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14-Nov-2008
Quarterly Report
Item 2(a). Discussion for the Interim Operations and Financial Condition
Introduction
Management's discussion and analysis of results of operations and financial condition ("MD&A") is provided as a supplement to the accompanying financial statements and footnotes to help provide an understanding of our financial condition, changes in financial condition and results of operations. The MD&A is organized as follows:
o Caution concerning forward-looking statements and risk factors. This
section discusses how certain forward-looking statements made by us
throughout the MD&A and in the financial statements are based on our
present expectations about future events and are inherently susceptible
to uncertainty and changes in circumstances.
o Overview. This section provides a general description of our business,
as well as recent developments that we believe are important in
understanding the results of operations and to anticipate future trends
in those operations.
o Results of operations. This section provides an analysis of our results
of operations for the three months and nine months ended September 30,
2008 compared to the same period in 2007. A brief description is
provided of transactions and events, including any related party
transactions that affect the comparability of the results being
analyzed.
o Liquidity and capital resources. This section provides an analysis of
our financial condition and cash flows for the nine months ended
September 30, 2008 and 2007.
o Critical accounting policies. This section provides an analysis of the
significant estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of
assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities.
Caution Concerning Forward-looking Statements and Risk Factors
We have sought to identify what we believe to be the most significant risks to our business, but we cannot predict whether, or to what extent, any of such risks may be realized nor can we guarantee that we have identified all possible risks that might arise. Investors should carefully consider all of such risk factors before making an investment decision with respect to our Common Stock.
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and the notes thereto, and the other financial information appearing elsewhere in this document. In addition to historical information, the following discussion and other parts of this document contain certain forward-looking information. When used in this discussion, the words "believes", "anticipates", "expects", and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from projected results, due to a number of factors beyond our control. We do not undertake to publicly update or revise any of our forward-looking statements, even if experience or future changes show that the indicated results or events will not be realized. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Readers are also urged to carefully review and consider our discussions regarding the various factors, which affect our business, included in this section and elsewhere in this report.
Factors that might cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those projected or implied in such forward-looking statements include, among other things: (i) the impact of competitive products; (ii) changes in law and regulations; (iii) limitations on future financing; (iv) increases in the cost of borrowings and unavailability of debt or equity capital; (v) our inability to gain and/or hold market share; (vi) managing and maintaining growth; (vii) customer demands; (viii) market and industry conditions, (ix) the success of product development and new product introductions into the marketplace; (x) the departure of key members of management; as well as other risks and uncertainties that are described from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
We provide the following cautionary discussion of risks, uncertainties and possible inaccurate assumptions relevant to our business and our products. These are factors that we think could cause our actual results to differ materially from expected results. Other factors besides those listed here could adversely affect us.
Potential Fluctuations In Periodic Operating Results
Our periodic operating results may fluctuate significantly in the future as a result of a variety of factors, most of which are outside our control, including: the demand for our products; seasonal trends in purchasing, the amount and timing of capital expenditures and other costs relating to the development of our products; price competition or pricing changes in the industry; technical difficulties or system downtime; general economic conditions, and economic conditions specific to the industry. Our results may also be significantly impacted by the impact of the accounting treatment of acquisitions, financing transactions or other matters. Particularly at our early stage of development, such accounting treatment can have a material impact on the results for any period. Due to the foregoing factors, among others, it is likely that our operating results will fall below our expectations or those of investors in some future period.
Dependence Upon Management
Our future performance and success is dependant upon the efforts and abilities of our Management. To a very significant degree, we are dependent upon the continued services of Jack Chen, CEO & Director of the Company. If the Company lost the services of Mr. Chen, or other key employees before we could get qualified replacements that loss could materially adversely affect our business. We do not maintain key man life insurance on any of our Management.
Limitation of Liability and Indemnification of Officers and Directors
Our officers and directors are required to exercise good faith and high integrity in our Management affairs. Our Articles of Incorporation provide, however, that our officers and directors shall have no liability to our shareholders for losses sustained or liabilities incurred which arise from any transaction in their respective managerial capacities unless they violated their duty of loyalty, did not act in good faith, engaged in intentional misconduct or knowingly violated the law, approved an improper dividend or stock repurchase, or derived an improper benefit from the transaction. Our Articles and By-Laws also provide for the indemnification by us of the officers and directors against any losses or liabilities they may incur as a result of the manner in which they operate our business or conduct the internal affairs, provided that in connection with these activities they act in good faith and in a manner that they reasonably believe to be in, or not opposed to, the best interests of the Company, and their conduct does not constitute gross negligence, misconduct or breach of fiduciary obligations. To further implement the permitted indemnification, we have entered into Indemnity Agreements with our officers and directors.
Management of Potential Growth
We anticipate rapid growth, which will place a significant strain on our managerial, operational, and financial systems resources. To accommodate our current size and manage growth, we must continue to implement and improve our financial strength and our operational systems, and expand, train and manage our sales and distribution base. There is no guarantee that we will be able to effectively manage the expansion of our operations, or that our facilities, systems, procedures or controls will be adequate to support our expanded operations. Our inability to effectively manage our future growth would have a material adverse effect on the Company.
Limited Market Due To Penny Stock
The Company's stock differs from many stocks, in that it is a "penny stock". The
Securities and Exchange Commission has adopted a number of rules to regulate
"penny stock". These rules include, but are not limited to, Rules 3a5l-l, 15g-1,
15g-2, 15g-3, 15g-4, 15g-5, 15g-6 and 15g-7 under the Securities and Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended. Because our securities probably constitute "penny
stock" within the meaning of the rules, the rules would apply to us and our
securities. The rules may further affect the ability of owners of our stock to
sell their securities in any market that may develop for them. There may be a
limited market for penny stocks, due to the regulatory burdens on
broker-dealers. The market among dealers may not be active. Investors in penny
stock often are unable to sell stock back to the dealer that sold them the
stock. The mark-ups or commissions charged by the broker-dealers may be greater
than any profit a seller may make. Because of large dealer spreads, investors
may be unable to sell the stock immediately back to the dealer at the same price
the dealer sold the stock to the investor. In some cases, the stock may fall
quickly in value. Investors may be unable to reap any profit from any sale of
the stock, if they can sell it at all. Stockholders should be aware that,
according to the Securities and Exchange Commission Release No. 34- 29093, the
market for penny stocks has suffered in recent years from patterns of fraud and
abuse. These patterns include: - Control of the market for the security by one
or a few broker-dealers that are often related to the promoter or issuer; -
Manipulation of prices through prearranged matching of purchases and sales and
false and misleading press releases; - "Boiler room" practices involving high
pressure sales tactics and unrealistic price projections by inexperienced sales
persons; - Excessive and undisclosed bid-ask differentials and markups by
selling broker-dealers; and - The wholesale dumping of the same securities by
promoters and broker- dealers after prices have been manipulated to a desired
level, along with the inevitable collapse of those prices with consequent
investor losses. Furthermore, the "penny stock" designation may adversely affect
the development of any public market for the Company's shares of common stock
or, if such a market develops, its continuation. Broker-dealers are required to
personally determine whether an investment in "penny stock" is suitable for
customers. Penny stocks are securities (i) with a price of less than five
dollars per share; (ii) that are not traded on a "recognized" national exchange;
(iii) whose prices are not quoted on the NASDAQ automated quotation system
(NASDAQ-listed stocks must still meet requirement (i) above); or (iv) of an
issuer with net tangible assets less than $2,000,000 (if the issuer has been in
continuous operation for at least three years) or $5,000,000 (if in continuous
operation for less than three years), or with average annual revenues of less
than $6,000,000 for the last three years. Section 15(g) of the Exchange Act and
Rule 15g-2 of the Commission require broker-dealers dealing in penny stocks to
provide potential investors with a document disclosing the risks of penny stocks
and to obtain a manually signed and dated written receipt of the document before
effecting any transaction in a penny stock for the investor's account. Potential
investors in the Company's common stock are urged to obtain and read such
disclosure carefully before purchasing any shares that are deemed to be "penny
stock". Rule 15g-9 of the Commission requires broker-dealers in penny stocks to
approve the account of any investor for transactions in such stocks before
selling any penny stock to that investor. This procedure requires the
broker-dealer to (i) obtain from the investor information concerning his or her
financial situation, investment experience and investment objectives; (ii)
reasonably determine, based on that information, that transactions in penny
stocks are suitable for the investor and that the investor has sufficient
knowledge and experience as to be reasonably capable of evaluating the risks of
penny stock transactions; (iii) provide the investor with a written statement
setting forth the basis on which the broker-dealer made the determination in
(ii) above; and (iv) receive a signed and dated copy of such statement from the
investor, confirming that it accurately reflects the investor's financial
situation, investment experience and investment objectives. Compliance with
these requirements may make it more difficult for the Company's stockholders to
resell their shares to third parties or to otherwise dispose of them.
Overview of the Company and its Operations
Sancon Resources Recovery, Inc. is an environmental service and waste management company that operates recycling facilities in China and Australia. Sancon specializes in the collection and recovery of industrial and commercial solid wastes such as plastic, paper, cardboard, and glass. The recycled materials are re-used by Sancon's manufacturing customers in China to make a wide variety of new products including outdoor furniture, construction materials, building materials, road surface, and various new products. Sancon's China operation is licensed by the Chinese government for waste management services, and is certified with ISO 9001 and ISO14001 standards. Sancon currently ships more than 25,000 tons of recycled industrial and commercial waste material annually to its customers in China. Sancon's main operations and services include industrial waste management consulting, collection and reprocess of recyclable materials such as plastic, glass, cardboard, and paper sourced from suppliers such as Hella, Toyota, Full Views, Wastech Holdings, Supagas, and Priority etc, before its re-entry into manufacture cycles as raw materials. Sancon also provides its full waste management services to large consumer products maker such as Pernod Ricard. The use of recycled material is both environmentally friendly and is a key part of today's competitive manufacturing process to lower costs. As China gains global manufacturing dominance and oil price soars, Chinese manufacturers are increasingly turning to recycled materials to lower its costs, resulting tremendous demand for recycled materials import. The major customers for Sancon are Chinese manufacturers and recycled material traders which are located mainly in the Chinese provinces of Guangdong, Zhejiang, Fujian and Hong Kong.
THE TREND IN CHINESE MARKET
According to China National Resources Recycling Association, recyclable solid waste import to China has experienced a dramatic increase in the last 2 decades. During early 1990's, China imported 1-2 million tons of recyclable wastes per year. By 1999, China imported 10 million tons of recyclable solid wastes per year. In 2006, China imported 37 million tons of recyclable wastes. China's total domestic recycled volume is estimated to have reached over 50 million tons in 2007, with an estimated total worth of US$6 billion.
The State Development and Reform Commission of China promotes the recycling industry with a four-pronged solution ranging from energy saving and clean production to integrated use of resources and developing environmental protection industry, to accelerate the development of the recycling economy. The concept of recycling economy is included in the 11th Five-year Plan.
In addition, policies will be drafted and mechanism will be proposed to promote the development of the recycling economy. Policies will give priority to the recycling and reuse of scrap home appliance, electronic products, waste tires, waste paper and waste packaging, as well as the re-production of machinery and electric products, recycled aluminum, and transformation of wastes into resources.
Due to the serious environment pollution problems faced in China, the 11th Five-year plan emphasis energy saving, emission reduction and environmental protection at the highest level ever. At the end of the 11th Five-year plan, the annual production of the environmental industry will exceed 1.1 trillion RMB, of which environmental equipment spending is 120 billion RMB, environmental services is 100 billion RMB, resources recovery is 660 billion RMB, cleaning products spending is 250 billion RMB.
In the past 30 years of development, environmental production value in China increased from 0.5% of GDP to the current 1.6%. China will expedite the demonstration and promotion of technologies for energy saving and emission reduction; actively promote the development of the environmental services industry; and also intensify the financial services for the environmental industry; and tax benefit policies for the environmental industry. During the 11th Five-year period, investment for environmental protection will reach 1.4 trillion RMB. Central government financing is investing in environmental industry at annual compound growth rate of 18%. Chinese government set out policies supports 4 key areas: developing a resources recovery and recycling economy; pollution reduction and ecological protection; environment testing instruments; environmental services and the development of the environmental industry.
Sancon is uniquely position to benefits from these initiatives as an early mover in the industry and one of the few foreign companies being awarded a waste management license in China. Sancon has for the past years developed one of the largest collection and recovery network in China for commercial wastes and expects to expand into other areas of environmental services.
SANCON'S VISIONS AND GOALS
The long-term objective of Sancon is to seek and develop further alternative resources recovery solutions, which will protect our environment and maximize sustainable usage for industrial waste materials. At Sancon we believe reducing the environmendal impact of manufactured products is through both professional services offered to manufacturers and commercial entities to increase recyclability of waste materials, and efficient redeployment of waste materials.
SERVICES OFFERED TO OUR CLIENTS
Sancon strives to take an all-inclusive approach to provide eco-friendly solutions leading to the sustainable use of waste materials. Our services include collection from manufacturing and commercial sites, re-process waste materials to increase recyclability, end-of-life disassembly, redeployment of recyclable materials, and destruction of sensitive materials and products.
COMPETITION
The markets for the Company's products and services are competitive, and the Company faces competition from a number of sources. Many of the Company's competitors have substantially greater resources than the Company. Those resources may include greater name recognition; larger product lines; complementary lines of business; and greater financial, marketing, information systems, and other resources. The Company can give no assurance competitive pressures will not materially and adversely affect the Company's business, financial condition, and results of operations.
But the management has identified several key points which will give Sancon the competitive edge in the market place:
1) Sancon offers large selection of recycled plastic materials to our
customers.
2) With the expansion of our operations in Melbourne Australia, Sancon will be
able to serve greater number of customers and sell direct to our customs in
both Australia and China.
3) Hong Kong trading operation will source recycled materials globally to meet
the increasing demand from our customers in China.
4) Expand continuously of our operations in China to offer our services to
more industrial and commercial clients.
5) Industry know-how and management team's ability to ensure all operating and
environmental standards are achieved.
EMPLOYEES
As of September 30, 2008, the Company employed 15 people in both Australia and Hong Kong subsidiaries. Our joint venture in China employed 22 people full time, and all other personnel of the China joint venture are employed as sub contractors. To make our work more efficient, we outsourced a few other functions, such as logistics, bookkeeping and administration, to certain professional firms to enable our resource being focused on sales and processing functions.
FACTORS THAT MAY AFFECT FUTURE RESULTS
The business in which the Company is engaged is capital supportive. Accordingly, the Company's ability to execute its business strategy and to sustain its operations depends upon its ability to maintain or procure capital. There can be no absolute assurance the necessary amount of capital will continue to be available to the Company on favorable terms, or at all. The Company's inability to obtain sufficient capital or to renew its credit facilities would limit the Company's ability to: (i) add new equipment to its portfolio, (ii) fund its working capital needs, and (iii) finance possible future acquisitions. The Company's access to capital may have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition and/or results of operations.
There can be no absolute assurance the Company will be able to effectively manage its existing or the possible future expansion of its operations, or the Company's systems, procedures or controls will be adequate to support the Company's operations. Consequently, the Company's business, financial condition and/or results of operations could be possibly and adversely affected.
The Company does not foresee changes in tax laws for the jurisdictions in which the Company and its subsidiaries operate. There can be no absolute assurance that changes will not occur, and therefore no absolute assurance such changes will not materially and adversely affect the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations.
As a public company, Sancon is subject to certain regulatory requirements including, but not limited to, compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 ("SOX404"). Such compliance results in significant additional costs to the Company by increased audit and consulting fees, and the time required by management to address the regulations. The SEC has recently delayed the implementation date of SOX404 for non-accelerated filers until the fiscal year ended December 15, 2009. However, should the Company successfully fulfill its plans to procure financing and expand its operations; the Company may come under the accelerated filer definition, and be required to comply with SOX404 before December 15, 2009. In any case, such costs will likely affect adversely the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations.
Results of Operations - Comparison between the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 and same periods of 2007.
Sales
Sales are generated by service charges and the sale of recyclable materials. The sales in Q3 2008 were $3,877,090, representing a 189% increase compared to the sales of $1,340,346 in same period of 2007. The sharp increases were mainly due to the significant sales amount contributed from Sancon SH and CS, which started their operation in Q3 2007 and Q1 2008. On August 15, 2007, the Company completed the acquisition of 70% of the equity interest in Sancon Resources Recovery (Shanghai) Co., Ltd by exercising its option to convert $200,000 of convertible promissory note. On November 17, 2006, the company completed the acquisition of 100% equity interest in Crossover Solutions Inc from Fintel Group by paying $1 for the transfer of one share of Crossover Solutions Inc. being the total number of outstanding share of Crossover. Crossover did not have any operations or assets/liability prior to 2008. Both companies are engaged in recycling material trading business. And sales for the nine month periods ended on September 30 for the years 2008 and 2007 were $9,766,354 and $2,872,052 respectively.
Cost of Sales
The cost of sales is the direct cost for sale of the recycling materials. In Q3 2008, the cost of the recyclable materials was $2,089,721. It is 128% increase as compared to the cost of sales of $916,363 in Q3 2007. And cost of sales for the nine month periods ended on September 30 for the years 2008 and 2007 were $5,107,149 and $2,136,427 respectively.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses ("SG&A expenses")
SG&A expenses increased by $1,203,722 or 451% to $1,470,459 in Q3 2008 compared to the same period of 2007. The increase is mainly due to the expanded operation during the three month periods ended September 30, 2008. SG&A expenses increased by $2,198,075 or 285% to $2,968,808 during the nine month periods ended on September 30, 2008 compared with the same period of year 2007.
Depreciation Expense
Depreciation expense increased to $11,493 in Q3 2008 from $10,616 in the same period of 2007. Depreciation expenses increased from $58,459 to $89,699 during nine month periods ended on September 30, 2008 compared with same period in year 2007. The increases were due to the purchase of plant and machinery in 2008 to expand its processing capacity.
Other Income (Expense)
For three month periods ended on September 30, 2008, the Company booked other expense of $71,788 compared to other income of $35,956 in the same period in year 2007. During nine month periods ended on September 30, 2008, other expenses were $72,740 and other income was $47,025 in the same period in the year 2007.
Minority Interest
On August 15, 2007, the Company completed the acquisition of 70% of the equity interest in Sancon Resources Recovery (Shanghai) Co., Ltd by exercising its option to convert $200,000 of convertible promissory note. Minority Interest increased from minus $29,049 in Q3 2007 to $109,952 in Q3 2008. For nine month periods ended on September 30, 2008 and 2007, Minority Interest was minus $42,038 and minus $29,049 respectively.
Discontinued Operation
On March 31, 2008, the company sold 100% equity interest of Digital Financial Service Limited ("DFSL") for $7.8 plus the assumption of certain liabilities. Gain on discontinued operation was $1,865 for nine month periods ended on September 30, 2008. During the same period in 2007, the Company booked loss on discontinued operation was $18,556.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As shown in the accompanying financial statements, the Company has accumulated profit of $1,162,765 as of September 30, 2008. In addition, we have positive working capital $1,490,635.
Operating Activities
The net cash provided by operating activities for the nine month periods ended on September 30, 2008 amounted to $1,567,501 compared to $470,322 during the same period of year 2007. This change is mainly attributable to an increase of $31,240 in depreciation and amortization and $74,250 in shares issued in lieu of compensation and $26,497 in other current liabilities.
Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities amounted to $156,604 during the nine month periods ended on September 30, 2008 compared to $124,980 during the same period of year 2007. The net cash outflows primarily resulted from the purchase of property and equipment.
Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities amounted to $28,749 during the nine months period ended on September 30, 2008 compared to net cash provided by financing activities of $48,334 during the same period in year 2007. The Company used cash in mortgage loan of $10,794 and financed $39,543 from shareholder for the nine month periods ended on September 30, 2008.
The Company has financed its growth by utilizing cash reserves and loan from directors. Loan from directors usually was unsecured, and no payment term and without interest bearing. The Company's primary use of funds is for the purchase of equipment for operation and the purchase of inventory.
Inflation
In the opinion of management, inflation has not had a material effect on the Company's financial condition or results of its operations.
Trends and uncertainties
Management believes there are no known trends, events, or uncertainties that could, or reasonably be expected to, adversely affect the Company's liquidity in the short and long terms, or its net sales, revenues, or income from continuing operations.
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