AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON *
REGISTRATION NO. 333-
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM S-4
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
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Brilliant Sun Industry Co.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Florida 6770 Applied For
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State or other jurisdiction of PRIMARY STANDARD INDUSTRIAL I.R.S. Employer Identification No.
incorporation or organization CLASSIFICATION CODE NUMBER
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2503 W. Gardner Ct.,
Tampa, FL 33611
813. 831-9348
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of
registrant's principal executive offices)
Michael T. Williams
PRESIDENT
Brilliant Sun Industry Co.
2503 W. Gardner Ct.
Tampa, FL 33611
TELEPHONE: 813.831.9348
(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number,
including area code, of agent for service)
APPROXIMATE DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROPOSED SALE TO THE PUBLIC:
As promptly as practicable after this registration statement becomes effective
and after the closing of the merger of the proposed merger described in this
registration statement.
If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering
pursuant to Rule 462(b, under the securities act, check the following box and
list the securities act registration statement number of the earlier effective
registration statement for the same offering. *[ ] *registration number,
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d)
under the securities act, check the following box and list the securities act
registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement
for the same offering. *[ ] *registration number,
If the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered in
connection with the formation of a holding company and there is compliance with
General Instruction G, check the following box. *[ ]
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CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
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Title of each class of Proposed maximum
securities to be Proposed maximum aggregate offering price
registered Amount to be offering price per unit Amount of
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Common Stock, $0.01 per
share par value 15,960,444 N/A $25,132,570 (2) $6,635.00 (3)
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(1) Represents an estimate of the maximum number of shares of common stock
of Registrant which may be issued to former holders of shares of common
stock of Yi Wan Group pursuant to the merger described herein
(2) The registration fee has been calculated pursuant to Rule 457(f)(2). As
of October 31, 1999, Yi Wan Group had a book value of the shares to be
registered is $25,132,570. In addition, Yi Wan Group common stock has a
par value of $0.01 per share. Accordingly, the maximum offering price
has been determined to be the book value of the securities to be
registered.
(3) This fee has been calculated pursuant to Section 6(b) of the Securities
Act, as .0264 of one percent of $25,132,570.
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THE REGISTRANT HEREBY AMENDS THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON SUCH DATE OR
DATES AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO DELAY ITS EFFECTIVE DATE UNTIL THE REGISTRANT SHALL
FILE A FURTHER AMENDMENT THAT SPECIFICALLY STATES THAT THIS REGISTRATION
STATEMENT SHALL THEREAFTER BECOME EFFECTIVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 8(a) OF
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 OR UNTIL THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL BECOME
EFFECTIVE ON SUCH DATE AS THE COMMISSION, ACTING PURSUANT TO SAID SECTION 8(a)
MAY DETERMINE.
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YI WAN GROUP, INC.
INFORMATION STATEMENT FOR SHAREHOLDERS
BRILLIANT SUN INDUSTRY CO.
PROSPECTUS
The board of directors of Yi Wan Group has unanimously approved a merger
between Yi Wan Group and Brilliant Sun Industry Co. Brilliant Sun Industry Co.
has committed to file to have its stock is quoted on the over-the-counter
bulletin board of the Nasdaq Stock Market Inc., under the symbol "*BBB symbol."
Because Brilliant Sun Industry Co. is a company whose securities will be quoted
on the bulletin board, each of the Yi Wan Group board believes that the merger
will
o Increase the visibility in the United States of Yi Wan Group's
business, which could be helpful in further developing and
commercializing Yi Wan Group's products.
o Facilitate Yi Wan Group's ability to raise capital in the public markets
o Potentially improve Yi Wan Group's shareholders' ability to sell their shares
in the over-the-counter market.
Your board of directors has determined that the merger is fair to you and
in your best interests. In addition, shareholders owning ***% of your common
stock have executed a written consent voting to approve the merger. No further
consent of you or the shareholders of Yi Wan Group is necessary to approve the
merger under the laws of the state of Florida.
The merger will close as soon as practicable after the SEC declares this
Information Statement/Prospectus effective. When the merger is completed, you
will receive the following number of shares of Brilliant Sun Industry Co. common
stock for each share of Yi Wan Group stock that you own: ***
Brilliant Sun Industry Co. was formed as a vehicle to acquire a private
company desiring to become an SEC reporting company in order thereafter to
secure a listing on the over the counter bulletin board.
The total number of shares of common stock that Brilliant Sun Industry Co.
will issue to all of the Yi Wan Group shareholders in the merger is *total
shares. We estimate that this number will represent 96% the outstanding
Brilliant Sun Industry Co. common stock after the merger. Following the merger,
the surviving company will continue to file reports with the SEC as a result of
its filing of a form 8-A electing to be a reporting company subject to the
requirements of the 1934 act.
The proposed merger is a very complex transaction with a number of risks and
uncertainties associated with it. This document provides you with detailed
information about the proposed merger. We strongly urge you to read and consider
carefully this document in its entirety, especially the matters referred to
under "risk factors" beginning on *insert page #.
Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities
regulators have approved or disapproved the Brilliant Sun Industry Co. common
stock to be issued in the merger or indicated if this information
statement/prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary
is a criminal offense.
The date of this information statement/prospectus is *date of statement,
and it is first being mailed to Yi Wan Group shareholders on or about *date
mailed.
Other Information for Yi Wan Group Stockholders:
o The prospectus incorporates important business and financial
information that is not included in or delivered with the
document. This information is available without charge to security
holders upon written or oral request. **Give the name, address,
and telephone number to which security holders must make this
request:
o Do not send in your Yi Wan Group of Companies stock certificates
now. If the merger is completed, we will send you written
instructions for exchanging your share articles.
o The merger has been structured as a tax-free reorganization. The
tax basis in your Yi Wan Group of Companies common stock will
carryover and become the tax basis in your new shares of Brilliant
Sun Industry Co. common stock.
o Like Yi Wan Group, Brilliant Sun Industry Co. has never paid any dividends.
o If you have any questions about the merger, please call *specify, at Yi Wan
Group, at *your number.
Dealer prospectus delivery obligation
Until , all dealers that effect transactions in these securities, whether
or not participating in this offering, are required to deliver a prospectus.
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SUMMARY
This summary highlights selected information from this information
statement/prospectus and may not contain all of the information that is
important to you. To understand the merger fully and for a more complete
description of the legal terms of the merger, you should read carefully this
entire document and the documents to which we have referred you.
In the merger, Yi Wan Group's shareholders will merger shares with
Brilliant Sun Industry Co., and Brilliant Sun Industry Co. will be the surviving
company Yi Wan Group.
The merger agreement is attached as annex A to this document. We encourage
you to read the merger agreement, as it is the legal document that governs the
merger.
The companies.
Brilliant Sun Industry Co.
2503 W. Gardner Ct.
Tampa, FL 33611
We were organized under the laws of the state of Florida in ****, 1999.
Since inception, our primary activity has been directed to organizational
efforts. We were formed as a vehicle to acquire a private company desiring to
become an SEC reporting company in order thereafter to secure a listing on the
over the counter bulletin board.
Yi Wan Group, Inc.
2503 W. Gardner Ct.
Tampa, FL 33611
The Sino-Foreign companies:
Jiaozuo Yi Wan Hotel Co., Ltd. -
189 Min Zhu Road
Jioazuo, Henan - P.R. China
Tel: 0086-0391-2623227
Shun De Yi Wan Communication Equipment Plant Co., Ltd. -
No 3., 5th Street
Flying Horse Industrial Zone, Daliang District
Shun De, Guangdong - P.R. China
Tel: 0086-765-2220984, 2222097
Yi Wan Maple Leaf High Technology Agriculture Developing Ltd. Co. -
Zhandian, Wubu County
Jiaozuo, Henan - P.R. China
Tel: 0086-391-7591632
Yi Wan Group was incorporated in Florida in 1999.
The Sino-Foreign Joint Ventures were formed in China in the following years:
Jiaozuo Yi Wan Hotel Co., Ltd. in 1996
Shun De Yi Wan Communication Equipment Plant Co., Ltd. in 1993
Yi Wan Maple Leaf High Technology Agriculture Developing Ltd. Co. in 1997
Yi Wan Group is owns an 80% in three Sino-Foreign Joint Ventures which sell the
following products and services:
Jiaozuo Yi Wan Hotel Co., Ltd. Sell service for upscale lodging, food and
beverage, entertainment and conference and meeting services.
Shun De Yi Wan Communication Equipment Plant Co., Ltd. Sells telephone
distribution switching equipment.
Yi Wan Maple Leaf High Technology Agriculture Developing Ltd. Co. sells
specialty Freshwater Livestock, Vegetables
Yi Wan Group's reasons for the merger
o Increase the visibility in the United States of Yi Wan Group's
business, which could be helpful in further developing and
commercializing Yi Wan Group's products.
o Facilitate Yi Wan Group's ability to raise capital in the public markets.
o Potentially improve Yi Wan Group's shareholders' ability to sell their shares
in the over-the-counter market.
Comparison of the percentage of outstanding shares entitled to vote held by
directors, executive officers and their affiliates and the vote required for
approval of the merger.
*specify percent of Brilliant Sun Industry Co.'s shares are held by its
directors, executive officers and their affiliates. A majority vote of the
issued and outstanding shares is required to approve the merger. Shareholders
owning ***% of our common stock have executed a written consent voting to
approve the merger. No further consent of you or the shareholders of Brilliant
Sun Industry Co. is necessary to approve the merger under the laws of the state
of Florida.
The percent of Yi Wan Group's shares are held by its directors, executive
officers and their affiliates is as follows: **** A majority vote of the issued
and outstanding shares is required to approve the merger. Shareholders owning
*** of your common stock have executed a written consent voting to approve the
merger No further consent of you or the shareholders of Yi Wan Group is
necessary to approve the merger under the laws of the state of Florida.
No regulatory approval required.
*** are we certain no Chinese government approval is required???? Neither
Brilliant Sun Industry Co. nor Yi Wan Group is aware of any governmental
regulatory approvals required to be obtained with respect to the closing of the
merger, except for the filing of the articles of merger with the offices of the
secretary of state of the state of Florida, the filing with the Commission of
the registration statement on Form S-4 registering the shares and this
information statement/prospectus, and compliance with all applicable state
securities laws regarding the offering and issuance of the shares.
Under the New structure should be done in USA, apply for the US law
Dissenters' rights
Dissenters' rights of appraisal exist. See page * for further information.
Federal income tax consequences.
Tax matters are very complicated and the tax consequences of the merger to
you will depend on the facts of your own situation. You should consult your tax
advisors for a full understanding of the tax consequences of the merger to you.
Yi Wan Group and Brilliant Sun Industry Co. have structured the merger so that
neither Yi Wan Group nor its shareholders should recognize gain or loss for
federal income tax purposes as a result of the merger.
SELECTED HISTORICAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION - TBPBA
The following selected historical financial information of Yi Wan Group and
Brilliant Sun Industry Co. has been derived from their respective historical
financial statements, and should be read in conjunction with such financial
statements and the notes , which are included in this information
statement/prospectus.
The three Sino-Foreign Joint Ventures in which Yi Wan owns an 80% interest
maintain their books of account in Renminbi, the national currency of the
People's Republic of China. They believe that it is easier for current and
potential investors to understand our financial statements if the United States
dollar is used as our currency for financial statement presentations.
Accordingly, the Consolidated Financial Statements are stated in United States
dollars ("US$"). All balance sheet accounts have been translated from RMB to US$
using the exchange rates in effect at December 31 of the applicable balance
sheet date. All income statement amounts have been translated using the average
exchange rate for the applicable year. The conversion rates used herein for
currency translations are those quoted by the People's Bank of China on or after
January 1, 1994.
The following table sets forth the RMB/US$ conversion rates which were
used for currency translations provided herein:
Year RMB Equivalent of US$1
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As at 12/31 Average Rate
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1998 8.30 8.31
Yi Wan Group SELECTED HISTORICAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION - TBPBA
Brilliant Sun Industry Co. SELECTED HISTORICAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION- TBPBA
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF Yi Wan Group AND Brilliant
Sun Industry Co.- TBPBA
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED BALANCE SHEET - TBPBA
COMPARATIVE PER SHARE DATA- TBPBA
RISK FACTORS
You should carefully consider the risks described below before making an
investment decision in our company. In addition, you should keep in mind that
the risks described below are not the only risks that we face. The risks
described below are all the risks that we currently believe are material risks
of this offering. However, additional risks not presently known to us, or risks
that we currently believe are immaterial, may also impair our business
operations. Moreover, you should refer to the other information contained in
this prospectus for a better understanding of our business.
Our business, financial condition, or results of operations could be adversely
affected by the following risks. If we are adversely affected by such risks,
then the trading price of our common stock could decline, and you could lose all
or part of your investment.
This proxy statement/prospectus contains forward-looking statements that involve
risks and uncertainties. Yi Wan Group's actual results could differ materially
from those discussed herein. Factors that could cause or contribute to such
differences, include, but are not limited to, those discussed in the following
section and in Yi Wan Group's Management's Discussion and Analysis Of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations and Yi Wan Group Business.
The merger agreement contains a number of conditions that must be satisfied in
order for the merger to take place. If these conditions aren't satisfied, the
merger will not close and Yi Wan Group will have suffered a delay in reaching
its objective of becoming a listed, trading company on the bulletin board.
The conditions include:
o The shareholders of Yi Wan Group must approve the merger, which
condition has been satisfied;
o The holders of no more than 10% of the outstanding shares of common
stock of Yi Wan Group shall have exercising dissenters' rights;
o The Securities and Exchange Commission must declare this registration
statement effective;
o Brilliant Sun Industry Co. must have filed an application to have its
stock quoted on the bulletin board; and
o Yi Wan Group must have satisfactorily completed their due diligence review of
Brilliant Sun Industry Co.
Yi Wan Group is not to complete the merger if the other conditions are not
satisfied. Please understand that there is no guarantee that these conditions
will be satisfied, or that the merger will occur in the time frame contemplated,
or occur at all.
Shareholders of Yi Wan Group will incur immediate dilution of percentage of
ownership in the amount of 4% as a result of the merger, as follows:
Dilution refers to a decrease in the percentage ownership interest of a company
that a share of stock represents. In connection with the merger, the
shareholders of Yi Wan Group will receive *** share of Brilliant Sun Industry
Co. common stock in merger for each share of Yi Wan Group common stock they own,
as follows:
Jiaozuo Yi Wan Hotel Co., Ltd. - ***
Shun De Yi Wan Communication Equipment Plant Co., Ltd. - ***
Yi Wan Maple Leaf High Technology Agriculture Developing Ltd. Co. - ***
Because of the *specify number shares in the surviving company after the merger
are being retained by our stockholders, the Yi Wan Group's shareholders'
percentage ownership interest in Brilliant Sun Industry Co. will be less than
their ownership interest in each of Yi Wan Group on a pro-rata basis prior to
the merger.
There has been no prior market for our common stock. If we don't get our stock
listed for trading after the merger, we will not have satisfied the primary
objective of the merger transaction.
Prior to this offering, you could not buy or sell our common stock publicly. We
may not be able to secure a market maker to file an application to have our
stock listed for trading. Even if we do, an active public market for our common
stock may not develop or be sustained after the offering.
We expect the price of our common stock to be volatile. You may not be able to
sell your stock for more than you paid for it.
The market price of the common stock may fluctuate significantly in response to
a number of factors, some of which are beyond our control, including:
o Quarterly variations in operating results
o Changes in financial estimates by securities analysts
o Changes in market valuation of *your industry companies
o Announcements by us of significant contracts, acquisitions,
strategic partnerships, joint ventures or capital commitments
o Loss of a major customer
o Additions or departures of key personnel
o Any shortfall in revenue or net income or any increase in losses
from levels expected by analysts;
o Future sales of common stock
o Stock market price and volume fluctuations, which are particularly
common among highly volatile securities of companies with foreign
operations.
In the past, securities class action litigation has often been brought
against a company following periods of volatility in the market price of its
securities. We may in the future be the target of similar litigation. Securities
litigation could result in substantial costs and divert management's attention
and resources, which could have a material adverse effect on our business,
operating results and financial condition.
We will be subject to penny stock rules that may make it more difficult for you
to sell your shares..
Broker-dealer practices in connection with transactions in "penny
stocks" are regulated by certain penny stock rules adopted by the Commission.
Penny stocks generally are equity securities with a price of less than $5.00.
The penny stock rules require a broker-dealer, prior to a transaction in a penny
stock not otherwise exempt from the rules, to deliver a standardized risk
disclosure document that provides information about penny stocks and the risks
in the penny stock market. The broker-dealer also must provide the customer with
current bid and offer quotations for the penny stock, the compensation of the
broker-dealer and its salesperson in the transaction, and monthly account
statements showing the market value of each penny stock held in the customer's
account. In addition, the penny stock rules generally require that prior to a
transaction in a penny stock, the broker-dealer make a special written
determination that the penny stock is a suitable investment for the purchaser
and receive the purchaser's written agreement to the transaction.
These disclosure requirements may have the effect of reducing the level
of trading activity in the secondary market for a stock that becomes subject to
the penny stock rules. As our shares immediately following the closing of the
merger and listing of our stock be subject to subject to such penny stock rules,
our shareholders will in all likelihood find it more difficult to sell their
securities.
The following risks relate to the three Sino-Foreign Joint Ventures in which Yi
Wan has an 80% interest.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
We may not be able to successfully market our telecommunications products and
services or keep up with technological changes in the telecommunications
industry.
If the telecommunications products and services we provide are not accepted for
any reason, our business will be adversely affected. The market for our products
may grow more slowly than we expect. Technologies, customer requirements and
industry standards may change rapidly. We must improve our products to keep up
with these changes. New or improved products from competitors could make our
products less competitive or obsolete.
We need to expand or we will not be able to service our growing user base, which
could cause us to lose existing or potential customers and thus materially
adverse affect our business and operations. We expect operating expenses will
increase and this could adversely affect us.
We expect our expenses will increase substantially as we:
o Increase our sales and marketing activities by adding 12 additional sales
people.
o Develop new products and technologies to keep up with the changes in
the telecommunications industry.
o Expand our local markets and move into the north-central province region.
o Improve the quality of the existing products.
o Increase the after-sale customer service.
o Maintain our product quality while, at the same time, lowering the prices.
o Continue our research and development.
We may not be successful in expanding our markets and our activities may be more
expensive than we currently expect. We may not experience any revenue growth in
the future, and, in fact, our revenue could decline. As a result, we cannot
predict our future operating results with any degree of certainty.
We cannot grow successfully if we do not increase sales to existing customers.
We plan to grow by selling additional products and services to our existing
customers. We will also introduce new products and services to our customers.
Our marketplace is extremely competitive.
We face an extremely competitive environment. Nationwide, there are 60 companies
licensed to produce telephone distribution switching equipment. Our competitors
compete chiefly on the basis of price and technological capabilities; we have an
approximate 10% market share. If we do not remain competitive price-wise or with
our own technological capabilities, we may not be able to continue to compete
successfully.
We depend on short-term contracts that may not be renewed, which would reduce
our revenues and increase our losses.
Our principal customers are either local or national government entities. We
derive a significant portion of our revenues from the sale of our telephone
distribution switching equipment through contracts that may be easily cancelled
or not renewed. Many of our telephone distribution switching equipment customers
could cease purchasing our product quickly and without penalty. As a result, our
quarterly operating results will depend heavily on revenues from contracts. If
customers cancel or defer existing contracts or if we fail to obtain new
contracts, our business, results of operations and financial condition for that
quarter and future periods will be adversely affected.
Our contracts can be cancelled for our failing to meet a quality requirement or
for failing to deliver on time.
Should we fail to maintain the quality of our telephone distribution switching
equipment, or should we fail to deliver our telephone distribution switching
equipment on time, our customers can cancel their contracts without penalty.
A single customer, the city of Shenzheng Huawei in Guangdong province, generates
17.6% of consolidated our revenue.
Should we lose Shenzheng Huawei as a customer, our business would suffer.
We could be found to infringe on the property rights of our competitors.
Although we take all precautionary measures necessary in our opinion to observe
competitors trademarks and patents, there can be no assurance that we will not
be found to infringe on the property rights of competitors. Infringement may
expose us to substantial litigation costs.
We might not be able to obtain the patents and trademarks necessary for us to
remain competitive.
Although we've been successful in the past in obtaining patent and trademark
registration for select products, there can be no assurance that future
petitions for patent and trademark registration will be granted. Due to the
rapid rate of development and technological change in the telephone distribution
frame industry and the substantial costs of research and development, failure to
obtain patent and trademark registration may cause us to have difficulty
competing in the marketplace.
We could be subject to substantial product liability claims.
We maintain no product liability insurance. Product liability claims may cause
us to have difficulty competing in the marketplace.
We could be harmed if any of our employees released proprietary information.
We have no confidentiality agreements with our employees. Consequently, we could
lose valuable proprietary information, which would hinder our ability to
compete.
We could be harmed by a failure to be Year 2000 compliant, or by other
facilities' lack of Year 2000 compliance.
The Year 2000 issue presents a number of other risks and uncertainties that
could impact us, such as public utilities failures, potential claims against it
for damages arising from products and services that are not Y2K compliant. While
we continue to believe the Y2K issues described above will not materially affect
our financial position or operation, it remains uncertain as to what extent, if
any, we may be impacted.
Although we maintain a good relationship with our suppliers, there is no
guarantee that our relationships will continue.
We have no long-term contracts with our suppliers. Should we be unable to obtain
the supplies we need in the marketplace, our business could suffer.
We are dependent on the Chinese government renewing telecommunications as a
Favored Industry.
Although the national State Planning Commission in its tenth five year plan
(2001-2005) announced the telecommunications industry as a favored industry for
national growth and development, there can be no assurance that this status will
not be revoked. Revocation of this status may cause us to have difficulty
competing in the market place.
China may enter into the World Trade Organization, which might have an effect
our business.
If China is admitted into the World Trade Organization, under current entrance
requirements, it would be required to relinquish its monopoly of the
telecommunication industry and reduce import tariffs on telecommunication
products, currently at more than 10% to zero. These actions may have the effect
of increasing competition in the market place and may cause us to have
difficulty competing.
The Chinese government could shift its priorities in regional development, which
could effect our business.
Although the national State Planning Commission in its tenth five year plan
(2001-2005) announced its intention to target the northern central provinces for
economic development, there can be no assurance that this will occur. Absence of
this economic stimulus in the region may cause us to have difficulty competing
in the marketplace.
The Chinese government could change its policy on purchasing telecommunications
equipment, which could have a significant effect on our business.
The Ministry of Post and Telecommunication has government-affiliated telephone
main distribution frame production facilities The government could require
ministries and agencies to purchase products from government entities. This
purchase requirement would cause us to have difficulty competing in the
marketplace.
AQUACULTURE
We need to expand or we will not be able to service our growing user base, which
could cause us to lose existing or potential customers and thus materially
adverse affect our business and operations. We expect operating expenses will
increase and this could adversely affect us.
We expect our expenses will increase substantially as we:
o Expand our facilities to take advantage of growth opportunities.
o Create new techniques to raise our own aquaculture products as opposed to
buying the product s and raising them.
o Expand our transportation to market network.
Poor quality aquaculture stock would adversely affect our company
We must be able to get enough consistent stock on reasonable terms and at
reasonable prices in order to succeed. We are dependent on our suppliers, with
whom we have no long-term contracts, to provide our stock. Should we not be able
to obtain sufficient stock, our business could be adversely impacted.
Unhealthy stock could adversely affect our success.
Although we take cares to guarantee the health of our stock, there is no
guarantee that we will be able to avoid stock health problems. Problems with
health or diseases could substantially effect our ability to compete.
Volatile supply costs could hurt operations.
Our profitability is sensitive to changes in the cost of supplies because the
cost of feed and other supplies are a large part of the cost of producing our
stock.. These costs are affected by regional and seasonal availability and
demand. Weather conditions and other factors may make feed and supplies more
expensive. Increased expense or a large decline in the availability of these
supplies could have a negative effect on our profitability.
Strong competition may hurt our operations.
Many of our current and potential competitors have much more financial,
technical and personnel resources than we do.
Many of our competitors have long-standing reputations and business
relationships with existing customers. These relationships may cause the company
to have difficulty competing in the marketplace.
We can not guarantee that our competitors will not be more successful in
developing and improving aquaculture production technologies and raising
consistently high quality aquaculture products that are more economical to raise
than ours. Also, as additional competitors begin operations, aquaculture
products may exceed demand and result in lower market prices.
Failure of our research and development projects in aquaculture breeding could
adversely effect our business.
We are involved in a number of research and development projects, but there is
no guarantee that any other those projects will be successful.
We experience substantial seasonal variations in the demand for our products,
which may effect our profitability.
Revenue from the sale of aquatic products peaks during the period of January
through April, the time in the lunar calendar traditionally associated with
Chinese New Year. Revenue from the sale of land-based vegetable products peaks
during the growing season of April through November.
We are required by the marketplace to keep a large amount of "inventory" on
hand.
We endeavors to provide products upon customer demand. Because of the inability
to "rush" production of aquaculture products to meet that demand, we must keep a
sizable volume of product in the "work in process" stage of production. This
large amount of product on hand could effect our profitability.
We depend on a single customer for a large portion of our revenue.
We generates 12% of our revenue from sales to the Henan Department of Seafood
Distribution. Should we no longer supply the Henan Department of Seafood
Distribution, our business could be adversely effected.
We will be adversely affected if the market taste changes.
Our primary products-- fresh water shrimp, fresh water crab, soft-shell turtle
and perch--are considered traditional gourmet items in the Chinese culinary
palette. There is no guarantee that the market will continue to value these
products.
We rely on outside vendors to transport a substantial portion of our product to
market.
If our vendors failed or ceased to provide satisfactory service, competing in
the market place may become more difficult.
We are dependent on clean water, which might not remain available.
Since we obtain all of the water used in the production of its products from a
subterranean reservoir source, contamination of this water source may effect our
profitability and ability to compete.
We are at risk from soil contamination.
Although there is no indication of present soil contaminates or reason to
believe soil contaminates, whether of natural origin or from industrial
operations in proximity to our production facilities, will enter our soil, there
is no assurance this will remain true in the future. Contamination of the soil
used for vegetable production may cause us to have difficulty competing in the
marketplace.
Our business is at risk from flooding.
Although the national and local governments have increased flood control efforts
within the past year, there can be no assurance that our facility, due to its
close proximity to the Yellow River, will not experience flooding in the future
Facility damage or destruction from flooding could effect our profitability and
our ability to compete.
Failure to comply with government regulation may adversely affect us.
We are subject to government regulations. We can not guarantee that we will
satisfy all regulations or obtain all required approvals. Changes in or
additions to applicable regulations could also have a negative effect on our
business.
We must obtain licenses and franchises from the Chinese government.
We operate under a business license granted by the Chinese government. The term
of our business license is from August 1998 to August 2009, and there is no
guarantee that our license will be renewed. We also have a land use permit from
the government for three parcels of land comprising 231 acres. The franchise is
valid for 50 years, but there is no guarantee that the franchise will be renewed
or that the terms of the franchise will not be changed.
We are dependent on the Chinese government renewing advanced technology
agriculture as a Favored Industry.
Although the national State Planning Commission in its tenth five year plan
(2001-2005) announced the advanced technology agricultural production industry
as a favored industry for national growth and development, there can be no
assurance that this status will be revoked. Revocation of this status may cause
to have difficulty competing.
The Chinese government could shift its priorities in regional development, which
could effect our business.
Although the national State Planning Commission in its tenth five year plan
(2001-2005) announced its intention to target the northern central provinces for
economic development, there can be no assurance that this will occur. Absence of
this economic stimulus in the region may cause us to have difficulty competing.
China may enter into the World Trade Organization, which might have an effect
our business.
If China is admitted into the World Trade Organization, import tariffs on a wide
variety of agricultural products would be reduced by and average of 10% - 12%.
The reductions of these import tariffs could cause the effect of greater
competition and may cause us to have difficulty competing in the marketplace.
Local government may not follow through with promised infrastructure
improvements.
Although the provincial and local governments in their tenth five year plans
(2001-2005) announced intentions for extensive infrastructure development, there
can be no assurance these plans will occur. Absence of this infrastructure
development may cause us to have difficulty competing.
HOTEL
We need to expand or we will not be able to service our growing user base, which
could cause us to lose existing or potential customers and thus materially
adverse affect our business and operations. We expect operating expenses will
increase and this could adversely affect us.
We expect our expenses will increase substantially as we:
o Improve our customer service.
o Improve our infrastructure.
o Increase the volume of customers.
o Put in place a better management team.
o Put in place control systems for overhead.
o Increase the size of the entertainment department, bringing in more
expensive artists.
Our hotel is subject to all of the operating risks common to the hotel industry.
o Changes in room availability.
o Changes in room rates.
o Changes in travel patterns due to increases in travel expenses and
other factors.
o Changes in leisure travel patterns because of weather.
o Changes in national, regional and local economic conditions.
o Changes in culinary trends, which could impact our food and beverage
operations.
All of these risks could adversely affect our average occupancy and average
daily room rates, our convention businesses or our food and beverage operations,
which could reduce our revenues.
The hotel industry in our area is intensely competitive.
We face competition on factors such as room rates, quality of accommodations,
name recognition, service levels, convenience of location, available meeting
space and the quality and scope of other amenities including food and beverage
facilities.
Within the primary market, there are nine hotels licensed by the government to
accept foreign guests. This is a price sensitive market, and some of our
competitor's room rates are less than ours.
We are competing with government-owned hotels.
Two hotels considered to be competition in our primary market are government
owned and operated. The government could require ministries and agencies to
conduct all travel, conference and entertainment-related business with
government-owned entities. This requirement could cause us to have difficulty
competing.
By virtue of their government ownership status, these hotels are not subject to
the same profit and loss operating requirements as we as a privately owned
entity are. This may also cause us to have difficulty competing.
Our competitors could substantially upgrade their product offerings.
Although at present, our competitors' facilities are in lower physical condition
than ours, there can be no assurance that the owners, including the
government-owned hotels, will not invest in substantial physical facility
renovation. Physical facility renovation of the competitor's facilities could
cause us to have difficulty competing.
We are subject to government regulation.
The company is subject to certain city government environmental regulations
concerning the disposal of waste water and noise emission levels. Should we fail
to comply with these regulations, our ability to profit will suffer.
We may not be able to successfully implement our plan for growth.
We have a number of expansion projects under way. These projects may not be
completed, or may be completed and not provide us with the increase in revenue
we anticipated.
We cannot assure you that our systems, procedures and controls, and management,
financial and other resources will be adequate to support our expansion.
We must obtain licenses and franchises from the Chinese government.
We have registered the Yiwan Group Hotel name and the Yiwan hotel operations
logo with the Ministry of Administration and Trademarks. The term of our
business license is from January 1997 to January 2012, and our trademark is
registered in perpetuity provided yearly fees are paid. Should we be unable to
renew our business license or fail to pay for our trademark, our business could
suffer.
We rely on a favorable tax policy from the national and local government.
We currently have no income tax for two years and 1/2 tax for 3 years. We also
have a favorable tax policy from the Jiaozuo city government, valid for three
years. If we lose our favorable tax position, we may have trouble competing in
the marketplace.
We have seasonal variations, which may effect our profitability.
Lodging revenue peaks during the period of April through October, coinciding
with peak vacation travel season, and the period (April through June) when most
companies hold bi-annual company meetings.
Food and beverage revenues peak during the period of January through April, the
time in the lunar calendar traditionally associated with Chinese New Year.
Conference and meeting revenue peak during April through June and November
through December, when most companies hold bi-annual meetings and product shows.
A failure of local governments to follow through with infrastructure upgrades
could effect our profitability.
Although the provincial and local governments in their tenth five year plans
(2001-2005) announced plans for extensive infrastructure development, there can
be no assurance these plans will be executed.
Our continued growth is dependent on local government bringing new business to
the region.
Although local government has been successful in the past attracting new large
industry and businesses to our primary area, there can be no assurance this
success will continue. Absence of additional new large industry and businesses
to the local economy could effect our revenue..
We are dependent on the Chinese government renewing tourism as a Favored
Industry.
Although the national State Planning Commission in its tenth five year plan
(2001-2005) announced tourism as a favored industry for national growth and
development, there can be no assurance that this status will be revoked.
Revocation of this status may cause to have difficulty competing.
The Chinese government could shift its priorities in regional development, which
could effect our business.
Although the national State Planning Commission in its tenth five year plan
(2001-2005) announced its intention to target the northern central provinces for
economic development, there can be no assurance that this will occur. Absence of
this economic stimulus in the region may cause us to have difficulty competing.
ALL OPERATING SEGMENTS
We are dependent on key personnel.
Cheng Wanming is the president of all three of our operating segments. His
leadership and management skills in this position are necessary to our on-going
operations. In the event Cheng Wanming is not able to, or chooses not to,
function in this position, we may have difficulty competing in the market place.
We must obtain a license each year which allows us to sell our products to
government agencies.
If we are not able to obtain our annual business license, we would not be able
to sell our products to government agencies, which represent the majority of our
customers. This would adversely effect our business. In China, unlike the United
States, business licenses are granted for a relatively short period of time and
renewed based on a series of operational criteria. If we fail to meet those
criteria, we may not be granted an extension of our business license.
CHINESE OPERATIONS
There are risks related to operating in China which are applicable to our three
operating segments.
All of our facilities are located in the People's Republic of China and, as a
result, our operations and assets are subject to significant political,
economic, legal and other uncertainties.
These risks include:
o Political and trade relations with the United States.
o Economic reform issues.
o Uncertain legal system and application of laws.
o Government control of currency conversion and exchange.
Political and Trade Relations with the United States
Political and trade relations between the United States and the Chinese
government within the past five years been considered volatile and may continue
to be volatile in the future. Although the major causes of volatility, the
United States' considered revocation of China's Most Favored Nation trade
status, illegal transshipments of textiles from China to the United States,
issues surrounding the sovereignty of Taiwan and the United States' bombing of
the Chinese embassy in Yugoslavia have no direct connection to our operations,
other on-going causes of volatility including the protection of intellectual
property rights within China and sensitive technology transfer from the United
States to China have closer potential connection to our operations. There can be
no assurance that the political and trade ramifications of these causes of
volatility or the emergence of new causes of volatility will not cause us to
have difficulty operating in the marketplace.
Economic Reform Issues
Although the majority of productive assets in China are owned by the Chinese
government, in the past several years the Chinese government has implemented
economic reform measures that emphasize decentralization and the encouragement
of private economic activity. Such economic reform measures may be inconsistent
or ineffectual, and we might not be able to capitalize on all such reforms.
Further, there can be no assurance that the Chinese government will continue to
pursue such policies, that such policies will be successful if pursued, that
such policies will not be significantly altered from time to time or that
business operations in China would not become subject to the risk of
nationalization, which could result in the total loss of investment.
Since 1978, the Chinese government has been reforming its economic systems. Many
reforms are unprecedented or experimental and are expected to be refined and
improved. Other political, economic and social factors, such as political
changes, changes in the rates of economic growth, unemployment or inflation, or
in the disparities in per capita wealth between regions within China, could also
lead to further readjustment of the reform measures. This refining and
readjustment process may not always have a positive effect on our operations.
Our business is dependent to a certain extent upon the allocation of funds in
the government's budgeting processes. Since these processes are not necessarily
subject to fixed time schedules, our operations may be adversely affected by
extended periods of budgeting freezes or restraints and our quarterly revenues
and operating results may fluctuate in accordance with these budgeting
processes.
In addition, our business also is dependent to a certain extent upon the
availability of credit to our customers from the banking system in China.
Recently, in response to inflationary concerns and other economic factors, the
Chinese government imposed restrictions on the funds available for lending by
the banking system. In addition, we don't know whether the restrictions on the
availability of credit will ease and, if so, the nature and timing of such
changes.
Over the last few years, China's economy has registered a high growth rate and
there have been recent indications that rates of inflation have increased. In
response, the Chinese government recently has taken measures to curb the
excessive expansion of the economy. These measures have included devaluations of
the Chinese currency, the Renminbi, restrictions on the availability of domestic
credit, reducing the purchasing capability of certain of our customers, and
limited re-centralization of the approval process for purchases of some foreign
products. These austerity measures alone may not succeed in slowing down the
economy's excessive expansion or control inflation, and may result in severe
dislocations in the Chinese economy in general. To further combat inflation, the
Chinese government may adopt additional measures, including the establishment of
freezes or restraints on certain projects or markets, which may have an adverse
effect on the our operations.
Although reforms to China's economic system have not adversely impacted our
operations in the past and are not expected to adversely impact its operations
in the foreseeable future, there can be no assurance that the reforms to China's
economic system will continue or that we will not be adversely affected by
changes in China's political, economic and social conditions and by changes in
policies of the Chinese government, such as changes in laws and regulations,
measures which may be introduced to control inflation, changes in the rate or
method of taxation, imposition of additional restrictions on currency conversion
and remittance abroad and reduction in tariff protection and other import
restrictions.
Uncertain Legal System and Application of Laws
The Chinese legal system is based on written statutes and is a system, unlike
common law systems, in which decided legal cases have little presidential value.
The Chinese system is similar to civil law systems in this regard. In 1979,
China began the process of modernizing its legal system by creating a
comprehensive system of laws. On December, 1993, the National People's Congress
promulgated the Company Law of the People's Republic of China (the "Company
Law"), which became effective in July, 1994. In addition, China has published a
number of laws and regulations governing the establishment and operations of
foreign invested enterprises. In general, laws on foreign invested enterprises
encourage foreign investment in China and provide certain preferential treatment
to foreign investors, such as tax reduction or exemption. However, there can be
no assurance that preferential treatment provided by these laws will not change
or be withdrawn. In addition, because the these new laws and regulations
relevant to foreign investors are relatively recent, their interpretation and
enforcement involve significant uncertainty.
Government Control of Currency Conversion and Exchange
The lawful unit of currency in the PRC is the Renminbi, or yen.
We receive almost all of its revenues in Renminbi, which is mot freely
convertible into foreign exchange. However, we may require foreign currency to
meet foreign currency obligations, such as for future purchases of certain
equipment. The Chinese government imposes control over its foreign currency
reserves in part through direct regulation of the conversion of Renminbi into
foreign exchange and through restrictions on foreign imports.
In December 1996, Renminbi has become fully convertible based on rates (previous
day's PRC inter-bank foreign exchange rate and current world market exchange
rates) determined by the Foreign Currency Control System for all current account
transactions. Foreign exchange which is required for current account
transactions can be bought freely at authorized Chinese banks so long as the
procedural requirements prescribed by law are met. Payment of dividends to
foreign investors holding equity interests in Chinese companies, including
Foreign Investment Enterprises, is considered a current account transaction. At
the same time, Chinese companies are also required to sell their foreign
exchange earnings to authorized Chinese banks. Purchase of foreign exchange for
capital account transactions still requires prior approval of the State
Administration for Foreign Exchange.
Although the Renminbi/United States dollar exchange rate has been relatively
stable in the past five years there can be no assurance that the exchange rate
will not become volatile or that the Renminbi will not be officially devalued by
direction of the Chinese government against the United States dollar.
Exchange rate fluctuations may adversely affect our financial performance
because of its foreign currency denominated liabilities and may materially
adversely affect the value, translated or converted as applicable into United
States dollars, of our net fixed assets, our earnings and our declared
dividends. We may not be able to obtain all required approvals for the
conversion and remittance abroad of foreign currency necessary for the
operations of our businesses. However, even if we obtain these approvals, such
approvals do not guarantee the availability of foreign currency. We can't be
certain that we will be able to convert sufficient amounts of foreign currency
in the PRC's foreign exchange markets in the future at acceptable rates, or at
all, for the repayment of debt, payments of interest, purchases of equipment or
payment of dividends, if any, and payments for services and other contracts. To
the extent that the subsidiaries are restricted from distributing dividends and
profits to us, our business, results of operations and financial condition could
be hurt. We currently does not engage in any hedging activities in order to
minimize the effect of exchange rate risks.
MERGER APPROVALS
Approval of the merger
On *date , 1999, Michael T. Williams as the sole member of our board of
directors approved the merger proposal. The majority of our stockholders
approved the merger proposal on the same date.
On the following date, the boards of directors of Yi Wan unanimously
approved the merger proposal: The majority of your stockholders approved the
merger proposal on the same date.
MERGER TRANSACTIONS
The merger agreement provides that each outstanding share of Yi Wan Group
stock, other than dissenting shares, as defined later in this document, will be
exchanged for shares of Brilliant Sun Industry Co. common stock, as follows:
Immediately after the closing of the merger, the former holders of Yi Wan Group
common stock will hold in the aggregate *total shares shares of Brilliant Sun
Industry Co. common stock, or approximately 96% of the shares of Brilliant Sun
Industry Co. common stock to be outstanding immediately after the closing of the
merger, calculated assuming the issuance of *total issuance shares of Brilliant
Sun Industry Co. common stock to the Yi Wan Group's shareholders in the merger.
The agreement provides that at the closing of the merger, Brilliant Sun Industry
Co. will elect, effective upon the effectiveness of the merger, a new board of
directors to consist of *you select people.
The agreement provides that Yi Wan Group's shareholders who vote against
the merger are entitled to dissenters' rights with respect to the proposed the
receipt shares of Brilliant Sun Industry Co. common stock as set forth in
Florida law.
None of the shares of Brilliant Sun Industry Co. common stock outstanding
prior to the closing of the merger will be converted or otherwise modified in
the merger and all of such shares not otherwise returned to us as provided in
the merger agreement will be outstanding capital stock of Brilliant Sun Industry
Co. after the closing of the merger.
The merger will be consummated promptly after this information
statement/prospectus is declared effective by the SEC and upon the satisfaction
or waiver of all of the conditions to the closing of the merger. The merger will
become effective on the date and time a properly executed articles of merger are
filed with the offices of the secretary of state of Florida. Thereafter, each
shareholder of Yi Wan Group will become a subsidiary of Brilliant Sun Industry
Co., with the result that Brilliant Sun Industry Co. will be the surviving
corporation in the merger.
Fractional shares.
As of the date of this information statement/prospectus, there were no
fractional shares of Yi Wan Group's common stock outstanding. Because each
outstanding share of Yi Wan Group's common stock will be entitled to receive
*specify shares of Brilliant Sun Industry Co.'s common stock under the terms of
the merger agreement, there will be no fractional shares issued in the merger.
Bulletin board listing
Brilliant Sun Industry Co. will be subject to the reporting requirements of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 after the merger as a result of its filing
of a form 8-A electing to be a reporting company subject to the requirements of
the 1934 act.
Upon closing of the merger, Brilliant Sun Industry Co. will seek to become
listed on the over the counter bulletin board under the symbol "*symbol". If and
when listed, the Yi Wan Group's shareholders will hold shares of a
publicly-traded Florida corporation subject to compliance with the reporting
requirements of the exchange act. Because the state of incorporation, articles
and bylaws of Brilliant Sun Industry Co. will be the same as those of Yi Wan
Group prior to the merger, the rights of shareholders of Yi Wan Group will not
change as a result of the merger.
Background of the merger
Brilliant Sun Industry Co.. As discussed under Brilliant Sun Industry Co.
Business, Brilliant Sun Industry Co. was formed primarily to serve as a vehicle
to acquire a private company desiring to become an SEC reporting company in
order thereafter to secure a listing on the over the counter bulletin board.
Contacts between the Parties
In May, 1999, Mr. Yale Yu, President of ITG and Associates, the American
representative of Yi Wan Group, entered into discussions with Mr. Michael T.
Williams, Brilliant Sun Industry Co.'s President. After some additional
discussions between the parties, Yi Wan Group indicated that it would be
interested in discussing a possible business combination with Brilliant Sun
Industry Co.. Thereafter, there were numerous telephone conversations between
the companies relating to various aspects of the potential merger, including
in-depth discussions concerning the steps that needed to be taken to close the
merger.
Following these discussions, representatives of Brilliant Sun Industry Co.
and Yi Wan Group negotiated the basic structure, terms and conditions of the
merger. In connection with these negotiations, Mr. Williams agreed to reduce his
salary to $45,000, to be paid by Mr. Yu. Mr. Williams also agreed to give ***
shares and Mr. Yu agreed to give *** shares back to us at the close of the
merger. After having reached resolution on all open issues, a merger agreement
was drafted and Yi Wan Group convened a special meeting of its board of
directors at which the agreement of merger and the other transactions required
by the merger agreement were discussed and reviewed. Thereafter, the board of
directors of Yi Wan Group unanimously adopted and approved the agreement of
merger and the transactions required by the merger agreement.
On , Michael T. Williams, as the sole director of Brilliant Sun Industry
Co. , approved the agreement of merger and the transactions required by the
merger agreement. On , *** the agreement of merger was executed and delivered by
each of the parties .
Neither of the respective boards of Directors of Brilliant Sun Industry Co.
or of Yi Wan Group requested or received, or will receive, an opinion of an
independent investment banker as to whether the merger is fair, from a financial
point of view, to Brilliant Sun Industry Co. and its stockholders Yi Wan Group
and its shareholders.
Reasons for the merger
Brilliant Sun Industry Co.'s reasons for the merger.
In considering the merger, the Brilliant Sun Industry Co. board took note
of the fact that Yi Wan Group met our business plan and that the merger proposal
was fair to, and in the best interests of, Brilliant Sun Industry Co. and the
Brilliant Sun Industry Co.'s stockholders.
Yi Wan Group's reasons for the merger.
o Increase the visibility in the United States of Yi Wan Group's
business, which could be helpful in further developing and
commercializing Yi Wan Group's products.
o Facilitate Yi Wan Group's ability to raise capital in the public markets.
o Potentially improve Yi Wan Group's shareholders' ability to sell their shares
in the over-the-counter market.
Interests of certain persons in the merger
Upon the closing of the merger, the current directors and executive
officers of Yi Wan Group will become the directors and executive officers of the
surviving corporation.
Material Federal Income Tax Consequences
The following discussion summarizes the material federal income tax
consequences of the merger that are generally applicable to holders of Yi Wan
Group's common stock. This discussion is based on currently existing provisions
of the Internal Revenue code of 1986, existing and proposed Treasury Regulations
thereunder and current administrative rulings and court decisions, all of which
are subject to change. Any such change, which may or may not be retroactive,
could alter the tax consequences to the Yi Wan Group shareholders, as described
herein.
Yi Wan Group's shareholders should be aware that this discussion does not
deal with all federal income tax considerations that may be relevant to
particular shareholders in light of their particular circumstances, such as
shareholders who are dealers in securities, banks or insurance companies, are
subject to the alternative minimum tax provisions of the code, are foreign
persons, are tax-exempt entities, are taxpayers holding stock as part of a
conversion, straddle, hedge or other risk reduction transaction, or who acquired
their shares in connection with stock option or stock purchase plans or in other
compensatory transactions. In addition, the following discussion does not
address the tax consequences of the merger under foreign, state or local tax
laws or the tax consequences of transactions effectuated prior to, concurrently
with or after the merger as a result of its filing of a form 8-A electing to be
a reporting company subject to the requirements of the 1934 act, whether or not
such transactions are in connection with the merger. Accordingly, all
shareholders are urged to consult their own tax advisors as to the specific
consequences of the merger to them, including the applicable federal, state,
local and foreign tax consequences of the merger in their particular
circumstances.
Neither Brilliant Sun Industry Co. nor Yi Wan Group has requested, or will
request, a ruling from the Internal Revenue Service, IRS, with regard to the
federal income tax consequences of the merger. It is the opinion of Williams Law
Group, P.A., counsel to Brilliant Sun Industry Co., that the merger will
constitute a reorganization under Section 368(a) of the code. The tax opinion is
based on certain assumptions, as well as representations received from Yi Wan
Group, Brilliant Sun Industry Co. and certain shareholders of Yi Wan Group and
will be subject to the limitations discussed below. Of particular importance are
the assumptions and representations relating to the continuity of interest
requirement discussed below. Moreover, the tax opinions will not be binding on
the IRS nor preclude the IRS from adopting a contrary position. The tax
description set forth below has been prepared and reviewed by Williams Law
Group, and in their opinion, to the extent such descriptions relates to
statements of law, it is correct in all material respects.
Subject to the limitations and qualifications referred to herein, and as a
result of the merger's qualifying as a reorganization, the following federal
income tax consequences should, under currently applicable law, result:
No gain or loss will be recognized for federal income tax purposes by
the holders of Yi Wan Group common stock upon the receipt of Brilliant
Sun Industry Co. common stock solely in merger for such Yi Wan Group
common stock in the merger, except to the extent that cash is received
by the exercise of dissenters' rights.
The aggregate tax basis of the Brilliant Sun Industry Co. common stock
so received by Yi Wan Group shareholders in the merger will be the same
as the aggregate tax basis of the Yi Wan Group common stock surrendered
in merger therefore.
The holding period of the Brilliant Sun Industry Co. common stock so
received by each Yi Wan Group shareholder in the merger will include
the period for which the Yi Wan Group common stock surrendered in
merger therefore was considered to be held, provided that the Yi Wan
Group common stock so surrendered is held as a capital asset at the
closing of the merger of the merger.
A holder of Yi Wan Group common stock who exercises dissenters' rights with
respect to a share of Yi Wan Group common stock and receives a cash payment for
such share generally should recognize capital gain or loss, if such share was
held as a capital asset at the closing of the merger, measured by the difference
between the shareholder's basis in such share and the amount of cash received,
provided that such payment is not essentially equivalent to a dividend within
the meaning of Section 302 of the code nor has the effect of a distribution of a
dividend within the meaning of Section 356(a)(2) of the code after giving effect
to the constructive ownership rules of the code. A sale of shares under an
exercise of dissenters' rights generally will not be so treated if, as a result
of such exercise, the shareholder exercising dissenters' rights owns no shares
of capital stock of the Brilliant Sun Industry Co., either actually or
constructively within the meaning of Section 318 of the code, immediately after
the merger.
Neither Brilliant Sun Industry Co. nor Yi Wan Group will recognize gain
solely as a result of the merger.
Characterizing the merger as a reorganization is dependent on certain
requirements. One key requirement is that there is a continuity of interest with
respect to the business of Yi Wan Group . In order for the continuity of
interest requirement to be met, shareholders of Yi Wan Group must not, under a
plan or intent existing at or prior to the closing of the merger of the merger,
dispose of so much of their Yi Wan Group common stock in anticipation of the
merger, plus the Brilliant Sun Industry Co. common stock received in the merger
that the Yi Wan Group shareholders, as a group, would no longer have a
significant equity interest in the Yi Wan Group business being conducted by the
us after the merger .
Yi Wan Group shareholders will generally be regarded as having a
significant equity interest as long as the Brilliant Sun Industry Co. common
stock received in the merger, in the aggregate, represents a substantial portion
of the entire consideration received by the Yi Wan Group shareholders in the
merger. This requirement is frequently referred to as the continuity of interest
requirement. If the continuity of interest requirement is not satisfied, the
merger would not be treated as a reorganization. The law is unclear as to what
constitutes a significant equity interest or a substantial portion. The IRS
ruling guidelines require eighty percent continuity, although such guidelines do
not purport to represent the applicable substantive law. Accordingly, certain Yi
Wan Group shareholders will be asked to execute and deliver to Yi Wan Group a
continuity of interest certificates prior to the closing of the merger. The
continuity of interest certificates obtained from such shareholders contemplate
that the eighty percent standard will be applied. If such requirement is not
satisfied, the merger will not be treated as a reorganization.
A successful IRS challenge to the reorganization status of the merger would
result in significant tax consequences. For example,
o Yi Wan Group would recognize a corporate level gain or loss on the
deemed sale of all of its assets equal to the difference between the sum of the
fair market value, as of the closing of the merger, of the Brilliant Sun
Industry Co. common stock issued in the amount of the liabilities of Yi Wan
Group assumed by Brilliant Sun Industry Co. in the Yi Wan Group's basis in such
assets
o Yi Wan Group shareholders would recognize gain or loss with
respect to each share of Yi Wan Group common stock surrendered equal to the
difference between the shareholder's basis in such share and the fair market
value, as of the closing of the merger, of the Brilliant Sun Industry Co.
common stock received in merger therefore.
In such event, a shareholder's aggregate basis in the Brilliant Sun Industry Co.
common stock so received would equal its fair market value and the shareholder's
holding period for such stock would begin the day after the merger as a result
of its filing of a form 8-A electing to be a reporting company subject to the
requirements of the 1934 act is consummated.
Even if the merger qualifies as a reorganization, a recipient of Brilliant
Sun Industry Co. common stock would recognize income to the extent that, for
example, any such shares were determined to have been received in merger for
services, to satisfy obligations or in consideration for anything other than the
Yi Wan Group common stock surrendered. Generally, such income is taxable as
ordinary income upon receipt. In addition, to the extent that Yi Wan Group
shareholders were treated as receiving, directly or indirectly, consideration
other than Brilliant Sun Industry Co. common stock in merger for such
shareholder's common stock gain or loss would have to be recognized.
This discussion does not address the tax consequences of the merger to
holders of Yi Wan Group warrants and options, who, as a result of the merger,
will receive Brilliant Sun Industry Co. warrants and options. Holders of such
securities should consult their tax advisors with respect to such tax
consequences.
Termination.
At any time prior to the Effective Date, the merger agreement may be terminated,
and the merger abandoned under certain circumstances, including:
o By mutual consent of Brilliant Sun Industry Co. and Yi Wan Group
o By either party if the other party's representations and
warranties contained in the merger agreement shall be or shall
have become inaccurate, or if the other party's covenants
contained in the merger agreement shall have been breached
o By either party if a court of competent jurisdiction or other
governmental body shall have issued a final and nonappealable
order, decree or ruling, or shall have taken any other action,
having the effect of permanently restraining, enjoining or
otherwise prohibiting the merger
o By Yi Wan Group if the special meeting shall have been held and
the merger agreement shall not have been adopted and approved at
such meeting by the required vote
o By Yi Wan Group if Yi Wan Group reasonably determines that the
timely satisfaction of any condition to its obligations to
consummate the merger has become impossible or unlikely.
Dissenters' Rights
The following summary of dissenters' rights under Florida law is qualified in
its entirety by reference to chapter 607, Florida Statutes.
Failure to strictly follow the procedures set forth therein may result in
the loss, termination or waiver of dissenters' rights. A *your name shareholder
who fails to sign and return a proxy card disapproving and withholding
authorization for the merger or to attend the *your name special meeting and
vote his or her shares against the merger will not have a right to exercise
dissenters' rights. A *your name shareholder who desires to exercise his or her
dissenters' rights must also submit a written demand for payment to *your name
before the date of the *your name special meeting.
Section 607.1303 of Florida law provides the following procedure for
exercise of dissenters' rights.--
o The corporation shall deliver a copy of ss. 607.1301,
607.1302, and 607.1320 to each shareholder simultaneously with
any request for the shareholder's written consent or, if such
a request is not made, within 10 days after the date the
corporation received written consents without a meeting from
the requisite number of shareholders necessary to authorize
the action.
o Within 10 days after the shareholders' authorization date, the
corporation shall give written notice of such authorization or
consent or adoption of the plan of merger, as the case may be,
to each shareholder who did not vote for, or consent in
writing to, the proposed action.
o Within 20 days after the giving of notice to him or her, any shareholder
who elects to dissent shall file with the corporation a notice of such election,
stating the shareholder's name and address, the number, classes, and series of
shares as to which he or she dissents, and a demand for payment of the fair
value of his or her shares. Any shareholder failing to file such election to
dissent within the period set forth shall be bound by the terms of the proposed
corporate action. Any shareholder filing an election to dissent shall deposit
his or her certificates for certificated shares with the corporation
simultaneously with the filing of the election to dissent. The corporation may
restrict the transfer of uncertificated shares from the date the shareholder's
election to dissent is filed with the corporation.
o Upon filing a notice of election to dissent, the shareholder
shall thereafter be entitled only to payment for dissenting
and shall not be entitled to vote or to exercise any other
rights of a shareholder.
In accordance with the foregoing requirement, the text of the relevant sections
is set forth below:
607.1301 Dissenters' rights; definitions provides as follows:
"Corporation" means the issuer of the shares held by a dissenting
shareholder before the corporate action or the surviving or acquiring
corporation by merger or share exchange of that issuer.
"Fair value," with respect to a dissenter's shares, means the value of the
shares as of the close of business on the day prior to the shareholders'
authorization date, excluding any appreciation or depreciation in
anticipation of the corporate action unless exclusion would be inequitable.
o "Shareholders' authorization date" means the date on which the
shareholders' vote authorizing the proposed action was taken, the
date on which the corporation received written consents without a
meeting from the requisite number of shareholders in order to
authorize the action, or, in the case of a merger pursuant to s.
607.1104, the day prior to the date on which a copy of the plan of
merger was mailed to each shareholder of record of the subsidiary
corporation.
607.1302 Right of shareholders to dissent provides as follows:
o Any shareholder of a corporation has the right to dissent from,
and obtain payment of the fair value of his or her shares in the
event of, any of the following corporate actions:
o Consummation of a plan of merger to which the corporation is a party,
the shareholder is entitled to vote on the merger, or
o If the corporation is a subsidiary that is merged with its parent under
s. 607.1104, and the shareholders would have been entitled to vote on action
taken, except for the applicability of s. 607.1104;
o Consummation of a sale or exchange of all, or substantially all,
of the property of the corporation, other than in the usual and
regular course of business, if the shareholder is entitled to vote
on the sale or exchange pursuant to s. 607.1202, including a sale
in dissolution but not including a sale pursuant to court order or
a sale for cash pursuant to a plan by which all or substantially
all of the net proceeds of the sale will be distributed to the
shareholders within 1 year after the date of sale;
o As provided in s. 607.0902(11), the approval of a control-share acquisition;
o Consummation of a plan of share exchange to which the corporation
is a party as the corporation the shares of which will be
acquired, if the shareholder is entitled to vote on the plan;
o Any amendment of the articles of incorporation if the shareholder
is entitled to vote on the amendment and if such amendment would
adversely affect such shareholder by:
o Altering or abolishing any preemptive rights attached to any of his or
her shares;
o Altering or abolishing the voting rights pertaining to any of his
or her shares, except as such rights may be affected by the voting
rights of new shares then being authorized of any existing or new
class or series of shares;
o Effecting an exchange, cancellation, or reclassification of any of
his or her shares, when such exchange, cancellation, or
reclassification would alter or abolish the shareholder's voting
rights or alter his or her percentage of equity in the
corporation, or effecting a reduction or cancellation of
o accrued dividends or other arrearages in respect to such shares;
o Reducing the stated redemption price of any of the shareholder's
redeemable shares, altering or abolishing any provision relating
to any sinking fund for the redemption or purchase of any of his
or her shares, or making any of his or her shares subject to
redemption when they are not otherwise redeemable;
o Making noncumulative, in whole or in part, dividends of any of the
shareholder's preferred shares which had theretofore been cumulative;
o Reducing the stated dividend preference of any of the shareholder's
preferred shares; or
o Reducing any stated preferential amount payable on any of the
shareholder's preferred shares upon voluntary or involuntary liquidation; or
o Any corporate action taken, to the extent the articles of
incorporation provide that a voting or nonvoting shareholder is
entitled to dissent and obtain payment for his or her shares.
o A shareholder dissenting from any amendment specified in paragraph
(1)(e) has the right to dissent only as to those of his or her shares which are
adversely affected by the amendment.
o A shareholder may dissent as to less than all the shares
registered in his or her name. In that event, the shareholder's
rights shall be determined as if the shares as to which he or she
has dissented and his or her other shares were registered in the
names of different shareholders.
o Unless the articles of incorporation otherwise provide, this
section does not apply with respect to a plan of merger or share
exchange or a proposed sale or exchange of property, to the
holders of shares of any class or series which, on the record date
fixed to determine the shareholders entitled to vote at the
meeting of shareholders at which such action is to be acted upon
or to consent to any such action without a meeting, were either
registered on a national securities exchange or designated as a
national market system security on an interdealer quotation system
by the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc., or held
of record by not fewer than 2,000 shareholders.
o A shareholder entitled to dissent and obtain payment for his or
her shares under this section may not challenge the corporate
action creating his or her entitlement unless the action is
unlawful or fraudulent with respect to the shareholder or the
corporation.
Accounting Treatment
For accounting purposes, the merger will be treated as a reverse
acquisition with Yi Wan Group being treated as the acquiree for financial
reporting purposes.
Merger Procedures
Unless otherwise designated by a Yi Wan Group shareholder on the
transmittal letter, certificates representing shares of Brilliant Sun Industry
Co. common stock issued to Yi Wan Group shareholders will be issued and
delivered to the tendering Yi Wan Group shareholder at the address on record
with Yi Wan Group . In the event of a transfer of ownership of shares of Yi Wan
Group common Stock represented by certificates that are not registered in the
transfer records of Yi Wan Group , the shares may be issued to a transferee if
such certificates are delivered to the Transfer Agent, accompanied by all
documents required to evidence such transfer and by evidence satisfactory to the
Transfer Agent that any applicable stock transfer taxes have been paid. If any
certificates shall have been lost, stolen, mislaid or destroyed, upon receipt of
o An affidavit of that fact from the holder claiming such
certificates to be lost, mislaid or destroyed, Such bond, security
or indemnity as the surviving corporation and the merger agent may
reasonably require
o Any other documents necessary to evidence and effect the bona fide
merger, the merger agent shall issue to holder the shares into
which the shares represented by such lost, stolen, mislaid or
destroyed
o Certificates have been converted.
Neither Brilliant Sun Industry Co., Yi Wan Group , nor the Transfer Agent is
liable to a holder of Yi Wan Group's common stock for any amounts paid or
property delivered in good faith to a public official under any applicable
abandoned property law. Adoption of the merger agreement by the Yi Wan Group's
shareholders constitutes ratification of the appointment of the Transfer Agent.
After the closing of the merger, holders of certificates will have no
rights with respect to the shares of Yi Wan Group common stock represented
thereby other than the right to surrender such certificates and receive in
merger the shares of Brilliant Sun Industry Co. common stock to which such
holders are entitled.
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YI WAN GROUP'SBUSINESS
All of our facilities are located in the People's Republic of China and, as a
result, our operations and assets are subject to significant political,
economic, legal and other uncertainties.
Although the majority of productive assets in the PRC are owned by the Chinese
government, in the past several years the Chinese government has implemented
economic reform measures that emphasize decentralization, the utilization of
market forces in the development of the PRC economy and the encouragement of
private economic activity. Such economic reform measures may be inconsistent or
ineffectual and we may not be able to capitalize on all such reforms. Further,
there can be no assurance that the Chinese government will continue to pursue
such policies, that such policies will be successful if pursued, that such
policies will not be significantly altered from time to time or that business
operations in the PRC would not become subject to the risk of nationalization,
which could result in the total loss of investment.
Economic Reform.
Since 1978, the Chinese Government has been reforming its economic systems. Many
reforms are unprecedented or experimental and are expected to be refined and
improved. Other political, economic and social factors, such as political
changes, changes in the rates of economic growth, unemployment or inflation, or
in the disparities in per capita wealth between regions within China, could also
lead to further readjustment of the reform measures. This refining and
readjustment process may not always have a positive effect on our operations.
Although reforms to China's economic system have not adversely impacted our
operations in the past and are not expected to adversely impact its operations
in the foreseeable future, there can be no assurance that the reforms to China's
economic system will continue or that we will not be adversely affected by
changes in the PRC's political, economic and social conditions and by changes in
policies of the Chinese government, such as changes in laws and regulations (or
the interpretation thereof), measures which may be introduced to control
inflation, changes in the rate or method of taxation, imposition of additional
restrictions on currency conversion and remittance abroad and reduction in
tariff protection and other import restrictions.
Uncertain Legal System and Application of Laws.
The Chinese legal system is based on written statutes and is a system, unlike
common law systems, in which decided legal cases have little presidential value.
The Chinese system is similar to civil law systems in this regard. In 1979,
China began the process of modernizing its legal system by undertaking to
promulgate a comprehensive system of laws. On December, 1993, the National
People's Congress promulgated the Company Law of the People's Republic of China,
which became effective in July, 1994. In addition, China has published a number
of laws and regulations governing the establishment and operations of foreign
invested enterprises. In general, FIE laws encourage foreign investment in
China, and provide certain preferential treatment to foreign investors, such as
tax reduction or exemption. However, there can be no assurance that preferential
treatment provided by FIE Laws will not change or be withdrawn. In addition,
because the Company Law, FIE Laws and regulations relevant to foreign investors
are relatively recent, their interpretation and enforcement involve significant
uncertainty.
Government Control of Currency Conversion and Exchange Risks.
The lawful unit of currency in the PRC is the Renminbi (RMB).
We receive almost all of our revenues in Renminbi, which is not freely
convertible into foreign exchange. However, we may require foreign currency to
meet foreign currency obligations, such as for future purchases of certain
equipment. The PRC government imposes control over its foreign currency reserves
in part through direct regulation of the conversion of Renminbi into foreign
exchange and through restrictions on foreign imports.
In December 1996, Renminbi became fully convertible based on rates (previous
day's PRC inter-bank foreign exchange rate and current world market exchange
rates) determined by the Foreign Currency Control System for all current account
transactions. Foreign exchange that is required for current account transactions
can be bought freely at authorized Chinese banks so long as the procedural
requirements prescribed by law are met. Payment of dividends to foreign
investors holding equity interests in Chinese companies, including Foreign
Investment Enterprises, is considered a current account transaction. At the same
time, Chinese companies are also required to sell their foreign exchange
earnings to authorized Chinese banks. Purchase of foreign exchange for capital
account transactions still requires prior approval of the State Administration
for Foreign Exchange.
Although the Renminbi/United States dollar exchange rate has been relatively
stable in the past five years there can be no assurance that the exchange rate
will not become volatile or that the Renminbi will not be officially devalued by
direction of the PRC government against the United States dollar.
Exchange rate fluctuations may adversely affect our financial performance
because of our foreign currency denominated liabilities and may materially
adversely affect the value, translated or converted as applicable into United
States dollars, of our net fixed assets, our earnings and our declared
dividends. We currently do not engage in any hedging activities in order to
minimize the effect of exchange rate risks.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
History
In September 1993, Guangdong Shunao Industry and Commerce Company and Wan Da
Construction Inc. of Macao formed a new company, Shun De Yi Wan Communication
Equipment Plant Co., Ltd., a limited liability corporation. We design, produce
and develop telephone interconnect equipment that serves as bridges or
integrators between the customers' telecommunications equipment and the public
telephone network. We focus on:
o Designing and manufacturing telephone network switching component parts for
use in telephone main distribution frames.
o Manufacturing and selling assembled telephone communication main
distribution frames.
Initial design and production efforts focused on developing analog switching
component parts and the manufacture of a series of analog main distribution
frames. Recent design and production efforts have expanded to include digital
switching component parts and the manufacture of digital telephone main
distribution frames
Here are some of the significant events in our history:
o In 1995, we earned the national Ministry of Post and
Telecommunications, currently known as the Ministry of Information and
Industry, award for product excellence and development.
o In 1996, we received two patent certificates for design of a switching
component part and a tool used in the assembly and on-going maintenance
of telephone main distribution frames.
o In the same year, we received the public verbal commendation for
product excellence and contribution to the development of the nation of
Vice Minister of the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunication, Mr. Xie
Gaojue.
o In 1997, we produced the domestic telephone switching equipment
industry's first intelligent management system software used for the
monitoring and management of telephone distribution frame performance.
o
We currently produce over 1.35 million wires annually. Our four main competitors
produce in the aggregate approximately 11.8 million wires annually. Wire is a
unit of measurement in telephone main distribution frame industry; wires are the
component parts of which distribution frames are comprised. All our products
meet the ISO 9001 quality standards.
Products and Services
We have three major product lines that are multi-function telephone main
distribution frames: HPX, JPX and MPX. A description of each product line's
unique features and specifications as well as the common specifications to the
HPX and JPX product lines follows:
o HPX Description--This product line is a telephone analog main
distribution frame series consisting of 5 model variations: HPX68A,
HPX68B, HPXC1, HPXC2 and HPX68D. Because of its smaller volume capacity
and easy upgrade ability this series is considered entry level and is
most suitable for smaller volume user requirements.
o JPX Description--This product line is a telephone analog main
distribution frame series consisting of three models: JPX 131, JPX 133,
JPX 136. Because of its large volume capacity, this series is
considered most suitable for larger volume requirements. The product
line's unique feature is the main distribution frame distribution
management system. This software automatically notifies both the user
and the off site managing unit of the row and column number of wire
failure. The software stores user information profile and communicates
this information to the managing unit and repair service technician.
This is the only system of its kind in the domestic telephone switching
equipment industry.
o MPX Description--This product line consists of one telephone digital
main distribution frame: MPX17F. Because of its extremely large volume
capacity and digital technology processing capability, this model is
considered suitable for extremely large volume requirements and
customers with advanced technology support infrastructures.
We produce our own component parts and assemble them into distribution frame
configurations at our manufacturing facility. The component parts and peripheral
frame parts are stored in inventory until an order is received. At the time an
order is received, parts are drawn from inventory and assembled to meet the
customers specifications within existing product line parameters. The product is
then transported to the customer via third party delivery. Upon arrival at the
customer's site, a sales technician will assist the customer to install the
distribution main frame and review operating procedures
We experience seasonal variations in revenue from the sale of our products. The
chief reason for these variations is as follows:
Since the majority of our customers are divisions of government ministries, our
revenue stream closely follows the government schedule of planning and
procurement. During the period of March through June, ministries plan and
petition the government for funds to purchase equipment. Revenue is at the
lowest point of the year during this period. During the period of July through
December ministries place orders. Revenue peaks during the months of September
through December. During the period of January through February, final orders
are filled and revenue begins to decline.
Set forth below for each of the last three fiscal years is the percentage of
total revenue which accounted for 15% or more of consolidated revenue during any
such fiscal years.
Telecommunications Operations:
1996
HPX: 36.34%
JPX 133: 37.52%
1997
JPX 133: 17.9%
1998
JPX 133 14.54%
Product Research and Development
Digital Switching Components.
We are currently involved in a number of research and development projects
concerning production of component parts capable of utilizing digital switching
technologies and the manufacture of digital switching telephone main
distribution frames. We currently produce a limited line of digital switching
components and manufacture one digital switching telephone main distribution
frame. We are currently working on building an expanded product line of digital
switching telephone main distribution frames.
Optical Switching Components.
We are currently involved in a number of research and development projects
concerning the production of component parts capable of utilizing optical
switching technologies and the manufacture of optical switching telephone main
distribution frames. At present we do not posses the technology to produce
optical switching components or optical switching telephone main distribution
frames. It may take several more years to develop these products.
Conference Language Interpretation System.
We are in the advanced stages of research, development and testing of equipment
suitable for multi-lingual conference communication and audience response
tabulation. The product is based on existing switching component technologies.
The product is capable of five language channel simultaneous communication,
audience voting tabulation and five category multi-choice response tabulation.
The product utilizes touch pad technology and is capable of visually
communicating information on each audience member's screen. There are two
versions of this machine currently in the testing phase: one intended for
audience sizes from 1-100 persons, the other intended for audiences sizes from
101-400 persons. The results of these tests have been very favorable with the
results of the smaller unit showing slightly fewer required modifications than
the larger unit. We are proceeding with on going testing and modification of
both units.
Market
The level of telephone network development within China varies greatly between
regions. Generally, the level of development is highest in the southern and
coastal provinces. Consequently, this is where the majority of the market is
located. At present, large portions of the country are not technologically
developed to the point to be able to utilize telephone network distribution
technologies. However, it is acknowledged by the national government that the
central provinces are the areas where the next "wave" of economic development
will occur. To this end we have targeted the northern central provinces as a
secondary target market area.
In China all public telephone communication is coordinated by the Ministry of
Information and Industry, formerly the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications,
through a series of municipal ministry agencies. There are no private telephone
service providers. Additionally, other national ministries maintain their own
separate telephone communication networks.
Our primary customers are municipal agencies of the national Ministry of Post
and Telecommunications, other national government ministries such as the
Ministry of Rail Transportation, Ministry of Electric Power, and the People's
Liberation Army, and large government and private businesses.
Our principal customers are all either local or national government entities.
These customers could at any given time cancel an order or renegotiate the terms
of sale. However, since all production is on a per job basis and there are no
long-term production agreements, the risk of cancellation or renegotiating is no
greater than with any non-government customer.
In order to sell our product to government entities, we are required to obtain a
permit from the Ministry of Information and Industry. This permit is granted
each year and is based on inspection to our product quality and operations.
Failure to obtain this permit could adversely effect our ability to compete in
the market.
We contact potential customers primarily through sales calls or visits from our
sales staff. In addition, we undertake the following activities:
o Trade Shows. We promote our brand name through active participation in
trade shows throughout the country. Participation often includes
keynote seminar presentations.
o Advertising. We promote our brand name through on-going advertising in
industry trade publications. We also maintains a listing on the
Ministry of Post and Telecommunication Internet website.
o Public Relations. Our sales department promotes its brand name by
maintaining an active and on-going "client focused" public relations
effort. This effort includes frequent telephone communication, on-site
visits and complimentary entertaining and gifts.
o Industry Trade Articles. We promote our brand name through frequently
contributing to trade publications research articles highlighting
trends and developments in technology.
We use no agents - only direct sales from the sales staff. The salary and
commission structure for our sales staff is as follows: Sales persons can get
commission based on the sales for the discount rate for the manufacture's price,
as follows:
o Sales price is less than 12% discount rate: 2% commission of sales amount
o Sale price is high than 12% discount rate: 1.5% commission of sales amount
Licenses, Trademarks and Patents
We have registered the Shun De Yi Wan Communication Equipment Plant Co., Ltd.
name and its logo with the Ministry of Administration and Trademarks
The term of our business license is from September 1993 to September 2004. Our
most recent business license granted by the government allows us to operate as a
company from the period of September 1993 to September 2004. Unlike in the US,
Under Chinese Law business licenses are granted for a specific period of time.
When the license expires, the company must reapply for a new license.
We have also received from the Ministry of Administration and Trademarks two
patents: one for a component part used in the assembly of analog telephone main
distribution frames, the second for a tool used by the customer to simultaneous
install two wire clips into a distribution frame. These patent numbers are
respectively: 235727, 213907. The trademarks and patent are registered in
perpetuity provided yearly fees of $7,300 are paid to the Ministry of
Administration and Trademarks.
Competition
Our business is highly competitive. Many companies provide the same products and
services that we provide, and most of these companies have greater capital
resources and more established reputations than us. If our competitors lower
their prices or we are forced to lower ours, we will be adversely affected.
Our competitors may be able to respond more quickly to new or emerging
technologies and changes in customer requirements. They may also be able to
devote greater resources to the development, promotion and sale of their
products and services than we can.
Nationwide, there are 60 companies licensed to produce telephone distribution
switching equipment. Competitors compete chiefly on the basis of price and
technological capabilities. Of the 60 companies licensed by the government to
produce and sell telephone distribution frames, 30 have the government
distinction of approved supplier. We are one of these 30. Of these 30 companies,
four have a combined market share of 60%. We have a 10% market share.
We feel these four competitors are our principal competitors. These competitors
are as follows: Post and Telecommunications Equipment Plant 518, Post and
Telecommunications Equipment Plant 523, Shenzhen Hai Ri Telecommunication
company and Guangdong post and Telecommunications United Equipment Plant. All
competitors advertise in trade publications and at industry trade shows. All
competitors have active sales force and agent networks.
We believe we may have difficulty competing in the market place for the
following reasons:
o Entry into World Trade Organization. Because of China's admission into
the World Trade Organization China is required to relinquish its
monopoly of the telecommunication industry and reduce import tariffs on
telecommunication products from over 10% to zero. These actions may
have the effect of increasing competition in the market place and may
cause us to have difficulty competing in the market place.
o Regional Economic Development. Although the national State Planning
Commission in its tenth five year plan (2001-2005) announced its
intention to target the northern central provinces for economic
development, there can be no assurance that this will occur. The
absence of this economic stimulus in the region may cause us to have
difficulty competing in the market place.
o Government Purchase Policy. The Ministry of Post and Telecommunication
has government affiliated telephone main distribution frame production
facilities. It is conceivable the government could require ministries
and agencies to purchase products from government entities. This
purchase requirement may cause us to have difficulty competing in the
market place.
o Business Registration System. Although we have been successful in
obtaining and renewing our business licenses, there can be no assurance
that the extension of business license will be granted by the
government. In China, business licenses are granted for a relatively
short period of time and renewed based on a series of operational
criteria.
o Relations with the United States. Political and trade relations
between the United States and PRC within the past five years
been considered volatile and may continue to be volatile in the
future. Although the major causes of volatility, the United
States' considered revocation of China's Most Favored Nation trade
status, illegal transshipments of textiles from China to
the United States, issues surrounding the sovereignty of Taiwan
and the United States' bombing of the PRC embassy in
Yugoslavia have no direct connection to our operations, other
on-going causes of volatility including the protection of
intellectual property rights within PRC and sensitive
technology transfer from the United States to PRC have closer
potential connection to our operations. There can be no
assurance that the political and trade ramifications of these causes
of volatility or the emergence of new causes of volatility
will not cause us to have difficulty operating in the market
place.
We believe we are targeting a significant market opportunity for the following
reasons:
o The national government has targeted the telecommunications industry as
a favored industry in the nation's effort to develop and modernize.
o According to the China Telecommunication Industry Annual Report
published by Ministry of Post and Telecommunications, from 1998 to
2005, the number of telephone lines will increase as follows:
o Nationwide: from 7.18 sets per 100 persons to 9.5 sets per 100 persons
o In major cities: from 24.3 sets per 100 persons to 35 sets per 100
persons
o According to the China Telecommunication Industry Annual Report
published by the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications, by the end of
2000, nationwide there will exist 170 million telephone lines--an
increase of 70 million lines from the 1998 level.
o According to the China Telecommunication Industry Annual Report
published by the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications, to
accommodate the anticipated growth in the number of telephone lines,
there will need to be a 20% yearly increase in the number central
telephone exchange systems (uncertain translation). This will require
the yearly addition of 21, 480,000 wires.
o According to the China Telecommunication Industry Annual Report
published by the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications, the volume
capacity of government ministry telephone networks is expected to grow
dramatically as seen by the following examples:
o By the end of 2000, the Ministry of Gas and Petroleum telephone network
will expand to 1,600,000 lines and require telephone distribution frame
capacity of 2.8 million wires.
o By the end of 2000, the Ministry of Electric Power and Industry
telephone network will increase 70% in capacity to reach 900,000
telephone lines. From the 1998 level, this increase will require a
yearly addition of 570,000 wires.
o According to the China Telecommunication Industry Annual Report
published by the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications, by the end of
2000, China Unit Telecom (the nation's first non-Ministry of Post and
Telecommunications service provider) will have a 8 to 10% national
market share and require a total increase in distribution frame
capacity to 3.9 million wires.
o According to data of China Information and Industry Ministry in China
there had 2.65million internet users in 1998. And until Augusta there
has over 8,000,000 internet users in China. So we believe that China is
the fastest growing market for Internet users in the world.
We believe we have the ability to favorably complete for a variety of reasons.
These reasons are as follows:
o The patented designed tool allows the customer to install wires in 1/3 the
time of the standard installation process
o The patented designed component part spring allows for between
100 and 200 draws, in and out, without a reduction in
resistance, markedly higher than competitors
o The patented designed component part spring allows for longer product
life
o We enjoy a reputation within the industry for high durability products
o Our proprietary main distribution frame general alert system is the
only product of its kind on the market that can be used with any
vendor's product to electronically notify the off-site manager unit of
the precise location, row-column, of the system failure, prints the end
user's service profile and notifies the repair services
o Our JPX136 includes proprietary software known as main distribution
frame distribution management system which electronically notifies the
off-site manager unit of the precise location, row-column, of the
system failure, prints the end user's service profile and notifies
repair services
o We are the only manufacturer offering a main distribution frame alert
system, main distribution frame distribution management system or
similar product
o We are one of the oldest and most experienced companies in the industry
o Our sales force is one of the most experienced and knowledgeable in the
industry
o Our designed wires are smaller in size and have a longer anti-oxidation
period than the competitors
o Our vacuum designed components allow stable contact resistance under a wide
variety of atmospheric environmental conditions
o Our HPX product line is positioned as the most affordable entry level
distribution frame in the market, allowing new users to build brand
familiarity
o We offer a full range of products allowing the customer to easily
increase volume capacity
Property
Our telecommunications facilities are located in Shun De city, Guangdong
province, and includes:
o 1 production, management and research building, four floors
o 4 floor production facility
o 1 warehouse
o 3,000 square meter (convert to feet) production area
o 50 sets of mechanical processing equipment
o 150 sets of various mold and pressure tools
o 40 kinds of testing and inspection equipment
o 3 production lines
All land in China is owned by the national government, which grants land use
permits for specific use of the land. We have a land use permit from the
government for 50 years for the purpose of manufacturing electronic equipment
and related products. The permit was issued ***.
Employees
We currently employ 130 people. There are no collective bargaining agreements or
confidentiality agreements with any employee. The sales department plans to add
an additional 12 sales representatives as part of our effort to develop the
northern central province market.
AQUACULTURE
History
In September 1993, Guangdong Shunao Industry and Commerce Company and Wan Da
Construction Inc. of Macao formed a new company, Yi Wan Maple Leaf High
Technology Agriculture Developing Ltd. Co. We raise and sell specialty aquatic
products, such as perch, shrimp, crab and soft-shelled turtles.
In 1997, we purchased from the Jiaozuo City government three parcels of land
comprising 231 acres located near the southeastern perimeter of Jiaozuo. In
1997, and the first quarter of 1998, we spent substantial energies recruiting
technical staff and constructing farming facilities. Also in 1998, we entered
into several research and development and training agreements with Henan
Agricultural College, Zhanjiang Sea Products College and the Shenzhen Sea
Products Institute. In 1997, we also began limited cultivation of a wide variety
of seasonal land-based vegetable crops.
Principal Products
We produce four major products:
o fresh water shrimp
o fresh water crab
o soft-shell turtle
o perch.
We believe that all our products are considered traditional gourmet items in the
Chinese culinary palette.
Ancillary Products
We derive less than 10% total revenue from production of the following
vegetables: summer squash, onions, celery, tomatoes, Dutch beans and chilies.
Operations
We consider our production technique to be among the most technologically
advanced within the nation. The main features of our production technology are:
o Water Technology. Our technologies allow shrimp to be born in salt
water and raised in fresh water. The mature shrimp grow to twice the
size of shrimp produced in salt water, 25/500g vs. 51/500g.
o Production Space. Our technologies allow for stacked production surface
areas for crab and shrimp within a single tank. This high density
production technology yields increased production volume as well as
production efficiencies.
o Oxygenation. Our technologies to oxygenate the water in which products
are raised allow for the continual maintenance of optimum water oxygen
content as well as allowing for higher density production areas.
o Water Flow. Our technologies to circulate the water in which the
product is raised, known as micro-flow water circulation, allows for
the continual maintenance of optimum water flow conditions as well as
allowing for higher density production areas.
o Water Purification. Our organic technologies purify the water in which
products are raised, which eliminates "second contamination"
contaminates often associated with chemical water purification. This
technology allows for better taste and helps us establish a healthier
product.
o Ion Separation. Our technologies involves heavy metal ion separation
from the water in which the products are raised. This creates a
healthier growing environment conducive to rapid growth.
o Climate and Water Temperature Control. Our technologies to maintain
optimal water and ambient air temperatures for all products during the
production help the growing process and allow us to produce products in
optimum conditions throughout the year regardless of seasonal weather
variations.
As a result of our use of these technologies in our production of shrimp and
crab, the product is not exposed to contamination from chemicals commonly used
in less advanced technologies to clean the water. We believe that this results
in a healthier, better tasting product.
There are several factors that could disrupt our production process, the primary
of which are:
o Disease. Although we take all precautions necessary in the areas of
disease prevention and disease testing, there can be no assurance that
a new and potentially non-treatable disease will occur. The presence of
such a disease may cause us to have difficulty competing in the market
place.
o Flooding. Although the national and local governments have increased
flood control efforts within the past year, there can be no assurance
that our facility, due to its close proximity to the Yellow River, will
not experience flooding in the future. Facility damage or destruction
from flooding may cause us to have difficulty competing in the market
place.
We endeavor to provide products upon customer demand. Because the inability to
rush production to meet demand, we must keep a sizable volume of product in the
work-in-process stage of production. The production cycle, birth to sale, for
our products and the 1998 production volume is as follows:
Item Production Period 1998 Production Volume
shrimp 90 days total 221,750 lbs
crab 210 days total 42,565 lbs
perch 120 days (verify with original text) 121,870 lbs
soft-shell turtle 730 days 121,156 lbs
No single customer or group of customers accounts for more than 10% of
consolidated revenue.
Seasonal Variations
We experience seasonal variations in revenue from the sale of our products. The
reasons for these variations are as follows:
o Aquatic Products. Revenue from the sale of aquatic products peaks
during the period of January through April. This is the time in the
lunar calendar traditionally associated with Chinese New Year. During
this period, based on our experience, demand for gourmet products is
high and, because we have the only in-door production facility in the
province capable of producing products in the freezing temperatures of
winter, the profit margin can be increased through higher product
pricing.
o Vegetable Products. Revenue from the sale of land-based vegetable
products peaks during the growing season of April through November. We
do not generate revenue from vegetable production during the
non-growing season.
Possible Future Operations Plans
There are a number of possible future operations plans:
o Hatchling Technologies. We are currently involved in efforts to develop
on-site hatchling technologies for the types of fish we currently
raise. This would allow for greater production flexibility and
eliminate transportation cost associated with air delivery of
hatchlings from vendors.
o Increased Production Area. We plan to increase our production capacity
by creating additional production pools and accompanying facilities. We
currently have 131 acres of unoccupied land available for such
expansion.
o Private Transpiration. We are currently researching the feasibility of
purchasing a fleet of delivery vehicles, allowing for longer distance
deliveries.
o Hatchling Sales and Seasonal Outsourcing. Once on-site hatchling
technologies and facilities are in place, we plan to sell hatchlings to
local farmers for raising during the spring and summer seasons. We
would then buy back the grown fish at the end of the season for sale to
our established customers.
o High Density Fish Holding Ponds. We plan to use our advanced
technologies to build high-density fish holding ponds. The creation of
these ponds would allow us to purchase fish from local producers during
the peak production season of summer, hold the fish until the non-peak
production season of winter, then sell the fish to our established
customers.
Distribution Methods
We use two methods or product distribution:
o Customer pick-up
o Delivery
All products are produced and held at our facility until the time of sale.
Customer orders are filled from drawing the available inventory. Approximately
70% of customers come to our facility with their own transportation to pick-up
products. The remaining 30% of our customers require delivery of the product to
their facility. For these customers, we rent delivery trucks from a local
transportation company.
Market
We are located in the southern edge of Jiaozuo City, Henan province, and
consider the city of Jiaozuo and all communities within a 10 mile radius to be
our primary market for all products. The city of Jiaozuo has a population of 3.1
million people, occupies 1,590 square miles and spans four counties: Wenxian,
Bao'ai, Wubu and Xiwu. Jiaozuo is an industrial city dominated by power
production and mining industries and is considered the business and
transportation hub of the northern-central provincial region. The city is
approximately 234 miles southeast of Beijing and 29 miles northeast of
Zhengzhou, the provincial capital. Jiaozuo is the second largest city in the
province, and Henan is the most densely populated province in the country.
According to the National Population and Census Bureau, during the period of
1998 through 2005, the population of Henan province is expect to grow yearly by
1.1%-990,000 persons. According to the National China Statistics Bureau, in
1998, the province of Henan consumed 450,000 tons of aquatic products-or 30% of
the 1,500,000 tons of aquatic products consumed in the municipality of Beijing
and provinces of Shannxi, Shanxi, Hebei and Henan in the same period. Our target
markets are:
o Restaurants
o Stores
o The Henan Department of Seafood distribution center.
The restaurants in the target market are positioned to offer medium price meals.
Specialty aquatic menu items are seen as a step-up item compared to more common
aquatic menu items. The stores in the target market are primarily grocery
stores, both large and small, offering a wide assortment of aquatic products.
The Henan Seafood Distribution Center, formerly government-owned, acts as a
seafood wholesaler for restaurants and businesses in Henan province. There is no
other such facility in the province.
Competition
We face varying degrees of competition. This competition varies by product line,
season and geographic location. Locally, the competitors are primarily small,
sole proprietorship farms that produce fish during the summer growing season
using traditional methods of production. We also face non-local competition
throughout the year in all product lines from many competitors, primarily large,
in the southern coastal provinces who air transport their products into our
primary market area.
All competitors chiefly compete on the basis of price and target the same target
market of stores, restaurants and distribution center companies.
We believe we have the ability to favorably compete with these competitors for a
variety of reasons:
o There are currently no competitors in the northern central provinces
that possess the capability to produce products in all four seasons of
the year.
o There are currently no competitors in the northern central provinces
that posses the technology for high density, efficient production.
o Products produced within the primary market are fresher than imported
products.
o Products produced within the target market do not require costly
transportation costs.
o We believe that products produced and delivered to customers within the
primary area have a 30% higher survival rate from farm to customer than
products air transported from southern provinces to customers in the
primary area.
o Our physical location allows us to use underground, naturally heated
thermal water, thus reducing the cost and maintenance for water heating
and temperature control.
o Our physical location allows us to use natural underground water of low
pH levels that is uniquely suited to the production of birthed salt
water shrimp in fresh water.
o Our shrimp are twice the size of shrimp raised in salt water.
o Our production technology allows shrimp and crab to grow to maturity
two weeks faster than using tradition production methods.
o Our production technology allows us to produce products throughout the
year.
o Our water purification technologies allow us to produce products free
of contaminates often associated with traditional chemical water
purification. Our technology allows for, we believe, better taste and
helps us establish a healthy product sales feature.
Sources and Availability of Raw Materials
Raw materials used in aquaculture include feed for shrimp, crab, soft-shell
turtle and perch. The vendor sources for feed are Zhengzhou Mingda Company in
Zhengzhou City, Henan province. Additional raw materials include fertilizer and
certain chemicals, which are purchased from local market with no fixed
suppliers.
We also purchase hatchling perch fish to raise. The sources of these fish is
are:
o Aquatic Product Research Institute, Shenzhen City, Guangdong province
o Gong Cheng Trading Company, Zhanjiang City, Guangdong province
o Jian Xing Fishing Company, Shun De City, Guangdong province.
There are a number of sources of alternative vendors for all our raw materials.
Licenses
All land in China is owned by PRC, then land use permits are granted for
specific use of the land. We have permits from the government for three parcels
of land comprising 231 acres, with a 40-year period of validity. We also have
the favorable term tax policy on from government; the period of validity is
limitless. The term of our business license is from August, 1998, to August,
2009.
Property
We have a land use permit from the government for 231 acres. The land is
allocated in the following way:
o 12.4 acres crab production
o 8.3 acres soft shell turtle production
o 12.4 acres fish production
o 39.6 acres shrimp production
o 27.2 acres vegetable production
o 131.2 acres idle land
Our facilities include:
o 3 production areas
o 74 production pools
o 40 pools--shrimp
o 10 pools--crab
o 10 pools--turtle
o 8 pools--fish
o 4 pools--fish incubation
o 2 pools--turtle incubation
o 2 research and management buildings
o 1 warehouse and storage facility
o 1 company dormitory, 30 beds
We paid $3,373,000 for to the government to purchase our Land Use Permit for 40
years. The permit was issued ***.
Employees
We employ 211 employees; seasonal workers are not included in this figure. There
are no collective bargaining agreements.
HOTEL
History
In October 1996, Guangdong Shunao Industry and Commerce Company entered into a
joint venture with Wan Da Construction Inc. of Macao for the purpose of
creating, managing and operating an upscale hotel-conference-entertainment
facility in Jiaozuo city, Henan province. The Jiaozuo Yi Wan Hotel Co., Ltd.
focuses on providing up-scale lodging, food and beverage, entertainment and
conference and meeting products and services.
Here are some of the significant events in our history:
o In September 1996, we purchased from the city government of Jiaozuo the
Tengfei Hotel located in the center Jiaozuo city.
o In September 1996, we began extensive renovation and remodeling of the
main building and construction of a 150,695 square foot lobby,
commercial and common space addition to the main building. All
renovation and construction was completed in October 1996.
o In 1997, we began recruiting personnel and developing western style
operational and management training systems.
o In 1997, we received certification from the China National Tourism Board.
o In 1998 and 1999, we've focused our efforts on the development of the
entertainment operations.
Products and Services
We have four primary product and service offerings:
o Lodging operations
o Food and beverage operations
o Entertainment operations
o Conference and meeting operations.
The hotel also has number of secondary support product and service offerings,
including:
o On-site travel agency
o Bank
o Business center
o Sundries and gift store.
Lodging Operations. We operate a total of 158 guest-sleeping rooms on 22
floors--131 standard guest rooms, 29 suites. All guest rooms are have either
double or queen size beds, two telephones (bedside and bathroom), remote
controlled television, full mini-bar, and snack station, work station, large
closets, in-room climate control, sitting area and large working desk. Bathrooms
include shower and tub, western style toilet, spacious vanity and complimentary
travel sundries. Suites include larger sitting areas, larger work areas, a
second television and turn-down service. Executive suites feature all of the
above as well as large partitioned living-room-style sitting area, two
bathrooms, including one with a Jacuzzi tub, fruit baskets and two daily fresh
flower arrangements.
Food and Beverage Operations. We operate four food and beverage facilities: two
full service restaurants, a buffet coffee shop and a lobby bar. The combined
capacity of all food and beverage service facilities is 1,500 people, which we
believe to be the largest single location of food and beverage facilities in the
city of Jiaozuo. All food and beverage facilities are open to the public and
offer complimentary delivery to any hotel patron within the hotel facility. Our
three main food and beverage facilities include:
o Main Floor Restaurant. The main floor restaurant serves 700 people. Its
decor is considered traditional Chinese and it is comprised of a large
main dining room with performance stage, stand-alone bar, two separate
banquet rooms and 15 private suite dining rooms. All suites have deluxe
stereo and karoke equipment and a private bathroom. Each banquet room
has a performance stage and sound system. The restaurant specializes in
serving a unique blend of Cantonese and Henan style cuisine.
Additionally, the restaurant has a separate dining area serving 150
people with facilities for private table "hot pot" dining, a style of
dining that requires a table with a center gas flame burner and
overhead table exhaust fan.
o VIP Restaurant. The second floor restaurant is a VIP dining facility
with 24 private suites ranging in capacity from 10 to 30 people. Each
suite contains a separate sitting area, large color television, high
quality stereo system, karoke equipment and private bathroom. The
restaurant specializes in the creation and presentation of haute
couture, gourmet cuisine that is fresh and, we believe, showcases the
hotel's signature culinary style of blended Cantonese and Henan
flavors. Special attention is given to artistic and theatrical
presentation of each dish. Each course of the meal is presented and
served to each guest individually.
o Buffet Coffee Shop. The buffet coffee shop is located on the main floor
adjacent to the hotel lobby and serves 50 people. The decor is western
style, with the restaurant open 24 hours a day. It offers full
breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets of western and Asian style dishes
for each meal. After hour meals are served ala-carte.
Entertainment Operations. We operate three entertainment facilities:
o Night club
o Sauna-health center
o Bowling alley-game room
All entertainment facilities are open to the public.
o Night Club. The night club is designed in a "Las Vegas" club style
format with large floor show performance area and a moveable front
stage. The facility has computerized light show capabilities as well
as, we believe, a state-of-the-art sound system with special effects
capabilities. The floor show viewing area seats 330 people through a
combination of floor seating, private booth seating and private balcony
deluxe booth seating. The night club is located on the third floor of
the main building and specializes in floor show entertainment as well
as celebrity entertainment events which change weekly. The club also
offers 19 private karoke suites suitable for 4-10 people. Each suite
includes a serving area, karoke equipment and private bathroom.
o Bowling Alley-Game Room. A ten lane, Canadian hardwood bowling alley is
located on the second floor. The bowling alley system is imported from
Canada and has automatic computerized scoring and overhead display
screens for each lane. The bowling alley sponsors corporate and public
tournaments, provides lessons and items for purchase through a
pro-shop. In conjunction with the bowling alley is large game room
offering snooker, pool and Ping-Pong tables and a wide variety of
computer simulation games. A small snack bar provides pre-package food
and beverage items. The bowling alley and game room are open 24 hours a
day, seven days a week.
o Sauna-Health Center. The sauna-health center is located on the second
floor of the main building. It offers beauty salon, acupuncture and
massage services, as well as self-guided health relaxation activities,
such as soaking tubs, whirlpools, saunas, etc. The facility includes a
beauty salon, waiting lounge, changing facilities, shower area, three
large 15-person soaking pools, two large Jacuzzis, wet and dry
multi-person saunas, 20 private resting rooms, 20 semi-private massage
rooms, large quiet room, 30 private massage suites and five executive
suites consisting of private toilet and shower, sauna, Jacuzzi, massage
area and resting area. The sauna-health center has 100 massage beds and
a total capacity of 150 people.
Conference and Meeting Operations. We have 12 rooms dedicated to meeting and
conference space. These rooms service small, medium and large sized conferences
and meetings and include:
o Nine small meeting rooms capable of seating up to 20 people. Seven of
these rooms have multi-functional seating configurations. Two rooms
have large, fixed position oval conference tables with side gallery
space for individual chairs.
All rooms have climate control and private bathrooms.
o Two conference rooms within the hotel suitable for medium sized
meetings of up to 60 people. These rooms feature large fixed positioned
conference tables, built-in amplification equipment and ample side
gallery space for additional meeting attendees or small group break-out
space. These rooms have climate control and private bathrooms.
o One large, 8,180 square foot, meeting room capable of seating 460
people. It is configured in an auditorium style with a sloping floor
and large front presentation stage. The room features built-in sound
system, lighting capabilities, built-in multi-lingual interpretation
equipment and rear and front screen projection capability. The room
also has an attached large reception room and a separate, smaller,
private VIP reception room. We believe this meeting room is the largest
non-government room of it's kind in the province.
Set forth below for each of the last three fiscal years is the percentage of
total revenue which accounted for 15% or more of consolidated revenue during
such fiscal years.
1997:
Food and Beverage Operations 22.17%
1998:
Food and Beverage Operations: 22.8%
The raw materials we use are many and varied and common to all hotel and
entertainment facilities. A general sampling of these items and their sources
are as follows:
Item Source
Seafood/vegetable Yiwan Agricultural Advanced Technology Development
corporation,
Jiaozuo city
Cured meat Guangdong Lawei shop, Zhengzhou city
Seafood Wuyang Seafood wholesale shop, Zhengzhou city
Seafood Haiyang da shi jie shop, Jiaozuo city
Seafood Xingli Haiyang Seafood shop, Zhengzhou city
Wine/Beer Jinfeng Jiuhang Corporation Ltd., Zhengzhou city
Cigarette/beverage Donghui wholesale shop, Jiaozuo city
Cigarette/beverage Youyi company, Jiaozuo city
Cigarette/beverage Zhenhua shop, Jiaozuo city
General cooking ingredients Yongsheng ganxian shop, Jiaozuo city
Daily use Lodging items Xinya shopping center, Jiaozuo city
Daily use Lodging items Baolong Shiye Corporation Ltd., Henan province
We maintain a 10-day supply of common consumable goods, such as alcohol
products, guest room sundries and similar products, which is considered standard
industry practice.
Seasonal Variations
We experiences minor seasonal variations in overall revenue:
o Lodging Operations. Lodging revenue peaks during the period of April
through October. This time coincides with peak vacation travel season
and the period of April through June when, in our experience, most
Chinese companies hold biannual company meetings.
o Food and Beverage Operations. Food and beverage revenues peak during
the period of January through April. This is the time in the lunar
calendar traditionally associated with Chinese New Year.
o Entertainment Operations. Entertainment revenues experience no seasonal
variations.
o Conference and Meeting Operations. Conference and meeting revenue peak
during April through June and November through December. These periods
coincide with the times, in our experience, most Chinese companies hold
their biannual meetings and product shows.
Potential Future Growth and Operations
We currently involved in a number or research and development projects scheduled
for completion within the next two years. These projects are in the development
stage and, accordingly, may never be completed. These include:
o Athletic Club. We are researching the potential of constructing
within the existing space of the main building fifth floor,
a full-service, state-of-the-art western-style athletic club. The club
would include
o Handball and racquetball courts
o Indoor lap pool, locker room facilities
o Aerobics room with shock resistant flooring
o Resistance weight training equipment
o Aerobic conditioning equipment
o Training center
o Lounge area
o Athletic pro-shop
o Cafe style juice bar.
o Penthouse Suite. We are researching design options for constructing
within the existing space of the 21st and 22nd floors of the main
building a high quality Presidential Suite. The suite would include:
o Indoor pool
o Atrium
o Meeting conference room
o Roof garden
o Living room and dining rooms suitable for reception style entertaining
o Deluxe kitchen
o Jacuzzi
o Wet and dry saunas
o Private secured access
o Private balcony
o Two guest rooms.
o Restaurant Expansion. We are researching the feasibility of opening one
restaurant in Zhengzhuo City and one restaurant in Beijing. The terms
of site specific management and ownership (acquisition, franchise,
partnership, management agreement etc.) are the subject of research and
active discussions with a number of interested parties. Both
restaurants would bear the Yiwan name and specialize in a unique blend
of Guangdong and Henan style cuisine. Both restaurants would target
up-scale, urban customers.
o Lodging Expansion. We are researching the feasibility of hotel
expansion through franchising the Yiwan name and hotel-restaurant
operating systems. At present, the Jiaozuo Industrial Institute is
working with hotel management to draft the initial franchise offering
framework. The target market for franchise operations would be formerly
government owned hotel properties in the northern central provinces.
o Lodging Association. We are researching the feasibility of joining
an international hotel association such as "Leading
Luxury Hotels of the World" or similar.
o Training Center. We are researching the feasibility of creating a hotel
and restaurant management and operation training center. The program
would utilize the proven training techniques of the Yiwan developed
training systems. The target market would be the owners of recently
purchased formerly government owned hotels. Training facilities would
be located within existing space of the employee dormitory and the
hotel main building.
Market
We are located in the metropolitan city of Jiaozuo, Henan province, and consider
the city of Jiaozuo and all communities within a 30-mile radius to be our
primary market. The metropolitan area of Jiaozuo has a population of 3.13
million people, occupies 1,590 square miles, spans four counties, Wenxian,
Bao'ai, Wubu and Xiwu and two smaller cities, Qin Yang, Meng Zhou. Jiaozuo is an
industrial city dominated by power production and mining industries and is
considered the business and transportation hub of the northern-central
provincial region. The city is approximately 234 miles southeast of Beijing and
29 miles northeast of Zhengzhou, the provincial capital. Jiaozuo is the second
largest city in the province, and Henan is the most densely populated province
in the country.
We have two primary target markets:
o Travelers
o Local professionals.
The first target market, travelers, includes individual business travelers,
individual leisure travelers and group professional travelers. The second
market, local professionals, includes local individual business and government
professionals and groups of professionals.
According to our experience and our statistical data, individual travelers,
whether business, leisure or government, and individual local business and
government people share several common traits. In our experience, individual
travelers are comprised primarily of males between the ages of 37-55 and part of
the senior-middle management and senior management cadre of business and
government.
They are the decision makers in corporate and government settings, and they
usually have wide latitude in the discretionary expenditures of funds. Because
many in this group have traveled abroad or have frequent contact with foreigners
as part of their employment, they have developed a taste and appreciation for
western style luxuries and amenities.
Most are college educated, married to a college-educated, full-time working
spouse and have one child under the age of 18. At home, many in this demographic
segment own a luxury watch, color television, full size refrigerator, air
conditioner or modern stereo equipment. Their proportion of disposable and
discretionary income is well above the national average. In our experience, this
group can be considered affluent.
According to our experience and our statistical data, group professional
travelers and local group professionals are also relatively homogeneous, in our
experience. This segment is predominantly male, but with a wider age range than
those members in the individual category, usually 33-58 years of age. A portion
of this category can be considered junior managers and lower middle managers.
Because of their lower rank at the work place, this group does not have the
purchasing power to regularly purchase western luxury items. They are more than
likely to be college educated, but to a lesser percentage than their individual
counter parts. Their purchasing power is, cumulatively speaking, also slightly
lower than those counterparts.
We believe we are targeting a significant market opportunity for the following
reasons:
National Government Considerations:
o According to the national State Planning Commission in its tenth five
year plan (2001-2005), it has targeted tourism as a favored industry in
the nation's effort to modernize and earn hard currency.
o According to the national government in its tenth five year plan
(2001-2005) it has targeted the northern central provinces as the next
area for national economic development.
City Government Considerations:
o The city government announced in its tenth five year plan (2001-2005) no plans
to award permits for additional hotels.
o The city government announced in its tenth five year plan (2001-2005) the
municipal economy would expand by 13%.
o The city government announced in its tenth five year plan (2001-2005)
the intention to build a modern two lane highway connecting the cities
of Jiaozuo and Zhengzhou.
o The city government is actively pursuing foreign investment in heavy industry
and mining operations.
Travel Industry Considerations:
o According to the National Tourism Bureau forecasts, by 2010, the yearly
nation-wide revenue generated from international travelers will reach
$35 billion USD.
o According to the National Tourism Bureau forecasts, by 2010, the yearly
nation-wide revenue generated from domestic travelers will reach $125
billion USD (1 trillion RMB).
o According to the National Tourism Bureau, in 1998, there was a 3.6%
increase in domestic travel expenditures over 1997 expenditure levels
(This total represents 11.6% of the yearly national per capita income).
o According to the National Tourism Bureau, in 1998, 3 million persons
visited the city of Jiaozuo generating $64,000,000 USD
(520,000,000 RMB) in revenue.
o The city is home to a number of the regions' main natural scenic
tourist attractions, including China's tallest waterfall and the
region's only national park.
o The city is a major point on intra-national travel routes: it is the
termination point for the Xinzhang-Jiaozuo highway (under
construction), the originating point of the Jiaozuo- Shanxi highway
(under construction), a vicinity city to the Yellow River (within 40
miles ), a prominent marker point on the Shenzhen-Beijing highway
Local Market Considerations:
o Ours is the only four-star-rated hotel in the primary market (there are no
five-star-rated facilities).
o The city of Jiaozuo has only nine hotels permitted to accept foreign
travelers.
o The two hotels rated three-stars in the primary area are, we believe, in poor
physical condition.
o As the economic conditions in the primary area improve, we believe a
growing number of persons will have the disposable and discretionary
income to be able to purchase our products and services.
o We believe Jiaozuo is positioned as the business and transportation hub of the
northern central provinces.
Competition
The hotel industry is highly competitive. Within the primary market, there are
nine hotels licensed by the government to accept foreign guests. We are the only
four-star-rated hotel in the primary area. There are no five-star-rated hotels
and two three-star-rated hotels in the primary area. Hotels are rated according
to standards issued by the China national tourism bureau in the following areas:
fitness, maintenance of fitness, sanitation, service level, and guest
satisfaction; The highest rank is 5 stars. For example, Hilton and Holiday Inn
Grand are rated as five stars, which meet the international highest standard.
Three star hotels are similar to Holiday Inn Express Three star and up can
accept foreign tourists.
Our two main competitors are the three-star-rated Asia hotel and the Yueji
Jiaozuo hotel. Both hotels are government owned and operated and combined have
approximately 130 total guest rooms. Both offer the following services and
products:
o Full service restaurant (less than 200 person capacity)
o Beauty parlor, business center
o Sundries and gift store
o Night club and karoke suites (150-200 person capacity)
o Massage service
o Small and medium sized meeting and conference rooms (less than 100 person
capacity).
These competitors engage in limited advertising efforts and compete primarily
for highly price sensitive, budget business, leisure and group travelers. We
believe both hotels are in need of overhaul and renovation.
We believe we have the ability to favorably compete for the following reasons:
o Higher quality guest room physical condition, due to recent renovation
o Cleaner guest rooms
o Higher number of in-guest room amenities
o Higher quality peripheral hotel services (restaurants, entertainment,
meeting rooms)
We believe it would take substantial effort for the competition to match our
lodging product.
We are the largest hotel in our primary area both in terms of guest room
capacity and square footage. In addition, we have a number of other points that
we believe give us a competitive advantage:
o Location. Our location is on the center round-about that marks the
physical center of the city. The round-about features a visually
distinctive 30 foot statue that is considered the city's symbol. Our
building is the tallest building on the round-about perimeter. This
landmark location is a focal reference point for directions in the
city.
o Training. Service and operational training are critical components in
positioning our offering as unique from competitors within the
marketplace. We have invested substantial time and resources in
developing staff training systems that enable the facility to operate
with the standard at, or above, a western-style, five-star luxury
hotel.
o Service Training. We have devoted special attention to staff service
training systems that develop a professional service attitude and
overall standard of conduct. We exploit this selling point widely in an
on-going positioning advertising effort titled, "Four star
building--Five star service!" Topics of staff training include:
o Guest greetings
o Appropriate interaction
o Speech-grammar-intonation
o Eye contact
o Etiquette
o Attentiveness
o Posture
o Smiling
o Discretion
o Personal hygiene
o Dress
o Pride
o Understanding customers needs
o No other company in the primary area provides this type of training. We
believe that because of the expense and the time necessary to develop
these training programs that it would be difficult for competitors to
duplicate this system.
o Operation Training. All new operational staff are required to
attend a 30-day operational training program prior to
beginning regular employment with us. Half of this time is spent in a
structured learning environment and half of the time
is spent in apprentice training. At the end of each 15-day training
period, the employee must pass a proficiency test.
Failure to pass results in employment termination. Upon completion
of the 30-day training period, each new employee must
receive the endorsement of his or her new department's manager.
Mandatory on-going and "refresher" training is conducted
twice a year for all employees. Promotion opportunities are based
largely upon training evaluations. By contrast, the other
two three-star hotels in the primary market require only 2-3 day
staff training prior to commencing work. We do not believe
our operational training system can be easily duplicated by competitors.
o Management Training. In 1999, we entered into a management training
agreement with the Guangzhou Hospitality Institute to send 100 managers
and junior mangers in small groups to Guangzhou for a two month
intensive training and internship training in area five-star rated
hotels. While this management training is easily to duplicate, because
the of the duration of time away from the employee's primary work
duties, we do not feel the program is likely to duplicated by our
competitors.
We use the Jiaozuo Industrial Engineering College Hotel and Restaurant
Management Program to help with our training efforts. We offer an
internship-training program to select students. In exchange, we have first
employment recruiting rights for top student talent.
Food and Beverage Operations:
In our experience, no other food service establishment offers this style of
cuisine. We believe we offer a fresh and innovative fusion blend of Guangzhou
and Henan style cuisines. This style has become our culinary signature and all
menus in each of the three food and beverage facilities reflect this central
theme.
To support this strategy, We've hired 12 chefs from Guangzhou and 16 from Henan.
Two chefs are designated solely for the production of dim sum, a Guangdong
specialty.
To stimulate the generation of new menu items, we require each chef to create
one new menu item each month and to daily meet and greet a specific number of
guests. This program is known as the "Chef New Product Development Program."
Chefs are motivated to create new menu items through a bonus system and
promotion options. To our knowledge, no other competitor has a similar program.
We also place heavy emphasis on the purchase of natural raw ingredients and
operate a special purchasing program to source such raw ingredients. We own the
only industrial size fruit juicer machine in the primary area and is the only
facility to offer a wide selection of fresh fruit juices.
Buffet Coffee Shop. We believe our Buffet Coffee Shop can favorably compete for
the following reasons:
o Prestigious location
o Higher quality product offering
o Unique buffet service format
o Open 24 hours a day/ seven days a week
First Floor Restaurant. Our principal methods of competition are price, product
quality, depth of product line and physical features. We believe the quality of
the First Floor Restaurant is both of higher quality and a more unique offering
than the competition. The number of menu choices, more than 300, and the
700-person seating capacity are the largest among competitors. The restaurant's
variety of amenities, including staging area, private dining rooms and multiple
banquet facilities, are, we believe, superior in the market. We believe our
First Floor Restaurant has the ability to favorably compete because of the
following reasons:
o Higher product quality
o Greater number of product offerings
o Higher quality physical facility
o Prestigious location
o Greater number of facility offerings, including private dining rooms, stage,
banquet rooms etc.)
o Larger physical size and largest capacity in our target area
o Points per dollar program, which allows guests to earn points for
dollars spent in the facility and which can be redeemed at our store
for luxury items such as home appliances, liquor, home furnishing,
electronic equipment, etc.
o Special event promotions: taste of `region/country' cuisine, theme
culinary promotions
o More frequent new menu items
VIP Restaurant. We believe we have no competitors in this category in our target
market, and our position in the market as a premier fine-dining establishment
is, we believe, firmly established.
Entertainment Operations:
Night Club. We face competition from the other two three-star hotel night clubs,
Asia hotel and Yueji Jiaozuo hotel. Both competitors are physically smaller and
configured in a "social club" format featuring a center dance area. Both offer
occasional live local entertainment. Neither of the competitors engage in wide
promotion effort.
We believe we have the ability to favorably compete for the following reasons:
o Higher quality lighting and special effects capabilities
o Higher quality sound system
o Distinctive atmosphere created through internal architectural detail
and decoration
o Larger physical size
o Greater seating variations, including floor table, booth and the deluxe
balcony booth
o Unique floor show offering
o Greater variety entertainment (weekly changing floor show programs)
o Unique "big name" celebrity entertainment events (no other entity in
the province offers these events)
o Higher quality karoke suites
Bowling Alley-Game Room. We have the only bowling alley in the primary area. The
number of competitors providing snooker, pool, Ping Pong and computer simulation
games in a combined environment is uncertain, but we believe it to be few. We
believe we have a competitive advantage because we offer:
o Unique bowling product
o Higher quality game room products
o Higher quality physical facility
o A number of product-related programs, including:
o City bowling league tournament, called the Yiwan Cup
o Corporate bowling leagues
o Bowling lessons
o Weekly contests for bowling, pool and snooker
o Membership program that offers game room discounts, hotel restaurants
discounts, promotional give-aways, priority ticket purchase options for
selected entertainment events, and other bonuses
Due to the substantial investment purchase and installation cost of the bowling
alley, we do not believe this product is easily duplicated.
Sauna-Health Club. We face competition from the two three-star hotels, Asia and
Yueji Jiaozuo, and free standing establishments for massage and acupuncture
services. We believe, however, that no other establishment offers our overall
combination of services.
We believe we can favorably compete because we offer:
o Higher quality product service
o Higher quality physical facility
o Greater number of facility features (soaking pools, resting rooms,
whirlpools, wet and dry saunas, changing facilities)
o Prestigious location
o A more luxurious ambiance
Meeting and Conference Operations: We have competition from the Asia and Yueji
Jiaozuo hotels, which advertise meeting room facilities. We believe we can
favorably compete for the following reasons:
o Greater number of rooms
o Higher quality room facilities
o Higher technical in-room capabilities
o Larger room capacity
o Competitive pricing, when guest rooms are purchased with meeting room
space
We use an aggressive guest room pricing strategy to attract group meeting and
conference customers. We believe we can accept a lower per guest room margin and
still maintain profitability through sales of other operations products and
services purchased by group members.
How We Reach Customers
We use a variety of methods to reach our customers, including advertising and
promotional events.
Advertising. We do extensive product promotional advertising in several venues:
o Local television advertising
o Airport and train station billboards
o City promotional materials
o Local print media
o On-site point-of-purchase
Promotional Events. These promotional events are chiefly coordinated through our
sales department in conjunction with our entertainment and food and beverage
operation portions. Primary on-going promotional events include city league
bowling tournaments, corporate bowling tournaments, "big name" celebrity
entertainment event ticket give-aways, regional or national cuisine tasting and
other culinary events.
Charitable Giving and Sponsorship. We also promote our hotel by corporate
sponsorship of charity events and donations to local philanthropic efforts.
We believe we may have difficulty competing in the marketplace for the following
reasons:
o Favored Industry Status. Although the National State Planning
Commission in its tenth five year plan (2001-2005) announced the
tourism industry as a favored industry for national growth and
development, there can be no assurance that this status will not be
revoked. Revocation of this status may cause us to have difficulty
competing in the market place.
o Regional Economic Development. Although the National State Planning
Commission in its tenth five year plan (2001-2005) announced its
intention to target the northern central provinces for economic
development, there can be no assurance that this will occur. Absence of
this economic stimulus in the region may cause us to have difficulty
competing.
o Infrastructure Development. Although the provincial and local
governments in their tenth five year plans (2001-2005) announced plans
for extensive intra-province and inter-province infrastructure
development, there can be no assurance these efforts will occur.
Absence of this infrastructure development may cause us difficulty.
o Government Purchase Policy. Both hotels considered to be competition in
the primary market, Yueji Jiaozuo hotel and Asia hotel are government
owned and operated. It is conceivable the government could require
ministries and agencies to conduct all travel, conference and
entertainment related business with government owned entities. This
requirement may cause us to have difficulty competing.
o Tax Status. If we were to lose our city tax exempt status, competing in
the market place may become more difficult.
o Profitability. Both of the hotels considered to be competition in the
primary market, Yueji Jiaozuo hotel and Asia hotel are government owned
and operated. By virtue of their government ownership status, these
hotels are not subject to the same profit and loss operating
requirements as us, a privately owned entity. This may cause us to have
difficulty competing.
o Competitor Upgrade. Although at present, the competitors', Asia hotel
and Yueji Jiaozuo hotel, facilities are, we believe, in substantially
lower physical condition than our hotel, there can be no assurance that
the government, who owns our two competitors, will not invest in
substantial physical facility renovation. Physical facility renovation
of the competitor's facilities may cause us to have difficulty
competing.
Government Regulations
We are subject to certain city government environmental regulations concerning
the disposal of waste water and noise emission levels. For the waste water have
reached 2nd class. For the noise have reached 1st class. These regulations are
applicable to all hotel facilities within the primary area.
The regulations are:
A. For the hotel water as the form:
1st class 2nd class 3rd class
COD: 100 200 1,000
B. For the noise(national standard No. GB 12348-90) is:
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Trademarks and Licenses
We have registered the Jiaozuo Yi Wan Hotel Co., Ltd. name and the Yi Wan hotel
operations logo with the Ministry of Administration and Trademarks. The term of
the business license is from January 1997 to January 2012. The trademark is
registered in perpetuity provided yearly fees are paid.
We also have a three-year special income tax status from the Jiaozuo city
government, which was granted in ***. *** confirm: Under this tax status, we pay
no tax to the city. When this status expires, we will pay city tax at the rate
of ***. We have no special income tax consideration from the national
government.
Employees
We presently employ 595 people. There are no collective bargaining agreements or
confidentiality agreements with any employee.
Facilities
We have a land use permit for 2.42 acres. All our facilities are located in
Jiaozuo city, Henan province. They include:
o 1 main building 22 stories/72 meters high/33,800 square meters
(convert to feet)
o 131 standard guest rooms
o 25 guest suites
o 2 executive guest suites
o 1 (one) 500 bed employee dormitory
o 2 full service restaurants (700 person capacity)
o 1 buffet coffee shop (50 person capacity)
o 1 lobby bar (25 person capacity)
o 1 night club (334 audience capacity)
o 1 bowling alley (10 lanes) and game room
o 1 sauna-health club (150 person capacity)
o 9 small and medium size conference and meeting rooms
(10 60 person capacity)
o 1 large conference room (460 person capacity)
o 2 tennis courts
o 1 business center
o 1 travel agency
o 1 sundries and gift store
o 1 beauty salon (four station)
o full facility smoke detectors and water sprinklers
We have a Land Use Permit from the government for a period of 40 years to
operate hotel, entertainment, and food and beverage and conference facilities.
*** issued when/ provide information on the issue date of the two other permits,
too We have paid to the government a one time fee $4,820,000 for this land use
permit.
PRC LEGAL SYSTEM
The PRC is still in the process of developing a comprehensive system of
laws. A significant number of laws and regulations dealing, in particular, with
economic matters and foreign investment, protection of intellectual property,
taxation, technology transfer and trade have been promulgated since 1978 when
the PRC first embarked on its economic reform policy. The Constitution was
amended in December 1982 to authorize foreign investment and to guarantee the
"lawful rights and interests" of foreign investors in the PRC.
National laws in the PRC are promulgated by the National People's
Congress. However, when the NPC is not in session, its Standing Committee
promulgates laws and the NPC acts as a rubber stamp. The State Council, certain
of the entities affiliated with the State Council and people's congresses at the
provincial and municipal levels are also vested with the power to promulgate
administrative measures, rules and regulations having the force of law.
The legal system in the PRC is based on written statutes, and decided
cases do not constitute binding precedents, although such cases are sometimes
referred to for guidance. The main legislation governing the judicial system is
The Law of the People's Republic of China concerning the Organization of the
Judicial System, which came into effect on July 1, 1979 and was amended on
September 2, 1983. The main legislation governing civil procedure is The Law of
the People's Republic of China on Civil Procedure which came into effect on
April 5, 1991.
All foreign individuals, enterprises and other entities are given the
same rights and obligations as PRC individuals, enterprises and other entities
in instituting or defending proceedings in courts. If, however, the rights and
obligations of PRC individuals, enterprises or other entities to institute or
defend legal proceedings are subject to any restriction in any foreign
jurisdiction, then reciprocal restrictions may be imposed by PRC courts on the
rights and obligations of the individuals, enterprises and other entities of
such jurisdictions to institute or defend legal proceedings in the PRC. Foreign
individuals, enterprises and other entities who wish to retain legal counsel in
instituting or defending any proceedings in a PRC court must retain lawyers
qualified in the PRC.
All civil cases are decided by the court on the basis of a majority
vote and are subject to a two-tier procedure, with cases being heard by a court
of first instance and then subject to appeal to an appellate court. Courts in
the PRC are divided into four levels: the Supreme People's Court, the High
People's Court, the Intermediate People's Court and the Elementary People's
Court. At each level, there is a criminal division, a civil division, an
economic division and an administrative division. Cases involving foreigners are
usually first brought at the intermediate level. The PRC also has specialty
courts which handle maritime military, maritime, railroad, forestry and traffic
matters. The Supreme People's Court is the highest judicial establishment in the
PRC. It is responsible for supervising all other courts. It has appellate
jurisdiction over High People's Courts and specialty courts, and original
jurisdiction in limited circumstances. It also adjudicates certain special
criminal prosecutions. In case of uncertainty in relation to the interpretation
of any law, rule or regulation, the Supreme People's Court may be asked to
provide an opinion on the interpretation of such law, rule or regulation.
Most judges in the PRC are members of the Chinese Communist Party, and
the party expects judges to carry out its policies. In an attempt to promote
judicial independence, a long-standing "examination and approval" system of
review by the CCP, which was used in cases involving the death penalty,
foreigners and certain important decisions, was officially abolished in 1979.
However, review of decisions by the party is still common.
If a legally binding judgment or ruling is given by a PRC court, but
the party against whom such judgment or ruling is to be enforced is not present
or does not have any assets in the PRC, the person seeking enforcement may apply
to the appropriate foreign court for recognition and enforcement of such
judgment or ruling. Alternatively, where there is an applicable judicial
assistance treaty or other arrangement for reciprocal enforcement of judgments
between the PRC and the country in which the PRC judgment or ruling is sought to
be enforced, the PRC court may be asked to seek the enforcement of such judgment
or ruling directly through the courts in such foreign country.
Similarly, if a party requests a PRC court to recognize or enforce a
judgment or ruling given by a foreign court, such judgment or ruling will be
recognized and enforced only where there is an applicable judicial assistance
treaty or other arrangement for reciprocal enforcement of judgments between the
PRC and the country of the court by which such judgment or ruling is given.
Where there is an applicable judicial assistance treaty, a foreign court may
directly request a PRC court to recognize and enforce such a judgment. The
enforcement of such judgment or ruling, however, must not violate the public
security, state sovereignty or basic principles of the law of the PRC or
contradict the public interest of the PRC. If it is necessary to enforce such
judgment or ruling, the PRC court will issue an enforcement order and will
proceed with enforcement in accordance with PRC law.
To date, the PRC has concluded judicial assistance treaties with only a
few countries, including Belgium, France, Poland, Mongolia, Ukraine, Romania,
Spain, Italy, Russia, Cuba, Thailand, Egypt, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Turkey, Greece
and Bulgaria.
Foreign arbitral awards may be enforced in the PRC in accordance with
the Civil Procedure Law, which provides that an application for enforcement
shall be submitted to the Intermediate Peoples Court of the place where the
party against whom enforcement is sought is domiciled or where such party's
property is located. Application for enforcement shall be handled pursuant to
international treaties to which the PRC is a party, most importantly the
Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards, to
which the PRC acceded in 1987. As of September 20, 1993, 129 states and
territories were members of the New York Convention, including the U.S. and Hong
Kong, to which Great Britain extended application of the Convention pursuant to
its own accession.
There is no express requirement in the Civil procedure Law, as in the
case of foreign court judgments and rulings, that foreign arbitral awards which
are brought for enforcement in the PRC must not violate the public security,
state sovereignty or basic principles of the law of the PRC or contradict the
public interest of the PRC. However, the New York Convention does permit a PRC
court to refuse recognition and enforcement of a foreign arbitral course on the
grounds that doing so would be contrary to the public policy of the PRC.
Nonetheless, the Civil Procedure Law and the New York Convention allow PRC
courts significantly less basis for rejecting an application or enforcement of a
foreign arbitral award than exists in the case of foreign court judgments or
rulings. A consistent record of enforcement of foreign arbitral awards, however,
has yet to develop.
The China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission,
established in Beijing under the auspices of the China Council for the Promotion
of International Trade, is one of two domestic arbitration organizations in the
PRC charged with arbitrating foreign-related disputes. Under the new CIETAC
arbitration rules, which came into effect on June 1, 1994, CIETAC has
jurisdiction over any dispute arising from "international or external economic
and trade transactions" with respect to which an arbitration agreement selecting
CIETAC arbitration has been reached. The other arbitration organization
exclusively arbitrates foreign-related maritime disputes.
The CIETAC rules provide that an award rendered by a CIETAC tribunal
shall be final and binding on the parties. The Civil Procedure Law also provides
that a PRC court may only refuse to enforce a CIETAC final award in the event of
procedural errors relating to the jurisdiction of CIETAC over a given dispute or
the failure by an arbitration tribunal to abide by CIETAC rules, and may also
deny execution of the award in the event that it determines that doing so would
be against the "public interest".
Although most arbitrations are conducted in Beijing, parties to a
dispute may agree that the dispute be heard under the auspices of either of the
two CIETAC sub-commissions established in Shenzhen and Shanghai. The parties may
agree to appoint a single arbitrator to arbitrate a dispute, but normally three
arbitrators form the arbitration panel. Each party selects one arbitrator and
the chairman of CIETAC selects the third, who acts as chairman of the tribunal.
Arbitrators must be selected from a panel of arbitrators maintained by CIETAC.
The panel of arbitrators currently comprises 296 arbitrators, of which
approximately one-third are either Hong Kong or foreign individuals. The CIETAC
arbitration rules also describe grounds for challenging arbitrators.
In deciding the substantive aspects of a dispute, the CIETAC
arbitration tribunal must look to the governing law of the contract. PRC foreign
economic contract law permits the parties to choose foreign or PRC law as the
governing law in most cases. In the event that the parties have not chosen a
governing law, PRC choice of law rules provide for the selection of the law
which has the closest connection to the subject matter of the dispute.
Also, on September 1, 1995, the Arbitration Law of the People's
Republic of China became effective, allowing arbitration commissions to be
established in major cities of the PRC and authorizing such commissions to
arbitrate foreign-related disputes if the subject arbitration agreement submits
such disputes to such commissions.
The activities of the three Sino-Foreign Joint Ventures in China are by
law subject, in some cases, to administrative review and approval by various
national, provincial, and local agencies of the Chinese government. While China
has promulgated an Administrative Procedure Law permitting redress to the courts
with respect to certain administrative actions, this law appears to be largely
untested in this context. Although the Company believes that the support of
local, provincial, and national governmental entities benefits our operations in
connection with administrative reviews and receiving approvals, there can be no
assurance that such approvals, when necessary or advisable, will be forthcoming.
TAXES AND DIVIDENDS
Because the three Sino-Foreign Joint Ventures in which we will have an
80% interest after the merger are controlled foreign corporations for U.S.
federal income tax purposes, we may be required to include in gross income (x)
those companies' "Subpart F" income, which includes certain passive income and
income from certain transactions with related persons, whether or not such
income is distributed to us, and (y) increases in those companies' earnings
invested in certain U.S. property. Based on the current and expected income,
assets and operations of the three Sino-Foreign Joint Ventures, we believe that
we will not have significant U.S.
federal income tax consequences under the controlled foreign corporation rules.
The sole funds available to us for the payment of dividends on our
common stock will be the result of distributions, if any, declared and paid on
our interest in the three Sino-Foreign Joint Ventures. It is the present policy
of us and the three Sino-Foreign Joint Ventures to retain earnings for future
growth and not to declare distributions, even funds are legally available
therefor after the payment of any tax or other liabilities. ****confirm Neither
we nor the three Sino-Foreign Joint Ventures has declared a dividend or
distribution. Pursuant to the relevant PRC laws and regulations governing the
three Sino-Foreign Joint Ventures, the earnings of the three Sino-Foreign Joint
Ventures are determined in accordance with the relevant PRC accounting rules and
regulations and are available for distribution to their shareholders after they
(a) satisfy all tax liabilities and (b) provide for losses in previous years.
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE
The three Sino-Foreign Joint Ventures are subject to the PRC's national
Environmental Protection Law, which was promulgated on December 26, 1989, as
well as a number of other national and local laws and regulations regulating
air, water and noise pollution and setting pollutant discharge standards.
Violation of such laws and regulations could result in warnings, fines, orders
to cease operations and even criminal penalties, depending on the circumstances
of such violation. We believes that all manufacturing and other operations of
the three Sino-Foreign Joint Ventures are in compliance with all applicable laws
relating to air, water and noise pollution.
YI WAN GROUP MANAGEMENT
The names and ages of the Yi Wan Group executive officers and directors as
of October 31, 1999, and their background are as follows:
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Cheng WanMing 38 Chairman of board and president of Yiwan Hotel
Chairman of board and president of Yiwan Farm
President and Director of Yiwan Telecommunication.
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You Yingliu 57 Vice-president of Yiwan Farm
Director of all Yi Wan Companies
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Zhang Haoyu 29 Director of all Yi Wan Companies Vice-president of Yiwan Hotel
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Yang Huijuan 29 Director of all Yi Wan Companies
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Luo Guanying 55 Director of all Yi Wan Companies
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Liang Xiaogen 58 Director of all Yi Wan Companies
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Wu Zeming 47 Chairman of board and vice-president of Yiwan Telecommunication
Director of all other Yi Wan Companies
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Cheng Manli 36 Manager of Yi Wan Telecommunication
Director of all Yi Wan Companies
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Qin Minhong 37 Manager of Yi Wan Telecommunication
Director of all Yi Wan Companies
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Cheng Wanqing 30 Director of all Yi Wan Companies
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Mr. Cheng Wanming, Chairman of board and Chief Executive Officer, joined us in
September 1993, Before September 1993, Mr. Cheng Wanming was President at Shunao
Industry & Commerce company, in Guangdong province. From September 1993 to
August 1999, Mr. Cheng Wanming held various positions at Shunde Yiwan
Communication Equipment Plant Company Ltd., including Board of director's member
and President. From Dec.1996 to August 1999, Mr. Cheng Wanming was Chairman of
Board of Directors and President of Yiwan Group Hotel. From January 1997 to
August 1999, Mr. Cheng Wanming was Chairman of Board and President of Yiwan
Agriculture Advanced Technology Development Corporation. Mr. Cheng Wanming
received a bachelor degree from Feshan junior college in Guangdong province.
Mr. You Yingliu, joined us in September 1993, From September 1993 to August
1999, Mr. You Yingliu was a Board of Director's member of Shunde Yiwan
Communication Equipment Plant Company Ltd.. From Dec. 1996 to August 1999, Mr.
You Yingliu was a Board of Director's member of Yiwan Group Hotel. From January
1997 to August 1999, Mr. You Yingliu was a Board of Director's member and
Vice-President of Yiwan Agriculture Advanced Technology Development Corporation.
Mr. Zhang Haoyu joined us in September 1993. From September 1991 to Oct.1995,Mr.
Zhang Haoyu was a department manager of the Material Bureau of Qinyang
city?Henan Province. From September 1993 to August 1999?Mr. Zhang Haoyu was a
Board of Director's member of Shunde Yiwan Communication Equipment Plant Company
Ltd.. From Dec. 1996 to August 1999?Mr. Zhang Haoyu was a Board of Director's
member and Vice-President of Yiwan Group Hotel. From January 1997 to August
1999. Mr. Zhang Haoyu was a Board of Director's member of Yiwan Agriculture
Advanced Technology Development Corporation. Mr. Zhang Haoyu received a bachelor
from the Metallurgical junior college of Changsha City, Hunan province.
Ms. Yang Huijuan, joined us in September 1993. From September 1993 to August
1999, Ms. Yang Huijuan was a Board of Director's member of Shunde Yiwan
Communication Equipment Plant Company Ltd.. From June 1990 to present, Ms. Yang
Huijuan works in China Agriculture Bank, Jiaozuo Branch, in Henan province. From
Dec. 1996 to August 1999, Ms. Yang Huijuan was a Board of Director's member of
Yiwan Group Hotel. From January 1997 to August 1999, Ms. Yang Huijuan was a
Board of Director's member of Yiwan Agriculture Advanced Technology Development
Corporation. Ms. Yang Huijuan received a bachelor from Jiaozuo University in
Henan province.
Ms. Luo Guanying, joined us in September 1993.From April 1993 to right now, Ms.
Luo Guanying was a Vice-president of Shunao industry & commerce company, in
Guangdong province. Form September 1993 to August 1999, Ms. Luo Guanying was a
board of director's member of Shunde Yiwan Communication Equipment Plant Company
Ltd.. From Dec. 1996 to August 1999, Ms. Luo Guanying was a board of director's
member of Yiwan Group Hotel. From January 1997 to August 1999, Ms. Luo Guanying
was a board of director's member of Yiwan Agriculture Advanced Technology
Development Corporation.
Mr. Liang Xiaogen, joined us in September 1993. From March 1991 to right now,
Mr. Liang Xiaogen was a President of Shunde Zhiyuan Developing company, in
Guangdong province. From September 1993 to August 1999, Mr. Liang Xiaogen was a
Board of Director's member of Shunde Yiwan Communication Equipment Plant Company
Ltd.. From Dec. 1996 to August 1999, Mr. Liang Xiaogen was a Board of Director's
member of Yiwan Group Hotel. From January 1997 to August 1999, Mr. Liang Xiaogen
was a Board of Director's member of Yiwan Agriculture Advanced Technology
Development Corporation.
Mr. Wu Zeming, joined us in September 1993. From June 1991 to present, Mr. Wu
Zeming was Chairman of Board of Wan Da Construction Inc. of Macao. From
September 1993 to August 1999, Mr. Wu Zeming was Chairman of Board and Vice
President of Shunde Yiwan Communication Equipment Plant Company Ltd.. From Dec.
1996 to August 1999, Mr. Wu Zeming was a Board of Director's member of Yiwan
Group Hotel. From January 1997 to August 1999, Mr. Wu Zeming was a Board of
Director's member of Yiwan Agriculture Advanced Technology Development
Corporation.
Ms. Cheng Manli, joined us in September 1993. From June 1991 to present, Ms.
Cheng Manli is a Board of Director's member of Wan Da Construction Inc. of
Macao. From September 1993 to August 1999, Ms. Cheng Manli was a Board of
Director's member and manager of Shunde Yiwan Communication Equipment Plant
Company Ltd.. From Dec. 1996 to August 1999, Ms. Cheng Manli was a Board of
Director's member of Yiwan Group Hotel. From January 1997 to August 1999, Ms.
Cheng Manli was a Board of Director's member of Yiwan Agriculture Advanced
Technology Development Corporation.
Ms. Qin Minhong, joined us in September 1993. From September 1993 to August
1999, Ms. Qin Minhong was a Board of Director's member and manager of Shunde
Yiwan Communication Equipment Plant Company Ltd.. From Dec. 1996 to August 1999,
Ms. Qin Minhong was a Board of Director's member of Yiwan Group Hotel. From
January 1997 to August 1999, Ms. Qin Minhong was a Board of Director's member of
Yiwan Agriculture Advanced Technology Development Corporation.
Mr. Cheng Wanqing, joined us in September 1993. From April 1993 to present, Mr.
Cheng Wanqing was a Vice-President of Shunao Industry & Commerce Company. From
September 1993 to August 1999, Mr. Cheng Wanqing was a Board of Director's
member of Shunde Yiwan Communication Equipment Plant Company Ltd.. From Dec.1996
to August 1999, Mr. Cheng Wanqing was a Board of Director's member of Yiwan
Group Hotel. From January 1997 to August 1999, Mr. Cheng Wanqing was a Board of
Director's member of Yiwan Agriculture Advanced Technology Development
Corporation. Mr. Cheng Wanqing received a bachelor degree from the Television
Broadcasting College, in Guangdong province.
Board Composition
Directors are elected annually at our annual meeting of stockholders, and
serve for the one year term for which they are elected and until their
successors are duly elected and qualified. Our Bylaws currently provide for a
Board of Directors comprised of 11 number directors.
Employment Agreements and Compensation.
We have entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Cheng Wanming. The term of
the agreement is from September 1993 to September 2003. Under the terms of the
agreement, Mr. Cheng Wanming is required to devote his full time to our
business. We paid him a salary of *** for the last fiscal year and have agreed
to pay him a salary of $8,675 for the current fiscal year. No other executive
officers received aggregate compensation during our last fiscal year which
exceeded, or would exceed on an annualized basis, $100,000.
We have entered into an employment agreement with Mr. You Yingliu. The term of
the agreement is from September 1993 to September 2003. Under the terms of the
agreement, Mr. Cheng Wanming is required to devote his full time to our
business. We have agreed to pay him a base salary of $2,747 for the current
fiscal year.
We have entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Zhang Haoyu. The term of
the agreement is from September 1993 to September 2003. Under the terms of the
agreement, Mr. Cheng Wanming is required to devote his full time to our
business. We have agreed to pay him a base salary of $4,337 for the current
fiscal year.
We have entered into an employment agreement with Ms. Tian Xiaoqi. The term of
the agreement is from September 1993 to September 2003. Under the terms of the
agreement, Mr. Cheng Wanming is required to devote his full time to our
business. We have agreed to pay him a base salary of $4,337 for the current
fiscal year.
We have entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Wu Zeming. The term of the
agreement is from September 1993 to September 2003. Under the terms of the
agreement, Mr. Cheng Wanming is required to devote his full time to our
business. We have agreed to pay him a base salary of $5,783 for the current
fiscal year.
We have entered into an employment agreement with Ms. Cheng Manli. The term of
the agreement is from September 1993 to September 2003. Under the terms of the
agreement, Mr. Cheng Wanming is required to devote his full time to our
business. We have agreed to pay him a base salary of $5,783 for the current
fiscal year.
We have entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Qin Minhong. The term of
the agreement is from September 1993 to September 2003. Under the terms of the
agreement, Mr. Cheng Wanming is required to devote his full time to our
business. We have agreed to pay him a base salary of $1,229 for the current
fiscal year.
Board Compensation
Our directors do not receive cash compensation for their services as
directors, although some directors are reimbursed for reasonable expenses
incurred in attending board or committee meetings. ***please verify
We have no compensation committee or other board committee performing equivalent
functions. ***provide names of officer and director participation in
compensation decisions in the following format:
Mr. Smith, our current chief executive officer, and Mr. Jones, who retired as
Vice President and Director last year, participated in deliberations of our
board of directors concerning executive officer compensation.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS WITH DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND 5% STOCKHOLDERS
***insert from footnotes in financial statements
YI WAN GROUP PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS
The following table sets forth certain information regarding the
beneficial ownership of our Common Stock as of September 30, 1999 by:
o Each shareholder known by us to own beneficially more than 5% of the common
stock o Each executive officer o Each director and all directors and executive
officers as a group:
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Name Number of Shares Percentage before merger Percentage after merger
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Cheng WanMing 6,655,505 41.7 40.1
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You Yingliu 1,117,231 7 6.7
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Zhang Haoyu 798,022 5 4.8
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Yang Huijuan 798,022 5 4.8
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Wu Zeming 1,149,152 7.2 6.8
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Qin Minhong 2,202,541 13.8 13.1
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Luo Guanying 798,022 5 4.8
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Cheng Wanqing 798,022 5 4.8
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Cheng Deqiang 798,022 5 4.8
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</TABLE>
All directors and
named executive officers as
a group (9 persons)
(1) This table is based upon information derived from our stock records. Unless
otherwise indicated in the footnotes to this table and subject to community
property laws where applicable, we believe that each of the shareholders named
in this table has sole or shared voting and investment power with respect to the
shares indicated as beneficially owned. Applicable percentages are based upon
15,960,444 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of October 31,1999.
There are two married couples in the above list of principal share holders. Mr.
Cheng Wanming is the husband of Ms. Qin Minhong , Mr. Zhang Haoyu is the husband
of Ms. Yang Huijuan.
Furthermore, Mr. Cheng Wanming is the brother of Mr. Cheng Wanqing.
Additionally, the wife of Mr. Wu Zeming, Ms. Manli, not a principal shareholder,
is the sister of Mr. Cheng Wanming and Mr. Cheng Wanqing.
Mr.Cheng Deqiang is the father of Mr. Cheng Wanming and Mr. Cheng Wanqing .
Brilliant Sun Industry Co.'s Business
History and Organization
We were organized under the laws of the state of Florida in March, 1999.
Since inception, our primary activity has been directed to organizational
efforts. We were formed as a vehicle to acquire a private company desiring to
become an SEC reporting company in order thereafter to secure a listing on the
over the counter bulletin board.
Operations
We were organized for the purposes of creating a corporate vehicle to seek,
investigate and, if such investigation warrants, engage in business combinations
presented to us by persons or firms who or which desire to become an SEC
reporting company. We will not restrict our search to any specific business,
industry or geographical location.
We do not currently engage in any business activities that provide any cash
flow. The costs of identifying, investigating, and analyzing business
combinations will be paid with money in our treasury or loaned by management.
This is based on an oral agreement between management and us.
Employees
We presently have no employees. Our officer and director is engaged in
business activities outside of us, and the amount of time he will devote to our
business will only be between five, 5, and twenty, 20, hours per person per
week. It is anticipated that management will devote the time necessary each
month to our affairs of until a successful business opportunity has been
acquired.
Year 2000 Issues
Because we currently have no operations, we do not anticipate incurring
significant expense with regard to Year 2000 issues.
Selected Financial Data
The following information concerning our financial position and operations is as
of and for the five month period ended September 30, 1999.
Total assets $ 0
Total liabilities 0
Equity 0
Sales 0
Net loss 79
Net loss per share 0.00
Management Discussion And Analysis Or Plan Of Operation
We are a development stage entity, and have neither engaged in any
operations nor generated any revenues to date. We have no assets. Our expenses
to date, all funded by a loan from management, are $79. We have agreed to pay
our management a salary of $45,000 paid by Mr. Yu.
Substantially all of our expenses that must be funded by management will
be from our efforts to identify a suitable acquisition candidate and close the
acquisition. Management has orally agreed to fund our cash requirements until
an acquisition is closed. So long as management does so, we will have
sufficient funds to satisfy our cash requirements. This is primarily because we
anticipate incurring no significant expenditures. Before the conclusion of an
acquisition, we anticipate our expenses to be limited to accounting fees, legal
fees, telephone, mailing, filing fees, occupational license fees, and transfer
agent fees.
We do not intend to seek additional financing. At this time we believe that
the funds to be provided by management will be sufficient for funding our
operations until we find an acquisition and therefore do not expect to issue any
additional securities before the closing of a business combination.
We expect no Year 2000 problems, as our business is not dependent upon any
computer. However, the business we acquire could experience interruptions in its
business and significant losses if it or its customers or vendors rely on
computer information systems that are unable to accurately process dates
beginning on January 1, 2000.
Properties.
We are presently using the office of Michael T. Williams, 2503 W. Gardner
Ct., Tampa FL, at no cost as our office. Such arrangement is expected to
continue only until a business combination is closed, although there is
currently no such agreement between us and Mr. Williams. We at present own no
equipment, and do not intend to own any.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management.
The following table sets forth information about our current shareholders. The
persons named below has sole voting and investment power with respect to the
shares. The numbers in the table reflect shares of common stock held as of the
date of this information statement/prospectus:
Shares Owned Percentage
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Michael T. 400,000 40%
Williams
(1)
2503 W. Gardner
Ct.
Tampa FL 33611
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Mr. Yale Yu 600,000 60%
1501 W Cameron Ave.
Suite 220
West Covina,
California 91790
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All directors and 400,000 40%
officers as a
group -
1 persons
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(1) Owned as Tenants by the Entireties by Michael Williams and Donna Williams,
his wife.
Mr. Williams and Mr. Yu may be deemed our founders, as that term is defined
under the securities act of 1933.
Directors and Executive Officers.
The following table and subsequent discussion sets forth information about our
director and executive officer, who will resign upon the closing of the
acquisition transaction. Our director and executive officer was elected to his
position in March, 1999.
Name Age Title
Michael T. Williams 51 President, Treasurer and Director
Michael T. Williams responsibilities will include management of our
operations as well as our administrative and financial activities. Since 1975
Mr. Williams has been in the practice of law, initially with the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission until 1980, and since then in private
practice. He was also chief executive officer of Florida Community Cancer
Centers, Dunedin, FL from 1991-1995. He received a BA from the University of
Kansas and a JD from the University of Pennsylvania.
Executive Compensation.
The following table sets forth all compensation awarded to, earned by, or paid
for services rendered to us in all capacities during the period ended November
19, 1999, by our other executive officers whose salary and bonus for period
ended November 19, 1999, exceeded $100,000.
Summary Compensation Table
Long-Term Compensation Awards
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<CAPTION>
Name and Principal Position Annual Compensation - 1999
Salary, $, Bonus, $, Number of Shares Underlying Options, #,
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Michael T. Williams, President None None None
</TABLE>
We have agreed orally to pay Michael T. Williams $45,000 of salary for all
services rendered and to be rendered from the date of our incorporation until
the acquisition closes. This debt will be assumed and paid by Mr. Yu.
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions.
In connection with the merger negotiations, Mr. Williams agreed to reduce his
salary to $45,000, to be paid by Mr. Yu. Mr. Williams also agreed to give ***
shares and Mr. Yu agreed to give *** shares back to us at the close of the
merger.
Legal Proceedings.
We not a party to or aware of any pending or threatened lawsuits or other
legal actions.
Indemnification of Directors and Officers.
Our director is bound by the general standards for directors provisions in
Florida law. These provisions allow him in making decisions to consider any
factors as he deems relevant, including our long-term prospects and interests
and the social, economic, legal or other effects of any proposed action on the
employees, suppliers or our customers, the community in which the we operate
and the economy. Florida law limits our director's liability.
We have agreed to indemnify our director, meaning that we will pay for
damages they incur for properly acting as director. The SEC believes that this
indemnification may not be given for violations of the securities act of 1933.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the securities act
may be permitted to directors, officers or persons controlling the registrant
under the foregoing provisions, the registrant has been informed that in the
opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is
against the public policy and is therefore, unenforceable.
Provisions With Possible Anti-Takeover Effects
Section 607.0902 of Florida law restricts the voting rights of certain
shares of a corporation's stock when those shares are acquired by a party who,
by such acquisition, would control at least one-fifth of all voting rights of
the corporation's issued and outstanding stock. The statute provides that the
acquired shares, the control shares, will, upon such acquisition, cease to have
any voting rights. The acquiring party may, however, petition the corporation to
have voting rights re-assigned to the control shares by way of an acquiring
person's statement submitted to the corporation in compliance with the
requirements of the statute. Upon receipt of such request, the corporation must
submit, for shareholder approval, the acquiring person's request to have voting
rights re-assigned to the control shares. Voting rights may be reassigned to the
control shares by a resolution of a majority of the corporation's shareholders
for each class and series of stock. If such a resolution is approved, and the
voting rights re-assigned to the control shares represent a majority of all
voting rights of the corporation's outstanding voting stock, then, unless the
corporation's articles of incorporation or Bylaws provide otherwise, all
shareholders of the corporation will be able to exercise dissenter's rights in
accordance with Florida law.
A corporation may, by amendment to its articles of incorporation or
bylaws, provide that, if the party acquiring the control shares does not submit
an acquiring person's statement in accordance with the statute, the corporation
may redeem the control shares at any time during the period ending 60 days after
the acquisition of control shares. If the acquiring party files an acquiring
person's statement, the control shares are not subject to redemption by the
corporation unless the shareholders, acting on the acquiring party's request,
deny full voting rights to the control shares.
The statute does not alter the voting rights of any stock of the
corporation acquired in the following manners:, i, under the laws of intestate
succession or under a gift or testamentary transfer;, ii, under the satisfaction
of a pledge or other security interest created in good faith and not for the
purpose of circumventing the statute;, iii, under either a merger or merger if
the corporation is a party to the agreement or plan of exchange or merger;, iv,
under any savings, employee stock ownership or other benefit plan of the
corporation or, v, under an acquisition of shares specifically approved by the
board of directors of the corporation.
DESCRIPTION OF BRILLIANT SUN INDUSTRY CO.'S CAPITAL STOCK
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Authorized Capital Stock Under Your Articles Shares Of Capital Stock Outstanding
Of Incorporation
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50,000,000 shares of common stock 1,000,000 shares of common stock
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20,000,000 shares of preferred stock 0 shares of preferred stock
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Common Stock
As of November 19, 1999, there were 1,000,000 shares of common stock
outstanding held of record by 2 stockholders. There will be *number shares of
common stock outstanding after giving effect to the issuance of the shares of
common stock to the public under this prospectus.
The holders of common stock are entitled to one vote for each share held of
record on all matters submitted to a vote of the stockholders. The common stock
has no preemptive or conversion rights or other subscription rights. There are
no sinking fund provisions applicable to the common stock. The outstanding
shares of common stock are, and the shares of common stock to be issued upon
completion of this offering will be, fully paid and non-assessable.
Preferred Stock
There are no shares of preferred stock outstanding. issuance of preferred
stock with voting and conversion rights may adversely affect the voting power of
the holders of common stock, including voting rights of the holders of common
stock. In certain circumstances, an issuance of preferred stock could have the
effect of decreasing the market price of the common stock. As of the closing of
the merger, we currently have no plans to issue any additional shares of
preferred stock.
Dividends
We have never paid any dividends and do not expect to do so after the closing of
the merger and thereafter for the foreseeable future.
Transfer Agent and Registrar
Florida Atlantic Stock Transfer will be the transfer agent and registrar for our
common stock.
DESCRIPTION OF THE YI WAN COMPANIES CAPITAL STOCK
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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Authorized Capital Stock Under Your Articles Shares Of Capital Stock Outstanding
Of Incorporation
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<S> <C>
50,000,000 shares of common stock 15,960,444 shares of common stock
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Common Stock
As of November 19, 1999, there were 15,960,444 shares of common stock
outstanding held of record by **** stockholders.
The holders of common stock are entitled to one vote for each share held of
record on all matters submitted to a vote of the stockholders. The common stock
has no preemptive or conversion rights or other subscription rights. There are
no sinking fund provisions applicable to the common stock. The outstanding
shares of common stock are, and the shares of common stock to be issued upon
completion of this offering will be, fully paid and non-assessable.
Preferred Stock
There are no shares of preferred stock outstanding. issuance of preferred
stock with voting and conversion rights may adversely affect the voting power of
the holders of common stock, including voting rights of the holders of common
stock. In certain circumstances, an issuance of preferred stock could have the
effect of decreasing the market price of the common stock. As of the closing of
the merger, we currently have no plans to issue any additional shares of
preferred stock.
Dividends
We have never paid any dividends and do not expect to do so after the closing of
the merger and thereafter for the foreseeable future.
Transfer Agent and Registrar
We are the transfer agent and registrar for our common stock.
COMPARISON OF RIGHTS OF BRILLIANT SUN INDUSTRY CO. STOCKHOLDERS
AND YI WAN GROUP SHAREHOLDERS
Because Brilliant Sun Industry Co. and Yi Wan Group have the same state of
incorporation, articles of incorporation and by-laws, the rights of shareholders
of Yi Wan Group will not change as a result of the merger.
AVAILABLE INFORMATION
Yi Wan Group is not and, until the effectiveness of the registration
statement, Brilliant Sun was not, subject to the reporting requirements of the
Exchange Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, and,
therefore, do not file reports, proxy statements or other information with the
Commission. Under the rules and regulations of the Commission, the solicitation
of proxies from the shareholders of Yi Wan Group to approve the merger
constitutes an offering of Brilliant Sun common stock to be issued in connection
with the merger. Accordingly, Brilliant Sun has filed with the Commission a
registration statement on Form S-4 under the Securities Act, with respect to
such offering from time to time, the registration statement. This proxy
statement/prospectus constitutes the prospectus of Brilliant Sun that is filed
as part of the Registration Statement in accordance with the rules and
regulations of the Commission. Copies of the registration statement, including
the exhibits to the Registration Statement and other material that is not
included herein, may be inspected, without charge, at the Public Reference
Section of the Commission at Room 1024, Judiciary Plaza, 450 Fifth Street, N.W.,
Washington, DC 20549, and may be available at the following Regional Offices of
the Commission: Northwestern Atrium Center, 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1400,
Chicago, Illinois 60661 and 7 World Trade Center, New York, New York 10048.
Copies of such materials may be obtained at prescribed rates from the Public
Reference Section of the Commission at Judiciary Plaza, 450 Fifth Street, N.W.,
Washington, DC 20549. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room
may be obtained by calling the Commission at 1-800-SEC-0330. In addition, the
Commission maintains a site on the World Wide Web at http://www.sec.gov that
contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information
regarding registrants that file electronically with the Commission.
EXPERTS
The financial statements of Brilliant Sun Industry Co. as of and for the period
May 6, 1999 through September 30, 1999, also included in this prospectus and
elsewhere in the Registration Statement have been included herein in reliance on
the report of Kingery Crouse & Hohl P.A., independent accountants, given on the
authority of that firm as experts in accounting and auditing. The financial
statements of Jiaozuo Yi Wan Hotel Co., Ltd., Shun De Yi Wan Communication
Equipment Plant Co., Ltd. and Yi Wan Maple Leaf High Technology Agriculture
Developing Ltd. Co. as of December 31, 1998 and for the one year ended December
31, 1998, also included in this prospectus and elsewhere in the Registration
Statement have been included herein in reliance on the report of Moore Stephens
Frazer and Torbet, LLP independent accountants, given on the authority of that
firm as experts in accounting and auditing.
LEGAL MATTERS
The validity of the shares of Brilliant Sun Industry Co. common stock being
offered by this information statement/prospectus and certain federal income tax
matters related to the exchange are being passed upon for Brilliant Sun Industry
Co. by Williams Law Group, P.A., Tampa, FL. Mr. Williams is the sole officer and
director of and owns 400,000 shares pre merger and ***00,000 shares post merger
of the stock of Brilliant Sun Industry Co..
PART II
ITEM 20. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
Florida Business Corporation Act. Section 607.0850(1) of the Florida Business
Corporation Act (the "FBCA") provides that a Florida corporation, such as the
Company, shall have the power to indemnify any person who was or is a party to
any proceeding (other than an action by, or in the right of, the corporation),
by reason of the fact that he is or was a director, officer, employee, or agent
of the corporation or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a
director, officer, employee, or agent of the corporation or is or was serving at
the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee, or agent of
another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, or other enterprise
against liability incurred in connection with such proceeding, including any
appeal thereof, if he acted in good faith and in a manner he reasonably believed
to be in, or not opposed to, the best interests of the corporation and, with
respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe
his conduct was unlawful.
Section 607.0850(2) of the FBCA provides that a Florida corporation shall
have the power to indemnify any person, who was or is a party to any proceeding
by or in the right of the corporation to procure a judgment in its favor by
reason of the fact that he is or was a director, officer, employee, or agent of
the corporation or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a
director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint
venture, trust or other enterprise, against expenses and amounts paid in
settlement not exceeding, in the judgment of the board of directors, the
estimated expense of litigating the proceeding to conclusion, actually and
reasonably incurred in connection with the defense or settlement of such
proceeding, including any appeal thereof. Such indemnification shall be
authorized if such person acted in good faith and in a manner he reasonably
believed to be in, or not opposed to, the best interests of the corporation,
except that no indemnification shall be made under this subsection in respect of
any claim, issue, or matter as to which such person shall have been adjudged to
be liable unless, and only to the extent that, the court in which such
proceeding was brought, or any other court of competent jurisdiction, shall
determine upon application that, despite the adjudication of liability but in
view of all circumstances of the case, such person is fairly and reasonably
entitled to indemnity for such expenses which such court shall deem proper.
Section 607.850 of the FBCA further provides that: (i) to the extent that a
director, officer, employee or agent of a corporation has been successful on the
merits or otherwise in defense of any proceeding referred to in subsection (1)
or subsection (2), or in defense of any proceeding referred to in subsection (1)
or subsection (2), or in defense of any claim, issue, or matter therein, he
shall be indemnified against expense actually and reasonably incurred by him in
connection therewith; (ii) indemnification provided pursuant to Section 607.0850
is not exclusive; and (iii) the corporation may purchase and maintain insurance
on behalf of a director or officer of the corporation against any liability
asserted against him or incurred by him in any such capacity or arising out of
his status as such whether or not the corporation would have the power to
indemnify him against such liabilities under Section 607.0850.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Section 607.0850 of the FBCA provides that
indemnification or advancement of expenses shall not be made to or on behalf of
any director, officer, employee or agent if a judgment or other final
adjudication establishes that his actions, or omissions to act, were material to
the cause of action so adjudicated and constitute: (i) a violation of the
criminal law, unless the director, officer, employee or agent had reasonable
cause to believe his conduct was lawful or had no reasonable cause to believe
his conduct was unlawful; (ii) a transaction from which the director, officer,
employee or agent derived an improper personal benefit; (iii) in the case of a
director, a circumstance under which the liability provisions regarding unlawful
distributions are applicable; or (iv) willful misconduct or a conscious
disregard for the best interests of the corporation in a proceeding by or in the
right of the corporation to procure a judgment in its favor or in a proceeding
by or in the right of a shareholder.
Section 607.0831 of the FBCA provides that a director of a Florida
corporation is not personally liable for monetary damages to the corporation or
any other person for any statement, vote, decision, or failure to act, regarding
corporate management or policy, by a director, unless: (i) the director breached
or failed to perform his duties as a director; and (ii) the director's breach
of, or failure to perform, those duties constitutes: (A) a violation of criminal
law, unless the director had reasonable cause to believe his conduct was lawful
or had no reasonable cause to believe his conduct was unlawful; (B) a
transaction from which the director derived an improper personal benefit, either
directly or indirectly; (C) a circumstance under which the liability provisions
regarding unlawful distributions are applicable; (D) in a proceeding by or in
the right of the corporation to procure a judgment in its favor or by or in the
right of a shareholder, conscious disregard for the best interest of the
corporation, or willful misconduct; or (E) in a proceeding by or in the right of
someone other than the corporation or a shareholder, recklessness or an act or
omission which was committed in bad faith or with malicious purpose or in a
manner exhibiting wanton and willful disregard of human rights, safety, or
property.
Articles and Bylaws. Our Articles of Incorporation and our Bylaws provide
that the Company shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, indemnify all
directors of the Company, as well as any officers or employees of the Company to
whom the Company has agreed to grant indemnification.
At present, there is no pending litigation or proceeding involving a
Director, officer or key employee of the Registrant as to which indemnification
is being sought nor is the Registrant aware of any threatened litigation that
may result in claims for indemnification by any officer or Director.
ITEM 21. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
Item 2
1 *Agreement and Plan of Merger and Reorganization
Item 3
1 Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant.(1)
2 Bylaws of the Registrant (1)
3 *Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Registrant, to be effective
after consummation of the proposed Merger. 4. *Amended and Restated Bylaws of
the Registrant, to be effective after consummation of the proposed Merger.
Item 4*
1 Form of Common Stock Certificate of the Registrant.(1)
Item 5
1 Legal Opinion of Williams Law Group, P.A.
Item 8*
1 Tax Opinion of Williams Law Group, P.A.
Item 10*
Item 23
1 Consent of KINGERY, CROUSE & HOHL, P.A..
2 Consent of MOORE STEPHENS FRAZER AND TORBET, LLP
3 Consent of WILLIAMS LAW GROUP, P.A. (to be included in Exhibits 5.1 and 8.1).
* To Be Provided By Amendment
All other Exhibits called for by Rule 601 of Regulation S-1 are not applicable
to this filing.
Information pertaining to our Common Stock is contained in our Articles of
Incorporation and By-Laws.
ITEM 22. UNDERTAKINGS
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act
of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the
Registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the Registrant
has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission
such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is,
therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against
such liabilities (other than the payment by the Registrant of expenses incurred
or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the Registrant in the
successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such
director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being
registered, the Registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter
has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate
jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public
policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of
such issue.
The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes:
(1) To respond to requests for information that is incorporated by
reference into the prospectus pursuant to Items 4, 10(b), 11 or 13 of this Form,
within one business day of receipt of such request, and to send the incorporated
documents by first class mail or other equally prompt means. This includes
information contained in documents filed subsequent to the effective date of the
Registration Statement through the date of responding to the request;
(2) To supply by means of a post-effective amendment all information
concerning a transaction, and the company being acquired involved therein, that
was not the subject of and included in the registration statement when it became
effective;
(3) The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes as follows: that
prior to any public reoffering of the securities registered hereunder through
use of a prospectus which is a part of this registration statement, by any
person or party who is deemed to be an underwriter within the meaning of Rule
145(c), the issuer undertakes that such reoffering prospectus will contain the
information called for by the applicable registration form with respect to
reofferings by persons who may be deemed underwriters, in addition to the
information called for by the other items of the applicable form.
(4) The registrant undertakes that every prospectus (i) that is filed
pursuant to paragraph (3) immediately preceding, or (ii) that purports to meet
the requirements of Section 10(a)(3) of the Act and is used in connection with
an offering of securities subject to Rule 415, will be filed as a part of an
amendment to the registration statement and will not be used until such
amendment is effective, and that, for purposes of determining any liability
under the Securities Act of 1933, each such post-effective amendment shall be
deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered
therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be
the initial bona fide offering thereof.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act, the Registrant has duly
caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Tampa, State of Florida,
on .
Brilliant Sun Industry Co.
By: /s/ MICHAEL T. WILLIAMS.
------------------------------------
President and Treasurer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this
Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons in the
capacities and on the dates indicated.
SIGNATURE TITLE DATE
/s/ Michael T. Williams President and Treasurer December 29, 1999
<PAGE>
Brilliant Sun Industry Co.
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Independent Auditors' Report F-2
Financial Statements as of and for the period May 6, 1999 (date of
incorporation) to September 30, 1999:
Balance Sheet F-3
Statement of Operations F-4
Statement of Stockholders' Equity F-5
Statement of Cash Flows F-6
Notes to Financial Statements F-7
</TABLE>
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[Letterhead of Kingery Crouse & Hohl P.A.]
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
To the Board of Directors of Brilliant Sun Industry Co.:
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Brilliant Sun Industry Co.(the
"Company"), a development stage enterprise, as of September 30, 1999, and the
related statements of operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for the
period May 6, 1999 (date of incorporation) to September 30, 1999. These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.
Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and the disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also
includes assessing the accounting principles used and the significant estimates
made by management, as well as the overall financial statement presentation. We
believe our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of September 30,
1999, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the period May 6,
1999 (date of incorporation) to September 30, 1999 in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the
Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Notes A and B to the
financial statements, the Company is in the development stage and will require a
significant amount of capital to commence its planned principal operations and
proceed with its business plan. As of the date of these financial statements, an
insignificant amount of capital has been raised, and as such there is no
assurance that the Company will be successful in its efforts to raise the
necessary capital to commence its planned principal operations and/or implement
its business plan. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company's
ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans in regard to this
matter are described in Note B. The financial statements do not include any
adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Kingery Crouse & Hohl P.A.
December 28, 1999
Tampa, FL.
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Brilliant Sun Industry Co.
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
BALANCE SHEET AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
TOTAL ASSETS $ 0
=== ===========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred stock - no par value - 20,000,000
shares authorized; 0 shares issued and outstanding $ 0
Common stock - no par value - 50,000,000 shares
authorized; 1,000,000 shares issued and outstanding 79
Deficit accumulated during the development stage (79)
--- -----------
Total stockholders' equity 0
--- -----------
TOTAL $ 0
=== ===========
</TABLE>
SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
<PAGE>
Brilliant Sun Industry Co.
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the period May 6, 1999 (date of incorporation)
to September 30, 1999
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
EXPENSES -
Organizational costs $ 79
-- ----------------
NET LOSS $ 79
== ================
NET LOSS PER SHARE:
Basic $ 0
== ================
Weighted average number of shares - basic 1,000,000
== ================
</TABLE>
SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
<PAGE>
Brilliant Sun Industry Co.
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS'EQUITY
For the period May 6, 1999 (date of incorporation)
to September 30, 1999
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Deficit
Accumulated
During the
Common Preferred Development
Shares Value Shares Value Stage Total
------------- ----------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balances, May 6, 1999 (date of 0 $ 0 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
incorporation)
Proceeds from the issuance
of common stock 1,000,000 79 79
Net loss for the period,
May 6, 1999
(date of incorporation)
to September 30, 1999 (79) (79)
------------- -------------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ------------
Balances September 30, 1999 1,000,000 $ 79 0 $ 0 $ (79) 0
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</TABLE>
SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
<PAGE>
Brilliant Sun Industry Co.
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the period May 6, 1999 (date of incorporation)
to September 30, 1999
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss $ (79)
-- -----------
NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES (79)
-- -----------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Issuance of common stock 79
-- -----------
NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCIANG ACTIVITIES 79
-- -----------
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 0
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD 0
-- -----------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD $ 0
== ===========
Interest paid $ 0
== ===========
Taxes paid $ 0
== ===========
</TABLE>
SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
<PAGE>
Brilliant Sun Industry Co.
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE A - FORMATION AND OPERATIONS OF THE COMPANY
Brilliant Sun Industry Co. (the "Company") was incorporated under the laws of
the state of Florida on May 6, 1999. The Company, which is considered to be in
the development stage as defined in Financial Accounting Standards Board
Statement No. 7, intends to investigate and, if such investigation warrants,
engage in business combinations. The planned principal operations of the Company
have not commenced, therefore accounting policies and procedures have not yet
been established.
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management 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 and
revenues and expenses during the reporting period.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
NOTE B - GOING CONCERN
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a going concern
basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of
liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company will require a
significant amount of capital to commence its planned principal operations and
proceed with its business plan. Accordingly, the Company's ability to continue
as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to secure an adequate amount of
capital to finance its planned principal operations and/or implement its
business plan. The Company's plans include a merger and a subsequent public
offering of its common stock, however there is no assurance that they will be
successful in their efforts to raise capital. This factor, among others, may
indicate that the Company will be unable to continue as a going concern for a
reasonable period of time.
<PAGE>
NOTE C - INCOME TAXES
During the period May 6, 1999 (date of incorporation) to September 30, 1999, the
Company recognized losses for both financial and tax reporting purposes.
Accordingly, no deferred taxes have been provided for in the accompanying
statement of operations.
NOTE D - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
During the period May 6, 1999 (date of incorporation) to September 30, 1999, the
Company's president provided start-up services and a portion of his home for
office space for no consideration. The value of such services and office space
provided are not considered significant and as such no expenses have been
recorded.
NOTE E - COMMITMENTS
The company agreed orally to pay Michael T. Williams $45,000 for all services
rendered through the closing of an acquisition or merger. This debt will be
assumed and paid by the acquisition or merger candidate or its agent.
<PAGE>
YIWAN GROUP, INC.
Combined FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1998
<PAGE>
YIWAN GROUP, INC.
Combined FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1998
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Balance Sheet as of December 31, 1998 2
Statement of Income for the year ended
December 31, 1998 3
Statement of Owners' Equity for the
year ended December 31, 1998 4
Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended
December 31, 1998 5
Notes to the Financial Statements 6 - 10
<PAGE>
COMBINED BALANCE SHEET
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1998
A S S E T S
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
RMB US $
<S> <C> <C>
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash (Y) 8,842,099 $ 1,068,028
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for
doubtful accounts of RMB(Y)30,879 and $3,730 8,052,097 972,605
Related party receivable 873,481 105,507
Other receivable 2,987,079 360,807
Inventories 7,730,335 933,740
Prepaid expenses 56,800 6,861
Deposits 4,745,471 573,199
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Total current assets (Y) 33,287,362 $ 4,020,747
BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT AND AUTOMOBILES:
Buildings and improvements (Y) 156,287,364 $ 18,877,793
Furniture and equipment 42,944,838 5,187,264
Automobiles 1,664,272 201,026
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Totals (Y) 200,896,474 $ 24,266,083
Less accumulated depreciation 24,190,859 2,921,990
------------ --------------
Total buildings, equipment
and automobiles, net (Y) 176,705,615 $ 21,344,093
OTHER ASSETS:
Intangible asset, net of accumulated
amortization of RMB(Y)1,770,000 and $213,796 (Y) 39,230,000 $ 4,738,552
Organization costs, net 18,462 2,230
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Total other assets (Y) 39,248,462 $ 4,740,782
------------ --------------
Total assets (Y) 249,241,439 $ 30,105,622
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</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.
<PAGE>
L I A B I L I T I E S A N D O W N E R S' E Q U I T Y
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
RMB US $
<S> <C> <C>
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable (Y) 5,215,897 $ 630,023
Accounts payable - related party 119,889 14,481
Customer deposits 1,443,085 174,309
Accrued liabilities 3,649,655 440,838
Wage and benefits payable 1,705,554 206,012
Sales tax payable 5,705,122 689,115
Income tax payable 4,787,192 578,240
Distribution payable to owners 18,860,912 2,278,190
Note and contracts payable 25,752,477 3,110,616
----------- --------------
Total current liabilities (Y) 67,239,783 $ 8,121,824
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Y) $
OWNERS' EQUITY:
Owners' equity (Y) 152,693,124 $ 18,443,650
Statutory reserve 29,308,532 3,540,148
------------ ------------------
Total owners' equity (Y) 182,001,656 $ 21,983,798
------------ ------------------
Total liabilities and owners' equity (Y) 249,241,439 $ 30,105,622
============ ==================
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
YIWAN GROUP, INC.
Combined INCOME STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/1998
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AUDITED AUDITED AUDITED AUDITED AUDITED
COMBINED COMBINED
YIWAN HOTEL YIWAN MFT YIWAN FARM TOTAL (RMB)* TOTAL ($)*
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
NET SALES 63,836,494 36,981,580 15,814,018 116,166,795 $ 14,031,670
COST OF SALES 14,556,757 18,843,154 8,149,479 41,549,390 5,018,709
NET COST OF SALES 14,556,757 18,843,154 8,149,479 41,084,093 4,962,506
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GROSS PROFIT 49,279,737 18,138,426 7,664,539 75,082,702 9,069,164
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OPERATING EXPENSES 20,250,829 8,181,182 2,111,651 30,543,662 3,689,338
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS 29,028,908 9,957,244 5,552,888 44,539,040 5,379,826
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OTHER EXPENSE 42,253 42,253 5,104
OTHER INCOME (167,499) (56,586) (23,532) (247,617) (29,909)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME)
(125,246) (56,586) (23,532) (205,364) (24,806)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
INCOME BEFORE TAXES 29,154,154 10,013,830 5,576,420 44,744,404 5,404,632
INCOME TAXES 0 (1,802,489) 0 (1,802,489) (217,721)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NET INCOME 29,154,154 8,211,341 5,576,420 42,941,915 5,186,911
====================================================================-----------------
* Weighted-average conversion rate for 1998 was U.S.$1.00 to 8.2789 Y based on calculation from historical
currency table by OANDA, Inc.
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
YI WAN GROUP
COMBINED STATEMENT OF OWNERS' EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
OWNERS' EQUITY RMB US $
<S> <C> <C>
Combined Owners' Equity - Beginning (Y) 161,041,564 $ 19,451,701
Distributions (23,333,645) (2,818,447)
Net Income, Exhibit B 42,941,915 5,186,911
Adjustment to Statutory Reserve (27,956,710) (3,376,862)
Adjustment to Currency Translation 347
--------------- --------------
Combined Owners' Equity - Ending (Y) 152,693,124 $ 18,443,650
=============== ==============
STATUTORY RESERVE RMB US $
Combined Statutory Reserve - Beginning of year
(Y) 1,351,922 $ 163,286
Adjustment to Statutory Reserve (Y) 27,956,710 3,376,862
-------------- --------------
Combined Statutory Reserve -
End of year
(Y) 29,308,532 $ 3,540,148
============= =============
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.
- 4 -
<PAGE>
YI WAN GROUP
COMBINED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
RMB US $
<S> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (Y) 42,941,915 $ 5,186,911
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by net cash provided by operating
activities:
Depreciation 11,615,159 1,402,984
Amortization 1,101,852 133,092
Increase in accounts receivable (3,634,644) (439,025)
Increase in accounts receivable-related party (873,481) (105,507)
Decrease in other receivable 1,199,454 144,880
Decrease in inventories 1,954,162 236,040
Decrease in prepaid expenses 975,352 117,812
Increase in deposits (4,745,471) (573,201)
Decrease in accounts payable (2,531,227) (305,744)
Increase in accounts payable-related party 84,249 10,176
Increase in distribution payable to owners 18,833,645 2,274,897
Increase in customer deposits 433,772 52,395
Increase in accrued liabilities 1,740,496 210,234
Increase in wage and benefit payable 381,655 46,099
Increase in income tax payable 1,802,489 217,721
Increase in sales taxes payable 2,536,627 306,397
--------------- ------------
Net cash provided by operating activities (Y) 73,816,004 $ 8,916,161
$ 6,943,487 --------------- ------------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of improvements and automobiles (Y) (185,256) $ (22,376)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Principal payments on note payable (Y) (7,000,000) $ (845,523)
Principal payments on contracts payable (40,200,001) (4,855,717)
Distributions to owners (23,333,645) (2,818,449)
---------------- -------------
Net cash used in financing activities (Y) (70,533,646) $ (8,519,689)
NET INCREASE IN CASH (Y) 3,097,102 $ 374,096
CASH, beginning of year 5,744,997 693,932
---------------- -------------
CASH, end of year (Y) 8,842,099 $ 1,068,028
================ =============
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.
- 5 -
<PAGE>
YI WAN GROUP
NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
- 14 -
1. Summary of significant accounting policies
a. The reporting entity
The financial statements of Yi Wan Group (the Group) reflect
the activities and financial transactions of three separate companies known as
Jiaozuo Yiwan Hotel Co. Ltd (the Hotel), Yiwan Maple Leaf High Technology
Agriculture Developing Ltd Co. (the Farm) and Yiwan Telecommunication Equipment
Manufacture (the Manufacture), which are under common ownership and management
control.
The Hotel, Farm and Manufacture are foreign investment joint
ventures with eleven to fifteen year terms and with registered capital of
approximately $11,958,000 (RMB (Y)99,000,000), $2,416,000 (RMB (Y)20,000,000)
and $1,588,000 (RMB(Y)13,146,000), and were established under the law of
People's Republic of China on December 25, 1996, December 4, 1996, and September
3, 1993, respectively. The Hotel's income sources include income from rooms,
restaurants, sauna, bowling center and nightclub. The Farm's income sources
include income from the sales of seafood raised and produced in the constructed
ponds in the farm. The Manufacture's income sources include income from the
manufacturing of communication equipment systems.
b. Basis of accounting
The combined financial statements are prepared in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles of the United States of America,
which include the accounts of the Hotel, Farm and Manufacture. All significant
inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in combination. The
main reason for the combined presentation is due to the common ownership as
described in 1a. above. The combined financial statements are presented in U.S.
dollars and Renminbi (RMB), the currency of the People's Republic of China
(PRC).
The financial statements are presented on the accrual basis of
accounting. Revenues are recognized when earned and expenses recognized when
incurred.
c. Buildings, equipment, and automobiles
Buildings, equipment, and automobiles are recorded at cost.
Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated
useful lives of the assets. Depreciation expense for the year ended December 31,
1998 amounted to $1,402,984 (RMB(Y)11,615,159). Estimated useful lives of the
assets is as follows:
Estimated Useful Life (in years)
Buildings 20
Machinery and equipment 10
Computer, office equipment and furniture 5
Automobiles 5
1. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
c. Business, equipment, and automobiles (continued)
Maintenance, repairs and minor renewals are charged directly
to expenses as incurred. Major additions and betterment to property and
equipment are capitalized.
d. Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles of the United States of America
requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts
reported in the combined financial statements and accompanying notes. Management
believes that the estimates utilized in preparing its financial statements are
reasonable and prudent. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
e. Revenue recognition
The Manufacture recognizes revenue when the risk of loss for
the products sold passes to the customers which is generally when goods are
installed at customers' premises and testing of the product is completed and
accepted by the customers.
f. Cash and concentration of risk
Cash includes cash on hand and demand deposits in accounts
maintained with state-owned banks within the People's Republic of China. Total
cash in state-owned banks at December 31, 1998 amounted to $988,946
(RMB(Y)8,187,383) of which no deposits are covered by insurance. The Group has
not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to
any risks on its cash in bank accounts.
g. Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market using
the first-in, first-out basis. The Hotel's inventory consists of food products,
alcohol and beverages, and supplies. The Farm's inventory consists of fish,
shrimp, turtles, crab, feed, seeds, and supplies. Included as part of the
inventoried costs on seafood are direct labor and applicable overhead incurred
over time to raise the seafood product until taken to market. The Manufacture's
inventory consists of raw materials, work in process, and finished goods.
1. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
h. Intangible assets
The Hotel has purchased the right to use the hotel's land for 40 years
from the government for a fee in the amount of $1,570,256 (RMB(Y)13,000,000).
The Hotel's land use rights has been registered under the name of one of the
shareholders.
The land use rights have assigned to the Hotel by the shareholder.
All land in the People's Republic of China is owned by the
government and can not be sold to any individual or company. However, the
government grants the user a "land use right" (the Right) to use the land. The
Farm has purchased the Right to use the farmland for 50 years from the
government for a fee in the amount of $3,382,092 (RMB(Y)28,000,000).
One of the shareholders of the Manufacture purchased the Right from the
government for a fee and neither the title or the Right has been transferred to
Manufacture nor the Manufacture is being charged for using the land. The
shareholder has assigned the Right to the Manufacture for the remaining 46
years.
These Rights have been classified as an intangible asset on
the accompanying financial statements and are being amortized using the
straight-line method over the life of the Rights. Amortization expense for the
year ended December 31, 1998, amounted to $133,092 (RMB(Y)1,101,900).
Accumulated amortization at December 31, 1998, amounted to $213,796
(RMB(Y)1,770,000).
i. Taxes
Certain revenues of the Hotel and Farm operations are subject
to sales and cultural taxes ranging from 3% to 10%. The Manufacture's income is
subject to a 17% value added tax (VAT).
One of the partners of each of these companies are foreign
investors, which results in these companies to be considered as foreign
investment joint ventures by the government and receives special income tax
treatment. The Hotel and Farm are exempted from central and provincial
government income tax for a period of two years (year ended December 31, 1997
and 1998), followed by 50% reduction in central government income tax for a
period of three years (years ended December 31, 1999, 2000 and 2001). The
Manufacture is exempted from central and provincial government income tax for
years ended December 31, 1994 and 1995, followed by 50% reduction in central
government income tax for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998.
1. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
j. Foreign currency translation and transactions
The financial position and results of operations of the
Group's companies are determined using United States dollars as the functional
currency. Assets and liabilities of the Group's companies are translated at the
prevailing exchange rate of 8.2789 Renminbi per U.S. dollar in effect at
December 31, 1998. Income statement accounts are translated at the
weighted-average rate of exchange during the year also at 8.2789 Renminbi per
U.S. dollar. Translation adjustments arising from the use of different exchange
rates from period to period are included in the cumulative translation
adjustment account in owners' equity. There are no gains and losses resulting
from foreign currency transactions.
k. Comprehensive Income
Financial Accounting Standards Board's (FASB) Statement No.
130 "Reporting Comprehensive Income" establishes new rules for the reporting and
display of comprehensive income and its components. It requires the Group's
foreign currency translation adjustments to be included in other comprehensive
income. However, since the amount on foreign currency translation adjustment at
December 31, 1998 was immaterial, the statement of comprehensive income is not
presented.
l. New Authoritative Pronouncements
The Financial Accounting Standards Board has issued SFAS No.
132, "Employer's Disclosure about Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits"
and SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative and Hedging Activities." These new
accounting standards do not have any impact on the Group's financial statements
or financial reporting.
2. Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first-in,
first-out method) or market and consist of the following as of December 31,
1998:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
RMB US $
<S> <C> <C>
Raw materials (Y) 1,675,842 $ 202,423
Work in process 503,837 60,858
Finished goods 5,473,244 661,108
Operating supplies 77,412 9,351
---------- ----------
Totals (Y) 7,730,335 $ 933,740
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</TABLE>
3. Year 2000 Issue
The Group recognizes the potential implications of the Year
2000 (Y2K) issue on systems that may contain date-related transactions, data,
embedded chips, etc. The Group has assessed the impact of the Y2K issue on its
operations and is now in the process of renovating or replacing, as necessary,
the computer applications and business processes to provide for continued
services in the new millennium. An assessment of the preparedness of external
entities that interface with the Group is also ongoing. There can be no
assurance that there will not be a material adverse effect on the Group if its
actions and/or those of related third parties fail to address all significant
issues in a timely manner.
The costs of the Group's Y2K compliance efforts are expensed as
incurred and are being funded with cash flows from operations. At this time, the
costs of these efforts are not expected to be material to the Group's financial
position or the results of their operations in any given period.
Time and cost estimates are based on currently available information.
Actual results could differ from those estimated.
4. Note and contracts payable
Note and contracts payable at December 31, 1998, consist of
the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
RMB US $
<S> <C> <C>
Note payable, JiaoZuo local
government, unsecured, payable
monthly, balance due September,
1999 (Y) 6,000,000 $ 724,734
Contracts payable, various vendors,
unsecured, due on demand 19,752,477 2,385,882
---------- -----------
Totals (Y) 25,752,477 $ 3,110,616
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</TABLE>
5. Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
There are no cash paid for interest expense and income taxes
for the year ended December 31, 1998.
6. Accounts receivable, concentration of credit risk and customers concentration
The Group's business operations are conducted mainly in the
People's Republic of China. During the normal course of business, the Group
extends unsecured credit to its customers located in the provinces of HeNan and
QuangDong. Management reviews its account receivables on a regular basis to
determine if bad debt allowance is adequate at each year-end. At December 31,
1998, Manufacture's accounts receivable included $56,480 (RMB(Y)467,600) of
balances over two years old. According to government regulations with respect to
enterprise financial affairs, the enterprise may write off bad debts of accounts
receivable that remain uncollectible after three years. Management believes that
the accounts are collectible and no allowance for bad debts has been provided
for these accounts as of December 31, 1998. Approximately 51% of the
Manufacture's and Farm's sales are made to a small number of customers on an
open account basis and generally no collateral is required.
7. Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying amount of cash, trade accounts receivable, trade
accounts payable and accrued liabilities are reasonable estimates of their fair
value because of the short maturity of these items.
8. Pension contribution
Regulations in the People's Republic of China require the
Group to contribute to a defined contribution retirement plan for all permanent
employees. All of its permanent employees are entitled to an annual pension
equal to their basic salary at retirement. The Group pays an annual contribution
of 18% to 24% of the city's standard salary of its employees to an insurance
company, which is responsible for the entire pension obligation payable to the
retired employees. For the year ended December 31, 1998, pension contribution
for the Hotel and Manufacture was $18,836 (RMB (Y)155,938) and $14,656 (RMB
(Y)121,338) respectively. There were no contribution for Farm's employees due to
their non-permanent status.
9. Related party transactions
During the year, the Hotel and Manufacturing had transactions
with one of the joint venture partner of the Hotel. At December 31, 1998,
amounts receivable from and payable to this related party were $105,507 (RMB
(Y)873,481) and $14,481 (RMB (Y)119,989) respectively. In addition, the Hotel
also buys seafood from the Farm during the year. Intercompany accounts
receivable and payable of $53,283 (RMB (Y)441,128) at December 31, 1998 and
intercompany sales and cost of sales of $56,203 (RMB (Y)465,297) for the year
ended December 31,1998 have been eliminated in combination.
9. Related party transactions (continued)
During the year, the Hotel and Manufacturing advanced cash to
certain owners. These advances are unsecured and provide no set repayment terms.
Owners advances at December 31, 1998 was $58,669 (RMB (Y)485,717).
10. Commitments and contingencies
On January 23, 1997, the Farm leased delivery automobiles and
certain refrigerators from two unrelated companies in the city of JiaoZuo. The
leases are classified as non-cancelable operating leases. Future minimum rents
for the ensuing five years follow:
December 31 RMB US $
1999 (Y) 396,000 $ 47,832
2000 396,000 47,832
2001 396,000 47,832
2002 396,000 47,832
2003 396,000 47,832
Rental expense for the year ended December 31, 1998, amounted
to $47,832 (RMB(Y)396,000).
11. Subsequent Events
As of December 31, 1998, the Hotel, Farm and Manufacture had
no property insurance in place. However, property insurance was purchased in
July and September of 1999 which covers all fixed assets and inventory of the
Hotel and Manufacture respectively. There was no insurance coverage in 1999 for
Farm's fixed assets and inventory which worth approximately $1,076,716 (RBM
(Y)8,914,020) at December 31, 1998.
12. Segment information
Yi Wan Group has three principal businesses: Hotel,
Manufacture and Farming. Each of these is a business segment and separate
company with its respective financial performance detailed below.
Accounting Policies - Operating income for each segment is
calculated as revenues less cost of products sold, depreciation and
amortization, and the segment's selling and administrative expenses. The sales
between segments are made at market prices. Cost of products sold reflects
current costs.
12. Segment information (continued)
Assets for each segment include receivables, inventories
(based on the FIFO method), property, plant and equipment, and other assets
directly associated with the segment's operations.
Current liabilities for each segment includes trade payables,
accrued compensation and related amounts and other current liabilities.
Business Segment Net Revenues and Profit
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
U.S. Dollars Hotel Manufacture Farming Total
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Customer sales US$7,710,746 US$4,466,968 US$1,853,956 US$14,031,670
Operating
income 3,506,373 1,202,725 670,728 5,379,826
Depreciation
and
amortization 1,137,426 327,210 110,696 1,575,332
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Renminbi Hotel Manufacture Farming Total
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Customer sales (Y)63,836,494 (Y)36,981,580 (Y)15,348,721 (Y)116,166,795
Operating
income 29,028,908 9,957,244 5,552,888 44,539,040
Depreciation
and
amortization 9,091,637 2,492,086 356,436 11,940,159
</TABLE>
Business Segment Assets and Current Liabilities
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
U.S. Dollars Hotel Manufacture Farming Total
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Assets US$20,505,724 US$5,064,318 US$4,588,863 US$30,158,905
Current
liabilities 3,229,377 1,263,957 1,055,583 5,548,917
</TABLE>
12. Segment information (continued)
Business Segment Assets and Current Liabilities (continued)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Renminbi Hotel Manufacture Farming Total
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Assets (Y)169,764,842 (Y)41,926,985 (Y)37,990,740 (Y)249,682,567
Current
liabilities 26,735,692 10,464,171 8,739,069 45,938,932
</TABLE>
13. Distribution of Income and Statutory Reserve
Applicable PRC laws and regulations require that before a
Sino-foreign cooperative joint venture enterprise distributes profits to its
joint venture partners, it must first satisfy all tax liabilities, provide for
losses in previous years and make allocations, in proportions determined at the
discretion of the board of directors, after the statutory reserve to a general
reserve fund, an enterprise expansion fund and a staff welfare and employee
bonus fund based on the net income as reported prepared in accordance with PRC
GAAP. Combined statutory reserve at December 31, 1998 was $980,208 (RMB
(Y)8,115,048). Distribution declared to owners for the twelve months ended
December 31, 1998 was $1,268,762 (RMB (Y)10,503,952). A portion of the amount
payable to owner of $230,239 (RMB (Y)1,906,125) at December 31, 1998 was paid in
May 1999.
<PAGE>
JIAOZUO YI WAN HOTEL CO., LTD.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AND
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
DECEMBER 31, 1998
<PAGE>
JIAOZUO YI WAN HOTEL CO., LTD.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AND
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
DECEMBER 31, 1998
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Independent Auditors' Report 1
Balance Sheet as of December 31, 1998 2
Statement of Income for the year ended
December 31, 1998 3
Statement of Owners' Equity for the
year ended December 31, 1998 4
Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended
December 31, 1998 5
Notes to the Financial Statements 6 - 10
<PAGE>
Jiaozuo Yi Wan Hotel Co., Ltd.
Independent Auditors' Report
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Jiaozuo Yi
Wan Hotel Co., Ltd. (the Hotel) as of December 31, 1998, and the related
statements of income, owners' equity and cash flows for the year then ended.
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Hotel's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted
auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit
to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free
of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audit provide a reasonable basis for our
opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Jiaozuo Yi
Wan Hotel Co., Ltd. as of December 31, 1998, and the results of its operations
and its cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles.
Moore Stephens Frazer and Torbet, LLP
Certified Public Accountants
July 30, 1999
Walnut, CA
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<PAGE>
JIAOZUO YI WAN HOTEL CO., LTD.
BALANCE SHEET
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1998
A S S E T S
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
RMB US
<S> <C> <C>
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash (Y) $ 1,795,783 $ 216,911
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for
doubtful accounts of $470 (RMB(Y)3,891) 924,401 111,657
Other receivable 732,220 88,444
Inventories 694,333 83,868
Prepaid expenses 43,000 5,194
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Total current assets (Y) $ 4,189,737 $ 506,074
BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT AND AUTOMOBILES:
Buildings and improvements (Y) 142,817,055 $ 17,250,728
Furniture and equipment 25,496,609 3,079,710
Automobiles 476,230 57,523
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Totals (Y) 168,789,894 $ 20,387,961
Less accumulated depreciation 15,564,789 1,880,055
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Total buildings, equipment
and automobiles, net (Y) 153,225,105 $ 18,507,906
OTHER ASSETS:
Intangible asset (Y) 13,000,000 $ 1,570,257
Less accumulated amortization 650,000 78,513
------------- --------------
Total other assets (Y) 12,350,000 $ 1,491,744
------------- --------------
Total assets (Y) 169,764,842 $ 20,505,724
============= ==============
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.
<PAGE>
JIAOZUO YI WAN HOTEL CO., LTD.
BALANCE SHEET
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1998
L I A B I L I T I E S A N D O W N E R S' E Q U I T Y
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
RMB US $
<S> <C> <C>
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable (Y) 747,423 $ 90,280
Accounts payable - related party 476,768 57,588
Accrued liabilities 2,459,682 297,103
Sales tax payable 3,299,342 398,524
Distribution payable to owners 16,954,787 2,047,952
Contracts payable 19,752,477 2,385,882
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Total current liabilities (Y) 43,690,479 $ 5,277,330
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Y) $
OWNERS' EQUITY (EXHIBIT C):
Owners' equity (Y) 104,880,880 $ 12,668,455
Statutory reserve 21,193,483 2,559,939
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Total owners' equity (Y) 126,074,363 $ 15,228,394
----------- -------------
Total liabilities and owners' equity (Y) 169,764,842 $ 20,505,724
=========== =============
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
JIAOZUO YI WAN HOTEL CO., LTD.
STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
RMB US $
<S> <C> <C>
NET SALES (Y) 63,836,494 $ 7,710,746
COST OF SALES 14,556,757 1,758,296
---------- -------------
GROSS PROFIT (Y) 49,279,737 $ 5,952,450
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE
EXPENSES 20,250,829 2,446,077
---------- -------------
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS (Y) 29,028,908 $ 3,506,373
---------- -------------
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest income (Y) 167,499 $ 20,232
Other expense (42,253) (5,104)
---------- -------------
Total other income (expense) (Y) 125,246 $ 15,128
INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR
INCOME TAXES (Y) 29,154,154 $ 3,521,501
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES - -
---------- -------------
NET INCOME (Y) 29,154,154 $ 3,521,501
========== =============
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.
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<PAGE>
JIAOZUO YI WAN HOTEL CO., LTD.
STATEMENT OF OWNERS' EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
OWNERS' EQUITY RMB US $
<S> <C> <C>
Owners' Equity - Beginning of year (Y)113,874,996 $ 13,754,845
Distributions (16,954,787) (2,047,952)
Net Income, Exhibit B 29,154,154 3,521,501
Adjustment to Statutory Reserve (21,193,483) (2,559,939)
------------- -------------
Owners' Equity - End of year (Y)104,880,880 $ 12,668,546
============= =============
STATUTORY RESERVE RMB US $
Statutory Reserve - Beginning of year (Y) $
Adjustment to Statutory Reserve (Y) 21,193,483 $ 2,559,939
------------- --------------
Statutory Reserve - End of year (Y) 21,193,483 $ 2,559,939
============= ==============
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.
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<PAGE>
JIAOZUO YI WAN HOTEL CO., LTD. EXHIBIT D
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
RMB US $
<S> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (Y) 29,154,154 $ 3,521,501
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by net cash provided by operating
activities:
Depreciation 8,766,637 1,058,913
Amortization 325,000 39,256
Increase in accounts receivable (170,383) (20,580)
Increase in other receivable (177,999) (21,500)
Decrease in inventories 42,808 5,171
Increase in prepaid expenses (40,000) (4,832)
Increase in accounts payable 50,937 6,153
Increase in accounts payable-related party 311,544 37,630
Increase in distribution payable to owners 16,954,787 2,047,952
Increase in accrued liabilities 1,481,122 178,903
Increase in sales taxes payable 1,928,065 232,889
---------------- --------------
Net cash provided in operating activities 58,626,672 $ 7,081,456
---------------- --------------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of improvements and automobiles (Y) (185,256) $ (22,376)
---------------- --------------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Principal payments on contracts payable (40,200,001) (4,855,717)
Distribution to owners (16,954,787) (2,047,952)
---------------- --------------
Net cash used in financing activities (Y) (57,154,788) $ (6,903,669)
---------------- --------------
NET INCREASE IN CASH (Y) 1,286,628 $ 155,411
CASH, beginning of year 509,155 61,500
---------------- --------------
CASH, end of year (Y) 1,795,783 $ 216,911
================ ==============
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.
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<PAGE>
1. Summary of significant accounting policies
a. The reporting entity
The financial statements reflect the activities and financial
transactions of Jiaozuo Yi Wan Hotel Co., Ltd. (the Hotel) also known as Yi Wan
Hotel.
The Hotel is a foreign investment joint venture with a
fifteen-year term and with registered capital of approximately $11,958,000 (RMB
(Y)99,000,000) established under the laws of the People's Republic of China on
December 25, 1996. The Hotel's income sources include income from rooms,
restaurants, sauna, bowling center and nightclub.
b. Basis of accounting
The financial statements are prepared in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles of the United States of America. The
financial statements are presented in U.S. dollars and Renminbi (RMB), the
currency of the People's Republic of China.
The financial statements are presented on the accrual basis of
accounting. Revenues are recognized when earned and expenses recognized when
incurred.
c. Buildings, equipment and automobiles
Buildings, equipment, and automobiles are recorded at cost.
Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated
useful lives of the assets. Depreciation expense for the year ended December 31,
1998 amounted to $1,058,913 (RMB(Y)8,766,637). Estimated useful lives of the
assets is as follows:
Estimated Useful Life (in years)
Buildings 20
Machinery and equipment 10
Computer, office equipment and furniture 5
Automobiles 5
Maintenance, repairs and minor renewals are charged directly
to expenses as incurred. Major additions and betterment to property and
equipment are capitalized.
d. Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles of the United States of America requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in
the combined financial statements and accompanying notes. Management believes
that the estimates utilized in preparing its financial statements are reasonable
and prudent. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
1. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
e. Cash and concentration of risk
Cash includes cash on hand and demand deposits in accounts maintained
with state-owned banks within the People's Republic of China. Total cash in
state-owned banks at December 31, 1998 amounted to $149,135
(RMB(Y)1,234,674) of which no deposits are covered by insurance. The Hotel
has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not
exposed to any risks on its cash in bank accounts.
f. Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market using the first-in,
first-out basis. The Hotel's inventory consists of food products, alcohol and
beverages, and supplies.
g. Intangible assets
All land in the People's Republic of China is owned by the government and can
not be sold to any individual or company. However, the government grants the
user a "land use right" (the Right) to use the land. The Hotel has purchased the
Right to use the land for 40 years from the government for a fee in the amount
of $1,570,257 (RMB(Y)13,000,000). The Hotel's Right has been registered under
the name of one of the joint venture partners. The Hotel is in the process of
applying for a name change of the Right which has not been finalized as of the
date of this report.
The Right has been classified as an intangible asset on the accompanying
financial statements and are being amortized using the straight-line method over
the life of the Right. Amortization expense for the year ended December 31, 1998
amounted to $39,256 (RMB(Y)325,000). Accumulated amortization at December 31,
1998 amounted to $78,513 (RMB(Y)650,000).
h. Taxes
Certain revenues of the Hotel operations are subject to sales and cultural
taxes ranging from 3% to 10%. This tax is shown as a reduction of sales.
A partner of the Hotel is a foreign company, which results in the Hotel
being considered as a foreign investment joint venture by the government and
receives special income tax treatment. The Hotel is exempt from central and
provincial government income tax for a period of two years (years ended
December 31, 1997 and 1998), followed by a 50% reduction in the central
government income tax for a period of three years (years ended December 31,
1999, 2000 and 2001).
1. Summary of significant accounting policies (contined)
i. Foreign currency translation and transactions
The financial position and results of operations of the
Hotel is determined using United States dollars as the functional currency.
Assets and liabilities of the Hotel is translated at the prevailing exchange
rate of 8.2789 Renminbi per U.S. dollar in effect at December 31, 1998.
Income statement accounts are translated at the weighted-average rate of
exchange during the year also at 8.2789 Renminbi per U.S. dollar.
Translation adjustments arising from the use of different exchange rates
from period to period are included in the cumulative translation adjustment
account in owners' equity. There are no gains and losses resulting from
foreign currency transactions.
j. Comprehensive Income
Financial Accounting Standards Board's (FASB) Statement No. 130
"Reporting Comprehensive Income" establishes new rules for the reporting and
presentation of comprehensive income and its components. It requires the
Hotel's foreign currency translation adjustments to be included in other
comprehensive income. However, since the amount on foreign currency
translation adjustment at December 31, 1998 was immaterial, the statement of
comprehensive income is not presented.
k. New Authoritative Pronouncements
The Financial Accounting Standards Board has issued SFAS No. 132,
"Employer's Disclosure about Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits" and
SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative and Hedging Activities." These new
accounting standards do not have any impact on the Hotel's financial
statements or financial reporting.
2. Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first-in,
first-out method) or market and consist of the following as of December 31,
1998:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
RMB US $
<S> <C> <C>
Supplies inventory (Y) 268,003 $ 32,372
Food, cigarettes and liquor 426,330 51,496
----------- -----------
Totals (Y) 694,333 $ 83,868
=========== ===========
</TABLE>
3. Year 2000 Issue
The Hotel recognizes the potential implications of the Year 2000 (Y2K)
issue on systems that may contain date-related transactions, data, embedded
chips, etc. The Hotel has assessed the impact of the Y2K issue on its
operations and is now in the process of renovating or replacing, as
necessary, the computer applications and business processes to provide for
continued services in the new millennium. An assessment of the preparedness
of external entities that interface with the Hotel is also ongoing. There
can be no assurance that there will not be a material adverse effect on the
Hotel if its actions and/or those of related third parties fail to address
all significant issues in a timely manner.
The costs of the Hotel's Y2K compliance efforts are expensed as
incurred and are being funded with cash flows from operations. At this time,
the costs of these efforts are not expected to be material to the Hotel's
financial position or the results of their operations in any given period.
Time and cost estimates are based on currently available
information. Actual results could differ from those estimated.
4. Contracts payable
Contracts payable at December 31 consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
RMB US $
<S> <C> <C>
Contracts payable, various vendors,
unsecured, due on demand,
no interest (Y) 19,752,477 $ 2,385,882
</TABLE>
5. Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
There are no cash paid for interest expense and income taxes
for the year ended December 31, 1998.
6. Accounts receivable, concentration of credit risk and customers concentration
The Hotel's business operations are conducted mainly in the
People's Republic of China. During the normal course of business, the Hotel
extends unsecured credit to its customers. Management reviews its account
receivables on a regular basis to determine if the bad debt allowance is
adequate at each year-end.
<PAGE>
7. Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying amount of cash, trade accounts receivable, trade
accounts payable and accrued liabilities are reasonable estimates of their fair
value because of the short maturity of these items.
8. Pension contribution
Regulations in the People's Republic of China require the
Hotel to contribute to a defined contribution retirement plan for all permanent
employees. All permanent employees are entitled to an annual pension equal to
their basic salary at retirement. The Hotel pays an annual contribution of 24%
of the city's standard salary of its employees to an insurance company which is
responsible for the entire pension obligation payable to the retired employees.
For the year ended December 31, 1998, the Hotel made pension contributions in
the amount of $18,836 (RMB (Y)155,938).
9. Related party transactions
During the year, the Hotel had borrowed and advanced money
with one of the partners of the Hotel. At December 31, 1998, amounts payable to
this related party amounted to $4,305 (RMB (Y)35,640). In addition, the Hotel
also purchases seafood from a related party through common ownership.
Intercompany accounts payable amounted to $53,283 (RMB (Y)441,128) at December
31, 1998 and intercompany cost of sales amounted to $56,203 (RMB (Y)465,297) for
the year ended December 31,1998.
10. Subsequent Events
As of December 31, 1998, the Hotel had no property insurance
in place. However, property insurance was purchased in July of 1999, which
covers all buildings, equipment and inventories of the Hotel.
11. Distribution of Income and Statutory Reserve
The laws and regulations of the People's Republic of China
require that before a Sino-foreign cooperative joint venture enterprise
distributes profits to its partners, it must first satisfy all tax liabilities,
provide for losses in previous years and make allocations, in proportions
determined at the discretion of the board of directors, after the statutory
reserve to a general reserve fund, an enterprise expansion fund and a staff
welfare and employee bonus fund based on the net income. Statutory reserves at
December 31, 1998, amounted to $2,559,939 (RMB (Y)21,193,483). Distributions
declared to owners for the year ended December 31, 1998 amounted to $2,047,952
(RMB (Y)16,954,787) and was paid in August of 1999.
<PAGE>
SHUN DE YI WAN COMMUNICATION
EQUIPMENT PLANT CO., LTD.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AND
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
DECEMBER 31, 1998
<PAGE>
SHUN DE YI WAN COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT PLANT CO., LTD.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AND
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
DECEMBER 31, 1998
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Independent Auditors' Report 1
Balance Sheet as of December 31, 1998 2
Statement of Income for the year ended
December 31, 1998 3
Statement of Owners' Equity for the
year ended December 31, 1998 4
Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended
December 31, 1998 5
Notes to the Financial Statements 6 - 11
<PAGE>
Shun De Yi Wan Communication Equipment Plant Co., Ltd.
Independent Auditors' Report
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Shun De Yi
Wan Communication Equipment Plant Co., Ltd. as of December 31, 1998, and the
related statements of income, owners' equity and cash flows for the year then
ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted
auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit
to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free
of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audit provide a reasonable basis for our
opinion.
In our opinion, the combined financial statements referred to
above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Shun
De Yi Wan Communication Equipment Plant Co., Ltd. as of December 31, 1998, and
the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
Moore Stephens Frazer and Torbet, LLP
Certified Public Accountants
July 30, 1999
Walnut, CA
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<PAGE>
SHUN DE YI WAN COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT PLANT CO., LTD.
BALANCE SHEET
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1998
A S S E T S
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
RMB US $
<S> <C> <C>
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash (Y) 5,680,483 $ 686,140
Accounts receivable, trade 6,240,188 753,746
Related party receivable 873,481 105,507
Other receivable 2,053,537 248,045
Inventories 4,894,563 591,209
Deposits 4,745,471 573,201
-------------- --------------
Total current assets (Y) 24,487,723 $ 2,957,848
BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT AND AUTOMOBILES:
Buildings and improvements (Y) 7,383,933 $ 891,898
Furniture and equipment 16,886,024 2,039,646
Automobiles 1,064,042 128,525
-------------- --------------
Totals (Y) 25,333,999 $ 3,060,069
Less accumulated depreciation 7,913,199 955,827
-------------- --------------
Total buildings, equipment
and automobiles, net (Y) 17,420,800 $ 2,104,242
OTHER ASSETS:
Organization costs, net of accumulated
amortization of $131,568 (RMB(Y)1,089,242) (Y) 18,462 $ 2,230
-------------- --------------
Total other assets (Y) 18,462 $ 2,230
-------------- --------------
Total assets (Y) 41,926,985 $ 5,064,320
============== ==============
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.
<PAGE>
SHUN DE YI WAN COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT PLANT CO., LTD.
BALANCE SHEET
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1998
L I A B I L I T I E S A N D O W N E R S' E Q U I T Y
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
RMB US $
<S> <C> <C>
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable (Y) 3,803,114 $ 459,374
Accounts payable - related party 84,249 10,176
Customer deposits 1,443,085 174,309
Accrued liabilities 1,150,555 138,974
Wage and benefits payable 1,650,314 199,340
Sales tax payable 1,549,381 187,148
Income tax payable 4,787,192 578,240
Distribution payable to owners 783,473 94,636
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Total current liabilities (Y) 15,251,363 $ 1,842,197
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Y) $
OWNERS' EQUITY (EXHIBIT C):
Owners' equity (Y) 19,769,585 $ 2,387,949
Statutory reserve 6,906,037 834,174
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Total owners' equity (Y) 26,675,622 $ 3,222,123
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Total liabilities and owners' equity (Y) 41,926,985 $ 5,064,320
============ ==============
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
SHUN DE YI WAN COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT PLANT CO., LTD
STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
RMB US $
<S> <C> <C>
NET SALES (Y) 36,981,580 $ 4,466,968
COST OF SALES 18,843,154 2,276,046
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GROSS PROFIT (Y) 18,138,426 $ 2,190,922
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE
EXPENSES 8,181,182 988,197
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INCOME FROM OPERATIONS (Y) 9,957,244 $ 1,202,725
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OTHER INCOME:
Interest income (Y) 56,586 $ 6,836
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INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR
INCOME TAXES (Y) 10,013,830 $ 1,209,561
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES 1,802,489 217,721
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NET INCOME (Y) 8,211,341 $ 991,840
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</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.
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<PAGE>
SHUN DE YI WAN COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT PLANT CO., LTD.
STATEMENT OF OWNERS' EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
OWNERS' EQUITY RMB US $
<S> <C> <C>
Owners' Equity - Beginning of year (Y) 22,368,664 $ 2,701,794
Distributions (5,256,205) (634,891)
Net Income, Exhibit B 8,211,341 991,840
Adjustment to Statutory Reserve (5,554,215) (670,888)
Adjustment to Currency Translation 94
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Owners' Equity - End of year (Y) 19,769,585 $ 2,387,949
============== ==============
STATUTORY RESERVE RMB US $
Statutory Reserve - Beginning of year (Y) 1,351,822 $ 163,286
Adjustment to Statutory Reserve (Y) 5,554,215 670,888
-------------- --------------
Statutory Reserve - End of year (Y) 6,906,037 $ 834,174
============== ==============
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.
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<PAGE>
SHUN DE YI WAN COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT PLANT CO., LTD.
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
RMB US $
<S> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (Y) 8,211,341 $ 991,840
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by net cash provided by operating
activities:
Depreciation 2,492,086 301,017
Amortization 216,852 26,193
Increase in accounts receivable (2,954,487) (356,870)
Increase in accounts receivable-related party (873,481) (105,507)
Decrease in other receivable 1,424,461 172,059
Decrease in inventories 1,428,644 172,564
Decrease in prepaid expenses 876,527 105,875
Increase in deposits (4,745,471) (573,201)
Decrease in accounts payable (2,694,064) (325,413)
Increase in accounts payable-related party 84,249 10,176
Increase in distribution payable to owners 756,206 91,341
Increase in customer deposits 433,772 52,395
Increase in accrued liabilities 238,042 28,753
Increase in wage and benefit payable 299,526 36,179
Increase in income tax payable 1,802,489 217,722
Increase in sales taxes payable 223,803 27,033
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Net cash provided in operating activities (Y) 7,220,495 $ 872,156
------------ ---------------
CASH FLOWS USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Distributions to owners (Y) (5,256,205) $ (634,891)
NET INCREASE IN CASH (Y) 1,964,290 $ 237,265
CASH, beginning of year 3,716,193 448,875
------------ ---------------
CASH, end of year (Y) 5,680,483 $ 686,140
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</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.
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<PAGE>
1. Summary of significant accounting policies
a. The reporting entity
The financial statements of Shun De Yi Wan Communication
Equipment Plant Co., Ltd. reflects the activities and financial transactions of
the company also known as Yi Wan Manufacture (the Company).
The Company is a foreign investment joint venture with an
eleven-year term and with registered capital of approximately $1,588,000
(RMB(Y)13,146,000) established under the laws of the People's Republic of China
on September 3, 1993. The Company's income sources include income from the
manufacturing of communication equipment systems.
b. Basis of accounting
The financial statements are prepared in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles of the United States of America. The
financial statements are presented in U.S. dollars and Renminbi (RMB), the
currency of the People's Republic of China.
The financial statements are presented on the accrual basis of
accounting. Revenues are recognized when earned and expenses recognized when
incurred.
c. Buildings, equipment and automobiles
Buildings, equipment, and automobiles are recorded at cost.
Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated
useful lives of the assets. Depreciation expense for the year ended December 31,
1998 amounted to $301,017 (RMB(Y)2,492,086). Estimated useful lives of the
assets are as follows:
Estimated Useful Lives (in years)
Buildings 20
Machinery and equipment 10
Computer, office equipment and furniture 5
Automobiles 5
Maintenance, repairs and minor renewals are charged directly to
expenses as incurred. Major additions and betterment to property and equipment
are capitalized.
<PAGE>
1. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
d. Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles of the United States of America
requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts
reported in the combined financial statements and accompanying notes. Management
believes that the estimates utilized in preparing its financial statements are
reasonable and prudent. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
e. Revenue recognition
The Company recognizes revenue when the risk of loss for the
product sold passes to the customers which is generally when goods are installed
at the customers' premises and testing of the product is completed and accepted
by the customers.
f. Cash and concentration of risk
Cash includes cash on hand and demand deposits in accounts
maintained with state-owned banks within the People's Republic of China. Total
cash in state-owned banks at December 31, 1998 amounted to $685,355 (RMB
(Y)5,673,982) of which no deposits are covered by insurance. The Company has not
experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to any
risks on its cash in bank accounts.
g. Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market using the first-in,
first-out basis. The Company's inventory consists of raw materials, work in
process, and finished goods.
h. Intangible assets
All land in the People's Republic of China is owned by the government and
can not be sold to any individual or company. However, the government grants the
user a "land use right" (the Right) to use the land. One of the partners of the
Company purchased the Right and neither the title or the Right has been
transferred to the Company nor is the Company being charged for using the land.
However, the owner has assigned the Right to the Company for the remaining 46
years.
<PAGE>
1. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
i. Taxes
The Company's income is subject to a 17% value added tax
(VAT).
A partner of the Company is a foreign company, which results
in the Company being considered as a foreign investment joint venture by the
government and receives special income tax treatment. The Company is subject to
central government income tax at a rate of 30% and 3% provincial government
income tax. However, the Company is exempt from central and provincial
government income tax for two years starting from the first year of profitable
operations (years ended December 31, 1994 and 1995), followed by 50% reduction
in the central government income tax for the next three years (years ended
December 31, 1996, 1997 and 1998).
j. Foreign currency translation and transactions
The financial position and results of operations of the
Company is determined using United States dollars as the functional currency.
Assets and liabilities of the Company are translated at the prevailing exchange
rate of 8.2789 Renminbi per U.S. dollar in effect Company at December 31, 1998.
Income statement accounts are translated at the weighted-average rate of
exchange during the year also at 8.2789 Renminbi per U.S. dollar. Translation
adjustments arising from the use of different exchange rates from period to
period are included in the cumulative translation adjustment account in owners'
equity. There are no gains and losses resulting from foreign currency
transactions.
k. Comprehensive income
Financial Accounting Standards Board's (FASB) Statement No.
130 "Reporting Comprehensive Income" establishes new rules for the reporting and
presentation of comprehensive income and its components. It requires the
Company's foreign currency translation adjustments to be included in other
comprehensive income. However, since the amount on foreign currency translation
adjustment at December 31, 1998 was immaterial, the statement of comprehensive
income is not presented.
l. New Authoritative Pronouncements
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (SFAS) has issued
SFAS No. 132, "Employer's Disclosure about Pensions and Other Postretirement
Benefits" and SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative and Hedging Activities."
These new accounting standards do not have any impact on the Company's financial
statements or financial reporting.
2. Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first-in,
first-out method) or market and consist of the following as of December 31,
1998:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
RMB US $
<S> <C> <C>
Raw materials (Y) 1,675,842 $ 202,423
Work in process 503,837 60,858
Finished goods 2,664,213 321,807
Operating supplies 50,671 6,121
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Totals (Y) 4,894,563 $ 591,209
=========== ==========
</TABLE>
3. Year 2000 Issue
The Company recognizes the potential implications of the Year
2000 (Y2K) issue on systems that may contain date-related transactions, data,
embedded chips, etc. The Company has assessed the impact of the Y2K issue on its
operations and is now in the process of renovating or replacing, as necessary,
the computer applications and business processes to provide for continued
services in the new millennium. An assessment of the preparedness of external
entities that interface with the Company is also ongoing. There can be no
assurance that there will not be a material adverse effect on the Company if its
actions and/or those of related third parties fail to address all significant
issues in a timely manner.
The costs of the Company's Y2K compliance efforts are expensed as
incurred and are being funded with cash flows from operations. At this time, the
costs of these efforts are not expected to be material to the Company's
financial position or the results of their operations in any given period.
Time and cost estimates are based on currently available information.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
4. Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
There was no interest expense or income taxes paid for the
year ended December 31, 1998.
5. Accounts receivable, concentration of credit risk and customers and suppliers
concentration
The Company's business operations are conducted mainly in the
People's Republic of China. During the normal course of business, the Company
extends unsecured credit to its customers located in the province of QuangZhou.
Management reviews its account receivables on a regular basis to determine if
the bad debt allowance is adequate at each year-end. At December 31, 1998, the
Company's accounts receivable included $56,480 (RMB(Y)467,600) of balances over
two years old. According to government regulations with respect to enterprise
financial affairs, the enterprise may write off bad debts of accounts receivable
that remain uncollectible after three years. Management believes that the
accounts are collectible and no allowance for bad debts has been provided for
these accounts as of December 31, 1998. Approximately 51% and 29% of the
Company's sales are made to a small number of customers and suppliers on an open
account basis and generally no collateral is required.
6. Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying amount of cash, trade accounts receivable, trade
accounts payable and accrued liabilities are reasonable estimates of their fair
value because of the short maturity of these items.
7. Pension contribution
Regulations in the People's Republic of China require the
Company to contribute to a defined contribution retirement plan for all
permanent employees. All permanent employees are entitled to an annual pension
equal to their basic salary at retirement. The Company pays an annual
contribution of 18% of the city's standard salary of its employees to an
insurance company, which is responsible for the entire pension obligation
payable to the retired employees. For the year ended December 31, 1998, the
Company made a pension contribution which amounted to $14,656 (RMB (Y)121,338) .
8. Related party transactions
During the year, the Company had borrowed and advanced money
with one of the joint venture's partner of YiWan Hotel. At December 31, 1998,
amounts receivable from and payable to this related party amounted to $105,507
(RMB (Y)873,481) and $10,176 (RMB (Y)84,249) respectively.
9. Subsequent Events
As of December 31, 1998, the Company had no property insurance
in place. However, property insurance was purchased in September of 1999 which
covers all buildings, equipment, automobiles and inventories of the Company.
10. Distribution of Income and Statutory Reserve
The laws and regulations of the People's Republic of China
require that before a Sino-foreign cooperative joint venture enterprise
distributes profits to its joint venture partners, it must first satisfy all tax
liabilities, provide for losses in previous years and make allocations, in
proportions determined at the discretion of the board of directors, after the
statutory reserve to a general reserve fund, an enterprise expansion fund and a
staff welfare and employee bonus fund based on the net income. Combined
statutory reserve at December 31, 1998 amounted to $834,174 (RMB (Y)6,906,037).
Distribution declared to owners for the year ended December 31, 1998 amounted to
$634,892 (RMB (Y)5,256,206). At December 31, 1998, $94,636 (RMB (Y)783,473)
remained unpaid and was paid in May, 1999.
<PAGE>
YI WAN MAPLE LEAF HIGH TECHNOLOGY
AGRICULTURE DEVELOPING LTD. CO.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AND
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
DECEMBER 31, 1998
<PAGE>
YI WAN MAPLE LEAF HIGH TECHNOLOGY
AGRICULTURE DEVELOPING LTD. CO.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AND
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
DECEMBER 31, 1998
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Independent Auditors' Report 1
Balance Sheet as of December 31, 1998 2
Statement of Income for the year ended
December 31, 1998 3
Statement of Owners' Equity for the
year ended December 31, 1998 4
Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended
December 31, 1998 5
Notes to the Financial Statements 6 - 11
<PAGE>
Yi Wan Maple Leaf High Technology Agriculture Developing Ltd. Co.
Independent Auditors' Report
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Yi Wan Maple
Leaf High Technology Agriculture Developing Ltd. Co. (the Farm) as of December
31, 1998, and the related statements of income, owners' equity and cash flows
for the year then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of
the Farm's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted
auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit
to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free
of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audit provide a reasonable basis for our
opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Yi Wan Maple
Leaf High Technology Agriculture Developing Ltd. Co. as of December 31, 1998,
and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
Moore Stephens Frazer and Torbet, LLP
Certified Public Accountants
July 30, 1999
Walnut, CA
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<PAGE>
YI WAN MAPLE LEAF HIGH TECHNOLOGY
AGRICULTURE DEVELOPING LTD. CO.
BALANCE SHEET
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1998
A S S E T S
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
RMB US $
<S> <C> <C>
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash (Y) 1,365,833 $ 164,978
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for
doubtful accounts of $3,260 (RMB(Y)26,988) 887,508 107,201
Related party receivable 441,128 53,283
Other receivable 201,322 24,317
Inventories 2,141,439 258,662
Prepaid expenses 13,800 1,667
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Total current assets (Y) 5,051,030 $ 610,108
BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT AND AUTOMOBILES:
Buildings and improvements (Y) 6,086,376 $ 735,167
Furniture and equipment 562,205 67,908
Automobiles 124,000 14,978
------------ -----------------
Totals (Y) 6,772,581 $ 818,053
Less accumulated depreciation 712,871 86,107
------------ -----------------
Total buildings, equipment
and automobiles, net (Y) 6,059,710 $ 731,946
OTHER ASSETS:
Intangible asset, net of accumulated
amortization of $135,284 (RMB(Y)1,120,000) (Y) 26,880,000 $ 3,246,808
------------ -----------------
Total other assets (Y) 26,880,000 $ 3,246,808
------------ -----------------
Total assets (Y) 37,990,740 $ 4,588,862
============ =================
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.
<PAGE>
YI WAN MAPLE LEAF HIGH TECHNOLOGY
AGRICULTURE DEVELOPING LTD. CO.
BALANCE SHEET
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1998
<PAGE>
L I A B I L I T I E S A N D O W N E R S' E Q U I T Y
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
RMB US $
<S> <C> <C>
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable (Y) 665,360 $ 80,368
Accrued liabilities 39,418 4,760
Wage and benefits payable 55,240 6,672
Sales tax payable 856,399 103,444
Distribution payable to owners 1,122,652 135,604
Note payable 6,000,000 724,734
------------ -----------------
Total current liabilities (Y) 8,739,069 $ 1,055,582
------------ -----------------
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Y) $
OWNERS' EQUITY (EXHIBIT C):
Owners' equity (Y) 28,042,660 $ 3,387,245
Statutory reserve 1,209,011 146,035
------------ -----------------
Total owners' equity (Y) 29,251,671 $ 3,533,280
------------ -----------------
Total liabilities and owners' equity (Y) 37,990,740 $ 4,588,862
============ =================
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.
<PAGE>
YI WAN MAPLE LEAF HIGH TECHNOLOGY
AGRICULTURE DEVELOPING LTD. CO.
STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
RMB US $
<S> <C> <C>
NET SALES (Y) 15,814,018 $ 1,910,159
COST OF SALES 8,149,479 984,367
----------- --------------------
GROSS PROFIT (Y) 7,664,539 $ 925,792
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE
EXPENSES 2,111,651 255,064
----------- --------------------
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS (Y) 5,552,888 $ 670,728
----------- --------------------
OTHER INCOME:
Interest income (Y) 23,532 $ 2,842
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INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR
INCOME TAXES (Y) 5,576,420 $ 673,570
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES - -
----------- --------------------
NET INCOME (Y) 5,576,420 $ 673,570
=========== ====================
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.
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<PAGE>
YI WAN MAPLE LEAF HIGH TECHNOLOGY
AGRICULTURE DEVELOPING LTD. CO.
STATEMENT OF OWNERS' EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
OWNERS' EQUITY RMB US $
<S> <C> <C>
Owners' Equity - Beginning of the year (Y) 24,797,903 $ 2,995,061
Distributions (1,122,652) (135,604)
Net Income, Exhibit B 5,576,420 673,570
Adjustment to Statutory Reserve (1,209,011) (146,035)
Adjustment for Currency Translation 253
-------------- ----------------------
Owners' Equity - End of the year (Y) 28,042,660 $ 3,387,245
============== ======================
STATUTORY RESERVE RMB US $
Statutory Reserve - Beginning of the year (Y) $
Adjustment to Statutory Reserve 1,209,011 146,035
-------------- ----------------------
Statutory Reserve - End of the year (Y) 1,209,011 $ 146,035
============== ======================
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.
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<PAGE>
YI WAN MAPLE LEAF HIGH TECHNOLOGY
AGRICULTURE DEVELOPING LTD. CO.
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
RMB US $
<S> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (Y) 5,576,420 $ 673,570
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation 356,436 43,054
Amortization 560,000 67,642
Increase in accounts receivable (509,774) (61,575)
Increase in accounts receivable-related party (311,544) (37,631)
Increase in other receivable (47,008) (5,678)
Decrease in inventories 482,710 58,306
Decrease in prepaid expenses 138,825 16,769
Increase in accounts payable 111,900 13,516
Increase in distribution payable to owners 1,122,652 135,604
Increase in accrued liabilities 21,331 2,577
Increase in wage and benefit payable 82,129 9,920
Increase in sales tax payable 384,759 46,474
---------------- ------------------
Net cash provided in operating activities (Y) 7,968,836 $ 962,548
---------------- ------------------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Principal payments on note payable (Y) (7,000,000) $ (845,523)
Distributions to owners (1,122,652) (135,604)
---------------- ------------------
Net cash used in financing activities (Y) (8,122,652) $ (981,127)
---------------- ------------------
NET DECREASE IN CASH (Y) (153,816) $ (18,579)
CASH, beginning of year 1,519,649 183,557
---------------- ------------------
CASH, end of year (Y) 1,365,833 $ 164,978
================ ==================
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.
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<PAGE>
1. Summary of significant accounting policies
a. The reporting entity
The financial statements reflect the activities of Yi Wan
Maple Leaf High Technology Agriculture Developing Ltd Co., also known as Yi Wan
Farm (the Farm).
The Farm is a foreign investment joint venture with a twelve
year term and with registered capital of approximately $2,416,000 (RMB
(Y)20,000,000), established under the laws of the People's Republic of China on
December 4, 1996. The Farm's income sources include income from the sales of
seafood raised and produced in constructed ponds.
b. Basis of accounting
The financial statements are prepared in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles of the United States of America. The
financial statements are presented in U.S. dollars and Renminbi (RMB), the
currency of the People's Republic of China.
The financial statements are presented on the accrual basis of
accounting. Revenues are recognized when earned and expenses recognized when
incurred.
c. Buildings, equipment and automobiles
Buildings, equipment, and automobiles are recorded at cost.
Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated
useful lives of the assets. Depreciation expense for the year ended December 31,
1998 amounted to $43,054 (RMB(Y)356,436). Estimated useful lives of the assets
are as follows:
Estimated Useful Life (in years)
Buildings 20
Machinery and equipment 10
Computer, office equipment and furniture 5
Automobiles 5
Maintenance, repairs and minor renewals are charged directly
to expenses as incurred. Major additions and betterment to property and
equipment are capitalized.
<PAGE>
1. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
d. Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles of the United States of America
requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts
reported in the combined financial statements and accompanying notes. Management
believes that the estimates utilized in preparing its financial statements are
reasonable and prudent. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
e. Cash and concentration of risk
Cash includes cash on hand and demand deposits in accounts maintained
with state-owned banks within the People's Republic of China. Total cash in
state-owned banks at December 31, 1998 amounted to $154,456
(RMB(Y)1,278,727) of which no deposits are covered by insurance. The Farm
has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not
exposed to any risks on its cash in back accounts.
f. Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market using the first-in,
first-out basis. The Farm's inventories consist of fish, shrimp, soft-shelled
turtles, crab, feed, seeds, and supplies. Included as part of the inventoried
costs on seafood are direct labor and applicable overhead incurred over time to
raise the seafood product until taken to market.
g. Intangible assets
All land in the People's Republic of China is owned by the government and
can not be sold to any individual or company. However, the government grants the
user a "land use right" (the Right) to use the land. The Farm has purchased the
Right to use the farmland for 50 years from the government for a fee in the
amount of $3,382,092 (RMB(Y)28,000,000). The Farm's Right has been registered
under a related party's (through common ownership) name. The Farm is in the
process of applying for a name change which has not been finalized as of the
date of the report.
These Rights have been classified as an intangible asset on the
accompanying financial statements and are being amortized using the
straight-line method over the life of the Rights. Amortization expense for the
year ended December 31, 1998, amounted to $67,642 (RMB(Y)560,000). Accumulated
amortization at December 31, 1998, amounted to $135,284 (RMB(Y)1,120,000).
<PAGE>
1. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
h. Taxes
Revenues of the Farm operation are subject to an 8% sales tax, and is
shown as a reduction of sales.
A partner of the Farm is a foreign company, which results in the Farm
being considered as foreign investment joint venture by the government,
receiving special income tax treatment. The Farm is subject to a central
government income tax at a rate of 30% and 3% provincial government income
tax. However, the Farm is exempt from central and provincial government
income tax for two years, starting with the first year of profitable
operations (years ended December 31, 1997 and 1998), followed by a 50%
reduction in central government income tax for the next three years (years
ended December 31, 1999, 2000 and 2001).
i. Foreign currency translation and transactions
The financial position and results of operations of the
Farm is determined using United States dollars as the functional currency.
Assets and liabilities of the Farm are translated at the prevailing exchange
rate of 8.2789 Renminbi per U.S. dollar in effect at December 31, 1998.
Income statement accounts are translated at the weighted-average rate of
exchange during the year, also at 8.2789 Renminbi per U.S. dollar.
Translation adjustments arising from the use of different exchange rates
from period to period are included in the cumulative translation adjustment
account in owners' equity. There are no gains and losses resulting from
foreign currency transactions.
j. Comprehensive income
Financial Accounting Standards Board's (FASB) Statement No. 130
"Reporting Comprehensive Income" establishes new rules for the reporting and
presentation of comprehensive income and its components. It requires the
Farm's foreign currency translation adjustments to be included in other
comprehensive income. However, since the amount on foreign currency
translation adjustment at December 31, 1998 was immaterial, the statement of
comprehensive income is not presented.
k. New Authoritative Pronouncements
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (SFAS) has issued SFAS No. 132,
"Employer's Disclosure about Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits" and
SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative and Hedging Activities." These new
accounting standards do not have any impact on the Farm's financial
statements or financial reporting.
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2. Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first-in,
first-out method) or market and consist of the following as of December 31,
1998:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
RMB US $
<S> <C> <C>
Raw Material - Feeds (Y) 276,303 $ 33,374
Raw Material - Others 21,405 2,586
Work in process 1,843,731 222,702
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Totals (Y) 2,141,439 $ 258,662
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</TABLE>
3. Year 2000 Issue
The Farm recognizes the potential implications of the Year 2000 (Y2K)
issue on systems that may contain date-related transactions, data, embedded
chips, etc. The Farm has assessed the impact of the Y2K issue on its
operations and is now in the process of renovating or replacing, as
necessary, the computer applications and business processes to provide for
continued services in the new millennium. An assessment of the preparedness
of external entities that interface with the Farm is also ongoing. There can
be no assurance that there will not be a material adverse effect on the Farm
if its actions and/or those of related third parties fail to address all
significant issues in a timely manner.
The costs of the Farm's Y2K compliance efforts are expensed as
incurred and are being funded with cash flows from operations. At this time, the
costs of these efforts are not expected to be material to the Farm's financial
position or the results of their operations in any given period.
Time and cost estimates are based on currently available
information. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
4. Note payable
Note payable at December 31 consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
RMB US $
<S> <C> <C>
Note payable, JiaoZuo local
government, unsecured, variable
amount payable monthly, balance
due September,1999, no interest (Y) 6,000,000 $ 724,734
</TABLE>
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5. Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
There was no interest expense or income taxes paid for the
year ended December 31, 1998.
6. Accounts receivable, concentration of credit risk and customers and suppliers
concentration
The Farm's operations are conducted mainly in the People's
Republic of China. During the normal course of business, the Farm extends
unsecured credit to its customers located in the province of HeNan. Management
reviews its account receivables on a regular basis to determine if the bad debt
allowance is adequate at each year-end. At December 31, 1998, the Farm's
allowance for bad debts was reserved for $3,260 (RMB (Y)26,988). Approximately
35% and 72% of the Farm's sales and purchases are made to a small number of
customers and suppliers on an open account basis and generally no collateral is
required.
7. Fair value of financial instruments
The carrying amount of cash, trade accounts receivable, trade
accounts payable and accrued liabilities are reasonable estimates of their fair
value because of the short maturity of these items.
8. Pension contribution
Regulations in the People's Republic of China require the Farm
to contribute to a defined contribution retirement plan for all permanent
employees. All permanent employees are entitled to an annual pension equal to
their basic salary at retirement. There were no contributions for the Farm's
employees due to their non-permanent status.
9. Related party transactions
The Farm sells seafood to a related party (through common
ownership). Intercompany accounts receivable amounted to $53,283 (RMB
(Y)441,128) at December 31, 1998 and intercompany sales amounted to $56,203 (RMB
(Y)465,297) for the year ended December 31,1998.
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10. Commitments and contingencies
On January 23, 1997, the Farm leased delivery automobiles and
certain refrigerators from two unrelated companies in the city of JiaoZuo. The
leases are classified as non-cancelable operating leases. Future minimum rents
for the ensuing five years are as follows:
December 31 RMB US $
1999 (Y 396,000 $ 47,832
2000 396,000 47,832
2001 396,000 47,832
2002 396,000 47,832
2003 396,000 47,832
Thereafter - -
Rental expense for the year ended December 31, 1998, amounted
to $47,832 (RMB(Y)396,000).
11. Property Insurance
There was no insurance coverage in 1998 for the Farm's assets and
inventories which amounted to approximately $1,076,715 (RBM(Y)8,914,020) at
December 31, 1998.
12. Distribution of Income and Statutory Reserve
The laws and regulations of the People's Republic of China
require that before a Sino-foreign cooperative joint venture enterprise
distributes profits to its joint venture partners, it must first satisfy all tax
liabilities, provide for losses in previous years and make allocations, in
proportions determined at the discretion of the board of directors, after the
statutory reserve to a general reserve fund, an enterprise expansion fund and a
staff welfare and employee bonus fund based on the net income. Combined
statutory reserve at December 31, 1998 amounted to $146,035 (RMB (Y)1,209,011).
Distributions declared to the partners for the year ended December 31, 1998
amounted to $135,604 (RMB (Y)1,122,652) and was not paid as of the report date.
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YIWAN GROUP, INC.
Combined FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
OCTOBER 31, 1999
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YIWAN GROUP, INC.
Combined FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
OCTOBER 31, 1999
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Balance Sheet 2
Statement of Income for the ten months ended
October 31, 1998 3
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YIWAN GROUP
COMBINED BALANCE SHEET
OCTOBER 31, 1999
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMBINED COMBINED
ASSETS HOTEL MFR FARM TOTAL (RMB)* TOTAL ($)**
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
CASH
3,965,362 6,623,735 661,577 11,250,675 1,359,138.27
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
1,749,624 907,363 673,077 3,330,065 402,288.61
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE - RELATED PARTY
500,000 5,313,248 5,813,248 702,269.73
OTHER RECEIVABLE
3,519,777 7,739,069 56,671 11,315,516 1,366,971.48
PREPAID EXPENSES
126,168 126,168 15,241.79
DEPOSIT
4,745,471 4,745,471 573,276.84
INVENTORY
719,921 5,850,201 2,748,742 9,318,864 1,125,765.78
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
10,580,852 31,179,088 4,140,067 45,900,008 5,544,952.48
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FIXED ASSETS
- -
BUILDING & IMPROVEMENT
142,817,055 7,383,933 6,286,376 156,487,364 18,904,463.06
FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT
26,425,690 16,886,023 562,205 43,873,919 5,300,190.69
AUTOS
476,230 1,064,042 124,000 1,664,272 201,052.47
ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
(23,461,454) (9,989,937) (1,009,900) (34,461,292) (4,163,097.88)
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TOTAL FIXED ASSETS
146,257,521 15,344,062 5,962,681 167,564,263 20,242,608.34
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INTANGIBLE ASSET
12,350,000 25,693,333 38,043,333 4,595,826.59
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TOTAL ASSETS
169,188,373 46,523,149 35,796,082 251,507,604 30,383,387.41
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</TABLE>
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YIWAN GROUP
COMBINED BALANCE SHEET
OCTOBER 31, 1999
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMBINED COMBINED
LIABILITIES HOTEL MFR FARM TOTAL (RMB)* TOTAL ($)**
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
651,062 4,755,580 813,060 6,219,702 751,371.42
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - RELATED PARTY
257,076 500,000 757,076 91,458.64
CUSTOMER DEPOSIT
1,443,085 1,443,085 174,331.95
OTHER PAYABLE
811,120 1,667,989 2,479,108 299,488.80
ACCRUED LIABILITIES
519,009 563,629 1,082,639 130,788.20
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PAYABLE
2,010,967 1,210,321 131,450 3,352,737 405,027.54
DIVIDEND PAYABLE TO PARTNERS
9,254,787 2,187,740 11,442,527 1,382,314.96
SALES TAX PAYABLE
4,925,922 1,355,958 1,123,268 7,405,148 894,579.27
EDUCATION FUND PAYABLE
298,451 758,449 1,056,900 127,678.81
NOTE PAYABLE
572,478 1,000,000 1,572,478 189,963.26
INCOME TAX PAYABLE
293,849 6,114,453 6,408,302 774,155.26
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TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
19,075,711 17,066,395 7,077,596 43,219,703 5,221,158.11
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OWNERS' EQUITY
128,919,179 22,358,180 26,822,363 178,099,721 21,515,344.83
SATUTORY RESERVE
21,193,483 7,098,574 1,896,123 30,188,179 3,646,884.35
TOTAL OWNER'S EQUITY
150,112,662 29,456,753 28,718,486 208,287,901 25,162,229.18
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND OWNERS' EQUITY
169,188,373 46,523,149 35,796,082 251,507,603 30,383,387.29
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** Conversion rate at 10/31/99 was U.S. $1.00 to 8.2778 Y per historical currency table by OANDA, Inc.
</TABLE>
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YIWAN GROUP, INC.
INCOME STATEMENT
FOR THE TEN MONTHS ENDED 10/31/1999
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
UNAUDITED UNAUDITED UNAUDITED UNAUDITED UNAUDITED
COMBINED COMBINED
YIWAN HOTEL YIWAN MFT YIWAN FARM TOTAL (RMB)* TOTAL ($)*
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
NET SALES 59,349,315 32,340,962 11,372,968 103,063,245 12,450,018
COST OF SALES 23,207,870 15,410,614 6,695,750 45,314,235 5,473,950
NET COST OF SALES 23,207,870 15,410,614 6,695,750 45,314,235 5,473,950
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GROSS PROFIT 36,141,445 16,930,347 4,677,217 57,749,010 6,976,068
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OPERATING EXPENSES 11,452,356 6,446,495 2,386,865 20,285,716 2,450,510
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INCOME FROM OPERATIONS 24,689,089 10,483,852 2,290,352 37,463,294 4,525,558
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OTHER EXPENSE 30,750 30,750 3,715
OTHER INCOME
(1,886) (1,886) (228)
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TOTAL OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME)
28,864 - - 28,864 3,487
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INCOME BEFORE TAXES 24,660,225 10,483,852 2,290,352 37,434,430 4,522,071
INCOME TAXES -621,927
(1,327,261) (1,949,189) (235,462)
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NET INCOME 24,038,298 9,156,591 2,290,352
35,485,241 4,286,609.71
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* Weighted-average conversion rate for 1999 was U.S.$1.00 to 8.27816 Y based on calculation from historical
currency table by OANDA, Inc.
</TABLE>
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EXHIBIT 1
Fax Audit # (((H99000010659 3))) ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF Brilliant
Sun Industry Co.
ARTICLE I - NAME, PRINCIPAL OFFICE AND MAILING ADDRESS
The name of this corporation is Brilliant Sun Industry Co. and the principal
office and mailing address of this corporation is 2503 W. Gardner Ct. Tampa Fl
33611.
ARTICLE II - PURPOSE
This corporation is organized to include the transaction of any or all lawful
business for which corporations may be incorporated under Chapter 607, Florida
Statutes (1975) as presently enacted and as it may be amended from time to time.
ARTICLE III - INCORPORATOR AND REGISTERED AGENT
The address of the registered agent and incorporator of this corporation is 2503
W. Gardner Ct. Tampa Fl 33611, and the name of the registered agent and
incorporator is Michael T. Williams.
ARTICLE IV - ELECTION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Directors are elected by a plurality of the votes cast by the shares entitled to
vote in the election at a meeting at which a quorum is present.
ARTICLE IV - CAPITAL STOCK
This corporation is authorized to issue 50,000,000 shares of no par value common
stock, which shall be designated as "Common Shares" and Twenty Million shares of
no par value preferred stock, which shall be designated as "Preferred Shares."
The Preferred Shares may be issued in such series and with such rights,
privileges, and preferences as determined solely by the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE VI - AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS / CONTROL SHARE ACQUISITIONS
The Corporation expressly elects not to be governed by Sections 607.0901 and
607.0902 of the Florida Enterprise Corporations Act, relating to affiliated
transactions and control share acquisitions, respectively.
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I hereby accept the appointment as Registered Agent and agree to act in this
capacity.
/s/ Michael T. Williams May 4, 1999
Signature/Registered Agent Date
/s/ Michael T. Williams May 4, 1999
Signature/Incorporator Date
Prepared By: Michael T. Williams, Esq. 2503 W. Gardner Ct. Tampa FL 33611
Florida Bar: 300322 Phone and Fax: 813.831.9348 Fax Audit # (((H99000010659
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EXHIBIT 2
BY-LAWS
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BYLAWS
OF
Brilliant Sun Industry Co.
ARTICLE I - MEETINGS OF SHAREHOLDERS
Section 1. Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of the shareholders of this
corporation shall be held at the time and place designated by the Board of
Directors of the corporation. The annual meeting of shareholders for any year
shall be held no later than thirteen (13) months after the last preceding annual
meeting of shareholders. Business transacted at the annual meeting shall include
the election of directors of the corporation.
Section 2. Special Meetings. Special meetings of the shareholders shall be
held when directed by the Board of Directors, or when requested in writing by
the holders of not less than ten percent (10%) of all the shares entitled to
vote at the meeting. A meeting requested by shareholders shall be called for a
date not less than ten (10) or more than sixty (60) days after the request is
made, unless the shareholders requesting the meeting designate a later date. The
call for the meeting shall be issued by the Secretary, unless the President,
Board of Directors, or shareholders requesting the meeting designate another
person to do so.
Section 3. Place. Meetings of shareholders may be held within or without
the State of Florida.
Section 4. Notice. Written notice stating the place, day and hour of the
meeting and, in the case of a special meeting, the purpose or purposes for which
the meeting is called, shall be delivered not less than ten (10) nor more than
sixty (60) days before the meeting, either personally or by first class mail, by
or at the direction of the President, the Secretary, or the officer or persons
calling the meeting to each shareholder of record entitled to vote at such
meeting. If mailed, such notice shall be deemed to be delivered when deposited
in the United States mail addressed to the shareholder at his address as it
appears on the stock transfer books of the corporation, with postage thereon
prepaid.
Section 5. Notice of Adjourned Meetings. When a meeting is adjourned to
another time or place, it shall not be necessary to give any notice of the
adjourned meeting if the time and place to which the meeting is adjourned are
announced at the meeting at which the adjournment is taken, and at the adjourned
meeting any business may be transacted that might have been transacted on the
original date of the meeting. If, however, after the adjournment the Board of
Directors fixes a new record date for the adjourned meeting, a notice of the
adjourned meeting shall be given as provided in this section to each shareholder
of record on the new record date entitled to vote at such meeting.
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Section 6. Closing of Transfer Books and Fixing Record Date. For the
purpose of determining shareholders entitled to notice of or to vote at any
meeting of shareholder of any adjournment thereof, or entitled to receive
payment of any dividend, or in order to make a determination of shareholders for
any other purpose, the Board of Directors may provide that the stock transfer
books shall be closed for a stated period but not to exceed, in any case, sixty
(60) days. If the stock transfer books shall be closed for the purpose of
determining shareholders entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of
shareholders, such books shall be closed for at least ten (10) days immediately
preceding such meeting.
In lieu of closing the stock transfer books, the Board of Directors may
fix in advance a date as the record date for any determination of shareholders,
such date in any case to be not more than sixty (60) days and, in case of a
meeting of shareholders, not less than ten (10) days prior to the date on which
the particular action requiring such determination of shareholders is to be
taken.
If the stock transfer books are not closed and no record date is fixed for
the determination of shareholders entitled to notice or to vote at a meeting of
shareholders, or shareholders entitled to receive payment of a dividend, the
date on which notice of the meeting is mailed or the date on which the
resolution of the Board of Directors declaring such dividend is adopted, as the
case may be, shall be the record date for such determination of shareholders.
When a determination of shareholders entitled to vote at any meeting of
shareholders has been made as provided in this section, such determination shall
apply to any adjournment thereof, unless the Board of Directors fixes a new
record date for the adjourned meeting.
Section 7. Voting Record. The officers or agent having charge of the stock
transfer books for shares of the corporation shall make, at least ten (10) days
before each meeting of shareholders, a complete list of the shareholders
entitled to vote at such meeting or any adjournment thereof, with the address of
and the number and class and series, if any, of shares held by each. The list,
for a period of ten (10) days prior to such meeting, shall be kept on file at
the registered office of the corporation, at the principal place of business of
the corporation or at the office of the transfer agent or register of the
corporation and any shareholder shall be entitled to inspect the list at any
time during usual business hours. The list shall also be produced and kept open
at the time and place of the meeting and shall be subject to the inspection of
any shareholder at any time during the meeting.
If the requirements of this section have not been substantially complied
with, the meeting on demand of any shareholder in person or by proxy, shall be
adjourned until the requirements are complied with. If no such demand is made,
failure to comply with the requirements of this section shall not affect the
validity of any action taken at such meeting.
Section 8. Shareholder Quorum and Voting. A majority of the shares
entitled to vote, represented in person or by proxy, shall constitute a quorum
at a meeting of shareholders. When a specified item of business is required to
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be voted on by a class or series a majority of the shares of such class or
series shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of such item of business by
that class or series.
If a quorum is present, the affirmative vote of the majority of the shares
represented at the meeting and entitled to vote on the subject matter shall be
the act of the shareholders unless otherwise provided by law.
After a quorum has been established at a shareholders' meeting, the
subsequent withdrawal of shareholders, so as to reduce the number of
shareholders entitled to vote at the meeting below the number required for a
quorum, shall not affect the validity of any action taken at the meeting or any
adjournment thereof.
Section 9. Voting of Shares. Each outstanding share, regardless of class,
shall be entitled to one vote on each matter submitted to a vote at a meeting of
shareholders.
Treasury shares, shares of stock of this corporation owned by another
corporation the majority of the voting stock of which is owned or controlled by
this corporation, and shares of stock of this corporation held by it in a
fiduciary capacity shall not be voted, directly or indirectly, at any meeting,
and shall not be counted in determining the total number of outstanding shares
at any given time.
A shareholder may vote either in person or by proxy executed in writing by
the shareholder or his duly authorized attorney-in-fact.
At each election for directors, every shareholder entitled to vote at such
election shall have the right to vote, in person or by proxy, the number of
shares owned by him for as many persons as there are directors to be elected at
that time and for whose election he has a right to vote.
Shares standing in the name of another corporation, domestic or foreign,
may be voted by the officer, agent, or proxy designated by the bylaws of the
corporate shareholder; or, in the absence of any applicable bylaw, by such
person as the Board of Directors of the corporate shareholder may designate.
Proof of such designation may be made by presentation of a certified coy of the
bylaws or other instrument of the corporate shareholder. In the absence of any
such designation, or in case of conflicting designation by the corporate
shareholder, the chairman of the board, president, any vice president, secretary
and treasurer of the corporate shareholder shall be presumed to possess, in that
order, authority to vote such shares.
Shares held by an administrator, executor, guardian or conservator may be
voted by him, either in person or by proxy, without a transfer of such shares
into his name. Shares standing gin the name of a trustee may be voted by him,
either in person or by proxy, but no trustee shall be entitled to vote shares
held by him without a transfer of such shares into his name.
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Shares standing in the name of a receiver may be voted by such receiver,
and shares held by or under the control of a receiver may be voted by such
receiver without the transfer thereof into his name if authority so to do be
contained in an appropriate order of the court by which such receiver was
appointed.
A shareholder whose shares are pledged shall be entitled to vote such
shares until the shares have been transferred into the name of the pledge, and
thereafter the pledgee or his nominee shall be entitled to vote the shares so
transferred.
On and after the date on which written notice of redemption of redeemable
shares has been mailed to the holders thereof and a sum sufficient to redeem
such shares has been deposited with a bank or trust company with irrevocable
instruction and authority to pay the redemption price to the holders thereof
upon surrender of certificates therefor, such shares shall not be entitled to
vote on any matter and shall not be deemed to be outstanding shares.
Section 10. Proxies. Every shareholder entitled to vote at a meeting of
shareholders or to express consent or dissent without a meeting or a
shareholders' duly authorized attorney-in-fact may authorize another person or
persons to act for him by proxy.
Every proxy must be signed by the shareholder or his attorney-in-fact. No
proxy shall be valid after the expiration of eleven (11) months from the date
thereof unless otherwise provided in the proxy. Every proxy shall be revocable
at the pleasure of the shareholder executing it, except as otherwise provided by
law.
The authority of the holder of a proxy to act shall not be revoked by the
incompetence or death of the shareholder who executed the proxy unless, before
the authority is exercised, written notice of an adjudication of such
incompetence or of such death is received by the corporate officer responsible
for maintaining the list of shareholders.
If a proxy for the same shares confers authority upon two (2) or more
persons and does not otherwise provide, a majority of them present at the
meeting, or if only one (1) is present then that one, may exercise all the
powers conferred by the proxy; but if the proxy holders present at the meeting
are equally divided as to the right and manner of voting in any particular case,
the voting of such shares shall be prorated.
If a proxy expressly provides, any proxy holder may appoint in writing a
substitute to act in his place.
Section 11. Voting Trusts. Any number of shareholders of this corporation
may create a voting trust for the purpose of conferring upon a trustee or
trustees the right to vote or otherwise represent their shares, as provided by
law. Where the counterpart of a voting trust agreement and the copy of the
record of the holders of voting trust certificates has been deposited with the
corporation as provided by law, such documents shall be subject to the same
right of examination by a shareholder of the corporation, in person or by agent
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or attorney, as are the books and records of the corporation, and such
counterpart and such copy of such record shall be subject to examination by any
holder or record of voting trust certificates either in person or by agent or
attorney, at any reasonable time for any proper purpose.
Section 12. Shareholders' Agreements. Two (2) or more shareholders, of
this corporation may enter an agreement providing for the exercise of voting
rights in the manner provided in the agreement or relating to any phase of the
affairs of the corporation as provided by law. Nothing therein shall impair the
right of this corporation to treat the shareholders of record as entitled to
vote the shares standing in their names.
Section 13. Action by Shareholders Without a Meeting. Any action required
by law, these bylaws, or the articles of incorporation of this corporation to be
taken at any annual or special meeting of shareholders of the corporation, or
any action which may be taken at any annual or special meeting of such
shareholders, may be taken without a meeting, without prior notice and without a
vote, if a consent in writing, setting forth the action so taken, shall be
signed by the holders of outstanding stock having not less than the minimum
number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take such action at a
meeting at which all shares entitled to vote thereon were present and voted. If
any class of shares is entitled to vote thereon as a class, such written consent
shall be required of the holders of a majority of the shares of each class of
shares entitled to vote as a class thereon and of the total shares entitled to
vote thereon.
Within ten (10) days after obtaining such authorization by written
consent, notice shall be given to those shareholders who have not consented in
writing. The notice shall fairly summarize the material features of the
authorized action and, if the action be a merger, consolidated or sale or
exchange of assets for which dissenters rights are provided under this act, the
notice shall contain a clear statement of the right of shareholders dissenting
therefrom to be paid the fair value of their shares upon compliance with further
provisions of this act regarding the rights of dissenting shareholders.
ARTICLE II - DIRECTORS
Section 1. Function. All corporate powers shall be exercised by or under
the authority of, and business and affairs of the corporation shall be managed
under the direction of, the Board of Directors.
Section 2. Qualification. Directors need not be residents of this state or
shareholders of this corporation.
Section 3. Compensation. The Board of Directors shall have authority to fix
the compensation of directors.
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Section 4. Duties of Directors. A director shall perform his duties as a
director, including his duties as a member of any committee of the board upon
which he may serve, in good faith, in a manner he reasonably believes to be in
the best interests of the corporation, and with such care as an ordinarily
prudent person in a like position would use under similar circumstances.
In performing his duties, a director shall be entitled to rely on
information, opinions, reports or statements, including financial statements and
other financial data, in each case prepared or presented by:
(a) one (1) or more officers or employees of the corporation whom the
director reasonably believes to be reliable and competent in the matters
presented,
(b) counsel, public accountants or other persons as to matters which the
director reasonably believes to be within such person's professional or expert
competence, or
(c) a committee of the board upon which he does not serve, duly designated
in accordance with a provision of the articles of incorporation or the bylaws,
as to matters within its designated authority, which committee the director
reasonable believes to merit confidence.
A director shall not be considered to be acting in good faith if he has
knowledge concerning the matter in question that would cause such reliance
described above to be unwarranted.
A person who performs his duties in compliance with this section shall
have no liability by reason of being or having been a director of the
corporation.
Section 5. Presumption of Assent. A director of the corporation who is
present at a meeting of its Board of Directors at which action on any corporate
matter is taken shall be presumed to have assented to the action taken unless he
votes against such action or abstains from voting in respect thereto because of
an asserted conflict of interest.
Section 6. Number. The corporation shall have at least one (1) director.
The minimum number of directors may be increased or decreased from time to time
by amendment to these bylaws, but no decrease shall have the effect of
shortening the terms of any incumbent director and no amendment shall decrease
the number of directors below one (1), unless the stockholders have voted to
operate the corporation.
Section 7. Election and Term. Each person named in the articles of
incorporation as a member of the initial board of directors shall hold office
until the first annual meeting of shareholders, and until his successor shall
have been elected and qualified or until his earlier resignation, removal from
office or death.
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At the first annual meeting of shareholders and at each annual meeting
thereafter, the shareholders shall elect directors to hold office until the next
succeeding annual meeting. Each director shall hold office for the term for
which he is elected and until his successor shall have been elected and
qualified or until his earlier resignation, removal from office or death.
Section 8. Vacancies. Any vacancy occurring in the Board of Directors,
including any vacancy created by reason of an increase in the number of
directors, may be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining
directors though less than a quorum of the Board of Directors. A director
elected to fill a vacancy shall hold office only until the next election of
directors by the shareholders.
Section 9. Removal of Directors. At a meeting of shareholders called
expressly for that purpose, any director or the entire Board of Directors may be
removed, with or without cause, by a vote of the holders of a majority of the
shares then entitled to vote at an election of directors.
Section 10. Quorum and Voting. A majority of the number of directors fixed
by these bylaws shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The
act of the majority of the directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is
present shall be the act of the Board of Directors.
Section 11. Director Conflicts of Interest. No contract or other
transaction between this corporation and one (1) or more of its directors or any
other corporation, firm, association or entity in which one (1) or more of the
directors are directors or officers or are financially interested, shall be
either void or voidable because of such relationship or interest or because such
director or directors are present at the meeting of the Board of Directors or a
committee thereof which authorizes, approves or ratifies such contract or
transaction or because his or their votes are counted for such purpose, if:
(a) The fact of such relationship or interest is disclosed or known to the
Board of Directors or committee which authorizes, approves or ratifies the
contract or transaction by a vote or consent sufficient for the purpose without
counting the votes or consents of such interested directors; or
(b) The fact of such relationship or interest is disclosed or known to the
shareholders entitled to vote and they authorize, approve or ratify such
contract or transaction by vote or written consent; or
(c) The contract or transaction is fair and reasonable as to the
corporation at the time it is authorized by the board, a committee or
shareholders.
Common or interested directors may be counted in determining the presence
of a quorum at a meeting of the Board of Directors or a committee thereof which
authorizes, approves or ratifies such contract or transaction.
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Section 12. Executive and Other Committees. The Board of Directors, by
resolution adopted by a majority of the full Board of Directors, may designate
from among its members an executive committee and one (1) or more other
committees each of which, to the extent provided in such resolution shall have
and may exercise all the authority of the Board of Directors, except that no
committee shall have the authority to:
(a) approve or recommend to shareholders actions or proposals required by
law to be approved by shareholders,
(b) designate candidates for the office of director, for purposes of proxy
solicitation or otherwise,
(c) fill vacancies on the Board of Directors or any committee thereof,
(d) amend the bylaws,
(e) authorize or approve the reacquisition of shares unless pursuant to a
general formula or method specified by the Board of Directors, or
(f) authorize or approve the issuance or sale of, or any contract to issue
or sell, shares or designate the terms of a series of a class of shares, except
that the Board of Directors, having acted regarding general authorization for
the issuance or sale of shares, or any contract therefor, and, in the case of a
series, the designation thereof, may, pursuant to a general formula or method
specified by the Board of Directors, by resolution or by adoption of a stock
option or other plan, authorize a committee to fix the terms of any contract for
the sale of the shares and to fix the terms upon which such shares may be issued
or sold, including, without limitation, the price, the rate or manner of payment
of dividends, provisions for redemption, sinking fund, conversion, voting or
preferential rights, and provisions for other features of a class of shares, or
a series of a class of shares, with full power in such committee to adopt any
final resolution setting forth all the terms thereof and to authorize the
statement of the terms of a series for filing with the Department of State.
The Board of Directors, by resolution adopted in accordance with this
section, may designate one (1) or more directors as alternate members of any
such committee, who may act in the place and stead of any member or members at
any meeting of such committee.
Section 13. Place of Meetings. Regular and special meetings by the Board of
Directors may be held within or without the State of Florida.
Section 14. Time, Notice and Call of Meetings. Regular meetings by the
Board of Directors shall be held without notice. Written notice of the time and
place of special meetings of the Board of Directors shall be given to each
director by either personal delivery, telegram or cablegram at least two (2)
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days before the meeting or by notice mailed to the director at least five (5)
days before the meeting.
Notice of a meeting of the Board of Directors need not be given to any
director who signs a waiver of notice either before or after the meeting.
Attendance of a director at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of
such meeting and waiver of any and all objections to the place of the meeting,
the time of the meeting, or the manner in which it has been called or convened,
except when a director states, at the beginning of the meeting, any objection to
the transaction of business because the meeting is not lawfully called or
convened.
Neither the business to be transacted at, nor the purpose of, any regular
or special meeting of the Board of Directors need be specified in the notice or
waiver of notice of such meeting.
A majority of the directors present, whether or not a quorum exists, may
adjourn any meeting of the Board of Directors to another time and place. Notice
of any such adjourned meeting shall be given to the directors who were not
present at the time of the adjournment and, unless the time and place of the
adjourned meeting are announced at the time of the adjournment, to the other
directors.
Meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by the chairman of the
board, by the president of the corporation, or by any two (2) directors.
Members of the Board of Directors may participate in a meeting of such
board by means of a conference telephone or similar communications equipment by
means of which all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other at
the same time. Participation by such means shall constitute presence in person
at a meeting.
Section 15. Action Without a Meeting. Any action required to be taken at a
meeting of the directors of a corporation, or any action which may be taken at a
meeting of the directors or a committee thereof, may be taken without a meeting
if a consent in writing, setting forth the action so to be taken, signed by all
of the directors, or all the members of the committee, as the case may be, is
filed in the minutes of the proceedings of the board or of the committee. Such
consent shall have the same effect as a unanimous vote.
ARTICLE III - OFFICERS
Section 1. Officers. The officers of this corporation shall consist of a
president, a secretary and a treasurer, each of whom shall be elected by the
Board of Directors. Such other officers and assistant officers and agents as may
be deemed necessary may be elected or appointed by the Board of Directors from
time to time. Any two (2) or more offices may be held by the same person. The
failure to elect a president, secretary or treasurer shall not affect the
existence of this corporation.
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Section 2. Duties. The officers of this corporation shall have the
following duties:
The President shall be the chief executive officer of the corporation,
shall have general and active management of the business and affairs of the
corporation subject to the directions of the Board of Directors, and shall
preside at all meetings of the stockholders and Board of Directors.
The Secretary shall have custody of, and maintain, all of the corporate
records except the financial records; shall record the minutes of all meetings
of the stockholders and Board of Directors, send all notice of meetings out, and
perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors or the
President.
The Treasurer shall have custody of all corporate funds and financial
records, shall keep full and accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements and
render accounts thereof at the annual meetings of stockholders and whenever else
required by the Board of Directors or the President, and shall perform such
other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors or the President.
Section 3. Removal of Officers. Any officer or agent elected or appointed
by the Board of Directors may be removed by the board whenever in its judgment
the best interest of the corporation will be served thereby.
Any officer or agent elected by the shareholders may be removed only by
vote of the shareholders, unless the shareholders shall have authorized the
directors to remove such officer or agent.
Any vacancy, however occurring, in any office may be filled by the Board
of Directors, unless the bylaws shall have expressly reserved such power to the
shareholders.
Removal of any officer shall be without prejudice to the contract rights,
if any, of the person so removed; however, election or appointment of an officer
or agent shall not of itself create contract rights.
ARTICLE IV - STOCK CERTIFICATES
Section 1. Issuance. Every holder of shares in this corporation shall be
entitled to have a certificate, representing all shares to which he is entitled.
No certificate shall be issued for any share until such share is fully paid.
Section 2. Form. Certificates representing shares in this corporation
shall be signed by the President or Vice-President and the Secretary or an
Assistant Secretary and may be sealed with the seal of this corporation or a
facsimile thereof. The signatures of the President or Vice-President and the
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Secretary or Assistant Secretary may be facsimiles if the certificate is
manually signed on behalf of a transfer agent or a registrar, other than the
corporation itself or an employee of the corporation. In case any officer who
signed or whose facsimile signature has been placed upon such certificate shall
have ceased to be such officer before such certificate is issued, it may be
issued by the corporation with the same effect as if he were such officer at the
date of its issuance.
Every certificate representing shares which are restricted as to the sale,
disposition or other transfer of such shares shall state that such shares are
restricted as to transfer and shall set forth or fairly summarize upon the
certificate, or shall state that the corporation will furnish to any shareholder
upon request and without charge a full statement of, such restrictions.
Each certificate representing shares shall state upon the fact thereof:
the name of the corporation; that the corporation is organized under the laws of
this state; the name of the person or persons to whom issued; the number and
class of shares, and the designation of the series, if any, which such
certificate represents; and the par value of each share represented by such
certificate, or a statement that the shares are without par value.
Section 3. Transfer of Stock. The corporation shall register a stock
certificate presented to it for transfer if the certificate is properly endorsed
by the holder or record of by his duly authorized attorney, and the signature of
such person has been guaranteed by a commercial bank or trust company or by a
member of the New York or American Stock Exchange.
Section 4. Lost, Stolen, or Destroyed Certificates. The corporation shall
issue a new stock certificate in the place of any certificate previously issued
if the holder of record of the certificate (a) makes proof in affidavit form
that it has been lost, destroyed or wrongfully taken; (b) requests the issue of
a new certificate before the corporation has notice that the certificate has
been acquired by a purchaser for value in good faith and without notice of any
adverse claim; (c) gives bond in such form as the corporation may direct, to
indemnify the corporation, the transfer agent, and registrar against any claim
that may be made on account of the alleged loss, destruction, or theft of a
certificate; and (d) satisfies any other reasonable requirements imposed by the
corporation.
ARTICLE V - BOOKS AND RECORDS
Section 1. Books and Records. This corporation shall keep correct and
complete books and records of account and shall keep minutes of the proceedings
of its shareholders, board of directors and committees of directors.
This corporation shall keep at its registered office or principal place of
business, or at the office of its transfer agent or registrar, a records of its
shareholders, giving the names and addresses of all shareholders, and the
number, class and series, if any, of the shares held by each.
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Any books, records and minutes may be in written form or in any other form
capable of being converted into written form within a reasonable time.
Section 2. Shareholders' Inspection Rights. Any person who shall have been
a holder of record of shares or of voting trust certificates therefor at least
six (6) months immediately preceding his demand or shall be the holder of record
of, or the holder of record of voting trust certificates for, at least five
percent (5%) of the outstanding shares of any class or series of the
corporation, upon written demand stating the purpose thereof, shall have the
right to examine, in person or by agent or attorney, at any reasonable time or
times, for any proper purpose its relevant books and records of accounts,
minutes and records of shareholders and to make extracts therefrom.
Section 3. Financial Information. Not later than four (4) months after the
close of each fiscal year, this corporation shall prepare a balance sheet
showing in reasonable detail the financial condition of the corporation as of
the close of its fiscal year, and a profit and loss statement showing the
results of the operations of the corporation during its fiscal year.
Upon the written request of any shareholder or holder of voting trust
certificates for shares of the corporation, the corporation shall mail to such
shareholder or holder of voting trust certificates a copy of the most recent
such balance sheet and profit and loss statement.
The balance sheets and profit and loss statements shall be filed in the
registered office of the corporation in this state, shall be kept for at least
five (5) years, and shall be subject to inspection during business hours by any
shareholder or holder of voting trust certificates, in person or by agent.
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ARTICLE VI - DIVIDENDS
The Board of Directors of this corporation may, from time to time, declare
and the corporation may pay dividends on its shares in cash, property or its own
shares, except when the corporation is insolvent or when the payment thereof
would render the corporation insolvent or when the declaration or payment
thereof would be contrary to any restrictions contained in the articles of
incorporation, subject to the following provisions:
(a) Dividends in cash or property may be declared and paid, except as
otherwise provided in this section, only out of the unreserved and unrestricted
earned surplus of the corporation or out of capital surplus, howsoever arising
but each dividend paid out of capital surplus, and the amount per share paid
from such surplus shall be disclosed to the shareholders receiving the same
concurrently with the distribution.
(b) Dividends may be declared and paid in the corporation's own treasury
shares.
(c) Dividends may be declared and paid in the corporation's own authorized
but unissued shares out of any unreserved and unrestricted surplus of the
corporation upon the following conditions:
(1) If a dividend is payable in shares having a par value, such
shares shall be issued at not less than the par value thereof and there shall be
transferred to stated capital at the time such dividend is paid an amount of
surplus equal to the aggregate par value of the shares to be issued as a
dividend.
(2) If a dividend is payable in shares without a par value, such
shares shall be issued at such stated value as shall be fixed by the Board of
Directors by resolution adopted at the time such dividend is declared, and there
shall be transferred to stated capital at the time such dividend is paid an
amount of surplus equal to the aggregate stated value so fixed in respect of
such shares; and the amount per share so transferred to stated capital shall be
disclosed to the shareholders receiving such dividend concurrently with the
payment thereof.
(d) No dividend payable in shares of any class shall be paid to the
holders of shares of any other class unless the articles of incorporation so
provide or such payment is authorized by the affirmative vote or the written
consent of the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of the
class in which the payment is to be made.
(e) A split-up or division of the issued shares of any class into a
greater number of shares of the same class without increasing the stated capital
of the corporation shall not be construed to be a share dividend within the
meaning of this section.
ARTICLE VII - CORPORATE SEAL
The Board of Directors shall provide a corporate seal which shall be
circular in form and shall have inscribed thereon the name of the corporation as
it appears on page 1 of these bylaws.
ARTICLE VIII - AMENDMENTS
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These bylaws may be repealed or amended, and new bylaws may be adopted, by
the Board of Directors.
End of bylaws adopted by the Board of Directors.
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WILLIAMS LAW GROUP, P.A.
2503 West Gardner Court
Tampa, FL 33611
December 7, 1999
Brilliant Sun Industry Co.
Via Telefax
Re: Registration Statement on Form S-4
Gentlemen:
I have acted as your counsel in the preparation on a Registration Statement
on Form S-4 (the "Registration Statement") filed by you with the Securities and
Exchange Commission covering shares of Common Stock of Third Enterprise Service
Group, Inc. (the "Stock").
In so acting, I have examined and relied upon such records, documents and
other instruments as in our judgment are necessary or appropriate in order to
express the opinion hereinafter set forth and have assumed the genuineness of
all signatures, the authenticity of all documents submitted to us as originals,
and the conformity to original documents of all documents submitted to us
certified or photostatic copies.
Based on the foregoing, I am of the opinion that:
The Stock, when issued and delivered in the manner and/or the terms
described in the Registration Statement (after it is declared effective), will
duly and validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable;
I hereby consent to the reference to my name in the Registration Statement
under the caption "Legal Matters" and to the use of this opinion as an exhibit
to the Registration Statement. In giving this consent, I do not hereby admit
that I come within the category of a person whose consent is required under
Section7 of the Act, or the general rules and regulations thereunder.
Very truly yours,
Michael T. Williams
Exhibit 23.1
Consent of Accountants
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CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
We hereby consent to the use in the Registration Statement on Form S-4 of
our report dated December 28, 1999 relating to the financial statements as of
and for the period May 6, 1999 to September 30, 1999 of Brilliant Sun Industry
Co., which appear in such Registration Statement.
KINGERY CROUSE & HOHL P.A.
Tampa Bay, Florida
December 28, 1999
To Board of Directors
Brilliant Sun Industry Co.
and Yi Wan Group, Inc.
Consent of Independent Accountants
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement
of Brilliant Sun Industry Co. on Form S-4 of our report dated July 30, 1999 on
our audits of the financial statements of Shun De Yi Wan Communication Equipment
Plant Co., Ltd., Jiaozuo Yi Wan Hotel Co., Ltd. and Yi Wan Maple Leaf High
Technology Agriculture Developing Ltd. Co. as of December 31, 1998 and for the
year then ended, which reports are incorporated by reference in the S-4
registration statement.
Moore Stephens Frazer and Torbet, LLP
Certified Public Accountants
December 23, 1999