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15-May-2012
Quarterly Report
Overview
We are engaged in two business segments - the forged rolled rings and related components segment, in which we manufacture and sell high precision forged rolled rings, shafts, flanges, and other forged components for the wind power and other industries as well as equipment for the solar power industry, and the dyeing and finishing equipment segment, in which we manufacture and sell textile dyeing and finishing machines.
The following table sets forth information as to revenue of our forged rolled rings and related components and dyeing and finishing equipment segments and solar industry related products in dollars and as a percent of revenue (dollars in thousands):
Three Months Ended March 31,
2012 2011
Dollars % Dollars %
Forged rolled rings and related
components - wind power industry $ 2,537 27.0 % $ 10,182 58.0 %
Forged rolled rings and related
components - other industries 3,048 32.4 % 3,235 18.4 %
Dyeing and finishing equipment 3,824 40.6 % 4,149 23.6 %
Total $ 9,409 100 % $ 17,566 100 %
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Forged rolled rings and related components segment
Through our forged rolled rings and other related products division, we supply the following:
· We produce precision forged rolled rings and other forged components to the wind and other industries. Forged rolled rings and other forged components for the wind industry are used in wind turbines, which are used to generate wind power.
· In 2011, we manufactured and delivered test subassemblies for solar cell manufacturing equipment, which marked our entry into the solar products market. For the three months ended March 31, 2012, we generated revenue from the sale of solar industry related products of $32,049. We had no revenue for these products in the first quarter of 2011.
Our forged rolled rings and other related products are sold for use by manufacturers of industrial equipment. The demand for products used in manufacturing in general including wind power industries, is uncertain. Although we believe that over the long term, the forged rolled rings and related components segment will expand, and the government of the PRC has announced its desire to increase the use of wind power as an energy source, in the short term other factors, such as economic factors and the fluctuations in the price of oil and coal, may affect the requirements by our customers and potential customers for our products. To the extent that the demand for our forged rolled rings and related components declines, our revenue and net income will be affected.
Our revenue, gross margin and net income have declined significantly for the three months ended March 31, 2012 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2011. For the three months ended March 31, 2012, our revenue declined by 46.4% from the three months ended March 31, 2011, our gross margin decreased from 25.9% to 20.0%, and our net income decreased 88.6%. The most significant decline was for forged rolled rings and related products for the wind power industry, which declined $7.6 million, or 75.1%, in the three months ended March 31, 2012 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2011. However, we have seen declines in all of our product sales.
We believe that these declines reflect:
· An apparent decline in the growth rate for the wind industry,
following six years of growth during which the total installed
capacity doubled each year.
· Increased competition.
· The effects of a 2011 decision by the China central bank to
tighten the monetary supply, which reduced the availability of
bank financing both for owners of wind farms who require bank
loans to purchase equipment and for potential purchasers of
heavy equipment, including our dyeing and finishing equipment.
· Decisions by turbine manufactures to establish vertically
integrated operations, thus eliminating the need to purchase
components from companies such as us.
· Our failure to sell our ESR forged products for the high
performance components market for various industries to more
than our initial customer.
· Delays by potential customers of our dyeing and finishing
products in purchasing new equipment designed to meet stricter
environmental standards imposed by the Chinese government as
textile manufacturers evaluate both their projected business
in uncertain economic times and new equipment designed to meet
the new standards.
The factors that affected our revenue, gross margin and net income during the first quarter of 2012 may affect our operations during the rest of 2012. Our ability to expand our operations and increase our revenue is largely affected by the PRC government's policy on such matters as the availability of credit, which affects all of our operations, and its policies relating to alternative energy such as wind and solar power, which affect our products for these industries. Our business is also affected by general economic conditions. Because of the nature of our products, our customers' projection of future economic conditions are an integral part of their decisions as to whether to purchase capital equipment at this time or defer such purchases until a future date.
In April 2012, we received purchase orders to supply flanges to a wind power customer and an industrial customer for an aggregate amount of $1.9 million. The purchase orders provides that we will deliver 12 units of flanges, amounting to total revenue of $1.2 million to an international customer and 30 units of flanges amounting to total revenue of RMB4.2 million (approximately $0.7 million) to a domestic customer, both which are deliverable by the end of May. While the market environment remains challenging, particularly for wind power companies and suppliers, we have received follow-on purchase orders from our Chinese customer. In addition, we have received a purchase order from a U.S. customer, which we believe speaks to the quality of our products and reputation as a strong supplier of wind power and other components in both the domestic and international markets.
During the three months ended March 31, 2012, our inventory increased by approximately $1.2 million and our advance from customers was approximately $1.2 million at March 31, 2012. This increase in inventory was attributable to an increase in steel inventory to secure steel pricing for anticipated forging orders, and an increase in inventory related to our solar products. A significant portion of the inventory increase relates to products for our solar customer, for which we received advance payments. At the request of the customer we are keeping the products in our warehouse. This sale will be recognized when the last step of the sale, which is passing Chinese customs, is completed. Upon the completion of the sale, the advances from this customer will be recognized as revenues and our inventory will be reduced by the products sold.
Dyeing and finishing equipment segment
We have received a new purchase order from Zhejiang Gelinlan Dyeing Limited ("Zhejiang Gelinlan"), the largest village-level enterprise group in Zhejiang, China to supply our energy-efficient airflow dyeing machines for an aggregate amount of RMB10.4 million (approximately $1.7 million). Pursuant to the purchase order, we are scheduled to deliver 15 units of our energy-efficient airflow dyeing machines to Zhejiang Gelinlan by the end of May 2012. Our airflow dyeing machines use air flow as opposed to water in the traditional dyeing process, which we believe results in reduced input costs, fewer wrinkles, less damage to the textile, and reduced emissions.
Raw materials
A major element of our cost of revenues is raw materials, principally steel as well as other metals. These metals are subject to price fluctuations, and recently these fluctuations have been significant. In times of increasing prices, we need to try to fix the price at which we purchase raw materials in order to avoid increases in costs which we cannot recoup through increases in sales prices. Similarly, in times of decreasing prices, we may have purchased metals at prices which are high in terms of the price at which we can sell our products, which also can impair our margins. Two major suppliers provided approximately 45% of our purchases of raw materials for the three months ended March 31, 2012.
Critical accounting policies and estimates
Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. We continually evaluate our estimates, including those related to bad debts, inventories, recovery of long-lived assets, income taxes, and the valuation of equity transactions. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Any future changes to these estimates and assumptions could cause a material change to our reported amounts of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. We believe the following critical accounting policies affect our more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of the financial statements.
Exchange of Warrants
On May 4, 2012, our board of directors approved a previously negotiated
agreement with Barron Partners LP, dated February 7, 2012, pursuant to which
Barron, as the holder of warrants to purchase 55,160 shares of common stock at
$12.00 per share and 165,000 shares of common stock at $16.98 per share, agreed
to exchange or convert such warrants into (i) 2,201,582 shares of series A
preferred stock which are convertible into 73,386 shares of common stock, and
(ii) warrants to purchase 73,386 shares of this Corporation's common stock at
$2.70 per share, which was the market price of the common stock on February 7,
2012, the date the terms of the exchange were negotiated.
The 2,201,582 shares of series A preferred stock were valued at the closing price of our common share on February 7, 2012 of $2.70 per share and we recorded it as warrants modification expense of $197,408.
As a result of the transaction, we revalued the fair market value of the original warrants by using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The total fair market value of the original warrants was estimated to be $52,896 on February 7, 2012. The fair market value of the newly issued exchanged warrants was estimated to be $90,621 using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. In connection with the Black-Scholes option pricing calculation, the following weighted-average assumptions were used: stock price of $2.70; expected dividend yield 0%; risk-free interest rate of 0.15%; volatility of 139.58% and an expected term of 0.77 year. We recorded the difference between the fair market value of original warrants of $52,896 and the fair market value of exchanged warrants of $90,621 amounting to $37,725 as warrants modification expense with a corresponding credit of additional paid-in capital.
Variable interest entities
Pursuant to ASC Topic 810 and related subtopics related to the consolidation of variable interest entities, we are required to include in our consolidated financial statements the financial statements of variable interest entities ("VIEs"). The accounting standards require a VIE to be consolidated by a company if that company is subject to a majority of the risk of loss for the VIE or is entitled to receive a majority of the VIE's residual returns. VIEs are those entities in which we, through contractual arrangements, bear the risk of, and enjoy the rewards normally associated with ownership of the entity, and therefore we are the primary beneficiary of the entity.
The Huayang Companies are considered VIEs, and we are the primary beneficiary. On November 13, 2007, we entered into agreements with the Huayang Companies pursuant to which we shall receive 100% of the Huayang Companies' net income. In accordance with these agreements, the Huayang Companies shall pay consulting fees equal to 100% of its net income to our wholly-owned subsidiary, Green Power, and Green Power shall supply the technology and administrative services needed to service the Huayang Companies.
The accounts of the Huayang Companies are consolidated in the accompanying financial statements. As VIEs, the Huayang Companies sales are included in our total sales, their income from operations is consolidated with ours, and our net income includes all of the Huayang Companies' net income, and their assets and liabilities are included in our consolidated balance sheets. The VIEs do not have any non-controlling interest and, accordingly, we did not subtract any net income in calculating the net income attributable to us. Because of the contractual arrangements, we have pecuniary interest in the Huayang Companies that require consolidation of the Huayang Companies financial statements with our financial statements.
Accounts receivable
We have a policy of reserving for uncollectible accounts based on our best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses in our existing accounts receivable. We periodically review our accounts receivable to determine whether an allowance is necessary based on an analysis of past due accounts and other factors that may indicate that the realization of an account may be in doubt. Account balances deemed to be uncollectible are charged to the allowance after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote.
As a basis for accurately estimating the likelihood of collection has been established, we consider a number of factors when determining reserves for uncollectable accounts. We believe that we use a reasonably reliable methodology to estimate the collectability of our accounts receivable. We review our allowances for doubtful accounts on at least a quarterly basis. We also consider whether the historical economic conditions are comparable to current economic conditions. If the financial condition of our customers or other parties that we have business relations with were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required.
Inventories
Inventories, consisting of raw materials, work-in-process and finished goods, are stated at the lower of cost or market utilizing the weighted average method. An allowance is established when management determines that certain inventories may not be saleable. If inventory costs exceed expected market value due to obsolescence or quantities in excess of expected demand, we will record additional reserves for the difference between the cost and the market value. These reserves are recorded based on estimates. We review inventory quantities on hand and on order and record, on a quarterly basis, a provision for excess and obsolete inventory, if necessary. If the results of the review determine that a write-down is necessary, we recognize a loss in the period in which the loss is identified, whether or not the inventory is retained. Our inventory reserves establish a new cost basis for inventory and are not reversed until we sell or dispose of the related inventory. Such provisions are established based on historical usage, adjusted for known changes in demands for such products, or the estimated forecast of product demand and production requirements.
Advances to suppliers
Advances to suppliers represent the cash paid in advance for the purchase of raw material from suppliers. The advance payments are intended to ensure preferential pricing and delivery.
Property and equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. The estimated useful lives of the assets are as follows:
Useful Life
Building and building improvements 20 Years
Manufacturing equipment 5 - 10 Years
Office equipment and furniture 5 Years
Vehicle 5 Years
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The cost of repairs and maintenance is expensed as incurred; major replacements and improvements are capitalized. When assets are retired or disposed of, the cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts, and any resulting gains or losses are included in income in the year of disposition.
Included in property and equipment is construction-in-progress which consists of factories and office buildings under construction and machinery pending installation and includes the costs of construction, machinery and equipment, and any interest charges arising from borrowings used to finance these assets during the period of construction or installation. No provision for depreciation is made on construction-in-progress until such time as the relevant assets are completed and ready for their intended use.
We examine the possibility of decreases in the value of fixed assets when events or changes in circumstances reflect the fact that their recorded value may not be recoverable. We recognize an impairment loss when the sum of expected undiscounted future cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset. The amount of impairment is measured as the difference between the asset's estimated fair value and its book value.
Land use rights
There is no private ownership of land in the PRC. All land in the PRC is owned by the government and cannot be sold to any individual or company. The government grants a land use right that permits the holder of the land use right to use the land for a specified period. Our land use rights were granted with a term of 45 or 50 years. Any transfer of the land use right requires government approval. We have recorded as an intangible asset the costs paid to acquire a land use right. The land use rights are amortized on the straight-line method over the land use right terms.
Revenue recognition
We recognize revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, the purchase price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. We account for the product sales as a multiple element arrangement. Revenue from multiple element arrangements is allocated among the separate accounting units based on the residual method. Under the residual method, the revenue is allocated to undelivered elements based on fair value of such undelivered elements and the residual amounts of revenue allocated to delivered elements. We recognize revenue from the sale of dyeing and finishing equipment upon shipment and transfer of title. The other elements may include installation and generally a one-year warranty.
Equipment installation revenue is valued based on estimated service person hours to complete installation and is recognized when the labor has been completed and the equipment has been accepted by the customer, which is generally close to the date of delivery of the equipment.
Warranty revenue is valued based on estimated service person hours to complete a service and generally is recognized over the contract period. For the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, amounts allocated to warranty revenues were not material. Based on historical experience, warranty service calls and any related labor costs have been minimal.
All other product sales, including the forged rolled rings, with customer specific acceptance provisions, are recognized upon customer acceptance and the delivery of the parts or service. Revenues related to spare part sales are recognized upon shipment or delivery based on the trade terms.
Income taxes
We are governed by the income tax laws of the PRC and the United States. Income taxes are accounted for pursuant to accounting standards, which is an asset and liability approach that requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in our financial statements or tax returns. The charge for taxes is based on the results for the year as adjusted for items, which are non-assessable or disallowed. It is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.
Deferred tax is accounted for using the balance sheet liability method in respect of temporary differences arising from differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax basis used in the computation of assessable tax profit. In principle, deferred tax liabilities are recognized for all taxable temporary differences, and deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent that it is probably that taxable profit will be available against which deductible temporary differences can be utilized.
Deferred tax is calculated using tax rates that are expected to apply to the period when the asset is realized or the liability is settled. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the income statement, except when it is related to items credited or charged directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when they related to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority and we intend to settle its current tax assets and liabilities on a net basis.
Stock-based compensation
Stock based compensation is accounted for based on the requirements of the Share-Based Payment topic of ASC 718 which requires recognition in the financial statements of the cost of employee and director services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments over the period the employee or director is required to perform the services in exchange for the award. The Accounting Standards Codification also requires measurement of the cost of employee and director services received in exchange for an award based on the grant-date fair value of the award.
Pursuant to ASC Topic 505-50, for share-based payments to consultants and other third-parties, compensation expense is determined at the "measurement date." The expense is recognized over the period of services or the vesting period, whichever is applicable. Until the measurement date is reached, the total amount of compensation expense remains uncertain. We record compensation expense based on the fair value of the award at the reporting date. The awards to consultants and other third-parties are then revalued, or the total compensation is recalculated based on the then current fair value, at each subsequent reporting date.
Recent accounting pronouncements
Accounting standards that have been issued or proposed by FASB that do not require adoption until a future date are not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements upon adoption.
Currency exchange rates
Our functional currency is the U.S. dollar, and the functional currency of our operating subsidiaries and VIEs is the RMB. All of our sales are denominated in RMB. As a result, changes in the relative values of U.S. dollars and RMB affect our reported levels of revenues and profitability as the results of our operations are translated into U.S. dollars for reporting purposes. In particular, fluctuations in currency exchange rates could have a significant impact on our financial stability due to a mismatch among various foreign currency-denominated sales and costs. Fluctuations in exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and RMB affect our gross and net profit margins and could result in foreign exchange and operating losses.
Our exposure to foreign exchange risk primarily relates to currency gains or losses resulting from timing differences between signing of sales contracts and settling of these contracts. Furthermore, we translate monetary assets and liabilities denominated in other currencies into RMB, the functional currency of our operating subsidiaries. Our results of operations and cash flow are translated at average exchange rates during the period, and assets and liabilities are translated at the unified exchange rate at the end of the period. Translation adjustments resulting from this process are included in accumulated other comprehensive income in our statement of shareholders' equity. We have not used any forward contracts, currency options or borrowings to hedge our exposure to foreign currency exchange risk. We cannot predict the impact of future exchange rate fluctuations on our results of operations and may incur net foreign currency losses in the future.
Our financial statements are expressed in U.S. dollars, which is the functional currency of our parent company. The functional currency of our operating subsidiaries and affiliates is RMB. To the extent we hold assets denominated in U.S. dollars, any appreciation of the RMB against the U.S. dollar could result in a charge in our statement of operations and a reduction in the value of our U.S. dollar denominated assets. On the other hand, a decline in the value of RMB against the U.S. dollar could reduce the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts of our financial results.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Comparison of Results of Operations for the Three Months ended March 31, 2012
and 2011
The following table sets forth the results of our operations for the three
months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 indicated as a percentage of net revenues
(dollars in thousands):
Three Months Ended March 31,
2012 2011
Dollars Percentage Dollars Percentage
Revenues $ 9,409 100.0 % $ 17,566 100.0 %
Cost of revenues 7,526 80.0 % 13,013 74.1 %
Gross profit 1,883 20.0 % 4,553 25.9 %
Operating expenses 1,041 11.1 % 913 5.2 %
Income from operations 842 8.9 % 3,640 20.7 %
Other income (expenses) (309 ) (3.3 )% (22 ) (0.1 )%
Income before provision for
income taxes 533 5.7 % 3,618 20.6 %
Provision for income taxes 230 2.4 % 953 5.4 %
Net income 303 3.2 % 2,665 15.2 %
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation
adjustment 452 4.8 % 406 2.3 %
Comprehensive income $ 755 8.0 % $ 3,071 17.5 %
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