8-K/A 1 vorsatech_8ka081905.htm 8-K - AMENDMENT NO. 1 8-K - Amendment No. 1
 


 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 8-K/A
(Amendment No. 1)


Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):   July 15, 2005


 
VORSATECH VENTURES, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
 
 
 
Delaware
 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
 
 

000-50601

N/A

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

15200 Shady Grove Road, Suite 350, Rockville, Maryland

20850

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

 
 
301-840-3888
 (Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
 
 
702-777 Hornby Street, Vancouver, British Columbia Canada V6Z 1S2
 (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)



 






Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
  (a) and (c) Financial Statement of Businesses Acquired.
 
  Set forth at the end of this Report are the following financial statements of Synutra, Inc. required by Rule 3-05(b) of Regulation S-X:
 


 
 
 
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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 

 
VORSATECH VENTURES, INC.
     
     
Date:  August 19, 2005
By:
/s/ Liang Zhang                                                                                     
Liang Zhang, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer)
     

 
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SYNUTRA, INC.
Rockville, MD
 
     
 
FINANCIAL REPORTS
 
 
AT
 
 
DECEMBER 31, 2004
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 
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SYNUTRA, INC.
Rockville, MD


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 
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To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Synutra, Inc.
Rockville, MD
 
 
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Synutra, Inc., as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, and the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss), changes in stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
 
We conducted our audits in accordance with The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Synutra, Inc as of December 31, 2004 and 2003 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with generally accounting principles accepted in the United States of America.



 /s/ Rotenberg and Co., LLP
 
Rotenberg and Co., LLP
 
Rochester, New York
August 19, 2005
 
 
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SYNUTRA, INC.
         
Rockville, MD
         
           
           
         
           
December 31,
 
2004
 
2003
 
           
ASSETS
             
               
Current Assets
             
Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
$
15,982,451
 
$
10,785,943
 
Short Term Investment - at Market
   
48,789
   
66,187
 
Trade Receivables, Net of Provisions
   
3,085,904
   
1,091,761
 
Other Receivables, Net of Provisions
   
1,526,230
   
4,354,025
 
Notes Receivable
   
210,865
   
47,196
 
Inventory
   
6,263,574
   
6,701,529
 
Prepaid Expenses
   
741,806
   
563,052
 
Due from Related Companies
   
4,679,864
   
1,261,472
 
Deferred Costs
   
284,708
   
270,959
 
               
Total Current Assets
   
32,824,191
   
25,142,124
 
               
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net of Accumulated Depreciation
   
13,186,595
   
13,094,311
 
               
Other Assets
             
Intangible Assets, Net of Accumulated Amortization
   
163,695
   
30,988
 
Construction In Progress
   
13,674,967
   
390,660
 
               
Total Assets
 
$
59,849,448
 
$
38,658,083
 
               

 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SYNUTRA, INC.
         
Rockville, MD
         
           
           
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
         
           
December 31,
 
2004
 
2003
 
           
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
             
               
Current Liabilities
             
Accounts Payable
 
$
3,953,138
 
$
3,985,466
 
Other Payables
   
4,322,557
   
6,116,222
 
Notes Payable
   
19,452,667
   
7,913,973
 
Deposit Received from Customers
   
1,401,190
   
1,299,706
 
Bank Loans
   
12,299,885
   
5,004,531
 
Accrued Expenses
   
704,551
   
323,014
 
Due to Related Companies
   
8,527,442
   
3,141,870
 
               
Total Current Liabilities
   
50,661,430
   
27,784,782
 
               
Long Term Liabilities
             
Bank Loans
   
4,832,961
   
8,457,681
 
               
Total Liabilities
   
55,494,391
   
36,242,463
 
               
Minority Interest
   
1,364,710
   
(1,232,916
)
               
Shareholders’ Equity
             
Registered Capital
   
10,000
   
10,000
 
Additional Paid-in Capital
   
6,996,158
   
7,179,544
 
Reserve
   
45,804
   
29,149
 
Deficit
   
(3,852,561
)
 
(3,456,002
)
Accumulated Comprehensive Income (Loss)
   
(209,054
)
 
(114,155
)
               
Total Shareholders’ Equity
   
2,990,347
   
3,648,536
 
               
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
 
$
59,849,448
 
$
38,658,083
 
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SYNUTRA, INC.
             
Rockville, MD
             
               
               
 
 
 
 
     
                           
       
Additional
         
Accumulated
 
Total
         
   
Registered
 
Paid-In
         
Comprehensive
 
Stockholder’s
 
Minority
 
 
Capital
 
Capital
 
Reserve
 
Deficit
 
Income (Loss)
 
Equity
 
Interest
                                   
Balance - January 1, 2003
 
$
10,000
 
$
7,404,592
 
$
15,367
 
$
(97,453
)
$
 
$
7,332,506
 
$(1,468,215)
                                         
Net Loss
   
   
   
   
(3,344,767
)
 
   
(3,344,767
)
235,299 
                                         
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
   
   
   
   
   
(114,155
)
 
(114,155
)
— 
                                         
Additions to Reserve
   
   
   
13,782
   
(13,782
)
 
   
 
— 
                                         
Shareholder Distributions
   
   
(225,048
)
 
   
   
   
(225,048
)
— 
                                         
Balance - December 31, 2003
   
10,000
   
7,179,544
   
29,149
   
(3,456,002
)
 
(114,155
)
 
3,648,536
 
(1,232,916)
                                         
Net Loss
   
   
   
   
(379,904
)
 
   
(379,904
)
2,597,626 
                                         
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
   
   
   
   
   
(94,899
)
 
(94,899
)
— 
                                         
Additions to Reserve
   
   
   
16,655
   
(16,655
)
 
   
 
— 
                                         
Shareholder Distributions
   
   
(183,386
)
 
   
   
   
(183,386
)
— 
                                         
Balance - December 31, 2004
 
$
10,000
 
$
6,996,158
 
$
45,804
 
$
(3,852,561
)
$
(209,054
)
$
2,990,037
 
$1,364,710 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SYNUTRA, INC.
         
Rockville, MD
         
           
           
 
           
December 31,
 
2004
 
2003
 
           
Sales
 
$
51,783,407
 
$
36,282,159
 
               
Cost of Sales
   
26,805,747
   
20,916,205
 
               
Gross Profit
   
24,977,660
   
15,365,954
 
               
Selling Expenses
   
9,428,167
   
8,641,196
 
Advertising and Sales Promotion
   
9,745,734
   
7,409,778
 
General and Administrative Expenses
   
2,706,265
   
2,092,672
 
               
Income (Loss) from Operations
   
3,097,494
   
(2,777,692
)
               
Other Income
   
660,230
   
630,790
 
               
Other Expenses
             
Interest Expense
   
1,149,652
   
854,070
 
Other Expenses
   
314,606
   
34,782
 
               
Total Other Expenses
   
1,464,258
   
888,852
 
               
Income (Loss) from Operations Before Income Taxes
   
2,293,466
   
(3,035,754
)
               
Income Taxes - Current
   
75,744
   
73,714
 
               
Net Income (Loss) Before Minority Interest
   
2,217,722
   
(3,109,468
)
               
Minority Interest
   
(2,597,626
)
 
(235,299
)
               
Net Loss
   
(379,904
)
 
(3,344,767
)
               
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
             
Foreign Currency Translation
   
(77,498
)
 
(107,123
)
Unrealized Loss on Investment
   
(17,399
)
 
(7,032
)
               
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 
$
(474,802
)
$
(3,458,922
)
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SYNUTRA, INC.
         
Rockville, MD
         
           
           
         
           
December 31,
 
2004
 
2003
 
           
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
             
               
Net Loss
 
$
(379,904
)
$
(3,344,767
)
               
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Loss to Net Cash
Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
             
Minority Interest
   
2,597,626
   
235,299
 
Depreciation and Amortization
   
1,387,375
   
2,183,976
 
Bad Debts
   
68,374
   
95,544
 
 Loss on Disposal of Fixed Asset
   
676
   
 
(Increase) Decrease in Assets:
             
Inventory
   
437,955
   
(6,701,529
)
Trade Receivables, Net of Provisions
   
(2,062,517
)
 
(1,184,453
)
Other Receivables, Net of Provisions
   
2,827,795
   
(4,356,876
)
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Costs
   
(192,503
)
 
(833,402
)
Increase (Decrease) in Liabilities:
             
Accounts Payable
   
(32,328
)
 
3,985,466
 
Other Payables and Accrued Expenses
   
(1,412,128
)
 
6,439,236
 
Deposit Received from Customers
   
101,484
   
1,299,706
 
               
Net Cash Provided By (Used in) Operating Activities
   
3,341,905
   
(2,181,800
)
               
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
             
Purchase of Short Term Investment
   
   
(73,219
)
Funds Investment
   
   
1,000,000
 
Acquisition of Property, Plant and Equipment
   
(1,485,937
)
 
(15,278,287
)
Cash Proceeds from Sale of Fixed Assets
   
52,775
   
 
Cash Used for Construction in Progress
   
(13,284,307
)
 
(390,660
)
Notes Receivable - Cash Paid
   
(163,669
)
 
(47,196
)
Purchase of Intangible Assets
   
(179,883
)
 
(30,988
)
Due from Related Companies - Cash Paid
   
(3,418,392
)
 
(1,261,472
)
               
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
   
(18,479,413
)
 
(16,081,822
)
               
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
             
Registered Capital
   
   
10,000
 
Reserve
   
   
15,367
 
Loans from Shareholders
   
   
(617,900
)
Proceeds from Bank Loans
   
3,670,634
   
13,462,212
 
Proceeds from Notes Payable
   
11,538,694
   
7,913,973
 
Retained Earnings
   
   
(1,468,216
)
Capital Contributions (Shareholder Distributions) - Net
   
(183,386
)
 
6,679,544
 
Due to Related Companies - Cash Received
   
5,385,572
   
3,141,870
 
               
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities
   
20,411,514
   
29,136,850
 
               
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents
   
(77,498
)
 
(107,123
)
               
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents
   
5,196,508
   
10,766,105
 
               
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning of Year
   
10,785,943
   
19,838
 
               
Cash and Cash Equivalents - End of Year
 
$
15,982,451
 
$
10,785,943
 
               
SUPPLEMENTARY CASH FLOWS DISCLOSURES
             
Interest Paid
 
$
1,140,569
 
$
854,070
 
Taxes Paid
 
$
108,764
 
$
30,760
 
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SYNUTRA, INC.
Rockville, MD




NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION / SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Description of Business
Synutra, Inc. is a U.S. incorporated company that at June 30, 2005 owns 100% of six subsidiary companies in the People’s Republic of China “PRC”. For the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, the Company held minority, majority and in some cases no interest in these subsidiaries. For those companies where no stock was held, they have been consolidated based on significant influence and/or common control. These six subsidiaries are all principally engaged in different stages of the production, distribution, and sales of dairy based infant formulas and other nutritional products. The Company’s extensive sales network covers 24 provinces, 227 cities, and more than 800 countries throughout China. In 2004, the Company’s infant formula market share was rated number eight among international manufacturers and number three among domestic manufacturers in China.

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Accounting method - The Company uses the accrual method of accounting for financial statement and tax return purposes. The accrual method of accounting recognizes revenues when earned and expenses when incurred.

Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Synutra, Inc. and its subsidiaries held under common control. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in the consolidation.

The following companies are consolidated for financial statement presentation:

     
Company
 
Incorporation Date
     
Qingdao St. George Dairy Co. Ltd.
 
September 2001
Qingdao Shengyuan Dairy Co. Ltd.
 
January 1998
Chabei Shengyuan Dairy Co. Ltd.
 
February 2002
Heilongjiang Luobei Shengyuan Food Co. Ltd.
 
April 2001
Bei’an Yipin Dairy Co. Ltd.
 
June 2004
Qingdao Women and Children Nutrition Study Co. Ltd.
 
April 2004
Zhangjiakou Shengyuan Co. Ltd.
 
March 2004

Use of estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles 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 date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Management makes its best estimate of the ultimate outcome for these items based on historical trends and other information available when the financial statements are prepared. Changes in estimates are recognized in accordance with the accounting rules for the estimate, which is typically in the period when new information becomes available to management. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Fair value of financial instruments - For certain of the Company's financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables and payables, prepaid expenses, deposits and other current assets, short-term bank borrowings, and other payables and accruals, the carrying amounts approximate fair values due to their short maturities.
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SYNUTRA, INC.
Rockville, MD


NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION / SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Continued

Financial risk factors and financial risk management - The Company is exposed to the following risk factors:

(i) Credit risks - The Company has policies in place to ensure that sales of products are made to customers with an appropriate credit history. The Company also has a concentration of credit risk due to geographic sales as a majority of its products are marketed and sold in the PRC.

(ii) Liquidity risks - Prudent liquidity risk management implies maintaining sufficient cash, the availability of funding through an adequate amount of committed credit facilities and ability to close out market positions.

(iii) Interest rate risk - The interest rate and terms of repayments of short-term and long-term bank borrowings are approximately 5.31% to 7.31% per annum. The Company's income and cash flows are substantially independent of changes in market interest rates. The Company has no significant interest-bearing assets. The Company's policy is to maintain all of its borrowings in fixed rate instruments.

Cash and cash equivalents - Cash and cash equivalents include time deposits, certificates of deposit, and all highly liquid debt instruments with original maturities of three months or less.

Short term investments - The Company has classified its short term investment as Available-for-Sale. Available-for-Sale securities are stated at fair value with unrealized gains and losses included as a separate component of stockholders’ equity. Realized gains and losses are included in income (expense). The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method.

Inventories - Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, with cost computed on a weighted-average basis. Cost includes all costs of purchase, cost of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale.

Property, plant and equipment - Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. The initial cost of the asset comprises its purchase price and any directly attributable costs of bringing the asset to its working condition and location for its intended use. Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over the assets estimated useful life for periods ranging from five to fifty years. Significant improvements and betterments are capitalized where it is probable that the expenditure resulted in an increase in the future economic benefits expected to be obtained form the use of the asset beyond its originally assessed standard of performance. Routine repairs and maintenance are expensed when incurred. Gains and losses on disposal of fixed assets are recognized in the income statement based on the net disposal proceeds less the carrying amount of the assets.

Impairment of long-lived assets - Long-lived assets, such as property, plant and equipment and other non-current assets, including intangible assets, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognized when the estimated undiscounted cash flows associated with the asset or group of assets is less than their carrying value. If impairment exists, an adjustment is made to write the asset down to its fair value, and a loss is recorded as the difference between the carrying value and fair value. Fair values are determined based on quoted market values, discounted cash flows or internal and external appraisals, as applicable. Assets to be disposed of are carried at the lower of carrying value or estimated net realizable value.
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SYNUTRA, INC.
Rockville, MD


NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION / SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Continued

Intangible assets - Intangible assets represent computer software and applications. Intangible assets are measured initially at cost. Intangible assets are recognized if it is probable that the future economic benefits that are attributable to the asset will flow to the enterprise and the cost of the asset can be measured reliably. After initial recognition, intangible assets are measured at cost less any impairment losses. Intangible assets with definite useful lives are amortized on a straight-line basis over their useful lives. The gross carrying amount of the intangible assets was approximately $242,609, and $61,397 at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. Accumulated amortization at December 31, 2004 and 2003 was $78,914 and $30,409, and amortization expense for the periods presented was $46,747 and $33,617, respectively. Future amortization expense is as follows:

2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
$ 48,809
$ 45,611
$ 41,495
$ 27,780
$       —

Trade receivables and allowance for bad debts - The Company presents trade, net of allowances for doubtful accounts and sales returns. Trade receivables generated from credit sales, are non-interest bearing and have general credit terms of 30 to 60 days. The allowances are calculated based on detailed review of certain individual customer accounts, historical rates and an estimation of the overall economic conditions affecting the Company's customer base. The Company reviews a customer's credit history before extending credit. If the financial condition of its customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required.

Revenue recognition - Revenues from the sale of goods is recognized when the risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have transferred to the buyer. Revenues consist of the invoice value for the sale of goods and services net of value-added tax ("VAT"), rebates and discounts. Amounts billed to customers related to freight have been classified as sales in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. The Company is subject to the following surtaxes, which are recorded as deductions from gross sales: 5% City Construction Tax and Education Supplementary Tax (levied at 3 - 4% of net VAT payable).

Shipping and handling fees - Shipping and handling fees are classified as selling expenses and amounted to approximately $2,143,281 and $1,867,174 for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

Research and development expenses - Research and development costs are classified as general and administrative expenses and are expensed as incurred. They amounted to approximately $90,422 and $60,085 for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

Advertising costs - Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are classified as selling expenses. Advertising costs amounted to approximately $9,745,734 and $7,409,778 for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

Income taxes - The Company accounts for income taxes under the provision of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS" No. 109), "Accounting for Income Taxes," whereby deferred income tax assets and liabilities are computed for differences between the financial statements and tax bases of assets and liabilities that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future, based on enacted tax laws and rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. Valuation allowances are established when necessary; to reduce deferred income tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.
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SYNUTRA, INC.
Rockville, MD


NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION / SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Continued

Foreign currency translation - The reporting currency of the Company is U.S. dollars and the financial records are maintained and the financial statements are prepared in Renminbi ("RMB"). Transactions in other currencies are translated into the reporting currencies at exchange rates prevailing at the time of the transactions. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in other currencies at the balance sheet date are re-translated at exchange rates prevailing at that date. Non-monetary assets and liabilities in other currencies are translated at historical rates. Exchanges differences are recognized in the income statement in the period in which they arise.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards 
In November 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (“SFAS”) No. 151 "Inventory Costs - an amendment of ARB No. 43, Chapter 4" (“SFAS 151”). This statement amends the guidance in ARB No. 43, Chapter 4, "Inventory Pricing," to clarify the accounting for abnormal amounts of idle facility expense, freight, handling costs, and wasted material (spoilage). SFAS 151 requires that those items be recognized as current-period charges. In addition, this Statement requires that allocation of fixed production overheads to costs of conversion be based upon the normal capacity of the production facilities. The provisions of SFAS 151 are effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2005. As such, the Company is required to adopt these provisions at the beginning of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of SFAS 151 on its consolidated financial statements.

In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123R, "Share-Based Payment" (“SFAS 123R”). SFAS 123R revises FASB Statement No. 123 “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” and supersedes APB Opinion No. 25 “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees”. SFAS 123R requires all public and non-public companies to measure and recognize compensation expense for all stock-based payments for services received at the grant-date fair value, with the cost recognized over the vesting period (or the requisite service period). SFAS 123R is effective for small business issuers for all interim periods beginning after December 15, 2005. As such, the Company is required to adopt these provisions at the beginning of the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2005. Retroactive application of the provisions of SFAS 123R to the beginning of the fiscal year that includes the effective date is permitted, but not required. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of SFAS 123R on its consolidated financial statements.

 
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SYNUTRA, INC.
Rockville, MD


NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


NOTE 2 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
 
The following related party transactions occurred during the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003:
           
December 31,
 
2004
 
2003
 
           
Purchases
             
Beijing Kelqin Dairy Company, Ltd.
 
$
1,158,974
 
$
400,447
 
Sheng Zhi Da Dairy Group Corp.
   
1,214,448
   
 
Heilongjiang Baoquanling Shengyuan Dairy Company, Ltd.
   
7,385,282
   
5,131,417
 
St. Angel (Beijing Business Service)
   
31,526
   
 
Beijing Honnete Dairy Corporation, Ltd.
   
3,118,285
   
1,925,833
 
               
Total Purchases
 
$
12,908,515
 
$
7,457,697
 

Related party payables consist of accounts payable and deposits received from customers from the following companies:
           
December 31,
 
2004
 
2003
 
           
Due to Related Companies
             
Beijing Kelqin Dairy Company, Ltd.
 
$
876,852
 
$
180,901
 
Sheng Zhi Da Dairy Group Corp.
   
4,242,403
   
 
Heilongjiang Baoquanling Shengyuan Dairy Company, Ltd.
   
355,785
   
517,966
 
St. Angel (Beijing Business Service)
   
35,617
   
 
Beijing Honnete Dairy Corporation, Ltd.
   
3,016,785
   
2,443,003
 
               
Total Related Party Companies
 
$
8,527,442
 
$
3,141,870
 
 
           
December 31,
 
2004
 
2003
 
           
Due from Related Companies
             
Beijing Kelqin Dairy Company, Ltd.
 
$
 
$
241,417
 
Sheng Zhi Da Dairy Group Corp.
   
4,588,930
   
394,340
 
Beijing Ao Naier Feed Stuff LLC
   
   
220,870
 
St. Angel (Beijing Business Service)
   
   
25,023
 
Beijing Honnete Dairy Corporation, Ltd.
   
90,934
   
379,822
 
               
Total Due from Related Companies
 
$
4,679,864
 
$
1,261,472
 

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SYNUTRA, INC.
Rockville, MD


NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


NOTE 2 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS - Continued
           
December 31,
 
2004
 
2003
 
           
Sales
             
Beijing Kelqin Dairy Company, Ltd.
 
$
137,117
 
$
13,631
 
Heilongjiang Baoquanling Shengyuan Dairy Company, Ltd.
   
3,188,940
   
2,362,831
 
Beijing Ao Naier Feed Stuff LLC
   
   
20,199
 
Sheng Zhi Da Dairy Group Corp.
   
350,694
   
 
               
Total Sales
 
$
3,676,751
 
$
2,396,661
 

 
NOTE 3 - ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
 
The Company’s accounts receivable at December 31, 2004 and 2003 are summarized as follows:
           
December 31,
 
2004
 
2003
 
           
Accounts Receivable
 
$
3,252,738
 
$
1,190,221
 
Less: Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
   
166,834
   
98,460
 
               
Net Accounts Receivable
 
$
3,085,904
 
$
1,091,761
 

The change in the allowance for doubtful accounts at December 31, 2004 and 2003 are summarized as follows:
           
December 31,
 
2004
 
2003
 
           
Balance - Beginning of Year
 
$
98,460
 
$
5,768
 
Add: Current Year Provision
   
68,374
   
92,692
 
Less: Accounts Written Off
   
   
 
               
Balance - End of Year
 
$
166,834
 
$
98,460
 


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SYNUTRA, INC.
Rockville, MD


NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


NOTE 4 - INVENTORIES
 
Inventories consist of the following:
           
December 31,
 
2004
 
2003
 
           
Raw Materials
 
$
1,071,638
 
$
1,647,982
 
Work in Process
   
3,036,705
   
2,615,251
 
Finished Goods
   
1,471,311
   
1,891,152
 
Packing Materials and Other Consumables
   
683,920
   
547,144
 
               
Total Inventories
 
$
6,263,574
 
$
6,701,529
 

 
NOTE 5 - PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
 
Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following:
           
December 31,
 
2004
 
2003
 
           
Building
 
$
6,868,503
 
$
6,372,193
 
Land Use Rights
   
1,605,776
   
1,190,619
 
Machinery
   
6,061,505
   
5,832,496
 
Office Equipment
   
775,869
   
541,730
 
Vehicles
   
1,377,920
   
1,341,249
 
   
$
16,689,573
 
$
15,278,287
 
Less: Accumulated Depreciation
   
3,502,978
   
2,183,976
 
               
Net Property and Equipment
 
$
13,186,595
 
$
13,094,311
 

Depreciation expense charged to operations was $1,340,199 and $989,329 for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

 
NOTE 6 - CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS
 
Construction in progress consisted of the following:
           
December 31,
 
2004
 
2003
 
           
Supplementary Machinery
 
$
 
$
26,619
 
Factory
   
5,389,472
   
364,041
 
Machinery Within Factory
   
8,285,495
   
 
               
Total Construction in Progress
 
$
13,674,967
 
$
390,660
 
 

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SYNUTRA, INC.
Rockville, MD


NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


NOTE 7 - BANK BORROWINGS
 
Bank borrowings represent the following:
           
December 31,
 
2004
 
2003
 
           
Secured
 
$
10,729,173
 
$
829,094
 
Unsecured
   
6,403,673
   
12,633,118
 
   
$
17,132,846
 
$
13,462,212
 
Less: Current Portion
   
12,299,885
   
5,004,531
 
               
Non-Current Portion
 
$
4,832,961
 
$
8,457,681
 

The loans were borrowed from the banks. Some are secured and guaranteed by various related parties while others are secured only by fixed assets. These bank borrowings were from the local banks or financial institutions and were for financing general working capital. Interest was charged at various rates between 5.8% and 6.903% per annum.
 
 
NOTE 8 - ACCRUED EXPENSES
 
Accrued expenses consist of the following:
           
December 31,
 
2004
 
2003
 
           
Salaries and Welfare Payable
 
$
59,747
 
$
56,075
 
Tax Payable
   
632,676
   
153,284
 
Accrued Expenses
   
3,045
   
113,655
 
Interest Payable
   
9,083
   
 
               
Total Accrued Expenses
 
$
704,551
 
$
323,014
 

 
NOTE 9 - INCOME TAXES
 
The Company registered in the PRC is subject to state and local income taxes within the PRC at the applicable tax rate on the taxable income as reported in their PRC statutory financial statements in accordance with relevant income tax laws. According to applicable tax laws regarding foreign direct investment entities, some of the consolidated companies are exempted from income taxes in the PRC for 2 years beginning in their first profitable year. For the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, Heilongjiang Luobei Shengyuan Food Co. Ltd. was the only subsidiary that was liable for corporate income taxes, therefore, the provision for taxes was recorded based on their net income.


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SYNUTRA, INC.
Rockville, MD


NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 
NOTE 10 - LEASES
 
The Company has several lease agreements with non-related parties for the rental of offices, warehouse, and marketing center. The leases are for various terms ending in December 2009. Rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003 was $94,429 and $73,516, respectively.

Future minimum rental payments as of December 31, 2004 are as follows:

2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Thereafter
Total
$ 141,170
$ 142,332
$ 131,700
$ 131,700
$ 131,700
$          —
$ 678,602

 
NOTE 11 - SUBSEQUENT EVENT

Entry into a Material Definition Agreement - On June 14, 2005 the Company entered into a share exchange agreement whereby the Company will acquire 48,879,500 shares of common stock of Vorsatech Ventures, Inc., in exchange for all of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares. This transaction was consummated on July 15, 2005.

As a result of the above agreement, Synutra, Inc. will change its year end to that of Vorsatech Ventures which is March 31.
 

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SYNUTRA, INC.
Rockville, MD
 
     
 
FINANCIAL REPORTS
 
 
AT
 
 
JUNE 30, 2005
 


 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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SYNUTRA, INC.
Rockville, MD


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 
 

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SYNUTRA, INC.
Rockville, MD





To the Board of Directors
and Stockholders
Synutra, Inc.
Rockville, MD


We have reviewed the accompanying interim financial statements of Synutra, Inc. as of June 30, 2005, and for the six-month period ended June 30, 2005 and 2004. These interim financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management.

We conducted our review in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying interim financial statements for them to be in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We have previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the balance sheet of Synutra, Inc. as of December 31, 2004 (presented herein), and the related statements of operations, changes in stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for the year then ended (not presented herein); and in our report dated March 16, 2005, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements.


 
/s/ Rotenberg & Co., LLP

Rotenberg & Co., LLP
Rochester, New York
August 19, 2005
 

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SYNUTRA, INC.
         
Rockville, MD
         
           
           
         
   
(Unaudited)
     
   
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
   
2005
 
2004
 
           
ASSETS
             
               
Current Assets
             
Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
$
18,942,707
 
$
15,982,451
 
Short Term Investment - at Market
   
49,127
   
48,789
 
Trade Receivables, Net of Provisions
   
1,981,883
   
3,085,904
 
Other Receivables, Net of Provisions
   
2,307,626
   
1,526,230
 
Notes Receivable
   
32,260
   
210,865
 
Inventory
   
6,445,632
   
6,263,574
 
Prepaid Expenses
   
637,790
   
741,806
 
Due from Related Companies
   
5,315,317
   
4,679,864
 
Deferred Costs
   
2,820,469
   
284,708
 
               
Total Current Assets
   
38,532,811
   
32,824,191
 
               
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net of Accumulated Depreciation
   
13,798,085
   
13,186,595
 
               
Other Assets
             
Intangible Assets, Net of Accumulated Amortization
   
311,934
   
163,695
 
Construction In Progress
   
15,361,024
   
13,674,967
 
Other Assets
   
1,950
   
 
               
Total Assets
 
$
68,005,804
 
$
59,849,448
 

 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SYNUTRA, INC.
         
Rockville, MD
         
           
           
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
         
   
(Unaudited)
     
   
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
   
2005
 
2004
 
           
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
             
               
Current Liabilities
             
Accounts Payable
 
$
5,403,080
 
$
3,953,138
 
Other Payables
   
3,280,428
   
4,322,557
 
Notes Payable
   
21,150,245
   
19,452,667
 
Deposit Received from Customers
   
1,396,714
   
1,401,190
 
Bank Loans
   
13,508,125
   
12,299,885
 
Accrued Expenses
   
1,233,880
   
704,551
 
Due to Related Companies
   
7,356,646
   
8,527,442
 
               
Total Current Liabilities
   
53,329,118
   
50,661,430
 
               
Long Term Liabilities
             
Bank Loans
   
4,832,961
   
4,832,961
 
               
Total Liabilities
   
58,162,079
   
55,494,391
 
               
Minority Interest
   
   
1,364,710
 
               
Shareholders’ Equity
             
Registered Capital
   
10,000
   
10,000
 
Additional Paid-in Capital
   
7,671,394
   
6,996,158
 
Reserve
   
45,804
   
45,804
 
Retained Earnings (Deficit)
   
2,307,807
   
(3,852,561
)
Accumulated Comprehensive Income (Loss)
   
(191,280
)
 
(209,054
)
               
Total Shareholders’ Equity
   
9,843,725
   
2,990,347
 
               
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
 
$
68,005,804
 
$
59,849,448
 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SYNUTRA, INC.
             
Rockville, MD
             
               
               
 
 
 
 
                               
       
Additional
     
Retained
 
Accumulated
 
Total
     
   
Registered
 
Paid-In
     
Earnings
 
Comprehensive
 
Stockholder’s
 
Minority
 
 
 
Capital
 
Capital
 
Reserve
 
(Deficit)
 
Income (Loss)
 
Equity
 
Interest
 
                               
Balance - January 1, 2004
 
$
10,000
 
$
7,179,544
 
$
29,149
 
$
(3,456,002
)
$
(114,155
)
$
3,648,536
 
$
(1,232,916
)
                                             
Capital Contributions
   
   
287,760
   
   
   
   
287,760
   
 
                                             
Net Income for the Period Ended
   
   
   
   
218,223
   
   
218,223
   
850,980
 
                                             
Comprehensive Income (Loss) for
the Period Ended
   
   
   
   
   
(6,736
)
 
(6,736
)
 
 
                                             
Balance - June 30, 2004
   
10,000
   
7,467,304
   
29,149
   
(3,237,779
)
 
(120,891
)
 
4,147,783
   
(381,936
)
                                             
Shareholder Distributions
   
   
(471,146
)
 
   
   
   
(471,146
)
 
 
                                             
Net Loss for the Period Ended
   
   
   
   
(598,127
)
 
   
(598,127
)
 
1,746,646
 
                                             
Comprehensive Income (Loss) for
the Period Ended
   
   
   
   
   
(88,163
)
 
(88,163
)
 
 
                                             
Addition to Reserve
   
   
   
16,655
   
(16,655
)
 
   
   
 
                                             
Balance - December 31, 2004
   
10,000
   
6,996,158
   
45,804
 
$
(3,852,561
)
$
(209,054
)
 
2.990,347
   
1,364,710
 
                                             
Capital Contributions
   
   
675,236
   
   
   
   
675,236
   
 
                                             
Net Income for the Period Ended
   
   
   
   
6,160,368
   
   
6,160,368
   
(1,364,710
)
                                             
Comprehensive Income (Loss) for
the Period Ended
   
   
   
   
   
17,774
   
17,774
   
 
                                             
Balance - June 30, 2005
 
$
10,000
 
$
7,671,394
 
$
45,804
 
$
2,307,807
 
$
(191,280
)
$
9,843,725
 
$
 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SYNUTRA, INC.
         
Rockville, MD
         
           
           
 
               
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
                   
   
2005
 
2004
 
2005
 
2004
 
                   
Sales
 
$
35,653,011
 
$
21,814,697
 
$
17,936,927
 
$
9,774,274
 
                           
Cost of Sales
   
16,221,955
   
11,814,529
   
8,456,140
   
5,212,703
 
                           
Gross Profit
   
19,431,056
   
10,000,168
   
9,480,787
   
4,561,571
 
                           
Selling Expenses
   
6,377,780
   
4,663,792
   
1,814,977
   
1,942,083
 
Advertising and Sales Promotion
   
7,312,450
   
4,409,544
   
5,792,981
   
3,820,277
 
General and Administrative Expenses
   
1,478,951
   
1,031,867
   
859,501
   
541,331
 
                           
Income (Loss) from Operations
   
4,261,875
   
(105,035
)
 
1,013,328
   
(1,742,120
)
                           
Other Income
   
1,388,472
   
184,889
   
1,242,038
   
161,205
 
                           
Other Expenses
                         
Interest Expense
   
643,876
   
465,693
   
415,286
   
256,083
 
Other Expenses
   
153,561
   
212,855
   
89,734
   
203,023
 
                           
Total Other Expenses
   
797,437
   
678,548
   
505,020
   
459,106
 
                           
Income (Loss) from Operations
Before Provision for Income Taxes
   
4,852,910
   
(598,694
)
 
1,750,346
   
(2,040,021
)
                           
Income Taxes - Current
   
57,252
   
34,063
   
25,566
   
14,988
 
                           
Net Income (Loss) Before Minority Interest
   
4,795,658
   
(632,757
)
 
1,724,780
   
(2,055,009
)
                           
Minority Interest
   
1,364,710
   
850,980
   
(576
)
 
1,338,944
 
                           
Net Income (Loss)
   
6,160,368
   
218,223
   
1,724,204
   
(716,065
)
                           
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
                         
Foreign Currency Translation
   
29,518
   
441
   
35,069
   
 
Unrealized Loss on Investment
   
(11,744
)
 
(7,177
)
 
(8,192
)
 
(12,542
)
                           
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 
$
6,178,142
 
$
211,487
 
$
1,751,081
 
$
(728,607
)


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SYNUTRA, INC.
         
Rockville, MD
         
           
         
           
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2005
 
2004
 
           
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
             
               
Net Income
 
$
6,160,368
 
$
218,223
 
               
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash
Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
             
Minority Interest
   
(1,364,710
)
 
(850,980
)
Depreciation and Amortization
   
657,239
   
608,067
 
Bad Debts
   
35,567
   
5,768
 
(Increase) Decrease in Assets:
             
Inventory
   
(182,058
)
 
(641,977
)
Trade Receivables, Net of Provisions
   
1,068,454
   
(895,765
)
Other Receivables, Net of Provisions
   
(781,396
)
 
(8,096,606
)
Prepaid Expenses, Deferred Costs and Other Assets
   
(2,433,695
)
 
311,045
 
Increase (Decrease) in Liabilities:
             
Accounts Payable
   
1,449,942
   
(219,550
)
Other Payables and Accrued Expenses
   
(512,800
)
 
645,036
 
Deposit Received from Customers
   
(4,476
)
 
(19,492
)
               
Net Cash Provided By (Used in) Operating Activities
   
4,092,435
   
(8,936,231
)
               
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
             
Cash Purchase of Short Term Investments
   
(12,082
)
 
 
Acquisition of Property, Plant and Equipment
   
(1,268,729
)
 
(1,324,912
)
Cash Used for Construction in Progress
   
(1,686,057
)
 
(1,629,052
)
Notes Receivable - Cash Received (Cash Paid)
   
178,605
   
(14,303
)
Purchase of Intangible Assets
   
(148,239
)
 
(155,380
)
Due from Related Companies - Cash Paid
   
(635,453
)
 
(2,502,091
)
               
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
   
(3,571,955
)
 
(5,625,738
)
               
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
             
Proceeds from Bank Loans
   
1,208,240
   
1,254,154
 
Proceeds from (Repayment of) Notes Payable
   
1,697,578
   
(314,142
)
Capital Contributions - Stockholders
   
675,236
   
287,760
 
Due to Related Companies - Cash Received (Cash Paid)
   
(1,170,796
)
 
12,850,153
 
               
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities
   
2,410,258
   
14,077,925
 
               
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents
   
29,518
   
441
 
               
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents
   
2,960,256
   
(483,603
)
               
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning of Period
   
15,982,451
   
10,785,943
 
               
Cash and Cash Equivalents - End of Period
 
$
18,942,707
 
$
10,302,340
 
               
SUPPLEMENTARY CASH FLOWS DISCLOSURES
             
Interest Paid
 
$
653,810
 
$
508,647
 
Taxes Paid
 
$
66,335
 
$
34,063
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SYNUTRA, INC.
Rockville, MD




NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION / SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The accompanying unaudited financial statements include all adjustments of a normal and recurring nature which, in the opinion of Company’s management, are necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position as of June 30, 2005 and the results of its operations for the six and three months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004. and cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004.

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. These condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes contained in the Company’s annual report on Form 8-K to the Securities and Exchange Commission for the year ended December 31, 2004.

Description of Business
Synutra, Inc. is a U.S. incorporated company that owns 100% of six subsidiary companies in the People’s Republic of China “PRC”. These six subsidiaries are all principally engaged in different stages of the production, distribution, and sales of dairy based infant formulas and other nutritional products. The Company’s extensive sales network covers 24 provinces, 227 cities, and more than 800 countries throughout China. In 2004, the Company’s infant formula market share was rated number eight among international manufacturers and number three among domestic manufacturers in China

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Accounting method - The Company uses the accrual method of accounting for financial statement and tax return purposes. The accrual method of accounting recognizes revenues when earned and expenses when incurred.

Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Synutra, Inc. and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in the consolidation.

The following companies are consolidated for financial statement presentation:
     
Company
 
Incorporation Date
     
Qingdao St. George Dairy Co. Ltd.
 
September 2001
Qingdao Shengyuan Dairy Co. Ltd.
 
January 1998
Chabei Shengyuan Dairy Co. Ltd.
 
February 2002
Heilongjiang Luobei Shengyuan Food Co. Ltd.
 
April 2001
Bei’an Yipin Dairy Co. Ltd.
 
June 2004
Qingdao Women and Children Nutrition Study Co. Ltd.
 
April 2004
Zhangjiakou Shengyuan Co. Ltd.
 
March 2004

Use of estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles 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 date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Management makes its best estimate of the ultimate outcome for these items based on historical trends and other information available when the financial statements are prepared. Changes in estimates are recognized in accordance with the accounting rules for the estimate, which is typically in the period when new information becomes available to management. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
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SYNUTRA, INC.
Rockville, MD


NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION / SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Continued

Fair value of financial instruments - For certain of the Company's financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables and payables, prepaid expenses, deposits and other current assets, short-term bank borrowings, and other payables and accruals, the carrying amounts approximate fair values due to their short maturities.

Related party transactions - A related party is generally defined as (i) any person that holds 10% or more of the Company's securities and their immediate families, (ii) the Company's management, (iii) someone that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by or is under common control with the Company, or (iv) anyone who can significantly influence the financial and operating decisions of the Company. A transaction is considered to be a related party transaction when there is a transfer of resources or obligations between related parties.

Financial risk factors and financial risk management - The Company is exposed to the following risk factors:

(i) Credit risks - The Company has policies in place to ensure that sales of products are made to customers with an appropriate credit history. The Company also has a concentration of credit risk due to geographic sales as a majority of its products are marketed and sold in the PRC.

(ii) Liquidity risks - Prudent liquidity risk management implies maintaining sufficient cash, the availability of funding through an adequate amount of committed credit facilities and ability to close out market positions.

(iii) Interest rate risk - The interest rate and terms of repayments of short-term and long-term bank borrowings are approximately 5.31% to 7.31% per annum. The Company's income and cash flows are substantially independent of changes in market interest rates. The Company has no significant interest-bearing assets. The Company's policy is to maintain all of its borrowings in fixed rate instruments.

Cash and cash equivalents - Cash and cash equivalents include time deposits, certificates of deposit, and all highly liquid debt instruments with original maturities of three months or less.

Short term investments - The Company has classified its short term investment as Available-for-Sale. Available-for-Sale securities are stated at fair value with unrealized gains and losses included as a separate component of stockholders’ equity. Realized gains and losses are included in income (expense). The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method.

Inventories - Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, with cost computed on a weighted-average basis. Cost includes all costs of purchase, cost of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale. .

Property, plant and equipment - Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. The initial cost of the asset comprises its purchase price and any directly attributable costs of bringing the asset to its working condition and location for its intended use. Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over the assets estimated useful life for periods ranging from five to fifty years. Significant improvements and betterments are capitalized where it is probable that the expenditure resulted in an increase in the future economic benefits expected to be obtained form the use of the asset beyond its originally assessed standard of performance. Routine repairs and maintenance are expensed when incurred. Gains and losses on disposal of fixed assets are recognized in the income statement based on the net disposal proceeds less the carrying amount of the assets.
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SYNUTRA, INC.
Rockville, MD


NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION / SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Continued

Impairment of long-lived assets - Long-lived assets, such as property, plant and equipment and other non-current assets, including intangible assets, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognized when the estimated undiscounted cash flows associated with the asset or group of assets is less than their carrying value. If impairment exists, an adjustment is made to write the asset down to its fair value, and a loss is recorded as the difference between the carrying value and fair value. Fair values are determined based on quoted market values, discounted cash flows or internal and external appraisals, as applicable. Assets to be disposed of are carried at the lower of carrying value or estimated net realizable value.

Intangible assets - Intangible assets represent computer software and applications. Intangible assets are measured initially at cost. Intangible assets are recognized if it is probable that the future economic benefits that are attributable to the asset will flow to the enterprise and the cost of the asset can be measured reliably. After initial recognition, intangible assets are measured at cost less any impairment losses. Intangible assets with definite useful lives are amortized on the straight-line basis over their useful lives.

Trade receivables and allowance for bad debts - The Company presents trade, net of allowances for doubtful accounts and sales returns. Trade receivables generated from credit sales, are non-interest bearing and have general credit terms of 30 to 60 days. The allowances are calculated based on detailed review of certain individual customer accounts, historical rates and an estimation of the overall economic conditions affecting the Company's customer base. The Company reviews a customer's credit history before extending credit. If the financial condition of its customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required.

Revenue recognition - Revenues from the sale of goods is recognized when the risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have transferred to the buyer. Revenues consist of the invoice value for the sale of goods and services net of value-added tax ("VAT"), rebates and discounts. Amounts billed to customers related to freight have been classified as sales in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. The Company is subject to the following surtaxes, which are recorded as deductions from gross sales: Education Supplementary Tax (levied at 4% of net VAT payable).

Shipping and handling fees - Shipping and handling fees are classified as selling expenses.

Research and development expenses - Research and development costs are classified as general and administrative expenses and are expensed as incurred.

Advertising costs - Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are classified as selling expenses.

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SYNUTRA, INC.
Rockville, MD


NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION / SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Continued

Income taxes - The Company accounts for income taxes under the provision of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS" No. 109), "Accounting for Income Taxes," whereby deferred income tax assets and liabilities are computed for differences between the financial statements and tax bases of assets and liabilities that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future, based on enacted tax laws and rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. Valuation allowances are established when necessary; to reduce deferred income tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.

Foreign currency translation - The reporting currency of the Company is U.S. dollars and the financial records are maintained and the financial statements are prepared in Renminbi ("RMB"). Transactions in other currencies are translated into the reporting currencies at exchange rates prevailing at the time of the transactions. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in other currencies at the balance sheet date are re-translated at exchange rates prevailing at that date. Non-monetary assets and liabilities in other currencies are translated at historical rates. Exchanges differences are recognized in the income statement in the period in which they arise.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In November 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (“SFAS”) No. 151 "Inventory Costs - an amendment of ARB No. 43, Chapter 4" (“SFAS 151”). This statement amends the guidance in ARB No. 43, Chapter 4, "Inventory Pricing," to clarify the accounting for abnormal amounts of idle facility expense, freight, handling costs, and wasted material (spoilage). SFAS 151 requires that those items be recognized as current-period charges. In addition, this Statement requires that allocation of fixed production overheads to costs of conversion be based upon the normal capacity of the production facilities. The provisions of SFAS 151 are effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2005. As such, the Company is required to adopt these provisions at the beginning of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of SFAS 151 on its consolidated financial statements.

In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123R, "Share-Based Payment" (“SFAS 123R”). SFAS 123R revises FASB Statement No. 123 “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” and supersedes APB Opinion No. 25 “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees”. SFAS 123R requires all public and non-public companies to measure and recognize compensation expense for all stock-based payments for services received at the grant-date fair value, with the cost recognized over the vesting period (or the requisite service period). SFAS 123R is effective for small business issuers for all interim periods beginning after December 15, 2005. As such, the Company is required to adopt these provisions at the beginning of the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2005. Retroactive application of the provisions of SFAS 123R to the beginning of the fiscal year that includes the effective date is permitted, but not required. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of SFAS 123R on its consolidated financial statements.

 
NOTE 2 - OTHER MATTERS

On June 14, 2005, the Company changed its corporate year end from December to March.

 
 
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