10-Q 1 mansang_10q.htm QUARTERLY REPORT

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2008
 
     OR
 
[   ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from _____________ to _____________.


Commission File Number: 33-10639-NY

MAN SANG HOLDINGS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 Nevada   87-0539570 
(State of incorporation)  (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 

Suite 2208-14, 22/F., Sun Life Tower, The Gateway,
15 Canton Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
(Address of principal executive offices)

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code) : (852) 2317 5300

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

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

Large accelerated filer                 [  ] Accelerated filer [   ] 
Non-accelerated filer [  ] Smaller reporting company            [X]
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

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

     As of February 12, 2009, 6,382,582 shares of the Registrant's common stock were outstanding.


MAN SANG HOLDINGS, INC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS

      Page
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)
 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as at
December 31, 2008 and March 31, 2008 F-1
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and  
Comprehensive Income for the Three and Nine Months Ended
December 31, 2008 and 2007 F-3
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for  
the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 F-4
 
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements F-6
 
ITEM 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
  Financial Condition and Results of Operations 1
 
ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About
Market Risk 11
 
ITEM 4. Disclosure Controls and Procedures 12
 
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
 
ITEM 6. Exhibits 16
 
SIGNATURES   18


PART 1 - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MAN SANG HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts expressed in thousands, except per share amounts)

As at December 31, 2008 As at March
(Unaudited) 31, 2008
US$       HK$       HK$
ASSETS  
Current assets:
     Cash and cash equivalents 65,769 513,001 603,657
     Marketable securities 2,000 15,603 5,411
     Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
          accounts of HK$27,676 and HK$17,124 as of
          December 31, 2008 and March 31, 2008, respectively 21,273 165,932 165,436
     Completed properties held for sale 20,156 157,214   158,101
     Inventories, net:
          Raw materials 1,686 13,148 14,418
          Work in progress 677 5,281 8,650
          Finished goods 2,816 21,967 26,327
5,179 40,396 49,395
     Prepaid expenses 1,197 9,348 8,114
     Deposits and other receivables, net of allowance for
          doubtful accounts of HK$2,918 as of
          December 31, 2008 and March 31, 2008, respectively 5,087 39,680 30,000
     Deposit on acquisition of land held for development 6,595 51,436 50,526
     Income taxes receivable 556 4,335 5,630
               Total current assets 127,812 996,945 1,076,270
 
Property, plant and equipment 21,597 168,456 172,634
     Accumulated depreciation (8,864)   (69,135) (65,137)
12,733 99,321 107,497
 
Real estate investment 55,544 433,242 422,440
     Accumulated depreciation (2,851) (22,240) (12,745)
  52,693 411,002 409,695
Property under development 23,840 185,955 123,767
Investment in and advance to an affiliate 14 113 104
Deferred tax assets 22 168 505
Goodwill 8,179 63,799 63,799
               Total assets 225,293 1,757,303 1,781,637

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MAN SANG HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - continued
(Amounts expressed in thousands, except per share amount)

As at December 31, 2008 As at March
(Unaudited) 31, 2008
US$       HK$       HK$
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY  
Current liabilities:
     Secured debt – current portion 8,692 67,800   33,300
     Accounts payable 15,552 121,305 123,928
     Accrued payroll and employee benefits 1,133 8,838 9,838
     Receipt in advance 21,329   166,368 181,859
     Loan from minority interests 14,654 114,300 114,300
     China tax payable 1,718 13,404 14,409
     Other accrued liabilities 2,577 20,101 18,502
     Income taxes payable 9,392 73,262 71,266
               Total current liabilities 75,047 585,378 567,402
 
Deferred tax liabilities 1,199 9,353 8,283
Long term secured debt 15,936 124,300 166,500
Minority interests 79,259 618,220 623,475
 
Stockholders' equity:
Series A preferred stock, par value US$0.001 - 1 1
- authorized, issued and outstanding: 100,000 shares;
  (entitled in liquidation to US$2,500 (HK$19,500))
Series B convertible preferred stock, par value US$0.001 - - -
- authorized: 100,000 shares; no shares outstanding
Common stock, par value US$0.001 6 49 49
- authorized: 31,250,000 shares;
  issued and outstanding: 6,382,582 shares
  as at December 31, 2008 and March 31, 2008, respectively
Additional paid-in capital 15,023 117,184 117,184
Retained earnings 37,359 291,403 285,621
Accumulated other comprehensive income 1,464 11,415 13,122
               Total stockholders' equity 53,852 420,052 415,977
               Total liabilities and stockholders' equity 225,293 1,757,303 1,781,637

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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MAN SANG HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
(Amounts expressed in thousands except per share amounts)

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
December 31, December 31,
2008 2007 2008 2007
US$       HK$       HK$       US$       HK$       HK$
Net sales – Pearl operations 9,795 76,404 108,616 34,211 266,845 318,675
             – Real estate operations 238 1,856 - 1,409 10,991 -
10,033 78,260 108,616 35,620 277,836 318,675
Cost of goods (6,575) (51,286) (74,614) (22,299) (173,932) (211,450)
Gross profit 3,458 26,974 34,002 13,321 103,904 107,225
Rental income, gross 794 6,192 1,511 2,379 18,553 4,153
Expenses from real estate investment (551) (4,300) (1,442) (1,691) (13,188)   (4,358)
243 1,892 69 688 5,365 (205)
Selling, general and administrative expenses (4,439) (34,626) (38,665) (11,862) (92,520) (87,801)
Operating (loss) income (738) (5,760) (4,594) 2,147 16,749 19,219
Equity in profit of an affiliate 6 47 - 1 7 -
Realized (loss) gain on sale of marketable securities (882) (6,876) - (882) (6,876) 2,257
Gain on sale of a real estate investment - - 10,485 - - 10,485
Interest income 420 3,279 5,511 1,118 8,719 14,294
Other income 506 3,942 689 655 5,111 1,060
(Loss) Income before income taxes and minority interest (688) (5,368) 12,091 3,039 23,710 47,315
Income taxes expense 79 620 11 (600) (4,683) (5,067)
(Loss) Income before minority interests (609) (4,748) 12,102   2,439 19,027 42,248
Minority interests 170 1,325 (7,873) (1,698) (13,245) (25,426)
Net (loss) income (439) (3,423)   4,229 741 5,782 16,822
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes and  
     minority interests  
    - Foreign currency translation adjustments (71) (551) 2,238 83 650 5,148
    - Unrealized holding (loss) gain on marketable
     securities (315) (2,458) 72 (302) (2,356) 390
    - Reclassification adjustment for realized loss (gain) upon
     sale of marketable securities included in net income for
     the period 283 2,206 - - - (374)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes
     and minority interests (103) (803) 2,310 (219) (1,706) 5,164
Comprehensive (loss) income (542) (4,226) 6,539 522 4,076 21,986
 
Basic (losses) earnings per common share (0.07) (0.53) 0.65 0.11 0.89 2.59
Diluted earnings per common share N/A N/A 0.62 0.11 0.86 2.47
 
Weighted average number of shares of common stock
    - for basic earnings per share 6,382,582 6,382,582 6,382,582 6,382,582 6,382,582 6,382,582
    - for diluted earnings per share 6,382,582 6,382,582 6,382,582 6,382,582 6,382,582 6,382,582

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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MAN SANG HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31
(Unaudited)
(Amounts expressed in thousands)

Nine Months Ended December 31,
2008 2007
     US$      HK$      HK$
Cash flow from operating activities:
Net income 741 5,782 16,822
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
       provided by operating activities:
       Bad debts provision 1,353 10,552 7,380
       Inventory write-down 512 4,000 12,386
       Stock-based compensation expense - - 1,290
       Depreciation and amortization 2,000 15,598 7,987
       Loss (Gain) on sale of marketable securities 882 6,876 (2,257)
       Gain on sale of real estate investment   - - (10,485)
       Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment (332) (2,593) (135)
       Equity in loss of an affiliate (1) (7) -
       Minority interests 1,698 13,245 25,426
       Changes in operating assets and liabilities:    
              Accounts receivable (1,276) (9,948) (23,474)
              Completed properties held for sale 302 2,356 -
              Inventories 682 5,317 (8,208)
              Prepaid expenses (149) (1,165) (4,365)
              Deposits and other receivables (1,212)   (9,453) (2,717)
              Income taxes receivable 166 1,294 753
              Deferred tax assets 43 337 201
              Accounts payable (639) (4,987) 2,961
              Accrued payroll and employee benefits (130) (1,017) 1,092
              Receipt in advance (7,955) (62,046) 186,900
              Other accrued liabilities 5,745 44,811 4,552
              Deferred tax liabilities 94 734 4,283
              China tax payable (129) (1,005) -
              Income taxes payable 256 1,996 1,121
Net cash provided by operating activities 2,651 20,677 221,513
 
Cash flow from investing activities:
       Purchase of property, plant and equipment (429) (3,345) (5,816)
       Purchase of marketable securities (4,718) (36,796) (13)
       Investment in and advance to affiliates - - (107)
       Purchase of property under development (7,891) (61,550) (300,316)
       Deposit on acquisition of land held for development - - (8,261)
       Acquisition of 6% controlling interest in CP&J, net
              of cash acquired - - 75,396
       Net proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 712 5,550 135
       Net proceeds from sale of real estate investment - - 2,942
       Net proceeds from sales of marketable securities 1,781 13,892 4,250
Net cash used in investing activities (10,545) (82,249) (231,790)

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MAN SANG HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31
(Unaudited)
(Amounts expressed in thousands)

Nine Months Ended December 31,
2008 2007
     US$      HK$      HK$
Cash flow from financing activities:
       Net proceeds from issuance of common stock of a  
              listed subsidiary - - 290,370
       Return of capital to stockholders - - (36,112)
       Dividend paid by a listed subsidiary (2,809) (21,910) -
       Increase in secured debt 5,794   45,197 41,084
       Repayment of secured debt (7,243) (56,497) (21,400)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (4,258) (33,210) 273,942
 
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (12,152) (94,782) 263,665
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 77,392 603,657 296,969
Exchange adjustments 529 4,126 12,048
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 65,769 513,001 572,682
 
Supplementary disclosures of cash flow information
Cash paid during the period for:
       Interest paid 1,685 13,146 9,313
       Net income taxes paid (refunded) 161 1,259 (619)

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Man Sang Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2008
(Unaudited)

1. Interim Financial Presentation

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All significant inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain prior period balances have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation.

The accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2008, the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, and the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the nine months ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 and other information disclosed in the related notes are unaudited. The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2008 was derived from the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements at that date. The accompanying condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2008.

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles, (“U.S. GAAP”), pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain information and note disclosures have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as the annual financial statements and, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments, which include only normal recurring adjustments, necessary to fairly state the Company’s consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2008, consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 and cash flows for the nine months ended December 31, 2008 and 2007. The results for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2008 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for year ending March 31, 2009 or for any other interim period or for any future year.

2. Currency Presentations and Foreign Currency Translation

Assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries are translated from their functional currencies to the reporting currencies, at period-end exchange rates, while revenues and expenses are translated at average exchange rates during the period. Adjustments arising from such translation are reported as a separate component of stockholders' equity. Gains or losses from foreign currency transactions are included in the Statement of Operations. Aggregate net foreign currency gains or losses were immaterial for all periods presented in this report.

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The consolidated financial statements of the Company are maintained, and its consolidated financial statements are expressed, in Hong Kong dollars. The translations of Hong Kong dollar amounts into United States dollars are for convenience only and have been made at the rate of HK$7.8 to US$1.0, the approximate free rate of exchange as at December 31, 2008. Such translations should not be construed as representations that Hong Kong dollar amounts could be converted into United States dollars at that rate or any other rate.

3. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (“FSP”) FAS 140-4 and Financial Interpretations (“FIN”) 46(R)-8, Disclosures by Public Entities (Enterprises) about Transfers of Financial Assets and Interest is in Variable Interest Entities (“FSP FAS 140-4”). This disclosure-only FSP improves the transparency of transfers of financial assets and an enterprise’s involvement with variable interest entities, including qualifying special-purpose entities. This FSP is effective for the first reporting period (interim or annual) ending after December 15, 2008, with earlier application encouraged. The adoption of FSP FAS 140-4 and FIN 46(R)-8 did not have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

In October 2008, the FASB issued FSP No. FAS 157-3, Determining the Fair Value of a Financial Asset When the Market for That Asset Is Not Active (“FSP FAS 157-3”). FSP FAS 157-3 provides examples to illustrate key considerations in determining the fair value of a financial asset when the market for that financial asset is not active. FSP FAS 157-3 was effective upon issuance and did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In June 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (“FSP”) Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) No. 03-6-1, “Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities” (“FSP EITF 03-6-1”). This new standard requires that non-vested share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents be treated as participating securities in the computation of earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method. FSP EITF 03-6-1 will be applied retrospectively to all periods presented for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. The Company is currently assessing the impact that FSP EITF 03-6-1 will have on its consolidated financial statements and results of operations for the share-based payment programs currently in place.

In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, “The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles” (“SFAS No. 162”), which is intended to improve financial reporting by identifying a consistent framework or hierarchy for selecting accounting principles to be used in preparing financial statements that are presented in conformity with GAAP for nongovernmental entities. SFAS No. 162 is effective 60 days following the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) approval of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board amendment to AU Section 411, “The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.” The Company does not expect adoption of SFAS No. 162 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In April 2008, the FASB issued FSP No. FAS 142-3, “Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible Assets.” This FSP amends the factors that should be considered in developing renewal or extension assumptions used to determine the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets”. This FSP allows the Company to use its historical experience in renewing or extending the useful life of intangible assets. This FSP is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008 and interim periods within those fiscal years and shall be applied prospectively to intangible assets acquired after the effective date. The Company does not expect the application of this FSP to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133” (“SFAS 161”), which requires enhanced disclosures for derivative and hedging activities. SFAS 161 will become effective beginning with our first quarter of 2009. Early adoption is permitted. The Company has not adopted the standard and does not expect the adoption of SFAS No. 161 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

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4. Earnings Per Share ("EPS")

EPS is calculated in accordance with SFAS No. 128 by application of the two-class method. The two-class method is an earnings allocation formula that determines earnings per share for each class of common stock and participating securities according to dividends declared (or accumulated) and participation rights in undistributed earnings. Per share data is calculated using the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period.

  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
       December 31, 2007      December 31, 2007
  (HK$ in thousands)
Net income  4,229 16,822
Allocation of Series A preferred stock  (65) (259)
Net income available to common stockholders, adjusted  4,164 16,563
Stock options granted by a listed subsidiary  (175) (782)
Net income available to common stockholders including conversion  3,989 15,781
 
  No. of shares No. of shares
Weighted average-shares outstanding  6,382,582 6,382,582
 
HK$ HK$
Net earnings per share 
     Basic  0.65 2.59
     Diluted  0.62 2.47

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Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
     December 31, 2008      December 31, 2008
(HK$ in thousands)
Net (loss) income (3,423) 5,782
Allocation of Series A preferred stock   53 (89)
Net (loss) income available to common stockholders, adjusted (3,370) 5,693
Stock options granted by a listed subsidiary - (178)
Net (loss) income available to common stockholders including conversion (3,370) 5,516
 
  No. of shares No. of shares
Weighted average-shares outstanding 6,382,582 6,382,582
 
  HK$ HK$
Net (losses) earnings per share
     Basic (0.53) 0.89
     Diluted N/A 0.86

5. Disclosure of Geographic Information

All of the Company's sales to unaffiliated customers are coordinated through its subsidiaries in Hong Kong and the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”). The following is an analysis by location of customers:

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
December 31 December 31
      2008       2007       2008       2007
(HK$ in thousands) (HK$ in thousands)
Net sales to unaffiliated customers:
Real estate operations
     PRC 1,856 - 10,991 -
 
Pearl operations  
     Hong Kong 2,759 9,109 13,354 27,888
     North America 18,101 26,891 62,040 87,743
     Europe   42,633   42,207   128,850 119,822
     Asian countries other than Hong Kong 7,005 21,624 39,035   63,066
     Others 5,906 8,785 23,566 20,156
78,260 108,616 277,836 318,675 

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The Company operates primarily in Hong Kong and the PRC. The locations of the Company's identifiable assets are as follows:

As at December 31, As at March 31,
2008      2008
(HK$ in thousands)
Hong Kong 690,370 555,298
PRC 1,066,933   1,226,339
1,757,303 1,781,637

6. Disclosure of Major Customers

During the three months ended December 31, 2008, one customer accounted for 24.9% of total sales. During the nine months ended December 31, 2008, one customer accounted for 16.0% of total sales. During the three months ended December 31, 2007, two customers accounted for 19.1% and 10.4% of total sales, respectively. During the nine months ended December 31, 2007, one customer accounted for 15.7% of total sales. Generally, a substantial percentage of the Company's sales has been made to a small number of customers and is typically on an open account basis.

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7. Segment Information

Reportable segment profit or loss and segment assets are disclosed as follows:

Reportable Segment Profit or Loss, and Segment Assets

Three Months Ended, Nine Months Ended,
December 31 December 31
      2008       2007       2008       2007
(HK$ in thousands)
Revenues from external customers:
     Pearls 76,404 108,616 266,845 318,675
     Real estate, including rental income 8,048 1,511 29,544 4,153
  84,452 110,127 296,389 322,828
 
Operating income (loss):
     Pearls (4,151) 1,658 25,340 37,040
     Real estate (1,609) (6,252) (8,591) (17,821)
(5,760) (4,594) 16,749 19,219
 
Depreciation and amortization:
     Pearls 1,728 1,767 5,153 5,183
     Real estate 3,150 787 9,768   2,115
     Corporate assets   218 230   677 689
5,096 2,784 15,598 7,987
 
Capital expenditure for segment assets:
     Pearls 1,074 939 3,309 5,300
     Real estate 22,793   145,083 62,931 300,832
23,867 146,022 66,240 306,132

As at December 31, As at March 31,
      2008       2008
(HK$ in thousands)
Segment assets:
     Pearls   621,647 648,480
     Real estate investment 1,086,638 1,090,346
     Corporate assets 49,018   42,811
1,757,303 1,781,637
Goodwill:
     Pearls - -
     Real estate investment 63,799 63,799
63,799 63,799

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8. Common Stock and Stock Compensation Plans

A summary of the number of outstanding and exercisable options under the share option scheme adopted on August 2, 2002 by Man Sang International Limited, or MSIL, a subsidiary of the Company (the “Plan”), as at December 31, 2008, and changes during the period then ended is presented as follows:

    Number of Exercise price (with the weighted
        Options       average exercise price in parenthesis)
Outstanding at April 1, 2008 and      HK$0.253, HK$0.233 and HK$0.500
     December 31, 2008             39,000,000   (HK$0.281)
 
      HK$0.253, HK$0.233 and HK$0.500
Exercisable at December 31, 2008             39,000,000 (HK$0.281)

The Company accounts for stock-based compensation in accordance with SFAS No. 123(R), Share-Based Payment (revised 2004). Under the fair value recognition of this statement, stock-based compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the value of the award granted, and recognized over the vesting period. The fair value of each option granted was calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.

As of December 31, 2008, 39,000,000 options were outstanding under the Plan. The weighted average fair value of the options granted was HK$0.10 as of December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively. As of December 31, 2008, the weighted average remaining contractual term of the options was 3.21 years. Stock-based compensation expense was zero and HK$1.3 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively.

9. Acquisition and Investment in affiliates

On April 12, 2007, MSIL totally acquired an additional 6% interest in a project located in Zhuji, China (the “CP&J Project”) and an assignment of a loan in an amount equivalent to approximately HK$10,560,000 for a total consideration of HK$60,000,000. As a result of this acquisition, the Company, through Smartest Man Holdings Limited, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of MSIL, indirectly owns 55% of the issued share capital of China Pearls and Jewellery City Holdings Limited, or CP&J, and a 55% interest in the CP&J Project. The results of operations of CP&J have been included in the consolidated financial statements since that date, under the purchase method according to Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 141, Business Combinations.

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The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition:

  As at
  April 12, 2007
  (HK$ in thousands)
Current assets  190,402
Property, plant and equipment  207,044
Total assets acquired  397,446
  
Current liabilities  (269,236)
Deferred tax liabilities  (1,903)
Long term debt  (140,000)
Total liabilities assumed  (411,139)
Net liability assumed  (13,693)

The minority interest has been reduced to zero and the minority shareholder has not guaranteed the losses and will not provide for additional losses. As such, the Company will absorb 100% of the losses until future earnings materialize, at which time the majority interest shall be credited to the extent of such losses previously absorbed.

Unaudited pro forma results of operation for the nine months ended December 31, 2007, are as follows. The amounts are shown as if the acquisition had occurred at the beginning of the period presented:

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Nine Months Ended
December 31, 2007
(HK$ in thousands)
Pro forma revenues, including rental income 322,828
Pro forma net income 16,228
Earnings per share –  Basic pro forma   2.54
 Diluted pro forma   2.38

The pro forma results have been prepared for comparative purpose only and are not necessarily indicative of the actual results of operations had the acquisition taken place as at the beginning of the periods presented, or the results that may occur in the future. Furthermore, the pro forma results do not give effect to all cost savings or incremental cost that may occur as a result of the integration and consolidation of the acquisition.

10. Secured debt

As at December 31, 2008, secured debt consisted of the following:

(HK$ in thousands)
Secured debt, varying interest rates per annum from 7.5% to 8.2%,
     due July 2009 to September 2010 192,100
Less: current portion (67,800)
Long term debt 124,300

Secured debt generally requires monthly interest payments and repayment of principal when due. Secured debt is secured by guarantees or land under development in the PRC. During the three months ended December 31, 2008, HK$45.2 million secured debt was obtained and HK$56.5 million was settled. As of December 31, 2008, the total gross book value of land securing the debt was HK$231.7 million. As at December 31, 2008, the secured debt bore interest at variable rates, and the weighted average interest rate was 7.99% per annum. During the three months ended December 31, 2008, interest of HK$13.1 million was capitalized.

11. Subsequent event

We entered into a provisional sale and purchase agreement on January 19, 2009 with an independent third party under which we will dispose of a real estate investment for HK$14.0 million. The transaction is scheduled to be completed on or before March 3, 2009.

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

This section and other parts of this Form 10-Q contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are, by their nature, subject to risks and uncertainties. This Act provides a "safe harbor" for forward-looking statements to encourage companies to provide prospective information about themselves so long as they identify these statements as forward-looking and provide meaningful cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ from the projected results. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, including statements regarding industry prospects and future results of operations or financial position, made in this Form 10-Q are forward looking.

Words such as "anticipates," "believes," "expects," "future" and "intends" and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements relating to: our future performance, our expansion efforts, demand for our products; the state of economic conditions and our markets; currency and exchange rate fluctuations; and our ability to meet our liquidity requirements. These forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and analyses made by us in light of our experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors we believe to be appropriate in particular circumstances. However, whether actual results and developments will meet our expectations and predictions depend on a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors, any or all of which could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from our expectations, whether expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements (which may relate to, among other things, the Company's sales, costs and expenses, income, inventory performance, and receivables).

Primarily engaged in the processing and trading of pearls and pearl jewelry products and in real estate investment, our ability to achieve our objectives and expectations are derived at least in part from assumptions regarding economic conditions, consumer tastes, and developments in our competitive environment. The following assumptions, among others, could materially affect the likelihood that we will achieve our objectives and expectations communicated through these forward-looking statements: (i) that low or negative growth in the economies or the financial markets of our customers, particularly in the United States and in Europe, will not further reduce discretionary spending on goods that might be perceived as "luxuries"; (ii) that the Hong Kong dollar will remain pegged to the US dollar at US$1 to HK$7.8; (iii) that customer's choice of pearls vis-à-vis other precious stones and metals will not change adversely; (iv) that we will continue to obtain a stable supply of pearls in the quantities, of the quality and on terms we require; (v) that there will not be a substantial adverse change in the exchange relationship between the renminbi ("RMB") and the Hong Kong or US dollar; (vi) that there will not be a substantial increase in the tax burdens of our subsidiaries operating in the PRC; (vii) that there will not be a substantial change in climate and environmental conditions in the regions where we source pearls that could have a material adverse effect on the supply and pricing of pearls; and (viii) that there will not be a substantial adverse change in the condition of the real estate market in the PRC and in Hong Kong.

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The following discussion of our results of operation, and liquidity and capital resources should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q and with our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2008, which contains a further description of risks and uncertainties related to forward-looking statements, as well as other aspects of our business. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this report. We will not publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements after the date hereof. Readers are urged, however, to review the factors set forth in reports that we file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Overview

The Group had two primary business segments during the nine months ended December 31, 2008.

Our first business segment is engaged in the purchase, processing, assembling, merchandising and wholesale distribution of pearls and jewelry products (“Pearl Operations”). We are one of the world’s largest purchasers and processers of saltwater cultured and freshwater cultured pearls.

Our second business segment, which we commenced in April 2007, is engaged in real estate development and real estate leasing (“Real Estate Operations”). We operate real estate for lease and sale in Hong Kong and the PRC, including (a) an industrial complex (“Man Sang Industrial City”) located in the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone, PRC, (b) China Pearl and Jewellery City (“CP&J City”), a market center with various supporting facilities, including manufacturing, processing, exhibition, hotel and residential facilities, among others, located in Shanxiahu, Zhuji, Zhejiang Province, PRC and (c) commercial and residential properties in Hong Kong (“Hong Kong Properties”). As of December 31, 2008, the occupancy rate, representing the percentage of leasable gross floor area leased, of Man Sang Industrial City and CP&J City was approximately 85.7% and 22.1%, respectively. All Hong Kong properties for lease were vacant as of December 31, 2008.

Net sales for the nine months ended December 31, 2008 decreased by HK$40.9 million, or 12.8%, from HK$318.7 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2007, which was wholly attributable to our Pearl Operations, to HK$277.8 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2008, consisting of HK$266.8 million attributable to our Pearl Operations and HK$11.0 million attributable to our Real Estate Operations. Gross profit decreased by HK$3.3 million, or 3.1%, from HK$107.2 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2007 to HK$103.9 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2008, consisting of HK$97.5 million attributable to our Pearl Operations and HK$6.4 million attributable to our Real Estate Operations. Net income decreased by HK$11.0 million, or 65.6%, from HK$16.8 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2007 to HK$5.8 million for the nine months December 31, 2008.

Future Trends

The PRC economy continued its growth in 2008, continuing a pattern of double-digit or near double-digit growth in gross domestic product (“GDP”) over the past five years. The GDP of the PRC increased by approximately RMB2.4 trillion, or 11%, from approximately RMB21.1 trillion in 2006 to approximately RMB23.5 trillion in 2007. However, China’s GDP growth slowed down to approximately 9% percent in 2008, as, among other factors, the spreading financial crisis lowered foreign demand for Chinese goods. The financial crisis, if it continues, may further slow future economic growth in the PRC.

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Recent disruptions in global financial markets and banking systems due to the financial crisis have also made credit and capital markets more difficult for companies to access. Continuing volatility in the credit and capital markets could potentially impair our and our customers’ ability to access these markets and increase associated costs. In addition, the recent turmoil in the financial markets may have an adverse effect on customer spending patterns. A recessionary economic cycle, higher interest rates, higher fuel and other energy costs, inflation, increases in commodity prices, higher levels of unemployment, higher consumer debt levels, higher tax rates and other changes in tax laws or other economic factors could adversely affect consumer demand for the products we sell and properties we sell and lease, which could adversely affect our results of operations.

We believe that the majority of markets where we operate will be negatively affected by the financial crisis during the last quarter of fiscal year 2009. We will continue to monitor the effects of the financial crisis in the markets where we operate and to adopt the appropriate business and financial management policies to ensure that we are able to further develop our market share in our core markets.

According to the National Bureau of Statistics of China, China’s overall national inflation rate, as represented by the general consumer price index, was approximately 1.5% and 4.8% in 2006 and 2007, respectively. In 2008, the inflation rate in China was approximately 6.3%. Increases in inflation affect our financial performance by increasing certain of our operating expenses including labor costs, leases, and selling and general administrative expenses. Although increases in inflation have not had a material impact on our operations in the past, if such increases continue, they may have an adverse effect on our operations in the future.

Pearl Operations

Economic conditions have recently deteriorated significantly in many countries and regions, including the markets in which we conduct our Pearl Operations, and may remain depressed for the foreseeable future. If unfavorable economic conditions continue to challenge the consumer environment, our business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows could be adversely affected. Our Pearl Operations in Europe have exhibited a relatively strong performance during the first three quarters of fiscal year 2009. However, we do not expect to maintain these performance levels in the short-term due to a recent deterioration of economic conditions. As a result, we are in the process of adopting more conservative policies, including shortening the credit terms we provide to our customers and closely monitoring our customer’s payment history, to ensure that we maintain adequate liquidity to fund our operations. Our Pearl Operations are geographically diverse and we believe we are well-positioned to react to deteriorating global market conditions.

Real Estate Operations

During the nine months ended December 31, 2008, conditions in the PRC real estate market deteriorated significantly. The deterioration was largely due to macroeconomic policies and austerity measures implemented by the PRC Government with respect to the PRC real estate market, as well as a material downturn in the global financial market, which has resulted in tightened monetary policy in the PRC and worldwide. As the economic crisis has accelerated in the United States and Europe, the PRC Government has launched and announced various financial stimulus plans to limit the impact on the domestic economy. These plans include: elimination of barriers to access credit for businesses; support for small and medium-sized enterprises; the promotion of additional lending by China’s three policy banks (China Development Bank, China Export and Import Bank and China Agricultural Development Bank); reductions in housing down payment requirements and cuts in mortgage rates to promote the residential property market; and exemptions on real estate sales tax to certain homeowners. We believe that the property industry as a whole will benefit from such plans.

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The management of the Company remains optimistic about the medium and long term development of the property market in China. While we recognize that an unbalanced supply-demand relationship may persist in the property market, we believe that demand in the property market is driven by a long term trends in the PRC, such as increasing incomes, a growing population, overall and in particular a growing middle class, continued urbanization, and a desire for improved living conditions. We believe that challenges to the property market in China are cyclical in nature and that such challenges can be met with sound management and appropriate business and marketing strategies. We have attempted to meet these challenges with a continued emphasis on enhancing operating efficiency, improving the quality of our products and strictly controlling the development costs associated with our China Pearls and Jewellery Project (“CP&J Project”).

Results of Operations

For the Nine-Month Period Ended December 31, 2008 compared to the Nine-Month Period Ended December 31, 2007.

Sales and Gross Profit

Net sales attributable to our Pearl Operations decreased by HK$51.9 million, or 16.3%, from HK$318.7 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2007 to HK$266.8 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2008. Net sales of assembled jewelry increased by HK$0.9 million, or 0.5%, from HK$180.1 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2007 to HK$181.0 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2008. Net sales of South Sea pearls decreased by HK$42.0 million, or 36.0%, from HK$116.6 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2007 to HK$74.6 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2008. Net sales of freshwater pearls decreased by HK$8.7 million, or 52.4%, from HK$16.7 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2007 to HK$8.0 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2008. Decreases in net sales attributable to our Pearl Operations were primarily due to a decrease in market demand in the United States and Asian countries, including Hong Kong, due to the relative weakness of the United States economy and the continued global financial crisis.

Net sales to the United States and Asia markets decreased for the nine months ended December 31, 2008 due to the continued weakness of the domestic economies in these markets. Net sales to the United States market decreased by HK$25.7 million, or 29.3%, from HK$87.7 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2007 to HK$62.0 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2008. Net sales to the Asia market decreased by HK$38.6 million, or 42.4%, from HK$91.0 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2007 to HK$52.4 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2008.

Net sales to the Europe market increased for the nine months ended December 31, 2008 due to the relative strength of Europe’s economy. Net sales to the Europe market increased by HK$9.1 million, or 7.5%, from HK$119.8 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2007 to HK$128.9 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2008.

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Gross profit attributable to our Pearl Operations decreased by HK$9.7 million, or 9.1%, from HK$107.2 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2007 to HK$97.5 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2008. The decrease in gross profit was primarily attributable to the decrease in net sales to the United States and the Asia markets, which was partially offset by the increase in net sales to the Europe market.

Gross profit margin attributable to our Pearl Operations increased from 33.6% for the nine months ended December 31, 2007 to 36.5% for the nine months ended December 31, 2008. The increase in gross profit margin was primarily due to our continued (a) implementation of effective cost controls, (b) enhancement of production efficiency due to the acquisition of new machinery and (c) shift in our focus to sales of higher value jewelry products.

Net sales attributable to our Real Estate Operations was HK$11.0 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2008. Gross profit attributable to real estate sales in our Real Estate Operations was HK$6.4 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2008. Gross profit margin attributable to real estate sales in our Real Estate Operations was 58.4% for the nine months ended December 31, 2008. We had not yet commenced real estate sales during the corresponding nine months ended December 31, 2007.

Rental Income

Gross rental income increased by HK$14.4 million, or 346.7%, from HK$4.2 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2007 to HK$18.6 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2008. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase of HK$13.0 million in rental income attributable to CP&J City. We did not have any rental income attributable to CP&J City for the nine months ended December 31, 2007. In addition, we had additional rental income of HK$2.0 million from our operations at Man Sang Industrial City as additional units which had been held for self-use were leased to customers.

Selling, General and Administrative Expense ("SG&A expense")

SG&A expense increased by HK$4.7 million, or 5.4%, from HK$87.8 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2007 to HK$92.5 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2008. The increase was primarily due to an increase of HK$3.2 million in bad debt provisions and an increase of HK$0.6 million in selling and administrative expenses associated with CP&J City.

As a percentage of net sales, SG&A expense increased by 5.7% from 27.6% for the nine months ended December 31, 2007 to 33.3% for the nine months ended December 31, 2008.

Interest Income

Interest income decreased by HK$5.6 million from HK$14.3 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2007 to HK$8.7 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2008. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in interest rates during the nine months ended December 31, 2008 as compared to the same period in 2007.

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Income Tax Expense

Income tax expense decreased by HK$0.4 million, or 7.6%, from HK$5.1 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2007 to HK$4.7 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2008. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in taxable income for the nine months ended December 31, 2008, resulting in a decrease of HK$3.2 million in tax payable for the period, as compared to the same period in 2007. The decrease was partially offset by an increase in land appreciation tax of HK$2.1 million that was levied on our sales of real estate in the PRC during the nine months ended December 31, 2008. With the implementation of the new enterprise income tax law, we expect the enterprise income tax levied on our subsidiaries in the PRC to increase by 1% to 3% on an annual basis from 15% in 2008 to 25% in 2012. The impact on the increased enterprise income tax rate was minimal as our PRC subsidiaries had insignificant taxable income which was subject to the increased enterprise income tax rate for the nine months ended December 31, 2008.

We had not yet commenced real estate sales during the corresponding nine months ended December 31, 2007.

Net Income

As a result of the foregoing and a realized loss of HK$6.9 million on the sale of marketable securities for the nine months ended December 31, 2008, net income decreased by HK$11.0 million, or 65.6% from HK$16.8 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2007 to HK$5.8 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2008.

Results of Operations

For the Three-Month Period Ended December 31, 2008 compared to the Three-Month Period Ended December 31, 2007.

Sales and Gross Profit

Net sales attributable to our Pearl Operations decreased by HK$32.2 million, or 29.7%, from HK$108.6 million for the three months ended December 31, 2007 to HK$76.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2008. Net sales of assembled jewelry decreased by HK$6.7 million, or 10.0%, from HK$66.8 million for the three months ended December 31, 2007 to HK$60.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2008. Net sales of South Sea pearls decreased by HK$22.6 million, or 63.9%, from HK$35.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2007 to HK$12.8 million for the three months ended December 31, 2008. Decreases in net sales attributable to our Pearl Operations were primarily due to a decrease in market demand in the United States and Asian countries, including Hong Kong, due to the relative weakness of the United States economy and global financial crisis.

Net sales to the United States and Asia markets decreased for the three months ended December 31, 2008 due to the relative weakness of economies in these markets. Net sales to the United States market decreased by HK$8.8 million, or 32.7%, from HK$26.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2007 to HK$18.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2008. Net sales to the Asia market decreased by HK$21.0 million, or 68.2%, from HK$30.7 million for the three months ended December 31, 2007 to HK$9.7 million for the three months ended December 31, 2008.

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Net sales to the Europe market increased for the three months ended December 31, 2008 due to the relative strength of Europe’s economy. Net sales to the Europe market increased by HK$0.4 million, or 1.0%, from HK$42.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2007 to HK$42.6 million for the three months ended December 31, 2008.

Gross profit attributable to our Pearl Operations decreased by HK$8.4 million, or 23.7%, from HK$34.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2007 to HK$25.6 million for the three months ended December 31, 2008. The decrease in gross profit was primarily attributable to the decrease in net sales to the United States and the Asia markets, which was partially offset by the increase in net sales to the Europe market.

Gross profit margin attributable to our Pearl Operations increased from 31.3% for the three months ended December 31, 2007 to 33.5% for the three months ended December 31, 2008. The increase in gross profit margin was primarily due to our continued (a) implementation of effective cost control measures, (b) enhancement of production efficiency by new machinery acquired and (c) shift in our sales focus to sales of higher value jewelry products.

Net sales attributable to our Real Estate Operations was HK$1.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2008. Gross profit attributable to real estate sales in our Real Estate Operations was HK$1.3 million for the three months ended December 30, 2008. Gross profit margin attributable to real estate sales in our Real Estate Operations was 61.4% for the three months ended December 31, 2008. We had not yet commenced real estate sales during the corresponding three months ended December 31, 2007.

Rental Income

Gross rental income increased by HK$4.7 million, or 309.8%, from HK$1.5 million for the three months ended December 31, 2007 to HK$6.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2008. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase of HK$4.3 million in rental income attributable to CP&J City and an increase in rental income of HK$0.4 million from Man Sang Industrial City as additional units which had been held for self-use were leased to customers.

Selling, General and Administrative Expense ("SG&A expense")

SG&A expenses decreased by HK$4.0 million, or 10.4%, from HK$38.7 million for the three months ended December 31, 2007 to HK$34.6 million for the three months ended December 31, 2008. The decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease of HK$3.4 million in bad debt provisions.

As a percentage of net sales, our SG&A expenses decreased by 8.6% from 35.6% for the three months ended December 31, 2007 to 44.2% for the three months ended December 31, 2008.

Interest Income

Interest income decreased by HK$2.2 million, or 40.5%, from HK$5.5 million for the three months ended December 31, 2007 to HK$3.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2008. The decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease in interest rates during the three months ended December 31, 2008 as compared to the same period in 2007.

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Income Tax Expense

Income tax credit increased by HK$0.6 million, or 5,536.4%, from HK$11,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2007 to HK$0.6 million for the three months ended December 31, 2008, due to a loss before taxes of HK$5.4 million incurred for the three months ended December 31, 2008.

Net Income

As a result of the foregoing and a realized loss of HK$6.9 million on the sale of marketable securities for the three months ended December 31, 2008, net income decreased by HK$7.7 million, or 183.3%, from net income of HK$4.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2007 to a net loss of HK$3.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2008.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

We operate in a capital intensive industry. Our liquidity requirements relate primarily to investing in real estate development, capital expenditures, payments on bank borrowings and servicing our working capital. Our liquidity resources include cash-on-hand, banking facilities, funds generated from internal operations, disposition of properties and proceeds from the issuance of common stock.

Our liquidity position is primarily affected by our inventory levels of raw materials such as pearls and diamonds, the amount of completed properties held for sale, the level of our accounts payables and receivables and our ability to obtain external financing to meet our debt obligations and to finance our capital expenditures. As of December 31, 2008, we had accounts payable of HK$107.4 million and significant capital commitments of HK$147.0 million during the next four years related to the continued development of CP&J City. We expect to meet these payables and capital commitments primarily through the use of our internal resources and debt financing.

Working Capital

Working capital decreased by HK$97.3 million, or 19.1%, from HK$508.9 million as of March 31, 2008 to HK$411.6 million as of December 31, 2008. This decrease was primarily due to a decrease of HK$90.7 million in cash and cash equivalents and a decrease of HK$9.0 million in inventory.

Cash Balances

Cash balances decreased by HK$90.7 million, or 15.0%, from HK$603.7 million as of March 31, 2008 to HK$513.0 million as of December 31, 2008. This decrease was primarily due to cash outflows of HK$61.6 million for capital expenditures in relation to CP&J City, cash outflows of HK$22.9 million for net investments of marketable securities, a dividend payment of HK$21.9 million by a listed subsidiary and cash outflow of HK$11.3 million for net repayment of secured debt. Decreases in cash balances were partially offset by net cash inflows of HK$20.7 million from operating activities.

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Current Ratio

Our current ratio decreased from 1.9 as of March 31, 2008 to 1.7 as of December 31, 2008. The decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease of HK$79.1 million in current assets and an increase of HK$18.2 million in current liabilities.

Cash Flows

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities

Net cash provided by operating activities decreased by HK$200.8 million, or 90.7%, from HK$221.5 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2007 to HK$20.7 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2008. This decrease was primarily due to a decrease of HK$186.9 million in cash receipts for deposits received for sales of units at CP&J City and a decrease of HK$39.4 million in cash receipts from customers in our Pearl Operations, due to a decrease of HK$51.8 million in net sales.

Net Cash Used in Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities decreased by HK$149.5 million, or 64.5%, from HK$231.8 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2007 to HK$82.2 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2008. This decrease was primarily due to a decrease in cash outflows for capital expenditures incurred in the construction of CP&J City. Cash outflows for capital expenditures incurred in construction activities decreased by HK$238.7 million, or 79.5%, from HK$300.3 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2007 to HK$61.6 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2008. The decrease in net cash used in investing activities was partially offset by an increase of HK$27.1 million in cash outflows for net investment in marketable securities.

We did not have any cash inflows from acquisition of controlling interest in the nine months ended December 31, 2008, as compared to cash inflows of HK$79.6 million in the nine months ended December 31, 2007, primarily as a result of cash of HK$75.4 million acquired as part of our acquisition of a controlling interest in CP&J City on April 12, 2007.

Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities

Net cash provided by financing activities in the nine months ended December 31, 2007 was HK$273.9 million, primarily as a result of cash inflow of HK$290.4 million from issuance of common stock of a listed subsidiary, as compared to net cash used in financing activities in the nine months ended December 31, 2008 of HK$33.2 million, primarily as a result of dividends of HK$21.9 million paid by a listed subsidiary and net cash repayments of secured debt of HK$11.3 million.

Inventories for our Pearl Operations

Inventories for our Pearl Operations decreased by HK$9.0 million, or 18.2%, from HK$49.4 million as of March 31, 2008 to HK$40.4 million as of December 31, 2008. The decrease in inventories was primarily attributable to a decrease of inventory purchases in response to a decrease in demand in the United States and Asia markets.

Inventory turnover period increased by 0.5 months, from 1.9 months for the nine months ended December 31, 2007 to 2.4 months for the nine months ended December 31, 2008. The increase was primarily due to a decrease in sales turnover for the nine months ended December 31, 2008.

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Accounts Receivable for Pearl Operations

Accounts receivable for our Pearl Operations increased by HK$1.1 million, or 1.3%, from HK$85.7 million as of March 31, 2008 to HK$86.8 million as of December 31, 2008. The average debtor turnover period increased by 0.8 months from 2.1 months for the nine months ended December 31, 2007 to 2.9 months for the nine months ended December 31, 2008. These increases were primarily due to an increase in net sales made to customers utilizing credit as opposed to cash.

Secured Debt

Secured debt decreased by HK$7.7 million, or 3.9%, from HK$199.8 million as of March 31, 2008 to HK$192.1 million as of December 31, 2008. Secured debt consists primarily of long-term and short-term bank borrowings in Renminbi for the development of CP&J City and is secured primarily by the land of CP&J City.

Working Capital Facilities

Available working capital facilities increased by HK$7.3 million, or 1.8%, from HK$414.8 million as of March 31, 2008 to HK$422.1 million as of December 31, 2008. The increase was primarily due to an increase in the amount of our bank facilities to meet our anticipated future liquidity requirements. Available working capital facilities include letter of credit arrangements, import loans, overdraft and other facilities. All such banking facilities bear interest at floating rates generally offered by banks in Hong Kong and the PRC, and are subject to periodic review. As of December 31, 2008, we had secured loans of HK$192.1 million and unutilized working capital facilities of HK$230.0 million.

We expect to require additional cash in order to fund our ongoing business needs and expand our operations. We have not encountered any difficulties in meeting our current cash obligations and expect to continue meeting our liquidity and cash needs through cash-on-hand, funds generated from internal operations and banking facilities, disposition of properties and proceeds from the issuance of common stock. In this regard, we believe that our existing cash, cash equivalents, banking facilities and funds to be generated from internal operations will be sufficient to meet our anticipated future liquidity requirements for the next 12 months. We believe that our sources of working capital, specifically our cash flow from operations, available banking facilities and accessible private and public offerings of debt and equity securities, are adequate for us to meet our anticipated future liquidity requirements.

Inflation

Although neither inflation nor deflation in the past has had a material adverse impact on our results of operations, increases in inflation rates in the future may materially and adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. For further discussion on inflationary trends in China and the possible impact of such trends on our operations, see “Part I. Financial Information – Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation – Future Trends” of this Form 10-Q.

Seasonality

Our business is subject to seasonal fluctuations. The bulk of the sales from our Pearl Operations occur during the months of March, June and September when major international jewelry trade shows are held in Hong Kong. Accordingly, the results of any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results that might be expected during a full year.

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Contractual Obligations

The following table sets forth information regarding our outstanding contractual and commercial commitments as at December 31, 2008:

Contractual Obligations  Payments Due by Period
Total  Less than   1-3 years   3-5 years   More than  
            1 year                      5 years  
HK$ in thousands
Long term debt (1)  192,100 67,800 124,300 - -
Capital commitment obligations     147,212 102,089 45,123 -   -
Operating lease obligations     34,486    14,167     17,866     2,453    -
Total contractual obligations     373,798    184,056   187,289   2,453   -

(1) Excluding interest on long term bank loans.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

As of December 31, 2008, we had no derivative contracts, such as forward contracts and options, to hedge against foreign exchange fluctuations.

We denominate a substantial majority of our sales in either U.S. dollars or Hong Kong dollars. In the nine months ended December 31, 2008, we made approximately 44.5% of our purchases in U.S. dollars, 41.4% of our purchases in Hong Kong dollars and 5.1% of our purchases in Renminbi. Since the Hong Kong dollar remained "pegged" to the U.S. dollar at consistent rates, we feel that the exposure of our sales proceeds to foreign exchange fluctuations is minimal. The Chinese government no longer pegs the RMB to the U.S. dollar, but has a currency policy letting the RMB trade in a narrow band against a basket of currencies. We do not consider the fluctuation of the Renminbi to be significant to our operations as we believe that the risk of a substantial fluctuation of the RMB exchange rate remains low. As at December 31, 2008, we have bank borrowings of HK$192.1 million denominated in Renminbi.

Because the majority of our purchases are made in currencies which we believe present a low risk of appreciation or devaluation and our sales are made in U.S. dollars, we believe that our currency risk for the foreseeable future should not be material. As a result, we have not entered into any derivative contracts, such as forward contracts and options, to hedge against foreign exchange fluctuations during the nine months ended December 31, 2008.

We are exposed to interest rate risk resulting from fluctuations in interest rates. As of December 31, 2008, we had borrowed approximately HK$192.1 million under floating rate credit facilities. All such banking facilities bear interest at floating rates generally offered by banks in Hong Kong and the PRC and are subject to periodic review. Fluctuations in interest rates can lead to significant fluctuations in the fair value of our debt obligations. We closely monitor interest rate risk and consider using appropriate financial instruments to hedge any exposure. However, we do not currently use any derivative instruments to manage our interest rate risk.

Given the relative price stability associated with the raw materials used in our products, we believe our commodity price risk should not be material.

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ITEM 4. DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

We maintain a system of disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) designed to provide reasonable assurance as to the reliability of our published financial statements and other disclosures included in our reports under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. In accordance with Rule 13a-15(b) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 2008, the end of the period covered by this Form 10-Q. Based on such evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of December 31, 2008 to provide reasonable assurance that information we are required to disclose under applicable laws and regulations is (1) recorded, processed, summarized and reported in a timely manner; and (2) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer do not expect that our disclosure controls or internal controls will prevent all error and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the 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 controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within our Company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people or by management override of the control. The design of any system of controls also is based partly on certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

No change was made in our internal control over financial reporting during the nine months ended December 31, 2008 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting, other than as described immediately below under the heading “Remediation of Past Material Control Weaknesses”.

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Remediation of Past Material Control Weaknesses

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of the end of the fiscal year covered by our Form 10-K filed on June 27, 2008. This evaluation was based on (a) the framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”) in Internal Control-Integrated Framework. In order to assist our management to evaluate the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting, we also engaged BDO McCabe Lo Limited, an independent registered public accounting firm, to perform a high level risk assessment. Based on this evaluation, we identified a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting prior to the filing of our Form 10-K on June 27, 2008.

During fiscal year 2008, we significantly expanded our property development operations, which involve property development and sales of new properties. Accounting for these transactions involves complex accounting principles and requires specialized personnel with specific U.S. GAAP knowledge and experience. During fiscal year 2008 we accounted for portions of our new property sales as liabilities, which is not in accordance with U.S. GAAP principles. In addition, we accounted for portions of our new property sales as revenues without reference to U.S. GAAP principles, which set specific initial investment thresholds to account for such transactions as sales. As a result of this practice, we were required to make adjustments in our financial statements to properly reflect U.S. GAAP principles. These adjustments were made prior to the issuance of our Form 10-K filed on June 27, 2008.

In order to rectify this material weakness, we have implemented additional procedures to ensure that our accounting for property development and sales of new properties is presented fairly in all material respects in accordance with U.S. GAAP principles. These procedures include the following:

  • We have instituted monthly business reviews led by our Chief Executive Officer and monthly operating and financial statement reviews by various levels of our management team, including our executive officers;

  • We are taking steps to create a new disclosure review group in order to further formalize our internal review processes related to preparation of our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and other public disclosures, which will include directors, executive management, senior financial management and senior operating personnel;

  • We are expanding our educational assistance to all our accounting staff to ensure a thorough and consistent understanding of changes in accounting principles and modifications and enhancement in our internal controls and procedures.

In addition, we will consult external accounting professionals when encountering new and complex accounting transactions and will continue to refine and enhance our internal control procedures. Accordingly, management believes that the accounting for property development and sales of new properties included in this Form 10-Q fairly presents in all material respects our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented.

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We are not currently involved in any material litigation, and we are not aware of any pending or threatened litigation or similar proceedings that could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations. From time to time, we may be subject to various claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

We face a number of risks related to the recent financial crisis and severe tightening in the global credit markets.

The ongoing global financial crisis affecting the banking system and financial markets has resulted in a severe tightening in credit markets, a low level of liquidity in many financial markets, and extreme volatility in credit and equity markets. If these conditions continue or worsen, our cost of borrowing may increase and it may become more difficult to obtain financing for our operations or investments. This financial crisis could also impact our business in other ways, including:

Economic Downturns in the Markets in Which We Operate. Sustained downturns in the Asia, United States and Europe markets in which we operate may result in a continued decline in demand for our products and have a negative result on our financial condition and results of operations over the next several fiscal quarters and possibly beyond.

Potential Deferment of Purchases and Orders by Customers. Uncertainty about current and future global economic conditions may cause consumers, businesses and governments to defer purchases in response to tighter credit, decreased cash availability and declining consumer confidence. Accordingly, future demand for our products could differ materially from our current expectations, which could have a negative result on our financial condition and results of operations.

Liquidity Issues with our Customers. We generate a significant amount of accounts receivable sales from our customers. In January 2009, one of our existing customers in the United States filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. If other customers encounter liquidity issues or are forced to seek bankruptcy protection, then we could encounter delays or defaults in payments owed to us which could adversely impact our financial condition and results of operations. Our allowance for doubtful accounts increased by HK$10.5 million, or 61.5%, from HK$17.1 million as of March 31, 2008 to HK$27.7 million as of December 31, 2008. Allowance for doubtful accounts as a percentage of gross accounts receivable increased from 10.4% as of March 31, 2008 to 16.7% as of December 31, 2008.

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Negative Impact from Increased Financial Pressures on Key Suppliers. Our ability to meet customers’ demands depends, in part, on our ability to obtain timely and adequate delivery of materials from our suppliers. If certain key suppliers were to become capacity constrained or insolvent as a result of the financial crisis, it could result in a reduction or interruption in supplies or a significant increase in the price of supplies and adversely impact our financial condition and results of operations. In addition, credit constraints of key suppliers could result in accelerated payment of accounts payable by us, impacting our cash flow.

Reduction of Discretionary Spending by Retail Customers. Our results of operations are impacted by the discretionary spending of retail customers, both of our pearl and jewelry products and the products of our tenants at Man Sang Industrial City and CP&J City. Discretionary spending is affected by many factors, including, among others, general business conditions, interest rates, inflation, consumer debt levels, the availability of consumer credit, currency exchange rates, taxation, electricity power rates, gasoline prices, unemployment trends and other matters that influence consumer confidence and spending. Many of these factors are outside of our control. Retail customers’ purchases of discretionary items, including our products, could decline during periods when disposable income is lower or in periods of actual or perceived unfavorable economic conditions, which could adversely impact our financial condition and results of operations.

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

On July 10, 2007, Man Sang International (B.V.I.) Limited (the “Vendor”), our wholly owned subsidiary, entered into a Placing Agreement (the “Placing Agreement”) with ICEA Securities Limited as the placing agent (the “Placing Agent”), whereby the Placing Agent agreed to place 200,000,000 existing shares of Man Sang International Limited, or MSIL, (the “Placing Shares”) with institutional or professional investors at a price of HK$1.48 per Placing Share (or approximately US$0.19) per share (the “Placing Price”) to raise approximately HK$296.0 million (or approximately US$38.0 million), before expenses (the “Placing”). Pursuant to the Placing Agreement, the Placing Agent is entitled to receive two percent (2.0%) of the aggregate value of the Placing Shares at the Placing Price. The Placing Shares represent approximately 19.9% of the existing issued share capital of MSIL. The placement proceeds are intended to be used for our general working capital.

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

None.

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

     3.1      Restated Articles of Incorporation of Man Sang Holdings, Inc., including the Certificate of Designation, Preferences and Rights of a Series of 100,000 Shares of Preferred Stock, $.001 Par Value, Designated “Series A Preferred Stock,” filed on January 12, 1996. (1)
   
  3.2 Certificate of Designation, Preferences and Rights of a Series of 100,000 Shares of Preferred Stock, $.001 Par Value, Designated “Series B Preferred Stock,” dated April 1, 1996. (2)
   
3.3 Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Designation, Preferences and Rights of the Series A Preferred Stock. (3)
 
3.4 Amended and Restated Bylaws of Man Sang Holdings, Inc., amended and effective as of December 14, 2007. (4)
 
10.1 Service Agreement, dated August 31, 2006, between Man Sang International Limited and Cheng Chung Hing. (5)
 
10.2 Service Agreement, dated August 31, 2006, between Man Sang International Limited and Cheng Tai Po. (5)
 
10.3 Agreement for the Sale and Purchase of Shares in China Pearls and Jewelry City Holdings Limited dated March 8, 2007 by and between Tiptop Sky Holdings Limited and Smartest Man Holdings Limited. (6)
 
10.4 Placing Agreement, dated July 10, 2007, by and between Man Sang International (B.V.I.) Limited and ICEA Securities Limited, relating to the placement of 200,000,000 existing shares of Man Sang International Limited. (7)
 
10.5 Man Sang Holdings, Inc. 2007 Stock Option Plan. (8)
   
16.1 Letter dated May 31, 2007 from Moores Rowland Mazars to the Securities and Exchange Commission. (9)
   
31.1

Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer.

   
31.2

Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer.

 

32.1

Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer.
 

32.2

Section 1350 Certification of Chief Financial Officer.

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(1)      Incorporated by reference to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K dated January 8, 1996.
   
(2)

Incorporated by reference to the Company’s registration statement on Form 8-A dated June 17, 1996.

   
(3)

Incorporated by reference to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K dated November 23, 2005.

   
(4)       Incorporated by reference to the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q dated December 31, 2007.
 
(5) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K dated March 31, 2008.
 
(6) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K dated March 12, 2007.
 
(7) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K dated July 12, 2007.
 
(8) Incorporated by reference to the appendix filed with the Company’s Proxy Statement for the 2007 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
 
(9) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K dated June 4, 2007.

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SIGNATURES

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

  MAN SANG HOLDINGS, INC. 
 
Date: February 12, 2009 
  By:   /s/ CHENG Chung Hing, Ricky  
  CHENG Chung Hing, Ricky 
  Chairman of the Board, President, 
  Chief Executive Officer 

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.

Description
 
3.1     

Restated Articles of Incorporation of Man Sang Holdings, Inc., including the Certificate of Designation, Preferences and Rights of a Series of 100,000 Shares of Preferred Stock, $.001 Par Value, Designated “Series A Preferred Stock,” filed on January 12, 1996. (1)

 
3.2

Certificate of Designation, Preferences and Rights of a Series of 100,000 Shares of Preferred Stock, $.001 Par Value, Designated “Series B Preferred Stock,” dated April 1, 1996. (2)

 
3.3

Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Designation, Preferences and Rights of the Series A Preferred Stock. (3)

 
3.4

Amended and Restated Bylaws of Man Sang Holdings, Inc., amended and effective as of December 14, 2007. (4)

 
10.1

Service Agreement, dated August 31, 2006, between Man Sang International Limited and Cheng Chung Hing. (5)

 
10.2

Service Agreement, dated August 31, 2006, between Man Sang International Limited and Cheng Tai Po. (5)

 
10.3

Agreement for the Sale and Purchase of Shares in China Pearls and Jewelry City Holdings Limited dated March 8, 2007 by and between Tiptop Sky Holdings Limited and Smartest Man Holdings Limited. (6)

 
10.4

Placing Agreement, dated July 10, 2007, by and between Man Sang International (B.V.I.) Limited and ICEA Securities Limited, relating to the placement of 200,000,000 existing shares of Man Sang International Limited. (7)

 
10.5

Man Sang Holdings, Inc. 2007 Stock Option Plan. (8)

 
16.1 Letter dated May 31, 2007 from Moores Rowland Mazars to the Securities and Exchange Commission. (9)
 
31.1      Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer.
 
31.2

Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer.

 
32.1

Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer.

 
32.2

Section 1350 Certification of Chief Financial Officer.

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(1)       Incorporated by reference to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K dated January 8, 1996.
 
(2)       Incorporated by reference to the Company’s registration statement on Form 8-A dated June 17, 1996.
 
(3) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K dated November 23, 2005.
 
(4) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q dated December 31, 2007.
 
(5) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K dated March 31, 2008.
 
(6) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K dated March 12, 2007.
 
(7) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K dated July 12, 2007.
 
(8) Incorporated by reference to the appendix filed with the Company’s Proxy Statement for the 2007 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
 
(9) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K dated June 4, 2007.

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