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24-Jun-2008
Annual Report
The following discussion and analysis of our results of operations and financial condition for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 should be read in conjunction with Selected Consolidated Financial Data and our financial statements and the notes to those financial statements that are included elsewhere in this prospectus. Our discussion includes forward-looking statements based upon current expectations that involve risks and uncertainties, such as our plans, objectives, expectations and intentions. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those set forth under the "Risk Factors", "Cautionary Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" and "Description of Business" sections and elsewhere in this prospectus. We use words such as "anticipate," "estimate," "plan," "project," "continuing," "ongoing," "expect," "believe," "intend," "may," "will," "should," "could," "predict," and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Although we believe the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions within the bound of our knowledge of our business, our actual results could differ materially from those discussed in these statements. Factors that could contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed in the "Risk Factors" section of this Registration Statement. We undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason even if new information becomes available or other events occur in the future.
Our financial statements are prepared in US Dollars and in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. See "Exchange Rates" below for information concerning the exchanges rates at which Renminbi ("RMB") were translated into US Dollars ("USD") at various pertinent dates and for pertinent periods.
OVERVIEW OF BUSINESS BACKGROUND
China Recycling Energy Corporation (the "Company" or "CREG") (formerly China Digital Wireless, Inc.) was incorporated on May 8, 1980, under the laws of the State of Colorado. The Company, through its subsidiary, is currently doing the business of selling and leasing energy saving equipments. The businesses of mobile phone distribution and provision of pager and mobile phone value-added information services were discontinued in 2007. On March 8, 2007, the Company changed its name to "China Recycling Energy Corporation".
On September 6, 2001, the Company re-domiciled its state of incorporation from Colorado to Nevada.
On June 23, 2004, the Company entered into a stock exchange agreement with Sifang Holdings Co. Ltd. ("Sifang Holdings") and certain shareholders. Pursuant to the stock exchange agreement, the Company issued 13,782,636 shares of its common stock in exchange for a 100% equity interest in Sifang Holdings, making Sifang Holdings a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. Sifang Holdings was established under the laws of the Cayman Islands on February 9, 2004 for the purpose of holding a 100% equity interest in Shanghai TCH Data Technology Co., Ltd. ("TCH"). TCH was established as a foreign investment enterprise in Shanghai under the laws of the People's Republic of China (the "PRC") on May 25, 2004.
Since January 2007, the Company has gradually phased out and substantially scaled down most of its business of mobile phone distribution and provision of pager and mobile phone value-added information services. In the first and second quarter of 2007, the Company did not engage in any substantial transactions or activity in connection with these businesses. On May 10, 2007, the Company approved and announced that it completely ceased and discontinued these businesses. These businesses are reflected in continuing operations for all periods presented based on the criteria for discontinued operations prescribed by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets".
On February 1, 2007, the Company's subsidiary, TCH, entered into two TRT Project Joint-Operation Agreements ("Joint-Operation Agreement") with Xi'an Yingfeng Science and Technology Co., Ltd. ("Yingfeng"). Yingfeng is a joint stock company registered in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, the PRC, and engages in the business of designing, installing, and operating TRT systems and sales of other renewable energy products. In October 2007, the Company terminated the joint operation agreement with Yingfeng and became entitled to the rights, titles, benefits and interests in the TRT Projects.
On September 21, 2007, the Company's subsidiary, TCH changed its name to "Shanghai TCH Energy Technology Co., Ltd.".
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
Our management's discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based on 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 assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements as well as the reported net sales and expenses during the reporting periods. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and assumptions. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
While our significant accounting policies are more fully described in Note 1 to our consolidated financial statements, we believe that the following accounting policies are the most critical to aid you in fully understanding and evaluating this management discussion and analysis.
Basis of presentation
These accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("US GAAP") and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") for annual financial statements.
Basis of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of CREG and, its
subsidiaries, Sifang Holdings, TCH, and TCH's newly incorporated subsidiaries
Xi'an TCH Energy Tech Co., Ltd. (Xi'an TCH) and Xingtai Huaxin Energy Tech Co.,
Ltd. (Huaxin). Xi'an TCH and Huaxin engage in same business with TCH.
Substantially all of the Company's revenues are derived from the operations of
TCH and its subsidiaries, which represents substantially all of the Company's
consolidated assets and liabilities. All significant inter-company accounts and
transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Use of estimates
In preparing these consolidated financial statements, management makes estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities in the balance sheets and revenues and expenses during the year reported. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
Accounts receivable and concentration of credit risk
Accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amounts and do not bear interest. The Company extends unsecured credit to its customers in the ordinary course of business but mitigates the associated risks by performing credit checks and actively pursuing past due accounts. An allowance for doubtful accounts is established and determined based on managements' assessment of known requirements, aging of receivables, payment history, the customer's current credit worthiness and the economic environment.
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to credit risk consist primarily of accounts receivable and other receivables. The Company does not require collateral or other security to support these receivables. The Company conducts periodic reviews of its clients' financial condition and customer payment practices to minimize collection risk on accounts receivable.
The operations of the Company are located in the PRC. Accordingly, the Company's business, financial condition, and results of operations may be influenced by the political, economic, and legal environments in the PRC, as well as by the general state of the PRC economy.
Inventories
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market. Cost of work in progress and finished goods comprises direct material, direct production cost and an allocated portion of production overheads.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred; additions, renewals and betterments are capitalized. When property and equipment are retired or otherwise disposed of, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the respective accounts, and any gain or loss is included in operations. Depreciation of property and equipment is provided using the straight-line method over the estimated lives ranging from 5 to 20 years as follows:
Building
20 years
Vehicle
2 - 5 years
Office and Other Equipment
2 - 5 years
Software
2 - 3 years
Sales-type leasing and related revenue recognition
The Company invests and leases TRT system to Xingtai and Zhangzhi under a joint operation arrangement with Yingfeng. Ultimately, the Company will transfer all benefits, risks and ownership of the TRT system to Xingtai and Zhangzhi at the end of the lease term. The Company's investment in these projects is recorded as Sales-type lease in accordance with SFAS No. 13, "Accounting for Leases" and its various amendments and interpretations. The sales and cost of goods sold is recognized at the point of sale. The investment in sales-type lease consists of the sum of the total minimum lease payments receivable less unearned interest income. Unearned interest income is amortized to income over the lease term as to produce a constant periodic rate of return on the net investment in the lease. The gross investment on sales-type leases is recorded net of unearned interest income.
Foreign Currency Translation and Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The Company's functional currency is the Renminbi ("RMB"). For financial reporting purposes, RMB has been translated into United States dollars ("USD") as the reporting currency. Assets and liabilities are translated at the exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated at the average rate of exchange prevailing during the reporting period. Translation adjustments arising from the use of different exchange rates from period to period are included as a component of stockholders' equity as "Accumulated other comprehensive income". Gains and losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in income. There has been no significant fluctuation in exchange rate for the conversion of RMB to USD after the balance sheet date.
The Company uses SFAS 130 "Reporting Comprehensive Income". Comprehensive income is comprised of net income and all changes to the statements of stockholders' equity, except those due to investments by stockholders, changes in paid-in capital and distributions to stockholders.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
Business Combinations
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (Revised 2007), Business Combinations ("SFAS 141R"). SFAS 141R will significantly change the accounting for business combinations. Under SFAS 141R, an acquiring entity will be required to recognize all the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a transaction at the acquisition-date fair value with limited exceptions. SFAS 141R will change the accounting treatment for certain specific items, including:
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Acquisition costs will be generally expensed as incurred;
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Noncontrolling interests (formerly known as "minority interests" - see SFAS 160 discussion below) will be valued at fair value at the acquisition date;
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Acquired contingent liabilities will be recorded at fair value at the acquisition date and subsequently measured at either the higher of such amount or the amount determined under existing guidance for non-acquired contingencies;
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In-process research and development will be recorded at fair value as an indefinite-lived intangible asset at the acquisition date;
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Restructuring costs associated with a business combination will be generally expensed subsequent to the acquisition date; and
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Changes in deferred tax asset valuation allowances and income tax uncertainties after the acquisition date generally will affect income tax expense.
SFAS 141R also includes a substantial number of new disclosure requirements. SFAS 141R applies prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Earlier adoption is prohibited. Accordingly, since we are a calendar year-end company we will continue to record and disclose business combinations following existing GAAP until January 1, 2009. We expect SFAS 141R will have an impact on accounting for business combinations once adopted but the effect is dependent upon acquisitions at that time.
Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements - An Amendment of ARB No. 51
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements - An Amendment of ARB No. 51 ("SFAS 160"). SFAS 160 establishes new accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. Specifically, this statement requires the recognition of a noncontrolling interest (minority interest) as equity in the consolidated financial statements and separate from the parent's equity. The amount of net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest will be included in consolidated net income on the face of the income statement. SFAS 160 clarifies that changes in a parent's ownership interest in a subsidiary that do not result in deconsolidation are equity transactions if the parent retains its controlling financial interest. In addition, this statement requires that a parent recognize a gain or loss in net income when a subsidiary is deconsolidated. Such gain or loss will be measured using the fair value of the noncontrolling equity investment on the deconsolidation date. SFAS 160 also includes expanded disclosure requirements regarding the interests of the parent and its noncontrolling interest. SFAS 160 are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Like SFAS 141R discussed above, earlier adoption is prohibited. We have not completed our evaluation of the potential impact, if any, of the adoption of SFAS 160 on our consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
Fair Value Measurements
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, "Fair Value Measurements," which establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements required under the accounting pronouncements, but does not change existing guidance as to whether or not an instrument is carried at fair value. Additionally, it establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the information used to develop those assumptions. SFAS No. 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Earlier application is encouraged, provided that the reporting entity has not yet issued financial statements for fiscal year, including financial statements for an interim period within the fiscal year. The Company is currently evaluating the impact, if any, that SFAS No. 157 will have on its financial statements.
Employers' Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, an Amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106, and 132R
In September 2006, the FASB, issued SFAS, No. 158, "Employers' Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, an Amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106, and 132R," which requires employers to recognize the underfunded or overfunded status of a defined benefit postretirement plan as an asset or liability in its statement of financial position and to recognize changes in the funded status in the year in which the changes occur through accumulated other comprehensive income. Additionally, SFAS No. 158 requires employers to measure the funded status of a plan as of the date of its year-end statement of financial position. The new reporting requirements and related new footnote disclosure rules of SFAS No. 158 are effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2006. We adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 158 for the year end 2006, and the effect of recognizing the funded status in accumulated other comprehensive income was not significant. The new measurement date requirement applies for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2008.
Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities
In February of 2007 the FASB issued SFAS 159, "The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities-Including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115." The statement permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. The objective is to improve financial reporting by providing entities with the opportunity to mitigate volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions. The statement is effective as of the beginning of an entity's first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2007. The Company is analyzing the potential accounting treatment.
Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements
In September 2006, the SEC issued SAB No. 108, "Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements" ("SAB 108"), which provides interpretive guidance on the consideration of the effects of prior year misstatements in quantifying current year misstatements for the purpose of a materiality assessment. The Company adopted SAB 108 in the fourth quarter of 2006 with no impact on its financial statements.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Comparison of Years Ended December 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006
The following table sets forth the results of our operations for the periods
indicated as a percentage of net sales:
Year Ended December 31 2007 2006
$ % of Sales $ % of Sales
Sales 9,302,347 2,889,436
Cost of sales (7,033,400) 76% (2,306,402) 80%
Gross profit 2,268,947 24% 583,034 20%
Interest income on sales-type lease 1,015,712 11% - -
Total operating income 3,284,659 35% 583,034 20%
Total Operating expenses (542,434) 6% (14,693,619) 509%
Income from operation 2,742,225 29% (14,110,585) 488%
Other income (expenses), net (425,964) 5% 123,543 4%
Net income (loss) 1,878,311 20% (14,023,675) 485%
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SALES. Net sales for 2007 were approximately $9.30 million while our net sales in 2006, were approximately $2.89 million, an increase in revenues of $6.41 million, or 223%. The increase was due to changing of our business type in 2007. We discontinued our mobile phone business and commenced selling and manufacturing of energy saving equipment during 2007. We sell our equipment through sales-type leasing, the interest income of which will be our main revenue in additional to sales revenue. We believe our sales will continue to grow because we are strengthening our sales efforts by hiring more sales person and increasing the sales channels, and improving the quality of our products.
COST OF SALES. Cost of sales for 2007 were approximately $7.03 million while our cost of sales in 2006, were approximately $2.31 million, an increase of $4.73 million, or 205%. The increase in cost of sale attributed to changing in our business type from mobile phone business to selling and manufacturing the energy saving equipment in 2007. Cost of sales as a percentage of sales was approximately 76% for 2007 and was 80% for 2006. We believe that our cost of sales will remain constant as a percentage of sales as we will improve our control on the efficiency of manufacturing facility.
GROSS PROFIT. Gross profit was $2.27 million for 2007 as compared to $0.58 million for 2006, representing gross margins of approximately 24% and 20% for 2007 and 2006, respectively. The increase in our gross profit and gross profit margin was mainly due to changing in our business type from mobile phone business to selling and manufacturing the energy saving equipment in 2007.
OPERATING EXPENSES. Operating expenses consisted of selling, general and administrative expenses totaled approximately $542,434 for 2007 as compared to $14.69 million for 2006, a huge decrease of approximately $14.15 million. We've commenced our new business of selling and manufacturing energy saving equipments in 2007, our operating expenses was relatively low as we were in the initial stage of the business. In 2006, we've written off about $6.46 million bad debts and $7.11 million impairment loss on deposit for business acquisition and property and equipment.
NET INCOME. Our net income for the year ended December 31, 2007 was $1.88 million as compared to approximately $14.02 million net loss for the year ended December 31, 2006, an increase of $15.90 million. This increase was mainly due to changing of our business type and structure in 2007, and our write-off of bad debts and deposits for acquisition of business and fixed assets in 2006. Our management believes that net income will continue to increase as we will continue to increase our sales, offer better quality products and control our manufacturing costs.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Fiscal year ended December 31, 2007 as compared to fiscal year ended December 31, 2006
As of December 31, 2007 and 2006, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $1.63 million and $252,000, respectively. At December 31, 2007, other current assets of approximately $13.60 million and current liabilities of approximately $5.85 million, while other current assets were approximately $766,337 and current liabilities were approximately $1.12 million at December 31, 2006. Working capital amounted to $9.38 million at December 31, 2007, compared to negative working capital of $(99,638) at December 31, 2006, an increase of $9.48 million. The ratio of current assets to current liabilities was 2.6-to-1 at the year ended December 31, 2007, compared to 0.9-to-1 at the year ended December 31, 2006. The increase in working capital in 2007 compared to 2006 was primarily due to obtaining $5 million convertible notes, and increased sales and interest income during 2007 by changing our business type from mobile phone business to selling and manufacturing the energy saving equipments; the increase in the current ratio in 2007 comparing with 2006 was primarily related to increase in current portion of investment on sales-type leases, advance to suppliers and increase in inventory level.
The following is a summary of cash provided by or used in each of the indicated types of activities during year ended December 31, 2007 and 2006:
2007 2006
Cash provided by (used in):
Operating Activities $ 4,997,455 $ (4,079,333)
Investing Activities (8,640,969) 963
Financing Activities 5,068,583 -
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Net cash flow provided by operating activities was $4,997,455 in 2007, as compared to net cash flow used in operating activities of $4,079,333 in fiscal 2006. The increase in net cash inflows from operating activities in fiscal 2007 was mainly due to the increase in our income from sales-type leasing on the two TRT machines, and increased in our accounts payable and other payables.
Net cash flow used in investing activities was $8.64 million for 2007, as compared to net cash provided by investing activities of $963 in 2006. The increase of net cash flow used in investing activities in 2007 was mainly due to increased investment on our 2 TRT machines sales-type leases, which consisted of receivables for the total future minimum lease payments net of unearned interests.
Net cash flow provided by financing activities was $5,068,583 in 2007 as compared to net cash provided by financing activities of $nil for 2006. The increase of net cash flow provided by financing activities in 2007 was mainly due to issuance of convertible notes with 10% interest rate and maturity date on November 16, 2009.
We do not believe that inflation had a significant negative impact on our results of operations during 2008.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have not entered into any other financial guarantees or other commitments to guarantee the payment obligations of any third parties. We have not entered into any derivative contracts that are indexed to our shares and classified as stockholder's equity or that are not reflected in our consolidated financial statements. Furthermore, we do not have any retained or contingent interest in assets transferred to an unconsolidated entity that serves as credit, liquidity or market risk support to such entity. We do not have any variable interest in any unconsolidated entity that provides financing, liquidity, market risk or credit support to us or engages in leasing, hedging or research and development services with us.
Contractual Obligations
CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE
On November 16, 2007, we entered into a Stock and Notes Purchase Agreement ("Purchase Agreement") with investors. Under the terms of the Purchase Agreement, the Company sold to the Investors a 10% Secured Convertible Promissory Note in the principal amount of $5,000,000 (the "First Note"). . . .
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