UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K/A
(Amendment No. 1)
(Mark One)
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ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF
1934
For the fiscal year ended: December 31,
2011
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TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT
OF 1934
Commission file number: 000-32585
SUNRISE REAL ESTATE GROUP, INC.
(Name of Small Business Issuer in its Charter)
Texas
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6351
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75-2713701
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
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(Primary Standard Industrial
Classification Code Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
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No. 638, Hengfeng Road 25th Fl, Building
A
Shanghai, PRC 200070
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
Issuer's telephone number: + 86-21-6167-2800
Securities registered pursuant to Section
12(b) of the Act: None
Securities registered pursuant to Section
12(g) of the Act: Common Stock, $0.01 par value
Indicate by check mark if the registrant
is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes
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No
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Indicate by check mark if the registrant
is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.
Yes
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Check whether the issuer(1) filed all
reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period
that the issuer was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90
days. Yes
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant
has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted
and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such
shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
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Check if there is no disclosure of delinquent
filers in response to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is contained in this form, and no disclosure will be contained, to the best of
registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or
any amendment to this Form 10-K.
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is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act): Yes
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is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions
of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2
of the Exchange Act.
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The aggregate market value of the common
stock held by non-affiliates 12,334,803 shares was approximately $1,356,828, based on the average closing bid and ask price of
$0.11 for the Common Stock on June 30, 2011.
The number of shares outstanding of the
issuer's Common Stock, $0.01 par value, as of March 22, 2012 was 28,691,925 shares.
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The purpose of this
Amendment No. 1 on Form 10-K/A (the “Amended 10-K”) is to amend and restate the
consolidated
financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2011 contained in
the previously filed Annual Report on Form 10-K of
Sunrise Real Estate Group, Inc. (the “Company” or “us”)
for the
year ended
December 31, 2011
, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April
16, 2012 (the “Form 10-K”), to make the necessary accounting corrections resulting from
a
miscalculation in our underwriting sales revenue and cost of sales under the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 66
(“SFAS 66”).
This Amendment No. 1 restates the following items:
- Part I, Item 1- Financial Statements;
- Part II, Item 7- Management’s
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations;and
- Part III, Item 15 - Exhibits.
As a result of these
adjustments, net revenue for the year ended December 31, 2011 decreased by $305,495, cost of revenue for the year ended December
31, 2011 increased by $107,028 and net loss for the year ended December 31, 2011 increased by $198,467.
There are no other
changes to the Form 10-K other than those set forth in this amendment. This amendment does not reflect events occurring after the
filing of the Form 10-K, other than the amendments noted above, the filing of consents of our independent registered public accounting
firm, and the filing of certifications of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 200, nor does it modify or update disclosures
therein in any way other than as required to reflect the amended sections of the Form 10-K as set forth in this amendment. Among
other things, forward-looking statements made in the Form 10-K have not been revised to reflect events that occurred or facts that
became known to us after the filing of the Form 10-K, and such forward-looking statements should be read in their historical context.
SUNRISE REAL ESTATE GROUP, INC.
FORM 10-K/A
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I
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Item 1.
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Description of Business
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3
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Item 2.
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Description of Property
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Item 3.
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Legal Proceedings
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Item 4.
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Mine Safety Disclosures
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PART II
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Item 5.
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Market for Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters
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Item 6.
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Selected Financial Data
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Item 7.
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Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation
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Item 8.
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Financial Statements
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Item 9.
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Changes In and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
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Item 9A.
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Controls and Procedures
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Item 9B.
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Other Information
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PART III
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Item 10.
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Directors, Executive Officers, Promoters, Control Persons and Corporate Governance; Compliance With Section 16(A) of the Exchange Act
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Item 11.
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Executive Compensation
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Item 12.
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Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
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Item 13.
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Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence
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Item 14.
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Principal Accountant Fees and Services
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Item 15.
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Exhibits
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PART I
ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Corporate History
The principal activities of the Company
are real estate development and property brokerage services, real estate marketing services, property leasing services and property
management services in the PRC.
Sunrise Real Estate Development Group,
Inc. (“CY-SRRE”) was established in the Cayman Islands on April 30, 2004 as a limited liability company. CY-SRRE was
wholly owned by Ace Develop Properties Limited, a corporation, (“Ace Develop”), of which Lin Chi-Jung, an individual,
is the principal and controlling shareholder. Shanghai Xin Ji Yang Real Estate Consultation Company Limited (“SHXJY”)
was established in the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”) on August 14, 2001 as a limited liability company.
SHXJY was originally owned by a Taiwanese company, of which the principal and controlling shareholder was Lin Chi-Jung. On June
8, 2004, all the fully paid up capital of SHXJY was transferred to CY-SRRE. On June 25, 2004 SHXJY and two individuals established
a subsidiary, namely, Suzhou Xin Ji Yang Real Estate Consultation Company Limited (“SZXJY”) in the PRC, at which point
in time, SHXJY held a 90% equity interest in SZXJY. SRRE and its subsidiaries and branches are sometimes hereinafter collectively
referred to as “the Company.”
On August 9, 2005, SHXJY sold a 10% equity
interest in SZXJY to a company owned by a director of SZXJY, and transferred a 5% equity interest in SZXJY to CY-SRRE. Following
the disposal and the transfer, CY-SRRE effectively held an 80% equity interest in SZXJY. On November 24, 2006, CY-SRRE, SHXJY,
a director of SZXJY and a third party established a subsidiary, namely, Suzhou Shang Yang Real Estate Consultation Company Limited
(“SZSY”) in the PRC, with CY-SRRE holding a 12.5% equity interest, SHXJY holding a 26% equity interest and the director
of SZXJY holding a 12.5% equity interest in SZSY. At the date of incorporation, SRRE and the director of SZXJY entered into a voting
agreement that SRRE is entitled to exercise the voting right in respect of his 12.5% equity interest in SZSY. Following that, SRRE
effectively holds 51% equity interest in SZSY. On September 24, 2007, CY-SRRE sold a 5% equity interest in SZXJY to a company owned
by a director of SZXJY. Following the disposal, CY-SRRE effectively holds 75% equity interest in SZXJY. In January of 2012, SHXJY
invested 24% and established a company in Linyi and acquired approximately 103,385 square meters for the purpose of developing
into villa-style residential housings. In an agreement with Zhang Shu Qing, a majority shareholder of 51%, we have her 51% voting
power and thus effectively have 75% of voting power.
LIN RAY YANG Enterprise Ltd. (“LRY”)
was established in the British Virgin Islands on November 13, 2003 as a limited liability company. LRY was owned by Ace Develop,
Planet Technology Corporation (“Planet Tech”) and Systems & Technology Corporation (“Systems Tech”).
On February 5, 2004, LRY established a wholly owned subsidiary, Shanghai Shang Yang Real Estate Consultation Company Limited (“SHSY”)
in the PRC as a limited liability company. On January 10, 2005, LRY and a PRC third party established a subsidiary, Suzhou Gao
Feng Hui Property Management Company Limited (“SZGFH”), in the PRC, with LRY holding 80% of the equity interest in
SZGFH. On May 8, 2006, LRY acquired 20% of the equity interest in SZGFH from the third party. Following the acquisition, LRY effectively
holds 100% of the equity interest in SZGFH. In 2011 we established Wuhan Yuan Yu Long (WHYYL) and had a 49% ownership the purpose
of this project company was for a development project in Wuhan.
SRRE was initially incorporated in Texas
on October 10, 1996, under the name of Parallax Entertainment, Inc. (“Parallax”). On December 12, 2003, Parallax changed
its name to Sunrise Real Estate Development Group, Inc. On April 25, 2006, Sunrise Estate Development Group, Inc. filed Articles
of Amendment with the Texas Secretary of State, changing the name of Sunrise Real Estate Development Group, Inc. to Sunrise Real
Estate Group, Inc., effective from May 23, 2006.
On August 31, 2004, Sunrise Real Estate
Group, Inc. (“SRRE”), CY-SRRE and Lin Chi-Jung, an individual and agent for the beneficial shareholder of CY-SRRE,
i.e., Ace Develop, entered into an exchange agreement under which SRRE issued 5,000,000 shares of common stock to the beneficial
shareholder or its designees, in exchange for all outstanding capital stock of CY-SRRE. The transaction closed on October 5, 2004.
Lin Chi-Jung is Chairman of the Board of Directors of SRRE, the President of CY-SRRE and the principal and controlling shareholder
of Ace Develop.
Also on August 31, 2004, SRRE, LRY and
Lin Chi-Jung, an individual and agent for beneficial shareholders of LRY, i.e., Ace Develop, Planet Tech and Systems Tech, entered
into an exchange agreement under which SRRE issued 10 million shares of common stock to the beneficial shareholders, or their designees,
in exchange for all outstanding capital stock of LRY. The transaction was closed on October 5, 2004. Lin Chi-Jung is Chairman of
the Board of Directors of SRRE, the President of LRY and the principal and controlling shareholder of Ace Develop. Regarding the
10 million shares of common stock of SRRE issued in this transaction, SRRE issued 8.5 million shares to Ace Develop, 750,000 shares
to Planet Tech and 750,000 shares to Systems Tech.
As a result of the acquisition, the former
owners of CY-SRRE and LRY hold a majority interest in the combined entity. Generally accepted accounting principles require in
certain circumstances that a company whose shareholders retain the majority voting interest in the combined business be treated
as the acquirer for financial reporting purposes. Accordingly, the acquisition has been accounted for as a “reverse acquisition”
arrangement whereby CY-SRRE and LRY are deemed to have purchased SRRE. However, SRRE remains the legal entity and the Registrant
for Securities and Exchange Commission reporting purposes. All shares and per share data prior to the acquisition have been restated
to reflect the stock issuance as a recapitalization of CY-SRRE and LRY.
On January 21, 2011, we entered into a
Share Purchase Agreement with Good Speed Services Limited (“Good Speed”) to issue 2.5 million shares for US $500,000.
This agreement, subject to standard closing terms and conditions, was scheduled to close on or before March 20, 2011. On March
18
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an extension was signed between SRRE and Good Speed to extend the closing date to on or before July 5, 2011.
On
June 24, 2011, we issued 2.5 million shares of common stock to Good Speed and received
US $500,000
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On January 22, 2011
we
entered into a Share Purchase Agreement with Better Time International Limited (“Better Time”)
to issue 2.5
million shares for US $500,000. This agreement, subject to standard closing terms and conditions, was scheduled to close on or
before March 20, 2011. On March 16 an extension was signed between SRRE and Better Time to extend the closing date to on or before
July 1, 2011.
On July 1, 2011, Sunrise and Better Time extended the closing date to on or before September
30, 2011. On September 30, 2011, we issued 2.5 million shares of common stock to Better Time and received
US $500,000
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General Business Description
SRRE was incorporated on October 10, 1996
as a Texas corporation and was formerly known as Parallax Entertainment, Inc. SRRE has gone through a series of transactions leading
to the completion of a reverse merger on October 5, 2004. Prior to the closing of the exchange agreements described in “Corporate
History” above, SRRE was an inactive "shell" company. Following the closing, SRRE, through its two wholly owned
subsidiaries, CY-SRRE and LRY, has engaged in the property brokerage services, real estate marketing services, property leasing
services and property management services in the PRC.
The Company recognizes that in order to
differentiate itself from the market, it should avoid direct competition with large-scale property developers who have their own
marketing departments. Our objective is to develop a niche position with marketing alliances with medium size and smaller developers,
and become their outsourcing marketing and sales agents.
SRRE operates through a tier of wholly
owned subsidiaries of Sunrise Real Estate Development Group, Inc., a Cayman Islands corporation ("CY-SRRE") and LIN RAY
YANG Enterprise, Ltd., a British Virgin Islands company ("LRY"). Neither CY-SRRE nor LRY have operations but conduct
operations in Mainland China through their respective subsidiaries that are based in the PRC. CY-SRRE operates through its wholly
owned subsidiary, SHXJY. LRY operates through its two wholly owned subsidiaries, SHSY and SZGFH. SHXJY and SHSY are property agency
business earning commission revenue from marketing and sales services to developers. The main business of SZGFH is to render property
rental service, buildings management and maintenance service for office buildings. Our company organization chart is as follows:
Figure 1: Company Organization Chart
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Established Linyi Shang Yang Real Estate Development Company Limited in January, 2012.
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Beijing Xin Jin Yang Real Estate Consultation Company Limited is currently in the process of being dissolved in 2012.
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Kunshan Shang Yang Real Estate Brokerage Company Limited is currently in the process of being dissolved in 2012.
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Our major business is agency sales, whereby
our Chinese subsidiaries contracted with property developers to market and sell their newly developed property units. For these
services we earned a commission fee calculated as a percentage of the sales prices. We have focused our sales on the whole China
market, especially in secondary cities. To expand our agency business, we have established subsidiaries and branches in Shanghai,
Suzhou, Beijing, Yangzhou, Chongqing, Quanjiao ,Hainan, Shangqiu, Chengdu, Wuhan, Kunshan, and Linyi.
During 2005 and 2006, SZGFH entered into
leasing agreements with certain buyers of the Sovereign Building underwriting project to lease the properties for them. These leasing
agr
eements on these properties are for 62% of the floor space that was sold to third party buyers. In
accordance with the leasing agreements, the owners of the properties can have a rental return of 8.5% and 8.8% per annum for a
period of 5 years and 8 years, respectively. In regards to the leasing agreements, we have negotiated with the buyers and have
lowered the annual rental return rate for the remaining leasing period from 8.5% for 5 years to 5.8%, and from 8.8% for 8
years to 6%. As of December 31, 2011, 68% of the buyers agreed upon the lowered rate and 25% of the buyers agree
d to cancel
the leasing agreements. The leasing period started in the second quarter of 2006, and the Company has the right to sublease the
leased properties to cover these lease commitments in the leasing period. As of
December 31, 2011, 104
sub-leas
ing agreements have been signed and the area of these sub-leasing agreements represente
d
67%
of the total area with these lease commitments.
With a relatively short history and smaller
capital base, we recognize that in order to differentiate ourselves from the market, we need to avoid direct competition with large-scale
property developers, who have their own marketing departments. We plan to utilize our professional experience to carve a niche
and position by developing marketing alliances with medium size and smaller developers. This strategic plan is designed to expand
our activities beyond our existing revenue base, enabling us to assume higher investment risk and giving us flexibility in collaborating
with partnering developers. The plan is aimed at improving our capital structure, diversifying our revenue base, creating higher
values and equity returns.
In the past eleven years, we have established
a reputation as a sales and marketing agency for new projects. With our accumulated expertise and experience, we intend to take
a more aggressive role by participating in property investments. We plan to select property developers with outstanding qualifications
as our strategic partners, and continue to build strength in design, planning, positioning and marketing services. Beginning 2012,
we are developing our first development project in Wuhan and Linyi and have started the initial construction in the first quarter
of 2012.
Business Activities
Our main operating subsidiaries, SHXJY
and SHSY, have engaged in sales and marketing agency work for newly built property units. We also have developed a good network
of landowners and earned the trust of developers, allowing us to explore opportunities in property investments.
In order to build a cushion against the
cyclical nature of the real estate industry and have a more diversified revenue base, we established another operating subsidiary,
SZGFH, to deal with property management and rental operations.
While our main operation is in agency sales,
we are constantly seeking opportunities to branch out into real estate development. While we continue our efforts there are no
assurance we will be able to obtain any development projects.
Commission Based Services
Commission based services refer to marketing
and sales agency operations, which provide the following services:
a. Integrated Marketing Planning
b. Advertising Planning & Execution
c. Sales Planning and Execution
In this type of business, we sign a marketing
and sales agency agreement with property developers to undertake the marketing and sales activities of a specific project. The
scope of service varies according to clients' needs; it could be a full package of all the above services, a combination of any
two of the above services or any single service.
A major part of our existing revenue comes
from commission-based services. We secure these projects via bidding or direct appointments. As a result of our relationships with
existing clients and our sales track record, we have secured a number of cases from prior clients on subsequent phases of projects.
Normally, before a developer retains us,
we will evaluate and determine the Average Sales Value of a project. This value will be proposed to the developer, and the parties
will determine and agree on an Average Sales Value as the basis of our agency agreement. The actual sales price of the project
is generally priced higher than the Average Sales Value depending on market conditions. On average, we have been to sell the property
at a small premium over Average Sales Value.
Our normal commission structure is a combination
of the following:
a) Base Commission of 1.0% - 1.5% based
on the Average sales value.
b) Surplus Commission of 10% - 30% based
on the difference between Average Sales Value and actual sales price.
Our wholly owned subsidiaries, SHXJY and
SHSY, engage in this sales and marketing phase of our business.
Real Estate Development
In mid 2011, we established a project company
in Wuhan where we have 49% stake. During the fourth quarter of 2011, the project company was in the process of acquiring land and
obtaining the appropriate license and certificate for the development project. In the first quarter of 2012, we began its initial
construction. The land is approximately 27,950 square meters with an estimated development period of three years.. Proceeds from
sales will fund the constructions of subsequent phases and we are currently in the process of applying for bank loans and other
forms of funding, however, there are no assurance we will be able to obtain future financings.
In January 2012, we established Linyi Shang
Yang Real Estate Development (“LYSY”) with 24% stake in the company. During the first quarter of 2012, we acquired
approximately 103,385 square meters for the purpose of developing villa-style residential housing. Proceeds from sales will fund
the constructions of subsequent phases and we are currently in the process of applying for bank loans and other forms of funding,
however, there are no assurances we will be able to obtain future financings.
Mainland China's Property Sector
The industry's macro environment is opening
up, and the property sector is gradually developing to be a more regulated market. Stable economic growth provides a solid and
secure base for investment returns in the property sector.
GDP Growth of PRC for the period of 2007
through 2011
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GDP GROWTH
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2007
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11.4
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2008
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9.0
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2009
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8.7
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2010
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10.3
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2011
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9.2
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Source: National Bureau
of Statistics of China
Government regulation
On November 5, 2008, the State Council
announced a two-year economic stimulus plan involving a total investment of RMB 4 trillion. The stimulus plan, which the State
Council announced at a general meeting, is called the Ten Measures to Further Expand Domestic Demand and Promote Steady Economic
Development (the Ten Measures). In the first measure, the government affirms its commitment to subsidizing low-rent housing, renovating
poor and imperiled housing in rural areas, and providing housing for nomads. The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC)
announced on December 18, 2008, that the central government has distributed RMB10 billion for the construction of affordable housing.
The State Taxation Administration issued
the Regulation of Land Value-added Tax Clearing and Administrating in May 2009, effective on June 1, 2009. It requires the developers
to clear the land value-added tax, which have completed development projects and have finished sale, or have sold development projects
under constructed, or have transferred the land use right to others.
On May 27 2009, the Chinese government
issued the policy “Notice of the Fix Asset Investment Ratio” stating that economical housings and residential housing’s
must provide at least 20% of the purchase price before bank loans. Other real estate project’s minimum payment, not including
bank loans, shall be 30%. This is a decrease from the 35% minimum required since 2004 and a drop in level back in 1996. This policy
signifies the government loosening of the real estate sector.
The Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Land
and Resources, Ministry of Supervision, the Central Government, and five other agencies announced in “Notice Regarding to
Improve Upon Land Sale and Receivable Management,” to increase the initial payment of land purchases to 50% of the purchase
price and the entire purchase price must be paid in full within the year in Dec 2009. Prior to the increase, the increase, the
initial payment was around 20% to 30%.
On January 1, 2010, the Ministry of
Finance and the State Administration of Taxation re-imposed the business tax on total proceeds from the resale of certain residential
properties held for less than five years. The China Banking Regulatory Authority withdrew its earlier policy and emphasized the
minimum 40% down payment requirement for mortgages for second properties. On March 8, 2010, the Ministry of Land and Resources
issued a circular to further strengthen the supervision on land supply, requiring a real estate developer to pay at least 50% of
the land premium within one month and 100% within one year after the land use right contract is executed. On April 17, 2010,
the State Council issued the Circular on Firmly Restraining Soaring Housing Prices in Certain Cities. According to this circular,
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A Down payment must be no less than 30% of the purchase price for first self-use housing unit purchases
by a family with a gross construction area of more than 90 square meters.;
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The minimum down payment for the second housing unit purchased by a family is increased from 40%
to 50% and the loan interest rate must be no less than 110% of benchmark lending interest rate;
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Down payment for the third or more housing unit purchased by any family and the loan interest rate
must be further increased significantly based on the rate for the first and second housing units, as determined by commercial banks
based on their assessment of the risks;
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Commercial banks may suspend extending loans to families for their purchases of the third or more
housing units in regions where commercial housing unit prices are too high or have risen too fast or supply of housing units is
insufficient. The banks may also suspend extending loans to individuals for their purchase of housing units outside of their registered
residence if they cannot furnish evidence of their tax or social insurance premium payment for at least one year locally in the
region where the subject housing units are located; and
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Local governments are allowed to limit the total number of housing units one can purchase in certain
period in light of the local situation.
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On January 10
th
, 2010, the government
established a notice of 11 measures to strengthen management of the real estate market
to address the rising real estate prices. The measures call for an increasing supply of low-cost houses for low-income families
and common residential houses, encouraging reasonably priced house buying while limiting purchases for speculation and investment,
strengthening real estate project loan risk management and market supervision, speeding up construction of residential housing
projects for low-income households, and specifying responsibilities of local governments.
Such efforts by the government to slow
down property price appreciation may reduce the activities in the real estate market and decrease real estate transaction volume,
and prevent developers from raising capital they need or increase their costs to start new projects. There are no assurances that
the PRC government will not adopt new measures in the future that may result in lower growth rates in the real estate industry.
Frequent changes in government policies may also create uncertainty that could discourage investment in real estate. Our business
may be materially and adversely affected as a result of decreased transaction volumes or real estate prices that may result from
government policies.
In January 2011, the State Council released
eight new measures to put downward pressure on property prices by:
1) Requiring local governments
to set housing price targets in proportion with local income levels for 2011;
2) Requiring a business tax for
housing sales within 5 years of purchase must be levied on total sales value; properties;
3) Strengthening the management
of land supply for housing
4) Imposing purchase restrictions
in all large- & medium-sized cities. Families already owning a residential property are restricted to buy only one more, while
those already owning two or more properties are prohibited to purchase additional properties;
5) Accelerating the construction
of social security residential housings;
6) Providing that the down payment
ratio for second-home purchases must not be less than 60%, up from 50%, with an interest rate at least 1.1 times of the benchmark
rate;
7) Improving guidance for media's
housing market coverage;
8) Providing for implementation
& accountability for local governments over the housing price control targets.
In May 2011, the National Development and
Reform Commission (“NDRC”) began the “one house, one price” policy which requires developers to enhance
its disclosure of the residential properties’ offering prices and available supply volume. This policy is designed to prevent
developers from posting false supply volume and prices to fuel speculative price volatility.
In July 2011, the China’s State Council
declared that it will continue to implement tightening policies and expand the housing purchase restrictions to second and third-tier
cities.
Environmental matters
There is a growing concern in regards to
the global warming issues affecting the world today. The changing weather patterns and abnormal conditions may affect the construction
and logistics of developers and this may indirectly cause inverse effect to our operation. Extreme weather conditions may delay
in construction of properties; this then may delay the sale of these properties and therefore delaying our future revenue stream.
Employees
As of December 31, 2011, we had the following
number of employees:
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Employees
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SRRE
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Administration Dept.
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1
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Accounting Dept.
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2
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Investor Relations Dept.
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2
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SHXJY
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Administration Dept.
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17
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Accounting Dept.
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2
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Research & Development Dept.
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5
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Marketing Dept.
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12
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Chongqing Branch of SHXJY
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Accounting Dept.
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1
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Marketing Dept.
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4
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SZXJY
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Administration Dept.
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11
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Accounting Dept.
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|
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3
|
|
Research & Development Dept.
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|
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9
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|
Advertising & Communication Planning Dept.
|
|
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5
|
|
Marketing Dept.
|
|
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48
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|
|
|
|
|
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SZSY
|
|
|
|
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Marketing Dept.
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|
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28
|
|
|
|
|
|
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SZXJYB
|
|
|
|
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Marketing Dept.
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|
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7
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SHSY
|
|
|
|
|
Administration Dept.
|
|
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9
|
|
Accounting Dept.
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|
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3
|
|
Marketing Dept.
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
|
|
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SYSY
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|
|
|
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Marketing Dept.
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|
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14
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SZGFH
|
|
|
|
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Administration Dept.
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|
|
2
|
|
Accounting Dept.
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|
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3
|
|
Marketing Dept.
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|
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
|
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SQSY
|
|
|
|
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Marketing Dept.
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7
|
|
|
|
|
|
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WHGFH
|
|
|
|
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Marketing Dept.
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|
|
1
|
|
|
|
|
|
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SHRJ
|
|
|
|
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Administration Dept.
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1
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Design Dept.
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9
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Total
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|
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211
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None of
our employees are represented by a labor union or bound by a collective bargaining unit. We believe that our relationship with
its employees is satisfactory.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
RISK FACTORS
SRRE has identified a number of risk factors
faced by the Company. These factors, among others, may cause actual results, events or performance to differ materially from those
expressed in this 10-K or in press releases or other public disclosures. You should be aware of the existence of these factors.
RISKS RELATING TO THE GROUP
SRRE is a holding company and depends
on its subsidiaries’ cash flows to meet its obligations.
SRRE is a holding company, and it conducts
all of its operations through its subsidiaries. As a result, its ability to meet any obligations depends upon its subsidiaries’
cash flows and payment of funds as dividends, loans, advances or other payments. In addition, the payment of dividends or the making
of loans, advances or other payments to SRRE may be subject to regulatory or contractual restrictions.
Our invoicing for commissions may be
delayed.
Generally, we recognize our commission
revenues after the contracts signed with developers are completed and confirmations are received from the developers. However,
sometimes we do not recognize income even when we have rendered our services for any of the following reasons:
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The developers have not received payments from potential purchasers who have promised to pay the outstanding
sum by cash;
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b.
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The purchasers, who need to obtain mortgage financing to pay the outstanding balance due, are unable
to obtain the necessary financing from their banks;
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c.
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Banks are sometimes unwilling to grant the necessary bridge loan to the developers in time due to
the developers’ relatively low credit rating;
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d.
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The developers tend to be in arrears with sales commissions; therefore, do not grant confirmation
to us to be able to invoice them accordingly.
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Development of new business may stretch
our cash flow and strain our operation efficiency.
Business expansion and the need to integrate
operations arising from the expansion may place a significant strain on our managerial, operational and financial resources, and
will further contribute to a need to increase in our financial needs.
Risks associated with a Guaranteed Rental
Return Promotion.
During the year of 2005 and 2006, SZGFH
entered into leasing agreements with certain buyers of the Sovereign Building underwriting project to lease the properties for
them. These leasing agreements on these properties are for 62% of the floor space that was sold to third party buyers. In accordance
with the leasing agreements, the owners of the properties can have a rental return of 8.5% and 8.8% per annum for a period of 5
years and 8 years, respectively. In regards to the leasing agreements, we have negotiated with the buyers and have lowered the
annual rental return rate for the remaining leasing period from 8.5% for 5 years to 5.8%, and from 8.8% for 8 years
to 6%. As of December 31, 2011, 68% of the buyers agreed upon the lowered rate,
7% of the buyers did
not agreed to a lowered rate
and 25% of the buyers agreed to cancel the leasing agreements. The leasing period started in
the second quarter, 2006, and the Company has the right to sublease the leased properties to cover these lease commitments in the
leasing period.
We are continuing to promote this package.
The return is guaranteed by SZGFH, whereby SZGFH’s principal activities are real estate leasing and property management services.
However, we may not successfully sublease the targeted properties at prices higher than what we committed in the promotional package.
Our failure to do so could adversely affect our financial condition.
Our acquisition of new property may
involve risks.
These acquisitions involve several risks
including, but not limited to, the following:
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The acquired properties may not perform as well as we expected or ever become profitable.
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b.
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Improvements to the properties may ultimately cost significantly more than we had originally estimated.
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Additional acquisitions might harm our
business.
As part of our business strategy, we may
seek to acquire or invest in additional businesses, products, services or technologies that we think could complement or expand
our business. If we identify an appropriate acquisition opportunity, we might be unable to negotiate the terms of that acquisition
successfully, finance it, or integrate it into our existing business and operations. We may also be unable to select, manage or
absorb any future acquisitions successfully. Furthermore, the negotiation of potential acquisitions, as well as the integration
of an acquired business, would divert management time and other resources. We may have to use a substantial portion of our available
cash to consummate an acquisition. If we complete acquisitions through exchange of our securities, our shareholders could suffer
significant dilution. In addition, we cannot assure you that any particular acquisition, even if successfully completed, will ultimately
benefit our business.
Our real estate investments are subject
to numerous risks.
We are subject to risks that generally
relate to investments in real estate. The investment returns available from equity investments in real estate depend in large part
on the amount of income earned and capital appreciation generated by the related properties, as well as the expenses incurred.
In addition, a variety of other factors affect income from properties and real estate values, including governmental regulations,
insurance, zoning, tax and eminent domain laws, interest rate levels and the availability of financing. For example, new or existing
real estate zoning or tax laws can make it more expensive and/or time-consuming to develop real property or expand, modify or renovate
properties. When interest rates increase, the cost of acquiring, developing, expanding or renovating real property increases and
real property values may decrease as the number of potential buyers decrease. Similarly, as financing becomes less available, it
becomes more difficult both to acquire and to sell real property. Finally, governments can, under eminent domain laws, take real
property. Sometimes this taking is for less compensation than the owner believes the property is worth. Any of these factors could
have a material adverse impact on results of our operations or financial condition. In addition, equity real estate investments,
such as the investments we hold and any additional properties that we may acquire, are relatively difficult to sell quickly. If
our properties do not generate sufficient revenue to meet operating expenses, including debt servicing and capital expenditures,
our income will be reduced.
Competition, economic conditions and
similar factors affecting us, and the real estate industry in general, could affect our performance.
Our properties and business are subject
to all operating risks common to the real estate industry. These risks include:
a. Adverse effects of general and local
economic conditions;
b. Increases in operating costs attributable
to inflation and other factors; and
c. Overbuilding in certain property sectors.
These factors could adversely affect our
revenues, profitability and results of operations.
Our business is susceptible to fluctuations
in the real estate market of China, especially in certain areas of eastern China where a significant portion of our operations
are concentrated, which may adversely affect our revenues and results of operations.
We conduct our real estate services business
primarily in China. Our business depends substantially on the conditions of the PRC real estate market. Demand for private residential
real estate in China has grown rapidly in the recent decade but such growth is often coupled with volatility in market conditions
and fluctuation in real estate prices. Fluctuations of supply and demand in China’s real estate market are caused by economic,
social, political and other factors. To the extent fluctuations in the real estate market adversely affect real estate transaction
volumes or prices, our financial condition and results of operations may be materially and adversely affected.
As a significant portion of our operations
is concentrated in Shanghai and Jiangsu Province, any decrease in demand or real estate prices or any other adverse developments
in these regions may materially and adversely affect our total real estate transaction volumes and average selling prices, which
may in turn adversely affect our revenues and results of operations. These economic uncertainties involve, among other things,
conditions of supply and demand in local markets and changes in consumer confidence and income, employment levels, increase
in mortgage interest rates and government regulations. These risks and uncertainties could periodically have an adverse effect
on consumer demand for and the pricing of our homes, which could cause our operating revenues to decline. In addition, builders
are subject to various risks, many of them outside the control of the homebuilder including competitive overbuilding, availability
and cost of building lots, materials and labor, adverse weather conditions, cost overruns, changes in government regulations, and
increases in real estate taxes and other local government fees. A reduction in our revenues could in turn negatively affect the
market price of our securities.
Our business may be materially and adversely
affected by government measures aimed at China’s real estate industry.
The real estate industry in China is subject
to government regulations. Until 2009, the real estate markets in a number of major cities in China had experienced rapid and significant
growth. Before the global economic crisis hit all the major economies worldwide in 2009, the PRC government had adopted a series
of measures to restrain what it perceived as unsustainable growth in the real estate market. From 2003 to 2011, the PRC government
introduced a series of specific administrative and credit-control measures including, but not limited to, setting minimum down
payment requirements for residential and commercial real estate transactions, limiting availability of mortgage loans, and tightening
governmental approval process for certain real estate transactions.
In cities such as Beijing and Shanghai,
we have seen the effects of such policies and regulatory measures. The sales volumes for real properties in Beijing and Shanghai
decreased significantly after the policy change. The sale prices for certain properties in such cities also weakened. The PRC government’s
policy and regulatory measures on the PRC real estate sector could adversely affect the property purchasers’ ability to obtain
mortgage financing or significantly increase the cost of mortgage financing and reduce market demand for properties. These factors
may materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
Despite the recent government measures
aimed at maintaining the long-term stability of the real estate market, we cannot assure you that the PRC government will not continue
to adopt new measures in the future that may result in short-term downward adjustments and uncertainty in the real estate market.
Our business may be
materially and adversely affected as a result of decreased transaction volumes or real estate prices that may follow these adjustments
or market uncertainty.
We operate in a highly competitive environment.
Our competitors may be able to adapt more
quickly to changes in customer needs or to devote greater resources than we can to developing and expanding our services. Such
competitors could also attempt to increase their presence in our markets by forming strategic alliances with other competitors,
by offering new or improved services or by increasing their efforts to gain and retain market share through competitive pricing.
As the market for our services matures, price competition and penetration into the market will intensify. Such competition may
adversely affect our gross profits, margins and results of operations. There can be no assurance that we will be able to compete
successfully with existing or new competitors.
We may be unable to effectively manage
our growth.
We will need to manage our growth effectively,
which may entail devising and effectively implementing business and integration plans, training and managing our growing workforce,
managing our costs, and implementing adequate control and reporting systems in a timely manner. We may not be able to successfully
manage our growth or to integrate and assimilate any acquired business operations. Our failure to do so could affect our success
in executing our business plan and adversely affect our revenues, profitability and results of operations.
If we fail to successfully manage our
planned expansion of operations, our growth prospects will be diminished and our operating expenses could exceed budgeted amounts.
Our ability to offer our services in an
evolving market requires an effective planning and management process. We have expanded our operations rapidly since inception,
and we intend to continue to expand them in the foreseeable future. This rapid growth places significant demand on our managerial
and operational resources and our internal training capabilities. In addition, we have hired a significant number of employees
and plan to further increase our total work force. This growth will continue to substantially burden our management team. To manage
growth effectively, we must:
a. Implement and improve our
operational, financial and other systems, procedures and controls on a timely basis.
b. Expand, train and manage our
workforce, particularly our sales and marketing and support organizations.
We cannot be certain that our systems,
procedures and controls will be adequate to support our current or future operations or that our management will be able to handle
such expansion and still achieve the execution necessary to meet our growth expectations. Failure to manage our growth effectively
could diminish our growth prospects and could result in lost opportunities as well as operating expenses exceeding the amount budgeted.
We may be unable to maintain internal
funds or obtain financing or renew credit facilities in the future.
Adequate financing is one of the major
factors, which can affect our ability to execute our business plan in this regard. We finance our business mainly through internal
funds, bank loans or raising equity funds. There is no guarantee that we will always have internal funds available for future developments
or we will not experience difficulties in obtaining financing and renewing credit facilities granted by financial institutions
in the future. In addition, there may be a delay in equity fundraising activities. Although in 2011 we issued a total of 5,000,000
shares for an aggregate of $1,000,000 to two investors, our access to obtain debt or equity financing depends on the banks' willingness
to lend and on conditions in the capital markets, and we may not be able to secure additional sources of financing on commercially
acceptable terms, if at all.
We may need to raise additional capital
that may not be available on terms favorable to us, if at all.
We may need to raise additional capital
in the future, and we cannot be certain that we will be able to obtain additional financing on favorable terms, if at all. If we
cannot raise additional capital on acceptable terms, we may not be able to develop or enhance our services, take advantage of future
opportunities or respond to competitive pressures or unanticipated requirements. To fully realize our business objectives and potential,
we may require additional financing. We cannot be sure that we will be able to secure the financing we will require, or that it
will be available on favorable terms. If we are unable to obtain any necessary additional financing, we will be required to substantially
curtail our approach to implementing our business objectives. Additional financing may be debt, equity or a combination of debt
and equity. If equity is used, it could result in significant dilution to our shareholders.
Our operations and growth prospects
may be significantly impeded if we are unable to retain our key personnel or attract additional key personnel, particularly since
experienced personnel and new skilled personnel are in short supply.
Competition for key personnel is intense.
As a small company, our success depends on the service of our executive officers, and other skilled managerial and technical personnel,
and our ability to attract, hire, train and retain personnel. There is always the possibility that certain of our key personnel
may terminate their employment with us to work for one of our competitors at any time for any reason. There can be no assurance
that we will be successful in attracting and retaining key personnel. The loss of services of one or more key personnel could have
a material adverse effect on us and would materially impede the operation and growth of our business.
If our partnering developers experience
financial or other difficulties, our business and revenues could be adversely affected.
As a service-based company, we greatly
depend on the working relationships and agency contracts with its partnering developers. We are exposed to the risks that our partnering
developers may experience financial or other difficulties, which may affect their ability or will to carry out any existing development
projects or resell contracts, thus delaying or canceling the fulfillment of their agency contracts with us. Any of these factors
could adversely affect our revenues, profitability and results of operations.
Our partnering developers are subject to
extensive government regulation which could make it difficult for them to obtain adequate funding or additional funding. Various
PRC regulations restrict developers’ ability to raise capital through external financings and other methods, including, but
not limited to, the following:
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developers cannot pre-sell uncompleted residential units in a project prior to achieving certain development
milestones specified in related regulations;
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PRC banks are prohibited from extending loans to real estate companies to fund the purchase of land
use rights;
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developers cannot borrow from a PRC bank for a particular project unless we fund at least 35% of the
total investment amount of that project using our own capital;
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developers cannot borrow from a PRC bank for a particular project if we do not obtain the land use
right certificate for that project;
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property developers are strictly prohibited from using the proceeds from a loan obtained from a local
bank to fund property developments outside of the region where the bank is located; and
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PRC banks are prohibited from accepting properties that have been vacant for more than three years
as collateral for a loan.
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If we fail to establish and maintain
strategic relationships, the market acceptance of our services, and our profitability, may suffer.
To offer services to a larger customer
base, our direct sales force depends on strategic partnerships, marketing alliances, and partnering developers to obtain customer
leads and referrals. If we are unable to maintain our existing strategic relationships or fail to enter into additional strategic
relationships, we will have to devote substantially more resources to the marketing of our services. We would also lose anticipated
customer introductions and co-marketing benefits. Our success depends in part on the success of our strategic partners and their
ability to market our services successfully. In addition, our strategic partners may not regard us as significant for their own
businesses. Therefore, they could reduce their commitment to us or terminate their respective relationships with us, pursue other
partnerships or relationships, or attempt to develop or acquire services that compete with our services. Even if we succeed in
establishing these relationships, they may not result in additional customers or revenues.
We are subject to the risks associated
with projects operated through joint ventures.
Some of our projects are operated through
joint ventures in which we have controlling interests. We may enter into similar joint ventures in the future. Any joint venture
investment involves risks such as the possibility that the joint venture partner may seek relief under Chinese insolvency laws,
or have economic or business interests or goals that are inconsistent with our business interests or goals. While the bankruptcy
or insolvency of our joint venture partner generally should not disrupt the operations of the joint venture, we could be forced
to purchase the partner’s interest in the joint venture, or the interest could be sold to a third party. Additionally, we
may enter into joint ventures in the future in which we have non-controlling interests. If we do not have control over a joint
venture, the value of our investment may be affected adversely by a third party that may have different goals and capabilities
than ours. It may also be difficult for us to exit a joint venture that we do not control after an impasse. In addition, a joint
venture partner may be unable to meet its economic or other obligations, and we may be required to fulfill those obligations.
We are subject to the risks associated
with projects operated through joint ventures.
Some of our projects are operated through
joint ventures in which we have controlling interests. We may enter into similar joint ventures in the future. Any joint venture
investment involves risks such as the possibility that the joint venture partner may seek relief under federal or state insolvency
laws, or have economic or business interests or goals that are inconsistent with our business interests or goals. While the bankruptcy
or insolvency of our joint venture partner generally should not disrupt the operations of the joint venture, we could be forced
to purchase the partner’s interest in the joint venture, or the interest could be sold to a third party. Additionally, we
may enter into joint ventures in the future in which we have non-controlling interests. If we do not have control over a joint
venture, the value of our investment may be affected adversely by a third party that may have different goals and capabilities
than ours. It may also be difficult for us to exit a joint venture that we do not control after an impasse. In addition, a joint
venture partner may be unable to meet its economic or other obligations, and we may be required to fulfill those obligations.
We are subject to risks relating to
acts of God, terrorist activity and war.
Our operating income may be reduced by
acts of God, such as natural disasters or acts of terror, in locations where we own and/or operate significant properties and areas
from which we draw customers and partnering developers. Some types of losses, such as from earthquake, hurricane, terrorism and
environmental hazards, may be either uninsurable or too expensive to justify insuring against. Should an uninsured loss or a loss
in excess of insured limits occur, we could lose all or a portion of the capital we have invested in any particular property, as
well as any anticipated future revenue from such property. In that event, we might nevertheless remain obligated for any mortgage
debt or other financial obligations related to the property. Similarly, wars (including the potential for war), terrorist activity
(including threats of terrorist activity), political unrest and other forms of civil strife as well as geopolitical uncertainty
have caused in the past, and may cause in the future, our results to differ materially from anticipated results.
We have limited business insurance
coverage in China.
The insurance industry in China is still
at an early stage of development. Insurance companies in China offer limited business insurance products. As a result, we do not
have any business liability or disruption insurance coverage for our operations in China. Any business disruption, litigation or
natural disaster might result in substantial costs and diversion of resources.
We may be affected by global climate
change or by legal, regulatory, or market responses to such change.
There is a growing concern in regards to
the global warming issues affecting the world today. The changing weather patterns and abnormal conditions may affect the construction
and logistics of developers and this may indirectly cause inverse effect to our operation. Extreme weather conditions may delay
in construction of properties; this then may delay the sale of these properties and therefore delaying our future revenue stream.
There may be regulations in manufacturing materials for property construction and new building codes in response to global warming
that may delay construction and/or create further expenses to the developers. These possible changes may indirectly affect our
business.
Our real estate development operating
results may not achieve our goals.
As there are many variables to developing
a real estate project, we face the risk of running out of funds mid construction and may have to delay or be unable to continue
developing the project. We may also run into market downturn and not be able to sell any of the housings we’ve developed.
If any of the above happens, we may face an extreme cash shortage and will directly affect our business.
RISKS RELATING TO OUR SECURITIES
Our controlling shareholders could take
actions that are not in the public shareholders’ best interests.
As of March 31
,
2012, Ace Develop directly controls 15.7% of our outstanding common stock and Lin Chi-Jung, our Chairman, is the principal and
controlling shareholder of Ace Develop. As of March 31, 2012, Robert Lin Investments directly controls 15.72% of our outstanding
common stock and Lin Chao Chun, one of our directors, is the principal and controlling shareholder of Robert Lin Investments. Accordingly,
pursuant to our Articles of Incorporation and bylaws, Ace Develop and Lin Chi-Jung, and Robert Lin Investments and Lin Chao Chun,
by virtue of their controlling ownership of share interests, will be able to exercise substantial influence over our business by
directly or indirectly voting at either shareholders meetings or the board of directors meetings in matters of significance to
us and our public shareholders, including matters relating to:
a. Election of directors and officers;
b. The amount and timing of dividends and
other distributions;
c. Acquisition of or merger with another
company; and
d. Any proposed amendments to our Articles
of Incorporation.
Future sales of our common stock could
adversely affect our stock price.
If our shareholders sell substantial amounts
of our common stock in the public market, the market price of our common stock could be adversely affected. In a
ddition,
the sale of these shares could impair our ability to raise capital through the sale of additional equity securities.
We are listed on the OTCQB, which can
be a volatile market.
Our common stock is quoted on the OTCQB,
a quotation system for equity securities. It is a more limited trading market than the Nasdaq Capital Market, and timely and accurate
quotations of the price of our common stock may not always be available. Investors may expect trading volume to be low in such
a market. Consequently, the activity of only a few shares may affect the market and may result in wide swings in price and in volume.
We may be subject to exchange rate fluctuations.
A majority of our revenues are received,
and a majority of our operating costs are incurred, in Renminbi. Because our financial statements are presented in U.S. Dollars,
any significant fluctuation in the currency exchange rates between the Renminbi and the U.S. Dollar will affect our reported results
of operations. We do not currently engage in currency-hedging transactions.
Trading of our common stock is limited,
which may make it difficult for investors to sell their shares at times and prices that investors feel are appropriate.
Trading of our common stock has been extremely
limited. This adversely effects the liquidity of our common stock, not only in terms of the number of shares that can be bought
and sold at a given price, but also through delays in the timing of transactions and reduction in security analysts’ and
the media’s coverage of us. This may result in lower prices for our common stock than might otherwise be obtained and could
also result in a larger spread between the bid and asked prices for our common stock.
There is a limited market for our common
stock and an active trading market for our common stock may never develop.
Trading in our common stock has been limited
and has been characterized by wide fluctuations in trading prices, due to many factors that may have little to do with a company’s
operations or business prospects.
Because it may be a “penny stock,”
it will be more difficult for shareholders to sell shares of our common stock.
In addition, our common stock may be considered
a “penny stock” under SEC rules because it has been trading on the OTC Bulletin Board at prices lower than $1.00. Broker-dealers
who sell penny stocks must provide purchasers of these stocks with a standardized risk-disclosure document prepared by the SEC.
This document provides information about penny stocks and the nature and level of risks involved in investing in the penny-stock
market. A broker must also give a purchaser, orally or in writing, bid and offer quotations and information regarding broker and
salesperson compensation, make a written determination that the penny stock is a suitable investment for the purchaser, and obtain
the purchaser’s written agreement for the purchaser. Broker-dealers also must provide customers that hold penny stocks in
their accounts with such broker-dealers a monthly statement containing price and market information relating to the penny stock.
If a penny stock is sold to investors in violation of the penny stock rules, investors may be able to cancel the purchase and get
the money back. The penny stock rules may make it difficult for investors to sell their shares of our stock, and because of these
rules, there is less trading in penny stocks. Moreover, many brokers simply choose not to participate in penny-stock transactions.
Accordingly, investors may not always be able to resell shares of our common stock publicly at times and at prices that investors
feel are appropriate.
Our stock price is, and we expect it
to remain, volatile, which could limit investors’ ability to sell stock at a profit.
Since the completion of the SRRE /CY-SRRE/LRY
share exchange transactions the market price of our common stock has ranged from a high of $0.51 per share to a low of $0.01 per
share in 2011. The volatile price of our stock makes it difficult for investors to predict the value of our investment, to sell
shares at a profit at any given time, or to plan purchases and sales in advance. A variety of factors may affect the market price
of our common stock. These include, but are not limited to:
a. Announcements of new technological innovations
or new commercial services by our competitors or us;
b. Developments concerning proprietary
rights;
c. Regulatory developments in Mainland
China and foreign countries;
d. Period-to-period fluctuations in our
revenues and other results of operations;
e. Economic or other crises and other external
factors;
f. Changes in financial estimates by securities
analysts; and
g. Sales of our common stock.
We will not be able to control many
of these factors, and we believe that period-to-period comparisons of our financial results will not necessarily be indicative
of our future performance.
The stock market in general has experienced
extreme price and volume fluctuations that may have been unrelated and disproportionate to the operating performance of individual
companies. These broad market and industry factors may seriously harm the market price of our common stock, regardless of our operating
performance.
Because we have not paid and do not
plan to pay cash dividends, investors will not realize any income from an investment in our common stock unless and until investors
sell their shares at profit.
We did not pay cash dividends on our common
stock in 2011, and we do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the near future. Investors should not rely on an investment
in our stock if they require dividend income. Further, investors will only realize income on an investment in our stock in the
event they sell or otherwise dispose of their shares at a price higher than the price they paid for their shares. Such a gain would
result only from an increase in the market price of our common stock, which is uncertain and unpredictable.
We intend to retain all of our earnings
for use in our business and do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the near future.
The payment of any future dividends will
be at the discretion of the Board of Directors and will depend upon a number of factors, including future earnings, the success
of our business activities, general financial condition, future prospects, general business conditions and such other factors as
our Board of Directors may deem relevant.
RISKS RELATING TO THE REAL ESTATE
INDUSTRY IN YANGTZE DELTA AND OTHER AREAS OF THE PRC
The real estate market in Yangtze
Delta and other areas of the PRC is at an early stage of development.
We are subject to real estate market conditions
in the PRC generally and Yangtze Delta in particular. Private ownership of property in the PRC is still at an early stage of development.
Although there is a perception that economic growth in the PRC and the higher standard of living resulting from such growth will
lead to a greater demand for private properties in the PRC, it is not possible to predict with certainty that such a correlation
exists as many social, political, economic, legal and other factors may affect the development of the property market.The level
of uncertainty is increased by the limited availability of accurate financial and market information as well as the overall low
level of transparency in the PRC.
The PRC property market, including the
Yangtze Delta property market, is volatile and may experience oversupply and property price fluctuations. The central and local
governments frequently adjust monetary and other economic policies to prevent and curtail the overheating of the PRC and local
economies, and such economic adjustments may affect the real estate market in Yangtze Delta and other parts of China. Furthermore,
the central and local governments from time to time make policy adjustments and adopt new regulatory measures in a direct effort
to control the over development of the real estate market in China, including Yangtze Delta. Such policies may lead to changes
in market conditions, including price instability and an imbalance of supply and demand of residential properties, which may materially
adversely affect our business and financial conditions. Also, there is no assurance that there will not be over development in
the property sector in Yangtze Delta and other parts of China in the future. Any future over development in the property sector
in Yangtze Delta and other parts of China may result in an oversupply of properties and a fall of property prices in Yangtze Delta
or any of our other markets, which could adversely affect our business and financial condition. The lack of a liquid secondary
market for residential property may discourage investors from acquiring new properties. The limited amount of property mortgage
financing available to PRC individuals may further inhibit demand for residential developments.
Local government may issue further
restrictive measures in the future.
In January, 2011, the Shanghai municipal
government put forward a local restrictive policy. The policy prohibits residential housing purchases for 1) non-local residents,
who are not able to provide a local tax payment or social security payment certificate over one year within the most recent two
years, 2) local resident, who is already in possession of two residential units. The policy also limits residential housing purchases
for 1) non-local residents, who are able to provide local tax payment certificate over one year, to only one unit, 2) local residents,
who are already in possession of only one residential unit, to one additional residential unit.
We cannot assure you that the local government
in Shanghai or Jiangsu Province will not issue further restrictive measures in the future. The local government’s restrictive
regulations and measures could increase our operating costs in adapting to these regulations and measures, limit our access to
capital resources or even restrict our business operations, which could further adversely affect our business and prospects.
We face increasing competition, which
may adversely affect our revenues, profitability and results of operations.
In recent years, a large number of property
companies have begun undertaking property sales and investment projects in Yangtze Delta and elsewhere in the PRC. Some of these
property companies may have better track records and greater financial and other resources than we do. The intensity of the competition
may adversely affect our business and financial position. In addition, the real estate market in Yangtze Delta and elsewhere in
the PRC is rapidly changing. If we cannot respond to the changes in the market conditions more swiftly or effectively than our
competitors do, our business and financial position will be adversely affected.
If the availability or attractiveness of
mortgage financing were significantly limited, many of our prospective customers would not be able to purchase the properties,
thus adversely affecting our business and financial position.
Mortgages are becoming increasingly popular
as a means of financing property purchases in the PRC. An increase in interest rates may significantly increase the cost of mortgage
financing, thus reducing the affordability of mortgages as a source of financing for residential property purchases. The PRC government
has increased the down payment requirements and imposed certain other conditions that make mortgage financing unavailable or unattractive
for some potential property purchasers. There is no assurance that the down payment requirements and other conditions will not
be further revised. If the availability or attractiveness of mortgage financing is further significantly limited, many of our prospective
customers would not be able to purchase the properties and, as a result, our business and future prospects would be adversely affected.
Our future prospects are heavily dependent
on the performance of property sectors in specific geographical areas.
The properties we resell and intend to
invest in are mainly based in Yangtze Delta. Our future prospects are, therefore, heavily dependent on the continued growth of
the property sector around Yangtze Delta, and our business may be affected by any adverse developments in the supply and demand
or housing prices in the property sector around Yangtze Delta.
The current level of property development
and investment activity in Yangtze Delta and other markets is substantial. However, there is no assurance that such property resale
and investment activity in Yangtze Delta or any of our other markets will continue at this level in the future or that we will
be able to benefit from the future growth of these property markets.
Our revenues and operating income
could be reduced by adverse conditions specific to our property locations.
The properties we resell and intend to
invest in are concentrated geographically and are located predominately in Yangtze Delta. As a result, our business and our financial
operating results may be materially affected by adverse economic, weather or business conditions in this area. Adverse conditions
that affect these areas such as economic recession, changes in extreme weather conditions and natural disasters, may have an adverse
impact on our operations.
RISKS RELATING TO THE PEOPLES REPUBLIC
OF CHINA
All of our current prospects and deals
are generated in Mainland China; thus all of our revenues are derived from our operations in the PRC. Accordingly, our business,
financial condition, results of operations and prospects are subject, to a significant extent, to economic, political and legal
developments in the PRC.
PRC economic, political policies and
social conditions could adversely affect our business.
The economy of PRC differs from the economies
of most developed countries in a number of respects, including the amount of government involvement, level of development, growth
rate and control of foreign exchange and allocation of resources.
The PRC Government has been reforming the
PRC economic system from planned economy to market oriented economy for more than 20 years, and has also begun reforming the government
structure in recent years. These reforms have resulted in significant economic growth and social progress. Although we believe
these reforms will have a positive effect on our overall and long-term development, we cannot predict whether any future changes
in PRC’s political, economic and social conditions, laws, regulations and policies will have any adverse effect on our current
or future business, results of operations or financial condition.
Changes in foreign exchange regulations
may adversely affect our ability to pay dividends and could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.
Substantially all of our revenues and operating
expenses are denominated in Renminbi. Conversion of Renminbi is under strict government regulation in the PRC. The Renminbi is
currently freely convertible under the "current account", including trade and service related foreign exchange transactions
and payment of dividends, but not under the "capital account", which includes foreign direct investment and loans. Under
the existing foreign exchange regulations in the PRC, we will be able to pay dividends in foreign currencies without prior approval
from the State Administration for Foreign Exchange by complying with certain procedural requirements. However, there is no assurance
that the above foreign policies regarding payment of dividends in foreign currencies will continue in the future.
Fluctuation of the Renminbi could materially
affect the value of, and dividends payable on, the common stock.
The value of the Renminbi is subject to
changes in the PRC Government’s policies and depends to a large extent on China’s domestic and international economic
and political developments, as well as supply and demand in the local market. Since 1994, the official exchange rate for the conversion
of Renminbi to U.S. Dollars has generally been stable, and in 2005 the official exchange rate between U.S. Dollars and Renminbi
had a little fluctuation. However, we cannot give any assurance that the value of the Renminbi will continue to remain stable against
the U.S. Dollar or any other foreign currency. Since our income and profit are denominated in Renminbi, any devaluation of the
Renminbi would adversely affect the value of, and dividends, if any, payable on, our shares in foreign currency terms.
Our operations could be adversely affected
by changes in the political and economic conditions in the PRC. The PRC is our main market and accounted for all of our revenue.
Therefore, we face risks related to conducting business in the PRC. Changes in the social, economic and political conditions of
the PRC may adversely affect our business. Unfavorable changes in government policies, political unrest and economic developments
may also have a negative impact on our operations.
Since the adoption of the “open door
policy” in 1978 and the “socialist market economy” in 1993, the PRC government has been reforming and is expected
to continue to reform its economic and political systems. Any changes in the political and economic policies of the PRC government
may lead to changes in the laws and regulations or the interpretation of the same, as well as changes in the foreign exchange regulations,
taxation and import and export restrictions, which may, in turn, adversely affect our financial performance. While the current
policy of the PRC government seems to be one of imposing economic reform policies to encourage foreign investments and greater
economic decentralization, we cannot assure that such a policy will continue to prevail in the future.
The PRC Legal System Embodies Uncertainties
The PRC legal system is a civil law system
based on written statutes. Unlike common law systems, it is a system in which decided legal cases have little value as precedents.
In 1979, the PRC Government began to promulgate a comprehensive system of laws and regulations governing economic matters in general.
The overall effect of legislation over the past 28 years has significantly enhanced the protections afforded to various forms of
foreign investment in Mainland China. Our PRC operating subsidiaries, wholly foreign-owned enterprises (“WFOEs”), are
subject to laws and regulations applicable to foreign investment in the PRC in general and laws and regulations applicable to WFOEs
in particular. However, these laws, regulations and legal requirements are constantly changing, and their interpretation and enforcement
involve uncertainties. These uncertainties could limit the legal protections available to us and other foreign investors. In addition,
we cannot predict the effect of future developments in the PRC legal system, including the promulgation of new laws, changes to
existing laws or the interpretation or enforcement thereof, or the pre-emption of local regulations by national laws.
Our shareholders may not be able to
enforce U.S. civil liabilities claims.
Our assets are located outside the United
States and are held through subsidiaries incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands, British Virgin Islands and the PRC.
Our current operations are conducted in the PRC. In addition, our directors and officers are residents of the PRC. As a result,
it may be difficult for shareholders to implement service of process on these individuals. In addition, there is uncertainty as
to whether the courts of China would recognize or enforce judgments of United States courts obtained against the Company or such
persons predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the securities laws of the United States or any state thereof, or be
competent to hear original actions brought in these countries against us or such persons predicated upon the securities laws of
the United States or any state thereof.
ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
None.
ITEM 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
We currently own our headquarter office
space at No.638, Hengfeng Road,28
th
Floor, Shanghai, PRC. During 2011, our headquarter office was at Zhaojiabang Road,
No. 333, 7
th
floor, Shanghai. We’ve also rented regional field support offices in various cities in Mainland China,
namely Shanghai, Suzhou, Beijing, Yangzhou, Chongqing, Quanjiao, Hainan, Shangqiu, Chengdu, Linyi and Wuhan. We lease the facilities
that house our regional field support offices. The average aggregate rental expense per month is $19,421.
During the past five years, the Company has also acquired two
floors and four units of the Sovereign Building in Suzhou, PRC. The properties under development were completed on March 31, 2006,
and we have paid the full purchase price to the property developer. In 2007, the title for these pro
perties
were transferred to the Company. The Company decided that one floor will be held for the Company’s own use, and the remaining
properties will be held for long-term investment purposes. Accordingly, the cost of the properties for the Company’s own
use was $2,399,866 and the investment properties was $9,827,298.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company is not a party to any legal
proceedings of a material nature.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND
RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
Our common stock is quoted on the Over-the-Counter
Bulletin Board system under the symbol “SRRE.” The following table sets forth the high and low quotations of our common
stock reported by the OTCBB system for the periods indicated. Effective in March, 2011, quotations for our common stock were reported
by the OTCQB system.
Over-the-counter market quotations reflect
inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down, or commissions, and may not necessarily represent actual transactions.
(Expressed in US Dollars)
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2011
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|
|
2010
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|
|
|
High
|
|
|
Low
|
|
|
High
|
|
|
Low
|
|
First quarter
|
|
$
|
0.51
|
|
|
$
|
0.03
|
|
|
$
|
0.51
|
|
|
$
|
0.10
|
|
Second quarter
|
|
$
|
0.03
|
|
|
$
|
0.01
|
|
|
$
|
0.64
|
|
|
$
|
0.2
|
|
Third quarter
|
|
$
|
0.01
|
|
|
$
|
0.01
|
|
|
$
|
0.51
|
|
|
$
|
0.10
|
|
Fourth quarter
|
|
$
|
0.02
|
|
|
$
|
0.01
|
|
|
$
|
0.51
|
|
|
$
|
0.10
|
|
As of March 31, 2012, we have approximately
596 record holders of our common stock. On March 31, 2012, the closing price of our common stock was $0.03.
No cash dividends were declared on our
common stock in 2011 and 2010. The major reason for not declaring any cash dividends is that we are still a growing company and
require sufficient liquidity to fund our business activities. In the future, in the event we have funds available for distribution,
we may consider paying cash dividends on our common stock.
The Company did not repurchase any of its
outstanding equity securities during the year ended December 31, 2011.
On January 21, 2011, we entered into a
Share Purchase Agreement with Good Speed Services Limited (“Good Speed”) to issue 2.5 million shares for US $500,000.
This agreement, subject to standard closing terms and conditions, was scheduled to close on or before March 20, 2011. On March
18,2011 an extension was signed between SRRE and Good Speed to extend the closing date to on or before July 5, 2011.
On
June 24, 2011, we issued 2.5 million shares of common stock to Good Speed and received
US $500,000
.
On January 22, 2011
we
entered into a Share Purchase Agreement with Better Time International Limited (“Better Time”)
to issue 2.5
million shares for US $500,000. This agreement, subject to standard closing terms and conditions, was scheduled to close on or
before March 20, 2011. On March 16, 2011 an extension was signed between SRRE and Better Time to extend the closing date to on
or before July 1, 2011.
On July 1, 2011, Sunrise and Better Time extended the closing date to on or
before September 30, 2011. On September 30, 2011, we issued 2.5 million shares of common stock to Better Time and received
US
$500,000
.
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
Not Applicable
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND
ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following Management’s Discussion
and Analysis (“MD&A”) is intended to help the reader understand Sunrise Real Estate Group, Inc. (“SRRE”).
MD&A is provided as a supplement to, and should be read in conjunction with, our financial statements and the accompanying
notes.
OVERVIEW
In October 2004, the former shareholders
of Sunrise Real Estate Development Group, Inc. (Cayman Islands) (“CY-SRRE”) and LIN RAY YANG Enterprise Ltd. (“LRY”)
acquired a majority of our voting interests in a share exchange. Before the completion of the share exchange, SRRE had no continuing
operations, and its historical results would not be meaningful if combined with the historical results of CY-SRRE, LRY and their
subsidiaries.
As a result of the acquisition, the former
owners of CY-SRRE and LRY hold a majority interest in the combined entity. Generally accepted accounting principles require in
certain circumstances that a company whose shareholders retain the majority voting interest in the combined business be treated
as the acquirer for financial reporting purposes. Accordingly, the acquisition has been accounted for as a “reverse acquisition”
arrangement whereby CY-SRRE and LRY are deemed to have purchased SRRE. However, SRRE remains the legal entity and the Registrant
for Securities and Exchange Commission reporting purposes. The historical financial statements prior to October 5, 2004 are those
of CY-SRRE and LRY and their subsidiaries. All equity information and per share data prior to the acquisition have been restated
to reflect the stock issuance as a recapitalization of CY-SRRE and LRY.
SRRE and its subsidiaries, namely, CY-SRRE,
LRY, Shanghai Xin Ji Yang Real Estate Consultation Company Limited (“SHXJY”), Shanghai Shang Yang Real Estate Consultation
Company, Ltd. (“SHSY”), Suzhou Gao Feng Hui Property Management Company, Ltd, (“SZGFH”), Suzhou Shang
Yang Real Estate Consultation Company (“SZSY”), Suzhou Xin Ji Yang Real Estate Consultation Company, Ltd. (“SZXJY”),
Linyi Shang Yang Real Estate Development Company Ltd (“LYSH”), Shangqiu Shang Yang Real Estate Consultation Company,
Ltd., (“SQSY”), Wuhan Gao Feng Hui Consultation Company Ltd., Sanya Shang Yang Real Estate Consultation Company, Ltd.
(“SYSH”), Shanghai Rui Jian Design Company, Ltd., (“SHRJ”), and Wuhan Yuan Yu Long Real Estate Development
Company, Ltd. (“WHYYL”) are sometimes here inafter collectively referred to as “the Company,” “our,”
or “us”.
The principal activities of the Company
are real estate agency sales, real estate marketing services, real estate investments, property leasing services and property
management services in the PRC.
On January 21, 2011, we entered into a
Share Purchase Agreement with Good Speed Services Limited (“Good Speed”) to issue 2.5 million shares for US $500,000.
This agreement, subject to standard closing terms and conditions, was scheduled to close on or before March 20, 2011. On March
18, 2011an extension was signed between SRRE and Good Speed to extend the closing date to on or before July 5, 2011.
On
June 24, 2011, we issued 2.5 million shares of common stock to Good Speed and received
US $500,000
.
On January 22, 2011
we
entered into a Share Purchase Agreement with Better Time International Limited (“Better Time”)
to issue 2.5
million shares for US $500,000. This agreement, subject to standard closing terms and conditions, was scheduled to close on or
before March 20, 2011. On March 16, 2011 an extension was signed between SRRE and Better Time to extend the closing date to on
or before July 1, 2011.
On July 1, 2011, Sunrise and Better Time extended the closing date to on or
before September 30, 2011. On September 30, 2011, we issued 2.5 million shares of common stock to Better Time and received
US
$500,000
.
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
Our major business was agency sales, whereby
our Chinese subsidiaries contracted with property developers to market and sell their newly developed property units. For these
services we earned a commission fee calculated as a percentage of the sales prices. We have focused our sales on the whole China
market, especially in secondary cities. To expand our agency business, we have established subsidiaries in Shanghai, Suzhou, Beijing,
Kunshan and Hainan, and branches in Nanchang, Yangzhou, Nanjing, Chongqing, Wuhan, Linyi and Shangqiu
During the year of 2005 and 2006, SZGFH
entered into leasing agreements with certain buyers of the Sovereign Building underwriting project to lease the properties for
them. These leasing agreements on these properties are for 62% of the floor space that was sold to third party buyers. In accordance
with the leasing agreements, the owners of the properties can have a rental return of 8.5% and 8.8% per annum for a period of
5 years and 8 years, respectively. In regards to the leasing agreements, we have negotiated with the buyers and have lowered the
annual rental return rate for the remaining leasing period from 8.5% for 5 years to 5.8%, and from 8.8% for 8 years
to 6%.Till the end of Dece
mber 31, 2011 68% of the buyers agreed upon the lowered rate and 25% of the
buyers agreed to cancel the leasing agreements, and 7% of the buyers did not agree upon the lowered rate. The leasing period started
in the second quarter of 2006, and the Company has the right to sublease the leased properties to cover these lease commitments
in the leasing period. As of December 31, 2011, 104 sub-leasing agreements have been signed and the area of these sub-leasing
agreements represented 67% of the total
area with these lease commitments.
In mid 2011, we established a project
company in Wuhan where we have 49% stake. During the fourth quarter of 2011, the project company was in the process of acquiring
land and obtaining the appropriate license and certificate for the development project. In the first quarter of 2012, we began
its initial construction. The land is approximately 27,950 square meters with an estimated development period of three years..
Proceeds from sales will fund the constructions of subsequent phases and we are currently in the process of applying for bank
loans and other forms of funding, however, there are no assurance we will be able to obtain future financings.
In January 2012, we established a Linyi
Shang Yang Real Estate Development (“LYSY”) with 24% stake in the company. During the first quarter of 2012, we acquired
approximately 103,385 square meters for the purpose of developing villa-style residential housing. Proceeds from sales will fund
the constructions of subsequent phases and we are currently in the process of applying for bank loans and other forms of funding,
however, there are no assurance we will be able to obtain future financings.
Due to the lack of business and the continuing
losses of the Beijing Xin Jin Yang and Kunshan Shang Yang subisidiaries as reflected in our return on investment loss of $6,309,
we are dissolving these two subsidiaries in 2012.
RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH FORWARD-LOOKING
STATEMENTS INCLUDED IN THIS FORM 10-K
In addition to historical information,
this Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on our current beliefs and expectations,
information currently available to us, estimates and projections about our industry, and certain assumptions made by our management.
These statements are not historical facts. We use words such as "anticipates", "expects", "intends",
"plans", "believes", "seeks", "estimates", and similar expressions to identify our forward-looking
statements, which include, among other things, our anticipated revenue and cost of our agency and investment business.
Because we are unable to control or predict
many of the factors that will determine our future performance and financial results, including future economic, competitive,
and market conditions, our forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. They are subject to risks, uncertainties,
and errors in assumptions that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those reflected in our forward-looking
statements. We believe that the assumptions underlying our forward-looking statements are reasonable. However, the investor should
not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. They only reflect our view and expectations as of the date of this
Form 10-K. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement in light of new information,
future events, or other occurrences.
There are several risks and uncertainties,
including those relating to our ability to raise money and grow our business and potential difficulties in integrating new acquisitions
with our current operations, especially as they pertain to foreign markets and market conditions. These risks and uncertainties
can materially affect the results predicted. The Company’s future operating results over both the short and long term will
be subject to annual and quarterly fluctuations due to several factors, some of which are outside our control. These factors include
but are not limited to fluctuating market demand for our services, and general economic conditions.
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In 2011, new guidance was introduced to
eliminate the current option to report other comprehensive income and its components in the statement of stockholders’ equity,
and require an entity to present items of net income and other comprehensive income in one continuous statement, referred to as
the statement of comprehensive income, or in two separate, but consecutive, statements. This guidance would be effective in the
first quarter of 2012, with early adoption permitted. This pronouncement only changes the way we present other comprehensive income
and its components, and does not impact our results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-04,
“Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs.” This ASU
clarifies the concepts related to highest and best use and valuation premise, blockage factors and other premiums and discounts,
the fair value measurement of financial instruments held in a portfolio and of those instruments classified as a component of
shareowners’ equity. The ASU includes enhanced disclosure requirements about recurring Level 3 fair value measurements,
the use of nonfinancial assets, and the level in the fair value hierarchy of assets and liabilities not recorded at fair value.
The provisions of this ASU are effective prospectively for interim and annual periods beginning on or after December 15,
2011. Early application is prohibited. This ASU is not expected to have an impact currently on our financial statements or disclosures
as there are presently no recurring Level 3 fair value measurements.
On August 17, 2010, the FASB and IASB
issued an ED on lease accounting. The ED, released by the FASB as a proposed ASU, creates a new accounting model for both lessees
and lessors and eliminates the concept of operating leases. The proposed ASU, if finalized, would converge the FASB’s and
IASB’s accounting for lease contracts in most significant areas.
The Company does not anticipate that the
adoption of the above statements will have a material effect on the Company's financial condition and results of operations.
APPLICATION OF CRITICAL ACCOUNTING
POLICIES
The preparation of financial statements
in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions
that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of
the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Critical accounting policies
for us include revenue recognition, net earnings per common share, income taxes and segment information.
Revenue Recognition
Agency commission revenue from property
brokerage is recognized when the property developer and the buyer complete a property sales transaction, and the property developer
grants confirmation to us to be able to invoice them accordingly. The time when we receive the commission is normally at the time
when the property developer receives from the buyer a portion of the sales proceeds in accordance with the terms of the relevant
property sales agreement, or the balance of the bank loan to the buyer has been funded, or recognized under the sales schedule
or other specific items of agency sales agreement with developer. At no point does the Company handle any monetary transactions
nor act as an escrow intermediary between the developer and the buyer.
Revenue from marketing consultancy services
is recognized when services are provided to clients, fees associated to services are fixed or determinable, and collection of
the fees is assured.
Rental revenue from property management
and rental business is recognized on a straight-line basis according to the time pattern of the leasing agreements.
The Company accounts for underwriting
sales in accordance with the FASB guidance of ASC Topic 360, “Property, Plant and Equipment”. The commission revenue
on underwriting sales is recognized when the criteria in ASC 360 have been met, generally when title is transferred and the Company
no longer has substantial continuing involvement with the real estate asset sold. If the Company provides certain rent guarantees
or other forms of support where the maximum exposure to loss exceeds the gain, it defers the related commission income and expenses
by applying the deposit method. In future periods, the commission income and related expenses are recognized when the remaining
maximum exposure to loss is reduced below the amount of income deferred.
All revenues represent gross revenues
less sales and business tax.
Net Earnings per Common Share
The Company computes net earnings per
share in accordance with SFAS No. 128, “Earnings per Share.” Under the provisions of SFAS No. 128, basic net earnings
per share is computed by dividing the net earnings available to common shareholders for the period by the weighted average number
of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. The calculation of diluted net earnings per share recognizes common stock
equivalents, however; potential common stock in the diluted EPS computation is excluded in net loss periods, as their effect is
anti-dilutive.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes
in accordance with SFAS No. 109 “Accounting for Income Taxes.” Under SFAS No. 109, deferred tax liabilities or assets
at the end of each period are determined using the tax rate expected to be in effect when taxes are actually paid or recovered.
Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.
Segment Information
The segments are generally determined
based on the management of the businesses and on the basis of separate groups of operating activities, each with general operating
autonomy over diversified products and services. The Company believes that it operates in one business segment. Management views
the business as consisting of several revenue streams; however it is not possible to attribute assets or indirect costs to the
individual streams other than direct expenses.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
We provide the following discussion and
analyses of our changes in financial condition and results of operations for the year ended December 3
1,
2011 wi
th comparisons to the historical year ended December 31, 2010.
Revenue
The following table shows the detail for
net revenues by line of business:
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|
Years ended December 31,
|
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
% to total
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
% to total
|
|
|
% change
|
|
Agency sales
|
|
|
5,955,431
|
|
|
|
66
|
|
|
|
9,243,762
|
|
|
|
72
|
|
|
|
(36
|
)
|
Underwriting sales
|
|
|
640,778
|
|
|
|
7
|
|
|
|
1,270,999
|
|
|
|
10
|
|
|
|
(50
|
)
|
Property management
|
|
|
2,376,327
|
|
|
|
27
|
|
|
|
2,306,496
|
|
|
|
18
|
|
|
|
3
|
|
Net revenue
|
|
|
8,972,536
|
|
|
|
100
|
|
|
|
12,821,257
|
|
|
|
100
|
|
|
|
(30
|
)
|
The net revenues for 2011 were $8,972,536
which decreased 30% from $12,821,257 of 2010. In 2011, agency sales represented 66% of the total net revenues, underwriting sales
represented 7% and property management represented 27%. The decrease in 2011 was mainly due to the decrease in our agency sales
and underwriting sales revenue.
Agency sales
In 2011, 66% of our net revenue was derived
from agency sales, which were from the business activities of SHXJY, SHSY and their subsidiaries and branches. As compared with
2010, net revenue of agency sales in 2011 decreased by 36%.
The macro policies in 2011 aiming to cool
real estate prices has affected many business in the real estate industry. This effect is evident in our decrease in our agency
sales. We are continually seeking stable growth in our agency sales business in 2012. However, there can be no assurance that
we will be able to do so.
Underwriting Sales
In February 2004, SHSY entered into an
agreement to underwrite an office building in Suzhou, known as Suzhou Sovereign Building. Being the sole distribution agent for
this office building, SHSY committed to a sales target of $56.53 million. Property underwriting sales are comparatively a higher
risk business model compared to our pure commission based agency business. Under this higher risk business model, the Underwriting
Model, our commission is not calculated as a percentage of the selling price; instead, our commission revenue is equivalent to
the price difference between the final selling price and underwriting price. We negotiate with a developer for an underwriting
price that is as low as possible, with the guarantee that all or a majority of the units will be sold by a specific date. In return,
we are given the flexibility to establish the final selling price and earn the price difference between the final selling price
and the underwriting price. The risk of this kind of arrangement is that if there is any unsold unit on the expiration date of
the agreement, we may have to absorb the unsold property units from developers at the underwriting price and hold them in our
inventory or as investments.
We started selling units in the Sovereign
Building in January, 2005. As of December 31, 2006, we have achieved the sales target by selling 46,779 square meters with a total
sales price of $70.45 million. However, there are still unsold properties with floor area of 314 square meters, which represents
1% of total floor area underwritten, as of December 31, 2006. As of the end of February, 2007, we have sold or acquired all of
the units in the building, and we have achieved the sales target by selling 47,093 square meters with a total sales price of $75.96
million.
The Company accounts for its underwriting
sales revenue with underwriting rent guarantees in accordance with SFAS No. 66 “Accounting for Sales of Real Estate”
(SFAS 66). Under SFAS 66, the deposit method should be used for the revenue from the sales of floor space with underwriting rent
guarantees until the revenues generated by sub-leasing properties exceed the guaranteed rental amount due to the purchasers. Based
on this accounting principle, a significant portion of unde
rwriting revenue was deferred. In early
2009, the Company negotiated the rental payments with purchasers. As of December 31, 2011, 68% of the buyers agreed upon the lowered
rate and 7% of the buyers did not agreed to a lowered rate and 25% of the buyers canceled the leasing agreements. Based on the
new agreement, a portion of underwriting sales can be realized.
Property Management
During the year of 2005 and 2006, SZGFH
entered into leasing agreements with certain buyers of the Sovereign Building underwriting project to lease the properties for
them. These leasing agreements on these properties are for 62% of the floor space that was sold to third party buyers. In accordance
with the leasing agreements, the owners of the properties can have a rental return of 8.5% and 8.8% per annum for a period of
5 years and 8 years, respectively. In regards to the leasing agreements, we have negotiated with the buyers and have lowered the
annual rental return rate for the remaining leasing period from 8.5% for 5 years to 5.8%, and from 8.8% for 8 years
to 6%. As of December 31, 2011, 68% of the buyers agreed upon the lowered rate,
7% of the buyers did
not agreed to a lowered rate
and 25% of the buyers agreed to cancel the leasing agreements. The leasing period started
in the second quarter, 2006, and the Company has the right to sublease the leased properties to cover these lease commitments
in the leasing period
. As of December 31, 2011, 104 sub-leasing agreements have been signed and the
area of these sub-leasing agreements represented 67% of the total area subject to these lease commitments.
We expect that the income from the sub-leasing
business will be on a stable growth trend in 2012 and that it can cover the lease commitments in the leasing period as a whole.
However there can be no assurance that we will achieve these objectives.
Cost of Revenues
The following table shows the cost of
revenues detail by line of business:
|
|
Years ended December 31,
|
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
% to total
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
% to total
|
|
|
% change
|
|
Agency sales
|
|
|
3,505,959
|
|
|
|
56
|
|
|
|
4,187,898
|
|
|
|
59
|
|
|
|
(16
|
)
|
Underwriting sales
|
|
|
114,212
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
297,159
|
|
|
|
4
|
|
|
|
(62
|
)
|
Property management
|
|
|
2,611,091
|
|
|
|
42
|
|
|
|
2,579,095
|
|
|
|
37
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
Cost of revenue
|
|
|
6,231,262
|
|
|
|
100
|
|
|
|
7,064,152
|
|
|
|
100
|
|
|
|
(12
|
)
|
The cost of revenues for 2011 was
$
6,231,262
;
this was a decrease of 12% from
$
7,064,152
in 2010. In 2011, agency sales represented 56% of total cost of revenues, underwriting sales represented
2% and property management represented 42%. The decrease in cost of revenues in 2011 was mainly due to the decrease in our agency
sales revenue and thereby salary and operating expenses..
.
Agency sales
As compared with 2010,
cost
of revenue of agency sales in 2011 decreased 16%. The primary reason for the change was the decreased business overall thereby
decreasing our commission cost and consulting cost by 29% and 67% respectively.
Underwriting Sales
The cost of underwriting sales represents
selling cost, such as staff costs and advertising expenses, associated to the underwriting sales.
Property management
During 2005 and 2006, SZGFH entered into
leasing agreements with certain buyers of the Sovereign Building underwriting project to lease the properties for them. These
leasing agreements on these properties are for 62% of the floor space that was sold to third party buyers. In accordance with
the leasing agreements, the owners of the properties can have a rental return of 8.5% and 8.8% per annum for a period of 5 years
and 8 years, respectively. In regards to the leasing agreements, we have negotiated with the buyers and have lowered the annual
rental return rate for the remaining leasing period from 8.5% for 5 years to 5.8%, and from 8.8% for 8 years to
6%. As of December 31, 2011, 68% of the buyers agreed upon the lowered rate, 7% of the buyers did not agree to a lowered rate
and 25% of the buyers agreed to cancel the leasing agreements. The leasing period started in the second quarter, 2006, and the
Company has the right to sublease the leased properties to cover these lease commitments in the leasing period. As of December
31, 2011, 104 sub-leasing agreements have been signed and the area of these sub-leasing agreements represented 67% of the total
area subject to these lease commitments. We expect that these properties will be leased out in 2012; the gross margin will be
improved. However, no assurance can be given that this will be the case.
An accrual for onerous contracts was recognized
which is equal to the difference between the present value of the sublease income and the present value of the associated lease
expense at the appropriate discount rate. The accrual for onerous contracts was $4,756 as of December 31, 2011 and $30,712 as
of December 31, 2010.
Operating Expenses
The follo
wing
table shows operating expenses detail by line of business:
|
|
Years ended December 31,
|
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
% to total
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
% to total
|
|
|
% change
|
|
Agency sales
|
|
|
908,228
|
|
|
|
87
|
|
|
|
1,260,788
|
|
|
|
91
|
|
|
|
(28
|
)
|
Property management
|
|
|
134,013
|
|
|
|
13
|
|
|
|
119,293
|
|
|
|
9
|
|
|
|
12
|
|
Operating expenses
|
|
|
1,042,241
|
|
|
|
100
|
|
|
|
1,380,081
|
|
|
|
100
|
|
|
|
(24
|
)
|
The operating expenses of 2011 were $1,042,241
which decreased 24% from $1,380,081
in 2010. In 2011, the expenses pertaining to agency sales represented
87% of the total operating expenses and property management represented 13%. The decrease in operating expenses in 2011 was mainly
due to the decrease in our agency sales expenses.
Agency sales
When compared to 2010, the operating expenses
for agency sales in 2011 decreased 28%. The primary reason for the increase in 2011 was the decrease in staff, business travel
and consulting fee compared to 2010. The decreased in cost was due to the decrease in our agency business.
Property management
When compared to 2010, the
operating expenses for property management in 2011 increased 12%. The main reason for the increase was the agency commissions
of SZGFH.
General and Administrative Expenses
The general and administrative expenses
in 2011 were $2,524,221, decreasing 3% from $2,600,936 in 2010. Primary reason for the minor decrease was the decrease in expense
in marketing and planning.
Interest Expenses
When compared to
2010, the interest expenses in 2011 increased 147% to
$1,514,782. There were more loans by the company as stated in the
promissory notes payable under note 11.
Major Related Party Transaction
Certain Relationships
A related party is an entity that can control or significantly
influence the management or operating policies of another entity to the extent one of the entities may be prevented from pursuing
its own interests. A related party may also be any party the entity deals with that can exercise that control.
Amount due to directors
The total amount due to directors for
December 31, 2011 was $5,185,842. The amounts due are as follows:
Amount due to Lin Chi-Jung
As of December 31, 2011, the balance includes
one advance to and five loans obtained from Lin Chin-Jung.
The advances and reimbursements of $17,854
represented the salary payable and rental reimbursement to Lin Chin-Jung outstanding as of December 31, 2011.
A loan includes a principal of $103,778.
The principal is unsecured, bears an interest rate of 9.6% per annum and the terms of repayment is not specifically defined.
A loan includes a principal of $15,863.
The loan’s terms of repayment is not specifically defined.
A promissory note of $241,632. This promissory
note’s interest rate is 15%, unsecured and the terms of repayment are not specifically defined.
An unsecured promissory note of $4,267,684
bears an interest rate of 15% and the terms of repayment are not specifically defined. This loan is for the investment of Wuhan
development project stated in note 9 in addition to any expenses related to the investment.
An unsecured promissory note of $506,214
bears an interest rate of 15% and the terms of repayment are not specifically defined.
Amount due to Lin Chao-Chin
A balance of $27,109 represented the salary
payable and rental reimbursement to Lin Chao-Chin outstanding as of December 31, 2011.
Amount due to Lin Hsin Hung
The amount of $5,708 represents the salary
payable to Lin Hsin Hung.
Amount due from related company
This amount of $317,415 is from our deposit
in the Yuan Yu Long project.
Amount due to related party
A balance of $87,289 is due to our Suzhou
Bing Feng Nian Dai.
LIQU
IDITY
AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
In 2011, our principal sources of cash
were revenues from our agency sales, property management business and the sale of common stock. Most of our cash resources were
used to fund our revenue related expenses, such as salaries and commissions paid to the sales force, daily administrative expenses
and the maintenance of regional offices, and the repayments of our bank loans and promissory notes.
We ended the period with a cash position
of $1,377,093.
The Company’s operating activities
used cash in the amount of $4,875,740, which was primarily attributable to the increase in promissory deposits of $2,291,661.
The Company’s investing
activities used cash resources of $2,622,980, which was primarily attributable to the long-term investment of $2,601,924
The Company’s financing activities
provided cash resources of $5,840,436, an increase from 2010. This increase was primarily attributable to an increase in proceeds
from promissory note and advance from directors.
The cash needs for 2012 will be for the
potential repayments of bank notes that may incur in 2012, promissory notes, rental guarantee payments, and promissory deposits
for various future property projects.
If our business otherwise grows more rapidly
than we currently predict, we plan to raise funds through the issuance of additional shares of our equity securities in one or
more public or private offerings. We will also consider raising funds through credit facilities obtained with lending institutions.
There can be no guarantee that we will be able to obtain such funds through the issuance of debt or equity that are with terms
satisfactory to management and our board of directors.
On January 21, 2011, we entered into a
Share Purchase Agreement with Good Speed Services Limited (“Good Speed”) to issue 2.5 million shares for US $500,000.
On June 24, 2011, we issued 2.5 million shares of common stock to Good Speed and received
US
$500,000
.
On January 22, 2011
we
entered into a Share Purchase Agreement with Better Time International Limited (“Better Time”)
to issue 2.5
million shares for US $500,000.
On September 30, 2011, we issued 2.5 million shares of common stock
to Better Time and received
US $500,000
.
OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
The Company has no off-balance sheet arrangements.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
Page
|
|
|
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
|
28
|
|
|
Consolidated Balance Sheets - December 31, 2011 and 2010
|
29
|
|
|
Consolidated Statements of Operations - December 31, 2011 and 2010
|
30
|
|
|
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Deficit - December 31, 2011 and 2010
|
31
|
|
|
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - December 31, 2011 and 2010
|
32
|
|
|
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
|
33
|
Report of Independent Registered Public
Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders
of
Sunrise Real Estate Group, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated
balance sheets of Sunrise Real Estate Group, Inc. as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, and the related consolidated statements of
operations, stockholders' deficit and cash flows for the years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of
the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance
with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and
perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The
Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our
audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate
in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control
over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide
a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial
statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial positions of Sunrise Real Estate Group, Inc.
as of December 31, 2011 and 2010 and the results of its consolidated operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The accompanying financial statements
have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 2 to the financial statements,
the Company has significant accumulated losses from operations and has a net capital deficiency that raise substantial doubt about
its ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 2.
The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
As described in Note 23 to the financial statements, the Company has restated the 2011 financial statements
for the correction of errors.
/s/Kenne Ruan, CPA, P.C.
Woodbridge. CT, USA, March 31, 2012 (Except
for Note 23 which is as of October 11. 2012)
Sunrise Real Estate Group, Inc.
Consolidated Balance
Sheets
(Expressed in US Dollars)
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
|
(Audited)
|
|
|
(Audited)
|
|
ASSETS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
$
|
1,377,093
|
|
|
$
|
2,973,997
|
|
Restricted cash (Note 4)
|
|
|
1,349,014
|
|
|
|
1,283,464
|
|
Accounts receivable
|
|
|
1,139,843
|
|
|
|
258,338
|
|
Promissory deposits (Note 5)
|
|
|
3,543,938
|
|
|
|
1,136,999
|
|
Amount due from related company (Note 12)
|
|
|
317,415
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Other receivables and deposits (Note 6)
|
|
|
863,813
|
|
|
|
378,751
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current assets
|
|
|
8,591,116
|
|
|
|
6,031,549
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, plant and equipment – net (Note 7)
|
|
|
2,405,829
|
|
|
|
2,571,516
|
|
Investment properties (Note 8)
|
|
|
6,920,532
|
|
|
|
7,208,534
|
|
Long-term investment (Note 9)
|
|
|
4,253,206
|
|
|
|
1,509,958
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets
|
|
$
|
22,170,683
|
|
|
$
|
17,321,557
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bank loans (Note 10)
|
|
|
11,109,524
|
|
|
|
8,304,770
|
|
Promissory notes payable (Note 11)
|
|
|
1,725,039
|
|
|
|
903,983
|
|
Accounts payable
|
|
|
481,741
|
|
|
|
86,928
|
|
Amount due to directors (Note 12)
|
|
|
5,185,842
|
|
|
|
189,837
|
|
Amount due to related party (Note 12)
|
|
|
87,289
|
|
|
|
98,123
|
|
Other payables and accrued expenses (Note 13)
|
|
|
3,487,632
|
|
|
|
3,092,565
|
|
Other tax payable (Note 14)
|
|
|
69,402
|
|
|
|
266,714
|
|
Income tax payable (Note 15)
|
|
|
224,319
|
|
|
|
1,318,366
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities
|
|
$
|
22,370,788
|
|
|
$
|
14,261,286
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term bank loans
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
2,264,937
|
|
Deposits received from underwriting sales (Note 17)
|
|
|
3,091,616
|
|
|
|
3,454,879
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities
|
|
|
25,462,404
|
|
|
|
19,981,102
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shareholders’ deficit
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share; 200,000,000 shares authorized; 28,691,925 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2011 and 23,691,925 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2010
|
|
|
286,919
|
|
|
|
236,919
|
|
Additional paid-in capital
|
|
|
4,570,008
|
|
|
|
3,620,008
|
|
Statutory reserve (Note 18)
|
|
|
782,987
|
|
|
|
782,987
|
|
Accumulated losses
|
|
|
(10,406,798
|
)
|
|
|
(8,989,976
|
)
|
Non-controlling interests of consolidated subsidiaries
|
|
|
985,704
|
|
|
|
1,158,188
|
|
Accumulated other comprehensive income (Note 19)
|
|
|
489,459
|
|
|
|
532,329
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total shareholders’ deficit
|
|
|
(3,291,721
|
)
|
|
|
(2,659,545
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficit
|
|
$
|
22,170,683
|
|
|
$
|
17,321,557
|
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated
financial statements.
Sunrise Real Estate Group, Inc.
Consolidated Statements
of Operations
(Expressed in
US Dollars)
|
|
Years Ended December 31,
|
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
|
(Audited)
|
|
|
(Audited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Revenues
|
|
$
|
8,972,536
|
|
|
$
|
12,821,257
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost of Revenues
|
|
|
(6,231,262
|
)
|
|
|
(7,064,152
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross Profit
|
|
|
2,741,274
|
|
|
|
5,757,105
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating Expenses
|
|
|
(1,042,241
|
)
|
|
|
(1,380,081
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
General and Administrative Expenses
|
|
|
(2,524,221
|
)
|
|
|
(2,600,936
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating Profit/(Loss)
|
|
|
(825,188
|
)
|
|
|
1,776,088
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other Income, Net (Note 20)
|
|
|
1,198,935
|
|
|
|
53,560
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest Income
|
|
|
13,775
|
|
|
|
9,964
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest Expenses
|
|
|
(1,514,782
|
)
|
|
|
(613,155
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit/(Loss) Before Income Tax and Non-controlling Interest
|
|
|
(1,127,260
|
)
|
|
|
1,226,457
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income Tax (Note 15)
|
|
|
(26,889
|
)
|
|
|
(664,187
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit/(Loss) Before Non-controlling Interest
|
|
|
(1,154,149
|
)
|
|
|
562,270
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-controlling Interest of Consolidated Subsidiaries
|
|
|
(262,673
|
)
|
|
|
(587,757
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Profit/(Loss)
|
|
$
|
(1,416,822
|
)
|
|
$
|
(25,487
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit/(Loss) Per Share – Basic and Fully Diluted
|
|
$
|
(0.05
|
)
|
|
$
|
0.00
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average common shares outstanding – Basic and Fully Diluted
|
|
|
26,191,925
|
|
|
|
23,691,925
|
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated
financial statements.
Sunrise Real Estate Group, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’
Deficit
(Expressed in US Dollars)
|
|
Common Stock
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number
of
shares
issued
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
Additional
paid-in
capital
|
|
|
Statutory
reserve
|
|
|
Non-controlling
Interest
|
|
|
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income
|
|
|
Accumulated
Losses
|
|
|
Total
stockholders’
equity/
(deficit)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, December 31, 2009
|
|
|
23,691,925
|
|
|
$
|
236,919
|
|
|
$
|
3,620,008
|
|
|
$
|
759,855
|
|
|
$
|
637,802
|
|
|
$
|
579,286
|
|
|
$
|
(8,941,357
|
)
|
|
$
|
(3,107,487
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issuance of stock dividend
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit for the year
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
587,757
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
(25,487
|
)
|
|
$
|
562,270
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit return to non-controlling interest in subsidiary
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
(148,074
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
(148,074
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Transfer between reserves
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
23,132
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
(23,132
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Translation of foreign operations
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
80,703
|
|
|
$
|
(46,957
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
33,746
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, December 31, 2010
|
|
|
23,691,925
|
|
|
$
|
236,919
|
|
|
$
|
3,620,008
|
|
|
$
|
782,987
|
|
|
$
|
1,158,188
|
|
|
$
|
532,329
|
|
|
$
|
(8,989,976
|
)
|
|
$
|
(2,659,545
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss for the year
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
262,673
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
(1,218,355
|
)
|
|
$
|
(955,682
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital increase
|
|
|
5,000,000
|
|
|
$
|
50,000
|
|
|
$
|
950,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
19,045
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
1,019,045
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Transfer between reserves
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit return to non-controlling interest in subsidiary
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
(454,202
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
(454,202
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Translation of foreign operations
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
37,915
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
(37,915
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, December 31, 2011
|
|
|
28,691,925
|
|
|
$
|
286,919
|
|
|
$
|
4,570,008
|
|
|
$
|
782,987
|
|
|
$
|
985,704
|
|
|
$
|
489,459
|
|
|
$
|
(10,406,79
|
)
|
|
$
|
(3,291,721
|
)
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated
financial statements.
Sunrise Real Estate Group, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Increase/(Decrease) in Cash and Cash
Equivalents
(Expressed in US Dollars)
|
|
Years Ended December 31,
|
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
|
(Audited)
|
|
|
(Audited)
|
|
Cash flows from operating activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net profit/(loss)
|
|
$
|
(1,416,822
|
)
|
|
$
|
(25,487
|
)
|
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
|
|
|
926,330
|
|
|
|
866,221
|
|
Loss /(Gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment
|
|
|
21,052
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Non-controlling interest
|
|
|
262,673
|
|
|
|
587,757
|
|
Change in:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Restricted Cash
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(1,255,261
|
)
|
Accounts receivable
|
|
|
(847,162
|
)
|
|
|
404,122
|
|
Promissory deposits
|
|
|
(2,291,661
|
)
|
|
|
(373,626
|
)
|
Other receivables and deposits
|
|
|
(454,375
|
)
|
|
|
(191,945
|
)
|
Amount due from related party (net)
|
|
|
(309,684
|
)
|
|
|
(33,101
|
)
|
Accounts payable
|
|
|
380,865
|
|
|
|
(233,693
|
)
|
Other payables and accrued expenses
|
|
|
(17,271
|
)
|
|
|
722,129
|
|
Deposit from underwriting sales
|
|
|
(526,565
|
)
|
|
|
(973,840
|
)
|
Interest payable on promissory notes
|
|
|
120,873
|
|
|
|
107,010
|
|
Interest payable on amount due to director
|
|
|
630,353
|
|
|
|
15,270
|
|
Amount due to related party
|
|
|
(15,459
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
Other tax payable
|
|
|
(205,796
|
)
|
|
|
(126,655
|
)
|
Income tax payable
|
|
|
(1,133,091
|
)
|
|
|
333,008
|
|
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities
|
|
|
(4,875,740
|
)
|
|
|
(178,091
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from investing activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisition of plant and equipment
|
|
|
(25,655
|
)
|
|
|
(484,739
|
)
|
Proceeds from disposal of plant and equipment
|
|
|
4,599
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Equity investment
|
|
|
(2,601,924
|
)
|
|
|
(1,476,778
|
)
|
Profit return to non-controlling interest in subsidiary
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(149,387
|
)
|
Payment for investment properties
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Net cash provide by/(used in) investing activities
|
|
|
(2,622,980
|
)
|
|
|
(2,110,904
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from financing activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Funds received from capital increase
|
|
|
1,019,045
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Bank loans repayment
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(206,749
|
)
|
Bank loan obtained
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
2,215,167
|
|
Repayment of promissory note
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(206,374
|
)
|
Proceeds from promissory note
|
|
|
1,206,218
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Profit return to non-controlling interest in subsidiary
|
|
|
(227,618
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
Repayment to director
|
|
|
(52,509
|
)
|
|
|
(102,020
|
)
|
Advances from director
|
|
|
3,895,300
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Net cash
provided
by financing activities
|
|
|
5,840,436
|
|
|
|
1,700,024
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
61,380
|
|
|
|
118,368
|
|
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
(1,596,904
|
)
|
|
|
(470,603
|
)
|
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
|
|
|
2,973,997
|
|
|
|
3,444,600
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
|
|
$
|
1,377,093
|
|
|
$
|
2,973,997
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash paid during the period:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income tax paid
|
|
|
268,362
|
|
|
|
333,008
|
|
Interest paid
|
|
|
845,293
|
|
|
|
670,249
|
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated
financial statements.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Expressed in US Dollars)
NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION
OF BUSINESS
Sunrise Real Estate Development Group,
Inc. (“CY-SRRE”) was established in the Cayman Islands on April 30, 2004 as a limited liability company. CY-SRRE was
wholly owned by Ace Develop Properties Limited, a corporation, (“Ace Develop”), of which Lin Chi-Jung, an individual,
is the principal and controlling shareholder. Shanghai Xin Ji Yang Real Estate Consultation Company Limited (“SHXJY”)
was established in the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”) on August 14, 2001 as a limited liability company.
SHXJY was originally owned by a Taiwanese company, of which the principal and controlling shareholder was Lin Chi-Jung. On June
8, 2004, all the fully paid up capital of SHXJY was transferred to CY-SRRE. On June 25, 2004 SHXJY and two individuals established
a subsidiary, namely, Suzhou Xin Ji Yang Real Estate Consultation Company Limited (“SZXJY”) in the PRC, at which point
in time, SHXJY held a 90% equity interest in SZXJY. On August 9, 2005, SHXJY sold a 10% equity interest in SZXJY to a company
owned by a director of SZXJY, and transferred a 5% equity interest in SZXJY to CY-SRRE. Following the disposal and the transfer,
CY-SRRE effectively held an 80% equity interest in SZXJY. On November 24, 2006, CY-SRRE, SHXJY, a director of SZXJY and a third
party established a subsidiary, namely, Suzhou Shang Yang Real Estate Consultation Company Limited (“SZSY”) in the
PRC, with CY-SRRE holding a 12.5% equity interest, SHXJY holding a 26% equity interest and the director of SZXJY holding a 12.5%
equity interest in SZSY. At the date of incorporation, SRRE and the director of SZXJY entered into a voting agreement that SRRE
is entitled to exercise the voting right in respect of his 12.5% equity interest in SZSY. Following that, SRRE effectively holds
51% equity interest in SZSY. On September 24, 2007, CY-SRRE sold a 5% equity interest in SZXJY to a company owned by a director
of SZXJY. Following the disposal, CY-SRRE effectively holds 75% equity interest in SZXJY. In January of 2012, SHXJY invested 24%
and established a company in Linyi and acquired approximately 103,385 square meters for the purpose of developing into villa-style
residential housings. In an agreement with Zhang Shu Qing, a majority shareholder of 51%, we have her 51% voting power and thus
effectively have 75% of voting power.
LIN RAY YANG Enterprise Ltd. (“LRY”)
was established in the British Virgin Islands on November 13, 2003 as a limited liability company. LRY was owned by Ace Develop,
Planet Technology Corporation (“Planet Tech”) and Systems & Technology Corporation (“Systems Tech”).
On February 5, 2004, LRY established a wholly owned subsidiary, Shanghai Shang Yang Real Estate Consultation Company Limited (“SHSY”)
in the PRC as a limited liability company. On January 10, 2005, LRY and a PRC third party established a subsidiary, Suzhou Gao
Feng Hui Property Management Company Limited (“SZGFH”), in the PRC, with LRY holding 80% of the equity interest in
SZGFH. On May 8, 2006, LRY acquired 20% of the equity interest in SZGFH from the third party. Following the acquisition, LRY effectively
holds 100% of the equity interest in SZGFH. In 2011 we established Wuhan Yuan Yu Long (WHYYL) and have a 49% ownership the purpose
of this project company was for a development project in Wuhan.
On August 31, 2004, Sunrise Real Estate
Group, Inc. (“SRRE”), CY-SRRE and Lin Chi-Jung, an individual and agent for the beneficial shareholder of CY-SRRE,
i.e., Ace Develop, entered into an exchange agreement under which SRRE issued 5,000,000 shares of common stock to the beneficial
shareholder or its designees, in exchange for all outstanding capital stock of CY-SRRE. The transaction closed on October 5, 2004.
Lin Chi-Jung is Chairman of the Board of Directors of SRRE, the President of CY-SRRE and the principal and controlling shareholder
of Ace Develop.
Also on August 31, 2004, SRRE, LRY and
Lin Chi-Jung, an individual and agent for beneficial shareholders of LRY, i.e., Ace Develop, Planet Tech and Systems Tech, entered
into an exchange agreement under which SRRE issued 10,000,000 shares of common stock to the beneficial shareholders, or their
designees, in exchange for all outstanding capital stock of LRY. The transaction was closed on October 5, 2004. Lin Chi-Jung is
Chairman of the Board of Directors of SRRE, the President of LRY and the principal and controlling shareholder of Ace Develop.
Regarding the 10,000,000 shares of common stock of SRRE issued in this transaction, SRRE issued 8,500,000 shares to Ace Develop,
750,000 shares to Planet Tech and 750,000 shares to Systems Tech.
As a result of the acquisition, the former
owners of CY-SRRE and LRY hold a majority interest in the combined entity. Generally accepted accounting principles require in
certain circumstances that a company whose shareholders retain the majority voting interest in the combined business be treated
as the acquirer for financial reporting purposes. Accordingly, the acquisition has been accounted for as a “reverse acquisition”
arrangement whereby CY-SRRE and LRY are deemed to have purchased SRRE. However, SRRE remains the legal entity and the Registrant
for Securities and Exchange Commission reporting purposes. All shares and per share data prior to the acquisition have been restated
to reflect the stock issuance as a recapitalization of CY-SRRE and LRY.
SRRE was initially incorporated in Texas
on October 10, 1996, under the name of Parallax Entertainment, Inc. (“Parallax”). On December 12, 2003, Parallax changed
its name to Sunrise Real Estate Development Group, Inc. On April 25, 2006, Sunrise Estate Development Group, Inc. filed Articles
of Amendment with the Texas Secretary of State, changing the name of Sunrise Real Estate Development Group, Inc. to Sunrise Real
Estate Group, Inc., effective from May 23, 2006.
In mid 2011, we invested in a project
company in Wuhan. During the year, the project company was in the process of acquiring land and obtaining the appropriate license
and certificate for the development project and in the first quarter of 2012 we began its initial construction. The land is approximately
27,950 square meters with an estimated development period of three years.
Figure 1: Company Organization Chart
1. Established Linyi Shang Yang Real Estate Development Company Limited in January,
2012.
|
2. Beijing Xin Jin Yang Real Estate Consultation Company Limited is currently in the process
of being dissolved in 2012.
|
3. Kunshan Shang Yang Real Estate Brokerage Company Limited is currently in the process of
being dissolved in 2012.
|
SRRE and its subsidiaries, namely, CY-SRRE,
LRY, Shanghai Xin Ji Yang Real Estate Consultation Company Limited (“SHXJY”), Shanghai Shang Yang Real Estate Consultation
Company, Ltd. (“SHSY”), Suzhou Gao Feng Hui Property Management Company, Ltd, (“SZGFH”), Suzhou Shang
Yang Real Estate Consultation Company (“SZSY”), Suzhou Xin Ji Yang Real Estate Consultation Company, Ltd. (“SZXJY”),
Linyi Shang Yang Real Estate Development Company Ltd (“LYSH”), Shangqiu Shang Yang Real Estate Consultation Company,
Ltd., (“SQSY”), Wuhan Gao Feng Hui Consultation Company Ltd., Sanya Shang Yang Real Estate Consultation Company, Ltd.
(“SYSH”), Shanghai Rui Jian Design Company, Ltd., (“SHRJ”), and Wuhan Yuan Yu Long Real Estate Development
Company, Ltd. (“WHYYL”) are sometimes here inafter collectively referred to as “the Company,” “our,”
or “us”.
The principal activities of the Company
are property brokerage services, real estate marketing services, property leasing services and property management services in
the PRC.
NOTE 2 –SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Accounting and Principles
of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements
are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America that include the financial
statements o
f SRRE and its subsidiaries. All inter-company transacti
ons and balances have been
eliminated.
Going Concern
The Company’s financial statements
are prepared according to the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America applicable to a going concern,
which contemplates the realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company has
accumulated losse
s of $
10,406,798
as of
December 31, 2011.
The Company’s net working capital deficiency and significant accumulated losses raise substantial doubt about its ability
to continue as a going concern.
However, management believes that the
Company is able to generate sufficient cash flow to meet its obligations on a timely basis and ultimately to attain successful
operations in respect of the agency sales and property management operations. Accordingly, the accompanying financial statements
do not include any adjustments that may be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements
in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect
reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements
and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash
in hand and all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less.
Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions
The functional currency of SRRE, CY-SRRE
and LRY is United States Dollars (“US$”) and the financial records are maintained and the financial statements prepared
in US $. The functional currency of all the companies located in China is Renminbi (“RMB”) and the financial records
and statements are maintained and prepared in RMB.
Foreign currency transactions during the
period are translated into each company’s denominated currency at the exchange rates ruling at the transaction dates. Gain
and loss resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in the consolidated statement of operations. Assets and liabilities
denominated in foreign currencies at the balance sheet date are translated into each company’s denominated currency at period
end exchange rates. All exchange differences are dealt with in the consolidated statements of operations.
The financial statements of the Company’s
operations based outside of the United States have been translated into US$ in accordance with ASC 830. Management has determined
that the functional currency for each of the Company’s foreign operations is its applicable local currency. When translating
functional currency financial statements into US$, period-end exchange rates are applied to the consolidated balance sheets, while
average period rates are applied to consolidated statements of operations. Translation gains and losses are recorded in translation
reserve as a component of shareholders’ equity.
The exchange rates as of December 31,
2011 and December 31, 2010 are US$1: RMB6.3009 and US$1: RMB6.6227, respectively.
Property, Plant, Equipment and Depreciation
Property, plant and equipment are stated
at cost. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method to allocate the cost of depreciable assets over the estimated
useful lives of the assets as follows:
|
Estimated Useful Life (in years)
|
|
|
Furniture and fixtures
|
5-10
|
Computer and office equipment
|
5
|
Motor vehicles
|
5
|
Properties
|
20
|
Maintenance, repairs and minor renewals
are charged directly to the statement of operations as incurred. Additions and improvements are capitalized. When assets are disposed
of, the related cost and accumulated depreciation thereon are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is included
in the statement of operations.
Investment property
Investment properties are stated at cost.
Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method to allocate the cost of depreciable assets over the estimated useful lives
of 20 years.
Significant additions that extend property
lives are capitalized and are depreciated over their respective estimated useful lives. Routine maintenance and repair costs are
expensed as incurred. The Company reviews its investment property for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate
that the carrying amount of an investment property may not be recoverable.
Revenue Recognition
Agency commission revenue from property
brokerage is recognized when the property developer and the buyer complete a property sales transaction, and the property developer
grants confirmation to us to be able to invoice them accordingly. The time when we receive the commission is normally at the time
when the property developer receives from the buyer a portion of the sales proceeds in accordance with the terms of the relevant
property sales agreement, or the balance of the bank loan to the buyer has been funded, or recognized under the sales schedule
or other specific items of agency sales agreement with developer. At no point does the Company handle any monetary transactions
nor act as an escrow intermediary between the developer and the buyer.
Revenue from marketing consultancy services
is recognized when services are provided to clients, fees associated to services are fixed or determinable, and collection of
the fees is assured.
Rental revenue from property management
and rental business is recognized on a straight-line basis according to the time pattern of the leasing agreements.
The Company accounts for underwriting
sales in accordance with ASC 976-605 “Accounting for Sales of Real Estate” (SFAS 66). The commission revenue on underwriting
sales is recognized when the criteria in SFAS No. 66 have been met, generally when title is transferred and the Company no longer
has substantial continuing involvement with the real estate asset sold. If the Company provides certain rent guarantees or other
forms of support where the maximum exposure to loss exceeds the gain, it defers the related commission income and expenses by
applying the deposit method. In future periods, the commission income and related expenses are recognized when the remaining maximum
exposure to loss is reduced below the amount of income deferred.
All revenues represent gross revenues
less sales and business tax.
Net Earnings per Common Share
The Company computes net earnings per
share in accordance with ASC 260, “Earnings per Share.” Under the provisions of ASC 260, basic net earnings per share
is computed by dividing the net earnings available to common shareholders for the period by the weighted average number of shares
of common stock outstanding during the period. The calculation of diluted net earnings per share recognizes common stock equivalents,
however; potential common stock in the diluted EPS computation is excluded in net loss periods, as their effect is anti-dilutive.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes
in accordance with ASC 740 “Accounting for Income Taxes.” Under SFAS No. 109, deferred tax liabilities or assets at
the end of each period are determined using the tax rate expected to be in effect when taxes are actually paid or recovered. Valuation
allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.
We continue to account for income tax
contingencies using a benefit recognition model.
Beginning January 1, 2007, if we considered that a tax position is 'more
likely than not' of being sustained upon audit, based solely on the technical merits of the position, we recognize the benefit.
We measure the benefit by determining the amount that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon settlement, presuming
that the tax position is examined by the appropriate taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information. These
assessments can be complex and we often obtain assistance from external advisors.
Under the benefit recognition model, if
our initial assessment fails to result in the recognition of a tax benefit, we regularly monitor our position and subsequently
recognize the tax benefit if there are changes in tax law or analogous case law that sufficiently raise the likelihood of prevailing
on the technical merits of the position to more likely than not; if the statute of limitations expires; or if there is a completion
of an audit resulting in a settlement of that tax year with the appropriate agency.
Uncertain tax positions, represented by
liabilities on our balance sheet, are now classified as current only when we expect to pay cash within the next 12 months. Interest
and penalties, if any, continue to be recorded in Provision for taxes on income and are classified on the balance sheet with the
related tax liability.
Historically, our policy had been to account
for income tax contingencies based on whether we determined our tax position to be 'probable' under current tax law of being sustained,
as well as an analysis of potential outcomes under a given set of facts and circumstances. In addition, we previously considered
all tax liabilities as current once the associated tax year was under audit.
Segment information
The segments are generally determined
based on the management of the businesses and on the basis of separate groups of operating activities, each with general operating
autonomy over diversified products and services. The Company believes that it operates in one business segment. Management views
the business as consisting of several revenue streams; however it is not possible to attribute assets or indirect costs to the
individual streams other than direct expenses.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In 2011, new guidance was introduced to
eliminate the current option to report other comprehensive income and its components in the statement of stockholders’ equity,
and require an entity to present items of net income and other comprehensive income in one continuous statement, referred to as
the statement of comprehensive income, or in two separate, but consecutive, statements. This guidance would be effective in the
first quarter of 2012, with early adoption permitted. This pronouncement only changes the way we present other comprehensive income
and its components, and does not impact our results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-04,
“Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs.” This ASU
clarifies the concepts related to highest and best use and valuation premise, blockage factors and other premiums and discounts,
the fair value measurement of financial instruments held in a portfolio and of those instruments classified as a component of
shareowners’ equity. The ASU includes enhanced disclosure requirements about recurring Level 3 fair value measurements,
the use of nonfinancial assets, and the level in the fair value hierarchy of assets and liabilities not recorded at fair value.
The provisions of this ASU are effective prospectively for interim and annual periods beginning on or after December 15,
2011. Early application is prohibited. This ASU is not expected to have an impact currently on our financial statements or disclosures
as there are presently no recurring Level 3 fair value measurements.
On August 17, 2010, the FASB and IASB
issued an ED on lease accounting. The ED, released by the FASB as a proposed ASU, creates a new accounting model for both lessees
and lessors and eliminates the concept of operating leases. The proposed ASU, if finalized, would converge the FASB’s and
IASB’s accounting for lease contracts in most significant areas.
The Company does not anticipate that the
adoption of the above statements will have a material effect on the Company's financial condition and results of operations.
NOTE 3 –Error Corrections and
Accounting Change Effects
There was an error in the transaction
of dividends to non-controlling interest. It was erroneously posted to retained earnings and offset to comprehensive income. We
reclassified non-controlling interest from liability section to equity section based on GAAP guidance. Because of this change,
we use historical exchange rate for non-controlling interest instead of current year end rate for this account. Because of the
above,
the Company adjusted the beginning amount to stockholder's equity for 2011 and reflected
on the consolidated stockholder's equity for December 31, 2010. The adjustments were made between equity accounts and
there was no change for the total shareholders’ deficit except the addition of non-controlling interest is added to the
equity account. The adjustments are illustrated as follows:
Item
|
|
Balance
December 31, 2010
|
|
|
Error Corrections
|
|
|
Error Corrected Balance
December 31, 2010
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Statutory reserve
|
|
|
787,461
|
|
|
|
(4,474
|
)
|
|
|
782,987
|
|
Accumulated Losses
|
|
|
(9,225,986
|
)
|
|
|
236,010
|
|
|
|
(8,989,976
|
)
|
Non-controlling Interest
|
|
|
1,188,110
|
|
|
|
(29,922
|
)
|
|
|
1,158,188
|
|
Accumulated other comprehensive income
|
|
|
733,944
|
|
|
|
(201,615
|
)
|
|
|
532,329
|
|
Total stockholders’ deficit
|
|
$
|
(2,659,545
|
)
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
$
|
(2,659,545
|
)
|
This
error correction does not affect the net profit for previous years.
NOTE 4 – RESTRICTED CASH
This restricted cash is the covenant from the bank loan described in Note 10.
NOTE 5- PROMISSORY DEPOSITS
The amount of $1,226,809 represents the deposits placed with several property developers in respect of a number of real estate
projects where the Company is appointed as sales agent.
The balance of $2,317,129 represents the deposit for participating in a land auction in Sandong, the PRC.
NOTE 6 - OTHER RECEIVABLES AND DEPOSITS
|
|
December 31
|
|
|
December 31
|
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Advances to staff
|
|
$
|
65,632
|
|
|
$
|
17,120
|
|
Rental deposits
|
|
|
99,927
|
|
|
|
87,368
|
|
Prepaid rental
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
11,377
|
|
Prepayment for Linyi project
|
|
|
482,219
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Other receivables
|
|
|
216,035
|
|
|
|
262,886
|
|
|
|
$
|
863,813
|
|
|
$
|
378,751
|
|
NOTE 7 – PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
–
NET
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Furniture and fixtures
|
|
$
|
77,292
|
|
|
$
|
83,479
|
|
Computer and office equipment
|
|
|
242,346
|
|
|
|
318,601
|
|
Motor vehicles
|
|
|
789,943
|
|
|
|
827,557
|
|
Properties
|
|
|
2,399,866
|
|
|
|
2,283,225
|
|
|
|
|
3,509,447
|
|
|
|
3,512,862
|
|
Less: Accumulated depreciation
|
|
|
(1,103,618
|
)
|
|
|
(941,346
|
)
|
|
|
$
|
2,405,829
|
|
|
$
|
2,571,516
|
|
All above properties as of December 31,
2011 and as of December 31, 2010 were pledged to secure
a loan in note 10.
NOTE 8 – INVESTMENT PROPERTIES
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investment property
|
|
$
|
9,827,298
|
|
|
$
|
9,349,785
|
|
Less: Accumulated depreciation
|
|
|
(2,906,766
|
)
|
|
|
(2,141,251
|
)
|
|
|
$
|
6,920,532
|
|
|
$
|
7,208,534
|
|
The investment properties included one floor and four units of a commercial building in Suzhou, the PRC. The investment properties
were acquired by the Company for long-term investment purposes.
All above properties as of December 31, 2011 and as of December 31, 2010 were pledged to secure
a loan in note 10.
As of December 31, 2011, the four units of the investment properties were leased to a related party of the Company of 19%
ownership, 82% of the total area of the one remaining floor was leased out.
NOTE: 9 – LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
We invested in a project company in Wuhan where the initial investment amount is $4,147,027 for 49% equity stake. This investment
is for our expansion to the real estate development business.
We use equity method of accounting for this long-term investment.
The company did not commence its operations until the first quarter of 2012 and therefore there were no profit or loss recorded
for the year ended December 31, 2011. In the first quarter of 2012 we began its initial construction. The land is approximately
27,950 square meters with an estimated development period of three years.
The remaining amount of $106,179 was invested in various real estate agency sales related projects. All of the equity stakes we
have in these projects are less than 20%. We used the cost method for accounting purposes for these investments.
NOTE 10 – BANK LOANS
Bank loans included two bank loans, as listed below:
The balance includes a bank loan of $8,728,912, which bears interest at 130% of three-year prime rate as announced by the People’s
Bank of China (the rate for 2011 was 6.65%) and is secured by the properties as mentioned in Note 8 above. This loan is due on
April 30, 2013 and can be extended automatically for another 3 years; however, the bank does an annual routine loan renewal request
with the Company.
The remaining bank loan of $2,380,612 bears interest at prime rate as announced by the People’s Bank of China (the rate
for 2011 was 6.65%). As of December 31, 2011, the bank loan is due in 3 years and can be renewed automatically. This loan is secured
by the properties as mentioned in Note 7 above.
NOTE
11
– PROMISSORY NOTES PAYABLE
The promissory notes payable consist of the following unsecured notes to independent individual third parties
.
First, the balance includes a promissory note of $330,000. This promissory note of $330,000 bears an interest at a rate of
15% per annum. This promissory note is unsecured and the terms of repayment are not specifically defined.
The second promissory note of $353,124 bears an interest rate of 15% and the terms of repayment are not specifically defined.
The third note of $883,207 bears an interest rate of 15% and the terms of repayment are not specifically defined.
The fourth note of $158,708 is unsecured without interest and the terms of repayment are not specifically defined.
NOTE 12 – AMOUNTS WITH RELATED PARTIES AND DIRECTORS
A related party is an entity that can control or significantly influence the management or operating policies of another entity
to the extent one of the entities may be prevented from pursuing its own interests. A related party may also be any party the
entity deals with that can exercise that control.
Amount due to directors
The total amount due to directors for December 31, 2011 was $5,185,842. The amounts due are as follows:
Amount due to Lin Chi-Jung
As of December 31, 2011, the balance includes one advance to and five loans obtained from Lin Chin-Jung.
The advances and reimbursements of $17,854 represented the salary payable and rental reimbursement to Lin Chin-Jung outstanding
as of December 31, 2011.
A loan includes a principal of $103,778. The principal is unsecured, bears an interest rate of 9.6% per annum and the terms of
repayment is not specifically defined
.
A loan includes a principal of $15,863. The loan’s terms of repayment is not specifically defined.
A promissory note of $241,632. This promissory note’s interest rate is 15%, unsecured and the terms of repayment
are not specifically defined.
An unsecured promissory note of $4,267,684 bears an interest rate of 15% and the terms of repayment are not specifically defined.
This loan is for the investment of Wuhan development project stated in note 9 in addition to any expenses related to the investment.
An unsecured promissory note of $506,214 bears an interest rate of 15% and the terms of repayment are not specifically defined
Amount due to Lin Chao-Chin
A balance of $27,109 represented the salary payable and rental reimbursement to Lin Chao-Chin outstanding as of December 31,
2011.
Amount due to Lin Hsin Hung
The amount of $5,708 represents the salary
payable to Lin Hsin Hung.
Amout due from related company
This amount of $317,415 is from our deposit
in the Yuan Yu Long project.
Amount due to related party
A balance of $87,289 is due to our Suzhou
Bing Feng Nian Dai.
NOTE 13 - OTHER PAYABLES AND ACCRUED
EXPENSES
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accrued staff commission & bonus
|
|
$
|
772,669
|
|
|
$
|
607,929
|
|
Rental deposits received
|
|
|
529,308
|
|
|
|
699,786
|
|
Accrual for onerous contracts
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
5,613
|
|
Other payables
|
|
|
226,227
|
|
|
|
1,122,304
|
|
Property management
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
125,813
|
|
Accrued legal fee
|
|
|
87,149
|
|
|
|
109,233
|
|
Customer deposits
|
|
|
1,190,306
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Dividend payable for Non-controlling interest
|
|
|
254,826
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Rental deposits
|
|
|
427,147
|
|
|
|
421,887
|
|
|
|
$
|
3,487,632
|
|
|
$
|
3,092,565
|
|
Customer deposits include two customer
deposits of $793,537 and $396,769. These deposits are for our Sanya and Ao Ying projects, respectively.
NOTE 14 – OTHER TAX PAYABLE
Other tax payable mainly represents the
outstanding payables of business tax, urban real estate tax and land appreciation tax in the PRC.
NOTE 15 – INCOME TAX PAYABLE
ASC 740
We adopted FASB Interpretation
No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (FIN 48) on January 1, 2007. FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for
uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements in accordance with ASC 740, “Accounting
for Income Taxes.” The Interpretation prescribes a threshold for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a
tax position taken or expected to be taken within an income tax return. For each tax position, the enterprise must determine whether
it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination based on the technical merits of the position,
including resolution of any related appeals or litigation. A tax position that meets the more likely than not recognition threshold
is then measured to determine the amount of benefit to recognize within the financial statements. No benefits may be recognized
for tax positions that do not meet the more likely than not threshold. With respect to United States federal and Chinese income
taxes, no reclassification was required.
Income tax represents current PRC income
tax, which is calculated at the statutory income tax rate on the assessable income for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010.
On January 1, 2008, China unified income tax rates for domestic and foreign companies at 25 %.
The provision for China income tax is consisted
of:
|
|
Years ended December 31,
|
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current PRC corporate income tax
|
|
$
|
26,889
|
|
|
$
|
664,187
|
|
Deferred tax debit
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income tax
|
|
$
|
26,889
|
|
|
$
|
664,187
|
|
Reconciliation between the provision for
income taxes computed by applying the statutory tax rate in Mainland China to income before income taxes and the actual provision
for income taxes is as follows. The following is an estimate for the year 2011 as the China’s tax reporting deadline is on
April 30 of each year:
|
|
Years ended December 31,
|
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Provision for income taxes benefit at statutory tax rate
|
|
$
|
722,990
|
|
|
$
|
361,770
|
|
Tax concessions
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Permanent difference
|
|
|
24,831
|
|
|
|
20,506
|
|
Effect of change in FEIT tax rate
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Valuation allowances
|
|
|
(720,932
|
)
|
|
|
281,911
|
|
Income tax
|
|
$
|
26,889
|
|
|
$
|
664,187
|
|
NOTE 16- COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Operating Lease Commitments
During the years ended December 31, 2011
and 2010, the Company incurred lease expenses amounting to $233,050 and $279,647, respectively. As of December 31, 2011, the Company
had commitments under operating leases, requiring annual minimum rentals as follows:
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Within one year
|
|
$
|
24,770
|
|
|
$
|
233,145
|
|
Two to five years
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Operating lease commitments
|
|
$
|
24,770
|
|
|
$
|
233,145
|
|
During the year of 2005 and 2006, SZGFH
entered into leasing agreements with certain buyers of the Sovereign Building underwriting project to lease the properties for
them. These leasing agreements on these properties are for 62% of the floor space that was sold to third party buyers. In accordance
with the leasing agreements, the owners of the properties can have a rental return of 8.5% and 8.8% per annum for a period of 5
years and 8 years, respectively. In regards to the leasing agreements, we have negotiated with the buyers and have lowered the
annual rental return rate for the remaining leasing period from 8.5% for 5 years to 5.8%, and from 8.8% for 8 years
to 6%. As of December 31, 2011, 68% of the buyers agreed upon the lowered rate, 7% of the buyers did not agreed to a lowered rate
and 25% of the buyers agreed to cancel the leasing agreements. The leasing period started in the second quarter, 2006, and the
Company has the right to sublease the leased properties to cover these lease commitments in the leasing period. As of December
31, 2011, 104 sub-leasing agreements have been signed, the area of these sub-leasing agreements represented 67% of total area with
these lease commitments.
As of December 31, 2011, the lease commitments
are as follows:
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Within one year
|
|
$
|
1,451,207
|
|
|
$
|
1,396,883
|
|
Two to five years
|
|
|
1,922,302
|
|
|
|
2,241,262
|
|
Over five years
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Operating lease commitments arising from the promotional package
|
|
$
|
3,373,509
|
|
|
$
|
3,638,145
|
|
An accrual for onerous contracts was recognized
which is equal to the difference between the present value of the sublease income and the present value of the associated lease
expense at the appropriate discount rate. The accrual for onerous contracts was $ 4,756 as of December 31, 2011 and $30,712 as
of December 31, 2010.
According to the leasing agreements, the
Company has an option to terminate any agreement by paying a predetermined compensation. As of December 31, 2011, the compensation
to terminate all leasing agreements is $1,319,790. According to the sub-leasing agreements that have been signed through December
31, 2011, the rental income from these sub-leasing agreements will be $1,128,275 within one year and $652,805 within two to five
years. However, no assurance can be given that we can collect all of the rental income.
NOTE 17 –DEPOSITS RECEIVED FROM
UNDERWRTING SALES
The Company accounts for its underwriting
sales revenue with underwriting rent guarantees in accordance with ASC 976-605 “Accounting for Sales of Real Estate”
(SFAS 66). Under SFAS 66, the deposit method should be used for the revenue from the sales of floor space with underwriting rent
guarantees until the revenues generated by sub-leasing properties exceed the guaranteed rental amount due to the purchasers.
NOTE 18 – STATUTORY RESERVE
According to the relevant corporation laws
in the PRC, a PRC company is required to transfer at least 10% of its profit after taxes, as determined under accounting principles
generally accepted in the PRC, to the statutory reserve until the balance reaches 50% of its registered capital. The statutory
reserve can be used to make good on losses or to increase the capital of the relevant company.
NOTE 19 – ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME
As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, the only
component of accumulated other comprehensive income was translation reserve.
NOTE 20 – OTHER INCOME, NET
The Company estimated a provision for income
tax and other tax payable and other payables before 2010. At the end of 2011, the taxes payable that did not materialize was $1,214,344.
This balance is adjusted to other net income.
NOTE 21 – CONCENTRATION OF CUSTOMERS
During the years ended December 31, 2011
and 2010, the following customer accounted for more than 10% of total net revenue:
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Percentage of Net Revenue for
the years ended December 31,
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Percentage of Accounts Receivable
as at December 31,
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2011
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2010
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2011
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2010
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Customer A
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*
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13
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%
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*
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*
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* less than 10%
NOTE 22 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Change of CFO
March 23, 2012, Mr. Liu Zhen Yu resigned
as the Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) of the Company. His resignation was not due to any disagreement with the Company
or its management regarding any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.
On March 23, 2012, the Company appointed
Mrs. Wang Wen Hua as the interim CFO, who will hold the office from March 23 to April 15, 2012.
Mrs. Wang, 46 years old, has been with
the Company, specifically the Company’s subsidiary, Shanghai Xin Ji Yang, since its inception more than 10 years ago. She
started with the Company as a financial manager and later as a senior comptroller since 2011.
On March 23, 2012, the Company also appointed
Mr. Wang Wen Yan as the CFO, effective on April 15, 2012. During the interim, Mr. Wang will be preparing the first quarter financial
report of the Company as well participating in the day to day operation.
Mr. Wang, 32 years old, was previously
the financial controller and CFO of the Company. Mr. Wang had been with the Company since May 2005 and left on March 17, 2011.
He worked in a real estate development company for 4 years before joining the Company. He graduated from Shanghai University with
a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and has a Master’s degree at the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics.
An 8-K filing in regards to the change
in CFO has been filed with the SEC on March 27, 2012.
Real Estate Development Projects
In mid 2011, we established a project company
in Wuhan where we have 49% stake. During the fourth quarter of 2011, the project company was in the process of acquiring land and
obtaining the appropriate license and certificate for the development project. In the first quarter of 2012, we began its initial
construction. The land is approximately 27,950 square meters with an estimated development period of three years.. Proceeds from
sales will fund the constructions of subsequent phases and we are currently in the process of applying for bank loans and other
forms of funding, however, there are no assurance we will be able to obtain future financings.
In January 2012, we established a Linyi
Shang Yang Real Estate Development (“LYSY”) with 24% stake in the company. During the first quarter of 2012, we acquired
approximately 103,385 square meters for the purpose of developing villa-style residential housing. Proceeds from sales will fund
the constructions of subsequent phases and we are currently in the process of applying for bank loans and other forms of funding,
however, there are no assurance we will be able to obtain future financings.
NOTE 23 – RESTATEMENT
The Company discovered errors to previously
issued financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011. The error was a miscalculation in our underwriting sales
revenue and cost of sales under the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 66 (“SFAS 66”).
The adjustment relates to the overstated
of our net revenue by $305,495 and the cost of revenue by $107,028. As a result, our net revenue, cost of revenue and net losses
was restated to $8,972,536, $6,231,262 and $1,416,822 respectively.
The adjustment also affected our balance
sheet and cash flow of operation as summarized below.
The following summarizes the above restatements.
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Previously
Reported
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Adjustment
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As Restated
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Balance Sheets
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Deposits received from underwriting sales
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2,888,194
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203,422
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3,091,616
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Total liabilities
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25,258,982
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203,422
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25,462,404
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Accumulated losses
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(10,208,331
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(198,467
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(10,406,798
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Accumulated other comprehensive income
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494,414
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(4,955
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489,459
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Total shareholders’ deficit
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(3,088,299
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(203,422
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(3,291,721
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Statements of Operations
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Net Revenues
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9,278,031
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(305,495
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8,972,536
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Cost of Revenues
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(6,338,290
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107,028
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(6,231,262
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Gross Profit
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2,939,741
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(198,467
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2,741,274
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Net Loss
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(1,218,355
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(198,467
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(1,416,822
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Cash Flows
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Net Loss
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(1,218,355
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(198,467
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(1,416,822
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Deposit from underwriting sales
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(725,033
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198,468
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(526,565
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Net cash used in operating activities
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(4,875,741
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1
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(4,875,740
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
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61,380
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1
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61,381
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ITEM 9 CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS
WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
ITEM 9A(T) CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief
Financial Officer have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 2011. Based on
this evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company's disclosure controls
and procedures were effective as of December 31, 2011, to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports that we file
or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified
in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms and ensure that information required to be disclosed is accumulated and communicated
to our management, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Management's Report of Internal Control
over Financial Reporting
The management of the
company is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Internal control over
financial reporting is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) or 15d-15(f) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as a process
designed by, or under the supervision of, the company’s principal executive and principal financial officers and effected
by the company’s board of directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability
of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles and includes those policies and procedures that:
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Pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the
transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company;
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Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation
of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the
company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and
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Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition,
use or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
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Because of its inherent
limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Projections of any evaluation of
effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or
that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
The company’s management
assessed the effectiveness of the company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2011. In making
this assessment, the company’s management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the
Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control-Integrated Framework.
This annual report does
not include an attestation report of our independent registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial
reporting. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by our independent registered public accounting firm pursuant
to temporary rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permit us to provide only management’s report in this annual
report. There was an error in our internal control procedure in identifying a miscalculation of our underwriting sales revenue
and cost. This miscalculation resulted in the errors of parts of our financial statement as explained in the Explanatory Notes
section on page 1. The Company has instituted additional review of any initial mistakes to ensure they are corrected and has instituted
more cross referencing on work sheets and draft financial statements to double check calculations made in these work sheets and
draft financial statements. These policies are being supervised by Wang Wen Yan, who became our new Chief Financial Officer on
April 15, 2012. We believe that there are now no material weaknesses in our internal controls and disclosure controls and procedures
are now effective.
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
None
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS,
PROMOTERS, CONTROL PERSONS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE; COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(a) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT
Date of Appointment
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Name of Individual
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Age
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Position with Company
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October 28, 2003
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LIN CHI-JUNG
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52
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Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman
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May 23, 2005
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LIN CHAO-CHIN
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62
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Director and Senior Vice President
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November 28, 2006
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LIN HSIN-HUNG
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57
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Executive Director
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November 23, 2004
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CHEN REN
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64
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Director
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November 23, 2004
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FU XUAN-JIE
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82
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Director
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November 23, 2004
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LI XIAO-GANG
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54
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Director
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August 23, 2005
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ZHANG XI
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41
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Director
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March 14, 2011
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LIU ZHEN-YU
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40
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Chief Financial Officer
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March 23, 2012
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WANG WEN HUA
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46
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Interim CFO
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Following is biographical information for
each of the 7 directors consisting of the age, principal occupation, and other relevant information. The designation of "Affiliated"
noted beside the director’s name indicates that the director is an officer or employee of Sunrise. The designation of “Independent”
noted beside the director’s name indicates that the director is considered an independent director with in the meaning of
the Marketplace Rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc., which is the independence standard that we have chosen to report under.
Lin Chi-Jung, CEO, Chairman, and
President (Affiliated)
Lin Chi-Jung, age 52, is the Chairman of
the Board of Directors of SRRE. He also serves as our President and CEO and the Chairman of all of our operating subsidiaries.
Mr. Lin began serving as a Director of SRRE on October 28, 2003, and was appointed Chairman on October 11, 2004. He founded Shanghai
Xin Ji Yang Real Estate Consultation Co., Ltd. (“SHXJY”) in late 2001, Shanghai Shang Yang Real Estate Consultation
Co., Ltd. (“SHSY”) in early 2004 and Suzhou Gao Feng Hui Property Management Co., Ltd. (“SZGFH”) in early
2005. Under his leadership and management, SHXJY, SHSY and SZGFH have grown rapidly. Prior to establishing this property business,
Mr. Lin invested in the film making and publishing businesses. In his younger days, Mr. Lin was a well known actor in Chinese communities
around the world, including Mainland China, Taiwan, North America and South East Asia. The Board believes that Mr. Lin has the
experience and qualification as a member of the Board of Directors because of his experience in the real estate industry, his leadership
and strategic direction for the Company and his public personality makes him an invaluable asset to the Company. Mr. Lin is not
a member of the Board of any other public company or any investment company, neither has he been a member of the boards of directors
of such companies for the past five years.
Lin Chao-Chin, Director (Affiliated)
Lin Chao-Chin, age 62, was appointed as
a director on May 23, 2005, and serves on our Compensation and Governance and Nominating Committees. He is one of the co-founders
of SHXJY. The Board believes Mr. Lin has the experience and skill to serve as a director of the Company because he brings with
him 29 years of real estate industry experience, particularly in the areas of agency, property investment, and development services.
Prior to starting his business in Mainland China, he co-founded Taipei Xin Lian Yang Property Co. Ltd. in Taiwan in the early 1980’s.
Under Mr. Lin’s leadership, this business had contracted sales of NTD 120 Billion (approx. US$ 3.4 billion) and 800 employees.
In 2001 he joined Lin Chi-Jung to re-establish his career in Mainland China. Currently, Lin Chao-Chin is managing the day-to-day
business operation of SHXJY. Lin Chao-Chin graduated from Taiwan Chung Yuan University with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration.
Mr. Lin is not a member of the Board of any other public company or any investment company, neither has he been a member of the
boards of directors of such companies for the past five years.
Lin Hsin-Hung, Executive Director
Lin Hsin Hung, age 57, was appointed as
an executive director on November 28, 2006. He graduated from the Economics Department of Taiwan Wen Hua College in 1981. Mr. Lin
has served as the Chairman of the Board of Tian Li Manufacture Corporation, Ding Kai Industry Corporation, Hua Wei Development
Corporation and an executive Director of Di Heng Capital Management Corporation. The Board believes Mr. Lin has the knowledge and
expertise in the capital markets that will benefit to the Company. Mr. Lin is not a member of the board of any other public company
or any investment company in the US, neither has he been a member of the boards of directors of such companies for the past five
years.
Chen Ren, Director (Independent)
Chen Ren, age 64, was appointed an independent
director on November 23, 2004. Mr. Chen is Chairman and General Manager of Shanghai Real Estate Group of Companies. He has been
involved in the Shanghai real property market for the past 16 years. Among some of the companies that he has been associated with
are: Shanghai She-ye Property Ltd, Shanghai Rui Nan Property Limited, the General Manager of Shanghai Gong Zhi Jing Center and
Shanghai An Ju Property Development Center. With his extensive knowledge and experience in the real estate property development
industry in China, the Board believes Mr. Chen an asset to the Company serving as one of its independent director. Mr. Chen is
not a member of the Board of any other public company or any investment company, neither has he been a member of the boards of
directors of such companies for the past five years.
Fu Xuan-Jie, Director (Independent)
Fu Xuan-Jie, age 82, was appointed an independent
director on November 23, 2004, and serves on our Audit, Compensation, and Governance and Nominating Committees. Mr. Fu has
been an attorney since February 1980 and has practiced law in his co-founded firm, Fu Xuan-Jie & Associates Law Office since
April 1994. Mr. Fu specializes in corporate and international law, especially in the areas of international compensation and other
financial matters. Among the clientele that Mr. Fu serves are Coca-Cola, Banque Endosuez, AT&T, and L'Oreal. The Board believes
that Mr. Fu’s is qualified to serve on our Board because of his knowledge in corporate and international law. Mr. Fu is not
a member of the Board of any other public company or any investment company, neither has he been a member of the boards of directors
of such companies for the past five years.
Li Xiao-Gang, Director (Independent)
Li Xiao-Gang, age 54, was appointed an
independent director on November 23, 2004, and serves on our Audit, Compensation, and Governance and Nominating Committees. Mr.
Li graduated from Shanghai Finance and Economics University in 1984, and joined the Shanghai Academy of Social Science. In 1992,
he was appointed the deputy director of the Economics Law Consultation Center of the Shanghai Academy. In 2000, he was the Director
of the Foreign Investment Research Center of the Academy. From 1992 to the present, Mr. Li has served as a Director cum Deputy
Secretary-General of the Shanghai Consultation Association. The Board believes Mr. Li’s contribution of his views on economy
as well as his knowledge of the real estate movement in China invaluable to the Company. Mr. Li is not a member of the Board of
any other public company or any investment company, neither has he been a member of the boards of directors of such companies for
the past five years.
Zhang Xi, Director (Independent)
Zhang Xi, age 41, was appointed an independent
director on August 23, 2005, and serves as Chairman of our Audit Committee. He has a Doctorate Degree in Economics, and he is a
Senior Economist, a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Public Appraiser. He is working as a Vice President of Shanghai
General Building Material Group Corporation. He has also served in Shanghai Zhonghua Audit Company as the manager of the International
Department, Shanghai Zhangjiang Hi-tech Zone Development Company, Ltd. as Vice General Manager and Financial Controller, and Shanghai
Zhang Jiang Semiconductor Industry Park Co., Ltd. as General Manager. The Board believes that Mr. Zhang expertise in financial
auditing matters and his qualification as a CPA necessary in serving as the Chairman of our Audit Committee and as one of our independent
director. Mr. Zhang is not a member of the Board of any other public company or any investment company, neither has he been a member
of the boards of directors of such companies for the past five years.
Liu Zhen-Yu, CFO
Liu Zhen
Yu, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Liu, 40 years old, was appointed as our CFO on March 17, 2011.
Prior
to joining the Company, Mr. Liu was with Tars
us China Holding where he was the China regional finance
manager since 2008. His main duties at Tarsus include supervising the company’s finance and administrative operation in China.
Prior to joining Tarsus, Mr. Liu was one of the members in setting up Best Buy in China as the finance manager for the China region.
He was responsible for overseeing day-to-day financial matters. Mr. Liu graduated from Tong Ji University in 2009 where he received
his MBA. Mr. Liu resigned on March 23, 2012 to pursue other opportunities.
Wang Wen-Hua, Interim CFO
Wang Wen-Hua
,
the interim Chief
Financial Officer was appointed after Mr. Liu departure from the Company. Mrs Wang, 46 years old, has been with the Company, specifically
Shanghai Xi Ji Yang since its inception more than 10 years ago. She started with the Company as a financial manager and became
senior comptroller in 2011 for the Company. She is very knowledgeable in Company matters from the Group level to the Companys subsidiary
level.
Family Relationships
There
are no family relationships among directors, executive officers, or person nominated or chosen to become the directors or executive
officers.
Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings
None of our directors, executive officers,
or control persons has been involved in any of the following events during the past ten years:
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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 bankruptcy or within two years prior to that time; or
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Any conviction in a criminal proceeding or being subject to a pending criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations and other minor offenses); or
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Being 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; or
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Being found by a court of competent jurisdiction (in a civil violation), the SEC or the Commodity Future Trading Commission to have violated a federal or state securities or commodities law, and the judgment has not been reversed, suspended, or vacated; or
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Being the subject of, or a party to, any Federal or State judicial or administrative order, judgment, decree, or finding, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, relating to an alleged violation of: any Federal or State securities or commodities law or regulation; or any law or regulation respecting financial institutions or insurance companies including, but not limited to, a temporary or permanent injunction, order of disgorgement or restitution, civil money penalty or temporary or permanent cease-and-desist order, or removal or prohibition order; or any law or regulation prohibiting mail or wire fraud or fraud in connection with any business entity. This violation does not apply to any settlement of a civil proceeding among private litigants; or
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Being the subject of, or a party to, any sanction or order, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any self-regulatory organization (as defined in Section 3(a)(26) of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(26))), any registered entity (as defined in Section 1(a)(29) of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 1(a)(29))), 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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Code of Ethics
On October 8, 2005, we adopted a code of
ethics. We believe our code of ethics is reasonably designed to deter wrongdoing and promote honest and ethical conduct; provide
full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure in public reports; comply with applicable laws; ensure prompt internal
reporting of code violations; and provide accountability for adherence to the code. The Company will provide to any person without
charge, upon request, a copy of the corporate code of ethics. Any person wishing a copy should write to Alice Wang, Sunrise Real
Estate Group, Inc., Floor 25, No. 638, Hengfeng Road, Shanghai, PRC 200070.
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting
Compliance
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended, requires our executive officers, directors and persons who own more than 10% of a registered class of
our equity securities to file reports of ownership and changes in ownership with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Copies
of these filings must be furnished to the Company. Based solely on a review of the copies of such reports furnished to the Company
and written representations that no other reports were required, during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2011, all Section 16(a)
filing requirements applicable to our executive officers, directors and greater than 10% beneficial owners have been met on a timely
basis.
Information Concerning our Board and
Committees of our Board
The Company’s Board has three standing
committees: an Audit Committee, Governance and Nominating Committee, and a Compensation Committee. We have a written Audit
Committee Charter, Governance and Nominating Committee Charter and Compensation Committee Charter. Except for Lin Chao-Chin, all
of our directors serving on our committees are “independent” within the meaning of the Marketplace Rules of the Nasdaq
Stock Market, Inc., which is the independence standard that we have chosen to report under.
Audit Committee and Audit Committee
Financial Expert
Our Board established the Audit Committee
on August 23, 2005. The Audit Committee consists of three members, Fu Xuan-Jie, Li Xiao-Gang, and Zhang Xi, all of whom are “independent”
within the meaning of the Marketplace Rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc., which is the independence standard that we have chosen
to report under. At least one member of the Audit Committee, Zhang Xi, is a financial expert, as that term is used under Item 407(d)(5)
of Regulation S-B.
Governance and Nominating Committee
The Governance and Nominating Committee
of the Board consists of Mr. Lin Chao-Chin, Mr. Li Xiao-Gang and Mr. Fu Xuan-Jie. The primary duties of the Governance and Nominating
Committee are to identify and review candidates for the Board and recommend candidates for election to the Board, periodically
review the skills and characteristics required of Board members in the context of the current Board, and periodically review the
Company’s corporate governance policies and recommend modifications to the Board as appropriate. The Governance and Nominating
Committee operates pursuant to a charter that was approved by our Board, a current copy of which is available on our website at
www.sunrise.sh
under the heading “Investor” and subheading “Corporate Governance.”
Our shareholders may recommend director
nominees, and the Governance and Nominating Committee will consider nominees recommended by shareholders. We anticipate that nominees
recommended by shareholders will be evaluated in the same manner as nominees recommended by anyone else, although the Governance
and Nominating Committee may prefer nominees who are personally known to the existing directors and whose reputations are highly
regarded. The Governance and Nominating Committee will consider all relevant qualifications as well as the needs of the company
in terms of compliance with SEC rules.
While the selection of qualified directors
is a complex, subjective process that requires consideration of many intangible factors, the Governance and Nominating Committee
and the Board takes into account the following criteria, among others, in considering directors and candidates for the board: judgment,
experience, skills and personal character of the candidate, and the needs of the Board.
The Governance and Nominating Committee
conducts a process of making a preliminary assessment of each proposed nominee based upon the resume and biographical information,
an indication of the individual’s willingness to serve and other background information. This information is evaluated against
the criteria set forth above and our specific needs at that time. Based upon a preliminary assessment of the candidate(s), those
who appear best suited to meet our needs may be invited to participate in a series of interviews, which are used as a further means
of evaluating potential candidates. On the basis of information learned during this process, the Governance and Nominating Committee
determines which nominee(s) to recommend to the Board to submit for election at the next annual meeting. The Governance and Nominating
Committee uses the same process for evaluating all nominees, regardless of the original source of the nomination.
Compensation Committee
The Compensation Committee of the Board
consists of Mr. Lin Chao-Chin, Mr. Li Xiao-Gang and Mr. Fu Xuan-Jie. The primary duties of the Compensation Committee are to annually
review and approve the Company’s compensation strategy to ensure that employees are rewarded appropriately; review annually
and approve corporate goals and objectives relevant to executive compensation; annually review and determine elements of compensation
of the CEO and other officers; and review and recommend compensation for non-employee members of our Board. The Compensation Committee
operates pursuant to a charter that was approved by our Board, a current copy of which is available on our website at
www.sunrise.sh
under
the heading “Investor” and subheading “Corporate Governance.”
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Compensation Philosophy
The Company has established a compensation
committee to ensure that employees are reward appropriately based on performance and review the compensation of the CEO and other
executive managers annually. Our compensation program for our executive officers and all other employees is designed such that
it will not incentivize unnecessary risk-taking as our compensation consists primarily of base salaries without bonuses or stock
awards.
The following table reflects the compensation
paid to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and each of the Company’s compensated executive officers whose compensations
exceeded $100,000 in fiscal years 2011, 2010 and 2009 for services rendered to the Company and its subsidiaries.
Name and Principal Position
(a)
|
|
Year
(b)
|
|
Salary
($)
(c)
|
|
|
Bonus
($)
(d)
|
|
|
Stock
Awards
($)
(e)
|
|
|
Option
Awards
($)
(f)
|
|
|
Non-Equity
Incentive Plan
Compensation
($)
(g)
|
|
|
Change in
Pension
Value and
Nonqualified
Deferred
Compensation
Earnings
($)
(h)
|
|
|
All Other
Compensation
($)
(i)
|
|
|
Total
($)
(j)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lin Chi-Jung
|
|
2011
|
|
|
87,465
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
4,505
|
|
|
|
91,970
|
|
CEO, President & Chairman
|
|
2010
|
|
|
85,293
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
4,393
|
|
|
|
89,686
|
|
Executive Officer of subsidiaries
|
|
2009
|
|
|
70262
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
4,393
|
|
|
|
74,653
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lin Chao-Chin
|
|
2011
|
|
|
73,288
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
4,505
|
|
|
|
77,793
|
|
Senior Vice President
|
|
2010
|
|
|
71,468
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
4,393
|
|
|
|
75,861
|
|
Managing director of subsidiaries
|
|
2009
|
|
|
70,262
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
4,393
|
|
|
|
74,653
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liu Zhen Yu, CFO
|
|
2011
|
|
|
41,807
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
929
|
|
|
|
42,736
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Wang Wen Hua
|
|
2011
|
|
|
30,194
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Interim CFO
|
|
2010
|
|
|
26,500
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
23,798
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Option/SAR Grants
The Company has no stock option plan or
other equity incentive plan in place. Accordingly, no individual grants of stock options, whether or not in tandem with Stock Appreciation
Rights (“SARs”) and freestanding SARs have been made to any executive officer or any director since the Company’s
inception, accordingly, no stock options have been exercised by the Company’s officers or directors in any fiscal year.
DIRECTOR COMPENSATION
Name
(a)
|
|
Fees Earned
or Paid in
Cash
($)
(b)
|
|
|
Stock Awards
($)
(c)
|
|
|
Option
Awards
($)
(d)
|
|
|
Non-Equity
Incentive Plan
Compensation
($)
(e)
|
|
|
Change in
Pension Value
and
Nonqualified
Deferred
Compensation
Earnings
(f)
|
|
|
All Other
Compensation
($)
(g)
|
|
|
Total
($)
(h)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIN CHI-JUNG
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIN CHAO-CHIN
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIN HSIN-HUNG
|
|
|
18,516
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
18,516
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FU XUAN-JIE
|
|
|
7,715
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
7,715
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LI XIAO-GANG
|
|
|
7,715
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
7,715
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CHEN REN
|
|
|
7,715
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
7,715
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ZHANG XI
|
|
|
7,715
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
7,715
|
|
(1)
|
There are no stock option, retirement, pension, or profit sharing plans for the benefit of directors.
|
ITEM 12 SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN
BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The following table sets forth, as of March
31, 2012, the number and percentage of our 28,691,925 shares of common stock outstanding that were beneficially owned by (1) each
person known to the Company to be the beneficial owner of five percent or more of our common stock, (2) each director and named
executive officer, and (3) all of the Company's directors and executive officers as a group. Unless otherwise indicated, the person
listed in the table is the beneficial owner of, and has sole voting and investment power with respect to, the shares indicated.
Title of Class
|
|
Name and Address
|
|
Amount and Nature of
Beneficial Ownership
|
|
|
Percent of Class
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common
|
|
Lin Chi-Jung
Hengfeng Road, No. 638, 25
th
Fl., Bldg A
|
|
|
4,511,400
|
(1)
|
|
|
15.72
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common
|
|
Lin Hsin-Hung
Hengfeng Road, No. 638, 25
th
Fl., Bldg A
|
|
|
334,750
|
(2)
|
|
|
1.17
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common
|
|
Lin Chao Chun
|
|
|
4,511,400
|
(3)
|
|
|
15.72
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
All Directors and Officers As a Group
|
|
|
9,357,550
|
|
|
|
32.61
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common
|
|
Better Time International
|
|
|
3,530,000
|
(4)
|
|
|
12.4
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common
|
|
Good Speed Service Limited
|
|
|
3,469,572
|
(5)
|
|
|
12
|
%
|
Non-Officers and Directors
|
|
|
6,999,572
|
|
|
|
24.4
|
%
|
(1) These shares are owned by Ace Develop
Properties Limited, of which Mr. Lin Chi-Jung is the sole beneficiary owner
(2) These shares are owned by Glorystar International
Enterprise Limited, of which Mr. Lin Hsing Hung is a minority shareholder and an officer.
(3) These shares are owned by Robert Lin Investments,
Inc., of which Mr. Lin Chao Chun is the sole beneficiary owner.
(4) The beneficiay owner of Better Time International
is Wang Chun-Chieh
(5) The beneficiary owner of Good Speed Services
Limited is Yuan Chi Lung
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED
TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
Certain Relationships
A related party is an entity that can control or significantly
influence the management or operating policies of another entity to the extent one of the entities may be prevented from pursuing
its own interests. A related party may also be any party the entity deals with that can exercise that control.
Amount due to directors
The total amount due to directors for December
31, 2011 was $5,185,842. The amounts due are as follows:
Amount due to Lin Chi-Jung
As of December 31, 2011, the balance includes
one advance to and two loan obtained from Lin Chin-Jung.
The advances and reimbursements of $17,854
represented the salary payable and rental reimbursement to Lin Chin-Jung outstanding as of December 31, 2011.
A loan includes a principal of $103,778.
The principal is unsecured, bears an interest rate of 9.6% per annum and the terms of repayment is not specifically defined.
A loan includes a principal of $15,863.
The loan’s terms of repayment is not specifically defined.
A promissory note of $241,632. This promissory
note’s interest rate is 15%, unsecured and the terms of repayment are not specifically defined.
An unsecured promissory note of $4,267,684
bears an interest rate of 15% and the terms of repayment are not specifically defined. This loan is for the investment of Wuhan
development project stated in note 9 in addition to any expenses related to the investment.
An unsecured promissory note of $506,214
bears an interest rate of 15% and the terms of repayment are not specifically defined.
Amount due to Lin Chao-Chin
A balance of $27,109 represented the salary
payable and rental reimbursement to Lin Chao-Chin outstanding as of December 31, 2011.
Amount due to Lin Hsin Hung
The amount of $5,708 represents the salary
payable to Lin Hsin Hung.
Amout due from related company
This amount of $317,415 is from our Sanya
real estate agency project deposit.
Amount due to related party
A balance of $87,289 is due to our Suzhou
Bing Feng Nian Dai.
Director Independence
Fu Xuan-Jie, Li Xiao-Gang, Chen Ren and
Zhang Xi, constitute a majority of the Board of Directors and are each “independent” within the meaning of the Marketplace
Rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc..
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES
AND SERVICES
Audit Fees
The aggregate fees billed by Kenne Ruan,
CPA, P.C. for services rendered during the year ended December 31, 2011 are described as follows:
Fees for audit and review services amounted
to $100,465 in 2011. Fees for audit and review services include the annual audit of the consolidated financial statements of the
Company and its subsidiaries, and review of the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.
Audit-Related Fees
None.
Tax Fees
Tax fees for serviced provided for the
year 2011 was $18,581.
All Other Fees
Kenne Ruan, CPA, P.C. did not bill the
Company any additional fees for professional services rendered to the Company during fiscal years ended December 31, 2011.
Policy on Audit Committee Pre-Approval
of Audit and Permissible Non-Audit Services of Independent Auditors
According to the charter of the Audit Committee,
the Company’s policy on pre-approval of audit and permissible non-audit services of independent auditors is to pre-approve
all audit services and permissible non-audit services by the independent accountants, as set forth in Section 10A of the Exchange
Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder by the SEC. The Audit Committee may establish pre-approval policies and
procedures, as permitted by Section 10A of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder by the SEC, for
the engagement of independent accountants to render services to the Company, including but not limited to policies that would allow
the delegation of pre-approval authority to one or more members of the Audit Committee, provided that any pre-approvals delegated
to one or more members of the Audit Committee are reported to the Audit Committee at its next scheduled meeting.
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS
Exhibit
Number
|
Description
|
|
|
2.1
|
Exchange Agreement dated as of August 31, 2004 by and among Lin Ray Yang Enterprise Ltd., Lin Chi-Jung, as agent for the beneficial shareholders of such company, and the Company, incorporated by reference to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 8, 2004.
|
|
|
2.2
|
Exchange Agreement dated as of August 31, 2004 by and among Sunrise Real Estate Development Group, Inc., a Cayman Islands company, Lin Chi-Jung, as agent for the beneficial shareholder of such company, and the Company, incorporated by reference to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 8, 2004.
|
|
|
3.1
|
Articles of Incorporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of Form-10 QSB filed on April 23, 2001.
|
|
|
3.1a
|
Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibits 3.1a and 3.1b to Form-10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003 filed on April 14, 2004.
|
|
|
3.1b
|
Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation dated April 25, 2006, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1b of Form-10 QSB filed on November 14, 2006.
|
|
|
3.2
|
Bylaws, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of Form-10SB filed on April 23, 2001.
|
|
|
7.1
|
Letter from Kenne Ruan, CPA, P.C. dated August 14, 2012
(Incorporated by reference from Form 8-K) filled on August 17, 2012).
|
|
|
10.1
|
Financial Advisory Agreement dated January 15, 2006 between Sunrise Real Estate Group, Inc. and Marco Partners, Inc., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form SB-2 filed on February 13, 2006.
|
|
|
10.2
|
Consultancy Service Agreement dated January 15, 2006 between Sunrise Real Estate Group, Inc. and Chiang Hui Hsiung, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Form SB-2 filed on February 13, 2006.
|
|
|
10.3
|
Placement Agent Agreement dated June 15, 2006 between Sunrise Real Estate Group, Inc. and Midtown Partners & Co., LLC. (Filed on January 28, 2011)
|
|
|
10.21
|
Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of January 22, 2011 between Sunrise Real Estate Group, Inc. and Better Times International Limited (Filed on January 28, 2011)
|
|
|
14
|
Code of Ethics
|
21.1
|
Subsidiaries of the Company, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 21.1 to Form SB-2 filed on February 13, 2006.(Incorporated by reference from Form 8-K dated September 30, 2011)
|
|
|
31.1
|
Certification of Lin Chi-Jung, pursuant to Rule 15d-14(a).
|
|
|
31.2
|
Certification of Liu Zhen Yu, pursuant to Rule 15d-14(a).
|
|
|
32.1
|
Certifications of Lin Chi-Jung, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350.
|
|
|
32.2
|
Certifications of Liu Zhen Yu, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350.
|
|
|
99.1
|
Press Release dated March 27, 2012, titled Sunrise Real Estate Group, Inc. Announces Resignation and appointment of CFO.
|
SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Exchange Act, the Registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Sunrise Real Estate Group, Inc.
|
/s/ Lin Chi-Jung
|
|
|
BY: Lin Chi-Jung
|
|
|
Principal Executive Officer and Director
|
DATE: November 1, 2012
In accordance with the Exchange Act, this
report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Signature
|
|
Title
|
|
Date
|
|
|
|
|
|
/s/ Lin Chi-Jung
|
|
Principal Executive Officer
|
|
November 1, 2012
|
Lin Chi-Jung
|
|
and Director
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
/s/ Wang Wen Yen
|
|
Interim Chief Financial Officer
|
|
November 1, 2012
|
Wang Wen Yen
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
/s/ Lin Chao-Chin
|
|
Director
|
|
November 1, 2012
|
Lin Chao-Chin
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
/s/ Lin Hsin-Hung
|
|
Director
|
|
November 1, 2012
|
Lin Hsin-Hung
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
/s/ Fu Xuan-Jie
|
|
Director
|
|
November 1, 2012
|
Fu Xuan-Jie
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
/s/ Li Xiao-Gang
|
|
Director
|
|
November 1, 2012
|
Li Xiao-Gang
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
/s/ Chen Ren
|
|
Director
|
|
November 1, 2012
|
Chen Ren
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
/s/ Zhang Xi
|
|
Director
|
|
November 1, 2012
|
Zhang Xi
|
|
|
|
|
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