NOTES
TO the UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
march
31, 2019 and December 31, 2018
1.
ORGANIZATION AND PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
The
unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of Yangtze River Port and Logistics Limited
(the “Company” or “Yangtze River”) and its subsidiaries, Energetic Mind Limited (“Energetic Mind”),
Ricofeliz Capital (HK) Limited (“Ricofeliz Capital”), and Wuhan Yangtze River Newport Logistics Co., Ltd. (“Wuhan
Newport”).
The
Company, formerly named as Yangtze River Development Limited, Kirin International Holding, Inc., and Ciglarette, Inc., was incorporated
in the State of Nevada on December 23, 2009. The Company was a development stage company and has not generated significant revenue
since inception to March 1, 2011.
On
March 1, 2011, the Company entered into a share exchange agreement that Kirin China Holding Limited (“Kirin China”)
became the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary. Kirin China engaged in the development and sales of residential and commercial
real estate properties, and development of land lots in People’s Republic of China (“China”, or the “PRC”).
On
December 19, 2015, the Company completed a share exchange (the “Share Exchange”) with Energetic Mind and all the shareholders
of Energetic Mind, whereby Yangtze River acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Energetic Mind, in exchange
for 151,000,000 shares of Yangtze River’s common stock, which constituted approximately 88% of its issued and outstanding
shares on a fully-diluted basis of Yangtze River immediately after the consummation of the Share Exchange, and an 8% convertible
note (the “Note”) in the principal amount of $150,000,000. As a result of the Share Exchange, Energetic Mind became
Yangtze River’s wholly-owned subsidiary and Jasper Lake Holdings Limited (“Jasper”), the former shareholder
of Energetic Mind, became Yangtze River’s controlling stockholder. The Share Exchange transaction with Energetic Mind was
treated as an acquisition, with Energetic Mind as the accounting acquirer and Yangtze River as the acquired party. The financial
statements before the date of the Share Exchange are those of Energetic Mind with the results of the Company being condensed consolidated
from the date of the Share Exchange.
Energetic
Mind owns 100% of Ricofeliz Capital and operates its business through its subsidiary Wuhan Newport.
Wuhan
Newport was a wholly owned subsidiary of Wuhan Renhe Group Co., Ltd. (the “Wuhan Renhe”), a company incorporated in
the PRC as at September 23, 2002. On July 13, 2015, Wuhan Renhe transferred all of the equity interests of the Company to Ricofeliz
Capital, a company incorporated in Hong Kong on March 25, 2015. Ricofeliz Capital was incorporated by Energetic Mind, a company
incorporated in British Virgin Islands (“BVI”). Energetic Mind was incorporated by Mr. Liu Xiangyao on January 2,
2015, and was subsequently purchased by various companies incorporated in BVI or the United States of America (“USA”),
among whom Jasper became its 64% owner. Jasper was 100% owned by Mr. Liu Xiangyao, a Hong Kong citizen.
The
major assets of Wuhan Newport include land lots for developing commercial buildings that are in line with the principal activities
of Kirin China.
On
December 31, 2015, the Company entered into certain stock purchase and business sale agreements (the “Agreements”)
with Kirin Global Enterprises, Inc. (the “Purchaser”), a California corporation and an entity controlled by a former
officer and director of the Company whereby the Company sold its interest in certain subsidiaries (see Note 11) for an aggregate
of $75,000,002. (the “Sale”).
Pursuant
to the terms of the Agreements, Jasper agreed to finance the Sale by reducing Company’s financial obligations of the Note
by an aggregate of $75,000,000. In addition, the Purchaser agreed to pay the remaining two dollars in cash.
Upon
completion of the Sale, the Company operates its business solely through its subsidiary Wuhan Newport, primarily engaging in the
business as a port logistic center located in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River in the PRC.
YANGTZE
RIVER PORT and LOGISTICS LIMITED
NOTES
TO the UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
EDP
Transaction
On
December 26, 2017, the company entered into an agreement with shareholders holding 100% of the equity interest of Wuhan Economic
Development Port Limited (the “Acquiree” or “EDP”) to acquire all the interests of Acquiree; and the Acquiree
Shareholders will acquire all the equity interest held by the Company in Energetic Mind. Energetic Mind holds 100% interest in
Ricofeliz Capital that holds 100% capital stock of Wuhan Newport.
Upon
execution of the Purchase Agreement, the Acquiree will undergo reorganization. As a result of the reorganization, the Acquiree
has become a limited liability company. It will be held by a Hong Kong company, which will be 100% owned by a BVI entity.
The
closing of the transaction, which shall be no later than March 31, 2018, is conditioned upon satisfaction of due diligence by
both parties, the completion of auditing of the financial statements of the Acquiree, and the approval of relevant regulatory
agencies.
The
consideration of the acquisition transaction will be first offset against both parties of the target companies leaving the balance
of RMB 600 million (or approximately $91 million) to be paid by the Company to the Acquiree Shareholders. Refundable deposit of
RMB 30 million shall be paid to the Acquiree Shareholders upon initial due diligence and auditing. The remaining RMB 570 million
shall be paid at closing in cash or in the form of a 7% convertible note.
The
closing deadline of the transaction was originally March 31, 2018 and was extended three times to April 30, 2018, May 31, 2018
and finally, July 31, 2018. The Transaction has not been closed and the Company and the Acquiree Shareholders, the representative
of the shareholders of Wuhan Port have failed to reach an agreement to further extend the closing deadline for the transaction.
Accordingly, the parties have terminated the said purchase agreement and the transaction.
Spin-off
Transaction
On
January 30, 2018, the Company incorporated Yangtze River Blockchain Logistics Limited (“Blockchain Logistics”)(formerly
known as Avenal River Limited) in the British Virgin Islands. Blockchain Logistics owns all of the shares of Ricofeliz Investment
(China) Limited, a Hong Kong company, which in turn owns 100% of the equity interest of Wuhan Yangtze River Newport Trading
Limited, a PRC company.
On
February 15, 2018, the majority of the Company’s shareholders and the Board of Directors resolved that 1 share of Blockchain
Logistics will be issued for every 1 share held by Yangtze River Port and Logistics Limited “YRIV” (the “Spin-off
Transaction”).
On
April 24, 2018, due to the potential costs related to the Spin-off Transaction and the fact that the Company’s board of
directors has determined that it is in the best interest of the Company not to proceed with the Spin-off Transaction.
YANGTZE
RIVER PORT and LOGISTICS LIMITED
NOTES
TO the UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Armada
Transaction
On
October 6, 2016 and November 23, 2016 the Company, by and among Armada Enterprises GP (“Armada”) and Wight International
Construction, LLC (“Wight”), entered into (i) a Contribution, Conveyance and Assumption Agreement (“Contribution
Agreement”) dated October 3, 2016 and its first and second addendums and (ii) an Amended and Restated Limited Liability
Company Agreement dated November 16, 2016 (collectively with the Contribution Agreement, the “Agreements” or “Transaction”),
whereby the Company acquired 100 million preferred B membership units, which will be ultimately converted into 100 million LP
units in Armada Enterprises LP and in exchange, the Company issued a $500 million convertible promissory note (“Note”)
and 50,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to Wight. As result of the Transaction and the conversion of the Note
on November 17, 2016, Wight owns 100,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock representing 36.73% of the Company’s
voting power; the Company owns 100 million preferred B membership units in Wight representing 62.5% non-voting equity interest
in Wight.
Under
the terms of the Transaction, at the first closing, Wight was required to provide an aggregate total of $200 million, consisting
$50 million in Working Capital and $150 million in Construction Funding, to the Company by January 18, 2017. Wight did not provide
the funding on January 18, 2017 and the Company gave Notice of Default and Request for Cure. Wight proposed to provide $50 million
in Working Capital on or before February 15, 2017 and secure $150 million in Construction Funding on or before March 15, 2017.
Wight failed to provide the $50 million in Working Capital as proposed by February 15, 2017. Therefore, the Company, on February
24, 2017 determined to terminate the Transaction for non-performance by Wight pursuant to the Agreements executed among the Company,
Armada and Wight. Pursuant to the Agreements, the termination of the Transaction calls for the immediate return of the 100,000,000
shares of common stock issued by the Company to Wight. On February 27, 2017, the Company issued a Notice of Termination to Wight
and demanded the return of the 100,000,000 shares of common stock according to the Agreements. The Company reserves the right
to pursue any further legal action with respect to Armada and Wight’s default.
Under
the terms of the Armada Agreement, at the first closing, Wight was required to provide an aggregate total of $200 million, $50
million in Working Capital and $150 million in Construction Funding, to us by January 18, 2017. Wight did not provide the funding
on January 18, 2017 and we gave Notice of Default and Request for Cure. Wight proposed to provide $50 million in Working Capital
on or before February 15, 2017 and secure $150 million in Construction Funding on or before March 15, 2017. Wight failed to provide
the $50 million in Working Capital as proposed by February 15, 2017.
On
February 24, 2017, due to Wight’s nonperformance and nonpayment of $50 million for the First Financing, the Company decided
to unwind Armada Financing. Pursuant to Armada Agreement, the termination of the Armada Agreement calls for the immediate return
of the 100,000,000 shares of common stock issued by the Company to Wight. On February 27, 2017, the Company issued a notice of
termination of contract to Wight. As at March 1, 2017, the Company cancelled the 100,000,000 shares of common stocks issued to
Wight.
YANGTZE
RIVER PORT and LOGISTICS LIMITED
NOTES
TO the UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
2.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
2.1
Basis of presentation
The
accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”).
The
unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of all the subsidiaries. All transactions
and balances between the Company and its subsidiaries have been eliminated upon consolidation.
The
unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets are presented unclassified because the time required to complete real estate projects
and the Company’s working capital considerations usually stretch for more than one-year period.
2.2
Use of estimates
The
preparation of unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at
the date of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during
the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. On an ongoing basis, management reviews these estimates
using the currently available information. Changes in facts and circumstances may cause the Company to revise its estimates. Significant
accounting estimates reflected in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include: (i) the allowance for doubtful
debts; (ii) accrual of estimated liabilities; (iii) contingencies; (iv) deferred tax assets; (v) impairment of long-lived assets;
(vi) useful lives of property plant and equipment; and (vii) real estate property refunds and compensation payables.
2.3
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash
and cash equivalents consist of cash and bank deposits with original maturities of three months or less, which are unrestricted
as to withdrawal and use the Company maintains accounts at banks and has not experienced any losses from such concentrations.
2.4
Property and equipment
The
property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. The depreciation is computed on a straight-line method
over the estimated useful lives of the assets with 5% salvage value. Estimated useful lives of property and equipment are stated
in Note 7.
The
Company eliminates the cost and related accumulated depreciation of assets sold or otherwise retired from the accounts and includes
any gain or loss in the statement of income. The Company charges maintenance, repairs and minor renewals directly to expenses
as incurred; major additions and betterment to equipment are capitalized.
YANGTZE
RIVER PORT and LOGISTICS LIMITED
NOTES
TO the UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
2.5
Impairment of long-lived assets
The
Company applies the provisions of ASC No. 360 Sub topic 10, “Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets” (ASC 360-
10) issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”). ASC 360-10 requires that long-lived assets be reviewed
for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable
through the estimated undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the assets. Whenever
any such impairment exists, an impairment loss will be recognized for the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair
value.
The
Company tests long-lived assets, including property and equipment and finite lived intangible assets, for impairment at least
annually or more frequently upon the occurrence of an event or when circumstances indicate that the net carrying amount is greater
than its fair value. Assets are grouped and evaluated at the lowest level for their identifiable cash flows that are largely independent
of the cash flows of other groups of assets. The Company considers historical performance and future estimated results in its
evaluation of potential impairment and then compares the carrying amount of the asset to the future estimated cash flows expected
to result from the use of the asset. If the carrying amount of the asset exceeds estimated expected undiscounted future cash flows,
the Company measures the amount of impairment by comparing the carrying amount of the asset to its fair value. The estimation
of fair value is generally measured by discounting expected future cash flows as the rate the Company utilizes to evaluate potential
investments. The Company estimates fair value based on the information available in making whatever estimates, judgments and projections
are considered necessary. There were no impairment losses for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018.
2.6
Fair values of financial instruments
ASC
Topic 825, Financial Instruments (“Topic 825”) requires disclosure of fair value information of financial instruments,
whether or not recognized in the balance sheets, for which it is practicable to estimate that value. In cases where quoted market
prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques. Those techniques
are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. In that regard,
the derived fair value estimates cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent markets and, in many cases, could not be
realized in immediate settlement of the instruments. Topic 825 excludes certain financial instruments and all nonfinancial assets
and liabilities from its disclosure requirements. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts do not represent the underlying
value of the Company.
Level
1
|
inputs
to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
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Level 2
|
inputs to the valuation
methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for
the assets or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instruments.
|
Level 3
|
inputs to the valuation
methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value.
|
As
of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, financial instruments of the Company primarily comprise of cash, accrued interest receivables,
other receivables, short-term bank loans, deposits payables and accrued expenses, which were carried at cost on the balance sheets,
and carrying amounts approximated their fair values because of their generally short maturities.
2.7
Convertible notes
In
accordance with ASC subtopic 470-20, the convertible notes are initially carried at the principal amount of the convertible notes.
Debt premium or discounts, which are the differences between the carrying value and the principal amount of convertible notes
at the issuance date, together with related debts issuance cost, are subsequently amortized using effective interest method as
adjustments to interest expense from the debt issuance date to its first redemption date. Convertible notes are classified as
a current liability if they are or will be callable by the Company or puttable by the debt holders within one year from the balance
sheet date, even though liquidation may not be expected within that period.
YANGTZE
RIVER PORT and LOGISTICS LIMITED
NOTES
TO the UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
2.8
Foreign currency translation and transactions
The
Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are presented in the U.S. dollar (US$), which is the Company’s
reporting currency. Yangtze River, Energetic Mind, and Ricofeliz Capital uses US$ as its functional currency. Wuhan Newport uses
Renminbi Yuan(“RMB”) as its functional currency. Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded at the
functional currency rate ruling at the date of transaction. Any differences between the initially recorded amount and the settlement
amount are recorded as a gain or loss on foreign currency transaction in the statements of operations.
In
accordance with ASC 830, Foreign Currency Matters, the Company translated the assets and liabilities into US$ using the rate
of exchange prevailing at the applicable balance sheet date and the statements of operations and cash flows are translated at
an average rate during the reporting period. Adjustments resulting from the translation are recorded in owners’
equity as part of accumulated other comprehensive income.
|
|
March 31, 2019
|
|
|
December 31, 2018
|
|
Balance sheet items, except for equity accounts
|
|
|
6.7121
|
|
|
|
6.8785
|
|
|
|
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
|
|
|
|
2019
|
|
|
2018
|
|
Items in the statements of operations and comprehensive income, and statement of cash flows
|
|
|
6.7499
|
|
|
|
6.3589
|
|
2.9
Revenue recognition
The
Company recognizes revenue from steel trading when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the price
is fixed or determinable and collection is reasonably assured.
Real
estate sales are reported in accordance with the provisions of ASC 360-20, Property, Plant and Equipment, Real Estate Sales.
Revenue
from the sales of completed properties and properties where the construction period is twelve months or less is recognized by
the full accrual method when (a) sale is consummated; (b) the buyer’s initial and continuing involvements are adequate to
demonstrate a commitment to pay for the property; (c) the receivable is not subject to future subordination; (d) the Company has
transferred to the buyer the usual risks and rewards of ownership in a transaction that is in substance a sale and does not have
a substantial continuing involvement with the property. A sale is not considered consummated until (a) the parties are bound by
the terms of a contract or agreement, (b) all consideration has been exchanged, (c) any permanent financing for which the seller
is responsible has been arranged, (d) all conditions precedent to closing have been performed. Fair value of buyer’s payments
to be received in future periods pursuant to sales contract is classified under accounts receivable. Sales transactions not meeting
all the conditions of the full accrual method are accounted for using the deposit method of accounting. Under the deposit method,
all costs are capitalized as incurred, and payments received from the buyer are recorded as a deposit liability.
Revenue
and profit from the sale of development properties where the construction period is more than twelve months is recognized by the
percentage-of-completion method on the sale of individual units when the following conditions are met: (a)construction is beyond
a preliminary stage; (b) the buyer is committed to the extent of being unable to require a refund except for non-delivery of the
unit; (c) sufficient units have already been sold to assure that the entire property will not revert to rental property; (d) sales
prices are collectible and (e) aggregate sales proceeds and costs can be reasonably estimated. If any of these criteria are not
met, proceeds are accounted for as deposits until the criteria are met and/or the sale consummated.
The
Company has not generated any revenue from the sales of real estate property for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018.
YANGTZE
RIVER PORT and LOGISTICS LIMITED
NOTES
TO the UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
2.10
Real estate capitalization and cost allocation
Real
estate property completed and real estate properties and land lots under development consist of commercial units under construction
and units completed. Properties under development or completed are stated at cost or estimated net realizable value, whichever
is lower. Cost capitalization of development and redevelopment activities begins during the predevelopment period, which we define
as the activities that are necessary to begin the development of the property. We cease capitalization upon substantial completion
of the project, but no later than one year from cessation of major construction activity. We also cease capitalization when activities
necessary to prepare the property for its intended use have been suspended. Costs include costs of land use rights, direct development
costs, interest on indebtedness, construction overhead and indirect project costs. The Company acquires land use rights with lease
terms of 40 years through government sale transaction. Land use rights are divided and transferred to customers after the Company
delivers properties. The Company capitalizes payments for obtaining the land use rights, and allocates to specific units within
a project based on units’ gross floor area. Costs of land use rights for the purpose of property development are not amortized.
Other costs are allocated to units within a project based on the ratio of the sales value of units to the estimated total sales
value.
2.11
Capitalization of interest
In
accordance with ASC 360, Property, Plant and Equipment, interest incurred during construction is capitalized to properties under
development. For the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, $nil and $nil were capitalized as properties under development,
respectively.
2.12
Advertising expenses
Advertising
costs are expensed as incurred, or the first time the advertising takes place, in accordance with ASC 720-35, Advertising Costs.
For the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company recorded advertising expenses of $nil and $nil , respectively.
2.13
Share-based compensation
The
Company grants restricted shares to its non-employee consultants. Awards granted to non-employees are measured at fair value at
the earlier of the commitment date or the date the services are completed, and are recognized using graded vesting method over
the period the service is provided.
2.14
Income taxes
Current
income taxes are provided for in accordance with the laws of the relevant taxing authorities. As part of the process of preparing
unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company is required to estimate its income taxes in each of the jurisdictions
in which it operates. The Company accounts for income taxes using the liability method. Under this method, deferred income taxes
are recognized for tax consequences in future years of differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported
amounts in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements at each year-end and tax loss carry forwards. Deferred tax
assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates applicable for the differences that are expected to affect taxable
income.
The
Company adopts a more likely than not threshold and a two-step approach for the tax position measurement and financial statement
recognition. Under the two-step approach, the first step is to evaluate the tax position for recognition by determining if the
weight of available evidence indicates that it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained, including resolution
of related appeals or litigation process, if any. The second step is to measure the tax benefit as the largest amount that is
more than 50% likely of being realized upon settlement. As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company did not have any
uncertain tax position.
2.15
Land Appreciation Tax (“LAT”)
In
accordance with the relevant taxation laws in the PRC, the Company is subject to LAT based on progressive rates ranging from 30%
to 60% on the appreciation of land value, which is calculated as the proceeds of sales of properties less deductible expenditures,
including borrowing costs and all property development expenditures. LAT is prepaid at 1% to 2% of the pre-sales proceeds each
year as required by the local tax authorities, and is settled generally after the construction of the real estate project is completed
and majority of the units are sold. The Company provides LAT as expensed when the related revenue is recognized based on estimate
of the full amount of applicable LAT for the real estate projects in accordance with the requirements set forth in the relevant
PRC laws and regulations. LAT would be included in income tax expense in the statements of operations and comprehensive income
(loss).
YANGTZE
RIVER PORT and LOGISTICS LIMITED
NOTES
TO the UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
2.16
Earnings (loss) per share
Basic
earnings (loss) per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. Diluted
earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares and potential common shares outstanding during
the period for convertible notes under if-convertible method, if dilutive. Potential common shares are not included in the denominator
of the diluted earnings per share calculation when inclusion of such shares would be anti-dilutive, such as in a period in which
a net loss is recorded.
2.17
Comprehensive loss
Comprehensive
loss includes net income (loss) and foreign currency adjustments. Comprehensive loss is reported in the consolidated statements
of operations and comprehensive loss. Accumulated other comprehensive loss, as presented on the consolidated balance sheets are
the cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments.
2.18
Contingencies
In
the normal course of business, the Company is subject to loss contingencies, such as legal proceedings and claims arising out
of its business, that cover a wide range of matters, including, among others, government investigations and tax matters. In accordance
with ASC No. 450 Sub topic 20, “Loss Contingencies”, the Company records accruals for such loss contingencies when
it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated.
2.19
Recently issued accounting pronouncements
The
Company does not believe other recently issued but not yet effective accounting standards from ASU 2019-04, if currently adopted,
would have a material effect of the consolidated financial position, results of operation and cash flows.
3.
Risks
(a)
Liquidity risk
The
Company is exposed to liquidity risk which is risk that it is unable to provide sufficient capital resources and liquidity to
meet its commitments and business needs. Liquidity risk is controlled by the application of financial position analysis and monitoring
procedures.
(b)
Foreign currency risk
A
majority of the Company’s operating activities and a significant portion of the Company’s assets and liabilities are
denominated in RMB, which is not freely convertible into foreign currencies. All foreign exchange transactions take place either
through the Peoples’ Bank of China (“PBOC”) or other authorized financial institutions at exchange rates quoted
by PBOC. Approval of foreign currency payments by the PBOC or other regulatory institutions requires submitting a payment application
form together with suppliers’ invoices and signed contracts. The value of RMB is subject to changes in central government
policies and to international economic and political developments affecting supply and demand in the China Foreign Exchange Trading
System market.
YANGTZE
RIVER PORT and LOGISTICS LIMITED
NOTES
TO the UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
4.
OTHER assets and receivables
Other
assets and receivables as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 consisted of:
|
|
March 31,
2019
|
|
|
December 31,
2018
|
|
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
Deposits and other receivables
|
|
$
|
820
|
|
|
$
|
799
|
|
Underwriting commission deposit
|
|
|
1,600,000
|
|
|
|
1,600,000
|
|
Prepaid rent and deposit
|
|
|
13,228
|
|
|
|
13,228
|
|
Excessive business tax and related urban construction and education surcharge
|
|
|
1,669,718
|
|
|
|
1,629,326
|
|
Excessive land appreciation tax
|
|
|
953,088
|
|
|
|
930,032
|
|
|
|
$
|
4,236,854
|
|
|
$
|
4,173,385
|
|
Business
tax and LAT are payable each year at 5% and 1% - 2% respectively of customer deposits received. The Company recognizes sales related
business tax and LAT in the income statement to the extent that they are proportionate to the revenue recognized each period.
Any excessive amounts of business and LAT liabilities recognized at period-end pursuant to tax laws and regulations over the amounts
recognized in the income statement are capitalized in prepayments and will be expensed in subsequent periods.
5.
REAL ESTATE PROPERTY COMPLETED
The
account balance and components of the real estate property completed were as follow:
|
|
March 31,
2019
|
|
|
December 31,
2018
|
|
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
Properties completed
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Wuhan Centre China Grand Steel Market
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Costs of land use rights
|
|
$
|
7,463,596
|
|
|
$
|
7,283,042
|
|
Other development costs
|
|
|
23,066,046
|
|
|
|
22,508,048
|
|
|
|
$
|
30,529,642
|
|
|
$
|
29,791,090
|
|
As
of March 31, 2019, the sole and wholly owned developing project of the Company is called Wuhan Centre China Grand Steel Market
(Phase 1) Commercial Building in the south of Hans Road, Wuhan Yangluo Economic Development Zone with approximately 222,496.6
square meters of total construction area. Since June 2009, the Company commenced the construction of the project that funded through
a combination of bank loans and advances from shareholders. The Company has obtained certificates representing titles of the land
use rights used for the development of the project. As of March 31, 2019, the Company has completed the construction of four buildings
covering area of approximately 35,350.4 square meters of construction area. The Company values the real estate assets based on
estimates using present value by quoted prices for comparable real estate projects.
YANGTZE
RIVER PORT and LOGISTICS LIMITED
NOTES
TO the UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
6.
REAL ESTATE PROPERTIES AND LAND LOTS UNDER DEVELOPMENT
The
components of real estate properties and land lots under development were as follows:
|
|
March 31,
2019
|
|
|
December 31,
2018
|
|
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
Properties under development
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Wuhan Centre China Grand Steel Market
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Costs of land use rights
|
|
$
|
9,001,343
|
|
|
$
|
8,783,588
|
|
Other development costs
|
|
|
38,741,540
|
|
|
|
37,759,063
|
|
Land lots undeveloped
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Costs of land use rights
|
|
|
306,190,920
|
|
|
|
298,783,757
|
|
|
|
$
|
353,933,803
|
|
|
$
|
345,326,408
|
|
The
investments in undeveloped land were acquired in September, 2007. The Company leases the land under land use right leases with
various terms from the PRC government, and does not have ownership of the underlying land.
As
of March 31, 2019, the Company has three buildings under development of the project described in Note 5 covering area of approximately
57,450.4 square meters of construction area.
Land
use right with net book value of $175,334,296 , including in real estate held for development and land lots undeveloped were pledged
as collateral for the financial institution loan as at March 31, 2019. (See Note 10)
7.
Property and Equipment
The
Company’s property and equipment used to conduct day-to-day business are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation.
Depreciation expenses are calculated using straight-line method over the estimated useful life with 5% of estimated salvage value
below:
|
|
Useful life years
|
|
March 31,
2019
|
|
|
December 31,
2018
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
Fixture, furniture and office equipment
|
|
5
|
|
$
|
63,528
|
|
|
$
|
62,249
|
|
Vehicles
|
|
5
|
|
|
283,514
|
|
|
|
276,655
|
|
Less: accumulated depreciation
|
|
|
|
|
(316,679
|
)
|
|
|
(308,294
|
)
|
Property and equipment, net
|
|
|
|
$
|
30,363
|
|
|
$
|
30,610
|
|
Depreciation
expense totaled $893 and $4,269, respectively for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018.
8.
OTHER PAYABLES AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES
Other
payables and accrued liabilities as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 consisted of:
|
|
March 31,
2019
|
|
|
December 31,
2018
|
|
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
Salaries payable
|
|
$
|
746,332
|
|
|
$
|
1,066,279
|
|
Compensation payable to consultants
|
|
|
44,000
|
|
|
|
131,750
|
|
Business tax and related urban construction and education surcharge
|
|
|
14,843
|
|
|
|
13,049
|
|
Deposits from contractors
|
|
|
162,393
|
|
|
|
158,465
|
|
Sundry payables
|
|
|
1,242
|
|
|
|
3,523
|
|
Interest payable on convertible notes
|
|
|
18,337,816
|
|
|
|
16,878,843
|
|
Interest payable on loans
|
|
|
7,851,120
|
|
|
|
7,033,801
|
|
|
|
$
|
27,157,746
|
|
|
$
|
25,285,710
|
|
YANGTZE
RIVER PORT and LOGISTICS LIMITED
NOTES
TO the UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
9.
REAL ESTATE PROPERTY REFUND AND COMPENSATION PAYABLe
During
the years 2012 and 2011, the Company signed 443 binding agreements of sales of commercial offices of the project with floor area
of 22,790 square meters to unrelated purchasers (the transactions or the real estate sales transactions). The Company received
deposits and considerations from the purchasers as required by the agreements. The construction commenced in the 2010, which was
originally expected to be delivered to customers in late of 2012. No revenue was recognized from the sales of the commercial offices
due to the reason stated below.
Owing
to commercial reasons, the Company decided to terminate the agreements made for the sale of the real estate properties in relation
to the project of Wuhan Centre China Grand Market. According to the agreements of sales, the Company is obliged to compensate
the purchaser at a rate equal to 6% per annum or 0.05% per day on the deposits paid. In the three months ended March 31, 2019
and 2018, the Company incurred $351,355 and $377,928 compensation expenses which were included in general and administrative expenses.
As
at March 31, 2019, 375 out of 443 agreements were cancelled, and no completed office (or real estate certificate) has been delivered
to the purchaser. The Company is still in the progress of negotiating with the purchasers for the cancellation of the remaining
agreements. The directors of the Company are of the opinion that almost all of the purchasers shall accept the cancellation. If,
finally the purchaser insisted on the execution of the agreement, the Company will accept.
Real
estate property refund and compensation payable represent the amount of customer deposits received and the compensation calculated
in accordance with the provisions in the sales agreements. The payable consists of the followings:
|
|
March 31,
2019
|
|
|
December 31,
2018
|
|
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
Property sales deposits
|
|
$
|
19,490,916
|
|
|
$
|
19,029,380
|
|
Compensation
|
|
|
9,562,432
|
|
|
|
8,976,343
|
|
|
|
$
|
29,053,348
|
|
|
$
|
28,005,723
|
|
10.
Loans payable
Bank name
|
|
Term
|
|
|
March 31,
2019
|
|
|
December 31,
2018
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
China Construction Bank
|
|
|
From May 30, 2014 to May 29, 2020
|
|
|
$
|
42,862,889
|
|
|
$
|
41,825,980
|
|
Loans
are floating rate loans whose rates (2019: 6% per annum and 2018: 6% per annum) are set at 5% above the over 5 years base borrowing
rate stipulated by the People’s Bank of China. Interest expenses incurred on loans payable for the three months ended March
31, 2019 and 2018 was $ 639,343 and $687,696, respectively.
Land
use right with net book value of $175,334,296, including in real estate held for development and land lots under development were
pledged as collateral for the loan as at March 31, 2019.
The
aggregate maturities of loans payable of each of years subsequent to March 31, 2019 are as follows:
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
2019
|
|
$
|
17,878,160
|
|
2020
|
|
|
24,984,729
|
|
|
|
$
|
42,862,889
|
|
YANGTZE
RIVER PORT and LOGISTICS LIMITED
NOTES
TO the UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
11.
CONVERTIBLE NOTES
On
December 19, 2015, the Company issued an 8% convertible note in the principal amount of $150,000,000 to Jasper, a related party,
in the Share Exchange (see Note 1). The holder of the Note may convert all or any portion of the then aggregate outstanding principal
amount, together with any accrued and unpaid interest, into shares of Company’s common stock at $10.00 per share. The maturity
date of the note is December 19, 2018.
On
December 31, 2015, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Agreements, Jasper, financed the Purchaser for the Sale by reducing
Company’s financial obligations under the Note by an aggregate of $75,000,000 (see Note 1). As a result of the Sale, the
outstanding balance due to Jasper under the note was $75,000,000 plus any accrued interest.
On
February 5, 2018, the Company issued a non-interest convertible note in the principal amount of $4,100,000 to Iliad Research and
Trading L.P., with 1,000,000 OID. The holder of the Note may convert all or any portion of the then aggregate outstanding principal
amount into shares of Company’s common stock at $10.00 per share. The maturity date of the Note is February 4, 2019. In
August 2018, an amount of $1,250,000 of the note was redeemed by an issuance of 143,119 shares of the Company. The remaining amount
of the note has been redeemed as at December 31, 2018.
On
March 14, 2018, the Company issued an 8% convertible note in the principal amount of $526,315 to Eagle Equities LLC. The holder
of the Note may convert all or any portion of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount, together with any accrued and unpaid
interest, into shares of Company’s common stock at $10.00 per share. The maturity date of the Note is March 14, 2019. The
note has been redeemed as at December 31, 2018.
On
March 14, 2018, the Company issued an 8% convertible note in the principal amount of $526,315 to Adar Bays LLC. The holder of
the Note may convert all or any portion of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount, together with any accrued and unpaid
interest, into shares of Company’s common stock at $10.00 per share. The maturity date of the Note is March 14, 2019. The
note has been redeemed as at December 31, 2018.
On
April 5, 2018, the Company issued an 8% convertible note in the principal amount of $270,000 to GS Capital Partners LLC. The holder
of the Note may convert all or any portion of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount, together with any accrued and unpaid
interest, into shares of Company’s common stock at $10.00 per share. The maturity date of the Note is May 5, 2019. The note
has been redeemed as at December 31, 2018.
On
April 16, 2018, the Company issued an 8% convertible note in the principal amount of $300,000 to Auctus Fund LLC. The holder of
the Note may convert all or any portion of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount, together with any accrued and unpaid
interest, into shares of Company’s common stock at $10.00 per share. The maturity date of the Note is April 16, 2019. The
note has been redeemed as at December 31, 2018.
On
April 17, 2018, the Company issued an 8% convertible note in the principal amount of $115,000 to TFK Investment LLC. The holder
of the Note may convert all or any portion of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount, together with any accrued and unpaid
interest, into shares of Company’s common stock at $10.00 per share. The maturity date of the Note is April 17, 2019. The
note has been redeemed as at December 31, 2018.
On
April 17, 2018, the Company issued an 8% convertible note in the principal amount of $115,000 to Crown Bridge Partners LLC. The
holder of the Note may convert all or any portion of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount, together with any accrued
and unpaid interest, into shares of Company’s common stock at $10.00 per share. The maturity date of the Note is April 17,
2019. The note has been redeemed as at December 31, 2018.
On
May 16, 2018, the Company issued an 8% convertible note in the principal amount of $57,500 to Crown Bridge Partners LLC. The holder
of the Note may convert all or any portion of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount, together with any accrued and unpaid
interest, into shares of Company’s common stock at $10.00 per share. The maturity date of the Note is May 16, 2019. The
note has been redeemed as at December 31, 2018.
On
May 18, 2018, the Company issued an 8% convertible note in the principal amount of $214,000 to Geneva Roth Remark Holdings LLC.
The holder of the Note may convert all or any portion of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount, together with any accrued
and unpaid interest, into shares of Company’s common stock at $12.50 per share. The maturity date of the Note is May 18,
2019. The note has been redeemed as at December 31, 2018.
On
June 12, 2018, the Company issued an 8% convertible note in the principal amount of $526,315 to Eagle Equities LLC. The holder
of the Note may convert all or any portion of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount, together with any accrued and unpaid
interest, into shares of Company’s common stock at $10.00 per share. The maturity date of the Note is June 12, 2019. The
note has been redeemed as at December 31, 2018.
On
June 12, 2018, the Company issued an 8% convertible note in the principal amount of $526,315 to Adar Bays LLC. The holder of the
Note may convert all or any portion of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount, together with any accrued and unpaid interest,
into shares of Company’s common stock at $10.00 per share. The maturity date of the Note is June 14, 2019. The note has
been redeemed as at December 31, 2018.
YANGTZE
RIVER PORT and LOGISTICS LIMITED
NOTES
TO the UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
On
June 15, 2018, the Company issued an 8% convertible note in the principal amount of $270,000 to GS Capital Partners LLC. The holder
of the Note may convert all or any portion of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount, together with any accrued and unpaid
interest, into shares of Company’s common stock at $10.00 per share. The maturity date of the Note is June 15, 2019. The
note has been redeemed as at December 31, 2018.
On
June 15, 2018, the Company issued an 8% convertible note in the principal amount of $115,789 to Crossover Capital Fund I Inc.
The holder of the Note may convert all or any portion of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount, together with any accrued
and unpaid interest, into shares of Company’s common stock at $15.00 per share. The maturity date of the Note is June 15,
2019. The note has been redeemed as at December 31, 2018.
On
June 19, 2018, the Company issued an 8% convertible note in the principal amount of $300,000 to Auctus Fund LLC. The holder of
the Note may convert all or any portion of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount, together with any accrued and unpaid
interest, into shares of Company’s common stock at $10.00 per share. The maturity date of the Note is June 19, 2019. The
note was redeemed as at December 31, 2018.
On
July 18, 2018, the Company issued an 8% convertible note in the principal amount of $134,400 to Geneva Roth Remark Holdings, LLC.
The holder of the Note may convert all or any portion of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount, together with any accrued
and unpaid interest, into shares of Company’s common stock at $12.50 per share. The maturity date of the Note is January
18, 2019. The note has been redeemed in January 2019.
On
July 23, 2018, the Company issued an 8% convertible note in the principal amount of $250,000 to Morningview Financial LLC. The
holder of the Note may convert all or any portion of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount, together with any accrued
and unpaid interest, into shares of Company’s common stock at $12.00 per share. The maturity date of the Note is January
23, 2019. The note has been redeemed in January 2019.
On
July 25, 2018, the Company issued an 8% convertible note in the principal amount of $105,000 to BHP Capital NY Inc. The holder
of the Note may convert all or any portion of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount, together with any accrued and unpaid
interest, into shares of Company’s common stock at $12.00 per share. The maturity date of the Note is January 25, 2019.
The note has been redeemed in January 2019.
On
July 25, 2018, the Company issued an 8% convertible note in the principal amount of $36,750 to Jefferson Street Capital LLC. The
holder of the Note may convert all or any portion of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount, together with any accrued
and unpaid interest, into shares of Company’s common stock at $12.00 per share. The maturity date of the Note is January
25, 2019. The note has been redeemed in January 2019.
On
July 13, 2018, the Company issued an 8% convertible note in the principal amount of $57,500 to Crown Bridge Partners. The holder
of the Note may convert all or any portion of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount, together with any accrued and unpaid
interest, into shares of Company’s common stock at $10.00 per share. The maturity date of the Note is January 13, 2019.
The note has been redeemed in January 2019.
There
was no beneficial conversion feature attributable to the Note as the set conversion price of the Note was greater than the fair
value of the common share price at the date of issuance. The Company has accounted for the Note in accordance with ASC 470-20,
as a single instrument as a non-current liability. The Note is initially carried at the gross cash received at the issuance date.
The
interest expense for the convertible note included in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations was $1,657,421
and $1,654,836, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018.
The
interest payable for the convertible notes included in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets was $18,337,816 and
$16,878,843, respectively as at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018.
12.
Employee Retirement Benefit
The
Company has made employee benefit contribution in accordance with Chinese relevant regulations, including retirement insurance,
unemployment insurance, medical insurance, work injury insurance and birth insurance. The Company recorded the contribution in
the salary and employee charges when incurred. The contributions made by the Company were $14,690 and $17,630 respectively, for
the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018.
YANGTZE
RIVER PORT and LOGISTICS LIMITED
NOTES
TO the UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
13.
INCOME TAXES
The
Company was incorporated in the state of Nevada. Under the current law of Nevada, the Company is not subject to state corporate
income tax. No provision for federal corporate income tax has been made in the financial statements as there are no assessable
profits.
Energetic
Mind was incorporated in the British Virgin Islands (“BVI”). Under the current law of the BVI, Energetic Mind is not
subject to tax on income.
Ricofeliz
Capital was incorporated in Hong Kong. No provision for Hong Kong profits tax has been made in the financial statements as there
are no assessable profits.
Wuhan
Newport was incorporated in the PRC, was governed by the income tax law of the PRC and is subject to PRC enterprise income tax
(“EIT”). The EIT rate of PRC is 25%.
Income
tax expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 are summarized as follows:
|
|
For the three months ended
|
|
|
|
2019
|
|
|
2018
|
|
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
Current
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
Deferred tax benefit
|
|
|
269,175
|
|
|
|
280,343
|
|
|
|
$
|
269,175
|
|
|
$
|
280,343
|
|
A
reconciliation of the income tax benefit determined at the PRC EIT income tax rate to the Company’s effective income tax
benefit is as follows:
|
|
For the three months ended
|
|
|
|
2019
|
|
|
2018
|
|
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
EIT at the PRC statutory rate of 25%
|
|
$
|
691,297
|
|
|
$
|
832,583
|
|
Valuation allowance
|
|
|
(422,122
|
)
|
|
|
(552,240
|
)
|
|
|
$
|
269,175
|
|
|
$
|
280,343
|
|
The
Company evaluates the level of authority for each uncertain tax position (including the potential application of interest and
penalties) based on the technical merits, and measures the unrecognized benefits associated with the tax positions. For the three
months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company had no unrecognized tax benefits.
The
Company does not anticipate any significant increase to its liability for unrecognized tax benefit within the next 12 months.
The Company will classify interest and penalties related to income tax matters, if any, in income tax expense.
Deferred
income taxes are recognized for tax consequences in future years of differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities
and their reported amounts in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements at each year-end and tax loss carry forwards.
The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to the following approximate deferred tax assets and liabilities as of
March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 are presented below.
|
|
March 31,
2019
|
|
|
December 31,
2018
|
|
Deferred tax assets
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
Operating loss carry forward
|
|
$
|
509,127
|
|
|
$
|
504,000
|
|
Excess of interest expenses
|
|
|
3,315,477
|
|
|
|
3,198,679
|
|
Accrued expenses
|
|
|
3,214,628
|
|
|
|
2,902,122
|
|
|
|
$
|
7,039,232
|
|
|
$
|
6,604,801
|
|
The
Company had net operating losses carry forward of $2,036,507 as of March 31, 2019 which will expire on various dates between December
31, 2019 and 2024.
YANGTZE
RIVER PORT and LOGISTICS LIMITED
NOTES
TO the UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
14.
loss per share
|
|
For the three months ended
|
|
|
|
2019
|
|
|
2018
|
|
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
Numerator:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss for basic and diluted loss per share
|
|
$
|
(2,496,011
|
)
|
|
$
|
(3,409,987
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Denominator:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
|
|
|
172,532,565
|
|
|
|
172,344,446
|
|
Dilutive shares:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Conversion of convertible note
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Diluted
|
|
|
172,532,565
|
|
|
|
172,344,446
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic and diluted loss per share
|
|
$
|
(0.01
|
)
|
|
$
|
(0.02
|
)
|
Basic
earnings per share are computed by dividing the net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during
the period. Diluted earnings per share are computed by adding other common stock equivalents, including non-vested common share
in the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for a period, if dilutive.
15.
Related Party Transactions
15.1
Nature of relationships with related parties
Name
|
|
Relationships
with the Company
|
Mr Zhao Weibin
|
|
Officer
|
Mr Liu Xiangyao
|
|
Director
|
Jasper Lake Holdings Limited (“Jasper”)
|
|
Controlling stockholder
|
15.2
Related party balances and transactions
Amount
due to Mr Zhao Weibin were $122,362 and $119,402 as at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. The amount is unsecured,
interest free and does not have a fixed repayment date.
A
summary of changes in the amount due to Mr Zhao Weibin is as follows:
|
|
March 31,
2019
|
|
|
December 31,
2018
|
|
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
At beginning of period
|
|
$
|
119,402
|
|
|
$
|
126,240
|
|
Exchange difference adjustment
|
|
|
2,960
|
|
|
|
(6,838
|
)
|
At end of period
|
|
$
|
122,362
|
|
|
$
|
119,402
|
|
Amount
due to Mr Liu Xiangyao were $40,698,822 and $38,600,488 as at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. The amount
is unsecured, interest free and does not have a fixed repayment date.
A
summary of changes in the amount due to Mr Liu Xiangyao is as follows:
|
|
March 31,
2019
|
|
|
December 31,
2018
|
|
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
At beginning of period
|
|
$
|
38,600,488
|
|
|
$
|
35,821,264
|
|
Advances from the director
|
|
|
1,347,520
|
|
|
|
9,449,032
|
|
Repayment to the director
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(4,920,168
|
)
|
Exchange difference adjustment
|
|
|
750,814
|
|
|
|
(1,749,640
|
)
|
At end of period
|
|
$
|
40,698,822
|
|
|
$
|
38,600,488
|
|
As
at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the outstanding balance due to Jasper under the convertible note was $75,000,000 plus
any accrued interest. The interest payable to Jasper were $18,337,816 and $16,858,364 as at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018,
respectively. Details of the convertible note are stated in Note 11.
YANGTZE
RIVER PORT and LOGISTICS LIMITED
NOTES
TO the UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
A
summary of changes in the interest payable to Jasper is as follows:
|
|
March 31,
2019
|
|
|
December 31,
2018
|
|
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
At beginning of year
|
|
$
|
16,858,364
|
|
|
$
|
12,197,260
|
|
Repayment
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(1,338,896
|
)
|
Interest expense
|
|
|
1,479,452
|
|
|
|
6,000,000
|
|
At end of year
|
|
$
|
18,337,816
|
|
|
$
|
16,858,364
|
|
16.
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION EXPENSES
On
December 27, 2015, the Company granted 317,345 and 340,555 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock to a number of
consultants, in exchange for its legal and professional services to the Company for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2016,
respectively. These shares were valued at $5.7 per share, the closing bid price of the Company’s common stock on the date
of grant. Total compensation expense recognized in the general and administrative expenses of the consolidated statement of operations
for the year ended December 31, 2015 was $1,808,867. Total compensation expense of approximately $1,941,163 was recognized in
2016. The shares attributable to fiscal 2015 and 2016 were issued on December 30, 2015.
On
January 25, 2016, the Company granted 15,000 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock to a consultant, in exchange
for its legal and professional services to the Company for the year 2016. These shares were valued at $4.9 per share, the closing
bid price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. This compensation expense of approximately $73,500 was recognized
in 2016.
On
May 5, 2017, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Tsz-Kit Chan (“Mr Chan”) to serve as the Company’s
Chief Financial Officer that the Company granted 100,000 shares of the Company’s common stock for his first year of employment.
As at March 31, 2019, the Company has not issued the shares and theses shares were valued at $0.56 per share. For the three months
ended March 31, 2019, the Company reversed compensation expenses of $351,000 due to the changes in the fair value of the unissued
shares.
During
the period from July to September 2017, on several different dates, the Company granted 75,000 shares totally of the Company’s
restricted common stock to several consultants, in exchange for its legal and professional services to the Company for the period
between July 2017 and June 2018. These shares were valued at the closing bid price of the Company’s common stock on the
date of grant. The compensation expense recognized in the general and administrative expenses of the consolidated statement of
operations for the year ended December 31, 2017 was $807,683. On May 12, 2017, the Company had an agreement with Buckman, Buckman
& Reid, Inc., that the Company granted 70,000 shares of the Company’s shares of the Company’s common stock for
services rendered by Buckman, Buckman & Reid, Inc. As at December 31, 2017, the Company has not issued the shares and theses
shares were valued at $8.82 per share. The Company recognized share based compensation of $407,519 for the year ended December
31, 2017.
On
May 12, 2017, the Company had an agreement with Buckman, Buckman & Reid, Inc., that the Company granted 70,000 shares of the
Company’s shares of the Company’s common stock for services rendered by Buckman, Buckman & Reid, Inc. On May 12,
2018, the Company has issued 45,000 shares and valued at $4.60 per share. The unissued shares of 25,000 were valued at $0.56 per
share as at December 31, 2018. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company reversed compensation expenses of $87,750
due to the changes in the fair value of the unissued shares.
Total
share compensation (reversal) expenses recognized in the general and administrative expenses of the consolidated statements of
operations for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 was ($438,750) and $nil respectively.
17.
Concentration of Credit Risks
As
of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, substantially all of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents were held by major
financial institutions located in China and the US, which management believes are of high credit quality.
The
Company’s operations are carried out in the PRC. Accordingly, the Company’s business, financial condition and results
of operations may be influenced by the political, economic and legal environments in the PRC as well as by the general state of
the PRC’s economy. The business may be influenced by changes in governmental policies with respect to laws and regulations,
anti-inflationary measures, currency conversion and remittance abroad, and rates and methods of taxation, among other things.
No
customer accounted for more than 10% of total accounts receivable as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018.
On
April 17, 2018, China Construction Bank filed a civil complaint against Wuhan Newport claiming the outstanding principal and interest
of bank loan totaling approximately RMB 325 million. The loan and interest payable obligations have been disclosed and accounted
for in the Note 8 and Note 10. On June 15, 2018, the civil complaint was adjudicated by the Court in favor of China Construction
Bank to collect delinquent amount from Wuhan Newport by enforcement. Wuhan Newport negotiated a loan restructure with the bank
and in the meantime, all payments due are suspended. As a result of negotiations, the bank has not instituted enforcement proceedings.
During
the year ended December 31, 2018, Wuhan Newport was also involved in other bank loan disputes and the judgments were rendered.
Wuhan Newport, a subsidiary of the Company, was against as a guarantor for certain loans taken out by a large shareholder of Wuhan
Newport before it became a subsidiary of the Company. As result of judgments, the shareholder has undertaken in writing to be
solely responsible for all these loans without recourse to Wuhan Newport and has entered into a repayment plan with his creditor(s).
Accordingly, no enforcement actions have been instituted against Wuhan Newport and in accordance with legal opinion from PRC counsel,
there are no legal or financial liability accorded to Wuhan Newport.
YANGTZE
RIVER PORT and LOGISTICS LIMITED
NOTES
TO the UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
18.
Commitments and Contingencies
Operating
lease commitments
For
the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, rental expenses under operating leases were $22,185 and $22,185 respectively.
On
April 1, 2017, the Company made a lease agreement with 41 John Street Equities LLC. The term of the lease is one year, beginning
on April 1, 2017 and ending on March 31, 2018. The Company made a one-time full payment of $96,135 including security deposit
for the entire leasing period.
On
January 16, 2018 and February 25, 2019, the Company extended the lease agreement with 41 John Street Equities LLC to March 31,
2020. The future obligations for operating leases of each years subsequent to March 31, 2019 are as follows:
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(Unaudited)
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2020
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$
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88,740
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2021 and thereafter
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-
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Total minimum payment required
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$
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88,740
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Legal
proceeding
On
January 23, 2019, the Company filed a defamation lawsuit in the New York Supreme Court, New York County, against Hindenburg Research,
Nathan Anderson, ClaritySpring Securities, LLC and ClaritySpring Inc. (collectively, “Defendants”) in response to
their coordinated and orchestrated market manipulation scheme to disseminate false, misleading and defamatory content to the marketplace
regarding the Company for the purpose of inflicting substantial reputational harm on the Company for Defendants’ own financial
gain. Management believes that the Company will prevail this lawsuit, and any resolution will not have a material adverse effect
on the financial condition or results of operations of the Company.
Other
than the above, the Company is not currently a party to any legal proceeding, investigation or claim which, in the opinion of
the management, is likely to have a material adverse effect on the business, financial condition or results of operations.
The
Company did not identify any other material commitment and contingency as of March 31, 2019.
19.
RESTRICTED NET ASSETS
PRC
laws and regulations permit payments of dividends by the Company’s subsidiary incorporated in the PRC only out of their
retained earnings, if any, as determined in accordance with PRC accounting standards and regulations. In addition, the Company’s
subsidiary incorporated in the PRC are required to annually appropriate 10% of their net income to the statutory reserve prior
to payment of any dividends, unless such reserve have reached 50% of their respective registered capital. In addition, registered
share capital and capital reserve accounts are also restricted from withdrawal in the PRC, up to the amount of net assets held
in each subsidiary. As a result of the restrictions described above and elsewhere under PRC laws and regulations, the Company’s
subsidiary incorporated in the PRC are restricted in their ability to transfer a portion of their net assets to the Company in
the form of dividends or advances from PRC subsidiary. Such restriction amounted to $276,650,132 and $270,752,249, respectively
as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018. Except for the above, there is no other restriction on the use of proceeds generated
by the Company’s subsidiary to satisfy any obligations of the Company.
20.
GOING CONCERN
As
shown in the accompanying financial statements, the Company has sustained recurring losses and negative cash flows from operations.
Over the past years, the Company has been funded through a combination of bank loans and advances from shareholders. On January
29, 2016, the Company received an undertaking commitment letter provided by the Company’s majority shareholder who is willing
to provide sufficient funding on an as-needed basis. In addition, the Company plans to dispose of the existing developed real
estate properties with market value of approximately $42 million when the Company needs cash flows. The Company believes that,
as a result of these, it currently has sufficient cash and financing commitments to meet its funding requirements for a reasonable
period of time.
21.
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On
April 16, 2019, the Company entered into a Sales Agreement (the “Sales Agreement”) with A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners
(the “Agent”), pursuant to which the Company may offer and sell from time to time up to an aggregate of $100,000,000
shares of the Company’s common stock (the “Placement Shares”), through the Agent. The offer and sale of the
Placement Shares, if any, will be made through a prospectus supplement, dated April 16, 2019, to the prospectus included in the
Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-223788) (the “Registration Statement”), which was
declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on September 13, 2018. The Company intends to
use the net proceeds from this offering for general working capital purposes.
The
management evaluated all events subsequent to the balance sheet date through the date the unaudited condensed consolidated financial
statements were available to be issued. Other than the above, there are no significant matters to make material adjustments or
disclosure in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
Item
2.
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Management’s
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
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The
following discussion and analysis of the results of operations and financial condition should be read in conjunction with our
financial statements and the notes to those financial statements that are included elsewhere in this Report. Our discussion includes
forward-looking statements based upon current expectations that involve risks and uncertainties, such as our plans, objectives,
expectations and intentions. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking
statements as a result of a number of factors. See “Forward-Looking Statements.”
Overview
Yangtze
River Port & Logistics Limited (formerly known as Yangtze River Development Limited) is a Nevada corporation that operates
through its wholly-owned subsidiary Energetic Mind Limited (“Energetic Mind”), a British Virgin Islands company. Energetic
Mind holds 100% of the capital stock in Ricofeliz Capital (HK) Ltd (“Ricofeliz Capital), a Hong Kong company which in turns
holds 100% of the equity interests in Wuhan Yangtze River Newport Logistics Co., Ltd (Wuhan Newport”), a wholly foreign-owned
enterprise formed under the laws of the People’s Republic of China that primarily engages in the business of real estate
and infrastructural development with a port logistics center located in Wuhan, Hubei Province of the PRC.
On
January 30, 2018, we incorporated Yangtze River Blockchain Logistics Limited (previously known as Avenal River Limited) in the
British Virgin Islands. Yangtze River Blockchain Logistics Limited owns 100% of the equity interest of Ricofeliz Investment (China)
Limited, a Hong Kong company, which owns 100% of the equity interest of Wuhan Yangtze River Newport Trading Limited, a PRC company.
Situated
in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River, Wuhan Newport is a large infrastructure development project implemented under China’s
latest “One Belt One Road” initiative and is believed to be strategically positioned in the anticipated “Pilot
Free Trade Zone” of the Wuhan port, an important trading locale for China, the Middle East and Europe. The Logistics Center,
which is being built by Wuhan Newport, will comprise six operating zones: a port operation area, warehouse and distribution area,
cold chain logistics area, rail cargo loading area, exhibition area and business related area. The Logistics Center is also expected
to provide a number of shipping berths for cargo ships of various sizes. Wuhan Newport is expected to provide domestic and foreign
businesses a direct access to the anticipated Free Trade Zone in Wuhan. The project will include commercial buildings, professional
logistic supply chain centers, direct access to the Yangtze River, Wuhan-Xinjiang-Europe Railway and ground transportation, storage
and processing centers, IT supporting services, among others.
The
Logistics Center is located within the Wuhan Newport Yangluo Port, on the upper stream of the Yangtze River, and close to the
northern base of Wu Iron and Steel, China’s first mega-sized iron and steel production complex. The Logistics Center is
expected to include a port terminal that will be located approximately 26.5km from the Wuhan Guan and 5.5km from the Yangluo Yangtze
River Bridge. The operation area of the port is expected to consist of a riverbank of 1,039 meters with eight 5,000-to-10,000-ton
berths, two of which are multi-purpose berths and the other six are general cargo berths. It is designed to be able to handle
up to 5,000,000 tons of cargo annually, including up to 100,000 TEU for annual container throughput (including 20,000 TEU in freezers
areas), 1,000,000 tons of iron and steel and 3,000,000 tons of general cargo.
The
Logistics Center will be complemented with container storage areas, multi-functional areas, general storage areas, multi-functional
warehouse and infrastructural development, including new roads, gas stations, parking areas, gas and water pipes, electricity
lines and all other facilities and equipment to operate the Logistics Center. We will begin construction of the Logistics Center
once we raise funds for it.
Wuhan
Newport has signed a twenty-year lease agreement effective April 27, 2015, the maximum number of years permitted by the applicable
PRC laws, with rights to renew at its sole discretion, to lease approximately 1,200,000 square meters of land for building logistics
warehouses in support of the Logistics Center. The warehouses are expected to comprise of port terminal zones, warehouse logistics
zones, cold chain supply zones and railroad loading and unloading zones. The warehouses will connect the port terminal along the
Yangtze River and the railway leading to Europe, satisfying the requirement of China’s latest “One Belt, One Road”
initiative. It will also be able to support large logistics companies in Wuhan and other nearby provinces which will rent the
warehouses, terminals and offices within the Logistics Center.
In
the meantime, we have been developing a commercial building project called the Wuhan Centre China Grand Steel Market (Phase 1)
Commercial Building (“Phase 1 Project”) located in the south of Hans Road, Wuhan Yangluo Economic Development Zone
which covers an approximate construction area of 222,496.6 square meters. We have been financing the Phase 1 Project with bank
loans and shareholder advances. The Phase 1 Project comprises 7 buildings, of which 92,755.8 square meters have been completed.
We have sold approximately 22,780 square meters of commercial building space.
Factors
Affecting our Operating Results
Growth
of China’s Economy
.
We operate and derive all of our revenue from operations in China. Economic conditions
in China, therefore, affect our operations, including the demand for our properties and services and the availability and prices
of land maintenance among other expenses. China has experienced significant economic growth with recorded Gross Domestic Product
growth rates at 6.7% in 2016, 6.9% in 2017 and 6.6% in 2018 (Source: https://tradingeconomics.com/china/gdp-growth-annual). China
is expected to experience continued growth in all areas of investment and consumption. However, if the Chinese economy
were to become significantly affected by a negative stimulus, China’s growth rate would likely to fall and our revenue could
correspondingly decline.
Government
Regulations.
Our business and results of operations are subject to PRC government policies and regulations regarding
the following:
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Land
Use Right
— According to the Land Administration Law of the PRC and Interim
Regulations of the People’s Republic of China Concerning the Assignment and Transfer
of the Right to the Use of the State-owned Land in the Urban Areas, individuals and companies
are permitted to acquire rights to use urban land or land use rights for specific purposes,
including residential, industrial and commercial purposes. We acquire land use rights
from local governments and/or other entities for development of residential and commercial
real estate projects. We do not have ownership over these lands.
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Land
Development
— According to the Urban Real Estate Development and Operation
Administration Regulation, the Urban Real Estate Development and Operation Administration
Rules of Hebei Province promulgated by the government of the Hebei Province, and the
Real Estate Development Enterprise Qualification Administration Regulation, a real estate
development enterprise shall obtain a Real Estate Development Enterprise Qualification
Certificate. We obtained the related certificates and seek to ensure that each phase
of our projects complies with our certificates.
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Project
Financing
— According to the Land Administration Law and the Property Law of
the PRC, the land use rights, residential housing and other buildings still in process
of construction may be pledged and mortgaged. From time to time, we may pledge and mortgage
our land use rights and real properties to lenders in order to obtain project financing.
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Interest
Rate and Inflation Challenges.
We are subject to market risks due to fluctuations in interest rates and refinancing
of mid-term debt. Higher interest rates may also affect our revenues, gross profits and our ability to raise and service debt
and to finance our developments. Inflation could result in increases in the price of raw materials and labor costs. We
do not believe that inflation or deflation has affected our business materially.
Acquisitions
of Land Use Rights and Associated Costs
.
We acquire land use rights for development through the governmental auction
process and by obtaining land use rights permits from third parties through negotiation, acquisition of entities, co-development
or other joint venture arrangements. Our ability to secure sufficient financing for land use rights acquisitions and property
development depends on internal cash flows in addition to lenders’ perceptions of our credit reliability, market conditions
in the capital markets, investors’ perception of our securities, the PRC economy and the PRC government regulations that
affect the availability and cost of financing real estate companies or property purchasers.
Critical
Accounting Estimates
As
discussed in Part II, Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, of
our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018, we consider our estimates on revenue recognition,
impairment of long-lived assets, and real estate property refunds and compensation payables to be the most critical in understanding
the judgments that are involved in preparing our consolidated financial statements. There have been no significant changes to
these estimates in the three months ended March 31, 2019.
Results
of Operations
Comparison
of Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 and 2018
The
following table sets forth the results of our operations for the three months indicated in U.S. dollars
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For the Three Months Ended March 31,
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2019
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2018
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(Unaudited)
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(Unaudited)
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Revenue
|
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$
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-
|
|
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$
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-
|
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Costs of revenue
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|
|
-
|
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|
|
-
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Gross profit
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
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-
|
|
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|
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|
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|
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Operating expenses
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|
|
|
|
|
|
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Selling expenses
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|
|
-
|
|
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|
-
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General and administrative expenses
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|
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468,524
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|
|
|
1,149,088
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Total operating expenses
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|
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468,524
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|
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1,149,088
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|
|
|
|
|
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Loss from operations
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|
|
(468,524
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)
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|
|
(1,149,088
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)
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|
|
|
|
|
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Other income (expenses)
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|
|
|
|
|
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Other income
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|
|
-
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1,543
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Interest income
|
|
|
102
|
|
|
|
22
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Interest expenses
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(2,296,764
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)
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(2,182,807
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)
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Total other expenses
|
|
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(2,296,662
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)
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(2,181,242
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)
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|
|
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Loss before income taxes
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|
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(2,765,186
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)
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|
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(3,330,330
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)
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Income taxes benefits
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|
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269,175
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|
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|
280,343
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Net loss
|
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$
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(2,496,011
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)
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$
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(3,049,987
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)
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Other comprehensive income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Foreign currency translation adjustments
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|
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(8,857,121
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)
|
|
|
10,632,873
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Comprehensive (loss) income
|
|
$
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(11,353,132
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)
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|
$
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7,582,886
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Loss per share - basic and diluted
|
|
$
|
(0.01
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)
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|
$
|
(0.02
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)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Weighted average shares outstanding
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Basic
|
|
|
172,532,565
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|
|
|
172,344,446
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Diluted
|
|
|
172,532,565
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|
|
|
172,344,446
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Revenue.
We
did not generate any revenue from the sales of real estate property for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018. In addition,
since our Logistics Center is still in its development stage and therefore is not yet in operation, we have not started providing
any logistics service within our port terminal and have not generated any revenue from providing such services.
Cost
of revenue.
During
the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, our cost of goods sold was $nil.
Gross
profit.
Our
gross margin was $nil for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018.
Selling
expenses.
Selling
expenses was $nil for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018.
General
and administrative expenses
.
Our
general and administrative expenses consist of salaries, office expenses, utilities, business travel, amortization expenses (including
legal expenses, accounting expenses and other professional service expenses) and stock compensation. General and administrative
expenses were $468,524 for the three months ended March 31, 2019, compared to $1,149,088 for the three months ended March
31, 2018, a decrease of $680,564 primarily due to a decrease in share-based compensation expenses for professional services.
Loss
from operations.
As
a result of the factors described above, operating loss was $468,524 for the three months ended March 31, 2019, compared to operating
loss of $1,149,088 for the three months March 31, 2018, a decrease of operating loss of $680,564, or approximately 59%. The decrease
of loss from operations for each of these three months are mainly because of reduced expenses related to share-based compensation
expenses for professional services.
Other
expenses.
We
had other expenses totaling $2,296,662 for the three months ended March 31, 2019, compared to other expense totaling $2,181,242
for the three months ended March 31, 2018. The other expenses mainly comprise interest expenses. Interest expenses were $2,296,764 for
the three months ended March 31, 2019, compared to $2,182,807 for the three months ended March 31, 2018, an increase of $113,957
or 5%.
Income
tax.
We
received an income tax benefit of $269,175 for the three months ended March 31, 2019, compared to $280,343 for the three months
ended March 31, 2018.
Net
loss.
As
a result of the factors described above, our net loss from operations for the three months ended March 31, 2019 was $2,496,011,
compared to net loss of $3,049,987 for the three months ended March 31, 2018, a decrease in loss of $55,3976.
Foreign
currency translation.
Our
financial statements are expressed in U.S. dollars but the functional currency of our operating subsidiary is RMB. Results of
operations and cash flows are translated at average exchange rates during the period, assets and liabilities are translated at
the unified exchange rate at the end of the period and equity is translated at historical exchange rates. Translation adjustments
resulting from the process of translating the financial statements denominated in RMB into U.S. dollars are included in determining
comprehensive income. Our foreign currency translation loss for the three months ended March 31, 2019 was $8,857,121, compared
to a foreign currency gain of $10,632,873 for the three months ended March 31, 2018. The changes reflect the significant depreciation
of RMB to U.S. dollars for the three months ended March 31, 2019.
Net
loss available to common stockholders.
Net
loss available to our common stockholders was $0.01 per share (basic and diluted), for the three months ended March 31, 2019,
compared to net loss of $0.02 per share (basic and diluted), for the three months ended March 31, 2018.
Liquidity
and Capital Resources
The
following table sets forth a summary of our cash flows for the three months indicated:
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Three Months Ended
March 31,
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2019
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2018
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Net Cash Used in Operating Activities
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$
|
(785,695
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)
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$
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(1,055,447
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)
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Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
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|
$
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-
|
|
|
$
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-
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Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities
|
|
$
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756,220
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|
$
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1,690,472
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We
had a balance of cash and cash equivalents of $92,331 as of March 31, 2019. We have historically funded our working capital needs
through advance payments from customers, bank borrowings, and capital from stockholders. Our working capital requirements are
influenced by the state and level of our operations, and the timing of capital needed for projects.
Operating
Activities
.
Net cash used in operating activities was $785,695 for the three months ended March 31, 2019, compared to
net cash used in operating activities of $1,055,447 for the three months ended March 31, 2018, an increase of $269,753.
The
increase in net cash used in operating activities was primarily contributed by the following factors:
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Changes
in other payables and accrued liabilities provided $2,112,124 cash inflow for the three months ended March 31, 2019, compared
to other payables and accrued liabilities contributing $1,866,906 cash inflow for the three months ended March 31,
2018, which led to an increase of $245,218 in net cash inflow.
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We
have net loss of $2,496,011 for the three months ended March 31, 2019, compared to net loss of $3,049,987 for the three months
ended March 31, 2018, which led to an increase of $553,976 in net cash inflow.
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Investing
Activities.
Net cash used in investing activities was $nil for each of the three months ended March 31, 2019 and
2018.
Financing
Activities
.
Net cash provided by financing activities were $756,220 for the three months ended March 31, 2019, compared
to net cash of $1,690,472 provided by financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2018, representing a decrease
of $934,252 in cash inflow. The decrease was primarily because we had issued several notes generating $4,303,316 cash
inflow for the three months ended March 31, 2018. We had no proceeds from such notes for the three months ended March 31, 2019.
Contractual
Obligations
Jasper
Lake Holdings Limited (“Jasper”), a related party, holds an 8% convertible promissory note in the principal amount
of $75,000,000 with a maturity date of December 19, 2019. Upon maturity, Jasper may convert all or any portion of the then aggregate
outstanding principal amount, together with any accrued and unpaid interest, into shares of Company’s common stock at $10.00
per share.
Off-Balance
Sheet Arrangements
On
January 29, 2016, we received an undertaking commitment letter provided by our majority shareholder who was willing to provide
sufficient funding on an as-needed basis. We believe that the financial commitment provided by our majority shareholder could
provide our Company with sufficient capital resources to meet our capital needs for a reasonable period of time.
Critical
Accounting Policies
We
prepare our consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States
of America. The preparation of these financial statements require the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported
amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements
and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Our management periodically evaluates the estimates
and judgments made. Management bases its estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various factors that are believed
to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates as a result of different assumptions
or conditions.
The
methods, estimates, and judgment we use in applying our most critical accounting policies have a significant impact on the results
we report in our financial statements. The SEC has defined “critical accounting policies” as those accounting policies
that are most important to the portrayal of our financial condition and results, and require us to make our most difficult and
subjective judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates of matters that are inherently uncertain. Based upon this
definition, our most critical estimates relate to the fair value of warrant liabilities, impairment of long-lived assets, commitments
and contingencies, and revenue recognition. We also have other key accounting estimates and policies, but we believe that these
other policies either do not generally require us to make estimates and judgments that are as difficult or as subjective, or it
is less likely that they would have a material impact on our reported results of operations for a given period. For additional
information see Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” in the notes to our consolidated financial statements
appearing elsewhere in this report. Although we believe that our estimates and assumptions are reasonable, they are based upon
information presently available, and actual results may differ significantly from these estimates.
Item 3.
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Quantitative and Qualitative
Disclosures About Market Risk.
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We
are exposed to market risk in the normal course of our business, primarily due to our international operations. The primary exposure
relates to the exchange rate fluctuations between our U.S. dollar functional reporting currency and other currencies. This exposure
includes trade receivables denominated in currencies other than our functional currency. To date, fluctuations in exchange rates
have not had a material impact on our results of operations.
To
date we have not utilized derivative financial instruments or derivative commodity instruments. We do not expect to employ these
or other strategies to hedge market risk in the foreseeable future. We invest our cash in money market funds, which are subject
to minimal credit and market risk. We believe that the market risks associated with these financial instruments are immaterial,
although there can be no guarantee that these market risks will be immaterial to us.
Foreign
Currency
The
Company’s earnings are affected by fluctuations in the value of the U.S. dollar against foreign currencies, primarily as
a result of translating the financial statements denominated in RMB into U.S. dollars. As of December 31, 2018, the RMB exchange
rate vs. the U.S. dollar was 6.8785, representing about 5.73% depreciation compared to the exchange rate of 6.5059 vs. the U.S.
dollar as of December 31, 2017. In the long term, the RMB may appreciate or depreciate more significantly in value against the
U.S. dollar or other foreign currencies.
Interest
Rates
The
Company is exposed to interest rate fluctuations on borrowings under its revolving line of credit. At December 31, 2018, the
Company had approximately $41.8 million of outstanding borrowings under the revolving line of credit. The interest
expense related to borrowings under the line during 2018 was approximately $2.6 million. A hypothetical
increase in interest rates of 100 basis points in the Company’s interest rate on borrowings outstanding as of December
31, 2018 would not have a material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash
flows.
Inflation
Rate
According
to the National Bureau of Statistics of China, change in the consumer price index in China was 2.1%, 1.8% and 2.0% in 2018, 2017
and 2016, respectively. Inflation could result in increases in the price of raw materials and labor costs. We do not believe that
inflation or deflation has affected our business materially.
Item 4.
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Controls
and Procedures.
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Evaluation
of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our
management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of
our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive
Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered
by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q were not effective in providing reasonable assurance that information required to
be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is (i) recorded, processed,
summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms and
(ii) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate,
to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
We
have concluded that there are material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting for the first quarter
ended March 31, 2019.
Management
identified the following material weaknesses in its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting
as of March 31, 2019:
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Lack of sufficient
full-time accounting staff in our accounting department that have experience and knowledge in identifying and resolving complex
accounting issues under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”);
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Lack of sufficient
accounting personnel which would provide segregation of duties within our internal control procedures to support the accurate
reporting of our financial results.
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To
remediate the weakness in our internal control, during the year of 2018, the Board has provided training to our finance personnel
for the application of SEC regulations, and the preparation of financial statements and their related disclosures.
We
also intend to take the following actions to address the material weaknesses described above:
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Our Audit Committee of the
Board will provide further necessary oversight on and training for accounting and finance personnel, so that they are well
versed in SEC regulations. We expect to provide it to our staff throughout the year of 2019;
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Our
Audit Committee as well as the Board will perform a thorough review of the processes and procedures used in the Company’s
SEC reporting compliance. The review of the processes and procedures shall be carried out during the year of 2019.
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Any
actions we have taken or may take to remediate these material weaknesses are subject to continued management review supported
by testing, as well as oversight by the Audit Committee of our Board. We cannot assure you that these material weaknesses will
not occur in the future and that we will be able to remediate such weaknesses in a timely manner, which could impair our ability
to accurately and timely report our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Our
management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, does not expect that our disclosure controls and
procedures or our internal controls will prevent all error and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated,
can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of
a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative
to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance
that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected.
Changes
in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting
There
were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2019, that have
materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART
II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item
1.
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Legal
Proceedings.
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We
are aware that a class action complaint has been filed on January 2, 2019 with the United States District Court, Eastern District
of New York on January 2, 2019 on behalf of Michael Behrendsen against the Company, Xiangyao Liu, Xin Zheng and Tsz-Kit Chan (Civil
Action Number 1:19-cv-00024-DLI-LB) (the “Complaint”). The two-count Complaint alleges violations of Section 10(b)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, and Section 20(a) of the Exchange Act. Lead counsel
and lead plaintiff for the plaintiff-class was recently appointed, and pursuant to the latest Stipulation and Order, must either
indicate whether they intend to rely on the initial Complaint or to file an amended complaint.
The
Complaint alleges the defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the Company’s
purported lease of the Wuhan Yangtze River Newport Logistics Center, the Company’s main asset, was a fabrication; (2) the
Company’s only operating subsidiary, Wuhan Newport, was declared insolvent in China due to a number of default judgments
against it; and (3) as a result, the defendants’ statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially
false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. The class action seeks to recover damages against
the defendants’ actions. As of the date of this report, no class has yet to be certified and the Company has not been served
with the Complaint.
In
addition, on October 24, 2018, Stenergy, LLC filed a lawsuit against the Company in the New York State Supreme Court, New York
County. The two-count complaint alleges that the Company breached a contract with Stenergy, LLC and seeks damages arising from
the breach, and further seeks recovery under a quantum meruit theory to obtain the reasonable value of its services performed.
The Company answered the complaint with affirmative defenses on December 4, 2018.
On
January 23, 2019, we filed a defamation lawsuit in the New York Supreme Court, New York County, against Hindenburg Research, Nathan
Anderson, ClaritySpring Securities, LLC and ClaritySpring Inc. (collectively, “Defendants”) in response to their coordinated
and orchestrated market manipulation scheme to disseminate false, misleading and defamatory content to the marketplace regarding
the Company for the purpose of inflicting substantial reputational harm on us for Defendants’ own financial gain. The impetus
for the action was a false, misleading and defamatory unsigned article published on December 6, 2018 through one of the Defendants’
aliases, “Hindenburg Research,” which erroneously accused us of making fraudulent misrepresentations in our public
filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or intentionally omitting material information in those filings, laundering
money through sham transactions for the benefit of our Chief Executive Officer, and being ensnared in a catastrophic liquidity
crisis rendering the Company worthless. An amended complaint, substantially similar to the initial complaint, was filed on January
25, 2019. Service was effectuated on the Defendants on January 29, 2019, who moved to dismiss the case. The Defendants’
motion is currently pending before the Court and is returnable on June 5, 2019. Discovery is stayed pending resolution of the
motion.
An
investment in our common stock involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider the risks described below, before
making an investment decision. If any of the following risks actually occurs, our business, financial condition or results of
operations could suffer. In that case, the trading price of our shares of common stock could decline, and you may lose all or
part of your investment. You should read the section entitled “Forward-Looking Statements” above for a discussion
of what types of statements are forward-looking statements, as well as the significance of such statements in the context of this
Form 10-Q.
Risks
Relating to Our Business
MAJORITY
OF OUR BUSINESS, ASSETS AND OPERATIONS ARE LOCATED IN THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.
The
majority of our business, assets and operations are located in the People’s Republic of China. The economy of the PRC differs
from the economies of most developed countries in many respects. The economy of the PRC has been transitioning from a planned
economy to a market-oriented economy. Although in recent years the PRC’s government has implemented measures emphasizing
the utilization of market forces for economic reform, the reduction of state ownership of productive assets and the establishment
of sound corporate governance in business enterprises, a substantial portion of productive assets in the PRC is still owned by
the PRC’s government. In addition, the PRC’s government continues to play a significant role in regulating industry
by imposing industrial policies. The PRC’s government exercises significant control over the PRC’s economic growth
through the allocation of resources, controlling payment of foreign currency-denominated obligations, setting monetary policy
and providing preferential treatment to particular industries or companies. Some of these measures benefit the overall economy
of the PRC, but may have a negative effect on us.
ACTIONS
OF GOVERNMENT OR CHANGE OF POLICIES MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR BUSINESS, FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
We
are at risk from significant and rapid change in the legal systems, regulatory controls, and practices in areas in which we operate.
These affect a wide range of areas including the real estate development approval system, employment practices, transportation,
cargo storage, logistics, financing and sale of the buildings; our property rights; data protection; environment, health and safety
issues; macro-economic policies, central government directions and instructions, China’s Five Year Plan, “One Belt
One Road” initiative; and accounting, taxation and stock exchange regulation. Accordingly, changes to, or violation of,
these systems, controls or practices could increase costs and have material and adverse impacts on the reputation, performance
and financial condition of our development and operation.
IF
WE NEED ADDITIONAL CAPITAL TO FUND OUR FUTURE OPERATIONS, WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO OBTAIN SUFFICIENT CAPITAL AND MAY BE FORCED TO
LIMIT THE SCOPE OF OUR OPERATIONS.
If
adequate additional financing is not available on reasonable terms, we may not be able to undertake ongoing real estate construction
or continue to develop and expand the services of our Logistics Center, which may as a result impact our cash flow and we would
have to modify our business plans accordingly. We will not be able to fully implement our business plan unless the $1 billion
funding (as described in the prospectus summary) is in place by 2021 and we do not have any definitive agreement nor letter
of intent for such financing except for this offering. There is no assurance that additional financing will be available
to us.
In
connection with our growth strategies, we may experience increased capital needs and accordingly, we may not have sufficient capital
to fund our future operations without additional capital investments. Our capital needs will depend on numerous factors, including
(i) our profitability; (ii) the development of competitive projects undertaken by our competition; and (iii) the level of our
investment in construction and development. We cannot assure you that we will be able to obtain capital in the future to meet
our needs.
If
we cannot obtain additional funding, we may be required to: (i) limit our operations and expansion; (ii) limit our marketing efforts;
and (iii) decrease or eliminate capital expenditures. Such reductions could have a materially adverse effect on our business and
our ability to compete.
Even
if we do find a source of additional capital, we may not be able to negotiate terms and conditions for receiving such additional
capital that are favorable to us. Any future capital investments could dilute or otherwise materially and adversely affect the
holdings or rights of our existing shareholders. In addition, new equity or convertible debt securities issued by us to obtain
financing could have rights, preferences and privileges senior to the common stock offered hereof. We cannot give you any assurances
that any additional financing will be available to us, or if available, will be on terms favorable to us.
WE
HAVE SUSTAINED SIGNIFICANT RECURRING OPERATING LOSSES AND EXPERIENCED NEGATIVE CASH FLOW FOR OPERATIONS SINCE INCEPTION.
We
have sustained recurring losses and experienced negative cash flow from operations since inception. Since inception, we have focused
on developing and implementing our business plan. As of December 31, 2018, we have generated cumulative losses of approximately
$54,954,952 since inception, and we expect to continue to incur losses until 2020. We believe that our existing cash resources
will not be sufficient to sustain operations during the next twelve months. We need to generate revenue and raise funding in order
to sustain our operations and continue to implement our business plan. If we are unable to obtain additional funds when they are
needed or if such funds cannot be obtained on terms acceptable to us, we would likely be unable to execute upon the business plan
or pay expenses as they are incurred, which would have a material, adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results
of operations. The amount of future losses and when, if ever, we will achieve profitability are uncertain.
WE
BELIEVE THAT WE WILL DERIVE THE MAJORITY OF OUR REVENUE FROM SALES IN THE PRC AND ANY DOWNTURN IN THE CHINESE ECONOMY COULD HAVE
A MATERIAL ADVERSE EFFECT ON OUR BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
The
majority of our revenues are expected to be generated from sales of our properties and services in the PRC and we anticipate that
revenue from such sales will continue to represent the substantial portion of our total revenue in the near future. Our sales
and earnings can also be affected by changes in the general economy. Our success is influenced by a number of economic factors
which affect consumer income, such as employment levels, business conditions, interest rates, oil and gas prices and taxation
rates. Adverse changes in these economic factors, among others, may restrict consumer spending, thereby negatively affecting our
sales and profitability.
WE
ARE SUBJECT TO EXTENSIVE GOVERNMENT REGULATION THAT COULD CAUSE US TO INCUR SIGNIFICANT LIABILITIES OR RESTRICT OUR BUSINESS ACTIVITIES.
Regulatory
requirements could cause us to incur significant liabilities and operating expenses and could restrict our business activities.
We are subject to statutes and rules regulating, among other things, certain developmental matters, building and site design,
and matters concerning the protection of health and the environment. Our operating expenses may be increased by governmental regulations,
such as building permit allocation ordinances and impact and other fees and taxes that may be imposed to defray the cost of providing
certain governmental services and improvements. Any delay or refusal from government agencies to grant us necessary licenses,
permits, and approvals could have an adverse effect on our operations or our ability to implement on business plans.
OUR
SALES WILL BE AFFECTED IF MORTGAGE FINANCING BECOMES MORE COSTLY OR OTHERWISE BECOMES LESS ATTRACTIVE.
Certain
purchasers of our properties are expected to rely on mortgages to finance their purchases. An increase in interest rates may significantly
increase the cost of mortgage financing, thus affecting the affordability of our properties. The PRC’s government and commercial
banks may also increase the down payment requirement, impose other conditions or otherwise change the regulatory framework in
a manner that would make mortgage financing unavailable or unattractive to potential property purchasers. If the availability
or attractiveness of mortgage financing is reduced or limited, many of our prospective customers may not be able to purchase our
properties and, as a result, our business, liquidity and results of operations could be adversely affected.
THE
PRACTICE OF PRE-SELLING PROJECTS MAY EXPOSE US TO SUBSTANTIAL LIABILITIES.
It
is common practice by property developers in China to pre-sell properties (while still under construction), which involves certain
risks. For example, we may fail to complete a property development that may have been fully or partially pre-sold, which
would leave us liable to purchasers of pre-sold units for losses suffered by them without adequate resources to pay the liability
if funds have been used on the project. In addition, if a pre-sold property development is not completed on time, the purchasers
of pre-sold units may be entitled to compensation for late delivery. If the delay extends beyond a certain period, the purchasers
may be entitled to terminate the pre-sale agreement and pursue a claim for damages that exceeds the amount paid and our ability
to recoup the resulting liability from future sales.
WE
ARE DEPENDENT ON THIRD-PARTY SUBCONTRACTORS, MANUFACTURERS, AND DISTRIBUTORS FOR ALL ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION
SERVICES, AND CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS. A DISCONTINUED SUPPLY OF SUCH SERVICES AND MATERIALS WILL ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR PROJECTS.
We
are dependent on third-party subcontractors, manufacturers, and distributors for all architecture, engineering and construction
services, and construction materials. A discontinued supply of such services and materials will adversely affect our construction
projects and the success of the Company.
WE
MAY BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY FLUCTUATIONS IN THE PRICE OF RAW MATERIALS AND SELLING PRICES OF OUR PROPERTIES.
The
land and raw materials that are used in our projects have experienced significant price fluctuations in the past. There is no
assurance that they will not be subject to future price fluctuations or pricing control. The land and raw materials that are used
in our projects may experience price volatility caused by events such as market fluctuations or changes in governmental programs.
The market price of land and raw materials may also experience significant upward adjustment, if, for instance, there is a material
under-supply or over-demand in the market. These price changes may ultimately result in increases in the selling prices of our
properties, and may, in turn, adversely affect our sales volume, sales, operating income, and net income.
WE
FACE INTENSE COMPETITION FROM OTHER REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS AND/OR LOGISTICS COMPANIES.
The
real estate and logistics industries in the PRC are both highly competitive. Many of our competitors are well capitalized and
have greater financial, marketing, and other resources than we do. Some of our competitors also have larger land banks, greater
economies of scale, broader name recognition, a longer track record, and more established relationships in certain markets. Competition
among property developers may result in increased costs for the acquisition of land for development, increased costs for raw materials,
shortages of skilled contractors, oversupply of properties, decrease in property prices in certain parts of the PRC, a slowdown
in the rate at which new buildings are approved and/or reviewed by the relevant government authorities and an increase in administrative
costs for hiring or retaining qualified personnel, any of which may adversely affect our business and financial condition. Furthermore,
property developers that are better capitalized than we are may be more competitive in acquiring land through the auction process.
If we cannot respond to changes in market conditions as promptly and effectively as our competitors or effectively compete for
land acquisition through the auction systems and acquire other factors of production, our business and financial condition will
be adversely affected.
OVER-SUPPLY
OF REAL ESTATE PROPERTIES COULD HAVE A MATERIAL ADVERSE AFFECT ON OUR RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
Most
of our assets consist of real estate properties within the premise of our Logistics Center. While our business will primarily
revolve around the services provided by the Logistics Center, we expect to sell and/or lease properties to other businesses to
generate revenue. Although we expect the value of our real estate properties to appreciate upon Yangluo Port’s obtaining
the approval of the “Free Trade Zone” status, risk of property over-supply is increasing in parts of China on a macro-level,
where property investment, trading and speculation have become overly active. We are exposed to the risk that in the event of
actual or perceived over-supply, property prices may fall drastically, and our revenue and profitability will be adversely affected.
If we cannot sell or lease our properties at a favorable price, we may not have the necessary capital resources to fully execute
our business plan and therefore our results of operations will be adversely affected.
WE
MAY NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT EXPERIENCE AS A COMPANY CONDUCTING STORAGE AND PROCESSING SERVICES, INFORMATION SERVICES AND LOGISTICS
FINANCING, OR IN OTHER AREAS REQUIRED FOR THE SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF OUR BUSINESS PLAN.
We
may not have sufficient experience as a company in conducting storage and processing services, information services, logistics
financing or other areas required for the successful implementation of our business plan. This may result in the Company
experiencing difficulty in adequately operating and growing its business. If our operating or management abilities
consistently perform below expectations, then our business is unlikely to thrive.
WE
ARE HEAVILY DEPENDENT UPON THE SERVICES OF EXPERIENCED PERSONNEL WHO POSSESS SKILLS THAT ARE VALUABLE IN OUR INDUSTRY, AND WE
MAY HAVE TO ACTIVELY COMPETE FOR THEIR SERVICES.
We
are heavily dependent upon our ability to attract, retain and motivate skilled personnel to serve our customers. Many of our personnel
possess skills that would be valuable to all companies engaged in our industry. Consequently, we expect that we will have to actively
compete for these employees. Some of our competitors may be able to pay our employees more than we are able to pay to retain them.
Our ability to profitably operate is substantially dependent upon our ability to locate, hire, train and retain our personnel.
There can be no assurance that we will be able to retain our current personnel, or that we will be able to attract and assimilate
other personnel in the future. If we are unable to effectively obtain and maintain skilled personnel, the development and quality
of our services could be materially impaired.
DEFAULTING
ON BANK LOANS COULD HAVE A MATERIAL ADVERSE EFFECT ON OUR RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
We
plan to develop a full-service logistics center using the properties we have obtained land-use rights to. To finance the development,
part of Company’s properties held for development and land lots under development have been pledged as collateral for financial
institution loans. As of December 31, 2018, we have an outstanding loan payable to China Construction Bank totaling $41,825,980.
The loan has a maturity date of May 29, 2020. The loan is a floating rate loan whose rate (2018: 6% per annum and 2017: 6% per
annum) is set at 5% above the over 5 years base borrowing rate stipulated by the People’s Bank of China. The secured bank
loan with China Construction Bank contains certain protective contractual provisions that limit our activities in order to protect
the lender. The risk of default may increase in the event of an economic downturn or due to our failure to successfully execute
our business plan. Defaulting on our bank loans could result in loss of our collateralized assets and cause a material adverse
effect on our results of operations.
WE
HAVE LIMITED INSURANCE COVERAGE AGAINST DAMAGES OR LOSS WE MIGHT SUFFER.
We
do not carry business interruption insurance and therefore any business disruption or natural disaster could result in substantial
damages or losses to us. In addition, there are certain types of losses (such as losses from forces of nature) that are generally
not insured because either they are uninsurable or insurance cannot be obtained on commercially reasonable terms. Should an uninsured
loss or a loss in excess of insured limits occur, our business could be materially adversely affected. If we were to suffer any
losses or damages to our properties, our business, financial condition and results of operations would be materially and adversely
affected.
OUR
OPERATING COMPANIES MUST COMPLY WITH ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION LAWS THAT COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR PROFITABILITY.
We
are required to comply with the environmental protection laws and regulations promulgated by the national and local governments
of the PRC. Some of these regulations govern the level of fees payable to government entities providing environmental protection
services and the prescribed standards relating to construction. Although construction technologies allow us to efficiently control
the level of pollution resulting from our construction process, due to the nature of our business, wastes are unavoidably generated
in the process. If we fail to comply with any of the environmental laws and regulations of the PRC, depending on the type and
severity of the violation, we may be subject to, among other things, warnings from relevant authorities, imposition of fines,
specific performance and/or criminal liability, forfeiture of profits made, or an order to close down our business operations
and suspension of relevant permits.
THE
OPERATING HISTORIES OF OUR OPERATING COMPANIES MAY NOT SERVE AS ADEQUATE BASES TO JUDGE OUR FUTURE PROSPECTS AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
The
operating history of Wuhan Newport may not provide a meaningful basis for evaluating our business following consummation of the
Second Share Exchange. We cannot guarantee that we can achieve profitability or that we will have net profit in the future.
We will encounter risks and difficulties that companies at a similar stage of development frequently experience, including the
potential failure to:
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working capital to support our development and construction;
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manage our expanding
operations and continue to meet customers’ demands;
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control of our expenses allowing us to realize anticipated income growth;
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and modify our property development, sales, and business strategies as needed;
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any future acquisitions; and
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anticipate and adapt
to changing conditions in the real estate industry resulting from changes in government regulations, mergers and acquisitions
involving our competitors, technological developments and other significant competitive and market dynamics.
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If
we are not successful in addressing any or all of the foregoing risks, our business may be materially and adversely affected.
WE
MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY EXECUTE OUR BUSINESS STRATEGY, WHICH COULD HAVE A MATERIAL ADVERSE EFFECT ON OUR BUSINESS AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
Since
China is a large and diverse market, consumer trends and demands can vary significantly by region and Wuhan Newport’s experience
in the markets in which it currently operates may not be applicable in other parts of China. As a result, we may not be able to
leverage Wuhan Newport’s experience to fully execute our business strategy and plan. When we enter new markets, we may face
intense competition from companies with greater experience or a more established presence in the targeted geographical areas or
from other companies with similar business strategies. Therefore, we may not be able to adequately grow our sales due to intense
competitive pressures and/or the substantial costs involved.
OUR
FAILURE TO EFFECTIVELY MANAGE GROWTH MAY CAUSE A DISRUPTION OF OUR OPERATIONS RESULTING IN THE FAILURE TO GENERATE REVENUE AT
THE LEVELS WE EXPECT.
In
order to maximize potential growth in Wuhan Newport’s current and potential markets, we believe that we must be able to
sell our properties and obtain clients to use the services provided by our Logistics Center to ensure the sustainable development
capability of the Company and to maintain our operations. This strategy may place a significant strain on our management and our
operational, accounting, and information systems. We expect that we will need to continue to improve our financial controls, operating
procedures, and management information systems. We will also need to effectively train, motivate, and manage our employees. Our
failure to effectively manage our operations could prevent us from generating the revenues we expect and therefore have a material
adverse effect on the results of our operations.
WE
MAY NEED ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEES TO MEET OUR OPERATIONAL NEEDS.
Our
future success also depends upon our ability to attract and retain highly qualified personnel. We may need to hire additional
managers and employees with industry experience from time to time, and our success will be highly dependent on our ability to
attract and retain skilled management personnel and other employees. There can be no assurance that we will be able to attract
or retain highly qualified personnel. Competition for skilled personnel in the real estate and logistics industries is significant.
This competition may make it more difficult and expensive to attract, hire and retain qualified managers and employees.
WE
WILL INCUR SIGNIFICANT COSTS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH UNITED STATES CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND ACCOUNTING REQUIREMENTS.
We
will incur significant costs associated with our public company reporting requirements, costs associated with newly applicable
corporate governance requirements, including requirements under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and other rules implemented by
the SEC. We expect all of these applicable rules and regulations to significantly increase our legal and financial compliance
costs and to make some activities more time consuming and costly. We also expect that these applicable rules and regulations may
make it more difficult and more expensive for us to obtain director and officer liability insurance and we may be required to
accept reduced policy limits and coverage or incur substantially higher costs to obtain the same or similar coverage. As a result,
it may be more difficult for us to attract or retain qualified individuals to serve on our board of directors or as executive
officers. We cannot predict or estimate the amount of additional costs we may incur or the timing of such costs.