Form 10-QSB
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
(Mark One)
x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2008
o TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT
For the transition period from_______to______
Commission File Number 000-12561
China Solar & Clean Energy Solutions, Inc.
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
Nevada | 95-3819300 |
(State or other jurisdiction of | (IRS. Employer |
incorporation or organization) | Identification No.) |
Building 3 No. 28, Feng Tai North Road, Beijing, China 100071
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
+86-10-63850516
(Issuer's telephone number)
Deli Solar (USA), Inc
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes x No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes o No x
APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS
Check whether the registrant filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Section 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act after the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court.
Yes o No o
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS
State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common equity, as of the latest practicable date: there were 13,507,901 shares of common stock outstanding as of May 9, 2008.
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one) Yes o No x
China Solar & Clean Energy Solutions, Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I Financial Information | Page |
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Item 1. Unaudited Financial Statements. | 2 |
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007 | 2 |
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 | 3 |
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 | 4 |
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the three months ended March 31, 2008 | 5 |
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | 6 |
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation. | 15 |
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Item 3A(T) Controls and Procedures. | 22 |
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PART II Other Information | 24 |
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Item 6. Exhibits. | 24 |
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Signatures | 25 |
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Exhibits/Certifications | |
Item 1. Financial Statements
CHINA SOLAR & CLEAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”), except for number of shares)
| | As of March 31, | | As of December 31, | |
| | 2008 | | 2007 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | (Note 1) | |
ASSETS | | | | | |
Current assets: | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 10,733,793 | | $ | 5,466,637 | |
Accounts receivable, net | | | 7,116,825 | | | 7,453,009 | |
Inventories | | | 4,065,773 | | | 3,875,658 | |
Other receivables and prepayments | | | 4,959,380 | | | 1,637,948 | |
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Total current assets | | | 26,875,771 | | | 18,433,252 | |
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Property, plant and equipment, net | | | 9,401,021 | | | 8,819,216 | |
Goodwill | | | 1,789,324 | | | 1,789,324 | |
Intangible assets, net | | | 1,651,885 | | | 1,597,921 | |
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TOTAL ASSETS | | | 39,718,001 | | | 30,639,713 | |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | | | | | | |
Current liabilities: | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable, trade | | $ | 1,254,717 | | $ | 2,111,028 | |
Income tax payables | | | 1,411,384 | | | 1,108,433 | |
Other payables and accrued liabilities | | | 6,906,468 | | | 8,552,452 | |
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Total current liabilities | | | 9,572,569 | | | 11,771,913 | |
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Deferred tax liabilities | | | 259,612 | | | - | |
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Minority interests | | | 1,454,872 | | | 935,825 | |
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Stockholders’ equity: | | | | | | | |
Convertible preferred stock | | | 1,609 | | | 1,774 | |
Common stock | | | 11,136 | | | 6,205 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 19,358,497 | | | 9,260,607 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | | | 1,140,936 | | | 1,134,270 | |
Retained earnings | | | 7,918,770 | | | 7,529,119 | |
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Total stockholders’ equity | | | 28,430,948 | | | 17,931,975 | |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | | 39,718,001 | | | 30,639,713 | |
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
CHINA SOLAR & CLEAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”))
(Unaudited)
| | For the three months ended March 31, | |
| | 2008 | | 2007 | |
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Revenue, net | | $ | 8,300,076 | | $ | 2,995,863 | |
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Cost of revenue | | | 5,845,016 | | | 2,248,915 | |
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Gross profit | | | 2,455,060 | | | 746,948 | |
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Operating expenses: | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 149,167 | | | 35,336 | |
Selling and distribution | | | 502,563 | | | 44,030 | |
General and administrative | | | 601,653 | | | 393,957 | |
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Total operating expenses | | | 1,253,383 | | | 473,323 | |
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Income from operations | | | 1,201,677 | | | 273,625 | |
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Other income (expenses): | | | | | | | |
Other income | | | 41,090 | | | 1,657 | |
Interest expense | | | (33,838 | ) | | - | |
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Total other income (expenses) | | | 7,252 | | | 1,657 | |
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Income before income taxes and minority interest | | | 1,208,929 | | | 275,282 | |
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Income tax expense | | | 346,263 | | | - | |
Income before minority interst | | | 862,666 | | | 275,282 | |
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Minority interests | | | 473,015 | | | - | |
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NET INCOME | | $ | 389,651 | | $ | 275,282 | |
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Net income per share - basic | | $ | 0.05 | | $ | 0.04 | |
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Net income per share - diluted | | $ | 0.03 | | $ | 0.04 | |
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Weighted average shares outstanding - basic | | | 8,009,713 | | | 6,205,290 | |
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Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted | | | 15,284,770 | | | 6,957,876 | |
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
CHINA SOLAR & CLEAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”))
(Unaudited)
| | For the three months ended March 31, | |
| | 2008 | | 2007 | |
Cash flows from operating activities: | | | | | |
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities | | | (4,104,527 | ) | | 909,192 | |
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Cash flows from investing activities: | | | | | | | |
Purchase of property, plant and equipment | | | (730,974 | ) | | (154,617 | ) |
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Net cash used in investing activities | | | (730,974 | ) | | (154,617 | ) |
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Cash flows from financing activities: | | | | | | | |
Private placement sale of common stock | | | 9,995,156 | | | | |
Warrant exercise of common stock | | | 107,500 | | | - | |
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Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | | | 10,102,656 | | | - | |
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Foreign currency translation adjustment | | | - | | | 27,551 | |
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NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | | | 5,267,155 | | | 782,126 | |
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD | | | 5,466,637 | | | 3,212,065 | |
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD | | $ | 10,733,793 | | | 3,994,191 | |
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION | | | |
Cash paid for income taxes | | $ | 31,978 | | $ | - | |
Cash paid for interest expenses | | $ | 33,838 | | $ | - | |
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
CHINA SOLAR & CLEAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”), except for number of shares)
| | Preferred stock | | Common stock | | Additional paid-in | | Accumulated other comprehensive | | Retained | | Total stockholders’ | |
| | No. of shares | | Par value | | No. of shares | | Par value | | capital | | income | | earnings | | equity | |
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Balance as of December 31, 2007 | | | 1,774,194 | | $ | 1,774 | | | 6,205,290 | | $ | 6,205 | | $ | 9,260,607 | | $ | 1,134,270 | | $ | 7,529,119 | | $ | 17,931,975 | |
Shares issued for private placement, net of offering costs of $1,264,451 in cash and $541,695 in warrants. | | | | | | | | | 4,691,499 | | | 4,691 | | | 9,990,465 | | | | | | | | | 9,995,156 | |
Warrant exercised | | | | | | | | | 75,000 | | | 75 | | | 107,425 | | | | | | | | | 107,500 | |
Preferred share converted | | | (164,516 | ) | | (165 | ) | | 164,516 | | | 165 | | | | | | | | | | | | - | |
Comprehensive income: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2008 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 389,651 | | | 389,651 | |
Foreign currency translation adjustment | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,666 | | | | | | 6,666 | |
Comprehensive income: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance as of March 31, 2008 | | | 1,609,678 | | $ | 1,609 | | | 11,136,305 | | $ | 11,136 | | $ | 19,358,497 | | $ | 1,140,936 | | $ | 7,918,770 | | $ | 28,430,948 | |
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
The accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2007 has been derived from audited financial statements and the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and the interim reporting requirements of Regulation S-X. They do not include all of the information and footnotes for complete consolidated financial statements as required by GAAP. In management's opinion, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.
The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 presented are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year.
There is no provision for dividends for the quarter to which this quarterly report relates.
2. ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS BACKGROUND
China Solar & Clean Energy Solutions, Inc. (“China Solar”), formerly known as Deli Solar (USA) Inc. was incorporated in the State of Nevada on March 21, 1983 as Meditech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Meditech”). In late 2004, the Board of Directors of Meditech contemplated a strategic reorganization with Deli Solar Holding Ltd., a corporation organized in the British Virgin Islands (“Deli Solar (BVI)”). In contemplation of the reorganization, the Board of Directors resolved to spin off Meditech's drug development business to the shareholders of Meditech of record on February 17, 2005, through a pro rata distribution in the form of a stock dividend. The spin-off was completed on August 29, 2005. The acquisition of Deli Solar (BVI) was accounted for as a recapitalization of Deli Solar (BVI).
Deli Solar (BVI) was formed in June 2004. On August 1, 2004, Deli Solar (BVI) purchased Bazhou Deli Solar Energy Heating Co., Ltd. (“Deli Solar (Bazhou)”), a corporation duly organized under the laws of the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”) from Messrs. Deli Du, Xiao'er Du, and Xiaosan Du for RMB 6,800,000. As a result of this transaction, Deli Solar (Bazhou) became a wholly-foreign owned enterprise ("WFOE") under PRC law on March 30, 2005. This acquisition was accounted for as a transfer of entities under common control.
Deli Solar (Bazhou) was incorporated on August 19, 1997 under the laws of the PRC. In the PRC, Ltd, or Limited, is equivalent to Inc, or Incorporated, in the United States (“US”).
The result of the above transactions is that Deli Solar (BVI) is now our direct, wholly-owned subsidiary and Deli Solar (Bazhou) remains a wholly-owned subsidiary of Deli Solar (BVI).
On November 21, 2005 Deli Solar (Bazhou) acquired Ailiyang Solar Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (“Ailiyang”), an entity formerly controlled by the owners of Deli Solar (Bazhou). The transaction was accounted for as a transfer of entities under common control.
Beijing Deli Solar Technology Development Co., Ltd. (“Deli Solar (Beijing)”) was founded in 2006 and is principally engaged in solar power heater integrated construction projects in major cities in the PRC.
In January 2007, Deli Solar (Bazhou) via Mr. Deli Du, set up a branch sales offices in the city of Lian Yun Gang and the City of Bazhou to cope with the increasing sales demand in that region. This branch office exists in the form of a sole-proprietorship set up in the name of Mr. Deli Du but is beneficially owned by Deli Solar (Bazhou), so is regarded as a variable interest entity (“VIE”) by the Company.
On July 1, 2007, Deli Solar (Beijing) acquired 51% of Tianjin Hua Neng Energy Equipment Company (“Tianjin Huaneng”), which manufactures energy saving boilers and environmental protection equipment for industrial customers.
China Solar, Deli Solar (BVI), Deli Solar (Bazhou), Ailiyang, Deli Solar (Beijing) and Tianjin Huaneng are hereinafter referred to as (“the Company”).
3. RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In 2008, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted rule amendments that replace the category of “Small Business Issuers” with a broader category of “Smaller Reporting Companies.” Under these rules, a "Smaller Reporting Company" is a company with a public float less than $75,000,000 (measured at end of Q2). Companies that meet this definition are able to elect "scaled disclosure standards" on an item-by-item or "a-la-carte" basis. With this change, the SEC has streamlined and simplified reporting for many companies, and has not added any significant disclosure requirements.
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, "The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities" ("SFAS No. 159"). SFAS No. 159 permits entities to choose to measure, on an item-by-item basis, specified financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected are required to be reported in earnings at each reporting date. SFAS No. 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, the provisions of which are required to be applied prospectively. The Company believes that SFAS 159 should not have a material impact on the consolidated financial position or results of operations.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (Revised 2007), "Business Combinations" ("SFAS No. 141R"). SFAS No. 141R will change the accounting for business combinations. Under SFAS No. 141R, an acquiring entity will be required to recognize all the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a transaction at the acquisition-date fair value with limited exceptions. SFAS No. 141R will change the accounting treatment and disclosure for certain specific items in a business combination. SFAS No. 141R applies prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Accordingly, any business combinations the Company engages in will be recorded and disclosed following existing GAAP until January 1, 2009. The Company expects SFAS No. 141R will have an impact on accounting for business combinations once adopted but the effect is dependent upon acquisitions at that time. The Company is still assessing the impact of this pronouncement.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, "Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements--An Amendment of ARB No. 51, or SFAS No. 160" ("SFAS No. 160"). SFAS No. 160 establishes new accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. SFAS No. 160 is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008. The Company believes that SFAS 160 should not have a material impact on the consolidated financial position or results of operations.
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, "Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" ("SFAS No. 161"). SFAS 161 requires companies with derivative instruments to disclose information that should enable financial-statement users to understand how and why a company uses derivative instruments, how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under FASB Statement No. 133 "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" and how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect a company's financial position, financial performance and cash flows. SFAS 161 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. The adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's future financial position or results of operations.
4. INVENTORIES
Inventories consisted of the following:
| | As of March 31, 2008 | | As of December 31, 2007 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | |
Raw materials | | $ | 688,814 | | $ | 656,605 | |
Consumables | | | 5,621 | | | 5,359 | |
Work-in-process | | | 2,585,331 | | | 2,464,441 | |
Finished goods | | | 786,007 | | | 749,253 | |
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Inventories | | $ | 4,065,773 | | $ | 3,875,658 | |
5. STOCK HOLDERS’ EQUITY
Issuance of Common Stock
On February 29, 2008, the Company completed a private placement of 4,691,499 shares of common stock for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $11,300,000. The Company received $9,995,156 as net proceeds from this financing.
In connection with the private placement, the Company deposited 2,000,000 shares of common stock (“Make Good Shares”) into escrow and we are required to deliver (i) 1,000,000 of the Make Good Shares to the investors on a pro rata basis for no additional consideration in the event that the Company’s after-tax net income for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2008 is less than $4.8 million; and (ii) 1,000,000 of the Make Good Shares to the investors on a pro rata basis for no additional consideration in the event that the Company’s after-tax net income for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2009 is less than $8 million. In accordance with SFAS 128, Earnings Per Share, the 2,000,000 shares held in escrow were not included in the diluted earnings per share calculation as the contingency provision is met at the end of a reporting period.
During the three months ended March 31, 2008, the Company issued 164,516 shares of common stock as part of the conversion of the Series A Preferred Stock.
During the three months ended March 31, 2008, certain investors exercised their warrants to purchase an aggregate of 75,000 shares of common stock totaling $107,500.
Warrants Issued to Placement Agent
In connection with the private placement, the Company issued to Roth Capital Partners LLC as placement agent, warrants to purchase 469,150 shares of common stock exercisable for a period of five years at an exercise price equal to $2.88 per share. These warrants are immediately exerciseable. The fair value of the warrants was estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. In calculating the fair value of the warrants, management used the closing price of the common stock on February 29, 2008, of $2.71 per share, plus the following assumptions:
Risk free interest rate (%) | | | 5.00 | % |
Dividend yield (%) | | | 0.00 | % |
Expected life of warrant grants (years) | | | 5 years | |
Expected volatility of warrant grants (%) | | | 43.79 | % |
The Company valued the warrants at US$1.155 per share, or $541,695 in aggregate, in accordance with SFAS 123R. The $541,695 was recorded as offering costs which offset additional paid-in capital in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2008.
A summary of the status of the Company’s outstanding common stock warrants as of March 31, 2008:
| | Number of Shares | | Weighted- average Exercise Price | | Weighted- average Remaining Contractual Term | | Aggregate Intrinsic Value | |
Outstanding at December 31, 2007 | | | 5,555,559 | | $ | 2.73 | | | 3.76 years | | $ | 354,839 | |
Granted | | | 469,150 | | | 2.88 | | | 5.00 years | | | — | |
Exercised | | | (50,000 | ) | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Forfeited | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Expired | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Outstanding and Exercisable at March 31, 2008 | | | 5,974,709 | | $ | 2.74 | | | 4.38 years | | $ | 354,839 | |
Registration Rights Agreement
In connection with the private placement the Company entered into a registration rights agreement with the investors on February 25, 2008 which requires us to file with the SEC a "resale" registration statement providing for the resale of (i) all of the 4,691,499 shares of common stock sold to the investors, (ii) the 2,000,000 “make good shares” and (iii) the 469,150 shares underlying the placement agent warrants (collectively, the “registrable securities”) for an offering to be made on a continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
The Company agreed, among other things, to prepare and file an initial registration statement within 45 days of the closing date (i.e. April 14, 2008) to register for resale part of the registrable securities (other than the 2,000,000 make good shares) and to cause that registration statement to be declared effective by the earlier to occur of (i) 150 days after the closing date, or (ii) the fifth trading day following the day the Company receive notice from the SEC that the initial registration statement will not be reviewed or is no longer subject to further review and comments.
The Company is required to file additional registration statements covering all of the remaining registrable securities (or such lesser number as the SEC deems appropriate) if any registrable securities could not be registered in the initial registration statement, by the 15th day following the date we are able to effect the registration of such securities in accordance with any SEC restrictions.
The Company failure to meet this schedule and other timetables provided in the registration rights agreement could result in the imposition of liquidated damages. No liquidated damages will accrue on any registrable securities which the SEC has requested (due to the application of Rule 415) the Company to remove from the registration statement and the required effectiveness date for such securities will be tolled until such time as the Company are able to effect the registration of those securities in accordance with any SEC restrictions.
6. INCOME TAXES
The Company is registered in the United States of America and has operations in three tax jurisdictions: the United States of America, British Virgin Island (“BVI”) and the PRC. The operations in the United States of America and British Virgin Island have incurred net operating losses for income tax purposes. The Company generated substantially its net income from the operation of its subsidiary in the PRC and is subject to the PRC tax jurisdiction. The Company has recorded an income tax provision for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007.
United States of America
China Solar was incorporated in the State of Nevada and is subject to the tax laws of United States of America. As of March 31, 2008, the operation in the United States of America incurred $146,103 of net operating losses available for federal tax purposes, which are available to offset future taxable income. The net operating loss carry forwards will to expire through 2028, if unutilized. The Company has provided for a full valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets of $146,103 on the expected future tax benefits from the net operating loss carryforwards as the management believes it is more likely than not that these assets will not be realized in the future.
British Virgin Island
Under the current BVI law, the Company is not subject to tax on income.
The PRC
The Company's subsidiaries operating in the PRC are Deli Solar (Bazhou), Deli Solar (Beijing), Ailiyang, Tianjin Huaneng and SZPSP.
Of these subsidiaries Ailiyang, Tianjin Huaneng and SZPSP are domestically owned and subject to the Corporate Income Tax (“CIT”) governed by the Income Tax Law of the People’s Republic of China, at a statutory rate of 25%.
In March 2005, the Deli Solar (Bazhou) became a foreign investment enterprise. Hence, effective from the year ended 2005, Deli Solar (Bazhou) is entitled to a two-year exemption from enterprise income tax (which expired at the end of 2007) and a reduced enterprise income tax rate of 15% for the following three years.
In September 2006, the Deli Solar (Beijing) was founded as a foreign investment enterprise. Hence, effective from the year ended 2006, Deli Solar (Beijing) is entitled to a two-year exemption from enterprise income tax and a reduced enterprise income tax rate of 15% for the following three years.
On March 16, 2007, the National People’s Congress approved the Corporate Income Tax Law of the People’s Republic of China (the “New CIT Law”). The New CIT Law, among other things, imposes a unified income tax rate of 25% for both domestic and foreign invested enterprises with effect from January 1, 2008. Tianjin Huaneng is now is subject to CIT at a statutory rate of 25%. However, as foreign invested enterprises, Deli Solar (Bazhou) and Deli Solar (Beijing) can continue to enjoy the lower CIT rate of 15% until their tax holiday expires.
The Company’s effective income tax rates for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 were both 15%.
7. SEGMENT REPORTING, GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
(a) Business information
The Company has two reportable segments namely solar heater/boiler related products and heat pipe related products for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007. The solar heater/boiler related products are mainly under the management of Deli Solar (Bazhou) while the heat pipe related products are energy-savings projects under the management of Tianjin Huaneng.
An analysis of the Company’s revenue and total assets are as follows:
| | Three months ended March 31, | |
| | 2008 | | 2007 | |
Revenue: | | | | | |
Solar Heater/Boiler related products | | $ | 2,829,815 | | $ | 2,995,863 | |
Heat Pipe related products | | | 5,470,261 | | | | |
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| | $ | 8,300,076 | | $ | 2,995,863 | |
| | Three months ended March 31, | |
| | 2008 | | 2007 | |
Gross profit: | | | | | |
Solar Heater/Boiler related products | | $ | 574,893 | | $ | 746,948 | |
Heat Pipe related products | | | 1,880,167 | | | | |
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| | $ | 2,455,060 | | $ | 746,948 | |
| | As of March 31, 2008 | | As of December 31, 2007 | |
Total assets: | | | | | |
Solar Heater/Boiler related products | | $ | 22,971,381 | | $ | 18,690,225 | |
Heat Pipe related products | | | 11,098,392 | | | 9,029,994 | |
Unallocated | | | 5,648,228 | | | 2,919,494 | |
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| | $ | 39,718,001 | | $ | 30,639,713 | |
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Total goodwill: | | | | | | | |
Solar Heater/Boiler related products | | | | | | | |
Heat Pipe related products | | $ | 1,789,324 | | $ | 1,789,324 | |
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| | $ | 1,789,324 | | $ | 1,789,324 | |
(b) Geographic information
The Company operates in the PRC and all of the company’s long lived assets are located in the PRC. In respect of geographical segment reporting, sales are based on the country in which the customer is located and total assets and capital expenditure are based on the country where the assets are located.
The Company’s operations are located in PRC, which is the main geographical area. The Company’s sales and total assets by geographical market are analyzed as follows:
| | Three months ended March 31, | |
| | 2008 | | 2007 | |
Revenue: | | | | | |
PRC | | $ | 7,320,833 | | $ | 2,995,863 | |
Others | | | 979,243 | | | | |
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| | $ | 8,300,076 | | $ | 2,995,863 | |
| | Three months ended March 31, | |
| | 2008 | | 2007 | |
Gross profit: | | | | | |
PRC | | $ | 2,038,300 | | $ | 746,948 | |
Others | | | 416,760 | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | $ | 2,455,060 | | $ | 746,948 | |
| | As of March 31, 2008 | | As of December 31, 2007 | |
Total assets: | | | | | |
PRC | | $ | 37,835,101 | | $ | 29,107,727 | |
Others | | | 1,882,900 | | | 1,531,986 | |
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| | $ | 39,718,001 | | $ | 30,639,713 | |
8. BUSINESS ACQUISITION
On January 9, 2008, Beijing Deli Solar Technology Development Co., Ltd, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary (“Deli Solar (Beijing)”), entered into an Equity Purchase Agreement and Complementary Agreement to the Equity Purchase Agreement to acquire 100% of the outstanding equity interest of Shenzhen Pengsangpu Solar Industrial Products Corporation (“SZPSP”) from its shareholders. On March 25, 2008, both parties signed a Supplmentary Agreement to the Equity Purchase Agreement and the Complementary Agreement to amend and supplement the previous agreements and set forth the final terms of the total purchase price and payment method of the acquisition.
Under the agreements, Deli Solar (Beijing) agreed to purchase the 100% equity interest of SZPSP from its three shareholders. $4,087,832 (RMB 28.8 million) of the purchase price was payable in cash. The three shareholders of SZPSP agreed to loan the cash proceeds back to SZPSP interest free to be used for working capital. Fifty (50%) of the principal amount of the loan is required to be paid prior to March 31, 2009 and the remaining 50% balance is required to be paid prior to March 31, 2010.
In addition to the cash portion of the purchase price, the parties agreed to an additional consideration of RMB 20 million (approximately $2,839,458) to represent the agreed-upon value of SZPSP’s intangible assets.
This portion is required to be paid in the form of 1,419,729 shares of the Company’s common stock (which was based on the average closing price of the common stock for the 30 days immediately preceding the execution of the Complementary Agreement (the “Share Price”)), provided that if on March 31, 2010 the common stock price is lower than the Share Price, the Company will pay the difference. Fifty percent (50%) of these shares will be transferable and unrestricted on or after March 31, 2009 and the remaining fifty percent (50%) will be transferable on or after March 31, 2010. The shares are required to be transferred to SZPSP within 180 days of the closing. In addition, as part of the purchase price, the shareholders of SZPSP will receive five years warrants to purchase a total of 141,973 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.50 per share, subject to future adjustment.
SZPSP warranted in the Complementary Agreement that if (i) its sales revenue is less than RMB 99 million (approximately $13,670,068) with an after-tax net profit of less than RMB 9.43 million (approximately $1,302,108) for the year ended December 31, 2008; or (ii) if in the year ended December 31, 2009, it does not reach the targeted sales revenue of RMB 143.9 million (approximately $19,868,336) or the after-tax net profit of RMB 12.13 million (approximately $1,674,789), SZPSP will pay the difference between the revenue and the targeted revenue of the year specified by reducing the amount payable on the shareholders’ loan. If the shareholders’ loan is not sufficient to pay the difference, the common shares held by SZPSP will be returned to us to the extent necessary for the remaining balance.
The accounting date of the acquisition was April 1, 2008 and was accounted for under the purchase method. SZPSP results of operations have been not included in the three months ended March 31, 2008 consolidated financial statements. The acquisition of SZPSP will enable the Company to immediately begin leveraging its technology and engineering capabilities and expertise, and will significantly expand China Solar's customer base and presents a commercial and industrial market opportunity for solar water heaters in southern China.
The estimated aggregate purchase price was $7,019,483. Below is a summary of the total purchase price:
Cash | | $ | 4,087,832 | |
Fair value of 1,419,729 common stock | | | 2,839,458 | |
Fair value of 141,973 warrants | | | 92,193 | |
Total purchase price | | $ | 7,019,483 | |
We continue to evaluate the purchase price allocation for the SZPSP acquisition, including intangible assets, contingent liabilities and property, plant and equipment.
The following unaudited pro forma financial information for the Company gives effect to the 2008 acquisition as if they had occurred on January 1, 2008. These pro forma results do not purport to be indicative of the results of operations which actually would have resulted had the acquisitions occurred on such date or to project the Company’s results of operations for any future period.
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| | For the three months ended March 31, 2008 | |
| | | |
Pro forma revenues | | $ | 9,103,896 | |
Pro forma net income | | | 647,940 | |
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Pro forma earnings per common share — net income | | | | |
Basic | | $ | 0.08 | |
Diluted | | $ | 0.04 | |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding | | | | |
Basic | | | 8,009,713 | |
Diluted | | | 15,284,770 | |
Under an engagement agreement dated January 16, 2008 between the Company and Roth Capital Partners, LLC (“Roth”), Roth acted as a placement agent for the Company in connection with during the private placement of approximately 4.7 million shares of our common stock which was consummated in February 2008 (the “Offering”). Under a certain agreement, dated as of March 21, 2007 by and among Trenwith Securities, LLC (“Trenwith”) and the Company (the “Trenwith Agreement”), Trenwith was granted certain rights, including the right to act as placement agent in connection with a subsequent private placement of the Company’s securities at fees which are mutually acceptable within a period of 24 months after the closing of the June 2007 financing. Trenwith believes that it had the right to act as placement agent with respect to the Offering and has threatened to bring proceedings against the Company for alleged violation of its rights under the Trenwith Agreement. The Company disputes these claims and intends to vigorously defend any lawsuit which Trenwith may commence.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation
FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION - Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") includes "forward-looking statements". All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this MD&A regarding the Company's financial position, business strategy and plans and objectives of management of the Company for future operations are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements rely on a number of assumptions concerning future events and are subject to a number of uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside of the Company's control, that could cause actual results to materially differ from such statements. While the Company believes that the assumptions concerning future events are reasonable, it cautions that there are inherent difficulties in predicting certain important factors, especially the timing and magnitude of technological advances; the prospects for future acquisitions; the competition in the solar water heaters and boilers industry and the impact of such competition on pricing, revenues and margins; uncertainties surrounding budget reductions or changes in funding priorities of existing government programs and the cost of attracting and retaining highly skilled personnel.
Overview
We are engaged in the solar and renewable energy business in the People's Republic of China (“PRC”).
Our business is conducted through our wholly-owned PRC based operating subsidiaries, Deli Solar (Bazhou) and Deli Solar (Beijing) and our recently acquired indirect majority owned subsidiary Tianjin Huaneng Group Energy Equipment Co., Ltd. (“Tianjin Huaneng”) and indirect subsidiary Shenzhen PengSangPu Solar Industrial Products Corporation (“SZPSP”).
The Company has two reportable segments namely solar heater/boiler related products and heat pipe related products. The solar heater/boiler related products are mainly sold by Deli Solar (Bazhou) while the heat pipe related products are energy-savings projects sold by Tianjin Huaneng.
Deli Solar (Bazhou), founded in 1997, designs, manufactures and sells renewable energy systems to produce hot water and for space heating in the PRC. Deli Solar (Bazhou)’s principal products are solar hot water heaters and multifunctional space heating products, including coal-fired boilers for residential use. Deli Solar (Bazhou) also sells component parts for its systems, and provides after-sales maintenance and repair services.
Deli Solar (Beijing), established during the second quarter of 2006, is principally engaged in the installation of large solar water heaters in construction projects in major cities in the PRC, including Beijing.
Tianjin Huaneng manufactures heating products such as heating pipes, heat exchangers, specialty heating pipes and tubes, high temperature hot blast stoves, heating filters, normal pressure water boilers, solar energy water heaters and radiators.
SZPSP is principally engaged in the manufacture of solar hot water systems for commercial use. Its customers include factories, hospitals, schools and hotels. SZPSP’s solar energy products include flat plate solar collectors, solar water heater systems, central solar water heater system and solar energy photovoltaic technology, etc.
Approximately 34% of our sales revenues for the three month period ended March 31, 2008 were derived from sales of our solar water heaters and boiler related products and approximately 66% derived from sales of heat pipe related products.
Approximately 88% of our sales revenues for the three month period ended March 31, 2008 were derived from sales made to PRC based customers. Approximately 12% of our sales revenues were derived from the international market (8% from Singapore and 4% from Taiwan) all of which were sales of heat pipe related products made by Tianjin Huaneng.
Recent Developments
Additional Capital
February 2008 Private Placement
On February 25, 2008 we raised gross proceeds of approximately $11,300,000 in a private placement providing from the sale to investors of 4,691,499 shares of common stock at a price of $2.40 per share.
Acquisition of Shenzhen PengSangPu Solar Industrial Products Corporation
On March 31, 2008 Deli Solar (Beijing) completed the acquisition of 100% of the outstanding equity interests of Shenzhen PengSangPu Solar Industrial Products Corporation (“SZPSP”) from its three shareholders. SZPSP was incorporated as a limited liability company under the laws of the PRC on September 23, 1993.
SZPSP is principally engaged in the manufacture of solar hot water systems for commercial use. Its customers include factories, hospitals, schools and hotels. SZPSP’s solar energy products include flat plate solar collectors, solar water heater systems, central solar water heater system and solar energy photovoltaic technology.
Cash Purchase Price: $4,087,832 (RMB 28,800,000) of the purchase price was paid in cash. This cash portion was based on an appraisal of SZPSP. The three shareholders agreed to loan the cash portion back to SZPSP to be used as working capital. Fifty (50%) of the principal amount of this loan is required to be repaid within one year of entry of the complementary agreement and the remaining balance is required to be paid off within two years.
Stock Purchase Price. In addition to the cash portion of the purchase price, the parties agreed to an additional consideration of RMB 20 million (approximately $2,839,458) to represent the agreed-upon value of SZPSP’s intangible assets. The purchase price for these intangible assets is required to be paid 1,419,729 shares of our common stock (based on the average closing price of the common stock for the 30 days immediately preceding the execution of the Complementary Agreement (the “Share Price”), provided that if on March 31, 2009 (the first anniversary of the closing) the common stock price is lower than the Share Price, the Company will pay the difference. Fifty percent (50%) of these shares are transferable and unrestricted after March 31 2009 and the remaining fifty percent (50%) transferable after March 31, 2010. The shares are required to be transferred to SZPSP within 180 days of the closing.
Warrants. In addition, as part of the purchase price the sellers were issued five year warrants to purchase 141,973 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.50 per share (subject to adjustment).
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2007
Sales Revenues
An analysis of the Company’s revenues and gross profits for each segment are as follows:
| | Three months ended March 31, | |
| | 2008 | | 2007 | |
Revenue: | | | | | |
Solar Heater/Boiler related products | | $ | 2,829,815 | | $ | 2,995,863 | |
Heat Pipe related products | | | 5,470,261 | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | $ | 8,300,076 | | $ | 2,995,863 | |
| | Three months ended March 31, | |
| | 2008 | | 2007 | |
Gross profit: | | | | | |
Solar Heater/Boiler related products | | $ | 574,893 | | $ | 746,948 | |
Heat Pipe related products | | | 1,880,167 | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | $ | 2,455,060 | | $ | 746,948 | |
Overall: Sales revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2008 were $8,300,076 as compared to $2,995,863 for the same period last year, an increase of $5,304,213 or 177% compared to the same period in the prior year. The overall increase in sales is primarily attributed to the acquisition of Tianjin Huaneng and the commencement of sale by us of its heat pipe related products.
Solar Heater/Boiler Related Products: Sales revenues for these products for the three months ended March 31, 2008 were $2,829,815 as compared to $2,995,863 for the same period last year, a decrease of $166,048, or 5.5%, compared to the same period in the prior year. The decrease in sales of solar heaters and boiler related products was a result of lower prices and lower sales volume resulting from increased competition in the solar heater segment. We expect price competition to continue for the remainder of 2008 and as a result we expect lower sales volume to continue.
Heat Pipe Related Products: Sales revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2008 were $5,470,261 compared to nil for the same period last year. The sales of heat pipe related products are attributed to the acquisition of Tianjin Huaneng completed in July 1, 2007 and our commencement to sell heat pipe related products.
Gross Profit
Overall: Gross profit for the three months ended March 31, 2008 was $2,455,060, an increase of $1,708,112, or approximately 229%, as compared to $746,948 for the three months ended March 31, 2007. Our gross margin (gross profit as a percentage of sales) in the first three months in 2008 was approximately 30% compared to approximately 25% in the same period last year. This is primarily due to the increase in the volume of sales of higher margin products such as heat pipe related products due to the acquisition of Tianjin Huaneng.
Solar Heater/Boiler Related Products: Gross profit was $574,893, a decrease of $172,055 or 23% compared to the same period in the prior year. The decrease in gross profit is caused by lower sales prices caused by increased price competition. Gross margin in the first three months of 2008 was approximately 20% compared to the approximately 25% in the same period last year. We expect price competition to continue for the remainder of 2008 and as a result we expect gross profit and gross margin on these products to continue to decrease.
Heat Pipe Related Products: Sales revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2008 were $5,470,261 compared to nil for the same period last year. The sales of heat pipe related products are attributed to the acquisition of Tianjin Huaneng completed in July 1, 2007 and our commencement of the sale of their products.
Operating Expenses
Overall: Operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2008 were $1,253,383, as compared to $473,323 for the same period in 2007, an increase of $780,060 or 164%. The overall increase in operating expenses was primarily due to the acquisition of Tianjin Huaneng as well as increased marketing and advertising activities and the selling expenses detailed below.
Depreciation and amortization expense increased to $149,167 or 322% from $35,336 for the same period last year. The increase was mainly due to an increased depreciation and amortization expense of $109,066 as a result of the acquisition of Tianjin Huaneng as well as increased depreciation expense of $40,101 as a result of new equipment used.
Selling and distribution expense increased to $502,563, or 1041%, from $44,030 for the same period last year. The increase was mainly due to increased expenses incurred on the development of sales network and training programs. Selling expenses consisted of distribution and transportation expenses ($143,278), agency administration expenses ($220,697) and after sales service $(138,588), such as expenses for installation and replacements.
Solar Heater/Boiler Related Products:
Operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2008 were $458,489 compared to $473,323 for the same period in 2007, a decrease of $14,834, or approximately 3.1%. The decrease in operating expenses was primarily due to decreased expenses is explained below.
Depreciation and amortization expense increased to $40,101 or 13% from $35,336 for the same period last year. The additional expense was incurred by Deli Solar (Bazhou) in connection with manufacturing property which it began using at the end of 2007.
Selling and distribution expense increased to $144,484 or approximately 228%, from $44,030 for the same period last year. The increased expense was used to develop the existing and new distribution network and increase and train more sales force.
General and administrative expense decreased to $273,904, or 30%, from $393,957 for the same period last year. General and administrative expenses mainly include advertising expenses, salaries and benefits of management, imbursements of business travel expenses, office expenses and other general and administrative expenses. Advertising expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2008 were $152,221 as compared to $141,474 for the same period last year, an increase of $10,747, or approximately 8%. The increase in advertising expense was a result of our emphasis on advertising to increase product awareness, branding and sales. Management believes strengthening marketing is an effective method to increase market share in the face of severe competition. Other general and administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2008 were $121,683 (including office expense ($34,185), salary and benefits ($66,034), reimbursements of business travel expense ($14,000) and miscellaneous payments ($7,464)), compared to $252,483 for the same period last year, a decrease of $130,800 or approximately 52%, resulting mainly from a decrease reimbursements of business travel expenses during the year.
Income from Operations
Overall
Income from operations for the three months ended March 31, 2008 was $1,201,677, an increase of $928,052 or approximately 339% as compared to $273,625 for the three months ended March 31, 2007. The increased income was due to the increased sales revenue attributable to the acquisition of Tianjin Huaneng and our commencement of the sale of their products.
Solar Heater/Boiler Related Products:
Income from operations for the three months ended March 31, 2008 was $157,425, a decrease of $116,200 or 42% as compared to $273,625 for the three months ended March 31, 2007. The decrease was due to decreased sales revenue from $2,995,863 to $2,829,815, resulting from lower sales prices and sales volume as a result of increased competition and increased operating costs from $2,706,746 to $2,949,137, resulting primarily from increases in supply cost and operating expenses explained above.
Heat Pipe Related Products: Income from operations for the three months ended March 31, 2008 was $1,197,607 compared to nil for the same period last year. The income from operations from this segment is attributed to the acquisition of Tianjin Huaneng completed on July 1, 2007.
Net Income
Overall Net income was $389,651 for the three months ended March 31, 2008, compared with $275,282 in the same period last year, an increase of $114,369 or approximately 41.5%. The increase was primarily due to the increased sales attributable to our acquisition of Tianjing Huaneng.
Solar Heater/Boiler Related Products: Net income was $132,941 for the three months ended March 31, 2008, compared with $275,282 in the same period last year, a decrease of $142,341 or approximately 52%. The decrease was primarily due to the decreased sales prices and volume arising from increased competition and increase operating costs.
Heat Pipe Related Products: Income from operations for the three months ended March 31, 2008 was $402,813 compared to nil for the same period last year. The income from operations from this segment is attributed to the acquisition of Tianjin Huaneng completed in July 1, 2007.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Net cash used in operating activities was $4,104,526 for the three months ended March 31, 2008, and net cash provided by our operating activities was $909,192 for the same period of 2007. The increase in net cash used by operations was mainly due to an increase in advances made to suppliers ($1,602,232) and increase in payments made to creditors ($2,502,295).
Net cash used in investing activities was $730,974 for the three months ended March 31, 2008, compared with $154,617 for the same period of 2007. The increase was due to the purchase of new facilities and assembly lines in connection with the Tianjin Huaneng acquisition.
Net cash provided by financing activities was $10,102,656 for the three months ended March 31, 2008, compared with nil for the same period of 2007. The increase was due to the purchase of 4,691,499 shares of common stock by the investors in our February 2008 private placement and the exercise of 75,000 warrants.
As of March 31, 2008, the Company did not have long term or short term debt.
As of March 31, 2008 we had cash and cash equivalents of $10,733,793. We intend to use our available funds to increase our working capital and to make additional acquisitions. We believe that our available funds will provide us with sufficient capital for the next twelve months. However, if we make acquisitions or establish additional production facilities, we may require additional capital for the acquisition or for the operation of the combined companies. We cannot assure you that such funding will be available.
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
During the three months ended March 31, 2008, accounts receivable decreased to $7,116,825 from $7,453,009 as of December 31, 2007, primarily due to our active collection efforts.
INVENTORY
Inventories as of March 31, 2008 increased to $4,065,773 from $3,875,658 as of December 31, 2007 principally because of our preparation for the second quarter of 2008 which is the peak selling season for all of our products.
OTHER RECEIVABLES AND PREPAYMENTS
Other receivables and prepayments as of March 31, 2008 increased to $4,959,380 from $1,637,948 as of December 31, 2007. Other receivables and prepayments mainly consist of advances to suppliers, prepaid expenses and deposits.
CASH
Cash and cash equivalents increased to $10,733,793 at March 31, 2008 from $5,466,637 at December 31, 2007, primarily as a result of the receipt of net proceeds of $9,995,156 from our private placement of our common stock, and increased operational income resulting principally from our purchase of Tianjin Huaneng. In the foreseeable future, if further acquisitions occur, our cash may decrease.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Accounts payable as of March 31, 2008 decreased to $1,254,717 from $2,111,028 as of December 31, 2007 primarily due to payments made to creditors under the term of credit agreements.
OTHER PAYABLES AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES
Other payables and accrued liabilities as of March 31, 2007 decreased to$6,906,468 from $8,552,452 as of December 31, 2007. The decrease is mainly contributed from decrease in accrued expenses, customer deposits, and other payable and deferred revenue.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires us to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts in the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes. The areas described below are affected by critical accounting estimates and are impacted significantly by judgments and assumptions in the preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements. Actual results could differ materially from the amounts reported based on these critical accounting estimates.
The Company sells their products and services under a bundled sales arrangement, which typically include equipment, installation, testing and maintenance components. The components of equipment, installation and testing are non-separable and considered as a single unit of deliverables, namely product revenue. Hence, the product and maintenance are considered separate units of accounting in the arrangement. Revenues under these bundled arrangements are allocated considering the relative fair values of two separate deliverables: (a) product deliverable and (b) maintenance deliverable, included in the bundled arrangement based on the estimated relative fair values of each element in accordance with EITF 00-21, “Accounting for Multiple Element Revenue Arrangements” and recognized when the applicable revenue recognition criteria for each element are met. Revenue from product deliverables are recognized upon final acceptance, which is signed by the customer when installation is completed. Revenue from maintenance support for the Company’s products are deferred and recognized ratably over the term of the service period upon the acceptance of the products, which is generally 12 months.
Revenue from the provision of energy-saving projects are recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, transfer of title has occurred or services have been rendered, the selling price is fixed or determinable and collectibility is reasonably assured.
The Company recognizes its revenues net of value-added taxes (“VAT”). The Company is subject to VAT which is levied on the majority of the products at the rate of 17% on the invoiced value of sales. Output VAT is borne by customers in addition to the invoiced value of sales and input VAT is borne by the Company in addition to the invoiced value of purchases to the extent not refunded for export sales.
b) Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Accounts receivable consists of amounts due from customers. The Company extends unsecured credit to its customers in the ordinary course of business but mitigates the associated risks by performing credit checks and actively pursuing past due accounts. An allowance for doubtful accounts is established and determined based on management’s assessment of known requirements, aging of receivables, payment history, the customer’s current credit worthiness and the economic environment.
c) Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, if any. Depreciation is calculated on the straight-line basis over the following expected useful lives from the date on which they become fully operational and after taking into account their estimated residual values. Property, plant and equipment are depreciated over their estimated useful lives.
Item 3AT. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”), as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Management necessarily applied its judgment in assessing the costs and benefits of such controls and procedures, which, by their nature, can provide only reasonable assurance regarding management's control objectives.
At the conclusion of the three months ended March 31, 2008 we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act, as of March 31, 2007. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective and adequately designed to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the applicable rules and forms and that such information was accumulated and communicated to our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, in a manner that allowed for timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting.
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over our financial reporting. Internal control over financial reporting is a process to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of our financial reporting for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Internal control over financial reporting includes policies and procedures that: (i) pertain to maintaining records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect our transactions; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary for preparation of our financial statements and that receipts and expenditures of company assets are made in accordance with management authorization; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance that unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of company assets that could have a material effect on our financial statements would be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting is not intended to provide absolute assurance that a misstatement of our financial statements would be prevented or detected.
As of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report, we have concluded that our internal controls over financial reporting are effective at a reasonable assurance level in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by us in our reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the required time periods.
Limitations on the Effectiveness of Internal Controls. Our management does not expect that our internal control over financial reporting will necessarily prevent all fraud and material error. Our internal controls over financial reporting are designed to provide reasonable assurance of achieving our objectives. We have concluded that our internal controls over financial reporting are effective at that reasonable assurance level. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within our company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the internal control. The design of any system of controls also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Over time, control may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Changes in Internal Controls
During the period covered by this report, there have been no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal controls over financial reporting.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 6. Exhibits.
| 10.14 | Securities Purchase Agreement dated as of February 25, 2008 by and among the Company and the investors named therein (1) |
| 10.15 | Registration Rights Agreement dated as of February 25, 2008 by and among the Company and the investors named therein (1) |
| 10.16 | Make Good Escrow Agreement dated as of February 25, 2008 by and between the Company, the investors named therein, Roth Capital Partners, LLC and Tri-State Title & Escrow, LLC, as escrow agent, (1) |
| 10.17 | Escrow Agreement dated as of February 25, 2008 by and between the Company, Roth Capital Partners, LLC and Tri-State Title & Escrow, LLC, as escrow agent (1) |
| 31.1 | Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) as adopted, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
| 31.2 | Certification of the Acting Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) as adopted, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
| 32.1 | Certifications of the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
(1) | Incorporated by reference to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company with the SEC on March 3, 2008. |
SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| China Solar & Clean Energy Solutions, Inc. | |
| (Registrant) | |
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Date: May 15, 2008 | /s/ Deli Du | |
| Deli Du | |
| Chief Executive Officer and President (principal executive officer) |
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Date: May 15, 2008 | /s/ Yihai Yang | |
| Yihai Yang | |
| Acting Chief Financial Officer |
| (principal financial officer and accounting officer) |