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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 20-F

(MARK ONE)

[   ] REGISTRATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(B) OR 12(G) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011

[   ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from __________ or __________

Commission file number: 0-32359

MERIDIAN CO., LTD.

 (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

The Republic of Korea

 (Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)


4F, 196-35, Anyang-Dong, Manan-Gu, Anyang-Si, Gyeonggi-Do, Korea 430-857 (Tel: 82-31-463-7700)

 (Address of principal executive offices)

Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class: None

Name of each exchange on which registered: Not applicable

Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to section 12(g) of the act:

Common shares with par value

 (Title of Class)

Securities for which there is a reporting obligation pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Act: None

Indicate the number of outstanding shares of each of the issuer's classes of capital or common stock as of theclose of the period covered by the annual report.

Common shares outstanding July 31, 2012: 36,594,156

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.Yes [   ] No [X]

If this report is an annual report or transition report, indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reportspursuant to section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Yes [   ] No [X]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) ofthe Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant wasrequired to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No[   ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of "accelerated filer and large accelerated filer" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer [  ]   Accelerated filer [  ]

 Non-accelerated filer [  ]   Smaller reporting company [X]


Indicate by check mark which basis of accounting the registrant has used to prepare the financial statements included in

this filing:


U.S. GAAP [X]

International Financial Reporting Standards as issued

Other [  ]

  

  by the International Accounting Standards Board [  ]


Indicate by check mark which financial statement item the registrant has selected to follow. Item 17 [   ] Item 18 [X]

If this is an annual report, indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2of the Exchange Act). Yes [   ] No [X]


TABLE OF CONTENTS

References

Currency Translation


ITEM 1. IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISERS


ITEM 2. OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE


ITEM 3. KEY INFORMATION


ITEM 4. INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY


ITEM 5. OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS


ITEM 6. DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES


ITEM 7. MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS


ITEM 8. FINANCIAL INFORMATION


ITEM 9. THE OFFER AND LISTING


ITEM 10. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ITEM 11. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK


ITEM 12. DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OTHER THAN EQUITY SECURITIES.


ITEM 13.DEFAULTS, DIVIDENDS ARREARAGES AND DELINQUENCIES


ITEM 14.MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS AND USE OF PROCEEDS


ITEM 15. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES


ITEM 16. [RESERVED]


ITEM 16A.  AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT


ITEM 16B. CODE OF ETHICS


ITEM 16C. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES


ITEM 16D. EXEMPTIONS FROM THE LISTING STANDARDS FOR AUDIT COMMITTEES


ITEM 16E. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY THE ISSUER AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS


ITEM 17. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


ITEM 18. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


ITEM 19. EXHIBITS


 



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References

All references to "Korea" herein are references to The Republic of Korea. All references to "Meridian," the "Company", "we," "us" or "our" herein are references to Meridian Co., Ltd. All references to the "Government" are references to the government of Korea. All references to the "shares" are references to the Company's issued common shares of par value Won 100 (US $0.09 at December 31, 2011).

Currency Translation

In this annual report, references to "Won" or "" are to the currency of Korea and all references to "Dollars," "$" or "US$" are to the currency of the United States of America. Our financial statements are prepared in Won and presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 and 2007. Solely for the convenience of the reader and to improve clarity, certain items in this annual report were expressed in US$ at specified rates. Those US$ amounts are not audited. All translations from Won to US$ were made (unless otherwise indicated) at the noon buying rate in The City of New York for cable transfers in Won per US$1.00 as certified for customs purposes by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York in effect on December 31, 2011, which was Won 1,158.50 to US$1.00. No representation is made that the Won or US$ amounts referred to in this annual report could have been or could be converted into US$ or Won, as the case may be, at any particular rate or at all. See also Item 3, Key Information, Exchange Rates Information, for information regarding the rates of exchange between the Won and the US$. On June 30, 2012 the exchange rate was Won 1,141.2 to US$1.00.


PART I

ITEM 1. IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISERS

A. DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT

See Item 4.C.

B. ADVISERS

Not Applicable

C. AUDITORS

Not Applicable

ITEM 2. OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE

Not Applicable

ITEM 3. KEY INFORMATION

A. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

The selected consolidated financial and other data set forth below should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements of Meridian Co., Ltd. as of December 31, 2011 and 2010 and for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 including the notes thereto, and "Item 5 - Operating and Financial Review and Prospects" included in this annual report. The selected consolidated financial data set forth below for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 and 2007 are derived from the audited consolidated financial statements of Meridian, which have been audited by Choi, Kim and Park LLP, independent accountants.

Our consolidated financial statements are compiled in Korean Won and presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

  

Meridian Co., Ltd. and Subsidiaries

 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

  For the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 and 2007

(Korean Won () in thousands, except per share amounts)






2011(1) (in US$)












(unaudited)

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

 

2008

 

2007













Sales

 $ 2,204,863 

2,554,333 

1,338,690 

1,373,379 

3,324,923 

2,604,541 

Cost of sales

  1,071,630 


1,241,483 


702,851 


441,416 


944,250 


819,418 

Gross profits

  1,133,233 


1,312,850 


635,839 


931,963 


2,380,673 


1,785,123 

Operating expenses

  835,352 


967,754 


1,615,296 


2,985,018 


2,608,778 


2,347,469 

Income(Loss) from operations

  297,881 


345,096 


(979,457)


(2,053,055)


(228,105)


(562,346)

Other income(expenses)

  (149,450)


(173,134)


(433,901)


(444,353)


401,089 


(45,317)













 Income(Loss) before income taxes

 $ 148,431 

171,962 

(1,413,358)

(2,497,408)

172,984 

(607,663)

Income taxes

  - 






Net income(loss)

  148,431 


171,962 


(1,413,358)


(2,497,408)


172,984 


(607,663)













Net income(loss) per common share

 $ 0.004 

(40)

(71)

(19)

  Basic and diluted












Weighted average number of common shares

  36,483,197 


36,483,197 


35,094,156 


35,094,156 


35,033,418 


32,553,528 








Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

 As of December 31, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, and 2007

(Korean Won () in thousands)


 

 

2011(1) (in US$)

(unaudited)



2011



2010



2009



2008



2007

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$

35,709

 


41,369

 


7,423

 


5,630

 


2,927



103,865


Accounts receivable


464,504

 

 

538,129

 


129,915

 


835,623

 


2,319,328



1,195,182


Inventories


245,654

 

 

284,591

 


134,932

 


352,705

 


491,769



549,798


Other current assets


29,105

 

 

33,719

 


46,348

 


6,843

 


46,124



23,893


 



 

 


 



 



 







Total current assets


774,972

 

 

897,808

 


318,618

 


1,200,801

 


2,860,148



1,872,738


Property, plant and equipment, net


3,579

 

 

4,147

 


16,466

 


59,668

 


83,304



50,565


Investments and other assets


43,271



50,130



4,396



43,614



150,564



132,090








 













TOTAL ASSETS

$

821,822

 


952,085

 


339,480

 


1,304,083

 


3,094,016



2,055,393


 



 



 



 



 







Trade accounts payable and current debt

$

7,909,180

 


9,162,781

 


8,540,312

 


7,450,947

 


5,902,010



4,457,132


Long-term borrowings


717,698

 


831,454



1,465,286

 


2,142,966

 


3,072,011



3,683,599


Shareholders deficiency


(7,805,056)

 


(9,042,150)

 


(9,666,118)

 


(8,289,830)

 


(5,880,005)



(6,085,338)



 



 



 



 



 







TOTAL LIABILITIES AND



 



 



 



 







 DEFICIENCY

$

821,822

 


952,085

 


339,480

 


1,304,083

 


3,094,016



2,055,393



 (1) For convenience only, the Won amounts are expressed in U.S. dollars at the rate of Won 1,158.50 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate as quoted by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York in effect on December 31, 2011. This translation should not be construed as a representation that the Won amounts represent, have been or could be converted to US$ at that rate or any other rate.

Exchange rate information

The following table sets forth, for the periods and dates indicated, certain information concerning the noon buying rate of a U.S. dollar in Won. No representation is made that the Won or Dollar amounts referred to herein could have been or could be converted into Dollars or Won, as the case may be, at any particular rate, or at all.


 

 

Won per US dollar (noon buying rate)

 

YEAR

 

Period-End


Average(1)

 

High

 

Low

 

 

2007

 

935.8

 

928.0

 

950.2

 

903.2

 

 

2008

 

1,262.0

 

1,105.8

 

1,507.9

 

935.2

 

 

2009

 

1,163.7

 

1,270.0

 

1,570.1

 

1,149.0

 

 

2010

 

1,130.6

 

1,158.7

 

1,253.2

 

1,104.0

 

 

2011


1,158.5

 

1,105.2

 

1,197.5

 

1,049.2

 

 

2012










 

  January


1,125.7


1,140.3


1,160.0


1,120.1


 

  February


1,117.1


1,122.7


1,128.9


1,115.7


 

  March


1,131.4


1,126.2


1,139.8


1,116.0


 

  April


1,130.1


1,135.0


1,143.4


1,122.4


 

  May


1,180.0


1,156.7


1,185.0


1,128.4


 

  June


1,141.2


1,163.4


1,182.0


1,141.2


 

(1) The average of rates for the annual periods were calculated based on the average noon buying rate on the last day of each month during the    period. The average rates for the monthly periods were calculated based on the average noon buying rate of each day of the month.


B. Capitalization and indebtedness  

Not applicable

C. Reasons for the offer and use of proceeds

Not applicable

D. Risk Factors

The following risks relate specifically to the Company's business and should be considered carefully. The Company's business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected by any of the following risks. In particular, the Company is a Korean Company and is governed by a legal and regulatory environment which in some respects may differ from that which prevails in other countries.

The Company's additional funding requirements

The Company has limited financial resources. The Company will require additional cash to implement its business strategies, including cash for (i) payment of long-term and short-term borrowings (ii) payment of operating expenses, (iii) costs associated with bringing new products to market, (iv) continued research and development and (v) further implementation of those business strategies. The Company anticipates raising such additional capital through public or private financings, as well as through loans and other resources. There is no assurance that the necessary funds would be available to the Company on terms acceptable to it. Failure to obtain such additional funding could result in a delay or an indefinite postponement in providing some or all of the Company's products to the market place, or the ability to supply sufficient product to the market place on a continual and profitable basis. Additional funds raised by the Company through the issuance of equity or convertible debt securities will cause the Company's current stockholders to experience dilution. Such securities may grant rights, preferences or privileges senior to those of the Company's common stockholders. The Company does not have any contractual restrictions on the Company's ability to incur debt and, accordingly, the Company could incur significant amounts of indebtedness to finance its operations. Any such indebtedness could contain covenants which would restrict the Company's operations.

In February 2004, the Company received approval for a debt restructuring plan for a total of 4,697,927 thousand Won from the Chooncheon District Court, Korea, whereby a group of creditors of the Company and a representative of the Company agreed to reschedule the payments on 4,697,927 thousand Won of the Company's debt.


In January 2005, Woori Bank exercised its security right on the apartment owned by Meridian. The proceeds of 42,837 thousand Won from foreclosure were used to pay debt principal, interest and other direct expenses related to foreclosure.


Aside from the debt restructuring, Meridian had a borrowing from Chohung Bank (Chohung Bank has been merged into Shinhan Bank as of April 1, 2006), which was not included in the original restructuring plan, as the bank did not agree to the terms. In December 2005, Chohung Bank exercised its security right on the land and building, which had been provided as collaterals by Meridian. The proceeds of 883,308 thousand Won from the foreclosure, was paid to preemptive other creditors and Chohung Bank. Subsequent to the foreclosure, the original debt restructuring plan was modified to include the outstanding principal of 1,074,455 thousand Won to Chohung Bank.

The repayments under the modified plan were scheduled as follows:


(in thousand)

 

2007


2008


2009


2010


2011


2012


2013


Total

Principal

650,757


650,757


650,757


650,757


650,757


650,757


650,756


4,555,298

Interest

 159,435


136,659


113,883


91,106


68,329


45,553


22,777


637,742

Total

810,192


787,416


764,640


741,863


719,086


696,310


673,533


5,193,040


In December 2008, Korea Technology Credit Guarantee Fund reduced their original principal from 1,151,884 thousand Won to 1,142,064 thousand Won. The repayments under the re-modified plan were scheduled as follows:


(in thousand)

 

2007


2008


2009


2010


2011


2012


2013


Total

Principal

456,966


649,082


649,082


649,082


649,082


649,082


649,081


4,351,457

Interest

 481,388


158,465


162,399


150,251


138,315


45,461


22,727


1,159,006

Total

938,354


807,547


811,481


799,333


787,397


694,543


671,808


5,510,463




However, due to the recurring losses from operations, Meridian was not able to meet the repayment schedule. As of December 31, 2011, Meridian has not paid 3,053,294 thousand Won of principal and 1,090,818 thousand Won of accrued interest outstanding to financial institutions, and 757,896 thousand Won of accounts payable to various vendors.

In June, 2004, the Company received funds of US$530,000 from investors through an equity financing whereby, the Company issued 3,312,500 common shares of the Company to three non-U.S. investors at the price of US$0.16 per share.

In April 2007, the Company raised 517,000,000 Won from twenty non-U.S. investors for total 933,506 common shares at the price of 554 Won per share and warrants to purchase 133,358 common shares at 950 Won per share. As of December 31 2009, due to the end of exercisable period, those warrants are not effective any more.

In June 2007, the Company raised US$350,000 from one non-U.S. investor for 700,000 common shares at the price of US$0.50 per share.

In December 2007, the Company raised 1,779,000,000 Won from forty nine non-U.S. investors for total 1,976,666 common shares at the price of 900 Won per share.

In January 2011, the Company raised US$150,000 from one U.S. investor for 1,500,000 common shares at the price of US$0.10 per share.

The Company intends to raise additional financing through the issuance of debt or equity instruments. However, if the Company's efforts are not successful, the Company may not be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of operations.

The Company incurred significant operating losses in the past and may not be able to achieve or sustain profitability in the future.

For the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company had a net profit of 171,962 thousand won ($148,431). However, the Company has an accumulated deficit of 18,917,553 thousand won and working capital deficits of 8,264,973 thousand won of as of December 31, 2011. As of December 31, 2011, the Companys principal source of liquidity is 41,369 thousand won of cash, 482,161 thousand won of trade accounts receivable and 68,528 thousand Won of other accounts receivable.

The extent of future losses will depend, in part, on growth in revenues from the Company's products. The Company expects that operating costs will not increase during the next several years, especially in the areas of sales and marketing, product development and general and administrative expenses as it pursues focused market and products. However, the Company will need to generate revenues faster than the rate of growth in costs to achieve profitability for the rescheduled debt payments. To the extent that increases in its operating expenses precede or are not subsequently followed by corresponding increases in revenues, or if it is unable to adjust operating expense levels accordingly, the Company's business, results of operations and financial condition would be materially and adversely affected. There is no assurance that the Company will sustain profitability or that its operating losses will not increase in the future.

The Company operates in a highly competitive industry and competes against many large companies.

Increased competition in the medical device manufacturing industry in our markets from existing and potential competitors could make it difficult for us to retain existing customers and attract new customers. Many of our competitors have significantly greater financial, marketing and development resources than we have. As a result, we may not be able to devote adequate resources to develop new product. The risk to the Company's markets could impair the Company's growth and have a negative effect on the Company's business.

The Company may need to upgrade products and develop new technologies to succeed in product life cycles.

Continued participation by the Company in its market may require the investment of the Company's resources in upgrading of its products and technology for the Company to compete and meet regulatory and statutory standards. There can be no assurance that such resources will be available to the Company or that the pace of product and technology development established by management will be appropriate to the competitive requirements of the marketplace. The Company's success will depend on a substantial degree on its ability to develop and introduce in a timely manner new products and enhancements that meet changing customer requirements and emerging industry standards. The development of new, technologically advanced products and enhancements is a complex and uncertain process requiring high levels of innovation as well as the anticipation of technology and market trends.

There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to identify, develop, manufacture, market, sell, or support new products and enhancements successfully, that new products or enhancements will achieve market acceptance, or that the Company will be able to respond effectively to technology changes, emerging industry standards or product announcements by competitors.

The Company currently depends on a limited number of domestic suppliers to manufacture certain key components and these manufacturers may not be able to satisfy requirements and could cause potential revenues to decline.

The Company currently buys certain key components from a limited number of suppliers. The Company anticipates that these suppliers will manufacture these key components in sufficient amounts to meet its production requirements. If these suppliers fail to satisfy the Company's requirements on a timely basis and at competitive prices, the Company could suffer manufacturing delays, a possible loss of revenues or higher than anticipated costs of revenues, any of which could seriously harm its operating results.

Macroeconomic factors in regional markets may adversely affect the business.

Any significant deterioration in the general economic conditions would have an adverse effect on the Company's business, results of operations and financial condition. The success of the Company's operations depends on a significant extent upon a number of factors relating to discretionary consumer spending, including economic conditions (and perceptions of such conditions by consumers) affecting disposable consumer income such as employment, wages, salaries, business conditions, interest rates, availability of credit and taxation for the economy as a whole and in regional and local markets where the Company operates. There can be no assurance that consumer spending will not be adversely affected by general economic conditions, which could negatively impact the Company's results of operations and financial conditions. Any significant deterioration in general economic conditions or increases in interest rates may inhibit consumers' use of credit and cause a material adverse effect on the Company's revenues and profitability. Any significant deterioration in general economic conditions that adversely affect these companies could also have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, results of operations and financial condition.

Sales and Distribution

The Company has yet to establish a significant distribution and support network in certain markets. Failure on the part of the Company to put into place an experienced and effective marketing infrastructure in a timely manner could act to delay or negate the realization of anticipated revenues.

Market Acceptance

The viability of the Company is dependent upon the market acceptance of its current and future products. There is no assurance that the Company's products will attain a level of market acceptance that will allow for continuation and growth of its business operations. In addition, the Company will need to develop new processes and products to maintain its operations in the longer term. The development and launching of such processes and products can involve significant expenditure. There can be no assurance that the Company will have sufficient financial resources to fund such programs and whether such undertaking will be commercially successful.

Adequate Labor and Dependence Upon Key personnel; No Employment Agreements

The Company will depend upon recruiting and maintaining qualified personnel to staff its operations. The Company believes that such personnel are currently available at reasonable salaries and wages. There can be no assurance, however, that such personnel will always be available in the future. The continuing development of the Company's products has been almost entirely dependent on the skills of management and certain key employees of the Company with which the Company has no employment agreements. Loss of the services of any of this management team and key employees could have a material adverse effect upon the Company.

The Company's growth depends on its ability to commercialize products.

Currently a significant amount of the Company's revenue comes from the Meridian product line that is central to the Company's growth strategy. This line of products encounters competition and is price sensitive. While the Company is currently developing new products, the Company cannot be assured that these products will reach the market on time, will satisfactorily address customer needs, will be sold in high volume, or will be sold at profitable margins.

The Company's operating expenses are anticipated to be relatively fixed and therefore the Company may have limited ability to reduce expenses quickly in response to any revenue shortfall.

The Company anticipates that its operating expenses will be relatively fixed, and the Company therefore has limited ability to reduce expenses quickly in response to any revenue shortfalls. Consequently, the Company's operating results will be harmed if the Company's revenues do not meet its revenue projections. The Company may experience revenue shortfalls for the following reasons:


-

significant pricing pressures that occur due to competition, over supply, or other reasons;

-

sudden shortages of raw materials or fabrication, test or assembly capacity constraints that lead the Company's suppliers to allocate available supplies or capacity to other customers which, in turn, harm the Company's ability to meet its sales obligations; and

-

the reduction, restructuring or cancellation of customer orders.

The Company's markets are subject to rapid technological change and, therefore, its success depends upon the Company's ability to develop and introduce new products. The markets for the Company's products are characterized by:


-

rapidly changing technologies;

-

evolving and competing industry standards

-

changing customer needs; and

-

frequent new product introductions and enhancements.

To develop new products for its target markets, the Company must develop, gain access to and use leading technologies in a cost-effective and timely manner and continue to expand its technical and design expertise. In addition, the Company must have its products designed into its customers' future products and maintain close working relationships with key customers in order to develop new products that meet their changing needs.

The Company cannot be assured that it will be able to identify new product opportunities successfully, develop and bring to market new products, achieve design wins or respond effectively to new technological changes or product announcements by its competitors. In addition, the Company may not be successful in developing or using new technologies or in developing new products or product enhancements that achieve market acceptance. The pursuit of necessary technological advances may require substantial time and expense. Failure in any of these areas could harm the Company's anticipated operating results.

The Company's ability to compete successfully will depend, in part, on its ability to protect its intellectual property rights, which the Company may not be able to protect.

The Company relies on a combination of patent, trade secrets, and copyright, nondisclosure agreements and other contractual provisions and technical measures to protect its intellectual property rights. Policing unauthorized use of the Company's products is difficult, especially in foreign countries. Litigations may continue to be necessary in the future to enforce its intellectual property rights, to protect its trade secrets, to determine the validity and scope of the proprietary rights of others, or to defend against claims of infringement or invalidity. Litigation could result in substantial costs and diversion of resources and could harm its business, operating results and financial condition regardless of the outcome of the litigation.

The Company cannot be assured that any pending patent application will be granted.

The Company has acquired ownership or exclusive license to a number of patents or patent applications related to its products. However, the Company cannot be assured that any pending patent application will be granted, or that all such patents can provide adequate protection for its intellectual property. The Company's operating results could be seriously harmed by the failure to protect its intellectual property. If the Company is accused of infringing the intellectual property rights of other parties, it may become subject to time-consuming and costly litigation. If the Company loses, it could suffer a significant impact on its business and it may be forced to pay damages. Third parties may assert that the Company's products infringe their proprietary rights, or may assert claims for indemnification resulting from infringement claims against it. Any such claims may cause the Company to delay or cancel shipment of its products or pay damages that could seriously harm its business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, irrespective of the validity or the successful assertion of such claims, the Company could incur significant costs in defending against such claims. The Company's litigation may be expensive, may be protracted, and confidential information may be compromised. Whether or not the Company is successful in any litigation, the Company expects the litigation to consume substantial amounts of its financial and managerial resources. Further, because of the substantial amount of discovery required in connection with this type of litigation, there is a risk that some of the Company's confidential information could be compromised by disclosure.

A limited number of customers generate a significant portion of the Companys revenue.


The Company's accounts receivable are derived primarily from revenue earned from customers located in the U.S. and Korea. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers' financial condition and, generally, requires no collaterals from its customers. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts receivable based upon the expected collectability of accounts receivable. There was  317,409 thousand won write-off in the year ended December 31, 2011 and was 522,823 thousand won write-off in 2010.


In 2011, the Company had two customers that each represented more than 10% of its revenues, one of which represented approximately 43.2% of revenues and the other which represented approximately 14.3% of revenues. In 2010, the Company had one customer represented approximately 55.8% of revenues. In 2009, the Company had two customers that each represented more than 10% of its revenues, one of which represented approximately 47.5% of revenues and the other which represented approximately 11% of revenues.


At December 31, 2011, the Company had one customer that accounted for 96% of account receivable. At December 31, 2010, the Company had one customer that accounted for 77% of accounts receivable.

Expansion of the Companys operations abroad is important to its long-term successes, but its limited experience in the operation outside of Korea increases the risk that the performance in oversea markets would not be successful with the large expenditure for various license acquisition fees and marketing cost.

The Company's business may suffer due to risks associated with international sales and operations. The Company anticipates that export products will account for most of its revenues. International business activities are subject to a number of risks, each of which could impose unexpected costs of the Company that would have an adverse effect on its operating results. These risks include:


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difficulty in complying with regulatory requirements and standards;

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tariffs and other trade barriers;

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costs and risks of localizing products for foreign countries;

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reliance on third parties to distribute the Company's products;

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longer accounts receivable payment cycles;

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potentially adverse tax consequences;

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limits on repatriation of earnings; and

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burdens of complying with a wide variety of foreign laws

The Company anticipates that it will have to continue to depend on manufacturers' representatives, agents, and distributors to generate substantial amounts of its revenues.

The Company anticipates that it will have to continue to rely on manufacturers' representatives, agents, and distributors to sell a significant portion of its products, and these entities could discontinue selling its products at any time. The loss of any significant agent could seriously harm the Company's operating results.

The Company's success may be affected by unusual growth of competing new products.

There may be new products being introduced by competitors in the future which meet unusually high global demands. If the new products' customer base overlaps a substantial portion of the Company's products' customer base, or that the new products use the same key component as the Company's products, the demand for the Company's products or the supply of their key component may be reduced, which may seriously harm the Company's operations.

Forward Looking Statements

All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this registration statement, including, without limitation, the statements under and located elsewhere herein regarding industry prospects and the Company's financial position are forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectation will prove to have been correct. A shareholder or prospective shareholder should bear this in mind when assessing the Company's business.

Shares Eligible for Future Sales

There has been no sustained market for the Company's shares, and there can be no assurance that a significant market will develop or be sustained. Future sales of substantial amounts of the Company's shares (including shares issued upon exercise of options and warrants) in the public market could adversely affect market prices prevailing from time to time and could impair the Company's ability to raise capital through sales of the Company's equity securities.

Country Risks

There are unique economic and political risks associated with investing in companies from Korea. Some of Korea's recent financial and economic difficulties have included:


- Exchange rate fluctuations;

- Interest rate fluctuations;

- Reduced credit from foreign banks;

- Volatile stock prices; and

- Higher unemployment.

Relations between South Korea and North Korea have been tense over most of Korea's history. The level of tension between the two Koreas has fluctuated and may increase or change abruptly as a result of current or future events. The occurrence of such events could have a material adverse effect on the Company's operations and the price of its shares.

Ownership of shares may be subject to certain restrictions under Korean law.

Prior to making an investment in 10% or more of the outstanding shares of a Korean company, foreign investors are generally required under Foreign Investment Promotion Law of Korea to submit a report to a Korean bank pursuant to a delegation by the Ministry of Knowledge Economy of Korea. Failure to comply with this reporting requirement may result in the imposition of criminal sanctions. Subsequent sales by such investors of its shares in such company will also require a prior report to such bank.

The Company may not be able to convert and remit dividends in Dollars if the Government imposes certain emergency measures.

The Company does not intend to pay dividends on its shares in the foreseeable future. However, if it declares cash dividends, such dividends will be declared in Won. In order for the Company to pay such dividends outside Korea, such dividends will be converted into Dollars and remitted to the shareholders, subject to certain conditions. Fluctuations in the exchange rate between the Won and the Dollar will affect, among other things, the amounts a holder of shares of the Company will receive as dividends. Under Korean law, if the Government deems that certain emergency circumstances are likely to occur it may impose necessary restrictions. Emergency circumstances include, but are not limited to, sudden fluctuations in interest rates or exchange rates, extreme difficulty in stabilizing the balance of payments, or a substantial disturbance in the Korean financial and capital markets. The restrictions imposed by the Korean government could include requiring foreign investors to obtain prior approval from the Ministry of Strategy and Finance for the acquisition of Korean securities or for the repatriation of interest, dividend or sales proceeds arising from Korean securities or from disposition of such securities, including the Company's shares.

The Company cannot give any assurance that it can secure such prior approval from the Ministry of Strategy and Finance for payment of dividends to foreign investors in the future when the Government deems that there are emergency circumstances in the Korean financial market.

The Company's ability to raise money in equity offerings may be constrained by the need to register those offerings with the SEC.

The Commercial Code of Korea and the Company's Articles of Incorporation require the Company, with certain exceptions, to offer shareholders the right to subscribe for new shares in proportion to their existing ownership percentage whenever new shares are issued. The Company cannot exclude U.S. holders of shares from these offers, and must thus register those offers with the SEC. If the Company cannot, or chooses not to register these offerings, the Company will be unable to consummate them, which will restrict the range of capital raising options available to the Company.

Compliance with corporate governance regulations could increase the cost of our operations

As a result of changing laws, regulations and standards relating to accounting, corporate governance and public disclosure, the costs of being a public company in general have increased in recent years. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 requires changes in some of corporate governance and securities disclosure or compliance practices. The Company expects that the on-going implementation of these regulations will further increase its legal compliance costs and will make some activities more time consuming. The Company is presently planning and implementing regulatory developments and cannot estimate the magnitude of additional costs it may incur as a result of such developments in connection with its future implementation of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, which governs.

ITEM 4. INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY

A. HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMPANY

Meridian Co., Ltd. (Meridian or the Company) was incorporated in the Republic of Korea on April 19, 1994 for the purpose of developing and manufacturing medical devices, particularly to the integrative medical markets. In July 1998, the Company completed the acquisition of Hippo Medical Devices Co. Ltd. ("Hippo"), a Korean company that was engaged in selling medical equipment. The acquisition of Hippo by Meridian was a synergistic union whereby the sales and distribution offices of Hippo were consolidated with the research and manufacturing divisions of the Company.

On August 30, 1999, the Company agreed to sell, in an arm's length transaction, certain assets amounting to $1,284,556 relating to two product lines acquired in the 1998 acquisition of Hippo, to Medicore Co. Ltd., an unrelated Korean company. In return, Medicore assumed certain liabilities, primarily attributed to the two product lines, of the Company in the same amount. These product lines are the Urea Breath Test Device (UBT) and Infra-Red Imaging System (IR-2000). This transaction was completed on December 31, 1999.

Pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the Merger Agreement) dated February 6, 2001, the Company acquired all the outstanding shares of common stock of By George Holding, Corp. (By George), a Georgia corporation, from the shareholders thereof in an exchange of an aggregate of 68,142 shares (equivalent to 1,703,550 post split shares) of common stock of the Company and other consideration of payments of certain fees and expenses. Immediately following the Acquisition, ABR Meridian (Georgia) Inc. (Subco), a Georgia corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, merged with By George (the Merger) in a transaction in which the Subco became the surviving corporation.

Upon effectiveness of the Acquisition and Merger, pursuant to Rule 12g-13(a) of the General Rules and Regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Company elected to become the successor issuer to By George for reporting purposes under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the 1934 Act) and elects to report under the 1934 Act effective February 12, 2001.

On February 13, 2002, the Company's common stock was accepted for quotation by the NASD on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol MRDAF.

In February 2004, the Company received an approval for a debt restructuring plan for a total of 4,697,927 thousand Won from Chooncheon District Court, Korea. The adjusted period of payment is generally 7 years after 3 years of grace period.

The Company's corporate head office is located at 4F, 196-35, Anyang-Dong, Manan-Gu, Anyang-Si, Gyeonggi-Do, Korea 430-857.


B. BUSINESS OVERVIEW

Meridian is an established leader in the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of integrative medical devices in the healthcare industry.

With a dynamic research and development team, Meridian is at the forefront in the development of cutting edge medical technologies. The Company presently holds a total of 5 registered patents, 2 design rights and 7 trademarks and has received 7 FDA 510(k) clearances for their medical devices. In order to distribute worldwide, Meridian has also gained 1 TGA approval in Australia and 2 FIP approvals in South America. Successfully marketed in Korea, Japan, EU, Middle East, USA, Canada, and China, Meridian continues to provide its superior product line to a growing number of clients worldwide. Meridian has over 5,000 clients, which include physicians, hospitals, healthcare professionals, medical device manufacturers, beauty salons and health and fitness centers.

The Company currently sells three different products to healthcare practitioners throughout the domestic and overseas market. These include DPA (Digital Pulse Analyzer), LAPEX-2000 and LAPEX BCS (LAPEX-2000 LipoLaser)

The Company believes that blending together a combination of intrinsic medical knowledge with superior software and technology it can create high quality physiological monitoring applications that capitalize on the growing wellness market.

Meridians strength lies in the unique knowledge base and skills of our team who possess medical backgrounds, software engineering skills, and a sincere passion for preventative medicine that can improve the quality of ones life.

During 2002, the Company completed the development of the Composition Corpulence Curer as an aid in the reduction of body fat.

On September 26, 2001 the Beijing Meridian Medical Equipment Co., Ltd. (BMMEC) was established to further pursue the Company's business in China. BMMEC is a joint corporation formed by Meridian Co., Ltd. and Mr. Trigon Jung, investor and president of BMMEC. The main business of BMMEC is publicity activities and setting up dealership networks for sales in China. Expected sales in China have not materialized according to the Company's expectations, however, the Company will continue to market their product to the Chinese market.

The Company identified the United States as a significant market and incorporated Meridian America Medical Inc (MAMI) in the United States as a subsidiary of the Company, in February 2002, in preparation for the launch of the Meridian products into the US market.

In 2004, Meridian Co. Ltd. entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with a corporation in Vancouver, BC, Canada, Meridian Medical Inc. has been fully concentrating on the marketing and sales of the DPA and LAPEX-2000. Meridian Medical has secured valuable strategic relationships since its inception and is expected to continue its success in the market adding further value to Meridian Co. Ltd.


On March 4, 2002, Meridian acquired 100% ownership of Meridian America Medicals, Inc. located in the city of Irvine, California, USA to establish distribution post for the North American market. On December 13, 2004 and February 15, 2005, Meridian America Medicals, Inc. issued new common stock, of which the shares were entirely subscribed by a non-controlling shareholder, Meridian Medical, Inc. Consequently; the ownership by Meridian was diluted from 100% to 75.76%. As of December 31, 2011, the Company excluded MAMI from the consolidated financial statement since the Company disposed the remaining shares in MAMI on September 1, 2011. However, the consolidated financial statements for all years presented do not reflect the disposal as discontinued operation because significant cash inflows are expected to be recognized by the remaining entity as a result of a migration of revenues from the disposed component after the disposal transaction.


On September 29, 2005, Meridian acquired 100% ownership of Rapha & Health Co., Ltd. for 50 million Won in cash to systemize its sales process in domestic (Korea) market. On June 7, 2006, Rapha & Health Co., Ltd. changed its name to Meitian Co., Ltd. However, Meitian Co., Ltd. closed down in April 2008, so that Meridian could concentrate its resources on the overseas markets.


In April 2007, Meridian expanded its business in the European market by signing a distribution agreement with Laser Lipo based in the U.K.  Meridian has 7 regional distributors in Europe and achieved 1,444,010 thousand Won in 2008. Since then, the Company revenue in Europe market was 186,687 thousand Won and 327,126 thousand Won for the year ended 2009 and 2010, respectively.


In 2009, Meridian has entered into new markets, such as Portugal, Bulgaria, Albania in EU and South Africa, Egypt, Kuwait for the diversification of revenue. The revenue from new markets accounted to 136,369 thousand Won and 44,993 thousand Won for the year ended 2009 and 2010, respectively.


In 2010, the aggressive marketing and sales channel development for North America and Europe market has increased the amount of two regions revenue, respectively 855,509 thousand Won and 327,126 thousand Won, occupying 88.3% of the Companys total revenue. Especially, North American market has increased 23%, compared to last year. In Europe, the Company has begun selling LAPEX BCS Pro in France and Turkey.


In 2011, due to the aggressive marketing and sales channel development for the North American market and European market, the Company's sales volume increased by 28.9%, 59.9%, respectively (1,102,372 thousand Won, 523,205 thousand Won in 2011) compared to for the year ended 2010. In North America market, 99% of total sales in North America were U.S market. In addition to the increased sales in France started in 2010, strong sales in Turkey and Germany has resulted good performance in Europe market.


In the case of the domestic market, the Company temporarily has sold third-party's merchandise (amount to 496,838 thousand Won) in addition to its manufactures such as LAPEX BSC Pro, DPA. As a result, the domestic sales volume has increased by 755,991 thousand Won.

Products of the Company

The Meridian line of products includes DPA (Digital Pulse Analyzer), LAPEX-2000, LAPEX BCS (LAPEX-2000 LipoLaser), and Meridian II.

Digital Pulse Analyzer

The DPA uses pulse waveform analysis to measure arterial compliance. The pulse wave is the arterial pressure change that originates from the heart and transmits through an artery. The pulse wave is changed by the systolic power of the heart, the vascular condition (the arterial elasticity, resistance, etc.), and the functional status of cardio-vascular circulation. DPA irradiates IR (infrared) through the finger-tip and obtains pulse wave information with the light absorbing characteristics of HbO2 of arterial blood. All measurements, calculations, analysis, and printouts can be performed automatically in less than a minute with a fully non-invasive method.

Automated Digital Pulse Waveform Exam


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Useful device in detecting early signs of cardiovascular dysfunction.

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Loss of arterial compliance, can be detected in early stages.

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Uses pulse wave analysis.

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Completely non-invasive

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Diagnosis can be done in a little as one minute.

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Results are immediate and can be saved to a patient database

The DPA (Digital Arterial Pulsewave Analyzer) has the additional feature of measuring heart rate variability(HRV), which gives a good indication of the condition of the autonomic nervous system. The software has the capability to store all of the patient's data. The structure is configured with a DPA console, SpO2 electrode, and computer software with WINDOWS base.

LAPEX-2000

The LAPEX-2000 is a semiconductor laser therapeutic device, which applies a laser to the foci of the human body without damaging the skin tissue and, in turn, promotes healing of any damaged skin tissue. The use of laser therapy facilities increases blood flow, vitalization of cells, and increases protein synthesis which can assist in the treatment of soft tissue damage, acute and chronic joint diseases, chronic pain, and improvement of circulation.

The LAPEX-2000 comes equipped with an advanced digital semiconductor laser.


ASPECT LAPEX-2000 DESCRIPTION


Features:

Advanced digital semiconductor laser, solid curative effect, semi-permanent

No other supplies are necessary

Non-invasive laser

Practical for small spaces, easy to move


Structure:

Point Laser Probe - Trigger Point Monitoring Function and Applying Laser to Trigger Point

Multi Laser Probe - To address the largely affected parts at once

LIB (Laser Irradiation of Blood) probe - Non-invasive irradiation of venous blood, easy to operate, solid curative effect


LAPEX BCS (LAPEX-2000 LipoLaser)


LAPEX BCS is a modified version of the LAPEX-2000 specifically to target the growing obesity market. The LAPEX BCS's non-invasive treatment is considered one of the most innovative methods of body contouring to liquefy adipose tissue under skin layer, and the demand for this type of treatment is expected to grow rapidly, not only in the plastic surgery profession, but in any clinical and aesthetic setting, such as spas and wellness centers, that treat localized body fat deposits which may not have responded to diet and exercise.

It uses 2 multi-beam and 2 enhanced probes which irradiate a powerful cold red laser (635 680nm/ 40mW) on adipose (fat) Cell.

LAPEX BCS Pro


LAPEX BCS Pro is an upgraded version of the LAPEX BCS specifically to target the growing obesity market.


The enhanced features of this upgraded device are following:


- New technologies on the platform of the main body. (i.e. main chip, color LCD, Interface etc.)

- Enhanced design and color of the main body

- New technologies, materials and designs on the Laser applicators in order to make it slimmer and more effective

- 4 multi-beams and 2 enhanced probes

Meridian-II

The Meridian-II is a computer assisted assessment and diagnostic device, which is based on the analysis technique, pioneered by Dr. Reinhold Voll, a German medical doctor. Termed Electro-Acupuncture according to Voll (E.A.V.), the assessment process incorporates elements of Western science and principles of traditional Chinese medicine. Practitioners use electrical, magnetic, sonic, acoustic, microwave and infrared devices to screen for or treat health conditions by detecting imbalances in the body's energy field and then correcting them. E.A.V. works by measuring the meridian lines on the hands and feet that correspond to the different organs in the body. The purpose of E.A.V. is to establish a functional testing of organs and tissues by measuring their respective acupuncture points. The conductance (capacity to let the stimulation current through) of an organ or a tissue is measured in order to discover any energetically unbalanced points. It is believed that the energetic equilibrium of a human is altered, among other things, by the negative ambiance influence exercised by some medications, stress, poisons, insecticides, viruses, bacteria, harmful electromagnetic fields and inflammations as well as certain ailments.

The Meridian-II is a computer assisted assessment and diagnostic device that establishes a functional testing of organs and tissues by measuring their respective acupuncture points and delivers a complete computer drafted evaluation for analysis. If stress or imbalance is detected in a patient, the Meridian-II can identify the meridian imbalances in a person's body and also assist the practitioner in recommending a course of treatment or therapy to alleviate the stress or to restore balance to the body's meridian systems. This provides the health practitioner with the ability to detect a potential health problem early and to treat it before the problem manifests itself. Using the Meridian-II, the practitioner can monitor the progress of corrective therapies. The device is in the structure of a cart that includes a touch screen monitor, computer, printer, a set of medical instruments and supplemental parts including hand and foot electrodes.

ASPECTS MERIDIAN-II DESCRIPTION


Features:

Point finder (ARC) MS WINDOWS 98Acupuncture Point finder (ARC) / Better curative effect (UPM)Easy operation (TOUCH SCREEN)Single body design


Structure:

Main body - CART in exclusive use PC: P-233MHz CPU, 32MB MEMORY, 6.4GB HDDWINDOWS 98 OS, 40X CD-ROM, AGP 4MB VGA


Revenue by Geographic Market


Sales revenue is attributable to geographic locations based on the location of the customer, as follows:

(Korean Won () in thousands)

 

 

2011


2010



2009

 

Export

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 North America

 

    1,102,372

 

      855,509

 

 

      693,543

 

  Asia

 

21,491


49,220

 

 

111,835

 

  Europe


523,205


327,126



186,687


  Other

 

89,432


44,993

 

 

107,966

 

 

 

1,736,500


1,276,848

 

 

1,100,031

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

Domestic Sales

 

817,833


61,842

 

 

273,348

 

 

 

   2,554,333


   1,338,690

 

 

   1,373,379

 


Industry Background

The medical instruments industry is characterized by low-volume production of various medical equipments and apparatus. It contains components from a diverse range of industries such as electronics, advanced materials and information technology and includes the fields of physics, chemistry, biology and medicine. In many countries, government support is provided in the medical instruments industry as a priority industry. This industry tends to be technology-intensive, low energy consuming and non-polluting.

Size of Industry

World Medical Device Market

The demand for medical devices is influenced by an increasing patient population and the focus on health care cost containment and preventative therapies. Medical devices include a broad range of surgical devices and equipment used in cardiovascular, orthopedics, respiratory, ophthalmic, neurology, urinary, disposable, infection and more. The world medical device industry is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.0 percent between 2011 and 2016.


World Medical Device Market size (US $ M), 2011-2016



2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

CAGR(11 ~ 16, %)

Market size

273,339

284,469

298,487

313,496

331,332

348,675

5.0

Source: Espicom, The World Medical Markets Forecasts to 2016, 2011

The global market for medical equipment and supplies is valued at US $ 273.3 billion in 2011. The CAGR for the 2006-2010 periods is 5.3%, although this masks the major reduction in growth which has occurred in 2009 and 2010. Many markets which experienced very rapid growth in the years prior to 2009 have experienced a fall due to reduced spending, exchange rate movements or a combination of both. Market growth is expected to resume in 2011 and beyond, although it will not be as rapid as before the global economic downturn. Espicom projects that the total market will rise to US$348.7 billion by 2016, equal to US$60 per capita. Some of the best prospects for growth will be in the developing markets of Asia, Latin America and Central Europe, while traditional Western markets represent more steady performers. The USA is the world largest market, valued at US$105.8 billion in 2011, equal to 38.6% of the global total. Japan is the second largest, with US$32.3 billion (11.8%), and Germany third with US$19.6 billion (7.2%). All three count among the world richest markets, although Switzerland and the Scandinavian countries often outperform them in terms of per capita spending. The value of the four BRIC markets (Brazil, Russia, India and China) amounted to US$21.6 billion in 2011, equal to 7.9% of the world total. The value of the Chinese and Russian markets in particular have grown strongly in recent years, and China is set to further climb the rankings. While Chinese per capita spending remains very low at US $6.8 in 2011, in absolute terms the market is the 5th largest in the world in 2011 and is set to become the fourth largest by 2012.


Cardiovascular Device Market (U.S.)

According to US Medical Device Industry Outlook, released by Frost & Sullivan, the total revenue generated from medical device market in the U.S. was close to $83 billion in 2006. The revenue in the U.S. medical device market is expected to grow average 11.7% annually until 2011. The revenue from cardiovascular devices was the highest, $21.3 billion with the expected annual growth rate at 7.6% until 2013, the cardiovascular device industry is expected to be remaining the biggest industry in the U.S. medical device market for next several years. The total cardiovascular device market in the U.S. is forecasted to reach $35.6 billion by way of revenues by 2013.

Aesthetic Laser and Energy Devices

The global market for Aesthetic Laser and Energy Devices was valued at $1.1 billion in 2010, and is forecast to reach $ 2.5 billion in 2017, at a CAGR of 13%. The Market driven by increasing awareness among patients about the appropriate procedures available to them. This is supplemented by many factors from the supply side. The increasing number of players in the Aesthetic Laser and Energy Devices market has led to intense competition between the companies. This is expected to result in a reducing price trend in the near future, in turn increasing affordability for the patients. Non-invasive devices will be the fastest growing category in the Aesthetic Laser and Energy Devices market. Non-invasive devices are driven by the benefits associated with them, such as minimal downtime, cost effectiveness will be the focal point for the new entrants and existing companies in the market. Emerging markets have huge potential for body contouring and skin rejuvenation procedures due to rising income levels and increasing affordability. Recovery of the developed economies is on of the key factors for the growth of Aesthetic Laser and Energy Devices. In 2010, revenue Aesthetic Laser and Energy Devices form the US and Europe grew by about 30% to 40% over 2009.(Aesthetic Laser and Energy Devices Global Market Briefing to 2017, Global Data, July, 2011)

Direct-energy Based Medical Devices Market (U.S)

Aesthetic laser applications for cellulite reduction require ongoing follow-up maintenance procedures, resulting in recurring revenue source. It is estimated that 80% of adult women have cellulite in U.S. Revenue from body shaping procedures is forecasted to grow to $61.4 million in 2012. A recent 2008 survey conducted by the ASDS reported that consumers are electing minimally invasive treatments to boost their appearance and be more competitive in workplace. (US Direct-energy Based Medical Devices Market Aesthetic; Cardiovascular; Gynecology; Orthopedics; Urology. Frost & Sullivan, March, 2011)

Body Contouring Device Market (U.S)

Body Contouring Devices market is composed of Cellulite Reduction Device, Fat Reduction Device and Skin Tightening Device mainly. By 2012, Body Contouring Device market in the United States will be expanded because of the increases of SPA facilities and the increasing demands for patients who are interested in invasive and non invasive treatments. Cellulite removal treatment and skin tightening is used in Plastic Surgery and cosmetic skin medical area also and this makes it possible the body contouring markets continuously increase. Especially the combination of the traditional fat reduction and laser skin tightening will effects on the growth of the body contouring device market.


Medical Device (MD) Resource: Body Contouring Device Market, by Indication, US (US $), 2006-2012


Year

Cellulite Reduction

Device Market

Value (US$M)

Growth

(%)

Fat Reduction

Device Market

Value (US$M)

Growth

(%)

Skin Tightening

Device Market

Value (US$M)

Growth

(%)

Total Market

Value (US$M)

Growth

(%)

2006

$67.7


$38.1


$38.2


$144.1


2007

$78.7

16.2%

$65.2

70.9%

$43.9

14.9%

$187.8

30.4%

2008

$92.7

17.7%

$74.0

13.5%

$50.3

14.5%

$216.9

15.5%

2009

$112.8

21.7%

$120.3

62.7%

$57.5

14.3%

$290.6

34.0%

2010

$139.1

23.3%

$148.2

23.2%

$65.7

14.3%

$352.9

21.5%

2011

$172.4

24.0%

$175.7

18.6%

$75.0

14.3%

$423.1

19.9%

2012

$214.4

24.3%

$202.9

15.5%

$85.8

14.3%

$503.0

18.9%

CAGR

(08-12)


23.3%


28.7%


14.3%


23.4%

                                                                           Source: Millennium Research Group


C. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

Meridian Co., Ltd. was incorporated under the laws of Korea on April 19, 1994 as a private company. The Company operates corporate head office and manufacturing plant are located at 4F, 196-35, Anyang-Dong, Manan-Gu, Anyang-Si, Gyeonggi-Do, Korea 430-857.


As of December 31, 2011, the Company had one subsidiary. The acquisition dates and Meridian Co., Ltd.'s ownership percentages of its consolidated subsidiaries as at December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 are as follows:





Acquisition

Percentage ownership at December 31,

 

Subsidiary

Country of Incorporation

Primary Business

Date

2011

2010

2009

Meridian America Medicals, Inc.

USA

 Wholesale and retail of medical equipment

March 4, 2002

Dissolved

75.76%

75.76%

Meitian Co., Ltd

Korea

"

September 29, 2005

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%




On March 4, 2002, Meridian acquired 100% ownership of Meridian America Medicals, Inc. located in the city of Irvine, California, USA to establish distribution post for the North American market. On December 13, 2004 and February 15, 2005, Meridian America Medicals, Inc. issued new common stock, of which the shares were entirely subscribed by a non-controlling shareholder, Meridian Medical, Inc. Consequently; the ownership by Meridian was diluted from 100% to 75.76%. However, MAMI was excluded from the consolidation as of December 31, 2011 since the Company has disposed the remaining shares of MAMI on September 1, 2011.


On September 29, 2005, Meridian acquired 100% ownership of Rapha & Health Co., Ltd. for 50 million Won in cash to systemize its sales process in domestic (Korea) market. On June 7, 2006, Rapha & Health Co., Ltd. changed its name to Meitian Co., Ltd. However, Meitian Co., Ltd. ceased its operation in April 2008, so that Meridian could concentrate its resources on the overseas markets.

Directors and Senior Management Team

IN BEOM PARK, President, CEO and DirectorMr. Park graduated from the Seoul National University with a degree in Sociology. From 1991 to 1998 he was the head of the Development & Planning Department of Kia Techono Co., Ltd. He was the Founder of Eduevision Korea Co., Ltd. in 1999. Mr. Park joined Meridian in 2002 as the head of the Planning Department and CFO and was appointed as CEO in November 2009.

JOHN Y.C. MYUNG, (Secretary, CFO and Director resigned in March 2011)Mr. Myung graduated from the Pusan University with a degree in Computer Statistics. From 1985 to 1991 he worked in the R&D department of LG Electronics. He was appointed as a chief of Planning Department of Medison Co., Ltd. in 1991 and later appointed and served as a director of international sales. While he was in charge of international sale in Medison, he contributed on significant growth of oversea sales in Europe, North America, Japan and Southeast Asia and the oversea sales was increased from US$20M to $70M. He also served as a director of Management & International Marketing Business of Korea Strategic Partners that the primary businesses are dental X-ray and panoramic sales in Korea from 2001 to 2007. Mr. Myung joined Meridian in 2007 as an international sale director and was appointed as CEO in April 2009. In November 2009, Mr Myung resigned and appointed Secretary and CFO.

HYUNG KYOON KIM, (Director resigned in March 2011)Mr. Kim graduated from Seoul National University a degree in Anthropology in 1989. From 1995 to 2007 he was the manager of the Security Trading department of Daewoo Securities. In April 2006, he was appointed a Director of Meridian.

HYEON-SEONG MYEONG, Secretary, CFO and Director (appointed in March 2011)Mr. Myeong graduated from the Seoul National University in 1982 with a degree in Electronic Engineering. From 1983 to 1988 he was Section Chief of Research Center for the GoldStar (LG Electronics) Company. From 1990 to 1991 Mr. Myeong was Division Chief of Research for Medison Co. Ltd., a large Korean medical device company. From 1992 to 1993 he was the Chief of the International Technical Coordination and the Vice President of a Joint Corporation with Russia (Ultramed) as a director of Medison Co., Ltd. Since the Companys founding until October 2009, Mr. Myeong had been the President and CEO of the Company and was the founder of the Company. In March 2011, Mr Myeong appointed Secretary and CFO and Director.

J. RICHARD LANDRETH, Director (appointed in March 2011)Mr. J. Richard Landreth graduated from the Guiford College with a degree in Administrative Science-Management. From 1969 to 1986 worked in Flakt Products as a master scheduler. From 1987 to 2000 he worked in the manufacturing department of Grass America. From 2001 to present he served as office manager in Salvage Discount Inc. In March 2011, Mr J. Richard appointed Director.

D. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

The Company relocated its factory from Kangwon Province to Seoul in November 2005. The previous factory in Kangwon Province (687-6, Sangohan-Ri, Hongchun-Eup, Hongchun-Kun, Kangwon-Do, Korea) was disposed to repay its debts to pre-emptive creditors and Chohung Bank.

The Company signed the lease contract for its current office and factory at 4F, 196-35, Anyang-Dong, Manan-Gu, Anyang-Si, Gyeonggi-Do, Korea in October 2009. The Companys products are assembled from purchased and manufactured components at its factory. Virtually all of the components making up the Companys products are readily available from domestic suppliers. Some of the components have been designed by the Company and/or are custom manufactured to its specifications.

ITEM 5. OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS

The following discussion and analysis is based on and should be read in conjunction with the Companys audited consolidated financial statements, including the notes thereto, and other financial information appearing elsewhere herein. The audited consolidated financial statements have been prepared using Korean Won and presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

A. OPERATING RESULTS

Revenue

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, our consolidated revenue by product:

(Korean Won () in thousands)



 For the year ended Dec. 31, 2011


 For the year ended Dec. 31, 2010


 For the year ended Dec. 31, 2009

Product


Revenues


Revenues % to total


Revenues


Revenues % to total


Revenues


Revenues % to total














 LAPEX BCS


1,947,972


76.3%


934,675


69.8%


909,583


66.2%

 DPA


     33,201


1.3%


     165,229


12.4%


     167,071


12.2%

 Others


 573,160


22.4%


 238,786


17.8%


 296,725


21.6%

 Total


 2,554,333


100.0%


 1,338,690


100.0%


 1,373,379


100.0%



The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, our consolidated revenue by market:

(Korean Won () in thousands)




2011


2010


2009

Regions

 

Revenue

% to revenue

 

Revenue

% to revenue

 

Revenue

% to revenue











North America

 1,102,372

43.2

 855,509

63.9

693,543

50.5

Asia










Japan


 13,095



 22,787



-


Taiwan


 3,319



 24,768



111,835


Others


 5,077



 1,665



-


Total in Asia


 21,491

0.8


 49,220

3.7


111,835

8.1

Europe










UK


 32,676



 74,941



13,267


Sweden


 19,676



 93,469



103,784


France


 234,539



 116,530



-


Turkey


 119,765



 42,186



-


Germany


 116,549



 -



41,815


Others


 -



 -



27,821


  Total in Europe


 523,205

20.5


 327,126

24.4


186,687

13.6

Other regions


 89,432

3.5


 44,993

3.4


107,966

7.9











International Sales


 1,736,500

68.0


 1,276,848

95.4


1,100,031

80.1

Domestic Sales


 817,833

32.0


 61,842

4.6


273,348

19.9

Total

 2,554,333

100

 1,338,690

100

1,373,379

100







The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, financial data as percentage of total revenues by item as a percentage of the amount over the comparable period in the previous years.



Percentage of Sales For the year ended December 31,




2011


2010


2009

 

Sales


100


100


100

 

Cost of sales


48.6


52.5


32.1

 

Gross profits


51.4


47.5


67.9

 

Operating expenses


37.9


120.7


217.3

 

Income(loss) from operations


13.5


(73.2)


(149.4)

 

Other income (expenses)


(6.8)


(32.4)


(32.4)

 

Non-controlling interest


-


12.8


17.2

 









Income (loss) before income taxes


6.7


(105.6)


(181.8)

 

Income taxes




-


-

 

Net income (loss)


6.7


(105.6)


(181.8)


Sales Revenue

In 2011, due to the aggressive marketing and sales channel development for the North American market and European market, the Company's sales volume increased by 28.9%, 59.9%, respectively (1,102,372 thousand Won, 523,205 thousand Won in 2011) compared to for the year ended 2010. In North America market, 99% of total sales in North America were U.S market. In addition to the increased sales in France started in 2010, strong sales in Turkey and Germany has resulted good performance in Europe market.


In the case of the domestic market, the Company temporarily has sold third-party's merchandise (amount to 496,838 thousand Won) in addition to its manufactures such as LAPEX BSC Pro, DPA. As a result, the domestic sales volume has increased by 755,991 thousand Won.

Gross Profits & Gross Margin


In 2011, the rate of sales cost is 48.6%, decreased by 3.9% compared with 52.5% in 2010. The major factors of the decrease of cost of sales are as follows; The Company is trying to find out competitive new vendors for diversifying the suppliers for the decreasing in the price of raw materials. Also, the Company has controlled effectively labor and other manufacturing cost.


Operating Expenses

In 2011, the Company has switched to an operating profit amount to 345,096 thousand Won from the loss of 979,457 thousand Won in 2010. This turnaround is due to an increase in sales volumes, decreases in bad debt expense, and reduction of fees paid. The Companys operating loss has decreased to 979,457 thousand Won for the year ended December 2010 from loss of 2,053,055 thousand Won in 2009 and from the loss of 228,105 thousand Won in 2008. The decrease in the operating loss in 2010 was primarily due to the decrease of operating expenses. Operating expenses as a percentage of total sales was to 120.7% for the year ended December 31, 2010, as compared to 217.3% in 2009 and 78.5% in 2008. The decrease compare to 2009 was mainly attributable to decrease in salary cost by 52% to 262,625 thousand Won in 2010 from 550,253 thousand Won in 2009 and decrease in bad debt expenses by 50.5% to 614,137 thousand Won in 2010 from 1,240,146 thousand Won in 2009.

Research and Development Expenses 

Research and development expenses consist primarily of payroll, depreciation expense and other overhead expenses which are all expensed as incurred until technological feasibility is reached. The Company has expensed 256,465 thousand Won, 170,506 thousand Won and 283,237 thousand Won as research and development expenses during the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.


Other Expense(Income)

Other expense was 173,134 thousand Won in 2011, as compared to other expense of 433,901 thousand Won in 2010 and other expense 444,353 thousand Won in 2009. This was primarily due to 84,563 thousand Won of gain on condoned liability. For the year ended December 31, 2011, the decrease of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency reduced the foreign currency translation income (expense) amounts compared to 2010.

 

B. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

The following table sets forth the summary of our cash flows for the periods indicated:

 



For the Years Ended December 31,



2011(1)


2011 


2010 


2009 



(Korean Won () in thousands, and US$)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities


US$ 121,532


140,796


100,829


(17,698)

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities


 7,639 


 8,850 


 12,064 


 (35,000)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities


 (99,869)


 (115,700)


 (111,100)


 55,401 

Net increase(decrease) in cash


 29,302 


 33,946 


 1,793 


 2,703 

Cash at beginning of year


 6,407 


 7,423 


 5,630 


 2,927 

Cash at end of year


 35,709


 41,369


 7,423


 5,630

 

Note:

For the convenience of the reader, the Won amounts are expressed in US$ at the rate of Won 1,158.5 to US$1.00, the exchange rate announced by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on December 31, 2011.

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities was 140,796 thousand Won ($121,532) in 2011, 100,829 thousand Won in 2010 and (17,698) thousand Won in 2009. The main reason of the positive net cash provided in operating activities is from net income greater than adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) from operations to net cash used in operating activities in 2011.


Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities was 8,850 thousand Won ($7,639) in 2011, 12,064 thousand Won in 2010 and (35,000) thousand Won in 2009. The main reason of the positive net cash in investing activities for the year ended 2011 and 2010 were disposal of subsidiary equity and disposal of tangible asset. The main reason of the negative net cash in investing activities for the year ended 2009 was the increase of the tangible asset acquisitions.


Net cash used in financing activities was 115,700 thousand Won ($99,869) in 2011, 111,100 thousand Won in 2010 mainly due to the repayment of current portion of long-term debt and repayment long term borrowings. We generated positive cash flow from financing activities of 55,401 thousand Won in 2009 and 250,321 thousand Won in 2008 reflecting the increase in our short-term and long term borrowing.


C. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, PATENTS AND LICENSES, ETC.

Research and Development

It is the goal of the Company to continually make enhancements and improvements to its products. Costs incurred to make routine enhancements or improvements, design changes to existing products and trouble shooting in production are excluded from research and development expenses.

Proprietary Technology and Other Intellectual Properties

The Company has 5 registered patents, 2 design rights and 7 trademarks at the Korea, Japan and China Industrial Property Office. The Company believes that Korean intellectual property laws and regulations afford owners of intellectual property protections similar to those enjoyed by owners of intellectual property in the United States. Korean intellectual property laws were amended at the end of 1995 to harmonize them with the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights Agreement.

The Companys registered patents are summarized in the following table:


TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION

 

REGISTRATION NUMBER

 

DATE OF REGISTRATION

(PATENTS)

 

 

 

 

Diagnostic device using the electricfeatures of the human body


KR130791


November 97

Automatic detection ofmeridians by probe device


KR210233


April 99

Pulse formation analysis device

 

KR0368021

 

December 02

Laser beam irradiation device

 

KR0457964

 

November 04

Adipose Resolve Apparatus forLow-Power LASER: Korea


KR0653441


November 06

Adipose Resolve Apparatus forLow-Power LASER: PCT


PCT KR20061000694

WO 2006/093384 A1


September 06

Adipose Resolve Apparatus forLow-Power LASER: Japan



JP4143114



June 08

Adipose Resolve Apparatus forLow-Power LASER: China (pending)



ZL 2006 8 0004048. 3



December 11






(DESIGN)

 

 

 

 

Electrode holder forlaser treatment


0302314


June 02

Electrode for laser treatment

 

0302315

 

June 02






(TRADEMARK)

 

 

 

 

Lapex

 

0500915

 

September 01

Biomeridian

 

0522196

 

June 02

Pulsecare

 

0538120

 

December 02

Mcview

 

0531965

 

October 02

Meridian CI Logo


0685047


November 06

DPA





USA


3658804


July 09

Korea


40-0755763


August 08

Lapex





USA


3523481


December - 08

EU


006327399


September - 08

Japan


5134672


May 08

China


6312375


February - 10


The Company relies on a combination of patent and trade secrets to establish and protect the proprietary rights in its products. In order to protect and support current and future development of its products, the Company expects that it will continue to make application for patents at the Korea Industrial Property Office. The Company believes that the ownership of patents will be a significant factor in contributing to its business. However, the success of the Company will depend primarily on the innovative skills, technical competence and marketing abilities of its personnel. In addition, there can be no assurances that the Companys current and future patent applications will be granted, or if granted, that the claims covered by the patents will not be reduced from those included in the Companys applications. Claims by third parties that the Companys current or future products infringe upon their intellectual property rights may have a material adverse effect on the Company. Intellectual property litigation is complex and expensive and the outcome of this litigation is difficult to predict. Any future litigation, regardless of outcome, may result in substantial expense to the Company and significant diversion of the Companys management and technical personnel.

Regulatory Restrictions

Use of the Companys products internationally is subject to various government regulatory requirements on a country-by-country basis. Europe, the U.S., Canada, Taiwan, South Africa and China each have their own product certification systems. As a result, this has slowed the process for the Company to expand in the world market. Even if there are no technical difficulties, its products are directly involved with human life, and require that the Company obtain government approval of clinical safety for the products through various analysis and testing procedures. The table below includes all the regions in the world where Meridians products have been approved for sale.


REGION

REGULATION

PRODUCTS APPROVED

 

 

 

Korea

KFDA

Meridian-II, ABR-2000, LAPEX-2000, LAPEXBCS (LipoLaser), LAPEX BCS Pro (LAPEX-2000P), DPA (Digital Pulse Analyzer)

Taiwan

Taiwan Department of Health

LAPEX-2000

U.S.A.

FDA

Meridian-II, Meridian Portable, LAPEX-2000, ABR-2000, DPA(Digital Pulse Analyzer), LAPEX BCS, Lucia (LAPEX BCS Pro)

Canada

Health Canada

DPA (Digital Pulse Analyzer), LAPEX-2000 LipoLaser

South America

FIP

Meridian-II, LAPEX-2000

South Africa

South African Department of Health

LAPEX BCS and LAPEX BCS Pro

EU

CE EMC, CE LVD

CE MDD

LAPEX BCS, LAPEX BCS Pro : CE LVD, CE EMC

DPA, LAPEX BCS and LAPEX BCS Pro: CE MDD (CE0123)

International

ISO13485:2003

ISO13485:CMDCAS

Quality Assurance System for Digital Pulsewave Analyzer and Laser Therapy Device

Australia

TGA

DPA



D. TREND INFORMATION

The operations of the Company have been significantly affected, and may continue to be affected for the foreseeable future, by the general unstable global economic conditions, especially U.S and Europe region. The Company is actively seeking to expand its sales into North America, Europe and the Company is in transition of its target market, mainly preventive medicine and aesthetic laser market with Lapex BCS and DPA. These two products contributed 77.6% of the total sales revenue in 2011 and 82.2% in 2010. In 2011, the sales portions from North America and Europe were 43.2% and 20.5% of the total revenue of the Company.

E. OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

Not applicable.

F. TABULAR DISCLOSURE OF CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS





Payments due (by period) (Korean Won () in thousands)





Less than






more than

Contractual Obligations


Total

 

one year

 

1-3 years

 

3-5 years

 

5 years

Long-term accounts payable

757,896

757,896

-

-

-

Operating lease obligations


121,000


66,000


55,000


-

 

-












Long-term debt obligations (1)

 

4,561,458

 

3,912,376

 

649,082

 

-

 

-

Grand total

5,440,354

4,736,272

704,082

-

-



(1) See Note 12. Long-Term Borrowings of consolidated financial statements.



ITEM 6. DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES

A. DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT

See Item 4.C.

B. COMPENSATION


Name & Principal (Position)

Year

Salary

(Korean Won ())

Bonus

(Korean Won ())

Accrued Severance Benefits (Korean Won ())

All Other

Compensation







Park, In Beom (Director, President, CEO appointed in November 2009)

2011

50,400,000

Nil

25,900,000

Nil







John Y.C. Myung (Director, Secretary, CFO resigned in March 2011)

2011

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil







Hyung Kyoon Kim (Director resigned in March 2011)

2011

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil







Myeong, Hyeon-Seong (Director, Secretary, CFO appointed in March 2011)

2011

58,800,000

Nil

84,003,676

Nil







J, Richard Landreth (Director appointed in March 2011)

2011

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil







*Hyeon Seong Myeong was granted options for 2,218 shares of the Companys common stock at the price of 680 Won in March 2001 (expired in February 2008).

Compensation of Directors

Directors and directors who are also employees of the Company receive no extra compensation for their services on the Board of Directors of the Company.

Employment Contracts with employees and officers

The Company has not entered into any employment contracts, but anticipates entering into employment contracts with certain management and other key personnel.

C. BOARD PRACTICES

Not applicable

D. EMPLOYEES

The Company has 15 employees in the following areas:


 Department

Number of Employees


 

CEO

1

CFO

1

Finance and Accounting

3

Sales and Customer Support

2

Research and Development

3

Technical Support

2

Purchasing

1

Quality Control

2

 Total

15


E. SHARE OWNERSHIP

The following table sets forth certain information regarding the beneficial ownership of the common stock of the Company as of December 31, 2011 and May 31, 2012, (a) each of the Companys directors and officers, and (b) all directors and officers of the Company, as a group:


Name and address of beneficial owner

Amount Stock Beneficially

Percentage of

Amount Stock Beneficially

Percentage of

and position with the company

Owned as of Dec. 31, 2011

Class as of Dec.31,2011

Owned as of May 31, 2012

Class as of May 31, 2012

 

 

 


 

In Beom Park

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

(Director, President, CEO appointed in November 2009)





#909-202, JungSan Maeul 9 Danji Apt,





Jungsan-dong, Ilsandong-gu,





Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea










John Y.C. Myung

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

(Director, Secretary, CFO resinged in March 2011)





476-2, munhwa-dong, joong-gu,





Deajeon-si, Korea





 





Hyung Kyoon Kim

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

(Director resinged in March 2011)





Dongil-hivill apt, 2102-802,





joong-dong, kiheung-gu,





Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea










Hyeong Seong Myeong

971,500 common shares

2.65%

971,500 common shares

2.65%

(Director, Secretary, CFO appointed in March 2011)





201-2101, Hyundai I-Park 2cha APT.





815,Chang-dong, Dobong-gu, Seoul, Korea










J. Richard Landreth

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

(Director appointed in March 2011)





4307 Kernersville Road, Kernersville,





N.C. 27284, USA





 





All officers and Directors as a





Group

971,500

2.65%

971,500

2.65%

Stock Option Plans

Under the Companys Articles of Incorporation, the Company may grant options for the purchase of its shares to certain qualified officers and employees. Set forth below are the details of the Companys stock option plan as currently contained in its Articles of Incorporation (the Stock Option Plan). In order to qualify for participation in the Stock Option Plan, officers and employees must have the ability to contribute to, the establishment, development or technological innovation of the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the following criteria shall not be eligible to receive options under the Stock Option Plan; (i) the Companys largest shareholder and its specially related parties, as defined in the Securities and Exchange Act of Korea (the Securities Act of Korea), (ii) major shareholders and their specially related parties, as defined in the Securities Act of Korea, and (iii) any shareholder who would become a major shareholder upon exercise of stock options granted under the Stock Option Plan. Under the Securities Act of Korea, a major shareholder is defined as a shareholder who (i) holds 10% or more of shares issued and outstanding or (ii) has actual control over major management decisions. Under the Securities Act of Korea the largest shareholder of a company is the person who holds the largest number of issued and outstanding shares of the company. The specific terms and conditions of stock options granted under the Stock Option Plan shall be approved at a duly convened shareholders meeting. Under the Companys Articles of Incorporation, stock options shall be offered through (i) issuance of new shares, or (ii) payment in cash or treasury stock held by the Company of the difference between the market price of its shares and the option exercise price. The maximum aggregate number of the Companys shares available for issuance under the Stock Option Plan shall not exceed 15% of the total number of its shares outstanding. The stock options may not be granted to all officers and employees at the same time. Any single officer or employee may not be granted stock options for the shares exceeding 10% of the shares issued and outstanding. Stock options granted under the Stock Option Plan will have a minimum exercise price equal to the arithmetic mean of (i) the weighted average of the daily market share prices for the two-month period prior to the date on which the stock options are granted, (ii) the weighted average of the daily market share prices for the one-month period prior to such date and (iii) the weighted average of the daily market share prices for the one-week period prior to such date. When new shares are issued upon the exercise of the stock options, the option exercise price shall not be less than the par value of the Companys shares. Stock options granted under the Stock Option Plan may be exercised after the third anniversary date of the shareholders meeting at which the grant of stock options under the Stock Option Plan is approved but prior to the seventh anniversary date thereof, unless otherwise revoked by the board of directors. The board of directors may revoke stock options granted under the Stock Option Plan if (i) a beneficiary resigns prior to the exercise of the stock options, (ii) the beneficiary causes significant loss to the Company by his or her negligence or willful misconduct, or (iii) an event of termination specified in the Stock Option Plan occur. Shares purchased upon the exercise of stock options granted under the Stock Option Plan will not, at the time of their issuance, be registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission but may be salable in the public market in the United States in accordance with Rule 144 under the Securities Act and applicable Korean laws and regulations.

The Company adopted the following material changes with respect to its Stock Option Plan:


-

persons entitled to receive stock options has been expanded to include researchers, faculty members of a university, practicing lawyers, certified public accountants who possess technological or managerial capabilities and Universities and Research Institutes;

 

 

-

the number of stock options granted at any one time cannot exceed 50% of the total issued and outstanding shares of the Company; and.

 

 

-

stock option holders shall be entitled to exercise their stock options only after having served in the Company for two (2) years.

 

 

On March 19, 2001, the Company granted stock options to its executive officers, directors and 13 employees to purchase 425,250 common shares at an exercise price of Won 680 per share. The options vested on March 19, 2004 and were exercisable until March 18, 2008. At December 31, 2011 there was no stock option plan outstanding.


ITEM 7. MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

A.

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS

The following table sets forth information with respect to the beneficial ownership of our shares as of December 31, 2011 and May 31, 2012), by each person known to us to own beneficially more than five percent (5%) of our shares.


Name and address

Amount Stock

Percentage of Class

Amount Stock

Percentage of Class

Number of Stock Option

 

Beneficially Owned

As of Dec. 31 2011

of Dec.31, 2011

Beneficially Owned as of May 31 2012

of May 31, 2012

Held

 

 

 


 

 

The Hong Group of Companies including:

3,171,400 common shares

8.67%

3,171,400 common shares

8.67%

Nil

Solbon Venture Investment Co. Ltd. (931,175 shares),

 

 


 

 

Cheongdam Spopia 1st, Cheongdam dong,






Gangnam-Gu Seoul Korea

 

 


 

 

Mok-Won Assets Management Co. Ltd(1,375,000 shares),

 

 


 

 

2004 Ho, Anam tower 702-10

 

 


 

 

Yuksam-dong Gangnam-ku, Seoul, Korea

 

 


 

 

Bio & Medical Research Co. Ltd. (524,425 shares),

 

 


 

 

702-10 Yuksam-dong, Gangnam-ku, Seoul, Korea

 

 


 

 

Ki-tae Hong (127,800 shares)






Cheongdam Spopia 1st, Cheongdam dong,






Gangnam-Gu, Seoul, Korea






Hye-sook Lee (213,000 shares)

 

 


 

 

Cheongdam Spopia 1st, Cheongdam dong,

 

 


 

 

Gangnam-Gu, Seoul, Korea







 

 


 

 

Note: Every shareholders right and interest is not different.


Securities held in the host country

The Company has legally issued its shares and complied with the filing requirements pursuant to the SEC regulations. However, 13,975,159 common shares issued through S-8 registrations, (i) for acquisition of By George Holdings, (ii) debt-for-equity swap on October 21, 2004 and (iii) service fee for IR and marketing activities, have not been included in the Korean Commercial Registration Office due to the different requirements of the share issuance between the US and Korean Commercial Laws. The number of outstanding shares and capital stock as of December 31, 2011 in SEC and in Korean Commercial Registration Office are as follows:

(Korean Won () in thousands,)

 



Korean Commercial

 

SEC


Registration Office

Number of outstanding shares

36,594,156

 

20,821,182

Capital Stock

                 3,659,415

 

                 2,082,118

B.

Related party transactions

There is no known relationship between any of the Directors and Officers of the Company with major clients or provider of essential products and technology.

In the event conflicts do arise the Company will attempt to resolve any such conflicts of interest in favor of the Company. The officers and directors of the Company are accountable to the Company and its shareholders as fiduciaries, which requires that such officers and directors exercise good faith and integrity in handling the Companys affairs. A shareholder may be able to institute legal action on behalf of the Company or on behalf of that shareholder and all other similarly situated shareholders to recover damages or for other relief in cases of the resolution of conflicts in any manner prejudicial to the Company.

The transactions between the Company and its subsidiary are disclosed in the Note 18 to the consolidated financial statements.

C.

Interests of experts and counsel

There is no material interest of experts and counsel with the Company.


ITEM 8. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

A. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION

See Item 18- Financial Statements

Legal Proceedings

On February 27, 2004, the Company received approval for a debt restructuring plan for a total of 4,697,927 thousand Won from the Chooncheon District Court, Korea, whereby a group of creditors of the Company and a representative of the Company agreed to reschedule the payments on 4,697,927 thousand Won of the Companys debt. An application for the restructuring plan was subsequently filed with Chooncheon District Court and approved by the court on the same day.

Meridian America Medical Inc., a subsidiary of Meridian Co., Ltd. was served in October 2007 as a defendant in a lawsuit claiming trademark infringement and false advertising filed by Therapy Products, Inc. d/b/a Erchonia Medical to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. The Court dismissed Erchoinas claims in May 2009.

On March 30, 2011, the Company filed a lawsuit pending in Patent Court of Korea against Duruwel Co., Ltd. relating to a patent infringement. While the Company believes that the ultimate resolution of this pending action will be favorable to the Company, financial positions or cash flows, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties.

On August 8, 2011, the Company filed a lawsuit against Dae Yang Medical Co., Ltd. in District Court of Korea, Seoul, alleging infringement of patent right. This case returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff and against the Company. The judgment was entered on the verdict by the court dismissing the claims on April 4, 2011. Subsequently, the Company filed an appeal on April 16, 2012. In the opinion of management, these matters are not expected to have a significant effect on the Company's financial position or results of operations.



Dividend Policy

We intend to retain any earnings for use in our business. We do not intend to pay dividends on our shares for the foreseeable future. Dividends, if any, on the outstanding shares are recommended by the board of directors and must be approved at our annual general meeting of shareholders. This meeting is generally held in March each year, and the dividend in respect of the preceding year is generally paid shortly thereafter. The declaration of dividends is subject to the discretion of the shareholders, and consequently, no assurance can be given to the amount of dividends per share or that any such dividends will be declared. Future cash dividends, if any, will also depend upon our future operations and earnings, capital requirements and surplus, general financial condition, contractual restrictions and other factors as may deem relevant. Loan agreements and contractual arrangements entered into by Meridian may also restrict distributions of dividends.


B. SIGNIFICANT CHANGES

On April 30, 2008, Meitian Co., Ltd., a subsidiary in Korea, closed down and discontinued its operations. The decision was made by management to concentrate the Companys resources on growing overseas markets.


ITEM 9. THE OFFER AND LISTING

A. OFFER AND LISTING DETAILS

Price History

The common shares of the Company began trading on the OTC Bulletin Board on February 13, 2002 under the symbol MRDAF. The following table sets forth the high and low sales of prices of our common shares on the OTC Bulletin Board for the periods indicated.



OTC Bulletin Board


High (U.S.$)


Low (U.S.$)

Annual Highs and Lows




2010

0.21


0.02

2009

0.3


0.06

2008

1.35


0.16

2007

1.54


0.4





Quarterly Highs and Lows




2011




Fourth Quarter

0.04


0.002

Third Quarter

0.047


0.0025

Second Quarter

0.05


0.014

First Quarter

0.08


0.026

2010




Fourth Quarter

0.15


0.02

Third Quarter

0.17


0.05

Second Quarter

0.19


0.05

First Quarter

0.21


0.07





Monthly Highs and Lows








2012




May

0.03


0.025

April

0.03


0.027

March

0.0395


0.025

February

0.045


0.03

January

0.04


0.006



The transfer of our common shares is managed by our transfer agent, Computershare Investor Services (formerly called Pacific Corporate Trust Company), 3rd Floor 510 Burrard Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 3B9 (Telephone: 604.689.9853; Facsimile: 604.689.8144).

B. PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION

Not applicable.

C. MARKETS

Our common shares are quoted on the Over-the-Counter Pink Limited. Our symbol is "MRDAF" and our CUSIP number is Y6020X 10 3.

D. SELLING SHAREHOLDERS

Not applicable.

E. DILUTION

Not applicable.

F. EXPENSES OF THE ISSUER

Not applicable.

ITEM 10. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A. SHARE CAPITAL

Not applicable.

B. MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION

The Company is authorized to issue 100,000,000 shares of common stock, each share of common stock having equal rights and preferences, including voting privileges. The Company is not authorized to issue shares of preferred stock. As of December 31, 2011 there were 36,594,156 shares of the Company's stock issued and outstanding. The shares of common stock of the Company constitute equity interests in the Company entitling each shareholder to a pro rata share of cash distributions made to shareholders, including dividend payments. The holders of the Company's common stock are entitled to one vote for each share of record on all matters to be voted on by shareholders. There is no cumulative voting with respect to election of directors of the Company or any other matter, with the result that the holders of more than 50% of the shares voted for the election of those directors can elect all of the directors. The holders of the Company's common stock are entitled to receive dividends when, as and if declared by the Company's Board of Directors from funds legally available therefore; provided, however, that cash dividends are at the sole discretion of the Company's Board of Directors. In the event of liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, the holders of common stock are entitled to share ratably in all assets remaining available for distribution to them after payment of liabilities of the Company and after provision has been made for each class of stock, if any, having preference in relation to the Company's common stock. Holders of the shares of the Company's common stock have no conversion, preemptive or other subscription rights, and there are no redemption provisions applicable to the Company's common stock. All of the outstanding shares of the Company's common stock are duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable.

Dividends

Dividends are distributed to shareholders in proportion to the number of shares of capital stock owned by each shareholder following approval by the shareholders at a general meeting of shareholders. Under the Commercial Code and the Company's Articles of Incorporation, the Company will pay, to the extent declared, full annual dividends on newly issued shares. The Company may declare dividends annually ("annual dividends") at the annual general meeting of shareholders which is held within three months after the end of the fiscal year. Shortly after the annual general meeting, the annual dividend is paid to the shareholders of record as of the end of the preceding fiscal year. Annual dividends may be distributed either in cash or in shares provided that shares must be distributed at par value and dividends in shares may not exceed one-half of the annual dividends. Under the Commercial Code and the Company's Articles of Incorporation, the Company does have an obligation to pay any annual dividend unclaimed for five years from the payment date. The Commercial Code provides that a company shall not pay an annual dividend unless it has set aside in its legal reserve an amount equal to at least one-tenth of the cash portion of such annual dividend or has a legal reserve of not less than one-half of its stated capital. The Commercial Code also provides that a company may pay an annual dividend out of the excess of its net assets over the sum of (i) its stated capital, (ii) the aggregate amount of its capital surplus reserve and legal reserve which have been accumulated up to the end of the relevant dividend period, and (iii) the legal reserve to be set aside in respect of such annual dividend. Such reserves are not available for payment of cash dividends but may be transferred to capital stock or used to reduce an accumulated deficit through a shareholder action.

Distribution of Free Shares

In addition to dividends in the form of shares to be paid out of retained or current earnings, the Commercial Code permits a company to distribute to is shareholders an amount transferred from the capital surplus or legal reserve to stated capital in the form of free shares. Such distribution must be made pro rata.

Preemptive Rights and Issuance of Additional Shares

The authorized but unissued shares may be issued at such times and, unless otherwise provided in the Commercial Code, upon such terms as the board of directors of a company may determine. The new shares must be offered on uniform terms to all shareholders who have preemptive rights and who are listed on the shareholders' register as of the record date. The Company's shareholders are entitled to subscribe for any newly issued shares in proportion to their existing shareholdings, provided that pursuant to the Articles of Incorporation, new share that are (i) issued by public offering in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Law of Korea, (ii) represented by depositary receipts, (iii) issued to foreigners in accordance with the Foreign Investment Promotion Law of Korea within 33% of the total number of shares outstanding, (iv) issued to the Company's employee stock ownership association up to 20% of the newly issued shares (to the extent the total number of shares so subscribed and held by the members of the employee stock ownership association does not exceed 20% of the total number of shares), (v) issued outside Korea for listing on a foreign stock exchange or foreign securities market trading securities by means of an electronic or a quotation system, (vi) issued according to a stock option plan, (vii) issued to a domestic corporation having a strategic relationship with the Company in connection with the Company's management or technology of up to 5% of the total number of issued and outstanding shares after such issuance, (viii) issued as consideration for the acquisition of the stock or assets of another company up to less than 20% of the total number of issued and outstanding shares, or (ix) issued through general public offering in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Law of Korea may be issued pursuant to a resolution of the board of directors to persons other than existing shareholders. Under the Commercial Code, a company may vary, without shareholder approval, the terms of such preemptive rights for different classes of shares. Public notice of the preemptive rights to new shares and the transferability thereof must be given not less than two weeks (excluding the period during which the shareholders' register is closed) prior to the record date. The Company will notify the shareholders who are entitled to subscribe for newly issued shares of the deadline for subscription at least two weeks prior to such deadline. If a shareholder fails to subscribe on or before such deadline, such shareholder's preemptive rights will lapse. The board of directors may determine how to distribute shares in respect of which preemptive rights have not been exercised or where fractions of shares occur. If the Company adopts the New Articles of Incorporation newly issued shares can be issued pursuant to a resolution of the board of directors of the Company to persons other than existing shareholders of the Company under the following cases (i) the Company offers new shares or allows underwriters to underwrite new shares in accordance with Article 2 and Article 8 of the Securities Exchange Act of Korea;(ii) the Company issues new shares through a public offering by the resolution of the Board of Directors in accordance with Article 189-3 of the Securities Exchange Act of Korea; (iii) the Company issues new shares through exercises of stock options in accordance with Article 16-3 of the Venture Company Promotion Special Measures Act of Korea; (iv) the Company issues new shares for the purpose of listing or registration on or with a foreign securities exchange or market; (v) the Company issues new shares for foreign direct investments in accordance with the Foreign Investment Promotion Act as needed for business purposes, including but not limited to improvement of the financial structure; (vi) the Company issues new shares to another company with which the Company forms or intends to form a business alliance relationship for the purpose of technology transfer; or (vii) the Company issues new shares for consideration for the acquisition of the shares or assets of another company or the assets of a person.

General Meeting of Shareholders

Under the Commercial Code, the ordinary general meeting of shareholders is held within three months after the end of each fiscal year and, subject to board resolution or court approval, an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders may be held as necessary or at the request of holders of an aggregate of 3% or more of the outstanding shares of a company or at the request of a company's statutory auditor or audit committee. Under the Commercial Code, written notices setting forth the date, place and agenda of the meeting must be given to shareholders at least two weeks prior to the date of the general meeting of shareholders. Currently, the Company uses The Korean Economic Daily for the purpose of providing public notices. Shareholders not on the shareholders' register as of the record date are not entitled to receive notice of the annual general meeting of shareholders or attend or vote at such meeting. The agenda of the general meeting of shareholders is determined at the meeting of the board of directors. In addition, shareholders holding an aggregate of 3% or more of the outstanding shares may propose an agenda for the general meeting of shareholders. Such proposal should be made in writing at least six weeks prior to the meeting. The board of directors may decline such proposal if it is in violation of the relevant laws and regulations of the Company's Articles of Incorporation. The general meeting of shareholders is held at the Company's headquarters or, if necessary, may be held anywhere in the vicinity of the Company's headquarters.

Voting Rights

Holders of the Company's shares are entitled to one vote for each share, except that voting rights with respect to shares held by the Company and shares held by a corporate shareholder, more than one-tenth of whose outstanding capital stock is directly or indirectly owned by the Company, may not be exercised. Cumulative voting is precluded in the Company's Articles of Incorporation. Under the Commercial Code, for the purpose of electing the Company's statutory auditors, a shareholder holding more than 3% of the total shares may not exercise voting rights with respect to such shares in excess of such 3% limit. The Commercial Code also provides that in order to amend the Company's Articles of Incorporation (which is required for any change to the Company's authorized share capital) and for certain other instances, including removal of any of the Company's director and statutory auditor, dissolution, merger or consolidation, transfer of the whole or a significant part of the Company's business, acquisition of all of the business of any other company or issuance of new shares at a price lower than their par value, an approval from holders of at least two-thirds of those shares present or represented at such meeting is required, provided that such super-majority also represents at least one-third of the total issued and outstanding shares. A shareholder may exercise his voting by proxy given to any person. The proxy must present a document evidencing the power of attorney prior to the start of the general meeting of shareholders.

Registration of Shareholders and Record Date Computershare Investor Service of Vancouver BC Canada is the Company's sole transfer agent. Computershare Investor Service maintains the register of the Company's shareholders and register of transfers of registered shares traded. For the purpose of determining the holders of the Company's shares entitled to annual dividends, the register of shareholders is closed for a period following December 31 and ending on the close of the ordinary general shareholders' meeting for such fiscal year. The record date for annual dividends is December 31. Further, the Commercial Code and the Company's Articles of Incorporation permit the Company, upon at least two weeks' public notice, to set a record date and/or close the register of shareholders entitled to certain rights pertaining to the Company's shares. The trading of the Company's shares and the delivery of certificates in respect thereof may continue while the register of shareholders is closed.

Annual and Periodic Reports

At least one week prior to the annual general meeting of shareholders, the Company's annual report and audited non-consolidated financial statements must be made available for inspection at the Company's principal office and at all branch offices. Copies of annual reports, the audited consolidated financial statements and any resolutions adopted at the general meeting of shareholders will be available to the Company's shareholders. In addition, the Company will dispatch the copies of its financials and statements and business report to its shareholders at least two weeks prior to the date of the annual general meeting of shareholders.

Transfer of Shares

Under the Commercial Code, the transfer of shares is effected by delivery of share certificates but, in order to assert shareholders' rights against the Company, the transferee must have his name and address registered on the register of shareholders. For this purpose, shareholders are required to file their name, address and seal or specimen signature with the Company. Under the regulations of the Financial Supervisory Commission of Korea, non-resident shareholders may appoint a standing proxy and may not allow any person other than such standing proxy to exercise rights regarding the acquired shares or perform any task related thereto on his behalf, subject to certain exceptions. Under current Korean regulations, securities companies and banks in Korea (including licensed branches of non-Korean securities companies and banks), investment management companies in Korea, internationally recognized foreign custodians and the Korean Securities Depository are authorized to act as agents and provide related services.

Acquisition by the Company of Shares

The Company generally may not acquire its own shares except in certain limited circumstances, including, without limitation, a reduction in capital. Under the Commercial Code, except in case of a reduction in capital, any of the Company's own shares acquired by it must be sold or otherwise transferred to a third party within a reasonable time.

Liquidation Rights

In the event of a liquidation of the Company remaining after payment of all debts, liquidation expenses and taxes will be distributed among shareholders in proportion to the number of the Company's shares held.

Inspection of Books and Records

Under the Commercial Code, any individual shareholder or shareholders having at least 3% of all outstanding shares (irrespective of voting or non-voting shares) of a Korean corporation may inspect books and records of the corporation.

C. MATERIAL CONTRACTS

Not applicable.

D. EXCHANGE CONTROLS

The Foreign Exchange Transaction Law of Korea and the Presidential Decree and regulations established thereunder (collectively the "Foreign Exchange Transaction Laws") regulate investment in Korean securities by non-residents and issuance of securities outside Korea by Korean companies. Under the Foreign Exchange Transaction Laws, non-residents may invest in Korean securities only to the extent specifically allowed by such laws or otherwise permitted by the Ministry of Strategy and Finance. The Financial Supervisory Commission also has adopted, pursuant to the delegated authority under the Securities and Exchange Law of Korea, regulations that restrict investment by foreigners in Korean securities and regulate issuance of securities outside Korea by Korean companies. Under the Foreign Exchange Transaction Laws, if the Government deems that certain emergency circumstances are likely to occur, it may require certain investors to obtain prior approval for certain Capital Transactions as defined in the Foreign Exchange Transaction Laws from the relevant Korean authority or to deposit a certain portion of the investors' holdings in Korea. Such emergency circumstances include sudden fluctuations in interest rates or exchange rates, extreme difficulty in stabilizing the balance of payments or a substantial disturbance in the Korean financial and capital markets.

Government Reporting Requirements

In order for the Company to issue its shares outside of Korea, the Company is required to file a prior report of such issuance with the Ministry of Strategy and Finance. No further approval from the Government is necessary for the issuance of the Company's shares. Furthermore, prior to making an investment to 10% or more of the outstanding shares of a Korean company, foreign investors are generally required under the Foreign Investment Promotion Law to submit a report to a Korean bank pursuant to a delegation by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy. Subsequent sale by such investor of the shares will also require a prior report to such bank

Dividend to be declared in Won

The Company currently is not in the position to pay dividends on its shares for the foreseeable future. However, if the Company declares cash dividends, such dividends will be declared in Won. In order for the Company to pay such dividends outside Korea, such dividends will be converted into Dollars and remitted to the shareholders, subject to certain conditions. The Company will convert dividend amount in foreign currency and remit them to shareholders abroad. No governmental approval is required for foreign investors to receive dividends. However, in order for the Company to convert the Won amount in foreign currency and to remit such amount abroad, relevant documents must be submitted to the foreign exchange bank to verify (i) that the amount being paid conforms to the amount required to be paid and (ii) whether all necessary legal procedures have been completed.

E. TAXATION

KOREAN TAXATION

The following is a summary of the principal Korean tax consequences to owners of our shares that are non-resident individuals or non-Korean corporations without a permanent establishment in Korea to which the relevant income is attributable ("non-resident holders"). The statements regarding Korean tax laws set forth below are based on the laws in force and as interpreted by the Korean taxation authorities as of the date hereof. This summary is not exhaustive of all possible tax consideration which may apply to a particular investor and prospective investors are advised to satisfy themselves as to the overall tax consequences of the acquisition, ownership and disposition of our shares, including specifically the tax consequences under Korean law, the laws of the jurisdiction of which they are resident, and any tax treaty between Korea and their country of residence, by consulting their own tax advisors.

Taxation of Dividends

For the purposes of Korean taxation of distributions of profits either in cash or shares made on the Company's shares, a non-resident holder will be treated as the owner of the Company's shares. Dividends paid (whether in cash or in shares) to a non-resident holder are generally subject to withholding tax at a rate of 27.5% or such lower rate as is applicable under a treaty between Korean and such non-resident holder's country of tax residence. Such tax is required to be deducted from such dividends and only the net amount is paid to the non-resident holder of the Company's shares. Under the U.S. - Korea Tax Treaty, the maximum rate of withholding on dividends paid to United States residents eligible for treaty benefits and beneficial owners of such dividend generally is 15% (10% if the recipient of the dividends is a U.S. corporation and owned at least 10% of the outstanding shares of voting stock of the relevant Korean company during any part of its taxable year which precedes the date of payment of the dividend and during the whole of its prior taxable year {if any} and certain other conditions are satisfied) which does not include withholding of local tax. In addition, a local surtax will be included in the withholding, therefore the maximum rate of withholding is generally 16.5%. The aforementioned maximum rate on withholding of dividends does not apply if the United States resident has a permanent establishment in Korea and the shares to which the dividends are paid are connected with such permanent establishment.

Distribution of free shares representing a transfer of certain capital reserves or asset revaluation reserves into paid-in capital may be treated as dividends subject to Korean tax. However, stock splits, if any, will not be treated as dividends.

Taxation of Capital Gains

A non-resident holder will be subject to Korean taxation on capital gains realized on a sale of our shares unless the non-resident holder is eligible for the benefits of an applicable tax treaty exempting such capital tax. In addition, the capital gains realized from the transfer of shares listed on certain foreign stock exchanges (including the Nasdaq National Market), insofar as the transfer is completed through such stock exchange, are exempted from Korean income taxation by virtue of the Tax Exemption and Limitation Law. Under the U.S.-Korea tax treaty, capital gains realized by holders that are residents of the United States eligible for treaty benefits will not be subject to Korean taxation upon the disposition of our shares, with certain exceptions. In the absence of any applicable treaty or the exemption under the Tax Exemption and Limitation Law, a non-resident holder will generally be subject to Korean taxation on capital gains realized on a sale of our shares at the rate of the lesser of 27.5% of the gains or 11% of the gross sales proceeds until December 31, 2000 and the lesser of 26 7/8% of the gains and 10 3/4% of the gross sales proceeds thereafter. See "-Withholding of Taxes."

Application of the U.S.-Korea Tax Treaty Under the U.S.-Korea tax treaty, a resident of the United States means (i) a United States corporation and, (ii) any other person (except a corporation or any entity treated under United States law as a corporation) resident in the United States for purposes of its tax, but in the case of a person acting as partner or fiduciary only to the extent that the income derived by such person is subject to United States tax as the income of a resident. Further, the reduced Korean withholding tax rate on dividends and capital gains under the U.S.-Korea Tax Treaty would not be available if (a) the U.S. resident holders are certain investment or holding companies or (b) the dividends or capital gains derived by residents of the United States from our shares are effectively connected with the United States residents' permanent establishment in Korea or, in the case o f capital gains derived by an individual, (i) such United States resident maintains a fixed base in Korea for a period aggregating 183 days or more during the taxable year and our shares are effectively connected with such fixed base or (ii) such United States resident is present in Korea for 183 days or more during the taxable year.

Securities Transaction Tax

Under the Securities Transaction Tax Law of Korea, securities transaction tax to be imposed at the rate of 0.5% (this rate may be reduced to 0.3%, including other surtax, if traded through the Korea Stock Exchange or KOSDAQ) will not be imposed on the trading of shares through a foreign stock exchange on which the shares are listed. Although there has been no established precedent on the point of whether the Nasdaq National Market will be included in the definition of "foreign stock exchange" for the purpose of Securities Transaction Tax Law, it is likely that the securities transaction tax will not be imposed on the trading through the Nasdaq National Market. Further, securities transaction tax will not be applied if the sale is executed between non-residents without permanent establishments in Korea and the non-resident holder (together with our shares held by any entity which has a certain special relationship with such non-resident) did not own 10% or more of the total issued and outstanding shares at any time during the five years before the year within which the transfer occurs and the non-resident holder did not sell such shares through a securities broker in Korea.

Inheritance Tax and Gift Tax

Under Korean inheritance and gift tax laws, shares issued by Korean corporations are deemed located in Korea irrespective of where they are physically located or by whom they are owned. Therefore, Korean inheritance tax and gift tax are imposed with respect to our shares. The taxes are imposed currently at the rate of 10% to 50%, if the value of the relevant property is above a certain limit and vary according to the identity of the parties involved. At present, Korea has not entered into any tax treaty with respect to inheritance or gift tax.

Withholding of Taxes

Under Korean tax law, holders of our shares in the United States will generally be subject to Korean withholding taxes on the capital gains and dividend payments by us in respect of those shares, unless exempted by a relevant tax treaty or the Tax Exemption and Limitation Law. Failure to withhold Korean taxes may result in the imposition of the withholding tax itself and 10% penalty tax, and, if prosecuted, a criminal penalty of an imprisonment up to one year and/or a fine up to the tax amount, on the relevant withholding agent. We, as payer of dividends, will act as withholding agent for the collection of Korean tax on such dividend payment. The capital gains realized from the transfer of shares listed and traded on the Nasdaq National Market are exempt from Korean income taxation by virtue of the Tax Exemption and Limitation Law. Korean tax law provides that, in case of transfer of Korean shares, the Korean securities broker broking such transfer, or if there is no such securities broker, the purchaser is required to withhold the relevant Korean capital gains taxes.

UNITED STATES FEDERAL INCOME TAXATION

The following is a general discussion of the material United States federal income tax consequences of purchasing, owning, and disposing the common shares if you are a U.S. Holder (as defined below) and hold the common shares as capital assets for United States federal income tax purposes. This discussion does not address all of the tax consequences relating to the ownership of the common shares, and does not take into account U.S. Holders subject to special rules including:


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dealers in securities or currencies;

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financial institutions;

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tax-exempt entities;

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banks;

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life insurance companies;

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traders in securities that elect to mark-to-market their securities;

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persons that hold common shares as a part of a straddle or a hedging, or conversion transaction;

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persons liable for the alternative minimum tax;

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persons that actually or constructively owns 10% or more of our voting stock; or

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persons whose "functional currency" is not the U.S. dollar. This discussion is based on the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, its legislative history, final, temporary, and proposed Treasury regulations, published rulings and court decisions, all as currently in effect. These laws are subject to change, possibly on a retroactive basis. You are a "U.S. Holder" if you are:

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a citizen or resident of the United States;

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a corporation, partnership or other entity created or organized in or under the laws of the United States or any political subdivision thereof;

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an estate the income of which is subject to United States federal income taxation regardless of its source;

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a trust:

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if a United States court can exercise primary supervision over the trust's administration and one or more United States persons are authorized to control all substantial decisions of the trust; or

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that has elected to be treated as a United States person under applicable Treasury regulations. This discussion addresses only United States federal income taxation.

F. DIVIDENDS AND PAYING AGENT

Not applicable.

G. STATEMENTS BY EXPERTS

Not applicable.

H. DOCUMENTS ON DISPLAY

Not applicable

I. SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION

See Note 2 of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

ITEM 11. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Market Risk Disclosure

Market risk generally represents the risk that losses may occur in the value of financial instruments as a result of movements in market rates of interest and foreign exchange. The Company's primary market risk exposures are fluctuations in exchange rates, interest rates and equity prices. The Company is exposed to foreign exchange risk related to export sales denominated in foreign currency. All of the Company's export sales are denominated in U.S. Dollars, regardless of the currencies of the countries/regions in which the purchasers are located. For the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company had an aggregate 1,736,500 thousand Won export sales, accounting for 68% of the Company's total revenues. The Company has no other significant foreign currency denominated revenue. As a result, changes in the foreign exchange rate between the Won and the Dollar may significantly affect the Company due to the effect of such changes on the amount of payment, denominated in Won, the Company receives from foreign purchasers on the export sales. As of December 31, 2011, all of the Company's liabilities are denominated in Won. Therefore, if the Won depreciates against the Dollar by 10% and all other variables are held constant from their levels for the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company estimates that the payment receivable from its overseas customers will decrease by approximately 46,132 thousand Won ($39,820) in 2011. The Company is exposed to interest rate risk due to significant amounts of short-term and long-term debt. Upward fluctuations in interest rates increase the cost of additional debt. However, as of December 31, 2011, the Company had no floating rate borrowings. Currently the Company does not use any derivatives or other financial instruments to mitigate these risks discussed above.

ITEM 12. DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OTHER THAN EQUITY SECURITIES

Not applicable.

PART II

ITEM 13. DEFAULTS, DIVIDEND ARREARAGES AND DELINQUENCIES

The Company currently has the default interest payment of 1,093,205 thousand Won ($943,638).

Due to the recurring losses from operations, Meridian was not able to meet the repayment schedule. As of December 31, 2011, Meridian has not paid 3,053,294 thousand Won of principal and 1,090,818 thousand Won of accrued interest outstanding to financial institutions, and 757,896 thousand Won of accounts payable to various vendors.

The details of the debt restructuring of the Company, which is disclosed in Item 8 and Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements in this report, were reported in the form 6-K filed on March 28, 2004.

ITEM 14. MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS AND USE OF PROCEEDS

Not applicable.

ITEM 15. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES


A. Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management has evaluated, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Director, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act, as of December 31, 2011. There are inherent limitations to the effectiveness of any system of disclosure controls and procedures, including the possibility of human error and the circumvention or overriding of the controls and procedures. Accordingly, even effective disclosure controls and procedures can only provide reasonable assurance of achieving their control objectives. Based upon our evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Director concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report. Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Commissions rules and forms, and that it is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Director, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.


B. Managements Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Our internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, and under the supervision of, our principal executive, principal operating and principal financial officers, and effected by our board of directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

 


Our internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of our assets; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of our management and directors; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

 


Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting is not intended to provide absolute assurance that a misstatement of our financial statements would be prevented or detected. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.


Our management has completed an assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2011 based on criteria in Internal Control  Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Based on this assessment, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2011.


 

C. Attestation Report of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

This annual report does not include an attestation report of the companys registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Managements report was not subject to attestation by the companys registered public accounting firm pursuant to temporary rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permits the company to provide only managements report in this annual report.

 

 

 


D. Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the year covered by this annual report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.


ITEM 16A. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT

The Company does not yet have an audit committee financial expert.

ITEM 16B. CODE OF ETHICS

The Company does not have in place a written code of ethics that applies to its executive, financial or accounting officers or to persons performing similar functions. The Company is dependent upon its president to lead by example and has faith in his ability to do so. The Company does not plan to grant any waiver, including an implicit waiver, from a provision of the code of business conduct and ethics to any person.

ITEM 16C. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

(a) Audit Fees: In the fiscal year 2011, the Company was charged 35,440,613 Won ($33,189.6) for professional services rendered by its auditors for the audit of the Company's annual financial statements or services normally provided in connection with statutory and regulatory filings for the fiscal year 2011.

(b) Audit-Related Fees During the last two fiscal years, the Company paid $nil for professional services rendered by the current or former auditors for audit-related services..

(c) Tax Fees During the last two fiscal years, the Company paid $nil for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning.

(d) All Other Fees During the last two fiscal years, the Company paid $nil for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for services other than those described under (a) through (c).

(e) The Company's board of directors is currently acting as the audit committee. The board approves all of the services provided by the principal accountants.

(f) Percentage of work performed by persons other than the principal accountant's full-time, permanent employees: 0%

ITEM 16D. EXEMPTIONS FROM THE LISTING STANDARDS FOR AUDIT COMMITTEES

Not Applicable.

ITEM 16E. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY THE ISSUER AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS

Not Applicable.

Part III

ITEM 17. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The Company has responded to Item 18 in lieu of this item.

ITEM 18. FINACIAL STATEMENTS

Meridian Co., Ltd.

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the Years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

Table of Contents


Independent Auditors' Report

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

Consolidated Statements of Income

 

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Deficiency

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements






































REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM



To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Meridian Co., Ltd.


We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Meridian Co., Ltd., and subsidiary (the Company) as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, and the related consolidated statements of operations, shareholders deficiency, and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the consolidated financial statements based on our audits.


We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purposes of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.


In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Meridian Co., Ltd. and subsidiary as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, and the results of their operations and cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.


The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company's significant accumulated deficit and working capital deficit raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.


/s/ Choi, Kim & Park LLP


Los Angeles, California

July 23, 2012


































Meridian Co., Ltd. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Balance Sheets

As of December 31, 2011 and 2010

(in thousands of Korean Won ())






 



 2011 (in US$)



 



 (Note 4)



 

ASSETS

 (unaudited)

2011

2010

 






 

Current assets :




 


Cash and cash equivalents (Note 3)

 $ 35,709

         41,369

           7,423

 


Trade accounts receivable - less allowance for doubtful accounts




 


of 12,559 (USD 10,841) in 2011 and 297,840 in 2010 (Notes 3 and 6)

  405,352

 469,601

 54,887

 


Short-term loans - less allowance for doubtful accounts




 


of 37,791 (USD 32,621) in 2011 and 37,791 in 2010

  -

 -

 35,000

 


Other accounts receivable - less allowance for doubtful accounts




 


of nil in 2011 and 2010

  59,152

 68,528

 40,028

 


Inventories, net (Note 7)

  245,654

 284,591

 134,932

 


Other current assets

  29,105

 33,719

 46,348

 






 


Total current assets

  774,972

 897,808

 318,618

 






 






 

Property, plant and equipment, net (Notes 3 and 8)

  3,579

 4,147

 16,466

 

Security deposits

  43,271

 50,130

 4,208

 

Patents and trademarks, net of amortization (Notes 3 and 10)

  -

 -

 188

 






 






 


TOTAL ASSETS

 $ 821,822

       952,085

       339,480

 






 






 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.






(Continued)

Meridian Co., Ltd. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Balance Sheets

As of December 31, 2011 and 2010

(in thousands of Korean Won ())






 



 2011 (in US$)



 



 (Note 4)



 

LIABILITIES AND DEFICIENCY

 (unaudited)

2011

2010

 






 

Current liabilities




 


Accounts payable

 $     2,167,623

    2,511,192

    2,346,450

 


Current portion of long-term accounts payable (Note 2)

           654,204

           757,896

          863,102

 


Short-term borrowings (Note 11)

           506,258

           586,500

          681,500

 


Current portion of long-term borrowings (Note 12)

        3,377,104

        3,912,375

        3,343,983

 


Accrued expenses

           943,638

        1,093,205

         919,804

 


Advanced received

           132,653

           153,679

         303,585

 


Deferred warranty revenue

             80,769

             93,571

          31,971

 


Other current liabilities

             46,931

             54,363

           49,917

 


Total current liabilities

        7,909,180

        9,162,781

        8,540,312

 






 

Long-term borrowings (Note 12)

           560,277

           649,081

       1,298,163

 

Accrued severance benefits (Note 13)

           157,421

           182,373

          167,123

 


Total liabilities

        8,626,878

        9,994,235

      10,005,598

 






 

Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)

  -  

  -  

  -  

 






 

Deficiency (Note 15)




 


Meridian Co. shareholders' deficiency




 


   Common stock - par value 100 WON per share; 100 million shares




 


authorized; issued and outstanding 36,594 and 35,094 thousand

        3,158,752

        3,659,415

        3,509,415

 


shares at December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010




 


   Additional paid-in capital

        5,365,548

        6,215,988

        6,232,505

 


   Accumulated deficit  

    (16,329,356)

    (18,917,553)

    (19,121,226)

 


   Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

                                 -  

                                 -  

             90,024

 


Total Meridian Co. shareholders' deficiency

      (7,805,056)

      (9,042,150)

      (9,289,282)

 






 


Non-controlling interest

                                 -  

                                 -  

         (376,836)

 






 


Total deficiency

      (7,805,056)

      (9,042,150)

      (9,666,118)

 






 


TOTAL LIABILITIES AND DEFICIENCY

 $        821,822

       952,085

       339,480

 






 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.




Meridian Co., Ltd. and Subsidiaries

 Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)

For the Years Ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

(in thousands of Korean Won (), except per share amounts and number of shares)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 2011 (in US$)

 

 

 

 

 

 (Note 4)

 

 

 

 

 

 (unaudited)

2011

2010

2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales  (Notes 3 and 20)

$  2,204,863 

 2,554,333 

 1,338,690 

 1,373,379 

 

 





Cost of sales

1,071,630 

1,241,483 

702,851 

441,416 

 

Gross profits

1,133,233 

1,312,850 

635,839 

931,963 

 

 





Selling, general and administrative expenses

613,976 

711,290 

1,444,790 

2,701,781 

Research and development expenses

221,376 

256,464 

170,506 

283,237 

 

Income(loss) from operations

297,881 

345,096 

(979,457)

(2,053,055)

 

 





Other income (expense) (Note 16)





 

Interest income

63 

72 

44 

52 

 

Interest expense

(202,759)

(234,896)

(230,784)

(231,489)

 

Foreign transaction loss

(402)

(466)

(21,605)

(14,660)

 

Income (expense) on foreign currency translation, net

2,644 

3,063 

(53,520)

(148,378)

 

Loss from sales of subsidiary equity

(1,238)

(1,434)

 

Other, net

52,242 

60,527 

(128,036)

(49,878)

Total other income (expense)

(149,450)

(173,134)

(433,901)

(444,353)

 

Income (loss) before  provision (benefit) for income taxes

148,431 

171,962 

(1,413,358)

(2,497,408)

 

 





Income taxes (Note 17)

 

Net income (loss)

148,431 

171,962 

(1,413,358)

(2,497,408)

 

Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest

171,130 

235,924 

 

 





 

Net Income (loss) attributable to Meridian Co., LTD.

148,431 

171,962 

(1,242,228)

(2,261,484)

 

 





Other comprehensive income





 

Foreign exchange translation gain during the period

(77,703)

(90,024)

28,084 

66,351 

 

 





 

    Comprehensive income (loss)

70,728 

81,938 

(1,214,144)

(2,195,133)

 

 





 

 





Net income (loss) per common share (Note 18)





 

Basic and diluted

$  0.004 

    5 

    (40)

    (71)

 

 





Weighted average number of common shares





 

Basic and diluted

 36,483,197 

 36,483,197 

 35,094,156 

 35,094,156 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.



Meridian Co., Ltd. and Subsidiaries

     Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Deficiency

For the Years Ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

(in thousands of Korean Won (), except shares data)














Accumulated

Deficiency



Common Stock Issued

Additional


Other

Attributable to





Paid-in

Accumulated

Comprehensive

Non-Controlling



Shares

Amount

Capital

Deficit

Income (Loss)

Interest

Total

Balance at January 1, 2009

35,094,156

 3,509,415

 6,232,505 

15,617,514)

  (4,411)

            - 

(5,880,005)

Net income (loss)




(2,261,484)


 (235,924)

(2,497,408)

Other comprehensive loss:








  Foreign translation loss

-

 -

 - 

 66,351 

 21,232 

87,583 

Balance at December 31, 2009

35,094,156

 3,509,415

 6,232,505 

(17,878,998)

 61,940 

  (214,692)

(8,289,830)









Net income (loss)




(1,242,228)


 (171,130)

(1,413,358)

Other comprehensive loss:








  Foreign translation loss

-

 -

 - 

 28,084 

 8,986 

37,070 

Balance at December 31, 2010

35,094,156

 3,509,415

 6,232,505 

(19,121,226)

 90,024 

  (376,836)

(9,666,118)









Issuance of common shares

1,500,000

 150,000

 15,194 




165,194 

Net income (loss)




171,962 



171,962 

Disposal of subsidiary equity



 (31,711)

31,711 

 (90,024)

 376,836 

286,812 

Balance at December 31, 2011

36,594,156

 3,659,415

 6,215,988 

(18,917,553)

            - 

             - 

(9,042,150)









Balance at December 31, 2010

(in US$)








(Note 4)

35,094,156

 $3,029,274

 $5,379,805 

$ (16,505,159)

 $77,703 

 $ (325,278)

$ (8,343,655)









Issuance of common shares

1,500,000

 129,478

 13,115 




142,593 

Net income (loss)




148,431 



148,431 

Disposal of subsidiary



 (27,372)

27,372 

 (77,703)

 325,278 

247,575 

Balance at December 31, 2011

36,594,156

 $3,158,752

 $5,365,548 

$ (16,329,356)

     $        - 

    $          - 

$ (7,805,056)

















 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.












Meridian Co., Ltd. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the Years Ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009

(in thousands of Korean Won())







2011 (in US$)





(Note 4)





(unaudited)

2011

2010

2009






CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES :

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

$

148,431 

     171,962

   (1,413,358)  

   (2,497,408)  

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) from operations to net cash used in operating activities










Depreciation

11,288 

13,078 

24,912 

38,172 

Provision for severance benefits

31,262 

36,218 

33,322 

75,583 

Bad debt expenses, net

34,892 

40,423 

597,637 

1,211,828 

Amortization of intangible assets

162 

188 

189 

189 

Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment

6,085 

Equity in loss(gain) of investee

393 

Loss on impairment of equity method investment securities

37,382 

Loss from sales of subsidiary equity

1,237 

1,434 

Loss on disposal of inventory

54,606 

Loss on obsolete inventory

28,458 

32,969 

29,617 

Loss from correction of accounting error

5,494 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities





Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable

(414,348)

(480,023)

99,737 

397,375 

Decrease (increase) in inventory

(155,013)

(179,583)

136,594 

122,987 

Decrease (increase) in other current assets

(26,646)

(30,870)

(31,174)

39,281 

Decrease (increase) in security deposits

7,088 

Increase (decrease) in accounts payable - trade

231,900 

268,657 

(26,928)

(82,593)

Increase (decrease) in accounts payable - other

138,561 

160,524 

195,210 

709,664 

Increase (decrease) in other current liabilities

73,996 

85,725 

319,424 

82,522 

Severance payments

(77,485)

Other

17,352 

20,094 

32,080 

(45,294)

Sub-total

(26,899)

(31,166)

1,514,187 

2,479,710 






Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

121,532 

140,796 

100,829 

(17,698)











CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES :





Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment

12,064 

Proceeds from sales of subsidiary equity

8,631 

10,000 

Increase in short-term loans

(35,000)

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment

(992)

(1,150)

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

7,639 

8,850 

12,064 

(35,000)











CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES :





Proceeds from issuance of common stocks

142,593 

165,194 

Proceeds from short-term borrowings

29,500 

Proceeds from long-term borrowings

34,512 

Payment of long-term accounts payable

(8,611)

Repayment of short-term borrowings

(82,002)

(95,000)

(3,000)

Repayment of current portion of long-term debt

(160,460)

(185,894)

Repayment of long-term borrowings

(108,100)

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

(99,869)

(115,700)

(111,100)

55,401 











EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS





NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

29,302 

33,946 

1,793 

2,703 






CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR

6,407 

7,423 

5,630 

2,927 






CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR

$

35,709 

       41,369

            7,423

            5,630











SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION





Cash paid for interest

$

52,462 

       61,051

          76,852

          81,300

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NONCASH FINANCING ACTIVITIES





Accrued severance benefits transferred to other current liability

$

18,018 

       20,968

          11,553

          19,031






The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.







Meridian Co., Ltd. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(in thousands of Korean Won ())

 


Note 1. Nature of Operation


Meridian Co., Ltd. (Meridian), incorporated on April 19, 1994 under the laws of the Republic of Korea ("Korea"), and its subsidiary (hereinafter collectively referred to as the Company), are in the business of developing, manufacturing and selling of integrated medical equipment in domestic (Korea) and overseas markets.


On March 4, 2002, Meridian acquired 100% ownership of Meridian America Medicals, Inc. located in the city of Irvine, California, USA to establish a distribution post for the North American market. On December 13, 2004 and February 15, 2005, Meridian America Medicals, Inc. (MAMI) issued new common stock, of which the shares were entirely subscribed by a non-controlling shareholder, Meridian Medical, Inc. (MMI) Consequently, the ownership by Meridian was diluted from 100% to 75.76%. As of December 31, 2011, the Company excluded MAMI from the consolidated financial statement since the Company disposed the remaining shares in MAMI on September 1, 2011. However, the consolidated financial statements for all years presented do not reflect the disposal as discontinued operation because significant cash inflows are expected to be recognized by the remaining entity as a result of a migration of revenues from the disposed component after the disposal transaction.


On September 29, 2005, Meridian acquired 100% ownership of Rapha & Health Co., Ltd. for 50,000 in cash to systemize its sales process in domestic (Korean) market. On June 7, 2006, Rapha & Health Co., Ltd. changed its name to Meitian Co., Ltd.  However, Meitian Co., Ltd. ceased its operation in April 2008 so that Meridian could concentrate its resources on the overseas markets.



Note 2. Liquidity and Going Concern


Unlike the net loss of 1,413,358 for the year ended December 31, 2010, the Company recorded net profit of 171,962 for the years ended 2011. However, the Company still had an accumulated deficit of 18,917,553 and working capital deficits of 8,264,973 of as of December 31, 2011. The Companys principal source of liquidity is 41,369 of cash, 482,161 of trade accounts receivable and 68,528 other accounts receivable as of December 31, 2011. Such conditions including the Company's inability to comply with debt restructuring approved by the Court in Korea in 2004 and its negative working capital position raise substantial doubt about the Companys ability to continue as a going concern. These operating results occurred while the Company continues to develop and commercialize new products. These factors have placed a significant strain on the financial resources of the Company. The ability of the Company to overcome these challenges depends on its capacity to continue generating higher revenue and achieving positive cash flows , its profitability and continued sources of debt and equity financing. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. Accordingly, the financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts, classification of liabilities, or any other adjustments that might result should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.


On August 4, 2003, when Meridian suffered deteriorated liquidity, the bank accounts of Meridian were suspended from the transactions such as check clearing and direct deposits. In addition, on February 27, 2004, Chooncheon District Court in Korea approved the Companys debt restructuring plan (or composition) for the total debt of 4,697,927, which constituted approximately 68% of the total outstanding borrowings and payables of Meridian at that time. The creditors who have agreed to the debt restructuring include the following:


Account

 

Creditor

 

Amount

Borrowings

 

Woori Bank

 

             391,787

 

 

SMIABS Specialty Co., Ltd.

 

1,000,000

 

 

Rainbow Specialty Securitization Co., Ltd.

 

500,000

 

 

Korea Technology Credit Guarantee Fund

 

1,151,884

 

 

Small Business Corporation

 

300,000

 

 

Korea Exchange Bank

 

125,831

 


 

Shinhan Bank

 

41,612

 

 

    Subtotal financial institutions

 

3,511,114

Accounts payable

 

Various vendors

 

1,186,813

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

            4,697,927

 

The original terms of the borrowings, which include secured 34,200 and unsecured 3,476,914 of debts to various financial institutions, were alleviated. The new terms require installment payments over 7 years through 2013 at the fixed interest rate of 3.5% per annum. All accrued and unpaid interests on the borrowings were forgiven.

 

 

New terms were obtained for the accounts payable due to various vendors, which require installment repayments over 3 years through 2007 at no interest.

 

In January 2005, Woori Bank exercised its security right on an apartment owned by Meridian. The proceeds of 42,837 from foreclosure were used to pay debt principal, interest and other direct expenses related to the foreclosure.

 

Aside from the debt restructuring, Meridian had a borrowing from Chohung Bank (Chohung Bank has been merged into Shinhan Bank as of April 1, 2006), which was not included in the original restructuring plan, as the bank did not agree to the terms. In December 2005, Chohung Bank exercised its security right on the land and building, which had been provided as collaterals by Meridian. The proceeds of 883,308 from the foreclosure, was paid to preemptive other creditors and Chohung Bank. Subsequent to the foreclosure, the original debt restructuring plan was modified to include the outstanding principal of 1,074,455 to Chohung Bank. The repayments under the modified plan were scheduled as follows:

 

 

2007

 

2008

 

2009

 

2010

 

2011

 

2012

 

2013

 

Total

Principal

650,757

 

650,757

 

650,757

 

650,757

 

650,757

 

650,757

 

650,756

 

4,555,298

Interest

 159,435

 

136,659

 

113,883

 

91,106

 

68,329

 

45,553

 

22,777

 

637,742

Total

810,192

 

787,416

 

764,640

 

741,863

 

719,086

 

696,310

 

673,533

 

5,193,040

 

In December 2008, Korea Technology Credit Guarantee Fund reduced their original principal from 1,151,884 to 1,142,064. The repayments under the re-modified plan were scheduled as follows:

 

 

2007

 

2008

 

2009

 

2010

 

2011

 

2012

 

2013

 

Total

Principal

456,966

 

649,082

 

649,082

 

649,082

 

649,082

 

649,082

 

649,081

 

4,351,457

Interest

 481,388

 

158,465

 

162,399

 

150,251

 

138,315

 

45,461

 

22,727

 

1,159,006

Total

938,354

 

807,547

 

811,481

 

799,333

 

787,397

 

694,543

 

671,808

 

5,510,463

 

 

 

However, due to the recurring losses from operations, Meridian was not able to meet the repayment schedule. As of December 31, 2011, Meridian has not paid 3,053,294 of principal and 1,090,818 of accrued interest outstanding to financial institutions, and 757,896 of accounts payable to various vendors. However, the Company continuously tries to pay overdue principal and interest under the consultation with the creditor.


The status of the restructuring plan is reported to Chooncheon District Court, Korea every quarter. However, under the restructuring plan (or composition), the Court does not have authorities to dictate or supervise day-to-day financial activities, which is typical for court receivership. Therefore, any additional debt or equity financing could be made with no intervention from the Court.


Meridian continuously carried out an aggressive global marketing with the funds raised in 2011. As a result, the Company generated 345,096 operating profit for the year ended December 31, 2011. Despite of this effort, due to the global financial crisis and the entrance of imitation machines in export market, the Companys performance is not easy to eliminate the accumulated deficit. However, the Company has a plan for attract new foreign investment that will improve financial structures and reinforce the R&D activity and marketing activity.



Note 3. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies


The consolidated financial statements are presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP). Significant accounting policies followed by the Company in the preparation of the accompanying consolidated financial statements are summarized below.


Principles of Consolidation


The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Meridian, the parent company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Meitian Co., Ltd. All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated.


Revenue Recognition


Revenue is recognized pursuant to applicable accounting standards including Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No. 101 (SAB 101), Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements, and SAB 104, Revenue Recognition. SAB 101 as amended and SAB 104 summarize certain points of the SEC staffs views in applying generally accepted accounting principles to revenue recognition in financial statements and provide guidance on revenue recognition issues in the absence of authoritative literature addressing a specific arrangement or a specific industry. The Companys revenue recognition policy complies with the requirements of SAB 101 and SAB 104.


Revenues from the sale of products and the rendering of services are recognized when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have been transferred to the customer and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company recognizes revenue from sales of products when the products are shipped to the customers. For medical equipment, the Companys sales policy does not allow returns unless the products are defective. The customers acceptance is governed by the terms on the contract or arrangement, and any transactions not meeting the predetermined conditions are not recorded as revenue.


Use of Estimates


The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying disclosures. The most significant estimates and assumptions relate to the allowance for doubtful accounts, inventory write-down due to decline in market value and deferred tax valuation allowance. Although these estimates are based on managements best knowledge of current events and actions that the Company may undertake in the future, actual results may be different from the estimates.


Cash and Cash Equivalents


Cash and cash equivalents include all cash balances and highly liquid investments, including term deposits and short-term bonds which are readily convertible into known amounts of cash and have an original maturity of three months or less. For the purposes of the statements of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid instruments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.


Allowance for Doubtful Accounts


Allowance for doubtful accounts is estimated based on analysis of individual accounts and past experience of collection. When circumstances indicate that collection of an accounts receivable is doubtful, an allowance and a charge against earnings are recognized. When circumstances indicate that collection of an accounts receivable is not to be realized, the outstanding accounts receivable and the associated allowance are written off.


Concentrations of credit risk

 

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to a concentration of credit risk consist primarily of cash, cash equivalents, short-term and long-term investments and accounts receivable. The Company places its cash primarily in deposit accounts with reputable financial institutions. The Company's accounts receivable are derived primarily from revenue earned from customers located in the U.S., Europe and Korea. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers' financial condition and, generally, requires no collaterals from its customers. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts receivable based upon the expected collectability of accounts receivable. There was 317,409 write-off in the year ended December 31, 2011 and was 522,823 write-off in 2010.


In 2011, the Company had two customers that each represented more than 10% of its revenues, one of which represented approximately 43.2% of revenues and the other which represented approximately 14.3% of revenues. In 2010, the Company had one customer represented approximately 55.8% of revenues. In 2009, the Company had two customers that each represented more than 10% of its revenues, one of which represented approximately 47.5% of revenues and the other which represented approximately 11% of revenues.


At December 31, 2011, the Company had one customer that accounted for 96% of account receivable. At December 31, 2010, the Company had one customer that accounted for 77% of accounts receivable.

 

Value - Added Taxes

 

Under the Korean Value-Added Tax ("VAT") law, the Company pays a 10% VAT on each purchase of VAT-taxable goods or services("input VAT") and collects VAT from its customers equal to 10% of sales ("output VAT"). The net amount is recorded as prepaid VAT, if the input VAT is greater than the output VAT, or VAT payable if the output VAT is greater than the input VAT.

 

Inventories

 

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated selling cost. The cost of inventories is determined on the average cost method. The Company reviews the components of inventories on a regular basis for excess or obsolete inventories and makes appropriate adjustments to the value of inventories in the period that such excess or obsolete inventories are identified.

 

 

Investment in Affiliate

 

Investee entities, in which the Company may exercise significant influence, but not control, are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Whether the Company exercises significant influence with respect to an investee depends on an evaluation of several factors including, among others, representation on the entitys board of directors and ownership level, generally 20% to 50% interest in the voting securities of the entity including voting rights associated with the Companys holdings in common, preferred and other convertible instruments in the entity. Under the equity method of accounting, the Companys share of the earnings or losses of these entities is included in the equity income (loss) section of the consolidated statements of operations.


Determination of impairment is based on the consideration of such factors as operating results, business plans and estimated future cash flows. Net realizable value is determined through the use of such methodologies as discounted cash flows, valuation of recent financings and comparable valuations of similar companies.

 

Property, Plant and Equipment

 

Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Significant additions or improvements extending useful lives of assets are capitalized. However, normal maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.

 

Depreciation is computed by the declining-balance method using rates based on useful lives of 4 years.

 

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

 

The Company reviews for the impairment of long-lived assets, whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. An impairment loss would be recognized when estimated undiscounted future net cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition are less than its carrying amount. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets.

 

No impairment loss was recognized in 2011, 2010 and 2009.

 

Intangible Assets

 

Intangible assets, which consist of patents and trademarks, are stated at cost less accumulated amortization computed using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives of 10 years.

 

Accrued Severance Benefits

 

Employees who have been with the Company for more than one year are entitled to lump-sum payments based on current rates of pay and length of service when they leave the Company. The Company's estimated liability under the plan which would be payable if all employees left on the balance sheet date is accrued in the accompanying balance sheets.

 

Through March 1999, under the National Pension Plan in Korea, the Company was required to transfer a certain portion of retirement allowances of employees to the National Pension Fund. The amount transferred will reduce the retirement and severance benefit amount to be payable to the employees and is accordingly reflected in the accompanying financial statements as a reduction from the accrued severance benefits liability. Since April 1999, however, under a new regulation, such transfers to the National Pension Fund became no longer required.

 

Shipping and Handling Costs

 

The Company includes shipping and handling costs in selling, general and administrative costs. Shipping and handling costs for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, amounted to 2,351, 2,623, and 4,202, respectively.

 

Research and Development Costs

 

Research and development costs consist primarily of payroll, depreciation expense and other overhead expenses which are all expensed as incurred until technological feasibility is reached. The Company has expensed 256,465, 170,506 and 283,237 during the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

 

Advertising Costs

 

The Company expenses advertising expenses as they are incurred. Advertising expenses for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 were 8,376, 5,099 and 10,372, respectively.

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

The estimated fair value reported in the consolidated financial statements have been determined using available market information and valuation methodologies, as applicable. The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and all other current assets and liabilities approximate their fair value because of their short term maturities at December 31, 2011 and 2010, unless otherwise stated. The fair value of non-current assets and liabilities approximate their carrying value unless otherwise stated. The fair value of the Company's long-term debt is based on interest rates that would be available to the Company for the issuance of debt with similar terms.

 

Income Taxes

 

Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment.

 

Other Comprehensive Income

 

Other comprehensive income refers to revenues, expenses, gains and losses that, under U.S GAAP are included in comprehensive income, but are excluded from net income as these amounts are recorded directly as an adjustment to shareholders deficiency. The Companys other comprehensive income is primarily comprised of foreign currency translation gain (loss).

 

Translation of Foreign Currency

 

The Company applies ASC 830, Foreign Currency Matters, for translating foreign currency into Korean Won in its consolidation of the financial statements. Upon consolidation of the Companys foreign subsidiary into the Companys consolidated financial statements, any balances with the subsidiary denominated in the foreign currency are translated at the exchange rate at year end. The financial statements of MAMI have been translated based upon US Dollar as the functional currency. MAMIs assets and liabilities were translated using the exchange rate at year end and income and expense items were translated at the average exchange rate for the year. The resulting translation adjustment was included in other comprehensive income (loss).

 

The Company used the exchange rates published by The Korea Financial Telecommunications & Clearings Institute.

 

Noncontrolling Interest in Consolidated Subsidiary

 

The Companys consolidated financial statements has included 100% of the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of its majority-owned subsidiary over which it has had effective control. The ownership interests of the other stockholders has been reflected as noncontrolling interests. For the year ended at December 31, 2011, the Company does not recognize the noncontrolling interests due to the disposal of the majority-owned subsidiary.

 

Earnings (Loss) Per Share

 

Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for all periods. Diluted earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing net earnings (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, increased by common stock equivalents. Common stock equivalents are calculated using the treasury stock method and represent incremental shares issuable upon exercise of the Companys outstanding stock options. However, potential common shares are not included in the denominator of the diluted earnings (loss) per share calculation when inclusion of such shares would be anti-dilutive, such as in a period in which a net loss is recorded.

 

Stock Option Plan

 

The Company previously applied the intrinsic value-based method of accounting prescribed by APB Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related interpretations, in accounting for its fixed stock option plan. As permitted, the Company had previously elected to adopt provisions of ASC 718, Compensation - Stock Compensation, for options granted to non-employees who perform services for the Company and the disclosure-only provisions of options granted to employees.

 

Pursuant to ASC Topic 718, the company measures the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of stock-based compensation based on the grant-date fair value of the award. The cost is recognized over the requisite service period, except for awards granted to retirement-eligible employees, which are fully expensed by the grant date. No compensation cost is recognized for awards that are subsequently forfeited. However, the Company did not recognize compensation cost related with stock options as the vesting period was completed up prior to 2004 for all outstanding options.

 

The fair value of stock options granted were estimated on the dates of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: dividend yield and expected volatility of nil for all years, risk-free interest rate of 5.64% to 9% and expected lives of 4 years. The weighted average fair value per stock option granted during 2001 was 607.

 

At December 31, 2011 there is no stock option plan outstanding.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

In October 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2009-13, Revenue Recognition (Topic 605)  Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements. This update establishes a selling price hierarchy for determining the selling price of a deliverable. The amendments of this update replaces the term fair value in the revenue allocation guidance with selling price to clarify that the allocation of revenue is based on entity-specific assumptions rather than assumptions of a marketplace participant. In conjunction with the FASBs deliberations on ASU 2009-13, the FASB considered whether similar changes should be made to the guidance in ASC 985, Software. The FASB considered whether alternatives for determining fair value or selling price should also apply to arrangements that have deliverables that are within the scope of ASC 985. The FASB observed that multiple deliverable arrangements in the software industry differ from multiple deliverable arrangements in other industries. As such, the higher threshold of VSOE for purposes of separating software deliverables was retained as was the use of the residual method, where appropriate. Instead, the FASB issued ASU 2009-14, Software (Topic 985) Certain Revenue Arrangements That Include Software Elements, which modified the scope of ASC 985 to exclude tangible products and certain software components of tangible products from its scope. The ASUs are effective for the revenue arrangements entered into or materially modified in fiscal year beginning on or after June 15, 2010. The Company adopted these amendments effective in the first quarter of 2011, and the adoption did not impact the Companys financial condition and results of operations as ASC 985 is still applicable for the Company.


In December 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-28, when to perform step 2 of the goodwill impairment test for reporting units with zero or negative carrying amounts (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force). The ASU modifies step 1 of the goodwill impairment test under ASC 350, Intangibles  Goodwill and Other, for reporting units with zero or negative carrying amounts to require an entity to perform step 2 of the goodwill impairment test if it is more likely than not that a goodwill impairment exists. In determining whether it is more likely than not that a goodwill impairment exists and whether an interim goodwill impairment test between annual test dates is necessary, an entity should consider whether there are adverse qualitative factors, including the examples provided in ASC paragraph 350-20-35-30, in determining whether an interim goodwill impairment test between annual test dates is necessary. The ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2010, for a public entity. The Company adopted the amendments, and the adoption did not impact the Companys financial condition and results of operations.


In May 2011, FASB issued ASU No. 2011-04, Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs to provide largely identical guidance about fair value measurement and disclosure requirements. This standard does not extend the use of fair value but, rather, provide guidance about how fair value should be applied where it already is required or permitted under IFRS. For U.S. GAAP, most of the changes are clarifications of existing guidance or wording changes to align with IFRS 13. A public entity is required to apply the ASU prospectively for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. Early adoption is not permitted for a public entity. In the period of adoption, a reporting entity will be required to disclose a change, if any, in valuation technique and related inputs that result from applying the ASU and to quantify the total effect, if practicable. The Company is currently assessing the potential impact of the guidance.


In September 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-08, Testing Goodwill for Impairment, to help entities perform their goodwill impairment test in a cost-effective manner. This ASU allows entities the option to perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that a reporting unit's fair value is less than its carrying amount prior to performing the two-step impairment test. An entity has the option to either perform a qualitative assessment or by-pass the qualitative assessment and proceed directly to Step 1 of the two-step goodwill impairment test for each of its reporting units. ASU 2011-08 is effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011 with early adoption permitted. The Company has early adopted this ASU and the adoption of ASU 2011-08 had no material impact on the Companys consolidated financial statements.


In June and December 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-05, Presentation of Comprehensive Income, and ASU 2011-12, Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05. The amended guidance requires an entity to present components of net income and other comprehensive income in one continuous statement, referred to as the statement of comprehensive income, or in two separate, but consecutive statements. The current option to report other comprehensive income and its components in the statement of stockholders equity will be eliminated. Although the new guidance changes the presentation of comprehensive income, there are no changes to the components that are recognized in net income or other comprehensive income under existing guidance. An entity should apply the ASU retrospectively. For a public entity, these ASUs are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have any impact on our consolidated financial statements.



Note 4. Convenience Translation into United States Dollar-Amounts

 

The Company reports its consolidated financial statements in Korean Won. The United States dollar (US dollar) amounts disclosed in the accompanying consolidated financial statements are presented solely for the convenience of the reader, and have been converted at the rate of 1,158.50 Korean Won to one US dollar, which is the noon buying rate of the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank of New York in effect on December 31, 2011. Such translations should not be construed as representations that the Korean Won amounts represent, have been, or could be, converted into, US dollars at that or any other rate. The US dollar amounts are unaudited and are not presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles generally accepted either in the Republic of Korea or the United States of America.

 


Note 5. Error Correction


The Company has not presented other comprehensive income item for the income statements while the accumulated comprehensive income has been illustrated in consolidated balance sheets and consolidated statement of changes in shareholders' deficiency. The other comprehensive income refers to revenues, expenses, gains and losses that, under U.S GAAP are included in comprehensive income, but are excluded from net income as these amounts are recorded directly as an adjustment to shareholders deficiency. The Companys other comprehensive income is primarily comprised of foreign currency translation gain (loss). The other comprehensive income is illustrated retrospectively in item 18. table Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) as net of tax. This error has no material effect on historical financial statements.



Note 6. Accounts Receivable

 

Trade and other accounts receivable at December 31 are as follows:



2011

2010

Trade

482,161 

352,727 

Others

68,528 

40,028 

 

550,689 

392,755 

Allowance for doubtful accounts

(12,560)

(297,840)

Accounts Receivable, net

538,129 

94,915 



Note 7. Inventories

 

Inventories are comprised of the following as of December 31:

 

 

 

2011

 

 

2010

 

Merchandise

 

       54,352

 

 

       54,352

 

Finished goods

 

39,632

 

 

33,965

 

Work-in-process

 

105,106

 

 

91,604

 

Raw material

 

346,866

 

 

219,420

 

 

 

545,956

 

 

399,341

 

Reserves

 

(261,365)

 

 

(264,409)

 

 

 

      284,591

 

 

      134,932

 

 

Merchandise consists of medical equipment, medical supplies and electronic equipment purchased and held for resale by the Company. Finished goods are comprised principally of alternative medical equipment manufactured by the Company.

 

 

Note 8. Property, Plant and Equipment

 

Property, plant and equipment are comprised of the following at December 31:

 

 

2011

 

 

2010

 

Machinery

       49,715

 

 

       55,276

 

Vehicles

-

 

 

-

 

Tools

47,900

 

 

47,900

 

Furniture and fixtures

931,432

 

 

930,281

 

 

1,029,047

 

 

1,033,457

 

Less accumulated depreciation

(1,024,900)

 

 

(1,016,991)

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

        4,147

 

 

       16,466

 

 

Depreciation expenses for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 were 13,078, 24,912 and 38,172, respectively.

 

 

Note 9. Equity Method Investment

 

The Company accounts for its ownership interest in Beijing Meridian Medicals Equipment Co., Ltd. ("Beijing Meridian") under the equity method of accounting and adjusts its investment balance for its share of Beijing Meridian income and losses. Beijing Meridians primary business is wholesale and retail of medical equipment in China.

 

In 2010, however the Company recognized 37,382 loss on impairment of equity method investments securities considering the factors indicating that a decrease in value of the investment has occurred.

 

 

Note 10. Patents and Trademarks

 

Patents and trademarks are comprised of the following at December 31:

 

 

2011

 

 

2010

 

Acquisition cost

        5,466

 

 

        5,466

 

Less accumulated amortization

(5,466)

 

 

(5,278)

 

Intangible assets, net

            -

 

 

          188

 

 

Amortization expenses for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 were 188, 188 and 188, respectively.

 

 

Note 11. Short-Term Borrowings

 

Short-term borrowings as of December 31 are as follows:

 

 

 

Annual

 

 

 

 

Creditor

 

interest rate

 

2011

 

2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other (third party individuals)

 

9 ~ 9.5 %

 

       586,500

 

       681,500

 

 

Note 12. Long-Term Borrowings

 

Long-term borrowings as of December 31 are as follows:

 

 

 

Annual

 

 

 

 

 

 

Creditor

 

interest rate

 

Maturity Date

 

2011

 

2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chohung Bank (Note a)

 

3.5 %

 

December 31, 2013

 

      1,074,455


      1,074,455

Korea Technology Credit

 

 

 

 

 




Guarantee Fund

 

3.5 %

 

December 31, 2013

 

 978,912 


 978,912 

Korea Exchange Bank

 

3.5 %

 

December 31, 2013

 

 125,831 


 125,831 

Woori Bank

 

3.5 %

 

December 31, 2013

 

 361,516 


 361,516 

Small Business

 

 

 

 

 




Corporation

 

3.5 %

 

December 31, 2013

 

 276,606 


 276,606 

Shinhan Bank

 

3.5 %

 

December 31, 2013

 

 34,137 


 39,827 

SMI ABS Specialty

 

 

 

 

 




Co., Ltd. (Note b)

 

3.5 %

 

December 31, 2013

 

 1,000,000 


 1,000,000 

Rainbow Specialty Sec

 

 

 

 

 




Co., Ltd. (Note b)

 

3.5 %

 

December 31, 2013

 

 500,000 


 500,000 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 4,351,457 


 4,357,147 

Less current portion

 

 

 

 

 

 (3,702,376)


 (3,058,984)

 

 

 

 

 

 

      649,081


      1,298,163

 

(Note a) Chohung Bank has been merged into Shinhan Bank as of April 1, 2006.

 

(Note b) The Company had issued two series of non-guaranteed corporate bonds in 2001. As explained in Note 2, the Company entered into debt restructuring plan including debentures. As a result, two series of debentures were reclassified to long-term borrowings and the maturity date was extended to December 31, 2013 with a reduced interest rate of 3.5% per annum. Details of debentures as of December 31, 2010, are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

Restructured

 

Original

 

 

Amount

 

Interest rate

 

Maturity

 

Interest rate

 

Maturity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1st debentures

 

     1,000,000

 

3.5%


December


12.15%


January 31,

 

 

 

 

 



31, 2013




2003

 

 

 

 

 








 

2nd debentures

 

       500,000

 

3.5%


December


13.92%


August 14,

 

 

 

 

 



31, 2013




2004

 

 

 

     1,500,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The repayment schedule for long-term borrowings as of December 31, 2011 is as follows:

 

Year

 

Amount

2012

 

       3,702,376

2013

 

649,081


 

       4,351,457

 

 

Note 13. Accrued Severance Benefits

 

Changes in accrued severance benefits for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 are summarized as follows:

 

 

2011

 

 

2010

 

Accrued severance benefits at beginning of year

     213,983

 

 

     192,214

 

Provision

36,218

 

 

33,322

 

Payments

(17,155)

 

 

(11,553)

 

Transfer to National Pension Fund

(4,063)

 

 

(4,063)

 

 

228,983

 

 

209,920

 

Less current portion

(46,610)

 

 

(42,797)

 

Balance at end of year

     182,373

 

 

     167,123

 

 

 

Note 14. Commitments

 

The Company leases its manufacturing and office facilities from non-affiliates. Current lease will be expired in October 2013. Thereafter, the management expects to renew its lease agreement on an annual basis. Total rent expense were 62,500, 72,438 and 135,735 for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

 

Total future minimum lease payment under current operating lease is 50,000 for the year ending December, 31.

 


Note 15. Shareholders Deficiency

 

The Companys capital stock consists entirely of common stock with a par value of 100 Won and the number of authorized, issued and outstanding shares as of December 31, 2010 and 2009 are as follows:

 

 

2011

 

2010

Authorized shares

100,000,000

 

100,000,000

Issued and outstanding shares

36,594,156

 

35,094,156

 

In April 2007, the Company raised 517,000 Won from twenty non-U.S. investors for total 933,506 common shares at the price of 554 Won per share and warrants to purchase 133,358 common shares at 950 Won per share. As of December 31 2009, due to the end of exercisable period, those warrants are not effective any more.

 

In June 2007, the Company raised US$350,000 from one non-U.S. investor for 700,000 common shares at the price of US$0.50 per share.

 

In December 2007, the Company raised 1,779,000 Won from forty nine non-U.S. investors for total 1,976,666 common shares at the price of 900 Won per share.

 

On September 4, 2008, the Company issued 90,000 shares of common stock (par value 100 Won) in exchange for investor relations and marketing services with the fair value to the Company of 51,822. The shares issued were valued at the trading price of the company's common stock as of the date of authorization for the issuance.

 

In January 2011, the Company raised US$150,000 from one US investor for total 1,500,000 common shares at the price of US$0.10 per share.


The Company has legally issued its shares and complied with the filing requirements pursuant to the SEC regulations. However, 13,975,159 common shares issued through S-8 registrations, (i) for acquisition of By George Holdings, (ii) debt-for-equity swap on October 21, 2004 and (iii) service fee for IR and marketing activities, have not been included in the Korean Commercial Registration Office due to the different requirements of the share issuance between the US and Korean Commercial Laws. The number of outstanding shares and capital stock as of December 31, 2011 in SEC and in Korean Commercial Registration Office are as follows:

 

 

 

 

Korean Commercial

 

SEC

 

Registration Office

Number of outstanding shares

36,594,156

 

20,821,182

Capital Stock

                3,659,415

 

                 2,082,118

 

However, regardless of registration in Korean Commercial Registration Office, every shareholders right and interest is not different.

 

 

Note 16. Other income (expense)

 

The Company classifies income (expense) items not generated from the routine business operation as net other of other income (expense). Net other for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 are 60,527, (128,036) and (49,878), respectively. The main components of net other of other income (expense) from the statements of operations and comprehensive income are as follows. For the year ended 2011, the Company classified 84,563 gain on condoned liability and (32,970) loss on disposition of inventory as net other. For the year ended 2010, the Company classified (54,606) loss on disposal of inventory, (37,382) loss on impairment of equity method investment securities and (29,617) loss on obsolete inventory, (5,494) loss from correction of accounting error as net other. For the year ended 2009, the Company classified (74,302) loss from correction of accounting error as net other.



Note 17. Income Taxes


The Company adopted ASC Subtopic 740-10-Income Taxes-Overall (FASB Interpretation No. 48), Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes which prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement process for recording in the financial statements, uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return.  Under ASC Subtopic 740-10, the impact of an uncertain income tax position on the income tax return must be recognized at the largest amount that is more-likely-not to be sustained upon audit by the relevant taxing authority.  An uncertain income tax position will not be recognized if it has less than a 50% likelihood of being sustained. ). Management believes that there are no significant unrecognized tax expense (benefits) as of December 31, 2011.


The Company recognizes federal and state tax liabilities or assets based on its estimate of taxes payable to or refundable by tax authorities in the current fiscal year. The Company also recognizes federal and state tax liabilities or assets based on its estimate of future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. A valuation allowance is required when it is more likely than not that the Company will not be able to realize all or a portion of our deferred tax assets.


Income tax provision from continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 were $0.


The provisions for income taxes reconcile to the amount computed by applying effective federal statutory income tax rate to income before provision for income taxes as follows:



 

2011

 

 

2010

 

Foreign tax

 

(26.60)%

 

 

(23.98)%

 

Federal tax at statutory tax rate

 

0.00%

 

 

(2.27)%

 

State tax, net of valuation allowance

 

0.00%


 

(0.39)%

 

Nondeductible expenses

 

1.60%

 

 

0.65%

 

Tax Credits

 

0.00%

 

 

0.00%

 

AMT

 

0.00%

 

 

0.00%

 

Expired NOL

 

(566.96)%

 

 

50.42%

 

Change of Valuation Allowance

 

591.96%

 

 

(24.43)%

 

Income Tax Provision

 

0.00%

 

 

0.00%

 

 

Deferred income taxes reflect the net effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of the deferred tax assets at December 31 consisted of the following:




2011


2010

Current Deferred Tax Asset (Liability)

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation

(56,404)

Allowance for accounts receivable


122,605 


208,145 






Non-current Deferred Tax Asset (Liability)





 





Net Operating Losses


1,892,946 


2,398,406 

Investment



134,624 

Intangible asset


(93,282)


(100,634)

Severance


54,350 


45,295 

 





Total Deferred Tax Asset


1,976,619 


2,629,433 

Less Valuation allowance


(1,976,619)


(2,629,433)

Net, deferred tax asset


 

 The significant component of the deferred tax asset (liability) at December 31, 2011 and 2010 resulted from net operating loss carry-forwards in the amount of approximately 9.1 billion Won and 10.5 billion Won, respectively.

 

In assessing the realization of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Based upon factors such as the scheduled reversal of temporary differences and projected future taxable income, management considers the scheduled reversal of deferred income tax assets and liabilities, the projected future taxable income, and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. Based upon the level of historical and projected taxable income, management believes it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will be realized. The valuation allowance decreased by 652.8 million Won for the year ended December 31, 2011.



Note 18. Income (loss) Per Share


Income (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the year. Diluted income (loss) per share is computed in a manner consistent with that of basic loss per share while giving effect to all potentially dilutive common shares that were outstanding during the period.


Income (loss) per share for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 is calculated as follows (in thousands of Korean won, except for per share amount and number of shares):




2011

2010

2009

Basic earnings per shares




Net income (loss)

171,962

(1,413,358)

(2,497,408)

Net income (loss) applicable to common shareholders

171,962

(1,413,358)

(2,497,408)

Weighted average common shares outstanding-basic 

36,483,197

35,094,156 

35,094,156 

Basic earnings per share

5

(40)

(71)



The Company has potentially dilutive common shares as of December 31, 2007, 2005 and 2004, however there were no dilutive effects as of December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009. Therefore, income (loss) per share is same as the diluted income (loss) per share.




Note 19. Related Party Transactions


Significant account balance with related company as of December 31 are summarized as follows:


Related party

Nature of Relationship

Account balance

2011

2010

 

MAMIs

 

 461,320

 -

Meridian Medical, Inc.

minority shareholder

Account Receivables



 

 

 

  461,320

         -




In 2010, the Company recognized 602,872 bad debt expenses and wrote off all remaining balance of 1,686,454 in regard to account receivables of Meridian Medical, Inc (MMI).


Significant transactions with related company for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 are summarized as follows:


Related party

Transactions

2011

2010

2009

Meridian Medical, Inc.

Sales

 1,102,372

  746,812

  652,436


Service fees

-

117,872

313,234

 

 

 1,102,372

  864,684

  965,670






In June 2004, the Company entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with MMI. Under the agreement, MMI was entitled to an exclusive distribution right in North American Market.


However, as of December 31, 2011, MMI is no longer a related party as minority shareholder since the Company disposed all remaining shares in MAMI in September 2011.



Note 20. Geographic Information

 

In 2011, the Company operated in one industry segment, the development and manufacturing of alternative medical equipment. The Company's identifiable assets are located in one geographic area, the Republic of Korea (also known as South Korea). Sales revenue is attributable to geographic locations based on the location of the customer, as follows, for the years ended December 31:

 

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

 

Export

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 North America

 

    1,102,372

 

      855,509

 

       693,543

 

  Asia

 

21,491

 

49,220

 

111,835

 

  Europe

 

523,205

 

327,126

 

186,687

 

  Other

 

89,432

 

44,993

 

107,966

 

 

 

1736,500

 

1,276,848

 

1,100,031

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic Sales

 

817,833

 

61,842

 

273,348

 

 

 

   2,554,333

 

   1,338,690

 

   1,373,379

 



Note 21. Legal Proceedings and Subsequent Events


On March 30, 2011, the Company filed a lawsuit pending in Patent Court of Korea against Duruwel Co., Ltd. relating to a patent infringement. While the Company believes that the ultimate resolution of this pending action will be favorable to the Company, financial positions or cash flows, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties.


On August 8, 2011, the Company filed a lawsuit against Dae Yang Medical Co., Ltd. in District Court of Korea, Seoul, alleging infringement of patent right. This case returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff and against the Company. The judgment was entered on the verdict by the court dismissing the claims on April 4, 2011. Subsequently, the Company filed an appeal on April 16, 2012. In the opinion of management, these matters are not expected to have a significant effect on the Company's financial position or results of operations.


Pursuant to NASD Rule 6530(e), any issuer listed on the Over-the-counter Bulletin Board (the OTCBB), which is where the common stock of the Company was listed, if that issuer is delinquent in its reporting obligation under SEC rules and regulation three times in a 24-month period, then that issuer is ineligible for quotation on the OTCBB for a period of one (1) year.  The Company received a letter from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) that due to this the Companys common stock would be removed from quotation on the OTCBB effective May 25, 2012 for a period of one year.  The Companys common stock is now traded on the Pink Sheets.


 















ITEM 19. EXHIBITS

Exhibit

 

12.1*

Section 302 Certification of the CEO

12.2*

Section 302 Certification

13.1*

Section 906 Certification of the CEO

13.2*

Section 906 Certification


101.INS** XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH** XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

101.CAL** XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

101.LAB** XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

101.PRE** XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

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________________________


*Filed herewith.


**Furnished herewith.





SIGNATURES


The registrant hereby certifies that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form 20-F and that it has duly caused and authorized the undersigned to sign this annual report on its behalf.


By: /s/In Beom Park

 Name: In Beom Park

 Title: President, CEO, Director

 Date: August 10, 2012







Exhibit 12.1.


Certifications


I, In Beom Park, certify, that:


1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 20-F of Meridian Co. Ltd. ;


2. Based on my knowledge, this annual report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this annual report;


3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this annual report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this annual report;


4. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f))) for the registrant and have:


a. Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the company, including its consolidated subsidiary, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;


b. Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;


c. Evaluated the effectiveness of the company's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and


d. Disclosed in this report any change in the registrants internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrants most recent annual report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control over financial reporting; and;


5. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):


a. All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the company's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and


b. Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.


By: /s/In Beom Park

 Name: In Beom Park

 Title: President, CEO, Director

 Date: August 10, 2012






Exhibit 12.2.


Certifications


I, Hyeon-Seong Myeong, certify, that:


1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 20-F of Meridian Co. Ltd. ;


2. Based on my knowledge, this annual report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this annual report;


3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this annual report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this annual report;


4. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f))) for the registrant and have:


a. Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the company, including its consolidated subsidiary, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;


b. Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;


c. Evaluated the effectiveness of the company's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and


d. Disclosed in this report any change in the registrants internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrants most recent annual report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control over financial reporting; and;


5. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):


a. All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the company's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and


b. Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.


By: /s/Hyeon-Seong Myeong

 Name: Hyeon-Seong Myeong

 Title: CFO, Director

 Date: August 10, 2012






Exhibit 13.1.


CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

 AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

 SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002


In connection with the Annual Report, as amended, of Meridian Co., Ltd. (the "Company") on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2011 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, In Beom Park, President of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to my knowledge:


(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and


(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and result of operations of the Company.


By: /s/In Beom Park

 Name: In Beom Park

 Title: President, CEO, Director

 Date: August 10, 2012






Exhibit 13.2.


CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002


In connection with the Annual Report, as amended, of Meridian Co., Ltd. (the "Company") on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2011 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, John YC Myung, Director, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to my knowledge:


(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and


(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and result of operations of the Company.


By: /s/Hyeon-Seong Myeong

 Name: Hyeon-Seong Myeong

 Title: CFO, Director

 Date: August 10, 2012