RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS | NOTE 9 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Mr. Kang is the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Ever-Glory Enterprises (HK) Ltd. (Ever-Glory Enterprises) is the Company’s major shareholder. Mr. Xiaodong Yan was Ever-Glory Enterprises’ sole shareholder and sole director. Mr. Huake Kang, Mr. Kang’s son, acquired 83% interest of Ever-Glory Enterprises and became its sole director in 2014. All transactions associated with the following companies controlled by Mr. Kang or his son are considered to be related party transactions, and it is possible that the terms of these transactions may not be the same as those that would result from transactions between unrelated parties. All related party outstanding balances are short-tem in nature and are expected to be settled in cash. Other income from Related Parties Jiangsu Wubijia Trading Company Limited (“Wubijia”) is an entity engaged in high-grade home goods sales and is controlled by Mr. Kang. Wubijia has sold their home goods on consignment in certain Company’s retail stores since the third quarter of 2014. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company received $4,720, $11,255, $2,026 and $9,786 from the customers and paid $5,675, $10,285, $2,480 and $9,100 to Wubijia through the consignment, respectively. The net (loss) profit of ($955), $970, ($454) and $686 was recorded as other income (expenses) during the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Nanjing Knitting Company Limited (“Nanjing Knitting”) is an entity engaged in knitted fabric products and knitting underwear sales and is controlled by Mr. Kang. Nanjing Knitting has sold their knitting underwear on consignment in some Company’s retail stores since the third quarter of 2015. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, the Company received $70,456 and $100,839 from the customers and paid $60,490 and $85,446 to Nanjing Knitting through the consignment, respectively. The net profit of $9,966 and $15,393 was recorded as other income during the three and six months ended June 30, 2016. Included in other income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 is rent income from EsC’Lav, the entity controlled by Mr. Kang under operating lease agreement with term though 2016. The rent income is $16,647, $32,433, $17,596 and $35,105 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Other expenses due to Related Parties Included in other expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 are rent costs due to entities controlled by Mr. Kang under operating lease agreements as follows: Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 In thousands of U.S. Dollars) Jiangsu Ever-Glory $ 12 $ 13 $ 24 $ 26 Chuzhou Huarui 57 61 114 122 Kunshan Enjin 11 12 22 24 Total $ 80 $ 86 $ 160 $ 172 The Company leases Jiangsu Ever-Glory's factory as the factory is in a location where there is a good supply of experienced workers. The Company leases Chuzhou Huarui and Kunshan Enjin's warehouse spaces because the locations are convenient for transportation and distribution. Purchases from and Sub-contracts with Related Parties The Company purchased raw materials from Nanjing Knitting totaling $0.14 million, $0.34 million, $0.51 million and $0.69 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. In addition, Sub-contracts with related parties included in cost of sales for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 are as follows: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 2016 2015 2016 2015 (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) Chuzhou huarui $ 1,370 $ 1,461 $ 3,694 $ 2,493 Fengyang huarui 299 327 502 736 Nanjing Ever-Kyowa 522 314 995 587 Ever-Glory Vietnam 3,018 3,852 5,057 4,888 Ever-Glory Cambodia 757 68 2,095 372 EsCeLav 5 - 5 2 Shanghai Sea to Sky - 1 - 259 Jiangsu Ever-Glory - 26 51 26 $ 5,971 $ 6,049 $ 12,399 $ 9,363 Accounts Payable – Related Parties The accounts payable to related parties at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are as follows: June 30, December 31, (In thousands of Ever-Glory Vietnam $ 1,109 2,003 Fengyang Huarui - 84 Nanjing Ever-Kyowa 685 561 Chuzhou Huarui 610 175 Nanjing Knitting 126 - Total $ 2,530 $ 2,823 Amounts Due From Related Parties-current assets The amounts due from related parties as of June30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are as follows: Nanjing Knitting June 30, December 31, (In thousands of Jiangsu Ever-Glory $ 628 $ 2,412 - 106 Fengyang Huarui 257 - Ever-Glory Cambodia 109 15 EsC'eLav 60 2 Total $ 1,054 $ 2,535 As of June 30, 2016, the Company prepaid $0.26 million and $0.11 million to the sub-contractors, Fengyang Huarui and Ever-Glory Cambodia, respectively, for the next period’s subcontracting fees. Jiangsu Ever-Glory is an entity engaged in importing/exporting, apparel-manufacture, real-estate development, car sales and other activities. Jiangsu Ever-Glory is controlled by Mr. Kang. During three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company and Jiangsu Ever-Glory purchased raw materials on behalf of each other in order to obtain cheaper purchase prices. The Company purchased raw materials on Jiangsu Ever-Glory’s behalf and sold to Jiangsu Ever-Glory at a cost of $1.9 million and $3.0 million during the six-month period ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Jiangsu Ever-Glory purchased raw materials on the Company’s behalf and sold to the Company at a cost of $0.3 million and $0.03 million during the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Amounts Due From Related Party under Counter Guarantee Agreement In March 2012, in consideration of the guarantees and collateral provided by Jiangsu Ever-Glory and Nanjing Knitting, the Company agreed to provide Jiangsu Ever-Glory a counter guarantee in the form of cash of not more than 70% of the maximum aggregate lines of credit obtained by the Company. Jiangsu Ever-Glory is obligated to return the full amount of the counter-guarantee funds provided upon expiration or termination of the underlying lines of credit and is to pay annual interest at the rate of 6.0% of amounts provided. As of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, Jiangsu Ever-Glory has provided guarantees for approximately $54.8 million (RMB364 million) (2016) and $52.2 million (RMB339.0 million) (2015) of lines of credit obtained by the Company. Jiangsu Ever-Glory, Chuzhou Huarui and Nanjing Knitting have also provided their assets as collateral for certain of these lines of credit. The value of the collateral, as per appraisals obtained by the banks in connection with these lines of credit is approximately $31.0million (RMB206 million) (2016) and $22.8 million (RMB148.0 million) (2015) as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. Mr. Kang has also provided a personal guarantee for $40.1 million (RMB266.3 million). As of December 31, 2015, $18.8 million (RMB122.0 million) was outstanding due from Jiangsu Ever-Glory under the counter guarantee agreement. During the six months ended June 30, 2016, repayment of $1.84 million (RMB12 million) was received from Jiangsu Ever-Glory under the counter-guarantee. As of June 30, 2016, the amount of the counter-guarantee was $16.6 million (RMB110 million) (the difference represents currency exchange adjustment of $0.4 million), which was 27.8% of the aggregate amount of lines of credit. This amount plus accrued interest of $3.38 million have been classified as a reduction of equity, consistent with the guidance of SEC Staff Accounting Bulletins 4E and 4G. At June 30, 2016 and 2015, the amount classified as a reduction of equity was $19.97 million and $21.78 million, respectively. Interest of 0.5% is charged on net amounts due from Jiangsu Ever-Glory at each month end. Since April 1, 2015, interest rate has changed to 0.41% as the bank benchmark interest rate decreased. Interest income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 was approximately $0.2 million, $0.4 million , $0.2 million and $0.5 million, respectively. |