Unassociated Document
As
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July
14, 2008
Registration
No. 333-
UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
FORM
S-1
REGISTRATION
STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
GENESIS
PHARMACEUTICALS ENTERPRISES, INC.
Florida
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2834
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65-1130026
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(State
or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)
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(Primary
Standard Industrial Classification Code Number)
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(I.R.S.
Employer Identification
Number)
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Middle
Section, Longmao Street,
Area
A, Laiyang Waixiangxing Industrial Park
Laiyang
City, Yantai, Shandong Province, PRC
710075
+86
535 7282997
(Address,
including zip code, and telephone number including area code, of Registrant’s
principal executive offices)
Wubo
Cao
Chief
Executive Officer
Genesis
Pharmaceuticals Enterprises, Inc.
Middle
Section, Longmao Street,
Area
A, Laiyang Waixiangxing Industrial Park
Laiyang
City, Yantai, Shandong Province, PRC 710075
+86
535 7282997
(Name,
address, including zip code, and telephone number,including area code, of agent
for service)
Copies
to:
Mitchell
S. Nussbaum, Esq
Angela
M. Dowd, Esq
Loeb
& Loeb LLP
345
Park Avenue
New
York, New York 10154
Tel.
No.: 212-407-4159 Fax No.: 212-407-4990
Approximate
date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: From time to time after
this Registration Statement becomes effective.
If
any of
the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a delayed
or
continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933, check
the following box. x
If
this
Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to
Rule
462(b) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities
Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration
statement for the same offering. o
If
this
Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under the
Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration
statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same
offering. ¨
If
this
Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the
Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration
statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same
offering. ¨
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an
accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company.
See
definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller
reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large
Accelerated Filer o Accelerated
Filer ¨
Non-Accelerated
Filer ¨
Smaller
Reporting Company x
If
delivery of the prospectus is expected to be made pursuant to Rule 434, check
the following box. ¨
CALCULATION
OF REGISTRATION FEE
Title
of each class of securities to be registered
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Amount
to be registered (1)
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Proposed
maximum offering price per share (2)
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Proposed
maximum aggregate offering price
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Amount
of registration fee
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Common
Stock, $.001
par value per share
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25,000,000
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(3)
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$
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0.215
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$
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5,375,000
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$
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211.24
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Common
Stock, $.001
par value per share
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16,000,000
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(4)
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$
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0.215
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$
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3,440,000
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$
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135.20
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Common
Stock, $.001
par value per share
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150,000,000
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(5)
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$
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0.215
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$
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32,250,000
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$
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1,268.00
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Common
Stock, $.001
par value per share
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75,000,000
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(6)
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$
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0.215
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$
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16,125,000
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$
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633.71
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TOTAL
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266,000,000
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—
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$
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57,190,000
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$
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2,248.15
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(1) |
Pursuant
to Rule 416 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the shares
of
common stock offered hereby also include such presently indeterminate
number of shares of our common stock as shall be issued by us to
the
selling shareholders as a result of stock splits, stock dividends
or
similar transactions.
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(2) |
Estimated
solely for purposes of calculating the registration fee in accordance
with
Rule 457(c) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended based on
the
average of the bid and asked prices, as reported on the Over the
Counter
Bulletin Board on July 8, 2008.
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The
25,000,000 shares of common stock are being registered for resale
by the
Selling Stockholders named in this registration statement, which
shares
are issuable by the registrant upon the conversion of the Company’s 6%
Convertible Subordinated Debentures due November 30,
2010.
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The
16,000,000 shares of common stock are being registered for resale
by the
Selling Stockholders named in this registration statement, which
shares
are issuable by the registrant upon the exercise of the Company’s warrants
issued in November 2007.
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(5) |
The
150,000,000 shares of common stock are being registered for resale
by the
Selling Stockholders named in this registration statement, which
shares
are issuable by the registrant upon the conversion of the Company’s 6%
Convertible Notes due May 30, 2011.
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(6) |
The
75,000,000 shares of common stock are being registered for resale
by the
Selling Stockholders named in this registration statement, which
shares
are issuable by the registrant upon the exercise of the Company’s Class A
Warrants issued in May 2008.
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The
registrant hereby amends this registration statement on such date or dates
as
may be necessary to delay its effective date until the registrant shall file
a
further amendment which specifically states that this registration statement
shall thereafter become effective in accordance with section 8(a) of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or until the registration statement shall
become effective on such date as the Commission, acting pursuant to said section
8(a), may determine.
The
information in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed. We may not
sell these securities until the registration statement filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission is effective. This prospectus is not an offer to sell
these securities and is not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in
any
state where the offer or sale is not permitted.
Preliminary
Prospectus
Subject
To Completion, Dated July
14, 2008
GENESIS
PHARMACEUTICALS ENTERPRISES, INC.
266,000,000
Shares of Common Stock
This
prospectus relates to the sale of up to a total of 266,000,000 shares of common
stock of Genesis Pharmaceuticals Enterprises, Inc., a Florida corporation,
that
may be sold from time to time by the selling stockholders named in this
prospectus on page 24 (“Selling Stockholders”) following the issuance by
the Company of (i) 25,000,000 shares upon the conversion of $5,000,000 principal
amount of the Company’s 6% Convertible Subordinated Debentures due November 30,
2010 (the “Debentures”) at a conversion price of $.20 per share, (ii) 16,000,000
shares upon the exercise of the Company’s warrants issued in November 2007 (the
“November Warrants”) at an exercise price of $.20 per share, (iii) 150,000,000
shares upon the conversion of $30,000,000 principal amount of the Company’s 6%
Convertible Notes due May 30, 2011 (the “Notes”) at a conversion price of $.20
per share and (iv) 75,000,000 shares upon the exercise of the Company’s Class A
Warrants (the “Class A Warrants”) issued in May 2008 at an exercise price of
$.25 per share.
We
will
not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of shares by the Selling
Stockholders. However, we will receive the proceeds from any exercise of the
November Warrants and/or the Class A Warrants to purchase shares to be sold
hereunder to the extent that the Selling Stockholders do not perform cashless
exercises. We will also receive the benefit of the reduction in our outstanding
indebtedness in consideration for the issuance of the shares issued upon
conversion of the Debentures and the Notes to be sold hereunder. See “Use of
Proceeds.”
The
prices at which the Selling Stockholders may sell their shares will be
determined by the prevailing market price for the shares or in privately
negotiated transactions. Information regarding the Selling Stockholders and
the
times and manner in which they may offer and sell the shares under this
prospectus is provided under “Selling Stockholders” and “Plan of Distribution”
in this prospectus.
Our
common stock is traded in the over-the-counter market and prices are reported
on
the Over-The-Counter (“OTC”) Bulletin Board under the symbol: “GTEC”. The last
closing price of our common stock on July 9, 2008 was $0.20. You are urged
to
obtain current market quotations of our common stock before purchasing any
of
the shares being offered for sale pursuant to this prospectus.
THIS
INVESTMENT INVOLVES A HIGH DEGREE OF RISK. YOU SHOULD PURCHASE SHARES ONLY
IF
YOU CAN AFFORD A COMPLETE LOSS OF YOUR INVESTMENT. SEE “RISK FACTORS” BEGINNING
ON PAGE 5 FOR A DISCUSSION OF RISKS APPLICABLE TO US AND AN INVESTMENT IN
OUR COMMON STOCK.
NEITHER
THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION NOR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION
HAS
APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED THESE SECURITIES, OR DETERMINED IF THIS PROSPECTUS
IS
TRUTHFUL OR COMPLETE. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL
OFFENSE.
The
date of this prospectus is __________, 2008
Table
of Contents
PROSPECTUS
SUMMARY
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2
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THE
OFFERING
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4
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SUMMARY
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
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5
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RISK
FACTORS
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7
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NOTE
REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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24
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USE
OF PROCEEDS
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24
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SELLING
STOCKHOLDERS
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24
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PLAN
OF DISTRIBUTION
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28
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BUSINESS
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46
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DIRECTORS
AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
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SECURITY
OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
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59
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DESCRIPTION
OF CAPITAL STOCK
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TRANSFER
AGENT AND REGISTRAR
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LEGAL
MATTERS
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EXPERTS
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WHERE
YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
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INDEX
TO AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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F-1
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PROSPECTUS
SUMMARY
This
summary highlights selected information appearing elsewhere in this prospectus.
While this summary highlights what we consider to be the most important
information about us, you should carefully read this prospectus and the
registration statement of which this prospectus is a part in their entirety
before investing in our common stock, especially the risks of investing in
our
common stock, which we discuss later in “Risk Factors,” and our consolidated
financial statements and related notes beginning on page F-1. Unless the context
requires otherwise, the words “we,” the “company,” “us,” and “our” refer
to Genesis Pharmaceuticals Enterprises, Inc. and our
subsidiaries.
The
Company
Overview
We
operate, control and beneficially own the pharmaceutical business of Laiyang
Jiangbo. Laiyang Jiangbo researches, develops, manufactures, markets and sells
pharmaceutical products and health supplements in the PRC. From our inception
in
2001 until our acquisition of Karmoya International Ltd. (“Karmoya”) in October
2007, we were a business development and marketing firm specializing in advising
and providing turn-key solutions for Chinese small and mid-sized companies
entering Western markets.
Corporate
Structure
The
following diagram illustrates our corporate structure:
About
the Offering
On
May
30, 2008, we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement, pursuant to which,
on
May 30, 2008, we sold to the selling stockholders in this offering $30,000,000
principal amount of our Notes and Class A Warrants to purchase 75,000,000 shares
of our common stock, in transactions exempt from registration under the
Securities Act.
On
November 6, 2007, we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with Pope
Investments, LLC, one of the selling stockholders in this offering, pursuant
to
which, on November 7, 2007, we issued and sold to Pope Investments, LLC,
$5,000,000 principal amount of our Debentures and November Warrants to purchase
10,000,000 shares of our common stock (later adjusted to 16,000,000 shares
of
our common stock) in transactions exempt from registration under the Securities
Act.
The
terms
of these transactions are described in greater detail later in this prospectus
under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis and Plan of Operations - Recent
Financings” beginning on page 42.
This
prospectus covers the resale of 266,000,000 shares of our common stock by the
selling stockholders, including:
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25,000,000
shares issuable upon the conversion of the Debentures at a conversion
price of $.20 per share,
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16,000,000
shares issuable upon the exercise of the November Warrants at an
exercise
price of $.20 per share,
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150,000,000
shares issuable upon the conversion of the Notes at a conversion
price of
$.20 per share, and
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75,000,000
shares issuable upon the exercise of the Class A Warrants at an exercise
price of $.25 per share.
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The
selling stockholders may resell their shares from time to time, including
through broker-dealers, at prevailing market prices. We will not receive any
proceeds from the resale of our shares by the selling stockholders. However,
we
will receive the proceeds from any exercise of November Warrants and/or Class
A
Warrants to purchase shares to be sold in this offering to the extent that
the
selling stockholders do not perform cashless exercises. We will also receive
the
benefit of the reduction in our outstanding indebtedness in consideration for
the issuance of the shares to be sold in this offering issued upon conversion
of
the Debentures and the Notes. We will pay all of the fees and expenses
associated with registration of the shares covered by this
prospectus.
Executive
Offices
Our
executive offices are located at Middle Section Longman Street, Area A, Laiyang
Waixiangxing Industrial Park, Laiyang City, Yantai, Shandong Province, PRC
710075. Our telephone number is 86-535-7282997. Our corporate website is
www.genesis-china.net. Information contained on or accessed through our website
is not intended to constitute and shall not be deemed to constitute part of
this
prospectus.
THE
OFFERING
Common
Stock
being offered by Selling Stockholders
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Up
to 266,000,000 shares
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OTCBB
Symbol
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GTEC
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Risk
Factors
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The
securities offered by this prospectus are speculative and involve
a high
degree of risk and investors purchasing securities should not purchase
the
securities unless they can afford the loss of their entire investment.
See
“Risk
Factors” beginning on page 7.
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SUMMARY
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
(in
thousands, except per share information)
The
following table presents summary consolidated financial data as of the dates
and
for the periods indicated. We have derived the summary of our consolidated
statements of operations data for the years ended June 30, 2007, 2006 and,
2005
and our consolidated balance sheet data as of June 30, 2007 and 2006
from the audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in
this prospectus. The summary consolidated historical financial data as of and
for the nine months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 have been derived from the
unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in
this
prospectus. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include
all adjustments which we consider necessary for a fair presentation of our
financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim period
presented. Our historical results are not necessarily indicative of the results
that may be expected in the future. The summary of our consolidated financial
data set forth below should be read together with our consolidated financial
statements and the notes thereto, as well as “Selected Consolidated Financial
Data” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations,” included elsewhere in this prospectus.
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Nine
Months Ended
March
31,
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Year
Ended
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2008
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2007
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2007
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2006
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2005
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(unaudited)
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(unaudited)
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Statement
of Operations Information:
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Sales
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66,648
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52,876
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72,260
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45,243
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10,852
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Sales-
related party
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4,612
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2,964
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3,934
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3,913
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1,899
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Cost
of sales
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17,744
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15,724
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21,162
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15,686
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8,772
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Gross
profit
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53,516
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40,116
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55,032
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33,470
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3,979
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Research
and development
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2,171
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10,441
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11,144
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13,642
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1,240
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General
and administrative
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29,269
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18,491
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25,579
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7,895
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1,689
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Income
from operations
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22,076
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11,184
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18,309
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11,933
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1,050
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Other
expenses (income), net
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2,404
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211
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(6,375
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387
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253
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Income
before provision for income taxes
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19,672
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10,973
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24,684
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11,546
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797
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Provision
for income taxes
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6,809
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3,568
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2,631
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3,810
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263
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Net
income
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12,863
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7,405
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22,053
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7,736
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534
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Other
comprehensive income
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4,777
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673
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1,018
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128
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-
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Comprehensive
income
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17,640
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8,078
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23,071
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7,864
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534
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1. |
Other
income for 2007 includes $6,189 representing the reversal of tax
accruals
previously made as the result of the grant by the local tax agency
to
Laiyang Jiangbo of a special tax exemption and release from any unpaid
corporate income tax and value added tax liabilities and any related
penalties from January 1, 2007 through June 30,
2007.
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As
of March 31,
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As
of June 30,
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2008
(unaudited)
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2007
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2006
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Balance
Sheet Data:
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Cash
and cash equivalents
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$
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21,574
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$
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17,737
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$
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3,372
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Accounts
receivable, net
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20,589
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11,825
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9,759
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Accounts
receivable- related parties
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2,019
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499
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414
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Other
current assets
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12,412
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14,038
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16,882
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Property
and equipment, net
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11,081
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10,179
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4,861
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Other
assets, net
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12,911
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1,119
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1,185
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Total
assets
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80,586
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55,397
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36,473
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Total
Current Liabilities
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25,835
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28,101
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27,032
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Total
Liabilities
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26,506
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28,101
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27,032
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Total
Stockholders’ Equity
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54,080
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27,296
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9,440
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RISK
FACTORS
Investing
in our securities involves a great deal of risk. Careful consideration should
be
made of the following factors as well as other information included in this
prospectus before deciding to purchase our common stock. You should pay
particular attention to the fact that we conduct all of our operations in China
and are governed by a legal and regulatory environment that in some respects
differs significantly from the environment that may prevail in other countries.
Our business, financial condition or results of operations could be affected
materially and adversely by any or all of these risks.
THE
FOLLOWING MATTERS MAY HAVE A MATERIAL ADVERSE EFFECT ON OUR BUSINESS, FINANCIAL
CONDITION, LIQUIDITY, RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OR PROSPECTS, FINANCIAL OR
OTHERWISE. REFERENCE TO THIS CAUTIONARY STATEMENT IN THE CONTEXT OF A
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENT OR STATEMENTS SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE A STATEMENT THAT
ANY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING FACTORS MAY CAUSE ACTUAL RESULTS TO DIFFER
MATERIALLY FROM THOSE IN SUCH FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENT OR
STATEMENTS.
Our
limited operating history makes it difficult to evaluate our future prospects
and results of operations.
We
have a
limited operating history. Laiyang Jiangbo commenced operations in 2003 and
first achieved profitability in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2005.
Accordingly, you should consider our future prospects in light of the risks and
uncertainties experienced by early stage companies in evolving industries such
as the pharmaceutical industry in China. Some of these risks and uncertainties
relate to our ability to:
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maintain
our market position in the pharmaceuticals business in
China;
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offer
new and innovative products to attract and retain a larger customer
base;
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attract
additional customers and increase spending per
customer;
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increase
awareness of our brand and continue to develop user and customer
loyalty;
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respond
to competitive market conditions;
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respond
to changes in our regulatory environment;
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manage
risks associated with intellectual property
rights;
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maintain
effective control of our costs and
expenses;
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raise
sufficient capital to sustain and expand our
business;
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attract,
retain and motivate qualified personnel;
and
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upgrade
our technology to support additional research and development of
new
products.
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If
we are
unsuccessful in addressing any of these risks and uncertainties, our business
may be materially and adversely affected.
We
may need additional financing to execute our business
plan.
The
revenues from the production and sale of pharmaceutical products and the
projected revenues from these products may not be adequate to support our
expansion and product development programs. We may need substantial additional
funds to build our new production facilities, pursue further research and
development, obtain regulatory approvals, market our products, and file,
prosecute, defend and enforce our intellectual property rights. We will seek
additional funds through public or private equity or debt financing, strategic
transactions and/or from other sources. We could enter into collaborative
arrangements for the development of particular products that would lead to
our
relinquishing some or all rights to the related technology or
products.
There
are
no assurances that future funding will be available on favorable terms or at
all. If additional funding is not obtained, we will need to reduce, defer or
cancel development programs, planned initiatives or overhead expenditures,
to
the extent necessary. The failure to fund our capital requirements would have
a
material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of
operations.
Our
success depends on collaborative partners over whom we have limited
control.
Due
to
the complexity of the process of developing pharmaceuticals, our core business
depends on arrangements with pharmaceutical institutes, corporate and academic
collaborators, licensors, licensees and others for the research, development,
clinical testing, technology rights, manufacturing, marketing and
commercialization of our products. We have several research collaborations.
Our
license agreements could obligate us to diligently bring potential products
to
market, make milestone payments and royalties that, in some instances, could
be
substantial, and incur the costs of filing and prosecuting patent applications.
There are no assurances that we will be able to establish or maintain
collaborations that are important to our business on favorable terms, or at
all.
A
number
of risks arise from our dependence on collaborative agreements with third
parties. Product development and commercialization efforts could be adversely
affected if any collaborative partner:
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terminates
or suspends its agreement with us;
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fails
to timely develop or manufacture in adequate quantities a substance
needed
in order to conduct clinical trials;
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fails
to adequately perform clinical trials;
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determines
not to develop, manufacture or commercialize a product to which it
has
rights; or
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otherwise
fails to meet its contractual
obligations.
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Our
collaborative partners could pursue other technologies or develop alternative
products that could compete with the products we are developing.
The
profitability of our products will depend in part on our ability to protect
proprietary rights and operate without infringing the proprietary rights of
others.
The
profitability of our products will depend in part on our ability to obtain
and
maintain patents and licenses and preserve trade secrets, and the period our
intellectual property remains exclusive. We must also operate without infringing
the proprietary rights of third parties and without third parties circumventing
our rights. The patent positions of pharmaceutical enterprises, including ours,
are uncertain and involve complex legal and factual questions for which
important legal principles are largely unresolved. The pharmaceutical patent
situation outside the U.S. is uncertain, is currently undergoing review and
revision in many countries, and may not protect our intellectual property rights
to the same extent as the laws of the U.S. Because patent applications are
maintained in secrecy in some cases, we cannot be certain that we or our
licensors are the first creators of inventions described in our pending patent
applications or patents or the first to file patent applications for such
inventions.
Most
of
our drug products have been approved by the PRC's Food and Drug Administration
(SFDA) but have not received patent protection. For instance, Clarithromycin
sustained-release tablets, one of our most profitable products, are produced
by
other companies in China. If any other company were to obtain patent protection
for Clarithromycin sustained-release tablets in China, or for any of our other
drug products, it would have a material adverse effect on our
revenue.
Other
companies may independently develop similar products and design around any
patented products we develop. We cannot assure you that:
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any
of our patent applications will result in the issuance of
patents;
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we
will develop additional patentable
products;
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the
patents we have been issued will provide us with any competitive
advantages;
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the
patents of others will not impede our ability to do business;
or
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third
parties will not be able to circumvent our
patents.
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A
number
of pharmaceutical, research, and academic companies and institutions have
developed technologies, filed patent applications or received patents on
technologies that may relate to our business. If these technologies,
applications or patents conflict with ours, the scope of our current or future
patents could be limited or our patent applications could be denied. Our
business may be adversely affected if competitors independently develop
competing technologies, especially if we do not obtain, or obtain only narrow,
patent protection. If patents that cover our activities are issued to other
companies, we may not be able to obtain licenses at a reasonable cost, or at
all; develop our technology; or introduce, manufacture or sell the products
we
have planned.
Patent
litigation is becoming widespread in the pharmaceutical industry. Such
litigation may affect our efforts to form collaborations, to conduct research
or
development, to conduct clinical testing or to manufacture or market any
products under development. There are no assurances that our patents would
be
held valid or enforceable by a court or that a competitor's technology or
product would be found to infringe our patents in the event of patent
litigation. Our business could be materially affected by an adverse outcome
to
such litigation. Similarly, we may need to participate in interference
proceedings declared by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office or equivalent
international authorities to determine priority of invention. We could incur
substantial costs and devote significant management resources to defend our
patent position or to seek a declaration that another company's patents are
invalid.
Much
of
our know-how and technology may not be patentable, though it may constitute
trade secrets. There are no assurances that we will be able to meaningfully
protect our trade secrets. We cannot assure you that any of our existing
confidentiality agreements with employees, consultants, advisors or
collaborators will provide meaningful protection for our trade secrets, know-how
or other proprietary information in the event of any unauthorized use or
disclosure. Collaborators, advisors or consultants may dispute the ownership
of
proprietary rights to our technology, for example by asserting that they
developed the technology independently.
We
may encounter difficulties in manufacturing our products.
Before
our products can be profitable, they must be produced in commercial quantities
in a cost-effective manufacturing process that complies with regulatory
requirements, including GMP, production and quality control regulations. If
we
cannot arrange for or maintain commercial-scale manufacturing on acceptable
terms, or if there are delays or difficulties in the manufacturing process,
we
may not be able to conduct clinical trials, obtain regulatory approval or meet
demand for our products. Production of our products could require raw materials
which are scarce or which can be obtained only from a limited number of sources.
If we are unable to obtain adequate supplies of such raw materials, the
development, regulatory approval and marketing of our products could be
delayed.
We
could need more clinical trials or take more time to complete our clinical
trials than we have planned.
Clinical
trials vary in design by factors including dosage, end points, length, and
controls. We may need to conduct a series of trials to demonstrate the safety
and efficacy of our products. The results of these trials may not demonstrate
safety or efficacy sufficiently for regulatory authorities to approve our
products. Further, the actual schedules for our clinical trials could vary
dramatically from the forecasted schedules due to factors including changes
in
trial design, conflicts with the schedules of participating clinicians and
clinical institutions, and changes affecting product supplies for clinical
trials.
We
rely
on collaborators, including academic institutions, governmental agencies and
clinical research organizations, to conduct, supervise, monitor and design
some
or all aspects of clinical trials involving our products. Since these trials
depend on governmental participation and funding, we have less control over
their timing and design than trials we sponsor. Delays in or failure to commence
or complete any planned clinical trials could delay the ultimate timelines
for
our product releases. Such delays could reduce investors' confidence in our
ability to develop products, likely causing our share price to
decrease.
We
may not be able to obtain the regulatory approvals or clearances that are
necessary to commercialize our products.
The
PRC
and other countries impose significant statutory and regulatory obligations
upon
the manufacture and sale of pharmaceutical products. Each regulatory authority
typically has a lengthy approval process in which it examines pre-clinical
and
clinical data and the facilities in which the product is manufactured.
Regulatory submissions must meet complex criteria to demonstrate the safety
and
efficacy of the ultimate products. Addressing these criteria requires
considerable data collection, verification and analysis. We may spend time
and
money preparing regulatory submissions or applications without assurances as
to
whether they will be approved on a timely basis or at all.
Our
product candidates, some of which are currently in the early stages of
development, will require significant additional
development and pre-clinical and clinical testing prior to their
commercialization. These steps and the
process
of obtaining required approvals and clearances can be costly and time-consuming.
If our potential products are not successfully developed, cannot be proven
to be
safe and effective through clinical trials, or do not receive applicable
regulatory approvals and clearances, or if there are delays in the
process:
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the
commercialization of our products could be adversely
affected;
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any
competitive advantages of the products could be diminished;
and
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revenues
or collaborative milestones from the products could be reduced or
delayed.
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Governmental
and regulatory authorities may approve a product candidate for fewer indications
or narrower circumstances than requested or may condition approval on the
performance of post-marketing studies for a product candidate. Even if a product
receives regulatory approval and clearance, it may later exhibit adverse side
effects that limit or prevent its widespread use or that force us to withdraw
the product from the market.
Any
marketed product and its manufacturer will continue to be subject to strict
regulation after approval. Results of post-marketing programs may limit or
expand the further marketing of products. Unforeseen problems with an approved
product or any violation of regulations could result in restrictions on the
product, including its withdrawal from the market and possible civil
actions.
In
manufacturing our products we will be required to comply with applicable good
manufacturing practices regulations, which include requirements relating to
quality control and quality assurance, as well as the maintenance of records
and
documentation. If we cannot comply with regulatory requirements, including
applicable good manufacturing practice requirements, we may not be allowed
to
develop or market the product candidates. If we or our manufacturers fail to
comply with applicable regulatory requirements at any stage during the
regulatory process, we may be subject to sanctions, including fines, product
recalls or seizures, injunctions, refusal of regulatory agencies to review
pending market approval applications or supplements to approve applications,
total or partial suspension of production, civil penalties, withdrawals of
previously approved marketing applications and criminal
prosecution.
Competitors
may develop and market pharmaceutical products that are less expensive, more
effective or safer, making our products obsolete or
uncompetitive.
Some
of
our competitors and potential competitors have greater product development
capabilities and financial, scientific, marketing and human resources than
we
do. Technological competition from pharmaceutical companies is intense and
is
expected to increase. Other companies have developed technologies that could
be
the basis for competitive products. Some of these products have an entirely
different approach or means of accomplishing the desired curative effect than
products we are developing. Alternative products may be developed that are
more
effective, work faster and are less costly than our products. Competitors may
succeed in developing products earlier than us, obtaining approvals and
clearances for such products more rapidly than us, or developing products that
are more effective than ours. In addition, other forms of treatment may be
competitive with our products. Over time, our technology or products may become
obsolete or uncompetitive.
Our
products
may not gain market acceptance.
Our
products may not gain market acceptance in the pharmaceutical community. The
degree of market acceptance of any product depends on a number of factors,
including establishment and demonstration of clinical efficacy and safety,
cost-effectiveness, clinical advantages over alternative products, and marketing
and distribution support for the products. Limited information regarding these
factors is available in connection with our products or products that may
compete with ours.
To
directly market and distribute our pharmaceutical products, we or our
collaborators require a marketing and sales force with appropriate technical
expertise and supporting distribution capabilities. We may not be able to
further establish sales, marketing and distribution capabilities or enter into
arrangements with third parties on acceptable terms. If we or our partners
cannot successfully market and sell our products, our ability to generate
revenue will be limited.
Our
operations and the use of our products could subject us to damages relating
to
injuries or accidental contamination.
Our
research and development processes involve the controlled use of hazardous
materials. We are subject to PRC national, provincial and local laws and
regulations governing the use, manufacture, storage, handling and disposal
of
such materials and waste products. The risk of accidental contamination or
injury from handling and disposing of such materials cannot be completely
eliminated. In the event of an accident involving hazardous materials, we could
be held liable for resulting damages. We are not insured with respect to this
liability. Such liability could exceed our resources. In the future we could
incur significant costs to comply with environmental laws and
regulations.
If
we
were successfully sued for product liability, we could face substantial
liabilities that may exceed our resources.
We
may be
held liable if any product we develop, or any product which is made using our
technologies, causes injury or is found unsuitable during product testing,
manufacturing, marketing, sale or use. These risks are inherent in the
development of pharmaceutical products. We currently do not have product
liability insurance. We are not insured with respect to this liability. If
we
choose to obtain product liability insurance but cannot obtain sufficient
insurance coverage at an acceptable cost or otherwise protect against potential
product liability claims, the commercialization of products that we develop
may
be prevented or inhibited. If we are sued for any injury caused by our products,
our liability could exceed our total assets.
We
have limited business insurance coverage.
The
insurance industry in China is still at an early stage of development. Insurance
companies in China offer limited business insurance products. We do not have
any
business liability or disruption insurance coverage for our operations in China.
Any business disruption, litigation or natural disaster may result in our
incurring substantial costs and the diversion of our resources.
Our
business depends substantially on the continuing efforts of our executive
officers and our ability to maintain a skilled labor force, and our business
may
be severely disrupted if we lose their services.
Our
future success depends substantially on the continued services of our executive
officers, especially Wubo Cao our chief executive officer and the chairman
of
our board. We do not maintain key man life insurance on any of our executive
officers. If one or more of our executive officers are unable or unwilling
to
continue in their present positions, we may not be able to replace them readily,
if at all. Therefore, our business may be severely disrupted, and we may incur
additional expenses to recruit and retain new officers. In addition, if any
of
our executives joins a competitor or forms a competing company, we may lose
some
of our customers.
Our
success depends on attracting and retaining qualified
personnel.
We
depend
on a core management and scientific team. The loss of any of these individuals
could prevent us from achieving our business objective of commercializing our
product candidates. Our future success will depend in large part on our
continued ability to attract and retain other highly qualified scientific,
technical and management personnel, as well as personnel with expertise in
clinical testing and government regulation. We face competition for personnel
from other companies, universities, public and private research institutions,
government entities and other organizations. If our recruitment and retention
efforts are unsuccessful, our business operations could suffer.
We
may not be able to manage the expansion of our operations effectively, which
may
have an adverse affect on our business and results of
operations.
The
revenues from the production and sale of our current product offerings and
the
projected revenues from these products may not be adequate to support our
expansion and product development programs. We will need substantial additional
funds to expand our production facilities, pursue research and development,
obtain regulatory approvals; file, prosecute, defend and enforce our
intellectual property rights and market our products. We will seek additional
funds through public or private equity or debt financing, strategic transactions
and/or from other sources. We could enter into collaborative arrangements for
the development of particular products that would lead to our relinquishing
some
or all rights to the related technology or products. There are no assurances
that future funding will be available on favorable terms or at all. If
additional funding is not obtained, we will need to reduce, defer or cancel
development programs, planned initiatives or overhead expenditures, to the
extent necessary. The failure to fund our capital requirements would have a
material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of
operations.
Risks
Related to Our Corporate Structure
PRC
laws and regulations governing our businesses and the validity of certain of
our
contractual arrangements are uncertain. If we are found to be in violation,
we
could be subject to sanctions. In addition, changes in such PRC laws and
regulations may materially and adversely affect our
business.
There
are
substantial uncertainties regarding the interpretation and application of PRC
laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, the laws and regulations
governing our business, or the enforcement and performance of our contractual
arrangements with our affiliated Chinese entity, Laiyang Jiangbo, and its
shareholders. We are considered a foreign person or foreign invested enterprise
under PRC law. As a result, we are subject to PRC law limitations on foreign
ownership of Chinese companies. These laws and regulations are relatively new
and may be subject to change, and their official interpretation and enforcement
may involve substantial uncertainty. The effectiveness of newly enacted laws,
regulations or amendments may be delayed, resulting in detrimental reliance
by
foreign investors. New laws and regulations that affect existing and proposed
future businesses may also be applied retroactively.
The
PRC
government has broad discretion in dealing with violations of laws and
regulations, including levying fines, revoking business and other licenses
and
requiring actions necessary for compliance. In particular, licenses and permits
issued or granted to us by relevant governmental bodies may be revoked at a
later time by higher regulatory bodies. We cannot predict the effect of the
interpretation of existing or new PRC laws or regulations on our businesses.
We
cannot assure you that our current ownership and operating structure would
not
be found in violation of any current or future PRC laws or regulations. As
a
result, we may be subject to sanctions, including fines, and could be required
to restructure our operations or cease to provide certain services. Any of
these
or similar actions could significantly disrupt our business operations or
restrict us from conducting a substantial portion of our business operations,
which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition
and results of operations.
The
PRC
government restricts foreign investment in pharmaceutical businesses in China.
Accordingly, we operate our business in China through Laiyang Jiangbo. Laiyang
Jiangbo holds the licenses and approvals necessary to operate our pharmaceutical
business in China. We have contractual arrangements with Laiyang Jiangbo and
its
shareholders that allow us to substantially control Laiyang Jiangbo. We cannot
assure you, however, that we will be able to enforce these
contracts.
Although
we believe we comply with current PRC regulations, we cannot assure you that
the
PRC government would agree that these operating arrangements comply with PRC
licensing, registration or other regulatory requirements, with existing policies
or with requirements or policies that may be adopted in the future. If the
PRC
government determines that we do not comply with applicable law, it could revoke
our business and operating licenses, require us to discontinue or restrict
our
operations, restrict our right to collect revenues, require us to restructure
our operations, impose additional conditions or requirements with which we
may
not be able to comply, impose restrictions on our business operations or on
our
customers, or take other regulatory or enforcement actions against us that
could
be harmful to our business.
We
may be adversely affected by complexity, uncertainties and changes in PRC
regulation of pharmaceutical business and companies, including limitations
on
our ability to own key assets.
The
PRC
government regulates the pharmaceutical industry including foreign ownership
of,
and the licensing and permit requirements pertaining to, companies in the
pharmaceutical industry. These laws and regulations are relatively new and
evolving, and their interpretation and enforcement involve significant
uncertainty. As a result, in certain circumstances it may be difficult to
determine what actions or omissions may be deemed to be a violation of
applicable laws and regulations. Issues, risks and uncertainties relating to
PRC
government regulation of the pharmaceutical industry include the
following:
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we
only have contractual control over Laiyang Jiangbo. We do not own
it due
to the restriction of foreign investment in Chinese businesses;
and
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uncertainties
relating to the regulation of the pharmaceutical business in China,
including evolving licensing practices, means that permits, licenses
or
operations at our company may be subject to challenge. This may disrupt
our business, or subject us to sanctions, requirements to increase
capital
or other conditions or enforcement, or compromise enforceability
of
related contractual arrangements, or have other harmful effects on
us.
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The
interpretation and application of existing PRC laws, regulations and policies
and possible new laws, regulations or policies have created substantial
uncertainties regarding the legality of existing and future foreign investments
in, and the businesses and activities of, pharmaceutical businesses in China,
including our business.
Our
contractual arrangements with Laiyang Jiangbo and its shareholders may not
be as
effective in providing control over these entities as direct
ownership.
Since
the
law of the PRC limits foreign equity ownership in pharmaceutical companies
in
China, we operate our business through Laiyang Jiangbo. We have no equity
ownership interest in Laiyang Jiangbo and rely on contractual arrangements
to
control and operate such business. These contractual arrangements may not
be
effective in providing control over Laiyang Jiangbo as direct ownership.
For
example, Laiyang Jiangbo could fail to take actions required for our business
despite its contractual obligation to do so. If Laiyang Jiangbo fails to
perform
under its agreements with us, we may have to incur substantial costs and
resources to enforce such arrangements and may have to rely on legal remedies
under the law of the PRC, which may not be effective. In addition, we cannot
assure you that Laiyang Jiangbo’s shareholders would always act in our best
interests.
The
Chairman of the Board of Directors of Laiyang Jiangbo has potential conflicts
of
interest with us, which may adversely affect our
business.
Mr.
Cao
Wubo, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, is also the Chairman of the
Board of Directors and General Manager of Laiyang Jiangbo. Conflicts of
interests between his duties to our company and Laiyang Jiangbo may arise.
As
Mr. Cao is a director and executive officer of our company, he has a duty of
loyalty and care to us under Florida law when there are any potential conflicts
of interests between our company and Laiyang Jiangbo. We cannot assure you,
however, that when conflicts of interest arise, Mr. Cao will act completely
in
our interests or that conflicts of interests will be resolved in our favor.
In
addition, Mr. Cao could violate his legal duties by diverting business
opportunities from us to others. If we cannot resolve any conflicts of interest
between us and Mr. Cao, we would have to rely on legal proceedings, which could
result in the disruption of our business.
Risks
Related to Doing Business in China
Failure
to comply with PRC regulations relating to the establishment of offshore special
purpose companies by PRC residents may subject our PRC resident stockholders
to
personal liability, limit our ability to acquire PRC companies or to inject
capital into our PRC subsidiaries, limit our PRC subsidiaries’ ability to
distribute profits to us or otherwise materially adversely affect
us.
In
October 2005, the PRC State Administration of Foreign Exchange, or SAFE, issued
the Notice on Relevant Issues in the Foreign Exchange Control over Financing
and
Return Investment Through Special Purpose Companies by Residents Inside China,
generally referred to as Circular 75, which required PRC residents to register
with the competent local SAFE branch before establishing or acquiring control
over an offshore special purpose company, or SPV, for the purpose of engaging
in
an equity financing outside of China on the strength of domestic PRC assets
originally held by those residents. Internal implementing guidelines issued
by
SAFE, which became public in June 2007 (known as Notice 106), expanded the
reach
of Circular 75 by (i) purporting to cover the establishment or acquisition
of
control by PRC residents of offshore entities which merely acquire “control”
over domestic companies or assets, even in the absence of legal ownership;
(ii)
adding requirements relating to the source of the PRC resident’s funds used to
establish or acquire the offshore entity; (iii) covering the use of existing
offshore entities for offshore financings; (iv) purporting to cover situations
in which an offshore SPV establishes a new subsidiary in China or acquires
an
unrelated company or unrelated assets in China; and (v) making the domestic
affiliate of the SPV responsible for the accuracy of certain documents which
must be filed in connection with any such registration, notably, the business
plan which describes the overseas financing and the use of proceeds. Amendments
to registrations made under Circular 75 are required in connection with any
increase or decrease of capital, transfer of shares, mergers and acquisitions,
equity investment or creation of any security interest in any assets located
in
China to guarantee offshore obligations, and Notice 106 makes the offshore
SPV
jointly responsible for these filings. In the case of an SPV which was
established, and which acquired a related domestic company or assets, before
the
implementation date of Circular 75, a retroactive SAFE registration was required
to have been completed before March 31, 2006; this date was subsequently
extended indefinitely by Notice 106, which also required that the registrant
establish that all foreign exchange transactions undertaken by the SPV and
its
affiliates were in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Failure
to
comply with the requirements of Circular 75, as applied by SAFE in accordance
with Notice 106, may result in fines and other penalties under PRC laws for
evasion of applicable foreign exchange restrictions. Any such failure could
also
result in the SPV’s affiliates being impeded or prevented from distributing
their profits and the proceeds from any reduction in capital, share transfer
or
liquidation to the SPV, or from engaging in other transfers of funds into or
out
of China.
We
believe our stockholders who are PRC residents as defined in Circular 75 have
registered with the relevant branch of SAFE, as currently required, in
connection with their equity interests in us and our acquisitions of equity
interests in our PRC subsidiaries. However, we cannot provide any assurances
that their existing registrations have fully complied with, or that they have
made all necessary amendments to their registration to fully comply with, all
applicable registrations or approvals required by Circular 75. Moreover, because
of uncertainty over how Circular 75 will be interpreted and implemented, and
how
or whether SAFE will apply it to us, we cannot predict how it will affect our
business operations or future strategies. For example, our present and
prospective PRC subsidiaries’ ability to conduct foreign exchange activities,
such as the remittance of dividends and foreign currency-denominated borrowings,
may be subject to compliance with Circular 75 by our PRC resident beneficial
holders. In addition, such PRC residents may not always be able to complete
the
necessary registration procedures required by Circular 75. We also have little
control over either our present or prospective direct or indirect stockholders
or the outcome of such registration procedures. A failure by our PRC resident
beneficial holders or future PRC resident stockholders to comply with Circular
75, if SAFE requires it, could subject these PRC resident beneficial holders
to
fines or legal sanctions, restrict our overseas or cross-border investment
activities, limit our subsidiaries’ ability to make distributions or pay
dividends or affect our ownership structure, which could adversely affect our
business and prospects.
If
the PRC enacts regulations which forbid or restrict foreign investment, our
ability to grow may be severely impaired.
We
intend
to expand our business in areas relating to our present business. We may also
expand by making acquisitions of companies in related industries. Many of the
rules and regulations that we would face are not explicitly communicated, and
we
may be subject to rules that would affect our ability to grow, either internally
or through acquisition of other Chinese or foreign companies. There are also
substantial uncertainties regarding the proper interpretation of current laws
and regulations of the PRC. New laws or regulations that forbid foreign
investment could severely impair our businesses and prospects. Additionally,
if
the relevant authorities find us in violation of PRC laws or regulations, they
would have broad discretion in dealing with such a violation, including, without
limitation:
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revoking
our business and other licenses;
and
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requiring
that we restructure our ownership or operations.
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Any
deterioration of political relations between the United States and the PRC
could
impair our operations and your investment in us.
The
relationship between the United States and the PRC is subject to sudden
fluctuation and periodic tension. Changes in political conditions in the PRC
and
changes in the state of Sino-U.S. relations are difficult to predict and could
adversely affect our operations or cause potential acquisition candidates or
their goods and services to become less attractive. Such a change could lead
to
a decline in our profitability. Any weakening of relations between the United
States and the PRC could have a material adverse effect on our operations and
your investment in us, particularly in our efforts to raise capital to expand
our other business activities.
Adverse
changes in economic and political policies of the PRC government could have
a
material adverse effect on the overall economic growth of China, which could
adversely affect our business.
Substantially
all of our business operations are conducted in China. Accordingly, our results
of operations, financial condition and prospects are subject to a significant
degree to economic, political and legal developments in China. China's economy
differs from the economies of most developed countries in many respects,
including with respect to:
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the
amount of government involvement;
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control
of foreign exchange; and
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allocation
of resources.
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While
the
PRC economy has experienced significant growth in the past 20 years, growth
has
been uneven across different regions and among various economic sectors of
China. The PRC government has implemented various measures to encourage economic
development and guide the allocation of resources. Some of these measures
benefit the overall PRC economy, but may also have a negative effect on us.
For
example, our financial condition and results of operations may be adversely
affected by government control over capital investments or changes in tax
regulations that are applicable to us. Since early 2004, the PRC government
has
implemented certain measures to control the pace of economic growth. Such
measures may cause a decrease in the level of economic activity in China, which
in turn could adversely affect our results of operations and financial
condition.
Price
controls may affect both our revenues and net income.
The
laws
of the PRC provide for the government to fix and adjust prices. Although we
are
not presently subject to price controls in connection with the sale of our
products, it is possible that price controls may be imposed in the future.
To
the extent that we are subject to price control, our revenue, gross profit,
gross margin and net income will be affected since the revenue we derive from
our sales will be limited and, unless there is also price control on the
products that we purchase from our suppliers, we may face no limitation on
our
costs. Further, if price controls affect both our revenue and our costs, our
ability to be profitable and the extent of our profitability will be effectively
subject to determination by the applicable regulatory authorities in the
PRC.
Our
operations may not develop in the same way or at the same rate as might be
expected if the PRC economy were similar to the market-oriented economies of
OECD member countries.
The
economy of the PRC has historically been a nationalistic, “planned economy,”
meaning it functions and produces according to governmental plans and pre-set
targets or quotas. In certain aspects, the PRC’s economy has been making a
transition to a more market-oriented economy, although the government imposes
price controls on certain products and in certain industries. However, we cannot
predict the future direction of these economic reforms or the effects these
measures may have. The economy of the PRC also differs from the economies of
most countries belonging to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and
Development (the “OECD”), an international group of member countries sharing a
commitment to democratic government and market economy. For
instance:
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the
level of state-owned enterprises in the PRC, as well as the level
of
governmental control over the allocation of resources is greater
than in
most of the countries belonging to the
OECD;
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the
level of capital reinvestment is lower in the PRC than in other countries
that are members of the OECD;
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the
government of the PRC has a greater involvement in general in the
economy
and the economic structure of industries within the PRC than other
countries belonging to the OECD;
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the
government of the PRC imposes price controls on certain products
and our
products may become subject to additional price controls;
and
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the
PRC has various impediments in place that make it difficult for foreign
firms to obtain local currency, as opposed to other countries belonging
to
the OECD where exchange of currencies is generally free from
restriction.
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As
a
result of these differences, our business may not develop in the same way or
at
the same rate as might be expected if the economy of the PRC were similar to
those of the OECD member countries.
Because
our some of our officers and directors reside outside of the United States,
it
may be difficult for you to enforce your rights against them or enforce United
States court judgments against them in the PRC.
Most
of
our executive officers and directors reside in the PRC and a substantial portion
of our assets are located in the PRC. It may therefore be difficult for United
States investors to enforce their legal rights, to effect service of process
upon our directors or officers or to enforce judgments of United States courts
predicated upon civil liabilities and criminal penalties of our directors and
officers under federal securities laws. Further, it is unclear if extradition
treaties now in effect between the United States and the PRC would permit
effective enforcement of criminal penalties of the federal securities
laws.
We
may have limited legal recourse under Chinese law if disputes arise under
contracts with third parties.
Almost
all of our agreements with our employees and third parties, including our
supplier and customers, are governed by the laws of the PRC. The legal system
in
the PRC is a civil law system based on written statutes. Unlike common law
systems, such as we have in the United States, it is a system in which decided
legal cases have little precedential value. The government of the PRC has
enacted some laws and regulations dealing with matters such as corporate
organization and governance, foreign investment, commerce, taxation and trade.
However, their experience in implementing, interpreting and enforcing these
laws
and regulations is limited, and our ability to enforce commercial claims or
to
resolve commercial disputes is unpredictable. The resolution of these matters
may be subject to the exercise of considerable discretion by agencies of the
PRC, and forces unrelated to the legal merits of a particular matter or dispute
may influence their determination. Any rights we may have to specific
performance or to seek an injunction under Chinese law are severely limited,
and
without a means of recourse by virtue of the Chinese legal system, we may be
unable to prevent these situations from occurring. The occurrence of any such
events could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition
and results of operations.
Because
we may not be able to obtain business insurance in the PRC, we may not be
protected from risks that are customarily covered by insurance in the United
States.
Business
insurance is not readily available in the PRC. To the extent that we suffer
a
loss of a type which would normally be covered by insurance in the United
States, such as product liability and general liability insurance, we would
incur significant expenses in both defending any action and in paying any claims
that result from a settlement or judgment.
Failure
to comply with the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act could subject
us
to penalties and other adverse consequences.
We
are
subject to the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, which generally
prohibits United States companies from engaging in bribery or other prohibited
payments to foreign officials for the purpose of obtaining or retaining
business. Foreign companies, including some that may compete with us, are not
subject to these prohibitions. Corruption, extortion, bribery, pay-offs, theft
and other fraudulent practices occur from time-to-time in the PRC. We can make
no assurance, however, that our employees or other agents will not engage in
such conduct for which we might be held responsible. If our employees or other
agents are found to have engaged in such practices, we could suffer severe
penalties and other consequences that may have a material adverse effect on
our
business, financial condition and results of operations.
A
downturn in the economy of the PRC may slow our growth and
profitability.
The
growth of the Chinese economy has been uneven across geographic regions and
economic sectors. There can be no assurance that growth of the Chinese economy
will be steady or that any downturn will not have a negative effect on our
business especially if it results in either a decreased use of products such
as
ours or in pressure on us to lower our prices. The Chinese economy has been
transitioning from a planned economy to a more market-oriented economy. Although
in recent years the Chinese government has implemented measures emphasizing
the utilization of market forces for economic reform, the reduction of state
ownership of productive assets and the establishment of sound corporate
governance in business enterprises, a substantial portion of the productive
assets in China is still owned by the Chinese government. The continued control
of these assets and other aspects of the national economy by the
Chinese government could materially and adversely affect our business. The
Chinese government also exercises significant control over Chinese economic
growth through the allocation of resources, controlling payment of foreign
currency-denominated obligations, setting monetary policy and providing
preferential treatment to particular industries or companies. Efforts by the
Chinese government to slow the pace of growth of the Chinese economy could
result in decreased capital expenditure by solar energy users, which in turn
could reduce demand for our products.
Any
adverse change in the economic conditions or government policies in China could
have a material adverse effect on the overall economic growth and the level
of
renewable energy investments and expenditures in China, which in turn could
lead
to a reduction in demand for our products and consequently have a material
adverse effect on our businesses.
Downturns
in the economies of the U.S. and Europe may affect the PRC economy which
could
reduce the demand for our products.
The
rapid
growth of the PRC economy in recent years has been partially related to the
U.S.
and European countries’ demand for goods made in and exported from the PRC. The
downturns in the U.S. and European economies may reduce the demand for goods
exported by the PRC which could eventually affect the PRC economy as overseas
orders decrease. The downturn in the PRC economy may in turn negatively impact
the demand for our products.
If
certain tax exemptions within the PRC regarding withholding taxes are removed,
we may be required to deduct corporate withholding taxes from any dividends
we
may pay in the future.
Under
the
PRC’s current tax laws, regulations and rulings, companies are exempt from
paying withholding taxes with respect dividends paid to stockholders outside
of
the PRC. However, if the foregoing exemption is removed, we may be required
to
deduct certain amounts from any dividends we pay to our
stockholders.
Laiyang
Jiangbo is subject to restrictions on making payments to
us.
We
are a
holding company incorporated in the State of Florida and do not have any assets
or conduct any business operations other than our investments in our affiliated
entity in China, Laiyang Jiangbo. As a result of our holding company structure,
we rely entirely on payments from Laiyang Jiangbo under our contractual
arrangements. The PRC government also imposes controls on the conversion of
RMB
into foreign currencies and the remittance of currencies out of China. We may
experience difficulties in completing the administrative procedures necessary
to
obtain and remit foreign currency. See “Government control of currency
conversion may affect the value of your investment.” Furthermore, if our
affiliated entity in China incurs debt on its own in the future, the instruments
governing the debt may restrict its ability to make payments. If we are unable
to receive all of the revenues from our operations through these contractual
or
dividend arrangements, we may be unable to pay dividends on our ordinary
shares.
Uncertainties
with respect to the PRC legal system could adversely affect
us.
We
conduct our business primarily through our affiliated Chinese entity, Laiyang
Jiangbo. Our operations in China are governed by PRC laws and regulations.
We
are generally subject to laws and regulations applicable to foreign investments
in China and, in particular, laws applicable to wholly foreign-owned
enterprises. The PRC legal system is based on written statutes. Prior court
decisions may be cited for reference but have limited precedential
value.
Since
1979, PRC legislation and regulations have significantly enhanced the
protections afforded to various forms of foreign investments in China. However,
China has not developed a fully integrated legal system and recently enacted
laws and regulations may not sufficiently cover all aspects of economic
activities in China. In particular, because these laws and regulations are
relatively new, and because of the limited volume of published decisions and
their nonbinding nature, the interpretation and enforcement of these laws and
regulations involve uncertainties. In addition, the PRC legal system is based
in
part on government policies and internal rules (some of which are not published
on a timely basis or at all) that may have a retroactive effect. As a result,
we
may not be aware of our violation of these policies and rules until some time
after the violation. In addition, any litigation in China may be protracted
and
result in substantial costs and diversion of resources and management
attention.
You
may experience difficulties in effecting service of legal process, enforcing
foreign judgments or bringing original actions in China based on United States
or other foreign laws against us, our management or the experts named in the
prospectus.
We
conduct substantially all of our operations in China and substantially all
of
our assets are located in China. In addition, most of our senior executive
officers reside within China. As a result, it may not be possible to effect
service of process within the United States or elsewhere outside China upon
our
senior executive officers, including with respect to matters arising under
U.S.
federal securities laws or applicable state securities laws. Moreover, our
PRC
counsel has advised us that the PRC does not have treaties with the United
States or many other countries providing for the reciprocal recognition and
enforcement of judgment of courts.
Governmental
control of currency conversion may affect the value of your
investment.
The
PRC
government imposes controls on the convertibility of RMB into foreign currencies
and, in certain cases, the remittance of currency out of China. We receive
substantially all of our revenues in RMB. Under our current structure, our
income is primarily derived from payments from Laiyang Jiangbo. Shortages in
the
availability of foreign currency may restrict the ability of our PRC
subsidiaries and our affiliated entity to remit sufficient foreign currency
to
pay dividends or other payments to us, or otherwise satisfy their foreign
currency denominated obligations. Under existing PRC foreign exchange
regulations, payments of current account items, including profit distributions,
interest payments and expenditures from trade-related transactions, can be
made
in foreign currencies without prior approval from the PRC State Administration
of Foreign Exchange by complying with certain procedural requirements. However,
approval from appropriate government authorities is required where RMB is to
be
converted into foreign currency and remitted out of China to pay capital
expenses such as the repayment of bank loans denominated in foreign currencies.
The PRC government may also at its discretion restrict access in the future
to
foreign currencies for current account transactions. If the foreign exchange
control system prevents us from obtaining sufficient foreign currency to satisfy
our currency demands, we may not be able to pay dividends in foreign currencies
to our shareholders.
Fluctuation
in the value of RMB may have a material adverse effect on your
investment.
The
value
of RMB against the U.S. dollar and other currencies may fluctuate and is
affected by, among other things, changes in political and economic conditions.
Our revenues and costs are mostly denominated in RMB, while a significant
portion of our financial assets are denominated in U.S. dollars. We rely
entirely on fees paid to us by our affiliated entity in China. Any significant
fluctuation in value of RMB may materially and adversely affect our cash flows,
revenues, earnings and financial position, and the value of, and any dividends
payable on, our stock in U.S. dollars. For example, an appreciation of RMB
against the U.S. dollar would make any new RMB denominated investments or
expenditures more costly to us, to the extent that we need to convert U.S.
dollars into RMB for such purposes. An appreciation of RMB against the U.S.
dollar would also result in foreign currency translation losses for financial
reporting purposes when we translate our U.S. dollar denominated financial
assets into RMB, as RMB is our reporting currency.
We
face risks related to health epidemics and other
outbreaks.
Our
business could be adversely affected by the effects of SARS or another epidemic
or outbreak. China reported a number of cases of SARS in April 2004. Any
prolonged recurrence of SARS or other adverse public health developments in
China may have a material adverse effect on our business operations. For
instance, health or other government regulations adopted in response may require
temporary closure of our production facilities or of our offices. Such closures
would severely disrupt our business operations and adversely affect our results
of operations. We have not adopted any written preventive measures or
contingency plans to combat any future outbreak of SARS or any other
epidemic.
Risks
Related to an Investment in Our Securities
We
do not anticipate paying any cash dividends.
We
presently do not anticipate that we will pay any dividends on any of our capital
stock in the foreseeable future. The payment of dividends, if any, would be
contingent upon our revenues and earnings, if any, capital requirements, and
general financial condition. The payment of any dividends is within the
discretion of our Board of Directors. We presently intend to retain all
earnings, if any, to implement our business plan; accordingly, we do not
anticipate the declaration of any dividends in the foreseeable
future.
Because
the OTC Bulletin Board is a quotation system, not an issuer listing service,
market or exchange, it may be difficult for you to sell your common stock or
you
may not be able to sell your common stock for an optimum trading price.
The
OTC
Bulletin Board is a regulated quotation service that displays real-time quotes,
last sale prices and volume limitations in over-the-counter securities. Because
trades and quotations on the OTC Bulletin Board involve a manual process, the
market information for such securities cannot be guaranteed. In addition, quote
information, or even firm quotes, may not be available. The manual execution
process may delay order processing and intervening price fluctuations may result
in the failure of a limit order to execute or the execution of a market order
at
a significantly different price. Execution of trades, execution reporting and
the delivery of legal trade confirmations may be delayed significantly.
Consequently, one may not be able to sell shares of our common stock at the
optimum trading prices.
The
dealer’s spread (the difference between the bid and ask prices) may be large and
may result in substantial losses to the seller of securities on the OTC Bulletin
Board if the common stock or other security must be sold immediately. Further,
purchasers of securities may incur an immediate “paper” loss due to the price
spread. Moreover, dealers trading on the OTC Bulletin Board may not have a
bid
price for securities bought and sold through the OTC Bulletin Board. Due to
the
foregoing, demand for securities that are traded through the OTC Bulletin Board
may be decreased or eliminated.
The
application of the “penny
stock” rules could adversely affect the market price of our common stock and
increase your transaction costs to sell those shares.
As
long
as the trading price of our common shares is below $5 per share, the open-market
trading of our common shares will be subject to the “penny stock” rules. The
“penny stock” rules impose additional sales practice requirements on
broker-dealers who sell securities to persons other than established customers
and accredited investors (generally those with assets in excess of $1,000,000
or
annual income exceeding $200,000 or $300,000 together with their spouse). For
transactions covered by these rules, the broker-dealer must make a special
suitability determination for the purchase of securities and have received
the
purchaser's written consent to the transaction before the purchase.
Additionally, for any transaction involving a penny stock, unless exempt, the
broker-dealer must deliver, before the transaction, a disclosure schedule
prescribed by the SEC relating to the penny stock market. The broker-dealer
also
must disclose the commissions payable to both the broker-dealer and the
registered representative and current quotations for the securities. Finally,
monthly statements must be sent disclosing recent price information on the
limited market in penny stocks. These additional burdens imposed on
broker-dealers may restrict the ability or decrease the willingness of
broker-dealers to sell our common shares, and may result in decreased liquidity
for our common shares and increased transaction costs for sales and purchases
of
our common shares as compared to other securities.
Our
common shares are thinly traded and, you may be unable to sell at or near ask
prices or at all if you need to sell your shares to raise money or otherwise
desire to liquidate your shares.
We
cannot
predict the extent to which an active public market for its common stock will
develop or be sustained. However, we do not rule out the possibility of applying
for listing on the Nasdaq National Market or other exchanges.
Our
common shares have historically been sporadically or “thinly-traded” on the OTC
Bulletin Board, meaning that the number of persons interested in purchasing
our
common shares at or near bid prices at any given time may be relatively small
or
non-existent. This situation is attributable to a number of factors, including
the fact that we are a small company which is relatively unknown to stock
analysts, stock brokers, institutional investors and others in the investment
community that generate or influence sales volume, and that even if we came
to
the attention of such persons, they tend to be risk-averse and would be
reluctant to follow an unproven company such as ours or purchase or recommend
the purchase of our shares until such time as we became more seasoned and
viable. As a consequence, there may be periods of several days or more when
trading activity in our shares is minimal or non-existent, as compared to a
seasoned issuer which has a large and steady volume of trading activity that
will generally support continuous sales without an adverse effect on share
price. We cannot give you any assurance that a broader or more active public
trading market for our common stock will develop or be sustained, or that
current trading levels will be sustained.
The
market price for our common stock is particularly volatile given our status
as a
relatively small company with a small and thinly traded “float” and lack of
current revenues that could lead to wide fluctuations in our share price. The
price at which you purchase our common stock may not be indicative of the price
that will prevail in the trading market. You may be unable to sell your common
stock at or above your purchase price if at all, which may result in substantial
losses to you.
The
market for our common shares is characterized by significant price volatility
when compared to seasoned issuers, and we expect that our share price will
continue to be more volatile than a seasoned issuer for the indefinite future.
The volatility in our share price is attributable to a number of factors. First,
as noted above, our common shares are sporadically and/or thinly traded. As
a
consequence of this lack of liquidity, the trading of relatively small
quantities of shares by our shareholders may disproportionately influence the
price of those shares in either direction. The price for our shares could,
for
example, decline precipitously in the event that a large number of our common
shares are sold on the market without commensurate demand, as compared to a
seasoned issuer which could better absorb those sales without adverse impact
on
its share price. Secondly, we are a speculative or “risky” investment due to our
lack of revenues or profits to date and uncertainty of future market acceptance
for our current and potential products. As a consequence of this enhanced risk,
more risk-adverse investors may, under the fear of losing all or most of their
investment in the event of negative news or lack of progress, be more inclined
to sell their shares on the market more quickly and at greater discounts than
would be the case with the stock of a seasoned issuer. The following factors
may
add to the volatility in the price of our common shares: actual or anticipated
variations in our quarterly or annual operating results; adverse outcomes;
the
termination of our contractual agreements with Laiyang Jiangbo; and additions
or
departures of our key personnel, as well as other items discussed under this
“Risk Factors” section, as well as elsewhere in this prospectus. Many of these
factors are beyond our control and may decrease the market price of our common
shares, regardless of our operating performance. We cannot make any predictions
or projections as to what the prevailing market price for our common shares
will
be at any time, including as to whether our common shares will sustain their
current market prices, or as to what effect that the sale of shares or the
availability of common shares for sale at any time will have on the prevailing
market price. However, we do not rule out the possibility of applying for
listing on the Nasdaq National Market or other exchanges.
Shareholders
should be aware that, according to SEC Release No. 34-29093, the market for
penny stocks has suffered in recent years from patterns of fraud and abuse.
Such
patterns include (1) control of the market for the security by one or a few
broker-dealers that are often related to the promoter or issuer; (2)
manipulation of prices through prearranged matching of purchases and sales
and
false and misleading press releases; (3) boiler room practices involving
high-pressure sales tactics and unrealistic price projections by inexperienced
sales persons; (4) excessive and undisclosed bid-ask differential and markups
by
selling broker-dealers; and (5) the wholesale dumping of the same securities
by
promoters and broker-dealers after prices have been manipulated to a desired
level, along with the resulting inevitable collapse of those prices and with
consequent investor losses. Our management is aware of the abuses that have
occurred historically in the penny stock market. Although we do not expect
to be
in a position to dictate the behavior of the market or of broker-dealers who
participate in the market, management will strive within the confines of
practical limitations to prevent the described patterns from being established
with respect to our securities. The occurrence of these patterns or practices
could increase the volatility of our share price.
The
market price for our stock may be volatile
and the volatility in our common share price may subject us to securities
litigation..
The
market price for our stock may be volatile and subject to wide fluctuations
in
response to factors including the following:
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actual
or anticipated fluctuations in our quarterly operating
results;
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changes
in financial estimates by securities research
analysts;
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conditions
in pharmaceutical and agricultural
markets;
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changes
in the economic performance or market valuations of other pharmaceutical
companies;
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announcements
by us or our competitors of new products, acquisitions, strategic
partnerships, joint ventures or capital
commitments;
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addition
or departure of key personnel;
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fluctuations
of exchange rates between RMB and the U.S.
dollar;
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intellectual
property litigation; and
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general
economic or political conditions in
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addition, the securities market has from time to time experienced significant
price and volume fluctuations that are not related to the operating performance
of particular companies. These market fluctuations may also materially and
adversely affect the market price of our stock.
The
market for our common stock is characterized by significant price volatility
when compared to seasoned issuers, and we expect that our share price will
continue to be more volatile than a seasoned issuer for the indefinite future.
In the past, plaintiffs have often initiated securities class action litigation
against a company following periods of volatility in the market price of its
securities. We may, in the future, be the target of similar litigation.
Securities litigation could result in substantial costs and liabilities and
could divert management's attention and resources.
Our
corporate actions are substantially controlled by our principal shareholders
and
affiliated entities.
Our
principal shareholders and their affiliated entities own approximately 53%
of
our outstanding common shares, representing approximately 53% of our voting
power. These shareholders, acting individually or as a group, could exert
substantial influence over matters such as electing directors and approving
mergers or other business combination transactions. In addition, because of
the
percentage of ownership and voting concentration in these principal shareholders
and their affiliated entities, elections of our board of directors will
generally be within the control of these shareholders and their affiliated
entities. While all of our shareholders are entitled to vote on matters
submitted to our shareholders for approval, the concentration of shares and
voting control presently lies with these principal shareholders and their
affiliated entities. As such, it would be difficult for shareholders to propose
and have approved proposals not supported by management. There can be no
assurances that matters voted upon by our officers and directors in their
capacity as shareholders will be viewed favorably by all shareholders of our
company.
The
elimination of monetary liability against our directors, officers and employees
under Florida
law and the existence of indemnification rights to our directors, officers
and
employees may result in substantial expenditures by us and may discourage
lawsuits against our directors, officers and employees.
Our
articles of incorporation contain specific provisions that eliminate the
liability of our directors for monetary damages to our company and shareholders,
and we are prepared to give such indemnification to our directors and officers
to the extent provided by Florida law. We may also have contractual
indemnification obligations under our employment agreements with our officers.
The foregoing indemnification obligations could result in our company incurring
substantial expenditures to cover the cost of settlement or damage awards
against directors and officers, which we may be unable to recoup. These
provisions and resultant costs may also discourage our company from bringing
a
lawsuit against directors and officers for breaches of their fiduciary duties,
and may similarly discourage the filing of derivative litigation by our
shareholders against our directors and officers even though such actions, if
successful, might otherwise benefit our company and shareholders.
Legislative
actions, higher insurance costs and potential new accounting pronouncements
may
impact our future financial position and results of
operations.
There
have been regulatory changes, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and
there may potentially be new accounting pronouncements or additional regulatory
rulings that will have an impact on our future financial position and results
of
operations. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and other rule changes are likely
to
increase general and administrative costs and expenses. In addition, insurers
are likely to increase premiums as a result of high claims rates over the past
several years, which we expect will increase our premiums for insurance
policies. Further, there could be changes in certain accounting rules. These
and
other potential changes could materially increase the expenses we report under
generally accepted accounting principles, and adversely affect our operating
results.
Past
activities of Genesis and its affiliates may lead to future
liability.
We
may need additional capital, and the sale of additional shares or other equity
securities could result in additional dilution to our
shareholders.
We
believe that our current cash and cash equivalents, anticipated cash flow from
operations and the net proceeds from a proposed offering will be sufficient
to
meet our anticipated cash needs for the near future. We may, however, require
additional cash resources due to changed business conditions or other future
developments, including any investments or acquisitions we may decide to pursue.
If our resources are insufficient to satisfy our cash requirements, we may
seek
to sell additional equity or debt securities or obtain a credit facility. The
sale of additional equity securities could result in additional dilution to
our
shareholders. The incurrence of indebtedness would result in increased debt
service obligations and could result in operating and financing covenants that
would restrict our operations. We cannot assure you that financing will be
available in amounts or on terms acceptable to us, if at all.
Existing
stockholders may experience some dilution as a result of the exercise of
warrants.
We
have
issued the Notes and, in conjunction with the Notes, the Class A Warrants
to purchase, collectively, up to 75,000,000 shares of our common
stock, subject to adjustment. We have also previously issued the
Debentures and, in connection with the Debentures, the November Warrants
to
purchase, collectively, up to 16,000,000 shares of our common
stock. Any issuances of shares upon any exercise of the Class A
Warrants, and the November Warrants will cause dilution in the
interests of our stockholders.
If
we fail to maintain an effective system of internal controls, we may not be
able
to accurately report our financial results or prevent
fraud.
We
will
be subject to reporting obligations under the U.S. securities laws. The SEC,
as
required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, adopted rules
requiring every public company to include a management report on such company's
internal controls over financial reporting in its annual report, which contains
management's assessment of the effectiveness of our internal controls over
financial reporting. In addition, an independent registered public accounting
firm must attest to and report on management's assessment of the effectiveness
of our internal controls over financial reporting. Our management may conclude
that our internal controls over our financial reporting are not effective.
Moreover, even if our management concludes that our internal controls over
financial reporting are effective, our independent registered public accounting
firm may still decline to attest to our management's assessment or may issue
a
report that is qualified if it is not satisfied with our controls or the level
at which our controls are documented, designed, operated or reviewed, or if
it
interprets the relevant requirements differently from us. Our reporting
obligations as a public company will place a significant strain on our
management, operational and financial resources and systems for the foreseeable
future. Effective internal controls, particularly those related to revenue
recognition, are necessary for us to produce reliable financial reports and
are
important to help prevent fraud. As a result, our failure to achieve and
maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting could result
in
the loss of investor confidence in the reliability of our financial statements,
which in turn could harm our business and negatively impact the trading price
of
our stock. Furthermore, we anticipate that we will incur considerable costs
and
use significant management time and other resources in an effort to comply
with
Section 404 and other requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
We
will incur increased costs as a result of being a public
company.
As
a
public company, we will incur significant legal, accounting and other expenses
that we did not incur as a private company. In addition, the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act
and other new rules subsequently implemented by SEC have required changes in
corporate governance practices of public companies. We expect these new rules
and regulations to increase our legal, accounting and financial compliance
costs
and to make certain corporate activities more time-consuming and costly. In
addition, we will incur additional costs associated with our public company
reporting requirements. We are currently evaluating and monitoring developments
with respect to these new rules, and we cannot predict or estimate the amount
of
additional costs we may incur or the timing of such costs.
NOTE
REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This
prospectus contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks
and uncertainties. These include statements about our expectations, beliefs,
intentions or strategies for the future, which are indicated by words or phrases
such as “anticipate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “will,” “we believe,”
“management believes” and similar words or phrases. The forward-looking
statements are based on our current expectations and are subject to certain
risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Our actual results could differ
materially from results anticipated in these forward-looking statements. All
forward-looking statements included in this document are based on information
available to us on the date hereof, and we assume no obligation to
update any such forward-looking statements.
USE
OF PROCEEDS
This
prospectus relates to shares of our common stock that may be offered and sold
from time to time by the selling stockholders. There will be no proceeds to
us
from the sale of shares of common stock in this offering.
We
will
not receive any proceeds from the issuance of our common stock to the Selling
Stockholders other than the exercise price of any warrants and Class A Warrants
that are exercised by the Selling Stockholders who do not conduct cashless
exercises, the proceeds of which we expect to use for working capital. If all
16,000,000 of the warrants and all 75,000,000 of the Class A Warrants were
exercised in full for cash, the proceeds to the Company would be approximately
$21,950,000.
We
will
receive the benefit of the reduction in our outstanding indebtedness in
consideration for the issuance of shares of our Common Stock upon conversion
of
the Debentures and/or the Notes.
SELLING
STOCKHOLDERS
We
are
registering for resale shares of our common stock held by the selling
stockholders identified below. We are registering the shares to permit the
selling stockholders and their pledgees, donees, transferees and other
successors-in-interest that receive their shares from a selling stockholder
as a
gift, partnership distribution or other non-sale related transfer after the
date
of this prospectus to resell the shares when and as they deem
appropriate.
The
following tables set forth:
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the
name of the selling stockholders,
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the
number and percentage of shares of our common stock that the selling
stockholders beneficially owned prior to the offering for resale
of the
shares under this prospectus,
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· |
the
number of shares of our common stock that may be offered for resale
for
the account of the selling stockholders under this prospectus,
and
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· |
the
number and percentage of shares of our common stock to be beneficially
owned by the selling stockholders after the offering of the resale
shares
(assuming all of the offered resale shares are sold by the selling
stockholders).
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The
number of shares in the column “Maximum Number of Shares Being Offered”
represents all of the shares that each selling stockholder may offer under
this
prospectus. We do not know how long the selling stockholders will hold the
shares before selling them or how many shares they will sell, and we currently
have no agreements, arrangements or understandings with any of the selling
stockholders regarding the sale of any of the resale shares. The shares offered
by this prospectus may be offered from time to time by the selling stockholders
listed below.
With
the
exception of 41,000,000 shares beneficially owned by Pope Investments LLC which
were acquired by Pope Investments LLC in connection with the private placement
of Debentures and November Warrants in November 2007, all the shares
beneficially owned by the selling stockholders which are being offered for
resale by the selling stockholders were acquired in connection with the private
placement transaction of Notes and Class A Warrants in May 2008.
This
table is prepared solely based on information supplied to us by the listed
selling stockholders, any Schedules 13D or 13G and Forms 3 and 4, and other
public documents filed with the SEC.
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Name
of Selling Stockholder
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Shares
Beneficially Owned Prior to Offering(1)
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Maximum
Number of Shares to be Sold
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Number
of Shares Beneficially Owned After Offering
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Percentage
Ownership After Offering
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Pope
Investments LLC
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45,850,000
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(2)
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168,500,000
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(3)
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-0-
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-0-
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Ardsley
Partners Fund II, L.P.
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11,812,500
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(4)
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11,812,500
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-0-
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-0-
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Ardsley
Partners Institutional Fund L.P.
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7,725,000
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(5)
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7,725,000
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-0-
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-0-
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Ardsley
Partners Offshore Fund, Ltd.
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7,912,500
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(6)
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7,912,500
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-0-
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-0-
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Marion
Lynton
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300,000
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(7)
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300,000
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-0-
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-0-
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MidSouth
Investor Fund LP
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2,250,000
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(8)
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2,250,000
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-0-
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-0-
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Sansar
Capital Special Opportunity Master Fund, LP
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41,250,000
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(9)
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41,250,000
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-0-
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-0-
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Ephraim
Fields
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375,000
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(10)
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375,000
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-0-
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-0-
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Hua-Mei
21st
Century Partners, LP
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13,500,000
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(11)
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13,500,000
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-0-
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-0-
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Guerilla
Partners, LP
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6,562,500
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(12)
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6,562,500
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-0-
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-0-
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Guerilla
IRA Partners, LP
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187,500
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(13)
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187,500
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-0-
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-0-
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Excalibur
Special Opportunities, LP
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3,750,000
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(14)
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3,750,000
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-0-
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-0-
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Whalehaven
Capital Fund Ltd.
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1,875,000
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(15)
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1,875,000
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-0-
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-0-
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(1)
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Beneficial
ownership is determined in accordance with the rules and regulations
of
the SEC. In computing the number of shares beneficially owned by
a person
and the percentage ownership of that person, securities that are
currently
convertible or exercisable into shares of our common stock, or convertible
or exercisable into shares of our common stock within 60 days of
the date
hereof are deemed outstanding. Such shares, however, are not deemed
outstanding for the purposes of computing the percentage ownership
of any
other person. Except as indicated in the footnotes to the following
table,
each stockholder named in the table has sole voting and investment
power
with respect to the shares set forth opposite such stockholder’s name. The
percentage of beneficial ownership is based on 413,113,760 shares
of common stock outstanding as of July 9,
2008.
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(2)
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Includes
(i) 25,000,000 shares of Common Stock issuable to Pope Investments
LLC, a
Delaware limited liability company (“Pope Investments”), upon conversion
of $5,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Debentures and 16,000,000
shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the November Warrants
and
(ii) up to an additional 4,850,000 shares of Common Stock of the
85,000,000 shares of Common Stock issuable to Pope Investments upon
conversion of $17,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s
Notes and 42,500,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise
of the
Company’s Class A Warrants. Pursuant to the terms of the Notes and the
Class A Warrants, each of the Selling Stockholders has agreed that
it will
not convert any Notes or exercise any Class A Warrants to the extent
that
such conversion or exercise would result in it, together with its
affiliates, beneficially own more than 9.99% of the number of shares
of
our common stock outstanding at the time of conversion or exercise.
Any
Selling Stockholder may waive these beneficial ownership limitations
as to
itself upon no less than 61 days prior written notice to the Company.
Pope
Asset Management LLC, a Tennessee limited liability company (“Pope Asset”)
serves as an investment adviser and/or manager to Pope Investments.
Pope
Asset is the sole manager for Pope Investments and has sole voting
control
and investment and disposition power and discretion with respect
to all
securities held by Pope Investments. Pope Asset may be deemed to
beneficially own shares owned or held by, or held for the account
or
benefit of, Pope Investments. Mr. William P. Wells is the sole manager
of
Pope Asset. Mr. Wells may be deemed to own shares owned or held by,
or
held for the account or benefit of, Pope Investments. Pope Asset
and Mr.
Wells do not directly own any shares of Common Stock.
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(3)
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Includes
(i) 25,000,000 shares of Common Stock issuable to Pope Investments
upon
conversion of $5,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Debentures;
(ii) 16,000,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of
the
November Warrants; (iii) 85,000,000 shares of Common Stock issuable
to
Pope Investments upon conversion of $17,000,000 aggregate principal
amount
of the Notes; and (iv) 42,500,000 shares of Common Stock issuable
upon
exercise of Class A Warrants.
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(4)
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Includes
7,875,000 shares of common stock issuable to Ardsley Partners Fund
II,
L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, upon conversion of $1,575,000
aggregate principal amount of the Company’s Notes and 3,937,500 shares of
common stock issuable upon exercise of the Company’s Class A Warrants.
Ardsley Partners Fund II, L.P. has direct beneficial ownership with
respect to the shares.
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(5)
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Includes
5,150,000 shares of common stock issuable to Ardsley Partners
Institutional Fund L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, upon conversion
of $1,030,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s Notes and
2,575,000 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the Company’s
Class A Warrants. Ardsley Partners Institutional Fund L.P. has direct
beneficial ownership with respect to the
shares.
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(6)
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Includes
5,275,000 shares of common stock issuable to Ardsley Partners Offshore
Fund Ltd., a British Virgin Islands corporation, upon conversion
of
$1,055,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s Notes and 2,637,500
shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the Company’s Class A
Warrants. Ardsley Partners Offshore Fund Ltd. has direct beneficial
ownership with respect to the
shares.
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(7)
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Includes
200,000 shares of common stock issuable to Marion Lynton upon conversion
of $40,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s Notes and 100,000
shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the Company’s Class A
Warrants.
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(8)
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Includes
1,500,000 shares of common stock issuable to MidSouth
Investor Fund LP upon
conversion of $300,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s Notes
and 750,000 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the
Company’s
Class A Warrants.
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(9)
|
Includes
27,500,000 shares of common stock issuable to Sansar
Capital Special Opportunity Master Fund, LP upon
conversion of $5,500,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s Notes
and 13,750,000 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the
Company’s Class A Warrants. Sanjay Motwani has voting and
dispositive power over the
shares.
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(10)
|
Includes
250,000 shares of common stock issuable to Ephraim
Fields upon
conversion of $50,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s Notes
and 125,000 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the
Company’s
Class A Warrants.
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(11)
|
Includes
9,000,000 shares of common stock issuable to Hua-Mei
21st
Century Partners, LP upon
conversion of $1,800,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s Notes
and 4,500,000 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the
Company’s Class A Warrants.
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(12)
|
Includes
4,375,000 shares of common stock issuable to Guerilla
Partners, LP upon
conversion of $875,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s Notes
and 2,187,500 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the
Company’s Class A Warrants.
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(13)
|
Includes
125,000 shares of common stock issuable to Guerilla
IRA Partners, LP upon
conversion of $25,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s Notes
and 62,500 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the Company’s
Class A Warrants.
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(14)
|
Includes
2,500,000 shares of common stock issuable to Excalibur
Special Opportunities, LP upon
conversion of $500,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s Notes
and 1,250,000 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the
Company’s Class A Warrants.
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(15)
|
Includes
1,250,000 shares of common stock issuable to Whalehaven
Capital Fund Ltd. upon
conversion of $250,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s Notes
and 625,000 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the
Company’s
Class A Warrants.
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PLAN
OF DISTRIBUTION
The
Selling Stockholders and any of their pledgees, donees, transferees, assignees
and successors-in-interest may, from time to time, sell any or all of their
shares of Common Stock on any stock exchange, market or trading facility on
which the shares are traded or quoted or in private transactions. These sales
may be at fixed or negotiated prices. The Selling Stockholders may use any
one
or more of the following methods when selling shares:
· |
ordinary
brokerage transactions and transactions in which the broker-dealer
solicits Investors;
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· |
block
trades in which the broker-dealer will attempt to sell the shares
as agent
but may position and resell a portion of the block as principal to
facilitate the transaction;
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· |
purchases
by a broker-dealer as principal and resale by the broker-dealer for
its
account;
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· |
an
exchange distribution in accordance with the rules of the applicable
exchange;
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· |
privately
negotiated transactions;
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· |
to
cover short sales made after the date that this Registration Statement
is
declared effective by the Commission;
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· |
broker-dealers
may agree with the Selling Stockholders to sell a specified number
of such
shares at a stipulated price per
share;
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· |
a
combination of any such methods of sale;
and
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· |
any
other method permitted pursuant to applicable
law.
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The
Selling Stockholders may also sell shares under Rule 144 under the Securities
Act, if available, rather than under this prospectus.
Broker-dealers
engaged by the Selling Stockholders may arrange for other brokers-dealers to
participate in sales. Broker-dealers may receive commissions or discounts from
the Selling Stockholders (or, if any broker-dealer acts as agent for the
purchaser of shares, from the purchaser) in amounts to be negotiated. The
Selling Stockholders do not expect these commissions and discounts to exceed
what is customary in the types of transactions involved.
The
Selling Stockholders may from time to time pledge or grant a security interest
in some or all of the Notes owned by them and, if they default in the
performance of their secured obligations, the pledgees or secured parties may
offer and sell shares of Common Stock from time to time under this prospectus,
or under an amendment to this prospectus under Rule 424(b)(3) or other
applicable provision of the Securities Act of 1933 amending the list of selling
stockholders to include the pledgee, transferee or other successors in interest
as selling stockholders under this prospectus.
Upon
the
Company being notified in writing by a Selling Stockholder that any material
arrangement has been entered into with a broker-dealer for the sale of Common
Stock through a block trade, special offering, exchange distribution or
secondary distribution or a purchase by a broker or dealer, a supplement to
this
prospectus will be filed, if required, pursuant to Rule 424(b) under the
Securities Act, disclosing (i) the name of each such Selling Stockholder and
of
the participating broker-dealer(s), (ii) the number of shares involved, (iii)
the price at which such the shares of Common Stock were sold, (iv)the
commissions paid or discounts or concessions allowed to such broker-dealer(s),
where applicable, (v) that such broker-dealer(s) did not conduct any
investigation to verify the information set out or incorporated by reference
in
this prospectus, and (vi) other facts material to the transaction. In addition,
upon the Company being notified in writing by a Selling Stockholder that a
donee
or pledgee intends to sell more than 500 shares of Common Stock, a supplement
to
this prospectus will be filed if then required in accordance with applicable
securities law.
The
Selling Stockholders also may transfer the shares of Common Stock in other
circumstances, in which case the transferees, pledgees or other successors
in
interest will be the selling beneficial owners for purposes of this
prospectus.
The
Selling Stockholders and any broker-dealers or agents that are involved in
selling the shares may be deemed to be "underwriters" within the meaning of
the
Securities Act in connection with such sales. In such event, any commissions
received by such broker-dealers or agents and any profit on the resale of the
shares purchased by them may be deemed to be underwriting commissions or
discounts under the Securities Act. Discounts, concessions, commissions and
similar selling expenses, if any, that can be attributed to the sale of
Securities will be paid by the Selling Stockholder and/or the purchasers. Each
Selling Stockholder has represented and warranted to the Company that it
acquired the securities subject to this Registration Statement in the ordinary
course of such Selling Stockholder’s business and, at the time of its purchase
of such securities such Selling Stockholder had no agreements or understandings,
directly or indirectly, with any person to distribute any such securities.
The
Company has advised each Selling Stockholder that it may not use shares
registered on this Registration Statement to cover short sales of Common Stock
made prior to the date on which this Registration Statement shall have been
declared effective by the Commission. If a Selling Stockholder uses this
prospectus for any sale of the Common Stock, it will be subject to the
prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act. The Selling Stockholders
will be responsible to comply with the applicable provisions of the Securities
Act and Exchange Act, and the rules and regulations thereunder promulgated,
including, without limitation, Regulation M, as applicable to such Selling
Stockholders in connection with resales of their respective shares under this
Registration Statement.
The
Company is required to pay all fees and expenses incident to the registration
of
the shares, but the Company will not receive any proceeds from the sale of
the
Common Stock. The Company has agreed to indemnify the Selling Stockholders
against certain losses, claims, damages and liabilities, including liabilities
under the Securities Act.
MANAGEMENT’S
DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL
CONDITIONS AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The
following information should be read in conjunction with the financial
statements and the notes thereto contained elsewhere in this
report.
Company
Overview
We
were
originally incorporated on August 15, 2001 in the State of Florida under the
name Genesis Technology Group, Inc. On October 12, 2001, we consummated a merger
with NewAgeCities.com, an Idaho public corporation originally formed in 1969.
We
were the surviving entity after the merger with the Idaho public corporation.
On
October 1, 2007, we completed a share exchange transaction by and among us,
Karmoya International Ltd., a British Virgin Islands company (“Karmoya”), and
Karmoya’s shareholders. As a result of the share exchange transaction, Karmoya,
a company which was established as a “special purpose vehicle” for the foreign
capital raising activities of its Chinese subsidiaries, became our wholly owned
subsidiary and our new operating business. Karmoya was incorporated under the
laws of the British Virgin Islands on July 17, 2007 and owns 100% of the capital
stock of Union Well International Limited, a Cayman Islands company (“Union
Well”). Karmoya conducts its business operations through Union Well’s wholly
owned subsidiary, Genesis Jiangbo (Laiyang) Biotech Technology Co., Ltd.
(“GJBT”). GJBT was incorporated under the laws of the People’s Republic of China
("PRC") on September 16, 2007 and registered as a wholly foreign owned
enterprise (WOFE) on September 19, 2007. GJBT has entered into consulting
service agreements and equity-related agreements with Laiyang Jiangbo
Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (“Laiyang Jiangbo”), a PRC limited liability company
incorporated on August 18, 2003.
As
a
result of the share exchange transaction, our primary operations consist of
the
business and operations of Karmoya and its subsidiaries, which are conducted
by
Laiyang Jiangbo in the PRC. Laiyang Jiangbo produces and sells western
pharmaceutical products in China and focuses on developing innovative medicines
to address various medical needs for patients worldwide.
Basis
of Presentation
Our
financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) and the requirements of
Regulation S-X promulgated by the SEC. These accounting principles require
us to
make certain estimates, judgments and assumptions. We believe that the
estimates, judgments and assumptions upon which we rely are reasonable based
upon information available to us at the time that these estimates, judgments
and
assumptions are made. These estimates, judgments and assumptions can affect
the
reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial
statements as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during
the
periods presented. Our financial statements would be affected to the extent
there are material differences between these estimates and actual results.
In
many cases, the accounting treatment of a particular transaction is specifically
dictated by GAAP and does not require management’s judgment in its application.
There are also areas in which management’s judgment in selecting any available
alternative would not produce a materially different result.
Critical
Accounting Policies
The
discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations
are
based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared
in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires us to make
estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities,
revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and
liabilities. On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates based on historical
experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable
under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making
judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not
readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these
estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
A
summary
of significant accounting policies is included in Note 2 to the audited
consolidated financial statements included in this Form S-1. Management believes
that the application of these policies on a consistent basis enables us to
provide useful and reliable financial information about the company's operating
results and financial condition.
Use
of Estimates
The
preparation of our consolidated financial statements requires us to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the
date
of the financial statements as well as the reported net sales and expenses
during the reporting periods. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates
and
assumptions. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various
other
factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results
of
which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets
and
liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results
may
differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
Significant estimates in 2008, 2007 and 2006 include the allowance for doubtful
accounts, the allowance for obsolete inventory, the useful life of property
and
equipment and intangible assets, and accruals for taxes due.
Inventories
Inventories,
consisting of raw materials and finished goods related to the Company’s products
are stated at the lower of cost or market utilizing the weighted average method.
The Company reviews its inventory periodically for possible obsolete goods
or to
determine if any reserves are necessary.
Marketable
Securities
Marketable
equity securities consist of investments in equity of publicly traded and
non-public domestic companies and are stated at market value based on the most
recently traded price of these securities at the balance sheet dates. Marketable
securities are classified as trading and available for sale securities at
balance sheet dates. Realized and unrealized gains and losses on trading
securities are included in earnings. Unrealized gains and losses on available
for sale securities, determined by the difference between historical purchase
price and the market value at each balance sheet date, are recorded as a
component of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in Stockholders' Equity.
Realized gains and losses are determined by the difference between historical
purchase price and gross proceeds received when the marketable securities are
sold. Realized gains or losses on the sale or exchange of equity securities
and
declines in value judged to be other than temporary are recorded in gains
(losses) on equity securities, net. Marketable equity securities are presumed
to
be impaired if the fair value is less than the cost basis continuously for
three
consecutive quarters, absent evidence to the contrary.
Our
investment impairment analysis generally included analysis of several factors,
including:
1. Discussions
with each company's respective management to review the status of key internally
established development milestones. As a result of our strategic alliance with
partner companies, we regularly had access to information regarding technology
developments and business initiatives that was generally not available to the
investor community.
2. Our
knowledge of partner company's activities relating to new agreements, new
investor funding and milestone achievements.
3. Our
review of financial position, primarily the cash resources and operating cash
flow, to determine if cash levels were sufficient to continue to fund projected
operations and ongoing technology development.
Additionally,
we consider EITF Issue No. 03-01, "The Meaning of Other-Than-Temporary
Impairment and Its Application to Certain Investments" ("EITF 03-01"). According
to EITF 03-01, a security is impaired when its fair value is less than its
carrying value, and an impairment is other than- temporary if the investor
does
not have the "ability and intent" to hold the investment until a forecasted
recovery of its carrying amount. EITF 03-01 holds that the impairment of each
security must be assessed using the ability-and-intent-to-hold criterion
regardless of the severity or amount of the impairment. We intend to hold its
investment in marketable securities for a period of time sufficient to allow
for
any anticipated recovery in market value.
Paragraph
16 of SFAS 115 and SAB Topic 5M provide that numerous factors must be
considered, including the following, in determining whether a decline in value
requires a write-down to a new cost basis for an individual security, which
we
consider:
|
· |
The
length of time and extent to which the market value has been less
than
cost;
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|
· |
The
financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, including
any
specific events that may influence the operations of the issuer (e.g.,
changes in technology, or the planned discontinuance of a line of
business); and
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|
· |
The
intent and ability of the holder to retain its investment in the
issuer
for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery
in
market value.
|
Revenue
recognition
Product
sales are generally recognized when title to the product has transferred to
customers in accordance with the terms of the sale. The Company recognizes
revenue in accordance with the SEC’s (SEC) Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB)
No. 101, “Revenue
Recognition in Financial Statements”
as
amended by SAB No. 104 (together, “SAB 104”), and Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 48 “Revenue
Recognition When Right of Return Exists.”
SAB 104 states that revenue should not be recognized until it is
realized or realizable and earned. In general, the Company records revenue
when
persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, services have been rendered or
product delivery has occurred, the sales price to the customer is fixed or
determinable, and collectibility is reasonably assured.
The
Company is generally not contractually obligated to accept returns. However,
on
a case-by-case negotiated basis, the Company permits customers to return their
products. In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
(“SFAS”) No. 48, “Revenue Recognition when the Right of Return Exists,” revenue
is recorded net of an allowance for estimated returns. Such reserves are based
upon management's evaluation of historical experience and estimated costs.
The
amount of the reserves ultimately required could differ materially in the near
term from amounts included in the consolidated financial
statements.
Variable
Interest Entities
Pursuant
to Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 46 (Revised),
“Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities - an Interpretation of ARB No.
51”
(“FIN 46R”) we are required to include in our consolidated financial statements
the financial statements of variable interest entities. FIN 46R requires a
variable interest entity to be consolidated by a company if that company is
subject to a majority of the risk of loss for the variable interest entity
or is
entitled to receive a majority of the variable interest entity’s residual
returns. Variable interest entities are those entities in which we, through
contractual arrangements, bear the risk of, and enjoy the rewards normally
associated with ownership of the entity, and therefore we are the primary
beneficiary of the entity.
The
accounts of Laiyang Jiangbo are consolidated in the accompanying financial
statements pursuant to FIN 46R. As a VIE, Laiyang Jiangbo sales are included
in
our total sales, its income from operations is consolidated with our, and our
net income includes all of Laiyang Jiangbo net income. We do not have any
non-controlling interest and accordingly, did not subtract any net income in
calculating the net income attributable to us. Because of the contractual
arrangements, we have pecuniary interest in Laiyang Jiangbo that require
consolidation of our financial statements and Laiyang Jiangbo financial
statements.
Recent
accounting pronouncements
In
September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair
Value Measurements”
(SFAS 157), which provides guidance for how companies should measure fair
value when required to use a fair value measurement for recognition or
disclosure purposes under generally accepted accounting principle (GAAP).
SFAS 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15,
2007. The Company is currently assessing the impact, if any, the adoption of
SFAS 157 will have on its financial statements.
In
December 2006, FASB Staff Position No. EITF 00-19-2, “Accounting
for Registration Payment Arrangements,”
was
issued. The FSP specifies that the contingent obligation to make future payments
or otherwise transfer consideration under a registration payment arrangement,
whether issued as a separate agreement or included as a provision of a financial
instrument or other agreement, should be separately recognized and measured
in
accordance with SFAS No. 5, “Accounting
for Contingencies.”
The
Company believes that its current accounting is consistent with the FSP.
Accordingly, adoption of the FSP had no effect on its financial statements.
In
February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The
Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial
Liabilities,
Including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115,”
under
which entities will now be permitted to measure many financial instruments
and
certain other assets and liabilities at fair value on an
instrument-by-instrument basis. This Statement is effective as of the beginning
of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2007. Early
adoption is permitted as of the beginning of a fiscal year that begins on or
before November 15, 2007, provided the entity also elects to apply the
provisions of SFAS 157. The Company is currently assessing the impact, if
any, the adoption of SFAS 159 will have on its financial statements.
In
June
2007, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. EITF 07-3, “Accounting for
Nonrefundable Advance Payments for Goods or Services Received for use in Future
Research and Development Activities” (“FSP EITF 07-3”), which addresses whether
nonrefundable advance payments for goods or services that used or rendered
for
research and development activities should be expensed when the advance payment
is made or when the research and development activity has been performed. The
Company is currently evaluating the effect of this pronouncement on financial
statements.
In
December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS 141(R),“Business Combinations”, which
replaces SFAS 141. SFAS No. 141(R) establishes principles and requirements
for
how an acquirer recognizes and measures in its financial statements the
identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, any non-controlling
interest in the acquiree and the goodwill acquired. The Statement also
establishes disclosure requirements which will enable users to evaluate the
nature and financial effects of the business combination. SFAS 141(R) is
effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. The adoption
of
SFAS 141(R) will have an impact on accounting for business combinations once
adopted, but the effect is dependent upon acquisitions at that
time.
In
December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160,“Noncontrolling Interests in
Consolidated Financial Statements - an amendment of Accounting Research Bulletin
No. 51” (“SFAS 160”), which establishes accounting and reporting standards for
ownership interests in subsidiaries held by parties other than the parent,
the
amount of consolidated net income attributable to the parent and to the
noncontrolling interest, changes in a parent’s ownership interest and the
valuation of retained non-controlling equity investments when a subsidiary
is
deconsolidated. The Statement also establishes reporting requirements that
provide sufficient disclosures that clearly identify and distinguish between
the
interests of the parent and the interests of the non-controlling owners. SFAS
160 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. The Company
has not determined the effect that the application of SFAS 160 will have on
its
consolidated financial statements.
In
March
2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments
and Hedging Activities - an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133” (“SFAS 161”),
which changes the disclosure requirements for derivative instruments and hedging
activities. Entities are required to provide enhanced disclosures about (a)
how
and why an entity uses derivative instruments, (b) how derivative instruments
and related hedged items are accounted for under Statement 133 and its related
interpretations, and (c) how derivative instruments and related hedged items
affect an entity’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 Company has not
determined the effect of the application of SFAS 161 on its consolidated
financial statements.
In
May
2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, “The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles.” This Statement identifies the sources of accounting
principles and the framework for selecting the principles to be used in the
preparation of financial statements of nongovernmental entities that are
presented in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
in
the United States (the GAAP hierarchy). This Statement will not have and impact
on the Company’s financial statements.
In
May
2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 163, “Accounting for Financial Guarantee
Insurance Contracts, an interpretation of FASB
Statement No. 60.”
The
scope of this Statement is limited to financial guarantee insurance (and
reinsurance) contracts, as described in this Statement, issued by enterprises
included within the scope of Statement 60. Accordingly, this Statement does
not
apply to financial guarantee contracts issued by enterprises excluded from
the
scope of Statement 60 or to some insurance contracts that seem similar to
financial guarantee insurance contracts issued by insurance enterprises (such
as
mortgage guaranty insurance or credit insurance on trade receivables). This
Statement also does not apply to financial guarantee insurance contracts that
are derivative instruments included within the scope of FASB
Statement No. 133,
“Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.” This Statement
will not have and impact on the Company’s financial statements.
RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
Comparison
of nine months and three months ended March 31, 2008 and
2007
The
following table sets forth the results of our operations for the periods
indicated (unaudited):
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|
Three
Months Ended
|
|
Nine Months
Ended
|
|
|
|
March
31,
|
|
March
31
|
|
|
|
2008
|
|
2007
|
|
Change $
|
|
Change %
|
|
2008
|
|
2007
|
|
Change $
|
|
Change %
|
|
Change %
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SALES
|
|
$
|
26,231,191
|
|
$
|
18,472,649
|
|
$
|
7,758,542
|
|
|
42
|
%
|
$
|
66,648,051
|
|
$
|
52,876,082
|
|
$
|
13,771,969
|
|
|
26.05
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SALES-
RELATED PARTIES
|
|
|
1,869,092
|
|
|
455,580
|
|
|
1,413,512
|
|
|
310.27
|
%
|
|
4,611,849
|
|
|
2,963,871
|
|
|
1,647,978
|
|
|
55.6
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
COST
OF SALES
|
|
|
6,337,822
|
|
|
5,388,811
|
|
|
949,011
|
|
|
17.61
|
%
|
|
17,744,379
|
|
|
15,724,047
|
|
|
2,020,332
|
|
|
12.85
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
GROSS
PROFIT
|
|
|
21,762,461
|
|
|
13,539,418
|
|
|
8,223,043
|
|
|
60.73
|
%
|
|
53,515,521
|
|
|
40,115,906
|
|
|
13,399,615
|
|
|
33.4
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
RESEARCH
AND DEVELOPMENT
|
|
|
967,930
|
|
|
953,560
|
|
|
14,370
|
|
|
1.51
|
%
|
|
2,170,240
|
|
|
10,441,060
|
|
|
(8,270,820
|
)
|
|
(79.21
|
)%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SELLING,
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
|
|
|
12,136,164
|
|
|
9,658,803
|
|
|
2,477,361
|
|
|
25.65
|
%
|
|
29,269,330
|
|
|
18,491,304
|
|
|
10,778,026
|
|
|
58.29
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
INCOME
FROM OPERATIONS
|
|
|
8,658,367
|
|
|
2,927,055
|
|
|
5,731,312
|
|
|
195.8
|
%
|
|
22,075,951
|
|
|
11,183,542
|
|
|
10,892,409
|
|
|
97.4
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
OTHER
EXPENSES
|
|
|
1,972,269
|
|
|
80,457
|
|
|
1,891,812
|
|
|
2351.33
|
%
|
|
2,404,038
|
|
|
210,313
|
|
|
2,193,725
|
|
|
1043.08
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
INCOME
BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
|
|
|
6,686,098
|
|
|
2,846,598
|
|
|
3,839,500
|
|
|
134.88
|
%
|
|
19,671,913
|
|
|
10,973,229
|
|
|
8,698,684
|
|
|
79.27
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PROVISION
FOR INCOME TAXES
|
|
|
2,211,265
|
|
|
970,025
|
|
|
1,241,240
|
|
|
127.96
|
%
|
|
6,808,625
|
|
|
3,567,857
|
|
|
3,240,768
|
|
|
90.83
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NET
INCOME
|
|
|
4,474,833
|
|
|
1,876,573
|
|
|
2,598,260
|
|
|
138.46
|
%
|
|
12,863,288
|
|
|
7,405,372
|
|
|
5,457,916
|
|
|
73.7
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
OTHER
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
|
|
|
1,690,597
|
|
|
368,537
|
|
|
1,322,060
|
|
|
358.73
|
%
|
|
4,776,631
|
|
|
673,047
|
|
|
4,103,584
|
|
|
609.7
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME
|
|
|
6,165,430
|
|
|
2,245,110
|
|
|
3,920,320
|
|
|
174.62
|
%
|
|
17,639,919
|
|
|
8,078,419
|
|
|
9,561,500
|
|
|
118.36
|
%
|
Revenues.
During
the nine months ended March 31, 2008, we had revenues of $71,259,900 as compared
to revenues of $55,839,953 for the nine months ended March 31, 2007, an increase
of $15,419,947 or approximately 27.61%. Our revenues include sales to related
parties of $4,611,849 as compared to $2,963,871for the nine months ended March
31, 2007, an increase of $1,647,978 or approximately 55.60%. For the three
months ended March 31, 2008, we had revenues of $28,100,283 as compared to
revenues of $18,928,229 for the three months ended March 31, 2007, and increase
of $9,172,054 or 48.46%. For the three months ended March 31, 2008, we had
revenues from related parties sales of $1,869,092 as compared to $455,580 for
the three months ended March 31, 2007, an increase of $1,413,512 or 310.27%.
The
overall increase in total revenue in the third quarter and the nine months
of
fiscal 2008 was primarily attributable to the increase of sales volume of our
best selling products: Clarithromycin sustained-release tablets and Itopride
Hydrochloride Granules. Additionally, we released a new product, Baobaole
chewable tablets in the second quarter of fiscal 2008. We believe that our
sales
will continue to grow as we continue strengthening our sales force, enhancing
our brand name recognition and improving the quality of our
products.
Cost
of Sales.
Cost of
sales for the nine months ended March 31, 2008 increased $2,020,332 or 12.85%,
from $ 15,724,047 for the nine months ended March 31, 2007 to $17,744,379 for
the nine months ended March 31, 2008. Cost of sales for the three months ended
March 31, 2008 increased $949,011 or 17.61% from $5,388,811 for the three months
ended March 31, 2007 to $6,337,822 for the three months ended March 31, 2008.
The decrease in cost of sales as a percentage of net revenues for the nine
months ended March 31, 2008, approximately 24.90% as compared to the nine months
ended March 31, 2007, approximately 28.16%, and the decrease in cost of sales
as
a percentage of net revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2008,
approximately 22.55% as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2007
approximately 28.47%, was primarily attributable to our ability to better manage
raw material purchase prices, the high margin on the new product Baobaole
chewable tables, more sales being generated from products with higher profit
margins and more efficient production.
Gross
Profit.
Gross
profit was $53,515,521 for the nine months ended March 31, 2008 as compared
to
$40,115,906 for the nine months ended March 31, 2007, representing gross margins
of approximately 75.10% and 71.84%, respectively. Gross profit was $21,762,461
for the three months ended March 31, 2008 as compared to $13,539,418 for the
three months ended March 31, 2007, representing gross margins of approximately
77.45% and 71.53%, respectively. The increase in our gross profits was mainly
due to decrease in cost of sales as a percentage of net revenue as we better
managed raw material purchase prices and our product sales mixture to generate
more sales from products with higher profit margins.
Selling,
General and Administrative Expenses.
Selling, general and administrative expenses totaled $29,269,330 for the nine
months ended March 31, 2008, as compared to $ 18,491,304 for the nine months
ended March 31, 2007, an increase of $10,778,026 or approximately 58.29%.
Selling, general and administrative expenses totaled $12,136,164 for the three
months ended March 31, 2008, as compared to $ 9,658,803 for the three months
ended March 31, 2007, an increase of $2,477,361 or approximately 25.65% as
summarized below (Unaudited):
|
|
Three
Months Ended
|
|
Nine
Months Ended
|
|
|
|
March 31,
2008
|
|
March 31,
2007
|
|
March 31,
2008
|
|
March 31,
2007
|
|
Advertisement,
marketing and promotion
|
|
$
|
6,969,491
|
|
$
|
7,295,921
|
|
$
|
19,483,894
|
|
$
|
13,884,825
|
|
Travel
and entertainment—
sales
related
|
|
|
96,519
|
|
|
9,265
|
|
|
404,321
|
|
|
306,501
|
|
Depreciation
and amortization
|
|
|
126,866
|
|
|
80,527
|
|
|
311,471
|
|
|
174,931
|
|
Shipping
and handling
|
|
|
106,116
|
|
|
69,833
|
|
|
253,366
|
|
|
209,667
|
|
Salaries,
wages, commissions and related benefits
|
|
|
4,577,685
|
|
|
2,160,925
|
|
|
7,255,133
|
|
|
2,916,535
|
|
Travel
and entertainment—
non
sales related
|
|
|
58,263
|
|
|
4,958
|
|
|
214,589
|
|
|
18,471
|
|
Other
|
|
|
201,224
|
|
|
37,374
|
|
|
1,346,556
|
|
|
980,374
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
12,136,164
|
|
$
|
9,658,803
|
|
$
|
29,269,330
|
|
$
|
18,491,304
|
|
The
changes in these expenses during the nine months and three months ended March
31, 2008, as compared to the corresponding period in 2007 included the
following:
|
· |
An
increase of $5,599,069 or approximately 40.33% in advertisement,
marketing
and promotion spending for the nine months ended March 31, 2008 and
an
decrease of $326,430 or approximately 4.47% for the three months
ended
March 31, 2008 as compared to the corresponding period in fiscal
2007 were
primarily due to TV commercials and magazine advertisements expenses
to
establish our Baobaole Chewable tablets brand name. Additionally,
we also
increase our marketing and promotional activities to promote our
two other
best selling products.
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|
· |
Travel
and entertainment -sales related expenses increased by $97,820 or
approximately 31.92% for the nine months ended March 31, 2008 and
$87,254
or approximately 941.76% for the three months ended March 31, 2008
as
compared to the corresponding period in fiscal 2007 was primarily
due to
our marketing and sales travel related activities related to promoting
our
Baobole Chewable tablets and establishing the distribution network
for the
product.
|
|
· |
Shipping
and handling expenses increased by $43,699 or approximately 20.84%
for the
nine months ended March 31, 2008 and $36,283 or 51.96% for the three
months ended March 31, 2008 as compared to the corresponding period
of
fiscal 2007, primarily because increase in sales volume in fiscal
year
2008.
|
|
· |
Depreciation
and amortization increased by $136,540 or 78.05% for the nine months
ended
March 31, 2008 and $46,339 for the three months ended March 31, 2008
as
compared to the corresponding period of fiscal 2007, primarily due
to
additional amortization expenses on the new patent obtained in late
fiscal
2007 and additional land use right obtained in the 3rd
quarter of fiscal 2008.
|
|
· |
Salaries,
wages, commissions and related benefits increased by $4,338,598 or
148.76%
for the nine months ended March 31, 2008 and $2,416,760 for the three
months ended March 31, 2008 as compared to the corresponding period
of
fiscal 2007. The increases were primarily due to increase in commission
payments to sales representatives as well as an increase in number
of
employees and sales representatives as a result of expanding our
distribution network from 26 provinces and regions to 30 provinces
and
regions in fiscal 2008.
|
|
· |
An
increase of $196,118 or approximately 1061.76% in travel and entertainment
-non sales related expenses for the nine months ended March 31, 2008
and
$53,305 or 1075.13% for the three months ended March 31, 2007 were
primarily due to increase in corporate executives’ and managers’ travel
related to public company related activities.
|
|
· |
Other
selling, general and administrative expenses, which includes professional
fees, utilities, office supplies and expenses increased by $366,182
or
37.35% for the nine months ended March 31, 2008 and increased by
$163,850
or 438.41% for the three months ended March 31, 2008 as compared
to the
corresponding period in fiscal 2008 primarily due to more professional
fees and other miscellaneous expense in fiscal 2008.
|
Research
and Development Costs.
Research and development costs, which consist of cost of material used and
salaries paid for the development of the Company’s products and fees paid to
third parties, totaled $2,170,240 for the nine months ended March 31, 2008,
as
compared to $10,441,060 for the nine months ended March 31, 2007, a decrease
of
$8,270,820 or approximately 79.21%. Research and development costs totaled
$967,930 for the three months ended March 31, 2008, as compared to $953,560
for
the three months ended March 31, 2007, an increase of $14,370 or approximately
1.51%. The significant decrease in research and development expenses for the
nine months ended March 31, 2008 was mainly due to major spending on a research
and development project conducted as well as payments for new drug clinical
trials and project expenses in the second quarter of fiscal 2007. The Company
completed several research and development projects in fiscal 2007 and those
drugs are currently in the final process of being approved from the Chinese
SFDA.
Other
Expenses.
Our
other expenses consisted of financial expenses and non-operating expenses.
We
had other expenses of $2,404,038 for the nine months ended March 31, 2008 as
compared to other expenses $210,313for the nine months ended March 31, 2007,
an
increase of $2,193,725or approximately 1043.08%. For the three months ended
March 31, 2008, we had other expense of $1,972,269 as compared to $80,457 for
the three months ended March 31, 2007, an increase of $1,891,812 or 2351.33%.
The increase in other expenses was mainly due to unrealized loss on trading
securities, amortization of the debt discount on convertible debenture created
by the intrinsic value of the beneficial conversion feature in the debt and
the
fair value of the warrants issued in conjunction with the debt as well as loss
from discontinued operation. Amortization expense on debt discount amounted
to
$671,296 for the nine months and $416,666 for three months ended March 31,
2008
and the amortization of debt issuance cost amounted to $47,583 for the nine
months and $29,534 three months ended March 31, 2008.
Net
Income income.
Our net
income for the nine months ended March 31, 2008 was $12,863,288 as compared
to
$7,405,372for the nine months ended March 31, 2007, an increase of $5,457,916
or
73.70%. The net income for the three months ended March 31, 2008 was
$4,474,833as compared to $1,876,573 for the three months ended March 31, 2007,
an increase of $2,598,260 or 138.46%. The increase in net income is primarily
attributable to increase in sales volume of our best selling products, as well
as improved profit margin. Our management believes that net income will continue
to improve as we will continue to offer better and more products and improve
our
manufacturing efficiency.
Comparison
of Years Ended June 30, 2007, 2006 and 2005
The
following table sets forth the results of our operations for the periods
indicated as a percentage of total net sales:
|
|
Year
Ended June 30,
|
|
%
of
|
|
Year
Ended June 30,
|
|
%
of
|
|
Year
Ended June 30,
|
|
%
of
|
|
|
|
2007
|
|
Revenue
|
|
2006
|
|
Revenue
|
|
2005
|
|
Revenue
|
|
SALES
|
|
$
|
72,259,812
|
|
|
94.84
|
%
|
$
|
45,242,987
|
|
|
92.04
|
%
|
$
|
10,852,106
|
|
|
85.11
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SALES—RELATED
PARTIES
|
|
|
3,933,881
|
|
|
5.16
|
%
|
|
3,913,452
|
|
|
7.96
|
%
|
|
1,899,266
|
|
|
14.89
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
COST
OF REVENUES
|
|
|
21,161,530
|
|
|
27.77
|
%
|
|
15,686,233
|
|
|
31.91
|
%
|
|
8,771,942
|
|
|
68.79
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
GROSS
PROFIT
|
|
|
55,032,163
|
|
|
72.23
|
%
|
|
33,470,206
|
|
|
68.09
|
%
|
|
39,79,430
|
|
|
31.21
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SELLING,
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
|
|
|
25,579,361
|
|
|
33.57
|
%
|
|
7,894,672
|
|
|
16.06
|
%
|
|
1,689,004
|
|
|
13.25
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
RESEARCH
AND DEVELOPMENT
|
|
|
11,143,830
|
|
|
14.63
|
%
|
|
13,642,200
|
|
|
27.75
|
%
|
|
1,240,252
|
|
|
9.73
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
INCOME
FROM OPERATIONS
|
|
|
18,308,972
|
|
|
24.03
|
%
|
|
11,933,334
|
|
|
24.28
|
%
|
|
1,050,174
|
|
|
8.24
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
OTHER
(INCOME) EXPENSES
|
|
|
(6,375,340
|
)
|
|
(8.37
|
)%
|
|
386,816
|
|
|
0.79
|
%
|
|
253,319
|
|
|
1.99
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
INCOME
BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
|
|
|
24,684,312
|
|
|
32.40
|
%
|
|
11,546,518
|
|
|
23.49
|
%
|
|
796,855
|
|
|
6.25
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PROVISION
FOR INCOME TAXES
|
|
|
2,631,256
|
|
|
3.45
|
%
|
|
3,810,351
|
|
|
7.75
|
%
|
|
262,962
|
|
|
2.06
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NET
INCOME
|
|
|
22,053,056
|
|
|
28.94
|
%
|
|
7,736,167
|
|
|
15.74
|
%
|
|
533,893
|
|
|
4.19
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
OTHER
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Foreign
currency translation adjustment
|
|
|
1,018,130
|
|
|
1.34
|
%
|
|
128,311
|
|
|
0.26
|
%
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME
|
|
|
23,071,186
|
|
|
30.28
|
%
|
|
7,864,478
|
|
|
16.00
|
%
|
|
533,893
|
|
|
4.19
|
%
|
Comparison
of Years Ended June 30, 2007 and 2006
Revenues.
Our
revenues include sales to third parties and to related parties of $72,259,812
and $3,933,881, respectively for the year ended June 30, 2007. During the year
ended June 30, 2007, we had revenues from sales of $72,259,812 as compared
to
$45,242,987 for the year ended June 30, 2006, an increase of approximately
59.71%. During the year ended June 30, 2007, we had sales to a related parties
of $3,933,881 as compared to $3,913,452 for the year ended June 30, 2006, an
increase of approximately 0.52%. These increases are attributable to continued
strong sales of our best selling products, Ciprloxacin Hydrochloride tablets,
and Paracetamol tablets. We believe that our sales will continue to grow because
we are strengthening our sales force, improving the quality of our products
and
continuing developing new products that will be well accepted in the market.
Cost
of Revenues.
Cost of
revenues for 2007 increased $5,475,297 or 34.91%, from $15,686,233 for the
year
ended June 30, 2006 to $21,161,530 for the year ended June 30, 2007. The
decrease in cost of revenue as a percentage of net revenues for the year ended
June 30, 2006, approximately 27.77% as compared to the year ended June 30,
2006,
approximately 31.91%, was attributable to our better control on the raw material
purchase prices and more efficient manufacturing production.
Gross
Profit.
Gross
profit was $55,032,163 for the year ended June 30, 2007 as compared to
$33,470,206 for the year ended June 30, 2006, representing gross margins of
approximately 72.23% and 68.09%, respectively. The increase in our gross profits
was mainly due to strong product sale and decrease in cost of revenue as a
percentage of net revenue.
Selling,
General and Administrative Expenses.
Selling, general and administrative expenses totaled $25,579,361for the year
ended June 30, 2007, as compared to $7,894,672 for the year ended June 30,
2006,
an increase of approximately 224.01%. This increase is primarily attributable
to
increase in product advertisement, marketing and promotion spending.
Additionally, the travel and entertainment expenses were also increased due
to
increased sales related travel and entertainment in 2007.
Research
and Development Costs.
Research and development costs, which consist of cost of material used and
salaries paid for the development of the Company’s products and fees paid to
third parties, totaled $11,143,830 for the year ended June 30, 2007, as compared
to $13,642,200 for the year ended June 30, 2006, an decrease of approximately
18.31%. The decrease was mainly because we conducted fewer product development
projects in 2007.
Other
(Income) Expenses.
Our
other (income) expenses consisted of corporate income tax and valued added
tax
exemption from the government, financial expenses and non-operating expenses.
We
had other income of $6,375,340 for the year ended June 30, 2007 as compared
to
other expense $386,816 for the year ended June 30, 2006, an decrease of
approximately 1748.16%. The decrease in other expenses is mainly due to
receiving of corporate income tax and value added tax exemption from the
government.
Net
Income.
Our net
income for the year ended June 30, 2007 was $22,053,056 as compared to
$7,736,167 for the year ended June 30, 2006. The increase in net income is
attributable to increased sales volume, lower average costs as well as
government income tax and value added tax exemption. Our management believes
that net income will continue to increase because we will continue to offer
better and more products and improve our manufacturing efficiency.
Comparison
of Years Ended June 30, 2006 and 2005
Revenues.
Our
revenues include sales to third parties and to related parties of
$45,242,987 and $3,913,452, respectively for the year ended June 30, 2006.
During the year ended June 30, 2006, we had revenues from sales to third parties
of $45,242,987 as compared to sales of $10,852,106 for the year ended June
30,
2005, an increase of approximately 316.91%. During the year ended June 30,
2006,
we had revenues from sales to related parties of $3,913,452 as compared to
$1,899,266 for the year ended June 30, 2005, an increase of approximately
106.05%. These increases are attributable to continued strong sales of our
best
selling products, Ciprloxacin Hydrochloride tablets, and Paracetamol tablets.
Cost
of Revenues.
Cost of
revenues for 2006 increased by $6,914,291or 78.82%, from $8,771,942 for the
year
ended June 30, 2005 to $15,686,233 for the year ended June 30, 2006. The
decrease in cost of revenue as a percentage of total revenues for the year
ended
June 30, 2006, approximately 31.91% as compared to the year ended June 30,
2005,
approximately 68.79%, was attributable to lower material costs and better and
more efficient manufacturing production.
Gross
Profit.
Gross
profit was $33,470,206 for the year ended June 30, 2006 as compared to
$3,979,430 for the year ended June 30, 2005, representing gross margins of
approximately 68.09% and 31.21%, respectively. The increase in our gross profits
was mainly due to strong product sale and decrease in cost of revenue as a
percentage of net revenue.
Selling,
General and Administrative Expenses.
Selling, general and administrative expenses totaled $7,894,672 for the year
ended June 30, 2006, as compared to $1,689,004 for the year ended June 30,
2005,
an increase of approximately 367.42%. This increase is primarily attributable
to
increase in product advertisement, marketing and promotion spending.
Additionally, the travel and entertainment expenses were also increased due
to
increased sales related travel and entertainment in 2007.
Research
and Development Costs.
Research and development costs, which consist of cost of material used and
salaries paid for the development of the Company’s products and fees paid to
third parties, totaled $13,642,200 for the year ended June 30, 2006, as compared
to $1,240,252 for the year ended June 30, 2005, an increase of approximately
999.95%. The increase was mainly because we conducted fewer product development
projects and the average spending on each project was higher in
2006.
Other
(Income) Expenses.
Our
other (income) expenses consisted of corporate income tax and valued added
tax
exemption from the government, financial expenses and non-operating expenses.
We
had other expense of $386,816 for the year ended June 30, 2006 as compared
to
other expense of $253,319 for the year ended June 30, 2005, an increase of
approximately 52.70%. The increase in other expenses was mainly due to high
interest expenses in 2006.
Net
Income.
Our net
income for the year ended June 30, 2006 was $7,736,167 as compared to $533,893
for the year ended June 30, 2005. The increase in net income is attributable
to
largely increased sales volume and lower average costs.
LIQUIDITY
AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Our
working capital position increased $14,761,942 to $30,759,382 at March 31,
2008
from $15,997,440 at June 30, 2007. This increase in working capital is primarily
attributable to an increase in cash balance of $3.8 million primarily due to
the
receipt of proceeds from our November 2007 financing which amounted to $5
million, an increase in marketable equity securities of approximately $2.1
million obtained from the October 1, 2007 reverse merger, an increase in
accounts receivable of approximately $8.8 million due to increase in sales,
an
increase in accounts receivable-related parties of approximately $1.5
million, a decrease in notes payable of $4.9 million, a decrease in
other payable-related parties of $1 million, and a payment of dividend of
$10.5 million, and offset by a decrease in restricted cash of $4.9 million,
an
increase in accounts payable of $1.4 million, an increase in other payable
of
$2.4 million, an increase in liabilities assumed from reorganization of $1.4
million and an increase in taxes payable of $10.5 million.
Net
cash
provided in operating activities for the nine months ended March 31, 2008 was
$17,697,452 as compared to net cash provided by operating activities of
$4,283,404 for the nine months ended March 31, 2007. For the nine months ended
March 31, 2008, net cash provided in operating activities was primarily
attributable to income from continued operations of $13.2 million, increase
in
accounts payable of $1.2 million, increase in other payable of $2.1 million,
and
increase in taxes payable of $10 million, offset by increase in our accounts
receivable and accounts receivable-related parties of $8.6 million as a result
of increase in sales, and increase in liabilities assumed from reorganization
of
$1.2 million. For the nine months ended March 31, 2007, net cash provided by
operating activities was attributable primarily to our net income of $7.4
million, decrease in inventories of $1.1 million, decrease in our other assets
of $1.3 million and increase in our tax payable of $2 million and offset by
increases in our accounts receivable and accounts receivable-related parties
of
$3.5 million, decrease in accounts payable of $2.3 million, and decrease in
other payable and other payable-related parties of $ 1.9 million.
Net
cash
used by investing activities for the nine months ended March 31, 2008 was
$7,507,300 attributable to payments on land use rights of $8.2 million and
purchases of equipments of $0.4 million and offset by cash acquired in reverse
merger of $0.5 million and proceeds from the sale of marketable securities
totaling $0.6 million. Net cash used in investing activities for the nine months
ended March 31, 2007 amounted to $58,469 which attributable to purchases of
equipment.
Net
cash
used in financing activities was $7,678,043 for the nine months ended March
31,
2008 and was primarily attributable to payments on debt issuance cost of $0.4
million, payments on dividend payable of $10.5 million, payments for bank loans
of $5.4 million and a decrease in notes payable of $5.4 million and offset
by
proceeds from bank loans of $3.3 million, proceeds from issuance of convertible
debt of $5 million, and decrease in restricted cash of $5.4 million. Net cash
used in financing activities for the nine months ended March 31, 2007 amounted
to $1.3 million which attributable to payments for bank loans of $1.3 million
and decrease in notes payable of $0.7 million and offset by increase in
restricted cash of $0.7 million.
We
reported a net increase in cash for the nine months ended March 31, 2008 of
$3,836,836 as compared to a net increase in cash of $3,117,736 for the nine
months ended March 31, 2007.
On
November 6, 2007, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement
with
Pope Investments, LLC (“Pope”) pursuant to which the Company issued and sold to
Pope for $5,000,000 (a) 6% convertible subordinated debentures due November
30,
2010 and (b) a three-year warrant to purchase 10,000,000 shares of the Company’s
common stock, par value $0.001 per share, at an exercise price of $0.32 per
share, subject to adjustment as provided therein.
On
May
30, 2008, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the
“Securities Purchase Agreement”), with Karmoya International Ltd., a British
Virgin Islands company, Genesis Jiangbo (Laiyang) Biotech Technologies Co.,
Ltd., a wholly owned foreign enterprise in the People’s Republic of China, Wubo
Cao (“Mr. Cao”) and the Selling Stockholders, pursuant to which, on May 30,
2008, the Company sold to the Selling Stockholders 6% convertible notes and
warrants to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock for the aggregate
amount of $30,000,000.
Contractual
Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Contractual
Obligations
We
have
certain fixed contractual obligations and commitments that include future
estimated payments. Changes in our business needs, cancellation provisions,
changing interest rates, and other factors may result in actual payments
differing from the estimates. We cannot provide certainty regarding the timing
and amounts of payments. We have presented below a summary of the most
significant assumptions used in our determination of amounts presented in the
tables, in order to assist in the review of this information within the context
of our consolidated financial position, results of operations, and cash
flows.
The
following tables summarize our contractual obligations as of March 31, 2008,
and
the effect these obligations are expected to have on our liquidity and cash
flows in future periods.
|
|
Payments
Due by
Period
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
Less
than 1 year
|
|
1-3
Years
|
|
3-5
Years
|
|
5
Years
+
|
|
|
|
In
Thousands
|
|
Contractual
Obligations:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bank
Indebtedness
|
|
$
|
6,201,804
|
|
$
|
6,201,804
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
Research
and Development Obligations
|
|
$
|
11,936,320
|
|
$
|
4,069,200
|
|
$
|
6,510,720
|
|
$
|
1,356,400
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
Purchase
Obligations
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
Total
Contractual Obligations:
|
|
$
|
18,138,124
|
|
$
|
10,271,004
|
|
$
|
6,510,720
|
|
$
|
1,356,400
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
Bank
Indebtedness amounts include the short term bank loans amount and notes payable
amount.
Off-balance
Sheet Arrangements
We
have
not entered into any other financial guarantees or other commitments to
guarantee the payment obligations of any third parties. We have not entered
into
any derivative contracts that are indexed to our shares and classified as
shareholder’s equity or that are not reflected in our consolidated financial
statements. Furthermore, we do not have any retained or contingent interest
in
assets transferred to an unconsolidated entity that serves as credit, liquidity
or market risk support to such entity. We do not have any variable interest
in
any unconsolidated entity that provides financing, liquidity, market risk or
credit support to us or engages in leasing, hedging or research and development
services with us.
Recent
Financings
May
2008 Financing
On
May
30, 2008, we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Securities
Purchase Agreement”) with Karmoya, Genesis Jiangbo, Wubo Cao (“Mr Cao”) and
certain investors, pursuant to which, on May 30, 2008, we sold to investors
$30,000,000 principal amount of our 6% Notes and Class A Warrants to purchase
75,000,000 shares of our common stock, in transactions exempt from registration
under the Securities Act. We are using the net proceeds from May 2008 financing
for working capital purposes.
The
Notes
are due May 30, 2011 and are convertible into shares of our common stock at
a
conversion price equal to $0.20, subject to adjustment pursuant to customary
anti-dilution provisions and automatic downward adjustments in the event of
certain sales or issuances by us of common stock at a price per share less
than
$0.20. Interest on the outstanding principal balance of the notes is payable
at
the rate of 6% per annum, in semi-annual installments payable on November
30th
and May
30th
of each
year, with the first interest payment due on November 30, 2008. At any time
after the issuance of the Notes, any Investor may convert its Note, in whole
or
in part, into shares of our common stock, provided that such investor shall
not
effect any conversion if immediately after such conversion, such investor and
its affiliates would in the aggregate beneficially own more than 9.99% of the
our outstanding common stock. The Notes are convertible at our option if the
following four conditions are met: (i) effectiveness of a registration statement
with respect to the shares of our common stock underlying the notes and the
warrants; (ii) the VWAP of our common stock has been equal to or greater than
250% of the conversion price, as adjusted, for 20 consecutive trading days
on
its principal trading market; (iii) the average dollar trading volume of our
common stock exceeds $500,000 on its principal trading market for the same
20
days; and (iv) we achieve 2008 Guaranteed EBT (as hereinafter defined) and
2009
Guaranteed EBT (as hereinafter defined). A holder of a Note may require us
to
redeem all or a portion of such Note for cash at a redemption price as set
forth
in the Notes, in the event of a change in control of the company, an event
of
default or if any governmental agency in the PRC challenges or takes action
that
would adversely affect the transactions contemplated by the securities purchase
agreement.
In
connection with the May 2008 financing, we agreed, among other things, to
increase the number of authorized shares of our common stock to 900,000,000
by
no later than August 31, 2008. We have also agreed that on and after November
30, 2008 neither we nor any of our subsidiaries will engage in any transactions
(“Related Party Transactions”) with any of Yantai Jiangbo Pharmaceuticals Co.,
Ltd. (“Yantai Jiangbo”), Laiyang Jiangbo Medicals Co., Ltd. (“Laiyang Jiangbo”)
and Laiyang Jiangbo Western and Chinese Pharmacy Co., Ltd. (“Jiangbo
Pharmacies”) (each, a “Related Party” and collectively, the “Related Parties”)
without the prior written consent of Pope Investments LLC. As a precondition
to
the Company or any of our subsidiaries engaging in any Related Party
Transaction, we will obtain, from such Related Party, a commitment in writing
that such Related Party will, at no time in the future, seek to enter the
business of developing and manufacturing drugs. During the period commencing
on
May 30, 2008 and ending on November 30, 2008, we (i) may continue to make sales
to Yantai Jiangbo and Laiyang Jiangbo, which sales shall constitute no more
than
4% of our total sales in any fiscal quarter and (ii) shall provide to each
investor no less frequently than quarterly, receivables, payables and inventory
reports which set forth the details of any transactions with Yantai Jiangbo
and
Laiyang Jiangbo that have occurred during such quarterly period. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, we may continue to make sales to Jiangbo Pharmacies, which sales
shall constitute no more than 2% of our total sales in any fiscal quarter.
In
connection therewith, we have agreed to provide to each investor no less
frequently than quarterly, receivables, payables and inventory reports which
set
forth the details of any transactions with Jiangbo Pharmacies that have occurred
during such quarterly period.
The
Class
A Warrants are exercisable for a five-year period beginning on May 30, 2008
at
an initial exercise price of $0.25 per share.
In
connection with the May 2008 financing, we entered into a Holdback Escrow
Agreement dated as of May 30, 2008, with the investors and Loeb & Loeb LLP,
as escrow agent, pursuant to which $4,000,000 of the purchase price was
deposited into an escrow account with the escrow agent at the closing of the
financing. Pursuant to the terms of the holdback escrow agreement, (i)
$2,000,000 of the escrowed funds will be released to us upon our satisfaction
no
later than 120 days following the closing of the financing of an obligation
that
our board of directors be comprised of at least five members (at least two
of
whom are to be fluent English speakers who possess necessary experience to
serve
as a director of a public company), a majority of whom will be independent
directors acceptable to Pope Investments LLC and (ii) $2,000,000 of the escrowed
funds will be released to us upon our satisfaction no later than six months
following the closing of the financing of an obligation to hire a full-time
chief financial officer acceptable to Pope who has experience as the chief
financial officer of a U.S. public company and who is a certified public
accountant, fluent in English and an expert in GAAP and auditing procedures
and
compliance for U.S. public companies. In the event that either or both of these
obligations is not so satisfied, the applicable portion of the escrowed funds
will be released pro rata to the investors. On June 16, 2008, $2,000,000 of
the
escrowed funds were released to us upon our hiring of Elsa Sung as our chief
financial officer.
In
connection with May 2008 financing, Mr. Cao, our chief executive officer and
chairman of the board, placed 150,000,000 shares of our common owned by him
into
an escrow account pursuant to a Make Good Escrow Agreement, dated as of May
30,
2008. In the event that either (i) our adjusted 2008 earnings before taxes
is
less than US$26,700,000 (“2008 Guaranteed EBT”) or (ii) our 2008 adjusted fully
diluted earnings before taxes per share is less than US$0.040 (“2008 Guaranteed
Diluted EBT”), 60,000,000 of such shares (the “2008 Make Good Shares”) are to be
released pro rata to the investors. In the event that either (i) our adjusted
2009 earnings before taxes is less than US$38,400,000 (“2009 Guaranteed EBT”) or
(ii) our adjusted fully diluted earnings before taxes per share is less than
US$0.058 (or US$0.056 if the 20,000,000 shares of common stock held in escrow
in
connection with the November 2007 financing have been released from
escrow)(“2009 Guaranteed Diluted EBT”), 90,000,000 of such shares (the “2009
Make Good Shares”) are to be released pro rata to the Investors. Should we
successfully satisfy these respective financial milestones, the 2008 Make Good
Shares and 2009 Make Good Shares will be returned to Mr. Cao. In addition,
Mr.
Cao is required to deliver shares of common stock owned by him to the investors
on a pro rata basis equal to the number of shares (the “Settlement Shares”)
required to satisfy all costs and expenses associated with the settlement of
all
legal and other matters pertaining to the Company prior to or in connection
with
the completion of the our October 2007 share exchange in accordance with
formulas set forth in the Securities Purchase Agreement.
In
connection with the May 2008 financing, we entered into a Registration Rights
Agreement dated as of May 30, 2008 with the investors. Pursuant to the
Registration Rights Agreement, we agreed to file a registration statement
covering the resale of (i) the shares of common stock underlying the Notes
and
Class A Warrants that are being registered in this offering, (ii) the 2008
Make
Good Shares, (iii) the 2009 Make Good Shares, and (iv) the Settlement Shares.
We
are required to file an initial registration statement covering the shares
of
common stock underlying the notes and warrants no later than 45 days from the
closing of the May 2008 financing and to have such registration statement
declared effective no later than 180 days from the closing of May 2008
financing. If we do not timely file such registration statement or cause it
to
be declared effective by the required dates, then we will be required to pay
liquidated damages to the investors equal to 1.0% of the aggregate purchase
price paid by such investors for each month that we do not file the registration
statement or cause it to be declared effective. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
in no event shall liquidated damages exceed 10% of the aggregate amount of
the
purchase price. The registration statement of which this prospectus forms a
part
is being filed to satisfy our obligations under the registration rights
agreement. In connection with the May 2008 financing, we and the purchaser
of
our Debentures and November Warrants, agreed that such securities shall be
included in this registration statement. See “November 2007
Financing”.
In
connection with the May 2008 financing, Mr. Cao entered into a Lock-Up Agreement
dated May 30, 2008 with us, pursuant to which he agreed not to transfer any
shares of our common stock owned by him until 18 months after the effective
date
of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a
part.
November
2007 Financing
On
November 6, 2007, we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “November
Securities Purchase Agreement”) with Pope Investments, LLC, pursuant to which,
on November 7, 2007, we issued and sold to Pope Investments (i) $5,000,000
principal amount of our Debentures and (ii) the November Warrants to purchase
10,000,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $0.32 per share,
subject to adjustment as provided therein. The exercise price and number of
shares for which the November Warrants are exercisable were adjusted to
16,000,000 shares of common stock at $.20 per share in connection with the
May
2008 financing.
The
Debentures bear interest at the rate of 6% per annum, payable in semi-annual
installments on May 31 and November 30 of each year, with the first interest
payment being due on May 31, 2008. The initial conversion price of the Debenture
was $0.25 per share. If we issue common stock at a price that is less than
the
effective conversion price, or common stock equivalents with an exercise or
conversion price less than the then effective conversion price, the conversion
price of the debenture and the exercise price of the warrant will be reduced
to
such price. The exercise price of the Debentures was reduced to $.20 per share
in connection with the May 2008 financing. The Debentures may not be prepaid
without the prior written consent of the holder.
In
connection with the November 2007 financing, Mr. Cao placed in escrow 20,000,000
shares of common stock, which will be replaced by 20,000,000 shares issued
by us
in the name of the escrow agent, at which time the shares delivered by Mr.
Cao
will be returned. In the event our consolidated Net Income Per Share (as defined
in the November Securities Purchase Agreement), for the year ended June 30,
2008
is less than $0.038, the escrow agent will deliver the 20,000,000 shares to
Pope
Investments.
Pursuant
to the November Securities Purchase Agreement, the we entered into a
Registration Rights Agreement (the “November Registration Rights Agreement”),
pursuant to which we must file on each Filing Date (as defined therein) a
registration statement to register the portion of the Registrable Securities
(as
defined therein) as permitted by the SEC’s guidance.
Pursuant
to the November Registration Rights Agreement, the initial registration
statement with respect to the shares of common stock issuable upon conversion
of
the Debentures and exercise of the November Warrants was required to be filed
within 90 days of the November 7, 2007 closing date and declared effective
within 180 days following such closing date. Any subsequent registration
statements that are required to be filed on the earliest practical date on
which
we are permitted by the SEC’s guidance to file such additional registration
statement. Such additional registration statements must be effective 90 days
following the date on which it is required to be filed. In the event that the
registration statement was not timely filed or declared effective, we were
required, pursuant to the November registration rights agreement to pay
liquidated damages. Such liquidated damages shall be, at the investor’s option,
either $1,643.83 or 6,575 shares of our common stock per day that the
registration statement is not timely filed or declared effective as required
pursuant to the November registration rights agreement, subject to an amount
of
liquidated damages not exceeding either $600,000, 2,400,000 shares of common
stock, or a combination thereof based upon 12% liquidated damages in the
aggregate. In connection with the May 2008 financing , Pope Investments waived
the initial filing and effectiveness deadlines set forth in the November
registration rights agreement and agreed that the we would be required to
include the Registrable Securities covered by the November Registration Rights
Agreement in the Registration Rights Agreement executed in connection with
the
May 2008 financing.
BUSINESS
Business
Overview
We
operate, control and beneficially own the pharmaceutical business of Laiyang
Jiangbo. Laiyang Jiangbo researches, develops, manufactures, markets and sells
pharmaceutical products and health supplements in the PRC. From our inception
in
2001 until our acquisition of Karmoya International Ltd. in October 2007, we
were a business development and marketing firm specializing in advising and
providing turn-key solutions for Chinese small and mid-sized companies entering
Western markets. Following the acquisition of Karmoya, we discontinued our
former operations in the business development and marketing segment and
administratively dissolved the subsidiaries that had been involved in those
operations.
Corporate
Structure
The
following diagram illustrates our current corporate structure and the place
of
formation and affiliation of each of our subsidiaries and our affiliated entity
as of the date of this prospectus: 1
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For
risks relating to our current corporate structure, see “Risk Factors—Risks
Associated with Doing Business in
China.”
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2. |
Agreements
that provide us with effective control over Laiyang Jiangbo include
irrevocable powers of attorney, equity pledge agreements, purchase
options
and cooperation agreement. See “—Contractual Agreements with Laiyang
Jiangbo and Its Shareholders.”
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3. |
The
economic benefits and losses of Laiyang Jiangbo accrue to Laiyang
Jiangbo
pursuant to a business cooperation agreement. See “—Contractual Agreements
with Laiyang Jiangbo and Its
Shareholders.”
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Contractual
Arrangements with Laiyang Jiangbo and Its Shareholders
PRC
law
currently places certain limitations on foreign ownership of Chinese companies.
To comply with these foreign ownership restrictions, we operate our business
in
China through contractual arrangements with Laiyang Jiangbo. Our relationships
with Laiyang Jiangbo and its shareholders are governed by a series of
contractual arrangements primarily between two entities associated with our
wholly owned subsidiary Karmoya: (1) GJBT, Karmoya’s wholly foreign owned
enterprise in PRC, and (2) Laiyang Jiangbo, Karmoya’s operating company in PRC.
Under PRC laws, each of GJBT and Laiyang Jiangbo is an independent legal person
and neither of them is exposed to liabilities incurred by the other party.
The
contractual arrangements constitute valid and binding obligations of the parties
of such agreements. Each of the contractual arrangements, as amended and
restated, and the rights and obligations of the parties thereto are enforceable
and valid in accordance with the laws of the PRC. Other than pursuant to the
contractual arrangements described below, Laiyang Jiangbo does not transfer
any
other funds generated from its operations to any other member of the LJ Group.
On September 21, 2007, we entered into the following contractual arrangements
(collectively, the “LJ Agreements”):
Consulting
Services Agreement.
Pursuant to the exclusive consulting services agreement between GJBT and Laiyang
Jiangbo, GJBT has the exclusive right to provide to Laiyang Jiangbo general
consulting services related to pharmaceutical business operations, as well
as
consulting services related to human resources and technological research and
development of pharmaceutical products and health supplements (the “Services”).
Under this agreement, GJBT owns the intellectual property rights developed
or
discovered through research and development while providing the Services for
Laiyang Jiangbo. Laiyang Jiangbo pays a quarterly consulting service fee in
RMB
to GJBT that is equal to all of Laiyang Jiangbo's revenue for such quarter.
Operating
Agreement.
Pursuant to the operating agreement among GJBT, Laiyang Jiangbo and the
shareholders of Laiyang Jiangbo who collectively hold 100% of the outstanding
shares of Laiyang Jiangbo (collectively, the “Laiyang Shareholders”), GJBT
provides guidance and instructions on Laiyang Jiangbo's daily operations,
financial management and employment issues. The Laiyang Shareholders must
appoint the candidates recommended by GJBT as members of Laiyang Jiangbo's
board
of directors. GJBT has the right to appoint senior executives of Laiyang
Jiangbo. In addition, GJBT agrees to guarantee Laiyang Jiangbo's performance
under any agreements or arrangements relating to Laiyang Jiangbo's business
arrangements with any third party. Laiyang Jiangbo, in return, agrees to pledge
its accounts receivable and all of its assets to GJBT. Moreover, Laiyang Jiangbo
agrees that without the prior consent of GJBT, Laiyang Jiangbo will not engage
in any transactions that could materially affect the assets, liabilities, rights
or operations of Laiyang Jiangbo, including, but not limited to, incurrence
or
assumption of any indebtedness, sale or purchase of any assets or rights,
incurrence of any encumbrance on any of its assets or intellectual property
rights in favor of a third party, or transfer of any agreements relating to
its
business operation to any third party. The term of this agreement is ten (10)
years from September 21, 2007 unless early termination occurs in accordance
with
the provisions of the agreement and may be extended only upon GJBT's written
confirmation prior to the expiration of the this agreement, with the extended
term to be mutually agreed upon by the parties.
Equity
Pledge Agreement.
Pursuant to the equity pledge agreement among GJBT, Laiyang Jiangbo and the
Laiyang Shareholders, the Laiyang Shareholders pledged all of their equity
interests in Laiyang Jiangbo to GJBT to guarantee Laiyang Jiangbo's performance
of its obligations under the consulting services agreement. If either Laiyang
Jiangbo or any of the Laiyang Shareholders breaches its respective contractual
obligations, GJBT, as pledgee, will be entitled to certain rights, including
the
right to sell the pledged equity interests. The Laiyang Shareholders also
granted GJBT an exclusive, irrevocable power of attorney to take actions in
the
place and stead of the Laiyang Shareholders to carry out the security provisions
of the equity pledge agreement and take any action and execute any instrument
that GJBT may deem necessary or advisable to accomplish the purposes of the
equity pledge agreement. The Laiyang Shareholders agreed, among other things,
not to dispose of the pledged equity interests or take any actions that would
prejudice GJBT's interest. The equity pledge agreement will expire two years
after Laiyang Jiangbo obligations under the exclusive consulting services
agreement have been fulfilled.
Option
Agreement.
Pursuant to the option agreement among GJBT, Laiyang Jiangbo and the Laiyang
Shareholders, the Laiyang Shareholders irrevocably granted GJBT or its
designated person an exclusive option to purchase, to the extent permitted
under
PRC law, all or part of the equity interests in Laiyang Jiangbo for the cost
of
the initial contributions to the registered capital or the minimum amount of
consideration permitted by applicable PRC law. GJBT or its designated person
has
sole discretion to decide when to exercise the option, whether in part or in
full. The term of this agreement is ten (10) years from September 21, 2007
unless early termination occurs in accordance with the provisions of the
agreement and may be extended only upon GJBT's written confirmation prior to
the
expiration of the this agreement, with the extended term to be mutually agreed
upon by the parties.
Proxy
Agreement.
Pursuant to the proxy agreement among GJBT and the Laiyang Shareholders, the
Laiyang Shareholders agreed to irrevocably grant and entrust all the rights
to
exercise their voting power to the person(s) appointed by GJBT. GJBT may from
time to time establish and amend rules to govern how GJBT shall exercise the
powers granted to it by the Laiyang Shareholders, and GJBT shall take action
only in accordance with such rules. The Laiyang Shareholders shall not transfer
their equity interests in Laiyang Jiangbo to any individual or company (other
than GJBT or the individuals or entities designated by GJBT). The Laiyang
Shareholders acknowledged that they will continue to perform this agreement
even
if one or more than one of them no longer hold the equity interests of Laiyang
Jiangbo. This agreement may not be terminated without the unanimous consent
of
all of the parties, except that GJBT may terminate this agreement by giving
thirty (30) days prior written notice to the Laiyang Shareholders.
Company
Background
On
October 1, 2007, we completed a share exchange transaction by and among us,
Karmoya International Ltd., a British Virgin Islands company (“Karmoya”), and
Karmoya’s shareholders. As a result of the share exchange transaction, Karmoya,
a company which was established as a “special purpose vehicle” for the foreign
capital raising activities of its Chinese subsidiaries, became our wholly
owned subsidiary and our new operating business. Karmoya was incorporated under
the laws of the British Virgin Islands on July 17, 2007 and owns 100% of the
capital stock of Union Well International Limited, a Cayman Islands company
(“Union Well”). Karmoya conducts its business operations through Union Well’s
wholly owned subsidiary, Genesis Jiangbo (Laiyang) Biotech
Technology Co., Ltd. (“GJBT”). GJBT was incorporated under the laws of
the PRC on September 16, 2007 and registered as a wholly foreign owned
enterprise on September 19, 2007. GJBT has entered into consulting service
agreements and equity-related agreements with Laiyang Jiangbo Pharmaceutical
Co., Ltd. (“Laiyang Jiangbo”), a PRC limited liability company incorporated on
August 18, 2003.
As
a
result of the share exchange transaction, our primary operations consist of
the
business and operations of Karmoya and its subsidiaries, which are conducted
by
Laiyang Jiangbo in the PRC. Laiyang Jiangbo produces and sells western
pharmaceutical products in China and focuses on developing innovative medicines
to address various medical needs for patients worldwide.
We
were
originally incorporated on August 15, 2001 in the State of Florida under the
name Genesis Technology Group, Inc. On October 12, 2001, we consummated a merger
with NewAgeCities.com, an Idaho public corporation originally formed in 1969.
We
were the surviving entity after the merger with the Idaho public corporation.
Products
Laiyang
Jiangbo is engaged in research, development, production, marketing and sales
of
pharmaceutical products. It is located in Northeast China in an Economic
Development Zone in Laiyang City, Shandong province and is one of the major
pharmaceutical companies in China producing tablets, capsules, and granules
for
both Western medical drugs and Chinese herbal-based medical drugs. Laiyang
Jiangbo is also a major manufacturer of liquid chemical supply for medical
use
in China. Approximately 33% of its current products are Chinese herbal-based
drugs and 67% are Western medical drugs and liquid chemicals. Laiyang Jiangbo
has several Certificates of Good Manufacturing Practices for Pharmaceutical
Products (GMP Certificates) issued by the Shandong State Drug Administration
(SDA) and currently produces over five types of drugs.
Laiyang
Jiangbo’s top four products in fiscal 2007 were Clarithromycin sustained-release
tablets, Itopride Hydrochloride granules, Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride tablets,
and Paracetamol tablets.
Drug
Development and Production
Development
and production of pharmaceutical products is Laiyang Jiangbo’s largest and most
profitable business. Its principal pharmaceutical products include:
Clarithromycin
sustained-release tablets
Clarithromycin
sustained-release tablets, Chinese Drug Approval Number H20052746, are
semi-synthetic antibiotics for curing Clarithromycin sensitive microorganism
infections. Laiyang Jiangbo is one of only two domestic Chinese pharmaceutical
companies having the technology to manufacture this drug. Laiyang Jiangbo’s
sales of this drug were over RMB 248.4 million ($31.82 million) in fiscal 2007,
which is approximately 50% of the market share in China for this type of
drug.
Clarithromycin
is the second generation of macrolide antibiotic and replaces the older
generation of Erythromycin. Clarithromycin first entered the pharmaceutical
market in Ireland in 1989, and as of 2007, it is one of thirty medicines which
generate the greatest sales revenue all over the world. Chemically,
Clarithromycin has a wider antimicrobial spectrum and longer duration of acid
resistance. Its activity is 2 to 4 times better than Erythromycin, but the
toxicity is 2-12 times lower.
Clarithromycin
sustained-release tablets utilize sustained-release technology, which requires
a
high degree of production technology. Because of the high degree of technology
required to produce this product, PRC production requirements are very strict
and there are very few manufacturers who gain permission to produce this
product. Therefore, there is a significant barrier to entry in the PRC market.
Currently, our Clarithromycin sustained-release tablets are the leading product
in the PRC domestic antibiotic sustained-release tablets market. Our goal is
to
maintain our current market share for this product.
Itopride
Hydrochloride granules
Itopride
Hydrochloride granules, Chinese Drug Approval Number H20050932, are a stomach
and intestinal drug for curing digestive system-related diseases. Laiyang
Jiangbo’s sales for this drug reached RMB 228.08 million ($29.22 million) in
fiscal 2007, which is approximately 12.6% of the market share in China for
this
type of drug. This product is widely regarded for its pharmacological
properties, i.e. rapid absorption, positive clinical effects, and few side
effects. Based on clinical observation, it has been shown that Itopride
Hydrochloride granules can improve 95.1% of gastrointestinal indigestion
symptoms.
Itopride
Hydrochloride granules are the fourth generation of gastrointestinal double
dynamic medicines, which are used for curing most symptoms due to functional
indigestion. The older generations are Metoclopramide Paspertin, Domperidone
and
Cisapride.
Itopride
Hydrochloride granules are SDA-approved and entered the PRC pharmaceutical
market in June 2005. Since 2005, Laiyang Jiangbo has seized the opportunity
presented by this product by rapidly establishing a domestic sales network
and
developing the market for this product. Currently, this product has competition
from two other famous stomach medicines, namely Dompendone Tablets and Vitamin
U
Belladonna and Aluminum Capsules II. Itopride Hydrochloride granules are a
new
product for Laiyang Jiangbo, but it already has a nationwide sales network
in
China. Laiyang Jiangbo’s goal is to have sales of Itopride Hydrochloride
granules exceed sales of the other two medicines in the near
future.
Ciprofloxacin
Hydrochloride tablets
Ciprofloxacin
Hydrochloride tablets, Chinese Drug Approval Number H37022737, are an antibiotic
drug used to cure infection caused by bacteria. Laiyang Jiangbo’s sales for this
drug reached RMB 91.73 million ($11.75 million) in fiscal 2007, which is
approximately 19.61% of the total market for this type of antibiotic drug in
China.
Due
to a
stoppage in production of raw material manufacturing in PRC in 2004, the price
of certain raw materials which are used to produce Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride
tablets rose rapidly and Laiyang Jiangbo seized this opportunity by using its
stored raw materials to produce a significant amount of Ciprofloxacin
Hydrochloride tablets. As a result, Laiyang Jiangbo’s sales of this product won
a large percentage of the market in PRC from 2004 to 2006. However, other
companies resumed production in 2007, which has lead to stronger competition
and
a decrease in Laiyang Jiangbo’s profits for this product. Despite the recent
decrease in profits for this product, Laiyang Jiangbo’s goal is to continue
producing Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride tablets as a principal product to promote
the popularity of its product and brand.
Paracetamol
tablets
Paracetamol
tablets, Chinese Drug Approval Number H37022733, are a nonprescription analgesic
drug, mainly used for curing fever due to common flu or influenza. It is also
used for relief of aches and pains. Laiyang Jiangbo’s sales for this drug
reached RMB 26.61 million ($3.41 million) in fiscal 2007, which is approximately
0.6% of the total market for similar types of drugs in China.
Laiyang
Jiangbo is authorized by the PRC Ministry of Health to be an appointed producer
of common antibiotics in Jiangsu Province, Guangdong Province, Zhejiang
Province, Fujian Province, Shandong Province and Guangxi Province. Paracetamol
tablets are one of PRC’s national A-level Medicare medicines. This product
entered the Chinese market in July 2004.
Baobaole
Chewable tablets
Baobaole
Chewable tablets, Chinese Drug Approval Number Z20060294, are a new product
of
Laiyang Jiangbo and entered the market in November 2007. Baobaole Chewable
tablets are nonprescription drugs for gastric cavity aches. This drug stimulates
the appetite and promotes digestion. Baobaole is used to cure deficiencies
in
the spleen and stomach, abdomen aches, loss of appetite, and loose bowels.
Its
effects are mild and lasting.
Laiyang
Jiangbo has completed its entire distribution network for this product and
started selling this product in late November 2007. Its goal is to reach sales
volume of RMB 96 million ($13.7 million) for this product for the fiscal year
ended June 30, 2008.
Radix
Isatidis
Disperable Tablet
Radix
Isatidis Disperable Tablets, Chinese Drug Approval Number Z20080142,
nonprescription Traditional Chinese Medicine, is used to cure virus influenza
and sour throat. Laiyang Jiangbo recently obtained the approval for this drug
and is the only company owns this manufacture technology in China. It clears
away heat, detoxify and promote pharynx. The research study indicates Radix
Isatidisthe’s ingredients included Indole, hapoxanthineuraci, quina-alkaloids,
amino acid, etc., have anti-inflammation and anti-virus effects.
Compared
with similar existing Radix Isatidis products, Radix Isatidis Disperable Tablet
utilizes the new disperable tablet formula, which is convenient to take and
fast
to dissolve. It is also easy to absorb and has high stability.
Raw
Materials
Laiyang
Jiangbo has strategic relationships with many research institutions in PRC
developing new drugs, such as Pharmaceutical Institute of Shandong University,
The Institute of Microbiology and Shandong Chinese Traditional Medicine
Technical School. These relationships help to ensure that Laiyang Jiangbo
maintains a continuing pipeline of high quality drugs into the future. Laiyang
Jiangbo designs, creates prototypes and manufactures its products at its
manufacturing facilities located in Laiyang City, Shandong province. Its
principal raw materials include Ciprofloxacin Hydrochlorides and Clarithromycin.
The prices for these raw materials are subject to market forces largely beyond
our control, including energy costs, organic chemical prices, market demand,
and
freight costs. The prices for these raw materials have varied significantly
in
the past and may vary significantly in the future.
Research
and Development
Laiyang
Jiangbo places great emphasis on product research and development and maintains
strategic relationships with many research institutions in PRC developing new
drugs, such as Pharmaceutical Institute of Shandong University, The Institute
of
Microbiology and Shandong Chinese Traditional Medicine Technical School. These
relationships help to ensure that Laiyang Jiangbo maintains a continuing
pipeline of high quality drugs into the future. Other than a number of potential
R&D projects that are currently under evolution and yet to be locked in, the
major project currently being undertaken by Laiyang Jiangbo is:
Ligustrazine
Ferulic Acid Acetate (LFAA)
LFAA
is a
Cardiac Cerebral Vascular innovative medicine, researched by Pharmaceutical
Institute of Shandong University. It is protected by patent. Its PRC invention
patent application number is 02135989X, publication number is CN1424313A and
patent number is ZL02135989X filed in December 2005.
LFAA
is a
synthetic innovation medicine based on Liqustrazine. It is the successor of
Liqustrazine, which has independent intellectual property rights. LFAA helps
to
reduce blood clotting and prevent platelets in the blood from clumping together.
Based on clinical studies, LFAA’s artery endothelium cell proliferation
stimulating function is 20 times better than Liqustrazine, its protecting
function for endothelium cell is 40 times better than Liqustrazine, and its
anti-cerebral ischemia activity is 4 times better than Liqustrazine. Laiyang
Jiangbo’s goal is to reach sales revenue of RMB $300 million for LFAA after it
is put into production.
For
the
fiscal year ended June 30, 2007, Laiyang Jiangbo spent approximately US $11
million or approximately 14.6% of its fiscal 2007 revenue on research and
development of various pharmaceutical products. For the fiscal year ended June
30, 2006, Laiyang Jiangbo spent approximately US $13.6 million or approximately
27.8% of its fiscal 2006 revenue on research and development of
products.
Competition
As
a
pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution company in PRC, overall, Laiyang
Jiangbo has two major competitors in the PRC: Zhuhai Lizhu and Beijing Nohua.
These companies have number of popular pharmaceutical products, strong financial
position and a large market share in the industry. Laiyang Jiangbo is able
to
compete with these competitors because of its favorable geographic position,
strong R&D capability, unique products, extensive sales network, and lower
prices.
Our
major
competitors in China on individual product basis are Jiangsu Hengrui
Pharmaceuticals (Clarithromycin sustained release tablets), Xi'an Yangsen (
Itopride Hydrochloride Granules) and Jiangzhong Pharmaceuticals (Baobaole
Chewable tablets), respectively. We are able to compete with Jiangsu Hengrui
Pharmaceuticals because of our extensive sales network as well as flexible
and favorable incentive policy. Compared with Motihium of Xi'an Yangsen, a
gastro dynamic only drug, our Itopride Hydrochloride Granules have
better efficacy due to its gastro-intestinal dynamic characteristic, higher
security and less side effects. Referring to Children Jiangwei
Xiaoshi Tablets of Jiangzhong Pharmaceutcials, our Baobaole Chewable
tablet is able to significantly stimulate appetite
and fundamentally nurse children's gastro-intestinal system. Also, it
is very convenient for children to take. As such, we believe we have
competitive advantages for those products.
Sales
and Marketing
Laiyang
Jiangbo has a well-established sales network across China. It has a distribution
network covering 26 provinces in the PRC. Currently, Laiyang Jiangbo has
approximately 1,060 distribution agents throughout the PRC. Laiyang Jiangbo
will
continue to establish more representative offices and engage additional
distribution agents in order to strengthen its distribution network.
Laiyang
Jiangbo recognizes the importance of branding as well as packaging. All of
Laiyang Jiangbo’s products bear a uniform brand but have specialized designs to
differentiate the different categories of Laiyang Jiangbo's
products.
Laiyang
Jiangbo conducts promotional marketing activities to publicize and enhance
its
image as well as to reinforce the recognition of its brand name
including:
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publishing
advertisements and articles in national as well as specialized and
provincial newspapers, magazines, and in other media, including the
Internet;
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participating
in national meetings, seminars, symposiums, exhibitions for pharmaceutical
and other related industries;
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organizing
cooperative promotional activities with distributors;
and
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sending
direct mail to major physician offices and
laboratories.
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Intellectual
Property
Laiyang
Jiangbo relies on a combination of trademark, copyright and trade secret
protection laws in PRC and other jurisdictions, as well as confidentiality
procedures and contractual provisions to protect its intellectual property
and
brand. Laiyang Jiangbo has been issued design patents in PRC for drug packaging
and drug containers, each valid for 10 years, and it intends to apply for more
patents to protect its core technologies. Laiyang Jiangbo is currently in the
process of acquiring the rights to a new Class I drug recently patented and
made
available to Laiyang Jiangbo through its relationship with the Pharmaceutical
Institute of Shandong University. This is a Class I drug which means that all
PRC national hospitals and other major medical facilities must carry this drug.
Laiyang Jiangbo also enters into confidentiality, non-compete and invention
assignment agreements with its employees and consultants and nondisclosure
agreements with third parties. “Jiangbo” and a certain circular design
affiliated with our brand are our registered trademarks in the PRC.
Pharmaceutical
companies are at times involved in litigation based on allegations of
infringement or other violations of intellectual property rights. Furthermore,
the application of laws governing intellectual property rights in the PRC and
abroad is uncertain and evolving and could involve substantial risks to
us
Customers
Currently,
Laiyang Jiangbo has approximately 1,200 terminal clients. Terminal clients
are
hospitals and medical institutions which purchase large supplies of
pharmaceutical drugs. Laiyang Jiangbo is also authorized by the PRC Ministry
of
Health as an appointed Medicare medication supplier in six provinces, namely
Jiangsu Province, Shandong Province, Zhejiang Province, Fujian Province,
Guangdong Province and Guangxi Province.
For
the
fiscal years ended June 30, 2007, 2006 and 2005, five customers accounted for
approximately 33.3%, 30.5% and 47.39%, respectively, of Laiyang Jiangbo’s sales.
These five customers represent 28.9% and 26.5% of Laiyang Jiangbo’s total
accounts receivable as of June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Three customers
accounted for approximately 16.5%, of the Company's sales for the nine months
ended March 31, 2008. These three customers represent 11.2% of the Company's
total accounts receivable as of March 31, 2008.
Governmental
Regulation
General
PRC Government Approval
The
Drug
Administration Law of the PRC governs Laiyang Jiangbo and its products. The
State Food & Drug Administration of the PRC regulates and implements PRC
drug laws. The State FDA has granted Laiyang Jiangbo government permits to
produce the following products: Clarithromycin sustained-released tablets,
Itopride Hydrochloride granules, Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride tablets,
Paracetamol tablets, Baobaole Chewable tablets, Compound Sufamethoxazole
tablets, and Vitamin C tablets.
The
drug
approval process takes about two years: including local SFDA approval, Local
SFDA test, State SFDA processing, state SFDA expert valuation, clinical trial,
final approval.
No
enterprise may start production at its facilities until it receives approval
from the PRC Ministry of Agriculture to begin operations. Laiyang Jiangbo
currently has obtained the requisite approval and licenses from the Ministry
of
Agriculture in order to operate its production facilities.
Circular
106 Compliance and Approval
On
May
31, 2007, the PRC State Administration of Foreign Exchange (“SAFE”)
issued
an official notice known as “Circular 106,” which requires the owners of any
Chinese companies to obtain SAFE’s approval before establishing any offshore
holding company structure for foreign financing as well as subsequent
acquisition matters in China.
In
early
September 2007, the three owners of 100% of the equity in Laiyang Jiangbo,
Cao
Wubo, Xun Guihong and Zhang Yihua, submitted their application to SAFE. On
September 19, 2007, SAFE approved their application, permitting these Chinese
citizens to establish an offshore company, Karmoya International Ltd., as a
“special purpose vehicle” for any foreign ownership and capital raising
activities by Laiyang Jiangbo.
After
SAFE’s approval, Cao Wubo, Xun Guihong and Zhang Yihua became the majority
owners of Karmoya International Ltd. on September 20, 2007
Costs
and Effects of Compliance with Environmental Laws
In
compliance with PRC environmental regulations, Laiyang Jiangbo spent
approximately $1,500 in fiscal 2005, $1,600 in fiscal 2006, and approximately
$2,000 in fiscal 2007, mainly for the wastewater treatment in connection with
its production facilities
Legal
Proceedings
Except
as
discussed below, we are not a party to any pending legal proceeding, nor are
we
aware of any legal proceedings being contemplated against us by any governmental
authority:
Elizabeth
Hiromoto et al v. Telecom Communications, Inc. et al. - Case No.
2:07-cv-07858-PSG-E, United States District Court, Central District of
California (Western Division - Los Angeles)
On
December 3, 2007, two individuals filed a lawsuit against the Company, its
former Chief Executive Officer James Wang, and certain others, alleging breach
of contract. On July 2, 2008, the
Company and the plaintiffs settled the lawsuit with prejudice and claims and
plaintiffs have agreed to file a Request for Dismissal with Prejudice of the
lawsuit.
Fernando
Praca, Plaintiff v.s. EXTREMA, LLC and Genesis Pharmaceuticals Enterprises,
Inc.- Case No. 50 2005 CA 005317, Palm Beach County, Florida
Fernando
Praca, former Director and former President of the Company’s discontinued
subsidiary, Extrema LLC, filed an action in Dade County, Florida against
Extrema, LLC and the Company in June 2005 relating to damages arising from
the
sale of Extrema LLC to Genesis Technology Group, Inc. Praca had filed a Motion
of Temporary Injunction but had not proceeded to move this case forward. The
plaintiff has decided to reinitiate the legal action in March 2008. In June
2008
the Company and Praca entered into a Settlement Agreement whereby Praca agreed
to dismiss this action against the Company and to surrender to the Company
for
cancellation, 100,000 shares of common stock in the Company held by him and
the
Company agreed to provide Praca with a legal opinion of its counsel removing
the
restrictive legend on the 1,269,607 shares of common stock held by Praca.
CRG
Partners, Inc. and Genesis Technology Group, Inc., n/k/a Genesis Pharmaceuticals
Enterprises, Inc. (ARBITRATION) - Case No. 32 145 Y 00976 07, American
Arbitration Association, Southeast Case Management Center
On
December 4, 2007, CRG Partners, Inc. (“CRG”), a former consultant of the
Company, filed a demand for arbitration against the Company alleging breach
of
contract and seeking damages of approximately $10 million as compensation for
consulting services rendered to the Company. The amount of damages sought by
the
claimant is equal to the dollar value as of 29,978,900 shares of the Company’s
common stock which the claimant alleges are due and owing to CRG. On December
5,
2007, we gave notice of termination of our relationship with CRG under the
consulting agreement. The arbitration is scheduled to be conducted in Miami
Dade
County, Florida. We plan to vigorously defend our position. As
of the
date of this filing, the Company is unable to estimate a loss, if any, the
Company may incur related expenses to this lawsuit.
Kenneth
Clinton vs. Genesis Pharmaceuticals Enterprises, Inc., GTEC Holdings, Capital
Growth Financial, Inc., Gary L. Wolfson and Pacific Rim Consultants, Inc. -
Case
No. 50 2007 CA 023923, Palm Beach County, Florida
On
December 21, 2007, Kenneth Clinton, a former director and former President
of
the Company, filed a lawsuit against the Company and certain entities and
persons related to our predecessor Genesis Technology Group, Inc. The complaint
alleged, among other things, breach of contract against the Company for an
agreement to pay the plaintiff certain shares of other public companies
(collectively, the “Reverse Merger Shares”) in connection with reverse merger
transactions arranged by our predecessor, and breach of contract against the
Company for failure to allow the plaintiff to exercise certain stock options
for
shares in the Company or exchange such options for new shares in the Company.
The plaintiff sought relief in the form of (1) delivery of the Reverse Merger
Shares, or in the alternative damages in the amount of those shares, (2) a
judgment against the Company to allow the plaintiff to exchange and exercise
his
stock options for shares in the Company, or in the alternative damages in the
amount of those shares, and (3) a declaratory judgment regarding a pledge and
escrow agreement with defendant Capital Growth Financial.
In
February 2008, the Company entered into a settlement agreement and general
release with Mr. Clinton whereby the Company agreed to allow Mr. Clinton to
exercise 1.5 million stock options issued under the Company’s 2007 stock option
plan for shares in the Company and released and discharged Mr. Clinton from
any
and all claims, demands or obligations. Mr. Clinton agreed to waive and release
the Company from any and all claims, demands or obligations.
Property
Our
principal executive offices are located at Middle Section, Longmao Street,
Area
A, Laiyang Waixiangxing Industrial Park, Laiyang City, Yantai, Shandong
Province, PRC 710075, where we have developed approximately 45,356 square meters
of production, office, and garage space. Our total building area is 7172 square
meters and our production workshop area is more than 3132 square
meters.
On
August
13, 2003, the Laiyang Development Planning Agency approved Laiyang Jiangbo’s
plan to invest in Section A of the Industrial Park for construction of garage
and office space. On August 18, 2003, the Laiyang Industrial Park Administration
certified Laiyang Jiangbo’s investment of RMB $10 million (US $1.33 million) in
Section A of the Industrial Park for a total construction of 13,000 square
meters.
We
currently do not lease any real property.
Employees
Laiyang
Jiangbo currently has more than 1,430 employees, including 50 administrative
staff, 320 production crew, 440 full-time salespersons and 620 part-time
salespersons. Approximately 200 of these employees are represented by Laiyang
City Jiangbo Pharmaceuticals Union, which is governed by the City of Laiyang.
Laiyang Jiangbo has not experienced a work stoppage since inception and does
not
anticipate any work stoppage in the foreseeable future. Management believes
that
its relations with its employees and the union are good.
DIRECTORS
AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Set
forth
below is information regarding our current directors and executive
officers.
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Cao
Wubo
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