Exhibit 99.1
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Consolidated Financial Statements for the Years Ended December 31, 2014 and 2015 | | |
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | | 2 |
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Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2014 and 2015 | | 3 - 6 |
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Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2014 and 2015 | | 7 |
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2014 and 2015 | | 8 |
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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Deficit for the Years Ended December 31, 2014 and 2015 | | 9 - 10 |
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2014 and 2015 | | 11 - 12 |
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements | | 13 - 45 |
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors of BORQS International Holding Corp
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of BORQS International Holding Corp (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2014 and 2015, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive (loss) income, changes in shareholders’ deficit and cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2015. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. We were not engaged to perform an audit of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of BORQS International Holding Corp at December 31, 2014 and 2015, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2015, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
/s/ Ernst & Young Hua Ming LLP
Shanghai, the People’s Republic of China
December 20, 2016
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”))
| | | | As of December 31, | |
| | Note | | 2014 | | | 2015 | |
| | | | US$ | | | US$ | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Current assets: | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | | | | 13,418 | | | | 7,787 | |
Restricted cash | | | | | 981 | | | | 770 | |
Accounts receivable | | | | | 12,898 | | | | 6,068 | |
Accounts receivable from related parties | | (17) | | | 132 | | | | 5,998 | |
Receivable from Mobile Virtual Network Operator (“MVNO”) franchisees | | | | | - | | | | 3,295 | |
Inventories | | (5) | | | 2,190 | | | | 6,264 | |
Deferred cost of revenues | | | | | 3,275 | | | | 984 | |
Prepaid and other current assets | | (6) | | | 3,399 | | | | 3,225 | |
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Total current assets | | | | | 36,293 | | | | 34,391 | |
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Non-current assets: | | | | | | | | | | |
Property and equipment, net | | (7) | | | 2,487 | | | | 2,250 | |
Intangible assets, net | | (8) | | | 9,753 | | | | 13,262 | |
Goodwill | | (9) | | | 786 | | | | 741 | |
Deferred tax asset | | (16) | | | 283 | | | | 1,074 | |
Deferred cost of revenues | | | | | 355 | | | | 177 | |
Other non-current assets | | | | | 182 | | | | 1,184 | |
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Total non-current assets | | | | | 13,846 | | | | 18,688 | |
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Total assets | | | | | 50,139 | | | | 53,079 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”))
| | | | As of December 31, | |
| | Note | | 2014 | | | 2015 | |
| | | | US$ | | | US$ | |
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT | | | | | | | | |
Current liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable (including accounts payable of the Consolidated VIEs without recourse to the primary beneficiary of US$1,277 and US$3,747 as of December 31, 2014 and 2015, respectively) | | | | | 7,693 | | | | 6,951 | |
Accrued expenses and other payables (including accrued expenses and other payables of the Consolidated VIEs without recourse to the primary beneficiary of US$751 and US$1,882 as of December 31, 2014 and 2015, respectively) | | (11) | | | 4,167 | | | | 6,263 | |
Deferred revenue (including deferred revenue of the Consolidated VIEs without recourse to the primary beneficiary of US$6,297 and US$11,425 as of December 31, 2014 and 2015, respectively) | | | | | 12,863 | | | | 17,334 | |
Income tax payable | | | | | - | | | | 165 | |
Short-term bank borrowings (including short-term bank borrowings of the Consolidated VIEs without recourse to the primary beneficiary of US$817 and nil as of December 31, 2014 and 2015, respectively) | | (10) | | | 2,817 | | | | 2,000 | |
Long-term bank borrowings - current portion | | (10) | | | - | | | | 571 | |
Deferred government grants | | (12) | | | 3,056 | | | | 1,762 | |
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Total current liabilities | | | | | 30,596 | | | | 35,046 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”))
| | | | As of December 31, | |
| | Note | | 2014 | | | 2015 | |
| | | | US$ | | | US$ | |
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT | | | | | | | | |
Non-current liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Unrecognized tax benefits | | (16) | | | 46 | | | | 691 | |
Deferred tax liabilities (including deferred tax liabilities of the Consolidated VIEs without recourse to the primary beneficiary of US$2,032 and US$1,779 as of December 31, 2014 and 2015, respectively) | | (16) | | | 2,032 | | | | 1,779 | |
Deferred revenue | | | | | 23 | | | | 440 | |
Long-term bank borrowings | | (10) | | | - | | | | 381 | |
Deferred government grants | | (12) | | | 4,260 | | | | 2,252 | |
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Total non-current liabilities | | | | | 6,361 | | | | 5,543 | |
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Total liabilities | | | | | 36,957 | | | | 40,589 | |
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Commitments and contingencies | | (21) | | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”))
| | | | As of December 31, | |
| | Note | | 2014 | | | 2015 | |
| | | | US$ | | | US$ | |
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT | | | | | | | | |
Mezzanine equity: | | | | | | | | |
Series A convertible redeemable preferred shares (US$0.0001 par value; 39,900,000 shares authorized; 39,900,000 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2014 and 2015) | | (20) | | | 11,970 | | | | 11,970 | |
Series B convertible redeemable preferred shares (US$0.0001 par value; 82,857,143 shares authorized; 82,857,143 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2014 and 2015) | | (20) | | | 26,126 | | | | 26,126 | |
Series C convertible redeemable preferred shares (US$0.0001 par value; 50,909,089 shares authorized; 50,909,089 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2014 and 2015) | | (20) | | | 19,127 | | | | 20,848 | |
Series D convertible redeemable preferred shares (US$0.0001 par value; 23,721,443 shares authorized; 23,721,443 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2014 and 2015) | | (20) | | | 8,246 | | | | 8,942 | |
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Total mezzanine equity | | | | | 65,469 | | | | 67,886 | |
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Shareholders’ deficit: | | | | | | | | | | |
Ordinary shares | | | | | 54 | | | | 54 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | | | 1,120 | | | | 1,124 | |
Statutory reserve | | | | | 860 | | | | 1,270 | |
Accumulated deficit | | | | | (55,614 | ) | | | (56,330 | ) |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | | (13) | | | 139 | | | | (1,149 | ) |
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Total BORQS International Holding Corp shareholders’ deficit | | | | | (53,441 | ) | | | (55,031 | ) |
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Noncontrolling interest | | | | | 1,154 | | | | (365 | ) |
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Total shareholders’ deficit | | | | | (52,287 | ) | | | (55,396 | ) |
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Total liabilities, mezzanine equity, noncontrolling interest and shareholders’ deficit | | | | | 50,139 | | | | 53,079 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”))
| | | | For the year ended December 31, | |
| | Note | | 2014 | | | 2015 | |
| | | | US$ | | | US$ | |
Net Revenues: | | | | | | | | |
Software | | | | | 17,222 | | | | 22,468 | |
Hardware | | | | | 28,058 | | | | 32,647 | |
MVNO | | | | | 58 | | | | 16,007 | |
Others | | | | | 2,150 | | | | 3,950 | |
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Total net revenues | | | | | 47,488 | | | | 75,072 | |
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Software | | | | | (8,966 | ) | | | (12,660 | ) |
Hardware | | | | | (24,303 | ) | | | (26,101 | ) |
MVNO | | | | | (786 | ) | | | (16,225 | ) |
Others | | | | | (1,592 | ) | | | (2,980 | ) |
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Total cost of revenues | | | | | (35,647 | ) | | | (57,966 | ) |
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Total gross profit | | | | | 11,841 | | | | 17,106 | |
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Operating expenses: | | | | | | | | | | |
Sales and marketing expenses | | | | | (4,419 | ) | | | (7,359 | ) |
General and administrative expenses | | | | | (4,197 | ) | | | (4,883 | ) |
Research and development expenses | | | | | (11,743 | ) | | | (7,245 | ) |
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Total operating expenses | | | | | (20,359 | ) | | | (19,487 | ) |
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Other operating income | | | | | 648 | | | | 3,094 | |
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Operating (loss) income | | | | | (7,870 | ) | | | 713 | |
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Interest income | | | | | 23 | | | | 61 | |
Interest expense | | | | | (82 | ) | | | (156 | ) |
Other income | | | | | 282 | | | | 208 | |
Other expense | | | | | (402 | ) | | | (35 | ) |
Foreign exchange gain | | | | | 72 | | | | 855 | |
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(Loss) profit before income taxes | | | | | (7,977 | ) | | | 1,646 | |
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Income tax expense | | (16) | | | (194 | ) | | | (851 | ) |
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Net (loss) income | | | | | (8,171 | ) | | | 795 | |
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Less: net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | | | | | (510 | ) | | | (1,316 | ) |
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Net (loss) income attributable to Borqs International Holding Corp | | | | | (7,661 | ) | | | 2,111 | |
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Add: accretion to redemption value of convertible redeemable preferred shares | | | | | (2,848 | ) | | | (2,417 | ) |
Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders | | | | | (10,509 | ) | | | (306 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”))
| | | | For the year ended December 31, | |
| | Note | | 2014 | | | 2015 | |
| | | | US$ | | | US$ | |
Net (loss) income | | | | | (8,171 | ) | | | 795 | |
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax of nil: | | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax of nil | | | | | (74 | ) | | | (1,288 | ) |
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax of nil | | (13) | | | (74 | ) | | | (1,288 | ) |
Comprehensive loss | | | | | (8,245 | ) | | | (493 | ) |
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest | | | | | (510 | ) | | | (1,519 | ) |
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to the Borqs International Holding Corp | | | | | (7,735 | ) | | | 1,026 | |
Change in redemption value of convertible redeemable preferred shares | | | | | (2,848 | ) | | | (2,417 | ) |
Comprehensive loss attributable to ordinary shareholders | | | | | (10,583 | ) | | | (1,391 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”) except for number of shares)
| | Note | | Number of ordinary shares | | | Ordinary shares | | | Additional paid-in capital | | | Accumulated Statutory reserves | | | Accumulated other comprehensive income | | | Accumulated deficit | | | Total BORQS International Holding Corp shareholders’ deficit | | | Noncontrolling interest | | | Total shareholders’ Deficit | |
Balance as of January 1, 2014 | | | | | 53,816,667 | | | | 54 | | | | 1,092 | | | | | | | | 213 | | | | (44,245 | ) | | | (42,886 | ) | | | - | | | | (42,886 | ) |
Consolidated net loss | | | | | | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (7,661 | ) | | | (7,661 | ) | | | (510 | ) | | | (8,171 | ) |
Noncontrolling interest addition through acquisition | | (4) | | | | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,636 | | | | 1,636 | |
Contribution by noncontrolling interest through incorporation | | | | | | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 28 | | | | 28 | |
Appropriation of statutory reserves | | | | | | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 860 | | | | - | | | | (860 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Foreign exchange difference | | | | | | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (74 | ) | | | - | | | | (74 | ) | | | - | | | | (74 | ) |
Accretion to redemption value of convertible redeemable preferred shares | | | | | | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (2,848 | ) | | | (2,848 | ) | | | - | | | | (2,848 | ) |
Vesting of restricted shares | | | | | 200,000 | | | | - | | | | 28 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 28 | | | | - | | | | 28 | |
Balance as of December 31, 2014 | | | | | 54,016,667 | | | | 54 | | | | 1,120 | | | | 860 | | | | 139 | | | | (55,614 | ) | | | (53,441 | ) | | | 1,154 | | | | (52,287 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”) except for number of shares)
| | Note | | Number of ordinary shares | | | Ordinary shares | | | Additional paid-in capital | | | Accumulated Statutory reserves | | | Accumulated other comprehensive loss | | | Accumulated deficit | | | Total BORQS International Holding Corp shareholders’ deficit | | | Noncontrolling interest | | | Total shareholders’ deficit | |
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Balance as of January 1, 2015 | | | | | 54,016,667 | | | | 54 | | | | 1,120 | | | | 860 | | | | 139 | | | | (55,614 | ) | | | (53,441 | ) | | | 1,154 | | | | (52,287 | ) |
Consolidated net income | | | | | | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,111 | | | | 2,111 | | | | (1,316 | ) | | | 795 | |
Appropriation of statutory reserves | | | | | | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 410 | | | | - | | | | (410 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Foreign exchange difference | | | | | | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (1,288 | ) | | | - | | | | (1,288 | ) | | | (203 | ) | | | (1,491 | ) |
Accretion to redemption value of convertible redeemable preferred shares | | | | | | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (2,417 | ) | | | (2,417 | ) | | | - | | | | (2,417 | ) |
Vesting of restricted shares | | | | | 33,333 | | | | - | | | | 4 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 4 | | | | - | | | | 4 | |
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Balance as of December 31, 2015 | | | | | 54,050,000 | | | | 54 | | | | 1,124 | | | | 1,270 | | | | (1,149 | ) | | | (56,330 | ) | | | (55,031 | ) | | | (365 | ) | | | (55,396 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”))
| | For the year ended December 31, | |
| | 2014 | | | 2015 | |
| | US$ | | | US$ | |
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | |
Net (loss) income | | | (8,171 | ) | | | 795 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash (used in) generated from operating activities: | | | | | | | | |
Foreign exchange gain | | | (72 | ) | | | (855 | ) |
Loss (gain) on disposal of property and equipment | | | 8 | | | | (350 | ) |
Depreciation of property and equipment | | | 1,373 | | | | 1,371 | |
Amortization of intangible assets | | | 594 | | | | 1,109 | |
Deferred income tax benefits | | | (189 | ) | | | (1,044 | ) |
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of the effects of an acquisition: | | | | | | | | |
Restricted cash | | | (818 | ) | | | 211 | |
Accounts receivable | | | (8,709 | ) | | | 6,830 | |
Accounts receivable from related parties | | | 8,556 | | | | (5,866 | ) |
Receivable from MVNO franchisees | | | - | | | | (3,295 | ) |
Inventories | | | (573 | ) | | | (4,074 | ) |
Deferred cost of revenues | | | (489 | ) | | | 2,469 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | | (1,400 | ) | | | 579 | |
Accounts payable | | | 4,206 | | | | (742 | ) |
Accrued expenses and other payables | | | 65 | | | | 2,100 | |
Unrecognized tax benefits | | | 46 | | | | 645 | |
Deferred revenue | | | 608 | | | | 4,888 | |
Income tax payable | | | - | | | | 165 | |
Deferred government grants | | | (174 | ) | | | (3,302 | ) |
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Net cash (used in) generated from operating activities | | | (5,139 | ) | | | 1,634 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”))
| | For the year ended December 31, | |
| | 2014 | | | 2015 | |
| | US$ | | | US$ | |
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | |
Purchases of property and equipment | | | (481 | ) | | | (798 | ) |
Purchases of intangible assets | | | (692 | ) | | | (5,175 | ) |
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment | | | 69 | | | | 14 | |
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired | | | 238 | | | | - | |
Loan to a third party | | | - | | | | (1,482 | ) |
Repayments of a loan to a third party | | | - | | | | 75 | |
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Net cash used in investing activities | | | (866 | ) | | | (7,366 | ) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | |
Contribution by noncontrolling interest through incorporation | | | 28 | | | | - | |
Proceeds from issuance of Series D convertible redeemable preferred shares | | | 8,000 | | | | - | |
Payment of Series D convertible redeemable preferred shares issuance costs | | | (126 | ) | | | - | |
Proceeds from short-term bank borrowings | | | 2,000 | | | | - | |
Repayments of short-term bank borrowings | | | - | | | | (817 | ) |
Proceeds from long-term bank borrowings | | | - | | | | 999 | |
Repayments of long-term bank borrowings | | | - | | | | (47 | ) |
Net cash generated from financing activities | | | 9,902 | | | | 135 | |
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Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | | | (2 | ) | | | (34 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | | | 3,895 | | | | (5,631 | ) |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | | | 9,523 | | | | 13,418 | |
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of year | | | 13,418 | | | | 7,787 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
BORQS International Holding Corp (the “Company”) was incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands on July 27, 2007. The Company and its consolidated subsidiaries, variable interest entities (the “VIE”) and the VIE’s subsidiaries (collectively referred to the “Group”) are principally engaged in the provision of commercial grade Android+ platform solutions, hardware product sales and MVNO services in the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”).
| (a) | As of December 31, 2015, the details of the Company’s major subsidiaries, Consolidated VIEs and the subsidiaries of the VIEs are as follows: |
| Entity | | Date of incorporation/ Acquisition | | Place of incorporation | | Percentage of direct or indirect ownership by the Company | | | Principal activities |
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| Subsidiaries: | | | | | | | |
| BORQS Hong Kong Limited (“Borqs HK”)(1) | | July 19, 2007 | | Hong Kong | | | 100 | % | | Provision of software and service solutions and hardware products sales |
| BORQS Beijing Ltd. (“Borqs Beijing”)(1) | | September 4, 2007 | | PRC | | | 100 | % | | Provision of software and service solutions and hardware products sales |
| BORQS Software Solutions Private Limited (“Borqs India”)(1) | | July 17, 2009 | | India | | | 100 | % | | Provision of software and service solutions |
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| VIE: | | | | | | | | | | |
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| Beijing Big Cloud Network Technology Co., Ltd. (“Big Cloud Network”)(1) / (2) | | April 18, 2014 | | PRC | | | Nil | | | Holding company |
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| Subsidiaries of the VIE: | | | | | | | | | | |
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| Yuantel (Beijing) Investment Management Co., Ltd. (“Yuantel Investment”)(2) / (3) | | July 11, 2014 | | PRC | | | 79 | % | | Holding company |
| Yuantel (Beijing) Telecommunications Technology Co., Ltd. (“Yuantel Telecom”)(2) / (3) | | July 11, 2014 | | PRC | | | 75.05 | % | | Provision of MVNO services |
| (1) | Collectively, the “PRC Subsidiaries”. |
| (2) | Collectively, the “Consolidated VIEs”. |
| (3) | On July 11, 2014, the Company through Big Cloud Network acquired controlling interest in Yuantel Investment and its subsidiary, (Note 4).
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BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
1. | ORGANIZATION (CONTINUED) |
| (b) | PRC laws and regulations prohibit foreign ownership in certain telecommunication related businesses. To comply with these foreign ownership restrictions, the Group conducts its businesses in the PRC through the VIE using contractual agreements (the “VIE Agreements”). |
The Group funds Big Cloud Network through loans to the two Big Cloud Network’s shareholders, (collectively the “Nominee Shareholders”). The effective control of Big Cloud Network is held by the Group, through a series of contractual agreements between Borqs Beijing and Big Cloud Network whereby Big Cloud Network became a consolidated VIE of the Group. Through the contractual agreements, the Group receives substantially all of the economic benefits of Big Cloud Network.
Big Cloud Network provides MVNO services in China through its 79% owned entity of Yuantel Investment which owns 95% of Yuantel Telecom; therefore Big Cloud Network effective owns 75.05% of Yuantel Telecom which is the entity that operates the business and holds the MVNO license from the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
The following is a summary of the key terms of the VIE Agreements:
Loan agreement
On June 23, 2014, Borqs Beijing and the Nominee Shareholders entered into loan agreements for Borqs Beijing to provide interest free loans of RMB50,000 to the Nominee Shareholders, respectively, for the purpose of providing capital to Big Cloud Network to develop its MVNO business. There is no fixed term for the loans.
Power of attorney agreement
The Nominee Shareholders of Big Cloud Network entered into the power of attorney agreement whereby they authorized Borqs Beijing or its designated party to act on behalf of the Nominee Shareholders as exclusive agent and attorney with all respect to all matters concerning the shareholding including but not limited to (1) attend shareholders’ meetings of Big Cloud Network; (2) exercise all the shareholders’ rights, including voting rights; and (3) designate and appoint on behalf of each shareholder the senior management members of Big Cloud Network. The power of attorney remains irrevocable and continuously valid from the date of execution so long as each Nominee Shareholder remains as a shareholder of Big Cloud Network. The power of attorney agreement was subsequently reassigned to the Company.
Exclusive option agreement
Pursuant to the exclusive option agreement entered into between the Nominee Shareholders and Borqs Beijing or its designated party, the Nominee Shareholders granted Borqs Beijing or its designated party, an irrevocable and exclusive right to purchase all or part of the equity interests held by the Nominee Shareholders in Big Cloud Network, to the extent permitted under the PRC laws, at an amount equal to RMB10 or the minimum consideration permitted under the applicable PRC law. The purchase consideration in excess of RMB 10 shall be refunded by the Nominee Shareholders to Borqs Beijing or Borqs Beijing may deduct the excess amount upon payment of consideration. The Nominee Shareholders shall not declare dividend or any form of distribution or grant loans in any form without the prior consent of Borqs Beijing or its designated party. The term of the agreement is 10 years, expiring on June 22, 2024 which will be automatically renewed every three-year thereafter if Borqs Beijing or its designated party does not provide notice of termination to the Nominee Shareholders fifteen days prior to expiration.
Exclusive technical & support agreement
Pursuant to the agreement entered into between Borqs Beijing and Big Cloud Network, Big Cloud Network engaged Borqs Beijing or its designated party as its exclusive provider of technical, consulting and other services in relation to its major business during the contractual period in return for service fees which will be determined at the sole discretion of Borqs Beijing or its designated party. The term of the agreement is 10 years, expiring on June 22, 2024, which will be automatically renewed every three-year thereafter if Borqs Beijing or its designated party does not provide notice of termination to the Nominee Shareholders fifteen days prior to expiration.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
1. | ORGANIZATION (CONTINUED) |
Business cooperation agreement
Pursuant to the business cooperation agreement entered into between Borqs Beijing and Big Cloud Network, Borqs Beijing or its designated party agreed to provide unlimited financial support for the VIE’s daily operating activities through entrusted loans and agree to forgo the right to seek repayment.
Share pledge agreement
Pursuant to the agreement, the Nominee Shareholders pledged all of their equity interests in Big Cloud Network to Borqs Beijing as collateral to guarantee the repayment of the loans and to secure their obligations under the above agreements. The Nominee Shareholders agreed not to transfer or otherwise create any encumbrance on their equity interests in Big Cloud Network without prior consent of Borqs Beijing. The share pledge agreements will remain effective until all the obligations under above agreements have been satisfied in full or all of the guarantee liabilities have been repaid.
Despite the lack of technical majority ownership, there exists a parent-subsidiary relationship between Borqs Beijing’s designee, the Company, and Big Cloud Network through the irrevocable power of attorney agreement, whereby the Nominee Shareholders effectively assigned all of the voting rights underlying their equity interest in Big Cloud Network to the Company. Furthermore, pursuant to the exclusive option agreement and share pledge agreement, the Company, via Borqs Beijing, obtained effective control over Big Cloud Network through the ability to exercise all the rights of Nominee Shareholders and therefore the power to govern the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of Big Cloud Network. In addition, through the VIE agreements the Company demonstrates its ability and intention to continue the ability to absorb substantially all the expected losses and the majority of the profit of the VIE, and therefore have the rights to the economic benefits of the VIE. Thus, the Company consolidates Big Cloud Network and its subsidiaries through the primary beneficiary, the Company, under ASC 810-10Consolidation Overall.
In the opinion of the Company’s management and PRC counsel, (i) the ownership structure of the Consolidated VIEs is in compliance with all existing PRC laws and regulations in any material respect, (ii) each of the VIE agreements is valid, legally binding and enforceable to each party of such agreements and will not result in any violation of PRC laws or regulations currently in effect; and (iii) each of the Group’s PRC subsidiaries, VIE and VIE’s subsidiaries have the necessary corporate power and authority to conduct its business as described in its business scope under its business license, which is in full force and effect, and the Group’s business operation in PRC are in compliance with existing PRC laws and regulations.
However, uncertainties in the PRC legal system could cause the relevant regulatory authorities to find the current VIE agreements and businesses to be in violation of any existing or future PRC laws or regulations. If the Company, the primary beneficiary or any of its current or future VIEs are found in violation of any existing or future laws or regulations, or fail to obtain or maintain any of the required permits or approvals, the relevant PRC regulatory authorities would have broad discretion in dealing with such violations, including levying fines, confiscating the income of the primary beneficiary, and the VIE, revoking the business licenses or operating licenses of the primary beneficiary, and VIE, shutting down the Group’s servers, discontinuing or placing restrictions or onerous conditions on the Group’s operations, requiring the Group to undergo a costly and disruptive restructuring or enforcing actions that could be harmful to the Group’s business. Any of these actions could cause significant disruption to the Group’s business operations and severely damage the Group’s reputation, which would in turn materially and adversely affect the Group’s business and results of operations. In addition, if the imposition of any of these penalties causes the primary beneficiary to lose the rights to direct the activities of VIE or the right to receive its economic benefits, the Company, through the primary beneficiary, would no longer be able to consolidate the VIE.
In addition, if the VIE or the Nominee Shareholders fail to perform their obligations under the VIE Agreements, the Group may have to incur substantial costs and expend resources to enforce the primary beneficiary’ rights under the contracts. The Group may have to rely on legal remedies under PRC laws, including seeking specific performance or injunctive relief and claiming damages, which may not be effective. All of these VIE Agreements are governed by PRC laws and provide for the resolution of disputes through arbitration in the PRC. Accordingly, these contracts would be interpreted in accordance with PRC laws and any disputes would be resolved in accordance with PRC legal procedures. The legal system in PRC is not as developed as in other jurisdictions, such as the United States. As a result, uncertainties in the PRC legal system could limit the Group’s ability to enforce these contractual arrangements. Under PRC laws, rulings by arbitrators are final, parties cannot appeal the arbitration results in courts, and prevailing parties may only enforce the arbitration awards in PRC courts through arbitration award recognition proceedings, which would incur additional expenses and delay. In the event the Group is unable to enforce these VIE Agreements, the primary beneficiary may not be able to exert effective control over its VIE, and the Group’s ability to conduct its business may be negatively affected.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
1. | ORGANIZATION (CONTINUED) |
Consolidated VIEs contributed 5% and 27% of the Group's consolidated revenues for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2015. As of December 31, 2014 and 2015, the Consolidated VIEs accounted for an aggregate of 30% and 40%, respectively, of the consolidated total assets, and 43% and 64%, respectively, of the consolidated total liabilities.
The Consolidated VIEs mainly operate the MVNO services. The VIE also holds the MVNO license, which is a revenue-producing asset recorded on the Group’s consolidated balance sheets. The Group expects increases in percentage of revenue generated from the Consolidated VIEs compared to the whole Group for the foreseeable future as the Group focuses on strengthening telecommunication platforms to strategically grow the Group’s MVNO business.
The Group believes that there are no assets held in the Consolidated VIEs that can be used only to settle obligations of the Consolidated VIEs, except for registered capital and the PRC statutory reserves. Relevant PRC laws and regulations restrict the Consolidated VIEs from transferring a portion of their net assets, equivalent to the balance of its statutory reserve and its share capital, to the Company in the form of loans and advances or cash dividends. Please refer to Note 18 for disclosure of restricted net assets. As the Consolidated VIEs are incorporated as limited liability companies under the PRC Company Law, creditors of the Consolidated VIEs do not have recourse to the general credit of the Company for any of the liabilities of the Consolidated VIEs. There were no pledges or collateralization of the Consolidated VIEs’ assets.
The following tables represent the financial information of the Consolidated VIEs as of December 31, 2014 and 2015 and for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2015 before eliminating the intercompany balances and transactions between the Consolidated VIEs and other entities within the Group:
| | | As of December 31, | |
| | | 2014 | | | 2015 | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| | | | | | | |
| ASSETS | | | | | | |
| Current assets: | | | | | | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | | | 2,434 | | | | 2,455 | |
| Restricted cash | | | 981 | | | | 770 | |
| Accounts receivable | | | 65 | | | | 70 | |
| Receivable from MVNO franchisees | | | - | | | | 3,295 | |
| Inventories | | | 142 | | | | 145 | |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | | 379 | | | | 347 | |
| Prepayment to WFOE | | | - | | | | 454 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Total current assets | | | 4,001 | | | | 7,536 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Non-current assets: | | | | | | | | |
| Property and equipment, net | | | 261 | | | | 876 | |
| Intangible assets, net | | | 9,675 | | | | 10,879 | |
| Goodwill | | | 786 | | | | 741 | |
| Deferred tax asset | | | 283 | | | | 1,074 | |
| Other non-current assets | | | 182 | | | | 196 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Total non-current assets | | | 11,187 | | | | 13,766 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Total assets | | | 15,188 | | | | 21,302 | |
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
1. | ORGANIZATION (CONTINUED) |
| (c) | VIE disclosures (Continued) |
| | | As of December 31, | |
| | | 2014 | | | 2015 | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| Current liabilities: | | | | | | |
| Accounts payable | | | 1,277 | | | | 3,747 | |
| Accrued expenses and other payables | | | 751 | | | | 1,882 | |
| Deferred revenue | | | 6,297 | | | | 11,425 | |
| Short-term bank borrowings | | | 817 | | | | - | |
| Intercompany payables | | | 4,623 | | | | 6,969 | |
| Total current liabilities | | | 13,765 | | | | 24,023 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Non-current liabilities | | | | | | | | |
| Deferred tax liabilities | | | 2,032 | | | | 1,779 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Total non-current liabilities | | | 2,032 | | | | 1,779 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Total liabilities | | | 15,797 | | | | 25,802 | |
| | | | |
| | | For the Year Ended December 31, | |
| | | 2014 | | | 2015 | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| Net revenues | | | 2,208 | | | | 19,957 | |
| Net loss | | | (2,372 | ) | | | (5,029 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | | For the Year Ended December 31, | |
| | | 2014 | | | 2015 | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | | | 1,595 | | | | 2,413 | |
| Net cash used in investing activities | | | (210 | ) | | | (1,622 | ) |
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | | | 817 | | | | (770 | ) |
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | | | 2,202 | | | | 21 | |
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
2. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”).
| (b) | Principles of consolidation |
The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Company, its subsidiaries and Consolidated VIEs, for which, the Company is the primary beneficiary. All significant inter-company transactions and balances between the Company, its subsidiaries and the Consolidated VIEs are eliminated upon consolidation. Results of acquired subsidiaries and its Consolidated VIEs are consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Company.
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Areas where management uses subjective judgment include, but are not limited to, estimating the useful lives of long-lived assets and intangible assets, assessing the initial valuation of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination and the subsequent impairment assessment of long-lived assets, intangible assets and goodwill, determining the provisions for accounts receivable and inventories, accounting for deferred income taxes and uncertain tax benefits, valuation for share-based compensation arrangements and convertible redeemable preferred shares. Changes in facts and circumstances may result in revised estimates. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and as such, differences may be material to the consolidated financial statements.
The functional currency of the Company and its non-PRC subsidiaries, excluding Borqs India, is the United States dollar. The functional currency of Borqs India is Rupee, whereas the functional currency of the Company’s PRC subsidiaries and its Consolidated VIEs is the Chinese Renminbi (“RMB”) as determined based on the criteria of ASC 830,Foreign Currency Matters. The Company uses the US$ as its reporting currency. Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are re-measured into the functional currency at the exchange rates prevailing on the transaction dates. Foreign currency denominated financial assets and liabilities are re-measured at the balance sheet date exchange rate. Exchange gains and losses are included in foreign exchange gains and losses in the consolidated statements of operations.
Assets and liabilities of the Company’s PRC subsidiaries are translated into US$ at fiscal year-end exchange rates. Equity amounts are translated at historical exchange rates. Income and expense items are translated at average exchange rates prevailing during the fiscal year. Translation adjustments arising from translation of foreign currency financial statements are reported as cumulative translation adjustments and are shown as a separate component of other comprehensive income (loss) in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).
| (e) | Cash and cash equivalents |
Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand and bank deposits which are unrestricted as to withdrawal and use. All highly liquid investments with a stated maturity of 90 days or less from the date of purchase are classified as cash equivalents.
Restricted cash mainly represents short-term deposits with China United Network Communications Group Co., Ltd. (“China Unicom”) as guarantee for minimum purchase requirements, and therefore are not available for the Group’s use until the end of contract period with China Unicom.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
2. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) |
Accounts receivable are carried at net realizable value. An allowance of doubtful accounts is recorded in the period when the collection of full amount is no longer probable. The Group reviews the accounts receivable on a periodic basis and makes general and specific allowances when there is doubt as to the collectability of individual balances. In evaluating the collectability of individual receivable balances, the Group considers many factors, including the age of the balance, the customer’s payment history, its current credit-worthiness and current economic trends. As of December 31, 2014 and 2015, the Group evaluated and wrote off the doubtful accounts as they were determined to be uncollectible. Thus, there was no allowance for doubtful accounts outstanding.
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method. Adjustments to reduce the cost of inventories to its net market value are made, if required, for decreases in sales prices, obsolescence or similar reductions in the estimated net realizable value. Inventories provision of US$1,037 and US$1,109 was recorded as of December 31, 2014 and 2015, respectively.
| (i) | Property and equipment |
Property and equipment are stated at cost and are depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, as follows:
| Category | | Estimated useful life |
| | | |
| Computer and network equipment | | 3-5 years |
| Office equipment | | 5 years |
| Motor vehicles | | 5 years |
| Leasehold improvements | | Over the shorter of lease term or the estimated useful lives of the assets |
Repair and maintenance costs are charged to expense as incurred, whereas the costs of betterments that extend the useful life of property and equipment are capitalized as additions to the related assets. Retirements, sale and disposals of assets are recorded by removing the cost and accumulated depreciation with any resulting gain or loss reflected in the consolidated statements of operations.
Property and equipment that are purchased or constructed which require a period of time before the assets are ready for their intended use are accounted for as construction-in-progress. Construction-in-progress is recorded at acquisition cost, including installation costs. Construction-in-progress is transferred to specific property and equipment accounts and commences depreciation when these assets are ready for their intended use.
Intangible assets are carried at cost less accumulated amortization and any recorded impairment. Intangible assets acquired in a business combination are recognized initially at fair value at the date of acquisition. Intangible assets with finite useful lives are amortized using a straight-line method. These amortization methods reflect the estimated pattern in which the economic benefits of the respective intangible assets are to be consumed.
Development costs of software to be sold, leased, or otherwise marketed are subject to capitalization beginning when technological feasibility is reached, in accordance with ASC 985-20,Costs of Software to be Sold, Leased, or Marketed.
Intangible assets have weighted average useful lives from the date of purchase as follow:
| Purchased software | | 9.5 years |
| MVNO license (Note 4) | | 10 years |
| Capitalized software development costs | | 3 years |
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
2. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) |
The Group acquired Yuantel in July 2014 and accounted for the acquisition pursuant to ASC 805,Business Combinations (“ASC 805”), which requires the Group to recognize separately from goodwill the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed at their acquisition date fair values. Goodwill as of the acquisition date is measured as the excess of the acquisition date fair value of consideration transferred and the contingent considerations plus the acquisition date fair value of the noncontrolling interests, if any, over the net of the acquisition date fair values of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. In cases where the Group acquires less than 100% ownership interest, it will derive the fair value of the acquired business as a whole, which will typically include a control premium and subtract the consideration transferred for the controlling interest to identify the fair value of the noncontrolling interest.
In connection with this acquisition, the Group determines the estimated fair value of acquired identifiable intangible and tangible assets as well as assumed liabilities with the assistance of an independent third party valuation firm. The Group derives estimates of the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed using reasonable assumptions based on historical experiences and on the information obtained from management of the acquired companies. Critical estimates in valuing certain of the acquired intangible assets required to but were not limited to the following: deriving estimates of future expected cash flows from the acquired business and the determination of an appropriate discount rate. Unanticipated events may occur which may affect the accuracy or validity of such assumptions or estimates.
In case where the Group acquired the remaining interest in a subsidiary once it has obtained control, such transaction is accounted for as an equity transaction where the difference between the fair value of the purchase consideration and the carrying amount of the noncontrolling interests is recorded in additional paid-in capital.
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the amounts assigned to the fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed of an acquired business. The Group’s goodwill as of December 31, 2014 and 2015 was related to its acquisition of Yuantel Investment, (Note 4). In accordance with ASC 350,Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (“ASC 350”), recorded goodwill amounts are not amortized, but rather are tested for impairment annually or more frequently if there are indicators of impairment present.
The performance of the impairment test in accordance to ASC 350 involves a two-step process. The first step of the impairment test involves comparing the fair value of the reporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill. Fair value is primarily determined by computing the future discounted cash flows expected to be generated by the reporting unit. If the reporting unit’s carrying value exceeds its fair value, goodwill may be impaired. If this occurs, the Group performs the second step of the goodwill impairment test to determine the amount of impairment loss.
The fair value of the reporting unit is allocated to its assets and liabilities in a manner similar to a purchase price allocation in order to determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill. If the implied goodwill fair value is less than its carrying value, the difference is recognized an impairment loss.
In accordance with ASC 350, the Group assigned and assessed goodwill for impairment at the reporting unit level. A reporting unit is an operating segment or one level below the operating segment. The Company has determined that it has two operating segments as its reporting units, namely Yuantel and Connected Solutions. Goodwill is recorded at the Yuantel reporting unit.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
2. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) |
| (m) | Impairment of long-lived assets |
The Group evaluates its long-lived assets or asset group, including intangible assets with indefinite and finite lives, for impairment. Intangible assets with indefinite lives that are not subject to amortization are tested for impairment at least annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the assets might be impaired in accordance with ASC 350. Such impairment test compares the fair values of assets with their carrying values with an impairment loss recognized when the carrying values exceed fair values.
For long-lived assets and intangible assets with finite lives that are subject to depreciation and amortization are tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances (such as a significant adverse change to market conditions that will impact the future use of the assets) indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or a Group of long-lived assets may not be recoverable. When these events occur, the Group evaluates impairment by comparing the carrying amount of the assets to future undiscounted net cash flows expected to result from the use of the assets and their eventual disposition. If the sum of the expected undiscounted cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the assets, the Group would recognize an impairment loss based on the excess of the carrying amount of the asset group over its fair value.
| (n) | Fair value of financial instruments |
The Group’s financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable and payable, accounts receivable from related parties, receivable from MVNO franchisees, short-term and long-term bank borrowings and convertible redeemable preferred shares. Other than the long-term bank borrowings and convertible redeemable preferred shares, the carrying values of these financial instruments approximate their fair values due to their short-term maturities.
The Group applies ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, (“ASC 820”). ASC 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. ASC 820 requires disclosures to be provided on fair value measurement.
ASC 820 establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:
Level 1 — Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
Level 2 — Other inputs that are directly or indirectly observable in the marketplace.
Level 3 — Unobservable inputs which are supported by little or no market activity.
ASC 820 describes three main approaches to measuring the fair value of assets and liabilities: (1) market approach; (2) income approach; and (3) cost approach. The market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated from market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities. The income approach uses valuation techniques to convert future amounts to a single present value amount. The measurement is based on the value indicated by current market expectations about those future amounts. The cost approach is based on the amount that would currently be required to replace an asset.
During the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2015, there is no financial instrument measured at fair value. The carrying amounts of long-term bank borrowings approximate their fair values since they bear interest rates which approximate market interest rates. The convertible redeemable preferred shares are initially recognized at its fair value.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
2. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) |
The Group is mainly engaged in the business of providing 1) Android+ platform solutions and services, 2) hardware product sales, and 3) MVNO services. The Group recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the sales price is fixed and determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured.
| 1. | Android+ platform solutions and services |
Android+ platform solutions
The Group provides customized Android+ software platform solutions that are developed to maximize the commercial grade quality or performance of open source Android+ software for integration with particular chipsets. The Group also provides customized Android+ service platform solutions that are end to end software developed for mobile operators to allow data synchronization between their platform and mobile devices. The Group charges its customers, mainly including mobile device manufacturers and mobile operators, fixed fees for project-based software contracts, as well as per chip or per mobile device royalty fees.
The project-based software contracts are generally considered multiple element arrangements as they consist of perpetual software licenses, software development services such as customization, modification, implementation and integration, and post-contract customer support (“PCS”) where customers have the right to receive bug fixes, telephone support and unspecified upgrades on a when-and-if available basis. Pursuant to ASC 985-605,Revenue Recognition: Software (“ASC 985-605”), given the project-based software contracts require significant customization that are generally completed within one year from the contract dates, the Group accounts for the entire software contracts in conformity with the relevant guidance in ASC 605-35,Revenue Recognition: Contract Accounting, applying the completed contract method.
As the Group was unable to establish vendor specific objective evidence of the fair value of PCS and PCS is the only undelivered element upon completion of software projects, the entire software project fixed fees are recognized ratably over the PCS service period. PCS service periods are generally 12 months, with ranges from six months to three years, and commences upon completion of customer acceptance of the completed software projects. Costs incurred to complete the software projects are deferred to match revenue recognition.
Where the Group is entitled to receive on going usage based royalties determined based on the chip or mobile device sales, the usage-based royalties are recognized according to the customers’ usage reports, generally on a quarterly basis.
Service contracts
The Group provides research and development services to certain customers for their mobile-computing related development projects where fees are charged on a time and material basis and the Group is not responsible for the outcome of such development projects. The revenue is recognized proportionately as the services are delivered and is included as software revenues on the consolidated statement of operations.
The Group provides total solutions on original design manufacturer (“ODM”) basis to customers of mobile devices. Revenue is recognized when sale of each final hardware product to the customers are delivered. Warranty is provided to all customers, which is not considered an additional service; rather, an integral part of the product sales. ASC 450,Contingencies, specifically addresses the accounting for standard warranties. The Group believes that accounting for its standard warranty pursuant to ASC 450 does not impact revenue recognition because the cost of honoring the warranty can be reliably estimated. The Group has determined the likelihood of claims arising from warranties to be remote based on strong quality control procedures in the production process and historical experience with regard to claims being made by customers. The basis for the warranty accrual will be reviewed periodically based on actual experience. The Group does not sell extended warranty coverage.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
2. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) |
| (o) | Revenue recognition (Continued) |
On July 11, 2014, the Group, through the VIE, acquired and obtained control of Yuantel Investment, which mainly operates the MVNO business, (Note 4). The license to operate such MVNO business is issued by the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the core mobile network is provided by the PRC government owned China Unicom. Yuantel Investment receives wholesale rates for mobile voice and data services from China Unicom and repackages the voice and data services into competitive bundles for Chinese consumers.
In accordance with ASC 605-45,Revenue Recognition; Principal agent consideration,the Group is the principal in providing the bundled voice and data services to Chinese consumers, thus revenue is recognized on a gross basis. As sales of bundled services are mostly pre-paid by the consumers, cash received in advance of voice and data consumption are recognized as deferred revenue. Revenue is recognized when the services are actually used. Pre-paid bundled services do not expire.
Sales of the bundles are mostly made through agents and franchisees. Bundled services sold to agents are discounted and not refundable to the Group. The Group accounts for such discounts as reductions of revenue in accordance with ASC 605-50 (“ASC 605-50”)Customer Payments and Incentives.
The Group enters into profit sharing arrangements with franchisees under which bundled services may be returned to the Group if not sold to the consumers. The franchisees receive certain percentages of profits made by the Group on the sales of the bundled services as they are used by the consumers. The Group accounts for profit sharing with franchisees as selling expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. Discounts provided by franchisees to consumers are recognized by the Group as reductions of revenue in accordance with ASC 605-50.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
2. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) |
Cost of revenues consists primarily of telecommunication costs, depreciation of long-lived assets, amortization of acquired intangible asset, payroll and other related costs of operations. Deferred cost of revenues was US$3,630 and US$1,161 for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2015.
| (q) | Advertising expenditures |
Advertising expenditures are expensed as incurred and are included in sales and marketing expenses, which amounted to US$207 and US$46 for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2015, respectively.
| (r) | Research and development expenses |
Research and development expenses include payroll, employee benefits, and other headcount-related expenses associated with research and platform development. Research and development expenses also include rent, depreciation and other related expenses. Research and development expenses are expensed as incurred.
Government grants are provided by the relevant PRC municipal government authorities to subsidize the cost of certain technology development projects. The amount of such government grants are determined solely at the discretion of the relevant government authorities and there is no assurance that the Group will continue to receive these government grants in the future. Government grants are recognized when it is probable that the Group will comply with the conditions attached to them, and the grants are received. When the grant relates to an expense item, it is recognized in the consolidated statement of operations over the period necessary to match the grant on a systematic basis to the costs that it is intended to compensate, as a reduction of the related operating expense. When the grant relates to an asset, it is recognized as deferred government grants and released to the consolidated statement of operations in equal amounts over the expected useful life of the related asset, when operational, as a reduction of the related depreciation expense.
Leases are classified at the inception date as either a capital lease or an operating lease. The Group did not enter into any leases whereby it is the lessor for any of the periods presented. As the lessee, a lease is a capital lease if any of the following conditions exists: a) ownership is transferred to the lessee by the end of the lease term, b) there is a bargain purchase option, c) the lease term is at least 75% of the property’s estimated remaining economic life, or d) the present value of the minimum lease payments at the beginning of the lease term is 90% or more of the fair value of the leased property to the lessor at the inception date. A capital lease is accounted for as if there was an acquisition of an asset and an incurrence of an obligation at the inception of the lease. The Group did not enter into any capital leases for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2015.
All other leases are accounted for as operating leases wherein rental payments are expensed on a straight-line basis over the periods of their respective lease terms. The Group leases office space under operating lease agreements. Certain lease agreements contain rent holidays and escalating rent. Rent holidays and escalating rent are considered in determining the straight-line rent expense to be recorded over the lease term. The lease term begins on the date of initial possession of the lease property for purposes of recognizing lease expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
2. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) |
The Group accounts for income taxes using the liability method. Current income taxes are provided for in accordance with the laws of the relevant tax authorities. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates that will be in effect in the period in which the differences are expected to reverse. The Group records a valuation allowance against deferred tax assets if, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more-likely-than-not that some portion, or all, of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The effect on deferred taxes of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.
The Group applies ASC 740,Accounting for Income Taxes,(“ASC 740”),to account for uncertainty in income taxes. ASC 740 prescribes a recognition threshold a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements.
The Group has elected to classify interest related to unrecognized tax benefits, if and when required, as part of “income tax expense” in the consolidated statements of operations.
The Group elected to early adopt ASU No. 2015-17,Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes. Thus, all the deferred income tax assets and liabilities are classified as noncurrent in the consolidated balance sheet statement of financial position.
| (v) | Share-based compensation |
The Group accounts for share-based compensation in accordance with ASC 718,Compensation-Stock Compensation: Overall, (“ASC 718”).
In accordance with ASC 718, the Group determines whether an award should be classified and accounted for as a liability award or equity award. All grants of share-based awards to employees classified as equity awards are measured based on their grant date fair values and recognized as compensation expense over the requisite service period and/or performance period in the consolidated statements of operations.
The Group recognizes compensation expense using the accelerated method for share-based awards granted with service and performance conditions. According to ASC 718, the amount of compensation cost recognized (or attributed) when achievement of a performance condition is probable depends on the relative satisfaction of the performance condition based on performance to date. According to ASC 718, probable means the future event or events are likely to occur and the Group interprets “probable” to be generally in excess of a 70% likelihood of occurrence.
The Group elected to early adopt ASU No. 2016-09,Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvement to Employee Share-based Payment Accounting to account for forfeitures as they occur.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
2. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) |
| (w) | Comprehensive income (loss) |
Comprehensive income (loss) is defined as the increase (decrease) in equity of the Group during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances excluding transactions resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) of the Group includes foreign currency translation adjustments related to the Company and its PRC subsidiaries, whose functional currency is RMB.
The full-time employees of the Group’s PRC subsidiaries are entitled to staff welfare benefits including medical care, housing fund, pension benefits and unemployment insurance, which are governmental mandated defined contribution plans. These entities are required to accrue for these benefits based on certain percentages of the employees’ respective salaries, subject to certain ceilings, in accordance with the relevant PRC regulations, and make cash contributions to the state-sponsored plans out of the amounts accrued.
| (y) | Recent accounting pronouncements |
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU No. 2014-09,Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606),(“ASU 2014-09”). ASU 2014-09 supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in ASC 605,Revenue Recognition and requires entities to recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 is originally effective for the annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period. ASU No. 2015-14,Revenue from Contracts with Customers, (“ASU 2015-14”), deferred the effective date of ASU 2014-09 by one year. As a result, ASU 2014-09 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods therein. Early adoption is permitted to the original effective date. The Group is currently evaluating the impact of adopting the new revenue standard on its consolidated financial statements.
In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-02,Consolidation (Topic 810) — Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis,(“ASU 2015-02”). ASU 2015-02 amends the criteria for determining which entities are considered VIEs, amends the criteria for determining if a service provider possesses a variable interest in a VIE and ends the deferral granted to investment companies for application of the VIE consolidation model. The guidance is effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after 15 December 2015. The guidance may be applied retrospectively or through a cumulative effect adjustment to equity as of the beginning of the year of adoption. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. The Group is evaluating the effects, if any, of the adoption of this revised guidance on its consolidated financial statements.
In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11,Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory, (“ASU 2015-11”). The guidance simplifies the subsequent measurement of inventory by requiring inventory to be measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Entities will continue to apply their existing impairment models to inventories that are accounted for using last-in first-out (LIFO) and the retail inventory method (RIM). For public business entities, the amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those fiscal years. For all other entities, the amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted, and the guidance must be applied prospectively after the date of adoption. The Group is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2015-11 on its consolidated financial statements.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
2. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) |
| (y) | Recent accounting pronouncements(Continued) |
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02,Leases,(“ASU 2016-02”). ASU 2016-02 specifies the accounting for leases. For operating leases, ASU 2016-02 requires a lessee to recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability, initially measured at the present value of the lease payments, in its balance sheet. The standard also requires a lessee to recognize a single lease cost, calculated so that the cost of the lease is allocated over the lease term, on a generally straight-line basis. ASU 2016-02 is effective for public companies for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. The Group is currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2016-02 on its consolidated financial statements.
In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-08,Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net), (“ASU 2016-08”) which clarifies the implementation guidance on principal versus agent considerations. The guidance includes indicators to assist an entity in determining whether it controls a specified good or service before it is transferred to the customers. This guidance will be effective for the company in the first quarter of 2018, with the option to adopt it in the first quarter of 2017. The Group is still evaluating the effect if any, that this guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements.
In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15,Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Paymentswhich addresses eight specific cash flow issues: Debt prepayment or debt extinguishment costs; settlement of zero-coupon debt instruments or other debt instruments with coupon interest rates that are insignificant in relation to the effective interest rate of the borrowing; contingent consideration payments made after a business combination; proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims; proceeds from the settlement of corporate-owned life insurance policies (COLIs) (including bank-owned life insurance policies (BOLIs)); distributions received from equity method investees; beneficial interests in securitization transactions; and separately identifiable cash flows and application of the predominance principle. This guidance will be effective for the Group for fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and early adoption is permitted. The Group is evaluating the effect that this guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements.
In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-18,Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cashwhich requires that the statement of cash flows explain the change during the period in the total of cash, cash equivalents, and amounts generally described as restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents. Therefore, amounts generally described as restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents should be included with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the beginning-of-period and end-of-period total amounts shown on the statement of cash flows. This guidance will be effective for the Group for fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and early adoption is permitted. The Group is evaluating the effect that this guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to significant concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts receivable from related parties and receivable from MVNO franchisees. As of December 31, 2014 and 2015, the aggregate amount of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash of US$7,132 and US$6,634, respectively, were held at major financial institutions located in the PRC, and US$7,276 and US$1,923, respectively, were deposited with major financial institutions located outside the PRC. Management believes that these financial institutions are of high credit quality and continually monitors the credit worthiness of these financial institutions. Historically, deposits in Chinese banks are secure due to the state policy on protecting depositors’ interests. However, China promulgated a new Bankruptcy Law in August 2006 that came into effect on June 1, 2007, which contains a separate article expressly stating that the State Council may promulgate implementation measures for the bankruptcy of Chinese banks based on the Bankruptcy Law. Under the new Bankruptcy Law, a Chinese bank may go into bankruptcy. In addition, since China’s concession to the World Trade Organization, foreign banks have been gradually permitted to operate in China and have been significant competitors against Chinese banks in many aspects, especially since the opening of the Renminbi business to foreign banks in late 2006. Therefore, the risk of bankruptcy of those Chinese banks in which the Company has deposits has increased. In the event of bankruptcy of one of the banks which holds the Company’s deposits, it is unlikely to claim its deposits back in full since it is unlikely to be classified as a secured creditor based on PRC laws.
Accounts receivable, accounts receivable from related parties and receivable from MVNO franchisees are both typically unsecured, and are derived from revenues earned from customers. The risk is mitigated by credit evaluations the Group performs on its ongoing credit evaluations of its customers’ financial conditions and ongoing monitoring process of outstanding balances. The Group maintains reserves for estimated credit losses and these losses have generally been within expectations.
| (b) | Business supplier, customer, and economic risk |
The Group participates in a dynamic and competitive high technology industry and believes that changes in any of the following areas could have a material adverse effect on the Group’s future financial position, results of operations or cash flows: changes in the overall demand for services; competitive pressures due to new entrants; advances and new trends in new technology; control of telecommunication infrastructures by local regulators and industry standards; strategic relationships or customer relationships; regulatory considerations; and risks associated with the Group’s ability to attract and retain employees necessary to support its growth.
(i) Business supplier risk – The Group’s MVNO operations are dependent upon telecommunication resources provided by China Unicom. There is no guarantee that the supply of telecommunication resources provided by China Unicom will be renewed annually. Further, there is no guarantee around the continuance of the MVNO license granted by the PRC government Ministry of Industry and Information Technology which may be amended or discontinued in light of changes to political, economic and social reforms.
(ii) Customer risk – The success of the Group’s business going forward will rely in part on Group’s ability to continue to obtain and expand business from existing customers while also attracting new customers. The Group has a diversified base of customers covering its services and the revenue from the largest single customer accounted for 18% and 9% of the Group’s total net revenues for the two years ended December 31, 2014 and 2015, respectively, and the accounts receivable from the largest single customer accounted for 1% and 50% of the Group’s total accounts receivable and accounts receivable from related parties for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2015, respectively.
(iii) Economic risk – The Group’s operations could be adversely affected by significant political, economic and social uncertainties in the PRC. Although the PRC government has been pursuing economic reform policies for more than 20 years, no assurance can be given that the PRC government will continue to pursue such policies or that such policies may not be significantly altered, especially in the event of a change in leadership, social or political disruption or unforeseen circumstances affecting the PRC political, economic and social conditions. There is also no guarantee that the PRC government’s pursuit of economic reforms will be consistent or effective.
(c) Foreign currency exchange rate risk
From July 21, 2005, the RMB is permitted to fluctuate within a narrow and managed band against a basket of certain foreign currencies. The appreciation of the US$ against RMB was approximately 0.4% and 6.1% in the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2015, respectively. The appreciation of the US$ against Rupee was approximately 2.3% and 4.7% in the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2015, respectively.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
On July 11, 2014, Big Cloud Network, the VIE of the Company, acquired the controlling interest represented by 79% of the equity interest in Yuantel Investment, for an aggregate purchase price of US$7,354. Of the aggregate US$3,677 purchase price, was injected into Yuantel Investment in 2014 and 2015, respectively.
The Company entered into a new business, MVNO business in the PRC as a result of the acquisition.
The following table summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed and the noncontrolling interest at the date of acquisition on July 11, 2014.
| | | USD’000 | |
| | | | |
| Current assets | | | 7,976 | |
| Other non-current assets | | | 182 | |
| Property and equipment, net | | | 121 | |
| Purchased software | | | 50 | |
| MVNO license | | | 9,560 | |
| Deferred tax assets, non-current | | | 165 | |
| | | | | |
| Total identifiable assets acquired | | | 18,054 | |
| | | | | |
| Short-term borrowings | | | (817 | ) |
| Accounts payable | | | (620 | ) |
| Deferred revenue - current | | | (5,669 | ) |
| Other current liabilities | | | (648 | ) |
| Deferred tax liability, non-current | | | (2,103 | ) |
| | | | | |
| Total liabilities assumed | | | (9,857 | ) |
| | | | | |
| Net identifiable assets acquired | | | 8,197 | |
| | | | | |
| NCI measured at fair value | | | 1,629 | |
| Goodwill | | | 786 | |
| Purchase consideration (i) | | | 7,354 | |
(i) US$ 3,677 cash consideration was paid in 2014
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
4. | BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS (CONTINUED) |
The determination and allocation of fair values to the identifiable assets acquired, liabilities assumed and noncontrolling interests is based on various assumptions and valuation methodologies requiring considerable judgment from management. The most significant variables in these valuations are discount rates, terminal values, the number of years on which to base the cash flow projections, as well as the assumptions and estimates used to determine the cash inflows and outflows. The US$9,560 of acquired intangible asset is the MVNO license with an estimated useful life of ten years. The Group performed the valuation of the MVNO license with the assistance of an independent third party valuation firm. The fair value of the license was determined based on the income approach, using assumptions including discount rate of 20.5% considering risk inherent in the existing MVNO business model and industry comparisons. Terminal value is based on the expected life of asset of ten years, and forecasted cash flows over that period. The ten-year cash flow projection was derived taking into consideration of actual operating results and management best estimates about future developments as well as certain industry and regulatory expectations.
The goodwill recognized is attributable primarily to anticipated future growth within the Company’s MVNO business. None of the goodwill is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. For the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2015, there were no changes in the recognized amounts of goodwill.
The fair value of the 21% noncontrolling interest was estimated to be US$1,629. The fair value of the noncontrolling interest was estimated by deriving the fair value of the acquired business including a control premium as a whole and then subtracting the considerations transferred. The fair value of the acquired business was estimated using the income approach. As Yuantel Investment is a private entity, the fair value measurement is based on significant inputs that are not observable in the market and thus represents a Level 3 measurement as defined in ASC 820 Fair value measurement. The fair value estimates are based on a discount rate of 20.5%, long-term sustainable growth rate of 3%, financial multiples of companies in the same industry and adjustment for the lack of marketability that market participants would consider when estimating the fair value of the Yuantel Investment.
Inventories consisted of the following as of December 31, 2014 and 2015:
| | | As of December 31, | |
| | | 2014 | | | 2015 | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| | | | | | | |
| Raw materials | | | 1,800 | | | | 4,004 | |
| Goods in transit | | | 378 | | | | 291 | |
| Work in process | | | 2 | | | | 1,307 | |
| Finished goods | | | 1,047 | | | | 1,771 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Less: Provision | | | (1,037 | ) | | | (1,109 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Inventories, net | | | 2,190 | | | | 6,264 | |
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
6. | PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets consist of the following:
| | | As of December 31, | |
| | | 2014 | | | 2015 | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| | | | | | | |
| Staff advances | | | 214 | | | | 253 | |
| Receivable from a third party payment platform | | | 264 | | | | - | |
| Rental and other deposits | | | 841 | | | | 823 | |
| VAT recoverable | | | 2,072 | | | | 1,676 | |
| Loan to a third party | | | - | | | | 473 | |
| Others | | | 8 | | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | | | 3,399 | | | | 3,225 | |
7. | PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET |
Property and equipment consist of the following:
| | | As of December 31, | |
| | | 2014 | | | 2015 | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| At cost: | | | | | | |
| Leasehold improvements | | | 949 | | | | 894 | |
| Computer and network equipment | | | 5,250 | | | | 5,800 | |
| Office equipment | | | 843 | | | | 784 | |
| Motor vehicles | | | 36 | | | | 171 | |
| | | | 7,078 | | | | 7,649 | |
| Less: accumulated depreciation | | | (4,591 | ) | | | (5,399 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | | | 2,487 | | | | 2,250 | |
Depreciation expense was US$1,373 and US$1,371 for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2015, respectively, and were included in the following captions:
| | | For the year ended December 31, | |
| | | 2014 | | | 2015 | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| | | | | | | |
| Cost of revenues | | | 541 | | | | 472 | |
| Sales and marketing expenses | | | 83 | | | | 54 | |
| General and administrative expenses | | | 66 | | | | 144 | |
| Research and development expenses | | | 683 | | | | 701 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | | | 1,373 | | | | 1,371 | |
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
The following table presents the Group’s intangible assets as of the respective balance sheet dates:
| | | Software | | | Capitalized software development costs | | | | | | Total | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Balance as of January 1, 2014 | | | 45 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 45 | |
| Additions | | | 742 | | | | - | | | | 9,560 | | | | 10,302 | |
| Amortization expense | | | (116 | ) | | | - | | | | (478 | ) | | | (594 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Balance as of December 31, 2014 | | | 671 | | | | - | | | | 9,082 | | | | 9,753 | |
| Additions | | | 1,871 | | | | 3,304 | | | | - | | | | 5,175 | |
| Amortization expense | | | (170 | ) | | | (38 | ) | | | (901 | ) | | | (1,109 | ) |
| Foreign currency translation difference | | | (35 | ) | | | - | | | | (522 | ) | | | (557 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Balance as of December 31, 2015 | | | 2,337 | | | | 3,266 | | | | 7,659 | | | | 13,262 | |
The intangible assets are amortized using the straight-line method, which is the Group’s best estimate of how these assets will be economically consumed over their respective estimated useful lives of 3-10 years.
Amortization expense was approximately US$594 and US$1,109 for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2015, respectively.
The annual estimated amortization expenses for the intangible assets for each of the next five years are as follows:
| | | US$ | |
| | | | |
| 2016 | | | 2,241 | |
| 2017 | | | 2,219 | |
| 2018 | | | 2,083 | |
| 2019 | | | 1,077 | |
| 2020 | | | 1,077 | |
| | | | | |
| | | | 8,697 | |
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill were as follows:
| | | As of December 31, | |
| | | 2014 | | | 2015 | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| | | | | | | |
| Balance as of January 1 | | | - | | | | 786 | |
| Goodwill acquired | | | 786 | | | | - | |
| Foreign currency translation difference | | | - | | | | (45 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Balance as of December 31 | | | 786 | | | | 741 | |
No impairment charge was recorded in any of the two years ended December 31, 2014 and 2015.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
Bank borrowings are as follows as of the respective balance sheet dates:
| | | As of December 31, | |
| | | 2014 | | | 2015 | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| | | | | | | |
| Short-term bank borrowings | | | 2,817 | | | | 2,000 | |
| Long-term bank borrowings, current portion | | | - | | | | 571 | |
| | | | 2,817 | | | | 2,571 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Long-term bank borrowings, non-current portion | | | - | | | | 381 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Total bank borrowings | | | 2,817 | | | | 2,952 | |
The short-term bank borrowings outstanding as of December 31, 2014 and 2015 bore a weighted average interest rate of 7.16% and 7.03% per annum, respectively, and were denominated in RMB & US$. These borrowings were obtained from financial institutions and have terms of three months to one year. The long-term bank borrowings (including current portion) outstanding as of December 31, 2015 bore a weighted average interest rate of 2.65%, and were denominated in US$. These borrowings were obtained from financial institutions located in the PRC and Hong Kong, and have a term of 1.5 years.
Bank borrowings as of December 31, 2014 and 2015 were unsecured.
11. | ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER PAYABLES |
The components of accrued expenses and other payables are as follows:
| | | As of December 31, | |
| | | 2014 | | | 2015 | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| | | | | | | |
| Payroll and welfare payable | | | 2,631 | | | | 2,811 | |
| Accrued royalty | | | 925 | | | | 900 | |
| VAT, business and other taxes payable | | | 202 | | | | 343 | |
| Payables for office supply and utility | | | 272 | | | | 419 | |
| Payables for purchase of property and equipment | | | - | | | | 462 | |
| Professional service fees | | | - | | | | 228 | |
| Deposits from agents | | | 101 | | | | 1,068 | |
| Others | | | 36 | | | | 32 | |
| | | | 4,167 | | | | 6,263 | |
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
12. | DEFERRED GOVERNMENT GRANTS |
The government grants received are required to be used in the construction of property and equipment. These grants are initially deferred and subsequently recognized in the statement of operations when the Group has complied with the conditions or performance obligations attached to the related government grants, if any, and the grants are no longer refundable. Grants that subsidize the construction cost of property and equipment are amortized over the life of the related assets as a non-operating income.
| | | For the year ended December 31, | |
| | | 2014 | | | 2015 | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| | | | | | | |
| Balance at beginning of the year | | | 7,490 | | | | 7,316 | |
| Additions | | | 817 | | | | - | |
| Recognized as other operating income | | | (964 | ) | | | (2,880 | ) |
| Foreign currency translation difference | | | (27 | ) | | | (422 | ) |
| Balance at end of the year | | | 7,316 | | | | 4,014 | |
13. | ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS |
The changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax of nil, are as follows:
| | | Foreign currency translation | | | Total | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| Balance as of January 1, 2014 | | | 213 | | | | 213 | |
| Current year other comprehensive loss | | | (74 | ) | | | (74 | ) |
| Balance as of December 31, 2014 | | | 139 | | | | 139 | |
| Current year other comprehensive loss | | | (1,288 | ) | | | (1,288 | ) |
| Balance as of December 31, 2015 | | | (1,149 | ) | | | (1,149 | ) |
14. | MAINLAND CHINA EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION PLAN |
As stipulated by the regulations of the PRC, full-time employees of the Group in the PRC participate in a government-mandated multiemployer defined contribution plan organized by municipal and provincial governments. Under the plan, certain pension benefits, medical care, unemployment insurance, employee housing fund and other welfare benefits are provided to employees. The Group is required to make contributions to the plan based on certain percentages of employees’ salaries. The total expenses the Group incurred for the plan were US$2,629 and US$2,238, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2015.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
15. | SHARE BASED COMPENSATION |
| (a) | Share-based awards under the 2007 Plan |
In order to provide additional incentives to employees and to promote the success of the Company’s business, the Company adopted a share incentive plan in (the “2007 Plan”) December 2007, which was last amended in February 2011. The 2007 Plan allows the Company to grant options to employees, directors, consultants or members of the board of directors of the Group. Under the 2007 Plan, the maximum aggregate number of shares that may be issued shall not exceed 38,700,000. The terms of the options shall not exceed ten years from the date of grant. 25% of the shares subject to the options shall vest on the first anniversary of the vesting commencement date, and 1/48 of the shares subject to the options shall vest each month thereafter over the next three years, provided the optionee continues to be a service provider to the Company. Thus, there is an explicit service condition of 4 years. In addition, the options contain a performance condition whereby vesting will commence upon the earlier to occur of an initial public offering or a change in control as defined in the 2007 Plan, provided there is continued employment of the optionees on such date.
In the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2015, the Company granted 6,031,270 and 6,425,190 shares of options, respectively, to purchase ordinary shares to employees, officers, and directors with the exercise price of $0.459 per share.
The following table summarizes the Company’s option activities under the 2007 Plan:
| | | Number of options | | | Weighted average exercise price | | | Weighted average remaining contractual term | | | Aggregate intrinsic value | |
| | | | | | (US$) | | | (Years) | | | (US$) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Outstanding, January 1, 2014 | | | 34,797,968 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 6.85 | | | | 308 | |
| Granted | | | 7,031,270 | | | | 0.46 | | | | | | | | | |
| Forfeited | | | 12,274,608 | | | | 0.30 | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Outstanding, December 31, 2014 | | | 29,554,630 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 6.88 | | | | 308 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Vested and expect to vest at December 31, 2014 | | | 29,554,630 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 6.88 | | | | 308 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Outstanding, January 1, 2015 | | | 29,554,630 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 6.88 | | | | 308 | |
| Granted | | | 6,525,190 | | | | 0.46 | | | | | | | | | |
| Forfeited | | | 4,042,580 | | | | 0.36 | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Outstanding, December 31, 2015 | | | 32,037,240 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 5.26 | | | | 308 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Vested and expect to vest at December 31, 2015 | | | 32,037,240 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 5.26 | | | | 308 | |
As of December 31, 2015, no options were vested and exercisable given the performance condition in place described above. Historically, compensation cost related to performance options that only vest upon the consummation of an initial public offering or change in control event was recognized when the offering or change in control event was consummated. Accordingly, the Group has not recognized any compensation cost to date.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
15. | SHARE BASED COMPENSATION (CONTINUED) |
The aggregate intrinsic value is calculated as the difference between the exercise price of the underlying awards and the fair value of the underlying stock at each reporting date, for those awards that have an exercise price below the estimated fair value of the Company’s shares.
As of December 31, 2014 and 2015, the Company had options outstanding to purchase an aggregate of 5,500,000 shares and 5,500,000 shares with an exercise price below the fair value of the Company’s shares, resulting in an aggregate intrinsic value of US$308 and US$308, respectively.
The Company calculated the estimated fair value of the options on the respective grant dates using the binomial-lattice option valuation model with the following assumptions for each applicable period which takes into account variables such as volatility, dividend yield, and risk-free interest rate, contractual term of the option, the probability that the option will be exercised prior to the end of its contractual life, and the probability of termination or retirement of the option holder in computing the value of the option.
| | | Year 2014 | | | Year 2015 | |
| | | | | | | |
| Risk-free interest rates | | | 2.31%-2.34% | | | | 1.95%-2.28% | |
| Expected life (years) | | | 10 years | | | | 10 years | |
| Expected volatility | | | 41%-47% | | | | 40%-45% | |
| Expected dividend yield | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | % |
| Exercise multiple | | | 2.20 | | | | 2.20 | |
| Post-vesting forfeit rate | | | 10 | % | | | 10 | % |
| Fair value of underlying ordinary shares | | | US$0.086-US$0.106 | | | | US$0.158-US$0.231 | |
| Fair value of share option | | | US$0.008-US$0.028 | | | | US$0.026-US$0.096 | |
| (b) | Restricted Share Units |
On February 17, 2012, the Company issued 800,000 ordinary shares to certain employees at a price of US$0.1375 per share for total cash proceeds of US$110,000. All of the 800,000 ordinary shares were subject to transfer restrictions and repurchase by the Company upon termination of employment at issuance price before the service condition is fulfilled. At grant date, ¼ of total number of shares were not subject to repurchase, and vested immediately. The remaining shares were subject to repurchase and vested over a service term of three years. The US$110,000 received upon issuance of the shares was initially recorded as a liability and reclassified to equity upon vesting. Shares subject to repurchase prior to vesting were excluded from outstanding ordinary shares.
Compensation expense related to restricted shares was immaterial and nil as of December 31, 2014 and 2015.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
16. TAXATION
Enterprise income tax (“EIT”)
Cayman Islands
The Company is incorporated in the Cayman Islands and conducts its primary business operations through the subsidiaries and VIEs in the PRC, India and Hong Kong. Under the current laws of the Cayman Islands, the Company is not subject to tax on income or capital gains.
Hong Kong
BORQS HK is subject to Hong Kong profits tax rate of 16.5% for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2015. No provision for BORQS HKD profits tax has been made in the consolidated financial statements as the entity had losses in the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2015.
India
BORQS INDIA is subject to income tax rate of 32.45% for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2015. Amounts of US$336 and US$1,158 are included as current income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2015, respectively.
The PRC
The Company’s PRC subsidiaries are incorporated in the PRC and subject to PRC EIT on the taxable income in accordance with the relevant PRC income tax laws.
Effective January 1, 2008, the statutory corporate income tax rate is 25%, except for certain entities eligible for preferential tax rates.
BORQS Beijing was qualified for a High and New Technology Enterprises (“HNTE”) since 2012 and is eligible for a 15% preferential tax rate from 2012 to 2014. In July 2015, BORQS Beijing obtained a new HNTE certificate, which will expire in July 2018. In accordance with the PRC Income Tax Laws, an enterprise awarded with the HNTE status may enjoy a reduced EIT rate of 15%. For the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2015, BORQS Beijing enjoyed a preferential tax rate of 15%.
Yuantel Telecom was qualified for a High and New Technology Enterprises (“HNTE”) since 2011 and is eligible for a 15% preferential tax rate from 2011 to 2013. In October 2014, Yuantel Telecom obtained a new HNTE certificate, which will expire in October 2017. In accordance with the PRC Income Tax Laws, an enterprise awarded with the HNTE status may enjoy a reduced EIT rate of 15%. For the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2015, Yuantel Telecom enjoyed a preferential tax rate of 15%.
The Company’s other PRC subsidiaries were subject to EIT at a rate of 25% for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2015.
The New EIT Law also provides that enterprises established under the laws of foreign countries or regions and whose “place of effective management” is located within the PRC are considered PRC tax resident enterprises and subject to PRC income tax at the rate of 25% on worldwide income. The definition of “place of effective management” refers to an establishment that exercises, in substance, overall management and control over the production and business, personnel, accounting, properties, etc. of an enterprise. As of December 31, 2015, no detailed interpretation or guidance has been issued to define “place of effective management”. Furthermore, as of December 31, 2015, the administrative practice associated with interpreting and applying the concept of “place of effective management” is unclear. If the Company is deemed as a PRC tax resident, it would be subject to PRC tax under the New CIT Law. The Company will continue to monitor changes in the interpretation or guidance of this law.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
(Loss) profit before income taxes consists of:
| | | For the year ended December 31, | |
| | | 2014 | | | 2015 | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| | | | | | | |
| Non-PRC | | | (8,004 | ) | | | 3,241 | |
| PRC | | | 27 | | | | (1,595 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | | | (7,977 | ) | | | 1,646 | |
Income tax expense comprises of:
| | | For the year ended December 31, | |
| | | 2014 | | | 2015 | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| | | | | | | |
| Current | | | (241 | ) | | | (1,389 | ) |
| Deferred | | | 47 | | | | 538 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | | | (194 | ) | | | (851 | ) |
The reconciliation of tax computed by applying the statutory income tax rate of 25% for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2015 applicable to the PRC operations to income tax expense is as follows:
| | | For the year ended December 31, | |
| | | 2014 | | | 2015 | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| | | | | | | |
| (Loss) profit before income taxes | | | (7,977 | ) | | | 1,646 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Income tax benefit (expense) computed at the statutory income tax rate at 25% | | | 1,994 | | | | (412 | ) |
| Non-deductible expenses | | | (170 | ) | | | (166 | ) |
| Non-taxable income | | | - | | | | 742 | |
| Preferential rate | | | 623 | | | | (423 | ) |
| Current and deferred tax rate differences | | | - | | | | 790 | |
| Tax loss expired | | | (426 | ) | | | - | |
| Foreign rate differences | | | (825 | ) | | | (292 | ) |
| Change of valuation allowance | | | (1,267 | ) | | | (1,643 | ) |
| Unrecognized tax benefits | | | (123 | ) | | | 558 | |
| Interest expense | | | - | | | | (5 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Income tax expense | | | (194 | ) | | | (851 | ) |
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
Deferred Taxes
The significant components of deferred taxes are as follows:
| | | As of December 31, | |
| | | 2014 | | | 2015 | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| Deferred tax assets | | | | | | |
| Inventories provision | | | 155 | | | | 166 | |
| Accrued salary and welfare payable | | | 24 | | | | 107 | |
| Property and equipment | | | 36 | | | | 46 | |
| Tax losses | | | 8,571 | | | | 10,901 | |
| Valuation allowance | | | (8,503 | ) | | | (10,146 | ) |
| Total deferred tax assets | | | 283 | | | | 1,074 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Deferred tax liabilities | | | | | | | | |
| Intangible assets | | | 2,032 | | | | 1,779 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Total deferred tax liabilities | | | 2,032 | | | | 1,779 | |
As of December 31, 2015, the Company had net tax operating losses from its PRC subsidiaries and its Consolidated VIEs, as per filed tax returns, of US$50,657, which will expire from 2016 to 2020.
As of December 31, 2015, the Company intends to permanently reinvest the undistributed earnings from its foreign subsidiaries and the Consolidated VIEs to fund future operations. The amount of unrecognized deferred tax liabilities for temporary differences related to investments in foreign subsidiaries and the Consolidated VIEs is not determined because such a determination is not practicable.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
As of December 31, 2014 and 2015, the Company recorded an unrecognized tax benefits of US$620 and US$2,177, respectively, of which, US$574 and US$1,491, respectively, are presented on a net basis against the deferred tax assets related to tax loss carry forwards on the consolidated balance sheets. The unrecognized tax benefits and its related interest are primarily related to under-reported intercompany profit. The amount of unrecognized tax benefits will change in the next 12 months, pending clarification of current tax law or audit by the tax authorities, however, an estimate of the range of the possible change cannot be made at this time. As of December 31, 2014 and 2015, unrecognized tax benefits of US$46 and US$686, if ultimately recognized, will impact the effective tax rate.
A roll-forward of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
| | | For the year ended December 31, | |
| | | 2014 | | | 2015 | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| | | | | | | |
| Balance at beginning of year | | | - | | | | 620 | |
| Additions based on tax positions related to the current year | | | 620 | | | | 1,557 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Balance at end of year | | | 620 | | | | 2,177 | |
In the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2015, the Company recorded interest expense accrued in relation to the unrecognized tax benefit of nil and US$5 in income tax expense, respectively. Accumulated interest expense recorded by the Company was nil and US$5 as of December 31, 2014 and 2015, respectively. As of December 31, 2015, the tax years ended December 31, 2010 through 2015 for the PRC subsidiaries and the VIE remain open for statutory examination by the PRC tax authorities.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
17. | RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS |
| Names of related parties | | Relationship with the Company |
| Intel Capital Corporation (“Intel”) and its affiliates | | Intel is a holder of Series C Preference Shares |
| (b) | Other than disclosed elsewhere, the Company had the following significant related party transactions for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2015: |
| | | For the year ended December 31, | |
| | | 2014 | | | 2015 | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| Software services provided to: | | | | | | |
| Intel Semiconductor (US) Ltd | | | 540 | | | | - | |
| Intel Corporation | | | 5,148 | | | | 6,204 | |
| Intel Korea Limited | | | 1,337 | | | | - | |
| Intel Asia-Pacific Research and Development Ltd | | | 1,618 | | | | 328 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Hardware sold to: | | | | | | | | |
| Intel Corporation | | | 20 | | | | 55 | |
| (c) | The Company had the following related party balances as of December 31, 2014 and 2015: |
| | | As of December 31, | |
| | | 2014 | | | 2015 | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| Accounts receivable from related parties: | | | | | | |
| Current: | | | | | | |
| Intel Corporation | | | - | | | | 5,949 | |
| Intel (China) Co., Ltd. | | | 55 | | | | 5 | |
| Intel Asia-Pacific Research and Development Ltd | | | 77 | | | | 44 | |
All balances with the related parties as of December 31, 2014 and 2015 were unsecured, interest-free and have no fixed terms of repayment.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
The Company’s ability to pay dividends is primarily dependent on the Company receiving distributions of funds from its subsidiaries. Relevant PRC statutory laws and regulations permit payments of dividends by the Company’s PRC subsidiaries only out of their retained earnings, if any, as determined in accordance with PRC accounting standards and regulations. The results of operations reflected in the consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP differ from those reflected in the statutory financial statements of the Company’s PRC subsidiaries.
In accordance with the PRC Regulations on Enterprises with Foreign Investment and the articles of association of the Company’s PRC subsidiaries, a foreign-invested enterprise established in the PRC is required to provide certain statutory reserves, namely general reserve fund, the enterprise expansion fund and staff welfare and bonus fund which are appropriated from net profit as reported in the enterprise’s PRC statutory accounts. A foreign-invested enterprise is required to allocate at least 10% of its annual after-tax profit to the general reserve until such reserve has reached 50% of its respective registered capital based on the enterprise’s PRC statutory accounts. Appropriations to the enterprise expansion fund and staff welfare and bonus fund are at the discretion of the board of directors for all foreign-invested enterprises. The aforementioned reserves can only be used for specific purposes and are not distributable as cash dividends. Borqs Beijing was established as foreign-invested enterprise and, therefore, is subject to the above mandated restrictions on distributable profits. As of December 31, 2014 and 2015, the Company’s PRC subsidiaries had appropriated US$860 and US$1,270, respectively, in its statutory reserves.
As a result of these PRC laws and regulations subject to the limit discussed above that require annual appropriations of 10% of after-tax income to be set aside, prior to payment of dividends as general reserve fund, the Company’s PRC subsidiaries are restricted in their ability to transfer a portion of their net assets to the Company. Amounts restricted include paid-in capital and statutory reserve funds of the Company’s PRC subsidiaries and the equity of the Consolidated VIEs, as determined pursuant to PRC generally accepted accounting principles, totaling an aggregate of US$72,212 as of December 31, 2015.
Authorized capital
On August 15, 2014, the Group increased the authorized shares of the Group from US$455,584 to US$514,888 divided into 309,651,804 ordinary shares at par value of $0.001 per share, 40,000,000 Series A redeemable convertible preference shares, 82,857,143 Series B redeemable convertible preference shares, 52,727,271 Series C redeemable convertible preference shares and 29,651,804 Series D redeemable convertible preference shares, all at par value of $0.001 per share.
Ordinary share reserved for future issuance
The Group has reserved the following shares of ordinary shares for issuance at December 31, 2015, in connection with the following:
| Conversion of series A convertible redeemable preference shares | | | 39,900,000 | |
| Conversion of series B convertible redeemable preference shares | | | 82,857,143 | |
| Conversion of series C convertible redeemable preference shares | | | 50,909,089 | |
| Conversion of series D convertible redeemable preference shares | | | 23,721,443 | |
| Ordinary shares options outstanding | | | 34,590,097 | |
| Ordinary shares options available for future grants under the 2007 Plan | | | 4,109,903 | |
| | | | | |
| Total | | | 236,087,675 | |
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
20. | CONVERTIBLE CONTINGENTLY REDEEMABLE PREFERRED SHARES |
On December 27, 2007, March 17, 2008, September 26, 2008 and October 8, 2008, the Company issued 19,800,000, 3,100,000, 12,000,000 and 5,000,000 Series A convertible redeemable preference shares (the “Series A Preference Shares”), respectively, to certain external investors at a price of $0.20 per share for a total cash consideration of $7,980. The cash proceeds received was $7,889, net of issuance costs of $91.
On June 26, 2009, August 19, 2009 and October 12, 2009, the Company issued 64,285,715,15,000,000 and 3,571,428 Series B convertible redeemable preferred shares (the “Series B Preference Shares”), respectively, to certain external investors at a price of $0.21 per share for a total consideration of $17,400 (includes cash proceeds of $14,400 and $3,000 upon conversion of convertible notes). The cash proceeds received was $14,242, net of issuance costs of $158.
On February 14, 2011 and May 24, 2012, the Company issued 38,181,817 and 5,454,545 Series C convertible redeemable preference shares (the “Series C Preference Shares”), to certain external investors at the price of $0.275 per share for a total cash consideration of $12,000. The cash proceeds received was $11,817, net of issuance costs of $183.
On August 20, 2014 the Company issued 23,721,443 Series D convertible redeemable preference shares (the “Series D Preference Shares”), to certain external investors at the price of $0.33725 per share for a total cash consideration of $8,000. The cash proceeds received was $7,874, net of issuance costs of $126.
The significant terms of the Series A, Series B, Series C, and Series D convertible redeemable preference shares (together “Preference Shares”) are summarized as follows.
Conversion
Preference Shares can be converted into ordinary shares at the option of the holder at any time by dividing the applicable original purchase price by the applicable conversion price which is initially equal to the original purchase price and as such, the initial conversion ratio for each Preference Share into each ordinary share shall be one-for-one.
Preference Shares shall automatically be converted into ordinary shares at the then-effective conversion rate applicable to the relevant series of Preference Shares: (a) in the event of the closing of a Qualified IPO; or (b) in relation only to Series A and Series B Preference Shares, upon the approval and written consent of a majority of the outstanding Series A and Series B Preference Shares holders to convert their respective Preference Shares into ordinary shares.
The conversion price is subject to additional adjustments if the Company makes certain dilutive issuances of shares.
Dividends
Series D Preference Shares shall receive dividends at an annual rate of six percent (6%) of the original purchase price in preference and priority to any dividends on the Series A, Series B, Series C Preference Shares and ordinary shares. Dividends on Series D Preference Shares shall be cumulative whether declared by the Board of Directors or not.
Each holder of Series A, Series B and Series C Preference Shares is entitled to receive non-cumulative dividends when and if declared by the Board of Directors of the Company in preference and priority to any dividends on ordinary shares, after all accumulated dividends on the Series D Preferred shares have been paid or set aside for payment to the holders of Series D Preferred Shares in a calendar year.
Any additional dividends declared, after all accumulated dividends and declared dividends on the Preference Shares have been paid or set aside for payment to the holders of Preference Shares in a calendar year, shall be distributed among all holders of ordinary shares and Preference Shares.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
20. | CONVERTIBLE CONTINGENTLY REDEEMABLE PREFERRED SHARES (CONTINUED) |
Redemption
The earliest redemption date of Series A Preference Shares is at any time after the sixth anniversary of the first issuance date of Series A Preference Shares.
All outstanding Series B, Series C, and Series D Preference Shares can be redeemed at the election of the majority holders at any time after the earlier of (A) the fifth anniversary of the first issuance date of the respective Series B, Series C or Series D Preference Shares, and (B) the date on which the Company redeems Series A, Series B, or Series C Preference Shares. Any holder of Series A Preference Shares who is also a holder of Series B Preference Shares must redeem its Series B Preference Shares together with its Series A Preference Shares.
Series A and Series B Preference Shares can also be redeemed at the option of the holders when Intel has elected to redeem all of its Series C Preferred Shares for investigation or for breach as defined in the Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association.
Prior to Series D Preference Shares become available under (A) and (B) above, all outstanding Series D Preference Shares can be redeemed at any time of a holder of Series D Preferred Shares’ election to redeem for breach event or to redeem for investigation and opinion of auditor event as defined in the Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association.
Preference Shares are redeemed at a price equal to 150% the original purchase price plus any unpaid declared dividends. The redemption price for Preference Shares under the event of Intel’s election to redeem for investigation or a holder of Series D Preferred Shares’ election to redeem for investigation and opinion of auditor is set to be 100% of the original purchase price and 150% of the original purchase price under the event of a holder of Preferred Shares’ election to redeem for breach.
Winding up / Liquidation
In the event of any liquidation, dissolution, or winding up of the Company, either voluntary or involuntary, distributions to the shareholders of the Company shall be made as stated below.
The holders of Series D Preference Shares then outstanding are entitled to be paid first out of the assets of the Company available for distribution a liquidation preference in an amount per Preference Share equal to the sum of (i) 150% of the original purchase price as adjusted and (ii) all unpaid accumulated dividends, in priority to any other holders of Preference Shares or ordinary shares.
Upon full payment of the Series D Preference Share liquidation preference, the holders of Series A, Series B and Series C Preference Shares then outstanding shall be entitled to be paid first out of the assets of the Company available for distribution (and prior and in preference to any payment on the ordinary shares) a liquidation preference in an amount per Series A, Series B and Series C Preference Share equal to the sum of (i) the original purchase price applicable to such Preference Share as adjusted and (ii) all unpaid declared dividends. The holders of Series C Preference Shares shall receive their liquidation preference amount in preference to holders of Series A and Series B Preference Shares. Subject to the prior payment of all amounts due to the holders of Preference Shares, the balance of all remaining assets available for distribution are made with equal priority and pro rata amongst the holders of ordinary shares and the holders of Preference Shares on an as–converted basis.
Voting
Each share of Preference Share has voting rights equal to an equivalent number of shares of ordinary shares into which it is convertible and votes together as one class with the ordinary shares. All directors of the Company’s board of directors are elected by the holders of the outstanding ordinary shares and the Preference Shares, voting together as a single class on an as-converted basis.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
20. | CONVERTIBLE CONTINGENTLY REDEEMABLE PREFERRED SHARES (CONTINUED) |
Accounting for convertible redeemable preference shares
The Preference Shares have been classified as mezzanine equity as they can be redeemed at the option of the holders. The initial carrying values of the Preference Shares are the total consideration received at their respective dates of issuance net of issuance costs. There were no embedded features that qualified for bifurcation and separate accounting in accordance with ASC 815-10Derivatives and Hedging.
As of December 31, 2014 and 2015, no dividend was declared by the Company. US$160 and US$640 of dividend was accumulated to the holders of the Series D Preferred Shares as of December 31, 2014 and 2015.
During the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2015, the Company recorded charges to accumulated deficit and mezzanine equity of US$2,848, and US$2,417, respectively, to accrete the carrying value of the Preference Shares to their redemption value.
21. | COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES |
Operating lease commitments
The Company leases buildings in the PRC and India under non-cancelable operating leases expiring on different dates. For the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2015, total rental expenses for all operating leases amounted to US$ 1,204 and US$ 1,368, respectively.
As of December 31, 2015, the Company has future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases with initial terms in excess of one year in relation to office buildings consisting of the following:
| | | US$ | |
| | | | |
| 2016 | | | 1,555 | |
| 2017 | | | 517 | |
| 2018 | | | 14 | |
| 2019 | | | 5 | |
| 2020 and thereafter | | | - | |
| | | | | |
| | | | 2,091 | |
Payments under operating leases are expensed on a straight-line basis over the periods of their respective leases.
Telecommunication resources purchase commitment
As of December 31, 2015, the Company had outstanding purchase commitments in relation to the purchase of telecommunication resources from China Unicom consisting of the following:
Income Taxes
As of December 31, 2015, the Group recognized an accrual of US$691 for unrecognized tax benefits and its interest (Note 16). The final outcome of the tax uncertainty is dependent upon various matters including tax examinations, interpretation of tax laws or expiration of statutes of limitation. However, due to the uncertainties associated with the status of examinations, including the protocols of finalizing audits by the relevant tax authorities, there is a high degree of uncertainty regarding the future cash outflows associated with these tax uncertainties. As of December 31, 2015, the Company classified the accrual for unrecognized tax benefits as a non-current liability.
Other than disclosed in the financial statements, there are no significant subsequent events as of the date of the report when the financial statements are issued.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Consolidated Financial Statements for the Years Ended December 31, 2015 and 2016 | | |
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | | 47 |
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Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2015 and 2016 | | 48- 51 |
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Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2015 and 2016 | | 52 |
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2015 and 2016 | | 53 |
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Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Deficit for the Years Ended December 31, 2015 and 2016 | | 54 - 55 |
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2015 and 2016 | | 56-57 |
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements | | 58- 92 |
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of BORQS International Holding Corp
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of BORQS International Holding Corp (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2015 and 2016, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive (loss) income, shareholders’ deficit and cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2016. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. We were not engaged to perform an audit of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of BORQS International Holding Corp at December 31, 2015 and 2016, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2016, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Ernst & Young Hua Ming LLP
Shanghai, the People’s Republic of China
May 12, 2017
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”))
| | | | As of December 31, | |
| | Note | | 2015 | | | 2016 | |
| | | | US$ | | | US$ | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Current assets: | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | | | | 7,787 | | | | 3,610 | |
Restricted cash | | | | | 770 | | | | 1,153 | |
Accounts receivable | | | | | 6,068 | | | | 28,257 | |
Accounts receivable from related parties | | (17) | | | 5,998 | | | | 490 | |
Receivable from Mobile Virtual Network Operator (“MVNO”) franchisees | | | | | 3,295 | | | | 4,319 | |
Inventories | | (5) | | | 6,264 | | | | 12,682 | |
Deferred cost of revenues | | | | | 984 | | | | 969 | |
Prepaid and other current assets | | (6) | | | 3,225 | | | | 6,599 | |
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Total current assets | | | | | 34,391 | | | | 58,079 | |
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Non-current assets: | | | | | | | | | | |
Property and equipment, net | | (7) | | | 2,250 | | | | 1,488 | |
Intangible assets, net | | (8) | | | 13,262 | | | | 15,498 | |
Goodwill | | (9) | | | 741 | | | | 693 | |
Deferred tax assets | | (16) | | | 1,074 | | | | 1,054 | |
Deferred cost of revenues | | | | | 177 | | | | 689 | |
Other non-current assets | | | | | 1,184 | | | | 529 | |
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Total non-current assets | | | | | 18,688 | | | | 19,951 | |
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Total assets | | | | | 53,079 | | | | 78,030 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”))
| | | | As of December 31, | |
| | Note | | 2015 | | | 2016 | |
| | | | US$ | | | US$ | |
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT | | | | | | | | |
Current liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable (including accounts payable of the Consolidated VIEs without recourse to the primary beneficiary of US$3,747 and US$4,598 as of December 31, 2015 and 2016, respectively) | | | | | 6,951 | | | | 22,691 | |
Accrued expenses and other payables (including accrued expenses and other payables of the Consolidated VIEs without recourse to the primary beneficiary of US$1,882 and US$2,778 as of December 31, 2015 and 2016, respectively) | | (11) | | | 6,263 | | | | 7,634 | |
Deferred revenue (including deferred revenue of the Consolidated VIEs without recourse to the primary beneficiary of US$11,425 and US$9,134 as of December 31, 2015 and 2016, respectively) | | | | | 17,334 | | | | 11,995 | |
Income tax payable | | | | | 165 | | | | 847 | |
Short-term bank borrowings (including short-term bank borrowings of the Consolidated VIEs without recourse to the primary beneficiary of nil and US$721 as of December 31, 2015 and 2016, respectively) | | (10) | | | 2,000 | | | | 6,306 | |
Long-term bank borrowings-current portion | | (10) | | | 571 | | | | 1,381 | |
Deferred government grants | | (12) | | | 1,762 | | | | 264 | |
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Total current liabilities | | | | | 35,046 | | | | 51,118 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”))
| | | | As of December 31, | |
| | Note | | 2015 | | | 2016 | |
| | | | US$ | | | US$ | |
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT | | | | | | | | |
Non-current liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Unrecognized tax benefits | | (16) | | | 691 | | | | 1,755 | |
Warrant liabilities | | (10) | | | - | | | | 1,344 | |
Deferred tax liabilities (including deferred tax liabilities of the Consolidated VIEs without recourse to the primary beneficiary of US$1,779 and US$1,539 as of December 31, 2015 and 2016, respectively) | | (16) | | | 1,779 | | | | 1,539 | |
Deferred revenue | | | | | 440 | | | | 2,428 | |
Long-term bank borrowings | | (10) | | | 381 | | | | 4,491 | |
Deferred government grants | | (12) | | | 2,252 | | | | 1,844 | |
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Total non-current liabilities | | | | | 5,543 | | | | 13,401 | |
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Total liabilities | | | | | 40,589 | | | | 64,519 | |
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Commitments and contingencies | | (22) | | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”))
| | | | As of December 31, | |
| | Note | | 2015 | | | 2016 | |
| | | | US$ | | | US$ | |
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT | | | | | | | | |
Mezzanine equity: | | | | | | | | |
Series A convertible redeemable preferred shares (US$0.001 par value; 39,900,000 shares authorized; 39,900,000 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2015 and 2016) | | (20) | | | 11,970 | | | | 11,970 | |
Series B convertible redeemable preferred shares (US$0.001 par value; 82,857,143 shares authorized; 82,857,143 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2015 and 2016) | | (20) | | | 26,126 | | | | 26,126 | |
Series C convertible redeemable preferred shares (US$0.001 par value; 50,909,089 shares authorized; 50,909,089 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2015 and 2016) | | (20) | | | 20,848 | | | | 21,069 | |
Series D convertible redeemable preferred shares (US$0.001 par value; 23,721,443 shares authorized; 23,721,443 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2015 and 2016) | | (20) | | | 8,942 | | | | 9,697 | |
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Total mezzanine equity | | | | | 67,886 | | | | 68,862 | |
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Shareholders’ deficit: | | | | | | | | | | |
Ordinary shares | | | | | 54 | | | | 54 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | | | 1,124 | | | | 1,124 | |
Statutory reserve | | | | | 1,270 | | | | 1,898 | |
Accumulated deficit | | | | | (56,330 | ) | | | (54,706 | ) |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | | (13) | | | (1,149 | ) | | | (2,626 | ) |
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Total BORQS International Holding Corp shareholders’ deficit | | | | | (55,031 | ) | | | (54,256 | ) |
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Noncontrolling interest | | | | | (365 | ) | | | (1,095 | ) |
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Total shareholders’ deficit | | | | | (55,396 | ) | | | (55,351 | ) |
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Total liabilities, mezzanine equity, noncontrolling interest and shareholders’ deficit | | | | | 53,079 | | | | 78,030 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”))
| | | | For the year ended December 31, | |
| | Note | | 2015 | | | 2016 | |
| | | | US$ | | | US$ | |
Net Revenues: | | | | | | | | |
Software | | | | | 22,468 | | | | 14,912 | |
Hardware | | | | | 32,647 | | | | 70,536 | |
MVNO | | | | | 16,007 | | | | 29,309 | |
Others | | | | | 3,950 | | | | 5,829 | |
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Total net revenues | | | | | 75,072 | | | | 120,586 | |
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Software | | | | | (12,660 | ) | | | (6,347 | ) |
Hardware | | | | | (26,101 | ) | | | (57,452 | ) |
MVNO | | | | | (16,225 | ) | | | (28,784 | ) |
Others | | | | | (2,980 | ) | | | (1,709 | ) |
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Total cost of revenues | | | | | (57,966 | ) | | | (94,292 | ) |
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Total gross profit | | | | | 17,106 | | | | 26,294 | |
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Operating expenses: | | | | | | | | | | |
Sales and marketing expenses | | | | | (7,359 | ) | | | (5,874 | ) |
General and administrative expenses | | | | | (4,883 | ) | | | (10,042 | ) |
Research and development expenses | | | | | (7,245 | ) | | | (6,886 | ) |
Changes in the fair value of warrant liabilities | | | | | - | | | | (12 | ) |
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Total operating expenses | | | | | (19,487 | ) | | | (22,814 | ) |
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Other operating income | | | | | 3,094 | | | | 1,760 | |
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Operating income | | | | | 713 | | | | 5,240 | |
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Interest income | | | | | 61 | | | | 65 | |
Interest expense | | | | | (156 | ) | | | (797 | ) |
Other income | | | | | 208 | | | | 114 | |
Other expense | | | | | (35 | ) | | | (59 | ) |
Foreign exchange gain | | | | | 855 | | | | 692 | |
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Profit before income taxes | | | | | 1,646 | | | | 5,255 | |
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Income tax expense | | (16) | | | (851 | ) | | | (2,659 | ) |
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Net income | | | | | 795 | | | | 2,596 | |
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Less: net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | | | | | (1,316 | ) | | | (632 | ) |
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Net income attributable to Borqs International Holding Corp | | | | | 2,111 | | | | 3,228 | |
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Add: accretion to redemption value of convertible redeemable preferred shares | | | | | (2,417 | ) | | | (976 | ) |
Net (loss) income attributable to ordinary shareholders | | | | | (306 | ) | | | 2,252 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”))
| | | | For the year ended December 31, | |
| | Note | | 2015 | | | 2016 | |
| | | | US$ | | | US$ | |
Net income | | | | | 795 | | | | 2,596 | |
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax of nil: | | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax of nil | | | | | (1,288 | ) | | | (1,477 | ) |
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax of nil | | (13) | | | (1,288 | ) | | | (1,477 | ) |
Comprehensive (loss) income | | | | | (493 | ) | | | 1,119 | |
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest | | | | | (1,519 | ) | | | (730 | ) |
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Borqs International Holding Corp | | | | | 1,026 | | | | 1,849 | |
Change in redemption value of convertible redeemable preferred shares | | | | | (2,417 | ) | | | (976 | ) |
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to ordinary shareholders | | | | | (1,391 | ) | | | 873 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”) except for number of shares)
| | Note | | Number of ordinary shares | | | Ordinary shares | | | Additional paid-in capital | | | Accumulated statutory reserves | | | Accumulated other comprehensive loss | | | Accumulated deficit | | | Total BORQS International Holding Corp shareholders’ deficit | | | Noncontrolling interest | | | Total shareholders’ deficit | |
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Balance as of January 1, 2015 | | | | | 54,016,667 | | | | 54 | | | | 1,120 | | | | 860 | | | | 139 | | | | (55,614 | ) | | | (53,441 | ) | | | 1,154 | | | | (52,287 | ) |
Consolidated net income | | | | | | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,111 | | | | 2,111 | | | | (1,316 | ) | | | 795 | |
Appropriation of statutory reserves | | | | | | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 410 | | | | - | | | | (410 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Foreign exchange difference | | | | | | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (1,288 | ) | | | - | | | | (1,288 | ) | | | (203 | ) | | | (1,491 | ) |
Accretion to redemption value of convertible redeemable preferred shares | | | | | | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (2,417 | ) | | | (2,417 | ) | | | - | | | | (2,417 | ) |
Vesting of restricted shares | | | | | 33,333 | | | | - | | | | 4 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 4 | | | | - | | | | 4 | |
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Balance as of December 31, 2015 | | | | | 54,050,000 | | | | 54 | | | | 1,124 | | | | 1,270 | | | | (1,149 | ) | | | (56,330 | ) | | | (55,031 | ) | | | (365 | ) | | | (55,396 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”) except for number of shares)
| | Note | | Number of ordinary shares | | | Ordinary shares | | | Additional paid-in capital | | | Accumulated statutory reserves | | | Accumulated other comprehensive loss | | | Accumulated deficit | | | Total BORQS International Holding Corp shareholders’ deficit | | | Noncontrolling interest | | | Total shareholders’ deficit | |
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Balance as of January 1, 2016 | | | | | 54,050,000 | | | | 54 | | | | 1,124 | | | | 1,270 | | | | (1,149 | ) | | | (56,330 | ) | | | (55,031 | ) | | | (365 | ) | | | (55,396 | ) |
Consolidated net income | | | | | | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 3,228 | | | | 3,228 | | | | (632 | ) | | | 2,596 | |
Appropriation of statutory reserves | | | | | | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 628 | | | | - | | | | (628 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Foreign exchange difference | | | | | | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (1,477 | ) | | | - | | | | (1,477 | ) | | | (98 | ) | | | (1,575 | ) |
Accretion to redemption value of convertible redeemable preferred shares | | | | | | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (976 | ) | | | (976 | ) | | | - | | | | (976 | ) |
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Balance as of December 31, 2016 | | | | | 54,050,000 | | | | 54 | | | | 1,124 | | | | 1,898 | | | | (2,626 | ) | | | (54,706 | ) | | | (54,256 | ) | | | (1,095 | ) | | | (55,351 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”))
| | For the year ended December 31, | |
| | 2015 | | | 2016 | |
| | US$ | | | US$ | |
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | |
Net income | | | 795 | | | | 2,596 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash generated from (used in) operating activities: | | | | | | | | |
Foreign exchange gain | | | (855 | ) | | | (692 | ) |
(Gain) loss on disposal of property and equipment | | | (350 | ) | | | 1 | |
Depreciation of property and equipment | | | 1,371 | | | | 1,011 | |
Amortization of intangible assets | | | 1,109 | | | | 2,146 | |
Deferred income tax benefits | | | (1,044 | ) | | | (220 | ) |
Interest expense | | | - | �� | | | 352 | |
Changes in the fair value of warrant liabilities | | | - | | | | 12 | |
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of the effects of an acquisition: | | | | | | | | |
Restricted cash | | | 211 | | | | (383 | ) |
Accounts receivable | | | 6,830 | | | | (22,189 | ) |
Accounts receivable from related parties | | | (5,866 | ) | | | 5,508 | |
Receivable from MVNO franchisees | | | (3,295 | ) | | | (1,024 | ) |
Inventories | | | (4,074 | ) | | | (6,418 | ) |
Deferred cost of revenues | | | 2,469 | | | | (497 | ) |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | | 579 | | | | (3,175 | ) |
Accounts payable | | | (742 | ) | | | 15,740 | |
Accrued expenses and other payables | | | 2,100 | | | | 1,371 | |
Unrecognized tax benefits | | | 645 | | | | 1,064 | |
Deferred revenue | | | 4,888 | | | | (3,351 | ) |
Income tax payable | | | 165 | | | | 682 | |
Deferred government grants | | | (3,302 | ) | | | (1,906 | ) |
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Net cash generated from (used in) operating activities | | | 1,634 | | | | (9,372 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”))
| | For the year ended December 31, | |
| | 2015 | | | 2016 | |
| | US$ | | | US$ | |
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | |
Purchases of property and equipment | | | (798 | ) | | | (494 | ) |
Purchases of intangible assets | | | (5,175 | ) | | | (5,230 | ) |
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment | | | 14 | | | | 1 | |
Loan to a third party | | | (1,482 | ) | | | - | |
Repayments of a loan to a third party | | | 75 | | | | 457 | |
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Net cash used in investing activities | | | (7,366 | ) | | | (5,266 | ) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from short-term bank borrowings | | | - | | | | 6,776 | |
Repayments of short-term bank borrowings | | | (817 | ) | | | (2,000 | ) |
Proceeds from long-term bank borrowings | | | 999 | | | | 6,000 | |
Repayments of long-term bank borrowings | | | (47 | ) | | | (571 | ) |
Net cash generated from financing activities | | | 135 | | | | 10,205 | |
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Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | | | (34 | ) | | | 256 | |
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | | | (5,631 | ) | | | (4,177 | ) |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | | | 13,418 | | | | 7,787 | |
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of year | | | 7,787 | | | | 3,610 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
BORQS International Holding Corp (the “Company”) was incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands on July 27, 2007. The Company and its consolidated subsidiaries, variable interest entities (the “VIE”) and the VIE’s subsidiaries (collectively referred to the “Group”) are principally engaged in the provision of commercial grade Android+ platform solutions, hardware product sales and MVNO services in the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”).
| (a) | As of December 31, 2016, the details of the Company’s major subsidiaries, Consolidated VIEs and the subsidiaries of the VIE are as follows: |
| Entity | | Date of incorporation/ Acquisition | | Place of incorporation | | Percentage of direct or indirect ownership by the Company | | Principal activities |
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| Subsidiaries: | | | | | | | | |
| BORQS Hong Kong Limited (“Borqs HK”)(1) | | July 19, 2007 | | Hong Kong | | 100% | | Provision of software and service solutions and hardware products sales |
| BORQS Beijing Ltd. (“Borqs Beijing”)(1) | | September 4, 2007 | | PRC | | 100% | | Provision of software and service solutions and hardware products sales |
| BORQS Software Solutions Private Limited (“Borqs India”)(1) | | July 17, 2009 | | India | | 100% | | Provision of software and service solutions |
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| VIE: | | | | | | | | |
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| Beijing Big Cloud Network Technology Co., Ltd. (“Big Cloud Network”)(1) / (2) | | April 18, 2014 | | PRC | | Nil | | Holding company |
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| Subsidiaries of the VIE: | | | | | | | | |
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| Yuantel (Beijing) Investment Management Co., Ltd. (“Yuantel Investment”)(2) / (3) | | July 11, 2014 | | PRC | | 79% | | Holding company |
| Yuantel (Beijing) Telecommunications Technology Co., Ltd. (“Yuantel Telecom”)(2) / (3) | | July 11, 2014 | | PRC | | 75.05% | | Provision of MVNO services |
| (1) | Collectively, the “PRC Subsidiaries”. |
| (2) | Collectively, the “Consolidated VIEs”. |
| (3) | On July 11, 2014, the Company through Big Cloud Network acquired controlling interest in Yuantel Investment and its subsidiary, (Note 4).
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BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
1. | ORGANIZATION (CONTINUED) |
| (b) | PRC laws and regulations prohibit foreign ownership in certain telecommunication related businesses. To comply with these foreign ownership restrictions, the Group conducts its businesses in the PRC through the VIE using contractual agreements (the “VIE Agreements”). |
The Group funds Big Cloud Network through loans to the two Big Cloud Network’s shareholders, (collectively the “Nominee Shareholders”). The effective control of Big Cloud Network is held by the Group, through a series of contractual agreements between Borqs Beijing and Big Cloud Network whereby Big Cloud Network became a consolidated VIE of the Group. Through the contractual agreements, the Group receives substantially all of the economic benefits of Big Cloud Network.
Big Cloud Network provides MVNO services in China through its 79% owned entity of Yuantel Investment which owns 95% of Yuantel Telecom; therefore Big Cloud Network effective owns 75.05% of Yuantel Telecom which is the entity that operates the business and holds the MVNO license from the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
The following is a summary of the key terms of the latest VIE Agreements:
Loan agreement
Borqs Beijing and the Nominee Shareholders entered into loan agreements for Borqs Beijing to provide interest free loans of RMB50,000 to the Nominee Shareholders, respectively, for the purpose of providing capital to Big Cloud Network to develop its MVNO business. There is no fixed term for the loans.
Power of attorney agreement
The Nominee Shareholders of Big Cloud Network entered into the power of attorney agreement whereby they authorized Borqs Beijing or its designated party to act on behalf of the Nominee Shareholders as exclusive agent and attorney with all respect to all matters concerning the shareholding including but not limited to (1) attend shareholders’ meetings of Big Cloud Network; (2) exercise all the shareholders’ rights, including voting rights; and (3) designate and appoint on behalf of each shareholder the senior management members of Big Cloud Network. The power of attorney remains irrevocable and continuously valid from the date of execution so long as each Nominee Shareholder remains as a shareholder of Big Cloud Network. The power of attorney agreement was subsequently reassigned to the Company.
Exclusive option agreement
Pursuant to the exclusive option agreement entered into between the Nominee Shareholders and Borqs Beijing or its designated party, the Nominee Shareholders granted Borqs Beijing or its designated party, an irrevocable and exclusive right to purchase all or part of the equity interests held by the Nominee Shareholders in Big Cloud Network, to the extent permitted under the PRC laws, at an amount equal to RMB10 or the minimum consideration permitted under the applicable PRC law. The purchase consideration in excess of RMB10 shall be refunded by the Nominee Shareholders to Borqs Beijing or Borqs Beijing may deduct the excess amount upon payment of consideration. The Nominee Shareholders shall not declare dividend or any form of distribution or grant loans in any form without the prior consent of Borqs Beijing or its designated party. The term of the agreement is 10 years, expiring on June 22, 2024 which will be automatically renewed every three-year thereafter if Borqs Beijing or its designated party does not provide notice of termination to the Nominee Shareholders fifteen days prior to expiration.
Exclusive technical & support agreement
Pursuant to the agreement entered into between Borqs Beijing and Big Cloud Network, Big Cloud Network engaged Borqs Beijing or its designated party as its exclusive provider of technical, consulting and other services in relation to its major business during the contractual period in return for service fees which will be determined at the sole discretion of Borqs Beijing or its designated party. The term of the agreement is 10 years, expiring on June 22, 2024, which will be automatically renewed every three-year thereafter if Borqs Beijing or its designated party does not provide notice of termination to the Nominee Shareholders fifteen days prior to expiration.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
1. | ORGANIZATION (CONTINUED) |
Business cooperation agreement
Pursuant to the business cooperation agreement entered into between Borqs Beijing and Big Cloud Network, Borqs Beijing or its designated party agreed to provide unlimited financial support for the VIE’s daily operating activities through entrusted loans and agree to forgo the right to seek repayment.
Share pledge agreement
Pursuant to the agreement, the Nominee Shareholders pledged all of their equity interests in Big Cloud Network to Borqs Beijing as collateral to guarantee the repayment of the loans and to secure their obligations under the above agreements. The Nominee Shareholders agreed not to transfer or otherwise create any encumbrance on their equity interests in Big Cloud Network without prior consent of Borqs Beijing. The share pledge agreements will remain effective until all the obligations under above agreements have been satisfied in full or all of the guarantee liabilities have been repaid.
Despite the lack of technical majority ownership, there exists a parent-subsidiary relationship between Borqs Beijing’s designee, the Company, and Big Cloud Network through the irrevocable power of attorney agreement, whereby the Nominee Shareholders effectively assigned all of the voting rights underlying their equity interest in Big Cloud Network to the Company. Furthermore, pursuant to the exclusive option agreement and share pledge agreement, the Company, via Borqs Beijing, obtained effective control over Big Cloud Network through the ability to exercise all the rights of Nominee Shareholders and therefore the power to govern the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of Big Cloud Network. In addition, through the VIE agreements the Company demonstrates its ability and intention to continue the ability to absorb substantially all the expected losses and the majority of the profit of the VIE, and therefore have the rights to the economic benefits of the VIE. Thus, the Company consolidates Big Cloud Network and its subsidiaries through the primary beneficiary, the Company, under ASC 810-10Consolidation Overall.
In the opinion of the Company’s management and PRC counsel, (i) the ownership structure of the Consolidated VIEs is in compliance with all existing PRC laws and regulations in any material respect, (ii) each of the VIE agreements is valid, legally binding and enforceable to each party of such agreements and will not result in any violation of PRC laws or regulations currently in effect; and (iii) each of the Group’s PRC subsidiaries, VIE and VIE’s subsidiaries have the necessary corporate power and authority to conduct its business as described in its business scope under its business license, which is in full force and effect, and the Group’s business operation in PRC are in compliance with existing PRC laws and regulations.
However, uncertainties in the PRC legal system could cause the relevant regulatory authorities to find the current VIE agreements and businesses to be in violation of any existing or future PRC laws or regulations. If the Company, the primary beneficiary or any of its current or future VIEs are found in violation of any existing or future laws or regulations, or fail to obtain or maintain any of the required permits or approvals, the relevant PRC regulatory authorities would have broad discretion in dealing with such violations, including levying fines, confiscating the income of the primary beneficiary, and the VIE, revoking the business licenses or operating licenses of the primary beneficiary, and VIE, shutting down the Group’s servers, discontinuing or placing restrictions or onerous conditions on the Group’s operations, requiring the Group to undergo a costly and disruptive restructuring or enforcing actions that could be harmful to the Group’s business. Any of these actions could cause significant disruption to the Group’s business operations and severely damage the Group’s reputation, which would in turn materially and adversely affect the Group’s business and results of operations. In addition, if the imposition of any of these penalties causes the primary beneficiary to lose the rights to direct the activities of VIE or the right to receive its economic benefits, the Company, through the primary beneficiary, would no longer be able to consolidate the VIE.
In addition, if the VIE or the Nominee Shareholders fail to perform their obligations under the VIE Agreements, the Group may have to incur substantial costs and expend resources to enforce the primary beneficiary’ rights under the contracts. The Group may have to rely on legal remedies under PRC laws, including seeking specific performance or injunctive relief and claiming damages, which may not be effective. All of these VIE Agreements are governed by PRC laws and provide for the resolution of disputes through arbitration in the PRC. Accordingly, these contracts would be interpreted in accordance with PRC laws and any disputes would be resolved in accordance with PRC legal procedures. The legal system in PRC is not as developed as in other jurisdictions, such as the United States. As a result, uncertainties in the PRC legal system could limit the Group’s ability to enforce these contractual arrangements. Under PRC laws, rulings by arbitrators are final, parties cannot appeal the arbitration results in courts, and prevailing parties may only enforce the arbitration awards in PRC courts through arbitration award recognition proceedings, which would incur additional expenses and delay. In the event the Group is unable to enforce these VIE Agreements, the primary beneficiary may not be able to exert effective control over its VIE, and the Group’s ability to conduct its business may be negatively affected.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
| 1. | ORGANIZATION (CONTINUED) |
Consolidated VIEs contributed 27% and 29% of the Group's consolidated revenues for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2016. As of December 31, 2015 and 2016, the Consolidated VIEs accounted for an aggregate of 40% and 23%, respectively, of the consolidated total assets, and 64% and 41%, respectively, of the consolidated total liabilities.
The Consolidated VIEs mainly operate the MVNO services. The VIE also holds the MVNO license, which is a revenue-producing asset recorded on the Group’s consolidated balance sheets. The Group expects increases in percentage of revenue generated from the Consolidated VIEs compared to the whole Group for the foreseeable future as the Group focuses on strengthening telecommunication platforms to strategically grow the Group’s MVNO business.
The Group believes that there are no assets held in the Consolidated VIEs that can be used only to settle obligations of the Consolidated VIEs, except for registered capital and the PRC statutory reserves. Relevant PRC laws and regulations restrict the Consolidated VIEs from transferring a portion of their net assets, equivalent to the balance of its statutory reserve and its share capital, to the Company in the form of loans and advances or cash dividends. Please refer to Note 18 for disclosure of restricted net assets. As the Consolidated VIEs are incorporated as limited liability companies under the PRC Company Law, creditors of the Consolidated VIEs do not have recourse to the general credit of the Company for any of the liabilities of the Consolidated VIEs. There were no pledges or collateralization of the Consolidated VIEs’ assets.
The following tables represent the financial information of the Consolidated VIEs as of December 31, 2015 and 2016 and for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2016 before eliminating the intercompany balances and transactions between the Consolidated VIEs and other entities within the Group:
| | | As of December 31, | |
| | | 2015 | | | 2016 | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| | | | | | | |
| ASSETS | | | | | | |
| Current assets: | | | | | | | | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | | | 2,455 | | | | 414 | |
| Restricted cash | | | 770 | | | | 1,153 | |
| Accounts receivable | | | 70 | | | | 129 | |
| Receivable from MVNO franchisees | | | 3,295 | | | | 4,319 | |
| Inventories | | | 145 | | | | 67 | |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | | 347 | | | | 926 | |
| Prepayment to WFOE | | | 454 | | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Total current assets | | | 7,536 | | | | 7,008 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Non-current assets: | | | | | | | | |
| Property and equipment, net | | | 876 | | | | 987 | |
| Intangible assets, net | | | 10,879 | | | | 8,609 | |
| Goodwill | | | 741 | | | | 693 | |
| Deferred tax assets | | | 1,074 | | | | 1,054 | |
| Other non-current assets | | | 196 | | | | 58 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Total non-current assets | | | 13,766 | | | | 11,401 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Total assets | | | 21,302 | | | | 18,409 | |
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
1. | ORGANIZATION (CONTINUED) |
| (c) | VIE disclosures (Continued) |
| | | As of December 31, | |
| | | 2015 | | | 2016 | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| Current liabilities: | | | | | | |
| Accounts payable | | | 3,747 | | | | 4,598 | |
| Accrued expenses and other payables | | | 1,882 | | | | 2,778 | |
| Deferred revenue | | | 11,425 | | | | 9,134 | |
| Short-term bank borrowings | | | - | | | | 721 | |
| Intercompany payables | | | 6,969 | | | | 7,923 | |
| Total current liabilities | | | 24,023 | | | | 25,154 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Non-current liabilities | | | | | | | | |
| Deferred tax liabilities | | | 1,779 | | | | 1,539 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Total non-current liabilities | | | 1,779 | | | | 1,539 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Total liabilities | | | 25,802 | | | | 26,693 | |
| | | For the Year Ended December 31, | |
| | | 2015 | | | 2016 | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| Net revenues | | | 19,957 | | | | 35,138 | |
| Net loss | | | (5,029 | ) | | | (3,381 | ) |
| | | For the Year Ended December 31, | |
| | | 2015 | | | 2016 | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | | | 2,413 | | | | (2,128 | ) |
| Net cash used in investing activities | | | (1,622 | ) | | | (634 | ) |
| Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | | | (770 | ) | | | 721 | |
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | | | 21 | | | | (2,041 | ) |
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
2. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”).
| (b) | Principles of consolidation |
The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Company, its subsidiaries and Consolidated VIEs, for which, the Company is the primary beneficiary. All significant inter-company transactions and balances between the Company, its subsidiaries and the Consolidated VIEs are eliminated upon consolidation. Results of acquired subsidiaries and its Consolidated VIEs are consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Company.
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Areas where management uses subjective judgment include, but are not limited to, estimating the useful lives of long-lived assets and intangible assets, assessing the initial valuation of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination and the subsequent impairment assessment of long-lived assets, intangible assets and goodwill, determining the provisions for accounts receivable and inventories, accounting for deferred income taxes and uncertain tax benefits, valuation for share-based compensation arrangements, warrants for Series D convertible redeemable preferred shares and convertible redeemable preferred shares. Changes in facts and circumstances may result in revised estimates. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and as such, differences may be material to the consolidated financial statements.
The functional currency of the Company and its non-PRC subsidiaries, excluding Borqs India, is the United States dollar. The functional currency of Borqs India is Rupee, whereas the functional currency of the Company’s PRC subsidiaries and its Consolidated VIEs is the Chinese Renminbi (“RMB”) as determined based on the criteria of ASC 830,Foreign Currency Matters. The Company uses the US$ as its reporting currency. Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are re-measured into the functional currency at the exchange rates prevailing on the transaction dates. Foreign currency denominated financial assets and liabilities are re-measured at the balance sheet date exchange rate. Exchange gains and losses are included in foreign exchange gains and losses in the consolidated statements of operations.
Assets and liabilities of the Company’s PRC subsidiaries are translated into US$ at fiscal year-end exchange rates. Equity amounts are translated at historical exchange rates. Income and expense items are translated at average exchange rates prevailing during the fiscal year. Translation adjustments arising from translation of foreign currency financial statements are reported as cumulative translation adjustments and are shown as a separate component of other comprehensive income (loss) in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).
| (e) | Cash and cash equivalents |
Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand and bank deposits which are unrestricted as to withdrawal and use. All highly liquid investments with a stated maturity of 90 days or less from the date of purchase are classified as cash equivalents.
Restricted cash mainly represents short-term deposits with China United Network Communications Group Co., Ltd. (“China Unicom”) as guarantee for minimum purchase requirements, and therefore are not available for the Group’s use until the end of contract period with China Unicom.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
2. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) |
Accounts receivable are carried at net realizable value. An allowance of doubtful accounts is recorded in the period when the collection of full amount is no longer probable. The Group reviews the accounts receivable on a periodic basis and makes general and specific allowances when there is doubt as to the collectability of individual balances. In evaluating the collectability of individual receivable balances, the Group considers many factors, including the age of the balance, the customer’s payment history, its current credit-worthiness and current economic trends. As of December 31, 2015 and 2016, the Group evaluated and wrote off the doubtful accounts as they were determined to be uncollectible. Thus, there was no allowance for doubtful accounts outstanding.
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method. Adjustments to reduce the cost of inventories to its net market value are made, if required, for decreases in sales prices, obsolescence or similar reductions in the estimated net realizable value. Inventories provision of US$1,109 and US$1, 038 was recorded as of December 31, 2015 and 2016, respectively.
| (i) | Property and equipment |
Property and equipment are stated at cost and are depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, as follows:
| Category | | Estimated useful life |
| | | |
| Computer and network equipment | | 3-5 years |
| Office equipment | | 5 years |
| Motor vehicles | | 5 years |
| Leasehold improvements | | Over the shorter of lease term or the estimated useful lives of the assets |
Repair and maintenance costs are charged to expense as incurred, whereas the costs of betterments that extend the useful life of property and equipment are capitalized as additions to the related assets. Retirements, sale and disposals of assets are recorded by removing the cost and accumulated depreciation with any resulting gain or loss reflected in the consolidated statements of operations.
Property and equipment that are purchased or constructed which require a period of time before the assets are ready for their intended use are accounted for as construction-in-progress. Construction-in-progress is recorded at acquisition cost, including installation costs. Construction-in-progress is transferred to specific property and equipment accounts and commences depreciation when these assets are ready for their intended use.
Intangible assets are carried at cost less accumulated amortization and any recorded impairment. Intangible assets acquired in a business combination are recognized initially at fair value at the date of acquisition. Intangible assets with finite useful lives are amortized using a straight-line method. These amortization methods reflect the estimated pattern in which the economic benefits of the respective intangible assets are to be consumed.
Development costs of software to be sold, leased, or otherwise marketed are subject to capitalization beginning when technological feasibility is reached, in accordance with ASC 985-20,Costs of Software to be Sold, Leased, or Marketed.
Intangible assets have weighted average useful lives from the date of purchase as follow:
| Purchased software | | 6.7 years |
| MVNO license (Note 4) | | 10 years |
| Capitalized software development costs | | 3 years
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BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
2. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) |
The Group acquired Yuantel in July 2014 and accounted for the acquisition pursuant to ASC 805,Business Combinations (“ASC 805”), which requires the Group to recognize separately from goodwill the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed at their acquisition date fair values. Goodwill as of the acquisition date is measured as the excess of the acquisition date fair value of consideration transferred and the contingent considerations plus the acquisition date fair value of the noncontrolling interests, if any, over the net of the acquisition date fair values of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. In cases where the Group acquires less than 100% ownership interest, it will derive the fair value of the acquired business as a whole, which will typically include a control premium and subtract the consideration transferred for the controlling interest to identify the fair value of the noncontrolling interest.
In connection with this acquisition, the Group determines the estimated fair value of acquired identifiable intangible and tangible assets as well as assumed liabilities with the assistance of an independent third party valuation firm. The Group derives estimates of the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed using reasonable assumptions based on historical experiences and on the information obtained from management of the acquired companies. Critical estimates in valuing certain of the acquired intangible assets required to but were not limited to the following: deriving estimates of future expected cash flows from the acquired business and the determination of an appropriate discount rate. Unanticipated events may occur which may affect the accuracy or validity of such assumptions or estimates.
In case where the Group acquired the remaining interest in a subsidiary once it has obtained control, such transaction is accounted for as an equity transaction where the difference between the fair value of the purchase consideration and the carrying amount of the noncontrolling interests is recorded in additional paid-in capital.
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the amounts assigned to the fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed of an acquired business. The Group’s goodwill as of December 31, 2015 and 2016 was related to its acquisition of Yuantel Investment, (Note 4). In accordance with ASC 350,Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (“ASC 350”), recorded goodwill amounts are not amortized, but rather are tested for impairment annually or more frequently if there are indicators of impairment present.
The performance of the impairment test in accordance to ASC 350 involves a two-step process. The first step of the impairment test involves comparing the fair value of the reporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill. Fair value is primarily determined by computing the future discounted cash flows expected to be generated by the reporting unit. If the reporting unit’s carrying value exceeds its fair value, goodwill may be impaired. If this occurs, the Group performs the second step of the goodwill impairment test to determine the amount of impairment loss.
The fair value of the reporting unit is allocated to its assets and liabilities in a manner similar to a purchase price allocation in order to determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill. If the implied goodwill fair value is less than its carrying value, the difference is recognized an impairment loss.
In accordance with ASC 350, the Group assigned and assessed goodwill for impairment at the reporting unit level. A reporting unit is an operating segment or one level below the operating segment. The Company has determined that it has two operating segments as its reporting units, namely Yuantel and Connected Solution. Goodwill is recorded at the Yuantel reporting unit.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
2. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) |
| (m) | Impairment of long-lived assets |
The Group evaluates its long-lived assets or asset group, including intangible assets with indefinite and finite lives, for impairment. Intangible assets with indefinite lives that are not subject to amortization are tested for impairment at least annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the assets might be impaired in accordance with ASC 350. Such impairment test compares the fair values of assets with their carrying values with an impairment loss recognized when the carrying values exceed fair values.
For long-lived assets and intangible assets with finite lives that are subject to depreciation and amortization are tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances (such as a significant adverse change to market conditions that will impact the future use of the assets) indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or a Group of long-lived assets may not be recoverable. When these events occur, the Group evaluates impairment by comparing the carrying amount of the assets to future undiscounted net cash flows expected to result from the use of the assets and their eventual disposition. If the sum of the expected undiscounted cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the assets, the Group would recognize an impairment loss based on the excess of the carrying amount of the asset group over its fair value.
| (n) | Fair value of financial instruments |
The Group’s financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable and payable, accounts receivable from related parties, receivable from MVNO franchisees, short-term and long-term bank borrowings, warrants for Series D convertible redeemable preferred shares and convertible redeemable preferred shares. Other than the long-term bank borrowings, warrants for Series D convertible redeemable preferred shares and convertible redeemable preferred shares, the carrying values of these financial instruments approximate their fair values due to their short-term maturities.
The Group applies ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, (“ASC 820”). ASC 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. ASC 820 requires disclosures to be provided on fair value measurement.
ASC 820 establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:
Level 1 — Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
Level 2 — Other inputs that are directly or indirectly observable in the marketplace.
Level 3 — Unobservable inputs which are supported by little or no market activity.
ASC 820 describes three main approaches to measuring the fair value of assets and liabilities: (1) market approach; (2) income approach; and (3) cost approach. The market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated from market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities. The income approach uses valuation techniques to convert future amounts to a single present value amount. The measurement is based on the value indicated by current market expectations about those future amounts. The cost approach is based on the amount that would currently be required to replace an asset.
During the year ended December 31, 2015 there is no financial instrument measured at fair value. The warrants for Series D convertible redeemable preferred shares was fair valued as of December 31, 2016. The carrying amounts of long-term bank borrowings approximate their fair values since they bear interest rates which approximate market interest rates. The convertible redeemable preferred shares are initially recognized at its fair value.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
2. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) |
The Group is mainly engaged in the business of providing 1) Android+ platform solutions and services, 2) hardware product sales, and 3) MVNO services. The Group recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the sales price is fixed and determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured.
| 1. | Android+ platform solutions and services |
Android+ platform solutions
The Group provides customized Android+ software platform solutions that are developed to maximize the commercial grade quality or performance of open source Android+ software for integration with particular chipsets. The Group also provides customized Android+ service platform solutions that are end to end software developed for mobile operators to allow data synchronization between their platform and mobile devices. The Group charges its customers, mainly including mobile device manufacturers and mobile operators, fixed fees for project-based software contracts, as well as per chip or per mobile device royalty fees.
The project-based software contracts are generally considered multiple element arrangements as they consist of perpetual software licenses, software development services such as customization, modification, implementation and integration, and post-contract customer support (“PCS”) where customers have the right to receive bug fixes, telephone support and unspecified upgrades on a when-and-if available basis. Pursuant to ASC 985-605,Revenue Recognition: Software (“ASC 985-605”), given the project-based software contracts require significant customization that are generally completed within one year from the contract dates, the Group accounts for the entire software contracts in conformity with the relevant guidance in ASC 605-35,Revenue Recognition: Contract Accounting, applying the completed contract method.
As the Group was unable to establish vendor specific objective evidence of the fair value of PCS and PCS is the only undelivered element upon completion of software projects, the entire software project fixed fees are recognized ratably over the PCS service period. PCS service periods are generally 12 months, with ranges from six months to three years, and commences upon completion of customer acceptance of the completed software projects. Costs incurred to complete the software projects are deferred to match revenue recognition.
Where the Group is entitled to receive on going usage based royalties determined based on the chip or mobile device sales, the usage-based royalties are recognized according to the customers’ usage reports, generally on a quarterly basis.
Service contracts
The Group provides research and development services to certain customers for their mobile-computing related development projects where fees are charged on a time and material basis and the Group is not responsible for the outcome of such development projects. The revenue is recognized proportionately as the services are delivered and is included as software revenues on the consolidated statement of operations.
The Group provides total solutions on original design manufacturer (“ODM”) basis to customers of mobile devices. Revenue is recognized when sale of each final hardware product to the customers are delivered. Warranty is provided to all customers, which is not considered an additional service; rather, an integral part of the product sales. ASC 450,Contingencies, specifically addresses the accounting for standard warranties. The Group believes that accounting for its standard warranty pursuant to ASC 450 does not impact revenue recognition because the cost of honoring the warranty can be reliably estimated. The Group has determined the likelihood of claims arising from warranties to be remote based on strong quality control procedures in the production process and historical experience with regard to claims being made by customers. The basis for the warranty accrual will be reviewed periodically based on actual experience. The Group does not sell extended warranty coverage.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
2. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) |
| (o) | Revenue recognition (Continued) |
On July 11, 2014, the Group, through the VIE, acquired and obtained control of Yuantel Investment, which mainly operates the MVNO business, (Note 4). The license to operate such MVNO business is issued by the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the core mobile network is provided by the PRC government owned China Unicom. Yuantel Investment receives wholesale rates for mobile voice and data services from China Unicom and repackages the voice and data services into competitive bundles for Chinese consumers.
In accordance with ASC 605-45,Revenue Recognition; Principal agent consideration,the Group is the principal in providing the bundled voice and data services to Chinese consumers, thus revenue is recognized on a gross basis. As sales of bundled services are mostly pre-paid by the consumers, cash received in advance of voice and data consumption are recognized as deferred revenue. Revenue is recognized when the services are actually used. Pre-paid bundled services do not expire.
Sales of the bundles are mostly made through agents and franchisees. Bundled services sold to agents are discounted and not refundable to the Group. The Group accounts for such discounts as reductions of revenue in accordance with ASC 605-50 (“ASC 605-50”)Customer Payments and Incentives.
The Group enters into profit sharing arrangements with franchisees under which bundled services may be returned to the Group if not sold to the consumers. The franchisees receive certain percentages of profits made by the Group on the sales of the bundled services as they are used by the consumers. The Group accounts for profit sharing with franchisees as selling expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. Pursuant to the Company’s policy, the amount of discounts that may be provided by the franchisees to consumers is capped at 5%, based on which, the Group recognized the maximum amount of discounts that may be provided by the franchisees as reductions of revenue in accordance with ASC 605-50.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
2. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) |
Cost of revenues consists primarily of telecommunication costs, depreciation of long-lived assets, amortization of acquired intangible asset, payroll and other related costs of operations. Deferred cost of revenues was US$1,161 and US$1,658 for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2016.
| (q) | Advertising expenditures |
Advertising expenditures are expensed as incurred and are included in sales and marketing expenses, which amounted to US$46 and US$78 for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2016, respectively.
| (r) | Research and development expenses |
Research and development expenses include payroll, employee benefits, and other headcount-related expenses associated with research and platform development. Research and development expenses also include rent, depreciation and other related expenses. Research and development expenses are expensed as incurred.
Government grants are provided by the relevant PRC municipal government authorities to subsidize the cost of certain technology development projects. The amount of such government grants are determined solely at the discretion of the relevant government authorities and there is no assurance that the Group will continue to receive these government grants in the future. Government grants are recognized when it is probable that the Group will comply with the conditions attached to them, and the grants are received. When the grant relates to an expense item, it is recognized in the consolidated statement of operations over the period necessary to match the grant on a systematic basis to the costs that it is intended to compensate, as a reduction of the related operating expense. When the grant relates to an asset, it is recognized as deferred government grants and released to the consolidated statement of operations in equal amounts over the expected useful life of the related asset, when operational, as a reduction of the related depreciation expense.
Leases are classified at the inception date as either a capital lease or an operating lease. The Group did not enter into any leases whereby it is the lessor for any of the periods presented. As the lessee, a lease is a capital lease if any of the following conditions exists: a) ownership is transferred to the lessee by the end of the lease term, b) there is a bargain purchase option, c) the lease term is at least 75% of the property’s estimated remaining economic life, or d) the present value of the minimum lease payments at the beginning of the lease term is 90% or more of the fair value of the leased property to the lessor at the inception date. A capital lease is accounted for as if there was an acquisition of an asset and an incurrence of an obligation at the inception of the lease. The Group did not enter into any capital leases for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2016.
All other leases are accounted for as operating leases wherein rental payments are expensed on a straight-line basis over the periods of their respective lease terms. The Group leases office space under operating lease agreements. Certain lease agreements contain rent holidays and escalating rent. Rent holidays and escalating rent are considered in determining the straight-line rent expense to be recorded over the lease term. The lease term begins on the date of initial possession of the lease property for purposes of recognizing lease expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
2. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) |
The Group accounts for income taxes using the liability method. Current income taxes are provided for in accordance with the laws of the relevant tax authorities. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates that will be in effect in the period in which the differences are expected to reverse. The Group records a valuation allowance against deferred tax assets if, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more-likely-than-not that some portion, or all, of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The effect on deferred taxes of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.
The Group applies ASC 740,Accounting for Income Taxes,(“ASC 740”),to account for uncertainty in income taxes. ASC 740 prescribes a recognition threshold a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements.
The Group has elected to classify interest related to unrecognized tax benefits, if and when required, as part of “income tax expense” in the consolidated statements of operations.
The Group elected to early adopt ASU No. 2015-17,Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes. Thus, all the deferred income tax assets and liabilities are classified as noncurrent in the consolidated balance sheet statement of financial position.
| (v) | Share-based compensation |
The Group accounts for share-based compensation in accordance with ASC 718,Compensation-Stock Compensation: Overall, (“ASC 718”).
In accordance with ASC 718, the Group determines whether an award should be classified and accounted for as a liability award or equity award. All grants of share-based awards to employees classified as equity awards are measured based on their grant date fair values and recognized as compensation expense over the requisite service period and/or performance period in the consolidated statements of operations.
The Group recognizes compensation expense using the accelerated method for share-based awards granted with service and performance conditions. According to ASC 718, the amount of compensation cost recognized (or attributed) when achievement of a performance condition is probable depends on the relative satisfaction of the performance condition based on performance to date. According to ASC 718, probable means the future event or events are likely to occur and the Group interprets “probable” to be generally in excess of a 70% likelihood of occurrence.
The Group elected to early adopt ASU No. 2016-09,Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvement to Employee Share-based Payment Accounting to account for forfeitures as they occur.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
2. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) |
| (w) | Comprehensive (loss )income |
Comprehensive (loss) income is defined as the increase (decrease) in equity of the Group during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances excluding transactions resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income of the Group includes foreign currency translation adjustments related to the Company and its PRC subsidiaries, whose functional currency is RMB.
In accordance with ASC 280 “Segment Reporting” (“ASC 280”), the Group has two operating segments, namely Yuantel and Connected Solution as the Group’s chief executive officer, who has been identified as the Group’s chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) reviews the operating results of the two difference service lines in order to allocate resources and assess performance for the Group.
The full-time employees of the Group’s PRC subsidiaries are entitled to staff welfare benefits including medical care, housing fund, pension benefits and unemployment insurance, which are governmental mandated defined contribution plans. These entities are required to accrue for these benefits based on certain percentages of the employees’ respective salaries, subject to certain ceilings, in accordance with the relevant PRC regulations, and make cash contributions to the state-sponsored plans out of the amounts accrued.
Certain items reported in the prior year’s consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current year’s presentation.
| (aa) | Recent accounting pronouncements |
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU No. 2014-09,Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606),(“ASU 2014-09”). ASU 2014-09 supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in ASC 605,Revenue Recognition and requires entities to recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 is originally effective for the annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period. ASU No. 2015-14,Revenue from Contracts with Customers, (“ASU 2015-14”), deferred the effective date of ASU 2014-09 by one year. As a result, ASU 2014-09 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods therein. Early adoption is permitted to the original effective date. Management developed an adoption plan based on which the Company is in the process of evaluating the effects of adopting new revenue standard, including the selection of the adoption method, the identification of differences, if any, from the application of current revenue recognition standard and the impact of such differences, if any, on its consolidated financial statements.
In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11,Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory, (“ASU 2015-11”). The guidance simplifies the subsequent measurement of inventory by requiring inventory to be measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Entities will continue to apply their existing impairment models to inventories that are accounted for using last-in first-out (LIFO) and the retail inventory method (RIM). For public business entities, the amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those fiscal years. For all other entities, the amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted, and the guidance must be applied prospectively after the date of adoption. The Group is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2015-11 on its consolidated financial statements.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
2. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) |
| (aa) | Recent accounting pronouncements(Continued) |
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02,Leases,(“ASU 2016-02”). ASU 2016-02 specifies the accounting for leases. For operating leases, ASU 2016-02 requires a lessee to recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability, initially measured at the present value of the lease payments, in its balance sheet. The standard also requires a lessee to recognize a single lease cost, calculated so that the cost of the lease is allocated over the lease term, on a generally straight-line basis. ASU 2016-02 is effective for public companies for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. The Group is currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2016-02 on its consolidated financial statements.
In March 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-08,Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net), (“ASU 2016-08”) which clarifies the implementation guidance on principal versus agent considerations. The guidance includes indicators to assist an entity in determining whether it controls a specified good or service before it is transferred to the customers. This guidance will be effective for the company in the first quarter of 2018, with the option to adopt it in the first quarter of 2017. The Group is still evaluating the effect if any, that this guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements.
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13 (“ASU 2016-13”), Financial Instruments — Credit Losses (Topic 326), Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. ASU 2016-13 changes the impairment model for most financial assets and certain other instruments. The standard will replace “incurred loss” approach with an “expected loss” model for instruments measured at amortized cost. For available-for-sale debt securities, entities will be required to record allowances rather than reduce the carrying amount, as they do today under the other-than-temporary impairment model. The standard is effective for public business entities for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods therein. Early adoption is permitted. The Group is evaluating the effect that this guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements.
In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15,Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Paymentswhich addresses eight specific cash flow issues: Debt prepayment or debt extinguishment costs; settlement of zero-coupon debt instruments or other debt instruments with coupon interest rates that are insignificant in relation to the effective interest rate of the borrowing; contingent consideration payments made after a business combination; proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims; proceeds from the settlement of corporate-owned life insurance policies (COLIs) (including bank-owned life insurance policies (BOLIs)); distributions received from equity method investees; beneficial interests in securitization transactions; and separately identifiable cash flows and application of the predominance principle. This guidance will be effective for the Group for fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and early adoption is permitted. The Group is evaluating the effect that this guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements.
In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-18,Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cashwhich requires that the statement of cash flows explain the change during the period in the total of cash, cash equivalents, and amounts generally described as restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents. Therefore, amounts generally described as restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents should be included with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the beginning-of-period and end-of-period total amounts shown on the statement of cash flows. This guidance will be effective for the Group for fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and early adoption is permitted. The Group is evaluating the effect that this guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements.
In January 2017, FASB has issued ASU No. 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business, clarifying the definition of a business. The ASU affects all companies and other reporting organizations that must determine whether they have acquired or sold a business. The definition of a business affects many areas of accounting including acquisitions, disposals, goodwill, and consolidation. The ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those periods. The Group is evaluating the effect that this guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements.
In January 2017, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2017-04 (“ASU 2017-04”), Intangibles — Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment. ASU 2017-04 eliminates the requirement to calculate the implied fair value of goodwill to measure a goodwill impairment charge. Instead, entities will record an impairment charge based on the excess of a reporting unit’s carrying amount over its fair value. This standard is effective for public business entities in the first quarter of 2020. Early adoption is permitted. The Group is evaluating the effect that this guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to significant concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts receivable from related parties and receivable from MVNO franchisees. As of December 31, 2015 and 2016, the aggregate amount of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash of US$6,634 and US$2,563, respectively, were held at major financial institutions located in the PRC, and US$1,923 and US$2,200, respectively, were deposited with major financial institutions located outside the PRC. Management believes that these financial institutions are of high credit quality and continually monitors the credit worthiness of these financial institutions. Historically, deposits in Chinese banks are secure due to the state policy on protecting depositors’ interests. However, China promulgated a new Bankruptcy Law in August 2006 that came into effect on June 1, 2007, which contains a separate article expressly stating that the State Council may promulgate implementation measures for the bankruptcy of Chinese banks based on the Bankruptcy Law. Under the new Bankruptcy Law, a Chinese bank may go into bankruptcy. In addition, since China’s concession to the World Trade Organization, foreign banks have been gradually permitted to operate in China and have been significant competitors against Chinese banks in many aspects, especially since the opening of the Renminbi business to foreign banks in late 2006. Therefore, the risk of bankruptcy of those Chinese banks in which the Company has deposits has increased. In the event of bankruptcy of one of the banks which holds the Company’s deposits, it is unlikely to claim its deposits back in full since it is unlikely to be classified as a secured creditor based on PRC laws.
Accounts receivable, accounts receivable from related parties and receivable from MVNO franchisees are both typically unsecured, and are derived from revenues earned from customers. The risk is mitigated by credit evaluations the Group performs on its ongoing credit evaluations of its customers’ financial conditions and ongoing monitoring process of outstanding balances. The Group maintains reserves for estimated credit losses and these losses have generally been within expectations.
| (b) | Business supplier, customer, and economic risk |
The Group participates in a dynamic and competitive high technology industry and believes that changes in any of the following areas could have a material adverse effect on the Group’s future financial position, results of operations or cash flows: changes in the overall demand for services; competitive pressures due to new entrants; advances and new trends in new technology; control of telecommunication infrastructures by local regulators and industry standards; strategic relationships or customer relationships; regulatory considerations; and risks associated with the Group’s ability to attract and retain employees necessary to support its growth.
(i) Business supplier risk – The Group’s MVNO operations are dependent upon telecommunication resources provided by China Unicom. There is no guarantee that the supply of telecommunication resources provided by China Unicom will be renewed annually. Further, there is no guarantee around the continuance of the MVNO license granted by the PRC government Ministry of Industry and Information Technology which may be amended or discontinued in light of changes to political, economic and social reforms.
(ii) Customer risk – The success of the Group’s business going forward will rely in part on Group’s ability to continue to obtain and expand business from existing customers while also attracting new customers. The Group has a diversified base of customers covering its services and the revenue from the largest single customer A accounted for 9% and from the largest single customer B accounted for 23% of the Group’s total net revenues for the two years ended December 31, 2015 and 2016, respectively, and the accounts receivable from the largest single customer A accounted for 50% and from the largest single customer B 25% of the Group’s total accounts receivable and accounts receivable from related parties for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2016, respectively.
(iii) Economic risk – The Group’s operations could be adversely affected by significant political, economic and social uncertainties in the PRC. Although the PRC government has been pursuing economic reform policies for more than 20 years, no assurance can be given that the PRC government will continue to pursue such policies or that such policies may not be significantly altered, especially in the event of a change in leadership, social or political disruption or unforeseen circumstances affecting the PRC political, economic and social conditions. There is also no guarantee that the PRC government’s pursuit of economic reforms will be consistent or effective.
| (c) | Foreign currency exchange rate risk |
From July 21, 2005, the RMB is permitted to fluctuate within a narrow and managed band against a basket of certain foreign currencies. The appreciation of the US$ against RMB was approximately 6.1% and 6.8% in the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2016, respectively. The appreciation of the US$ against Rupee was approximately 4.7% and 3.3% in the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2016, respectively.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
On July 11, 2014, Big Cloud Network, the VIE of the Company, acquired the controlling interest represented by 79% of the equity interest in Yuantel Investment, for an aggregate purchase price of US$7,354. Of the aggregate US$3,677 purchase price, was injected into Yuantel Investment in 2014 and 2015, respectively.
The Company entered into a new business, MVNO business in the PRC as a result of the acquisition.
The following table summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed and the noncontrolling interest at the date of acquisition on July 11, 2014.
| | | US$ | |
| | | | |
| Current assets | | | 7,976 | |
| Other non-current assets | | | 182 | |
| Property and equipment, net | | | 121 | |
| Purchased software | | | 50 | |
| MVNO license | | | 9,560 | |
| Deferred tax assets, non-current | | | 165 | |
| | | | | |
| Total identifiable assets acquired | | | 18,054 | |
| | | | | |
| Short-term borrowings | | | (817 | ) |
| Accounts payable | | | (620 | ) |
| Deferred revenue-current | | | (5,669 | ) |
| Other current liabilities | | | (648 | ) |
| Deferred tax liability, non-current | | | (2,103 | ) |
| | | | | |
| Total liabilities assumed | | | (9,857 | ) |
| | | | | |
| Net identifiable assets acquired | | | 8,197 | |
| | | | | |
| NCI measured at fair value | | | 1,629 | |
| Goodwill | | | 786 | |
| Purchase consideration (i) | | | 7,354 | |
(i) US$ 3,677 cash consideration was paid in 2014
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
4. | BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS (CONTINUED) |
The determination and allocation of fair values to the identifiable assets acquired, liabilities assumed and noncontrolling interests is based on various assumptions and valuation methodologies requiring considerable judgment from management. The most significant variables in these valuations are discount rates, terminal values, the number of years on which to base the cash flow projections, as well as the assumptions and estimates used to determine the cash inflows and outflows. The US$9,560 of acquired intangible asset is the MVNO license with an estimated useful life of ten years. The Group performed the valuation of the MVNO license with the assistance of an independent third party valuation firm. The fair value of the license was determined based on the income approach, using assumptions including discount rate of 20.5% considering risk inherent in the existing MVNO business model and industry comparisons. Terminal value is based on the expected life of asset of ten years, and forecasted cash flows over that period. The ten-year cash flow projection was derived taking into consideration of actual operating results and management best estimates about future developments as well as certain industry and regulatory expectations.
The goodwill recognized is attributable primarily to anticipated future growth within the Company’s MVNO business. None of the goodwill is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. For the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2016, there were no changes in the recognized amounts of goodwill.
The fair value of the 21% noncontrolling interest was estimated to be US$1,629. The fair value of the noncontrolling interest was estimated by deriving the fair value of the acquired business including a control premium as a whole and then subtracting the considerations transferred. The fair value of the acquired business was estimated using the income approach. As Yuantel Investment is a private entity, the fair value measurement is based on significant inputs that are not observable in the market and thus represents a Level 3 measurement as defined in ASC 820 Fair value measurement. The fair value estimates are based on a discount rate of 20.5%, long-term sustainable growth rate of 3%, financial multiples of companies in the same industry and adjustment for the lack of marketability that market participants would consider when estimating the fair value of the Yuantel Investment.
Inventories consisted of the following as of December 31, 2015 and 2016:
| | | As of December 31, | |
| | | 2015 | | | 2016 | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| | | | | | | |
| Raw materials | | | 4,004 | | | | 5,406 | |
| Goods in transit | | | 291 | | | | 7,164 | |
| Work in process | | | 1,307 | | | | 1,023 | |
| Finished goods | | | 1,771 | | | | 127 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Less: Provision | | | (1,109 | ) | | | (1,038 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Inventories, net | | | 6,264 | | | | 12,682 | |
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
6. | PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets consist of the following:
| | | As of December 31, | |
| | | 2015 | | | 2016 | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| | | | | | | |
| Staff advances | | | 253 | | | | 293 | |
| Receivable from OEM | | | - | | | | 3,739 | |
| Rental and other deposits | | | 823 | | | | 1,048 | |
| VAT recoverable | | | 1,676 | | | | 963 | |
| Loan to a third party | | | 473 | | | | 519 | |
| Others | | | - | | | | 37 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | | | 3,225 | | | | 6,599 | |
7. | PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET |
Property and equipment consist of the following:
| | | As of December 31, | |
| | | 2015 | | | 2016 | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| At cost: | | | | | | |
| Leasehold improvements | | | 894 | | | | 837 | |
| Computer and network equipment | | | 5,800 | | | | 5,801 | |
| Office equipment | | | 784 | | | | 763 | |
| Motor vehicles | | | 171 | | | | 220 | |
| | | | 7,649 | | | | 7,621 | |
| Less: accumulated depreciation | | | (5,399 | ) | | | (6,133 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | | �� | 2,250 | | | | 1,488 | |
Depreciation expense was US$1,371 and US$1,011 for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2016, respectively, and were included in the following captions:
| | | For the year ended December 31, | |
| | | 2015 | | | 2016 | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| | | | | | | |
| Cost of revenues | | | 472 | | | | 347 | |
| Sales and marketing expenses | | | 54 | | | | 15 | |
| General and administrative expenses | | | 144 | | | | 277 | |
| Research and development expenses | | | 701 | | | | 372 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | | | 1,371 | | | | 1,011 | |
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
The following table presents the Group’s intangible assets as of the respective balance sheet dates:
| | | Software | | | Capitalized software development costs | | | | | | Total | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Balance as of January 1, 2015 | | | 671 | | | | - | | | | 9,082 | | | | 9,753 | |
| Additions | | | 1,871 | | | | 3,304 | | | | - | | | | 5,175 | |
| Amortization expense | | | (170 | ) | | | (38 | ) | | | (901 | ) | | | (1,109 | ) |
| Foreign currency translation difference | | | (35 | ) | | | - | | | | (522 | ) | | | (557 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Balance as of December 31, 2015 | | | 2,337 | | | | 3,266 | | | | 7,659 | | | | 13,262 | |
| Additions | | | 315 | | | | 4,915 | | | | - | | | | 5,230 | |
| Amortization expense | | | (205 | ) | | | (1,098 | ) | | | (843 | ) | | | (2,146 | ) |
| Foreign currency translation difference | | | (153 | ) | | | (209 | ) | | | (486 | ) | | | (848 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Balance as of December 31, 2016 | | | 2,294 | | | | 6,874 | | | | 6,330 | | | | 15,498 | |
The intangible assets are amortized using the straight-line method, which is the Group’s best estimate of how these assets will be economically consumed over their respective estimated useful lives of 3-10 years.
Amortization expense was approximately US$1,109 and US$2,146 for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2016, respectively.
The annual estimated amortization expenses for the intangible assets for each of the next five years are as follows:
| | | US$ | |
| | | | |
| 2017 | | | 3,731 | |
| 2018 | | | 3,669 | |
| 2019 | | | 2,597 | |
| 2020 | | | 2,597 | |
| 2021 | | | 1,025 | |
| | | | | |
| | | | 13,619 | |
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill were as follows:
| | | As of December 31, | |
| | | 2015 | | | 2016 | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| | | | | | | |
| Balance as of January 1 | | | 786 | | | | 741 | |
| Foreign currency translation difference | | | (45 | ) | | | (48 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Balance as of December 31 | | | 741 | | | | 693 | |
No impairment charge was recorded in any of the two years ended December 31, 2015 and 2016.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
Bank borrowings are as follows as of the respective balance sheet dates:
| | | As of December 31, | |
| | | 2015 | | | 2016 | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| | | | | | | |
| Short-term bank borrowings | | | 2,000 | | | | 6,306 | |
| Long-term bank borrowings, current portion | | | 571 | | | | 1,381 | |
| | | | 2,571 | | | | 7,687 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Long-term bank borrowings, non-current portion | | | 381 | | | | 4,491 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Total borrowings | | | 2,952 | | | | 12,178 | |
The short-term bank borrowings outstanding as of December 31, 2015 and 2016 bore a weighted average interest rate of 7.03% and 6.89% per annum, respectively, and were denominated in RMB & US$. These borrowings were obtained from financial institutions and have terms of three months to one year. The long-term bank borrowings (including current portion) outstanding as of December 31, 2016 bore a weighted average interest rate of 7.95%, and were denominated in US$. These borrowings were obtained from financial institutions located in Hong Kong and US, and have terms of 2 to 3 years.
Bank borrowings as of December 31, 2016 were pledged by the account receivable amounted to US$36,192.
In August 2016, the Company issued 2,515,123 and 1,900,800 warrants (“2016 Warrants”) to two banks in connection with a short term loan facility of $2,000,000 and a long term loan facility of $6,000,000 respectively, for working capital purpose. The 2016 Warrants entitle the banks to subscribe for Series D Preference Shares at the exercise price of $0.5059. The 2016 Warrants shall lapse and expire after 5 and 7 years from their issuance dates, respectively.
As the 2016 Warrants were granted to the banks for loan facilities (Note 10), their fair value on the issuance date were recognized as deferred borrowing costs presented as deductions of the carrying value of the term loans. The deferred borrowing costs are recognized over the life of the term loans as financing cost, using the effective interest rate method. As the 2016 Warrants are convertible into Series D Preference Shares classified as mezzanine equity, the 2016 Warrants are financial liabilities in accordance with ASC 480, Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity that are remeasured at the end of each reporting period with an adjustment for fair value through earnings.
11. | ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER PAYABLES |
The components of accrued expenses and other payables are as follows:
| | | As of December 31, | |
| | | 2015 | | | 2016 | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| | | | | | | |
| Payroll and welfare payable | | | 2,811 | | | | 3,235 | |
| Accrued liability | | | 900 | | | | 50 | |
| VAT, business and other taxes payable | | | 343 | | | | 831 | |
| Payables for office supply and utility | | | 419 | | | | 743 | |
| Payables for purchase of property and equipment | | | 462 | | | | 432 | |
| Professional service fees | | | 228 | | | | - | |
| Deposits from agents | | | 1,068 | | | | 2,315 | |
| Others | | | 32 | | | | 28 | |
| | | | 6,263 | | | | 7,634 | |
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
12. | DEFERRED GOVERNMENT GRANTS |
The government grants received are required to be used in the construction of property and equipment. These grants are initially deferred and subsequently recognized in the statement of operations when the Group has complied with the conditions or performance obligations attached to the related government grants, if any, and the grants are no longer refundable. Grants that subsidize the construction cost of property and equipment are amortized over the life of the related assets as a non-operating income.
| | | For the year ended December 31, | |
| | | 2015 | | | 2016 | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| | | | | | | |
| Balance at beginning of the year | | | 7,316 | | | | 4,014 | |
| Recognized as other operating income | | | (2,880 | ) | | | (1,650 | ) |
| Foreign currency translation difference | | | (422 | ) | | | (256 | ) |
| Balance at end of the year | | | 4,014 | | | | 2,108 | |
13. | ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS |
The changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax of nil, are as follows:
| | | Foreign currency translation | | | Total | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| Balance as of January 1, 2015 | | | 139 | | | | 139 | |
| Current year other comprehensive loss | | | (1,288 | ) | | | (1,288 | ) |
| Balance as of December 31, 2015 | | | (1,149 | ) | | | (1,149 | ) |
| Current year other comprehensive loss | | | (1,477 | ) | | | (1,477 | ) |
| Balance as of December 31, 2016 | | | (2,626 | ) | | | (2,626 | ) |
14. | MAINLAND CHINA EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION PLAN |
As stipulated by the regulations of the PRC, full-time employees of the Group in the PRC participate in a government-mandated multiemployer defined contribution plan organized by municipal and provincial governments. Under the plan, certain pension benefits, medical care, unemployment insurance, employee housing fund and other welfare benefits are provided to employees. The Group is required to make contributions to the plan based on certain percentages of employees’ salaries. The total expenses the Group incurred for the plan were US$2,238 and US$2,362, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2016.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
15. | SHARE BASED COMPENSATION |
| (a) | Share-based awards under the 2007 Plan |
In order to provide additional incentives to employees and to promote the success of the Company’s business, the Company adopted a share incentive plan in (the “2007 Plan”) December 2007, which was last amended in February 2011. The 2007 Plan allows the Company to grant options to employees, directors, consultants or members of the board of directors of the Group. Under the 2007 Plan, the maximum aggregate number of shares that may be issued shall not exceed 38,700,000. The terms of the options shall not exceed ten years from the date of grant. 25% of the shares subject to the options shall vest on the first anniversary of the vesting commencement date, and 1/48 of the shares subject to the options shall vest each month thereafter over the next three years, provided the optionee continues to be a service provider to the Company. Thus, there is an explicit service condition of 4 years. In addition, the options contain a performance condition whereby vesting will commence upon the earlier to occur of an initial public offering or a change in control as defined in the 2007 Plan, provided there is continued employment of the optionees on such date.
In the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2016, the Company granted 6,525,190 and 610,000 shares of options, respectively, to purchase ordinary shares to employees, officers, and directors with the exercise price of $0.459 and $0.56 per share.
The following table summarizes the Company’s option activities under the 2007 Plan:
| | | Number of options | | | Weighted average exercise price | | | Weighted average remaining contractual term | | | Aggregate intrinsic value | |
| | | | | | (US$) | | | (Years) | | | (US$) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Outstanding, January 1, 2015 | | | 29,554,630 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 6.88 | | | | 308 | |
| Granted | | | 6,525,190 | | | | 0.46 | | | | | | | | | |
| Forfeited | | | (4,042,580 | ) | | | 0.36 | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Outstanding, December 31, 2015 | | | 32,037,240 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 4.97 | | | | 308 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Vested and expect to vest at December 31, 2015 | | | 32,037,240 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 4.97 | | | | 308 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Outstanding, January 1, 2016 | | | 32,037,240 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 4.97 | | | | 308 | |
| Granted | | | 610,000 | | | | 0.56 | | | | | | | | | |
| Forfeited | | | (5,190,297 | ) | | | 0.34 | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Outstanding, December 31, 2016 | | | 27,456,943 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 5.26 | | | | 308 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Vested and expect to vest at December 31, 2016 | | | 27,456,943 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 5.26 | | | | 308 | |
As of December 31, 2016, no options were vested and exercisable given the performance condition in place described above. Historically, compensation cost related to performance options that only vest upon the consummation of an initial public offering or change in control event was recognized when the offering or change in control event was consummated. Accordingly, the Group has not recognized any compensation cost to date.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
15. | SHARE BASED COMPENSATION (CONTINUED) |
The aggregate intrinsic value is calculated as the difference between the exercise price of the underlying awards and the fair value of the underlying stock at each reporting date, for those awards that have an exercise price below the estimated fair value of the Company’s shares.
As of December 31, 2015 and 2016, the Company had options outstanding to purchase an aggregate of 5,500,000 shares and 5,500,000 shares with an exercise price below the fair value of the Company’s shares, resulting in an aggregate intrinsic value of US$308 and US$308, respectively.
The Company calculated the estimated fair value of the options on the respective grant dates using the binomial-lattice option valuation model with the following assumptions for each applicable period which takes into account variables such as volatility, dividend yield, and risk-free interest rate, contractual term of the option, the probability that the option will be exercised prior to the end of its contractual life, and the probability of termination or retirement of the option holder in computing the value of the option.
| | | Year 2015 | | | Year 2016 | |
| | | | | | | |
| Risk-free interest rates | | | 1.95%-2.28 | % | | | 1.58%-2.60 | % |
| Expected life (years) | | | 10 years | | | | 10 years | |
| Expected volatility | | | 40%-45 | % | | | 45%-46 | % |
| Expected dividend yield | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | % |
| Exercise multiple | | | 2.20 | | | | 2.20 | |
| Post-vesting forfeit rate | | | 10 | % | | | 10 | % |
| Fair value of underlying ordinary shares | | | US$0.158-US$0.231 | | | | US$0.615-US$0.697 | |
| Fair value of share option | | | US$0.026-US$0.096 | | | | US$0.309-US$0.315 | |
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
Enterprise income tax (“EIT”)
Cayman Islands
The Company is incorporated in the Cayman Islands and conducts its primary business operations through the subsidiaries and VIEs in the PRC, India and Hong Kong. Under the current laws of the Cayman Islands, the Company is not subject to tax on income or capital gains.
Hong Kong
BORQS HK is subject to Hong Kong profits tax rate of 16.5% for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2016. No provision for BORQS HKD profits tax has been made in the consolidated financial statements as the entity had losses in the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2016.
India
BORQS INDIA is subject to income tax rate of 32.45% for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2016. Amounts of US$1,158 and US$1,684 are included as current income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2016, respectively.
The PRC
The Company’s PRC subsidiaries are incorporated in the PRC and subject to PRC EIT on the taxable income in accordance with the relevant PRC income tax laws.
Effective January 1, 2008, the statutory corporate income tax rate is 25%, except for certain entities eligible for preferential tax rates.
BORQS Beijing was qualified for a High and New Technology Enterprises (“HNTE”) since 2012 and is eligible for a 15% preferential tax rate from 2012 to 2014. In July 2015, BORQS Beijing obtained a new HNTE certificate, which will expire in July 2018. In accordance with the PRC Income Tax Laws, an enterprise awarded with the HNTE status may enjoy a reduced EIT rate of 15%. For the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2016, BORQS Beijing enjoyed a preferential tax rate of 15%.
Yuantel Telecom was qualified for a High and New Technology Enterprises (“HNTE”) since 2011 and is eligible for a 15% preferential tax rate from 2011 to 2013. In October 2014, Yuantel Telecom obtained a new HNTE certificate, which will expire in October 2017. In accordance with the PRC Income Tax Laws, an enterprise awarded with the HNTE status may enjoy a reduced EIT rate of 15%. For the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2016, Yuantel Telecom enjoyed a preferential tax rate of 15%.
The Company’s other PRC subsidiaries were subject to EIT at a rate of 25% for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2016.
The New EIT Law also provides that enterprises established under the laws of foreign countries or regions and whose “place of effective management” is located within the PRC are considered PRC tax resident enterprises and subject to PRC income tax at the rate of 25% on worldwide income. The definition of “place of effective management” refers to an establishment that exercises, in substance, overall management and control over the production and business, personnel, accounting, properties, etc. of an enterprise. As of December 31, 2016, no detailed interpretation or guidance has been issued to define “place of effective management”. Furthermore, as of December 31, 2016, the administrative practice associated with interpreting and applying the concept of “place of effective management” is unclear. If the Company is deemed as a PRC tax resident, it would be subject to PRC tax under the New CIT Law. The Company will continue to monitor changes in the interpretation or guidance of this law.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
Profit before income taxes consists of:
| | | For the year ended December 31, | |
| | | 2015 | | | 2016 | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| | | | | | | |
| Non-PRC | | | 3,241 | | | | 2,777 | |
| PRC | | | (1,595 | ) | | | 2,478 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | | | 1,646 | | | | 5,255 | |
Income tax expense comprises of:
| | | For the year ended December 31, | |
| | | 2015 | | | 2016 | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| | | | | | | |
| Current | | | (1,895 | ) | | | (2,879 | ) |
| Deferred | | | 1,044 | | | | 220 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | | | (851 | ) | | | (2,659 | ) |
The reconciliation of tax computed by applying the statutory income tax rate of 25% for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2016 applicable to the PRC operations to income tax expense is as follows:
| | | For the year ended December 31, | |
| | | 2015 | | | 2016 | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| | | | | | | |
| Profit before income taxes | | | 1,646 | | | | 5,255 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Income tax expense computed at the statutory income tax rate at 25% | | | (412 | ) | | | (1,314 | ) |
| Non-deductible expenses | | | (166 | ) | | | (491 | ) |
| Non-taxation income | | | 1,300 | | | | 414 | |
| Preferential rate | | | (423 | ) | | | 400 | |
| Current and deferred tax rate differences | | | 790 | | | | 310 | |
| Foreign rate differences | | | (292 | ) | | | 560 | |
| Change of valuation allowance | | | (1,643 | ) | | | (2,529 | ) |
| Deferred tax | | | | | | | 74 | |
| Interest expense | | | (5 | ) | | | (83 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Income tax expense | | | (851 | ) | | | (2,659 | ) |
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
Deferred Taxes
The significant components of deferred taxes are as follows:
| | | As of December 31, | |
| | | 2015 | | | 2016 | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| Deferred tax assets | | | | | | |
| Inventories provision | | | 166 | | | | 156 | |
| Accrued salary and welfare payable | | | 107 | | | | 274 | |
| Property and equipment | | | 46 | | | | 20 | |
| Tax losses | | | 10,901 | | | | 13,279 | |
| Valuation allowance | | | (10,146 | ) | | | (12,675 | ) |
| Total deferred tax assets | | | 1,074 | | | | 1,054 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Deferred tax liabilities | | | | | | | | |
| Intangible assets | | | 1,779 | | | | 1,539 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Total deferred tax liabilities | | | 1,779 | | | | 1,539 | |
As of December 31, 2016, the Company had net tax operating losses from its PRC subsidiaries and its Consolidated VIEs, as per filed tax returns, of US$58,219, which will expire from 2015 to 2020. The Company has net tax operating loss from its HK subsidiary of US$10,615, which will not expire.
As of December 31, 2016, the Company intends to permanently reinvest the undistributed earnings from its foreign subsidiaries and the Consolidated VIEs to fund future operations. The amount of unrecognized deferred tax liabilities for temporary differences related to investments in foreign subsidiaries and the Consolidated VIEs is not determined because such a determination is not practicable.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
As of December 31, 2015 and 2016, the Company recorded an unrecognized tax benefits of US$2,177 and US$4,053, respectively, of which, US$1,491 and US$2,381, respectively, are presented on a net basis against the deferred tax assets related to tax loss carry forwards on the consolidated balance sheets. The unrecognized tax benefits and its related interest are primarily related to under-reported intercompany profit. The amount of unrecognized tax benefits will change in the next 12 months, pending clarification of current tax law or audit by the tax authorities, however, an estimate of the range of the possible change cannot be made at this time. As of December 31, 2015 and 2016, unrecognized tax benefits of US$669 and US$1,681, if ultimately recognized, will impact the effective tax rate.
A roll-forward of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
| | | For the year ended December 31, | |
| | | 2015 | | | 2016 | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| | | | | | | |
| Balance at beginning of year | | | 620 | | | | 2,177 | |
| Additions based on tax positions related to the current year | | | 1,557 | | | | 1,876 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Balance at end of year | | | 2,177 | | | | 4,053 | |
In the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2016, the Company recorded interest expense accrued in relation to the unrecognized tax benefit of US$5 and US$83 in income tax expense, respectively. Accumulated interest expense recorded by the Company was US$5 and US$88 as of December 31, 2015 and 2016, respectively. As of December 31, 2016, the tax years ended December 31, 2011 through 2016 for the PRC subsidiaries and the VIE remain open for statutory examination by the PRC tax authorities.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
17. | RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS |
| Names of related parties | | Relationship with the Company |
| Intel Capital Corporation (“Intel”) and its affiliates | | Intel is a holder of Series C Preference Shares |
| (b) | Other than disclosed elsewhere, the Company had the following significant related party transactions for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2016: |
| | | For the year ended December 31, | |
| | | 2015 | | | 2016 | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| Software services provided to: | | | | | | |
| Intel Corporation | | | 6,204 | | | | 271 | |
| Intel (China) Co., Ltd. | | | 5 | | | | 9 | |
| Intel Asia-Pacific Research and Development Ltd | | | 328 | | | | 119 | |
| Intel (China) Research Center Co., Ltd | | | - | | | | 57 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Hardware sold to: | | | | | | | | |
| Intel Corporation | | | 55 | | | | - | |
| (c) | The Company had the following related party balances as of December 31, 2015 and 2016: |
| | | As of December 31, | |
| | | 2015 | | | 2016 | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| Accounts receivable from related parties: | | | | | | |
| Current: | | | | | | |
| Intel Corporation | | | 5,949 | | | | 481 | |
| Intel (China) Co., Ltd. | | | 5 | | | | - | |
| Intel Asia-Pacific Research and Development Ltd | | | 44 | | | | 9 | |
All balances with the related parties as of December 31, 2015 and 2016 were unsecured, interest-free and have no fixed terms of repayment.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
The Company’s ability to pay dividends is primarily dependent on the Company receiving distributions of funds from its subsidiaries. Relevant PRC statutory laws and regulations permit payments of dividends by the Company’s PRC subsidiaries only out of their retained earnings, if any, as determined in accordance with PRC accounting standards and regulations. The results of operations reflected in the consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP differ from those reflected in the statutory financial statements of the Company’s PRC subsidiaries.
In accordance with the PRC Regulations on Enterprises with Foreign Investment and the articles of association of the Company’s PRC subsidiaries, a foreign-invested enterprise established in the PRC is required to provide certain statutory reserves, namely general reserve fund, the enterprise expansion fund and staff welfare and bonus fund which are appropriated from net profit as reported in the enterprise’s PRC statutory accounts. A foreign-invested enterprise is required to allocate at least 10% of its annual after-tax profit to the general reserve until such reserve has reached 50% of its respective registered capital based on the enterprise’s PRC statutory accounts. Appropriations to the enterprise expansion fund and staff welfare and bonus fund are at the discretion of the board of directors for all foreign-invested enterprises. The aforementioned reserves can only be used for specific purposes and are not distributable as cash dividends. Borqs Beijing was established as foreign-invested enterprise and, therefore, is subject to the above mandated restrictions on distributable profits. As of December 31, 2015 and 2016, the Company’s PRC subsidiaries had appropriated US$1,270 and US$ 1,898, respectively, in its statutory reserves.
As a result of these PRC laws and regulations subject to the limit discussed above that require annual appropriations of 10% of after-tax income to be set aside, prior to payment of dividends as general reserve fund, the Company’s PRC subsidiaries are restricted in their ability to transfer a portion of their net assets to the Company. Amounts restricted include paid-in capital and statutory reserve funds of the Company’s PRC subsidiaries and the equity of the Consolidated VIEs, as determined pursuant to PRC generally accepted accounting principles, totaling an aggregate of US$73,302 as of December 31, 2016.
Authorized capital
On August 15, 2014, the Group increased the authorized shares of the Group from US$455,584 to US$514,888 divided into 309,651,804 ordinary shares at par value of $0.001 per share, 40,000,000 Series A redeemable convertible preference shares, 82,857,143 Series B redeemable convertible preference shares, 52,727,271 Series C redeemable convertible preference shares and 29,651,804 Series D redeemable convertible preference shares, all at par value of $0.001 per share.
Ordinary share reserved for future issuance
The Group has reserved the following shares of ordinary shares for issuance at December 31, 2016, in connection with the following:
| Conversion of series A convertible redeemable preference shares | | | 39,900,000 | |
| Conversion of series B convertible redeemable preference shares | | | 82,857,143 | |
| Conversion of series C convertible redeemable preference shares | | | 50,909,089 | |
| Conversion of series D convertible redeemable preference shares | | | 23,721,443 | |
| Conversion of series D warrant shares | | | 4,415,923 | |
| Ordinary shares options outstanding | | | 27,456,943 | |
| Ordinary shares options available for future grants under the 2007 Plan | | | 11,243,057 | |
| | | | | |
| Total | | | 240,503,598 | |
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
20. | CONVERTIBLE CONTINGENTLY REDEEMABLE PREFERRED SHARES |
On December 27, 2007, March 17, 2008, September 26, 2008 and October 8, 2008, the Company issued 19,800,000, 3,100,000, 12,000,000 and 5,000,000 Series A convertible redeemable preference shares (the “Series A Preference Shares”), respectively, to certain external investors at a price of $0.20 per share for a total cash consideration of $7,980. The cash proceeds received was $7,889, net of issuance costs of $91.
On June 26, 2009, August 19, 2009 and October 12, 2009, the Company issued 64,285,715,15,000,000 and 3,571,428 Series B convertible redeemable preferred shares (the “Series B Preference Shares”), respectively, to certain external investors at a price of $0.21 per share for a total consideration of $17,400 (includes cash proceeds of $14,400 and $3,000 upon conversion of convertible notes). The cash proceeds received was $14,242, net of issuance costs of $158.
On February 14, 2011 and May 24, 2012, the Company issued 38,181,817 and 5,454,545 Series C convertible redeemable preference shares (the “Series C Preference Shares”), to certain external investors at the price of $0.275 per share for a total cash consideration of $12,000. The cash proceeds received was $11,817, net of issuance costs of $183.
On August 20, 2014 the Company issued 23,721,443 Series D convertible redeemable preference shares (the “Series D Preference Shares”), to certain external investors at the price of $0.33725 per share for a total cash consideration of $8,000. The cash proceeds received was $7,874, net of issuance costs of $126.
The significant terms of the Series A, Series B, Series C, and Series D convertible redeemable preference shares (together “Preference Shares”) are summarized as follows.
Conversion
Preference Shares can be converted into ordinary shares at the option of the holder at any time by dividing the applicable original purchase price by the applicable conversion price which is initially equal to the original purchase price and as such, the initial conversion ratio for each Preference Share into each ordinary share shall be one-for-one.
Preference Shares shall automatically be converted into ordinary shares at the then-effective conversion rate applicable to the relevant series of Preference Shares: (a) in the event of the closing of a Qualified IPO; or (b) in relation only to Series A and Series B Preference Shares, upon the approval and written consent of a majority of the outstanding Series A and Series B Preference Shares holders to convert their respective Preference Shares into ordinary shares.
The conversion price is subject to additional adjustments if the Company makes certain dilutive issuances of shares.
Dividends
Series D Preference Shares shall receive dividends at an annual rate of six percent (6%) of the original purchase price in preference and priority to any dividends on the Series A, Series B, Series C Preference Shares and ordinary shares. Dividends on Series D Preference Shares shall be cumulative whether declared by the Board of Directors or not.
Each holder of Series A, Series B and Series C Preference Shares is entitled to receive non-cumulative dividends when and if declared by the Board of Directors of the Company in preference and priority to any dividends on ordinary shares, after all accumulated dividends on the Series D Preferred shares have been paid or set aside for payment to the holders of Series D Preferred Shares in a calendar year.
Any additional dividends declared, after all accumulated dividends and declared dividends on the Preference Shares have been paid or set aside for payment to the holders of Preference Shares in a calendar year, shall be distributed among all holders of ordinary shares and Preference Shares.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
20. | CONVERTIBLE CONTINGENTLY REDEEMABLE PREFERRED SHARES (CONTINUED) |
Redemption
The earliest redemption date of Series A Preference Shares is at any time after the sixth anniversary of the first issuance date of Series A Preference Shares.
All outstanding Series B, Series C, and Series D Preference Shares can be redeemed at the election of the majority holders at any time after the earlier of (A) the fifth anniversary of the first issuance date of the respective Series B, Series C or Series D Preference Shares, and (B) the date on which the Company redeems Series A, Series B, or Series C Preference Shares. Any holder of Series A Preference Shares who is also a holder of Series B Preference Shares must redeem its Series B Preference Shares together with its Series A Preference Shares.
Series A and Series B Preference Shares can also be redeemed at the option of the holders when Intel has elected to redeem all of its Series C Preferred Shares for investigation or for breach as defined in the Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association.
Prior to Series D Preference Shares become available under (A) and (B) above, all outstanding Series D Preference Shares can be redeemed at any time of a holder of Series D Preferred Shares’ election to redeem for breach event or to redeem for investigation and opinion of auditor event as defined in the Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association.
Preference Shares are redeemed at a price equal to 150% the original purchase price plus any unpaid declared dividends. The redemption price for Preference Shares under the event of Intel’s election to redeem for investigation or a holder of Series D Preferred Shares’ election to redeem for investigation and opinion of auditor is set to be 100% of the original purchase price and 150% of the original purchase price under the event of a holder of Preferred Shares’ election to redeem for breach.
Winding up / Liquidation
In the event of any liquidation, dissolution, or winding up of the Company, either voluntary or involuntary, distributions to the shareholders of the Company shall be made as stated below.
The holders of Series D Preference Shares then outstanding are entitled to be paid first out of the assets of the Company available for distribution a liquidation preference in an amount per Preference Share equal to the sum of (i) 150% of the original purchase price as adjusted and (ii) all unpaid accumulated dividends, in priority to any other holders of Preference Shares or ordinary shares.
Upon full payment of the Series D Preference Share liquidation preference, the holders of Series A, Series B and Series C Preference Shares then outstanding shall be entitled to be paid first out of the assets of the Company available for distribution (and prior and in preference to any payment on the ordinary shares) a liquidation preference in an amount per Series A, Series B and Series C Preference Share equal to the sum of (i) the original purchase price applicable to such Preference Share as adjusted and (ii) all unpaid declared dividends. The holders of Series C Preference Shares shall receive their liquidation preference amount in preference to holders of Series A and Series B Preference Shares. Subject to the prior payment of all amounts due to the holders of Preference Shares, the balance of all remaining assets available for distribution are made with equal priority and pro rata amongst the holders of ordinary shares and the holders of Preference Shares on an as–converted basis.
Voting
Each share of Preference Share has voting rights equal to an equivalent number of shares of ordinary shares into which it is convertible and votes together as one class with the ordinary shares. All directors of the Company’s board of directors are elected by the holders of the outstanding ordinary shares and the Preference Shares, voting together as a single class on an as-converted basis.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
20. | CONVERTIBLE CONTINGENTLY REDEEMABLE PREFERRED SHARES (CONTINUED) |
Accounting for convertible redeemable preference shares
The Preference Shares have been classified as mezzanine equity as they can be redeemed at the option of the holders. The initial carrying values of the Preference Shares are the total consideration received at their respective dates of issuance net of issuance costs. There were no embedded features that qualified for bifurcation and separate accounting in accordance with ASC 815-10Derivatives and Hedging.
As of December 31, 2015 and 2016, no dividend was declared by the Company. US$640 and US$720 of dividend was accumulated to the holders of the Series D Preferred Shares as of December 31, 2015 and 2016.
21. | FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS |
The Company applies ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. ASC 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. ASC 820 requires disclosures to be provided on fair value measurement.
ASC 820 establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:
Level 1— Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
Level 2— Include other inputs that are directly or indirectly observable in the marketplace.
Level 3— Unobservable inputs which are supported by little or no market activity.
ASC 820 describes three main approaches to measuring the fair value of assets and liabilities: (1) market approach; (2) income approach; and (3) cost approach. The market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated from market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities. The income approach uses valuation techniques to convert future amounts to a single present value amount. The measurement is based on the value indicated by current market expectations about those future amounts. The cost approach is based on the amount that would currently be required to replace an asset.
2016 Warrants are classified within Level 3. We estimated the fair value of these warrants as of December 31, 2016 using the binomial-lattice option valuation model, based on the remaining contractual term of the warrants, risk-free interest rates and expected volatility of the price of the underlying Series D Preferred Shares. The assumptions used, including the market value of the underlying Series D Preferred Shares and the expected volatility, were subjective unobservable inputs.
Liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below:
| | | Fair value measurement using: | | | | |
| | | Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1) | | | Significant other observable inputs (Level 2) | | | Unobservable inputs (Level 3) | | | Fair value at December 31, 2016 | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| Warrant liabilities | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,344 | | | | 1,344 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Liabilities | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,344 | | | | 1,344 | |
| | | Warrant liabilities | |
| | | US$ | |
| Fair value at January 1, 2016 | | | - | |
| Increase in liability | | | 1,332 | |
| Changes in the fair value | | | 12 | |
| Fair value at December 31, 2016 | | | 1,344 | |
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
22. | COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES |
Operating lease commitments
The Company leases buildings in the PRC and India under non-cancelable operating leases expiring on different dates. For the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2016, total rental expenses for all operating leases amounted to US$1,368 and US$1,340, respectively.
As of December 31, 2016, the Company has future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases with initial terms in excess of one year in relation to office buildings consisting of the following:
| | | US$ | |
| | | | |
| 2017 | | | 633 | |
| 2018 | | | - | |
| 2019 | | | - | |
| 2020 | | | - | |
| 2021 and thereafter | | | - | |
| | | | | |
| | | | 633 | |
Payments under operating leases are expensed on a straight-line basis over the periods of their respective leases.
Income Taxes
As of December 31, 2016, the Group recognized an accrual of US$1,755 for unrecognized tax benefits and its interest (Note 16). The final outcome of the tax uncertainty is dependent upon various matters including tax examinations, interpretation of tax laws or expiration of statutes of limitation. However, due to the uncertainties associated with the status of examinations, including the protocols of finalizing audits by the relevant tax authorities, there is a high degree of uncertainty regarding the future cash outflows associated with these tax uncertainties. As of December 31, 2016, the Company classified the accrual for unrecognized tax benefits as a non-current liability.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
The operations of the Company are organized into two segments, consisting of Yuantel and Connected Solution.
The CODM measures the performance of each segment based on metrics of revenue and earnings from operations and uses these results to evaluate the performance of, and to allocate resources to each of the segments. CODM does not evaluate operating segments using asset information.
The CODM evaluates performance based on each reporting segment’s net revenue and operating profit. The table below provides a summary of the Group’s operating segment results for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2016:
| FY2016 | | Yuantel | | | Connected Solution | | | Total segments | | | Eliminations | | | Consolidated | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net revenue | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| -External customers | | | 35,138 | | | | 85,448 | | | | 120,586 | | | | - | | | | 120,586 | |
| -Inter-segment | | | - | | | | 2,016 | | | | 2,016 | | | | (2,016 | ) | | | - | |
| Total net revenue | | | 35,138 | | | | 87,464 | | | | 122,602 | | | | (2,016 | ) | | | 120,586 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Operating profit | | | (3,589 | ) | | | 8,829 | | | | 5,240 | | | | - | | | | 5,240 | |
| FY2015 | | Yuantel | | | Connected Solution | | | Total segments | | | Eliminations | | | Consolidated | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net revenue | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| -External customers | | | 19,957 | | | | 55,115 | | | | 75,072 | | | | - | | | | 75,072 | |
| -Inter-segment | | | - | | | | 3,615 | | | | 3,615 | | | | (3,615 | ) | | | - | |
| Total net revenue | | | 19,957 | | | | 58,730 | | | | 78,687 | | | | (3,615 | ) | | | 75,072 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Operating profit | | | (5,968 | ) | | | 6,789 | | | | 821 | | | | (108 | ) | | | 713 | |
| | | For the year ended December 31, | |
| | | 2015 | | | 2016 | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| | | | | | | |
| PRC | | | 28,442 | | | | 41,214 | |
| Outside PRC | | | | | | | | |
| United States | | | 14,978 | | | | 34,526 | |
| India | | | 7,949 | | | | 25,126 | |
| Rest of the world | | | 23,703 | | | | 19,720 | |
| Total net revenue | | | 75,072 | | | | 120,586 | |
Issuance of Series E Preference Shares
On February 8, 2017 and March 2, 2017, the Group issued an aggregate of 10,325,126 and 2,950,036 Series E redeemable convertible preference shares (the “Series E Preference Shares”), respectively, for a purchase price of $0.678 per share. Concurrently, during the months of February and March 2017, warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 3,917,202, 1,588,481 and 1,588,481 Series E redeemable convertible preference shares were issued and exercised at an exercise price of $0.001.
Merger of PAAC Subsidiary Limited
On December 27, 2016 and as amended on May 10, 2017, the Group entered into a merger agreement with Pacific Special Acquisition Corp (“Pacific”) to effect a merger where the Group will be the operating company. As consideration for the merger, Pacific issued to original shareholders of the Group a numbers of ordinary shares at $10.40 per share based on the adjusted equity valuation of the Group as of the closing of the merger. The merger is also subject to certain earn-out criteria based upon the Group achieving specific performance targets for the four quarters subsequent to the merger. Additionally, at the effective time of the merger, the holders of the Group issued and outstanding warrants will receive replacement warrants to acquire the ordinary shares of Pacific, and the holders of the Group issued and outstanding share options will have their options assumed by Pacific and will instead acquire Pacific Ordinary Shares upon exercise of such options, in each case with the number of shares and exercise price equitably adjusted.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
INDEX TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 and 2017 | | |
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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2017 | | 94 - 97 |
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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 and 2017 | | 98 |
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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 and 2017 | | 99 |
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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Deficit for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 | | 100 |
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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 and 2017 | | 101 - 102 |
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Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | | 103 - 124 |
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”))
| | | | As of December 31, | | | As of June 30, | |
| | Note | | 2016 | | | 2017 | |
| | | | US$ | | | US$ | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Current assets: | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | | | | 3,610 | | | | 6,460 | |
Restricted cash | | | | | 1,153 | | | | 3,385 | |
Accounts receivable | | | | | 28,257 | | | | 32,773 | |
Accounts receivable from related parties | | (15) | | | 490 | | | | 955 | |
Receivable from Mobile Virtual Network Operator (“MVNO”) franchisees | | | | | 4,319 | | | | 4,438 | |
Inventories | | (4) | | | 12,682 | | | | 5,514 | |
Deferred cost of revenues | | | | | 969 | | | | 393 | |
Prepaid and other current assets | | (5) | | | 6,599 | | | | 11,105 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total current assets | | | | | 58,079 | | | | 65,023 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Non-current assets: | | | | | | | | | | |
Property and equipment, net | | (6) | | | 1,488 | | | | 1,357 | |
Intangible assets, net | | (7) | | | 15,498 | | | | 17,899 | |
Goodwill | | (8) | | | 693 | | | | 710 | |
Deferred tax asset | | (14) | | | 1,054 | | | | 1,079 | |
Deferred cost of revenues | | | | | 689 | | | | 1,294 | |
Other non-current assets | | | | | 529 | | | | 1,122 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total non-current assets | | | | | 19,951 | | | | 23,461 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | | | | 78,030 | | | | 88,484 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”))
| | | | As of December 31, | | | As of June 30, | |
| | Note | | 2016 | | | 2017 | |
| | | | US$ | | | US$ | |
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT | | | | | | | | |
Current liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable (including accounts payable of the Consolidated VIEs without recourse to the primary beneficiaries of US$4,598 and US$3,601 as of December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2017, respectively) | | | | | 22,691 | | | | 21,567 | |
Accrued expenses and other payables (including accrued expenses and other payables of the Consolidated VIEs without recourse to the primary beneficiaries of US$2,778 and US$3,175 as of December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2017, respectively) | | (10) | | | 7,634 | | | | 8,857 | |
Advances from customers | | | | | - | | | | 1,202 | |
Amount due to a related party | | (15) | | | - | | | | 510 | |
Deferred revenue (including deferred revenue of the Consolidated VIEs without recourse to the primary beneficiaries of US$9,134 and US$7,775 as of December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2017, respectively) | | | | | 11,995 | | | | 8,087 | |
Income tax payable | | | | | 847 | | | | 1,629 | |
Short-term bank borrowings (including short-term bank borrowings of the Consolidated VIEs without recourse to the primary beneficiaries of US$721 and US$738 as of December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2017, respectively) | | (9) | | | 6,306 | | | | 6,796 | |
Long-term bank borrowings – current portion | | (9) | | | 1,381 | | | | 2,917 | |
Deferred government grants | | (11) | | | 264 | | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total current liabilities | | | | | 51,118 | | | | 51,565 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”))
| | | | As of December 31, | | | As of June 30, | |
| | Note | | 2016 | | | 2017 | |
| | | | US$ | | | US$ | |
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT | | | | | | | | |
Non-current liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | |
Unrecognized tax benefits | | (14) | | | 1,755 | | | | 1,481 | |
Warrant liabilities | | (10) | | | 1,344 | | | | 1,505 | |
Deferred tax liabilities (including deferred tax liabilities of the Consolidated VIEs without recourse to the primary beneficiaries of US$1,539 and US$1,511 as of December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2017, respectively) | | (14) | | | 1,539 | | | | 1,511 | |
Deferred revenue | | | | | 2,428 | | | | 2,912 | |
Long-term bank borrowings | | (9) | | | 4,491 | | | | 4,764 | |
Deferred government grants | | (11) | | | 1,844 | | | | 1,888 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total non-current liabilities | | | | | 13,401 | | | | 14,061 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities | | | | | 64,519 | | | | 65,626 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Commitments and contingencies | | (19) | | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”))
| | | | As of December 31, | | | As of June 30, | |
| | Note | | 2016 | | | 2017 | |
| | | | US$ | | | US$ | |
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT | | | | | | | | |
Mezzanine equity: | | | | | | | | | | |
Series A convertible redeemable preferred shares (US$0.0001 par value; 39,900,000 shares authorized; 39,900,000 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2017, respectively) | | (17) | | | 11,970 | | | | 11,970 | |
Series B convertible redeemable preferred shares (US$0.0001 par value; 82,857,143 shares authorized; 82,857,143 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2017, respectively) | | (17) | | | 26,126 | | | | 26,126 | |
Series C convertible redeemable preferred shares (US$0.0001 par value; 50,909,089 shares authorized; 50,909,089 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2017, respectively) | | (17) | | | 21,069 | | | | 21,069 | |
Series D convertible redeemable preferred shares (US$0.0001 par value; 23,721,443 shares authorized; 23,721,443 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2017, respectively) | | (17) | | | 9,697 | | | | 9,697 | |
Series E convertible redeemable preferred shares (US$0.0001 par value; 13,275,162 shares authorized; nil and 13,275,162 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2017, respectively) | | (17) | | | - | | | | 3,490 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total mezzanine equity | | | | | 68,862 | | | | 72,352 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Shareholders’ deficit: | | | | | | | | | | |
Ordinary shares | | | | | 54 | | | | 54 | |
Series E-1 convertible preferred shares | | (17) | | | - | | | | 2,708 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | | | 1,124 | | | | 4,768 | |
Statutory reserve | | | | | 1,898 | | | | 1,898 | |
Accumulated deficit | | | | | (54,706 | ) | | | (56,220 | ) |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | | | | | (2,626 | ) | | | (1,760 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total BORQS International Holding Corp shareholder’s deficit | | | | | (54,256 | ) | | | (48,552 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Noncontrolling interest | | | | | (1,095 | ) | | | (942 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total shareholders’ deficit | | | | | (55,351 | ) | | | (49,494 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities, mezzanine equity, noncontrolling interest and shareholders’ deficit | | | | | 78,030 | | | | 88,484 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”))
| | | | Six Months ended June 30, | |
| | Note | | 2016 | | | 2017 | |
| | | | US$ | | | US$ | |
Net Revenues: | | | | | | | | | | |
Software | | | | | 7,625 | | | | 6,583 | |
Hardware | | | | | 25,509 | | | | 32,801 | |
MVNO | | | | | 16,043 | | | | 13,628 | |
Others | | | | | 1,414 | | | | 1,036 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total net revenues | | | | | 50,591 | | | | 54,048 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Software | | | | | (2,510 | ) | | | (2,598 | ) |
Hardware | | | | | (18,778 | ) | | | (29,246 | ) |
MVNO | | | | | (15,325 | ) | | | (9,820 | ) |
Others | | | | | (1,093 | ) | | | (488 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total cost of revenues | | | | | (37,706 | ) | | | (42,152 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total gross profit | | | | | 12,885 | | | | 11,896 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Operating expenses: | | | | | | | | | | |
Sales and marketing expenses | | | | | (2,972 | ) | | | (2,985 | ) |
General and administrative expenses | | | | | (3,943 | ) | | | (4,866 | ) |
Research and development expenses | | | | | (4,414 | ) | | | (2,820 | ) |
Changes in the fair value of warrant liabilities | | | | | - | | | | (161 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total operating expenses | | | | | (11,329 | ) | | | (10,832 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Other operating income | | | | | 910 | | | | 267 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Operating income | | | | | 2,466 | | | | 1,331 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Interest income | | | | | 47 | | | | 10 | |
Interest expense | | | | | (164 | ) | | | (1,143 | ) |
Other income | | | | | 61 | | | | 354 | |
Other expense | | | | | (58 | ) | | | (276 | ) |
Foreign exchange gain (loss) | | | | | 342 | | | | (333 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Profit (loss) before income taxes | | | | | 2,694 | | | | (57 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Income tax expense | | (14) | | | (1,276 | ) | | | (890 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Net income (loss) | | | | | 1,418 | | | | (947 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Less: net (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests | | | | | (660 | ) | | | 119 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Net income (loss) attributable to Borqs International Holding Corp | | | | | 2,078 | | | | (1,066 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Add: accretion to redemption value of convertible redeemable preferred shares | | | | | (597 | ) | | | (448 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders | | | | | 1,481 | | | | (1,514 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”))
| | Six Months ended June 30, | |
| | 2016 | | | 2017 | |
| | | US$ | | | | US$ | |
Net income (loss) | | | 1,418 | | | | (947 | ) |
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax of nil: | | | | | | | | |
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax of nil | | | (504 | ) | | | 866 | |
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax of nil | | | (504 | ) | | | 866 | |
Comprehensive income (loss) | | | 914 | | | | (81 | ) |
Less: comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest | | | (631 | ) | | | 153 | |
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the Borqs International Holding Corp | | | 1,545 | | | | (234 | ) |
Change in redemption value of convertible redeemable preferred shares | | | (597 | ) | | | (448 | ) |
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders | | | 948 | | | | (682 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”) except for number of shares)
| | Number of ordinary shares | | | Ordinary shares | | | Series E-1 convertible preferred shares | | | Additional paid-in capital | | | Accumulated statutory reserves | | | Accumulated other comprehensive loss | | | Accumulated deficit | | | Total shareholders’ deficit | | | Noncontrolling interest | | | Total deficit | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance as of January 1, 2017 | | | 54,050,000 | | | | 54 | | | | - | | | | 1,124 | | | | 1,898 | | | | (2,626 | ) | | | (54,706 | ) | | | (54,256 | ) | | | (1,095 | ) | | | (55,351 | ) |
Consolidated net (loss) income | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (1,066 | ) | | | (1,066 | ) | | | 119 | | | | (947 | ) |
Foreign exchange difference | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 866 | | | | - | | | | 866 | | | | 34 | | | | 900 | |
Issuance of series E-1 convertible preferred shares | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,708 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,708 | | | | - | | | | 2,708 | |
Beneficiary conversion feature of series E convertible redeemable preferred shares | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 3,258 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 3,258 | | | | - | | | | 3,258 | |
Accretion to redemption value of convertible redeemable preferred shares | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (448 | ) | | | (448 | ) | | | - | | | | (448 | ) |
Issuance of ordinary shares | | | 450,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 386 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 386 | | | | - | | | | 386 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance as of June 30, 2017 | | | 54,500,000 | | | | 54 | | | | 2,708 | | | | 4,768 | | | | 1,898 | | | | (1,760 | ) | | | (56,220 | ) | | | (48,552 | ) | | | (942 | ) | | | (49,494 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”))
| | Six Months ended June 30, | |
| | 2016 | | | 2017 | |
| | US$ | | | US$ | |
| | | | | | |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | |
Net income (loss) | | | 1,418 | | | | (947 | ) |
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities: | | | | | | | | |
Foreign exchange (gain) loss | | | (342 | ) | | | 333 | |
Depreciation of property and equipment | | | 603 | | | | 455 | |
Amortization of intangible assets | | | 1,144 | | | | 1,905 | |
Deferred income taxes benefits | | | (114 | ) | | | (53 | ) |
Interest expense | | | - | | | | 518 | |
Changes in the fair value of warrant liabilities | | | - | | | | 161 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, | | | | | | | | |
Restricted cash | | | (436 | ) | | | (2,232 | ) |
Accounts receivable | | | (8,696 | ) | | | (4,516 | ) |
Accounts receivable from related parties | | | 5,137 | | | | (465 | ) |
Receivable from MVNO franchisees | | | (1,511 | ) | | | (119 | ) |
Inventories | | | (3,836 | ) | | | 7,168 | |
Deferred cost of revenues | | | (546 | ) | | | (29 | ) |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | | 1,608 | | | | (5,031 | ) |
Accounts payable | | | 5,507 | | | | (1,124 | ) |
Accrued expenses and other payables | | | 178 | | | | 1,547 | |
Unrecognized tax benefits | | | 620 | | | | (274 | ) |
Advances from customers | | | - | | | | 1,202 | |
Amount due to related parties-current | | | - | | | | 510 | |
Deferred revenue | | | (257 | ) | | | (3,424 | ) |
Income tax payable | | | (111 | ) | | | 782 | |
Deferred government grants | | | (1,414 | ) | | | (220 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net cash used in operating activities | | | (1,048 | ) | | | (3,853 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”))
| | Six Months ended June 30, | |
| | 2016 | | | 2017 | |
| | US$ | | | US$ | |
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | |
Purchases of property and equipment | | | (77 | ) | | | (186 | ) |
Purchases of intangible assets | | | (2,552 | ) | | | (3,998 | ) |
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment | | | 4 | | | | - | |
Repayments of a loan to a third party | | | 224 | | | | 244 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net cash used in investing activities | | | (2,401 | ) | | | (3,940 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from issuance of ordinary shares | | | - | | | | 62 | |
Proceeds from issuance of Series E convertible redeemable preferred shares | | | - | | | | 9,000 | |
Proceeds from exercise of warrants for Series E-1 convertible preferred shares (“Series E-1 Warrants”) | | | - | | | | 8 | |
Payment of the issuance costs for Series E convertible redeemable preferred shares | | | - | | | | (312 | ) |
Repayments of short-term bank borrowings | | | 754 | | | | - | |
Proceeds from long-term bank borrowings | | | (286 | ) | | | 2,000 | |
Repayments of long-term bank borrowings | | | - | | | | (286 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net cash generated from financing activities | | | 468 | | | | 10,472 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | | | 158 | | | | 171 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents | | | (2,823 | ) | | | 2,850 | |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | | | 7,787 | | | | 3,610 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | | | 4,964 | | | | 6,460 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED
INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
BORQS International Holding Corp (the “Company”) was incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands on July 27, 2007. The Company and its consolidated subsidiaries, variable interest entities (the “VIE”) and the VIE’s subsidiaries (collectively referred to the “Group”) are principally engaged in the provision of commercial grade Android+ platform solutions, hardware product sales and MVNO services in the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”).
| (a) | As of June 30, 2017, the details of the Company’s major subsidiaries. Consolidated VIEs and the subsidiaries of the VIEs are as follows: |
| Entity | | Date of incorporation/ Acquisition | | Place of incorporation | | Percentage of direct or indirect ownership by the Company Direct | | | Principal activities |
| Subsidiaries: | | | | | | | | | | |
| BORQS Hong Kong Limited (“Borqs HK”)(1) | | July 19, 2007 | | Hong Kong | | | 100 | % | | Provision of software and service solutions and hardware products sales |
| BORQS Beijing Ltd. (“Borqs Beijing”)(1) | | September 4, 2007 | | PRC | | | 100 | % | | Provision of software and service solutions and hardware products sales |
| BORQS Software Solutions Private Limited (“Borqs India”)(1) | | July 17, 2009 | | India | | | 100 | % | | Provision of software and service solutions |
| VIE: | | | | | | | | | | |
| Beijing Big Cloud Network Technology Co., Ltd. (“Big Cloud Network”)(1) / (2) | | April 18, 2014 | | PRC | | | Nil | | | Holding company |
| Subsidiaries of the VIE: | | | | | | | | | | |
| Yuantel (Beijing) Investment Management Co., Ltd. (“Yuantel Investment”)(2) / (3) | | July 11, 2014 | | PRC | | | 79 | % | | Holding company |
| Yuantel (Beijing) Telecommunications Technology Co., Ltd. (“Yuantel Telecom”)(2) / (3) | | July 11, 2014 | | PRC | | | 75.05 | % | | Provision of MVNO and other services |
| (1) | Collectively, the “PRC Subsidiaries”. |
| (2) | Collectively, the “Consolidated VIEs”. |
| (3) | On July 11, 2014, the Company through Big Cloud Network acquired controlling interest in Yuantel Investment and its subsidiary. |
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED
INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
1. | ORGANIZATION (CONTINUED) |
| (b) | PRC laws and regulations prohibit foreign ownership in certain telecommunication related businesses. To comply with these foreign ownership restrictions, the Group conducts its businesses in the PRC through the VIE using contractual agreements (the “VIE Agreements”). |
The Group funds Big Cloud Network through loans to the two Big Cloud Network’s shareholders, (collectively the “Nominee Shareholders”). The effective control of Big Cloud Network is held by the Group, through a series of contractual agreements between Borqs Beijing and Big Cloud Network whereby Big Cloud Network became a consolidated VIE of the Group. Through the contractual agreements, the Group receives substantially all of the economic benefits of Big Cloud Network.
Big Cloud Network provides MVNO services in China through its 79% owned entity of Yuantel Investment which owns 95% of Yuantel Telecom; therefore Big Cloud Network effectively owns 75.05% of Yuantel Telecom which is the entity that operates the business and holds the MVNO license from the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
Consolidated VIEs contributed 35% and 27% of the Group's consolidated revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2017. As of December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2017, the Consolidated VIEs accounted for an aggregate of 24% and 24%, respectively, of the consolidated total assets, and 41% and 45%, respectively, of the consolidated total liabilities.
The Consolidated VIEs mainly operate the MVNO services. The VIE also holds the MVNO license, which is a revenue-producing asset recorded on the Group’s consolidated balance sheets. The Group expects increases in percentage of revenue generated from the Consolidated VIEs compared to the whole Group for the foreseeable future as the Group focuses on strengthening telecommunication platforms to strategically grow the Group’s MVNO business.
The Group believes that there are no assets held in the Consolidated VIEs that can be used only to settle obligations of the Consolidated VIEs, except for registered capital and the PRC statutory reserves. Relevant PRC laws and regulations restrict the Consolidated VIEs from transferring a portion of their net assets, equivalent to the balance of its statutory reserve and its share capital, to the Company in the form of loans and advances or cash dividends. Please refer to Note 16 for disclosure of restricted net assets. As the Consolidated VIEs are incorporated as limited liability companies under the PRC Company Law, creditors of the Consolidated VIEs do not have recourse to the general credit of the Company for any of the liabilities of the Consolidated VIEs. There were no pledges or collateralization of the Consolidated VIEs’ assets.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED
INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
1. | ORGANIZATION (CONTINUED) |
| (c) | VIE disclosures (Continued) |
The following tables represent the financial information of the Consolidated VIEs as of December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2017 and for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2017 before eliminating the intercompany balances and transactions between the Consolidated VIEs and other entities within the Group:
| | | As of December 31, | | | As of June 30, | |
| | | 2016 | | | 2017 | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| | | | | | | |
| ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
| Current assets: | | | | | | | | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | | | 414 | | | | 854 | |
| Restricted cash | | | 1,153 | | | | 3,385 | |
| Accounts receivable | | | 129 | | | | 1,022 | |
| Receivable from MVNO franchisees | | | 4,319 | | | | 4,438 | |
| Inventories | | | 67 | | | | 92 | |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | | 926 | | | | 509 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Total current assets | | | 7,008 | | | | 10,300 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Non-current assets: | | | | | | | | |
| Property and equipment, net | | | 987 | | | | 934 | |
| Intangible assets, net | | | 8,609 | | | | 8,357 | |
| Goodwill | | | 693 | | | | 710 | |
| Deferred tax asset | | | 1,054 | | | | 1,079 | |
| Other non-current assets | | | 58 | | | | 45 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Total non-current assets | | | 11,401 | | | | 11,125 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Total assets | | | 18,409 | | | | 21,425 | |
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED
INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
1. | ORGANIZATION (CONTINUED) |
| (c) | VIE disclosures (Continued) |
| | | As of December 31, | | | As of June 30, | |
| | | 2016 | | | 2017 | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| Current liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
| Accounts payable | | | 4,598 | | | | 3,601 | |
| Accrued expenses and other payables | | | 2,778 | | | | 3,175 | |
| Deferred revenue | | | 9,134 | | | | 7,775 | |
| Short-term bank borrowings | | | 721 | | | | 738 | |
| Intercompany payables | | | 7,923 | | | | 12,824 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Total current liabilities | | | 25,154 | | | | 28,113 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Non-current liabilities | | | | | | | | |
| Deferred tax liabilities | | | 1,539 | | | | 1,511 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Total non-current liabilities | | | 1,539 | | | | 1,511 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Total liabilities | | | 26,693 | | | | 29,624 | |
| | | Six Months Ended June 30, | |
| | | 2016 | | | 2017 | |
| | | | US$ | | | | US$ | |
| Net revenues | | | 17,457 | | | | 14,664 | |
| Net (loss) income | | | (3,089 | ) | | | 4 | |
| | | Six Months Ended June 30, | |
| | | 2016 | | | 2017 | |
| | | | US$ | | | | US$ | |
| Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities | | | (1,749 | ) | | | 457 | |
| Net cash used in investing activities | | | (21 | ) | | | (17 | ) |
| Net cash provided by financing activities | | | 754 | | | | - | |
| Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents | | | (1,016 | ) | | | 440 | |
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED
INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
2. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("US GAAP") and applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, regarding financial reporting, and include all normal and recurring adjustments that management of the Group considers necessary for a fair presentation of its financial position and operation results. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in conformity with US GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. Accordingly, these statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's consolidated financial statements as of and for the two years in the period ended December 31, 2016.
| (b) | Principles of consolidation |
The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Company, its subsidiaries and Consolidated VIEs, for which, the Company is the primary beneficiary. All significant inter-company transactions and balances between the Company, its subsidiaries and the Consolidated VIEs are eliminated upon consolidation. Results of acquired subsidiaries and its Consolidated VIEs are consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Company.
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Areas where management uses subjective judgment include, but are not limited to, estimating the useful lives of long-lived assets and intangible assets, assessing the initial valuation of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination and the subsequent impairment assessment of long-lived assets, intangible assets and goodwill, determining the provisions for accounts receivable and inventories, accounting for deferred income taxes and uncertain tax benefits, valuation for share-based compensation arrangements, warrants for Series D convertible redeemable preferred shares and convertible redeemable preferred shares. Changes in facts and circumstances may result in revised estimates. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and as such, differences may be material to the consolidated financial statements.
The functional currency of the Company and its non-PRC subsidiaries, excluding Borqs India, is the United States dollar. The functional currency of Borqs India is Rupee, whereas the functional currency of the Company’s PRC subsidiaries and its Consolidated VIEs is the Chinese Renminbi (“RMB”) as determined based on the criteria of ASC 830,Foreign Currency Matters. The Company uses the US$ as its reporting currency. Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are re-measured into the functional currency at the exchange rates prevailing on the transaction dates. Foreign currency denominated financial assets and liabilities are re-measured at the balance sheet date exchange rate. Exchange gains and losses are included in foreign exchange gains and losses in the consolidated statements of operations.
Assets and liabilities of the Company’s PRC subsidiaries are translated into US$ at fiscal year-end exchange rates. Equity amounts are translated at historical exchange rates. Income and expense items are translated at average exchange rates prevailing during the fiscal year. Translation adjustments arising from translation of foreign currency financial statements are reported as cumulative translation adjustments and are shown as a separate component of other comprehensive loss in the consolidated statements of comprehensive loss.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED
INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
2. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) |
As of December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2017, the Group evaluated and wrote off the doubtful accounts as they were determined to be uncollectible. Thus, there was no allowance for doubtful accounts outstanding.
The Group is mainly engaged in the business of providing 1) Android+ platform solutions and services, 2) hardware product sales, and 3) MVNO services. The Group recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the sales price is fixed and determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured.
| 1. | Android+ platform solutions and services |
Android+ platform solutions
The Group provides customized Android+ software platform solutions that are developed to maximize the commercial grade quality or performance of open source Android+ software for integration with particular chipsets. The Group also provides customized Android+ service platform solutions that are end to end software developed for mobile operators to allow data synchronization between their platform and mobile devices. The Group charges its customers, mainly including mobile device manufacturers and mobile operators, fixed fees for project-based software contracts, as well as per chip or per mobile device royalty fees.
The project-based software contracts are generally considered multiple element arrangements as they consist of perpetual software licenses, software development services such as customization, modification, implementation and integration, and post-contract customer support (“PCS”) where customers have the right to receive bug fixes, telephone support and unspecified upgrades on a when-and-if available basis. Pursuant to ASC 985-605,Revenue Recognition: Software (“ASC 985-605”) given the project-based software contracts require significant customization that are generally completed within one year from the contract dates, the Group accounts for the entire software contracts in conformity with the relevant guidance in ASC 605-35,Revenue Recognition: Contract Accounting, applying the completed contract method.
As the Group was unable to establish vendor specific objective evidence of the fair value of PCS and PCS is the only undelivered element upon completion of software projects, the entire software project fixed fees are recognized ratably over the PCS service period. PCS service periods are generally 12 months, with ranges from Six Months to three years, and commences upon completion of customer acceptance of the completed software projects. Costs incurred to complete the software projects are deferred to match revenue recognition.
Where the Group is entitled to receive on going usage based royalties determined based on the chip or mobile device sales. The usage-based royalties are recognized according to the customers’ usage reports generally on a quarterly basis.
Service contracts
The Group provides research and development services to certain customers for their mobile-computing related development projects where fees are charged on a time and material basis and the Group is not responsible for the outcome of such development projects. The revenue is recognized proportionately as the services are delivered and is included as software revenue on the consolidated statement of operations.
The Group provides total solutions on original design manufacturer (“ODM”) basis to customers of mobile devices. Revenue is recognized when sale of each final hardware product to the customers are delivered. Warranty is provided to all customers, which is not considered an additional service; rather, an integral part of the product sales. ASC 450,Contingencies, specifically addresses the accounting for standard warranties. The Group believes that accounting for its standard warranty pursuant to ASC 450 does not impact revenue recognition because the cost of honoring the warranty can be reliably estimated. The Group has determined the likelihood of claims arising from warranties to be remote based on strong quality control procedures in the production process and historical experience with regard to claims being made by customers. The basis for the warranty accrual will be reviewed periodically based on actual experience. The Group does not sell extended warranty coverage.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED
INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
2. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) |
| (f) | Revenue recognition (Continued) |
On July 11, 2014, the Group, through the VIE, acquired and obtained control of Yuantel Investment, which mainly operates the MVNO business. The license to operate such MVNO business is issued by the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the core mobile network is provided by the PRC government owned China Unicom. Yuantel Investment receives wholesale rates for mobile voice and data services from China Unicom and repackages the voice and data services into competitive bundles for Chinese consumers.
In accordance with ASC 605-45,Revenue Recognition; Principal agent consideration,the Group is the principal in providing the bundled voice and data services to Chinese consumers, thus revenue is recognized on a gross basis. As sales of bundled services are mostly pre-paid by the consumers, cash received in advance of voice and data consumption are recognized as deferred revenue. Revenue is recognized when the services are actually used. Pre-paid bundled services do not expire.
Sales of the bundles are mostly made through agents and franchisees. Bundled services sold to agents are discounted and not refundable to the Group. The Group accounts for such discounts as reductions of revenue in accordance with ASC 605-50 (“ASC 605-50”)Customer Payments and Incentives.
The Group enters into profit sharing arrangements with franchisees under which bundled services may be returned to the Group if not sold to the consumers. The franchisees receive certain percentages of profits made by the Group on the sales of the bundled services as they are used by the consumers. The Group accounts for profit sharing with franchisees as selling expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. Pursuant to the Company’s policy, the amount of discounts that may be provided by the franchisees to consumers is capped at 5%, based on which, the Group recognized the maximum amount of discounts that may be provided by the franchisees as reductions of revenue in accordance with ASC 605-50.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED
INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to significant concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts receivable from related parties and receivable from MVNO franchisees. As of December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2017, the aggregate amount of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash of US$2,563 and US$6,360, respectively, were held at major financial institutions located in the PRC, and US$2,200 and US$3,485, respectively, were deposited with major financial institutions located outside the PRC. Management believes that these financial institutions are of high credit quality and continually monitors the credit worthiness of these financial institutions. Historically, deposits in Chinese banks are secure due to the state policy on protecting depositors’ interests. However, China promulgated a new Bankruptcy Law in August 2006 that came into effect on June 1, 2007, which contains a separate article expressly stating that the State Council may promulgate implementation measures for the bankruptcy of Chinese banks based on the Bankruptcy Law. Under the new Bankruptcy Law, a Chinese bank may go into bankruptcy. In addition, since China’s concession to the World Trade Organization, foreign banks have been gradually permitted to operate in China and have been significant competitors against Chinese banks in many aspects, especially since the opening of the Renminbi business to foreign banks in late 2006. Therefore, the risk of bankruptcy of those Chinese banks in which the Company has deposits has increased. In the event of bankruptcy of one of the banks which holds the Company’s deposits, it is unlikely to claim its deposits back in full since it is unlikely to be classified as a secured creditor based on PRC laws.
Accounts receivable, accounts receivable from related parties and receivable from MVNO franchisees are typically unsecured, and are derived from revenues earned from customers. The risk is mitigated by credit evaluations the Group performs on its ongoing credit evaluations of its customers’ financial conditions and ongoing monitoring process of outstanding balances. The Group maintains reserves for estimated credit losses and these losses have generally been within expectations.
| (b) | Business supplier, customer, and economic risk |
The Group participates in a dynamic and competitive high technology industry and believes that changes in any of the following areas could have a material adverse effect on the Group’s future financial position, results of operations or cash flows: changes in the overall demand for services; competitive pressures due to new entrants; advances and new trends in new technology; control of telecommunication infrastructures by local regulators and industry standards; strategic relationships or customer relationships; regulatory considerations; and risks associated with the Group’s ability to attract and retain employees necessary to support its growth.
(i) Business supplier risk – The Group’s MVNO operations are dependent upon telecommunication resources provided by China Unicom. There is no guarantee that the supply of telecommunication resources provided by China Unicom will be renewed annually. Further, there is no guarantee around the continuance of the MVNO license granted by the PRC Ministry of Industry and Information Technology which may be amended or discontinued in light of changes to political, economic and social reforms.
(ii) Customer risk – The success of the Group’s business going forward will rely in part on Group’s ability to continue to obtain and expand business from existing customers while also attracting new customers. The Group has a diversified base of customers covering its services and the revenue from the largest single customer accounted for 1% and 31% of the Group’s total net revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2017, respectively, and the accounts receivable from the largest single customer A accounted for 25% and from the largest single customer B 17% of the Group’s total accounts receivable and accounts receivable from related parties as of December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2017, respectively.
(iii) Economic risk – The Group’s operations could be adversely affected by significant political, economic and social uncertainties in the PRC. Although the PRC government has been pursuing economic reform policies for more than 20 years, no assurance can be given that the PRC government will continue to pursue such policies or that such policies may not be significantly altered, especially in the event of a change in leadership, social or political disruption or unforeseen circumstances affecting the PRC political, economic and social conditions. There is also no guarantee that the PRC government’s pursuit of economic reforms will be consistent or effective.
| (c) | Foreign currency exchange rate risk |
From July 21, 2005, the RMB is permitted to fluctuate within a narrow and managed band against a basket of certain foreign currencies. The depreciation and appreciation of the US$ against RMB was approximately (2.1%) and 2.3% in the six month periods ended June 30, 2016 and 2017, respectively. The appreciation of the US$ against Rupee was approximately 3.0% and 4.7% in the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2017, respectively.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED
INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
Inventories consisted of the following as of December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2017:
| | | As of December 31, | | | As of June 30, | |
| | | 2016 | | | 2017 | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Raw materials | | | 5,406 | | | | 5,638 | |
| Goods in transit | | | 7,164 | | | | 220 | |
| Work in process | | | 1,023 | | | | 327 | |
| Finished goods | | | 127 | | | | 281 | |
| | | | 13,720 | | | | 6,466 | |
| Less: Provision | | | (1,038 | ) | | | (952 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Inventories, net | | | 12,682 | | | | 5,514 | |
| 5. | PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets consist of the following:
| | | As of December 31, | | | As of June 30, | |
| | | 2016 | | | 2017 | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Staff advances | | | 293 | | | | 391 | |
| Advances to OEM | | | 3,739 | | | | 5,707 | |
| Rental and other deposits | | | 1,048 | | | | 828 | |
| VAT recoverable | | | 963 | | | | 3,134 | |
| Loan to a third party | | | 519 | | | | 1,042 | |
| Others | | | 37 | | | | 3 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | | | 6,599 | | | | 11,105 | |
| 6. | PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET |
Property and equipment consist of the following:
| | | As of December 31, | | | As of June 30, | |
| | | 2016 | | | 2017 | |
| | | | US$ | | | | US$ | |
| At cost: | | | | | | | | |
| Leasehold improvements | | | 837 | | | | 900 | |
| Computer and network equipment | | | 5,801 | | | | 5,997 | |
| Office equipment | | | 763 | | | | 844 | |
| Motor vehicles | | | 220 | | | | 229 | |
| | | | 7,621 | | | | 7,970 | |
| Less: accumulated depreciation | | | (6,133 | ) | | | (6,613 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | | | 1,488 | | | | 1,357 | |
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED
INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
| 6. | PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET (CONTINUED) |
Depreciation expense was US$603 and US$455 for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2017, respectively, and were included in the following captions:
| | | Six Months ended June 30, | |
| | | 2016 | | | 2017 | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Cost of revenues | | | 237 | | | | 156 | |
| Sales and marketing expenses | | | 16 | | | | 14 | |
| General and administrative expenses | | | 120 | | | | 117 | |
| Research and development expenses | | | 230 | | | | 168 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | | | 603 | | | | 455 | |
The following table presents the Group’s intangible assets as of the respective balance sheet dates:
| | | Software | | | Capitalized software development costs | | | MVNO license | | | Total | |
| | | | US$ | | | | US$ | | | | US$ | | | | US$ | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Balance as of January 1, 2016 | | | 2,337 | | | | 3,266 | | | | 7,659 | | | | 13,262 | |
| Additions | | | 260 | | | | 2,292 | | | | - | | | | 2,552 | |
| Amortization expense | | | (163 | ) | | | (540 | ) | | | (441 | ) | | | (1,144 | ) |
| Foreign currency translation difference | | | (49 | ) | | | (68 | ) | | | (158 | ) | | | (275 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Balance as of June 30, 2016 | | | 2,385 | | | | 4,950 | | | | 7,060 | | | | 14,395 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Balance as of January 1, 2017 | | | 2,294 | | | | 6,874 | | | | 6,330 | | | | 15,498 | |
| Additions | | | 74 | | | | 3,924 | | | | - | | | | 3,998 | |
| Amortization expense | | | (117 | ) | | | (1,356 | ) | | | (432 | ) | | | (1,905 | ) |
| Foreign currency translation difference | | | 54 | | | | 102 | | | | 152 | | | | 308 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Balance as of June 30, 2017 | | | 2,305 | | | | 9,544 | | | | 6,050 | | | | 17,899 | |
The intangible assets are amortized using the straight-line method, which is the Company’s best estimate of how these assets will be economically consumed over their respective estimated useful lives of 3-10 years.
Amortization expenses were approximately US$1,144 and US$1,905 for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2017, respectively.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED
INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill were as follows:
| | | As of December 31, | | | As of June 30, | |
| | | 2016 | | | 2017 | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Balance at the beginning of the period | | | 741 | | | | 693 | |
| Foreign currency translation difference | | | (48 | ) | | | 17 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Balance at the end of the period | | | 693 | | | | 710 | |
No impairment charge was recorded in any of the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2017.
Bank borrowings are as follows as of the respective balance sheet dates:
| | | As of December 31, | | | As of June 30, | |
| | | 2016 | | | 2017 | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Short-term bank borrowings | | | 6,306 | | | | 6,796 | |
| Long-term bank borrowings, current portion | | | 1,381 | | | | 2,917 | |
| | | | 7,687 | | | | 9,713 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Long-term bank borrowings, non-current portion | | | 4,491 | | | | 4,764 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Total bank borrowings | | | 12,178 | | | | 14,477 | |
The short-term bank borrowings outstanding as of December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2017 bore a weighted average interest rate of 6.89% and 7.09% per annum, respectively, and were denominated in RMB & US$. These borrowings were obtained from financial institutions and have terms of six months to one year. The long-term bank borrowings (including current portion) outstanding as of June 30, 2017 bore a weighted average interest rate of 7.98%, and were denominated in US$. These loans were obtained from financial institutions located in the PRC and Hong Kong, and have terms of 2 to 3 years.
Bank borrowings as of June 30, 2017 were pledged by accounts receivable amounted to US$24,904.
In August 2016, the Company issued 2,515,123 and 1,900,800 warrants (“2016 Warrants”) to two banks in connection with a short term loan facility of $2,000,000 and a long term loan facility of $6,000,000 respectively, for working capital purpose. The 2016 Warrants entitle the banks to subscribe for Series D convertible redeemable preferred shares at the exercise price of $0.5059. The 2016 Warrants shall lapse and expire after 5 and 7 years from their issuance dates, respectively.
As the 2016 Warrants were granted to the banks for loan facilities, their fair value on the issuance date were recognized as deferred borrowing costs presented as deductions of the carrying value of the term loans. The deferred borrowing costs are recognized over the life of the term loans as financing cost, using the effective interest rate method. As the 2016 Warrants are convertible into Series D convertible redeemable preferred shares classified as mezzanine equity, the 2016 Warrants are financial liabilities in accordance with ASC 480, Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity that are re-measured at the end of each reporting period with an adjustment for fair value through earnings.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED
INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
| 10. | ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER PAYABLES |
The components of accrued expenses and other payables are as follows:
| | | As of December 31, | | | As of June 30, | |
| | | 2016 | | | 2017 | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Payroll and welfare payable | | | 3,235 | | | | 2,665 | |
| Accrued liability | | | 50 | | | | 381 | |
| VAT and other taxes payable | | | 831 | | | | 1,044 | |
| Payables for office supply and utility | | | 743 | | | | 832 | |
| Payables for purchase of property and equipment | | | 432 | | | | 443 | |
| Professional service fees | | | - | | | | 690 | |
| Deposits from agents | | | 2,315 | | | | 2,769 | |
| Others | | | 28 | | | | 33 | |
| | | | 7,634 | | | | 8,857 | |
| 11. | DEFERRED GOVERNMENT GRANTS |
The government grants received are required to be used in construction of property and equipment. These grants are initially deferred and subsequently recognized in the statement of operations when the Company has complied with the conditions or performance obligations attached to the related government grants, if any, and the grants are no longer refundable. Grants that subsidize the construction cost of property and equipment are amortized over the life of the related assets as other operating income.
| | | Six Months ended June 30, | |
| | | 2016 | | | 2017 | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Balance at beginning of the period | | | 4,014 | | | | 2,108 | |
| Additions | | | - | | | | - | |
| Recognized as other operating income | | | (896 | ) | | | (271 | ) |
| Foreign currency translation difference | | | (83 | ) | | | 51 | |
| Balance at end of the period | | | 3,035 | | | | 1,888 | |
12. | MAINLAND CHINA EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION PLAN |
As stipulated by the regulations of the PRC, full-time employees of the Company in the PRC participate in a government-mandated multiemployer defined contribution plan organized by municipal and provincial governments. Under the plan, certain pension benefits, medical care, unemployment insurance, employee housing fund and other welfare benefits are provided to employees. The Company is required to make contributions to the plan based on certain percentages of employees’ salaries. The total expenses for the plan were US$1,573 and US$1,139 respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2017.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED
INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
| 13. | SHARE BASED COMPENSATION |
Share-based awards under the 2007 Plan
During the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2017, the Company granted 200,000 and 7,800,000 shares of options, respectively, to purchase ordinary shares to employees, officers, and directors with the exercise price of $0.459 and 0.678 per share, respectively. The terms of the options shall not exceed ten years from the date of grant. Options will vest according to schedules stipulated in the award agreements, provided the optionee continues to be a service provider to the Company. In addition, the options contain a performance condition whereby vesting will commence upon the earlier to occur of an initial public offering or a change in control as defined in the 2007 Plan, provided there is continued employment of the optionees on such date.
The following table summarizes the Company’s option activities under the 2007 Plan:
| | | Number of options | | | Weighted average exercise price | | | Weighted average remaining contractual term | | | Aggregate intrinsic value | |
| | | | | | (US$) | | | (Years) | | | (US$) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Outstanding, January 1, 2016 | | | 32,037,240 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 4.97 | | | | 308 | |
| Granted | | | 200,000 | | | | 0.47 | | | | | | | | | |
| Forfeited | | | (524,350 | ) | | | 0.40 | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Outstanding, June 30, 2016 | | | 31,712,890 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 4.77 | | | | 308 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Vested and expected to vest at June 30, 2016 | | | 31,712,890 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 4.77 | | | | 308 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Outstanding, January 1, 2017 | | | 27,456,943 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 5.26 | | | | 308 | |
| Granted | | | 7,800,000 | | | | 0.68 | | | | | | | | | |
| Forfeited | | | (458,904 | ) | | | 0.45 | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Outstanding, June 30, 2017 | | | 34,798,039 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 5.71 | | | | 308 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Vested and expected to vest at June 30, 2017 | | | 34,798,039 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 5.71 | | | | 308 | |
As of June 30, 2017, no options were vested and exercisable given the performance condition in place described above. Historically, compensation cost related to performance options that only vest upon the consummation of an initial public offering or change in control event was recognized when the offering or change in control event was consummated. Accordingly, the Group has not recognized any compensation cost to date.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED
INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
| 13. | SHARE BASED COMPENSATION (CONTINUED) |
The aggregate intrinsic value is calculated as the difference between the exercise price of the underlying awards and the fair value of the underlying stock at each reporting date, for those awards that have an exercise price below the estimated fair value of the Company’s shares.
As of December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2017, the Company had options outstanding to purchase an aggregate of 5,500,000 shares and 5,500,000 shares with an exercise price below the fair value of the Company’s shares, resulting in an aggregate intrinsic value of US$308, respectively.
The Company calculated the estimated fair value of the options on the respective grant dates using the binomial-lattice option valuation model with the following assumptions for each applicable period which takes into account variables such as volatility, dividend yield, and risk-free interest rate, contractual term of the option, the probability that the option will be exercised prior to the end of its contractual life, and the probability of termination or retirement of the option holder in computing the value of the option:
| | | June 30, 2016 | | | June 30, 2017 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Risk-free interest rates | | | 1.95%-2.28 | % | | | 2.41 | % |
| Expected life (years) | | | 10 years | | | | 10 years | |
| Expected volatility | | | 40%-45 | % | | | 45 | % |
| Expected dividend yield | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | % |
| Exercise multiple | | | 2.20 | | | | 2.20 | |
| Post-vesting forfeit rate | | | 10 | % | | | 10 | % |
| Fair value of underlying ordinary shares | | | $0.158- $0.231 | | | | $0.720 | |
| Fair value of share option | | | $0.026- $0.096 | | | | $0.298- $0.425 | |
Ordinary shares issued in 2017
On March 17, the Company issued 450,000 ordinary shares to certain employees and a non employee for a total proceeds of US$62. The fair value of the ordinary shares in excess of the proceeds received by the Company was immediately recognized as compensation expense.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED
INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
Profit (loss) before income taxes consists of:
| | | Six Months ended June 30, | |
| | | 2016 | | | 2017 | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Non-PRC | | | 4,053 | | | | 1,384 | |
| PRC | | | (1,359 | ) | | | (1,441 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | | | 2,694 | | | | (57 | ) |
Income tax expense comprises of:
| | | Six Months ended June 30, | |
| | | 2016 | | | 2017 | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Current | | | (1,184 | ) | | | (943 | ) |
| Deferred | | | (92 | ) | | | 53 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | | | (1,276 | ) | | | (890 | ) |
The reconciliation of tax computed by applying the statutory income tax rate of 25% for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2017 applicable to the PRC operations to income tax expense is as follows:
| | | Six Months ended June 30, | |
| | | 2016 | | | 2017 | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Profit before income taxes | | | 2,694 | | | | (57 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Income tax expense (benefit) computed at the statutory income tax rate at 25% | | | (674 | ) | | | 14 | |
| Non-deductible expenses | | | (42 | ) | | | (304 | ) |
| Non-taxable income | | | 126 | | | | 67 | |
| Preferential rate | | | 74 | | | | (102 | ) |
| Current and deferred tax rate differences | | | 321 | | | | (120 | ) |
| Foreign rate differences | | | (7 | ) | | | (266 | ) |
| Change in valuation allowance | | | (1,087 | ) | | | (116 | ) |
| Deferred tax | | | 18 | | | | - | |
| Interest expense | | | (5 | ) | | | (63 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Income tax expense | | | (1,276 | ) | | | (890 | ) |
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED
INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
Deferred Tax
The significant components of deferred taxes are as follows:
| | | As of December 31, | | | As of June 30, | |
| | | 2016 | | | 2017 | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| Deferred tax assets | | | | | | |
| Inventory provision | | | 156 | | | | 143 | |
| Accrued salary and welfare | | | 274 | | | | 176 | |
| Property and equipment | | | 20 | | | | 13 | |
| Tax losses | | | 13,279 | | | | 13,538 | |
| Valuation allowance | | | (12,675 | ) | | | (12,791 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Total deferred tax assets | | | 1,054 | | | | 1,079 | |
| Deferred tax liabilities | | | | | | |
| Intangible assets | | | 1,539 | | | | 1,511 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Total deferred tax liabilities | | | 1,539 | | | | 1,511 | |
As of June 30, 2017, the Company had net tax operating losses from its PRC subsidiaries and its Consolidated VIEs, as per filed tax returns, of US$37,663, which will expire from 2017 to 2022. The Company has net tax operating loss from its HK subsidiary of US$21,719, which will not expire.
As of June 30, 2017, the Company intends to permanently reinvest the undistributed earnings from its foreign subsidiaries and the Consolidated VIEs to fund future operations. The amount of unrecognized deferred tax liabilities for temporary differences related to investments in foreign subsidiaries and the Consolidated VIEs is not determined because such a determination is not practicable.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED
INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
As of June 30, 2016 and 2017, the Company recorded an unrecognized tax benefits of US$2,522 and US$3,870, respectively, of which, US$1,221 and US$2,424, respectively, are presented on a net basis against the deferred tax assets related to tax loss carry forwards on the consolidated balance sheets. The unrecognized tax benefits and its related interest are primarily related to under-reported intercompany profit. The amount of unrecognized tax benefits will change in the next 12 months, pending clarification of current tax law or audit by the tax authorities, however, an estimate of the range of the possible change cannot be made at this time. As of June 30, 2016 and 2017, unrecognized tax benefits of US$1,301 and US$1,577, if ultimately recognized, will impact the effective tax rate.
A roll-forward of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
| | | Six Months ended June 30, | |
| | | 2016 | | | 2017 | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| | | | | | | |
| Balance at beginning of the period | | | 2,177 | | | | 4,053 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Reversal based on tax positions related to prior years | | | - | | | | (353 | ) |
| Additions based on tax positions related to the current year | | | 345 | | | | 170 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Balance at end of the period | | | 2,522 | | | | 3,870 | |
In the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2017, the Company recorded interest expense accrued in relation to the unrecognized tax benefit of US$5 and US$63 in income tax expense, respectively. Accumulated interest expense recorded by the Company was US$10 and US$151 as of June 30, 2016 and 2017, respectively. As of June 30, 2017, the tax years ended December 31, 2012 through 2017 for the PRC subsidiaries and the VIE remain open for statutory examination by the PRC tax authorities.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED
INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
15. | RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS |
| Names of related parties | | Relationship with the Company |
| Intel Capital Corporation (“Intel”) and its affiliates | | Intel is a holder of Series C and Series D convertible redeemable preferred shares |
| Qualcomm Global Trading PTE. Ltd (“Qualcomm”)and its affiliates | | Qualcomm is a holder of Series E convertible redeemable preferred shares and Series E-1 convertible preferred shares |
| (b) | Other than disclosed elsewhere, the Company had the following significant related party transactions for the six months periods ended June 30, 2016 and 2017: |
| | | Six Months ended June 30, | |
| | | 2016 | | | 2017 | |
| | | US$ | | | US$ | |
| Services provided to: | | | | | | | | |
| Intel Corporation | | | 271 | | | | - | |
| Intel Asia-Pacific Research and Development Ltd | | | 94 | | | | 65 | |
| Intel (China) Co., Ltd. | | | 9 | | | | 9 | |
| Intel (China) Research Center Co., Ltd | | | 58 | | | | 8 | |
| Qualcomm India Private Limited | | | * | | | | 3,967 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Hardware sold to : | | | | | | | | |
| Qualcomm India Private Ltd | | | * | | | | 12 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Purchased from: | | | | | | | | |
| Qualcomm Incorporated | | | * | | | | 398 | |
| Qualcomm CDMA Technologies Asia Pacific PTE. Ltd | | | * | | | | 1,732 | |
| Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | | | * | | | | 75 | |
| (c) | The Company had the following related party balances as of December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2017: |
| | | As of December 31, | | | As of June 30, | |
| | | 2016 | | | 2017 | |
| | | | US$ | | | | US$ | |
| Amounts due from related parties: | | | | | | | | |
| Current: | | | | | | | | |
| Intel Corporation | | | 481 | | | | - | |
| Intel Asia-Pacific Research and Development Ltd | | | 9 | | | | - | |
| Qualcomm India Private Ltd | | | * | | | | 955 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Amounts due to related parties: | | | | | | | | |
| Current: | | | | | | | | |
| Qualcomm Incorporated | | | * | | | | 144 | |
| Qualcomm CDMA Technologies Asia Pacific PTE. Ltd | | | * | | | | 366 | |
All balances outstanding with the related parties as of December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2017 were unsecured, interest-free and have no fixed terms of repayment.
* Qualcomm became a related party of the Group beginning in February 2017 upon its purchase of the Series E convertible redeemable preferred shares and the related Series E-1 Warrants.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED
INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
The Company’s ability to pay dividends is primarily dependent on the Company receiving distributions of funds from its subsidiaries. Relevant PRC statutory laws and regulations permit payments of dividends by the Company’s PRC subsidiaries only out of their retained earnings, if any, as determined in accordance with PRC accounting standards and regulations. The results of operations reflected in the consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP differ from those reflected in the statutory financial statements of the Company’s PRC subsidiaries.
In accordance with the PRC Regulations on Enterprises with Foreign Investment and the articles of association of the Company’s PRC subsidiaries, a foreign-invested enterprise established in the PRC is required to provide certain statutory reserves, namely general reserve fund, the enterprise expansion fund and staff welfare and bonus fund which are appropriated from net profit as reported in the enterprise’s PRC statutory accounts. A foreign-invested enterprise is required to allocate at least 10% of its annual after-tax profit to the general reserve until such reserve has reached 50% of its respective registered capital based on the enterprise’s PRC statutory accounts. Appropriations to the enterprise expansion fund and staff welfare and bonus fund are at the discretion of the board of directors for all foreign-invested enterprises. The aforementioned reserves can only be used for specific purposes and are not distributable as cash dividends. Borqs Beijing was established as foreign-invested enterprise and, therefore, is subject to the above mandated restrictions on distributable profits. As of December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2017, the Company’s PRC subsidiaries had appropriated US$1,898, respectively, in its statutory reserves.
As a result of these PRC laws and regulations subject to the limit discussed above that require annual appropriations of 10% of after-tax income to be set aside, prior to payment of dividends as general reserve fund, the Company’s PRC subsidiaries are restricted in their ability to transfer a portion of their net assets to the Company. Amounts restricted include paid-in capital and statutory reserve funds of the Company’s PRC subsidiaries and the equity of the Consolidated VIEs, as determined pursuant to PRC generally accepted accounting principles, totaling an aggregate of US$83,762 as of June 30, 2017.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED
INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
On February 8, 2017 and March 2, 2017, the Group closed the issuances of an aggregate of 10,325,126 and 2,950,036 series E redeemable convertible preferred shares (the “Series E Preferred Shares”), respectively, for a purchase price of $0.678 per share. Concurrently, Series E-1 Warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 7,094,164 Series E-1 convertible preferred shares (the “Series E-1 Preferred Shares”) were issued and immediately exercised, at $0.001 per share. The total cash proceeds received was US$9,008, net of issuance costs of US$312. Net proceeds were allocated to the Series E Preferred Shares and Series E-1 Preferred Shares based on their relative fair value on closing dates.
Series E-1 Preferred Shares shall vote with Series E Preferred Shares as a single class. Series E-1 Preferred Shares do not have any redemption rights nor any other rights preferential to the ordinary shares
At the respective closing date of the Series E Preferred Shares, beneficiary conversion feature was identified and recorded as a reduction of Series E Preferred Shares with an offsetting credit to additional paid-in capital.
Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D and Series E redeemable convertible preferred shares (collectively, the “Convertible Redeemable Preferred Shares”) were accreted to redemption value based on the terms stipulated in the Memorandum of Association (“MOA”). Changes in the redemption value are recorded against retained earnings.
The following is the roll-forward of the carrying amounts of Convertible Redeemable Preferred Shares for the six months ended June 30, 2017:
| | | Six Months ended June 30, | |
| | | US$ | |
| | | | | |
| Balance as of January 1, 2017 | | | 68,862 | |
| Issuance of Series E Preferred Shares | | | 6,300 | |
| Beneficiary conversion feature | | | (3,258 | ) |
| Change in redemption value | | | 448 | |
| | | | | |
| Balance as of June 30, 2017 | | | 72,352 | |
| | | | | |
| 18. | FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT |
The Company applies ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. ASC 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. ASC 820 requires disclosures to be provided on fair value measurement.
ASC 820 establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:
Level 1— Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
Level 2— Include other inputs that are directly or indirectly observable in the marketplace.
Level 3— Unobservable inputs which are supported by little or no market activity.
ASC 820 describes three main approaches to measuring the fair value of assets and liabilities: (1) market approach; (2) income approach; and (3) cost approach. The market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated from market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities. The income approach uses valuation techniques to convert future amounts to a single present value amount. The measurement is based on the value indicated by current market expectations about those future amounts. The cost approach is based on the amount that would currently be required to replace an asset.
2016 Warrants are classified within Level 3. We estimated the fair value of these warrants as of December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2017 using the binomial-lattice option valuation model, based on the remaining contractual term of the warrants, risk-free interest rates and expected volatility of the price of the underlying Series D Convertible Redeemable Preferred Shares. The assumptions used, including the market value of the underlying Series D Preferred Shares and the expected volatility, were subjective unobservable inputs.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED
INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
| 18. | FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT (CONTINUED) |
Liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below:
| | | Fair value measurement using: | | | | |
| | | Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1) | | | Significant other observable inputs (Level 2) | | | Unobservable inputs (Level 3) | | | Fair value at June 30, 2017 | |
| | | | US$ | | | | US$ | | | | US$ | | | | US$ | |
| Warrant liabilities | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,505 | | | | 1,505 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Liabilities | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,505 | | | | 1,505 | |
| | | Warrant liabilities | |
| | | | US$ | |
| Fair value at January 1, 2017 | | | 1,344 | |
| Changes in the fair value | | | 161 | |
| Fair value at June 30, 2017 | | | 1,505 | |
| 19. | COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES |
Operating lease commitments
The Company leases buildings in the PRC, and India under non-cancelable operating leases expiring on different dates. For the six months ended June 2016 and 2017, total rental expenses for all operating leases amounted to US$740 and US$728, respectively.
As of June 30, 2017, the Company has future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases with initial terms in excess of one year in relation to office buildings consisting of the following:
| | | US$ | |
| | | | |
| 2017 | | | 1,228 | |
| 2018 | | | 354 | |
| 2019 | | | 345 | |
| 2020 and thereafter | | | - | |
| | | | | |
| | | | 1,927 | |
Payments under operating leases are expensed on a straight-line basis over the periods of their respective leases.
Income Taxes
As of June 30, 2017, the Group has recognized an accrual of US$1,481 for unrecognized tax benefits and its interest (Note 14). The final outcome of the tax uncertainty is dependent upon various matters including tax examinations, interpretation of tax laws or expiration of statutes of limitation. However, due to the uncertainties associated with the status of examinations, including the protocols of finalizing audits by the relevant tax authorities, there is a high degree of uncertainty regarding the future cash outflows associated with these tax uncertainties. As of June 30, 2017 the Group classified the accrual for unrecognized tax benefits as a non-current liability.
BORQS INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED
INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands of US dollars (“US$”), unless otherwise stated)
Merger of PAAC Subsidiary Limited
On December 27, 2016 and as amended on May 10, 2017, the Company entered into an agreement with Borqs Technologies, Inc. (formerly known as “Pacific Special Acquisition Corp.”) (“Borqs Technologies”) to effect an acquisition whereby Borqs Technologies will merge with the Company (the “Merger”). The Merger was consummated on August 18, 2017.
As consideration for the Merger, Borqs Technologies issued to the Company’s shareholders 25,913,950 of ordinary shares (“Merger Consideration Shares”). Additionally, the holders of the Company issued and outstanding warrants received replacement warrants to acquire an aggregate of 417,166 Borqs Technologies’ ordinary shares (“Replacement Warrants”), and the holders of the Company issued and outstanding options had their options assumed by Borqs Technologies and now hold options to acquire Borqs Technologies’ ordinary shares upon exercise of those options (“Assumed Options”). The number of shares and exercise price of the Replacement Warrants and the Assumed Options were equitably adjusted to reflect the terms of the Merger Agreement.
Of the Merger Consideration Shares, a total of 25,913,950 ordinary shares were issued to the Company’s shareholders at closing, with 942,467 of such shares deposited into escrow for indemnification obligations (“Indemnity shares”), 2,352,285 of such shares deposited in escrow subject to Borqs Technologies meeting certain earn-out requirements (“Earnout Shares” and together with the Indemnity Shares, the “Escrow Shares”) in the event certain net income earnout conditions are met during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018 (“Earnout Period”) and 1,178,084 of such shares were issued to a financial advisor engaged by the Company in connection with the Business Combination.
The Merger will be accounted for as a reverse acquisition whereby the Company will be treated as the “acquired” company for financial reporting purposes. This determination was primarily based on the Group comprising the ongoing operations of the combined entity, with its senior management operating the combined entity going forward, and the Company’s shareholders having the majority voting power of the combined entity.
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