chlo10-q.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED: March 31, 2011
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM: _____________ TO _____________
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COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 000-31497
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CHINA LOGISTICS GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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65-1001686
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
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23F. Gutai Beach Building No. 969, Zhongshan Road (South), Shanghai, China
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200011
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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86-21-63355100
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. [X] Yes [ ] No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has been submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Date File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). [ ] Yes [ ] No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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Large accelerated filer
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Accelerated filer
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Non-accelerated filer
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Smaller reporting company
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. 41,508,203 shares of common stock are issued and outstanding as of May 13, 2011.
CHINA LOGISTICS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I. - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Item 1.
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Financial Statements.
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Item 2.
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Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
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Item 3.
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Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
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Item 4.
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Controls and Procedures.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
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Item 1.
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Legal Proceedings.
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Item 1A.
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Risk Factors.
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Item 2.
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Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
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Item 3.
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Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
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Item 4.
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(Removed and Reserved)
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Item 5.
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Other Information.
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Item 6.
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Exhibits.
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Signatures
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OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
We maintain our web site at www. chinalogisticsinc.com. Information on this web site is not a part of this report
INDEX OF CERTAIN DEFINED TERMS USED IN THIS REPORT
When used in this report the terms:
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"China Logistics," "we," "us," "our," the "Company," and similar terms refer to China Logistics Group, Inc., a Florida corporation formerly known as MediaReady, Inc., and its subsidiary,
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"Shandong Jiajia" refers to Shandong Jiajia International Freight & Forwarding Co., Ltd., a Chinese company and a majority owned subsidiary of China Logistics, and its branches in Shanghai, Qingdao, Tianjin, Xiamen, and Lianyungang,
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"China" or the "PRC" refers to the People's Republic of China, and
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"RMB" refers to the renminbi, which is the currency of mainland PRC.
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PART 1 - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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CHINA LOGISTICS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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31-Mar 2011
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31-Dec 2010
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| ASSETS |
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(unaudited) |
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Current assets:
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Cash
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$ |
1,145,797 |
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1,309,848 |
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Accounts receivable, net
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3,681,761 |
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3,104,526 |
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Other Receivables
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898,716 |
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1,017,706 |
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Advance to vendors and other prepaid expenses
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304,031 |
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347,409 |
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Due from related parties
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658,480 |
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638,420 |
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Total current assets
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6,688,785 |
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6,417,909 |
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Property and equipment, net
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28,756 |
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35,124 |
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Total assets
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6,717,541 |
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6,453,033 |
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| LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY |
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Current liabilities:
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Accounts payable - trade
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2,433,163 |
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2,658,710 |
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Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
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1,001,398 |
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693,565 |
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Advances from customers
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1,125,098 |
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466,056 |
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Due to related parties
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780,299 |
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1,438,667 |
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Foreign tax payable
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10,689 |
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15,153 |
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Total current liabilities
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5,350,647 |
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5,272,151 |
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Equity:
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China Logistics Group, Inc. shareholders' equity:
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Preferred stock - $0.001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized Series B convertible preferred stock - 450,000 issued and outstanding
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450 |
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450 |
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Common stock, $.001 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized; 41,508,203 shares issued and outstanding
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41,508 |
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41,508 |
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Additional paid-in capital
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20,636,980 |
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20,636,980 |
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Accumulated deficit
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(19,432,922 |
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(19,505,982 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss
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(119,137 |
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(131,527 |
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Total China Logistics Group, Inc. shareholders' equity
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1,126,879 |
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1,041,429 |
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Noncontrolling interest
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240,015 |
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139,454 |
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Total equity
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1,366,894 |
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1,180,882 |
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Total liabilities and equity
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6,717,541 |
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6,453,033 |
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See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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| CHINA LOGISTICS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES |
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| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS |
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For the Three Months Ended March 31
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2011
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2010
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Sales
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4,609,433 |
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5,424,157 |
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Cost of sales
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4,190,551 |
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5,013,525 |
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Gross profit
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418,882 |
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410,632 |
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Operating expenses:
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Selling, general and administrative
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294,137 |
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198,879 |
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Depreciation and amortization
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8,586 |
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2,898 |
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Bad debt expense
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51,135 |
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Total operating expenses
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353,858 |
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201,777 |
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Income (loss) from operations
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65,024 |
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208,855 |
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Other income (expenses):
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Other income (expense)
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(8,346 |
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1,275 |
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Extinguishment of registration rights liability
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Change in fair value of derivative liability
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(232,186 |
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Interest income (expense)
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(1,796 |
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(1,029 |
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Total other income (expenses)
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(10,142 |
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(231,940 |
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Income (loss) before income taxes
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54,882 |
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(23,085 |
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Foreign taxes
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1,548 |
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5,193 |
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Net Income (loss)
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53,334 |
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(28,278 |
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Less: Net income (loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interest
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88,661 |
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106,818 |
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Net income (loss) attributable to China Logistics Group, Inc.
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(35,327 |
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(135,096 |
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Other comprehensive income (loss):
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Foreign currency translation adjustments
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12,390 |
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4,101 |
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Comprehensive income (Loss)
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(22,936 |
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(130,995 |
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Earnings (loss) per common share:
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Basic
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(0.00 |
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(0.00 |
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Diluted
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(0.00 |
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Weighted average number of shares outstanding:
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Basic
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41,508,203 |
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34,508,203 |
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Diluted
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41,508,203 |
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34,508,203 |
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CHINA LOGISTICS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
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For the Three Months Ended
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March 31,
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
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Net Income (Loss)
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53,334 |
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(28,278 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash from operating activities:
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Depreciation expense
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8,586 |
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2,898 |
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Allowance for doubtful accounts
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51,135 |
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Change in fair value of derivative liability
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232,186 |
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Changes in assets and liabilities:
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(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable
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(628,370 |
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126,055 |
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(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets
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(155,173 |
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(Increase) decrease in other receivables
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118,990 |
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Increase (decrease) in accounts payable
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(225,547 |
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(768,214 |
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Increase (decrease) in other accruals and current liabilities
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307,833 |
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312,799 |
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Increase (decrease) in taxes payable
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(4,464 |
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(873 |
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Increase (decrease) in advances to vendors
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43,378 |
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(73,698 |
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Increase in advances from customers
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659,042 |
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417,616 |
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
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383,917 |
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65,318 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
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Capital expenditures
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(2,217 |
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10,804 |
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Advances repaid to related parties
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66,278 |
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103,671 |
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Collection of repayments of advances to related parties
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(86,338 |
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NET CASH (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES
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(22,277 |
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114,475 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
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Advances from related parties
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(658,368 |
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14,983 |
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Repayment of advances from related parties
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(468,394 |
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES
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(658,368 |
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(453,411 |
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EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE ON CASH
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132,677 |
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8,216 |
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH
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(164,051 |
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(265,402 |
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CASH - beginning of period
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1,309,848 |
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1,720,838 |
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CASH - end of period
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$ |
1,145,797 |
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$ |
1,455,436 |
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
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Cash paid during the period for foreign taxes
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$ |
27,059 |
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$ |
35,469 |
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CHINA LOGISTICS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2010
NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
China Logistics Group, Inc. (“we”, “us”, “our” or the “Company”) is a Florida corporation and was incorporated on March 19, 1999 under the name of ValuSALES.com, Inc. We changed our name to Video Without Boundaries, Inc. on November 16, 2001. On August 31, 2006 we changed our name from Video Without Boundaries, Inc. to MediaReady, Inc. and on February 14, 2008, we changed our name from MediaReady, Inc. to China Logistics Group, Inc.
During 2002, we began to reposition our company within the home entertainment media-on-demand marketplace. It was our intent to become a producer and distributor of interactive consumer electronics and provide streaming digital media and video on demand services. However, we were unable to successfully or profitably penetrate the market.
On December 31, 2007 we entered into an acquisition agreement with Shandong Jiajia International Freight and Forwarding Co., Ltd. (“Shandong Jiajia”) and its sole shareholders Messrs. Hui Liu and Wei Chen, through which we acquired a 51% interest in Shandong Jiajia. The transaction was accounted for as a capital transaction, implemented through a reverse recapitalization.
Shandong Jiajia, formed in 1999 as a Chinese limited liability company, is an international freight forwarder and logistics management company. Shandong Jiajia acts as an agent for international freight and shipping companies. Shandong Jiajia sells cargo space and arranges land, maritime and international air transportation for clients seeking to import or export merchandise into or from China. Shandong Jiajia has branches in Shanghai, Qingdao, Xiamen, Tianjin, and Lianyungang. Shandong Jiajia is a designated agent of cargo carriers including Nippon Yusen Kaisha, P&O Nedlloyd, CMA CGM Group, Safmarine Container Lines, Chilean carrier CSAV Group, and Regional Container Lines Ryder CRSA Logistics, and Horizon Lines, LLC.
NOTE 2 –BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial reporting and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The consolidated financial statements for the interim periods presented are unaudited and reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and operating results for the periods presented. Financial results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results that should be expected for the full year. The accompanying consolidated financial statements include our accounts and our 51% owned subsidiary, Shandong Jiajia. All inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
Revenue Recognition
We provide freight forwarding services generally under contract with our customers. Our business model involves placing our customers’ freight on prearranged contracted transport. Our revenue recognition policy is in accordance with the guidance of Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 605, “Revenue Recognition.” In general, we record 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 collectability is reasonably assured.
Our revenue recognition is typically determined by our shipment/payment terms as follows:
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When merchandise departs the shipper’s location if the trade pricing terms are CIF (cost, insurance and freight),
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When merchandise departs the shipper’s location if the trade pricing terms are CFR (cost and freight), or
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When the merchandise arrives at the destination port if the trade pricing terms are FOB (free on board) destination.
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We recognize direct shipping costs concurrently with the recognition of the related revenue for each shipment. These costs are generally isolated by billings as we do not own the shipping containers or transportation vessels.
CHINA LOGISTICS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2010
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. Estimates also affect the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reported periods.
Significant estimates for the periods reported include the allowance for doubtful accounts, which is based on an evaluation of our outstanding accounts receivable including the age of amounts due, the financial condition of our specific customers, knowledge of our industry segment in Asia, and historical bad debt experience. This evaluation methodology has provided a reasonable estimate of bad debt expense in the past and we intend to continue to employ this approach in our analysis of collectability. However, we are aware that given the varying recovery levels of our customers from the recent global economic situation meaningful time horizons may change. We also rely on certain assumptions when deriving the fair value of our derivative liability and calculations underlying our provision for taxes in China. Assumptions and estimates employed in these areas can be material to our reported financial condition and results of operations. Actual results could differ from these estimates
Stock Based Compensation
We account for stock options and other equity based compensation issued to employees by measuring the grant-date fair value of stock options and other equity based compensation issued to employees and recognizing the costs in the financial statements over the period during which the employees are required to provide services.
Basic and Diluted Earnings per share
Pursuant to ASC 260-10-45, basic income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing income (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the periods presented. Diluted income (loss) per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that would then share in the income of the company, subject to anti-dilution limitations.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The carrying value of these instruments approximates fair value.
Concentration of Credit Risk
Financial instruments that potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and accounts receivable. We deposit our cash with high credit quality financial institutions in the United States and China (the “PRC”). At March 31, 2011, we had deposits of $1,135,668 in banks in the PRC. In the PRC, there is no federal deposit insurance as in the United States; as such these amounts held in banks in the PRC are not insured. We have not experienced any losses in such bank accounts through March 31, 2011.
Accounts Receivable
The Company provides an allowance for doubtful accounts for the estimated uncollectible portion of its accounts receivable. This estimate is based on the historical collection experience and a review of the current status of trade receivables. There is no set threshold amount or age for accounts receivable write-offs; any decision is made by management on an account-by-account basis. The allowance for doubtful accounts totaled $1,881,711 and $1,830,576 at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.
CHINA LOGISTICS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2010
Other Receivables
Other receivables are comprised of advances to other entities with which we have a strategic or other business relationship, a refundable deposit we made as required by a Chinese court in connection with a lawsuit we filed against our former customer for amounts owed to us, and deferred expenses. The amounts advanced to our strategic partners are unsecured, repayable on demand, and bear no interest. We also advance money to employees for business trips which are then subsequently expensed upon processing of an expense report. The components of other receivables at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 were as follows:
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Advances to Vendors and Other Prepaid Expenses
Advances to vendors and other prepaid expenses consist primarily of prepayments or deposits from us for contracted shipping arrangements that have not been utilized by our customers. These amounts are recognized as cost of revenues as shipments are completed and customers utilize the shipping arrangement. Advances to vendors and other prepaid expenses totaled $304,031and $347,409 at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.
Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities are comprised of i) loans payable to unrelated parties used for working capital purposes and payable on demand, ii) accruals for professional fees and other operating expenses that have yet to be billed, and iii) accrued salaries. The components of accruals and other current liabilities at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 were as follows:
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Advances from Customers
Advances from customers consist of prepayments to us for contracted cargo that has not yet been shipped to the recipient and for other advance deposits. These amounts are recognized as revenue as revenue recognition criteria have been met. Advances from customers totaled $1,125,098 and $466,056, at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.
Foreign Currency Translation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements are presented in United States dollars. The functional currency of Shandong Jiajia is the Renminbi (“RMB”), the official currency of the PRC. Assets and liabilities are translated from the local currency into the reporting currency, U.S. dollars, at the exchange rate prevailing at the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated at average exchange rates for the period to approximate translation at the exchange rates prevailing at the dates those elements are recognized in the consolidated financial statements. Gains and losses resulting from the translation of local currency financial statements into U.S. dollars are reflected in other comprehensive income in the consolidated statement of stockholders’ equity and comprehensive income (loss).
CHINA LOGISTICS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2010
RMB is not a fully convertible currency. All foreign exchange transactions involving RMB must take place through PRC authorized institutions. Translation of amounts from RMB into United States dollars (“US$”) has been made at the following exchange rates for the respective periods:
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March 31, 2011
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Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling interests in our subsidiary are recorded as a component of our equity, separate from the parent’s equity. Purchase or sale of equity interests that do not result in a change of control are accounted for as equity transactions. Results of operations attributable to the noncontrolling interest are included in our consolidated results of operations and upon loss of control the interest sold, as well as the interest retained, if any, will be reported at fair value with any gain or loss recognized in earnings.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
The FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2010-20. Disclosures about the Credit Quality of Financing Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses, on July 21, 2010, requiring companies to improve their disclosures about the credit quality of their financing receivables and the credit reserves held against them. The extra disclosures for financing receivables include aging of past due receivables, credit quality indicators, and the modifications of financing receivables. This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods ending on or after December 15, 2010. Adoption of this update did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In January 2010, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-02, Accounting and Reporting for Decreases in Ownership of a Subsidiary,” which clarifies the scope of the guidance for the decrease in ownership of a subsidiary in ASC Topic 810, “Consolidations,” and expands the disclosures required for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary or de-recognition of a group of assets. This guidance was effective on January 1, 2010. The Company has adopted this guidance and it did not have an effect on the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
In January 2010, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-01, “Accounting for Distributions to Shareholders with Components of Stock and Cash”, which clarifies that the stock portion of a distribution to shareholders that allows them to elect to receive cash or stock with a potential limitation on the total amount of cash that all shareholders can elect to receive in the aggregate is considered a share issuance that is reflected in earnings per share prospectively and is not a stock dividend for purposes of applying ASC Topic 505, “Equity,” and ASC Topic 260, “Earnings Per Share.” This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods ending on or after December 15, 2009, and should be applied on a retrospective basis. The application of the requirements of this guidance had no effect on the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
A variety of proposed or otherwise potential accounting standards are currently under study by standard setting organizations and various regulatory agencies. Due to the tentative and preliminary nature of those proposed standards, the Company’s management has not determined whether implementation of such proposed standards would be material to its consolidated financial statements.
CHINA LOGISTICS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2010
NOTE 3 – EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE
Under the provisions of ASC 260, “Earnings Per Share”, basic income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing income (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the periods presented. Diluted income per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that would then share in our income, subject to anti-dilution limitations.
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Net Income (loss) applicable to common stockholders (A)
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Weighted average shares outstanding (B)
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Stock purchase warrants issued to Mr. Chen
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Series B preferred - unconverted
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adjusted weighted average shares outstanding (C)
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Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share:
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Potentially issuable shares at March 31, 2011 and 2010 which could result in dilution in the future but were not included in diluted earnings per share for the periods presented as they are anti-dilutive, included:
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Three Months Ended
March 31,
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Stock purchase warrants issued to Mr. Chen
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Class A and B stock purchase warrants
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CHINA LOGISTICS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2010
NOTE 4 – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 consisted of the following:
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Useful Lives
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March 31, 2011
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December 31, 2010
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Computer equipment
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4 years
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$
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40,522
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$
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38,466
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Furniture and equipment
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4-5 years
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112,051
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111,889
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Less: accumulated depreciation
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(123,817)
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$
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35,124
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For the three months ended March 31, 2011, and 2010, depreciation expense totaled $8,586 and $2,898, respectively.
NOTE 5 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Preferred Stock
At March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, 450,000 shares of Series B convertible preferred stock remain issued and outstanding. One share of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock converts into 10 shares of common stock
Common Stock
We did not issue any common stock during the three month period ended March 31, 2011.
Common Stock Purchase Warrants
A summary of our the common stock warrant activity during the three month periods ended March 31, 2011 is as follows:
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No. of Shares Underlying Warrants
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Weighted Average Exercise Price
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Weighted Average Contractual Term (years)
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Outstanding at December 31, 2010
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Exercised
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Outstanding at March 31, 2011
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The common stock purchase warrants outstanding at March 31, 2011 include 31,558,500 warrants issued in connection with the 2008 Unit Offering. These warrants are currently exercisable at $0.20per share and expire on April 30, 2013.
CHINA LOGISTICS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2010
NOTE 6 – RELATED PARTIES
Due to Related Parties
On March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, due to related parties consisted of the following:
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December 31, 2010
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Unaudited
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Due to Tianjin Sincere Logistics Co., Ltd
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Due to China Direct Industries, Inc.
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Xiangfen Chen is the general manager of Shandong Jiajia Xiamen branch. Bin Liu is the general manager of Shandong Jiajia Tianjin branch. Mr. Liu is a 90% owner of Tianjin Sincere Logistics Co., Ltd. Langyunbu is an entity affiliated with Hui Liu, a member of our Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of Shandong Jiajia. These loans are unsecured, non-interest bearing and repayable on demand. Shandong Jiajia used the proceeds for general working capital purposes. The amounts due to China Direct relate to professional fees, primarily legal and accounting paid by China Direct on our behalf of $86,973 and promissory notes payable of $193,000 at March 31, 2011 and professional fees paid by China Direct on our behalf of $86,973 and promissory notes payable of $150,000 on December 31, 2010. The proceeds from these notes were used for working capital purposes. The notes accrue interest at 4% annually and are due at various dates in 2011.
There are no assurances that the terms of the transactions with these related parties are comparable to terms we could have obtained from unaffiliated third parties.
Due From Related Parties
Due from related parties of $658,480 and $638, 420 at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively, reflected advances due from Shangdong Huibo Import & Export Co., Ltd., a 24.3% shareholder in Shangdong Jiajia.
NOTE 7 – FOREIGN OPERATIONS
The tables below present information by operating region for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
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Revenues
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Assets
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Revenues
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Assets
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United States
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$
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10,128
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$
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$
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8,597
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People’s Republic of China
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4,609,433
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6,707,413
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5,424,157
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6,089,566
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Totals
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$
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4,609,433
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$
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6,717,541
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$
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5,424,157
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$
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6,098,163
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NOTE 8 – CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS
Rent expenses from our office leases for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 were approximately $29,000 and $26,000, respectively. We did not have any minimum, contingent, or sublease arrangements in these leases.
CHINA LOGISTICS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2010
The table below presents our commitments for our various office leases in the U.S. and China for the remainder of the year ended December 31, 2011 and thereafter:
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Remaining period Ended December 31, 2011
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87,000
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Year Ended December 31, 2012
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26,000
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Year Ended December 31, 2013
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9,000
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Thereafter
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0
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Total
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$ |
122,000
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NOTE 9 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
We have evaluated all events that occurred after the balance sheet date but before the financial statements were issued and determined that there were no reportable subsequent events to be disclosed.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the information contained in our unaudited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto appearing elsewhere herein and in conjunction with the Management’s Discussion and Analysis set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, for the year ended December 31, 2010.
We are on a calendar year; as such the three month period ending March 31, is referred to as our “first quarter”. The past year ended December 31, 2010 is referred to as “2010” and the current year ending December 31, 2011 is referred to as “2011.”
OVERVIEW
On December 31, 2007 we acquired a 51% interest in Shandong Jiajia in a capital transaction, implemented through a reverse acquisition. Established in November 1999, Shandong Jiajia is an international freight forwarder and logistics manager located in the PRC. The business and operations of Shandong Jiajia represent all of our operations. Shandong Jiajia acts as an agent for international freight and shipping companies. Through this subsidiary, we sell cargo space and arrange international transportation via land, maritime, and air routes primarily for clients seeking to export goods from China. We are a non-asset based freight forwarder and we do not own any containers, trucks, aircraft or ships. We contract with companies owning these assets to provide transportation services required for shipping freight on behalf of our customers. Shandong Jiajia’s headquarters are in Qingdao, China, and it has branches in Shanghai, Tianjin, Xiamen, and Lianyungang. We coordinate with agents in North America, Europe, South America, Australia, Asia, and Africa.
Our Performance
Our revenues for the first quarter of 2011 decreased by $0.81 million or 15% compared to the same period in 2010. Our gross margin improved to 9.1% in the first quarter of 2011 compared to that of 7.6% in the same period of 2010. The combined effect of the decreased revenues and improved gross margin resulted in a moderate growth of 2% in our overall gross profit. Our operating expenses increased by $0.15 million, or 75.4%, in the first quarter of 2011 to $0.35 million. Our operating income for the first quarter of 2011 totaled $0.07 million compared to that of $0.21 million in the same period of 2010, which represented a decrease of 68.9%. Our net income for the first quarter of 2011 totaled $0.05 million compared to a net loss of $0.03 million in the first quarter 2010. Our improved bottom line in the first quarter of 2011 was primarily due to the absence of an unrealized loss of $0.23 million from accounting adjustments on changes in fair value of derivative liability recognized in the first quarter of 2010, partially offset by an increase of $0.13 million in selling, general and administrative expenses.
Our Outlook
In the first quarter of 2011, we experienced a number of challenges common in our industry. Our quarterly revenues were negatively impacted by the sliding ocean freight container rates that have been observed on major trading lanes since July 2010. An oversupply in cargo space on the main trading routes is one reason behind the weak freight rates. The Baltic and International Maritime Council (“BIMCO”), an independent international shipping association in Copenhagen, forecasts that spot rates will not return to a sustainable level until the peak shipping season in the third quarter of 2011 on the main trading routes from Asia to Europe and North America. If the forecast is proven true this trend may have a prolonged negative impact on our revenues in the second quarter of fiscal 2011 and beyond.
In addition, some of our major customers experienced a significant reduction in their export business, primarily due to an appreciation of Chinese currency against US dollar in the first quarter of 2011, which adversely impacted our shipping volumes. For the second quarter of 2011, we have taken measures to maintain a stable shipping volume by actively pursuing new customers and marketing our domestic logistics management services to our existing customers for shipping activities within China’s domestic market.
The Chinese economy has grown at a rate of 9.3% per year on average from 1989 until 2010, with a growth rate of 9.7% in the first quarter of 2011 over the same period of 2010 despite a series of tightening measures by Chinese monetary authorities to contain inflation. In January, 2011, China’s Central Bank made fighting inflation its priority and ordered a shift from easy credit to “prudent monetary policy” in 2011. On February 8, 2011, China’s Central Bank raised the benchmark one year lending rate once again to 6.06% in its renewed efforts to combat the country’s inflation. Despite four interest rate hikes since October 2010, China’s inflation rate in March, 2011 was reported at 5.4%, a 32-month high. China’s inflation rate hike in part paralleled that of an appreciation in the Chinese currency RMB against the US dollar, which may have an adverse effect on the shipping demand from our clients.
During the remainder of 2011 we plan to enlist foreign agents to expand our operations internationally in an effort to increase our revenues from import-related freight forwarding activities. We expect our overseas operations to gradually grow in the next several years, and eventually contribute approximately 15% of our total revenues. We are currently in negotiation with a number of Chinese feed companies that regularly import a large volume of raw materials from overseas such as protein, soy beans and corn.
For the remainder of fiscal 2011 we face a number of challenges in growing our business. The recent increase in oil prices will further increase our shipping costs and therefore adversely impact our gross margin. In addition, China’s restrictive monetary policies and a potential slowdown of its economy could endanger the fragile worldwide economic recovery. As a result, the ensued fierce competitions in the marketplace may further erode our gross margins.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following tables provide certain comparative information based on our unaudited consolidated results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2011 as compared to that of the three months ended March 31, 2010:
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Three months ended March 31, 2011
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Three months ended March 31, 2010
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$ Change
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% Change
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5,424,157
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5,013,525
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410,632
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201,777
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208,855
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Total Other Income (expense)
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(231,940
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)
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(28,278
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)
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Net Income attributable to China Logistics Group, Inc.
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(135,096
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Sales
Sales for the first quarter of 2011 totaled $4.6 million, a decrease of $0.81 million, or 15%, compared with the same period in 2010, which is the result of a decrease of 18.5% in the average price per standard shipping container, partially offset by an increase of 4.3% in shipping volume. Since 2010, global freight carriers have added a number of ships into service, in anticipation of a possible increase in shipping demand that has failed to materialize. As a result, overseas shipping prices dropped significantly, especially in northeastern China where freight carriers faced intense competition.
Cost of Sales and Gross Profit Margins
Cost of sales, which represents the cost of the cargo space we obtain for our customers, decreased by $0.82 million, or 16.4%, compared with the same period in 2010. Our gross margin increased by 1.5 percentage points to 9.1% in the first quarter of 2011 compared with the first quarter in 2010. The improved gross profit margin was mainly due to the price drop that freight carriers offered to us that more than offset the price decrease we extended to our customers.
Total Operating Expenses
Operating expenses of $0.35 million in the first quarter of 2011 represented an increase of $0.15 million over the first quarter of 2010, which primarily included an increase of $0.1 million in professional fees associated with legal services and SEC regulatory compliance, as well as an increase of $0.03 million in salary as a result of rising Chinese labor costs.
Total Other Income (Expenses)
Total other income, net, which consists of interest expense, non-operating income and expense items and other gains and losses not reflected within loss from operations, was $0.01 million in the first quarter of 2011 compared with a total other loss of $0.23 million in the same period of 2010. In the first quarter of 2010, we recorded a loss of $0.23 million due to changes in fair value of warrant derivative liabilities. During the second quarter of 2010, we entered into an amendment agreement with the holders of the warrants that were issued in 2008, whereby the terms of the warrants were modified such that they no longer met the definition of derivative liabilities and were no longer required to be marked to market through earnings each period.
Foreign Taxes
Foreign taxes for the first quarter of 2011 totaled $1,548, a decrease of $3,645 compared to the same period of 2010. Foreign taxes represent China-based income tax provisions on China-sourced taxable income.
Net Income (Loss)
Net loss for the first quarter of 2011 totaled $0.05 million compared to a net loss of $0.03 million in the same period of 2010, primarily due to the absence of an unrealized loss recognized in the first quarter of fiscal 2010 on changes in fair value of derivative liabilities, partially offset by an increase of $0.15 million in general and administrative expenses, including professional fees and Chinese labor cost.
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to China Logistics Group, Inc.
Net loss attributable to China Logistics Group, Inc. for the first quarter of 2011 totaled $0.04 million, a decrease of 73.9% compared to a net loss of $0.14 million in the same period of 2010. This net loss in the first quarter of 2011 included a loss of $0.13 million for our SEC compliance related professional and legal fees incurred in the U.S., partially offset by income of $0.09 million from our Shangdong Jiajia subsidiary operating in China.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Liquidity is the ability of a company to generate amounts of cash to meet its needs for cash. As of March 31, 2011, we had $1.3 million in working capital, compared to $1.2 million at December 31, 2010.
While there can be no assurances given the continued economic uncertainties, we believe that our cash on hand and other components of our working capital will be sufficient to fund our operations and satisfy our obligations for the next twelve months. If, however, circumstances change regarding the overall export volumes currently being experienced at China’s shipping ports or if other economic factors beyond our control were to adversely impact our business, we may be required to raise additional capital. We do not have any commitments for any additional capital and have been relying on advances from related and unrelated parties to supplement our working capital needs. If it were to become necessary for us to raise additional capital there are no assurances such funds will be available on terms that are acceptable to us, or at all.
The following table provides comparative information on the components of our working capital at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
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March 31, 2011
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December 31, 2010
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|
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Increase (decrease)
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|
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% change
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|
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Cash
|
|
$
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1,145,796
|
|
|
$
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1,309,848
|
|
|
$
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(164,052
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)
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|
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(12.5)
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%
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|
Accounts receivable, net
|
|
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3,681,761
|
|
|
|
3,104,526
|
|
|
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577,235
|
|
|
|
18.6
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%
|
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Advances to vendors and other prepaid expenses
|
|
|
304,031
|
|
|
|
347,409
|
|
|
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(43,378
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)
|
|
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(12.5)
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%
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Other receivables
|
|
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898,716
|
|
|
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1,017,706
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|
|
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(118,990
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)
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|
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(11.7)
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%
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Due from related parties
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|
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658,480
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|
|
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638,420
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|
|
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20,060
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|
|
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4.2
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%
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Total current assets
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|
$
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6,688,784
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|
|
$
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6,417,909
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|
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$
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270,875264,507
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|
|
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4.2
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%
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Accounts payable - trade
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$
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2,433,163
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|
|
$
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2,658,710
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|
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$
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(225,547
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)
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|
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(8.5)
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%
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Accrued expenses and current liabilities
|
|
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1,001,398
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|
|
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693,565
|
|
|
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307,833
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|
|
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44.4
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%
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Advances from customers
|
|
|
1,125,098
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|
|
|
466,056
|
|
|
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659,042
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|
|
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141.4
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%
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Due to related parties
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|
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780,299
|
|
|
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1,438,667
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|
|
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(658,368
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|
|
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(45.8)
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%
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Foreign tax payable
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|
|
10,689
|
|
|
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15,153
|
|
|
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(4,464
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)
|
|
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(29.5)
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%
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Total current liabilities
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|
$
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5,350,647
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|
|
$
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5,272,151
|
|
|
$
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78,496
|
|
|
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1.5
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%
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Total current assets as of March 31, 2011 increased 4.1% compared to that as of December 31, 2010. This increase was primarily due to an increase of $0.58 million or 18.6% in accounts receivable. The days of accounts receivable outstanding increased to 73 days in the first quarter of fiscal 2011 compared to 47 days in the same quarter of 2010. This increase was primarily the result of more favorable payment terms we offered to our credit worthy customers to retain their business in an increasingly competitive freight forwarding market.
From time to time we lend working capitals to unrelated key customers and strategic partners who refer businesses to us. Generally, the loans are short term demand notes which are unsecured and non-interest bearing. We believe it is in our best interest to make these loans in order to build long-term relationships, encourage continued business, and benefit from additional referrals. The decision to make these loans is made by our senior management, subject to the availability of sufficient capital. We have not established a reserve for these loans as historically all such loans have been repaid on a timely basis. These amounts, which totaled $0.90 million and $1.02 million at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively, are reflected in Other Receivables.
Advance to vendors and other prepaid expenses as of March 31, 2011 decreased by 12.5% compared to December 31, 2010, primarily due to lower vendor obligations on lower demand from our customers for shipping.
Accounts payable as of March 31, 2011 decreased by $0.23 million, or 8.5%, compared to December 31, 2010, due to a slowdown in shipping demand by our customers. In the first quarter of 2011, our days of accounts payable outstanding decreased to 34 days from 45 days as seen in the same period of 2010.
At March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 accrued expenses and other current liabilities included $706,913 and $388,410, respectively, of loans payable to unrelated parties which are payable on demand. We used the proceeds from these loans for working capital.
Advances from customers and other accruals and current liabilities as of March 31, 2011 increased by $0.66 million and $0.3 million, respectively, primarily due to an increase in advances from unrelated parties and higher accruals in the normal course of business. The decrease in related party payables was primarily attributable to a repayment of $0.7 million due to Tianjin Sincere Logistics Co., Ltd.
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Net cash provided by operating activities in the first quarter of 2011 totaled $0.38 million, primarily consisting of an increase of $0.66 million in advances from customers, an increase of $0.31 million in other accruals and current liabilities and a decrease of $0.12 million in other receivable, partially offset by an increase of $0.63 million in accounts receivable and $0.23 million in accounts payable.
Net cash provided by operating activities in the first quarter of 2010 totaled $0.07 million. The cash inflows mainly consisted of an increase in advance from customers of $0.42 million, an increase in other accruals and current liabilities of $0.31 million, a decrease in accounts receivable of $0.13 million and the adjustment of non-cash loss in change of fair value of derivative liability of $0.23 million, which were partially offset by a decrease in accounts payable of $0.77 million, an increase in prepaid expense and other current assets of $0.16 million.
Cash used in investing activities during the first quarter of 2011 was immaterial.
Cash provided by investing activities in the first quarter of 2010 totaled $0.11 million, which was comprised of a decrease in advance to related parties of $0.10 million and proceeds from sales of fixed assets of $10,804.
Cash used in financing activities during the first quarter of 2011 totaled $0.66 million, primarily as the result of a loan payment to related parties.
Cash used in financing activities during the first quarter of 2010 in the amount of $0.45 million was comprised of repayment of advances from related parties of $0.47 million partially offset by an increase in advances from related parties of $0.01 million.
Substantially all of our cash reserves are held in the form of RMB held in bank accounts at financial institutions located in the PRC. Cash held in banks in the PRC is not insured. In 1996, the Chinese government introduced regulations which relaxed restrictions on the conversion of the RMB; however restrictions still remain, including but not limited to restrictions on foreign invested entities. Foreign invested entities may only buy, sell or remit foreign currencies after providing valid commercial documents at only those banks authorized to conduct foreign exchanges. Furthermore, the conversion of RMB for capital account items, including direct investments and loans, is subject to PRC government approval. Chinese entities are required to establish and maintain separate foreign exchange accounts for capital account items. We cannot be certain Chinese regulatory authorities will not impose more stringent restrictions on the convertibility of the RMB, especially with respect to foreign exchange transactions. Accordingly, cash on deposit in banks in the PRC is not readily deployable by us for purposes outside of China.
Commitments
Rent expenses from our office leases for the first quarter of fiscal 2011 and 2010 totaled $29,000 and $26,000, respectively. We did not have any minimum, contingent, or sublease arrangements under these leases. The table below reflects our minimum commitments for our various office leases in China for the first quarter of 2011 and thereafter:
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Period
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Total
|
|
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|
|
|
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Nine months Ended December 31, 2011
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|
$
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87,000
|
|
|
Year Ended December 31, 2012
|
|
|
26,000
|
|
|
Year Ended December 31, 2013
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|
|
9,000
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|
|
Thereafter
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|
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0
|
|
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|
$
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122,000
|
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OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
Under SEC regulations, we are required to disclose our off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, such as changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that are material to investors. An off-balance sheet arrangement means a transaction, agreement or contractual arrangement to which any entity that is not consolidated with us is a party, under which we have:
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Any obligation under certain guarantee contracts,
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•
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Any retained or contingent interest in assets transferred to an unconsolidated entity or similar arrangement that serves as credit, liquidity or market risk support to that entity for such assets,
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•
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Any obligation under a contract that would be accounted for as a derivative instrument, except that it is both indexed to our stock and classified in stockholder’s equity in our statement of financial position, and
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•
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Any obligation arising out of a material variable interest held by us in an unconsolidated entity that provides financing, liquidity, market risk or credit risk support to us, or engages in leasing, hedging or research and development services with us.
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We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that we are required to disclose pursuant to these regulations. In the ordinary course of business, we enter into operating lease commitments, purchase commitments and other contractual obligations. These transactions are recognized in our financial statements in accordance with accepted accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (?癠.S. GAAP”).
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reported periods. The more critical accounting estimates include estimates related to the allowance for doubtful accounts and the valuation of warrants that are deemed to be not indexed to our common stock. We also have other key accounting policies, which involve the use of estimates, judgments and assumptions that are significant to understanding our results, which are described in note 2 to our financial statements.
The allowance for doubtful accounts is based on an evaluation of our outstanding accounts receivable including the age of amounts due, the financial condition of our specific customers and knowledge of our industry segment in Asia. This evaluation methodology has provided a reasonable estimate of bad debt expense in the past and we intend to continue to employ this approach in our analysis of collectability. However, recent experience given the current global economic situation, including that of China, meaningful time horizons may change. We have enhanced our focus on the evaluation of our customers’ sustainability and adjusted our estimates as indicted in the current year.
In general, we record 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 collectability is reasonably assured. We provide transportation services, generally under contract, by third parties with whom we have contracted these services. We typically recognize revenue in connection with our freight forwarding service when the payment terms are as follows:
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•
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when the cargo departs the shipper's destination if the trade pricing term is on a CIF (cost, insurance and freight) or CFR (cost and freight) basis;
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•
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when merchandise arrives at the destination port if the trade pricing term is on a FOB (free on board) basis.
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information and Factors That May Affect Future Results
This report contains forward-looking statements. The Securities and Exchange Commission encourages companies to disclose forward-looking information so that investors can better understand a company's future prospects and make informed investment decisions. This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and other written and oral statements that we make from time to time contain such forward-looking statements that set out anticipated results based on management's plans and assumptions regarding future events or performance. We have tried, wherever possible, to identify such statements by using words such as "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "project," "intend," "plan," "believe," "will" and similar expressions in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance. In particular, these include statements relating to future actions, future performance or results of current and anticipated sales efforts, expenses, the outcome of contingencies, such as legal proceedings, and financial results. A list of factors that could cause our actual results of operations and financial condition to differ materially includes:
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our continuing losses from operations and dependence on related party loans to satisfy our cash needs;
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the loss of the services of any of our executive officers or the loss of services of any of our employees responsible for the management, sales, marketing and operations efforts of our subsidiaries;
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continuing material weaknesses in our disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting which may lead to additional restatements of our financial statements,
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the lack of various legal protections customary in certain agreements to which we are party and which are material to our operations which are customarily contained in similar contracts prepared in the United States;
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intense competition in the freight forwarding and logistics industries;
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the impact of economic downturn in the PRC on our revenues from our operations in the PRC;
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our lack of significant financial reporting experience, which may lead to delays in filing required reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission and suspension of quotation of our securities on the OTCBB, which will make it more difficult for you to sell your securities;
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our ability to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting;
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the impact of changes in the political and economic policies and reforms of the Chinese government; fluctuations in the exchange rate between the U.S. dollars and Chinese Renminbi;
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the limitation on our ability to receive and use our cash from operations effectively as a result of restrictions on currency exchange in China;
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the impact of changes to the tax structure in the PRC; and
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•
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our inability to enforce our legal rights in China due to policies regarding the regulation of foreign investments.
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These factors are discussed in greater detail under Item 1A-Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 filed with the SEC on March 31, 2011.
We caution that the factors described herein and other factors could cause our actual results of operations and financial condition to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements we make and that investors should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Further, any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of such factors. Further, we cannot assess the impact of each such factor on our results of operations or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not applicable for a smaller reporting company.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)) that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported as specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and that such information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and our Chief Financial Officer (CFO), to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Management, with the participation of our CEO and CFO, performed an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31, 2011.
Based on this evaluation we concluded that as of March 31, 2011 our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective such that the information relating to our company, including our consolidated subsidiaries, required to be disclosed in our SEC reports (i) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms and (ii) is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure as a result of continuing significant deficiencies or material weaknesses previously identified in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.
A “significant deficiency” is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting that is less severe than a material weakness, yet important enough to merit attention by those responsible for oversight of a registrant's financial reporting. A material weakness is a control deficiency, or combination of control deficiencies, that results in more than a remote likelihood that a material misstatement of our annual or interim financial statements would not be prevented or detected.
Remediation of Material Weakness in Internal Control
We believe the remediation actions set forth in our Annual Report of Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 will be sufficient to remediate the material weaknesses described above. Furthermore, through continued training and improved retention of qualified accounting staff, a better awareness of the importance of such controls and procedures has been achieved. However, a substantial improvement needs to be made throughout the remainder of 2011 in order to achieve our overall remediation target and objectives.
As we improve our internal control over financial reporting and implement remediation measures, we may supplement or modify the remediation measures described above.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with our evaluation that occurred during our first quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
There has been no change in our Legal Proceedings from those previously discussed in Item 3, “Legal Proceedings”, in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2010.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.
There have been no material developments related to the disclosure in “Part I - Item 3. Legal Proceedings” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.
**None.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.
None.
ITEM 4. (REMOVED AND RESERVED).
None.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION.
None.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS.
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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3.1
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Articles of Incorporation (1)
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3.2
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Articles of Amendment (1)
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3.3
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Articles of Amendment (5)
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3.4
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Articles of Amendment (2)
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3.5
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Form of Articles of Amendment (10)
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3.6
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Bylaws (1)
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4.1
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Trilogy Capital Partners, Inc. Warrant Agreement dated June 1, 2006(3)
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4.2
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Form of common stock purchase warrant issued to Mr. Chen (12)
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4.3
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Form of common stock purchase warrant issued in the 2008 Unit Offering (13)
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10.1
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Debt Conversion Agreement with David Aubel dated December 3, 2005 (4)
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10.2
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Amendment to Debt Conversion Agreement with David Aubel dated May 15, 2006 (6)
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10.3
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Consulting and Management Agreement dated May 22, 2007 with China Direct Investments, Inc. (7)
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10.4
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Consulting and Management Agreement dated September 5, 2007 with Capital One Resource Co., Ltd (8)
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10.5
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Acquisition Agreement dated as of December 31, 2007 between MediaReady, Inc., Shandong Jiajia International Freight & Forwarding (Logistics Co.) Ltd., and Messrs. Hui Liu and Wei Chen (2)
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10.6
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Finder's Agreement dated as of December 31, 2007 between MediaReady, Inc. and Dragon Venture (Shanghai) Capital Management Co., Ltd. (2)
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10.7
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Consulting Agreement dated as of December 31, 2007 between MediaReady, Inc. and China Direct, Inc. (2)
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10.8
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Form of Amendment to Acquisition Agreement dated as of January 28, 2008 between MediaReady, Inc., Shandong Jiajia International Freight & Forwarding Co., Ltd., and Messrs. Hui Liu and Wei Chen (9)
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10.9
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Form of Amendment to Finder's Agreement dated as of January 28, 2008 between MediaReady, Inc. and Dragon Venture (Shanghai) Capital Management Co., Ltd. (9)
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10.10
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Form of Amendment to Acquisition Agreement dated as of March 13, 2008 between MediaReady, Inc., Shandong Jiajia International Freight & Forwarding Co., Ltd., and Messrs. Hui Liu and Wei Chen (11)
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10.11
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Lease Agreement between China Logistics Group, Inc. and ETI International, Inc. (17)
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10.12
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Form of Subscription Agreement for 2008 Unit Offering (13)
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10.13
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Lease Agreement between Wei Chen and Shandong Jiajia International Freight & Forwarding Co., Ltd.(14)
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10.14
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Lease Agreement dated December 31, 2008 between Shandong Jiajia International & Freight Forwarding Co., Ltd. and Shandong Import & Export Co., Ltd. (17)
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10.15
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Assumption Agreement dated December 31, 2007 between David Aubel and MediaReady, Inc. (17)
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10.16
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Conversion Agreement dated March 20, 2008 between V. Jeffrey Harrell and China Logistics Group, Inc. (16)
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10.17
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Conversion Agreement dated March 20, 2008 between David Aubel and China Logistics Group, Inc. (16)
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10.18
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Form of promissory note in the principal amount of $561,517.27 dated January 1, 2003 issued by Video Without Boundaries, Inc. to Mr. David Aubel (15)
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10.19
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Form of Security Agreement dated May 23, 2001 between Valusales.com, Inc. and Mr. David Aubel (15)
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10.20
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Promissory note from Shanghai Yudong Logistics Co., Ltd. to Shandong Jiajia International Freight & Forwarding Co., Ltd., dated March 30, 2009 (18)
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14.1
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Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (12)
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21.1
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Subsidiaries of the Registrant (12)
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31.1
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 *
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31.2
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 *
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32.1
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 *
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* filed herewith
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(1
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)
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Incorporated by reference to the registration statement on Form 10-SB, SEC File No. 0-31497 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 11, 2000, as amended.
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(2
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)
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Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K as filed on January 7, 2008.
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(3
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)
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Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K as filed on June 2, 2006.
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(4
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)
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Incorporated by reference to the Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2004.
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(5
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)
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Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K as filed on September 27, 2006.
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(6
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)
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Incorporated by reference to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the period ended September 30, 2006.
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(7
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)
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Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K as filed on May 23, 2007.
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(8
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)
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Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K as filed on September 10, 2007.
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(9
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)
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Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K as filed on January 31, 2008.
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(10
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)
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Incorporated by reference to the definitive information statement on Schedule 14C as filed on February 14, 2008.
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(11
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)
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Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K as filed on March 18, 2008.
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(12
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)
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Incorporated by reference to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.
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(13
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)
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Incorporated by reference to the Current Report on Form 8-K as filed on April 24, 2008.
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(14
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)
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Incorporated by reference to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A (Amendment No. 1) for the period ended June 30, 2008.
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(15
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)
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Incorporated by reference to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2008.
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(16
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)
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Incorporated by reference to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A (Amendment No. 1) for the period ended March 31, 2008.
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(17
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)
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Incorporated by reference to the registration statement on Form S-1, SEC File No. 333-151783, as amended.
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(18
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)
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Incorporated by reference to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2009.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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Date: May 16, 2011
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CHINA LOGISTICS GROUP, INC.
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By:
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/s/ Wei Chen
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Wei Chen
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Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President
(principal executive officer)
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By:
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/s/ Yuan Huang
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Yuan Huang
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Chief Financial Officer (principal financial and accounting officer)
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