 ordinary shares, par value $.0005, to the previous shareholders of China Cablecom Holdings, Ltd. and Jaguar, respectively.
In May 2008, the Company issued 1,524,994 ordinary shares as the incentive shares to the convertible notes subscribers.
In July 2008, the Company issued 320,000 ordinary shares, to an entity owned by the Company’s executive chairman, as the fee to the finder of Hubei project.
In October 2008, certain warrants holders exercised 49,100 shares with total proceeds of $245,500.
Pursuant to the debt restructure in October 2009, the Company issued 15,397,204 and 50,402,082 Series A Convertible Preferred Shares, par value $.0005, to the previous Promissory notes holders and Convertible note holders, respectively.
CHINA CABLECOM HOLDINGS, LTD.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| 17. | Shareholders’ Equity (Continued) |
The Company also issued 23,158,080 Series B Convertible Preferred Shares, par value $.0005, as the incentive shares to the New Notes subscribers. As part of the transaction, 250,000 ordinary shares were issued to the Broker for its fees.
Holders of ordinary shares, Series A Convertible Preferred Shares and Series B Convertible Preferred Shares have equal rights on any dividend to be paid by the Company. However, the holders of Series A Convertible Preferred Shares and Series B Convertible Preferred Shares have no right to vote at a meeting of the members of the Company or on any resolution of the members of the Company.
In the event of the liquidation, winding up or dissolution of the Company, holders of Series B Preferred Shares have the preference rights, over the holders of Series A Preferred Shares and ordinary shares, of distribution of the surplus assets, in the amount up to an aggregate amount equal to the number of issued and outstanding Series B Preferred Shares multiplied by the closing price of the ordinary shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market on 7 October, 2009.
The holders of Series A Convertible Preferred Shares and Series B Convertible Preferred Shares have rights to convert one Preferred Shares to one ordinary share at any time.
For the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, 5,277,395 and 6,546,185 Series A Preferred Shares and 1,684,224 and 8,333,397 Series B Preferred Shares had been converted into Ordinary Shares, respectively.
The Company issued warrants to investors and service providers to purchase ordinary share of the Company. The following table outlines the warrants outstanding as of December 31, 2011:
Name | | Number of Warrants Issued | | | Exercise Price | | | Expiration Date | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Warrants | | | 2,115,385 | | | $ | 0.858 | | | | 8/10/2014 | |
| 19. | Related Party Transactions |
Amount due to Hubei Chutian
At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the amount due to Hubei Chutian was amounting to $3,189,195 and $7,050,397, respectively. The Company borrowed the loan from Hubei Chutian to fund its operations. The loan was unsecured, interest was fixed at $1,547,556 (RMB10,000,000) and repayment was scheduled in 6 installments to be repaid every 6 months starting from October 1, 2009. Pursuant to the termination agreement made between JYNT, Hubei Chutian and Hubei SOE, such loan advance will be waived by Hubei Chutian.
Management fee income
During the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, JYNT provided the services of marketing, strategic consulting and technical support to Hubei Chutian in accordance with the Exclusive Services Agreement and received management fee income amounting to $4,632,022, $4,450,438 and $1,004,596, respectively.
CHINA CABLECOM HOLDINGS, LTD.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| 19. | Related Party Transactions (Continued) |
Interest expenses
During the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, JYNT incurred interest expenses of $515,852, $495,630, and $121,986, respectively, to Hubei Chutian in relation to the loan advanced from Hubei Chutian.
Issuance of promissory note
During the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company issued two promissory notes amounting to $417,152 to Platinum Partners Value Arbitrage Fund LP to raise fund for financing the operations of the Company. Mark Nordlicht, a member of the Board of Directors of the Company, is the Chief Executive Officer of Platinum Partners Value Arbitrage Fund LP.
Subscription of ordinary shares
During the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company received subscription money amounting to $383,041 for 2,104,833 ordinary shares from Platinum Partners Value Arbitrage Fund LP to raise fund for financing the operations of the Company. Mark Nordlicht, a member of the Board of Directors of the Company, is the Chief Executive Officer of Platinum Partners Value Arbitrage Fund LP.
| 20. | Onshore and offshore loan agreements with Rich Dynamic Limited |
The Company advanced $38,000,000 to Rich Dynamic Limited, a Hong Kong company (“RDL”) in 2008, according to two loan agreements dated on June 10, 2008 and July 29, 2008 (“Offshore Loan Agreements”), whereby the Company agreed to extend loans to RDL. These loans were utilized by RDL as payment to a shareholder of Chengdu Chuanghong Jinsha Real Estate Co., Ltd. (“Chengdu Chuanghong”), for the purpose of acquiring 60% of the equity interest in Chengdu Chuanghong. RDL’s loan repayment obligations under the Offshore Loan Agreements were secured under share pledge agreements, in which RDL agreed to pledge its equity interest in Chengdu Chuanghong to the Company as security for RDL’s performance of its loans repayment obligations under the Offshore Loan Agreements.
The shareholder of RDL and JYNT entered into two loan agreements dated on June 10, 2008 and July 29, 2008 (“Onshore Loan Agreements“), whereby the shareholder of RDL agreed to extend two loans to JYNT which amount in aggregate to approximately $38 million. By the end of December 31, 2011, the Company received all repayment of approximately $38 million from the shareholder of RDL.
| 21. | Commitments and Contingencies |
Certain conditions may exist as of the date the financial statements are issued, which may result in a loss to the Company, but which will only be resolved when one or more future events occur or fail to occur. The Company’s management and its legal counsel assess such contingent liabilities, and such assessment inherently involves an exercise of judgment. In assessing loss contingencies related to legal proceedings that are pending against the Company, or unasserted claims that may result in such proceedings, the Company’s legal counsel evaluates the perceived merits of any legal proceedings or unasserted claims as well as the perceived merits of the amount of relief sought or expected to be sought therein.
If the assessment of a contingency indicates that it is probable that a material loss has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be estimated, the estimated liability would be accrued in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. If the assessment indicates that a potentially material loss contingency is not probable but is reasonably possible, or is probable but cannot be estimated, the nature of the contingent liability, together with an estimate of the range of possible loss if determinable and material, would be disclosed.
CHINA CABLECOM HOLDINGS, LTD.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Company’s investments are substantially in foreign countries
All of the Company equity investments are operating in the PRC. Such investments are subject to various political, economic, and other risks and uncertainties inherent in the PRC. Among other risks, the Company’s investments are subject to the risks of restrictions on transfer of funds; changing taxation policies; foreign exchange restrictions; and political conditions and governmental regulations.
Concentration of income from operating joint ventures
All of the income of the Company is generated from the provision of management services to joint ventures. Any disposal of joint ventures’ operations will have significant impact on the income of the Company.
Restrictions on transfer of assets out of the PRC
Dividend payments by the Company are limited by certain statutory regulations in the PRC. The Company shall not pay any dividend without receiving first prior approval from the Foreign Currency Exchange Management Bureau. Dividend payments are restricted to 85% of profits, after tax.
Foreign exchange risk
Substantially all of the Company’s businesses are transacted in RMB, which is not freely convertible into foreign currencies. On January 1, 1994, the PRC government abolished the dual rate system and introduced a single rate of exchange as quoted daily by the People’s Bank of China. However, the unification of the exchange rates does not imply the convertibility of RMB into US$ or other foreign currencies. All foreign exchange transactions continue to take place either through the People’s Bank of China or other banks authorized to buy and sell foreign currencies at the exchange rates quoted by the People’s Bank of China. Approval of foreign currency payments by the People’s Bank of China or other institutions requires submitting a payment application form together with suppliers’ invoices, shipping documents and signed contracts.
Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities (VIE)
The consolidation of JYNT is based on the assumption that China Cablecom is the primary beneficiary of the VIE and can exercise the power to direct the activities that most significant impact the economic performance of the VIE and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits of the VIE. Any failure to obtain the control will cause China Cablecom lost the economic benefit in the VIE and may require to deconsolidate the VIE that the Company currently consolidated. The impact will be applied retrospectively with a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of first year restated, or through a cumulative-effect adjustment on the date of applied.
On January 31, 2012, the Company issued 901,546 ordinary shares at a consideration of $114,163 to Platinum Partners Value Arbitrage Fund LP to raise fund for financing the operations of the Company. Mark Nordlicht, a member of the board of directors of the Company, is the Chief Executive Officer of Platinum Partners Value Arbitrage Fund LP., the Company agreed to refund the subscription money back to Platinum.
On March 22, 2012, the Company disposed the assets of Hubei Chutian to the joint venture partner Hubei Chutian Radio & Television Information Network Co., Ltd at a consideration of $59,378,819 (RMB374,140,000). In accordance with the term of the agreement, JYNT agreed to transfer back the 49% equity interest to Hubei SOE. Meanwhile, JYNT agreed to terminate the joint venture contractual agreement, technical services agreement and loan agreement with Hubei Chutian and Hubei SOE respectively. As a result, Hubei Chutian was no longer the operating joint venture of JYNT since then. Up to the date of the audit report, the Company has received settlement of $59,061,404 (RMB372,140,000) from Hubei Chutian Radio & Television Information Network Co., Ltd. The estimated gain on disposal of Hubei Chutian was $9 million.
CHINA CABLECOM HOLDINGS, LTD.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
After the receipt from the disposal of the assets and equity interest of Hubei Chutian, the Company had repaid all the debts of senior secured notes, secured notes and unsecured notes.
On September 5, 2013, the Securities and Exchange Commission instituted administrative proceedings against the Company seeking the possible suspension or revocation of the Company’s registration. A hearing has been scheduled in October 2013.
HUBEI CHUTIAN VIDEO COMMUNICATION NETWORK CO., LTD.
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | S-1 |
Balance Sheets | S-2 |
Statements of Operations | S-3 |
Statements of Comprehensive Loss | S-4 |
Statements of Changes in Owners’ Equity / (Deficiency) | S-5 |
Statements of Cash Flows | S-6 |
Notes to Financial Statements | S-7 |
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Owners
Hubei Chutian Video Communication Network Co., Ltd.
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Hubei Chutian Video Communication Network Co., Ltd. (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, and the related statements of operations, comprehensive loss, changes in owners’ equity/(deficiency) and cash flows for the years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor are we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Hubei Chutian Video Communication Network Co., Ltd. as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 5 to the financial statements, the Company has incurred significant losses during 2011 and 2010, and has relied on owners’ loan to fund their operations. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
/s/ UHY Vocation HK CPA Limited
UHY Vocation HK CPA Limited
Certified Public Accountants
Hong Kong, - 2 Oct 2013
(THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA)
HUBEI CHUTIAN VIDEO COMMUNICATION NETWORK CO., LTD.
BALANCE SHEETS
| | December 31, 2011 | | | December 31, 2010 | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Current Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 6,867,504 | | | $ | 9,451,600 | |
Accounts and other receivable | | | 224,018 | | | | 3,183,474 | |
Prepaid expenses and advances | | | 3,933,191 | | | | 3,280,994 | |
Inventories | | | 6,435,300 | | | | 4,070,459 | |
Amount due from JYNT | | | 3,189,195 | | | | 7,050,397 | |
Total Current Assets | | | 20,649,208 | | | | 27,036,924 | |
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Property, plant & equipment, net | | | 96,925,739 | | | | 83,179,431 | |
Land use rights, net | | | 328,706 | | | | 320,134 | |
Construction in progress | | | 11,133,264 | | | | 6,276,049 | |
Intangible assets, net | | | 13,206,373 | | | | 14,006,759 | |
Goodwill | | | 19,275,561 | | | | 19,275,561 | |
Total Assets | | $ | 161,518,851 | | | $ | 150,094,858 | |
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LIABILITIES AND OWNERS’ EQUITY | | | | | | | | |
Current Liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable | | $ | 25,319,635 | | | $ | 15,603,054 | |
Amount due to Hubei SOE | | | 8,825,669 | | | | 11,638,436 | |
Loan payable to Hubei SOE, current portion | | | 6,359,933 | | | | 4,617,825 | |
Service performance obligation | | | 4,552,295 | | | | 5,712,207 | |
Obligations under capital lease, current portion | | | 3,026,297 | | | | - | |
Other current liabilities | | | 7,933,329 | | | | 8,878,949 | |
Total Current Liabilities | | | 56,017,158 | | | | 46,450,471 | |
Long Term Liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Obligations under capital lease less current portion | | | 4,909,077 | | | | - | |
Loan payable to Hubei SOE, less current portion | | | 8,917,959 | | | | 10,530,342 | |
Loan from owners | | | 96,460,813 | | | | 91,944,551 | |
Total Liabilities | | | 166,305,007 | | | | 148,925,364 | |
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | | | - | | | | - | |
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OWNERS’ EQUITY | | | | | | | | |
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Registered capital | | | 15,005,484 | | | | 15,005,484 | |
Accumulated deficit | | | (17,416,055 | ) | | | (12,797,886 | ) |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | | | (2,375,585 | ) | | | (1,038,104 | ) |
Total owners’ (deficiency) / equity | | | (4,786,156 | ) | | | 1,169,494 | |
Total liabilities and owners’ equity | | $ | 161,518,851 | | | $ | 150,094,858 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements
HUBEI CHUTIAN VIDEO COMMUNICATION NETWORK CO., LTD.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
| | For the year ended | | | For the year ended | |
| | December 31, 2011 | | | December 31, 2010 | |
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Revenue | | $ | 49,914,297 | | | $ | 42,431,792 | |
Cost of revenue | | | 33,019,651 | | | | 30,280,231 | |
Gross profit | | | 16,894,646 | | | | 12,151,561 | |
Operating expenses | | | | | | | | |
Impairment of intangible assets | | | - | | | | 4,359,571 | |
Amortization expenses | | | 800,386 | | | | 1,309,706 | |
General and administrative expenses | | | 20,076,451 | | | | 17,711,532 | |
Total operating expenses | | | 20,876,837 | | | | 23,380,809 | |
Loss from operations | | | (3,982,191 | ) | | | (11,229,248 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Other income / (expenses) | | | | | | | | |
Interest income | | | 562,848 | | | | 561,047 | |
Interest expense | | | (1,111,388 | ) | | | (693,369 | ) |
Other income | | | 518,481 | | | | 629,609 | |
Other expenses | | | (605,919 | ) | | | (120,906 | ) |
Total other (expenses)/ income | | | (635,978 | ) | | | 376,381 | |
Loss before income taxes | | | (4,618,169 | ) | | | (10,852,867 | ) |
Income taxes credit | | | - | | | | 485,432 | |
Net loss, net of tax | | $ | (4,618,169 | ) | | $ | (10,367,435 | ) |
See accompanying notes to financial statements
HUBEI CHUTIAN VIDEO COMMUNICATION NETWORK CO., LTD.
STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
| | For the year ended | | | For the year ended | |
| | December 31, 2011 | | | December 31, 2010 | |
| | | | | | |
Net loss | | $ | (4,618,169 | ) | | $ | (10,367,435 | ) |
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax: | | | | | | | | |
Foreign currency translation adjustment | | | (1,337,481 | ) | | | (1,023,097 | ) |
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax | | | (1,337,481 | ) | | | (1,023,097 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Comprehensive loss | | $ | (5,955,650 | ) | | $ | (11,390,532 | ) |
See accompanying notes to financial statements
HUBEI CHUTIAN VIDEO COMMUNICATION NETWORK CO., LTD.
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN OWNERS’ (DEFICIENCY) / EQUITY
For the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010
| | Registered Capital | | | Accumulated Deficit | | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | | | Total Owners’ (Deficiency)/Equity | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance at December 31, 2009 | | $ | 2,940,918 | | | $ | (2,430,451 | ) | | $ | (15,007 | ) | | $ | 495,460 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Injection in registered capital | | | 12,064,566 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 12,064,566 | |
Net loss for 2010 | | | - | | | | (10,367,435 | ) | | | - | | | | (10,367,435 | ) |
Cumulative translation adjustment | | | - | | | | - | | | | (1,023,097 | ) | | | (1,023,097 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance at December 31, 2010 | | $ | 15,005,484 | | | $ | (12,797,886 | ) | | $ | (1,038,104 | ) | | $ | 1,169,494 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net loss for 2011 | | | - | | | | (4,618,169 | ) | | | - | | | | (4,618,169 | ) |
Cumulative translation adjustment | | | - | | | | - | | | | (1,337,481 | ) | | | (1,337,481 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance at December 31, 2011 | | $ | 15,005,484 | | | $ | (17,416,055 | ) | | $ | (2,375,585 | ) | | $ | (4,786,156 | ) |
See accompanying notes to financial statements
HUBEI CHUTIAN VIDEO COMMUNICATION NETWORK CO., LTD.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
| | For the year ended | | | For the year ended | |
| | December 31, 2011 | | | December 31, 2010 | |
Cash Flows From Operating Activities: | | | | | | | | |
Net loss | | $ | (4,618,169 | ) | | $ | (10,367,435 | ) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation | | | 14,633,191 | | | | 15,426,966 | |
Amortization of land use rights | | | 11,632 | | | | 7,247 | |
Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment | | | - | | | | (725 | ) |
Written off of property, plant and equipment | | | 362,901 | | | | - | |
Impairment loss on intangible assets | | | - | | | | 4,359,571 | |
Amortization of intangible assets | | | 800,386 | | | | 1,309,706 | |
Changes in assets and liabilities | | | | | | | | |
Accounts and other receivable | | | 3,536,793 | | | | (1,594,683 | ) |
Inventories | | | (2,103,246 | ) | | | (135,188 | ) |
Prepaid expenses and advances | | | (965,052 | ) | | | (858,098 | ) |
Accounts payable | | | 8,697,598 | | | | 4,570,834 | |
Amount due from JYNT | | | 4,116,170 | | | | 3,683,110 | |
Amount due to Hubei SOE | | | (3,322,328 | ) | | | (3,004,597 | ) |
Service performance obligation | | | (1,415,500 | ) | | | 2,672,392 | |
Other current liabilities | | | (1,364,249 | ) | | | 1,451,511 | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | | | 18,370,127 | | | | 17,520,611 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Cash Flows From Investing Activities: | | | | | | | | |
Purchase of property, plant and equipment | | | (24,065,789 | ) | | | (27,982,448 | ) |
Additions of construction in progress | | | (4,423,720 | ) | | | (2,543,013 | ) |
Sales proceeds of property, plant and equipment | | | 19,043 | | | | 87,045 | |
Net cash used in investing activities | | | (28,470,466 | ) | | | (30,438,416 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Cash Flows From Financing Activities: | | | | | | | | |
Repayment of loan to owners | | | - | | | | (4,514,777 | ) |
Loan payable to Hubei SOE | | | (5,034,170) | | | | (2,651,006 | ) |
Loan raised from Hubei SOE | | | 4,406,282 | | | | 11,474,239 | |
Loan raised | | | 7,935,374 | | | | - | |
Increase in registered capital | | | - | | | | 12,064,566 | |
Net cash provided by financing activities | | | 7,307,486 | | | | 16,373,022 | |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | | | 208,757 | | | | (3,258,664 | ) |
Net (decrease) /increase in cash | | | (2,584,096 | ) | | | 196,553 | |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | | | 9,451,600 | | | | 9,255,047 | |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | | $ | 6,867,504 | | | $ | 9,451,600 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Supplemental cash flow information: | | | | | | | | |
Cash paid during the period for: | | | | | | | | |
Interest paid | | $ | 943,268 | | | $ | 757,965 | |
Income taxes paid | | $ | - | | | $ | 207 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements
HUBEI CHUTIAN VIDEO COMMUNICATION NETWORK CO., LTD. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
| 1. | Organization and Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements |
Hubei Chutian Video Communication Network Co., Ltd. ("The Company") was incorporated in Hubei Province on May 15, 2008. The Company was owned by Hubei Chutian Radio and Television Information Network Co., Ltd. (“Hubei SOE”) and Jinan Youxiantong Network Technology Co., Ltd. (“JYNT”). The Company was authorized by the Peoples Republic of China ("PRC") government to operate cable network services in Hubei Province. Since incorporation, the Company had acquired 23 cable entities in Hubei Province. The principal activity of the Company was the provision of cable network service in Hubei Province.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The financial statements were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”).
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the Company’s financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The financial statements include some amounts that are based on management’s best estimates and judgments. The most significant estimates relate to useful lives for depreciation and amortization, deferred tax provisions and valuation allowances, purchase price allocations, contingencies. These estimates may be adjusted as more current information becomes available to the Company and any adjustment could be significant to the accompanying financial statements.
Economic and Political Risks
The Company’s operations are conducted in the PRC. Accordingly, the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations may be influenced by the political, economic and legal environment in the PRC, and by the general state of the PRC economy.
The Company’s operations in the PRC are subject to special considerations and significant risks not typically associated with companies in North America and Western Europe. These include risks associated with, among others, the political, economic and legal environment and foreign currency exchange. The Company’s results may be adversely affected by changes in the political and social conditions in the PRC, and by changes in governmental policies with respect to laws and regulations, anti-inflationary measures, currency conversion, remittances aboard, and rates and methods of taxation, among other things.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include all cash and deposits in banks with original maturities of three months or less. All cash and cash equivalents were denominated in Renminbi (“RMB”) with its deposits placed with banks in the PRC.
Inventories
Inventories consist of set-top boxes, cable, parts and accessories. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market value. Cost is determined using the weighted average method.
Inventories include maintenance materials, such as spare parts, fiber cable and connection device. Inventory items are removed when they are consumed in construction relating to maintaining or repairing the current cable distribution network.
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| 2. | Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued) |
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable is recorded at the invoiced amount after deduction of trade discounts, and allowance, if any. The allowance for doubtful accounts is management's best estimates of the amount of probable credit losses in the existing accounts receivable. Management determines the allowance based on historical write-off experience, customer specific facts and economic condition. Management believes that all trade receivables are collectible within its normal operating cycle.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment, if any. In accordance with FASB ASC 922, Financial Reporting by Cable Television Companies, the Company capitalizes costs associated with the construction of new cable transmission and distribution facilities and the installation of new cable services. Capitalized construction and installation costs include materials, labor and applicable overhead costs. Installation activities that are capitalized include (i) the initial connection (or drop) from our cable system to a customer location, (ii) the replacement of a drop, and (iii) the installation of equipment for additional services, such as digital cable, telephone or broadband Internet service. The costs of other customer-facing activities such as reconnecting customer locations where a drop already exists, disconnecting customer locations and repairing or maintaining drops, are expensed as incurred. Interest capitalized with respect to construction activities was not material during any of the periods presented in the accompanying financial statements.
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment is computed using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives of the assets: -
| | Years (new) | | | Years (old) | |
Furniture, fixtures and office equipment | | | 5 | | | | 5 | |
Headend facilities | | | 8 | | | | 3-7 | |
Motor vehicles | | | 8 | | | | 4-10 | |
Fiber infrastructure and electric appliances | | | 20 | | | | 8-30 | |
Land, buildings and building improvements | | | 20-40 | | | | 20-40 | |
Headend facilities are special CATV facilities to receive and distribute cable TV signals. Through the headend, TV signals transferred by trunk cable between municipalities or by satellite are received and transmitted to other sub headends.
Fiber infrastructure means fiber cable laid underground or laid through poles across urban and suburban areas. Cable operators also own cable pipelines and cable poles in some areas and may lease the pipeline and poles in other areas.
Electronic equipment refers to distributor amplifiers, decoders, address modems, mixers and fiber sub stations etc., which changes the fiber signal to electric signals that can be distributed to households TV sets.
Additions, replacements and improvements that extend the asset life are capitalized. Repairs and maintenance are charged to operations when the expense is incurred.
Construction In Progress
Construction in progress represents property, plant and equipment under construction and pending installation and is stated at cost. No provision for depreciation is made on construction in progress until the asset is completed and placed in service. When the assets concerned are placed in service, the costs are transferred to property, plant and equipment and depreciated in accordance with the Company policy.
HUBEI CHUTIAN VIDEO COMMUNICATION NETWORK CO., LTD. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets consist of goodwill, subscriber base and cable operating license.
Intangible assets which are considered to have an indefinite life are not amortized but are tested for impairment at least annually or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate that the asset may be impaired.
Intangible assets which have a finite life are amortized over their estimated useful lives as follows:
| | Years | |
Subscriber Base | | | 10 | |
Cable Operating License | | | 20 | |
Land Use Rights
Land use rights are stated at cost, representing the fair value at the time of acquisition, less accumulated amortization and impairment losses if any. Fair values are supported by valuation reports prepared by independent valuators. After acquisition, the Company does not make registration for the land from Bureau of Land Resources. Amortization expense is recognized on the straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the intangible assets as follows:
Impairment of Long-lived Assets
The Company periodically evaluates the carrying value of long-lived assets to be held and used, including intangible assets subject to amortization, when events and circumstances warrant such a review. The carrying value of a long-lived asset is considered impaired when the anticipated undiscounted cash flows from such asset is less than its carrying value. In that event, an impairment loss is recognized based on the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value of the long-lived asset. Fair value is determined primarily using the anticipated cash flows discounted at a rate commensurate with the risk involved. Losses on long-lived assets to be disposed of are determined in a similar manner, except that fair values are reduced for the cost to dispose.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
FASB ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures, defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. This topic also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires classification based on observable and unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
Level 1 | - | Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. |
Level 2 | - | Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. |
Level 3 | - | Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. |
The carrying amounts of financial assets and liabilities, such as cash, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and other current assets, accounts payable, and other current liabilities, approximate their fair values because of the short maturity of these instruments and market rates of interest.
HUBEI CHUTIAN VIDEO COMMUNICATION NETWORK CO., LTD. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)
Comprehensive Income
The Company has adopted FASB ASC 220, “Comprehensive Income”. This statement establishes rules for the reporting of comprehensive income and its components. Comprehensive income consists of net income and foreign currency translation adjustments and is presented in the Statements of Income and the Statements of Equity.
Off-balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements as of December 31, 2011 and 2010.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue based on the following:
Cable Network Revenue –The Company recognizes revenue from the basic analog and digital cable subscription services, referred to as subscription services, over our cable network to customers in the period the related services are provided. Subscription services are offered for basic video service (over 90% of the total revenue), extended basic video service, digital video service, and pay TV service. All revenue is collected for the calendar year in advance, with the amount collected depending on when the sale is made during the year. The balance sheet caption service performance obligation-deferred revenue for cable network revenue represents amounts received in advance of the service period.
Installation revenue – Installation revenue, including reconnect fees, related to these services over our cable network is recognized as revenue in the period in which the installation services are completed. Costs related to connections and reconnections are recognized in the consolidated statement of operations as incurred.
Fiber cable rental income – Fiber cable rental income represents the income received from customers for use of the Company’s fiber cable network and is recognized as revenue on a pro-rata basis over the contracted service period.
Employee Benefits
The Company contributes to a state pension scheme in respect of its employees. Full time employees of the Company in the PRC participate in a government mandated multi-employer defined contribution plan pursuant to which certain pension benefits, medical care, unemployment insurance, employee housing fund and other welfare benefits are provided to employees. Chinese labour regulations require that the Company make contributions to the government for these benefits based on certain percentages of the employee's salaries. Other than the employee defined contribution plan, the Company has not provided any other employee benefits.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes under FASB ASC Topic 740 "Income Taxes". Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined based upon differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be effective when the differences are expected to reverse.
Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance to the extent management concludes it is more likely than not that the assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the statements of income in the period that includes the enactment date.
HUBEI CHUTIAN VIDEO COMMUNICATION NETWORK CO., LTD. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)
Income Taxes (Continued)
FASB ASC Topic 740 prescribes a more-likely-than-not threshold for financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken in the tax return. This interpretation also provides guidance on de-recognition of income tax assets and liabilities, classification of current and deferred income tax assets and liabilities, accounting for interest and penalties associated with tax positions, accounting for income taxes in interim periods and income tax disclosures.
Foreign Currency Translation
The Company’s functional currency is the Renminbi (“RMB”). The Company determine the functional currencies based on the criteria of FASB ASC 830 Foreign Currency Translation and have determined the functional currency to be the local currency. The Company uses the average exchange rate for the period and the exchange rate at the balance sheet date to translate its operating results and financial position, respectively. Any translation gains (losses) are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as a component of shareholders’ equity. Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are translated into the functional currency at the exchange rates prevailing on the transaction dates. Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into the functional currency at the exchange rates prevailing at the balance sheet date. Exchange gains and losses are included in the statements of income.
Translation of amounts from RMB into United States dollars (“US$”) has been made at the following exchange rates for the respective periods:
December 31, 2011 | | |
Balance sheet | | RMB6.3009 to US$1.00 |
Statement of operations and comprehensive loss | | RMB6.4618 to US$1.00 |
| | |
December 31, 2010 | | |
Balance sheet | | RMB6.6227 to US$1.00 |
Statement of operations and comprehensive loss | | RMB6.72565 to US$1.00 |
3. Recent Changes in Accounting Standards
We describe below recent pronouncements that have had or may have a significant effect on our financial statements. We do not discuss recent pronouncements that are not anticipated to have an impact on or are unrelated to our financial condition, results of operations, or disclosures.
In January 2010, FASB issued authoritative guidance intended to improve disclosures about fair value measurements. The guidance requires entities to disclose significant transfers in and out of fair value hierarchy levels and the reasons for the transfers and to present information about purchases, sales, issuances and settlements separately in the reconciliation of fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). Additionally, the guidance clarifies that a reporting entity should provide fair value measurements for each class of assets and liabilities and disclose the inputs and valuation techniques used for fair value measurements using significant other observable inputs (Level 2) and significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2009 except for the disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances and settlements in the Level 3 reconciliation, which will be effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2010. As this guidance provides only disclosure requirements, the adoption of this guidance did not impact Company’s financial condition or results of operations.
In February 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2010-09 “Subsequent Events (Topic 855)” allowing SEC filers to remove the date through which subsequent events have been reviewed. ASU 2010-09 became effective upon issuance, and the adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on Company’s financial statements.
HUBEI CHUTIAN VIDEO COMMUNICATION NETWORK CO., LTD. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
3. Recent Changes in Accounting Standards (Continued)
In May 2011, the FASB issued amendments to ASC 820 “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.” Some of the amendments clarify the FASB’s intent about the application of existing fair value measurement requirements and others change a particular principle or requirement for measuring fair value or for disclosing information about fair value measurements. This guidance is effective during interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and is to be applied on a prospective basis. The implementation of this guidance will not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
In June 2011, the FASB issued updated guidance to ASC 220 “Comprehensive Income” which allows entities to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. This guidance, which is to be applied retrospectively, is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011. The implementation of this guidance will not have an impact on its consolidated financial statements.
In September 2011, the FASB issued amendments to ASC 350 “Intangibles-Goodwill and Other” which allow an entity to assess qualitatively whether it is necessary to perform the current two-step goodwill impairment test. Performance of the two-step impairment test is required only if an entity determines it is more-likely-than-not that a reporting unit's fair value is less than its carrying amount. Otherwise, no further testing is required. This guidance is effective for annual and interim goodwill tests performed for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011; however, early adoption is permitted. The Company expects that the implementation of this guidance will not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
In December 2011, the FASB issued amendments to the disclosure requirements on offsetting in ASC 210 “Balance Sheet” which require an entity to disclose quantitative information about offsetting and related arrangements to enable users of its financial statements to understand the effect of those arrangements on its financial position. This guidance is effective during interim and annual periods beginning after January 1, 2013 and should be applied retrospectively for all comparative periods presented. The implementation of this guidance will not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
Management does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards, if currently adopted, would have a material effect on the accompanying financial statements.
4. Change in Accounting Estimate
During the year 2011, the management performed extensive evaluation on the estimated useful life of all property, plant and equipment. The evaluation included the consideration of historical write-offs, improved efficiency and failure rates. The Company determined that the estimated useful life of headend facilities and motor vehicles were to be extended to eight years, while the estimated useful life of fiber infrastructure and electric appliances were to be extended to twenty years. This change in the useful life of property, plant and equipment was accounted as a change in accounting estimate beginning from January 1, 2011. This change had the effects of reducing depreciation and amortization expense and increasing net income in the results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2011 as follows:
Depreciation expense | | $ | (6,902,372 | ) |
Net income | | $ | 6,902,372 | |
HUBEI CHUTIAN VIDEO COMMUNICATION NETWORK CO., LTD. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
5. Going Concern
The accompanying financial statements are presented on a going concern basis. At December 31, 2011, the Company had a working capital deficit of approximately $44.2 million. The Company generated a net loss of approximately $4.6 million and $10.3 million during the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Company's continuation as a going concern is dependent on its ability to meet its obligations, to obtain additional financing as may be required and ultimately to attain profitability. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty. The Company's independent registered public accounting firm's report on the financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2011, contained an explanatory paragraph regarding the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.
The owners agreed to provide continuing financial support to the Company so as to enable the Company to meet its liabilities as at and when fall due and to continue its business in the foreseeable future. The Company also raised fund through finance lease with leasing company.
6. Cash and Cash Equivalents
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to significant concentrations of credit risk consist of cash and cash equivalents and pledged deposits. As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, majority of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents were held by major banks located in the PRC, which management believes are high credit quality financial institutions. Restricted cash is excluded from cash and cash equivalents.
7. Prepaid Expenses and Advances
Prepaid expenses and other receivables consist of the following:
| | December 31, 2011 | | | December 31, 2010 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Advanced payments | | $ | 3,933,191 | | | $ | 3,280,994 | |
The advanced payments are cash advances to local branches for daily operations and advances for purchase of materials. Others include loan advanced to staff, which are unsecured, interest-free and repayable on demand.
8. Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property, plant and equipment, net consist of the following:
| | December 31, 2011 | | | December 31, 2010 | |
At cost: | | | | | | | | |
Furniture, fixtures and office equipment | | $ | 1,092,693 | | | $ | 970,160 | |
Headend facilities | | | 50,781,641 | | | | 36,106,247 | |
Motor vehicles | | | 2,805,760 | | | | 2,315,651 | |
Fiber infrastructure and electric appliances | | | 77,012,989 | | | | 65,685,878 | |
Buildings and building improvements | | | 15,239,754 | | | | 11,532,611 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total | | | 146,932,837 | | | | 116,610,547 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Less: accumulated depreciation | | | 50,007,098 | | | | 33,431,116 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net book value | | $ | 96,925,739 | | | $ | 83,179,431 | |
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8. Property, Plant and Equipment, Net (Continued)
At the incorporation, Hubei SOE agreed to transfer assets into the Company in accordance with the Assets Transfer Agreement. The titles of assets will be transferred from Hubei SOE to the Company in stages. Although parts of assets are in the process of changing the title, it does not affect the ownership because both agreements were signed between the Company and Hubei SOE to confirm such transfer of assets.
At December 31, 2011, the buildings and motor vehicles approximately of $8,215,481 and $718,092 respectively, were still in the process of applying the title certificates.
Fiber infrastructure and electric appliances with net carrying amount of $8,980,056 was leased from leasing company under the sales and leaseback arrangement.
Depreciation for the year ended December 31, 2011 was $14,633,191 of which $13,739,233 was charged to cost of revenue and $893,958 was charged to general and administrative expenses.
Depreciation for the year ended December 31, 2010 was $15,426,966 of which $14,543,770 was charged to cost of revenue and $883,196 was charged to general and administrative expenses.
For the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company has written off part of property, plant and equipment amounting to $362,901, which was included in other expense.
9. Land Use Rights, Net
As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, the carrying value of the land use rights was $328,706 and $320,134 respectively.
At December 31, 2011, the land use rights approximately of $357,877 are still in the process of applying the title certificates.
For the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, amortization charge was $11,632 and $7,247 respectively included in general and administrative expenses.
Estimated amortization expenses of the existing land use right for the next five years and thereafter are as follows:
| | Amortization | |
For the years ending December 31, | | | | |
2012 | | $ | 11,632 | |
2013 | | | 11,632 | |
2014 | | | 11,632 | |
2015 | | | 11,632 | |
2016 | | | 11,632 | |
Thereafter | | | 270,546 | |
| | | | |
| | $ | 328,706 | |
10.Construction In Progress
Construction in progress represents costs incurred in connection with construction of fiber infrastructure. The construction in progress that was completed during the year was transferred to property, plant and equipment on a monthly basis, with monthly completion and inspection reports. Total construction in progress was $11,133,264 and $6,276,049 as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
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10.Construction In Progress (Continued)
| | Balance as of December 31, 2011 | | | Estimated cost to complete as of December 31, 2011 | | | Estimated time to complete | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fiber infrastructure | | $ | 11,133,264 | | | $ | 17,663,596 | | | Before November, 2012 | |
No depreciation has been provided for construction in progress.
11. Intangible Assets, Net
The following table summarizes the lives and carrying values of the Company's intangible assets by category:
At December 31, 2011
| | Useful Life | | | Gross Amount | | | Accumulated Amortization | | | Accumulated Impairment | | | Net Carrying Amount | |
Amortized intangible assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Subscriber base | | | 10 | | | | 4,553,513 | | | | (1,138,379 | ) | | | (3,415,134 | ) | | | - | |
Cable operating license | | | 20 | | | | 17,087,081 | | | | (2,936,271 | ) | | | (944,437 | ) | | | 13,206,373 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total amortized intangible assets | | | | | | $ | 21,640,594 | | | $ | (4,074,650 | ) | | $ | (4,359,571 | ) | | $ | 13,206,373 | |
At December 31, 2010
| | Useful Life | | | Gross Amount | | | Accumulated Amortization | | | Accumulated Impairment | | | Net Carrying Amount | |
Amortized intangible assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Subscriber base | | | 10 | | | | 4,553,513 | | | | (1,138,379 | ) | | | (3,415,134 | ) | | | - | |
Cable operating license | | | 20 | | | | 17,087,081 | | | | (2,135,885 | ) | | | (944,437 | ) | | | 14,006,759 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total amortized intangible assets | | | | | | $ | 21,640,594 | | | $ | (3,274,264 | ) | | $ | (4,359,571 | ) | | $ | 14,006,759 | |
Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 was $800,387 and $1,309,706, respectively.
Estimated amortization expenses of the existing intangible assets for the next five years and thereafter are as follows:
| | Amortization | |
For the years ending December 31, | | | | |
2012 | | $ | 800,386 | |
2013 | | | 800,386 | |
2014 | | | 800,386 | |
2015 | | | 800,386 | |
2016 | | | 800,386 | |
Thereafter | | | 9,204,443 | |
| | | | |
| | $ | 13,206,373 | |
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12. Goodwill
| | December 31, 2011 | | | December 31, 2010 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Goodwill | | $ | 19,275,561 | | | $ | 19,275,561 | |
In accordance with FASB ASC 350 “Intangibles-Goodwill and Other”, it allow an entity to assess qualitatively whether it is necessary to perform the current two-step goodwill impairment test. Performance of the two-step impairment test is required only if an entity determines it is more-likely-than-not that a reporting unit's fair value is less than its carrying amount. Otherwise, no further testing is required. No impairment loss of goodwill was recognized for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010.
13. Income Taxes
The Company being established in the PRC was subject to the PRC Enterprise Income Tax (“EIT”) at 33% prior to January 1, 2008. In March 2007, the PRC government enacted the PRC Enterprise Income Tax Law, or the New EIT Law, and promulgated related regulation, Implementing Regulations for the PRC Enterprise Income Tax Law, which became effective from January 1, 2008. The PRC Enterprise Income Tax Law, among other things, imposes a unified income tax rate of 25% for both domestic and foreign invested enterprises registered in the PRC.
In accordance with ERCAIJIAOFA(2010) No.71 issued by Hubei Provincial State Tax Bureau on May 26, 2010, Hubei Chutian was granted the profits tax exemption since the date of incorporation to December 31, 2013. Therefore, the Company reversed all tax provision previously made in the financial statement.
The amount of income tax charged to the statement of operations represents:
| | For the year ended December 31, 2011 | | | For the year ended December 31, 2010 | |
PRC | | | | | | | | |
- over provided income tax in previous year | | | - | | | | (485,432 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | - | | | $ | (485,432 | ) |
A reconciliation of the expected income tax expense to the actual income tax expense is as follows:
| | For the year ended December 31, 2011 | | | For the year ended December 31, 2010 | |
| | | | | | |
Loss before income taxes | | $ | (4,618,169 | ) | | $ | (10,852,867 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Tax calculated at the domestic tax rate of 25% | | | (1,154,542 | ) | | | (2,713,217 | ) |
Tax effect of expenses not deductible for tax purposes | | | 1,154,542 | | | | 2,406,021 | |
Tax effect of tax losses not recognised | | | - | | | | 307,196 | |
Income tax over provided in previous year | | | - | | | | (485,432 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Income tax credit | | $ | - | | | $ | (485,432 | ) |
As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company did not have any significant temporary differences and carry forwards that may result in deferred tax. The Company has analyzed the tax positions taken or expected to be taken in its tax filings and has concluded it has no material liability related to uncertain tax positions or unrecognized tax benefits. The Company classifies interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense. For the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company has not recognized any amount of interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions. The Company does not anticipate any significant increases or decreases to its liability for unrecognized tax benefits within the next 12 months.
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13. Income Taxes (Continued)
According to the PRC Tax Administration and Collection Law, the statute of limitations is three years if the underpayment of taxes is due to computational or other errors made by the taxpayer or the withholding agent. The statute of limitations extends to five years under special circumstances. In the case of transfer pricing issues, the statute of limitations is ten years. There is no statute of limitations in the case of tax evasion.
14. Other Current Liabilities
Other current liabilities consist of the following:
| | December 31, 2011 | | | December 31, 2010 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Other payable | | $ | 2,072,582 | | | $ | 3,280,615 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 2,230,835 | | | | 1,789,574 | |
Accrued salaries and welfare | | | 3,461,359 | | | | 3,803,746 | |
Accrued interest | | | 168,553 | | | | 5,014 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 7,933,329 | | | $ | 8,878,949 | |
Other payables are related to loan advance from others, guarantee deposit received from staff and set-top TV rental deposits received from users.
15. Related Party Transactions
Amount due from JYNT
At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the amount due from JYNT was amounting to $3,189,195 and $7,050,397, respectively. The Company lent the loan to JYNT to fund their operations. The loan advanced was unsecured, interest was fixed at $1,547,556 (RMB10,000,000) and repayment was scheduled in 6 instalments to be repaid every 6 months starting from October 1, 2009. Pursuant to the termination agreement made between JYNT, Hubei SOE and the Company, such loan advance will be settled as part of the deal in 2012.
Management fee paid
During the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company paid management fee of $4,632,022 and $4,450,438, respectively to JYNT for providing the services of marketing, strategic consulting and technical support in accordance with the Exclusive Services Agreement
Interest income
During the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company received interest income of $515,852 and 495,630, respectively from JYNT in relation to the loan advanced to JYNT.
Loan from owners
| | December 31, 2011 | | | December 31, 2010 | |
| | | | | | | | |
JYNT | | $ | 55,117,513 | | | $ | 52,610,141 | |
Hubei SOE | | | 41,343,300 | | | | 39,334,410 | |
| | $ | 96,460,813 | | | $ | 91,944,551 | |
The loan from owners represents the long-term investment fund contribute to the Company and the demand for repayment of such loan by owners within one year is remote and therefore classified as long-term liabilities.
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15. Related Party Transactions (Continued)
Amount due to Hubei SOE
The cash advance from Hubei SOE was used for funding the daily business operations. As at December 31, 2011 and 2010, the amount due to Hubei SOE, totalling of $8,825,669 and $11,638,436, respectively, are unsecured, interest free and repayable on demand.
Loan payable to Hubei SOE
| | December 31, 2011 | | | December 31, 2010 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Loan advance | | $ | 15,277,892 | | | $ | 15,148,167 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Less: repayable within one year classified as current liabilities | | | 6,359,933 | | | | 4,617,825 | |
Repayable over one year classified as non-current liabilities | | $ | 8,917,959 | | | $ | 10,530,342 | |
The loan advance from Hubei SOE was used for funding the daily business operations. The loan was unsecured, interest charged ranging from 6.43% - 6.77% per annum and repayable in 12 or 16 quarterly instalments within three or four years.
During the year ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, the interest charged regarding the loan advanced from Hubei SOE was $1,097,228 and $638,160, respectively.
Below is the schedule of loan repayment:
| | | Loan repayment | |
For the years ending December 31, | | | | | |
2012 | | | $ | 6,359,933 | |
2013 | | | | 5,900,282 | |
2014 | | | | 3,017,677 | |
| | | | $ | 15,277,892 | |
16. Statutory Reserves
Under the PRC regulations, the Company is required to set aside at least 10% of their after-tax net profits each year, if any, to fund the statutory reserves until the balance of the reserves reaches 50% of their registered capital. The statutory reserves are not distributable in the form of cash dividends to the Company and can be used to make up cumulative prior year losses. For the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, no statutory reserves are contributed by the Company because the Company incurred a significant loss.
17. Leases
On November 14, 2011, the Company entered into a sale and leaseback arrangement whereby the fiber infrastructure and electric appliances of three cable entities were sold to and leased back from a financial leasing company for a lease loan of $11,058,581 (RMB69,679,017.17). On the same date, the Company repaid the first rental of $3,123,207 (RMB19,679,017.17). The balances of lease loan will be repaid by seven instalments starting from February 14, 2012. The lease period was three years and expired on November 13, 2014. No interest expense was incurred for the year ended December 31, 2011. At December 31, 2011, the net carrying amounts of fiber infrastructure and electric appliances recorded under capital leases was $8,980,056.
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17. Leases (Continued)
Below is the schedule of future minimum capital lease obligations as of December 31, 2011:
| | | Capital Leases | |
Year ending December 31, | | | | |
2012 | | $ | 3,747,956 | |
2013 | | | 3,481,174 | |
2014 | | | 1,740,587 | |
| | | | |
Total minimum lease payments | | | 8,969,717 | |
Less: amount representing interest (6.65%) | | | 1,034,343 | |
| | | | |
Present value of minimum capital lease payments | | | 7,935,374 | |
Less: obligations under capital leases, current portion | | | 3,026,297 | |
| | | | |
Obligations under capital leases less current portion | | $ | 4,909,077 | |
18. Registered Capital
| | December 31, 2011 | | | December 31, 2010 | |
| | | | | | |
Registered capital | | $ | 15,005,484 | | | $ | 15,005,484 | |
At the date of incorporation, the Company has registered capital of US$2,940,918 (RMB20,100,000). On May 4 2010, the Company has increased its registered capital to US$15,005,484 (RMB100,000,000).
19. Employee Benefits
Pursuant to the relevant laws and regulations in the PRC, the Company participates in defined contribution retirement plans for its employees arranged by a governmental organization. The Company makes contributions to the retirement plan at the applicable rate based on the employees' salaries. The required contributions under the retirement plans are charged to the statements of operations on an accrual basis. The Company makes contributions totalled $3,096,431 and $2,358,483 for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
20. Commitments and Contingencies
Certain conditions may exist as of the date the financial statements are issued, which may result in a loss to the Company, but which will only be resolved when one or more future events occur or fail to occur. The Company’s management and its legal counsel assess such contingent liabilities, and such assessment inherently involves an exercise of judgment. In assessing loss contingencies related to legal proceedings that are pending against the Company, or unasserted claims that may result in such proceedings, the Company’s legal counsel evaluates the perceived merits of any legal proceedings or unasserted claims as well as the perceived merits of the amount of relief sought or expected to be sought therein.
If the assessment of a contingency indicates that it is probable that a material loss has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be estimated, the estimated liability would be accrued in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. If the assessment indicates that a potentially material loss contingency is not probable but is reasonably possible, or is probable but cannot be estimated, the nature of the contingent liability, together with an estimate of the range of possible loss if determinable and material, would be disclosed.
21. Operating Risk
Concentrations of credit risk
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to significant concentrations of credit risk primarily consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts and other receivable. As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, all of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents were managed by several financial institutions located in the PRC. The management believes those financial institutions are of high credit quality financial institutions. Historically, deposits in Chinese banks are secured due to the state policy on protecting depositors’ interests. For accounts and other receivable, the Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers’ financial condition and historically has not experienced any significant collectability problem.
Foreign exchange risk
Substantially all of the Company’s businesses are transacted in RMB, which is not freely convertible into foreign currencies. The unification of the exchange rates does not imply the convertibility of RMB into US$ or other foreign currencies. All foreign exchange transactions continue to take place either through the People’s Bank of China or other banks authorized to buy and sell foreign currencies at the exchange rates quoted by the People’s Bank of China.
Business operations are substantially in foreign countries
All of the Company’s operations and assets are located in the PRC. Accordingly, the Company’s operations are subject to various political, economic, and other risks and uncertainties inherent in the PRC. The Company’s operations are subject to the risks of restrictions on transfer of funds; tax policies; foreign exchange restrictions; and political conditions and governmental policies.
22. Subsequent Event
On January 10, 2012, the Company entered into a sale and leaseback arrangement from a financial leasing company for a lease loan of $7,935,374 (RMB50,000,000).