10-Q 1 f10q0617_chinacommercial.htm QUARTERLY REPORT

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

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

 

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2017

 

☐ 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:  001-36055

 

China Commercial Credit, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   45-4077653

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

No.1 Zhongying Commercial Plaza,

Zhong Ying Road,

Wujiang, Suzhou,

Jiangsu Province, China

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

+86-512 6396-0022

 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒   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 (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ☒   No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer Accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer Smaller reporting company
    Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐   No ☒

 

As of August 18, 2017, 18,018,429  shares of the Company’s Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share, were issued and outstanding.

 

 

 

 

 

 

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

 

CHINA COMMERCIAL CREDIT, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

   June 30,
2017
   December 31,
2016
 
   (Unaudited)     
ASSETS        
Cash  $1,906,585   $768,501 
Restricted cash   9,423    9,163 
Notes receivable   199,191    107,995 
Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses of $55,899,958 and $51,708,062 for June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively   3,477,688    6,814,919 
Investment in direct financing lease, net of allowance for direct financing lease losses of $2,550,143 and $2,441,663 for June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016,  respectively   593,656    871,159 
Interest receivable   54,339    11,408 
Due from a related party   -    469,418 
Property and equipment, net   17,116    19,969 
Guarantee paid on behalf of guarantee service customers, net of allowance for repayment on behalf of guarantee service customers losses of $11,806,866 and $11,543,868 for June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively   101,277    98,887 
Guarantee paid on behalf of a related party, net of allowance for repayment on behalf of a related party losses of $100,421 and $98,000 for June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively   100,421    98,000 
Other assets   299,238    301,324 
Total Assets  $6,758,934   $9,570,743 
           
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
Liabilities          
Deposits payable  $767,256   $748,765 
Unearned income from financial guarantee services and finance lease services   7,377    20,819 
Accrual for financial guarantee services   5,858,821    6,005,608 
Other current liabilities   289,618    273,447 
Income tax payable   215,393    169,226 
Deferred tax liability   101,414    139,947 
Total Liabilities   7,239,879    7,357,812 
           
Shareholders' (Deficit)/ Equity          
Series A Preferred Stock (par value $0.001 per share, 1,000,000 shares authorized at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively; nil and nil shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively)  $-   $- 
Series B Preferred Stock (par value $0.001 per share, 5,000,000 shares authorized at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively; nil and nil shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively)   -    - 
Common stock (par value $0.001 per share, 100,000,000 shares authorized; 18,008,429 and 16,637,679 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively)   18,008    16,638 
Subscription receivable   (1,062)   (1,062)
Additional paid-in capital   66,439,349    63,124,040 
Statutory reserve   5,442,150    5,442,150 
Due from a non-controlling shareholder   (1,032,844)   (1,007,953)
Accumulated deficit   (76,249,608)   (70,234,656)
Accumulated other comprehensive income   4,903,062    4,873,774 
Total Shareholders’ (Deficit)/ Equity   (480,945)   2,212,931 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity  $6,758,934   $9,570,743 

 

* All of the VIEs’ assets can be used to settle obligations of their primary beneficiary. Liabilities recognized as a result of consolidating these VIEs do not represent additional claims on the Company’s general assets (Note 1).

 

See notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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CHINA COMMERCIAL CREDIT, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

 

  

For the Three Months Ended

June 30,

  

For the Six Months Ended

June 30,

 
  

2017

(Unaudited)

  

2016

(Unaudited)

  

2017

(Unaudited)

  

2016

(Unaudited)

 
Interest income                
Interests and fees on loans and direct financing lease  $55,432   $249,500   $162,106   $481,546 
Interests on deposits with banks   584    508    686    3,263 
Total interest and fee income   56,016    250,008    162,792    484,809 
                     
Interest expense                    
Interest expense on short-term bank loans   -    -    -    (30,057)
Net interest income   56,016    250,008    162,792    454,752 
                     
(Provision)/Reversal of provision for loan losses   (2,090,602)   9,115    (2,873,484)   (93,517)
Provision for direct financing lease losses   (83,786)   -    (47,497)   - 
Net interest (loss)/ income after provision for loan losses and financing lease losses   (2,118,372)   259,123    (2,758,189)   361,235 
                     
Commissions and fees on financial guarantee services   -    9,300    2,843    17,191 
Reversal of provision/ (Provision) for financial guarantee services   305,460    (426,334)   312,667    985,160 
Commission and fee income/(loss) on guarantee services, net   305,460    (417,034)   315,510    1,002,351 
                     
Net (Loss)/Revenue   (1,812,912)   (157,911)   (2,442,679)   1,363,586 
                     
Non-interest income                    
Other non-interest income   -    48,945    -    48,945 
Total  non-interest income   -    48,945    -    48,945 
                     
Non-interest expense                    
Salaries and employee surcharge   (146,628)   (326,788)   (526,551)   (428,848)
Rental expenses   (13,626)   (18,371)   (27,267)   (36,718)
Business taxes and surcharge   -    (14,660)   (1,845)   (31,415)
Other operating expenses   (2,756,506)   (1,243,563)   (3,016,312)   (1,496,935)
Total non-interest expense   (2,916,760)   (1,603,382)   (3,571,975)   (1,993,916)
                     
Foreign exchange (loss)/gain   (203)   201    (298)   (286)
                     
Loss Before Income Taxes   (4,729,875)   (1,712,147)   (6,014,952)   (581,671)
Income tax expense   -    -    -    - 
Net Loss  $(4,729,875)  $(1,712,147)  $(6,014,952)  $(581,671)
                     
Loss per Share- Basic and Diluted   (0.273)   (0.124)   (0.354)   (0.044)
                     
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding-Basic and Diluted   17,308,319    13,774,914    17,004,613    13,085,059 
                     
Net Loss   (4,729,875)   (1,712,147)   (6,014,952)   (581,671)
Other comprehensive income/(loss)                    
Foreign currency translation adjustment   7,673    836,289    29,288    (55,257)
Comprehensive Loss  $(4,722,202)  $(875,858)  $(5,985,664)  $(636,928)

 

See notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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CHINA COMMERCIAL CREDIT, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

  

For The Six Months Ended

June 30,

 
  

2017

(Unaudited)

  

2016

(Unaudited)

 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:        
Net loss  $(6,014,952)  $(581,671)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:          
Depreciation and amortization   3,299    34,286 
Provision for loan losses   2,873,484    93,517 
Provision for direct financing lease losses   47,497    - 
Reversal of provision for financial guarantee services   (312,667)   (985,161)
Income from disposal of property and equipment   -    (48,945)
Shares issued to executive officers and professional services   913,180    583,424 
Provision for settlement expenses against legal proceedings   1,843,500    465,000 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Restricted cash   (33)   - 
Interest receivable   (42,042)   - 
Other assets   9,392    3,659 
Unearned income from guarantee services and finance lease services   (13,758)   (2,963)
Other current liabilities   15,046   141,925 
Net Cash Used in Operating Activities   (678,054)   (296,929)
           
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:          
Loans collection from third parties   640,358    1,553,468 
Payment of loans on behalf of guarantees        (398,986)
Collection from guarantees for loan paid on behalf of customers   21,818    1,427,674 
Collection of principal of finance lease, in installments   101,815    - 
Deposit released from banks for financial guarantee services   -    378,127 
Purchases of property and equipment and intangible asset   -    (48,192)
Disposal of property and equipment   -    56,557 
Short-term loan collected from a related party   474,168    - 
Net Cash Provided by Investing Activities   1,238,159    2,968,648 
           
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:          
Cash raised in private placement   560,000    1,000,000 
Repayment of short-term bank borrowings   -    (2,600,832)
Net Cash Provided by/ (Used in) Financing Activities   560,000    (1,600,832)
           
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents   17,979    (7,667)
           
Net Increase In Cash and Cash Equivalents   1,138,084    1,063,220 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period   768,501    306,401 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period  $1,906,585   $1,369,621 
           
Supplemental Cash Flow Information          
Cash paid for interest expense  $-   $30,057 
Cash paid for income tax  $-   $- 

 

See notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

1.ORGANIZATION AND PRINCIPAL ACTITIVIES

 

China Commercial Credit, Inc. (“CCC” or “the Company”) is a holding company that was incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware on December 19, 2011.

 

VIE AGREEMENTS WITH WUJIANG LUXIANG

 

On September 26, 2012, the Company through its indirectly wholly owned subsidiary, Wujiang Luxiang Information Technology Consulting Co. Ltd. (“WFOE”), entered into a series of VIE Agreements with Wujiang Luxiang and the Wujiang Luxiang Shareholders. The purpose of the VIE Agreements is solely to give WFOE the exclusive control over Wujiang Luxiang’s management and operations.

 

The significant terms of the VIE Agreements are summarized below:

 

Exclusive Business Cooperation Agreement

 

Pursuant to the Exclusive Business Cooperation Agreement between Wujiang Luxiang and WFOE, WFOE provides Wujiang Luxiang with technical support, consulting services and other management services relating to its day-to-day business operations and management, on an exclusive basis, utilizing its advantages in technology, human resources, and information. Additionally, Wujiang Luxiang grants an irrevocable and exclusive option to WFOE to purchase from Wujiang Luxiang any or all of its assets at the lowest purchase price permitted under PRC laws. For services rendered to Wujiang Luxiang by WFOE under the Agreement, the service fee Wujiang Luxiang is obligated to pay shall be calculated based on the time of services rendered multiplied by the corresponding rate, which is approximately equal to the net income of Wujiang Luxiang.

 

The Exclusive Business Cooperation Agreement shall remain in effect for ten years unless it is terminated by WFOE with 30-day prior notice. Wujiang Luxiang does not have the right to terminate the agreement unilaterally. WFOE may unilaterally extend the term of this agreement with prior written notice.

 

Share Pledge Agreement

 

Under the Share Pledge Agreement between the Wujiang Luxiang Shareholders and WFOE, the 12 Wujiang Luxiang Shareholders pledged all of their equity interests in Wujiang Luxiang to WFOE to guarantee the performance of Wujiang Luxiang’s obligations under the Exclusive Business Cooperation Agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, in the event that Wujiang Luxiang or its shareholders breach their respective contractual obligations under the Exclusive Business Cooperation Agreement, WFOE, as pledgee, will be entitled to certain rights, including, but not limited to, the right to collect dividends generated by the pledged equity interests. The Wujiang Luxiang Shareholders also agreed that upon occurrence of any event of default, as set forth in the Share Pledge Agreement, WFOE is entitled to dispose of the pledged equity interest in accordance with applicable PRC laws. The Wujiang Luxiang Shareholders further agree not to dispose of the pledged equity interests or take any actions that would prejudice WFOE’s interest.

 

Exclusive Option Agreement

 

Under the Exclusive Option Agreement, the Wujiang Luxiang Shareholders irrevocably granted WFOE (or its designee) an exclusive option to purchase, to the extent permitted under PRC law, once or at multiple times, at any time, part or all of their equity interests in Wujiang Luxiang. The option price is equal to the capital paid in by the Wujiang Luxiang Shareholders subject to any appraisal or restrictions required by applicable PRC laws and regulations.

 

Power of Attorney

 

Under the Power of Attorney, the Wujiang Luxiang Shareholders authorize WFOE to act on their behalf as their exclusive agent and attorney with respect to all rights as shareholders, including but not limited to: (a) attending shareholders’ meetings; (b) exercising all the shareholder’s rights, including voting, that shareholders are entitled to under the laws of China and the Articles of Association, including but not limited to the sale or transfer or pledge or disposition of shares in part or in whole; and (c) designating and appointing on behalf of shareholders the legal representative, the executive director, supervisor, the chief executive officer and other senior management members of Wujiang Luxiang. The Power of Attorney is coupled with an interest and shall be irrevocable and continuously valid from the date of execution, so long as the Wujiang Shareholder is a shareholder of the Company.

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

1.ORGANIZATION AND PRINCIPAL ACTITIVIES (CONTINUED)

 

Timely Reporting Agreement

 

To ensure Wujiang Luxiang promptly provides all of the information that WFOE and the Company need to file various reports with the SEC, a Timely Reporting Agreement was entered between Wujiang Luxiang and the Company.

 

Under the Timely Reporting Agreement, Wujiang Luxiang agrees that it is obligated to make its officers and directors available to the Company and promptly provide all information required by the Company so that the Company can file all necessary SEC and other regulatory reports as required.

 

INCORPORATION OF PFL

 

On September 5, 2013, our wholly owned subsidiary, CCC International Investment Holding Ltd. (“CCC HK”), established Pride Financial Leasing (Suzhou) Co. Ltd. (“PFL”) in Jiangsu Province, China. PFL was expected to offer financial leasing of machinery and equipment, transportation vehicles, and medical devices to municipal government agencies, hospitals and SMEs in Jiangsu Province and beyond. As of June 30, 2017, PFL had two finance lease transactions.

 

2.GOING CONCERN

 

The unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business are dependent on, among other things, the Company’s ability to operate profitably, to generate cash flows from operations, and to pursue financing arrangements to support its working capital requirements. The conditions described below raises substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year from the date of this filing.

 

1) Limited funds necessary to maintain operations

 

The Company had an accumulated deficit of US$76,249,608 as of June 30, 2017. In addition, the Company had a negative net asset of US$480,945 as of June 30, 2017.  As of June 30, 2017, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of US$1,906,585, and total short-term borrowings of nil. Caused by the limited funds, the management assessed that the Company was not able to keep the size of lending business within one year from the filing of Form 10-Q.

 

The Company is actively seeking other strategic investors with experience in lending business. If necessary, the shareholders of Wujiang Luxiang will contribute more capital into Wujiang Luxiang.

 

  2) Recurring operating loss

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Company incurred operating loss of US$6,014,952. Affected by the reduction of lending business and guarantee business and increased loss loans, the management was in the opinion that recurring operating losses with be made within one year from the issuance of the filing.

 

The Company continues to use its best effort to improve collection of loan receivable and interest receivable. Management engaged two PRC law firms to represent the Company in the legal proceedings against the borrowers and their counter guarantors.

 

  3) Negative operating cash flow

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Company incurred negative operating cash flow of US$678,054. Affected by significant balance of charged-off interest receivable, the management assessed the Company would continue to have negative operating cash flow within one year from the issuance of the filing.

 

The Company continues to reduce the redundant headcount and entered into a new office lease with lower rent commitment since January 1, 2017 to improve operating cash flow.

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

2.GOING CONCERN (CONTINUED)

 

4) Downward industry

 

Most loan customers are from textile industry which has been facing downward pressure. Additionally adversely affected by emergence of internet finance entities, the Company was facing fierce competition. Considering the high risks from both customers and competitors, management assessed the Company would further reduced the loan business without strong financial support.

 

The Company is actively seeking other strategic investors with experience in lending business. If necessary, the shareholders of Wujiang Luxiang will contribute more capital into Wujiang Luxiang.

 

While management believes that the measures in the liquidity plan will be adequate to satisfy its liquidity and cash flow requirements for the twelve months after the financial statements are available to be issued, there is no assurance that the liquidity plan will be successfully implemented. Failure to successfully implement the liquidity plan will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, results of operations and financial position, and may materially adversely affect its ability to continue as a going concern.

 

3.SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

(a)Basis of presentation and principle of consolidation

 

The unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements are prepared and presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”).

 

The unaudited condensed interim financial information as of June 30, 2017 and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 have been prepared without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and pursuant to Regulation S-X. Certain information and footnote disclosures, which are normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, have been omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations. The unaudited condensed interim financial information should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and the notes thereto, included in the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 filed with the SEC on April 6, 2017.

 

In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present a fair statement of the Company’s unaudited condensed financial position as of June 30, 2017, its unaudited condensed results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, and its unaudited condensed cash flows for the six and three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, as applicable, have been made. The unaudited interim results of operations are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full fiscal year or any future periods.

 

All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

3. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

 

(b)Interest receivable

 

Interest on loans receivable is accrued and credited to income as earned. The Company determines a loan past due status by the number of days that have elapsed since a borrower has failed to make a contractual loan payment. Accrual of interest is generally discontinued when either (i) reasonable doubt exists as to the full, timely collection of interest or principal or (ii) when a loan becomes past due by more than 90 days. Additionally, any previously accrued but uncollected interest is reversed. Subsequent recognition of income occurs only to the extent payment is received, subject to management’s assessment of the collectability of the remaining interest and principal. Loans are generally restored to an accrual status when it is no longer delinquent and collectability of interest and principal is no longer in doubt and past due interest is recognized at that time.

 

The interest reversed due to the above reason was US$2,604,172 and US$2,604,172 as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

 

(c)Foreign currency translation

 

The reporting currency of the Company is United States Dollars (“US$”), which is also the Company’s functional currency. The PRC subsidiaries and VIEs maintain their books and records in its local currency, the Renminbi Yuan (“RMB”), which is their functional currencies as being the primary currency of the economic environment in which these entities operate.

 

For financial reporting purposes, the financial statements of the Company prepared using RMB, are translated into the Company’s reporting currency, United States Dollars, at the exchange rates quoted by www.oanda.com. Assets and liabilities are translated using the exchange rate at each balance sheet date. Revenue and expenses are translated using average rates prevailing during each reporting period, and shareholders’ equity is translated at historical exchange rates. Adjustments resulting from the translation are recorded as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income in shareholders’ equity.

 

   June 30,
2017
   December 31,
2016
 
Balance sheet items, except for equity accounts   6.7774    6.9448 

 

   For the six months ended
June 30,
 
   2017   2016 
Items in the statements of operations and comprehensive loss, and statements of cash flows   6.8752    6.5364 

 

Transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currency are translated into prevailing functional currency at the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. The resulting exchange differences are included in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive loss.

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

3. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

 

(d)Financial guarantee service contract

 

Financial guarantee service contracts provides guarantee which protects the holder of a debt obligation against default. Pursuant to such guarantee, the Company makes payments if the obligor responsible for making payments fails to do so as scheduled.

 

The contract amounts reflect the extent of involvement the Company has in the guarantee transaction and also represent the Company’s maximum exposure to credit loss in its guarantee business.

 

The Company is a party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. Financial instruments representing credit risk are as follows:

 

   June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
   December 31,
2016
 
Guarantee  $11,162,098   $10,893,089 

 

A provision for possible loss to be absorbed by the Company for the financial guarantee it provides is recorded as an accrued liability when the guarantees are made and recorded as “Accrual for financial guarantee services” on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. This liability represents probable losses and is increased or decreased by accruing a “Reversal of provision/ (Provision) for financial guarantee services” against the income of commissions and fees on guarantee services.

 

This is done throughout the life of the guarantee, as necessary when additional relevant information becomes available. The methodology used to estimate the liability for possible guarantee loss considers the guarantee contract amount and a variety of factors, which include, depending on the counterparty, latest financial position and performance of the borrowers, actual defaults, estimated future defaults, historical loss experience, estimated value of collaterals or guarantees the customers or third parties offered, and other economic conditions such as the economy trend of the area and the country. The estimates are based upon currently available information.

 

Based on the past experience and expected customer default status of financial guarantee services, the Company estimates the probable loss for immature financial guarantee services to be approximately 52% and 55% of contract amount as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, for possible credit risk of its guarantees. In addition, the Company accrued specific provisions for repayment on behalf of guarantee customers who defaulted on their loans. The Company reviews the provision on a quarterly basis. The allowance are detailed in following table:

 

   June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
   December 31,
2016
 
Allowance for immature financial guarantee services  $5,858,821   $6,005,608 
           
Allowance for repayment on behalf of guarantee service customers losses   11,806,866    11,543,868 
Allowance for repayment on behalf of a related party losses   100,421    98,000 
Total allowance for repayment on behalf of guarantee customers losses  $11,907,287   $11,641,868 

 

The Company reversed a provision of US$305,460 and made a provision of US$426,334 for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and reversed a provision of US$312,667 and US$985,160 for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. As the Company collected from guarantee customers for payments on behalf of in the amount of US$21,818 and US$1,411,494, for the six and three month ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Among the collection, US$21,818 and US$1,411,494 were accrued of 100% allowance as of pervious year end.

 

As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the management charged off specific provision for two and two customers in the amount of US$146,497 and US$142,966, considering remote collectability from the customers.

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

3. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

 

(e)Non-interest expenses

 

Non-interest expenses primarily consist of salary and benefits for employees, traveling cost, entertainment expenses, depreciation of equipment, office rental expenses, professional service fee, office supplies, etc.

 

(f)Income tax

 

Current income tax expenses are provided for in accordance with the laws of the relevant taxing authorities. As part of the process of preparing financial statements, the Company is required to estimate its income taxes in each of the jurisdictions in which it operates. The Company accounts for income taxes using the liability approach. Under this method, deferred income taxes are recognized for tax consequences in future years of differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements at each year-end and tax loss carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates applicable for the differences that are expected to affect taxable income.

 

(g)Comprehensive loss

 

Comprehensive loss includes net loss and foreign currency adjustments. Comprehensive loss is reported in the statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income, as presented on the balance sheets are the cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments.

 

(h)Share-based awards

 

Share-based awards granted to the Company’s employees are measured at fair value on grant date and share-based compensation expense is recognized (i) immediately at the grant date if no vesting conditions are required, or (ii) using the accelerated attribution method, net of estimated forfeitures, over the requisite service period. The fair value of restricted shares is determined with reference to the fair value of the underlying shares.

 

At each date of measurement, the Company reviews internal and external sources of information to assist in the estimation of various attributes to determine the fair value of the share-based awards granted by the Company, including but not limited to the fair value of the underlying shares, expected life, expected volatility and expected forfeiture rates. The Company is required to consider many factors and make certain assumptions during this assessment. If any of the assumptions used to determine the fair value of the share-based awards changes significantly, share-based compensation expense may differ materially in the future from that recorded in the current reporting period.

 

(i)Operating leases

 

The Company leases its principal office under a lease agreement that qualifies as an operating lease. The Company records the rental under the lease agreement in the operating expense when incurred.

 

(j)Commitments and contingencies

 

In the normal course of business, the Company is subject to loss contingencies, such as legal proceedings and claims arising out of its business, that cover a wide range of matters, including, among others, government investigations and tax matters. In accordance with ASC No. 450 Sub topic 20, “Loss Contingencies”, the Company records accruals for such loss contingencies when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated.

  

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

4.VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES AND OTHER CONSOLIDATION MATTERS

 

As of June 30, 2017, the Company had only one VIE.

 

The following financial statement amounts and balances of the VIE were included in the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016:

 

   June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
   December 31,
2016
 
Total assets  $4,164,532   $7,968,077 
Total liabilities  $6,879,340   $8,012,892 

 

   For the three months ended
June 30,
   For the six months ended
June 30,
 
   2017
(Unaudited)
   2016
(Unaudited)
   2017
(Unaudited)
   2016
(Unaudited)
 
Revenue  $50,027   $247,588   $119,172   $478,662 
Net (loss)/income  $(1,924,394)  $(313,037)  $(2,630,924)  $907,333 

 

5.RISKS

 

(a)Credit risk

 

Credit risk is one of the most significant risks for the Company’s business. Credit risk exposures arise principally in lending activities, finance lease and financial guarantee activities which is an off-balance sheet financial instrument.

 

Credit risk is controlled by the application of credit approvals, limits and monitoring procedures. The Company manages credit risk through in-house research and analysis of the Chinese economy and the underlying obligors and transaction structures. To minimize credit risk, the Company requires collateral in the form of rights to cash, securities or property and equipment.

 

The Company identifies credit risk collectively based on industry, geography and customer type. This information is monitored regularly by management.

 

1.1 Lending activities

 

In measuring the credit risk of lending loans to corporate customers, the Company mainly reflects the “probability of default” by the customer on its contractual obligations and considers the current financial position of the customer and the exposures to the customer and its likely future development. For individual customers, the Company uses standard approval procedures to manage credit risk for personal loans.

 

In addition, the Company calculates the provision amount as below:

 

  1. General Reserve - is based on total loan receivable balance and to be used to cover unidentified probable loan loss. According to management assessment, the General Reserve is required to be no less than 1% of total loan receivable balance.

 

  2. Special Reserve - is fund set aside covering losses due to risks related to a particular country, region, industry, company or type of loans. The reserve rate could be decided based on management estimate of loan collectability. The Loan portfolio did not include any loans outside of the PRC.

 

  3. Specific Reserve – is based on a loan by loan basis covering losses due to risks related to the ability and intension of repayment of each customer. The reserve rate was individually assessed based on management estimate of loan collectability.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

5. RISKS (CONTINUED)

 

1.2 Guarantee activities

 

The off-balance sheet commitments arising from guarantee activities carry similar credit risk to loans and the Company takes a similar approach on risk management.

 

Off-balance sheet commitments with credit exposures are also assessed and categorized with reference to the Guideline and include additional amounts on a specific basis.

 

(b)Liquidity risk

 

The Company is also exposed to liquidity risk which is risk that it is unable to provide sufficient capital resources and liquidity to meet its commitments and business needs. Liquidity risk is controlled by the application of financial position analysis and monitoring procedures. When necessary, the Company will turn to other financial institutions and the owners to obtain short-term funding to meet the liquidity shortage.

 

(c)Foreign currency risk

 

A majority of the Company’s operating activities and a significant portion of the Company’s assets and liabilities are denominated in RMB, which is not freely convertible into foreign currencies. All foreign exchange transactions take place either through the Peoples’ Bank of China (“PBOC”) or other authorized financial institutions at exchange rates quoted by PBOC. Approval of foreign currency payments by the PBOC or other regulatory institutions requires submitting a payment application form together with suppliers’ invoices and signed contracts. The value of RMB is subject to changes in central government policies and to international economic and political developments affecting supply and demand in the China Foreign Exchange Trading System market.

 

(d)Concentration risk

 

As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company held cash of US$1,906,585 and US$768,501, respectively, that is uninsured by the government authority.

 

To limit exposure to credit risk relating to deposits, the Company primarily places cash deposits only with large financial institutions in the PRC with acceptable credit ratings.

 

The Company’s operations are carried out in the PRC. Accordingly, the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations may be influenced by the political, economic and legal environments in the PRC as well as by the general state of the PRC’s economy. The business may be influenced by changes in governmental policies with respect to laws and regulations, anti-inflationary measures, currency conversion and remittance abroad, and rates and methods of taxation, among other things.

 

No customer accounted for more than 10% of total loan balance as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

6.LOANS RECEIVABLE, NET

 

The interest rates on loan issued ranged between 9.6%~ 19.44% and 9.6%~ 19.44% % for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

 

6.1 Loans receivable consist of the following:

 

   June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
   December 31,
2016
 
         
Business loans  $38,164,644   $37,786,657 
Personal loans   21,213,002    20,736,324 
Total Loans receivable   59,377,646    58,522,981 
Allowance for loan losses          
Collectively assessed   (19,476)   (50,481,240)
Individually assessed   (55,880,482)   (1,226,822)
Allowance for loan losses   (55,899,958)   (51,708,062)
Loans receivable, net  $3,477,688   $6,814,919 

 

The Company originates loans to customers located primarily in Wujiang City, Jiangsu Province. This geographic concentration of credit exposes the Company to a higher degree of risk associated with this economic region.

 

All loans are short-term loans that the Company has made to either business or individual customers. As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company had 69 and 70 business loan customers, and 40 and 41 personal loan customers, respectively. Most loans are either guaranteed by a third party whose financial strength is assessed by the Company to be sufficient or secured by collateral. Allowance on loan losses are estimated loan by loan on a quarterly basis based on an assessment of specific evidence indicating doubtful collection, historical experience, loan balance aging and prevailing economic conditions.

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, a provision of US$2,090,602 was charged, and a reversal of provision of US$9,115 were charged to the condensed consolidated statements of operation, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, a provision of US$2,873,484 and US$93,517 were charged to the condensed consolidated statements of operation, respectively. No write-offs against allowances have occurred for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

 

The following table presents nonaccrual loans with aging over 90 days by classes of loan portfolio as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively:

 

   June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
   December 31,
2016
 
         
Business loans  $36,216,994   $35,885,947 
Personal loans   21,213,002    20,693,126 
   $57,429,996   $56,579,073 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

6. LOANS RECEIVABLE, NET (CONTINUED)

 

The following table represents the aging of loans as of June 30, 2017 by type of loan:

 

   1-89 Days
Past Due
   90-179 Days
Past Due
   180-365 Days
Past Due
   Over
1 year
Past Due
   Total
Past Due
   Current   Total
Loans
 
                             
Business loans  $        -   $      -   $11,230,563   $24,986,431   $36,216,994   $1,947,650   $38,164,644 
Personal loans   -    -    6,433,146    14,779,856    21,213,002    -    21,213,002 
   $-   $-   $17,663,709   $39,766,287   $57,429,996   $1,947,650   $59,377,646 

 

The following table represents the aging of loans as of December 31, 2016 by type of loan:

 

   1-89 Days
Past Due
   90-179 Days
Past Due
   180-365 Days
Past Due
   Over
1 year
Past Due
   Total
Past Due
   Current   Total
Loans
 
                             
Business loans  $-   $10,992,518   $5,585,728   $19,307,701   $35,885,947   $1,900,710   $37,786,657 
Personal loans   43,198    6,234,908    428,956    14,029,262    20,736,324    -    20,736,324 
   $43,198   $17,227,426   $6,014,684   $33,336,963   $56,622,271   $1,900,710   $58,522,981 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

6.2 Analysis of loans by credit quality indicator

 

The following table summarizes the Company’s loan portfolio by credit quality indicator as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively:

 

6. LOANS RECEIVABLE, NET (CONTINUED)

 

Five Categories  June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
   %   December 31, 2016   % 
                 
Pass  $1,947,650    3.3%  $1,900,710    3.2%
Special mention   -    -    -    - 
Substandard   -    -    -    - 
Doubtful   2,889,510    4.9%   9,866,430    16.9%
Loss   54,540,486    91.8%   46,755,841    79.9%
Total  $59,377,646    100%  $58,522,981    100%

 

6.3 Analysis of loans by collateral

 

The following table summarizes the Company’s loan portfolio by collateral as of June 30, 2017:

 

   June 30, 2017
(Unaudited)
     
   Business Loans   Personal Loans   Total 
Guarantee backed loans  $36,102,025   $20,395,579   $56,497,604 
Collateral backed loans   2,062,619    817,423    2,880,042 
   $38,164,644   $21,213,002   $59,377,646 

 

The following table summarizes the Company’s loan portfolio by collateral as of December 31, 2016:

 

   December 31, 2016     
   Business Loans   Personal Loans   Total 
Guarantee backed loans  $35,557,758   $19,904,043   $55,461,801 
Collateral backed loans   2,228,899    832,281    3,061,180 
   $37,786,657   $20,736,324   $58,522,981 

 

Guarantee Backed Loans

 

A guaranteed loan is a loan guaranteed by a third party who is usually a corporation or high net worth individual. As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, guaranteed loans make up 95.1% and 94.8% of our direct loan portfolio, respectively.

 

Collateral Backed Loans

 

A collateral backed loan is a loan in which the borrower puts up an asset under their ownership, possession or control, as collateral for the loan. An asset usually is land use rights, inventory, equipment or buildings. The loan is secured against the collateral and we do not take physical possession of the collateral at the time the loan is made. We will verify ownership of the collateral and then register the collateral with the appropriate government agencies to complete the secured transaction. In the event that the borrower defaults, we can then take possession of the collateral asset and sell it to recover the outstanding balance owed. If the sale proceed of the collateral asset is not sufficient to pay off the debt, we will file a lawsuit against the borrower and seek payment for the remaining balance.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

7.ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

 

The following tables present the activity in the allowance for loan losses and related recorded investment in loans receivable by classes of the loans individually and collectively evaluated for impairment as of and for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016:

 

   Business Loans
(Unaudited)
   Personal Loans
(Unaudited)
   Total
(Unaudited)
 
For the three months ended June 30, 2017            
Beginning balance  $32,613,541   $20,279,474   $52,893,015 
Recoveries   (226,552)   (34,908)   (261,460)
Provisions   2,350,477    -    2,350,477 
Foreign exchange loss   578,050    339,876    917,926 
Ending balance   35,315,516    20,584,442    55,899,958 
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment   35,296,040    20,584,442    55,880,482 
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment  $19,476   $-   $19,476 

 

   Business Loans
(Unaudited)
   Personal Loans
(Unaudited)
   Total
(Unaudited)
 
For the three months ended June 30, 2016            
Beginning balance  $35,499,407   $20,645,414   $56,144,821 
Recoveries   (130,940)   -    (130,940)
Provisions   -    121,908    121,908 
Foreign exchange gain   (1,041,740)   (605,846)   (1,647,586)
Ending balance   34,326,727    20,161,476    54,488,203 
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment   -    -    - 
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment  $34,326,727   $20,161,476   $54,488,203 

 

The following tables present the activity in the allowance for loan losses and related recorded investment in loans receivable by classes of the loans individually and collectively evaluated for impairment as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016:

 

   Business Loans
(Unaudited)
   Personal Loans
(Unaudited)
   Total
(Unaudited)
 
For the six months ended June 30, 2017            
Beginning balance  $32,356,953   $19,351,109   $51,708,062 
Recoveries   (284,005)   (34,909)   (318,914)
Provisions   2,412,783    779,614    3,192,397 
Foreign exchange loss   829,785    488,628    1,318,413 
Ending balance   35,315,516    20,584,442    55,899,958 
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment   35,296,040    20,584,442    55,880,482 
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment  $19,476   $-   $19,476 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

7.ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (CONTINUED)

 

   Business Loans
(Unaudited)
   Personal Loans
(Unaudited)
   Total
(Unaudited)
 
For the six months ended June 30, 2016            
Beginning balance  $35,083,738   $20,511,915   $55,595,653 
Recoveries   (77,666)   -    (77,666)
Provisions   126,580    120,750    247,330 
Foreign exchange gain   (805,925)   (471,189)   (1,277,114)
Ending balance   34,326,727    20,161,476    54,488,203 
Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment   -    -    - 
Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment  $34,326,727   $20,161,476   $54,488,203 

 

The following table presents the classes of the loan portfolio summarized by the aggregate pass rating and the classified ratings of special mention, substandard, doubtful and loss within the Company’s internal risk rating system as of June 30, 2017:

 

   Pass
(Unaudited)
   Special Mention
(Unaudited)
   Substandard
(Unaudited)
   Doubtful
(Unaudited)
   Loss
(Unaudited)
   Total
(Unaudited)
 
                         
Business loans  $1,947,650   $       -   $     -   $1,821,254   $34,395,740   $38,164,644 
Personal loans   -    -    -    1,068,256    20,144,746    21,213,002 
   $1,947,650   $-   $-   $2,889,510   $54,540,486   $59,377,646 

 

The following table presents the classes of the loan portfolio summarized by the aggregate pass rating and the classified ratings of special mention, substandard, doubtful and loss within the Company’s internal risk rating system as of December 31, 2016:

 

   Pass
(Unaudited)
   Special Mention
(Unaudited)
   Substandard
(Unaudited)
   Doubtful
(Unaudited)
   Loss
(Unaudited)
   Total
(Unaudited)
 
                         
Business loans  $1,900,710   $      -   $     -   $7,096,000   $28,789,947   $37,786,657 
Personal loans   -    -    -    2,770,430    17,965,894    20,736,324 
   $1,900,710   $-   $-   $9,866,430   $46,755,841   $58,522,981 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

8.GUARANTEE PAID ON BEHALF OF GUARANTEE CUSTOMERS, NET

 

   June 30,
2017 (Unaudited)
   December 31,
2016
 
Guarantee paid on behalf of guarantee service customers  $11,908,143   $11,642,755 
Allowance for repayment on behalf of guarantee service customers losses   (11,806,866)   (11,543,868)
Guarantee paid on behalf of guarantee service customers, net  $101,277   $98,887 
           
Guarantee paid on behalf of a related party   200,842    196,000 
Allowance for repayment on behalf of a related party losses   (100,421)   (98,000)
Total  $100,421   $98,000 

 

As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, guarantee paid on behalf of guarantee service customers represents payment made by the Company to banks on behalf of thirty-two of its third-party guarantee service customers who defaulted on their loan repayments to the banks. Guarantee paid on behalf of a related party represents payment made by the Company to banks on behalf of one and one of its related party customers. Management performs an evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance. The allowance is based on the Company’s past loan loss history, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, the estimated value of any underlying collateral, composition of the loan portfolio, current economic conditions and other relevant factors.

 

9.NET INVESTMENT IN DIRECT FINANCING LEASE

 

On September 25, 2014, PFL entered into a finance lease agreement for the leasing of manufacturing equipment with a total lease receivable of US$2.73 million, with a lease term of 2 years. The lease bears an interest rate of 10.36% per annum.

 

On October 13, 2014, PFL entered into another finance lease agreement for the leasing of manufacturing equipment with a total lease receivable of US$2.88 million. The lease bears an interest rate of 11.11% per annum.

 

Future minimum lease receipts under non-cancellable finance lease arrangements are as follows:

 

   June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
   December 31,
2016
 
         
Within 1 year  $3,437,897   $3,599,831 
2 years   -    - 
3 years   -    - 
Total minimum lease receipts   3,437,897    3,599,831 
Less: amount representing interest   (294, 098)    (287,009)
Present value of minimum lease receipts  $3,143,799   $3,312,822 

 

Following is a summary of the components of the Company’s net investment in direct financing leases as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

 

   June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
   December 31,
2016
 
         
Total minimum lease payments to be received  $3,437, 897   $3,599,831 
Less: Amounts representing estimated executory costs   -    - 
Minimum lease payments receivable   3,437, 897    3,599,831 
Less Allowance for uncollectible   (2,550,143)   (2,441,663)
Net minimum lease payments receivable   887,754    1,158,168 
Estimated residual value of leased property        - 
Less: Unearned income   (294,098)   (287,009)
Net investment in direct financing lease  $593,656   $871,159 

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

10.PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

 

The Company’s property and equipment used to conduct day-to-day business are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation expenses are calculated using straight-line method over the estimated useful life with 5% salvage value below:

 

Property and equipment consist of the following:

 

   Useful Life
(years)
   June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
   December 31, 2016 
Furniture and fixtures   5   $21,322   $20,808 
Electronic equipment   3    134,556    131,314 
Leasehold improvement   3    163,606    159,662 
Less: accumulated depreciation        (302,368)   (291,815)
Property and equipment, net       $17,116   $19,969 

 

Depreciation expense totaled US$1,653 and US$13,003 for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Depreciation expense totaled US$3,299 and US$32,009 for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

 

11.OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES

 

Other current liabilities as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 consisted of:

 

   June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
   December 31,
2016
 
Accrued payroll  $39,738   $37,575 
Accrued office rental expenses   28,034    34,558 
Other tax recoverable   (46,257)   (44,007)
Accrued provision for cash settlement against legal proceedings   245,000    225,000 
Other payable   23,103    20,321 
   $289,618   $273,447 

 

On November 22, 2016, we filed a stipulation and agreement of settlement (“Stipulation”) with all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired CCCR shares between August 14, 2013 and July 25, 2014 (collectively “Led Defendants”). On June 1, 2017, following a final fairness hearing on May 30, 2017 regarding the proposed settlement, the Court entered a final judgment and order that: (i) dismisses with prejudice the claims asserted in the Securities Class Action against all named defendants in connection with the Securities Class Action, including the Company, and releases any claims that were or could have been asserted that arise from or relate to the facts alleged in the Securities Class Action, such that every member of the settlement class will be barred from asserting such claims in the future; and (ii) approves the payment of $220,000 in cash and the issuance of 950,000 shares of its common stock (the “Settlement Shares”) to members of the settlement class. In addition, the Company would incur a payment of $25,000 in cash to class administrator.

 

The Company accounted for the cash payment aggregating $245,000 as an accrued liability and the share settlement of 950,000 shares in the amount of US$2,308,500 (at market value of $2.43 per share on June 1, 2017) as an additional paid-in capital.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

12.OTHER OPERATING EXPENSE

 

Other operating expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 consisted of:

 

   For the three months ended   For the six months ended 
   June 30,   June 30, 
   2017
(Unaudited)
   2016
(Unaudited)
   2017
(Unaudited)
   2016
(Unaudited)
 
Depreciation and amortization  $1,653   $14,143   $3,299   $34,287 
Travel expenses   14,973    3,343    14,984    3,487 
Entertainment expenses   2,534    5,171    4,475    11,928 
Legal and consulting expenses   822,134    472,258    939,610    639,512 
Car expenses   4,155    7,601    8,611    17,816 
Bank charges   718    763    1,708    1,716 
Audit-related expense   25,705    38,826    97,486    69,573 

Litigation and settlement cost for the shareholders’ lawsuit

   1,838,500    690,000    1,838,500    690,000 
Other expenses   46,134    11,458    107,639    28,617 
Total  $2,756,506   $1,243,563   $3,016,312   $1,496,935 

 

13.CAPITAL TRANSACTION

 

Common Stock

 

The Company is authorized to issue up to 100,000,000 shares of Common Stock.

 

On March 2, 2017, the Company issued 92,875 and 92,875 unrestricted shares to Long Yi, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and Yang Jie, the Company’s VP of Finance, respectively. The shares were issued at a market value of US$1.04 per share, in the total amount of US$193,180, for the services provided.

 

On April 20, 2017, the Company issued 500,000 unregistered shares to four individuals, all of whom are citizens of P.R.C, for their services in seeking financial support for the Company. The Company compensates each of the individuals with 125,000 shares of common stock of the Company as incentive. The transaction was at arm’s length. The shares were issued at a market value of US$1.44 per share, in the total amount of US$720,000, for the services provided.

 

On May 11, 2017 and June 21, 2017, the Company closed two private placements to two third party individual investors to issue 60,000 and 625,000 common shares, respectively, at a per share price of US$1.0 and US$0.8, in the total amount of US$60,000 and US$500,000, respectively. These transactions were at arm’s length. The shares shall be authorized for listing on the NASDAQ capital market before closing, and the net proceeds of the sale of the shares shall be used by the Company for working capital and general corporate purpose.

 

As of June 30, 2017, there were 18,008,429 shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding.

 

Warrants

 

As of June 30, 2017, the outstanding warrants to purchase 1,123,400 shares was expired.

  

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

14.LOSS PER COMMON SHARE

 

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively:

 

   For The Three Months Ended   For The Six Months Ended 
   June 30,   June 30, 
   2017
(Unaudited)
   2016
(Unaudited)
   2017
(Unaudited)
   2016
(Unaudited)
 
                 
Net loss attributable to the common shareholders  $(4,729,875)  $(1,712,147)  $(6,014,952)  $(581,671)
                     
Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding   17,308,319    13,774,914    17,004,613    13,085,059 
Effect of dilutive securities   -    -    -    - 
Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding   17,308,319    13,774,914    17,004,613    13,085,059 
                     
Loss per share:                    
Basic  $(0.273)  $(0.124)  $(0.354)  $(0.044)
Diluted  $(0.273)  $(0.124)  $(0.354)  $(0.044)

 

Basic loss per share is computed by dividing the net loss by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted loss per share is the same as basic loss per share due to the lack of dilutive items in the Company for the six and three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016. The number of warrants is omitted from the computation as the anti-dilutive effect.

 

15.INCOME TAXES

 

Effective January 1, 2008, the New Taxation Law of PRC stipulates that domestically owned enterprises and foreign invested enterprises (the “FIEs”) are subject to a uniform tax rate of 25%. While the New Tax Law equalizes the tax rates for FIEs and domestically owned enterprises, preferential tax treatment may continue to be given to companies in certain encouraged sectors and to entities classified as high-technology companies, regardless of whether these are domestically-owned enterprises or FIEs. In November 2009, the Jiangsu Province Government issued Su Zheng Ban Fa [2009] No. 132 which stipulates that micro-credit companies in Jiangsu Province is subject to preferential tax rate of 12.5%. As a result, the Company is subject to the preferential tax rate of 12.5% for its loan business for the periods presented. The taxation practice implemented by the tax authority governing the Company is that the Company pays enterprise income taxes at rate of 25% on a quarterly basis, and upon annual tax settlement done by the Company and the tax authority in five (5) months after December 31 the tax authority will refund the Company the excess enterprise income taxes it paid beyond the rate of 12.5%. However since 2015, the excess enterprise income taxes paid will not be refunded but can be used to offset the future income tax payable arising from taxable income.

 

The Company evaluates the level of authority for each uncertain tax position (including the potential application of interest and penalties) based on the technical merits, and measures the unrecognized benefits associated with the tax positions. For the six and three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, the Company had no unrecognized tax benefits. For the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Company made net tax operating loss from its PRC subsidiaries and its consolidated VIE of US$3,115,716. As of June 30, 2017, the Company has carry-forward tax operating losses from its PRC subsidiaries and its condensed consolidated VIE of US$64,542,597, which will expire from the year ending December 31, 2019 to 2022. The Company recognized deferred income tax assets of US$11,878,294 as of June 30, 2017. However, the Company estimates there will be no sufficient net income before income tax from years ending December 31, 2017 to 2022 to realize the deferred income tax assets. The Company provided valuation allowance for deferred income tax assets of US$11,878,294 as of June 30, 2017. As such, the effective tax rates for the six and three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 are 0% and 0%, respectively.

 

The Company does not anticipate any significant increase to its liability for unrecognized tax benefit within the next 12 months. The Company will classify interest and penalties related to income tax matters, if any, in income tax expense.

 

Deferred tax liability arises from government incentive for the purpose of covering the Company’s actual loan losses and ruled that the income tax will be imposed on the subsidy if the purpose is not fulfilled within 5 years after the Company receives the subsidy. As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, subsidy of US$1,684,503 and US$1,353,810 did not fulfill the purpose within due date and the related deferred tax liability was transferred to income tax payable. As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the deferred tax liability amounted to US$101,414 and US$139,947, respectively.

  

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

16.RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND BALANCES

 

1)Nature of relationships with related parties

 

Name   Relationship with the Company
Wujiang Chunjia Textile Trading Co., Ltd (“Chunjia Textile”)   Controlled by Huichun Qin
Suzhou Rongshengda Investment Holding Co., Ltd.   Controlled by shareholders of Wujiang Luxiang
Huichun Qin   Non-controlling shareholder and former CEO and chairman of board of directors

  

2)Related party transactions

 

During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company made a loan of US$1,945,224 to Suzhou Rongshengda Investment Holding Co., Ltd., a company controlled by shareholders of Wujiang Luxiang. Due to the short-term borrowing, the Company did not charge any interest or fees. By June 30, 2017, the balance was collected. 

 

3)Related party balances

 

Amount due from related parties were as follows:

 

   June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
   December 31,
2016
 
         
Suzhou Rongshengda Investment Holding Co., Ltd.  $-   $469,418 
Chunjia Textile   200,842    196,001 
Huichun Qin  $1,032,844   $1,007,953 

 

As of June 30, 2017, the Company provided financial guarantee service for Chunjia Textile to guarantee loans of US$200,842. The Company accrued provision of US$100,421 on the outstanding balance as of June 30, 2017.

 

Huichun Qin transferred $1,098,197(equivalent of RMB 7 million) to his personal account without proper authorization on July 2, 2014. As of June 30, 2017, Huichun Qin has not repaid the balance. The amount was recorded as a deduction of the Company’s equity as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. 

  

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

17.COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

1)Lease Commitments

 

During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company leased its new office under a lease agreement from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2019. As a result, in January 2017, the Company terminated the lease agreement for its former principal office which agreement was to expire on May 31, 2021. No default penalty was paid for the earlier termination. The following table sets forth the Company’s contractual obligations as of June 30, 2017 in future periods:

  

   Rental payments
(Unaudited)
 
     
Year ending June 30, 2018   37,283 
Year ending June 30, 2019   24,942 
Year ending June 30, 2020   12,840 
Total  $75,065 

 

2)Guarantee Commitments

 

The guarantees will terminate upon payment and/or cancellation of the obligation; however, payments by the Company would be triggered by failure of the guaranteed party to fulfill its obligation covered by the guarantee. Generally, the average guarantee expiration terms ranged within 12 to 24 months and the average percentage of the guarantee amount as security deposit is 10% ~ 20%. As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the loan amount guaranteed by the Company was US$11,162,098 and US$10,893,089, respectively, for its financial guarantee service customers.

  

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

17.COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (CONTINUED)

 

3)Contingencies

 

The Company is involved in various legal actions arising in the ordinary course of its business. As of June 30, 2017, the Company was involved in 109 lawsuits, among which 76 were related to its loan business and 32 were related to guarantee business and 1 was related to financial lease. The Company initiated legal proceedings to collect delinquent balances from borrowers and guarantees. 82 of these cases with an aggregated claim of US$39.95 million have been adjudicated by the Court in favor of the Company and these cases are settled or in the process of enforcement. The remaining 27 cases with an aggregated claim of US$20.18 million have not been adjudicated by the Court as of June 30, 2017.

 

On August 6, 2014, a purported shareholder Andrew Dennison filed a putative class action complaint in the United States District Court District of New Jersey (the “N.J. district court”) relating to a July 25, 2014 press release about the Company’s progress in recovering a significant portion of the $5.4 million the Company paid in the first quarter of 2014 on behalf of loan guarantee customers. The action, Andrew Dennison v. China Commercial Credit, Inc., et al., Case No. 2:2014-cv-04956, alleges that the Company and its current and former officers and directors Huichun Qin, Long Yi, Jianming Yin, Jinggen Ling, Xiangdong Xiao, and John F. Levy violated the federal securities laws by misrepresenting in prior public filings certain material facts about the risks associated with its loan guarantee business. On October 2, 2014, purported shareholders Zhang Yun and Sanjiv Mehrotra (the “Yun Group”) asserted substantially similar claims against the same defendants in a putative class action captioned Zhang Yun v. China Commercial Credit, Inc., et al., Case No. 2:14-cv-06136 (D. N.J.). Neither complaint states the amount of damages sought.

 

On or about October 6, 2014, Dennison, the Yun Group and another purported shareholder, Jason Stark, filed motions to consolidate the cases, be appointed as lead plaintiff and to have their respective counsel appointed as lead counsel. On October 31, 2014, the N.J. district court entered an order consolidating the cases under the caption “In re China Commercial Credit Inc. Securities Litigation” and appointing the Yun Group as lead plaintiff (“Class Plaintiff”) and the Yun Group’s counsel as lead counsel.

 

On November 18, 2014, the Yun Group and the Company, which at that point was the only defendant served, entered into a stipulation to transfer of the case to the Southern District of New York. On December 18, 2014, Mr. Levy, who had by then been served, joined in the stipulation. On December 29, 2014, the N.J. district court entered an order transferring the action. The transfer was effected on January 22, 2015, and assigned docket number 1:15-cv-00557-ALC (S.D.N.Y.). (the “Securities Class Action”)

 

Under the schedule stipulated by the parties, the Yun Group was to file an amended complaint within 60 days of the date that the transfer was effected, and the defendants’ date to answer or move was within 60 days of that filing. On April 7, 2015, the Class Plaintiff filed a Second Amended Class Action Complaint (the “CAC”). The CAC also asserts securities law claims against defendants Axiom Capital Management, Inc., Burnham Securities Inc. and ViewTrade Securities, Inc. (collectively, the “Underwriter Defendants”). The CAC alleges that the Company engaged in a fraudulent scheme by engaging in undisclosed and improper lending practices and made misleading representations regarding its underwriting policies, the loan portfolio quality, the loan loss allowance, compliance with U.S. GAAP and its internal control systems.

 

In accordance with the Court’s procedures, the Company and Mr. Levy and the Underwriter Defendants requested a Pre-Motion Conference in anticipation of filing a motion to dismiss the CAC, which was held on June 25, 2015. At the conference, the Court adjourned the date to answer or move in order to provide the Class Plaintiff with time to serve certain overseas defendants. After the conference, the Class Plaintiff voluntarily dismissed Jianming Yin, Jinggen Ling and Xiangdong Xiao from the action, and Long Yi agreed to waive service, which left Huichun Qin as the sole remaining defendant to serve.

 

On November 22, 2016, the Company entered into a Stipulation and Agreement of Settlement (the “Stipulation”) to settle the Securities Class Action. The Stipulation resolves the claims asserted against the Company and certain of its current and former officers and directors in the Securities Class Action without any admission or concession of wrongdoing or liability by the Company or the other defendants. On June 1, 2017, following a final fairness hearing on May 30, 2017 regarding the proposed settlement, the Court entered a final judgment and order that (i) dismisses with prejudice the claims asserted in the Securities Class Action against all named defendants in connection with the Securities Class Action, including the Company, and releases any claims that were or could have been asserted that arise from or relate to the facts alleged in the Securities Class Action, such that every member of the settlement class will be barred from asserting such claims in the future; and (ii) approves the payment of $220,000 in cash and the issuance of 950,000 shares of its common stock (the “Settlement Shares”) to members of the settlement class. In addition, the Company would incur a payment of $25,000 in cash to class administrator. The Company accrued settlement cost aggregating US$1,863,500 and US$690,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

 

On July 28, 2017, the Court entered a clarifying order to specify the allocation of attorneys’ fees in accordance with the Stipulation.

 

The Settlement Shares are exempt from registration under Section 3(a)(10) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The settlement does not constitute any admission of fault or wrongdoing by the Company or any of the individual defendants.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

17.COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (CONTINUED)

 

3)Contingencies (continued)

 

Two of the Underwriter Defendants, Axiom Capital Management, Inc., and ViewTrade Securities, Inc., have asserted their respective rights to indemnification under the Underwriting Agreements entered into in connection with the Company’s initial public offering and secondary offering. On or about March 16, 2016, CCCR entered into an Advance Funding and Escrow Agreement, under which the CCCR agreed to deposit shares into escrow to fund the advancement obligation, with the initial deposit to be shares valued at Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000), based upon 80% of the 30 day volume weighted average Trading Price (“VWAP”) for each of the 30 consecutive trading days prior to the date of the Agreement.

 

On February 3, 2015, a purported shareholder KiramKodali filed a putative shareholder derivative complaint in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, captioned KiranKodali v. Huichun Qin, et al., Case No. 15-cv-806. The action alleges that the Company and its current and former officers and directors Huichun Qin, Long Yi, Jianming Yin, Jinggen Ling, Chunfang Shen, John F. Levy, Xiaofang Shen and Chunjiang Yu violated their fiduciary duties, grossly mismanaged the Company and were unjustly enriched based upon the transfer that was the subject of the Internal Review and other grounds substantially similar to those asserted in the class action complaints. Kodali did not serve a demand upon the Company and alleges that demand is excused. The Company and Mr. Levy have been served. An amended derivative complaint was filed on April 20, 2015. On May 29, 2015, the Court “so ordered” a stipulation among Kodali, the Company and Mr. Levy staying all proceedings in the derivative case except for service of process on individual defendants until the earlier of thirty days of termination of the stipulation, dismissal of the class action with prejudice or the date any of the defendants in the class action file an answer to the CAC. The Company believes that this lawsuit is without merit and intends to vigorously defend against it. At this stage of the proceedings, the Company is not able to estimate the probability of success or loss.

 

On May 18, 2015, WFOE filed a civil complaint against Huichun Qin with the Wujiang Region Suzhou City People’s Court claiming Mr. Qin’s misappropriation of RMB 7 million in July 2014. The complaint was rejected due to a procedural issue. The Company has since learned that Mr. Qin has been convicted and sentenced to a term of incarceration of approximately five years. In view of this information, the Company is evaluating its strategic options. 

 

18.SUBSEQUENT EVENT

 

1) Charged-off loans

 

During the period from July 1, 2017 to the date of this report, the Company assessed the charged-off loan and guarantee balances recorded as of June 30, 2017 and was of the opinion that these balances were uncollectible. In addition, the Company assessed the remaining balances of loan receivable and financial guarantee and was of the opinion that it was not necessary to charge-off these balances. 

 

2) Share exchange

 

On August 9, 2017, the Company has entered into Certain Share Exchange Agreement (“Exchange Agreement”) with all the shareholders of Sorghum Investment Holdings Limited (“Sorghum”). CCCR will acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of Sorghum through issuance of approximately 152.6 million of its common shares. This transaction will be accounted for as a “reverse acquisition” since, immediately following completion of the transaction, the shareholders of Sorghum immediately prior to the transaction will effectuate control of the Company, through its approximate 88% ownership interest in the post-merger entity. For accounting purpose, Sorghum will be deemed to be the accounting acquirer and CCCR will be deemed to be the accounting acquiree in the transaction.

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Overview

 

We are a financial services firm operating in China. Our current operations are mainly conducted through Wujiang Luxiang, a fully licensed microcredit company which we control through our subsidiaries and certain contractual arrangements, and consist of providing short-term direct loans and loan guarantees to small and medium enterprises (“SME”s) located in Wujiang City, Jiangsu Province of China. As of June 30, 2017, we have built a US$59.4 million portfolio of direct loans to 109 borrowers and a total of US$11.2 million in loan guarantees for 14 borrowers. We were established under the 2008 Guidance on the Small Loan Company Pilot of the China Banking Regulatory Commission and the People's Bank of China (“PBOC”) (No.23) (“Circular No. 23”) to extend short term loans and loan guarantees to SMEs, a class of borrowers that we believe have been underserved in the Chinese lending market. The loans that we provide bridge the gap between Chinese-state run banks that have not traditionally served the capital needs of SMEs and high interest rate “underground” lenders, and our loans provide capital at more favorable terms and sustainable interest rates.

 

As the rate of fees and commissions generated from the guarantee business has been decreasing, the Company has decided that the revenue does not justify the default risks involved, and therefore expects to further reduce the traditional guarantee business and hold off on pursuing the guarantee business to be provided via the Kaixindai Financing Services Jiangsu Co. Ltd (“Kaixindai”) platform as previously planned. Management may actively resume the guarantee business if economic conditions improve in the future.

 

On September 5, 2013, our wholly owned subsidiary, CCC International Investment Holding Ltd. (“CCC HK”), established Pride Financial Leasing (Suzhou) Co. Ltd. (“PFL”) in Jiangsu Province, China. PFL was expected to offer financial leasing of machinery and equipment, transportation vehicles, and medical devices to municipal government agencies, hospitals and SMEs in Jiangsu Province and beyond. As of the date of this quarterly report, PFL entered into two financial leasing agreements for an aggregate lease receivable of US$5.61 million (one with a monthly principle and interest income approximating US$81,600 for the period during November 13, 2014 to May 12, 2015, and approximating US$80,000 for the period from May 13, 2015 and thereafter, and the other with a quarterly principle and interest income approximating US$342,800). We do not currently have further funds to deploy in the financial leasing business.

 

Key Factors Affecting Our Results of Operation

 

Our business and operating results are affected by China’s overall economic growth, local, economic condition, market interest rate and the borrowers’ repayment ability. Unfavorable changes could affect the demand for the services that we provide and could materially and adversely affect our results of operations. Our results of operations are also affected by the regulations and industry policies related to the microcredit industry in the PRC.

 

Our results of operations are also affected by the provision for loan losses and provision for financial guarantee loss which are noncash items and represent an assessment of the risk of future loan losses. Increases in the allowance for loan losses are achieved through provision for loan losses that are charged against net interest income.

 

Although we have generally benefited from China’s economic growth and the policies to encourage lending to farmers and SMEs, we are also affected by the complexity, uncertainties and changes in the PRC regulations governing the micro lending industry. Due to PRC legal restrictions on foreign equity ownership of and investment in the micro lending sector in China, we rely on contractual arrangements with Wujiang Luxiang, and its shareholders to conduct most of our current business in China. We face risks associated with our control over our variable interest entity, as our control is based upon contractual arrangements rather than equity ownership.

 

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Results of Operations

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2017 as Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2016

 

   For the Three Months Ended
June 30,
   Change 
   2017   2016   Amount   % 
Interest income                
Interests and fees on loans and direct financing lease  $55,432   $249,500   $(194,068)   -78%
Interests on deposits with banks   584    508    76    15%
Total interest and fee income   56,016    250,008    (193,992)   -78%
                     
Net interest income   56,016    250,008    (193,992)   -78%
                     
(Provision)/Reversal of provision for loan losses   (2,090,602)   9,115    (2,099,717)   -23036%
Provision for direct financing lease losses   (83,786)   -    (83,786)   >100%
Net interest (loss)/income after provision for loan losses and financing lease losses   (2,118,372)   259,123    (2,377,495)   -918%
                     
Commissions and fees on financial guarantee services   -    9,300    (9,300)   -100%
Reversal of provision/(Provision) for financial guarantee services   305,460    (426,334)   731,794    -172%
Commission and fee income/(loss) on guarantee services, net   305,460    (417,034)   722,494    -173%
                     
Net Loss   (1,812,912)   (157,911)   (1,655,001)   1048%
                     
Non-interest income                    
Other non-interest income   -    48,945    (48,945)   -100%
Total non-interest income   -    48,945    (48,945)   -100%
                     
Non-interest expense                    
Salaries and employee surcharge   (146,628)   (326,788)   180,160    -55%
Rental expenses   (13,626)   (18,371)   4,745    -26%
Business taxes and surcharge   -    (14,660)   14,660    -100%
Other operating expenses   (2,756,506)   (1,243,563)   (1,512,943)   122%
Total non-interest expense   (2,916,760)   (1,603,382)   (1,313,378)   82%
                     
Foreign exchange (loss)/gain   (203)   201    (404)   -201%
                     
Loss Before Income Taxes   (4,729,875)   (1,712,147)   (3,017,728)   176%
Income tax expense   -    -    -    0%
Net Loss   (4,729,875)   (1,712,147)   (3,017,728)   176%
                     
Loss per Share- Basic and Diluted   (0.273)   (0.124)   (0.149)   123%
              -    - 
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding-Basic and Diluted   17,308,319    13,774,914    3,533,405    26%
                     
Net Loss   (4,729,875)   (1,712,147)   (3,017,728)   176%
Other comprehensive income                    
Foreign currency translation adjustment   7,673    836,289    (828,616)   -99%
Comprehensive Loss  $(4,722,202)  $(875,858)  $(3,846,344)   439%

  

The Company’s net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2017 was US$4,729,875, representing an increase of US$3,017,728, or 176%, from net loss of US$1,712,147 for the three months ended June 30, 2016. The change in net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2017 was the net effect of the changes in the following components:

 

  a decrease in net interest income of US$193,992;

  an increase in provision for loan losses of US$2,099,717;

  a change of US$731,794 from a provision for financial guarantee services to a reversal of provision for financial guarantee services; and

  an increase in total non-interest expense of US$1,313,378.

 

The following paragraphs discuss changes in the components of net loss in greater details during the three months ended June 30, 2017, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2016. 

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Net Interest Income

 

Net interest income is equal to interest income we generated less interest expenses on short-term bank loans. During the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, the Company did not record any interest expenses on short-term bank loans. As a result, the Company’s net interest income and the interests and fees on loans, direct financing leases and deposits with banks decreased by US$193,992, or 78% to US$56,016 during the three months ended June 30, 2017, as compared to net interest income of US$250,008 during the three months ended June 30, 2016. The decrease is the combined effect of: (1) far less new loans or renewal of loans during the three months ended June 30, 2017, leading to a significant decrease in interest income; and (2) the decrease in the amount of monthly interest received from long-aged loans resulting from the existing customers’ deteriorating loan quality. 

 

As a traditional industry, the textile industry, which is the pillar industry in Wujiang area, as well as other industries, has been facing downward pressure. Additionally, the bank lenders usually require an old loan be paid in full upon maturity before they approve a new loan to the same borrower. Some SMEs have to borrow from so-called “underground” lenders, or shadow banks to repay the loans due to the banks. Additionally, the banks denied to extend new loans to some SMEs even after they made the full repayment for the loans due and satisfied other conditions. Management is concerned that the borrowers may use the proceeds from the loans we grant to them as a means of repayment to the other banks or even to the underground lenders, instead of using them in operations. Therefore, management decided to grant new loans in a more cautious manner. During the three months ended June 30, 2017, we did not grant new loans or renew existing loans. As of June 30, 2017, we had 109 loans with an average loan size of US$544,750. The loan balance of $59,377,646 was accrued of an allowance for uncollectibilty which was equal to the loan balance.

 

Due to the long-term nature of our restricted deposits with third party banks, we utilized these deposits as term deposits which in turn generated interest income on deposits with banks of US$584 during the three months ended June 30, 2017 as compared to US$508 during the three months ended June 30, 2016. Caused by the contraction of our traditional guarantee business with banks, we have closed several restricted deposit accounts with banks through which we provided guarantee services to our customers. As a result, the interest income on deposits with bank was insignificant during the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

 

Provision for Loan Losses

 

The Company provided provision for loan losses of US$2,090,602 and reversed provision for loan losses of US$9,115 for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The provision for loan losses was determined by comparing the beginning and ending balance of allowance for loan losses for business and personal loans. If the ending balance of the allowance of loan losses after any charge offs (net of recoveries) is less than the beginning balance, it will be recorded as a “reversal”; if it is larger, it will be recorded as a “provision” in the allowance for loan loss. The netting amount of “reversal” and “provision” is presented in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss and the components of the provision for loan losses were disclosed in Note 6 of financial statements.

  

Provision for loan losses increased by $2,099,717 for the three months ended June 30, 2017, as compared to the same period last year. This is mainly due that more “doubtful” loans rolled to “loss” loans during the three months ended June 30, 2017 as compared to that during the three months ended June 30, 2016. The fact leads to more accrual of provision on loan losses during the three months ended June 30, 2017 as compared to the same period of 2016.

 

From April 1, 2017 to the date of the report, the Company assessed the charged-off loan balances recorded as of June 30, 2017 and was of the opinion that these balances were uncollectible.

 

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Net Commission and Fees on Guarantee Business

 

The Company also generated net income by charging fees for financial guarantee services provided to our customers to help them obtain loans from other banks. We generally charge a one-time fee of 1.8% - 3.6% multiplied by the amount of loans being guaranteed, based on the nature of the guarantee and whether the customer is new or existing.

 

As of June 30, 2017, the off-balance-sheet financial guarantee amounted to US$11.2 million. The commissions and fees generated from our financial guarantee services decreased from US$9,300 for the three months ended June 30, 2016 to US$nil for the three months ended June 30, 2017. The reduction was due to the fact that the Company did not increase any financial guarantee business since March 31, 2016 as management reduced the guarantee portfolio to control the default risk.

 

As of June 30, 2017, we have provided guarantees for a total of US$11.2 million underlying loans to approximately 14 financial guarantee service customers, as compared to a total of US$10.9 million as of December 31, 2016.

 

Provision on Financial Guarantee Services

 

The Company reversed provision for financial guarantee services of US$305,460 for the three months ended June 30, 2017, as compared to provided a provision of US$426,334 for the three months ended June 30, 2017, representing a change of $731,794. The decrease was mainly attributable to the increase of repayment from several financial guarantee customers who were classified as “loss customers” as of June 30, 2017.

 

The methodology the Company used to estimate the liability for probable guarantee loss considers the guarantee contract amount and a variety of factors, which include, dependence on the counterparty, latest financial position and performance of the customers, actual defaults, estimated future defaults, historical loss experience, estimated value of collaterals or guarantees the costumers or third parties offered, and other economic conditions such as the economic trend of the area and the country. The estimates are based upon currently available information. Based on the recent lawsuit results and repayment status by defaulted customers, the Company estimated approximately 50% of off-balance-sheet financial guarantee services may be subject to default and their repayment may be “not likely”. As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company accrued approximately 52% and 55% of contract amount, respectively.

 

This is done throughout the life of the guarantee, as necessary when additional relevant information becomes available. The methodology used to estimate the liability for possible guarantee loss considers the guarantee contract amount and a variety of factors, which include, depending on the counterparty, latest financial position and performance of the borrowers, actual defaults, estimated future defaults, historical loss experience, estimated value of collaterals or guarantees the customers or third parties offered, and other economic conditions such as the economy trend of the area and the country. The estimates are based upon currently available information.

 

Since the beginning of 2016, People’s Bank of China injected a significant amount of liquidity to the market to encourage the development of emerging industries such as online-game, filming and virtual reality, which has made it easier than previous two years for entities in such emerging industries to gain access to capital. However, the bank lenders are still cautious with SMEs in traditional industries. The bank lenders usually require an old loan be paid in full upon maturity before they approve a new loan to the same borrower. Since the end of the year ended December 31, 2014, the banks denied to extend new loans to many SMEs even after they made the full repayment for the loans due and satisfied other conditions. As a result, some of the SME borrowers for which we provided the guarantees decided to default on the bank loans. Therefore the amount of repayment we made to the bank lenders substantially increased since the year ended December 31, 2014. We have brought collection actions against both the borrowers and their counter-guarantors. However, management was advised by counsel in the collection action that the chance of collection is remote given the large scale bad debt prevalent in Wujiang region. As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the management charged off specific provision for two customers in the amount of US$146,497 and US$142,966, respectively.

 

Non-interest Expenses

 

Non-interest expenses increased from US$1,603,382 for the three months ended June 30, 2016 to US$2,916,760 for the three months ended June 30, 2017, representing a decrease of US$1,313,378, or 82%. Non-interest expenses primarily consisted of salary and employee surcharge, office rental expense, business tax and surcharge, depreciation of equipment, travel expenses, entertainment expenses, professional service fees, and other office supplies. The decrease was mainly attributable to net effects of a decrease of salaries and employee surcharge by US$180,160, or 55% against an increase of other operating expenses by US$1,512,943, or 122%. The decrease of salaries and employee surcharge was mainly caused by decreased headcount and decreased issuance of restricted shares to management for the three months ended June 30, 2016. The increase of other operating expenses is mainly due to an increase of US$1,148,500 in provision of accrued for cash settlement against legal proceedings.

 

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Results of Operations

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 as Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2016

 

   For the Six Months Ended  June 30,   Change 
   2017   2016   Amount   % 
Interest income                
Interests and fees on loans and direct financing lease  $162,106   $481,546   $(319,440)   -66%
Interests on deposits with banks   686    3,263    (2,577)   -79%
Total interest and fee income   162,792    484,809    (322,017)   -66%
                     
Interest expense                    
Interest expense on short-term bank loans   -    (30,057)   30,057    -100%
Net interest income   162,792    454,752    (291,960)   -64%
                     
Provision for loan losses   (2,873,484)   (93,517)   (2,779,967)   2973%
Provision for direct financing lease losses   (47,497)   -    (47,497)   >100%
Net interest (loss)/income after provision for loan losses and financing lease losses   (2,758,189)   361,235    (3,119,424)   -864%
                     
Commissions and fees on financial guarantee services   2,843    17,191    (14,348)   -83%
Reversal of provision for financial guarantee services   312,667    985,160    (672,493)   -68%
Commission and fee income on guarantee services, net   315,510    1,002,351    (686,841)   -69%
                     
Net (Loss)/Income   (2,442,679)   1,363,586    (3,806,265)   -279%
                     
Non-interest income                    
Other non-interest income   -    48,945    (48,945)   -100%
Total non-interest income   -    48,945    (48,945)   -100%
                     
Non-interest expense                    
Salaries and employee surcharge   (526,551)   (428,848)   (97,703)   23%
Rental expenses   (27,267)   (36,718)   9,451    -26%
Business taxes and surcharge   (1,845)   (31,415)   29,570    -94%
Other operating expenses   (3,016,312)   (1,496,935)   1,519,377    101%
Total non-interest expense   (3,571,975)   (1,993,916)   1,578,059    79%
                     
Foreign exchange loss   (298)   (286)   (12)   4%
                     
Loss Before Income Taxes   (6,014,952)   (581,671)   (5,433,281)   934%
Income tax expense   -    -    -    0%
Net Loss   (6,014,952)   (581,671)   (5,433,281)   934%
                     
Loss per Share- Basic and Diluted   (0.354)   (0.044)   (0.310)   705%
                     
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding-Basic and Diluted   17,004,613    13,085,059    3,919,554    30%
                     
Net Loss   (6,014,952)   (581,671)   (5,433,281)   934%
Other comprehensive income/(loss)                    
Foreign currency translation adjustment   29,288    (55,257)   84,545    -153%
Comprehensive Loss  $(5,985,664)  $(636,928)  $(5,348,736)   840%

 

The Company’s net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2017 was US$6,014,952, representing an increase of US$5,433,281, or 934%, from net loss of US$581,671 for the six months ended June 30, 2016. The change in net income for the six months ended June 30, 2017 was the net effect of the changes in the following components:

 

  a decrease in net interest income of US$291,960;

  an increase in provision for loan losses of US$2,779,967;

  an increase in reversal of provision for financial guarantee services of US$672,493; and

  an increase in total non-interest expense of US$1,578,059.

 

The following paragraphs discuss changes in the components of net loss in greater details during the six months ended June 30, 2017, as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2016.

 

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Net Interest Income

 

Net interest income is equal to interest income we generated less interest expenses on short-term bank loans. The Company’s net interest income decreased by US$291,960, or 64% to US$162,792 during the six months ended June 30, 2017, as compared to net interest income of US$454,752 during the six months ended June 30, 2016.

 

The interests and fees on loans, direct financing leases and deposits with banks decreased by US$322,017, or 66% to US$162,792 during the six months ended June 30, 2017, as compared to net interest income of US$484,809 during the six months ended June 30, 2016. The decrease is the combined effect of: (1) far less new loans or renewal of loans during the six months ended June 30, 2017, leading to a significant decrease in interest income; and (2) the decrease in the amount of monthly interest received from long-aged loans resulting from the existing customers’ deteriorating loan quality.

 

As a traditional industry, the textile industry, which is the pillar industry in Wujiang area, as well as other industries, has been facing downward pressure. Additionally, the bank lenders usually require an old loan be paid in full upon maturity before they approve a new loan to the same borrower. Some SMEs have to borrow from so-called “underground” lenders, or shadow banks to repay the loans due to the banks. Additionally, the banks denied to extend new loans to some SMEs even after they made the full repayment for the loans due and satisfied other conditions. Management is concerned that the borrowers may use the proceeds from the loans we grant to them as a means of repayment to the other banks or even to the underground lenders, instead of using them in operations. Therefore, management decided to grant new loans in a more cautious manner. During the six months ended June 30, 2017, we did not grant new loans or renew existing loans. As of June 30, 2017, we had 109 loans with an average loan size of US$544,750. The loan balance of $59,377,646 was accrued of an allowance for uncollectibilty which was equal to the loan balance.

 

Due to the long-term nature of our restricted deposits with third party banks, we utilized these deposits as term deposits which in turn generated interest income on deposits with banks of US$686 during the six months ended June 30, 2017 as compared to US$3,263 during the six months ended June 30, 2016. Caused by the contraction of our traditional guarantee business with banks, we have closed several restricted deposit accounts with banks through which we provided guarantee services to our customers. As a result, the interest income on deposits with bank was insignificant during the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

 

Provision for Loan Losses

 

The Company provided provision for loan losses of US$2,873,484 and US$93,517 for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The provision for loan losses was determined by comparing the beginning and ending balance of allowance for loan losses for business and personal loans. If the ending balance of the allowance of loan losses after any charge offs (net of recoveries) is less than the beginning balance, it will be recorded as a “reversal”; if it is larger, it will be recorded as a “provision” in the allowance for loan loss. The netting amount of “reversal” and “provision” is presented in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss and the components of the provision for loan losses were disclosed in Note 8 of financial statements.

  

Provision for loan losses increased by $2,779,967 for the six months ended June 30, 2017, as compared to the same period last year. This is mainly due that more “doubtful” loans rolled to “loss” loans during the six months ended June 30, 2017 as compared to that during the six months ended June 30, 2016. The fact leads to more accrual of provision on loan losses during the six months ended June 30, 2017 as compared to the same period of 2016.

 

From April 1, 2017 to the date of the report, the Company assessed the charged-off loan balances recorded as of June 30, 2017 and was of the opinion that these balances were uncollectible.

 

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Net Commission and Fees on Guarantee Business

 

The Company also generated net income by charging fees for financial guarantee services provided to our customers to help them obtain loans from other banks. We generally charge a one-time fee of 1.8% - 3.6% multiplied by the amount of loans being guaranteed, based on the nature of the guarantee and whether the customer is new or existing.

 

As of June 30, 2017, the off-balance-sheet financial guarantee amounted to US$11.2 million. The commissions and fees generated from our financial guarantee services decreased from US$17,191 for the six months ended June 30, 2016 to US$2,843 for the six months ended June 30, 2017. The reduction was due to the fact that the Company did not increase any financial guarantee business since March 31, 2016 as management reduced the guarantee portfolio to control the default risk.

 

As of June 30, 2017, we have provided guarantees for a total of US$11.2 million underlying loans to approximately 14 financial guarantee service customers, as compared to a total of US$10.9 million as of December 31, 2016.

 

Provision on Financial Guarantee Services

 

The Company reversed a provision for financial guarantee services of US$312,667 for the six months ended June 30, 2017, as compared to US$985,160for the six months ended June 30, 2017, representing a decrease of $672,493. The decrease was mainly attributable to the decrease of repayment from several financial guarantee customers who were classified as “loss customers” as of June 30, 2017.

 

The methodology the Company used to estimate the liability for probable guarantee loss considers the guarantee contract amount and a variety of factors, which include, dependence on the counterparty, latest financial position and performance of the customers, actual defaults, estimated future defaults, historical loss experience, estimated value of collaterals or guarantees the costumers or third parties offered, and other economic conditions such as the economic trend of the area and the country. The estimates are based upon currently available information. Based on the recent lawsuit results and repayment status by defaulted customers, the Company estimated approximately 50% of off-balance-sheet financial guarantee services may be subject to default and their repayment may be “not likely”. As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company accrued approximately 52% and 55% of contract amount, respectively.

 

This is done throughout the life of the guarantee, as necessary when additional relevant information becomes available. The methodology used to estimate the liability for possible guarantee loss considers the guarantee contract amount and a variety of factors, which include, depending on the counterparty, latest financial position and performance of the borrowers, actual defaults, estimated future defaults, historical loss experience, estimated value of collaterals or guarantees the customers or third parties offered, and other economic conditions such as the economy trend of the area and the country. The estimates are based upon currently available information.

 

Since the beginning of 2016, People’s Bank of China injected a significant amount of liquidity to the market to encourage the development of emerging industries such as online-game, filming and virtual reality, which has made it easier than previous two years for entities in such emerging industries to gain access to capital. However, the bank lenders are still cautious with SMEs in traditional industries. The bank lenders usually require an old loan be paid in full upon maturity before they approve a new loan to the same borrower. Since the end of the year ended December 31, 2014, the banks denied to extend new loans to many SMEs even after they made the full repayment for the loans due and satisfied other conditions. As a result, some of the SME borrowers for which we provided the guarantees decided to default on the bank loans. Therefore the amount of repayment we made to the bank lenders substantially increased since the year ended December 31, 2014. We have brought collection actions against both the borrowers and their counter-guarantors. However, management was advised by counsel in the collection action that the chance of collection is remote given the large scale bad debt prevalent in Wujiang region. As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the management charged off specific provision for two customers in the amount of US$146,497 and US$142,966, respectively.

 

In February and March 2015, the Company revisited the classification of its guarantee portfolios within its rating system to test the adequacy of the allowances calculated thereby. As a result of such testing, the Company decided to reclassify certain guarantees into different categories. The Company reviewed the profile, financial condition and other relevant information and documents of each customer in the guarantee businesses. For customers with several guarantees with different due dates, if one guaranteed loan was past due, the Company decided to reclassify all of this customer's guaranteed loans as past due (even the other loans that were not mature yet). These reclassifications affected numerous customer accounts. We engaged He-Partners Law Firm, one of the largest law firms in Suzhou City, to represent us in the legal proceedings against the borrowers and their counter guarantors, and expect to collect part of the outstanding balance in a period ranging from six twelve months to one and a half year upon adjudication by the court in favor of the Company. The timing of collection and ultimate amount of funds we can recover depend on a few factors, including the repayment ability of the borrower and their counter-guarantors, the execution time of the court, other obligations the borrowers have and priority over the claim for the Company.

 

Non-interest Expenses

 

Non-interest expenses increased from US$1,993,916 for the six months ended June 30, 2016 to US$3,571,975 for the six months ended June 30, 2017, representing an increase of US$1,578,059, or 79%. Non-interest expenses primarily consisted of salary and employee surcharge, office rental expense, business tax and surcharge, depreciation of equipment, travel expenses, entertainment expenses, professional service fees, and other office supplies. The decrease was mainly attributable to combined effects of an increase of salaries and employee surcharge by US$97,703, or 23%, and an increase of other operating expenses by US$1,519,377, or 101%. The increase of salaries and employee surcharge was mainly caused by increased issuance of restricted shares to management for the six months ended June 30, 2016. The increase of other operating expenses is mainly due to an increase of US$1,148,500 in provision of accrued for cash settlement against legal proceedings.

 

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Loan Portfolio Quality

 

One of our key objectives is to maintain a high level of loan portfolio quality. When a borrower fails to make a scheduled payment, we attempt to cure the deficiency by personally contacting the borrower. Initial contacts typically are made seven days after the date the payment is due, and warning letters are sent by our legal counsel approximately 90 days after the default. In most cases, deficiencies are promptly resolved. If the outstanding amount cannot be collected within 180 days after the maturity date and the parties could not reach an agreement on a specific repayment program, we will initiate legal proceedings.

 

We also keep the frequency of visits to our customers and observe their daily production on site from time to time to observe their operating condition and collect their financial information. Since most of our customers are in the Jiangsu area, it is also relatively easy to obtain information about our customers.

 

On loans where the collection of principal or interest payments is doubtful, the accrual of interest income ceases and become “non-accrual” loans. Except for loans that are sufficiently secured and in the process of collection, it is our policy to discontinue accruing additional interest and reverse any interest accrued on any loan which is 90 days or more past due.

 

We account for our impaired loans in accordance with U.S. GAAP. An impaired loan generally is one for which it is probable, based on current information, that the lender will not collect all the amounts due under the contractual terms of the loan. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment history and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. Impairment is measured on a loan by loan basis for business and personal loans by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateralized.

 

We allow a one-time loan extension with time duration up to the original loan term, which is usually within twelve months. In order to qualify, the borrower must be current with its interest payments. We do not grant concession to borrowers as the principal of the loan remains the same and interest rate is fixed at the current interest rate at the time of extension.

 

We use a comprehensive methodology to monitor credit quality and prudently manage credit concentration within our portfolio of loans. Currently our loan portfolio concentrates in the textile industry and during the six months ended June 30, 2017, both the domestic and international demand for textile products have been decreasing. To maintain our loan portfolio quality, we have modified our loan policy to accept only textile companies with real estate as collateral or guaranteed by guarantee companies. During the six months ended June 30, 2017, we assessed the loan portfolio quality and charged-off loan receivable balances recorded as of June 30, 2017 and were of the opinion that these balances were uncollectible.

 

In addition, we plan to minimize our risks by concentrating on smaller amount loans that are below US$443,000 (or approximately RMB 3.0 million).

 

Currently, the banking industry encourages SMEs to apply for loans as individuals with recourse so that when it is past due, both the SME and the responsible individual are both liable for the past due amount and the individual borrower carries personal liability. As of June 30, 2017, our loan balance did not significant change in both business loans and personal loans as compared to that as of December 31, 2016.

 

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The following table sets forth the classification of loans receivable as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively:

 

   June 30, 2017
(unaudited)
Amount
   Percent
of Total
   December 31,
2016
Amount
   Percent
of Total
 
                 
Business loans  $38,164,644    64.27%  $37,786,657    64.57%
Personal loans   21,213,002    35.73%   20,736,324    35.43%
Total Loans receivable  $59,377,646    100%  $58,522,981    100%

 

Nonaccrual loans totaled US$57.43 million, or 96.72% of loans receivable as of June 30, 2017, as compared with US$56.58 million, or 96.68% of loans receivable, as of December 31, 2016. The allowance for loan losses was US$55.90 million, representing 94.14% of loans receivable and 97.34% of non-accrual loans as of June 30, 2017. As of December 31, 2016, the allowance for loan losses was US$51.71 million, representing 88.36% of loans receivable and 91.39% of non-accrual loans.

 

The following table sets forth information concerning our nonaccrual loans as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively:

 

    June 30,
2017
(unaudited)
    December 31,
2016
 
             
Nonaccrual loans   $ 57,429,996     $ 56,579,073  
Allowance for loan losses   $ 55,899,958     $ 51,708,062  
Loans receivable   $ 59,377,646     $ 58,522,981  
Total assets   $ 6,758,934     $ 21,212,612  
Nonaccrual loans to loans receivable     96.72 %     96.68 %
Nonperforming assets to total assets     849.69 %     266.72 %
Allowance for loan losses to loans receivable     94.14 %     88.36 %
Allowance for loan losses to non-accrual loans     97.34 %     91.39 %

 

As a traditional industry, the textile industry, which is the pillar industry in Wujiang area, as well as other industries, has been facing downward pressure. As the local SMEs’ profitability and repayment ability deteriorates, “special mentioned”, “substandard” and “doubtful’ bank loans drastically increased. As such, our provision for loan losses remained at a high level as of June 30, 2017.

 

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Cash Flows and Capital Resources

 

We have financed our operations primarily through shareholder contributions, cash flow from operations, and public offerings of securities. As a result of our total cash activities, net cash increased from US$768,501 as of December 31, 2016 to US$1,906,585 as of June 30, 2017.

 

Going Concern

 

The unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business are dependent on, among other things, the Company’s ability to operate profitably, to generate cash flows from operations, and to pursue financing arrangements to support its working capital requirements. The conditions described below raises substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year from the date of this filing.

 

1)Limited funds necessary to maintain operations

 

The Company had an accumulated deficit of US$76,249,601 as of June 30, 2017. In addition, the Company had a negative net asset of US$480,945 as of June 30, 2017.  As of June 30, 2017, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of US$1,906,585, and total short-term borrowings of US$ nil. Caused by the limited funds, the management assessed that the Company was not able to keep the size of lending business within one year from the filing.

 

The Company is actively seeking other strategic investors with experience in lending business. If necessary, the shareholders of Wujiang Luxiang will contribute more capital into Wujiang Luxiang.

 

2)Recurring operating loss

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Company incurred operating loss of US$6,014,952. Affected by the reduction of lending business and guarantee business and increased loss loans, the management was in the opinion that recurring operating losses with be made within one year from the issuance of the filing. 

 

The Company continues to use its best effort to improve collection of loan receivable and interest receivable. Management engaged two PRC law firms to represent the Company in the legal proceedings against the borrowers and their counter guarantors.

 

3)Negative operating cash flow

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Company incurred negative operating cash flow of US$678,054. Affected by significant balance of charged-off interest receivable, the management assessed the Company would continue to have negative operating cash flow within one year from the issuance of the filing of Form 10-Q.

 

The Company continues to reduce the redundant headcount and entered into a new office lease with lower rent commitment since January 1, 2017 to improve operating cash flow.

 

4)Downward industry

 

Most loan customers are from textile industry which has been facing downward pressure. Additionally adversely affected by emergence of internet finance entities, the Company was facing fierce competition. Considering the high risks from customer base and competitors, management assessed the Company would further reduce the loan business without strong financial support.

 

The Company is actively seeking other strategic investors with experience in lending business. If necessary, the shareholders of Wujiang Luxiang will contribute more capital into Wujiang Luxiang.

 

While management believes that the measures in the liquidity plan will be adequate to satisfy its liquidity and cash flow requirements for the twelve months after the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements are available to be issued, there is no assurance that the liquidity plan will be successfully implemented. Failure to successfully implement the liquidity plan will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, results of operations and financial position, and may materially adversely affect its ability to continue as a going concern.

 

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Statement of Cash Flows

 

The following table sets forth a summary of our cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively:

 

   For the six months ended
June 30,
 
   2017   2016 
Net cash used in operating activities  $(678,054)  $(296,929)
Net cash provided by investing activities   1,238,159    2,968,648 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities   560,000    (1,600,832)
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash   17,979    (7,667)
Net cash inflow  $1,138,084   $1,063,220 

 

Net Cash Used in Operating Activities

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2017, we had a cash outflow from operating activities of US$678,054, an increase of US$381,125 from a cash inflow of US$296,929 for the same period last year. We generated a net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2017 of US$6,014,952, an increase of US$5,433,281 from the six months ended June 30, 2016, during which we incurred a net loss of US$581,671. In addition to the change in profitability, the decrease in net cash used in operating activities was the result of several factors, including:

 

An increase of provision on loan losses of US$2,779,967. The Company provided a provision for loan losses of US$2,873,484 for the six months ended June 30, 2017, as compared to a provision of US$93,517 provided during the six months ended June 30, 2016. The increase of the loan provision is mainly due to the fact that more “doubtful” loans rolling to “loss” loans incurred during the six months ended June 30, 2017 as compared to the same period ended June 30, 2016;

 

An increase in restricted shares issued to directors and professional service providers of US$329,756. As an incentive to the efforts made by the Company’s management in seeking financial support, the Company issued more restricted shares during the six months ended June 30, 2017.
   
An increase in provision for settlement expenses against legal proceedings of US$1,148,500 on the basis of final fairness hearing on May 31, 2017.

 

Net Cash Provided by Investing Activities 

 

Net cash provided by investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2017 was US$1,238,159 as compared to net cash provided by investing activities of US$2,968,648 for the six months ended June 30, 2016. The cash provided by investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2017 was net effects of collection of principals of US$640,358 from third party customers of direct loan business, collection of principal of US$101,815 from direct financing lease customers, and collection of short-term loans from a related party of US$474,168. The cash provided by investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2016 was mainly collection of principals of $1,553,468 from third party customers of direct loan business, and collection of $1,427,674 from third party customers of financial guarantee services.

 

Net Cash Provided/ (Used) in Financing Activities

 

Net cash provided by financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2017 was US$560,000as compared to net cash used in financing activities of US$1,600,832 for the six months ended June 30, 2016. The cash provided by financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2017 was mainly from private placement of 685,000 shares with two individuals. The cash used in financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2016 was mainly attributable the repayment of bank borrowing.

 

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Contractual Obligations

 

As of June 30, 2017, the annual amounts of future minimum payments under certain of our contractual obligations were:

 

   Payment due by period 
   Total  

Less than

1 year

   1-2 years   2-3 years   3-5 years  

5 years

and after

 
Contractual obligations:                        
Operating lease (1) (2)   75,065    37,283    24,942    12,840            -            - 
   $75,065   $37,283   $24,942   $12,840   $-   $- 

 

(1) Our prior lease for our office in Wujiang commenced on June 1, 2015 and would expire on May 31, 2021. In January 2017, we terminated this office lease as we leased a new office (see note 2). No penalty was paid for early termination.

 

(2) During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company leased its new office under a lease agreement from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2019. The Company has the right to extend the lease before its expiration with a one-month's prior written notice.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

These financial guarantee contracts consist of providing guarantees to banks on behalf of borrowers to help them obtain loans from banks. The contract amounts reflect the extent of involvement the Company has in the guarantee business and also represents the Company’s maximum exposure to credit loss.

 

The Company is party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its borrowers. Financial instruments whose contract amounts represent credit risk are as follows.

 

   June 30, 2017
(unaudited)
   December 31, 2016 
Guarantee   11,162,098    10,893,089 

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

Please refer to Note 3 of our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Form 10Q for details of our critical accounting policies.

 

Recently issued accounting standards

 

Please refer to Note 3(u) of our Consolidated Financial Statements included in Form 10-K for details of our recently issued accounting standards. 

 

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

Based on an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act were not effective as of June 30, 2017 to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules and forms, and (ii) accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. 

 

Inherent Limitations Over Internal Controls

 

The Company’s internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S GAAP. The Company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that:

 

i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the Company’s assets;

 

ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and that the Company’s receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of the Company’s management and directors; and

 

iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

 

Management, including the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, does not expect that the Company’s internal controls will prevent or detect all errors and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of internal controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, have been detected. Also, any evaluation of the effectiveness of controls in future periods are subject to the risk that those internal controls may become inadequate because of changes in business conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 2017 that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.

  

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PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

The Company is involved in various legal actions arising in the ordinary course of its business.

 

On August 6, 2014, a purported shareholder Andrew Dennison filed a putative class action complaint in the United States District Court District of New Jersey (the “N.J. district court”) relating to a July 25, 2014 press release about the Company’s progress in recovering a significant portion of the $5.4 million the Company paid in the first quarter of 2014 on behalf of loan guarantee customers. The action, Andrew Dennison v. China Commercial Credit, Inc., et al., Case No. 2:2014-cv-04956, alleges that the Company and its current and former officers and directors Huichun Qin, Long Yi, Jianming Yin, Jinggen Ling, Xiangdong Xiao, and John F. Levy violated the federal securities laws by misrepresenting in prior public filings certain material facts about the risks associated with its loan guarantee business. On October 2, 2014, purported shareholders Zhang Yun and SanjivMehrotra (the “Yun Group”) asserted substantially similar claims against the same defendants in a putative class action captioned Zhang Yun v. China Commercial Credit, Inc., et al., Case No. 2:14-cv-06136 (D. N.J.). Neither complaint states the amount of damages sought.

 

On or about October 6, 2014, Dennison, the Yun Group and another purported shareholder, Jason Stark, filed motions to consolidate the cases, be appointed as lead plaintiff and to have their respective counsel appointed as lead counsel. On October 31, 2014, the N.J. district court entered an order consolidating the cases under the caption “In re China Commercial Credit Inc. Securities Litigation” and appointing the Yun Group as lead plaintiff (“Class Plaintiff”) and the Yun Group’s counsel as lead counsel.

 

On November 18, 2014, the Yun Group and the Company, which at that point was the only defendant served, entered into a stipulation to transfer of the case to the Southern District of New York. On December 18, 2014, Mr. Levy, who had by then been served, joined in the stipulation. On December 29, 2014, the N.J. district court entered an order transferring the action. The transfer was effected on January 22, 2015, and assigned docket number 1:15-cv-00557-ALC (S.D.N.Y.).

 

Under the schedule stipulated by the parties, the Yun Group was to file an amended complaint within 60 days of the date that the transfer was effected, and the defendants’ date to answer or move was within 60 days of that filing. On April 7, 2015, the Class Plaintiff filed a Second Amended Class Action Complaint (the “CAC”). The CAC also asserts securities law claims against defendants Axiom Capital Management, Inc., Burnham Securities Inc. and ViewTrade Securities, Inc. (collectively, the “Underwriter Defendants”). The CAC alleges that the Company engaged in a fraudulent scheme by engaging in undisclosed and improper lending practices and made misleading representations regarding its underwriting policies, the loan portfolio quality, the loan loss allowance, compliance with U.S. GAAP and its internal control systems.

 

In accordance with the Court’s procedures, the Company and Mr. Levy and the Underwriter Defendants requested a Pre-Motion Conference in anticipation of filing a motion to dismiss the CAC, which was held on June 25, 2015. At the conference, the Court adjourned the date to answer or move in order to provide the Class Plaintiff with time to serve certain overseas defendants. After the conference, the Class Plaintiff voluntarily dismissed Jianming Yin, Jinggen Ling and Xiangdong Xiao from the action, and Long Yi agreed to waive service, which left Huichun Qin as the sole remaining defendant to serve.

 

On November 22, 2016, the Company entered into a Stipulation and Agreement of Settlement (the “Stipulation”) to settle the Securities Class Action. The Stipulation resolves the claims asserted against the Company and certain of its current and former officers and directors in the Securities Class Action without any admission or concession of wrongdoing or liability by the Company or the other defendants.  On June 1, 2017, following a final fairness hearing on May 30, 2017 regarding the proposed settlement, the Court entered a final judgment and order that: (i) dismisses with prejudice the claims asserted in the Securities Class Action against all named defendants in connection with the Securities Class Action, including the Company, and releases any claims that were or could have been asserted that arise from or relate to the facts alleged in the Securities Class Action, such that every member of the settlement class will be barred from asserting such claims in the future; and (ii) approves the payment of $220,000 in cash and the issuance of 950,000 shares of its common stock (the “Settlement Shares”) to members of the settlement class. The Company accrued settlement cost aggregating US$1,863,500 and US$ 690,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2017 and June 30, 2016, respectively. In addition, the Company would incur a payment of $25,000 in cash to class administrator.

 

On July 28, 2017, the Court entered a clarifying order to specify the allocation of attorneys’ fees in accordance with the Stipulation.

 

The Settlement Shares are exempt from registration under Section 3(a)(10) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The settlement does not constitute any admission of fault or wrongdoing by the Company or any of the individual defendants.

 

Two of the Underwriter Defendants, Axiom Capital Management, Inc., and ViewTrade Securities, Inc., have asserted their respective rights to indemnification under the Underwriting Agreements entered into in connection with the Company’s initial public offering and secondary offering. On or about March 16, 2016, CCCR entered into an Advance Funding and Escrow Agreement, under which the CCCR agreed to deposit shares into escrow to fund the advancement obligation, with the initial deposit to be shares valued at Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000), based upon 80% of the 30 day volume weighted average Trading Price (“VWAP”) for each of the 30 consecutive trading days prior to the date of the Agreement.

 

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On February 3, 2015, a purported shareholder KiramKodali filed a putative shareholder derivative complaint in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, captioned KiranKodali v. Huichun Qin, et al., Case No. 15-cv-806. The action alleges that the Company and its current and former officers and directors Huichun Qin, Long Yi, Jianming Yin, Jinggen Ling, Chunfang Shen, John F. Levy, Xiaofang Shen and Chunjiang Yu violated their fiduciary duties, grossly mismanaged the Company and were unjustly enriched based upon the transfer that was the subject of the Internal Review and other grounds substantially similar to those asserted in the class action complaints. Kodali did not serve a demand upon the Company and alleges that demand is excused. The Company and Mr. Levy have been served. An amended derivative complaint was filed on April 20, 2015. On May 29, 2015, the Court “so ordered” a stipulation among Kodali, the Company and Mr. Levy staying all proceedings in the derivative case except for service of process on individual defendants until the earlier of thirty days of termination of the stipulation, dismissal of the class action with prejudice or the date any of the defendants in the class action file an answer to the CAC. The Company believes that this lawsuit is without merit and intends to vigorously defend against it. At this stage of the proceedings, the Company is not able to estimate the probability of success or loss.

 

On May 18, 2015, WFOE filed a civil complaint against Huichun Qin with the Wujiang Region Suzhou City People’s Court claiming Mr. Qin’s misappropriation of RMB 7 million in July 2014. The complaint was rejected due to a procedural issue. The Company has since learned that Mr. Qin has been convicted and sentenced to a term of incarceration of approximately five years. In view of this information, the Company is evaluating its strategic options.

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

 

Not applicable.

 

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

 

On May 11, 2017, the Company sold 60,000 restricted shares to 100 individuals at the purchase price $1.00 per share. All these shares are issued pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act, Regulation S and/or Regulation D promulgated thereunder.

 

On June 21, 2017, the Company sold an aggregate of 650,000 restricted shares to two non-US investors at the purchase price of $0.80 per share. All these shares are issued pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act, Regulation S and/or Regulation D promulgated thereunder.

 

On August 10, 2017, the Company issued 4,500 and 5,500 restricted shares to Axiom Capital Management, Inc. and Michael S. Jacobs, respectively, as compensation for the issuance of a fairness opinion. All these shares are issued pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and/or Regulation D promulgated thereunder.

 

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 

None.

 

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

 

None. 

 

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

The following exhibits are filed herewith:

 

Exhibit No.   Description
     
31.1*   Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
31.2*   Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
32.1**   Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2**   Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101.INS*   XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH*   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL*   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF*   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB*   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE*   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

 

* Filed herewith.
** Furnished herewith. 

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

August 21, 2017 CHINA COMMERCIAL CREDIT, INC.
   
  By: /s/ Mingjie Zhao
    Mingjie Zhao
    Chief Executive Officer
    (Principal Executive Officer)
     
  By: /s/ Long Yi
    Long Yi
   

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

 

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