Filed
Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3)
Registration
No.
333-152328
Prospectus
GENESIS
PHARMACEUTICALS ENTERPRISES, INC.
1,820,419
Shares of Common Stock
This
prospectus relates to the sale of up to a total of 1,820,419 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 28 (“Selling Stockholders”) consisting of (i)
321,498 shares issuable upon the exercise of the Company’s warrants issued in
November 2007 (the “November Warrants”) at an exercise price of $8.00 per share
and (ii) 1,498,921 shares issuable upon the exercise of the Company’s Class A
Warrants (the “Class A Warrants”) issued in May 2008 at an exercise price of
$10.00 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. 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 “GNPH”. The last
closing price of our common stock on October 20, 2008 was $6.50. 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 10 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 October 21, 2008
Table
of Contents
PROSPECTUS
SUMMARY
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THE
OFFERING
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CERTAIN
DISCLOSURE REGARDING CONVERSION OF THE DEBENTURES AND NOTES AND
EXERCISE
OF NOVEMBER WARRANTS AND CLASS A WARRANTS
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SUMMARY
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
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RISK
FACTORS
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NOTE
REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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USE
OF PROCEEDS
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SELLING
STOCKHOLDERS
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PLAN
OF DISTRIBUTION
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30
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MANAGEMENT’S
DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITIONS AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
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BUSINESS
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TRANSACTIONS
WITH RELATED PERSONS, PROMOTERS AND CERTAIN CONTROL
PERSONS
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MARKET
FOR OUR COMMON STOCK, DIVIDENDS AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER
INFORMATION
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SECURITY
OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
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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.
Unless
indicated otherwise, all information in this prospectus gives effect to a
1-for-40 reverse split of our outstanding and authorized shares of common stock
effected on September 3, 2008. The reverse stock split did not affect the par
value per share of our common stock.
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, equivalent to 1,875,000 post-split shares, 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, equivalent to 250,000 post-split shares
(later adjusted to 16,000,000 shares of our common stock, equivalent to 400,000
post-split shares) in transactions exempt from registration under the Securities
Act.
The
terms
of these transactions are described in greater detail later in this prospectus
beginning on page 48.
This
prospectus covers the resale of 1,820,419 shares of our common stock by the
selling stockholders, consisting of:
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321,498 shares
issuable upon the exercise of the November Warrants at an exercise
price
of $8.00 per share,
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1,498,921 shares
issuable upon the exercise of the Class A Warrants at an exercise
price of
$10.00 per share.
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Because
of the large number of shares underlying (i) the November Warrants and
debenture
issued by us in a November 2007 private placement and (ii) the Class A
Warrants
and notes issued by us in a May 2008 private placement, we are only registering
a portion of such shares, equal to one-third of the shares of our
common stock held by non-affiliates prior to this
offering.
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 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
265200. 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 1,820,419 shares
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OTCBB
Symbol
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GNPH
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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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CERTAIN
DISCLOSURE REGARDING CONVERSION OF THE DEBENTURES AND NOTES AND
EXERCISE
OF NOVEMBER WARRANTS AND CLASS A WARRANTS
Unless
otherwise indicated, the share amounts and prices set forth in this section
have
not been adjusted to reflect the 1-for-40 reverse stock split effected on
September 3, 2008.
The
total
dollar value dollar value of the common stock underlying the 6% Convertible
Subordinate Debentures due November 30, 2010 (the “Debentures”) and the common
stock purchase warrants (the “November Warrants”) issued in connection with the
Company’s November 2007 private placement was $12,000,000 on November 7, 2007.
This number is based on the contractually agreed minimum number of underlying
securities to be registered for resale at such time (30,000,000) and the market
price per share ($0.40) for the Company’s common stock on November 7, 2007, the
date of issuance of the Debentures and November Warrants.
The
total
dollar value dollar value of the common stock underlying the 6% Convertible
Notes due May 30, 2010 (the “Notes”) and the common stock purchase warrants (the
“Class A Warrants”) issued in connection with the Company’s May 2008 private
placement was $67,500,000 as of May 30, 2008. This number is based on the
contractually agreed minimum number of underlying securities to be registered
for resale at such time (225,000,000) and the market price per share ($0.30)
for
the Company’s common stock on May 30, 2008, the date of issuance of the Notes
and Class A Warrants.
November
2007 private placement
The
following are tables disclosing the dollar amount of each payment made or
required to be made by the Company to any selling shareholder or any affiliate
of a selling shareholder. There are no other persons involved in the transaction
with whom any selling shareholder has a contractual
relationship.
Gross
proceeds from issuance of the Debentures:
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$
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5,000,000.00
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Payments
in connection with the transaction that the Company has made or
will
make:
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Finder's
fee (1)
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$
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250,000.00
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Pope
Investments, LLC (legal fees reimbursement)(2)
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$
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20,000.00
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Legal
fees (1)
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$
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69,000.00
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Total
Payments made by the Company:
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$
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339,000.00
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Net
proceeds to issuer:
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$
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4,661,000.00
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(1)
Not
paid to a selling shareholder or any affiliate of a selling
shareholder.
(2)
Pope
Investments, LLC is a selling shareholder.
The
following is a table disclosing the interest payments required to be made to
Pope Investments, LLC, one of the selling shareholders, during the life of
the
Debentures.
Date
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Interest Payment
Amount
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5/31/2008
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$
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150,000.00
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11/30/2008
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$
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150,000.00
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5/31/2009
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$
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150,000.00
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11/30/2009
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$
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150,000.00
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5/31/2010
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$
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150,000.00
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Total
Interest Payments
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$
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750,000.00
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The
net
proceeds to the Company from the sale of the Debentures was $4,661,00.00
on
November 7, 2007; such amount includes the payment of fees, including legal
fees
and finder’s fees, associated with the placement of the Debentures and November
Warrants. The total amount of possible payments, including interest payments
but
excluding the repayment of principal, to Pope Investments, LLC and any of
its
affiliates in the first year following November 7, 2007, the date of sale
of the
Debentures, and assuming that none of the Debentures are converted into common
stock, would be $300,000.00.
May
2008 private placement
The
following are tables disclosing the dollar amount of each payment required
to be
made by the Company to any selling shareholder or any affiliate of a selling
shareholder. There are no other persons with whom any selling shareholder has
a
contractual relationship with regarding the transactions.
Gross
proceeds from issuance of the Notes:
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$
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30,000,000.00
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Payments
in connection with the transaction that the Company has made or
will
make:
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Placement
agent fees(1)
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$
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1,500,000.00
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Legal
fees(1)
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$
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166,500.00
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Pope
Investments, LLC (legal fees reimbursement)(2)
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$
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20,000.00
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Bank
wire fees, printing and shipping fees
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$
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3,510.00
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Total
Payments made by the Company:
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$
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1,690,010.00
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Net
proceeds to issuer:
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$
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28,309,990.00
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(1)
Not
paid to a selling shareholder or any affiliate of a selling
shareholder.
(2)
Pope
Investments, LLC is a selling shareholder.
The
following is a table disclosing the interest payments required to be made to
the
selling shareholders during the life of the Notes.
Date
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Interest Payment
Amount
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11/30/2008
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$
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900,000.00
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5/30/2009
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$
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900,000.00
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11/30/2009
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$
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900,000.00
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5/30/2010
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$
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900,000.00
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11/30/2010
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$
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900,000.00
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5/30/2011
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$
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900,000.00
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Total
Interest Payments
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$
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5,400,000.00
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The
net
proceeds to the Company from the sale of the Notes was $24,313,500 on May 30,
2008; such amount includes the payment of fees, including legal fees, finder’s
fees and bank wire, printing and shipping fees, associated with the placement
of
the Notes and Class A Warrants and holdback amounts. Subsequent to May 30,
2008,
the Company received the remaining $3,996,490 from the release of the holdback
amounts. The total amount of possible payments, including interest payments
but
excluding the repayment of principal, to the selling shareholders and any of
their affiliates in the first year following May 30, 2008, the date of sale
of
the Notes, and assuming that none of the Notes are converted into common stock,
would be $1,800,000.
The
following is a table disclosing the aggregate amount of possible profit as
of
the date of issuance which could be realized by the selling shareholders
as a
result of the conversion discount for the securities underlying the Debentures
and November Warrants.
The
conversion price of $0.25 for the Debentures on the date of issuance represents
a discount of $0.15 from the market price per share for our common stock
on
November 7, 2007, the date of issuance of the Debentures and November Warrants.
The exercise price of $0.32 for the November Warrants on the date of issuance
represents a discount of $0.08.
Market
price per share on November 7, 2007 of common stock underlying
the
Debentures and November Warrants
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0.40
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Conversion
price per share on November 7, 2007 of securities underlying the
Debentures
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$
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0.25
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Exercise
price per share on November 7, 2007 of securities underlying the
November
Warrants
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$
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0.32
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Total
shares underlying Debentures (at a conversion price of
$0.25)
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20,000,000
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Total
shares underlying November Warrants
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10,000,000
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Combined
market price of the total number of shares (20,000,000) underlying
the
Debentures using $0.40 market price
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$
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8,000,000
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Combined
conversion price of shares underlying the Debentures
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$
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5,000,000
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Total
possible discount to market price of shares underlying the
Debentures
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$
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3,000,000
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Combined
market price of the total number of shares (10,000,000) underlying
the
November Warrants using $0.40 market price
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$
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4,000,000
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Combined
exercise price of shares underlying the November Warrants
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$
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3,200,000
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Total
possible discount to market price of shares underlying the November
Warrants
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$
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800,000
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Total
possible discount to market price:
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$
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3,800,000
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Pursuant
to the terms of the Debentures, if the Company closes on the sale or issuance
of
common stock at a price, or issues convertible securities with a conversion
price or exercise price which is less than the conversion price then in effect,
the conversion price will be reduced to the lower price.
Pursuant
to the terms of the November Warrants, if the Company closes on the sale or
issuance of common stock at a price, or issues convertible securities with
a
conversion price or exercise price which is less than the conversion price
then
in effect, the exercise price will be reduced to the lower price and the number
of shares of common stock underlying the November Warrants will be
adjusted.
As
a
result of the May 2008 private placement:
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pursuant
to section 3(g)(ii) of the Debentures, the conversion price was reduced
from $0.25 to $0.20 per share; and
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pursuant
to sections 6(c) and 6(d) of the November Warrants, the exercise
price of
the November Warrants was reduced from $0.32 to $0.20 and the total
number
of shares of common stock underlying the November Warrants was increased
to 16,000,000 from 10,000,000.
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The
following is a table disclosing the aggregate amount of possible profit as
of the date of issuance which could be realized by the selling shareholders
as a
result of the conversion discount for the securities underlying the Notes and
the Class A Warrants.
The
conversion price of $0.20 for the Notes represents a discount of $0.10 from
the
market price per share for our common stock on May 30, 2008, the date of
issuance of the Notes and the Class A Warrants. The exercise price of $0.25
for
the Class A Warrants represents a discount of $0.05.
Market
price per share on May 30, 2008 of common stock underlying the
Notes and
Class A Warrants
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$
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0.30
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Conversion
price per share on May 30, 2008 of securities underlying the
Notes
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$
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0.20
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Exercise
price per share on May 30, 2008 of securities underlying the Class
A
Warrants
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$
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0.25
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Total
shares underlying Notes (at a conversion price of $0.20)
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150,000,000
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Total
shares underlying Class A Warrants
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75,000,000
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Combined
market price of the total number of shares (150,000,000) underlying
the
Notes using $0.30 market price
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$
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45,000,000
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Combined
conversion price of shares underlying the Notes
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$
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30,000,000
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Total
possible discount to market price of shares underlying the
Notes
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$
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15,000,000
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Combined
market price of the total number of shares (75,000,000) underlying
the
Class A Warrants using $0.30 market price
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$
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22,500,000
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Combined
exercise price of shares underlying the Class A Warrants
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$
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18,750,000
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Total
possible discount to market price of shares underlying the November
Warrants
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$
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3,750,000
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Total
possible discount to market price:
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$
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18,750,000
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The
following is a table disclosing the gross proceeds paid or payable to the
Company in connection with the November 2007 private placement of the Debentures
and the November Warrants along with the payments required to be made by
the
issuer, the resulting net proceeds and the aggregate potential profit
realizable as of the date of issuance by the selling shareholders as a
result of discounts to the market price relating to the conversion price
of the
Debentures and the exercise price of the November Warrants:
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Amount
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%
of Net
Proceeds
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Gross
proceeds paid to issuer:
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$
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5,000,000
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All
payments that have been made by issuer:
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$
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339,000
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7.27
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%
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Net
proceeds to issuer:
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$
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4,661,000
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100.00
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%
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Combined
total possible profit as a result of discounted conversion price
of the
Debentures
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$
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3,000,000
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64.36
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%
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Combined
total possible profit as a result of discounted exercise price of
the
November Warrants
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$
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800,000
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17.16
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%
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Aggregate
possible profit for the November private placement
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$
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3,800,000
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81.53
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%
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The
following is a table disclosing the gross proceeds paid or payable to the
Company in connection with the May 2008 private placement of the Notes and
the
Class A Warrants along with the payments required to be made by the issuer,
the
resulting net proceeds and the aggregate potential profit realizable as of
the
date of issuance by the selling shareholders as a result of discounts to
the
market price relating to the conversion price of the Notes and the exercise
price of the Class A as of the date of issuance Warrants
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Amount
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%
of Net
Proceeds
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Gross
proceeds paid to issuer:
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$
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30,000,000
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-
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All
payments that have been made by issuer:
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$
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1,690,010
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5.97
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%
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Net
proceeds to issuer:
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$
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28,309,990
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100.00
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%
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Combined
total possible profit as a result of discounted conversion price
of the
Notes
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$
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15,000,000
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52.98
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%
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Combined
total possible profit as a result of discounted exercise price of
the
Class A Warrants
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$
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3,750,000
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13.25
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%
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Aggregate
possible profit for the May private placement
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$
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18,750,000
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66.23
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%
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The
following is a table comparing the number of shares outstanding prior to
the
November 2007 and May 2008 private placement transactions, the number of
shares
registered by the selling shareholders, or their affiliates, in prior
registration statements (along with that number still held and number sold
pursuant to such prior registration statement) and the number of shares
registered for resale in this Registration Statement relating to the financing
transaction.
Number
of shares on a post-reverse split basis outstanding prior to
November 2007 private placement held by persons other than the
selling
shareholders, affiliates of the Company and affiliates of the selling
shareholders
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4,892,885
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Number
of shares on a post-reverse split basis outstanding prior to May 2008
private placement held by persons other than the selling shareholders,
Affiliates of the Company and affiliates of the selling
shareholders
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4,870,385
|
|
Number
of shares registered for resale by selling shareholders or affiliates
in
prior registration statements
|
|
|
0
|
|
Number
of shares registered for resale by selling shareholders or affiliates
of
selling shareholders continue to be held by selling shareholders
or
affiliates of selling shareholder
|
|
|
0
|
|
Number
of shares have been sold in registered resale by selling shareholders
or
affiliates of selling shareholders
|
|
|
0
|
|
Number
of post-split shares registered for resale on behalf of selling
shareholders or affiliates of selling shareholders in current transaction
(i)
|
|
|
1,820,419
|
|
(i) |
Includes
(a) 321,498 shares issuable upon the exercise of the November
Warrants and (b) 1,498,921 shares issuable upon the exercise of the
Class A Warrants.
|
The
Company has the intention, and the reasonable basis to believe, that it will
have the financial ability to make all payments on the Debentures and the Notes
when they become due and payable. The Company believes that because it has
consistently strong revenues and net profit with a strong balance position,
it
will be able to meet its obligations under the Debentures and the Notes using
the funds generated from its operations.
Other
than its issuance and sale of (a) the Debentures and November Warrants in
connection with the November 2007 private placement and (b) the Notes and
Class
A Warrants in connection with the May 2008 private placement to the selling
shareholders, the Company has advised that in the past three years it has
not
engaged in any securities transaction with any of the selling shareholders,
any
affiliates of the selling shareholders, or, after due inquiry and investigation,
to the knowledge of the management of the Company, any person with whom any
selling shareholder has a contractual relationship regarding the transaction
(or
any predecessors of those persons). In addition, other than in connection
with
the contractual obligations set forth in (i) the Securities Purchase Agreements
entered into in connection with the transaction, (ii) the Debentures, November
Warrants, Notes and Class A Warrants and (iii) the registration rights
agreements entered into in connection with the transactions, the Company
has
advised that it does not have any agreements or arrangements with the selling
shareholders with respect to the performance of any current or future
obligations.
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, 2008, 2007, and
2006
and our consolidated balance sheet data as of June 30, 2008 and 2007 from the
audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus.
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.
|
|
Year Ended June 30
|
|
|
|
2008
|
|
2007
|
|
2006
|
|
Statement
of Operations Information:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sales
|
|
$ |
93,983
|
|
$
|
72,260
|
|
$
|
45,243
|
|
Sales-
related party
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,934
|
|
|
3,913
|
|
Cost
of sales
|
|
|
|
|
|
19,961
|
|
|
13,628
|
|
Cost
of sales - related party
|
|
|
1,434
|
|
|
1,200 |
|
|
2,058 |
|
Gross
profit
|
|
|
|
|
|
55,032
|
|
|
33,470
|
|
Research
and development
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,144
|
|
|
13,642
|
|
General
and administrative
|
|
|
|
|
|
25,579
|
|
|
7,895
|
|
Income
from operations
|
|
|
|
|
|
18,309
|
|
|
11,933
|
|
Other
expenses (income), net
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2)(6,375
|
)
|
|
387
|
|
Income
before provision for income taxes
|
|
|
|
|
|
24,684
|
|
|
11,546
|
|
Provision
for income taxes
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,631
|
|
|
3,810
|
|
Net
income
|
|
|
|
|
|
22,053
|
|
|
7,736
|
|
Other
comprehensive income
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,018
|
|
|
128
|
|
Comprehensive
income
|
|
|
|
|
|
23,071
|
|
|
7,864
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
______________
(1) |
Other
expenses (income) for 2008 includes $1,446 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 taxes and value added tax liabilities and any
related
penalties as of June 30,
2008.
|
(2) |
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.
|
|
|
As of June 30,
|
|
|
|
2008
|
|
2007
|
|
Balance
Sheet Data:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
and cash equivalents
|
|
$ |
48,196 |
|
$
|
17,737
|
|
Accounts
receivable, net
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,825
|
|
Accounts
receivable- related parties
|
|
|
|
|
|
499
|
|
Other
current assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
14,038
|
|
Property
and equipment, net
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,179
|
|
Other
assets, net
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,119
|
|
Total
assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
55,397
|
|
Total
Current Liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
28,101
|
|
Total
Liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
28,101
|
|
Total
Stockholders’ Equity
|
|
|
|
|
|
27,296
|
|
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:
|
· |
maintain
our market position in the pharmaceuticals business in
China;
|
|
· |
offer
new and innovative products to attract and retain a larger customer
base;
|
|
· |
attract
additional customers and increase spending per
customer;
|
|
· |
increase
awareness of our brand and continue to develop user and customer
loyalty;
|
|
· |
respond
to competitive market conditions;
|
|
· |
respond
to changes in our regulatory
environment;
|
|
· |
manage
risks associated with intellectual property
rights;
|
|
· |
maintain
effective control of our costs and
expenses;
|
|
· |
raise
sufficient capital to sustain and expand our
business;
|
|
· |
attract,
retain and motivate qualified personnel;
and
|
|
· |
upgrade
our technology to support additional research and development of
new
products.
|
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:
|
· |
terminates
or suspends its agreement with us;
|
|
· |
fails
to timely develop or manufacture in adequate quantities a substance
needed
in order to conduct clinical
trials;
|
|
· |
fails
to adequately perform clinical
trials;
|
|
· |
determines
not to develop, manufacture or commercialize a product to which it
has
rights; or
|
|
· |
otherwise
fails to meet its contractual
obligations.
|
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:
|
· |
any
of our patent applications will result in the issuance of
patents;
|
|
· |
we
will develop additional patentable
products;
|
|
· |
the
patents we have been issued will provide us with any competitive
advantages;
|
|
· |
the
patents of others will not impede our ability to do business;
or
|
|
· |
third
parties will not be able to circumvent our
patents.
|
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:
|
· |
the
commercialization of our products could be adversely
affected;
|
|
· |
any
competitive advantages of the products could be diminished;
and
|
|
· |
revenues
or collaborative milestones from the products could be reduced or
delayed.
|
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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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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amount of government involvement;
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control
of foreign exchange; and
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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.
In
the
event the trading price of our common shares reaches 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
China.
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In
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 47.4%
of
our outstanding common shares, representing approximately 47.4% 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.
Prior
to
the Exchange Agreement among Genesis, Karmoya and the Karmoya Shareholders
executed on October 1, 2007, we engaged in businesses unrelated to our current
operations. Neither Genesis’s prior management nor any of its shareholders prior
to the Exchange Transaction are providing indemnifications against any loss,
liability, claim, damage or expense arising out of or based on any breach of
or
inaccuracy in any of their representations and warranties made regarding such
acquisition, and any liabilities relating to such prior business against which
we are not completely indemnified may have a material adverse effect on our
company. For example, we are aware of three lawsuits arising from past
activities of Genesis, alleging breach of contract. Please see “Legal
Proceedings” for more information.
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 1,875,000 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
400,000 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 November 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 321,498 of the November Warrants and all 1,498,921 of the Class
A Warrants were exercised in full for cash, the proceeds to the Company would
be
approximately $17,561,194.
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 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).
|
The
number of shares in the column “Maximum Number of Shares to be sold” 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 321,498 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 as described
beginning on page 48.
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.
Name of Selling Stockholder
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|
Shares
Beneficially
Owned Prior
to Offering (1)
|
|
Maximum
Number of
Shares to be
Sold
|
|
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned After
Offering
|
|
Percentage
Ownership
After
Offering (2)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
Pope
Investments LLC
|
|
|
1,146,250
|
(3)
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|
1,175,478
|
(4)
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|
1,213,720
|
(3)
|
|
9.99
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ardsley
Partners Fund II, L.P.
|
|
|
295,313
|
(5)
|
|
79,119
|
(6)
|
|
216,313
|
|
|
1.78
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ardsley
Partners Institutional Fund L.P.
|
|
|
193,125
|
(7)
|
|
51,742
|
(6)
|
|
141,383
|
|
|
1.16
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ardsley
Partners Offshore Fund, Ltd.
|
|
|
197,813
|
(8)
|
|
52,997
|
(6)
|
|
144,816
|
|
|
1.19
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Marion
Lynton
|
|
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7,500
|
(9)
|
|
2,009
|
(6)
|
|
5,491
|
|
|
*
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
MidSouth
Investor Fund LP
|
|
|
56,250
|
(10)
|
|
15,071
|
(6)
|
|
41,179
|
|
|
*
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sansar
Capital Special Opportunity Master Fund, LP
|
|
|
1,031,250
|
(11)
|
|
276,288
|
(6)
|
|
754,962
|
|
|
6.4
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ephraim
Fields
|
|
|
9,375
|
(12)
|
|
2,512
|
(6)
|
|
6,863
|
|
|
*
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hua-Mei
21st
Century Partners, LP
|
|
|
337,500
|
(13)
|
|
90,421
|
(6)
|
|
247,079
|
|
|
2.03
|
%
|
Name of Selling Stockholder
|
|
Shares
Beneficially
Owned Prior
to Offering (1)
|
|
Maximum
Number of
Shares to be
Sold
|
|
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned After
Offering
|
|
Percentage
Ownership
After
Offering (2)
|
|
Guerilla
Partners, LP
|
|
|
164,063
|
(14)
|
|
43,956
|
(6)
|
|
120,107
|
|
|
*
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Guerilla
IRA Partners, LP
|
|
|
4,688
|
(15)
|
|
1,256
|
(6)
|
|
3,432
|
|
|
*
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Excalibur
Special Opportunities, LP
|
|
|
93,750
|
(16)
|
|
25,118
|
(6)
|
|
68,632
|
|
|
*
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Whalehaven
Capital Fund Ltd.
|
|
|
46,875
|
(17)
|
|
4,452
|
(6)
|
|
42,423
|
|
|
*
|
|
_____________
* Less
than
1%
(1)
|
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 10,328,938 shares
of common
stock outstanding as of September 25, 2008.
|
|
|
(2)
|
Assumes
the exercise of Warrants underlying all 1,820,419 shares offered
hereby.
|
|
|
(3)
|
Consists
of shares from the (i) 625,000 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 400,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon
exercise
of the November Warrants and (ii) the 2,125,000 shares of Common
Stock
issuable to Pope Investments upon conversion of $17,000,000 aggregate
principal amount of the Company’s Notes and 1,062,500 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, and therefore, the number of shares
beneficially owned only reflects beneficial ownership of 9.9990
of our
shares. 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. 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.
|
|
|
(4)
|
Consists
of (i) 321,498 shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of
the
November Warrants; and (ii) 853,980 shares of Common Stock issuable
upon
exercise of Class A Warrants.
|
|
|
(5)
|
Consists
of 196,875 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 98,438 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. Philip J. Hempelman has voting and dispositive
power over the shares.
|
|
|
(6)
|
Consists
of shares issuable upon exercise of the Company’s Class A
Warrants.
|
|
|
(7)
|
Consists
of 128,750 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 64,375
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. Philip J. Hempelman has voting
and
dispositive power over the shares.
|
|
|
(8)
|
Consists
of 131,875 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 65,938
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. Philip J. Hempelman has voting
and
dispositive power over the shares.
|
|
|
(9)
|
Consists
of 5,000 shares of common stock issuable to Marion Lynton upon
conversion
of $40,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s Notes and 2,500
shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the Company’s Class A
Warrants. Philip J. Hempelman has voting and dispositive power
over the
shares.
|
|
|
(10)
|
Consists
of 37,500 shares of common stock issuable to MidSouth Investor
Fund
LP upon
conversion of $300,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s Notes
and 18,750 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the
Company’s
Class A Warrants. Lyman O. Heidtke has voting and dispositive power
over
the shares.
|
|
|
(11)
|
Consists
of 687,500 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 343,750 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the
Company’s
Class A Warrants. Sanjay Motwani has voting and dispositive power
over the
shares.
|
(12)
|
Consists
of 6,250 shares of common stock issuable to Ephraim Fields upon
conversion of $50,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s Notes
and 3,125 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the
Company’s
Class A Warrants.
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(13)
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Consists
of 225,000 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 112,500 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the
Company’s
Class A Warrants. Peter Siris and Leigh S. Curry have voting and
dispositive power over the shares.
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(14)
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Consists
of 109,375 shares of common stock issuable to Guerilla Partners,
LP upon
conversion of $875,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s Notes
and 54,688 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the
Company’s
Class A Warrants. Peter Siris and Leigh S. Curry have voting and
dispositive power over the shares.
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(15)
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Consists
of 3,125 shares of common stock issuable to Guerilla IRA Partners,
LP upon
conversion of $25,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s Notes
and 1,563 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the
Company’s
Class A Warrants. Peter Siris and Leigh S. Curry have voting and
dispositive power over the shares.
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(16)
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Consists
of 62,500 shares of common stock issuable to Excalibur Special
Opportunities, LP upon
conversion of $500,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s Notes
and 31,250 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the
Company’s
Class A Warrants. William Hechter has voting and dispositive power
over
the shares.
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(17)
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Consists
of 31,250 shares of common stock issuable to Whalehaven Capital
Fund
Ltd. upon
conversion of $250,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s Notes
and 5,625 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the
Company’s
Class A Warrants. Arthur Jones, Trevor Williams and Brian Mazzella
have
voting and dispositive power over the
shares.
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Rule
415 and Registration of Shares for Resale
Even
though we granted each of the Selling Stockholders listed above registration
rights with respect to all of the shares underlying the securities issued
in the
private placements described beginning on page 48, we are only able to
register
a portion of the shares of common stock underlying the Debentures and November
Warrants issued by us in the November 2007 private placement and the Notes
and
Class A Warrants issued by us in the May 2008 private placement. Pursuant
to the
application of Rule 415, we were able to register a maximum number of
shares equal to one-third of the shares of common stock held by any
non-affiliates prior to this offering. Accordingly, we determined to register
a
pro rata portion of the shares underlying the November Warrants and Class
A
Warrants. Therefore, this prospectus covers 1,820,419 shares of our common
stock
underlying the Notes and Class A Warrants.
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:
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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 12.5 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.
FINANCIAL
PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS:
Net
Revenues
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2008
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2007
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2006
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Net
Revenues (in '000)
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$
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99,547
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$
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76,194
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$
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49,156
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%
change year over year
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30.65
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%
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55
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%
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285.50
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%
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Net
revenues for fiscal 2008 of $99.5 million reflected an increase of 30.65%
over fiscal 2007 net revenues of $76.2 million. Our net revenues experienced
55%
growth from fiscal 2006, $ 49.2 million, to fiscal 2007, $ 76.2
million.
Gross
margin
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2008
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2007
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2006
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Cost
of Goods Sold (in '000)
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$
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22,507
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$
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21,162
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$
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15,686
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Gross
Margin
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77.39
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%
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72.23
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%
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68.09
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%
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Gross
margin increased to 77.39% in 2008 compared with 72.23% in 2007 and 68.09%
in
2006. This was primarily driven by increased sales of high profit
margin products.
SG&A
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2008
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2007
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2006
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SG&A
(in ‘000)
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$
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41,593
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$
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25,579
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$
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7,895
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Percentage
of Sales
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41.78
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%
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33.57
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%
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16.06
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%
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SG&A
as a percentage of sales increased to 41.78 % in 2008 from 33.57% in 2007
and
16.06% in 2006, principally driven by higher commission expenses paid to
our
sales personnel, higher advertisement, marketing and promotion spending
and
salaries, wages and related benefits expenses and expenses related to being
a
public company.
Net
income
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2008
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2007
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2006
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Net
income (in '000)
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$
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22,451
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$
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22,053
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$
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7,736
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|
net
margin
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22.55
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%
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28.94
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%
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15.74
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%
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Net
margin decreased to 22.55% in 2008 from 28.94% in 2007, primarily due to
higher
SG&A as a percentage of sales and the smaller amounts of tax
exemption received in 2008 as compared to 2007. Net margin increased to
28.94% in 2007 from 15.74% in 2006, primarily due to higher gross
margin.
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.
Property
and equipment
Property
and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation
is
computed using straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the
assets. The estimated useful lives of the assets are as follows:
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Useful Life
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Building
and building improvements
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5 - 40
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Years
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Manufacturing
equipment
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5 – 20
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Years
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Office
equipment and furniture
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5 – 10
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Years
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Vehicle
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5
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Years
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The
cost
of repairs and maintenance is expensed as incurred; major replacements and
improvements are capitalized. When assets are retired or disposed of, the cost
and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts, and any resulting
gains or losses are included in income in the year of disposition.
Long-lived
assets of the Company are reviewed periodically or more often if circumstances
dictate, to determine whether their carrying value has become impaired. The
Company considers assets to be impaired if the carrying value exceeds the future
projected cash flows from related operations. The Company also re-evaluates
the
periods of amortization to determine whether subsequent events and circumstances
warrant revised estimates of useful lives.
In
accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 144,
"Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets", the Company
examines the possibility of decreases in the value of fixed assets when events
or changes in circumstances reflect the fact that their recorded value may
not
be recoverable. The Company recognizes an impairment loss when the sum of
expected undiscounted future cash flows is less than the carrying amount of
the
asset. The amount of impairment is measured as the difference between the
asset’s estimated fair value and its book value.
Intangible
assets
All
land
in the People’s Republic of China is owned by the government and cannot be sold
to any individual or company. The Company has recorded the costs paid to acquire
a long-term interest to utilize the land underlying the Company's facility
as
land use rights. This type of arrangement is common for the use of land in
the
PRC. The land use rights are amortized on the straight-line method over the
term
of the land use rights of 50 years.
Purchased
technological know-how includes secret formulas, manufacturing processes,
technical, procedural manuals and the certificate of drugs production and is
amortized using the straight-line method over the expected useful economic
life
of 5 years, which reflects the period over which those formulas, manufacturing
processes, technical and procedural manuals are kept secret to the Company
as
agreed between the Company and the selling parties.
Intangible
assets of the Company are reviewed periodically or more often if circumstances
dictate, to determine whether their carrying value has become impaired. The
Company considers assets to be impaired if the carrying value exceeds the future
projected cash flows from related operations. The Company also re-evaluates
the
periods of amortization to determine whether subsequent events and circumstances
warrant revised estimates of useful lives.
Investments
and restricted investments
Investments
are comprised primarily of equity securities and are stated fair value. Certain
of these investments are classified as trading securities based on the Company’s
intent to sell and dispose of them within the year. Further, certain of these
securities are classified as available-for-sale and are reflected as restricted,
noncurrent investments based on the Company’s intent to hold them beyond one
year. For trading securities, realized and unrealized gains and losses are
included in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. For
available-for-sale securities, realized gains and losses are included in the
consolidated statements of income. Unrealized gains and losses for these
available-for-sale securities are reported in other comprehensive income, net
of
tax, in the consolidated statements of shareholders’ equity. The Company has no
investments that are considered to be held-to-maturity securities.
Accounting
for Stock Based Compensation
Effective
October 1, 2005, we adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.
123
(revised 2004), Share Based Payment ("SFAS No. 123R"). SFAS No. 123R establishes
the financial accounting and reporting standards for stock-based compensation
plans. As required by SFAS No. 123R, we recognize the cost resulting from all
stock-based payment transactions including shares issued under our stock option
plans in the financial statements. The adoption of SFAS No. 123R will have
a
negative impact on our future results of operations.
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.
Income
taxes
The
Company is governed by the Income Tax Law of the People’s Republic of China.
Income taxes are accounted for under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes," which is an asset and liability approach
that requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the
expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the
Company's financial statements or tax returns. The charge for taxation is based
on the results for the year as adjusted for items, which are non-assessable
or
disallowed. It is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or
substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.
Deferred
tax is accounted for using the balance sheet liability method in respect of
temporary differences arising from differences between the carrying amount
of
assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax
basis used in the computation of assessable tax profit. In principle, deferred
tax liabilities are recognized for all taxable temporary differences, and
deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent that it is probably that
taxable profit will be available against which deductible temporary differences
can be utilized.
Deferred
tax is calculated using tax rates that are expected to apply to the period
when
the asset is realized or the liability is settled. Deferred tax is charged
or
credited in the income statement, except when it is related to items credited
or
charged directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with
in
equity.
Deferred
tax assets and liabilities are offset when they related to income taxes levied
by the same taxation authority and the Company intends to settle its current
ax
assets and liabilities on a net basis.
The
Company adopted FASB Interpretation 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income
Taxes” (“FIN 48”), as of January 1, 2007. A tax position is recognized as a
benefit only if it is “more likely than not” that the tax position would be
sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur.
The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater
than
50% likely of being realized on examination. For tax positions not meeting
the
“more likely than not” test, no tax benefit is recorded. The adoption had no
affect on the Company’s 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.
Laiyang
Jianbo is considered a variable interest entity (“VIE”), and we are the
primary beneficiary. On October 1, 2008, we entered into agreements with
Laiyang
Jiangbo pursuant to which we shall receive 100% of Laiyang Jiangbo’s net income.
In accordance with these agreements, Laiyang Jianbo shall pay consulting
fees
equal to 100% of its net income to our wholly-owned foreign subsidiary, GJBT,
and GJBT shall supply the technology and administrative services needed to
service Laiyang Jianbo.
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 requires
consolidation of our financial statements and Laiyang Jiangbo financial
statements.
Recent
accounting pronouncements
In
September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157 (“SFAS 157”), “Fair Value
Measurements.” SFAS 157 establishes a framework for measuring fair value and
expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The changes to current
practice resulting from the application of this statement relate to the
definition of fair value, the methods used to measure fair value, and the
expanded disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS 157 is effective for
fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within
those
fiscal years. The Company will adopt SFAS 157 in fiscal year 2009. The Company
is currently evaluating the impact, if any, that the adoption of SFAS 157 will
have on its consolidated results of operations and consolidated financial
position.
In
February 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. 157-1 ("FSP 157-1"),
"Application of FASB Statement No. 157 to FASB Statement No. 13 and Other
Accounting Pronouncements That Address Fair Value Measurements for Purposes
of
Lease Classification or Measurement under Statement 13." FSP 157-1 indicates
that it does not apply under FASB Statement No. 13 (“SFAS 13”), "Accounting for
Leases," and other accounting pronouncements that address fair value
measurements for purposes of lease classification or measurement under SFAS
13.
This scope exception does not apply to assets acquired and liabilities assumed
in a business combination that are required to be measured at fair value under
SFAS No. 141 or SFAS No. 141R, regardless of whether those assets and
liabilities are related to leases.
Also
in
February 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. 157-2 ("FSP 157-2"),
"Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157." With the issuance of FSP 157-2,
the
FASB agreed to: (a) defer the effective date in SFAS No. 157 for one year for
certain nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, except those that
are
recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring
basis (at least annually), and (b) remove certain leasing transactions from
the
scope of SFAS No. 157. The deferral is intended to provide the FASB time to
consider the effect of certain implementation issues that have arisen from
the
application of SFAS No. 157 to these assets and liabilities.
In
February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159 (“SFAS 159”), “The Fair Value Option
for Financial Assets and Financials Liabilities — Including an Amendment of FASB
Statement No. 115.” This standard permits measurement of certain financial
assets and financial liabilities at fair value. If the fair value option is
elected, the unrealized gains and losses are reported in earnings at each
reporting date. Generally, the fair value option may be elected on an
instrument-by-instrument basis, as long as it is applied to the instrument
in
its entirety. The fair value option election is irrevocable, unless a new
election date occurs. SFAS 159 requires prospective application and also
establishes certain additional presentation and disclosure requirements. SFAS
159 is effective as of the beginning of the fiscal year that begins after
November 15, 2007. The Company is currently evaluating the impact, if any,
that
the adoption of SFAS 159 will have on its consolidated results of operations
or
consolidated financial position.
In
December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R) (“SFAS 141R”), “Business
Combinations,” which replaces SFAS No. 141. SFAS 141R retains the purchase
method of accounting for acquisitions, but requires a number of changes,
including changes in the way assets and liabilities are recognized in the
purchase accounting as well as requiring the expensing of acquisition-related
costs as incurred. Furthermore, SFAS 141R provides guidance for recognizing
and
measuring the goodwill acquired in the business combination and determines
what
information to disclose to enable users of the financial statements to evaluate
the nature and financial effects of the business combination. SFAS 141R is
effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Earlier
adoption is prohibited. The Company is evaluating the impact, if any, that
the
adoption of this statement will have on its consolidated results of operations
or consolidated financial position.
In
December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160 (“SFAS 160”), “Noncontrolling
Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements — An Amendment of ARB No. 51.”
SFAS 160 amends ARB No. 51 to establish accounting and reporting standards
for
the noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of
a
subsidiary. It is intended to eliminate the diversity in practice regarding
the
accounting for transactions between equity and noncontrolling interests by
requiring that they be treated as equity transactions. Further, it requires
consolidated net income to be reported at amounts that include the amounts
attributable to both the parent and the noncontrolling interest. SFAS 160 also
establishes a single method of accounting for changes in a parent’s ownership
interest in a subsidiary that do not result in deconsolidation, requires that
a
parent recognize a gain or loss in net income when a subsidiary is
deconsolidated, requires expanded disclosures in the consolidated financial
statements that clearly identify and distinguish between the interests of the
parent’s owners and the interests of the noncontrolling owners of a subsidiary,
among others. SFAS 160 is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after
December 15, 2008, with early adoption permitted, and it is to be applied
prospectively. SFAS 160 is to be applied prospectively as of the beginning
of
the fiscal year in which it is initially applied, except for the presentation
and disclosure requirements, which must be applied retrospectively for all
periods presented. The Company has not yet evaluated the impact that SFAS 160
will have on its consolidated financial position or consolidated results of
operations.
In
March
2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161 ("SFAS 161"), "Disclosures about Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities." SFAS 161 is intended to improve financial
reporting of derivative instruments and hedging activities by requiring enhanced
disclosures to enable financial statement users to better understand the effects
of derivatives and hedging on an entity's financial position, financial
performance and cash flows. The provisions of SFAS 161 are effective for interim
periods and fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008, with early adoption
encouraged. The Company does not anticipate that the adoption of SFAS 161 will
have a material impact on its consolidated results of operations or consolidated
financial position.
In
May
2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162 (“SFAS 162”), "The Hierarchy of Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles." SFAS 162 is intended to improve financial
reporting by identifying a consistent framework, or hierarchy, for selecting
accounting principles to be used in preparing financial statements that are
presented in conformity with GAAP for nongovernmental entities. SFAS 162 is
effective 60 days following the SEC's approval of the Public Company Accounting
Oversight Board (“PCAOB”) amendments to AU Section 411, "The Meaning of Present
Fairly in Conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles." The Company
does not expect the adoption of SFAS 162 will have a material impact on its
consolidated results of operations or consolidated financial position.
On
May 9,
2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. APB 14-1 ("FSP APB 14-1"),
"Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments That May Be Settled in Cash upon
Conversion (Including Partial Cash Settlement)." FSP APB 14-1 clarifies that
convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash upon conversion
(including partial cash settlement) are not addressed by paragraph 12 of APB
Opinion No. 14, "Accounting for Convertible Debt and Debt Issued with Stock
Purchase Warrants." Additionally, FSP APB 14-1 specifies that issuers of such
instruments should separately account for the liability and equity components
in
a manner that will reflect the entity's nonconvertible debt borrowing rate
when
interest cost is recognized in subsequent periods. FSP APB14-1 is effective
for
financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008,
and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company has not yet evaluated
the impact that FSP APB 14-1 will have on its consolidated results of operations
or consolidated financial position.
On
June
16, 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. EITF 03-6-1 (“FSP No. EITF
03-6-1”), “Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment
Transactions Are Participating Securities,” to address the question of whether
instruments granted in share-based payment transactions are participating
securities prior to vesting. FSP EITF 03-6-1 indicates that unvested share-based
payment awards that contain rights to dividend payments should be included
in
earnings per share calculations. The guidance will be effective for fiscal
years
beginning after December 15, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the
requirements of FSP No. EITF 03-6-1 and the impact that its adoption will have
on the consolidated results of operations or consolidated financial
position.
In
June
2008, the FASB issued Emerging Issues Task Force Issue 07-5 (“EITF 07-5”),
“Determining whether an Instrument (or Embedded Feature) is indexed to an
Entity’s Own Stock.” EITF No. 07-5 is effective for financial statements issued
for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within
those fiscal years. Early application is not permitted. Paragraph 11(a) of
SFAS
No. 133 “Accounting for Derivatives and Hedging Activities,” specifies that a
contract that would otherwise meet the definition of a derivative but is both
(a) indexed to the Company’s own stock and (b) classified in stockholders’
equity in the statement of financial position would not be considered a
derivative financial instrument. EITF 07-5 provides a new two-step model to
be
applied in determining whether a financial instrument or an embedded feature
is
indexed to an issuer’s own stock and thus able to qualify for the SFAS No. 133
paragraph 11(a) scope exception. This standard triggers liability accounting
on
all options and warrants exercisable at strike prices denominated in any
currency other than the functional currency of the operating entity in the
PRC
(Renminbi). The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption
of
EITF 07-5 on the accounting for related warrants transactions.
RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
The
following table sets forth the results of our operations for the periods
indicated as a percentage of total net sales ($ in
thousands):
|
|
Year
Ended
June 30,
|
|
% of
|
|
Year
Ended
June 30,
|
|
% of
|
|
Year
Ended
June 30,
|
|
% of
|
|
|
|
2008
|
|
Revenue
|
|
2007
|
|
Revenue
|
|
2006
|
|
Revenue
|
|
REVENUES
|
|
$
|
93,983
|
|
|
94.41
|
%
|
$
|
72,260
|
|
|
94.84
|
%
|
$
|
45,243
|
|
|
92.04
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
REVENUES
- RELATED PARTY
|
|
|
5,564
|
|
|
5.59
|
%
|
|
3,934
|
|
|
5.16
|
%
|
|
3,913
|
|
|
7.96
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
COST
OF REVENUES
|
|
|
21,073
|
|
|
21.17
|
%
|
|
19,961
|
|
|
26.20
|
%
|
|
13,628
|
|
|
27.72
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
COST
OF REVENUES-RELATED PARTIES
|
|
|
1,434
|
|
|
1.44
|
%
|
|
1,200
|
|
|
1.58
|
%
|
|
2,058
|
|
|
4.19
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
GROSS
PROFIT
|
|
|
77,040
|
|
|
77.39
|
%
|
|
55,032
|
|
|
72.23
|
%
|
|
33,470
|
|
|
68.09
|
%
|
|
|
Year
Ended
June 30,
|
|
% of
|
|
Year
Ended
June 30,
|
|
% of
|
|
Year
Ended
June 30,
|
|
% of
|
|
|
|
2008
|
|
Revenue
|
|
2007
|
|
Revenue
|
|
2006
|
|
Revenue
|
|
SELLING,
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
|
|
|
41,593
|
|
|
41.78
|
%
|
|
25,579
|
|
|
33.57
|
%
|
|
7,895
|
|
|
16.06
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
RESEARCH
AND DEVELOPMENT
|
|
|
3,236
|
|
|
3.25
|
%
|
|
11,144
|
|
|
14.63
|
%
|
|
13,642
|
|
|
27.75
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
INCOME
FROM OPERATIONS
|
|
|
32,211
|
|
|
32.36
|
%
|
|
18,309
|
|
|
24.03
|
%
|
|
11,933
|
|
|
24.28
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
OTHER
EXPENSES(INCOME)
|
|
|
2,789
|
|
|
2.80
|
%
|
|
(6,375
|
)
|
|
(8.37
|
)%
|
|
387
|
|
|
0.79
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
INCOME
BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
|
|
|
29,422
|
|
|
29.56
|
%
|
|
24,684
|
|
|
32.40
|
%
|
|
11,546
|
|
|
23.49
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PROVISION
FOR INCOME TAXES
|
|
|
6,971
|
|
|
7.00
|
%
|
|
2,631
|
|
|
3.45
|
%
|
|
3,810
|
|
|
7.75
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NET
INCOME
|
|
|
22,451
|
|
|
22.55
|
%
|
|
22,053
|
|
|
28.94
|
%
|
|
7,736
|
|
|
15.74
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
OTHER
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
|
|
|
6,554
|
|
|
6.58
|
%
|
|
1,018
|
|
|
1.34
|
%
|
|
128
|
|
|
0.26
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME
|
|
$
|
29,005
|
|
|
29.14
|
%
|
$
|
23,071
|
|
|
30.28
|
%
|
$
|
7,864
|
|
|
16.00
|
%
|
Comparison
of Years Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007
REVENUES.
Our
revenues include revenues from sales and revenues from sales to related party
of
$94.0 million and $5.6 million, respectively, for the year ended June 30, 2008.
During the year ended June 30, 2008, we had revenues from sales of $94.0 million
as compared to revenues from sales of $72.3 million for the year ended June
30,
2007, an increase of approximately 30.06%. During the year ended June 30, 2008,
we had revenues from sales to related parties of $5.6 million as compared to
revenues from sales to related parties of $4.0 million for the year ended June
30, 2007, an increase of approximately 41.44%. The overall increase in total
revenue 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 year 2008 and the product
has
been very popular in the market since. We believe 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 we expect to be well
accepted in the market.
COST
OF REVENUES.
Our cost
of revenues includes cost of sales and cost of sales to related party of $21.1
million and $1.4 million, respectively, for the year ended June 30, 2008. For
the year ended June 30, 2007, cost of sales and to related parties amounted
to
$20.0 million and $1.2 million, respectively. Total cost of sales for 2008
increased $1.3 million or 6.36%, from $21.1 million for the year ended June
30,
2007 to $22.5 million for the year ended June 30, 2008. Cost of sales as a
percentage of net revenue for the year ended June 30, 2008 is approximately
22.61%, compared to the year ended June 30, 2007 at approximately 27.77%. The
decrease was attributable to more sales being generated from producing of
high-profit-margins products, the highly profitable new product Baobaole
chewable tables, more efficient producing process, our ability to better manage
raw material purchase prices and the government exemption on sales taxes and
mis. fees received in fiscal 2008.
GROSS
PROFIT.
Gross
profit was $77.0 million for the year ended June 30, 2008 as compared to $55.0
million for the year ended June 30, 2007, representing gross margins of
approximately 77.39% and 72.23%, 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 $41.6 million for the year ended
June 30, 2008, as compared to $25.6 million for the year ended June 30, 2007,
an
increase of approximately 62.56% as summarized below ($ in
thousands):
|
|
Years Ended June 30,
|
|
|
|
2008
|
|
2007
|
|
Shipping
and handling
|
|
$
|
365
|
|
$
|
280
|
|
Advertisement,
marketing and promotion spending
|
|
|
28,119
|
|
|
18,097
|
|
Travel
and entertainment- sales related
|
|
|
982
|
|
|
564
|
|
Depreciation
and amortization
|
|
|
458
|
|
|
280
|
|
Salaries,
commissions, wages and related benefits
|
|
|
10,190
|
|
|
5,789
|
|
Travel
and entertainment- non sales related
|
|
|
325
|
|
|
36
|
|
Other
|
|
|
1,154
|
|
|
533
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
41,593
|
|
$
|
25,579
|
|
The
changes in these expenses during the year ended June 30, 2008, as compared
to
the corresponding period in 2007 included the following:
|
·
|
An
increase of $10.0 million or approximately 55.39% in advertising,
marketing and promotional spending for the year ended June 30, 2008
was
primarily due to TV commercials and magazine advertisements expenses
to
promote our new product- Baobaole Chewable tablets, as well as our
brand
name. Additionally, we also increased our marketing and promotional
activities to promote our two best selling
products.
|
|
·
|
Travel
and entertainment -sales related expenses increased by $0.4 million
or
approximately 74.14% for the year ended June 30, 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
as well
as promoting our two other best selling products.
|
|
·
|
Shipping
and handling expenses increased by $0.1 million or approximately
30.43%
for the year ended June 30, 2008 as compared to the corresponding
period
of fiscal 2007, primarily because there was an increase in sales
volume in
fiscal year 2008.
|
|
·
|
Depreciation
and amortization increased by $0.2 million or 63.45% for the year
ended
June 30, 2008 as compared to the corresponding period of fiscal 2007,
primarily due to additional fixed assets being depreciated.
|
|
·
|
Salaries,
wages, commissions and related benefits increased by $4.4 million
or
76.00% for the year ended June 30, 2008 as compared to the corresponding
period of fiscal 2007. The increase was primarily due to increase
in
commission payments as a percentage of sales 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 $0.3 million or approximately 806.12% in travel and
entertainment -non sales related expenses for the year ended June
30, 2008
as compared to the corresponding period of fiscal 2007. The increase
was
primarily due to increase in corporate executives’ and managers’
entertainment and travel related to public company related activities.
|
|
·
|
Other
selling, general and administrative expenses, which includes professional
fees, utilities, office supplies and expenses increased by $0.6 million
or
116.37% for the year ended June 30, 2008 as compared to the corresponding
period in fiscal 2008 primarily due to more professional fees, and
other
expenses related to being a publicly traded company in fiscal 2008.
|
RESEARCH
AND DEVELOPMENT COSTS.
Research
and development costs, which consist fees paid to third parties for research
and
development related activities conducted for the Company and cost of material
used and salaries paid for the development of the Company’s products, totaled $3
million for the year ended June 30, 2008, as compared to $11 million for the
year ended June 30, 2007, an decrease of approximately 70.96%. The significant
decrease in research and development expenses in fiscal 2008 was mainly due
to
major spending on a research and development project conducted and paid for
new
drug clinical trials and project were expensed in the second quarter of fiscal
2007. The Company completed several research and development projects prior
to
the end of fiscal 2007 and those drugs are currently in the final process of
being approved by the Chinese SFDA.
OTHER
INCOME (EXPENSES).
Our
other expenses consisted of valued added tax and various other tax exemptions
from the government, financial expenses and non-operating expenses. We had
net
other expense of $2.8 million for the year ended June 30, 2008 as compared
to
net other income of $6.3 million for the year ended June 30, 2007. The increase
in net other expenses was due the decrease of $3.5 million tax exemption
received by the Company in fiscal 2008, the increase in interest expense as
a
result of our financings in November 2007 and May 2008, realized and unrealized
losses on our marketable securities, and our loss from discontinued operations
in fiscal 2008 which we did not occur in fiscal 2007.
NET
INCOME.
Our net
income for the year ended June 30, 2008 was $22.5 million as compared to $22.1
million for the year ended June 30, 2007, an increase of $0.4 million or 1.80%.
The increase in net income is primarily attributable to increase in sales volume
of our best selling products, as well as improved profit margin and partially
offset by higher operating expense and significantly $4.7 million less tax
exemptions received in fiscal 2008 and the interest expenses related to our
financings in November 2007 and May 2008 . Our management believes that net
income will continue to improve as we will continue to offer better and more
products to gain market shares, improve our manufacturing efficiency and control
our spending.
Comparison
of Years Ended June 30, 2007 and 2006
REVENUES.
Our
revenues include revenues from sales and revenues from sales to related parties
of $72 million and $4 million, respectively for the year ended June 30, 2007.
During the year ended June 30, 2007, we had revenues from sales of $72 million
as compared to revenues from sales of $45 million for the year ended June 30,
2006, an increase of approximately 59.71%. During the year ended June 30, 2007,
we had revenues from sales to related parties of $3.93 million as compared
to
revenues from sales to related parties of $3.91 million 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.
Our cost
of revenues includes cost of sales and cost of sales to related party of $20.0
million and $1.2 million, respectively, for the year ended June 30, 2007. For
the year ended June 30, 2006, cost of sales and to related parties amounted
to
$13.6 million and $2.1 million, respectively. Total cost of revenues for 2007
increased $5.5 million or 34.91%, from $15.7 million for the year ended June
30,
2006 to $21.2 million 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 better and more efficient manufacturing
production.
GROSS
PROFIT.
Gross
profit was $55.0 million for the year ended June 30, 2007 as compared to $33.5
million 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 $25.6 million for the year ended
June 30, 2007, as compared to $7.9 million for the year ended June 30, 2006,
an
increase of approximately 224.01% as summarized below ($ in
thousands):
|
|
Years Ended June 30,
|
|
|
|
2007
|
|
2006
|
|
Shipping
and handling
|
|
$
|
280
|
|
$
|
188
|
|
Advertisement,
marketing and promotion spending
|
|
|
18,097
|
|
|
5,455
|
|
Travel
and entertainment- sales related
|
|
|
564
|
|
|
397
|
|
Depreciation
and amortization
|
|
|
280
|
|
|
182
|
|
Salaries,
commissions, wages and related benefits
|
|
|
5,789
|
|
|
1,114
|
|
Travel
and entertainment- non sales related
|
|
|
36
|
|
|
45
|
|
Other
|
|
|
533
|
|
|
514
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
25,579
|
|
$
|
7,895
|
|
The
changes in these expenses during the year ended June 30, 2007, as compared
to
the corresponding period in 2006 included the following:
|
·
|
An
increase of $12.6 million or approximately 231.72% in advertising,
marketing and promotional spending for the year ended June 30, 2007
was
primarily due to increase in marketing and promotional activities
to
promote our products and brand name.
|
|
·
|
Travel
and entertainment sales related expenses increased by $0.2 million,
or
approximately 41.94%, for the year ended June 30, 2007 as compared
to the
corresponding period in fiscal 2006 was primarily due to the increase
in
our sales entertainment and sales travel related activities.
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Shipping
and handling expenses increased by $0.1 million, or approximately
48.87%,
for the year ended June 30, 2007 as compared to the corresponding
period
of fiscal 2006, primarily because increase in sales volume in fiscal
year
2007.
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Depreciation
and amortization increased by $0.1 million, or 53.76%, for the year
ended
June 30, 2007 as compared to the corresponding period of fiscal 2006,
primarily due to additional amortization expenses on the new patent
obtained in late fiscal 2007.
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Salaries,
wages, commissions and related benefits increased by $4.7 million,
or
419.83%, for the year ended June 30, 2007 as compared to the corresponding
period of fiscal 2006. The increase was primarily due to increase
in
commission payments to sales representatives as well as an increase
in
number of employees and sales
representatives
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Travel
and entertainment non sales related expenses were materially consistent
for the year ended June 30, 2007 as compared to the corresponding
period
of fiscal 2006.
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Other
selling, general and administrative expenses, which includes professional
fees, utilities, office supplies and expenses were materially consistent
for the year ended June 30, 2007 as compared to the corresponding
period
in fiscal 2006.
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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 million for the year ended June 30, 2007, as compared to $14 million
for the year ended June 30, 2006, an decrease of approximately 18.31%. The
decrease was mainly because we had less new 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 $6.4 million for the year ended June 30, 2007 as compared
to
other expense $ 0.4 million for the year ended June 30, 2006. 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 million as compared to $8
million 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.
LIQUIDITY
AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
We
have
historically financed our operations and capital expenditures principally
through private placements of debt and equity offerings, bank loans, and cash
provided by operations. In fiscal year 2008, our primary financing activities
included the following:
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In
November 2007, we raised $5,000,000 in gross proceeds through the
sale of
a convertible note. We received $4,645,592 in net proceeds after
deducting
placement agent discounts and commissions and payment of professional
and
other related expenses. Further detailed discussion regarding this
financing is provided in the footnotes to financial statements.
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In
May 2008, we raised $30,000,000 in gross proceeds through the sale
of a
convertible note. We received $28,313,500 in net proceeds after deducting
placement agent discounts and commissions and payment of professional
and
other related expenses. Further detailed discussion regarding this
financing is provided in the footnotes to financial statements.
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As
is
customary in the industry, we provide payment terms to most of our customers
that exceed terms that we receive from our suppliers. Therefore, the Company’s
liquidity needs have generally consisted of working capital necessary to finance
receivables and raw material inventory. Capital expenditures have historically
been necessary to expand the production capacity of the Company’s manufacturing
operations.
Cash
Flows
Net
cash
flow provided by operating activities was $17.1 million in fiscal 2008, compared
with $15.3 million in fiscal 2007, an increase of $1.8 million. The 2008
increase in cash provided by operating activities included the followings:
1)
decrease in inventory of $1.7 million 2) an add-back of amortization on debt
discount of $2.5 million, 3) an add-back of unrealized loss on marketable
securities of $0.7 million, 4) increase in other payables of $2.0 million and
partially offset by the increase in accounts receivable and 5) increase in
advances to suppliers. We also have cash payment for liabilities from
discontinued operations of $ 1.2 million in 2008 while we do not have
corresponding payment in fiscal 2007.
Net
cash
flow used in investing activities was $7.6 million in fiscal 2008 and $0.2
million in fiscal 2007, a $7.4 million increased. Uses of cash flow for
investing activities included equipment purchases and payments for intangible
assets. The increase of net cash flow used in investing activities in fiscal
2008 was mainly due to increase in property and equipments payments of $0.3
million and purchase of intangible assets of $8.9 million offset by proceeds
from sale of marketable securities of $1.0 million and cash received from
reverse acquisition of $0.5 million.
Net
cash
flow provided by financing activities was $18.5 million in fiscal 2008 and
while
net cash flow used in financing activities was $1.2 million in fiscal 2007.
The
increase of net cash flow provided by financing activities was mainly due to
increase in proceeds from convertible debt of $33 million, decrease in payments
for short term loans of $ 0.9 million offset by payment for dividend of $10.6
million, payment to escrow account of $2.0 million and decrease in proceeds
from
short term loan of $ 1.9 million.
Our
working capital position increased $57.2 million, to $73.2 million at June
30,
2008, from $16.0 million at June 30, 2007. This increase in working capital
is
primarily attributable to the increase in cash in bank of $30.5 million,
accounts receivable of $12.5 million, marketable equity securities of $2.1
million, advances to suppliers of $1.4 million and decrease of dividend payable
of $10.5 million, notes payable of $2.6 million, short term bank loans of $1.8
million, and offset by decrease of inventories of $1.2 million, and increase
of
other payables of $2.3 million and the liability assumed from discontinued
operations of $1.1 million.
We
anticipate that our working capital requirements may increase as a result of
our
anticipated expanded business expansion plan, continued increases in sales,
potential increases in the price of our raw material, competition and our
relationship with suppliers or customers. We believe that our existing cash,
cash equivalents and cash flows from operations will be sufficient to meet
our
presently anticipated future cash needs for at least the next 12 months. 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.
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, equivalent to 250,000 post-split
shares, at an exercise price of $0.32 per share, or $12.80 per share on a
post-split basis, 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 $30,000,000.]
Contractual
Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Contractual
Obligations
We
have
certain fixed contractual obligations and commitments that include future
estimated payments. Changes in our business needs, cancellation provisions,
changing interest rates, and other factors may result in actual payments
differing from the estimates. We cannot provide certainty regarding the timing
and amounts of payments. We have presented below a summary of the most
significant assumptions used in our determination of amounts presented in the
tables, in order to assist in the review of this information within the context
of our consolidated financial position, results of operations, and cash
flows.
The
following tables summarize our contractual obligations as of June 30, 2008,
and
the effect these obligations are expected to have on our liquidity and cash
flows in future periods.
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Payments Due by Period
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Total
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Less than 1 year
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1-3 Years
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3-5
Years
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5 Years
+
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In Thousands
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Contractual
Obligations:
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Bank
Indebtedness
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$
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8,615,395
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$
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8,615,395
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$
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$
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-
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$
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-
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Research
and Development Obligations
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$
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11,562,575
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$
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4,377,000
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$
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5,252,400
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$
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1,933,175
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$
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-
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Purchase
Obligations
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$
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-
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$
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-
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$
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-
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$
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-
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$
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-
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Total
Contractual Obligations:
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$
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20,177,970
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$
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12,992,395
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$
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5,252,400
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$
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1,933,175
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$
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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.
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.
On
June
3, 2008, our board of directors and the majority holders of our capital
stock
approved amendments to our Articles of Incorporation to increase our authorized
common stock from 600,000,000 shares to 900,000,000 shares (the “July 2008
Authorized Share Amendment”). The Certificate of Amendment and Certificate of
Change to our Articles of Incorporation to effect the July 2008 Authorized
Share
Amendment was filed with Florida’s Secretary of State on July 29,
2008.
On
July
27, 2008, our board of directors and the majority holders of our capital
stock
approved a one-for-forty reverse stock split of our common stock. On August
29,
2008, we received confirmation from the Department of the State of Florida
that
the Articles of Amendment to the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation
(“August 2008 Amended Articles of Incorporation”) to effect a reverse stock
split was duly filed and on September 3, 2008, the reverse stock split
was
effectuated. Following the reverse stock split, the total number of shares
of
our common stock outstanding was reduced from 412,986,078 shares to
approximately 10,325,000 shares. Pursuant to the August 2008 Amended Articles
of
Incorporation, the maximum number of shares of common stock that the Company
is
authorized to issue was also reduced from 900,000,000 to 22,500,000.
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
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.
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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.
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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.
Recent
Financings
May
2008 Financing
On
May
30, 2008, we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the "May 2008
Securities Purchase Agreement"), 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 1,875,000 shares of our common stock, in transactions exempt from
registration under the Securities Act. Pursuant to the terms of the May
2008
Securities Purchase Agreement, we will use the net proceeds for working
capital
purposes.
The
Notes
are due May 30, 2011 and are convertible into shares of our common stock
at a
conversion price of $8.00 per share, 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
$8.00 on a post-split basis. 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. The Class A Warrants are exercisable
for a
five-year period beginning on May 30, 2008 at an initial exercise price
of
$10.00 per share.
In
connection with May 2008 financing, Mr. Wubo Cao, our chief executive officer
and chairman of the board, placed 3,750,000 shares of our common stock
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 $26,700,000 ("2008 Guaranteed EBT") or (ii) our 2008
adjusted
fully diluted earnings before taxes per share is less than $1.60 per share
("2008 Guaranteed Diluted EBT"), 1,500,000 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 $2.32 (or US $2.24, if the 500,000 shares of common
stock held in escrow, in connection with the November 2007 financing have
been
released from escrow)("2009 Guaranteed Diluted EBT"), 2,250,000 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
were 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. We filed an initial registration statement on July 14,
2008 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" below.
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 discussed above.
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) warrants to purchase 250,000
shares
of common stock at an exercise price of 512.80 per share, subject to adjustment
as provided therein. The exercise price and number of shares for which
the
warrants are exercisable were adjusted to 400,000 post-split shares at
$8.00 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
debentures was $10.00 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 $8.00
per share in connection with the May 2008 financing. The debentures may
not be
prepaid without the prior written consent of the holder.
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 he 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 $81,643.83 or 165 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, 60,000 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 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.
Laiyang
Jiangbo Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
As
discussed above, our operations are conducted through Laiyang Jiangbo
Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., a limited liability company headquartered in
the PRC
and organized under the laws of PRC. Laiyang Jiangbo was organized on August
18,
2003, and its fiscal year end is June 30.
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 2008 were Clarithromycin sustained-release
tablets, Itopride Hydrochloride granules, Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride tablets,
and Baobaole Chewable 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 approximately RMB 337.2 million ($46.4 million) in
fiscal 2008, 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 was 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 to 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 258.1 million ($35.5 million) with
gross margin over 85% in fiscal 2008, which is approximately 10 to 12 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 was approximately RMB 18.1 million ($2.5 million) in fiscal
2008.
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 was
approximately RMB 3.6 million (500,000) in fiscal 2008.
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. As the sales volume and profit both
significantly decreased in recent years, the Company plans to gradually exit
the
market for this product in fiscal 2009.
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 over-the-counter 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. The drug has quickly gained
popularity in the market and the sales for this drug has grown at a fast pace
since its initial introduction.
Laiyang
Jiangbo’s sales for Baobaole Chewable tablets was approximately RMB 95.1 million
(US $13.1 million) with gross margin over 80% in fiscal 2008. We plan to
continue expanding the distribution network for this product and actively
promote the drugs to sustain the product’s sales growth.
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 that owns this manufacturing technology in China. It
clears away heat, detoxifies and promotes pharynx. The research study indicates
Radix Isatidisthe’s ingredients including 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. The
product was first introduced to the market in September 2008. Laiyang Jiangbo
plans to formally sell this product in early October 2008 and will heavily
promote this drug through advertising and various promotional activities.
Raw
Materials
Laiyang
Jiangbo has strategic relationships with many research institutions in PRC
developing new drugs, such as Jiangsu Drug Research Institute, Pharmaceutical
Institute of Shandong University, Chinese Traditional Medicine Institute,
Shandong Chinese Traditional Medicine Technical School, and the Institute for
Drug Control Departments. These relationships help to ensure that Laiyang
Jiangbo maintains a continuing pipeline of high quality drugs into the future.
Laiyang Jiangbo’s own production facilities supply most of the raw materials
used to manufacture its products. 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
Hydrochloride tablets. 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
For
the
fiscal year ended June 30, 2008, Laiyang Jiangbo spent approximately US $3.2
million or approximately 3.3% of its fiscal 2008 revenue on research and
development of products. 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.
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
Company currently has three products pending on PRC SFDA approval in the
pipeline for commercialization in China. Additionally, the Company also is
negotiating to purchase a Class I drug that is currently being developed. The
products are set forth below:
Drug
Name
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Target
Treatment/Drug Type
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Status
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Felodipine
Sustained Release Tablets
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Treat
high blood pressure and arteriosclerosis/Western Drug
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(A)
Expected approval date - second
quarter
of fiscal year 2009
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Yuandu
Hanbi Capsules
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Relieve
arthritis pain /Traditional Chinese Medicine
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(A)
Expected approval date - second
quarter
of fiscal year 2009
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Bezoar
Yijin Tablets
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Cures
inflammations such as pharyngitis/Traditional Chinese Medicine
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(A)
Expected approval date - second
quarter
of fiscal year 2009
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(A)
Subject to SFDA. Pending administrative protection and
approval.
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Ligustrazine
Ferulic Acid Acetate (LFAA)
LFAA
is a
Cardiac Cerebral Vascular innovative medicine, researched by Pharmaceutical
Institute of Shandong University that is undergoing Phase III (final) clinical
studies and for which the Company is in the process of negotiating a drug
purchase contract. LFAA is protected by the patent of invention in China. 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 better than Liqustrazine in a number of measures.
Laiyang Jiangbo is currently in the process of finalizing the drug patent and
manufacturing right purchase agreement with Pharmaceutical Institute of Shandong
University. Laiyang Jiangbo anticipates being able to start producing LFAA
in
fiscal 2010.
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 a 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 an 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 fewer
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 over 30 provinces and regions in the PRC. Currently, Laiyang
Jiangbo has approximately 1,100 distribution agents and salespeople 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:
1.
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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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2.
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participating
in national meetings, seminars, symposiums, exhibitions for pharmaceutical
and other related industries;
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3.
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organizing
cooperative promotional activities with distributors;
and
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4.
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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, 2008, 2007 and 2006, five customers accounted for
approximately 18.1%, 33.3% and 30.5%, respectively, of Laiyang Jiangbo’s sales.
These five customers represented 11.8% and 24.6% of Laiyang Jiangbo’s total
accounts receivable as of June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
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 $2,750 in fiscal 2008, $2,000 in fiscal 2007, and approximately
$1,600 in fiscal 2006, 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 relating to damages arising from the sale of Telecom Communications,
Inc.(“TCOM”) to Arran Services Limited, in which Mr. Wang acted as the Company’s
President and Chairman to provide consulting services to TCOM and certain
misrepresentations made on behalf of and in conjunction with TCOM’s majority
shareholder . 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, Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit
in
and for 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 July
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.
Kenneth
Clinton vs. Genesis Pharmaceuticals Enterprises, Inc., GNPH Holdings, Capital
Growth Financial, Inc., Gary L. Wolfson and Pacific Rim Consultants, Inc.
- Case
No. 50 2007 CA 023923, Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in and
for
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.
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 of 29,978,900 shares of the Company’s
common stock (Pre 40 to 1 reverse split) on November 2, 2007 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, that it may incur in expenses related
to
their lawsuit.
China
West II, LLC and Genesis Technology Group, Inc., n/k/a Genesis Pharmaceuticals
Enterprises, Inc. (ARBITRATION)
In
June
2008, China West II, LLC (“CW II”) filed a Demand For Arbitration with the
American Arbitration Association the case of CW
II
and Genesis Technology Group, Inc. n/k/a Genesis Pharmaceuticals Enterprises,
Inc. and Joshua Tan.
In that
matter, CW II seeks breach of contract damages in connection with the Company’s
October 2007 reverse merger from the Company and Joshua Tan, jointly and
severally for approximately $6.7 million estimated by CW II. As of the
date of
this report, the Company is unable to estimate a loss, if any, the Company
may
incur related expenses to this lawsuit. The Company believes CW II’s demand was
without merit and plans to vigorously defend its position.
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.
This
property is owned by us.
On
August
13, 2003, the Laiyang Development Planning Agency approved Laiyang Jiangbo’s
plan to construct garage and office space. On August 18, 2003, the Laiyang
Industrial Park Administration certified Laiyang Jiangbo’s investment of RMB $10
million ($1.3 million) in Section A of the Industrial Park to build on
a 13,000
square meter lot.
In
October 2007, the Laiyang Bureau of Land and Resources sold us a 50 years
land
use right for a 266,664 square meters lot located in Laiyang City to Laiyang
Jiangbo. The Company paid approximately RMB 60.8 million ($8.9 million)
for the
land use right.
Employees
Laiyang
Jiangbo currently has more than 1,430 employees, including 320 production
crew,
440 full-time salespersons and 620 part-time salespersons. Approximately
200 of
these employees are represented by L