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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K
 
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ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
 
For the fiscal year ended:  
 
December 31, 2010
 
or
 
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
 
For the transition period from _____________________ to _____________________ 
 
 
Commission file number:  
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EMERALD DAIRY INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada
 
80-0137632
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
     
11990 Market Street, Suite 205
Reston, Virginia
 
 
20190
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (703) 867-9247                                      
 
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As of June 30, 2010, the aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates was approximately $27,784,647, based on the last closing price of $1.38 per share, as quoted on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board maintained by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.

As of April 13, 2011, the registrant had 34,207,379 shares of common stock issued and outstanding (not including an additional 1,944,444 shares of common stock currently being held in treasury).

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EMERALD DAIRY INC.

FORM 10-K

TABLE OF CONTENTS

     
PAGE
PART I
     
       
Item 1.
 
Business
2
Item 1A.
 
Risk Factors
16
Item 1B.
 
Unresolved Staff Comments
29
Item 2.
 
Properties
29
Item 3.
 
Legal Proceedings
30
Item 4.
 
(Removed and Reserved)
30
       
PART II
     
       
Item 5.
 
Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
31
Item 6.
 
Selected Financial Data
32
Item 7.
 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
33
Item 7A.
 
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
50
Item 8.
 
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
50
Item 9.
 
Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
51
Item 9A.
 
Controls and Procedures
51
Item 9B.
 
Other Information
55
       
PART III
     
       
Item 10.
 
Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
56
Item 11.
 
Executive Compensation
59
Item 12.
 
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
65
Item 13.
 
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
68
Item 14.
 
Principal Accounting Fees and Services
69
Item 15.
 
Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules
70
       
Signatures
73
 
 
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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Annual Report on Form 10-K, contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act.  We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and include this statement for purposes of complying with these safe harbor provisions.

These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations.  They include, among other things, statements relating to:

·           future sales and financings;

·           the future development of our business;

·           our ability to execute our business strategy;

·           projected expenditures; and

·           the market for our products.

You can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “expects,” ‘intends,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology.  You should not rely on forward-looking statements since they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that are, in some cases, beyond our control and which could materially affect actual results, performances or achievements and such statements speak only as of the date they were made.  Actual events or results may differ materially from those suggested by these forward-looking statements.  All forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary factors and to others contained throughout this report.  We are under no duty to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this report or to conform these statements to actual results, except as otherwise required by law.

Although it is not possible to create a comprehensive list of all factors that may cause actual results to differ from the results expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements or that may affect our future results, some of these factors are set forth under “Risk Factors” discussed in Part 1, Item 1A of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.  We do not intend to update publicly any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change our expectations with regard thereto, or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

Unless the context otherwise requires, the terms “the Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Emerald Dairy Inc., together with our consolidated subsidiaries.

 
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PART I

Item 1.  Business.

Company Background

We are engaged, through our China-based indirect subsidiaries (described below) in the manufacture and sale of milk powder, soybean powder and rice powder in the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”).

Our predecessor filer, Micro-Tech Identification Systems, Inc. (“Micro-Tech”), was incorporated pursuant to the laws of the State of Nevada on September 24, 1986. For several years prior to the Reverse Merger (described below), Micro-Tech was a “shell company,” as defined by Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and its primary business operations involved seeking the acquisition of assets, property, or businesses that would be beneficial to it and its shareholders.

On October 9, 2007, American International Dairy Holding Co., Inc. (“AIDH”), a Nevada corporation, became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Micro-Tech, when it merged with Micro-Tech’s wholly-owned subsidiary, which was organized for that purpose (the “Reverse Merger”). Immediately following the Reverse Merger, Micro-Tech succeeded to the business of AIDH as its sole line of business, and changed its name to Amnutria Dairy Inc.  On January 25, 2008, we changed our name from Amnutria Dairy Inc. to Emerald Dairy Inc.

AIDH was organized pursuant to the laws of the State of Nevada on April 18, 2005, for the purpose of acquiring the stock of Heilongjiang Xing An Ling Dairy, Co. Limited (“XAL”), a company formed on September 8, 2003 pursuant to the laws of the PRC.  On May 30, 2005, AIDH acquired XAL. This transaction was treated as a recapitalization of XAL for financial reporting purposes. The effect of this recapitalization was rolled back to the inception of XAL for financial reporting purposes.

Prior to September 23, 2006, XAL owned approximately 57.7% of Heilongjiang Beian Nongken Changxing Lvbao Dairy Limited Liability Company, a PRC company (“LvBao”), with the remaining balance being held by AIDH’s sole shareholder. On September 23, 2006, the remaining 42.3% ownership in LvBao was transferred to XAL and was treated as an additional capital contribution. The effect of this contribution by the sole shareholder was rolled back to September 8, 2003 for financial reporting purposes.

On May 22, 2008, AIDH formed a new wholly-owned subsidiary, Hailun Xinganling Dairy Co., Ltd. (“HXD”), under the laws of the PRC.

All of our business is conducted through our wholly-owned Chinese subsidiaries, as follows:

 
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XAL handles our promotion, sales and administrative functions;
 
 
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LvBao handles production of our products at our production facility located in Beian City, Heilongjiang Province, PRC; and
 
 
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HXD handles production of our products at our production facility located in Hailun City, Heilongjiang Province, PRC.
 
 
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Our U.S. offices are located at 11990 Market Street, Suite 205, Reston, Virginia 20190, telephone number (703) 867-9247.  Our corporate headquarters are located at 10 Huashan-lu, Xiangfang-qu, 9th Floor, Wanda Building, Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province, PRC 150001.
 
Below is a chart depicting our corporate organization:
 

Industry

The Chinese government has recognized that the dairy industry is not only crucial to reform the structure of agriculture in the country and increase the income of farmers, but also that it is important to improve the diet, health, and overall welfare of the Chinese people.  In recent years, milk and dairy products have gradually become an accepted daily necessity in the life of Chinese people.  As a result, the dairy market is one of the fastest growing markets in the PRC, growing at a rate of 14% per year over the past six years according to the National Bureau of Statistics of China.
 
 
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Products

We are a producer of milk powder, soybean powder and rice powder in the PRC.  Through our network of over 1,200 salespeople, our products are distributed throughout 20 provinces in Mainland China, and sold in over 6,500 retail outlets.

Our 30 products are marketed under two brands:

 
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“Xing An Ling,” which is designed for high-end customers; and
 
 
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“Yi Bai,” which is designed for middle and low-end customers.
 
We also produce milk powder products on a contract basis for third parties, which then resell such products under their own brand names (hereinafter referred to as “subcontracting”).

Our total sales were approximately $55.3 million, $44.7 million and $44.3 million in the fiscal years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  Milk powder sales, including subcontracting, accounted for 94.4%, 94.4% and 95.5% of our total sales in the fiscal years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  Soybean powder sales accounted for 2.6%, 2.6% and 2.0% of total sales in the fiscal years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  Rice powder sales accounted for 3.0%, 3.0% and 2.5% of total sales in the fiscal years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  No single customer accounted for more than 5% of our total sales in the fiscal years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008.

Milk Powder Products

We target one of the most attractive segments in the dairy market - milk powder.  We have milk powder products specifically geared towards different age groups and demographics, as follows:

 
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Formula milk powder for infants aged 0-6 months old - Specifically designed to provide babies with necessary nutrients such as calcium, selenium, bioactive substance, and more than 20 vitamins and minerals essential for an infant’s growth.
 
 
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Formula milk powder for babies 6-12 months old - Specifically designed to help with the development of the brain, intestines, and body’s immunity.
 
 
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Formula milk powder for young children from 1-3 years old - Provides children with comprehensive nutritional support at the critical period of their brains’ development, and, with nucleotide contents close to breast milk’s level, to help boost children’s immunity.
 
 
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Formula for 3-7 years old pre-schoolers - Geared toward children in the growth acceleration period, when breast milk or infant food is gradually substituted with adult foods.
 
 
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Multi-dimensional formula for pregnant women and breast-feeding mothers - Designed for pregnant women who need to supplement themselves with maternal and infant nutrition needed to ensure the health of both mother and infant.
 
 
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High calcium milk powder for those 7-22 years old - Designed for the years one spends as a student, it meets the daily nourishment supply standard set by the Chinese Nourishment Academic Association.
 
 
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Zinc, Ferrum and Calcium milk powder for the whole family - Produced in accordance with scientific processes and test standards to supply the body with much needed calcium, ferrum and zinc.
 
 
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High calcium and sugar-free milk powder for the middle-aged and old-aged - Based on the daily dietary nutrient supply standards of the middle-aged and the physiological characteristics of the elderly, as recommended by the Chinese Nutrition Institute.
 
 
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Low fat and high calcium milk powder for women - This product was developed in accordance with a woman’s physiological characteristics and nutritional needs, to keep woman body fit and healthy.
 
In February 2008, we obtained organic label certification from Guangdong Zhongjian Certification Co., Ltd. We recently began commercializing an organic product line.
 
Soy Powder Products
 
We began selling soybean powder products in fiscal 2006 as a substitute for milk powder, for consumers who do not like milk powder, or are allergic to milk powder.  We began as a reseller of soybean powder products in fiscal 2006, but began producing soybean powder in-house in fiscal 2007.

Rice Powder Products

We began selling rice powder products in fiscal 2006 as a substitute for milk powder.  Prior to October 2007, we used a third party to produce rice powder products, which were then resold by us under the “Xing An Ling” brand name.  Commencing in October 2007, we began producing rice powder in-house.

Production, Supply and Distribution

Production

We believe that a lack of adequate production capacity had been a significant impediment to our ability to increase our revenue in recent years.  Production capacity at our facility in Beian City reached approximately 7,000 tons in 2007, with annual revenue of approximately $29.6 million and net income of approximately $3.6 million. In 2008, by adding a third shift to the existing two shifts working schedule at our facility in Beian City, our production capacity reached approximately 9,000 tons, with revenue of approximately $44.3 million and net income of approximately $2.3 million.  In 2009, while our new production facility was being constructed in Hailun City, our annual production capacity continued at approximately 9,000 tons, with revenue of approximately $44.7 million and net income of approximately $4.2 million.

In November 2010, we commenced production at our new production facility in Hailun City.  This new facility currently has one production line, which has the capacity to produce over 9,000 tons of milk powder annually, giving us a total annual production capacity of over 18,000 tons.  In 2010, we had revenue of approximately $55.3 million and net income of approximately $3.2 million.  A second production line can be added at this new facility, which, when completed, would enable us to produce in excess of an additional 9,000 tons of milk powder per year. Although there can be no assurance that we will add a second production line to our new facility, we currently intend to do so. If we were to add a second production line at this new facility it would enable us to produce over 9,000 additional tons of milk powder per year, giving us a total annual production capacity of over 27,000 tons of milk powder.
 
 
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Local farmers we purchase milk from deposit fresh milk at the third-party milking stations we utilize. The fresh milk is stored in refrigerated tanks, and then trucked by the supplier’s trucking service to one of our production facilities. When the refrigerated fresh milk arrives at our production facility a sample is taken to be sure it meets our product standards.  If the sample passes inspection it goes to production, where the necessary ingredients are added to the fresh milk to make formula.  If the sample fails inspection, it is rejected.  The formula passes through a high pressure gauge, which sprays the formula out in a fine spray.  A high temperature fan instantly dries the formula turning it into milk powder.  The milk powder is first placed in large containers, and then packaged into customer friendly bags or tins. After it has been packaged, the finished product gets trucked to retail outlets for sale.  Since we are located close to the milking stations, the entire production process can be completed in approximately 30-35 hours.  The time it takes to go from processing the milk to retail sale of the finished product is only an average of 45 days.  Therefore, we are able to keep our warehousing costs low.

We strictly supervise resources allotment, purchasing inspection, raw materials check, sales, and customer service, and believe we have established an effective quality control process.  Five approved dairy experts supervise the whole production process to ensure that the products comply with national standards. These experts are selected by us based on their education and experience in the industry.  We have established an advanced bacteria-free laboratory to asses our products throughout the production process.  We established a professional sanitation, quality control and quality management group to make the production comply with national food and sanitation regulations.  We also established sanitation, quality, operation, management systems to improve the production and enforce our workers’ awareness of sanitation and quality.  Each of our workers needs to go through a physical check-up periodically and obtain a clean “health certificate.”

In 2004, we adopted a method to that enables us to assess our inventory each month, allowing us to control our inventories in real time.  As a result, we believe our inventories and the efficiency of our supply chain are at the appropriate levels for our business.

We established a cost-control center, and formed cost-control systems on working procedure and on each cost-control point.  With an established original date for each batch of our product on record, we request that each department control production expenses and time, and take responsibility.  Through cost calculation, we make quantity difference analysis and price difference analysis, and compare and analyze each month’s cost budgets with the prior month’s, so we can gradually cut costs.

Our packaging facility is designed based on the GMP 600,000 level standard of the pharmacy industry.  “GMP” refers to the Good Manufacturing Practice Regulations promulgated by the United States Food and Drug Administration under the authority of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.  GMP regulations address issues including recordkeeping, personnel qualifications, sanitation, cleanliness, equipment verification, process validation, and complaint handling.  Management believes our laboratory, which is 300 square meters in size, is constructed in accordance with GMP standards.

In addition, the facility complies with all HACCP standards.  “HACCP,” or Hazard Analysis and Critical Central Point (HACCP) (ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System), is a process control system designed to identify and prevent microbial and other hazards in food production and entire food chain.  HACCP includes steps designed to prevent problems before they occur and to correct deviations through a systematic way as soon as they are detected.  As a result, we believe we have achieved an ideal environment for productions and packaging.  Our automated intelligent program-controlled packaging line, which consists of some of the most advanced packaging equipment in the Chinese dairy industry, is capable of tinned milk powder packaging.  It effectively reduces the touch of workers and avoids second-time contamination.

In February 2008, we obtained organic label certification from Guangdong Zhongjian Certification Co., Ltd.  In June 2009, we started to develop an organic baby formula line for the high-end market. To meet the standards for an organic product, we were required to maintain a herd of 527 organic-fed cows that were closely monitored by certification authorities to ensure they met the rigid organic farming standards. After 16 months of monitoring and subsequent product testing, our organic farming operation and production line were approved by China's Guangdong Zhongjiang Certification Co.  We now use the “China Organic Product” seal on our organic formula packaging and in associated marketing materials.
 
 
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Supply

Our supply of raw milk for both of our production facilities comes from farms along the Beian Long River in Heilongjiang Province, located in the southwest of Xiaoing’anling, 47 degrees north latitude.  The land sits on one of the only three black plates in the world, giving it the unique soil, vegetation, climate and ecological environment best for the growth of cows.  As a result, it is recognized as one of the premium cow raising belts internationally.  Beian’s grassland area amounts to 285 acres, raising more than 41,000 cows, with the milk production of 72,000 tons annually.  By using such high-quality fresh milk as a raw material, we are able to maintain our product as a natural, clean and green food.

We currently have signed contracts with over 3,700 local farmers, giving us access to the milk of approximately 41,000 cows. We expect that, as our output increases at our new production facility in Hailun City, we will need to increase the number of local farmers we contract with.  Pursuant to the standard raw milk purchase agreements we enter into with local farmers:

 
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The term of raw milk purchase agreements is one year.
 
 
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Farmers have the option to discontinue the agreements any time during the one-year term by giving one-week notice.
 
 
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We are obligated to purchase from farmers the whole raw milk meeting certain quality standards.
 
 
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The purchase price of raw milk is approximately $0.17 per lb., which fluctuates depending on the market price of raw milk.
 
 
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If there is a change in price, we must notify farmers within one week, or risk losing them as suppliers.
 
The terms set forth above are the standard terms within the Chinese dairy industry, which is regulated by the Office of Milk Source (a department of city government).  The price of raw milk is market driven and is most-closely linked to the Heilongjiang Province regional market.  The price of raw milk is also closely monitored by the Office of Milk Source.  We settle our accounts with the farmers once a month.

The entire milking process is done automatically, without any human contact.  The farmers raise their own cattle, however, we share certain know how and technical support with the farmers to help them increase the quality and capacity of their milk.  This model not only enhances the milk farmers’ enthusiasm and breeding capability, and stimulates local economic development, but it also assures the milk volume, quality and the stability of the supply.  In addition, by working closely with the local farmers in this way, we are better able to track each cow’s health and milking capacity.

Since no other large-scaled dairy enterprise is located nearby, our milk source is relatively plentiful and readily available.

We have approximately 100 cows of our own, to meet a small amount of the total supply.  However, these cows are mainly used to provide scientific and quality service for dairy farmers including disease control and treatment or other experiments. We provide certain services to the local farmers including help with improving farming methods, information and assistance with increasing milk yield, appointing experts to lectures, sharing of scientific knowledge, and strengthening disease surveillance and control.
 
 
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We currently utilize 66 milking stations, all of which are owned and operated by third parties.  We pay market price for using the milking stations.  For administrative purposes, we group these milking stations into several service districts. We expect that as our output increases at our new production facility in Hailun City we will need to increase the number of milking stations we utilize.

The major raw materials we use to produce our products include fresh milk, whey, degrease powder, vegetable protein, and vegetable oil esters.  After years of development, we have formed steady, complementary and cooperative relationships with our suppliers.  As our sales increase, more capital will be obtained to strengthen our negotiation leverage, allowing us to acquire less expensive and quality raw materials more easily.  The procurement of raw materials is mainly done through bidding and other forms of network transactions.

Our product packages, packaging boxes, packing cans, and other packaging materials are also supplied by parties with which we have long-term relationships.

We have found it relatively easy to purchase all major raw materials we need from these suppliers, and have been able to sell all the products we have produced.  We believe the suppliers of our raw materials and packaging materials will be able to keep up with our growth for the foreseeable future.

In 2010 and 2009, Yu Ya Wei Ye Trading Company, which supplies us with whey used in production of our products, supplied us with approximately 10.1% and 11.0% of our raw materials, respectively.  In 2008, no single supplier accounted for more than 10% of our raw materials.

Distribution

We have a sales network consisting of over 1,200 people, across 20 provinces in the PRC.  Orders are initiated by sales people depending on their customers’ needs, and are approved by their province (regional) manager.  Regional managers combine orders from various sales teams and send orders to headquarters.  After confirmation of the orders from the regional managers, headquarters gives instructions to third party trucking companies to distribute products, according to the combined orders, to regional hub offices.  We distribute our products from our headquarters to distributors in large combined orders based on region, as compiled by the regional manager.

We use three independent trucking contractors to distribute our products to the 20 provinces in the PRC in which we sell our products. We selected these trucking companies based on cost and efficiency.  There are many trucking companies available so that, if necessary, any of the independent trucking contractors we currently use could easily be replaced.

Railway transportation is also a major means for the distribution of our products. It is usually used when the products need to travel a long distance, because of the relatively low cost.  However, its speed is slower than that of the trucks, since the products first need to get to Beian Station, before being distributed to their ultimate destination.

Market Opportunity

There are a total of 30 provinces in mainland China.  Our products are generally sold in 20 of the provinces, through our 1,200-plus person sales network.  Our sales are spread out, with no single province accounting for more than 10% of our total sales.  The 20 provinces in which we sell our products are the major provinces along the Pacific Ocean and in central China.  The 10 provinces in which our products are not sold, are those where the competition is too intense, or the potential customers are either too poor or too disbursed to make it economically feasible.
 
 
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The PRC’s population of 1.3 billion offers a huge market for the developing dairy industry in the PRC. The dairy industry is increasing much faster than the growth of the PRC’s gross domestic product (GDP).  According to the statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), total Chinese milk production is the seventh largest in the world.  The dairy market is one of the fastest growing markets in the PRC, growing at a rate of 14% per year over the past six years, according to the National Bureau of Statistics of China.  It is widely predicted that the dairy industry in the PRC will continue at a growth rate of 15% per year.  The “11th Five Years Plan” urged that the average annual dairy consumption should reach 10 kg per person and should reach 16 kg in 2015.

The average consumption of dairy per person in the PRC is much lower than the world average.  As a result, we believe the Chinese dairy market has considerable potential for growth, especially if the Chinese economy continues to experience significant growth.

According to the “China Food and Nutrition Development outline (2001-2010)” approved by the Chinese State Council, the dairy industry is one of the three food industries that should be developed first.  The outline suggests that by 2010, average consumption of dairy per person should reach 16 kg, in which the average consumption of dairy per person for rural habitants and those who live in cities and towns are 32kg and 7kg, respectively.  Experts predict that the annual dairy output in the PRC will be 20 million tons and 70 million tons in 2015 and 2030, respectively. Based upon these predictions, we believe that over the next few years, the Chinese dairy industry should continue to grow at a rapid pace and the consumption of dairy will continue to increase as a result of the anticipated rise in living standards and change in consumption behavior by the average Chinese consumer.

According to the National Bureau of Statistics of the PRC, about 15 million infants are born in the PRC each year. Each 0-6 month old baby will need 27.2 kg. milk powder, for an annual total demand of 90,000 tons. Each 6-12 month old baby will need 31 kg. milk powder, for an annual total demand of 110,000 tons.  But the current supply is just 80,000-100,000 tons, leaving much room for growth.  According to the Dairy Association of China, the infant formula market in the PRC, which is the market we target, has grown even faster in recent years, at a rate of 20%-30% per year, and has surpassed Japan, becoming the second largest infant formula dairy market in the world, behind the U.S.

In mid-2008, a number of milk powder products produced within the PRC were found to contain unsafe levels of tripolycyanamide, also known as melamine, sickening thousands of infants.  This prompted the Chinese government to conduct a nationwide investigation into how the milk powder was contaminated, and caused a worldwide recall of certain milk powder products produced within the PRC.  On September 16, 2008, the PRC’s Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (“AQSIQ”) revealed that it had tested samples from 175 dairy manufacturers, and published a list of 22 companies whose products contained melamine.  We passed the emergency inspection and were not included on AQSIQ’s list.  We believe the contraction in the Chinese milk powder industry caused by this crisis has lead to increased demand for our products.  However, until we recently completed construction and equipping of a first production line at our new production facility in Hailun City, we were not able to increase our supply to meet this demand.

Company Strategy

As part of our plan to pursue the market opportunities discussed above, we intend to enact the following strategies:
 
 
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Production Strategy

Through a combination of internal growth in production capacity and strategic acquisitions we believe we will be capable of producing over 27,000 tons of milk powder annually by the end of fiscal 2012.  Our growth strategy for the next three years will be primarily focused on internal growth by expanding production capacity and strengthening sales efforts.

As a step toward implementing this strategy, in November 2010, we commenced production at our new production facility in Hailun City, Heilongjiang Province, PRC. Currently, this new facility has one production line, with the capacity to produce over 9,000 tons of milk powder annually. This first phase of this project has cost us an aggregate of approximately $22.0 million, including land use rights, construction expenses and equipment costs. A second production line can be added at this new facility, which, when completed, would enable us to produce in excess of an additional 9,000 tons of milk powder per year. Although there can be no assurance that we will add a second production line to our new facility, we currently intend to do so.  If we were to add a second production line at this new facility it would enable us to produce over 9,000 additional tons of milk powder per year, giving us a total annual production capacity of over 27,000 tons of milk powder. We expect the cost to add a second production line at our Hailun City production facility to be approximately $15.0 million. We plan to fund the second production line with a combination of retained earnings and, to the extent necessary, funds raised from the capital market through private or public equity offerings, private or public debt offerings and/or equipment lease transactions. There can be no assurance that that any additional financing will become available to us, and if available, on terms acceptable to us.

In addition, management will consider making strategic acquisitions if opportunities become available.  We have no current agreements or plans for proposed acquisitions, and there can be no assurance we will consummate any acquisitions in the future.

Prior to October 2007, we used a third party to produce rice powder products which were then resold under the “Xing An Ling” brand name.  Commencing in October 2007, we began producing rice powder in-house.  Rice powder products accounted for approximately 3.0% of our total revenue in each of 2010 and 2009.  We expect that rice powder products will continue to comprise approximately 3.0% of our total sales.

Similarly, we began reselling soy powder products in fiscal 2006, and producing soy powder in-house in fiscal 2007.  Soy powder products accounted for approximately 2.6% of our total revenue in each of 2010 and 2009.  We expect that soy milk powder products will continue to comprise approximately 2.6% of our total sales.

In February 2008, we obtained organic label certification from Guangdong Zhongjian Certification Co., Ltd.  In June 2009, we started to develop an organic baby formula line for the high-end market. To meet the standards for an organic product, we were required to maintain a herd of 527 organic-fed cows that were closely monitored by certification authorities to ensure they met the rigid organic farming standards.  After 16 months of monitoring and subsequent product testing, our organic farming operation and production line were approved by China's Guangdong Zhongjiang Certification Co.  We recently began commercializing an organic product line.  We use the “China Organic Product” seal on our organic formula packaging and in associated marketing materials.  We believe that, similar to the growth of the organic milk market in the U.S., organic milk products will be popular in the PRC.  Over time, we believe our organic product line will help increase our revenues.

Market Strategy

Brand

In the Chinese milk powder market, positive brand image helps establish high customer recognition, strong customer loyalty, and good product reputation, which we believe are key elements to increase our sales revenue.  Therefore, we have focused on establishing a positive brand image. Our 30 products are marketed under two brands:
 
 
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“Xing An Ling,” which is designed for high-end customers; and
 
 
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“Yi Bai,” which is designed for middle and low-end customers.
 
Price

In the Chinese dairy market similar products are often sold at widely differing prices.  The gap between prices of similar products could be as much as 10 times.  At present, the consumers who have the highest income often choose high-end dairy brands from foreign companies, such as Nestle, Mead Johnson, and Dumex.  Those customers who earn less tend to choose lower-price brands such as Shengyuan and Nanshan.  Historically, our products were not as popular as some of our competitors’ because they were less expensive than similar competing products and, therefore, perceived to be of a lesser quality.  To address this, our new products are aimed at middle-end and high-end infant milk powder market.

Sales Channel

We have over 1,200 people in our sales network across 20 provinces covering more than 6,500 retail outlets (i.e., supermarkets) in the PRC.  Over the past three years, no single customer accounted for 5% or more of our total sales.

There are no limitations on the geographic areas in China in which we can sell our products.  There are a total of 30 provinces in the PRC.  The 20 provinces in which we sell our products are the major provinces along the Pacific Ocean and in central China.  The 10 provinces in which our products are not sold, are those where either, we would not be able to compete due to intense competition, or the potential customers are either too poor or too disbursed to make it economically feasible.

Rather than using a wholesaler, our sales people deal directly with the retail outlets.  This business model has higher sales expenses compared to traditional business model, where a wholesaler is used.  The reason for this is that each of our sales people can cover only so many retail outlets and, therefore, we have to employ more sales people to achieve the same sales volume. On the other hand, by selling directly to retail, we can sell products at a higher margin than if we sold our products to a wholesaler.  We believe that the increased margins resulting from our direct to retail market strategy more than offsets the additional sales expense we incur by not using wholesalers.  In addition, our sales people know the customers, so they obtain better information on sales, demand, and other important factors.  We will continue to use our current business model of selling directly to the retail outlets, without use of a wholesaler, for the foreseeable future.

Promotion

We plan to:

 
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Advertise our products on the leading TV stations in important markets, publicize product information and ideas by advertising in national or local newspapers and magazines, and use our website and webpage advertisement to attract internet users to introduce our products and business;
 
 
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Promote our products by attending and holding exhibitions and seminars, presenting promotional items and hand out leaflets;
 
 
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Teach our “shopping guides,” who are generally women that give out free samples of products in supermarkets and provide information on products, about our products and how to promote our products by face to face communication and illustration to end users; and
 
 
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Invite famous pediatricians to hold seminars on knowledge of nutrients and baby tending for pregnant women, so as to promote our brand and attract customers.
 
Currently, we spend approximately 8%-12% of total revenues on advertising and promotional efforts throughout the year.  We spent approximately $6.1 million, $4.5 million and $5.4 million on advertising and promotion in fiscal 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  We currently expect to spend an aggregate of approximately $8.0 million on advertising and promotion in fiscal 2011.  The funds for advertising and promotion generally come out of our earnings.

Our English-language website is located at www.emeralddairy.com.  The English-language website went live in May 2008.  The website includes a link to our Chinese-language website.  The information on our websites does not constitute part of this report.

Human Resources Strategy

We believe employing talented people is the best competitive advantage we can have, so we strive to hire the most qualified employees at every level.  Besides seeking to attract quality employees from outside of our company, we will also continue to develop and train our own sales team.

Competition

Currently, five state-owned dairy groups control more than half of the dairy market in the PRC.  They are Mengniu (in Inner Mongolia), Yili Industrial Group (in Inner Mongolia), Bright Dairy & Food (in Shanghai), Sanyuan (in Beijing) and Wandashan (in Heilongjiang).  Over half of the top 20 dairy manufacturers have entered China.  Most of the dairy producers provide infant milk powder.  However, the high-end infant milk powder is less than one-third of the total output.  In the past, the dairy producers mainly gave discounts as the major competition tactic.  Now, however, the producers are beginning to focus on the raw milk source, brand, and sales network.

Our competitors are divided into three major categories:

 
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Domestic large-scale producers;
 
 
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Foreign producers; and
 
 
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Domestic middle & small-scale producers.
 
Most of the larger players in the Chinese dairy industry have been concentrating in the first-tier cities such as Beijing and Shanghai with high end milk powder products.  We focus on penetrating less-competitive second and third tier cities.  We have a 1,200-plus person sales network across 20 provinces in China, covering more than 6,500 retail outlets.  Our closest competitors are American Dairy, Inc. and Wondersun Dairy in terms of products, price range and geographic coverage.

We believe that we have a competitive advantage over our competitors because:
 
 
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Our production facilities are located close to the milking stations from which we obtain fresh milk and, therefore, the entire production process can be completed in approximately 30-35 hours.  The production facilities of other multi-regional dairy enterprises are located up to two days’ drive away from the milking stations they use.  Therefore, it may take them up to four days to process their milk products.
 
 
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Our business model of selling directly to the retail outlets, as opposed to selling to a wholesaler, allows us to sell our products at a higher margin at retail.  Our sales people know the customers, so they obtain better information on sales trends and customer demands and requirements than our competitors who sell their product to wholesalers.
 
 
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We recently began commercializing an organic baby formula line for the high-end market.  Over the long term, we believe that, similar to the growth of the organic milk market in the U.S., organic milk products will be popular in the PRC.
 
On the other hand, we are at a competitive disadvantage because many of our current and potential competitors have longer operating histories and greater name recognition, and possess substantially greater financial, marketing and other competitive resources than we do.

Intellectual Property

We have obtained trademark registrations for the use of our tradenames “Xing An Ling” and “Yi Bai”, which have been registered with the Trademark Bureau of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce with respect to our milk powder products.  We believe our trademarks are important to the establishment of consumer recognition of our products.  However, due to uncertainties in Chinese trademark law, the protection afforded by our trademarks is uncertain and they may not provide adequate protection.  Moreover even if it is sufficient, in the event our trademarks or trade names are challenged or infringed, we may not have the financial resources to defend it against any challenge or infringement and such defense could in any event be unsuccessful.  Moreover, any events or conditions that negatively impact our trademarks could have a material adverse effect on our business, operations and finances.

Regulatory Matters

We are regulated under national, provincial and local laws in China.  The following information summarizes certain aspects of those regulations applicable to us and is qualified in its entirety by reference to all particular statutory or regulatory provisions.

Regulations at the national, province and local levels are subject to change.  To date, compliance with governmental regulations has not had a material impact on our level of capital expenditures, earnings or competitive position, but, because of the evolving nature of such regulations, we are unable to predict the impact such regulation may have in the future.

As a manufacturer and distributor of food products, we are subject to regulations of the PRC’s Agricultural Ministry.  This regulatory scheme governs the manufacture (including composition and ingredients), labeling, packaging and safety of food.  It also regulates manufacturing practices, including quality assurance programs, for foods through its current good manufacturing practices regulations, and specifies the quality standards for certain foods, including the products we sell, and prescribes the format and content of many of the products we sell, prescribes the format and content of certain nutritional information required to appear on food products labels and approves and regulates claims of health benefits of food products.
 
 
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In addition, the PRC’s Agricultural Ministry authorizes regulatory activity necessary to prevent the introduction, transmission or spread of communicable diseases.  These regulations require, for example, pasteurization of milk and milk products.  We and our products are also subject to provincial and local regulations through such measures as the licensing of dairy manufacturing facilities, enforcement of standards for our products, inspection of our facilities and regulation of our trade practices in connection with our sale of dairy products.

To date, we have received the following licenses to produce our products, which are significant for the reasons set forth below:

License
 
Issuer
 
Effective Period
 
Significance
Infant & Baby Formula Milk Powder Production Permit
 
State General Administration of Quality Supervision and Inspection and Quarantine of the People’s Republic of China
 
 
Beian Facility
April 2005 -
May 2010 (1)
 
Hailun Facility
March 2011 -
March 2014
 
Only current license holders are permitted to produce formula milk powder in the PRC.
 
             
Organic Production Certification
 
Guangdong Zhongjian Certification Co., Ltd.
 
October 2010 – October 2011
 
This certification allows us to produce and sell organic milk powder products.
 
             
ISO 22000 / HACCP Certification
 
Beijing New Century Certification Co. Ltd.
 
Beian Facility
September 2007 - September 2010 (1)
 
Hailun Facility
New issuance in process (2)
 
The ISO 22000 international standard specifies the requirements for a food safety management system. ISO 22000 integrates the principles of the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) system and application steps developed by the Codex Alimentarius Commission. Hazard analysis is the key to an effective food safety management system.
 
             
ISO 9001 Certification
 
Beijing New Century Certification Co. Ltd.
 
Beian Facility
September 2007 - September 2010 (1)
 
Hailun Facility
New issuance in process (2)
 
ISO 9000 is a family of standards for quality management systems. ISO 9000 is maintained by ISO, the International Organization for Standardization and is administered by accreditation and certification bodies. ISO 9001 (which is one of the standards in the ISO 9000 family) includes a set of procedures that cover the establishment and monitoring all key processes in a business.  Only a company or organization that has been independently audited and certified to be in conformance with ISO 9001 may publicly state that it is “ISO 9001 certified.”
             
Certificate of Conformity of Quality System Certification
 
Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of China
 
Beian Facility
September 2005 - September 2010 (1)
 
Hailun Facility
New issuance in process (2)
 
This certification is only given to companies that meet an international standard of quality control and production. Consumers in the PRC give a more positive reception to products that meet international standards.
 
 
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(1)
We have applied for renewal of these permits and certifications.  We have no reason to believe these permits and certifications will not be renewed.
 
 
(2)
We have applied for these certifications for our new production facility.  We have no reason to believe these certifications will not be issued.
 
Employees
 
As of the date hereof, we have 1,449 employees. Of these, 1,191 are in sales, 214 are in manufacturing and 43 are in management and administration.  None of our employees are subject to a collective bargaining agreement.  We consider our relationship with our employees to be good.

Available Information

We file various reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K, which are available though the SEC's electronic data gathering, analysis and retrieval system (“EDGAR”) by accessing the SEC's home page (http://www.sec.gov).  The documents are also available to be read or copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room located at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, D.C., 20549.  Information on the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330.

We also make available free of charge through our website (www.emeralddairy.com) our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and, if applicable, amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such material with, or furnish it to, the SEC.

 
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Item 1A.  Risk Factors.

Risk Factors

We are subject to certain risks and uncertainties as described below.  These risks and uncertainties may not be the only ones we face.  There may be additional risks that we do not presently know of, or that we currently consider immaterial.  All of these risks could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.  Our business and operations may be adversely affected if any of such risks are realized.  All investors should consider the following risk factors before deciding to purchase or sell our securities.

Risks Related to Our Business
 
Unstable market conditions may have serious adverse consequences on our business.
 
In 2008 and 2009, general worldwide economic conditions declined resulting in a more volatile and costly business climate.  Although all of our business operations are currently conducted in the PRC, our general business strategy, as well as our results of operations and financial condition, may be adversely affected by unpredictable and unstable market conditions.  If the current equity and credit markets deteriorate, or do not improve from current levels, it may make it difficult, if not impossible, for us to obtain debt or equity financing on acceptable terms at a time when we wish to do so.  While we believe we have adequate capital resources to meet current working capital requirements for the next twelve months, a radical economic downturn or increase in our expenses could require additional financing on less than attractive rates or on terms that are excessively dilutive to existing stockholders.  In addition, we will need to raise funds to equip the second production line at our new facility in Hailun City.  Therefore, failure to secure any necessary financing in a timely manner and on favorable terms could have a material adverse effect on our growth strategy, financial performance and stock price and could require us to delay or abandon our expansion plans.  These factors may have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flows and could cause the price of our common stock to decline significantly.
 
Our products may not achieve or maintain market acceptance.
 
We market our products in the PRC.  Dairy product consumption in the PRC has historically been lower than in many other countries in the world.  Growing interest in milk products in the PRC is a relatively recent phenomenon which makes the market for our products less predictable.  Consumers may lose interest in our products.  As a result, achieving and maintaining market acceptance for our products will require substantial marketing efforts and the expenditure of significant funds to encourage dairy consumption in general, and the purchase of our products in particular.  There is substantial risk that the market may not accept or be receptive to our products.  Market acceptance of our current and future products will depend, in large part, upon our ability to inform potential customers that the distinctive characteristics of our products make them superior to competitive products and justify their pricing.  Our current and future products may not be accepted by consumers or able to compete effectively against other premium or non-premium dairy products.  Lack of market acceptance would limit our revenues and profitability.
 
In addition, we market our products, in part, as a healthy and good source of nutrition, however, periodically, medical and other studies are released and announcements by medical and other groups are made which raise concerns over the healthfulness of cow’s milk in the human diet.  An unfavorable study or medical finding could erode the popularity of milk in the Chinese diet and negatively affect the marketing of our product causing sales and revenues to decline.
 
 
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Contamination of milk powder products produced in the PRC could result in negative publicity and have a material adverse effect on our business.
 
In mid-2008, a number of milk powder products produced within the PRC were found to contain unsafe levels of tripolycyanamide, also known as melamine, sickening thousands of infants.  This prompted the Chinese government to conduct a nationwide investigation into how the milk powder was contaminated, and caused a worldwide recall of certain milk powder products produced within the PRC. On September 16, 2008, the PRC’s AQSIQ revealed that it had tested samples from 175 dairy manufacturers, and published a list of 22 companies whose products contained melamine.  We passed the emergency inspection and were not included on AQSIQ’s list.  Although we believe that the inevitable contraction in the Chinese milk powder industry caused by this crisis may lead to increased demand for our products, we can not be certain that the illnesses caused by contamination in the milk powder industry, whether or not related to our products, will not lead to a sustained decrease in demand for milk powder products produced within the PRC, thereby having a material adverse effect on our business.
 
As we increase the scale of our operations, we may be unable to maintain the level of quality we currently attain by producing our products in small batches.  If quality of our product declines, our sales may decline.
 
Our products are manufactured in small batches.  If we are able to increase our sales, we will be required to increase our production.  Increased production levels may force us to modify our current manufacturing methods in order to meet demand.  We may be unable to maintain the quality of our dairy products at increased levels of production.  If quality declines, consumers may not wish to purchase our products and a decline in the quality of our products could damage our reputation, business, operations and finances.
 
We depend on supplies of raw milk and other raw materials, a shortage of which could result in reduced production and sales revenues and/or increased production costs.
 
Raw milk is the primary raw material we use to produce our products.  As we pursue our growth strategy, we expect raw milk demands to continue to grow.  Because we own only a small number of dairy cows, we depend on dairy farms and dairy farmers for our supply of fresh milk.  We expect that we will need to continue to increase the number of dairy farmers from which we source raw milk.  If we are not able to renew our contracts with suppliers or find new suppliers to provide raw milk we will not be able to meet our production goals and our sales revenues will fall.  If we are forced to expand our sources for raw milk, it may be more and more difficult for us to maintain our quality control over the handling of the product in our supply and manufacturing chain.  A decrease in the quality of our raw materials would cause a decrease in the quality of our products and could damage our reputation and cause sales to decrease.
 
Raw milk production is, in turn, influenced by a number of factors that are beyond our control including, but not limited to, the following:
 
 
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seasonal factors: dairy cows generally produce more milk in temperate weather than in cold or hot weather and extended unseasonably cold or hot weather could lead to lower than expected production;
 
 
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environmental factors: the volume and quality of milk produced by dairy cows is closely linked to the quality of the nourishment provided by the environment around them, and, therefore, if environmental factors cause the quality of nourishment to decline, milk production could decline and we may have difficulty finding sufficient raw milk; and
 
 
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governmental agricultural and environmental policy: declines in government grants, subsidies, provision of land, technical assistance and other changes in agricultural and environmental policies may have a negative effect on the viability of individual dairy farms, and the numbers of dairy cows and quantities of milk they are able to produce.
 
 
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We also source large volumes of soy beans, rice, and other raw materials from suppliers. Interruption of or a shortage in the supply of raw milk or any of our other raw materials could result in our being unable to operate our production facilities at full capacity or, if the shortage is severe, at any production level at all, thereby leading to reduced production output and sales and reduced revenues.  In 2010 and 2009, Yu Ya Wei Ye Trading Company, which supplies us with whey used in production of our products, supplied us with approximately 10.1% and 11.0% of our raw materials, respectively.  In 2008, no single supplier accounted for more than 10% of our raw materials.
 
Even if we are able to source sufficient quantities of raw milk or our other raw materials to meet our needs, downturns in the supply of such raw materials caused by one or more of these factors could lead to increased raw material costs which we may not be able to pass on to the consumers of our products, causing our profit margins to decrease.
 
Volatility of raw milk costs makes our operating results difficult to predict, and a steep cost increase could cause our profits to diminish significantly.
 
The policy of the PRC since the mid-1990s has focused on moving the Chinese dairy industry in a more market-oriented direction. These reforms have resulted in the potential for greater price volatility relative to past periods, as prices are more responsive to the fundamental supply and demand aspects of the market. These changes in the PRC’s dairy policy could increase the risk of price volatility in the dairy industry, making our net income difficult to predict. Also, if prices are allowed to escalate sharply, our costs will rise and we may not be able to pass them on to consumers of our products, which will lead to a decrease in our profits.
 
The milk business is highly competitive and, therefore, we face substantial competition in connection with the marketing and sale of our products.
 
We face competition from non-premium milk producers distributing milk in our marketing area and other milk producers packaging their milk in glass bottles, and other special packaging, which serve portions of our marketing area. Most of our competitors are well established, have greater financial, marketing, personnel and other resources, have been in business for longer periods of time than we have, and have products that have gained wide customer acceptance in the marketplace. Our largest competitors are state-owned dairies owned by the government of the PRC. Large foreign milk companies have also entered the milk industry in the PRC. The greater financial resources of such competitors will permit them to procure retail store shelf space and to implement extensive marketing and promotional programs, both generally and in direct response to our advertising claims. The milk industry is also characterized by the frequent introduction of new products, accompanied by substantial promotional campaigns. We may be unable to compete successfully or our competitors may develop products which have superior qualities or gain wider market acceptance than ours.
 
We face the potential risk of product liability associated with food products; Lack of general liability insurance exposes us to liability risks in the event of litigation against us.
 
We sell products for human consumption, which involves risks such as product contamination or spoilage, product tampering and other adulteration of our products. We may be subject to liability if the consumption of any of our products causes injury, illness or death. In addition, we may recall products in the event of contamination or damage. A significant product liability judgment or a widespread product recall may negatively impact our profitability for a period of time depending on product availability, competitive reaction and consumer attitudes. Even if a product liability claim is unsuccessful or is not fully pursued, the negative publicity surrounding any assertion that our products caused illness or injury could adversely affect our reputation with existing and potential customers and our corporate and brand image. We would also have to incur defense costs, including attorneys’ fees, even if a claim is unsuccessful. We do not have liability insurance with respect to product liability claims. Any product liabilities claims could have a material adverse effect on its business, operating results and financial condition.
 
 
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The loss of any of our key executives could cause an interruption of our business and an increase in our expenses if we are forced to recruit a replacement. We have no key-man life insurance covering these executives.
 
We are highly dependent on the services of Yang Yong Shan, our Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President.  He has been primarily responsible for the development and marketing of our products and the loss of his services would have a material adverse impact on our operations.  We have not applied for key-man life insurance on his life and have no current plans to do so.
 
We do not have any independent directors serving on our board of directors, which could present the potential for conflicts of interest and prevent our common stock from being listed on a national securities exchange.
 
We currently do not have any independent directors serving on our board of directors and we cannot guarantee that our board of directors will have any independent directors in the future.  In the absence of a majority of independent directors, our executive officers could establish policies and enter into transactions without independent review and approval thereof.  This could present the potential for a conflict of interest between us and our stockholders, generally, and the controlling officers, stockholders or directors.
 
In addition, since none of the directors currently on our board of would qualify as an independent director under the rules of the New York Stock Exchange, NYSE Amex Equities or The Nasdaq Stock Market, we would fail to satisfy at least one of the necessary initial listing requirements for any of these national securities exchanges.  Therefore, until we appoint a majority of independent directors to our board we expect that our common stock will continue to be listed on Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board (“OTCBB”) maintained by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”), which might make our common stock less attractive to potential investors than if it had been listed on a national securities exchange.
 
Our management has identified certain material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting, which if not properly remediated could result in material misstatements in our future interim and annual financial statements and have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations and the price of our common stock.
 
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting.  Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
 
As further described in “Item 9A. Controls and Procedures,” our management has identified certain material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting.  A material weakness, as defined in the standards established by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (“PCAOB”), is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
 
Although we are in the process of implementing initiatives aimed at addressing these material weaknesses, these initiatives may not remediate the identified material weakness.  Failure to achieve and maintain an effective internal control environment could result in us not being able to accurately report our financial results, prevent or detect fraud or provide timely and reliable financial information pursuant to the reporting obligations we have as a public company, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Further, it could cause our investors to lose confidence in the financial information we report, which could adversely affect the price of our common stock.
 
 
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Ensuring that we have adequate internal financial and accounting controls and procedures in place might entail substantial costs, may take a significant period of time, and may distract our officers and employees from the operation of our business, which could adversely affect our operating results and our ability to operate our business.
 
Ensuring that we have adequate internal financial and accounting controls and procedures in place to help ensure that we can produce accurate financial statements on a timely basis is a costly and time-consuming effort that needs to be re-evaluated frequently. We became a public company on October 2007, by virtue of the Reverse Merger.  As a public company, we need to document, review, and test and, if appropriate, improve our internal controls and procedures in connection with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, which requires annual management assessments of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting and, in the future, will also require a report by our independent auditors on our assessment.  Both the Company and its independent auditors will be testing our internal controls in connection with the Section 404 requirements and, as part of that documentation and testing, will identify areas for further attention and improvement.
 
Implementing any appropriate changes to our internal controls might entail substantial costs in order to add personnel and modify our existing accounting systems, take a significant period of time to complete, and distract our officers and employees from the operation of our business.  These changes might not, however, be effective in maintaining the adequacy of our internal controls, and could adversely affect our operating results and our ability to operate our business.
 
We have a significant amount of debt outstanding, including promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of $3,466,411 for which the maturity date has passed, which could materially and adversely affect our business and financial condition.
 
We have incurred substantial indebtedness through loans made to us during the past 36 months by certain investors and lenders.  Our agreements with these investors and lenders, and the promissory notes we issued in connection with such agreements, contain various covenants, including, in certain instances, cross-default provisions.  These loan covenants may negatively affect our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows in many ways, including:
 
 
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increasing the cost, or limiting the availability of, additional financing for working capital, acquisitions or other purposes, including our plans to install a second production line at our new facility in Hailun City;
 
 
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limiting the ways in which we can use our cash flow, much of which may have to be used to satisfy debt; and
 
 
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adversely affecting our ability to respond to changing business or economic conditions.
 
The occurrence of any one of these events could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, prospects and ability to satisfy our obligations under our short and long term indebtedness.
 
Historically, we have not been able to repay certain of our loans as they have come due.  In fact, outstanding promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of $3,466,411 are currently past due.  We are currently negotiating with the lenders for extensions of the maturity dates of the applicable promissory notes, and expect to have the executed modification agreements and extensions shortly.  However, there can be no assurance that we will be able to extend the maturity dates of these notes on terms acceptable to us.  Our failure to cure these events of default, or to obtain waivers from the noteholders, could materially and adversely affect our business.
 
 
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We may have difficulty raising necessary capital to fund our expansion plans, which may require us to curtail such plans. In addition, we may be required to issue equity or equity-linked securities in connection with capital raising activities, which may cause dilution in the value of our common stock.
 
In November 2010, we commenced production at our new production facility in Hailun City, Heilongjiang Province, PRC, which currently has one production line.  Although there can be no assurance that we will add a second production line to our new facility, we currently intend to do so.  We expect the cost to add a second production line at our Hailun City production facility to be approximately $15.0 million. We plan to fund the second production line with a combination of retained earnings and, to the extent necessary, funds raised from the capital markets. There can be no assurance that any additional financing will become available to us, and if available, on terms acceptable to us.  If we are not able to raise necessary capital to fund our expansion plans, we may be forced to curtail such plans, which may adversely affect our business. The inability to secure additional financing would force us to curtail our expansion plans, which may adversely affect our business and financial condition.
 
In addition, we may be required to sell additional equity or equity-linked securities in connection with any capital raising activities.  If additional funds are raised through the issuance of equity or equity-linked securities, there may be a significant dilution in the value of our outstanding common stock.
 
Risks Related to Doing Business in the PRC
 
Changes in the PRC’s political or economic situation could harm us and our operational results.
 
Economic reforms which have been adopted by the Chinese government could change at any time.  Because many reforms are unprecedented or experimental, they are expected to be refined and adjusted. Other political, economic and social factors, such as political changes, changes in the rates of economic growth, unemployment or inflation, or in the disparities in per capita wealth between regions within the PRC, could lead to further readjustment of the reform measures. This refining and readjustment process may negatively affect our operations. This could 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;
 
 
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balance of payments position;
 
 
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international trade restrictions; or
 
 
·
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. 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 were similar to those of the OECD member countries.  It is possible that the Chinese government may abandon its reforms and return to a more nationalized economy. Negative impact upon economic reform policies or nationalization could result in a total investment loss in our common stock.
 
 
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Changes in the interpretations of existing laws and the enactment of new laws may negatively impact our business and results of operation.
 
There are substantial uncertainties regarding the application of Chinese laws, especially with respect to existing and future foreign investments in the PRC. The Chinese legal system is a civil law system based on written statutes. Unlike common law systems, it is a system in which precedents set in earlier legal cases are not generally used. Laws and regulations affecting foreign invested enterprises in the PRC have only recently been enacted and are evolving rapidly, and their interpretation and enforcement involve uncertainties. Changes in existing laws or new interpretations of such laws may have a significant impact on our methods and costs of doing business. For example, new legislative proposals for product pricing, approval criteria and manufacturing requirements may be proposed and adopted. Such new legislation or regulatory requirements may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. In addition, we will be subject to varying degrees of regulation and licensing by governmental agencies in the PRC. Future regulatory, judicial and legislative changes could have a material adverse effect on our Chinese operating subsidiaries.  Regulators or third parties may raise material issues with regard to our Chinese subsidiaries or our compliance or non-compliance with applicable laws or regulations or changes in applicable laws or regulations may have a material adverse effect on our operations. Because of the evolving nature in the law, it will be difficult for us to manage and plan for changes that may arise.
 
It will be difficult for any shareholder of ours to commence a legal action against our executives.  Enforcing judgments won against them or the Company will be difficult.
 
Most of our officers and directors reside outside of the United States. As a result, it will be difficult, if not impossible, to acquire jurisdiction over those persons in a lawsuit against any of them, including with respect to matters arising under U.S. federal securities laws or applicable state securities laws.  Because the majority of our assets are located in the PRC, it would also be extremely difficult to access those assets to satisfy an award entered against us in United States court. Moreover, we have been advised that the PRC does not have treaties with the United States providing for the reciprocal recognition and enforcement of judgments of courts.
 
Recent PRC regulations relating to mergers and acquisitions of domestic enterprises by foreign investors may increase the administrative burden we face and create regulatory uncertainties.
 
On August 8, 2006, six PRC regulatory agencies, namely, the PRC Ministry of Commerce (“MOFCOM”), the State Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (“SASAC”), the State Administration for Taxation, the State Administration for Industry and Commerce, the China Securities Regulatory Commission (“CSRC”), and the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (“SAFE”), jointly adopted the Regulations on Mergers and Acquisitions of Domestic Enterprises by Foreign Investors (the “New M&A Rule”), which became effective on September 8, 2006. The New M&A Rule purports, among other things, to require offshore special purpose vehicles (“SPVs”), formed for overseas listing purposes through acquisitions of PRC domestic companies and controlled by PRC companies or individuals, to obtain the approval of the CSRC prior to publicly listing their securities on an overseas stock exchange.
 
On September 21, 2006, pursuant to the New M&A Rule and other laws and regulations of the PRC (“PRC Laws”), the CSRC, on its official website, promulgated relevant guidance with respect to the issues of listing and trading of domestic enterprises’ securities on overseas stock exchanges (the “Administrative Permits”), including a list of application materials with respect to the listing on overseas stock exchanges by SPVs.
 
 
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On October 9, 2007, AIDH, parent company of the Chinese corporations through which we do all of our business, became a subsidiary through a Reverse Merger, as further described in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Recent Developments — Reverse Merger, Private Placements and Related Transactions.”
 
Based on our understanding of current PRC Laws, we believe that the New M&A Rule does not require us or our Chinese shareholders or our entities in China to obtain the CSRC approval in connection with the Reverse Merger because AIDH completed the approval procedures of the acquisition of a majority equity interest in its PRC subsidiary before September 8, 2006 when the New M&A Rule became effective.
 
There are, however, substantial uncertainties regarding the interpretation and application of current or future PRC Laws, including the New M&A Rule. PRC government authorities may take a view contrary to our understanding that we do not need the CSRC approval, and Chinese government authorities may impose additional approvals and requirements.
 
Further, if the PRC government finds that we or our Chinese shareholders did not obtain the CSRC approval, which should have been obtained before consummating the Reverse Merger, we could be subject to severe penalties. The New M&A Rule does not specify penalty terms, so we are not able to predict what penalties we may face, but they could be materially adverse to our business and operations.
 
Future inflation in the PRC may inhibit our ability to conduct business in the PRC.
 
In recent years, the Chinese economy has experienced periods of rapid expansion and high rates of inflation. During the past ten years, the annual rate of inflation in the PRC 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 may inhibit economic activity in the PRC, which may harm the market for our products and adversely affect our operations and business.
 
We may have difficulty establishing adequate management, legal and financial controls in the PRC.
 
The PRC historically has been deficient in western-style management and financial reporting concepts and practices, as well as in modern banking, computer and other control systems. We may have difficulty in hiring and retaining a sufficient number of qualified employees to work in the PRC. As a result of these factors, we may experience difficulty in establishing management, legal and financial controls, collecting financial data and preparing financial statements, books of account and corporate records and instituting business practices that meet western standards.  If we are not able to maintain adequate controls our financial statements may not properly represent our financial condition, results of operation or cash flows.  Weakness in our controls could also delay disclosure of information to the public which is material to an investment decision with respect to our stock.
 
Fluctuations in the exchange rate between the Chinese currency and the United States dollar could adversely affect our operating results.
 
The functional currency of our operations in China is “Renminbi,” or “RMB.” However, results of our operations are translated at average exchange rates into United States dollars for purposes of reporting results. As a result, fluctuations in exchange rates may adversely affect our expenses and results of operations as well as the value of our assets and liabilities. Fluctuations may adversely affect the comparability of period-to-period results.  We currently do not use hedging techniques, and even if in the future we do, we may not be able to eliminate the effects of currency fluctuations. Thus, exchange rate fluctuations could cause our profits to decline, which, in turn, may cause our stock prices, to decline.
 
 
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Changes in foreign exchange regulations in the PRC may affect our ability to pay dividends in foreign currency or conduct other foreign exchange business.
 
The Renminbi is currently not a freely convertible currency, and the restrictions on currency exchange may limit our ability to use revenues generated in RMB to fund our business activities outside the PRC, or to make dividends or other payments in United States dollars. The PRC government strictly regulates conversion of RMB into foreign currencies. Over the years, foreign exchange regulations in the PRC have significantly reduced the government’s control over routine foreign exchange transactions under current accounts. In the PRC, SAFE regulates the conversion of the RMB into foreign currencies. Pursuant to applicable PRC laws and regulations, foreign invested enterprises incorporated in the PRC are required to apply for “Foreign Exchange Registration Certificates.” Currently, conversion within the scope of the “current account” (e.g. remittance of foreign currencies for payment of dividends, etc.) can be effected without requiring the approval of SAFE. However, conversion of currency in the “capital account” (e.g. for capital items such as direct investments, loans, securities, etc.) still requires the approval of SAFE.
 
In addition, on October 21, 2005, SAFE issued the Notice on Issues Relating to the Administration of Foreign Exchange in Fundraising and Reverse Investment Activities of Domestic Residents Conducted via Offshore Special Purpose Companies (“Notice 75”), which became effective as of November 1, 2005. Notice 75 replaced the two rules issued by SAFE in January and April 2005.
 
According to Notice 75:
 
 
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prior to establishing or assuming control of an offshore company for the purpose of obtaining overseas equity financing with assets or equity interests in an onshore enterprise in the PRC, each PRC resident, whether a natural or legal person, must complete the overseas investment foreign exchange registration procedures with the relevant local SAFE branch;
 
 
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an amendment to the registration with the local SAFE branch is required to be filed by any PRC resident that directly or indirectly holds interests in that offshore company upon either (1) the injection of equity interests or assets of an onshore enterprise to the offshore company, or (2) the completion of any overseas fund raising by such offshore company; and
 
 
·
an amendment to the registration with the local SAFE branch is also required to be filed by such PRC resident when there is any material change in the capital of the offshore company that does not involve any return investment, such as (1) an increase or decrease in its capital, (2) a transfer or swap of shares, (3) a merger or division, (4) a long term equity or debt investment, or (5) the creation of any security interests.
 
Moreover, Notice 75 applies retroactively. As a result, PRC residents who have established or acquired control of offshore companies that have made onshore investments in the PRC in the past were required to complete the relevant overseas investment foreign exchange registration procedures by March 31, 2006. Under the relevant rules, failure to comply with the registration procedures set forth in Notice 75 may result in restrictions being imposed on the foreign exchange activities of the relevant onshore company, including the payment of dividends and other distributions to its offshore parent or affiliate and the capital inflow from the offshore entity, and may also subject relevant PRC residents to penalties under PRC foreign exchange administration regulations.
 
In addition, SAFE issued updated internal implementing rules (“Implementing Rules”) in relation to Notice 75. The Implementing Rules were promulgated and became effective on May 29, 2007. Such Implementing Rules provide more detailed provisions and requirements regarding the overseas investment foreign exchange registration procedures. However, even after the promulgation of Implementing Rules there still exist uncertainties regarding the SAFE registration for PRC residents’ interests in overseas companies. It remains uncertain whether PRC residents shall go through the overseas investment foreign exchange registration procedures under Notice 75 or Implementing Rules.
 
 
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Penalties for non-compliance which may be issued by SAFE can impact the PRC resident investors as well as the onshore subsidiary. However, certain matters related to implementation of Circular No. 75 remain unclear or untested. As a result, we may be impacted by potential penalties which may be issued by SAFE. For instance, remedial action for violation of the SAFE requirements may be to restrict the ability of our Chinese subsidiaries to repatriate and distribute its profits to us in the United States. The results of non-compliance are uncertain, and penalties and other remedial measures may have a material adverse impact upon our financial condition and results of operations.
 
Extensive regulation of the food processing and distribution industry in the PRC could increase our expenses resulting in reduced profits.
 
We are subject to extensive regulation by the PRC's Agricultural Ministry, and by other county and local authorities in jurisdictions in which our products are processed or sold, regarding the processing, packaging, storage, distribution and labeling of our products. Applicable laws and regulations governing our products may include nutritional labeling and serving size requirements. Our processing facilities and products are subject to periodic inspection by national, county and local authorities. To the extent that new regulations are adopted, we will be required to conform our activities in order to comply with such regulations. Our failure to comply with applicable laws and regulations could subject us to civil remedies, including fines, injunctions, recalls or seizures, as well as potential criminal sanctions, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, operations and finances.
 
Limited and uncertain trademark protection in the PRC makes the ownership and use of our trademarks uncertain.
 
We have obtained trademark registrations for the use of our tradenames “Xing An Ling” and “Yi Bai”, which have been registered with the PRC’s Trademark Bureau of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce with respect to our milk products. We believe our trademarks are important to the establishment of consumer recognition of our products. However, due to uncertainties in Chinese trademark law, the protection afforded by our trademarks may be less than we currently expect and may, in fact, be inadequate. Moreover, in the event our trademarks or trade names are challenged or infringed, we may not have the financial resources to defend against any challenge or infringement and such defense could in any event be unsuccessful. Moreover, any events or conditions that negatively impact our trademarks could have a material adverse effect on our business, operations and finances.
 
Risks Relating to the Market for Our Common Stock
 
Because we became public by means of a reverse merger, we may not be able to attract the attention of major brokerage firms.
 
On October 9, 2007, we became public by virtue of the Reverse Merger, as defined in “Item 1. Business – Company Background”.  There may be risks associated with our becoming public through a reverse merger.  Because of the Reverse Merger, we could be exposed to undisclosed liabilities resulting from our operations prior to the merger and we could incur losses, damages or other costs as a result.  In addition, securities analysts of major brokerage firms may not provide coverage of us since there is no incentive to brokerage firms to recommend the purchase of our common stock. Further, brokerage firms may not want to conduct any secondary offerings on our behalf in the future.  These factors may negatively affect the market price and liquidity of our common stock.
 
 
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There is currently a limited trading market for our common stock and a more liquid trading market may never develop or be sustained and stockholders may not be able to liquidate their investment at all, or may only be able to liquidate the investment at a price less than the Company’s value.
 
There is currently a limited trading market for our common stock and a more liquid trading market may never develop.  As a result, the price of our shares may not reflect the value of the Company.  Consequently, investors may not be able to liquidate their investment at all, or if they are able to liquidate it may only be at a price that does not reflect the value of our business.  Because the price for our stock is low, many brokerage firms may not be willing to effect transactions in the securities. Even if an investor finds a broker willing to effect a transaction in our stock, the combination of brokerage commissions, transfer fees, taxes, if any, and any other selling costs may exceed the selling price. Further, many lending institutions will not permit the use of common stock like ours as collateral for any loans.  Even if a more active market should develop, the price may be highly volatile.
 
Our common stock is currently approved for quotation on the OTCBB.  We do not satisfy the initial listing standards of the New York Stock Exchange, NYSE Amex Equities or The Nasdaq Stock Market.  If we never are able to satisfy any of those listing standards our common stock will never be listed on an exchange, or we may choose not to apply for any such listing.  As a result, the trading price of our stock may be lower than if we were listed on an exchange. Our stock may be subject to increased volatility.  When a stock is thinly traded, a trade of a large block of shares can lead to a dramatic fluctuation in the share price.  These factors may make it more difficult for our shareholders to sell their shares.
 
Our stock price may be volatile in response to market and other factors.
 
The market price for our stock may be volatile and subject to price and volume fluctuations in response to market and other factors, including the following, some of which are beyond our control:
 
 
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the increased concentration of the ownership of our shares by a limited number of affiliated stockholders following the Reverse Merger may limit interest in our securities;
 
 
·
variations in quarterly operating results from the expectations of securities analysts or investors;
 
 
·
announcements of technological innovations or new products or services by us or our competitors;
 
 
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reductions in the market share of our products;
 
 
·
announcements by us or our competitors of significant acquisitions, strategic partnerships, joint ventures or capital commitments;
 
 
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general technological, market or economic trends;
 
 
·
volatility in our results of operations;
 
 
·
investor perception of our industry or prospects;
 
 
·
insider selling or buying;
 
 
·
investors entering into short sale contracts;
 
 
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regulatory developments affecting our industry; and

 
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additions or departures of key personnel.
 
These factors may negatively affect the market price and liquidity of our common stock.
 
 
 
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“Penny Stock” rules may make buying or selling our common stock difficult.
 
Trading in our common stock is subject to the “penny stock” rules. The SEC has adopted regulations that generally define a penny stock to be any equity security that has a market price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain exceptions. These rules require that any broker-dealer that recommends our common stock to persons other than prior customers and accredited investors, must, prior to the sale, make a special written suitability determination for the purchaser and receive the purchaser’s written agreement to execute the transaction. Unless an exception is available, the regulations require the delivery, prior to any transaction involving a penny stock, of a disclosure schedule explaining the penny stock market and the risks associated with trading in the penny stock market. In addition, broker-dealers must disclose commissions payable to both the broker-dealer and the registered representative and current quotations for the securities they offer. The additional burdens imposed upon broker-dealers by such requirements may discourage broker-dealers from effecting transactions in our common stock, which could severely limit the market price and liquidity of our common stock.
 
Restrictions on the use of Rule 144 by shell companies or former shell companies could affect your ability to resale our shares.
 
Historically, the SEC has taken the position that Rule 144 under the Securities Act, as amended, is not available for the resale of securities initially issued by companies that are, or previously were, blank check companies like us, to their promoters or affiliates despite technical compliance with the requirements of Rule 144. The SEC has codified and expanded this position in its amendments to Rule 144, effective on February 15, 2008, and which apply to securities acquired both before and after that date by prohibiting the use of Rule 144 for resale of securities issued by shell companies (other than business transaction related shell companies) or issuers that have been at any time previously a shell company. The SEC has provided an important exception to this prohibition, however, if the following conditions are met: the issuer of the securities that was formerly a shell company has ceased to be a shell company; the issuer of the securities is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act; the issuer of the securities has filed all Exchange Act reports and material required to be filed, as applicable, during the preceding 12 months (or such shorter period that the issuer was required to file such reports and materials), other than Form 8-K reports; and at least one year has elapsed from the time that the issuer filed current Form 10 type information with the SEC reflecting its status as an entity that is not a shell company. As such, due to the fact that we had been a shell company prior to October 2007, holders of "restricted securities" within the meaning of Rule 144, when they resell their shares pursuant to Rule 144, shall be subject to the conditions set forth in Rule 144.
 
We have a concentration of stock ownership and control, which may have the effect of delaying, preventing, or deterring certain corporate actions and may lead to a sudden change in our stock price.
 
Our common stock ownership is highly concentrated. As of the date hereof, our Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Yang Yong Shan, beneficially owns 14,348,329 shares, or approximately 41.2% of our total outstanding common stock.  His interests may differ significantly from your interests.  As a result of the concentrated ownership of our stock, a relatively small number of stockholders, acting together, will be able to control all matters requiring stockholder approval, including the election of directors and approval of mergers and other significant corporate transactions.  In addition, because our stock is so thinly traded, the sale by any of our large stockholders of a significant portion of that stockholder’s holdings could cause a sharp decline in the market price of our common stock.
 
 
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We have the right to issue up to 10,000,000 shares of "blank check" preferred stock, which may adversely affect the voting power of the holders of other of our securities and may deter hostile takeovers or delay changes in management control.
 
Our certificate of incorporation provides that we may issue up to 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock from time to time in one or more series, and with such rights, preferences and designations as our board of directors may determine from time to time. While none of our preferred stock has yet been issued, our board of directors, without further approval of our common stockholders, is authorized to fix the dividend rights and terms, conversion rights, voting rights, redemption rights, liquidation preferences and other rights and restrictions relating to any series of our preferred stock. Issuances of shares of preferred stock could, among other things, adversely affect the voting power of the holders of other of our securities and may, under certain circumstances, have the effect of deterring hostile takeovers or delaying changes in management control.  Such an issuance would dilute existing stockholders, and the securities issued could have rights, preferences and designations superior to our common stock.
 
A substantial number of shares of our common stock are issuable upon exercise of outstanding warrants, the exercise of which will substantially reduce the percentage ownership of holders of our currently outstanding shares of common stock, and the sale of which may cause a decline in the price at which shares of our common stock can be sold.
 
As of the date hereof, we have outstanding exercisable warrants to purchase an aggregate of 8,108,651 shares of our common stock, of which:
 
 
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833,811 are exercisable at a price of $1.50 per share;
 
 
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2,233,891 are exercisable at a price of $1.63 per share;
 
 
·
1,717,600 are exercisable at a price of $1.65 per share;
 
 
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875,515 are exercisable at a price of $2.04 per share;
 
 
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75,000 are exercisable at a price of $2.61 per share; and
 
 
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2,372,834 are exercisable at a price of $3.26 per share.
 
The issuance of all or substantially all additional shares of common stock that are issuable upon exercise of our outstanding warrants will substantially reduce the percentage equity ownership of holders of shares of our common stock.  In addition, the exercise of a significant number of warrants, and subsequent sale of shares of common stock received upon such exercise, could cause a sharp decline in the market price of our common stock. The rights and obligations under the warrants are further described in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Liquidity and Capital Resources – Warrants.”
 
A substantial number of shares of our common stock owned by our Chief Executive Officer are pledged to secure our repayment of outstanding debt.  The sale of these shares following an event of default under the applicable loan documents may cause a decline in the price at which shares of our common stock can be sold.
 
In connection with our issuance of promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of $3,446,411, Yang Yong Shan, our Chief Executive Officer, entered into pledge agreements pursuant to which he transferred 7,988,279 shares of our common stock owned by him into escrow accounts to secure our repayment of such promissory notes.  Pursuant to the pledge agreements, Mr. Yang agreed to transfer all of the escrowed shares to the holders of the promissory notes if we default on the notes.  The maturity dates on all of these promissory notes has passed.  We are currently negotiating extensions of the overdue promissory notes.  However there can be no assurance that we will be able to extend the maturity dates of these notes on terms acceptable to us.  Until we have reached agreements with the noteholders for the extension of the maturity dates of these promissory notes, any of the noteholders may obtain their pro rata share of the escrowed shares by delivering a notice of default to us, and may seek to sell such shares.  This could adversely affect the price at which shares of our common stock can be sold.
 
 
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We have not paid, and do not intend to pay, cash dividends in the foreseeable future.
 
We have not paid any cash dividends on our common stock and do not intend to pay cash dividends in the foreseeable future. We intend to retain future earnings, if any, for reinvestment in the development and expansion of our business. Dividend payments in the future may also be limited by other loan agreements or covenants contained in other securities which we may issue. Any future determination to pay cash dividends will be at the discretion of our board of directors and depend on our financial condition, results of operations, capital and legal requirements and such other factors as our board of directors deems relevant.  In addition, the promissory notes we issued in the June 2008 Note Offering, as amended, and November 2008 Note Offering, further described in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Liquidity and Capital Resources – Promissory Notes,” contain restrictive covenants on our payment of dividends.

Item. 1B.  Unresolved Staff Comments

None.

Item 2.  Properties.

Under Chinese law, the government owns all of the land in the PRC and companies and individuals are authorized to use the land only through land use rights granted by the PRC government.

Our manufacturing facility in Beian City, Heilongjiang Province, PRC, occupies approximately 38,600 square meters of land and has approximately 4,600 square meters for production.  Currently there are two production lines with daily capacity to process an aggregate of 200 tons of fresh milk.

Our manufacturing facility in Hailun City, Heilongjiang Province, PRC, occupies approximately 60,000 square meters of land and has approximately 21,800 square meters for production.  Currently there is currently one production line with daily capacity to process 250 tons of fresh milk.

We also have sales offices in each of the 20 provinces in the PRC in which our products are sold.  All leases are on an annual basis and commence on January 1, of each year.  For the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, we incurred aggregate rental expenses of $76,447 and $76,098, respectively.  As of December 31, 2010, we had outstanding lease commitments totaling $158,356 is due in 2011.

In the opinion of our management, each of our properties is adequately covered by insurance.

In addition, in fiscal 2008 we purchased and paid for an office building, located in Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province, PRC, for approximately $1.8 million.  This office building, which contains approximately 6,900 square feet of space, serves as our corporate headquarters.
 
 
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Item 3.  Legal Proceedings.

There are no legal proceedings pending or threatened against us, and we are not aware of any proceedings that a governmental authority is contemplating against us.

Item 4.  (Removed and Reserved).

 
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PART II

Item 5.
Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.

Market Information
 
Our common stock was approved for quotation on the OTCBB in the first quarter of 2007. Through October 9, 2007, our trading symbol was “MCTC.OB.”  As of October 9, 2007, we changed our name to Amnutria Dairy Inc. and were assigned a new trading symbol of “AUDY.OB.”  On January 25, 2008, we changed our name to Emerald Dairy Inc. and received a new trading symbol of “EMDY.OB”
 
There is currently only a limited trading market for our common stock and no assurance can be given that a more liquid trading market for our common stock will develop or be maintained.
 
The high and low sales prices for our common stock for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2009 and 2010, and the subsequent interim period, were as follows:
 
Quarter Ended
 
High
   
Low
 
             
2009
           
March 31, 2009
  $ 1.00     $ 0.26  
June 30, 2009
  $ 2.11     $ 0.60  
September 30, 2009
  $ 1.90     $ 1.30  
December 31, 2009
  $ 2.00     $ 1.50  
                 
2010
               
March 31, 2010
  $ 1.80     $ 1.20  
June 30, 2010
  $ 1.44     $ 1.11  
September 30, 2010
  $ 1.40     $ 0.80  
December 31, 2010
  $ 1.52     $ 0.95  
                 
2011
               
March 31, 2011
  $ 1.25     $ 0.77  
June 30, 2011 (through April 13, 2011)
  $ 0.90     $ 0.60  
 
Trading in our common stock has been sporadic and the quotations set forth above are not necessarily indicative of actual market conditions.  All prices reflect inter-dealer prices without retail mark-up, mark-down, or commission and may not necessarily reflect actual transactions.
 
Holders
 
As of April 13, 2011, there were 152 holders of record of our common stock.  Such number of record owners was determined from our shareholder records and does not include beneficial owners whose shares are held in nominee accounts with brokers, dealers, banks and clearing agencies.
 
 
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Dividends
 
We have not paid any dividends since inception and do not anticipate paying any dividends in the foreseeable future.  We currently intend to retain all available funds and any future earnings of our business for use in the operation of our business.  The declaration, payment and amount of future dividends, if any, will depend upon our future earnings, results of operations, financial position and capital requirements, among other factors, and will be at the sole discretion of our Board of Directors.  Certain promissory notes we have issued, as further described in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Liquidity and Capital Resources – Promissory Notes,” contain restrictive covenants related to our payment of dividends.
 
Securities Authorized For Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plan

See Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters” for certain information with respect to our equity compensation plans as of December 31, 2010.

Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities

In the three month period ended December 31, 2010, we did not issue any unregistered securities.

Item 6.  Selected Financial Data.

We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act and are not required to provide the information under this item.

 
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Item 7.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation.

The financial and business analysis in this Annual Report on Form 10-K (the “Report”) provides information we believe is relevant to an assessment and understanding of our financial condition and results of operations. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes included in Part II, Item 8 of this Report.

Overview

We are a producer of milk powder, rice powder and soybean milk powder, which currently comprise approximately 94.4%, 3.0% and 2.6% of our sales, respectively. Through our network of over 1,200 salespeople, our products are distributed throughout 20 provinces in the PRC, and sold in over 6,500 retail outlets.

Our 30 products are marketed under two brand names:

 
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“Xing An Ling,” which is designed for high-end customers; and

 
·
“Yi Bai,” which is designed for middle and low-end customers.

The Chinese government has initiated programs to promote milk consumption and is providing incentives to increase dairy production. The dairy market is one of the fastest growing markets in the PRC. It has been growing at a rate of 14% per year over the past six years, according to the National Bureau of Statistics of China, and is expected to grow at a rate of 15% per year for the foreseeable future. We focus on the infant formula segment of the market, which, according to the Dairy Association of China, has grown even faster in recent years, at a rate of 20%-30% per year. Currently, it is estimated that demand for infant formula in the PRC outstrips supply by at least 2-to-1.

Only holders of an Infant & Baby Formula Milk Powder Production Permit from the State General Administration of Quality Supervision and Inspection and Quarantine of the PRC are permitted to produce formula milk powder in the PRC.  We have received an Infant & Baby Formula Milk Powder Production Permit for our new production facility in Hailun City. Our Infant & Baby Formula Milk Powder Production Permit for our Beian City production facility is currently being renewed.

Because of our close proximity to our sources of fresh milk, we are able to complete the production process in approximately 30-35 hours, which is faster than competitors of ours that are not similarly situated.  Production capacity at our facility in Beian City reached approximately 7,000 tons in 2007, with annual revenue of approximately $29.6 million and net income of approximately $3.6 million. In 2008, by adding a third shift to the existing two shifts working schedule at our facility in Beian City, our production capacity reached approximately 9,000 tons, with revenue of approximately $44.3 million and net income of approximately $2.3 million.  In 2009, while our new production facility was being constructed in Hailun City, our annual production capacity continued at approximately 9,000 tons, with revenue of approximately $44.7 million and net income of approximately $4.2 million.  In November 2010, we commenced production at our new production facility in Hailun City.  This new facility currently has one production line, which has the capacity to produce over 9,000 tons of milk powder annually, giving us a total annual production capacity of over 18,000 tons.  In 2010, we had revenue of approximately $55.3 million and net income of approximately $3.1 million.

 
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All of our business is conducted through our wholly-owned Chinese subsidiaries:

 
·
Heilongjiang Xing An Ling Dairy, Co., a PRC company (“XAL”), which handles our promotion, sales and administrative functions;
 
 
·
Heilongjiang Beian Nongken Changxing Lvbao Dairy Limited Liability Company, a PRC company (“Lvbao”), which handles production of our products at our production facility in Beian City, Heilongjiang Province, PRC; and

 
·
Hailun Xinganling Dairy Co., Ltd., a PRC company (“HXD”), which handles production of our products at our new production facility in Hailun City, Heilongjiang Province, PRC.

Recent Developments
 
Commercialization of Organic Product Line
 
In June 2009, we started to develop an organic baby formula line for the high-end market.  After 16 months of monitoring and subsequent product testing, our organic farming operation and production line were approved by China's Guangdong Zhongjiang Certification Co.  In January 2011, we entered into a supplier agreement with a Guangdong-based pharmacy chain, Si Ming Yao Ye, for our recently-launched Xing An Ling "Organic" infant formula.  Initial stocking orders of Xing An Ling "Organic" shipped from our Guangdong distributors to 230 stores of the approximate 2,000 store pharmacy chain based in the province.  Xing An Ling "Organic" will be positioned in the infant and baby product aisles of the chain and compete against international and local organic brands on the shelves of the chain.  Organic infant formulas are considered a premium product category in China and mostly marketed in tier one and two Chinese cities like Guangzhou. 
 
Commencement of Production at Hailun City Production Facility
 
In November 2010, we commenced production at our new production facility in Hailun City, Heilongjiang Province, PRC. Currently, this new facility has one production line, with the capacity to produce over 9,000 tons of milk powder annually. This first phase of this project has cost us an aggregate of approximately $22.0 million, including land use rights, construction expenses and equipment costs. A second production line can be added at this new facility, which, when completed, would enable us to produce in excess of an additional 9,000 tons of milk powder per year. Although there can be no assurance that we will add a second production line to our new facility, we currently intend to do so. If we were to add a second production line at this new facility it would enable us to produce over 9,000 additional tons of milk powder per year, giving us a total annual production capacity of over 27,000 tons of milk powder. We expect the cost to add a second production line at our Hailun City production facility to be approximately $15.0 million. We plan to fund the second production line with a combination of retained earnings and, to the extent necessary, funds raised from the capital market through private or public equity offerings, private or public debt offerings and/or equipment lease transactions. There can be no assurance that any additional financing will become available to us, and if available, on terms acceptable to us.
 
Trends and Uncertainties

Economic Downturn

The worldwide economic downturn and market instability, which began in 2008, have made the business climate more volatile and more costly. Although all of our business operations are currently conducted in the PRC, our general business strategy, as well as our results of operations and financial condition, may be adversely affected by unpredictable and unstable market conditions. If the current equity and credit markets deteriorate, or do not improve from current levels, it may make it difficult, if not impossible, for us to obtain debt or equity financing on acceptable terms at a time when we wish to do so. Failure to secure any necessary financing in a timely manner and on favorable terms could have a material adverse effect on our growth strategy, financial performance and stock price and could require us to delay or abandon our expansion plans. We do not expect this economic downturn to have a significant effect on our business or operations in the near future. However, we cannot predict the timing or duration of any economic slowdown or recession or the timing or strength of a subsequent recovery, worldwide, or in the specific markets we serve. If the markets for our products significantly deteriorate due to these economic effects, our business, financial condition and results of operations may be materially and adversely affected.
 
 
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Narrowing of Gap in Milk Consumption

The Chinese government has initiated programs to promote milk consumption and is providing incentives to increase dairy production. In addition to improving the overall health of its populous, the government views increased dairy production as a means of improving employment in rural areas thus improving social stability. The programs are designed to narrow the significant gap between the PRC’s per capita milk consumption of 15 kg per person and the global average of 100 kg per person. We believe this initiative will continue to provide us with growth opportunities.

Industry Growth

The dairy market is one of the fastest growing markets in the PRC. It has been growing at a rate of 14% per year over the past six years, according to the National Bureau of Statistics of China, and is expected to grow at a rate of 15% per year for the foreseeable future. On its website, the Dairy Association of China estimates that the infant formula market segment, which is the market segment we target, has grown even faster in recent years, at a rate of 20%-30% per year. We believe the following three factors are the main drivers of the infant formula market:

 
·
Increased household income made infant formula more affordable in the PRC;

 
·
Increased number of working mothers or busy mothers created more demands for infant formula products; and

 
·
Increased popularity and acceptance of infant formula products.

Based on these factors, we expect to see significant growth in our business and operations now that we have commenced production at our new production facility in Hailun City. However, a slowdown in overall economic growth, an economic downturn or recession or other adverse economic developments in the PRC may materially reduce the demand for our products and materially and adversely affect our business.

Supply of Infant Formula

It is estimated that the demand for infant formula in the PRC outstrips supply by at least 2-to-1.  In recent years, our production capabilities have not been able to keep up with demand for our products. In November 2010, the first production line at our new facility in Hailun City became operational, which will enable us to increase our annual production capacity of milk powder by over 9,000 tons. We expect that this increase in production capacity of approximately 100% will result in the doubling of our sales revenues, with a corresponding increase in cost of goods sold and sales and administrative expenses.

Product Pricing and Raw Material Supply

Historically we have been able to obtain sufficient raw milk and other raw materials to meet our production needs. The price of raw milk is affected by regional market in Heilongjiang Province, PRC, while other raw materials are affected by global markets. We expect that the raw materials we require to produce our products will continue to be readily available to us for the foreseeable future.  In fiscal 2010, the price of raw materials we use to produce our products remained relatively stable.  We believe the prices of the raw materials we use will stay relatively stable for the foreseeable future.
 
 
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Brand Name and Product Quality

There are more than 30 brand names of infant formula products sold in the PRC. Most of our international and larger competitors have been concentrating in the first tier cities, or well-known urban centers such as Beijing and Shanghai. The rest of the Chinese domestic companies in the industry, including us, have been focusing on less developed second and third tier cities where competition is less severe than the top tier cities. As consumers have many options for infant formula products, infant formula producers with better quality and safety images have the advantages to sell their product at higher price. Brand image and recognition are increasingly important in gaining customer loyalty. We plan to continue to focus on penetrating less-competitive second and third tier cities.

Organic Label Milk Products

In February 2008, we obtained organic label certification from Guangdong Zhongjian Certification Co., Ltd.  In June 2009, we started to develop an organic baby formula line for the high-end market. To meet the standards for an organic product, we were required to maintain a herd of 527 organic-fed cows that were closely monitored by certification authorities to ensure they met the rigid organic farming standards.  After 16 months of monitoring and subsequent product testing, our organic farming operation and production line were approved by China's Guangdong Zhongjiang Certification Co.  We recently began commercializing an organic product line.  We use the “China Organic Product” seal on our organic formula packaging and in associated marketing materials.  We believe that, similar to the growth of the organic milk market in the U.S., organic milk products will be popular in the PRC.  Over time, we believe our proposed organic product line will help increase our revenues.

Factors Affecting Raw Milk Production

Raw milk production is influenced by a number of factors that are beyond our control including, but not limited to, the following:

 
·
Seasonal factors: dairy cows generally produce more milk in temperate weather than in cold or hot weather and extended unseasonably cold or hot weather could lead to lower than expected production;

 
·
Environmental factors: the volume and quality of milk produced by dairy cows is closely linked to the quality of the nourishment provided by the environment around them, if environmental factors cause the quality of nourishment to decline, milk production could decline and we may have difficulty finding sufficient raw milk; and

 
·
Governmental agricultural and environmental policy: declines in government grants, subsidies, provision of land, technical assistance and other changes in agricultural and environmental policies may have a negative effect on the viability of individual dairy farms, and the numbers of dairy cows and quantities of milk they are able to produce.
 
 
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Contamination of Milk Powder Products Produced in the PRC

In mid-2008, a number of milk powder products produced within the PRC were found to contain unsafe levels of tripolycyanamide, also known as melamine, sickening thousands of infants. This prompted the Chinese government to conduct a nationwide investigation into how the milk powder was contaminated, and caused a worldwide recall of certain milk powder products produced within the PRC.  On September 16, 2008, China’s AQSIQ revealed that it had tested samples from 175 dairy manufacturers, and published a list of 22 companies whose products contained melamine. We passed the emergency inspection and were not included on AQSIQ’s list. The contraction in the Chinese milk powder industry caused by this crisis has lead to increased demand for our products. However, we cannot be certain that the illnesses caused by contamination in the milk powder industry, whether or not related to our products, will not lead to decreased demand for milk powder products produced within the PRC, thereby having a material adverse effect on our business.

Subcontracting

Our subcontracting arrangements consist of producing milk powder products on a contract basis for third parties, which then resell such products under their own brand names.

In fiscal 2008, our sole production facility in Beian City, Heilongjiang Province, PRC was operating at maximum capacity, producing 9,000 tons of milk powder per annum.  At this time, our management began phasing out subcontracting activities after determining it would be more profitable to focus on sales of our own higher margin products.  This adjustment in our sales mix resulted in a reduction in our cost of goods sold.

In July 2008, we began construction of a new production facility in Hailun City, Heilongjiang Province, PRC, which was completed in the fourth quarter of 2010. Initially, the new facility has one production line, with the capacity to produce over 9,000 additional tons of milk powder annually.  A second production line can be added at this new facility, which, when completed, would enable us to produce over 9,000 additional tons of milk powder per year (a total of over 27,000 tons per annum).

In mid-2010, in anticipation of our completion of the first production line at the Hailun City facility, management determined to increase subcontracting activities once again.  The primary reason for this increase was to help absorb excess production capacity at our new production facility.  As we increase sales of our higher margin products in the future, management will continue to assess its subcontracting activities.

Outstanding Debt

We have incurred substantial indebtedness through loans made to us during the past 36 months by certain investors and lenders.  Our agreements with these investors and lenders, and the promissory notes we issued in connection with such agreements, contain various covenants, including, in certain instances, cross-default provisions.  These loan covenants may negatively affect our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows in many ways, including:

 
·
increasing the cost, or limiting the availability of, additional financing for working capital, acquisitions or other purposes, including our plans to install a second production line at our new facility in Hailun City;

 
·
limiting the ways in which we can use our cash flow, much of which may have to be used to satisfy debt; and

 
·
adversely affecting our ability to respond to changing business or economic conditions.
 
 
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Historically, we have not been able to repay certain of our loans as they have come due.  In fact, outstanding promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of $3,466,411 are currently past due.  We are currently negotiating with the lenders for extensions of the maturity dates of the applicable promissory notes, and expect to have the executed modification agreements and extensions shortly.  However, there can be no assurance that we will be able to extend the maturity dates of these notes on terms acceptable to us.

Results of Operations

Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2010 Compared to Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2009

The following summarizes changes in our operations for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009. Net income decreased by $1,099,098, or 26.1%, from $4,212,023 in the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009 to $3,112,925 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010. The decrease in net income during the year ended December 31, 2010, as compared to the same time period in the prior year, was primarily due to liquidated damages we incurred during the current year in connection with the extension of the expiration dates of certain of our issued and outstanding warrants, which offset an increase in our gross profit as further described below.

Sales and Cost of Goods Sold
 
   
For the Fiscal Years
Ended December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
             
Sales
  $ 55,269,755     $ 44,729,276  
Cost of Goods Sold
    28,181,754       24,056,601  
Gross Profit
  $ 27,088,001     $ 20,672,675  
 
Sales. Sales volume increased by 1,574 metric tons, or 18.6%, to 10,050 metric tons for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, from 8,476 metric tons for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, primarily due to an increased demand for our products, in addition to the start of production at our new facility during the fourth quarter of 2010.  Sales revenues increased by $10,540,479, or 23.6%, from $44,729,276 in the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009 to $55,269,755 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, primarily due to an increase in the average selling price of our products, of $222 per metric ton, as compared to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, occurring because we produced more of our high end product line in fiscal 2010.

Sales by product line. A break-down of our sales by product line for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 is as follows:

     
Fiscal Year Ended December 31,
          
     
2010
     
2009
     
Period-on-period
  
Product category
  
Quantity
(tons)
     
$ Amount
     
% of sales
     
Quantity
(tons)
     
$ Amount
     
% of
sales
     
Qty.
Variance
 
                                           
Milk powder
   
7,421
     
47,299,237
     
85.6
     
6,217
     
38,590,606
     
86.3
     
1,204
 
Rice powder
   
293
     
1,677,401
     
3.0
     
239
     
1,358,127
     
3.0
     
54
 
Soybean powder
   
883
     
1,459,072
     
2.6
     
681
     
1,164,347
     
2.6
     
202
 
Subcontracting
   
1,453
     
4,834,045
     
8.7
     
1,339
     
3,616,196
     
8.1
     
114
 
Total
   
10,050
     
55,269,755
     
100.0
     
8,476
     
44,729,276
     
100.0
     
1,574
 
 
 
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There were various changes to the break-down of sales among our product lines over the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, as we increased production in all of our product lines, but attempted to adjust our sales mix to higher margin products. Milk powder accounted for 85.6% of the fiscal year 2010 sales mix, at an average selling price of $6,374 per metric ton, as compared to 86.3% of the fiscal year 2009 sales mix, at an average selling price of $6,207 per metric ton. Rice powder accounted for 3.0% of the fiscal year 2010 sales mix, at an average selling price of $5,725 per metric ton, as compared to 3.0% of the fiscal year 2009 sales mix, at an average selling price of $5,683 per metric ton. Soybean powder accounted for 2.6% of our sales mix for the fiscal year 2010, at an average selling price of $1,652 per metric ton, as compared to 2.6% of our sales mix in fiscal year 2009, at an average selling price of $1,710 per metric ton. We increased our subcontract production during fiscal year 2010 to 8.7% of the sales mix, at an average selling price of $3,327 per metric ton, as compared to 8.1% of the sales mix in fiscal year 2009, at an average sales price of $2,701 per metric ton.  The primary reason for the increase in our sales from subcontracting was that we began extending relationships with other companies for which we can subcontract to help absorb the extra production capacity we have ay our new production facility.

A breakdown of our average selling price by product line for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 is as follows:

   
Fiscal Year Ended
December 31,
 
Average selling prices
 
2010
   
2009
   
Variance
 
   
$
   
$
   
$
   
%
 
Milk powder
   
6,374
     
6,207
     
167
     
2.7
 
Rice powder
   
5,725
     
5,683
     
42
     
0.7
 
Soybean powder
   
1,652
     
1,710
     
(58
)
   
(3.4
)
Subcontracting
   
3,327
     
2,701
     
626
     
23.2
 
Total
   
5,499
     
5,277
     
222
     
4.2
 

Cost of Goods Sold. Cost of goods sold increased by $4,125,153, or 17.1%, from $24,056,601 in the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, to $28,181,754 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010. This increase was directly related to our increased production. Overall our cost per metric ton decreased by $34, or 1.2%, to $2,804 per metric ton in the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, as compared to $2,838 per metric ton in fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, due to a decrease in the cost of our raw materials during the year. We expect the prices of the raw materials we use to produce our products to remain relatively stable for the foreseeable future.

A breakdown of cost of sales by product line for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 is as follows:

   
Fiscal Year Ended December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
Variance
 
   
$
   
$
   
$
   
%
 
Cost of sales
                       
Milk powder
   
22,377,446
     
19,348,556
     
3,028,890
     
15.7
 
Rice powder
   
657,804
     
532,599
     
125,205
     
23.5
 
Soybean powder
   
1,013,244
     
853,857
     
159,387
     
18.7
 
Subcontracting
   
4,133,260
     
3,321,589
     
811,671
     
24.4
 
     
28,181,754
     
24,056,601
     
4,125,153
     
17.1
 
                                 
Cost per units sold(per ton)
                               
Milk powder
   
3,015
     
3,112
     
(97
)
   
(3.1
)
Rice powder
   
2,245
     
2,228
     
17
     
0.7
 
Soybean powder
   
1,148
     
1,254
     
(106
)
   
(8.5
)
Subcontracting
   
2,845
     
2,481
     
364
     
14.7
 
Average cost per unit sold
   
2,804
     
2,838
     
(34
)
   
(1.2
)
 
 
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Gross Profit. Gross profit was $27,088,001, or 49.0% of our sales for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, as compared to gross profit of $20,672,675, or 46.2% for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009. During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 our gross margin on milk powder increased to 52.7% from 49.9% in the prior year, due to an increase in the average sales price of 2.7%, while there was a 3.1% decrease in the cost per metric ton from the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009. The gross margin for rice powder stayed consistent at 60.8%. The gross margin for soybean powder increased 3.9% to 30.6% in fiscal year 2010 as compared to 26.7% in fiscal year 2009, due to the decrease in the average cost per ton of 8.4% in fiscal year 2010 as compared to fiscal year 2009.

A breakdown of gross margin by product line for the years December 31, 2010 and 2009 is as follows:

    
Fiscal Year Ended December 31,
          
     
2010
     
2009
     
Period-on-period
  
Product category
  
$ Amount
     
Gross
Margin %
     
$ Amount
     
Gross
Margin %
     
Margin
Variance
 
                               
Milk powder
   
24,921,791
     
52.7
     
19,242,050
     
49.9
     
2.8
 
Rice powder
   
1,019,597
     
60.8
     
825,528
     
60.8
     
-
 
Soybean powder
   
445,828
     
30.6
     
310,490
     
26.7
     
3.9
 
Subcontracting
   
700,785
     
14.5
     
294,607
     
8.1
     
6.4
 
Total
   
27,088,001
     
49.0
     
20,672,675
     
46.2
     
2.8
 

Operating Expenses
 
   
For the Fiscal Years
Ended December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Operating Expenses
           
Selling expenses
  $ 12,683,225     $ 10,047,861  
Administrative expenses
    3,141,843       3,271,892  
Liquidated damages
    5,021,669       -  
Depreciation and amortization
    288,267       178,281  
Total operating expenses
  $ 21,135,004     $ 13,498,034  
 
Selling Expenses. Selling expenses overall increased by $2,635,364, or 26.2%, from $10,047,861 in fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, to $12,683,225 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010. The major factors in the increase in selling expenses are as follows:

 
·
Advertising and promotion increased by $2,185,716, or 54.3%, to $6,209,407 in 2010, from $4,023,691 in 2009, due to our increased advertising in 2010 to further increase our brand awareness.
 
 
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·
Sales salaries increased by $335,426, or 15.0%, to $2,578,489 in 2010, from $2,243,063 in 2009, due to an increase in the number of our sales staff from year to year.

 
·
Transportation expenses increased by $94,477, or 9.5%, to $1,085,305 in 2010, from $990,828 in 2009, as a result of our shipping more products in 2010 as compared to 2009.

Rather than using a wholesaler, our sales people deal directly with the retail outlets. This business model has higher sales expenses compared to the traditional business model, but creates better profit margins for us. For a more complete discussion regarding the costs and profits of our retail sales model, see “Description of Business — Company Strategy — Market Strategy — Sales Channel.”

Administrative Expenses. Administrative expenses decreased by $130,049, or approximately 4.0%, from $3,271,892 in fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, to $3,141,843 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010. The major factors in the decrease in administrative expenses are as follows:

 
·
Decrease in salary expenses of $248,674, or 38.6%, from $644,702 in 2009 to $396,027 in 2010 due to a bonus we paid in 2009 but not in 2010.

 
·
Decrease in legal and accounting expenses of $382,894, or 38.1%, to $621,348 in 2010, from $1,004,243 in 2009, due to decreased use of outside legal counsel and accounting services during 2010.

This decrease was partially offset by:

 
·
Increase in stock option expenses of $371,308, or 139.7%, from $265,825 incurred in 2009 to $637,133 in 2010 from employee awards.

 
·
Increase in investor relations expenses of $128,857, or 87.3%, to $276,419 in 2010, from $147,562 in 2009, due to increased assistance from investor relations professionals.

Liquidated Damages. We recorded $5,021,669 in liquidated damages during the year ended December 31, 2010, as a result of the extension of warrants previously issued by us to satisfy certain registration rights provisions. See Note 17 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Provision for Income Taxes

   
For the Fiscal Years
Ended December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Provision for Income Taxes
           
Current
 
$
1,686,847
   
$
1,327,527
 
Deferred
   
     
 
   
$
1,686,847
   
$
1,327,527
 

Provision for Income Taxes. Income taxes increased by $359,320, or 27.1%, from $1,327,527 in fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, to $1,686,847 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010. This increase was due to the increase in our taxable income resulting from an increase of gross profit of approximately $6.4 million in our operating subsidiaries. The increase in our gross profit was related to a reduction in the price of our raw materials combined with our production of more of our higher end products.
 
 
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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Uses of Capital

   
For the Fiscal Years Ended
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
             
Net cash provided by operating activities
 
$
11,880,880
   
$
4,480,926
 
                 
Net cash used in investing activities
   
(14,634,061
)
   
(6,088,608
)
                 
Net cash provided by financing activities
 
$
5,593,217
   
$
7,758,588
 

Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, $11,880,880 was provided by operating activities, compared with $4,480,926 provided by operating activities for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009. Our net cash flows provided from operating activities increased during 2010 due primarily to the following factors:

 
·
Trade accounts receivable decreased by $759,872, due to collections we made from our customers.

 
·
Deposits to suppliers and other receivables decreased by $861,530, due primarily to the delivery of goods from suppliers.

 
·
Inventory decreased at December 31, 2010 by $288,632, due to a decrease in the amount of work-in-process at year end.

 
·
Accounts payable increased by $3,389,052 at December 31, 2010, due to increased production levels in 2010.

Net Cash Used In Investing Activities. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, we used $14,634,061 in investing activities, compared with $6,088,608 used in investing activities for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009. The increase in net cash flows used in investing activities during 2010 was due to costs incurred on construction our new production facility as well as equipment for the new facility.

Net Cash Provided By Financing Activities. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, $5,593,217 was provided by financing activities, compared with $7,758,588 provided by financing activities for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009. Net cash was provided by the following financing activities:

 
·
We raised $1,180,000 through the sale of promissory notes payable during 2010.

 
·
We received $296,408 from the exercise of warrants in the year ended December 31, 2010.

 
·
We completed a Sale and Leaseback Transaction (described below) with regard to certain equipment which provided $5,648,881 during the year ended December 31, 2010.

 
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General

Cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2010 increased by approximately 27.0%, to $17,131,274, from $13,486,429 at December 31, 2009. Working capital increased from approximately $17.3 million at December 31, 2009, to approximately $24.4 million at December 31, 2010. Based upon our short term liabilities, we believe our cash and cash equivalents are adequate to satisfy our working capital needs and sustain our ongoing operations for the next twelve months.

We believe that a lack of adequate production capacity has been a significant impediment to our ability to increase our revenue in recent years. Our growth strategy for the next three years will be primarily focused on expanding production capacity and strengthening sales efforts. Management plans to achieve this strategy by increasing our production capacity through the opening of our new production facility, and increasing both sales staff and advertising expenditures.

In November 2010, we commenced production at our new production facility. The new facility currently has one production line, which has the capacity to produce over 9,000 tons of milk powder annually. This first phase of this project has cost us an aggregate of approximately $22.0 million, including land use rights, construction expenses and equipment costs.

The new facility has the capacity to handle a second production line. Although there can be no assurance we will add a second production line to our new facility, we currently intend to do so. If we were to add a second production line at this new facility it would enable us to produce over 9,000 additional tons of milk powder per year, giving us a total annual production capacity of over 27,000 tons of milk powder. We believe the cost to add a second production line would be an additional $15.0 million. Although there can be no assurance will add a second production line to our new facility, we plan to fund the second production line with a combination of retained earnings and, to the extent necessary, funds raised from the capital market through private or public equity offerings, private or public debt offerings and/or equipment lease transactions. We currently have no sources for the additional financing we would need to add a second production line at our new processing facility. There can be no assurance that that any additional financing will become available to us, and if available, on terms acceptable to us.

Historically we relied primarily on investments by our Chief Executive Officer and shareholders, and bank loans, to meet our cash and capital expenditures. However, as the amount of our capital expenditures increases, we expect to depend more on the capital markets to raise funds through private and public offerings of equity and/or debt. There can be no assurance that any future financing will be available to us when needed, and on commercially reasonable terms.

In fiscal 2009, we raised approximately $7.7 million through the sale of promissory notes and exercise of warrants. We used these funds for the construction and equipping of our new production facility and for general working capital purposes.

In fiscal 2010, we:

 
·
we received $296,408 from the exercise of warrants;

 
·
entered into a loan agreement with an unrelated third party, pursuant to which we borrowed $1,180,000, at an interest rate of 10% per annum; and

 
·
consummated a sale and leaseback transaction with Fenghui Leasing Co., Ltd. (“Fenghui”), pursuant to which, among other things Fenghui purchased certain equipment from HXD, for a purchase price of approximately $5,161,176, and Fenghui leased the equipment back to HXD for 36 monthly payments of approximately $164,124 (a total of approximately $5,908,464), a commission fee of $154,835, and a refundable deposit of $774,176 (the “Sale and Leaseback Transaction”).
 
 
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We are applied these proceeds to completing the first production line of our new production facility and for general working capital purposes.

Currently, we spend approximately 8%-12% of total revenues on advertising and promotional efforts throughout the year. We spent approximately $6.1 million on advertising and promotion in fiscal 2010. We currently expect to spend an aggregate of approximately $8.0 million on advertising and promotion in fiscal 2011, of which we have already spent approximately $2.0 million during the three months ended March 31, 2011.

Registration Rights and Liquidated Damages

We entered into Registration Rights Agreements with the investors (the “October 2007 Investors”) in the private placements we consummated in October 2007 (the “October 2007 Private Placements”), pursuant to which we agreed that within thirty (30) business days of the respective closing date (the “Filing Date”), we would file a registration statement with the SEC (the “Registration Statement”) covering the resale of (i) the shares of common stock purchased in the October 2007 Private Placements (the “Purchased Shares”), and (ii) the common stock issuable upon exercise of the October 2007 Warrants (collectively (i) and (ii), the “Registrable Securities”). Further, we agreed to use our best efforts to (i) cause the Registration Statement to be declared effective within ninety (90) calendar days from the Filing Date, or, if reviewed by the SEC, within one hundred eighty (180) calendar days after the Filing Date, and (ii) keep the Registration Statement continuously effective until all of the Registrable Securities have been sold, or may be sold without volume restrictions pursuant to Rule 144.

Pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreements, we were required to pay liquidated damages to the holders of the Purchased Shares if (i) we failed to file the Registration Statement on or before the Filing Date, (ii) the SEC did not declare the Registration Statement effective within ninety (90) days of the Filing Date (or one hundred eighty (180) days in the event of a review by the SEC) (the “Effectiveness Date”), (iii) we failed to request acceleration of effectiveness within five (5) business days of a notice of no further review from the SEC, (iv) we failed to respond to the SEC within ten (10) business days of receipt by us of any comments on the Registration Statement, or (v) after it has been declared effective, the Registration Statement ceases to be effective or available or if we suspend the use of the prospectus forming a part of the Registration Statement (A) for more than thirty (30) days in any period of 365 consecutive days if we suspend in reliance on its ability to do so due to the existence of a development that, in the good faith discretion of its board of directors, makes it appropriate to so suspend or which renders us unable to comply with SEC requirements, or (B) for more than ninety (60) days in any period of 365 consecutive days for any reason. The liquidated damages accumulate at the rate of one and one-half percent (1.5%) of the purchase price paid by the October 2007 Investors for units of our securities purchase in the October 2007 Private Placements for each thirty (30) day period during which a registration default is continuing; provided, however, that (i) we would not be liable for liquidated damages with respect to any warrants or shares of common stock underlying the warrants, and (ii) in no event would we be liable for liquidated damages in excess of 1.5% of the aggregate purchase price of the securities purchased in the October Offerings in any 30 day period, and (iii) the maximum aggregate liquidated damages payable to any of the October 2007 Investors shall be 20% of the aggregate purchase price paid by such purchaser. The Registration Rights Agreements further required that if we failed to pay any partial liquidated damages in full within seven days after the date payable, we will pay interest thereon at a rate of 15% per annum, until such amounts, plus all such interest thereon, are paid in full.

We did not satisfy these registration requirements and, as a result, accrued a total of $1,201,998 in liquidated damages and $172,900 in interest. As of October 5, 2009, we issued an aggregate of 775,833 shares in full payment of the liquidated damages and interest.
 
 
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On January 28, 2010, a Registration Statement we filed to register the Registrable Securities for resale was declared effective by the SEC. Pursuant to Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), we must now file a post-effective amendment to the Registration Statement (“Post-Effective Amendment”) to update the financial statements and other information included in the Registration Statement, and to eliminate or modify information regarding the selling stockholders listed in the Registration Statement. We plan to file the Post-Effective Amendment as soon as practicable.

Changes in foreign exchange regulations in the PRC and ability to pay dividends in foreign currency or conduct other foreign exchange business

The Renminbi is currently not a freely convertible currency, and the restrictions on currency exchange may limit our ability to use revenues generated in RMB to fund our business activities outside the PRC, or to make dividends or other payments in United States dollars. The PRC government strictly regulates conversion of RMB into foreign currencies. Over the years, foreign exchange regulations in the PRC have significantly reduced the government’s control over routine foreign exchange transactions under current accounts. In the PRC, SAFE, regulates the conversion of the RMB into foreign currencies. Pursuant to applicable PRC laws and regulations, foreign invested enterprises incorporated in the PRC are required to apply for “Foreign Exchange Registration Certificates.” Currently, conversion within the scope of the “current account” (e.g. remittance of foreign currencies for payment of dividends, etc.) can be effected without requiring the approval of SAFE. However, conversion of currency in the “capital account” (e.g. for capital items such as direct investments, loans, securities, etc.) still requires the approval of SAFE.  See the discussion in Risk Factors commencing on page 16 of this report.

Warrants

As of the date hereof, we have outstanding exercisable warrants to purchase an aggregate of 8,108,651 shares of our common stock, of which:
 
 
·
833,811 are exercisable at a price of $1.50 per share;
 
 
·
2,233,891 are exercisable at a price of $1.63 per share;
 
 
·
1,717,600 are exercisable at a price of $1.65 per share;
 
 
·
875,515 are exercisable at a price of $2.04 per share;
 
 
·
75,000 are exercisable at a price of $2.61 per share; and
 
 
·
2,372,834 are exercisable at a price of $3.26 per share.
 
If all of the vested warrants are exercised, we will receive gross proceeds of approximately $17,443,238, although there can be no assurance that any of these warrants will be exercised.
 
Promissory Notes

The December 2010 Term Loan Note

The promissory note we issued in connection with a loan transaction we consummated in December 2010 (the “December 2010 Term Loan Note”), has a principal balance of $380,000 and bears interest at a rate of 10% per annum, which is also payable on maturity. The December 2010 Term Loan Note has a stated maturity date of December 1, 2011. Upon the maturity of the December 2010 Term Loan Note, by acceleration or otherwise, interest on unpaid amounts shall thereafter be payable at the rate of 12% per annum default interest, until the obligation is paid in full. Any regular interest or default interest not paid when due under the December 2010 Term Loan Note shall be added to the principal of the December 2010 Term Loan Note. We may from time-to-time prepay any amount due under the December 2010 Term Loan Note, in whole or in part, without penalty. The entire unpaid principal balance, together with accrued interest, shall become due and payable, without presentment, demand, protest, notice of protest or other notice of dishonor of any kind upon the occurrence of an “Event of Default,” as defined in our Loan Agreement with the lender.
 
 
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Sale and Leaseback Transaction

In connection with the Sale and Leaseback Transaction (described above), our wholly-owned subsidiary, HXD, entered into a Sale and Leaseback Agreement with Fenghui, pursuant to which, among other things:

 
·
Fenghui purchased certain milk powder processing equipment located at our new milk powder processing facility (the “Equipment”) from HXD, for a purchase price of approximately $5,161,176;

 
·
Fenghui leased the Equipment back to HXD for 36 months in return for monthly payments of approximately $164,124 (a total of approximately $5,908,464), a commission fee of $154,835, and a refundable deposit of $774,176; and

 
·
We issued to Fenghui three-year warrants to purchase 934,600 shares of the Company’s common stock, at an exercise price of $1.65 per share.

See Note 16 of the Notes to our consolidated financial statements for additional information concerning the Sale and Leaseback Transaction.

The June 2010 Term Loan Note

A promissory note we issued in connection with the June 2010 Term Loan (the “June 2010 Term Loan Note”) has a principal balance of $800,000. The interest rate on the June 2010 Term Loan Note is 10% per annum and is payable on maturity. The June 2010 Term Loan Note has a stated maturity date of June 24, 2011. Upon the maturity of the June 2010 Term Loan Note, by acceleration or otherwise, interest on unpaid amounts shall thereafter be payable at the rate of 12% per annum, until the obligation is paid in full. Any regular interest or default interest not paid when due under the June 2010 Term Loan Note shall be added to the principal of the June 2010 Term Loan Note. We may from time-to-time prepay any amount due under the June 2010 Term Loan Note, in whole or in part, without penalty. The entire unpaid principal balance, together with accrued interest, shall become due and payable, without presentment, demand, protest, notice of protest or other notice of dishonor of any kind upon the occurrence of an “Event of Default,” as defined in our Loan Agreement with the lender.

The December 2009 Notes

The promissory notes we originally issued in connection with the private placement we consummated in December 2009 (the “December 2009 Notes”), as amended on December 24, 2010, which matured on February 22, 2011, have an aggregate principal balance of $1,750,000.  We are currently negotiating an extension of the maturity dates of the December 2009 Notes, although there can be no assurance that the noteholders will agree to extend the maturity dates of the December 2009 Notes on terms acceptable to us.  The December 2009 Notes had an interest rate of 10% through February 22, 2011 (which interest we have paid in full), and currently bear interest at a rate of 15% per annum.  So long as we have any obligations under the December 2009 Notes, there are limitations on our ability to: (a) pay dividends or make other distributions on our capital stock; (b) redeem, repurchase or otherwise acquire any of our securities; (c) create, incur or assume any liability for borrowed money; (d) sell, lease or otherwise dispose of any significant portion of our assets; (e) lend money, give credit or make advances; or (f) assume, guarantee, endorse, contingently agree to purchase or otherwise become liable upon the obligation of any other person or entity. The entire unpaid principal balance, together with accrued interest, shall become due and payable, without presentment, demand, protest, notice of protest or other notice of dishonor of any kind upon the occurrence of an “Event of Default,” as defined in the December 2009 Notes (which includes, among other things, the occurrence of a default under any other (x) indebtedness or (y) obligation exceeding $250,000). Our repayment of amounts due under the December 2009 Notes is secured by a pledge of an aggregate of 5,883,329 shares of our common stock beneficially owned by Yang Yong Shan, our Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President.
 
 
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The November 2009 Term Loan Note

The promissory note we issued in connection with a loan transaction we consummated in November 2009 (the “November 2009 Term Loan Note”), as amended on November 30, 2010, has a principal balance of $1,750,000 and bears interest at a rate of 10% per annum, which is also payable on maturity. The November 2009 Term Loan Note has a stated maturity date of November 30, 2011. Upon the maturity of the November 2009 Term Loan Note, by acceleration or otherwise, interest on unpaid amounts shall thereafter be payable at the rate of 12% per annum default interest, until the obligation is paid in full. Any regular interest or default interest not paid when due under the November 2009 Term Loan Note shall be added to the principal of the November 2009 Term Loan Note. We may from time-to-time prepay any amount due under the November 2009 Term Loan Note, in whole or in part, without penalty. The entire unpaid principal balance, together with accrued interest, shall become due and payable, without presentment, demand, protest, notice of protest or other notice of dishonor of any kind upon the occurrence of an “Event of Default,” as defined in our Loan Agreement with the lender.

The Amended June 2008 Note

A promissory note we originally issued in connection with the private placement we consummated in June 2008, as amended on December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2009 (the “Amended June 2008 Note”), which matured on December 31, 2010, has a principal balance of $1,716,411 (which amount includes interest accrued through December 31, 2009).  We are currently negotiating an extension of the maturity date of the Amended June 2008 Note, although there can be no assurance that the noteholder will agree to extend the maturity date of the Amended June 2008 Note on terms acceptable to us.  The Amended June 2008 Note had an interest rate of 8% through December 31, 2008, 10% through December 31, 2011, and currently bears interest at a rate of 15% per annum.  So long as we have any obligation under the Amended June 2008 Note, there are limitations on our ability to: (a) pay dividends or make other distributions on our capital stock; (b) redeem, repurchase or otherwise acquire any of our securities; (c) create, incur or assume any liability for borrowed money (except as is related to the completion of the construction of our new production facility); (d) sell, lease or otherwise dispose of any significant portion of its assets; (e) lend money, give credit or make advances; or (f) assume, guarantee, endorse, contingently agree to purchase or otherwise become liable upon the obligation of any other person or entity. The entire unpaid principal balance, together with accrued interest, shall become due and payable, without presentment, demand, protest, notice of protest or other notice of dishonor of any kind upon the occurrence of an “Event of Default,” as defined in the Amended June 2008 Note. Our repayment of amounts due under the Amended June 2008 Note is secured by a pledge of an aggregate of 2,104,950 shares of our common stock beneficially owned by Yang Yong Shan, our Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President.

Dividends

We have not paid any dividends. In all likelihood, we will use any earnings to develop our business and do not intend to declare dividends for the foreseeable future. Any decision to pay dividends on our common stock in the future will be made by our board of directors on the basis of earnings, financial requirements and other such conditions that may exist at that time. In addition, certain of our outstanding promissory notes contain restrictive covenants on our payment of dividends, as further described in “— Promissory Notes” above.
 
 
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Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments

Our contractual obligations, as of December 31, 2010, were as follows:

Payments Due By Period
 
Contractual obligations
 
Total
   
Less than
1 year
   
1-3 years
   
After
3-5 years
   
More than
5 years
 
Equipment purchase
 
$
486,194
   
$
486,194
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Construction contract
   
506,613
     
506,613
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Debt Obligations
   
6,774,266
     
6,774,266
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Capital leases
   
5,057,288
     
2,022,915
     
3,034,373
     
-
     
-
 
Operating leases
   
158,356
     
158,356
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Advertising contract
   
90,877
     
90,877
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
Total:
 
$
13,073,594
   
$
10,039,221
     
3,034,373
     
-
     
-
 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

We have established various accounting policies that govern the application of accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S., which were utilized in the preparation of our financial statements.  Certain accounting policies involve significant judgments and assumptions by management that have a material impact on the carrying value of certain assets and liabilities.  Management considers such accounting policies to be critical accounting policies.  The judgments and assumptions used by management are based on historical experience and other factors, which are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.  Because of the nature of the judgments and assumptions made by management, actual results could differ from these judgments and estimates, which could have a material impact on the carrying values of assets and liabilities and the results of operations.

While our significant accounting policies are more fully described in Note 3 to our financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, we believe that the following accounting policies are the most critical to aid you in fully understanding and evaluating our reported financial results and affect the more significant judgments and estimates that we use in the preparation of our financial statements.

Long Lived Assets

Our long-lived assets and other assets (consisting of property and equipment and purchased intangible assets) are reviewed for impairment in accordance with the guidance of the FASB Topic ASC 360, “Property, Plant, and Equipment”, and FASB ASC Topic 205 “Presentation of Financial Statements ”.  We test for impairment losses on long-lived assets used in operations whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable.  Recoverability of an asset to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to the future undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the asset.  If such asset is considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value.  Impairment evaluations involve management’s estimates on asset useful lives and future cash flows.  Actual useful lives and cash flows could be different from those estimated by management which could have a material effect on our reporting results and financial positions.  Fair value is determined through various valuation techniques including discounted cash flow models, quoted market values and third-party independent appraisals, as considered necessary.  Through December 31, 2010, we had not experienced impairment losses on our long-lived assets. However, there can be no assurances that demand for our products or services will continue, which could result in an impairment of long-lived assets in the future.
 
 
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Revenue Recognition

Revenue is recognized in when the following criteria are met: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; (2) the service has been rendered; (3) the selling price is fixed or determinable; and (4) collection of the resulting receivable is reasonably assured.

Interest income is recognized when earned, taking into account the average principal amounts outstanding and the interest rates applicable.

As of December 31, 2010, we had no sales or contracts that included multiple deliverables that would fall under accounting guidance.

Freestanding Financial Instruments with Characteristics of Both Liabilities and Equity

In accordance with accounting guidance FASB Topic ASC 825, we account for financial instruments as a liability if it embodies an obligation to repurchase the issuer’s equity shares, or is indexed to such an obligation, and that requires or may require the issuer to settle the obligation by transferring assets.  Freestanding financial instruments are financial instruments that are entered into separately and apart from any of the entity's other financial instruments or equity transactions, or that is entered into in conjunction with some other transaction and is legally detachable and separately exercisable.  As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, there were no financial instruments recorded as liability.

Share-based compensation

For purposes of determining the variables used in the calculation of stock compensation expense under the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 505, “Equity” and FASB ASC Topic 718, “Compensation — Stock Compensation,” we perform an analysis of current market data and historical company data to calculate an estimate of implied volatility, the expected term of the option and the expected forfeiture rate. With the exception of the expected forfeiture rate, which is not an input, we use these estimates as variables in the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Depending upon the number of stock options granted, any fluctuations in these calculations could have a material effect on the results presented in our consolidated statement of income and other comprehensive income. In addition, any differences between estimated forfeitures and actual forfeitures could also have a material impact on our financial statements.

There was $637,133 and $265,825 share-based compensation in the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Recent accounting pronouncements

Refer to Note 3 to the Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, which discusses new accounting pronouncements we adopted during 2010, as well as accounting pronouncements recently issued or proposed but not yet required to be adopted.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We are not a party to any off-balance sheet arrangements.
 
 
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Item 7A.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act and are not required to provide the information under this item.

Item 8.  Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.

Financial Statements for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 (see pages F-1 through F-34 hereof).

 
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EMERALD DAIRY INC.

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2010

CONTENTS
 
Independent Auditors’ Report of Windes & McClaughry Accountancy Corporation
F-2
   
Consolidated Balance Sheet
F-3
   
Consolidated Statements of Operations
F-4
   
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
F-5
   
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
F-6
   
Footnotes to Consolidated Financial Statements
F-7 - F-34
 
 
F-1

 
 
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
 
 
 
To the Board of Directors and
Stockholders of Emerald Dairy, Inc.:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Emerald Dairy, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders’ equity and accumulated other comprehensive income and cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2010.  Emerald Dairy, Inc’s management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about 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 company’s 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, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Emerald Dairy, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, and the results of their operations and their cash flows the each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2010, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
 
 
/s/ Windes & McClaughry
Windes & McClaughry Accountancy Corporation
Long Beach, California
April 15, 2011
 
 
 
F-2

 
 
Emerald Dairy Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheet
December 31, 2010

   
2010
   
2009
 
             
ASSETS
           
             
Current Assets
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 17,131,274     $ 13,486,429  
Trade accounts receivable,net
    8,220,622       7,223,016  
Inventory, net
    1,052,594       1,298,488  
Advances to equipment supplier
    10,154,264       3,710,707  
Advances to suppliers and other receivables
    2,607,069       1,221,151  
Deposits
    90,877       71,598  
Total current assets
    39,256,700       27,011,389  
                 
Property, plant and equipment
               
Property, plant and equipment, net
    23,039,183       5,946,330  
Contruction in progress
    875,934       8,772,931  
      23,915,117       14,719,261  
                 
Intangible assets, net
    1,348,161       1,341,534  
                 
    $ 64,519,978     $ 43,072,184  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
                 
Current Liabilities
               
Accounts payable
  $ 5,523,712     $ 2,308,866  
Accrued expenses
    1,072,655       608,932  
Notes payable, net of debt discount of $38,116 and $729,830 at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively
    6,358,295       5,843,472  
Taxes payable
    539,332       704,056  
Current portion of long-term lease
    1,171,566       -  
Loan from shareholder
    217,294       210,142  
Total current liabilities
    14,882,854       9,675,468  
                 
Long-term lease payable
    2,468,984       -  
                 
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 19)
               
                 
Stockholders' Equity
               
Preferred stock ($0.001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding at December 31, 2010 and 2009)
    -       -  
Common stock ($0.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 35,976,575 and 34,890,267 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively)
    35,977       34,890  
Treasury Stock (1,944,444 shares at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively)
    (1,944 )     (1,944 )
Additional paid-in capital
    26,007,743       17,003,093  
Retained earnings (of which $3,191,614 and $1,834,742 are restricted at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, for common welfare reserves)
    17,431,350       14,318,425  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    3,695,014       2,042,252  
Total stockholders' equity
    47,168,140       33,396,716  
                 
    $ 64,519,978     $ 43,072,184  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 
F-3

 

Emerald Dairy Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Operations
For the Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
             
Sales
  $ 55,269,755     $ 44,729,276  
                 
Cost of Goods Sold
    28,181,754       24,056,601  
                 
Gross Profit
    27,088,001       20,672,675  
                 
Operating Expenses
               
Selling expenses
    12,683,225       10,047,861  
Administrative expenses
    3,141,843       3,271,892  
Liquidated damages
    5,021,669       -  
Depreciation and amortization
    288,267       178,281  
Total operating expenses
    21,135,004       13,498,034  
                 
Other Income (Expense)
               
Interest income
    4,698       6,187  
Interest expense
    (1,157,923 )     (236,226 )
Loss on extinguishment of debt
    -       (1,405,052 )
Total other income (expense)
    (1,153,225 )     (1,635,091 )
                 
Net Income Before Provision for Income Tax
    4,799,772       5,539,550  
                 
Provision for Income Taxes
               
Current
    1,686,847       1,327,527  
      1,686,847       1,327,527  
                 
Net Income
  $ 3,112,925     $ 4,212,023  
                 
Basic Earnings Per Share
  $ 0.09     $ 0.14  
                 
Basic Weighted  Average Shares Outstanding
    33,741,628       30,661,333  
                 
Diluted Earnings Per Share
  $ 0.09     $ 0.14  
                 
Diluted Weighted  Average Shares Outstanding
    34,179,615       31,001,248  
                 
                 
The Components of Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
               
Net Income
  $ 3,112,925     $ 4,212,023  
Foreign currency translation adjustment
    2,504,185       (26,236 )
Income tax related to other comprehensive income
    (851,423 )     8,920  
                 
Comprehensive Income
  $ 4,765,687     $ 4,194,707  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 
F-4

 
 
Emerald Dairy Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
For the Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009

    
Common Stock
                     
Accumulated
       
   
Number
               
Additional
         
Other
   
Total
 
   
of
   
Par
   
Treasury
   
Paid-In
   
Retained
   
Comprehensive
   
Stockholders'
 
   
Shares
   
Value
   
Stock
   
Capital
   
Earnings
   
Income
   
Equity
 
                                           
Balance at December 31, 2008
    31,243,776     $ 31,244     $ (1,944 )   $ 8,225,922     $ 10,106,402     $ 2,059,568     $ 20,421,192  
                                                         
Warrants exercised
    2,614,222       2,614       -       4,430,977       -       -       4,433,591  
Stock option expense
    -       -       -       265,825       -       -       265,825  
Stock issued for services
    256,436       256       -       426,048       -       -       426,304  
Stock issued for liquidated damages
    775,833       776       -       1,374,111       -       -       1,374,887  
Warrants issued for services
    -       -       -       302,083       -       -       302,083  
Warrants issued as loan discount
    -       -       -       1,974,152       -       -       1,974,152  
Modifcation of warrants
    -       -       -       3,975       -       -       3,975  
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax
    -       -       -       -       -       (17,316 )     (17,316 )
Net income for the Year ended December 31, 2009
    - -       - -       -       -       4,212,023       -       4,212,023  
                                                         
Balance at December 31, 2009
    34,890,267       34,890       (1,944 )     17,003,093       14,318,425       2,042,252       33,396,716  
                                                         
Modification of warrants
    -       -       -       5,021,669       -       -       5,021,669  
Warrants exercised
    1,056,905       1,057       -       1,174,778       -       -       1,175,835  
Stock option expense
    -       -       -       637,133       -       -       637,133  
Stock returned by shareholder
    (180,000 )     (180 )     -       180       -       -       -  
Stock issued for services
    194,403       195       -       265,812       -       -       266,007  
Stock issued for loan extension
    15,000       15       -       18,835       -       -       18,850  
Warrants issued as loan discount
    -       -       -       996,873       -       -       996,873  
Warrants issued for services
    -       -       -       889,370       -       -       889,370  
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax
    -       -       -       -       -       1,652,762       1,652,762  
Net income for the Year ended December 31, 2010
    -       -       -       -       3,112,925       -       3,112,925  
                                                      -  
Balance at December 31, 2010
    35,976,575     $ 35,977     $ (1,944 )   $ 26,007,743     $ 17,431,350     $ 3,695,014     $ 47,168,140  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 
F-5

 

Emerald Dairy Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009

   
2010
   
2009
 
             
Cash flows from operating activities
           
Net Income
  $ 3,112,925     $ 4,212,023  
Adjustments to reconcile net cash provided by operating activities
               
Depreciation and amortization
    657,508       538,626  
Amortization of loan discount
    734,864       102,159  
Loss on extinquishment of debt
    -       1,405,052  
Capitalized interest
    (1,502,391 )     (552,683 )
Stock issued for services
    34,657       66,304  
Warrants modified for liquidated damages
    5,021,669       -  
Warrants modified for services
    -       3,975  
Warrants issued for services
    809,379       -  
Warrants issued for loan costs
    79,991       302,083  
Incentive stock options
    637,133       265,825  
Net change in assets and liabilities
               
Trade accounts receivable
    (759,872 )     (1,080,391 )
Inventory
    288,632       (415,773 )
Advances to suppliers and other receivables
    (861,530 )     (311,638 )
Deposits
    (16,922 )     2,972  
Accounts payable
    3,389,053       (953,286 )
Accrued expenses
    443,681       920,053  
Advances from employees
    -       (248,278 )
Taxes payable
    (187,897 )     223,903  
                 
Net cash provided by operating activities
    11,880,880       4,480,926  
                 
Cash flows from investing activities
               
Deposit on equipment and construction
    (6,805,621 )     -  
Construction in progress
    (7,786,931 )     (5,739,364 )
Purchases of fixed assets and intangibles
    (41,509 )     (349,244 )
                 
Net cash used in investing activities
    (14,634,061 )     (6,088,608 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities
               
Advances on notes payable
    1,180,000       3,325,000  
Repayments of notes payable
    (520,614 )     -  
Advances on sale-leaseback
    5,648,881       -  
Repayments of sale-leaseback
    (1,011,458 )     -  
Exercise of warrants
    296,408       4,433,591  
                 
Net cash provided by financing activities
    5,593,217       7,758,591  
                 
Effect of exchange rate
    804,809       (8,068 )
                 
Net increase in cash
    3,644,845       6,142,841  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    13,486,429       7,343,588  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 17,131,274     $ 13,486,429  
                 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
               
                 
Interest paid
  $ 638,819     $ -  
                 
Enterprise income taxes paid
  $ -     $ -  
                 
Supplemental disclosure of noncash investing and financing activities
               
Warrants issued as loan discount
  $ 996,873     $ 569,100  
Warrants issued as loan issuance costs
  $ 79,991     $ 302,083  
Warrants issued on extinguishment of debt
  $ -     $ 1,405,052  
Warrants issued for services
  $ 809,379     $ -  
Stock issued for services
  $ 34,657     $ 426,304  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
 
 
 
F-6

 
 
Emerald Dairy Inc. and Subsidiaries
Footnotes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2010 and 2009

1.      Description of Business

Emerald Dairy, Inc. (“Company”), a Nevada corporation, is a producer of milk powder, rice powder and soybean milk powder in the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”), through its wholly owned subsidiaries. Through the Company’s network of over 1,200 salespeople, the Company’s products are distributed throughout 20 provinces in the PRC, and sold in over 6,500 retail outlets.

The Company’s subsidiary, American International Dairy Holdings, Inc. (“AIDH”), a Nevada corporation, was formed in 2005 for the purpose of acquiring the stock in Heilongjiang Xing An Ling Dairy, Co. (“XAL”), a corporation formed on September 8, 2003 in Heilongjiang Providence, pursuant to the laws of the PRC. XAL is a dairy company engaged in manufacturing of milk powder, soybean powder and rice powder. On May 30, 2005, AIDH acquired  XAL, pursuant to a Share Transfer Agreement. This transaction was treated as a recapitalization of XAL for financial reporting purposes. The effect of this recapitalization was rolled back to the inception of XAL for financial reporting purposes.
 
Prior to September 23, 2006, XAL owned 57.69% of Heilongjiang Be’ian Nongken Changxing LvBao Dairy Limited Liability Company (“LvBao”), with the remaining balance being held by the Company’s sole shareholder. On September 23, 2006, the remaining 42.31% ownership in LvBao was transferred to XAL and was treated as an additional capital contribution. The effect of this contribution by the sole shareholder was rolled back to September 8, 2003 for financial reporting purposes. LvBao was formed on January 20, 2000 and is engaged in manufacturing and sales of dairy products.

On May 22, 2008, the Company formed a new wholly-owned subsidiary, Hailun Xinganling Dairy Co., Ltd. (“HXD”), pursuant to the laws of the PRC. In July 2008, HXD commenced construction of a production facility in Hailun City, Heilongjiang Province, PRC. During the fourth fiscal quarter of 2010 HXD started the manufacture of the Company's milk powder, soybean powder and rice powder products at this new facility.

2.      Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements

XAL, LvBao and HXD maintain their books and accounting records in Renminbi (“RMB”).

The Company operates in one operating segment in accordance with accounting guidance FASB ASC Topic 280, “Segment Reporting.”  The Company’s Chief Executive Officer has been identified as the chief operating decision maker, as defined by FASB ASC Topic 280.

The financial statements have been prepared in order to present the consolidated financial position and consolidated results of operations in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”) and are expressed in terms of US dollars (see paragraph “Foreign Currency” below).

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries, AIDH, XAL, LvBao and HXD. All inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

3.      Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates - The preparation of these consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S.”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of net sales and expenses during the reported periods.

Significant estimates and assumptions by management include, among others, values and lives assigned to acquired intangible assets, reserves for customer returns and allowances, uncollectible accounts receivable, slow moving, obsolete and/or damaged inventory, deferred tax assets, property, plant and equipment, reserve for employee benefit obligations, stock warrant valuation, income tax uncertainties and other uncertainties. Actual results may differ from these estimates.  The current economic environment has increased the degree of uncertainty inherent in these estimates and assumptions.
 
 
F-7

 
 
Emerald Dairy Inc. and Subsidiaries
Footnotes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2010 and 2009

Cash and Cash Equivalents - Cash and cash equivalents represent cash on hand, demand deposits and all highly liquid investments placed with banks or other financial institutions with original maturities of three months or less. Substantially all of the Company’s cash is held in bank accounts in the PRC and is not protected by Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insurance, or any other similar insurance. Accounts held at U.S. financial institutions are insured by the FDIC up to $250,000. As of December 31, 2010, no U.S. balances are in excess of insured amounts. Given the current economic environment and risks in the banking industry, there is a risk that the deposits may not be readily available or covered by such insurance.

Inventory - Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the weighted average method. Market value represents the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs necessary to complete the sale.

Raw materials consist of raw milk, soybeans, rice and rice powder. Work in process consists of materials and products in process of conversion to powder but not yet packaged.

The cost of inventory comprises all costs of purchases, costs of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing the inventory to its present location and condition. The costs of conversion of inventory include fixed and variable production overheads, taking into account the stage of completion.

Trade Accounts Receivable - Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. Amounts collected on trade accounts receivable are included in net cash provided by operating activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses inherent in its accounts receivable portfolio. In establishing the required allowance, management considers historical losses, current receivables aging, and existing industry and PRC economic data. The Company reviews its allowance for doubtful accounts monthly. Past due balances over 90 days and over a specified amount are reviewed individually for collectibility. Account balances are charged off against the allowance after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote. At December 31, 2010 and 2009 there was no allowance for doubtful accounts based on the review of the above factors. There were no write-off’s for 2010 and 2009, respectively. The Company does not have any off-balance-sheet credit exposure related to its customers.

Advances to Suppliers - In order to insure a steady supply of raw materials, the Company is required from time to time to make cash advances when placing its purchase orders.

Property and Equipment - Property and equipment is stated at the historical cost, less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation on property, plant, and equipment is provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets after taking into account any salvage value as follows:
 
Buildings
 
30 years
Communication equipment, plant and machinery
 
10 - 30 years
Motor vehicles
 
10 years
Dairy cows
 
5 years
Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment
 
5 - 10 years
 
Expenditures for renewals and betterments are capitalized, while repairs and maintenance costs are normally charged to the statement of operations in the year in which they are incurred. In situations where it can be clearly demonstrated that the expenditure has resulted in an increase in the future economic benefits expected to be obtained from the use of the asset, the expenditure is capitalized as an additional cost of the asset.

Upon sale or disposal of an asset, the historical cost and related accumulated depreciation or amortization of such asset were removed from their respective accounts and any gain or loss is recorded in the statements of operations.
 
 
F-8

 
 
Emerald Dairy Inc. and Subsidiaries
Footnotes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2010 and 2009

Intangible Assets - Intangible assets consist of land use rights acquired by the Company and are amortized on a straight line basis over the lives of the rights agreements, which is fifty years and purchased patents which are amortized on a straight line basis over the remaining life of the patents which is five years.

Long Lived Assets - The Company’s long-lived assets and other assets (consisting of property and equipment and purchased intangible assets) are reviewed for impairment in accordance with the guidance of the FASB Topic ASC 360, “Property, Plant, and Equipment”,  and FASB ASC Topic 205 “ Presentation of Financial Statements ”.  The Company tests for impairment losses on long-lived assets used in operations whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of an asset to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to the future undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If such asset is considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value. Impairment evaluations involve management’s estimates on asset useful lives and future cash flows.  Actual useful lives and cash flows could be different from those estimated by management which could have a material effect on our reporting results and financial positions.  Fair value is determined through various valuation techniques including discounted cash flow models, quoted market values and third-party independent appraisals, as considered necessary. Through December 31, 2010, the Company had not experienced impairment losses on its long-lived assets. However, there can be no assurances that demand for the Company’s products or services will continue, which could result in an impairment of Long-Lived assets in the future.

Construction-in-Progress - Plant and production lines currently under development are accounted for as construction-in-progress. Construction-in-progress is recorded at acquisition cost, including land rights cost, development expenditure, professional fees and the interest expenses capitalized during the course of construction for the purpose of financing the project. Upon completion and readiness for use of the project, the cost of construction-in-progress is to be transferred to fixed assets, at which time depreciation will commence. As of December 31, 2010, the Company has incurred and capitalized into construction-in-progress $16,269,291 of construction costs and $2,210,186 of capitalized interest. The Company transferred $17,603,543 of completed construction costs to fixed assets during the year ended December 31, 2010. The estimated cost to be incurred in 2011 to complete the project is approximately $1,070,000.

Capitalized Interest – The Company’s policy is to capitalize interest costs on debt during the construction of major projects exceeding one year.  A reconciliation of total interest cost to interest expense as reported in the consolidated statements of income for 2010 and 2009 is as follows:

   
2010
   
2009
 
Interest cost capitalized
 
$
1,502,391
   
$
552,683
 
Interest cost charged to income
   
1,157,923
     
236,226
 
   
$
2,660,314
   
$
788,909
 

Foreign Currency - The Company’s principal country of operations is China. The financial position and results of operations of the Company are determined using the local currency (“Renminbi” or “Yuan”) as the functional currency. The results of operations denominated in foreign currency are translated at the average rate of exchange during the reporting period.
 
Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the balance sheet date are translated at the exchange rates prevailing at the balance sheet date. The registered equity capital denominated in the functional currency is translated at the historical rate of exchange at the time of capital contribution. All translation adjustments resulting from the translation of the financial statements into US Dollars are dealt with as a separate component within stockholders’ equity. Translation adjustments net of tax totaled $1,652,762 and $(17,316), for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, the exchange rate was 6.6023 Yuan and 6.827 Yuan per US Dollar, respectively.
 
 
F-9

 
 
Emerald Dairy Inc. and Subsidiaries
Footnotes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2010 and 2009

Revenue Recognition - Revenue is recognized in when the following criteria are met: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; (2) the service has been rendered; (3) the selling price is fixed or determinable; and (4) collection of the resulting receivable is reasonably assured.

Interest income is recognized when earned, taking into account the average principal amounts outstanding and the interest rates applicable.

As of December 31, 2010, the Company had no sales or contracts that included multiple deliverables that would fall under accounting guidance.

Sales Returns - The Company does not allow return of products except for unsold products after expiration date and for products that were damaged during shipment. The total amount of returned product is less than 0.05% of total sales. The cost of unsold products and damaged products are netted against sales and cost of goods sold, respectively.

Research and Development Costs – Research and development costs are expenses as incurred.

Advertising - The Company expenses advertising costs the first time the respective advertising takes place. These costs were included in selling expenses. The total advertising expenses incurred for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 were $1,697,274 and $984,907, respectively.

Product Display Fees - The Company has entered into a number of agreements with the resellers of its products, whereby the Company pays the reseller an agreed upon amount to display its products. The Company has reduced sales by the amounts paid under these agreements. For the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, these totaled $1,671,271 and $1,566,726, respectively.

Shipping and Handling Costs - The Company's shipping and handling costs are included in cost of sales for all periods presented.

Earnings Per Share - Basic net earnings per common stock is computed by dividing net earnings applicable to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net earnings per common stock is determined using the weighted-average number of common stock outstanding during the period, adjusted for the dilutive effect of common stock equivalents, using the treasury stock method, consisting of shares that might be issued upon exercise of common stock warrants. In periods where losses are reported, the weighted-average number of common stock outstanding excludes common stock equivalents, because their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.

Basic earnings per share is based on the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding. Earnings per share, assuming dilution, is based on the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding adjusted for the effects of common stock that may be issued as a result of the following types of potentially dilutive instruments:

 
·
warrants,

 
·
employee stock options, and
 
 
·
other equity awards, which include long-term incentive awards.

The FASB Topic ASC 260, “Earnings Per Share”, requires the Company to include additional shares in the computation of earnings per share, assuming dilution.  The additional shares included in diluted earnings per share represents the number of shares that would be issued if all of the Company’s outstanding dilutive instruments were converted into common stock.
 
 
F-10

 
 
Emerald Dairy Inc. and Subsidiaries
Footnotes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2010 and 2009

Diluted earnings per share are based on the assumption that all dilutive options were converted or exercised. Dilution is computed by applying the treasury stock method. Under this method, options are assumed to be exercised at the time of issuance, and as if funds obtained thereby were used to purchase common stock at the average market price during the period.

Taxation - Taxation on profits earned in the PRC has been calculated on the estimated assessable profits for the year at the rates of taxation prevailing in the PRC in which the Company operates after taking into effect the benefits from any special tax credits or “tax holidays” allowed in the country of operations.

The Company accounts for income tax under the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 740, “Income Taxes”, which requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of the events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. Deferred income taxes are recognized for all significant temporary differences between tax and financial statements bases of assets and liabilities. Valuation allowances are established against net deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized.

The Company does not have any long-term deferred tax assets or liabilities in China that will exist once the tax holiday (See Note 12) expires. The Company does not have any significant deferred tax asset or liabilities that relate to tax jurisdictions not covered by the tax holiday.
 
The Company does not accrue United States income tax on unremitted earnings from foreign operations, as it is the Company’s intention to invest these earnings in the foreign operations indefinitely.

Enterprise income tax

Under the Provisional Regulations of The People’s Republic of China Concerning Income Tax on Enterprises promulgated by the State Council which came into effect on January 1, 1994, income tax is payable by a Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprise at a rate of 15% of their taxable income. Preferential tax treatment may, however, be granted pursuant to any law or regulations from time to time promulgated by the State Council. XAL enjoyed a 100% exemption from enterprise income taxes starting on January 10, 2006 due to its classification as a “Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprise. On March 16, 2007, the PRC enacted a new Enterprise Income Tax Law for the purpose of unifying the tax treatment of domestic and foreign enterprises. This new law eliminates the preferential tax treatment for new Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprises but allows previously granted exemptions to stay in place through 2012, with the exception that the statutory tax rate will increase by 2% per year from 15% in 2006 to 25% by 2012. This exemption ended on January 10, 2008, at which time XAL qualified under the current tax structure for a 50% reduction in the statutory enterprise income tax rates for an additional three years.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferred tax assets, including tax loss and credit carryforwards, and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect of deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Deferred income tax expense represents the change during the period in the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities. The components of the deferred tax assets and liabilities are individually classified as current and noncurrent based on their characteristics. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

A provision has not been made at December 31, 2010 for U.S. or additional foreign withholding taxes on approximately $35,470,076 of undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries because it is the present intention of management to reinvest the undistributed earnings indefinitely in foreign operations. Generally, such earnings become subject to U.S. tax upon the remittance of dividends and under certain other circumstances. It is not practicable to estimate the amount of deferred tax liability on such undistributed earnings.
 
 
F-11

 
 
Emerald Dairy Inc. and Subsidiaries
Footnotes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2010 and 2009

In 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued accounting guidance which clarified prior accounting guidance by defining a criterion that an individual income tax position must meet for any part of the benefit of that position to be recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements and provides guidance on measurement, derecognition, classification, accounting for interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. In accordance with the transition provisions, the Company adopted this accounting guidance effective January 1, 2007.

The Company recognizes that virtually all tax positions in the PRC are not free of some degree of uncertainty due to tax law and policy changes by the PRC. However, the Company cannot reasonably quantify political risk factors and thus must depend on guidance issued by current PRC officials.

Based on all known facts and circumstances and current tax law, the Company believes that the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2010, is not material to its results of operations, financial condition or cash flows. The Company also believes that the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2010, if recognized, would not have a material effect on its effective tax rate. The Company further believes that there are no tax positions for which it is reasonably possible, based on current Chinese tax law and policy, that the unrecognized tax benefits will significantly increase or decrease over the next 12 months producing, individually or in the aggregate, a material effect on the Company’s results of operations, financial condition or cash flows. Generally, years beginning after fiscal 2006, the Company is open to examination by PRC and U.S. taxing authorities.
 
Value added tax

The Provisional Regulations of The People’s Republic of China Concerning Value Added Tax promulgated by the State Council came into effect on January 1, 1994. Under these regulations and the Implementing Rules of the Provisional Regulations of The People’s Republic of China Concerning Value Added Tax, value added tax is imposed on goods sold in or imported into the PRC and on processing, repair and replacement services provided within the PRC.

Value added tax payable in the PRC is charged on an aggregated basis at a rate of 13% or 17% (depending on the type of goods involved) on the full price collected for the goods sold or, in the case of taxable services provided, at a rate of 17% on the charges for the taxable services provided, but excluding, in respect of both goods and services, any amount paid in respect of value added tax included in the price or charges, and less any deductible value added tax already paid by the taxpayer on purchases of goods and services in the same financial year.

Warrants - The Company evaluates its warrants on an ongoing basis considering the accounting guidance of FASB Topic ASC 825, which establishes standards for issuers of financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity related to the classification and measurement of those instruments. The warrants are evaluated considering the accounting guidance of FASB Topic ASC 815, which establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, and for hedging activities. 

Freestanding Financial Instruments with Characteristics of Both Liabilities and Equity - In accordance with accounting guidance FASB Topic ASC 825, the Company accounts for financial instruments as a liability if it embodies an obligation to repurchase the issuer’s equity shares, or is indexed to such an obligation, and that requires or may require the issuer to settle the obligation by transferring assets. Freestanding financial instruments are financial instruments that are entered into separately and apart from any of the entity's other financial instruments or equity transactions, or that is entered into in conjunction with some other transaction and is legally detachable and separately exercisable. As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, there were no financial instruments recorded as liability.

Retirement Benefit Costs - According to the PRC regulations on pensions, the Company contributes to a defined contribution retirement program organized by the municipal government in the province in which the Company was registered and all qualified employees are eligible to participate in the program. Contributions to the program are calculated at 23.5% of the employees’ salaries above a fixed threshold amount and the employees contribute 2% to 8% while the Company contributes the balance contribution of 21.5% to 15.5%. The Company has no other material obligation for the payment of retirement benefits beyond the annual contributions under this program.
 
 
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Emerald Dairy Inc. and Subsidiaries
Footnotes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2010 and 2009

Comprehensive Income - Total comprehensive income is defined as all changes in shareholders' equity during a period, other than those resulting from investments by and distributions to shareholders (i.e., issuance of equity securities and dividends).  Generally, for the Company, total comprehensive income equals net income plus or minus adjustments for currency translation.  Total comprehensive income represent the activity for a period net of related tax and were $1,652,762 and $(17,316) for the year ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

While total comprehensive income is the activity in a period and is largely driven by net earnings in that period, accumulated other comprehensive income or loss (“AOCI”) represents the cumulative balance of other comprehensive income as of the balance sheet date.  For the Company, AOCI is primarily the cumulative balance related to the currency adjustments and increased overall equity by $3,695,014 and $2,042,252 as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Share-based Compensation - For purposes of determining the variables used in the calculation of stock compensation expense under the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 505, “Equity ” and FASB ASC Topic 718, “Compensation — Stock Compensation,” the Company performs an analysis of current market data and historical Company data to calculate an estimate of implied volatility, the expected term of the option and the expected forfeiture rate. With the exception of the expected forfeiture rate, which is not an input, the Company uses these estimates as variables in the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Depending upon the number of stock options granted, any fluctuations in these calculations could have a material effect on the results presented in the Company’s consolidated statement of income and other comprehensive income. In addition, any differences between estimated forfeitures and actual forfeitures could also have a material impact on our financial statements.

There was $637,133 and $265,825 share-based compensation in the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments - The Company applies the provisions of accounting guidance, FASB Topic ASC 825 that requires all entities to disclose the fair value of financial instruments, both assets and liabilities recognized and not recognized on the balance sheet, for which it is practicable to estimate fair value, and defines fair value of a financial instrument as the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties.  As of December 31, 2010 and 2009 the fair value of cash, trade accounts receivable, other receivables, accounts payable, notes payables, and other payable approximated carrying value due to the short maturity of the instruments, quoted market prices, or interest rates, which fluctuate with market rates.

Fair Value Measurements - Effective April 1, 2009, the FASB ASC Topic 825, “Financial Instruments,” requires disclosures about fair value of financial instruments in quarterly reports as well as in annual reports. 
 
The FASB ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value measurements.

Various inputs are considered when determining the fair value of the Company’s financial instruments. The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in these securities.  These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below.

 
·
Level 1 – observable market inputs that are unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

 
·
Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, credit risk, etc.).

 
·
Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Company’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of financial instruments).
 
The Company’s adoption of FASB ASC Topic 825 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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Emerald Dairy Inc. and Subsidiaries
Footnotes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2010 and 2009
 
The carrying value of financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value is measured on a recurring or nonrecurring basis. Financial assets and liabilities measured on a non-recurring basis are those that are adjusted to fair value when a significant event occurs. The Company had no financial assets or liabilities carried and measured on a nonrecurring basis during the reporting periods. Financial assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis are those that are adjusted to fair value each time a financial statement is prepared. The Company had no financial assets and/or liabilities carried at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2010.

The availability of inputs observable in the market varies from instrument to instrument and depends on a variety of factors including the type of instrument, whether the instrument is actively traded, and other characteristics particular to the transaction. For many financial instruments, pricing inputs are readily observable in the market, the valuation methodology used is widely accepted by market participants, and the valuation does not require significant management discretion. For other financial instruments, pricing inputs are less observable in the market and may require management judgment.

Accounting Pronouncements
 
In January 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-06, “Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements”. ASU 2010-06 amends ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure” (“ASC 820”) to require a number of additional disclosures regarding fair value measurements. In addition to the new disclosure requirements, ASU 2010-06 also amends ASC 820 to clarify that reporting entities are required to provide fair value measurement disclosures for each class of assets and liabilities. Prior to the issuance of ASU 2010-06, the guidance in ASC 820 required separate fair value disclosures for each major category of assets and liabilities.
 
ASU 2010-06 also clarifies the requirement for entities to disclose information about both the valuation techniques and inputs used in estimating Level 2 and Level 3 fair value measurements. Except for the requirement to disclose information about purchases, sales, issuance and settlements in the reconciliation of recurring Level 3 measurements on a gross basis, all of the provisions of ASU 2010-06 are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009, or January 1, 2010 for the Company. The requirement to separately disclose purchases, sales, issuances and settlements of recurring Level 3 measurements does not become effective until fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010, or January 1, 2011 for the Company. The adoption of ASU 2010-06 is for disclosure purposes only and did not have any effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.
 
In October 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update, 2009-13, Revenue Recognition (Topic 605): “Multiple Deliverable Revenue Arrangements – A Consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force.”  This update provides application guidance on whether multiple deliverables exist, how the deliverables should be separated and how the consideration should be allocated to one or more units of accounting. This update establishes a selling price hierarchy for determining the selling price of a deliverable. The selling price used for each deliverable will be based on vendor-specific objective evidence, if available, third-party evidence if vendor-specific objective evidence is not available, or estimated selling price if neither vendor-specific or third-party evidence is available. On January 1, 2010 the Company adopted this amended accounting guidance.  The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

In June 2009, the FASB issued guidance related to accounting for transfers of financial assets. This guidance improves the information that a reporting entity provides in its financial reports about a transfer of financial assets; the effects of a transfer on its financial position, financial performance and cash flows; and a continuing interest in transferred financial assets. In addition, this guidance amends various ASC concepts with respect to accounting for transfers and servicing of financial assets and extinguishments of liabilities, including removing the concept of qualified special purpose entities.   This guidance must be applied to transfers occurring on or after the effective date. On January 1, 2010, the Company adopted this amended accounting guidance.  The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
 
 
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Emerald Dairy Inc. and Subsidiaries
Footnotes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2010 and 2009

In June 2009, the FASB issued guidance which amends certain ASC concepts related to consolidation of variable interest entities. Among other accounting and disclosure requirements, this guidance replaces the quantitative-based risks and rewards calculation for determining which enterprise has a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity with an approach focused on identifying which enterprise has the power to direct the activities of a variable interest entity and the obligation to absorb losses of the entity or the right to receive benefits from the entity. On January 1, 2010, the Company adopted this amended accounting guidance.  The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

4.      Concentrations of Business and Credit Risk

The Company conducts all of its primary trade in the PRC.  There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to successfully conduct its trade, and failure to do so would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows. Also, the success of the Company’s operations is subject to numerous contingencies, some of which are beyond management’s control. These contingencies include general economic conditions, price of raw material, competition, governmental and political conditions, and changes in regulations. Because the Company is dependent on foreign trade in PRC, the Company is subject to various additional political, economic and other uncertainties. Among other risks, the Company’s operations will be subject to risk of restrictions on transfer of funds, domestic and international customs, changing taxation policies, foreign exchange restrictions, and political and governmental regulations.

Substantially all of the Company’s bank accounts are in banks located in the PRC and are not covered by any type of protection similar to that provided by the FDIC on funds held in U.S. banks. Accounts held at U.S. financial institutions are insured by the FDIC up to $250,000. As of December 31, 2010 no U.S. cash balances are in excess of insured amounts.

Milk powder (not including subcontracting) is historically 75% to 80% of the Company’s total sales. Dairy product consumption in China has historically been lower than in many other countries in the world.  Growing interest in milk products in China is a relatively recent phenomenon which makes the market for the Company’s products less predictable.  Consumers may lose interest in the products.  As a result, achieving and maintaining market acceptance for our products will require substantial marketing efforts and the expenditure of significant funds to encourage dairy consumption in general, and the purchase of the Company’s products in particular.  There is substantial risk that the market may not accept or be receptive to the Company’s products.  Market acceptance of the Company’s current and proposed products will depend, in large part, upon its ability to inform potential customers that the distinctive characteristics of the Company’s products make them superior to competitive products and justify their pricing.  The Company’s current and proposed products may not be accepted by consumers or able to compete effectively against other premium or non-premium dairy products.  Lack of market acceptance would limit the Company’s revenues and profitability.

The Company operates in the PRC, which may give rise to significant foreign currency risks from fluctuations and the degree of volatility of foreign exchange rates between US dollars and the Chinese currency RMB.

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentration of credit risk consist principally of cash and trade accounts receivable, the balances of which are stated on the balance sheet. Concentration of credit risk with respect to trade accounts receivable is limited due to the Company's large number of diverse customers in different locations in the PRC. The Company does not require collateral or other security to support financial instruments subject to credit risk.

For the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, no single customer accounted for 10% or more of sales revenues.

Payments of dividends may be subject to some restrictions due to the fact that the operating activities are conducted in subsidiaries residing in the PRC; therefore in accordance with Rule 504/4.08 (e) (3) of Regulation S-X, the following are condensed parent company only financial statements for the two years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009.
 
 
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Emerald Dairy Inc. and Subsidiaries
Footnotes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2010 and 2009

EMERALD DAIRY, INC.
CONDENSED PARENT COMPANY ONLY BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2010 and 2009

   
2010
   
2009
 
Current assets:
           
Cash
 
$
129,148
   
$
661,628
 
Prepaid loan costs
   
23,211
     
828,725
 
Prepaid expenses
   
370,699
     
-
 
                 
Total current assets
   
523,058
     
1,490,353
 
                 
Property and equipment, net
   
12,740
     
11,785
 
                 
Investment in subsidiaries, reported on equity method
   
53,570,045
     
38,238,709
 
                 
Total assets
 
$
54,105,843
   
$
39,740,847
 
                 
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
 
$
579,408
   
$
500,659
 
Notes payable, net of debt discount of $38,116 and $729,830 at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively
   
6,358,295
     
5,843,472
 
                 
Total current liabilities
   
6,937,703
     
6,344,131
 
                 
Stockholders' equity:
               
Preferred Stock ($0.001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding at December 31, 2010)
   
-
     
-
 
Common stock, $.001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 35,976,575 and 34,890,267 shares issued and outstanding December 31, 2010 and 2009
   
35,977
     
34,890
 
Treasury stock (1,944,444 shares at December 31, 2010 and 2009)
   
(1,944
)
   
(1,944
)
Additional paid-in capital
   
26,007,743
     
17,003,093
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income
   
3,695,014
     
2,042,252
 
Retained earnings
   
17,431,350
     
14,318,425
 
Total stockholders' equity
   
47,168,140
     
33,396,716
 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
 
$
54,105,843
   
$
39,740,847
 
 
 
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Emerald Dairy Inc. and Subsidiaries
Footnotes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2010 and 2009
 
EMERALD DAIRY, INC.
CONDENSED PARENT COMPANY ONLY INCOME STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 and 2009

SALES
 
$
-
   
$
-
 
OPERATING AND ADMINISTRATIVE
               
EXPENSES:
               
General and administrative expenses
   
2,387,985
     
2,475,944
 
Liquidated damages
   
5,021,669
     
-
 
Loss from operations
   
(7,409,654
)
   
(2,475,944
)
                 
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
               
Interest income
   
826
     
1,993
 
Interest expense
   
(1,157,923
)
   
(236,226
)
Loss on extinguishment of debt
   
-
     
(1,405,052
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries
   
11,679,676
     
8,327,252
 
                 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
   
3,112,925
     
4,212,023
 
                 
(PROVISION FOR) BENEFIT FROM
               
INCOME TAXES
   
-
     
-
 
                 
NET INCOME
 
$
3,112,925
   
$
4,212,023
 

 
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Emerald Dairy Inc. and Subsidiaries
Footnotes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2010 and 2009
 
EMERALD DAIRY, INC.
CONDENSED PARENT COMPANY ONLY STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 and 2009
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
           
Net loss
 
$
3,112,925
   
$
4,212,023
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to operating activities -
               
Less : Equity in earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries
   
(11,679,676
)
   
(8,327,252
)
Depreciation
   
2,962
     
1,148
 
Amortization of loan discount
   
734,864
     
102,159
 
Loss on extinguishment of debt
   
-
     
1,405,052
 
Capitalized interest
   
(965,025
)
   
(552,683
Stock issued for services
   
34,657
     
66,304
 
Warrants issued for services
   
809,379
     
-
 
Warrants modified for liquidated damages
   
5,021,669
     
302,083
 
Warrants issued for loan costs
   
79,991
     
3,975
 
Incentive stock option expense
   
637,133
     
265,825
 
Net change in assets and liabilities
               
Prepaid expenses
   
434,815
     
(388,056
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
   
328,949
     
653,234
 
Net cash used in operating activities
   
(1,447,357
)
   
(2,256,188
)
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Purchase of fixed assets
   
(3,917
)
   
(10,099
)
Investments in subsidiaries
   
(37,000
)
   
(5,000,000
)
Net cash used in investing activities
   
(40,917
)
   
(5,019,099
)
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Exercise of warrants
   
296,408
     
4,433,591
 
Payments on notes payable
   
(520,614
)
   
-
 
Advances on notes payable
   
1,180,000
     
3,325,000
 
Net cash provided by financing activities
   
955,794
     
7,758,591
 
                 
Effect of exchange rate change on cash and cash equivalents
   
-
     
-
 
                 
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND EQUIVALENTS
   
(532,480
)
   
(492,304
)
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
   
661,628
     
169,327
 
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD
 
$
129,148
     
661,628
 
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
               
Interest paid
 
$
118,151
   
$
-
 
Income taxes paid
 
$
-
   
$
-
 
 
 
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Emerald Dairy Inc. and Subsidiaries
Footnotes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2010 and 2009

Emerald Dairy, Inc.
Notes to Condensed Parent Company Only Financial Statements
 
Note 1 - These condensed parent company only financial statements should be read in connection with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto.

The operations of the Company are located in the PRC. Accordingly, the Company’s business, financial condition, and results of operations may be influenced by the political, economic, and legal environments in the PRC, as well as by the general state of the PRC economy.

5.      Inventory

As of December 31, 2010 and 2009 inventory consisted of the following:

   
2010
   
2009
 
Raw materials
 
$
704,737
   
$
689,984
 
Work-in-process
   
307,069
     
579,806
 
Finished goods
   
31,553
     
20,365
 
Repair parts
   
9,235
     
8,333
 
   
$
1,052,594
   
$
1,298,488
 
 
6.      Advances to equipment supplier

As of December 31, 2010 and 2009 advances to equipment supplier consisted of $10,154,264 and $3,710,707, respectively, in advances on a contract to purchase equipment from a supplier for the Company’s second processing facility then under construction.  

7.      Advances to suppliers and other receivables

As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, advances to suppliers and other receivables consisted of the following:

   
2010
   
2009
 
Advances to milk suppliers
 
$
375,816
   
$
368,566
 
Other Receivables
   
4,544
     
-
 
Advances to staff
   
1,387
     
15,496
 
Prepaid loan costs
   
108,805
     
828,725
 
Deposit on lease
   
1,060,237
     
-
 
Prepaid expenses
   
1,056,280
     
8,364
 
   
$
2,607,069
   
$
1,221,151
 
 
8.      Deposits
 
As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, deposits consisted of the following:

   
2010
   
2009
 
Deposit on advertising contract
   
90,877
     
71,598
 
   
$
90,877
   
$
71,598
 

During the year ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, $71,598 and $74,614, respectively, of the advertising contract was completed and was recorded as advertising expense.
 
 
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Emerald Dairy Inc. and Subsidiaries
Footnotes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2010 and 2009

9.      Property, Plant, and Equipment

As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, property, plant, and equipment consisted of the following:

   
2010
   
2009
 
Building
 
$
17,378,577
   
$
3,767,984
 
Plant and Machinery
   
7,329,651
     
3,227,110
 
Motor vehicles
   
586,739
     
526,597
 
Dairy cows
   
266,695
     
253,439
 
Office equipment
   
82,686
     
76,616
 
     
25,644,348
     
7,851,746
 
Less: Accumulated depreciation
   
(2,605,165
)
   
(1,905,416
)
   
$
23,039,183
   
$
5,946,330
 
 
Depreciation expenses totaled $619,436 and $500,903 for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, of which $369,242 and $322,718 were included as a component of cost of goods sold for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

10.   Construction in progress

   
December 31,
2010
   
December 31,
2009
 
Construction in progress
 
$
875,934
   
$
8,772,931
 

Construction-in-progress represents construction and equipping of the Company’s new production facility in Hailun City.

11.   Intangible Assets

   
December 31,
2010
   
December 31,
2009
 
Land use rights
 
$
1,401,724
   
$
1,355,589
 
Patents
   
54,981
     
53,171
 
     
1,456,705
     
1,408,760
 
Less: Accumulated amortization
   
(108,544
)
   
(67,226
)
   
$
1,348,161
   
$
1,341,534
 
 
For the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, amortization expenses totaled $38,072 and $37,723, respectively.  Amortization expense is estimated to be $38,072 for each of the next five years.
 
12.   Income Taxes

On May 30, 2005, AIDH executed a Share Transfer Agreement with XAL, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the PRC. XAL applied to be as a foreign invested company right after the share transfer, which business license has been approved as a foreign invested company on January 10, 2006. According to Chinese taxation policy, there is a total income tax exemption for 2 years followed by a 50% reduction for 3 years applicable to foreign invested companies, Advanced Technology Companies or Software Development Companies. XAL is considered an Advanced Technology Company. Therefore the Company receives this income tax exemption policy from January 10, 2006 the date approval as a foreign invested company. The Company received a 100% tax holiday as of January 10, 2006. On January 10, 2008 the Company’s tax exemption was reduced to 50% of the prevailing tax rate and will continue at this reduced rate for three additional years.

LvBao is currently subject to the Enterprise income tax of 33%.
 
 
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Emerald Dairy Inc. and Subsidiaries
Footnotes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2010 and 2009

A reconciliation of the provision for income taxes with amounts determined by the U.S. federal income tax rate to income before income taxes is as follows.

The components of net income (loss) before provision for income tax consist of following:

   
Year Ended December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
U.S. Operations
 
$
(8,566,776
)
 
$
(4,115,258
)
Chinese Operations
   
13,366,549
     
9,654,808
 
   
$
4,799,773
   
$
5,539,550
 

The components of the provision for income taxes are approximately as follows:
 
   
Year Ended December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Federal, State and Local
 
$
-
   
$
-
 
People’s Republic of China -Federal and Local
   
1,686,800
     
1,327,500
 
   
$
1,686,800
   
$
1,327,500
 

The table below approximately summarizes the reconciliation of the Company’s income tax provision computed at the statutory U.S. Federal rate and the actual tax provision:
 
   
Year Ended December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Income tax provision at Federal statutory rate
 
$
1,631,800
     
1,883,400
 
State income taxes, net of Federal benefit
   
-
     
-
 
U.S. tax rate in excess of foreign tax rate
   
(1,203,000
)
   
(868,900
)
Abatement of foreign income taxes
   
(1,654,700
)
   
(1,086,200
)
Increase in valuation allowance
   
2,912,700
     
1,399,200
 
Tax provision
 
$
1,686,800
   
$
1,327,500
 

The Company had a U.S. net operating loss carryforward of approximately $14,852,000 as of December 31, 2010 which expires in 2030.

Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2010 and 2009 are as follows:

   
Year Ended December 31,
 
 Deferred tax assets:
 
2010
   
2009
 
Net operating loss carryforward
 
$
5,049,680
   
$
2,879,300
 
Valuation allowance 
   
(5,049,680
   
(2,879,300
Net deferred tax asset
 
$
-
   
$
-
 

The change in the valuation allowance as of December 31, 2010 and 2009 was $2,170,380 and $1,314,100, respectively.
 
 
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Emerald Dairy Inc. and Subsidiaries
Footnotes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2010 and 2009
 
The effects of the tax exemption per share were as follows:

   
Year Ended December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Tax savings
 
$
1,671,800
   
$
1,086,200
 
Benefit per share:
               
Basic
 
$
0.05
   
$
0.04
 
Diluted
 
$
0.05
   
$
0.04
 

 
Had the tax exemption not been in place for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company estimates the following proforma financial statement impact:

   
Year Ended December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Net income before tax provision, as reported
 
$
4,799,772
   
$
5,539,550
 
Less Tax provision not exempted
   
1,686,800
     
1,327,500
 
Less Tax provision exempted
   
1,671,800
     
1,086,200
 
Proforma Net income
 
$
1,441,172
   
$
3,125,850
 
Proforma Net income per share
               
Basic
 
$
0.04
   
$
0.10
 
Diluted
 
$
0.04
   
$
0.10
 
 
13.   Employee Retirement Benefits and Post Retirement Benefits

According to the Heilongjiang Provincial regulations on state pension program, both employees and employers have to contribute toward pensions. The pension contributions range from 2% to 8% that was contributed by individuals (employees), and the Company is required to make contributions to the state retirement plan based on 20% of the employees’ monthly basic salaries. Employees in the PRC are entitled to retirement benefits calculated with reference to their basic salaries on retirement and their length of service in accordance with a government managed benefits plan. The PRC government is responsible for the benefit liability to these retired employees. During the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, the Company contributed $113,630 and $151,051 in pension contributions.

14.   Accrued Expenses
 
At December 31, 2010 and 2009 accrued expenses consisted of:

   
2010
   
2009
 
Accrued payroll
 
72,567
   
$
306,011
 
Accrued interest
   
400,515
     
71,570
 
Accrued education funds
   
191,327
     
-
 
Economic development advance
   
45,439
     
43,943
 
Other payables
   
15,667
     
-
 
Accrued insurance
   
347,140
     
187,408
 
   
$
1,072,655
   
$
608,932
 
 
 
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Emerald Dairy Inc. and Subsidiaries
Footnotes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2010 and 2009
 
15.   Notes Payable
 
At December 31, 2010 and 2009 notes payable consisted of the following:

   
Year Ended December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Notes dated June 2008, due December 31, 2010 with a interest rate of 10% (1)
 
$
1,716,411
   
$
2,573,301
 
Notes dated November 10, 2008 due May 10, 2010 with a interest rate of 10%
   
-
     
500,000
 
Note dated November 30, 2009 due November 30, 2011 with a interest rate of 10%
   
1,750,000
     
1,750,000
 
Notes dated December 24, 2009 due February 22, 2010 with a interest rate of 10%, net of debt discount of $38,116 and $729,830 at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively
   
1,711,884
     
1,020,171
 
Note dated June 24, 2010 due June 24, 2011 with a interest rate of 10%
   
800,000
     
-
 
Note dated December 1, 2010 due December 1, 2011 with a interest rate of 10%
   
380,000
     
-
 
   
$
6,358,295
   
$
5,843,472
 
 
 
(1)
On April 6, 2010, the holder of a June 2008 note in the principal amount of $856,890 delivered a written request to the Company to apply the $879,427 balance due to him under his note (which balance included $22,536 (rounded) of accrued and unpaid interest) to the exercise of an aggregate of 872,856 amended warrants he received in connection with the warrant tender offer the Company consummated on March 17, 2010.  The Company’s board of directors approved the request and, accordingly, as of April 6, 2010, the noteholder exercised his amended warrants and his June 2008 note was deemed to have been repaid in full and canceled.  See Note 17, regarding the noteholder’s request to apply the principal and interest due to him under June 2008 note to the exercise of his amended warrants.

The Company is currently negotiating the extension of the June 2008 notes that were due December 31, 2010.

16.   Lease payable

On June 23, 2010, HXD entered into a sale and leaseback agreement pursuant to which the lessor purchased certain equipment from HXD located in HXD’s new milk powder production facility, for a purchase price of $5,161,176, (RMB 35,000,000); the lessor leased the equipment back to HXD for 36 monthly payments of $164,124, (RMB 1,112,991), a commission fee of $154,835 (RMB 1,050,000), a refundable deposit of $774,176 (RMB 5,250,000); and the Company issued to the lessor three-year warrants to purchase 934,600 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $1.65 per share with a fair value of $996,873 (RMB 6,760,197). See Note 17 regarding calculation of the fair value of the warrants.

HXD retained the benefits and risks incident to the ownership of the equipment, and title to the equipment will transfer back to HXD at the completion of the lease. Therefore the lease was treated as a financing with no recognition of gain or loss on the sale.  Per accounting guidance the lease was recorded as a capital lease at the present value of the minimum lease payments, including the commission fee and the fair value of the warrants issued.

 The balances on the lease are as follows:

 
  
 
December 31,
2010
   
December 31,
2009
 
Remaining lease payments
 
$
5,057,288
   
$
-
 
Imputed interest
   
(1,416,738
)
   
-
 
Lease balance
   
3,640,550
     
-
 
Less current portion
   
(1,171,566
)
   
-
 
Long-term lease payable 
 
$
2,468,984
   
$
-
 

Future principal payments on the lease over the next three years are as follows:

2011
 
1,171,566
 
2012
   
1,533,162
 
2013
   
935,822
 
 
 
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Emerald Dairy Inc. and Subsidiaries
Footnotes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2010 and 2009
 
17.   Equity

Warrants

Information with respect to stock warrants outstanding as of December 31, 2010 are as follows:

Exercisable:

 
Exercise Price
   
Outstanding
December
31, 2009
   
Granted
Modified
   
Modified,
Expired or
Exercised
   
Outstanding
December
31, 2010
 
Expiration
Date
$ 0.75      
-0-
     
373,334
     
(373,334
)
   
-0-
 
4/6/2010
$ 0.94      
373,334
     
-0-
     
(373,334
)
   
-0-
 
10/09/2010
$ 1.20      
-0-
     
499,522
     
(499,522
)
   
-0-
 
4/6/2010
$ 1.50 *    
-0-
     
-0-
     
833,811
     
833,811
 
8/02/2011
$ 2.04 *    
578,884
     
-0-
     
-0-
     
578,884
 
8/01/2012
$ 2.04 *    
327,306
     
-0-
     
(30,675
)
   
296,631
 
8/11/2012
$ 1.63 *    
235,583
     
-0-
     
-0-
     
235,583
 
8/11/2012
$ 1.63 *    
195,000
     
-0-
     
-0-
     
195,000
 
6/12/2013
$ 1.63 *    
75,000
     
-0-
     
-0-
     
75,000
 
6/20/2013
$ 1.63      
97,500
     
-0-
     
-0-
     
97,500
 
12/31/2011
$ 1.63      
100,000
     
-0-
     
-0-
     
100,000
 
11/10/2012
$ 1.63      
120,000
     
-0-
     
-0-
     
120,000
 
11/30/2012
$ 1.63      
536,809
     
-0-
     
-0-
     
536,809
 
12/24/2012
$ 1.63      
789,356
     
-0-
     
-0-
     
789,356
 
12/31/2012
$ 1.63      
-0-
     
184,049
     
(184,049
)
   
-0-
 
4/6/2010
$ 1.63      
-0-
     
44,643
     
-0-
     
44,643
 
9/2/2014
$ 1.63      
-0-
     
40,000
     
-0-
     
40,000
 
6/25/2013
$ 1.65      
-0-
     
623,000
     
-0-
     
623,000
 
7/22/2013
$ 1.65      
-0-
     
120,000
     
-0-
     
120,000
 
3/31/2014
$ 1.65      
-0-
     
934,600
     
-0-
     
934,600
 
6/24/2013
$ 3.26 *    
-0-
     
-0-
     
981,747
     
981,747
 
8/02/2011
$ 3.26 *    
-0-
     
-0-
     
1,391,087
     
1,391,087
 
8/11/2011
$ 2.61      
75,000
     
-0-
     
-0-
     
75,000
 
11/10/2011

Not-exercisable:

Exercise Price
   
Outstanding
December
31, 2009
   
Granted
   
Modified,
Expired or
Exercised
   
Outstanding
December
31, 2010
 
Expiration
Date
$ 1.65      
-0-
     
40,000
     
-0-
     
40,000
 
3/31/2014

*  On January 28, 2010, the Company’s registration statement became effective which extended the expiration date of these warrants.
 
Modification of Warrants
 
On March 2, 2009, the Company entered into a Consulting Agreement with a placement agent holding 235,583 warrants, pursuant to which, in consideration for certain consulting services to be provided to the Company by the placement agent, the Company agreed (i) to pay the placement agent a one-time consulting fee of $38,000, and (ii) to reduce the per share exercise price of 235,583 warrants received by the placement agent and its designees in connection with the private offerings consummated by the Corporation in October 2007, from $2.04 to $1.63.  Pursuant to accounting guidance regarding equity-based payments to non-employees, the Company evaluated the value of the warrants before and after the modification to determine the incremental change in the value of the warrants.

The fair value of the warrants as of March 2, 2009 before modification of the terms was calculated to be $18,625.  The following assumptions were used to calculate the fair value of the warrants:
 
 
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Emerald Dairy Inc. and Subsidiaries
Footnotes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2010 and 2009
 
Dividend yield
   
0
%
Expected volatility
   
114.83
%
Risk-free interest rate
   
0.75
%
Expected life
 
1.58 years
 
Stock price
 
$
0.42
 
Exercise price
 
$
2.04
 

 
The fair value of the warrants as of March 2, 2009, after modification of the terms, was calculated to be $22,600.  The following assumptions were used to calculate the fair value of the warrants:

Dividend yield
   
0
%
Expected volatility
   
114.83
%
Risk-free interest rate
   
0.75
%
Expected life
 
1.58 years
 
Stock price
 
$
0.42
 
Exercise price
 
$
1.63
 
 
The incremental change in the value of the warrants is $22,600 less $18,625 or $3,975, which was recorded to consulting expense in 2009.

First and Second Warrant Tender Offers

As of April 24, 2008, the Company commenced an offer (the “First Offer”) to the holders of its then outstanding warrants, pursuant to which the holders could tender their warrants for shares of the Company’s common stock at a reduced exercise price as follows:

 
·
With respect to warrants having an exercise price of $0.94 per share, a holder accepting the First Offer was entitled to exercise some or all of such warrants at $0.75 per share of common stock;

 
·
With respect to warrants having an exercise price of $1.50 per share, a holder accepting the First Offer was entitled to exercise some or all of such warrants at $1.20 per share of common stock;

 
·
With respect to warrants having an exercise price of $2.04 per share, a holder accepting the First Offer was entitled to exercise some or all of such warrants at $1.63 per share of common stock; and

 
·
With respect to warrants having an exercise price of $3.26 per share, a holder accepting the First Offer was entitled to exercise some or all of such warrants at $2.61 per share of common stock.
 
On March 2, 2009, the Company closed on its First Offer to existing warrant holders to exercise their warrants on amended terms. In connection with the First Offer:

 
·
A total of 183,457 warrants were tendered at the reduced exercise price of $1.63 per share (originally $2.04 per share), for an aggregate exercise price of $299,034; and

 
·
A total of 175,937 warrants were tendered at the reduced exercise price of $2.61 per share (originally $3.26 per share), for an aggregate exercise price of $459,196.
 
As a result, (a) a total of 359,394 shares of the Company’s common stock were issued in connection with the exercise of such warrants and (b) the Company received gross proceeds of $758,230 as payment of the exercise prices.

As of June 19, 2009, the Company commenced an additional offer (the “Second Offer”) to the holders of its then outstanding warrants, pursuant to which they could tender their warrants for shares of the Company’s common stock at a reduced exercise price as follows:
 
 
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Emerald Dairy Inc. and Subsidiaries
Footnotes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2010 and 2009
 
 
·
With respect to warrants having an exercise price of $0.94 per share, a holder accepting the Second Offer was entitled to exercise some or all of such warrants at $0.75 per share of common stock;

 
·
With respect to warrants having an exercise price of $1.50 per share, a holder accepting the Second Offer was entitled to exercise some or all of such warrants at $1.20 per share of common stock;
 
 
·
With respect to warrants having an exercise price of $1.63 per share, a holder accepting the Second Offer was entitled to exercise some or all of such warrants at $1.30 per share of common stock;

 
·
With respect to warrants having an exercise price of $2.04 per share, a holder accepting the Second Offer was entitled to exercise some or all of such warrants at $1.63 per share of common stock; and

 
·
With respect to warrants having an exercise price of $3.26 per share, a holder accepting the Second Offer was entitled to exercise some or all of such warrants at $1.63 per share of Common Stock.

On August 13, 2009, the Company closed the Second Offer. In connection with the Second Offer:

 
·
a total of 49,000 warrants with an exercise price of $2.04 per share were exchanged for amended warrants with a reduced exercise price of $1.63 per share; and

 
·
a total of 2,210,828 warrants with an exercise price of $3.26 per share were exchanged for amended warrants with a reduced exercise price of $1.63 per share.

On August 14, 2009, the holders of the amended warrants exercised 2,254,828 of the warrants at $1.63 per share.  As a result the Company received gross proceeds of $3,675,370.

Stock Issued for Consulting

The Company entered into an Investor Relations Consulting Agreement with an consultant, as of January 1, 2009.  Pursuant to the agreement, in consideration for investor relations services to be provided to the Company by the consultant, the Company agreed to pay a monthly retainer of $9,000, consisting of (i) $4,500 in cash, and (ii) such number of shares of restricted stock of the Company to be determined by dividing $4,500 by 85% of the average closing trading price of the Company’s common stock for the first ten trading days of the applicable month, capped at 10,588 shares per month.

On June 30, 2009, the Company issued 37,804 shares of common stock with a fair value of $33,475 pursuant to the agreement.  The fair value of the stock was determined by the closing price of the stock on the 10th day of each month, which is the day the number of shares is determined. The fair value of $33,475 was charged to administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2009.

On December 31, 2009, the Company issued 18,632 shares of common stock with a fair value of $32,811 pursuant to the agreement.  The fair value of the stock was determined by the closing price of the stock on the 10th day of each month, which is the day the number of shares is determined. The fair value of $32,811 was charged to administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2009.

Placement Agent Warrants

On July 4, 2009 the Company agreed to issue 97,500 warrants to purchase the Company’s common stock at $1.63 per share expiring December 31, 2011 to a placement agent for assistance in the extension of the June 2008 notes. The fair value of the warrants as of July 4, 2009 was calculated to be $117,155.  The following assumptions were used to calculate the fair value of the warrants:
 
 
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Emerald Dairy Inc. and Subsidiaries
Footnotes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2010 and 2009
 
Dividend yield
   
0
%
Expected volatility
   
136.86
%
Risk-free interest rate
   
1.68
%
Expected life
 
2.5 years
 
Stock price
 
$
1.65
 
Exercise price
 
$
1.63
 
 
 
The $117,155 fair value of the warrants were treated as loan costs to be amortized over the life of the loan, therefore, $58,577 of the cost was recorded in interest expense and the remaining $58,578 was amortized over the remaining life of the loan.

Extension of Warrants

Pursuant to the terms of the common stock purchase warrants (the “Warrants”) previously issued by the Company to the investors and certain finders and placement agents in connection with private offerings the Company consummated in October 2007, the original expiration dates of the Warrants were to be extended beyond their initial stated termination dates for certain specified periods until the Company satisfied certain registration rights provisions relating to the shares of the Company’s common stock underlying the Warrants. As a result of the Company’s satisfaction on January 28, 2010 of certain registration rights provisions relating to the Warrants, the expiration dates of the Warrants were adjusted to provide as follows:

 
·
373,334 Warrants exercisable at $0.94 per share that would otherwise have expired on October 9, 2010 now expire on  August 1, 2012;

 
·
1,333,333 Warrants exercisable at $1.50 per share that would otherwise have expired on October 9, 2009 now expire on August 2, 2011;

 
·
190,245 Warrants exercisable at $2.04 per share that would otherwise have expired on October 9, 2010 now expire on August 1, 2012;

 
·
981,747 Warrants exercisable at  $3.26 per share that would otherwise have expired on October 9, 2009 now expire on August 2, 2011;

 
·
235,583 Warrants exercisable at $1.63 per share that would otherwise have expired on October 19, 2010 now expire on August 11, 2012;

 
·
715,945 Warrants exercisable at  $2.04 per share that would otherwise have expired on October 19, 2010 now expire on August 11, 2012; and

 
·
1,544,461 Warrants exercisable at $3.26 per share that would otherwise have expired on October 19, 2009 now expire on August 12, 2011.
 
The fair value of the Warrants as of January 28, 2010, before modification of the terms, was calculated to be $759,035. The fair value of the Warrants as of January 28, 2010, after modification of the terms, was calculated to be $5,780,704.  The incremental change in the value of the warrants is $5,021,669, which was recorded to liquidated damages in the year ended December 31, 2010.

Third Warrant Tender Offer

On February 10, 2010, the Company commenced an offer (the “Third Offer”) to the holders of 5,374,648 outstanding warrants to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock originally issued in connection with the private offerings the Company consummated in October 2007, having exercise prices of either $0.94, $1.50, $1.63, $2.04 or $3.26 per share (the “Original Warrants”), to voluntarily exchange any or all of the Original Warrants for amended warrants exercisable at reduced exercise prices (“Amended Warrants”).  The reduced exercise prices of the Amended Warrants will depend on the current exercise prices applicable to the Original Warrants. As of February 10, 2010, the Original Warrants included:
 
 
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Emerald Dairy Inc. and Subsidiaries
Footnotes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2010 and 2009
 
 
·
373,334 Original Warrants to purchase shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.94 per share, which may be exchanged for Amended Warrants exercisable at a reduced price of $0.75 per share,

 
·
1,333,333 Original Warrants to purchase shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $1.50 per share, which may be exchanged for Amended Warrants exercisable at a reduced price of $1.20 per share,
 
 
·
235,583 Original Warrants to purchase shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $1.63 per share, which may be exchanged for Amended Warrants exercisable at a reduced price of $1.30 per share,

 
·
906,190 Original Warrants to purchase shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $2.04 per share, which may be exchanged for Amended Warrants exercisable at a reduced price of $1.63 per share, and

 
·
2,526,208 Original Warrants to purchase shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $3.26 per share, which may be exchanged for Amended Warrants exercisable at a reduced price of $1.63 per share.

On March 17, 2010, the Company closed the Third Offer with the following warrants exchanged:

 
·
a total of 373,334 Original Warrants with exercise prices of $0.94 per share were exchanged for Amended Warrants with reduced exercise prices of $0.75 per share;

 
·
a total of 499,522 Original Warrants with exercise prices of $1.50 per share were exchanged for Amended Warrants with reduced exercise prices of $1.20 per share;

 
·
no Original Warrants with exercise prices of $1.63 per share were exchanged for Amended Warrants with reduced exercise prices of $1.30 per share;

 
·
a total of 30,675 Original Warrants with exercise prices of $2.04 per share were exchanged for Amended Warrants with reduced exercise prices of $1.63 per share; and

 
·
a total of 153,374 Original Warrants with exercise prices of $3.26 per share were exchanged for Amended Warrants with reduced exercise prices of $1.63 per share.

On April 6, 2010, the holder of the Company’s 10% promissory notes in the principal amount of $856,890, due on December 31, 2010 (the “Note”), requested that the Company apply the $879,427 balance due to him under the Note (which balance included $19,537 of accrued and unpaid interest) to the holder’s exercise of (a) 373,334 of his Amended Warrants, at an exercise price of $0.75 per share, and (b) 499,522 of his Amended Warrants, at an exercise price of $1.20 per share.  The Company’s Board approved the request and, accordingly, on April 6, 2010 the holder exercised his Amended Warrants, the Company issued 872,856 shares of its common stock to the holder, and the Note was cancelled.

On April 6, 2010, one holder of Amended Warrants exercised all 184,049 of his Amended Warrants, at an exercise price of $1.63 per share, resulting in gross proceeds to the Company of approximately $300,000.

The Company incurred $3,592 of expenses related to the closing of the Third Offer.  This offset against additional paid-in capital.

Warrants Issued for Loan Costs

In April 2010, the Company’s board of directors approved a November 23, 2009 amendment to a financial consulting agreement with an advisor.  Pursuant to the amended agreement, in connection with the Company’s December 2009 private placement of promissory notes, the Company issued to the advisor 44,643 warrants to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock, at an exercise price of $1.63 per share, which expire on September 2, 2014.
 
 
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Emerald Dairy Inc. and Subsidiaries
Footnotes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2010 and 2009
 
The fair value of the warrants as of November 23, 2009, the date of the amended agreement, was calculated to be $79,991 and recorded as prepaid loan costs to be amortized over the life of the notes.  The following assumptions were used to calculate the fair value of the warrants:
 
Dividend yield
   
0
%
Expected volatility
   
177.42
%
Risk-free interest rate
   
2.21
%
Expected life
 
4.75 years
 
Stock price
 
$
1.88
 
Exercise price
 
$
1.63
 

Warrants Issued for Services

In April 2010, the Company issued 4 year warrants to purchase 160,000 shares of common stock for $1.65 per share.  The warrants vest 25% per quarter over the one year life of the contract.  Pursuant to accounting guidance the fair value of the warrants will be measured and recorded when vested.  During the quarter ended June 30, 2010 the fair value of the 40,000 warrants vested was calculated to be $46,097 and was expensed to selling, general and administrative expense.  The following assumptions were used to calculate the fair value of the warrants:

Dividend yield
   
0
%
Expected volatility
   
146.93
%
Risk-free interest rate
   
1.37
%
Expected life
 
3.75 years
 
Stock price
 
$
1.38
 
Exercise price
 
$
1.65
 

During the quarter ended September 30, 2010, the fair value of the 40,000 warrants vested was calculated to be $31,676 and was expensed to selling, general and administrative expense.  The following assumptions were used to calculate the fair value of the warrants:

Dividend yield
   
0
%
Expected volatility
   
139.06
%
Risk-free interest rate
   
.68
%
Expected life
 
3.5 years
 
Stock price
 
$
1.04
 
Exercise price
 
$
1.65
 

During the quarter ended December 31, 2010, the fair value of the 40,000 warrants vested was calculated to be $38,181 and was expensed to general and administrative expense.  The following assumptions were used to calculate the fair value of the warrants:

Dividend yield
   
0
%
Expected volatility
   
135.78
%
Risk-free interest rate
   
.68
%
Expected life
 
3.25 years
 
Stock price
 
$
1.27
 
Exercise price
 
$
1.65
 

In June 2010, the Company entered into a consulting services contract pursuant to which the Company issued 3 year warrants to purchase 40,000 shares of common stock for $1.63 per share.  The fair value of the warrants was calculated to be $44,039 and was recorded as prepaid expense to be amortized over the life of the contract.  The following assumptions were used to calculate the fair value of the warrants:
 
 
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Emerald Dairy Inc. and Subsidiaries
Footnotes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2010 and 2009
 
Dividend yield
   
0
%
Expected volatility
   
147.62
%
Risk-free interest rate
   
1.01
%
Expected life
 
3.00 years
 
Stock price
 
$
1.40
 
Exercise price
 
$
1.63
 
 
In July 2010, the Company entered into a consulting services contract pursuant to which the Company issued 3 year warrants to purchase 623,000 shares of common stock for $1.65 per share.  The fair value of the warrants was calculated to be $649,385 and was recorded as prepaid expense to be amortized over the life of the contract.  The following assumptions were used to calculate the fair value of the warrants:

Dividend yield
   
0
%
Expected volatility
   
144.50
%
Risk-free interest rate
   
1.00
%
Expected life
 
3.00 years
 
Stock price
 
$
1.35
 
Exercise price
 
$
1.65
 
 
Shares Issued For Services

On March 18, 2010, the Company issued 180,000 shares of the Company’s common stock with a fair value of $250,200 to an employee for services rendered in 2009.  The $250,200 was accrued as compensation expense for the year ended December 31, 2009, and was included in accrued payroll at December 31, 2009.

Return of Shares

On March 18, 2010, Yang Yong Shan, the Company’s Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, returned 180,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to the Company as a capital contribution.  The 180,000 shares have been returned to the Company’s number of authorized but unissued shares of common stock. The $180 par value of the shares was transferred from common stock to additional paid-in capital as of March 18, 2010.

Shares Issued For Loan Extension

On May 10, 2010 the Company entered into an amendment of the note originally issued in connection with a private placement consummated in November 2008 (the “November 2008 Note”), whereby the Company agreed:

(a)  to pay the note holder $75,000 on May 11, 2010, which represented the full amount of accrued and unpaid interest on the November 2008 Note as of May 10, 2010;

(b)  that within thirty (30) days of May 10, 2010, the Company would repay to the note holder the full $500,000 principal amount due under the November 2008 Note, plus additional interest, at a rate of 15%, accrued from May 10, 2010 through the date of repayment; and

 (c)  that, as additional consideration, the Company would issue to the note holder a total of:

 (i)  5,000 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock, if the full amount due under the November 2008 Note was repaid to the note holder on or before May 25, 2010; or

(ii)  10,000 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock, if the full amount due under the November 2008 Note was repaid to the note holder after May 25, 2010, but on or before June 9, 2010.

On June 9, 2010, the Company entered into another letter agreement pursuant to which the Company agreed that:
 
 
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Emerald Dairy Inc. and Subsidiaries
Footnotes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2010 and 2009
 
(a)  within fifteen (15) days of June 9, 2010, the Company would repay the note holder the full $500,000 principal amount of the November 2008 Note, plus interest, at a rate of 15% per annum, accrued from May 11, 2010, through the date of repayment; and
 
(b)  as additional consideration, the Company would issue to the note holder a total of 5,000 restricted shares of the Company's common stock.
 
The Company repaid all remaining amounts of principal and interest due to the note holder under his promissory note ) as of June 24, 2010.  The 15,000 shares of the Company’s common stock due the noteholder under these agreements was valued at the closing price as of the date the stock became due under the agreements as follows:

Date
 
Number of Shares
   
Closing Price
   
Value
 
5/10/10
   
5,000
   
$
1.20
   
$
6,000
 
5/26/10
   
5,000
   
$
1.25
   
$
6,500
 
6/9/10
   
5,000
   
$
1.27
   
$
6,350
 

The total value of $18,850 was recorded as loan costs and charged to interest expense in the year ended December 31, 2010.

The Company entered into an Investor Relations Consulting Agreement with an consultant, as of January 1, 2009.  Pursuant to the agreement, in consideration for investor relations services to be provided to the Company by the consultant, the Company agreed to pay a monthly retainer of $9,000, consisting of (i) $4,500 in cash, and (ii) such number of shares of restricted stock of the Corporation to be determined by dividing $4,500 by 85% of the average closing trading price of the Company’s common stock for the first ten trading days of the applicable month, capped at 10,588 shares per month.
 
On June 15, 2010 the Company issued 14,403 shares of common stock with a fair value of $15,807 pursuant to the agreement.  The fair value of the stock was determined by the closing price of the stock on the 10th day of each month, which is the day the number of shares to be issued is determined.

18.   Common Welfare Reserves

The Company is required to transfer 10% of its net income, as determined in accordance with PRC accounting rules and regulations, to the general reserve. The Company voluntarily contributed an additional 5% in the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009. The balance of these reserves at December 31, 2010 and 2009, was $3,191,614 and $1,834,742, respectively. These amounts are restricted and are included in retained earnings.

This fund can only be utilized on capital items for the collective benefit of the Company’s employees, such as construction of dormitories, cafeteria facilities, and other staff welfare facilities. The fund is non-distributable other than upon liquidation.
 
19.   Earnings Per Share

When calculating diluted earnings per share for stock option common stock equivalents, the Earnings Per Share Topic, ASC 260, requires the Company to include the potential shares that would be outstanding if all outstanding stock options or warrants were exercised.   This is offset by shares the Company could repurchase using the proceeds from these hypothetical exercises to obtain the common stock equivalent.

The following reconciles the components of the EPS computation:

For the year ended December 31, 2010, dilutive shares include 688,000 stock options. 760,000 stock options and warrants to purchase 8,101,116 share of common stock were not included in dilutive shares as the effect would have been anti-dilutive.
 
 
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Emerald Dairy Inc. and Subsidiaries
Footnotes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2010 and 2009
 
For the year ended December 31, 2009, dilutive shares include 703,200 stock options and outstanding warrants to purchase 373,334 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.94. Warrants to purchase 3,130,618 share of common stock were not included in dilutive shares as the effect would have been anti-dilutive.
 
The following reconciles the components of the EPS computation:

   
Income
   
Shares
   
Per Share
 
   
(Numerator)
   
(Denominator)
   
Amount
 
For the year ended December 31, 2010:
                 
Net income
 
$
3,112,925
             
Basic EPS income available to common shareholders
 
$
3,112,925
     
33,741,628
   
$
0.09
 
Effect of dilutive securities:
                       
                         
Warrants
   
     
-
         
Stock options
   
     
437,987
         
Diluted EPS income available to common shareholders
 
$
3,112,925
     
34,179,615
   
$
0.09
 
                         
For the year ended December 31, 2009:
                       
Net income
 
$
4,212,023
                 
Basic EPS income available to common shareholders
 
$
4,212,023
     
30,661,333
   
$
0.14
 
Effect of dilutive securities:
                       
Warrants
   
     
117,178
         
Stock options
   
     
407,662
         
Diluted EPS income available to common shareholders
 
$
4,212,023
     
31,001,248
   
$
0.14
 

20.   Equity Incentive Plan

On March 2, 2009, the Company’s board of directors and majority stockholders adopted the 2009 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) to attract and retain the best available personnel, provide additional incentives to employees, directors and consultants and promote the success of the Company’s business. 1,500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock have been reserved for issuance under the Plan.

Eligibility

The Company may grant awards to its employees, directors and consultants, including those of the Company’s subsidiaries. However, the Company may grant options that are intended to qualify as incentive stock options (“ISOs”) only to its employees and employees of its subsidiaries.

Acceleration of Awards upon Corporate Transactions.

The outstanding awards will terminate and/or accelerate upon occurrence of certain significant corporate transactions, including amalgamations, consolidations, liquidations or dissolutions, sales of substantially all or all of the Company’s assets, reverse takeovers or acquisitions resulting in a change of control.

Exercise Price and Term of Awards.

In general, the plan administrator will determine the exercise price of an option in the award agreement. The exercise price may be a fixed price, or it may be a variable price related to the fair market value of the Company’s ordinary shares. If the Company grants an ISO to an employee, the exercise price may not be less than 100% of the fair market value of its common stock on the date of the grant, except that if the grantee, at the time of that grant, owns shares representing more than 10% of the voting power of all classes of the Company’s shares of common stock, the exercise price may not be less than 110% of the fair market value of its common stock on the date of that grant. If the Company grants a non-qualified share option to a grantee, the exercise price may not be less than 100% of the fair market value of its common stock on the date of grant.
 
 
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Emerald Dairy Inc. and Subsidiaries
Footnotes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2010 and 2009
 
The term of each award under the Plan will be specified in the award agreement, but may not exceed ten years from the earlier of the adoption or the approval of the plan, unless sooner terminated.
 
Total share-based compensation costs included in the Consolidated Statements of Income were $637,133 and $265,825 during the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. All share-based compensation costs are included in general and administrative expenses.
 
The Company estimates the fair value of stock options using a Black-Scholes option pricing valuation model, consistent with accounting guidance. Key inputs and assumptions used to estimate the fair value of stock options include the grant price of the award, the expected option term, volatility of the Company’s stock, the risk-free rate and the Company’s dividend yield. Estimates of fair value are not intended to predict actual future events or the value ultimately realized by grantees, and subsequent events are not indicative of the reasonableness of the original estimates of fair value made by the Company.
 
No options were granted during the year ended December 31, 2010.

Share Options

A summary of the Company’s outstanding share option award grants as of December 31, 2010 and changes during the year then ended are presented below:

   
Shares
   
Weighted-Average
Exercise Price
   
Weighted-Average Remaining
Contractual Term
   
Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
 
               
(in years)
   
(in millions)
 
Outstanding at December 31, 2009
   
1,463,200
   
$
1.14
             
Granted
   
-0-
     
             
Exercised
   
-0-
     
             
Expired
   
-0-
     
             
Forfeited
   
(15,200
)
   
0.42
             
                             
Outstanding at December 31, 2010
   
1,448,000
   
$
1.14
     
8.54
   
$
584,800
 
Vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2010
   
1,448,000
   
$
1.14
     
8.54
   
$
584,800
 
Exercisable at December 31, 2010
   
896,000
   
$
0.79
     
8.87
   
$
438,600
 

As of December 31, 2010, there was $181,939 of total unrecognized compensation costs related to non-vested Company share options granted under Company share option plans. The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 0.67 years.

21.   Commitments and Contingencies

The Company has various purchase commitments for materials, supplies and services incident to the ordinary conduct of business, generally for quantities required for the Company’s business and at prevailing market prices. No material annual loss is expected from these commitments.

The Company has contracted to purchase equipment from a supplier for the second processing facility for $763,370 of which $486,194 has been paid.  The remaining $277,176 will be paid on delivery and completion of installation of the equipment in 2010.
 
 
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Emerald Dairy Inc. and Subsidiaries
Footnotes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2010 and 2009
 
The Company has advances to milk suppliers of $375,816 which will be offset against future milk purchases from those suppliers (see Note 7, Advances to suppliers and other receivables).
 
In order for the Company to conduct its current operations, an Infant & Baby Formula Milk Powder Production Permit is required from the State General Administration of Quality Supervision and Inspection and Quarantine of the People’s Republic of China (the “Administration”). The Company’s current license will expire on April 25, 2013.  Other than the foregoing, no government approvals are required to conduct the Company’s principal operations, and the Company is not aware of any probable governmental regulation of our business sectors in the near future. Although management believes that the Company is in material compliance with the statutes, laws, rules and regulations of every jurisdiction in which it operates, no assurance can be given that the Company’s compliance with the applicable statutes, laws, rules and regulations will not be challenged by governing authorities or private parties, or that such challenges will not lead to a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

The Company is not involved in any legal matters arising in the normal course of business. While incapable of estimation, in the opinion of the management, the individual regulatory and legal matters in which it might involve in the future are not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

22.   Operating Leases

The Company leases various distribution facilities. All of these leases are on an annual basis and commenced on January 1, of each year. For the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company incurred rental expense of $76,447 and $76,098, respectively. As of December 31, 2010, the Company had outstanding lease commitments totaling $158,356 due in 2011.

23.   Segment Reporting

The Company has key product lines of milk, soybean milk, and rice powder, the Company’s chief operating decision maker reviews and evaluates one set of combined financial information deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance.

For the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company’s sales revenue from various products are as follows:

   
Year
Ended December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Milk powder
 
$
47,299,237
   
$
38,590,606
 
Soybean milk powder
   
1,459,072
     
1,164,347
 
Rice powder
   
1,677,401
     
1,358,127
 
Sub-contract processing
   
4,834,045
     
3,616,196
 
   
$
55,269,755
   
$
44,729,276
 
 
 
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Item 9.  Changes In and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.

None.

Item 9A.  Controls and Procedures.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls

Our management maintains disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that the material information required to be disclosed by us in our periodic reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.  Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

As of December 31, 2010, our management, under the supervision of and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as required by Rules 13a-15(b) and 15d-15(b) under the Exchange Act.  Based upon this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of December 31, 2010 as a result of the material weaknesses identified in our internal control over financial reporting.  These material weaknesses are discussed in “Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting” below.  Our management considers our internal control over financial reporting to be an integral part of our disclosure controls and procedures.

Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act.  Our internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance to our management and Board of Directors regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States.

Our internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of our assets; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of our management and directors; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
 
The effectiveness of any system of internal control over financial reporting is subject to inherent limitations, including the exercise of judgment in designing, implementing, operating, and evaluating the controls and procedures.  Because of these inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting cannot provide absolute assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
 
 
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As disclosed in our 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K, and in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for each of the first three quarters of 2010, we previously reported the following material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting:

 
·
We did not design, implement or maintain effective entity-level controls related to our control environment, resulting in the following significant control deficiencies:

 
o
An absence of independence and financial expertise on the Board of Directors limiting its ability to provide effective oversight of our management;

 
o
A lack of a consistent code of business conduct across all corporate entities that is specifically designed for public company applicability, including policies related to insider trading, conflicts of interest, legal compliance, and related-party transactions; and

 
o
A lack of consistent, formalized human resources policies and procedures across our corporate entities which specifically detail required financial reporting competencies and the importance of complying with our objectives regarding internal control over financial reporting.

Our management believed that the pervasive nature of these control deficiencies, when aggregated, impact all significant accounts and disclosures and rise to the level of material weakness.

 
·
We lacked sufficient accounting personnel at the Chinese operating unit level with the experience and training to effectively address the GAAP accounting, financial reporting, internal control, and other regulatory compliance requirements of being a U.S. listed public company.  Because this control deficiency, and the related segregation of duties constraints, is pervasive in nature and impacts all significant accounts, our management believes this deficiency rises to the level of material weakness.

 
·
We lacked sufficient IT personnel with the experience and training to provide for adequate segregation of duties and effective oversight of core IT functions, including controls over access, change, data, and security management.  In addition, we lacked formalized policies and procedures to ensure that all relevant financial information is secure, identified, captured, processed, and reported within the accounting system.  Because this control deficiency, and the related segregation of duties constraints, is pervasive in nature and impacts all significant accounts, our management believes this deficiency rises to the level of material weakness.

2010 Remediation Actions

During 2010 our management undertook the following remediation efforts regarding these material weaknesses:

 
·
Continued to engage the services of qualified consultants with China GAAP, U.S. GAAP, and SEC reporting experience to assist and support our management’s financial reporting and SOX compliance requirements.

 
·
Formalized finance-related job descriptions for all staff levels that specifically identify required financial reporting roles, responsibilities, and competencies, and clarify responsibility for maintaining our internal control over financial reporting.

 
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·
Hired additional, qualified accounting personnel at the Chinese operating unit level to enhance our financial reporting competencies.  Our management further provided training to both new and existing accounting personnel regarding our significant policies and procedures related to accounting, finance, and internal control, to ensure that financial reporting competencies were strengthened.

 
·
Developed and began implementation of a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics specifically designed for public company applicability in 2010.

 
·
Developed and began implementation of formalized IT policies and procedures, most notably those related to access, change, data, and security management, to ensure that all relevant financial information is secure, identified, captured, processed, and reported within the accounting system and spreadsheets supporting financial reporting.

Management's Evaluation as of December 31, 2010
 
As of December 31, 2010, our management, under the supervision of and with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as required by Rules 13a-15(c) and 15d-15(c) under the Exchange Act.  In making this assessment, Management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control – Integrated Framework, including the following five framework components: i) control environment, ii) risk assessment, iii) control activities, iv) information and communications, and v) monitoring.

Our management evaluated the design and operating effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as part of this assessment, using its knowledge and understanding of our organization, operations, and processes, to determine, in its judgment, the sources and potential likelihood of misstatements in financial reporting.  Based on this assessment, our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of December 31, 2010.

Specifically, our management identified certain matters involving internal control and our operations that it considered to be material weaknesses.  As defined in the Exchange Act, a material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the registrant's annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.  The material weaknesses identified by our management as of December 31, 2010, are described below:

 
·
We did not design, implement, or maintain effective entity-level controls related to our control environment, resulting in the following significant control deficiencies:

 
o
The Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, which was specifically designed for public company applicability, had yet to be formally acknowledged by members of management and the finance department.

 
o
There was an absence of independence and financial expertise on the Board of Directors, and we did not have an Audit Committee or a formalized internal audit function, limiting our ability to provide effective oversight of our management.

Our management believes that the pervasive nature of these control deficiencies, when aggregated, impact all significant accounts and disclosures and rise to the level of material weakness.
 
 
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·
The full implementation of, and related training for, our newly-formalized IT policies and procedures were still in process at year-end.  Accordingly, we lacked sufficiently-trained personnel to provide for adequate segregation of duties within the accounting system and effective oversight of controls over access, change, data, and security management.  Because this control deficiency, and the related segregation of duties constraints, is pervasive in nature and impacts all significant accounts, our management believes this deficiency rises to the level of material weakness.
 
 
·
We did not have procedures in place to ensure that our employees received sufficient training and instruction with respect to our sales policies, which may result in sales terms that deviate from our approved sales terms.

2011 Planned Remediation

As financial conditions permit, we plan to take the following actions to improve our internal control over financial reporting, including actions to remediate those material weaknesses identified in 2010.

 
·
Require all members of our management and the finance department across all corporate entities to certify receipt of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics by signature.  Signed copies will be retained by our management.  Thereafter, our management plans to periodically require signatories to acknowledge that they understand the contents of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, and whether they are aware of anyone in our company that might have violated some part of the Code.

 
·
Recruit an independent financial expert to the Board of Directors to chair an Audit Committee and formalize roles and responsibilities over our internal control over financial reporting for the Board and our management.  Our management also plans to develop and implement a formal corporate internal audit capability, reporting directly to an independent Audit Committee, to provide effective oversight of our internal control over financial reporting.

 
·
Continue to engage the services of qualified consultants with China GAAP, U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting experience to support our financial reporting and SOX compliance requirements, including assistance with the following:

 
o
Remediating identified material weaknesses;

 
o
Monitoring our internal control over financial reporting on an ongoing basis;

 
o
Managing our period-end financial closing and reporting processes; and

 
o
Identifying and resolving non-routine or complex accounting matters.

 
·
Complete the implementation of, and related training for, its IT policies and procedures related to access, change, data, and security management to ensure that all relevant financial information is secure, identified, captured, processed, and reported within the accounting system and spreadsheets supporting financial reporting.

 
·
Continue providing training to accounting personnel regarding our significant policies and procedures related to accounting, finance, and internal control to ensure that financial reporting competencies are strengthened.
 
 
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·
Refine and implement procedures to ensure that our employees receive sufficient training and instruction with respect to our sales policies.

Our management will continue to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of its disclosure controls and procedures, as well as its internal control over financial reporting, on an ongoing basis, and is committed to taking further action and implementing additional improvements, as necessary and as funds allow.  However, our management cannot guarantee that the measures taken or any future measures will remediate the material weaknesses identified or that any additional material weaknesses or significant deficiencies will not arise in the future due to a failure to implement and maintain adequate internal control over financial reporting.

Notwithstanding the material weaknesses described above, our management believes that there are no material inaccuracies or omissions of material fact and, to the best of its knowledge, believes that the consolidated financial statements included in this annual report present fairly, in all material respects, our financial position, results of operations, and cash flows for the periods presented in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

Attestation Report of the Company’s Registered Public Accounting Firm

This Annual Report on Form 10-K does not include an attestation report of our registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting.  Pursuant to current rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Company is only required to provide our management’s report on internal control over financial reporting in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Other than the changes described in “Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting” above, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the year ended December 31, 2010, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Item 9B.  Other Information.

On December 1, 2010 we adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that applies to our principal chief executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions, as well as other employees.  Our adoption of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics was ratified by our board of directors on April 14, 2011.  A copy of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics is appended as an exhibit to this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 
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PART III

Item 10.  Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.

Identification of Directors and Executive Officers

The following table sets forth the name, age and position of each of the members of our board of directors and executive officers as of the date of this report:

Name
 
Age
 
Position
         
Yang Yong Shan
 
44
 
Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman of the Board
         
Shu Kaneko
 
45
 
Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Director
         
Qin Si Bo
 
47
 
Vice President of Production and Director
         
Yuan Yong Wei
 
56
 
Vice President of Operation and Director

YANG YONG SHAN, has been the President and Chief Executive Officer of AIDH, and the Chairman of AIDH’s Board of Directors since July 2000.  As a result of our Reverse Merger, effective as of October 9, 2007, he became our Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman.  He obtained his bachelors degree from the Northeast Agricultural University in 1990.

SHU KANEKO, has been the Chief Financial Officer and Secretary, and a Director, of ours since November 1, 2007.  Prior to joining us, Mr. Kaneko was a Manager with Ernst & Young Financial Services Advisory Group, commencing in June 2001.  He earned his M.B.A. degree from Georgetown University in 2001.

QIN SI BO, has been Vice President of Production, and a Director, of AIDH since July 2000.  As a result of our Reverse Merger, effective as of October 9, 2007, he became our Vice President of Production and Director.  He graduated with a major in Food and Nutrition from the Northeast Agricultural University in 1993.

YUAN YONG WEI, has been Vice President of Operation, and a Director, of AIDH since July 2000.  As a result of our Reverse Merger, effective as of October 9, 2007, he became our Vice President of Operation and Director.

Director Qualifications, Experience and Skills

All of our directors bring to our Board of Directors a wealth of experience derived from their services in industry specific operational businesses.  Each of our Board members has demonstrated strong acumen and an ability to exercise sound judgment and has a reputation for integrity, honesty and adherence to ethical standards.  When considering whether directors and nominees have the experience, qualifications, attributes and skills, taken as a whole, to enable the Board to satisfy its oversight responsibilities effectively in light of our business and structure, we focused primarily on the information discussed in each of the director’s individual biographies set forth above and the specific individual qualifications, experience and skills as described below:
 
 
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·
Yang Yong Shan has over 18 years of experience in the dairy industry in the PRC, which provides us with invaluable industry contacts and know-how, in addition to insight into our customers’ needs and requirements.
 
 
·
Shu Kaneko’s U.S. accounting background gives him knowledge of financial reporting requirements and financial strategies which are integral for us to meet our requirements as a public company.
 
 
·
Qin Si Bo’s extensive experience with respect to production process and equipment maintenance in the dairy business has provided us with invaluable information on these elements of our business, including with respect to the equipping of the production line at out newly-constructed facility in Hailun City.
 
 
·
Yuan Yong Wei has over 20 years of experience in operations in the dairy industry in the PRC, which provides us with key industry specific contacts and information.
 
Family Relationships

There are no family relationships among our directors, executive officers, or persons nominated to become directors of executive officers.

Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings.

There have been no events under any bankruptcy act, no criminal proceedings and no judgments, injunctions, orders or decrees material to the evaluation of the ability and integrity of any director, executive officer, promoter or control person of ours during the past five years.

Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act

To our knowledge, based solely on a review of such materials as are required by the SEC, none of our officers, directors or beneficial holders of more than 10% of our issued and outstanding shares of common stock failed to timely file with the SEC any form or report required to be so filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act, during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 except that: (a) Yang Yong Shan, our Chairman Chief Executive Officer and President, filed a late Form 4 on March 30, 2010, to report his return of 180,000 shares of common stock to us as a capital contribution as of March 18, 2010; and (b) Niu Wan Chen, our former Vice President of Sales and Director, (i) filed a late Form 4 on March 31, 2010, to report our issuance of 180,000 shares to him as compensation as of March 18, 2010, and (ii) did not file a Form 4 to report his resignation as an officer and director of ours.

Code of Ethics

We have adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that applies to our principal chief executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions, as well as other employees.  A copy of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics is appended as an exhibit to this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
 
 
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Board Committees

As of the date hereof, we do not have any committees to our Board of Directors. We intend to appoint such persons to the Board of Directors and committees of the Board of Directors as are expected to be required to meet the corporate governance requirements imposed by a national securities exchange, although we are not required to comply with such requirements until we elect to seek listing on a securities exchange.  We intend that a majority of our directors will be independent directors, of which at least one director will qualify as an “audit committee financial expert,” within the meaning of Item 407(d)(5) of Regulation S-B, as promulgated by the SEC.  Additionally, the Board of Directors is expected to appoint an audit committee, nominating committee and compensation committee, and to adopt charters relative to each such committee, in the near future.  We do not currently have an “audit committee financial expert” since we currently do not have an audit committee in place.
 
 
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Item 11.  Executive Compensation.

Summary Compensation Table
 
The table below sets forth, for the last two fiscal years, the compensation earned by (1) Yang Yong Shan, our Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, (2) Shu Kaneko, our Chief Financial Officer and Secretary, and (3) Niu Wan Chen, our former Vice President of Sales (the “Named Executive Officers”). Except as provided below, none of our executive officers received annual compensation in excess of $100,000 during the last two fiscal years.

SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE

Name and Principal Position
 
Year
 
Salary
($)
   
Bonus
($)
   
Stock
Awards
($)
   
Option
Awards
($)
   
Non-Equity
Incentive Plan
Compensation
($)
   
Total
($)
 
Yang Yong Shan
 
2010
  $ 18,500     $ 0.00     $ 0.00     $ 0.00     $ 0.00     $ 18,500  
Chairman, Chief Executive
 
2009
  $ 0.00     $ 0.00     $ 0.00     $ 134,818     $ 0.00     $ 134,818  
Officer and President (1)
                                                   
                                                     
Shu Kaneko
 
2010
  $ 150,000     $ 37,500     $ 0.00     $ 0.00     $ 0.00     $ 187,500  
Chief Financial Officer,
 
2009
  $ 150,000     $ 37,500     $ 0.00     $ 121,211     $ 0.00     $ 308,711  
Secretary and Director (2)
                                                   

 
(1)
Yang Yong Shan was appointed as our Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President as of October 9, 2007. We do not have an Employment Agreement with Mr. Yang.  On March 2, 2009, Mr. Yang was granted 360,000 stock options under our 2009 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), exercisable at a price of $0.42 per share, of which 90,000 vested on each of September 2, 2009, March 2, 2010, September 2, 2010 and March 2, 2011.  On November 10, 2009, Mr. Yang was granted an additional 380,000 stock options under the Plan, exercisable at a price of $1.80 per share, of which (a) 95,000 vested on each of May 10, 2010 and November 10, 2010, and (b) and additional 95,00 will vest on each of May 10, 2011 and November 10, 2011.

 
(2)
Shu Kaneko was appointed as our Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, and a member of our board of directors, on November 1, 2007.  As of November 1, 2007, we entered into an Employment Agreement with Mr. Kaneko, pursuant to which he is entitled to receive a base salary of $150,000 per annum.  For more information, see “— Employment Contracts and Termination of Employment and Change-in-Control Arrangements — Employment Agreement with Shu Kaneko” below. On March 2, 2009, Mr. Kaneko was granted 300,000 stock options under the Plan, exercisable at a price of $0.42 per share, of which 75,000 vested on each of September 2, 2009, March 2, 2010, September 2, 2010 and March 2, 2011.  On March 17, 2011, Mr. Kaneko exercised all 300,000 of these stock options on a “cashless” basis. As a result, Mr. Kaneko received 175,248 shares of our common stock.  On November 10, 2009, Mr. Kaneko was granted 380,000 share appreciation rights, exercisable at a price of $1.80 per share, which (a) vested with respect to 25% of the underlying shares on each of May 10, 2010 and November 10, 2010, and (b) will vest with respect to an additional 25% of the underlying shares on each of May 10, 2011 and November 10, 2011.

Employment Contracts and Termination of Employment and Change-in-Control Arrangements

Employment Agreement with Shu Kaneko

On November 1, 2007 (the “Effective Date”), we entered into an Employment Agreement with Shu Kaneko (the “Employment Agreement”), as amended on March 19, 2010, pursuant to which Mr. Kaneko serves as our Chief Financial Officer. The Employment Agreement commenced on the Effective Date and will terminate on the second anniversary thereof (the “Employment Period”), unless extended as provided for in the Employment Agreement.

 
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In consideration for Mr. Kaneko’s services, we will pay Mr. Kaneko a minimum annual salary of $150,000 (the “Base Salary”). In addition to the Base Salary, Mr. Kaneko may receive a discretionary bonus at our fiscal year end, in an amount up to three (3) months of his Base Salary. As additional consideration, Mr. Kaneko may receive issuances and/or grants of our securities, in amounts, and subject to terms and conditions, to be determined by the Board of Directors, in its sole discretion.

During the Employment Period:

 
·
Mr. Kaneko will serve as a member of our Board of Directors, for no additional consideration, except as may be provided to all directors generally;
 
 
·
We will provide Mr. Kaneko with all benefits generally made available to our senior executives;
 
 
·
We will reimburse Mr. Kaneko for all reasonable business expenses; and
 
 
·
Mr. Kaneko will be entitled to twenty-five (25) days of paid vacation per year.
 
Mr. Kaneko’s employment may be terminated prior to the expiration of the Employment Period as follows:

 
·
Mr. Kaneko’s employment will terminate immediately upon his death;
 
 
·
We will have the right to terminate Mr. Kaneko’s employment during the continuance of Mr. Kaneko’s “Disability” (as defined in the Employment Agreement), upon fifteen (15) days’ prior notice;
 
 
·
We will have the right to terminate Mr. Kaneko’s employment with or without “Good Cause” (as such term is defined in the Employment Agreement) by written notice Mr. Kaneko; and
 
 
·
Mr. Kaneko will have the right to voluntarily resign his employment with or without “Good Reason” (as such term is defined in the Employment Agreement) by written notice to us.
 
In each case, the “Termination Date” will be date as of which Mr. Kaneko’s employment terminates.

In the event we terminate Mr. Kaneko’s employment without Good Cause, or Mr. Kaneko resigns for Good Reason, we will pay Mr. Kaneko his Base Salary for the period of six (6) months, and any Base Salary, bonuses, vacation and unreimbursed expenses accrued but unpaid as of the Termination Date. In addition, we will, at its sole expense, provide Mr. Kaneko (and his dependents) with coverage under our medical and health insurance plans for the period of twelve (12) months.

Upon termination of Mr. Kaneko’s employment upon his death, as a result of his Disability, for Good Cause, or as a result of his voluntary resignation, we will have no payment or other obligations to Mr. Kaneko, except for the payment of any Base Salary, bonuses, benefits or unreimbursed expenses accrued but unpaid as of the Termination Date.

Mr. Kaneko has agreed to standard confidentiality, non-compete and non-solicitation provisions. He has also agreed that all “Work Product” he develops during the Employment Period belongs to us.

 
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We have agreed to indemnify and hold Mr. Kaneko harmless to the full extent permitted by the Nevada Revised Statutes, and other relevant statutes. In addition, we may, for our own benefit, in our sole discretion, maintain “key-man” life and disability insurance policies covering Mr. Kaneko.

Through December 31, 2009, and the interim period ending on the date hereof, we had no other employment contracts, compensatory plans or arrangements, including payments to be received from us, with respect to any director or executive officer of ours which would in any way result in payments to any such person because of his or her resignation, retirement or other termination of employment with us or any subsidiary, any change in control, or a change in the person’s responsibilities following a change in control.

Stock Incentive Plans

In March 2009, our board of directors adopted and our stockholders approved the Plan to attract and retain the best available personnel, provide additional incentives to employees, directors and consultants and promote the success of our business.  1,500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock have been reserved for issuance under the Plan. The following paragraphs describe the principal terms of the Plan.

Types of Awards

We may grant the following types of awards under the Plan:

 
·
options to purchase shares of our common stock;
 
 
·
share appreciation rights, which entitle the grantee the right to common stock or cash compensation measured by the appreciation in the value of the shares;
 
 
·
dividend equivalent rights, which entitle the grantee to compensation equivalent to dividends paid with respect to common stock;
 
 
·
restricted shares, which are shares of common stock issued to the grantee that are subject to transfer restrictions, right of first refusal, repurchase, forfeiture, and other terms and conditions as established by our plan administrator;
 
 
·
restricted share units, which may be earned upon the passage of time or the attainment of performance criteria and which may be settled for cash, common stock or other securities, or a combination of cash, common stock or other securities as established by the plan administrator;
 
 
·
share payments, which may be (a) payments in the form of common stock; or (b) options or other rights to purchase common stock, as part of any bonus, deferred compensation or other arrangement, made in lieu of all or any portion of the compensation; and
 
 
·
deferred shares, which are rights to receive a specified number of shares of common stock during specified time periods.
 
 
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Plan Administration

Our compensation committee will serve as plan administrator for purposes of administering the Plan and determining the provisions and terms and conditions of each award grant.  If no compensation committee exists, the Plan shall be administered by our full board of directors.

Award Agreement

Awards granted under the Plan will be evidenced by an award agreement that sets forth the terms, conditions and limitations for each award.

Eligibility

We may grant awards to our employees, directors and consultants, including those of our subsidiaries.  However, we may grant options that are intended to qualify as incentive stock options (“ISOs”) only to our employees and employees of our subsidiaries.

Acceleration of Awards upon Corporate Transactions

The outstanding awards will terminate and/or accelerate upon occurrence of certain significant corporate transactions, including amalgamations, consolidations, liquidations or dissolutions, sales of substantially all or all of our assets, reverse takeovers or acquisitions resulting in a change of control.  If the successor entity following one of these transactions assumes or replaces our outstanding awards under the Plan, such assumed or replaced awards will become fully vested and immediately exercisable and payable, and be released from repurchase or forfeiture rights immediately upon termination of the grantee’s continuous service to us if the grantee’s service is terminated by the successor entity without cause within twelve (12) months after the effective date of the transaction.  Furthermore, if the successor entity does not assume or replace our outstanding awards, each outstanding award will become fully vested and immediately exercisable and payable, and will be released from any repurchase or forfeiture rights immediately before the effective date of the corporate transaction, as long as the grantee’s continuous service with us is not terminated before this date.

Exercise Price and Term of Awards

In general, the plan administrator will determine the exercise price of an option in the award agreement.  The exercise price may be a fixed price, or it may be a variable price related to the fair market value of our common shares.  If we grant an ISO to an employee, the exercise price may not be less than 100% of the fair market value of our common stock on the date of the grant, except that if the grantee, at the time of that grant, owns shares representing more than 10% of the voting power of all classes of the shares of our common stock, the exercise price may not be less than 110% of the fair market value of our common stock on the date of that grant.  If we grant a non-qualified share option to a grantee, the exercise price may not be less than 100% of the fair market value of its common stock on the date of grant.

The term of each award under the Plan will be specified in the award agreement, but may not exceed ten years from the earlier of the adoption or the approval of the Plan, unless sooner terminated.

Vesting Schedule

In general, the plan administrator will determine, or the award agreement specify, the vesting schedule.

Equity Compensation Grants

As of the date hereof, we have issued the following securities pursuant to the Plan:
 
 
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·
703,200 stock options, exercisable at a price of $0.42 per share, of which 175,800 vested on each of September 2, 2009, March 2, 2010, September 2, 2010 and March 2, 2011. 15,200 of these stock options terminated 30 days after the resignation of one of the recipients as an officer and director of ours on July 9, 2010, and have been returned to the number of shares available for issuance under the Plan; and 300,000 of these stock options were exercised by one of the recipients on a “cashless” basis on March 17, 2011, resulting in our issuance of 175,248 shares of our common stock;
 
 
·
380,000 stock options, exercisable at a price of $1.80 per share, of which 95,000 vested on each of May 10, 2010 and November 10, 2010, and an additional 95,000 will vest on each of May 10, 2011 and November 10, 2011; and
 
 
·
380,000 share appreciation rights, exercisable at a price of $1.80 per share, which vested with respect to 25% of the underlying shares on each of May 10, 2010 and November 10, 2010, and will vest with respect to an additional 25% of the underlying shares on each of May 10, 2011 and November 10, 2011.
 
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End

The following table sets forth the equity awards outstanding at December 31, 2010 for each of the named executive officers.

Option Awards
Name
 
Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options (#)
Exercisable
   
Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options (#)
Unexercisable
   
Option
Exercise
Price ($)
 
Option
Expiration Date
Yang Yong Shan(1)
    360,000       0       0.42  
March 2, 2019
  
    190,000       190,000       1.80  
November 10, 2019
Shu Shu Kaneko(2)
    300,000       0       0.42  
March 2, 2019
  
    190,000       190,000       1.80  
November 10, 2019
 
 
(1)
Yang Yong Shan was appointed as our Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President as of October 9, 2007. We do not have an Employment Agreement with Mr. Yang.  On March 2, 2009, Mr. Yang was granted 360,000 stock options under the Plan, exercisable at a price of $0.42 per share, of which 90,000 vested on each of September 2, 2009, March 2, 2010, September 2, 2010 and March 2, 2011.  On November 10, 2009, Mr. Yang was granted an additional 380,000 stock options under the Plan, exercisable at a price of $1.80 per share, of which (a) 95,000 vested on each of May 10, 2010 and November 10, 2010, and (b) and additional 95,00 will vest on each of May 10, 2011 and November 10, 2011.

 
(2)
Shu Kaneko was appointed as our Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, and a member of our board of directors, on November 1, 2007.  As of November 1, 2007, we entered into an Employment Agreement with Mr. Kaneko, pursuant to which he is entitled to receive a base salary of $150,000 per annum.  For more information, see “— Employment Contracts and Termination of Employment and Change-in-Control Arrangements — Employment Agreement with Shu Kaneko” below. On March 2, 2009, Mr. Kaneko was granted 300,000 stock options under the Plan, exercisable at a price of $0.42 per share, of which 75,000 vested on each of September 2, 2009, March 2, 2010, September 2, 2010 and March 2, 2011.  On March 17, 2011, Mr. Kaneko exercised all 300,000 of these stock options on a “cashless” basis. As a result, Mr. Kaneko received 175,248 shares of our common stock.  On November 10, 2009, Mr. Kaneko was granted 380,000 share appreciation rights, exercisable at a price of $1.80 per share, which (a) vested with respect to 25% of the underlying shares on each of May 10, 2010  and November 10, 2010, and (b) will vest with respect to an additional 25% of the underlying shares on each of May 10, 2011 and November 10, 2011.
 
 
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Pension Benefits

We do not provide any company-sponsored retirement benefits to any employee, including the named executive officers (other than a mandatory state pension scheme in which all of our employees in China participate).

Nonqualified Deferred Compensation

We do not provide any deferred compensation programs to any employee, including the named executive officers.

Compensation of Directors

We do not currently pay any cash fees to our directors.  During 2010, there was no director compensation paid.
 
 
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Item 12.  Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.

Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans

The following table provides certain information with respect to our equity compensation plans as of December 31, 2010:

Equity Compensation Plan Information

  
 
(a)
   
(b)
   
(c)
 
Plan Category 
 
Number of securities to
be issued upon exercise
of outstanding options,
warrants and rights
   
Weighted-average
exercise price of
outstanding
options, warrants
and rights
   
Number of securities
remaining available
for future issuance
under equity
compensation plans
(excluding securities
reflected in column
(a))
 
                   
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders (1)
    1,448,000     $ 1.14       52,000  
                         
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders (2)
    0       N/A       0  
                         
Total
    1,448,000     $ 1.14       52,000  

 
(1)
Our board of directors adopted the Plan (2009 Equity Incentive Plan), to be effective on March 2, 2009.  The Plan was approved by the shareholders on March 11, 2009.  To date, we have made the following grants under the Plan:

 
(a)
703,200 stock options, exercisable at a price of $0.42 per share, of which 175,800 vested on each of September 2, 2009, March 2, 2010, September 2, 2010 and March 2, 2011. 15,200 of these stock options terminated 30 days after the resignation of one of the recipients as an officer and director of ours on July 9, 2010, and have been returned to the number of shares available for issuance under the Plan;

 
(b)
380,000 stock options, exercisable at a price of $1.80 per share, of which 95,000 vest on each of May 10, 2010 and November 10, 2010, and an additional 95,000 will vest on each of May 10, 2011 and November 10, 2011; and

 
(c)
380,000 share appreciation rights, exercisable at a price of $1.80 per share, which vested with respect to 25% of the underlying shares on each of May 10, 2010 and November 10, 2010, and will vest with respect to an additional 25% of the underlying shares on each of May 10, 2011 and November 10, 2011. 

 
(2)
We do not have any equity compensation plans not approved by our security holders.

 
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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN
BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

The following table sets forth certain information as of the date hereof regarding the beneficial ownership of our common stock by (i) each person who, to our knowledge, owns more than 5% of our common stock, (ii) each of our directors and the persons who were included as our “Named Executive Officers” in the Summary Compensation Table of our Form 10-K, as amended, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, and (iii) all of our executive officers and directors as a group. Unless otherwise indicated in the footnotes to the following table, each person named in the table has sole voting and investment power.  Shares of our common stock subject to options, warrants, or other rights currently exercisable, or exercisable within 60 days of the date hereof, are deemed to be beneficially owned and outstanding for computing the share ownership and percentage of the person holding such options, warrants or other rights, but are not deemed outstanding for computing the percentage of any other person. As of the date of this report, we had 34,207,379 shares of common stock issued and outstanding (not including an additional 1,944,444 shares of common stock currently being held in treasury).

Unless otherwise noted, the address for each of the persons listed below is: c/o Emerald Dairy Inc., 10 Huashan-lu, Xiangfang-qu, 9th floor, Wanda Building, Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province, PRC 150001.

   
Common Stock Beneficially
Owned
 
Name and Address
 
Number
   
Percent
 
5% Stockholders:
           
John Winfield (1)
    3,386,531       9.9 %
820 Moraga Drive
               
Los Angeles, CA 90049
               
                 
JAG Multi Investments LLC (2)
    2,425,156       6.9 %
163 Washington Valley Road, Suite 103
               
Warren, N.J. 07059
               
                 
Named Executive Officers and Directors:
               
Yang Yong Shan (3)
    14,348,329       41.2 %
Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman of the Board
               
                 
Shu Kaneko (4)
    460,248       1.3 %
Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Director
               
                 
Qin Si Bo (5)
    15,200       *  
Vice President of Production and Director
               
                 
Yuan Yong Wei (6)
    12,800       *  
Vice President of Operations and Director
               
                 
All Executive Officers and Directors as a Group (4 persons) (7)
    14,836,577       42.2 %
 
 
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*Less than 1%

(1)  Consists of (i) 2,546,477 shares of common stock, and (ii) 840,204 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of currently exercisable warrants.  Does not include 400,169 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of additional currently exercisable warrants held by Mr. Winfield, because they are the subject of agreements with us that such warrants cannot be exercised at any time when the result would be to cause the holder to beneficially own more than 9.9% of our outstanding common stock.

(2)  Consists of (i) 1,718,650 shares of common stock, and (ii) 706,506 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of currently exercisable warrants.  Alexander M. Goren is the Manager of JAG Multi Investments LLC, and has sole voting and investment power over the shares owned thereby.  Mr. Goren disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.

(3)  Consists of (i) 13,703,329 shares of common stock, and (ii) 645,000 shares of common stock underlying stock options which have vested, or will vest within 60 days of the date hereof.  Does not include shares underlying stock options to purchase 95,000 shares of our common stock, which will not vest within 60 days of the date hereof.  7,989,331 of the shares of common stock held by Mr. Yang are pledged to secure our repayment of promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of $3,466,410, as further described in “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions — Pledge of Shares by Chief Executive Officer”.

(4)  Consists of (i) 175,248 shares of common stock, and (ii) 285,000 share appreciation rights which have vested, or will vest within 60 days of the date hereof.  Does not include shares underlying 95,000 share appreciation rights, which will not vest within 60 days of the date hereof.

(5)  Consists of 15,200 shares of common stock underlying stock options which have vested, or will vest within 60 days of the date hereof.

(6)  Consists of 12,800 shares of common stock underlying stock options which have vested, or will vest within 60 days of the date hereof.

(8)  Consists of (i) 13,878,577 shares of common stock, (ii) 673,000 shares of common stock underlying stock options which have vested, or will vest within 60 days of the date hereof, and (iii) 285,000 shares of common stock underlying share appreciation rights which have vested, or will vest within 60 days of the date hereof.  Does not include shares underlying (i) stock options to purchase 95,000 shares of our common stock, which will not vest within 60 days of the date hereof, or (ii) 95,000 share appreciation rights, which will not vest within 60 days of the date hereof.

 
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Item 13.  Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.

Transactions with Management and Others

Since the beginning of our fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, there have been no transactions between members of management, five percent stockholders, “affiliates,” promoters and finders.

Review, Approval and Ratification of Related Party Transactions

We have not adopted formal policies and procedures for the review, approval or ratification of transactions, such as those described above, with our executive officers, directors and significant shareholders. However, we intend that such transactions will, on a going-forward basis, be subject to the review, approval or ratification of our board of directors, or an appropriate committee thereof.

As of the date hereof, we have not adopted a written conflict of interest policy that applies to our executive officers and directors. We intend to adopt a written conflict of interest policy in the future.

Director Independence

Our common stock is currently approved for quotation on the OTCBB maintained by the FINRA under the symbol “EMDY.OB.” As soon as practicable, and assuming we satisfy all necessary initial listing requirements, we intend to apply to have our common stock listed for trading on either the New York Stock Exchange, NYSE Amex Equities or the Nasdaq Stock Market.

None of the directors currently on its board of would qualify as independent directors under the rules of the New York Stock Exchange, NYSE Amex Equities or The Nasdaq Stock Market because they all (i) currently own a significant percentage of our shares, and/or (ii) are currently employed by us, and/or (iii) have been actively involved in our management, and/or (iv) otherwise fall into one or more of the enumerated categories of people who cannot be considered independent directors.

 
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Item 14.  Principal Accounting Fees and Services

The following is a summary of the fees billed to us by Windes & McClaughry Accountancy Corporation for professional services rendered for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009:

   
2010
   
2009
 
             
Audit Fees
  $ 194,678     $ 185,000  
Audit Related Fees
  $ 84,406     $ 34,490  
Tax Fees
  $ -     $ -  
Other Fees
  $ -     $ -  
Total Fees:
  $ 279,084     $ 219,490  

Audit Fees. Consists of fees billed for professional services rendered for the audit of our consolidated financial statements and review of the interim consolidated financial statements included in quarterly reports, services that are normally provided by our independent registered public accounting firm in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements.

Audit-Related Fees. Consists of fees billed for assurance and related services that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of our consolidated financial statements and are not reported under “Audit Fees.”

Tax Fees. Consists of fees billed for professional services for our corporate tax returns and extensions, tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning. No such fees were billed by our independent registered public accounting firm in fiscal 2010 or 2009.

All Other Fees. No fees were billed to us by our independent registered public accounting firm for products and services other than the services reported above.  No such fees were billed by our independent registered public accounting firm in fiscal 2010 or 2009.

The board of directors has the sole authority to review in advance and grant any pre-approvals of (i) all auditing services to be provided by the independent auditor, (ii) all significant non-audit services to be provided by the independent auditors as permitted by Section 10A of the Exchange Act, and (iii) all fees and the terms of engagement with respect to such services. All audit and non-audit services performed by Windes & McClaughry Accountancy Corporation during fiscal 2010 and 2009 were pre-approved pursuant to the procedures outlined above.

 
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Item 15.  Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

Exhibit No.
 
Description
     
2.1
 
Agreement and Plan of Merger and Reorganization, dated October 9, 2007, by and among the Company, AIDH Acquisition, Inc., Tryant LLC and American International Dairy Holding Co., Inc. - Incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on October 15, 2007
     
2.2
 
Articles of Merger, dated October 9, 2007, of AIDH Acquisition, Inc. with and into American International Dairy Holding Co., Inc. - Incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on October 15, 2007
     
3.1
 
Bylaws - Incorporated by reference from our Registration Statement on Form 10-SB filed August 10, 2006
     
3.2
 
Articles of Incorporation - Incorporated by reference from our Registration Statement on Form 10-SB filed August 10, 2006
     
3.3
 
Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation of the Company, dated October 9, 2007 - Incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on October 15, 2007
     
3.4
 
Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation of the Company, dated January 25, 2008 - Incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on January 30, 2008
     
4.1
 
Warrant No. W-1, issued as of October 9, 2007, in connection with the Company’s $1,000,000 unit offering - Incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on October 15, 2007
     
4.2
 
Warrant No. W-2, issued in October 2007, in connection with the Company’s $1,000,000 unit offering - Incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on October 15, 2007
     
4.3
 
Form of Class A Warrant, issued in October 2007, in connection with the Company’s $8,000,000 unit offering - Incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on October 15, 2007
     
4.4
 
Form of Class B Warrant, issued in October 2007, in connection with the Company’s $8,000,000 unit offering - Incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on October 15, 2007
     
4.5
 
Form of Second Amended and Restated 10% Promissory Note, originally issued in June 2008, in connection with the Company’s June 2008 private offering of Promissory Notes and Warrants, as amended in December 2008 and December 2009 — Incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on January 7, 2010
     
4.6
 
Form of Amended and Restated Warrant, originally issued in June 2008, in connection with the Company’s June 2008 private offering of Promissory Notes and Warrants, as amended in December 2008 — Incorporated by reference from our amended Current Report on Form 8-K/A, filed on January 7, 2009
     
4.7
 
Form of Additional Warrants, issued in December 2009, in connection with the Company’s amendment to Promissory Notes originally issued in June 2008— Incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on January 7, 2010
     
4.8
 
Amended and Restated 10% Promissory Note, in the principal amount of $1,750,000, dated November 30, 2010 — Incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on December 6, 2010
 
 
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Exhibit No.
 
Description
     
4.9
 
Form of 10% Promissory Note, issued in connection with the Company’s December 2009 private offering of Promissory Notes and Warrants — Incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on December 31, 2009
     
4.10
 
Warrants issued to Fenghui Leasing Co, Ltd., in connection with the Company’s sale and leaseback transaction, dated June 24, 2010 — Incorporated by reference to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2010
     
4.11
 
Form of Warrant, issued in connection with the Company’s December 2009 private offering of Promissory Notes and Warrants — Incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on December 31, 2009
     
4.12
 
10% Promissory Note, in the principal amount of $800,000, dated June 24, 2010 — Incorporated by reference to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2010
     
4.13
 
10% Promissory Note, in the principal amount of $380,000, dated December 1, 2010 — Incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on December 6, 2010
     
10.1
 
Form of Securities Purchase Agreement for the Company’s October 2007 $1,000,000 unit offering — Incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on October 15, 2007
     
10.2
 
Form of Securities Purchase Agreement for the Company’s October 2007 $8,000,000 unit offering —Incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on October 15, 2007
     
10.3
 
Form of Registration Rights Agreement related to the Company’s October 2007 private offerings — Incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on October 15, 2007
     
10.4
 
Employment Agreement, dated November 1, 2007, by and between the Company and Shu Kaneko — Incorporated by reference to our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed November 7, 2007*
     
10.5
 
Amendment, dated March 19, 2010, to Employment Agreement between the Company and Shu Kaneko – Incorporated by reference to our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed March 23, 2010*
     
10.6
 
Form of Securities Purchase Agreement for the Company’s June 2008 private offering of up to $3,000,000 of 8% Promissory Notes and 300,000 Warrants  —  Incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on June 12, 2008
     
10.7
 
First Amendment to June 2008 Securities Purchase Agreement, dated December 31, 2008 – Incorporated by reference from our amended Current Report on Form 8-K/A, filed January 7, 2009
     
10.8
 
Second Amendment to June 2008 Securities Purchase Agreement, dated December 31, 2009 — Incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed January 7, 2010
     
10.9
 
Loan Agreement, dated November 30, 2009 — Incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on December 4, 2009
     
10.10
 
Amendment to November 2009 Loan Agreement, dated November 30, 2010 – Incorporated by reference from our amended Current Report on Form 8-K, filed December 31, 2009
 
 
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Exhibit No.
 
Description
     
10.11
 
Securities Purchase Agreement for the Company’s December 2009 private offering of $1,750,000 of 10% Promissory Notes and 536,000 Warrants  —  Incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on December 31, 2009
     
10.12
 
First Amendment to December 2009 Securities Purchase Agreement, dated December 24, 2010 – Incorporated by reference from our amended Current Report on Form 8-K, filed December 30, 2010
     
10.13
 
Loan Agreement, dated June 24, 2010 — Incorporated by reference to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2010
     
10.14
 
Sale and Leaseback, dated June 24, 2010, by and between Hailun Xinganling Dairy Co., the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, and Fenghui Leasing Co, Ltd. – Incorporated by reference to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2010
     
10.15
 
Loan Agreement, dated December 1, 2010 — Incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on December 6, 2010
     
10.16
 
2009 Equity Incentive Plan — Incorporated by reference from our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on March 6, 2009*
     
14.1
 
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics – Filed herewith
     
21.1
 
List of Subsidiaries – Filed herewith
     
23.1
 
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm – Filed herewith
     
31.1
 
Certification of principal executive officer pursuant to Section 13a-14(a) - Filed herewith
     
31.2
 
Certification of principal financial and accounting officer pursuant to Section 13a-14(a) - Filed herewith
     
32.1
 
Certification of principal executive officer pursuant to Section 1350 - Filed herewith
     
32.2
 
Certification of principal financial and accounting officer pursuant to Section 1350 - Filed herewith
 

 
* Denotes a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement

 
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
EMERALD DAIRY INC.
   
 Dated: April 15, 2011
By:
/s/ Yang Yong Shan
   
Yang Yong Shan
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President (Authorized Representative)
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Exchange Act, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
 
Name
 
Title
 
Date
         
/s/ Yang Yong Shan
 
President, Chief Executive Officer
 
April 15, 2011
Yang Yong Shan
 
and Director (Principal Executive Officer)
   
         
/s/ Shu Kaneko
 
Chief Financial Officer and
 
April 15, 2011
Shu Kaneko
 
Secretary (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
   
         
/s/ Qin Si Bo
 
Director
 
April 15, 2011
Qin Si Bo
       
         
/s/ Yuan Yong Wei
 
Director
 
April 15, 2011
Yuan Yong Wei
       
 
 
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