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ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001204459-10-001035
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 37
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20100510
ITEM INFORMATION: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
ITEM INFORMATION: Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets
ITEM INFORMATION: Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities
ITEM INFORMATION: Changes in Control of Registrant
ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
ITEM INFORMATION: Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year
ITEM INFORMATION: Amendments to the Registrant's Code of Ethics, or Waiver of a Provision of the Code of Ethics
ITEM INFORMATION: Change in Shell Company Status
ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE: 20100510
DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20100510
FILER:
COMPANY DATA:
COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Highland Ridge, Inc.
CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001101246
STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: [9995]
IRS NUMBER: 134013027
STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE
FISCAL YEAR END: 1231
FILING VALUES:
FORM TYPE: 8-K
SEC ACT: 1934 Act
SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-53432
FILM NUMBER: 10817705
BUSINESS ADDRESS:
STREET 1: ROOM 4002, RONGCHAO LANDMARK
STREET 2: 4028 JINTIAN RD, FUTIAN DISTRICT
CITY: SHENZHEN
STATE: F4
ZIP: 00000
BUSINESS PHONE: (732) 409-1212
MAIL ADDRESS:
STREET 1: ROOM 4002, RONGCHAO LANDMARK
STREET 2: 4028 JINTIAN RD, FUTIAN DISTRICT
CITY: SHENZHEN
STATE: F4
ZIP: 00000
FORMER COMPANY:
FORMER CONFORMED NAME: AMERICOM NETWORKS INTERNATIONAL INC
DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19991220
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FORM 8-K
Highland Ridge, Inc.: Form 8-K - Filed by newsfilecorp.com
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest event Reported): May 10, 2010 (May 4, 2010)
HIGHLAND RIDGE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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000-53432
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13-4013027
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incorporation or organization)
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Xinqiao Industrial Park
Jingde County, Anhui Province, 242600
Peoples Republic of China
(Address of principal executive offices)
(86) 563 8023488
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e -4(c))
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This report contains forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are contained principally in the sections entitled Description of Business, Risk Factors, and Managements Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future
results, performances or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the factors described in the section captioned Risk Factors above. In some
cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as anticipates, believes, could, estimates, expects, intends, may, plans,
potential, predicts, projects, should, would and similar expressions intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to
future events and are based on assumptions and subject to risks and uncertainties. Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.
Also, forward-looking statements represent our estimates and assumptions only as of the date of this report. You should read this registration statement and the documents that we reference and filed as exhibits to the registration statement
completely and with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect. Except as required by law, we assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements publicly, or to update the reasons
actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future.
Use of Certain Defined Terms
Except where the context otherwise requires and for the purposes of this report only:
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Highland Ridge, Inc., the Company, we, us, and our refer to the combined business of Highland Ridge, Inc. and its direct and indirect subsidiaries, TEC Technology Limited, or
TEC, a Hong Kong limited company, and its wholly owned subsidiary, Anhui TEC Tower Co., Ltd., or TEC Tower, a PRC limited Company, and TEC Towers wholly owned subsidiary, Zheijiang TEC Tower Co., Ltd. , or
ZTEC, as the case may be;
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Hong Kong refers to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the Peoples Republic of China;
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Exchange Act means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended;
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PRC, China, and Chinese, refer to the Peoples Republic of China;
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Renminbi and RMB refer to the legal currency of China;
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Securities Act are to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended; and
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U.S. dollars, dollars and $ refer to the legal currency of the United States.
In this current report we are relying on and we refer to information and statistics regarding the electric transmission and wireless communication industries and economy in China. We have obtained this information from publicly available government
and institute research publications such as 2009 Electric Equipment Industry Investment Strategy by SWS and Service Providers CAPEX Scale Forecast and Trend Analysis by Huatai United Securities.
This information is publicly available for free and has not been specifically prepared for us for use or incorporation in this current report on Form 8-K or otherwise. We have not independently verified such information, and you should not unduly
rely upon it.
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ENTRY INTO A MATERIAL DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT |
On May 4, 2010, we entered into a share exchange agreement, or the Share Exchange Agreement, with TEC, a Hong Kong limited company, and its sole shareholder, Mr. Hua Peng Phillip Wong, pursuant to which we acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding
capital stock of TEC in exchange for 19,194,421 shares of our common stock, par value $0.001, which constituted 63.6% of our issued and outstanding capital stock on a fully-diluted basis as of and immediately after the consummation of the
transactions contemplated by the Share Exchange Agreement. TEC is a holding company for two PRC based operating subsidiaries which are engaged in the design, production and sale of transmission towers for telecommunications service providers and
electric utilities. Immediately following closing of the reverse acquisition of TEC, Mr. Wong transferred 1,397,049 of the shares issued to him under the share exchange to certain persons who provided prior services to TEC and its subsidiaries,
pursuant to a side letter agreement among Mr. Wong and such service providers, dated May 4, 2010. As a result of this share transfer, Mr. Wong now holds 17,797,372 shares of our common stock constituting 58.9% of our issued and outstanding capital
stock on a fully-diluted basis.
The foregoing description of the terms of the Share Exchange Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the provisions of the agreement filed as Exhibit 2.1 to this report, which are incorporated by reference herein.
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COMPLETION OF ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF ASSETS |
On May 4, 2010, we completed the acquisition of TEC pursuant to the Share Exchange Agreement described in Item 1.01 above. The acquisition was accounted for as a recapitalization effected by a share exchange, wherein TEC is considered the
acquirer for accounting and financial reporting purposes. The assets and liabilities of the acquired entity have been brought forward at their book value and no goodwill has been recognized.
FORM 10 DISCLOSURE
As disclosed elsewhere in this report, on May 4, 2010, we acquired TEC in a reverse acquisition transaction. Item 2.01(f) of Form 8-K states that if the registrant was a shell company, as we were immediately before the reverse acquisition
transaction disclosed under Item 2.01, then the registrant must disclose the information that would be required if the registrant were filing a general form for registration of securities on Form 10.
Accordingly, we are providing below the information that would be included in a Form 10 if we were to file a Form 10. Please note that the information provided below relates to the combined enterprises after the acquisition of TEC, except that
information relating to periods prior to the date of the reverse acquisition only relate to TEC Technology Limited unless otherwise specifically indicated.
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DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Business Overview
We are primarily engaged, through our indirect Chinese subsidiary, in the design, production and sale of transmission towers and related products used in high voltage electric power transmission and wireless communications. Our electric transmission
towers currently support 35kv, 110kv, 220kv, and 500kv transmission lines and we plan to build towers that support Ultra High Voltage (UHV) tower lines of 750+kv DC or 1000+kv AC transmission lines. Our wireless communication towers include
single-tube towers, 4-strut towers and roof top towers for the 2G, 3G, and microwave market. We plan to expand our business in the near future to enter the communication base station market and to offer tower installation and maintenance services.
Our towers are primarily made of steel, but some contain aluminum or other alloy materials.
We generate revenues from the sale of our tower products to our customers who are typically large general contractors on transmission tower construction projects for electric utility companies and telecommunication service providers. Our revenues
increased from $8.3 million in fiscal year 2008 to $22.4 million in fiscal year 2009, representing a compounded growth rate of approximately 169%.
Our company headquarters is located in Anhui Province in southeastern China and our domestic sales network is operated from our branch office in the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone.
Our Corporate History and Background
We were originally organized under the laws of the State of Florida, on July 22, 1988, under the name Sea Green, Inc. On June 3, 1998, we changed our name to Americom Networks Corp. and on July 10, 1998, we changed our name to Americom Networks
International, Inc. From our inception until we ceased active business operations in May 1999, we engaged in various business endeavors and pursued several lines of business including the development and marketing of telecommunications systems to
high-volume users for use or resale. On February 6, 2008, we effected a redomestication from Florida to Delaware, pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Americom Networks International, Inc., or Americom, a Delaware corporation and our
wholly-owned subsidiary, whereby we merged with and into Americom, with Americom being the surviving entity. The merger became effective on February 6, 2008 and we became a Delaware corporation. On August 15, 2008, we changed our name to Highland
Ridge, Inc. and our primary business became the search for a potential merger candidate or a business to acquire. As a result of the share exchange transaction discussed below, we are now engaged in the design, production and sale of transmission
and related products used in high voltage electric transmission and wireless communications.
On January 13, 2010, we entered into and closed a share purchase agreement with Michael Anthony, our CEO at the time, and certain accredited purchasers signatory thereto, pursuant to which, we sold an aggregate of 10,880,000 shares of our common
stock to the purchasers for a total of $225,000. In connection with the closing of the share purchase agreement, Mr. Anthony resigned from all positions in the Company held by him and Ms. Jiao was appointed as our President, Chief Executive
Officer, Treasurer and Secretary effective immediately. Mr. Anthony also resigned as the sole director of the Company and Ms. Jiao was appointed as the sole director and Chair of the Board of Directors effective ten (10) days following the filing
and mailing of the Schedule 14f-1 which we filed on January 13, 2010.
Simultaneously with the closing of the share purchase agreement, we re-purchased 10,880,000 common shares from Corporate Services International Profit Sharing and Century Capital Partners, LLC, which are both beneficially
owned by Mr. Anthony, for an aggregate purchase price of $225,000, as contemplated by a repurchase agreement, dated January 13, 2010, by and among the Company, Corporate Services International Profit Sharing and Century Capital Partners, LLC.
Immediately following the closing of the share purchase agreement and the repurchase agreement, the purchasers under the share purchase agreement held 99% of our common stock resulting in a change in control of the Company.
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Reverse Acquisition of TEC
On May 4, 2010, we entered into and closed a share exchange agreement, or the Share Exchange Agreement, with TEC, a Hong Kong limited company, and its sole shareholder, Mr. Hua Peng Phillip Wong, pursuant to which we acquired 100% of the issued and
outstanding capital stock of TEC in exchange for 19,194,421 shares of our common stock, par value $0.001, which constituted 63.6% of our issued and outstanding capital stock on a fully-diluted basis as of and immediately after the consummation
of the transactions contemplated by the Share Exchange Agreement., which effected a reverse acquisition of TEC. Immediately following closing of the reverse acquisition of TEC, Mr. Wong transferred 1,397,049 of the shares issued to him under the
share exchange to certain persons who provided prior services to TEC and its subsidiaries, pursuant to a side letter agreement among Mr. Wong and such service providers, dated May 4, 2010. As a result of this share transfer, Mr. Wong now holds
17,797,372 shares of our common stock constituting 58.9% of our issued and outstanding capital stock on a fully-diluted basis.
Upon the closing of the reverse acquisition on May 4, 2010, Ms. Jiaojiao Jiao, our sole director and officer, resigned from all offices of the Company that she held. On May 4, 2010, Ms. Jiao also resigned as the sole director of the Company,
effective ten (10) days following the filing and mailing of an information statement on
Schedule 14f-1, and Mr. Chun Lu, was appointed as Director and Chair of our Board of Directors, effective immediately. Also upon the closing of the reverse
acquisition, our board of directors increased its size to 3 members and appointed Mr. Xiaoxiang Liu and Mr. Wei Zhang to fill the vacancies created by such increase, effective as of the effective date of Ms. Jiaos resignation. In addition, our
board of directors appointed Mr. Lu to serve as our Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Yuhua Yang to serve as our Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary, Mr. Baojia He to serve as our Chief Technology Officer, Mr. Jianming Wang to serve as our
Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Xiaoxiang Liu to serve as our Chief Administrative Officer and Mr. Debin Chen to serve as our Vice President of Sales and Marketing, effective immediately at the closing of the reverse acquisition.
Prior to May 4, 2010, TEC was a private corporation incorporated on November 11, 2009, in Hong Kong. It was principally established to serve as an investment holding company and its operations are carried out in Hong Kong. On February 22, 2010, TEC
acquired TEC Tower, a PRC limited liability company, and its PRC subsidiary, ZTEC, pursuant to an equity transfer agreement between Chun Lu, TEC Towers sole shareholder, and TEC, pursuant to which, Mr. Lu transferred 100% of the equity
interest in TEC Tower to TEC. The transfer was approved by the Department of Commerce of Anhui Province on March 2, 2010.
TEC Tower was established in the PRC on April 19, 2006, for the manufacture, sale and installation of communications and power steel towers, and the manufacture and sale of communications products. On March 10, 2010, in connection with its
acquisition by TEC, TEC Tower was recognized by the Department of Commerce of Anhui Province as a foreign-invested enterprise. ZTEC was established on December 7, 2009, by a 90% contribution from TEC Tower and a 10% contribution from Yiping Zhu, a
PRC individual, for the sale and installation of communications steel towers, and communication construction projects. As a result, ZTEC is our 90% majority owned indirect PRC subsidiary. ZTECs production facility is still under construction
and is expected to commence operations by the end of fiscal year 2010.
We plan to change our name to TEC Technology, Inc. to more accurately reflect our new business operations.
For accounting purposes, the acquisition of TEC Tower was accounted for under the acquisition method with TEC as the holding company of both companies for legal purposes. Accordingly, our financial statements have been prepared on a consolidated
basis for the periods presented. The share exchange transaction with TEC Technology Limited was treated as a reverse acquisition, with TEC as the accounting acquirer and TEC Technology Limited as the acquired party. Unless the context suggests
otherwise, when we refer in this report to business and financial information for periods prior to the consummation of the reverse acquisition, we are referring to the business and financial information of TEC and its consolidated subsidiary.
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Our common stock is quoted on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board maintained by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority under the symbol HGHN and the CUSIP number for our common stock is 430744102.
Our Corporate Structure
All of our business operations are conducted through our Chinese operating subsidiaries, TEC Tower and its subsidiary, ZTEC. The chart below presents our corporate structure as of May 4, 2010:
Our principal executive offices are located at Xinqiao Industrial Park, Jingde County, Anhui Province, 242600, Peoples Republic of China, and our Shenzhen branch office is located at Modern International Building 1408, Futian District,
Shenzhen, Peoples Republic of China. The telephone number at our principal executive office is (+86 563) 8023488.
Our Industry and Principal Market
Our tower products are primarily used in the electric transmission and wireless communication industries in China and emerging overseas markets.
China invests heavily in the electric transmission industry, and expects to continue doing so in the next 5-7 years. During Chinas 11th 5-Year Plan, investment in electric transmission totaled over $100 billion, with about 25%
of it spent on towers and related products and services. China has two large electric transmission utility companies, the State Grid Corporation of China, or State Grid, and China Southern Power Grid, or Southern Grid. State Grid and Southern Grid
provide primarily long distance high voltage transmission services, and projects are organized and developed on a provincial basis. In addition, there are dozens of provincial level grid companies that supply regional and local grids.
Chinas mobile communication has grown considerably in the past decade, in particular since 2008, when 3G licenses were issued to China Mobile, China Unicom, and China Telecom. As of September 2009, it is estimated that there are over 700
million mobile phone users in China, and that telecommunications service providers plan to invest over $60 billion in the next five years on infrastructure in China, with the bulk of this amount going to the towers and base station
development.
The overseas market for electric transmission products and services is also growing at a rapid pace. Annual investments in the Middle East, Africa, and South America total over $15 billion a year with annual growth rate over 10%. In the overseas
developing markets, wireless communication investment is also growing. For example, from 2008 to 2010,
Africa expects to invest USD$3.2 billion in mobile communication infrastructure per year. We have a strong presence in India and Southeast Asia, where we currently partner with main contractors such as Huawei and ZTE to earn business in these
overseas markets. However, we have independently established overseas sales centers in Africa to directly take on this fast growing market.
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Our Growth Strategy
We believe that Chinas highly fragmented electric transmission and wireless communications industry and rapidly growing market provide us with significant growth opportunities. We intend to pursue the following strategies to achieve our goal:
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Expand our domestic market share in the current core tower business by further developing our sales channels and marketing efforts in industry trade publications.
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Aggressively pursue sales in developing overseas markets in Africa, the Middle East, South Asia and South America.
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Enter into the communication base station business which involves tower design, air conditioning, peripheral equipment, installation and after-sale services.
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Enter into the electric transmission systems market which involves tower site surveying, peripheral equipment installation and after-sale services.
Our Products
Our electric transmission and wireless communications product lines include angle steel towers, steel pipe towers and transmission cable towers, constructed primarily of steel, aluminum or other alloy materials.
Electric Transmission Towers
Our electric transmission towers currently support 35kv, 110kv, and 220kv, and we have recently obtained certifications to produce towers for the 500kv electric transmission lines. We plan to develop towers that support Ultra High Voltage (UHV)
tower lines of 750+kv DC or 1000+kv AC transmission lines as the market evolves beyond testing phases.
Wireless Communications Towers
Our wireless communications towers include single-tube towers, 4-strut towers and roof top towers for the 2G, 3G, and microwave market.
We are also in the early stages of developing expertise to produce wireless communication base stations, which typically include towers, air conditioning units, transformers, equipment procurement, power connection, site survey, installation, and
after-sales services. Once we are able to develop this full product and service offering, we plan to expand our business by offering services to customers under separate tower maintenance contracts. Profit margins from base station contracts are typically higher than margins from product sales,
however, to be fully engaged in the base station business we will have to
develop or acquire additional capabilities in terms of design, procurement, and
services.
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In the future we expect to expand our business to offer tower
installation and maintenance services.
Supplier Relationships
The major raw materials for our tower products are angle iron,
plate, steel beams, bolts and welding wire. We acquire our primary raw materials
from a variety of sources. We have some long-term steel purchase contracts in
order to reduce the negative effects of steel price fluctuation, but we also
have some short-term contracts or make one-time purchases to take advantage of
favorable pricing. Our primary suppliers are Nanjing Feike Steel Ltd. and Taian
Guihe Material Supply Ltd., whose purchases accounted for approximately 23.8%
and 7.9% respectively of our expenses for the year ended December 31, 2009.
Our Customers and Marketing Efforts
Our direct customers typically are specialized construction
companies which serve as a prime contractor and builder on transmission projects
constructed for our ultimate end customers, electric utility companies and
telecommunication service providers. We usually obtain our customers by
succeeding in a competitive bidding process where subcontracts are awarded to
companies, like us, which submit the most favorable bids on a transmission
project. We have found that a successful bid is usually predicated on a variety
of factors including pricing, terms of delivery, product design and quality,
industry experience and reputation and time to delivery, among other factors.
Based on revenue generated during the past 12 months, our top
customers are ZTE Corporation, Chongqing Jiangjin Electric Line Appliance Co.,
Ltd. and Shanxi Jinneng International Trading & Engineering Co., Ltd. Based
on success in a competitive bidding environment, we completed one project for
each of these customers. During fiscal year 2008, no single customer accounted
for more than 20% of our revenues; however, during the year ended December 31,
2009, our commercial arrangements with ZTE (Shenzhen) Kangxun Telecom Col, Ltd.
accounted for approximately 32.5% of our revenue.
The electric utility companies and telecommunication companies
that use our tower products in their transmission facility are mainly located in
Shanxi Province and the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region in northern China, and
in Guangdong Province in heavily populated southern China, and include ZTE Corp,
the State Grid Corp of China, the China Southern Grid, Huawei Technologies Co.
Ltd. and Reliance Communications.
We have also made efforts in some overseas market where our
products have developed positive brand recognition and we are one of only a few
PRC-based electric transmission tower companies selling products abroad. In
India and Southeast Asia, we currently partner with large contractors such as
Huawei and ZTE to perform contracts in these markets, and in Africa, we have
independently established sales centers to directly take on this fast growing
market.
We generally seek to obtain certifications from main
contractors in these overseas markets and then bid on their particular projects.
We currently hold certifications from Huawei, ZTE, Nokia Ericsson, and Reliance,
which allow us to bid as subcontractors on their projects. The table below is a
representation of our overseas projects:
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India |
We manufactured and delivered
691 nos. of 403B steel tower with India Reliance Telecom Company in 2008
and expect to conduct more direct sales in India. |
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Southeast Asia |
In 2009 we supplied transmission products to
Multi-Link Engineering of Malaysia for transmission projects in Papua New
Guinea. The company plans to conduct more direct sales in Southeast Asia
in the future. |
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Africa |
We have performed on contracts
for steel tower manufacturing and machining in Africa, cooperating with
Huawei Company for sale to Zambia, Tanzania and Uganda. We have also
supplied $7.3 million of tower equipment to ZTE Corp for 2G/3G
infrastructure development in Ethiopia. We plan to extend our sales network to South Africa.
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Hong Kong |
We have cooperated with OMAX GLOBAL in Hong
Kong in the production of communication towers in Hong Kong.
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When we successfully bid on a transmission project and secure a
sub-contract for the purchase of our tower products, we are expected to promptly
deliver to the prime contractor and/or end-customer, an acceptable tower design
plan, as well as a supply and construction schedule, usually ranging from one to
six months. During this time, we assemble and procure the raw materials that are
needed in the tower manufacturing process from our raw material inventory and,
occasionally, by special order from third party vendors. The steel used in our
towers must be galvanized prior to the preparation of each piece for the tower
parts so we usually outsource this process to specialized galvanization
companies. Upon completing the components, we then test-assemble a percentage of
the towers ordered. If the pieces connect according the specifications, we then
load the components onto trucks or trains and ship them to the customers
installation site. We plan to expand our business to offer the installation and
service of our towers with end users.
Competition
Competition in the domestic electric transmission products and
service market is based primarily on acquired certifications, pricing, delivery
scheduling, and previous engagement experiences, but we believe that no single
company in China holds more than a 3% market share. Competition in the domestic
and international wireless communication market is based primarily on
subcontracting from large equipment providers, such as Huawei and Nokia
Ericsson.
Our primary competition comes from domestic companies such as
Meteno Communication Technologies, Qixing Tower and Nanjing Daji Towers.
Additional competition comes from large international companies such as Valmont
Industries, Inc. (NYSE:VMI) that are both larger than us in terms of
assets and sales volume. Meteno works solely with wireless communication towers
and Qixing participates in the wireless communication market. Some of our
international competitors are larger than we are and possess greater name
recognition, assets, personnel, sales, and financial resources. However, these
competitors generally have higher prices for their products, and most of them do
not have distribution networks in China that are as developed as ours.
We believe that the quality of our product and service
offerings and our relatively low labor costs enable us to compete favorably in
the market for electric and wireless transmission towers and distinguish us from
many of our competitors, especially our international competitors. Although we
generally win contracts by our delivery schedule and reputation in the market,
our pricing is competitive. Our focus on quality and service allows us to bid
for most projects, but through a lack of sufficient working capital, we
sometimes elect to abstain from bidding during the third and fourth quarters
which are generally busier. We also sometimes work with Qixing and Daji on
larger projects where they serve as the primary contractor.
Research and Development
Our research and development activities focus on developing new
products. We currently have 20 employees dedicated to research and development
and over 50 key manufacturing technical experts. We expect to engage in
continuous research and development, to enhance our product and service
offerings in our core areas of focus. In addition, we plan to expand our
research and development team to support our planned entry into the
communication base station and electric system market.
Intellectual Property
We currently hold exclusive licenses for five patents, three of
which are licensed from Anhui University of Technology and Science and the other
two from the Hangzhou Tianye Communication Equipment Co., Ltd. The table
below summarizes our exclusive licenses:
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Description |
Licensor |
Scope |
Term |
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valve spring disassembly device |
Anhui University of Technology
and Science |
Exclusive license for five (5)
years (as of June 17, |
10 years |
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mechanical lift |
Anhui University of Technology and Science |
2009) Exclusive license for five (5) years (as
of June 17, 2009) |
10 years |
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U-shape bolt disassembly device |
Anhui University of Technology and Science |
Exclusive license for five (5) years (as of May
27, 2009) |
10 years |
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main distribution frame test scheduling module |
Hangzhou Tianye Communication Equipment Co.,
Ltd |
Exclusive license for five (5) years (as of
April 2, 2008) |
10 years |
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security unit of main distribution frame |
Hangzhou Tianye Communication Equipment Co.,
Ltd |
Exclusive license for five (5) years (as of
December 6, 2008) |
10 years |
We expect to renew our licenses as they expire. We also own our
domain name, tectower.com, which has been registered since August 14,
2007.
Regulation
Because our primary operating subsidiaries are located in
China, we are regulated by Chinas national and local laws, including those
related to property ownership, environmental protection, foreign currency and
taxation outlined in more detail below. We believe that we are in material
compliance with all registrations and requirements for the issuance and
maintenance of all licenses required by the governing bodies, and that all
license fees and filings are current.
Environmental Matters
As a producer of steel products in China, we are subject to
various governmental regulations related to environmental protection. Our
manufacturing facilities are subject to various pollution control regulations
with respect to noise, water and air pollution and the disposal of waste and
hazardous materials, including, Chinas Environmental Protection Law, Chinas
Law on the Prevention and Control of Water Pollution and its implementing rules,
Chinas Law on the Prevention and Control of Air Pollution and its implementing
rules, Chinas Law on the Prevention and Control of Solid Waste Pollution, and
Chinas Law on the Prevention and Control of Noise Pollution. We are subject to
periodic inspections by local environmental protection authorities. Our
operating subsidiary has received certifications from the relevant PRC
government agencies in charge of environmental protection indicating that their
business operations are in material compliance with the relevant PRC
environmental laws and regulations. We are not currently subject to any pending
actions alleging any violations of applicable PRC environmental laws.
Foreign Currency Exchange
The principal regulation governing foreign currency exchange in
China is the Foreign Currency Administration Rules (1996), as amended (2008).
Under these Rules, RMB is freely convertible for current account items, such as
trade and service-related foreign exchange transactions, but not for capital
account items, such as direct investment, loan or investment in securities
outside China unless the prior approval of, and/or registration with, the State
Administration of Foreign Exchange of the Peoples Republic of China, or SAFE,
or its local counterparts (as the case may be) is obtained.
Pursuant to the Foreign Currency Administration Rules, foreign
invested enterprises, or FIEs, in China may purchase foreign currency without
the approval of SAFE for trade and service-related foreign exchange transactions
by providing commercial documents evidencing these transactions. They may also
retain foreign exchange (subject to a cap approved by SAFE) to satisfy foreign
exchange liabilities or to pay dividends. In addition, if a foreign company
acquires a company in China, the acquired company will also become an FIE.
However, the relevant PRC government authorities may limit or eliminate the
ability of FIEs to purchase and retain foreign currencies in the
future. In addition, foreign exchange transactions for direct investment, loan and investment in securities outside China are still subject to limitations and require approvals from, and/or registration with, SAFE.
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Regulation of Income Taxes
On March 16, 2007, the National Peoples Congress, the Chinese legislature, passed the new Enterprise Income Tax Law, or New EIT Law, which became effective on January 1, 2008. The New EIT Law applies a unified enterprise income tax, or EIT,
rate at 25% to both FIEs and domestic invested enterprises. According to a grandfathering provision of the Notice on Transitional Preferential Policies of Enterprise Income Tax published by the State Council, enterprises that are subject to an EIT
rate below 25% may continue to enjoy such lower rate which will be gradually transitioned to the new EIT rate within five years of the effective date of the New EIT Law, and enterprises that are currently entitled to exemptions from, or reductions
in, applicable EIT for a fixed term may continue to enjoy such treatment until the fixed term expires.
Under the New EIT Law, companies designated as High- and New-Technology Enterprises may enjoy a reduced national enterprise income tax of 15%. Administrative Measures for Assessment of High-New Tech Enterprises, or Measures, and Catalogue of
High/New Tech Domains Strongly Supported by the State, or Catalogue (2008), jointly issued by the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Ministry of Finance and State Administration of Taxation set forth general guidelines regarding criteria as
well as application procedures for qualification as a High- and New-Tech Enterprise under the New EIT Law. We plan to apply for High- and New-Technology Enterprise designation for TEC Technology. However, there can be no assurance that TEC
Technology will qualify as a High- and New-Technology Enterprise.
Dividend Distribution
The principal regulations governing distribution of dividends of wholly foreign-owned companies include:
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The Wholly Foreign-owned Enterprise Law (1986), as amended in October 2000;
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Implementation Rules under the Wholly Foreign-owned Enterprise Law (1990), as amended in 2001;
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Company Law of the PRC (2005); and
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Enterprise Income Tax Law and its Implementation Rules (2007).
Under these regulations, wholly foreign-owned enterprises in China may pay dividends only out of their accumulated profits, if any, determined in accordance with PRC accounting standards and regulations. In addition, wholly foreign-owned enterprises
in China are required to set aside at least 10% of their respective accumulated profits each year, if any, to fund certain reserve funds, unless such reserve funds have reached 50% of their respective registered capital. These reserves are not
distributable as cash dividends.
Under the New EIT Law, dividends, interests, rent, royalties and gains on transfers of property payable by a FIE in the PRC to its foreign investor who is a non-resident enterprise will be subject to a 10% withholding tax, unless such non-resident
enterprises jurisdiction of incorporation has a tax treaty with the PRC that provides for a reduced rate of withholding tax.
Under the New EIT Law, an enterprise established outside the PRC with its de facto management body within the PRC is considered a resident enterprise and will be subject to the enterprise income tax at the rate of 25% on its worldwide
income. The implementing rules of the New EIT Law define de facto management as substantial and overall management and control over the production and operations, personnel, accounting, and properties of the enterprise. For detailed
discussion of PRC tax issues related to resident enterprise status, see Risk Factors Under the New EIT Law, we may be classified as a resident enterprise of China. Such classification will likely result in unfavorable tax
consequences to us and our non-PRC stockholders.
Moreover, under the New EIT Law, foreign shareholders of an entity that is classified as a PRC resident enterprise may be subject to a 10% withholding tax upon dividends payable by such entity, unless the jurisdiction of incorporation of the foreign shareholder of such entity has a
tax treaty with the PRC that provides for a reduced rate of withholding tax, and
gains realized on the sale or other disposition of shares, if such income is
sourced from within the PRC.
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Land Use Rights
There is no private ownership of land in China and all land
ownership is held by the government of the PRC, its agencies and collectives.
Land use rights can be obtained from the government for a period of up to 50
years, and are typically renewable. Land use rights can be transferred upon
approval by the land administrative authorities of the PRC (State Land
Administration Bureau) upon payment of the required land transfer fee. We have
received the necessary land use right certificates for the properties described
under the Our Facilities heading in this report.
Our Facilities
The Company has the following PRC land use rights to three
parcels of land:
|
Address/Locality
|
Land Certificate No.
|
Area(M2) |
Usage |
Construction Area (M2) |
Acquisition Method |
Expiry Date of Use Right |
|
Xinqiao Industrial Park
Jingde County,
Anhui Province,
242600
Peoples Republic of China
|
Jing Guo Yong (2006) No. 0141
|
44,038
|
Industrial
|
11,543.18 |
Transfer
|
April 27, 2056
|
|
Xinqiao Industrial Park
Jingde County,
Anhui Province, 242600
Peoples Republic of China |
Jing Guo Yong (2008) No. 0536 |
66,696 |
Industrial |
Under construction |
Transfer |
December 29,
2058 |
|
Xinqiao Industrial Park
Jingde County,
Anhui Province,
242600
Peoples Republic of China
|
Jing Guo Yong (2008) No. 0537
|
66,677
|
Industrial
|
Under construction |
Transfer
|
December 29, 2058
|
The land use right covered by Land Certificate No. Land Jing
Guo Yong (2006) No. 0141 has been mortgaged as a part of our RMB 6,300,000
revolving line of credit
from the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Longshou Sub-branch, Xuancheng
Branch, that expires on October 7, 2011.
Our principal executive offices and base of operations are
located in southeastern China in Anhui Province. The Company owns the following
real estate property and owns the estate ownership certificates as follows:
|
Certificate No. |
Address/Locality
|
Structure |
Floor |
Usage |
Area(M2) |
|
Fang Di Quan Jing Fang
Zi No. 000489
|
Xinqiao Industrial
Park,
Jingyang Township,
Anhui
Province, PRC |
Complex
|
One |
Office, residence and others
|
1,255.29
|
|
Fang Di Quan Jing Fang
Zi
No. 04122 |
Xinqiao Industrial Park,
Jingyang Township,
Anhui Province,
PRC
|
Steel frame |
One |
Factory |
10,287.89 |
We also use 2,400 square feet of office space, for our Shenzhen
Branch Office, leased for and on behalf of the Company by Mr. Debin Chen, our
Vice President of Marketing and Sales, pursuant to a lease agreement, dated August 31, 2009, between Mr. Chen and Mr. Jie Ding. Under the
lease agreement, Mr. Chen is obligated to pay a monthly sum of RMB 22,000
(approximately $3,221), which the Company reimburses to him. The lease agreement
expires on August 31, 2010 and Mr. Chen has the option to renew the lease 30
days prior to the lease expiration date. We intend to renew the lease at that
time in TEC Towers name. We believe that all leased space is in good condition
and that the property is adequately insured by the owner.
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Employees
As of May 4, 2010, we employed a total of 400 employees. The
following table sets forth the number of our employees by function.
| Function |
|
Number Of Employees |
|
| Sales and Marketing Department |
|
50 |
|
| Research and Development Department |
|
70 |
|
| Management, Financial, and
Administrative Office |
|
30 |
|
| Production |
|
250 |
|
| Total |
|
400 |
|
Approximately 325 of our employees are located in our executive
offices in Anhui, 25 employees are located in Shenzhen, and the rest of our
employees are located in various branches throughout China and abroad.
Our employees in China participate in a state pension plan
organized by Chinese municipal and provincial governments. We are required to
contribute monthly to the plan at the rate of 23% of the average monthly salary.
In addition, we are required by Chinese law to cover employees in China with
various types of social insurance. We believe that we are in material compliance
with the relevant PRC laws.
Insurance
We do not have any business liability, interruption or
litigation insurance coverage for our operations in China. Insurance companies
in China offer limited business insurance products. While business interruption
insurance is available to a limited extent in China, we have determined that the
risks of interruption, cost of such insurance and the difficulties associated
with acquiring such insurance on commercially reasonable terms make it
impractical for us to have such insurance. Therefore, we are subject to business
and product liability exposure. See Risk Factors Risks Related to Our
Business We have limited business insurance coverage in China.
RISK FACTORS
An investment in our common stock involves a high degree of
risk. You should carefully consider the risks described below, together with all
of the other information included in this report, before making an investment
decision. If any of the following risks actually occurs, our business, financial
condition or results of operations could suffer. In that case, the trading price
of our common stock could decline, and you may lose all or part of your
investment. You should read the section entitled Special Notes Regarding
Forward-Looking Statements above for a discussion of what types of statements
are forward-looking statements, as well as the significance of such statements
in the context of this report.
RISKS RELATED TO OUR BUSINESS
Our products often are subject to customer testing,
inspection and approval.
We frequently supply our tower design services and tower
products to prime contractors under subcontractor agreements which incorporate
terms of the prime contract and often include the testing, inspection and
approval requirements that are a precondition of payment to us by the prime
contractor and/or the end-customer. Although we endeavor to satisfy the
requirements of each of these contracts to which we are a party, no assurance
can be given that the necessary approval of our products and services will be
granted on a timely basis or at all, and that we will receive any payments due
to us. In some cases, we may be dependent on subcontractors to complete other
portions of these projects which may also delay payments to us. Any failure to obtain these approvals and payments may have a material adverse effect on our business and future financial performance
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In order to grow at the pace expected by management, we will require additional capital to support our long-term growth strategies. If we are unable to obtain additional capital in future years, we may be unable to proceed with our plans and
we may be forced to curtail our operations.
Our working capital requirements and the cash flow provided by future operating activities, if any, will vary greatly from quarter to quarter, depending on the volume of business during the period and payment terms with our customers. We will
require additional working capital to support our long-term growth strategies, which includes identifying suitable targets for horizontal or vertical mergers or acquisitions so as to enhance the overall productivity and benefit from economies of
scale. However, due to the uncertainty arising out of domestic and global economic conditions and the ongoing tightening of domestic credit markets, we may not be able to generate adequate cash flows or obtain adequate levels of additional
financing, whether through equity financing, debt financing or other sources. Even if we are able to get additional financing, it might not be on terms that are favorable to the Company. Furthermore, additional financings could result in significant
dilution to our earnings per share or the issuance of securities with rights superior to our current outstanding securities, including registration rights. If we are unable to raise additional financing, we may be unable to implement our long-term
growth strategies, develop or enhance our products and services, take advantage of future opportunities or respond to competitive pressures on a timely basis, if at all. In addition, a lack of additional financing could force us to substantially
curtail operations.
Our business could be adversely affected by reduced levels of cash, whether from operations or from borrowings.
Historically, our principal sources of funds have been cash flows from operations and borrowings from banks and other institutions. Our commercial
short term bank loans totaled $12,733,709 as of December 31,
2009. Our operating and financial performance may generate less cash and result in our failing to comply with our credit agreement covenants. We were in compliance with these covenants in 2009, however, our ability to remain compliant in the future
will depend on our future financial performance and may be affected by events beyond our control. There can be no assurance that we will generate sufficient earnings and cash flow to remain in compliance with the credit agreement, or that we will be
able to obtain future amendments to the credit agreement to avoid a default. In the event of a default, there can be no assurance that we could negotiate a new credit agreement or that we could obtain a new credit agreement with satisfactory terms
and conditions within a reasonable time period.
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| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Loan from Industrial and Commercial Bank,
Jingdeyuan Branch, PRC |
$ |
4,041,585 |
|
$ |
1,907,100 |
|
|
Interest rate 7.47% per annum with personal guarantee of
Messrs. LuChun and ZhuYiPing |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| JingdeTransport Bureau, PRC |
|
- |
|
|
293,400 |
|
| Anhui Xuancheng Jingde Poyang Axle Automation Co Ltd
|
|
- |
|
|
36,675 |
|
| Huishang Bank, Hefei branch, PRC |
|
2,200,500 |
|
|
- |
|
| China Merchant Bank, Heifei branch, PRC |
|
1,173,600 |
|
|
- |
|
| China Everbright Bank, Heifei
branch, PRC |
|
4,401,000 |
|
|
- |
|
|
Interest rate
5.31% per annum with corporate and personal guarantees of Zhongrung Trust Investment Co Ltd and Messrs. LuChun and ZhuYiPingGuarantee |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Huishang Bank, Xuancheng branch, PRC
|
|
682,304 |
|
|
- |
|
| The Economic Standing Committee of Jingde, PRC |
|
234,720 |
|
|
- |
|
| Anhui Xuancheng Jingde Village Credit Union
|
|
- |
|
|
264,060 |
|
| |
$ |
12,733,709 |
|
$ |
2,501,235 |
|
Our business and operations will suffer if prime
contractors or end- customers prove to be not creditworthy.
In our industry, companies such as ours, that are
subcontractors on large transmission construction projects, are often subject to
the terms of a prime contract, including payment terms. We sometimes do not
receive full payment on a project until the prime contractor is paid by the
end-customer. Consequently, we extend credit to some of our customers while
generally requiring no collateral. Generally, our customers pay in installments,
with a portion of the payment upfront, a portion of the payment upon receipt of
our products by our customers and before the installation, and a portion of the
payment after the installation of our products and upon satisfaction of our
customer. Sometimes, a small portion of the payment will not be paid until after
a certain period following the installation. We perform ongoing credit
evaluations of our customers financial condition and generally have no
difficulties in collecting our payments. However, if we encounter future
problems collecting amounts due from our clients or if we experience delays in
the collection of amounts due from our clients, our liquidity could be
negatively affected. In order to reduce collection risks, we have turned down
some opportunities that we believed carried unfavorable payment terms. Our
customers are primarily large enterprises with strong recurring cash flow. We
believe that we will be able to collect current amounts due from our
customers.
If our suppliers fail to perform their contractual
obligations, our ability to provide services and products to our customers, as
well as our ability to obtain future business, may be harmed.
Many of our products include parts and raw materials procured
from other companies upon which we rely to provide a portion of the products
that we provide to our customers. There is a risk that we may have disputes with
our suppliers, including disputes regarding the quality and timeliness of parts
and raw materials provided by these suppliers. A failure by one or more of our
suppliers to satisfy the agreed-upon contracts may materially and adversely
impact our ability to perform our obligations to our customers, could expose us
to liability and could have a material adverse effect on our ability to compete
for future contracts and orders.
Because steel is a key material in our business
operations, we are subject to the fluctuations in the steel and iron ore market
The primary raw material for our products is steel. Steels
prices have fluctuated greatly in recent years. We have taken measures to offset
the negative effect of price fluctuations through the futures market, and
entered into long-term supplier relationship with some steel producers at variable prices relative to the market price. However, we cannot predict the future trends of steel prices, and large swings in steel price might greatly affect our profitability.
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If we are unable to attract and retain senior management and qualified technical and sales personnel, our operations, financial condition and prospects will be materially adversely affected.
Our future success depends in part on the contributions of our management team and key technical and sales personnel and our ability to attract and retain qualified new personnel. In particular, our success depends on the continuing employment of
our CEO, Mr. Chun Lu; our Vice President of Marketing and Sales, Mr. Debin Chen; our Vice President of Research and Development, Mr. Baojia He; and our Vice President of Investor Relations, Mr. Kai Sun, Ph.D. There is significant competition
in our industry for qualified managerial, technical and sales personnel and we cannot assure you that we will be able to retain our key senior managerial, technical and sales personnel or that we will be able to attract, integrate and retain other
such personnel that we may require in the future. If we are unable to attract and retain key personnel in the future, our business, operations, financial condition, results of operations and prospects could be materially adversely affected.
Management's estimates and assumptions affect reported amounts of expenses and changes in those estimates could impact operating results.
We recognize export tax refund as assets for the expected future tax consequences of events which are included in the financial statements or tax returns. In assessing the whether tax refund assets are realizable, management makes certain
assumptions about whether the tax refunds assets will be realized. We expect the tax refund assets currently recorded to be fully realizable, however there can be no assurance that changes in government policies could lead to uncertainties in the
future.
In the event that adequate insurance is not available or our insurance is not deemed to cover a claim, we could face liability.
We maintain only state mandated social insurance for our employees. While business interruption insurance and other types of insurance are available to a limited extent in China, we have determined that the risks of interruption, cost of such
insurance and the difficulties associated with acquiring such insurance on commercially reasonable terms make it impractical for us to have such insurance. If we incur increased losses related to employee acts or omissions, or system failure, or if
we are unable to obtain adequate insurance coverage at reasonable rates, or if we are unable to receive reimbursements from insurance carriers, our financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.
Our quarterly operating results are likely to fluctuate, which may affect our stock price.
Our quarterly revenues, expenses, operating results and gross profit margins vary from quarter to quarter and could result in a decrease in the market price of our common stock. The reasons our quarterly results may fluctuate include:
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variations in profit margins attributable to product mix;
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changes in the general competitive and economic conditions;
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delays in, or uneven timing in the delivery of, customer orders; and
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the introduction of new products by us or our competitors.
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Period to period comparisons of our results should not be relied on as indications of future performance.
Future government regulations or other standards could have an adverse effect on our operations.
Our operations are subject to a variety of laws, regulations and licensing requirements of national and local authorities in the PRC. We are required to obtain licenses or permits from the PRC central government and from Anhui province, where we
operate, and to meet certain standards in the conduct of our business. The loss of such licenses, or the imposition of conditions to the granting or retention of such licenses, could have an adverse effect on us. In the event that these laws,
regulations and/or licensing requirements change, we may be required to modify our operations or to utilize resources to maintain compliance with such rules and regulations. In addition, new regulations may be enacted that could have an adverse
effect on us.
Our limited ability to protect our licensed intellectual property, and the possibility that this technology could inadvertently infringe technology owned by others, may adversely affect our ability to compete.
We currently hold exclusive licenses for five patents, three of which are licensed from Anhui University of Technology and Science and the other two from the Hangzhou Tianye Communication Equipment Co., Ltd. A successful challenge to the
ownership of this technology by third parties could materially damage our business prospects. Our competitors may assert that the technologies or products infringe on their patents or proprietary rights. We may be required to obtain from others
licenses that may not be available on commercially reasonable terms, if at all. Problems with intellectual property rights could increase the cost of our products or delay or preclude our new product development and commercialization. If
infringement claims against us or our licensors are deemed valid, we may not be able to obtain appropriate licenses on acceptable terms or at all. Litigation could be costly and time-consuming but may be necessary to protect our technology license
positions or to defend against infringement claims.
Environmental regulations impose substantial costs and limitations on our operations.
We are subject to various national and local environmental laws and regulations in China concerning issues such as air emissions, wastewater discharges, and solid waste management and disposal. These laws and regulations can restrict or limit our
operations and expose us to liability and penalties for non-compliance. While we believe that our facilities are in material compliance with all applicable environmental laws and regulations, the risks of substantial unanticipated costs and
liabilities related to compliance with these laws and regulations are an inherent part of our business. It is possible that future conditions may develop, arise or be discovered that create new environmental compliance or remediation liabilities and
costs. While we believe that we can comply with existing environmental legislation and regulatory requirements and that the costs of compliance have been included within budgeted cost estimates, compliance may prove to be more limiting and costly
than anticipated.
Our business and reputation as a provider of transmission and communication towers may be adversely affected by product defects or performance.
We believe that we offer high quality products that are reliable and competitively priced. If our products do not perform to specifications, we might be required to redesign or recall those products or pay substantial damages. Such an event could
result in significant expenses, disrupt sales and affect our reputation and that of our products. In addition, product defects could result in substantial product liability. We do not have product liability insurance. If we face significant
liability claims, our business, financial condition, and results of operations would be adversely affected.
RISKS RELATED TO OUR INDUSTRY
Our success relies on our managements ability to understand the electric transmission and wireless communication industries.
We target the rapidly evolving electric transmission and wireless communication markets for tower and related products and services. As such, it is critical that our management is able to understand industry trends and make
good strategic business decisions. If our management is unable to identify industry trends and act in response to such trends in a way that is beneficial to us, our business will suffer.
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If we are unable to respond to the rapid changes in our industries and changes in our customers requirements and preferences, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected.
If we are unable, for technological, legal, financial or other reasons, to adapt in a timely manner to changing market conditions or customer requirements, we could lose customers and market share. The electric transmission and wireless
communication industries are characterized by fairly rapid technological change. Changes in customer requirements and preferences, the frequent introduction of new products and services embodying new technologies and the emergence of new industry
standards and practices could render our existing products, services and systems obsolete. The nature of products and services in the electric transmission and wireless communication industries and their rapid evolution will require that we
continually improve the performance, features and reliability of our products and services. Our success will depend, in part, on our ability to:
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enhance our existing products and services;
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anticipate changing customer requirements by designing, developing, and launching new products and services that address the increasingly sophisticated and varied needs of our current and prospective customers; and
-
respond to technological advances and emerging industry standards and practices on a cost-effective and timely basis.
The development of additional products and services involves significant technological and business risks and requires substantial expenditures and lead time. If we fail to introduce products with new technologies and standards in a timely manner,
or adapt our products to these new technologies and standards, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected. We cannot assure you that even if we are able to introduce new products or adapt our products to
new technologies and standards that our products will gain acceptance among our customers. In addition, from time to time, we or our competitors may announce new products, product enhancements or technological innovations that have the potential to
replace or shorten the life cycles of our existing products and that may cause customers to refrain from purchasing our existing products, resulting in inventory obsolescence.
We may not be able to maintain or improve our competitive position in the electric transmission and wireless communication industries, and we expect this competition to continue to be intense.
Chinas electric transmission and wireless communication industries are large and established, though rapidly evolving. Our primary competition comes from domestic companies such as Meteno Communication Technologies, Qixing Tower, and Nanjing
Daji Towers. Additional competition comes from large international companies such as Valmont Industries, Inc. (NYSE:VMI). Some of our international competitors are larger than us and possess greater name recognition, assets, personnel, sales and
financial resources. These entities may be able to respond more quickly to changing market conditions by developing new products and services that meet customer requirements or are otherwise superior to our products and services and may be able to
more effectively market their products than we can because they have significantly greater financial, technical and marketing resources than we do. They may also be able to devote greater resources than we can to the development, promotion and sale
of their products. Increased competition could require us to reduce our prices, result in our receiving fewer customer orders, and result in our loss of market share. We cannot assure you that we will be able to distinguish ourselves in a
competitive market. To the extent that we are unable to successfully compete against existing and future competitors, our business, operating results and financial condition could be materially adversely affected.
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RISKS RELATED TO DOING BUSINESS IN CHINA
Changes in China's political or economic situation could harm us and our operating results.
Economic reforms adopted by the Chinese government have had a positive effect on the economic development of the country, but the government could change these economic reforms or any of the legal systems at any time. This could either benefit or
damage our operations and profitability. Some of the things that could have this effect are:
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Level of government involvement in the economy;
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Control of foreign exchange;
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Methods of allocating resources;
-
Balance of payments position;
-
International trade restrictions; and
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International conflict.
The Chinese economy differs from the economies of most countries belonging to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, or OECD, in many ways. For example, state-owned enterprises still constitute a large portion of the Chinese
economy and weak corporate governance and a lack of flexible currency exchange policy still prevail in China. As a result of these differences, we may not develop in the same way or at the same rate as might be expected if the Chinese economy was
similar to those of the OECD member countries.
Uncertainties with respect to the PRC legal system could limit the legal protections available to you and us.
We conduct substantially all of our business through our operating subsidiaries in the PRC. Our operating subsidiaries are generally subject to laws and regulations applicable to foreign investments in China and, in particular, laws applicable to
foreign-invested enterprises. The PRC legal system is based on written statutes, and prior court decisions may be cited for reference but have limited precedential value. Since 1979, a series of new PRC laws and regulations have significantly
enhanced the protections afforded to various forms of foreign investments in China. However, since the PRC legal system continues to evolve rapidly, the interpretations of many laws, regulations and rules are not always uniform and enforcement of
these laws, regulations and rules involve uncertainties, which may limit legal protections available to you and us. In addition, any litigation in China may be protracted and result in substantial costs and diversion of resources and management
attention. In addition, all of our executive officers and all of our directors are residents of China and not of the United States, and substantially all the assets of these persons are located outside the United States. As a result, it could be
difficult for investors to affect service of process in the United States or to enforce a judgment obtained in the United States against our Chinese operations and subsidiaries.
You may have difficulty enforcing judgments against us.
We are a Delaware corporation that serves as a holding company for our PRC operations and most of our assets are located outside of the United States and mostly in China. Our officers and directors are not residents in the United States and the
substantial majority of their assets are located outside of the United States. As a result, it may be difficult for you to enforce in U.S. courts judgments on the civil liability provisions of the U.S. federal securities laws against us and it may
be difficult for you to effect service of process within the United States upon our officers and directors. In addition, there is uncertainty as to whether the courts of the PRC would recognize or enforce judgments of U.S. courts. We have been
advised that the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments are provided for under the PRC Civil Procedures Law and that PRC courts may recognize and enforce foreign judgments in accordance with the requirements of the PRC Civil Procedures Law
based on treaties between China
and the country where the judgment is made or on reciprocity between jurisdictions. China does not have any treaties or other arrangements that provide for the reciprocal recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments with the United States. In
addition, according to the PRC Civil Procedures Law, PRC courts will not enforce a foreign judgment against us or our directors and officers if they decide that the judgment violates basic principles of PRC law or national sovereignty, security or
the public interest. So it is uncertain whether a PRC court would enforce a judgment rendered by a court in the United States.
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The PRC government exerts substantial influence over the manner in which we must conduct our business activities.
The PRC government has exercised and continues to exercise substantial control over virtually every sector of the Chinese economy through regulation and state ownership. Our ability to operate in China may be harmed by changes in its laws and
regulations, including those relating to taxation, import and export tariffs, environmental regulations, land use rights, property and other matters. We believe that our operations in China are in material compliance with all applicable legal and
regulatory requirements. However, the central or local governments of the jurisdictions in which we operate may impose new, stricter regulations or interpretations of existing regulations that would require additional expenditures and efforts on our
part to ensure our compliance with such regulations or interpretations.
Accordingly, government actions in the future, including any decision not to continue to support recent economic reforms and to return to a more centrally planned economy or regional or local variations in the implementation of economic policies,
could have a significant effect on economic conditions in China or particular regions thereof and could require us to divest ourselves of any interest we then hold in Chinese properties or joint ventures.
Future inflation in China may inhibit our ability to conduct business in China.
In recent years, the Chinese economy has experienced periods of rapid expansion and highly fluctuating rates of inflation. During the past ten years, the rate of inflation in China has been as high as 20.7% and as low as -2.2% . These factors have
led to the adoption by the Chinese government, from time to time, of various corrective measures designed to restrict the availability of credit or regulate growth and contain inflation. High inflation may in the future cause the Chinese government
to impose controls on credit and/or prices, or to take other action, which could inhibit economic activity in China, and thereby harm the market for our products and our company.
Restrictions on currency exchange may limit our ability to receive and use our revenues effectively.
The majority of our revenues will be settled in RMB and U.S. dollars, and any future restrictions on currency exchanges may limit our ability to use revenue generated in RMB to fund any future business activities outside China or to make dividend or
other payments in U.S. dollars. Although the Chinese government introduced regulations in 1996 to allow greater convertibility of the RMB for current account transactions, significant restrictions still remain, including primarily the restriction
that foreign-invested enterprises may only buy, sell or remit foreign currencies after providing valid commercial documents, at those banks in China authorized to conduct foreign exchange business. In addition, conversion of RMB for capital account
items, including direct investment and loans, is subject to governmental approval in China, and companies are required to open and maintain separate foreign exchange accounts for capital account items. We cannot be certain that the Chinese
regulatory authorities will not impose more stringent restrictions on the convertibility of the RMB.
Fluctuations in exchange rates could adversely affect our business and the value of our securities.
The value of our common stock will be indirectly affected by the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollars and RMB and between those currencies and other currencies in which our sales may be denominated. Appreciation or depreciation in the value of
the RMB relative to the U.S. dollar would affect our financial results reported in U.S. dollar terms without giving effect to any underlying change in our business or results of operations. Fluctuations in the exchange rate will also affect the
relative value of any dividend we issue that will be exchanged into U.S. dollars as well as earnings from, and the value of, any U.S. dollar-denominated investments we make in the future.
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Since July 2005, the RMB has no longer been pegged to the U.S. dollar. Although the Peoples Bank of China regularly intervenes in the foreign exchange market to prevent significant short-term fluctuations in the exchange rate, the RMB may
appreciate or depreciate significantly in value against the U.S. dollar in the medium to long term. Moreover, it is possible that in the future PRC authorities may lift restrictions on fluctuations in the RMB exchange rate and lessen intervention in
the foreign exchange market.
Very limited hedging transactions are available in China to reduce our exposure to exchange rate fluctuations. To date, we have not entered into any hedging transactions. While we may enter into hedging transactions in the future, the availability
and effectiveness of these transactions may be limited, and we may not be able to successfully hedge our exposure at all. In addition, our foreign currency exchange losses may be magnified by PRC exchange control regulations that restrict our
ability to convert RMB into foreign currencies.
Currently, some of our raw materials and major equipment are imported. In the event that the U.S. dollars appreciate against RMB, our costs will increase. If we cannot pass the resulting cost increases on to our customers, our profitability and
operating results will suffer. In addition, if our sales to international customers grow, we will be increasingly subject to the risk of foreign currency depreciation.
Restrictions under PRC law on our PRC subsidiaries' ability to make dividends and other distributions could materially and adversely affect our ability to grow, make investments or acquisitions that could benefit our business, pay dividends to
you, and otherwise fund and conduct our businesses.
Substantially all of our revenues are earned by our PRC subsidiaries. However, PRC regulations restrict the ability of our PRC subsidiaries to make dividends and other payments to their offshore parent company. PRC legal restrictions permit payments
of dividend by our PRC subsidiaries only out of their accumulated after-tax profits, if any, determined in accordance with PRC accounting standards and regulations. Our PRC subsidiaries are also required under PRC laws and regulations to allocate at
least 10% of our annual after-tax profits determined in accordance with PRC GAAP to a statutory general reserve fund until the amounts in said fund reaches 50% of our registered capital. Allocations to these statutory reserve funds can only be used
for specific purposes and are not transferable to us in the form of loans, advances or cash dividends. Any limitations on the ability of our PRC subsidiaries to transfer funds to us could materially and adversely limit our ability to grow, make
investments or acquisitions that could be beneficial to our business, pay dividends and otherwise fund and conduct our business.
Failure to comply with PRC regulations relating to the establishment of offshore special purpose companies by PRC residents may subject our PRC resident shareholders to personal liability, limit our ability to acquire PRC companies or to
inject capital into our PRC subsidiaries, limit our PRC subsidiaries ability to distribute profits to us or otherwise materially adversely affect us.
In October 2005, SAFE issued the Notice on Relevant Issues in the Foreign Exchange Control over Financing and Return Investment Through Special Purpose Companies by Residents Inside China, generally referred to as Circular 75, which required PRC
residents to register with the competent local SAFE branch before establishing or acquiring control over an offshore special purpose company, or SPV, for the purpose of engaging in an equity financing outside of China on the strength of domestic PRC
assets originally held by those residents. Internal implementing guidelines issued by SAFE, which became public in June 2007 (known as Notice 106), expanded the reach of Circular 75 by (1) purporting to cover the establishment or acquisition of
control by PRC residents of offshore entities which merely acquire control over domestic companies or assets, even in the absence of legal ownership; (2) adding requirements relating to the source of the PRC residents funds used to
establish or acquire the offshore entity; covering the use of existing offshore entities for offshore financings; (3) purporting to cover situations in which an offshore SPV establishes a new subsidiary in China or acquires an unrelated company or
unrelated assets in China; and (4) making the domestic affiliate of the SPV responsible for the accuracy of certain documents which must be filed in connection with any such registration, notably, the business plan which describes the overseas
financing and the use of proceeds. Amendments to registrations made under Circular 75 are required in connection with any increase or decrease of capital, transfer of shares, mergers and acquisitions, equity investment or creation of any security
interest in any assets located in China to guarantee offshore obligations, and Notice 106 makes the offshore SPV jointly responsible for these filings. In the case of an SPV which was established, and which acquired a related domestic company or
assets, before the implementation date of Circular 75, a retroactive SAFE registration was required to have been completed before March 31, 2006. This date was subsequently extended indefinitely by
Notice 106, which also required that the registrant establish that all foreign exchange transactions undertaken by the SPV and its affiliates were in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Failure to comply with the requirements of
Circular 75, as applied by SAFE in accordance with Notice 106, may result in fines and other penalties under PRC laws for evasion of applicable foreign exchange restrictions. Any such failure could also result in the SPVs affiliates being
impeded or prevented from distributing their profits and the proceeds from any reduction in capital, share transfer or liquidation to the SPV, or from engaging in other transfers of funds into or out of China.
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We have advised our shareholders who are PRC residents, as defined in Circular 75, to register with the relevant branch of SAFE, as currently required, in connection with their equity interests in us and our acquisitions of equity interests in our
PRC subsidiaries. However, we cannot provide any assurances that their existing registrations have fully complied with, and they have made all necessary amendments to their registration to fully comply with, all applicable registrations or approvals
required by Circular 75. Moreover, because of uncertainty over how Circular 75 will be interpreted and implemented, and how or whether SAFE will apply it to us, we cannot predict how it will affect our business operations or future strategies. For
example, our present and prospective PRC subsidiaries ability to conduct foreign exchange activities, such as the remittance of dividends and foreign currency-denominated borrowings, may be subject to compliance with Circular 75 by our PRC
resident beneficial holders. In addition, such PRC residents may not always be able to complete the necessary registration procedures required by Circular 75. We also have little control over either our present or prospective direct or indirect
shareholders or the outcome of such registration procedures. A failure by our PRC resident beneficial holders or future PRC resident shareholders to comply with Circular 75, if SAFE requires it, could subject these PRC resident beneficial holders to
fines or legal sanctions, restrict our overseas or cross-border investment activities, limit our subsidiaries ability to make distributions or pay dividends or affect our ownership structure, which could adversely affect our business and
prospects.
Our business and financial performance may be materially adversely affected if the PRC regulatory authorities determine that our acquisition of TEC Technology constitutes a Round-trip Investment without MOFCOM approval.
On August 8, 2006, six PRC regulatory agencies promulgated the Regulation on Mergers and Acquisitions of Domestic Companies by Foreign Investors, or the 2006 M&A Rule, which became effective on September 8, 2006. According to the 2006 M&A
Rule, a Round-trip Investment is defined as having taken place when a PRC business that is owned by PRC individual(s) is sold to a non-PRC entity that is established or controlled, directly or indirectly, by those same PRC individual(s).
Under the 2006 M&A Rules, any Round-trip Investment must be approved by the Ministry of Commerce, MOFCOM, and any indirect arrangement or series of arrangements which achieves the same end result without the approval of MOFCOM is a violation of
PRC law.
On May 4, 2010, our Chairman and President, Mr. Chun Lu, entered into an option agreement with TEC and Mr. Hua Peng Phillip Wong, pursuant to which Mr. Lu was granted an option to acquire 17,797,372 shares our common stock currently owned by Mr.
Wong, for an exercise price of $1,000,000. Mr. Lu may exercise this option, in whole but not in part, during the period commencing on the 365th day following of the date of the option agreement and ending on the second anniversary of
the date thereof. After Mr. Lu exercises this option, he will be our controlling stockholder. His acquisition of our equity interest, or the Acquisition, is required to be registered with the competent administration of industry and commerce
authorities, or AIC, in Beijing. Mr. Lu will also be required to make filings with the Beijing SAFE, to register the Company and its non-PRC subsidiaries to qualify them as SPVs, pursuant to Circular 75 and Circular 106.
The PRC regulatory authorities may take the view that the Acquisition and the Share Exchange Agreement are part of an overall series of arrangements which constitute a Round-trip Investment because at the end of these transactions, Mr. Lu will
become the majority owner and effective controlling party of a foreign entity that acquired ownership of our Chinese subsidiaries. The PRC regulatory authorities may also take the view that the registration of the Acquisition with the relevant AIC
in Beijing and the filings with the Beijing SAFE may not be evidence that the Acquisition has been properly approved because the relevant parties did not fully disclose to the AIC, SAFE or MOFCOM the overall restructuring arrangements, the existence
of the Share Exchange Agreement and its link with the Acquisition. If the PRC regulatory authorities take the view that the Acquisition constitutes a Round-trip
Investment under the 2006 M&A Rules, we cannot assure you we may be able to obtain the approval required from MOFCOM.
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If the PRC regulatory authorities take the view that the Acquisition constitutes a Round-trip Investment without MOFCOM approval, they could invalidate our acquisition and ownership of our Chinese subsidiaries. Additionally, the PRC regulatory
authorities may take the view that the Acquisition constitutes a transaction which requires the prior approval of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, or CSRC, before MOFCOM approval is obtained. We believe that if this takes place, we may be
able to find a way to re-establish control of our Chinese subsidiaries business operations through a series of contractual arrangements rather than an outright purchase of our Chinese subsidiaries. But we cannot assure you that such
contractual arrangements will be protected by PRC law or that we can receive as complete or effective economic benefit and overall control of our Chinese subsidiaries business than if the Company had direct ownership of our Chinese
subsidiaries. In addition, we cannot assure you that such contractual arrangements can be successfully effected under PRC law. If we cannot obtain MOFCOM or CSRC approval if required by the PRC regulatory authorities to do so, and if we cannot put
in place or enforce relevant contractual arrangements as an alternative and equivalent means of control of our Chinese subsidiaries, our business and financial performance will be materially adversely affected.
Under the New EIT Law, we may be classified as a resident enterprise of China. Such classification will likely result in unfavorable tax consequences to us and our non-PRC shareholders.
China passed a new Enterprise Income Tax Law, or the New EIT Law, and its implementing rules, both of which became effective on January 1, 2008. Under the New EIT Law, an enterprise established outside of China with de facto management
bodies within China is considered a resident enterprise, meaning that it can be treated in a manner similar to a Chinese enterprise for enterprise income tax purposes. The implementing rules of the New EIT Law define de facto
management as substantial and overall management and control over the production and operations, personnel, accounting, and properties of the enterprise.
On April 22, 2009, the State Administration of Taxation issued the Notice Concerning Relevant Issues Regarding Cognizance of Chinese Investment Controlled Enterprises Incorporated Offshore as Resident Enterprises pursuant to Criteria of de facto
Management Bodies, or the Notice, further interpreting the application of the New EIT Law and its implementation non-Chinese enterprise or group controlled offshore entities. Pursuant to the Notice, an enterprise incorporated in an offshore
jurisdiction and controlled by a Chinese enterprise or group will be classified as a non-domestically incorporated resident enterprise if (i) its senior management in charge of daily operations reside or perform their duties mainly in
China; (ii) its financial or personnel decisions are made or approved by bodies or persons in China; (iii) its substantial assets and properties, accounting books, corporate chops, board and shareholder minutes are kept in China; and (iv) at least
half of its directors with voting rights or senior management often resident in China. A resident enterprise would be subject to an enterprise income tax rate of 25% on its worldwide income and must pay a withholding tax at a rate of 10% when
paying dividends to its non-PRC shareholders. However, it remains unclear as to whether the Notice is applicable to an offshore enterprise incorporated by a Chinese natural person. Nor are detailed measures on imposition of tax from
non-domestically incorporated resident enterprises are available. Therefore, it is unclear how tax authorities will determine tax residency based on the facts of each case.
We may be deemed to be a resident enterprise by Chinese tax authorities. If the PRC tax authorities determine that we are a resident enterprise for PRC enterprise income tax purposes, a number of unfavorable PRC tax consequences could
follow. First, we may be subject to the enterprise income tax at a rate of 25% on our worldwide taxable income as well as PRC enterprise income tax reporting obligations. In our case, this would mean that income such as interest on financing
proceeds and non-China source income would be subject to PRC enterprise income tax at a rate of 25%. Second, although under the New EIT Law and its implementing rules dividends paid to us from our PRC subsidiaries would qualify as tax-exempt
income, we cannot guarantee that such dividends will not be subject to a 10% withholding tax, as the PRC foreign exchange control authorities, which enforce the withholding tax, have not yet issued guidance with respect to the processing of
outbound remittances to entities that are treated as resident enterprises for PRC enterprise income tax purposes. Finally, it is possible that future guidance issued with respect to the new resident enterprise classification could result
in a situation in which a 10% withholding tax is imposed on dividends we pay to our non-PRC shareholders and with respect to gains derived by our non-PRC shareholders from transferring our shares. We are actively monitoring the possibility of
resident enterprise
treatment for the 2008 tax year and are evaluating appropriate organizational changes to avoid this treatment, to the extent possible.
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If we were treated as a resident enterprise by PRC tax authorities, we would be subject to taxation in both the U.S. and China, and our PRC tax may not be creditable against our U.S. tax.
We may be exposed to liabilities under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Chinese anti-corruption laws, and any determination that we violated these laws could have a material adverse effect on our business.
We are subject to the Foreign Corrupt Practice Act, or FCPA, and other laws that prohibit improper payments or offers of payments to foreign governments and their officials and political parties by U.S. persons and issuers as defined by the statute,
for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business. We have operations, agreements with third parties and we make most of our sales in China. PRC also strictly prohibits bribery of government officials. Our activities in China create the risk of
unauthorized payments or offers of payments by the employees, consultants, sales agents or distributors of our Company, even though they may not always be subject to our control. It is our policy to implement safeguards to discourage these practices
by our employees. However, our existing safeguards and any future improvements may prove to be less than effective, and the employees, consultants, sales agents or distributors of our Company may engage in conduct for which we might be held
responsible. Violations of the FCPA or Chinese anti-corruption laws may result in severe criminal or civil sanctions, and we may be subject to other liabilities, which could negatively affect our business, operating results and financial condition.
In addition, the U.S. government may seek to hold our Company liable for successor liability FCPA violations committed by companies in which we invest or that we acquire.
RISKS RELATED TO THE MARKET FOR OUR STOCK GENERALLY
Our common stock is quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board which may have an unfavorable impact on our stock price and liquidity.
Our common stock is quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board. The OTC Bulletin Board is a significantly more limited market than the New York Stock Exchange or NASDAQ. The quotation of our shares on the OTC Bulletin Board may result in a less liquid market
available for existing and potential stockholders to trade shares of our common stock, could depress the trading price of our common stock and could have a long-term adverse impact on our ability to raise capital in the future. We plan to list our
common stock as soon as practicable. However, we cannot assure you that we will be able to meet the initial listing standards of any stock exchange, or that we will be able to maintain any such listing.
We may be subject to penny stock regulations and restrictions and you may have difficulty selling shares of our common stock.
The SEC has adopted regulations which generally define so-called penny stocks to be an equity security that has a market price less than $5.00 per share or an exercise price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain
exemptions. Our common stock is a penny stock and is subject to Rule 15g-9 under the Exchange Act, or the Penny Stock Rule. This rule imposes additional sales practice requirements on broker-dealers that sell such securities to persons
other than established customers and accredited investors (generally, individuals with a net worth in excess of $1,000,000 or annual incomes exceeding $200,000, or $300,000 together with their spouses). For transactions
covered by Rule 15g-9, a broker-dealer must make a special suitability determination for the purchaser and have received the purchaser's written consent to the transaction prior to sale. As a result, this rule may affect the ability of
broker-dealers to sell our securities and may affect the ability of purchasers to sell any of our securities in the secondary market, thus possibly making it more difficult for us to raise additional capital.
For any transaction involving a penny stock, unless exempt, the rules require delivery, prior to any transaction in penny stock, of a disclosure schedule prepared by the SEC relating to the penny stock market. Disclosure is also required to be made
about sales commissions payable to both the broker-dealer and the registered representative and current quotations for the securities. Finally, monthly statements are required to be sent disclosing recent price information for the penny stock held
in the account and information on the limited market in penny stock.
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There can be no assurance that our common stock will qualify for exemption from the Penny Stock Rule. In any event, even if our common stock were exempt from the Penny Stock Rule, we would remain subject to Section 15(b)(6) of the Exchange Act,
which gives the SEC the authority to restrict any person from participating in a distribution of penny stock, if the SEC finds that such a restriction would be in the public interest.
We do not intend to pay dividends for the foreseeable future.
For the foreseeable future, we intend to retain any earnings to finance the development and expansion of our business, and we do not anticipate paying any cash dividends on our common stock. Accordingly, investors must be prepared to rely on sales
of their common stock after price appreciation to earn an investment return, which may never occur. Investors seeking cash dividends should not purchase our common stock. Any determination to pay dividends in the future will be made at the
discretion of our board of directors and will depend on our results of operations, financial condition, contractual restrictions, restrictions imposed by applicable law and other factors our board deems relevant.
MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Overview
We are primarily engaged, through our indirect Chinese subsidiary, in the design, production and sale of transmission towers and related products used in high voltage electric power transmission and wireless communications. As a subcontractor on
large transmission projects for electric utility companies or telecommunications service providers, we usually sell our tower products to prime contractors who are developing and constructing the projects for end customers. Our electric transmission
towers currently support 35kv, 110kv, 220kv, and 500kv transmission lines and we plan to build towers that support Ultra High Voltage (UHV) tower lines of 750+kv DC or 1000+kv AC transmission lines. Our wireless communication towers include
single-tube towers, 4-strut towers and roof top towers for the 2G, 3G, and microwave market. We plan to expand our business in the near future to enter the communication base station market and to offer tower installation and maintenance services.
Our towers are primarily made of steel, but some contain aluminum or other alloy materials.
Our revenues currently are, and historically have been, generated from the sale of our tower products. Our revenues increased from $8.3 million in fiscal year 2008 to $22.4 million in fiscal year 2009, representing a compounded growth rate
of approximately 169%. In the future we expect to offer installation and maintenance services that we believe will generate an additional revenue stream. To date we have generate no material revenues from such services.
Our company headquarters is located in Anhui Province in southeastern China and our domestic sales network is operated from our branch office in the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone.
Recent Developments
On May 4, 2010, we consummated a share exchange agreement with TEC, a Hong Kong limited company, and its sole shareholder, Mr. Hua Peng Phillip Wong, pursuant to which we acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding capital stock of TEC in exchange
for 19,194,421 shares of our common stock, par value $0.001, which constituted 63.6% of our issued and outstanding capital stock on a fully-diluted basis as of and immediately after the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the share
exchange agreement. Immediately following closing of the reverse acquisition of TEC, Mr. Wong transferred 1,397,049 of the shares issued to him under the share exchange to certain persons who provided prior services to TEC and its subsidiaries,
pursuant to a side letter agreement among Mr. Wong and such service providers, dated May 4, 2010. As a result of this share transfer, Mr. Wong now holds 17,797,372 shares of our common stock constituting 58.9% of our issued and outstanding capital
stock on a fully-diluted basis.
Upon the closing of the reverse acquisition on May 4, 2010, Ms. Jiaojiao Jiao, our sole director and officer, resigned from all offices of the Company that she held. On May 4, 2010, Ms. Jiao also resigned as the sole director of the
Company, effective ten (10) days following the filing and mailing of an information statement on Schedule 14f-1, and Mr. Chun Lu, was appointed as Director and Chair of our Board of Directors, effective immediately. Also upon the closing of the
reverse acquisition, our board of directors increased its size to 3 members and appointed Mr. Xiaoxiang Liu and Mr. Wei Zhang to fill the vacancies created by such increase, effective as of the effective date of Ms. Jiaos resignation. In
addition, our board of directors appointed Mr. Lu to serve as our Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Yuhua Yang to serve as our Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary, Mr. Baojia He to serve as our Chief Technology Officer, Mr. Jianming Wang to
serve as our Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Xiaoxiang Liu to serve as our Chief Administrative Officer and Mr. Debin Chen to serve as our Vice President of Sales and Marketing, effective immediately at the closing of the reverse acquisition.
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For accounting purposes, the acquisition of TEC Tower was accounted for under the acquisition method with TEC as the holding company of both companies for legal purposes. Accordingly, our financial statements have been prepared on a consolidated
basis for the periods presented. The share exchange transaction with TEC Technology Limited was treated as a reverse acquisition, with TEC as the acquirer and TEC Technology Limited as the acquired party. Unless the context suggests otherwise, when
we refer in this report to business and financial information for periods prior to the consummation of the reverse acquisition, we are referring to the business and financial information of TEC and its consolidated subsidiary.
Principal Factors Affecting Our Financial Performance
Our operating results are primarily affected by the following factors:
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Growth in the Chinese Economy. We operate our manufacturing facilities in China and derive over 50% of our revenues from sales to customers in China. Economic conditions in China, therefore, affect virtually all aspects of our
operations, including the demand for our products, the availability and prices of our raw materials and our other expenses. Despite the global economic turmoil which resulted in a slowing of its growth rate, China experienced significant economic
growth in recent years, achieving a 8.7% growth in gross domestic product in 2009, with a fourth quarter growth of 10.7% on an annualized basis. China appears to be emerging from the economic slowdown and is expected to experience continued growth
in all areas of investment and consumption.
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Product Development and Brand Recognition. We believe that in order to compete effectively in this market, we need to constantly improve the quality of our products and deliver new products. As such, we face the challenge of expanding
our research and development capacity. We need to maintain a strong and sufficient research and development team and identify the right directions for our research and development. We also face the long-term challenge of developing our brand
recognition. We plan to focus on building a reputation for quality and excellent customer service within our industry instead of advertising. We believe that our sales and service team are key in developing the companys brand recognition and
value.
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Growth of Transmission Projects. Sales of our tower products are dependent on the continued availability of transmission projects both in China and in emerging overseas markets. Growth in the domestic market relies primarily on
Chinas continued investment in the electric transmission industry, in accordance with its 11th 5-Year Plan, mainly through its investment in the state run electric transmission utility companies, State Grid Corporation of China and
China Southern Power Grid, and in dozens of provincial level grid companies that supply regional and local grids. So far Chinas investment in electric transmission has totaled over $100 billion, approximately 25% of which was spent on
towers and related products and services, and we expect this investment to continue for the next 5-7 years. Chinas wireless communications market has also grown considerably in the past decade, with an estimated 700 million mobile phone users
in China as of September 2009. Continued growth in the wireless communications market will depend on the success of planned service provider infrastructure investment of over $60 billion in the next five years, with the bulk of this amount
expected to be allocated to tower and base station development. Continued growth in transmission projects in the developing overseas electric transmission and wireless communication markets will similarly depend on continued investments in these
overseas markets, such as Africas reported $3.2 billion annual investment in mobile communication infrastructure per year through 2010 and annual investments in the Middle East, Africa,
and South America totaling over $15 billion a year, with annual growth rate of over 10%. We believe that if planned investments in electric and wireless communications projects in China and abroad continue to be implemented, we will realize
increased opportunities to sell our tower products and planned maintenance services.
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Taxation
United States and Hong Kong
We are subject to United States tax at a tax rate of 34%. No provision for income taxes in the United States has been made as we have no income taxable in the United States.
Our indirect subsidiary, TEC, was incorporated in Hong Kong and under the current laws of Hong Kong, is subject to Profits Tax of 16.5% . No provision for Hong Kong Profits Tax has been made as TEC HK has no taxable income.
China
Beginning January 1, 2008, the New EIT Law imposes a unified EIT of 25% on all domestic invested enterprises and FIEs, unless they qualify under certain limited exceptions. Under the New EIT Law, companies designated as High- and New-Technology
Enterprises may enjoy a reduced national enterprise income tax of 15%. We plan to apply for High- and New-Technology Enterprise designation for TEC Technology. However, there can be no assurance that TEC Technology will qualify as a High- and
New-Technology Enterprise.
In addition to the changes to the current tax structure, under the New EIT Law, an enterprise established outside of China with de facto management bodies within China is considered a resident enterprise and will normally be subject to
an EIT of 25% on its global income. The implementing rules define the term de facto management bodies as an establishment that exercises, in substance, overall management and control over the production, business, personnel,
accounting, etc., of a Chinese enterprise. If the PRC tax authorities subsequently determine that we should be classified as a resident enterprise, then our organizations global income will be subject to PRC income tax of 25%. For
detailed discussion of PRC tax issues related to resident enterprise status, see Risk Factors Under the New EIT Law, we may be classified as a resident enterprise of China. Such classification will likely result in
unfavorable tax consequences to us and our non-PRC stockholders.
In addition, the New EIT Law and its implementing rules generally provide that a 10% withholding tax applies to China-sourced income derived by non-resident enterprises for PRC enterprise income tax purposes unless the jurisdiction of incorporation
of such enterprises shareholder has a tax treaty with China that provides for a different withholding arrangement. TEC Technology is considered an FIE and is directly held by our subsidiary in Hong Kong. According to a 2006 tax treaty between
the Mainland and Hong Kong, dividends payable by an FIE in China to the company in Hong Kong who directly holds at least 25% of the equity interests in the FIE will be subject to a no more than 5% withholding tax. We expect that such 5% withholding
tax will apply to dividends paid to TEC by TEC Technology, but this treatment will depend on our status as a non-resident enterprise.
Our future effective income tax rate depends on various factors, such as tax legislation, the geographic composition of our pre-tax income and non-tax deductible expenses incurred. Our management carefully monitors these legal developments and will
timely adjust our effective income tax rate when necessary.
Results of Operations
Year Ended December 31, 2009 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2008
The following table sets forth key components of our results of operations for the periods indicated, both in dollars and as a percentage of our net sales. As the acquisition of TEC was entered into after December 31, 2008 and during the periods
indicated TEC was the only entity in our combined business that had operations, the results of operations below refer only to that of TEC.
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| Fiscal
Ended |
|
| December
31, |
|
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
As a |
|
|
|
|
|
As a |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
percentage of
|
|
|
|
|
|
percentage
|
|
| |
|
In Dollars
|
|
|
net sales
|
|
|
In Dollars
|
|
|
of net sales
|
|
| Net Sales |
$ |
22,380,597 |
|
|
|
|
|
8,319,915
|
|
|
|
|
| Cost of Sales |
|
15,149,926 |
|
|
67.7% |
|
|
6,588,843 |
|
|
79.2% |
|
| Gross Profit |
|
7,230,671
|
|
|
32.3%
|
|
|
1,731,072
|
|
|
20.8%
|
|
| Selling, General and Administrative Expenses |
|
1,324,501 |
|
|
5.9% |
|
|
1,057,880 |
|
|
12.7% |
|
| Operating Income
|
|
5,906,170
|
|
|
26.4%
|
|
|
673,192
|
|
|
8.1%
|
|
| Interest
Expenses |
|
479,526 |
|
|
2.1% |
|
|
525,506 |
|
|
6.3% |
|
|
Other Income |
|
207,096
|
|
|
0.9%
|
|
|
15,550
|
|
|
0.2%
|
|
| Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes |
|
5,633,740 |
|
|
25.2% |
|
|
163,236 |
|
|
2.0% |
|
| Provision for Income
Taxes |
|
1,479,397
|
|
|
6.6%
|
|
|
40,739
|
|
|
0.5%
|
|
| Net Income |
$ |
4,154,343 |
|
|
18.6% |
|
|
122,497 |
|
|
1.5% |
|
Net Sales. Our revenue is mainly generated from sales of
our tower products. Our net sales increased $14,060,682, or 169%, to $22,380,597
in 2009 from $8,319,915 in 2008. This increase in our net sales during the year
ended December 31, 2009, was mainly due to an increase in the size and scope of
our projects and the maturity of our core business of tower design,
manufacturing and sales from previous years.
Cost of Sales. Our cost of revenue includes the direct
costs of our raw materials, primarily steel, as well as the cost of labor and
overhead. Our cost of sales increased $8,561,083, or 129.9%, to $15,149,926 in
the year ended December 31, 2009 from $6,588,843 in the 2008 period. The
increases were primarily due to costs associated with the overall increase in
the volume of products sold including raw materials, labor, energy and other
costs, which we believe were in line with our increased sales. As a percentage
of revenue, our cost of goods sold changed from 79.2% in the year ended December
31, 2008 to 67.7% in the 2009 year, mainly due to improvement in economy of
scale in our growing business volume, as well as the additional efficiency the
company gained from enhanced production experience.
Gross Profit and Gross Margin. Our gross profit is equal
to the difference between our revenue and our cost of revenue. Our gross profit
increased $5,499,599, or 317.7%, to $7,230,671 in the year ended December 31,
2009, from $1,731,072 in the 2008 period. Gross profit as a percentage of
revenue was 32.3% and 20.8% for years December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
The increase in the gross margin was primarily a result of improvement in
economy of scale in our growing business volume, as well as the additional
efficiency the company gained from enhanced production experience.
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Selling, general and administrative expenses. General
and administrative expenses consist primarily of compensation and benefits to
our general management, finance and administrative staff, professional advisor
fees, bad debts reserve and other expenses incurred in connection with general
operations, and our selling expenses consist primarily of compensation and
benefits to our sales and marketing staff, sales commission, cost of
advertising, promotion, business travel, after-sale support, transportation
costs and other sales related costs. In the year ended December 31, 2009, our
selling, general and administration expenses rose to $1,324,501, or 25.2%, from
$1,057,880 in the 2008 period. This increase was primarily attributable to
increases in administrative expenses, as the company grew rapidly in terms of
personnel and accounting complexity.
Other income. Other income is mainly income generated
from the recycling of scrap metal and government grants to encourage exports.
Other income increased $191,546, or 1,231.8%, to $207,096 in the year ended
December 31, 2009, from $15,550 in 2008 period. The increase was primarily due
to a significant increase in scrap metal recycle income in 2009.
Interest expense. Interest expense decreased $45,980, or
(8.7)%, to $479,526 in the year ended December 31, 2009, from $525,506 in the
2008 period. The decrease was primarily due to significant drop in exchange rate
of RMB against Indian rupee in 2008 leading to unusually high interest expenses
in 2008. The exchange rate between RMB and the Rupee stayed relatively stable in
2009.
Income (loss) before Income Taxes. Our income before
income taxes increase by $5,470,504, or 3,351.3%, to $5,633,740 in the year
ended December 31, 2009, from a net income of $163,236 in the 2008 period. The
main reason for such an increase was mainly due to rapid expansion of our core
business of tower design, manufacturing and sales.
Income Taxes. Our provision income tax provisions
increased by $1,438,658, or 3,531.4%, to $1,479,397 in the year ended December
31, 2009, from $40,739 in the 2008 period. The increase was primarily
attributable to significant income the company gained due to the expansion of
our core business.
Net (Loss) Income. In the year ended December 31, 2009,
we generated a net income of $4,154,343, an increase of $4,031,846, or 3,291.4%,
from $122,497 in the 2008 period. This increase was primarily attributable to
rapid expansion of our core business of tower design, manufacturing and sales.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The following table sets forth a summary of our cash flows for
the periods indicated:
Cash Flow
(all amounts in U.S. dollars)
| |
|
Fiscal Ended |
|
| |
|
December 31, |
|
| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
| Net cash provided by (used in)
operating activities |
$ |
(8,644,542 |
) |
|
1,047,927 |
|
| Net cash used in investing activities |
|
3,604,230 |
|
|
950,304 |
|
| Net cash provided by financing
activities |
|
11,481,474 |
|
|
330,075 |
|
| Effects of exchange rate change in cash |
|
223,577 |
|
|
251,669 |
|
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents |
|
(543,721 |
) |
|
679,367 |
|
| Cash and cash equivalent at beginning of the year
|
|
704,854 |
|
|
25,487 |
|
| Cash and cash equivalent at end of
the year |
|
161,133 |
|
|
704,854 |
|
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Operating activities
Net cash used in operating activities was $8,644,542 for the
year ended December 31, 2009, as compared to $1,047,927 net cash provided by
operating activities for the same period in 2008. The decrease in net cash
provided by operating activities was mainly due to the rapid business growth the
company undertook in 2009 over 2008 leading to significant increases in
inventory, other receivables and accounts receivables for the year ended December 31, 2009 as
compared to the same period in 2008.
Investing activities
Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended
December 31, 2009 was $3,604,230, as compared to $950,304 net cash used in the
same period of 2008. The decrease of net cash provided by investing was mainly
attributable to the rapid business growth the company undertook in 2009 over
2008 leading to significant increase in investment in fixed assets such as
plants and equipment, and intangible assets such as right to patents for the
year ended December 31, 2009 as compared to the same period in 2008.
Financing activities
Net cash provided by financing activities for the year ended
December 31, 2009 was $11,481,474, as compared to $330,075 net cash provided in
the same period of 2008. The increase of net cash provided by financing was
mainly attributable to additional bank loans to finance the rapidly increasing
operating activities and asset acquisition.
Capital Expenditures
Our capital expenditures were $3,6047,229 and $944,052 for the
years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Our capital expenditures
in 2008 were mainly used to acquire assets in connection with our expansion of
operations. $1,960,684 of our 2009 capital expenditures were used to acquire
assets in connection with our expansion of operations. $1,643,545 was used to
acquire land usage rights. We do not expect any material capital expenditure in
year 2010 as we have sufficient capacity for our operations and planned
expansion.
As of December 31, 2009, we had cash and cash equivalents of
$161,133, primarily consisting of cash on hand and demand deposits. To date, we
have financed our operations primarily through cash flows from operations,
augmented by short-term bank borrowings and equity contributions by our
stockholders.
We believe that our cash on hand and cash flow from operations
will meet part of our present cash needs and we will require additional cash
resources, including loans, to meet our expected capital expenditure and working
capital for the next 12 months. We may, however, in the future, require
additional cash resources due to changed business conditions, implementation of
our strategy to ramp up our marketing efforts and increase brand awareness, or
acquisitions we may decide to pursue. If our own financial resources are
insufficient to satisfy our capital requirements, we may seek to sell additional
equity or debt securities or obtain additional credit facilities. The sale of
additional equity securities could result in dilution to our stockholders. The
incurrence of indebtedness would result in increased debt service obligations
and could require us to agree to operating and financial covenants that would
restrict our operations. Financing may not be available in amounts or on terms
acceptable to us, if at all. Any failure by us to raise additional funds on
terms favorable to us, or at all, could limit our ability to expand our business
operations and could harm our overall business prospects.
Loan Commitments
As of December 31, 2009, the amount, maturity date and term of
each of our bank loans are as follows:
|
Bank |
Amount |
Maturity Date |
Interest Rate |
Duration |
|
Hefei Branch Business Department of China Everbright Bank*
|
RMB 30,000,000 (approximately $4,392,387) |
November 25, 2010 |
5.31% |
1 year |
|
Xuancheng Branch of Huishang Bank |
RMB 20,000,000 (approximately $2,928,258) |
February 8, 2011 |
5.75% |
1 year |
________________
* The Loan Contract is personally guaranteed by Mr. Chun Lu, our Chairman,
pursuant to a maximum guarantee contract between the bank and Mr. Lu.
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The Company has a RMB 10,000,000
(approximately $1,464,129)
revolving line of credit with the Hefei Sipailou Branch of China Merchants Bank,
pursuant to a crediting agreement, dated September 27, 2009, between TEC Tower
and the bank. This revolving line of credit is guaranteed by Anhui Sea-Converge
Guarantee Co., Ltd., an unaffiliated company. The crediting agreement will terminate
on September 27, 2010.
The Company also has at its disposal a RMB 6,300,000
revolving line of credit with the Longshou Sub-branch of Xuancheng Branch of
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, pursuant to a Collateral Agreement
between TEC Tower and the bank. The line of credit is secured by TEC Towers
land use rights. To date, the Company has only utilized RMB 2,000,000
(approximately $292,826) of the line of credit. The line of credit will
terminate on October 7, 2011.
Obligations under Material Contracts
Except with respect to the loan obligations disclosed under the
Loan Commitments heading, we have no obligations to pay cash or deliver
cash to any other party.
Inflation
Inflation and changing prices have not had a material effect on
our business and we do not expect that inflation or changing prices will
materially affect our business in the foreseeable future. However, our
management will closely monitor the price change in travel industry and
continually maintain effective cost control in operations.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any off balance sheet arrangements that have or
are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial
condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of
operations, liquidity or capital expenditures or capital resources that is
material to an investor in our securities.
Seasonality
Our operating results and operating cash flows historically
have been subject to seasonal variations. Our revenues are usually higher in the
second and third quarter of the calendar year than in the other quarters and the
first quarter is usually the slowest quarter because fewer projects are
undertaken during and around the Chinese spring festival.
Critical Accounting Policies
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires our
management to make assumptions, estimates and judgments that affect the amounts
reported, including the notes thereto, and related disclosures of commitments
and contingencies, if any. We have identified certain accounting policies that
are significant to the preparation of our financial statements. These accounting
policies are important for an understanding of our financial condition and
results of operation. Critical accounting policies are those that are most
important to the portrayal of our financial conditions and results of operations
and require managements difficult, subjective, or complex judgment, often as a
result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are
inherently uncertain and may change in subsequent periods. Certain accounting
estimates are particularly sensitive because of their significance to financial
statements and because of the possibility that future events affecting the
estimate may differ significantly from managements current judgments. We
believe the following critical accounting policies involve the most significant
estimates and judgments used in the preparation of our financial statements:
Basis of Consolidation and Presentation. The consolidated financial
statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles in the United States of America ("US GAAP"). In the opinion of
management, the accompanying balance sheets, and statements of income, and
cash flows and include all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring
items, considered necessary to give a fair presentation of operating results
for the periods presented. All material inter-company transactions and
balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
Business Combinations. The Company adopted the accounting
pronouncements relating to business combinations (primarily contained in ASC
Topic 805 "Business Combinations"), including assets acquired and liabilities
assumed arising from contingencies. These pronouncements established
principles and requirements for how the acquirer of a business recognizes and
measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the
liabilities assumed, and any non-controlling interest in the acquire as well
as provides guidance for recognizing and measuring the goodwill acquired in
the business combination and determines what information to disclose to enable
users of the financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects
of the business combination. In addition, these pronouncements eliminate the
distinction between contractual and non-contractual contingencies, including
the initial recognition and measurement criteria and require an acquirer to
develop a systematic and rational basis for subsequently measuring and
accounting for acquired contingencies depending on their nature. Our adoption
of these pronouncements will have an impact on the manner in which we account
for any future acquisitions.
Non-Controlling Interest in
Consolidated Financial Statements. The Company adopted the accounting
pronouncement on non-controlling interests in consolidated financial
statements, which establishes accounting and reporting standards for the
non-controlling interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a
subsidiary. This guidance is primarily contained in ASC Topic "Consolidation".
It clarifies that a non-controlling interest in a subsidiary is an ownership
interest in the consolidated financial statements. The adoption of this
standard has not had material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
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Use of estimates. The preparation of consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the
date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
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Allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company reduces gross trade accounts receivable by an allowance for doubtful accounts. The allowance for doubtful accounts is the Companys best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses
in the Companys existing accounts receivable. The Company reviews its allowance for doubtful accounts on a regular basis and all past due balances are reviewed individually for collectability. Account balances are charged off against the
allowance after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote.
-
Impairment of long-lived assets. The Company reviews the carrying amount of its long-lived assets, including intangibles, for impairment, each reporting period. An asset is considered impaired when estimated future cash flows are less
than the carrying amount of the asset. In the event the carrying amount of such asset is considered not recoverable, the asset is adjusted to its fair value. Fair value is generally determined based on discounted future cash flow. As of December 31,
2009 and December 31, 2008, the Company determined no impairment charges were necessary.
-
Property, plant and equipment, net. Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of
the assets. Any gain or loss arising on the sale or disposal of the asset is included in the income statement in the period the item is sold or otherwise disposed. Maintenance and repairs of property and equipment are charged to operations when
incurred. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred, whereas major betterments are capitalized as additions to property and equipment. The Company reviews its property and equipment whenever events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying value of certain assets might not be recoverable. In these instances, the Company recognizes an impairment loss when it is probable that the estimated cash flows are less than the carrying value of the asset.
To date, no such impairment losses have been recorded.
-
Revenue recognition. The Companys revenue recognition policies are in compliance with ASC 605. Sales revenue is recognized when all of the following have occurred: (i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) delivery
has occurred or services have been rendered, (iii) the price is fixed or determinable, and (iv) the ability to collect is reasonably assured. These criteria are generally satisfied at the time of shipment when risk of loss and title passes to the
customer. The Company recognizes revenue when the goods are delivered and title has passed. Sales revenue represents the invoiced value of goods, net of a value-added tax (VAT). All of the Companys products that are sold in the PRC are subject
to a Chinese value-added tax at a rate of 17% of the gross sales price or at a rate approved by the Chinese local government. This VAT may be offset by the VAT paid by the Company on raw materials and other materials included in the cost of
producing their finished product.
-
Research and development costs. Research and development costs include costs incurred to develop new products and are charged to operations when incurred. These costs totaled $6,507 and $Nil as incurred for the years ended
December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively. The costs for development of new products and substantial enhancements to existing products are expensed as incurred until technological feasibility has been established, at which time any
additional costs would be capitalized.
-
Foreign currency translation. Reporting currency of the Company is the U.S. dollars. The functional currency of the Company is the Chinese Renminbi (RMB). For those entities whose functional currency is other than the US dollars, all
assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate on the balance sheet date; shareholders equity is translated at historical rates and items in the statements of income and of cash flows are translated at the average
rate for the period. Because cash flows are translated based on the average translation rate, amounts related to assets and liabilities reported in the statement of cash flows will not necessarily agree with changes in the corresponding balances in
the balance sheet. Translation adjustments resulting from this process are included in accumulated other comprehensive
income in the statement of shareholders equity. Transaction gains and losses that arise from exchange rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are included in the results of operations as
incurred.
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Recent Accounting Pronouncements
On June 5, 2003, the United States Securities and Exchange
Commission ("SEC") adopted final rules under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002 ("Section 404"), as amended by SEC Release No. 33-9072 on October
13, 2009. Under the provisions of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, public
companies and their independent auditors are each required to report to the
public on the effectiveness of a companys internal controls. The smallest
public companies with a public float below $75 million have been given extra
time to design, implement and document these internal controls before their
auditors are required to attest to the effectiveness of these controls. This
extension of time will expire beginning with the annual reports of companies
with fiscal years ending on or after June 15, 2010. Commencing with its annual
report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2010, the Company will be
required to include a report of management on its internal control over
financial reporting.
In June 2009, the FASB approved the "FASB Accounting
Standards Codification" (the "Codification") as the single source of
authoritative nongovernmental U.S. GAAP to be launched on July 1, 2009. The
Codification does not change current U.S. GAAP, but is intended to simplify user
access to all authoritative U.S. GAAP by providing all the authoritative
literature related to a particular topic in one place. All existing accounting
standard documents will be superseded and all other accounting literature not
included in the Codification will be considered nonauthoritative. The
Codification is effective for interim and annual periods ending after September
15, 2009.
In August 2009, the FASB issued the FASB Accounting Standards
Update No. 2009-04 "Accounting for Redeemable Equity Instruments - Amendment to
Section 480-10-S99" which represents an update to section 480-10-S99,
distinguishing liabilities from equity, per EITF Topic D-98, Classification and
Measurement of Redeemable Securities . The Company does not expect the adoption
of this update to have a material impact on its consolidated financial position,
results of operations or cash flows.
In August 2009, the FASB issued the FASB Accounting Standards
Update No. 2009-05 "Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures Topic 820 Measuring
Liabilities at Fair Value" , which provides amendments to subtopic 820-10, Fair
Value Measurements and Disclosures Overall, for the fair value measurement of
liabilities. This update provides clarification that in circumstances in which a
quoted price in an active market for the identical liability is not available, a
reporting entity is required to measure fair value using one or more of the
following techniques: 1. A valuation technique that uses: a. The quoted price of
the identical liability when traded as an asset b. Quoted prices for similar
liabilities or similar liabilities when traded as assets. 2. Another valuation
technique that is consistent with the principles of topic 820; two examples
would be an income approach, such as a present value technique, or a market
approach, such as a technique that is based on the amount at the measurement
date that the reporting entity would pay to transfer the identical liability or
would receive to enter into the identical liability. The amendments in this
update also clarify that when estimating the fair value of a liability, a
reporting entity is not required to include a separate input or adjustment to
other inputs relating to the existence of a restriction that prevents the
transfer of the liability. The amendments in this update also clarify that both
a quoted price in an active market for the identical liability when traded as an
asset in an active market when no adjustments to the quoted price of the asset
are required are Level 1 fair value measurements. The Company does not expect
the adoption of this update to have a material impact on its consolidated
financial position, results of operations or cash flows
In September 2009, the FASB issued the FASB Accounting
Standards Update No. 2009-08 "Earnings Per Share Amendments to Section
260-10-S99", which represents technical corrections to topic 260-10-S99,
Earnings per share, based on EITF Topic D-53, Computation of Earnings Per Share
for a Period that includes a Redemption or an Induced Conversion of a Portion of
a Class of Preferred Stock and EITF Topic D-42, The Effect of the Calculation of
Earnings per Share for the Redemption or Induced Conversion of Preferred Stock .
The Company does not expect the adoption of this update to have a material
impact on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash
flows.
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In September 2009, the FASB issued the FASB Accounting
Standards Update No. 2009-09 "Accounting for Investments -Equity Method and
Joint Ventures and Accounting for Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees" . This
update represents a correction to Section 323-10-S99-4, Accounting by an
Investor for Stock-Based Compensation Granted to Employees of an Equity Method
Investee . Additionally, it adds observer comment Accounting Recognition for
Certain Transactions Involving Equity Instruments Granted to Other Than
Employees to the Codification. The Company does not expect the adoption to have
a material impact on its consolidated financial position, results of operations
or cash flows.
In September 2009, the FASB issued the FASB Accounting
Standards Update No. 2009-12 "Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures Topic 820
Investment in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Assets Value Per Share (or
Its Equivalent)" , which provides amendments to Subtopic 820-10, Fair Value
Measurements and Disclosures-Overall, for the fair value measurement of
investments in certain entities that calculate net asset value per share (or its
equivalent). The amendments in this update permit, as a practical expedient, a
reporting entity to measure the fair value of an investment that is within the
scope of the amendments in this update on the basis of the net asset value per
share of the investment (or its equivalent) if the net asset value of the
investment (or its equivalent) is calculated in a manner consistent with the
measurement principles of Topic 946 as of the reporting entitys measurement
date, including measurement of all or substantially all of the underlying
investments of the investee in accordance with Topic 820. The amendments in this
update also require disclosures by major category of investment about the
attributes of investments within the scope of the amendments in this update,
such as the nature of any restrictions on the investors ability to redeem its
investments a the measurement date, any unfunded commitments (for example, a
contractual commitment by the investor to invest a specified amount of
additional capital at a future date to fund investments that will be make by the
investee), and the investment strategies of the investees. The major category of
investment is required to be determined on the basis of the nature and risks of
the investment in a manner consistent with the guidance for major security types
in U.S. GAAP on investments in debt and equity securities in paragraph
320-10-50-1B. The disclosures are required for all investments within the scope
of the amendments in this update regardless of whether the fair value of the
investment is measured using the practical expedient. The Company does not
expect the adoption to have a material impact on its consolidated financial
position, results of operations or cash flows.
In October 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board
issued an Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") regarding accounting for own-share
lending arrangements in contemplation of convertible debt issuance or other
financing. This ASU requires that at the date of issuance of the shares in a
share-lending arrangement entered into in contemplation of a convertible debt
offering or other financing, the shares issued shall be measured at fair value
and be recognized as an issuance cost, with an offset to additional paid-in
capital. Further, loaned shares are excluded from basic and diluted earnings per
share unless default of the share-lending arrangement occurs, at which time the
loaned shares would be included in the basic and diluted earnings-per-share
calculation. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after
December 15, 2009, and interim periods within those fiscal years for
arrangements outstanding as of the beginning of those fiscal years. The Company
is currently assessing the impact of this ASU on its consolidated financial
statements.
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND
MANAGEMENT
The following table sets forth information regarding beneficial
ownership of our common stock as of May 4, 2010 (i) by each person who is known
by us to beneficially own more than 5% of our common stock; (ii) by each of our
officers and directors; and (iii) by all of our officers and directors as a
group. Unless otherwise specified, the address of each of the persons set forth
below is in care of the Company, Room 4002, RongChao Landmark, 4028 Jintian Rd,
Futian District, Shenzhen 518070, Peoples Republic of China.
|
|
|
|
Amount and
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nature of
|
Percent
|
|
Name and Address of Beneficial
|
|
|
Beneficial
|
of |
|
Owner |
Office, If Any
|
Title of Class
|
Ownership(1) |
Class(2) |
|
Officers and
Directors |
|
Chun Lu |
Chairman, CEO and President |
Common stock, $0.001 par value |
0(3) |
* |
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|
|
|
|
Amount and
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nature of
|
Percent
|
|
Name and Address of Beneficial
|
|
|
Beneficial
|
of |
|
Owner |
Office, If Any
|
Title of Class
|
Ownership(1) |
Class(2) |
|
Yuhua Yang |
CFO, Treasurer and Secretary
|
Common stock, $0.001 par value
|
0 |
* |
|
Xiaoxiang Liu |
Director |
Common stock, $0.001 par value |
0 |
* |
|
Wei Zhang |
Director
|
Common stock, $0.001 par value
|
0 |
* |
|
Debin Chen |
Vice President of Marketing and Sales |
Common stock, $0.001 par value |
0 |
* |
|
Jianming Wang |
Chief Operating Officer
|
Common stock, $0.001 par value
|
0 |
* |
|
Baojia He |
Chief Technology Officer |
Common stock, $0.001 par value |
0 |
* |
|
All officers and directors as
a group (7 persons named above) |
|
Common stock, $0.001 par value
|
0 |
* |
|
5% Security
Holders |
|
Hua Peng Phillip Wong
|
-- |
Common stock, $0.001 par value
|
17,797,372 (3)
|
58.97%
|
|
AMTT Digital A Limited |
-- |
Common stock, $0.001 par value |
4,130,000(4)
|
13.68% |
|
Ying Liu |
-- |
Common stock, $0.001 par value
|
2,490,129
|
8.25%
|
________________
* Less than 1%
| (1) |
Beneficial Ownership is determined in accordance with the
rules of the SEC and generally includes voting or investment power with
respect to securities. Each of the beneficial owners listed above has
direct ownership of and sole voting power and investment power with
respect to the shares of our common stock. |
| |
|
| (2) |
A total of 30,181,552 shares of our common stock are
considered to be outstanding pursuant to SEC Rule 13d-3(d)(1) as of May 4,
2010. For each beneficial owner above, any options exercisable within 60
days have been included in the denominator. |
| |
|
| (3) |
The shares held by Mr. Wong are subject to an option
agreement, dated May 4, 2010, which gives our Chief Executive Officer, Mr.
Lu, an option to acquire 17,797,372 shares our common stock currently
owned by Mr. Wong. For details regarding this option agreement, see our
disclosures under Changes in Control below. |
| |
|
| (4) |
Includes 4,130,000 shares held by AMTT Digital A Limited,
which is owned and controlled by Jian Wu. |
Changes in Control
Pursuant to an option agreement, dated May 4, 2010, among TEC,
our controlling shareholder, Mr. Hua Peng Phillip Wong, and our Chairman, Mr.
Lu, Mr. Lu was granted an option to acquire 17,797,372 shares our common stock
currently owned by Mr. Wong for an aggregate exercise price of $1,000,000. Mr.
Lu may exercise this option, in whole but not in part, during the period
commencing on the 365th day following of the date of the option
agreement and ending on the second anniversary of the date thereof. Other than
the foregoing, we do not currently have any arrangements which if consummated
may result in a change of control of our Company.
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DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL
PERSONS
Directors and Executive Officers
The following sets forth information about our directors and
executive officers as of the date of this report:
| NAME |
AGE |
POSITION |
| Chun Lu |
36 |
Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer |
| Yuhua Yang |
34 |
Chief Financial Officer |
| Xiaoxiang Liu |
40 |
Director |
| Wei Zhang |
41 |
Director |
| Debin Chen |
39 |
Vice President of Sales
and Marketing |
| Jianming Wang |
36 |
Chief Operating Officer |
| Baojia He |
58 |
Chief Technology Officer
|
Mr. Chun Lu. Mr. Lu has been our Chairman since May 4,
2010 and has served as the President of our subsidiary TEC Tower, since its
inception in 2006. Prior to joining us, Mr. Lu was the general manager at
Hangzhou Tianye Communication Equipment Co. from January 2002 to March 2006.
Mr. Lu holds a bachelors degree from Zhejiang Industrial and Commerce
University in International Trade.
Mr. Yuhua Yang. Mr. Yang has served as our Chief
Financial Officer since May 4, 2010 and has served as the Director of Finance of
our subsidiary TEC Tower, since February 2010. Prior to joining us, Mr. Yang
worked as the chief accountant at Yancheng Casing Co. from December 2003 to
February 2010. Mr. Yang holds a bachelors degree from the College of Finance
and Economy at Lianyungang City, majoring in Taxation.
Mr. Xiaoxiang Liu. Mr. Liu has served as our Director
since May 4, 2010 and has served as the General Manager of our subsidiary TEC
Tower since 2008, and our Chief Administrative Officer since May 4, 2010.. Prior
to joining us, Mr. Liu served as the president of Jingde County Branch of
Industrial Commercial and Business Bank August 2005 December 2007, and as a
customer manager at the same branch from July 2003 to August 2005. Mr. Liu holds
a bachelors degree in Economics from the Open University of China in 2004 and
is a member of the Anhui Abacus Association.
Mr. Wei Zhang. Mr. Zhang has served as our Director
since May 4, 2010 and has provided consulting services to our subsidiary Anhui
TEC Tower Co., Ltd, since its inception in 2006. Prior to joining us, Mr. Zhang
worked from 2000 and 2009, as a service manager for the Beijing Chaowai Railway.
Mr. Zhang holds a bachelors degree in Business Administration from the Peking
University.
Mr. Debin Chen. Mr. Chen has served as our Vice
President of Sales and Marketing since May 4, 2010 and has served in the same
capacity for our subsidiary TEC Tower since September 2009. Prior to joining us,
Mr. Chen served as the country manager, Bolivia and regional sales manager,
North and South America for Huawei from June 1996 to July 2009. We believe that
Mr. Chens strong overseas sales experience will help drive our overseas
operations. Mr. Chen holds a Bachelors degree from Chengdu University of
Science and Technology in Machinery Design and Manufacture.
Jianming Wang. Mr. Wang has served as our Chief
Operating Officer since May 4, 2010 and has served our subsidiary, TEC Tower, in
the same capacity, since December 2009. Prior to joining us, Mr. Wang worked at
Huawei, from 2001 through 2009, as Service Sales Director of Sub-Saharan Region,
Service Director of MTN Key Accounts, and Director of Global Service Sales. Mr.
Wang earned a Bachelors degree from Zhejiang University in Office Automation
and an MBA from University of Pretoria.
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Mr. Baojia He. Mr. He has served as our Chief Technology Officer since May 4, 2010 and has served as the Vice President of Research and Development of our subsidiary TEC Tower, since 2009. Prior to joining us, Mr. He served as the Vice
President of Technology at Jiangsu Taihu Tower from March 2005 to April 2007.
Family Relationships
There is no family relationship among any of our officers or directors.
Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings
To the best of our knowledge, none of our directors or executive officers has been convicted in a criminal proceeding, excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors, or has been a party to any judicial or administrative proceeding during the
past ten years that resulted in a judgment, decree or final order enjoining the person from future violations of, or prohibiting activities subject to, federal or state securities laws, or a finding of any violation of federal or state securities
laws, except for matters that were dismissed without sanction or settlement. Except as set forth in our discussion below in Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence Transactions with Related
Persons, none of our directors, director nominees or executive officers has been involved in any transactions with us or any of our directors, executive officers, affiliates or associates which are required to be disclosed pursuant to the
rules and regulations of the SEC.
Governance Structure
The Company is governed by a Board of Directors that currently consists of three members: Chun Lu, Wei Zhang and Xiaoxiang Liu, with Mr. Lu serving as Board Chairman and Mr. Zhang serving as Lead Director. None of the Companys directors are
independent as that term is defined by the Nasdaq Stock Market Rules, however the Company intends to appoint one or more independent directors in the near future. The Board may also establish and delegate some of its functions to various
committees.
The Board believes the interests of all stockholders are best served at the present time through a leadership model with a combined Chairman/CEO position and a Lead Director. However, the Board retains authority to amend the By-Laws to separate the
positions of Chairman and CEO at any time. The current CEO possesses an in-depth knowledge of the Company, its integrated operations in China, and the array of challenges to be faced, gained through over 15 years of successful experience. The Board
believes that these experiences and other insights put the CEO in the best position to provide broad leadership for the Board as it considers strategy and as it exercises its fiduciary responsibilities to its stockholders.
The Board established the role of Lead Director and has appointed Mr. Wei Zhang, to serve in this capacity to remain in the position at least through the annual meeting of stockholders. The Leading Directors duties include chairing executive
sessions of the independent directors; chairing meetings of the Board in the absence of the Chairman; and, working closely with the Chairman in developing Board agendas, topics, schedules, and in reviewing materials provided to the directors.
The Boards Role in Risk Oversight
The Board is charged with oversight of and safeguarding the assets of the Company and with maintaining appropriate financial and other controls, and conducting the Companys business wisely and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations
and proper governance. Included in these responsibilities is the Board of Directors oversight of the various risks facing the Company. In this regard, the Board seeks to understand and oversee critical business risks. The Board does not view
risk in isolation. Risks are considered in virtually every business decision and as part of the Companys business strategy. The Board recognizes that it is neither possible nor prudent to eliminate all risk. Indeed, purposeful and appropriate
risk-taking is essential for the Company to be competitive on a global basis and to achieve its objectives.
While the Board oversees risk management, Company management is charged with managing risk. The Company has robust internal processes and a strong internal control environment to identify and manage risks and to communicate with the Board. The Board monitors and evaluate the
effectiveness of the internal controls and the risk management program at least
annually. Management communicates routinely with the Board and individual
Directors on the significant risks identified and how they are being managed.
Directors are free to, and indeed often do, communicate directly with senior
management. The Board implements its risk oversight function as a whole but
intends to establish and delegate this risk oversight function to various
committees in the future.
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Director Qualifications
Directors are responsible for overseeing the Companys business
consistent with their fiduciary duty to shareowners. This significant
responsibility requires highly-skilled individuals with various qualities,
attributes and professional experience. The Board believes that there are
general requirements for service on the Companys Board of Directors that are
applicable to all Directors and that there are other skills and experience that
should be represented on the Board as a whole but not necessarily by each
Director. The Board considers the qualifications of Directors and Director
candidates individually and in the broader context of the Boards overall
composition and the Companys current and future needs.
Qualifications for All Directors
In its assessment of each potential candidate, the Board
considers the nominees judgment, integrity, experience, independence,
understanding of the Companys business or other related industries and such
other factors the Board determines are pertinent in light of the current needs
of the Board. The Board also takes into account the ability of a Director to
devote the time and effort necessary to fulfill his or her responsibilities to
the Company.
The Board requires that each Director be a recognized person of
high integrity with a proven record of success in his or her field. Each
Director must demonstrate respect for and an ability and willingness to learn
corporate governance requirements and practices, an appreciation of multiple
cultures and a commitment to ethical business practices. In addition to the
qualifications required of all Directors, the Board assesses intangible
qualities including the individuals ability to ask difficult questions and,
simultaneously, to work collegially.
The Board does not have a specific diversity policy, but
considers diversity of professional and academic experiences in evaluating
candidates for Board membership. Diversity is important because a variety of
points of view contribute to a more effective decision-making process.
Qualifications, Attributes, Skills and Experience to be
Represented on the Board as a Whole
The Board has identified particular qualifications, attributes,
skills and experience that are important to be represented on the Board as a
whole, in light of the Companys current needs and business priorities. The
Company is a U.S. public company that offers tower products to end users in the
electric transmission and wireless communications industry in China. Therefore,
the Board believes that a diversity of professional experiences in tower
construction and the electric transmission and wireless communications industry,
specific knowledge of key geographic growth areas, and knowledge of U.S. capital
markets and of U.S. accounting and financial reporting standards should be
represented on the Board.
Set forth below is a tabular disclosure summarizing some of the
specific qualifications, attributes, skills and experiences of our directors.
|
Director |
Titles |
Material Qualifications |
|
Chun Lu |
Chairman of the Board
Chief Executive Officer |
-
Co-founder of the Company
-
Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer of the Companys oldest subsidiary, TEC Tower, since its
incorporation
-
Holds a bachelors degree in
International Trade
-
Mr. Lu contributes invaluable
long-term knowledge of the Companys business and operations and extensive
experience in the communication and power equipment market
|
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|
Xiaoxiang Liu |
Director |
-
Holds a bachelors degree in
Economics
-
Experience in finance and
banking as head of a bank
-
Member of the Anhui Abacus
Association
-
Mr. Lius extensive
experience in the industrial financial market and strong knowledge of the
banking industry makes him a key member of our management staff and a
valuable member of our board of directors
|
|
Wei Zhang |
Lead Director Chief Administrative Officer |
|
Stockholder Communication with the Board of
Directors.
Stockholders may communicate with the Board by sending a letter
to our board of directors, c/o Corporate Secretary, Highland Ridge, Inc.,
Xinqiao Industrial Park, Jingde County, Anhui Province, 242600, People's
Republic of China, for submission to the board or committee or to any specific
director to whom the correspondence is directed. Stockholders communicating
through this means should include with the correspondence evidence, such as
documentation from a brokerage firm, that the sender is a current record or
beneficial stockholder of the Company. All communications received as set forth
above will be opened by the Corporate Secretary or her designee for the sole
purpose of determining whether the contents contain a message to one or more of
our directors. Any contents that are not advertising materials, promotions of a
product or service, patently offensive materials or matters deemed, using
reasonable judgment, inappropriate for the Board will be forwarded promptly to
the chairman of the Board, the appropriate committee or the specific director,
as applicable.
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Summary Compensation Table Fiscal Years Ended December 31,
2009 and 2008
The following table sets forth information concerning all cash
and non-cash compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to the named persons for
services rendered in all capacities during the noted periods. No other executive
officer received total annual salary and bonus compensation in excess of
$100,000.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-Equity
|
Qualified
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Incentive Plan
|
Deferred
|
|
|
|
Name and |
|
|
|
Stock |
Option
|
Compensation |
Compensation |
All Other
|
|
|
Principal |
|
Salary |
Bonus |
Awards |
Awards |
Earnings
|
Earnings
|
Compensation
|
Total |
|
Position |
Year |
($) |
($) |
($) |
($) |
($) |
($) |
($) |
($) |
|
Chun Lu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (1) |
2009 |
3,163 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3,163 |
|
2008 |
3,163 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3,163 |
|
Yuhua Yang Chief
Financial Officer (2) |
2009 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
2008 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Jiaojiao Jiao, |
2009 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0
|
|
former CEO and President(3) |
2008 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Michael Anthony, former CEO and President (4)
|
2009 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
2008 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0
|
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| (1) |
On May 4, 2010, we acquired TEC in a reverse acquisition
transaction that was structured as a share exchange and in connection with
that transaction, Mr. Lu became our President and Chairman, effective
immediately. Prior to the effective date of the reverse acquisition, Mr.
Lu served as President of TECs subsidiary TEC Tower. The annual, long
term and other compensation shown in this table include the amount Mr. Lu
received from such subsidiary prior to the consummation of the reverse
acquisition. |
| |
|
| (2) |
Mr. Yang was appointed as our Chief Financial Officer on
May 4, 2010, in connection with our reverse acquisition of TEC. |
| |
|
| (3) |
After the closing of the reverse acquisition of TEC on
May 4, 2010, Ms. Jiaojiao Jiao resigned from all offices she held with us
and from her position as our director, effective as of the tenth day
following the mailing of an Information Statement on Schedule
14f-1. |
| |
|
| (4) |
Mr. Michael Anthony served as our President and sole
director from October 13, 2007 until his resignation and appointment of
Ms. Jiao on January 13, 2010. |
Our top three most compensated executives, other than our CEO
and CFO, and our top two most compensated employees, other than the CEO, CFO and
the top three executives, are listed in the table below along with their
respective salary amounts for each of 2008 and 2009.
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non- |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Non-Equity
|
Qualified
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Incentive Plan
|
Deferred
|
|
|
| Name and |
|
|
|
Stock |
Option
|
Compensation |
Compensation |
All Other
|
|
| Principal |
|
Salary |
Bonus |
Awards |
Awards |
Earnings
|
Earnings
|
Compensation
|
Total |
| Position |
Year |
($) |
($) |
($) |
($) |
($) |
($) |
($) |
($) |
|
Xiaoxiang Liu, Chief
Administrative Officer |
2009 |
29,283 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
29,283 |
|
2008 |
29,283 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
29,283 |
|
Jianming Wang Chief
Operating Officer |
2009 |
58,565 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
58,565 |
|
2008 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Debin Chen, Vice
President of Sales and Marketing |
2009 |
117,130 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
117,130
|
|
2008 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Rundong Pan, Director of Integration |
2009 |
12,299 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
12,299 |
|
2008 |
12,299 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
12,299 |
|
Yueming Xu Director of Systems |
2009 |
10,542 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
10,542 |
|
2008 |
10,542 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
10,542 |
Summary of Employment Agreements and Material Terms
Prior to our reverse acquisition, our operating subsidiary was
a private limited company organized under the laws of the PRC, and in accordance
with PRC regulations, the salary of our executives was determined by our
shareholders. In addition, each employee is required to enter into an employment
agreement executed by our human
resources department and our financial department. Accordingly, all our employees, including Mr. Chun Lu, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Yuhua Yang, our Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Baojia He, our Chief Technology Officer, Mr.
Jianming Wang, Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Xiaoxiang Liu, our Chief Administrative Officer and Mr. Debin Chen, our Vice President of Sales and Marketing, have executed our employment agreement. Our employment agreements with our executives provide
the amount of each executive officers salary and establish their eligibility to receive a bonus. Mr. Lus employment agreement provides for an annual salary of RMB 21,600 (approximately $3,163), Mr. Yangs employment agreement
provides for an annual salary of RMB 18,000 (approximately $2,635), Mr. Hes employment agreement provides for an annual salary of RMB400,000 (approximately $58,565), Mr. Wangs employment agreement provides for an annual salary of
RMB400,000 (approximately $58,565), Ms. Lius employment agreement provides for an annual salary of RMB200,000 (approximately $29,283) and Mr. Chens employment agreement provides for an annual salary of RMB800,000(approximately
$117,130).
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Other than the salary and necessary social benefits required by the government, which are defined in the employment agreement, we currently do not provide other benefits to the officers at this time. Our executive officers are not entitled to
severance payments upon the termination of their employment agreements or following a change in control.
We have not provided retirement benefits (other than a state pension scheme in which all of our employees in China participate) or severance or change of control benefits to our named executive officers.
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year End
For the year ended December 31, 2009, no director or executive officer has received compensation from us pursuant to any compensatory or benefit plan. There is no plan or understanding, express or implied, to pay any compensation to any director or
executive officer pursuant to any compensatory or benefit plan, although we anticipate that we will compensate our officers and directors for services to us with stock or options to purchase stock, in lieu of cash.
Compensation of Directors
No member of our board of directors received any compensation for his services as a director during the year ended December 31, 2009.
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS,
AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
Transactions with Related Persons
The following includes a summary of transactions since the beginning of the 2009 year, or any currently proposed transaction, in which we were or are to be a participant and the amount involved exceeded or exceeds the lesser of $120,000 or one
percent of the average of our total assets at year end for the last two completed fiscal years, and in which any related person had or will have a direct or indirect material interest (other than compensation described under Executive
Compensation). We believe the terms obtained or consideration that we paid or received, as applicable, in connection with the transactions described below were comparable to terms available or the amounts that would be paid or received, as
applicable, in arms-length transactions.
-
On January 13, 2010, we entered into and closed a share purchase agreement with Michael Anthony, our CEO at the time, and certain accredited purchasers signatory thereto, pursuant to which, we sold an aggregate of 10,880,000 shares of our common
stock to the purchasers for a total of $225,000. In connection with the closing of the share purchase agreement, Mr. Anthony resigned from all positions in the Company held by him and Ms. Jiao was appointed as our President, Chief Executive
Officer, Treasurer and Secretary effective immediately. Mr. Anthony also resigned as the sole director of the Company and Ms. Jiao was appointed as the sole director and Chair of the Board of Directors effective ten (10) days following the filing
and mailing of the Schedule 14f-1 which we filed on January 13, 2010.
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|
|
Simultaneously with and as a condition to the closing of the share purchase agreement, we re-purchased 10,880,000 common shares from Corporate Services International Profit Sharing and Century Capital Partners, LLC, which are both
beneficially owned by Mr. Anthony, for an aggregate purchase price of $225,000, as contemplated by a repurchase agreement, dated January 13, 2010, by and among the Company, Corporate Services International Profit Sharing and Century Capital
Partners, LLC. Immediately following the closing of the share purchase agreement and the repurchase agreement, the Purchasers held 99% of our common stock resulting in a change in control of the Company.
|
| | | |
|
|
On May 4, 2010, our Chairman, Mr. Chun Lu, entered into an option agreement with TEC and Mr. Hua Peng Phillip Wong, our controlling shareholder, pursuant to which Mr. Lu was granted an option to acquire 17,797,372 shares our
common stock currently owned by Mr. Wong for an aggregate exercise price of $1,000,000. Mr. Lu may exercise this option, in whole but not in part, during the period commencing on the 365th day following of the date of the option
agreement and ending on the second anniversary of the date thereof.
|
| | | |
|
|
Prior to our reverse merger transaction and TECs acquisition of TEC Tower, TEC Tower was still a private company and loaned funds to certain of its officers, directors and control persons from time to time. Such amounts were
unsecured, interest free and had no fixed term of repayment. As at December 31, 2009, the following amounts were due and payable to the Company:
|
| | | |
|
|
$908,593 was due from Mr. Lu, our Chairman;
|
| | | |
|
|
$308,534 was due from Mr. Lus wife, Ms. Zhu Yi Ping; and
|
| | | |
|
|
$2,105,010 due from Anhui TaiKe Real Estate Co., Limited, an entity owned and controlled by Mr. Lu.
|
| | |
|
As of May 4, 2010, all such amounts were repaid to the Company in full in connection with the closing of the reverse merger transaction. We understand that the Company and its subsidiaries would have been prohibited from making
each of the foregoing loans under Section 402 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 (the Act). We confirm that the Company will comply with the requirements of the Act going forward.
|
Promoters and Certain Control Persons
We did not have any promoters at any time during the past five fiscal years.
Director Independence
We currently do not have any independent directors, as the term independent is defined by the rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
From time to time, we may become involved in various lawsuits and legal proceedings which arise in the ordinary course of business. However, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties and an adverse result in these or other matters may arise
from time to time that may harm our business. We are currently not aware of any such legal proceedings or claims that we believe will have a material adverse affect on our business, financial condition or operating results.
MARKET PRICE AND DIVIDENDS ON OUR COMMON EQUITY
AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
Market Information
Our common stock is quoted under the symbol HGHN on the Electronic Bulletin Board maintained by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, but had not been traded in the Over-The-Counter market except on a limited and sporadic basis.
The CUSIP number is 430744102.
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The prices below prices reflect inter-dealer prices, without
retail mark-up, mark-down or commission, and may not represent actual
transactions.
| |
|
Closing Bid
Prices(1) |
|
| |
|
High |
|
|
Low |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Year Ended December 31, 2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| First Quarter |
|
1.10 |
|
|
0.30 |
|
| Second Quarter (through May 4, 2010) |
|
N/A |
|
|
N/A |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Year Ended December 31, 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| First Quarter |
|
0.35 |
|
|
0.35 |
|
| Second Quarter |
|
0.35 |
|
|
0.35 |
|
| Third Quarter |
|
N/A |
|
|
N/A |
|
| Fourth Quarter |
|
0.40 |
|
|
0.30 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Year Ended December 31, 2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| First Quarter |
|
N/A |
|
|
N/A |
|
| Second Quarter |
|
N/A |
|
|
N/A |
|
| Third Quarter |
|
1.01 |
|
|
0.51 |
|
| Fourth Quarter |
|
0.90 |
|
|
0.51 |
|
________________
(1) The above table sets forth the range of high and low
closing bid prices per share of our common stock as reported by
www.quotemedia.com for the periods indicated.
Holders
As of May 4, 2010 there were approximately 127 stockholders of
record of our common stock. This number does not include shares held by
brokerage clearing houses, depositories or others in unregistered form.
Dividends
We have never declared or paid a cash dividend. Any future
decisions regarding dividends will be made by our board of directors. We
currently intend to retain and use any future earnings for the development and
expansion of our business and do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the
foreseeable future. Our board of directors has complete discretion on whether to
pay dividends, subject to the approval of our stockholders. Even if our board of
directors decides to pay dividends, the form, frequency and amount will depend
upon our future operations and earnings, capital requirements and surplus,
general financial condition, contractual restrictions and other factors that the
board of directors may deem relevant.
Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation
Plans
We do not have in effect any compensation plans under which our
equity securities are authorized for issuance and we do not have any outstanding
stock options.
RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES
Reference is made to the disclosure set forth under Item 3.02
of this report, which disclosure is incorporated by reference into this
section.
DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES
Capital Stock
We are authorized to issue up to 300,000,000 shares of common
stock, par value $0.001 per share. Each outstanding share of common stock
entitles the holder thereof to one vote per share on all matters. Our bylaws
provide that any vacancy occurring in the board 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. Stockholders do not have preemptive rights to purchase
shares in any future issuance of our common stock.
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The holders of shares of our common stock are entitled to dividends out of funds legally available when and as declared by our board of directors. Our board of directors has never declared a dividend and does not anticipate declaring a dividend in
the foreseeable future. Should we decide in the future to pay dividends, as a holding company, our ability to do so and meet other obligations depends upon the receipt of dividends or other payments from our operating subsidiary and other holdings
and investments. In addition, our operating subsidiary in the PRC, from time to time, may be subject to restrictions on their ability to make distributions to us, including as a result of restrictive covenants in loan agreements, restrictions on the
conversion of local currency into U.S. dollars or other hard currency and other regulatory restrictions. In the event of our liquidation, dissolution or winding up, holders of our common stock are entitled to receive, ratably, the net assets
available to stockholders after payment of all creditors.
All of the issued and outstanding shares of our common stock are duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable. To the extent that additional shares of our common stock are issued, the relative interests of existing stockholders
will be diluted.
We are authorized to issue up to 10,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock. On August 1, 2008, the Board designated 1,000,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock, with super voting rights of ten (10) votes per share, convertible into ten (10) shares of
common stock per share. On August 12, 2008 the Company issued the 1,000,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock to Corporate Services International Profit Sharing Plan, a company owned and controlled by our Michael Antony, our CEO at the time, in
exchange for a $30,000 capital contribution. On November 20, 2008, Corporate Services International Profit Sharing Plan converted the Series B Preferred Stock into 10,000,000 shares of common stock. None of our preferred stock is outstanding.
Anti-Takeover Effects of Various Provisions of Delaware Law and Our Certificate of Incorporation and ByLaws
Provisions of the DGCL and our Certificate of Incorporation and By-Laws could make it more difficult to acquire us by means of a tender offer, a proxy contest or otherwise, or to remove incumbent officers and directors. These provisions, summarized
below, would be expected to discourage certain types of coercive takeover practices and takeover bids our board of directors may consider inadequate and to encourage persons seeking to acquire control of us to first negotiate with us. We believe
that the benefits of increased protection of our ability to negotiate with the proponent of an unfriendly or unsolicited proposal to acquire or restructure us will outweigh the disadvantages of discouraging takeover or acquisition proposals because,
among other things, negotiation of these proposals could result in an improvement of their terms.
Board Vacancies May be Filled by Remaining Directors
Our Certificate of Incorporation and By-Laws provide that any vacancies, including any newly created directorships, on the board of directors, may be filled by the affirmative vote of the majority of the remaining directors then in office, even if
such directors constitute less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director.
Stockholder Action
Our Certificate of Incorporation and By-Laws precludes shareholders who in the aggregate hold less than a 25% of our outstanding shares from calling special shareholder meetings. Shareholders may act by written consent without providing prior notice
to other shareholders, however, if such action is not by unanimous consent, the non-voting shareholders must be given notice of such action in accordance with DGCL Section 228(c).
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No Cumulative Voting
The DGCL provides that stockholders are denied the right to cumulate votes in the election of directors unless our Certificate of Incorporation provides otherwise. Our Certificate of Incorporation does not provide for cumulative voting.
Amendments to the Certificate of Incorporation and By-Laws
Our Certificate of Incorporation and By-Laws require an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the voting power of the outstanding shares to amend certain provisions of our Certificate of Incorporation or By-Laws, including the ability of stockholders to
call special meetings or act by written consent, the size of the board, the director removal provisions, filling vacancies on the board, indemnification of directors and officers, advance notice provisions and supermajority voting requirements.
Anti-takeover Effects of Delaware Law
We are subject to Section 203 of the DGCL, an anti-takeover statute. In general, Section 203 of the DGCL prohibits a publicly-held Delaware corporation from engaging in a business combination with an interested stockholder
for a period of three years following the time the person became an interested stockholder, unless (with certain exceptions) the business combination or the transaction in which the person became an interested stockholder is approved in a prescribed
manner. Generally, a business combination includes a merger, asset or stock sale or other transaction resulting in a financial benefit to the interested stockholder. Generally, an interested stockholder is a person who,
together with affiliates and associates, owns (or within three years prior to the determination of interested stockholder status did own) 15% or more of a corporations voting stock. The existence of this provision would be expected to have an
anti-takeover effect with respect to transactions not approved in advance by the board of directors, including discouraging attempts that might result in a premium over the market price for the shares of common stock held by stockholders.
Transfer Agent And Registrar
Our independent stock transfer agent is Interwest Stock Transfer Co., Inc. Their mailing address is 1981 Murray Holladay Road, Suite 100, Salt Lake City, UT 84117, and their phone number is (801)272-9294.
INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
Highland Ridge, Inc. is a Delaware corporation. Section 102(b)(7) of the Delaware General Corporation Law or the DGCL, permits a corporation to provide in its certificate of incorporation that a director of the corporation shall not be personally
liable to the corporation or its stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director, except for liability for any of the following:
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any breach of the director's duty of loyalty to the corporation or its stockholders;
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acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law;
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payments of unlawful dividends or unlawful stock repurchases or redemptions under Section 174 of the DGCL; or
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any transaction from which the director derived an improper personal benefit.
Under the DGCL, any repeal or modification of such provisions will not adversely affect any right or protection of a director for or with respect to any acts or omissions of such director occurring prior to such amendment or repeal.
Our certificate of incorporation provides that no director shall be personally liable to us or any of our stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty by such director as a director, except for any (a) breach of the director's duty
of loyalty to the Corporation or its stockholders; (b) for acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law; (c) pursuant to Section 174 or the DGCL; or (d) for any transaction from which the
director derived an improper benefit.
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Under Section 145 of the DGCL, a corporation may indemnify any individual made a party or threatened to be made a party to any type of proceeding, other than an action by or in the right of the corporation, because he or she is or was an officer,
director, employee or agent of the corporation or was serving at the request of the corporation as an officer, director, employee or agent of another corporation or entity against expenses, judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually
and reasonably incurred in connection with such proceeding: (1) if he or she acted in good faith and in a manner he or she reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation; or (2) in the case of a criminal
proceeding, he or she had no reasonable cause to believe that his or her conduct was unlawful. A corporation may indemnify any individual made a party or threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action or suit brought by
or in the right of the corporation because he or she was an officer, director, 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 or other
entity, against expenses actually and reasonably incurred in connection with such action or suit if he or she acted in good faith and in a manner he or she reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation,
provided that such indemnification will be denied if the individual is found liable to the corporation unless, in such a case, the court determines the person is nonetheless entitled to indemnification for such expenses. A corporation must indemnify
a present or former director or officer who successfully defends himself or herself in a proceeding to which he or she was a party because he or she was a director or officer of the corporation against expenses actually and reasonably incurred by
him or her. Expenses incurred by an officer or director, or any employees or agents as deemed appropriate by the board of directors, in defending civil or criminal proceedings may be paid by the corporation in advance of the final disposition of
such proceedings upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of such director, officer, employee or agent to repay such amount if it shall ultimately be determined that he or she is not entitled to be indemnified by the corporation. The Delaware
law regarding indemnification and expense advancement is not exclusive of any other rights which may be granted by our restated certificate of incorporation or restated bylaws, a vote of stockholders or disinterested directors, agreement or
otherwise.
Our restated bylaws provide that we must indemnify our former and present directors and officers against any and all expenses, judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by any such director or officer in
connection with any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, to the fullest extent permitted by the laws of Delaware. We have undertaken to pay any expenses reasonably incurred by a director or officer in defending a civil or
criminal action, suit, or proceeding in advance of the final disposition of such action, suit, or proceeding upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of such director or officer to repay such amount, if it is ultimately determined that he or
she is not entitled to be indemnified by us. The provision of indemnification to persons under our restated bylaws does not limit or restrict in any way our power to indemnify them in any other way permitted by law. The Company has also entered into
separate agreements with certain directors indemnifying them to the fullest extent permitted by the foregoing. The Company has purchased director and officer liability insurance, as permitted by its bylaws.
Insofar as indemnification by us for liabilities arising under the Exchange Act may be permitted to our directors, officers and controlling persons pursuant to provisions of the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, or otherwise, we have been
advised that in the opinion of the SEC, such indemnification is against public policy and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification by such director, officer or controlling person of us 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 offered, we will, unless in the opinion of our counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to
a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by us is against public policy as expressed in the Exchange Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
At the present time, there is no pending litigation or proceeding involving a director, officer, employee or other agent of ours in which indemnification would be required or permitted. We are not aware of any threatened litigation or proceeding,
which may result in a claim for such indemnification.
CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS
ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
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ITEM 3.02 |
UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES |
On May 4, 2010, we entered into and closed a share exchange agreement, or the Share Exchange Agreement, with TEC, a Hong Kong limited company, and its sole shareholder, Mr. Hua Peng Phillip Wong, pursuant to which we acquired 100% of the issued and
outstanding capital stock of TEC in exchange for 19,194,421 shares of our common stock, par value $0.001, which constituted 63.6% of our issued and outstanding capital stock on a fully-diluted basis as of and immediately after the consummation
of the transactions contemplated by the Share Exchange Agreement. Immediately following closing of the reverse acquisition of TEC, Mr. Wong transferred 1,397,049 of the shares issued to him under the share exchange to certain persons who provided
prior services to TEC and its subsidiaries, pursuant to a side letter agreement among Mr. Wong and such service providers, dated May 4, 2010. As a result of this share transfer, Mr. Wong now holds 17,797,372 shares of our common stock constituting
58.9% of our issued and outstanding capital stock on a fully-diluted basis.
In instances described above where we issued securities in reliance upon Regulation D, we relied upon Rule 506 of Regulation D of the Securities Act. The stockholder who received the securities in such instance made representations in substance,
that (a) the stockholder is acquiring the securities for his, her or its own account for investment and not for the account of any other person and not with a view to or for distribution, assignment or resale in connection with any distribution
within the meaning of the Securities Act, (b) the stockholder agrees not to sell or otherwise transfer the purchased shares unless they are registered under the Securities Act and any applicable state securities laws, or an exemption or exemptions
from such registration are available, (c) the stockholder has knowledge and experience in financial and business matters such that he, she or it is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of an investment in us, (d) the stockholder had access to
all of our documents, records, and books pertaining to the investment and was provided the opportunity ask questions and receive answers regarding the terms and conditions of the offering and to obtain any additional information which we possessed
or were able to acquire without unreasonable effort and expense, and (e) the stockholder has no need for the liquidity in its investment in us and could afford the complete loss of such investment. Management made the determination that the
investors in instances where we relied on Regulation D are accredited investors (as defined in Regulation D) based upon managements inquiry into their sophistication and net worth. In addition, there was no general solicitation or advertising
for securities issued in reliance upon Regulation D.
In instances described above where we indicate that we relied upon Section 4(2) of the Securities Act in issuing securities, our reliance was based upon the following factors: (a) the issuance of the securities was an isolated private transaction by
us which did not involve a public offering; (b) there were only a limited number of offerees; (c) there were no subsequent or contemporaneous public offerings of the securities by us; (d) the securities were not broken down into smaller
denominations; and (e) the negotiations for the sale of the stock took place directly between the offeree and us.
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ITEM 5.01 |
CHANGES IN CONTROL OF REGISTRANT |
Reference is made to the disclosure set forth under Item 2.01 of this report, which disclosure is incorporated herein by reference. As a result of the closing of the reverse acquisition with TEC, and his subsequent transfer of a portion of his
shares, the former shareholder of TEC owns 58.9% of the total outstanding shares of our capital stock and 58.9% total voting power of all our outstanding voting securities.
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ITEM 5.02 |
DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY
ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS |
Upon the closing of the reverse acquisition on May 4, 2010, Ms. Jiaojiao Jiao, our sole director and officer, resigned from all offices of the Company that she held. On May 4, 2010, Ms. Jiao also resigned as the sole director of the Company,
effective ten (10) days following the filing and mailing of an information statement on Schedule 14f-1, and Mr. Chun Lu, was appointed as Director and Chair of our Board of Directors, effective immediately. Ms. Jiaos resignation was not in
connection with any known disagreement with us on any matter.
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A copy of this report has been provided to Ms. Jiao. Ms. Jiao has been provided with the opportunity to furnish us as promptly as possible with a letter addressed to us stating whether she agrees with the statements made by us in this report, and if
not, stating the respects in which she does not agree. No such letter has been received by us.
Also upon the closing of the reverse acquisition, our board of directors increased its size to 3 members and appointed Mr. Xiaoxiang Liu and Mr. Wei Zhang to fill the vacancies created by such increase, effective as of the effective date of Ms.
Jiaos resignation., and Mr. Wei Zhang will serve as the Companys lead director.
In addition, our board of directors appointed Mr. Lu to serve as our Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Yuhua Yang to serve as our Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary, Mr. Baojia He to serve as our Chief Technology Officer, Mr Jianming Wang
to serve as our Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Xiaoxiang Liu to serve as our Chief Administrative Officer and Mr. Debin Chen to serve as our Vice President of Sales and Marketing, effective immediately at the closing of the reverse acquisition.
For certain biographical and other information regarding the newly appointed officers and directors, see the disclosure under Item 2.01 of this report, which disclosure is incorporated herein by reference.
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ITEM 5.03 |
AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR BYLAWS; CHANGE IN
FISCAL YEAR |
On May 4, 2010, our board of directors approved a change in our fiscal year end from September 30 to December 31. These changes are being effectuated in connection with the reverse acquisition transaction described in Item 2.01 above.
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ITEM 5.05 |
AMENDMENTS TO THE REGISTRANTS CODE OF ETHICS, OR WAIVER OF A
PROVISION OF THE CODE OF ETHICS.
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On May 4, 2010, our board of directors adopted a code of ethics that applies to all of our directors, officers and employees, including our principal executive officer, principal financial officer, and principal accounting officer or controller, or
persons performing similar functions. The code of ethics addresses, among other things, ethical conduct, conflicts of interest, compliance with laws, regulations and policies, including disclosure requirements under the federal securities laws,
confidentiality, trading on inside information, and reporting of violations of the code. A copy of the Code of Ethics is filed as Exhibit 14 to this report.
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ITEM 5.06 |
CHANGE IN SHELL COMPANY STATUS |
Reference is made to the disclosure set forth under Item 2.01 and 5.01 of this report, which disclosure is incorporated herein by reference.
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ITEM 9.01 |
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS |
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(a) |
Financial Statements of Business Acquired
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Filed herewith are Audited consolidated financial statements of Anhui TEC Tower, Co. Ltd. for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008.
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(b) |
Pro Forma Financial Information
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Filed herewith is the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information of the Company and its subsidiaries.
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(d) |
Exhibits
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| Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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| 2.1* |
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Agreement and Plan of Merger,
dated February 6, 2008, between the Company and Americom Networks
International, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the
Companys 10-Q filed on September 22, 2008). |
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| 2.2 |
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Share Exchange Agreement, dated
May 4, 2010, among the Company, TEC Technology Limited and its
shareholders. |
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| 3.1* |
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Articles of Incorporation of
the Company, as filed with the Secretary of State of Delaware on January
31, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the current report
on Form 8-K filed by the Company on April 7, 2008). |
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| 3.2* |
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Certificate of Amendment to
Articles of Incorporation, as filed with the Secretary of State of
Delaware on August 1, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of
the current report on Form 8-K filed by the Company on April 7, 2008)
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| 3.3* |
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Amended and Restated Bylaws of
the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Companys
10-Q filed on September 22, 2008). |
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| 10.1* |
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Stock Purchase Agreement, dated
January 13, 2010, by and among the Company, Michael Anthony and the
accredited investors signatory thereto (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.1 to the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January
13, 2010). |
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| 10.2* |
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Repurchase Agreement, dated
January 13, 2010, among the Company, Corporate Services International
Profit Sharing and Century Capital Partners, LLC. (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K
filed on January 13, 2010) |
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| 10.3
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English Translation of Equity
Transfer Agreement, dated February 22, 2010, among Chun Lu and TEC
Technology Limited. |
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| 10.4 |
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Side Letter, dated May 4, 2010,
among the Company, Asia Regal Holdings Limited, Kin Keung Lai and certain
transferees. |
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| 10.5
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English Translation of Loan
Contract, dated November 23, 2009, between Anhui TEC Tower Co. Ltd. and
China Everbright Bank. |
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| 10.6
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English Translation of RMB Loan
Contract, dated February 8, 2010, between Anhui TEC Tower Co. Ltd. and
Huishang Bank, Xuancheng Branch. |
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| 10.7
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English Translation of
Crediting Agreement, dated September 27, 2009, between Anhui TEC Tower Co. Ltd. and
China Merchants Bank, Hefei Sipailou Branch. |
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10.8
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Labor Contract, dated
January 1, 2010, between the Company and Chun Lu. |
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10.9 |
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Labor Contract, dated
September 9, 2009, between the Company and Debin Chen. |
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| 10.10 |
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English Translation of
Procurement Contract, dated June 23, 2009, between the Anhui TEC Tower Co.
Ltd. and ZTE (Shenzhen) Kangxun Telecom Co., Ltd. |
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| 10.11 |
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English Translation of
Technology Transfer (Patent Exploitation License) Contract (Valve Spring),
dated June 25, 2009, between Anhui TEC Tower Co. Ltd. and Anhui University
of Technology and Science |
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| 10.12 |
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English Translation of
Technology Transfer (Patent Exploitation License) Contract (Mechanical
Lift), dated June 25, 2009, between Anhui TEC Tower Co. Ltd. and Anhui
University of Technology and Science |
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| 10.13
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English Translation of
Technology Transfer (Patent Exploitation License) Contract (U-Shape Bolt),
dated June 25, 2009, between Anhui TEC Tower Co. Ltd. and Anhui University
of Technology and Science |
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| Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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| 10.14
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English Translation of Technology Transfer (Patent
Exploitation License) Contract (MDF Test Module), dated June 25, 2009,
between Anhui TEC Tower Co. Ltd. and Hangzhou Tianye Communication
Equipment Co. Ltd., |
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| 10.15
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English Translation of Technology Transfer (Patent
Exploitation License) Contract (MDF Security Unit), dated June 25, 2009,
between Anhui TEC Tower Co. Ltd. and Hangzhou Tianye Communication
Equipment Co. Ltd., |
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| 10.16 |
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Lease agreement, dated August 31, 2009,
between Mr. Chen and Mr. Jie Ding |
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| 14 |
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Code of Ethics of the Company adopted on May 4,
2010 |
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Subsidiaries of the Company |
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*incorporated by reference
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
TEC TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
By: /s/ Chun Lu
Chun Lu
Chief Executive Officer
Dated: May 10, 2010
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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Page |
| CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
ANHUI TEC TOWER CO., LIMITED FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009
AND 2008 |
F-2 |
| Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting
Firm |
F-4 |
| Consolidated Balance Sheets |
F-5 |
| Consolidated Statements of Income and Other
Comprehensive Income |
F-6 |
| Consolidated Statements of
Stockholders Equity |
F-7 |
| Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows |
F-8 |
| Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements |
F-9 |
| UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS |
F-25 |
| Introduction to Pro Forma Condensed
Combined Financial Statements |
F-25 |
| Pro Forma Condensed Combined Balance Sheet |
F-26 |
| Pro Forma Condensed Statements of
Operations and Comprehensive Loss |
F-27 |
| Notes to Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial
Statements |
F-28 |
F-1
ANHUI TEC TOWER CO., LIMITED
(Incorporated in the Peoples Republic of China)
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009 AND
DECEMBER 31, 2008
F-2
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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| REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM |
4 |
| CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS |
5 |
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND OTHER
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME |
6 |
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
7 |
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH
FLOWS |
8 |
| NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
9 |
F-3
Madsen & Associates CPAs, Inc.
684 East Vine Street #3, Murray, UT 84107 PHONE: (801) 268-2632 FAX: (801) 268-3978
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders
Anhui TEC Tower Co., Ltd (Incorporated in the Republic Peoples of China)
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Anhui TEC Tower Co., Limited and Subsidiary (the Company) as of December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008 and the consolidated statements of income and other comprehensive income,
consolidated stockholders equity and consolidated cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2009 to December 31, 2008. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Companys management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB). Those standards require that we plan and perform an audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are
free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis
for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the companys internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
An audit also 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, significant estimates made by management and evaluating
the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, these consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material aspects, the consolidated financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, and the consolidated results of its
operations and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
s/Madsen & Associates CPAs, Inc.
Madsen & Associates CPAs, Inc.
Salt Lake City, Utah
March 15, 2010
F-4
ANHUI TEC TOWER CO., LIMITED
(Incorporated in the Peoples Republic of China)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
DECEMBER 31, 2009 AND DECEMBER 31, 2008
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2009 |
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2008 |
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| ASSETS |
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| Current assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ |
161,133 |
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$ |
704,854 |
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Accounts receivables, net of allowance for
doubtful accounts |
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8,791,842 |
|
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1,533,071 |
|
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Inventory |
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7,066,787 |
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2,677,092 |
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Deposits and prepaid expenses |
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2,716,237 |
|
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645,339 |
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Other receivables |
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4,175,590 |
|
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1,830,149 |
|
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Taxes recoverables |
|
4,889 |
|
|
92,151 |
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| Total current assets |
$ |
22,916,478 |
|
$ |
7,482,656 |
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| Property and equipment |
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|
|
|
|
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Property and equipment, net of
accumulated depreciation |
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3,353,841 |
|
|
1,556,757 |
|
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Land use rights, net of accumulated
amortization |
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2,051,837 |
|
|
450,549 |
|
| |
|
5,405,678 |
|
|
2,007,306 |
|
| Total assets |
$ |
28,322,156 |
|
$ |
9,489,962 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |
|
|
|
|
|
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| Current liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Accounts payables |
$ |
5,012,224 |
|
|
588,830 |
|
|
Other payables and accrued
expenses |
|
2,285,500 |
|
|
3,677,141 |
|
|
Taxes payables |
|
1,306,915 |
|
|
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Customer deposits |
|
113,867 |
|
|
361,788 |
|
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Short term borrowings |
|
12,733,709 |
|
|
2,501,235 |
|
| |
$ |
21,452,215 |
|
$ |
7,128,994 |
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| Commitments and contingencies |
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| Stockholders' equity |
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|
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Common stock: $1 stated value 2,498,000 and 1,249,000
issued and outstanding at December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008
respectively |
$ |
1,548,760 |
|
$ |
1,249,000 |
|
|
Additional paid-in capital |
|
655,338 |
|
|
655,338 |
|
|
Retained earnings |
|
4,337,943 |
|
|
183,600 |
|
|
Accumulated other
comprehensive income |
|
327,900 |
|
|
273,030 |
|
| Total stockholders' equity |
|
6,869,941 |
|
|
2,360,968 |
|
| Total liabilities and
stockholders' equity |
$ |
28,322,156 |
|
$ |
9,489,962 |
|
See accompanying notes of these consolidated financial
statements
F-5
ANHUI TEC TOWER CO., LIMITED
(Incorporated in the Peoples Republic of China)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009 AND DECEMBER 31, 2008
| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
| Revenues |
$ |
22,380,597 |
|
$ |
8,319,915 |
|
| Cost of goods sold |
|
15,149,926 |
|
|
6,588,843 |
|
| Gross profit |
|
7,230,671 |
|
|
1,731,072 |
|
| Selling and marketing expenses |
|
(299,986 |
) |
|
(498,094 |
) |
| General and administrative
expenses |
|
(1,024,515 |
) |
|
(559,786 |
) |
| Net income from operations |
|
5,906,170 |
|
|
673,192 |
|
| Other income (expenses) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Government grant |
|
107,011 |
|
|
10,105 |
|
| Other income |
|
100,085 |
|
|
5,445 |
|
| Interest expense |
|
(479,526 |
) |
|
(525,506 |
) |
| Net other income (expenses)
|
|
(272,430 |
) |
|
(509,956 |
) |
| Net income before provision for income taxes
|
|
5,633,740 |
|
|
163,236 |
|
| Provision for income taxes
|
|
(1,479,397 |
) |
|
(40,739 |
) |
| Net income |
|
4,154,343 |
|
|
122,497 |
|
| Other comprehensive gain |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Foreign currency translation
gain |
|
220,550 |
|
|
150,533 |
|
| Comprehensive income |
$ |
4,374,893 |
|
$ |
273,030 |
|
| Weighted average numbers of common shares |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic |
|
1,498,800 |
|
|
1,249,000 |
|
| Diluted |
|
1,498,800 |
|
|
1,249,000 |
|
| Earnings per share |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Basic |
$ |
2.77 |
|
$ |
0.10 |
|
|
Diluted |
$ |
2.77 |
|
$ |
0.10 |
|
See accompanying notes of these consolidated financial
statements
F-6
ANHUI TEC TOWER CO., LIMITED
(Incorporated in the Peoples Republic of China)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009 AND DECEMBER 31, 2008
| |
|
Common stock |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated other |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Stated value : $1 |
|
|
Additional |
|
|
Retained |
|
|
comprehensive |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Shares |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
paid-in capital |
|
|
earnings |
|
|
income |
|
|
Total |
|
| Balance at January 1, 2008 |
|
1,249,000 |
|
$ |
1,249,000 |
|
$ |
655,338 |
|
$ |
61,103 |
|
$ |
122,497 |
|
$ |
2,087,938 |
|
| Net income for the year |
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
|
122,497 |
|
|
- |
|
|
122,497 |
|
| Foreign currency translation gain
|
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
|
150,533 |
|
|
150,533 |
|
| Balance at December 31, 2008 |
|
1,249,000 |
|
|
1,249,000 |
|
|
655,338 |
|
|
183,600 |
|
|
273,030 |
|
|
2,360,968 |
|
| Common stock issued for cash |
|
299,760 |
|
|
299,760 |
|
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
|
299,760 |
|
| Net income for the year |
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
|
4,154,343 |
|
|
- |
|
|
4,154,343 |
|
| Foreign currency translation gain
|
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
|
54,870 |
|
|
54,870 |
|
| Balance at December 31, 2009 |
|
1,548,760 |
|
$ |
1,548,760 |
|
$ |
655,338 |
|
$ |
4,337,943 |
|
$ |
327,900 |
|
$ |
6,869,941 |
|
See accompanying notes of these consolidated financial
statements
F-7
ANHUI TEC TOWER CO., LIMITED
(Incorporated in the Peoples Republic of China)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009 AND DECEMBER 31, 2008
|
Depreciation |
|
163,600 |
|
|
32,556 |
|
|
Amortization of intangible assets |
|
42,231 |
|
|
9,223 |
|
|
Changes in operating assets
and liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase in inventory |
|
(4,389,695 |
) |
|
(1,803,907 |
) |
|
(Increase) decrease in
deposits and prepaid expenses |
|
(2,070,898 |
) |
|
1,254,816 |
|
|
Increase in accounts receivables |
|
(7,258,771 |
) |
|
(221,124 |
) |
|
Decrease in construction in
progress |
|
- |
|
|
239,952 |
|
|
(Increase) decrease in other receivables |
|
(3,046,667 |
) |
|
1,220,535 |
|
|
Decrease (increase) in taxes
recoverables |
|
87,262 |
|
|
(92,151 |
) |
|
Increase in taxes payables |
|
1,306,915 |
|
|
7,811 |
|
|
Increase/(decrease) in
accounts payable |
|
4,423,394 |
|
|
(742,163 |
) |
|
(Decrease)/increase in customer deposits |
|
(247,921 |
) |
|
361,788 |
|
|
(Decrease)/increase in other
payables and accrued expenses |
|
(1,394,641 |
) |
|
658,094 |
|
| Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
|
|
(8,230,848 |
) |
|
1,047,927 |
|
| Cash flows from investing activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchases of property and equipment |
|
(1,960,684 |
) |
|
(950,304 |
) |
|
Purchase of land use rights
|
|
(1,643,546 |
) |
|
- |
|
| Net cash used in investing activities |
|
(3,604,230 |
) |
|
(950,304 |
) |
| Cash flows from financing activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from short term borrowings |
|
15,953,625 |
|
|
2,735,955 |
|
|
Repayment of short term
borrowings |
|
(5,721,151 |
) |
|
(2,405,880 |
) |
|
Common stock issued |
|
299,760 |
|
|
- |
|
| Net cash provided by financing
activities |
|
10,532,234 |
|
|
330,075 |
|
| Effects on exchange rate changes on cash |
|
162,101 |
|
|
251,669 |
|
| (Decrease) increase in cash and cash
equivalents |
|
(1,140,743 |
) |
|
679,367 |
|
| Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year |
|
704,854 |
|
|
25,487 |
|
| Cash and cash equivalents, end of
year |
|
($ 435,889 |
) |
$ |
704,854 |
|
| Supplementary disclosures of cash flow information:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash paid for interest |
$ |
479,526 |
|
$ |
525,506 |
|
|
Cash paid for income taxes |
$ |
118,263 |
|
$ |
137,916 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
` |
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes of these consolidated financial
statements
F-8
ANHUI TEC TOWER CO., LIMITED
(Incorporated in the Peoples Republic of China)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| 1. |
BUSINESS ORGANIZATION |
| |
|
|
|
Anhui TEC Tower Co., Limited (ATEC) (the Company) is
a private corporation, incorporated under the laws of the Peoples
Republic of China (PRC) on July 3, 2007. ATECs principal activities are
the development and manufacturing of mobile communication steel towers,
microwave towers, angle steel towers, steel pipe towers and transmission
cable towers. |
| |
|
|
|
On December 7, 2009, ATEC purchased a 90% equity interest
in Zheijiang TEC Tower Co., Limited (ZTEC), a PRC limited company with
Ms. Yiping Zhu a PRC individual and holder of the remaining 10% equity
interest in ZTEC. |
| |
|
|
|
ZTEC is incorporated in the Peoples Republic of China
with limited liability on December 7, 2009. ZTECs production facility is
still under construction and it has not yet commenced operations. ZTECs
main business will include the development and manufacturing of mobile
communication steel towers, microwave towers, angle steel towers, steel
pipe towers and transmission cable towers. |
| |
|
|
| 2. |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING
POLICIES |
| |
|
|
|
2.1 |
FISCAL YEAR |
| |
|
|
|
|
The Company has adopted December 31 as its fiscal year
end. |
| |
|
|
|
2.2 |
REPORTING ENTITY |
| |
|
|
|
|
The accompanying consolidated financial statements
include the following entities: |
|
Name of subsidiary |
Place of incorporation |
Registered capital |
Paid - in capital |
Date of incorporation |
Percentage of interest |
Principal activity |
|
Zhejiang TEC Tower Co ., Limited |
People's Republic of China |
RMB8,900,000 |
RMB1,780,000 |
December 7, 2009 |
90% directly |
The company has yet commenced its
business development and manufacturing of mobile communication steel
towers, microwave towers, angle steel towers, steel pipe towers and
transmission cable |
| |
2.3 |
BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION AND PRESENTATION |
| |
|
|
| |
|
The consolidated financial statements are prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United
States of America ("US GAAP"). All material inter-company transactions and
balances have been eliminated in consolidation. |
| |
|
|
| |
2.4 |
USE OF ESTIMATES |
| |
|
|
| |
|
The preparation of consolidated financial statements
requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported
amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and
liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported
amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual
results may differ from those estimates. |
| |
|
|
| |
2.5 |
ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL RISK |
| |
|
|
| |
|
The Companys business operations are conducted in the
PRC and are subject to special considerations and risks not typically
associated with companies in North America and Western Europe. Chinas
political, economic and legal environments may influence the Companys business,
financial condition and results of operations, including adverse effects
by changes in governmental policies in laws and regulations,
anti-inflationary measures, and rates and methods of taxation. |
F-9
ANHUI TEC TOWER CO., LIMITED
(Incorporated in the Peoples Republic of China)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| 2. |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(CONTINUED) |
| |
|
|
|
2.6 |
REVENUE RECOGNITION |
| |
|
|
|
|
The Companys revenue recognition policies are in
compliance with ASC 605. Sales revenue is recognized when all of the
following have occurred: (i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists,
(ii) delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, (iii) the price
is fixed or determinable, and (iv) the ability to collect is reasonably
assured. These criteria are generally satisfied at the time of shipment
when risk of loss and title passes to the customer. |
| |
|
|
|
|
The Company recognizes revenue when the goods are
delivered and title has passed. Sales revenue represents the invoiced
value of goods, net of a value-added tax (VAT). All of the Companys
products that are sold in the PRC are subject to a Chinese value-added tax
at a rate of 17% of the gross sales price or at a rate approved by the
Chinese local government. This VAT may be offset by the VAT paid by the
Company on raw materials and other materials included in the cost of
producing their finished product. |
| |
|
|
|
2.7 |
SHIPPING AND HANDLING |
| |
|
|
|
|
Shipping and handling costs related to costs of goods
sold are included in selling and marketing expenses which totaled $231,555
and $48,660 for the years ended December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008
respectively. |
| |
|
|
|
2.8 |
ADVERTISING |
| |
|
|
|
|
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and totaled
$2,913 and $1,627 for the years ended December 31, 2009 and December 31,
2008 respectively. |
| |
|
|
|
2.9 |
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COSTS |
| |
|
|
|
|
Research and development costs include costs incurred to
develop new products and are charged to operations when incurred. These
costs totaled $6,507 and $Nil as incurred for the years ended December 31,
2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively. The costs for development of new
products and substantial enhancements to existing products are expensed as
incurred until technological feasibility has been established, at which
time any additional costs would be capitalized. |
| |
|
|
|
2.10 |
GOVERNMENT GRANTS |
| |
|
|
|
|
Government grants represent local authority grants to the
company for infrastructure development. It is recognized on cash basis
when the local authority approves the grant to the company. |
| |
|
|
|
2.11 |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS |
| |
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash in bank and on
hand, demand deposits with banks and other financial institutions, and
short-term, highly liquid investments which are readily convertible into
known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of
changes in value, and have a short maturity of generally within three
months when acquired. |
| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
| Cash and bank balances |
$ |
161,133 |
|
$ |
704,854 |
|
F-10
ANHUI TEC TOWER CO., LIMITED
(Incorporated in the Peoples Republic of China)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| 2. |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(CONTINUED) |
| |
|
|
|
2.12 |
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME |
| |
|
|
|
|
The reporting currency of the Company is the U.S.
dollars. The functional currency of the Company is the Chinese Renminbi
(RMB). |
| |
|
|
|
|
For those entities whose functional currency is other
than the US dollars, all assets and liabilities are translated into U.S.
dollars at the exchange rate on the balance sheet date; shareholders
equity is translated at historical rates and items in the statements of
income and of cash flows are translated at the average rate for the
period. Because cash flows are translated based on the average translation
rate, amounts related to assets and liabilities reported in the statement
of cash flows will not necessarily agree with changes in the corresponding
balances in the balance sheet. Translation adjustments resulting from this
process are included in accumulated other comprehensive income in the
statement of shareholders equity. Transaction gains and losses that arise
from exchange rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency
other than the functional currency are included in the results of
operations as incurred. |
| |
|
|
|
|
Accumulated other comprehensive income in the
consolidated statement of shareholders equity amounted to $493,580 as of
December 31, 2009 and $273,030 as of December 31, 2008. The balance sheet
amounts with the exception of equity at December 31, 2009 and December 31,
2008 were translated at RMB6.82 to $1.00, respectively. The average
translation rates applied to the statements of income and of cash flows
for the years ended December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008 were RMB6.82
to $1.00 and RMB6.94 to $1.00 respectively. |
| |
|
|
|
2.13 |
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT |
| |
|
|
|
|
Property and equipment are stated at cost less
accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses.
.. |
| |
|
|
|
|
Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis over
the estimated useful life of the assets. |
| Assets Classifications |
|
Estimated useful life |
|
| |
|
|
|
| Buildings |
|
50 years |
|
| Plant and machinery |
|
5 years |
|
| Furniture, fixtures and office
equipment |
|
5 years |
|
| Motor vehicles |
|
5 years |
|
Any gain or loss arising on the sale or disposal of the asset
is included in the income statement in the period the item is sold or otherwise
disposed. Maintenance and repairs of property and equipment are charged to
operations when incurred.
F-11
ANHUI TEC TOWER CO., LIMITED
(Incorporated in the Peoples Republic of China)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| 2. |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) |
| |
|
|
| |
2.13 |
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (CONTINUED) |
| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
| Buildings |
$ |
2,425,451 |
|
$ |
1,012,828 |
|
| Plant and machinery |
|
1,062,185 |
|
|
605,872 |
|
| Furniture, fixtures and office
equipment |
|
61,455 |
|
|
56,964 |
|
| Motor vehicles |
|
87,257 |
|
|
- |
|
| |
|
3,636,348 |
|
|
1,675,664 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Less: Accumulated depreciation |
|
(282,507 |
) |
|
(118,907 |
) |
| Net book value |
$ |
3,353,841 |
|
$ |
1,556,757 |
|
Depreciation expense was $163,600 and $32,556 for the years
ended December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008 respectively.
Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense
as incurred, whereas major betterments are capitalized as additions to property
and equipment. The Company reviews its property and equipment whenever events or
changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of certain assets
might not be recoverable. In these instances, the Company recognizes an
impairment loss when it is probable that the estimated cash flows are less than
the carrying value of the asset. To date, no such impairment losses have been
recorded.
Private ownership of land is not permitted in the PRC.
Instead, the Company has leased three lots of land at Xinqiao industrial Park,
Jingde Country, Anhui Province. The cost of the first lot of land use rights
acquired in 2007 was $469,321 and the lease expires in 2056. The costs of the
second and the third of land use rights both acquired in 2009 were $821,655 and
$821,891 respectively and both leases expire in 2058.
Land use rights are amortized on the straight line basis over
their respective lease periods. The lease period of land use rights located in
an industrial park zone is 50 years.
| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Cost |
$ |
2,112,867 |
|
$ |
469,322 |
|
| Less: Accumulated amortization |
|
(61,030 |
) |
|
(18,773 |
) |
| Net book value |
$ |
2,051,837 |
|
$ |
450,549 |
|
Amortization expense was $42,231 and $9,223 for the years ended
December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008 respectively.
F-12
ANHUI TEC TOWER CO., LIMITED
(Incorporated in the Peoples Republic of China)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| 2. |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(CONTINUED) |
| |
|
|
|
2.15 |
LONG LIVED ASSETS |
| |
|
|
|
|
The Company reviews the carrying amount of its long-lived
assets, including intangibles, for impairment, each reporting period. An
asset is considered impaired when estimated future cash flows are less
than the carrying amount of the asset. In the event the carrying amount of
such asset is considered not recoverable, the asset is adjusted to its
fair value. Fair value is generally determined based on discounted future
cash flow. As of December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the Company
determined no impairment charges were necessary. |
| |
|
|
|
2.16 |
CAPITALIZED INTERNAL-USE SOFTWARE |
| |
|
|
|
|
The Company capitalizes certain costs incurred to
purchase or create internal-use software in accordance with ASC Topic
350-40, Internal Use Software. To date, such costs have included
external direct costs of materials and services incurred in the
implementation of internal-use software and are included within computer
hardware and software. Once the capitalization criteria have been met,
such costs are classified as software and are amortized on a straight-line
basis over five years once the software has been put into use. Subsequent
additions, modifications, or upgrades to internal-use software are
capitalized only to the extent that they allow the software to perform a
task it previously did not perform. Software maintenance and training
costs are expensed in the period in which they are incurred. |
| |
|
|
|
2.16 |
INVENTORY |
| |
|
|
|
|
Inventory consists primarily of raw materials, work in
progress, and finished goods. Raw materials are stated at cost. Cost
comprises direct materials and, where applicable direct labor costs and
applicable overhead costs that has been incurred in bringing the inventory
to its present location and condition. Finished goods are stated at the
lower of cost (determined on first in first out method) or market
value. |
| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
| Raw materials |
$ |
3,949,512 |
|
$ |
1,787,986 |
|
| Work in progress |
|
129,726 |
|
|
- |
|
| Finished goods |
|
2,987,549 |
|
|
889,106 |
|
| |
$ |
7,066,787 |
|
$ |
2,677,092 |
|
The Company provides for inventory losses based on obsolescence
and levels in excess of forecasted demand. In these cases, inventory is reduced
to estimated realizable value based on historical usage and expected demand.
Inherent in the Companys estimates of market value in determining inventory
valuation are estimates related to economic trends, future demand for the
Companys products, and technical obsolescence of products.
F-13
ANHUI TEC TOWER CO., LIMITED
(Incorporated in the Peoples Republic of China)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| 2. |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(CONTINUED) |
| |
|
|
|
2.17 |
ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS |
| |
|
|
|
|
The Company reduces gross trade accounts receivable by an
allowance for doubtful accounts. The allowance for doubtful accounts is
the Companys best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses in the
Companys existing accounts receivable. The Company reviews its allowance
for doubtful accounts on a regular basis and all past due balances are
reviewed individually for collectability. Account balances are charged off
against the allowance after all means of collection have been exhausted
and the potential for recovery is considered remote. Provisions for
doubtful accounts for the years ended December 31, 2009 and December 31,
2008 are $Nil. Bad debts written off for the years ended December 31, 2009
and December 31, 2008 are $40,292 and $Nil respectively. |
| |
|
|
|
|
Aging of accounts receivable is as
follows: |
| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
| within 3 months |
$ |
8,398,448 |
|
$ |
1,441,041 |
|
| within 3 - 6 months |
|
152,797 |
|
|
90,504 |
|
| over 12 months |
|
240,597 |
|
|
1,526 |
|
| |
$ |
8,791,842 |
|
$ |
1,533,071 |
|
| |
|
Accounts receivable includes the amounts of
$1,333,972(2008: $Nil) that was factored to the Industrial and Commercial
Bank , PRC for collection. |
| |
|
|
| |
2.18 |
DEPOSITS AND PREPAID
EXPENSES |
| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
| Guarantee deposits |
$ |
1,334,237 |
|
$ |
- |
|
| Advances to suppliers |
|
1,351,157 |
|
|
592,745 |
|
| Prepayment for purchase of assets
|
|
13,570 |
|
|
- |
|
| Advances to logistic service providers |
|
9,938 |
|
|
44,208 |
|
| Utility deposits |
|
7,335 |
|
|
7,335 |
|
| Others |
|
- |
|
|
1,051 |
|
| |
$ |
2,716,237 |
|
$ |
645,339 |
|
Guarantee deposits are provided to financial institutions in
return for issuance of a corporate guarantee to financiers. Advances on
inventory purchases are down payments or deposits for inventory purchases. The
inventory is normally delivered within one to two months after the payments have
been made
F-14
ANHUI TEC TOWER CO., LIMITED
(Incorporated in the Peoples Republic of China)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| 2. |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) |
| |
|
| |
2.19 |
OTHER RECEIVABLES |
| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
| Due from related parties |
$ |
3,322,137 |
|
$ |
1,736,272 |
|
| Loan due from third parties |
|
195,111 |
|
|
14,670 |
|
| Due from employee |
|
655,238 |
|
|
71,311 |
|
| Others |
|
3,104 |
|
|
7,896 |
|
| |
$ |
4,175,590 |
|
$ |
1,830,149 |
|
| |
|
Due from related parties and third parties are unsecured
advances, interest free and without fixed terms of repayment and are for
the specific business purposes. Due from employees are the amounts
advanced for business transactions on behalf of the company and will be
reconciled on the completion of business transactions. |
| |
|
|
| |
2.20 |
TAXES RECOVERABLE |
| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| VAT recoverable |
$ |
2,711 |
|
$ |
21,148 |
|
| Enterprise income tax recoverable |
|
- |
|
|
71,003 |
|
| Individual income tax recoverable
|
|
2,178 |
|
|
- |
|
| |
$ |
4,889 |
|
$ |
92,151 |
|
| |
2.21 |
OTHER PAYABLES AND ACCRUED
EXPENSES |
| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
| Due to related parties |
$ |
- |
|
$ |
2,834,911 |
|
| Land use rights payable |
|
1,350,146 |
|
|
- |
|
| Loans due to third parties |
|
880,200 |
|
|
440,100 |
|
| Due to employees |
|
18,015 |
|
|
355,781 |
|
| Wage accruals |
|
27,596 |
|
|
42,162 |
|
| Others |
|
9,543 |
|
|
4,187 |
|
| |
$ |
2,285,500 |
|
$ |
3,677,141 |
|
Due to related parties and loans due to third parties are
unsecured, short term loans, interest free and without a fixed term of repayment
and are for specific business purposes. Land use rights payable represent the
unpaid balance of land use rights due to the local government.
F-15
ANHUI TEC TOWER CO., LIMITED
(Incorporated in the Peoples Republic of China)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| 2. |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) |
| |
|
| |
2.22 |
TAXES PAYABLE |
| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Enterprise income tax payable |
$ |
1,290,966 |
|
$ |
- |
|
| City maintenance and construction levies payable |
|
7,157 |
|
|
- |
|
| Education levies payable |
|
8,792 |
|
|
- |
|
| |
$ |
1,306,915 |
|
$ |
- |
|
| |
2.23 |
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS |
| |
|
|
| |
|
The Company follows paragraph 825-10-50-10 of the FASB
Accounting Standards Codification for disclosures about fair value of its
financial instruments and paragraph 820-10-35-37 of the FASB Accounting
Standards Codification (Paragraph 820-10-35-37) to measure the fair
value of its financial instruments. Paragraph 820-10- 35-37 establishes a
framework for measuring fair value in accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP), and expands
disclosures about fair value measurements. To increase consistency and
comparability in fair value measurements and related disclosures,
Paragraph 820-10-35-37 establishes a fair value hierarchy which
prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value
into three (3) broad levels. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest
priority to quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical
assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. The
three (3) levels of fair value hierarchy defined by Paragraph 820-10-35-37
are described below: |
| |
|
|
| |
|
Level 1 Quoted market prices available in active markets
for identical assets or liabilities as of the reporting date. |
| |
|
|
| |
|
Level 2 Pricing inputs other than quoted prices in active
markets included in Level 1, which are either directly or indirectly
observable as of the reporting. |
| |
|
|
| |
|
Level 3 Pricing inputs that are generally observable
inputs and not corroborated by market data. |
| |
|
|
| |
|
The carrying amounts of the Companys financial assets
and liabilities, such as cash and accrued expenses, approximate their fair
values because of the short maturity of these instruments. |
| |
|
|
| |
|
The Company does not have any assets or liabilities
measured at fair value on a recurring or a non-recurring basis,
consequently, the Company did not have any fair value adjustments for
assets and liabilities measured at fair value at December 31, 2009 or
December 31, 2008, nor gains or losses are reported in the statement of
operations that are attributable to the change in unrealized gains or
losses relating to those assets and liabilities still held at the
reporting date for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009 or December 31,
2008 |
| |
|
|
| |
2.24 |
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION |
| |
|
|
| |
|
At December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the Company
had no stock-based compensation plans. |
| |
|
|
| |
2.25 |
RETIREMENT BENEFIT COSTS |
| |
|
|
| |
|
PRC state managed retirement benefit programs are defined
contribution programs and the payments to these programs are charged as
expenses when employees have rendered service entitling them to the
contribution. |
F-16
ANHUI TEC TOWER CO., LIMITED
(Incorporated in the Peoples Republic of China)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
2. |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
|
| | | |
|
2.26 |
INCOME TAXES
|
| | | |
| |
The Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes (SFAS 109) and FASB Interpretation 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes that require
recognition of deferred income tax liabilities and assets for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between income tax basis and financial reporting basis of assets and liabilities. Provision for income taxes consist of taxes
currently due plus deferred taxes. Since the Company had no operations within the United States there is no provision for US income taxes and there are no deferred tax amounts as of December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008.
|
| | | |
| |
The provision for income tax is based on the results for the year as adjusted for items, which are non-assessable or disallowed. It is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet
date. Deferred tax is accounted for using the balance sheet liability method in respect of temporary differences arising from differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax
basis used in the computation of assessable tax profit. In principle, deferred tax liabilities are recognized for all taxable temporary differences, and deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be
available against which deductible temporary differences can be utilized.
|
| | | |
| |
Deferred income taxes are calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the period when the asset is realized or the liability is settled. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the income statement, except when it
related to items credited or charged directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when they relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority and the
Company intends to settle its current tax assets and liabilities on a net basis.
|
| | | |
|
2.27 |
PRODUCT WARRANTIES
|
| | | |
| |
Substantially all of the Companys products are covered by a standard warranty of 2 years for products. In the event of a failure of products covered by this warranty, the Company must repair or replace the software or
products or, if those remedies are insufficient, and at the discretion of the Company, provide a refund. The Company provides Nil% of sales income for product warranties for the year ended December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008 in the warranty
reserve to reflect estimated material and labor costs of maintenance for potential or actual product issues but for which the Company expects to incur an obligation. No product warranty reserve was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2009 and
December 31, 2008.
|
| | | |
|
2.28 |
RELATED PARTIES
|
| | | |
| |
Parties are considered to be related to the company if the company has the ability, directly or indirectly, to control the party, or exercise significant influence over the party in making financial and operating decisions, or
where the company and the party are subject to common control. Related parties may be individuals (being members of key management personnel, significant shareholders and/or their close family members) or other entities which are under the
significant influence of related parties of the company.
|
F-17
ANHUI TEC TOWER CO., LIMITED
(Incorporated in the Peoples Republic of China)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| 2. |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(CONTINUED) |
| |
|
|
|
2.29 |
CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK |
| |
|
|
|
|
The Company's operations are carried out in the PRC.
Accordingly, the Company's business, financial condition and results of
operations may be influenced by the political, economic and legal
environment in the PRC, and by the general state of the PRC's economy. The
Company's operations in the PRC are subject to specific considerations and
significant risks not typically associated with companies in North America
and Western Europe. The Company's results may be adversely affected by
changes in governmental policies with respect to laws and regulations,
anti- inflationary measures, currency conversion and remittance abroad,
and rates and methods of taxation, among other things. |
| |
|
|
|
|
Cash includes cash on hand and demand deposits in
accounts maintained with state owned banks within the Peoples Republic of
China. Total cash (not including restricted cash balances) in these banks
on December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008 amounted to $161,133 and
$704,854, 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. |
| |
|
|
|
|
Accounts receivable are derived from revenue earned from
customers located primarily in the Peoples Republic of China. We perform
ongoing credit evaluations of customers and have not experienced any
material losses to date. |
| |
|
|
|
|
The Company had 5 major customers whose revenue
individually represented the following percentages of the Companys total
revenue: |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Customer A |
|
- |
|
|
54.55% |
|
| Customer B |
|
50.98% |
|
|
27.84% |
|
| Customer C |
|
- |
|
|
9.28% |
|
| Customer D |
|
- |
|
|
6.59% |
|
| Customer E |
|
- |
|
|
1.00% |
|
| Customer F |
|
28.45% |
|
|
- |
|
| Customer G |
|
10.08% |
|
|
- |
|
| Customer H |
|
4.06% |
|
|
- |
|
| Customer I |
|
2.54% |
|
|
- |
|
| |
|
96.11% |
|
|
99.26% |
|
F-18
ANHUI TEC TOWER CO., LIMITED
(Incorporated in the Peoples Republic of China)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| 2. |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(CONTINUED) |
| |
|
|
|
2.29 |
CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK
(CONTINUED) |
| |
|
|
|
|
The company had 5 major customers whose accounts
receivables balance individually represented of the Companys total
accounts receivable as follows: |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Customer A |
|
- |
|
|
25.30% |
|
| Customer B |
|
31.71% |
|
|
22.94% |
|
| Customer C |
|
4.36% |
|
|
22.68% |
|
| Customer D |
|
- |
|
|
19.82% |
|
| Customer E |
|
- |
|
|
3.25% |
|
| Customer F |
|
31.00% |
|
|
- |
|
| Customer G |
|
24.55% |
|
|
- |
|
| Customer H |
|
5.83% |
|
|
- |
|
| |
|
97.45% |
|
|
93.99% |
|
| 3. |
EARNINGS PER SHARE |
| |
|
|
As prescribed in ASC Topic 260 Earning per
Share, Basic Earnings per Share (EPS) is computed by dividing net
income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of
common stock shares outstanding during the year. Diluted EPS is computed
by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the
weighted-average number of common stock shares outstanding during the year
plus potential dilutive instruments such as stock options and warrants.
The effect of stock options on diluted EPS is determined through the
application of the treasury stock method, whereby proceeds received by the
Company based on assumed exercises are hypothetically used to repurchase
the Companys common stock at the average market price during the
period. |
| |
|
|
For the years ended December 31, 2009 and December 31,
2008, basic and diluted earnings per share amount to $1.81 and $0.10
respectively. |
| |
|
| 4. |
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME |
| |
|
|
ASC Topic 220 Comprehensive Income establishes
standards for reporting and displaying comprehensive income and its
components in financial statements. Comprehensive income is defined as the
change in stockholders equity of a business enterprise during a period
from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner
sources. The comprehensive income for all periods presented includes both
the reported net income and net change in cumulative translation
adjustments. |
F-19
ANHUI TEC TOWER CO., LIMITED
(Incorporated in the Peoples Republic of China)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
5. |
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
|
| | |
|
On June 5, 2003, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted final rules under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Section 404), as amended by SEC Release No. 33-9072 on
October 13, 2009. Under the provisions of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, public companies and their independent auditors are each required to report to the public on the effectiveness of a companys internal controls. The smallest
public companies with a public float below $75 million have been given extra time to design, implement and document these internal controls before their auditors are required to attest to the effectiveness of these controls. This extension of
time will expire beginning with the annual reports of companies with fiscal years ending on or after June 15, 2010. Commencing with its annual report for the fiscal year ending
December 31, 2010, the Company will be required to include a report of
management on its internal control over financial reporting.
|
| | |
|
In June 2009, the FASB approved the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (the Codification) as the single source of authoritative nongovernmental U.S. GAAP to be launched on July 1, 2009. The Codification
does not change current U.S. GAAP, but is intended to simplify user access to all authoritative U.S. GAAP by providing all the authoritative literature related to a particular topic in one place. All existing accounting standard documents will be
superseded and all other accounting literature not included in the Codification will be considered non-authoritative. The Codification is effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009.
|
| | |
|
In August 2009, the FASB issued the FASB Accounting Standards Update No. 2009-04 Accounting for Redeemable Equity Instruments - Amendment to Section 480-10-S99 which represents an update to section 480-10-S99,
distinguishing liabilities from equity, per EITF Topic D-98, Classification and Measurement of Redeemable Securities . The Company does not expect the adoption of this update to have a material impact on its consolidated financial position, results
of operations or cash flows.
|
| | |
|
In August 2009, the FASB issued the FASB Accounting Standards Update No. 2009-05 Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures Topic 820 Measuring Liabilities at Fair Value , which provides amendments to subtopic
820-10, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures Overall, for the fair value measurement of liabilities. This update provides clarification that in circumstances in which a quoted price in an active market for the identical liability is not
available, a reporting entity is required to measure fair value using one or more of the following techniques: 1. A valuation technique that uses: a. The quoted price of the identical liability when traded as an asset b. Quoted prices for similar
liabilities or similar liabilities when traded as assets. 2. Another valuation technique that is consistent with the principles of topic 820; two examples would be an income approach, such as a present value technique, or a market approach, such as
a technique that is based on the amount at the measurement date that the reporting entity would pay to transfer the identical liability or would receive to enter into the identical liability. The amendments in this update also clarify that when
estimating the fair value of a liability, a reporting entity is not required to include a separate input or adjustment to other inputs relating to the existence of a restriction that prevents the transfer of the liability. The amendments in this
update also clarify that both a quoted price in an active market for the identical liability when traded as an asset in an active market when no adjustments to the quoted price of the asset are required are Level 1 fair value measurements. The
Company does not expect the adoption of this update to have a material impact on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows
|
| | |
|
In September 2009, the FASB issued the FASB Accounting Standards Update No. 2009-08 Earnings Per Share Amendments to Section 260-10-S99, which represents technical corrections to topic 260-10-S99, Earnings per
share, based on EITF Topic D-53, Computation of Earnings Per Share for a Period that includes a Redemption or an Induced Conversion of a Portion of a Class of Preferred Stock and EITF Topic D-42, The Effect of the Calculation of Earnings per Share
for the Redemption or Induced Conversion of Preferred Stock . The Company does not expect the adoption of this update to have a material impact on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
|
| | |
|
In September 2009, the FASB issued the FASB Accounting Standards Update No. 2009-09 Accounting for Investments - Equity Method and Joint Ventures and Accounting for Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees . This update
represents a correction to Section 323-10-S99-4, Accounting by an Investor for Stock-Based Compensation Granted to Employees of an Equity Method Investee. Additionally, it adds observer comment,
"Accounting Recognition for Certain Transactions
Involving Equity Instruments Granted to Other Than Employees" to the Codification. The Company does not expect the adoption to have a material impact on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
|
F-20
ANHUI TEC TOWER CO., LIMITED
(Incorporated in the Peoples Republic of China)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| 5. |
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
(CONTINUED) |
| |
|
|
In September 2009, the FASB issued the FASB Accounting
Standards Update No. 2009-12 Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures
Topic 820 Investment in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Assets Value
Per Share (or Its Equivalent) , which provides amendments to Subtopic
820-10, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures-Overall, for the fair
value measurement of investments in certain entities that calculate net
asset value per share (or its equivalent). The amendments in this update
permit, as a practical expedient, a reporting entity to measure the fair
value of an investment that is within the scope of the amendments in this
update on the basis of the net asset value per share of the investment (or
its equivalent) if the net asset value of the investment (or its
equivalent) is calculated in a manner consistent with the measurement
principles of Topic 946 as of the reporting entitys measurement date,
including measurement of all or substantially all of the underlying
investments of the investee in accordance with Topic 820. The amendments
in this update also require disclosures by major category of investment
about the attributes of investments within the scope of the amendments in
this update, such as the nature of any restrictions on the investors
ability to redeem its investments a the measurement date, any unfunded
commitments (for example, a contractual commitment by the investor to
invest a specified amount of additional capital at a future date to fund
investments that will be make by the investee), and the investment
strategies of the investees. The major category of investment is required
to be determined on the basis of the nature and risks of the investment in
a manner consistent with the guidance for major security types in U.S.
GAAP on investments in debt and equity securities in paragraph
320-10-50-1B. The disclosures are required for all investments within the
scope of the amendments in this update regardless of whether the fair
value of the investment is measured using the practical expedient. The
Company does not expect the adoption to have a material impact on its
consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash
flows. |
| |
|
|
In October 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board
issued an Accounting Standards Update (ASU) regarding accounting for
own-share lending arrangements in contemplation of convertible debt
issuance or other financing. This ASU requires that at the date of
issuance of the shares in a share-lending arrangement entered into in
contemplation of a convertible debt offering or other financing, the
shares issued shall be measured at fair value and be recognized as an
issuance cost, with an offset to additional paid-in capital. Further,
loaned shares are excluded from basic and diluted earnings per share
unless default of the share-lending arrangement occurs, at which time the
loaned shares would be included in the basic and diluted
earnings-per-share calculation. This ASU is effective for fiscal years
beginning on or after December 15, 2009, and interim periods within those
fiscal years for arrangements outstanding as of the beginning of those
fiscal years. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this ASU on
its consolidated financial statements. |
| |
|
| 6. |
INCOME TAXES |
| |
|
|
Beginning January 1, 2008, the new Enterprise Income Tax
(EIT) law replaced the existing laws for Domestic Enterprises (DEs)
and Foreign Invested Enterprises (FIEs). The new standard EIT rate of
25% replaced the 33% rate currently applicable to both DEs and FIEs. The
Company is currently evaluating the impact that the new EIT will have on
its financial condition. Beginning January 1, 2008, China unified the
corporate income tax rule on foreign invested enterprises and domestic
enterprises. The unified corporate income tax rate is 25%. |
| |
|
|
Provision for income taxes is as
follows: |
| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
| Income tax |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ATEC - EIT |
$ |
1,479,397 |
|
$ |
40,739 |
|
|
ZTEC - China EIT |
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
| Deferred tax |
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
| |
$ |
1,479,397 |
|
$ |
40,739 |
|
F-21
ANHUI TEC TOWER CO., LIMITED
(Incorporated in the Peoples Republic of China)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| 7. |
SHORT TERM BORROWINGS |
| |
|
|
There are no provisions in the Companys bank borrowings
that would accelerate repayment of debt as a result of a change in credit
ratings or a material adverse change in the Companys business. Under
certain agreements, the Company has the option to retire debt prior to
maturity, either at par or at a premium over
par. |
| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Loan from Industrial and CommercialBank,
Jingdeyuan Branch, PRC |
$ |
4,041,585 |
|
$ |
1,907,100 |
|
|
Interest rate 7.47% per annum with personal
guarantee of Messrs. LuChun and ZhuYiPing |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| JingdeTransport Bureau, PRC |
|
- |
|
|
293,400 |
|
| Anhui Xuancheng Jingde Poyang Axle
Automation Co Ltd |
|
- |
|
|
36,675 |
|
| Huishang Bank, Hefei branch, PRC |
|
2,200,500 |
|
|
- |
|
| China Merchant Bank, Heifei branch,
PRC |
|
1,173,600 |
|
|
- |
|
| China Everbright Bank, Heifei branch, PRC |
|
4,401,000 |
|
|
- |
|
|
Interest rate 5.31% per annum with
corporate and personal guarantees of Zhongrung Trust Investment Co Ltd and
Messrs. LuChun and ZhuYiPingGuarantee |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Huishang Bank, Xuancheng branch, PRC |
|
682,304 |
|
|
- |
|
| The Economic Standing Committee of
Jingde, PRC |
|
234,720 |
|
|
- |
|
| Anhui Xuancheng Jingde Village Credit Union |
|
- |
|
|
264,060 |
|
| |
$ |
12,733,709 |
|
$ |
2,501,235 |
|
| 8. |
COMMON STOCK |
| |
|
|
The Company has registered and paid up common stock of
$1,249,000 shares of $1 each amounting to $1,249,000. On March 5, 2009,
the company passed by special resolution to amend its memorandum and
articles of association to increase its capital stock from $1,249,000 to
$2,498,000 by the further issue of 1,249,000 shares of stated value of $1
each. As of December 31 2009, the company has issued and outstanding
shares of 2,498,000 shares of stated value of $1 each. |
| |
|
| 9. |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES |
| |
|
|
Total lease expense for the years ended December 31, 2009
and December 31, 2008 were $Nil and $4,469 respectively. |
| |
|
|
The future minimum lease payments at December 31, 2009
and December 31, 2008 were $Nil. |
| |
|
|
From time to time and in the ordinary course of business,
the Company may be subject to various claims, charges, and litigation. At
December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the Company did not have any
pending claims, charges, or litigation that it expects would have a
material adverse effect on its consolidated balance sheets, consolidated
statements of income or cash flows. |
F-22
ANHUI TEC TOWER CO., LIMITED
(Incorporated in the Peoples Republic of China)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| 10. |
PRODUCT LINE INFORMATION |
| |
|
|
The Company sells towers, which are used by customers in
various industries. The production process, class of customer, selling
practice and distribution process are the same for all towers. The
Companys chief operating decision-makers (i.e. chief executive officer
and his direct reports) review financial information presented on a
consolidated basis, accompanied by disaggregated information about
revenues by product lines for purposes of allocating resources and
evaluating financial performance. There are no segment managers who are
held accountable for operations, operating results and plans for levels or
components below the consolidated unit level. The Company considers itself
to be operating within one reportable segment. The Company does not have
long-lived assets located in foreign countries. The Company's net revenue
from external customers by main product lines is as
follows: |
| |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
| Domestic sales |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Communication towers |
$ |
11,410,377 |
|
$ |
2,316,751 |
|
| Electricity supply towers |
|
10,029,740 |
|
|
1,425,710 |
|
| Export sales |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Communication towers |
|
940,480 |
|
|
4,577,454 |
|
| Electricity supply towers |
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
| |
$ |
22,380,597 |
|
$ |
8,319,915 |
|
| 11. |
RELATED PARTIES TRANSACTIONS |
| |
|
|
In addition to the transactions and balances as disclosed
elsewhere in these consolidated financial statements, the company had the
following significant related party
transactions:- |
| Name of related party |
Nature of transactions |
| |
|
|
LuChun, Chairman |
Included in other receivables, due from Mr. LuChun is
$908,593 and $1,539,959 at December, 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008
respectively. The amounts are unsecured, interest free and have no fixed
term of repayment |
|
|
|
|
ZhuYiPing, wife of LuChun |
Included in other receivables, due from Ms.
ZhuYiPing is $308,534 and $196,312 December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008
respectively. The amounts are unsecured, interest free and have no fixed
term of repayment. |
|
|
|
|
Hangzhou TianYe Communication Equipment Co., Limited
controlled by LuChuns family |
Included in other payables, due to Hangzhou
TianYe Communication Equipment Co., Limited is $nil and $483,450 at
December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008 respectively. The amounts are
unsecured, interest free and have no fixed term of repayment. |
|
|
|
|
Anhui TaiKe Real Estate Co., Limited controlled by LuChun
|
Included in other receivables, due from Anhui
TaiKe Real Estate Co., Limited is $2,105,010 and $nil at December 31, 2009
and December 31, 2008 respectively. The amounts are unsecured, interest
free and have no fixed term of repayment. Included in other payable, due
to Anhui TaiKe Real Estate Co., Limited is $nil and $2,351,461 at December
31, 2009 and December 31, 2008 respectively. The amounts are unsecured,
interest free and have no fixed term of repayment. |
F-23
ANHUI TEC TOWER CO., LIMITED
(Incorporated in the Peoples Republic of China)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
12. |
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
|
| | |
|
On February 22, 2010, Mr. LuChun, the sole stockholder of ATEC, entered into an Equity Ownership Transfer Agreement (the Transfer Agreement) with TEC Technology Limited (TEC), a company registered under the
laws of the Hong Kong, to dispose his 100% equity interest of ATEC for $944,029,
|
| | |
|
As required by ASC Topic 855 Subsequent Events, the Company has evaluated subsequent events that have occurred through March 15, 2010, the date the consolidated financial statements were available to be
issued.
|
F-24
HIGHLAND RIDGE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(December 31, 2009)
F-25
HIGHLAND RIDGE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Expressed in US Dollars
On May 4, 2010, Highland Ridge, Inc. (Highland Ridge) entered into a share exchange agreement, or the Share Exchange Agreement, with TEC Technology, Limited (TEC), a Hong Kong limited company, and its sole shareholder, Mr.
Hua Peng Phillip Wong, pursuant to which Highland Ridge acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding capital stock of TEC in exchange for 19,194,421 shares of Highland Ridges common stock, par value $0.001, which constituted 63.6% of its
issued and outstanding capital stock on a fully-diluted basis as of and immediately after the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Share Exchange Agreement. TEC is a holding company for two PRC based operating subsidiaries which are
engaged in the design, production and sale of transmission towers for telecommunications service providers and electric utilities.
Because TEC had no substantive business operations since its formation on January 8, 2010 until it acquired Anhui TEC Tower Co., Ltd. on February 22, 2010, the financial statements included herein present the financial condition, results of
operations of Anhui TEC Tower Co., Ltd. through December 31, 2009.
The accompanying unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated balance sheet gives effect to the acquisition as if it had been consummated on December 31. The accompanying unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statement of income for the year
ended December 31, gives effect to the acquisition as if it had been consummated on January 1, 2009.
F-26
HIGHLAND RIDGE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
AS
OF DECEMBER 31, 2009
Expressed in US Dollars
| |
|
Highland |
|
|
Historical |
|
|
|
|
|
Pro Forma |
|
|
Pro |
|
| |
|
Ridge |
|
|
TEC
|
|
|
Anhui TEC |
|
|
Adjustments |
|
|
Forma |
|
| ASSETS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Current assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Cash and cash
equivalents |
$ |
-
|
|
$ |
-
|
|
$ |
161,133 |
|
$ |
|
|
|
161,133
|
|
| Accounts receivables, net of
allowance for doubtful accounts |
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
|
8,791,842 |
|
|
|
|
|
8,791,842 |
|
| Inventory
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
7,066,787
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,066,787
|
|
| Deposits and prepaid expenses
|
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
|
2,716,237 |
|
|
|
|
|
2,716,237 |
|
| Other receivables
|
|
-
|
|
|
1,467
|
|
|
4,175,590
|
|
|
(901,352 |
) a |
|
3,275,705
|
|
| Taxes recoverable |
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
|
4,889 |
|
|
|
|
|
4,890 |
|
| Total current
assets |
|
- |
|
|
1,467 |
|
|
22,916,478 |
|
$ |
|
|
|
22,011,704 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Property and
equipment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Property and equipment, net of
accumulated depreciation |
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
|
3,353,841 |
|
|
|
|
|
3,353,841 |
|
| Land use rights,
net of accumulated amortization |
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
|
2,051,837 |
|
|
|
|
|
2,051,837 |
|
| |
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
|
5,405,678 |
|
|
|
|
|
5,405,678 |
|
| Total assets
|
$ |
- |
|
$ |
1,467 |
|
$ |
28,322,156 |
|
$ |
|
|
|
27,417,382 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| LIABILITIES AND
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Current liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Accounts payables
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
5,012,224
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,012,224
|
|
| Other payables and accruals
|
|
22,808 |
|
|
- |
|
|
2,285,500 |
|
|
|
|
|
2,308,308 |
|
| Taxes payable
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
1,306,915
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,306,915
|
|
| Customer deposits |
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
|
113,867 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Short term
borrowings |
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
|
12,733,709 |
|
|
|
|
|
12,733,709 |
|
| |
$ |
22,808 |
|
|
- |
|
$ |
21,452,215 |
|
|
|
|
|
21,361,156 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Commitments and contingencies
|
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
- |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Stockholders' equity |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Common stock
|
|
10,987
|
|
|
1,467
|
|
|
1,548,760
|
|
|
(1,531,031 |
) a |
|
30,183
|
|
| Additional paid-in capital
|
|
72,977 |
|
|
- |
|
|
655,338 |
|
|
(673,067 |
) b |
|
55,248 |
|
| Retained earnings
|
|
(106,772 |
) |
|
-
|
|
|
4,337,943
|
|
|
1,476,755
|
c |
|
5,707,926
|
|
| Accumulated other comprehensive
income |
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
|
327,900 |
|
|
(65,031 |
) d |
|
262,869 |
|
| Total stockholders'
deficit ( equity) |
|
(22,808 |
) |
|
1,467 |
|
|
6,869,941 |
|
|
|
|
|
6,056,226 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Total liabilities
and stockholders' equity |
$ |
- |
|
$ |
1,467 |
|
$ |
28,322,156 |
|
$ |
|
|
|
27,417,382 |
|
F-27
HIGHLAND RIDGE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED
PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2009
Expressed in US Dollars
| |
|
Historical
|
|
|
Pro Forma |
|
|
Pro |
|
| |
|
Highland Ridge
|
|
|
TEC |
|
|
Adjustments |
|
|
Forma |
|
| Revenues
|
$ |
-
|
|
$ |
-
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
-
|
|
| Cost of goods sold |
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
- |
|
| Gross profit
|
|
-
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
| Selling and marketing expenses
|
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
- |
|
| General and
administrative expenses |
|
(35,929 |
) |
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
(35,929 |
) |
| Net income from operations
|
|
(35,929 |
) |
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
(35,929 |
) |
| Other income
(expenses) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Interest expense
|
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
- |
|
| Net other income
(expenses) |
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
- |
|
| Net income before provision for
income taxes |
|
(35,929 |
) |
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
(35,929 |
) |
| Provision for income
taxes |
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
- |
|
| Net income |
|
(35,929 |
) |
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
(35,929 |
) |
| Other comprehensive
gain |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Foreign currency
translation gain |
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
- |
|
| Comprehensive
income |
$ |
(35,929 |
) |
$ |
- |
|
|
|
|
$ |
(35,929 |
) |
| Weighted average numbers
of common shares |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic |
|
10,987,131 |
|
|
|
|
|
19,194,421
|
|
|
30,181,552 |
|
|
Diluted |
|
10,987,131 |
|
|
|
|
|
19,194,421 |
|
|
30,181,552 |
|
| Earnings per
share |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Basic
|
$ |
(0.01 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
(0.01 |
) |
|
Diluted |
$ |
(0.01 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
(0.01 |
)
|
F-28
HIGHLAND RIDGE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Expressed in US dollars
(a) Net effect of decrease in common stock as a result of issuing shares for the
reverse merger and elimination of the common stock of TEC Technology, Limited.
(b) Reduction of additional paid in capital as a result of the issuance of
common shares and elimination of Highland Ridges accumulated deficit and
accumulated other comprehensive income of TEC Technology Limited.
(c) Increase of retained earnings as a result of inclusion of
including retained earnings from Anhui TEC for the reverse merger.
(d) Decrease of accumulated other comprehensive income as a
result of reverse merger including accumulated other comprehensive income of
Anhui TEC.
F-29
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. |
|
Description |
| |
|
|
| 2.1* |
|
Agreement and Plan of Merger,
dated February 6, 2008, between the Company and Americom Networks
International, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the
Companys 10-Q filed on September 22, 2008). |
| |
|
|
| 2.2 |
|
Share Exchange Agreement, dated
May 4, 2010, among the Company, TEC Technology Limited and its
shareholders. |
| |
|
|
| 3.1* |
|
Articles of Incorporation of
the Company, as filed with the Secretary of State of Delaware on January
31, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the current report
on Form 8-K filed by the Company on April 7, 2008). |
| |
|
|
| 3.2* |
|
Certificate of Amendment to
Articles of Incorporation, as filed with the Secretary of State of
Delaware on August 1, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of
the current report on Form 8-K filed by the Company on April 7, 2008)
|
| |
|
|
| 3.3* |
|
Amended and Restated Bylaws of
the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Companys
10-Q filed on September 22, 2008). |
| |
|
|
| 10.1* |
|
Stock Purchase Agreement, dated
January 13, 2010, by and among the Company, Michael Anthony and the
accredited investors signatory thereto (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.1 to the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January
13, 2010). |
| |
|
|
| 10.2* |
|
Repurchase Agreement, dated
January 13, 2010, among the Company, Corporate Services International
Profit Sharing and Century Capital Partners, LLC. (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K
filed on January 13, 2010) |
| |
|
|
| 10.3
|
|
English Translation of Equity
Transfer Agreement, dated February 22, 2010, among Chun Lu and TEC
Technology Limited. |
| |
|
|
| 10.4 |
|
Side Letter, dated May 4, 2010,
among the Company, Asia Regal Holdings Limited, Kin Keung Lai and certain
transferees. |
| |
|
|
| 10.5
|
|
English Translation of Loan
Contract, dated November 23, 2009, between Anhui TEC Tower Co. Ltd. and
China Everbright Bank. |
| |
|
|
| 10.6
|
|
English Translation of RMB Loan
Contract, dated February 8, 2010, between Anhui TEC Tower Co. Ltd. and
Huishang Bank, Xuancheng Branch. |
| |
|
|
| 10.7
|
|
English Translation of
Crediting Agreement, dated September 27, 2009, between Anhui TEC Tower Co. Ltd. and
China Merchants Bank, Hefei Sipailou Branch. |
| |
|
|
|
10.8 |
|
Labor Contract, dated
January 1, 2010, between the Company and Chun Lu. |
| |
|
|
|
10.9 |
|
Labor Contract, dated
September 9, 2009, between the Company and Debin Chen. |
| |
|
|
| 10.10 |
|
English Translation of
Procurement Contract, dated June 23, 2009, between the Anhui TEC Tower Co.
Ltd. and ZTE (Shenzhen) Kangxun Telecom Co., Ltd. |
| |
|
|
| 10.11 |
|
English Translation of
Technology Transfer (Patent Exploitation License) Contract (Valve Spring),
dated June 25, 2009, between Anhui TEC Tower Co. Ltd. and Anhui University
of Technology and Science |
| |
|
|
| 10.12 |
|
English Translation of
Technology Transfer (Patent Exploitation License) Contract (Mechanical
Lift), dated June 25, 2009, between Anhui TEC Tower Co. Ltd. and Anhui
University of Technology and Science |
| |
|
|
| 10.13
|
|
English Translation of
Technology Transfer (Patent Exploitation License) Contract (U-Shape Bolt),
dated June 25, 2009, between Anhui TEC Tower Co. Ltd. and Anhui University
of Technology and Science |
| Exhibit No. |
|
Description |
| |
|
|
| 10.14
|
|
English Translation of Technology Transfer (Patent
Exploitation License) Contract (MDF Test Module), dated June 25, 2009,
between Anhui TEC Tower Co. Ltd. and Hangzhou Tianye Communication
Equipment Co. Ltd., |
| |
|
|
| 10.15
|
|
English Translation of Technology Transfer (Patent
Exploitation License) Contract (MDF Security Unit), dated June 25, 2009,
between Anhui TEC Tower Co. Ltd. and Hangzhou Tianye Communication
Equipment Co. Ltd., |
| |
|
|
| 10.16 |
|
Lease agreement, dated August 31, 2009,
between Mr. Chen and Mr. Jie Ding |
| |
|
|
| 14 |
|
Code of Ethics of the Company adopted on May 4,
2010 |
| |
|
|
| 21 |
|
Subsidiaries of the Company |
______________
*incorporated by reference
EX-2.2
2
exhibit2-2.htm
EXHIBIT 2.2
Highland Ridge, Inc. - Exhibit 2.2 - Filed by newsfilecorp.com
Exhibit 2.2
| |
| SHARE EXCHANGE AGREEMENT |
| |
| by and among |
| |
| HIGHLAND RIDGE, INC. |
| |
| TEC TECHNOLOGY LIMITED |
| |
| and |
| |
| THE SHAREHOLDER OF |
| TEC TECHNOLOGY LIMITED |
| |
| Dated as of May 4, 2010 |
| |
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ii
iii
iv
SHARE EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
This
SHARE EXCHANGE AGREEMENT (this Agreement), dated as of May 4, 2010, is
by and among HIGHLAND RIDGE, INC., a Delaware corporation (Highland
Ridge), TEC TECHNOLOGY LIMITED., a Hong Kong company (TEC), and
Hua Peng Phillip Wong, the sole shareholder of TEC (the Shareholder).
Each of the parties to this Agreement is individually referred to herein as a
Party and collectively, as the Parties. Capitalized terms used
herein that are not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to
them in Annex A hereto.
BACKGROUND
A. TEC
has 10,000 ordinary shares (the TEC Stock) issued and outstanding,
all of which are held by the Shareholder. The Shareholder has agreed to transfer
all of his shares of TEC Stock in exchange for 19,194,421 newly issued shares
of the Common Stock, $.001 par value, of Highland Ridge (the Highland
Ridge Stock), constituting 63.60% of the issued and outstanding capital
stock of Highland Ridge on a fully diluted basis, as of and immediately after
the Closing.
B. The
Board of Directors of each of Highland Ridge and TEC has determined that it is
desirable to effect this plan of reorganization and share exchange.
AGREEMENT
NOW,
THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the respective representations,
warranties, covenants and agreements set forth herein, and intending to be
legally bound hereby, the Parties agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
Exchange of Shares
Section
1.1 Share Exchange. At the Closing, the
Shareholder shall sell, transfer, convey, assign and deliver to Highland Ridge
its TEC Stock free and clear of all Liens, in exchange for 60,400,000 newly
issued shares of Highland Ridge Stock (referred to herein as the Shares).
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1.2 Closing. The closing (the Closing) of
the transactions contemplated hereby (the Transactions) shall take place at
the offices of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP in Washington, DC, commencing
at 9:00 a.m. local time on the second business day following the satisfaction or
waiver of all conditions to the obligations of the Parties to consummate the
Transactions (other than conditions with respect to actions that the respective
parties will take at Closing) or such other date and time as the Parties may
mutually determine (the Closing Date).
ARTICLE II
Representations and Warranties of the
Shareholder
The
Shareholder hereby represents and warrants to Highland Ridge as follows.
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2.1 Good Title. The Shareholder is the
record and beneficial owner, and has good title to his TEC Stock, with the right
and authority to sell and deliver such TEC Stock. Upon delivery of any
certificate or certificates duly assigned, representing the same as herein
contemplated and/or upon registering of Highland Ridge as the new owner of such
TEC Stock in the share register of TEC, Highland Ridge will receive good title
to such TEC Stock, free and clear of all Liens.
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2.2 Power and Authority. The Shareholder
has the legal power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and to
perform his obligations hereunder. All acts required to be taken by the
Shareholder to enter into this Agreement and to carry out the Transactions have
been properly taken. This Agreement constitutes a legal, valid and binding
obligation of the Shareholder, enforceable against the Shareholder in accordance
with the terms hereof.
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2.3 No Conflicts. The execution and
delivery of this Agreement by the Shareholder and the performance by the
Shareholder of his obligations hereunder in accordance with the terms hereof:
(a) will not require the consent of any third party or Governmental Entity under
any Laws; (b) will not violate any Laws applicable to the Shareholder; and (c)
will not violate or breach any contractual obligation to which the Shareholder
is a party.
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2.4 Litigation. There is no pending
proceeding against the Shareholder that involves the Shares or that challenges,
or may have the effect of preventing, delaying or making illegal, or otherwise
interfering with, any of the Transactions and, to the knowledge of the
Shareholder, no such proceeding has been threatened, and no event or
circumstance exists that is reasonably likely to give rise to or serve as a
basis for the commencement of any such proceeding.
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2.5 No Finders Fee. The Shareholder has
not created any obligation for any finders, investment bankers or brokers fee
in connection with the Transactions that are not payable entirely by the
Shareholder.
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2.6 Purchase Entirely for Own Account. The
Shareholder is acquiring the Highland Ridge Stock proposed to be acquired
hereunder for investment for his own account and not with a view to the resale
or distribution of any part thereof, and the Shareholder has no present
intention of selling or otherwise distributing the Highland Ridge Stock, except
in compliance with applicable securities laws.
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2.7 Available Information. The
Shareholder has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters
that it is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of investment in Highland
Ridge and has had full access to all the information he considers necessary or
appropriate to make an informed investment decision with respect to the Highland
Ridge Stock.
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2.8 Non-Registration. The Shareholder
understands that the Highland Ridge Stock has not been registered under the
Securities Act and, if issued in accordance with the provisions of this
Agreement, will be issued by reason of a specific exemption from the
registration provisions of the Securities Act which depends upon, among other
things, the bona fide nature of the investment intent and the accuracy of the
Shareholders representations as expressed herein. The non-registration shall
have no prejudice with respect to any rights, interests, benefits and
entitlements attached to the Highland Ridge Stock in accordance with Highland
Ridges charter documents or the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation.
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2.9 Restricted Securities. The
Shareholder understands that the Shares are characterized as restricted
securities under the Securities Act inasmuch as this Agreement contemplates
that, if acquired by the Shareholder pursuant hereto, the Shares would be
acquired in a transaction not involving a public offering. The issuance of the
Shares hereunder is being effected in reliance upon an exemption from
registration afforded under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act for transactions
by an issuer not involving a public offering. The Shareholder further
acknowledges that if the Shares are issued to the Shareholder in accordance with
the provisions of this Agreement, such Shares may not be resold without
registration under the Securities Act or the existence of an exemption
therefrom. The Shareholder represents that he is familiar with Rule 144
promulgated under the Securities Act, as presently in effect, and understands
the resale limitations imposed thereby and by the Securities Act.
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2.10 Accredited Investor. The
Shareholder is an accredited Investor within the meaning of Rule 501 under the
Securities Act and the Shareholder was not organized for the specific purpose of
acquiring the Shares.
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2.11 Legends. It is understood that
the Highland Ridge Stock will bear the following legend or one that is
substantially similar to the following legend:
THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS
CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS
AMENDED (THE SECURITIES ACT), OR ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS AND NEITHER SUCH
SECURITIES NOR ANY INTEREST THEREIN MAY BE OFFERED, SOLD, PLEDGED, ASSIGNED OR
OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED EXCEPT (1) PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT AND APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS OR (2) PURSUANT TO
AN AVAILABLE EXEMPTION FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT
AND APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS, IN WHICH CASE THE HOLDER MUST, PRIOR TO
SUCH TRANSFER, FURNISH TO THE COMPANY AN OPINION OF COUNSEL, WHICH COUNSEL AND
OPINION ARE REASONABLY SATISFACTORY TO THE COMPANY, THAT SUCH SECURITIES MAY BE
OFFERED, SOLD, PLEDGED, ASSIGNED OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED IN THE MANNER
CONTEMPLATED PURSUANT TO AN AVAILABLE EXEMPTION FROM THE REGISTRATION
REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT AND APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS.
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2.12 Additional Legend. Additionally, the
Highland Ridge Stock will bear any legend required by the blue sky laws of any
state to the extent such laws are applicable to the securities represented by
the certificate so legended.
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2.13 Disclosure. This Agreement, the
schedules hereto and any certificate attached hereto or delivered in accordance
with the terms hereof by or on behalf of the Shareholder in connection with the
Transactions, when taken together, do not contain any untrue statement of a
material fact or omit any material fact necessary in order to make the
statements contained herein and/or therein not misleading.
ARTICLE III
Representations and Warranties of TEC
Subject
to the exceptions set forth in the TEC Disclosure Letter (regardless of whether
or not the TEC Disclosure Letter is referenced below with respect to any
particular representation or warranty), TEC represents and warrants to Highland
Ridge and the Shareholder as follows.
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3.1 Organization, Standing and Power. TEC
and each of its subsidiaries is duly organized, validly existing and in good
standing under the laws of the jurisdiction in which it is organized and has the
corporate power and authority and possesses all governmental franchises,
licenses, permits, authorizations and approvals necessary to enable it to own,
lease or otherwise hold its properties and assets and to conduct its businesses
as presently conducted, other than such franchises, licenses, permits,
authorizations and approvals the lack of which, individually or in the
aggregate, has not had and would not reasonably be expected to have a material
adverse effect on TEC and its subsidiaries taken as a whole, a material adverse
effect on the ability of TEC to perform its obligations under this Agreement or
on the ability of TEC to consummate the Transactions (a TEC Material Adverse
Effect). TEC and each of its subsidiaries is duly qualified to do business in each
jurisdiction where the nature of its business or its ownership or leasing of its
properties make such qualification necessary except where the failure to so
qualify would not reasonably be expected to have a TEC Material Adverse Effect.
TEC has delivered to Highland Ridge true and complete copies of the TEC
Constituent Instruments, and the comparable charter, organizational documents
and other constituent instruments of each of its subsidiaries, in each case as
amended through the date of this Agreement.
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3.2 Subsidiaries; Equity Interests.
(a) The
TEC Disclosure Letter lists each subsidiary of TEC and its jurisdiction of
organization. All the outstanding shares of capital stock or equity investments
of each subsidiary have been validly issued and are fully paid and nonassessable
and are as of the date of this Agreement owned by TEC or by another subsidiary
of TEC, free and clear of all Liens.
(b) Except
for its interests in its subsidiaries, TEC does not, as of the date of this
Agreement, own, directly or indirectly, any capital stock, membership interest,
partnership interest, joint venture interest or other equity interest in any
person.
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3.3 Capital Structure. The authorized
capital stock of TEC consists of 10,000 ordinary shares, all of which are issued
and outstanding. Except as set forth above, no shares of capital stock or other
voting securities of TEC are issued, reserved for issuance or outstanding. TEC
is the sole record and beneficial owner of all of the issued and outstanding
capital stock of each of its subsidiaries. All outstanding shares of the capital
stock of TEC and each of its subsidiaries are duly authorized, validly issued,
fully paid and nonassessable and not subject to or issued in violation of any
purchase option, call option, right of first refusal, preemptive right,
subscription right or any similar right under any provision of the applicable
corporate laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the Peoples
Republic of China, the TEC Constituent Instruments or any Contract to which TEC
is a party or otherwise bound. There are not any bonds, debentures, notes or
other indebtedness of TEC or any of its subsidiaries having the right to vote
(or convertible into, or exchangeable for, securities having the right to vote)
on any matters on which holders of TEC Stock or the capital stock of any of its
subsidiaries may vote (Voting TEC Debt). As of the date of this Agreement,
there are not any options, warrants, rights, convertible or exchangeable
securities, phantom stock rights, stock appreciation rights, stock-based
performance units, commitments, Contracts, arrangements or undertakings of any
kind to which TEC or any of its subsidiaries is a party or by which any of them
is bound (a) obligating TEC or any of its subsidiaries to issue, deliver or
sell, or cause to be issued, delivered or sold, additional shares of capital
stock or other equity interests in, or any security convertible or exercisable
for or exchangeable into any capital stock of or other equity interest in, TEC
or any of its subsidiaries or any Voting TEC Debt, (b) obligating TEC or any of
its subsidiaries to issue, grant, extend or enter into any such option, warrant,
call, right, security, commitment, Contract, arrangement or undertaking or (c)
that give any person the right to receive any economic benefit or right similar
to or derived from the economic benefits and rights occurring to holders of the
capital stock of TEC or of any of its subsidiaries. As of the date of this
Agreement, there are not any outstanding contractual obligations of TEC to
repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any shares of capital stock of TEC.
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3.4 Authority; Execution and Delivery;
Enforceability. TEC has all requisite corporate power and authority to
execute and deliver this Agreement and to consummate the Transactions. The
execution and delivery by TEC of this Agreement and the consummation by TEC of
the Transactions have been duly authorized and approved by the Board of
Directors of TEC and no other corporate proceedings on the part of TEC are
necessary to authorize this Agreement and the Transactions. When executed and
delivered, this Agreement will be enforceable against TEC in accordance with its
terms.
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3.5 No Conflicts; Consents.
(a) The
execution and delivery by TEC of this Agreement does not, and the consummation
of the Transactions and compliance with the terms hereof will not, conflict
with, or result in any violation of or default (with or without notice or lapse
of time, or both) under, or give rise to a right of termination, cancellation or
acceleration of any obligation or to loss of a material benefit under, or result
in the creation of any Lien upon any of the properties or assets of TEC or any
of its subsidiaries under, any provision of (i) the TEC Constituent Instruments
or the comparable charter or organizational documents of any of its
subsidiaries, (ii) any Contract to which TEC or any of its subsidiaries is a
party or to which any of their respective properties or assets is subject or
(iii) subject to the filings and other matters referred to in Section 3.5(b),
any material judgment, order or decree or material Law applicable to TEC or any
of its subsidiaries or their respective properties or assets, other than, in the
case of clauses (ii) and (iii) above, any such items that, individually or in
the aggregate, have not had and would not reasonably be expected to have a TEC
Material Adverse Effect.
(b)
Except for required filings with the SEC and applicable Blue Sky or state
securities commissions, no Consent of, or registration, declaration or filing
with, or permit from, any Governmental Entity is required to be obtained or made
by or with respect to TEC or any of its subsidiaries in connection with the
execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement or the consummation of the
Transactions.
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3.6 Taxes.
(a) TEC
and each of its subsidiaries has timely filed, or has caused to be timely filed
on its behalf, all Tax Returns required to be filed by it, and all such Tax
Returns are true, complete and accurate, except to the extent any failure to
file or any inaccuracies in any filed Tax Returns, individually or in the
aggregate, have not had and would not reasonably be expected to have a TEC
Material Adverse Effect. All Taxes shown to be due on such Tax Returns, or
otherwise owed, have been timely paid, except to the extent that any failure to
pay, individually or in the aggregate, has not had and would not reasonably be
expected to have a TEC Material Adverse Effect. There are no unpaid taxes in any
material amount claimed to be due by the taxing authority of any jurisdiction,
and the officers of TEC know of no basis for any such claim.
(b)
The TEC Financial Statements reflect an adequate reserve for all Taxes payable
by TEC and its subsidiaries (in addition to any reserve for deferred Taxes to
reflect timing differences between book and Tax items) for all Taxable periods
and portions thereof through the date of such financial statements. No
deficiency with respect to any Taxes has been proposed, asserted or assessed
against TEC or any of its subsidiaries, and no requests for waivers of the time
to assess any such Taxes are pending, except to the extent any such deficiency
or request for waiver, individually or in the aggregate, has not had and would
not reasonably be expected to have a TEC Material Adverse Effect.
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3.7 Benefit Plans.
(a)
Except as set forth in the TEC Disclosure Letter, neither TEC nor any of its
subsidiaries maintains any collective bargaining agreement or any bonus,
pension, profit sharing, deferred compensation, incentive compensation, stock
ownership, stock purchase, stock option, phantom stock, retirement, vacation,
severance, disability, death benefit, hospitalization, medical or other plan,
arrangement or understanding (whether or not legally binding) providing benefits
to any current or former employee, officer or director of TEC or any of its
subsidiaries. Except as set forth in the TEC Disclosure Letter, as of the date
of this Agreement there are not any severance or termination agreements or arrangements between TEC or any of its subsidiaries and any
current or former employee, officer or director of TEC or any of its
subsidiaries, nor does TEC or any of its subsidiaries have any general severance
plan or policy.
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(b) Since
December 31, 2009, there has not been any adoption or amendment in any material
respect by TEC or any of its subsidiaries of any plan described in Section
3.7(a) .
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3.8 Litigation. Except as set forth in
the TEC Disclosure Letter, there is no Action against or affecting TEC or any of
its subsidiaries or any of their respective properties which (a) adversely
affects or challenges the legality, validity or enforceability of any of this
Agreement or the Shares or (b) could, if there were an unfavorable decision,
individually or in the aggregate, have or reasonably be expected to result in a
TEC Material Adverse Effect. Neither TEC nor any of its subsidiaries, nor any
director or officer thereof (in his or her capacity as such), is or has been the
subject of any Action involving a claim or violation of or liability under
federal or state securities laws or a claim of breach of fiduciary duty.
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3.9 Compliance with Applicable Laws. Except
as set forth in the TEC Disclosure Letter, TEC and each of its subsidiaries have
conducted their business and operations in compliance with all applicable Laws,
including those relating to occupational health and safety and the environment,
except for instances of noncompliance that, individually and in the aggregate,
have not had and would not reasonably be expected to have a TEC Material Adverse
Effect. TEC has not received any written communication during the past two years
from a Governmental Entity that alleges that TEC is not in compliance in any
material respect with any applicable Law. This Section 3.9 does not relate to
matters with respect to Taxes, which are the subject of Section 3.6.
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3.10 Brokers. Except as set forth in the
TEC Disclosure Letter, no broker, investment banker, financial advisor or other
person is entitled to any brokers, finders, financial advisors or other
similar fee or commission in connection with the Transactions based upon
arrangements made by or on behalf of TEC or any of its subsidiaries.
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3.11 Contracts. Except as set forth in
the TEC Disclosure Letter, there are no Contracts that are material to the
business, properties, assets, condition (financial or otherwise), results of
operations or prospects of TEC and its subsidiaries taken as a whole. Neither
TEC nor any of its subsidiaries is in violation of or in default under (nor does
there exist any condition which upon the passage of time or the giving of notice
would cause such a violation of or default under) any Contract to which it is a
party or to which it or any of its properties or assets is subject, except for
violations or defaults that would not, individually or in the aggregate,
reasonably be expected to result in a TEC Material Adverse Effect.
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3.12 Title to Properties. Except as set
forth in the TEC Disclosure Letter, neither TEC nor any of its subsidiaries own
any real property. TEC and each of its subsidiaries has sufficient title to, or
valid leasehold interests in, all of its properties and assets used in the
conduct of its businesses. All such assets and properties, other than assets and
properties in which TEC or any of its subsidiaries has leasehold interests, are
free and clear of all Liens other than those set forth in the TEC Disclosure
Letter and except for Liens that, in the aggregate, do not and will not
materially interfere with the ability of TEC and its subsidiaries to conduct
business as currently conducted.
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3.13 Intellectual Property. TEC and each of
its subsidiaries own, or are validly licensed or otherwise have the right to
use, all Intellectual Property Rights which are material to the conduct of the
business of TEC and its subsidiaries taken as a whole. The TEC Disclosure Letter
sets forth a description of all Intellectual Property Rights which are material
to the conduct of the business of TEC and its subsidiaries taken as a whole. There are no claims
pending or, to the knowledge of TEC, threatened that TEC or any of its
subsidiaries is infringing or otherwise adversely affecting the rights of any
person with regard to any Intellectual Property Right. To the knowledge of TEC,
no person is infringing the rights of TEC or any of its subsidiaries with
respect to any Intellectual Property Right.
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3.14 Labor Matters. There are no
collective bargaining or other labor union agreements to which TEC or any of its
subsidiaries is a party or by which any of them is bound. No material labor
dispute exists or, to the knowledge of TEC, is imminent with respect to any of
the employees of TEC.
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3.15 Financial Statements; Liabilities. TEC
has delivered to Highland Ridge its audited consolidated financial statements
for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 (collectively, the TEC
Financial Statements). The TEC Financial Statements have been prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applied on a consistent
basis throughout the periods indicated. The TEC Financial Statements fairly
present in all material respects the financial condition and operating results
of TEC, as of the dates, and for the periods, indicated therein. TEC does not
have any material liabilities or obligations, contingent or otherwise, other
than (a) liabilities incurred in the ordinary course of business subsequent to
December 31, 2009, and (b) obligations under contracts and commitments incurred
in the ordinary course of business and not required under generally accepted
accounting principles to be reflected in the TEC Financial Statements, which, in
both cases, individually and in the aggregate, would not be reasonably expected
to result in a TEC Material Adverse Effect.
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3.16 Transactions with Affiliates and
Employees. Except as set forth in the TEC Disclosure Letter and the TEC
Financial Statements, none of the officers or directors of TEC and, to the
knowledge of TEC, none of the employees of TEC is presently a party to any
transaction with TEC or any of its subsidiaries (other than for services as
employees, officers and directors), including any Contract or other arrangement
providing for the furnishing of services to or by, providing for rental of real
or personal property to or from, or otherwise requiring payments to or from any
officer, director or such employee or, to the knowledge of TEC, any entity in
which any officer, director, or any such employee has a substantial interest or
is an officer, director, trustee or partner.
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3.17 Internal Accounting Controls. TEC
and its consolidated subsidiaries maintain a system of internal accounting
controls sufficient to provide reasonable assurance that (a) transactions are
executed in accordance with managements general or specific authorizations, (b)
transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial
statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles and to
maintain asset accountability, (c) access to assets is permitted only in
accordance with managements general or specific authorization, and (d) the
recorded accountability for assets is compared with the existing assets at
reasonable intervals and appropriate action is taken with respect to any
differences. TEC has established disclosure controls and procedures for its
company and designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that
material information relating to TEC and its subsidiaries are made known to the
officers by others within those entities. The officers of TEC have evaluated the
effectiveness of TECs controls and procedures. Since December 31, 2009, there
have been no significant changes in TECs internal controls or, to TECs best
knowledge, in other factors that could significantly affect TECs internal
controls.
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3.18 Solvency. Based on the financial
condition of TEC as of the Closing Date (and assuming that the Closing shall
have occurred): (a) TECs fair saleable value of its assets exceeds the amount
that will be required to be paid on or in respect of TECs existing debts and
other liabilities (including known contingent liabilities) as they mature; (b)
TECs assets do not constitute unreasonably small capital to carry on its
business for the current fiscal year as now conducted and as proposed to be
conducted including its capital needs taking into account the particular capital
requirements of the business conducted by TEC, and projected capital requirements
and capital availability thereof; and (c) the current cash flow of TEC, together
with the proceeds TEC would receive, were it to liquidate all of its assets,
after taking into account all anticipated uses of the cash, would be sufficient
to pay all amounts on or in respect of its debt when such amounts are required
to be paid. TEC does not intend to incur debts beyond its ability to pay such
debts as they mature (taking into account the timing and amounts of cash to be
payable on or in respect of its debt).
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3.19 Application of Takeover
Protections. TEC has taken all necessary action, if any, in order to render
inapplicable any control share acquisition, business combination, poison pill
(including any distribution under a rights agreement) or other similar
anti-takeover provision under the TEC Constituent Instruments or the laws of its
jurisdiction of organization that is or could become applicable to the
Shareholder as a result of the Shareholder and TEC fulfilling their obligations
or exercising their rights under this Agreement, including, without limitation,
the issuance of the Shares and the Shareholders ownership of the Shares.
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3.20 Investment Company. TEC is not, and is
not an affiliate of, and immediately following the Closing will not have become,
an investment company within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of
1940, as amended.
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3.21 Foreign Corrupt Practices. Neither
TEC, nor any of its subsidiaries, nor, to TECs knowledge, any director,
officer, agent, employee or other person acting on behalf of TEC or any of its
subsidiaries has, in the course of its actions for, or on behalf of, TEC (a)
used any corporate funds for any unlawful contribution, gift, entertainment or
other unlawful expenses relating to political activity; (b) made any direct or
indirect unlawful payment to any foreign or domestic government official or
employee from corporate funds; (c) violated or is in violation of any provision
of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended; or (d) made any
unlawful bribe, rebate, payoff, influence payment, kickback or other unlawful
payment to any foreign or domestic government official or employee.
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3.22 Absence of Certain Changes or
Events. Except as disclosed in the TEC Financial Statements or the TEC
Disclosure Letter, from December 31, 2009 to the date of this Agreement, TEC has
conducted its business only in the ordinary course, and during such period there
has not been:
(a) any
change in the assets, liabilities, financial condition or operating results of
TEC or any of its subsidiaries, except changes in the ordinary course of
business that have not caused, in the aggregate, a TEC Material Adverse
Effect;
(b)
any damage, destruction or loss, whether or not covered by insurance, that would
have a TEC Material Adverse Effect;
(c) any
waiver or compromise by TEC or any of its subsidiaries of a valuable right or of
a material debt owed to it;
(d) any
satisfaction or discharge of any lien, claim, or encumbrance or payment of any
obligation by TEC or any of its subsidiaries, except in the ordinary course of
business and the satisfaction or discharge of which would not have a TEC
Material Adverse Effect;
(e)
any material change to a material Contract by which TEC or any of its
subsidiaries or any of its respective assets is bound or subject;
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(f) any
mortgage, pledge, transfer of a security interest in, or lien, created by TEC or
any of its subsidiaries, with respect to any of its material properties or
assets, except liens for taxes not yet due or payable and liens that arise in
the ordinary course of business and do not materially impair TECs or its
subsidiaries ownership or use of such property or assets;
(g) any
loans or guarantees made by TEC or any of its subsidiaries to or for the benefit
of its employees, officers or directors, or any members of their immediate
families, or any loans or advances to any persons, corporations, business
trusts, associations, companies, partnerships, limited liability companies,
joint ventures and other entities, governments, agencies and political
subdivision other than travel advances and other advances made in the ordinary
course of its business;
(h) any
alteration of TECs method of accounting or the identity of its auditors;
(i) any
declaration or payment of dividend or distribution of cash or other property to
the Shareholder or any purchase, redemption or agreements to purchase or redeem
any TEC Stock;
(j)
any issuance, sale, disposition or encumbrance of equity securities to any
officer, director or affiliate, or any change in their outstanding shares of
capital stock or their capitalization, whether by reason of reclassification,
recapitalization, stock split, combination, exchange or readjustment of shares,
stock dividend or otherwise; or
(k) any
arrangement or commitment by TEC or any of its subsidiaries to do any of the
things described in this Section 3.22.
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3.23 Disclosure. TEC confirms that
neither it nor any person acting on its behalf has provided Highland Ridge or
its agents or counsel with any information that it believes constitutes
material, non-public information except insofar as the existence and terms of
the proposed transactions hereunder may constitute such information and except
for information that will be disclosed by Highland Ridge under a current report
on Form 8-K filed within four business days after the Closing. TEC understands
and confirms that Highland Ridge will rely on the foregoing representations and
covenants in effecting transactions in securities of TEC. All of the
representations and warranties of TEC set forth in this Agreement are true and
correct and do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to
state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made therein,
in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.
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3.24 No Undisclosed Events, Liabilities,
Developments or Circumstances. No event, liability, development or
circumstance has occurred or exists, or is contemplated to occur with respect to
TEC or any of its subsidiaries, or their respective businesses, properties,
prospects, operations or financial condition, that would be required to be
disclosed by TEC under applicable securities laws on a registration statement on
Form S-1 filed with the SEC relating to an issuance and sale by TEC of its TEC
Stock and which has not been publicly announced or will not be publicly
announced in a current report on Form 8-K filed within four business days after
the Closing.
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3.25 No Additional Agreements. TEC does not
have any agreements or understandings with the Shareholder with respect to the
Transactions other than as specified in this Agreement.
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ARTICLE IV
Representations and Warranties of Highland
Ridge
Highland Ridge represents and warrants as follows to TEC and
the Shareholder.
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4.1 Organization, Standing and Power.
Highland Ridge is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under
the laws of the State of Delaware and has full corporate power and authority and
possesses all governmental franchises, licenses, permits, authorizations and
approvals necessary to enable it to own, lease or otherwise hold its properties
and assets and to conduct its businesses as presently conducted, other than such
franchises, licenses, permits, authorizations and approvals the lack of which,
individually or in the aggregate, has not had and would not reasonably be
expected to have a material adverse effect on Highland Ridge, a material adverse
effect on the ability of Highland Ridge to perform its obligations under this
Agreement or on the ability of Highland Ridge to consummate the Transactions (a
Highland Ridge Material Adverse Effect). Highland Ridge is duly qualified to
do business in each jurisdiction where the nature of its business or its
ownership or leasing of its properties makes such qualification necessary and
where the failure to so qualify would reasonably be expected to have a Highland
Ridge Material Adverse Effect. Highland Ridge has delivered to TEC or its
counsel true and complete copies of the Highland Ridge Charter and the Highland
Ridge Bylaws.
Section
4.2 Subsidiaries; Equity Interests.
Highland Ridge does not own, directly or indirectly, any capital stock,
membership interest, partnership interest, joint venture interest or other
equity interest in any person.
Section
4.3 Capital Structure. The authorized
capital stock of Highland Ridge consists of 300,000,000 shares of common stock,
$.001 par value, and 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $.001 par value. As
of the date hereof, 10,987,131 shares of Highland Ridges common stock and no
shares of preferred stock are issued and outstanding and no shares of Highland
Ridges common stock are held by Highland Ridge in its treasury. Except as set
forth above, no shares of capital stock or other voting securities of Highland
Ridge were issued, reserved for issuance or outstanding. All outstanding shares
of the capital stock of Highland Ridge are, and all such shares that may be
issued prior to the date hereof will be when issued, duly authorized, validly
issued, fully paid and nonassessable and not subject to or issued in violation
of any purchase option, call option, right of first refusal, preemptive right,
subscription right or any similar right under any provision of the Delaware
General Corporation Law, the Highland Ridge Charter, the Highland Ridge Bylaws
or any Contract to which Highland Ridge is a party or otherwise bound. There are
not any bonds, debentures, notes or other indebtedness of Highland Ridge having
the right to vote (or convertible into, or exchangeable for, securities having
the right to vote) on any matters on which holders of Highland Ridges common
stock may vote (Voting Highland Ridge Debt). As of the date of this Agreement,
there are not any options, warrants, rights, convertible or exchangeable
securities, phantom stock rights, stock appreciation rights, stock-based
performance units, commitments, Contracts, arrangements or undertakings of any
kind to which Highland Ridge is a party or by which it is bound (a) obligating
Highland Ridge to issue, deliver or sell, or cause to be issued, delivered or
sold, additional shares of capital stock or other equity interests in, or any
security convertible or exercisable for or exchangeable into any capital stock
of or other equity interest in, Highland Ridge or any Voting Highland Ridge
Debt, (b) obligating Highland Ridge to issue, grant, extend or enter into any
such option, warrant, call, right, security, commitment, Contract, arrangement
or undertaking or (c) that give any person the right to receive any economic
benefit or right similar to or derived from the economic benefits and rights
occurring to holders of the capital stock of Highland Ridge. As of the date of
this Agreement, there are not any outstanding contractual obligations of
Highland Ridge to repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any shares of capital
stock of Highland Ridge. The stockholder list provided to TEC or its counsel is
a current stockholder list generated by its stock transfer agent, and such list
accurately reflects all of the issued and outstanding shares of the Highland
Ridges common stock.
Section
4.4 Authority; Execution and Delivery;
Enforceability. The execution and delivery by Highland Ridge of this
Agreement and the consummation by Highland Ridge of the Transactions have been duly authorized and approved by the Board of Directors of
Highland Ridge and no other corporate proceedings on the part of Highland Ridge
are necessary to authorize this Agreement and the Transactions. This Agreement
constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of Highland Ridge, enforceable
against Highland Ridge in accordance with the terms hereof.
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Section
4.5 No Conflicts; Consents.
(a)
The execution and delivery by Highland Ridge of this Agreement does not, and the
consummation of Transactions and compliance with the terms hereof will not,
contravene, conflict with or result in any violation of or default (with or
without notice or lapse of time, or both) under, or give rise to a right of
termination, cancellation or acceleration of any obligation or to loss of a
material benefit under, or to increased, additional, accelerated or guaranteed
rights or entitlements of any person under, or result in the creation of any
Lien upon any of the properties or assets of Highland Ridge under, any provision
of (i) the Highland Ridge Charter or Highland Ridge Bylaws, (ii) any material
Contract to which Highland Ridge is a party or to which any of its properties or
assets is subject or (iii) subject to the filings and other matters referred to
in Section 4.5(b), any material Order or material Law applicable to Highland
Ridge or its properties or assets, other than, in the case of clauses (ii) and
(iii) above, any such items that, individually or in the aggregate, have not had
and would not reasonably be expected to have a Highland Ridge Material Adverse
Effect.
(b) Except
for required filings with the SEC and applicable Blue Sky or state securities
commissions, no Consent of, or registration, declaration or filing with, or
permit from, any Governmental Entity is required to be obtained or made by or
with respect to Highland Ridge in connection with the execution, delivery and
performance of this Agreement or the consummation of the Transactions.
Section
4.6 Taxes.
(a) Highland
Ridge has timely filed, or has caused to be timely filed on its behalf, all Tax
Returns required to be filed by it, and all such Tax Returns are true, complete
and accurate, except to the extent any failure to file, any delinquency in
filing or any inaccuracies in any filed Tax Returns, individually or in the
aggregate, have not had and would not reasonably be expected to have a Highland
Ridge Material Adverse Effect. All Taxes shown to be due on such Tax Returns, or
otherwise owed, have been timely paid, except to the extent that any failure to
pay, individually or in the aggregate, has not had and would not reasonably be
expected to have a Highland Ridge Material Adverse Effect.
(b) The
most recent financial statements contained in the SEC Reports reflect an
adequate reserve for all Taxes payable by Highland Ridge (in addition to any
reserve for deferred Taxes to reflect timing differences between book and Tax
items) for all Taxable periods and portions thereof through the date of such
financial statements. No deficiency with respect to any Taxes has been proposed,
asserted or assessed against Highland Ridge, and no requests for waivers of the
time to assess any such Taxes are pending, except to the extent any such
deficiency or request for waiver, individually or in the aggregate, has not had
and would not reasonably be expected to have a Highland Ridge Material Adverse
Effect.
(c) There
are no Liens for Taxes (other than for current Taxes not yet due and payable) on
the assets of Highland Ridge. Highland Ridge is not bound by any agreement with
respect to Taxes.
Section
4.7 Benefit Plans. Highland Ridge does not,
and since its inception never has, maintained or contributed to any bonus,
pension, profit sharing, deferred compensation, incentive compensation, stock
ownership, stock purchase, stock option, phantom stock, retirement, vacation,
severance, disability, death benefit, hospitalization, medical or other plan,
arrangement or understanding (whether or not legally binding) providing benefits to any
current or former employee, officer or director of Highland Ridge. As of the
date of this Agreement, there are not any employment, consulting,
indemnification, severance or termination agreements or arrangements between
Highland Ridge and any current or former employee, officer or director of
Highland Ridge, nor does Highland Ridge have any general severance plan or
policy.
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Section
4.8 ERISA Compliance; Excess Parachute
Payments. Highland Ridge does not, and since its inception never has,
maintained or contributed to any employee pension benefit plans (as defined in
Section 3(2) of ERISA), employee welfare benefit plans (as defined in Section
3(1) of ERISA) or any other benefit plan for the benefit of any current or
former employees, consultants, officers or directors of Highland Ridge.
Section
4.9 Litigation. There is no Action against
or affecting Highland Ridge or any of its properties which (a) adversely affects
or challenges the legality, validity or enforceability of either of this
Agreement or the Shares or (b) could, if there were an unfavorable decision,
individually or in the aggregate, have or reasonably be expected to result in a
Highland Ridge Material Adverse Effect. Neither Highland Ridge nor any director
or officer (in his or her capacity as such), is or has been the subject of any
Action involving a claim or violation of or liability under federal or state
securities laws or a claim of breach of fiduciary duty.
Section
4.10 Compliance with Applicable Laws.
Highland Ridge is in compliance with all applicable Laws, including those
relating to occupational health and safety, the environment, export controls,
trade sanctions and embargoes, except for instances of noncompliance that,
individually and in the aggregate, have not had and would not reasonably be
expected to have a Highland Ridge Material Adverse Effect. Highland Ridge has
not received any written communication during the past two years from a
Governmental Entity that alleges that Highland Ridge is not in compliance in any
material respect with any applicable Law. Highland Ridge is in compliance with
all effective requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as amended, and
the rules and regulations thereunder, that are applicable to it, except where
such noncompliance could not have or reasonably be expected to result in a
Highland Ridge Material Adverse Effect. This Section 4.10 does not relate to
matters with respect to Taxes, which are the subject of Section 4.6.
Section
4.11 Contracts. Except as disclosed in the
SEC Reports, there are no Contracts that are material to the business,
properties, assets, condition (financial or otherwise), results of operations or
prospects of Highland Ridge taken as a whole. Highland Ridge is not in violation
of or in default under (nor does there exist any condition which upon the
passage of time or the giving of notice would cause such a violation of or
default under) any Contract to which it is a party or to which it or any of its
properties or assets is subject, except for violations or defaults that would
not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to result in a
Highland Ridge Material Adverse Effect.
Section
4.12 Title to Properties. Highland
Ridge has good title to, or valid leasehold interests in, all of its properties
and assets used in the conduct of its businesses. All such assets and
properties, other than assets and properties in which Highland Ridge has
leasehold interests, are free and clear of all Liens, except for Liens that, in
the aggregate, do not and will not materially interfere with the ability of
Highland Ridge to conduct business as currently conducted. Highland Ridge has
complied in all material respects with the terms of all material leases to which
it is a party and under which it is in occupancy, and all such leases are in
full force and effect. Highland Ridge enjoys peaceful and undisturbed possession
under all such material leases.
Section
4.13 Intellectual Property. Highland Ridge
does not own, nor is validly licensed nor otherwise has the right to use, any
Intellectual Property Rights. No claims are pending or, to the knowledge of Highland Ridge, threatened that Highland Ridge is
infringing or otherwise adversely affecting the rights of any person with regard
to any Intellectual Property Right.
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Section
4.14 Labor Matters. There are no
collective bargaining or other labor union agreements to which Highland Ridge is
a party or by which it is bound. No material labor dispute exists or, to the
knowledge of Highland Ridge, is imminent with respect to any of the employees of
Highland Ridge.
Section
4.15 SEC Documents; Undisclosed
Liabilities.
(a) Highland
Ridge has filed all reports, schedules, forms, statements and other documents
required to be filed by it with the SEC since May 19, 2006, pursuant to Sections
13(a), 14(a) and 15(d) of the Exchange Act (the SEC Reports).
(b)
As of its respective filing date, each SEC Report complied in all material
respects with the requirements of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations
of the SEC promulgated thereunder applicable to such SEC Report. Except to the
extent that information contained in any SEC Report has been revised or
superseded by a later SEC Report, none of the SEC Reports contains any untrue
statement of a material fact or omits to state any material fact required to be
stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in light of
the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. The consolidated
financial statements of Highland Ridge included in the SEC Reports comply as to
form in all material respects with applicable accounting requirements and the
published rules and regulations of the SEC with respect thereto, have been
prepared in accordance with the U.S. generally accepted accounting principles
(except, in the case of unaudited statements, as permitted by the rules and
regulations of the SEC) applied on a consistent basis during the periods
involved (except as may be indicated in the notes thereto) and fairly present
the consolidated financial position of Highland Ridge and its consolidated
subsidiaries as of the dates thereof and the consolidated results of their
operations and cash flows for the periods shown (subject, in the case of
unaudited statements, to normal year-end audit adjustments).
(c) Except
as set forth in the SEC Reports, Highland Ridge has no liabilities or
obligations of any nature (whether accrued, absolute, contingent or otherwise)
required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles to be set forth on a
balance sheet of Highland Ridge or in the notes thereto. There are no financial
or contractual obligations and liabilities (including any obligations to issue
capital stock or other securities) due after the date hereof. All liabilities of
Highland Ridge shall have been paid off and shall in no event remain liabilities
of Highland Ridge, TEC or the Shareholder following the Closing.
Section
4.16 Transactions With Affiliates and
Employees. Except as disclosed in the SEC Reports, none of the officers or
directors of Highland Ridge and, to the knowledge of Highland Ridge, none of the
employees of Highland Ridge is presently a party to any transaction with
Highland Ridge (other than for services as employees, officers and directors),
including any Contract or other arrangement providing for the furnishing of
services to or by, providing for rental of real or personal property to or from,
or otherwise requiring payments to or from any officer, director or such
employee or, to the knowledge of Highland Ridge, any entity in which any
officer, director, or any such employee has a substantial interest or is an
officer, director, trustee or partner.
Section
4.17 Internal Accounting Controls. Highland
Ridge maintains a system of internal accounting controls sufficient to provide
reasonable assurance that (a) transactions are executed in accordance with
managements general or specific authorizations, (b) transactions are recorded
as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles and to maintain asset
accountability, (c) access to assets is permitted only in accordance with
managements general or specific authorization, and (d) the recorded
accountability for assets is compared with the existing assets at reasonable
intervals and appropriate action is taken with respect to any differences.
Highland Ridge has established disclosure controls and procedures for Highland
Ridge and designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that
material information relating to Highland Ridge is made known to the officers by
others within Highland Ridge. Highland Ridges officers have evaluated the
effectiveness of Highland Ridges controls and procedures. Since December 31,
2009, there have been no significant changes in Highland Ridges internal
controls or, to Highland Ridges knowledge, in other factors that could
significantly affect Highland Ridges internal controls.
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Section
4.18 Solvency. Except as disclosed in the
SEC Reports, based on the financial condition of Highland Ridge as of the
Closing Date (and assuming that the Closing shall have occurred), (a) Highland
Ridges fair saleable value of its assets exceeds the amount that will be
required to be paid on or in respect of Highland Ridges existing debts and
other liabilities (including known contingent liabilities) as they mature, (b)
Highland Ridges assets do not constitute unreasonably small capital to carry on
its business for the current fiscal year as now conducted and as proposed to be
conducted, including its capital needs, taking into account the particular
capital requirements of the business conducted by Highland Ridge, and projected
capital requirements and capital availability thereof, and (c) the current cash
flow of Highland Ridge, together with the proceeds Highland Ridge would receive,
were it to liquidate all of its assets, after taking into account all
anticipated uses of the cash, would be sufficient to pay all amounts on or in
respect of its debt when such amounts are required to be paid. Highland Ridge
does not intend to incur debts beyond its ability to pay such debts as they
mature (taking into account the timing and amounts of cash to be payable on or
in respect of its debt).
Section
4.19 Application of Takeover
Protections. Highland Ridge has taken all necessary action, if any, in order
to render inapplicable any control share acquisition, business combination,
poison pill (including any distribution under a rights agreement) or other
similar anti-takeover provision under the Highland Ridge Charter or the laws of
its state of incorporation that is or could become applicable to the Shareholder
as a result of the Shareholder and Highland Ridge fulfilling their obligations
or exercising their rights under this Agreement, including, without limitation,
the issuance of the Shares and the Shareholders ownership of the Shares.
Section
4.20 Investment Company. Highland
Ridge is not, and is not an affiliate of, and immediately following the Closing
will not have become, an investment company within the meaning of the
Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.
Section
4.21 Foreign Corrupt Practices.
Neither Highland Ridge, nor to Highland Ridges knowledge, any director,
officer, agent, employee or other person acting on behalf of Highland Ridge has,
in the course of its actions for, or on behalf of, Highland Ridge (a) used any
corporate funds for any unlawful contribution, gift, entertainment or other
unlawful expenses relating to political activity; (b) made any direct or
indirect unlawful payment to any foreign or domestic government official or
employee from corporate funds; (c) violated or is in violation of any provision
of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended; or (d) made any
unlawful bribe, rebate, payoff, influence payment, kickback or other unlawful
payment to any foreign or domestic government official or employee.
Section
4.22 Absence of Certain Changes or
Events. Except as disclosed in the SEC Reports, from the date of the most
recent financial statements contained in the SEC Reports to the date of this
Agreement, Highland Ridge has conducted its business only in the ordinary
course, and during such period there has not been:
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(a)
any change in the assets, liabilities, financial condition or operating results
of Highland Ridge from that reflected in the financial statements contained in
the SEC Reports, except changes in the ordinary course of business that have not
caused, in the aggregate, a Highland Ridge Material Adverse Effect;
(b)
any damage, destruction or loss, whether or not covered by insurance, that would
have a Highland Ridge Material Adverse Effect;
(c) any
waiver or compromise by Highland Ridge of a valuable right or of a material debt
owed to it;
(d) any
satisfaction or discharge of any lien, claim, or encumbrance or payment of any
obligation by Highland Ridge, except in the ordinary course of business and the
satisfaction or discharge of which would not have a Highland Ridge Material
Adverse Effect;
(e)
any material change to a material Contract by which Highland Ridge or any of its
assets is bound or subject;
(f) any
material change in any compensation arrangement or agreement with any employee,
officer, director or stockholder;
(g)
any resignation or termination of employment of any officer of Highland
Ridge;
(h)
any mortgage, pledge, transfer of a security interest in or lien created by
Highland Ridge with respect to any of its material properties or assets, except
liens for taxes not yet due or payable and liens that arise in the ordinary
course of business and that do not materially impair Highland Ridges ownership
or use of such property or assets;
(i)
any loans or guarantees made by Highland Ridge to or for the benefit of its
employees, officers or directors, or any members of their immediate families,
other than travel advances and other advances made in the ordinary course of its
business;
(j)
any declaration, setting aside or payment or other distribution in respect of
any of Highland Ridges capital stock, or any direct or indirect redemption,
purchase, or other acquisition of any of such stock by Highland Ridge;
(k)
any alteration of Highland Ridges method of accounting or the identity of its
auditors;
(l)
any issuance of equity securities to any officer, director or affiliate, except
pursuant to existing Highland Ridge stock option plans; or
(m)
any arrangement or commitment by Highland Ridge to do any of the things
described in this Section 4.22.
Section
4.23 Certain Registration Matters. Highland
Ridge has not granted or agreed to grant to any person any rights (including
piggy-back registration rights) to have any securities of Highland Ridge
registered with the SEC or any other governmental authority that have not been
satisfied.
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Section
4.24 Listing and Maintenance
Requirements. Highland Ridge is, and has no reason to believe that it will
not in the foreseeable future continue to be, in compliance with the listing and
maintenance requirements for continued listing of the Highland Ridge Stock on
the trading market on which the Highland Ridge Stock is currently listed or
quoted. The issuance and sale of the Shares under this Agreement does not
contravene the rules and regulations of the trading market on which the Highland
Ridge Stock are currently listed or quoted, and no approval of the stockholders
of Highland Ridge is required for Highland Ridge to issue and deliver to the
Shareholder the Shares contemplated by this Agreement.
Section
4.25 Disclosure. Highland Ridge
confirms that neither it nor any person acting on its behalf has provided the
Shareholder or his agents or counsel with any information that Highland Ridge
believes constitutes material, non-public information except insofar as the
existence and terms of the proposed transactions hereunder may constitute such
information and except for information that will be disclosed by Highland Ridge
under a current report on Form 8-K filed within four business days after the
Closing. Highland Ridge understands and confirms that the Shareholder will rely
on the foregoing representations and covenants in effecting transactions in
securities of Highland Ridge. All of the representations and warranties set
forth in this Agreement are true and correct and do not contain any untrue
statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact necessary in
order to make the statements made therein, in light of the circumstances under
which they were made, not misleading.
Section
4.26 No Undisclosed Events, Liabilities,
Developments or Circumstances. No event, liability, development or
circumstance has occurred or exists, or is contemplated to occur with respect to
Highland Ridge, or its businesses, properties, prospects, operations or
financial condition, that would be required to be disclosed by Highland Ridge
under applicable securities laws on a registration statement on Form S-1 filed
with the SEC relating to an issuance and sale by Highland Ridge of its common
stock and which has not been publicly announced or will not be publicly
announced in a current report on Form 8-K filed within four business days after
the Closing.
Section
4.27 No Additional Agreements. Highland
Ridge does not have any agreement or understanding with the Shareholder with
respect to the Transactions other than as specified in this Agreement.
ARTICLE V
Conditions to Closing
Section
5.1 Highland Ridge Conditions Precedent. The obligations of the
Shareholder and TEC to enter into and complete the Closing are subject, at the
option of the Shareholder and TEC, to the fulfillment on or prior to the Closing
Date of the following conditions, any one or more of which may be waived by TEC
and the Shareholder in writing.
(a) Representations
and Covenants. The representations and warranties of Highland Ridge
contained in this Agreement shall be true in all material respects on and as of
the Closing Date with the same force and effect as though made on and as of the
Closing Date. Highland Ridge shall have performed and complied in all material
respects with all covenants and agreements required by this Agreement to be
performed or complied with by Highland Ridge on or prior to the Closing Date.
Highland Ridge shall have delivered to the Shareholder and TEC a certificate,
dated the Closing Date, to the foregoing effect.
(b)
Litigation. No action, suit or proceeding shall have been instituted
before any court or governmental or regulatory body or instituted or threatened
by any governmental or regulatory body to restrain, modify or prevent the
carrying out of the Transactions or to seek damages or a discovery order in connection with such Transactions, or which has or may have, in
the reasonable opinion of TEC or the Shareholder, a materially adverse effect on
the assets, properties, business, operations or condition (financial or
otherwise) of Highland Ridge.
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(c)
Consents. All material consents, waivers, approvals, authorizations or
orders required to be obtained, and all filings required to be made, by Highland
Ridge for the authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement and the
consummation by it of the Transactions shall have been obtained and made by
Highland Ridge, except where the failure to receive such consents, waivers,
approvals, authorizations or orders or to make such filings would not have a
Highland Ridge Material Adverse Effect.
(d)
No Material Adverse Change. There shall not have been any occurrence,
event, incident, action, failure to act, or transaction since December 31, 2009
which has had or is reasonably likely to cause a Highland Ridge Material Adverse
Effect.
(e) Post-Closing
Capitalization. At, and immediately after, the Closing, the authorized
capitalization, and the number of issued and outstanding shares of the capital
stock of Highland Ridge, on a fully-diluted basis, as indicated on a schedule to
be delivered by the Parties at or prior to the Closing, shall be acceptable to
TEC and the Shareholder.
(f)
Satisfactory Completion of Due Diligence. TEC and the Shareholder shall
have completed their legal, accounting and business due diligence of Highland
Ridge and the results thereof shall be satisfactory to TEC and the Shareholder
in their sole and absolute discretion.
(g)
SEC Reports. Highland Ridge shall have filed all reports and other
documents required to be filed by it under the U.S. federal securities laws
through the Closing Date.
(h)
OTCBB Quotation. Highland Ridge shall have maintained its status as a
company whose common stock is quoted on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board and
no reason shall exist as to why such status shall not continue immediately
following the Closing.
(i)
No Suspensions of Trading in Highland Ridge Stock; Listing. Trading in
the Highland Ridge Stock shall not have been suspended by the SEC or any trading
market (except for any suspensions of trading of not more than one trading day
solely to permit dissemination of material information regarding Highland Ridge)
at any time since the date of execution of this Agreement, and the Highland
Ridge Stock shall have been at all times since such date listed for trading on a
trading market.
(j) Secretarys
Certificate. Highland Ridge shall have delivered to TEC a certificate,
signed by its Secretary or other authorized officer, certifying that the
attached copies of the Highland Ridge Charter, Highland Ridge Bylaws and
resolutions of its Board of Directors approving this Agreement and the
Transactions are all true, complete and correct and remain in full force and
effect.
(k)
Good Standing Certificate. Highland Ridge shall have delivered to TEC a
certificate of good standing of Highland Ridge dated within five (5) business
days of Closing issued by the Secretary of State of Delaware.
(l)
Resignations and Appointments. Highland Ridge shall have delivered to TEC
(i) a letter of resignation from Jiaojiao Jiao resigning from any and all
offices held by her, effective as of the Closing, and resigning from the board
of directors of the Company, effective as of the tenth (10th) day
following the filing of an Information Statement on Schedule 14f-1 with the SEC;
(ii) evidence of the election of Mr. Chun Lu as a director of the Company and
Chair of the Companys board of directors, effective immediately as of the
Closing, and of the appointment of Ms. Xiaoxiang Liu and Mr. Wei Zhang effective
automatically as of the effective date of Mr. Jiaos resignation; and (iii)
evidence of the election of Mr. Chun Lu as the Chief Executive Officer of
Highland Ridge, and such other officers as may be designated by TEC, effective
as of the Closing.
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(m)
Payoff Letters and Releases. Highland Ridge shall have delivered to TEC
such payoff letters and releases relating to liabilities of Highland Ridge as
TEC shall request, in form and substance satisfactory to TEC.
(n)
Lien Searches. If requested, Highland Ridge shall have delivered to TEC
the results of UCC, judgment lien and tax lien searches with respect to Highland
Ridge, the results of which indicate no liens on the assets of Highland
Ridge.
(o)
Release. Highland Ridge shall have delivered to TEC a duly executed
release by the current directors, officers and control persons of Highland Ridge
in favor of Highland Ridge, TEC and the Shareholder, in form and substance
satisfactory to TEC.
(p) Indemnification
Agreement. Highland Ridge shall have delivered an indemnification agreement,
executed by the current directors, officers and control persons of Highland
Ridge for the benefit of Highland Ridge, TEC and the Shareholder, in the form
and substance satisfactory to TEC.
Section
5.2 TEC and Shareholder Conditions
Precedent. The obligations of Highland Ridge to enter into and complete the
Closing is subject, at the option of Highland Ridge, to the fulfillment on or
prior to the Closing Date of the following conditions, any one or more of which
may be waived by Highland Ridge in writing.
(a)
Representations and Covenants. The representations and warranties of the
Shareholder and TEC contained in this Agreement shall be true in all material
respects on and as of the Closing Date with the same force and effect as though
made on and as of the Closing Date. The Shareholder and TEC shall have performed
and complied in all material respects with all covenants and agreements required
by this Agreement to be performed or complied with by the Shareholder and TEC on
or prior to the Closing Date. Each of TEC and the Shareholder shall have
delivered to Highland Ridge a certificate, dated the Closing Date, to the
foregoing effect.
(b)
Litigation. No action, suit or proceeding shall have been instituted
before any court or governmental or regulatory body or instituted or threatened
by any governmental or regulatory body to restrain, modify or prevent the
carrying out of the Transactions or to seek damages or a discovery order in
connection with such Transactions, or which has or may have, in the reasonable
opinion of Highland Ridge, a materially adverse effect on the assets,
properties, business, operations or condition (financial or otherwise) of
TEC.
(c) Consents.
All material consents, waivers, approvals, authorizations or orders required to
be obtained, and all filings required to be made, by the Shareholder or TEC for
the authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation
by them of the Transactions, shall have been obtained and made by the
Shareholder or TEC, except where the failure to receive such consents, waivers,
approvals, authorizations or orders or to make such filings would not have an
TEC Material Adverse Effect.
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(d)
No Material Adverse Change. There shall not have been any occurrence,
event, incident, action, failure to act, or transaction since the date of the
TEC Financial Statements which has had or is reasonably likely to cause an TEC
Material Adverse Effect.
(e)
Post-Closing Capitalization. At, and immediately after, the Closing, the
authorized capitalization, and the number of issued and outstanding shares of
the capital stock of Highland Ridge, on a fully-diluted basis, as indicated on a
schedule to be delivered by the Parties at or prior to the Closing, shall be
acceptable to Highland Ridge.
(f) Satisfactory
Completion of Due Diligence. Highland Ridge shall have completed its legal,
accounting and business due diligence of TEC and the Shareholder and the results
thereof shall be satisfactory to Highland Ridge in its sole and absolute
discretion.
(g)
Secretarys Certificate. TEC shall have delivered to Highland Ridge a
certificate, signed by its Secretary (or authorized director or officer),
certifying that the attached copies of the TEC Constituent Instruments and
resolutions of the Board of Directors of TEC approving this Agreement and the
Transactions are all true, complete and correct and remain in full force and
effect.
(h)
Delivery of Audit Report and Financial Statements. TEC shall have
completed the TEC Financial Statements and shall have received an audit report
from an independent audit firm that is registered with the Public Company
Accounting Oversight Board. The form and substance of the TEC Financial
Statements shall be satisfactory to Highland Ridge in its sole and absolute
discretion.
(i) Form
8-K. TEC shall have provided Highland Ridge with reasonable assurances that
Highland Ridge will be able to comply with its obligation to file a current
report on Form 8-K within four (4) business days following the Closing
containing the requisite financial statements of TEC and the requisite Form
10-type disclosure regarding TEC and its subsidiaries.
(j)
Share Transfer Documents. The Shareholder shall have delivered to
Highland Ridge certificate(s) representing his TEC Stock, accompanied by an
executed instrument of transfer for transfer by the Shareholder of his TEC Stock
to Highland Ridge.
ARTICLE VI
Covenants
Section
6.1 Issuance of Stock Certificates. At or
within 10 business days following the Closing, Highland Ridge shall deliver to
the Shareholder a certificate representing the new shares of Highland Ridge
Stock issued to the Shareholder.
Section
6.2 Blue Sky Laws. Highland Ridge shall
take any action (other than qualifying to do business in any jurisdiction in
which it is not now so qualified) required to be taken under any applicable
state securities laws in connection with the issuance of the Highland Ridge
Stock in connection with this Agreement.
Section
6.3 Public Announcements. Highland Ridge
and TEC will consult with each other before issuing, and provide each other the
opportunity to review and comment upon, any press releases or other public
statements with respect to this Agreement and the Transactions and shall not
issue any such press release or make any such public statement prior to such
consultation, except as may be required by applicable Law, court process or by
obligations pursuant to any listing agreement with any national securities
exchanges.
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Section
6.4 Fees and Expenses. All fees and
expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement shall be paid by the Party
incurring such fees or expenses, whether or not this Agreement is consummated.
Section
6.5 Continued Efforts. Each Party shall use
commercially reasonable efforts to (a) take all action reasonably necessary to
consummate the Transactions, and (b) take such steps and do such acts as may be
necessary to keep all of its representations and warranties true and correct as
of the Closing Date with the same effect as if the same had been made, and this
Agreement had been dated, as of the Closing Date.
Section
6.6 Exclusivity. Neither Highland Ridge nor
TEC shall (a) solicit, initiate, or encourage the submission of any proposal or
offer from any person relating to the acquisition of any capital stock or other
voting securities of Highland Ridge or TEC (as applicable), or any assets of
Highland Ridge or TEC (as applicable) (including any acquisition structured as a
merger, consolidation, share exchange or other business combination), (b)
participate in any discussions or negotiations regarding, furnish any
information with respect to, assist or participate in, or facilitate in any
other manner any effort or attempt by any person to do or seek any of the
foregoing, or (c) take any other action that is inconsistent with the
Transactions and that has the effect of avoiding the Closing contemplated
hereby. Each shall notify the other immediately if any person makes any
proposal, offer, inquiry, or contact with respect to any of the foregoing.
Section
6.7 Filing of 8-K. Highland Ridge
shall file, within four (4) business days of the Closing Date, a current report
on Form 8-K and attach as exhibits all relevant agreements with the SEC
disclosing the terms of this Agreement and other requisite disclosure regarding
the Transactions and including the requisite audited consolidated financial
statements of TEC and the requisite Form 10 disclosure regarding TEC and its
subsidiaries. In addition, Highland Ridge shall issue a press release at a
mutually agreeable time following the Closing Date.
Section
6.8 Furnishing of Information. As long as
any Shareholder owns the Shares, Highland Ridge covenants to timely file (or
obtain extensions in respect thereof and file within the applicable grace
period) all reports required to be filed by Highland Ridge after the date hereof
pursuant to the Exchange Act. As long as any Shareholder owns the Shares, if
Highland Ridge is not required to file reports pursuant to such laws, it will
prepare and furnish to such Shareholder and make publicly available in
accordance with Rule 144(c) promulgated by the SEC pursuant to the Securities
Act, such information as is required for the Shareholder to sell Shares under
Rule 144. Highland Ridge further covenants that it will take such further action
as any holder of the Shares may reasonably request, all to the extent required
from time to time to enable such person to sell the Shares without registration
under the Securities Act within the limitation of the exemptions provided by
Rule 144.
Section
6.9 Access. Each of Highland Ridge and
TEC shall permit representatives of each other to have full access to all
premises, properties, personnel, books, records, contracts, and documents of or
pertaining to such party.
Section
6.10 Preservation of Business. From the
date of this Agreement until the Closing Date, each of TEC and Highland Ridge
shall, except as otherwise permitted by the terms of this Agreement, operate
only in the ordinary and usual course of business consistent with its past
practices and shall use reasonable commercial efforts to (a) preserve intact its
business organization, (b) preserve the good will and advantageous relationships
with customers, suppliers, independent contractors, employees and other Persons
material to the operation of its business, and (c) not permit any action or
omission that would cause any of its representations or warranties contained
herein to become inaccurate or any of its covenants to be breached in any
material respect.
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Section
6.11 PRC Legal Opinion. Each of TEC
and Highland Ridge agree to obtain, as soon as possible after the Closing, a
legal opinion on the offshore structure of the TEC and its subsidiaries, and on
the Option Agreement, dated May, 4, 2010, from a nationally recognized counsel
licensed and qualified to practice in the Peoples Republic of China.
ARTICLE VII
Miscellaneous
Section
7.1 Notices. All notices, requests,
claims, demands and other communications under this Agreement shall be in
writing and shall be deemed given upon receipt by the Parties at the following
addresses (or at such other address for a Party as shall be specified by like
notice):
If to Highland Ridge, to:
Room 4002, RongChao Landmark
4028
Jintian Rd, Futian District
Shenzhen City
Peoples Republic of China
Attention: Jiaojiao Jiao
If to TEC or the Shareholder, to:
Xinqiao Industrial Park
Jingde
County, Anhui Province, 242600
Peoples Republic of China
Attention:
Chief Executive Officer
with a copy to:
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
2300 N Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20037-11228
Attention: Louis A.
Bevilacqua, Esq.
Facsimile: +1 202-663-8007
Section
7.2 Amendments; Waivers; No Additional
Consideration. No provision of this Agreement may be waived or amended
except in a written instrument signed by TEC, Highland Ridge and the
Shareholder. No waiver of any default with respect to any provision, condition
or requirement of this Agreement shall be deemed to be a continuing waiver in
the future or a waiver of any subsequent default or a waiver of any other
provision, condition or requirement hereof, nor shall any delay or omission of
any Party to exercise any right hereunder in any manner impair the exercise of
any such right.
Section
7.3 Replacement of Securities. If any
certificate or instrument evidencing any Shares is mutilated, lost, stolen or
destroyed, Highland Ridge shall issue or cause to be issued in exchange and
substitution for and upon cancellation thereof, or in lieu of and substitution
therefor, a new certificate or instrument, but only upon receipt of evidence
reasonably satisfactory to Highland Ridge of such loss, theft or destruction and
customary and reasonable indemnity, if requested. The applicants for a new
certificate or instrument under such circumstances shall also pay any reasonable
third-party costs associated with the issuance of such replacement Shares. If a
replacement certificate or instrument evidencing any Shares is requested due to
a mutilation thereof, Highland Ridge may require delivery of such mutilated
certificate or instrument as a condition precedent to any issuance of a
replacement.
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Section
7.4 Remedies. In addition to being
entitled to exercise all rights provided herein or granted by law, including
recovery of damages, each of the Shareholder, Highland Ridge and TEC will be
entitled to specific performance under this Agreement. The Parties agree that
monetary damages may not be adequate compensation for any loss incurred by
reason of any breach of obligations described in the foregoing sentence and
hereby agrees to waive in any action for specific performance of any such
obligation the defense that a remedy at law would be adequate.
Section
7.5 Limitation of Liability.
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, each of Highland Ridge and TEC
acknowledges and agrees that the liability of a Shareholder arising directly or
indirectly, under any Transaction Document of any and every nature whatsoever
shall be satisfied solely out of the assets of such Shareholder, and that no
trustee, officer, other investment vehicle or any other affiliate of such
Shareholder or any investor, shareholder or holder of shares of beneficial
interest of such Shareholder shall be personally liable for any liabilities of
such Shareholder.
Section
7.6 Interpretation. When a reference
is made in this Agreement to a Section, such reference shall be to a Section of
this Agreement unless otherwise indicated. Whenever the words include,
includes or including are used in this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be
followed by the words without limitation.
Section
7.7 Severability. If any term or other
provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced
by any rule or Law, or public policy, all other conditions and provisions of
this Agreement shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect so long as the
economic or legal substance of the Transactions is not affected in any manner
materially adverse to any Party. Upon such determination that any term or other
provision is invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced, the Parties shall
negotiate in good faith to modify this Agreement so as to effect the original
intent of the Parties as closely as possible in an acceptable manner to the end
that the Transactions are fulfilled to the extent possible.
Section
7.8 Counterparts; Facsimile Execution.
This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, all of which shall
be considered one and the same agreement and shall become effective when one or
more counterparts have been signed by each of the Parties and delivered to the
other Parties. Facsimile execution and delivery of this Agreement is legal,
valid and binding for all purposes.
Section
7.9 Entire Agreement; Third Party
Beneficiaries. This Agreement, taken together with the TEC Disclosure
Letter, (a) constitute the entire agreement and supersede all prior agreements
and understandings, both written and oral, among the Parties with respect to the
Transactions and (b) are not intended to confer upon any person other than the
Parties any rights or remedies.
Section
7.10 Governing Law. This Agreement
shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of
New York, regardless of the laws that might otherwise govern under applicable
principles of conflicts of laws thereof, except to the extent the laws of
Delaware are mandatorily applicable to the Transactions.
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Section
7.11 Assignment. Neither this
Agreement nor any of the rights, interests or obligations under this Agreement
shall be assigned, in whole or in part, by operation of law or otherwise by any
of the Parties without the prior written consent of each of the other Parties.
Any purported assignment without such consent shall be void. Subject to the
preceding sentences, this Agreement will be binding upon, inure to the benefit
of, and be enforceable by, the Parties and their respective successors and
assigns.
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IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Share Exchange Agreement to
be duly executed by their respective authorized signatories as of the date first
indicated above.
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ANNEX A
Definitions
Action
means any action, suit, inquiry, notice of violation, proceeding (including any
partial proceeding such as a deposition) or investigation pending or threatened
in writing before or by any court, arbitrator, governmental or administrative
agency, regulatory authority (federal, state, county, local or foreign), stock
market, stock exchange or trading facility.
Agreement
has the meaning set forth in the Preamble of this Agreement.
Highland
Ridge has the meaning set forth in the Preamble of this Agreement.
Highland
Ridge Bylaws means the Bylaws of Highland Ridge, as amended to the date of
this Agreement.
Highland
Ridge Charter means the Articles of Incorporation of Highland Ridge, as
amended to the date of this Agreement.
Highland
Ridge Material Adverse Effect has the meaning set forth in the Section 4.1
of this Agreement.
Highland
Ridge Stock has the meaning set forth in the Background Section of this
Agreement.
Closing
has the meaning set forth in Section 1.2 of this Agreement.
Closing
Date has the meaning set forth in Section 1.2 of this Agreement.
Consent
means any material consent, approval, license, permit, order or authorization.
Contract
means any contract, lease, license, indenture, note, bond, agreement, permit,
concession, franchise or other instrument.
Exchange
Act means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Governmental
Entity means any federal, state, local or foreign government or any court
of competent jurisdiction, administrative agency or commission or other
governmental authority or instrumentality, domestic or foreign.
Intellectual
Property Right means any patent, patent right, trademark, trademark right,
trade name, trade name right, service mark, service mark right, copyright and
other proprietary intellectual property right and computer program.
Law
means any statute, law, ordinance, rule, regulation, order, writ, injunction,
judgment, or decree.
Lien
means any lien, security interest, pledge, equity and claim of any kind, voting
trust, stockholder agreement and other encumbrance.
TEC
has the meaning set forth in the Preamble of this Agreement.
TEC
Constituent Instruments means the certificate of incorporation and
memorandum and articles of association of TEC and such other constituent
instruments of TEC as may exist, each as amended to the date of this Agreement.
TEC
Disclosure Letter means the letter delivered from TEC to Highland Ridge
concurrently herewith.
TEC
Financial Statements has the meaning set forth in the Section 3.15 of this
Agreement.
TEC
Material Adverse Effect has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1 of this
Agreement.
TEC
Stock has the meaning set forth in the Background Section of this
Agreement.
Party
has the meaning set forth in the Preamble of this Agreement.
SEC
means the Securities and Exchange Commission.
SEC
Reports has the meaning set forth in Section 4.15 of this Agreement.
Securities
Act means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Shareholder
has the meaning set forth in the Preamble of this Agreement.
Shares
has the meaning set forth in Section 1.1 of this Agreement.
Taxes
means all forms of taxation, whenever created or imposed, and whether of the
United States or elsewhere, and whether imposed by a local, municipal,
governmental, state, foreign, federal or other Governmental Entity, or in
connection with any agreement with respect to Taxes, including all interest,
penalties and additions imposed with respect to such amounts.
Tax
Return means all federal, state, local, provincial and foreign Tax returns,
declarations, statements, reports, schedules, forms and information returns and
any amended Tax return relating to Taxes.
Transactions
has the meaning set forth in Section 1.2 of this Agreement.
Transaction
Documents means this Agreement and any other documents or agreements
executed in connection with the Transactions.
Voting
Highland Ridge Debt has the meaning set forth in Section 4.3 of this
Agreement.
Voting
TEC Debt has the meaning set forth in Section 3.3 of this Agreement.
EX-10.3
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EXHIBIT 10.3
Highland Ridge, Inc. - Exhibit 10.3 - Filed by newsfilecorp.com
Exhibit 10.3
Equity Transfer Agreement
Holder: Chun Lu (hereinafter Party A)
ID Card No.: 330123197403015038
Permanent Address: New Bridge Industrial Park, Jingyang, Jingde
Country, Anhui
Tel.:0563-8023488
Transferee: Tec Technology Ltd. (hereinafter Party B)
Registered Address: 11th Floor International Center,
151 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, HK
Tel.: 00852-25832400
Legal Representative: WONG HUA PENG PHILIP
Title: Director
Nationality: Singapore
The agreement was signed by Party A and Party B on the issue of
Anhui Tec Tower Ltd. (hereinafter Tec Tower) stock transfer on February 22,
2010 in Jingde Country, Anhui.
Upon friendly consultation, equality and mutual benefit, Party
A and Party B enter into the agreements as follows:
I Share Transfer Pricing and Payment
(I )Party A agrees to transfer its holding 100% shares of Tec
Tower to Party B in the value of RMB 6,435,100 (or in the equivalent value by a
foreign currency with the exchange rate on the payment day); Party B agrees to
purchase the said shares in this price and amount, or make capital contribution
in an equivalent amount.
(II) Party B agrees to pay Party A the above-mentioned amount
in one-time in full within 30 working days upon meeting the following
conditions:
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Both parties have signed this agreement; |
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This equity transfer agreement has been approved by the
relevant business departments of the People's Republic of China. |
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The local Industrial and commercial administrative
department where Tec Tower is administered has finished changing business
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II Guarantee
Party A should guarantee that the transferred shares to Party B
is Party As true assets in Tec Tower. Party A enjoys the right of legal share
ownership and the right of complete disposition. Party A shall ensure no
mortgage, pledge or guarantee of the transferred shares. After the transfer,
Party As original rights and obligations based on the said shares will transfer
to Party B along.
III Profit and Loss Sharing
Party A agrees to assist Party B to handle shareholding change
in registration after the signing of this agreement. Since the procedures of
share ownership change has finished, Party B shall become the shareholder of Tec
Tower, sharing the loss and profit according to the proportion of investments
and articles of association.
IV Expenses and Procedure Handling
Party B shall bear all the costs relating to share transfer
under this agreement.
V Contract Change and Termination
This agreement may be changed or terminated, but must be signed
by both parties in writing, in the cases of:
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Unfulfillment of this agreement due to force majeure or
external factors which can not be prevented with no fault of any
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interests of the observant party, which leads to fulfill this agreement
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that both parties consent to the change or termination of
this agreement upon negotiation because of circumstance
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VI Settlement of Disputes
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The disputes related with the validity, performance,
breach and discharge of this agreement should be settled through friendly
consultations by both parties. |
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In case the agreement cannot be reached, any party may
summit the dispute to the court that has the jurisdiction over the
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VII Effectiveness of Contract
The contract will come into force after signed and sealed by
both parties and ratified by the related business departments of the People's
Republic of China.
VIII Supplementary Articles
The contract is in sextuplicate. Party A and Party B each holds
one copy hereof, Tec Tower files one copy, and the others will be submitted to
the commercial department and industry and commerce administration authorities.
All of the copies are considered as originals and of the same effect.
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EX-10.4
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EXHIBIT 10.4
Highland Ridge, Inc. - Exhibit 10.4 - Filed by newsfilecorp.com
Exhibit 10.4
LETTER AGREEMENT
May 4, 2010
To: The
Undersigned Transferees
Gentlemen:
Re: Share
Allocation and Transfer
As
you know, Highland Ridge, Inc. (the Company), TEC Technology Limited
(TEC Technology), and Wong Hua Peng Phillip (Wong) are
parties to a certain share exchange agreement, dated of even date herewith (the
Share Exchange Agreement), pursuant to which the Company acquired 100%
of the issued and outstanding capital stock of TEC Technology and its operating
subsidiaries from Wong, in exchange for the issuance to Wong of 19,194,421
shares of the Companys common stock, par value $0.001 (the Common
Stock), constituting 63.60% of the Companys issued and outstanding capital
stock on a fully-diluted basis as of and immediately after the consummation of
the transactions contemplated by the Share Exchange Agreement. Subject to the
terms and conditions of this Agreement, and upon the consummation of the
transactions contemplated by the Share Exchange Agreement, Wong desires to
transfer and assign to each of the persons listed on Schedule 1 hereof
(the Transferees), an aggregate of 1,397,049 shares of Common Stock
from the shares issuable to Wong in connection with the consummation of the
transactions contemplated by the Share Exchange Agreement, as consideration for
services provided by them to the Company and/or its subsidiaries in connection
with the consummation of the Share Exchange Agreement. Any capitalized terms
used but not defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to such terms in
the Share Exchange Agreement.
NOW,
THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the covenants set forth herein and the
mutual benefits to be gained by the parties signatory hereto, and other good and
valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are now and forever
acknowledged and confessed, the parties hereto hereby agree and intend to be
legally bound as follows:
1.
Share Allocation and Transfer.
(a) Transfer
Shares. Subject to the terms and conditions of this letter agreement (this
Agreement), and only upon the consummation of the transactions
contemplated by the Share Exchange Agreement, Wong hereby transfers and assigns
to each Transferee, and each Transferee accepts and assumes, all of Wongs
right, title and interest in and to the number of shares of the Common Stock set
forth opposite such Transferees name in Schedule 1 attached hereto (the
Transfer Shares), which are issuable to the Transferor in connection
with the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Share Exchange
Agreement, in consideration for the services performed by each Transferee. The
Shares shall be issued to the Transferees rather than to Wong and the number of
shares issuable to Wong in connection with the Share Exchange Agreement shall be
appropriately reduced.
(b) Representations
and Warranties of the Transferees. In connection with the transfer of the
Shares to the Transferees pursuant to Section 1 above, each of the Transferees
hereby represents and warrants to Wong and the Company as follows:
(i)
Transferee acknowledges that the Company has made no representation to
Transferee regarding the Company, its business or prospects.
(ii)
Transferee is accepting the Transfer Shares for investment for Transferees own
account only, not as a nominee or agent, and not with a view to, or for resale
in connection with, any distribution of the Transfer Shares within the meaning
of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act). By
executing this Agreement, Transferee represents that Transferee does not have
any contract, undertaking, agreement, or arrangement with any person to sell,
transfer or grant participations to such person or to any third person, with
respect to any of the Transfer Shares.
(iii)
Transferee has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters
that it is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of investment in the
Company and has had full access to all the information it considers necessary or
appropriate to make an informed investment decision with respect to the Transfer
Shares.
(iv)
The Transferee understands that the Transfer Shares have not been registered
under the Securities Act and, if issued in accordance with the provisions of
this Agreement, will be issued by reason of a specific exemption from the
registration provisions of the Securities Act which depends upon, among other
things, the bona fide nature of the investment intent and the accuracy of the
Transferees representations as expressed herein. The non-registration shall
have no prejudice with respect to any rights, interests, benefits and
entitlements attached to the Transfer Shares in accordance with the Companys
charter documents or the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation.
(v)
The Transferee understands that the Transfer Shares are characterized as
restricted securities under the Securities Act inasmuch as this Agreement
contemplates that, if acquired by the Transferee pursuant hereto, the Transfer
Shares would be acquired in a transaction not involving a public offering. The
allocation and delivery of the Transfer Shares hereunder have not been
registered under the Securities Act or the securities laws of any state of the
U.S. and that the transfer of the Transfer Shares is being effected in reliance
upon an exemption from registration afforded either under Section 4(2) of the
Securities Act for transactions by an issuer not involving a public offering.
The Transferee further acknowledges that if the Transfer Shares are issued to
the Transferee in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, such
Transfer Shares may not be resold without registration under the Securities Act
or the existence of an exemption therefrom. The Transferee represents that it is
familiar with Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act, as presently in
effect, and understands the resale limitations imposed thereby and by the
Securities Act.
(vi)
Transferee is an accredited investor within the meaning of Rule 501 under the
Securities Act and Transferee was not organized for the specific purpose of
acquiring the Transfer Shares.
(vii)
Transferee is not accepting the Transfer Shares as a result of any
advertisement, article, notice or other communication regarding the Transfer
Shares published in any newspaper, magazine or similar media or broadcast over
television or radio or presented at any seminar or any other general
solicitation or general advertisement.
(viii)
Transferee acknowledges that the certificate evidencing the Transfer Shares will
bear a restrictive legend referring to the transfer limitations applicable under
the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws.
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(c)
Indemnification. Each Transferee agrees to indemnify and hold harmless
the Company from and against all liability, damage, losses, costs and expenses
(including reasonable attorneys fees and court costs) which they may incur by
reason of any breach of the representations and warranties made by such
Transferee herein, or in any document provided by such Transferee to the
Company.
(d) General
Release of All Claims. In consideration of the delivery of the Transfer
Shares described in Section 2(b) above, each of the Transferees, for
itself and its heirs, successors, and assigns, hereby voluntarily acquits,
releases and forever discharges the Company, TEC Technology Limited, and their
respective agents, its present and former officers, directors, (trade) partners,
employees, consultants, affiliates, parents, subsidiaries, related entities,
predecessors, heirs, successors, and assigns (collectively, the Covered
Persons) of and from any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of
action, suits, contracts, covenants, promises, damages, judgments, liabilities,
debts, costs and expenses whatsoever (collectively, the Claims), both
at law or in equity, whether known or unknown, which such Transferee has, has
had or may hereafter have against the Covered Persons, on account of any matter,
cause, transaction, event, occurrence, agreement or thing of any kind occurring
at any time from the beginning of the world up to the date of, or
contemporaneously with, this Agreement (including any Claims for issuance of
equity securities in the Company in connection with the transactions
contemplated by the Share Exchange Agreement) and including any claims for
failure to pay for services rendered to a Covered Person.
2.
Amendments/Waiver. This Agreement may not be changed orally or modified,
amended or supplemented without an express written agreement executed by the
Company, Wong and the Transferees. No waiver of any of the provisions or
conditions hereof or any of the rights of a party hereto shall be effective or
binding unless such waiver shall be in writing and signed by the party claimed
to have given or consented thereto. This Agreement is intended to be for the
sole benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors, heirs and
permitted assigns, and none of the provisions herein are intended to be, nor
shall they be construed to be, for the benefit of any third person. This
Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of each partys
respective successors, heirs and permitted assigns, and the rights and
obligations of the parties hereunder may not be assigned without the written
consent of all parties hereto.
3.
Notices. All notices, communications and instructions required or desired
to be given under this Agreement must be in writing and shall be deemed to be
duly given if sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, or
overnight courier to the address provided for each party in the signature page
hereto (or to such other address and to the attention of such other person as
any of the above may have furnished to the other parties in writing and
delivered in accordance with the provisions set forth above), with a copy to:
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, 2300 N Street, NW, Washington, DC
20037-1122; Attn.: Louis A. Bevilacqua, Esq., Tel. (202) 663-8358, Fax.
(202) 663-8007, Email: louis.bevilacqua@pillsburylaw.com.
4.
Choice of Law, Jurisdiction and Venue. This Agreement shall be governed
by the laws of the State of New York without regard to principles of conflict of
laws, except to the extent that federal law may apply. Any dispute shall be
subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of New York, New York and the parties
agree to subject themselves to the jurisdiction of the courts in New York
County, New York.
5. Complete
Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties
relating to the subject matter hereof. This Agreement and its terms may not be
changed orally but only by an agreement in writing signed by the party against
whom enforcement of any waiver, change, modification, extension or discharge is
sought. It is understood that this Agreement may be prepared and executed in
both the English and Chinese languages, with both versions having legal
efficacy. If a dispute arises as to the interpretation of a particular provision of this Agreement
because of differences between the Chinese and English languages, the English
version shall prevail.
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6.
Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed simultaneously in two or
more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which
together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
7.
Binding Effect. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto
and inure to the benefit of the parties, their respective heirs, administrators,
executors, successors and assigns.
[Remainder of Page Left Blank Intentionally]
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If
this Side Letter correctly states your understanding of our agreement, please
indicate your consent and approval by executing in the blank provided for your
signature below.
Very truly yours,
________________________________
Wong Hua Peng Phillip
Address for Notice:
c/o Anhui TEC Tower Co., Ltd.
Xinqiao Industrial Park
Jingde County, Anhui Province, 242600
Peoples Republic of China
Agreed to and accepted this ___ day of _____________, 2010:
HIGHLAND RIDGE, INC.
By: ___________________________________
Name: Chun Lu
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Address for Notice:
c/o Anhui TEC Tower Co., Ltd.
Xinqiao Industrial Park
Jingde County, Anhui Province, 242600
Peoples Republic of China
Attention: Chief Executive Officer
[TRANSFEREE SIGNATURE PAGES FOLLOW]
[Signature Page to Side Letter]
[SIGNATURE PAGE FOR TRANSFEREES]
If an Individual:
_______________________________________
(Print Name Above)
_______________________________________
(Sign Name
Above)
If an Entity:
_______________________________________
(Print Name Above)
By: ____________________________________
Name:
Title:
Address for Notice: See Schedule 1
[Signature Page to Side Letter]
SCHEDULE 1
Transferee Name |
Address for Notice/
Delivery |
Identification Number |
Transfer
Shares |
Percentage of
Outstanding Shares |
JUAN CHENG
|
Room 4002, RongChao Landmark
4028 Jintian Rd, Futian District Shenzhen, Peoples Republic
of China
|
342530197009230046
|
211,584
|
0.70%
|
XIAOZHONG JIANG
|
Room 4002, RongChao Landmark
4028 Jintian Rd, Futian District Shenzhen, Peoples Republic
of China
|
330123197412264810
|
200,000
|
0.66%
|
YIPING ZHU
|
Room 4002, RongChao Landmark
4028 Jintian Rd, Futian District Shenzhen, Peoples Republic
of China
|
330123198002104827
|
50,000
|
0.17%
|
DEBIN CHEN
|
Room 4002, RongChao Landmark
4028 Jintian Rd, Futian District Shenzhen, Peoples Republic
of China
|
320831197103123818
|
20,000
|
0.07%
|
LIANG HUANG
|
Room 4002, RongChao Landmark
4028 Jintian Rd, Futian District Shenzhen, Peoples Republic
of China
|
321183198509042210
|
100,000
|
0.33%
|
LIPING YANG
|
Room 4002, RongChao Landmark
4028 Jintian Rd, Futian District Shenzhen, Peoples Republic
of China
|
341182196707081243
|
76,000
|
0.25%
|
XIAOQIONG PENG
|
Room 4002, RongChao Landmark
4028 Jintian Rd, Futian District Shenzhen, Peoples Republic
of China
|
632128700627004
|
73,314
|
0.24%
|
YINSHU NIE
|
Room 4002, RongChao Landmark
4028 Jintian Rd, Futian District
Shenzhen, Peoples Republic of China
|
132222196410220037
|
61,095
|
0.20%
|
Transferee Name |
Address for Notice/
Delivery |
Identification Number |
Transfer Shares |
Percentage of Outstanding
Shares |
JINSONG WANG
|
Room 4002, RongChao Landmark
4028 Jintian Rd, Futian District Shenzhen, Peoples Republic
of China
|
330123196608225712
|
210,948
|
0.70%
|
JIANMIMG WANG
|
Room 4002, RongChao Landmark
4028 Jintian Rd, Futian District Shenzhen, Peoples Republic
of China
|
511027197607259151
|
61,125
|
0.20%
|
RUNDONG PAN
|
Room 4002, RongChao Landmark
4028 Jintian Rd, Futian District Shenzhen, Peoples Republic
of China
|
330123197310311815
|
71,858
|
0.24%
|
XIAOLE YAN
|
Room 4002, RongChao Landmark
4028 Jintian Rd, Futian District Shenzhen, Peoples Republic
of China
|
33052319641127052X
|
61,125
|
0.20%
|
CHUNHONG LV
|
Room 4002, RongChao Landmark
4028 Jintian Rd, Futian District Shenzhen, Peoples Republic
of China
|
220602196901050923
|
100,000
|
0.33%
|
KAI SUN
|
Room 4002, RongChao Landmark
4028 Jintian Rd, Futian District Shenzhen, Peoples Republic
of China
|
447886149
|
100,000
|
0.33%
|
| Total |
|
|
1,397,049 |
4.63% |
EX-10.5
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EXHIBIT 10.5
Highland Ridge, Inc. - Exhibit 10.5 - Filed by newsfilecorp.com
Exhibit 10.5
Contract No.: 2009 He Guang Ying Tai Ke Liu
Huo
Loan Contract
|
China Everbright Bank |
Table of Contents
Loan Contract
The Borrower: Anhui TEC Tower Co., Ltd
Add.: XinQiao Industrial Park, Jingyang Town, Jingde County,
Anhui Province
Post Code: 242600
Legal Representative: Lu Chun
The Authorized Agent: Li Jun
Responsible Person:
Phone: 0563-8023488
Fax: 0563-8023488
Opening Bank:
Account No.:
The Lending Bank: China Everbright Bank Hefei Branch Banking
Department
Add.: No. 200, Changjiang Rd. West, Hefei
Post Code:
Legal Representative / Responsible Person: Li Tangzheng
The Authorized Agent:
Responsible Person:
Phone:
Fax:
Chapter 1 General Provisions
For requirements of business operation, the Borrower applies to
the Lending Bank for a loan. After examination and inspection, the Lending Bank
hereby agrees to issue a loan to the Borrower according to terms and conditions
in this Contract as below.
For clarification of rights and obligations of both parties,
the following terms and conditions are reached by and between both parties
through consultation according to relevant national laws and regulations and the
principal of equality and free will, for both parties to abide by.
Chapter 2 Use of Loan
Article 1 The following agreements are reached through
consultation between both parties:
| 1. |
The Borrower can only use the loan under this Contract as
working capital. |
| |
|
| 2. |
The Borrower is not allowed the intended use of the loan
specified herein without approval of the Lending
Bank. |
Chapter 3 Currency, Amount, Term and Transfer of Loan
Article 2 The currency and amount of the loan hereunder: say
RMB thirty million only (in word).
Article 3 The term of loan under this Contract shall be valid
from November 25, 2009 to November 25, 2010.
Article 4 On the basis that preconditions under Article 11
hereinbelow are satisfied, the Lending Bank shall transfer the loan amount into
the account opened by the Borrower in the bank by No. method below:
| 1. |
Transfer at one time: The Lending Bank will transfer the
total amount of loan into the account opened by the Borrower in the bank
on November 25, 2009. |
| |
|
| 2. |
Transfer at different times: The amount and date of
transfers are detailed below: |
First transfer:
(1) Amount of transfer: (In word) ;
___________________________;
(2) Date of transfer: _____Y _____M _____D.
Second transfer:
(1) Amount of transfer: (In word) ;
___________________________;
(2) Date of transfer: _____Y _____M _____D.
Third transfer:
(1) Amount of transfer: (In word) ;
___________________________;
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(2) Date of transfer: _____Y _____M _____D.
3. Phased transfer without fixed dates
The Lending Bank will transfer from time to time according to
actual requirements, with the times, amount and term to be specified in the loan
note / certificate.
Other agreements:
__________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
The loan hereunder shall be deemed as having been issued after
the loan principal is transferred out of the Lending Bank, and calculation of
interest will be started as of the date of transfer.
Chapter 4 Loan Rate and Calculation of Interest
Article 5 The Borrower shall pay interest on the loan hereunder
provided by the Lending Bank as specified in this Contract. The annual interest
rate hereunder is a fixed (fixed / floating) rate.
If a fixed rate is applied, the annual loan rate shall be
5.31 %.
If a floating rate is applied, the adjustment cycle of interest
rate shall be ____ (monthly / quarterly / semiannually / annually / to be adjusted
with adjustment in the benchmark interest rate released by the Peoples
Bank of China / to be adjusted after a year expires / others), at the ________
day of a month or the __ day of the last month of a quarter / half-year / a
year; No. ___________ method below for determination of interest rate shall
apply:
A: The benchmark interest rate released by the Peoples Bank of
China: _________%
B: To (raise/reduce) _________% in proportion to the loan
amount according to the benchmark interest rate released by the Peoples Bank of
China _________% (fill in the coterminous benchmark rate); the actual annual
rate executed is _________%
C: To (raise/ reduce)_________ % based on the loan amount
according to the benchmark interest rate released by the Peoples Bank of China
_________% (fill in the coterminous benchmark rate); the actual annual rate
executed is _________%
Other agreements:
__________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
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Article 6 Both parties hereby agree that, if the Peoples Bank
of China adjust the benchmark interest rate or the method for calculation of
interest and the adjustment is applicable to the loan under this Contract, the
Lending Bank shall, during the valid term of this Contract, have the right to
determine the new loan rate according to the benchmark rate and the calculation
method after adjustment and the proportion / numerical value of
increase/decrease specified hereinabove without prior approval of the Borrower,
and to calculate and collect interest according to the benchmark rate and the
calculation method after adjustment as of the date publicized by the Peoples
Bank of China.
Article 7 Interest on the loan hereunder will be settled on a
quarterly (quarterly/monthly) basis, with the expiry date for interest at
the 20th day of each month.
Article 8 Interest on the loan hereunder will be calculated
based on a base number of 365 days a year and according to the actual amount of
loan transferred from account of the Lending Bank and the days of use as of the
date when the loan is transferred from the Lending Bank.
Article 9 If the Borrower fails to repay the loan principal as
agreed in the Contract, the Lending Bank shall have the right to calculate and
collect interest on the principal based on the default interest rate for delay
from the date when delay in payment is determined to the date when the principal
and interest are repaid in full by the Borrower. The default interest rate for
delay shall be 50% (30%-50%) higher than the loan rate specified in
Article 5 hereinabove.
If the Borrower fails to use the loan for the purpose agreed
herein, the Lending Bank shall have the right to calculate and collect interest
on the principal based on the default interest rate for misuse from the date
when the Borrower uses the loan for other purpose (s) to the date when the
principal and interest are repaid in full by the Borrower. The default interest
rate for misuse shall be 50% (50%-100%) higher than the loan rate
specified in Article 5 hereinabove.
Article 10 If the Borrower fails to pay interest on the loan as
scheduled, the Lending Bank shall have the right to calculate and collect
compound interest based on the default interest rate.
Chapter 5 Issue and Use of Loan
Article 11 The Lending Bank is not liable to provide the loan
hereunder to the Borrower before the following preconditions are satisfied:
1. The Borrower has provided all documents required by the
Lending Bank, and the documents remain valid and are not modified in information
and conditions specified therein, or the Borrower has given satisfactory
explanation or description on the modifications or changes to the Lending Bank;
2. The Borrower has filled in all notes / certificates related
to withdrawal of the loan. The loan notes and certificates are integral parts of
the Contract equal in legal effect. In case of discrepancies between the amount,
term and interest rate of loan hereunder and that specified in the notes and
certificates, the notes and certificates shall apply;
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3. The Borrower shall handle all government permits, approval,
registration and other legal formalities and procedures related to the loan
according to relevant laws and regulations, and go through notarial formalities
related to the Contract if required by the Lending Bank;
4. In case of guarantee on the loan hereunder, the Borrower
shall make ready the guarantee contract and handle notarial, registration and /
or insurance and other legal procedures and formalities related to the mortgage
according to requirements of the Lending Bank, and the guarantee and insurance
shall remain valid;
5. The Borrower is not involved in events of default specified
herein;
The Lending Bank will arrange for transfer of the loan to the
account opened by the Borrower in the Lending Bank as stipulated in Article 4
hereinabove after the above-listed preconditions are satisfied.
First repayment:
(1) Amount of repayment: (In word) ;
___________________________;
(2) Date of repayment:
Y
M D.
Second repayment:
(1) Amount of repayment: (In word) ;
___________________________;
(2) Date of repayment:
Y
M D.
Third repayment:
(1) Amount of repayment: (In word) ;
___________________________;
(2) Date of repayment:
Y
M D.
Other agreements:
__________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
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In case the date of repayment is not a working day of the
Lending Bank, repayment shall be made on the next working day, and the
non-working day of the Lending Bank will be included in the actual days of loan
use. The Borrower shall pay the loan principal and accrued interest in full at
the last time of repayment of the loan principal, but not limited to the expiry
date for interest as specified in Article 7 hereinabove.
Article 13 The Borrower shall repay the loan under this
Contract in full as scheduled at the expiry date of the term of loan. If the
Borrower fails to repay the loan principal and interest timely, the Lending Bank
shall have the right to withdraw or deduct expenses receivable, loan interest,
compound interest and the loan principal from any accounts opened by the
Borrower in the Lending Bank or branches of the bank.
Article 14 If an amount paid by the Borrower on a date of
repayment of loan principal and interest is not enough to clear accounts payable
due in the period, this amount will used for clearing of expenses payable on the
Borrower firstly, then for payment of loan interest and compound interest, and
finally for repayment of the loan principal.
Article 15 If planning to repay the loan ahead of schedule, the
Borrower shall submit a written application to the Lending Bank 30 (thirty)
working days in advance and obtain written approval of the Lending Bank.
No. [ ] standard for calculation of interest shall apply in
case of prepayment of loan:
1. Calculation based on the interest rate specified in this
Contract as of the date of prepayment.
2. Others: ______________________
Article 16 If the Borrower is not able to repay the loan
hereunder as scheduled and extension of the term is required, the Borrower shall
submit a written application for extension to the Lending Bank [ ] working days
of the bank before expiry of the loan term. After examination and approval of
the Lending Bank, both parties shall additionally sign a Contract for Extension
of Loan Term as a supplementary contract to this Contract.
Chapter 7 Guarantee
Article 17 No. mode of guarantee below shall apply herein:
1. China Rising Investment & Guaranty Co., Ltd, Lu Chun
and his spouse shall provide guarantee with joint liability (the
Guarantor); number of the guarantee contract Tai Ke Bao 2009.
2. ______________________________(the mortgager) shall provide
_________________________(mortgage) for guarantee; number of the mortgage
contract ______________________.
3. ______________________________(the pledger) shall provide
_________________________(pledge / right of pledge) for guarantee; number of the
pledge contract ___________________________________.
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Article 18 The Lending Bank and the Guarantor shall sign
relevant guarantee contracts on various matters and handle notarial and / or
insurance and registration formalities or procedures for the contracts.
Article 19 In case of extension of the loan contract, the
Borrower and the Guarantor shall continue to bear responsibilities for guarantee
during the extended period. The guarantee contracts shall remain valid during
the extended term of loan.
Chapter 8 Bearing and Compensation of Expenses
Article 20 The Borrower shall bear all expenses related to the
Contract and relevant guarantee contracts that are paid by the Lending Bank in
advance, including but not limited to expenses on legal proceedings, accounting
services, audit, insurance, notarization, appraisal, evaluation and
registration. Upon request of the Lending Bank, the Borrower shall repay the
expenses to the Lending Bank.
Article 21 As required by the Lending Bank, the Borrower shall
pay and compensate for all expenses and costs paid by the Lending Bank in
advance for exercise of the rights under this Contract in full immediately,
including but not limited to expenses on legal proceedings, business travel and
realization of creditors rights.
Chapter 9 Statement, Guarantee and Commitments of the
Borrower
Article 22 The Borrower is a legal entity / other organization
established according to laws of the Peoples Republic of China and legally
exists with independent capacity for civil conducts and the full rights and
authorization to use all its assets to bear civil responsibilities and develop
business activities.
Article 23 The Borrower has full rights and authorization for
signing of the Contract and transactions hereunder, has taken or obtained all
necessary corporate actions, other actions and approval for signing and
performance of the Contract. This Contract is signed by the legal representative
or the authorized agent of the Borrower and stamped with the official seal of
the Borrower.
Article 24 The Borrower has obtained approval of competent
government departments and permission of the third party necessary for signing
of the Contract. Signing and performance of the Contract is in compliance with
incorporation/approval documents (if applicable) of the Borrower and all other
contracts or agreements in which the Borrower is a party.
Article 25 All documents, materials and vouchers provided by
the Borrower to the Lending Bank for signing of the Contract and transactions
hereunder are authentic, complete, accurate and effective, and the financial
statements submitted by the Borrower have faithfully reflected the financial
position of the Borrower at the time of issue.
Article 26 This Contract is valid and effective with legal
binding of the Borrower.
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Article 27 The Borrower shall, as required by the Lending Bank,
open in the bank an account, which will used for settlement and operation of
funds under this Contract.
Article 28 The Borrower has finished or will finish all
necessary registration, recording or notarial formalities or procedures to
ensure validity, effectiveness or enforceability of the Contract.
Article 29 The Borrower is not involved in any legal, arbitral
or administrative proceedings or procedures that may cause substantial and
adverse impacts on its ability to perform obligations hereunder.
Article 30 Statement, guarantee and commitments of the Borrower
shall remain valid and correct before the loan principal and interest hereunder
are liquidated. The Borrower agrees to provide relevant documents from time to
time as required by the Lending Bank.
Article 31 The Borrower is not involved in any events of
default.
Article 32 The Borrower has read through, fully understood and
accepts all terms and conditions herein. This Contract is signed by and between
both parties in the principle of free will, and all intentions expressed herein
are genuine.
Article 33 The Borrower shall provide materials and documents
faithfully (except for those prohibited by laws) and actively coordinate with
the Lending Bank in investigation and supervision as required by the bank.
Article 34 The Borrower shall consciously accept and actively
coordinate with the Lending Bank in investigation, survey and supervision over
its production, business operation and financial activities, and is liable to
provide the latest balance sheet, income statement, other financial statements
or other documents on credit status of the Borrower to the Lending Bank on a
monthly basis.
Article 35 In case of changes in the name, legal
representative, legal address and other information of the Borrower during the
valid term of the Contract, the Borrower shall notify the Lending Bank in
writing 30 (thirty) working days of the bank in advance.
Article 36 In case of contracting, leasing, shareholding
reform, joint operation, merger, acquisition, joint venture, separation,
transfer of assets, application for suspension and rectification, application
for dissolution, application for bankruptcy and other events or actions that may
cause changes in the debtor-creditor relationship herein or affect the capacity
of the Lending Bank to exercise rights and benefits herein before all
liabilities or debts under this Contract are paid off or liquidated, the
Borrower shall notify the Lending Bank in writing 30 (thirty) working days of
the bank in advance for obtaining written approval, and fulfill the
responsibility for liquidation or prepayment. The Borrower is not allowed to
take the above-mentioned actions without written approval of the Lending Bank.
Article 37 The Borrower hereby guarantees that, without written
approval of the Lending Bank, it will not bear any liabilities for any other
enterprise legal persons, organizations or individuals, or provide guarantee for
any other parties or use its own assets and rights/benefits for mortgage or
pledge that may affect the ability of the Borrower to repay the loan hereunder during the valid term of the Contract.
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Article 38 In case of any other events not covered hereinabove
that may affect its normal business operation or cause serious and adverse
impacts on its ability to fulfill repayment obligations hereunder, the Borrower
shall notify the Lending Bank in writing immediately.
Chapter 10 Events of Default
Article 39 Any one of the following events or circumstance
shall be deemed as events of default hereunder:
| 1. |
The Borrower fails to pay interest or repay the loan
principal as stipulated in the Contract; |
| |
|
|
| 2. |
The Borrower fails to use the loan as specified in the
Contract; |
| |
|
|
| 3. |
The Borrower provides false balance sheets, income
statements or other financial statements, hide important facts, or refuses
to accept check and supervision of the Lending Bank on its use of the
loan, production, business operation and financial activities; |
| |
|
|
| 4. |
Statement, guarantee and commitments made by the Borrower
or the Guarantor, or Statement, guarantee and commitments made by the
Guarantor in relevant guarantee contracts are untrue, false or
misleading; |
| |
|
|
| 5. |
The Borrower or the Guarantor violates to or breaches
other contracts in which they are involved in; |
| |
|
|
| 6. |
Serious deterioration or degradation in business
operation or financial position of the Borrower or the
Guarantor; |
| |
|
|
| 7. |
Depreciation, damages or losses in the mortgage, pledge /
right of pledge related to the loan hereunder; |
| |
|
|
| 8. |
The Borrower or the Guarantor fails to make satisfactory
arrangements for repayment or plans for debt restructuring for the Lending
Bank when the Borrower or the Guarantor is merged, separated or performs
shareholding reform; |
| |
|
|
| 9. |
Bankruptcy, dissolution, termination, cancellation,
suspension or revocation of the Borrower or the Guarantor; |
| |
|
|
| 10. |
The Borrower fails to notify the following circumstances
or information to the Lending Bank timely: |
| |
|
|
|
(1) |
Major modification in the articles of association and
substantial changes in operating activities; |
| |
|
|
|
(2) |
Major changes or modification in accounting
principles; |
| |
|
|
|
(3) |
Major changes in financial position, economic conditions
and other aspects of the Borrower, subsidiaries or the parent company of
the Borrower; |
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| |
(4) |
The Borrower is involved in any legal, arbitral or
administrative proceedings or procedures that may affect financial
position of the Borrower or cause seriously adverse impacts on its ability
to fulfill obligations hereunder. |
| 11. |
The Borrower fails to take remedy measures to the
satisfaction of the Lending Bank for breaches to any other terms and
conditions herein; |
| |
|
| 12. |
Any other events or circumstance that may cause
substantially adverse effects on the capacity of the Lending Bank for
exercise of rights hereunder. |
Article 40 The Lending Bank will make judgment and notify the
Borrower on occurrence of events of default. In case of events of default
hereinabove, the Lending Bank shall have the right to take any one or more of
the following measures:
| 1. |
To stop or suspend transfer of the loan
hereunder; |
| |
|
| 2. |
To declare expiry of loans issued and require the
Borrower to repay the loan principal, interest or other accounts payable
provided by the bank immediately; |
| |
|
| 3. |
To require the Borrower to add or replace the Guarantor,
mortgage, pledge / right of pledge; |
| |
|
| 4. |
To deduct accounts payable but not paid hereunder
directly from the account (s) opened by the Borrower in the Lending Bank
or any other branches of the bank; |
| |
|
| 5. |
To declare to exercise or realize rights under any
guarantee contracts related to the loan; |
| |
|
| 6. |
To take other measures deemed by the Lending Bank as
appropriate. |
Chapter 11 Miscellaneous
Article 41 During the valid term of the Contract, the Lending
Bank has the right to check and supervise over the use of the loan, and the
Borrower shall provide explanatory statements and documents as required by the
Lending Bank.
Article 42 Both parties shall keep confidentiality of
information on liabilities, financial position, production and business
operation disclosed to the other party for signing and performance of the
Contract, with those information into which the Lending Bank is legally entitled
to inquire as an exception.
Article 43 Without prior approval of the Lending Banking, the
Borrower is not allowed to transfer or dispose by any other means any part of
all of obligations hereunder.
Article 44 The Lending Bank has the right to transfer
creditors rights hereunder to any third party without prior approval of the
Borrower, and is only required to send a written notice to the Borrower at the
time of transfer.
Article 45 The Borrower shall pay all accounts payable under
this Contract in full, and is not allowed to make offset, deduction or
withholding of any natures or charge against any liabilities owed by the Lending
Bank to the Borrower. If deduction or withholding of any accounts payable to the
Lending Bank is required by any laws or regulations, the Borrower shall pay an
additional amount to the Lending Bank to ensure the bank to receive an amount
equal to the accounts receivable before the deduction or withholding.
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Article 46 Any grace, preference or moratorium provided by the
Lending Bank for the Borrower shall not affect, damage or limit any rights
enjoyed by the bank according to the Contract, laws and regulations applicable,
or regarded as waiver of any rights and benefits under this Contract, or affect
any responsibilities or obligations of the Borrower hereunder.
Article 47 In case any terms and conditions herein are or
become illegal, invalid or unavailable for execution in any aspects at any time,
the validity, effectiveness or enforceability of other provisions or articles
shall not be affected or damaged.
Article 48 Any modifications or supplementations to this
Contract shall be made in written form and be signed by both parties for
validity.
Article 49 Subtitles herein are added only for convenience of
reading, and shall not be used for explanation of this Contract or for any other
purposes.
Article 50 Notices or requirements related to this Contract
shall be made in written form and sent to the address or fax number listed in
the first page herein. In case of changes in the address or fax number of either
party, the other party shall be informed on a timely basis.
Article 51 Documents transferred between both parties shall be
deemed to be received on the date of delivery in case sent by a special person,
or deemed to be received on the third day after the registered mail is forwarded
in case sent by registered mail, or be received at the time of faxing in case
sent by facsimile.
Chapter 12 Settlement of Disputes
Article 52 In case of disputes during performance of the
Agreement, both parties shall seek for settlement through consultation, or apply
to the court in the location of the Lending Bank in case consultation fails.
Chapter 13 Validation, Modification and Termination of the
Contract
Article 53 This Contract shall become valid and effective after
being signed or sealed by legal representatives or authorized agents and stamped
with the official seals of both parties.
Article 54 Neither party is allowed to modify or terminate the
Contract in advance without approval of the other party after the Contract is
put into effective. In case of modification or termination of the Contract, both
parties shall reach and sign on a written agreement through consultation. This
Contract shall remain valid before the written contract is signed.
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Chapter 14 Appendixes
Article 55 In case of any matters not covered herein, both
parties can sign on an additional written agreement as an appendix to this
Contract.
Chapter 15 Supplementary Articles
Article 56 This Contract is made in four duplicates
equal in legal effect, one for the Borrower and one for the Lending Bank, copy
(copies) for .
Article 57 This Contract is signed in Hefei on
November 23, 2009.
Article 58 Both parties agree to apply for notarization of this
Contract for enforcement or compulsory execution. In case the Borrower refuses
or fails to perform any part of liabilities hereunder or the capacity of the
Lending Bank to exercise creditors rights herein is affected as specified in
the Contract or regulated by laws, the Lending Bank shall have the right to
apply directly to the peoples court with jurisdiction for enforcement, and the
Borrower shall raise no objections to the application for enforcement raised by
the bank according to this Contract. (This is an optional article that both
parties determine hereunder as [ 2 ]. 1. Applicable; 2. Not applicable.)
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Contract No.: 2009 Tai Ke Ge Ren Bao
Maximum Guarantee Contract
(Natural Person as the Guarantor)
China Everbright Bank
Table of Contents
Maximum Guarantee Contract
(Natural Person as the Guarantor)
The Guarantor: Lu Chun/Zhu Yiping
ID No.:
330123197403015038/330123198002104827
Add: Room 2004, No. 34 Guihua Rd.,
Fuchun Str., Fuyang City, Zhejiang Province/No.102, Dawukeng Rd., Xinmin
Village, Fuchun Str., Fuyang City, Zhejiang Province
Current Place of
Residence:
Post Code:
Phone: 0563-8601888 / 0563-8601888
Fax:
0563-8023488 / 0563-8023488
Entrusted Agent:
(The letter of
authorization signed by the Guarantor must be provided.)
ID No.:
Add:
Current Place of Residence:
Post Code:
Phone:
Fax:
The Accrediting Party: China Everbright Bank Hefei Branch
Banking Department
Add: No. 200, Changjiang Rd. West, Hefei
Post
Code:
Legal Representative / Responsible Person: Li Tangzheng
Entrusted
agent:
Responsible Person:
Phone:
Fax:
Chapter 2 Definitions
Article 1 Unless otherwise specified in the context or required
herein to be explained elsewhere, terms in this Contract shall have the
following meanings:
Main contracts: Refer to the Agreement and other contracts or
agreements on specific credit business signed by and between the Accrediting
Party and the Fiduciary according to the Agreement.
Specific credit business contracts or agreements: Refer to the
contracts or agreements on specific credit business signed between the
Accrediting Party and the Fiduciary when the Accrediting Party issues
consolidated and unconsolidated credits to the Fiduciary according to the
Agreement, including domestic and foreign currency loan, trade financing,
discounting, letter of credit, letter of guarantee, factoring and guarantee
(generally called specific credit business).
Chapter 3 Principal Creditor's Rights Guaranteed
Article 2 The principal creditors rights guaranteed by the
Guarantor refers to the creditor's rights under all specific credit business
contracts or agreements signed by and between the Accrediting Party and the
Fiduciary according to the Agreement. The maximum principal balance of the
principal creditors rights guaranteed is RMB thirty million only.
The principal creditors rights shall be determined in case of
any one of the following circumstances:
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The term of creditors rights agreed in the main
contracts expires; |
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No creditors rights will happen; |
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The main contracts are terminated by the Accrediting
Party and the Fiduciary or this Contract is terminated by the Accrediting
Party and the Guarantor; |
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The Fiduciary is declared of bankruptcy, cancelled,
suspended, written off or dissolved; |
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Other circumstance specified in laws and regulations
applicable. |
Chapter 4 Mode of Guarantee
Article 3 The guarantee provided by the Guarantor under this
Contract is a kind of guarantee with joint liability.
Chapter 5 Scope of Guarantee
Article 4 The guarantee under this Contract covers: Debt
principal, interest (including legal interest, contract interest and default
interest), compound interest, commission charge, penalty, damages, expenses on
realization of creditors rights (including but not limited to legal costs, notarial fees and execution fees) and all other expenses under
the main contracts to be repaid or paid by the Fiduciary to the Accrediting
Party (generally called liabilities guaranteed).
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Article 5 Evidences or proofs used by the Accrediting Party for
declaration of any liabilities guaranteed or any accounts payable under this
Contract shall be the final evidence for the debtor-creditor relationship
between both parities and binding on the guarantor, unless there are obvious
errors therein.
Chapter 6 Term of Guarantee
Article 6 The term of guarantee on each specific credit
business under the Agreement should be calculated separately, which shall be
valid 2 (two) years after the expiry date of the term for performance of
liabilities by the Fiduciary as agreed in a specific credit business contract or
agreement (or the date of early or unexpected expiry if the specific credit
business contract or agreement is expired in advance as regulated by laws or for
occurrence of events agreed or specified therein).
Chapter 7 Documents to Be Provided by the Guarantor
Article 7 The Guarantor shall ensure the Accrediting Party to
receive the following documents offered by the Guarantor before the Fiduciary
uses the specific credit business provided by the Accrediting Party under the
main contracts for the first time:
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The original copy of this Contract effectively signed by
the Guarantor or the authorized agent; |
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ID documents of the Guarantor; |
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Assets certificates or other materials for proving credit
status of the Guarantor; |
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Other documents to be provided by the Guarantor as
reasonably required by the Accrediting Party. |
Copies of the above-listed documents provided must be signed by
the Guarantor or the authorized agent to prove they are authentic, complete and
valid.
Chapter 8 Declaration and Guarantee of the Guarantor
Article 8 The Guarantor hereby makes the following declarations
and guarantee to the Accrediting Party:
| 1. |
The Guarantor is a natural person with full capacity for
civil conducts, the full competence and rights to sign and perform the
Contract and the ability to bear civil responsibilities
independently. |
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The Guarantor has read through, fully understands and
accepts terms and conditions in the main contracts and this Contract, has
signed and agreed to perform the Contract based on its own willingness.
All expressions made by the Guarantor under the Contract are true
and faithful. |
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All documents provided by the Guarantor to the
Accrediting Party are accurate, authentic, complete and effective, and all
copies provided are in compliance with the original ones. |
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Signing and performance this Contract shall not violate
any other contracts or agreements in which the Guarantor is involved or
any laws and regulations applicable. Guarantee made by the Guarantor under
this Contract shall not be subject to any limitations. |
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The Guarantor has completed or will complete all
necessary registration, recording or notarial procedures or formalities to
ensure validity, effectiveness or availability for enforceability of this
Contract. |
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This Contract is valid and effective that imposes
obligations with legal binding on the Guarantor. |
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Currently, there is no any legal, arbitral or
administrative procedure that is related to the Guarantor and may cause
serious and adverse effects on financial status of the Guarantor or its
ability to perform obligations under this Contract. |
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The Guarantor has not caused or is not involved in any
breaches to contracts. |
Article 9 Declarations and guarantee hereinabove shall be true
and accurate during the valid term of this Contract, and the Guarantor will
provide additional documents from time to time as required by the Accrediting
Party.
Chapter 9 Commitments of the Guarantor
Article 10 The Guarantor shall abide by the following
stipulations before liabilities guaranteed are paid off or liquidated:
1. In case of any one of the following circumstances, the
Guarantor shall notify the Accrediting Party immediately:
(1) Any breaches to contracts;
(2) Any legal, arbitral or administrative procedures related to
the Guarantor or its major assets;
(3) Sharp decrease in income, loss of source of funds or other
circumstances that causes or may cause the Guarantor to be unable to fulfill
obligations herein;
(4) Changes in the residential place or contact information of
the Guarantor.
2. Before liabilities guaranteed herein are paid off or
liquidated, the Guarantor shall not sell, transfer, distribute or dispose its
any major assets by any means during the valid term of this Contract, unless
written permission of the Accrediting Party is obtained in advance.
3. Before liabilities guaranteed herein are paid off or
liquidated, the Guarantor shall not claim compensation from or claim against any
accounts paid to the Accrediting Party for the Fiduciary or its any other
creditors rights on the Fiduciary during the valid term of this Contract,
unless written permission of the Accrediting Party is obtained in advance.
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4. If the Fiduciary fails to pay any liabilities due guaranteed
herein as scheduled, the Guarantor shall pay the liabilities or debts to the
Accrediting Party for the Fiduciary in the manner required by the Accrediting
Party unconditionally within 7 (seven) working days after receiving the written
notice for payment from the Accrediting Party.
5. If the Guarantor fails to pay any accounts under this
Contract timely as required by the Accrediting Party, the Accrediting Party has
the right to transfer or draw directly from any accounts opened by the Guarantor
in the Accrediting Party or any branches of the Accrediting Party without notice
to or permission from the Guarantor.
6. As required by the Accrediting Party, the Guarantor shall
pay or compensate for the following expenses and losses immediately:
(1) All costs and expenses on fulfillment of rights under this
Contract (including but not limited to legal charges, execution fees and other
actual expenditures); and
(2) Any other losses of the Accrediting Party caused by
breaches to the Contract on the side of the Guarantor.
Chapter 10 Nature and Validity of Guarantee
Article 11 Guarantee hereunder shall be independent of any
other guarantees on guaranteed liabilities obtained by the Accrediting Party.
The Accrediting Party may not execute any other guarantees (whether real or
personal guarantee) held by its own party or take any other remedy measures for
the Fiduciary or any other third parties before execution of rights under this
Contract.
Chapter 11 Events of Default
Article 12 Any one of the following events or matters will
result in events of default under this Contract on the side of the Guarantor:
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Any events of default under the main contracts; |
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Any declarations, guarantees or commitments made by the
Guarantor herein are proved to be incorrect or untrue; |
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Any parts of the main contracts become illegal or
invalid, are terminated or limited for any reasons; |
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Major legal, arbitral or administrative procedures
against the Guarantor or related to key / important assets of the
Guarantor; |
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The Guarantor fails to fulfill other obligations under
this Contract or is involved in other events that are believed by the
Accrediting Party as possible to cause serious and adverse effects on the
rights of the Accrediting Party hereunder. |
Article 13 In case of any events of default hereinabove, the
Accrediting Party shall have the right to take any one or more of the following
measures according to actual conditions:
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To take remedies for breach of contract enjoyed by the
Accrediting Party under the main contracts or this Contract; |
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To require the Guarantor to bear liabilities for
guarantee as agreed herein; |
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To exercise any other rights and benefits on guaranteed
liabilities enjoyed by the Accrediting Party. |
Chapter 12 Miscellaneous
Article 14 The Guarantor is not allowed to transfer or dispose
any part or all of the obligations hereunder by any means without prior approval
of the Accrediting Party.
Article 15 Any grace, preference or moratorium provided by the
Accrediting Party for the Guarantor shall not affect, damage or limit any rights
enjoyed by the Accrediting Party according to the Contract, laws and regulations
applicable, or regarded as waiver of any rights and benefits under this
Contract, or affect any responsibilities or obligations of the Guarantor
hereunder.
Article 16 In case any terms and conditions herein are or
become illegal, invalid or unavailable for execution at any time, the validity,
effectiveness or enforceability of other provisions or articles shall not be
affected or damaged.
Article 17 The Guarantor shall pay liabilities or debts
guaranteed under this Contract in full, and shall not raise any claims for
offset or attach any conditions or requirements.
Article 18 Notices or requirements related to this Contract
shall be made in written form and sent to the address or fax number listed in
the first page herein. In case of changes in the address or fax number of either
party, the other party shall be informed on a timely basis.
Documents shall be deemed to be received on the date of
delivery in case sent by a special person, or deemed to be received on the third
day after the registered mail is forwarded in case sent by registered mail, or
be received at the time of faxing in case sent by facsimile. For documents sent
by the Guarantor to the Accrediting Party, however, it shall be deemed as
delivered at the date when the Accrediting Party receives actually.
Chapter 13 Laws Applicable and Settlement of Disputes
Article 19 This Contract and all matters related to the
Contract shall be subject to laws of the Peoples Republic of China (excluding
laws of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan region) and be explained according to the
laws of the Peoples Republic of China (excluding laws of Hong Kong, Macao and
Taiwan region).
Article 20 In case of any disputes during performance of the
Contract or related to this Contract, both parties shall seek for settlement
through friendly consultation, or apply to the peoples court in the location of
the Accrediting Party according to laws in case consultation fails.
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Chapter 14 Validation, Modification and Termination of the
Contract
Article 21 This Contract shall become valid and effective after
being signed by the Guarantor or the authorized agent of the Guarantor and
signed or sealed by the legal representative / responsible person of the
Accrediting Party or the authorized agent of the Accrediting Party.
Article 22 After validation of this Contract, neither party is
allowed to modify or terminate this Contract in advance without approval of the
other party. In case of modification or termination of the Contract, both
parties shall reach a consensus through consultation and sign on a written
agreement. Terms and conditions herein shall remain valid and effective before
the written agreement is reached and signed by and between both parties.
Chapter 15 Appendixes
Article 23 In case of any matters not covered herein, the
Guarantor and the Accrediting Party can reach special written agreements as
appendixes to this Contract. The Appendixes are integral parts of this Contract,
equal to terms and conditions herein in legal effect.
Article 24 Appendixes to this Contract include:
Chapter 16 Supplementary Articles
Article 25 This Contract is made in _______ duplicates equal in
legal effect, ____________copy (copies) to the Guarantor and _____________copy
(copies) to the Accrediting Party.
Article 26 This Contract is signed by and between the Guarantor
and the Accrediting Party in Hefei on Nov. 23, 2009.
Article 27 Both parties agree to apply for notarization of this
Contract for enforcement or compulsory execution. In case the Fiduciary or the
Guarantor fails to perform any part of liabilities hereunder or other
circumstances for realization of the creditors rights or guaranteed rights by
the Accrediting Party as regulated by laws or agreed in this Contract, the
Accrediting Party shall have the right to apply directly to the peoples court
with jurisdiction for enforcement, and the Fiduciary and the Guarantor shall
raise no objections to the application for enforcement raised by the Accrediting
Party according to this Contract. (This is an optional article that both parties
determine hereunder as [_______ ]. 1. Applicable; 2. Not applicable.)
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EX-10.6
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EXHIBIT 10.6
Highland Ridge, Inc. - Exhibit 10.6 - Filed by newsfilecorp.com
Exhibit 10.6
Contract No.: Jie Zi [2010] No.
20
RMB Loan Contract
The Borrower (Party
A):
Anhui TEC Tower Co.,
Ltd
Add.: (Location): Xinqiao Industrial Park, Jingde County,
Xuancheng City, Anhui Province
Legal
Representative:
Lu
Chun
The Lending Party (Party B): Hui Shang
Bank
Xuancheng
Branch
Add.: (Location): No.1 Aofeng Road West, Xuancheng City,
Anhui
Province
Responsible
Person:
Ye
Weiming
Table of Contents
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Party A hereby applies to Party B for a loan in RMB (RMB loan)
for requirements as specified in clause 2.1 hereinbelow, and Party B agrees on
the loan. For clarification of rights and obligations, this Contract is
formulated and signed by and both parties through consultation on the basis of
equality according to the Contract Law, Lending General Provisions and other
relevant laws and regulations. Party A has read through the Contract and
fully understood terms and conditions herein, especially meanings and
legal consequences of the articles and provisions underscored.
Article 1 Loan Type
1.1 The loan hereunder is a short term (long term,
medium term and short term) loan.
Article 2 Use of Loan
2.1 The loan hereunder can only be used as/for: working
capital.
2.2 Party A is not allowed to change the use or purpose of the
loan specified herein without written approval of Party B.
Article 3 Amount and Term of Loan
3.1 The amount of loan hereunder is (in word) say RMB twenty
million only;
3.2 Both parties agree that Party A can apply to Party B for
loans during Feb. 2, 2010 and Feb. 8, 2011 according to
business requirements of its own party, withdraw the loans at one time or use
the loans as scheduled below, but the time for use of a single loan can not
exceed 12 (twelve) months.
Schedule for use of loans: (in word)
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Date of Repayment |
Other Agreement on
Repayment Between Both Parties |
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3.3 Party A shall fill in the loan note and apply to Party B
for loans as agreed in clause 3.2 hereinbelow, and obtain written approval of
Party B in case of changes in the term and date of loan for special reasons. The
date specified in the loan notes signed by both parties shall be applied as the
actual date of loan or repayment. The loan note is an integral part of the
Contract. In case of discrepancies in items recorded or specified in the note
and the Contract, the Contract shall apply, except for discrepancies in date,
times and amount of loan.
Article 4 Loan Rate and Interest Calculation
4.1 Interest rate on the loan hereunder shall be based on the
coterminous benchmark rate on RMB loan of the same level released by the
Peoples Republic of China at the time when the loan is issued, with a floating
rate of 10% higher (higher/lower) than the benchmark rate (For short term loans, the interest rate shall be specified in the loan
contract and remain unchanged during the valid term; for long term and medium
term loans, the interest rate shall be adjusted as specified herein in case of
changes in the coterminous benchmark rate on RMB loan of the same level released
by the Peoples Republic of China during the valid term of the contract).
Interest shall be calculated as of the date when the loan is issued to Party A.
Method for settlement of interest: No. 2 below shall apply:
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1 To be settled every _____________ day (days). The loan
principal and interest shall be repaid in full at the expiry date of loan term;
2 To be settled on a quarterly (monthly/ quarterly/
yearly) basis, with the expiry date for interest at the 20th day of
the last month of a quarter (each month/ the last month of a quarter/ the
last month of a year). The loan principal and interest shall be repaid in full
at expiry date of loan term;
3 Loan principal and interest to be paid off at expiry date of
loan term;
4 Repayment with equal amount of loan principal and interest:
To repay the principal and interest RMB _____________on a monthly basis;
5 Repayment with equal principal but variable interest: To
repay the loan principal RMB ____________ and interest on a monthly basis;
6 Other
agreements:_______________________________________
Article 5 Source and Method of Repayment
5.1 The source of funds for repayment of the loan principal and
interest hereunder includes but is not limited to:
5.1.1 Payments for goods received;
5.1.2 __________________________;
5.2 No agreements on the source of funds for repayment in
any other contracts in which Party A is involved shall affect obligations
or liabilities of Party A for repayment hereunder. Party A shall, at no
time, refuse to fulfill obligations for repayment under this Contract by relying
on clause 5.1 hereinabove;
5.3 Party A shall pay interest in full and repay the loan
principal on a timely basis as agreed herein;
5.4 Party A hereby guarantees to transfer a certain amount of
money into the account opened in Party B enough for repayment of the principal
and interest payable in current period before the expiry date for interest or
the expiry date for principal as agreed herein, and authorize Party B to
actively withdraw and transfer from the account at the expiry date for interest
or the expiry date for principal agreed.
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Article 6 Guarantee
6.1 The mode of guarantee on the loan hereunder is: mortgage
with land;
6.2 Party A is liable to actively coordinate with Party B and
procure the contract for guarantee on the Contract numbered Di Zi [2010] No. 20
to be signed by and between Party B and the Guarantor;
6.3 In case of any changes in the guarantee hereunder that
may cause adverse impact on creditors rights herein, as informed or
required by Party B, Party A shall provide additional guarantee to the
satisfaction of Party B.
Article 7 Rights and Obligations of Both Parties
7.1 Rights and obligations of Party A:
7.1.1 To withdraw the loan within the term and use for the
purpose as specified in the Contract or loan note;
7.1.2 Not to repay the loan ahead of schedule without written
approval of Party B;
7.1.3 To be responsible for authenticity, accuracy and
completeness of documents and materials provided during examination and
inspection for loan;
7.1.4 To consciously accept investigation, survey and
supervision of Party B on the use of the loan hereunder;
7.1.5 To actively coordinate with Party B in investigation,
survey and supervision of Party B on production, business operation and
financial activities of its own party, and provide the income statement, balance
sheet, cash flow statement and other financial statements and documents for
various accounting periods to Party B;
7.1.6 To pay off the loan principal and interest hereunder as
stipulated herein;
7.1.7 To bear all expenses related to the Contract, including
but not limited to expenses on notarization, appraisal, evaluation and
registration;
7.1.8 To return the collection letters or documents for
collection of payments sent by Party B by mail or other means within 3 (three)
days after signing for acknowledgement;
7.1.9 In case of major events or actions that may affect the
creditors rights of Party B, including but not limited to contracting,
leasing, shareholding reform, joint operation, merger, acquisition, join
venture, separation, reduction of capital, changes in equity, transfer of
important assets, Party A shall notify Party B according to laws in case
listed or send a written notice to Party B within 3 (three) days after
occurrence in case not listed. If Party B does not agree, Party A shall pay off
all liabilities and expenses immediately;
7.1.10 In case of changes in the legal location, contact
address, scope of business, legal representative or other items of registration,
to notify Party B in writing within 7 (seven) days after the changes;
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7.1.11 To notify Party B in writing immediately in case of any
other events that may impair its normal business operation or cause seriously
adverse impacts on fulfillment of obligations hereunder for repayment, including
but not limited to major economic disputes, bankruptcy and deterioration of
financial situation;
7.1.12 To send a written notice to Party B within 5 (five) days
after occurrence and guarantee to repay the loan principal and interest
immediately in case of close-down, dissolution, suspension for rectification,
revocation of business license or cancellation;
7.1.13 Clients must maintain various financial indicators
required by the bank on a continuous basis. Without approval of the bank,
dividends distributed shall not exceed a certain proportion of the net income
after tax, and capital expenditures shall not exceed the amount decided by the
bank. Clients are not allowed to apply to other accrediting parties for loans,
modify terms and conditions in loan contracts signed with other accrediting
parties, liquidate other long term liabilities or loans ahead of schedule, and
provide guarantee on liabilities or loans for any other third parties, or
mortgage properties or assets for any other creditors or accrediting parties.
7.2 Rights and obligations of Party B:
7.2.1 To require Party A to provide all documents and materials
related to the loan;
7.2.2 To withdraw or transfer the loan principal, interest,
compound interest, default interest and other expenses payable by Party A
directly from the account opened by Party A in its own bank according to laws,
regulations and the Contract;
7.2.3 To exercise credit sanctions, report to competent
government authorities or departments or make announcement on public
medias for collection of payments in case of gross violations to laws on
the side of Party A, for instance intentional evasion from supervision of Party
B, delay in repayment of loan principal and interest.
7.2.4 To provide loan (s) for Party A in full on a timely basis
as stipulated herein on the basis that the loan note is submitted by Party A as
agreed in this Contract (except for delay caused by Party A);
7.2.5 To keep confidentiality of documents and information on
liabilities, financial position, production, business operation of Party A
provided for performance of the Contract, unless otherwise agreed herein or
regulated by laws.
Article 8 Liabilities for Breach of the Contract
8.1 Both parties shall perform and fulfill obligations
specified herein after the Contract is put into effective. Either party failing
to perform any parts or all of obligations herein shall bear liabilities for
breach of the Contract according to laws (including legal expenses);
8.2 Party B shall have the right to claim against Party A for
collection of penalties for delay based on the interest rate herein and the days
of delay in case Party A fails to handle and withdraw the loan as stipulated in
clause 3.2 hereinabove;
8.3 Party A shall have the right to claim against Party B for
collection of penalties for delay based on the interest rate herein and the days of delay in case Party
B fails to handle and issue the loan as stipulated in clause 3.2 hereinabove;
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8.4 Party B shall have the right to calculate and collect
interest according to the term of loan and interest rate specified herein
if Party A repays the loan hereunder ahead of schedule without written
approval of Party B;
8.5 If Party A fails to repay the loan principal and
interest hereunder as scheduled, Party B shall have the right to require
for liquidation within a limited period, exercise the right of offset with
funds in all accounts opened by Party A in its own bank, collect default
interest on the loan delayed at a rate 50% higher than the actual loan
rate specified in the Contract, calculate and collect compound interest
on the interest not paid based on the default interest rate;
8.6 If Party A fails to use the loan for the purpose as
specified herein, Party B shall have the right to call in parts of or all
of the loan or terminate the Contract ahead of schedule, collect default
interest on the loan misused by Party A based on the days of default and a
rate 100% higher than the actual loan rate specified in the Contract,
calculate and collect compound interest on the interest not paid based on
the default interest rate;
8.7 In case of concurrent occurrence of circumstances specified
in clauses 8.5 and 8.6 hereinabove during use of the loan by Party A, Party B
shall select the heavier penalty but not both of the penalties;
8.8 In case of any one of the following circumstances or
events on the side of Party A, Party A shall correct and take remedy
measures to the satisfaction of Party B within 7 (seven) days after
receiving the notice from Party B, or else Party B shall have the right to
recover parts of or all of the loan ahead of schedule and collect penalty
based on days of default and the loan rate for delay if
irrecoverable:
8.8.1 Provides false balance sheets, income statements and
other financial statements and documents or financial statements and documents
with important facts concealed;
8.8.2 Fails to coordinate or refuses to accept check and
supervision of Party B on the use of the loan, production, business operation
and financial activities of its own party;
8.8.3 Transfers or disposes or threatens to transfer or dispose
its important assets without approval of Party B;
8.8.4 Important parts of or all of its assets/properties are
occupied by other creditors, or took over by the designated fiduciary, receiver
or others, or the assets are detained or frozen, and Party B may suffer heavy
losses as a result;
8.8.5 Arranges for and conducts contracting, leasing,
shareholding reform, joint operation, merger, acquisition, joint venture,
separation, reduction in capital, changes in equity, transfer of assets and
other actions that may affect exercise of creditors rights and damage safety of
creditors rights of Party B hereunder without approval of Party B;
8.8.6 Changes in the legal location, contact address, scope of
business, legal representative and other items registered in the industrial and
commercial bureau or makes major investment in external parties, as a result,
the creditors rights of Party B are seriously affected or threatened;
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8.8.7 Gets involved in major economic disputes or its financial
situation is deteriorated, as a result, the creditors rights of Party B are
seriously affected or threatened;
8.8.8 Other events or circumstances that may cause creditors
rights of Party B under this loan contract to be threatened or heavily damaged.
Article 9 Validation, Modification and Termination of the
Contract
9.1 This Contract shall become valid and effective after being
signed and sealed by Party A and Party B, or be put into effective after the
guarantee contract is validated in case guarantee is provided, and shall be
terminated and become invalid at the date when the loan principal, interest,
compound interest, default interest, penalty and other expenses due hereunder
are paid off and liquidated;
9.2 Party B shall have the right to terminate the Contract
and require Party A to repay the loan principal and interest ahead of
schedule and compensate for losses in case of any one of the following
circumstance:
9.2.1 Party A is closed down, dissolves, suspended for
rectification, revoked of the business license or cancelled;
9.2.2 The guarantee hereunder is subject to changes adverse
to creditors rights of Party B, and Party A fails to provide an
additional guarantee as required by Party B;
9.2.3 Other gross breaches of the Contract.
9.3 If requiring for extension of the term of loan, Party A
shall submit a written application and the written approval of the Guarantor on
extension of the term of guarantee to Party B 30 (thirty) days before the expiry
date of the Contract. The term of loan can only be extended after being reviewed
and approved by Party B and an agreement on extension is signed. The Contract
shall remain valid before the agreement on extension of loan term is signed by
and between both parties.
9.4 Neither parties is allowed to modify or terminate the
Contract ahead of schedule without approval of the other party after the
Contract is put into effective, unless otherwise specified herein. In case of
modifications or termination of the Contract, both parties shall reach a
consensus and sign on a written agreement through consultation. The Contract
shall remain valid before the written agreement is signed by and between both
parties.
Article 10 Settlement of Disputes
10.1 In case of disputes during performance of the Contract,
both parties shall seek for settlement through consultation firstly, and apply
No.2 method below for settlement in case consultation fails:
10.1.1 To apply the arbitration commission
______________________ for arbitration;
10.1.2 To apply to the court in the location of Party B for
settlement through legal proceedings.
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Article 11 Miscellaneous
11.1 _______________________________________
11.2 _______________________________________
11.3 _______________________________________
Article 12 Supplementary Articles
12.1 Appendixes herein are integral parts of the Contract, with
equal legal effect to terms and conditions herein.
12.2 In case the actual date of loan or repayment is a
non-working day of the lending bank during performance of the Contract, the loan
shall be provided or repayment be made at the next working day of the bank.
12.3 This Contract is made in six duplicates equal in
legal effect, one for Party A, one for Party B and one for the competent
authority for mortgage registration.
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EXHIBIT 10.7
Highland Ridge, Inc. - Exhibit 10.7 - Filed by newsfilecorp.com
Exhibit 10.7
Crediting Agreement
China Merchants Bank Co., Ltd
Crediting Agreement
Agreement No.: He Si Zhi Shou Zi [2009] No. 91090909
The Accrediting Party: China Merchants Bank Hefei Sipailou
Branch (hereinafter referred to as Party A)
Responsible Person: Fang Hong
The Credit Applicant: Anhui TEC Tower Co., Ltd (hereinafter
referred to as Party B)
Legal Representative / Responsible Person: Lu Chun
As applied by Party B, Party A hereby agrees to provide a line
of credit for Party B to use. This Agreement is reached by and between both
parties through full consultation according relevant laws and regulations as
below.
Article 1 Line of credit
1.1 Party A provides a line of credit say RMB ten million
only (including other equivalent currencies based on the exchange rate
quotation released by Party A at the time of actual occurrence of specific
business, hereinafter inclusive), which includes (mark with a X)
X Revolving line of credit say RMB ten million only;
[ ] One-time line of credit say RMB only.
The revolving line of credit herein refers to the line of
credit (maximum amount) of the total of the balances of credited principal
provided by Party A to Party B available for continuous and revolving use during
the term of credit, such as loan, trade financing, note discounting, acceptance
of commercial bill, letter of guarantee, corporation overdraft, domestic
factoring, _________, _________and etc.
One-time line of credit herein refers to the condition where
Party B applies to Party A for operation of various crediting business one by
one during the term of credit and the accumulated amount of all crediting
business shall not exceed the one-time line of credit specified in this
Agreement. Party B is not allowed use the one-time line of credit in a revolving
manner, but can only operate the crediting business applied before the total
amount of relevant business exceeds the one-time line of credit specified in
this article.
Trade financing herein refers to establishment of a letter of
credit, import bill advance, delivery against bank guarantee, bill purchased
under collection, packing credit, bill purchased, outward bills purchased under
collection, import / export remittance financing, short-term guarantee
financing, import factoring, export factoring (except for two-factor system
without recourse and double factoring without recourse in the system of Party A,
hereinafter inclusive), _________, _________etc.
1.2 If Party A handles an import factoring or domestic
factoring without recourse with Party B as the drawee, the creditors rights on
accounts receivable transferred from Party A to Party B in this business will occupy the line of credit hereinabove; if Party B
applies to Party A for a domestic factoring with recourse or an export factoring
business, the basic purchase amount (or the basic acquisition amount) provided
by Party A for Party B will occupy the line of credit hereinabove.
1.3 If Party A, after issue a letter of credit, entrusts other
branches of China Merchants Banks to provide the letter of credit for the
beneficiary according to requirements of internal procedures, the establishment
of letter of credit and import bill advance and delivery against bank guarantee
derived therefrom will also occupy the line of credit hereinabove.
1.4 The line of credit hereinabove shall not include the
guaranty money or the credited amount corresponding to the deposit certificate
for pledge provided by Party B or a third party for a single business under this
Agreement, hereinafter inclusive.
[ ] 1.5 In case any balance of any specific business
under the crediting agreement He Si Zhi Shou Zi [2009] No. 91090909
signed by and between both parties previously is not paid off, the balance
will be automatically transferred under this Agreement and directly occupy the
line of credit hereunder after this Agreement is put into effective (mark with a
X in the [ ] if applicable).
[ ] 1.6 In case any balance of any specific business
under the crediting agreement __________________________
___________________________(fill in the contract number / date of signing and
the contract name), the balance will be automatically transferred under this
Agreement and directly occupy the line of credit hereunder after this Agreement
is put into effective (mark with a X in the [ ] below if applicable).
Article 3 Use of line of credit
3.1 Type and scope of credit line
The line of credit hereinabove is (mark with a X in the
following two options):
() 3.1.1 A comprehensive credit line including the following
business types (filling in according to facts, the specific amount allowed):
Meanwhile, during the term of credit, for the above-listed
amount (mark with a X in the following two options):
[ ] Party B is not allowed to transfer for use;
[ ] Party B is allowed to transfer, but the amount of transfer
must be applied in advance for Party A to decide at its own discretion. Transfer
herein refers to transfer between the specific business types listed above and
transfer of the line of credit for the listed business types to other ones
herein exclusive as applied by Party B according to requirements of
business operation.
(X) 3.1.2 Single credit line on working capital loan.
3.2 Party B is only allowed to use the revolving line of credit
in a revolving manner but not the one-time credit line during the term of
credit, must apply for use of the credit line case by case to Party A for
approval one by one. Each loan, the amount, term and purpose of other credit
lines shall be specified in the business application submitted by Party B and
accepted Party A or in other specific business contracts (including receipts for
loan) and agreements signed by and between both parties additionally.
For domestic factoring without recourse, the Notice on Transfer
of Creditors Rights on Accounts Receivable issued by Party A to Party B shall
be taken as the specific business contract binding on both parties after the
Notice is confirmed by Party B in the manner recognized by Party A.
3.3 The term of use for each loan or other credits within the
line of credit shall be determined according to business requirements of Party B
and business guidelines of Party A, and the expiry date of a specific business
can be later than the expiry date of the term of credit.
Article 4 Interest and expenses
The interest rate on loans and financing within the line of
credit and charges / expenses on relevant business types shall be calculated and
collected as specified in various contracts.
Article 5 Guarantee clauses
5.1 The third party Anhui Sea-Converge Guarantee Co.,
Ltd shall be the guarantor with joint liability on all liabilities / debts
owed by Party B to Party A. The guarantor shall issue irrevocable letters of
guarantee on the specific business types hereinabove to Party A case by case,
and the responsibilities on guarantee born by the guarantor to Party A shall be
specified or determined in the specific letters of guarantee. And / or
5.2 All liabilities or debts owed by Party B to Party A
hereunder shall be mortgaged or pledged by_________ and all properties of
_________or those properties the party has the right to dispose, for which, both
parties shall sign a guarantee contract otherwise.
If the guarantor fails to sign on a guarantee contract or
document or handle guarantee formalities as stipulated in this article, Party A
shall have the right to stop or suspend credit giving to Party B.
Article 6 Rights and obligations of Party B
6.1 Party B shall have the following rights:
6.1.1 To require Party A to grant loans or other credits within
the line of credit as stipulated herein;
6.1.2 To use the line of credit as agreed herein;
6.1.3 To require Party A to keep confidentiality of information
on production, business operation, properties and accounts provided by Party B,
unless otherwise specified in laws or required by regulatory authorities;
6.1.4 To transfer liabilities to a third party with approval of
Party A.
6.2 Party B shall bear the following obligations:
6.2.1 To provide Party A with documents and materials
(including but not limited to authentic financial statements, annual financial
reports, important decisions on and changes in production, business operation
and management on a periodical basis as required by Party A), information on
opening banks, accounts and outstanding of deposits of Party B faithfully as
required by Party A, and coordinate with Party A in investigation, examination
and inspection;
6.2.2 To accept inspection and supervision of Party A on the
use of credit funds, production, business operation and financial activities;
6.2.3 To use loans and / or other credits as agreed and / or
committed in the Agreement and various contracts;
6.2.4 To repay loans, advances, principal and interest on other
credited liabilities in full on a timely basis as agreed in the Agreement and
various contracts;
6.2.5 To transfer part of or all of liabilities hereunder to a
third party with written approval of Party A;
6.2.6 To notify Party A immediately and actively coordinate
with Party A in implementation of safeguard measures for safe repayment of
loans, advances, principal and interest on other credited liabilities and all
relevant expenses under this Agreement in case of any one of the following
circumstances on the side of Party B:
6.2.6.1 Heavy financial losses, assets losses or other
financial crisis;
6.2.6.2 Provision of loan or loan guarantee or use of
self-owned assets (rights) for mortgage (pledge) for a third party;
6.2.6.3 Merger (acquisition), separation, reorganization, joint
venture operation (cooperation), title of property (equity) transfer,
shareholding reform or other major changes;
6.2.6.4 Cessation of business, suspension or cancellation of
registration, application or applied for bankruptcy and dissolution etc.;
6.2.6.5 Major crisis in business operation or finance of
controlling shareholders or other companies affiliated to Party B that may
impact normal business operation of the parties;
6.2.6.6 Important affiliated transactions with controlling
shareholders or other companies affiliated to Party B that may affect normal
business operation of the parties;
6.2.6.7 Any legal, arbitral, criminal or administrative
penalties or punishments that may cause serious and adverse effects on business
operation or financial status of Party B;
6.2.6.8 Other major events or issues that may affect its
financial solvency.
6.2.7 Not to be slothful in management, press for creditors
rights due, or dispose main properties for free or by other improper means.
Article 7 Rights and obligations of Party A
7.1 Party A shall have the following rights:
7.1.1 To require Party B to repay loans advances, principal and
interest on other credited liabilities hereunder in full on a timely basis;
7.1.2 To require Party B to provide documents and materials
related to the line of credit hereinabove;
7.1.3 To investigate into production, business operation and
financial activities of Party B;
7.1.4 To monitor and supervise over use of loans and / or other
credits as stipulated in this Agreement and other specific contracts;
7.1.5 To entrust other branches of China Merchants Bank in the
location of the beneficiary to provide the letter of credit to the beneficiary
according to requirements of internal procedures after accepting the application
of Party B for establishment of the credit letter;
7.1.6 To transfer and withdraw directly from the accounts of
Party B for liquidation of liabilities or debts under this Agreement and other
specific contracts;
7.1.7 To transfer creditors rights on Party B, notify Party B
on the transfer by the means deemed by its own party as appropriate, including
but not limited to facsimile, mailing, special person service and announcement
on public medias, and to urge for collection;
7.1.8 Other rights specified herein.
7.2 Party A shall bear the following obligations:
7.2.1 To issue loans and provide other credits to Party B
within the line of credit as specified in this Agreement and other specific
contracts;
7.2.2 To keep confidentiality of information on assets,
financial status, production and business operation of Party B, unless otherwise
specified in laws or required by regulatory authorities.
Article 8 Commitments of Party B
8.1 Party B is an entity lawfully established according to laws
of the Peoples Republic of China and legally exists with corporate capacity and
full civil capacity for signing and performance of the Agreement;
8.2 Signing and performance of the Agreement have been fully
authorized by the board of directors or any other competent organizations;
8.3 All documents, materials and vouchers on Party B, the
guarantor, the mortgager (pledger), mortgage (pledge) provided by Party B are
true, accurate, complete and effective without major incompliance with facts or
omission of any important facts or events;
8.4 Party B will abide by and act in strict with the specific
contracts, and the letter of guarantee on establishment of credit line, trust
receipts and other relevant documents signed and issued by its own party to
Party A;
8.5 There is no legal, arbitral, criminal or administrative
penalty that may cause serious and adverse effects on Party B and important
assets of Party B when the Agreement is signed, and this kind of penalties will not happen during performance of the
Agreement. Party B shall notify Party A immediately in case of the penalty;
8.6 Party will conduct business activities within the scope
specified in the business license or limited by laws in strict accordance with
relevant laws and regulations, and handle registration and annual inspection
procedures or formalities on a timely basis;
8.7 Party B will not abandon any creditors rights due or
dispose its main properties or assets for free or by any improper means to
maintain or improve current level of business management and ensure value and
rise in value of current assets;
8.8 Without approval of Party A, Party B is not allowed to pay
off or liquidate other long-term liabilities in advance, and _________,
_________;
8.9 Party B is not involved in any other major events or issues
that may affect performance of obligations hereunder when the Agreement is
signed.
Article 9 Other expenses
Party B shall bear all expenses on credit investigation,
inspection and arbitration related to this Agreement and other costs / expenses
on legal proceedings, business travel, publication / announcement and delivery
paid by Party A for realization of creditors rights when Party B fails to repay
liabilities / debts hereunder as scheduled, and shall authorize Party A to
deduct or withdraw directly from the bank accounts in Party A opened by Party B.
In case of deficiency, Party B guarantees and promises to repay in full after
receiving the notice from Party A.
Article 10 Events of default and settlement
10.1 Any one of the following circumstances on the side of
Party B will result in events of default:
10.1.1 Provides false information to Party A or hides important
facts, or refuses to coordinate with Party A in investigation, examination and
inspection against stipulations in clause 6.2.1 hereinabove;
10.1.2 Refuses to accept or evade supervision of Party A on the
use of credit funds, production, business operation and financial activities of
its own party against stipulations in clause 6.2.2 hereinabove;
10.1.3 Fails to use the loans and / or credits as specified in
this Agreement and other specific contracts against stipulations in clause 6.2.3
hereinabove;
10.1.4 Fails to repay loans, advances, principal and interest
on other credited liabilities in full and timely as agreed herein and / or
specified in various specific contracts against stipulations in clause 6.2.4
hereinabove;
10.1.5 Transfers liabilities hereunder to a third party without
approval of Party A against stipulations in clause 6.2.5 hereinabove, or be
slothful in management, presses for creditors rights due or dispose important
assets owned by its own party for free or by any other improper means against
stipulations in clause 6.2.7 hereinabove;
10.1.6 Fails to notify Party A in case of any one of
circumstances hereinabove, or refuses to
coordinate when Party A requires for adding of safeguard measures for liabilities hereunder after being informed of the circumstances, or other misconducts deemed by Party A as adverse to safe recovery of the principal and interest on credits
against stipulations in clause 6.2.6 hereinabove;
10.1.7 Fails to correct immediately as required by Party A against stipulations in clauses 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, 8.6, 8.7, 8.8 and 8.9 hereinabove;
10.1.8 Other circumstances deemed by Party A as possible to damage legal rights and benefits of its own.
10.2 In case of any one of the following circumstances on the side of the Guarantor, events of default will be determined if the Guarantor and Party B fails to coordinate, and Party A, in consideration that the guarantee capacity of the Guarantor
may be damaged or affected, will require the guarantor to eliminate adverse effects or impacts caused thereby or require Party B to add and replace conditions on guarantee:
10.2.1 Appearance of any one of the circumstances similar to those specified in clause 6.2.6 hereinabove;
10.2.2 Hides the actual capacity for bearing of guarantee responsibilities or liabilities or fails to obtain authorization of competent organizations when issuing the irrevocable letter of guarantee;
10.2.3 Fails to handle annual inspection and registration formalities timely;
10.2.4 Be slothful in management, presses for creditors rights due or dispose important assets owned by its own party for free or by any other improper means.
10.3 In case of any one of the following circumstances on the side of the mortgager (or pledger), events of default will be determined if the mortgager (or pledger) and Party B fails to coordinate, and Party A, in consideration that invalidation or
deficiency in the mortgage (or pledge) may be caused, will require the mortgager (or pledger) to eliminate adverse effects caused thereby or require Party B to add and replace conditions on guarantee:
10.3.1 Lack of ownership or the right to dispose the mortgage (or pledge), or disputes on the ownership;
10.3.2 Mortgage (or pledge) is put out to lease, sealed up, detained, supervised, or legal rights of priority exist (including but not limited to priority on payment for construction work), and / or these conditions or circumstances are hided;
10.3.3 The mortgager (or pledger) uses the mortgaged (or pledged) for transfer, leasing, re-mortgage (or re-pledge) or disposes by any other improper means without written approval of Party A, or fails to use the income from disposal on the
mortgaged (or pledged) for repayment or liquidation of liabilities / debts owed by Party B to Party A though written approval on the disposal is obtained from Party A;
10.3.4 The mortgager (or pledger) fails to keep, maintain or repair the mortgaged (or pledged) well or any behaviors of the mortgager (or pledger) have damaged the mortgage (or pledge)
directly, and the value of the mortgage (or pledge) is damaged or decreased obviously as a result; or the mortgager (or pledger) refuses to buy insurance for the mortgage (or pledge) as required by Party A during the term of mortgage (or pledge).
10.4 In case of any one of the events of default specified in 10.1, 10.2 and 10.3, Party A shall have the right to take any one or all of the following measures:
10.4.1 To reduce or deduct the line of credit hereunder, or suspend use of the remainder line of credit;
10.4.2 To collect the loan principal and relevant expenses issued or paid within the line of credit ahead of schedule;
10.4.3 For bill of exchange accepted by Party A or letter of credit, letter of guarantee and letter of guarantee on delivery established by Party A (or entrusted by Party A for establishment), Party A shall have the right to require Party B to add
the amount of guarantee whether advance payment is made by Party A or not, or to transfer of deposits in other accounts opened in Party A by Party B into the guarantee account for liquidation of the guarantee hereunder to be paid by Party A in
advance, or transfer of relevant accounts to a third party for deposit or withdrawal as the guarantee for payments in advance by Party A in the future;
10.4.4 For creditors rights on accounts receivable not paid off by Party B and transferred from Party B under domestic factoring and export factoring with the right of recourse, Party A shall have the right to require Party B to perform the
obligation of buy-back immediately; for creditors rights on accounts receivable transferred from Party B under domestic factoring and export factoring without the right of recourse, Party A shall have the right to perform recourse against
Party B immediately.
10.4.5 To deduct or withdraw directly from the settlement account and / or other accounts of Party B for liquidation of all liabilities under this Agreement and other specific contracts;
10.4.6 To perform the right of recourse as specified in Article 13 herein.
Article 11 Modification and termination of the Agreement
This Agreement can be modified or terminated after a consensus is reached or a special written agreement is signed by and between both parties through consultation. This Agreement shall remain valid and effective before the written agreement is
signed. Neither party is allowed to modify, revise or terminate this Agreement without approval of the other party.
Article 12 Miscellaneous
12.1 Any grace, preference or moratorium on execution or performance of legal rights or benefits of Party A hereunder provided by Party A for any breaches of contract or delay in performance on the side of Party B during the valid term of the
Agreement shall not affect, damage or limit any legal rights and benefits enjoyed by Party A as the creditor according to laws, regulations and this Agreement, nor be taken as permission and recognition of Party A on any breaches to terms and
conditions herein, nor be understood as abandoning of current or future rights of Party A to take actions or measures against breaches.
12.2 In case any or all parts of the Agreement become illegal or invalid for any reasons, Party B shall bear the responsibility for repayment of all liabilities or debts hereunder owed to Party A. In this case, Party A shall have the right to
terminate this Agreement and claim against Party B for liquidation of all liabilities hereunder immediately.
12.3 Notices and requirements of Party A and Party B related to this Agreement shall be sent in written form.
Contact Add. of Party A:
Contact Add. of Party B:
The notices and requirements shall be deemed to be received on the date of signing for acknowledgement in case sent by a special person (or on the date of rejection if the receiving party refuses to accept), or deemed to be received on the seventh
day after the registered mail is forwarded in case sent by registered mail, or be received at the time when being received by the facsimile system of the receiving party in case sent by facsimile.
For notices and requirements on transfer of creditors rights or claims against Party B for collection that are announced on public medias, it shall be deemed as having been received or delivered on the date of announcement.
In case of changes in the contact address of either party, the other party shall be informed on a timely basis, or else the default party shall bear all possible loses caused thereby at its own account.
12.4 Both parties hereby agree that Party B is only required to stamp the reserved seal on business applications for trade financing according to the Letter of Authorization on the Reserved Seal provided by Party A. Legal effect of the reserved seal
is recognized by both parties.
12.5 All written supplementary agreements on matters not covered herein and on changes or modifications in terms and conditions herein reached through consultation, and various specific contracts hereunder shall be taken as appendixes to this
Agreement and constitute an integral part of this Agreement.
12.6 The guarantor has fully consulted with the bank on all terms and conditions in the letter of guarantee, the bank has reminded the guarantor to pay special attention to the clauses and provisions on exemption of or limitation on responsibilities
of the bank, rights owned by the bank independently, adding of responsibilities of the guarantor or limitation on rights of the guarantor, and the guarantor has understood the clauses and provisions fully and accurately. The bank has given
explanation on the provisions as required by the guarantor. Understanding of the guarantor on all terms and conditions in the letter of guarantee is in full accordance with that of the bank.
Article 13 Laws applicable and settlement of disputes
13.1 Formation and explanation of this Agreement and settlement of disputes arisen during performance shall be subject to the laws of the Peoples Republic of China. Rights and benefits of both parties are protected by laws of the Peoples
Republic of China.
13.2 In case of disputes during performance of the Agreement, both parties shall seek for settlement through consultation. In case consultation fails,
either party can (mark a X in the following three options):
[ ] 13.2.1 Apply to the peoples court in the location of Party
A;
[ ] 13.2.2 Apply to the arbitration commission
__________________for arbitration;
[ ] 13.2.3 Apply to (mark a X in the following two options):
[ ] China International Economic and Trade Arbitration
Commission (CIETAC)
[ ] CIETAC ______________________ Branch
For settlement according to the rules for arbitration of
financial disputes.
13.3 After this Agreement and various specific contracts are
empowered with the validity for enforceability through notarization handled by
both parties, Party A is entitled to apply directly to the peoples court with
jurisdiction for enforcement of liabilities under this Agreement and the
specific contracts owed by Party B.
14 Validation of the Agreement
This Agreement shall become valid and effective after being
signed (sealed) by legal representatives / responsible persons or authorized
agents of both parties or stamped with official seal / special seal for contract
of both parties, as of the expiry date of the term of credit or the date when
the Agreement is terminated.
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EXHIBIT 10.8
Highland Ridge, Inc. - Exhibit 10.8 - Filed by newsfilecorp.com
Exhibit 10.8
No.
Labor Contract
(full time)
Party A: Anhui Tec Tower Ltd.
Party B: Chun Lu
Made by Department of Labour and Social Security of Anhui
Province
Contract Notes
1. Employers and workers should guarantee to provide real and
effective information related to signing and fulfilment of the labour contract
(contract hereinafter) to the other party.
2. If the term of the contract is more than three months while
less than one year, the probation period shall not exceed one month; if the
contract is for more than one year while less than three years, the probation
period shall not exceed two months; if the contract is of fixed-term and more
than three years, or of no fixed term, the probation period shall not exceed six
months.
If the term of the contract is to complete a certain task or
less than three months, there shall not stipulate a probation period.
The probation period is included in the contract period. If the
contract only stipulates a probation period, there should no probation period
and the stipulated time is the term of the contract.
The salary of the employee in probation period shall not be
less than the lowest level of the same job post or not less than 80 percent of
the agreed contract salary, which shall not be less than the local minimum wage.
3. When the employee proposes or agrees to renew or enter into
a contract, if one of the following circumstances exists, a non-fixed term
contract should be entered into by the employer and employee, except for the
employee proposes a fixed term contract:
(a) The employee has continuously
worked for employer for no less than ten years;
(b) When the employer
implements the labor contract system for the first time or the re-establishment
of state-owned enterprise leads to restructure labor contracts, the employee has
continuously worked for employer for no less than ten years and has less than
ten years left over from the mandatory retirement age.
(c)The employee has
consecutively signed fixed-term contract twice with employer, and he does not
have the same situatuons of Article 39 and the 1st and 2nd
item of Article 40, Labor Contract Law, he would renew the contract.
4. Except for agreed period of service and competitive
restrictions, the employer shall not contract liquidated damages borne by
employee.
| Party
A(Employer)
Name: Anhui Tec Tower Ltd. |
|
|
Address: Anhui Jinde
New Bridge Industrial Park |
|
Labor and employment
registration certificate No.:________ |
|
Legal representative
(People in charge): Chun Lu |
| Tel.:0563-8023488
|
| Party
B(Employee):
Name Chun Lu Gender Male |
| Date
of Birth March ,1974 Highest Degree Bachelor |
|
Registered permanent
residence Fuyang, Zhejiang |
| ID
Card No. 330123197403015038 |
|
Current residential
address: Anhui Tec Tower Ltd. |
| Mailing
Address: Rm 2004, Guihua Rd No.34, Fuchun Street, Fuyang City,
|
| Zhejiang
Province |
| Tel.:
________________ |
This Contract is signed on a basis of equality, voluntariness,
consensus and good faith by and between both parties in accordance to the Labor
Law of the People's Republic of China and the Labor Contract Law of the People's
Republic of China and other regulations.
I Term of Contract
1) Choose 1 as the way to give contract term
1 Fixed term: The term of this contract shall commence on
1st January, 2010, and shall continue until
31st December, 2015. Among which, probation
period from dd mm yy to dd mm yy.
2. Non fixed term: The term of this contract shall commence on
dd mm yy. Among which, probation period from dd mm yy to dd mm
yy.
3. To complete a certain task as contract term, commencing on
dd mm yy until the completion of tasks only. The completion is marked by
_______.
II Job description and workplace
2) Party B agrees to hold the position of _CEO___ located in
_Jinde____ according to Party As requirement.
3) Party B shall timely finish the quantity of work defined by
Party A and reach the required standards.
III Working hours and vacations
4) Party Bs position is in _3__ working schedule system
1. Standard work schedule system: Party Bs daily working time
is not more than eight hours, not more than 40 hours per week.
2. Integrated work schedule system: In the cycle of caculating
intergrated working time, the average daily working hours and average weekly
working hours do not exceed the statutory standard working hours.
3. Irregular working system
The jobs implementing integrated work schedule system or
irregular working system shall be subject to approval of labor administrative
department.
5) Due to work requirements, Party A can extend working hours
after consultation with union and Party B, generally not more than 1 hour a day;
If there is a need for special reasons to extend the working hours, in the
condition of keeping Party B in good health, the extended working hours per day
shall not exceed 3 hours, and not more than 36 hours per month.
6) Party A shall ensure that Party B enjoy all the rights of
holidays and vacations under the State regulations during the contract period.
III Labor remuneration
7) In accordance with national, provincial relevant
regulations, and its own economic benefit and production and management
features, Party A can establish its own salary distribution system. Party A
shall determine Party Bs salary level according to the distribution system,
Party Bs postion and skill level ,and Party Bs performance.
8) Party Bs salary during probation period is RMB ______per
month.
When Party Bs probation expires, Party A shall determine Party
Bs salary in accordance with its own salary distribution system through the way
of ____: 1. Hourly rate. Party Bs salary is RMB _____/ month, with performance
pay (bonuses) and other kind of things paid according to Party As salary
distribution system and Party Bs contribution.
2. Piece rate. Party A shall establish a scientific and
rational labor standards, each piece is priced at RMB ______.
3. Other ways
Confidential RMB 21,600 annual
salary
9) Party A shall pay Party Bs labor remuneration monthly in
monetary form, the monthly pay day is ____.
10) Within the period of this contract, Party B's salary
adjustment shall be determined in accordance with the salary distribution system
and employers collective contract.
11) If Party A arrage Party B to extend the working hours, or
to work on off days or statutory holidays, Party A should rearrange Party Bs
rest time or pay the overtime wages according to the relevant law.
VI Social insurance and welfare benefits
12) In the duration of contract, both parties must participate
in social insurance in accordance with the relevant national and provincial
provisions, and pay social insurance premiums in full and on time, in which the
part which should be paid by Party B under the law shall be withhleld and
remitted by Party A from the payment of Party Bs salary.
13) If Party B suffers from occupational diseases or injuries
at work, his remuneration and benefits shall be determined according to
national, provincial relevant regulations.
14) If Party B is ill or injuriies out of work, his
remuneration and benefits shall be determined according to national, provincial
and employers collective contract relevant regulations.
15)If Party B dies related with work, or dies related with
illness or non-work reasons, his remuneration and benefits shall be determined
according to national, provincial relevant regulations.
16) Party Bs other benefits shall be determined according to
national, provincial and employers collective contract relevant regulations.
V Labor protection, working conditions and occupational hazards
17) Party A shall faithfully fulfill the obligation of
disclosure to the Party B as to potential occupational hazards of the job, and
Party B shall perform labor safety and health education to prevent accidents in
the labor process and to reduce occupational hazards.
18) Party A should strictly implement national and provincial
regulations of labor safety, labor protection, occupational health and other regulations,
and provide Party B with safe and healthy labor conditions and necessary labor
protection supplies which comply with national requirements to protect the
safety and health of Party B.
19) Party B must be in strict compliance with safety operating
procedures in the process of work. Party B have the right to refuse the
directives against regulations and forced risk-taking operations from the
management staff of Party A.
20) Party B should provide protection to Party A according to
the special protection regualtions of the state on women and minor workers.
Party A shall carry out regular occupational health examinations on Party B
arranged in contact with occupational hazard operations by Party A.
VI Fulfilment and changes of the contract
21) Both parties should fully implement their respective
obligations in accordance with this contract and law.
22) Upon Party A and Party Bs mutual agreement, the agreed
part in this contract can be changed in written form.
VII Discharge and termination of the contract
23) The termination of this contract between Party A and Party
B and the financial compensation payments shall be implemented in accordance
with reugulations of Labor Contract Law and other relevant provisions.
24) Party A shall issue Party B the evidence of termination of
the contract when both parties terminate the contract, and Party A also have to
handle the transfer of Party Bs archive and social insurance relationship
within 15 days.
Party B shall handle work handover according to agreed
arrangement by both parties. If Party A needs to pay economic compensation to
Party B in accordance with the relevant provisions of the contract, Party A
should handle the payment during work handover. VIII Disputes 25) If a dispute
arises when Party A and Party B carry out this contract, both parties should try
to settle it through consultations; If the agreement can not be reached, they
can apply for mediation, arbitration or litigation.
IX Others
26) Other agreed items
If no other agreement or new agreement, this labor Contract
shall go into effect automatically.
27) During the contract period, Party B should promptly informs
Party A of its changes of residential address, contact telephone number, mailing
address and so on.
28) The unaddressed matters relating to this contract shall be
handled in accordance with national, provincial and other relevant regulations.
During the contract period, if part of this contract disagrees with the
national, provincial new requirements, the related matters should be handled
according to the new provisions.
29) The contract is in duplicate, Party A and Party B each have
one copy.
30) The contract is the basis to establish a labor relation and
deal with labor disputes, which should be kept properly by both parties.
| Part A /s/ Anhui Tec Tower Ltd. |
Party B /s/ Chun Lu(Signature)
|
| Anhui Tec Tower Ltd. |
Chun Ku |
| Legal or authorized Representative |
|
| (Signature and Seal) |
|
|
|
| Date: 1st January, 2010 |
Date: 1st January,
2010 |
| /s/ Chun Lu |
|
| Chun Lu |
|
Labor Contract Change Section
The previous signed contract between Party A and Party B has
expired on dd mm yy. Both parties will renew the contract with mutual
consent.
1.Fixed term: The term of this contract shall commence on dd
mm yy, and shall continue until dd mm yy.
2.Non fixed term: The term of this contract shall commence on
dd mm yy.
3.To complete a certain task as contract term, commencing on
dd mm yy until the completion of tasks only. The completion is marked by _______.
Other agreed items between both parties: _______
| Part A(Seal) |
Party B (Signature) |
| |
|
| Legal or authorized Representative |
|
| (Signature and Seal) |
|
| Date: dd mm yy |
Date: dd mm yy |
EX-10.9
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EXHIBIT 10.9
Highland Ridge, Inc. - Exhibit 10.9 - Filed by newsfilecorp.com
Exhibit 10.9
No.
Labor Contract
(full time)
Party A: Anhui Tec Tower Ltd.
Party B: Debin Chen
Made by Department of Labour and Social Security of Anhui
Province
Contract Notes
1. Employers and workers should guarantee to provide real and
effective information related to signing and fulfilment of the labor contract
(contract hereinafter)to the other party.
2. If the term of the contract is more than three months while
less than one year, the probation period shall not exceed one month; if the
contract is for more than one year while less than three years, the probation
period shall not exceed two months; if the contract is of fixed-term and more
than three years, or of no fixed term, the probation period shall not exceed six
months.
If the term of the contract is to complete a certain task or
less than three months, there shall not stipulate a probation period.
The probation period is included in the contract period. If the
contract only stipulates a probation period, there should no probation period
and the stipulated time is the term of the contract.
The salary of the employee in probation period shall not be
less than the lowest level of the same job post or not less than 80 percent of
the agreed contract salary, which shall not be less than the local minimum wage.
3. When the employee proposes or agrees to renew or enter into
a contract, if one of the following circumstances exists, a non-fixed term
contract should be entered into by the employer and employee, except for the
employee proposes a fixed term contract:
(a) The employee has continuously
worked for employer for no less than ten years;
(b) When the employer
implements the labor contract system for the first time or the re-establishment
of state-owned enterprise leads to restructure labor contracts, the employee has
continuously worked for employer for no less than ten years and has less than
ten years left over from the mandatory retirement age.
(c)The employee has
consecutively signed fixed-term contract twice with employer, and he does not
have the same situatuons of Article 39 and the 1st and 2nd
item of Article 40, Labor Contract Law, he would renew the contract.
4. Except for agreed period of service and competitive
restrictions, the employer shall not contract liquidated damages borne by
employee.
| Party
A(Employer)
Name: Anhui Tec Tower Ltd. |
|
Address: Anhui Jinde New
Bridge Industrial Park |
|
Labor and employment registration
certificate No.: ________ |
|
Legal representative (People in
charge): Chun Lu |
|
Tel.:0563-8023488 |
| Party
B(Employee):
Name Debin Chen Gender Male |
|
Date of Birth March
12th,1971 Highest Degree Bachelor
|
|
Registered permanent residence
Shenzhen |
|
ID Card No.
320831197103123818 |
|
Current residential address
Wuhan Wuchang Wanke City Garden C4-302 |
|
Mailing Address: Wuhan
Wuchang Wanke City Garden C4-302 |
|
Tel.:13603077047
|
This Contract is signed on a basis of equality, voluntariness,
consensus and good faith by and between both parties in accordance to the Labor
Law of the People's Republic of China and the Labor Contract Law of the People's
Republic of China and other regulations.
I Term of Contract
1) Choose 1 as the way to give contract term
1 Fixed term: The term of this contract shall commence on
1st September,2009, and shall continue until
31st Augustt,2013.
Among which, probation period from dd mm yy to dd mm yy.
2. Non fixed term: The term of this contract shall commence on
dd mm yy. Among which, probation period from dd mm yy to dd mm
yy.
3. To complete a certain task as contract term, commencing on
dd mm yy until the completion of tasks only. The completion is marked by
_______.
II Job description and workplace
2) Party B agrees to hold the position of _____located in _____
according to Party As requirement.
3) Party B shall timely finish the quantity of work defined by
Party A and reach the required standards.
III Working hours and vacations
4) Party Bs position is in ____ working schedule system
1. Standard work schedule system: Party Bs daily working time
is not more than eight hours, not more than 40 hours per week.
2. Integrated work schedule system: In the cycle of caculating
intergrated working time, the average daily working hours and average weekly
working hours do not exceed the statutory standard working hours.
3. Irregular working system
The jobs implementing integrated work schedule system or
irregular working system shall be subject to approval of labor administrative
department.
5) Due to work requirements, Party A can extend working hours
after consultation with union and Party B, generally not more than 1 hour a day;
If there is a need for special reasons to extend the working hours, in the
condition of keeping Party B in good health, the extended working hours per day
shall not exceed 3 hours, and not more than 36 hours per month.
6) Party A shall ensure that Party B enjoy all the rights of
holidays and vacations under the State regulations during the contract period.
III Labor remuneration
7) In accordance with national, provincial relevant
regulations, and its own economic benefit and production and management
features, Party A can establish its own salary distribution system. Party A
shall determine Party Bs salary level according to the distribution system,
Party Bs postion and skill level ,and Party Bs performance.
8) Party Bs salary during probation period is RMB ______per
month.
When Party Bs probation expires, Party A shall determine Party
Bs salary in accordance with its own salary distribution system through the way
of ____: 1. Hourly rate. Party Bs salary is RMB _____/ month, with performance
pay (bonuses) and other kind of things paid according to Party As salary
distribution system and Party Bs contribution.
2. Piece rate. Party A shall establish a scientific and
rational labor standards, each piece is priced at RMB ______.
3. Other ways_______RMB 800,000 annual salary
9) Party A shall pay Party Bs labor remuneration monthly in
monetary form, the monthly pay day is ____.
10) Within the period of this contract, Party B's salary
adjustment shall be determined in accordance with the salary distribution system
and employers collective contract.
11) If Party A arrage Party B to extend the working hours, or
to work on off days or statutory holidays, Party A should rearrange Party Bs
rest time or pay the overtime wages according to the relevant law.
VI Social insurance and welfare benefits
12) In the duration of contract, both parties must participate
in social insurance in accordance with the relevant national and provincial
provisions, and pay social insurance premiums in full and on time, in which the
part which should be paid by Party B under the law shall be withhleld and
remitted by Party A from the payment of Party Bs salary.
13) If Party B suffers from occupational diseases or injuries
at work, his remuneration and benefits shall be determined according to
national, provincial relevant regulations.
14) If Party B is ill or injuriies out of work, his
remuneration and benefits shall be determined according to national, provincial
and employers collective contract relevant regulations.
15)If Party B dies related with work, or dies related with
illness or non-work reasons, his remuneration and benefits shall be determined
according to national, provincial relevant regulations.
16) Party Bs other benefits shall be determined according to
national, provincial and employers collective contract relevant regulations.
V Labor protection, working conditions and occupational hazards
17) Party A shall faithfully fulfill the obligation of
disclosure to the Party B as to potential occupational hazards of the job, and
Party B shall perform labor safety and health education to prevent accidents in
the labor process and to reduce occupational hazards.
18) Party A should strictly implement national and provincial
regulations of labor safety, labor protection, occupational health and other
regulations, and provide Party B with safe and healthy labor conditions and necessary labor protection
supplies which comply with national requirements to protect the safety and
health of Party B.
19) Party B must be in strict compliance with safety operating
procedures in the process of work. Party B have the right to refuse the
directives against regulations and forced risk-taking operations from the
management staff of Party A.
20) Party B should provide protection to Party A according to
the special protection regualtions of the state on women and minor workers.
Party A shall carry out regular occupational health examinations on Party B
arranged in contact with occupational hazard operations by Party A.
VI Fulfilment and changes of the contract
21) Both parties should fully implement their respective
obligations in accordance with this contract and law.
22) Upon Party A and Party Bs mutual agreement, the agreed
part in this contract can be changed in written form.
VII Discharge and termination of the contract
23) The termination of this contract between Party A and Party
B and the financial compensation payments shall be implemented in accordance
with reugulations of Labor Contract Law and other relevant provisions.
24) Party A shall issue Party B the evidence of termination of
the contract when both parties terminate the contract, and Party A also have to
handle the transfer of Party Bs archive and social insurance relationship
within 15 days.
Party B shall handle work handover according to agreed
arrangement by both parties. If Party A needs to pay economic compensation to
Party B in accordance with the relevant provisions of the contract, Party A
should handle the payment during work handover. VIII Disputes 25) If a dispute
arises when Party A and Party B carry out this contract, both parties should try
to settle it through consultations; If the agreement can not be reached, they
can apply for mediation, arbitration or litigation.
IX Others
26) Other agreed items
According to the post characteristics and companys salary
distribution system, this employees salary is determined by the fixed salary
plus evaluation. This employee's annual pay is eight hundred thousand Chinese
Yuan, in which the fixed amount is five hundred thousand Chinese Yuan and the
evaluation amount is three hundred thousand Chinese Yuan. The evaluation amount
is paid upon the annual business completion of the employee.
Upon agreement, both parties agree to modify the contract
signed on dd mm yy:
| Part A(Seal) |
Party B (Signature) |
| |
|
| Legal or authorized Representative |
|
| (Signature and Seal) |
|
| Date: dd mm yy |
Date: dd mm yy |
| Labor Contract Renewal Section |
|
27) During the contract period, Party B should promptly informs
Party A of its changes of residential address, contact telephone number, mailing
address and so on.
28) The unaddressed matters relating to this contract shall be
handled in accordance with national, provincial and other relevant regulations.
During the contract period, if part of this contract disagrees with the
national, provincial new requirements, the related matters should be handled
according to the new provisions.
29) The contract is in duplicate, Party A and Party B each have
one copy.
30) The contract is the basis to establish a labor relation and
deal with labor disputes, which should be kept properly by both parties.
| Part A(Seal) /s/ Anhui Tec Tower Ltd. |
Party B (Signature) /s/ Debin
Chen |
|
Anhui Tec Tower Ltd. |
Debin Chen |
| Legal or authorized Representative |
|
| (Signature and Seal) |
|
| Date: 1st September 2009 |
Date: 1st September
2009 |
| /s/ Chun Lu |
|
| Chun Lu |
|
Labor Contract Change Section
The previous signed contract between Party A and Party B has
expired on dd mm yy. Both parties will renew the contract with mutual
consent.
1.Fixed term: The term of this contract shall commence on dd
mm yy, and shall continue until dd mm yy.
2.Non fixed term: The term of this contract shall commence on
dd mm yy.
3.To complete a certain task as contract term, commencing on
dd mm yy until the completion of tasks only. The completion is marked by
_______.
Other agreed items between both parties:_______
| Part A(Seal) |
Party B (Signature) |
| |
|
| Legal or authorized Representative |
|
| (Signature and Seal) |
|
| Date: dd mm yy |
Date: dd mm yy |
EX-10.10
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EXHIBIT 10.10
Highhland Ridge, Inc. - Exhibit 10.10 - Filed by newsfilecorp.com
Exhibit 10.10




EX-10.11
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EXHIBIT 10.11
Highland Ridge, Inc. - Exhibit 10.11 - Filed by newsfilecorp.com
Exhibit 10.11
Contract No.:
Technology Transfer (Patent
Exploitation License) Contract
Title of the Project: A NewValve Spring Disassembly
Device
Transferee (Party A): Anhui Tec
Tower Ltd [安徽泰科铁塔有限公司]
Transferor (Party B): Anhui University of Technology and Science
[安徽工程科技学院]
Date of Contract/Signing: June 25, 2009
Place of Contract/Signing: Anhui University of
Technology and Science
Term of Validity: Five Years
Filling Instruction
| 1. |
This Contract is amended based on the sample technology transfer contract
(patent exploitation license) printed and circulated by the Ministry of
Science and Technology of the Peoples Republic of China, and is
recommended to the contracted parties for reference. |
| |
|
| 2. |
This Contract note is applicable for the contract signed under the
condition that transferor (patentee or authorizer) allows patent
exploitation by transferee within prescribed field with payment delivered
by the latter for the patent usage. |
| |
|
| 3. |
List relevant parties as Transfer or Transferee (page enhancement) in the
contract in accordance with their respective roles in case more than two
participants involved. |
| |
|
| 4. |
The Parties may amend this Contract in respect of any
unsolved matter. Any amendment and supplemental agreement to this Contract
shall constitute an integral part of this Contract. |
| |
|
| 5. |
The Parties shall mark out None for the relevant terms which require no
filling as agreed. |
Technology Transfer (Patent
Exploitation License) Contract
Transferee (Party A): Anhui Tec Tower Ltd
Business Address: Xinqiao
Industry Zone, Jingde Count