Filed Pursuant
to Rule 424(b)(3)
Registration
No. 333-171212
PROSPECTUS
CLEANTECH
INNOVATIONS, INC.
4,487,500
Shares of Common Stock
The
selling shareholders identified in this prospectus may offer and sell up to
4,487,500 shares of our common stock consisting of (i) 2,500,000 shares of
our common stock issued to investors in the Units (as defined below), (ii)
up to 1,987,500 shares of our common stock issuable upon exercise of warrants of
which (a) warrants to purchase 1,687,500 shares of our common stock were issued
to investors in the Units and (b) warrants to purchase 300,000 shares of our
common stock were issued to placement agents and qualified finders in
connection with the sale of the Units.
We are
not selling any shares of our common stock in this offering and will not receive
any proceeds from this offering. We may receive proceeds on the exercise of
outstanding warrants for shares of common stock covered by this prospectus if
the warrants are exercised for cash.
The
selling shareholders may offer the shares covered by this prospectus at fixed
prices, at prevailing market prices at the time of sale, at varying prices or
negotiated prices, in negotiated transactions, or in trading markets for our
common stock. We will bear all costs associated with this
registration.
Our
common stock trades on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol
“CTEK.” The closing price of our common stock on the NASDAQ Capital Market
on December 15, 2010, was $8.40 per share.
You
should consider carefully the risk factors beginning on page 5 of this
prospectus.
Neither
the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has
approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if this prospectus is
truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal
offense.
The date
of this prospectus is December 23, 2010.
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
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ABOUT
THIS PROSPECTUS
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PROSPECTUS
SUMMARY
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RISK
FACTORS
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FORWARD-LOOKING
STATEMENTS
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AVAILABLE
INFORMATION
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USE
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MANAGEMENT’S
DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
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BUSINESS
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PROPERTY
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LEGAL
PROCEEDINGS
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MANAGEMENT
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CERTAIN
RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
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EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION
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SECURITY
OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
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SELLING
SHAREHOLDERS
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SHARES
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PLAN
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DESCRIPTION
OF SECURITIES
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INTEREST
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LEGAL
MATTERS
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CHANGE
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INDEMNIFICATION
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INDEX
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You may
only rely on the information contained in this prospectus or that we have
referred you to. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with different
information. This prospectus does not constitute an offer to sell or a
solicitation of an offer to buy any securities other than the common stock
offered by this prospectus. This prospectus does not constitute an offer to sell
or a solicitation of an offer to buy any common stock in any circumstances in
which such offer or solicitation is unlawful. Neither the delivery of this
prospectus nor any sale made in connection with this prospectus shall, under any
circumstances, create any implication that there has been no change in our
affairs since the date of this prospectus or that the information contained by
reference to this prospectus is correct as of any time after its
date.
ABOUT
THIS PROSPECTUS
This
prospectus is part of a registration statement we filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission ("SEC"). You should rely only on the information provided in
this prospectus and incorporated by reference in this prospectus. We have not
authorized anyone to provide you with information different from that contained
in or incorporated by reference into this prospectus. The selling shareholders
are offering to sell, and seeking offers to buy, shares of common stock only in
jurisdictions where offers and sales are permitted. The information in this
prospectus is accurate only as of the date of this prospectus, regardless of the
time of delivery of this prospectus or of any sale of common stock. The rules of
the SEC may require us to update this prospectus in the future.
PROSPECTUS
SUMMARY
This
summary highlights selected information contained elsewhere in this prospectus
and does not contain all of the information you should consider in making your
investment decision. Before investing in the securities offered hereby, you
should read the entire prospectus, including our financial statements and
related notes included in this prospectus and the information set forth under
the headings “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” In this prospectus, the terms
“CleanTech,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to CleanTech
Innovations, Inc. and its subsidiaries.
Our
Company
We are a
manufacturer of structural towers for megawatt-class wind turbines as well as
other highly engineered clean technology metal components in the People’s
Republic of China (“China” or “PRC”). We currently design, manufacture, test and
sell structural towers for 1 and 1.5 megawatt (“MW”) on-land and 3MW off-shore
wind turbines and have the expertise and manufacturing capability to provide
towers for larger MW on-land and off-shore turbines as they become more
prevalent in China. We are currently the only certified wind tower manufacturer
within Tieling, Liaoning Province, which provides significant competitive
advantage in supplying towers into the wind-rich northern provinces of China. We
also manufacture patented, specialty metal products that require advanced
manufacturing and engineering capabilities, including bellows expansion joints
and connecting bend pipes used for waste heat recycling in steel production and
in ultra-high-voltage electricity transmission grids, as well as industrial
pressure vessels. Our products provide clean technology solutions for China’s
increasing energy demand and environmental issues.
We sell
our products exclusively in the domestic market. Our current wind tower
customers include two of China’s five largest state-owned utilities, which are
among the top wind farm operators in China as measured by installed wind
capacity. We produce wind towers, a component of wind turbine installations, but
do not compete with wind turbine manufacturers. Our patented specialty metal
products are used by large-scale industrial companies involved mainly in the
steel and coke, petrochemical, high-voltage electricity transmission and
thermoelectric industries, which are actively seeking ways to reduce their
carbon and pollutant emissions.
We were
founded in September 2007 and have since experienced significant growth. For the
nine month period ending September 30, 2010, our net revenue was $14.7 million,
a 440% increase over the twelve month period ended December 31, 2009, and we
generated a 29% gross margin and a 20% net margin. Sales of our wind tower
products are increasing rapidly; we have shipped 137 wind towers, including
towers for 3MW off-shore wind turbines, since their recent introduction in
February 2010. Wind towers accounted for over 90% of our revenue for the nine
month period ending September 30, 2010.
Notwithstanding the large increase in
revenues, we may have payment delays and we do not recognize revenue until our
products are delivered, tested and accepted by our customers. Our agreements
with our customers generally provide for payments of 30% of the purchase
price to be due on order placement, completion of manufacturing milestones
and upon customer acceptance, with the final 10% payment due up to 24
months from the customer acceptance date. Our payment delays may last up to six
months from the due date, but we fully expect to receive all payments because
the majority of our customers are state-owned and publicly traded utilities and
industrial companies.
We
believe our rapid growth will continue to benefit from the following competitive
strengths:
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Strong
customer relationships with leading utility, wind and industrial
companies
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Geographical
proximity to the multi-gigawatt pipeline of wind development projects in
the northern provinces of China
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Technically-advanced,
precision manufacturing expertise demonstrated, in part, by our Class III
A2 pressure vessel manufacturing license, a key criteria in customer
selection of wind tower suppliers
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Proprietary
product designs and intellectual
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Excellent
reputation for high-quality manufacturing, stringent testing, timely
delivery and customer service
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Our
Company is headquartered in Tieling, Liaoning Province, China where we currently
operate two production facilities with approximately 16,120 square meters of
combined production space and an annual production capacity of up to 600 wind
tower units. As of October 2010, we had 175 full time
employees.
Our
Industry
Wind
power is the world's fastest-growing energy sector and China currently
represents the world's largest market for wind products. According to the Global
Wind Energy Council (“GWEC”) “Global Wind Energy Outlook 2010” (“GWEC 2010
Global Wind Outlook”), global installed wind capacity grew at a 27.8% CAGR from
2000 through 2009. In 2009, according to the GWEC “Global Wind 2009 Report”
(“GWEC 2009 Global Wind Report”), global installed wind capacity grew at a
record 31.8%, adding 38.3 gigawatts (“GW”) and bringing total installed wind
capacity to 158.5GW. China accounted for 36% of all newly installed wind
capacity and 16% of total worldwide wind capacity, first and second among all
countries, respectively, according to the World Wind Energy Association (“WWEA”)
“World Wind Energy Report 2009” (“WWEA 2009 Wind Report”). Installed wind
capacity within China grew at a 61.5% CAGR from 2000 through 2009 – more
than double the overall global rate – and capacity has more than doubled
for the past four consecutive years, according to the WWEA 2009 Wind Report. In
2009, according to the GWEC “China Wind Power Outlook 2010” (“GWEC 2010 China
Wind Outlook”), the domestic wind market grew 114.7%, adding 10,129 wind
turbines or 13.8GW of new capacity and bringing total installed wind capacity to
25.8GW. According to the GWEC 2009 Global Wind Report, China will add 20GW of
wind capacity annually through 2014 and the domestic wind market will reach
200-250GW in installed capacity by 2020.
We
believe that it costs approximately $1 billion to install 1GW of wind capacity
in China, thereby resulting in capital investments of approximately $200-$250
billion by 2020. Wind energy resources are widely distributed in China, with
rich resources concentrated in the three northern (northeast, north and
northwest), southeast coastal and inland regions. According to Zenith
International Research, “Wind
Power Capacity Analysis, February 25, 2009” (“Zenith 2009 Wind Analysis”),
approximately 80% of all wind resources in China exist within the nine
northern provinces of China, five of which are located within 500 miles of our
manufacturing facilities.
Company
History
We
operate through two wholly owned subsidiaries organized under the laws of the
PRC – Liaoning Creative Bellows Co., Ltd. (“Creative Bellows”) and Liaoning
Creative Wind Power Equipment Co., Ltd. (“Creative Wind Power”). Creative
Bellows, which was incorporated on September 17, 2007, is our wholly
foreign-owned enterprise (“WFOE”) and it owns 100% of Creative Wind Power, which
was incorporated on May 26, 2009. Creative Bellows produces bellows expansion
joints, pressure vessels and other fabricated metal specialty products. Creative
Wind Power markets and sells wind towers designed and manufactured by Creative
Bellows, which provides the production expertise, employees and facilities for
wind tower production.
We were
incorporated in the State of Nevada on May 9, 2006, under the name Everton
Capital Corporation as an exploration stage company with no revenues and no
operations and engaged in the search for mineral deposits or reserves. On June
18, 2010, we changed our name to CleanTech Innovations, Inc. and authorized an
8-for-1 forward split of our common stock effective July 2, 2010. Prior to the
forward split, we had 5,501,000 shares of our common stock outstanding, and,
after giving effect to the forward split, we had 44,008,000 shares of our common
stock outstanding. We authorized the forward stock split to provide a sufficient
number of shares to accommodate the trading of our common stock in the OTC
marketplace after the acquisition of Creative Bellows as described
below.
The
acquisition of Creative Bellows’ ordinary shares was accomplished pursuant to
the terms of a Share Exchange Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated July
2, 2010 (the “Share Exchange Agreement”), by and between Creative Bellows and
the Company. Pursuant to the Share Exchange Agreement, we acquired from Creative
Bellows all of its equity interests in exchange for the issuance of 15,122,000
shares of our common stock to the shareholders of Creative Bellows (the “Share
Exchange”). Concurrent with the closing of the transactions contemplated by the
Share Exchange Agreement and as a condition thereof, we entered into an
agreement with Mr. Jonathan Woo, our former Chief Executive Officer and
Director, pursuant to which he returned 40,000,000 shares of our common stock to
us for cancellation. Mr. Woo received compensation of $40,000 from us for the
cancellation of his shares of our common stock. Upon completion of the foregoing
Share Exchange transactions, we had 19,130,000 shares of common stock issued and
outstanding. For accounting purposes, the Share Exchange transaction was treated
as a reverse acquisition and recapitalization of Creative Bellows because, prior
to the transaction, the Company was a non-operating public shell and, subsequent
to the transaction, the Creative Bellows’ shareholders beneficially owned a
majority of the outstanding common stock of the Company and will exercise
significant influence over the operating and financial policies of the
consolidated entity.
Our
principal offices are located at C District, Maoshan Industry Park, Tieling
Economic Development Zone, Tieling, Liaoning Province, China 112616. Our phone
number is (86) 0410-6129922 and our website address is www.ctiproduct.com. The
information contained on our website is not a part of this
prospectus.
The
Offering
Common
stock outstanding before the offering
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24,963,322 shares
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Common
stock offered by selling shareholders
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Up
to 4,487,500 shares
The
maximum number of shares to be sold by the selling
shareholders, 4,487,500 shares, represents 16.65% of our outstanding
stock, assuming full exercise of the warrants
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Common
stock to be outstanding after the offering
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26,950,822 shares,
assuming full exercise of the warrants
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Use
of proceeds
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We
will not receive any proceeds from the sale of the common stock. To the
extent that the selling shareholders exercise for cash all of the warrants
covering the 1,987,500 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise
of all of the warrants, we would receive $7,950,000 from such exercises.
We intend to use such proceeds for general corporate and working capital
purposes. See “Use of Proceeds” for a complete
description.
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Risk
Factors
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The
purchase of our common stock involves a high degree of risk. You should
carefully review and consider the “Risk Factors” beginning on page
5.
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The
number of shares of our common stock shown in the preceding table to be
outstanding after this offering is based on 24,963,322 shares outstanding as of
December 13, 2010, which excludes 833,310 shares of our common stock issuable
upon exercise of warrants outstanding as of December 13, 2010, at an exercise
price of $3.00 per share and stock options outstanding as of December 13, 2010,
to purchase 30,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $8.44 per
share.
The
shares of our common stock offered by the selling shareholders identified in
this prospectus were acquired by the selling shareholders through a private
placement offering conducted by the Company. On December 13, 2010, we completed
a closing of the private placement offering pursuant to which we sold 2,500,000
Units (as defined below) to the selling shareholders at $4.00 per Unit for
$10,000,000. Each “Unit” was offered and sold at a purchase price of $4.00 per
Unit and consisted of one share of our common stock and a warrant to purchase
67.5% of one share of our common stock. All warrants are immediately
exercisable, expire on the fifth anniversary of their issuance and entitle their
holders to purchase one share of our common stock at $4.00 per share. All of the
shares and warrants were issued to the selling shareholders prior to the filing
of this prospectus in a private placement offering exempt from registration
under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), under
Regulation S promulgated thereunder.
RISK
FACTORS
Our
business and an investment in our securities are subject to a variety of risks.
The following risk factors describe the most significant events, facts or
circumstances that could have a material adverse effect upon our business,
financial condition, results of operations, ability to implement our business
plan, and the market price for our securities. Many of these events are outside
of our control. If any of these risks actually occurs, our business,
financial condition or results of operation may be materially adversely
affected. In such case, the trading price of our common stock could decline and
investors in our common stock could lose all or part of their
investment.
Risks
Related to Our Business
Our
limited operating history may not serve as an adequate basis to judge our future
prospects and results of operations, and our limited revenues may affect our
future profitability.
We and
our subsidiaries began operations for the production of fabricated metal
specialty components in September 2007 and introduced our bellows expansion
joints products and pressure vessels in the first quarter of 2009 and our wind
tower products in the first quarter of 2010. Our limited history of designing
and manufacturing these fabricated metal specialty components may not provide a
meaningful basis on which to evaluate our business. Moreover, we have limited
revenues and we cannot assure you we will be able to expand our business and
gross revenue with sufficient speed to maintain our profitability and not incur
net losses in the future. While we expect our operating expenses to increase as
we expand, any significant failure to realize anticipated revenue growth could
result in significant operating losses. We will continue to encounter risks and
difficulties frequently experienced by companies at a similar stage of
development, including our potential failure to:
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maintain
our proprietary technology;
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expand
our product offerings and maintain the high quality of our
products;
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manage
our expanding operations, including the integration of any future
acquisitions;
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obtain
sufficient working capital to support our expansion and to fill customers’
orders in time;
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maintain
adequate control of our expenses;
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implement
our product development, marketing, sales, and acquisition strategies and
adapt and modify them as needed;
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anticipate
and adapt to changing conditions in the wind power, steel, petrochemical
and thermoelectric industries as well as the impact of any changes in
government regulation, mergers and acquisitions involving our competitors,
technological developments and other significant competitive and market
dynamics.
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Our
inability to manage successfully any or all of these risks may materially and
adversely affect our business.
Our
plans for growth rely on an increasing emphasis on the wind power industry; this
sector faces many challenges, which may limit our potential for growth in this
new market.
Our
principal plan for growth is to manufacture wind towers, our latest fabricated
metal specialty component, for the China domestic wind power industry. As of
September 30, 2010, approximately 92% of our revenues were from sales of our
wind towers. We expect a majority of our future revenues and earnings to come
from sales of wind towers for the growing wind power industry in
China.
The wind
power industry sector in China faces many challenges as it expands, however,
including a reliance on continued PRC government environmental and energy
conservation policies and incentive programs, which together are one of the
industry’s major growth drivers. Wind power accounts for a small percentage of
the power generated in China currently, and the existing power grid and
transmission system lags behind existing and planned wind power plant
construction. Furthermore, the wind power industry is generally not competitive
without government incentive programs and initiatives because of the relatively
high generation costs for wind power compared to most other energy sources. The
current government incentive programs and initiatives include a feed-in tariff
paid to wind power producers by grid utility companies, the mandatory obligation
of grid utility companies to purchase all the electricity generated by renewable
energy projects within its grid coverage, preferential tax treatment and
government spending and grants for renewable energy programs. Most of our
customers are highly dependent on these government incentives, initiatives and
other favorable policies to support their operations at a relatively acceptable
cost level. There can be no assurance that PRC government support of the wind
power industry will continue at its current level or at all, and any decrease or
elimination of government incentives currently available to industry
participants may result in increased operating costs incurred by our current
customers or discourage our potential customers from purchasing our
products.
Our
ability to market to this industry segment is dependent upon both an increased
acceptance of wind power as an energy source in China and the industry’s
acceptance of our products. We believe there will continue to be an increased
demand for wind power in China and that the power companies installing
wind-generated power equipment will purchase our products. We cannot assure you
that we will be able to continue to develop this business successfully, however,
and our failure to develop the business further will have a material adverse
effect on our overall financial condition and the results of our operations.
Additionally, any uncertainties or adverse changes in government incentives,
initiatives or policies relating to the wind power industry will materially and
adversely affect the investment plans of our customers and consequently our
growth.
Contracts
for wind power projects in China are awarded through competitive public bids and
there is no assurance that we will be asked to bid on new projects or that we
will win these bids.
Utilities
in China award contracts for wind towers on a competitive basis. We are
generally aware of upcoming projects by region as established in annual NDRC
wind development plans and through our proprietary customer relationships.
However, utilities disclose specific requests for proposals publicly via the
Internet, which we monitor on a regular basis, when they are prepared to accept
bids. As a precursor to bidding, suppliers like us must maintain their status as
a qualified supplier to the utility as well as possess a license to manufacture
Class III A2 pressure vessels, which is often a specific requirement to bid on
wind tower contracts. A substantial deposit based upon contract amount,
typically around $125,000, is required for each bid and is returned to the
bidder approximately three months following bid submission. This process helps
to ensure that only companies with competent manufacturing and sufficient
capitalization bid on projects. Competitive factors on wind tower bids include
price, geographical proximity of the manufacturer to the wind power project and
manufacturer reputation for quality and on-time delivery. It is our experience
that typically three to six companies bid per contract.
We may
not be successful in future bids and may fail to obtain new projects as a
result. We believe we remain competitive in our pricing and delivery schedules
for wind towers, but we cannot assure you our competitors will not underbid us.
If we are unable to maintain our good relationships and qualified supplier
status with the utilities, we may not be allowed to participate in the bidding
process on new projects. Our license to manufacture Class III A2 pressure
vessels expires in January 2013, and, although management believes we will be
able to renew the license without issue, if we are unable to renew our license,
we may not be able to bid on new wind tower contracts. Furthermore, we must
maintain sufficient capital to source deposits made in connection with our bids,
which may limit our ability to optimize our working capital allocation. To the
extent we are unsuccessful in our bids to provide wind towers to new wind power
projects, our future growth may be materially and adversely
affected.
We
derive a substantial part of our revenues from several major customers. If we
lose any of these customers or they reduce the amount of business they do with
us, our revenues may be seriously affected.
Our four
largest customers accounted for approximately 51% of total sales for the fiscal
year ended December 31, 2009, and our largest customer accounted for
approximately 19% of total sales in the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009. Our
four largest customers accounted for approximately 85% of total sales for the
nine months ended September 30, 2010, and our largest customer accounted for
approximately 24% of total sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2010.
These customers may not maintain the same volume of business with us in the
future. If we lose any of these customers or they reduce the amount of business
they do with us, our revenues and profitability may be seriously affected. With
our recent entry into the wind tower market, we expect to generate significant
revenues from a limited number of large-scale industrial customers. We do not
foresee our relying on these same customers for revenue generation as we
introduce new product lines and new generations of existing product lines
because we expect our customers to change with each large-scale project. We
cannot be assured, however, that we will be able to introduce successfully new
products for large-scale projects in the future.
Additionally,
many of our customers purchase our equipment as part of their capital budget. As
a result, we are dependent upon receiving orders from companies that are either
expanding their business, commencing a new business, upgrading their capital
equipment or otherwise require capital equipment. Our business is therefore
dependent upon both the economic health of these industries and our ability to
offer products that meet regulatory requirements, including environmental
requirements, of these industries and are cost justifiable, based on potential
regulatory compliance and cost savings in using our equipment in contrast to
existing equipment or equipment offered by others. Any economic slowdown can
affect all purchasers and manufacturers of capital equipment, and we cannot
assure you that our business will not be significantly impaired as a result of
the current worldwide economic downturn.
If
we lose our key personnel, or are unable to attract and retain additional
qualified personnel, the quality of our services may decline and our business
may be adversely impacted.
We rely
heavily on the expertise, experience and continued services of our senior
management, including our Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Bei Lu. Loss of her
services could adversely impact our ability to achieve our business objectives.
Ms. Lu is a key factor in our success at establishing relationships with the
major utility and industrial companies using our products because of her
extensive industry experience and reputation. The continued development of our
business depends upon the continued employment of Ms. Lu. We do not currently
have an employment agreement with Ms. Lu, and her standard labor contract does
not include provisions for non-competition or confidentiality.
We
believe our future success will depend upon our ability to retain key employees
and our ability to attract and retain other skilled personnel. The rapid growth
of the economy in China has caused intense competition for qualified personnel.
We cannot guarantee that any employee will remain employed by us for any
definite period of time or that we will be able to attract, train or retain
qualified personnel in the future. Such loss of personnel could have a material
adverse effect on our business and company. Moreover, qualified employees
periodically are in great demand and may be unavailable in the time frame
required to satisfy our customers’ requirements. We need to employ additional
personnel to expand our business. There is no assurance we will be able to
attract and retain sufficient numbers of highly skilled employees in the future.
The loss of personnel or our inability to hire or retain sufficient personnel at
competitive rates could impair the growth of our business.
We
may not be able to keep pace with competition in our industry.
Our
business is subject to risks associated with competition from new or existing
industry participants who may have more resources and better access to capital.
Many of our competitors and potential competitors may have substantially greater
financial and government support, technical and marketing resources, larger
customer bases, longer operating histories, greater name recognition and more
established relationships in the industry than we do. Among other things, these
industry participants compete with us based upon price, quality, location and
available capacity. We cannot be sure we will have the resources or expertise to
compete successfully in the future. Some of our competitors may also be able to
provide customers with additional benefits at lower overall costs to increase
market share. We cannot be sure we will be able to match cost reductions by our
competitors or that we will be able to succeed in the face of current or future
competition. In addition, we may face competition from our customers as they
seek to become more vertically integrated in order to offer full service
packages. Some of our customers are also performing more services
themselves.
Our
manufacturing facilities are located in one of the top wind power production
regions of China, thereby lowering transportation costs for delivery of our wind
towers and providing us a competitive advantage when bidding on new wind tower
contracts in the region. We currently are the sole certified wind tower
manufacturer in Tieling, Liaoning Province. Our competitive advantage in the
region based on location would be harmed if a competitor established wind tower
manufacturing facilities in or around Tieling.
We will
face different market dynamics and competition as we develop new products to
expand our target markets. In some markets, our future competitors would have
greater brand recognition and broader distribution than we currently enjoy. We
may not be as successful as our competitors in generating revenues in those
markets due to the lack of recognition of our brand, lack of customer
acceptance, lack of product quality history and other factors. As a result, any
new expansion efforts could be more costly and less profitable than our efforts
in our existing markets.
If we are
not as successful as our competitors in our target markets, our sales could
decline, our margins could be impacted negatively and we could lose market
share, any of which could materially harm our business.
Our
products may contain defects, which could adversely affect our reputation and
cause us to incur significant costs.
Despite
testing by us, defects may be found in existing or new products. Any such
defects could cause us to incur significant return and exchange costs,
re-engineering costs, divert the attention of our engineering personnel from
product development efforts, and cause significant customer relations and
business reputation problems. Any such defects could force us to undertake a
product recall program, which could cause us to incur significant expenses and
could harm our reputation and that of our products. If we deliver defective
products, our credibility and the market acceptance and sales of our products
could be harmed.
The
nature of our products creates the possibility of significant product liability
and warranty claims, which could harm our business.
Material
failure of any of our wind towers, bellows expansion joints or pressure vessels
would have a material adverse effect on our business. Customers use some of our
products in potentially hazardous applications that can cause injury or loss of
life and damage to property, equipment or the environment. In addition, some of
our products are integral to the production process for some end-users and any
failure of our products could result in a suspension of operations. Although we
perform extensive non-destructive testing on our products prior to delivery, we
cannot be certain our products will be completely free from defects. Our wind
towers are designed to exceed the entire expected life of its wind turbine
installation, typically 20 years, but we cannot assure you of the operational
life of our wind towers or about their medium to long-term performance and
operational reliability. As of September 30, 2010, we have delivered 137 wind
tower units. Moreover, we do not have any product liability insurance and may
not have adequate resources to satisfy a judgment in the event of a successful
claim against us. While we have not yet experienced any product liability claims
against us, as a result of our limited operating history, we cannot predict
whether product liability claims will be brought against us in the future or the
impact of any resulting negative publicity on our business. The successful
assertion of product liability claims against us could result in potentially
significant monetary damages and require us to make significant
payments.
We do not
accrue any warranty reserve because of our extensive quality control procedures
and short warranty period, factors which we believe will result in no warranty
expenses. Moreover, we have no historic basis to establish a reserve because of
our limited operating history and lack of warranty expense since our
commencement of production.
We offer
a warranty on our products to each of our customers to repair or replace any
defective product during the warranty term, which is a negotiated term of up to
24 months from the customer acceptance date, but we record no reserve for
warranty claims currently. Warranty
expense accrual is a company estimate of future warranty claims primarily based
on our extensive testing and quality control procedures with consideration also
given to our history of no prior warranty claims and abbreviated operating
history. As of September 30, 2010, the Company had not incurred any
warranty expense since our commencement of production in 2009. The Company has
implemented a stringent set of internal manufacturing protocols to ensure
product quality beginning at the time raw materials are received into our
facilities up to the final inspection at the time products are shipped to the
customer, including extensive non-destructive tests for defect detection. During
the manufacturing process, both our internal quality control staff and our
customers’ full time onsite inspectors track and inspect the work in progress.
Additionally, our products are tested by the Bureau of Quality and Technical
Supervision under national standards. Upon receiving the products, our customers
will inspect the products further prior to acceptance. The Company has analyzed
the need to make warranty accruals and concluded, based on the aforementioned
factors, that such accrual is not necessary. Although we believe our making of
no accrual for warranty expense is appropriate given our belief that our
stringent set of internal manufacturing protocols, redundant testing and
inspection of products and short term of warranty period together limit our
potential warranty expenses, if the Company incurs warranty claims in the
future, we would be required to adjust the reserve and accrue for warranty
expense accordingly.
We
are a major purchaser of certain raw materials that we use in the manufacturing
process of our products, and price changes for the commodities we depend on may
adversely affect our profitability.
The
Company’s largest raw materials purchases consist of stainless steel and carbon
steel. As such, fluctuations in the price of steel in the domestic market will
have an impact on the Company’s operating costs and related profits.
International steel prices were lower in 2009 than in 2008, but prices have
increased in 2010 along with the general economic recovery. The iron ore import
price in China has also increased since 2009, which will impact the price and
volume of steel produced by the China domestic steel industry.
Our
profitability depends in part upon the margin between the cost to us of certain
raw materials, such as stainless steel and carbon steel, used in the
manufacturing process, as well as our fabrication costs associated with
converting such raw materials into assembled products, compared to the selling
price of our products, and the overall supply of raw materials. It is our
intention to base the selling prices of our products in part upon the associated
raw materials costs to us. However, we may not be able to pass all increases in
raw material costs and ancillary acquisition costs associated with taking
possession of the raw materials through to our customers. Although we are
currently able to obtain adequate supplies of raw materials, it is impossible to
predict future availability or pricing. The inability to offset price increases
of raw material by sufficient product price increases, and our inability to
obtain raw materials, would have a material adverse effect on our consolidated
financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
The
Company does not engage in hedging transactions to protect against raw material
fluctuations. We attempt to mitigate the short-term risks of price swings of raw
materials by obtaining firm pricing commitments from our suppliers in advance
for inclusion in our bids for large sales contracts. This strategy for
controlling raw material costs on large sales of our wind towers and other
fabricated metal specialty components is intended to help lock in our margins at
the time the bid is awarded or we enter into the sales contract.
As
the wind power industry continues to be a larger part of our business, our
business will become more seasonal.
Our
business is subject to seasonal-related fluctuations in sales volumes because we
sell products that are installed outdoors and, consequently, weather conditions
may affect demand for our products. Sales of our wind towers to the wind power
industry in the northern provinces of China are affected by seasonal variations
in both weather and customer operations. Utilities typically place requests for
proposals for new wind tower contracts in the fourth and first calendar quarters
according to their internal operational schedules and annual budget
requirements. In order to satisfy delivery schedules under these contracts, we
manufacture most of our wind towers during the second and third calendar
quarters for delivery in the second, third and fourth calendar quarters.
Customers request delivery during these quarters when the weather conditions in
the northern provinces of China, where our manufacturing facilities and our
customers’ wind farms are located, are more favorable for the installation of
wind towers by the customer. As we expect the majority of our future revenues
and earnings will be from the sale of wind towers to the wind power industry in
China, our business will become more affected by the industry’s seasonal
variations.
If
we are not able to manage our rapid growth, we may not be
profitable.
Our
business has undergone rapid growth since we commenced production in early 2009.
For the nine month period ending September 30, 2010, our net revenue was $14.7
million, a 440% increase over the twelve month period ended December 31, 2009.
Our continued success will depend on our ability to expand and manage our
operations and facilities. There can be no assurance we will be able to manage
our growth, meet the staffing requirements for our business or successfully
assimilate and train new employees. In addition, to manage our growth
effectively, we may be required to expand our management base and enhance our
operating and financial systems. If we continue to grow, there can be no
assurance the management skills and systems currently in place will be adequate.
Moreover, there can be no assurance we will be able to manage any additional
growth effectively. Failure to achieve any of these goals could have a material
adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of
operations.
We
may need additional capital to execute our business plan and fund operations and
may not be able to obtain such capital on acceptable terms or at
all.
In
connection with the rapid development and expansion of our business, we will
incur significant capital and operational expenses. Management anticipates that
our existing capital resources and cash flows from operations and from our
recent private placement transaction and current short-term bank loans will be
adequate to satisfy our liquidity requirements for the next 12 months. However,
if available liquidity is not sufficient to meet our plans for expansion,
current operating expenses and loan obligations as they come due, our plans
include considering pursuing alternative financing arrangements. Our ability to
obtain additional capital on acceptable terms or at all is subject to a variety
of uncertainties, including:
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perceptions of, and demand for, companies operating in
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of the United States and other capital markets in which we may seek to
raise funds;
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future results of operations, financial condition and cash
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regulation of foreign investment in companies in particular
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political and other conditions in the United States, China, and other
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We may be
required to pursue sources of additional capital through various means,
including joint venture projects and debt or equity financings. There is no
assurance we will be successful in locating a suitable financing transaction in
a timely fashion or at all. In addition, there is no assurance we will obtain
the capital we require by any other means. Future financings through equity
investments are likely to be dilutive to our existing shareholders. Also, the
terms of securities we may issue in future capital transactions may be more
favorable for our new investors. Newly issued securities may include preferences
or superior voting rights, be combined with the issuance of warrants or other
derivative securities, or be the issuances of incentive awards under equity
employee incentive plans, which may have additional dilutive effects.
Furthermore, we may incur substantial costs in pursuing future capital and
financing, including investment banking fees, legal fees, accounting fees,
printing and distribution expenses and other costs. We may also be required to
recognize non-cash expenses in connection with certain securities we may issue,
such as convertible notes and warrants, which will adversely impact our
financial condition.
If we
cannot raise additional funds on favorable terms or at all, we may not be able
to carry out all or parts of our strategy to maintain our growth and
competitiveness or to fund our operations. If the amount of capital we are able
to raise from financing activities, together with our revenues from operations,
is not sufficient to satisfy our capital needs, even to the extent that we
reduce our operations accordingly, we may be required to cease
operations.
We
may not be able to attract the attention of major brokerage firms because we
became public by means of a share exchange.
There may
be risks associated with our becoming public through the Share Exchange
Agreement. Analysts of major brokerage firms may not provide our company
coverage because there is no incentive for brokerage firms to recommend the
purchase of our common stock. Furthermore, we can give no assurance that
brokerage firms will, in the future, want to conduct any secondary offerings on
our behalf.
Our
accounts receivables remain outstanding for a significant period of time, which
has a negative impact on our cash flow and liquidity.
Our
agreements with our customers generally provide that 30% of the purchase price
is due upon the placement of an order, 30% upon reaching certain milestones in
the manufacturing process and 30% upon customer acceptance of the product. As a
common practice in the manufacturing business in China, payment of the final 10%
of the purchase price is due no later than the termination date of our warranty
period, which is a negotiated term of up to 24 months from the acceptance date.
We account for payments received from customers prior to customer acceptance of
the product as unearned revenue.
We
are required to maintain various licenses and permits regarding our
manufacturing business, and the loss of or failure to renew any or all of these
licenses and permits may require the temporary or permanent suspension of some
or all of our operations.
In
accordance with the laws and regulations of the PRC, we are required to maintain
various licenses and permits in order to operate our manufacturing business. We
are required to acquire a manufacturing license for specialized equipment from
the State General Administration of the PRC for Quality Supervision and
Inspection and Quarantine in order to manufacture pressure vessels of the Class
III A2 grade. Many large-scale industrial companies in China require
manufacturers like us to have this Class III A2 grade manufacturing license
before allowing for the submission of bids on contracts for fabricated metal
specialty components such as wind towers. Our nondestructive radiological
testing of products includes the use of x-rays for defect detection and we are
required to maintain our defect detection room in compliance with PRC Ministry
of Health standards for radiological protection standards for industrial x-rays.
Failure to maintain these standards, or the loss of or failure to renew such
licenses and production permits, could result in the temporary or permanent
suspension of some or all of our production or distribution operations and could
adversely affect our revenues and profitability.
We
may experience material disruptions to our manufacturing
operations.
While we
seek to operate our facilities in compliance with applicable rules and
regulations and take measures to minimize the risks of disruption at our
facilities, a material disruption at one of our manufacturing facilities could
prevent us from meeting customer demand, reduce our sales and/or negatively
impact our financial results. Any of our manufacturing facilities, or any of our
machines within an otherwise operational facility, could cease operations
unexpectedly due to a number of events, including: prolonged power failures;
equipment failures; disruptions in the transportation infrastructure including
roads, bridges, railroad tracks; and fires, floods, earthquakes, acts of war, or
other catastrophes.
We
cannot be certain our product innovations and marketing successes will
continue.
We
believe our past performance has been based on, and our future success will
depend, in part, upon our ability to continue to improve our existing products
through product innovation and to develop, market and produce new products. We
cannot assure you that we will be successful in introducing, marketing and
producing any new products or product innovations, or that we will develop and
introduce in a timely manner innovations to our existing products which satisfy
customer needs or achieve market acceptance. Our failure to develop new products
and introduce them successfully and in a timely manner could harm our ability to
grow our business and could have a material adverse effect on our business,
results of operations and financial condition.
The
technology used in our products may not satisfy the changing needs of our
customers.
While we
believe we have hired or engaged personnel who have the experience and ability
necessary to keep pace with advances in technology, and while we continue to
seek out and develop “next generation” technology through our research and
development efforts, there is no guarantee we will be able to keep pace with
technological developments and market demands in our target industries and
markets. Although certain technologies in the industries we occupy are well
established, we believe our future success depends in part on our ability to
enhance our existing products and develop new products in order to continue to
meet customer demands. With any technology, including the technology of our
current and proposed products, there are risks that the technology may not
address successfully all of our customers’ needs. Moreover, our customers’ needs
may change or vary. This may affect the ability of our present or proposed
products to address all of our customers’ ultimate technology needs in an
economically feasible manner, which could have a material adverse affect on our
business.
Our
insurance coverage may be inadequate to protect us from potential
losses.
We do not
maintain business interruption insurance. The insurance industry in China is in
its early stage of development and the business interruption insurance and the
product liability insurance available currently in China offers limited coverage
compared to that offered in many other countries, especially in the United
States. Any business disruption or natural disaster could result in substantial
costs and a diversion of resources, which would have a material and adverse
effect on our business and results of operations. On the other hand, our
business operations, particularly our production facilities, involve risks and
hazards that could result in damage to, or destruction of, property and
machinery, personal injury, business interruption and possible legal liability.
In addition, we do not have product liability insurance covering bodily injuries
and property damage caused by the products we sell. Therefore, as with other
manufacturers of fabricated metal specialty components in China, we are exposed
to risks associated with product liability claims and may need to bear the
litigation cost if the use of our products results in bodily injury or property
damage. We do not carry key-man life insurance, and if we lose the services of
any senior management and key personnel, we may not be able to locate suitable
or qualified replacements, and may incur additional expenses to recruit and
train new personnel, which could severely disrupt our business and prospects.
Furthermore, we do not have property insurance and as such we are exposed to
risks associated with losses in values of our equipment, facilities and
inventory due to fire, earthquake, flood and a wide range of natural disasters.
We do not have personal injury insurance and accidental medical care insurance.
Although we require that the third-party transportation companies we engage
maintain insurance policies with respect to inland transit risks for our
products, the coverage may be inadequate to protect us from potential claims
against us and the losses that may result.
We
face risks associated with managing domestic operations.
All of
our operations are conducted in China. There are a number of risks inherent in
doing business in such market, including the following:
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in foreign currency exchange rates;
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legal or regulatory changes;
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lack
of sufficient protection for intellectual property
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difficulties
in recruiting and retaining personnel, and managing international
operations; and
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Our
inability to manage successfully the risks in our China domestic activities
could adversely affect our business. We can provide no assurances that any new
market expansion will be successful because of the risks associated with
conducting such operations, including the risks listed above.
We
may not be able to protect our technology and other proprietary rights
adequately.
Our
success will depend in part on our ability to obtain and protect our products,
methods, processes and other technologies, to preserve our trade secrets, and to
operate without infringing on the proprietary rights of third parties, both
domestically and abroad. Despite our efforts, any of the following may reduce
the value of our owned and used intellectual property:
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issued
patents and trademarks that we own or have the right to use may not
provide us with any competitive
advantages;
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our
efforts to protect our intellectual property rights may not be effective
in preventing misappropriation of our technology or that of those from
whom we license our rights to use;
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our
efforts may not prevent the development and design by others of products
or technologies similar to or competitive with, or superior to those we
use or develop; or
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another
party may obtain a blocking patent and we or our licensors would need to
either obtain a license or design around the patent in order to continue
to offer the contested feature or service in our
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Effective
protection of intellectual property rights may be unavailable or limited in
certain foreign countries. If we are unable to protect our proprietary rights
adequately, it would have a negative impact on our operations.
We,
or the owners of the intellectual property rights licensed to us, may be subject
to claims that we or such licensors have infringed the proprietary rights of
others, which could require us and our licensors to obtain a license or change
designs.
Although
we do not believe any of our products infringe upon the proprietary rights of
others, there is no assurance that infringement or invalidity claims (or claims
for indemnification resulting from infringement claims) will not be asserted or
prosecuted against us or those from whom we have licenses or that any such
assertions or prosecutions will not have a material adverse affect on our
business. Regardless of whether any such claims are valid or can be asserted
successfully, defending against such claims could cause us to incur significant
costs and could divert resources away from our other activities. In addition,
assertion of infringement claims could result in injunctions that prevent us
from distributing our products. If any claims or actions are asserted against us
or those from whom we have licenses, we may seek to obtain a license to the
intellectual property rights that are in dispute. Such a license may not be
available on reasonable terms, or at all, which could force us to change our
designs.
Our
business could be subject to environmental liabilities.
As is the
case with manufacturers of similar products, we use certain hazardous substances
in our operations. Currently, we do not anticipate any material adverse effect
on our business, revenues or results of operations as a result of compliance
with the environmental laws and regulations of the PRC. However, the risk of
environmental liability and charges associated with maintaining compliance with
PRC environmental laws is inherent in the nature of our business, and there is
no assurance that material environmental liabilities and compliance charges will
not arise in the future.
We
will incur significant costs as a result of our operating as a public company
and our management will be required to devote substantial time to new compliance
initiatives.
While we
are a public company, our compliance costs prior to the Share Exchange in July
2010 were not substantial in light of our limited operations. Creative Bellows
never operated as a public company prior to the Share Exchange. As a public
company with substantial operations, we will incur increased legal, accounting
and other expenses. The costs of preparing and filing annual and quarterly
reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC and furnishing
audited reports to shareholders is time-consuming and costly.
It will
also be time-consuming, difficult and costly for us to develop and implement the
internal controls and reporting procedures required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002 (the “Sarbanes-Oxley Act”). Certain members of our management have limited
or no experience operating a company whose securities are listed on a national
securities exchange or with the rules and reporting practices required by the
federal securities laws and applicable to a publicly traded company. We will
need to recruit, hire, train and retain additional financial reporting, internal
control and other personnel in order to develop and implement appropriate
internal controls and reporting procedures. If we are unable to comply with the
internal controls requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, we may not be able to
obtain the independent accountant certifications required by the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act.
If
we fail to establish and maintain an effective system of internal controls, we
may not be able to report our financial results accurately or prevent fraud. Any
inability to report and file our financial results accurately and timely could
harm our business and adversely impact the trading price of our common
stock.
We are
required to establish and maintain internal controls over financial reporting,
disclosure controls, and to comply with other requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act and the rules promulgated by the SEC. Our management, including our Chief
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, cannot guarantee that our
internal controls and disclosure controls will prevent all possible errors or
prevent all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated,
can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the
control system are met. In addition, the design of a control system must reflect
the fact that there are resource constraints and the benefit of controls must be
relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control
systems, no system of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control
issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the company have been detected.
These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in
decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of simple
error or mistake. Furthermore, controls can be circumvented by individual acts
of some persons, by collusion of two or more persons, or by management override
of the controls. The design of any system of controls is based in part upon
certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no
assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all
potential future conditions. Over time, a control may become inadequate because
of changes in conditions or the degree of compliance with policies or procedures
may deteriorate. Because of inherent limitations in a cost-effective control
system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and may not be
detected.
We
are a holding company that depends on cash flow from our wholly owned
subsidiaries to meet our obligations.
After the
Share Exchange, we became a holding company with no material assets other than
the stock of our wholly owned subsidiaries, Creative Bellows and Creative Wind
Power, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Creative Bellows. Accordingly,
Creative Bellows and Creative Wind Power will conduct all of our operations,
which are responsible for research, production and delivery of goods. We
currently expect that we will primarily retain the earnings and cash flow of our
subsidiaries for use by us in our operations.
All
of Creative Bellows’ liabilities survived the Share Exchange and there may be
undisclosed liabilities that could have a negative impact on our financial
condition.
Before
the Share Exchange, certain due diligence activities on the Company and Creative
Bellows were performed. The due diligence process may not have revealed all
liabilities (actual or contingent) of the Company and Creative Bellows that
existed or which may arise in the future relating to the Company’s activities
before the consummation of the Share Exchange. Notwithstanding that all of the
Company’s pre-closing liabilities were transferred to a third party pursuant to
the terms of the Share Exchange Agreement, it is possible that claims for such
liabilities may still be made against us, which we will be required to defend or
otherwise resolve. The transfer pursuant to the Share Exchange Agreement may not
be sufficient to protect us from claims and liabilities, and any breaches of
related representations and warranties. Any liabilities remaining from the
Company’s pre-closing activities could harm our financial condition and results
of operations.
New
accounting standards could result in changes to our methods of quantifying and
recording accounting transactions, and could affect our financial results and
financial position.
Changes
to the U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles arise from new and revised
standards, interpretations, and other guidance issued by the Financial
Accounting Standards Board, the SEC, and others. In addition, these or other
U.S. entities may issue new or revised Cost Accounting Standards or Cost
Principles. The effects of such changes may include prescribing an accounting
method where none had been previously specified, prescribing a single acceptable
method of accounting from among several acceptable methods that currently exist,
or revoking the acceptability of a current method and replacing it with an
entirely different method, among others. Such changes could result in
unanticipated effects on our results of operations, financial position, and
other financial measures.
Risks
Related to Our Business being Conducted in China
China’s
economic policies could affect our business.
All of
our assets are located in China and all of our revenue is derived from our
operations in China. Accordingly, our results of operations and prospects are
subject, to a significant extent, to the economic, political and legal
developments in China. While China’s economy has experienced significant growth
in the past twenty years, such growth has been uneven, both geographically and
among various sectors of the economy. The PRC government has implemented various
measures to encourage economic growth and guide the allocation of resources.
Some of these measures benefit the overall economy of China, but they may also
have a negative effect on us. For example, operating results and financial
condition may be adversely affected by the government control over capital
investments or changes in tax regulations. The economy of China has been
transitioning from a planned economy to a more market-oriented economy. In
recent years, the PRC government has implemented measures emphasizing the
utilization of market forces for economic reform and the reduction of state
ownership of productive assets, and the establishment of corporate governance in
business enterprises; however, a substantial portion of productive assets in
China are still owned by the PRC government. In addition, the PRC government
continues to play a significant role in regulating industry development by
imposing industrial policies. It also exercises significant control over China’s
economic growth through the allocation of resources, the control of payment of
foreign currency-denominated obligations, the setting of monetary policy and the
provision of preferential treatment to particular industries or
companies.
We
may have difficulty establishing adequate management, legal and financial
controls in China.
Historically,
China has not adopted a Western style of management or financial reporting
concepts and practices, nor modern banking, computer and other control systems.
We may have difficulty in hiring and retaining a sufficient number of qualified
employees to work in China. 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.
Our
bank accounts are not insured or protected against loss.
We
maintain our cash with various national banks located in China. Our cash
accounts are not insured or otherwise protected. Should any bank holding our
cash deposits become insolvent, or if we are otherwise unable to withdraw funds,
we would lose the cash on deposit with that particular bank.
We
have limited business insurance coverage and may incur losses due to business
interruptions resulting from natural and man-made disasters, and our insurance
may not be adequate to cover liabilities resulting from accidents or injuries
that may occur.
The
insurance industry in China is still in an early stage of development and
insurance companies located in China offer limited business insurance products.
In the event of damage or loss to our properties, our insurance may not provide
as much coverage as if we were insured by insurance companies in the United
States. We currently carry property and casualty insurance for our buildings,
plant and equipment but cannot assure you that the coverage will be adequate to
replace fully any damage to any of the foregoing. Should any natural
catastrophes such as earthquakes, floods, or any acts of terrorism occur where
our primary operations are located and most of our employees are based, or
elsewhere, we might suffer not only significant property damage, but also loss
of revenues due to interruptions in our business operations. The occurrence of a
significant event for which we are not fully insured or indemnified, and/or the
failure of a party to meet its underwriting or indemnification obligations,
could materially and adversely affect our operations and financial condition.
Moreover, no assurance can be given that we will be able to maintain adequate
insurance in the future at rates we consider reasonable.
We
may face judicial corruption in China.
The
political, governmental and judicial systems in China are sometimes impacted by
corruption. There is no assurance we will be able to obtain recourse in any
legal disputes with suppliers, customers or other parties with whom we conduct
business, if desired, through China’s poorly developed and sometimes corrupt
judicial systems.
If
relations between the United States and China worsen, investors may be unwilling
to hold or buy our stock and our stock price may decrease.
At
various times during recent years, the United States and China have had
significant disagreements over political and economic issues. Controversies may
arise in the future between these two countries. Any political or trade
controversies between the United States and China, whether or not directly
related to our business, could reduce the price of our common
stock.
China
could change its policies toward private enterprise or even nationalize or
expropriate private enterprises.
Our
business is subject to significant political and economic uncertainties and may
be affected by political, economic and social developments in China. Over the
past several years, the PRC government has pursued economic reform policies
including the encouragement of private economic activity and greater economic
decentralization. The PRC government may not continue to pursue these policies
or may significantly alter them to our detriment from time to time with little,
if any, prior notice.
Changes
in policies, laws and regulations or in their interpretation or the imposition
of confiscatory taxation, restrictions on currency conversion, restrictions or
prohibitions on dividend payments to shareholders, or devaluations of currency
could cause a decline in the price of our common stock, should a market for our
common stock ever develop. Nationalization or expropriation could even result in
the total loss of your investment.
The
nature and application of many laws of China create an uncertain environment for
business operations and they could have a negative effect on us.
The legal
system in China is a civil law system. Unlike the common law system, the civil
law system is based on written statutes in which decided legal cases have little
value as precedents. In 1979, China began to promulgate a comprehensive system
of laws and has since introduced many laws and regulations to provide general
guidance on economic and business practices in China and to regulate foreign
investment. Progress has been made in the promulgation of laws and regulations
dealing with economic matters such as corporate organization and governance,
foreign investment, commerce, taxation and trade. The promulgation of new laws,
changes to existing laws and the abrogation of local regulations by national
laws could cause a decline in the price of our common stock. In addition, as
these laws, regulations and legal requirements are relatively recent, their
interpretation and enforcement involve significant uncertainty.
Fluctuation
of the Renminbi may affect our financial condition and the value of our
securities.
Although
we use the United States dollar for financial reporting purposes, most of the
transactions effected by our operating subsidiaries are denominated in China’s
Renminbi. The value of the Renminbi fluctuates and is subject to changes in
China’s political and economic conditions. Since July 2005, the Renminbi has not
been pegged to the U.S. dollar. Although the People’s Bank of China regularly
intervenes in the foreign exchange market to prevent significant short-term
fluctuations in the exchange rate, the Renminbi may appreciate or depreciate
significantly in value against the U.S. dollar in the medium to long term.
Moreover, it is possible that in the future the PRC authorities may lift
restrictions on fluctuations in the Renminbi exchange rate and lessen
intervention in the foreign exchange market.
Future
movements in the exchange rate of the Renminbi could adversely affect our
financial condition as we may suffer financial losses when transferring money
raised outside of China into the country or paying vendors for services
performed outside of China. Moreover, fluctuations in the exchange rate between
the U.S. dollar and the Renminbi will affect our financial results reported in
U.S. dollar terms without giving effect to any underlying change in our
business, financial condition or results of operations. The value of our common
stock likewise will be affected by the foreign exchange rate between U.S.
dollars and RMB, and between those currencies and other currencies in which our
sales may be denominated. Fluctuations in the exchange rate will also affect the
relative value of any dividend we may issue in the future that will be exchanged
into U.S. dollars and earnings from, and the value of, any U.S.
dollar-denominated investments we make in the future. For example, if we need to
convert U.S. dollars into RMB for our operational needs and the RMB appreciates
against the U.S. dollar at that time, our financial position, our business, and
the price of our common stock may be harmed. Conversely, if we decide to convert
our RMB into U.S. dollars for the purpose of declaring dividends on our common
stock or for other business purposes and the U.S. dollar appreciates against the
RMB, the U.S. dollar equivalent of our earnings from our subsidiaries in China
would be reduced.
Inflation
in China could negatively affect our profitability and growth.
The rapid
growth of China’s economy has been uneven among economic sectors and
geographical regions of the country. China’s economy grew at an annual rate of
9.60% in the third quarter of 2010, as measured by the year-over-year change in
Gross Domestic Product, according to the National Bureau of Statistics of China.
Rapid economic growth can lead to growth in the money supply and rising
inflation. According to the National Bureau of Statistics of China, the
inflation rate in China declined in the second half of 2008 and much of 2009
during the current worldwide economic downturn, before climbing again to a high
point of 1.9% in 2009, as compared to 8.7% and 6.9% in 2008. The inflation rate
in China is expected to continue to increase in 2010 as the worldwide economy
recovers, reaching 3.6% as of September 2010. If prices for our products and
services fail to rise at a rate sufficient to compensate for the increased costs
of supplies, such as raw materials, due to inflation, it may have an adverse
effect on our profitability.
Furthermore,
in order to control inflation in the past, the PRC government has imposed
controls on bank credits, limits on loans for fixed assets and restrictions on
state bank lending. The implementation of such policies may impede future
economic growth. The People’s Bank of China, the central bank of the PRC, kept
interest rates fixed during the recent economic crisis, but in the past has
effected increases in the interest rates in response to inflationary concerns in
the China’s economy. If the central bank raises interest rates from the current
crisis levels, economic activity in China could slow and, in turn, materially
increase our costs and reduce demand for our products and services.
We
may not be able to obtain regulatory approvals for our products.
The PRC
and local provincial governments regulate the manufacture and sale of our
products in China. Although our licenses and regulatory filings are up to date,
the uncertain legal environment in China and our industry may be vulnerable to
local government agencies or other parties who wish to renegotiate the terms and
conditions of or terminate their agreements or other understandings with
us.
It
will be extremely difficult to acquire jurisdiction and enforce liabilities
against our officers, directors and assets based in China.
As our
executive officers and directors, including the Chairman of our Board of
Directors, are citizens of the PRC, it may be difficult, if not impossible, to
acquire jurisdiction over these persons in the event a lawsuit is initiated
against us and/or our officers and directors by a shareholder or group of
shareholders in the United States. Also, because our operating subsidiaries and
assets are located in China, it may be extremely difficult or impossible for
individuals to access those assets to enforce judgments rendered against us or
our directors or executive offices by United States courts. In addition, the
courts in China may not permit the enforcement of judgments arising out of
United States federal and state corporate, securities or similar laws.
Accordingly, United States investors may not be able to enforce judgments
against us for violation of United States securities laws.
PRC
regulations relating to mergers, off-shore companies and China resident
shareholders, if applied to us, may limit our ability to operate our business as
we see fit.
PRC
regulations govern the process by which we may participate in an acquisition of
assets or equity interests. Depending on the structure of the transaction, these
regulations require involved parties to make a series of applications and
supplemental applications to various government agencies. In some instances, the
application process may require the presentation of economic data concerning a
transaction, including appraisals of the target business and evaluations of the
acquirer, which are designed to allow the government to assess the transaction.
Government approvals will have expiration dates by which a transaction must be
completed and reported to the government agencies. Compliance with the new
regulations is likely to be more time consuming and expensive than in the past
and the government can now exert more control over the combination of two
businesses. Accordingly, due to PRC regulations, our ability to engage in
business combination transactions in China through our subsidiaries in China has
become significantly more complicated, time consuming and expensive, and we may
not be able to negotiate transactions acceptable to us or sufficiently
protective of our interests.
Restrictions
on currency exchange may limit our ability to receive and use our revenues
effectively.
The
Renminbi is currently convertible under the “current account,” which includes
dividends, trade and service-related foreign exchange transactions, but not
under the “capital account,” which includes foreign direct investment and loans.
Currently, our China subsidiaries may purchase foreign currencies for settlement
of current account transactions, including payments of dividends to us, without
the approval of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (“SAFE”). However,
the relevant PRC government authorities may limit or eliminate their ability to
purchase foreign currencies in the future. Since a significant amount of our
future revenues will be denominated in Renminbi, any existing and future
restrictions on currency exchange may limit our ability to utilize revenues
generated in Renminbi to fund our business activities outside China that are
denominated in foreign currencies.
Foreign
exchange transactions by our China subsidiaries under the capital account
continue to be subject to significant foreign exchange controls and require the
approval of or need to register with PRC governmental authorities, including
SAFE. In particular, if our China subsidiaries borrow foreign currency loans
from us or other foreign lenders, these loans must be registered with SAFE, and
if we finance our China subsidiaries by means of additional capital
contributions, these capital contributions must be approved by certain
government authorities, including the NDRC, Ministry of Commerce (“MOFCOM”), or
their respective local counterparts. These limitations could affect the ability
of our PRC subsidiaries to obtain foreign exchange through debt or equity
financing.
Recent
PRC regulations relating to the registration requirements for China resident
shareholders owning shares in off-shore companies as well as registration
requirements of employee stock ownership plans or share option plans may subject
the Company’s China resident shareholders to personal liability and limit its
ability to acquire companies in China or to inject capital into its operating
subsidiaries in China, limit its subsidiaries’ ability to distribute profits to
the Company, or otherwise materially and adversely affect the
Company.
The SAFE
issued a public notice in October 2005 (“Circular 75”) requiring PRC residents,
including both legal persons and natural persons, to register with the competent
local SAFE branch before establishing or controlling any company outside of
China, referred to as an “off-shore special purpose company,” for the purpose of
acquiring any assets of or equity interest in PRC companies and raising funds
from overseas. In addition, any PRC resident who is the shareholder of an
off-shore special purpose company is required to amend his or her SAFE
registration with the local SAFE branch, with respect to that off-shore special
purpose company in connection with any increase or decrease of capital, transfer
of shares, merger, division, equity investment or creation of any security
interest over any assets located in China. To clarify further the implementation
of Circular 75, the SAFE issued Circular 124 and Circular 106 on November 24,
2005 and May 29, 2007, respectively. Under Circular 106, PRC subsidiaries of an
off-shore special purpose company are required to coordinate and supervise the
filing of SAFE registrations by the off-shore holding company’s shareholders who
are PRC residents in a timely manner. If these shareholders fail to comply, the
PRC subsidiaries are required to report to the local SAFE authorities. If the
PRC subsidiaries of the off-shore parent company do not report to the local SAFE
authorities, they may be prohibited from distributing their profits and proceeds
from any reduction in capital, share transfer or liquidation to their off-shore
parent company and the off-shore parent company may be restricted in its ability
to contribute additional capital into its PRC subsidiaries. Moreover, failure to
comply with the above SAFE registration requirements could result in liabilities
under PRC laws for evasion of foreign exchange restrictions. We cannot predict
fully how Circular 75 will affect our business operations or future strategies
because of ongoing uncertainty over how Circular 75 will be interpreted and
implemented, and how or whether SAFE will apply it to us.
We have
requested our PRC resident beneficial owners, including our Chairman, to make
the necessary applications, filings and amendments as required under SAFE
regulations in connection with their equity interests in us. We attempt to
ensure that our subsidiaries in China comply, and that our PRC resident
beneficial owners subject to these rules comply, with the relevant SAFE
regulations. The Company cannot provide any assurances that all of our present
or prospective direct or indirect PRC resident beneficial owners will comply
fully with all applicable registrations or required approvals. The failure or
inability of our PRC resident beneficial owners to comply with the applicable
SAFE registration requirements may subject these beneficial owners or the
Company to fines, legal sanctions and restrictions described above.
On March
28, 2007, SAFE released detailed registration procedures for employee stock
ownership plans or share option plans to be established by overseas listed
companies and for individual plan participants. Any failure to comply with the
relevant registration procedures may affect the effectiveness of the Company’s
employee stock ownership plans or share option plans and subject the plan
participants, the companies offering the plans or the relevant intermediaries,
as the case may be, to penalties under PRC foreign exchange regime. To date, all
grants of options have been solely to U.S. citizens. The Company has no employee
stock ownership plan or share option plan in effect. These penalties may subject
the Company to fines and legal sanctions, prevent the Company from being able to
make distributions or pay dividends, as a result of which the Company’s business
operations and its ability to distribute profits could be materially and
adversely affected.
The
Company’s PRC subsidiary may be exposed to penalties by the PRC government due
to noncompliance with taxation, land use and construction administration,
environmental and employment rules.
While the
Company believes its PRC subsidiary has been in compliance with PRC taxation,
land use and construction administration, environmental and employment rules
during its operations in China, the Company has not obtained letters from the
competent PRC government authorities confirming such compliance. If any
competent PRC government authority takes the position that there is
noncompliance with the taxation, land use and construction administration,
environmental or employment rules by the Company’s PRC subsidiary, it may be
exposed to penalties by such PRC government authority, in which case the
operation of the Company’s PRC subsidiary in question may be adversely
affected.
We
operate in the PRC through our wholly owned operating entities initially
approved by the local office of the PRC Ministry of Commerce (“MOFCOM's Local
Counterpart”). However, we cannot warrant that such approval procedures have
been completely satisfied due to a number of reasons, including changes in laws
and government interpretations.
Our
operating entities in the PRC have received initial approval from MOFCOM's Local
Counterpart and there may be conditions subsequent to complete and maintain such
approval. We believe we have satisfied the approval procedures of MOFCOM's Local
Counterpart. However, the approval procedures of MOFCOM's Local Counterpart or
interpretations of its approval procedures may be different from our
understanding or may change. As a result, if our approval is revoked by MOFCOM's
Local Counterpart for any reason, there may be a material adverse effect on our
business, financial condition, results of operations, reputation and prospects,
as well as the trading price of our shares.
Tax
laws and regulations in China are subject to substantial revision, some of which
may adversely affect our profitability.
The PRC
tax system is in a state of flux, and it is anticipated that China’s tax regime
will be altered in the coming years. Tax benefits that we presently enjoy may
not be available to us in the wake of these changes, and we could incur tax
obligations to the PRC government that are significantly higher than currently
anticipated. These increased tax obligations could negatively impact our
financial condition and our revenues, gross margins, profitability and results
of operations may be adversely affected as a result.
Certain
tax treatment for which we are eligible in China remains subject to approval and
is scheduled to expire over the next several years.
Our
operations are located in a privileged economic zone in China and, as of October
2010, Creative Bellows has been classified as a “high technology enterprise”
eligible for certain tax benefits, including a preferential 15% enterprise
income tax rate instead of the standard 25% enterprise income tax rate. These
tax benefits will not take effect, however, until we receive approval by the
local tax bureau, which remains pending. If approved, the tax benefits will be
retroactive for 2010 and the income tax we paid in 2010 under the higher
standard rate either will be refunded to us or offset in future periods and
recorded as income tax benefit. Our eligibility for the tax benefits lasts until
December 31, 2012. When the tax benefits expire, and if our favorable tax
treatment is not continued, our income tax expenses will increase, reducing our
net income below what it would be if we continued to enjoy these
exemptions.
We
must comply with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
We are
required to comply with the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (the
“FCPA”), which prohibits U.S. companies from engaging in bribery or other
prohibited payments to foreign officials for the purpose of obtaining or
retaining business. Foreign companies, including some of our competitors, are
not subject to these prohibitions. Corruption, extortion, bribery, pay-offs,
theft and other fraudulent practices occur from time-to-time in mainland China.
If our competitors engage in these practices, they may receive preferential
treatment from personnel of some companies, giving our competitors an advantage
in securing business or from government officials who might give them priority
in obtaining new licenses, which would put us at a disadvantage. Although we
inform our personnel that such practices are illegal, we cannot assure you that
our employees or other agents will not engage in such conduct for which we might
be held responsible. If our employees or other agents are found to have engaged
in such practices, we could suffer severe penalties.
Risks
Related to Our Securities
The
market price for our common stock may be volatile.
The
trading price of our common stock may fluctuate widely in response to various
factors, some of which are beyond our control. These factors include, but not
limited to, our quarterly operating results or the operating results of other
companies in our industry, announcements by us or our competitors of
acquisitions, new products, product improvements, commercial relationships,
intellectual property, legal, regulatory or other business developments and
changes in financial estimates or recommendations by stock market analysts
regarding us or our competitors. In addition, the stock market in general, and
the market for companies based in China in particular, has experienced extreme
price and volume fluctuations. This volatility has had a significant effect on
the market prices of securities issued by many companies for reasons unrelated
or disproportionate to their operating performance. These broad market
fluctuations may materially affect our stock price, regardless of our operating
results. Furthermore, the market for our common stock historically has been
limited. Our common stock was approved for listing on the NASDAQ Capital Market
under the symbol “CTEK” beginning on December 15, 2010. Prior to our listing on
NASDAQ, shares of our common stock were quoted in the over-the-counter market on
the OTC Bulletin Board, or in what are commonly referred to as “pink sheets.” We
cannot assure you that a larger, active trading market will ever be developed or
maintained for our common stock. Market fluctuations and volatility, as well as
general economic, market and political conditions, could reduce our market
price. As a result, these factors may make it more difficult or impossible for
you to sell our common stock for a positive return on your
investment.
Future
sales of shares of our common stock by our shareholders could cause our stock
price to decline.
Future
sales of shares of our common stock could adversely affect the prevailing market
price of our stock. If our significant shareholders sell a large number of
shares, or if we issue a large number of shares, the market price of our stock
could decline. Moreover, the perception in the public market that shareholders
might sell shares of our stock could depress the market for our shares. If our
shareholders who received shares of our common stock issued in the Share
Exchange sell substantial amounts of our common stock in the public market upon
the effectiveness of a registration statement, or upon the expiration of any
holding period under Regulation S, such sales could create a circumstance
commonly referred to as an “overhang” and in anticipation of which the market
price of our common stock could fall. The existence of an overhang, whether or
not sales have occurred or are occurring, also could make it more difficult for
us to raise additional financing through the sale of equity or equity-related
securities in the future at a time and price we deem reasonable or appropriate.
The shares of common stock issued in the Share Exchange will be freely tradable
upon the earlier of (i) effectiveness of a registration statement covering such
shares and (ii) the date on which such shares may be sold without registration
pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act and the sale of such shares
could have a negative impact on the price of our common stock.
We
may issue additional shares of our capital stock or debt securities to raise
capital or complete acquisitions, which would reduce the equity interest of our
shareholders.
Our
Articles of Incorporation authorize the issuance of up to 100,000,000 shares of
common stock, par value $.00001 per share, and 100,000,000 shares of preferred
stock, par value $.00001 per share. As of December 13, 2010, there were
approximately 72,185,868 authorized and unissued shares of our common stock that
have not been reserved and are available for future issuance and 100,000,000
authorized and unissued shares of our preferred stock that have not been
reserved and are available for future issuance. Although we have no commitments
as of the date of this prospectus to issue our securities, we may issue a
substantial number of additional shares of our common stock to complete a
business combination or to raise capital. The issuance of additional shares of
our common stock may (i) significantly reduce the equity interest of our
existing shareholders and (ii) adversely affect prevailing market prices for our
common stock.
We
have not paid dividends in the past and do not expect to pay dividends in the
future. Any return on investment may be limited to the value of our common
stock.
We have
never paid cash dividends on our common stock and do not anticipate doing so in
the foreseeable future. The payment of dividends on our common stock will depend
on earnings, financial condition and other business and economic factors
affecting it at such time as the Board of Directors may consider relevant. If we
do not pay dividends, our common stock may be less valuable because a return on
your investment will occur only if our stock price appreciates.
Capital
outflow policies in China may hamper our ability to declare and pay dividends to
our shareholders.
China has
currency and capital transfer regulations, which may require us to comply with
complex regulations for the movement of capital. Although our management
believes we will be in compliance with these regulations, should these
regulations or the interpretation of them by courts or regulatory agencies
change, we may not be able to pay dividends to our shareholders outside of
China. In addition, under current PRC law, we must retain a reserve equal to 10%
of net income after taxes, not to exceed 50% of registered capital. Accordingly,
this reserve will not be available to be distributed as dividends to our
shareholders. We presently do not intend to pay dividends in the foreseeable
future. Our management intends to follow a policy of retaining all of our
earnings to finance the development and execution of our strategy and the
expansion of our business.
Our
principal shareholder has the ability to exert significant control in matters
requiring a shareholder vote and could delay, deter or prevent a change of
control in our company.
As of
December 13, 2010, Ms. Bei Lu, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and our
largest shareholder, beneficially owned approximately 37.56% of our outstanding
shares. Ms. Lu possesses significant influence over us, giving her the ability,
among other things, to exert significant control over the election of all or a
majority of the Board of Directors and to approve significant corporate
transactions. Such stock ownership and control may also have the effect of
delaying or preventing a future change in control, impeding a merger,
consolidation, takeover or other business combination, or discouraging a
potential acquirer from making a tender offer or otherwise attempting to obtain
control of our company. Without the consent of Ms. Lu, we could be prevented
from entering into potentially beneficial transactions if they conflict with our
principal shareholder’s interests. The interests of this shareholder may
differ from the interests of our other shareholders.
Provisions
in our Articles of Incorporation and Amended and Restated Bylaws could make it
very difficult for you to bring any legal actions against our directors or
officers for violations of their fiduciary duties or could require us to pay any
amounts incurred by our directors or officers in any such actions.
Pursuant
to our Articles of Incorporation, members of our Board of Directors and our
officers will have no liability for breaches of their fiduciary duty of care as
a director or officer, except in limited circumstances. This means you may be
unable to prevail in a legal action against our directors or officers even if
you believe they have breached their fiduciary duty of care. In addition, our
Articles of Incorporation and Amended and Restated Bylaws allow us to indemnify
our directors and officers from and against any and all costs, charges and
expenses resulting from their acting in such capacities with us. This means if
you were able to enforce an action against our directors or officers, in all
likelihood, we would be required to pay any expenses they incurred in defending
the lawsuit and any judgment or settlement they otherwise would be required to
pay.
Taxation
We
will not obtain an opinion of legal counsel regarding the United States income
tax consequences of an investment in our securities.
We will
not obtain an opinion of counsel regarding the U.S. income tax consequences of
investing in our securities including whether we will be treated as a company
for U.S. income tax purposes. Recent changes in tax laws have not, as yet, been
the subject of administrative or judicial scrutiny or interpretation. Moreover,
there is no assurance that future legislation may not further affect the tax
consequences of an investment in our securities. INVESTORS ARE URGED TO CONSULT
WITH THEIR TAX ADVISORS REGARDING THE POSSIBLE U.S. FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL
TAX CONSEQUENCES OF INVESTING IN OUR SECURITIES.
FORWARD-LOOKING
STATEMENTS
This prospectus
contains forward-looking statements regarding CleanTech that include, but
are not limited to, statements concerning our projected revenues, expenses,
gross profit and income, mix of revenue, demand for our products, the benefits
and potential applications for our products, the need for additional capital,
our ability to obtain and successfully perform additional new contract awards
and the related funding and profitability of such awards, the competitive nature
of our business and markets, and product qualification requirements of our
customers. These forward-looking statements are based on our current
expectations, estimates and projections about our industry, management’s
beliefs, and certain assumptions made by us. Words such as “anticipates,”
“expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “predicts,” “potential,” “believes,” “seeks,”
“hopes,” “estimates,” “should,” “may,” “will,” “with a view to” and variations
of these words or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking
statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are
subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict.
Therefore, our actual results could differ materially and adversely from those
expressed in any forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Such
factors include, but are not limited to the following:
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forward-looking statements involve various risks and uncertainties. Although we
believe our expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are
reasonable, our expectations may later be found to be incorrect. Our actual
results could be materially different from our expectations. Important risks and
factors that could cause our actual results to be materially different from our
expectations are generally set forth in “Risk Factors,” “Management’s Discussion
and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” “Our Business,”
and other sections in this prospectus. You should read thoroughly this
prospectus and the documents we refer to with the understanding that our actual
future results may be materially different from and worse than what we expect.
We qualify all of our forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements.
Other sections of this prospectus include additional factors which could
adversely impact our business and financial performance.
This
prospectus contains statistical data we obtained from various publicly available
government publications. Statistical data in these publications also include
projections based on a number of assumptions. The markets for our products may
not grow at the rate projected by market data, or at all. The failure of these
markets to grow at the projected rates may have a material adverse effect on our
business and the market price of our securities. In addition, the rapidly
changing nature of our customers’ industries results in significant
uncertainties in any projections or estimates relating to the growth prospects
or future condition of our markets. Furthermore, if any one or more of the
assumptions underlying the market data is later found to be incorrect, actual
results may differ from the projections based on these assumptions. You should
not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.
Unless
otherwise indicated, information in this prospectus concerning economic
conditions and our industry is based on information from independent industry
analysts and publications, as well as our estimates. Except where otherwise
noted, our estimates are derived from publicly available information released by
third party sources, as well as data from our internal research, and are based
on such data and our knowledge of our industry, which we believe to be
reasonable. None of the independent industry publication market data cited in
this prospectus was prepared on our or our affiliates’ behalf.
The
forward-looking statements made in this prospectus relate only to events or
information as of the date on which the statements are made in this prospectus.
Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise
publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise, after the date on which the statements are made or
to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. You should read this
prospectus and the documents we refer to in this prospectus and have filed as
exhibits to the registration statement, of which this prospectus is a part,
completely and with the understanding that our actual future results may be
materially different from what we expect.
AVAILABLE
INFORMATION
This
prospectus is part of a registration statement on Form S-1 we have filed with
the SEC. We have not included in this prospectus all of the information
contained in the registration statement and you should refer to our registration
statement and its exhibits for further information.
We file
annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and other
information with the SEC. You may read and copy any materials we file with the
SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC
20549, on official business days during the hours of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. You may
obtain information about the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling
the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. Our filings are also available to the public from
commercial document retrieval services and at the website maintained by the SEC
at www.sec.gov.
Our
website address is www.ctiproduct.com. The
information on our website is not incorporated into this
prospectus.
USE
OF PROCEEDS
We will
not receive any proceeds from sale of the shares of common stock covered by this
prospectus by the selling shareholders. To the extent the selling
shareholders exercise for cash all of the warrants covering the 1,987,500
shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of all of the warrants, we would
receive $7,950,000 from such exercises. The warrants may expire
without having been exercised. Even if some or all of these warrants are
exercised, we cannot predict when they will be exercised and when we would
receive the proceeds. We intend to use any proceeds we receive upon exercise of
the warrants for general working capital and other corporate
purposes.
MANAGEMENT’S
DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Safe
Harbor Declaration
The
comments made throughout this prospectus should be read in conjunction with our
Financial Statements and the Notes thereto, and other financial information
appearing elsewhere in this document. In addition to historical information, the
following discussion and other parts of this document contain certain
forward-looking information. When used in this discussion, the words,
“believes,” “anticipates,” “expects,” and similar expressions are
intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to
certain risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ
materially from projected results, due to a number of factors beyond our
control. CleanTech does not undertake to publicly update or revise any of its
forward-looking statements, even if experience or future changes show that the
indicated results or events will not be realized. Readers are cautioned not to
place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of
the date hereof. Readers are also urged to carefully review and consider our
discussions regarding the various factors, which affect the company’s business,
included in this section and elsewhere in this prospectus.
Overview
We are a
manufacturer of structural towers for megawatt-class wind turbines as well as
other highly engineered clean technology metal components in the PRC. We
currently design, manufacture, test and sell structural towers for 1MW and 1.5MW
on-land and 3MW off-shore wind turbines and have the expertise and manufacturing
capability to provide towers for larger MW on-land and off-shore turbines as
they become more prevalent in China. We are currently the only certified wind
tower manufacturer within Tieling, Liaoning Province, which provides significant
competitive advantage in supplying towers into the wind-rich northern provinces
of China. We also manufacture patented, specialty metal products that require
advanced manufacturing and engineering capabilities, including bellows expansion
joints and connecting bend pipes used for waste heat recycling in steel
production and in ultra-high-voltage electricity transmission grids, as well as
industrial pressure vessels. Our products provide clean technology solutions for
China’s increasing energy demand and environmental issues.
We
operate through two wholly owned subsidiaries organized under the laws of the
PRC – Creative Bellows and Creative Wind Power. Creative Bellows, which was
incorporated on September 17, 2007, is our WFOE and it owns 100% of Creative
Wind Power, which was incorporated on May 26, 2009. Creative Bellows produces
bellows expansion joints, pressure vessels and other fabricated metal specialty
products. Creative Wind Power markets and sells wind towers designed and
manufactured by Creative Bellows, which provides the production expertise,
employees and facilities for wind tower production.
On June
18, 2010, CleanTech Innovations, Inc. (FKA: Everton Capital Corporation), a U.S.
shell company incorporated in the State of Nevada on May 9, 2006, authorized an
8-for-1 forward split of its common stock, effective on July 2, 2010. Prior to
the forward split, CleanTech had 5,501,000 shares of common stock outstanding,
and, after giving effect to the forward split, CleanTech had 44,008,000 shares
of common stock outstanding. CleanTech authorized the forward stock split to
provide a sufficient number of shares to accommodate the trading of its common
stock in the OTC marketplace after the acquisition of Creative Bellows as
described below.
On July
2, 2010, Creative Bellows signed a share exchange agreement with CleanTech,
whereby the shareholders of Creative Bellows received 15,122,000 shares in
CleanTech. Concurrent with the share exchange agreement, CleanTech’s principal
shareholder cancelled 40,000,000 shares in CleanTech for $40,000. The cancelled
shares were retired. CleanTech had 4,008,000 shares outstanding after the
cancellation of the shares. After giving effect to the foregoing transactions,
the shareholders of Creative Bellows owned 79.05% of the 19,130,000 shares
outstanding of CleanTech. The transaction was accounted for as a
recapitalization of CleanTech and not as a business combination. Simultaneously
with the share exchange agreement, CleanTech changed its year end from August to
December.
On July
12, 2010, CleanTech completed a closing of a private placement of Units (as
defined below) pursuant to which CleanTech sold 3,333,322 Units at $3.00 per
Unit for $10,000,000. Each “Unit” consisted of one share of CleanTech’s common
stock and a three-year warrant to purchase 15% of one share of CleanTech’s
common stock at $3.00 per share. The warrants are immediately exercisable,
expire on the third anniversary of their issuance, and entitle the purchasers of
the Units to purchase up to 499,978 shares of CleanTech’s common stock at $3.00
per share. The warrants may be called by CleanTech at any time after (i) the
registration statement registering the common stock underlying the warrants
becomes effective, (ii) the common stock is listed on a national securities
exchange and (iii) the trading price of the common stock exceeds $4.00.
CleanTech also issued warrants to purchase 333,332 shares of common stock to the
placement agents in the offering. The warrants granted to these placement agents
had the same terms and conditions as the warrants granted in the offering. The
warrants are exercisable into a fixed number of shares, solely redeemable by the
Company and not redeemable by warrant holders. Accordingly, the warrants are
classified as equity instruments.
Critical
Accounting Policies
While our
significant accounting policies are more fully described in Note 2 to our
consolidated financial statements, we believe the following accounting policies
are the most critical to aid you in fully understanding and evaluating this
management discussion and analysis.
Basis
of Presentation
The
Company’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“US
GAAP”).
Principles
of Consolidation
The
consolidated financial statements include the accounts of CleanTech, Creative
Bellows and Creative Wind Power. All intercompany transactions and account
balances are eliminated in consolidation.
Use
of Estimates
In
preparing financial statements in conformity with US GAAP, management makes
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of
the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and
expenses during the reporting year. Significant estimates, required by
management, include the recoverability of long-lived assets and the valuation of
inventories. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Accounts
Receivable and Retentions Receivable
The
Company’s policy is to maintain reserves for potential credit losses on accounts
receivable. Management reviews the composition of accounts receivable and
analyzes historical bad debts, customer concentrations, customer credit
worthiness, current economic trends and changes in customer payment patterns to
evaluate the adequacy of these reserves.
The
retention rate generally was 10% of the sales price with a term of one to two
years, but no later than the termination of the warranty period.
Inventories
The
Company’s inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market with cost
determined on a weighted average basis. The Company compares the cost of
inventories with the market value and allowance is made for writing down the
inventories to their market value, if lower.
Revenue
Recognition
The
Company’s revenue recognition policies are in compliance with Securities and
Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) 104 (codified in
Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification
(“ASC”) Topic 605). Sales revenue, including the final 10% of the purchase
price, is recognized after delivery is complete, customer acceptance of the
product occurs and collectability is reasonably assured. Customer acceptance
occurs after the customer puts the product through a quality inspection, which
normally is completed within one to two weeks from customer receipt of the
product. The customer is responsible for installation and integration of our
component products into their end products. Payments received before
satisfaction of all relevant criteria for revenue recognition are recorded as
unearned revenue. Unearned revenue consists of payments received from customers
prior to customer acceptance of the products.
Sales
revenue represents the invoiced value of goods, net of value-added tax (VAT).
The Company’s products sold and services provided in the PRC are subject to VAT
of 17% of the gross sales price. This VAT may be offset by VAT paid by the
Company on raw materials and other materials included in the cost of producing
their finished product. The Company recorded VAT payable and VAT receivable net
of payments in the financial statements. The VAT tax return is filed offsetting
the payables against the receivables.
Warranties
The
Company offers a warranty to its customers on its products for up to 24 months
depending on the terms negotiated with each customer. During the warranty
period, the Company will repair or replace defective products free of charge.
The Company commenced production in 2009 and, as of September 30, 2010, has yet
to incur any warranty expense. The Company has implemented a stringent set of
internal manufacturing protocols to ensure product quality beginning at the time
raw materials are received into our facilities up to the final inspection at the
time products are shipped to the customer. The Company’s protocol establishes
stringent requirements and specifications products must meet before they are
allowed to move into the next phase of the manufacturing process. This process
was established to ensure each individual piece of work in progress meets strict
technical standards. During the manufacturing process, both our internal quality
control staff and our customers’ full time onsite inspectors track and inspect
the work in progress. The products are allowed to move to the next phase of the
manufacturing process only after both parties have approved of the product
quality. Prior to shipping the products, the Company performs non-destructive
tests on the products for defect detection, including radiological (x-ray),
ultrasonic, pneumatic, hydraulic and gas leakage tests. Additionally, our
products are tested by the Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision under
national standards. Upon receiving the products, our customers will inspect the
products further prior to acceptance. The Company has analyzed the need to make
warranty accruals and concluded that such accrual is not necessary because of
the following:
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§
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Clearly
defined procedures in our manufacturing protocol to ensure product quality
based on technical parameters;
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§
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Existence
of redundancies in testing and inspection of our products;
and
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§
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Short
term of our warranty period, which is no more than 24
months.
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However,
the Company will monitor warranty claims and accrue for warranty expense
accordingly, using ASC Topic 450 to account for our standard
warranty.
The
Company provides its warranty to all customers and does not consider it an
additional service; rather, the warranty is considered an integral part of the
product’s sale. There is no general right of return indicated in the contracts
or purchase orders. If a product under warranty is defective or malfunctioning,
the Company is responsible for fixing it or replacing it with a new product. The
Company’s products are the only deliverables.
The
Company provides after-sales services at a charge after expiration of the
warranty period. We recognize such revenue when service is
provided.
Foreign
Currency Translation and Transactions and Comprehensive Income
(Loss)
The
accompanying consolidated financial statements are presented in United States
Dollars (“USD”). The Company’s functional currency is the USD, while the
Company’s wholly owned subsidiaries’ functional currency is the Renminbi
(“RMB”). The functional currencies of the Company’s foreign operations are
translated into USD for balance sheet accounts using the current exchange rates
in effect as of the balance sheet date and for revenue and expense accounts
using the average exchange rate during the fiscal year. The translation
adjustments are recorded as a separate component of stockholders’ equity,
captioned “Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).” Gains and losses
resulting from transactions denominated in foreign currencies are included in
other income (expense) in the consolidated statements of operations. There have
been no significant fluctuations in the exchange rate for the conversion of RMB
to USD after the balance sheet date.
Segment
Reporting
SFAS 131,
“Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information” (codified
in FASB ASC Topic 280), requires use of the “management approach” model for
segment reporting. The management approach model is based on the way a company’s
management organizes segments within the company for making operating decisions
and assessing performance. Reportable segments are based on products and
services, geography, legal structure, management structure or any other manner
in which management disaggregates a company.
Management
determined that all of its product lines – wind towers, bellows expansion joints
and pressure vessels – constituted a single reportable segment in accordance
with ASC 280. The Company operates exclusively in one business: the design and
manufacture of highly engineered clean technology metal components for heavy
industry. The manufacturing processes for each of our products, principally the
rolling and welding of raw steel materials, make use of the same pool of
production workers and engineering talent for design, fabrication, assembly and
testing. Our products are characterized and marketed by their ability to
withstand temperature, pressure, structural load and other environmental
factors. Our products are used by major electrical utilities and large-scale
industrial companies in China specializing in heavy industry, and our sales
force sells our products directly to these companies, who utilize our components
in their finished products. All of our long-lived assets for production are
located in our facilities in Tieling, Liaoning Province, China, and operate
within the same environmental, safety and quality regulations governing
industrial component manufacturing companies. We established our subsidiary,
Creative Wind Power, solely for the purpose of marketing and selling our wind
towers, which constitute the structural support cylinder for an industrial wind
turbine installation. Management believes that the economic characteristics of
our product lines, specifically costs and gross margin, will be similar as
production increases and labor continues to be shared across
products.
Our
initial sales in 2009 consisted primarily of bellows expansion joints and
pressure vessels and reflected pricing based on lower sales volume of higher
margin products with unique customer design requirements, which resulted in
gross margins of approximately 51%. This concentration of higher margin products
and low sales volume created higher gross margins for these products as of the
nine months ended September 30, 2009, that management believes are not
sustainable as production volume increases and products become more diversified.
At nine months ended September 30, 2010, in the aggregate, the gross margins for
our bellows expansion joints and pressure vessels decreased as our mix of
bellows expansion joints and pressure vessels broadened to include more
components with lower margins. We expect a further decrease in the gross margins
going forward for bellows expansion joints and pressure vessels as these
products continue to broaden and normalize.
We
initiated sales of our wind towers in the second quarter of 2010 and we expect
the majority of our sales going forward will be of wind towers. Initial gross
margins of our wind towers were impacted by one-time startup costs of
approximately $100,000, production inefficiencies associated with the
introduction of a new product line and lower sales volume, which
reduced gross margins significantly at the time the startup costs were incurred,
because our total revenues for the second quarter of 2010 were $1.7
million. We experienced an increase in gross margins for our wind towers
in the third quarter ended September 30, 2010, over the second quarter ended
June 30, 2010, because of increased sales volume, improved production
efficiencies and the elimination of certain startup costs. We expect a further
increase in the gross margins of our wind towers going forward. In addition, our
blended gross margin of approximately 29% for the nine months ended September
30, 2010, was lower than for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, largely
because the gross profits from bellows expansion joints and pressure vessels
trended downward toward more sustainable levels from their unusually high levels
of 51% in 2009.
As our
overall mix of products and product gross margins broadens and sales volume
increases, we expect the gross margins of all our product lines to converge and
stabilize toward the current blended gross margin of approximately 29%. As a
result, management views the Company’s business and operations for all product
lines as a blended gross margin when determining future growth, return on
investment and cash flows. Accordingly, management has concluded the Company had
one reportable segment in accordance with ASC 280 because (i) all of our
products are created with similar production processes, in the same facilities,
under the same regulatory environment and sold to similar customers using
similar distribution systems; and (ii) gross margins of all product lines have
and should continue to converge.
RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
Nine
Months Ended September 30, 2010, compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30,
2009
The
following table presents the consolidated results of operations for the nine
months ended September 30, 2010, compared to the nine months ended September 30,
2009.
|
|
2010
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
% of Sales
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
% of Sales
|
|
Net
sales
|
|
|
14,739,702
|
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
|
978,623
|
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
Cost
of goods sold
|
|
|
10,519,685
|
|
|
|
71
|
%
|
|
|
478,343
|
|
|
|
49
|
%
|
Gross
profit
|
|
|
4,220,017
|
|
|
|
29
|
%
|
|
|
500,280
|
|
|
|
51
|
%
|
Operating
expenses
|
|
|
1,012,202
|
|
|
|
7
|
%
|
|
|
241,636
|
|
|
|
25
|
%
|
Income
from operations
|
|
|
3,207,815
|
|
|
|
22
|
%
|
|
|
258,644
|
|
|
|
26
|
%
|
Other
income, net
|
|
|
691,956
|
|
|
|
5
|
%
|
|
|
136,211
|
|
|
|
14
|
%
|
Income
tax expense
|
|
|
(996,785
|
)
|
|
|
(7
|
)%
|
|
|
(98,714
|
)
|
|
|
(10
|
)%
|
Net
income
|
|
|
2,902,986
|
|
|
|
20
|
%
|
|
|
296,141
|
|
|
|
30
|
%
|
NET
SALES
Net sales
for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, increased to $14,739,702 from
$978,623 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. Net sales for the nine
months ended September 30, 2010, consisted of $13.59 million in sales of wind
towers and $1.14 million in sales of bellows expansion joints and pressure
vessels, while our net sales for the same period in 2009 consisted entirely of
bellows expansion joints and pressure vessels. The increase in net sales was
attributable to our commencement of production and sales of wind towers in the
second and third quarters of 2010.
COST OF
GOODS SOLD
Cost of
goods sold for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, increased to
$10,519,685 from $478,343 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. Cost of
goods sold includes material costs, primarily steel, and labor costs and related
overhead. The increase in cost of goods sold is attributed to the introduction
and significant increase of production and sales volume of our wind tower
products in the nine months ended September 30, 2010. Cost of goods sold as a
percentage of net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, were 71%
compared to 49% for the same period in 2009. The increase in cost of goods sold
as a percentage of sales was mainly due to the commencement and increased sales
and production of wind towers in 2010 and by certain one-time startup and
production costs of approximately $100,000 that were not associated with our
other more established products. Additionally, cost of goods sold as a
percentage of net sales increased as sales volume increased and our mix of
bellows expansion joints and pressure vessels shifted to include lower margin
offerings in the product lines.
GROSS
PROFIT
Gross
profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, increased to $4,220,017
from $500,280 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. Gross profit margin
decreased to 29% for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, from 51% for the
same period in 2009.
Our
initial sales in 2009 consisted primarily of bellows expansion joints and
pressure vessels, which reflected pricing based on lower sales volume of higher
margin products with unique customer design requirements and resulted in gross
profit margins of 51%. The concentration of higher margin products and low sales
volume in the nine months ended September 30, 2009, caused an unusually high
gross profit margin that management does not believe is sustainable in the
future. In the nine months ended September 30, 2010, gross profit margins for
our bellows expansion joint and pressure vessel products decreased from the nine
months ended September 30, 2009, as expected by management as we sold a more
diversified mix of products. In the nine months ended September 30, 2010, the
Company increased its sales of wind towers, which also reduced overall gross
profit margins. Management believes the sales of bellows expansion joints and
pressure vessels will continue to diversify and, as wind tower production
continues to increase along with manufacturing efficiency and the elimination of
one-time startup costs of approximately $100,000, the gross profit margins of
all three product lines will converge toward the current blended gross profit
margin of approximately 29%.
OPERATING
EXPENSES
Operating
expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, increased to $1,012,202
from $241,636 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. Operating expenses
consists of selling, general and administrative expenses. The increase in
operating expenses resulted from increased selling costs of our products and the
general expansion of our business, including the expansion of our sales team.
Operating expenses as a percentage of net sales for the nine months ended
September 30, 2010, was 7% compared to 25% for the same period in 2009. This
decrease was the result of increased efficiencies resulting from higher
sales.
NET
INCOME
Net
income for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, increased to $2,902,986
from $296,141 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. Net income as a
percentage of net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, was 20%
compared to 30% for the same period in 2009. This increase in net income was
attributable to our increased sales of our products and increase in our subsidy
income, which was a grant from the Administrative Committee of Liaoning Province
Tieling Economic & Technological Development Zone to attract businesses with
high-tech products. The grant is not required to be repaid.
Year
Ended December 31, 2009, compared to the Year Ended December 31,
2008
The
following table presents the consolidated results of operations of Creative
Bellows and Creative Wind Power for the year ended December 31, 2009, compared
to the year ended December 31, 2008.
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
% of Sales
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
% of Sales
|
|
Net
sales
|
|
|
2,730,954
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
NA
|
%
|
Cost
of goods sold
|
|
|
1,301,400
|
|
|
|
48
|
%
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
NA
|
%
|
Gross
profit
|
|
|
1,429,554
|
|
|
|
52
|
%
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
NA
|
%
|
Operating
expenses
|
|
|
427,260
|
|
|
|
15
|
%
|
|
|
139,381
|
|
|
|
NA
|
%
|
Income
(loss) from operations
|
|
|
1,002,294
|
|
|
|
37
|
%
|
|
|
(139,381
|
)
|
|
|
NA
|
%
|
Other
income, net
|
|
|
111,169
|
|
|
|
4
|
%
|
|
|
493,412
|
|
|
|
NA
|
%
|
Income
tax expense
|
|
|
282,098
|
|
|
|
10
|
%
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
NA
|
%
|
Net
income
|
|
|
831,365
|
|
|
|
31
|
%
|
|
|
354,031
|
|
|
|
NA
|
%
|
NET
SALES
Net sales
for 2009 were $2,730,954. The Company incorporated in September 2007 and was in
the development stage from inception through the beginning of 2009. The Company
started generating sales in 2009, principally from sales of bellows expansion
joints and pressure vessels to customers in China.
COST OF
GOODS SOLD
Cost of
goods sold includes material costs, labor costs and related overhead, which are
directly or indirectly attributable to our products. For 2009, cost of goods
sold was $1,301,400 or 48% of net sales. Approximately 42% of the cost of goods
sold was from bellows expansion joints, one of the major products of the
Company. The percentage of cost of goods sold for the sales of bellows expansion
joints was 44%.
GROSS
PROFIT
Gross
profit for 2009 was $1,429,554 or 52%, which resulted from sales of our bellows
expansion joints and pressure vessels.
OPERATING
EXPENSES
Operating
expenses consisted of selling, general and administrative expenses totaling
$427,260 for 2009, compared to $139,381 for 2008, an increase of $287,879 or
207%. The increase in operating expenses was due primarily to the commencement
of production and sales of our products in 2009, which resulted in increased
salary, freight, research and development cost, land use tax and amortization of
intangible assets.
NET
INCOME
For 2009,
net income was $831,365 compared to $354,031 for 2008, an increase of $477,334,
or 135%. This increase in net income was mainly due to the commencement of sales
in 2009. Most income in 2009 was generated from sales of our products, whereas
in 2008, income was from subsidy income, a grant from the Administrative
Committee of Liaoning Province Tieling Economic & Technological Development
Zone to attract businesses with high-tech products. The grant was for general
working capital needs without any conditions and restrictions, and is not
required to be repaid. The grant was determined based on the investment amount
by the Company and its floor space occupied in such zone. There was no income
tax for the grant received in 2008.
LIQUIDITY
AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Nine
Months Ended September 30, 2010, compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30,
2009
Operations
and liquidity needs are funded primarily through cash flows from operations,
short-term borrowings and shareholder contributions. The cash is used in
operations and plant construction.
As of
September 30, 2010, the Company had cash and equivalents of $397,876, other
current assets of $18,262,889, and current liabilities of $10,562,286. Working
capital was $8,098,479 at September 30, 2010. The ratio of current assets to
current liabilities was 1.8-to-1 as of September 30, 2010.
The
following is a summary of cash provided by or used in each of the indicated
types of activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009,
respectively:
|
|
2010
|
|
|
2009
|
|
Cash
provided by (used in):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating
activities
|
|
$
|
(9,334,523
|
)
|
|
$
|
(1,671,529
|
)
|
Investing
activities
|
|
|
(3,032,517
|
)
|
|
|
(311,117
|
)
|
Financing
activities
|
|
|
11,355,553
|
|
|
|
2,195,518
|
|
Net cash
used in operating activities was $9,334,523 in the nine months ended September
30, 2010, compared to net cash used in operating activities of $1,671,529 in the
comparable period of 2009. The increase in net cash used in operating activities
during the nine months ended September 30, 2010, was mainly due to increased
outstanding accounts receivable, retention receivable and other receivables
despite a significant increase in net income, as well as increased payment of
advance to suppliers and inventory, and increased restricted cash as a
performance guarantee to customers resulting from our increased
sales.
Net cash
used in investing activities was $3,032,517 during the nine months ended
September 30, 2010, compared to net cash used in investing activities of
$311,117 during the comparable period of 2009. The cash used in investing
activities in 2010 was for the purchase of property and equipment of $2.08
million, purchase of a patent of $74,988 and construction in progress of
$876,207, while cash used in investing activities in the nine months ended
September 30, 2009, was mainly for a long term investment of $87,821 into a
local credit union and construction in progress of $195,698.
Net cash
provided by financing activities was $11,355,553 in the nine months ended
September 30, 2010, compared to net cash provided by financing activities of
$2,195,518 in the same period of 2009. The increase in cash inflow in 2010
consisted of $2.43 million in cash contributions by shareholders, net proceeds
of $8.25 million received through a private placement offering, and $675,795 net
cash proceeds from bank loans net of repayment. In the same period of 2009, we
had $2.19 million in proceeds from bank loans.
Year
Ended December 31, 2009, compared to the Year Ended December 31,
2008
Operations
and liquidity needs are funded primarily through cash flows from operations,
short-term borrowings and shareholder contributions. The cash is used in
operations and plant construction.
As of
December 31, 2009, the Company had cash and equivalents of $1,295,145, other
current assets of $2,109,408, and current liabilities of $5,157,488. Working
capital deficit was $1,752,935 at December 31, 2009. The ratio of current assets
to current liabilities was 0.66-to-1 as of December 31, 2009.
The
following is a summary of cash provided by or used in each of the indicated
types of activities during the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008,
respectively:
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2009
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2008
|
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Cash
provided by (used in):
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|
|
|
|
|
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Operating
activities
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$
|
(565,706
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)
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|
$
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1,349,222
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Investing
activities
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|
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(1,385,676
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)
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(4,643,319
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)
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Financing
activities
|
|
|
3,220,612
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|
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|
-
|
|
Net cash
used in operating activities was $565,706 in 2009, compared to net cash provided
by operating activities of $1,349,222 in 2008. The increase in net cash used in
operating activities during 2009 was mainly due to the increased accounts
receivable, other receivables and payments for prepaid expenses and inventory,
despite a significant increase in net income.
Net cash
used in investing activities was $1,385,676 in 2009, compared to net cash used
in investing activities of $4,643,319 in 2008. The cash used in investing
activities in 2009 was for the purchase of property and equipment of $52,581,
construction in progress of $1.25 million and a long term investment of $87,353
in a local credit union, whereas cash used in investing activities in 2008 was
mainly for the purchase of land use rights and construction in
progress.
Net cash
provided by financing activities was $3,220,612 in 2009, compared to net cash
provided by financing activities of $0 in 2008. The increased cash provided by
financing activities was due primarily to proceeds from short term loans from
Credit Unions. The due date of all the loans was May 26, 2010. The loans were
not subject to any covenants and were paid in full in August 2010.
Our
standard payment terms in our arrangements with our customers generally provide
that 30% of the purchase price is due upon the placement of an order, 30% is due
upon reaching certain milestones in the manufacturing process and 30% is due
upon customer inspection and acceptance of the product, which customers normally
complete within one to two weeks after delivery. As a common practice in the
manufacturing business in China, payment of the final 10% of the purchase price
is due no later than the termination date of the product warranty period, which
can be up to 24 months from the customer acceptance date. Payment terms are
negotiated on a case-by-case basis and these payment percentages and terms may
differ for each customer. We may experience payment delays from time to time of
up to six months from the due date, but we fully expect to receive all payments
based on the contracted terms despite any customer delays in payment. Our
collections are reasonably assured because the majority of our customers are
large, well-capitalized state-owned and publicly traded utility and industrial
companies with stable operations. Furthermore, we do not believe the delays have
a significant negative impact on our liquidity as payment delays are very common
in the manufacturing industry in China.
As of
December 31, 2009, the Company had an accounts receivable balance of $1,320,899,
of which $231,399 of the accounts receivable had aging over 180 days. As of
September 30, 2010, the Company had an accounts receivable balance of
$11,056,451, of which $6,454,506 was current, $3,016,898 had aging over 30 days,
$1,210,276 had aging over 90 days and $374,771 had aging over 180 days. The
Company expects all accounts receivable, including those aged over 180 days as
of September 30, 2010, to be collected because the respective customers are
large state-owned or publicly listed utilities and we are confident that payment
will be received.
Recent
Accounting Pronouncements
In April
2010, the FASB codified the consensus reached in Emerging Issues Task Force
Issue No. 08-09, “Milestone Method of Revenue Recognition.” FASB Accounting
Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2010-17 provides guidance on defining a milestone
and determining when it may be appropriate to apply the milestone method of
revenue recognition for research and development transactions. FASB ASU No.
2010-17 is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after June 15, 2010, and
is effective on a prospective basis for milestones achieved after the adoption
date. The Company does not expect this ASU will have a material impact on its
financial position or results of operations when it adopts this update on
January 1, 2011.
On March
5, 2010, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-11 Derivatives and Hedging Topic 815,
“Scope Exception Related to Embedded Credit Derivatives.” This ASU clarifies the
guidance within the derivative literature that exempts certain credit related
features from analysis as potential embedded derivatives requiring separate
accounting. The ASU specifies that an embedded credit derivative feature related
to the transfer of credit risk that is only in the form of subordination of one
financial instrument to another is not subject to bifurcation from a host
contract under ASC 815-15-25, Derivatives and Hedging – Embedded Derivatives –
Recognition. All other embedded credit derivative features should be analyzed to
determine whether their economic characteristics and risks are “clearly and
closely related” to the economic characteristics and risks of the host contract
and whether bifurcation is required. The ASU was effective for the Company on
July 1, 2010. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this ASU did not have
a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial
statements.
On
February 25, 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-09 Subsequent Events Topic 855,
“Amendments to Certain Recognition and Disclosure Requirements,” effective
immediately. The amendments in the ASU remove the requirement for an SEC filer
to disclose a date through which subsequent events have been evaluated in both
issued and revised financial statements. Revised financial statements include
financial statements revised as a result of either correction of an error or
retrospective application of US GAAP. The FASB believes these amendments remove
potential conflicts with the SEC’s literature. The adoption of this ASU did not
have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial
statements.
In
October 2009, the FASB issued ASU No. 2009-13 on ASC 605, Revenue Recognition –
Multiple Deliverable Revenue Arrangement – a consensus of the FASB Emerging
Issues Task Force (ASU 2009-13). ASU 2009-13 amended guidance related to
multiple-element arrangements which requires an entity to allocate arrangement
consideration at the inception of an arrangement to all of its deliverables
based on their relative selling prices. The consensus eliminates the use of the
residual method of allocation and requires the relative-selling-price method in
all circumstances. All entities must adopt the guidance no later than the
beginning of their first fiscal year beginning on or after June 15, 2010.
Entities may elect to adopt the guidance through either prospective application
for revenue arrangements entered into, or materially modified, after the
effective date or through retrospective application to all revenue arrangements
for all periods presented. We are currently evaluating the impact, if any, of
ASU 2009-13 on our financial position and results of operations.
In
October 2009, the FASB issued an ASU regarding accounting for own-share lending
arrangements in contemplation of convertible debt issuance or other financing.
This ASU requires that at the date of issuance of the shares in a share-lending
arrangement entered into in contemplation of a convertible debt offering or
other financing, the shares issued shall be measured at fair value and be
recognized as an issuance cost, with an offset to additional paid-in capital.
Further, loaned shares are excluded from basic and diluted earnings per share
unless default of the share-lending arrangement occurs, at which time the loaned
shares would be included in the basic and diluted earnings-per-share
calculation. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after
December 15, 2009, and interim periods within those fiscal years for
arrangements outstanding as of the beginning of those fiscal years. The adoption
of this ASU will not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated
financial statements.
In August
2009, the FASB issued an ASU regarding measuring liabilities at fair value. This
ASU provides additional guidance clarifying the measurement of liabilities at
fair value in circumstances in which a quoted price in an active market for the
identical liability is not available; under those circumstances, a reporting
entity is required to measure fair value using one or more of valuation
techniques, as defined. This ASU is effective for the first reporting period,
including interim periods, beginning after the issuance of this ASU. The
adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on the Company’s
consolidated financial statements.
On July
1, 2009, the Company adopted ASU No. 2009-01, “Topic 105 - Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles - amendments based on Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 168, The FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy
of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles” (“ASU No. 2009-01”). ASU No.
2009-01 re-defines authoritative GAAP for nongovernmental entities to be only
comprised of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“Codification”) and,
for SEC registrants, guidance issued by the SEC. The Codification is a
reorganization and compilation of all then-existing authoritative GAAP for
nongovernmental entities, except for guidance issued by the SEC. The
Codification is amended to effect non-SEC changes to authoritative GAAP.
Adoption of ASU No. 2009-01 only changed the referencing convention of GAAP in
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
In May
2009, the FASB issued SFAS 165, “Subsequent Events” (“SFAS 165”) codified in
FASB ASC Topic 855-10-05, which provides guidance to establish general standards
of accounting for and disclosures of events that occur after the balance sheet
date but before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued.
SFAS 165 also requires entities to evaluate the subsequent events through the
date the financial statements are issued. SFAS 165 is effective for interim and
annual periods ending after June 15, 2009, and accordingly, the Company adopted
this pronouncement during the second quarter of 2009. The Company evaluated
subsequent events through the date that the financial statements were
issued.
In April
2009, the FASB issued FSP No. SFAS 107-1 and APB 28-1, “Interim Disclosures
about Fair Value of Financial Instruments,” which is codified in FASB ASC Topic
825-10-50. This FSP essentially expands the disclosure about fair value of
financial instruments that were previously required only annually to also be
required for interim period reporting. In addition, the FSP requires certain
additional disclosures regarding the methods and significant assumptions used to
estimate the fair value of financial instruments. These additional disclosures
are required beginning with the quarter ending June 30, 2009. This FSP had no
material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or
cash flows.
In April
2009, the FASB issued FSP No. FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2, “Recognition and
Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments,” which is codified in FASB ASC
Topic 320-10. This FSP modifies the requirements for recognizing
other-than-temporarily impaired debt securities and changes the existing
impairment model for such securities. The FSP also requires additional
disclosures for both annual and interim periods with respect to both debt and
equity securities. Under the FSP, impairment of debt securities will be
considered other-than-temporary if an entity (1) intends to sell the security,
(2) more likely than not will be required to sell the security before recovering
its cost, or (3) does not expect to recover the security’s entire amortized cost
basis (even if the entity does not intend to sell). The FSP further indicates
that, depending on which of the above factor(s) causes the impairment to be
considered other-than-temporary, (1) the entire shortfall of the security’s fair
value versus its amortized cost basis or (2) only the credit loss portion would
be recognized in earnings while the remaining shortfall (if any) would be
recorded in other comprehensive income. FSP 115-2 requires entities to initially
apply the provisions of the standard to previously other-than-temporarily
impaired debt securities existing as of the date of initial adoption by making a
cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the
period of adoption. The cumulative-effect adjustment potentially reclassifies
the noncredit portion of a previously other-than-temporarily impaired debt
security held as of the date of initial adoption from retained earnings to
accumulate other comprehensive income. The Company adopted FSP No. SFAS 115-2
and SFAS 124-2 beginning April 1, 2009. This FSP had no material impact on the
Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash
flows.
In April
2009, the FASB issued FSP No. SFAS 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the
Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly
Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP No. SFAS
157-4”). FSP No. SFAS 157-4, which is codified in FASB ASC Topics 820-10-35-51
and 820-10-50-2, provides additional guidance for estimating fair value and
emphasizes that even if there has been a significant decrease in the volume and
level of activity for the asset or liability and regardless of the valuation
technique(s) used, the objective of a fair value measurement remains the same.
The Company adopted FSP No. SFAS 157-4 beginning April 1, 2009. This FSP had no
material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or
cash flows.
FASB ASC
820-10 establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures
about fair value measurements. The changes to current practice resulting from
the application of this standard relate to the definition of fair value, the
methods used to measure fair value, and the expanded disclosures about fair
value measurements. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after
November 15, 2007; however, it provides a one-year deferral of the effective
date for non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities, except those that
are recognized or disclosed in the financial statements at fair value at least
annually. The Company adopted this standard for financial assets and financial
liabilities and nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities disclosed or
recognized at fair value on a recurring basis (at least annually) as of June 10,
2009. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on its
financial statements.
FASB ASC
820-10 provides additional guidance for Fair Value Measurements when the volume
and level of activity for the asset or liability has significantly decreased.
This standard is effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after
June 15, 2009. The adoption of this standard did not have a material effect on
its financial statements.
FASB ASC
805 establishes principles and requirements for how an acquirer recognizes and
measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the
liabilities assumed, any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree and the
goodwill acquired. This standard also establishes disclosure requirements to
enable the evaluation of the nature and financial effects of the business
combination. This standard was adopted by the Company beginning June 10, 2009,
and will change the accounting for business combinations on a prospective
basis.
FASB ASC
350-30 and 275-10 amend the factors that should be considered in developing
renewal or extension assumptions used to determine the useful life of a
recognized intangible asset. This standard is effective for financial statements
issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods
within those fiscal years. Early adoption is prohibited. The adoption of this
standard did not have any impact on the Company’s financial
statements.
FASB ASC
825-10 requires disclosures about the fair value of financial instruments for
interim reporting periods. This standard is effective for interim reporting
periods ending after June 15, 2009. The adoption of this standard did not have a
material impact on the Company’s financial statements.
FASB ASC
320-10 amends the other-than-temporary impairment guidance for debt and equity
securities. This standard is effective for interim and annual reporting periods
ending after June 15, 2009. The adoption of this standard did not have a
material effect on its financial statements.
As of
December 31, 2009, the FASB has issued ASU through No. 2009-17. None of the ASUs
has had an impact on the Company’s financial statements.
Off-Balance
Sheet Arrangements
We have
not entered into any other financial guarantees or other commitments to
guarantee the payment obligations of any third parties. We have not entered into
any derivative contracts indexed to our shares and classified as stockholder’s
equity or not reflected in our consolidated financial statements. Furthermore,
we do not have any retained or contingent interest in assets transferred to an
unconsolidated entity that serves as credit, liquidity or market risk support to
such entity. We do not have any variable interest in any unconsolidated entity
that provides financing, liquidity, market risk or credit support to us or
engages in leasing, hedging or research and development services with
us.
Contractual
Obligations
On June
2, 2009, the Company borrowed $1,398,931 and $809,907 from two Credit Unions.
Both of the loans bore interest of 10.459% with maturity dates on May 26, 2010.
These loans were not subject to any covenants and were paid in full in August
2010.
On
December 31, 2009, the Company borrowed $957,163 and $73,629 from two Credit
Unions. Both of the loans bore interest of 9.558% with maturity dates on May 26,
2010. These loans were not subject to any covenants and were paid in full in
August 2010.
All the
above loans were collateralized by the Company’s land use right, one of its
buildings and other long-lived assets.
In
February and March 2010, the Company borrowed $5,565,156 from a bank. The short
term loan bore interest of 5.31%. On March 18, 2010, the Company repaid the
loan. This loan was collateralized by one of the Company’s buildings and its
land use right.
On May
24, 2010, the Company borrowed $387,997 with interest of 5.346% from a bank. The
maturity date of this loan was November 24, 2010. On November 15,
2010, the Company repaid the loan. The loan was collateralized by raw material
inventory and the personal guarantee of the Company’s CEO together with a third
party’s guarantee.
On
September 13, 2010, the Company borrowed $1,716,136, $895,375 and $969,990 from
three different Credit Unions, respectively. All of the loans bore interest of
7.2% with maturity dates on September 12, 2011. These loans were collateralized
by one of the Company’s buildings and its land use right.
OUR
BUSINESS
Our
Company
We are a
manufacturer of structural towers for megawatt-class wind turbines as well as
other highly engineered clean technology metal components in the PRC. We
currently design, manufacture, test and sell structural towers for 1MW and 1.5MW
on-land and 3MW off-shore wind turbines and have the expertise and manufacturing
capability to provide towers for larger MW on-land and off-shore turbines as
they become more prevalent in China. We are currently the only certified wind
tower manufacturer within Tieling, Liaoning Province, which provides significant
competitive advantage in supplying towers into the wind-rich northern provinces
of China. We also manufacture patented, specialty metal products that require
advanced manufacturing and engineering capabilities, including bellows expansion
joints and connecting bend pipes used for waste heat recycling in steel
production and in ultra-high-voltage electricity transmission grids, as well as
industrial pressure vessels. Our products provide clean technology solutions for
China’s increasing energy demand and environmental issues.
We sell
our products exclusively in the domestic market. Our current wind tower
customers include two of China’s five largest state-owned utilities, which are
among the top wind farm operators in China as measured by installed wind
capacity. We produce wind towers, a component of wind turbine installations, but
do not compete with wind turbine manufacturers. Our patented specialty metal
products are used by large-scale industrial companies involved mainly in the
steel and coke, petrochemical, high-voltage electricity transmission and
thermoelectric industries, which are actively seeking ways to reduce their
carbon pollutant emissions.
We were
founded in September 2007 and have since experienced significant growth. For the
nine month period ending September 30, 2010, our net revenue was $14.7 million,
a 440% increase over the twelve month period ended December 31, 2009, and we
generated a 29% gross margin and a 20% net margin. Sales of our wind tower
products are increasing rapidly; we have shipped 137 wind towers, including
towers for 3MW off-shore wind turbines, since their recent introduction in
February 2010. Wind towers accounted for over 90% of our revenue for the nine
month period ending September 30, 2010.
Notwithstanding the large increase in
revenues, our agreements with our customers may result in delayed payments and
revenue recognition. Our agreements generally provide that 30% of the purchase
price is due upon the placement of an order, 30% upon reaching certain
milestones in the manufacturing process and 30% upon customer acceptance of the
product, with payment of the final 10% of the purchase price due up to 24 months
from the customer acceptance date. Sales revenue, including the final 10% of the
purchase price, is recognized only after our products are delivered to, and
thoroughly tested and accepted by, our customers. We may experience payment
delays from time to time of up to six months from the due date, but we fully
expect to receive all payments based on the contracted terms despite any
customer delays in payment because the majority of our customers are large,
well-capitalized state-owned and publicly traded utility and industrial
companies with stable operations.
We
believe our rapid growth will continue to benefit from the following competitive
strengths:
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Strong
customer relationships with leading utility, wind and industrial
companies
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Geographical
proximity to the multi-gigawatt pipeline of wind development projects in
the northern provinces of China
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Technically-advanced,
precision manufacturing expertise demonstrated, in part, by our Class III
A2 pressure vessel manufacturing license, a key criteria in customer
selection of wind tower suppliers
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Proprietary
product designs and intellectual
property
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Excellent
reputation for high-quality manufacturing, stringent testing, timely
delivery and customer service
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Our
Company is headquartered in Tieling, Liaoning Province, China where we currently
operate two production facilities with approximately 16,120 square meters of
combined production space and an annual production capacity of up to 600 wind
tower units. As of October 2010, we had 175 full time
employees.
Our
History
We
operate through two wholly owned subsidiaries organized under the laws of the
PRC– Creative Bellows and Creative Wind Power. Creative Bellows, which was
incorporated on September 17, 2007, is our WFOE and it owns 100% of Creative
Wind Power, which was incorporated on May 26, 2009. Creative Bellows produces
bellows expansion joints, pressure vessels and other fabricated metal specialty
products. Creative Wind Power markets and sells wind towers designed and
manufactured by Creative Bellows, which provides the production expertise,
employees and facilities for wind tower production.
We were
incorporated in the State of Nevada on May 9, 2006, under the name Everton
Capital Corporation as an exploration stage company with no revenues and no
operations and engaged in the search for mineral deposits or reserves. On June
18, 2010, we changed our name to CleanTech Innovations, Inc. and authorized an
8-for-1 forward split of our common stock effective July 2, 2010. Prior to the
forward split, we had 5,501,000 shares of our common stock outstanding, and,
after giving effect to the forward split, we had 44,008,000 shares of our common
stock outstanding. We authorized the forward stock split to provide a sufficient
number of shares to accommodate the trading of our common stock in the OTC
marketplace after the acquisition of Creative Bellows as described
below.
The
acquisition of Creative Bellows’ ordinary shares was accomplished pursuant to
the terms of a Share Exchange Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated July
2, 2010, by and between Creative Bellows and the Company. Pursuant to the Share
Exchange Agreement, we acquired from Creative Bellows all of its equity
interests in exchange for the issuance of 15,122,000 shares of our common stock
to the shareholders of Creative Bellows. Concurrent with the closing of the
transactions contemplated by the Share Exchange Agreement and as a condition
thereof, we entered into an agreement with Mr. Jonathan Woo, our former Chief
Executive Officer and Director, pursuant to which he returned 40,000,000 shares
of our common stock to us for cancellation. Mr. Woo received compensation of
$40,000 from us for the cancellation of his shares of our common stock. Upon
completion of the foregoing Share Exchange transactions, we had 19,130,000
shares of common stock issued and outstanding. For accounting purposes, the
Share Exchange transaction was treated as a reverse acquisition and
recapitalization of Creative Bellows because, prior to the transaction, the
Company was a non-operating public shell and, subsequent to the transaction, the
Creative Bellows’ shareholders beneficially owned a majority of the outstanding
common stock of the Company and will exercise significant influence over the
operating and financial policies of the consolidated entity.
Our
principal offices are located at C District, Maoshan Industry Park, Tieling
Economic Development Zone, Tieling, Liaoning Province, China 112616. Our phone
number is (86) 0410-6129922 and our website address is www.ctiproduct.com. The
information contained on our website is not a part of this
prospectus.
Our
Industry
Overview
Power
generating capacity in China increased from 443GW in 2004 to 874GW in 2009,
according to the China Electricity Council. Currently, China’s energy
infrastructure is reliant predominantly on coal; however, China has limited
fossil fuel reserves. As a result, China’s government has implemented social,
economic, environmental, regulatory and government stimulus-related policies to
drive demand for technologies that promote renewable energy production,
pollution reduction and energy conservation. As identified in its 10th and 11th
Five-Year Plans, China has placed a priority on renewable energy,
diversification of the power supply and sustainable economic and social
development. Simultaneously, China’s government is fostering pollution reduction
policies to limit carbon dioxide, wastewater discharge and other pollutant
emissions while continuing to grow domestic steel production and coal-based
power capacity.
China
adopted its first Renewable Energy Law in 2005, fostering the development of
renewable energy such as wind power. In 2007, the National Development and
Reform Commission (“NDRC”) released its
“Medium and Long-Term Development Plan for Renewable Energy in China” (“2007
NDRC Plan”) setting a 15% target for renewable energy consumption by
2020. The growth in wind-generated electricity will also contribute towards
China’s goal to cut its carbon dioxide emissions per unit of GDP by 40% to 45%
by 2020 compared to 2005 levels, as
announced in China’s “Carbon Intensity Goal” in November 2009; as
according to the U.S. Department of Energy, a standard 1.5 megawatt (“MW”) wind
turbine – the most common in China – can displace 2,700 metric tons of carbon
dioxide. These clear government policies are intended to help stimulate
sustainable wind power and clean technology development and investment. We
believe these government policies will continue to increase demand for our
products, including structural wind towers and clean technology fabricated metal
specialty components.
Global
Wind Power Market
Wind
power is the world's fastest-growing energy sector. We believe wind power is
cost efficient and mature compared to other types of renewable energy
technologies and is an important component of the world's energy infrastructure,
representing approximately 2% of global electricity production. According to the
GWEC 2010 Global Wind Outlook, global installed wind capacity grew at a 27.8%
CAGR from 2000 through 2009. In 2009, according to the GWEC 2009 Global Wind
Report, global installed wind capacity grew at a record 31.8%, adding 38.3GW and
bringing total installed wind capacity to 158.5GW. The growth in 2009 was led by
China and the United States, with China accounting for 36% of all newly
installed capacity and 16% of all worldwide capacity, according to the WWEA 2009
Wind Report. This resulted in China adding more wind capacity in 2009 than any
other country for the first time and finishing the year with the second-greatest
installed capacity behind the United States. The WWEA expects the global market
for wind energy to grow at a 25.3% CAGR through 2020, according to the WWEA 2009
Wind Report, reaching 1,900GW in total installed capacity. Further, wind energy
is projected to represent up to 12% of global electricity production by 2020,
according to the GWEC 2010 Global Wind Outlook. China is expected to remain a
key driver of global wind growth for the foreseeable future. The following table
illustrates global annual installed capacity additions and cumulative installed
capacity.
Year
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Global
Annual Installed
Capacity
Additions
(MW)
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Global
Cumulative
Installed
Capacity
(MW)
|
|
|
Annual
Growth
(%)
|
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2009
|
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38,343 |
|
|
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158,505 |
|
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31.8 |
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2008
|
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26,029 |
|
|
|
120,297 |
|
|
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28.2 |
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2007
|
|
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19,865 |
|
|
|
93,835 |
|
|
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26.7 |
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2006
|
|
|
15,245 |
|
|
|
74,052 |
|
|
|
25.3 |
|
2005
|
|
|
11,531 |
|
|
|
59,091 |
|
|
|
24.1 |
|
2004
|
|
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8,207 |
|
|
|
47,620 |
|
|
|
20.8 |
|
2003
|
|
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8,133 |
|
|
|
39,431 |
|
|
|
26.8 |
|
2002
|
|
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7,270 |
|
|
|
31,100 |
|
|
|
30.1 |
|
2001
|
|
|
6,500 |
|
|
|
23,900 |
|
|
|
37.4 |
|
2000
|
|
|
3,760 |
|
|
|
17,400 |
|
|
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27.9 |
|
Source:
GWEC 2009 Global Wind Report
The
following table illustrates 2009 global annual installed capacity additions and
cumulative installed capacity by country.
Country
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|
2009
Installed
Capacity
Additions
(MW)
|
|
|
Percent
of
Total
Market
(%)
|
|
|
2009
Cumulative
Installed
Capacity
(MW)
|
|
|
Percent
of
Total
Market
(%)
|
|
China
|
|
|
13,803 |
|
|
|
36.0 |
|
|
|
25,805 |
|
|
|
16.3 |
|
United
States
|
|
|
9,996 |
|
|
|
26.1 |
|
|
|
35,064 |
|
|
|
22.1 |
|
Germany
|
|
|
2,459 |
|
|
|
6.4 |
|
|
|
25,777 |
|
|
|
16.3 |
|
Spain
|
|
|
1,917 |
|
|
|
5.0 |
|
|
|
19,149 |
|
|
|
12.1 |
|
India
|
|
|
1,271 |
|
|
|
3.3 |
|
|
|
10,926 |
|
|
|
6.9 |
|
Italy
|
|
|
1,114 |
|
|
|
2.9 |
|
|
|
4,850 |
|
|
|
3.1 |
|
France
|
|
|
1,088 |
|
|
|
2.8 |
|
|
|
4,492 |
|
|
|
2.8 |
|
United
Kingdom
|
|
|
1,077 |
|
|
|
2.8 |
|
|
|
4,051 |
|
|
|
2.6 |
|
Portugal
|
|
|
950 |
|
|
|
2.5 |
|
|
|
3,535 |
|
|
|
2.2 |
|
Denmark
|
|
|
673 |
|
|
|
1.8 |
|
|
|
3,465 |
|
|
|
2.2 |
|
Rest
of World
|
|
|
3,994 |
|
|
|
10.4 |
|
|
|
21,391 |
|
|
|
13.5 |
|
Total
|
|
|
38,343 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
|
|
|
158,505 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
|
Source:
GWEC 2009 Global Wind Report
China
Wind Power Market
China
currently represents the world's largest market for wind products. In 2009,
China installed over one-third of global wind installations, according to the
GWEC 2009 Global Wind Report, and became the second-largest wind producing
country by cumulative installed wind capacity. According to the WWEA 2009 Wind
Report, installed wind capacity within China grew at a 61.5% CAGR from 2000
through 2009 – more than double the overall global rate – and capacity
has more than doubled for the past four consecutive years. In 2009, according to
the GWEC 2010 China Wind Outlook, the China wind market grew 114.7%, adding
10,129 wind turbines or 13.8GW of new capacity and bringing total installed wind
capacity to 25.8GW. According to the GWEC 2009 Global Wind Report, China will
add 20GW of wind capacity annually through 2014 and the domestic wind market
will reach 200-250GW in installed capacity by 2020. We believe it costs
approximately $1 billion to install 1GW of wind capacity in China, thereby
resulting in capital investments of approximately $200-$250 billion by 2020. The
following table illustrates China's annual installed capacity additions and
cumulative installed capacity.
Year
|
|
China
Annual Installed
Capacity
Additions
(MW)
|
|
|
China
Cumulative
Installed
Capacity
(MW)
|
|
|
Annual
Growth
(%)
|
|
2009
|
|
|
13,803 |
|
|
|
25,805 |
|
|
|
114.7 |
|
2008
|
|
|
6,153 |
|
|
|
12,020 |
|
|
|
103.4 |
|
2007
|
|
|
3,311 |
|
|
|
5,910 |
|
|
|
127.4 |
|
2006
|
|
|
1,288 |
|
|
|
2,599 |
|
|
|
106.3 |
|
2005
|
|
|
507 |
|
|
|
1,260 |
|
|
|
64.9 |
|
2004
|
|
|
197 |
|
|
|
764 |
|
|
|
34.7 |
|
2003
|
|
|
98 |
|
|
|
567 |
|
|
|
20.9 |
|
2002
|
|
|
66 |
|
|
|
469 |
|
|
|
16.7 |
|
2001
|
|
|
53 |
|
|
|
402 |
|
|
|
16.2 |
|
2000
|
|
|
73 |
|
|
|
346 |
|
|
|
15.3 |
|
Source:
GWEC 2009 Global Wind Report
According
to the second and third wind resources census conducted by the China
Meteorological Administration (“CMA”) at a height of 10 meters, the amount of
theoretically-exploitable on-land and off-shore wind resources in China was
3,226GW and 4,350GW, and the amount of technically-exploitable on-land and
off-shore wind resources was 253GW and 297GW. Overall, studies such as these
highlight the substantial potential for wind power in China. However, resources
are widely distributed with rich resources concentrated in the three northern
(northeast, north, and northwest), southeast coastal and inland regions. The
most abundant wind resources in northern China include the regions of Inner
Mongolia, Gansu, Xinjiang, Hebei, Jilin, Liaoning, Heilongjiang and Ningxia.
According to the Zenith 2009 Wind Analysis, approximately 80% of all wind
resources in China exist within the nine northern provinces of China, five of
which are located within 500 miles of our manufacturing facilities. The
following table illustrates the cumulative wind power grid-connected capacity
for the provinces with the most abundant wind resources.
Regions
|
|
2009
Cumulative Wind Power
Grid-Connected
Capacity
(MW)
|
|
|
2009
Cumulative Wind Power
Grid-Connected
Capacity
(%)
|
|
Inner
Mongolia *
|
|
|
9,196.2 |
|
|
|
35.6 |
|
Hebei
*
|
|
|
2,788.1 |
|
|
|
10.8 |
|
Liaoning
*
|
|
|
2,425.3 |
|
|
|
9.4 |
|
Jilin
*
|
|
|
2,063.9 |
|
|
|
8.0 |
|
Heilongjiang
*
|
|
|
1,659.8 |
|
|
|
6.4 |
|
Shandong
|
|
|
1,219.1 |
|
|
|
4.7 |
|
Gansu
|
|
|
1,188.0 |
|
|
|
4.6 |
|
Jiangsu
|
|
|
1,096.8 |
|
|
|
4.3 |
|
Xinjiang
|
|
|
1,002.6 |
|
|
|
3.9 |
|
Ningxia
|
|
|
682.2 |
|
|
|
2.6 |
|
Guangdong
|
|
|
569.3 |
|
|
|
2.2 |
|
Fujian
|
|
|
567.3 |
|
|
|
2.2 |
|
Shanxi
|
|
|
320.5 |
|
|
|
1.2 |
|
Zhejiang
|
|
|
234.2 |
|
|
|
0.9 |
|
Hainan
|
|
|
196.2 |
|
|
|
0.8 |
|
Other
Regions
|
|
|
595.3 |
|
|
|
2.3 |
|
Source:
GWEC 2010 China Wind Outlook
* Neighboring province to CleanTech’s
manufacturing facilities
Current
guidelines published in the 2007 NDRC Plan mandate that renewable resources,
including wind, generate 10% of total energy consumption by 2010 and 15% by
2020. A major part of China’s commitment to achieving these targets involves the
creation of a 138GW Wind Base program, which aims to build seven GW-scale wind
power bases within six provinces by 2020, each with at least 10GW of capacity,
according to the GWEC 2009 Global Wind Report. Planned wind power bases in
Hebei, Western Jilin and Inner Mongolia represent over 30GW of new capacity
located near our manufacturing facilities. The planning and development for the
program is well underway and as of 2009, 83 projects representing 14.3GW had
been planned, according to the GWEC 2009 Global Wind Report. The following map
illustrates the electricity delivery plan from the main wind power bases in
China.
|
Source:
Chinese Renewable Energy Industries Association
*
CleanTech’s
manufacturing
facilities
|
Wind
Power Development in China
In 2009,
there were approximately 330 wind project developers in China, twenty of which
had newly-installed capacity of more than 100MW, according to the Chinese
Renewable Energy Industries Association (“CREIA”). However, the five largest
state-owned utilities have significant impact on the development of wind power
resources in China, accounting for more than 58% of newly installed capacity in
2009, according to the GWEC 2010 China Wind Outlook. Our customers currently
include two of these five utilities, China Guodian Corporation and China Huaneng
Group, which represented approximately 31% of newly installed capacity in 2009.
The following table illustrates domestic wind development market share among the
largest operators.
Companies
|
|
2009
Newly
Installed
Capacity
(MW)
|
|
|
Percentage
of 2009 Newly
Installed
Capacity
(%)
|
|
China
Guodian Corporation *
|
|
|
2,600.4 |
|
|
|
18.8 |
|
China
Datang Corporation
|
|
|
1,739.8 |
|
|
|
12.6 |
|
China
Huaneng Group *
|
|
|
1,644.8 |
|
|
|
11.9 |
|
China
Huadian Corporation
|
|
|
1,230.0 |
|
|
|
8.9 |
|
China
Guangdong Nuclear Power Holding Co., Ltd.
|
|
|
854.5 |
|
|
|
6.2 |
|
Beijing
Energy Investment Holding Co., Ltd.
|
|
|
757.5 |
|
|
|
5.5 |
|
Shenhua
Group Corporation Limited
|
|
|
590.3 |
|
|
|
4.3 |
|
China
Energy Conservation & Environmental Protection Group
|
|
|
400.3 |
|
|
|
2.9 |
|
China
Power Investment Corporation
|
|
|
386.1 |
|
|
|
2.8 |
|
China
Resources Power Holdings Co., Ltd.
|
|
|
309.8 |
|
|
|
2.2 |
|
Source:
GWEC 2010 China Wind Outlook
* Current CleanTech
customers
Wind
Tower Market Opportunity in China
According
to the Danish Wind Industry Association, wind towers account for approximately
20% of the total cost for a wind turbine installation. Based on the GWEC’s
estimate of 200-250GW of installed capacity by 2020 and our total cost estimate
of $1 billion per GW in China, we believe the total domestic market for wind
towers could represent $40-$50 billion by 2020. Within 500 miles of our
manufacturing facilities, where we believe we have significant competitive
advantages, we estimate that approximately 130GW of total exploitable capacity
exists, based on the Zenith 2009 Wind Analysis. In addition, the NDRC planned
the construction of over 30GW of specific Wind Base projects located near our
facilities by 2020. Assuming an average selling price of approximately $70,000
per MW, based upon our delivered towers, this represents a total addressable
market of $9.1 billion in our current region alone and $2.1 billion for specific
Wind Base projects by 2020.
Renewable
Energy Policy and Regulation in China
National
renewable energy policies and a supportive regulatory framework have driven the
growth of renewable energy in China. Several initiatives mandated by China’s
Renewable Energy Law, first adopted in 2005, such as feed-in tariffs,
aggressive targets for renewable energy, priority dispatch and mandatory
purchase for wind power, favorable taxation and abolishment of the 70% local
content requirement have established the foundation for the rapid development of
wind power. Below, we outline key supporting policies.
|
§
|
Feed-in tariffs: In
2009, China replaced its centrally controlled bidding pricing system with
a wind feed-in tariff ranging from RMB0.51/KWh to RMB0.61/kWh, according
to four wind resource zones, representing a significant premium to coal
power.
|
|
§
|
Aggressive targets for
renewable energy: The 2007 NDRC Plan sets forth a renewable energy
consumption target, including energy generated by wind, of at least 15% of
China’s energy supply by 2020. Further, the 2007 NDRC Plan sets forth an
obligation for larger power-generating companies to have 3% of non-hydro
renewable energy in the total power generation mix by 2010 and 8% by
2020.
|
|
§
|
Priority dispatch and
mandatory purchase: Grid operators must give priority to
electricity generated from renewable energy projects in their grid areas
and must provide grid-connection services and related technical support.
The law also requires grid operators to purchase power from qualified wind
farms and institute clear and transparent pricing policies of
wind-produced electricity intended to provide wind farm operators a more
predictable rate of return.
|
|
§
|
Favorable taxation:
Wind farms are exempt from income tax for three years and receive a 50%
reduction in such tax for three years thereafter. In addition, electricity
generated from wind power is subject to a VAT rate of 8.5%, and wind power
equipment, such as wind towers, is subject to a VAT rate of 17%. The
corporate income tax rate is reduced to 15% from 25% for wind companies,
if they belong to the category of advanced and new technology enterprises
supported by the PRC government.
|
|
§
|
Abolishment of the 70% local
content requirement: The 70% local content requirement first
introduced in 2004 when most wind turbines in China were imported was
abolished in 2009. This has both increased competitiveness as well as
helped to propel China as the world’s largest wind
market.
|
At the
end of 2009, China made a political commitment to the international community at
the Copenhagen Conference on climate change that non-fossil energy would satisfy
15% of the country’s energy demand by 2020. This “Carbon Intensity
Goal” has
become a binding target for short-term and medium-term national social and
economic planning, together with a subsequently formulated target to reduce
carbon dioxide emissions. This goal will require an unprecedented boost to the
scale and pace of future renewable energy development, including continued
support for wind power development.
China
Market for Bellows Expansion Joints and Pressure Vessels
The
growing demand for energy has increased alongside China’s booming economy,
created in part by fiscal stimulus policies to foster industrialization,
infrastructure projects and domestic manufacturing. China is the world’s largest
producer of coal chemicals, producing 353 million tons of coke in 2009,
according to the NDRC. China is also currently the world’s largest steel
producer, producing 568 million tons in 2009, an increase of 13.5% over 2008,
according to China’s National Bureau of Statistics. According to the Zenith 2009
Wind Analysis, the steel industry contributes 15% of the total carbon emissions
in China. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the largest single
environmental issue with steel production is the carburizing of coal into coke
for use in iron production. As a result of concerns about pollution and energy
recycling, especially in the electric utility, iron and steel industries, China
is taking steps to implement more modern production processes designed to
improve safety, reduce emissions and conserve energy. In addition, in 2010,
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (“MIIT”) announced a
mandate for China’s steel industry to promote energy efficiency and emission
reductions.
The NDRC
has encouraged the iron and steel industries to utilize a widely adopted energy
saving process used in the production of iron, called Coke Dry Quenching
(“CDQ”), to promote energy conservation, reduce pollution and expand steel
industry production. The CDQ process cools coke in an enclosed heat exchange
system, which reduces harmful emissions and wastewater runoff while reclaiming
energy for hot water or electricity generation, versus the conventional process
using water to drench the coke. In addition, China’s MIIT mandated a
consolidation of the iron and steel industries in order to reduce the number of
small, inefficient iron and steel mills that do not have the resources to adapt
to the new policies encouraging efficiency and pollution reduction. Bellows
expansion joints are key components in the CDQ process, a prevalent technology
used by the steel industries in Japan, Taiwan, Germany, Brazil and Finland. The
primary markets for CDQ high temperature bellows expansion joints are new iron
and steel mills in the domestic market, existing mills being modernized and
regular CDQ replacement, which we estimate have useful life expectancies of
approximately two years. Connecting bend pipes, another type of expansion joint,
are used in piping systems to carry gas away from coke ovens used in iron and
steel mills. Connecting bend pipes are safer than rigid expansion joints and are
also easier to install and replace than rigid metal pipe expansion joints,
thereby reducing the cost of maintaining systems, which need replacement
approximately every two years. The primary market for connecting bend pipes are
iron and steel mills in the process of being modernized and upgraded for
safety.
China is
also in the process of upgrading its electricity grid to ultra-high-voltage
transmission systems, which allow for a more efficient transportation of
electricity and a reduction in energy lost during transmission over long
distances. The upgrading of the grid is tied directly to the growth in
renewables, especially wind power, in order to deliver electricity more
efficiently from distant generation locations to population load centers. The
State Grid Corp of China plans to spend over $44 billion by 2012 on these new
power lines. Disk spring sleeve bellows expansion joints are used in
ultra-high-voltage Gas Insulated Switchgear (“GIS”) to reduce safety issues
caused by conventional bellows used in GIS by better accommodating the unique
gas pressure movements within the switchgear. GIS are key safety devices in
these ultra-high-voltage transmission systems. GIS work as a circuit breaker to
isolate electrical equipment and balance electrical loads. The primary market
for disk spring sleeve bellows expansion joints is provincial and municipal
power companies that are upgrading their transmission systems.
A
pressure vessel is a container designed to hold liquid or gas at significantly
higher or lower pressures than at normal sea level. Pressure vessels must be
carefully designed, manufactured and operated properly in order to avoid serious
explosions. The engineering specifications for pressure vessels are heavily
regulated and vary from country to country. Pressure vessels may be made of
steel or carbon composite materials. Spherical pressure vessels require forged
parts constructed from high quality steel and welded together using highly
sophisticated welding techniques.
According
to the Zero Power Intelligence Co. “China Bellows Industry Investment Analyst
and Research Report 2010,” the aggregate market for bellows expansion joints in
China was approximately $3.0 billion in 2009 with an expected annual growth rate
of approximately 10%. The market for pressure vessels was approximately $6.6
billion in 2009 with an expected annual growth rate of approximately 25% over
the next 5 years, according to the Zero Power Intelligence Co. “China Metal
Pressure Vessel Investment Analyst and Research Report
2010.”
Products
Each of
our product lines – wind towers, bellows expansion joints and pressure vessels –
are highly engineered clean technology metal components purchased by major
electrical utilities and large-scale industrial companies to support renewable
energy production, pollution reduction and energy conservation in China. The
manufacturing process for each of our products consists principally of the
rolling and welding of raw steel materials into finished components and makes
use of the same pool of production workers and engineering talent for design,
fabrication, assembly and testing. Our products are characterized and marketed
by their ability to withstand temperature, pressure, structural load and other
environmental factors critical to their performance in the wind power, steel and
coke production, petrochemical, high voltage electricity transmission and
thermoelectric industries. Our sales force sells our products directly to our
customers, who are responsible for installing and integrating our component
products into their finished products. We perform all manufacturing at our
facilities in Tieling, Liaoning Province, China.
Wind
Towers
We design
and manufacture structural towers for wind turbines. A typical wind turbine
installation consists of a tower; nacelle, which houses the generator, gearbox
and control systems; and the blade and rotor system. A free standing,
utility-scale wind tower is composed of rolled steel sections that we design and
fabricate for sale to our customers who, in turn, assemble and install the tower
at wind farm sites.
|
|
Wind
turbine installation
|
Subsection
of wind tower in production
(Source:
the Company)
|
We
produce our wind towers in multiple subsections, which we then weld and bolt
together into four main sections and the tower base for transport to the
customer’s project site. After inspecting and treating the steel, we produce
each tower subsection by rolling steel and then welding the rolled form together
along its vertical axis to produce the final cylindrical piece. Each tower is
machined to customer specifications and precise tolerances based on tower
height, wind turbine size and unique installation site requirements. The height
of the wind tower impacts the ultimate yield of the turbine, as taller towers
generally provide access to stronger winds and greater wind flow. This leads to
greater power output and also helps to enable the use of larger MW turbines.
Increasing the height of the tower generally requires increasing its base
diameter and wall thickness, thereby increasing the amount of raw material
needed for production. We construct our towers using high quality materials
capable of enduring high-cycle fatigue stress cycles and they are designed to
exceed the entire expected life of the wind turbine, typically 20
years.
We
currently produce towers for 1MW and 1.5MW on-land wind turbines and 3MW
off-shore wind turbines, with the expertise and manufacturing capability to
provide wind towers for larger MW on-land and off-shore wind turbines as they
become more prevalent in China. We have the capacity to manufacture 600 wind
tower units per year and we plan to expand operations and continue to develop
towers for the next generations of wind farms in China. The following table
illustrates the general dimensions of wind towers for on-land and off-shore
installations by turbine MW.
Wind
Tower Sizes
|
|
|
On-land
Wind Turbines
|
|
Off-shore
Wind Turbines
|
Turbine
Capacity
|
|
1MW
|
1.5MW
|
3MW
|
5MW
|
|
3MW
|
5MW
|
Tower
Height
|
|
68m
|
72m
|
75m
|
75m
|
|
75m
|
75m
|
Tower
Wall Thickness
|
|
10-20mm
|
14-32mm
|
16-50mm
|
16-60mm
|
|
16-50mm
|
16-60mm
|
Our
manufacturing facilities are located in one of the top wind power production
regions of China, thereby lowering transportation costs for delivery of our wind
towers. We currently are the sole certified wind tower manufacturer in Tieling,
Liaoning Province. Our welding experience, Class III A2 grade pressure vessel
manufacturing license and location provide us with competitive advantages when
bidding on new wind tower contracts. Our wind tower customers at present consist
of the wind power operating subsidiaries of two of the largest state-owned
utilities – China Guodian Corporation and Huaneng Power International Inc.
(China Huaneng Group).
Since we
first introduced our wind tower products in February 2010 through to September
30, 2010, we have sold and delivered 137 wind towers. For the nine months ended
September 30, 2010, we had $13.6 million in revenues from sales of our wind
towers, or approximately 92% of our total revenues. We expect a majority of our
revenues to continue to come from sales of our wind towers.
Bellows
Expansion Joints
We design
and manufacture specialty bellows expansion joints, which are used in piping
systems to absorb the expansion, contraction and movement of piping system
components resulting from extreme temperature changes, vibrations, high pressure
and other mechanical forces common to large industrial production systems. The
“bellows” is the flexible portion that permits movement in the expansion joint
and is made of specialty steel or rubber. Bellows expansion joints absorb axial,
lateral and angular motions, vibrations, thermal expansions and
contractions.
Large
industrial production piping systems are an integral part of the manufacturing
process in iron and steel production, refining, heat recycling, and
ultra-high-voltage transmission systems. Expansion joints represent the weakest
link in these systems unless they are made of high quality material and
manufactured to withstand extreme pressure, changes in temperature and
vibrations. Even high quality expansion joints must be replaced on a regular
basis in order to properly maintain complex manufacturing systems. Historically,
our customers have imported these products from Japan due to the precision
manufacturing and engineering requirements of the products.
Our key
bellows expansion joint products include:
CDQ High
Temperature Bellows Expansion Joints – expansion joints used in
coke dry quenching systems, a more environmentally-friendly and efficient
process for the production of coke being adopted by the iron and steel
industries in China. We first introduced our product in June 2009 and believe
that we are currently the only manufacturer of CDQ high temperature bellows
expansion joints in China.
|
CDQ
High Temperature Bellows Expansion
Joint
|
Disk Spring
Sleeve Bellows Expansion Joints – a key component in
ultra-high-voltage electrical switching systems used by large electric utilities
in China to upgrade and modernize the national electrical grid. Our products,
first introduced in March 2009, reduce safety issues caused by conventional
bellows used in Gas Insulated Switchgear by better accommodating the unique gas
pressure movements within the switchgear.
|
Disk
Spring Sleeve Bellows Expansion
Joints
|
Connecting Bend
Pipes – unique flexible expansion joints that reduce flammable gas
leaks from coal ovens used to make coke in iron and steel mills. We are one of
the few manufacturers of connecting bend pipes for the steel and coke industries
in China, having first introduced our product in March 2009.
Pressure
Vessels
We design
and manufacture highly engineered pressure vessels used within heat exchangers
and industrial reactors by the petrochemical, electrical, steel, aerospace and
metallurgical industries. Our pressure vessels are also used as storage tanks
and separators in manufacturing and electrical production processes. We
manufacture pressure vessels to customer specifications from carbon or stainless
steel to withstand high temperatures, high pressures and resist corrosion. Our
pressure vessels are subject to stringent testing standards and are put through
a battery of examinations using radiological (x-ray), ultrasonic, pneumatic and
hydraulic testing to ensure quality control. We have received the necessary
licensing from the State General Administration of the PRC for Quality
Supervision and Inspection and Quarantine to manufacture pressure vessels of
Class III A2 grade – the highest rating in China. We first introduced our
pressure vessels in February 2009. Management estimates that our pressure
vessels have an average life expectancy of 10 years.
Sales
and Marketing
Sales of
our wind towers for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, accounted for
approximately 92% of our revenues; we had no wind tower sales in 2009, having
first introduced our wind tower products in February 2010. Going forward, we
expect that sales of wind towers will account for the majority of our revenues
given the significant historical and anticipated growth in the domestic China
wind market and our competitive position. Sales of our bellows expansion joints
for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, accounted for approximately 7% of
our revenues, compared to 66% of our revenues for the year ended December 31,
2009. Sales of our pressure vessels for the nine months ended September 30,
2010, accounted for less than 1% of our revenues, compared to 34% of our
revenues for the year ended December 31, 2009.
We employ
15 sales professionals who sell and market our products directly to customers.
We currently sell exclusively to large-scale, domestic utilities and industrial
companies and have developed an extensive network of relationships with the
utilities who are the principal developers of wind farms, large-scale steel
mills and state electric grid operators within China. Our wind towers are sold
primarily into wind farms being developed within 500 miles of our Tieling
manufacturing facilities, leveraging our regional strength as the sole certified
wind tower manufacturer in Tieling, Liaoning Province and our transportation
cost advantage. We sell our bellows expansion joints and pressure vessels
products to customers throughout China.
Utilities
award contracts for wind towers on a competitive basis. As a precursor to
bidding, suppliers must maintain status as a qualified supplier to the utility
as well as a license to manufacture Class III A2 grade pressure vessels, which
is often a specific requirement to bid on wind tower contracts. We are generally
aware of upcoming projects by region as established in annual NDRC wind
development plans and through our proprietary customer relationships. However,
utilities disclose specific requests for proposals publicly via the Internet,
when they are prepared to accept bids. Requests for proposals are typically
disclosed in the fourth, first and second calendar quarters for product delivery
in the subsequent second, third and fourth calendar quarters. Bids are typically
due approximately one month after disclosure, and utilities award contracts
approximately two weeks after bid submission.
A
substantial deposit based upon contract amount, typically around $125,000, is
required for each bid on a wind tower contract and is returned to the
bidder in approximately three months. This helps to ensure that only companies
with competent manufacturing and sufficient capitalization bid on projects. It
is our experience that typically three to six companies bid per contract.
Contract price per tower varies based on customer specifications, location
requirements of the wind farm and turbine MW. For a 1.5MW turbine, the contract
price of a tower currently ranges from approximately $100,000 to $150,000, with
an average price of approximately $125,000. The price of a tower for a 3MW or
larger turbine will generally exceed $150,000.
Production
We
conduct all manufacturing in our facilities in the city of Tieling, Liaoning
Province, China. We base our production schedule on customer orders and schedule
deliveries on a just-in-time basis. We use advanced manufacturing equipment in
our production process, including welding equipment from Panasonic and Miller.
We received ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System certification in October
2009, which certification demonstrates our adherence to formalized business
processes and the ability to consistently produce products meeting customer and
applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. We currently operate two
production facilities with approximately 16,120 square meters of combined
production space with the capacity to manufacture up to 600 wind tower units
annually, and we continue to expand our production capacity.
Product
Safety and Quality Control
We have
implemented multiple comprehensive quality control procedures throughout our
manufacturing and assembly process to ensure product quality and safety
beginning from when we receive raw materials into our facilities up to the final
product inspection prior to shipment to the customer. Our manufacturing
protocols establish stringent requirements and specifications products must meet
before they are allowed to move into the next phase of the manufacturing
process, ensuring each individual piece of work in progress meets strict
technical standards. Our pressure vessel manufacturing received PRC government
certification and is deemed to meet or exceed national quality standards. We
perform non-destructive tests on our products for defect detection using our
in-house radiological (x-ray) and ultrasonic testing. We use specialized
pneumatic and hydraulic tests on pressure vessels and bellows expansion joints
for conformance with specifications, and SF6 gas leakage tests on GIS bellows
expansion joints. For some of our products, such as wind towers, production and
testing is monitored continuously throughout the production process by both
customer and government on-site inspectors in addition to our own quality
assurance supervisors. Our quality control procedures also include quality
assurance of raw materials used in the production of our products, which
includes an evaluation and selection of established and reputable
suppliers.
We offer
a warranty to our customers on all products for up to 24 months, depending on
the terms negotiated with each customer, following the date of customer
acceptance. During the warranty period, we will repair or replace defective
products free of charge. As of September 30, 2010, we have yet to incur any
warranty expense since we commenced production in early
2009.
Suppliers
and Raw Materials
Our major
raw material purchases include stainless steel, carbon steel and component
parts, including disk springs and flanges. We operate a multiple sourcing
strategy and source our raw materials through various suppliers located
throughout China. We do not engage in hedging transactions to protect against
raw material fluctuations; instead, we attempt to mitigate the short-term risk
of price swings on raw materials by obtaining pricing commitments from suppliers
in advance for inclusion in our bids for large sales contracts. This process
helps to fix our raw material costs at the time of bidding, thereby locking in
our margins on large sales of wind towers and other fabricated metal specialty
components. We are able to source our steel purchases directly from steel
producers instead of through steel distributors, further reducing our costs
significantly. We typically place component orders after we have received firm
orders for our products and have received prepayments in order to minimize our
inventory.
We do not
generally have long-term supply agreements with any of our raw materials
suppliers. We believe we will be able to obtain an adequate supply of steel and
other raw materials to meet our manufacturing requirements and we maintain a
good business relationship with all of our suppliers. Our principal suppliers
are Tianjin Iron and Steel Co., Inc., Shenyang Haosen Co., Shenyang Oriental
Kunlun Stainless Steel Industry Co., Ltd., Shenyang Maodelong Stainless Steel
Co., Ltd., Shenyang Xilv Machine Manufacture Co., Ltd., Qinhuangdao Hengyu
Trading Co., Ltd., Shenyang Hezhixiang Stainless Steel Co., Ltd., Liaoning
Qingshan Stainless Steel Co., Ltd., Yangzhou Jiyang Spring Manufacture Co., Ltd.
and Tianjin Hengtai Industry & Trading Co., Ltd.
Customers
Our
customers include major electrical utilities and large-scale industrial
companies in China specializing in heavy industry, such as the wind power, steel
and coke production, petrochemical, high voltage electricity transmission and
thermoelectric industries. In 2009, our four largest customers, Shenyang
Xinxingjia Bellows Company, Liaoning Shenmei Hongyang Thermoelectric Co., Ltd.,
Fuxin Nationality Industrial Park Construction Development Co., Ltd., and Henan
Pinggao Electric Co., Ltd., accounted for approximately 19% , 12%, 10% and 10%,
respectively, of our total revenues. For the nine months ended September 30,
2010, our largest customers for wind towers, Huaneng Tieling Wind Power
Generation Co. Ltd., China Guodian Beipiao Wind Power Generation Co. Ltd., China
Guodian Inner Mongolian Xilinhot Wind Power Generation Co. Ltd. and Huaneng
Tongliao Wind Power Generation Co. Ltd. accounted for approximately 24%, 22%,
21% and 18%, respectively, and our largest customer for bellows expansion
joints, Henan Pinggao Electric Co., Ltd., accounted for approximately 3% of our
total revenues.
The
majority of our business for fabricated metal specialty components is by
customer purchase orders made in the ordinary course of business. Installation
of our component products is the responsibility of the customer. We provide a
standard warranty to our customers on our products to repair or replace
defective components for up to 24 months from customer acceptance depending upon
the terms negotiated with each customer.
On
January 5, 2010, we entered into a wind tower contract with Huaneng Panjin Wind
Power Generation Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of the China Huaneng Group, which
provides for the delivery of 30 wind towers in the amount of approximately RMB
29.5 million ($4.4 million). The customer is responsible for all assembly and
installation of the wind tower units. Advance payments of 10% of the purchase
price are due three months prior to the first delivery date, with additional
payments due at agreed upon milestones throughout the project duration and 10%
of the purchase price retained against any defects found by the customer during
the warranty period of 18 months following customer acceptance. The Company
delivered 8 of the wind tower units ordered during the second quarter of 2010,
with the remaining 22 wind tower units to be delivered in the first quarter of
2011, although the timing is subject to adjustment by the customer.
On March
21, 2010, we entered into a wind tower contract with China Guodian Beipiao Wind
Power Generation Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of the China Guodian Corporation, which
provides for the delivery of 33 wind towers in the amount of approximately RMB
21.9 million ($3.3 million). The customer is responsible for all assembly and
installation of the wind tower units. Advance and partial payments are due at
agreed upon milestones throughout the project duration and 10% of the purchase
price is retained against any defects found by the customer during the warranty
period of 18 months following customer acceptance. The Company delivered all
wind towers under the contract during the third quarter of 2010.
On April
9, 2010, we entered into two wind tower contracts with Huaneng Tieling Wind
Power Generation Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of the China Huaneng Group, which
together provide for the delivery of 60 wind towers in the amount of
approximately RMB 59.3 million ($8.85 million). The customer is responsible for
all assembly and installation of the wind tower units. Advance payments of 10%
of the purchase price are due three months prior to the first delivery dates,
with additional payments due at agreed upon milestones throughout the project
duration and 10% of the purchase price retained against any defects found by the
customer during the warranty period of 18 months following customer acceptance.
The Company delivered 30 wind towers to the Huaneng Tieling Pingdingbao Wind
Power Generation Project site during the third quarter of 2010, and will deliver
the remaining 30 wind towers to the Huaneng Tieling Changtu Laochengzhen Wind
Power Generation Project site during the fourth quarter of 2010 and first
quarter of 2011, although the timing is subject to adjustment by the
customer.
On
September 7, 2010, we entered into two wind tower contracts with Huaneng
Tongliao Wind Power Generation Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of the China Huaneng
Group, which together provide for the delivery of 40 wind towers in the amount
of approximately RMB 52.5 million ($7.72 million). The customer is responsible
for all assembly and installation of the wind tower units. Advance payments of
10% of the purchase price are due three months prior to the first delivery
dates, with additional payments due at agreed upon milestones throughout the
project duration and 10% of the purchase price retained against any defects
found by the customer during the warranty period of 18 months following customer
acceptance. The Company delivered 16 of the wind tower units ordered during the
third quarter of 2010, and will deliver the remaining 24 wind towers during the
fourth quarter of 2010, although the timing is subject to adjustment by the
customer.
In the
third quarter of 2010, we completed delivery of 50 wind towers to Guodian Inner
Mongolian Xilinhot Wind Power Generation Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of the China
Guodian Corporation, pursuant to a purchase order in the amount of
approximately RMB 22.8 million ($3.35 million). The customer is responsible for
all assembly and installation of the wind tower units. The customer retained 10%
of the purchase price against any defects found by the customer during the
warranty period of 18 months following customer
acceptance.
Intellectual
Property
We and
our subsidiaries rely on the patent and trade secret protection laws in China,
along with confidentiality procedures and contractual provisions, to protect our
intellectual property and maintain our competitive edge in the marketplace. We
have two design patents currently for a connecting bend pipe, which expires in
August 2015, and an enclosed compensator, which expires in March 2020. We
applied for two additional design patents in China related to our disk spring
sleeve bellows expansion joint in March 2010 and our CDQ high temperature
bellows expansion joint in May 2010. We intend to apply for more patents to
protect our core technologies. We have been granted an exclusive license to use
a production method patent for lead free soft solder with mischmetal from the
Shenyang Industry University until December 31, 2016. Under the terms of the
license, we will pay Shenyang Industry University royalties based on our sales
associated with our use of the patent of no more than RMB 100,000 ($15,000) each
quarter.
Research
and Development
We spent
$66,582 on research and development in 2009 and none in 2008. For the nine
months ended September 30, 2010, research and development expenditures were
immaterial. We continue to evaluate opportunities to develop new products and
will increase expenditures for research and development accordingly. We may
increase future investments in research and development based on our growth and
available capital.
Governmental
and Environmental Regulation
The
manufacturing of pressure vessels requires a special license issued by the State
General Administration of the PRC for Quality Supervision and Inspection and
Quarantine. We received a license to manufacture pressure vessels of Class III
A2 grade on January 8, 2009, which expires on January 7, 2013. We plan to apply
for a renewal of this manufacturing license and do not foresee any issue in its
approval.
Our
nondestructive radiological testing of products includes the use of x-rays for
defect detection. In December 2008, the Bureau for Environmental Protection of
Liaoning Province determined that the design and construction of our
radiological (x-ray) defect detection room was in compliance with PRC Ministry
of Health standards for radiological protection standards for industrial
x-rays.
Our
business and company registrations are in compliance in all material respects
with the laws and regulations of the municipal and provincial authorities of
Liaoning Province and China. We are subject to the National Environmental
Protection Law of the PRC as well as local laws regarding pollutant discharge,
air, water and noise pollution, with which we comply. We currently incur nominal
costs in connection with environmental laws as our manufacturing processes
generate minimal discharge and much of our solid waste, such as scrap metal, is
repurposed or resold. In addition to the foregoing, we incurred an expense of
$5,147 in 2009 for an environmental impact study prior to the start of a new
building construction project.
Competition
Our clean
technology products compete presently only in the domestic market. The general
manufacturing industry for fabricated metal components in China is fragmented,
diverse and highly competitive. We compete with domestic private companies,
state-owned companies and international manufacturers. Many of our competitors
are more established and have substantially greater manufacturing, marketing and
financial resources than us, including state backing for some
companies.
We
compete in the wind tower business based on price, our reputation for quality
and on-time delivery, our relationships with the state-owned utilities and our
geographical proximity to high growth regions in China for wind power
production. Management believes that our welding quality, manufacturing
experience and plant capacity for the production of large tower sections are key
considerations in the awarding of contracts for wind tower components in China.
Our principal competitors in the wind tower market are: Engineering Company Ltd.
of China Gezhouba Water & Power Group, Gansu Keyan Electricity Co., Ltd.,
and Qingdao Tianneng Electricity Engineering Machinery Co., Ltd. We sell wind
towers directly to state-owned utilities and collaborate with wind turbine
manufacturers to supply components for wind power project installations; we do
not compete with wind turbine manufacturers.
Our
principal competitor for high temperature bellows expansion joints for CDQ
systems and connecting bend pipes in coking systems is NanJing ChenGuang. Our
principal competitors in the disk spring sleeve bellows expansion joint market
are: Shanghai Huqiang Bellows Manufacture Co., Ltd., Shenyang Instrument Science
Institution and Shenyang Aerosun-Futai Expansion Joint Co., Ltd. Our principal
competitors in the pressure vessel market are: Shenyang Aerospace Xinguang Group
Co., Ltd. and Shenyang Luzheng Cooling & Heating Equipment Co.,
Ltd.
Seasonality
The
majority of our business is affected by seasonality. The Company sells products
that are installed outdoors; consequently, demand for these fabricated metal
specialty components can be affected by weather conditions. We typically
experience stronger third and fourth calendar quarters and weaker first and
second calendar quarters due to seasonal-related fluctuations in sales volumes
due to customary capital spending planning and customer order cycles. Our wind
tower customers typically place requests for proposals in the fourth and first
calendar quarters because of their internal operational schedules and annual
budget requirements. In order to satisfy delivery schedules, we manufacture most
of our wind tower products during the second and third calendar quarters for
delivery in the second, third and fourth calendar quarters when weather
conditions in the northern provinces of China, where our customers’ wind farms
are located, are more favorable for installation by the customer.
Employees
As of
October 2010, we have 175 full time employees. We believe that relations with
our employees are satisfactory and retention has been stable. We enter into
standard labor contracts with our employees as required by the PRC government
and adhere to state and provincial employment regulations. We provide our
employees with all social insurance as required by state and provincial laws,
including pension, unemployment, basic medical and workplace injury insurance.
We have no collective bargaining agreements with our employees.
OUR
PROPERTY
Our
principal executive offices and our designing and manufacturing facilities are
located in the Tieling Economic Development Zone, Tieling, Liaoning Province,
China. We own seven buildings and occupy an eighth building constructed by the
local government authority, LSVPB, which together include our office
headquarters and manufacturing facilities. Creative Bellows has been granted
land use rights in Tieling to 94,473 square meters through 2057. Creative Wind
Power has been granted land use rights to 43,500 square meters in Tieling
through 2059. We currently operate two production facilities with approximately
16,120 square meters of combined production space. We believe our existing
facilities are adequate for current operations and presently foreseeable
operations.
LEGAL
PROCEEDINGS
We may
occasionally become involved in various lawsuits and legal proceedings arising
in the ordinary course of business. Litigation is subject to inherent
uncertainties and an adverse result in these or other matters that may arise
from time to time could have an adverse affect on our business, financial
condition or operating results. We are currently not aware of any such
legal proceedings or claims that will have, individually or in the aggregate, a
material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or operating
results.
MANAGEMENT
Executive
Officers and Directors
Our
current executive officers and directors, and their ages, positions and
biographical information, are as follows:
Name
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Position
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Age
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Bei
Lu
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Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer
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39
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Nan
Liu
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Chief
Financial Officer
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33
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Lige
Zheng
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Chief
Operating Officer
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58
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Dianfu
Lu
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Director
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71
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Arnold
Staloff
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Director
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65
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Shuyuan
Liu
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Director
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60
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Zili
Zhao
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Director
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60
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Jason
Li
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Corporate
Secretary
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28
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Our
executive officers are appointed by, and serve at the discretion of, our Board
of Directors. Each executive officer is a full time employee. Our directors hold
office for one-year terms or until their successors have been elected and
qualified. Ms. Bei Lu, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, is the daughter
of Mr. Dianfu Lu, one of our directors and our Vice President of Operations.
There are no other family relationships between any of our directors, executive
officers or other key personnel and any other of our directors, executive
officers or key personnel.
Biographies
Ms.
Bei Lu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Ms. Lu
was appointed Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company on July 2,
2010. Ms. Lu was one of the founders of Creative Bellows in September 2007,
which is now a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, and was appointed its
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer in September 2007. From
September 1993 to July 2007, Ms. Lu served as General Manager of Shenyang
Xinxingjia Bellows Manufacture Co., Ltd. Since 2006, Ms. Lu has served as the
Vice Chairman of the Professional Manager Association of Liaoning Province. In
2005, the China Professional Manager Research Center of State-owned Assets
Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) and China National Center for
Human Resources Ministry of Personnel selected Ms. Lu as a National Excellent
Professional Manager. Ms. Lu has designed two patented bellows expansion joint
products. Ms. Lu received her bachelor’s degree from Shenyang University of
Technology in 1992. Ms. Lu is the daughter of Mr. Dianfu Lu, one of our
directors and our Vice President of Operations. As one of the Company’s
founders, Ms. Lu brings to the Board of Directors her extensive knowledge of the
operations and long-term strategy of the Company. The Board of Directors
believes Ms. Lu’s vision, leadership and extensive knowledge of the Company is
essential to our future growth. Her skills include operations, marketing,
business strategy and product development.
Ms.
Nan Liu, Chief Financial Officer
Ms. Liu
was appointed Chief Financial Officer of the Company on September 28, 2010.
Previously, Ms. Liu served as Financial Comptroller and Corporate Secretary of
the Company. Ms. Liu was appointed as Creative Bellows’ Corporate Secretary in
May 2010. She joined Creative Bellows in September 2009 as its Financial Manager
and head of the Accounting Department. From October 2006 to August 2009, Ms. Liu
served as an auditor with the Liaoning Weishixin Accounting Firm. From September
2001 to September 2006, Ms. Liu served as an accounting manager for the Shenyang
Sanyo Heavy Industry Group, a Japan-China Joint Venture Company and an
affiliated entity of Japanese-conglomerate Sanyo Industries, Ltd. with 12
subsidiaries, more than 40 China branch offices and extensive accounting and
internal control requirements. Ms. Liu is a CPA licensed through the Chinese
Institute of Certified Public Accountants and has over 10 years of broad
financial, internal control and accounting management experience. Ms. Liu
received her bachelor’s degree from the Dongbei University of Finance and
Economics in 2001.
Mr.
Lige Zheng, Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Zheng
was appointed Chief Operating Officer of the Company on July 2, 2010. Mr. Zheng
joined Creative Bellows in June 2008 as its Chief Operating Officer. Prior to
joining the Company, Mr. Zheng served as Vice President of Dalian Baifute Cable
Company. From January 1974 to June 2005, Mr. Zheng worked for Shenyang Cable
Co., Ltd., rising to the position of Vice General Manager. Mr. Zheng graduated
from the Shenyang College of Finance and Economics in 1986.
Mr.
Dianfu Lu, Director
Mr. Lu
was appointed a director of the Company on July 2, 2010, and also serves as our
Vice President of Operations. Mr. Lu was one of the founders of Creative Bellows
in 2007, which is now a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, and was
appointed its Director in September 2007. From 1991 to 2007, Mr. Lu served as
the Director of Shenyang Xinxingjia Bellows Manufacture Co., Ltd. From 1989 to
1990, Mr. Lu served as the General Engineer of Shenyang Bellows Group. From 1985
to 1989, Mr. Lu served as the Research Director of Shenyang Machinery Design
& Research Institute. From 1963 to 1985, Mr. Lu served as a Senior Engineer
of the Shenyang Second Tractor Plant. Mr. Lu received his bachelor’s degree in
Machinery Manufacture and Design from the Shenyang University of Technology in
1963. Mr. Lu is the father of Ms. Bei Lu, our Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer. Mr. Lu brings to the Board of Directors unparalleled knowledge of
industrial product development through his nearly 40 years of design and
manufacturing experience in China. The Board of Directors believes Mr. Lu’s
extensive knowledge of the Company, its operations, long-term strategy and
industry as one of the Company’s founders is essential to our future growth. His
skills include operations, business and product development, industry analysis
and risk assessment.
Mr.
Arnold Staloff, Director
Mr.
Staloff was appointed a director of the Company on July 13, 2010, and serves
currently as the Chairman of our Audit Committee and member of our Compensation
Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Mr. Staloff started
his professional career in 1968 at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Mr. Staloff served as a director for Lehman Brothers Derivative Products Inc.
from 1994 until October 2008. Mr. Staloff serves currently as the Chairman of
the Audit Committee at both NASDAQ-listed SmartHeat Inc., a plate heat exchange
system manufacturer, since 2008, and NASDAQ-listed Deer Consumer Products, Inc.,
a small home and kitchen electronic products manufacturer, since 2009. From
December 2005 to May 2007, Mr. Staloff served as Chairman of the Board of SFB
Market Systems, Inc., a New Jersey-based company that provided technology
solutions for the management and generation of options series data. During 1989
and 1990, Mr. Staloff served as President and Chief Executive Officer of The
Comex (The Commodities Exchange.) From June 1990 to March 2003, Mr. Staloff
served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Bloom Staloff Corporation, an
equity and options market-making firm and foreign currency options floor broker.
From 2007 until his resignations in July 2010, Mr. Staloff served as the
Chairman of the Audit Committee at both NASDAQ-listed Shiner International,
Inc., a packaging and anti-counterfeit plastic film company, and NASDAQ-listed
AgFeed Industries, Inc., a feed and commercial hog producer. Mr. Staloff has
been credited with the founding of Options on Foreign Currencies and the
precursor to SPYDERS. For well over a decade, Mr. Staloff has been a continuous
subject of biographical record in Who’s Who in America. Mr. Staloff brings to
the Board of Directors a long and successful business career, with extensive
experience at both the management and board levels. His skills include financial
analysis and accounting expertise.
Mr.
Shuyuan Liu, Director
Mr. Liu
was appointed a director of the Company on July 13, 2010, and serves currently
as the Chairman of our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and member
of our Audit Committee and Compensation Committee. Mr. Liu is a former director
at China Huaneng Power International, Inc., one of the five largest power
producers in China engaging in the development, construction and operation of
large power plants. Since 2000, Mr. Liu has served as the Chairman of Liaoning
Energy Investment (Group) Co., Ltd., a large government-authorized investment
company in China specializing in investments in the energy sector. From 2004 to
2008, Mr. Liu served as the Chairman of Liaoning Guoneng Group (Holding) Co.,
Ltd., a large government-authorized steel product logistics company. Mr. Liu was
named Outstanding Entrepreneur by the Central Government of China in 2006 and
was also awarded the Medal of Prominent Entrepreneur. Mr. Liu is an accomplished
economist and he is currently the President of the Liaoning Entrepreneurs
Association. Mr. Liu brings to the Board of Directors extensive business and
financial experience in the energy and steel industries in China. His skills
include logistics, industry analysis and financial analysis.
Mr.
Zili Zhao, Director
Mr. Zhao
was appointed a director of the Company on July 13, 2010, and serves currently
as the Chairman of our Compensation Committee and member of our Audit Committee
and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Mr. Zhao currently serves as
the Deputy General Manager and Deputy Secretary of Liaoning Electric Power
Company Ltd., a subsidiary of China State Grid, the largest electric power
transmission and distribution company in China. From 1995 to 2000, Mr. Zhao
served as the Director of Dalian Electric Power Bureau. Prior to 1995, Mr. Zhao
devoted 20 years to academia. From 1991 to 1995, Mr. Zhao served as the
Headmaster of Dalian Electric Power Economic Management University. From 1985 to
1991, he served as the Headmaster of Dalian Electric Power University. Prior to
1991, he held multiple positions within the Dalian Electric Power University,
including Deputy Party Secretary, Director of Committee Organization, and
Professor of Power Generation. Mr. Zhao received a bachelor’s degree in
Educations Principles from HuaZhong Normal University and a master’s degree in
Electric Power Generation from Dongbei Electric Power University. Mr. Zhao
brings to the Board of Directors his unique perspective and over 25 years of
extensive experience in the energy industry in China.
Mr.
Jason Li, Corporate Secretary
Mr. Li
was appointed Corporate Secretary of the Company on September 28, 2010.
Previously, Mr. Li was the Company’s Director of Corporate Communications since
June 2010. From September 2005 to March 2010, Mr. Li was a project engineer at
Dalian Soucy Industry & Technology Development Co. Ltd, the China subsidiary
of Soucy International Inc., a Canadian manufacturer of a wide variety of parts
and accessories for recreational, industrial and agricultural customers. Mr. Li
received his bachelor’s degree in Engineering from the Dalian University of
Technology in 2004. Mr. Li is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and
English.
Involvement
in certain legal proceedings
During
the past ten years, none of the Company’s directors or executive officers has
been:
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the
subject of any bankruptcy petition filed by or against any business of
which such person was a general partner or executive officer either at the
time of the bankruptcy or within two years prior to that
time;
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convicted
in a criminal proceeding or is subject to a pending criminal proceeding
(excluding traffic violations and other minor
offenses);
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subject
to any order, judgment or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or
vacated, of any court of competent jurisdiction, permanently or
temporarily enjoining, barring, suspending or otherwise limiting his
involvement in any type of business, securities or banking
activities;
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found
by a court of competent jurisdiction (in a civil action), the SEC or the
Commodity Futures Trading Commission to have violated a federal or state
securities or commodities law, that has not been reversed, suspended, or
vacated;
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subject
of, or a party to, any order, judgment, decree or finding, not
subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, relating to an alleged
violation of a federal or state securities or commodities law or
regulation, law or regulation respecting financial institutions or
insurance companies, law or regulation prohibiting mail or wire fraud or
fraud in connection with any business entity;
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subject
of, or a party to, any sanction or order, not subsequently reversed,
suspended or vacated, of any self-regulatory organization, any registered
entity or any equivalent exchange, association, entity or organization
that has disciplinary authority over its members or persons associated
with a member.
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No
director, officer or affiliate of the Company, or any beneficial owner of 5% or
more of the Company’s common stock, or any associate of such persons, is an
adverse party in any material proceeding to, or has a material interest adverse
to, the Company or any of its subsidiaries.
Corporate
Governance
Director
Independence
Our Board
of Directors has determined that each of Messrs. Staloff, Liu and Zhao are
independent directors for the purposes of the listed company standards of The
NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (“NASDAQ”) currently in effect and approved by the SEC
and all applicable rules and regulations of the SEC. We have established the
following standing committees of the Board of Directors: Audit Committee,
Compensation Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. All
members of the Audit Committee, Compensation Committee and Nominating and
Corporate Governance Committee satisfy the “independence” standards applicable
to members of each such committee. The Board of Directors made this affirmative
determination regarding these directors’ independence based on discussions with
the directors and on its review of the directors’ responses to a standard
questionnaire regarding employment and compensation history; affiliations,
family and other relationships; and, on transactions by the directors with the
Company, if any. The Board of Directors considered relationships and
transactions between each director, or any member of his immediate family, and
the Company, its subsidiaries and its affiliates. The purpose of the Board of
Directors’ review with respect to each director was to determine whether any
such relationships or transactions were inconsistent with a determination that
the director is independent under the NASDAQ rules.
CERTAIN
RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Ms. Bei
Lu, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, is the daughter of Mr. Dianfu Lu,
one of our directors and our Vice President of Operations. There are no other
family relationships (as that term is defined in Item 401 in Regulation S-K)
between any of our directors, executive officers or other key personnel and any
other of our directors, executive officers or other key personnel.
On July
6, 2006, Maryna Bilynska, the founder and initial officer and director of
Everton Capital Corporation, the predecessor shell company of CleanTech,
acquired 5,000,000 shares of Everton common stock pursuant to the exemption from
registration contained in Regulation S of the Securities Act. Everton accounted
for this transaction as a purchase of its common stock for consideration of $50.
Ms. Bilynska did not receive anything of value from Everton, directly or
indirectly, in her capacity as promoter or principal shareholder.
On April
23, 2009, Ms. Bilynska sold her 5,000,000 shares, representing approximately
90.1% of Everton’s then issued and outstanding common stock, to Mr. Jonathan
Woo, our former officer and director, for $25,000 in a private transaction
intended to be exempt from registration under the Securities Act. As a result of
this transaction, there was a change in control of Everton. On July 2, 2010,
concurrent with the Share Exchange Agreement with Creative Bellows described
above under “Our Business – Our History,” Mr. Woo returned his shares to
CleanTech for cancellation. Mr. Woo received compensation of $40,000 from
CleanTech for the cancellation of his shares, reflecting the fair value of the
shares in the predecessor shell company of CleanTech, which was a non-operating
public shell with no trading market for its common stock. Other than this
compensation, Mr. Woo did not receive anything of value from CleanTech, directly
or indirectly, in his capacity as principal shareholder.
On
September 8, 2010, the Company entered into an Intellectual Property Rights
Transfer Agreement with Ms. Bei Lu, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, to
clarify the terms of the perpetual, exclusive, worldwide and royalty-free
intellectual property usage rights she granted to the Company, effective as of
September 17, 2007, in connection with the transfer to the Company of her
ownership of a design patent issued in China and used by the Company in its
Connecting Bend Pipe product. The State Intellectual Property Office of the PRC
approved of the ownership transfer effective as of July 23, 2010.
There
were no other transactions with any related persons (as that term is defined in
Item 404 in Regulation SK) since the beginning of the Company’s last fiscal
year, and for the two fiscal years preceding the Company’s last fiscal year, or
any currently proposed transaction, in which the Company was or is to be a
participant and the amount involved was in excess of $120,000 and in which any
related person had a direct or indirect material interest.
We have
adopted a written policy in connection with related party transactions involving
the Company. The policy requires the prior approval by our Audit Committee for
any transaction, arrangement or relationship in which (i) the aggregate amount
involved will or may be expected to reach $50,000 in any calendar year, (ii) we
are a participant and (iii) any related person has or will have an interest. For
the purposes of this prospectus, “related persons” include our executive
officers, directors, greater than 5% shareholders or immediate family members of
any of the foregoing. Pursuant to this policy, the Audit Committee, among other
factors, is required to take into account whether the transaction is on terms no
less favorable than terms generally available to an unaffiliated third party
under the same or similar circumstances. In addition, the Chairman of the Audit
Committee has the authority to approve or ratify any interested transaction with
a related person in which the aggregate amount involved is expected to be less
than $25,000.
EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION
As a
“smaller reporting company,” we have elected to follow scaled disclosure
requirements for smaller reporting companies with respect to the disclosure
required by Item 402 of Regulation S-K. Under the scaled disclosure obligations,
the Company is not required to provide a Compensation Discussion and Analysis,
Compensation Committee Report and certain other tabular and narrative
disclosures relating to executive compensation.
Summary
Compensation Table
The
following table sets forth information concerning the compensation for the years
ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, of certain of our executive
officers.
Summary
Compensation Table
|
|
Name
and Principal
Position
|
|
Year
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock
|
|
|
Option
|
|
|
Nonequity
Incentive Plan
|
|
|
Nonqualified
Deferred
Compensation
|
|
|
All
Other
Compensation
($)
|
|
|
|
|
Bei
Lu
|
|
2009
|
|
|
7,320 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
7,320 |
|
Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer
|
|
2008
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
- |
|
Narrative
Disclosure to Summary Compensation Table.
Employment
Agreements
Neither
the Company nor its subsidiaries have employment agreements with their
respective officers currently. We have entered into standard China domestic
labor contracts with Ms. Bei Lu, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and
Ms. Nan Liu, our Chief Financial Officer, which do not contain provisions
prohibiting competition by Mses. Lu or Liu following their employment with
us.
Change-In-Control
Agreements
We do not
have any existing arrangements providing for payments or benefits in connection
with the resignation, severance, retirement or other termination of any of our
named executive officers, or a change in control of the Company or a change in
the named executive officer’s responsibilities following a change in
control.
Equity
Incentive Plans
We have
no equity incentive plan currently. We intend to adopt an equity incentive plan
in order to further the growth and general prosperity of the Company by enabling
our officers, employees, contractors and service providers to acquire our common
stock, increasing their personal involvement in the Company and thereby enabling
the Company to attract and retain its officers, employees, contractors and
service providers.
Outstanding
Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End
As of
December 31, 2009, there were no outstanding equity awards held by the executive
officers of the Company.
Compensation
of Directors
As of
December 31, 2009, none of our directors has received any compensation from us
for serving as our directors.
We have
not compensated, and will not compensate, our non-independent directors, such as
Ms. Lu and Mr. Lu, for serving as our directors, although they are entitled to
reimbursements for reasonable expenses incurred in connection with attending our
board meetings.
As of his
appointment on July 13, 2010, the Company and Mr. Staloff agreed he will be
compensated with a salary of $55,000 per annum and be granted options, effective
July 13, 2010, to purchase 30,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, with
options to purchase 10,000 shares vesting immediately and the remainder to vest
in increments of 10,000 shares on each subsequent annual anniversary of the
grant date. The options may be exercised at $8.44 per share, which was the
closing price of the Company’s common stock on the OTCBB on July 13, 2010.
Messrs. Liu and Zhao shall be eligible to receive grants of options to purchase
the Company’s Common Stock in such amounts and on such terms as agreed to in the
future.
We do not
maintain a medical, dental or retirement benefits plan for our
directors.
Impact
of Accounting and Tax Treatment of Compensation
Section 162(m)
of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code disallows a tax deduction to publicly held
companies for compensation paid to the principal executive officer and to each
of the three other most highly compensated officers (other than the principal
financial officer) to the extent that such compensation exceeds
$1.0 million per covered officer in any fiscal year. The limitation applies
only to compensation that is not considered to be performance-based.
Non-performance-based compensation paid to our executive officers during fiscal
2009 did not exceed the $1.0 million limit per officer, and we do not
expect the non-performance-based compensation to be paid to our executive
officers during fiscal 2010 to exceed that limit. Because it is unlikely that
the cash compensation payable to any of our executive officers in the
foreseeable future will approach the $1.0 million limit, we do not expect
to take any action to limit or restructure the elements of cash compensation
payable to our executive officers so as to qualify that compensation as
performance-based compensation under Section 162(m). We will reconsider
this decision should the individual cash compensation of any executive officer
ever approach the $1.0 million level.
SECURITY
OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The
following tables set forth certain information as of December 13, 2010,
regarding the number of shares of common stock beneficially owned by (i) each
person that we know beneficially owns more than 5% of our outstanding common
stock, (ii) each of our named executive officers, (iii) each of our directors
and (iv) all of our named executive officers and directors as a
group.
The
amounts and percentages of common stock beneficially owned are reported on the
basis of regulations of the SEC governing the determination of beneficial
ownership of securities. Under the rules of the SEC, a person is deemed to be a
“beneficial owner” of a security if that person has or shares “voting power,”
which includes the power to vote or to direct the voting of such security, or
“investment power,” which includes the power to dispose of or to direct the
disposition of such security. A person is also deemed to be a beneficial owner
of any securities of which that person has the right to acquire beneficial
ownership within 60 days of December 13, 2010. Under these rules, more than one
person may be deemed a beneficial owner of the same securities and a person may
be deemed to be a beneficial owner of securities as to which such person has no
economic interest. As of December 13, 2010, there were 24,963,322 shares of our
common stock issued and outstanding.
Unless
otherwise indicated, each of the shareholders named in the table below, or his
or her family members, has sole voting and investment power with respect to such
shares of common stock. Except as otherwise indicated, the address of each of
the shareholders listed below is: c/o CleanTech Innovations, Inc., C District,
Maoshan Industry Park, Tieling Economic Development Zone, Tieling, Liaoning
Province, China 112616.
Name of beneficial owner
|
|
Number of shares
|
|
|
Percent of class
|
|
5%
Shareholders
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Wenge
Chen(1)
|
|
|
2,117,691 |
|
|
|
8.48
|
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Directors
and Named Executive Officers
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bei
Lu
|
|
|
9,375,348 |
|
|
|
37.56
|
% |
Nan
Liu
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
*
|
% |
Dianfu
Lu
|
|
|
2,117,691 |
|
|
|
8.48
|
% |
Arnold
Staloff
|
|
|
10,000 |
(2)
|
|
|
*
|
% |
Shuyuan
Liu
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
*
|
% |
Zili
Zhao
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
*
|
% |
All
Directors and Named Executive Officers as a Group (6
Persons)
|
|
|
11,503,039 |
|
|
|
46.06
|
% |
(1) Wenge
Chen is our Vice President of Marketing.
(2)
Consists of options to purchase 10,000 shares of common stock that are presently
exercisable.
*
Represents less than 1% of shares outstanding.
We are
not aware of any arrangements that could result in a change in control of the
Company.
SELLING
SHAREHOLDERS
The
shares of common stock included in this prospectus (including shares issuable
pursuant to the terms of outstanding warrants) were issued in private placement
transactions exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of
1933, as amended, pursuant to Regulation S promulgated thereunder. We sold
2,500,000 Units to purchase 2,500,000 shares of our common stock and warrants to
purchase 1,687,500 additional shares of our common stock. Each Unit consisted of
one share of common stock and a warrant to purchase 67.5% of one share of common
stock. In addition, this prospectus includes 300,000 shares of our common
stock, which are issuable pursuant to the terms of outstanding warrants we
issued to the placement agent in the private placement transactions. The
warrants are immediately exercisable, expire on the fifth anniversary of their
issuance and entitle their holders to purchase up to 1,987,500 shares of
our common stock at $4.00 per share. The closing of the private
placement took place on December 13, 2010.
The
selling shareholders may sell all, some or none of their shares in this
offering. See “Plan of Distribution.”
The
following table sets forth, as to each of the selling shareholders: the number
of shares beneficially owned, based on each selling shareholder’s ownership of
shares and warrants, as of December 13, 2010, assuming exercise of all of the
warrants held by the selling shareholder on that date, without regard to any
limitations on exercise; the number of shares being offered by this prospectus
by the selling shareholders; and the number of shares beneficially owned
upon completion of the offering and the percentage beneficial ownership upon
completion of the offering.
|
|
Beneficial Ownership Before Offering
|
|
|
Shares of Common
Stock Included
in Prospectus
|
|
|
Beneficial Ownership
After Offering
|
|
Name
|
|
Stock
|
|
|
Warrants
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number
|
|
|
Percentage**
|
|
HanHua
Limited (i)
|
|
|
625,000 |
|
|
|
421,875 |
|
|
|
1,046,875 |
|
|
|
1,046,875 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
Roosen
Commercial Corp. (ii)
|
|
|
625,000 |
|
|
|
421,875 |
|
|
|
1,046,875 |
|
|
|
1,046,875 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
Strong
Growth Capital, Ltd. (iii)
|
|
|
625,000 |
|
|
|
421,875 |
|
|
|
1,046,875 |
|
|
|
1,046,875 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
Wolf
Enterprises Limited (iv)
|
|
|
625,000 |
|
|
|
421,875 |
|
|
|
1,046,875 |
|
|
|
1,046,875 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
NYGG (Asia), Ltd. (v)
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
300,000 |
|
|
|
300,000 |
|
|
|
300,000 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
2,500,000 |
|
|
|
1,987,500 |
|
|
|
4,487,500 |
|
|
|
4,487,500 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
**
Less than 1%, unless otherwise specified
(i)
Lauren Feng has sole voting and dispositive power with respect to the shares of
our common stock beneficially owned by HanHua Limited.
(ii) Mary
Chantel has sole voting and dispositive power with respect to the shares of our
common stock beneficially owned by Roosen Commercial Corp.
(iii)
Ming Lee has sole voting and dispositive power with respect to the shares of our
common stock beneficially owned by Strong Growth Capital, Ltd. On October 14,
2010, the Company entered into a short-term loan agreement with Strong Growth
Capital Ltd. in the amount of $1.5 million with interest of 10% and a maturity
date of March 31, 2011.
(iv) Hong
Ju Wang has sole voting and dispositive power with respect to the shares of our
common stock beneficially owned by Wolf Enterprises Limited.
(v)
Vanessa Lau has sole voting and dispositive power with respect to the shares of
our common stock beneficially owned by NYGG (Asia), Ltd., which received its
warrants as compensation for placement agent services. On December 13, 2010, the
Company entered into a long-term loan agreement with NYGG (Asia), Ltd. in the
amount of $10 million with interest of 10% and a maturity date of March 1,
2012.
None of
the selling shareholders, other than those identified by disclosure above, has,
or within the past three years has had, any position, office or material
relationship with us or with any of our predecessors or affiliates.
SHARES
ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE
Upon
completion of this offering, we will have 26,950,822 shares of our common stock
issued and outstanding, representing 26.95% of the 100,000,000 authorized shares
of our common stock, par value $.00001 per share. The number of shares of our
common stock outstanding after this offering is based on 24,963,322 shares
outstanding as of December 13, 2010, which excludes 833,310 shares of our common
stock issuable upon exercise of warrants outstanding as of December 13, 2010, at
an exercise price of $3.00 per share and stock options outstanding as of
December 13, 2010, to purchase 30,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise
price of $8.44 per share. All of the 4,487,500 shares of our common stock sold
pursuant to this offering will be freely transferable without restriction or
further registration under the Securities Act. Our common stock is listed on the
NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol “CTEK.” Sales of substantial amounts of
our common stock in the public market could adversely affect prevailing market
prices of our common stock. There is no assurance that a larger, active trading
market in our common stock will develop, or if such a market develops, that it
will be sustained.
We are
not aware of any plans by any significant shareholder to dispose of significant
numbers of shares of our common stock. We cannot assure you, however, that one
or more existing shareholders will not dispose of significant numbers of shares
of our common stock. No prediction can be made as to the effect, if any, that
future sales of our common stock, or the availability of our common stock for
future sale, will have on the market price of our common stock prevailing from
time to time. Sales of substantial amounts of our common stock in the public
market, or the perception that future sales may occur, could materially and
adversely affect the prevailing market price of our common stock.
Registration
Rights
In
connection with our private placement that closed on December 13, 2010, we
entered into a registration rights agreement with each of the selling
shareholders identified in this prospectus under which such shareholders are
entitled to certain registration rights. Under the terms of the registration
rights agreement, we are required to register the 4,487,500 shares of our common
stock, and shares of our common stock issuable upon exercise of the warrants,
issued to such shareholders in the private placement. We are required to file
the registration statement within 14 days of the closing of the private
placement and the registration statement must be declared effective by the SEC
within 180 days of the closing of the private placement. Subject to certain
grace periods, the registration statement must remain effective and available
for use until such shareholders can sell all of the securities covered by the
registration statement without restriction pursuant to Rule 144 or Regulation S
under the Securities Act. If we fail to meet the filing or effectiveness
requirements of the registration statement, we are required to pay liquidated
damages of 1% of the aggregate purchase price paid by such shareholder for any
registrable securities then held by such shareholder on the date of such failure
and on each anniversary of the date of such failure until such failure is
cured.
In
connection with our private placement that closed on July 12, 2010, we entered
into a registration rights agreement with certain shareholders under which such
shareholders are entitled to certain registration rights. Under the terms of the
registration rights agreement, we are required to register the 4,166,632 shares
of our common stock, and shares of our common stock issuable upon exercise of
the warrants, issued to such shareholders in the private placement. The
registration statement with respect to such securities was declared effective on
November 19, 2010. Subject to certain grace periods, the registration statement
must remain effective and available for use until such shareholders can sell all
of the securities covered by the registration statement without restriction
pursuant to Rule 144 or Regulation S under the Securities Act. If we fail to
meet the filing or effectiveness requirements of the registration statement, we
are required to pay liquidated damages of 1% of the aggregate purchase price
paid by such shareholder for any registrable securities then held by such
shareholder on the date of such failure and on each anniversary of the date of
such failure until such failure is cured.
PLAN
OF DISTRIBUTION
The
selling shareholders identified in this prospectus may offer and sell up to
4,487,500 shares of our common stock, which we issued them, or which we may
issue to them upon the exercise of certain warrants issued to them. The selling
shareholders may sell all or a portion of their shares through public or private
transactions at prevailing market prices or at privately negotiated
prices.
All of
the shares and warrants described above were issued previously in private
placement transactions completed prior to the filing of the registration
statement of which this prospectus is a part.
The
selling shareholders may sell all or a portion of the shares of common stock
beneficially owned by them and offered hereby from time to time directly or
through one or more underwriters, broker-dealers or agents. If the shares of
common stock are sold through underwriters or broker-dealers, the selling
shareholders will be responsible for underwriting discounts or commissions or
agent’s commissions. The shares of common stock may be sold in one or more
transactions at fixed prices, at prevailing market prices at the time of the
sale, at varying prices determined at the time of sale, or at negotiated prices.
These sales may be effected in transactions, which may involve crosses or block
transactions:
|
§
|
On
any national securities exchange or quotation service on which the
securities may be listed or quoted at the time of
sale;
|
|
§
|
In
the over-the-counter market;
|
|
§
|
In
transactions otherwise than on these exchanges or systems or in the
over-the-counter market;
|
|
§
|
Through
the writing of options, whether such options are listed on an options
exchange or otherwise;
|
|
§
|
Ordinary
brokerage transactions and transactions in which the broker-dealer
solicits purchasers;
|
|
§
|
Block
trades in which the broker-dealer will attempt to sell the shares as agent
but may position and resell a portion of the block as principal to
facilitate the transaction;
|
|
§
|
Purchases
by a broker-dealer as principal and resale by the broker-dealer for its
account;
|
|
§
|
An
exchange distribution in accordance with the rules of the applicable
exchange;
|
|
§
|
Privately
negotiated transactions;
|
|
§
|
Sales
pursuant to Rule 144;
|
|
§
|
Broker-dealers
may agree with the selling shareholders to sell a specified number of such
shares at a stipulated price per
share;
|
|
§
|
A combination
of any such methods of sale; and
|
|
§
|
Any
other method permitted pursuant to applicable
law.
|
If the
selling shareholders effect such transactions by selling shares of common stock
to or through underwriters, broker-dealers or agents, such underwriters,
broker-dealers or agents may receive commissions in the form of discounts,
concessions or commissions from the selling shareholders or commissions from
purchasers of the shares of common stock for whom they may act as agent or to
whom they may sell as principal (which discounts, concessions or commissions as
to particular underwriters, broker-dealers or agents may be in excess of those
customary in the types of transactions involved). In connection with sales of
the shares of common stock or otherwise, the selling shareholders may enter into
hedging transactions with broker-dealers, which may in turn engage in short
sales of the shares of common stock in the course of hedging in positions they
assume. The selling shareholders may also sell shares of common stock short and
deliver shares of common stock covered by this prospectus to close out short
positions and to return borrowed shares in connection with such short sales. The
selling shareholders may also loan or pledge shares of common stock to
broker-dealers that in turn may sell such shares.
The
selling shareholders may pledge or grant a security interest in some or all of
the warrants or shares of common stock owned by them and, if they default in the
performance of their secured obligations, the pledgees or secured parties may
offer and sell the shares of common stock from time to time pursuant to this
prospectus or any amendment to this prospectus under Rule 424(b)(3) or other
applicable provision of the Securities Act amending, if necessary, the list of
selling shareholders to include the pledgee, transferee or other successors in
interest as selling shareholders under this prospectus. The selling shareholders
also may transfer and donate the shares of common stock in other circumstances
in which case the transferees, donees, pledgees or other successors in interest
will be the selling beneficial owners for purposes of this
prospectus.
The
selling shareholders and any broker-dealer participating in the distribution of
the shares of common stock may be deemed to be “underwriters” within the meaning
of the Securities Act, and any commission paid, or any discounts or concessions
allowed to, any such broker-dealer may be deemed to be underwriting commissions
or discounts under the Securities Act. At the time a particular offering of the
shares of common stock is made, a prospectus supplement, if required, will be
distributed which will set forth the aggregate amount of shares of common stock
being offered and the terms of the offering, including the name or names of any
broker-dealers or agents, any discounts, commissions and other terms
constituting compensation from the selling shareholders and any discounts,
commissions or concessions allowed or re-allowed or paid to
broker-dealers.
Under the
securities laws of some states, the shares of common stock may be sold in such
states only through registered or licensed brokers or dealers. In addition, in
some states the shares of common stock may not be sold unless such shares have
been registered or qualified for sale in such state or an exemption from
registration or qualification is available and is complied with.
There can
be no assurance that any selling shareholder will sell any or all of the shares
of common stock registered pursuant to the registration statement of which this
prospectus is a part.
The
selling shareholders and any other person participating in such distribution
will be subject to applicable provisions of the Exchange Act and the rules and
regulations thereunder, including, without limitation, Regulation M of the
Exchange Act, which may limit the timing of purchases and sales of any of the
shares of common stock by the selling shareholders and any other participating
person. Regulation M may also restrict the ability of any person engaged in the
distribution of the shares of common stock to engage in market-making activities
with respect to the shares of common stock. All of the foregoing may affect the
marketability of the shares of common stock and the ability of any person or
entity to engage in market-making activities with respect to the shares of
common stock.
We have
agreed to pay all expenses of the registration of the shares of common stock
including, without limitation, SEC filing fees and expenses of compliance with
state securities or “Blue Sky” laws; provided, however, that a selling
shareholder will pay all underwriting discounts and selling commissions, if any.
We will indemnify the selling shareholders against liabilities, including some
liabilities under the Securities Act, in accordance with our agreement to
register the shares, or the selling shareholders will be entitled to
contribution. We may be indemnified by the selling shareholders against civil
liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act, that may arise from
any written information furnished to us by the selling shareholder specifically
for use in this prospectus, in accordance with the related registration rights
agreements, or we may be entitled to contribution.
Once sold
under the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part, the shares
of common stock will be freely tradable in the hands of persons other than our
affiliates.
DESCRIPTION
OF SECURITIES
The
following description of our securities and provisions of our Articles of
Incorporation and Amended and Restated Bylaws is only a summary. You should
refer to our Articles of Incorporation and Amended and Restated Bylaws, copies
of which have been incorporated by reference as exhibits to the Registration
Statement on Form SB-2 we filed with the SEC on November 29, 2006, and the
Current Report on Form 8-K we filed with the SEC on July 2, 2010,
respectively. The following discussion is qualified in its entirety by
reference to such exhibits.
Authorized
Capital Stock
Our
authorized capital stock consists of 100,000,000 shares of common stock, par
value $.00001 per share, and 100,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value
$.00001 per share. We have no other authorized class of stock.
Capital
Stock Issued and Outstanding
As of
December 13, 2010, 24,963,322 shares of our common stock were issued and
outstanding and held of record by approximately 221 shareholders. Some of
our shares of common stock are held in street or nominee name by brokers and
other institutions on behalf of shareholders and we are unable to estimate the
total number of shareholders represented by these record holders. No shares of
preferred stock are issued and outstanding. On June 18, 2010, the Company
authorized an 8-for-1 forward split of its common stock, effective July 2,
2010.
2,820,810
shares of our common stock are reserved for issuance upon the exercise of
warrants outstanding. Warrants entitling their holders to purchase up to
1,987,500 shares of our common stock for $4.00 per share are immediately
exercisable and expire on their fifth anniversary of their issuance. Warrants
entitling their holders to purchase up to 833,310 shares of our common stock for
$3.00 per share are immediately exercisable, expire on the third anniversary of
their issuance and may be called by the Company at any time after (i) the
registration statement registering the common stock underlying the warrants
becomes effective, (ii) the common stock is listed on a national securities
exchange and (iii) the trading price of the common stock exceeds $4.00. 30,000
shares of our common stock are reserved for issuance upon the exercise of
options outstanding. The Company granted 30,000 stock options to an independent
director on July 13, 2010. Options to purchase 10,000 shares vested immediately
on the grant date and the remaining options vest in increments of 10,000 shares
on each subsequent annual anniversary of the grant date. The options entitle the
director to purchase shares of our common stock at $8.44 per share and expire on
the third anniversary of the vesting date.
Description
of Common Stock
The
holders of common stock are entitled to one vote per share. Our Articles of
Incorporation do not provide for cumulative voting. The holders of common stock
are entitled to receive ratably such dividends, if any, as may be declared by
our Board of Directors out of legally available funds; however, the current
policy of our Board of Directors is to retain earnings, if any, for operations
and growth. Upon liquidation, dissolution or winding-up, the holders of common
stock are entitled to share ratably in all assets that are legally available for
distribution. The holders of common stock have no preemptive, subscription,
redemption or conversion rights.
Market
Information
On
October 23, 2008, our common stock became eligible for quotation on the OTC
Bulletin Board (“OTCBB”) under the symbol “EVCP.” No trades of our common stock
occurred through the facilities of the OTCBB until July 2, 2010. As of December
15, 2010, our common stock began listing on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the
symbol “CTEK.” The following table sets forth the range of the high and low bid
prices per share of our common stock for each quarter (or portion thereof) as
reported by the OTCBB beginning on October 23, 2008, through to December 14,
2010, and as reported on the NASDAQ Capital Market
thereafter.
|
|
High
|
|
|
Low
|
|
Fourth
Quarter 2008 (October 23, 2008 through December 31, 2008)
|
|
$ |
– |
|
|
$ |
– |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
First
Quarter 2009 (through March 31, 2009)
|
|
$ |
– |
|
|
$ |
– |
|
Second
Quarter 2009 (through June 30, 2009)
|
|
$ |
– |
|
|
$ |
– |
|
Third
Quarter 2009 (through September 30, 2009)
|
|
$ |
– |
|
|
$ |
– |
|
Fourth
Quarter 2009 (through December 31, 2009)
|
|
$ |
– |
|
|
$ |
– |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
First
Quarter 2010 (through March 31, 2010)
|
|
$ |
– |
|
|
$ |
– |
|
Second
Quarter 2010 (through June 30, 2010)
|
|
$ |
– |
|
|
$ |
– |
|
Third
Quarter 2010 (through September 30, 2010)
|
|
$ |
9.50 |
|
|
$ |
5.10 |
|
Fourth
Quarter 2010 (through December 15, 2010)
|
|
$ |
9.00 |
|
|
$ |
6.05 |
|
Dividend
Policy
Dividends
may be declared and paid out of legally available funds at the discretion of our
Board of Directors. We have not paid previously any cash dividends on our common
stock and do not anticipate or contemplate paying dividends on our common stock
in the foreseeable future. The timing, amount and form of dividends, if any,
will depend on, among other things, our results of operations, financial
condition, cash requirements and other factors deemed relevant by our Board of
Directors. We currently intend to utilize all available funds to develop our
business.
In
addition, our ability to pay dividends may be affected by the foreign exchange
controls in China that restrict the payment of dividends to the Company by its
subsidiaries in China. China has currency and capital transfer regulations that
may require our subsidiaries in China to comply with complex regulations for the
movement of capital. These regulations include a public notice issued in October
2005 by the SAFE requiring PRC residents, including both legal persons and
natural persons, to register with the competent local SAFE branch before
establishing or controlling any company outside of China. Although the Company
believes its subsidiaries in China are in compliance with these regulations,
should these regulations or the interpretation of them by courts or regulatory
agencies change, the Company may not be able to pay dividends outside of
China.
Securities
authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans
During
the year ended December 31, 2009, we did not have a formal equity compensation
plan in effect. We did not grant any equity-based compensation awards during the
year ended December 31, 2009, nor do we have any equity compensation plan not
approved previously by security holders.
INTEREST
OF NAMED EXPERTS
No expert
or counsel named in this prospectus as having prepared or certified any
part of this statement or having given an opinion upon the validity of the
securities being registered or upon other legal matters in connection with the
registration or offering of the common stock was employed on a contingency
basis, or had, or will receive, in connection with the offering, a substantial
interest, direct or indirect, in the registrant. Nor was any such person
connected with the registrant as a promoter, managing or principal underwriter,
voting trustee, director, officer or employee.
The
audited financial statements of Liaoning Creative Bellows Co., Ltd. and its
subsidiary as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, were audited by Goldman Kurland and
Mohidin, LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, to the extent
set forth in its report and are included herein in reliance upon the authority
of this firm as experts in accounting and auditing.
LEGAL
MATTERS
The
validity of our common stock offered hereby will be passed upon for us by
Holland & Hart LLP.
CHANGE
IN THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT
On April
23, 2009, the Company dismissed Malone & Bailey, PC (“Malone & Bailey”)
as its principal independent registered public accounting firm, and engaged
Goldman Kurland and Mohidin, LLP (“GKM”) as its new principal independent
registered public accounting firm. The Board of Directors of the Company
approved this decision. Malone & Bailey audited the Registrant’s financial
statements from May 9, 2006 (inception) through February 28, 2009.
During
the Company’s two most recent fiscal years and any subsequent interim period
through to the date of our engagement of GKM, there have been no disagreements
or reportable events with Malone & Bailey on any matter of accounting
principles or practices, financial statement disclosure or auditing scope or
procedure, which disagreements, if not resolved to the satisfaction of Malone
& Bailey, would have caused them to make reference thereto in their reports
on the financial statements for such year. Malone & Bailey’s report on the
Company’s financial statements for the Company’s two most recent fiscal years
did not contain an adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion, and was not
modified as to uncertainty, audit scope, or accounting principles except that
Malone & Bailey’s report on the financial statements of the Company as of
and for the year ended August 31, 2008, contained a separate paragraph
stating:
“The
accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that Everton will
continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 3 to the financial statements,
Everton has suffered recurring losses from operations which raises substantial
doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans
regarding those matters also are described in Note 3. The financial statements
do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this
uncertainty.”
During
our two most recent fiscal years and any subsequent interim period through to
the date of our engagement of GKM, Malone & Bailey did not advise the
Company of any of the matters identified in Item 304(a)(1)(v)(A) - (D) of
Regulation S-K.
During
our two most recent fiscal years and any subsequent interim period through to
the date of our engagement of GKM, we did not consult with GKM regarding
any matters or reportable events described in Items 304(a)(2)(i) and (ii) of
Regulation S-K.
INDEMNIFICATION
OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
The
Nevada Revised Statutes provide that a director or officer is not individually
liable to the corporation or its shareholders or creditors for any damages as a
result of any act or failure to act in his capacity as a director or officer
unless it is proven that his act or failure to act constituted a breach of his
fiduciary duties as a director or officer and his breach of those duties
involved intentional misconduct, fraud or a knowing violation of law. The
Articles of Incorporation or an amendment thereto may, however, provide for
greater individual liability. Furthermore, directors may be jointly and
severally liable for the payment of certain distributions in violation of
Chapter 78 of the Nevada Revised Statutes.
This
provision is intended to afford directors and officers protection against and to
limit their potential liability for monetary damages resulting from suits
alleging a breach of the duty of care by a director or officer. As a consequence
of this provision, shareholders of our company will be unable to recover
monetary damages against directors or officers for action taken by them that may
constitute negligence or gross negligence in performance of their duties unless
such conduct meets the requirements of Nevada law to impose such liability. The
provision, however, does not alter the applicable standards governing a
director’s or officer’s fiduciary duty and does not eliminate or limit the right
of our company or any shareholder to obtain an injunction or any other type of
non-monetary relief in the event of a breach of fiduciary duty.
The
Nevada Revised Statutes also provide that under certain circumstances, a
corporation may indemnify any person for amounts incurred in connection with a
pending, threatened or completed action, suit or proceeding in which he is, or
is threatened to be made, a party by reason of his being a director, officer,
employee or agent of the corporation or serving at the request of the
corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation,
partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, if such person (a) is not
liable for a breach of fiduciary duty involving intentional misconduct, fraud or
a knowing violation of law or such greater standard imposed by the corporation’s
articles of incorporation; or (b) acted in good faith and in a manner which he
reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the
corporation, and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no
reasonable cause to believe his conduct was unlawful. Additionally, a
corporation may indemnify a director, officer, employee or agent with respect to
any threatened, pending or completed action or suit by or in the right of the
corporation to procure a judgment in its favor, if such person (a) is not liable
for a breach of fiduciary duty involving intentional misconduct, fraud or a
knowing violation of law or such greater standard imposed by the corporation’s
articles of incorporation; or (b) acted in good faith and in a manner which he
reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the
corporation, however, indemnification may not be made for any claim, issue or
matter as to which such a person has been adjudged by a court to be liable to
the corporation or for amounts paid in settlement to the corporation, unless the
court determines that the person is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity
for such expenses as the court deems proper. To the extent that a director,
officer, employee or agent of a corporation has been successful on the merits or
otherwise in defense of any action, suit or proceeding referred to above, or in
defense of any claim, issue or matter therein, the corporation shall indemnify
him against expenses, including attorneys’ fees, actually and reasonably
incurred by him in connection with the defense.
Our
Articles of Incorporation and Amended and Restated Bylaws provide, among other
things, that a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation may be
indemnified against expenses (including attorneys’ fees inclusive of any
appeal), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably
incurred by such person in connection with such claim, action, suit or
proceeding if such person acted in good faith and in a manner such person
reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best of our interests, and
with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, such person had no reasonable
cause to believe that such person’s conduct was unlawful.
Insofar
as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be
provided for directors, officers, employees, agents or persons controlling an
issuer pursuant to the foregoing provisions, the opinion of the SEC is that such
indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act, and
is therefore unenforceable.
INDEX
TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
|
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Page
|
Audited
Financial Statements of Liaoning Creative Bellows Co., Ltd. and
Subsidiary
December 31, 2009 and
2008
|
|
|
|
Report
of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
|
|
F-2
|
|
Consolidated
Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2009 and 2008
|
|
F-3
|
|
Consolidated
Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income
for the years ended December 31,
2009 and 2008
|
|
F-4
|
|
Consolidated
Statement of Stockholders’ Equity
for the years ended December 31,
2009 and 2008
|
|
F-5
|
|
Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows
for the years ended December 31,
2009 and 2008
|
|
F-6
|
|
Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements, December 31, 2009 and
2008
|
|
F-7
|
Unaudited
Financial Statements of CleanTech Innovations, Inc. and
Subsidiaries
September 30, 2010 and December
31, 2009
|
|
|
|
Consolidated
Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2010 (Unaudited) and December 31,
2009
|
|
F-18
|
|
Consolidated
Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
for the nine and three months
ended September 30, 2010 and 2009
|
|
F-19
|
|
Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
for the nine months ended
September 30, 2010 and 2009
|
|
F-20
|
|
Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements, September 30, 2010 (Unaudited) and
December 31, 2009
|
|
F-21
|
Report
of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the
Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Liaoning
Creative Bellows Co., Ltd. and its subsidiary
We have
audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Liaoning Creative
Bellows Co., Ltd. and its subsidiary as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, and the
related consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income,
stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the years then ended. These consolidated
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. 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
consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company
is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of internal
control over financial reporting. Our audits 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 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 consolidated 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 consolidated financial position of Liaoning
Creative Bellows Co., Ltd. and its Subsidiary as of December 31, 2009 and 2008,
and the consolidated results of their operations and their consolidated cash
flows for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, in conformity with U.S.
generally accepted accounting principles.
Goldman
Kurland and Mohidin, LLP
Encino,
California
June 29,
2010, except for Note 18, for which the date is July 12, 2010
LIAONING
CREATIVE BELLOWS CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED
BALANCE SHEETS
|
|
December 31, 2009
|
|
|
December 31, 2008
|
|
ASSETS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CURRENT
ASSETS:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
and equivalents
|
|
$ |
1,295,145 |
|
|
$ |
25,855 |
|
Accounts
receivable
|
|
|
1,320,899 |
|
|
|
- |
|
Other
receivables
|
|
|
550,469 |
|
|
|
64 |
|
Retentions
receivable
|
|
|
57,088 |
|
|
|
- |
|
Advance
to suppliers
|
|
|
11,245 |
|
|
|
- |
|
Inventories
|
|
|
169,707 |
|
|
|
1,235 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
current assets
|
|
|
3,404,553 |
|
|
|
27,154 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NON
CURRENT ASSETS:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long
term investment
|
|
|
87,872 |
|
|
|
- |
|
Retentions
receivable
|
|
|
63,234 |
|
|
|
- |
|
Prepayment
|
|
|
254,940 |
|
|
|
- |
|
Construction
in process
|
|
|
2,326,460 |
|
|
|
1,079,196 |
|
Property
and equipment, net
|
|
|
52,864 |
|
|
|
2,508 |
|
Land
use right
|
|
|
3,536,894 |
|
|
|
3,606,315 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
non current assets
|
|
|
6,322,264 |
|
|
|
4,688,019 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL
ASSETS
|
|
$ |
9,726,817 |
|
|
$ |
4,715,173 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES
AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CURRENT
LIABILITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts
payable
|
|
$ |
518,392 |
|
|
$ |
658 |
|
Other
payables
|
|
|
747,759 |
|
|
|
929,682 |
|
Unearned
revenue
|
|
|
202,812 |
|
|
|
- |
|
Short
term loans
|
|
|
3,221,932 |
|
|
|
- |
|
Taxes
payable
|
|
|
466,593 |
|
|
|
50,710 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
current liabilities
|
|
|
5,157,488 |
|
|
|
981,050 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
STOCKHOLDERS'
EQUITY
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Paid
in capital
|
|
|
359,090 |
|
|
|
359,090 |
|
Statutory
reserves
|
|
|
393,578 |
|
|
|
308,949 |
|
Accumulated
other comprehensive income
|
|
|
289,383 |
|
|
|
285,542 |
|
Retained
earnings
|
|
|
3,527,278 |
|
|
|
2,780,542 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
stockholders' equity
|
|
|
4,569,329 |
|
|
|
3,734,123 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
|
|
$ |
9,726,817 |
|
|
$ |
4,715,173 |
|
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
LIAONING
CREATIVE BELLOWS CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
|
|
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
sales
|
|
$ |
2,730,954 |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost
of goods sold
|
|
|
1,301,400 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross
profit
|
|
|
1,429,554 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating
expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling
|
|
|
62,088 |
|
|
|
- |
|
General
and administrative
|
|
|
365,172 |
|
|
|
139,381 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
operating expenses
|
|
|
427,260 |
|
|
|
139,381 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income
(loss) from operations
|
|
|
1,002,294 |
|
|
|
(139,381 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-operating
income (expense)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest
income
|
|
|
464 |
|
|
|
- |
|
Subsidy
income
|
|
|
240,465 |
|
|
|
493,412 |
|
Interest
expense
|
|
|
(129,760 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
non-operating income
|
|
|
111,169 |
|
|
|
493,412 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income
before income tax
|
|
|
1,113,463 |
|
|
|
354,031 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income
tax expense
|
|
|
(282,098 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
Income
|
|
|
831,365 |
|
|
|
354,031 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign
currency translation
|
|
|
3,841 |
|
|
|
218,508 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive
Income
|
|
$ |
835,206 |
|
|
$ |
572,539 |
|
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
LIAONING
CREATIVE BELLOWS CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
YEARS
ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009 AND 2008
|
|
Paid in capital
|
|
|
Statutory reserves
|
|
|
Other comprehensive income
|
|
|
Retained earnings
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance
at January 1, 2008
|
|
$ |
359,090 |
|
|
$ |
273,546 |
|
|
$ |
67,034 |
|
|
$ |
2,461,914 |
|
|
$ |
3,161,584 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
income for the year
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
354,031 |
|
|
|
354,031 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Transfer
to statutory reserves
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
35,403 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(35,403 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign
currency translation gain
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
218,508 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
218,508 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance
at December 31, 2008
|
|
|
359,090 |
|
|
|
308,949 |
|
|
|
285,542 |
|
|
|
2,780,542 |
|
|
|
3,734,123 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
income for the year
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
831,365 |
|
|
|
831,365 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Transfer
to statutory reserves
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
84,629 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(84,629 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign
currency translation gain
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
3,841 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
3,841 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance
at December 31, 2009
|
|
$ |
359,090 |
|
|
$ |
393,578 |
|
|
$ |
289,383 |
|
|
$ |
3,527,278 |
|
|
$ |
4,569,329 |
|
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
LIAONING
CREATIVE BELLOWS CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
|
|
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH
FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
income
|
|
$ |
831,365 |
|
|
$ |
354,031 |
|
Adjustments
to reconcile net income to net cash
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
provided
by (used in) operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation
and amortization
|
|
|
75,019 |
|
|
|
29,823 |
|
(Increase)
decrease in current assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts
receivable
|
|
|
(1,320,357 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
Other
receivables
|
|
|
(550,179 |
) |
|
|
(63 |
) |
Retentions
receivable
|
|
|
(120,273 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
Advance
to suppliers
|
|
|
(11,240 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
Inventories
|
|
|
(168,401 |
) |
|
|
(1,216 |
) |
Prepayment
|
|
|
(254,835 |
) |
|
|
2,230 |
|
Increase
(decrease) in current liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts
payable
|
|
|
517,521 |
|
|
|
648 |
|
Other
payables
|
|
|
(182,719 |
) |
|
|
913,865 |
|
Unearned
revenue
|
|
|
202,729 |
|
|
|
- |
|
Taxes
payable
|
|
|
415,664 |
|
|
|
49,904 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
cash provided by (used in) operating activities
|
|
|
(565,706 |
) |
|
|
1,349,222 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH
FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Construction
in process
|
|
|
(1,245,742 |
) |
|
|
(1,062,040 |
) |
Acquisition
of property & equipment
|
|
|
(52,581 |
) |
|
|
(2,468 |
) |
Acquisition
of land use right
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(3,578,811 |
) |
Long
term investment
|
|
|
(87,353 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
cash used in investing activities
|
|
|
(1,385,676 |
) |
|
|
(4,643,319 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH
FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds
from long term loans
|
|
|
3,220,612 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
cash provided by financing activities
|
|
|
3,220,612 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
EFFECT
OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGE ON CASH & EQUIVALENTS
|
|
|
60 |
|
|
|
159,503 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NET
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH & EQUIVALENTS
|
|
|
1,269,290 |
|
|
|
(3,134,594 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH
& EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR
|
|
|
25,855 |
|
|
|
3,160,449 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH
& EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR
|
|
$ |
1,295,145 |
|
|
$ |
25,855 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental
Cash flow data:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income
tax paid
|
|
$ |
14,883 |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
Interest
paid
|
|
$ |
129,274 |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
LIAONING
CREATIVE BELLOWS CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER
31, 2009 AND 2008
1.
ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Liaoning
Creative Bellows Co., Ltd (“Creative Bellows”) was incorporated in Liaoning
Province, People’s Republic of China (“PRC”) on September 17, 2007. Creative
Bellows designs and manufactures bellows expansion joints, pressure vessels and
other fabricated metal specialty products.
On May
26, 2009, Creative Bellows and three individual shareholders established
Liaoning Creative Wind Power Equipment Co., Ltd (“Creative Wind Power”). At the
end of 2009, Creative Bellows owned 100% of Creative Wind Power as a result of
the transfer of ownership to Creative Bellows by the three individual
shareholders. Creative Wind Power markets and sells wind towers designed and
manufactured by Creative Bellows. Creative Bellows and Creative Wind Power are
collectively called “the Company.”
2.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Principles
of Consolidation
The
consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Creative Bellows and
Creative Wind Power. All intercompany transactions and account balances are
eliminated in consolidation.
Use
of Estimates
In
preparing financial statements in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America (US GAAP), management makes
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of
the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and
expenses during the reporting year. Significant estimates include the
recoverability of long-lived assets and the valuation of inventories. Actual
results could differ from those estimates.
Cash
and Equivalents
For
purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid
investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash
equivalents.
Restricted
Cash
Restricted
cash consists of a percentage of sales deposited by the Company into its bank
accounts according to contract terms and which serves as a product delivery
guarantee. The restriction is released upon customer acceptance of the
product.
Accounts
and Retentions Receivable
The
Company maintains reserves for potential credit losses on accounts receivable.
Management reviews the composition of accounts receivable and analyzes
historical bad debts, customer concentrations, customer credit worthiness,
current economic trends and changes in customer payment patterns to evaluate the
adequacy of these reserves. Based on preceding collection activity, the Company
did not have any allowances for bad debts at December 31, 2009 or
2008.
At
December 31, 2009 and 2008, the Company had retentions receivable for product
quality assurance of $120,322 and $0, respectively. The retention rate generally
was 5% - 10% of the sales price with a term of one to two years, but no later
than the termination of the warranty period. The Company has not encountered any
significant collectability issue with respect to the retention
receivables.
Inventories
The
Company’s inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market with cost
determined on a weighted average basis. The Company compares the cost of
inventories with the market value and allowance is made to write down the
inventories to their market value, if lower.
LIAONING
CREATIVE BELLOWS CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER
31, 2009 AND 2008
Property
and Equipment
Property
and equipment are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. Expenditures
for maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred; additions, renewals and
betterments are capitalized. When property and equipment are retired or
otherwise disposed of, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed
from the respective accounts, and any gain or loss is included in operations.
Depreciation of property and equipment is provided using the straight-line
method for substantially all assets with 5% salvage value and estimated lives as
follows:
Machinery
|
5 –
8
|
years
|
Vehicle
|
5
|
years
|
Office
Equipment
|
5
|
years
|
Impairment
of Long-Lived Assets
Long-lived
assets, which include property, plant and equipment and intangible assets, are
reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate
that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.
Recoverability
of long-lived assets to be held and used is measured by comparing of the
carrying amount of an asset to the estimated undiscounted future cash flows
expected to be generated by the asset. If the carrying amount of an asset
exceeds its estimated undiscounted future cash flows, an impairment charge is
recognized by the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the
fair value of the assets. Fair value is generally determined using the asset’s
expected future discounted cash flows or market value, if readily determinable.
Based on its review, the Company believes that, as of December 31, 2009 or 2008,
there were no significant impairments of its long-lived assets.
Warranties
The
Company offers a warranty to its customers on its products for up to 24 months
depending on the terms negotiated with each customer. During the warranty
period, the Company will repair or replace defective products free of charge.
The Company commenced production in 2009 and, as of December 31, 2009, has yet
to incur any warranty expense. The Company has implemented a stringent set of
internal manufacturing protocols to ensure product quality beginning at the time
raw materials are received into our facilities up to the final inspection at the
time products are shipped to the customer. However, the Company will monitor
warranty claims and accrue for warranty expense accordingly, using ASC Topic 450
to account for our standard warranty.
The
Company provides its warranty to all customers and does not consider it an
additional service; rather, the warranty is considered an integral part of the
product’s sale. There is no general right of return indicated in the contracts
or purchase orders. If a product under warranty is defective or malfunctioning,
the Company is responsible for fixing it or replacing it with a new product. The
Company’s products are the only deliverables.
The
Company provides after-sales services at a charge after expiration of the
warranty period. Such revenue is recognized when service is
provided.
Income
Taxes
The
Company utilizes Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 109,
“Accounting for Income Taxes,” codified in Financial Accounting Standards Board
(“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 740, which requires
recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for expected future tax
consequences of events that were included in the financial statements or tax
returns. Under this method, deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax
consequences in future years of differences between the tax bases of assets and
liabilities and their financial reporting amounts at each period end based on
enacted tax laws and statutory tax rates applicable to the periods in which the
differences are expected to affect taxable income. Valuation allowances are
established, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount
expected to be realized.
The
Company adopted FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in
Income Taxes,” codified in FASB ASC Topic 740, on June 10, 2009. As a result of
the implementation of FIN 48, the Company made a comprehensive review of its
portfolio of tax positions in accordance with recognition standards established
by FIN 48. As a result of the implementation of Interpretation 48, the Company
recognized no material adjustments to liabilities or stockholders’ equity. When
tax returns are filed, it is likely that some positions taken would be sustained
upon examination by the taxing authorities, while others are subject to
uncertainty about the merits of the position taken or the amount of the position
that would be ultimately sustained. The benefit of a tax position is recognized
in the financial statements in the period during which, based on all available
evidence, management believes it is more likely than not that the position will
be sustained upon examination, including the resolution of appeals or litigation
processes, if any. Tax positions taken are not offset or aggregated with other
positions. Tax positions that meet the more-likely-than-not recognition
threshold are measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that is more than 50
percent likely of being realized upon settlement with the applicable taxing
authority. The portion of the benefits associated with tax positions taken that
exceeds the amount measured as described above is reflected as a liability for
unrecognized tax benefits along with any associated interest and penalties that
would be payable to the taxing authorities upon examination.
LIAONING
CREATIVE BELLOWS CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER
31, 2009 AND 2008
Interest
associated with unrecognized tax benefits are classified as interest expense and
penalties are classified in selling, general and administrative expenses in the
statements of income. The adoption of FIN 48 did not have a material impact on
the Company’s financial statements.
Revenue
Recognition
The
Company’s revenue recognition policies are in compliance with Securities and
Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) 104 (codified in
FASB ASC Topic 605). Sales revenue, including the final 10% of the purchase
price, is recognized after delivery is complete, customer acceptance of the
product occurs and collectability is reasonably assured. Customer acceptance
occurs after the customer puts the product through a quality inspection, which
normally is completed within one to two weeks from customer receipt of the
product. The customer is responsible for installation and integration of our
component products into their end products. Payments received before
satisfaction of all relevant criteria for revenue recognition are recorded as
unearned revenue. Unearned revenue consists of payments received from customers
prior to customer acceptance of the product.
The
Company’s standard payment terms generally provide that 30% of the purchase
price is due upon the placement of an order, 30% is due upon reaching certain
milestones in the manufacturing process and 30% is due upon customer inspection
and acceptance of the product, which customers normally complete within one to
two weeks after delivery. As a common practice in the manufacturing business in
China, payment of the final 10% of the purchase price is due no later than the
termination date of the product warranty period, which can be up to 24 months
from the customer acceptance date. The final 10% of the purchase price is
recognized as revenue upon customer acceptance of the product. Payment terms are
negotiated on a case-by-case basis and these payment percentages and terms may
differ for each customer.
Sales
revenue represents the invoiced value of goods, net of value-added tax (VAT).
The Company’s products sold and services provided in the PRC are subject to VAT
of 17% of the gross sales price. This VAT may be offset by VAT paid by the
Company on raw materials and other materials included in the cost of producing
their finished product. The Company recorded VAT payable and VAT receivable net
of payments in the financial statements. The VAT tax return is filed offsetting
the payables against the receivables.
Cost
of Goods Sold
Cost of
goods sold consists primarily of material costs, labor costs and related
overhead, which are directly attributable to the products and other indirect
costs that benefit all products. Write-down of inventory to lower of cost or
market is also recorded in cost of goods sold.
Research
and Development
Research
and development costs are related primarily to the Company’s development and
testing of its new technologies that are used in the manufacturing of
bellows-related products. Research and development costs are expensed as
incurred. For the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, research and
development was $66,582 and $0, respectively. Research and development was
included in general and administrative expenses.
Subsidy
Income
Subsidy
income is a Science and Technology Support Grant from the Administrative
Committee of Liaoning Province Tieling Economic & Technological Development
Zone to attract businesses with high-tech products to such zone. The grant was
without any conditions and restrictions, not required to be repaid, and was
exempt from income tax in 2008. The grant is determined based on the investment
made by the Company, its floor space occupied in such zone, and certain taxes
paid by the Company. For 2009 and 2008, the Company received $240,465 and
$493,412 in subsidy income, respectively.
LIAONING
CREATIVE BELLOWS CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER
31, 2009 AND 2008
Basic
and Diluted Earnings per Share (EPS)
The
Company is a limited company formed under the laws of the PRC. Similar to
limited liability companies (LLC) in the United States, limited companies in the
PRC do not issue shares to the owners. The owners are called shareholders,
however. Ownership interest is determined in proportion to capital contributed.
Accordingly, earnings per share data are not presented.
Concentration
of Credit Risk
Financial
instruments that potentially subject the Company to credit risk consist
primarily of accounts and other receivables. The Company does not require
collateral or other security to support these receivables. The Company conducts
periodic reviews of its clients’ financial condition and customer payment
practices to minimize collection risk on accounts receivable.
The
operations of the Company are located in the PRC. Accordingly, the Company’s
business, financial condition and results of operations may be influenced by the
political, economic and legal environments in the PRC, as well as by the general
state of the PRC economy.
Statement
of Cash Flows
In
accordance with SFAS 95, “Statement of Cash Flows,” codified in FASB ASC Topic
230, cash flows from the Company’s operations are calculated based upon local
currencies. As a result, amounts related to assets and liabilities reported on
the statement of cash flows may not necessarily agree with changes in the
corresponding balances on the balance sheet.
Fair
Value of Financial Instruments
Certain
of the Company’s financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents,
accounts receivable, other receivables, accounts payable, accrued liabilities
and short-term debt, have carrying amounts that approximate their fair values
due to their short maturities.
ASC Topic
820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” requires disclosure of the fair
value of financial instruments held by the Company. ASC Topic 825, “Financial
Instruments,” defines fair value and establishes a three-level valuation
hierarchy for disclosures of fair value measurement that enhances disclosure
requirements for fair value measures. The carrying amounts reported in the
consolidated balance sheets for receivables and current liabilities each qualify
as financial instruments and are a reasonable estimate of their fair values
because of the short period of time between the origination of such instruments
and their expected realization and their current market rate of interest. The
three levels of valuation hierarchy are defined as follows:
·
|
Level
1 inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for
identical assets or liabilities in active
markets.
|
·
|
Level
2 inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar
assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable
for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for
substantially the full term of the financial
instrument.
|
·
|
Level
3 inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to
the fair value measurement.
|
The
Company analyzes all financial instruments with features of both liabilities and
equity under ASC 480, “Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity,” and ASC
815.
As of
December 31, 2009 and 2008, the Company did not identify any assets and
liabilities required to be presented on the balance sheet at fair
value.
Foreign
Currency Translation and Transactions
The
accompanying consolidated financial statements are presented in United States
Dollars (“USD”). The Company’s functional currency is RMB, which is translated
into USD for balance sheet accounts using the current exchange rates in effect
as of the balance sheet date and for revenue and expense accounts using the
average exchange rate during the fiscal year. The translation adjustments are
recorded as a separate component of stockholders’ equity, captioned accumulated
other comprehensive income (loss). Gains and losses resulting from transactions
denominated in foreign currencies are included in other income (expense) in the
consolidated statements of operations. There were no significant fluctuations in
the exchange rate for the conversion of RMB to USD after the balance sheet
date.
LIAONING
CREATIVE BELLOWS CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER
31, 2009 AND 2008
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
The
Company uses SFAS 130 “Reporting Comprehensive Income” (codified in FASB ASC
Topic 220). Comprehensive income is comprised of net income and all changes to
the statements of stockholders’ equity, except those due to investments by
stockholders, changes in paid-in capital and distributions to stockholders.
Comprehensive income for the period since inception of business through December
31, 2009, included net income and foreign currency translation
adjustments.
Segment
Reporting
SFAS 131,
“Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information” (codified
in FASB ASC Topic 280), requires use of the “management approach” model for
segment reporting. The management approach model is based on the way a company’s
management organizes segments within the company for making operating decisions
and assessing performance. Reportable segments are based on products and
services, geography, legal structure, management structure or any other manner
in which management disaggregates a company.
Management
determined that all of its product lines – wind towers, bellows expansion joints
and pressure vessels – constituted a single reportable segment in accordance
with ASC 280. The Company operates exclusively in one business: the design and
manufacture of highly engineered clean technology metal components for heavy
industry. The manufacturing processes for each of our products, principally the
rolling and welding of raw steel materials, make use of the same pool of
production workers and engineering talent for design, fabrication, assembly and
testing. Our products are characterized and marketed by their ability to
withstand temperature, pressure, structural load and other environmental
factors. Our products are used by major electrical utilities and large-scale
industrial companies in China specializing in heavy industry, and our sales
force sells our products directly to these companies, who utilize our components
in their finished products. All of our long-lived assets for production are
located in our facilities in Tieling, Liaoning Province, China, and operate
within the same environmental, safety and quality regulations governing
industrial component manufacturing companies. We established our subsidiary,
Creative Wind Power, solely for the purpose of marketing and selling our wind
towers, which constitute the structural support cylinder for an industrial wind
turbine installation. Management believes that the economic characteristics of
our product lines, specifically costs and gross margin, will be similar as
production increases and labor continues to be shared across
products.
As a
result, management views the Company’s business and operations for all product
lines as a blended gross margin when determining future growth, return on
investment and cash flows. Accordingly, management has concluded the Company had
one reportable segment in accordance with ASC 280 because (i) all of our
products are created with similar production processes, in the same facilities,
under the same regulatory environment and sold to similar customers using
similar distribution systems; and (ii) gross margins of all product lines have
and should continue to converge.
Following
is a summary of sales by products for the years ended December 31, 2009 and
2008:
|
|
For The Year Ended December 31,
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
Revenues
from product lines
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bellows
expansion joints
|
|
$ |
1,793,700 |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
Pressure
vessels
|
|
|
937,254 |
|
|
|
- |
|
Wind
towers
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
$ |
2,730,954 |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
New
Accounting Pronouncements
In
October 2009, the FASB issued an Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) regarding
accounting for own-share lending arrangements in contemplation of convertible
debt issuance or other financing. This ASU requires that at the date of issuance
of the shares in a share-lending arrangement entered into in contemplation of a
convertible debt offering or other financing, the shares issued shall be
measured at fair value and be recognized as an issuance cost, with an offset to
additional paid-in capital. Further, loaned shares are excluded from basic and
diluted earnings per share unless default of the share-lending arrangement
occurs, at which time the loaned shares would be included in the basic and
diluted earnings-per-share calculation. This ASU is effective for fiscal years
beginning on or after December 15, 2009, and interim periods within those fiscal
years for arrangements outstanding as of the beginning of those fiscal years.
The adoption of this ASU will not have a material impact on the Company’s
consolidated financial statements.
LIAONING
CREATIVE BELLOWS CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER
31, 2009 AND 2008
In August
2009, the FASB issued an Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) regarding measuring
liabilities at fair value. This ASU provides additional guidance clarifying the
measurement of liabilities at fair value in circumstances in which a quoted
price in an active market for the identical liability is not available; under
those circumstances, a reporting entity is required to measure fair value using
one or more of valuation techniques, as defined. This ASU is effective for the
first reporting period, including interim periods, beginning after the issuance
of this ASU. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on the
Company’s consolidated financial statements.
On July
1, 2009, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2009-01,
“Topic 105 – Generally Accepted Accounting Principles – amendments based on
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 168, The FASB Accounting
Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles” (“ASU No. 2009-01”). ASU No. 2009-01 re-defines authoritative GAAP
for nongovernmental entities to be only comprised of the FASB Accounting
Standards Codification (“Codification”) and, for SEC registrants, guidance
issued by the SEC. The Codification is a reorganization and compilation of all
then-existing authoritative GAAP for nongovernmental entities, except for
guidance issued by the SEC. The Codification is amended to effect non-SEC
changes to authoritative GAAP. Adoption of ASU No. 2009-01 only changed the
referencing convention of GAAP in Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements.
In May
2009, the FASB issued SFAS 165, “Subsequent Events” (“SFAS 165”) codified in
FASB ASC Topic 855-10-05, which provides guidance to establish general standards
of accounting for and disclosures of events that occur after the balance sheet
date but before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued.
SFAS 165 also requires entities to evaluate the subsequent events through the
date the financial statements are issued. SFAS 165 is effective for interim and
annual periods ending after June 15, 2009, and accordingly, the Company adopted
this pronouncement during the second quarter of 2009. The Company evaluated
subsequent events through the date that the financial statements were
issued.
In April
2009, the FASB issued FSP No. SFAS 107-1 and APB 28-1, “Interim Disclosures
about Fair Value of Financial Instruments,” which is codified in FASB ASC Topic
825-10-50. This FSP essentially expands the disclosure about fair value of
financial instruments that were previously required only annually to also be
required for interim period reporting. In addition, the FSP requires certain
additional disclosures regarding the methods and significant assumptions used to
estimate the fair value of financial instruments. These additional disclosures
are required beginning with the quarter ending June 30, 2009. This FSP had no
material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or
cash flows.
In April
2009, the FASB issued FSP No. FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2, “Recognition and
Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments,” which is codified in FASB ASC
Topic 320-10. This FSP modifies the requirements for recognizing
other-than-temporarily impaired debt securities and changes the existing
impairment model for such securities. The FSP also requires additional
disclosures for both annual and interim periods with respect to both debt and
equity securities. Under the FSP, impairment of debt securities will be
considered other-than-temporary if an entity (1) intends to sell the security,
(2) more likely than not will be required to sell the security before recovering
its cost, or (3) does not expect to recover the security’s entire amortized cost
basis (even if the entity does not intend to sell). The FSP further indicates
that, depending on which of the above factor(s) causes the impairment to be
considered other-than-temporary, (1) the entire shortfall of the security’s fair
value versus its amortized cost basis or (2) only the credit loss portion would
be recognized in earnings while the remaining shortfall (if any) would be
recorded in other comprehensive income. FSP 115-2 requires entities to initially
apply the provisions of the standard to previously other-than-temporarily
impaired debt securities existing as of the date of initial adoption by making a
cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the
period of adoption. The cumulative-effect adjustment potentially reclassifies
the noncredit portion of a previously other-than-temporarily impaired debt
security held as of the date of initial adoption from retained earnings to
accumulate other comprehensive income. The Company adopted FSP No. SFAS 115-2
and SFAS 124-2 beginning April 1, 2009. This FSP had no material impact on the
Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In April
2009, the FASB issued FSP No. SFAS 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the
Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly
Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP No. SFAS
157-4”). FSP No. SFAS 157-4, which is codified in FASB ASC Topics 820-10-35-51
and 820-10-50-2, provides additional guidance for estimating fair value and
emphasizes that even if there has been a significant decrease in the volume and
level of activity for the asset or liability and regardless of the valuation
technique(s) used, the objective of a fair value measurement remains the same.
The Company adopted FSP No. SFAS 157-4 beginning April 1, 2009. This FSP had no
material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or
cash flows.
FASB ASC
820-10 establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures
about fair value measurements. The changes to current practice resulting from
the application of this standard relate to the definition of fair value, the
methods used to measure fair value, and the expanded disclosures about fair
value measurements. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after
November 15, 2007; however, it provides a one-year deferral of the effective
date for non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities, except those that
are recognized or disclosed in the financial statements at fair value at least
annually. The Company adopted this standard for financial assets and financial
liabilities and nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities disclosed or
recognized at fair value on a recurring basis (at least annually) as of June 10,
2009. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on its
financial statements.
LIAONING
CREATIVE BELLOWS CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER
31, 2009 AND 2008
FASB ASC
820-10 provides additional guidance for Fair Value Measurements when the volume
and level of activity for the asset or liability has significantly decreased.
This standard is effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after
June 15, 2009. The adoption of this standard did not have a material effect on
its financial statements.
FASB ASC
805 establishes principles and requirements for how an acquirer recognizes and
measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the
liabilities assumed, any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree and the
goodwill acquired. This standard also establishes disclosure requirements to
enable the evaluation of the nature and financial effects of the business
combination. This standard was adopted by the Company beginning June 10, 2009,
and will change the accounting for business combinations on a prospective
basis.
FASB ASC
350-30 and 275-10 amend the factors that should be considered in developing
renewal or extension assumptions used to determine the useful life of a
recognized intangible asset. This standard is effective for financial statements
issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods
within those fiscal years. Early adoption is prohibited. The adoption of this
standard did not have any impact on the Company’s financial
statements.
FASB ASC
825-10 requires disclosures about the fair value of financial instruments for
interim reporting periods. This standard is effective for interim reporting
periods ending after June 15, 2009. The adoption of this standard did not have a
material impact on the Company’s financial statements.
FASB ASC
320-10 amends the other-than-temporary impairment guidance for debt and equity
securities. This standard is effective for interim and annual reporting periods
ending after June 15, 2009. The adoption of this standard did not have a
material effect on its financial statements.
As of
December 31, 2009, the FASB has issued ASU through No. 2009-17. None of the ASUs
has had an impact on the Company’s financial statements.
Recently
Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
As of
December 31, 2009, there are no recently issued accounting standards not yet
adopted that would have a material effect on the Company’s financial
statements.
3.
OTHER RECEIVABLES
Other
receivables consisted of the following at December 31, 2009 and
2008:
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
Short
term advance to third parties
|
|
$
|
254,243
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
Deposits
for bidding
|
|
|
271,236
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Deposit
for patent
|
|
|
22,261
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Other
|
|
|
2,729
|
|
|
|
64
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
550,469
|
|
|
$
|
64
|
|
The short
term advance to third parties is interest free and was due within one
year.
4.
INVENTORIES
Inventories
consisted of the following at December 31, 2009 and 2008:
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
Raw
material
|
|
$
|
131,988
|
|
|
$
|
1,235
|
|
Finished
goods
|
|
|
6,416
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Work
in process
|
|
|
31,303
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
169,707
|
|
|
$
|
1,235
|
|
LIAONING
CREATIVE BELLOWS CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER
31, 2009 AND 2008
5.
LONG TERM INVESTMENT
On June
10, 2009, Creative Bellows entered into an investment with a Credit Union and
purchased 600,000 Credit Union shares for $87,872. As a result, Creative Bellows
became a 0.57% shareholder of the Credit Union. The Company accounted for this
investment using the cost method. There was no significant impairment of
investment as at December 31, 2009.
6.
PREPAYMENT
Prepayment
mainly represented prepaid land occupancy fee to the inhabitants of the land as
a result of the Company’s planned future use of the land for constructing a
manufacturing plant.
7.
CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS
Construction
in progress represented the amount paid for construction of ancillary facilities
for a manufacturing plant.
8.
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
Property
and equipment consisted of the following at December 31, 2009 and
2008:
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
Equipment
|
|
$
|
35,687
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
Vehicle
|
|
|
4,394
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Office
equipment
|
|
|
15,032
|
|
|
|
2,508
|
|
Total
|
|
|
55,113
|
|
|
|
2,508
|
|
Accumulated
depreciation
|
|
|
(2,249
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
Net
value
|
|
$
|
52,864
|
|
|
$
|
2,508
|
|
Depreciation
expense for the years December 31, 2009 and 2008, was $2,249 and $0,
respectively.
9.
LAND USE RIGHT
All land
in the PRC is government-owned and cannot be sold to any individual or company.
However, the government grants the user a “land use right” to use the land. The
Company has the right to use the land for 50 years and amortizes the right on a
straight-line basis over 50 years.
Land use
right as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, was:
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
Land
use right
|
|
$
|
3,640,028
|
|
|
$
|
3,636,620
|
|
Less:
Accumulated amortization
|
|
|
(103,134
|
)
|
|
|
(30,305
|
)
|
Net
|
|
$
|
3,536,894
|
|
|
$
|
3,606,315
|
|
Amortization
expense of intangible assets for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, was
$72,770 and $29,823. Annual amortization expense for the next five years is
expected to be as follows:
2010
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
2012
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2014
|
|
|
Thereafter
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
73,000 |
|
|
$ |
73,000 |
|
|
$ |
73,000 |
|
|
$ |
73,000 |
|
|
$ |
73,000 |
|
|
$ |
3,172,000 |
|
10.
OTHER PAYABLES
Other
payables mainly consisted of short term borrowings from the third parties
bearing no interest and due within a year, which were $747,759 and $929,682 at
December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
LIAONING
CREATIVE BELLOWS CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER
31, 2009 AND 2008
11.
SHORT TERM LOANS
On June
2, 2009, the Company borrowed $1,391,289 and $805,483 from two Credit Unions.
Both of the loans bore interest of 10.459% with maturity dates on May 26, 2010.
These loans were not subject to any covenants and were paid in full in August
2010.
On
December 31, 2009, the Company borrowed $951,935 and $73,225 from two Credit
Unions. Both of the loans bore interest of 9.558% with maturity dates on May 26,
2010. These loans were not subject to any covenants and were paid in full in
August 2010.
All the
loans were collateralized by the Company’s land use right, building and other
long-lived assets.
12.
TAXES PAYABLE
Taxes
payable consisted of the following at December 31, 2009 and 2008:
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
Value
added tax
|
|
$
|
142,957
|
|
|
$
|
(4,581
|
)
|
Income
tax
|
|
|
267,324
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Land
use tax
|
|
|
55,343
|
|
|
|
55,291
|
|
Other
tax
|
|
|
969
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
466,593
|
|
|
$
|
50,710
|
|
13.
MAJOR CUSTOMERS AND VENDORS
Four
customers accounted for 51% of sales for 2009, and each customer accounted for
19%, 12%, 10% and 10% of sales, respectively. At December 31, 2009, the total
receivable balance due from these customers was $442,625.
Two
vendors accounted for 40% of purchases for 2009, and each vendor accounted for
25% and 15% of purchases, respectively. At December 31, 2009, the total payable
due to these vendors was $84,018.
14.
INCOME TAX
Effective
January 1, 2008, the PRC government implemented a new corporate income tax law
with a maximum corporate income tax rate of 25%. The Company is governed by the
Income Tax Law of the PRC for privately run enterprises, which are generally
subject to tax at a rate of 25% on income reported in the financial statements
after appropriate tax adjustments.
Creative
Bellows and Creative Wind Power generated substantially all of their net income
from their PRC operations. Creative Bellows and Creative Wind Power’s effective
income tax rate for 2009 was 25%.
For 2008,
subsidy income was exempted from income tax (See Note 2). Net income for 2008
would have been reduced by $89,000 to $266,000 had the subsidy income was not
tax exempted.
The
following table reconciles the U.S. statutory rates to the Company’s effective
tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2009 and 2008:
|
|
For The Year Ending December 31,
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
US
statutory rates
|
|
|
34.0
|
%
|
|
|
34.0
|
%
|
Tax
rate difference
|
|
|
(9.0
|
)%
|
|
|
(9.0
|
)%
|
Other
|
|
|
0.3
|
%
|
|
|
-
|
|
Tax
exemption
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(25.0)
|
%
|
Effective
income tax rate
|
|
|
25.3
|
%
|
|
|
-
|
|
There
were no material temporary differences on deferred tax as of December 31, 2009
and 2008.
LIAONING
CREATIVE BELLOWS CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER
31, 2009 AND 2008
15.
STATUTORY RESERVES
Pursuant
to the corporate law of the PRC effective January 1, 2006, PRC subsidiaries of
the Company are required to maintain one statutory reserve by appropriating from
its after-tax profit before declaration or payment of dividends. The statutory
reserve represents restricted retained earnings.
Surplus reserve
fund
The PRC
subsidiaries of the Company are required to transfer 10% of their net income, as
determined under PRC accounting rules and regulations, to a statutory surplus
reserve fund until such reserve balance reaches 50% of the Company’s registered
capital. The Company had $393,578 and $308,949 in this reserve at December 31,
2009 and 2008.
The
surplus reserve fund is non-distributable other than during liquidation and can
be used to fund previous years’ losses, if any, and may be utilized for business
expansion or converted into share capital by issuing new shares to existing
shareholders in proportion to their shareholding or by increasing the par value
of the shares currently held by them, provided that the remaining reserve
balance after such issue is not less than 25% of the registered
capital.
Common welfare
fund
Common
welfare fund is a voluntary fund into which the Company can elect to transfer 5%
to 10% of its net income. The Company did not make any contribution to this fund
in 2009 and 2008.
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. This fund is non-distributable other than
upon liquidation.
16.
COMMITMENT
On
September 21, 2009, the Company entered into a construction contract with a
local authority, the Administration Committee for Liaoning Special Vehicle
Production Base (“LSVPB”), to build a plant for the Company. LSVPB is
responsible for the construction of the main body of the plant and the Company
is responsible for the construction of certain infrastructure for the plant,
including plumbing, heating and electrical systems. The plant has an estimated
area of 8,947 square meters with construction costs estimated at RMB 1,350
($200) per square meter. The final cost of construction will be determined based
on actual square meters built.
LSVPB is
responsible for hiring a qualified construction team according to the Company’s
approved design and the Company must approve any material changes to the design
during construction. LSVPB is also responsible for site survey, quality
supervision and completion of inspection, and transfer of all construction
completion records to the Company. Upon completion of its ownership
registration, the Company is required to pledge the plant as collateral for
payment by the Company to LSVPB of approximately $1,802,391 (RMB 12,078,000) in
plant construction cost. The pledge will terminate upon payment in full by the
Company.
The
Company will pay LSVPB for the cost of the project in five equal annual
installment payments in October of each year starting October 2010. The Company
is not required to pay interest. Ownership of the plant will transfer to the
Company upon payment in full by the Company. The default penalty will be 0.5% of
the amount outstanding, compounded daily, in the event of a payment default.
LSVPB has the right to foreclose on the plant in the event that payments are in
arrears for more than two years, in which case all prior payments made by the
Company will be treated as liquidated damages by LSVPB.
The
Company recorded the cost of construction at the present value of the five
annual payments by using imputed interest of 9% when the Company started using
the plant. Amortization of the cost commenced from the date of occupation and
use. The Company started using the plant on August 30, 2010.
The
Company expects to file for ownership registration by the end of this year or
beginning of 2011.
17.
OPERATING RISKS
The
Company’s operations in the PRC are subject to specific considerations and
significant risks not typically associated with companies in the North America
and Western Europe. These include risks associated with, among others, the
political, economic and legal environments and foreign currency exchange. The
Company’s results may be adversely affected by changes in governmental policies
with respect to laws and regulations, anti-inflationary measures, currency
conversion and remittance abroad, and rates and methods of taxation, among other
things.
LIAONING
CREATIVE BELLOWS CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER
31, 2009 AND 2008
The
Company’s sales, purchases and expenses transactions are denominated in RMB and
all of the Company’s assets and liabilities are also denominated in RMB. The RMB
is not freely convertible into foreign currencies under the current law. In
China, foreign exchange transactions are required by law to be transacted only
by authorized financial institutions. Remittances in currencies other than RMB
may require certain supporting documentation in order to affect the
remittance.
18.
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On June
18, 2010, Everton Capital Corporation, a U.S. shell company, changed its name to
CleanTech Innovations, Inc. (“CleanTech”) and authorized an 8-for-1 forward
split of its common stock, effective July 2, 2010. Prior to the forward split,
CleanTech had 5,501,000 shares of common stock outstanding, and, after giving
effect to the forward split, CleanTech had 44,008,000 shares of common stock
outstanding. The effect of the forward stock split was retroactively reflected
for the periods presented.
On July
2, 2010, the Company signed a share exchange agreement with CleanTech, whereby
the Company’s shareholders received 15,122,000 shares in CleanTech. Concurrent
with the share exchange agreement, CleanTech’s principal shareholder cancelled
40,000,000 shares in CleanTech for $40,000, which was charged to additional paid
in capital. The $40,000 payment reflected the fair value of the shares in the
pre-acquisition company, which was a non-operating public shell with no trading
market for its common stock. The cancelled shares were retired and, for
accounting purposes, the shares were treated as not having been outstanding for
any period presented. CleanTech had 4,008,000 shares outstanding after the
cancellation of the shares. After giving effect to the foregoing transactions,
the shareholders of Creative Bellows owned 79.05% of the 19,130,000 shares
outstanding of CleanTech. Simultaneously with the share exchange agreement,
CleanTech changed its year end from August to December. For accounting purposes,
the transaction was accounted for as a recapitalization of Creative Bellows as
the Creative Bellows’ shareholders own the majority of the shares outstanding
and will exercise significant influence over the operating and financial
policies of the consolidated entity. Prior to the acquisition of Creative
Bellows, CleanTech was a non-operating public shell. Pursuant to SEC rules, the
merger or acquisition of a private operating company into a non-operating public
shell with nominal net assets is considered a capital transaction, rather than a
business combination. Accordingly, for accounting purposes, the transaction was
treated as a reverse acquisition and recapitalization.
On July
12, 2010, CleanTech completed a closing of a private placement of Units (as
defined below) pursuant to which CleanTech sold 3,333,322 Units at $3.00 per
Unit for $10,000,000. Each “Unit” consisted of one share of CleanTech’s common
stock and a three-year warrant to purchase 15% of one share of CleanTech’s
common stock at $3.00 per share. The warrants are immediately exercisable,
expire on the third anniversary of their issuance, and entitle the purchasers of
the Units to purchase up to 499,978 shares of CleanTech’s common stock at $3.00
per share. The warrants may be called by CleanTech at any time after (i) the
registration statement registering the common stock underlying the warrants
becomes effective, (ii) the common stock is listed on a national securities
exchange and (iii) the trading price of the common stock exceeds $4.00.
CleanTech also issued warrants to purchase 333,332 shares of common stock to the
placement agents in the offering. The warrants granted to these placement agents
had the same terms and conditions as the warrants granted in the offering. The
warrants are exercisable into a fixed number of shares, solely redeemable by
CleanTech and not redeemable by warrant holders. Accordingly, the warrants are
classified as equity instruments. CleanTech accounted for the warrants issued to
the investors and placement agents based on the fair value method under ASC
Topic 505. The fair value of the warrants was calculated using the Black Scholes
Model and the following assumptions: estimated life of three years, volatility
of 147%, risk free interest rate of 1.89%, and dividend yield of 0%. No estimate
of forfeitures was made as CleanTech has a short history of granting options and
warrants. The fair value of the warrants at grant date was $5,903,228. CleanTech
received net proceeds of $8.4 million from this private placement. The
commission and legal cost associated with this offering was $1.6
million.
CLEANTECH
INNOVATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED
BALANCE SHEETS
|
|
September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)
|
|
|
December 31, 2009
|
|
ASSETS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CURRENT
ASSETS:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
and equivalents
|
|
$ |
397,876 |
|
|
$ |
1,295,145 |
|
Restricted
cash
|
|
|
1,344,235 |
|
|
|
- |
|
Accounts
receivable
|
|
|
11,056,451 |
|
|
|
1,320,899 |
|
Other
receivables and deposits
|
|
|
2,471,361 |
|
|
|
550,469 |
|
Retentions
receivable
|
|
|
2,000,807 |
|
|
|
57,088 |
|
Advance
to suppliers
|
|
|
270,719 |
|
|
|
11,245 |
|
Inventories
|
|
|
1,029,778 |
|
|
|
169,707 |
|
Notes
receivable
|
|
|
89,538 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
current assets
|
|
|
18,660,765 |
|
|
|
3,404,553 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NON
CURRENT ASSETS:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long
term investment
|
|
|
89,538 |
|
|
|
87,872 |
|
Retentions
receivable
|
|
|
832,152 |
|
|
|
63,234 |
|
Prepayments
|
|
|
313,308 |
|
|
|
254,940 |
|
Construction
in progress
|
|
|
997,194 |
|
|
|
2,326,460 |
|
Property
and equipment, net
|
|
|
6,699,289 |
|
|
|
52,864 |
|
Intangible
assets
|
|
|
3,623,595 |
|
|
|
3,536,894 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
non current assets
|
|
|
12,555,076 |
|
|
|
6,322,264 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL
ASSETS
|
|
$ |
31,215,841 |
|
|
$ |
9,726,817 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES
AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CURRENT
LIABILITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts
payable
|
|
$ |
4,116,853 |
|
|
$ |
518,392 |
|
Other
payables and accrued liabilities
|
|
|
400,541 |
|
|
|
747,759 |
|
Unearned
revenue
|
|
|
239,617 |
|
|
|
202,812 |
|
Short
term loans
|
|
|
3,969,498 |
|
|
|
3,221,932 |
|
Taxes
payable
|
|
|
1,835,777 |
|
|
|
466,593 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
current liabilities
|
|
|
10,562,286 |
|
|
|
5,157,488 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long
term payable, net of unamortized interest
|
|
|
1,167,848 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
Liabilities
|
|
|
11,730,134 |
|
|
|
5,157,488 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CONTIGENCY
AND COMMITMENT
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
STOCKHOLDERS'
EQUITY:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Preferred
stock, $0.00001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued
and outstanding as of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009,
respectively
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common
stock, $0.00001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 22,463,322 and
15,122,000 shares issued and outstanding as of September
30, 2010, and December 31, 2009, respectively
|
|
|
224 |
|
|
|
151 |
|
Paid
in capital
|
|
|
11,976,664 |
|
|
|
358,939 |
|
Statutory
reserve fund
|
|
|
697,665 |
|
|
|
393,578 |
|
Accumulated
other comprehensive income
|
|
|
684,977 |
|
|
|
289,383 |
|
Retained
earnings
|
|
|
6,126,177 |
|
|
|
3,527,278 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
stockholders' equity
|
|
|
19,485,707 |
|
|
|
4,569,329 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
|
|
$ |
31,215,841 |
|
|
$ |
9,726,817 |
|
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
CLEANTECH
INNOVATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
|
|
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
|
|
|
THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
|
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
sales
|
|
$ |
14,739,702 |
|
|
$ |
978,623 |
|
|
$ |
13,056,465 |
|
|
$ |
706,228 |
|
Cost
of goods sold
|
|
|
10,519,685 |
|
|
|
478,343 |
|
|
|
9,324,522 |
|
|
|
318,407 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross
profit
|
|
|
4,220,017 |
|
|
|
500,280 |
|
|
|
3,731,943 |
|
|
|
387,821 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating
expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling
|
|
|
207,756 |
|
|
|
15,190 |
|
|
|
100,321 |
|
|
|
7,814 |
|
General
and administrative
|
|
|
804,446 |
|
|
|
226,446 |
|
|
|
440,053 |
|
|
|
100,953 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
operating expenses
|
|
|
1,012,202 |
|
|
|
241,636 |
|
|
|
540,374 |
|
|
|
108,767 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income
from operations
|
|
|
3,207,815 |
|
|
|
258,644 |
|
|
|
3,191,569 |
|
|
|
279,054 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-operating
income (expense)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest
income
|
|
|
5,436 |
|
|
|
410 |
|
|
|
2,088 |
|
|
|
157 |
|
Subsidy
income
|
|
|
1,009,940 |
|
|
|
211,788 |
|
|
|
2,644 |
|
|
|
33,820 |
|
Other
expenses
|
|
|
(59,258 |
) |
|
|
(315 |
) |
|
|
(15,797 |
) |
|
|
(170 |
) |
Interest
expense
|
|
|
(264,162 |
) |
|
|
(75,672 |
) |
|
|
(50,576 |
) |
|
|
(59,217 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
non-operating income (loss)
|
|
|
691,956 |
|
|
|
136,211 |
|
|
|
(61,641 |
) |
|
|
(25,410 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income
before income tax
|
|
|
3,899,771 |
|
|
|
394,855 |
|
|
|
3,129,928 |
|
|
|
253,644 |
|
Income
tax expense
|
|
|
(996,785 |
) |
|
|
(98,714 |
) |
|
|
(808,059 |
) |
|
|
(62,109 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
Income
|
|
|
2,902,986 |
|
|
|
296,141 |
|
|
|
2,321,869 |
|
|
|
191,535 |
|
Foreign
currency translation
|
|
|
395,594 |
|
|
|
3,362 |
|
|
|
351,325 |
|
|
|
2,191 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive
Income
|
|
$ |
3,298,580 |
|
|
$ |
299,503 |
|
|
$ |
2,673,194 |
|
|
$ |
193,726 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
weighted average shares outstanding
|
|
|
17,447,008 |
|
|
|
15,122,000 |
|
|
|
22,021,207 |
|
|
|
15,122,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted
weighted average shares outstanding
|
|
|
17,609,141 |
|
|
|
15,122,000 |
|
|
|
22,502,319 |
|
|
|
15,122,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
earnings per share
|
|
$ |
0.17 |
|
|
$ |
0.02 |
|
|
$ |
0.11 |
|
|
$ |
0.01 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted
earnings per share
|
|
$ |
0.16 |
|
|
$ |
0.02 |
|
|
$ |
0.10 |
|
|
$ |
0.01 |
|
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
CLEANTECH
INNOVATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
|
|
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
|
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH
FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
income
|
|
$ |
2,902,986 |
|
|
$ |
296,141 |
|
Adjustments
to reconcile net income to net cash
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
used
in operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation
and amortization
|
|
|
150,344 |
|
|
|
56,997 |
|
Stock
options expense
|
|
|
90,007 |
|
|
|
|
|
(Increase)
decrease in current assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts
receivable
|
|
|
(9,625,524 |
) |
|
|
(636,464 |
) |
Retentions
receivable
|
|
|
(2,668,267 |
) |
|
|
(39,926 |
) |
Other
receivables and deposits
|
|
|
(1,880,785 |
) |
|
|
(1,406,736 |
) |
Advance
to suppliers
|
|
|
(255,235 |
) |
|
|
(19,042 |
) |
Prepayment
|
|
|
(52,702 |
) |
|
|
(257,768 |
) |
Note
receivable
|
|
|
(22,331 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
Inventories
|
|
|
(843,547 |
) |
|
|
(339,603 |
) |
Restricted
cash
|
|
|
(1,323,360 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
Increase
(decrease) in current liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts
payable
|
|
|
3,532,902 |
|
|
|
189,496 |
|
Other
payables and accrued liabilities
|
|
|
(710,668 |
) |
|
|
190,746 |
|
Unearned
revenue
|
|
|
32,447 |
|
|
|
172,729 |
|
Taxes
payable
|
|
|
1,339,210 |
|
|
|
121,901 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
cash used in operating activities
|
|
|
(9,334,523 |
) |
|
|
(1,671,529 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH
FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Construction
in progress
|
|
|
(876,207 |
) |
|
|
(195,698 |
) |
Acquisition
of property & equipment
|
|
|
(2,081,322 |
) |
|
|
(27,598 |
) |
Acquisition
of intangible assets
|
|
|
(74,988 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
Long
term investment
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(87,821 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
cash used in investing activities
|
|
|
(3,032,517 |
) |
|
|
(311,117 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH
FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Contribution
by shareholders
|
|
|
2,426,287 |
|
|
|
- |
|
Issuance
of common stock
|
|
|
8,253,471 |
|
|
|
- |
|
Proceeds
from short term loans
|
|
|
9,473,013 |
|
|
|
2,195,518 |
|
Repayment
of short term loans
|
|
|
(8,797,218 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
cash provided by financing activities
|
|
|
11,355,553 |
|
|
|
2,195,518 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
EFFECT
OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGE ON CASH & EQUIVALENTS
|
|
|
114,218 |
|
|
|
118 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NET
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH & EQUIVALENTS
|
|
|
(897,269 |
) |
|
|
212,990 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH
& EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
|
|
|
1,295,145 |
|
|
|
25,855 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH
& EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD
|
|
$ |
397,876 |
|
|
$ |
238,845 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental
Cash flow data:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income
tax paid
|
|
$ |
869,186 |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
Interest
paid
|
|
$ |
264,162 |
|
|
$ |
75,672 |
|
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
CLEANTECH
INNOVATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER
30, 2010 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2009
1.
ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
CleanTech
Innovations, Inc., formerly known as Everton Capital Corporation (the “Company”
or “CleanTech”), was incorporated on May 9, 2006, in the State of Nevada.
Through its wholly owned operating subsidiaries in China, the Company designs,
manufactures, tests and sells structural towers for on-land and off-shore wind
turbines and manufactures patented, specialty metal products that require
advanced manufacturing and engineering capabilities, including bellows expansion
joints and connecting bend pipes used for waste heat recycling in steel
production and in ultra-high-voltage electricity transmission grids, as well as
industrial pressure vessels.
The
Company authorized an 8-for-1 forward split of its common stock effective July
2, 2010. Prior to the forward split, CleanTech had 5,501,000 shares of common
stock outstanding, and, after giving effect to the forward split, CleanTech had
44,008,000 shares of common stock outstanding. The effect of the forward stock
split was retroactively reflected for all periods presented.
On July
2, 2010, the Company signed a share exchange agreement with Liaoning Creative
Bellows Co., Ltd. (“Creative Bellows”) and the shareholders of Creative Bellows,
whereby the Creative Bellows’ shareholders received 15,122,000 shares in
CleanTech. Concurrent with the share exchange agreement, CleanTech’s principal
shareholder cancelled 40,000,000 shares in CleanTech for $40,000, which was
charged to additional paid in capital. The $40,000 payment reflected the fair
value of the shares in the pre-acquisition company, which was a non-operating
public shell with no trading market for its common stock. The cancelled shares
were retired and, for accounting purposes, the shares were treated as not having
been outstanding for any period presented. CleanTech had 4,008,000 shares
outstanding after the cancellation of the shares. After giving effect to the
foregoing transactions, the shareholders of Creative Bellows owned 79.05% of the
19,130,000 shares outstanding of CleanTech. Simultaneously with the share
exchange agreement, CleanTech changed its year end from August to
December. For accounting purposes, the transaction was accounted for as a
recapitalization of Creative Bellows as the Creative Bellows’ shareholders own
the majority of the shares outstanding and will exercise significant influence
over the operating and financial policies of the consolidated
entity.
Prior to
the acquisition of Creative Bellows, CleanTech was a non-operating public shell.
Pursuant to Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") rules, the merger or
acquisition of a private operating company into a non-operating public shell
with nominal net assets is considered a capital transaction, rather than a
business combination. Accordingly, for accounting purposes, the transaction was
treated as a reverse acquisition and recapitalization, and pro-forma information
is not presented.
Creative
Bellows was incorporated in Liaoning Province, People’s Republic of China
(“PRC”) on September 17, 2007. Creative Bellows designs and manufactures bellows
expansion joints, pressure vessels, wind tower components for wind turbines and
other fabricated metal specialty products. On May 26, 2009, three individual
shareholders, who were also the shareholders of Creative Bellows, established
Liaoning Creative Wind Power Equipment Co., Ltd (“Creative Wind Power”). At the
end of 2009, the three shareholders transferred all of their shares to Creative
Bellows at cost; as a result of the transfer of ownership, Creative Bellows
owned 100% of Creative Wind Power. Creative Wind Power markets and sells wind
towers components designed and manufactured by Creative Bellows.
These
unaudited consolidated financial statements were prepared by the Company
pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC. The information furnished
herein reflects all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals and
adjustments) that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present fairly
the operating results for the respective periods. Certain information and
footnote disclosures normally present in annual consolidated financial
statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted
in the United States of America (“US GAAP”) were omitted pursuant to such rules
and regulations. These unaudited consolidated financial statements should
be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and
footnotes for the year ended December 31, 2009. The results for the nine
and three months ended September 30, 2010, are not necessarily indicative of the
results to be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2010.
2.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Principles
of Consolidation
The
consolidated financial statements include the accounts of CleanTech, Creative
Bellows and Creative Wind Power. All intercompany transactions and account
balances are eliminated in consolidation.
CLEANTECH
INNOVATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER
30, 2010 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2009
Use
of Estimates
In
preparing financial statements in conformity with US GAAP, management makes
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of
the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and
expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates include the
recoverability of long-lived assets and the valuation of inventories. Actual
results could differ from those estimates.
Cash
and Equivalents
For
purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid
investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash
equivalents.
Restricted
Cash
Restricted
cash consists of a percentage of sales deposited by the Company into its bank
accounts according to contract terms and which serves as a contract execution
and product delivery guarantee. The restriction is released upon customer
acceptance of the product. As of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the
Company had restricted cash of $1,344,235 and $0, respectively.
Accounts
and Retentions Receivable
The
Company maintains reserves for potential credit losses on accounts
receivable. Management reviews the composition of accounts receivable and
analyzes historical bad debts, customer concentrations, customer credit
worthiness, current economic trends and changes in customer payment patterns to
evaluate the adequacy of these reserves. Based on historical collection
activity, the Company did not have any allowances for bad debts at September 30,
2010 (unaudited) and December 31, 2009.
At
September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the Company had retentions receivable
for product quality assurance of $2,832,959 and $120,322, respectively. The
retention rate generally was 10% of the sales price with a term of one to two
years, but no later than the termination of the warranty period. The Company has
not encountered any significant collectability issue with respect to the
retention receivables.
Inventories
The
Company’s inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market with cost
determined on a weighted average basis. The Company compares the cost of
inventories with the market value and allowance is made to write down the
inventories to their market value, if lower.
Property
and Equipment
Property
and equipment are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. Expenditures
for maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred; additions, renewals and
betterments are capitalized. When property and equipment are retired or
otherwise disposed of, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed
from the respective accounts, and any gain or loss is included in
operations. Depreciation of property and equipment is provided using the
straight-line method for substantially all assets with 5% salvage value and
estimated lives as follows:
Building
|
40
|
Years
|
Machinery
|
5 – 15
|
Years
|
Vehicle
|
5
|
Years
|
Office
Equipment
|
5
|
Years
|
Land
Use Rights
Right to
use land is stated at cost less accumulated amortization. Amortization is
provided using the straight-line method over 50 years.
Impairment
of Long-Lived Assets
Long-lived
assets, which include property, plant and equipment and intangible assets, are
reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate
that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.
CLEANTECH
INNOVATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER
30, 2010 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2009
Recoverability
of long-lived assets to be held and used is measured by comparing of the
carrying amount of an asset to the estimated undiscounted future cash flows
expected to be generated by the asset. If the carrying amount of an asset
exceeds its estimated undiscounted future cash flows, an impairment charge is
recognized by the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the
fair value of the assets. Fair value is generally determined using the asset’s
expected future discounted cash flows or market value, if readily
determinable. Based on its review, the Company believes that, as of
September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, there were no significant impairments
of its long-lived assets.
Income
Taxes
The
Company utilizes Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 109,
“Accounting for Income Taxes,” codified in Financial Accounting Standards Board
(“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 740, which requires
recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for expected future tax
consequences of events that were included in the financial statements or tax
returns. Under this method, deferred income taxes are recognized for the
tax consequences in future years of differences between the tax bases of assets
and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts at each period end based
on enacted tax laws and statutory tax rates applicable to the periods in which
the differences are expected to affect taxable income. Valuation allowances
are established, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount
expected to be realized.
The
Company adopted the provisions of FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting
for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, (“FIN 48”), codified in FASB ASC Topic 740.
When tax returns are filed, it is likely that some positions taken would be
sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities, while others are subject
to uncertainty about the merits of the position taken or the amount of the
position that would be ultimately sustained. The benefit of a tax position
is recognized in the financial statements in the period during which, based on
all available evidence, management believes it is more likely than not that the
position will be sustained upon examination, including the resolution of appeals
or litigation processes, if any. Tax positions taken are not offset or
aggregated with other positions. Tax positions that meet the
more-likely-than-not recognition threshold are measured as the largest amount of
tax benefit that is more than 50 percent likely of being realized upon
settlement with the applicable taxing authority. The portion of the benefits
associated with tax positions taken that exceeds the amount measured as
described above is reflected as a liability for unrecognized tax benefits along
with any associated interest and penalties that would be payable to the taxing
authorities upon examination. Interest associated with unrecognized tax benefits
are classified as interest expense and penalties are classified in selling,
general and administrative expenses in the statements of income. The adoption of
FIN 48 did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements. At
September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the Company did not take any uncertain
positions that would necessitate recording a tax related liability.
Revenue
Recognition
The
Company's revenue recognition policies are in compliance with SEC Staff
Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) 104 (codified in FASB ASC Topic 605). Sales
revenue, including the final 10% of the purchase price, is recognized after
delivery is complete, customer acceptance of the product occurs and
collectability is reasonably assured. Customer acceptance occurs after the
customer puts the product through a quality inspection, which normally is
completed within one to two weeks from customer receipt of the product. The
customer is responsible for installation and integration of our component
products into their end products. Payments received before satisfaction of all
relevant criteria for revenue recognition are recorded as unearned revenue.
Unearned revenue consists of payments received from customers prior to customer
acceptance of the product.
The
Company's standard payment terms generally provide that 30% of the purchase
price is due upon the placement of an order, 30% is due upon reaching certain
milestones in the manufacturing process and 30% is due upon customer inspection
and acceptance of the product, which customers normally complete within one to
two weeks after delivery. As a common practice in the manufacturing business in
China, payment of the final 10% of the purchase price is due no later than the
termination date of the product warranty period, which can be up to 24 months
from the customer acceptance date. The final 10% of the purchase price is
recognized as revenue upon customer acceptance of the product. Payment terms are
negotiated on a case-by-case basis and these payment percentages and terms may
differ for each customer.
Sales
revenue represents the invoiced value of goods, net of value-added tax
(VAT). The Company’s products sold and services provided in the PRC are
subject to VAT of 17% of the gross sales price. This VAT may be offset by
VAT paid by the Company on raw materials and other materials included in the
cost of producing their finished product. The Company recorded VAT payable
and VAT receivable net of payments in the financial statements. The VAT tax
return is filed offsetting the payables against the
receivables.
CLEANTECH
INNOVATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER
30, 2010 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2009
Warranties
The
Company offers a warranty to its customers on its products for up to 24 months
depending on the terms negotiated with each customer. During the warranty
period, the Company will repair or replace defective products free of charge.
The Company commenced production in 2009 and, as of September 30, 2010, has yet
to incur any warranty expense. The Company has implemented a stringent set of
internal manufacturing protocols to ensure product quality beginning at the time
raw materials are received into our facilities up to the final inspection at the
time products are shipped to the customer. However, the Company will monitor
warranty claims and accrue for warranty expense accordingly, using ASC Topic 450
to account for our standard warranty.
The
Company provides its warranty to all customers and does not consider it an
additional service; rather, the warranty is considered an integral part of the
product’s sale. There is no general right of return indicated in the contracts
or purchase orders. If a product under warranty is defective or malfunctioning,
the Company is responsible for fixing it or replacing it with a new product. The
Company’s products are the only deliverables.
The
Company provides after-sales services at a charge after expiration of the
warranty period. Such revenue is recognized when service is
provided.
Cost
of Goods Sold
Cost of
goods sold consists primarily of material costs, labor costs and related
overhead, which are directly attributable to the products and other indirect
costs that benefit all products. Write-down of inventory to lower of cost or
market is also recorded in cost of goods sold.
Research
and Development
Research
and development costs are related primarily to the Company’s development and
testing of its new technologies that are used in the manufacturing of
bellows-related products. Research and development costs are expensed as
incurred. For the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, research
and development was immaterial. For the three months ended September 30, 2010
and 2009, research and development was immaterial. Research and development was
included in general and administrative expenses.
Subsidy
Income
Subsidy
income is a Science and Technology Support Grant from the Administrative
Committee of Liaoning Province Tieling Economic & Technological Development
Zone to attract businesses with high-tech products to such zone. The grant
was without any conditions and restrictions, not required to be repaid and was
exempt from income tax in 2008. From 2009, subsidy income is subject to
statutory income tax. The grant is determined based on the investment made by
the Company, its floor space occupied in such zone, and certain taxes paid by
the Company. For the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, the subsidy
income was $1,009,940 and $211,788, respectively.
Basic
and Diluted Earnings per Share (EPS)
Basic EPS
is computed by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted
average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS is
computed similar to basic net income per share except that the denominator is
increased to include the number of additional common shares that would have been
outstanding if all the potential common shares, warrants and stock options had
been issued and if the additional common shares were dilutive. Diluted earnings
per share are based on the assumption that all dilutive convertible shares and
stock options were converted or exercised. Dilution is computed by applying the
treasury stock method for the outstanding options and the if-converted method
for the outstanding convertible preferred shares. Under the treasury stock
method, options and warrants are assumed to be exercised at the beginning of the
period (or at the time of issuance, if later), and as if funds obtained thereby
were used to purchase common stock at the average market price during the
period. Under the if-converted method, convertible outstanding instruments are
assumed to be converted into common stock at the beginning of the period (or at
the time of issuance, if later). The following table presents a reconciliation
of basic and diluted earnings per share:
|
|
Nine
Months Ended September 30,
|
|
|
Three Months
Ended September 30,
|
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
2009
|
|
Net
income
|
|
$
|
2,902,986
|
|
|
$
|
296,141
|
|
|
$
|
2,321,869
|
|
|
$
|
191,535
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted
average shares outstanding - basic
|
|
|
17,447,008
|
|
|
|
15,122,000
|
|
|
|
22,021,207
|
|
|
|
15,122,000
|
|
Effect
of dilutive securities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unexercised
warrants and options
|
|
|
162,133
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
481,112
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Weighted
average shares outstanding - diluted
|
|
|
17,609,141
|
|
|
|
15,122,000
|
|
|
|
22,502,319
|
|
|
|
15,122,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings
per share - basic
|
|
$
|
0.17
|
|
|
$
|
0.02
|
|
|
$
|
0.11
|
|
|
$
|
0.01
|
|
Earnings
per share - diluted
|
|
$
|
0.16
|
|
|
$
|
0.02
|
|
|
$
|
0.10
|
|
|
$
|
0.01
|
|
CLEANTECH
INNOVATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER
30, 2010 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2009
Concentration
of Credit Risk
Financial
instruments that potentially subject the Company to credit risk consist
primarily of accounts and other receivables. The Company does not require
collateral or other security to support these receivables. The Company conducts
periodic reviews of its clients' financial condition and customer payment
practices to minimize collection risk on accounts receivable.
The
operations of the Company are located in the PRC. Accordingly, the
Company's business, financial condition and results of operations may be
influenced by the political, economic and legal environments in the PRC, as well
as by the general state of the PRC economy.
Statement
of Cash Flows
In
accordance with SFAS 95, “Statement of Cash Flows,” codified in FASB ASC Topic
230, cash flows from the Company's operations are calculated based upon local
currencies. As a result, amounts related to assets and liabilities reported
on the statement of cash flows may not necessarily agree with changes in the
corresponding balances on the balance sheet. The cash flows from operating,
investing and financing activities exclude the effects of the following
transactions during the nine months ended September 30, 2010:
|
i.
|
Conversion
from construction in progress to property, plant and equipment of
$2,228,273;
|
|
ii.
|
Contribution
of property, plant and equipment of $822,707 by the shareholders (See Note
19); and
|
|
iii.
|
Acquisition
of building by assumption of debt of $1,528,326 (See Note
16).
|
Fair
Value of Financial Instruments
Certain
of the Company’s financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents,
accounts receivable, other receivables, accounts payable, accrued liabilities
and short-term debt, have carrying amounts that approximate their fair values
due to their short maturities. ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and
Disclosures,” requires disclosure of the fair value of financial instruments
held by the Company. ASC Topic 825, “Financial Instruments,” defines fair value
and establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosures of fair value
measurement that enhances disclosure requirements for fair value
measures. The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets
for receivables and current liabilities each qualify as financial instruments
and are a reasonable estimate of their fair values because of the short period
of time between the origination of such instruments and their expected
realization and their current market rate of interest. The three levels of
valuation hierarchy are defined as follows:
·
|
Level
1 inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for
identical assets or liabilities in active
markets.
|
·
|
Level
2 inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar
assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable
for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for
substantially the full term of the financial
instrument.
|
·
|
Level
3 inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to
the fair value measurement.
|
The
Company analyzes all financial instruments with features of both liabilities and
equity under ASC 480, “Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity,” and ASC
815.
As of
September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the Company did not identify any
assets and liabilities required to be presented on the balance sheet at fair
value.
Stock-Based
Compensation
The
Company accounts for its stock-based compensation in accordance with SFAS No.
123R, “Share-Based Payment, an Amendment of FASB Statement No.
123” (codified in FASB ASC Topics 718 & 505). The Company recognizes in
the income statement the grant-date fair value of stock options and other
equity-based compensation issued to employees and
non-employees.
CLEANTECH
INNOVATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER
30, 2010 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2009
Foreign
Currency Translation and Transactions
The
accompanying consolidated financial statements are presented in United States
Dollars (“USD”). The Company’s functional currency is RMB, which is translated
into USD for balance sheet accounts using the current exchange rates in effect
as of the balance sheet date and for revenue and expense accounts using the
average exchange rate during the fiscal year. The translation adjustments are
recorded as a separate component of stockholders’ equity, captioned accumulated
other comprehensive income (loss). Gains and losses resulting from transactions
denominated in foreign currencies are included in other income (expense) in the
consolidated statements of operations.
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
The
Company uses SFAS 130 “Reporting Comprehensive Income” (codified in FASB ASC
Topic 220). Comprehensive income is comprised of net income and all changes to
the statements of stockholders’ equity, except those due to investments by
stockholders, changes in paid-in capital and distributions to stockholders.
Comprehensive income for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2010 and
2009 included net income and foreign currency translation
adjustments.
Segment
Reporting
SFAS 131,
“Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information” (codified
in FASB ASC Topic 280), requires use of the “management approach” model for
segment reporting. The management approach model is based on the way a
company’s management organizes segments within the company for making operating
decisions and assessing performance. Reportable segments are based on products
and services, geography, legal structure, management structure or any other
manner in which management disaggregates a company.
Management
determined that all of its product lines – wind towers, bellows expansion joints
and pressure vessels – constituted a single reportable segment in accordance
with ASC 280. The Company operates exclusively in one business: the design and
manufacture of highly engineered clean technology metal components for heavy
industry. The manufacturing processes for each of our products, principally the
rolling and welding of raw steel materials, make use of the same pool of
production workers and engineering talent for design, fabrication, assembly and
testing. Our products are characterized and marketed by their ability to
withstand temperature, pressure, structural load and other environmental
factors. Our products are used by major electrical utilities and large-scale
industrial companies in China specializing in heavy industry, and our sales
force sells our products directly to these companies, who utilize our components
in their finished products. All of our long-lived assets for production are
located in our facilities in Tieling, Liaoning Province, China, and operate
within the same environmental, safety and quality regulations governing
industrial component manufacturing companies. We established our subsidiary,
Creative Wind Power, solely for the purpose of marketing and selling our wind
towers, which constitute the structural support cylinder for an industrial wind
turbine installation. Management believes that the economic characteristics of
our product lines, specifically costs and gross margin, will be similar as
production increases and labor continues to be shared across
products.
As a
result, management views the Company’s business and operations for all product
lines as a blended gross margin when determining future growth, return on
investment and cash flows. Accordingly, management has concluded the Company had
one reportable segment in accordance with ASC 280 because (i) all of our
products are created with similar production processes, in the same facilities,
under the same regulatory environment and sold to similar customers using
similar distribution systems; and (ii) gross margins of all product lines have
and should continue to converge.
Following
is a summary of sales by products for the nine and three months ended September
30, 2010 and 2009:
|
|
Nine Months Ended September 30,
|
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
2009
|
|
Revenues
from product lines
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bellows
expansion joints and related
|
|
$ |
1,099,643 |
|
|
$ |
671,982 |
|
Pressure
vessels
|
|
|
44,293 |
|
|
|
306,641 |
|
Wind
towers
|
|
|
13,595,766 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
$ |
14,739,702 |
|
|
$ |
978,623 |
|
CLEANTECH
INNOVATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER
30, 2010 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2009
|
|
Three Months Ended September 30,
|
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
2009
|
|
Revenues
from product lines
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bellows
expansion joints and related
|
|
$ |
446,989 |
|
|
$ |
608,637 |
|
Pressure
vessels
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
97,591 |
|
Wind
towers
|
|
|
12,609,476 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
$ |
13,056,465 |
|
|
$ |
706,228 |
|
New
Accounting Pronouncements
In
October 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting
Standard Update (ASU) No. 2009-13 on ASC 605, Revenue Recognition – Multiple
Deliverable Revenue Arrangement – a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task
Force (ASU 2009-13). ASU 2009-13 amended guidance related to multiple-element
arrangements which requires an entity to allocate arrangement consideration at
the inception of an arrangement to all of its deliverables based on their
relative selling prices. The consensus eliminates the use of the residual method
of allocation and requires the relative-selling-price method in all
circumstances. All entities must adopt the guidance no later than the beginning
of their first fiscal year beginning on or after June 15, 2010. Entities may
elect to adopt the guidance through either prospective application for revenue
arrangements entered into, or materially modified, after the effective date or
through retrospective application to all revenue arrangements for all periods
presented. We are currently evaluating the impact, if any, of ASU 2009-13 on our
financial position and results of operations.
On
February 25, 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2010-09
Subsequent Events Topic 855, “Amendments to Certain Recognition and Disclosure
Requirements,” effective immediately. The amendments in the ASU remove the
requirement for an SEC filer to disclose a date through which subsequent events
have been evaluated in both issued and revised financial statements. Revised
financial statements include financial statements revised as a result of either
correction of an error or retrospective application of US GAAP. The FASB
believes these amendments remove potential conflicts with the SEC’s literature.
The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on the Company’s
consolidated financial statements.
On March
5, 2010, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-11 Derivatives and Hedging Topic 815,
“Scope Exception Related to Embedded Credit Derivatives.” This ASU clarifies the
guidance within the derivative literature that exempts certain credit related
features from analysis as potential embedded derivatives requiring separate
accounting. The ASU specifies that an embedded credit derivative feature related
to the transfer of credit risk that is only in the form of subordination of one
financial instrument to another is not subject to bifurcation from a host
contract under ASC 815-15-25, Derivatives and Hedging – Embedded Derivatives –
Recognition. All other embedded credit derivative features should be analyzed to
determine whether their economic characteristics and risks are “clearly and
closely related” to the economic characteristics and risks of the host contract
and whether bifurcation is required. The ASU is effective for the Company on
July 1, 2010. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this ASU did not have
a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial
statements.
In April
2010, the FASB codified the consensus reached in Emerging Issues Task Force
Issue No. 08-09, “Milestone Method of Revenue Recognition.” FASB ASU No. 2010-17
provides guidance on defining a milestone and determining when it may be
appropriate to apply the milestone method of revenue recognition for research
and development transactions. FASB ASU No. 2010-17 is effective for fiscal years
beginning on or after June 15, 2010, and is effective on a prospective basis for
milestones achieved after the adoption date. The Company does not expect this
ASU will have a material impact on its financial position or results of
operations when it adopts this update on January 1, 2011.
Recently
Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
As of
September 30, 2010, there are no recently issued accounting standards not yet
adopted that would have a material effect on the Company’s financial
statements.
3.
ADVANCE TO SUPPLIERS
Advance
to suppliers is prepayment to suppliers for raw material purchases.
4.
OTHER RECEIVABLES AND DEPOSITS
Other
receivables and deposits consisted of the following at September 30, 2010 and
December 31, 2009:
CLEANTECH
INNOVATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER
30, 2010 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2009
|
|
2010
|
|
|
2009
|
|
Short
term advance to third parties
|
|
$
|
1,961,923
|
|
|
$
|
254,243
|
|
Deposits
for bidding
|
|
|
457,168
|
|
|
|
271,236
|
|
Deposits
for patent
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
22,261
|
|
Other
|
|
|
52,270
|
|
|
|
2,729
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
2,471,361
|
|
|
$
|
550,469
|
|
The short
term advance to third parties is interest free and due within one
year.
5.
INVENTORIES
Inventories
consisted of the following at September 30, 2010 and December 31,
2009:
|
|
2010
|
|
|
2009
|
|
Raw
material
|
|
$
|
765,552
|
|
|
$
|
131,988
|
|
Finished
goods
|
|
|
165,754
|
|
|
|
6,416
|
|
Work
in process
|
|
|
98,472
|
|
|
|
31,303
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
1,029,778
|
|
|
$
|
169,707
|
|
6.
NOTES RECEIVABLE – BANK ACCEPTANCES
The
Company sold goods to its customers and received Commercial Notes (Bank
Acceptance) from them in lieu of the payments for accounts receivable. The
Company discounted these notes with a bank or endorsed notes to vendors for
payment of their obligations or to get cash from third parties. Most of the
Commercial Notes have a maturity of less than six months. At September 30, 2010
and December 31, 2009, the Company had notes receivable of $89,538 and $0,
respectively, and there were no notes discounted.
7.
LONG TERM INVESTMENT
On June
10, 2009, Creative Bellows entered into an investment with a Credit Union and
purchased 600,000 Credit Union shares for $89,538. As a result, Creative Bellows
became a 0.57% shareholder of the Credit Union. The Company accounted for this
investment using the cost method. There was no significant impairment of
investment as at September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009.
8.
PREPAYMENT – NONCURRENT
Prepayment
mainly represented prepaid land occupancy fee to the inhabitants of the land as
a result of the Company’s planned future use of the land for constructing a
manufacturing plant. Currently, the Company amortizes prepaid rental over a
period of 40 years according to the terms of the lease agreement.
9.
CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS
Construction
in progress represented the amount paid for construction of the auxiliary
facility of the Phase II project of the wind tower manufacturing plant for which
the Company is responsible. The total estimated cost of construction is $3.58
million, of which $2.99 million is for the cost of workshop and $0.59 million
for the ancillary construction. As of September 30, 2010, the Company has paid
approximately $1.00 million.
The
Company’s construction project is divided into two phases. The first phase, for
the bellows expansion joints manufacturing plant, was completed in 2009 and
assets were capitalized appropriately. The second phase, for the wind tower
manufacturing plant, was assigned initially to a contractor with prepayment of
$2.24 million as of March 31, 2010. The Company subsequently cancelled the
contract with the original contractor and received its money back from the
contractor on April 30, 2010. The Company then reassigned the second phase of
the construction project, which is comprised mainly of a production workshop and
related facilities, to the local government. By assigning the contract to the
local government, the Company had no need to make any advance payment, but is
committed to pay approximately $1.8 million in construction cost to the local
government when the Company starts using the plant. However, under the terms of
the agreement with the local government, the Company can pay the project cost
evenly in five installments within five years (See Note 16). The Company started
using the plant on August 30, 2010, and recorded the cost of construction as a
long term payable from the commencement date of use. Originally, the Company was
required to make its first payment in October 2010; the cost of construction was
unsettled, however, and the first payment date was postponed.
CLEANTECH
INNOVATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER
30, 2010 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2009
10.
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
Property
and equipment consisted of the following at September 30, 2010 and December 31,
2009:
|
|
2010
|
|
|
2009
|
|
Building
|
|
$
|
5,109,348
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
Equipment
|
|
|
1,621,898
|
|
|
|
35,687
|
|
Vehicle
|
|
|
19,400
|
|
|
|
4,394
|
|
Office
equipment
|
|
|
47,095
|
|
|
|
15,032
|
|
Total
|
|
|
6,797,741
|
|
|
|
55,113
|
|
Accumulated
depreciation
|
|
|
(98,452
|
)
|
|
|
(2,249
|
)
|
Net
value
|
|
$
|
6,699,289
|
|
|
$
|
52,864
|
|
Depreciation
for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, was $94,667 and $746,
respectively; depreciation for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and
2009, was $46,756 and $509, respectively.
11.
INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible
assets consisted of land use right and patent. All land in the PRC is
government-owned and cannot be sold to any individual or company. However, the
government grants the user a “land use right” to use the land. The Company has
the right to use the land for 50 years and amortizes the right on a
straight-line basis over 50 years.
Intangible
assets as of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, were as
follows:
|
|
2010
|
|
|
2009
|
|
Land
use right
|
|
$
|
3,770,317
|
|
|
$
|
3,640,028
|
|
Patent
|
|
|
14,923
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Less:
Accumulated amortization
|
|
|
(161,645
|
)
|
|
|
(103,134
|
)
|
Net
|
|
$
|
3,623,595
|
|
|
$
|
3,536,894
|
|
Amortization
expense of intangible assets for the nine and three months ended September 30,
2010, was $55,677 and $18,659, and for the nine and three months ended September
30, 2009, was $56,251 and $19,485, respectively. At September 30, 2010, annual
amortization for the next five years was expected to be as follows:
2011
|
|
|
2012
|
|
|
2013
|
|
|
2014
|
|
|
2015
|
|
|
Thereafter
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
77,200
|
|
|
$
|
77,200
|
|
|
$
|
77,200
|
|
|
$
|
77,200
|
|
|
$
|
77,200
|
|
|
$
|
3,238,000
|
|
12.
OTHER PAYABLES AND ACCRUED LIABILITY
Other
payables as at September 30, 2010, mainly consisted of outside labor, accrued
payroll in the aggregate amount of $40,063, and the current portion of
construction cost payable of $360,478 (See Note 16).
As at
December 31, 2009, other payables include unsecured and non-interest bearing
short term loans from third parties.
13.
UNEARNED REVENUE
Unearned
revenue represents cash collected for products not yet accepted by customers at
the balance sheet date.
14.
SHORT TERM LOANS
On June
2, 2009, the Company borrowed $1,398,931 and $809,907 from two Credit Unions.
Both of the loans bore interest of 10.459% with maturity dates on May 26, 2010.
These loans were not subject to any covenants and were paid in full in August
2010.
CLEANTECH
INNOVATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER
30, 2010 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2009
On
December 31, 2009, the Company borrowed $957,163 and $73,629 from two Credit
Unions. Both of the loans bore interest of 9.558% with maturity dates on May 26,
2010. These loans were not subject to any covenants and were paid in full in
August 2010.
All the
above loans were collateralized by the Company’s land use right, one of its
buildings and other long-lived assets.
In
February and March 2010, the Company borrowed $5,565,156 from a bank. The short
term loan bore interest of 5.31%. On March 18, 2010, the Company repaid the
loan. This loan was collateralized by one of the Company’s buildings and its
land use right.
On May
24, 2010, the Company borrowed $387,997 with interest of 5.346% from a bank. The
maturity date is November 24, 2010. The loan is collateralized by raw material
inventory and the personal guarantee of the Company’s CEO together with a third
party’s guarantee.
On
September 13, 2010, the Company borrowed $1,716,136, $895,375 and $969,990 from
three different Credit Unions, respectively. All of the loans bore interest of
7.2% with maturity dates on September 12, 2011. These loans were collateralized
by one of the Company’s buildings and its land use right.
15.
TAXES PAYABLE
Taxes
payable consisted of the following at September 30, 2010 and December 31,
2009:
|
|
2010
|
|
|
2009
|
|
Value
added
|
|
$
|
1,026,342
|
|
|
$
|
142,957
|
|
Income
|
|
|
809,119
|
|
|
|
267,324
|
|
Land
use
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
55,343
|
|
Other
|
|
|
316
|
|
|
|
969
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
1,835,777
|
|
|
$
|
466,593
|
|
16.
LONG TERM PAYABLE
On
September 21, 2009, the Company entered into a construction contract with a
local authority, the Administration Committee for Liaoning Special Vehicle
Production Base (“LSVPB”), to build a plant for the Company. LSVPB is
responsible for the construction of the main body of the plant and the Company
is responsible for the construction of certain infrastructure for the plant,
including plumbing, heating and electrical systems. The plant has an estimated
area of 8,947 square meters with construction costs estimated at RMB 1,350
($200) per square meter. The final cost of construction will be determined based
on actual square meters built.
LSVPB is
responsible for hiring a qualified construction team according to the Company’s
approved design and the Company must approve any material changes to the design
during construction. LSVPB is also responsible for site survey, quality
supervision and completion of inspection, and transfer of all construction
completion records to the Company. Upon completion of its ownership
registration, the Company is required to pledge the plant as collateral for
payment by the Company to LSVPB of approximately $1,802,391 (RMB 12,078,000) in
plant construction cost. The pledge will terminate upon payment in full by the
Company.
The
Company will pay LSVPB for the cost of the project in five equal annual
installment payments in October of each year starting October 2010. The Company
is not required to pay interest. Ownership of the plant will transfer to the
Company upon payment in full by the Company. The default penalty will be 0.5% of
the amount outstanding, compounded daily, in the event of a payment default.
LSVPB has the right to foreclose on the plant in the event that payments are in
arrears for more than two years, in which case all prior payments made by the
Company will be treated as liquidated damages by LSVPB.
The
Company recorded the cost of construction at the present value of the five
annual payments by using imputed interest of 9% when the Company started using
the plant. Amortization of the cost commenced from the date of occupation and
use. The Company started using the plant on August 30, 2010. The Company expects
to file for ownership registration by the end of this year or beginning of
2011.
The
Company estimated the construction cost based on estimated area of 8,947 square
meters with construction costs estimated at RMB 1,350 ($200) per square meter,
while the final actual cost has not yet been settled and determined; however,
the Company does not expect a major difference between the estimated and actual
cost. At September 30, 2010, the long term payable consisted of the
following:
CLEANTECH
INNOVATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER
30, 2010 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2009
|
|
September 30,
2010
|
|
Long
term payable
|
|
$ |
1,802,391 |
|
Less:
unamortized interest
|
|
|
(274,064
|
) |
Net
|
|
|
1,528,326 |
|
Current
portion
|
|
|
(360,478
|
) |
Noncurrent
portion
|
|
$ |
11,67,848 |
|
Maturities
as of the twelve months period ended September 30, for the next five years are
as follows:
Year
|
|
Amount
|
|
2010
|
|
$ |
360,479 |
|
2011
|
|
|
360,478 |
|
2012
|
|
|
360,478 |
|
2013
|
|
|
360,478 |
|
2014
|
|
|
360,478 |
|
Total
|
|
$ |
1,802,391 |
|
17.
MAJOR CUSTOMERS AND VENDORS
Four
customers accounted for 85% of sales for the nine months ended September 30,
2010, and each one customer accounted for 24%, 22%, 21% and 18%, respectively.
The same four customers accounted for 95% of sales for the three months ended
September 30, 2010, and each customer accounted for 27%, 25%, 24% and 20%,
respectively. At September 30, 2010, total receivable from these customers was
$11,342,353.
Two
customers accounted for 21% and 21% of sales for the nine months ended September
30, 2009; three customers accounted for 49% of sales for the three months ended
September 30, 2009, and each customer accounted for 29%, 10% and 10%,
respectively.
Two
vendors accounted for 57% of purchases for the nine months ended September 30,
2010, and each vendor accounted for 33% and 24% of purchases, respectively. For
the three months ended September 30, 2010, three vendors accounted for 67% of
purchases, each vendor accounted for 43%, 14% and 10%, respectively. At
September 30, 2010, the total payable to these vendors was
$2,191,434.
Three
vendors accounted for 61% of purchases for the nine months ended September 30,
2009, and each vendor accounted for 28%, 24% and 10% of purchases, respectively.
Two vendors accounted for 55% of purchases for the three months ended September
30, 2009 and each vendor accounted for 37% and 18%, respectively.
18.
INCOME TAX
The
Company is subject to income taxes by entity on income arising in or derived
from the tax jurisdiction in which each entity is domiciled.
Creative
Bellows and Creative Wind Power generated substantially all of their net income
from their PRC operations and are governed by the Income Tax Law of the PRC for
privately run enterprises, which are generally subject to tax at a rate of 25%
on income reported in the financial statements after appropriate tax
adjustments.
The
following table reconciles the U.S. statutory rates to the Company’s effective
tax rate for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2010 and
2009:
|
|
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
|
|
|
For the Three Months Ended September 30
|
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
2009
|
|
US
statutory rates
|
|
|
34.0
|
%
|
|
|
34.0
|
%
|
|
|
34.0
|
%
|
|
|
34.0
|
%
|
Tax
rate difference
|
|
|
(9.2
|
)%
|
|
|
(9.0
|
)%
|
|
|
(9.3
|
)%
|
|
|
(9.0
|
)%
|
Other
|
|
|
0.8
|
%
|
|
|
-
|
%
|
|
|
1.1
|
%
|
|
|
-
|
%
|
Tax
per financial statements
|
|
|
25.6
|
%
|
|
|
25.0
|
%
|
|
|
25.8
|
%
|
|
|
25.0
|
%
|
CLEANTECH
INNOVATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER
30, 2010 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2009
There
were no material temporary differences on deferred tax as of September 30, 2010
and December 31, 2009.
19.
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Contribution by
Shareholders
On
January 29, 2010, three shareholders contributed $922,900 to the Company. On
March 26, 2010, a third party contributed equipment with a fair value of
$820,300 to the Company and became a shareholder; simultaneously, the three
shareholders bought this third party’s ownership interest and became 100% owners
of the Company. On April 15, 2010, one shareholder injected $1,362,438 to the
Company as a cash contribution. On July 15, 2010, a third party injected
$167,702 to the Company as a cash contribution and became a
shareholder.
Common Stock with Warrants Issued for
Cash
On July
12, 2010, CleanTech completed a closing of a private placement offering of Units
pursuant to which CleanTech sold 3,333,322 Units at $3.00 per Unit for
$10,000,000. Each “Unit” consisted of one share of CleanTech’s common stock and
a three-year warrant to purchase 15% of one share of CleanTech’s common stock at
$3.00 per share. The warrants are immediately exercisable, expire on the third
anniversary of their issuance, and entitle the purchasers of the Units, in the
aggregate, to purchase up to 499,978 shares of CleanTech’s common stock at $3.00
per share. The warrants may be called by CleanTech at any time after (i) the
registration statement registering the common stock underlying the warrants
becomes effective, (ii) the common stock is listed on a national securities
exchange and (iii) the trading price of the common stock exceeds $4.00.
CleanTech also issued warrants to purchase 333,332 shares of common stock to the
placement agents in the offering. The warrants granted to these placement agents
had the same terms and conditions as the warrants granted in the
offering. The warrants are exercisable into a fixed number of shares,
solely redeemable by CleanTech and not redeemable by warrant
holders. Accordingly, the warrants are classified as equity
instruments. CleanTech accounted for the warrants issued to the investors
and placement agents based on the fair value method under ASC Topic 505. The
fair value of the warrants was calculated using the Black Scholes Model and the
following assumptions: estimated life of three years, volatility of 147%, risk
free interest rate of 1.89%, and dividend yield of 0%. No estimate of
forfeitures was made as CleanTech has a short history of granting options and
warrants. The fair value of the warrants at grant date was $5,903,228. CleanTech
received net proceeds of $8.4 million from this private placement. The
commission and legal cost associated with this offering was $1.6
million.
Following
is a summary of the warrant activity:
|
|
Number of
Shares
|
|
|
Average
Exercise
Price per Share
|
|
|
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term in Years
|
|
Granted
|
|
|
833,310
|
|
|
$
|
3.00
|
|
|
|
3
|
|
Exercised
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forfeited
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding
at September 30, 2010
|
|
|
833,310
|
|
|
$
|
3.00
|
|
|
|
2.78
|
|
Exercisable
at September 30, 2010
|
|
|
833,310
|
|
|
$
|
3.00
|
|
|
|
2.78
|
|
Registration
Rights
In
connection with the Company's private placement that closed on July 12, 2010,
the Company entered into a registration rights agreement with each of the
selling shareholders under which such shareholders are entitled to certain
registration rights. Under the terms of the registration rights agreement, the
Company is required to register the 4,166,632 shares of our common stock, and
shares of our common stock issuable upon exercise of the warrants, issued to the
shareholders in the private placement. The Company is required to file the
registration statement within 60 days of the closing of the private placement
and the registration statement must be declared effective by the SEC within 180
days of the closing of the private placement. Subject to certain grace periods,
the registration statement must remain effective and available for use until the
shareholders can sell all of the securities covered by the registration
statement without restriction pursuant to Rule 144 or Regulation S of the
Securities Act. If the Company fails to meet the filing or effectiveness
requirements of the registration statement, the Company is required to pay
liquidated damages of 1% of the aggregate purchase price paid by such
shareholder for any registrable securities then held by such shareholder on the
date of such failure and on each anniversary of the date of such failure until
such failure is cured.
20.
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN
On July
13, 2010, the Company granted non-statutory stock options to its one independent
U.S. director. The terms of the option are: 30,000 shares at an exercise price
per share of $8.44, with a life of three years and vesting over three years as
follows: 10,000 shares vest on the grant date; 10,000 shares vest on July 13,
2011; and 10,000 shares vest on July 13, 2012, subject in each case to the
director continuing to be associated with the Company as a director. The options
were valued using a volatility of 147%, risk free interest rate of 1.89%, and
dividend yield of 0%. No estimate of forfeitures was made as the Company has a
short history of granting options. The grant date fair value of the options was
$203,235.
CLEANTECH
INNOVATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER
30, 2010 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2009
Based on
the fair value method under SFAS No. 123 (Revised) “Share Based Payment” (“SFAS
123(R)”) (codified in FASB ASC Financial Instruments, Topic 718), the fair value
of each stock option granted is estimated on the date of the grant using the
Black-Scholes option pricing model. The Black-Scholes option pricing model has
assumptions for risk free interest rates, dividends, stock volatility and
expected life of an option grant. The risk free interest rate is based upon
market yields for United States Treasury debt securities at a maturity near the
term remaining on the option. Dividend rates are based on the Company’s dividend
history. The stock volatility factor is based on the historical volatility of
the Company’s stock price. The expected life of an option grant is based on
management’s estimate. The fair value of each option grant to independent
directors is calculated by the Black-Scholes method and is recognized as
compensation expense over the vesting period of each stock option
award.
Following
is a summary of the option activity:
|
|
Number of
Shares
|
|
|
Average
Exercise
Price per Share
|
|
|
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term in Years
|
|
Granted
|
|
|
30,000
|
|
|
$
|
8.44
|
|
|
|
3
|
|
Exercised
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forfeited
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding
at September 30, 2010
|
|
|
30,000
|
|
|
$
|
8.44
|
|
|
|
2.78
|
|
Exercisable
at September 30, 2010
|
|
|
10,000
|
|
|
$
|
8.44
|
|
|
|
2.78
|
|
There
were no options exercised during the nine and three months ended September 30,
2010. The Company recorded $90,007 as compensation expense for stock
options during the three months ended September 30, 2010.
21.
STATUTORY RESERVES
Pursuant
to the corporate law of the PRC effective January 1, 2006, PRC subsidiaries of
the Company are required to maintain one statutory reserve by appropriating from
its after-tax profit before declaration or payment of dividends. The statutory
reserve represents restricted retained earnings.
Surplus reserve
fund
The PRC
subsidiaries of the Company are required to transfer 10% of their net income, as
determined under PRC accounting rules and regulations, to a statutory surplus
reserve fund until such reserve balance reaches 50% of the Company’s registered
capital.
The
surplus reserve fund is non-distributable other than during liquidation and can
be used to fund previous years’ losses, if any, and may be utilized for business
expansion or converted into share capital by issuing new shares to existing
shareholders in proportion to their shareholding or by increasing the par value
of the shares currently held by them, provided that the remaining reserve
balance after such issue is not less than 25% of the registered
capital.
Common welfare
fund
Common
welfare fund is a voluntary fund into which the Company can elect to transfer 5%
to 10% of its net income. The Company did not make any contribution to this
fund in the nine and three months ended September 30, 2010 and
2009.
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. This fund is non-distributable other than
upon liquidation.
22.
OPERATING RISKS
The
Company’s operations in the PRC are subject to specific considerations and
significant risks not typically associated with companies in the North America
and Western Europe. These include risks associated with, among others, the
political, economic and legal environments and foreign currency exchange. The
Company’s results may be adversely affected by changes in governmental policies
with respect to laws and regulations, anti-inflationary measures, currency
conversion and remittance abroad, and rates and methods of taxation, among other
things.
CLEANTECH
INNOVATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER
30, 2010 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2009
The
Company’s sales, purchases and expenses transactions are denominated in RMB and
all of the Company’s assets and liabilities are also denominated in RMB. The RMB
is not freely convertible into foreign currencies under the current law. In
China, foreign exchange transactions are required by law to be transacted only
by authorized financial institutions. Remittances in currencies other than RMB
may require certain supporting documentation in order to affect the
remittance.
23.
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On
October 14, 2010, the Company entered into a Short Term Loan Agreement (the
“Loan Agreement”) with Strong Growth Capital Ltd. (“Lender”) in the amount of
$1.5 million for working capital to help meet significantly increased demand for
the Company’s products. Under the terms of the Loan Agreement, the Company
agreed to interest of 10% and the principal amount and interest accrued thereon
is due and payable in full on March 31, 2011 (the “Maturity Date”). The Lender
may also demand payment of outstanding principal and interest at any time if and
after the Company completes any capital financing of at least $2 million prior
to the Maturity Date. If the Company does not repay the principal and the
interest in full according to the agreed upon schedule, the Company shall pay
0.003% of the balance of the unpaid principal on a daily basis as penalty for
breach of the Loan Agreement. The penalty shall be computed by this formula
until the full repayment of the principal and the interest.
CLEANTECH
INNOVATIONS, INC.
4,487,500
SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
PROSPECTUS
December
23, 2010