10-Q 1 v166361_10q.htm Unassociated Document

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q
 
x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2009

OR

o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Commission File Number
001-33709

CHINA ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING, INC.
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
51-05021250
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
     
105 Baishi Road, Jiuzhou West Avenue,
Zhuhai, People’s Republic of China
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
519070 
(Zip Code)

0086-756-8538908
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yes o No o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.  (Check one):

Large accelerated filer  ¨
Accelerated filer  x
Non-accelerated filer  ¨
Smaller reporting company  ¨
   
(Do not check if a smaller
 
   
reporting company)
 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes o No x    
 
There were 53,256,874 shares outstanding of registrant’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share, as of November 12, 2009.
 



CHINA ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING, INC.
FORM 10-Q QUARTERLY REPORT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

   
Page
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
1
         
ITEM 1.
 
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
1
         
   
Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008
 
2
         
   
Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
 
4
         
   
Unaudited Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
 
5
         
   
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity from January 1, 2009 to September 30, 2009
 
6
         
   
Notes to the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
 
7
         
ITEM 2.
 
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION
 
22
         
ITEM 3.
 
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK
 
30
         
ITEM 4.
 
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
31
         
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
 
33
         
ITEM 1.
 
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
 
33
         
   ITEM 1A.
 
RISK FACTORS
 
33
         
ITEM 2.
 
UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
 
35
         
ITEM 3.
 
DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
 
35
         
ITEM 4.
 
SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
 
36
         
ITEM 5.
 
OTHER INFORMATION
 
36
         
ITEM 6.
 
EXHIBITS
 
36
         
SIGNATURES
     
37
 

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION


ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The accompanying unaudited financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. The accompanying unaudited financial statements reflect all adjustments that, in the opinion of management, are considered necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows for the periods presented. The results of operations for such periods are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full fiscal year or for any future period. The accompanying unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements of China Architectural Engineering, Inc. as contained in its Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 on Form 10-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2009.
 
1

 
CHINA ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING, INC.
 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2008
(STATED IN US DOLLARS)
 
   
September 30,
2009
   
December 31,
2008
 
   
(unaudited)
       
ASSETS
           
Current assets
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 6,517,969     $ 9,516,202  
Restricted cash
    2,930       7,451,388  
Contract receivables, net
    84,268,586       71,811,627  
Costs and earnings in excess of billings
    24,393,864       15,988,920  
Job disbursements advances
    2,674,922       2,252,241  
Other receivables
    17,314,096       18,614,928  
Inventories
    291,633       308,842  
Deferred income taxes, current
    113,106       3,264  
Other current assets
    767,040       1,659,307  
Total current assets
    136,344,146       127,606,719  
                 
Non-current assets
               
Plant and equipment, net
    2,961,900       5,852,110  
Intangible assets
    75,664       50,720  
Goodwill
    7,995,896       7,995,896  
Other non-current asset
    -       32,137  
                 
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 147,377,606     $ 141,537,582  
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Current liabilities
               
Short-term bank loans
  $ 9,533,975     $ -  
Notes payable
    -       10,193,088  
Accounts payable
    27,667,418       35,510,827  
Billings over costs and estimated earnings
    16,115,529       5,358,527  
Amount due to shareholder
    4,635,428       924,687  
Other payables
    10,062,000       7,364,816  
Income tax payable
    2,939,329       2,318,743  
Business and other taxes payable
    1,918,736       3,304,522  
Other Accrual
    4,606,225       1,794,879  
Total current liabilities
    77,478,640       66,770,089  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
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CHINA ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING, INC.
 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Continued)
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2008
(STATED IN US DOLLARS)
 
   
September 30,
2009
   
December 31,
2008
 
   
(unaudited)
       
Non-current liabilities
           
Long term bank loans
  $ 128,599     $ 328,285  
Convertible bond payable, net
    23,645,242       24,907,170  
                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES
  $ 101,252,481     $ 92,005,544  
                 
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, 0 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008; Common stock, $0.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 53,256,874 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008
  $ 53,257     $ 53,257  
Additional paid in capital
    26,500,138       23,043,792  
Statutory reserves
    3,230,098       3,040,595  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    3,282,496       5,443,432  
Retained earnings
    13,089,426       17,940,421  
Total Company shareholders’ equity
    46,155,415       49,521,497  
Noncontrolling interests
    (30,290 )     10,541  
Total shareholders’ equity
    46,125,125       49,532,038  
  $ 147,377,606     $ 141,537,582  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
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CHINA ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING, INC.
 
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE THREE- AND NINE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008
(STATED IN US DOLLARS)
 
     
Three Months Ended
     
Nine Months Ended
 
     
September 30,
     
September 30,
 
     
2009
     
2008
     
2009
     
2008
 
Contract revenues earned
  $ 25,558,074     $ 55,978,184     $ 92,500,112     $ 122,707,679  
Cost of contract revenues earned
    (25,082,910 )     (38,595,231 )     (73,892,287 )     (83,537,317 )
Gross profit
  $ 475,164     $ 17,382,953     $ 18,607,825     $ 39,170,362  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    (5,548,946 )     (6,273,059 )     (17,619,775 )     (13,877,990 )
Income/(Loss) from operations
  $ (5,073,782 )   $ 11,109,894     $ 988,050     $ 25,292,372  
Interest income
    4,835       3,622       54,800       45,827  
Interest expense
    (1,741,368 )     (1,356,085 )     (4,524,936 )     (2,888,111 )
Other income
    335,104       177,114       495,560       342,075  
Income/(Loss) before taxation on Continuing Operations
  $ (6,475,211 )   $ 9,934,545     $ (2,986,526 )   $ 22,792,163  
Income tax
    (114,113 )     (30,945 )     (114,113 )     (147,925 )
Discontinued Operation Loss, net of tax
    (1,829,971 )     -       (1,829,971 )     -  
Net Earnings/(Loss)
    (8,419,295 )     9,903,600       (4,930,610 )     22,644,238  
Net Loss attributable to non-controlling interest
    38,009       5,924       36,604       16,787  
Net earnings/(loss) attributable to the Company
  $ (8,381,286 )   $ 9,909,524     $ (4,894,006 )   $ 22,661,025  
Earnings/(Loss) per share:
                               
Basic
  $ (0.16 )   $ 0.19     $ (0.09 )   $ 0.44  
Diluted
  $ (0.16 )   $ 0.18     $ (0.09 )   $ 0.42  
Weighted average shares outstanding:
                               
Basic
    53,256,874       51,891,657       53,256,874       51,829,156  
Diluted
    53,256,874       55,653,537       53,256,874       55,554,987  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
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CHINA ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING, INC.
 
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE NINE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008
(STATED IN US DOLLARS)
 
   
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
Cash flows from operating activities
           
Net/(Loss) income
  $ (4,894,006 )   $ 22,661,025  
Noncontrolling interest
    (40,831 )     (16,787 )
Depreciation expense
    710,901       589,961  
Amortization expense on intangible assets
    78,461       -  
Amortization expense on convertible bond
    2,194,418       682,261  
Loss on disposal of fixed assets
    1,998,634       -  
Deferred income taxes
    (109,842 )     -  
Increase/(decrease) in inventories
    17,209       (989,879 )
Increase in receivables
    (12,456,959 )     (54,359,406 )
(Increase)/decrease in other assets
    (6,339,445 )     100,246  
Increase in payables
    7,656,923       15,987,691  
Net cash used in operating activities
  $ (11,184,537 )   $ (15,344,888 )
 
               
Cash flows from investing activities
               
Purchases of assets
  $ (161,420 )   $ (2,577,397 )
Purchases of short term investment
    -       -  
Purchase of intangible assets
    (103,405 )     -  
Proceeds from disposal of fixed assets
    342,095       -  
Decrease / (increase) in restricted cash
    7,448,458       (10,464,272 )
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities
  $ 7,525,728     $ (13,041,669 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities
               
Proceeds from short-term loans
  $ 9,533,975     $ 6,359,035  
Proceeds from long-term loans
    -       1,404,840  
Repayment of Notes Payable
    (10,193,088 )     -  
Repayment of long-term loans
    (199,686 )     (124,519 )
Proceeds from shareholders
    3,710,741       100,555  
Issuance of convertible bond and warrants
    -       19,500,000  
Net cash provided by financing activities
  $ 2,851,942     $ 27,239,911  
                 
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
  $ (806,867 )   $ (1,146,646 )
Effect of foreign currency translation on cash and cash equivalents
    (2,191,366 )     3,644,437  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period
    9,516,202       4,040,168  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period
  $ 6,517,969     $ 6,537,961  
                 
Other supplementary information:
               
Cash paid during the period for:
               
Interest paid
  $ -     $ 643,880  
Income tax paid
  $ 143,306     $ 203,682  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
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CHINA ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING, INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1, 2009 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2009
(STATED IN US DOLLARS)
 
   
Total
Number of
shares
   
Common
stock
   
Additional
paid in
capital
   
Statutory reserves
   
Accumulated other comprehensive income
   
Retained earnings
   
Noncontrolling interests
   
Total
 
Balance, January 1, 2009
    53,256,874     $ 53,257     $ 23,043,792     $ 3,040,595     $ 5,443,432     $ 17,940,421     $ 10,541     $ 49,532,038  
Net income
                                            (4,894,006 )             (4,894,006 )
Appropriations of retained earnings
                            219,933               (219,933 )                
Additional paid-in capital from warrants and beneficial conversion
                    3,456,346                                       3,456,346  
Prior Period Consolidation Elimination Adjustment
                                            262,944               262,944  
Foreign currency translation adjustment
                            (30,430 )     (2,160,936 )                     (2,191,366 )
Non-controlling interests
                                                          (40,831 )     (40,831 )
Total comprehensive income
                                                                   (3,406,913 )
Balance, September 30, 2009
    53,256,874     $ 53,257     $ 26,500,138     $ 3,230,098     $ 3,282,496     $ 13,089,426     $ (30,290 )   $ 46,125,125  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
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CHINA ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE- AND NINE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008
(Stated in US Dollars)
 
1. ORGANIZATION AND PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES

China Architectural Engineering, Inc. (the “Company”) formerly SRKP 1, Inc., was incorporated in the State of Delaware, United States on March 16, 2004. The Company’s common stock was initially listed for trading on the American Stock Exchange on September 28, 2007.  The Company transferred its listing to The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC on June 10, 2008.
 
The Company through its subsidiaries conducts its principal activity as building envelope systems contractors, specializing in the design, engineering, fabrication and installation of curtain wall systems, roofing systems, steel construction systems and eco-energy saving building conservation systems, throughout China, Australia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and the United States.
 
The Company's work is performed under cost-plus-fee contracts, fixed-price contracts, and fixed-price contracts modified by incentive and penalty provisions. These contracts are undertaken by the Company or its wholly owned subsidiaries. The length of the Company's contracts varies but is typically about one to two years.
 
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

(a) Method of accounting

The Company maintains its general ledger and journals with the accrual method accounting for financial reporting purposes. The consolidated financial statements and notes are representations of management.  Accounting policies adopted by the Company conform to generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America and have been consistently applied in the presentation of consolidated financial statements, which are compiled on the accrual basis of accounting.

(b) Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its 14 subsidiaries. Significant inter-company transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The consolidated financial statements include 100% of the assets and liabilities of these majority-owned subsidiaries, and the ownership interests of minority investors are recorded as noncontrolling interests.

The Company owned the subsidiaries through its reverse-merger on October 17, 2006 and through direct investments or acquisitions after October 17, 2006.  As of September 30, 2009, detailed identities of the consolidating subsidiaries are as follows:

Name of Company
 
Place of
Incorporation
 
Attributable Equity
 interest %
 
Full Art International Limited
 
Hong Kong
    100  
Zhuhai King Glass Engineering Co., Ltd.
 
PRC
    100  
Zhuhai King General Glass Engineering Technology Co., Ltd.
 
PRC
    100  
King General Engineering (HK) Limited
 
Hong Kong
    100  
KGE Building System Limited
 
Hong Kong
    100  
KGE Australia Pty Limited
 
Australia
    55  
Zhuhai Xiangzhou District Career Training School
 
PRC
    72  
Techwell Engineering Limited
 
Hong Kong
    100  
Techwell International Limited
 
Macau
    100  
Techwell Building System (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
 
PRC
    100  
CAE Building Systems, Inc.
 
USA
    100  
China Architectural Engineering (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
 
PRC
    100  
Techwell International (SEA) Pte Ltd.
 
Singapore
    100  
CAE Building Systems (Singapore) Pte Ltd
 
Singapore
    100  
 
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CHINA ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE- AND NINE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008 (continued)
(Stated in US Dollars)
 
(c) Use of estimates

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Management makes these estimates using the best information available at the time the estimates are made; however, actual results could differ materially from those estimates.

(d) Plant and equipment

Plant and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation.  Depreciation is provided over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method. Estimated useful lives of the plant and equipment are as follows:
 
Building
  20 years
Machinery and equipment
  5 - 10 years
Furniture and office equipment
  5 years
Motor vehicle
  5 years
 
The cost and related accumulated depreciation of assets sold or otherwise retired are eliminated from the accounts and any gain or loss is included in the statement of income. The cost of maintenance and repairs is charged to income as incurred, whereas significant renewals and betterments are capitalized.

(e) Accounting for the impairment of long-lived assets

The long-lived assets held and used by the Company are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of assets may not be recoverable. It is reasonably possible that these assets could become impaired as a result of technology or other industry changes.  Determination of recoverability of assets to be held and used is by comparing the carrying amount of an asset to future net undiscounted cash flows to be generated by the assets.

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. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell.
 
During the reporting periods, there was no impairment loss.  
 
(f) Goodwill and Intangible Assets
 
In accordance with ASC 350, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets”, the Company does not amortize goodwill or intangible assets with indefinite lives.

For goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets, impairment tests are performed annually and more frequently whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate goodwill carrying values exceed estimated reporting unit fair values. Upon indication that the carrying values of such assets may not be recoverable, the Company recognizes an impairment loss as a charge against current operations. During the reporting periods, there was no impairment loss.

(g) Inventories

Inventories are raw materials, which are stated at the lower of weighted average cost or market value.
 
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CHINA ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE- AND NINE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008 (continued)
(Stated in US Dollars)
 
(h) Contracts receivable
 
Contracts receivable from performing construction of industrial and commercial buildings are based on contracted prices.  The Company provides an allowance for doubtful accounts, which is based upon a review of outstanding receivables, historical collection information, and existing economic conditions.

(i) Cash and cash equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

(j) Restricted cash

Restricted cash represents time deposit accounts to secure notes payable and bank loans.

(k) Earnings per share

The Company computes earnings per share (“EPS’) in accordance with ASC260, “Earnings per Share”. ASC260 requires companies with complex capital structures to present basic and diluted EPS. Basic EPS is measured as the income or loss available to common shareholders divided by the weighted average common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS is similar to basic EPS but presents the dilutive effect on a per share basis of potential common shares (e.g., convertible securities, options, and warrants) as if they had been converted at the beginning of the periods presented, or issuance date, if later. Potential common shares that have an anti-dilutive effect (i.e., those that increase income per share or decrease loss per share) are excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS.

The calculation of diluted weighted average common shares outstanding for the periods ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 is based on the estimate fair value of the Company’s common stock during such periods applied to warrants and options using the treasury stock method to determine if they are dilutive. The Convertible Bond is included on an “as converted” basis when these shares are dilutive.

Components of basic and diluted earnings per share were as follows:
 
     
Three Months Ended
September 30,
     
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     
2009
     
2008
     
2009
     
2008
 
Net Income/(Loss)
  $ (8,381,286 )   $ 9,909,524     $ (4,894,006 )   $ 22,661,025  
Add: Interest expenses less income taxes
    -       282,876       -       770,564  
Adjusted income
    (8,381,286 )     10,192,400       (4,894,006 )     23,431,589  
Basic Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
    53,256,874       51,891,657       53,256,874       51,829,156  
Dilutive Shares:
                               
- Addition to Common Stock from Conversion of Bonds
    -       2,857,143       -       2,857,143  
- Addition to Common Stock from Exercise of Warrants
    -       904,737       -       868,688  
Diluted Weighted Average Outstanding Shares:
    53,256,874       55,653,537       53,256,874       55,554,987  
                                 
Earnings/(Loss) Per Share
                               
- Basic
  $ (0.16 )   $ 0.19     $ (0.09 )   $ 0.44  
- Diluted
  $ (0.16 )   $ 0.18     $ (0.09 )   $ 0.42  
                                 
 
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CHINA ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE- AND NINE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008 (continued)
(Stated in US Dollars)
 
(l) Revenue and cost recognition

Revenues from fixed-price and modified fixed-price construction contracts are recognized on the percentage-of-completion method, measured by the percentage of costs incurred to date to estimated total cost for each contract.

Contract costs include all direct material and labor costs and those indirect costs related to contract performance, such as indirect labor, supplies, tools, repairs, and depreciation costs.

Selling, general, and administrative costs are charged to expense as incurred. Provisions for estimated losses on uncompleted contracts are made in the period in which such losses are determined. Changes in job performance, job conditions, and estimated profitability, including those arising from contract penalty provisions, and final contract settlements may result in revisions to costs and income and are recognized in the period in which the revisions are determined. Profit incentives are included in revenues when their realization is reasonably assured. An amount equal to contract costs attributable to claims is included in revenues when realization is probable and the amount can be reliably estimated.

Total estimated gross profit on a contract, being the difference between total estimated contract revenue and total estimated contract cost, is determined before the amount earned on the contract for a period can be determined.

The measurement of the extent of progress toward completion is used to determine the amount of gross profit earned to date and that the earned revenue to date is the sum of the total cost incurred on the contract and the amount of gross profit earned.

Earned revenue, cost of earned revenue, and gross profit are determined as follows: -

 
a.
Earned Revenue is the amount of gross profit earned on a contract for a period plus the costs incurred on the contract during the period.

 
b.
Cost of Earned Revenue is the cost incurred during the period, excluding the cost of materials not unique to a contract that have not been used for the contract.

 
c.
Gross Profit earned on a contract is computed by multiplying the total estimated gross profit on the contract by the percentage of completion. The excess of that amount over the amount of gross profit reported in prior periods is the earned gross profit that should be recognized in the income statement for the current period.

Change orders are common for the changes in specifications or design.  Contract revenue and costs are adjusted to reflect change orders approved by the customer and the contractor regarding both scope and price.  Recognition of amounts of additional contract revenue relating to claims is appropriate only if it is probable that the claim will result in additional contract revenue and if the amount can be reliably estimated.

(m) Income taxes

The Company uses the accrual method of accounting to determine and report its taxable reduction of income taxes for the year in which they are available.  The Company has implemented ASC 740-270, Accounting for Income Taxes.

Income tax liabilities computed according to the United States, People’s Republic of China (PRC), Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR and Australia tax laws are provided for the tax effects of transactions reported in the financial statements and consists of taxes currently due plus deferred taxes related primarily to differences between the basis of fixed assets and intangible assets for financial and tax reporting.  The deferred tax assets and liabilities represent the future tax return consequences of those differences, which will be either taxable or deductible when the assets and liabilities are recovered or settled.  Deferred taxes also are recognized for operating losses that are available to offset future income taxes.  A valuation allowance is created to evaluate deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not that these items will either expire before the Company is able to realize that tax benefit, or that future realization is uncertain.
 
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CHINA ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE- AND NINE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008 (continued)
(Stated in US Dollars)
 
In respect of the Company’s subsidiaries domiciled and operated in different tax jurisdictions, the taxation of these entities can be summarized as follows:

·
Zhuhai King Glass Engineering Co., Limited (“Zhuhai KGE”) and Zhuhai King General Glass Engineering Technology Co., Limited (“Zhuhai KGGET”) are located in Zhuhai and were subject to the PRC corporation income tax rate of 18% in 2008 and 20% in 2009. In accordance to China’s Enterprise Income Tax Law (“EIT Law”) effective from January 1, 2008, the tax rate for these two subsidiaries will be gradually increased 25% in 2012. The Company anticipates that as a result of the EIT law, its income tax provision will increase, which could adversely affect Zhuhai KGE’s financial condition and results of operations.

·
China Architectural Engineering (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. is located in Shenzhen and is subject to a 20% income tax rate that will be gradually increased to the uniform rate of 25% by 2012 as according to the new EIT law.

·
Full Art International Limited, King General Engineering (HK) Limited, and KGE Building System Limited are subject to a Hong Kong profits tax rate of 16.5%.

·
Techwell Engineering Limited is subject to a Hong Kong profits tax rate of 16.5%. Techwell International Limited is a Macau registered company and therefore is subject to Macau profits tax rate of 12%.  Techwell Building System (Shenzhen) Co. Limited is located in Shenzhen and is subject to PRC corporate income tax rate of 20% in 2009.

·
KGE Australia Pty Limited is subject to a corporate income tax rate of 30%.

·
The Company is subject to United States Tax according to Internal Revenue Code Sections 951 and 957.

·
The Company, after a reverse-merger on October 17, 2006, revived to be an active business enterprise because of the operations with subsidiaries in the PRC and Hong Kong.  Based on the consolidated net income for the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company shall be taxed at the 35% tax rate.

·
Techwell Engineering Limited has established a branch in Dubai, which has zero corporate income tax rate.

(n) Advertising

The Company expensed all advertising costs as incurred. Advertising expenses included in selling expenses were $nil and $nil for the three-month period, $11,032 and $362,076 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

(o) Research and development

All research and development costs are expensed as incurred. Research and development costs included in general and administrative expenses were $nil and $9,319 for the three-month period, $2,926 and $698,814 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

(p) Retirement benefits

Retirement benefits in the form of contributions under defined contribution retirement plans to the relevant authorities are charged to the statements of income as incurred.
 
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CHINA ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE- AND NINE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008 (continued)
(Stated in US Dollars)
 
(q) Foreign currency translation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements are presented in United States Dollars (US$). The Company’s functional currency is the US$, while certain domestic subsidiaries’ use the Renminbi (RMB) and Hong Kong and overseas subsidiaries use local currencies as their functional currency.   The consolidated financial statements are translated into US$ from RMB, Hong Kong Dollars (HKD), United Arab Emirate Dirham (AED) and other local currencies at September 30, 2009 exchange rates as to assets and liabilities and average exchange rates as to revenues and expenses. Capital accounts are translated at their historical exchange rates when the capital transactions occurred.

   
September 30,
2009
   
December 31,
2008
   
September 30,
2008
 
Period end RMB : US$ exchange rate
    6.8263       6.8225       6.8551  
Average quarterly RMB : US$ exchange rate
    6.8309       6.9564       6.8529  

   
September 30,
2009
   
December 31,
2008
   
September 30,
2008
 
Period end HKD : US$ exchange rate
    7.7501       7.7499       7.7701  
Average quarterly HKD : US$ exchange rate
    7.7505       7.7859       7.8001  
 
   
September 30,
2009
   
December 31,
2008
   
September 30,
2008
 
Period end AED : US$ exchange rate
    3.6700       3.6731       3.6750  
Average quarterly AED : US$ exchange rate
    3.6700       3.6736       3.6743  

The RMB is not freely convertible into foreign currency and all foreign exchange transactions must take place through authorized institutions.  No representation is made that the RMB amounts could have been, or could be, converted into US$ at the rates used in translation.

(r) Statutory reserves

Statutory reserves for foreign investment enterprises are referring to the amount appropriated from the net income in accordance with laws or regulations, which can be used to recover losses and increase capital, as approved, and are to be used to expand production or operations.

(s) Comprehensive income

Comprehensive income is defined to include all changes in equity except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners.  Among other disclosures, all items that are required to be recognized under current accounting standards as components of comprehensive income are required to be reported in a financial statement that is presented with the same prominence as other consolidated financial statements.  The Company’s current components of other comprehensive income are the foreign currency translation adjustment.

(t) Recent accounting pronouncements

In May 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 165, "Subsequent Events" ("SFAS 165"). SFAS 165 is intended to establish general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. It requires the disclosure of the date through which an entity has evaluated subsequent events and the basis for that date, that is, whether that date represents the date the financial statements were issued or were available to be issued. SFAS 165 is effective for interim or annual financial periods ending after June 15, 2009.

In June 2009, FASB issued FASB Statement No. 166, Accounting for Transfers for Financial Assets and FASB Statement No. 167, a revision to FASB Interpretation No. 46 (Revised December 2003), Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities.  Statement 166 is a revision to FASB Statement No. 140, Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities, and will require more information about transfers of financial assets, including securitization transactions, and where entities have continuing exposure to the risks related to transferred financial assets. It eliminates the concept of a “qualifying special-purpose entity,” changes the requirements for derecognizing financial assets, and requires additional disclosures.
 
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CHINA ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE- AND NINE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008 (continued)
(Stated in US Dollars)
 
Statement 167 is a revision to FASB Interpretation No. 46 (Revised December 2003), Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, and changes how a reporting entity determines when an entity that is insufficiently capitalized or is not controlled through voting (or similar rights) should be consolidated. The determination of whether a reporting entity is required to consolidate another entity is based on, among other things, the other entity’s purpose and design and the reporting entity’s ability to direct the activities of the other entity that most significantly impact the other entity’s economic performance.

On July 1, 2009, FASB issued FASB Statement No. 168, The “FASB Accounting Standards Codification” and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.  The ASC has become the source of authoritative US GAAP recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities and provides that all such guidance carries an equal level of authority. The ASC is not intended to change or alter existing GAAP. The ASC is effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009.
 
3. CONTRACT RECEIVABLES

   
September 30,
2009
   
December 31,
2008
 
             
Contract receivables
  $ 89,817,178     $ 77,027,328  
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts
    (5,548,592 )     (5,215,701 )
                 
Net
  $ 84,268,586     $ 71,811,627  

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
 
September 30,
2009
   
December 31,
2008
 
             
Beginning balance
  $ 5,215,701     $ 215,701  
Add: Allowance created
    332,891       5,000,000  
                 
Ending balance
  $ 5,548,592     $ 5,215,701  

4. INVENTORIES

   
September 30,
2009
   
December 31,
2008
 
Raw materials at sites
  $ 291,633     $ 308,842  
 
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE- AND NINE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008 (continued)
(Stated in US Dollars)
 
5. PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Plant and equipment consist of the following as of:

   
September 30,
2009
   
December 31,
2008
 
At cost
           
Motor vehicle
  $ 1,468,048     $ 1,568,165  
Machinery and equipment
    2,383,997       3,221,028  
Furniture, software and office
               
equipment
    2,253,973       2,443,382  
Building
    -       311,596  
Leasehold improvement
    447,974       2,198,367  
    $ 6,553,992     $ 9,742,538  
                 
Less: Accumulated depreciation
               
Motor vehicle
  $ 852,550     $ 774,977  
Machinery and equipment
    1,389148       1,975,014  
Furniture, software and office
               
equipment
    1,129,231       908,591  
Building
    -       24,538  
Leasehold improvement
    221,163       207,308  
    $ 3,592,092     $ 3,890,428  
                 
    $ 2,961,900     $ 5,852,110  

Depreciation expenses included in the selling and administrative expenses were $246,484 and $191,720 for the three-month periods, $710,901 and $524,705 for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

6. INTANGIBLE ASSETS
 
   
September 30,
2009
   
December 31,
2008
 
At cost
               
Intangible Assets
  $ 202,972     $ 99,567  
Less: Accumulated amortization
    127,308       48,847  
                 
    $ 75,664     $ 50,720  
 
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CHINA ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE- AND NINE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008 (continued)
(Stated in US Dollars)
 
7. LOANS

A. SHORT-TERM BANK LOANS

   
September 30,
2009
   
December 31,
2008
 
ABN Amro Bank N.V. Bank Overdraft in Current Account at interest rate at 6.5% per annum
      4,915,733         -  
ABN Amro Bank N.V. Bank Temporary Loan for the drawing of performance and advance payment bonds at interest rate at Bank's Cost of Fund + 6%
    4,541,082       -  
Automobile capital lease obligation (hire purchase),amount due within one year, last installment due November 9, 2012
    77,160       -  
    $ 9,533,975     $ -  
                 
 
B. LONG-TERM BANK LOANS
 
   
September 30,
2009
   
December 31,
2008
 
             
Bank of East Asia (China) Ltd., Apartment Mortgage, amount due after one year, at 5.184% per annum, subject to variation every 6 months, last installment due January 4, 2012, full outstanding amount repaid in May 2009
  $ -     $ 141,811  
Automobile capital lease obligation (hire purchase),amount due after one year, last installment due November 9, 2012
    128,599       186,474  
    $ 128,599     $ 328,285  
 
Zhuhai King Glass Engineering Co., Limited borrowed from Bank of East Asia with a condominium as collateral. This facility is subject to a current interest rate of 5.184% and interest rate adjusts every 6 months. The borrowing was fully repaid in May 2009.

Full Art International Limited borrowed a hire purchase (car) loan from DBS Bank.

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CHINA ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE- AND NINE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008 (continued)
(Stated in US Dollars)

8. CONVERTIBLE BONDS AND BOND WARRANTS

(a) $10,000,000 Variable Rate Convertible Bonds due in 2012
 
On April 12, 2007, the Company completed a financing transaction with ABN AMRO Bank N.V. (the “Subscriber”) issuing (i) $10,000,000 Variable Rate Convertible Bonds due in 2012 (the “Bonds”) and (ii) 800,000 warrants to purchase an aggregate of 800,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, subject to adjustments for stock splits or reorganizations as set forth in the warrant, that expire in 2010 (the “Warrants”).
 
On September 29, 2008, the Subscriber converted $2,000,000 into 571,428 shares at the conversion price of $3.50 per share. As of March 31, 2009, the face value of the bonds outstanding was $8,000,000.
 
Effective from April 12, 2009, the conversion price has been reset to $2.45, which is 70% of $3.50 as the average closing price of the Company’s shares for the period of 20 consecutive trading days immediately prior to April 12, 2009 was $0.94. The reset of the conversion price resulted in additional $3.4 million of bonds discount and will be amortized over the remaining outstanding periods of the bonds.
 
On November 8, 2008, the Subscriber exercised all the 800,000 warrants into 800,000 shares at the exercise price of $0.01 per share.

(b) $20,000,000 12% Convertible Bonds due in 2011
 
On April 15, 2008, the Company completed a financing transaction with ABN AMRO Bank N.V., London Branch (“ABN AMRO”), CITIC Allco Investments Limited (together with ABN AMRO, the “Subscribers,” and each a “Subscriber”), and CITIC Capital Finance Limited issuing (i) $20,000,000 12% Convertible Bonds due in 2011 (the “Bonds”) and (ii) 300,000 warrants to purchase an aggregate of 300,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, subject to certain adjustments as set forth in the warrant instrument, that expire in 2013 (the “Bond Warrants”). The transaction was completed in accordance with a subscription agreement entered into by the Company, Subscribers, and CITIC Capital Finance Limited, dated April 2, 2008 (the “Subscription Agreement”).

The above items (a) and (b) are to be amortized to interest expense over the term of the bonds by the effective interest method as disclosed in the table below.

The Convertible Bonds Payable, net consists of the following:
 
   
September 30,
2009
   
December 31,
2008
 
Convertible Bonds Payable
  $ 28,000,000     $ 28,000,000  
Less: Interest discount – Warrants
    (3,159,903 )     (3,159,903 )
Less: Interest discount – Beneficial conversion feature
    (1,737,143 )     (1,737,143 )
Less: Bond discount
    (740,000 )     (740,000 )
Accretion of interest discount
    1,282,288       2,544,216  
                 
Net
  $ 23,645,242     $ 24,907,170  

As more fully discussed in Note 12(d), below, the Company entered into a waiver agreement with the Subscribers pursuant to which the Subscribers waived, among other things, interest payments due under the $10,000,000 Variable Rate Convertible Bonds due in 2012 and $20,000,000 12% Convertible Bonds due in 2011 until November 6, 2009.

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CHINA ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE- AND NINE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008 (continued)
(Stated in US Dollars)
 
9.  CONTRACT REVENUES EARNED

The contract revenues earned for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 consist of the following:

   
Three Months Ended
September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
Billed
  $ 16,670,961     $ 24,675,970     $ 60,073,588     $ 71,930,700  
Unbilled
    8,887,113       31,302,214       32,426,524       50,776,979  
                                 
    $ 25,558,074     $ 55,978,184     $ 92,500,112     $ 122,707,679  
 
The unbilled contract  revenue  earned  represents  those  revenue  that  should  be  recognized according to the percentage of completion method for accounting for construction contract because the Company is entitled to receive payment from the customers for the amount of work that has been  rendered to and  completed  for  that  customer according  to  the  terms  and  progress  being made as stipulated under that contract between the Company and that customer. As an industrial practice, there are certain procedures that need to be performed, such as project account finalization, by both the customer and the Company before the final billing is issued; however this does not affect the Company’s  recognition of revenue and respective cost according to the terms of the contract with the consistent application of the percentage-of-completion method.

10. INCOME TAXES

The following table accounts for the differences between the actual tax provision and the amounts obtained by applying the relevant applicable corporation income tax rate to income before tax for the periods ended September 30, 2009 and 2008:

   
Three Months Ended
September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
Taxes at the applicable income tax rates
  $ 114,113     $ 19,629     $ 114,113     $ 1,273,344  
                                 
Miscellaneous non taxable income and non-deductible expenses
    -       11,316       -       (1,125,419 )
                                 
Current income tax expense
  $ 114,113     $ 30,945     $ 114,113     $ 147,925  

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CHINA ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE- AND NINE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008 (continued)
(Stated in US Dollars)
 
11. DISCONTINUED OPERATION LOSS
 
In September 2009, the Company’s Shenzhen office was downsized and moved out from the leasehold multi-floor office building to a smaller leased place at minimal operations. The move was a result from the Company’s recent restructure and reorganization to turn back to the domestic market in China instead of overseas market due to the recent change in international economic environments. The set up of the Shenzhen office was originally for the support of the overseas operations which the Company decided to be discontinued.  As a result, the current improvement works to the leasehold multi-floor office building were stopped and being written off in the period under this report as discontinued operation loss of $1,829,971.

12. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

(a) Operating lease commitments

The Company leases certain administrative and production facilities from third parties.  Accordingly, for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, the Company incurred rental expenses of $2,402,943 and $1,254,919 respectively.

The Company has commitments with respect to non-cancelable operating leases for these offices, as follows:

For the 12 months ending September 30,
     
2010
    1,058,559  
2011
    835,490  
2012
    808,961  
2013 or after
    694,421  
    $ 3,397,431  

(b) Pending Litigation

Techwell Litigation
 
Pursuant to a Stock Purchase Agreement dated November 7, 2007, the previous shareholders of Techwell Engineering Limited (“Techwell”), Mr. Ng, Chi Sum and Miss Yam, Mei Ling Maria agreed to sell 100% of the shares in Techwell to the Company for approximately $11.7 million in cash and shares of common stock of the Company. Subsequent to the said acquisition, Mr. Ng and Miss Yam were employed by Techwell.
 
On January 14, 2009, the board of directors of Techwell passed a board resolution, to dismiss both Mr. Ng and Miss Yam with immediate effect and remove Mr. Ng from the board of Techwell (the “Resolution”).   On January 16, 2009, Mr. Ng and Miss Yam filed a lawsuit in the High Court of Hong Kong against the Company and its subsidiary, Full Art International Limited.  The lawsuit alleges that, inter alia, (i) the Company misrepresented to them the financial status of the Company and operations during the course the acquisition of Techwell was being negotiated; (ii) the Company failed to perform its obligations under a settlement agreement alleged to be agreed by the Company in January 2009; and (iii) the dismissal of Mr. Ng was unlawful and invalid.  The lawsuit filed by Mr. Ng and Miss Yam requests the court for specific performance of the settlement agreement that was allegedly entered into, which would require the return of the Techwell company to Mr. Ng and Miss Yam, and in the absence of such grant of relief, Mr. Ng and Miss Yam request unspecified damages lieu of return of the Techwell company.

On January 23, 2009 an ex-parte injunction order was granted to Mr. Ng, restraining the Company from implementing the Resolution, which was eventually dismissed with immediate effect on February 25, 2009 after a court session in the High Court of Hong Kong. Mr. Ng was also ordered to bear the costs of the various court proceedings in connection with the said injunction order. On March 27, 2009, Mr. Ng and Miss Yam filed a summons in the High Court of Hong Kong seeking a court order for leave to join the Company’s principal shareholder, KGE Group Limited, as a defendant of the said lawsuit, which was granted on April 9, 2009.  As a result, KGE Group Limited became one of the defendants of the lawsuit. On May 12, 2009, the Company filed a Defense and Counterclaim at the High Court of Hong Kong in response to a Statement of Claim served by Mr. Ng and Miss Yam on the Company on April 7, 2009.
 
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CHINA ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE- AND NINE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008 (continued)
(Stated in US Dollars)
 
The Company, Mr. Ng, and Miss Yam are in discussions and negotiations to settle the all disputes between the parties.  However, there is no guarantee that the parties will reach an agreement to settle the dispute, in which case the Company intends to vigorously defend against the lawsuit.  There can be no assurance that the lawsuit will be resolved in the Company’s favor.  Even if the Company successfully defends the lawsuit, the Company may incur substantial costs defending or settling the lawsuit, in addition to a possible diversion of the time and attention of the Company’s management from its business.  If the Company is unsuccessful in defending the lawsuit, its may be required to pay a significant amount of damages and/or it may potentially lose ownership of Techwell, which will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition or results of operations.

Dubai Metro Rail Project Dispute

On September 9, 2009, the Red Line, or first phase, of the Dubai Metro was officially opened. The Company, through its subsidiary Techwell, had been working towards completion of its external envelopes for stations along the Red Line of the Dubai Metro System.  According to the Company’s original construction blueprint, the majority of its construction work was completed at the end of June 2009, and final construction milestones were scheduled for completion in the third quarter of 2009.  With less than 5% of its contract remaining to be completed, Techwell was removed by the master contractor of the project, which also called for and received payment of $2.1 million in performance bonds and $7.3 million in advance payment bonds that were issued on Techwell's behalf for the project. The calling of the advance payment bonds was based on the master contractor's belief that it had paid in excess of the construction work performed.  The Company and certain of its subsidiaries are guarantor of the bonds that were paid by the banks, and the Company is liable under the guarantee agreements for such amounts paid by the banks.  The Company does not believe that the master contractor had a proper basis for calling the bonds and intend to vigorously defend all of its legal rights and remedies related to the dispute.  The Company has engaged a construction claims consultant to facilitate resolution of the dispute.  The Company and its construction claims consultant, based on a review of the facts, documents, and materials available, believes that it has a reasonable opportunity to collect the amounts due to Techwell from the master contractor, less appropriate credits as its final amount due for work performed through September 2009.  The Company, with the assistance of its claims consultant, will continue to evaluate the dispute and probability of success on this dispute going forward and make the appropriate adjustments; however, no assurance can be given that the dispute will be resolved in the Company’s and Techwell’s favor.

(c) Nine Dragons Framework Agreement and Letter of Intent for Land Transfer

In June 2009, the Company entered into a Framework Agreement of Investment on Marine Park and Holiday Resorts Project (the “Framework Agreement”) with Shanghai Nine Dragon Co. Ltd (“Nine Dragon”) to undertake the projects at the Nine Dragon Holiday Resort that has been under development in the Yangtze River Delta in China.  Pursuant to the terms of the Framework Agreement, the projects include, but are not limited to, the construction of a marine park, botanical garden, and other buildings.  According to the Framework Agreement, various portions of the overall project are scheduled to commence in the second half of 2009, and projected completion dates for various portions of the project range from 2011 to 2013.  The Company and Nine Dragons agree to sign separate terms and conditions for each sub-project, including investment, the size of the construction, and the operation procedures.  Further to the Framework Agreement, in August 2009, the Company signed a Letter of Intent of Land Transfer ("LOI") to purchase land from Zhejiang Nine Dragon Co., a subsidiary of Nine Dragon.  The property that is subject to the LOI is a planned construction area of approximately 1.6 million square feet, and, according to the LOI, the purchase price will be equal to approximately US$34 per square foot, for a total purchase price of approximately US$55 million.  Pursuant to the terms of the LOI, the parties will sign a definitive agreement and the transaction is intended to close within six months after signing the definitive contract. According to the LOI, the purchased land is expected to be constructed into a mixed-used complex, which will include a residential complex.  Pursuant to the LOI, it is expected for construction to occur in 2010 and completion to occur in 2011. The Company has not entered into any definitive agreement, and it continues to examine and negotiate the transaction with Zhejiang Nine Dragon.
 
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CHINA ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE- AND NINE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008 (continued)
(Stated in US Dollars)
 
(d) Proposed Sale of Securities

Securities Purchase Agreement

On August 6, 2009, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with KGE Group, Limited (“KGE Group”) and certain investors pursuant to which the Company agreed to sell an aggregate of 17,000,000 shares (the “Shares”) of its common stock to the investors for $1.65 per share for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $28 million.

Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Company intends to sell and issue the Shares to the investors on or around September 30, 2009, provided that approval from the stockholders of the Company is obtained prior to the sale and issuance of the Shares.   Under the Purchase Agreement, the Company is required to seek, and use its best efforts to obtain stockholders approval of the sale and issuance of the Shares.  The Company intends to seek stockholder approval for the sale and issuance of the Shares at a special meeting of stockholders.  If stockholder approval is not obtained for the sale and issuance of the Shares, the Shares will not be sold to the investors.  Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, after the sale of the Shares to the investors, the Company must maintain a substantial majority of the proceeds from the offering as a cash reserve to fund the Shanghai Nine Dragons Project until such project has reached at least 80% of completion as determined by the Company and Nine Dragon (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.

According to the Purchase Agreement, if as reported in the Company's financial statements at the end of any fiscal quarter, the Company’s net assets (excluding normal depreciation) do not at least equal the value of the Company’s net assets (excluding normal depreciation) on June 30, 2009, less $2,500,000 (the "Net Assets Threshold"), KGE Group agreed to pay to the Company an amount equal to the difference between the Net Assets Threshold and the net assets (excluding normal depreciation) as reported for the period in question (the "Net Assets Loss") in cash within six months after the end of the period in which the Net Assets Loss occurred.  The provision expires on the earlier of (i) three years from the date of the Purchase Agreement or (ii) the investors no longer holder at least 50% of the Shares sold pursuant to the Purchase Agreement at the end of any fiscal quarter of the Company.

Waiver of Conversion Price Adjustment on Convertible Bonds

On August 6, 2009, the Company and the holders of the Company’s outstanding Variable Rate Convertible Bonds due 2012 (the “2007 Bonds”), 12% Convertible Bonds due 2011 (the “2008 Bonds,” and collectively with the 2007 Bonds, the “Bonds”) and warrants to purchase 300,000 shares of common stock of the Company expiring 2013 (the “2008 Warrants”) entered into an Amendment and Waiver Agreement (the “Waiver”).  Pursuant to Waiver, the bondholders and warrantholder agreed to waive their right to a reduction in the conversion price of the Bonds and exercise price of the 2008 Warrants due to the Company’s proposed sale of the shares pursuant to the Purchase Agreement at a price per share less than the current conversion prices of the Bonds and exercise price of the 2008 Warrants.  The holders of the 2008 Bonds also agreed that no default shall occur under Condition 12(A)(xiv) of the trust deed governing the 2008 Bonds relating to the requirement that KGE Group own at least 45% of the Company’s common stock.

Pursuant to the Waiver, the Company agreed to use a portion of the net proceeds of the sale of the Shares to the investors to pay (i) the interest payments of the Bonds that are outstanding and due for payment in accordance with the terms of the trust deeds governing the Bonds, and (ii) all amounts owed to ABN AMRO Bank (China) Co. Ltd., Shenzhen Branch or any other ABN AMRO Bank N.V. affiliate in connection with the Bank Overdraft Facility and any outstanding interest on the facility as the date of payment (collectively, the “Agreed Bondholders Payments”).  Such payments must be made no later than the earlier of (i) seven business days after the sale of the Shares and (ii) three months from the date of the Waiver.  Remaining net proceeds shall be used to fund the operations of the Company. Until the Agreed Bondholders Payments of are made by the Company after the sale of the Shares, the Company agreed that it will not use proceeds from the proposed sale of shares to repay or prepay any debt prior to its currently scheduled due date without consent of the bondholders.
 
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CHINA ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE- AND NINE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008 (continued)
(Stated in US Dollars)

13. RELATED PARTIES TRANSACTIONS

The current account balances with the largest shareholder at September 30 2009 and at December 31, 2008 were payables of $4,635,428 and $924,687, respectively. Pursuant to the terms of the loans, the loans are interest-free, fee-free and have no fixed repayment schedule.

During the nine months period ended September 30, 2009, the Company purchased construction materials amounting to $13.4 million from Guangdong Canbo Electrical Co., Ltd. (Canbo), a subsidiary of the Company’s major shareholder, KGE Group Limited. Canbo is a preferred supplier of the Company as it is able to procure materials at favorable price levels due to its purchased quantities. More important, application of certain of the Company’s patented technology is preferably routed through Canbo to prevent undesired distribution of this technology. The Company at times provides advance payment to Canbo in order to obtain a more favorable pricing. As of September 30, 2009, the Company’s advance to Canbo was $0.5 million.
 
The transactions with related parties during the periods were carried out in the ordinary course of business and on normal commercial terms.

14. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On October 5, 2009, the shareholders of the Company voted to approve the sale and issuance of 17 million shares of common stock at $1.65 per share in accordance with the terms of a securities purchase agreement dated August 6, 2009 entered into by and between the Company and investors.  Pursuant to the securities purchase agreement, the transaction was to close by September 30, 2009, but only if shareholder approval was obtained by such time.  After receipt of shareholder approval, the Company and the investors have sought to close the sales transaction, however, certain new and modified terms and conditions have been requested by the investors, including a change in the use of proceeds as set forth in the securities purchase agreement.  There is no guarantee that the sales transaction of any or all of the 17 million shares of common stock will be completed.  As such, the Company may be required to seek funding through other means, such as public or private financing or through collaborative arrangements with strategic partners.  The Company cannot be certain that additional capital will be available on favorable terms, if at all, and any available additional financing may not be adequate to meet its goals.

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Forward-Looking Statements

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this quarterly report and the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” contained in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.

This quarterly report contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties.  The words “anticipated,” “believe,” “expect, “plan,” “intend,” “seek,” “estimate,” “project,” “could,” “may,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements include, among others, information regarding future operations, future capital expenditures, and future net cash flow. Such statements reflect our management’s current views with respect to future events and financial performance and involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, reduction or reversal of the Company's recorded revenue or profits due to "percentage of completion" method of accounting and expenses; our ability to being able to close the transactions contemplated by the Securities Purchase Agreement; resolving the dispute with the master contractor on the Dubai Metro Rail Project; our ability to obtain an extension or other modification for the Waiver agreement with the bondholders; adverse capital and credit market conditions; and interest, costs, and other restrictions associated with our convertible bonds; increasing provisions for bad debt related to our accounts receivable; fluctuation and unpredictability of costs related to our products and services; and various other matters, many of which are beyond our control. Actual results may vary materially and adversely from those anticipated, believed, estimated or otherwise indicated should one or more of these risks or uncertainties occur or if any of the risks or uncertainties described elsewhere in this report or in the “Risk Factors” section of our 2008 annual report and June 30, 2009 quarter report occur.  Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements made in this report are qualified by these cautionary statements and there can be no assurance of the actual results or developments.

Overview

We specialize in high-end curtain wall systems (including glass, stone and metal curtain walls), roofing systems, steel construction systems, eco-friendly energy saving buildings and conservation systems and related products, for public works and commercial real estate projects. We provide timely, high quality, reliable, fully integrated and cost-effective service solutions to our clients using specialized technical expertise in the design, engineering, fabrication, installation and construction of structural exterior cladding systems. We have completed over one hundred projects throughout China, Hong Kong, Macau, Australia and Southeast Asia, including the National Grand Theater in Beijing, the Meridian Gate Exhibition Hall of the Palace Museum in Beijing’s Forbidden City (winner of the 2005 UNESCO Jury Commendation for Innovation of Asia Pacific Heritage Award), the Beijing Botanical Garden Conservatory (winner of the Zhan Tian You award in 2003), the Shenzhen Airport Terminal Building, the Shanghai South Railway Station and the Vietnam National Conference Center.  We compete on the strength of our reputation, relationships with government and commercial clients, and our ability to give expression to the vision of leading architects.  By focusing on innovation while outsourcing commoditized manufacturing work, we are able to add artistic and technological value to projects at cost-effective price points.  In 2008, we became a member of U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and we further focused on expanding our international operations.

Most sectors in the global economy have been suffering through a financial slow down and recession, particularly the construction industry. During 2009, we have experienced a decrease in the project turnover and an increase in costs and delays in customer payments. As a result, our results of operations have suffered.

In the past, the number and size of our international projects had been increasing, but during 2009 our management has moved to refocus our resources to projects in the mainland China.  During the second quarter of 2009, we decided to terminate our work on the project in Singapore and stop the guarantee related to the project. Our management reviewed and created updated forecasts for the project and concluded that there will be major differences between the design concept as originally contemplated and the final site structures. As a result, we decided to terminate our work on the project since we did not receive approval for our improvement proposal, and resources related to the project were moved to projects in China.
 
 
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Dubai Metro Rail Project

On September 9, 2009, the Red Line, or first phase, of the Dubai Metro was officially opened. We, through our subsidiary Techwell Engineering Limited, had been working towards completion of our external envelopes for stations along the Red Line of the Dubai Metro System.  According to our original construction blueprint, the majority of our construction work was completed at the end of June 2009, and final construction milestones were scheduled for completion in the third quarter of 2009.  With less than 5% of our contract remaining to be completed, Techwell was removed by the master contractor of the project, who also called for and received payment of $2.1 million in performance bonds and $7.3 million in advance payment bonds that were issued on Techwell's behalf for the project. The calling of the advance payment bonds was based on the master contractor's belief that it had paid in excess of the construction work performed.  We and certain of our subsidiaries are guarantor of the bonds that were paid by the banks, and we are liable under the guarantee agreements for such amounts paid by the banks.  We do not believe that the master contractor had a proper basis for calling the bonds and intend to vigorously defend all of our legal rights and remedies related to this dispute.  We have engaged a construction claims consultant to facilitate resolution of this dispute.  We and our construction claims consultant, based on a review of the facts, documents, and materials available, believes that we have a reasonable opportunity to collect the amounts due to Techwell from the master contractor, less appropriate credits as our final amount due for work performed through September 2009.  We, with the assistance of our claims consultant, will continue to evaluate the dispute and probability of success on this dispute going forward and make the appropriate adjustments; however, no assurance can be given that the dispute will be resolved in our and Techwell’s favor.

Nine Dragon Project

We entered into a Framework Agreement of Investment on Marine Park and Holiday Resorts Project (the “Framework Agreement”) with Shanghai Nine Dragon Co. Ltd (“Nine Dragon”) to undertake the projects at the Nine Dragon Holiday Resort that has been under development in the Yangtze River Delta in China. Pursuant to the terms of the Framework Agreement, the projects include, but are not limited to, the construction of a marine park, botanical garden, and other buildings. According to the Framework Agreement, various portions of the overall project are scheduled to commence in the second half of 2009, and projected completion dates for various portions of the project range from 2011 to 2013. We agreed to sign an agreement with Nine Dragons that contained separate terms and conditions for each sub-project, including investment, the size of the construction, and the operation procedures. As of the date of this quarterly report, no separate agreements have been entered into for sub-projects, and we have not commenced any constructions projects for the Nine Dragon project.  Since the signing of the Framework Agreement, we have continued in negotiations with Nine Dragon regarding the nature, terms, and conditions of the projects intended for us to conduct under the agreement.

Further to the Framework Agreement, in August 2009, we signed a Letter of Intent of Land Transfer ("LOI") to purchase land from Zhejiang Nine Dragon Co., a subsidiary of Nine Dragon. The property that is subject to the LOI is a planned construction area of approximately 1.6 million square feet, and, according to the LOI, the purchase price will be equal to approximately US$34 per square foot, for a total purchase price of approximately US$55 million. Pursuant to the terms of the LOI, the parties will sign a definitive agreement and the transaction is intended to close within six months after signing the definitive contract. According to the LOI, the purchased land is expected to be constructed into a mixed-used complex, which will include a residential complex. Pursuant to the LOI, it is expected for construction to occur in 2010 and completion to occur in 2011.  As of the date of this quarterly report, we have not entered into any definitive agreement, and we continue to examine and negotiate the transaction with Zhejiang Nine Dragon.

Securities Purchase Agreement and Bondholders Waiver

On August 6, 2009, we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with KGE Group, Limited (“KGE Group”) and certain investors pursuant to which we agreed to sell an aggregate of 17,000,000 shares (the “Shares”) of our common stock to the investors for $1.65 per share for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $28 million. Under the terms of the Purchase Agreement, which was to close on September 30, 2009, we would be required to maintain a substantial majority of the proceeds from the offering as a cash reserve to fund the Shanghai Nine Dragons Project until such project has reached at least 80% of completion as determined by us and Nine Dragon (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.  In addition, under the Purchase Agreement, if as reported in our financial statements at the end of any fiscal quarter, our net assets (excluding normal depreciation) do not at least equal the value of our net assets (excluding normal depreciation) on June 30, 2009, less $2,500,000 (the "Net Assets Threshold"), KGE Group agreed to pay to us an amount equal to the difference between the Net Assets Threshold and the net assets (excluding normal depreciation) as reported for the period in question (the "Net Assets Loss") in cash within six months after the end of the period in which the Net Assets Loss occurred. The provision expires on the earlier of (i) three years from the date of the Purchase Agreement or (ii) the investors no longer holder at least 50% of the Shares sold pursuant to the Purchase Agreement at the end of any fiscal quarter of our company.
 
 
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On October 5, 2009, our shareholders voted to approve the sale and issuance of 17 million shares.  Pursuant to the securities purchase agreement, the transaction was to close by September 30, 2009, but only if shareholder approval was obtained by such time.  After receipt of shareholder approval, we and the investors have sought to close the sales transaction, however, certain new and modified terms and conditions have been requested by the investors, including a change in the use of proceeds as set forth in the securities purchase agreement.  There is no guarantee that the sales transaction of any or all of the 17 million shares of common stock will be completed.  As such, we may be required to seek funding through other means, such as public or private financing or through collaborative arrangements with strategic partners.  We cannot be certain that additional capital will be available on favorable terms, if at all, and any available additional financing may not be adequate to meet our goals.

This quarterly report is not an offer of securities for sale. Any securities sold in the private placement have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States unless registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or pursuant to an exemption from such registration.

On August 6, 2009, and in connection with the Purchase Agreement, we and the holders of our outstanding Bonds and warrants to purchase 300,000 shares of our common stock expiring 2013 (the “2008 Warrants”) entered into an Amendment and Waiver Agreement (the “Waiver”). Pursuant to Waiver, the bondholders and warrantholder agreed to waive their right to a reduction in the conversion price of the Bonds and exercise price of the 2008 Warrants due to our proposed sale of the shares pursuant to the Purchase Agreement at a price per share less than the current conversion prices of the Bonds and exercise price of the 2008 Warrants. The holders of the 2008 Bonds also agreed that no default shall occur under Condition 12(A)(xiv) of the trust deed governing the 2008 Bonds relating to the requirement that KGE Group own at least 45% of our issued and outstanding common stock. Pursuant to the Waiver, we agreed to use a portion of the net proceeds of the sale of the Shares to the investors to pay (i) the interest payments of the Bonds that are outstanding and due for payment in accordance with the terms of the trust deeds governing the Bonds, and (ii) all amounts owed to ABN AMRO Bank (China) Co. Ltd., Shenzhen Branch or any other ABN AMRO Bank N.V. affiliate in connection with the Bank Overdraft Facility and any outstanding interest on the facility as the date of payment (collectively, the “Agreed Bondholders Payments”). Such payments must be made no later than the earlier of (i) seven business days after the sale of the Shares and (ii) three months from the date of the Waiver.  Remaining net proceeds shall be used to fund our operations. Until the Agreed Bondholders Payments of are made by us after the sale of the Shares, we agreed that we will not use proceeds from the proposed sale of shares to repay or prepay any debt prior to our currently scheduled due date without consent of the bondholders.

The three months provided to us to make the Agreed Bondholders Payments expired on November 6, 2009, and as of the date of this quarterly report, we had not closed the proposed sale of securities under the Purchase Agreement and we had not made the Agreed Bondholders Payments.  We are continuing to seek to close the sale of the securities under the Purchase Agreement but there is no guarantee that we will be able to do so, as the investors are seeking a modification to the terms of the agreement.  We are currently in discussions with the Bondholders regarding an extension the Waiver or an alternative solution amicable to all parties. If we are required to redeem all or a portion of the bonds, and we do not have sufficient cash to make the repurchase, we may be required to obtain third party financing to do so, and there can be no assurances that we will be able to secure financing in a timely manner and on favorable terms, which would have a material adverse effect on our financial performance, results of operations and stock price.

In September 2009, our Shenzhen office was downsized and moved out from the leasehold multi-floor office building to a smaller leased place at minimal operations. The move was a result from our recent restructure and reorganization to turn back to the domestic market in China instead of overseas market due to the recent change in international economic environments. The set up of the Shenzhen office was originally for the support of the overseas operations which now we decided to be discontinued.  As a result, the current improvement works to the leasehold multi-floor office building were stopped and being written off in the period under this report as discontinued operation loss of $1.8 million.
 
 
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Results of Operations
 
The following table sets forth statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 in U.S. dollars (unaudited):
 
   
Three Months Ended
September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(in thousands, except for share and per share amounts)
 
Contract revenues earned
  $ 25,558     $ 55,978     $ 92,500     $ 122,708  
Cost of contract revenues earned
    (25,083 )     (38,595 )     (73,892 )     (83,538 )
Gross profit
  $ 475     $ 17,383     $ 18,608     $ 39,170  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    (5,549 )     (6,273 )     (17,620 )     (13,878 )
Income/(Loss) from operations
  $ (5,074 )   $ 11,110     $ 988     $ 25,292  
Interest income
    5       4       55       46  
Interest expenses
    (1,741 )     (1,356 )     (4,525 )     (2,888 )
Other income
    335       177       495       342  
Income/(Loss) before taxes on Continuing Operations
  $ (6,475 )   $ 9,935     $ (2,987 )   $ 22,792  
Income tax
    (114 )     (31 )     (114 )     (148 )
Discontinued Operation Loss, net of tax
    (1,830 )     -       (1,830 )     -  
Net Earnings/(Loss)
    (8,419 )     9,904       (4,931 )     22,644  
Net Loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
    38       6       37       17  
Net earnings/(loss) attributable to the Company
  $ (8,381 )   $ 9,910     $ (4,894 )   $ 22,661  
Earnings/(Loss) per share:
                               
Basic
  $ (0.16 )   $ 0.19     $ (0.09 )   $ 0.44  
Diluted
  $ (0.16 )   $ 0.18     $ (0.09 )   $ 0.42  
Weighted average shares outstanding:
                               
Basic
    53,256,874       51,891,657       53,256,874       51,829,156  
Diluted
    53,256,874       55,653,537       53,256,874,       55,554,987  

 
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Three Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008

Contract revenues earned for the three months ended September 30, 2009 were $25.6 million, a decrease of $30.4 million, or 54%, from the contract revenues earned of $56.0 million for the comparable period in 2008. The primary reasons for the decrease in contract revenues earned were due to major international projects entering the completion phase from which project revenue was declining, such as the Metro Red Line Project in Dubai, in addition to an adjustment to estimated gross revenue of the Metro Red Line Project in Dubai that resulted in a decrease in recognized revenue on the project during the third quarter of 2009.  The adjustment related to a dispute that arose during the third quarter with the master contractor on the project.  In the absence of the start up of new major projects in the third quarter of 2009, the revenue earned decreased accordingly.

Cost of contract revenues earned for the three months ended September 30, 2009 was $25.1 million, a decrease of $13.5 million, or 35%, from $38.6 million for the comparable period in 2008. Cost of contract revenues earned consists of the raw materials, labor and other operating costs related to manufacturing. The decrease in costs of contract revenues earned was primarily due to a decrease in revenue in 2009.

Gross profit for the three months ended September 30, 2009 was $0.5 million, a decrease of $16.9 million, or 97%, from $17.4 million for the comparable period of 2008. Our gross margin for the three months ended September 30, 2009 was 2% as compared with 31% for the three months ended September 30, 2008. The decrease in gross margin was primarily the result of higher raw material, labor and administrative costs in Dubai as well as our domestic market of China, in addition to the increase in costs and overhead for the project in Doha, which resulted in a decrease in the profit margin for the project.  The decrease in gross profit for the Doha project was caused by the delay of the work completion that resulted from technical and environmental factors that led to our claims for work period extension.  Because the outcome of the claims cannot be ascertained, we recognized the full loss of the Doha project in the third quarter of 2009 in accordance with relevant accounting standards.   Furthermore, gross profit decreased during the third quarter of 2009 due to an adjustment of revenue earned for projects in Dubai due to the decrease in estimated gross revenue, as related to the dispute with the master contractor on the project.

Selling, general and administrative expenses were $5.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009, a decrease of approximately $0.8 million, or 13%, from approximately $6.3 million for the comparable period in 2008. The decrease was primary due to the decrease in contract revenues.  Among the selling, general and administrative expenses, payroll and social securities was the single largest expenditure of the group, which accounted for approximately 50% of the expenses. Other major expenses included office administrative expenses and rental expenses.

Interest expenses were $1.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009, an increase of $0.3 million, from approximately $1.4 million for the comparable period in 2008.  The increase was mainly due to the use of short term bank loan in financing of purchases of materials and company operations.

Income tax expense was $114,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2009 at an effective tax rate approximately of -1.8%, compared with approximately $31,000 in taxes for the same period of 2008 at an effective tax rate of 0.3%. The tax was mainly charged for the company’s operations in mainland China.

Net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2009 was $8.4 million, a decrease in earnings of $18.3 million, or 185%, from a net income of $9.9 million for the comparable period in 2008. As indicated above, the decrease was due to decrease in revenue earned, higher raw material, labor and administrative costs, full provision of loss for the project in Doha, written off of construction works for the previous leasehold office building in Shenzhen PRC as the discontinued operation in the amount of $1.8 million, and the revenue adjustment for projects in Dubai.

Nine months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008

Contract revenues earned for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 were $92.5 million, a decrease of $30.2 million, or 25%, from the contract revenues earned of $122.7 million for the comparable period in 2008. The decrease was mainly from the significant decrease in contract revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2009, as compared to the prior year period.  Such decrease was due to the completion of a majority of the work for the international projects commenced in 2008, such as the Metro Red Line Project in Dubai that made considerable revenues earned in 2008.  Moreover, the decrease in contracts revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was due to major international projects entering the completion phase from which project revenue was declining, such as the Metro Red Line Project in Dubai, in addition to an adjustment to estimated gross revenue of the Metro Red Line Project in Dubai that resulted in a decrease in recognized revenue on the project during the first nine months of 2009.  The adjustment related to a dispute that arose during the third quarter of 2009 with the master contractor on the project.  In the absence of the start up of new major projects in the first nine months of 2009, the revenue earned decreased accordingly.
 
 
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Cost of contract revenues earned for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was $73.9 million, a decrease of $9.6 million, or 11%, from $83.5 million for the comparable period in 2008. The decrease in costs of contract revenues earned was primarily due to decrease in revenue in 2009.

Gross profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was $18.6 million, a decrease of $20.6 million, or 53%, from $39.2 million for the comparable period of 2008. Our gross margin for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was 20% as compared with 32% for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. The decrease in gross margin was primarily the result of higher raw material, labor and administrative costs in Dubai as well as our domestic market of China, in addition to the increase in costs and overhead for the project in Doha, which resulted in a decrease in the profit margin for the project.  The decrease in gross profit for the Doha project was caused by the delay of the work completion that resulted from technical and environmental factors that led to our claims for work period extension. Because the outcome of the claims cannot be ascertained, we recognized the full loss of the Doha project in the third quarter of 2009 in accordance with relevant accounting standards.   Furthermore, gross profit decreased during the first nine months of 2009 due to an adjustment of revenue earned for projects in Dubai due to the decrease in estimated gross revenue, as related to the dispute with the master contractor on the project.

Selling, general and administrative expenses were $17.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, an increase of approximately $3.7 million, or 27%, from $13.9 million for the comparable period in 2008. The increase was due to our operational expansion, including the growth in staff, office rental and other costs associated with the expansion of our overseas operations since 2008.  Among the selling, general and administrative expenses, payroll and social securities was the single largest expenditure of the group, which accounted for approximately 50% of the expenses. Other major expenses included office administrative expenses and rental expenses.

Interest expenses were $4.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, an increase of $1.6 million, from $2.9 million for the comparable period in 2008.  The increase was mainly due to the issuance of $20 million convertible bonds in April 2008.

Income tax expense was $114,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 at an effective tax rate approximately of -3.8%, compared with approximately $147,000 in taxes for the same period of 2008 at an effective tax rate of 0.6%. The tax was mainly charged for the company’s operations in mainland China.

Net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was $ 4.9 million, a decrease of earnings of $27.6 million, or 122%, from $22.7 million for the comparable period in 2008. As indicated above, the decrease was due to decrease in revenue earned, higher raw material, labor and administrative costs, full provision of loss for the project in Doha, written off of construction works for the previous leasehold office building in Shenzhen PRC as the discontinued operation in the amount of $1.8 million, and the revenue adjustment for projects in Dubai.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

At September 30, 2009, we had cash and cash equivalents of $6.5 million.

Prior to October 17, 2006, we financed our business operations through short-term bank loans, cash provided by operations, and credit provided by suppliers. On October 17, 2006, concurrently with the close of our Share Exchange, we received net proceeds of $3.1 million in a private placement transaction, and in October 2007, we received approximately $2.0 million from an initial public offering.

We have also financed our operations through the issuance of convertible bonds.  On April 12, 2007, we completed a financing transaction pursuant to which we issued the 2007 Bonds in the principal amount of $10 million. In September 2008, $2 million worth of bonds were converted into shares of common stock pursuant to which we issued 571,428 shares of common stock.  Effective from April 12, 2009, the conversion price was reset from $3.50 to $2.45 per share per the terms of the bonds based on the average trading price of our common stock.

On April 15, 2008, we completed a financing transaction pursuant to which we issued the 2008 Bonds in the principal amount of $20.0 million. The 2008 Bonds bear cash interest at the rate of 12% per annum. According to the terms of the Bonds, interest was payable semi-annually in arrears on April 15 and October 15 of each year commencing October 15, 2008. For the interest payment that was due on April 15, 2009, the bondholders agreed, subject to certain conditions being met, that we may defer an interest payment of $1.2 million of the 2008 bonds. As indicated above, we and the holders of our outstanding Bonds and the 2008 Warrants entered into an Amendment and Waiver Agreement (the “Waiver”) pursuant to which the bondholders and warrant holder agreed to waive their right to a reduction in the conversion price of the Bonds and exercise price of the 2008 Warrants due to our proposed sale of the shares pursuant to the Purchase Agreement at a price per share less than the current conversion prices of the Bonds and exercise price of the 2008 Warrants. Pursuant to the Waiver, we agreed to use a portion of the net proceeds of the sale of the Shares to the investors to pay (i) the interest payments of the Bonds that are outstanding and due for payment in accordance with the terms of the trust deeds governing the Bonds, and (ii) all amounts owed to ABN AMRO Bank (China) Co. Ltd., Shenzhen Branch or any other ABN AMRO Bank N.V. affiliate in connection with the Bank Overdraft Facility and any outstanding interest on the facility as the date of payment (collectively, the “Agreed Bondholders Payments”). Such payments must be made no later than the earlier of (i) seven business days after the sale of the Shares and (ii) three months from the date of the Waiver. Remaining net proceeds shall be used to fund our operations. Until the Agreed Bondholders Payments of are made by us after the sale of the Shares, we agreed that we will not use proceeds from the proposed sale of shares to repay or prepay any debt prior to our currently scheduled due date without consent of the bondholders.
 
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The three months provided to us to make the Agreed Bondholders Payments expired on November 6, 2009, and as of the date of this quarterly report, we had not closed the proposed sale of securities under the Purchase Agreement and we had not made the Agreed Bondholders Payments.  We are continuing to seek to close the sale of the securities under the Purchase Agreement but there is no guarantee that we will be able to do so, as the investors are seeking a modification to the terms of the agreement.  We are currently in discussions with the Bondholders regarding an extension the Waiver or an alternative solution amiable to all parties. If we are required to redeem all or a portion of the bonds, and we do not have sufficient cash to make the repurchase, we may be required to obtain third party financing to do so, and there can be no assurances that we will be able to secure financing in a timely manner and on favorable terms, which would have a material adverse effect on our financial performance, results of operations and stock price.

Full Art International Limited incurred an automobile capital lease obligation due November 09, 2012 that had an outstanding amount of $205,759 as of September 30, 2009.

On February 19, 2008, we and Techwell Engineering Limited were granted a bond facility by the Hong Kong Branch of ABN AMRO Bank N.V. The facility amount was $10,000,000, at a tenor of up to one year with 2% flat interest rate on the issued amount of bonds such as bank guarantees, performance bonds, advanced payment bonds and standby letters of credit. ABN AMRO required guarantees as follows: (i) an irrevocable and unconditional guarantee executed by Zhuhai King Glass Engineering Co. Limited and (ii) share charge over the shares of us for a minimum value of $5,000,000 or equivalent, executed by KGE Group Limited. On May 2, 2008, the facility was increased to $12,000,000 with additional cash collateral of $2,000,000, which is also the total amount of cash collateral for the facility.  All cash collateral was then fully used to off-set a portion of the calling of the bonds for projects in Dubai by the beneficiary in September 2009. This facility is fully utilized.

On March 28, 2008, we, Full Art and Techwell Engineering Limited were granted a bonding facility by the Hong Kong Branch of HSBC. The facility amount was $10,000,000, at a tenor of up to one year with 1% flat interest rate on the issued amount of bonds such as bank guarantees, performance bonds, advanced payment bonds and standby letters of credit. HSBC required guarantees as follows: (i) an unlimited guarantee among China Architectural Engineering, Inc., Full Art International Limited and Techwell Engineering Limited; and (ii) an “all monies” securities deposits with 15% margin.  On August 18, 2008, the facility was increased to $20,000,000 with additional cash collateral of $1,500,000 that increased the total amount of cash collateral to $3,000,000. In September 2009, $2,818,440 of the cash collateral was used to off-set of the calling of the bonds for projects in Dubai by the beneficiary. As of September 30, 2009, we have utilized $1.8 million of the facility.

On July 19, 2008, Zhuhai King Glass Engineering Co., Ltd. (“Zhuhai KGE”), our wholly-owned subsidiary was granted a Bank Accepted Draft facility by the Shenzhen Branch of ABN AMRO Bank N.V. The facility amount is RMB70,000,000 (US$10,218,978).  On September 30, 2009, the facility was amended to allow Open Account Financing – Accounts Receivable against invoices from acceptable buyers up to RMB21,000,000 and Open Account Financing and Overdraft in Current Account up to RMB16,800,000.  ABN AMRO requires irrevocable and unconditional guarantee from us and cash collateral of 20% of bank’s acceptance bill issued and Open Account Financing.  As of September 30, 2009, Zhuhai KGE utilized RMB nil (US$ nil) of Bank Accepted Draft and RMB 33.6 million (US$4.9 million) of Overdraft in Current Account.

In September 2009, the beneficiary of a performance bond and advance payment bonds for the projects in Dubai demanded the drawing of approximately $9.4 million in total from the two issuing banks, ABN AMRO Bank NV and HSBC. The calling of the bonds was based on the beneficiary’s belief that it had paid in excess of the construction work performed. We do not believe that the beneficiary had the proper basis for calling the bonds and intend to vigorously defend all of their rights and remedies related to the dispute. On September 30, 2009, after an offset against collateral accounts that we held with the banks, there was approximately $4.5 million in a shortfall amount due to ABN AMRO Bank NV by us that was not paid off.  Such amount is currently outstanding as the temporary loan from the bank at the interest rate at the bank’s cost of funds plus 6%.

We also lease certain administrative and production facilities from third parties. Accordingly, for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, we incurred rental expenses of $2.4 million and $1.3 million, respectively.
 
 
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Working capital management, including prompt and diligent billing and collection, is an important factor in our results of operations and liquidity. When we are awarded construction project, we work according to the percentage-of-completion method which matches the revenue streams with the relevant cost of construction based on the percentage-of-completion of project as determined based on certain criteria, such as, among other things, actual cost of raw material used compared to the total budgeted cost of raw material and work certified by customers. There is no guarantee that the cash inflow from these contracts is being accounted for in parallel with the cash outflow being incurred in the performance of such contract. In addition, a construction project is usually deemed to be completed once we prepare a final project account, the account is agreed upon by our customers, and all amounts related to the contract must be settled according to the account within three months to a year from the customer’s agreement on the final project account. As there may be different time intervals to reach a consensus on the amount as being accounted for in the projects before the project finalization account is being mutually agreed by each other. We experience an average accounts settlement period ranging from three months to as high as one year from the time we provide services to the time we receive payment from our customers. In contrast, we typically need to place certain deposit with our suppliers on a portion of the purchase price in advance and for some suppliers we must maintain a deposit for future orders. We attempt to maintain a credit policy of receiving certain amounts of deposit from customers before we begin a new project.
 
We experienced revenue of $92.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to revenue of $122.7 million for the same period in 2008. Construction contract related receivables, including contract receivables and costs and earnings in excess of billings as of September 30, 2009 were $108.7 million, an increase of $21.0 million over construction related receivables of $87.7 million as of December 31, 2008. The increase in such receivables reflected the slow down of payment by the customers.

We provide for bad debts principally based upon the aging of accounts receivable, in addition to collectability of specific customer accounts, our history of bad debts, and the general condition of the industry. We are currently involved in six lawsuits in which we are suing other parties for overdue payments. The total amount involved is approximately $3.2 million. Additional provision for doubtful accounts in the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was $0.3 million.  As of September 30, 2009, our provision for doubtful accounts was $5.5 million, which was 5.1% of our construction contract related receivables of $103 million. We believed our current reserve for doubtful accounts is commensurate to cover the associated credit risk in the portfolio of our construction contract related receivables.  Due to the difficulty in assessing future trends, we could be required to further increase our provisions for doubtful accounts.  As our accounts receivable age and become uncollectible our cash flow and results of operations are negatively impacted.

As indicated above, we entered into the Framework Agreement in June 2009 with Nine Dragon to undertake the projects at the Nine Dragon Holiday Resort that has been under development in the Yangtze River Delta in China. We also entered into the LOI in August 2009 to purchase land from Zhejiang Nine Dragon Co., a subsidiary of Nine Dragon, for an approximate purchase price equal to $55 million. The Nine Dragon Project will require significant capital resources and it will require us to properly manage the project to avoid a material adverse effect on our operating results, cash flows and liquidity. We originally anticipated to use proceeds from the sale of 17 million shares of common stock to fund the project, but the sales transaction has not closed, and there is no guarantee that such sale will occur.  As of the date of this quarterly report, we have not entered into any definitive agreement, and we continue to examine and negotiate the transaction with Zhejiang Nine Dragon.

We intend to expend a significant amount of capital to purchase materials and serve as deposits for performance bonds for new projects that we have obtained. Additional capital for this objective may be required that is in excess of our liquidity, requiring us to raise additional capital through an equity offering or secured or unsecured debt financing. The availability of additional capital resources will depend on prevailing market conditions, interest rates, and our existing financial position and results of operations.

Net cash used in operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was approximately $11.2 million, as compared to $15.3 million in the same period in 2008. The change is primarily due to our improvement in cash collection in 2009.

Net cash provided by investing activities was approximately $7.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to approximately $13.0 million used in investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. The change was mainly a result of decrease in our restricted cash.  The decrease in the restricted cash was due to the off-setting of such restricted cash as a result of the calling of bonds for projects in Dubai by the beneficiary.

Net cash provided by financing activities was $2.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $27.2 million provided by the nine months ended September 30, 2008. The decrease was primarily due to convertible bond of $19.5 million issued in 2008 and repayment of notes payable in 2009.
 
 
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Contractual Obligations

The following table describes our contractual commitments and obligations as of September 30, 2009:

   
Payments due by period
 
   
Total
   
Less than
1 year
   
1-3 years
   
3-5 years
   
More than 
5 years
 
Operating Lease Obligations
 
$
3,397,431
   
$
1,058,559
   
$
1,644,451
   
$
694,421
   
$
-
 
Contingent Liabilities (1)
 
$
5,331,411
   
$
5,331,411
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
 
Long-term debt (2)
 
$
23,645,242
   
$
-
   
$
23,645,242-
   
$
-
   
$
 
 

(1) 
Includes the $3,500,000 standby guarantee expiring May 2, 2010 issued by ABN AMRO Bank N.V. and $1,831,411 performance bond expiring December 31, 2009 issued by HSBC.
 
(2) 
Includes the $8 million convertible bond which is required to be redeemed at 150.87% at maturity at April 4,   2012, which may be converted into our common stock after September 28, 2008, accordingly we may re-classify upon conversion. Also includes the $20 million convertible bond which is required to be redeemed at 116.61% at maturity at April 15, 2011, which may be converted into our common stocks after October 15, 2008, accordingly we may re-classify upon conversion.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

None.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues, expenses and allocated charges during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

We describe our significant accounting policies in Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K as of and for the year ended December 31, 2008. We discuss our critical accounting policies and estimates in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our Annual Report on Form 10-K as of and for the year ended December 31, 2008.  Other than as indicated in this quarterly report, there have been no material revisions to the critical accounting policies as filed in our Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 on Form 10-K as filed with the SEC on March 31, 2009.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

See Note 2(t) of the accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q for a discussion of recent accounting pronouncements.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK

There have been no material changes in market risk from the information provided in Part II, Item 7A “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” in our Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 on Form 10-K as filed with the SEC on March 31, 2009.
 
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ITEM 4.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Disclosure controls and procedures are controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

As of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report, we conducted an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Acting Chief Financial Officer, of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Exchange Act). Based upon this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Acting Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures identified certain material weaknesses, as described below, that caused our controls and procedures to be ineffective.  Notwithstanding the existence of the material weaknesses described below, management has concluded that the interim consolidated financial statements in this Form 10-Q fairly present, in all material respects, our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods and dates presented.

These material weaknesses primarily related to one of our material operating subsidiaries, Techwell Engineering Limited. (“Techwell”).  On November 6, 2007, we acquired Techwell and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Techwell Building Systems (Shenzhen) Ltd. in China and Techwell International Ltd. in Macau.  At the time, Techwell was a privately-held company and its financial systems were not designed to facilitate the external financial reporting required of a publicly held company under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.  In addition, Techwell’s accounting records were historically maintained using accounting principles generally accepted in the People's Republic of China, its personnel was not fully familiar with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected in a timely basis.  We identified the following material weaknesses:

1. 
Techwell lacked the technical expertise and processes to ensure compliance with our policies and did not maintain adequate controls with respect to (a) timely updating engineering budget and analysis, (b) coordination and communication between Corporate Accounting and Engineering Staffs, and (c) timely review and analysis of corporate journals recorded in the consolidation process.
 
2. 
Techwell did not maintain a sufficient complement of personnel with an appropriate knowledge and skill to comply with our specific engineering financial accounting and reporting requirements and low materiality thresholds.  This was evidenced by a number of documents missing or not matching with the records and contributed to the adjustment of financial results.  As evidenced by the significant number and magnitude of out-of-period adjustments identified from Techwell during the period-end closing process, management has concluded that the controls over the period-end financial reporting process were not operating effectively. Specifically, controls were not effective to ensure that significant accounting estimates and other adjustments were appropriately reviewed, analyzed, and monitored on a timely basis.
 
3.
Techwell did not comply with our authorization policy. This was evidenced by a number of expenses incurred without appropriate authorization. This material weakness resulted in an unauthorized and significant increase of expenses, which significantly impacted our operating results.
 
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Remediation of Material Weaknesses

We are in the process of developing and implementing remediation plans to address our material weaknesses.  One key change for us going forward will be the design and implementation of internal controls over the accounting and oversight of all subsidiaries, including enhanced accounting systems, processes, policies and procedures.  We have taken the following actions to address the material weaknesses and improve our internal controls over financial reporting:
 
1.
On January 14, 2009, the board of directors of Techwell passed a board resolution to replace management of Techwell.  We have appointed a new general manager to Techwell, as well as three experienced project managers to the Dubai Metro project.
 
2. 
Management has initiated a Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Section 404 Compliance Assistance Project, which is intended to meet all requirements required by SEC in our company and all of our subsidiaries. We engaged a consulting firm to assist in the set-up of project and our staff thereafter continued with its implementation.
 
3. 
We have established a dedicated and qualified internal control and audit team to implement the policies and procedures to the standard of a US public company.
 
4. 
We reorganized and restructured Techwell’s Corporate Accounting by (a) modifying the reporting structure and establishing clear roles, responsibilities, and accountability, (b) hiring skilled technical accounting personnel to address our accounting and financial reporting requirements, and (c) assessing the technical accounting capabilities in the operating units to ensure the right complement of knowledge, skills, and training.
 
5. 
We reorganized and restructured the budgeting process by (a) centralizing the procurement function to our company to ensure budgets and analyses of Techwell are timely prepared and properly reviewed; (b) implementing new policies and procedures to ensure that appropriate communication and collaboration protocols among our Engineering, Procurement and Corporate Accounting departments; and (c) hiring the necessary technical procurement personnel to support complex procurement activities.    We have hired two experienced technical procurement managers and expect to increase the headcount in the purchase department in the future if necessary.
 
6. 
We strengthened the period-end closing procedures of our operating subsidiaries by (a) requiring all significant estimate transactions to be reviewed by Corporate Accounting, (b) ensuring that account reconciliations and analyses for significant financial statement accounts are reviewed for completeness and accuracy by qualified accounting personnel, (c) implementing a process that ensures the timely review and approval of complex accounting estimates by qualified accounting personnel and subject matter experts, where appropriate, and (d) developing better monitoring controls at Corporate Accounting and the operating units.

7. 
In September 2009, we hired a new Vice President of Finance who was later appointed as our Acting Chief Financial Officer in November 2009.  We believe that the addition of this person will assist the strengthening of the controls and procedures of our company.

We believe that we are taking the steps necessary for remediation of the material weaknesses identified above, and we will continue to monitor the effectiveness of these steps and to make any changes that our management deems appropriate.

Changes in internal control over financial reporting
 
Based on the evaluation of our management as required by paragraph (d) of Rule 13a-15 of the Exchange Act, we believe that there were changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the third quarter of 2009 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting, and such changes are described above under “Remediation of Material Weaknesses.”
 
 
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PART II-OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

See Note 12(b) of the accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q for a discussion of our current legal proceedings,

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

Any investment in our common stock involves a high degree of risk. Investors should carefully consider the risks described below and all of the information contained in our public filings before deciding whether to purchase our common stock. Except as set forth below, there have been no material revisions to the “Risk Factors” as filed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K as of and for the year ended December 31, 2008.

We were unable to meet the terms and condition of the Waiver agreement that we entered into with the holders of our outstanding Bonds and the 2008 Warrants, and if we are unable to negotiate an extension or other modification to the Waiver, the bondholders may declare a default under the bonds, require us to pay the bonds, which would have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial position.
 
On August 6, 2009, we and the holders of our outstanding Bonds and warrants to purchase 300,000 shares of our common stock expiring 2013 (the “2008 Warrants”) entered into an Amendment and Waiver Agreement (the “Waiver”).  Pursuant to Waiver, the bondholders and warrantholder agreed to waive their right to a reduction in the conversion price of the Bonds and exercise price of the 2008 Warrants due to our proposed sale of the shares pursuant to the Purchase Agreement at a price per share less than the current conversion prices of the Bonds and exercise price of the 2008 Warrants.
 
Pursuant to the Waiver, we agreed to use a portion of the net proceeds of the sale of the Shares to the investors to pay:

·
the interest payments of the Bonds that are outstanding and due for payment in accordance with the terms of the trust deeds governing the Bonds, and

·
all amounts owed to ABN AMRO Bank (China) Co. Ltd., Shenzhen Branch or any other ABN AMRO Bank N.V. affiliate in connection with the Bank Overdraft Facility and any outstanding interest on the facility as the date of payment (collectively, the “Agreed Bondholders Payments”).

Such payments must be made no later than the earlier of (i) seven business days after the sale of the Shares and (ii) three months from the date of the Waiver. We also agreed that until the Agreed Bondholders Payments of are made by us after the sale of the Shares, we agreed that we will not use proceeds from the proposed sale of shares to repay or prepay any debt prior to our currently scheduled due date without consent of the bondholders.

The three months provided to us to make the Agreed Bondholders Payments expired on November 6, 2009, and as of the date of this quarterly report, we had not closed the proposed sale of securities under the Purchase Agreement and we had not made the Agreed Bondholders Payments.  We are continuing to seek to close the sale of the securities under the Purchase Agreement but there is no guarantee that we will be able to do so, as the investors are seeking a modification to the terms of the agreement.  We are currently in discussions with the Bondholders regarding an extension the Waiver or an alternative solution amiable to all parties. If we are required to redeem all or a portion of the bonds, and we do not have sufficient cash to make the repurchase, we may be required to obtain third party financing to do so, and there can be no assurances that we will be able to secure financing in a timely manner and on favorable terms, which would have a material adverse effect on our financial performance, results of operations and stock price.  Any of the foregoing would have a material adverse effect on our results of operation, financial position, cash flows and liquidity.

Our dispute with the master contractor on the Dubai Metro Rail Project may result in costly and time-consuming litigation that could require significant time and attention of management and a reversal of recognized revenue in accordance with the “percentage of completion” method of accounting, either of which may have a material adverse effect on our financial position and results of operations.

Techwell, our wholly owned subsidiary, was removed by the master contractor of the Dubai Metro Rail Project, and such master contractor also called for and received payment of $2.1 million in performance bonds and $7.3 million in advance payment bonds that were issued on Techwell's behalf for the project. The calling of the advance payment bonds was based on the master contractor's belief that it had paid in excess of the construction work performed.  We and certain of our subsidiaries are guarantor of the bonds that were paid by the banks, and we are liable under the guarantee agreements for such amounts paid by the banks.  Although we do not believe that the master contractor had a proper basis for calling the bonds, there can be no assurance can be given that the dispute will be resolved in our favor.  We had generated approximately $92.8 million in total revenue since construction began in 2008, and depending on the evolving status of the dispute, we may be required to reverse revenue that we have recognized in previously periods under the “percentage of completion” accounting method, which would have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
 
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The discontinuation of international construction projects and shifting to projects located in mainland China has resulted in a loss of $1.8 million, and it may materially reduce our contracts revenue and net income if we are not able to secure sufficient projects in China.

As a result of our recent restructure and reorganization to turn back to local instead of oversea market due to the recent change in international economic environments, our Shenzhen office was down sized and moved out from the leasehold multi-floor office building to a smaller leased place at minimal operations in September 2009. The set up of the Shenzhen office was originally for the support of the overseas operations which we have decided to discontinue. As a result, the current improvement works to the leasehold multi-floor office building were stopped and was written off in the third quarter of 2009, a loss of $1.8 million.  In addition, a substantial percentage of our revenue has been derived from international projects in the past few years, and with the loss of such sources of revenue going forward, our results of operations will suffer if we are unable to secure a sufficient amount of projects in mainland China to offset the void in revenue that we have received from international projects in the past, which could negatively affect our stock price.

Our failure to properly manage the Nine Dragon Project may result in additional costs or claims, which could have a material adverse effect on our operating results, cash flows and liquidity.
 
If and when we are able to enter into definitive project agreements for the Nine Dragon Project, which we expect will be material to our operations, we will be required to take on numerous large-scale and complex projects. The quality of our performance on the Nine Dragon Project will depend in large part upon our ability to manage our relationship with Nine Dragon and the project itself and to timely deploy appropriate resources. Our results of operations, cash flows and liquidity could be adversely affected if we miscalculate the resources or time needed to complete the Nine Dragon Project, or the resources or time needed to meet any milestones.  Further, any defects or errors, or failures to meet in the project could result in large damage claims against us, and, because of the substantial cost of, and potentially long lead-time necessary to acquire certain of the materials, damage claims may be large and thereby have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.

In connection with the Nine Dragons Resort Project, if and when we enter into definitive project agreements, we intend to enter into the real estate development industry, in which we have no significant experience.

We have no significant real estate development experience. We have historically been engaged only in design and construction of curtain wall systems, roofing systems, steel construction systems, eco-energy saving building conservation systems and related products, for public works and commercial real estate projects. Therefore, we do not have any specific real estate development history from which you can draw conclusions about our ability to execute the Nine Dragons Resort Project or plan to enter the real estate development industry generally. Any failure to successfully purchase, develop, and sell a real estate property could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.   In addition, our proposed entry into the development industry will place increased demands on our operational, managerial and administrative resources. These increased demands could cause us to operate our business less effectively, which, in turn, could cause deterioration in the financial performance of our overall business.

We may not have adequate funding resources to finance land acquisitions or property developments, or to service our financing obligations.

We intend to enter the real estate property development business, which T is capital intensive. In connection with the Nine Dragons Resort Project, we entered into a letter of intent pursuant to which we intend to pay approximately $55 million to purchase a real estate property for development.  Generally, we intend to finance our property developments through a combination of securities issuances, borrowings from banks, internal funding, in addition to other methods.  We have already experienced difficulties in closing the sale 17 million shares of common stock in a transaction, and there is no guarantee that we will have sufficient cash flow available for land acquisitions or property developments or that we will be able to raise the requisite amount of capital on terms acceptable to us or at all to fund land acquisitions or property developments.

We expect to face significant property development risks before we realize any benefits from a development.

We intend to enter the real estate property development business, which typically requires substantial capital outlays during the construction periods, and it may take months or years before positive cash flows, if any, can be generated by development properties. The time and costs required to complete a property development may increase substantially due to many factors beyond our control, including the shortage, or increased cost of material, equipment, technical skills and labor, adverse weather conditions, natural disasters, labor disputes, disputes with contractors, accidents, changes in government priorities and policies, changes in market conditions, delays in obtaining the requisite licenses, permits and approvals from the relevant authorities and other unforeseeable problems and circumstances. Any of these factors, singly or in aggregate, may lead to a delay in, or the failure of, the completion of a property development and result in costs substantially exceeding those originally budgeted. Failure to complete a property development according to its original plan, if at all, may have an adverse effect on our reputation and could give rise to potential liabilities. As a result, our returns on investments, if any, might not be timely recognized or might be lower than originally expected.
 
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Our business and results of operations may be adversely affected if we fail to obtain, or there are material delays in obtaining, the requisite governmental approvals for a property development.

We intend to enter the real estate industry in the PRC, which is heavily regulated by the PRC government. Developers must comply with a variety of legal and regulatory requirements, as well as the policies and procedures established by local authorities to implement such laws and regulations. To undertake and complete a property development, a real estate developer must obtain permits, licenses, certificates and other approvals from the relevant administrative authorities at various stages of the property development, including land use rights documents, planning permits, construction permits, and certificates or confirmations of completion and acceptance. Each approval is dependent on the satisfaction of a set of conditions.
  
We do not have experience in this process and we may experience delays in obtaining such governmental approvals in respect of property developments that would have a material adverse effect on our business or results of operations, and we cannot assure you that we will not encounter significant problems in satisfying the conditions to the approvals, or that we will be able to adapt ourselves to the laws, regulations or policies that may come into effect from time to time with respect to the real estate industry in general or the particular processes related to the granting of the approvals. There may also be delays on the part of the administrative bodies in reviewing our applications and granting approvals. If we fail to obtain, or experience material delays in obtaining, the requisite governmental approvals, the schedule of development and sale of our developments could be substantially disrupted, resulting in a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Our sales of developed properties, if any, will be affected if mortgage financing becomes more costly or otherwise less attractive.

We intend to enter the real estate property development business, and we expect that most purchasers of properties will rely on mortgages to fund their purchases. Increases in interest rates may significantly increase the cost of mortgage financing, thus reducing the attractiveness of mortgages as a source of financing for property purchases and adversely impacting the affordability of properties. In addition, the PRC government and commercial banks may also increase the downpayment requirements, impose other conditions or otherwise change the regulatory framework in a manner that would make mortgage financing unavailable or unattractive to potential property purchasers.  If the availability or attractiveness of mortgage financing is further reduced or limited, many of our prospective customers may not be able to purchase properties that we may have out for sale. As a result, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.

Potential liability for environmental problems could result in substantial costs.

In our possible entrance into the real estate development industry, we will become subject to a variety of laws and regulations concerning the protection of health and the environment. The particular environmental laws and regulations that apply to any given development site vary greatly according to the site’s location and environmental condition, the present and former uses of the site and the nature of the adjoining properties. Environmental laws and conditions may result in delays, may cause us to incur substantial compliance and other costs and can prohibit or severely restrict project development activity in environmentally-sensitive regions or areas, which could have a material adverse effect of our results of operations.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

Not applicable.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

Not applicable.
 
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ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

On October 5, 2009, we held a special meeting of stockholders called to approve the sale and issuance of 17,000,000 shares of common stock pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement dated August 6, 2009.  Of the 53,256,874 shares eligible to vote, 27,027,752 votes were returned, which is more than 50% of the issued and outstanding common stock, constituting a quorum. The votes returned do not include the 5,000,000 shares held by Nine Dragon (Hong Kong) Co. Ltd. that abstained from the vote as the underlying shares were related to the sale of the 17,000,000 shares.  The results of voting on the proposal was approved with 26,634,564 shares voted for, 372,851 voted against and 20,337 abstained from voting, thereby, approving the sale and issuance of the 17,000,000 under the terms of the Securities Purchase Agreement.

After receipt of shareholder approval at the special meeting, we and the investors have sought to close the sales transaction, however, certain new and modified terms and conditions have been requested by the investors, including a change in the use of proceeds as set forth in the securities purchase agreement.  There is no guarantee that the sales transaction of any or all of the 17,000,000 shares of common stock will be completed.  As such, we may be required to seek funding through other means, such as public or private financing or through collaborative arrangements with strategic partners.  We cannot be certain that additional capital will be available on favorable terms, if at all, and any available additional financing may not be adequate to meet our goals.
 
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

Not applicable.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

31.1
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
31.2
 
Certification of Acting Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     
32.1
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Acting Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
 

*
This exhibit shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, whether made before or after the date hereof and irrespective of any general incorporation language in any filings.

 
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SIGNATURES

In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
CHINA ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING, INC.
(Registrant)
       
November 16, 2009
By:
/s/ Luo Ken Yi
 
   
Luo Ken Yi
 
   
Chief Executive Officer and
Chairman of the Board
 
 
 
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