UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act 1934
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): May 28, 2012
China HGS Real Estate, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
| Florida | 001-34864 | 33-0961490 |
| (State of Incorporation) | (Commission File No.) |
(IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
6 Xinghan Road, 19th Floor, Hanzhong City
Shaanxi Province, PRC 723000
(Address Of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(86) 091-62622612
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, is Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On May 28, 2012, China HGS Real Estate, Inc. (the “Company”), through Shaanxi Guangsha Investment and Development Group Co., Ltd. (“Guangsha”), a company that the Company controls through a series of contractual arrangements, entered into an employment contract (the “Employment Contract”) with Mr. Wei (Samuel) Shen to serve as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. The appointment of Mr. Shen was unanimously approved by the Company’s Board of Directors on May 28, 2012.
The term of the Employment Contract is for one year and will expire on May 27, 2013. Upon expiration of the Employment Contract, the parties may agree on the renewal and enter into a new employment contract. Pursuant to the Employment Contract, Mr. Shen will receive a monthly salary of RMB60,000 (approximately US$9,500) and an annual discretional bonus up to RMB180,000 (approximately US$28,000). Mr. Shen is also entitled to 100,000 shares of restricted common stock of the Company at the end of the term, subject to his continuing employment with the Company. According to the Employment Contract, the Company may terminate the employment with Mr. Shen for causes defined in the Employment Contract with thirty days’ advance written notice. Under certain circumstances provided in the Employment Contract, the Company may elect to pay an additional month’s salary to replace its written notice advancement obligation. Mr. Shen may terminate the employment with the Company by giving a ninety-day advance written notice to the Company. The Employment Contract also contains covenants regarding non-competition and confidentiality.
Mr. Shen, age 34, has been a Vice President for Finance, of the Company since November 2011. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Shen was a Director at Bluehill Investment Advisory Group, a Canada-PRC based consulting firm, where he helped several U.S. and Canadian listed Chinese companies with their financial reporting, internal control implementation, and SOX compliance training. From 2006 to 2011, Mr. Shen served as an Audit Assurance Manager at MSCM LLP, Toronto, where he managed audit engagements for U.S. and Canadian public companies in real estate, health care, manufacturing, and IT industries. Mr. Shen holds both Chartered Accountant and Certified Public Accountant designations and is experienced with financial reporting under IFRS, U.S. and Canadian GAAP. Mr. Shen holds a Master of Management and Accounting from the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto. Mr. Shen earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Mathematics from McMaster University and a Bachelor of Commerce in International Trade from Shanghai University.
Mr. Shen has no family relationships with any of the executive officers or directors of the Company. There have been no transactions in the past two years to which the Company or any of its subsidiaries was or is to be a party, in which Mr. Shen had, or will have, a direct or indirect material interest.
On May 28, 2012, Mr. Xiaojun Zhu resigned from his position as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Upon resignation, Mr. Zhu continues to serve as President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company.
A copy of the Employment Contract is attached as Exhibit 10.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
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On May 29, 2012, the Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of Mr. Shen as set forth in Item 5.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K. A copy of the press release is filed with this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
| 10.1 | Employment Contract, dated May 28, 2012. | |
| 99.1 | Press Release, dated May 29, 2012 |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| China HGS Real Estate, Inc. | ||
| By: | /s/Xiaojun Zhu | |
| Name: | Xiaojun Zhu | |
| Title: | President and Chief Executive Officer | |
Dated: May 29, 2012
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Exhibit Index
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
| 10.1 | Employment Contract, dated May 28, 2012. | |
| 99.1 | Press Release, dated May 29, 2012 |
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English Translation
of
Labor Contract
This Labor Contract (this “Contract”) is entered into in Hanzhong, Shaanxi on May 28, 2012 by and between:
Party A: Shaanxi Guangsha Investment Development Group Co., Ltd.
Address: Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province
Legal Representative: Xiaojun Zhu, Chairman
Party B: Wei Shen
Address: 5953 Shelford terrace, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
ID Card/Passport Number £ QJ013424
| Chapter 1 | General Provisions |
| 1. | Pursuant to the Labor Law of the People’s Republic of China, the Labor Contract Law of the People’s Republic of China and other relevant provisions, the Parties hereto have, after mutual discussions and consultations and careful consideration and adequate communications and understanding, reached the following terms and conditions: |
| Chapter 2 | Term |
| 2. | This Contract has a fixed term, which is one year commencing from May 28, 2012 (hereinafter, the “Initiation Date”) and ending on May 27, 2013. |
| 3. | The probationary period is three months, commencing from the Initiation Date and ending on May 28, 2012. During the probationary period, if Party B fails to meet Party A’s work requirements, Party A shall have the right to terminate the Contract at any time. Party A is responsible for evaluate Party B’s performance and capabilities in order to make sure whether he is competent or not and eventually decide whether to terminate this Contract during the probationary period or not. After the Contract is terminated pursuant to this provision, neither Party shall be obligated to the other any longer, unless specifically agreed otherwise and except for the provisions regarding the confidentiality and non-compete agreement in Articles 20 and 21 hereof. |
| 4. | Upon expiration of the Contract, the Parties may agree on the renewal and enter into a new labor contract. |
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| Chapter 3 | Scope of Work |
| 5. | According to Party A’s work requirements, Party B agrees to assume the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) (to carry out works relating to the listed company) . With respect to Party B’s job duties, work assignments, responsibility goals, job disciplines, relevant management policies, etc., the rules formulated by Party A for that job and other relevant provisions shall apply, including but not limited to: |
| 5.1. | To formulate and implement the relevant policies, procedures and strategic goals, so as to attract new capital and ensure the realization of the Company’s financing goals; |
| 5.2. | To carry out strategic acquisitions, funding management, public offerings, etc. according to the Board’s requirements; |
| 5.3. | To be responsible for roadshows and liaison works for the Company’s investors and to participate in investor meetings and conferences as may be required; |
| 5.4. | To establish and maintain a strong financial reporting system and a strict internal control system; |
| 5.5. | To supervise financial activities so as to ensure the realization of the Company’s business goals; |
| 5.6. | To be responsible for development and submission of financial reports in accordance with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission requirements and for liaison with the Company’s auditors and securities attorney regarding filing and reporting requirements; |
| 5.7. | To establish a mechanism that can accurately resolve financial issues; |
| 5.8. | To establish a mechanism that can lower costs and improve work efficiency; |
| 5.9. | To participate in the Company’s financial plans; |
| 5.10. | To participate in the Company’s business and strategic development plans; |
| 5.11. | To provide comments to the executive management team and the Board from financial perspectives; |
| 5.12. | To prepare for annual audits; |
| 5.13. | To be responsible for completing the organization and accounting works for annual audits; |
| 5.14. | To develop corporate governance policies and procedures; |
| 5.15. | To prepare consolidated financial statements including footnotes |
| 5.16. | to prepare MD&A for inclusion in SEC filings; |
| 5.17. | To prepare forecasts and budgets as may be required; |
| 5.18. | To sign off on financial statements and regulatory filings; |
| 5.19. | To meet with company management and visit the Company’s facilities as may be required; |
| 5.20. | To take phone calls from the financial community and investors; |
| 5.21. | To prepare and file any appropriate state and Federal withholding and tax filings; and |
| 5.22. | Other duties to be specified by the Board and other activities appropriate to the responsibilities of being the Chief Financial Officer |
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| 6. | Both Parties agree that Party A shall have the right to make adjustments to Party B’s job type, position, title, job duties and place to work at, based on its business needs, Party B’s capabilities or job performance or other actual situations and the principles of good faith and reasonableness. |
| Chapter 4 | Party B’s Obligations |
| 7. | Party B agrees that, in addition to the obligations and responsibilities set forth herein, he shall also: |
| 7.1. | Within the specified work hours, contribute his time, energy and skills exclusively in fulfilling the obligations set forth herein and effectively performing his duties, in order to exert his best efforts to ensure the successful completion of Party’s assignments; and |
| 7.2. | Comply with the provisions of this Contract, Party A’s internal rules and policies and relevant laws and regulations, fulfill his duties to Party A, and not to engage in any activities that harm Party A’s interests or to abuse his position or duties at Party A to directly or indirectly seek personal benefits. |
| Chapter 5 | Work Hours, Labor Protection and Work Conditions |
| 8. | Party B’s work hours shall be mainly for the purpose of meeting the needs of the listed company, for which Party A is obligated to coordinate as the case may be. |
| 9. | Party A shall provide Party B with proper work conditions and facilities and labor protection up to the State’s standards. Party B shall comply with Party A’s labor safety policies. |
| 10. | Party A is responsible for arranging education and trainings to Party B with respect to professional skills, labor safety and hygiene policies and the Company’s articles of association. |
| 11. | Party A shall reimburse Party B’s business travel, entertainment and other expenses incurred for work purposes, for which Party B is obligated to completely provide supporting voucher documents. |
| Chapter 6 | Remunerations |
| 12. | Party B’s remunerations in cash in the amount of RMB900,000 Yuan include monthly cash payments and the bonus portion. |
| 12.1. | Monthly payments. Party A will deposit the RMB 60,000 due for each month on the first day of the next month to a personal account designated by Party B in PRC. |
| 12.2. | Bonus. Party A shall pay to Party B an annual bonus in the amount of RMB180,000, payable at the end of the term of this Contract, subject to Party A’s Compensation Committee’s satisfaction of Party B’s annual performance review. |
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| 12.3. | Stock. Party A shall cause 100,000 restricted shares of China HGS Real Estate, Inc. to be issued to Party B upon expiration of this contract, vesting in full immediately, based upon Party B’s continuing employment with Party A. |
| Chapter 7 | Insurance, Benefits and Holidays |
| 13. | Party A shall buy the public company directors and officers insurance for Party B in the amount of US$ 2 million. |
| 14. | Party B shall be entitled to the public holidays and statutory holidays. |
| Chapter 8 | Labor Disciplines |
| 15. | Party B shall comply with Party A’s lawfully formulated labor disciplines and the Company’s articles of association, strictly abide by Party A’s instructions and decisions, safeguard all the assets of Party A and observe professional ethics. |
| 16. | If Party B violates any relevant laws, labor disciplines or the Company’s articles of association or Code of Conduct (a copy of which Code of Conduct has been provided to Party B and receipt of which is hereby acknowledged) which results in any economic losses to Party A, Party A may impose penalties on Party A pursuant to the relevant provisions. |
| 17. | In the event of any economic losses caused to Party A due to Party B’s violation of relevant laws, labor disciplines or the Company’s articles of association, Party A has the right to claim compensation from Party B for the losses. |
| 18. | Party A has the right to make reasonable modifications to the labor disciplines and the Company’s articles of association according to its business needs, provided that Party A shall inform Party B in the forms regarded as proper by Party A, which forms include but not limited to notification, public announcement, e-mail and memorandum. |
| 19. | Party B’s any concurrent position at any other enterprise or organization during the period of his employment with Party A shall be subject to Party A’s acceptance. All service inventions, creations, developments, designs, renovations, production results made by Party B during the period of his employment shall be owned by Party A, and all intellectual property rights obtained therefrom, including but not limited to patent rights, copyrights and non-patent technologies, shall be owned by Party A. |
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| Chapter 9 | Confidentiality Obligations |
| 20. | Party B shall keep confidential Party A’s proprietary information and confidential information concerning Party A and its subsidiaries and affiliates and its and their respective businesses including without limitation, confidential information regarding suppliers, customers, products, and marketing and pricing data, as long as such information is not publicly disclosed, except as required either by law or by a court of competent jurisdiction, and shall comply with Party A’s relevant confidentiality policies. Unless as required either by law or by a court of competent jurisdiction or subject to prior written consent from Party A, Party B shall not use, or disclose to any third party, any materials or information of Party A. |
| 21. | Non-compete. During the term of Party B’s engagement hereunder and for a term of one year following termination, Party B shall not initiate, directly or indirectly, on his own behalf or on behalf of any person, contact with any person who is or was a customer of Party A within the twelve (12) month period preceding the termination of Party B’s engagement hereunder, or who was a prospective customer of Party A with whom Party B had dealings with in the twelve (12) month period preceding the termination of Party B’s engagement, for the purpose of conducting any business which is the same as or which competes with any part of the business of Party A with which Party B was involved. |
| 22. | Party B agrees that Party A shall, according to any reasonable operational needs, whether direct or indirect, have the right to disclose Party B’s personal information, including but not limited to his name, address, nationality, position, salary, bank account, this Contract and the renewals and changes thereof. |
| Chapter 10 | Change, Termination and Extension of the Labor Contract |
| 23. | If any laws and regulations applicable for this Contract is amended, the corresponding portions hereof or annexes hereto shall be amended accordingly. In the event of any material change to, or any conflict with relevant Chinese laws and regulations by, any objective condition on which the entry into the Contract was based, which makes the performance of the Contract impossible, the Parties may, after friendly consultation, change the relevant portions of the Contract pursuant to the relevant laws and regulations. |
| 24. | The Parties may terminate this Contract by way of a written form, through reaching consensus after consultation. |
| 25. | In the occurrence of following circumstances, Party A has the right to unilaterally terminate this Contract without a prior written notice, provided that Party A shall inform Party B of such termination decision, and the termination shall take effect immediately: |
| 25.1. | Party B materially violates the Company’s labor disciplines or rules and policies (including but not limited to labor disciplines and the Company’s articles of association); |
| 25.2. | Party B commits gross negligence (including but not limited to the duties set forth in Article 7 hereof) or engages in malpractices for selfish ends, thereby causing material losses to Party A; |
| 25.3. | Party B establishes employment relationship concurrently with any other employer, thereby causing material impact on the completion of Party A’s work assignments; |
| 25.4. | Party B uses such means as fraud, coercion or taking advantage of other’s unfavorable position to cause the execution or change of the Contract by Party A against its genuine will, thus leading to the void of the Contract; |
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| 25.5. | Party B is held criminally liable pursuant to the law. |
| 26. | Under any of the following circumstances, Party A may terminate this Contract by giving Party B either a 30-day prior written notice or an additional one month’s salary: |
| 26.1. | Upon expiration of the statutory period of medical treatment and recovery after an illness or non-work-related injury suffered by Party B, he is either unable to perform his original job or incompetent for any other job otherwise arranged by Party A; |
| 26.2. | Party B is incompetent, and remains incompetent after training or adjustment of his job position, to comply with the provisions hereof or the standard work requirements specified by Party A; or |
| 26.3. | In the event of any material change to any objective condition on which the entry into the Contract was based, which makes the performance of the Contract impossible and the Parties unable to reach an agreement through consultation in connection with the necessary changes to the Contract. |
| 27. | “Any material change to any objective condition” referred to in Article 22 shall include but not limited to circumstances when: |
| 27.1. | Party A is merged by any other enterprise or organization, or any critical portion of Party A’s assets is sold or transferred to any other enterprise or third party; |
| 27.2. | There is any material adjustment to Party A’s business strategies or any material change to its business environment; |
| 27.3. | Party A encounters a substantial business hardship; |
| 27.4. | Party A enters into an improvement and rectification stage or its production and operation enter into a complete or partial stagnation stage; |
| 27.5. | Party A announces bankruptcy, dissolution or liquidation; |
| 27.6. | According to its business development or the actual market situation, Party A decides to end any research and development directly related to Party B’s job; and |
| 27.7. | Either or both of the Parties are unable to perform this Contract under any law or regulation newly enacted by the Government. |
| 28. | During the Contract term, Party B has the right to resign and terminate the Contract, provided that he shall give a 90-day prior written notice to Party A. |
| 29. | If Party A is: (i) threatened to be bankrupt; (ii) under poor management or substantial hardship as to its business operation; (iii) changing any of its lines of production, making any significant technical innovation or adjusting its business models, and still need to cut the job after changing the labor contract; or (iv) faced with any other case in which the labor contract cannot be performed due to any material change to the objective economic condition on which the conclusion of the labor contract was based, Party A shall explain to, and seek understanding from, the employee, and may cut the job and termination this Contract after having reported to the relevant labor administration department. |
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| 30. | Immediately upon termination of the Contract, Party B shall cease its engagement in any activities in Party A’s name or complete any business as Party A so requested, and shall settle all the accounts. Party B shall, within 3 days of the termination hereof, return all of Party A’s assets that are in Party B’s possession and deliver all the documents and files (including but not limited to any written documents and electronic documents). Party A will handle the departure formalities for Party B after Party A’s confirmation and issue a departure consent letter. If Party B fails to complete the said transfer formalities, Party A may refuse to handle the departure formalities for Party B. |
| Chapter 11 | Economic Compensation and Indemnification |
| 31. | If Party B terminates this Contract in violation of any provisions hereof, he shall, pursuant to the provisions of laws and regulations, compensate for the losses caused to Party A due to such termination. |
| 32. | If Party A bears the cost for any training, it may request Party B to enter into an agreement prior to the provision of the training to Party B to agree upon the service term. If Party B resigns in violation of such service term, he shall indemnify such training cost pursuant to the agreement at the time of his resignation. |
| Chapter 12 | Resolution of Labor Disputes |
| 33. | Any dispute arising from the interpretation and performance hereof shall be resolved through friendly consultation by the Parties. If such friendly consultation fails, either or both of the Parties may, within one year of the occurrence of the dispute, submit it for arbitration by a labor dispute arbitration committee having jurisdiction over the dispute. In case the Parties have no disagreement as to the arbitral award rendered by such labor dispute arbitration commission, such arbitral award is final and binding upon the Parties. In case the Parties refuse to accept the arbitration award made by that labor dispute arbitration committee, they may file an action with a court of jurisdiction. |
| Chapter 13 | Miscellaneous |
| 34. | The labor disciplines provided to Party B, which he has known and agreed to comply with, shall have the same legal effect as this Contract. In the case of any conflict between the labor disciplines and this Contract, this Contract shall prevail. | |
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35. | The invalidity or non-enforceability of any provision shall not affect the validity of any other provisions hereof. |
| 36. | Either Party’s failure to perform, or delay in performance of, any of the rights hereunder shall not constitute a waiver of such right. |
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| 37. | In the case of any discrepancy between this Contract and any related laws and regulations, the provisions of such laws and regulations shall prevail. |
| 38. | This Contract shall become effective upon signing and affixation of seals by both Parties on the date first written above. |
| Party A: | Party B:Wei Shen |
| By:/s/Xiaojun Zhu | By:/s/Wei Shen |
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Exhibit 99.1
China HGS Appoints Samuel Shen as Chief Financial Officer
HANZHONG, China, May 29, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- China HGS Real Estate Inc. (HGSH) ("China HGS" or "the Company"), one of the largest residential and commercial property developers in China's southern Shaanxi Province, today announced the appointment of Wei ("Samuel") Shen as its Chief Financial Officer, effective May 29, 2012.
Samuel Shen has been a Vice President of Finance for the Company since November 2011. From September 2011 to his appointment, Mr. Shen was Managing Director at Bluehill Investment Advisory Group, a North American and People's Republic of China based consulting firm, where he helped several U.S.- and Canadian-listed Chinese companies with financial reporting, internal control implementation, and SOX compliance training. From 2006 to 2011, Mr. Shen was an Audit Assurance Manager at MSCM LLP in Toronto, where he managed audit engagements for U.S. and Canadian public companies in real estate, health care, manufacturing, and IT industries. Mr. Shen is fluent in English and Chinese.
Mr. Shen holds a Master of Management and Accounting from the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto. He has reporting experience under IFRS, U.S. and Canadian GAAP and holds both Chartered Accountant Canada and Certified Public Accountant designations.
"I am very pleased that Samuel accepts the appointment as the Chief Financial Officer and joins our management team. As a young public company in the U.S. capital market, we are in need of talent such as Samuel. We believe that Samuel's previous experience working with established U.S.-listed Chinese companies will help the Company in further strengthening our corporate governance and internal controls," said Mr. Xiaojun Zhu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of China HGS. "We also expect Samuel to be an effective liaison between the Company and our shareholders and help our investors to gain a better understanding of the Company. We believe that Samuel will be a valuable addition to our leadership team as we execute our business strategies and create value for shareholders."
About China HGS Real Estate Inc:
China HGS Real Estate Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary, Shaanxi Guangsha Investment and Development Group Co., Ltd., has specialized since 1995 in real estate development in China's third-tier and fourth-tier cities. The Company's real estate properties include multi-layer, sub-high-rise, and high-rise apartment buildings. The Company possesses the national Grade-I real estate qualification and was ranked as the No. 1 property developer in Hanzhong, Shaanxi Province in terms of market share in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011.
Forward-looking Statements:
This press release contains certain statements that may include 'forward-looking statements'. All statements other than statements of historical fact included herein are 'forward-looking statements'. These forward looking statements are often identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as 'believes,' 'expects' or similar expressions, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and these expectations may prove to be incorrect. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including those discussed in the Company's periodic reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on its website http://www.sec.gov. All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these factors. Other than as required under the securities laws, the Company does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements.
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