SRRE Sunrise Real Estate Group Inc (PK)

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D. C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q/A

Amendment No.1

 

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2012

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from __________ to __________

 

Commission File Number 000-32585

 

SUNRISE REAL ESTATE GROUP, INC.

 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Texas		75-2713701
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

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

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes x No ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant 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. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer ¨	Accelerated filer ¨
Non-accelerated filer ¨	Smaller reporting company x

 

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).

Yes x No ¨

 

Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act): Yes ¨ No x

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: May 17, 2012 - 28,691,925 shares of Common Stock

 

 

  EXPLANATORY NOTE

 

The purpose of this Amendment No. 1 on Form 10-Q/A is to amend and restate the consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2012 contained in the previously filed Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Sunrise Real Estate Group, Inc. (the “Company” or “us”) for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 , filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 21, 2012 (the “Form 10-Q”), to make the necessary accounting corrections resulting from a miscalculation in our underwriting sales revenue and cost of sales for the year ended December 31, 2011 under the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 66 (“SFAS 66”). This amendment restates the following items:

 

- Part I, Item 1- Financial Statements;

- Part II Item 6 - Exhibits.

 

 

The only changes to the 10Q are with respect to the financial results for the period ended December 31, 2011. There are no other changes to the Form 10-Q other than those set forth in this amendment. This amendment does not reflect events occurring after the filing of the Form 10-Q, other than the amendments noted above 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, nor does it modify or update disclosures therein in any way other than as required to reflect the amended sections of the Form 10-Q as set forth in this amendment. Among other things, forward-looking statements made in the Form 10-Q have not been revised to reflect events that occurred or facts that became known to us after the filing of the Form 10-Q, and such forward-looking statements should be read in their historical context.

  

 

FORM 10-Q/A

 

For the Quarter Ended March 31, 2012

 

INDEX

 

	Page
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION	4
Item 1. Financial Statements	4
Consolidated Balance Sheets	4
Consolidated Statements of Operations	5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	6
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	18
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	25
Item 4. Controls and Procedures	26
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION	26
Item 1. Legal Proceedings	26
Item 1A Risk Factors	26
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	27
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities	27
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures	27
Item 5. Other Information	27
Item 6. Exhibits	27
SIGNATURES	27

 

 

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Sunrise Real Estate Group, Inc.

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Expressed in US Dollars)

		March 31,				December 31,
		2012				2011
		(Unaudited)				(Audited)
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents		$	3,940,520			$	1,377,093
Restricted cash (Note 3)			1,350,428				1,349,014
Accounts receivable			1,199,315				1,139,843
Promissory deposits (Note 4)			3,547,654				3,543,938
Amount due from related company (Note 12)			7,812				317,415
Inventory (Note 5)			1,082,917				-
Other receivables and deposits (Note 6)			9,161,046				863,813
Total current assets			20,289,692				8,591,116
Property, plant and equipment – net (Note 7)			2,396,770				2,405,829
Investment properties (Note 8)			6,763,577				6,920,532
Long-term Investment (Note 9)			3,744,732				4,253,206
Total assets		$	33,194,771			$	22,170,683
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
Current liabilities
Bank loans (Note 10)		$	11,121,173			$	11,109,524
Promissory notes payable (Note 11)			2,681,661				1,725,039
Accounts payable			465,000				481,741
Amount due to directors (Note 12)			5,493,406				5,185,842
Amount due to related party (Note 12)			87,381				87,289
Other payables and accrued expenses (Note 13)			3,011,692				3,487,632
Other tax payable (Note 14)			21,941				69,402
Income tax payable			24,343				224,319
Total current liabilities		$	22,906,597			$	22,370,788
Long-term bank loans			-				-
Long-term promissory notes payable			-				-
Deposits received from underwriting sales(Note 15)			2,963,544				3,091,616
Total liabilities		$	25,870,141			$	25,462,404
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 March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011			286,919				286,919
Additional paid-in capital			4,581,523				4,570,008
Statutory reserve (Note 17)			782,987				782,987
Accumulated losses			(11,464,028	)			(10,406,798	)
Non-controlling interests of consolidated subsidiaries			12,661,625				985,704
Accumulated other comprehensive income (Note 18)			475,604				489,459
Total shareholders’ deficit			7,324,630				(3,291,721	)
Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficit		$	33,194,771			$	22,170,683

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

 

Sunrise Real Estate Group, Inc. 

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

  (Expressed in US Dollars)

 

		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2012				2011
		(Unaudited)				(Unaudited)
Net Revenues		$	1,719,535			$	2,604,624
Cost of Revenues		($	1,148,887	)		($	1,739,341	)
Gross Profit			570,648				865,283
Operating Expenses			(284,220	)			(338,904	)
General and Administrative Expenses			(1,035,876	)			(692,190	)
Operating Profit/(Loss)			(749,448	)			(165,811	)
Other Income, Net (Note 19)			1,866,770				-
Interest Income		$	3,398			$	3,757
Interest Expenses			(491,451	)			(198,407	)
Profit/(Loss) Before Income Tax and Non-controlling Interest			629,269				(360,461	)
Income Tax			(15,675	)			(8,328	)
Profit/(Loss) Before Non-controlling Interest			613,594				(368,789	)
Return on Investment			(572,443	)			-
Non-controlling Interest of Consolidated Subsidiaries			(1,098,382	)			(123,514	)
Net Profit/(Loss)		($	1,057,231	)		($	492,303	)
Profit/(Loss) Per Share – Basic and Fully Diluted		($	0.04	)		($	0.02	)
Weighted average common shares outstanding – Basic and Fully Diluted			28,691,925				23,691,925

 

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 

Sunrise Real Estate Group, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Increase/(Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

(Expressed in US Dollars)

		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2012				2011
		(Unaudited)				(Unaudited)
Cash flows from operating activities
Net Profit/(Loss)		($	1,057,231	)		($	492,303	)
Adjustments to reconcile net profit/(loss) to
net cash used in operating activities
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment			240,581				227,410
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment			572,442
Non-controlling interest			1,098,382				123,514
Change in: Restricted cash
Inventory			(1,081,989	)			-
Accounts receivable			(58,226	)			(355,320	)
Other receivables and deposits			(8,289,216	)			(4,252,718	)
Amount due from related party			309,670
Accounts payable			(17,231	)			(30,368	)
Other payables and accrued expenses			(479,186	)			4,312,748
Deposit from underwriting sales			(131,201	)			(58,977	)
Interest payable on promissory notes			75,004				31,748
Interest payable on amount due to director			245,026				(11,259	)
Other tax payable			(47,494	)			5,686
Income tax payable			(200,039	)			(228,757	)
Net cash used in operating activities			(8,820,708	)			(728,596	)
Cash flows from investing activities
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment			(64,041	)			(5,936	)
Long-term investment			(60,000	)
Net cash used in investing activities			(124,041	)			(5,936	)
Cash flows from financing activities
Funds received from capital increase			10,568,471
Proceeds from promissory note			869,882				-
Repayment to director			-				(13,641	)
Advance from director			53,835				-
Net cash (used in)/provided by financing activities			11,492,188				(13,641	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents			15,988				(5,852	)
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents			2,563,427				(754,025	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period			1,377,093				2,973,997
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period		$	3,940,520			$	2,219,972
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
Cash paid during the period:
Income tax paid			215,900				224,783
Interest paid			158,974				192,975

  

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED 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, named Linyi Shang Yang Real Estate Development Company Limited 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 Real Estate Development Company Limited ("WHYYL") and have a 49% ownership, the purpose of this project company was for a residence 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.

 

 

Figure 1: Company Organization Chart

   

 

 

 

1. Beijing Xin Jin Yang Real Estate Consultation Company Limited is currently in the process of being dissolved in 2012.

2. 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. (“WHGFH”), 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 development, 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 of SRRE and its subsidiaries. All inter-company transactions 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 losses of $11,396,762 as of March 31, 2012. 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 March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are US$1: RMB6.2943 and US$1: RMB6.3009, 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 – RESTRICTED CASH

 

This restricted cash is the covenant from the bank loan described in Note 10.

 

NOTE 4- PROMISSORY DEPOSITS

 

The amount of $1,228,095 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 $2,319,559 represents the deposit for participating in a land auction in Sandong, the PRC.

 

NOTE 5 – INVENTORY

 

The amount of $1,082,917 belongs to Linyi Shang Yang Real Estate Development Company. This amount consists mainly of development, construction and property costs and expenses.

 

NOTE 6 - OTHER RECEIVABLES AND DEPOSITS

 

		March 31				December 31
		2012				2011
Advances to staff		$	71,335			$	65,632
Rental deposits			108,525				99,927
Prepaid rental			201,136				-
Prepayment for Linyi project			8,499,754				482,219
Other receivables			280,297				216,035
		$	9,161,046			$	863,813

 

 

NOTE 7 – PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT – NET

 

		March 31,				December 31,
		2012				2011
Furniture and fixtures		$	83,017			$	77,292
Computer and office equipment			235,016				242,346
Motor vehicles			794,740				789,943
Properties			2,465,276				2,399,866
			3,578,049				3,509,447
Less: Accumulated depreciation			(1,181,280	)			(1,103,618	)
		$	2,396,770			$	2,405,829

 

All above properties as of March 31, 2012 and as of December 31, 2011 were pledged to secure a bank loan in note 10.

 

 

NOTE 8 – INVESTMENT PROPERTIES

 

		March 31,				December 31,
		2012				2011
Investment property		$	9,837,602			$	9,827,298
Less: Accumulated depreciation			(3,074,025	)			(2,906,766	)
		$	6,763,577			$	6,920,532

 

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 March 31, 2012 and as of December 31, 2011 were pledged to secure a bank loan in note 10.

 

 

As of March 31, 2012, 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 INVESTMENT

 

In mid 2011, we invested in a project company in Wuhan where the initial investment amount was $4,151,375 for a 49% equity stake. The purpose of this project company was for a residence development project in Wuhan. This investment is for our expansion into the real estate development business. We use the equity method of accounting for this long-term investment. The land is approximately 27,950 square meters with an estimated development period of three years, and we began the initial construction of the residence development project in the first quarter of 2012 The company’s total assets was $11,670,027 which consists primarily of inventory in the amount of $10,703,050 and cash and cash equivalent of $845,995, the total liability was $4,462,947 which consists primarily of promissory notes in the amount of $4,448,469 and a loss of $1,169,252 at the first quarter of 2012. As we used the equity accounting method, we decreased this investment by $572,933. The balance of this investment is $3,578,442 as of March 31 2012.

 

We invested $60,000 for a 40% equity stake to a new real estate agency company in February 2012. We use the equity method of accounting for this long-term investment. The company will not commence its operations until the second quarter of 2012 and therefore there was no profit or loss recorded for the period ended March 31, 2012.

 

The remaining amount of $106,290 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 $8,738,064, which bears interest at 130% of the three-year prime rate as announced by the People’s Bank of China (the rate for 2012 was 6.65%) and is secured by the properties 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 $2,383,109 bears interest at 130% of three-year prime rate as announced by the People’s Bank of China (the rate for 2012 was 6.65%) and is secured by the properties mentioned in Note 7 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.

 

 

NOTE 11 – PROMISSORY NOTES PAYABLE

 

The promissory notes payable consist of the following five unsecured notes to independent individual third parties .

 

The first note of $341,250,bears an interest at a rate of 15% per annum, consists of principal of $300,000 and interest of $41,250. This loan’s terms of repayment are not specifically defined.

 

The second note of $365,410 bears an interest rate of 15% per annum consists of principal of $317,748 and interest of $47,662. This loan’s terms of repayment are not specifically defined.

 

The third note of $915,709 bears an interest rate of 15% per annum consists of principal of $842,032 and interest of $73,678. This loan’s terms of repayment are not specifically defined.

 

The fourth note of $824,158 bears an interest rate of 15% per annum consists of principal of $794,370 and interest of $29,789. This loan’s terms of repayment are not specifically defined.

 

The fifth note of $235,134 bears no 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 March 31, 2012 was $5,493,406. The amounts due are as follows:

Amount due to Lin Chi-Jung

As of March 31, 2012, the balance includes one amount to and six loans obtained from Lin Chin-Jung.

 

The amount of $56,498 represented the salary payable and rental reimbursement to Lin Chin-Jung outstanding as of March 31, 2012.

 

A loan includes a principal of $106,898 is unsecured, consists of a principal of $103,778 and an interest of $3,120. This loan’s term is not specifically defined.

 

A loan includes a principal of $252,609. This loan’s interest rate is 18%, per annum consists of a principal of $238,311 and an interest of $14,298. This loan’s terms of repayment are not specifically defined.

 

A loan includes a principal of $4,420,880 bears an interest rate of 15%, per annum consists of a principal of $3,965,874 and an interest of $455,006. This loan’s the terms of repayment are not specifically defined. This loan is for the investment of Wuhan development project stated in note 8 in addition to any expenses related to the investment.

 

An unsecured loan of $592,536 bears an interest rate of 18% per annum consists of a principal of $476,622 and an interest of $115,914. This loan’s terms of repayment are not specifically defined

 

An unsecured loan includes a principal of $47,662, which is without interest and the terms of repayment are not specifically defined.

 

Amount due to Lin Chao-Chin

A balance of $9,264 represented the salary payable and rental reimbursement to Lin Chao-Chin outstanding as of March 31, 2012.

 

Amount due to Lin Hsin Hung

The amount of $7,059 represents the salary payable to Lin Hsin Hung.

 

Amout due from related company

This amount of $7,812 is due from WHYYL, our Wuhan project development company.

 

Amount due to related party

A balance of $87,381 is due to a related party of the Company of 19% ownership.

 

 

NOTE 13 - OTHER PAYABLES AND ACCRUED EXPENSES

 

		March 31,				December 31,
		2012				2011
Accrued staff commission & bonus		$	585,055			$	772,669
Rental deposits received			527,038				529,308
Accrual for onerous contracts			16,563				-
Other payables			239,393				226,227
Accrued legal fee			87,149				87,149
Customer deposits			873,806				1,190,306
Dividend payable for non-controlling interest			255,093				254,826
Rental deposits			427,595				427,147
		$	3,011,692			$	3,487,632

 

 

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 –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 16- COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

Operating Lease Commitments

 

During the years ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company incurred lease expenses amounting to $12,932 and $233,050, respectively. As of March 31, 2012, the Company had commitments under operating leases, requiring annual minimum rentals as follows:

 

		March 31,				December 31,
		2012				2011
Within one year		$	10,541			$	24,770
Two to five years			-				-
Operating lease commitments		$	10,541			$	24,770

 

 

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 March 31, 2012, 55% of the buyers agreed upon the lowered rate, 3% of the buyers did not agreed to a lowered rate and 42% 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 March 31, 2012, 82 sub-leasing agreements have been signed, the area of these sub-leasing agreements represented 88% of total area with these lease commitments.

 

 

As of March 31, 2012, the lease commitments are as follows:

 

		March 31,,				December 31,
		2012				2011
Within one year		$	1,168,333			$	1,451,207
Two to five years			1,189,042				1,922,302
Over five years			-				-
Operating lease commitments arising from the promotional package		$	2,357,375			$	3,373,509

 

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 $16,563 as of March 31, 2012 and $0 as of December 31, 2011.

 

According to the leasing agreements, the Company has an option to terminate any agreement by paying a predetermined compensation. As of March 31, 2012, the compensation to terminate all leasing agreements is $1,245,074. According to the sub-leasing agreements that have been signed through March 31, 2012, the rental income from these sub-leasing agreements will be $1,113,476 within one year and $534,884 within two to five years. However, no assurance can be given that we can collect all of the rental income.

 

 

NOTE 17 – 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 18 – ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

As of March 31, 2012 and 2011, the only component of accumulated other comprehensive income was translation reserve.

 

 

NOTE 19 – OTHER INCOME, NET

 

The amount $1,866,770 was a subsidy from the government for Linyi’s land purchase and to develop a real estate residential project. This subsidy’s purpose is to promote developers and companies to expand their business in the city of Linyi.

 

 

NOTE 20 – CONCENTRATION OF CUSTOMERS

 

During the years ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, the following customer accounted for more than 10% of total net revenue:

 

	Percentage of Net Revenue for the years ended March 31,				Percentage of Accounts Receivable as at March 31,
	2012		2011		2012		2011
Customer A	*		13%		*		*
Customer B	11%		*		*		*
Customer C	25%		*		*		*

 

* less than 10%

 

NOTE 21 – 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.

 

				Previously Reported				Adjustment				As Restated
Balance Sheets		Deposits received from underwriting sales			2,888,194				203,422				3,091,616
		Total liabilities			25,258,982				203,422				25,462,404
		Accumulated losses			(10,208,331	)			(198,467	)			(10,406,798	)
		Accumulated other comprehensive income			494,414				(4,955	)			489,459
		Total shareholders’ deficit			(3,088,299	)			(203,422	)			(3,291,721	)
Statements of Operations		Net Revenues			9,278,031				(305,495	)			8,972,536
		Cost of Revenues			(6,338,290	)			107,028				(6,231,262	)
		Gross Profit			2,939,741				(198,467	)			2,741,274
		Net Loss			(1,218,355	)			(198,467	)			(1,416,822	)
Cash Flows		Net Loss			(1,218,355	)			(198,467	)			(1,416,822	)
		Deposit from underwriting sales			(725,033	)			198,468				(526,565	)
		Net cash used in operating activities			(4,875,741	)			1				(4,875,740	)
		Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents			61,380				1				61,381

 

 

NOTE 22 – SUBSEQUENT EVENT

 

None

 

 

ITEM 2 MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANICAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS INCLUDED IN THIS FORM 10-Q

 

In addition to historical information, this Form 10-Q 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-Q. 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.

 

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.(WHGFH), 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 hereinafter collectively referred to as “the Company,” “our,” or “us”.

 

The principal activities of the Company are property development, property brokerage services, real estate marketing services, property leasing services and property management services in the PRC .

 

 

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 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 March 31, 2012, 55% of the buyers agreed upon the lowered rate, 3% of the buyers did not agreed to a lowered rate and 42% of the buyers agreed 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 March 31, 2012, 82 sub-leasing agreements have been signed and the area of these sub-leasing agreements represented 88% of the total area with these lease commitments.

 

In mid 2011, we established a project company in Wuhan where we have a 49% stake. The purpose of this project company is for a residence development project in Wuhan. 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.

 

In January 2012, we established a Linyi Shang Yang Real Estate Development Company Limited(“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, and began the initial construction.

 

We invested $60,000 for 40% equity stake to a new real estate agency company in February 2012. The company will not commence its operations until the second quarter of 2012 and therefore there were no profit or loss recorded for the period ended March 31, 2012.

 

 

Due to the lack of business and the continuing losses of the Beijing Xin Jin Yang and Kunshan Shang Yang subsidiaries, we are dissolving these two subsidiaries in 2012.

 

 

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 March 31, 2012 with comparisons to the historical year ended March 31, 2011.

 

Revenue

 

The following table shows the net revenue detail by line of business:

 

	Three months ended March 31
	2012		% to total		2011		% to total		% change
Agency sales	1,139,990		74		1,855,354		71		(39)
Underwriting sales	0		0		159,666		6		(100)
Property management	409,371		26		589,604		23		(31)
Net revenue	1,549,361		100		2,604,624		100		(41)

 

The net revenue in the first quarter, 2012 was $1,549,361, which decreased by 41% from $2,604,624 in the first quarter of 2011. In the first quarter of 2012, agency sales represented 74% of net revenue, underwriting sales represented 0% and property management represented 26%. The decrease in net revenue in the first quarter of 2012 was mainly due to the decrease in our agency sales.

 

Agency sales

 

Agency sales represented 74% of our net revenue in the first quarter of 2012 and revenue from agency sales decreased by 39% compared with same period in 2011. The primary reason was that:

 

a) There were 13 agency sales projects contributing to our net revenue in the first quarter of 2012, compared to 17 agency sales projects in the same period in 2011.

b) There were 3 projects that contributed $571,842 in revenue in the first quarter of 2011, but closed during 2011.

 

 

Because of our diverse market locations, the risk of market fluctuations has been decreased on our business operations in agency sales in 2012, and we are continually seeking stable growth in our agency sales business in 2012. The macro policies in 2011 and carrying over to 2012 aimed to cool real estate prices and 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 March 1 2007, we had sold or acquired all of the units in the building, and we 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 underwriting revenue was deferred. In early 2009, the Company negotiated the rental payments with purchasers in the Sovereign Building. As of March 31, 2012, 55% of the buyers agreed upon the lowered rate and 3% of the buyers did not agree to a lowered rate and 42% of the buyers canceled the leasing agreements. Based on the new agreements, a portion of underwriting sales can be realized.

 

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 March 31, 2012, 55% of the buyers agreed upon the lowered rate, 3% of the buyers did not agree to a lowered rate and 42% 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 March 31, 2012, 82 sub-leasing agreements have been signed and the area covered by these sub-leasing agreements represented 88% 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. We expect that these properties will be leased out in 2012 and the gross margin will be improved. However there can be no assurance that we will achieve these objectives.

 

 

Cost of Revenue

 

The following table shows the cost of revenue detail by line of business:

 

	Three months ended March 31,
	2012		% to total		2011		% to total		% change
Agency sales	720,175		65		1,186,664		68		(39)
Underwriting sales	0		0		23,532		1		(100)
Property management	389,738		35		529,145		31		(26)
Cost of revenue	1,109,913		100		1,739,341		100		(36)

 

The cost of revenue in the first quarter of 2012 was $1,109,913, a decrease of 36% from $1,739,341 in the same period in 2011. In the first quarter of 2012, agency sales represented 65% of cost of revenue, underwriting sales represented 0% and property management represented 35%. The decrease in cost of revenue in first quarter of 2012 was mainly due to the decrease in our agency sales.

 

Agency sales

 

The cost of revenue for agency sales in the first quarter, 2012 was $720,175, a decrease of 39% from $1,186,664 in the same period in 2011. This decrease was mainly due to the decrease in our commissions and consulting fees in the first quarter of 2012, compared to the same period in 2011, the decrease of such expenses was $176,620 and $368,072 respectively.

 

Underwriting Sales

 

The cost of underwriting sales represents selling costs, such as staff costs and advertising expenses, associated with underwriting sales.

 

Property management

 

The cost of revenue for property management in the first quarter of 2012 was $389,738, decreased by 26% from $529,145 in the same period in 2011. This was mainly due to lower business for the property management as a whole.

 

An accrual for onerous contracts 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 $ 16,563 as of March 31, 2012 and $0 as of December 31, 2011.

 

 

Operating Expenses

 

The following table shows operating expenses detail by line of business:

 

	Three months ended March 31,
	2012		% to total		2011		% to total		% change
Agency sales	255,145		90		291,457		86		(12)
Property management	29,075		10		47,447		14		(39)
Property Development	0		0		0		-		-
Operating expenses	284,220		100		338,904		100		(16)

 

The operating expenses in the first quarter, 2012 were $284,220, a decrease of 16% from $338,904, in the same period in 2011. In the first quarter of 2012, agency sales represented 90% of operating expenses and property management represented 10%. The decrease in operating expenses in the first quarter of 2012 was mainly due to the decrease in our agency sales.

 

 

Agency sales

 

The operating expenses for agency sales in the first quarter of 2012 were $255,145 which decreased by 12% from $291,457 in the same period in 2011. This decrease was mainly due to the decrease in fit-out fee, there was $48,858 of such fee in the first quarter of 2011, and none in 2012.

 

Property management

 

The operating expenses for property management in the first quarter, 2012 were $29,075, decreased by 39% from $47,447 in the same period in 2011. This decrease was mainly due to the decrease in sales commission, which decreased $16,483 in the first quarter of 2012 compared to 2011.

 

General and Administrative Expenses

 

The general and administrative expenses in the first quarter of 2012 were $1,035,876, increased by 50% from $692,190 in the same period in 2011. This increase was mainly due to the increase in staff cost, office expense and fit-out fee of $75,684, $99,106 and $49,102 compared to the same period in 2011, respectively.

 

 

Interest Expenses

 

Interest expenses in the first quarter, 2012 were $491,451 increased by 155% from $192,975 in the same period in 2011. The interest expenses were mainly incurred for bank loans, promissory notes payable and amount due to directors.

 

Major Related Party Transaction

 

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 March 31, 2012 was $5,493,406. The amounts due are as follows:

Amount due to Lin Chi-Jung

As of March 31, 2012, the balance includes one amount to and six loans obtained from Lin Chin-Jung.

 

The amount of $56,498 represented the salary payable and rental reimbursement to Lin Chin-Jung outstanding as of March 31, 2012.

 

A loan includes a principal of $106,898 is unsecured, consists of a principal of $103,778 and an interest of $3,120. This loan’s term is not specifically defined.

 

A loan includes a principal of $252,609. This loan’s interest rate is 18%, per annum consists of a principal of $238,311 and an interest of $14,298. This loan’s terms of repayment are not specifically defined.

 

A loan includes a principal of $4,420,880 bears an interest rate of 15%, per annum consists of a principal of $3,965,874 and an interest of $455,006. This loan’s the terms of repayment are not specifically defined. This loan is for the investment of Wuhan development project stated in note 8 in addition to any expenses related to the investment.

 

An unsecured loan of $592,536 bears an interest rate of 18% per annum consists of a principal of $476,622 and an interest of $115,914. This loan’s terms of repayment are not specifically defined

 

An unsecured loan includes a principal of $47,662, which is without interest and the terms of repayment are not specifically defined.

 

Amount due to Lin Chao-Chin

A balance of $9,264 represented the salary payable and rental reimbursement to Lin Chao-Chin outstanding as of March 31, 2012.

 

 

Amount due to Lin Hsin Hung

The amount of $7,059 represents the salary payable to Lin Hsin Hung.

 

Amout due from related company

This amount of $7,812 is due from WHYYL, our Wuhan project development company.

 

Amount due to related party

A balance of $87,381 is due to a related party of the Company of 19% ownership.

 

 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

In the first quarter of 2012, our principal sources of cash were revenues from our agency sales and property management business. Most of our cash resources were used to fund our property development investment and revenue related expenses, such as salaries and commissions paid to the sales force, daily administrative expenses and the maintenance of regional offices.

 

We ended the period with a cash position of $3,940,520.

 

The Company’s operating activities used cash in the amount of $8,820,708, which was primarily attributable to the other receivables and deposits.

 

The Company’s investing activities used cash resources of $124,041, which was primarily attributable to the acquisition of property, plant and equipment and long-term investments.

 

The Company’s financing activities obtained cash resources of $11,492,188, which was primarily attributable to funds received from capital increase.

 

The potential cash needs for 2012 will be the repayments of our bank loans and promissory notes, the rental guarantee payments and promissory deposits for various property projects as well as our development projects in Wuhan and Linyi.

 

Capital Resources

 

We currently have two bank loans payable, including an $8,738,064 loan 2,383,109 loan. Both of the loans are 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.

 

Taking into account of our cash position, available credit facilities and cash generated from operating activities, we believe that we have sufficient funds to operate our existing business for the next twelve months. 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 or obtain funds that are with terms satisfactory to management and our board of directors.

 

 

OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

 

The Company has no off-balance sheet arrangements.

 

 

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

A smaller reporting company is not required to provide the information required by this item.

 

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, we evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") as of March 31, 2012.

 

Under Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e), the term “disclosure controls and procedures” means controls and other procedures of an issuer that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Commission's rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by an issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Act is accumulated and communicated to the issuer's management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31, 2012 were effective such that the information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms and (ii) accumulated and communicated to our management to allow timely decisions regarding disclosure. A controls system cannot provide absolute assurance, however, that the objectives of the controls system are met, and no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within a company have been detected.

 

Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting

 

During the most recent quarter ended March 31, 2012, there has been no change in our internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

 

Under Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e), the term “internal control over financial reporting” is defined as a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the issuer's principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, and effected by the issuer'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:

 

·

Pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the issuer;

 

·

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 issuer are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the issuer; and

 

·

Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the issuer's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

 

 

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

The Company is not a party to any legal proceedings of a material nature.

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

 

Not applicable.

 

 

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

None.

 

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 

None.

 

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

 

Not Applicable.

 

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

 

None.

 

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit	Description
Number
31.1*	Section 302 Certification by the Corporation's Chief Executive Officer.
31.2*	Section 302 Certification by the Corporation's Chief Financial Officer.
32.1*	Section 1350 Certification by the Corporation's Chief Executive Officer and Corporation's Chief Financial Officer.
101	The following materials from the registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL), include: (i) the Consolidated Statements of Operations, (ii) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (iv) related notes (furnished herewith).

 

* Filed herewith

 

SIGNATURES

 

In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the Company caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

SUNRISE REAL ESTATE GROUP, INC.

 

Date: November 23, 2012		By: /s/ Lin, Chi-Jung
		Lin, Chi-Jung, Chief Executive Officer
Date: November 23, 2012		By: /s/ Wang, Wen Yan
		Wang, Wen Yan, Chief Financial Officer