Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2015 | Mar. 09, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2015 | |
Document and Entity Information [Abstract] | |||
Entity Registrant Name | Pingtan Marine Enterprise Ltd. | ||
Entity Central Index Key | 1,517,130 | ||
Amendment Flag | false | ||
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | ||
Trading Symbol | pme | ||
Document Type | 10-K | ||
Document Period End Date | Dec. 31, 2015 | ||
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2,015 | ||
Document Fiscal Period Focus | FY | ||
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | No | ||
Entity Voluntary Filers | No | ||
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | ||
Entity Filer Category | Accelerated Filer | ||
Entity Public Float | $ 59.6 | ||
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 79,055,053 |
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
CURRENT ASSETS: | ||
Cash | $ 11,448,684 | $ 12,752,272 |
Restricted cash | 1,577,642 | |
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts | 12,575,042 | $ 49,999,712 |
Inventories, net of reserve for inventories | 2,336,167 | $ 12,123,405 |
Advances to suppliers | 35,994,146 | |
Prepaid expenses | 1,818 | $ 32,913 |
Prepaid expenses - related parties | $ 4,640,166 | 7,319,975 |
Deferred expenses - related parties | $ 1,029,114 | |
Receivable from transferring equity method investment shares | $ 15,406,659 | |
Other receivables | 78,051 | $ 22,656,232 |
Other receivables - related parties | 7,887,527 | |
Total Current Assets | 91,945,902 | $ 105,913,623 |
OTHER ASSETS: | ||
Cost method investment | 3,235,398 | 3,421,031 |
Equity method investment | 30,486,314 | 15,964,812 |
Prepayment for long-term assets | 11,654,645 | 13,750,102 |
Property, plant and equipment, net | 94,555,114 | 109,980,617 |
Total Other Assets | 139,931,471 | 143,116,562 |
Total Assets | 231,877,373 | 249,030,185 |
CURRENT LIABILITIES: | ||
Accounts payable | 978,353 | 1,181,977 |
Accounts payable - related party | $ 408,631 | 2,601,314 |
Advances from customers | 164,724 | |
Short-term bank loans | $ 21,971,438 | 30,353,890 |
Long-term bank loans - current portion | 12,679,680 | 18,868,616 |
Accrued liabilities and other payables | 5,044,049 | 5,602,307 |
Due to related parties | 1,384,644 | 2,373,352 |
Total Current Liabilities | 42,466,795 | 61,146,180 |
OTHER LIABILITIES: | ||
Long-term bank loans - non-current portion | 22,570,755 | 38,625,071 |
Total Liabilities | $ 65,037,550 | $ 99,771,251 |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | ||
Equity attributable to owners of the company: | ||
Ordinary shares ($0.001 par value; 225,000,000 shares authorized; 79,055,053 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2015 and 2014) | $ 79,055 | $ 79,055 |
Additional paid-in capital | 111,008,085 | 117,525,377 |
Retained earnings | 34,318,040 | 21,315,710 |
Statutory reserve | 9,391,827 | 6,412,892 |
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income | (4,326,351) | 3,925,900 |
Total equity attributable to owners of the company | 150,470,656 | $ 149,258,934 |
Non-controlling interest | 16,369,167 | |
Total Shareholders' Equity | 166,839,823 | $ 149,258,934 |
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | $ 231,877,373 | $ 249,030,185 |
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
Statements of Financial Position [Abstract] | ||
Ordinary shares, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 |
Ordinary shares, shares authorized | 225,000,000 | 225,000,000 |
Ordinary shares, shares issued | 79,055,053 | 79,055,053 |
Ordinary shares, shares outstanding | 79,055,053 | 79,055,053 |
Consolidated Statements of Inco
Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | |
Revenues [Abstract] | |||
Revenue | $ 60,700,190 | $ 233,427,011 | $ 112,295,158 |
Revenue - related party | 10,372,611 | ||
Total Revenue | $ 60,700,190 | $ 233,427,011 | 122,667,769 |
COST OF REVENUE | |||
Cost of revenue | $ 63,476,627 | $ 155,840,823 | 68,403,097 |
Cost of revenue - related party | 6,580,193 | ||
Total Cost of Revenue | $ 63,476,627 | $ 155,840,823 | 74,983,290 |
GROSS (LOSS) PROFIT | (2,776,437) | 77,586,188 | 47,684,479 |
OPERATING EXPENSES: | |||
Selling | 1,858,687 | 2,673,213 | 1,618,278 |
General and administrative | 2,933,588 | 4,537,351 | 3,191,637 |
Total Operating Expenses | 4,792,275 | 7,210,564 | 4,809,915 |
(LOSS) INCOME FROM OPERATIONS | (7,568,712) | 70,375,624 | 42,874,564 |
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE): | |||
Interest income | 103,668 | 16,772 | 8,250 |
Interest expense | (3,630,200) | (4,815,670) | (3,301,696) |
Foreign currency transaction (loss) gain | (1,308,922) | (258,248) | 144,740 |
Grant income | 33,152,698 | 20,094,039 | 7,338,273 |
Gain from cost method investment | 413,614 | $ 348,523 | $ 69,519 |
Loss on equity method investment | (19,700) | ||
Loss on fixed assets disposal | (1,583,834) | ||
Other (expense) income | (210) | $ (335) | $ 2,144 |
Total Other Income, net | 27,127,114 | 15,385,081 | 4,261,230 |
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES | $ 19,558,402 | $ 85,760,705 | $ 47,135,794 |
INCOME TAXES | |||
NET INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS | $ 19,558,402 | $ 85,760,705 | $ 47,135,794 |
NET INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF INCOME TAXES | 51,910,662 | ||
NET INCOME | $ 19,558,402 | $ 85,760,705 | $ 99,046,456 |
LESS: NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST | 1,205,485 | ||
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO OWNERS OF THE COMPANY | 18,352,917 | $ 85,760,705 | $ 99,046,456 |
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME: | |||
NET INCOME | 19,558,402 | 85,760,705 | 99,046,456 |
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME | |||
Unrealized foreign currency translation (loss) gain | (8,628,162) | (552,656) | 8,195,045 |
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | 10,930,240 | $ 85,208,049 | $ 107,241,501 |
LESS: COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST | 658,092 | ||
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO OWNERS OF THE COMPANY | $ 10,272,148 | $ 85,208,049 | $ 107,241,501 |
BASIC AND DILUTED NET INCOME PER ORDINARY SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO OWNERS OF THE COMPANY | |||
From continuing operations | $ 0.23 | $ 1.08 | $ 0.60 |
From discontinued operations | 0 | 0 | 0.66 |
Total | $ 0.23 | $ 1.08 | $ 1.26 |
WEIGHTED AVERAGE ORDINARY SHARES OUTSTANDING: | |||
Basic and diluted | 79,055,053 | 79,055,053 | 78,772,743 |
Consolidated Statements of Chan
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity - USD ($) | Total | Ordinary Shares | Additional Paid-in Capital | Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) | Statutory Reserve | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Non-controlling Interest |
Balance at Dec. 31, 2012 | $ 397,315,984 | $ 77,215 | $ 135,427,182 | $ 220,196,974 | $ 19,421,017 | $ 22,193,596 | |
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2012 | 77,215,000 | ||||||
Acquisition of fishing vessels from related party | (388,330,794) | (139,014,679) | (249,316,115) | ||||
Net income | 99,046,456 | $ 99,046,456 | |||||
Recapitalization of company | $ 3,589,337 | $ 1,840 | $ 3,587,497 | ||||
Recapitalization of company (in shares) | 1,840,053 | ||||||
Appropriation to statutory reserves | $ (3,024,131) | $ 3,024,131 | |||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment | $ 8,195,045 | $ 8,195,045 | |||||
Disposal of China Dredging Group Co., Ltd. | (54,974,593) | $ 117,525,377 | $ (130,557,629) | $ (16,032,256) | (25,910,085) | ||
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013 | 64,841,435 | $ 79,055 | $ 117,525,377 | (63,654,445) | $ 6,412,892 | $ 4,478,556 | |
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013 | 79,055,053 | ||||||
Net income | 85,760,705 | 85,760,705 | |||||
Dividend declared | (790,550) | $ (790,550) | |||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment | (552,656) | $ (552,656) | |||||
Balance at Dec. 31, 2014 | 149,258,934 | $ 79,055 | $ 117,525,377 | $ 21,315,710 | $ 6,412,892 | 3,925,900 | |
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2014 | 79,055,053 | ||||||
Sale of non-controlling interest in subsidiary | 65,228,381 | 49,688,788 | $ (171,482) | $ 15,711,075 | |||
Acquisition of fishing vessels from related party | (56,206,080) | $ (56,206,080) | |||||
Net income | $ 19,558,402 | $ 18,352,917 | $ 1,205,485 | ||||
Adjustment to statutory reserve | (2,978,935) | $ 2,978,935 | |||||
Dividend declared | $ (2,371,652) | $ (2,371,652) | |||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment | (8,628,162) | $ (8,080,769) | $ (547,393) | ||||
Balance at Dec. 31, 2015 | $ 166,839,823 | $ 79,055 | $ 111,008,085 | $ 34,318,040 | $ 9,391,827 | $ (4,326,351) | $ 16,369,167 |
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2015 | 79,055,053 |
Consolidated Statements of Cash
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | |||
Net income from continuing operations | $ 19,558,402 | $ 85,760,705 | $ 47,135,794 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income from operations to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||
Depreciation | 6,353,055 | 6,017,886 | $ 2,394,692 |
(Decrease) increase in allowance for doubtful accounts | (770,195) | $ 1,173,223 | |
Increase in reserve for inventories | 227,826 | ||
Loss on equity method investment | 19,700 | ||
Loss on disposal of fixed assets | 1,583,834 | ||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||
Accounts receivable | $ 37,007,012 | $ (42,134,612) | $ 2,788,320 |
Notes receivable (banker's acceptances) | 3,745,196 | ||
Inventories | $ 9,302,719 | $ (3,150,909) | $ (8,766,511) |
Advances to suppliers | (37,575,746) | ||
Prepaid expenses | 30,633 | $ 4,213,938 | $ (1,925,477) |
Prepaid expenses - related parties | 2,382,910 | (7,314,375) | |
Deferred expenses - related parties | 1,016,039 | (1,028,327) | |
Other receivables | 87,907 | (156,606) | $ 19,201 |
Accounts payable | (145,617) | (1,762,518) | 2,081,172 |
Accounts payable - related party | 2,202,515 | (8,604,461) | 13,944,394 |
Advances from customers | $ (162,631) | $ (128,109) | 292,802 |
Advances from customers - related parties | (13,026,770) | ||
Accrued liabilities and other payables | $ (266,105) | $ 1,019,221 | $ 3,583,989 |
Due to related parties | 1,292 | 23,352 | |
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS | 40,853,550 | $ 33,928,408 | $ 52,266,802 |
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | |||
Refunds from commercial retail space prepayments | $ 22,202,268 | ||
Prepayments made for acquisition of commercial retail space | $ (22,470,798) | ||
Purchase of property, plant and equipment | $ (56,222,226) | (890,897) | $ (257,701,854) |
Proceeds from government grants for fishing vessels construction | $ 3,451,914 | 8,320,882 | |
Payment for fishing vessels deposit | (1,901,220) | ||
Advance to related parties | $ (312,569) | ||
Payments for equity method investment | $ (40,209,087) | $ (15,952,598) | |
Proceeds from transferring equity method investment share | $ 8,041,817 | ||
Decrease in cash related to sale of subsidiary | $ (84,917,899) | ||
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES FOR CONTINUING OPERATIONS | $ (66,187,228) | $ (35,862,379) | (336,512,660) |
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | |||
Proceeds from short-term bank loans | 23,958,292 | 67,175,414 | 43,713,708 |
Repayments of short-term bank loans | $ (30,989,630) | (45,797,736) | (64,358,336) |
Proceeds from long-term bank loans | 3,743,977 | 55,811,568 | |
Repayments of long-term bank loans | $ (19,963,812) | $ (19,957,026) | $ (7,584,023) |
Increase in restricted cash | (1,646,964) | ||
Advances from (to) related parties | 3,910,000 | $ 2,350,000 | $ (777) |
Payments made for dividend | (2,371,652) | $ (790,550) | |
Capital contribution from non-controlling interest | 64,334,540 | ||
Payments made to related parties in connection with the termination of VIE | $ (13,349,417) | ||
Cash acquired in recapitalization | $ 3,565,355 | ||
NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS | $ 23,881,357 | $ 6,724,079 | 31,147,495 |
CASH FLOWS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS: | |||
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS | 79,605,841 | ||
NET CASH PROVIDED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS | 7,099,979 | ||
NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES FOR DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS | (407,030) | ||
NET CASH PROVIDED BY DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS | 86,298,790 | ||
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | $ 148,733 | $ (194,435) | 3,032,812 |
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | (1,303,588) | 4,595,673 | (163,766,761) |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - beginning of year | 12,752,272 | 8,156,599 | 171,923,360 |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - end of year | 11,448,684 | 12,752,272 | 8,156,599 |
Cash paid from continuing operations for: | |||
Interest | $ 3,799,389 | $ 5,648,796 | $ 4,060,069 |
Income taxes | |||
Cash paid from discontinued operations for: | |||
Interest | |||
Income taxes | $ 17,278,643 | ||
NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | |||
Purchase of property and equipment pursuant to capital lease | 26,435,403 | ||
Purchase of property and equipment by setting off advance to related parties | 55,064,953 | ||
Deposit on setting up equity investment netted of accounts payable - related parties | $ 6,090,302 | ||
Acquisition of property and equipment by decreasing prepayment for long-term assets | $ 1,408,636 | $ 19,750,438 | |
Property and equipment acquired on credit as payable | 790,459 | ||
Decrease in cost of property and equipment by proceeds from government grants | 3,451,914 | ||
Decrease in cost of property and equipment by recognition of deferred grant income | $ 512,469 | ||
Decrease in cost of property and equipment by decreasing in accounts payable - related party | $ 4,344,190 | ||
Other receivable increase by transferring equity method investment share | 16,083,635 | ||
Offset other receivables - related parties against due to related parties | $ 4,900,000 |
Description of Business and Org
Description of Business and Organization | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Description of Business and Organization [Abstract] | |
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATION | NOTE 1 – DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATION Pingtan Marine Enterprise Ltd. (“the Company” or “PME”), formerly China Growth Equity Investment Limited ("CGEI"), incorporated in the Cayman Islands as an exempted limited liability company, was incorporated as a blank check company on January 18, 2010 with the purpose of directly or indirectly acquiring, through a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, plan of arrangement, recapitalization, reorganization or similar business combination, an operating business, or control of such operating business through contractual arrangements, that has its principal business and/or material operations located in the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”). In connection with its initial business combination, in February 2013, CGEI changed its name to Pingtan Marine Enterprise Ltd. On October 24, 2012, CGEI and China Dredging Group Co., Ltd (“CDGC” or “China Dredging”) entered into a Merger Agreement providing for the combination of CGEI and CDGC and on October 24, 2012, CGEI also acquired all of the outstanding capital shares and other equity interests of Merchant Supreme Co., Ltd. (“Merchant Supreme”), a company incorporated on June 25, 2012, in British Virgin Island (“BVI”), as per a Share Purchase Agreement. On February 25, 2013, the merger between the Company, CDGC and Merchant Supreme became effective and has been accounted for as a “reverse merger” and recapitalization since the common shareholders of CDGC and Merchant Supreme (i) owned a majority of the outstanding ordinary shares of the Company immediately following the completion of the transaction, and (ii) have significant influence and the ability to elect or appoint or to remove a majority of the members of the governing body of the combined entity. In accordance with the provision of Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 805-40, CDGC and Merchant Supreme are deemed the accounting acquirers and the Company is the legal acquirer in the transaction and, consequently, the transaction is treated as a recapitalization of the Company. Accordingly, the assets and liabilities and the historical operations that are reflected in the consolidated financial statements are those of CDGC, Merchant Supreme and their subsidiaries and are recorded at the historical cost basis. The Company’s assets, liabilities and results of operations were consolidated with the assets, liabilities and results of operations of CDGC, Merchant Supreme and their subsidiaries subsequent to the acquisition date of February 25, 2013. Following the completion of the business combination which became effective on February 25, 2013, CDGC and Merchant Supreme became the wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company. The ordinary shares, par value $0.001 per share are listed on The NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol “PME”. In order to place increased focus on fishing business and pursue more effective growth opportunities, the Company decided to exit and sell the specialized dredging services operated by China Dredging, and the Company completed the sale of CDGC and its subsidiaries on December 4, 2013. On February 9, 2015, the Company terminated its existing Variable Interest Entity (“VIE”) agreements, pursuant to an Agreement of Termination dated February 9, 2015, entered into by and among Ms. Honghong Zhuo, Mr. Zhiyan Lin (each a shareholder of Fujian Provincial Pingtan County Ocean Fishing Group Co., Ltd (“Pingtan Fishing”), together the “Pingtan Fishing’s Shareholders”), Pingtan Fishing and Pingtan Guansheng Ocean Fishing Co., Ltd. ("Pingtan Guansheng"). On February 9, 2015, the Pingtan Fishing’s Shareholders transferred 100% of their equity interest in Pingtan Fishing to Fujian Heyue Marine Fishing Development Co., Ltd. (“Fujian Heyue”), pursuant to an Equity Transfer Agreement dated February 9, 2015, entered into by and among the Pingtan Fishing’s Shareholders, Pingtan Fishing and Fujian Heyue. On February 15, 2015, China Agriculture Industry Development Fund Co., Ltd. (“China Agriculture”) invested RMB 400 million (approximately $65 million) into Pingtan Fishing for an 8% equity interest in Pingtan Fishing. After the restructuring transactions described above, Pingtan Fishing and its entities became the 92% equity-owned subsidiaries of the company and was no longer a VIE. Details of the Company’s subsidiaries which are included in these consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2015 are as follows: Name of subsidiaries Place and date of incorporation Percentage of ownership Principal activities Merchant Supreme Co., Ltd. (Merchant Supreme”) BVI, June 25, 2012 100% held by PME Intermediate holding company Prime Cheer Corporation Ltd. ("Prime Cheer") Hong Kong, May 3, 2012 100% held by Merchant Supreme Intermediate holding company Pingtan Guansheng Ocean Fishing Co., Ltd. ("Pingtan Guansheng") PRC, October 12, 2012 100% held by Prime Cheer Intermediate holding company Fujian Heyue Marine Fishing Development Co., Ltd. (“Fujian Heyue”) PRC, January 27, 2015 100% held by Pingtan Guansheng Intermediate holding company Fujian Provincial Pingtan County Fishing Group Co., Ltd. (“Pingtan Fishing”) PRC, February 27, 1998 92% held by Fujian Heyue Oceanic fishing Pingtan Dingxin Fishing Information Consulting Co., Ltd. (“Pingtan Dingxin”) PRC, October 23, 2012 100% held by Pingtan Fishing Dormant Pingtan Duoying Fishing Information Consulting Co., Ltd. (“Pingtan Duoying”) PRC, October 23, 2012 100% held by Pingtan Fishing Dormant Pingtan Ruiying Fishing Information Consulting Co., Ltd. (“Pingtan Ruiying”) PRC, October 23, 2012 100% held by Pingtan Fishing Dormant Fujian Heyue, through its PRC subsidiary, Pingtan Fishing, engages in ocean fishing with its owned and licensed vessels within the Indian Exclusive Economic Zone and Arafura Sea of Indonesia and the Western and Central Pacific Ocean of the international waters. The Company meets its day-to-day working capital requirements through cash flow provided by operations, bank loans and related parties’ advances. The Indonesian government's recent moratorium on fishing licenses renewals creates uncertainty over fishing operations in Indonesian waters. The Company’s forecasts and projections, taking accounts of on-going operations in Indian waters and consideration of opportunities in new fishing territories, such as acquisition of 6 licensed vessels to operate in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean, shows that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. |
Discontinued Operations
Discontinued Operations | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Discontinued Operations [Abstract] | |
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS | NOTE 2 – DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS In order to place increased focus on fishing business and pursue more effective growth opportunities, the Company decided to exit and sell the specialized dredging services operated by China Dredging, and the Company completed the sale of CDGC and its subsidiaries on December 4, 2013. Pursuant to ASC Topic 205-20, Presentation of Financial Statements-Discontinued Operations, the business of CDGC is considered as a discontinued operation because: (a) the operations and cash flows of CDGC were eliminated from the Company’s operations; and (b) the Company would not have ability to influence the operations or financial policies of CDGC subsequent to the sale. The results of operations of CDGC and its subsidiaries have been presented as discontinued operations for the year ended December 31, 2013. There were no discontinued operations in the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014. The following table provides the financial results included in net income from discontinued operations during the periods presented: Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Revenue $ - $ - $ 161,497,136 Income from discontinued operations before income tax - - 67,251,697 Income tax - - (15,341,035 ) Net income from discontinued operations $ - $ - $ 51,910,662 The carrying amounts of the major classes of assets and liabilities as of December 4, 2013 (disposal date) were as follows: December 4, 2013 Cash $ 84,917,899 Other current assets 28,821,788 Non-current assets 148,710,213 Total assets of discontinued operations $ 262,449,900 Current liabilities $ 25,873,709 Net assets disposed $ 236,576,191 |
Summary of Significant Accounti
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES | NOTE 3 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of presentation The accompanying consolidated financial statements and related notes have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP). The Company’s consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its wholly-owned subsidiaries and VIEs in which the Company is the primary beneficiary. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared as if the existing corporate structure had been in existence throughout the periods presented and as if the reorganization had occurred as of the beginning of the earliest period presented. Use of estimates The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses, and the related disclosures at the date of the financial statements and during the reporting period. Actual results could materially differ from these estimates. Significant estimates in the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 include allowance for doubtful accounts, reserve for inventories, the useful life of property, plant and equipment, assumptions used in assessing impairment of long-term assets and valuation of deferred tax assets and accruals for taxes due. Cash Cash consists of cash on hand and cash in banks. The Company maintains cash with various financial institutions in China and Hong Kong and none of these deposits are covered by insurance. At December 31, 2015 and 2014, cash balances in China are $11,276,429 and $12,486,630, respectively, and cash balances in Hong Kong are $172,255 and $265,642, respectively, and are uninsured. The Company has not experienced any losses in bank accounts and believes it is not exposed to any risks on its cash in bank accounts. Restricted cash Restricted cash consists of cash deposits held by China Development Bank to secure short term bank loans from China Development Bank. At December 31, 2015 and 2014, restricted cash amounted $1,577,642 and $0, respectively. Fair value of financial instruments The Company adopted the guidance of ASC Topic 820 for fair value measurements which clarifies the definition of fair value, prescribes methods for measuring fair value, and establishes a fair value hierarchy to classify the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows: Level 1-Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities available at the measurement date. Level 2-Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable, and inputs derived from or corroborated by observable market data. Level 3-Inputs are unobservable inputs which reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions on what assumptions the market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best available information. The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets for cash, restricted cash, accounts receivable, inventories, advances to suppliers, prepaid expenses, prepaid expenses – related parties, deferred expenses – related parties, receivable from transferring equity method investment shares, other receivables, other receivable – related parties, accounts payable, accounts payable – related party, advances from customers, bank loans, accrued liabilities and other payables, and due to related parties approximate their fair market value based on the short-term maturity of these instruments. As of December 31, 2015, the Company does not have any assets or liabilities that are measured on a recurring basis at fair value. The Company’s short-term bank borrowings that are considered Level 2 financial instruments measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of December 31, 2015. The Company does not have any level 3 financial instruments. ASC Topic 825-10 “Financial Instruments” allows entities to voluntarily choose to measure certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value (fair value option). The fair value option may be elected on an instrument-by-instrument basis and is irrevocable, unless a new election date occurs. If the fair value option is elected for an instrument, unrealized gains and losses for that instrument should be reported in earnings at each subsequent reporting date. The Company did not elect to apply the fair value option to any outstanding instruments. Accounts receivable Accounts receivable are presented net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company maintains allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses. The Company reviews the accounts receivable on a periodic basis and makes general and specific allowance when there is doubt as to the collectability of individual balances. In evaluating the collectability of individual receivable balance, the Company considers many factors, including the age of the balance, a customer’s historical payment history, its current credit-worthiness and current economic trends. Accounts are written off after exhaustive efforts at collection. The Company only grants credit terms to established customers who are deemed to be financially responsible. Credit periods to customers are within 180 days after customers received the purchased goods. At December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company has established, based on a review of its outstanding balances, an allowance for doubtful accounts in the amounts of $372,634 and $1,174,121, respectively. Inventories Inventories, consisting of frozen fish and marine catches, are stated at the lower of cost or market utilizing the weighted average method. The Cost of inventories comprises of fuel, freight, depreciation, direct labor, consumables, and government levied charges and taxes. Consumables include fishing nets and metal containers used by fishing vessels. The Company’s fishing fleets in Indian and Indonesian waters and Western and Central Pacific Ocean of the international waters operate throughout the year, although the May to July period demonstrates lower catch quantities compared to the October to January period, which is the peak season. An allowance is established when management determines that certain inventories may not be saleable. If inventory costs exceed expected market value due to obsolescence or quantities in excess of expected demand, the Company will record reserve for the difference between the cost and the market value. These reserves are recorded based on estimates. At December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company recorded reserve for inventories in the amount of $218,236 and $0, respectively. Advances to suppliers Advances to suppliers represent the cash paid in advance for the purchase of raw material from suppliers. The advance payments are intended to ensure preferential pricing and delivery. The amounts advanced under such arrangements totaled $35,994,146 and $0 at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Receivable from transferring equity method investment shares In order to improve and focus on fishing business, the Company transferred 15% (RMB 150 million, approximately $23.1 million) of the total ownership in Global Deep Ocean Fishing (Pingtan) Industrial Limited (the “Global Deep Ocean”) to another shareholder of Global Deep Ocean in December 2015 (See note 9). In the second half of December 2015, the Company received RMB 50 million (approximately $7.7 million) from the transferee. As of December 31, 2015, the receivable resulting from the 15% ownership transfer amounted to $15,406,659 (RMB 100 million). The receivable was collected in full in January and February 2016. Fishing licenses Each of the Company’s fishing vessels requires an approval from Ministry of Agriculture of the People's Republic of China to carry out ocean fishing projects in foreign territories. These approvals are valid for a period from three to twelve months, and are awarded to the Company at no cost. The Company applies for the renewal of the approval prior to expiration to avoid interruptions of fishing vessels’ operations. Each of the Company’s fishing vessels operated in Indonesian waters requires a fishing license granted by the authority in Indonesia. Indonesian fishing licenses remain effective for a period of twelve months and the Company applies for renewal prior to expiration. The Company records the cost of Indonesian fishing licenses in deferred expenses on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and amortizes over the effective periods of the licenses. Investment in unconsolidated company – Global Deep Ocean The Company use the equity method of accounting for its investment in, and earning or loss of, company that it does not control but over which it does exert significant influence. The Company considers whether the fair value of its equity method investment has declined below its carrying value whenever adverse events or changes in circumstances indicate that recorded value may not be recoverable. If the Company considers any decline to be other than temporary (based on various factors, including historical financial results and the overall health of the investee), then a write -down would be recorded to estimated fair value. See Note 9 for discussion of equity method investment. Property, plant and equipment Property, plant and equipment are carried at cost and are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets. The cost of repairs and maintenance is expensed as incurred; major replacements and improvements are capitalized. When assets are retired or disposed of, the cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts, and any resulting gains or losses are included in income in the year of disposition. The Company examines the possibility of decreases in the value of fixed assets when events or changes in circumstances reflect the fact that their recorded value may not be recoverable. Included in property, plant and equipment are fishing vessels under construction which includes the costs of construction and any interest charges arising from borrowings used to finance these assets during the period of construction of the assets. No provision for depreciation is made on fishing vessels under construction until such time as the relevant assets are completed and ready for their intended use. The estimated useful lives of the assets are as follows: Estimated useful life Fishing vessels 10 - 20 Years Vehicles 5 Years Office and other equipment 3 - 5 Years Expenditures for repairs and maintenance, which do not extend the useful life of the assets, are expensed as incurred. Capitalized interest Interest associated with the construction of fishing vessels is capitalized and included in the cost of the fishing vessels. When no debt is incurred specifically for the construction of a fishing vessel, interest is capitalized on amounts expended on the construction using weighted-average cost of the Company’s outstanding borrowings. Capitalization of interest ceases when the construction is substantially complete or the construction activity is suspended for more than a brief period. The Company capitalized interest of $0, $836,902 and $1,094,589 for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively, in the fishing vessels under construction. Impairment of long-lived assets In accordance with ASC Topic 360, the Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be fully recoverable, or at least annually. The Company recognizes an impairment loss when the sum of expected undiscounted future cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset. The amount of impairment is measured as the difference between the asset’s estimated fair value and its book value. The Company did not record any impairment charge for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013. Advances from customers Advances from customers at December 31, 2015 and 2014 amounted to $0 and $164,724, respectively, and consist of prepayments from customers for merchandise that had not yet been shipped or delivered. The Company will recognize the deposits as revenue as customers take delivery of the goods and the purchase price is fixed and collectability is reasonably assured in accordance with the Company’s revenue recognition policy. Revenue recognition Pursuant to the guidance of ASC Topic 605 and ASC Topic 360, the Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, the purchase price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. With respect to the sale of frozen fish and other marine catches to third party customers, most of which are sole proprietor regional wholesalers in China, the Company recognizes revenue when customers pick up purchased goods at the Company’s cold storage warehouse, after payment is received by the Company or credit sale is approved by the Company for recurring customers who have a history of financial responsibility. The Company does not offer promotional payments, customer coupons, rebates or other cash redemption offers to its customers. The Company does not accept returns from customers. Government grant Government grants are recognized when there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be received and all attaching conditions will be complied with. When the grant relates to an expense item, it is recognized as income over the periods necessary to match the grant on a systematic basis to the costs that it is intended to compensate. Where the grant relates to an asset, the fair value is credited to the cost of the asset and is released to the income statement over the expected useful life in a consistent manner with the depreciation method for the relevant asset. Income taxes Under the current laws of the Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands, the Company and Merchant Supreme are not subject to any income or capital gains tax, and dividend payments that the Company may make are not subject to any withholding tax in the Cayman Islands or British Virgin Islands. Under the current laws of Hong Kong, Prime Cheer is not subject to any capital gains tax and dividend payments are not subject to any withholding tax in Hong Kong. The Company is not incorporated nor does it engage in any trade or business in the United States and is not subject to United States federal income taxes. The Company did not derive any significant amount of income subject to such taxes after completion of the Share Exchange and accordingly, no relevant tax provision is made in the accompanying consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. Income taxes (continued) The Company's subsidiary, Pingtan Fishing, is a qualified ocean fishing enterprise certified by the Ministry of Agriculture of the PRC. The qualification is renewed on April 1 each year. Pingtan Fishing is exempt from income tax derived from its ocean fishing operations in the periods it processes a valid Ocean Fishing Enterprise Qualification Certificate issued by the Ministry of Agriculture of the PRC. The new China’s Enterprise Income Tax Law (“EIT Law”) also provides that an enterprise established under the laws of foreign countries or regions but whose “de facto management body” is located in the PRC be treated as a resident enterprise for PRC tax purposes and consequently be subject to the PRC income tax at the rate of 25% for its worldwide income. The Implementing Rules of the new EIT Law merely defines the location of the “de facto management body” as “the place where the exercising, in substance, of the overall management and control of the production and business operation, personnel, accounting, properties, etc., of a non-PRC company is located.” On April 22, 2009, the PRC State Administration of Taxation further issued a notice entitled “Notice Regarding Recognizing Offshore-Established Enterprises Controlled by PRC Shareholders as Resident Enterprises Based on Their Place of Effective Management.” Under this notice, a foreign company controlled by a PRC company or a group of PRC companies shall be deemed as a PRC resident enterprise if (i) the senior management and the core management departments in charge of its daily operations mainly function in the PRC; (ii) its financial decisions and human resource decisions are subject to decisions or approvals of persons or institutions in the PRC; (iii) its major assets, accounting books, company seals, minutes and files of board meetings and shareholders’ meetings are located or kept in the PRC; and (iv) more than half of the directors or senior management personnel with voting rights reside in the PRC. Based on a review of surrounding facts and circumstances, the company does not believe that it is likely that its operations outside of the PRC should be considered a resident enterprise for PRC tax purposes. However, due to limited guidance and implementation history of the new EIT Law, should the Company be treated as a resident enterprise for PRC tax purposes, the Company will be subject to PRC tax on worldwide income at a uniform tax rate of 25% retroactive to May 3, 2012. In addition, Pingtan Fishing is not subject to foreign income taxes for its operations in either India and Indonesia Exclusive Economic Zones or the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission areas. 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 that 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 consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income in the period that includes the enactment date. The Company has not recorded deferred income taxes applicable to undistributed earnings of the subsidiaries located in the PRC because it is the present intention of management to reinvest the undistributed earnings indefinitely in PRC. The cumulative undistributed earnings from PRC subsidiaries amounted to approximately $190.5 million and $172.9 million as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, which are included in consolidated retained earnings. Generally, such earnings become subject to the PRC tax upon the remittance of dividends and under certain other circumstances. It is not practicable to estimate the amount of deferred tax liability on such undistributed earnings. The Company 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. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, there were no amounts that had been accrued with respect to uncertain tax positions. Shipping and handling costs Shipping and handling costs are included in selling expense and totaled $369,912, $721,972 and $458,297 for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Employee benefits The Company makes mandatory contributions to the PRC government’s health, retirement benefit and unemployment funds in accordance with the relevant Chinese social security laws. The costs of these payments are charged to the same accounts as the related salary costs in the same period as the related salary costs incurred. Employee benefit costs totaled $903,594, $1,172,444 and $734,621 for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Advertising Advertising is expensed as incurred and is included in selling expense on the accompanying consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income and totaled $89,204, $19,833 and $0 for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Research and development Research and development costs are expensed as incurred and are included in general and administrative expense. The Company did not incur any research and development costs during the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013. Foreign currency translation The reporting currency of the Company is the U.S. dollar. The functional currency of the parent company and subsidiaries of Merchant Supreme and Prime Cheer is the U.S. dollar and the functional currency of the Company’s subsidiaries of Pingtan Guansheng, Fujian Heyue and Pingtan Fishing is the Chinese Renminbi (“RMB”). For the subsidiaries of Pingtan Guansheng, Fujian Heyue and Pingtan Fishing, whose functional currencies are the RMB, results of operations and cash flows are translated at average exchange rates during the period, assets and liabilities are translated at the unified exchange rate at the end of the period, and equity is translated at historical exchange rates. As a result, amounts relating to assets and liabilities reported on the statements of cash flows may not necessarily agree with the changes in the corresponding balances on the balance sheets. Translation adjustments resulting from the process of translating the local currency financial statements into U.S. dollars are included in determining comprehensive income. The cumulative translation adjustment and effect of exchange rate changes on cash for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 was $148,733, $(194,435) and $3,032,812, respectively. 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 with any transaction gains and losses that arise from exchange rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are included in the results of operations as incurred. All of the Company’s revenue transactions are transacted in the functional currency of the operating subsidiaries. The Company does not enter into any material transaction in foreign currencies. Transaction gains or losses have not had, and are not expected to have, a material effect on the results of operations of the Company. The foreign currency exchange rates were obtained from www.oanda.com. Asset and liability accounts at December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 were translated at 6.4907 RMB to $1.00 and at 6.1385 RMB to $1.00, respectively, which were the exchange rates on the balance sheet dates. Equity accounts were stated at their historical rate. The average translation rates applied to the statements of income and comprehensive income for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 were 6.2175 RMB, 6.1432 RMB and 6.1412 RMB to $1.00, respectively. Cash flows from the Company’s operations are calculated based upon the local currencies using the average translation rate. Earnings per share ASC Topic 260 “Earnings per Share,” requires presentation of both basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) with a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of the basic EPS computation to the numerator and denominator of the diluted EPS computation. Basic EPS excludes dilution. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that then shared in the earnings of the entity. Earnings per share (continued) Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock, common stock equivalents and potentially dilutive securities outstanding during each period. Potentially dilutive common shares consist of the common shares issuable upon the exercise of common stock warrants (using the treasury stock method). Common stock equivalents are not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share if their effect would be anti-dilutive. The following table presents a reconciliation of basic and diluted net income per share: Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Net income available to owners of the company for basic and diluted net income per share of ordinary stock From continuing operations $ 18,352,917 $ 85,760,705 $ 47,135,794 From discontinued operations - - 51,910,662 $ 18,352,917 $ 85,760,705 $ 99,046,456 Weighted average ordinary stock outstanding - basic and diluted 79,055,053 79,055,053 78,772,743 Net income per ordinary share attributable to owners of the company - basic and diluted From continuing operations $ 0.23 $ 1.08 $ 0.60 From discontinued operations 0.00 0.00 0.66 Total $ 0.23 $ 1.08 $ 1.26 At December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, the warrants to purchase 8,966,667 shares of ordinary stock have not been included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share in order to avoid any anti-dilutive effect. Non-controlling interest On February 15, 2015, China Agriculture invested RMB 400 million (approximately $65 million) into Pingtan Fishing and acquired an 8% equity interest in Pingtan Fishing. As of December 31, 2015, China Agriculture owned 8% of the equity interest of Pingtan Fishing, which was not under the Company’s control. Related parties Parties are considered to be related to the Company if the parties, directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, control, are controlled by, or are under common control with the Company. Related parties also include principal owners of the Company, its management, members of the immediate families of principal owners of the Company and its management and other parties with which the Company may deal with if one party controls or can significantly influence the management or operating policies of the other to an extent that one of the transacting parties might be prevented from fully pursuing its own separate interests. The Company discloses all significant related party transactions. Transactions are recorded at fair value of the goods or services exchanged, except for those under common control, which are recorded at carrying value of the transferors. Comprehensive income Comprehensive income is comprised of net income and all changes to the statements of stockholders’ equity, except those due to investments by stockholders, changes in paid-in capital and distributions to stockholders. For the Company, comprehensive income for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 included net income and unrealized gain/loss from foreign currency translation adjustments. Segment information ASC 280 “Segment reporting” establishes standards for reporting information on operating segments in interim and annual financial statements. All of the Company's operations are considered by the chief operating decision maker to be aggregated in one reportable operating segment. All of the Company’s customers are in the PRC and all income is derived from ocean fishery. Commitments and contingencies In the normal course of business, the Company is subject to contingencies, including legal proceedings and environmental claims arising out of the normal course of businesses that relate to a wide range of matters, including among others, contracts breach liability. The Company records accruals for such contingencies based upon the assessment of the probability of occurrence and, where determinable, an estimate of the liability. Management may consider many factors in making these assessments including past history, scientific evidence and the specifics of each matter. The Company’s management has evaluated all such proceedings and claims that existed as of December 31, 2015 and 2014. In the opinion of management, the ultimate disposition of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, liquidity or results of operations. Concentrations of credit, economic and political risks The Company’s operations are carried out 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’s economy. The Company’s operation in the PRC is 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. Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash and trade accounts receivable. All of the Company’s cash is maintained with state-owned banks within the PRC and Hong Kong, and none of these deposits are covered by insurance. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to any risks on its cash in bank accounts. A portion of the Company’s sales are credit sales which are primarily to customers whose abilities to pay are dependent upon the industry economics prevailing in these areas; however, concentrations of credit risk with respect to trade accounts receivables is limited due to generally short payment terms. The Company also performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers to help further reduce credit risk. According to the sale agreement signed on December 4, 2013, the Company does not own 20 fishing vessels but has the leased operating rights to operate these vessels which are owned by a related company, Fuzhou Honglong Ocean Fishery Co., Ltd (“Hong Long”) and the Company is entitled to 100% of net profit (loss) of the vessels. The Company has latitude in establishing price and discretion in supplier selection. There were no economic risks associated with the leased operating rights but the Company may need to bear the operation risks and credit risks as aforementioned. 117 of the Company’s 135 vessels were operating in Indonesian waters and significant portion of revenue was derived from them. Suspension of fishing operation in Indonesian waters has had and will continue to have a significant negative impact on the Company. Recent accounting pronouncements In August 2014, FASB issued ASU 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements — Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40): Disclosure of Uncertainties About an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern (“ASU 2014-15”). The guidance in ASU 2014-15 sets forth management’s responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern as well as the related required disclosures. ASU 2014-15 indicates that, when preparing interim and annual financial statements, management should evaluate whether conditions or events, in the aggregate, raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern for one year from the date the financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. This evaluation should include consideration of conditions and events that are either known or are reasonably knowable at the date the financial statements are issued or are available to be issued, and, if applicable, whether it is probable that management’s plans to address the substantial doubt will be |
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Receivable | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Receivables [Abstract] | |
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE | NOTE 4 – ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE At December 31, 2015 and 2014, accounts receivable consisted of the following: December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Accounts receivable $ 12,947,676 $ 51,173,833 Less: allowance for doubtful accounts (372,634 ) (1,174,121 ) $ 12,575,042 $ 49,999,712 The Company reviews the accounts receivable on a periodic basis and makes general and specific allowance when there is doubt as to the collectability of individual balance. |
Inventories
Inventories | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Inventories [Abstract] | |
INVENTORIES | NOTE 5 - INVENTORIES At December 31, 2015 and 2014, inventories consisted of the following: December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Frozen fish and marine catches in warehouse $ 2,463,135 $ 11,557,898 Frozen fish and marine catches in transit 91,268 565,507 2,554,403 12,123,405 Less: reserve for inventories (218,236 ) - $ 2,336,167 $ 12,123,405 An allowance is established when management determines that certain inventories may not be saleable. If inventory costs exceed expected market value due to obsolescence or quantities in excess of expected demand, the Company will record reserve for the difference between the cost and the market value. These reserves are recorded based on estimates. |
Advances to Suppliers
Advances to Suppliers | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Advances to Suppliers [Abstract] | |
ADVANCES TO SUPPLIERS | NOTE 6 – ADVANCES TO SUPPLIERS At December 31, 2015 and 2014, advances to suppliers consisted of the following: December 31, 2015 December 31, Prepayments made for fishing nets and spare parts $ 4,093,597 $ - Prepayments made for fish goods(1) 31,900,549 - $ 35,994,146 $ - (1) According to related signed agreement, the Company has the right to receive refund for these prepayments if the situation of demands and supplies changes. |
Other Receivables
Other Receivables | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Receivables [Abstract] | |
OTHER RECEIVABLES | NOTE 7 – OTHER RECEIVABLES At December 31, 2015 and 2014, other receivables consisted of the following: December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Deposit for tax exemption application for import of fishing vessel equipment $ - $ 165,187 Prepayments for acquisition of commercial retail spaces - 22,488,003 Other 78,051 3,042 $ 78,051 $ 22,656,232 In June 2014, Pingtan Fishing entered into three commercial retail space purchase agreements with third parties property developers in order to purchase retail space located in Hubei and Anhui provinces, China. As of December 31, 2014, Pingtan Fishing made total payments of $22,488,003. The Company planned to use these commercial retail spaces for market expansion in the fishery product markets in central and western areas of PRC in order to capture more sales directly to final customers. In January 2015, the purchase agreements were withdrawn and the prepayments were refunded in full to Pingtan Fishing. |
Cost Method Investment
Cost Method Investment | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Cost Method Investment [Abstract] | |
COST METHOD INVESTMENT | NOTE 8 – COST METHOD INVESTMENT At December 31, 2015 and 2014, cost method investment amounted to $3,235,398 and $3,421,031, respectively. The investment represents the Company’s subsidiary, Pingtan Fishing’s minority interest in Fujian Pingtan Rural-Commercial Bank Joint-Stock Co., Ltd. (“Pingtan Rural-Commercial Bank’’), a private financial institution. Pingtan Fishing completed its registration as a shareholder on October 17, 2012 and paid RMB 21 million (approximately $3.2 million) to subscribe 5% of the common stock of Pingtan Rural-Commercial Bank. Pingtan Fishing held 15,113,250 shares and accounted for 4.8 % investment in the total equity investment of the bank as of December 31, 2015 and 2014. These shares were as collateral for the Company’s long term loan amounting to nil and $2.3 million at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. In according to ASC 325, the Company uses the cost method of accounting to record its investment since Pingtan Fishing does not have the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financing activities of Pingtan Rural-Commercial Bank. Long-term investment for which there are no quoted market prices, a reasonable estimate of fair value could not be made without incurring excessive costs. The Company monitors its investment in the non-marketable security and will recognize, if ever existing, a loss in value which is deemed to be other than temporary. The Company determined that there was no impairment on this investment as of December 31, 2015 and 2014. |
Equity Method Investment
Equity Method Investment | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Equity Method Investment [Abstract] | |
EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENT | NOTE 9 – EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENT At December 31, 2015 and 2014, equity method investment amounted to $30,486,314 and $15,964,812, respectively. The investment represents the Company’s subsidiary, Pingtan Fishing’s interest in Global Deep Ocean. On June 12, 2014, Pingtan Fishing incorporated Global Deep Ocean with other two unrelated companies in PRC. Pingtan Fishing and the other two investing companies accounted for 35%, 29% and 36% of the total ownership, respectively. Total registered capital of Global Deep Ocean is RMB 1 billion (approximately $154.1 million) and Pingtan Fishing needs to contribute RMB 350 million (approximately $53.9 million). As of September 30, 2015, Pingtan Fishing has contributed RMB 348 million (approximately $53.6 million). No company holds 50% or more of the total shares. Global Deep Ocean will process, cold storage, and transport deep ocean fishing products. The Company transferred 15% (RMB 150 million, approximately $23.1 million) of the total ownership in Global Deep Ocean to one of the other shareholders of Global Deep Ocean in December 2015. In the second half of December 2015, the Company received RMB 50 million (approximately $7.7 million) from the transferee. As of December 31, 2015, the receivable resulting from the 15% ownership transfer amounted to $15,406,659 (RMB 100 million) which is included in receivable from transferring equity method investment shares on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. As a result of this transfer, the Company and the other two investing companies accounted for 20%, 44% and 36% of the total ownership, respectively. All of the three investing companies hold less than 50% of the total shares. The Company needs to contribute RMB 200 million (approximately $30.8 million), and as of December 31, 2015, the Company has contributed RMB 198 million (approximately $30.5 million). The Company treats the equity investment in the consolidated financial statements under the equity method. Under the equity method, the investment is initially recorded at cost, adjusted for any excess of the Company’s share of the incorporated-date fair values of the investee’s identifiable net assets over the cost of the investment (if any). Thereafter, the investment is adjusted for the post incorporation change in the Company’s share of the investee’s net assets and any impairment loss relating to the investment. For the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company’s share of Global Deep Ocean’s net loss was $19,700 and $0, respectively, which was included in loss on equity method investment in the accompanying consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. The tables below present the summarized financial information, as provided to the Company by the investee, for the unconsolidated company: December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Current assets $ 52,216,844 $ 19,219,411 Noncurrent assets 4,404,656 - Current liabilities 14,945 6,028 Noncurrent liabilities - - Equity 56,606,555 19,213,383 Year ended December 31, 2015 2014 Net revenue $ - $ - Gross profit - - Loss from Operation 84,468 9,449 Net loss 84,468 9,547 |
Prepayment for Long-Term Assets
Prepayment for Long-Term Assets | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Prepayment for Long-Term Assets [Abstract] | |
PREPAYMENT FOR LONG-TERM ASSETS | NOTE 10 – PREPAYMENT FOR LONG-TERM ASSETS At December 31, 2015 and 2014, prepayment for long-term assets consisted of the following: December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Prepayment for fishing vessels’ construction $ 11,654,645 $ 13,750,102 $ 11,654,645 $ 13,750,102 |
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | |
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT | NOTE 11 – PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT At December 31, 2015 and 2014, property, plant and equipment consisted of the following: Useful life December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Fishing vessels 10 - 20 Years $ 108,182,380 $ 98,395,721 Vehicles 5 Years 129,824 137,273 Office and other equipment 3 – 5 Years 1,215,692 1,269,089 Fishing vessels under construction - - 19,356,241 109,527,896 119,158,324 Less: accumulated depreciation (14,972,782 ) (9,177,707 ) $ 94,555,114 $ 109,980,617 For the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, depreciation expense amounted to $6,353,055, $6,017,886 and $2,394,692, respectively, of which $6,120,248, $5,988,845 and $2,368,010, respectively, was included in cost of revenue and inventories, and the remainder was included in general and administrative expense, respectively. The vessels under construction are not subject to depreciation. Upon completion of the construction, fishing vessels under construction balances will be reclassified to fishing vessels. On June 26, 2015, the Company acquired 6 fishing vessels for the appraised fair market value of approximately $56.2 million from Fuzhou Yishun Deep-Sea Fishing Co., Ltd. (“Yishun”) and Fuzhou Honglong Ocean Fishery Co., Ltd. (“Hong Long”), two related parties under common control. Accordingly, the transaction between the Company and these two related parties was accounted as a common control transaction pursuant to ASC 805-50 and it related subsections. Based on Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 805-50, the Company recorded the value of $0 as the cost of the vessels since the 6 vessels had been fully depreciated in Hong Long and Yishun’s books at the date of transfer. The balance of approximately $56.2 million above cost was treated as a return of capital in the equity accounts and was recorded as a reduction in additional paid-in capital. At December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company had 28 and 33 fishing vessels with net carrying amount of approximately $22.3 million and $28.6 million, respectively, pledged as collateral for its bank loans. |
Related Parties Transactions
Related Parties Transactions | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Related Parties Transactions [Abstract] | |
RELATED PARTIES TRANSACTIONS | NOTE 12 – RELATED PARTIES TRANSACTIONS Prepaid expenses – related parties At December 31, 2015 and 2014, prepaid expenses – related parties consisted of the following: December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Prepaid fuel cost and other items to PT. Avona Mina Lestari (1) $ 1,127,257 $ 1,632,352 Prepaid fuel cost to Hai Yi Shipping Limited (2) 783,370 2,070,023 Prepaid fuel cost to Haifeng Dafu Enterprise Company Limited (3) 868,668 399,735 Prepaid fuel cost to Hong Fa Shipping Limited (4) 1,860,871 1,854,131 Prepaid fuel cost to PT. Dwikarya Reksa Abadi (5) - 1,363,734 $ 4,640,166 $ 7,319,975 (1) PT. Avona Mina Lestari is an affiliate company controlled by Xinrong Zhuo family. (2) Hai Yi Shipping Limited is an affiliate company ultimately controlled by Xinrong Zhuo, CEO of the Company. (3) Haifeng Dafu Enterprise Company Limited is an affiliate company ultimately controlled by Xinrong Zhuo, CEO of the Company. (4) Hong Fa Shipping Limited is an affiliate company owned by Xinrong Zhuo, CEO of the Company. (5) PT Dwikarya Reksa Abadi is an affiliated company controlled by Xinrong Zhuo family. Deferred expenses – related parties At December 31, 2015 and 2014, deferred expenses – related parties consisted of the following: December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Prepaid fishing licenses application fees to PT. Avona Mina Lestari $ - $ 764,787 Prepaid fishing licenses application fees to Hong Long (1) - 264,327 $ - $ 1,029,114 (1) Hong Long is an affiliate company majority owned and controlled by Ping Lin, spouse of the Company’s CEO. PT. Avona Mina Lestari and Hong Long act as agents to apply fishing licenses for the Company and pay the related fishing licenses application fees on behalf of the Company. Therefore, the Company either prepays or reimburses them for fishing licenses application fees paid on behalf of the Company. Other receivable – related parties At December 31, 2015 and 2014, other receivable – related parties consisted of the following: December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Advance to Zhiyan Lin (1) $ 3,836,258 $ - Advance to Honghong Zhuo (2) 4,051,269 - $ 7,887,527 $ - (1) Zhiyan Lin is a shareholder and legal representative of Pingtan Fishing. (2) Honghong Zhuo is daughter of Xinrong Zhuo. In connection with the termination of VIE structure and to comply with PRC regulation, the Company paid RMB 83 million (approximately $12.8 million) in total, which is Pingtan Fishing’s registered capital, to Pingtan Fishing’s Shareholders to transfer their 100% of equity interest of Pingtan Fishing to Fujian Heyue, the Company’s subsidiary pursuant to the Equity Transfer Agreement dated February 9, 2015. Those payments will be returned in full to the Company within one year. Accounts payable - related party At December 31, 2015 and 2014, accounts payable - related party consisted of the following: Name of related party December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Hong Long $ 408,631 $ 2,601,314 $ 408,631 $ 2,601,314 These accounts payable – related party amount are short-term in nature, non-interest bearing, unsecured and payable on demand. Due to related parties At December 31, 2015 and 2014, the due to related parties amount consisted of the following: December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Advance from Hong Fa Shipping Limited $ - $ 1,000,000 Advance from Xinrong Zhuo, Chief Executive Officer 1,361,290 1,350,000 Accrued compensation for Xinrong Zhuo 3,354 3,352 Accrued compensation for Roy Yu, Chief Financial Officer 20,000 20,000 $ 1,384,644 $ 2,373,352 These advances are short-term in nature, non-interest bearing, unsecured and payable on demand. Sales to related party During the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, sales to related party were as follows: Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Sale of frozen fish and other marine catches to Shenzhen Western Coast Fisherman Pier Co., Ltd. (1) $ - $ - $ 10,372,611 $ - $ - $ 10,372,611 (1) Shenzhen Western Coast Fisherman Pier Co., Ltd. is an affiliate company owned by Xinrong Zhuo, the Company’s CEO. Purchases from related parties During the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, purchases from related parties were as follows: Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Purchase of fuel, fishing nets and other on-board consumables from PT. Avona Mina Lestari $ 1,276,049 $ - $ 14,746,582 from Hong Fa Shipping Limited 11,328,966 30,996,630 - from Haifeng Dafu Enterprise Co., Ltd. 11,116 4,877,460 - from Hai Yi Shipping Ltd. 4,739,278 4,678,520 - from PT. Dwikarya Reksa Abadi 1,414,640 - 757,557 from Zhiyan Lin - 34,230 1,126 from Fuzhou Honglong Ocean Fishery Co., Ltd. - 45,409,020 - 18,770,049 85,995,860 15,505,265 Purchase of vessel maintenance service from PT. Avona Mina Lestari 6,529,495 3,543,925 2,981,043 from PT. Dwikarya Reksa Abadi 3,207,011 3,385,466 - 9,736,506 6,929,391 2,981,043 Purchase of transportation service from Fuzhou Honglong Ocean Fishery Co., Ltd. 177,567 9,925,585 - from Haifeng Dafu Enterprise Company Limited - 3,331,554 4,122,861 from Hai Yi Shipping Limited 305,686 1,695,132 1,653,682 from Hong Fa Shipping Limited - 2,550,872 3,345,589 from PT. Avona Mina Lestari - - 35,149 483,253 17,503,143 9,157,281 Purchase of Indonesia vessel agent service from PT. Avona Mina Lestari (1) 2,317 1,225,000 1,042,738 from PT. Dwikarya Reksa Abadi (1) - 1,298,329 - $ 2,317 $ 2,523,329 $ 1,042,738 (1) PT. Avona Mina Lestari and PT. Dwikarya Reksa Abadi act as Pingtan Fishing’s agents to apply and renew Indonesia fishing licenses and Pingtan Fishing pays the agent service fees to them. On June 26, 2015, the Company entered into a master agreement with each of Fuzhou Honglong Ocean Fishery Co., Ltd, (“Hong Long”) and Fuzhou Yishun Deep-Sea Fishing Co., Ltd. (“Yishun”), which are owned by the Company’s controlling shareholder and Chairman and CEO, Mr. Xinrong Zhuo, for the acquisition of 6 fishing vessels with total consideration of approximately $56.2 million representing the fair market value on the date of acquisition. The transaction between the Company and these two related companies was accounted as common control transaction. Based on Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 805-50, the Company recorded the value of $0 as the cost of the vessels since the 6 vessels had been fully depreciated in Hong Long and Yishun’s books at the date of transfer. The balance of approximately $56.2 million above cost was treated as a return of capital in the equity accounts and was recorded as a reduction in additional paid-in capital. Operating lease On July 31, 2012, the Company entered into a lease for office space with Ping Lin, spouse of the Company’s CEO, (the “Office Lease”). Pursuant to the Office Lease, annual payments of RMB 84,000 (approximately $13,500) were due for each year of the term. The term of the Office Lease was 3 years and expired on August 1, 2015. On August 1, 2015, the Company renewed the Office Lease. Pursuant to the renewed Office Lease, the annual rent is RMB 84,000 (approximately $13,500). The term of the renewed Office Lease is 1 year and expires on August 1, 2016. For the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, rent expense related to the Office Lease amounted $13,510, $13,674 and $13,678, respectively. Future minimum rental payment required under the Office Lease is as follows: Year Ending December 31: Amount 2016 $ 7,881 Rental and related administrative service agreement On July 1, 2013, the Company entered into a service agreement with Hai Yi Shipping Limited that provided the Company a portion of use of premises located in Hong Kong as office and provided related administrative service (the “Service Agreement”). Pursuant to the Service Agreement, monthly payments of Hong Kong Dollar (“HK$”) HK$298,500 (approximately $38,500) were due for each month of the term. The term of the Service Agreement was 1.5 years and expired on December 31, 2014. The Company renewed the Service Agreement. Pursuant to the renewed Service Agreement, the monthly payments are HK$298,500 (approximately $38,500) and the renewed Service Agreement expires on December 31, 2016. For the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, rent expense and corresponding administrative service charge related to the Service Agreement amounted to $462,387, $461,934 and $230,903, respectively. Future minimum rental and related administrative service charge payment required under the Service Agreement is as follows: Year ending December 31: Amount 2016 $ 462,387 |
Bank Loans
Bank Loans | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Bank Loans [Abstract] | |
BANK LOANS | NOTE 13 – BANK LOANS Short-term bank loans Short-term bank loans represent the amounts due to various banks that are due within one year. These loans can be renewed with the banks upon maturities. At December 31, 2015 and 2014, short-term bank loans consisted of the following: December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Loan from China Development Bank, due on July 22, 2015 with variable annual interest rate based on LIBOR (1) $ - $ 5,000,000 Loan from China Development Bank, due on March 9, 2015 with variable annual interest rate based on LIBOR (1) - 3,185,980 Loan from China Development Bank, due on November 24, 2015 with variable annual interest rate based on LIBOR (1) - 9,500,000 Loan from China Development Bank, due on December 22, 2015 with variable annual interest rate based on LIBOR (1) - 5,000,000 Loan from China Development Bank, due on December 29, 2015 with variable annual interest rate based on LIBOR (1) - 5,000,000 Loan from Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, due on January 23, 2015 with annual interest rate of 2.200% at December 31, 2014, guaranteed by Xinrong Zhuo and repaid on due date - 1,640,693 Loan from Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, due on February 17, 2015 with annual interest rate of 2.000% at December 31, 2014, guaranteed by Xinrong Zhuo and repaid on due date - 1,027,217 Loan from China Development Bank, due on February 11, 2016 with variable annual interest rate based on LIBOR (1) 7,000,000 - Loan from China Development Bank, due on November 25, 2016 with variable annual interest rate based on LIBOR (1) 4,000,000 - Loan from China Development Bank, due on December 9, 2016 with variable annual interest rate based on LIBOR (1) 4,000,000 - Loan from Fujian Haixia Bank, due on September 7, 2016 with annual interest rate of 7.360% at December 31, 2015, collateralized by Pingtan Fishing's 17 fishing vessels 4,621,998 - Loan from Fujian Haixia Bank, due on September 20, 2016 with annual interest rate of 1.621% at December 31, 2015, collateralized by Pingtan Fishing’s 17 fishing vessels 2,349,440 - $ 21,971,438 $ 30,353,890 (1) Represents six-month LIBOR rate on the loan commencement date. Long-term bank loans Long-term bank loans represent the amounts due to various banks lasting over one year. Usually, the long-term bank loans cannot be renewed with these banks upon maturities. At December 31, 2015 and 2014, long-term bank loans consisted of the following: December 31, December 31, 2014 Loan from China Minsheng Bank, due on various dates until March 16, 2015 with annual interest rate of 7.741% at December 31, 2014, collateralized by Pingtan Fishing's and Hong Long's fishing vessels and guaranteed by Xinrong Zhuo and repaid on various scheduled due dates $ - $ 4,874,969 Loan from Fujian Haixia Bank, due on various dates until March 22, 2015 with annual interest rate of 8.400% at December 31, 2014, guaranteed by Xinrong Zhuo and repaid on various scheduled due dates - 1,629,062 Loan from The Export-Import Bank of China, due on various dates until December 10, 2017 with annual interest rate of 4.750% and 6.400% at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, collateralized by Hong Long's investment in equity interest of a China local bank 14,312,786 20,265,537 Loan from The Export-Import Bank of China, due on various dates until December 10, 2017 with annual interest rate of 4.750% and 6.400% at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, collateralized by Fujian International Trading and Transportation Co., Ltd.'s investment in equity interest of a China local bank 2,310,999 3,453,612 Loan from The Export-Import Bank of China, due on various dates until December 10, 2017 with annual interest rate of 4.750% and 6.400% at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, guaranteed by Hong Long 7,456,823 12,413,456 Loan from The Export-Import Bank of China, due on various dates until December 10, 2017 with annual interest rate of 6.400% at December 31, 2014, collateralized by Pingtan Fishing's investment in equity interest of a China local bank and repaid in the third quarter of 2015 - 1,906,003 Loan from China Development Bank, due on various dates until November 27, 2023 with annual interest rate of 5.145% and 6.8775% at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, guaranteed by Xinrong Zhuo, Honghong Zhuo, Mr. and Mrs. Zhiyan Lin and 6 fishing vessels 11,169,827 12,951,048 Total long-term bank loans $ 35,250,435 $ 57,493,687 Less: current portion (12,679,680 ) (18,868,616 ) Long-term bank loans, non-current portion $ 22,570,755 $ 38,625,071 The future maturities of long-term bank loans are as follows: Due in year ending December 31, Principal 2016 $ 12,679,680 2017 13,865,993 2018 1,386,599 2019 1,463,633 2020 1,540,666 Thereafter 4,313,864 $ 35,250,435 Less: current portion (12,679,680 ) Long-term liability $ 22,570,755 The weighted average interest rate for short-term bank loans was approximately 3.2%, 3.6% and 8.7%for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The weighted average interest rate for long-term bank loans was approximately 5.7%, 6.8% and 6.8% for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, interest expense related to bank loans amounted to $3,630,200, $5,652,572 and $4,396,285, respectively, of which, $0, $836,902 and $1,094,589 was capitalized to construction-in-progress, respectively. |
Accrued Liabilities and Other P
Accrued Liabilities and Other Payables | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Accrued Liabilities and Other Payables [Abstract] | |
ACCRUED LIABILITIES AND OTHER PAYABLES | NOTE 14 – ACCRUED LIABILITIES AND OTHER PAYABLES At December 31, 2015 and 2014, accrued liabilities and other payables consisted of the following: December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Accrued salaries and related benefits $ 4,935,942 $ 5,164,936 Accrued interest due 6,635 178,381 Accrued professional fees - 11,099 Other 101,472 247,891 $ 5,044,049 $ 5,602,307 |
Shareholders' Equity
Shareholders' Equity | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Shareholders' Equity [Abstract] | |
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | NOTE 15 – SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY Warrants An aggregate of 30,329,883 ordinary shares and 3,966,667 warrants were originally issued by CGEI to Chum Capital Group Limited, in connection with a private placement prior to CGEI’s initial public offering, and that became exercisable for the Company’s ordinary shares beginning on March 27, 2013 (the “Sponsor Warrants”). The Sponsor Warrants have been registered for resale by the selling security-holders under Form S-3 filed on June 17, 2013 and declared effective on June 19, 2013. On June 2, 2011, the Company sold 5,000,000 units, at an offering price of $10.00 per unit, generating gross proceeds of $50,000,000. Each unit consists of one ordinary share, $0.001 par value, of the Company and one purchase warrant. Each warrant will entitle the holder to purchase from the Company one ordinary share at an exercise price of $12.00 commencing upon the completion of a business combination and expiring five years from the consummation of a business combination. The Company also registered an aggregate of 8,966,667 ordinary shares that are issuable by the Company upon exercise of the 3,966,667 Sponsor Warrants and 5,000,000 warrants that were issued in the CGEI’s initial public offering (the “Public Warrants”) and that became exercisable upon the consummation of the transactions contemplated by that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of October 24, 2012, between CGEI, CDGC, China Growth Dredging Sub Ltd. and Xinrong Zhuo and by that certain Share Purchase Agreement, dated as of October 24, 2012, between CGEI and Merchant Supreme. Each Public Warrants and Sponsor Warrant (the “Warrants”) entitles the registered holder thereof to purchase one of the Company’s ordinary shares upon payment of the exercise price of $12.00 per share. The Sponsor Warrants are identical to the Public Warrants except that the Sponsor Warrants will be exercisable for cash or on a cashless basis, at the holder’s option, and will not be redeemable by the Company, in each case so long as they are still held by these purchases or their transferees. In accordance with U.S. GAAP, the Company accounted for the Warrants as equity instruments. There were no stock warrants issued, expired/terminated/forfeited, exercised during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014. The following table summarizes the shares of the Company’s ordinary stock issuable upon exercise of warrants outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2015: Warrants outstanding Warrants exercisable exercise price Number outstanding at December 31, 2015 Weighted average remaining contractual life (years) Weighted average exercise price number exercisable at December 31, 2015 Weighted average exercise price $ 12.00 8,966,667 2.2 $ 12.00 8,966,667 $ 12.00 Statutory reserve Pingtan Guansheng, Fujian Heyue, Pingtan Fishing, Pingtan Dingxin, Pingtan Duoying and Pingtan Ruiying operate in the PRC, are required to reserve 10% of their net profits after income tax, as determined in accordance with the PRC accounting rules and regulations. Appropriation to the statutory reserve by the Company is based on profit arrived at under PRC accounting standards for business enterprises for each year. The statutory reserves of the Company represent the statutory reserves of the above-mentioned companies as required under the PRC law. The profit arrived at must be set off against any accumulated losses sustained by the Company in prior years, before allocation is made to the statutory reserve. Appropriation to the statutory reserve must be made before distribution of dividends to shareholders. The appropriation is required until the statutory reserve reaches 50% of the registered capital. This statutory reserve is not distributable in the form of cash dividends. Pingtan Guansheng, Pingtan Dingxin, Pingtan Duoying and Pingtan Ruiying had sustained losses since their establishments. Therefore, no appropriation of net profits to the statutory reserves was required. For the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, statutory reserve activities for Pingtan Fishing and Fujian Heyue were as follows: Pingtan Fishing Fujian Heyue Total Balance - December 31, 2013 $ 6,412,892 $ - $ 6,412,892 Addition to statutory reserve - - - Balance – December 31, 2014 6,412,892 - 6,412,892 Addition to statutory reserve 2,174,753 804,182 2,978,935 Balance – December 31, 2015 $ 8,587,645 $ 804,182 $ 9,391,827 |
Certain Risks and Concentration
Certain Risks and Concentrations | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Certain Risks and Concentrations [Abstract] | |
CERTAIN RISKS AND CONCENTRATIONS | NOTE 16 – CERTAIN RISKS AND CONCENTRATIONS Credit risk At December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company’s cash included bank deposits in accounts maintained within the PRC and Hong Kong where there are currently no rules or regulations in place for obligatory insurance to cover bank deposits in event of bank failure. However, the Company does not experience any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to any significant risks on its cash in bank accounts. Major customers No customer accounted for 10% or more of the Company’s sales during the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013. Major suppliers The following table sets forth information as to each supplier that accounted for 10% or more of the Company’s purchases for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013. Year Ended December 31, Supplier 2015 2014 2013 A * 10 % 22 % B (PT Avona Mina Lestari, a related party) 34 % * 26 % C (Hong Fa Shipping Limited, a related party) 30 % 23 % 23 % D (Hong Long, a related party) 11 % 44 % * E (Hai Yi Shipping Limited, a related party) 14 % * * * less than 10% |
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract] | |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | NOTE 17 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Severance payments The Company has employment agreements with certain employees that provided severance payments upon termination of employment under certain circumstances, as defined in the applicable agreements. The Company has estimated its possible severance payments of approximately $10,000 as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, which have not been reflected in its consolidated financial statements. Class action On January 14, 2015, a purported class action was filed by Paul Fila, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, against the Company and certain of its executive officers and directors in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. As with any litigation proceeding, the Company cannot predict with certainty the eventual outcome of any outstanding legal actions. The Company expects to incur expenses in connection with the defense of this lawsuit, and it may have to pay damages or settlement costs in connection with any resolution thereof. Operating lease See note 12 for related party operating lease commitment. Rental payment and related administrative service charge See note 12 for related party rental and related administrative service agreement commitment. Equity investment commitment On June 12, 2014, Pingtan Fishing incorporated an equity investment with two companies for the fishery processing purpose. Total registered capital of the equity investment is approximately $154.1 million (RMB 1 billion) and Pingtan Fishing accounted for 35% of the total ownership. Accordingly, Pingtan Fishing has the obligation to contribute approximately $53.9 million (RMB 350 million) as the equity investment’s registered capital. In the fourth quarter of 2015, Pingtan fishing transferred 15% of the total ownership to a third party. Therefore, Pingtan Fishing has the obligation to contribute approximately $30.8 million (RMB 200 million) as the equity investment’s registered capital. As of December 31, 2015, the Pingtan Fishing has contributed approximately $30.5 million (RMB 198 million) as registered capital that was recorded as equity method investment on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Pingtan Fishing intends to use its present working capital together with bank loans to fund the project cost. |
Condensed Parent Company Financ
Condensed Parent Company Financial Information | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Condensed Parent Company Financial Information [Abstract] | |
CONDENSED PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL INFORMATION | NOTE 18 – CONDENSED PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL INFORMATION The condensed parent company financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Rule 12-04, Schedule I of Regulation S-X as the restricted net assets of the Company’s China-based operating subsidiaries’ and VIE’s exceed 25% of the consolidated net assets of Pingtan Marine Enterprise Ltd. The condensed parent company financial statements have been prepared using the same accounting principles and policies described in the notes to the consolidated financial statements, with the only exception being that the parent company accounts for its subsidiaries and VIEs using the equity method. Refer to the consolidated financial statements and notes presented above for additional information and disclosures with respect to these financial statements. PINGTAN MARINE ENTERPRISE LTD. Condensed Parent Company Balance Sheets December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 ASSETS Current assets: Cash $ 171,329 $ 399,849 Prepaid expenses - 2,819 Other receivable 75,000 64 Investments in subsidiaries and VIEs at equity 149,195,133 125,961,030 Total current assets 149,441,462 126,363,762 Other assets: Property, plant and equipment 23,681,715 25,289,869 Total assets $ 173,123,177 $ 151,653,631 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current liabilities: Accrued liabilities and other payables $ - $ 21,345 Due to related parties 6,283,354 2,373,352 Total liabilities 6,283,354 2,394,697 Shareholders' equity: Equity attributable to owners of the company: Ordinary shares ($0.001 par value; 225,000,000 shares authorized; 79,055,053 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2015 and 2014) 79,055 79,055 Additional paid-in capital 111,008,085 117,525,377 Retained earnings 43,709,867 27,728,602 Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income (4,326,351 ) 3,925,900 Total equity attributable to owners of the company 150,470,656 149,258,934 Non-controlling interest 16,369,167 - Total shareholders' equity 166,839,823 149,258,934 Total liabilities and equity $ 173,123,177 $ 151,653,631 PINGTAN MARINE ENTERPRISE LTD. Condensed Parent Company Statements of Operations For the Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Revenue $ - $ - $ - Cost of revenue - - - Operating expenses: General and administrative (2,074,964 ) (1,899,368 ) (2,225,543 ) Total operating expenses (2,074,964 ) (1,899,368 ) (2,225,543 ) Loss from operations (2,074,964 ) (1,899,368 ) (2,225,543 ) Other (expense) income (593 ) 82,855 117 Loss attributable to parent only (2,075,557 ) (1,816,513 ) (2,225,426 ) Equity in earnings of subsidiaries and VIEs 21,633,959 87,577,218 101,271,882 Net income 19,558,402 85,760,705 99,046,456 Less: net income attributable to the non-controlling interest 1,205,485 - - Net income attributable to owners of the company $ 18,352,917 $ 85,760,705 $ 99,046,456 PINGTAN MARINE ENTERPRISE LTD. Condensed Parent Company Statements of Cash Flows For the Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net income $ 19,558,402 $ 85,760,705 $ 99,046,456 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities: Equity in earnings of subsidiaries and VIEs (21,633,959 ) (87,577,218 ) (101,271,882 ) Changes in assets and liabilities: Prepaid expenses 2,819 1 21,180 Other receivable (75,000 ) (33 ) - Accrued liabilities and other payables (11,099 ) (198,075 ) 201,654 Due to related parties 2 23,352 - NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES (2,158,835 ) (1,991,268 ) (2,002,592 ) CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Investment payments to subsidiaries and VIEs (244,033 ) - (1,316,079 ) NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (244,033 ) - (1,316,079 ) CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Cash acquired from subsidiaries and VIEs 636,000 584,983 - Advances from related parties 3,910,000 2,350,000 - Payments made for dividend (2,371,652 ) (790,550 ) - Cash acquired in recapitalization - - 3,565,355 NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES 2,174,348 2,144,433 3,565,355 NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH (228,520 ) 153,165 246,684 CASH - beginning of year 399,849 246,684 - CASH - end of year $ 171,329 $ 399,849 $ 246,684 Notes to the Condensed Parent Company Financial Statements Note 1. Basis of Preparation The condensed financial information of the Company has been prepared using the same accounting policies as set out in the Group’s consolidated financial statements except that the Company used the equity method to account for investments in its subsidiaries and VIEs. Note 2. Investments in Subsidiaries and VIEs The Company and its subsidiaries and variable interest entities were included in the consolidated financial statements where the inter-company balances and transactions were eliminated upon consolidation. For purpose of the Company’s stand-alone financial statements, its investments in subsidiaries and variable interest entities were reported using the equity method of accounting. The Company’s share of income and losses from its subsidiaries and variable interest entities were reported as equity in earnings of subsidiaries and variable interest entities in the accompanying parent company financial statements. Note 3. Retained Earnings The retained earnings in the Company’s stand-alone financial statements do not represent the distributable earnings of the Group as it includes the statutory reserve of its subsidiaries and VIEs in PRC of $9,391,827 and $6,412,892 as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. |
Selected Quarterly Financial Da
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) [Abstract] | |
SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED) | NOTE 19 - SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED) Set forth below is the unaudited selected quarterly financial data. We believe that all necessary adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, have been included in the amounts stated below to present fairly, and in accordance with GAAP, the unaudited selected quarterly financial data when read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements (in thousands, except share and per share data). The sum of the quarterly net income per share amounts do not necessarily equal the annual amount reported, as per share amounts are computed independently for each quarter and the annual period based on the weighted average common shares outstanding in each period. The operating results for any quarter are not necessarily indicative of results for any future period. Quarter 2015 First Second Third Fourth Revenue $ 28,733 $ 15,254 $ 2,741 $ 13,972 Gross profit (loss) 11,467 1,206 (6,508 ) (8,941 ) Net income (loss) 8,416 (1,584 ) 22,518 (9,792 ) Net income (loss) attributable to owners of the company 8,223 (1,482 ) 20,684 (9,072 ) Basic and diluted net income (loss) per ordinary share attributable to owners of the company $ 0.10 $ (0.02 ) $ 0.26 $ (0.11 ) Quarter 2014 First Second Third Fourth Revenue $ 65,583 $ 56,909 $ 54,417 $ 56,518 Gross profit 25,599 17,437 15,484 19,066 Net income 23,389 14,842 14,195 33,335 Net income attributable to owners of the company 23,389 14,842 14,195 33,335 Basic and diluted net income per ordinary share attributable to owners of the company $ 0.30 $ 0.19 $ 0.18 $ 0.41 |
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Subsequent Events [Abstract] | |
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS | NOTE 20 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS On February 11, 2016, the Company repaid short-term bank loan of $7,000,000 to China Development Bank in according to loan repayment schedule. On July 1, 2013, the Company entered into a service agreement with Hai Yi Shipping Limited that provided it a portion of use of premises located in Hong Kong as office and provided related administrative service (the “Service Agreement”). On January 1, 2016, the Company renewed the Service Agreement. Pursuant to the renewed Service Agreement, the monthly payments are HK$298,500 (approximately $38,500) and the renewed Service Agreement expires on December 31, 2016. In December 2015, the Company transferred 15% (RMB 150 million, approximately $23.1 million) of the total ownership in Global Deep Ocean to one of the other shareholders of Global Deep Ocean (See note 9). In the second half of December 2015, the Company received RMB 50 million (approximately $7.7 million) and in January and February 2016, the Company received RMB 100 million (approximately $15.4 million), from the transferee. The subsequent collections made as follows: Date Amount 1/5/2016 $ 3,081,332 1/6/2016 3,081,332 2/1/2016 3,081,332 2/2/2016 3,081,332 2/4/2016 462,200 2/4/2016 2,619,130 Total $ 15,406,658 On February 3, 2016, one of the Company’s suppliers, Fujian Ninghai Investment Limited Liability Company (“Fujian Ninghai”) assigned certain advances from Fujian Heyue for fish goods amounting to $31,900,549 to Qingdao Zhongtai Oean Fishing Limited Liability Company (“Qingdao Zhongtai”). In connection with this assignment, the Company and Fujian Ninghai and Qingdao Zhongtai entered into a Three-party Agreement. According to the Three-party Agreement, Fujian Ninghai assigned all of its interest to Qingdao Zhongtai and Fujian Heyue has the right to receive refund for the advances if the situation of demands and supplies changes. As an exchange, Qingdao Zhongtai will assume corresponding obligations arising under the assignment agreement. |
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Basis of presentation | Basis of presentation The accompanying consolidated financial statements and related notes have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP). The Company’s consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its wholly-owned subsidiaries and VIEs in which the Company is the primary beneficiary. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared as if the existing corporate structure had been in existence throughout the periods presented and as if the reorganization had occurred as of the beginning of the earliest period presented. |
Use of estimates | Use of estimates The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses, and the related disclosures at the date of the financial statements and during the reporting period. Actual results could materially differ from these estimates. Significant estimates in the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 include allowance for doubtful accounts, reserve for inventories, the useful life of property, plant and equipment, assumptions used in assessing impairment of long-term assets and valuation of deferred tax assets and accruals for taxes due. |
Cash | Cash Cash consists of cash on hand and cash in banks. The Company maintains cash with various financial institutions in China and Hong Kong and none of these deposits are covered by insurance. At December 31, 2015 and 2014, cash balances in China are $11,276,429 and $12,486,630, respectively, and cash balances in Hong Kong are $172,255 and $265,642, respectively, and are uninsured. The Company has not experienced any losses in bank accounts and believes it is not exposed to any risks on its cash in bank accounts. |
Restricted cash | Restricted cash Restricted cash consists of cash deposits held by China Development Bank to secure short term bank loans from China Development Bank. At December 31, 2015 and 2014, restricted cash amounted $1,577,642 and $0, respectively. |
Fair value of financial instruments | Fair value of financial instruments The Company adopted the guidance of ASC Topic 820 for fair value measurements which clarifies the definition of fair value, prescribes methods for measuring fair value, and establishes a fair value hierarchy to classify the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows: Level 1-Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities available at the measurement date. Level 2-Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable, and inputs derived from or corroborated by observable market data. Level 3-Inputs are unobservable inputs which reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions on what assumptions the market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best available information. The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets for cash, restricted cash, accounts receivable, inventories, advances to suppliers, prepaid expenses, prepaid expenses – related parties, deferred expenses – related parties, receivable from transferring equity method investment shares, other receivables, other receivable – related parties, accounts payable, accounts payable – related party, advances from customers, bank loans, accrued liabilities and other payables, and due to related parties approximate their fair market value based on the short-term maturity of these instruments. As of December 31, 2015, the Company does not have any assets or liabilities that are measured on a recurring basis at fair value. The Company’s short-term bank borrowings that are considered Level 2 financial instruments measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of December 31, 2015. The Company does not have any level 3 financial instruments. ASC Topic 825-10 “Financial Instruments” allows entities to voluntarily choose to measure certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value (fair value option). The fair value option may be elected on an instrument-by-instrument basis and is irrevocable, unless a new election date occurs. If the fair value option is elected for an instrument, unrealized gains and losses for that instrument should be reported in earnings at each subsequent reporting date. The Company did not elect to apply the fair value option to any outstanding instruments. |
Accounts receivable | Accounts receivable Accounts receivable are presented net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company maintains allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses. The Company reviews the accounts receivable on a periodic basis and makes general and specific allowance when there is doubt as to the collectability of individual balances. In evaluating the collectability of individual receivable balance, the Company considers many factors, including the age of the balance, a customer’s historical payment history, its current credit-worthiness and current economic trends. Accounts are written off after exhaustive efforts at collection. The Company only grants credit terms to established customers who are deemed to be financially responsible. Credit periods to customers are within 180 days after customers received the purchased goods. At December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company has established, based on a review of its outstanding balances, an allowance for doubtful accounts in the amounts of $372,634 and $1,174,121, respectively. |
Inventories | Inventories Inventories, consisting of frozen fish and marine catches, are stated at the lower of cost or market utilizing the weighted average method. The Cost of inventories comprises of fuel, freight, depreciation, direct labor, consumables, and government levied charges and taxes. Consumables include fishing nets and metal containers used by fishing vessels. The Company’s fishing fleets in Indian and Indonesian waters and Western and Central Pacific Ocean of the international waters operate throughout the year, although the May to July period demonstrates lower catch quantities compared to the October to January period, which is the peak season. An allowance is established when management determines that certain inventories may not be saleable. If inventory costs exceed expected market value due to obsolescence or quantities in excess of expected demand, the Company will record reserve for the difference between the cost and the market value. These reserves are recorded based on estimates. At December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company recorded reserve for inventories in the amount of $218,236 and $0, respectively. |
Advances to suppliers | Advances to suppliers Advances to suppliers represent the cash paid in advance for the purchase of raw material from suppliers. The advance payments are intended to ensure preferential pricing and delivery. The amounts advanced under such arrangements totaled $35,994,146 and $0 at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. |
Receivable from transferring equity method investment shares | Receivable from transferring equity method investment shares In order to improve and focus on fishing business, the Company transferred 15% (RMB 150 million, approximately $23.1 million) of the total ownership in Global Deep Ocean Fishing (Pingtan) Industrial Limited (the “Global Deep Ocean”) to another shareholder of Global Deep Ocean in December 2015 (See note 9). In the second half of December 2015, the Company received RMB 50 million (approximately $7.7 million) from the transferee. As of December 31, 2015, the receivable resulting from the 15% ownership transfer amounted to $15,406,659 (RMB 100 million). The receivable was collected in full in January and February 2016. |
Fishing licenses | Fishing licenses Each of the Company’s fishing vessels requires an approval from Ministry of Agriculture of the People's Republic of China to carry out ocean fishing projects in foreign territories. These approvals are valid for a period from three to twelve months, and are awarded to the Company at no cost. The Company applies for the renewal of the approval prior to expiration to avoid interruptions of fishing vessels’ operations. Each of the Company’s fishing vessels operated in Indonesian waters requires a fishing license granted by the authority in Indonesia. Indonesian fishing licenses remain effective for a period of twelve months and the Company applies for renewal prior to expiration. The Company records the cost of Indonesian fishing licenses in deferred expenses on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and amortizes over the effective periods of the licenses. |
Investment in unconsolidated company - Global Deep Ocean | Investment in unconsolidated company – Global Deep Ocean The Company use the equity method of accounting for its investment in, and earning or loss of, company that it does not control but over which it does exert significant influence. The Company considers whether the fair value of its equity method investment has declined below its carrying value whenever adverse events or changes in circumstances indicate that recorded value may not be recoverable. If the Company considers any decline to be other than temporary (based on various factors, including historical financial results and the overall health of the investee), then a write -down would be recorded to estimated fair value. See Note 9 for discussion of equity method investment. |
Property, plant and equipment | Property, plant and equipment Property, plant and equipment are carried at cost and are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets. The cost of repairs and maintenance is expensed as incurred; major replacements and improvements are capitalized. When assets are retired or disposed of, the cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts, and any resulting gains or losses are included in income in the year of disposition. The Company examines the possibility of decreases in the value of fixed assets when events or changes in circumstances reflect the fact that their recorded value may not be recoverable. Included in property, plant and equipment are fishing vessels under construction which includes the costs of construction and any interest charges arising from borrowings used to finance these assets during the period of construction of the assets. No provision for depreciation is made on fishing vessels under construction until such time as the relevant assets are completed and ready for their intended use. The estimated useful lives of the assets are as follows: Estimated useful life Fishing vessels 10 - 20 Years Vehicles 5 Years Office and other equipment 3 - 5 Years Expenditures for repairs and maintenance, which do not extend the useful life of the assets, are expensed as incurred. |
Capitalized interest | Capitalized interest Interest associated with the construction of fishing vessels is capitalized and included in the cost of the fishing vessels. When no debt is incurred specifically for the construction of a fishing vessel, interest is capitalized on amounts expended on the construction using weighted-average cost of the Company’s outstanding borrowings. Capitalization of interest ceases when the construction is substantially complete or the construction activity is suspended for more than a brief period. The Company capitalized interest of $0, $836,902 and $1,094,589 for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively, in the fishing vessels under construction. |
Impairment of long-lived assets | Impairment of long-lived assets In accordance with ASC Topic 360, the Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be fully recoverable, or at least annually. The Company recognizes an impairment loss when the sum of expected undiscounted future cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset. The amount of impairment is measured as the difference between the asset’s estimated fair value and its book value. The Company did not record any impairment charge for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013. |
Advances from customers | Advances from customers Advances from customers at December 31, 2015 and 2014 amounted to $0 and $164,724, respectively, and consist of prepayments from customers for merchandise that had not yet been shipped or delivered. The Company will recognize the deposits as revenue as customers take delivery of the goods and the purchase price is fixed and collectability is reasonably assured in accordance with the Company’s revenue recognition policy. |
Revenue recognition | Revenue recognition Pursuant to the guidance of ASC Topic 605 and ASC Topic 360, the Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, the purchase price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. With respect to the sale of frozen fish and other marine catches to third party customers, most of which are sole proprietor regional wholesalers in China, the Company recognizes revenue when customers pick up purchased goods at the Company’s cold storage warehouse, after payment is received by the Company or credit sale is approved by the Company for recurring customers who have a history of financial responsibility. The Company does not offer promotional payments, customer coupons, rebates or other cash redemption offers to its customers. The Company does not accept returns from customers. |
Government grant | Government grant Government grants are recognized when there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be received and all attaching conditions will be complied with. When the grant relates to an expense item, it is recognized as income over the periods necessary to match the grant on a systematic basis to the costs that it is intended to compensate. Where the grant relates to an asset, the fair value is credited to the cost of the asset and is released to the income statement over the expected useful life in a consistent manner with the depreciation method for the relevant asset. |
Income taxes | Income taxes Under the current laws of the Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands, the Company and Merchant Supreme are not subject to any income or capital gains tax, and dividend payments that the Company may make are not subject to any withholding tax in the Cayman Islands or British Virgin Islands. Under the current laws of Hong Kong, Prime Cheer is not subject to any capital gains tax and dividend payments are not subject to any withholding tax in Hong Kong. The Company is not incorporated nor does it engage in any trade or business in the United States and is not subject to United States federal income taxes. The Company did not derive any significant amount of income subject to such taxes after completion of the Share Exchange and accordingly, no relevant tax provision is made in the accompanying consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. The Company's subsidiary, Pingtan Fishing, is a qualified ocean fishing enterprise certified by the Ministry of Agriculture of the PRC. The qualification is renewed on April 1 each year. Pingtan Fishing is exempt from income tax derived from its ocean fishing operations in the periods it processes a valid Ocean Fishing Enterprise Qualification Certificate issued by the Ministry of Agriculture of the PRC. The new China’s Enterprise Income Tax Law (“EIT Law”) also provides that an enterprise established under the laws of foreign countries or regions but whose “de facto management body” is located in the PRC be treated as a resident enterprise for PRC tax purposes and consequently be subject to the PRC income tax at the rate of 25% for its worldwide income. The Implementing Rules of the new EIT Law merely defines the location of the “de facto management body” as “the place where the exercising, in substance, of the overall management and control of the production and business operation, personnel, accounting, properties, etc., of a non-PRC company is located.” On April 22, 2009, the PRC State Administration of Taxation further issued a notice entitled “Notice Regarding Recognizing Offshore-Established Enterprises Controlled by PRC Shareholders as Resident Enterprises Based on Their Place of Effective Management.” Under this notice, a foreign company controlled by a PRC company or a group of PRC companies shall be deemed as a PRC resident enterprise if (i) the senior management and the core management departments in charge of its daily operations mainly function in the PRC; (ii) its financial decisions and human resource decisions are subject to decisions or approvals of persons or institutions in the PRC; (iii) its major assets, accounting books, company seals, minutes and files of board meetings and shareholders’ meetings are located or kept in the PRC; and (iv) more than half of the directors or senior management personnel with voting rights reside in the PRC. Based on a review of surrounding facts and circumstances, the company does not believe that it is likely that its operations outside of the PRC should be considered a resident enterprise for PRC tax purposes. However, due to limited guidance and implementation history of the new EIT Law, should the Company be treated as a resident enterprise for PRC tax purposes, the Company will be subject to PRC tax on worldwide income at a uniform tax rate of 25% retroactive to May 3, 2012. In addition, Pingtan Fishing is not subject to foreign income taxes for its operations in either India and Indonesia Exclusive Economic Zones or the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission areas. 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 that 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 consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income in the period that includes the enactment date. The Company has not recorded deferred income taxes applicable to undistributed earnings of the subsidiaries located in the PRC because it is the present intention of management to reinvest the undistributed earnings indefinitely in PRC. The cumulative undistributed earnings from PRC subsidiaries amounted to approximately $190.5 million and $172.9 million as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, which are included in consolidated retained earnings. Generally, such earnings become subject to the PRC tax upon the remittance of dividends and under certain other circumstances. It is not practicable to estimate the amount of deferred tax liability on such undistributed earnings. The Company 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. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, there were no amounts that had been accrued with respect to uncertain tax positions. |
Shipping and handling costs | Shipping and handling costs Shipping and handling costs are included in selling expense and totaled $369,912, $721,972 and $458,297 for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. |
Employee benefits | Employee benefits The Company makes mandatory contributions to the PRC government’s health, retirement benefit and unemployment funds in accordance with the relevant Chinese social security laws. The costs of these payments are charged to the same accounts as the related salary costs in the same period as the related salary costs incurred. Employee benefit costs totaled $903,594, $1,172,444 and $734,621 for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. |
Advertising | Advertising Advertising is expensed as incurred and is included in selling expense on the accompanying consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income and totaled $89,204, $19,833 and $0 for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. |
Research and development | Research and development Research and development costs are expensed as incurred and are included in general and administrative expense. The Company did not incur any research and development costs during the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013. |
Foreign currency translation | Foreign currency translation The reporting currency of the Company is the U.S. dollar. The functional currency of the parent company and subsidiaries of Merchant Supreme and Prime Cheer is the U.S. dollar and the functional currency of the Company’s subsidiaries of Pingtan Guansheng, Fujian Heyue and Pingtan Fishing is the Chinese Renminbi (“RMB”). For the subsidiaries of Pingtan Guansheng, Fujian Heyue and Pingtan Fishing, whose functional currencies are the RMB, results of operations and cash flows are translated at average exchange rates during the period, assets and liabilities are translated at the unified exchange rate at the end of the period, and equity is translated at historical exchange rates. As a result, amounts relating to assets and liabilities reported on the statements of cash flows may not necessarily agree with the changes in the corresponding balances on the balance sheets. Translation adjustments resulting from the process of translating the local currency financial statements into U.S. dollars are included in determining comprehensive income. The cumulative translation adjustment and effect of exchange rate changes on cash for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 was $148,733, $(194,435) and $3,032,812, respectively. 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 with any transaction gains and losses that arise from exchange rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are included in the results of operations as incurred. All of the Company’s revenue transactions are transacted in the functional currency of the operating subsidiaries. The Company does not enter into any material transaction in foreign currencies. Transaction gains or losses have not had, and are not expected to have, a material effect on the results of operations of the Company. The foreign currency exchange rates were obtained from www.oanda.com. Asset and liability accounts at December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 were translated at 6.4907 RMB to $1.00 and at 6.1385 RMB to $1.00, respectively, which were the exchange rates on the balance sheet dates. Equity accounts were stated at their historical rate. The average translation rates applied to the statements of income and comprehensive income for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 were 6.2175 RMB, 6.1432 RMB and 6.1412 RMB to $1.00, respectively. Cash flows from the Company’s operations are calculated based upon the local currencies using the average translation rate. |
Earnings per share | Earnings per share ASC Topic 260 “Earnings per Share,” requires presentation of both basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) with a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of the basic EPS computation to the numerator and denominator of the diluted EPS computation. Basic EPS excludes dilution. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that then shared in the earnings of the entity. Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock, common stock equivalents and potentially dilutive securities outstanding during each period. Potentially dilutive common shares consist of the common shares issuable upon the exercise of common stock warrants (using the treasury stock method). Common stock equivalents are not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share if their effect would be anti-dilutive. The following table presents a reconciliation of basic and diluted net income per share: Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Net income available to owners of the company for basic and diluted net income per share of ordinary stock From continuing operations $ 18,352,917 $ 85,760,705 $ 47,135,794 From discontinued operations - - 51,910,662 $ 18,352,917 $ 85,760,705 $ 99,046,456 Weighted average ordinary stock outstanding - basic and diluted 79,055,053 79,055,053 78,772,743 Net income per ordinary share attributable to owners of the company - basic and diluted From continuing operations $ 0.23 $ 1.08 $ 0.60 From discontinued operations 0.00 0.00 0.66 Total $ 0.23 $ 1.08 $ 1.26 At December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, the warrants to purchase 8,966,667 shares of ordinary stock have not been included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share in order to avoid any anti-dilutive effect. |
Non-controlling interest | Non-controlling interest On February 15, 2015, China Agriculture invested RMB 400 million (approximately $65 million) into Pingtan Fishing and acquired an 8% equity interest in Pingtan Fishing. As of December 31, 2015, China Agriculture owned 8% of the equity interest of Pingtan Fishing, which was not under the Company’s control. |
Related parties | Related parties Parties are considered to be related to the Company if the parties, directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, control, are controlled by, or are under common control with the Company. Related parties also include principal owners of the Company, its management, members of the immediate families of principal owners of the Company and its management and other parties with which the Company may deal with if one party controls or can significantly influence the management or operating policies of the other to an extent that one of the transacting parties might be prevented from fully pursuing its own separate interests. The Company discloses all significant related party transactions. Transactions are recorded at fair value of the goods or services exchanged, except for those under common control, which are recorded at carrying value of the transferors. |
Comprehensive income | Comprehensive income Comprehensive income is comprised of net income and all changes to the statements of stockholders’ equity, except those due to investments by stockholders, changes in paid-in capital and distributions to stockholders. For the Company, comprehensive income for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 included net income and unrealized gain/loss from foreign currency translation adjustments. |
Segment information | Segment information ASC 280 “Segment reporting” establishes standards for reporting information on operating segments in interim and annual financial statements. All of the Company's operations are considered by the chief operating decision maker to be aggregated in one reportable operating segment. All of the Company’s customers are in the PRC and all income is derived from ocean fishery. |
Commitments and contingencies | Commitments and contingencies In the normal course of business, the Company is subject to contingencies, including legal proceedings and environmental claims arising out of the normal course of businesses that relate to a wide range of matters, including among others, contracts breach liability. The Company records accruals for such contingencies based upon the assessment of the probability of occurrence and, where determinable, an estimate of the liability. Management may consider many factors in making these assessments including past history, scientific evidence and the specifics of each matter. The Company’s management has evaluated all such proceedings and claims that existed as of December 31, 2015 and 2014. In the opinion of management, the ultimate disposition of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, liquidity or results of operations. |
Concentrations of credit, economic and political risks | Concentrations of credit, economic and political risks The Company’s operations are carried out 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’s economy. The Company’s operation in the PRC is 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. Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash and trade accounts receivable. All of the Company’s cash is maintained with state-owned banks within the PRC and Hong Kong, and none of these deposits are covered by insurance. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to any risks on its cash in bank accounts. A portion of the Company’s sales are credit sales which are primarily to customers whose abilities to pay are dependent upon the industry economics prevailing in these areas; however, concentrations of credit risk with respect to trade accounts receivables is limited due to generally short payment terms. The Company also performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers to help further reduce credit risk. According to the sale agreement signed on December 4, 2013, the Company does not own 20 fishing vessels but has the leased operating rights to operate these vessels which are owned by a related company, Fuzhou Honglong Ocean Fishery Co., Ltd (“Hong Long”) and the Company is entitled to 100% of net profit (loss) of the vessels. The Company has latitude in establishing price and discretion in supplier selection. There were no economic risks associated with the leased operating rights but the Company may need to bear the operation risks and credit risks as aforementioned. 117 of the Company’s 135 vessels were operating in Indonesian waters and significant portion of revenue was derived from them. Suspension of fishing operation in Indonesian waters has had and will continue to have a significant negative impact on the Company. |
Recent accounting pronouncements | Recent accounting pronouncements In August 2014, FASB issued ASU 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements — Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40): Disclosure of Uncertainties About an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern (“ASU 2014-15”). The guidance in ASU 2014-15 sets forth management’s responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern as well as the related required disclosures. ASU 2014-15 indicates that, when preparing interim and annual financial statements, management should evaluate whether conditions or events, in the aggregate, raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern for one year from the date the financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. This evaluation should include consideration of conditions and events that are either known or are reasonably knowable at the date the financial statements are issued or are available to be issued, and, if applicable, whether it is probable that management’s plans to address the substantial doubt will be implemented and, if so, whether it is probable that the plans will alleviate the substantial doubt. ASU 2014-15 is effective for annual periods ending after December 15, 2016, and interim periods and annual periods thereafter. Early application is permitted. The Company anticipates adopting this update in the quarter ending March 31, 2017 and does not expect the adoption to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-02, Consolidation (Topic 810): Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis (“ASU 2015-02”). This ASU makes changes to the VIE model and voting interest (“VOE”) model consolidation guidance. The main provisions of the ASU include the following: (i) adding a requirement that limited partnerships and similar legal entities must provide partners with either substantive kick-out rights or substantive participating rights over the general partner to qualify as a VOE rather than a VIE; (ii) eliminating the presumption that the general partner should consolidate a limited partnership; (iii) eliminating certain conditions that need to be met when evaluating whether fees paid to a decision maker or service provider are considered a variable interest; (iv) excluding certain fees paid to decision makers or service providers when evaluating which party is the primary beneficiary of a VIE; and (v) revising how related parties are evaluated under the VIE guidance. Lastly, the ASU eliminates the indefinite deferral of FAS 167, which allowed reporting entities with interests in certain investment funds to follow previous guidance in FIN 46 (R). However, the ASU permanently exempts reporting entities from consolidating registered money market funds that operate in accordance with Rule 2a-7 of the Investment Company Act. The ASU is effective for annual periods and interim periods within those annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015. Entities may apply this ASU either using a modified retrospective approach by recording a cumulative-effect adjustment to equity as of the beginning period of adoption or retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. Early adoption is also permitted provided that the ASU is applied from the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. The Company does not expect the adoption to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In June 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2015-10, “Technical Corrections and Improvements” (“ASU 2015-10”). The amendments in ASU 2015-10 cover a wide range of Topics in the Accounting Standards Codification (the “ASC”). The amendments in ASU 2015-10 represent changes to clarify the ASC, correct unintended application of guidance, or make minor improvements to the ASC that are not expected to have a significant effect on current accounting practice or create a significant administrative cost to most entities. Additionally, some of the amendments will make the ASC easier to understand and easier to apply by eliminating inconsistencies, providing needed clarifications, and improving the presentation of guidance in the ASC. Transition guidance varies based on the amendments in ASU 2015-10. The amendments in ASU 2015-10 that require transition guidance are effective for all entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. All other amendments will be effective upon the issuance of ASU 2015-10. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11, “Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory” (“ASU 2015-11”). The amendments in this update require an entity to measure inventory within the scope of ASU 2015-11 (the amendments in ASU 2015-11 do not apply to inventory that is measured using last-in, first-out or the retail inventory method. The amendments apply to all other inventory, which includes inventory that is measured using first-in, first-out or average cost) at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. Subsequent measurement is uncharged for inventory measured using last-in, first-out or the retail inventory method. The amendments in ASU 2015-11 more closely align the measurement of inventory in U.S. GAAP with the measurement of inventory in International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). ASU 2015-11 is effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The amendments in ASU 2015-11 should be applied prospectively with earlier application permitted as of the beginning of an interim or annual reporting period. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date”, which defers the effective date of ASU 2014-09 for all entities by one year. Public business entities, certain not-for-profit entities, and certain employee benefit plans should apply the guidance in ASU 2014-09 to annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. Earlier application is permitted only as of annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic ASC 842) (“ASU 2016-02”). The guidance in ASU 2016-02 supersedes the lease recognition requirements in ASC Topic 840, Leases. ASU 2016-02 sets out the principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of leases for both parties to a contract (i.e. lessees and lessors). This update requires lessees to apply a dual approach, classifying leases as either finance or operating leases based on the principle of whether or not the lease is effectively a financed purchase by the lessee. This classification will determine whether lease expense is recognized based on an effective interest method or on a straight line basis over the term of the lease, respectively. A lessee is also required to record a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for all leases with a term of greater than 12 months regardless of their classification. Leases with a term of 12 months or less will be accounted for similar to existing guidance for operating leases today. This update requires lessors to account for leases using an approach that is substantially equivalent to existing guidance for sales-type leases, direct financing leases and operating leases. The standard is effective on January 1, 2019, with early adoption permitted. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of this new guidance. |
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Description of Business and Organization (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Description of Business and Organization [Abstract] | |
Schedule of subsidiary and variable interest entity | Name of subsidiaries Place and date of incorporation Percentage of ownership Principal activities Merchant Supreme Co., Ltd. (Merchant Supreme”) BVI, June 25, 2012 100% held by PME Intermediate holding company Prime Cheer Corporation Ltd. ("Prime Cheer") Hong Kong, May 3, 2012 100% held by Merchant Supreme Intermediate holding company Pingtan Guansheng Ocean Fishing Co., Ltd. ("Pingtan Guansheng") PRC, October 12, 2012 100% held by Prime Cheer Intermediate holding company Fujian Heyue Marine Fishing Development Co., Ltd. (“Fujian Heyue”) PRC, January 27, 2015 100% held by Pingtan Guansheng Intermediate holding company Fujian Provincial Pingtan County Fishing Group Co., Ltd. (“Pingtan Fishing”) PRC, February 27, 1998 92% held by Fujian Heyue Oceanic fishing Pingtan Dingxin Fishing Information Consulting Co., Ltd. (“Pingtan Dingxin”) PRC, October 23, 2012 100% held by Pingtan Fishing Dormant Pingtan Duoying Fishing Information Consulting Co., Ltd. (“Pingtan Duoying”) PRC, October 23, 2012 100% held by Pingtan Fishing Dormant Pingtan Ruiying Fishing Information Consulting Co., Ltd. (“Pingtan Ruiying”) PRC, October 23, 2012 100% held by Pingtan Fishing Dormant |
Discontinued Operations (Tables
Discontinued Operations (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Discontinued Operations [Abstract] | |
Schedule of disposal groups including discontinued operations, income statement | Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Revenue $ - $ - $ 161,497,136 Income from discontinued operations before income tax - - 67,251,697 Income tax - - (15,341,035 ) Net income from discontinued operations $ - $ - $ 51,910,662 |
Schedule of disposal groups, including discontinued operations, balance sheet | December 4, 2013 Cash $ 84,917,899 Other current assets 28,821,788 Non-current assets 148,710,213 Total assets of discontinued operations $ 262,449,900 Current liabilities $ 25,873,709 Net assets disposed $ 236,576,191 |
Summary of Significant Accoun30
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Summary of estimated useful lives of the assets | Estimated useful life Fishing vessels 10 - 20 Years Vehicles 5 Years Office and other equipment 3 - 5 Years |
Schedule of the reconciliation of basic and diluted net income per share | Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Net income available to owners of the company for basic and diluted net income per share of ordinary stock From continuing operations $ 18,352,917 $ 85,760,705 $ 47,135,794 From discontinued operations - - 51,910,662 $ 18,352,917 $ 85,760,705 $ 99,046,456 Weighted average ordinary stock outstanding - basic and diluted 79,055,053 79,055,053 78,772,743 Net income per ordinary share attributable to owners of the company - basic and diluted From continuing operations $ 0.23 $ 1.08 $ 0.60 From discontinued operations 0.00 0.00 0.66 Total $ 0.23 $ 1.08 $ 1.26 |
Accounts Receivable (Tables)
Accounts Receivable (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Receivables [Abstract] | |
Schedule of account receivable | December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Accounts receivable $ 12,947,676 $ 51,173,833 Less: allowance for doubtful accounts (372,634 ) (1,174,121 ) $ 12,575,042 $ 49,999,712 |
Inventories (Tables)
Inventories (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Inventories [Abstract] | |
Summary of inventories | December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Frozen fish and marine catches in warehouse $ 2,463,135 $ 11,557,898 Frozen fish and marine catches in transit 91,268 565,507 2,554,403 12,123,405 Less: reserve for inventories (218,236 ) - $ 2,336,167 $ 12,123,405 |
Advances to Suppliers (Tables)
Advances to Suppliers (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Advances to Suppliers [Abstract] | |
Schedule of advances to suppliers | December 31, 2015 December 31, Prepayments made for fishing nets and spare parts $ 4,093,597 $ - Prepayments made for fish goods(1) 31,900,549 - $ 35,994,146 $ - (1) According to related signed agreement, the Company has the right to receive refund for these prepayments if the fish goods did not meet contract quality specifications. |
Other Receivables (Tables)
Other Receivables (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Receivables [Abstract] | |
Schedule of other receivables | December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Deposit for tax exemption application for import of fishing vessel equipment $ - $ 165,187 Prepayments for acquisition of commercial retail spaces - 22,488,003 Other 78,051 3,042 $ 78,051 $ 22,656,232 |
Equity Method Investment (Table
Equity Method Investment (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Equity Method Investment [Abstract] | |
Summary of financial information provided to the Company by the investee, for the unconsolidated company | December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Current assets $ 52,216,844 $ 19,219,411 Noncurrent assets 4,404,656 - Current liabilities 14,945 6,028 Noncurrent liabilities - - Equity 56,606,555 19,213,383 Year ended December 31, 2015 2014 Net revenue $ - $ - Gross profit - - Loss from Operation 84,468 9,449 Net loss 84,468 9,547 |
Prepayment for Long-Term Asse36
Prepayment for Long-Term Assets (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Prepayment for Long-Term Assets [Abstract] | |
Summary of prepayment for long term assets | December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Prepayment for fishing vessels’ construction $ 11,654,645 $ 13,750,102 $ 11,654,645 $ 13,750,102 |
Property, Plant and Equipment (
Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | |
Scheduled of property, plant and equipment | Useful life December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Fishing vessels 10 - 20 Years $ 108,182,380 $ 98,395,721 Vehicles 5 Years 129,824 137,273 Office and other equipment 3 – 5 Years 1,215,692 1,269,089 Fishing vessels under construction - - 19,356,241 109,527,896 119,158,324 Less: accumulated depreciation (14,972,782 ) (9,177,707 ) $ 94,555,114 $ 109,980,617 |
Related Parties Transactions (T
Related Parties Transactions (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |
Schedule of prepaid expenses - related parties | December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Prepaid fuel cost and other items to PT. Avona Mina Lestari (1) $ 1,127,257 $ 1,632,352 Prepaid fuel cost to Hai Yi Shipping Limited (2) 783,370 2,070,023 Prepaid fuel cost to Haifeng Dafu Enterprise Company Limited (3) 868,668 399,735 Prepaid fuel cost to Hong Fa Shipping Limited (4) 1,860,871 1,854,131 Prepaid fuel cost to PT. Dwikarya Reksa Abadi (5) - 1,363,734 $ 4,640,166 $ 7,319,975 (1) PT. Avona Mina Lestari is an affiliate company controlled by Xinrong Zhuo family. (2) Hai Yi Shipping Limited is an affiliate company ultimately controlled by Xinrong Zhuo, CEO of the Company. (3) Haifeng Dafu Enterprise Company Limited is an affiliate company ultimately controlled by Xinrong Zhuo, CEO of the Company. (4) Hong Fa Shipping Limited is an affiliate company owned by Xinrong Zhuo, CEO of the Company. (5) PT Dwikarya Reksa Abadi is an affiliated company controlled by Xinrong Zhuo family. |
Schedule of deferred expenses - related parties | December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Prepaid fishing licenses application fees to PT. Avona Mina Lestari $ - $ 764,787 Prepaid fishing licenses application fees to Hong Long (1) - 264,327 $ - $ 1,029,114 (1) Hong Long is an affiliate company majority owned and controlled by Ping Lin, spouse of the Company’s CEO. |
Schedule of other receivable - related parties | December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Advance to Zhiyan Lin (1) $ 3,836,258 $ - Advance to Honghong Zhuo (2) 4,051,269 - $ 7,887,527 $ - (1) Zhiyan Lin is a shareholder and legal representative of Pingtan Fishing. (2) Honghong Zhuo is daughter of Xinrong Zhuo. |
Schedule of accounts payable - related parties | Name of related party December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Hong Long $ 408,631 $ 2,601,314 $ 408,631 $ 2,601,314 |
Schedule of due to related parties | December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Advance from Hong Fa Shipping Limited $ - $ 1,000,000 Advance from Xinrong Zhuo, Chief Executive Officer 1,361,290 1,350,000 Accrued compensation for Xinrong Zhuo 3,354 3,352 Accrued compensation for Roy Yu, Chief Financial Officer 20,000 20,000 $ 1,384,644 $ 2,373,352 |
Schedule of sales to related party | Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Sale of frozen fish and other marine catches to Shenzhen Western Coast Fisherman Pier Co., Ltd. (1) $ - $ - $ 10,372,611 $ - $ - $ 10,372,611 (1) Shenzhen Western Coast Fisherman Pier Co., Ltd. is an affiliate company owned by Xinrong Zhuo, the Company’s CEO. |
Schedule of purchases from related parties | Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Purchase of fuel, fishing nets and other on-board consumables from PT. Avona Mina Lestari $ 1,276,049 $ - $ 14,746,582 from Hong Fa Shipping Limited 11,328,966 30,996,630 - from Haifeng Dafu Enterprise Co., Ltd. 11,116 4,877,460 - from Hai Yi Shipping Ltd. 4,739,278 4,678,520 - from PT. Dwikarya Reksa Abadi 1,414,640 - 757,557 from Zhiyan Lin - 34,230 1,126 from Fuzhou Honglong Ocean Fishery Co., Ltd. - 45,409,020 - 18,770,049 85,995,860 15,505,265 Purchase of vessel maintenance service from PT. Avona Mina Lestari 6,529,495 3,543,925 2,981,043 from PT. Dwikarya Reksa Abadi 3,207,011 3,385,466 - 9,736,506 6,929,391 2,981,043 Purchase of transportation service from Fuzhou Honglong Ocean Fishery Co., Ltd. 177,567 9,925,585 - from Haifeng Dafu Enterprise Company Limited - 3,331,554 4,122,861 from Hai Yi Shipping Limited 305,686 1,695,132 1,653,682 from Hong Fa Shipping Limited - 2,550,872 3,345,589 from PT. Avona Mina Lestari - - 35,149 483,253 17,503,143 9,157,281 Purchase of Indonesia vessel agent service from PT. Avona Mina Lestari (1) 2,317 1,225,000 1,042,738 from PT. Dwikarya Reksa Abadi (1) - 1,298,329 - $ 2,317 $ 2,523,329 $ 1,042,738 (1) PT. Avona Mina Lestari and PT. Dwikarya Reksa Abadi act as Pingtan Fishing’s agents to apply and renew Indonesia fishing licenses and Pingtan Fishing pays the agent service fees to them. |
Ping Lin [Member] | |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |
Schedule of future minimum rental payments required | Year Ending December 31: Amount 2016 $ 7,881 |
Hai Yi Shipping Limited [Member] | |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |
Schedule of future minimum rental payments required | Year ending December 31: Amount 2016 $ 462,387 |
Bank Loans (Tables)
Bank Loans (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Bank Loans [Abstract] | |
Schedule of short-term bank loans | December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Loan from China Development Bank, due on July 22, 2015 with variable annual interest rate based on LIBOR (1) $ - $ 5,000,000 Loan from China Development Bank, due on March 9, 2015 with variable annual interest rate based on LIBOR (1) - 3,185,980 Loan from China Development Bank, due on November 24, 2015 with variable annual interest rate based on LIBOR (1) - 9,500,000 Loan from China Development Bank, due on December 22, 2015 with variable annual interest rate based on LIBOR (1) - 5,000,000 Loan from China Development Bank, due on December 29, 2015 with variable annual interest rate based on LIBOR (1) - 5,000,000 Loan from Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, due on January 23, 2015 with annual interest rate of 2.200% at December 31, 2014, guaranteed by Xinrong Zhuo and repaid on due date - 1,640,693 Loan from Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, due on February 17, 2015 with annual interest rate of 2.000% at December 31, 2014, guaranteed by Xinrong Zhuo and repaid on due date - 1,027,217 Loan from China Development Bank, due on February 11, 2016 with variable annual interest rate based on LIBOR (1) 7,000,000 - Loan from China Development Bank, due on November 25, 2016 with variable annual interest rate based on LIBOR (1) 4,000,000 - Loan from China Development Bank, due on December 9, 2016 with variable annual interest rate based on LIBOR (1) 4,000,000 - Loan from Fujian Haixia Bank, due on September 7, 2016 with annual interest rate of 7.360% at December 31, 2015, collateralized by Pingtan Fishing's 17 fishing vessels 4,621,998 - Loan from Fujian Haixia Bank, due on September 20, 2016 with annual interest rate of 1.621% at December 31, 2015, collateralized by Pingtan Fishing’s 17 fishing vessels 2,349,440 - $ 21,971,438 $ 30,353,890 (1) Represents six-month LIBOR rate on the loan commencement date. |
Schedule of long-term bank loan | December 31, December 31, 2014 Loan from China Minsheng Bank, due on various dates until March 16, 2015 with annual interest rate of 7.741% at December 31, 2014, collateralized by Pingtan Fishing's and Hong Long's fishing vessels and guaranteed by Xinrong Zhuo and repaid on various scheduled due dates $ - $ 4,874,969 Loan from Fujian Haixia Bank, due on various dates until March 22, 2015 with annual interest rate of 8.400% at December 31, 2014, guaranteed by Xinrong Zhuo and repaid on various scheduled due dates - 1,629,062 Loan from The Export-Import Bank of China, due on various dates until December 10, 2017 with annual interest rate of 4.750% and 6.400% at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, collateralized by Hong Long's investment in equity interest of a China local bank 14,312,786 20,265,537 Loan from The Export-Import Bank of China, due on various dates until December 10, 2017 with annual interest rate of 4.750% and 6.400% at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, collateralized by Fujian International Trading and Transportation Co., Ltd.'s investment in equity interest of a China local bank 2,310,999 3,453,612 Loan from The Export-Import Bank of China, due on various dates until December 10, 2017 with annual interest rate of 4.750% and 6.400% at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, guaranteed by Hong Long 7,456,823 12,413,456 Loan from The Export-Import Bank of China, due on various dates until December 10, 2017 with annual interest rate of 6.400% at December 31, 2014, collateralized by Pingtan Fishing's investment in equity interest of a China local bank and repaid in the third quarter of 2015 - 1,906,003 Loan from China Development Bank, due on various dates until November 27, 2023 with annual interest rate of 5.145% and 6.8775% at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, guaranteed by Xinrong Zhuo, Honghong Zhuo, Mr. and Mrs. Zhiyan Lin and 6 fishing vessels 11,169,827 12,951,048 Total long-term bank loans $ 35,250,435 $ 57,493,687 Less: current portion (12,679,680 ) (18,868,616 ) Long-term bank loans, non-current portion $ 22,570,755 $ 38,625,071 |
Schedule of future maturities of long-term bank loans | Due in year ending December 31, Principal 2016 $ 12,679,680 2017 13,865,993 2018 1,386,599 2019 1,463,633 2020 1,540,666 Thereafter 4,313,864 $ 35,250,435 Less: current portion (12,679,680 ) Long-term liability $ 22,570,755 |
Accrued Liabilities and Other40
Accrued Liabilities and Other Payables (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Accrued Liabilities and Other Payables [Abstract] | |
Schedule of accrued liabilities and other payables | December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Accrued salaries and related benefits $ 4,935,942 $ 5,164,936 Accrued interest due 6,635 178,381 Accrued professional fees - 11,099 Other 101,472 247,891 $ 5,044,049 $ 5,602,307 |
Shareholders' Equity (Tables)
Shareholders' Equity (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Shareholders' Equity [Abstract] | |
Summary of warrants outstanding and exercisable | Warrants outstanding Warrants exercisable exercise price Number outstanding at December 31, 2015 Weighted average remaining contractual life (years) Weighted average exercise price number exercisable at December 31, 2015 Weighted average exercise price $ 12.00 8,966,667 2.2 $ 12.00 8,966,667 $ 12.00 |
Schedule of statutory reserve activities | Pingtan Fishing Fujian Heyue Total Balance - December 31, 2013 $ 6,412,892 $ - $ 6,412,892 Addition to statutory reserve - - - Balance – December 31, 2014 6,412,892 - 6,412,892 Addition to statutory reserve 2,174,753 804,182 2,978,935 Balance – December 31, 2015 $ 8,587,645 $ 804,182 $ 9,391,827 |
Certain Risks and Concentrati42
Certain Risks and Concentrations (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Certain Risks and Concentrations [Abstract] | |
Schedule of concentration of risks | Year Ended December 31, Supplier 2015 2014 2013 A * 10 % 22 % B (PT Avona Mina Lestari, a related party) 34 % * 26 % C (Hong Fa Shipping Limited, a related party) 30 % 23 % 23 % D (Hong Long, a related party) 11 % 44 % * E (Hai Yi Shipping Limited, a related party) 14 % * * * less than 10% |
Condensed Parent Company Fina43
Condensed Parent Company Financial Information (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Condensed Parent Company Financial Information [Abstract] | |
Schedule of condensed balance sheet | December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 ASSETS Current assets: Cash $ 171,329 $ 399,849 Prepaid expenses - 2,819 Other receivable 75,000 64 Investments in subsidiaries and VIEs at equity 149,195,133 125,961,030 Total current assets 149,441,462 126,363,762 Other assets: Property, plant and equipment 23,681,715 25,289,869 Total assets $ 173,123,177 $ 151,653,631 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current liabilities: Accrued liabilities and other payables $ - $ 21,345 Due to related parties 6,283,354 2,373,352 Total liabilities 6,283,354 2,394,697 Shareholders' equity: Equity attributable to owners of the company: Ordinary shares ($0.001 par value; 225,000,000 shares authorized; 79,055,053 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2015 and 2014) 79,055 79,055 Additional paid-in capital 111,008,085 117,525,377 Retained earnings 43,709,867 27,728,602 Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income (4,326,351 ) 3,925,900 Total equity attributable to owners of the company 150,470,656 149,258,934 Non-controlling interest 16,369,167 - Total shareholders' equity 166,839,823 149,258,934 Total liabilities and equity $ 173,123,177 $ 151,653,631 |
Schedule of condensed statements of operations | For the Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Revenue $ - $ - $ - Cost of revenue - - - Operating expenses: General and administrative (2,074,964 ) (1,899,368 ) (2,225,543 ) Total operating expenses (2,074,964 ) (1,899,368 ) (2,225,543 ) Loss from operations (2,074,964 ) (1,899,368 ) (2,225,543 ) Other (expense) income (593 ) 82,855 117 Loss attributable to parent only (2,075,557 ) (1,816,513 ) (2,225,426 ) Equity in earnings of subsidiaries and VIEs 21,633,959 87,577,218 101,271,882 Net income 19,558,402 85,760,705 99,046,456 Less: net income attributable to the non-controlling interest 1,205,485 - - Net income attributable to owners of the company $ 18,352,917 $ 85,760,705 $ 99,046,456 |
Schedule of condensed cash flow statement | For the Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net income $ 19,558,402 $ 85,760,705 $ 99,046,456 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities: Equity in earnings of subsidiaries and VIEs (21,633,959 ) (87,577,218 ) (101,271,882 ) Changes in assets and liabilities: Prepaid expenses 2,819 1 21,180 Other receivable (75,000 ) (33 ) - Accrued liabilities and other payables (11,099 ) (198,075 ) 201,654 Due to related parties 2 23,352 - NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES (2,158,835 ) (1,991,268 ) (2,002,592 ) CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Investment payments to subsidiaries and VIEs (244,033 ) - (1,316,079 ) NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (244,033 ) - (1,316,079 ) CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Cash acquired from subsidiaries and VIEs 636,000 584,983 - Advances from related parties 3,910,000 2,350,000 - Payments made for dividend (2,371,652 ) (790,550 ) - Cash acquired in recapitalization - - 3,565,355 NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES 2,174,348 2,144,433 3,565,355 NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH (228,520 ) 153,165 246,684 CASH - beginning of year 399,849 246,684 - CASH - end of year $ 171,329 $ 399,849 $ 246,684 |
Selected Quarterly Financial 44
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) [Abstract] | |
Schedule of selected quarterly financial data | Quarter 2015 First Second Third Fourth Revenue $ 28,733 $ 15,254 $ 2,741 $ 13,972 Gross profit (loss) 11,467 1,206 (6,508 ) (8,941 ) Net income (loss) 8,416 (1,584 ) 22,518 (9,792 ) Net income (loss) attributable to owners of the company 8,223 (1,482 ) 20,684 (9,072 ) Basic and diluted net income (loss) per ordinary share attributable to owners of the company $ 0.10 $ (0.02 ) $ 0.26 $ (0.11 ) Quarter 2014 First Second Third Fourth Revenue $ 65,583 $ 56,909 $ 54,417 $ 56,518 Gross profit 25,599 17,437 15,484 19,066 Net income 23,389 14,842 14,195 33,335 Net income attributable to owners of the company 23,389 14,842 14,195 33,335 Basic and diluted net income per ordinary share attributable to owners of the company $ 0.30 $ 0.19 $ 0.18 $ 0.41 |
Subsequent Events (Tables)
Subsequent Events (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Subsequent Events [Abstract] | |
Schedule of subsequent collections | Date Amount 1/5/2016 $ 3,081,332 1/6/2016 3,081,332 2/1/2016 3,081,332 2/2/2016 3,081,332 2/4/2016 462,200 2/4/2016 2,619,130 Total $ 15,406,658 |
Description of Business and O46
Description of Business and Organization (Details) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Merchant Supreme Co Ltd [Member] | |
Place and date of incorporation (place) | BVI |
Place and date of incorporation (date) | Jun. 25, 2012 |
Percentage of ownership | 100.00% |
Principal activities | Intermediate holding company |
Prime Cheer Corporation Ltd [Member] | |
Place and date of incorporation (place) | Hong Kong |
Place and date of incorporation (date) | May 3, 2012 |
Percentage of ownership | 100.00% |
Principal activities | Intermediate holding company |
Pingtan Guansheng Ocean Fishing Co Ltd [Member] | |
Place and date of incorporation (place) | PRC |
Place and date of incorporation (date) | Oct. 12, 2012 |
Percentage of ownership | 100.00% |
Principal activities | Intermediate holding company |
Fujian Heyue Marine Fishing Development Co Ltd [Member] | |
Place and date of incorporation (place) | PRC |
Place and date of incorporation (date) | Jan. 27, 2015 |
Percentage of ownership | 100.00% |
Principal activities | Intermediate holding company |
Fujian Provincial Pingtan County Fishing Group Co Ltd [Member] | |
Place and date of incorporation (place) | PRC |
Place and date of incorporation (date) | Feb. 27, 1998 |
Percentage of ownership | 92.00% |
Principal activities | Oceanic fishing |
Pingtan Dingxin Fishing Information Consulting Co Ltd [Member] | |
Place and date of incorporation (place) | PRC |
Place and date of incorporation (date) | Oct. 23, 2012 |
Percentage of ownership | 100.00% |
Principal activities | Dormant |
Pingtan Duoying Fishing Information Consulting Co Ltd [Member] | |
Place and date of incorporation (place) | PRC |
Place and date of incorporation (date) | Oct. 23, 2012 |
Percentage of ownership | 100.00% |
Principal activities | Dormant |
Pingtan Ruiying Fishing Information Consulting Co Ltd [Member] | |
Place and date of incorporation (place) | PRC |
Place and date of incorporation (date) | Oct. 23, 2012 |
Percentage of ownership | 100.00% |
Principal activities | Dormant |
Description of Business and O47
Description of Business and Organization (Details Textual) $ / shares in Units, ¥ in Millions, $ in Millions | Feb. 15, 2015USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2015$ / shares | Feb. 15, 2015CNY (¥) | Feb. 09, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014$ / shares |
Description of business and organization [Textual] | |||||
Ordinary shares, par value | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 | |||
Pingtan Fishing [Member] | |||||
Description of business and organization [Textual] | |||||
Percentage of ownership | 8.00% | 8.00% | 8.00% | 100.00% | |
Percentage of equity owned subsidiaries | 92.00% | ||||
China Agriculture Industry Development Fund Co Ltd [Member] | |||||
Description of business and organization [Textual] | |||||
Agriculture investment | $ 65 | ¥ 400 | |||
Percentage of ownership | 8.00% | 8.00% |
Discontinued Operations (Detail
Discontinued Operations (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | |
Discontinued Operations [Abstract] | |||
Revenue | $ 161,497,136 | ||
Income from discontinued operations before income tax | 67,251,697 | ||
Income tax | (15,341,035) | ||
Net income from discontinued operations | $ 51,910,662 |
Discontinued Operations (Deta49
Discontinued Operations (Details 1) | Dec. 04, 2015USD ($) |
Discontinued Operations [Abstract] | |
Cash | $ 84,917,899 |
Other current assets | 28,821,788 |
Non-current assets | 148,710,213 |
Total assets of discontinued operations | 262,449,900 |
Current liabilities | 25,873,709 |
Net assets disposed | $ 236,576,191 |
Summary of Significant Accoun50
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Vehicles [Member] | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life | 5 years |
Maximum [Member] | Fishing Vessel [Member] | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life | 20 years |
Maximum [Member] | Office and other equipment [Member] | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life | 5 years |
Minimum [Member] | Fishing Vessel [Member] | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life | 10 years |
Minimum [Member] | Office and other equipment [Member] | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life | 3 years |
Summary of Significant Accoun51
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 1) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
Dec. 31, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Jun. 30, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |||||||||||
Weighted average ordinary stock outstanding - basic and diluted | 79,055,053 | 79,055,053 | 78,772,743 | ||||||||
Net income per ordinary share attributable to owners of the company - basic and diluted | |||||||||||
From continuing operations | $ 0.23 | $ 1.08 | $ 0.60 | ||||||||
From discontinued operations | 0 | 0 | 0.66 | ||||||||
Total | $ (0.11) | $ 0.26 | $ (0.02) | $ 0.10 | $ 0.41 | $ 0.18 | $ 0.19 | $ 0.30 | $ 0.23 | $ 1.08 | $ 1.26 |
Net income available to owners of the company for basic and diluted net income per share of ordinary stock | |||||||||||
Net income | $ (9,072,000) | $ 20,684,000 | $ (1,482,000) | $ 8,223,000 | $ 33,335,000 | $ 14,195,000 | $ 14,842,000 | $ 23,389,000 | $ 18,352,917 | $ 85,760,705 | $ 99,046,456 |
From continuing operations [Member] | |||||||||||
Net income available to owners of the company for basic and diluted net income per share of ordinary stock | |||||||||||
Net income | 51,910,662 | ||||||||||
From discontinued operations [Member] | |||||||||||
Net income available to owners of the company for basic and diluted net income per share of ordinary stock | |||||||||||
Net income | $ 18,352,917 | $ 85,760,705 | $ 47,135,794 |
Summary of Significant Accoun52
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual) | May. 03, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)vesselsshares | Dec. 31, 2015CNY (¥)shares | Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)shares | Dec. 31, 2014CNY (¥)shares | Dec. 31, 2013USD ($)shares | Dec. 31, 2013CNY (¥)shares | Dec. 31, 2015CNY (¥)vessels | Feb. 15, 2015USD ($) | Feb. 15, 2015CNY (¥) | Dec. 31, 2014CNY (¥) | Dec. 04, 2013vessels | Dec. 31, 2012USD ($) |
Summary of significant accounting policies [Textual] | |||||||||||||
Employee benefit costs | $ 903,594 | $ 1,172,444 | $ 734,621 | ||||||||||
Interest costs capitalized | 0 | 836,902 | 1,094,589 | ||||||||||
Cumulative undistributed earnings | 190,500,000 | 172,900,000 | |||||||||||
Allowance for doubtful accounts | 372,634 | 1,174,121 | |||||||||||
Advances from customers | 0 | 164,724 | |||||||||||
Advertising expenses | 89,204 | 19,833 | 0 | ||||||||||
Cumulative translation adjustment and effect of exchange rate | 148,733 | (194,435) | 3,032,812 | ||||||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value | 11,448,684 | 12,752,272 | 8,156,599 | $ 171,923,360 | |||||||||
Shipping and handling costs | $ 369,912 | $ 721,972 | $ 458,297 | ||||||||||
Entitlement of net profit loss towards fishing vessels by entity, percentage | 100.00% | 100.00% | |||||||||||
Warrants to purchase common stock | shares | 8,966,667 | 8,966,667 | 8,966,667 | 8,966,667 | 8,966,667 | 8,966,667 | |||||||
Foreign currency exchange rates | $ 1 | $ 1 | ¥ 6.4907 | ¥ 6.1385 | |||||||||
Average translation rates | $ 1 | ¥ 6.2175 | $ 1 | ¥ 6.1432 | $ 1 | ¥ 6.1412 | |||||||
Effective income tax rate on estimated profit | 25.00% | 25.00% | 25.00% | ||||||||||
Number of fishing vessels | vessels | 135 | 135 | 20 | ||||||||||
Restricted cash | $ 1,577,642 | ||||||||||||
Reserve for inventories | $ 218,236 | ||||||||||||
Credit Period | 180 days | 180 days | |||||||||||
Advances to suppliers | $ 35,994,146 | ||||||||||||
Receivable from transferring equity method investment shares | 15,406,659 | ||||||||||||
Equity method investment | 30,486,314 | $ 15,964,812 | |||||||||||
China Agriculture Industry Development Fund Co Ltd [Member] | |||||||||||||
Summary of significant accounting policies [Textual] | |||||||||||||
Percentage of equity interest | 8.00% | 8.00% | |||||||||||
Investment Owned, at Cost | $ 65,000,000 | ¥ 400,000,000 | |||||||||||
CHINA | |||||||||||||
Summary of significant accounting policies [Textual] | |||||||||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value | 11,276,429 | 12,486,630 | |||||||||||
HONG KONG | |||||||||||||
Summary of significant accounting policies [Textual] | |||||||||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value | $ 172,255 | $ 265,642 | |||||||||||
INDONESIA | |||||||||||||
Summary of significant accounting policies [Textual] | |||||||||||||
Number of fishing vessels | vessels | 117 | 117 | |||||||||||
Global Deep Ocean [Member] | |||||||||||||
Summary of significant accounting policies [Textual] | |||||||||||||
Receivable from transferring equity method investment shares | $ 15,406,659 | ¥ 100,000,000 | |||||||||||
Percentage of equity interest | 15.00% | 15.00% | |||||||||||
Equity method investment | $ 23,100,000 | ¥ 150,000,000 | |||||||||||
Equity method investment amount received | $ 7,700,000 | ¥ 50,000,000 |
Accounts Receivable (Details)
Accounts Receivable (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
Receivables [Abstract] | ||
Accounts receivable | $ 12,947,676 | $ 51,173,833 |
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts | (372,634) | (1,174,121) |
Accounts receivable, net | $ 12,575,042 | $ 49,999,712 |
Inventories (Details)
Inventories (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
Inventories [Abstract] | ||
Frozen fish and marine catches in warehouse | $ 2,463,135 | $ 11,557,898 |
Frozen fish and marine catches in transit | 91,268 | 565,507 |
Inventories gross | 2,554,403 | $ 12,123,405 |
Less: reserve for inventories | (218,236) | |
Total Inventories | $ 2,336,167 | $ 12,123,405 |
Advances to Suppliers (Details)
Advances to Suppliers (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | |
Advances to Suppliers [Abstract] | |||
Prepayments made for fishing nets and spare parts | $ 4,093,597 | ||
Prepayments made for fish goods | [1] | 31,900,549 | |
Advances to suppliers | $ 35,994,146 | ||
[1] | According to related signed agreement, the Company has the right to receive refund for these prepayments if the fish goods did not meet contract quality specifications. |
Other Receivables (Details)
Other Receivables (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
Receivables [Abstract] | ||
Deposit for tax exemption application for import of fishing vessel equipment | $ 165,187 | |
Prepayments for acquisition of commercial retail spaces | 22,488,003 | |
Other | $ 78,051 | 3,042 |
Other receivables | $ 78,051 | $ 22,656,232 |
Other Receivables (Details Text
Other Receivables (Details Textual) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)Fishingvessels | |
Other Receivables (Textual) | |
Total payments to purchase retail space | $ | $ 22,488,003 |
Number of purchase agreement | Fishingvessels | 3 |
Cost Method Investment (Details
Cost Method Investment (Details) ¥ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)shares | Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)shares | Oct. 17, 2012USD ($) | Oct. 17, 2012CNY (¥) |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||
Cost method investment | $ 3,235,398 | $ 3,421,031 | ||
Pingtan Fishing [Member] | ||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||
Cost method investment | $ 3,200,000 | ¥ 21 | ||
Percentage of common stock subscribed | 5.00% | 5.00% | ||
Number of shares held as investment | shares | 15,113,250 | 15,113,250 | ||
Cost method investment, ownership percentage | 4.80% | 4.80% | ||
Long term loan | $ 2,300,000 |
Equity Method Investment (Detai
Equity Method Investment (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | |
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information [Abstract] | ||
Current assets | $ 52,216,844 | $ 19,219,411 |
Noncurrent assets | 4,404,656 | |
Current liabilities | $ 14,945 | $ 6,028 |
Noncurrent liabilities | ||
Equity | $ 56,606,555 | $ 19,213,383 |
Net revenue | ||
Gross profit | ||
Loss from Operation | $ 84,468 | $ 9,449 |
Net loss | $ 84,468 | $ 9,547 |
Equity Method Investment (Det60
Equity Method Investment (Details Textual) ¥ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |||||
Dec. 31, 2015USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2015CNY (¥) | Dec. 31, 2014USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2013USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2015CNY (¥) | Jun. 12, 2014 | |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||||
Equity method investment | $ 30,486,314 | $ 15,964,812 | ||||
Joint venture registered capital | 154,100,000 | ¥ 1,000 | ||||
Loss on equity method investment | (19,700) | |||||
Receivable from transferring equity method investment shares | $ 15,406,659 | |||||
Total shares, Description | Less than 50 | Less than 50 | ||||
Pingtan Fishing [Member] | ||||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||||
Percentage of ownership | 20.00% | 20.00% | 35.00% | |||
Joint venture registered capital | $ 53,900,000 | ¥ 350 | ||||
Proceeds from contributed capital | $ 53,600,000 | ¥ 348 | ||||
Other Joint Venture [Member] | ||||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||||
Percentage of ownership | 44.00% | 44.00% | 29.00% | |||
Other Joint Venture One [Member] | ||||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||||
Percentage of ownership | 36.00% | 36.00% | 36.00% | |||
Global Deep Ocean [Member] | ||||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||||
Equity method investment | $ 23,100,000 | ¥ 150 | ||||
Percentage of ownership | 15.00% | 15.00% | ||||
Joint venture registered capital | $ 30,800,000 | ¥ 200 | ||||
Proceeds from contributed capital | 30,500,000 | ¥ 198 | ||||
Receivable from transferring equity method investment shares | 15,406,659 | 100 | ||||
Equity method investment amount received | $ 7,700,000 | ¥ 50 |
Prepayment for Long-Term Asse61
Prepayment for Long-Term Assets (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
Prepayment for Long-Term Assets | ||
Prepayment for fishing vessels' construction | $ 11,654,645 | $ 13,750,102 |
Vessels' construction [Member] | ||
Prepayment for Long-Term Assets | ||
Prepayment for fishing vessels' construction | $ 11,654,645 | $ 13,750,102 |
Property, Plant and Equipment62
Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross | $ 109,527,896 | $ 119,158,324 |
Less: accumulated depreciation | (14,972,782) | (9,177,707) |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net | 94,555,114 | 109,980,617 |
Fishing vessels [Member] | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross | $ 108,182,380 | 98,395,721 |
Fishing vessels [Member] | Minimum [Member] | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life | 10 years | |
Fishing vessels [Member] | Maximum [Member] | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life | 20 years | |
Vehicles [Member] | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life | 5 years | |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross | $ 129,824 | 137,273 |
Office and other equipment [Member] | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross | $ 1,215,692 | 1,269,089 |
Office and other equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member] | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life | 3 years | |
Office and other equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member] | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life | 5 years | |
Fishing vessels under construction [Member] | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross | $ 19,356,241 |
Property, Plant and Equipment63
Property, Plant and Equipment (Details Textual) | Jun. 26, 2015USD ($)vesselsFishingvessels | Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)vessels | Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)vessels | Dec. 31, 2013USD ($) | Dec. 04, 2013vessels |
Property plant and equipment [Textual] | |||||
Depreciation expense | $ 6,353,055 | $ 6,017,886 | $ 2,394,692 | ||
Number of fishing vessels | vessels | 135 | 20 | |||
Number of vessels depreciated | vessels | 6 | ||||
Return of capital, reduction in additional paid-in capital | (54,974,593) | ||||
Vessels cost | $ 0 | ||||
Collateral Bank Loan [Member] | |||||
Property plant and equipment [Textual] | |||||
Net carrying amount of fishing vessels | $ 22,300,000 | $ 28,600,000 | |||
Number of fishing vessels | vessels | 28 | 33 | |||
Fuzhou Honglong Ocean Fishery [Member] | |||||
Property plant and equipment [Textual] | |||||
Number of fishing vessels | Fishingvessels | 6 | ||||
Purchase of fishing vessels, fair market value | $ 56,200,000 | ||||
Return of capital, reduction in additional paid-in capital | 56,200,000 | ||||
Fuzhou Yishun Deep-Sea Fishing Co., Ltd [Member] | |||||
Property plant and equipment [Textual] | |||||
Purchase of fishing vessels, fair market value | $ 56,200,000 | ||||
Cost of revenues and inventories [Member] | |||||
Property plant and equipment [Textual] | |||||
Depreciation expense | $ 6,120,248 | $ 5,988,845 | $ 2,368,010 |
Related Parties Transactions (D
Related Parties Transactions (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||
Prepaid expenses - related parties | $ 4,640,166 | $ 7,319,975 | |
PT. Avona Mina Lestari [Member] | |||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||
Prepaid expenses - related parties | [1] | 1,127,257 | 1,632,352 |
Hai Yi Shipping Limited [Member] | |||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||
Prepaid expenses - related parties | [2] | 783,370 | 2,070,023 |
Haifeng Dafu Enterprise Company Limited [Member] | |||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||
Prepaid expenses - related parties | [3] | 868,668 | 399,735 |
Hong Fa Shipping Limited [Member] | |||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||
Prepaid expenses - related parties | [4] | $ 1,860,871 | 1,854,131 |
PT. Dwikarya Reksa Abadi [Member] | |||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||
Prepaid expenses - related parties | [5] | $ 1,363,734 | |
[1] | PT. Avona Mina Lestari is an affiliate company controlled by Xinrong Zhuo family. | ||
[2] | Hai Yi Shipping Limited is an affiliate company ultimately controlled by Xinrong Zhuo, CEO of the Company. | ||
[3] | Haifeng Dafu Enterprise Company Limited is an affiliate company ultimately controlled by Xinrong Zhuo, CEO of the Company. | ||
[4] | Hong Fa Shipping Limited is an affiliate company owned by Xinrong Zhuo, CEO of the Company. | ||
[5] | PT Dwikarya Reksa Abadi is an affiliated company controlled by Xinrong Zhuo family. |
Related Parties Transactions 65
Related Parties Transactions (Details 1) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||
Deferred expenses - related parties | $ 1,029,114 | ||
PT. Avona Mina Lestari [Member] | |||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||
Deferred expenses - related parties | 764,787 | ||
Hong Long [Member] | |||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||
Deferred expenses - related parties | [1] | $ 264,327 | |
[1] | Hong Long is an affiliate company majority owned and controlled by Ping Lin, spouse of the Company's CEO. |
Related Parties Transactions 66
Related Parties Transactions (Details 2) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||
Other receivables - related parties | $ 7,887,527 | ||
Advance to Zhiyan Lin [Member] | |||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||
Other receivables - related parties | [1] | 3,836,258 | |
Advance to Honghong Zhuo [Member] | |||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||
Other receivables - related parties | [2] | $ 4,051,269 | |
[1] | Zhiyan Lin is a shareholder and legal representative of Pingtan Fishing. | ||
[2] | Honghong Zhuo is daughter of Xinrong Zhuo. |
Related Parties Transactions 67
Related Parties Transactions (Details 3) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||
Accounts payable - related party | $ 408,631 | $ 2,601,314 |
Hong Long [Member] | ||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||
Accounts payable - related party | $ 408,631 | $ 2,601,314 |
Related Parties Transactions 68
Related Parties Transactions (Details 4) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||
Due to related parties | $ 1,384,644 | $ 2,373,352 |
Hong Fa Shipping Limited [Member] | ||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||
Due to related parties | 1,000,000 | |
Xinrong Zhuo, Chief Executive Officer [Member] | ||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||
Due to related parties | $ 1,361,290 | 1,350,000 |
Xinrong Zhuo [Member] | ||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||
Accrued compensation | 3,354 | 3,352 |
Roy Yu, Chief Financial Officer [Member] | ||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||
Accrued compensation | $ 20,000 | $ 20,000 |
Related Parties Transactions 69
Related Parties Transactions (Details 5) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |||
Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | ||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||
Sales to related party | $ 10,372,611 | |||
Shenzhen Western Coast Fisherman Pier Co., Ltd. [Member] | ||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||
Sales to related party | [1] | $ 10,372,611 | ||
[1] | Shenzhen Western Coast Fisherman Pier Co., Ltd. is an affiliate company owned by Xinrong Zhuo, the Company's CEO. |
Related Parties Transactions 70
Related Parties Transactions (Details 6) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |||
Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | ||
Fuel, fishing nets and other on-board consumables [Member] | ||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||
Purchases from related parties | $ 18,770,049 | $ 85,995,860 | $ 15,505,265 | |
Fuel, fishing nets and other on-board consumables [Member] | PT. Avona Mina Lestari [Member] | ||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||
Purchases from related parties | 1,276,049 | $ 14,746,582 | ||
Fuel, fishing nets and other on-board consumables [Member] | Hong Fa Shipping Limited [Member] | ||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||
Purchases from related parties | 11,328,966 | $ 30,996,630 | ||
Fuel, fishing nets and other on-board consumables [Member] | Haifeng Dafu Enterprise Co., Ltd. [Member] | ||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||
Purchases from related parties | 11,116 | 4,877,460 | ||
Fuel, fishing nets and other on-board consumables [Member] | Hai Yi Shipping Ltd. [Member] | ||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||
Purchases from related parties | 4,739,278 | $ 4,678,520 | ||
Fuel, fishing nets and other on-board consumables [Member] | PT. Dwikarya Reksa Abadi [Member] | ||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||
Purchases from related parties | $ 1,414,640 | $ 757,557 | ||
Fuel, fishing nets and other on-board consumables [Member] | Zhiyan Lin [Member] | ||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||
Purchases from related parties | $ 34,230 | $ 1,126 | ||
Fuel, fishing nets and other on-board consumables [Member] | Fuzhou Honglong Ocean Fishery Co., Ltd. [Member] | ||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||
Purchases from related parties | 45,409,020 | |||
Vessel maintenance service [Member] | ||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||
Purchases from related parties | $ 9,736,506 | 6,929,391 | $ 2,981,043 | |
Vessel maintenance service [Member] | PT. Avona Mina Lestari [Member] | ||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||
Purchases from related parties | 6,529,495 | 3,543,925 | $ 2,981,043 | |
Vessel maintenance service [Member] | PT. Dwikarya Reksa Abadi [Member] | ||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||
Purchases from related parties | 3,207,011 | 3,385,466 | ||
Transportation service [Member] | ||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||
Purchases from related parties | $ 483,253 | $ 17,503,143 | $ 9,157,281 | |
Transportation service [Member] | PT. Avona Mina Lestari [Member] | ||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||
Purchases from related parties | 35,149 | |||
Transportation service [Member] | Hong Fa Shipping Limited [Member] | ||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||
Purchases from related parties | $ 2,550,872 | 3,345,589 | ||
Transportation service [Member] | Haifeng Dafu Enterprise Co., Ltd. [Member] | ||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||
Purchases from related parties | 3,331,554 | 4,122,861 | ||
Transportation service [Member] | Hai Yi Shipping Ltd. [Member] | ||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||
Purchases from related parties | $ 305,686 | 1,695,132 | $ 1,653,682 | |
Transportation service [Member] | Fuzhou Honglong Ocean Fishery Co., Ltd. [Member] | ||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||
Purchases from related parties | 177,567 | 9,925,585 | ||
Indonesia vessel agent service [Member] | ||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||
Purchases from related parties | 2,317 | 2,523,329 | $ 1,042,738 | |
Indonesia vessel agent service [Member] | PT. Avona Mina Lestari [Member] | ||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||
Purchases from related parties | [1] | $ 2,317 | 1,225,000 | $ 1,042,738 |
Indonesia vessel agent service [Member] | PT. Dwikarya Reksa Abadi [Member] | ||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||
Purchases from related parties | [1] | $ 1,298,329 | ||
[1] | PT. Avona Mina Lestari and PT. Dwikarya Reksa Abadi act as Pingtan Fishing's agents to apply and renew Indonesia fishing licenses and Pingtan Fishing pays the agent service fees to them. |
Related Parties Transactions 71
Related Parties Transactions (Details 7) | Dec. 31, 2015USD ($) |
Ping Lin [Member] | |
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] | |
2,016 | $ 7,881 |
Hai Yi Shipping Ltd. [Member] | |
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] | |
2,016 | $ 462,387 |
Related Parties Transactions 72
Related Parties Transactions (Details Textual) | Jan. 01, 2016USD ($) | Jan. 01, 2016HKD | Aug. 01, 2015USD ($) | Aug. 01, 2015CNY (¥) | Jun. 26, 2015USD ($)vesselsFishingvessels | Jul. 31, 2013USD ($) | Jul. 31, 2013HKD | Jul. 31, 2012USD ($) | Jul. 31, 2012CNY (¥) | Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)vessels | Dec. 31, 2015CNY (¥)vessels | Dec. 31, 2014USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2013USD ($) | Dec. 04, 2013vessels |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||
Operating leases, Rent expense | $ 13,510 | $ 13,674 | $ 13,678 | |||||||||||
Return of capital, reduction in additional paid-in capital | (54,974,593) | |||||||||||||
Number of fishing vessels | vessels | 135 | 135 | 20 | |||||||||||
Number of vessels depreciated | vessels | 6 | |||||||||||||
Number of fishing vessels dismantle | Fishingvessels | 6 | |||||||||||||
Vessels cost | $ 0 | |||||||||||||
VIE [Member] | ||||||||||||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||
Percentage of equity interest | 100.00% | 100.00% | ||||||||||||
Expenses related to termination of VIE structure | $ 12,800,000 | ¥ 83,000,000 | ||||||||||||
Ping Lin [Member] | ||||||||||||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||
Operating leases, Rent expense | $ 13,500 | ¥ 84,000 | $ 13,500 | ¥ 84,000 | ||||||||||
Lease expiration date | Aug. 1, 2016 | Aug. 1, 2016 | Aug. 1, 2015 | Aug. 1, 2015 | ||||||||||
Lease Term | 1 year | 1 year | 3 years | 3 years | ||||||||||
Hai Yi Shipping Ltd. [Member] | ||||||||||||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||
Rental and related administrative service charge | $ 462,387 | $ 461,934 | $ 230,903 | |||||||||||
Hai Yi Shipping Ltd. [Member] | Before Renewal Service Agreement [Member] | ||||||||||||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||
Lease expiration date | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||
Service agreement, monthly payments | $ 38,500 | HKD 298,500 | ||||||||||||
Term of services | 1 year 6 months | 1 year 6 months | ||||||||||||
Hai Yi Shipping Ltd. [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | After Renewal Service Agreement [Member] | ||||||||||||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||
Lease expiration date | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2016 | ||||||||||||
Service agreement, monthly payments | $ 38,500 | HKD 298,500 | ||||||||||||
Fuzhou Honglong Ocean Fishery [Member] | ||||||||||||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||
Return of capital, reduction in additional paid-in capital | $ 56,200,000 | |||||||||||||
Number of fishing vessels | Fishingvessels | 6 | |||||||||||||
Purchase of fishing vessels, fair market value | $ 56,200,000 |
Bank Loans (Details)
Bank Loans (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | |
Short-term Debt [Line Items] | |||
Short-term bank loans | $ 21,971,438 | $ 30,353,890 | |
China Development Bank [Member] | |||
Short-term Debt [Line Items] | |||
Short-term bank loans | [1] | 5,000,000 | |
China Development Bank One [Member] | |||
Short-term Debt [Line Items] | |||
Short-term bank loans | [1] | 3,185,980 | |
China Development Bank Two [Member] | |||
Short-term Debt [Line Items] | |||
Short-term bank loans | [1] | 9,500,000 | |
China Development Bank Three [Member] | |||
Short-term Debt [Line Items] | |||
Short-term bank loans | [1] | 5,000,000 | |
China Development Bank Four [Member] | |||
Short-term Debt [Line Items] | |||
Short-term bank loans | [1] | 5,000,000 | |
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China [Member] | |||
Short-term Debt [Line Items] | |||
Short-term bank loans | 1,640,693 | ||
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China One [Member] | |||
Short-term Debt [Line Items] | |||
Short-term bank loans | $ 1,027,217 | ||
China Development Bank Five [Member] | |||
Short-term Debt [Line Items] | |||
Short-term bank loans | [1] | $ 7,000,000 | |
China Development Bank Six [Member] | |||
Short-term Debt [Line Items] | |||
Short-term bank loans | [1] | 4,000,000 | |
China Development Bank Seven [Member] | |||
Short-term Debt [Line Items] | |||
Short-term bank loans | [1] | 4,000,000 | |
Fujian Haixia Bank [Member] | |||
Short-term Debt [Line Items] | |||
Short-term bank loans | 4,621,998 | ||
Fujian Haixia Bank One [Member] | |||
Short-term Debt [Line Items] | |||
Short-term bank loans | $ 2,349,440 | ||
[1] | Represents six-month LIBOR rate on the loan commencement date. |
Bank Loans (Details 1)
Bank Loans (Details 1) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Total long-term bank loans | $ 35,250,435 | $ 57,493,687 |
Less: current portion | (12,679,680) | (18,868,616) |
Long-term bank loans, non-current portion | $ 22,570,755 | 38,625,071 |
China Minsheng Bank [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Total long-term bank loans | 4,874,969 | |
Fujian Haixia Bank [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Total long-term bank loans | 1,629,062 | |
Export-Import Bank of China [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Total long-term bank loans | $ 14,312,786 | 20,265,537 |
Export-Import Bank of China One [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Total long-term bank loans | 2,310,999 | 3,453,612 |
Export-Import Bank of China Two [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Total long-term bank loans | $ 7,456,823 | 12,413,456 |
Export-Import Bank of China Three [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Total long-term bank loans | 1,906,003 | |
China Development Bank (Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Total long-term bank loans | $ 11,169,827 | $ 12,951,048 |
Bank Loans (Details 2)
Bank Loans (Details 2) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
Due in year ending December 31, | ||
2,016 | $ 12,679,680 | |
2,017 | 13,865,993 | |
2,018 | 1,386,599 | |
2,019 | 1,463,633 | |
2,020 | 1,540,666 | |
Thereafter | 4,313,864 | |
Total long-term bank loans | 35,250,435 | $ 57,493,687 |
Less: current portion | (12,679,680) | (18,868,616) |
Long-term liability | $ 22,570,755 | $ 38,625,071 |
Bank Loans (Details Textual)
Bank Loans (Details Textual) ¥ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |||
Dec. 31, 2015USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2014USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2013USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2015CNY (¥) | |
Bank loans (Textual) | ||||
Debt Instrument, maturity date | Mar. 22, 2015 | |||
Weighted average interest rate for long-term bank loans | 5.70% | 6.80% | 6.80% | 5.70% |
Weighted average interest rate for short-term bank loans | 3.20% | 3.60% | 8.70% | 3.20% |
Interest expense | $ 3,630,200 | $ 5,652,572 | $ 4,396,285 | |
Variable annual interest rate description | Variable annual interest rate based on LIBOR(1) plus 245 basis points. | |||
Interest expense capitalized to construction-in-progress | $ 0 | $ 836,902 | $ 1,094,589 | |
Restricted cash deposit | $ 1,577,642 | |||
China Minsheng Bank [Member] | ||||
Bank loans (Textual) | ||||
Annual interest rate | 7.741% | |||
Debt Instrument, maturity date | Mar. 16, 2015 | |||
Fujian Haixia Bank [Member] | ||||
Bank loans (Textual) | ||||
Annual interest rate | 8.40% | |||
Export-Import Bank of China [Member] | ||||
Bank loans (Textual) | ||||
Annual interest rate | 4.75% | 6.40% | 4.75% | |
Debt Instrument, maturity date | Dec. 10, 2017 | Dec. 10, 2017 | ||
Export-Import Bank of China One [Member] | ||||
Bank loans (Textual) | ||||
Annual interest rate | 4.75% | 6.40% | 4.75% | |
Debt Instrument, maturity date | Dec. 10, 2017 | Dec. 10, 2017 | ||
Export-Import Bank of China Two [Member] | ||||
Bank loans (Textual) | ||||
Annual interest rate | 4.75% | 6.40% | 4.75% | |
Debt Instrument, maturity date | Dec. 10, 2017 | Dec. 10, 2017 | ||
Export-Import Bank of China Three [Member] | ||||
Bank loans (Textual) | ||||
Annual interest rate | 6.40% | |||
Debt Instrument, maturity date | Dec. 10, 2017 | |||
China Development Bank (Member] | ||||
Bank loans (Textual) | ||||
Annual interest rate | 5.145% | 6.8775% | 5.145% | |
Debt Instrument, maturity date | Nov. 27, 2023 | Nov. 27, 2023 | ||
Long-term debt description | Guaranteed by Xinrong Zhuo, Honghong Zhuo, Mr. and Mrs. Zhiyan Lin and 6 fishing vessels | |||
Restricted Cash Deposit [Member] | ||||
Bank loans (Textual) | ||||
Variable annual interest rate description | Variable annual interest rate based on LIBOR(1) plus 230 basis points. | |||
China Development Bank [Member] | ||||
Bank loans (Textual) | ||||
Annual interest rate | 3.1374% | |||
Debt Instrument, maturity date | Jul. 22, 2015 | |||
China Development Bank One [Member] | ||||
Bank loans (Textual) | ||||
Annual interest rate | 2.777% | |||
Debt Instrument, maturity date | Mar. 9, 2015 | |||
China Development Bank Two [Member] | ||||
Bank loans (Textual) | ||||
Annual interest rate | 2.777% | |||
Debt Instrument, maturity date | Nov. 24, 2015 | |||
China Development Bank Three [Member] | ||||
Bank loans (Textual) | ||||
Annual interest rate | 2.80% | |||
Debt Instrument, maturity date | Dec. 22, 2015 | |||
China Development Bank Four [Member] | ||||
Bank loans (Textual) | ||||
Annual interest rate | 2.8074% | |||
Debt Instrument, maturity date | Dec. 29, 2015 | |||
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China [Member] | ||||
Bank loans (Textual) | ||||
Annual interest rate | 2.20% | |||
Debt Instrument, maturity date | Jan. 23, 2015 | |||
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China One [Member] | ||||
Bank loans (Textual) | ||||
Annual interest rate | 2.00% | |||
Debt Instrument, maturity date | Feb. 17, 2015 | |||
China Development Bank Five [Member] | ||||
Bank loans (Textual) | ||||
Annual interest rate | 3.395% | 3.395% | ||
Debt Instrument, maturity date | Feb. 11, 2016 | |||
China Development Bank Six [Member] | ||||
Bank loans (Textual) | ||||
Annual interest rate | 2.941% | 2.941% | ||
Debt Instrument, maturity date | Nov. 25, 2016 | |||
Restricted cash deposit | $ 800,000 | ¥ 5,120 | ||
China Development Bank Seven [Member] | ||||
Bank loans (Textual) | ||||
Annual interest rate | 3.049% | 3.049% | ||
Debt Instrument, maturity date | Dec. 9, 2016 | |||
Restricted cash deposit | $ 800,000 | ¥ 5,120 | ||
Fujian Haixia Bank [Member] | ||||
Bank loans (Textual) | ||||
Annual interest rate | 7.36% | 7.36% | ||
Debt Instrument, maturity date | Sep. 7, 2016 | |||
Short-term debt description | Collateralized by Pingtan Fishing's 17 fishing vessels. | |||
Fujian Haixia Bank One [Member] | ||||
Bank loans (Textual) | ||||
Annual interest rate | 1.621% | 1.621% | ||
Debt Instrument, maturity date | Sep. 20, 2016 | |||
Short-term debt description | Collateralized by Pingtan Fishing's 17 fishing vessels. |
Accrued Liabilities and Other77
Accrued Liabilities and Other Payables (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
Accrued Liabilities and Other Payables [Abstract] | ||
Accrued salaries and related benefits | $ 4,935,942 | $ 5,164,936 |
Accrued interest due | $ 6,635 | 178,381 |
Accrued professional fees | 11,099 | |
Other | $ 101,472 | 247,891 |
Accrued liabilities and other payables | $ 5,044,049 | $ 5,602,307 |
Shareholders' Equity (Details)
Shareholders' Equity (Details) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015$ / sharesshares | |
Shareholders' Equity [Abstract] | |
Warrants outstanding exercise price | $ 12 |
Warrants outstanding number outstanding at December 31, 2015 | shares | 8,966,667 |
Warrants outstanding weighted average remaining contractual life (years) | 2 years 2 months 12 days |
Warrants outstanding weighted average exercise price | $ 12 |
Warrants exercisable number exercisable at December 31, 2015 | shares | 8,966,667 |
Warrants exercisable weighted average exercise price | $ 12 |
Shareholders' Equity (Details 1
Shareholders' Equity (Details 1) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | |
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee [Line Items] | ||
Beginning Balance | $ 6,412,892 | $ 6,412,892 |
Addition to statutory reserve | 2,978,935 | |
Ending Balance | 9,391,827 | $ 6,412,892 |
Pingtan Fishing [Member] | ||
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee [Line Items] | ||
Beginning Balance | 6,412,892 | $ 6,412,892 |
Addition to statutory reserve | 2,174,753 | |
Ending Balance | $ 8,587,645 | $ 6,412,892 |
Fujian Heyue [Member] | ||
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee [Line Items] | ||
Beginning Balance | ||
Addition to statutory reserve | $ 804,182 | |
Ending Balance | $ 804,182 |
Shareholders' Equity (Details T
Shareholders' Equity (Details Textual) - USD ($) | Jun. 02, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee [Line Items] | |||
Ordinary shares, shares issued | 79,055,053 | 79,055,053 | |
Warrants issued | 8,966,667 | ||
Ordinary shares, par value | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 | |
Income tax statutory reserve percentage | 50.00% | ||
IPO [Member] | |||
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee [Line Items] | |||
Ordinary shares, par value | $ 0.001 | ||
Sale of stock, number of shares issued in transaction | 5,000,000 | ||
Offering Price | $ 10 | ||
Proceeds from issuance of common stock | $ 50,000,000 | ||
Description of sale of stock | Each unit consists of one ordinary share, $0.001 par value, of the Company and one purchase warrant. Each warrant will entitle the holder to purchase from the Company one ordinary share at an exercise price of $12.00 commencing upon the completion of a business combination and expiring five years from the consummation of a business combination. | ||
Warrant [Member] | |||
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee [Line Items] | |||
Warrants exercise price | $ 12 | ||
Warrant [Member] | IPO [Member] | |||
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee [Line Items] | |||
Warrants issued | 5,000,000 | ||
Sponsor Warrants [Member] | |||
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee [Line Items] | |||
Warrants exercise price | $ 12 | ||
Sponsor Warrants [Member] | IPO [Member] | |||
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee [Line Items] | |||
Warrants issued | 3,966,667 | ||
Pingtan Guansheng [Member] | |||
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee [Line Items] | |||
Income tax statutory reserve percentage | 10.00% | ||
Pingtan Fishing [Member] | |||
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee [Line Items] | |||
Income tax statutory reserve percentage | 10.00% | ||
Pingtan Dingxin [Member] | |||
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee [Line Items] | |||
Income tax statutory reserve percentage | 10.00% | ||
Pingtan Duoying [Member] | |||
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee [Line Items] | |||
Income tax statutory reserve percentage | 10.00% | ||
Pingtan Ruiying [Member] | |||
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee [Line Items] | |||
Income tax statutory reserve percentage | 10.00% | ||
Chum Capital Group Limited [Member] | |||
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee [Line Items] | |||
Ordinary shares, shares issued | 30,329,883 | ||
Warrants issued | 3,966,667 | ||
Fujian Heyue [Member] | |||
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee [Line Items] | |||
Income tax statutory reserve percentage | 10.00% |
Certain Risks and Concentrati81
Certain Risks and Concentrations (Details) - Major Suppliers [Member] | 12 Months Ended | |||||
Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | ||||
A [Member] | ||||||
Concentration Risk [Line Items] | ||||||
Concentration risk, Percentage | [1] | 10.00% | 22.00% | |||
PT Avona Mina Lestari [Member] | ||||||
Concentration Risk [Line Items] | ||||||
Concentration risk, Percentage | 34.00% | [1] | 26.00% | |||
Hong Fa Shipping Limited [Member] | ||||||
Concentration Risk [Line Items] | ||||||
Concentration risk, Percentage | 30.00% | 23.00% | 23.00% | |||
Hong Long [Member] | ||||||
Concentration Risk [Line Items] | ||||||
Concentration risk, Percentage | 11.00% | 44.00% | [1] | |||
Hai Yi Shipping Limited [Member] | ||||||
Concentration Risk [Line Items] | ||||||
Concentration risk, Percentage | 14.00% | [1] | [1] | |||
[1] | less than 10% |
Commitments and Contingencies (
Commitments and Contingencies (Details) ¥ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||||
Dec. 31, 2015USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2014USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2015CNY (¥) | Jun. 12, 2014USD ($) | Jun. 12, 2014CNY (¥) | |
Commitments and Contingencies (Textual) | |||||
Severance payments | $ 10,000 | $ 10,000 | |||
Registered capital of equity investment | 30,486,314 | $ 15,964,812 | |||
Pingtan Fishing [Member] | |||||
Commitments and Contingencies (Textual) | |||||
Registered capital of equity investment | 30,500,000 | ¥ 198 | $ 154,100,000 | ¥ 1,000 | |
Percentage of ownership | 35.00% | 35.00% | |||
Obligation to contribute as the equity investment's registered capital | $ 30,800,000 | ¥ 200 | $ 53,900,000 | ¥ 350 | |
Percentage of ownership transferred to third party | 15.00% |
Condensed Parent Company Fina83
Condensed Parent Company Financial Information (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
Current assets: | ||||
Cash | $ 11,448,684 | $ 12,752,272 | $ 8,156,599 | $ 171,923,360 |
Prepaid expenses | 1,818 | 32,913 | ||
Other receivable | 78,051 | 22,656,232 | ||
Total current assets | 91,945,902 | 105,913,623 | ||
Other assets: | ||||
Property, plant and equipment | 94,555,114 | 109,980,617 | ||
Total assets | 231,877,373 | 249,030,185 | ||
Current liabilities: | ||||
Accrued liabilities and other payables | 5,044,049 | 5,602,307 | ||
Due to related parties | 1,384,644 | 2,373,352 | ||
Total liabilities | 65,037,550 | 99,771,251 | ||
Equity attributable to owners of the company: | ||||
Ordinary shares ($0.001 par value; 225,000,000 shares authorized; 79,055,053 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2015 and 2014) | 79,055 | 79,055 | ||
Retained earnings | 34,318,040 | 21,315,710 | ||
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income | (4,326,351) | 3,925,900 | ||
Total equity attributable to owners of the company | 150,470,656 | $ 149,258,934 | ||
Non-controlling interest | 16,369,167 | |||
Total shareholders' equity | 166,839,823 | $ 149,258,934 | 64,841,435 | $ 397,315,984 |
Total liabilities and equity | 231,877,373 | 249,030,185 | ||
Parent [Member] | ||||
Current assets: | ||||
Cash | $ 171,329 | 399,849 | $ 246,684 | |
Prepaid expenses | 2,819 | |||
Other receivable | $ 75,000 | 64 | ||
Investments in subsidiaries and VIEs at equity | 149,195,133 | 125,961,030 | ||
Total current assets | 149,441,462 | 126,363,762 | ||
Other assets: | ||||
Property, plant and equipment | 23,681,715 | 25,289,869 | ||
Total assets | $ 173,123,177 | 151,653,631 | ||
Current liabilities: | ||||
Accrued liabilities and other payables | 21,345 | |||
Due to related parties | $ 6,283,354 | 2,373,352 | ||
Total liabilities | 6,283,354 | 2,394,697 | ||
Equity attributable to owners of the company: | ||||
Ordinary shares ($0.001 par value; 225,000,000 shares authorized; 79,055,053 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2015 and 2014) | 79,055 | 79,055 | ||
Additional paid-in capital | 111,008,085 | 117,525,377 | ||
Retained earnings | 43,709,867 | 27,728,602 | ||
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income | (4,326,351) | 3,925,900 | ||
Total equity attributable to owners of the company | 150,470,656 | $ 149,258,934 | ||
Non-controlling interest | 16,369,167 | |||
Total shareholders' equity | 166,839,823 | $ 149,258,934 | ||
Total liabilities and equity | $ 173,123,177 | $ 151,653,631 |
Condensed Parent Company Fina84
Condensed Parent Company Financial Information (Details 1) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
Dec. 31, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Jun. 30, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | |
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Revenue | $ 13,972,000 | $ 2,741,000 | $ 15,254,000 | $ 28,733,000 | $ 56,518,000 | $ 54,417,000 | $ 56,909,000 | $ 65,583,000 | $ 60,700,190 | $ 233,427,011 | $ 122,667,769 |
Cost of revenue | 63,476,627 | 155,840,823 | 74,983,290 | ||||||||
Operating expenses: | |||||||||||
General and administrative | 2,933,588 | 4,537,351 | 3,191,637 | ||||||||
Total operating expenses | 4,792,275 | 7,210,564 | 4,809,915 | ||||||||
Loss from operations | (7,568,712) | 70,375,624 | 42,874,564 | ||||||||
Other (expense) income | 27,127,114 | 15,385,081 | 4,261,230 | ||||||||
Net income | (9,792,000) | 22,518,000 | (1,584,000) | 8,416,000 | 33,335,000 | 14,195,000 | 14,842,000 | 23,389,000 | 19,558,402 | $ 85,760,705 | $ 99,046,456 |
Less: net income attributable to the non-controlling interest | 1,205,485 | ||||||||||
Net income attributable to owners of the company | $ (9,072,000) | $ 20,684,000 | $ (1,482,000) | $ 8,223,000 | $ 33,335,000 | $ 14,195,000 | $ 14,842,000 | $ 23,389,000 | $ 18,352,917 | $ 85,760,705 | $ 99,046,456 |
Parent [Member] | |||||||||||
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Revenue | |||||||||||
Cost of revenue | |||||||||||
Operating expenses: | |||||||||||
General and administrative | $ (2,074,964) | $ (1,899,368) | $ (2,225,543) | ||||||||
Total operating expenses | (2,074,964) | (1,899,368) | (2,225,543) | ||||||||
Loss from operations | (2,074,964) | (1,899,368) | (2,225,543) | ||||||||
Other (expense) income | (593) | 82,855 | 117 | ||||||||
Loss attributable to parent only | (2,075,557) | (1,816,513) | (2,225,426) | ||||||||
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries and VIEs | 21,633,959 | 87,577,218 | 101,271,882 | ||||||||
Net income | 19,558,402 | $ 85,760,705 | $ 99,046,456 | ||||||||
Less: net income attributable to the non-controlling interest | 1,205,485 | ||||||||||
Net income attributable to owners of the company | $ 18,352,917 | $ 85,760,705 | $ 99,046,456 |
Condensed Parent Company Fina85
Condensed Parent Company Financial Information (Details 2) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
Dec. 31, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Jun. 30, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | |||||||||||
Net income | $ (9,792,000) | $ 22,518,000 | $ (1,584,000) | $ 8,416,000 | $ 33,335,000 | $ 14,195,000 | $ 14,842,000 | $ 23,389,000 | $ 19,558,402 | $ 85,760,705 | $ 99,046,456 |
Changes in assets and liabilities: | |||||||||||
Prepaid expenses | 30,633 | 4,213,938 | (1,925,477) | ||||||||
Other receivable | 87,907 | (156,606) | 19,201 | ||||||||
Accrued liabilities and other payables | (266,105) | 1,019,221 | 3,583,989 | ||||||||
NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES | 40,853,550 | 33,928,408 | 52,266,802 | ||||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | |||||||||||
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES | (66,187,228) | (35,862,379) | $ (336,512,660) | ||||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | |||||||||||
Payments made for dividend | $ (2,371,652) | $ (790,550) | |||||||||
Cash acquired in recapitalization | $ 3,565,355 | ||||||||||
NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES | $ 23,881,357 | $ 6,724,079 | 31,147,495 | ||||||||
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH | (1,303,588) | 4,595,673 | (163,766,761) | ||||||||
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - beginning of year | 12,752,272 | 8,156,599 | 12,752,272 | 8,156,599 | 171,923,360 | ||||||
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - end of year | 11,448,684 | 12,752,272 | 11,448,684 | 12,752,272 | 8,156,599 | ||||||
Parent [Member] | |||||||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | |||||||||||
Net income | 19,558,402 | 85,760,705 | 99,046,456 | ||||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities: | |||||||||||
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries and VIEs | (21,633,959) | (87,577,218) | (101,271,882) | ||||||||
Changes in assets and liabilities: | |||||||||||
Prepaid expenses | 2,819 | 1 | $ 21,180 | ||||||||
Other receivable | (75,000) | (33) | |||||||||
Accrued liabilities and other payables | (11,099) | (198,075) | $ 201,654 | ||||||||
Due to related parties | 2 | 23,352 | |||||||||
NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES | (2,158,835) | $ (1,991,268) | $ (2,002,592) | ||||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | |||||||||||
Investment payments to subsidiaries and VIEs | (244,033) | (1,316,079) | |||||||||
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES | (244,033) | $ (1,316,079) | |||||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | |||||||||||
Cash acquired from subsidiaries and VIEs | 636,000 | $ 584,983 | |||||||||
Advances from related parties | 3,910,000 | 2,350,000 | |||||||||
Payments made for dividend | $ (2,371,652) | $ (790,550) | |||||||||
Cash acquired in recapitalization | $ 3,565,355 | ||||||||||
NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES | $ 2,174,348 | $ 2,144,433 | 3,565,355 | ||||||||
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH | (228,520) | 153,165 | $ 246,684 | ||||||||
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - beginning of year | $ 399,849 | $ 246,684 | 399,849 | 246,684 | |||||||
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - end of year | $ 171,329 | $ 399,849 | $ 171,329 | $ 399,849 | $ 246,684 |
Condensed Parent Company Fina86
Condensed Parent Company Financial Information (Details Textual) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
Condensed Parent Company Financial Information (Textual) | |||
Ordinary shares, par value | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 | |
Ordinary shares, shares authorized | 225,000,000 | 225,000,000 | |
Ordinary shares, shares issued | 79,055,053 | 79,055,053 | |
Ordinary shares, shares outstanding | 79,055,053 | 79,055,053 | |
Statutory reserves | $ 9,391,827 | $ 6,412,892 | $ 6,412,892 |
Selected Quarterly Financial 87
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Details) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
Dec. 31, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Jun. 30, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | |
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) [Abstract] | |||||||||||
Revenue | $ 13,972,000 | $ 2,741,000 | $ 15,254,000 | $ 28,733,000 | $ 56,518,000 | $ 54,417,000 | $ 56,909,000 | $ 65,583,000 | $ 60,700,190 | $ 233,427,011 | $ 122,667,769 |
Gross profit (loss) | (8,941,000) | (6,508,000) | 1,206,000 | 11,467,000 | 19,066,000 | 15,484,000 | 17,437,000 | 25,599,000 | (2,776,437) | 77,586,188 | 47,684,479 |
Net income (loss) | (9,792,000) | 22,518,000 | (1,584,000) | 8,416,000 | 33,335,000 | 14,195,000 | 14,842,000 | 23,389,000 | 19,558,402 | 85,760,705 | 99,046,456 |
Net income (loss) attributable to owners of the company | $ (9,072,000) | $ 20,684,000 | $ (1,482,000) | $ 8,223,000 | $ 33,335,000 | $ 14,195,000 | $ 14,842,000 | $ 23,389,000 | $ 18,352,917 | $ 85,760,705 | $ 99,046,456 |
Basic and diluted net income (loss) per ordinary share attributable to owners of the company | $ (0.11) | $ 0.26 | $ (0.02) | $ 0.10 | $ 0.41 | $ 0.18 | $ 0.19 | $ 0.30 | $ 0.23 | $ 1.08 | $ 1.26 |
Subsequent Events (Details)
Subsequent Events (Details) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2015USD ($) | |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |
Subsequent collections from the transferee | $ 15,406,658 |
1/5/2016 [Member] | |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |
Subsequent collections from the transferee | 3,081,332 |
1/6/2016 [Member] | |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |
Subsequent collections from the transferee | 3,081,332 |
2/1/2016 [Member] | |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |
Subsequent collections from the transferee | 3,081,332 |
2/2/2016 [Member] | |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |
Subsequent collections from the transferee | 3,081,332 |
2/4/2016 [Member] | |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |
Subsequent collections from the transferee | 462,200 |
2/4/2016 [Member] | |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |
Subsequent collections from the transferee | $ 2,619,130 |
Subsequent Events (Details Text
Subsequent Events (Details Textual) ¥ in Millions | Feb. 11, 2016USD ($) | Jan. 01, 2016USD ($) | Jan. 01, 2016HKD | Feb. 29, 2016USD ($) | Feb. 29, 2016CNY (¥) | Jan. 31, 2016USD ($) | Jan. 31, 2016CNY (¥) | Dec. 31, 2015USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2015CNY (¥) | Dec. 31, 2014USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2013USD ($) | Feb. 03, 2016USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2015CNY (¥) | |
Subsequent Event (Textual) | ||||||||||||||
Repayments of short-term bank loans | $ (30,989,630) | $ (45,797,736) | $ (64,358,336) | |||||||||||
Equity method investment | 30,486,314 | $ 15,964,812 | ||||||||||||
Amount received from from the transferee | 15,406,658 | |||||||||||||
Prepayments made for fish goods | [1] | 31,900,549 | ||||||||||||
Global Deep Ocean [Member] | ||||||||||||||
Subsequent Event (Textual) | ||||||||||||||
Equity method investment | $ 23,100,000 | ¥ 150 | ||||||||||||
Percentage of ownership | 15.00% | 15.00% | ||||||||||||
Amount received from from the transferee | $ 7,700,000 | ¥ 50 | ||||||||||||
Subsequent Event [Member] | ||||||||||||||
Subsequent Event (Textual) | ||||||||||||||
Prepayments made for fish goods | $ 31,900,549 | |||||||||||||
Subsequent Event [Member] | Global Deep Ocean [Member] | ||||||||||||||
Subsequent Event (Textual) | ||||||||||||||
Amount received from from the transferee | $ 15,400,000 | ¥ 100 | $ 15,400,000 | ¥ 100 | ||||||||||
Subsequent Event [Member] | Hai Yi Shipping Ltd. [Member] | After Renewal Service Agreement [Member] | ||||||||||||||
Subsequent Event (Textual) | ||||||||||||||
Service agreement, monthly payments | $ 38,500 | HKD 298,500 | ||||||||||||
Lease expiration date | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2016 | ||||||||||||
Subsequent Event [Member] | China Development Bank [Member] | ||||||||||||||
Subsequent Event (Textual) | ||||||||||||||
Repayments of short-term bank loans | $ 7,000,000 | |||||||||||||
[1] | According to related signed agreement, the Company has the right to receive refund for these prepayments if the fish goods did not meet contract quality specifications. |