The net income for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005 increased by approximately $142,666, to a net income of $4,949,610 from a net income of $4,806,944 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004 due to the factors discussed above. Earnings per share (“EPS”) for basic and diluted for 2005 and 2004, was $0.37 per share.
Year ended December 31, 2004 compared to year ended December 31, 2003.
Sales for the year ended December 31, 2004 increased by $13,694,037 or 41.4% to $46,815,037 from $33,121,000 for the year ended December 31, 2003, primarily as a result of the increase in the volume of our products shipped. The total number of units of valves we shipped increased by 36.6%, from 2,572,000 units to 3,513,000 units between these two periods. The average price of our products per unit increased modestly from $9.88 per unit to $10.23 per unit.
Two factors contribute to the increase in the sales: (1) There was an increase in export sales by 105.1% from $6,143,016 to $12,601,492 between the two years and (2) There was an increase in domestic auto sales in China due to the increase in demand from the repair market and from OEM manufacturers. Total sales from domestic market increased by 26.9% from $26,966,082 to $34,213,545 between these two years.
Cost of sales for the year ended December 31, 2004 increased to $35,904,232 from $26,263,000 for the year ended December 31, 2003. The increase in cost of sales was due to the increase in sales. Material costs for the year ended December 31, 2004 was $24,349,164 or 52.0% of sales compared to $18,406,876 or 55.6% of sales for the year ended December 31, 2003. Raw material prices for steel and aluminum increased approximately 20% from 2003 to 2004. this negatively impacted our gross margin by 4.8% for 2004. The decrease in material costs as a percentage of sales occurred because we have successfully implemented several measures to reduce cost, such as strengthening internal management, optimizing the production process and improving product structural design.
Gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2004 increased by $4,052,805 or 59.1 % to $10,910,805 from $6,858,000 for the year ended December 31, 2003. This improvement in gross profit was primarily due to the increase in the sales both in the domestic and international market. Gross margin improved slightly from 20.7% for the year ended December 31, 2003 to 23.3% for the year ended December 31, 2004. The improvement in the gross margin, despite the increase in the raw material pricing, was due to modest increase in the selling price, and better cost management, such as optimizing production process and better structural design of our products.
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2004 was $5,227,256 or 11.2% of sales compared to $3,156,825 or 9.5% of sales for the year ended December 31, 2003. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales was due primarily to the legal and accounting costs ($0.7M or 1.6% of sales) incurred in connection with the corporate restructuring and registration with the Securities Exchange Commission.
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION
Depreciation and amortization expense decreased by $1,243,739 to $554,261 during the year ended December 31, 2004 from $1,798,000 for year ended December 31, 2003. The decrease was primarily attributable to the fact that during 2003, the Company incurred depreciation expense in connection with the building owned by the Company’s predecessor. Starting in 2004, SORL Auto Parts, Inc. signed a rental agreement with Ruili Group to rent a total of 25,443 square meters of factory and warehouse from Ruili Group for 15 years at an annual rental of US$439,000, resulting in rental expenses amounting to less than the depreciation expense.
FINANCIAL EXPENSE
Financial expense for the year ended December 31, 2004 decreased by $4,742 to $287,433 from $292,175 for the year ended December 31, 2003. The decrease in financial expense is due to the decrease in total debt.
OTHER INCOME
There was no other income for the year ended December 31, 2004. For the year ended December 31, 2003, the other income was $435,000. This was primarily due to the tax rebate and interest expense subsidy from the local government to SORL Auto Parts, Inc. for its investments in upgrading its technology.
INCOME TAX
There was no income tax for the year ended December 31, 2004 compared with income tax of $546,000 for the year ended December 31, 2003. As a result of the Joint Venture (i.e. Ruili Group Auto Parts Co., Ltd.) obtaining its foreign joint-venture status in 2004, it is exempted from PRC income tax.
MINORITY INTEREST
Minority Interest represents a 10% non-controlling interest in the company. Minority Interest in income amounted to $534,105 and US$-0- for year ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively.
NET INCOME
The net income for the year ended December 31, 2004 increased by $4,191,049, or 364.4% to a net income of $5,341,049 from a net income of US$1,150,000 for the year ended December 31, 2003 due to the factors discussed above.
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FINANCIAL CONDITION
(1) LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
OPERATING -The Company’s operations utilized cash resources of $7,356,277 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005, as compared to generating cash resources of $2,466,267 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, primarily as a result of the following:
1. For the year ended December 31, 2005, cash flow provided by sales was $7,631,346 as compared to $5,963,694 for the year ended December 31, 2004, an increase of $1,667,652. The increase was primarily as a result of the increase in sales.
2. For the year ended December 31, 2005, account receivables increased by $13,590,206, primarily due to the temporary extension of credit terms to selected OEM customers as well as certain domestic aftermarket distributors as discussed above. Management believes this situation will be largely mitigated in 2006 through the Company’s strategically move of its sales focus from its domestic OEM market to international markets, therefore providing the Company with the ability to restructure its OEM customer base by gradually phasing out customers with lower return and higher credit risks.
3. For the year ended December 31, 2005, inventory increased by $637,283. The Company maintains a low level of inventory with an Inventory Conversion Period of approximately 19 days for 2005, the same as that for 2004, which largely reduced working capital requirements. Because of the strong demands for its products, the Company maintains less than one week of finished goods inventory. A low level of raw materials for approximately four to five days of production requirements are maintained in stock. Raw materials are readily available, given our access to different suppliers and efficient and timely delivery available. The majority of the WIP balances are incurred during later steps in manufacturing. The Company effectively adopts a “pull” system in its production.
4. For the year ended December 31, 2005, account payables decreased by $970,989, or 20.5%, compared to the year ended December 31, 2004, mainly due to suppliers’ reluctance to extend long credit terms given the increased material prices. Prepayments at December 31, 2005 primarily represented advance payments for raw materials and equipment purchases. Prepayments as of December 31, 2005 increased by 28% to $1.8 million from $1.4 million as of December 31, 2004.
At December 31, 2005, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $961,131, as compared to cash and cash equivalents of $729,875 at December 31, 2004. The Company had working capital of $10,571,086 at December 31, 2005, as compared to working capital of $6,092,799 at December 31, 2004, reflecting current ratios of 1.49:1 and 1.55:1, respectively.
INVESTING - During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005, the Company expended net cash of $3,982,703 in the investing activities, including $2,623,151 for acquisition of property and equipment to support the growth of business, and $1,358,429 in the issuance of notes receivable. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, the Company utilized $768,310 in investing activities.
FINANCING – During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005, the Company made new net drawdowns amounting to $11,195,799 from banks. During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, the Company paid off $968,082 on its outstanding debt. Net proceeds from bank loans were utilized primarily to cover the increasing working capital requirements in line with the rapid business growth, as well as cash requirements for new equipment acquisition given the growing demand for products and the limited production capacity buffer of the existing equipment.
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Management of the Company has taken a number of steps to restructure its customer base and phase out accounts which frequently fail to make prompt payments and bring lower returns in long run, placing more efforts on receivables collection, and continuing development of high profit margin new product, as well as adopting steps for further cost saving such as improving material utilization rate. Meanwhile, the Company maintains good relationships with local banks. In addition, the Company actively seeks opportunities for fund raising from the capital markets to finance further expansion of production, the building of international sales networks in new markets, strengthening of R&D force, and to supplement the working capital.
At December 31, 2005, the Company does not have any material commitments for capital expenditures or have any transactions, obligations or relationships that could be considered off-balance sheet arrangements.
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ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The Company does not have any market risk with respect to such factors as commodity prices, equity prices, and other market changes that affect market risk sensitive investments.
With respect to foreign currency exchange rates, the 2% appreciation or fluctuation of the RMB against the USD in July 2005 did not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s operations, even though the Company has over one third of its total revenue denominated in USD, because of the relatively small change and the ability to absorb such effects by other cost saving approaches. It is believed that further RMB appreciation against USD, if any, would be on a prudent, gradual basis with relatively small adjustments, so as to avoid drastic impacts on the Chinese economy as a whole.
As the Company’s debt obligations are primarily short-term in nature, with fixed interest rates, the Company does not have any risk from an increase in market interest rates. However, to the extent that the Company arranges new borrowings in the future, an increase in market interest rate would cause a commensurate increase in the interest expense related to such borrowings.
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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
SORL Auto Parts, Inc.
Ruian City, Zhejiang Province
People’s Republic of China
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of SORL Auto Parts, Inc. as of December 31, 2005 and 2004, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audits in accordance with The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provides 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 SORL Auto Parts, Inc as of December 31, 2005 and 2004 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with generally accounting principles accepted in the United States of America.
/s/ Rotenberg and Co. LLP |
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ROTENBERG AND COMPANY, LLP |
Rochester, New York |
March 9, 2005 |
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SORL Auto Parts, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
December 31, 2005 and 2004
| | 2005 | | 2004 | |
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Assets | | | | | | | |
Current Assets | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | US$ | 961,131 | | | 729,875 | |
Accounts receivable, net of allowance | | | 25,339,774 | | | 12,595,905 | |
Notes receivable | | | 1,488,104 | | | 129,675 | |
Inventory | | | 2,512,583 | | | 1,875,300 | |
Prepayments | | | 1,801,829 | | | 1,404,710 | |
Other current assets | | | 48,115 | | | 393,300 | |
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Total Current Assets | | | 32,151,536 | | | 17,128,765 | |
Fixed Assets | | | | | | | |
Property, plant and equipment | | | 10,140,947 | | | 7,517,796 | |
Less: Accumulated depreciation | | | (3,024,281 | ) | | (2,165,142 | ) |
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Fixed Assets, Net | | | 7,116,666 | | | 5,352,654 | |
Other Assets | | | | | | | |
Intangible assets | | | 44,297 | | | 43,174 | |
Less: Accumulated amortization | | | (11,873 | ) | | (4,454 | ) |
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Intangible Assets, Net | | | 32,424 | | | 38,720 | |
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Total Other Assets | | | 32,424 | | | 38,720 | |
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Total Assets | | US$ | 39,300,626 | | | 22,520,139 | |
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Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity | | | | | | | |
Current Liabilities | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable and other payables | | US$ | 3,746,666 | | | 4,717,655 | |
Deposits received from customers | | | 1,324,085 | | | 861,624 | |
Short term bank loans | | | 16,026,717 | | | 4,830,918 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 482,982 | | | 625,768 | |
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Total Liabilities | | | 21,580,450 | | | 11,035,967 | |
Minority Interest | | | 1,735,818 | | | 1,148,417 | |
Shareholders’ Equity | | | | | | | |
Common stock, $0.002 par value, 50,000,000 authorized, 13,346,555 and 13,282,253 issued and outstanding, respectively | | | 26,693 | | | 26,565 | |
Additional Paid-In capital | | | 4,444,118 | | | 4,082,246 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | | | 336,993 | | | — | |
Retained earnings | | | 11,176,554 | | | 6,226,944 | |
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| | | 15,984,358 | | | 10,335,755 | |
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Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity | | US$ | 39,300,626 | | | 22,520,139 | |
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SORL Auto Parts, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Income
Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003
| | 2005 | | 2004 | | (Rounded) 2003 | |
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Sales | | US$ | 64,182,544 | | | 46,815,037 | | | 33,121,000 | |
Cost of Sales | | | 49,865,235 | | | 35,904,232 | | | 26,263,000 | |
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Gross Profit | | | 14,317,309 | | | 10,910,805 | | | 6,858,000 | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | |
Selling and Distribution Expenses | | | 3,919,996 | | | 2,737,652 | | | 1,610,000 | |
General and Administrative Expenses | | | 4,169,460 | | | 2,489,604 | | | 1,547,000 | |
Financial Expenses | | | 688,811 | | | 287,433 | | | 292,000 | |
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| | | 8,778,267 | | | 5,514,689 | | | 3,449,000 | |
Operating Income | | | 5,539,042 | | | 5,396,116 | | | 3,409,000 | |
Other Income | | | 52,592 | | | — | | | 435,000 | |
Non-Operating Expenses | | | (92,067 | ) | | (55,067 | ) | | — | |
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Income Before Provision for Income Taxes | | | 5,499,567 | | | 5,341,049 | | | 3,844,000 | |
Provision for Income Taxes | | | — | | | — | | | 546,000 | |
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Income From Continuing Operations | | | 5,499,567 | | | 5,341,049 | | | 3,298,000 | |
Loss From Discontinued Operations | | | — | | | — | | | 2,148,000 | |
Minority Interest | | | 549,957 | | | 534,105 | | | — | |
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Net Income Attributable to Shareholders | | | 4,949,610 | | | 4,806,944 | | | 1,150,000 | |
Other Comprehensive Income | | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment | | | 374,437 | | | — | | | — | |
Minority Interest’s Share | | | 37,444 | | | — | | | — | |
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Comprehensive Income (Loss) | | US$ | 5,286,603 | | | 4,806,944 | | | 1,150,000 | |
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Earnings per Share From Continuing Operations | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | $ | 0.37 | | $ | 0.37 | | $ | 0.25 | |
Diluted | | $ | 0.37 | | $ | 0.37 | | $ | 0.25 | |
Earnings per Share From Discontinued Operations | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | (0.17 | ) |
Diluted | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | (0.17 | ) |
Weighted average common shares - Basic | | | 13,302,763 | | | 13,165,241 | | | 12,953,720 | |
Weighted average common shares - Diluted | | | 13,302,763 | | | 13,165,241 | | | 12,953,720 | |
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SORL Auto Parts, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity
Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003
| | Number of Shares | | Common Stock | | Additional Paid-in Capital | | Retained Earnings | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | | Shareholders’ Equity | | Minority Interest | |
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Balance - January 1, 2003 | | | 12,953,720 | | | 25,908 | | | 17,122,092 | | | 270,000 | | | — | | | 17,418,000 | | | — | |
Capital Contribution | | | — | | | — | | | 9,736,000 | | | — | | | — | | | 9,736,000 | | | — | |
Net Income | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 1,150,000 | | | | | | 1,150,000 | | | — | |
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Balance - December 31, 2003 | | | 12,953,720 | | | 25,908 | | | 26,858,092 | | | 1,420,000 | | | — | | | 28,304,000 | | | — | |
Corporate Reorganization: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distribution of discontinued operations to shareholders | | | — | | | — | | | (22,775,189 | ) | | — | | | — | | | (22,775,189 | ) | | — | |
Acquisition of Enchanted Village | | | 328,533 | | | 657 | | | (657 | ) | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Capital contributed by Minority Shareholder | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | | | | 614,312 | |
Net Income | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 4,806,944 | | | — | | | 4,806,944 | | | 534,105 | |
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Balance - December 31, 2004 | | | 13,282,253 | | | 26,565 | | | 4,082,246 | | | 6,226,944 | | | — | | | 10,335,755 | | | 1,148,417 | |
Adjustment for fractional shares | | | 4802 | | | 9 | | | (9 | ) | | — | | | — | | | — | | | | |
Common Stock issued to consultants | | | 10,000 | | | 20 | | | 64,980 | | | — | | | — | | | 65,000 | | | — | |
Common Stock issued to employees | | | 49,500 | | | 99 | | | 296,901 | | | — | | | — | | | 297,000 | | | — | |
Net Income | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 4,949,610 | | | — | | | 4,949,610 | | | 549,957 | |
Other Comprehensive Income | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 336,993 | | | 336,993 | | | 37,444 | |
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Balance - December 31, 2005 | | | 13,346,555 | | | 26,693 | | | 4,444,118 | | | 11,176,554 | | | 336,993 | | | 15,984,358 | | | 1,735,818 | |
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SORL Auto Parts, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003
| | 2005 | | 2004 | | (Rounded) 2003 | |
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Cash Flows from Operating Activities | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Income | | US$ | 4,949,610 | | | 4,806,944 | | | 1,150,000 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities: | | | | | | | | | | |
Minority Interest | | | 549,957 | | | 534,105 | | | 12,000 | |
Bad Debt Expense | | | 846,337 | | | 68,384 | | | — | |
Depreciation and Amortization | | | 866,558 | | | 554,261 | | | 1,798,000 | |
Stock compensation - employees | | | 297,000 | | | — | | | — | |
Stock compensation - financial advisory | | | 65,000 | | | — | | | — | |
Changes in Assets and Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | |
Accounts Receivable | | | (13,590,206 | ) | | (9,507,289 | ) | | (1,782,000 | ) |
Other Receivables | | | 345,184 | | | (393,300 | ) | | — | |
Inventory | | | (637,283 | ) | | (38,300 | ) | | 726,000 | |
Prepayments | | | (397,119 | ) | | 1,197,290 | | | (2,602,000 | ) |
Account Payables | | | (970,989 | ) | | 4,717,655 | | | (12,000 | ) |
Deposits Received from Customers | | | 462,461 | | | 861,624 | | | — | |
Accrued Expenses | | | (142,787 | ) | | 625,769 | | | — | |
Net Working Capital from Discontinued Operations | | | — | | | (960,876 | ) | | (11,630,000 | ) |
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Cash Flows from Investing Activities | | | | | | | | | | |
Acquisition of Property and Equipment | | | (2,623,151 | ) | | (593,488 | ) | | (2,016,000 | ) |
Investments in Intangible Assets | | | (1,123 | ) | | (28,720 | ) | | — | |
Notes Receivables | | | (1,358,429 | ) | | (129,675 | ) | | — | |
Investing activities - Discontinued operations | | | — | | | (16,427 | ) | | (14,924,000 | ) |
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Cash Flows from Financing Activities | | | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from (Repayment of) Bank Loans | | | 11,195,799 | | | (968,082 | ) | | 2,174,000 | |
Financing Activities - Discontinued Operations | | | — | | | — | | | 17,370,000 | |
Capital Contribution - Owners | | | — | | | — | | | 9,736,000 | |
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| | | 11,195,799 | | | (968,082 | ) | | 29,280,000 | |
Effects on changes in foreign exchange rate | | | 374,437 | | | — | | | — | |
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | 231,256 | | | 729,875 | | | — | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents- Beginning of the year | | | 729,875 | | | — | | | — | |
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Cash and cash Equivalents - End of the year | | US$ | 961,131 | | | 729,875 | | | — | |
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Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures: | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest Paid | | $ | 513,776 | | $ | 287,433 | | $ | 1,245,000 | |
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Income Taxes Paid | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 435,000 | |
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Supplemental Disclosures of Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities: | | | | | | | | | | |
Common stock Issued in Exchange for Preferred Stock | | $ | — | | $ | 25,908 | | $ | — | |
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Distribution of Discontinued Operations | | $ | — | | $ | (22,775,189 | ) | $ | — | |
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Common stock issued for advisory service | | $ | 65,000 | | $ | — | | $ | — | |
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Common stock issued to key employees | | $ | 297,000 | | $ | — | | $ | — | |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 - DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
SORL Auto Parts, Inc. is principally engaged in the manufacture and distribution of automotive air brake valves and related components for commercial vehicles weighing more than three tons, such as trucks, and buses, through its 90% ownership of Ruili Group Ruian Auto Parts Company Limited (“Ruian”, or “the Company”) in the People’s Republic of China (“PRC” or “China”). The Company distributes products both in China and internationally under SORL trademarks. The Company’s product range includes 40 categories of brake valves with over 800 different specifications.
NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
ACCOUNTING METHOD
The Company uses the accrual method of accounting for financial statement and tax return purposes.
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of SORL Auto Parts, Inc. and its majority owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in the consolidation.
USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Management makes its best estimate of the outcome for these items based on historical trends and other information available when the financial statements are prepared. Changes in estimates are recognized in accordance with the accounting rules for the estimate, which is typically in the period when new information becomes available to management. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
For certain of the Company’s financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables and payables, prepaid expenses, deposits and other current assets, short-term bank borrowings, and other payables and accruals, the carrying amounts approximate fair values due to their short maturities.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
A related party is generally defined as (i) any person that holds 10% or more of the Company’s securities and their immediate families, (ii) the Company’s management, (iii) someone that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by or is under common control with the Company, or (iv) anyone who can significantly influence the financial and operating decisions of the Company. A transaction is considered to be a related party transaction when there is a transfer of resources or obligations between related parties. The Company’s policy is that all related party transactions must be in arm’s length.
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FINANCIAL RISK FACTORS AND FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company is exposed to the following risk factors:
(i) Credit risks - The Company has policies in place to ensure that sales of products are made to customers with an appropriate credit history. The Company has two customers that respectively account for more than 5% of its total revenues for the period. The Company also has a concentration of credit risk due to geographic sales as a majority of its products are marketed and sold in the PRC.
(ii) Liquidity risks - Prudent liquidity risk management implies maintaining sufficient cash, the availability of funding through an adequate amount of committed credit facilities and ability to close out market positions.
(iii) Interest rate risk - The interest rate and terms of repayments of short-term and long-term bank borrowings are approximately 5.58% per annum. The Company’s income and cash flows are substantially independent of changes in market interest rates. The Company has no significant interest-bearing assets. The Company’s policy is to maintain all of its borrowings in fixed rate instruments.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
The Company considers all highly liquid instruments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
INVENTORIES
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, with cost computed on a weighted-average basis. Cost includes all costs of purchase, cost of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. The initial cost of the asset comprises its purchase price and any directly attributable costs of bringing the asset to its working condition and location for its intended use. Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over the assets estimated useful life for periods ranging from five to ten years. Significant improvements and betterments are capitalized where it is probable that the expenditure resulted in an increase in the future economic benefits expected to be obtained from the use of the asset beyond its originally assessed standard of performance. Routine repairs and maintenance are expensed when incurred. Gains and losses on disposal of fixed assets are recognized in the income statement based on the net disposal proceeds less the carrying amount of the assets.
IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS
Long-lived assets, such as property, plant and equipment and other non-current assets, including intangible assets, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognized when the estimated undiscounted cash flows associated with the asset or group of assets is less than their carrying value. If impairment exists, an adjustment is made to write the asset down to its fair value, and a loss is recorded as the difference between the carrying value and fair value. Fair values are determined based on quoted market values, discounted cash flows or internal and external appraisals, as applicable. Assets to be disposed of are carried at the lower of carrying value or estimated net realizable value.
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INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets represent mainly the patent of technology, plus the computer software. Intangible assets are measured initially at cost. Intangible assets are recognized if it is probable that the future economic benefits that are attributable to the asset will flow to the enterprise and the cost of the asset can be measured reliably. After initial recognition, intangible assets are measured at cost less any impairment losses. Intangible assets with definite useful lives are amortized on a straight-line basis over their useful lives.
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLES AND ALLOWANCE FOR BAD DEBTS
The Company presents accounts receivables, net of allowances for doubtful accounts and returns, to ensure accounts receivable are not overstated due to uncollectibility. Accounts receivables generated from credit sales have general credit terms of 90 days for domestic aftermarket customers. However, the Company has extended credit terms to certain custoemers for a period of 1 year or more.
The allowances are calculated based on detailed review of certain individual customer accounts, historical rates and an estimation of the overall economic conditions affecting the Company’s customer base. The Company reviews a customer’s credit history before extending credit. If the financial condition of its customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required.
The Company will write off the uncollectible receivables once the customers are bankrupt or there is a remote possibility that the Company will collect the outstanding balance. The write-off must be reported to the local tax authorities and get the official approval from them. To date, the Company has not written off any account receivable.
NOTES RECEIVABLE
Notes receivable are issued by some customers to pay certain outstanding receivable balances to the Company with specific payment terms and definitive due dates. Notes receivable do not bear interest.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
Revenue from the sale of goods is recognized when the risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have transferred to the buyer. Revenue consists of the invoice value for the sale of goods and services net of value-added tax (“VAT”), rebates and discounts and returns. The Company is subject to the Education Surtax (levied at 4% of net VAT payable) until August 31, 2005, which is recorded as deductions from gross sales. The Company nets sales return in gross revenue, i.e., the revenue shown in the income statement is the net sales.
INCOME TAXES
The Company accounts for income taxes under the provision of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS” No. 109), “Accounting for Income Taxes,” whereby deferred income tax assets and liabilities are computed for differences between the financial statements and tax bases of assets and liabilities that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future, based on enacted tax laws and rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. Valuation allowances are established when necessary; to reduce deferred income tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.
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FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION
The Company maintains its books and accounting records in Renminbi (“RMB”), the currency of the PRC, The Company’s functional currency is also RMB. The Company has adopted SFAS 52 in translating financial statement amounts from RMB to the Company’s reporting currency, United States dollars (“US$”). All assets and liabilities are translated at the current rate. The shareholders’ equity accounts are translated at appropriate historical rate. Revenue and expenses are translated at the weighted average rates in effect on the transaction dates.
Foreign currency gains and losses, if any, are included in the Consolidated Statements of Income as a component of other comprehensive income.
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS No. 123R, “Share-Based Payment” (“SFAS 123R”). SFAS 123R revises FASB Statement No. 123 “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” and supersedes APB Opinion No. 25 “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees”. SFAS 123R requires all public and non-public companies to measure and recognize compensation expense for all stock-based payments for services received at the grant-date fair value, with the cost recognized over the vesting period (or the requisite service period). The Company has adopted SFAS 123R as of January 1, 2005.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES
Research and development costs are classified as general and administrative expenses and are expensed as incurred.
SHIPPING AND HANDLING COSTS
Shipping and handling cost are classified as selling expenses and are expensed as incurred.
ADVERTISING COSTS
Advertising costs are classified as selling expenses and are expensed as incurred.
WARRANTY CLAIMS
The Company offers product warranties for certain products. Warranty claims are classified as selling expenses and are expensed as incurred. The Company accrues the costs of unsettled product warranty claims based on the historical claims made in previous years.
PURCHASE DISCOUNTS
Purchase discounts, if applicable, are netted in the cost of goods sold.
LEASE COMMITMENTS
The Company has adopted SFAS No. 13, “Accounting for Leases”. If the lease terms meet one or all of the following four criteria, it will be classified as a capital lease, otherwise, it is an operating lease: (1) The lease transfers the title to the lessee at the end of the term; (2) the lease contains a bargain purchase option; (3) the lease term is equal to 75% of the estimated economic life of the leased property or more; (4) the present value of the minimum lease payment in the term equals or exceeds 90% of the fair value of the leased property. The current lease agreement with Ruili Group Co. Ltd. does not meet any of the above criteria, so it is classified and recorded as an operating lease.
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RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In January 2003, and subsequently revised in December 2003, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 46 “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an Interpretation of ARB No. 51” (FIN 46). FIN 46 requires certain variable interest entities to be consolidated by the primary beneficiary of the entity if the equity investors in the entity do not have the characteristics of a controlling financial interest or do not have sufficient equity at risk for the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support from other parties. FIN 46 is effective for all new variable interest entities created or acquired after January 31, 2003. For variable interest entities created or acquired prior to February 1, 2003, the provisions of FIN 46 must be applied for the first interim or annual period beginning after June 15, 2003. FIN 46 does not have any impact on the financial position or results of operations of the Company.
In April 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 149, “Accounting for Amendment of statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” which amends and clarifies financial accounting and reporting for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts and for hedging activities under FASB Statement No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities. This Statement is generally effective for contracts entered into or modified after June 30, 2003, and all provisions should be applied prospectively. This statement does not affect the Company.
In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 150, “Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity,” which establishes standards for how an issuer classifies and measures certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity. It requires that an issuer classify a financial instrument that is within its scope as a liability (or an asset in some circumstances). This Statement is effective for financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003, and otherwise is effective at the beginning of the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003. It is to be implemented by reporting the cumulative effect of a change in an accounting principle for financial instruments created before the issuance date of the Statement and still existing at the beginning of the interim period of adoption. Restatement is not permitted. This statement does not affect the Company.
In November 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 151 “Inventory Costs - an amendment of ARB No. 43, Chapter 4” (“SFAS 151”). This statement amends the guidance in ARB No. 43, Chapter 4, “Inventory Pricing,” to clarify the accounting for abnormal amounts of idle facility expense, freight, handling costs, and wasted material (spoilage). SFAS 151 requires that those items be recognized as current-period charges. In addition, this Statement requires that allocation of fixed production overheads to costs of conversion be based upon the normal capacity of the production facilities. The provisions of SFAS 151 are effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2005. As such, the Company is required to adopt these provisions at the beginning of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of SFAS 151 on its consolidated financial statements.
In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 152 “Accounting for Real Estate Time-Sharing Transactions – an amendment of FASB Statements No. 66 and 67” (“SFAS 152”). This statement amends FASB Statement No. 66 “Accounting for Sales of Real Estate” to reference the financial accounting and reporting guidance for real estate time-sharing transactions that is provided in AICPA Statement of Position 04-2 “Accounting for Real Estate Time-Sharing Transactions” (“SOP 04-2”). SFAS 152 also amends FASB Statement No. 67 “Accounting for Costs and Initial Rental operations of Real Estate Projects” to state that the guidance for incidental operations and costs incurred to sell real estate projects does not apply to real estate time-sharing transactions, with the accounting for those operations and costs being subject to the guidance in SOP 04-2. The provisions of SFAS 152 are effective in fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2005. As such, the Company is required to adopt these provisions at the beginning of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of SFAS 152 on its consolidated financial statements.
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In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 153, “Exchanges of Nonmonetary Assets - an amendment of APB Opinion No. 29” (“SFAS 153”). SFAS 153 replaces the exception from fair value measurement in APB Opinion No. 29 for nonmonetary exchanges of similar productive assets with a general exception from fair value measurement for exchanges of nonmonetary assets that do not have commercial substance. A nonmonetary exchange has commercial substance if the future cash flows of the entity are expected to change significantly as a result of the exchange. SFAS 153 is effective for all interim periods beginning after June 15, 2005. As such, the Company is required to adopt these provisions at the beginning of the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2005. This statement has had no effect on the Company.
In March 2005, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 47, “Accounting for Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations – an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 143” (“FIN 47”). FIN 47 clarifies that the term conditional asset retirement obligation refers to a legal obligation to perform and asset retirement activity in which the timing and (or) method of settlement are conditional on a future event that may or may not be within the control of the entity. Accordingly, an entity is required to recognize a liability for the fair value of a conditional asset retirement obligation if the fair value of the liability can be reasonably estimated. FIN 47 is effective for fiscal years that end after December 15, 2005. As such, the Company is required to adopt these provisions for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005. This statement has had no effect on the Company.
In May 2005, the FASB issued SFAS No. 154, “Accounting Changes and Error Corrections – a replacement of APB Opinion No. 20 and FASB Statement No. 3” (“SFAS 154”). SFAS 154 changes the requirements for the accounting for and reporting of a change in accounting principle. These requirements apply to all voluntary changes and changes required by an accounting pronouncement in the unusual instance that the pronouncement does not include specific transition provisions. SFAS 154 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005. As such, the Company is required to adopt these provisions at the beginning of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of SFAS 154 on its consolidated financial statements.
In February 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 155, “Accounting for Certain Hybrid Financial Instruments – an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133 and 140” (“SFAS 155”). SFAS 155 resolves issues addressed in Statement 133 Implementation Issue No. D1, “Application of Statement 133 to Beneficial Interests in Securitized Financial Assets.” SFAS 155 is effective for all financial instruments acquired or issued after the beginning of the first fiscal year that begins after September 15, 2006. As such, the Company is required to adopt these provisions at the beginning of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of SFAS 155 on its consolidated financial statements.
NOTE 3 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company continued to purchase non-valve automotive components, raw materials and packaging materials from the Ruili Group Co., Ltd., which is the minority shareholder of the JV, and also has the common controlling party, i.e. the Zhang family; as well as some non-valve parts from Ruian Ruili Haizhiguan Auto Part Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Ruili Group.
The following related party transactions occurred for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005 and 2004:
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PURCHASES FROM: | | | | | | | |
Ruili Group Co., Ltd. | | $ | 16,780,670 | | $ | 6,566,232 | |
Ruian Ruili Haizhiguan Auto Part Co., Ltd. | | | 283,024 | | | 555,927 | |
Total Purchases | | $ | 17,063,694 | | $ | 7,122,159 | |
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SALES TO: | | | | | | | |
Ruili Group Co., Ltd. | | $ | 4,471,022 | | | — | |
Total Sales | | $ | 4,471,022 | | | — | |
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The total purchases from Ruili Group in 2005 consisted of $15.2 million finished products of non-valve auto parts, $0.3 million raw materials, and $1.2 million packaging materials.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND OTHER PAYABLES | | | | | | | |
Ruili Group Co., Ltd. | | $ | 1,060,193 | | $ | 2,239,054 | |
Ruian Ruili Haizhiguan Auto Part Co., Ltd. | | | — | | | 11,862 | |
Xiaofeng Zhang, Board Director | | | — | | | 265,701 | |
Shuping Chi | | | 273,559 | | | — | |
Total Related Parties included in Accounts Payable | | | 1,333,752 | | | 2,516,617 | |
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NOTE 4 - ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
The changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts at December 31, 2005 and 2004 are summarized as follows:
| | 2005 | | 2004 | |
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Beginning balance | | $ | 68,384 | | $ | — | |
Add: Increase to allowance | | | 846,337 | | | 68,384 | |
Less: Accounts written off | | | — | | | — | |
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Ending balance | | $ | 914,721 | | $ | 68,384 | |
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The company’s receivables are summarized as follows:
| | 2005 | | 2004 | |
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Balance before allowance | | $ | 26,254,495 | | $ | 12,664,289 | |
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts | | | (914,721 | ) | | (68,384 | ) |
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Account receivable balance, net | | $ | 25,339,774 | | $ | 12,595,905 | |
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NOTE 5 – INVENTORIES
On December 31, 2005 and 2004, inventories consist of the following:
| | 2005 | | 2004 | |
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Raw Material | | $ | 747,858 | | $ | 222,800 | |
Work in process | | | 1,057,740 | | | 966,170 | |
Finished Goods | | | 706,985 | | | 686,330 | |
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Total Inventory | | $ | 2,512,583 | | $ | 1,875,300 | |
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NOTE 6 - PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following, on December 31, 2005 and 2004:
| | 2005 | | 2004 | |
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Machinery | | $ | 8,706,639 | | $ | 6,361,447 | |
Molds | | | 1,080,291 | | | 1,015,016 | |
Office equipment | | | 185,088 | | | 42,755 | |
Vehicle | | | 169,529 | | | 98,578 | |
Sub-Total | | | 10,140,947 | | | 7,517,796 | |
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Less: Accumulated depreciation | | | (3,024,281 | ) | | (2,165,142 | ) |
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Fixed Assets, net | | $ | 7,116,666 | | $ | 5,352,654 | |
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Depreciation expense charged to operations was $859,139 and $535,620 for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively.
NOTE 7 – INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Gross intangible assets were $44,297, less accumulated amortization of $11,873 for net intangible assets of $32,424 as of December 31, 2005. Gross intangible assets were $43,174, less accumulated amortization of $4,454 for net intangible assets of $38,720 as of December 31, 2004. Amortization expenses were $7,419 and $4,454 for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004 respectively.
Future estimated amortization expense is as follows:
2006 | | 2007 | | 2008 | | 2009 | | 2010 | | Thereafter |
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$5,076 | | $3,617 | | $3,617 | | $3,617 | | $3,617 | | $12,880 |
NOTE 8 – PREPAYMENT
Prepayment consisted of the following as of December 31, 2005 and 2004:
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Raw material suppliers | | $ | 1,584,193 | | $ | 1,372,000 | |
Equipment purchase | | | 217,637 | | | 32,710 | |
Total prepayment | | $ | 1,801,829 | | $ | 1,404,710 | |
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NOTE 9 – ACCRUED EXPENSES
Accrued expenses consisted of the following as of December 31, 2005 and 2004:
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Accrued payroll | | $ | 297,928 | | $ | 206,594 | |
Accrued rent | | | — | | | 365,842 | |
Accrued legal | | | — | | | 43,524 | |
Other accrued expenses | | | 185,054 | | | 9,808 | |
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Total accrued expenses | | $ | 482,982 | | $ | 625,768 | |
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NOTE 10 - BANK BORROWINGS
Bank borrowings represent the following as of December 31:
| | 2005 | | 2004 | |
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Secured | | | 16,026,717 | | | 4,830,918 | |
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Less: Current portion | | | 16,026,717 | | | 4,830,918 | |
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Non-current portion | | | — | | | — | |
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These loans were from two banks, Bank of China and CITIC Bank, to finance the general working capital as well as urgent new equipment acquisition. Corporate or personal guarantees are provided for those bank loans as follows:
| $10.25M | Guaranteed by Ruili Group Co., Ltd., a related party; |
| $2.43M | Guaranteed by Ruili Group Co., Ltd., a related party, and Mr. Xiao Ping Zhang and Ms. Shu Ping Chi, both principal shareholders; |
| $3.35M | Guaranteed by Shenghuabo Group Co., Ltd., a non-related party. |
The Company does not provide any sort of guarantee to any other parties. Interest rates for the loans ranged between 4.964% and 6.003% per annum.
NOTE 11 - INCOME TAXES
The Company is registered in the PRC, and is therefore subject to state and local income taxes within the PRC at the applicable tax rate on the taxable income as reported in the PRC statutory financial statements in accordance with relevant income tax laws. According to applicable tax laws regarding Sino-Foreign Joint Venture Manufacturers, the Company is exempted from income taxes in the PRC for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004. Thereafter, the Company is entitled to a tax concession of 50% of the applicable income tax rate of 26.4%, for the following three years ended December 31, 2006, 2007, and 2008.
Had the Company not been entitled to the “tax holiday”, income tax expense computed for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004 would have been approximately $1,395,000 and $1,269,000 respectively.
Provision for income taxes consists of the following for the year ended December 31, 2003:
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Income tax expense | | | | |
Current year | | $ | 444 | |
Prior year | | | 102 | |
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Total | | $ | 546 | |
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The reconciliation of the applicable tax rate to the effective tax rate is as follows:
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Expected PRC income tax charge at Statutory tax rate of 33% (i) | | | 619 | |
Non-taxable income (ii) | | | (201 | ) |
Non-deductible expenses | | | 26 | |
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Current year income tax expense | | $ | 444 | |
(i) The provision of PRC income tax is calculated based on the statutory rate of 33% in accordance with the relevant PRC income tax rules and regulations for all periods presented.
(ii) Non-taxable income represented a goverament grant for the Company’s investment in research and development of new products.
No provision for deferred tax liabilities has been made, since the Company had no material temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts.
NOTE 12 - LEASES
The Company has a lease agreement with Ruili Group Co., Ltd., a related party, for the rental of a manufacturing plant. The lease is for a ten year term ending in February 2014. Rent expense for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, was $439,009 and $439,009 respectively.
Future minimum rental payments for the years ended December 31 are as follows:
2006 | | 2007 | | 2008 | | 2009 | | 2010 | | Thereafter |
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$439,540 | | $439,540 | | $439,540 | | $439,540 | | $439,540 | | $1,321,620 |
NOTE 13 - ADVERTISING COSTS
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are classified as selling expenses. Advertising costs were $19,622 and $1,661 for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively.
NOTE 14 - RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES
Research and development costs are expensed as incurred and were $361,503 and $79,962 for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively.
NOTE 15 – WARRANTY CLAIMS
Warranty claims were $778,763 and $205,314 for the fiscal years ended on December 31, 2005 and 2004 respectively. The movement of accrued warranty expenses for fiscal year 2005 is as follows:
Accrued in 2005: | | $ | 778,763 | |
Less: Actual Paid in 2005: | | $ | (598,831 | ) |
Ending balance at 2005: | | $ | 179,932 | |
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NOTE 16 – STOCK COMPENSATION PLAN
The Company established a stock compensation plan in October 2005 for the purpose of enhancing its ability to attract, retain and provide incentives to directors, officers, employees and independent contractors who are crucial to the future growth and success of the Company. The plan outlined that over the next ten years the Company will issue approximately 1,700,000 common shares to qualified directors, officers, employees and independent contractors. During 2005, the Company issued 49,500 shares of common stock to employees valued at $6 per share.
SUBSEQUENT EVENT
On January 5, 2006, the Company signed the Financial Advisory Agreement with Maxim Group LLC (“Maxim”) and Chardan Capital Markets, LLC (“Chardan”) to provide general financial advisory and investment banking services to the Company on an exclusive basis for a period of twelve months.
Effective February 2006, the Company shall pay to Maxim and Chardan (i) a monthly retainer of $5,000 at the beginning of each month for the term of this Agreement and (ii) issue to Maxim and Chardan a warrant (“Warrant”) to purchase 100,000 shares of the Company’s common stock.
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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.
Not applicable.
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
As of December 31, 2005, the end of the period covered by this report, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer reviewed and evaluated the effectiveness of the our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)), which are designed to ensure that material information we are required to disclose in our reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within required time periods. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer as appropriate to allow timely decision regarding required disclosures. We have concluded, based on that evaluation, that as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
There was no change in our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the fourth fiscal quarter of the fiscal year covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION.
None.
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF REGISTRANT
The following table sets forth our executive officers, directors and key employees, their ages and the positions they held as of December 31, 2005.
Name | | Age | | Position |
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Xiao Ping Zhang | | 43 | | Chief Executive Officer and Chairman |
Xiao Feng Zhang | | 38 | | Chief Operating Officers and Director |
Zong Yun Zhou | | 51 | | Chief Financial Officer |
Li Min Zhang | | 50 | | Director(1) |
Zhi Zhong Wang | | 61 | | Director(1),(2) |
Yi Guang Huo | | 63 | | Director(1),(2) |
Jiang Hua Feng | | 40 | | Director(2) |
Jung Kang Chang | | 40 | | Director |
David Ming He | | 35 | | Senior Manager, Investor Relations |
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(1) | Member of Audit Committee |
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All directors have a term of office expiring at the next annual general meeting, unless re-elected or earlier vacated in accordance with the Bylaws. All officers have a term of office lasting until their removal or replacement by the Board of Directors.
Executive Officers and Directors
XIAO PING ZHANG - CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND CEO
Xiao Ping Zhang has served as CEO and chairman of the board since our inception. He founded the Ruili Group, a company specializing in a variety of automotive parts and components, in 1987, and has served as chairman of Ruili Group since then. In 2003, he was elected the President of Wenzhou Auto Parts Association, and Vice-President of China Federation of Industry and Commerce Auto & Motorbike Parts Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Zhang is also a member of the Standing Committee of the People’s Congress in Rui’an City, Zhejiang, China. He is also currently engaged as a mentor in entrepreneurship for graduate students of Zhejiang University. Mr. Zhang graduated from Zhejiang Radio and TV University in 1986 with a major in Industrial Management.
XIAO FENG ZHANG - CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND DIRECTOR
Xiao Feng Zhang has served as COO and a member of the board of directors since our inception. He is responsible for sales and marketing. Mr. Zhang co-founded the Ruili Group with his brother, Mr. Xiao Ping Zhang, in 1987, and served as the General Manager of Ruili Group until March 2004. Mr. Zhang received his diploma in economics from Shanghai Fudan University in 1994.
ZONG YUN ZHOU - CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Zong Yun Zhou has served as our CFO since our inception. Between April 2002 and May 2004, Ms. Zhou served as the Financial Controller of Shanghai Huhao Auto Parts Manufacturing Company Limited, a joint venture between Ruili Group and Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation. From January 1996 until April 2002, Ms. Zhou worked for the Auditing Department of Anhui Province, China, in charge of auditing state-owned companies in Anhui Province. Ms. Zhou is a Chinese Certified Public Accountant, and a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). Ms. Zhou completed her undergraduate studies at Anhui University.
JUNG KANG CHANG - DIRECTOR
Jung Kang Chang has served as a member of our board of directors since our inception. He is also in charge of our international sales. From January 1998 to May 2004, Mr. Chang served as the General Manager of JieXiangHao Enterprise Company Limited based in Taipei, Taiwan; before taking office as the general manager, he was the sales engineer and sales manager with JieXiangHao in Taipei. Mr. Chang graduated from Taiwan Taoyuan Longhua Industry College in 1986.
LI MIN ZHANG – DIRECTOR
Dr. Li Min Zhang has served as a member of our board of directors since August 2004. He chairs the audit committee of our board. Dr. Zhang currently is a professor at Sun Yat-Sen University Management School in Guangdong, China, coaching PhD candidates with an accounting major. During 1994 and 1995, Dr. Zhang conducted academic research at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and practiced at Mok & Chang CPAs in USA. In 1986, he conducted academic research at the Office of Auditor General of Canada. Dr. Zhang currently also serves as vice chairman of China Audit Society, and secretary of China Association of Chief Financial Officers. He is a member of American Accounting Association. Also, Dr. Zhang is involved with the China CPA Society Auditing Principles Task Force and China Audit Society Training Committee. Dr. Zhang earned his Ph.D. in Economics in January 1991.
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ZHI ZHONG WANG – DIRECTOR
Zhi Zhong Wang has served as a member of our board of directors, as well as a member of both audit and compensation committees since August 2004. From 1980 untill present, Mr. Wang has served as instructor and professor at Beijing Jiaotong University (formerly Northern Jiaotong University), Department of Electrical Engineering. Before 1980, he was an electrical engineer with Science and Technology Institute of the Qiqihaer Railway Administration, Heilongjiang, China. Mr. Wang has led over twenty research projects such as novel pneumatic generator and streamer discharging, and corona power supply for desulphurization. His numerous publications include Research on the Novel AC Voltage Stabilized Power Supply in Power Electronics. Mr. Wang received his bachelor degree in electrical engineering from Northern Jiaotong University in 1968.
YI GUANG HUO – DIRECTOR
Yi Guang Huo has served as a member of our board of directors, as well as a member of the audit committee and chairman of the compensation committee under the board since August 2004. Mr. Huo has been engaged in scientific and technological work and has been responsible for various national key research projects, such as designing and conducting experiments for automotive products, drafting ministry standards and econo-technological policies, etc. He has been awarded ministry-level First Prize for Technology Innovation. Mr. Huo has also served as President of China Federation of Industry and Commerce Auto & Motorbike Parts Chamber of Commerce, a board member and visiting professor of Wuhan University of Technology, and secretary of Society of Auto Engineering – China. Between 1995 and 1996, Mr. Huo conducted academic research as a visiting researcher at Tokyo University Economics Department. During 1987 and 1988, he studied Scientific Research and Management with Japan Automobile Research Institute as well as Japanese automobile companies including Nissan, Hino, Isuzu and Mitsubishi. Mr. Huo earned his B.S. degree from Jilin University Automobile Department in 1965.
JIANG HUA FENG – DIRECTOR
Jiang Hua Feng has served as a member of our board of directors as well as a member of the compensation committee under the board since August 2004. Since 1988, Mr. Feng has also served as chief lawyer at Yuhai Law Firm, Rui’an, Zhejiang. Mr. Feng is a member of China Lawyers Association. He was elected People’s Congress representative for Wenzhou area, Zhejiang. Mr. Feng received his bachelor degree in law from East China University of Politics and Law.
DAVID MING HE, CFA, CPA, SENIOR MANAGER INVESTOR RELATIONS
David Ming He joined us in November 2004 as a Senior Manager in charge of investor relations and capital market strategies. Mr. He, who speaks fluent English, holds the designations of Chartered Financial Analyst and Illinois Certified Public Accountant. Between July 1994 and June 2001, he served as credit analyst and senior manager in corporate banking at Credit Agricole Indosuez (now Calyon) Shanghai Branch. Mr. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Shanghai Institute of Foreign Trade, China, and Master of Science degree in Accountancy and Master of Business Administration degree in Finance from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, U.S.A.
Committees of the Board of Directors
Audit Committee. The members of our audit committee are Professor Zhang and Messrs. Wang and Huo. Professor Zhang chairs the audit committee. Our audit committee assists our board of directors in its oversight of:
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| • | our independent auditors’ qualifications and independence; and |
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| • | the performance of our independent auditors. |
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The audit committee has the sole and direct responsibility for appointing, evaluating and retaining our independent auditors and for overseeing their work. All audit services and all non-audit services, other than de minimis non-audit services, to be provided to us by our independent auditors must be approved in advance by our audit committee. We believe that the composition of our audit committee meets the requirements for independence under the current Nasdaq Capital Market and SEC rules and regulations. We believe that the functioning of our audit committee complies with the applicable requirements of the Nasdaq National Market and SEC rules and regulations. We intend to comply with future requirements as applicable.
Compensation Committee. The members of our compensation committee are Messrs. Wang, Feng and Huo. Mr. Huo chairs the compensation committee. The purpose of our compensation committee is to discharge the responsibilities of our board of directors relating to compensation of our executive officers. Specific responsibilities of our compensation committee include:
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| • | administering our stock incentive and employee stock purchase plans; and |
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| • | reviewing and making recommendations to our board with respect to incentive compensation and equity plans. |
Director Compensation
Directors are reimbursed for travel, lodging and other reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in attending meetings of our board of directors and for meetings of any committees of our board of directors on which they serve. Our directors do not currently receive cash compensation for attending board or committee meetings however we will be evaluating providing cash compensation to our board and committee members.
Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation
As noted above, the compensation committee of our board of directors consists of Messrs. Wang, Feng and Huo. None of our executive officers serve as a member of the board of directors or compensation committee of any entity that has one or more executive officers who serve on our board of directors or compensation committee.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The following table set forth information with respect to compensation paid by us to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. No other executive officer received compensation in excess of $100,000 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005
Summary Compensation Table
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NAME AND PRINCIPAL POSITION | | YEAR | | SALARY ($) | | BONUS ($) | | OTHER ANNUAL COMPENSATION ($) | | RESTRICTED STOCK AWARD(S) ($) | | SECURITIES UNDERLYING OPTIONS/SARS (#) | | LTIP PAYOUTS ($) | | ALL OTHER COMPENSATION ($) | |
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Xiao Ping Zhang, CEO | | | 2005 | | | 50,000 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
| | | 2004 | | | 50,000 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Stock Option Grant Exercises in 2005
None of our executive officers received any grants of options or other stock compensation during 2005. Additionally, none of our executive officers exercised any stock options or other rights to stock compensation in 2005.
Employment Agreements
The Company does not have employment agreements with any of its executive officers.
Severance and Change of Control Arrangements
There are no severance or change of control arrangements.
Equity Benefit Plans
2005 Stock Compensation Plan
Our 2005 Stock Compensation Plan was adopted by our board of directors in July 2005.
Share Reserve. We have reserved 1,700,000 shares for issuance under the 2005 Stock Compensation Plan.
Administration. The Compensation Committee of our board of directors administers the 2005 Compensation Plan and has complete discretion to make all decisions relating to our 2005 Compensation Plan. Our compensation committee may also re-price outstanding options and modify outstanding awards in other ways.
Eligibility. Employees, non-employee members of our board of directors, advisors and consultants are eligible to participate in our 2005 Stock Compensation Plan.
Types of Awards. Our 2005 Stock Compensation Plan provides for awards of stock options to purchase shares of our common stock and awards of restricted shares of our common stock, stock appreciation rights and performance shares.
Change in Control. If we are merged or consolidated with another company, and such merger or consolidation results in a change in control of SORL, an award under the 2005 Stock Compensation Plan will be subject to the terms of the merger agreement, which may provide that the option continues, is assumed or substituted, fully vests or is settled for the full value of such option in cash, followed by the cancellation of such option.
Amendments or Termination. Our board of directors may amend, suspend or terminate the 2005 Stock Compensation Plan at any time. If our board amends the plan, it does not need to seek stockholder approval of the amendment unless required to comply with any applicable tax or regulatory environment. No award may be made under the 2005 Stock Compensation Plan after the tenth anniversary of the effective date of the Plan.
Options The Board may determine the number of shares covered by each option, the exercise price therefore, the conditions and limitations on the exercise and any restrictions on the shares issuable. Optionees may pay the exercise price by using cash, shares of common stock that the optionee already owns or, at the election of the Board, a promissory note, an immediate sale of the option shares through a broker designated by us , or other property.
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Performance Shares. The Board may make performance share awards entitling recipients to acquire shares of Common Stock upon the attainment of specified performance goals.
Stock Appreciation Rights. A participant who exercises a stock appreciation right receives the increase in fair market value of our common stock over the fair market value on the date of grant.
Restricted Shares. Restricted shares may be awarded under the 2005 Stock Compensation Plan. Restricted shares vest at the times and payment terms therefor shall be determined by our compensation committee.
Adjustments. If there is a subdivision of our outstanding shares of common stock, a dividend declared in stock or a combination or consolidation of our outstanding shares of common stock into a lesser number of shares, corresponding adjustments will be automatically made in each of the following: (a) the number of shares of common stock available for future awards under the 2005 Stock Compensation Plan; (b) any limitation on the maximum number of shares of common stock that may be subject to awards in a fiscal year; (c) the number of shares of common stock covered by each outstanding option or stock appreciation right, as well as the exercise price under each such award; (d) the number of shares of common stock covered by the options to be granted under the automatic option grant program; or (e) the number of stock units included in any prior award that has not yet been settled.
Limitation of Liability and Indemnification of Officers and Directors
As permitted by Delaware law, we have adopted provisions in our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and bylaws, both of which will become effective upon the closing of this offering, that limit or eliminate the personal liability of our directors and officers to the fullest extent permitted by Delaware law, as it now exists or may in the future be amended, and against all expenses and liabilities reasonably incurred in connection with their service for or on behalf of SORL. In addition, the new amended and restated certificate of incorporation provides that our directors will not be personally liable for monetary damages to us for breaches of their fiduciary duty as directors, unless they violated their duty of loyalty to us or our stockholders, acted in bad faith, knowingly or intentionally violated the law, authorized illegal dividends or redemptions or derived an improper personal benefit from their action as directors. We maintain liability insurance which insures our directors and officers against certain losses and which insures us against our obligations to indemnify our directors and officers.
In addition, we have entered into separate indemnification agreements with each of our directors and officers. These agreements, among other things, require us to indemnify each director and officer to the fullest extent permitted by Delaware law, including indemnification of expenses such as attorneys’ fees, judgments, fines and settlement amounts incurred by the director or officer in any action or proceeding, including any action or proceeding by or in right of us, arising out of the person’s services as a director or officer. At present, we are not aware of any pending or threatened litigation or proceeding involving any of our directors, officer, employees or agents in which indemnification would be required or permitted. We believe provisions in our new amended and restated certificate of incorporation and indemnification agreements are necessary to attract and retain qualified persons as directors and officers.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The following table sets forth certain information known to us regarding beneficial ownership of our common stock as of December 31, 2005 and as adjusted to reflect the sale of the shares of common stock in this offering and the conversion of all outstanding shares of our convertible preferred stock by:
| • | each person known by us to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of any class of our voting securities; |
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| • | our named executive officers; |
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| • | each of our directors; and |
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| • | all executive officers and directors as a group. |
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Beneficial ownership is determined according to the rules of the SEC and generally means that a person has beneficial ownership of a security if he or she possesses sole or shared voting or investment power of that security, and includes options and warrants that are currently exercisable within 60 days. Information with respect to beneficial ownership has been furnished to us by each, director, executive officer or 5% or more stockholder, as the case may be. Unless otherwise indicated, to our knowledge, each stockholder possesses sole voting and investment power over the shares listed, except for shares owned jointly with that person’s spouse.
This table lists applicable percentage ownership based on 13,346,555 shares of common stock outstanding as of December 31, 2005.
The address for each of the stockholders in the table is c/o of the Company.
NAME OF BENEFICIAL OWNER | | AMOUNT AND NATURE BENEFICIAL OWNER | | POSITION | | PERCENT OF CLASS | |
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Xiao Ping Zhang | | 9,087,527 | | Chief Executive Officer and Chairman | | 68.1% | |
Xiao Feng Zhang | | 1,135,938 | | Chief Operating Officer and Director | | 8.5% | |
Zong Yun Zhou | | — | | Chief Financial Officer | | * | |
Jung Kang Chang | | — | | Director | | * | |
Zhang Li Min | | — | | Director | | * | |
Wang Zhizhong | | — | | Director | | * | |
Huo Yiguang | | — | | Director | | * | |
Jianghua Feng | | — | | Director | | * | |
Officers and Directors as a Group (8 persons) | | 10,223,465 | | | | 76.6% | |
PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS | | | | | | | |
Shu Ping Chi | | 1,135,938 | | | | 8.55% | |
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Capital Stock Issuances in the Reverse Acquisition
Pursuant to the reverse acquisition, Mr. Xiao Ping Zhang, our Chief Executive Officer, and Mr. Xiao Feng Zhang, our Chief Operating Officer, received 9,087,527 shares and 1,135,938 shares, respectively, of our Common Stock representing 68.4% and 8.55% respectively, of our outstanding shares.
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Ruili Group
Mr. Xiao Ping Zhang and Mr. Xiao Feng Zhang are the principal shareholders of the Ruili Group which was the owner of the assets contributed to the Joint Venture in the reverse acquisition. The Joint Venture purchases non-valve automotive products and packaging material from the Ruili Group. The Ruili Group also guarantees certain bank loans to the Joint Venture and licenses two patents and the trademark “SORL” to the Joint Venture on a royalty free basis.. The Company believes that the prices charged are at least as favorable to the Joint Venture as would be obtained from a third party.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
Rotenberg & Co. LLP, Certified Public Accountants, was the Registrant’s independent registered public accounting firm engaged to examine the financial statements of the Registrant for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005 and 2004. Hein & Associates LLP, was the Registrant’s independent registered public accounting firm engaged to examine the financial statements of the Registrant for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2003. The Registrant changed its fiscal year end from January 31 to December 31 on May 19, 2004. Rotenberg & Co. LLP performed the following services and has been paid the following fees.
FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005 and 2004
AUDIT FEES
Rotenberg & Co. LLP was paid aggregate fees of approximately $120,000 and $140,000 for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively, for professional services rendered for the audit of the Registrant’s annual financial statements and for the reviews of the financial statements included in the Registrant’s quarterly reports on Form 10-QSB for the periods ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, June 30, 2005 and 2004, as well as September 30, 2005 and 2004.
AUDIT-RELATED FEES
Rotenberg & Co. LLP was not paid additional fees for the fiscal years December 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004 for assurance and related services reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of the Registrant’s financial statements.
TAX FEES
Rotenberg & Co. LLP was not paid any fees for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004 for professional services rendered for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning. This service was not provided.
ALL OTHER FEES
Rotenberg & Co. LLP was paid no other fees for professional services during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004.
AUDIT COMMITTEE PRE-APPROVAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Our Audit Committee’s policy is to pre-approve all audit and permissible non-audit services provided by our independent auditors. These services may include audit services, audit-related services, tax services and other services. Pre-approval is generally provided for up to one year and any pre-approval is detailed as to the particular service or category of services. The independent auditor and management are required to periodically report to the Audit Committee regarding the extent of services provided by the independent auditor in accordance with this pre-approval.
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ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
EXHIBIT NO. | | DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION |
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3.1 | | Articles of Incorporation (1) |
3.2
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| Bylaws (1)
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10.1
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| Share Exchange Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (2)
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10.2
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| Joint Venture Agreement (3)
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31.1
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| Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 and Rule 15d-14(a), promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. (3)
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31.2
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| Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 and Rule 15d-14(a), promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. (3)
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32.1
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| Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Chief Executive Officer). (3)
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32.2
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| Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Chief Financial Officer). (3)
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(1) | Incorporated herein by reference from the Registrant’s Form 10-QSB filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, File No. 000-11991 on May 28, 2003. |
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(2) | Incorporated herein by reference from the Registrant’s Form 8-K Current Report and amendment thereto as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, on May 24, 2004. |
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(3) | Filed herewith. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, on this 25th day of March 2006.
| SORL AUTO PARTS, INC. |
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| By: | /s/ Xiao Ping Zhang |
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| | Xiao Ping Zhang |
| | Chief Executive Officer and Chairman |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following person on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities.
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/s/ Xiao Ping Zhang | | Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman | | March 25, 2006 |
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Xiao Ping Zhang | | | | |
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/s/ Xiao Feng Zhang | | Chief Operating Officer and Director | | March 25, 2006 |
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Xiao Feng Zhang | | | | |
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/s/ Zong Yun Zhou | | Chief Financial Officer | | March 25, 2006 |
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Zong Yun Zhou | | | | |
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/s/ Li Min Zhang | | Director | | March 25, 2006 |
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Li Min Zhang | | | | |
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/s/ Zhi Zhong Wang | | Director | | March 25, 2006 |
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Zhi Zhong Wang | | | | |
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/s/ Yi Guang Huo | | Director | | March 25, 2006 |
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Yi Guang Huo | | | | |
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/s/ Jiang Hua Feng | | Director | | March 25, 2006 |
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Jiang Hua Feng | | | | |
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/s/ Jung Kang Chang | | Director | | March 25, 2006 |
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Jung Kang Chang | | | | |
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