During the fourth quarter of 2005, a significant adjustment in the amount of $794,000 was made to provide for potentially uncollectible accounts. That change was necessitated by the extension of temporary special credit terms to certain customers. Those special credit terms extended payment arrangements for certain customers for up to one year or more.
The Company evaluates its accounts receivable for impairment on potentially uncollectible accounts each reporting period. The Company generally writes off any accounts it deems uncollectible during the period in which that determination is made. The Company also establishes an allowance based upon the overall balances and the aging of the accounts receivable. The overall increase in accounts receivable has necessitated an increase in the allowance for doubtful accounts based upon the Company’s policy.
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 as 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
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 interest 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.
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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.
FINANCIAL CONDITION
(1) | LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES |
OPERATING -The Company’s operations utilized cash resources of $8,714,706 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005, as compared to generating cash resources of $2,336,592 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.
The Company temporarily extended credit terms to selected OEM customers and aftermarket distributors to strengthen our competitiveness in the Chinese domestic market. The approval of the credit term extension is centralized at the top management level. Approval is granted to OEM customers based on evaluation of their financial strength, long-term viability and track records. The OEM customers who generally obtain extended terms are large, state-owned auto manufacturers with satisfactory track records with the Company.
In 2005, the Chinese Government’s macroeconomic control policy, which was designed to prevent a hyper expansionary economy, indirectly impacted China’s heavy duty truck market. Management believes the impact is temporary and will not impair the customers’ ability to participate in the overall high economic growth in China in the long run.
The Company temporarily extended credit terms to selected aftermarket distributors to support their financial needs for marketing activities in anticipating the aftermarket growth potentials. The authorized distributors sell only “SORL” products and have long term relationship with the Company. Management believes those receivables are collectible and under control. However, in accounting practice, management provides sufficient amount of allowance for doubtful accounts on a prudent basis.
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 WPI balances are incurred during later steps in manufacturing. The Company effectively adopts a “pull” system in its production.
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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 equipment purchase. Prepayments as of December 31, 2005 increased by 28% to $1.8 million from $1.4 million at the end of 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 $2,624,274 in the investing activities, including $2,623,151 for acquisition of property and equipment to support the growth of business. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, the Company utilized $638,635 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.
The Company primarily uses bank borrowings to finance the increased accounts receivables resulting from the extended credit terms to the customers. The Company maintains good relationships with local banks. We have secured sufficient lines of credit to cover working capital requirements, and expect the ability to obtain more credit line in the event that receivables continue to increase.
In addition, the Company actively seeks opportunities of fund raising, part of proceeds from which to supplement the working capital needs. Management deems the short term liquidity is at an acceptable level and under control.
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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Contractual Obligations
A summary of the Company’s contractual Obligations at December 31, 2005 is as follows:
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Short-Term Debt Obligations | | | (A) | | $ | 16,026,717 | | | 16,026,717 | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Capital Lease Obligations | | | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Operating Lease Obligations | | | (B) | | | 3,519,320 | | | 439,540 | | | 879,080 | | | 879,080 | | | 1,321,620 | |
Other Long-Term Liabilities Reflected on the Company’s Balance Sheet Under GAAP | | | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
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Total | | | | | $ | 19,546,037 | | | 16,466,257 | | | 879,080 | | | 879,080 | | | 1,321,620 | |
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| (A) | 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: |
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| | $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. |
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| | 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. |
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| (B) | 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. |
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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 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 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, 2006 | |
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Ruili Group Corporation China
We have audited the accompanying statements of income, changes in stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2003, of Ruili Group Corporation China, a People’s Republic of China limited liability company, (the “Company”). 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 audit 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. 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 audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the results of operations and cash flows of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2003, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America.
/s/ Clancy and Co., P.L.L.C. | |
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Clancy and Co., P.L.L.C. Phoenix, Arizona | |
April 1, 2004 | |
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SORL Auto Parts, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
December 31, 2005 and 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, $0.002 par value, 50,000,000 authorized, 13,346,555 and 13,282,253 issued and outstanding, respectively | | | | | | 26,693 | | | 26,565 | |
Additional Paid-In capital | | | | | | 4,444,118 | | | 4,082,246 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | | | | | | 336,993 | | | — | |
Retained earnings | | | | | | 11,176,554 | | | 6,226,944 | |
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Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity | | | US$ | | | 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
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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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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
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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 | ) | | — | |
Notes Receivables | | | | | | (1,358,429 | ) | | (129,675 | ) | | — | |
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 | ) | | — | |
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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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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Interest Paid | | | | | $ | 513,776 | | $ | 287,433 | | $ | 1,245,000 | |
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Income Taxes Paid | | | | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 435,000 | |
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Common stock Issued in Exchange for Preferred Stock | | | | | $ | — | | $ | 25,908 | | $ | — | |
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SORL AUTO PARTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 - | DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS |
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| 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. |
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NOTE 2 - | REORGANIZATION |
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| In March 2004, pursuant to a Joint Venture Agreement between the Ruili Group Co., Ltd., a PRC corporation (“Ruili Group”), and Fairford Holdings, Inc., a Hong Kong Company (“Fairford”), the parties formed a sino-foreign joint venture (the “Joint Venture”) under the name Ruili Group Ruian Auto Parts Co. Ltd., of which Fairford owned 90% and the Ruili Group owned 10%. The shareholders and their respective equity interests in Fairford and the Ruili Group were identical. In connection with its formation, the Joint Venture acquired the business segment of the Ruili Group relating to the manufacture and sale of various kinds of valves for automotive brake systems and related operations (the “Transferred Business”). This was accomplished by the transfer from the Ruili Group to Fairford of the relevant assets and liabilities of the Transferred Business including trade receivables, inventories, plant and machinery, and the assumption of short and long term borrowings for a purchase price of $6,390,000. The consideration was based on a valuation provided by Ruian Ruiyang Assets Valuation Co., Ltd., an independent PRC valuation firm. Fairford then transferred these assets and liabilities to the Joint Venture as consideration for its 90% ownership interest of the Joint Venture. The Ruili Group transferred inventory as its capital contribution for its 10% interest in the Joint Venture. The assets and liabilities transferred to the Joint Venture by Fairford and the Ruili Group represented all the assets and liabilities of the Transferred Business. Certain historical information of the Transferred Business is based on the operation of the Transferred Business when it was owned by the Ruili Group. |
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| In May 2004, pursuant to the terms of a Share Exchange Agreement (the “Exchange Agreement”) dated as of April 4, 2004, among the Company, Keating Reverse Merger Fund, LLC, Xiao Ping Zhang, Xiao Feng Zhang and Shuping Chi (collectively, the “Sellers”); and Fairford, the Company acquired from the Sellers (the “Acquisition”) all of the issued and outstanding equity interests of Fairford (the “Fairford Shares”). As consideration for the Fairford Shares, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of its Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, which were convertible into an aggregate of the 194,305,800 shares of common stock. The consideration for the Acquisition was determined through arms length negotiations between the management and the Fairford Sellers. As a result of the Acquisition, the Fairford Sellers acquired approximately 97.5% of the Company’s common stock on an as converted basis. |
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| A current report on Form 8-K was filed on May 24, 2004 to present the financials of the predecessor company (Ruili Group) for the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002. The historical financial statements filed with the 8-K reflected the assets and liabilities of both the Transferred Business and the non-transferred business. |
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| Subsequent to the transfer and reorganization that occurred in March, 2004, the Company began presenting its financial statements as that of the successor company, being only those assets, liabilities, results of operations, and cash flows relating to the Transferred Business. Prior periods were restated to reflect comparable prior period results of the Transferred Business. |
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NOTE 3 - | BASIS OF PRESENTATION OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
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| The financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2005 and 2004 have been prepared to present the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the continuing business of SORL Auto Parts, Inc (the successor’s financial statements). The financial statements reflect the accounts of the “transferred business” (as described in the preceding paragraphs titled “REORGANIZATION”), from the Ruili Group to the Joint Venture. |
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| The financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2003 have been restated to present the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the transferred business to provide comparative financial information to that of fiscal 2005 and2004. The financial statements have been restated to remove the assets, liabilities and results of operations related to “non-transferred business” as described in the preceding paragraphs titled “REORGANIZATION”. The assets, liabilities and results of operations of the “non-transferred business” have been presented as discontinued operations in the accompanying financial statements. These transactions have been accounted for as a reverse spin-off in according with EITF 02-11, Accounting for Reverse Spinoffs Followed by a Recapitalization. |
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NOTE 4 - | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
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| ACCOUNTING METHOD |
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| The Company uses the accrual method of accounting for financial statement and tax return purposes. |
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| PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION |
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| 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. |
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| USE OF ESTIMATES |
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| 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. |
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| FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS |
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| 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. |
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| RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| (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. |
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| (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 |
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| The Company considers all highly liquid instruments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. |
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| INVENTORIES |
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| 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. |
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| PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT |
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| 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 better7ments 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. |
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| IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLES AND ALLOWANCE FOR BAD DEBTS |
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| The Company presents accounts receivables, net of allowances for doubtful accounts and returns, to ensure accounts receivable are not overstated due to uncollectibility. |
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| During fiscal years ended December 31, 2003 and 2004 the Company’s general policy regarding the extension of credit terms was that invoices were due within 45 - 60 days of shipment. |
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| Beginning in 2005, in response to changing economic conditions in China, the Company has modified its collection policies. Certain individual customers or certain classes of customers may have custom payment arrangements based upon criteria set by management. |
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| Accounts receivables generated from credit sales in 2005 have general credit terms of 90 days for domestic aftermarket customers. However, the Company has extended credit terms to certain customers for a period of 1 year or more. As of December 31, 2005 and 2004 no customers had balances that are due in more than 1 year and accordingly all accounts receivable have been classified as current in the accompanying statements. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| NOTES RECEIVABLE |
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| 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. |
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| REVENUE RECOGNITION |
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| 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. Goods are generally only returnable if the product is defective. |
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| INCOME TAXES |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| Foreign currency gains and losses, if any, are included in the Consolidated Statements of Income as a component of other comprehensive income. |
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| STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION |
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| 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, 2006. |
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| The Company expects the adoption of this standard to have a material effect on its final financial statements, as discussed in Note 18, the Company has adopted a stock compensation plan which authorizes the Company to issue up to 1,700,000 shares of common stock over a 10-year period. The issuance of stock or granting of options, warrants or other common stock equivalents will result in a change to income based upon grant date fair value which will be recognized over the vesting period. |
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| RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES |
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| Research and development costs are classified as general and administrative expenses and are expensed as incurred. |
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| SHIPPING AND HANDLING COSTS |
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| Shipping and handling cost are classified as selling expenses and are expensed as incurred. Shipping and handling costs amounted to approximately $1,150,000, $638,000, and $470,000 for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively. |
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| ADVERTISING COSTS |
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| Advertising costs are classified as selling expenses and are expensed as incurred. |
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| WARRANTY CLAIMS |
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| 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. |
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| PURCHASE DISCOUNTS |
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| Purchase discounts, if applicable, are netted in the cost of goods sold. |
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| LEASE COMMITMENTS |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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NOTE 5 - | RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS |
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| 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. |
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| The following related party transactions occurred for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003: |
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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 | | | — | |
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 | | | — | |
| There were no related party transactions for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003. |
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NOTE 6 - | ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE |
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| The changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts at December 31, 2005 and 2004 are summarized as follows: |
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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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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 7 - | INVENTORIES |
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| On December 31, 2005 and 2004, inventories consist of the following: |
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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 8 - | PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT |
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| Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following, on December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003: |
| | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | |
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Machinery | | $ | 8,706,639 | | $ | 6,361,447 | | $ | 5,864,000 | |
Molds | | | 1,080,291 | | | 1,015,016 | | | 1,012,000 | |
Office equipment | | | 185,088 | | | 42,755 | | | — | |
Vehicle | | | 169,529 | | | 98,578 | | | 51,000 | |
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Sub-Total | | | 10,140,947 | | | 7,517,796 | | | 6,927,000 | |
Less: Accumulated depreciation | | | (3,024,281 | ) | | (2,165,142 | ) | | (1,630,000 | ) |
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Fixed Assets, net | | $ | 7,116,666 | | $ | 5,352,654 | | $ | 5,297,000 | |
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| Depreciation expense charged to operations was $859,139, $535,620, and $1,798,000 (rounded) for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003, respectively. |
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NOTE 9 - | INTANGIBLE ASSETS |
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| 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 and $0 as of December 31, 2003. Amortization expenses were $7,419 and $4,454 for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004 respectively. |
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| Future estimated amortization expense is as follows: |
2006 | | 2007 | | 2008 | | 2009 | | 2010 | | Thereafter | |
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$ | 5,076 | | $ | 3,617 | | $ | 3,617 | | $ | 3,617 | | $ | 3,617 | | $ | 12,880 | |
NOTE 10 - | PREPAYMENT |
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| Prepayment consisted of the following as of December 31, 2005 and 2004: |
| | 2005 | | 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 | |
NOTE 11 - | ACCRUED EXPENSES |
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| Accrued expenses consisted of the following as of December 31, 2005 and 2004: |
| | 2005 | | 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 12 - | BANK BORROWINGS |
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| Bank borrowings represent the following as of December 31: |
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| | 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: |
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| $10.25M | Guaranteed by Ruili Group Co., Ltd., a related party; |
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| $2.43M | Guaranteed by Ruili Group Co., Ltd., a related party, and Mr. Xiao Ping Zhang and Ms. Shu Ping Chi, both principal shareholders; |
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| $3.35M | Guaranteed by Shenghuabo Group Co., Ltd., a non-related party. |
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| 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. |
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NOTE 13 - | INCOME TAXES |
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| The Company is registered in the PRC, and is therefore subject to provincial 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Provision for income taxes consists of the following for the year ended December 31, 2003: |
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(In Thousands) | | | | |
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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: |
(In Thousands) | | | | |
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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 | |
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| (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. |
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| (ii) | Non-taxable income represented a government grant for the Company’s investment in research and development of new products. |
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| 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. |
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NOTE 14 - | LEASES |
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| 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, 2004, and 2003 was $439,009, $439,009, and $365,840, respectively. |
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| Future minimum rental payments for the years ended December 31 are as follows: |
2006 | | | 2007 | | | 2008 | | | 2009 | | | 2010 | | | Thereafter | | | Total | |
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$ | 439,540 | | $ | 439,540 | | $ | 439,540 | | $ | 439,540 | | $ | 439,540 | | $ | 1,321,620 | | $ | 3,519,320 | |
NOTE 15 - | ADVERTISING COSTS |
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| Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are classified as selling expenses. Advertising costs were $19,622, $1,661, and $8,069, for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003, respectively. |
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NOTE 16 - | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES |
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| Research and development costs are expensed as incurred and were $361,503, $79,962, and $55,784, for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003, respectively. |
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NOTE 17 - | WARRANTY CLAIMS |
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| Warranty claims were $778,763, $205,314 and $112,063 for the fiscal years ended on December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003 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 | |
NOTE 18 - | STOCK COMPENSATION PLAN |
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| 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 resulting in a change to income of $297,000. The value of the stock issued was determined by using the approximate quoted market price of the stock at the date of issuance. The above issuance did not result in any cash outflows to the Company. |
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| Additionally, the Company issued 10,000 shares of common stock to consultants valued at $6.50 per share resulting in a change to income of $65,000. During 2005, the value of the stock issued was determined by using the approximated quoted market price at the date of issuance. The above issuance did not result in any cash outflows to the Company. |
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| No stock options, warrants or similar stock equivalent instruments were issued during 2005. |
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NOTE 19 - | SUBSEQUENT EVENT |
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| 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. |
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| 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. The Warrant shall be exercisable at any time during the four-year period commencing on the date thereof at an exercise price of $6.25 per share. |
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| On March 1, 2006, the Company resolved to issue 60,000 options with an exercise price of $4.79 per share and three-year validity to the four independent directors under the 2005 Stock Compensation Plan. These options will be vested 3 years after date of grant. |
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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) |
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3.2 | | Bylaws (1) |
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10.1 | | Share Exchange Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (2) |
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10.2 | | Joint Venture Agreement (3) |
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10.3 | | 2005 Stock Compensation Plan (3) |
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23.1 | | Consent of Rotenberg & Co., LLP |
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23.2 | | Consent of Clancy and Co., PLLC |
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31.1 | | 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. |
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31.2 | | 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. |
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32.1 | | 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). |
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32.2 | | 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). |
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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) | Previously filed. |
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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 24th day of July 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.
Name | | Position | | Date |
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/s/Xiao Ping Zhang | | Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman | | July 24, 2006 |
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Xiao Ping Zhang | | | | |
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/s/Xiao Feng Zhang | | Chief Operating Officer and Director | | July 24, 2006 |
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Xiao Feng Zhang | | | | |
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/s/Zong Yun Zhou | | Chief Financial Officer | | July 24, 2006 |
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Zong Yun Zhou | | | | |
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/s/Li Min Zhang | | Director | | July 24, 2006 |
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Li Min Zhang | | | | |
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/s/ Zhi Zhong Wang | | Director | | July 24, 2006 |
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Zhi Zhong Wang | | | | |
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/s/Yi Guang Huo | | Director | | July 24, 2006 |
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Yi Guang Huo | | | | |
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/s/Jiang Hua Feng | | Director | | July 24, 2006 |
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Jiang Hua Feng | | | | |
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/s/Jung Kang Chang | | Director | | July 24, 2006 |
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Jung Kang Chang | | | | |