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 March 31, 2013 or
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ______to______
Commission file number 001-52186
KANDI TECHNOLOGIES GROUP,
INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Delaware | 90-0363723 |
(State or other jurisdiction of | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
incorporation or organization) |
Jinhua City Industrial Zone
Jinhua, Zhejiang Province
Peoples Republic of China
Post Code 321016
(Address of
principal executive offices)
(86 - 579) 82239856
(Registrants 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 [ ]
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 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yes [ x ] No [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See 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 [ ] |
Non-accelerated filer [ ] | Smaller reporting company [ x ] |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell
company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes [ ] No [ x ]
As of May 9, 2013 the registrant had issued and outstanding 32,539,867 shares of common stock, par value $.001 per share.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I-- FINANCIAL INFORMATION | ||
Item 1. | 3 | |
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2013 (unaudited) and December 31, 2012 |
3 | |
5 | ||
6 | ||
Item 2. |
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
35 |
Item 3. | 44 | |
Item 4. | 45 | |
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PART II-- OTHER INFORMATION | ||
Item 1 | 46 | |
Item 1A. | 46 | |
Item 2. | 47 | |
Item 3. | 47 | |
Item 4. | 47 | |
Item 5. | 47 | |
Item 6. | 47 |
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PART I-- FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements. (Unaudited)
KANDI TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. |
AND SUBSIDIARIES |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS |
ASSETS |
March 31, | December 31, | |||||
2013 | 2012 | |||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||
CURRENT ASSETS | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 3,987,688 | $ | 12,135,096 | ||
Restricted cash | 7,962,583 | 15,835,364 | ||||
Accounts receivable | 38,185,652 | 33,557,534 | ||||
Inventories (net of reserve
for slow moving inventory of $0 and $56,248
as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 respectively) |
10,575,936 | 7,630,715 | ||||
Notes receivable | 11,556,942 | 9,562,429 | ||||
Other receivables | 592,408 | 501,448 | ||||
Prepayments and prepaid expenses | 578,840 | 563,861 | ||||
Due from employees | 47,467 | 40,936 | ||||
Advances to suppliers | 2,065,293 | 4,769,825 | ||||
Deferred tax | 91,897 | - | ||||
Deposit for acquisition | 38,644,613 | 24,397,967 | ||||
Total Current Assets | 114,289,319 | 108,995,175 | ||||
LONG-TERM ASSETS | ||||||
Plant and equipment, net | 33,927,019 | 35,725,740 | ||||
Land use rights, net | 14,329,219 | 14,337,691 | ||||
Construction in progress | - | - | ||||
Deferred taxes | 1,301 | 695 | ||||
Investment in associated companies | 148,361 | 161,507 | ||||
Goodwill | 322,591 | 322,591 | ||||
Intangible assets | 721,067 | 741,591 | ||||
Total Long-Term Assets | 49,449,558 | 51,289,815 | ||||
TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 163,738,877 | $ | 160,284,990 |
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
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KANDI TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. |
AND SUBSIDIARIES |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS |
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
March 31, | December 31, | |||||
2013 | 2012 | |||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||
CURRENT LIABILITIES | ||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 10,708,090 | $ | 8,668,478 | ||
Other payables and accrued expenses | 3,021,231 | 3,092,045 | ||||
Short-term bank loans | 32,794,193 | 32,615,063 | ||||
Customer deposits | 25,470 | 292,389 | ||||
Notes payable, net of discount of $0 and $0 as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 respectively | 22,287,315 | 25,332,088 | ||||
Income tax payable | 258,594 | 680,253 | ||||
Due to employees | 11,058 | 7,132 | ||||
Due to related party | 841,251 | 841,251 | ||||
Deferred taxes | - | 55,166 | ||||
Financial derivate - liability | 449,559 | 1,513,013 | ||||
Total Current Liabilities | 70,396,761 | 73,096,878 | ||||
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES | ||||||
Bond payable | 12,735,609 | 12,666,044 | ||||
Financial derivatives - liability | - | |||||
Total Long-Term Liabilities | 12,735,609 | 12,666,044 | ||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES | 83,132,370 | 85,762,922 | ||||
STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY | ||||||
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 100,000,000 shares
authorized; 32,539,867 and 31,696,794 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively |
32,540 |
31,697 |
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Additional paid-in capital | 46,990,026 | 43,728,218 | ||||
Retained earnings (the restricted portion is $2,831,005 and
$2,831,005 at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively) |
27,496,682 |
25,259,809 |
||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 6,087,259 | 5,502,344 | ||||
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY | 80,606,507 | 74,522,068 | ||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY | $ | 163,738,877 | $ | 160,284,990 |
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
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KANDI TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. |
AND SUBSIDIARIES |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS) AND |
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) |
(UNAUDITED) |
Three Months Ended | ||||||
March 31, 2013 | March 31, 2012 | |||||
REVENUES, NET | $ | 14,662,521 | $ | 14,355,541 | ||
COST OF GOODS SOLD | (11,290,490 | ) | (11,014,691 | ) | ||
GROSS PROFIT | 3,372,031 | 3,340,850 | ||||
Research and development | (689,665 | ) | (756,096 | ) | ||
Selling and marketing | (89,614 | ) | (93,835 | ) | ||
General and administrative | (692,964 | ) | (683,620 | ) | ||
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS | 1,899,788 | 1,807,299 | ||||
Interest (expense) income, net | (670,208 | ) | 131,602 | |||
Change in fair value of financial instruments | 990,395 | 942,950 | ||||
Government grants | - | - | ||||
Investment (loss) income | (14,023 | ) | (13,401 | ) | ||
Other income, net | 122,365 | 34,468 | ||||
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES | 2,328,317 | 2,902,918 | ||||
INCOME TAX EXPENSE | (91,444 | ) | (519,966 | ) | ||
NET INCOME | 2,236,873 | 2,382,952 | ||||
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | ||||||
Foreign currency translation | 584,915 | 395,416 | ||||
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) | $ | 2,821,788 | $ | 2,778,368 | ||
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING BASIC | 32,298,832 | 27,450,371 | ||||
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING DILUTED | 32,539,339 | 28,839,747 | ||||
NET INCOME PER SHARE, BASIC | $ | 0.07 | $ | 0.09 | ||
NET INCOME PER SHARE, DILUTED | $ | 0.07 | $ | 0.08 |
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
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KANDI TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. |
AND SUBSIDIARIES |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS |
(UNAUDITED) |
Three Months Ended March 31 | ||||||
2013 | 2012 | |||||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 2,236,873 | $ | 2,382,952 | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities: | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 2,109,977 | 1,200,884 | ||||
Deferred taxes | (144,911 | ) | (24,184 | ) | ||
Option expense | - | 19,053 | ||||
Change of derivative instruments fair value | (990,395 | ) | (942,950 | ) | ||
Loss in investment in associated company | 14,023 | 13,401 | ||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||
(Increase) Decrease In: | ||||||
Accounts receivable | (4,440,829 | ) | (2,626,288 | ) | ||
Inventories | (2,901,362 | ) | (1,470,587 | ) | ||
Other receivables and prepaid expenses | (88,166 | ) | 1,121,239 | |||
Due from employees | (2,418 | ) | 220,807 | |||
Prepayments and prepaid expenses | 2,717,021 | (1,337,864 | ) | |||
Increase (Decrease) In: | ||||||
Accounts payable | 1,990,665 | 308,069 | ||||
Other payables and accrued liabilities | (85,177 | ) | (2,530,325 | ) | ||
Customer deposits | (268,344 | ) | (998,466 | ) | ||
Income tax payable | (425,109 | ) | 365,152 | |||
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities | $ | (278,152 | ) | $ | (4,299,107 | ) |
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||
Purchases of plant and equipment | (8,698 | ) | (16,512 | ) | ||
Purchase of construction in progress | - | (181,009 | ) | |||
Issuance of notes receivable | (1,940,690 | ) | - | |||
Repayments of notes receivable | - | 18,032,672 | ||||
Deposit for acquisition | (14,103,172 | ) | - | |||
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | $ | (16,052,560 | ) | $ | 17,835,151 |
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
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KANDI TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. |
AND SUBSIDIARIES |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS |
(UNAUDITED) |
Three Months Ended March 31 | ||||||
2013 | 2012 | |||||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||
Restricted cash | $ | 7,954,409 | $ | (15,758,880 | ) | |
Proceeds from short-term bank loans | 12,727,059 | 6,297,349 | ||||
Repayments of short-term bank loans | (12,727,059 | ) | (6,328,994 | ) | ||
Proceeds from notes payable | - | 8,686,544 | ||||
Repayments of notes payable | (3,181,765 | ) | (3,752,827 | ) | ||
Warrant exercise | 3,244,318 | - | ||||
Option exercise & other financing | 38,100 | 40,749 | ||||
Net cash provided by financing activities | 8,055,062 | (10,816,059 | ) | |||
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | (8,275,650 | ) | 2,719,985 | |||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | 128,242 | 3,173 | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 12,135,096 | 2,294,352 | ||||
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD | $ | 3,987,688 | $ | 5,017,510 | ||
SUPPLEMENTARY CASH FLOW INFORMATION | ||||||
Income taxes paid | $ | 516,554 | $ | 154,814 | ||
Interest paid | $ | 553,089 | $ | 648,059 |
SUPPLEMENTAL NON-CASH DISCLOSURE:
During the three
months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, $0 and $0 were transferred from
construction in progress to plant and equipment, respectively.
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
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KANDI TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. |
AND SUBSIDIARIES |
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
MARCH 31, 2013 (UNAUDITED) |
NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
When we use the terms we, us, our and the Company, we mean Kandi Technologies Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation. The Company was incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware on March 31, 2004. On August 13, 2007, the Company changed its name from Stone Mountain Resources, Inc. to Kandi Technologies, Corp. On December 21, 2012, the Company changed its name to Kandi Technologies Group, Inc.
On June 29, 2007, the Company (Stone Mountain Resources, Inc.) executed an exchange agreement to acquire 100% of Continental Development Limited, a Hong Kong corporation (Continental) and its wholly owned subsidiary Zhejiang Kandi Vehicles Co., Ltd. (Kandi Vehicles). Upon consummation of the exchange agreement, Continental became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, and the Company began conducting its primary business operations through Kandi Vehicles.
On December 31, 2010, in connection with forming the first Chinese electric vehicle battery replacement service provider, Jinhua Three Parties New Energy Vehicles Service Co., ltd. (Jinhua Service) was formed as a joint venture, by and among our wholly owned subsidiary, Kandi Vehicles, the State Grid Power Corporation and Tianneng Power International. The Company, indirectly through Kandi Vehicles, has a 30% ownership interest in Jinhua Service.
In 2011, Jinhua Kandi New Energy Vehicles Co., Ltd. (Kandi New Energy) was formed by Kandi Vehicles and Mr. Xiaoming Hu, our Chairman and CEO. Kandi Vehicles has a 50% ownership interest in, and controls the Board of Directors of, Kandi New Energy. Pursuant to a Share Escrow and Trust Agreement, Loan Agreement, Contractor Agreement, Kandi Vehicles is entitled to 100% of the economic benefits, voting rights and residual interests (100% profits and loss absorption rate) of Kandi New Energy.
On April 25 2012, pursuant to a Share Exchange Agreement, the Company completed an acquisition of KO NGA Investment Limited and its subsidiaries, K S Asia Limited Group Limited, Yongkang K S Electric Limited and Yongkang Scrou Electric Co. (Yongkang Scrou). On June 29, 2012, in connection with the completion of an internal reorganization, Yongkang Scrou, a manufacturer of various auto generators, became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.
On March 1, 2013, the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, Kandi Vehicles formed Kandi Electric Vehicles (Changxing) Co., Ltd. (Kandi Changxing) in the Changxing (National) Economic and Technological Development Zone. Kandi Changxing, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kandi Vehicles, specializes in the production of electrical vehicles (EVs).
The Companys organization chart as of this reporting date is as follows:
The Company's primary business operations are the design, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of EVs, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), go-karts, and other related specialized automobiles for the PRC and global markets.
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KANDI TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. |
AND SUBSIDIARIES |
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
MARCH 31, 2013 (UNAUDITED) |
NOTE 2 LIQUIDITY
As of March 31, 2013, the Companys working capital surplus was $43,892,558.
As of March 31, 2013, the Company had credit lines from commercial banks of $54,126,337, of which $32,794,193 was used as of March 31, 2013.
Historically, the Company has financed itself through short-term commercial bank loans obtained from PRC banks. The term of these loans are typically for one year; upon our payment of all outstanding principal and interest in a respective loan, the PRC banks have typically rolled over such loans for an additional one-year term, subject to interest rate adjustments to reflect prevailing market rates. The Company believes these lending arrangements have not changed and that short-term bank loans will continue to be available on customary terms and conditions.
The Company believes that its cash flows generated internally may not be sufficient to support growth of future operations and repay short term bank loans for the next twelve months (if required). However, the Company believes that its access to existing financing sources, as well as its established relationships with PRC banks, will enable it to meet its obligations and fund its ongoing operations.
On April 19, 2013, we filed a universal shelf registration statement on Form S-3 with the SEC. Subject to market conditions and volume limitations, the registration statement will allow us, from time to time, to offer and sell up to $60 million of equity, debt and hybrid securities as described in the registration statement. The registration statement has not yet been declared effective by the SEC. We have not issued or sold any securities pursuant to the shelf registration statement.
NOTE 3 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The Company maintains its general ledger and journals in accordance with the accrual method of accounting for financial reporting purposes. Presented financial statements and notes are representations of our management. Adopted accounting policies conform to generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America and have been consistently applied in the presentation of our financial statements.
The financial information included herein for the three month periods ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 is unaudited; however, such information reflects all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements for these interim periods.
The results of operations for the three month period ended March 31, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the entire fiscal year ending December 31, 2013.
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KANDI TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. |
AND SUBSIDIARIES |
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
MARCH 31, 2013 (UNAUDITED) |
NOTE 4 PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION
The consolidated financial statements reflect the accounts of the Company and its ownership interest in following subsidiaries:
(i) |
Continental Development, Ltd. (Continental) (a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company) |
(ii) |
Zhejiang Kandi Vehicles Co., Ltd. (Kandi Vehicles) (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Continental) |
(iii) |
Jinhua Three Parties New Energy Vehicles Service Co., Ltd. (Jinhua Service) (a 30% owned subsidiary of Kandi Vehicles) |
(iv) |
Jinhua Kandi New Energy Vehicles Co., Ltd. (Kandi New Energy) (a 50% owned subsidiary of Kandi Vehicles with 100% profits and loss absorption due to contractual agreement) |
(v) |
Yongkang Scrou Electric. Co., Ltd (Yongkang Scrou) (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kandi Vehicles) |
(vi) |
Kandi Electric Vehicles (Changxing) Co., Ltd. (Kandi Changxing) (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kandi Vehicles) |
Inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
NOTE 5 USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States 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 revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Management makes these estimates using the best information available at the time the estimates are made; however actual results when ultimately realized could differ from those estimates.
NOTE 6 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Economic and Political Risks
The Companys operations are conducted in the PRC. Accordingly, the Companys business, financial condition and results of operations may be influenced by the political, economic and legal environments in the PRC, and by the general state of the PRC economy.
Our operations are conducted mainly in the PRC. As such, our earnings are subject to movements in foreign currency exchange rates when transactions are denominated in Renminbi (RMB), which is our functional currency. Accordingly, our operation results are affected by changes in the exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and those currencies.
The Companys operations in the PRC are subject to special considerations and significant risks not typically associated with companies in North America and Western Europe. These include risks associated with, among others, the political, economic and legal environment and foreign currency exchange. The Companys performance may be adversely affected by changes in the political and social conditions in the PRC, and by changes in governmental policies with respect to laws and regulations, anti-inflationary measures, currency conversion, remittances abroad, and rates and methods of taxation, among other things.
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KANDI TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. |
AND SUBSIDIARIES |
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
MARCH 31, 2013 (UNAUDITED) |
NOTE 6 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
(b) Fair Value of Financial Instruments
ASC 820 establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. The hierarchy prioritizes the inputs into three levels based on the extent to which inputs used in measuring fair value are observable in the market.
These tiers include:
As of March 31, 2013, our assets, measured at fair value, on a recurring basis, subject to the disclosure requirements of ASC 820, were as follows:
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using Quoted Prices in | ||||||||||||
Significant | ||||||||||||
Active Markets for | Significant Other | Unobservable | ||||||||||
Carrying value as | Identical Assets | Observable Inputs | Inputs | |||||||||
of March 31, 2012 | (Level 1) | (Level 2) | (Level 3) | |||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 3,987,688 | $ | 3,987,688 | - | - | ||||||
Restricted cash | 7,962,583 | 7,962,583 | - | - | ||||||||
Warrants | 449,559 | - | 449,559 | - |
Cash and cash equivalents consist primarily of highly rated money market funds at a variety of well-known institutions with original maturities of three months or less. Restricted cash represents time deposits on account, some of which is used to secure short-term bank loans and notes payable. The original cost of these assets approximates fair value due to their short term maturity.
Warrants which are accounted as liabilities, are treated as derivative instruments, which will be measured at each reporting date for their fair value using Level 2 inputs. Also see Note 6 section (s).
(c) Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers highly liquid investments purchased with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
Restricted cash, as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, represents time deposits on account, some of which are used to secure short-term bank loans and notes payable. As of March 31, 2013, our restricted cash was as follows:
Purpose | Amount | ||
Used to secure note payable (also see Note 15) | $ | 7,959,755 | |
Used to secure short-term bank loans (also see Note 14) | - | ||
Pure time deposits | 2,828 | ||
Total | 7,962,583 |
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KANDI TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. |
AND SUBSIDIARIES |
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
MARCH 31, 2013 (UNAUDITED) |
NOTE 6 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
(d) Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value (market value). The cost of raw materials is determined on a weighted average basis. The cost of finished goods is also determined on a weighted average basis and includes direct materials, direct labor and an appropriate proportion of overhead.
Net realizable value is based on estimated selling prices, less any further costs expected to be incurred and related completion and selling expenses.
(e) Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable are recognized and carried at net realizable value. An allowance for doubtful accounts is recorded in periods where we determine a loss is probable, based on our assessment of specific factors such as troubled collection, historical experience, accounts aging, ongoing business relations and other factors. Accounts are written off after an exhaustive collection effort. If accounts receivable are to be provided for, or written off, they are recognized in the consolidated statement of operations within the operating expenses line item. As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company recorded no allowance for doubtful accounts. This determination was made per our management's judgment, which was based on their best knowledge.
As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the longest credit term used, in connection with certain selected customers, was 120 days.
(f) Note receivable
Notes receivable represents short-term loans to third parties with the maximum term of one year. Interest income is recognized, on an accrual basis, in accordance with each agreement between a borrower and the Company. If notes receivable are provided for, or written off, such notes are recognized in the relevant year that the loan default is probable (management is reasonably certain and losses can be reasonably estimated). The Company recognizes income if the written-off loan is recovered at a future date. In case of foreclosure procedures or legal actions, the Company provides accrual for related foreclosure and litigation expenses.
(g) Prepayments
Prepayments represent cash paid in advance to suppliers. As of March 31, 2013, prepayments included cash paid advances to raw material suppliers, and prepaid expenses, such as water and electricity fees.
(h) 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. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the life of the asset or the term of the lease, whichever is shorter. Estimated useful lives are as follows:
Buildings | 30 years |
Machinery and equipment | 10 years |
Office equipment | 5 years |
Motor vehicles | 5 years |
Molds | 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 expense as incurred, whereas significant renewals and betterments are capitalized.
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KANDI TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. |
AND SUBSIDIARIES |
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
MARCH 31, 2013 (UNAUDITED) |
NOTE 6 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
(i) Construction in Progress
Construction in progress represents the direct costs of construction, the acquisition cost of buildings, or machinery and design fees. Capitalization of these costs ceases, and the construction in progress is transferred to plant and equipment, when substantially all the activities necessary to prepare the assets for their intended use are completed. No depreciation is provided until the assets are completed and ready for their intended use.
(j) Land Use Rights
Chinese law, land in the PRC is owned by the government and land ownership rights cannot be sold to an individual or to a private company. However, the government grants the user a land use right to use the land. The land use rights granted to the Company are being amortized using the straight-line method over the lease term of fifty years.
(k) Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
The Company periodically evaluates the carrying value of long-lived assets to be held and used, including intangible assets subject to amortization, when events and circumstances warrant such a review, pursuant to the guidelines established in Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 144 (now known as "ASC 360"). The carrying value of a long-lived asset is considered impaired when the anticipated undiscounted cash flow from such asset is separately identifiable and is less than its carrying value. In that event, a loss is recognized based on the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair market value of the long-lived asset. Fair market value is determined primarily using the anticipated cash flows discounted at a rate commensurate with the risk involved. Losses on long-lived assets to be disposed of are determined in a similar manner, except that fair market values are reduced for the cost to dispose.
During the reporting period, no impairment loss was recognized.
(l) Revenue Recognition
Revenue represents the invoiced value of goods sold. Revenue is recognized when we ship the goods to our customers. Revenue is recognized when all of the following criteria are met:
(m) Research and Development
Expenditures relating to the development of new products and processes, including significant improvement to existing products, are expensed as incurred. Research and development expenses were $689,665 and $756,096 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
(n) Government Grant
Grants received from the PRC Government for assisting in the Companys technical research and development efforts are recognized when the proceeds are received or collectible.
For the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, $0 and $0, respectively, was received from the PRC government.
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KANDI TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. |
AND SUBSIDIARIES |
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
MARCH 31, 2013 (UNAUDITED) |
NOTE 6 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
(o) Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income tax using an asset and liability approach, which allows for the recognition of deferred tax benefits in future years. Under the asset and liability approach, deferred taxes are provided for the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. The accounting for deferred tax calculation represents the managements best estimate on the most likely future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in our financial statements or tax returns and related future anticipation. A valuation allowance is provided for deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not these items will either expire before the Company is able to realize their benefits, or that future realization is uncertain.
(p) Foreign Currency Translation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements are presented in United States dollars. The functional currency of the Company is the Renminbi (RMB). Capital accounts of the consolidated financial statements are translated into United States dollars from RMB at their historical exchange rates when the capital transactions occurred.
Assets and liabilities are translated at the exchange rates as of balance sheet date. Income and expenditures are translated at the average exchange rate of the year, which was obtained from website: http://www.oanda.com
March 31, | December 31, | March 31, | |||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2012 | |||||||
Period end RMB : USD exchange rate | 6.2816 | 6.3161 | 6.3247 | ||||||
Average RMB : USD exchange rate | 6.2858 | 6.3198 | 6.3201 |
(q) 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 financial statements. Comprehensive income includes net income and the foreign currency translation changes.
(r) Stock Option Cost
The Companys stock option cost is recorded in accordance with ASC 718 and ASC 505.
The fair value of stock options is estimated using the Black-Scholes-Merton model. The Companys expected volatility assumption is based on the historical volatility of the Companys stock. The expected life assumption is primarily based on the expiration date of the option. The risk-free interest rate for the expected term of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.
Stock option expense recognized is based on awards expected to vest, and there were no estimated forfeitures. ASC standards requires forfeitures to be estimated at the time of grant and revised in subsequent periods, if necessary, if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates.
The stock based compensation expense for the period ended March 31, 2013 was $0. See Note 18.
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NOTE 6 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
(s) Warrant Cost
The Companys warrant costs are recorded in liabilities and equities respectively in accordance with ASC 480, ASC 505 and ASC 815.
The fair value of a warrant, which is classified as a liability, is estimated using the Black-Scholes-Merton model. The Companys expected volatility assumption is based on the historical volatility of the Companys stock. The expected life assumption is primarily based on the expiration date of the warrant. The risk-free interest rate for the expected term of the warrant is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of measurement. The warrants, which are freestanding derivatives and are classified as liabilities on the balance sheet, will be measured at fair value on each reporting date, with decreases in fair value recognized in earnings and increases in fair values were recognized in expenses.
The Company determined that the fair value of equity based warrants, which are not considered derivatives under ASC 815, is estimated using the Black-Scholes-Merton model. The Companys expected volatility assumption is based on the historical volatility of the Companys stock. The expected life assumption is primarily based on the expiration date of the warrant. The risk-free interest rate for the expected term of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.
(t) Goodwill
We allocate goodwill to reporting units based on the reporting unit expected to benefit from the business combination. We evaluate our reporting units on an annual basis and, if necessary, reassign goodwill using a relative fair value allocation approach. Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level on an annual basis and between annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value. These events or circumstances could include a significant change in the business climate, legal factors, operating performance indicators, competition, or sale or disposition of a significant portion of a reporting unit.
Application of the goodwill impairment test requires judgment, including the identification of reporting units, assignment of assets and liabilities to reporting units, assignment of goodwill to reporting units, and determination of the fair value of each reporting unit. We first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that goodwill is impaired. If the more likely than not threshold is met, we perform a quantitative impairment test. At March 31, 2013, the Company determined that goodwill was not impaired.
(u) Intangible assets
Intangible assets consist of tradename and customer relations associated with the purchase price allocation of Yongkang Scrou Electric Co.. Such assets are being amortized over their estimated useful lives of 9.7 years. Intangible assets are amortized as of March 31, 2013.
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NOTE 7 NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In July 2012, FASB has issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2012-02, Intangibles--Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment. This ASU states that an entity has the option first to assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events and circumstances indicates that it is more likely than not that the indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired. If, after assessing the totality of events and circumstances, an entity concludes that it is not more likely than not that the indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired, then the entity is not required to take further action. However, if an entity concludes otherwise, then it is required to determine the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset and perform the quantitative impairment test by comparing the fair value with the carrying amount in accordance with Codification Subtopic 350-30, Intangibles--Goodwill and Other, General Intangibles Other than Goodwill. Under the guidance in this ASU, an entity also has the option to bypass the qualitative assessment for any indefinite-lived intangible asset in any period and proceed directly to performing the quantitative impairment test. An entity will be able to resume performing the qualitative assessment in any subsequent period. The amendments in this ASU are effective for annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012. The Company does not expect the adoption of 2012-02 to have a material effect on its operating results or financial position.
In August 2012, FASB has issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2012-03, Technical Amendments and Corrections to SEC Sections. This ASU amends various SEC paragraphs pursuant to SAB 114, SEC Release No. 33-9250, and ASU 2010-22, which amend or rescind portions of certain SAB Topics. The adoption of 2012-03 did not have a material effect on the Companys operating results or financial position.
In October 2012, FASB has issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2012-04, Technical Corrections and Improvements. This ASU make technical corrections, clarifications, and limited-scope improvements to various Topics throughout the Codification. The amendments in this ASU that will not have transition guidance will be effective upon issuance for both public entities and nonpublic entities. For public entities, the amendments that are subject to the transition guidance will be effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2012. For nonpublic entities, the amendments that are subject to the transition guidance will be effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2013. The adoption of 2012-02 did not have a material effect on our operating results or financial position.
In January 2013, FASB has issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2013-01, Balance Sheet (Topic 210): Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. This ASU clarifies that ordinary trade receivables and receivables are not in the scope of ASU No. 2011-11, Balance Sheet (Topic 210): Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. Specifically, ASU 2011-11 applies only to derivatives, repurchase agreements and reverse purchase agreements, and securities borrowing and securities lending transactions that are either offset in accordance with specific criteria contained in the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (Codification) or subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement. The FASB undertook this clarification project in response to concerns expressed by U.S. stakeholders about the standards broad definition of financial instruments. After the standard was finalized, companies realized that many contracts have standard commercial provisions that would equate to a master netting arrangement, significantly increasing the cost of compliance at minimal value to financial statement users. An entity is required to apply the amendments in ASU 2013-01 for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those annual periods. An entity should provide the required disclosures retrospectively for all comparative periods presented. The effective date is the same as the effective date of ASU 2011-11. The adoption of 2013-01 did not have a material effect on our operating results or financial position.
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MARCH 31, 2013 (UNAUDITED) |
NOTE 7 NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS (CONTINUED)
Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Continued)
In February 2013, FASB has issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2013-02, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. This ASU improves the transparency of reporting these reclassifications. Other comprehensive income includes gains and losses that are initially excluded from net income for an accounting period. Those gains and losses are later reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income into net income. The amendments in this ASU do not change the current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income in financial statements. All of the information that this ASU requires is presently required under U.S. GAAP to be disclosed elsewhere in the financial statements.
The new amendments will require an organization to:
The amendments apply to all public and private companies that report items of other comprehensive income. Public companies are required to comply with these amendments for all reporting periods (interim and annual). A private company is required to meet the reporting requirements of the amended paragraphs about the roll forward of accumulated other comprehensive income for both interim and annual reporting periods. However, private companies are only required to provide the information about the effect of reclassifications on line items of net income for annual reporting periods, not for interim reporting periods. The amendments are effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012, for public companies and are effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013, for private companies. The adoption of 2013-02 did not have a material effect on our operating results or financial position.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
MARCH 31, 2013 (UNAUDITED) |
NOTE 7 NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS (CONTINUED)
Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Continued)
In February 2013, FASB has issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2013-04, Liabilities (Topic 405): Obligations Resulting from Joint and Several Liability Arrangements for Which the Total Amount of the Obligation Is Fixed at the Reporting Date. This ASU provides guidance for the recognition, measurement, and disclosure of obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation within the scope of this ASU is fixed at the reporting date, except for obligations addressed within existing guidance in U.S. GAAP. The guidance requires an entity to measure those obligations as the sum of the amount the reporting entity agreed to pay on the basis of its arrangement among its co-obligors and any additional amount the reporting entity expects to pay on behalf of its co-obligors. The guidance in this ASU also requires an entity to disclose the nature and amount of the obligation as well as other information about those obligations. The amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. For nonpublic entities, the amendments are effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2014, and interim periods and annual periods thereafter. The amendments in this ASU should be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented for those obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements within the ASUs scope that exist at the beginning of an entitys fiscal year of adoption. An entity may elect to use hindsight for the comparative periods (if it changed its accounting as a result of adopting the amendments in this ASU) and should disclose that fact. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of 2013-04 to have a material effect on its operating results or financial position.
In March 2013, FASB has issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2013-05, Foreign Currency Matters (Topic 830). This ASU resolve the diversity in practice about whether Subtopic 810-10, ConsolidationOverall, or Subtopic 830-30, Foreign Currency MattersTranslation of Financial Statements, applies to the release of the cumulative translation adjustment into net income when a parent either sells a part or all of its investment in a foreign entity or no longer holds a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets that is a nonprofit activity or a business (other than a sale of in substance real estate or conveyance of oil and gas mineral rights)within a foreign entity. In addition, the amendments in this Update resolve the diversity in practice for the treatment of business combinations achieved in stages (sometimes also referred to as step acquisitions) involving a foreign entity. This ASU is the final version of Proposed Accounting Standards Update EITF11ArForeign Currency Matters (Topic 830), which has been deleted. The amendments in this Update are effective prospectively for fiscal years (and interim reporting periods within those years) beginning after December 15, 2013. For nonpublic entities the amendments in this Update are effective prospectively for the first annual period beginning after December 15, 2014, and interim and annual periods thereafter. The amendments should be applied prospectively to derecognition events occurring after the effective date. Prior periods should not be adjusted. Early adoption is permitted. If an entity elects to early adopt the amendments, it should apply them as of the beginning of the entitys fiscal year of adoption. The Company does not expect the adoption of 2013-05 to have a material effect on its operating results or financial position.
Other accounting standards that have been issued or proposed by the FASB or other standards-setting bodies that do not require adoption until a future date are not expected to have a material impact on the Companys financial statements upon adoption.
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MARCH 31, 2013 (UNAUDITED) |
NOTE 8 CONCENTRATIONS
(a) Customers
For the period ended March 31, 2013, the Companys major customers accounted for the following percentages of its total sales and accounts receivable:
Sales | Accounts Receivable | |||
Three Months | Three Months | |||
Major | Ended March 31, | Ended March 31, | ||
Customers | 2013 | 2012 | March 31, 2013 | December 31, 2012 |
Company A | 45% | 63% | 37% | 21% |
Company B | 20% | 12% | 16% | 8% |
Company C | 11% | 5% | 12% | 8% |
Company D | 8% | - | 7% | 8% |
Company E | 4% | 14% | 6% | 7% |
(b) Suppliers
For the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Companys major suppliers accounted for the following percentages of total purchases and accounts payable:
Purchases | Accounts Payable | |||
Three Months | Three Months | |||
Ended March 31, | Ended March 31, | |||
Major Suppliers | 2013 | 2012 | March 31, 2013 | December 31, 2012 |
Company F | 49% | 59% | 29% | 4% |
Company G | 31% | 20% | - | - |
Company H | 5% | - | - | 1% |
Company I | 2% | 1% | 2% | 1% |
Company J | 1% | 1% | - | 1% |
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MARCH 31, 2013 (UNAUDITED) |
NOTE 9 INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE
The Company calculates earnings per share in accordance with ASC 260, Earnings Per Share, which requires a dual presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share. Basic earnings per share are computed using the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted earnings per share represents basic earnings per share adjusted to include the potentially dilutive effect of outstanding stock options, warrants and convertible note (using the if-converted method). For the three months ended March 31, 2013, there were 240,507 potentially dilutive common shares.
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per common share:
Three months Ended March 31, | 2013 | 2012 | ||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 2,236,873 | $ | 2,382,952 | ||
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding | ||||||
Basic | 32,298,832 | 27,450,371 | ||||
Dilutive shares | 240,507 | 1,389,376 | ||||
Diluted | 32,539,339 | 28,839,747 | ||||
Basic income per share | $ | 0.07 | $ | 0.09 | ||
Diluted income per share | $ | 0.07 | $ | 0.08 |
Also see Note 18.
NOTE 10 - INVENTORIES
Inventories are summarized as follows:
March 31, 2013 | ||||||
(Unaudited) | December 31, 2012 | |||||
Raw material | $ | 2,361,694 | $ | 2,278,096 | ||
Work-in-progress | 6,805,040 | 3,649,414 | ||||
Finished goods | 1,409,202 | 1,759,453 | ||||
10,575,936 | 7,686,963 | |||||
Less: reserve for slow moving inventories | - | (56,248 | ) | |||
Inventories, net | $ | 10,575,936 | $ | 7,630,715 |
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NOTE 11 - NOTES RECEIVABLE
Notes receivable are summarized as follows:
March 31, 2013 | December 31, | |||||
(Unaudited) | 2012 | |||||
Notes receivable from unrelated companies: | ||||||
Due September 30, 2013, interest at 9.6% per annum 1 | $ | 11,556,942 | $ | 9,562,429 | ||
11,556,942 | 9,562,429 | |||||
Bank acceptance notes: | ||||||
Bank acceptance notes | - | - | ||||
Notes receivable | $ | 11,556,942 | $ | 9,562,429 |
Details of Notes receivable from unrelated parties as of December 31, 2012
Manner of | |||||
Index | Amount ($) | Counter party | Relationship | Purpose of Loan | settlement |
1 |
9,562,429 |
Yongkang HuiFeng Guarantee Co., Ltd |
No relationship beyond loan |
Receive interest income |
Not Due |
Details of Notes receivable from unrelated parties as of March 31, 2013
Manner of | |||||
Index | Amount ($) | Counter party | Relationship | Purpose of Loan | settlement |
1 |
11,556,942 |
Yongkang HuiFeng Guarantee Co., Ltd |
No relationship beyond loan |
Receive interest income |
Not due |
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
MARCH 31, 2013 (UNAUDITED) |
NOTE 12 LAND USE RIGHTS
Land use rights consist of the following:
March 31, 2013 | ||||||
(Unaudited) | December 31, 2012 | |||||
Cost of land use rights | $ | 15,783,344 | $ | 15,697,132 | ||
Less: Accumulated amortization | (1,454,125 | ) | (1,359,441 | ) | ||
Land use rights, net | $ | 14,329,219 | $ | 14,337,691 |
As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the net book value of land use rights pledged as collateral for the Companys bank loans was $7,310,879 and $7,313,642, respectively. Also see Note 14.
As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the net book value of land use rights pledged as collateral for bank loans borrowed by Zhejiang Mengdeli Electronic Co., Ltd. (ZMEC), an unrelated party of the Company, was $3,496,401 and $3,500,426. Also see Notes 21.
It is a common business practice among Chinese companies located in Kandi's geographic region to exchange guarantees related to bank debt without receiving consideration. It is considered a favor for favor business practice, and it is commonly required by lending banks, as in the instances described herein. In return, ZMEC has guaranteed certain bank loans received by the Company. As of March 31, 2013, ZMEC had guaranteed bank loans of the Company totaling $15,601,121. In exchange, the Company provided guarantees for ZMEC's bank loans and allowed ZMEC to pledge certain assets owned by the Company to secure the repayment of ZMECs bank loans. Also see Note 14 and Note 21.
The amortization expense for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 was $87,160 and $65,780 respectively.
Amortization expense for the next five years and thereafter is as follows:
2013 (nine months) | $ | 261,479 | |
2014 | 348,638 | ||
2015 | 348,638 | ||
2016 | 348,638 | ||
2017 | 348,638 | ||
Thereafter | 12,673,188 | ||
Total | $ | 14,329,219 |
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MARCH 31, 2013 (UNAUDITED) |
NOTE 13 PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Plant and equipment consist of the following:
March 31, 2013 | ||||||
(Unaudited) | December 31, 2012 | |||||
At cost: | ||||||
Buildings | $ | 14,282,713 | $ | 14,204,698 | ||
Machinery and equipment | 10,454,094 | 10,396,243 | ||||
Office equipment | 233,719 | 230,073 | ||||
Motor vehicles | 262,608 | 255,648 | ||||
Moulds | 34,134,195 | 33,947,746 | ||||
59,367,329 | 59,034,408 | |||||
Less : Accumulated depreciation | ||||||
Buildings | $ | (2,573,533 | ) | $ | (2,439,546 | ) |
Machinery and equipment | (9,471,991 | ) | (9,154,890 | ) | ||
Office equipment | (171,421 | ) | (163,833 | ) | ||
Motor vehicles | (207,399 | ) | (200,741 | ) | ||
Moulds | (13,015,966 | ) | (11,349,658 | ) | ||
(25,440,310 | ) | (23,308,668 | ) | |||
Plant and equipment, net | $ | 33,927,019 | $ | 35,725,740 |
As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the net book value of plant and equipment pledged as collateral for bank loans was $8,669,164 and $8,711,583, respectively.
As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the net book value of plant and equipment pledged as collateral for bank loans borrowed by Zhejiang Mengdeli Electronic Co., Ltd. (ZMEC), a supplier but unrelated party, was $2,823,335 and $2,834,569. Also see Note 21.
Depreciation expense for three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 was $2,002,293 and $1,135,062 respectively.
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MARCH 31, 2013 (UNAUDITED) |
NOTE 14 SHORT TERM BANK LOANS
Short-term loans are summarized as follows:
March 31, | ||||||
2013 | December 31, | |||||
(Unaudited) | 2012 | |||||
Loans from China Communication Bank-Jinhua Branch | ||||||
Monthly interest only payments at 7.50% per annum, due December 24, 2013 | $ | 477,586 | $ | 474,977 | ||
Loans from Commercial Bank-Jiangnan Branch | ||||||
Monthly interest only payments at 6.89% per annum, due January 5, 2013, guaranteed by Zhejiang Kangli Metal Manufacturing Company, Mr. Hu Xiaoming, Ms. Ling Jiajia, and Ms. Ling Yueping. and pledged by the assets of Jingdezheng Deer Investment Industrial Co., Ltd. | - | 3,166,511 | ||||
Monthly interest only payments at 6.30% per annum, due October 10, 2013, guaranteed by Mr. Hu Xiaoming, and Ms. Ling Yueping, and pledged by the assets of the Company. | 1,591,952 | 1,583,256 | ||||
Monthly interest only payments at 6.30% per annum, due November 25, 2013, guaranteed by Mr. Hu Xiaoming, and Ms. Ling Yueping, and pledged by the assets of the Company. | 795,976 | 791,628 | ||||
Monthly interest only payments at 6.30% per annum, due January 6, 2014, guaranteed by Zhejiang Kangli Metal Manufacturing Company, Mr. Hu Xiaoming, Ms. Ling Yueping. and pledged by the assets of Jingdezheng Deer Investment Industrial Co., Ltd. | 3,183,902 | - | ||||
Loans from China Ever-bright Bank | ||||||
Monthly interest only payments at 6.94% per annum, due January 25, 2013, secured by the assets of the Company, guaranteed by Mr. Hu Xiaoming, Nanlong Group Co., Ltd. and Zhejiang Mengdeli Electric Co., Ltd. | - | 4,749,766 | ||||
Monthly interest only payments at 6.94% per annum, due February 13, 2013, secured by the assets of the Company, guaranteed by Mr. Hu Xiaoming, Nanlong Group Co., Ltd. and Zhejiang Mengdeli Electric Co., Ltd. | - | 4,749,766 | ||||
Monthly interest only payments at 7.08% per annum, due December 3, 2013, secured by the assets of the Company, guaranteed by Mr. Hu Xiaoming, Mr. Hu Wangyuan, Nanlong Group Co., Ltd. and Zhejiang Mengdeli Electric Co., Ltd. Also see Note 12 and Note 13. | 4,775,853 | - | ||||
Monthly interest only payments at 7.08% per annum, due December 3, 2013, secured by the assets of the Company, guaranteed by Mr. Hu Xiaoming, Mr. Hu Wangyuan, Nanlong Group Co., Ltd. and Zhejiang Mengdeli Electric Co., Ltd. Also see Note 12 and Note 13. | 4,775,853 | - | ||||
Monthly interest only payments at 7.08% per annum, due December 4, 2013, secured by the assets of the Company, guaranteed by Mr. Hu Xiaoming, Mr. Hu Wangyuan, Nanlong Group Co., Ltd. and Zhejiang Mengdeli Electric Co., Ltd. Also see Note 12 and Note 13. | 2,865,512 | 2,849,860 |
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MARCH 31, 2013 (UNAUDITED) |
NOTE 14 - SHORT TERM BANK LOANS (CONTINUED)
March 31, | ||||||
2013 | December 31, | |||||
(Unaudited) | 2012 | |||||
Loans from Shanghai Pudong Development Bank | ||||||
Monthly interest only payments at 6.94% per annum, due June 27, 2013, secured by the property of Ms. Ling Yueping, guaranteed by Yongkang KangBang auto parts Co., Ltd. and Mr. Hu Xiaoming | 3,183,902 | 3,166,511 | ||||
Monthly interest only payments at 6.60% per annum, due July 18, 2013, secured by the property of Ms. Ling Yueping, guaranteed by Yongkang KangBang auto parts Co., Ltd. and Mr. Hu Xiaoming | 3,183,902 | 3,166,511 | ||||
Loans from Bank of Shanghai | ||||||
Monthly interest only payments at 6.60% per annum, due December 26, 2013, guaranteed by Mr. Hu Xiaoming, Ms. Ling Yueping, Zhejiang Kangli Metal Manufacturing Company and Nanlong Group Co., Ltd. | 4,775,853 | 4,749,766 | ||||
Loans from China Ever-growing Bank | ||||||
Monthly interest only payments at 7.57% per annum, due April 24, 2013, guaranteed by Mr. Hu Xiaoming, Ms. Ling Yueping, Zhejiang Shuguang industrial Co., Ltd. and Zhejiang Mengdeli Electric Company. | 3,183,902 | 3,166,511 | ||||
Total | $ | 32,794,193 | 32,615,063 |
Interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 was $552,930, and $655,975, respectively.
As of March 31, 2013, the aggregate amount of short-term loans that are guaranteed by various third parties is $32,316,607,
- $15,601,121 is guaranteed by Zhejiang Mengdeli Electric Co Ltd (ZMEC), whose bank loans of $4,393,785 are secured by a pledge, or by the Companys plant and equipment and the land use right for which net book values are $2,823,335, and $3,496,401, respectively. Also see Note 21.
- $7,959,755 is guaranteed by Zhejiang Kangli Metal Manufacturing Company, whose bank loans of $4,775,853 is guaranteed by the Company. Also see Note 21.
- $3,183,902 is guaranteed by Zhejiang Shuguang industrial Co., Ltd., whose bank loans of $4,775,853 are guaranteed by the Company. Also see Note 21.
- $17,193,072 is guaranteed by Nanlong Group Co., Ltd. whose bank loans of $9,551,707 is also guaranteed by the Company. Also see Note 21.
- $6,367,804 is guaranteed by Yongkang KangBang auto parts Co., Ltd.
- $3,183,902 is secured by the assets of Jingdezheng Deer Investment Industrial Co., Ltd.
It is a common business practice among companies in the region of China where Kandi is located to exchange guarantees for bank debt with no consideration given. It is considered a favor for favor business practice and is commonly required by Chinese lending banks, as in these cases.
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NOTE 15 NOTES PAYABLE
By issuing bank note payables rather than paying cash to suppliers, the Company can defer the payments until the date the bank note payable is due. Simultaneously, the Company needs to deposit restricted cash in banks to back up the bank note payable, while the restricted cash deposited in banks will generate interest income.
Notes payable are summarized as follows:
March 31,2013 | December 31, | |||||
(Unaudited) | 2012 | |||||
Bank acceptance notes: | ||||||
Due March 26, 2013 | $ | - | $ | 1,583,255 | ||
Due March 26, 2013 | - | 1,583,255 | ||||
Due June 24, 2013 | 3,183,902 | 3,166,511 | ||||
Due June 24, 2013 | 6,367,804 | 6,333,023 | ||||
Due June 25, 2013 | 2,547,122 | 2,533,209 | ||||
Due June 25, 2013 | 10,188,487 | 10,132,835 | ||||
Subtotal | $ | 22,287,315 | $ | 25,332,088 | ||
Notes payable to unrelated companies: | ||||||
- | - | |||||
Subtotal | $ | - | $ | - | ||
Total | $ | 22,287,315 | $ | 25,332,088 |
All the bank acceptance notes do not bear interest, but are subject to bank charges of 0.005% of the principal as commission on each transaction. Bank charges for notes payable were $0 for the first three months ended March 31, 2013.
Restricted cash of $7,959,755 is held as collateral for the following notes payable as of March 31, 2013:
Due June 24, 2013 | 3,183,902 | ||
Due June 24, 2013 | 6,367,804 | ||
Due June 25, 2013 | 2,547,122 | ||
Due June 25, 2013 | 10,188,487 | ||
Total | $ | 22,287,315 |
NOTE 16 BOND PAYABLE
Due Date | Face Value | Coupon rate | Interest record date | Interest pay date | ||||||||
December 27, 2015 | 12,735,609 | 12% | 27 December | 27 December | ||||||||
Total face value | 12,735,609 |
On December 27, 2012, we borrowed RMB 80,000,000 ($12,735,609) from China Ever-bright Securities Co. Ltd. pursuant to a bond issued to them by us. The maturity date is December 27, 2015 and no principal payments are required prior to maturity. The interest rate is 12% and interest is payable on December 27 in each of 2013, 2014 and 2015. The obligation is secured by an unrelated third party.
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NOTE 17 TAX
(a) Corporation Income Tax (CIT)
On March 16, 2007, the National Peoples Congress of the PRC adopted a new corporate income tax law (the new CIT law) in its fifth plenary session. The new corporate income tax law took effect on January 1, 2008. In accordance with the relevant tax laws and regulations of the PRC, the applicable corporate income tax (CIT) rate of Kandi is 25%. However, as in fiscal year ended 2012, in fiscal year 2013, the Company, as a result of qualifying as a high technology company in China, is not only entitled to pay a reduced income tax rate of 15%, but is also entitled to a research and development tax credit of 25% of 50% actual spending, with effective rate of 36.5% and 53.5%, resulting in a total tax benefit of 51.5% and 68.5%.
Kandi New Energy is a subsidiary of the Company and its applicable corporate income tax rate is 25%.
Yongkang Scrou Electric. Co., Ltd is a subsidiary of the Company and its applicable corporate income tax rate is 25%
According to the PRC CIT reporting system, the CIT sales cut-off base is concurrent with the value added tax (VAT) which will be reported to the State Administration of Taxation (SAT) on a quarterly basis. Since the VAT and CIT are accounted for on a VAT tax basis that recorded all sales on a State provided official invoices reporting system, the Company is reporting the CIT according to the SAT prescribed tax reporting rules. Under the VAT tax reporting system, sales cut-off did not take the accrual basis but rather on a VAT taxable reporting basis. Therefore, when the company adopted US GAAP on accrual basis, the sales cut-off CIT timing difference which is derived from the VAT reporting system and will create a temporary sales cut-off timing difference; this difference is reflected in the deferred tax assets or liabilities calculations on the income tax estimate reported in the Form 10-K..
Effective January 1, 2007, the Company adopted ASC 740, Income Taxes. The interpretation addresses the determination of whether tax benefits claimed or expected to be claimed on a tax return should be recorded in the financial statements.
Under ASC 740, the Company may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position should be measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. ASC 740 also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties on income taxes, accounting in interim periods and requires increased disclosures. As of March 31, 2013, the Company does not have a liability for unrecognized tax benefits. The Company files income tax returns to the Internal Revenue Services (IRS) and states where the Company has operation. The Company is subject to U.S. federal or state income tax examinations by IRS and relevant state tax authorities for years after 2006. During the periods open to examination, the Company has net operating loss carry forwards (NOLs) for U.S. federal and state tax purposes that have attributes from closed periods. Since these NOLs may be utilized in future periods, they remain subject to examination. The Company also files certain tax returns in China. As of March 31, 2013 the Company was not aware of any pending income tax examinations by China tax authorities. The Company's policy is to record interest and penalties on uncertain tax provisions as income tax expense. As of March 31, 2013, the Company has no accrued interest or penalties related to uncertain tax positions. The Company has not recorded a provision for U.S federal income tax for the three months ended March 31, 2013 due to the net operating loss carry forward in the United States.
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NOTE 17 TAX (CONTINUED)
Income tax expense (benefit) for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 is summarized as follows:
For the Three Months Ended | ||||||
March 31, | ||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||
2013 | 2012 | |||||
Current: | ||||||
Provision for CIT | $ | 91,444 | $ | 519,966 | ||
Provision for Federal Income Tax | 0 | 0 | ||||
Deferred: | - | |||||
Provision for CIT | 0 | 0 | ||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | $ | 91,444 | $ | 519,966 |
The Companys income tax expense (benefit) differs from the expected tax expense for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 (computed by applying the U.S. Federal Income Tax rate of 34% and PRC Corporation Inocme Tax rate of 25%, respectively to income before income taxes) as follows:
For the Three Months Ended | ||||||
March 31, | ||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||
2013 | 2012 | |||||
Computed "expected" expense | $ | 204,940 | $ | 290,932 | ||
Favorable tax rate | (124,314 | ) | (438,229 | ) | ||
Permanent differences | 10,803 | 597,047 | ||||
Valuation allowance | 15 | 70,216 | ||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | $ | 91,444 | $ | 519,966 |
The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to the Companys net deferred tax assets and liabilities as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 are summarized as follows:
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NOTE 17 TAX (CONTINUED)
March 31, 2013 | December 31, | |||||
(Unaudited) | 2012 | |||||
Current portion: | ||||||
Deferred tax assets (liabilities): | ||||||
Expense | $ | (12,291 | ) | $ | (193,777 | ) |
Subtotal | (12,291 | ) | (193,777 | ) | ||
Deferred tax assets (liabilities): | ||||||
Sales cut-off (CIT tax reporting on VAT tax system) | 104,188 | 138,611 | ||||
Other | - | - | ||||
Subtotal | 104,188 | 138,611 | ||||
Total deferred tax assets (liabilities) current portion | 91,897 | (55,166 | ) | |||
Non-current portion: | ||||||
Deferred tax assets: | ||||||
Depreciation | 196,176 | 223,409 | ||||
Loss carried forward | 15 | 1,172,097 | ||||
Valuation allowance | (15 | ) | (1,172,097 | ) | ||
Subtotal | 196,176 | 223,409 | ||||
Deferred tax liabilities: | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive gain | (194,875 | ) | (222,714 | ) | ||
Subtotal | (194,875 | ) | (222,714 | ) | ||
Total deferred tax assets non-current portion | 1,301 | 695 | ||||
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities) | $ | 93,198 | $ | (54,471 | ) |
(b) Tax Benefit (Holiday) Effect
For the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 the PRC corporate income tax rate was 25%. Certain subsidiaries of the Company are entitled to tax benefit (holidays) for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012.
The combined effects of the income tax expense exemptions and reductions available to the Company for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
For the Three Months Ended | ||||||
March 31 | ||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||
2013 | 2012 | |||||
Tax benefit (holiday) credit | $ | 124,314 | $ | 438,229 | ||
Basic net income per share effect | $ | 0.004 | $ | 0.02 |
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NOTE 18 - STOCK OPTIONS, WARRANTS AND CONVERTIBLE NOTES
(a) Stock Options
On February 11, 2009, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company approved the grant of stock options for 2,600,000 shares of common stock to ten of the Company's employees and directors. The stock options vest ratably over three years and expire in ten years from the grant date. The Company valued the stock options at $2,062,964 and amortizes the stock compensation expense using the straight-line method over the service period from February 11, 2009 through February 11, 2012. The value of the options was estimated using the Black Scholes Model with an expected volatility of 164%, expected life of 10 years, risk-free interest rate of 2.76% and expected dividend yield of 0.00% . As of March 31, 2013, options for 2,366,672 shares have been exercised and 6,668 options have been forfeited.
On October 6, 2009, the Company executed an agreement (Cooperation Agreement) with Wang Rui and Li Qiwen, third-party consultants, whereby Mr. Wang and Mr. Li are to provide business development services in China to the Company in exchange for options to purchase 350,000 shares of the Companys common stock at an exercise price of $1.50 per share. Per the agreement, 250,000 of these options vested and became exercisable on March 6, 2011, and 100,000 vested and became exercisable on June 6, 2011. The options will expire after ten years. The options are issued under and subject to the terms of the Companys 2008 Omnibus Long-Term Incentive Plan. No required dates of service are specified on the consulting agreement. No repurchase features or cash settlement provisions are specified in the terms and conditions of the Notice of Grant of Stock Option.
The following is a summary of the stock option activities of the Company:
Weighted Average | ||||||
Activity | Exercise Price | |||||
Outstanding as of January 1, 2013 | 326,660 | $ | 1.01 | |||
Granted | - | - | ||||
Exercised | - | - | ||||
Cancelled | - | - | ||||
Outstanding as of March 31, 2013 | 326,660 | 1.01 |
The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding as of March 31, 2013:
Options Outstanding | Options Exercisable | |||
Remaining | ||||
Number of | Exercise | Contractual life | Number of | Exercise |
shares | Price | (in years) | shares | Price |
226,660 | $ 0.80 | 6 | 226,660 | $ 0.80 |
100,000 | 1.50 | 6.5 | 100,000 | 1.50 |
The fair value per share of the 2,600,000 options issued to the employees and directors is $0.7934 per share. The fair value per share of the unexercised 100,000 options issued to Wang Rui and Li Qiwen, which became exercisable on June 6, 2010, is $3.44.
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NOTE 18 - STOCK OPTIONS, WARRANTS AND CONVERTIBLE NOTES (CONTINUED)
(b) Warrants and Convertible Notes
On September 21, 2009, the Company executed an agreement (Consulting Agreement) with a third-party consultant, whereby the consultant is to provide management consulting and advisory services for a period of 12 months, beginning on September 22, 2009, and ending on September 22, 2010. As compensation for the services provided, the Company agreed to issue 200,000 warrants to purchase the Companys common stock, with 100,000 of these warrants issued at an exercise price of $2.00 per share and 100,000 of these warrants issued at an exercise price of $2.50 per share. All of the warrants have a five year contractual term and were granted on October 22, 2009. The warrants vested in full and became exercisable on January 21, 2010, upon the closing of an initial round of financing. The fair value per share of the 100,000 warrants issued under the Consulting Agreement with an exercise price of $2.00 is $4.56, and the fair value per share of the 100,000 warrants issued under the Consulting Agreement with an exercise price of $2.50 is $4.48. As of March 31, 2013, the consultant had cashless exercised all the 200,000 warrants.
Under a Securities Purchase Agreement, dated as of January 21, 2010, by and among the Company and certain investors thereto, the Company issued a total of $10 million of senior secured convertible notes (the Convertible Notes) and warrants exercisable for an aggregate of 800,000 shares of the Companys Common Stock (the Investor Warrants), for gross proceeds of $10 million. As of January 21, 2010, at the price of $6.25 per share, the Convertible Notes were convertible into 1,600,000 shares of Common Stock. The Investor Warrants, which are exercisable for a period of three years following the closing date, are initially exercisable for shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $6.5625 per share as of January 21, 2010. Included in the associated issuance costs is the fair value of 80,000 warrants issued to a placement agent. These warrants have the same terms and conditions as the Investor Warrants issued to the investors.
Pursuant to the terms of the Convertible Notes and the Investor Warrants, on May 18, 2010, the conversion price of the Convertible Notes was adjusted to $3.5924 per share and the exercise price of the Investor Warrants and warrants issued to the placement agent was adjusted to $4.3907 per share. On August 19, 2010, the conversion price of the Convertible Notes was adjusted to $3.1146 per share and the exercise price of the Investor Warrants and warrants issued to the placement agent was adjusted to $3.8067 per share. As a result, the number of Investor Warrants and warrants issued to the placement agent were adjusted to 1,379,148 and 137,915 respectively. As of March 31, 2013, the investors had converted all $10,000,000 principal amount and $159,522 of accrued interest of the Convertible Notes into an aggregate of 3,121,121 shares of Common Stock.
As of March 31, 2013, 1,162,073 Investor Warrants and 124,123 warrants issued to the placement agent have been exercised. And 217,075 Investor Warrants and 13,792 warrants issued to the placement agent have been forfeited.
On December 21, 2010, the Company agreed to sell to certain institutional investors up to 3,027,272 shares of the Companys common stock and warrants to purchase up to 1,210,912 shares of the Companys common stock in fixed combination, with each combination consisting of one share of common stock and a warrant to purchase 0.40 shares of common stock in a registered direct public offering (Second round warrants). The warrants became exercisable immediately following the closing date of the offering and remain exercisable for three years thereafter at an exercise price of $6.30 per share. As of March 31, 2013, the fair value of Second round warrants is $0.37 per share.
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NOTE 19 STOCK AWARD
In connection with his appointment to the Board of Directors, and as compensation for serving, the Board of Directors has authorized the Company to provide Mr. Henry Yu with 5,000 shares of Companys restricted common stock every six months, par value $0.001 from July 2011.
As compensation for his services, the Board of Directors has authorized the Company to provide Mr. Jerry Lewin with 5,000 shares of Companys restricted common stock every six months, par value $0.001 from August 2011.
The fair value of awarded stock is determined by the closing price of our common stock on the date of stock award, or estimated by the closing price of our common stock on the reporting date if stock has not yet been awarded.
NOTE 20 INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The following table provides the gross carrying value and accumulated amortization for each major class of intangible assets other than goodwill:
Remaining useful | |||||||||
life as of March | March 31, 2013 | ||||||||
31, 2013 | (Unaudited) | December 31, 2012 | |||||||
Gross carrying amount: | |||||||||
Tradename | 8.75 years | $ | 492,235 | 492,235 | |||||
Customer relations | 8.75 years | 304,086 | 304,086 | ||||||
796,321 | 796,321 | ||||||||
Less : Accumulated amortization | |||||||||
Tradename | $ | (46,518 | ) | (33,831 | ) | ||||
Customer relations | (28,736 | ) | (20,899 | ) | |||||
(75,254 | ) | (54,730 | ) | ||||||
Intangible assets, net | $ | 721,067 | 741,591 |
The aggregate amortization expense for those intangible assets that continue to be amortized is reflected in amortization of intangible assets in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income was $20,524 and $nil for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
Amortization expense for the next five years and thereafter is as follows:
2013 (nine months) | $ | 61,571 | |
2014 | 82,095 | ||
2015 | 82,095 | ||
2016 | 82,095 | ||
2017 | 82,095 | ||
Thereafter | 331,116 | ||
Total | $ | 721,067 |
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NOTE 21 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
(a) Guarantees and Pledged collateral for third party bank loans
As of March 31, 2013, the Company provided guarantees for the following third parties:
(1) Guarantees for bank loans
Guarantee provided to | Amount | ||
Zhejiang Kangli Metal Manufacturing Company. | $ | 4,775,853 | |
Zhejiang Shuguang industrial Co., Ltd. | 4,775,853 | ||
Yongkang Angtai Trade Co., Ltd. | 795,976 | ||
Nanlong Group Co., Ltd. | 9,551,707 | ||
Total | $ | 19,899,389 |
On December 26, 2012, the Company entered into a guarantee contract to serve as the guarantor for the bank loan borrowed from Shanghai Bank Hangzhou branch in the amount of $4,775,853 by Zhejiang Kangli Metal Manufacturing Company. (ZKMMC) for the period from December 26, 2012 to December 26, 2013. ZKMMC is not related to the Company. Under this guarantee contract, the Company shall perform all obligations of ZKMMC under the loan contract if ZKMMC fails to perform its obligations as set forth in the loan contract.
On October 9, 2012, the Company entered into a guarantee contract to serve as the guarantor for the bank loan borrowed from PingAn Bank Hangzhou branch in the amount of $4,775,853 by Zhejiang Shuguang industrial Co., Ltd. (ZSICL) for the period from October 9, 2012 to October 9, 2013. ZSICL is not related to the Company. Under these guarantee contracts, the Company shall perform all obligations of ZSICL under the loan contracts if ZSICL fails to perform its obligations as set forth in the loan contracts.
On January 6, 2013, the Company entered into a guarantee contract to serve as the guarantor for the bank loans borrowed from China Communication Bank Jinhua Branch in the amount of $795,976 by Yongkang Angtai Trade Co., Ltd. (YATCL) for the period from January 6, 2013 to January 6, 2014. YATCL is not related to the Company. Under these guarantee contracts, the Company shall perform all obligations of YATCL under the loan contracts if YATCL fails to perform its obligations as set forth in the loan contracts.
On March 15, 2013 and December 26, 2012, the Company entered into two guarantee contracts to serve as the guarantor for the bank loans borrowed from Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Jinhua Branch and Shanghai Bank Hangzhou branch in the amount of $3,183,902 and $6,367,805 respectively by Nanlong Group Co., Ltd. (NGCL) for the period from March 15, 2013 to March 15, 2016, and December 26, 2012 to December 26, 2013 respectively. NGCL is not related to the Company. Under this guarantee contract, the Company shall perform all obligations of NGCL under the loan contract if NGCL fails to perform its obligations as set forth in the loan contract.
(2) Pledged collateral for a third partys bank loans
As of March 31, 2013, the Company provided the land use rights and plant and equipment pledged as collateral for the following third party:
Zhejiang Mengdeli Electric Co., Ltd.: | |||
Land use rights net book value | $ | 3,496,401 | |
Plant and equipment net book value | $ | 2,823,335 |
It is a common business practice among the Chinese companies located in Kandi's geographic region to exchange guarantees for bank debt with no consideration given. It is considered a favor for favor business practice and is commonly required by the lending banks as in the instances above. These companies provided guarantees for the Companys bank loans as well. The banks involved in these guarantee transactions typically allow a maximum loan amount based on a 30% to 70% discount on the net book value of the pledged collateral. Also see Note 14.
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(b) Pending litigation
There are two lawsuits currently pending in Ripley County, Missouri against the Company and its subsidiary Zhejiang Kandi Vehicles Co., Ltd.(Kandi Vehicles) as well as other parties, Kandi Investment Group and SunL, and they are related to two persons who died in an accident on March 3, 2006 while operating a go-cart allegedly manufactured by Kandi Vehicles. Kandi Investment Group was a major shareholder of Kandi Vehicles but it transferred all its equity in Kandi Vehicles to Continental Development Limited in November 2006. Since then, Kandi Investment Group is unrelated to the Company or its affiliates.
The cases were filed in 2009 and are known as Elder vs. SunL Group and Griffen vs. SunL Group. In March, 2010, the local trial court entered two default judgments in the amount of $20,000,000 each against Kandi Vehicles and other parties including Kandi Investment but not the Company. The lawsuit and default judgments didnt come to the Company or Kandi Vehicles attention until May or June 2010. The Company had not been served or notified of the lawsuits and learned of their existence and of the default judgment in the course of commercial discussions with another of the defendants in the cases. Currently, the Company and Kandi Vehicles have filed answers to the complaint denying any culpability. In addition, the Company requested that the court set aside the default judgments against Kandi Vehicles, a request granted, by the court, on February 28, 2011. On March 3, 2011, the plaintiffs subsequently appealed the court order vacating the default judgments; however, the plaintiffs have since voluntarily withdrawn their appeal.
The Company intends to defend these cases vigorously and expects to prevail in this lawsuit since the Company including its subsidiaries did not manufacture the subject vehicle in the accident.
The plaintiffs filed a Motion to Compel Production of Documents. Pursuant to a hearing held on April 26, 2013, the court granted plaintiffs' motion and ordered the Company to produce the requested documents. The Company has produced the requested documents. This case is set for trial on July 8, 2013.
(c) Asset purchase
On February 27, 2013, Kandi Vehicles entered into an Assets Purchase Agreement (the Purchase Agreement) with Zhejiang New Energy Vehicle System Co., Ltd., a limited liability company in China (New Energy). The Purchase Agreement finalized the arrangements the Company negotiated in 2012 for the purchase by Kandi Vehicles of certain EV operating assets of New Energy, including a pressing assembly line, a welding assembly line, a coating assembly line, a general assembly line and related equipment, facilities, building and land use rights (the Purchased Assets) for a total cash price of RMB 272,767,553 (approximately $43,423,260). The price was based upon a third-party appraisal prepared by Jinhua Jinehen Assets Appraisal Co., Ltd. In connection with the initiation of exclusive negotiations with New Energy and pursuant to a letter of intent (LOI) between the parties on November 20, 2012, the Company, as of March 31, 2013, delivered RMB 242,750,000 (approximately $38,644,613) as a refundable deposit. Pursuant to the LOI, the deposit was to be applied to the purchase price and to be returned to Kandi Vehicles within 5 days upon the termination of negotiations if the parties could not reach a final agreement. Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the remainder of the purchase price will be delivered within one month of the completion of the transfer by New Energy of titles to and ownership of the Purchased Assets. Under the Purchase Agreement, New Energy is to complete the transfer of ownership and title (for the land, land use rights and operating and other assets) within three months of the signing of the Purchase Agreement. The Purchase Agreement contains customary representations and warranties and pre- and post-closing covenants of each party. Breaches of the representations and warranties are subject to customary indemnification provisions.
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Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws that relate to future events or our future financial performance. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology, such as "may," "will," "should," "could," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "project," "predict," "intend," "potential" or "continue" or the negative of such terms or other comparable terminology, although not all forward-looking statements contain such terms.
In addition, these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding implementing our business strategy; development and marketing of our products; our estimates of future revenue and profitability; our expectations regarding future expenses, including research and development, sales and marketing, manufacturing and general and administrative expenses; difficulty or inability to raise additional financing, if needed, on terms acceptable to us; our estimates regarding our capital requirements and our needs for additional financing; attracting and retaining customers and employees; sources of revenue and anticipated revenue; and competition in our market.
Forward-looking statements are only predictions. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. All of our forward-looking information is subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expected. Although it is not possible to identify all factors, these risks and uncertainties include the risk factors and the timing of any of those risk factors described in the Companys Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 and those set forth from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These documents are available on the SECs Electronic Data Gathering and Analysis Retrieval System athttp://www.sec.gov.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Policy affecting options, and warrants
The Companys stock option cost is recorded in accordance with ASC 718 and ASC 505.
The fair value of stock options is estimated using the Black-Scholes-Merton model. The Companys expected volatility assumption is based on the historical volatility of the Companys stock. The expected life assumption is primarily based on the expiration date of the option. The risk-free interest rate for the expected term of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. Stock option expense recognized is based on awards expected to vest, and there were no estimated forfeitures. ASC standards requires forfeitures to be estimated at the time of grant and revised in subsequent periods, if necessary, if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates.
Warrant costs are recorded in liabilities and equities, respectively, in accordance with ASC 480, ASC 505 and ASC 815.
The fair value of a warrant, which is classified as a liability, is estimated using a Black-Scholes-Merton model. The Companys expected volatility assumption is based on the historical volatility of the Companys stock. The expected life assumption is primarily based on the expiration date of the warrant. The risk-free interest rate for the expected term of the warrant is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of measurement. The warrants, which are freestanding derivatives and are classified as liabilities on the balance sheet, will be measured at fair value on each reporting date, with decreases in fair value recognized in earnings and increases in fair values recognized in expenses.
The Company determined that the fair value of equity based warrants, which are not considered derivatives under ASC 815, should be estimated using the Black-Scholes-Merton model. The Companys expected volatility assumption is based on the historical volatility of the Companys stock. The expected life assumption is primarily based on the expiration date of the warrant. The risk-free interest rate for the expected term of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.
Estimates affecting accounts receivable and inventories
The preparation of our consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect our reporting of assets and liabilities (and contingent assets and liabilities). These estimates are particularly significant where they affect the reported net realizable value of the Companys accounts receivable and inventories.
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Accounts receivable are recognized and carried at net realizable value. An allowance for doubtful accounts is recorded in periods where we determine a loss is probable, based on our assessment of specific factors such as troubled collection, historical experience, accounts aging, ongoing business relation and other factors. Accounts are written off after an exhaustive collection effort. If accounts receivable are to be provided for, or written off, they are recognized in the consolidated statement of operations within operating expenses line item. As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company recorded no allowance for doubtful accounts. This determination was made per our management's judgment, which was based on their best knowledge.
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost, determined on a weighted average basis, or net realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated sales price, in the ordinary course of business, less the estimated cost of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale. When inventories are sold, their carrying amount is charged to expense in the year in which the revenue is recognized. Write-downs for declines in net realizable value or for losses of inventories are recognized as an expense in the year the impairment or loss occurs. There were no declines in net realizable value of inventory for the three months ended March 31, 2013.
While the Company currently believes that there is little likelihood that actual results will differ materially from these current estimates, if customer demand for our products decreases significantly in the near future, or if the financial condition of our customers deteriorates in the near future, the Company could realize significant write downs for slow-moving inventories or uncollectible accounts receivable.
Revenue Recognition
Revenues represent the invoiced value of goods sold, recognized upon the shipment of goods to customers. Revenues are recognized when all of the following criteria are met:
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Results of Operations
Comparison of Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 and 2012
The following table sets forth the amounts and percentage relationship to revenue of certain items in our condensed consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income
For Three | For Three | |||||||||||||||||
Months Ended | % Of | Months Ended | % Of | Change In | Change In | |||||||||||||
March 31, 2013 | Revenue | March 31, 2012 | Revenue | Amount | % | |||||||||||||
REVENUES, NET | $ | 14,662,521 | 100% | $ | 14,355,541 | 100% | $ | 306,980 | 2.1% | |||||||||
COST OF GOODS SOLD | (11,290,490 | ) | (77.0% | ) | (11,014,691 | ) | (76.7% | ) | (275,799 | ) | 2.5% | |||||||
GROSS PROFIT | 3,372,031 | 23.0% | 3,340,850 | 23.3% | 31,181 | 0.9% | ||||||||||||
Research and development | (689,665 | ) | (4.7% | ) | (756,096 | ) | (5.3% | ) | 66,431 | (8.8% | ) | |||||||
Selling and distribution expenses | (89,614 | ) | (0.6% | ) | (93,835 | ) | (0.7% | ) | 4,221 | (4.5% | ) | |||||||
General and administrative expenses | (692,964 | ) | (4.7% | ) | (683,620 | ) | (4.8% | ) | (9,344 | ) | 1.4% | |||||||
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS | 1,899,788 | 13.0% | 1,807,299 | 12.6% | 92,489 | 5.1% | ||||||||||||
Interest (expense) income, net | (670,208 | ) | (4.6% | ) | 131,602 | 0.9% | (801,810 | ) | (609.3% | ) | ||||||||
Change in fair value of financial instruments | 990,395 | 6.8% | 942,950 | 6.6% | 47,445 | 5.0% | ||||||||||||
Government grants | - | 0% | - | 0% | 0 | 0% | ||||||||||||
Investment (loss) income | (14,023 | ) | (0.1% | ) | (13,401 | ) | (0.1% | ) | (622 | ) | 4.6% | |||||||
Other income, net | 122,365 | 0.8% | 34,468 | 0.2% | 87,897 | 255.0% | ||||||||||||
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES | 2,328,317 | 15.9% | 2,902,918 | 20.2% | (574,601 | ) | (19.8% | ) | ||||||||||
INCOME TAX (EXPENSE) | (91,444 | ) | (0.6% | ) | (519,966 | ) | (3.6% | ) | 428,522 | (82.4% | ) | |||||||
NET (LOSS) INCOME | 2,236,873 | 15.3% | 2,382,952 | 16.6% | (146,079 | ) | (6.1% | ) |
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(a) Revenue
For the three months ended March 31, 2013, our revenue increased by 2.1% from $14,355,541 to $14,662,521 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2012.
The following table lists the number of vehicles sold, categorized by vehicle types, within the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012:
Three Months Ended March 31 | ||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | |||||||||||
Unit | Sales | Unit | Sales | |||||||||
ATV | 4,934 | 2,549,510 | 5,124 | 2,000,300 | ||||||||
EV | 302 | 1,727,034 | 296 | 1,185,917 | ||||||||
Go-Kart | 9,911 | 8,523,394 | 12,981 | 9,639,676 | ||||||||
Utility vehicles (UTVs) | 240 | 578,673 | 20 | 74,433 | ||||||||
Three wheeled motorcycle | 98 | 67,663 | 248 | 502,355 | ||||||||
Refitted car | 22 | 582,311 | 35 | 952,860 | ||||||||
Auto generator | 19,339 | 633,936 | - | - | ||||||||
Total | 34,846 | 14,662,521 | 18,704 | 14,355,541 |
Off-Road Vehicles
During the first quarter of 2013, the overall off-road vehicles market reflected a shift in consumer preferences, specifically a heightened demand and focus on higher end off-road vehicles, in comparison to the three months ended March 31, 2012. As a result, during the three months ended March 31, 2013, the average unit price of ATVs and Go-Karts sold by the Company increased significantly; however, we also experienced a decrease in overall unit sales.
During the three months ended March 31, 2013, revenues from our ATVs experienced a significant increase of $549,210, or 27.5% compared to the three months ended March 31, 2012. This was attributable to 32.4% increase in the average unit price. As noted above, we sold more higher-priced ATVs during this reporting period; however, we experienced a decrease in overall unit sales of 3.7% .
During the three months ended March 31, 2013, we experienced a decrease in revenue realized from Go-Kart sales of $1.1 million or 11.6% compared to the same period last year. This was mainly attributable to a 23.6% decrease in unit sales, from 12,981 units in the three months ended March 31, 2012 to 9,911 units during the same period in 2013. Similar to the ATV segment, the decrease in unit sales was somewhat offset by the fact that the Company sold more higher price Go-Karts during the three months ended March 31, 2013, which caused a 15.8% increase in the average unit price overall, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2012.
We experienced a significant decrease in revenue generated from sales of our three-wheeled motorcycle (TT). TT sales revenue decreased from $502,355 in the three months ended March 31, 2012 to $67,663 during the first three months of 2013. This 86.5% decrease in revenue was primarily attributable to an average unit price decrease of 65.9% and a 60.5% decrease in unit sales. This average unit price decrease was primarily attributable to the fact that the TTs we sold during the three months ended March 31, 2013 were mainly price-competitive gas-electric hybrid TTs in the Chinese markets.
UTVs experienced a significant increase in revenues from $74,433 to $578,673. This 677.4% increase was mainly due to a 1,100% increase in unit sales, from 20 in the three months ended March 31, 2012 to 240 units during the three months ended March 31, 2013. This significant increase is primarily attributable to a large UTV order received by the Company during the first quarter of 2013; although the UTVs purchased in this order were relatively inexpensive models in comparison to other UTV products offered by the Company.
EV
For the three months ended March 31, 2013, revenues from EV sales increased by $541,117, or 45.6%, compared to the same period in 2012. This increase was primarily attributable to an increase in the average unit sales price of 42.7% over the comparable period of last year; in addition, we experienced a slight 2% increase in unit sales. This significant average unit price increase was primarily due to sales of a higher-priced model during the first quarter of 2013, compared to the same period of 2012. However, in comparison to the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2012, sales of EVs decreased. This decrease is likely attributable to the discontinuation of a government subsidy at the end of fiscal year ended 2012. However, the Company believes that the Chinese government will either extend the previous financial consumer subsidy or introduce a comparable subsidy in the near future.
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Refitted car
For the three months ended March 31, 2013, revenue generated from sales of our refitted cars decreased by $370,549, or 38.9% compared to the three months ended March 31, 2012. This decrease in revenue was primarily attributable to a 37.1% decrease in unit sales, from 35 units in the first three months ended March 31, 2012 to 22 units during the three months ended March 31, 2013. In addition to sales of our refitted cars, the Company generated revenue by refitting other companies vehicles to meet special requirements for certain customers.
Auto generator
On April 25, 2012, the Company acquired Yongkang Scrou, a manufacturer of various auto generators. For the three months ended March 31,2013, a total of 19,339 sets of auto generators were sold with sales totaling $633,936.
The following table shows the breakdown of our revenues from our customers by geographical markets based on the location of the customer during the 3 months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012:
Three Months Ended March 31 | ||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | |||||||||||
Sales | Percentage | Sales | Percentage | |||||||||
North America | $ | 1,628,080 | 11% | $ | 1,639,376 | 11% | ||||||
China | 12,623,724 | 86% | 12,452,931 | 87% | ||||||||
Europe & other region | 410,717 | 3% | 263,234 | 2% | ||||||||
Total | $ | 14,662,521 | 100% | $ | 14,355,541 | 100% |
For the three months ended March 31, 2013, about 70% of sales in China are sales to Chinese export agents, who resell the companys products to markets around the world.
(b) Cost of goods sold
Cost of goods sold during the three months ended March 31, 2013 was $11,290,490, representing an increase of $275,799, or 2.5% compared to the three months ended March 31, 2012, which corresponds to our increase in revenue.
(c) Gross profit
Gross profit for the first quarter of 2013 increased 0.9% to $3,372,031, compared to $3,340,850 for the same period last year. This was attributable to our increase in revenue. However, our gross margin decreased to 23.0% compared to 23.3% for the same period of 2012. This slight decrease was primarily due to the fact that sales of auto generators have a lower gross margin compared to our vehicle products.
(d) Selling and distribution expenses
Selling and distribution expenses were $89,614 for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to $93,835 for the same period in 2012, a 4.5% decrease. This decrease is primarily attributable to a decrease in advertising related fees during this reporting period.
(e) General and administrative expenses
General and administrative expenses were $692,964 for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to $683,620 for the same period in 2012, a 1.4% increase. For the three months ended March 31, 2013, general and administrative expenses did not include any stock-based compensation costs which amounted to $19,053 for the same period in 2012. However, general and administrative expenses included $17,692 in expenses for common stock awards to employees and consultants for financing and investor relations services, compared to $13,733 for the same period in 2012. Excluding stock based compensation costs and stock award costs, our net general and administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2013 were $675,272, an increase of 3.8% for the same period of 2012 $650,834. This increase was primarily attributable to higher depreciation and amortization costs.
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(f) Research and development
Research and development expenses were $689,665 for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to $756,096 from the same period in 2012, a 8.8% decrease. This decrease was primarily because research and development for models was nearly finished in year 2012.
(g) Government grants
Government grants totaled $0 for the three months ended March 31, 2013, the same as for the corresponding period in 2012.
(h) Net interest (expense) income
Net interest expense was ($670,208) for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to $131,602 for the same period last year, a significant change. For the three months ended March 31, 2013, the interest expenses related to convertible notes was $0, and the interest incurred by debt discount amortization, was $0, since all remaining convertible notes were converted during the first fiscal quarter of 2012. In comparison to the same period last year, our interest expense for convertible notes was $2, and the interest incurred by debt discount amortization was $43. However, notwithstanding the aforementioned, net interest expense for this reporting period was ($670,208), a significant change compared to a net interest income of $131,647 for the same period in 2012. This change was primarily attributable to: (i) a decrease of interest income earned on notes receivable issued to third parties; and (ii) bond interest expenses incurred by the Company.
(i) Change in fair value of financial instruments
For the three months ended March 31, 2013, interest income, caused by changes in the fair value of warrants issued to investors and placement agents, was $990,395, while, for the same period of last year, interest income was $942,950.
(j) Other Income, Net
Net other income was $122,365 for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to $34,468 for the same period of last year, a significant increase of $87,897 or 255.0%. This increase is primarily attributable to lease income the Company received during this reporting period.
(k) Investment (loss) income
Investment losses were ($14,023) for the first three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to a loss of ($13,401) for the corresponding period in 2012. For the three months ended March 31, 2013 and March 31, 2012, investment losses were attributable to our 30% equity interest investment in Jinhua Service.
(l) Net income
The operating performance of the Company for the three months ended March 31, 2013 reflected a net income of $2,236,873, a decrease of $146,079 or 6.1% from a net income of $2,382,952 for the same period of last year. This decrease was primarily attributable to a change in the net interest amount from net income in the first three months of 2012 to net expense in this reporting period.
Excluding the effects of option related expenses, which were $0 and $19,053 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 respectively, the stock award expense, which was $17,692 and $13,733 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 respectively, convertible note interest expense, which was $0 and $2 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 respectively, the effect caused by amortization of discount on convertible notes, which was $0 and $43 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 respectively, and the change of the fair value of financial derivatives, which was $990,395 and $942,950 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Companys net income was $1,264,170, a decrease of 14.2%, compared to a net income of $1,472,833 for the same period of 2012, excluding the same effects. This decrease is primarily attributable to the change in net interest amount from net income in the first three months of 2012 to net expense in this reporting period.
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Financial Condition Liquidity and Capital Resources Working Capital
The Company had a working capital surplus of $43,892,558 as of March 31, 2013, compared to a working capital surplus of $19,939,862 as of March 31, 2012.
As of March 31, 2013, the Company has credit lines from commercial banks for $54,126,337, of which $32,794,193 was used at March 31, 2013. The Company believes that its cash flows generated internally may not be sufficient to support growth of future operations and repay short term bank loans for the next twelve months if needed. However, the Company believes its access to existing financing sources and established relationships with PRC banks will enable it to meet its obligations and fund its ongoing operations.
Historically, the Company has financed itself through short-term commercial bank loans obtained from PRC banks. The terms of these loans are typically for one year; upon our payment of all outstanding principal and interest in a respective loan, the PRC banks have typically rolled over such loans for an additional one-year term, subject to interest rate adjustments to reflect prevailing market rates. The Company believes these lending arrangements have not changed and that short-term bank loans will continue to be available on customary terms and conditions.
Further, on April 19, 2013, we filed a universal shelf registration statement on Form S-3 with the SEC. Subject to market conditions and volume limitations, the registration statement will allow us, from time to time, to offer and sell up to $60 million of equity, debt and hybrid securities as described in the registration statement. The registration statement has not yet been declared effective by the SEC. We have not issued or sold any securities pursuant to the shelf registration statement.
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Capital Requirements and Capital Provided
Capital requirements and capital provided for the three months ended March 31, 2013 are as follows:
Three Months Ended | |||
March 31, 2013 | |||
Capital requirements | (In thousands) | ||
Purchase of plant and equipment | $ | 9 | |
Purchase of Construction in progress | - | ||
Issuance of notes receivable | 1,941 | ||
Repayments of short-term bank loans | 12,727 | ||
Repayments of notes payable | 3,182 | ||
Increase in deposit for acquisition | 14,103 | ||
Internal cash used in operations | 278 | ||
Total capital requirements | $ | 32,240 | |
Capital provided | |||
Decrease in cash | 8,147 | ||
Decrease in restricted cash | 7,954 | ||
Proceeds from short-term bank loan | 12,727 | ||
Proceeds from notes payable | - | ||
Repayments of notes receivable | - | ||
Warrant exercise | 3,244 | ||
Other financing activities | 38 | ||
Total capital provided | $ | 32,110 |
For further information, see the Statement of Cash Flows.
The difference between capital provided and capital requirement is the effect of exchange rate changes over the past three months.
Cash Flow
Net cash flow used in operating activities was ($278,152) for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to net cash flow used in operating activities of ($4,299,107) for the same period in 2012. This improvement was mainly attributable to changes in our cash flow caused by prepayments and prepaid expenses. The account has changed to a cash inflow of $2,717,021 for the three months ended 2013, compared to a cash outflow of ($1,337,864) for the same period last year. This improvement was mainly attributable to the Company prepaying a significant percentage of the model manufacturing payments owed suppliers in 2012.
Net cash flow used in investing activities was ($16,052,560) for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to $17,835,151 for the same reporting period in 2012. This significant change was mainly attributable to (i) the Company providing a ($14,103,172) cash deposit for the acquisition of certain assets of Zhejiang New Energy Vehicle System Co., Ltd. during the three months ended March 31, 2013; and (ii) for the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Company recorded a net cash outflow of ($1,940,690) in notes receivable due to issuance of notes receivable, while for the same period of last year, the Company collected $18,032,672 in notes receivable and had no issuances of notes receivable, which caused a net cash inflow of $18,032,672.
Net cash flow provided by financing activities was $8,055,062 for the three months ended March 31, 2013, compared to net cash flow used in financing activities of ($10,816,059) for the three months ended March 31, 2012. Cash flow provided by financing activities in this quarter was primarily attributable to a decrease in restricted cash, which caused a cash inflow of $7,954,409, and a warrant exercise, which caused a cash inflow of $3,244,318. While for the same period of last year, the Company recorded a net cash outflow of ($15,758,880) for restricted cash, which was partially offset by a cash inflow of $4,933,717 from notes payable.
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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements:
Please see Financial Footnotes 14 and 21 for additional information relating to the following of off-balance sheet arrangements.
(a) Guarantees and Pledged collateral for third party bank loans
As of March 31, 2013, the Company provided guarantees for the following third parties:
(1) Guarantees for bank loans
Guarantee provided to | Amount | ||
Zhejiang Kangli Metal Manufacturing Company. | $ | 4,775,853 | |
Zhejiang Shuguang industrial Co., Ltd. | 4,775,853 | ||
Yongkang Angtai Trade Co., Ltd. | 795,976 | ||
Nanlong Group Co., Ltd. | 9,551,707 | ||
Total | $ | 19,899,389 |
On December 26, 2012, the Company entered into a guarantee contract to serve as the guarantor for the bank loan borrowed from Shanghai Bank Hangzhou branch in the amount of $4,775,853 by Zhejiang Kangli Metal Manufacturing Company. (ZKMMC) for the period from December 26, 2012 to December 26, 2013. ZKMMC is not related to the Company. Under this guarantee contract, the Company shall perform all obligations of ZKMMC under the loan contract if ZKMMC fails to perform its obligations as set forth in the loan contract.
On October 9, 2012, the Company entered into a guarantee contract to serve as the guarantor for the bank loan borrowed from PingAn Bank Hangzhou branch in the amount of $4,775,853 by Zhejiang Shuguang industrial Co., Ltd. (ZSICL) for the period from October 9, 2012 to October 9, 2013. ZSICL is not related to the Company. Under these guarantee contracts, the Company shall perform all obligations of ZSICL under the loan contracts if ZSICL fails to perform its obligations as set forth in the loan contracts.
On January 6, 2013, the Company entered into a guarantee contract to serve as the guarantor for the bank loans borrowed from China Communication Bank Jinhua Branch in the amount of $795,976 by Yongkang Angtai Trade Co., Ltd. (YATCL) for the period from January 6, 2013 to January 6, 2014. YATCL is not related to the Company. Under these guarantee contracts, the Company shall perform all obligations of YATCL under the loan contracts if YATCL fails to perform its obligations as set forth in the loan contracts.
On March 15, 2013 and December 26, 2012, the Company entered into two guarantee contracts to serve as the guarantor for the bank loans borrowed from Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Jinhua Branch and Shanghai Bank Hangzhou branch in the amount of $3,183,902 and $6,367,805 respectively by Nanlong Group Co., Ltd. (NGCL) for the period from March 15, 2013 to March 15, 2016, and December 26, 2012 to December 26, 2013 respectively. NGCL is not related to the Company. Under this guarantee contract, the Company shall perform all obligations of NGCL under the loan contract if NGCL fails to perform its obligations as set forth in the loan contract.
(2) Pledged collateral for a third partys bank loans
As of March 31, 2013, the Company provided the land use rights and plant and equipment pledged as collateral for the following third party:
Zhejiang Mengdeli Electric Co., Ltd.: | |||
Land use rights net book value | $ | 3,496,401 | |
Plant and equipment net book value | $ | 2,823,335 |
It is a common business practice among companies in the region of China where Kandi is located to exchange guarantees for bank debt with no consideration given. It is considered a favor for favor business practice and is commonly required by the lending banks as in these cases. These companies provided guarantees for the Companys bank loans as well. The banks involved in these guarantee transactions typically allow a maximum loan amount based on a 30% to 70% discount on the net book value of the pledged collateral.
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Recent Development Activities:
On January 10, 2013, at the opening ceremony of 2012 Global New Energy Vehicle Conference, held in Bo Ao city, Hainan province in south China, Mr. Xiaoming Hu, our Chairman and CEO, gave a speech entitled A Breakthrough in the Business Model Will Be Important for the Development of EV industry.
As disclosed by the Company on a Form 8-K, filed on March 25, 2013, on March 22, 2013, Kandi Vehicles entered into the Joint Venture Agreement (the JV Agreement) of Establishment of Zhejiang Kandi Electric Vehicles Co., Ltd. (the JV Company) with Shanghai Maple Guorun Automobile Co., Ltd., a 99% owned subsidiary of Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd. (the Geely) which is listed with Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (the HK Exchanges). On April 19, 2013, the JV Company was officially approved by the local government agency. Each party has a 50% ownership interest in the JV Company. The business scope of JV Company is to develop, manufacture and sell EVs and related auto parts. The JV Company will acquire EV assets from both parties and will leverage the strength, resources and expertise of both parties in the EV segment to develop and provide affordable electric vehicles and efficient services to its customers. The primary product of the JV Company will be to provide EVs and related services for intra-city public transportation. The parties believe that given their respective experience, the JV Company has the potential to be a leader in the electric vehicle market.
On March 28, 2013, a full scale production and assembly line specialized for pure EVs was completed by the Companys whole owned subsidiary, Kandi Changxing.
On April 12, 2013, Kandi Electric Vehicles (Weifang) Co., Ltd. formed and capitalized by Kandi Vehicles was formally approved by the local government agency and was established in Weifang Binhai Economic Development Zone of Shandong Province. Kandi Weifang anticipates achieving the annual capacity of 100,000 units of EV key components and parts for its first phase within two years.
On April 23, 2013, Kandi Vehicles signed a sales contract with Tianjin Sinopoly New Energy Investment Co., Ltd. ('Tianjin Sinopoly'), a subsidiary of Sinopoly Battery Limited ('Sinopoly'), a company listed on Hong Kong Stock Exchanges and Clearing Limited to provide up to 1,900 EVs, which will be a part of the electric vehicle leasing program in Hangzhou City. Assuming the purchase and delivery of all 1,900 EVs, the total contract price would be RMB 75,620,000, approximately USD 12,238,226. The purchase period of the Sales Contract will be until the end of 2013. Kandi Vehicles will deliver the electric vehicles depending upon Tianjin Sinopolys vehicle purchase demand and its delivery notices. Kandi shall make the delivery to within 7 working days of receipt of the notice and Tianjin Sinopolys full payment for the vehicles identified in the notice. Tianjin Sinopoly has the right to adjust vehicle delivery times to conform to the implementation of the leasing program, to market responses as well as to the actual running conditions of the electric vehicles, including vehicle quality and market adaptability.
On April 23, 2013, Kandi Electric Vehicles (Wanning) Co., Ltd. ('Kandi Wanning') was incorporated and capitalized by Kandi Vehicles. Kandi Wanning has been officially approved by the local government agency and is established in Wanning City of Hainan Province. Kandi Wanning hopes to achieve an annual capacity of 100,000 units of EV key components and parts for its first phase within two years. Upon the completion of this first phase, Kandi Wanning will be transferred to and become a wholly owned subsidiary of the JV Company.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
Exchange Rate Risk
Our operations are conducted mainly in the PRC. As such, our earnings are subject to movements in foreign currency exchange rates when transactions are denominated in RMB, which is our functional currency. Accordingly, our operating results are affected by changes in the exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and those currencies.
Economic and Political Risks
The Companys operations in the PRC are subject to special considerations and significant risks not typically associated with companies in North America and Western Europe. These include risks associated with, among others, the political, economic and legal environment and foreign currency exchange. The Companys performance may be adversely affected by changes in the political and social conditions in the PRC, and by changes in governmental policies with respect to laws and regulations, anti-inflationary measures, currency conversion, remittances abroad, and rates and methods of taxation, among other things.
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Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company maintains a system of disclosure controls and procedures that is designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in this Form 10-Q, and in other reports required to be filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act), is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms for such filings. Management of the Company, under the direction of the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, reviewed and performed an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15a(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of March 31, 2013. Based on that review and evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms and is accumulated and communicated to management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes to our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Inherent Limitations on Effectiveness of Controls
Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures will prevent or detect all errors and all fraud. Disclosure controls and procedures, no matter how well designed, operated and managed, can provide only reasonable assurance that the objectives of the disclosure controls and procedures are met. Because of the inherent limitations of disclosure controls and procedures, no evaluation of such disclosure controls and procedures can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, have been detected.
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PART II OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
There are two lawsuits currently pending in Ripley County, Missouri against the Company and its subsidiary Zhejiang Kandi Vehicles Co., Ltd.(Kandi Vehicles) as well as other parties, Kandi Investment Group and SunL, and they are related to two persons who died in an accident on March 3, 2006 while operating a go-cart allegedly manufactured by Kandi Vehicles. Kandi Investment Group was a major shareholder of Kandi Vehicles but it transferred all its equity in Kandi Vehicles to Continental Development Limited in November 2006. Since then, Kandi Investment Group is unrelated to the Company or its affiliates.
The cases were filed in 2009 and are known as Elder vs. SunL Group and Griffen vs. SunL Group. In March, 2010, the local trial court entered two default judgments in the amount of $20,000,000 each against Kandi Vehicles and other parties including Kandi Investment but not the Company. The lawsuit and default judgments didnt come to the Company or Kandi Vehicles attention until May or June 2010. The Company had not been served or notified of the lawsuits and learned of their existence and of the default judgment in the course of commercial discussions with another of the defendants in the cases. Currently, the Company and Kandi Vehicles have filed answers to the complaint denying any culpability. In addition, the Company requested that the court set aside the default judgments against Kandi Vehicles, a request granted, by the court, on February 28, 2011. On March 3, 2011, the plaintiffs subsequently appealed the court order vacating the default judgments; however, the plaintiffs have since voluntarily withdrawn their appeal.
The Company intends to defend these cases vigorously and expects to prevail in this lawsuit since the Company including its subsidiaries did not manufacture the subject vehicle in the accident.
The plaintiffs filed a Motion to Compel Production of Documents. Pursuant to a hearing held on April 26, 2013, the court granted plaintiffs' motion and ordered the Company to produce the requested documents. The Company has produced the requested documents. This case is set for trial on July 8, 2013.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
Other than as set forth below, as of the date of this filing, there have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in our Risk Factors in the Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2012. An investment in our common stock involves various risks. When considering an investment in our company, you should consider carefully all of the risk factors described in our most recent Form 10-K. These risks and uncertainties are not the only ones facing us and there may be additional matters that we are unaware of or that we currently consider immaterial. All of these could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows and, thus, the value of an investment in our company.
Risks Related to Our Business Operations
The continued discontinuation of government subsidies available to consumers who purchase our EVs may decrease demand for our EVs and, in turn, decrease our net income and materially and adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.
To encourage consumers to purchase the electric vehicles, Zhejiang Provincial Government and the Jinhua Municipal Government provided subsidies to consumers who purchased electric vehicles, including our EVs. Government subsidies expired at the end of fiscal year 2012. The Company believes that the Chinese government will either extend the previous financial consumer subsidy or introduce a comparable subsidy in the near future; however, a permanent discontinuation or reduction of subsidies previously available to consumers may materially and adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. In addition, the lack of consumer friendly subsidy policies may have an adverse effect on our ability to market our products.
In recent years, the economy of China has experienced unprecedented growth. As a result of the global financial crisis, this growth has slowed in the last year, and if the growth of the economy continues to slow or if the economy contracts, our financial condition may be materially and adversely affected.
The rapid growth of the PRC economy has historically resulted in widespread growth opportunities in industries across China. As a result of the global financial crisis and the inability of enterprises to gain comparable access to the same amounts of capital available in past years, there may be an adverse effect on the business climate and growth of private enterprise in the PRC. An economic slowdown could have an adverse effect on our sales and may increase our costs. Further, if economic growth slows, and if, in conjunction, inflation is allowed to proceed unchecked, our costs would likely increase, and there can be no assurance that we would be able to increase our prices to an extent that would offset the increase in our expenses.
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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
None.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.
None
Item 5. Other Information.
None.
Item 6. Exhibits
Exhibit Number | Description |
10.1 | |
31.1 |
Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934* |
31.2 |
Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934* |
32.1 | |
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Exhibit 101.INS |
XBRL Instance Document.** |
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Exhibit 101.SCH |
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.** |
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Exhibit 101.CAL |
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.** |
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Exhibit 101.LAB |
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.** |
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Exhibit 101.PRE |
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.** |
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Exhibit 101.DEF |
XBRL Taxonomy Definitions Linkbase Document.** |
_____________________________
*Filed herewith
**Furnished
with the Companys Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended
March 31, 2013
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Kandi Technologies Group, Inc. | ||
Date: May 14, 2013 | By: | /s/ Hu Xiaoming |
Hu Xiaoming | ||
President and Chief Executive Officer | ||
(Principal Executive Officer) | ||
Date: May 14, 2013 | By: | /s/ Zhu Xiaoying |
Zhu Xiaoying | ||
Chief Financial Officer | ||
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |
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The Joint Venture Agreement of Establishment
of
Zhejiang Kandi Electric Vehicles Co., Ltd.
by
Shanghai Maple Guorun Automobile Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of
Geely Automobile Holdings Co., Ltd. (Hong Kong Stock Exchange: 175)
and
Zhejiang Kandi Vehicles Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Kandi Technologies Group, Inc.(Nasdaq: KNDI)
March 22, 2013
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Table of Contents
1. Parties of the Joint Venture | 7 |
1.1 Parties of the Joint Venture | 7 |
1.2 Change of Legal Representatives or Authorized Representatives | 7 |
2. Definition | 7 |
3. The Joint Venture | 10 |
3.1 Establishment | 10 |
3.2 Prerequisite | 0 |
3.3 Registration | 11 |
3.4 Name and Registered Address | 11 |
3.5 Legal Person | 11 |
3.6 Limited Liability | 11 |
4. Purpose and Business Scope | 11 |
4.1 Purpose of the JV | 11 |
4.2 Main Business and Business Scope | 11 |
4.3 Basic Business Plan | 12 |
4.4 Working Plan | 12 |
5 Registered Capital | 12 |
5.1 Registered Capital | 12 |
5.2 Contribution by Each Party | 12 |
5.3 Form of Contribution and Time of Contribution | 12 |
5.4 Use of Registered Capital | 13 |
5.5 Certificates of Contribution | 13 |
5.6 Register of Shareholders | 13 |
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5.7 Increase and Decrease of Registered Capital | 14 |
5.8 Transfer of Shares | 14 |
5.9 Control of the JV | 15 |
6. Responsibilities and Obligations of the Parties | 15 |
7. Non-Competition | 17 |
8. The Establishment and Purchase of the New Companies | 17 |
8.1 Party As responsibility for the Establishment of the New Company | 17 |
8.2 Party Bs responsibility for the Establishment of the New Company | 17 |
8.3 The Share Acquisition of the New Companies | 18 |
8.4 Time of Share Acquisition of New Companies | 18 |
9. Intellectual Property License | 19 |
9.1 License and Transfer of Trademark. | 19 |
9.2 License of Patent and Technology | 19 |
10. Shareholders Meeting and Shareholders Rights and Obligations | 20 |
10.1 Shareholders Meeting | 20 |
10.2 Shareholders Rights and Obligations | 21 |
11. Board of Directors | 22 |
11.1 Establishment | 22 |
11.2 Composition | 22 |
11.3 Chairman | 23 |
11.4 Authority of the Board of Directors | 23 |
11.5 Fees for Directors | 25 |
11.6 Management Positions | 25 |
11.7 Terms and Remuneration | 25 |
11.8 Board Meeting | 26 |
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11.9 Quorum | 26 |
11.10 Notice of Board Meeting | 26 |
11.11 Meeting Procedures | 26 |
11.12 Proxy | 26 |
11.13 Voting Right | 27 |
11.14 Meeting Minutes | 27 |
11.15 Written Consent | 27 |
11.16 Record Book of Board Meetings | 27 |
12. Management | 28 |
12.1 Management Team | 28 |
12.2 General Manager, Deputy General Manager,Financial Controller and Other Senior Management | 28 |
12.3 Business Department | 28 |
12.4 Dismissal and Replacement | 28 |
12.5 Responsibilities and Authority of General Manager | 28 |
13. Supervisors | 29 |
14. Key Items of the Joint Venture | 30 |
14.1 Material Procurement | 30 |
14.2 Quality, Cost and Sales | 31 |
15. Dividend Distribution | 31 |
15.1 Dividend Distribution Plan | 31 |
16. Financials and Accounting | 32 |
16.1 System | 32 |
16.2 Fiscal Year | 32 |
16.3 Accounting Currency | 32 |
16.4 Financial Statements | 32 |
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16.5 Audit | 32 |
16.6 Financial Reports | 32 |
16.7 Budgets | 32 |
16.8 Financial Supervision | 33 |
16.9 Financial Personnel | 33 |
16.10 Audit by the Party | 33 |
17. Tax | 33 |
17.1 Preferential Tax | 33 |
17.2 Employee Tax | 33 |
18. Labor | 33 |
18.1 Recruitment | 33 |
18.2 Fees of Labor Union | 34 |
18.3 Resignation and Dismissal | 34 |
18.4 Senior Management Personnel | 34 |
19. Insurance | 34 |
20. Corporate Governance of Subsidiaries of JV company | 34 |
21. Confidentiality | 34 |
22. Liability of Breach | 35 |
22.1 Breach | 36 |
22.2 Waiver | 36 |
23. Force Majeure | 36 |
23.1 The Scope of Force Majure | 36 |
23.2 Notice. | 36 |
23.3 Performance. | 36 |
24. Terms, Early termination, Takeover and Liquidation | 37 |
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24.1 Terms and Extension | 37 |
24.2 Early Termination and Take Over | 37 |
24.3 Procedures of Liquidation | 39 |
24.4 Rights and Obligations Before the Termination | 39 |
25. Governing Law | 39 |
26. Disputes Resolution | 39 |
26.1 Arbitration | 39 |
26.2 Final Award | 40 |
26.3 Arbitration Fee | 40 |
26.4 Complete Performance | 40 |
27. Miscellaneous | 40 |
27.1 Notice | 40 |
27.2 Effective Date | 40 |
27.3 Employee Guidelines | 41 |
27.4 Exhibits | 41 |
27.5 Representation and Warranties | 41 |
27.6 Subtitles | 42 |
27.7 Conflict | 42 |
27.8 Amendment | 42 |
27.9 Copies | 42 |
27.10 Exhibits | 42 |
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Joint Venture Agreement
Preface
According to the Corporate Law of the Peoples Republic of China and other relevant Laws and Regulations, on March 22, 2013, Shanghai Maple Guorun Automobile Co., Ltd. a subsidiary of Geely Automobile Holdings Co., Ltd. (Hong Kong Stock Exchange:175). (hereinafter referred as Party A) and Zhejiang Kandi Vehicles Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Kandi Technologies Group, Inc.(NASDAQ:KNDI) (hereinafter referred as Party B), in consideration of the mutual covenant and through friendly negotiation, agreed to enter this agreement to establish a Joint Venture Company (hereinafter referred as JV company) in the Peoples Republic of China (hereinafter referred as China).
1. Parties of the Joint Venture
1.1 Parties of the Joint Venture
Party A: Shanghai Maple Guorun Automobile Co., Ltd.
Registered Address: Fengjing Industrial Zone, Jinshan District ,Shanghai
Representative: Yu Wei
Position: General Manager
Party B: Zhejiang Kandi Vehicles Co., Ltd.
Registered Address: Jinhua Industrial Zone, Jinhua City, Zhejiang
Representative: Hu Xiaoming
Position: Chairman
1.2 Change of legal representative or authorized representative
Each Party of the JV company is entitled to change its legal representative or its authorized representative at any time. However, the Party shall notify the other Party the name, position and nationality of its new legal representative or its new authorized representative in writing.
2. Definition
2.1 The Joint Venture Company: the Zhejiang Kandi Electric Vehicles Co., Ltd. established by the Parties based on this Agreement and the JV companys Articles of Association.
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2.2 Articles of Association: the Articles of Association of the JV company, which is agreed and signed by the Parties on the date of this Agreement and may be amend by the Parties from time to time.
2.3 Shareholders Meeting: the shareholders meeting according to this Agreement and Articles of Association.
2.4 Board of Directors or Board: the board of directors of the JV company established according to this Agreement and Articles of Association.
2.5 Business License: the JVs business license issued by registration authority.
2.6 Registration Authority: State Administration for Industry and Commerce (SAIC) or its local offices or other government agencies that are authorized to issue Business License to the JV company.
2.7 Incorporation Date: the date that Registration Authority issues Business License of the JV company.
2.8 Basic Business Plan : the basic development plan and commercial plan of the JV company during the five year period from its incorporation agreed by Parties, the form and content see Exhibit 1.
2.9 Annual Working Plan: the plan that is prepared each year and stipulates overall work of the JV company. The Annual Working Plan shall include: combined marketing and sales plan, production plan, investment plan, financing plan, annual budget and expenditure plan of each department.
2.10 New Companies Share Transfer Agreements: the share agreements that JV company purchases the shares of new companies that are established by the Parties. The form and content of the agreements see Exhibit 2. The New Companies Share Transfer Agreements shall be executed and implemented at a proper time between the JV company and new companys shareholders after the JV is incorporated.
2.11 Trademark License Agreement: includes all the trademark and logo license agreements between the JV company and related parties which will allow the JV company to use them free of charge (including but not limited to both Parties of this Agreement and/or other entities that own the specific trademarks and logo suggested by both Parties). The form and content of such agreement see Exhibit 3. After the establishment of the JV, the JV company and the relevant parties shall negotiate and sign the trademark license agreement based upon the form under Exhibit 3.
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2.12 Patent and Technology License Agreement includes all the patent and technology license agreements between the JV company and related parties which will allow the JV company to use them free of charge (including but not limited to both Parties of this Agreement and/or other entities that own the specific patents and technology suggested by both Parties). The form and content of such agreement see Exhibit 4. After the establishment of JV, the JV company and the relevant party shall negotiate and sign the patent and technology license agreement based upon the form under Exhibit 4.
2.13 Related Documents shall mean the Framework Agreement, the JV companys Articles of Association, New Companies Share Transfer Agreement, Patent and Technology License Agreement and Trademark License Agreement.
2.14 Framework Agreement shall mean the Cooperation Framework Agreement of Establishing Zhejiang Kandi Electric Vehicles Investment Co., Ltd entered by Shanghai Maple Guorun Automobile Co., Ltd. and Zhejiang Kandi Vehicles Co., Ltd. on Feb 1st 2013.
2.15 Confidential Information : any written or non-written information and data with respect to technology, finance, business, trade ,operation and strategies as well as proprietary technology, business secrets or any survey, analysis, consolidation of these information which is directly or indirectly related to the JV company or any Partys business delivered or supplied by one Party or its affiliate or JV company (including its employee, representative, agent and consultant) to the other party or its affiliate (including its employee, representative, agent and consultant), no matter it happens before or after the execution of this Agreement, but excluding the following information (a) the information has been known to the public when it is disclosed (or known to the public after the disclosure ), and such disclosure wasnt caused by any breach of confidentiality obligation by any Party or breach the applicable laws; or (b) the receiving party obtains the information legally from an independent source which has no confidentiality obligation.
2.16 Senior Management: the General Manager, Deputy General Manager, Financial Controller and other personnel appointed by the Board.
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2.17 Mid-Level EV: all the vehicle models that meet Kandis current technology model with highest speed no more than 90 kilometers per hour and approved for production by the Board of the JV company.
2.18 Parties: Party A and Party B, Party shall mean the Party A or the Party B.
2.19 RMB shall mean the legal currency of China.
2.20 Entity shall mean any person, company, legal person enterprise, non-legal person enterprise, joint venture, partnership, wholly owned enterprise, unit, trust or other entities or organizations, including but not limited to any government or political organizations, or government agent or political organizations or their branches and other legal person or non-legal person organization. It also includes legal representatives, assignee, successor or heir.
2.21 Affiliate shall mean an entity that controls, or is controlled by, or is under common control by any specified entity. Control means: directly or indirectly possession of 50 % or more of the voting rights at its decision making level.
2.22 Related Party Transaction shall mean the transaction happen between JV company and (a) any Party of this Agreement or (b) the related party of any Party of this Agreement.
2.23 Transferring Party shall mean the Party that transfers the shares of the JV company.
2.24 Assignee shall mean the Party that purchases the shares of the JV company.
2.25 China shall mean the Peoples Republic of China.
3. The Joint Venture
3.1 Establishment
According to the Corporate Law of China, other relevant Laws and Regulations of China and this Agreement, the Parties establish the Joint Venture.
3.2 Prerequisite
The establishment of JV company shall meet the following prerequisites:
3.2.1 Both Parties has made preparations in article 8
3.2.2 Both Parties has signed the JV company Articles of Association and agree the forms of new company share transfer agreement, patent and technology license contract and trademark license agreement, etc.
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3.2.3 Each Party shall obtain the internal approvals to sign and perform this Agreement and relevant documents. (In the case of involving the listed company, it shall meet the requirements of the binding listing rules and other regulation rules).
3.2.4 The establishment of JV company shall obtain all the necessary government approvals (including but not limited to the governments, stock exchanges or other securities regulators at home or aboard that have jurisdiction)
Until a Party has completely fulfilled its obligations under 3.2.1 to 3.2.4 or such obligations are waived by the other Party that has the right , the other Party has no obligation to make its contribution to JV company. If the JV company is incorporated and the above prerequisites still cannot be completely realized or exempted by the other Party that has the right, Parties may dissolve and liquidate JV company according to the laws.
3.3 Registration
The Parties shall apply to the Registration Authority for the registration of the JV company within 30 days of the execution of this Agreement for the issuance of a Business License.
3.4 Name and Registered Address
Name of the Joint Venture: Zhejiang Kandi Electric Vehicles Co., Ltd., subject to the final approval by the Registration Authority
Registered Address: Building No. 1, No 560 Xixi Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China
3.5 Legal Person
The JV company is established under the Corporate Law of China and is a Chinese legal person. Its activities shall comply with Chinese Laws and Regulations and its rights and interests shall be protected by the Chinese Laws and Regulations.
3.6 Limited Liability
The JV company is a limited liability company and is an independent commercial entity. The risks and liabilities of each Party to the JV company are limited to the respective amount of its contribution to the registered capital of the JV company. The profits, risks and losses of the JV company shall be shared by the Parties in proportion to their respective contributions to the registered capital of the JV company. The JV company shall be responsible for its own liabilities with all its assets.
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4. Purposes and Business Scope
4.1 Purposes of the JV
The purpose of the JV company is to use advanced technologies, operating models and management methods to invest, develop, manufacture and sell pure electric vehicles to satisfy the consumer needs and obtain satisfactory returns to shareholders.
4.2 Main Business and Business Scope
The main business the JV company is EV development, manufacture and sale business and auto parts development, purchase and sale as well as investment in the companies that engaged in above business. The vehicle models to be included in the JV business scope will be: Kandi EVs, the remodeled Panda Mid-Leve EV, IG and other models which will be developed by the JV company. The above models will be developed, manufactured, sold and repaired by the JV company or its subsidiaries. The specific business scope shall be subject to the approval by Registration Authority.
4.3 Basic Business Plan
Both Parties shall urge the Board and shareholder meeting of the JV company to approve the basic business plan after JV company is established which will become the development goal of the JV company and the principle requirements to evaluate the performance of management team of the JV in the future.
4.4 Working Plan
The JV company shall prepare a working plan to coordinate with both parties existing resources and advantages as well as to expand the JV company business. The working plan shall be carried out upon the approval by the Board.
5. Registered Capital
5.1 Registered Capital
The registered capital of the JV company is RMB 1 billion.
5.2 Contribution by Each Party
5.2.1 Party A shall contribute RMB 500 million which accounts for 50% of the registered capital.
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5.2.2 Party B shall contribute RMB 500 million which accounts for 50% of the registered capital.
5.3 Form of Contribution and Time of Contribution
Subject to article 3.2, the Forms of Contribution and Payment of Contribution shall be:
5.3.1 Party A
Party A shall contribute in cash to the registered capital of JV company.
5.3.2 Party B
Party B shall contribute in cash to the registered capital of JV company.
5.3.3 Contribution Schedule
(1) The First Payment
The Parties shall contribute in cash at 20% of the registered capital of the JV company on their first contribution.
(2) The Second Payment
The Parties shall make the remaining contribution to according to the resolution by the shareholder meeting of the JV company. However, such contribution shall be completed within 2 years from the date of establishment of the JV company.
5.4 Use of Registered Capital
The Registered Capital will be mainly used to purchase the new companies equities under the article 8.3 of this Agreement, the expected amount of purchase is RMB 800 million(the value of the new companies established by each Party is about RMB 400 million each), the actual amount will be subject to evaluation accepted by both Parties. The remaining RMB 200 million will be the initial working capital for the JV company.
5.5 Certificate of Contribution
5.5.1 After the payment of contribution by each Party, according to the verification report issued by certified public accountant registered in China, the JV company shall deliver each Party an investment certificate.
5.5.2 The investment certificate shall include following items:
(1) Name of the JV company;
(2) Registration date of the JV company;
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(3) Registered capital of the JV company;
(4) Name of the shareholder
(5) Payment amount of the contribution and date of the contribution
(6) Number of the investment certificate; and
(7) Date of issuance.
5.6 Register of shareholders
5.6.1 The register of shareholders shall indicate following items:
(1) Name and address of shareholders;
(2) The contributions made by shareholders; and
(3) Number and date of investment certificates issued.
5.7 Increase and Decrease of the Registered Capital
5.7.1 Registered capital of the JV company shall not be increased or decreased unless approved by the shareholders meeting of the JV company.
5.7.2 Upon the approval of the increase of Registered Capital of the JV company by the shareholders meeting, each Party shall pay for the increased contribution by its respective amount of their subscriptions at the time and form decided by shareholders meeting .
5.8 Transfer of Shares
5.8.1 General Principle
(1) If one shareholder wants to transfer, sell, gift, pledge or in other methods to dispose its shares in the JV company or set up liens on its shares, it shall first receive the consent from the other Party in writing. The transferor shall send the written notice to the other Party and list the transfer terms such as proposed transferee, transfer share number and price. The other Party shall response within 60 days whether it agrees or disagree such transfer. If the other Party doesnt respond in 60 days, it shall be considered as its consent for such transfer.
(2) Any transfer with the consent of the other Party, under the same conditions, the other Party has the preemptive right to purchase such shares and such preemptive right shall be exercised within 60 days of the above notice. If the other Party doesnt exercise its preemptive right, it will be considered that such Party has agreed the transfer to the third party in the terms in the notice.
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5.8.2 Adjustment of ownership percentage of the JV company
Based upon the need of JV company development and the approval of both Parties, any Party can purchase other Partys partial or all shares in the JV company . The purchase price shall base upon the net assets value the JV company and share percentage of such holder at that time with reasonable adjustment agreed by both Parties. The share transfer agreement shall be negotiated and signed separately by both Parties at that time.
5.8.3 Upon any transfer, sale or disposal of partial or all shares in the JV company made in accordance with Article 5.8 or 24.2, the JV company shall make timely change of shareholder with the Registration Authority.
5.8.4 Before the transfer, the transfer party shall ensure the transferee to agree in writing that (i) it will be fully abided by the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and (ii) it shall assume all obligations and liabilities of the transferring party under this Agreement.
5.9 Control of the JV
Within 3 years upon the establishment of the JV company, unless both Parties agree in writing or due to ownership percentage changes under 5.8.2,24.2.2 or 24.2.3, neither Party shall unilaterally seek to change the 50-50 share ownership percentage of the JV company.
Both Parties agree, in the situation of 50-50 share ownership,(i) neither Party has the unilateral control right to the JV company, (ii) neither Party has the right to consolidated financials of the JV company,(iii) if according to the accounting standards applicable to one Party or its controlling shareholder or its actual controlling person that such Party or its controlling shareholder or person should consolidate the financials, the Parties shall negotiate immediately in good faith to take proper measures( including but not limited to redistribute the rights in the JV company) to return to the status that neither party has the right to consolidate the financials of the JV company.
6. Responsibilities and Obligations of the Parties
In addition to the other responsibilities and obligations stipulated in the Agreement, both Parties shall assume the followings:
6.1 to make contribution according to the clauses of this Agreement and the Articles of Association of the JV company.
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6.2 to assist the JV company to obtain the business license and necessary approvals, permits, ratifications, filings and registrations for its daily business.
6.3 to cooperate closely to assist the JV company working with the government, customers and suppliers, and to assist the JV company to obtain the preferential treatments from tax, customs, foreign exchange, industry supervision, other government supports according to the laws and regulations.
6.4 For the establishment of the JV company and its business development, Parties shall review their current cooperation arrangements, letters of intent and agreements with their related parties, business partners and government and propose their opinions for the basic business plan of the JV company.
6.5 Promote the JV company and its subsidiaries to obtain the special support funds from Zhejiang province, Hangzhou city and other local governments.
6.6 For the establishment of the JV company and its business development, Parties shall complete the tests and performance confirmation for their existing vehicles models (including those equipped with lead-acid and lithium battery).
6.7 Promote the cooperation between the JV company or its subsidiaries and the State Grid of China.
6.8 Promote the projects in provinces and strive for the policy support from the cities and provinces, except for the supports under the contracts already signed in Shandong and Hainan provinces.
6.9 Upon the request of the JV company, assist the JV company to find the suitable management personnel, technicians and other necessary employees, to provide necessary training to the JV company employees, to assist JV to keep a stabile working force and to assist the JV company to solve the labor disputes according to the laws.
6.10 Execute the relevant documents that it is a party and perform its obligation under these documents.
6.11 Urge the JV company and its senior management to sign confidential agreement, Non-competing agreement or include the terms of confidentiality and non-competition in the employment agreement, so as to prevent the senior management from owning, managing, controlling, investing the industry which has the same, similar or competing business with the JV company or its subsidiaries, or prevent them from providing services and convenience to such business.
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6.12 Each Party (including its related party) shall not unilaterally disclose the negotiation, process and content of this Agreement and related documents, unless both Parties agree the content, time and method of the disclosure (any Party shall not unreasonably refuse to give its consent); after the establishment of the JV company, each Party (including its related party) shall not unilaterally disclose the confidential information of the JV company unless the content, time and methods of such disclosure have been approved by the Board of the JV company.
7. Non-Competition
Parties promise that during the period that they are the direct or indirect shareholders of the JV company plus three years after that, without JV companys authorization, neither Party or its related party shall take part in the R&D, production and sales of mid level EV in China or abroad or provide services or convenience for such (hereinafter referred to as Non-Competition). However; the Non-Competition doesnt apply to existing agreements between the Party A or its related party and the third party or the products and business subject to existing agreement or arrangements (the existing obligations) entered before Parties entered into the Framework Agreement, if such obligations is in conflict with Non-Competition requirement. Party A shall provide a list of its existing obligations upon this Agreement takes effect. For the existing agreements between the Party B or its related party and the third party or the products and business subject to existing agreement or arrangements entered before Parties signed the Framework Agreement, and if such obligations is in conflict with Non-Competition requirement, except for the projects being consolidated into the JV company, Parties shall discuss a solution.
8. The Establishment and Purchase of the New Companies
8.1 Party As responsibility for the Establishment of the New Company
Party A promises to establish a new company and to inject certain EV related assets and business (as whole) of Party A or its related party (subject to the companies under control of Geely Automobile Holdings Co., Ltd) to the new company. The value and consideration of the injected assets and business shall be determined by an appraisal firm that is jointly appointed by the Parties. Party A shall provide the capital verification report of the new company for Party Bs review.
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The taxes occurred due to the establishment of aforesaid new company shall be borne by the Party that establishing such new company. The new company shall not assume any debt (including contingent liability) for the aforesaid establishment unless otherwise required by Chinese laws.
8.2 Party Bs responsibility for the Establishment of the New Company
Party B promises to establish a new company and to inject certain EV related assets and business (as whole) of Party B or its related party (subject to the companies under control of Kandi Technologies Group, Inc.) to the new company. The value and consideration of the injected assets and business shall be determined by an appraisal firm that is jointly appointed by the Parties. Party B shall provide the capital verification report of the new company for Party As review.
The taxes occurred due to the establishment of aforesaid new company shall be borne by the Party that establishing such new company. The new company shall not assume any debt (including contingent liability) for the aforesaid establishment unless otherwise required by Chinese laws.
8.3 The Share Acquisition of the New Companies
Each Party can request a due diligence of the new companies, and Parties will accept the diligence result. The Party that is the shareholder of the new company shall supply reasonable documents to the Party requesting the due diligence and shall assist it to complete the due diligence, including but not limited to the new companys incorporation documents, such as its bylaws, business license, registered capital verification report, evaluation report and financial statements, etc, as well as the proof documents that certain assets and business have been injected in the new company.
Both Parties agree, after the establishment of the JV company, based upon the status of the establishment of the new companies and new companies share transfer agreements (its form attached in exhibit 2 of this Agreement), the JV company will purchase 100% shares of the new companies. In order to complete the process smoothly, both Parties can further negotiate to establish an interim joint working team to supervise and coordinate the business and operation of the new companies during the period between their establishment and the completion of share transfers.
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The taxes caused by the establishment of aforesaid new company shall be borne by each Party; the new company will be not borne any debts (including contingent liability) from the aforesaid establishment, except for the taxes must be borne by the new company according to Chinese laws.
The taxes occurred due to the share transfer of new companies shall be borne by the parties in the transaction. The JV company shall not assume any debt (including contingent liability) for the aforesaid share transfer transaction unless otherwise required by Chinese laws.
8.4 Time of Share Acquisition of New Companies
According to the new companies establishment status, the Parties shall urge the shareholders meeting and the Board of the JV company at a proper time to make a decision on the share purchase of the new companies established by the Parties. The JV company can acquire two new companies at the same time or one at a time. Upon the completion of the share transfer, the new companies will become the subsidiaries of the JV company.
9. Intellectual Property License
9.1 License and Transfer of Trademark.
9.1.1 The trademark and logo owned and/or is authorized to use by the Parties will be licensed to use by the JV company free of charge. The form of trademark and logo license agreement please see the Exhibit 3. This trademark license agreement shall be signed and performed by the relevant party and the JV company after the JV companys establishment.
9.1.2 Parties agree (i) pursuant to the (1) above, for the trademarks to be licensed to the JV company for free, Parties shall also jointly decide a list of trademarks to be transferred to the JV company and the final trademarks that will be transferred to the JV company upon the consented by both Parties. The trademark license agreement shall indicate that the holders of the trademarks shall license the trademark for the JV company to use free of charge for 3 years from the establishment of the JV company, and after three years, it shall transfer the trademarks to the JV company for free, and the holder shall assist to the JV company to complete the trademark transfer procedure; (ii) pursuant to the (i), the trademarks to be transferred to the JV company for free upon 3 years of the establishment of the JV, and if the JV company liquidates after 3 years and before 5 years of its establishment (the time shall be based on the time when the liquidation team finishes the liquidation report), and if the JV company still has remaining assets ( including trademarks) to be distributed to its shareholders, then the trademarks shall be transferred back to its originally owners under (i) for free.
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9.2 License of Patent and Technology
The patents and technologies owned by the Parties shall be licensed to the JV company for free. The form of patent and technology license agreement please see Exhibit 4. The patent and technology license agreement will be signed and performed by relevant party and the JV company after the JV company establishment.
10. Shareholders Meeting, Shareholders Rights and Obligations
10.1 Shareholders Meeting
10.1.1 The JV company shall have shareholders meeting, and the shareholders meeting has the highest authority of the JV company. The shareholders meeting consists of the two Parties of this Agreement.
10.1.2 The shareholders meeting shall exercise the following authorities:
(1) To determine the JV company's operational guidelines and investment plans;
(2) To elect and replace non-employee directors and supervisors, to decide the compensation of the directors and supervisors
(3) To deliberate and approve the report of the Board;
(4) To deliberate and approve the report of the Supervisors;
(5) To deliberate and approve the annual budget and financial statements of the JV company as well as their amendments;
(6) To deliberate and approve the JV companys profit distribution plan and loss recovery plan;
(7) To make resolution on the increase or decrease of the registered capital of the JV company;
(8) To make resolution on the issuance of debenture note by the JV company;
(9) To make resolution on the merger, division, dissolution, liquidation or change company structure of the JV company;
(10) To amend the JV companys Articles of Associations,
(11) Other authorities required by the Articles of Associations.
10.1.3 The shareholders meetings voting power is based on the actual contribution percentage of the shareholders. The resolutions on amendment of the companys Articles of
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Association, increase or decrease of the registered capital, and merger, division, dissolution, liquidation or the change of company structure must be approved by the shareholders that have more than 2/3 of the voting power, other resolutions must have approved by the shareholders that have more than 50% of the voting power.
10.1.4 If shareholders reach a written unanimous consent on the items set out in article 10.1.2 above, they can sign the written consent instead of holding a shareholders meeting.
10.1.5 The resolutions adopted by the shareholders meeting shall be consistent with the provisions of this Agreement. If the Parties want to reach an amendment or supplement to this Agreement, all shareholders shall unanimously approve such amendment or supplement.
10.1.6 The first shareholders meeting of the JV company shall be convened and presided through the consultation by all shareholders. The shareholders meeting shall be held twice a year and the specific time will be arranged by the Board of Directors of the JV company. The shareholders representing one-tenth or more of the voting power, or one-third or more of the directors, or any supervisor may propose a special shareholders meeting. A shareholders meeting shall be convened by the Board, and presided by the Chairman of the Board. If the Chairman is unable to perform his/her duty, the Chairman shall appoint a director in writing as his/her behalf to preside the meeting.
10.1.7 Whenever a shareholders meeting is scheduled, notices shall be sent to all shareholders in advanced. The shareholders meeting shall prepare a meeting minutes for the items discussed at the meeting which shall be signed by the shareholders presented.
10.2 Shareholders Rights and Obligations
10.2.1 Shareholders are the investors of the JV company and have the following rights:
(1) Voting rights according to their share holding percentage;
(2) Appointing Directors and Supervisors according to this Agreement;
(3) Access to, inspect and copy the JV company s Articles of Association and the minutes of shareholders meeting, the Board resolutions and financial statements of the JV company.
(4) Request to inspect the accounting books;
(5) Receive dividends pursuant to the provisions of articles 12.4;
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(6) Have the pre-emptive right to subscribe shares according to its shareholding percentage when the JV company is to increase its registered capitals;
(7) Transfer its shares according to law, or have the preemptive right to purchase the shares that other shareholders of the JV company who want to transfer;
(8) Right for distribution of the remaining assets according to the laws after the JV company termination;
(9) Other rights according to laws, regulations and this Agreement.
10.2.2 Shareholders have the following obligations:
(1) Make capital contribution in full as required on time.
(2) cannot withdraw its contribution after registration of the JV company with SAIC unless approved by the law otherwise.
(3) must exercise their rights lawfully and abided by the laws and regulations and cannot abuse their rights to harm the interests of the JV company and other shareholders, and cannot use the independent legal person identity of the JV company and shareholders limited liability nature to harm the interest of the creditors of the JV company.
(4) Perform the requirements of this Agreement and exhibits; and
(5) Any other obligations required by laws and regulations.
11. Board of Directors
11.1 Establishment
The Board of directors is established on the date when the JV company is established.
11.2 Composition
11.2.1 The Board of Director of the JV company shall be comprised of four directors. Party A shall appoint two directors and Party B shall appoint two directors. If the contribution percentage of the Parties change in the future, then Parties shall negotiate the composition of the Board, if Parties cannot reach an agreement, the it shall be decided based upon percentage of the actual contributions to the registered capital of the JV company by the Parties.
11.2.2 Any shareholder can send a written notice to the JV company and the other shareholders to dismiss and change the directors appointed by such party at any time with or without a reason. If there is a vacancy in the Board because of the retirement, resignation, sickness, incapability, death or dismissal by the original appointing party, then the original appointing party/shareholder can appoint a replacement to complete the term of the departure director.
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11.3 Chairman
11.3.1 The Board of the Directors of the JV company shall have one Chairman.
11.3.2 The first Chairman of the JV company shall be Mr. Li Shufu (Chinese ID: _______). After his first term as Chairman for 3 years, any director can nominate a candidate to become the Chairman and the Chairman will be elected by the Board.
11.3.3 Chairman shall fulfill his responsibilities according to the company articles of associations and the Chinese laws. If the Chairman cant perform his/her duty, he/she shall appoint another director to temporarily fulfill the duties for him/her.
11.3.4 The authority and responsibility of the Chairman includes: convene and preside the Board meetings; exercise his/her vote as a director; represent the JV company to sign documents upon the authorization of the Board; other items authorized by the Board within its authority scope.
11.4 Authority of the Board of directors
11.4.1 The following items shall be approved in unanimous votes by the directors (or his/her proxy) present at the Board meeting duly called, or to be unanimously approved by all the directors of the Board in writing in absence of a Board meeting.
(1) Amendment of the Articles of Association of the JV company
(2) Merge or division of the JV company
(3) Dissolution and liquidation of the JV company.
(4) The structure change of the JV company
11.4.2 In addition of the above-mentioned items that require unanimous approval, other resolutions can be approved by simple majority of the directors (or his/her representatives) present at the Board meeting duly called, or to be approved by simple majority of all the directors in writing in absence of a Board meeting:
(1) Approve the basic business plan, annual working plan and invest plan of the JV company;
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(2) Prepare and approve the annual budget plan, annual financial statements and the amendments to the annual budget plan and financial statement of the JV company;
(3) Prepare and approve the profit distribution plan and loss recovery plan of the JV company;
(4) Prepare and approve the plans of increase or decrease of the registered capital of the JV company and plans on the issuance of debenture note by the JV company;
(5) Approve important policies of the JV company, including but not limited to i) the policies for Board meetings; (ii) the decision making procedure for material matters; (iii) employee guidelines; (iv) compensation system; (v) reward and punishment system for senior management personnel; (vi) the employee welfare system; (vii) the financial and accounting rules; (viii) the forms of agreements to be used by the JV company; and(ix) other important rules or systems that the Board believes to be important.
(6) Decide on the establishment and change of internal management departments and other important departments of the JV company and their main responsibilities;
(7) Decide on hire or fire of the General Manager, Deputy General Manager, Financial Controller and other senior managers of the JV company and their compensation;
(8) Approve the JV company to provide guarantees to debts of any third parties;
(9) Approve the JV company to enter into or amend any agreements related to intellectual property rights that involve to obtain, license or to be licensed or any other methods to dispose trademarks, patents and proprietary technologies;
(10) Approve the JV company to enter into or amend any loan agreements or other debt agreement over RMB 10 million, with or without pledges;
(11) Approve the JV company to set mortgage, pledge or liens that is over RM 10 million on part or all of its important assets;
(12) Approve any fixed assets investment and other construction projects of the JV company that is over RMB 30 million;
(13) Approve the JV company to transfer, lease, sell or in other means to dispose part or all of its land use rights or buildings or other important asset that has over RMB5 million book value;
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(14) Approve to enter into or amend any agreements of the JV company that is over RMB 50 million, including the selection the other party of such agreement;
(15) Approve the hire of legal consul and audit firm of the JV company;
(16) Adopt and amend the accounting policies of the JV company ;
(17) Approve the JV company to enter into or amend any project that the JV company will purchase the equity or operating assets of a third party;
(18) Approve the JV company to establish subsidiaries or joint ventures with any third party;
(19) Approve any related party transactions between the JV company and its shareholder or its related parties. While approving the relate party transactions, the director appointed by such related party shall not vote;
(20) Decide to bring any law suit or arbitration by the JV company that is over RMB 10 million, or accept any settlement of a single claim or complaint that is over RMB 10 million;
(21) Approved the information disclosure plan of the JV company;
(22) Other items that require the approval by the Board according to the Articles of Association of the JV company and Chinese laws, and other important decisions for the JV company other than those need to be decided by the shareholders meetings according to the Articles of Association of the JV company and Chinese laws.
11.4.3 The above-mentioned threshold amount as well as those in the authority of the General Manager, upon the establishment of the JV company, can be amended by consent of the majority of the directors in consideration of inflation and other considerations.
11.5 Fees for the directors
The JV company shall pay director fees for the meetings and their business expenses. The details shall be decided by the Board by majority approval.
11.6 Management Positions
The Chairman of the Board or directors of the Board may take management positions in the JV company.
11.7 Terms and Remuneration
The term for the Chairman and other directors of the Board is 3 years, if appointed by the original party again, such member may serve for another term. The directors are not entitled to receive any remuneration, allowance and fees from the JV company just because he/she is a director. However, a director may receive reimbursement for any direct expenses incurred in the course of discharging his/her duties upon the presentation of proper receipts. Any special situations shall be discussed and approved by the Board.
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11.8 Board Meeting
The Board shall at least meet each quarter. The Chairman of the Board shall convene and preside the Board meeting. Upon the request of one third of the directors, Chairman shall call for a special meeting. If the Chairman is unable to preside the Board meeting, it shall follow the requirement of article 11.3.3 of this Agreement. The Boarding meeting shall be held at registered address of the JV company or at any other places in or out of China decided by the Board.
The General Manager may attend the Board meeting and receive meeting notice and documents. Unless he/she is also a director, the General Manager cannot vote at the Board meeting.
The Supervisors may attend the Board meeting and receive meeting notice and documents and may make inquiries or suggestions of the resolution items but the Supervisors cannot vote at the Board meeting.
11.9 Quorum
The quorum of a Board meeting shall be at least three directors or their proxies present.
11.10 Board Meeting Notice
The Board meeting agenda shall be arranged by the Chairman based on the request of all the parties. The Chairman shall decide the time of a Board meeting. The agenda, venue and time of the Board meeting shall be delivered to all directors 15 days prior to the meeting date.
11.11 Meeting Procedures
The items to be discussed at the Board meeting shall be the items on meeting agenda in the notice . For any item that is not in the notice, the Board can only discuss and decide on such item when more than half of the directors present at the meeting approve so.
11.12 Proxy
If a director is unable to attend a Board meeting, exercise his/her right or duty, such director may entrust a proxy to represent him/her at such meeting, exercise his/her right or duty. Any appointment of a proxy shall be made in writing and signed by the director and shall be submitted to the person presiding the Board meeting or sent to the office of General Manager prior to the Board meeting.
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11.13 Voting Right
Each director or his/her proxy present at the meeting has only one vote. A director who is also a proxy for one or more other directors will therefore be able to cast his/her own vote as well as the vote for the director he/she represents pursuant to the proxy.
11.14 Meeting Minutes
The Board meeting minutes shall be taken at the meeting and prepared by the office of General Manager and sent to all directors within 15 days of the meeting for the signatures and confirmation of each directors present at the meeting. The meeting minutes shall truthfully reflect the opinions of each director or its proxy to the resolution items. Any dissent opinion shall be truthfully recorded in the minutes. A director shall not refuse to sign the meeting minute just because he/she doesnt agree the resolutions passed by the Board. The meeting minutes is the document that records the discussion and votes of the meeting and shall be filed and implemented by the General Managers office. The copies of meeting minutes shall be signed by the Chairman (or his/her proxy) and distributed to each of the directors. The Board meeting shall be conducted in Chinese. All the Board meeting minutes and resolutions, including Chinese notes in lieu of resolutions, shall be entered into the companys meeting record book and filed at the companys registered address.
11.15 Written Consent
A written consent resolutions can be reached if it is duly signed by directors on a written document with these resolutions (or on several counterparts of this document) in the absence of a Board meeting. The effective date of a written consent is the date when the last director signs the consent (or on the counterpart copy).
11.16 Record Book of the Board meetings
The General Manager office shall keep a record book for Board meetings . In addition to the Board meeting minutes and resolutions, it shall also include the appointment, dismissal, resignation of the proxy of each director and related documents as well as notices and agenda of each Board meeting and other documents that submitted to the Board.
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12. Management
12.1 Management Team
The General Manager is responsible for daily management of the JV company and other senior managers shall assist the General Manager.
12.2 The General Manager, Deputy General Manager, Financial Controller and other Senior Managers
12.2.1 The JV company shall have one General Manager, several Deputy General Managers and one Financial Controller
12.2.2 The first General Manager of the JV company is Mr. Hu Xiaoming(Chinese ID: _________) and will be appointed by the Board. The General Manager will be the legal representative of the JV company.
12.2.3 Deputy General Managers, Financial Controller and other Senior Managers shall be nominated by General Manager and appointed by the Board.
12.2.4 The Financial Controller shall be appointed by Party A. The General Manager shall nominate the appointee of the Party A to the Board and to be hired by the Board. The Financial Controller is responsible for the management of the financials of the JV company. All the expenditures of the JV company shall be reviewed and verified by Financial Controller and approved by General Manager first before it can be paid off.
12.2.5 The term of General Manager, Deputy General Manager, Financial Controller and other Senior Managers is 3 years, and can be re-appointed by the Board.
12.3 Business Department
According to the business needs of the JV company, the Board can decide to establish relevant departments.
12.4 Dismissal and Replacement
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If General Manager, Deputy General Manager or Financial Controller practice corruption or gross negligence, upon the majority vote of the Board meeting, they can be dismissed and replaced, and the JV company may seek legal liabilities for their behaviors.
12.5 Responsibilities and Authorities of the General Manager
12.5.1 The General Manager is responsible for the daily business operation and management of the JV company, carry out the decision made by the Board, and act on behalf of the JV company within the scopes of the Boards authorization, Articles of Association of the JV company and Chinese laws.
12.5.2 The authorities and responsibilities of the General Manager includes:
(1) Preside the production and business management of the JV company, organize and carry out the decision of the Board.
(2) Organize and implement the annual working plan and Investment plan of the JV company;
(3) Prepare and compile the work report of the last year and the working plan of next year of the JV company and submit them to the Board for approval.
(4) Draft internal management department plan and basic management system of the JV company;
(5) Prepare and establish specific rules and policies of the JV company;
(6) On behalf of the JV company to negotiate and sign documents under authorization by the Board; communicate with the relevant government agencies and appeal for solution of the problems that JV company might have; represent the JV company or appoint representatives to participate in legal proceedings involving the JV company, such as mediation, litigation or arbitration;
(7) Preside the operation and business meetings of the JV company and supervise the implementations of the items discussed and decided at the business meeting.
(8) For any matters with an authorization amount threshold under the Boards authority, if such amount is below the threshold of Boards authority, then it should be decided by the General Manager;
(9) Propose the appointment and dismissal of Deputy General Manager and other Senior Managers (excluding the Financial Controller);
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(10) Decide and carry out other items authorized by the Board and all the matters related to the daily operation and management of the JV company that do not require the decisions by the Board according to the Articles of Association of the JV company and Chinese laws.
13. Supervisors
13.1 The JV company shall have two Supervisors and each Party shall appoint one. The term of the Supervisors is three (3) years and may serve consecutive terms if re-appointed. The Supervisors exercise the following duties:
(1) inspect the financials of the JV company;
(2) supervise the directors and senior management personnel performances of their duties and make proposals to remove directors and senior management personnel who violate laws, regulations, Articles of Association or resolutions of the shareholders;
(3) request the director or senior management personnel to correct if their actions could be detrimental to the JV company's interest;
(4) submit proposals to the shareholders;
(5) file lawsuit against the directors or senior management according to Article 152 of the Corporate Law of China;
13.2 Directors and Senior Management of the JV company may not concurrently serve as a Supervisor.
13.3 Remuneration of the Supervisors
Supervisors shall not receive any remuneration, allowance or fees from the JV company just because he/she is a Supervisor of the JV company; However, a Supervisor may receive reimbursement for any direct expenses incurred in the course of discharging his/her duties upon the presentation of proper receipts.
14. Key Items for the Joint Venture
14.1 Material Procurement
Upon the start of the operation of the JV company, it shall purchase all its needed equipment, raw materials, fuel, components, conveyances, office supplies and other necessary items under competitive terms, conditions, quality, quantity, price, delivery terms and dates for the best interest of the JV company inside or outside of China. Under the same terms and conditions (including but not limited to purchase term, quality, quantity, price and delivery), the JV company shall take the priority to buy in China. For the purchases in China and under the same terms and conditions (including but not limited to purchase term, quality, quantity, price and delivery), the JV company shall take the priority to purchase from Party A or Party B or the suppliers recommended by Party A and Party B. For the JV companys material procurement, Party A and Party B enjoy the equal rights and assume equal responsibilities.
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14.2 Quality, Cost and Sale
The JV company shall set up a quick responsive R&D team, especially that can support the product application development, to quickly prepare competitive plans for the mid-level electric vehicles to be developed and produced by the JV company. In the meantime, through components global sourcing and strengthen localization, the JV company shall introduce a platform to facilitate bringing in mature products and utilize existing resources of both Parties to reduce manufacture and operation costs and achieve the best competitiveness. For the JV companys product sales, Party A and Party B enjoy the equal rights and assume equal responsibilities.
15. Dividend Distribution
15.1 Dividend Distribution Plan
(1) Unless otherwise decided by the shareholders meeting, the JV company shall distribute dividends once a year. The Board shall prepare a dividend distribution plan for that fiscal year within three months after the shareholders meetings review and approval of the annual financial report of the JV company, and submit such plan for shareholders meeting review and approval .
(2) The dividend distribution plan shall be decided according to the profit situation and development plan of the JV company. The JV company shall first take ten percent from the after tax net profit of the year and reserve it as company reservation fund required by the laws. The limit for the reservation fund required by the law is 50% of the registered capital of the JV company.
(3) Any after tax net profits, upon paying off the losses from previous years and deposition of Reservation Fund, may be used for dividend distribution and it shall be duly distributed within 30 days after the approval of the distribution plan by the Shareholders meeting .
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(4) The undistributed profits of the previous years may be combined into the profits of the current year for distribution. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the JV company shall not make any dividend distribution before it has covered all the accumulated deficits from the losses of previous years.
(5) The JV company shall not make dividend distribution before its registered capitals have been paid in full.
16. Financials and Accounting
16.1 System
Financial and accounting system of the JV company shall be set up according to the Rules of Enterprise Accounting by Ministry of Finance of China, other relevant Chinese laws and regulations, operational situations of the JV company as well as common international accounting principles. The system shall be adopted and amended by the Board.
16.2 Fiscal Year
The fiscal year of the JV company shall be the calendar year from January 1st to December 3lst.
16.3 Accounting Currency
RMB shall be the accounting currency of the JV company.
16.4 Financial Statements
All the accounting vouchers, documents, books, statements, as well as balance sheets, profit and loss statements, cash flow statements and working capital reports provided to the General Manager or the Board shall be written in Chinese. All financial statements shall be truly, entirely and fairly reflect the financial situations and operational results of the JV company during the period of time in the statement.
16.5 Audit
The JV company shall appoint an independent accounting firm registered in China to audit its financial statements and reports annually. Upon the completion of the audit, the audit firm shall submit an audit report to the Board.
16.6 Financial Reports
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The JV company shall send financials reports to the joint venture Parties within 15 days after the end of each month, and shall send it annual financial report and audit report to the joint venture Parties within 3 months after the end of every fiscal year.
16.7 Budget
Within the first 3 months of every fiscal year, the Board shall lead to prepare operation budgets for that fiscal year and submit it for approval by the shareholders meeting.
16.8 Financial Supervision
Both Parties shall be entitled to inspect accounting books of the JV company.
16.9 Financial Personnel
The Financial Controller shall be responsible for financial matters of the JV company according to the company financial policies and rules.
16.10 Audit by the Party
The JV company shall make available all accounting books in reasonable time to be reviewed and examined by each Party or its authorized representative (including the accountants retained by such party). If necessary, each Party has the right to retain an independent accountant to audit accounting records of the JV company. The JV company and the other Party shall fully cooperate with such accountants and allow him/her to review and examine all accounting records of the JV company. The cost related to such audit shall be borne by the appointing party. However, if the result of such audit show significant differences to the result of the JV companys audited report and the result of such audit is accepted by the Board and both Parties, then the cost shall be borne by the JV company. The accountants for such audit shall keep all documents confidential. The JV company shall permit such accountants to review and exam the accounting books and records of the JV company and provide them with necessary working place and facilities so the audit work can be conducted effectively.
17. Tax
17.1 Preferential Tax
The JV company shall pay taxes according to Chinese Tax Law and Regulations and also enjoy all preferential taxes and other treatments according to Chinese laws and regulations.
17.2 Employee Tax
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The employees of the JV company shall pay personal income taxes according to Chinese Personal Income Law and other relevant laws.
18. Labor Management
18.1 Recruitment
The hire, fire, resignation, retirement, salary, employee insurance, welfare, bonus and punishment for the employees of the JV company shall comply with Chinese Labor Law, Chinese Labor Contract law and other relevant laws, this Agreement, the Articles of Association, policies and plans approved by the Board. The JV company shall enter into employment agreement with each employee and the agreement shall be filed with local labor department for record.
18.2 Fees of Labor Union
The JV company shall allocate an amount equals to 2% of the total actual wages of its employees for labor union activities. The use of the Union fund shall follow the rules by Chinese National Federation of Unions.
18.3 Resignation and Dismissal
The General Manager may on behalf of the JV company dismiss or fire any employee (other than senior managers) according to relevant laws and regulations and employee agreement. The fire or dismissal of senior management personnel must be approved by the Board.
18.4 Senior Management Personnel
The appointment, compensation, benefits, social security and travel allowance standards of General Manager, Deputy General Manager and Financial Controller shall be decided by the Board.
19. Insurance
Based upon its cost management and fees required, the JV company shall purchase certain insurances, such as fire insurance and insurance for other risks that the JV company needs to cover during its operation. The type and coverage of insurance shall be determined by the Board.
20. Corporate Governance of the Subsidiaries of the JV company
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Both parties promise to urge the subsidiaries of JV company to adopt the same corporate governance structure as the JV company, so both parties may have the same decision-making rights at the subsidiary level as that at the JV companys level.
21. Confidentiality
21.1 Neither Party nor the JV company shall directly or indirectly leak or disclose any confidential information to any third party, or allow any third party to leak or disclose any confidential information to any other parties. Each Party and the JV company shall guarantee its related parties, senior managers, the board, employees, agents and other representatives (for this article 21 purpose, collectively as Representatives) shall not directly or indirectly leak or disclose any confidential information to any third party or allow any third party to leak or disclose any confidential information to other parties. The confidential information shall be the unique and exclusive property of the disclosing party (hereinafter referred as the Protected Party). Any materials and documents (including photocopies) which contain the confidential information shall be returned as soon as the expiration or termination of this Agreement, except the receiving party can prove it has destroyed materials and documents.
21.2 Both Parties and the JV company can only disclose the confidential information (or only allow the disclosure of the confidential information) to the entities or their representative on the need-to-know basis (only limited to the part that need to be disclosed) in order to complete the deals under this Agreement or to establish or conduct the daily operation and business of the JV company. Each Party and the JV company shall be responsible for its representatives for the breach of confidentiality requirement under this Agreement.
21.3 If the applicable laws or government agencies lawfully require any Party, the JV company or their representatives to disclose any confidential information, then such party shall provide a written notice to the protected party with respect to such request as soon as possible before any actual disclosure. If the protected party requests, notifying party shall provide a legal opinion to the protected party at the protected partys cost to explain the reasons that disclosure of the confidential information is requested by the law. The party that is required to disclose confidential information shall seek protective order or other proper remedies with the full cooperation of the protected party and try its best to receive a guarantee that security measures will be taken to protect the confidential information that to be disclosed.
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21.4 Both Parties and the JV company shall take all other necessary, appropriate and practical measures to make sure the confidential information to be kept in confidence.
21.5 The rights and obligations in this section shall remain effective after termination of this Agreement or termination, dissolution or liquidation of the JV company or either Party.
22. Liability of Breach
22.1 Breach
If one Party fails to performs or doesnt fully perform its obligations under this Agreement, or makes untrue representation and warranties under this Agreement, such party shall be deemed as breaching this Agreement. The breaching party shall compensate the non-breaching party in accordance with Chinese Contract Law. If both Parties have faults, failing to perform or not fully perform its obligations, each Party shall take its own liabilities respectively.
If a Party does not make its contribution to the registered capital on time in accordance with this Agreement, it shall be deemed as a breach. The breaching party shall compensate the non-breaching party 10% of the contribution amount that should have paid but not paid. If the breaching party does not fully fulfill its capital contribution obligations for more than 3 months over the due date, the breaching party shall compensate all loss of the non-breaching party and the JV company caused by such breach.
22.2 Waiver
Non-breaching party may waive its right in certain situations but it shall not be deemed as the non-breaching party will waive its rights for the same or different breaches in the future.
23. Force Majeure
23.1 The Scope of Force Majeure
Force Majeure Event shall mean the event, situation or matter that (i) directly or indirectly prevent the performance of a material obligation under this Agreement; and(ii) which a Party cannot control; and(iii) a Party cannot fully or partly avoid or overcome even it has adopted reasonable care and measures. On the premise of not conflicting with (i),(ii),(iii) above, the Force Majeure includes but is not limited to natural disaster, war, terrorist acts, riot, boycott or embargo, fire, explosion, earthquake, epidemic disease, flood and storm.
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23.2 Notice
If a Party cant perform its obligation under this Agreement due to Force Majeure, it shall inform the other Party within 10 days of the Force Majeure event happens and explain the Force Majeure event in details in the notice.
23.3. Performance
If a Party cant perform or delay its performance under this Agreement due to the Force Majeure event, it shall not be deemed as breaching or as a reason to claim damage, compensation or punishment for the other Party. In such situation, both Parties still have the obligation to use reasonable measures within the practical scope to perform this Agreement. Once the Force Majeure event is over, the affected party shall inform the other party as soon as possible and confirm such notice has been received.
24. Terms, Early Termination, Takeover and Liquidation
24.1 Terms and Extension
The term of the JV company is 20 years from the date of issuance of business license. The Parties shall meet and discuss the extension two years before the expiration of the term. If the Parties agree to extend the term of the JV company, the JV company shall apply for the extension with the Registration Authority at least 6 months prior to the expiration of the JV company.
24.2 Early Termination and Take Over
24.2.1 This Agreement shall terminate upon expiration of the JV company unless there is an early termination agreed by both Parties or in this Agreement . If any of the following events occurs, the non-breaching party (noticing party) has the right to terminate this Agreement by advanced notice in writing:
(1) If one Party materially breaches Article 5.2, 5.3, 6, 7 ,8, 9 of this Agreement.
(2) Other unforeseeable event causes the JV company unable to operate normally;
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(3) The result or the impact of Force Majeure has seriously affected the operation of the JV company for more than 6 months.
In the event that a Party gives termination notice pursuant to article 24.2.1, the Parties shall start the negotiation within one (1) month of such notice. If the Parties cant solve the problem or the other Party refuses to negotiate for one (1) month, the noticing party may terminate this Agreement. The termination of the Agreement shall not affect the non-breaching party to seek liabilities of the breaching party.
24.2.2 Take over and Early Termination if a Shareholder has material changes.
After JV companys establishment, if any one of the followings happens to a shareholder, it can be considered as a material changes to such shareholder.
(1) the actual controlling person of such shareholder has changed;
(2) the shareholder, or its controlling shareholder or controlling person has been taken over by a third party;
(3) the shareholder, or its controlling shareholder or controlling person enters into the legal proceeding of merge, spin-off, bankrupt, dissolution or liquidation;
(4) the shareholder, or its controlling shareholder or controlling person or the director appointed to Board of the JV company by the shareholder has been sued for damage by the third party or is under investigation or sanctions of the government or securities regulators which has caused material negative impact to the normal business of the JV company.
When the material change happens to one shareholder, the other party has the right to issue a written notice to the changing party within 6 months upon learning the material changes and exercise the following rights: (i) request to purchase all the shares owned by the changing party and the purchase price shall be based upon the JV companys net assets value and the percentage of the shares in the JV company at that time; or (ii) request an early termination of this Agreement and liquidate the JV company.
If the material changes to the one shareholder has caused damages to the JV company or the other shareholder, the changing shareholder shall be responsible to compensate the other party and/or JV companys losses.
24.2.3 The share transfer when the JV company is in the deadlock.
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After the JV company establishment, at the Board meeting or shareholder meeting, if Yea and Nay votes are 50% each for two consecutive rounds, it can be deemed as Deadlock.
When the deadlock happens, each Party (hereinafter referred to as the initial proposing party) can make a written proposal (hereinafter referred to as the initial proposal) to purchase the other partys (hereinafter referred to as the proposed party) entire shares in the JV company. The initial proposal shall include the price for the shares. The proposed party can accept the initial proposal or make a counter proposal with a higher price, i.e. to buy proposing partys entire shares in the JV company at a higher price per share. Within 10 days of the initial proposal, the proposing party and proposed party can keep make counter proposal each other with higher price per share until one party has the final highest price to purchase all the shares of the other party in the JV company.
If no party makes an initial proposal within 3 months since the deadlock happens, and the deadlock is still unsolved, then any party has the right to request the dissolution and liquidate the JV company.
24.3 Procedures of Liquidation
If any of the following things happens, the JV company shall be liquidated according to the Chinese laws and regulations: the shareholders meeting of the JV company decides to liquidate the JV company; or one party sends a termination notice according to 24.2 of this Agreement and the other party doesnt want to purchase its counterparts shares in the JV company; or the term of the JV company expires; or other liquidation event occurs according to Chinese laws and regulations.
(1) In the event of liquidation of the JV company, the shareholders meeting shall appoint a liquidation committee (the Liquidation Committee) to handle all legal matters on behalf of the JV company. The Liquidation Committee shall evaluate and liquidate the assets of the JV company in accordance with applicable laws and regulations .
(2) The Liquidation Committee shall consist of four members, of which two members shall be appointed by Party A and two members shall be appointed by Party B. The members of the Liquidation Committee may be, but not need to be, the directors of the JV company. Parties may appoint professionals, such as accountants or lawyers from China or overseas to be the members of the Liquidation Committee or to assist the work of the Liquidation Committee.
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(3) The Liquidation Committee shall be responsible to prepare a liquidation plan to make a thorough examination of the assets, credits and debts of the JV company. The liquidation plan shall be approved by the Board and executed under the supervision of the Liquidation Committee.
24.4 Rights and Obligation Before the Termination
The termination of this Agreement shall not affect the rights and obligations occurred prior to the termination.
25. Governing Law
The execution, validity, interpretation, implementation and any dispute resolution of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of Peoples Republic of China.
26. Dispute Resolution
26.1 Arbitration
Any dispute arising from or related to this Agreement (including but not limited to the effectiveness, interpretation and performance of this Agreement) shall be settled through friendly negotiation first. In case no settlement can be reached through consultations in one month from the date when one party raises the existence of the dispute, then either party can submit it to the Hangzhou Arbitration Commission for arbitration. The language of the arbitration shall be Chinese.
26.2 Final Award
Any decision made by the Arbitration Commission shall be final and binding to both parties.
26.3 Arbitration Fee
Unless the arbitration award says otherwise, the arbitration fee shall be borne by the losing party.
26.4 Complete Performance
During the arbitration, the Parties shall continue to fully perform this Agreement, except the items under the arbitration.
27. Miscellaneous
27.1 Notice
All the notice, consent, request, instruction or other communication shall be made in writing and shall be considered effectively sent and delivered if made by: (1) delivered by person, (2) delivered by pre-paid certified mail or registered mail, (3) delivered by reputable courier service company, or (4) delivered by fax. Before notified otherwise, the Parties shall use the following address for notice:
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To Party A: Shanghai Maple Guorun Automobile Co., Ltd.
Address: Fengjing Industrial Zone, Jinshan District ,Shanghai
Zip code:
Attention:
Tel:
Fax:
To Party B: Zhejiang Kandi Vehicles Co., Ltd
Address: Jinhua Industrial Zone, Jinhua City, Zhejiang
Province
Zip code:
Attention:
Tel:
Fax:
27.2 Effective Date
This Agreement shall become effective when the Parties have duly received all authorities and approvals to sign and perform this Agreement from their companies. This Agreement will remain effective during the term of the JV company.
27.3 Employee Guidelines
The JV company may set up employee guidelines, authorities of the department and working procedures and other relevant policies, however, such policies shall not violate the Chinese laws and regulations.
27.4 Exhibits
The exhibits are an integral part of this Agreement. If there is a conflict between the provisions of this Agreement and the exhibits, the provisions of this Agreement shall prevail.
27.5 Representations and Warranties
27.5.1 Each party shall represent and warrant to the other party that it has received all the permission and has gone its corporate governance procedures to obtain power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to perform its obligations under this Agreement and the execution and performance of this Agreement are fully authorized, legal and enforceable under the Chinese Laws and Regulations.
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27.5.2 The execution of this Agreement and related documents and performance of this Agreement will not violate, breach or conflict with following items or cause breaches of this Agreement due to the following items, and the following items will not restrict the Parties to enter this Agreement or perform its obligations under this Agreement. The items are: existing agreements of the Parties or other existing binding documents, commitments, policies, rules or regulations, administrative orders, awards by the arbitration commissions or verdicts by the court .
27.5.3 Each Party has approved, signed and delivered this Agreement according to the requirements and this Agreement will become effective and will have binding effect according to its articles.
27.6 Subtitles
The subtitles of this Agreement is only for reading convenience and it shall not affect the interpretation of this Agreement.
27.7 Conflict
In case of there is any conflict between this Agreement and the Articles of Association, the provisions of this Agreement shall prevail.
27.8 Amendment
After this Agreement takes effect, it may not be amended unless both parties agree in writing.
27.9 Copies
This Agreement shall have 7 original copies, and each party takes 3 copies and 1 copies shall be submitted to the Registration Authority for approval and registration.
This Agreement has been entered by the authorized representatives of both Parties on the date in the first paragraph of this Agreement.
27.10 Exhibits
The Exhibits are:
Exhibit 1 . Basic Business Plan
Exhibit 2 . Shares Transfer Agreement of the New Company
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Exhibit 3 . Trademark License Agreement
Exhibit 4 . Patents and Technology License Agreement
Party A: : Shanghai Maple Guorun Automobile Co., Ltd.
By:
Name:
Title:
Party B: Zhejiang Kandi Vehicles Co., Ltd
By:
Name:
Title:
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Exhibit 31.1
OFFICERS CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO |
SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 |
I, Hu Xiaoming, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this report on Form 10-Q of Kandi Technologies Group, Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrants other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and we have:
(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrants disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrants internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrants most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control over financial reporting; and
5. The registrants other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrants auditors and the audit committee of the registrants board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrants ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrants internal control over financial reporting.
Date: May 14, 2013
/s/ Hu Xiaoming |
Name:Hu Xiaoming |
Title: President and Chief Executive Officer |
Exhibit 31.2
OFFICERS CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO |
SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 |
I, Zhu Xiaoying, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this report on Form 10-Q of Kandi Technologies Group, Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrants other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and we have:
(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrants disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrants internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrants most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control over financial reporting; and
5. The registrants other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrants auditors and the audit committee of the registrants board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrants ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrants internal control over financial reporting.
Date: May 14, 2013
/s/ Zhu Xiaoying |
Name:Zhu Xiaoying |
Title: Chief Financial Officer |
Exhibit 32.1
CERTIFICATIONS OF CEO AND CFO PURSUANT TO |
18 U.S.C. § 1350, |
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO |
§ 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 |
In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Kandi Technologies Group, Inc. (the Company) for the quarterly period ending March 31, 2013 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the Report), Hu Xiaoming, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, and Zhu Xiaoying, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, each hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, to the best of his knowledge, that:
(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
/s/ Hu Xiaoming |
Name: Hu Xiaoming |
Title:President and Chief Executive Officer |
Date: May 14, 2013 |
/s/ Zhu Xiaoying |
Name: Zhu Xiaoying |
Title:Chief Financial Officer |
Date: May 14, 2013 |
STOCK OPTIONS, WARRANTS AND CONVERTIBLE NOTES (Tables)
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Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block] |
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Schedule of Disclosure of Share-based Compensation, Stock Option Outstanding Summary [Table Text Block] |
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LAND USE RIGHTS (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
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Land Use Rights 1 | $ 7,310,879 |
Land Use Rights 2 | 7,313,642 |
Land Use Rights 3 | 3,496,401 |
Land Use Rights 4 | 3,500,426 |
Land Use Rights 5 | 15,601,121 |
Land Use Rights 6 | 87,160 |
Land Use Rights 7 | $ 65,780 |
STOCK AWARD (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Stock Award 1 | 5,000 |
Stock Award 2 | $ 0.001 |
Stock Award 3 | 5,000 |
Stock Award 4 | $ 0.001 |
Summary of Income Tax Holiday (Details) (USD $)
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Tax Summary Of Income Tax Holiday 1 | $ 124,314 |
Tax Summary Of Income Tax Holiday 2 | $ 438,229 |
Tax Summary Of Income Tax Holiday 3 | 0.004 |
Tax Summary Of Income Tax Holiday 4 | 0.02 |
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS (Narrative) (Details)
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Mar. 31, 2013
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New Accounting Pronouncements 1 | 2,013 |
New Accounting Pronouncements 2 | 2 |
LAND USE RIGHTS (Tables)
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Schedule of Land Use Rights Expected Amortization Expense [Table Text Block] |
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Schedule of Restricted Cash Held As Collateral For Notes Payable (Details) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Notes Payable Schedule Of Restricted Cash Held As Collateral For Notes Payable 1 | $ 3,183,902 |
Notes Payable Schedule Of Restricted Cash Held As Collateral For Notes Payable 2 | 6,367,804 |
Notes Payable Schedule Of Restricted Cash Held As Collateral For Notes Payable 3 | 2,547,122 |
Notes Payable Schedule Of Restricted Cash Held As Collateral For Notes Payable 4 | 10,188,487 |
Notes Payable Schedule Of Restricted Cash Held As Collateral For Notes Payable 5 | $ 22,287,315 |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Narrative) (Details)
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Commitments And Contingencies 1 | $ 4,775,853 | |
Commitments And Contingencies 2 | 4,775,853 | |
Commitments And Contingencies 3 | 795,976 | |
Commitments And Contingencies 4 | 3,183,902 | |
Commitments And Contingencies 5 | 6,367,805 | |
Commitments And Contingencies 6 | 30.00% | 30.00% |
Commitments And Contingencies 7 | 70.00% | 70.00% |
Commitments And Contingencies 8 | 20,000,000 | |
Commitments And Contingencies 9 | 272,767,553 | |
Commitments And Contingencies 10 | 43,423,260 | |
Commitments And Contingencies 11 | 242,750,000 | |
Commitments And Contingencies 12 | $ 38,644,613 | |
Commitments And Contingencies 13 | 5 | 5 |
Schedule of Expected Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) (Details) (USD $)
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Tax Schedule Of Expected Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 1 | $ 204,940 |
Tax Schedule Of Expected Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 2 | 290,932 |
Tax Schedule Of Expected Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 3 | (124,314) |
Tax Schedule Of Expected Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 4 | (438,229) |
Tax Schedule Of Expected Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 5 | 10,803 |
Tax Schedule Of Expected Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 6 | 597,047 |
Tax Schedule Of Expected Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 7 | 15 |
Tax Schedule Of Expected Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 8 | 70,216 |
Tax Schedule Of Expected Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 9 | 91,444 |
Tax Schedule Of Expected Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 10 | $ 519,966 |
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INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Text Block] | NOTE 20 – INTANGIBLE ASSETS The following table provides the gross carrying value and accumulated amortization for each major class of intangible assets other than goodwill:
The aggregate amortization expense for those intangible assets that continue to be amortized is reflected in amortization of intangible assets in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income was $20,524 and $nil for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Amortization expense for the next five years and thereafter is as follows:
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SHORT TERM BANK LOANS (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
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Short Term Bank Loans 1 | $ 552,930 |
Short Term Bank Loans 2 | 655,975 |
Short Term Bank Loans 3 | 32,316,607 |
Short Term Bank Loans 4 | 15,601,121 |
Short Term Bank Loans 5 | 4,393,785 |
Short Term Bank Loans 6 | 2,823,335 |
Short Term Bank Loans 7 | 3,496,401 |
Short Term Bank Loans 8 | 7,959,755 |
Short Term Bank Loans 9 | 4,775,853 |
Short Term Bank Loans 10 | 3,183,902 |
Short Term Bank Loans 11 | 4,775,853 |
Short Term Bank Loans 12 | 17,193,072 |
Short Term Bank Loans 13 | 9,551,707 |
Short Term Bank Loans 14 | 6,367,804 |
Short Term Bank Loans 15 | $ 3,183,902 |
ORGANIZATION AND PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES (Narrative) (Details)
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Description Of Business And Organization 1 | 100.00% |
Description Of Business And Organization 2 | 30.00% |
Description Of Business And Organization 3 | 50.00% |
Description Of Business And Organization 4 | 100.00% |
Description Of Business And Organization 5 | 100.00% |
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) (Details) (USD $)
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Tax Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 1 | $ 91,444 |
Tax Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 2 | 519,966 |
Tax Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 3 | 0 |
Tax Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 4 | 0 |
Tax Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 5 | 0 |
Tax Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 6 | 0 |
Tax Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 7 | 0 |
Tax Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 8 | 91,444 |
Tax Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense (benefit) 9 | $ 519,966 |
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BOND PAYABLE (Narrative) (Details)
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Bond Payable 1 | 80,000,000 | |
Bond Payable 2 | $ 12,735,609 | |
Bond Payable 3 | 12.00% | 12.00% |
Schedule of Detailed Unrelated Party Notes Receivable (Details) (USD $)
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Notes Receivable Schedule Of Detailed Unrelated Party Notes Receivable 1 | $ 9,562,429 | |
Notes Receivable Schedule Of Detailed Unrelated Party Notes Receivable 1 | $ 11,556,942 |
INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE (Narrative) (Details)
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Income (loss) Per Share 1 | 240,507 |
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PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION [Text Block] | NOTE 4 – PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION The consolidated financial statements reflect the accounts of the Company and its ownership interest in following subsidiaries:
Inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. |