UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549   

 

FORM 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of September 2014

 

Commission File Number: 001-35755

 

CIS ACQUISITION LTD.

 

89 Udaltsova Street, Suite 84

Moscow, Russia, 119607

Telephone: (917) 514-1310
(Address of Principal Executive Office)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F x Form 40-F ¨

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ¨

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes ¨ No x

 

If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-_______________.

 

 
 

 

IMPORTANT NOTICES

 

This Current Report on Form 6-K, including the exhibits contained herein, contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Other than statements of historical facts, all statements included in this report regarding Elite Ride Limited (“Elite”), and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Delta Advanced Materials Limited, a Hong Kong company (“Delta”), as well as Delta’s four wholly-owned operating subsidiaries in the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”): Jiangsu Yangtze Delta Fine Chemical Co., Ltd (“Jiangsu Delta”), Jiangsu Zhengxin New Material Research and Development Co., Ltd (“Jiangsu Zhengxin”), Jiangsu Delta Logistics Co., Ltd (“Jiangsu Logistics”), and Binhai Deda Chemical Co., Ltd (“Binhai Deda”). Unless otherwise specified or required by context, references to “we,” “Delta,” “Delta Companies,” “our” and “us” refer collectively to Elite, Delta, Jiangsu Delta, Jiangsu Zhengxin, Jiangsu Logistics and Binhai Deda. Further, references to CIS’s strategy, future operations, future financial position, prospects, plans and objectives of management, as well as statements, other than statements of historical facts, regarding the Delta Companies’ industry, are forward-looking statements. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “predict,” “project,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. The acquisition parties may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements, and investors should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. Actual results or events could differ materially from the plans, intentions and expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements made by the acquisition parties. Important factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements, include among others: changing principles of generally accepted accounting principles; outcomes of government reviews, inquiries, investigations and related litigation; compliance with government regulations; legislation or regulatory environments, requirements or changes adversely affecting the pharmaceutical benefits management and related services industry; fluctuations in customer demand; management of rapid growth; changes in government policy; overall economic conditions and local market economic conditions; the Delta Companies’ ability to expand through strategic acquisitions and establishment of new locations; and geopolitical events. Further, the forward-looking statements do not reflect the potential impact of any future acquisitions, mergers, dispositions, joint ventures, collaborations or investments made by the acquisition parties. Neither CIS nor the Delta Companies assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

 

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

 

On September 16, 2014, a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) was entered into by and among CIS Acquisition Ltd., a British Virgin Islands Company (“CIS”), Elite Ride Limited, a British Virgin Islands Company (“Elite”) and Delta Advanced Materials Limited, a Hong Kong company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Elite and the shareholders of Elite.

 

Acquisition of Elite

 

Upon the closing of the transaction as contemplated in the Purchase Agreement, CIS will acquire all of the shares held by the shareholders of Elite (the “Acquisition”). Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, all holders of shares of Elite will exchange their shares of Elite for shares of CIS as more fully described below. As a result, following the Acquisition, the Delta Companies will become wholly-owned subsidiaries of CIS.

 

Acquisition Consideration

 

The holders (the “Elite Shareholders”) of all of the outstanding shares of Elite (the “Elite Shares”) immediately prior to or at the time of closing shall sell, convey, transfer, assign each of their Elite Shares to CIS which shall issue to the Elite Shareholders an aggregate of 6,060,000 ordinary shares of CIS, par value $0.0001 per share (“CIS Common Stock”) as payment for the Elite Shares (the “Purchase Price”). The Purchase Price shall be paid as follows: (i) 4,560,000 shares of CIS Common Stock shall be issued at closing; plus (ii) an additional 1,500,000 shares of CIS Common Stock shall be issued and placed in escrow pursuant to an Escrow Agreement and released based upon the meeting of certain net income performance targets as specified in the Purchase Agreement and summarized below (the “Earnout Payment Shares”).

 

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The Earnout Payment Shares, if any, will be issued as follows: (a) 500,000 shares shall be issued if the Company achieves Adjusted Net Income of at least $8 million for the period starting July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015; (b) 500,000 shares shall be issued if the Company achieves Adjusted Net Income of at least $9.2 million for the period starting July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016; (c) 500,000 shares shall be issued if the Company achieves Adjusted Net Income of at least $10.6 million for the period starting July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017 (collectively, the “Net Income Targets”). Further, during the thirteen (13) months post-closing, all material acquisitions made by the Company must be accretive to Company earnings. A “material acquisition” is an acquisition that would, when comparing the most recent annual financial statements of each company, result in a change of 5% or more to the Company’s revenue, net income, total liabilities or total assets. To be “accretive”, an acquisition must be acquired at a P/E ratio that is at a 20% discount to the P/E ratio at which the Company is trading (based on the last sales price) on the day prior to the date that the definitive agreement for the acquisition is signed. The Net Income Targets are to be met on an all-or-nothing basis, and there shall be no partial awards.

 

Concurrently with the Acquisition, CIS will issue 500,000 shares of CIS Common Stock to Kyle Shostak and CIS Acquisition Holding Co. Ltd. (collectively, the “CIS Sponsor”), proportionally in accordance with their ownership in CIS.

 

Value Rachet

 

If the 10 trading day volume weighted average price of the CIS Common Stock (the “VWAP”) is lower than $5.00 per share on the principal stock exchange on which such stock is traded on the earlier to occur of (i) the 395th day after the closing and (ii) the 30th day after the SEC declares a registration statement filed by CIS effective during the first 12 months after the closing,  then CIS will issue the CIS Sponsor, proportionally in accordance with their respective share ownership in CIS, an additional number of shares of CIS Common Stock equal to  (i) (a) $5.00 minus the VWAP, divided by the VWAP, multiplied by (ii) the lesser of (a) 1,500,000 and (b) the total number of shares of CIS Common Stock owned by CIS Sponsor on such date. The total number of CIS Common Stock will be reduced by the number of shares CIS Sponsor sells during 13 months post-closing.

 

Arrangement with Respect to Proceeds of CIS’ Public Warrants and CIS Sponsor Warrants

 

CIS has agreed that in the event that there is any exercise of CIS Public Warrants which were issued in CIS’ initial public offering or the warrants to purchase CIS Common Stock issued to any CIS Sponsor, any proceeds of such exercise shall be paid to certain shareholders of Elite. CIS will not retain any portion of the proceeds of such exercise.

 

Call Agreement

 

CIS and the CIS Sponsor agreed to enter into a Call Agreement (the “Call Agreement”) mutually acceptable to CIS, Elite and the CIS Sponsor pursuant to which CIS shall be permitted, between the 360 th and 390 th after the closing date, to require the CIS Sponsor to sell to it, at a price of $5.00 per share, up to 1,500,000 shares of CIS Common Stock.

 

Amendment to CIS Placement Warrants

 

In connection with the Acquisition, the CIS Sponsor shall amend the 4,500,000 CIS Placement Warrants owned by the CIS Sponsor to provide that such warrants may be redeemed in the event CIS Common Stock trades at a price of $17.50 per share for a period of ten (10) consecutive trading days and that such warrants may not be exercised on a cashless basis.

 

Representations; Covenants

 

Each of the parties to the Purchase Agreement has made customary representations to the other parties to the Purchase Agreement.

 

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Elite and Delta have covenanted: (i) except for the sale and/or issuance of any Elite Shares and other actions to be taken by Delta and/or Elite to effectuate the restructuring of debt owned by previously existing private equity firms, Elite, Delta and Delta’s subsidiaries shall conduct the business in all material respects in the ordinary course, consistent with past practices, and shall not enter into any material transactions without the prior written consent of CIS, and shall use commercially reasonable efforts to preserve intact its business relationships with employees, clients, suppliers and other third parties; (ii) to notify CIS of certain events; (iii) to file certain reports with the SEC and provide any information requested by CIS or its representatives in connection with any filing with the SEC; (iv) to provide additional information or financial statements requested by CIS; (v) to maintain the exclusivity and confidentiality of discussions and negotiations related to the Acquisition; (vi) to use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain certain consents as promptly as practicable; (vii) to deliver to CIS the consolidated financial statements of Delta as of and for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2012, 2013 and 2014; (viii) that Elite or its affiliates shall purchase by no later than the closing date, 500,000 shares of CIS’s Class A shares from public shareholders; (ix) that Elite will have (a) indebtedness for borrowed money not in excess of $85,000,000 as of the Closing Date, (b) no shareholder indebtedness (c) trade and other payables not in excess of $40,000,000, (d) advances from customers not in excess of $2,000,000, (e) tax and deferred tax liabilities not in excess of $2,500,000, (f) dividend payable of $35,000,000 and (g) not less than $7,500,000 in unrestricted cash on the balance sheet post dividend; and (x) that Elite and Delta shall promptly as reasonably practical provide CIS with information reasonably requested for inclusion in a Report of Foreign Private Issuer on Form 6-K to be filed with the SEC.

 

CIS has covenanted to: (i) conduct its business in all material respects in the ordinary course, consistent with past practices, and shall not enter into any material transactions without the prior written consent of Delta; (ii) conduct its business in compliance with applicable laws in all material respects and to preserve intact its business organization; (iii) make appropriate arrangements to cause the funds in the trust account to be disbursed in accordance with the Investment Management Trust Agreement, dated as of December 18, 2012, between CIS and the American Stock Transfer & Trust Company; (iv) make such notice and other filings and obtain any consents, approvals, or authorizations required by federal, state and foreign securities laws for CIS to consummate the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement and additional agreements named therein to which CIS is named as a party; (v) to comply with each of the agreements entered into in connection with an initial public offering of CIS Common Stock and shall use commercially reasonable efforts to have filed and have one or more registration statements declared effective by the SEC registering the exercise of the public warrants issued as part of the units sold in CIS’s IPO and registering for resale the securities, and the securities underlying such securities, of CIS outstanding immediately prior to CIS’s IPO, in each case within six (6) months from the Closing Date; and (vi) to register the CIS Common Stock in accordance with the Registration Rights Agreement, by and among CIS and the holders of Elite (the “Registration Rights Agreement”).

 

All parties have covenanted to: (i) maintain the confidentiality of certain information; (ii) provide access to company information; (iii) injunctive relief as to certain restrictive covenants; (iv) use commercially reasonable efforts to consummate and implement expeditiously each of the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement; (v) mutual notification of certain matters; and (vi) comply with certain tax related matters.

 

Conditions to Closing

 

The obligation of each party to complete the Acquisition and the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement are conditioned, among other things, upon the satisfaction of the following conditions: (i) no provision of any applicable law, and no order shall prohibit or impose any condition on the consummation of the Closing; (ii) there shall not be pending any action brought by a third-party non-affiliate to enjoin or otherwise restrict the consummation of the Closing; (iii) holders of not less than 12.5% of the IPO Shares ( as defined in CIS’s Amended and Restated Memorandum and Article of Association) shall have agreed to convert from Class A Shares to Class C Shares (each as defined in CIS’s Amended and Restated Articles of Association) in connection with the Closing; (iv) all authorizations, approvals and permits required to be obtained from or made with any authority in order to consummate the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement shall have been obtained or made; and (v) each party shall have entered into and delivered a counterpart signature page of each additional agreement required under the Purchase Agreement.

 

The obligation of CIS to consummate the Acquisition is conditioned, among other things, upon the satisfaction, or the waiver at CIS’s sole and absolute discretion, of the following further conditions: (i) Delta having duly performed in all material respects all of its obligations under the Purchase Agreement at or prior to the Closing Date; (ii) certain representations and warranties are true and correct in all respects; and (iii) no material adverse effect shall have occurred since the date of the Purchase Agreement.

 

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The obligations of Delta and Elite to consummate the Acquisition are conditioned, among other things, upon the satisfaction, or the waiver at Delta and Elite’s sole and absolute discretion, of the following further conditions: (i) CIS having duly performed in all material respects all of its obligations under the Purchase Agreement at or prior to the Closing Date; (ii) the representations and warranties of CIS contained in the Purchase Agreement and in any certificate or other writing delivered by CIS pursuant thereto, disregarding all qualifications and expectations contained therein relating to materiality and material adverse effect shall be true and correct in all material respects at and as of the Closing Date; (iii) no material adverse effect shall have occurred since the date of the Purchase Agreement; (iv) on the Closing Date, CIS shall have filed an application covering all shares of CIS Common Stock, including the Earnout Payment Shares, to be issued to the Elite Shareholders to approve such shares on The NASDAQ Capital Market, and CIS not having received any notice of delisting from the NASDAQ Capital Market; (v) CIS having at least $5,000,000 in cash at the Closing, after payment of any and all expenses of CIS incurred prior to the Closing Date; and (vi) Delta having received approval of the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement and to the restructuring of certain debt owned by the previously existing private equity firms.

 

Indemnification; Escrow of Closing Payment

 

If Elite violates, misrepresents or breaches any of its representations, warranties, and covenants, it has agreed to certain indemnification. For that purpose, of the indemnification, an aggregate of 1,500,000 shares are being held in escrow for a period of 12 months following the Merger in order to satisfy any indemnification obligations of Elite. These 1,500,000 shares are the shares that are being held in escrow until CIS meets certain income thresholds. If CIS violates, misrepresent or breaches any of its representations, warranties, and covenants, it has agreed to indemnify the Elite stockholders up to $1,000,000. For purposes of the indemnification provisions of the Agreement, each share included in the Closing Payment will be deemed to be worth $10.40. However, no party shall be entitled to indemnification until the aggregate amount of Losses equals at least $100,000.

 

Termination

 

In the event that the Closing of the transactions contemplated under the Purchase Agreement has not occurred by September 21, 2014 (the “Outside Closing Date”), Delta, Elite or CIS shall have the right, at its sole option, to terminate the Purchase Agreement without liability to the other parties by giving written notice to the other parties at any time after the Outside Closing Date. Should the Purchase Agreement be terminated under such circumstances, each party shall be responsible for paying all of its own expenses.

 

If Delta or Elite materially breach any of their covenants, agreements, representations and warranties contained in the Purchase Agreement to be performed on or prior to the Closing Date, then CIS may terminate the Purchase Agreement by giving notice to Elite on or prior to the Closing Date, without prejudice to any rights of obligations CIS may have.

 

If CIS materially breaches any of its covenants, agreements, representations and warranties contained in the Purchase Agreement to be performed on or prior to the Closing Date, then Elite may terminate the Purchase Agreement by giving notice to CIS, without prejudice to any rights or obligations Delta or Elite may have.

 

Board of Directors and Voting Agreement

 

Immediately after the Closing, the board of directors of CIS will consist of five (5) directors, composed of four (4) nominees designated by Elite, of which at least two (2) designees shall qualify as an independent director under the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and the rules of The NASDAQ Stock Market, if applicable, and one (1) nominee designated by CIS, who shall qualify as an independent director under the Exchange Act, and the rules of The NASDAQ Stock Market, if applicable. The parties to the Purchase Agreement shall enter into a mutually agreed upon voting agreement relating to nominees to the board of directors of CIS for a period of thirteen (13) months following the closing (the “Voting Agreement”).

 

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Registration Rights

 

CIS has agreed to enter into a Registration Rights Agreement with the CIS Sponsor and any other such parties with the rights to require CIS to register any securities of CIS held by such parties under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, to terminate such demand registration rights and grant such parties piggyback registration rights.

 

The foregoing descriptions of the Purchase Agreement do not purport to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the complete agreement attached as exhibits hereto.

 

No Tender Offer

 

Due to the short amount of time available before September 21, 2014, CIS will not be conducting a tender offer to redeem publicly traded shares. Instead, CIS will redeem all holders of publicly traded shares that have not elected to convert their Series A Shares into Series C Shares promptly after September 21, 2014.

 

Termination of Material Definitive Agreement

 

On September 16, 2014, CIS terminated the Stock Purchase Agreement dated June 16, 2014 (the “RRIC Agreement”), between CIS, Red Rock Holdings Group, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Red Rock”), and Foster Jennings, Inc., the sole member of the Company (“Foster”) due to the breach of the RRIC Agreement by Red Rock and Foster.

 

DESCRIPTION OF DELTA’S BUSINESS

 

History of Delta

 

Founded in 2007, Delta is a Hong Kong based manufacturer and distributer of organic compound including para-chlorotoluene (“PCT”), ortho-chlorotoluene (“OCT”), PCT/OCT downstream products, unsaturated polyester resin (“UPR”), maleic acid (“MA”) and other by-product chemicals. In its fiscal year ending June 30, 2014, Delta posted revenue of approximately $175.3 million and net income of approximately $7.0 million. Including a foreign currency adjustment, Delta's comprehensive income was approximately $8.5 million in that period. Delta has approximately 300 employees, 25% of whom are highly-qualified experts and technical personnel. Delta serves more than 380 clients in automotive, pharmaceutical, agrochemical, dye & pigments, aerospace, ceramics, coating-printing and food additives industries.

 

History of Delta’s Subsidiaries

 

On June 15, 2007, Jiangsu Delta was established by S&S International Investment Holding (HK) Limited (“S&S International”), a Hong Kong based investment holding company, as a wholly foreign-owned enterprise (with an initial registered capital of US$42 million, which was later reduced to US$ 28.8 million) located in Zhenjiang City, Jiangsu Province, the PRC.

 

Pursuant to a share transfer agreement entered into on April 13, 2008, Mr. Xin Chao acquired the entire equity interest in Jiangsu Delta from S&S International through Zhengxin International Investment Limited, a Hong Kong corporation (“Zhengxin International”) and became the controller of Jiangsu Delta since then. On May 21, 2008, the acquisition of Jiangsu Delta by Zhengxin International was approved by the Jiangsu Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation Department in accordance with “The Approval of Alteration of Equities in and Amendment of the Articles of Association of Jiangsu Yantze River Delta Fine Chemical Co, Ltd.” issued by the same authority.

 

Jiangsu Delta commenced its commercial operations in 2009 with one productions line and approximately 150 employees. It was primarily engaged in the manufacturing and production of fine chemicals such as OCT and PCT as well as their down-steam products with approximately 100 customers.

 

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With a view to expanding its business and catering for the demand of its customers, in 2010, Delta expanded Jiangsu Delta’s principal business scope to be producing and selling a variety of fine chemicals such as (i) pharmaceutical, pesticide and dye intermediates (mainly including Cis-Anhydride, P-(O) Chlorotoluene, (2, 4 Dichlorotoluene)), (ii) unsaturated polyester resin, (iii) maleic acid and (iv) other by-products chemicals, all of which are mainly used in pharmaceutical and agriculture industries. In addition, during the same period, Delta installed additional production facilities to substantially increase its production capacity from 7,000 tonnes to 25,000 tonnes per annum.

 

Due to the corporate restructuring effort to consolidate the business of Jiangsu Delta under a pure investment holding entity, pursuant to a sale and purchase agreement dated May 20, 2010 entered into between Zhengxin International and Delta Advanced Materials Limited, a Hong Kong corporation (“Delta”) for a consideration of US$28.8 million. Delta, formerly known as China Deltachem Holdings Limited, which was incorporated on June 17, 2010 as a pure investment holding vehicle controlled by Mr. Yu Lan and had an initial issued and paid-up share capital of HK$10,000 comprising 10,000 shares of HK$1.00 each. The said shares were issued at a total subscription price of HK$68,640,000 (equivalent to US$8,800,000) with a premium of HK$6,863 per share.

 

On August 30, 2010, the acquisition of Jiangsu Delta by Delta was approved by the Jiangsu Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation Department in accordance with “The Approval of Share Transfer of and Amendment of the Articles of Association of Jiangsu Chang San Jiao Chemical Co., Ltd.” issued by the same authority.

 

On April 29, 2011, Mr. Yu Lan transferred to each of Mr. Shen Lei and Mr. Yan Hong 112 shares in Delta at a price of HK$1.00 per share. After the transfer, Delta was owned as to 9,776 shares by Mr. Yu Lan (97.76%), 112 shares by Mr. Shen Lei (1.12%) and 112 shares by Mr. Yan Hong (1.12%).

 

On May 26, 2011, Delta carried out a bonus share issue, whereby an additional 39,990,000 ordinary shares of Delta were allotted and issued as bonus shares at a price of HK$1.00 each to all the then shareholders of Delta at the ratio in proportion to their existing shareholding percentage, and credited as fully paid up on a capitalization of the reserve of HK$39,990,000 from the capital reserve of Delta. Subsequent to the bonus issue, Delta’s total issued and paid-up share capital increases to HK$40 million, comprising 40 million shares of HK$1.00 each. After the bonus share issue, Delta was owned as to 39,104,000 shares by Mr. Yu Lan (97.76%), 448,000 shares by Mr. Shen Lei (1.12%) and 448,000 shares by Mr. Yan Hong (1.12%). On December 12, 2011, Mr. Yu Lan transferred all of his 39,104,000 shares in Delta to Mr. Chao Xin at a total consideration of HK$67,102,464.

 

Delta entered into a series of Securities Purchase Agreements dated January 31, 2011, May 16, 2011 and June 30, 2011, respectively, with the funds managed by Korea Investment Partners Co. Ltd. and Kleiner, Perkins, Caufield & Byers (the “Noteholders”), pursuant to which it has issued convertible notes (“Convertible Notes”) for an aggregate principal amount of US$18 million. The Convertible Notes have a compound interest rate of 6.00% per annum if converted into shares and a compound interest rate at maturity of 15.00% if redeemed or liquidated. The principal and interests accrued on such Convertible Notes are convertible in whole or in part into the ordinary shares in Delta, on such terms and subject to the conditions of the Securities Purchase Agreements. On September 13, 2014 each of Mr. Chao Xin, Mr. Shen Lei and Mr. Yan Hong transferred all of their respective shareholdings in Delta to Elite. Elite became the sole shareholder of Delta after the transfer.

 

On September 15, 2014, Delta entered into a Settlement Deed with the Noteholders pursuant to which all of the outstanding obligations under Convertible Notes were settled. Pursuant to the Settlement Deed, Delta agreed to (i) cause Elite to issue an aggregate of 10,605 Elite Shares in consideration for the forgiveness of an aggregate of $3,400,000 of the Convertible Notes due to the Noteholders, and (ii) cause Master Kingdom Holdings Ltd., a British Virgin Islands company (“Master Kingdom”), which is owned 100% by Mr. Chao Xin, the principal shareholder of Elite, to enter into a Novation Deed with each of the Noteholders with respect to the repayment of the balance of the Convertible Notes to the Noteholders. Accordingly, on September 18, 2014, Delta, Master Kingdom and the Noteholders entered in a Novation Deed pursuant to which Master Kingdom agreed to assume and repay the remaining indebtedness due to the Noteholders in the aggregate amount of $19,322,981.28. As a result of the foregoing, Delta has no more Convertible Notes outstanding.

 

On August 18, 2012, Zhengxin International and Jiangsu Delta entered into a sale and purchase agreement, pursuant to which the entire equity interest of Jiangsu Zhengxin New Material R&D Co., Limited (“Jiangsu Zhengxin R&D”) was acquired by Jiangsu Delta from Zhengxin International at a consideration of RMB3.3 million. The acquisition of Jiangsu Zhengxin R&D was approved by the Danyang Bureau of Commerce on September 18, 2012 in accordance with “The Approval and Transfer of and the Alteration of Nature of Zhengxin New Material R&D Co., Limited”.

 

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On December 17, 2013, Jiangsu Delta Logistics Co., Ltd (“Jiangsu Logistics”) was established by Jiangsu Detla with an initial registered capital of RMB 10 million located in Dantu District, Zhenjiang City, Jiangsu Province, PRC.

 

On June 8, 2013, Binhai Deda Chemical Co., Ltd (“Binhai Deda”) was established by Jiangsu Detla with an initial registered capital of RMB 5 million located in Binhai County, Zhenjiang City, Jiangsu Province, PRC.

 

By June 30, 2014, Delta had established a domestic sales network which covered Jiangsu Province, Anhui Province, Zhengjiang Province, Hubei Province, Guangdong Province and Chongqing Metropolitan with the number of its customers increased to approximately 380. With the expansion in its operations, Delta also increased its headcount to approximately 300 employees.

 

Elite Ride Limited

 

Elite owns 100% of the ordinary shares of Delta and was formed solely in contemplation of the Acquisition. It has not commenced any operations, has only nominal assets and has no liabilities or contingent liabilities, nor any outstanding commitments other than as set forth herein. Elite has not incurred any obligations, engaged in any business activities or entered into any agreements or arrangements with any third parties other than as set forth herein. Its principal executive offices are located at 16 Kaifa Avenue, Danyang, Zhenjiang, China, and its telephone number is +86 511-8673-3102.

 

Corporate Structure

 

The diagram below illustrates Delta’s corporate structure as of the date of this report:

 

 

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Business Overview

 

Headquartered in Zhenjiang City, Jiangsu Province, Delta is a fast-growing fine and specialty chemical manufacturer, primarily engaged in manufacturing and selling of organic compound including para-chlorotoluene (“PCT”), ortho-chlorotoluene (“OCT”), PCT/OCT downstream products, unsaturated polyester resin (“UPR”), maleic acid (“MA”) and other by-product chemicals and distributing fine and specialty chemicals to end application markets including Automotive, Pharmaceutical, Agrochemical, Dye & Pigments, Aerospace, Ceramics, Coating-Printing, Clean Energy and Food Additives.

 

Delta collaborates with reputable universities, such as the East China Normal University in order to secure its position as a market leader. Delta also closely monitors the market for development, trends and technological innovations and solicit customer feedback so as to keep abreast with market demands and industrial development.

 

As at the date of this report, Delta has a diversified clientele with more than 380 customers based either in domestic or overseas market. Approximately 90% of its sales are to its domestic customers based in Jiangsu Province, Anhui Province, Zhejiang Province, Hubei Province, Guangdong Province and Chongqing Metropolitan, and the rest of its products are exported via distributors or trading companies to countries outside the PRC which include but not limited to India, Brazil, Japan, European Union member countries and America.

 

Delta’s revenue for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2012, 2013 and 2014 were approximately $95.6, $124.2 and $175.3 million, respectively, and its profit before tax for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2012, 2013 and 2014 were $14.9, $15.8, and $9.4 million, respectively.

 

Products

 

Delta’s products can be broadly divided into two major series, namely (i) PCT/OCT and (ii) UPR, which account for approximately 40% and 27% respectively of its total revenue in the fiscal year 2014. PCT/OCT together with its downstream products can be widely used in pharmaceuticals, pesticides, dyes and consumables manufacturing industries, whereas UPR is commonly used as (i) renovation materials for bathroom and kitchen, (ii) manufacturing materials for trains, cars, aircrafts and vessels, and (iii) infrastructure materials such as anti-collusion pipes and oil and gas pipelines. UPR is a light weight, relatively wear resistant and highly anti-corrosive material, and its unique features make it a popular replacement material for plastic and steel. In the fiscal year 2013, Delta sold approximately 40% of the PCT/OCT Delta produced and Delta consumed the balance as raw materials for the manufacturing of PCT/OCT downstream products .

 

In addition, Delta manufactures MA, which is an intermediate product in producing UPR. Delta consumes most of the MA it produces as a production intermediary. A by-product of the production process of MA is heat energy, which Delta consumes efficiently for manufacturing its PCT/OCT products, where large-scale heat energy is required.

 

Delta places great emphasis on the research and development of its products to ensure Delta’s continued success. As of the date of this report, Delta has successfully registered five patents in the PRC in relation to UPR production technologies, and PCT/OCT production technology, and environmental protection equipment technology, and it is also in the process of applying for seven more patents in relation to PCT/OCT and MA productions technologies and production of PCT/OCT environmental protection equipment.

 

Production Process

 

Delta primarily engages in manufacturing and sale of organic compound including PCT, OCT, UPR, MA and other by-product chemicals. Please see below the production flow diagrams for more details on how PCT/OCT, MA and UPR products are manufactured by it.

 

The business operations model begins with the sourcing of raw materials, which are then delivered to Delta and stored in its warehouses until being processed in-house in its factory:

 

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Delta Supply Chain Management (SCM)

 

The following diagram illustrates our business model with detailed service proposals in our Supply Chain Management business:

 

 

We started the servicing of third party clients in raw material procurement and trading in 2012, with an objective to expand our operations beyond being a conventional manufacturer. During the fiscal years ended June 30, 2012, 2013 and 2014 our revenue were approximately $135,000, $11 Million and $49 Million and our gross profit (loss) from $20,703, $(659,199) and $(330,982).

 

In 2013, Jiangsu Delta Logistics Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary with business approval in handling dangerous and toxic chemicals was founded, marking our launch of logistics and transportation services.

 

We have gathered from operating this new business that we shall make good use of our knowledge and experiences in manufacturing, logistics and international trade in the chemical business to act as a service provider in supply chain management for third-party clientele including manufacturers, distributors and retailers of chemical products. We have recently added a business division handling Internet financing to deploy the opportunities in supply chain financing.

 

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Purchase of Raw Materials

 

The major raw materials which Delta purchases include: Toluene, Chlorine, Benzene, Styrene and Phthalic Anhydride. Toluene and Chlorine are the two major raw materials for the PCT/OCT production. Benzene is the major raw material for MA production. Styrene and Phthalic anhydride are the two major raw materials for UPR production.

 

Delta sources its raw materials from a spread of proximate suppliers, and use its own PCT/OCT and MA production as raw materials for PCT/OCT downstream products and UPR products. Most of its suppliers are located within the Yangtze River Delta region, and due to the hazardous nature of the raw materials, Delta emphasises on the need for a short transportation time and the safety requirements.

 

PCT/OCT raw materials take about one week for delivery on request, while MA raw materials take about three to five days, and UPR raw materials take about seven to ten days.

 

Delivery and Storage

 

About 90% of the raw materials Delta uses are delivered to it by the suppliers (Delta picks up the other 10%), which buy insurance and bear all risks until goods are delivered to its warehouses, and the remainder is picked up by its employees.

 

Delta has on-site warehousing capacity, which allows it to store up to 6,000 tonnes of liquid or solid chemical materials.

 

The newly incorporated Jiangsu Logistics own 6 chemical products and trucks for transporting chemicals and is planning to increase its capacity to 6,000 tons.

 

Manufacturing and Processing

 

Manufacturing and processing occurs at Delta’s factory in Zhenjiang, which has an annual production capacity of 30,000 tons of PCT/OCT production and PCT/OCT downstream production, 25,000 tons of MA production and 18,000 tons of UPR production. Please see below the production flow diagrams for the various products for more details on how PCT/OCT, MA and UPR products are manufactured in its factory.

 

(a)          PCT/ OCT

 

PCT/OCT forms the basic or intermediate products from which down-stream extended products can be further manufactured. Delta’s annual capacity for PCT/OCT series are at 30,000 tons, and the factory operates at almost its maximum capacity presently. The simplified production process for the PCT/OCT products is as follows:

 

 

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Step 1: Chlorination Process

 

Chorine and Toluene, which form the basic reactants for the production of PCT/OCT, are delivered into the Chlorination Tower for a controlled reaction to take place in the presence of various catalysts. Depending on the temperature and the types of catalyst used, the reaction will produce a mixture of crude products with a certain isomeric ratio of PCT/OCT.

 

The exhaust is delivered to the Chlorination Tower, cooled and condensed before being treated for safe discharge. The crude product solution is then delivered into the Distillation Tower where the products are isolated and purified.

 

Step 2: Fractional Distillation

 

Within the Distillation Tower, the crude reactant product undergoes separation by way of fractional distillation and PCT and OCT are segregated based on their different boiling points, and separately delivered to a PCT Tower and an OCT Tower for storage or packaging as necessary.

 

Step 3: Further Processing

 

The isolated, purified compounds can then undergo further value-added treatment pursuant to customised treatments to manufacture down-stream derivative products. Delta re-processes about 40% of the PCT/OCT products received through the manufacturing process into some 13 different downstream chemical products such as:

 

(1) 2,4-Dichloro toluene (“2,4DCT”) 2,4

(2) 3,4-Dichloro toluene (“3,4DCT”) 3,4

(3) O-chlorobenzaldehyde

(4) p-chlorobenzaldehyde

(5) 2,4-Dichlorobenzaldehyde 2,4

(6) O-chlorobenzyl chloride

(7) Chlorobenzyl chloride

(8) 2,4-Dichloro-chloride 2,4

(9) O-chlorobenzoic acid

(10) O-Chloro benzonitrile

(11) Chlorobenzonitrile

(12) 2,4-Dichlorobenzonitrile 2,4

(13) 3,4-Dichlorobenzonitrile 3,4

 

(b)          UPR

 

Delta’s UPR products are high-end resin products. Due to UPR’s combination of unique strengths such as its lightness, toughness, durability, strength and anti-corrosive properties, it is widely used by various industries, like the construction industry, industrial equipment industry, transport industry and the infrastructure industry. Delta’s production capacity for UPR was expanded from 9,000 tonnes in May 2010, to 18,000 tonnes annually in December 2010, and the factory operates at almost its maximum capacity presently. The simplified production process for the UPR products is as follows:

 

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Step 1: Reaction

 

Di-ols and Di-acids, including MA, are the basic reactants for the production of UPR, which is a form of polyester. The reactants are delivered from their storage tanks into a stainless steel reactor for a controlled esterification process in the presence of various catalysts. Depending on the temperature and the types of catalyst used, the reaction will produce a crude mixture of semi-finished product or resin. Delta can customise the qualities and characteristics of the UPR by varying the temperature, ratio and types of chemical reactants or catalysts, which will result in the production of polyesters of different structures.

 

Step 2: Dilution and Further Procession

 

The semi-finished product or resin is transported into the Dilution Tank where Styrene and other chemicals are added in a dilution process. The Dilution Tank is linked to a cooling and condensation mechanism which will condense the vapours or exhaust from the Dilution Tank. In the Dilution Tank, the resin can be further adjusted as to viscosity, reactivity and other characteristics through the addition of chemical inhibitors or promoters.

 

Step 3: Packaging

 

The final product is then transferred to the storage tanks or sent for packaging.

 

(c)          MA

 

MA accounts for 6% of Delta’s total sales volume. Most of the MA produced, i.e. approximately 60%, is used for its own production of UPR, while about 40% will be sold to customers. The oxidation process in the production of MA produces heat which is converted into steam for use in the production of PCT/ OCT and other production areas where steam is needed.

 

 

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Step 1: Oxidation

 

Benzene and air are catalysed and oxidised through a fixed bed Oxidation Reactor to generate MA vapour. The MA vapour is condensed and cooled to form MA in liquid form which is delivered to the Crude Anhydride Tank. The vapour is passed through the Absorption Tower for further extraction and isolation.

 

Step 2: Distillation

 

The MA solution and vapour which has been absorbed in the absorption tower shall be dissolved and distilled as part of the purification process to extract the finished product. The MA can be delivered to the storage tanks and packaged for sale, or be utilised for further production and processing.

 

Delivery or Pick-up by the Customers

 

Delta delivers around 60% of the products sold to the customer sites while customers pick up about 40% of the finished products directly from its warehouses. Delta usually uses three transportation companies to truck the products to its customer sites. The newly incorporated Jiangsu Logistics will be responsible for transporting the chemicals. Delivery typically takes up to one week, although actual time will vary depending on the location of its customers.

 

Production Facilities, Capacity and Utilisation

 

Delta’s production facilities are located in Zhenjiang City, Jiangsu Province, the PRC.

 

Delta has three main production lines centred on its core products:

 

(a) Delta’s PCT/OCT series production facility was designed by Tianjin University and built in 2008. It was first put into use in January 2009 and went through an expansion during 2011.

 

(b) Delta’s MA production line was designed by the China Academy of Science started operation in late 2010. The current capacity of the MA Production line is at 12,500 tonnes per annum, which is fully utilised and went through an expansion during 2013.

 

(c) Delta’s UPR production line had two phases of development in May and December 2010 respectively.

 

Delta may from time to time look into further expansion of its existing facilities to improve output capacity.

 

Quality Control

 

Delta is committed to providing its customers with quality and reliable products. Through its corporate quality management system, Delta is committed to ensuring that the products it produces are of high quality and are able to meet the expectations of its customers.

 

Delta’s quality assurance department is currently comprised of 13 quality assurance personnel. They are responsible for overall quality control at every stage of its production process and ensure that it is in accordance with its quality control guidelines.

 

Quality Assurance and Safety Processes

 

Delta conducts quality checks on all the products manufactured and oversee the implementation of the quality controls at every stage of its production process in line with its quality management system. The following quality control procedures have been implemented:

 

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(a)          Establishment of quality control standards

 

For manufacturing of chemical systems and components and catalysts, Delta has set in place stringent quality control standards to implement strict measures for quality control in the manufacturing. Such standards follow strictly in accordance with the national and industry standards as well as the standards and guidance set in accordance with the ISO 9001 Quality System. Delta also takes into account customers’ specifications and requirements and quality feedback from its previous customers to supplement its quality control standards.

 

For its system design, Delta ensures the design of every project is carried out in line with (i) the relevant PRC laws and regulations; (ii) the relevant technical specifications and industry standards; and (iii) its customers’ requirements.

 

(b)          Quality control during procurement

 

Direct materials are purchased only from pre-selected suppliers after evaluation and testing by its procurement personnel, quality control personnel and production personnel based on stringent selection criteria such as quality of their raw materials and services, material sources, pricing, accreditations, track record, financial condition and market reputation.

 

Delta’s quality assurance department will conduct random sample inspection upon receipt of the raw materials. Raw materials that do not meet its quality requirements are returned to the suppliers for them to remedy the problems or defects or for exchange. Procurement plans from the various suppliers are subject to review by its senior management on an annual basis .

 

(c)          Quality control during manufacturing process

 

Quality guidelines are provided to the relevant production workers at each production stage before production commences.

 

Before the production, incoming direct materials are inspected by way of sampling by its quality control personnel to ensure that they are supplied by approved suppliers, and that the quality, grade and quantity of such direct materials conform to its specifications and requirements as well as its quality control standards. Direct materials which fail to comply with these specifications will be rejected.

 

Delta continuously monitors its manufacturing process and carry out sample-testing at systematic intervals throughout the process to ensure consistency in the quality of the chemical systems and components and catalysts. Delta’s quality control personnel and production personnel conduct sample-testing and inspections at the various stages of production to ensure that defective semi-completed products do not proceed to the next stage of the production.

 

(d)          Quality control on finished products

 

Delta conducts overall inspections and testing on finished products before they are despatched to customers. Delta has implemented a strict sample-based testing system, which is carried out every batch of its finished products before they are arranged for packing. For OCT/PCT and MA products, the main criterion to be examined is its degree of purity, whereas for UPR products, the focus is on its shock-resistance and chromaticity. This final stage of inspection is carried out to ensure that the finished products that are packed and delivered conform to the exact specifications of its customers. Delta also provides after sales servicing, and will attend to complaints, if any, regarding defects in the products or the services.

 

To continually improve its quality management system, Delta will take into account the feedbacks from its employees who are involved in each of the quality control processes and feedbacks from these employees or its customers.

 

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Certification and Awards

 

In recognition of its quality assurance efforts, Delta was awarded certification of GB/T19001-2008 idt ISO9001:2008 (quality management systems) by China Federation of Logistics Certification Center GB/T24001-2004/ISO14001:2004 (environmental management systems) by China Certification Centre Inc.

 

For the last three fiscal years and up to the date of this report, Delta has not experienced any material claims from its customers for defective or poor quality products, nor has Delta experienced any product liability claims from end users of its products. In addition, Delta has not experienced significant amount of return cases for its products over the same period.

 

Research and Development

 

Delta places great emphasis on research and development. Its research and development team is headed by its Chief Engineer Mr. Yuan Huaizhou and supported by about 36 research and development staff. Delta’s research team members are required to have at least five (5) years of experience in the research of fine chemical industry as well as a bachelor degree in Chemistry or chemical engineering or other relevant professional qualifications. All the employees under its research and development department are required to execute confidentiality undertakings, which restrict them from revealing any trade secrets and/or know-how with regard to its products or technologies involved in its production process to its competitors for at least three (3) years after termination of their employment.

 

In-house Research and development activities

 

Delta’s in-house research and development activities focus mainly on:

 

(a) improving the quality of its end products so as to achieve certain special features, such as fire-resistance, shock-resistance, wear-resistance and anti-corrosive properties etc.;

 

(b) improving production techniques to cut down on production lead-time for efficiency and adopting automatic production process to reduce the chances of human mistakes and also make full use of the side products such as steam and heat energy to achieve the goal of zero waste;

 

(c) adopting environmentally production process to achieve zero-pollution; and

 

(d) developing and testing catalysts to increase production efficiency and purity.

 

Technology Collaborations

 

Delta collaborates with technology partners, comprising renowned universities and in the manner as follows:

 

In 2012, Delta entered into discussions for partnership arrangements with a group of professors from East China Normal University to development a joint research and development centre. The joint research centre, under the name of “Delta Chemical Advanced Materials R&D Centre”, will be located in our new 12-storey office building which was completed in April 2014.

 

Pursuant to the collaborative arrangement, the university and its Delta Group will each contribute around three (3) to five (5) research staff to carry out the research and development operations of the joint research centre.

 

The joint research centre will be equipped with world-class chemical research facilities and product testing equipment. Its research focus will be placed on development of the following products:

 

(a) new UPR products for (i) renovation of kitchen, bathroom and man-made marble counter, and (ii) manufacturing high pressure oil pipeline and high voltage electrical equipment;

 

(b) new PCT/OCT downstream products, such as pharmaceutical bulk drug; and

 

(c) directional catalyst to be used in PCT/OCT production process.

 

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Sales and Marketing

 

Delta’s sales and marketing department is headed by its Deputy General Manager, Mr Shi Weiping, who has been involved in the chemical industry since 1989 and has experience of approximately 23 years in the industry in relation to the sales and marketing of chemical products. Mr Shi is currently supported by seven sales and marketing personnel who are in charge of the sales for different product categories such as PCT/OCT and MA products and they are dedicated to sales and marketing activities in various areas, ranging from southern, northern and eastern China regions as well as overseas market.

 

Delta’s sales and marketing department is responsible for the sales and marketing functions of its Group, and its key roles and responsibilities include sourcing for new customers, confirming and collating orders from customers, providing after-sales service, maintaining customer relationships, and ensuring timely payments and delivery of goods/services.

 

Delta’s sales personnel keep in touch with its customers by paying regular visits to them to understand their needs, business development and market policies and to obtain their feedback and suggestions. Following the customer visits, its sales personnel will report to Mr Shi on a daily basis.

 

Delta’s sales and marketing department is also tasked with formulating and planning its marketing strategies and activities which primarily include the following specific marketing activities:

 

Direct sales and marketing

 

Direct sales and marketing activities involve regular meetings with and frequent visits to new and existing customers. Through such interactions, Delta is able to promote its products, obtain feedback on its products, and understand its customers’ demands based on the latest developments and trends relating to its chemical industry. In addition, Delta may engage in discussions with its customers relating to new chemical products in the market and to explore opportunities for business collaboration. This will allow it to better understand and serve its customers.

 

Further, Delta sales and marketing department cooperates with other departments to put in place an effective and systematic procedure for direct sales, arrange promotional activities and to collate customer data and feedback. Delta provides its sales and marketing employees with necessary training to familiarize them with the sales and marketing practice in the industry and how to promote awareness for its brand. These employees are also rewarded with incentive remuneration package linked to their sales performance.

 

Advertisements, Publications and Participation in Industrial Conferences

 

Delta has a diversified customer base with more than 380 customers in China and countries such as India, Brazil, Japan, European Union member countries and America. Due to its diversified clientele, its sales and marketing efforts are conducted through a variety of channels, including but not limited to websites, billboards and brochures. Delta also participated in various regional and international seminars and exhibitions to showcase and promote its products, create and enhance market awareness of its brand and products, gain market updates and industry knowledge, establish networks with customers and suppliers, keep abreast of the latest technology and identify latest trends. Delta has annually, since its establishment, participated in related industrial conferences held in the PRC, such as China International Pharmaceuticals Exhibition, China International Fine Chemicals Exhibition and China Import and Export Fair.

 

Awards and Certificates

 

As an endorsement of the quality of its products and services, Delta has been conferred, inter alia , the following awards or certificates:

 

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Award/ Certification   Awarding Authority   Year
         
Municipal Key Project Completion Award   Zhenjiang City Major Project Office   2008
         
Credit Rating AAA   Credit Rating Agency Recognised by the Nanjing Branch Office of The People’s Bank of China: Jiangsu Yuandong International Rating and Consulting Co., Ltd   2010
         
Advanced Enterprise of Utilizing Foreign Capitals   People’s Government of Gao Zi Town, Dantu Economic Development Zone   2011
         
Outstanding Unit   Transparent and Democratic Factory Operations Management Team of Zhenjiang City   2011
         
Credit Rating Certificate of AAA   United Credit Management Limited Company Jiangsu Branch   2011
         
Certificate for Vice President Unit   Precursor Chemicals Industry Association of Zhenjiang City   2012
         
GB/T19001-2008  ISO9001:2008   China Federation of Logistics Certification Center   2012
         
Outstanding Tax Contribution Unit   CPC Working Committee of Gao Zi Sub-District & CPC Working Committee of Dantu Economic Development Zone   2012
         
GB/T24001-2004/ISO14001:2004
Environmental Management System Certificate
  Hua Xia Certification Centre Inc.   2012
         
Production Safety Standards: Level Three Enterprise   Administration of Work Safety of Zhenjiang City, Jiangsu Province   2013

 

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Intellectual Property

 

Patents

 

As at the Latest Practicable Date, the status of Delta’s patents and the patent applications in the PRC is as follows:

 

Patents Granted

 

Patent Number   Description   Patentee   Date of
Application
  Date of Grant   Expiry Date
ZL2011 2
0123193.1
  Efficient resin heater for the purposes of improving UPR production process   Jiangsu Delta   April 18, 2011   November 16, 2011   April 18, 2021
                     
ZL2011 2
0123195.0
  Recovery hot and cold container in one for the purposes of improving UPR production process     Jiangsu Delta    April 18, 2011   November 30, 2011   Apr l 18, 2021
                     
ZL2011 2
0316710.7
  Efficient resin stirrer for the purposes of improving UPR production process   Jiangsu Delta   August 26, 2011   June 13, 2012   August 26, 2021
                     
ZL201420088028.0   A toluene chlorination tail gas gas-liquid separation tank   Jiangsu Delta   February 28, 2014   August 13, 2013   February 28, 2024
                     
ZL201420091459.2   A kind of industrial wastewater desalting flash tank device   Jiangsu Delta   February 28, 2014   August 13, 2013   February 28, 2024

 

Patents Pending

 

No.   Application Number   Description   Patent
Applicant
  Application Date   Status
1   201110451557.3   High pressure FRP pipe resin for oilfield   Jiangsu Delta   December 29, 2011   Pending
                     
2   201110451717.4   New model of UPR for quartz tub   Jiangsu Delta   December 29, 2011   Pending
                     
3   201210541517.2   Waste water desalination technology to be used for wastewater disposal during the production process of  PCT/OCT, MA and UPR   Jiangsu Delta   December 14, 2012   Pending
                     
4   201210541010.7   Efficient utilization of excess heat energy generated from steam exhaust systems resulting from PCT/OCT and MA productions process     Jiangsu Delta   December 14, 2012   Pending

 

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No.   Application Number   Description   Patent
Applicant
  Application Date   Status
5   201210558267.3   Chlorobenzyl chloride continuous distillation system in relation to OCT production process      Jiangsu Delta   December 20, 2012   Pending
                     
6   201420292343.5   A kind of maleic anhydride anhydride crude anhydride tank   Jiangsu Delta   June 3, 2014   Pending
                     
7   201420091625.9   A kind of exhaust gas absorber that absorbs toluene chlorination       February 28, 2014   Pending

 

Trademarks

 

As of the date of this report, Delta does not own any registered trademark. However, Delta has filed applications to the PRC Trademark Bureau in respect of the following trademarks:

 

Trademark   Class (1)   Application
Number
  Date of
Application
  Status   Place of
Registration
  1   12218845   March 5, 2013   Pending   The PRC
                     
                     
  1   12218774   March 5, 2013   Pending   The PRC

 

Seasonality

 

Delta generally does not experience any seasonality in its business. Delta only experiences a slight decrease in the number of orders for its products during festive seasons, in particular, the Chinese New Year, as many of the factories of its customers may be closed.

 

Staff Training

 

Delta recognises that its employees are an important resource and it thus aim to equip its staff with the relevant skills and knowledge which will enable them to perform their jobs effectively. Delta has implemented comprehensive training policies and programmes aimed specifically at improving the skill sets of its staff and increasing its competitiveness and productivity. Delta’s human resource department oversees its staff training programmes.

 

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Delta conducts training programs for all levels of its staff, including those holding management and supervisory positions. In recognition of staff with potential, Delta also conducts training programmes to upgrade their skills. Such upgrading programs are conducted on a periodic basis and tailored in accordance with the specific requirements of each department. Delta’s internal training programs include:

 

(a) General Training

 

Delta conducts orientation programs for its new employees during which they are provided with information on it, including its history, enterprise culture, business concept and employment rules. They are required to undergo operational training sessions so as to familiarise themselves with its operational procedures, policies and practices.

 

Occasionally, Delta will invite external professionals or instructors to conduct seminars and talks for employees and management of relevant departments in relation to their respective scope of work.

 

(b) Production and Manufacturing Staff

 

Delta’s staff involved in the manufacturing and production processes are required to undergo in-house operational training sessions so as to familiarize themselves with its operational procedures, policies and practices. The production managers and engineers at its production facility periodically update and educate its production staff on matters relating to its production techniques and processes, including compliance with the assurance procedures required under GB/T19001-2008 idt ISO9001:2008 (quality management systems) and other environmental management and quality assurance procedures such as the GB/T24001-2004/ISO14001:2004 requirements.

 

Upon completion of the various training programs, Delta’s staff will sit for examinations which may be conducted orally or by written tests. For new employees, upon passing the examinations and tests, they will undergo on-the-job training during which they will learn the specific skills which are relevant for their respective positions. They will only commence work in their respective positions if they have been assessed to be fit for deployment.

 

(c) Sales and Marketing Staff

 

Delta’s sales and marketing staff were trained on information relating to its products, including, inter alia , its products’ qualities, characteristics and their applications. They are also constantly updated on market information and market demand of its products.

 

Delta recognises the importance of training its staff and developing their skills, as its success is largely dependent on the quality and skills of its staff. It is its policy to maintain a competent work force and Delta is committed to providing training to its staff, in order for it to remain competitive and meet the increasing market demand for high quality products. As its staff training is mainly conducted in-house, its training expenses in the last three fiscal years have not been significant.

 

Insurance

 

Delta has in place the following insurance policies:

 

(a) Social Insurance

 

Delta has in place social insurance for employees of Jiangsu Delta, including fundamental pension insurance and fundamental medical insurance, unemployment insurance, work-related insurance and maternity insurance in respect of which the insurance premium is borne by its Delta Group and the employees in a specific proportion governed by the relevant PRC regulations.

 

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Jiangsu Delta has obtained the Social Insurance Registration Certificate issued by the Social Labor Insurance Fund Management Centre of Dantu, Zhenjiang on June 23, 2010 with the effective labor period of 5 years. Jiangsu Delta has passed the annual inspection of 2011.

 

According to the relevant PRC laws and local regulations in respect of social insurance contribution, Jiangsu Delta pays social insurance premiums for employees according to the following rate:

 

    Rate  
Type   Enterprise     Individual  
             
Fundamental Medical Insurance     9 %     2.5 %
Fundamental Pension Insurance     21 %     8 %
Unemployment Insurance     2 %     1 %
Work-related Injury Insurance     1.8 %     -  
Maternity Insurance     0.6 %     -  

 

To its best knowledge, each of Jiangsu Delta and Jiangsu Zhengxin R&D has since its establishment handled the fundamental medical insurance, fundamental pension insurance, unemployment insurance, work-related Injury insurance and maternity insurance for employees according to relevant laws and regulations in the PRC, and neither company has any overdue payment and had been in compliance with applicable PRC social insurance laws and regulations as of the date of this report.

 

(b) Property Insurance

 

Delta has all property all-risks insurance for its machinery and equipment including machineries, and facilities against damage caused by certain accidents and natural disasters such as fire.

 

(c) Motor Vehicle Insurance

 

Delta purchases and maintains compulsory traffic accident liability insurance for all company-owned motor vehicles.

 

(d) Insurance for employers’ liability.

 

Delta also purchases insurance for employer’s liability.

 

All insurance coverage is obtained at market rates from independent insurance companies.

 

Major Suppliers

 

The key components and raw materials used in Delta’s production and manufacturing processes are comprised mainly of Toluene, Chlorine, Benzene, Styrene and Phthalic Anhydride, Maleic Anhydride, Propylene glycol and Ethylene diglycol which in the aggregate constituted approximately 85% of its total cost of sales.

 

Delta’s suppliers are carefully selected by its purchasing department, and are assessed on criteria such as the geographical location, quality of materials supplied, length of business relationship with it, as well as their reputation, pricing, reliability, track record, service, punctuality and response time. To facilitate timely purchases of materials, Delta keeps a list of qualified suppliers who have demonstrated reliability in product quality and delivery time as well as pricing competiveness. This list is subject to review by its management on an annual basis.

 

Delta’s raw materials are currently sourced from within the PRC and therefore, all of its purchases are transacted in RMB. Accordingly, Delta is not subjected to any significant risk in exchange rates fluctuation in the purchase of raw materials.

 

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Except for Chemical Sales Eastern China Branch of China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, with whom a one year contract was entered into, Delta does not any have long-term arrangements with its other major suppliers.

 

The major suppliers accounting for 5% or more of Delta’s cost of sales for each the last three fiscal years ended June 30, 2012, 2013 and 2014 are as follows:

 

Suppliers   FY2014     FY2013     FY2012  
                   
Jiangsu Huihong International Group     13 %     0 %     0 %
Emori (China) Trading Limited     11 %     6 %     0 %
Jiangsu Changhai Chemical Limited     10 %     8 %     0 %
Southern Petrochemical Group     8 %     20 %     7 %
Nantong Chemical and Light Industry Co., Ltd.     5 %     9 %     11 %

 

Most of materials are mass chemical products, prices of which are quite transparent. However, due to limited purchase volume, Delta is not able to buy products directly through major international chemical suppliers, such as SK Chemicals. Except for Sinopec, Delta procures its materials through chemical wholesalers, such as Southern Petrochemical Group. Delta may switch its suppliers from one to another depending on the commercial terms agreed upon. As a result, some suppliers in previous years did not further sell their products to it during recent years. The percentage of purchase is also varied from year to year.

 

Delta’s business or profitability is not materially dependent on any single supplier. Delta does not consider ourselves materially dependent on any single abovementioned supplier as Delta believes that there are other qualified suppliers that it is able to work with should any of these suppliers provide unacceptable or uncompetitive terms.

 

As of the date of this report, Delta is not aware of any information or arrangement which would lead to a cessation or termination of its relationships with any of its current major suppliers.

 

Major Customers

 

Delta’s customers are mainly from the chemical industry in the PRC. As of the date of this report, Delta has a customer base of approximately 380 different customers (of which certain customers belong to the same group of companies) across 11 provinces in the PRC.

 

The major customers accounting for 5% or more of Delta’s total revenue for the last three fiscal years ended June 30, 2012, 2013, 2014 are as follows:

 

Customer   Type of
Products
  FY2014     FY2013     FY2012  
Nantong Chemical and Light Industry Co., Ltd.   Materials     9 %     0 %     0 %
Southern Petrochemical Group, Jiangsu Branch Company   Materials     6 %     1 %     0 %
Shanghai Haohanshenying International Trading Limited   Materials     5 %     0 %     0 %
Jiangsu Huiteng Chemical Co., Ltd.   PCT, OCT and 2,4-Dichlorotoluene     5 %     8 %     11 %

 

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Except materials sales’ customers, Delta’s customer base is diversified. For the past three fiscal years, Delta has generally reduced its reliance on each of its major customers, whose purchases as a percentage of its total revenue has shown a declining trend. This is a result of increased sales volume to a more diversified customer base and an increase in the number of products Delta produces.

 

As at the date of this report, Delta does not have any long-term arrangement or arrangements with any of its major customers and its business or profitability is not materially dependent on any single customer. As of the date of this report, Delta is not aware of any information or arrangement which would lead to a cessation or termination of its relationships with any of its current major customers.

 

Competition

 

Although the barriers to entry in this industry are relatively high in terms of capital investment and the manufacturing expertise required, Delta operates in a competitive environment. Delta’s competitors are located in the Yangtze River Delta region of China, especially in the Jiangsu Province where Delta is located.

 

Management of Delta believes that the demand for its products is increasing, both within and outside the PRC. Management of Delta considers, amongst others, the following to be its main competitors as Delta competes with them in at least one of the categories of the products sold by it:

 

Name   Place of Origin
     
Danyang Zhongchao Chemical Co., Ltd.   Danyang City, Jiangsu Province
     
Jiangsu Zhenfang Chemical Co., Ltd.   Huai’An City, Jiangsu Province
     
Jiangsu Lianhua Technology Co., Ltd.   Xiangshui City, Jiangsu Province
     
Changzhou Yabang Chemical Co., Ltd.   Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province

 

Delta believes that improving its production efficiency and seizing market opportunities will consolidate its market position and market share in the industry. Delta believes that its record for quality products and reputation for good service have gained the confidence of its customers.

 

Environmental Protection and Corporate Social Responsibilities

 

Delta has always been committed to adopting an environmentally friendly business model.

 

Delta has obtained all of the environmental permits and approvals necessary to conduct its business, including those for its production facilities, such as Dangerous Chemical Operation Permit, Pollutant Discharge Permit, etc. In addition, Delta was granted an Environmental Management System Certificate by China Certification Centre Inc. on July 6, 2012 which certifies that the environmental management system adopted by Jiangsu Delta during its manufacturing process is in line with the standards of GB/T24001-2004/ISO 14001:2004.

 

Apart from complying with all the relevant environmental laws and regulations, Delta has gone a step further in order to minimize its impact on the environment by undertaking a wide range of self-initiated measures to build a greener future.

 

Delta’s manufacturing processes generate noise, waste water, gaseous wastes and other industrial wastes. However, Delta has devoted efforts to reduce such wastes to acceptable levels under applicable regulations. Delta has installed various types of anti-pollution equipment in its facilities to reduce, treat, and where feasible, recycle the waste generated in its manufacturing process. Delta’s operations are subject to regulation and periodic monitoring by local environmental protection authorities. Delta is currently in compliance with all applicable environmental laws and have not breached any applicable environmental laws or regulations since its establishment.

 

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Delta’s current water treatment system has been awarded pioneer status with regard to the water treatment technology applied in its industry in the PRC. Delta’s system allows it to recycle almost the entire portion of the waste water produced in its production, resulting in significant cost savings in its utilities expenses and also improved its environmental friendliness through a reduction in waste water production and disposal.

 

As a testimony to its continued efforts to achieve zero-pollution, Delta have a dedicated team of in-house researchers engaging in research and development activities focusing mainly on, inter alia, making full use of the by-products such as waste water generated during its production process to attain the goal of zero waste generation.

 

In order to ensure that Delta comply with the relevant PRC environmental laws and regulations, Delta has appointed specialized personnel to oversee environmental protection related matters within the Company. As a responsible corporate entity, Delta has committed to ensure that Delta complies with all the applicable PRC environmental laws and regulations in the future by (i) providing regular training upon the promulgation of new environmental laws and regulations with respect to the latest PRC environmental laws and regulations and encouraging its team staff to attend environmental protection training sessions organized by the local environmental protection authorities, (ii) conducting on-site inspections regularly, (iii) providing relevant training to its employees regarding compliance with PRC environmental laws and regulations in general, (iv) providing timely reports to the directors any incident or non-compliance with the relevant PRC environmental laws and regulations and (v) providing timely reports to and coordinating with competent authorities in the case that any incident or non-compliance arises.

 

Licences, Permits and Government Regulations

 

PRC Laws and Regulations Relating to Delta’s Business

 

Generally, the fine chemical industry is subject to stringent environmental protection, health and safety laws and regulation in the PRC. Delta has identified the main laws and regulations that affect its operations and the relevant regulatory bodies.

 

PRC Legal System

 

The PRC legal system is based on the PRC Constitution and is made up of written laws, regulations and directives. Decided court cases do not constitute binding precedents.

 

The National People’s Congress of the PRC (“NPC”) and the Standing Committee of the NPC are empowered by the PRC Constitution to exercise the legislative power of the state. The NPC has the power to amend the PRC Constitution and to enact and amend primary laws governing the state organs and civil and criminal matters. The Standing Committee of the NPC is empowered to interpret, enact and amend laws other than those required to be enacted by the NPC.

 

The State Council of the PRC is the highest organ of state administration and has the power to enact administrative rules and regulations. Ministries and commissions under the State Council of the PRC are also vested with the power to issue orders, directives and regulations within the jurisdiction of their respective departments. Administrative rules, regulations, directives and orders promulgated by the State Council and its ministries and commissions must not be in conflict with the PRC Constitution or the national laws and, in the event that any conflict arises, the Standing Committee of the NPC has the power to annul such administrative rules, regulations, directives and orders.

 

At the regional level, the people’s congresses of provinces and municipalities and their standing committees may enact local rules and regulations and the people’s government may promulgate administrative rules and directives applicable to their own administrative area. These local laws and regulations may not be in conflict with the PRC Constitution, any national laws or any administrative rules and regulations promulgated by the State Council.

 

Rules, regulations or directives may be enacted or issued at the provincial or municipal level or by the State Council of the PRC or its ministries and commissions in the first instance for experimental purposes. After sufficient experience has been gained, the State Council may submit legislative proposals to be considered by the NPC or the Standing Committee of the NPC for enactment at the national level.

 

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The power to interpret laws is vested by the PRC Constitution in the Standing Committee of the NPC. According to the Decision of the Standing Committee of the NPC Regarding the Strengthening of Interpretation of Laws passed on 10 June 1981, the Supreme People’s Court has the power to give general interpretation on application of laws in judicial proceedings apart from its power to issue specific interpretation in specific cases. The State Council and its ministries and commissions are also vested with the power to give interpretation of the rules and regulations which they promulgated. At the regional level, the power to give interpretation of regional laws is vested in the regional legislative and administration organs which promulgate such laws. All such interpretations carry legal effect.

 

Judicial System

 

The People’s Courts are the judicial organs of the PRC. Under the PRC Constitution and the Law of Organization of the People’s Courts of the PRC, the People’s Courts comprise the Supreme People’s Court, the local people’s courts, military courts and other special people’s courts. The local people’s courts are divided into three levels, namely, the basic people’s courts, intermediate people’s courts and higher people’s courts. The basic people’s courts are divided into civil, criminal and administrative divisions. The intermediate people’s courts have divisions similar to those of the basic people’s courts and, where the circumstances so warrant, may have other special divisions (such as intellectual property divisions). The judicial functions of people’s courts at lower levels are subject to supervision of people’s courts at higher levels. The people’s procuratorates also have the right to exercise legal supervision over the proceedings of people’s courts of the same and lower levels. The Supreme People’s Court is the highest judicial organ of the PRC. It supervises the administration of justice by the people’s courts of all levels.

 

The people’s courts adopt a two-tier final appeal system. A party may before the taking effect of a judgment or order appeal against the judgment or order of the first instance of a local people’s court to the people’s court at the next higher level. Judgments or orders of the second instance of the same level and at the next higher level are final and binding. Judgments or orders of the first instance of the Supreme People’s Court are also final and binding if no appeals are made before they take effect. If, however, the Supreme People’s Court or a people’s court at a higher level finds an error in a final and binding judgment which has taken effect in any people’s court at a lower level, or the presiding judge of a people’s court finds an error in a final and binding judgment which has taken effect in the court over which he presides, a retrial of the case may be conducted according to the judicial supervision procedures.

 

The PRC civil procedures are governed by the Civil Procedure Law of the People’s Republic of China (the “Civil Procedure Law”) adopted on 9 April 1991 and amended on 28 October 2007. and 31 August 2012 The Civil Procedure Law contains regulations on the institution of a civil action, the jurisdiction of the people’s courts, the procedures in conducting a civil action, trial procedures and procedures for the enforcement of a civil judgment or order. All parties to a civil action conducted within the territory of the PRC must comply with the Civil Procedure Law. A civil case is generally heard by a court located in the defendant’s place of domicile. The jurisdiction may also be selected by express agreement by the parties to a contract provided that the jurisdiction of the people’s court selected has some actual connection with the dispute, that is to say, the plaintiff or the defendant is located or domiciled, or the contract was executed or implemented in the jurisdiction selected, or the subject-matter of the proceedings is located in the jurisdiction selected. A foreign national or foreign enterprise is accorded the same litigation rights and obligations as a citizen or legal person of the PRC. If any party to a civil action refuses to comply with a judgment or order made by a people’s court or an award made by an arbitration body in the PRC, the aggrieved party may apply to the people’s court to enforce the judgment, order or award. The time limit on the right to apply for such enforcement is two years.

 

A party seeking to enforce a judgment or order of a people’s court against a party who or whose property is not within the PRC may apply to a foreign court with jurisdiction over the case for recognition and enforcement of such judgment or order. A foreign judgment or ruling may also be recognised and enforced according to PRC enforcement procedures by the people’s courts in accordance with the principle of reciprocity or if there exists an international or bilateral treaty with or acceded to by the foreign country that provides for such recognition and enforcement, unless the people’s court considers that the recognition or enforcement of the judgment or ruling will violate fundamental legal principles of the PRC or its sovereignty, security or social or public interest.

 

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Arbitration and Enforcement Of Arbitral Awards

 

The Arbitration Law of the PRC (the “Arbitration Law”) was promulgated by the Standing Committee of the NPC on 31 August 1994 and came into effect on 1 September 1995. It is applicable to, among other matters, trade disputes involving foreign parties where the parties have entered into a written agreement to refer the matter to arbitration before an arbitration committee constituted in accordance with the Arbitration Law. Under the Arbitration Law, an arbitration committee may, before the promulgation by the PRC Arbitration Association of arbitration regulations, formulate interim arbitration rules in accordance with the Arbitration Law and the PRC Civil Procedure Law. Where the parties have by an agreement provided arbitration as a method for dispute resolution, the parties are not permitted to institute legal proceedings in a people’s court.

 

Under the Arbitration Law, an arbitral award is final and binding on the parties and if a party fails to comply with an award, the other party to the award may apply to the people’s court for enforcement. A people’s court may refuse to enforce an arbitral award made by an arbitration committee if there were mistakes, an absence of material evidence or irregularities over the arbitration proceedings, or the jurisdiction or constitution of the arbitration committee.

 

A party seeking to enforce an arbitral award of a foreign affairs arbitration body of the PRC against a party who or whose property is not within the PRC may apply to a foreign court with jurisdiction over the case for enforcement. Similarly, an arbitral award made by a foreign arbitration body may be recognised and enforced by the PRC courts in accordance with the principles of reciprocity or any international treaty concluded or acceded to by the PRC.

 

In respect of contractual and non-contractual commercial-law-related disputes which are recognised as such for the purposes of the PRC laws, the PRC has acceded to the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Award (the “New York Convention”) adopted on 10 June 1958 pursuant to a resolution of the Standing Committee of the NPC passed on 2 December 1986. The New York Convention provides that all arbitral awards made by a state which is a party to the New York Convention shall be recognised and enforced by other parties to the New York Convention subject to their right to refuse enforcement under certain circumstances including where the enforcement of the arbitral award is against the public policy of the state to which the application for enforcement is made. It was declared by the Standing Committee of the NPC at the time of the accession of the PRC that (1) the PRC would only recognise and enforce foreign arbitral awards on the principle of reciprocity; and (2) the PRC would only apply the New York Convention in disputes considered under PRC laws to be arising from contractual and non-contractual mercantile legal relations.

 

Foreign Exchange Control

 

Prior to 31 December 1993, enterprises in the PRC requiring foreign currency were required to obtain approval from the State Planning Committee and the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation before it could convert RMB into foreign currency, and such conversion had to be effected at the official rate prescribed by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (“SAFE”). RMB reserved by Foreign Investment Enterprises (“FIEs”) could also be converted into foreign currency at swap centres with the prior examination and verification by SAFE. The exchange rates used by swap centres were largely determined by the supply of and demand for foreign currencies and RMB.

 

On December 28, 1993, the People’s Bank of China (“PBOC”) announced that the dual exchange rate system for RMB against foreign currencies would be abolished with effect from January 1, 1994 and be replaced by the unified exchange rate system. Under the new system, the PBOC publishes the RMB exchange rate against the United States dollar daily. The daily exchange rate is set by reference to the RMB/US$ trading price on the previous day on the “inter-bank foreign exchange market”.

 

On April 1, 1996, the Foreign Exchange Control Regulations of the PRC (as amended on January 14, 1997) came into effect. On 20 June 1996, the Regulations on Sale and Purchase of and Payment in Foreign Exchange were promulgated by the People’s Bank of China and came into effect on 1 July 1996.

 

On October 25, 1998, the PBOC and SAFE issued a Joint Announcement on Abolishment of Foreign Exchange Swap Business which stated that from December 1, 1998, foreign exchange transactions for FIEs may only be conducted at designated banks.

 

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On October 21, 2005, SAFE promulgated the Notice of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange on Relevant Issues concerning Foreign Exchange Administration for Domestic Residents to Engage in Financing and in Return Investment via Overseas Special Purpose Companies (“Notice 75”) which came into effect on November 1, 2005. Under Notice 75, PRC residents, including PRC Companies and PRC resident individuals, have to register their foreign investments with the local SAFE prior to incorporating or taking control of a special purpose vehicle (the “SPV”). Where a PRC resident contributes the assets or stock rights of a domestic enterprise that it owns into a SPV, or engages in capital financing abroad after contributing assets or stock rights into the SPV, it has to register such change. Other than the abovementioned registration requirement, Notice 75 also requires PRC residents to register, modify or record with the local foreign exchange authority within 30 days from the date of increase/decrease of capital, share transfer, mergers or division, change in long term equity or debt investments and guarantees in or by the SPV. In addition, the proceeds from overseas listing of the SPV shall, according to the repatriation plan submitted to the foreign exchange administration for record, be repatriated according to current regulations for the administration of foreign exchange. In addition, the foreign exchange income from profits, bonus and capital change obtained by the PRC residents from the SPV shall be repatriated within 180 days.

 

On August 12, 2007, SAFE promulgated the Notice on the Retaining of Foreign Exchange Earnings by Domestic Entity, which provides that from August 12, 2007, domestic entity may retain its recurrent foreign exchange earnings according to their needs for operation.

 

On August 1, 2008, the revised Foreign Exchange Control Regulations of the PRC was adopted by the State Council and was promulgated for implementation on August 5, 2008. In summary, taking into account the promulgation of the recent new regulations and to the extent the existing provisions stipulated in previous regulations do not contradict these new regulations, the present position under the PRC law relating to foreign exchange control are as follows:

 

(a)          The previous dual exchange rate system for RMB was abolished and a managed floating exchange rate system based largely on supply and demand with reference to a basket of currencies was introduced. The People’s Bank of China, will announce the closing price of foreign currencies against the RMB in the inter-bank foreign exchange market after the closing of the market on each working day, and will make it the central parity for trading against the RMB on the following working day.

 

(b)          Foreign exchange earnings of domestic entities may be transferred to China or held abroad according to the regulations stipulated by SAFE.

 

(c)          FIEs may have their own foreign currency accounts and are also permitted to retain their recurrent exchange earnings according to their needs of operation and the sums retained may be deposited into foreign exchange bank accounts maintained with designated banks.

 

(d)          Reservation or sale of capital account foreign exchange earnings to designated banks shall be approved by the foreign exchange control administration unless stated otherwise. Foreign exchange funds from capital account shall only be used according to the purpose approved by the foreign exchange control administration and the relevant competent authorities.

 

(e)          Where a foreign enterprise makes a direct investment or carries out the issuance and/or business of securities or other derivatives within the PRC, or where a domestic entity makes a direct investment or carries out the issuance and/or business of securities or other derivatives outside the PRC, it shall go through the registration procedure according to the relevant regulations stipulated by SAFE. A guarantee or a commercial loan provided to the entity outside the PRC by a domestic entity shall be subject to approval and registration with relevant foreign exchange administration. The utilisation of foreign debts by an enterprise shall be in compliance with relevant regulations and has to undergo foreign debt registration with the foreign exchange control administration.

 

(f)          FIEs which require foreign exchange for their ordinary trading activities such as trade services and payment of interest on foreign debts may purchase foreign exchange from designated foreign exchange banks if the application is supported by proper payment notices or supporting documents.

 

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(g)          FIEs may require foreign exchange for the payment of dividends that are payable in foreign currencies under applicable regulations, such as distributing profits to their foreign investors. They can withdraw funds from their foreign exchange bank accounts kept with designated foreign exchange banks, subject to the due payment of tax on dividends. Where the amount of the funds in foreign exchange is insufficient, the FIE may, upon the presentation of the resolutions of the directors on the profit distribution plan and other relevant documents, purchase foreign exchange from designated foreign exchange banks.

 

(h)          FIEs may apply to the Bank of China or other designated foreign exchange banks to remit profit out of the PRC to the foreign parties if the requirements provided by the PRC laws, rules and regulations are met.

 

The Circular on Relevant Issues concerning Foreign Exchange Administration of Overseas Investment and Financing and Return Investments Conducted by Domestic Residents through Overseas Special Purpose Vehicles (“SAFE Circular No. 37”), which was promulgated by SAFE and became effective on July 14, 2014, requires a PRC individual resident (“PRC Resident”) to register with the local SAFE branch before he or she contributes assets or equity interests in an overseas special purpose vehicle (“Offshore SPV”) that is directly established or controlled by the PRC Resident for the purpose of conducting investment or financing. Following the initial registration, the PRC Resident is also required to register with the local SAFE branch for any major change in respect of the Offshore SPV, including, among other things, any major change of a PRC Resident shareholder, name or term of operation of the Offshore SPV, or any increase or reduction of the Offshore SPV’s registered capital, share transfer or swap, merger or division. Failure to comply with the registration procedures of SAFE Circular No. 37 may result in penalties and sanctions, including the imposition of restrictions on the ability of the Offshore SPV’s PRC subsidiary to distribute dividends to its overseas parent.

 

In addition, according to the SAFE Circular No. 37, a PRC Resident that participates in an employee share incentive plan of a non-listed Offshore SPV could, by submitting required documents, apply for registration with the local SAFE branch before exercising stock options.

 

Strict supervision and control by foreign exchange control administration has been imposed upon FIEs established in the manner of acquisitions of the PRC enterprises by foreign enterprises with PRC residents as shareholders.

 

Taxation

 

Income tax

 

The New Income Tax Law was promulgated by NPC on March 16, 2007 and came into effect on January 1, 2008. The Chinese domestic enterprises and FIEs are treated equally on the income tax rate, and the enterprise income tax rate shall be 25%. In accordance with the New Income Tax Law and its implementing regulations, the non-resident enterprise which has not set up institutions or establishments in China, or has set up institutions or establishments but the income has no relationship with such institutions or establishments, it shall pay enterprise income tax on such income sourced from China, and the income tax rate shall be 20%, subject to reduction as provided by any applicable double taxation treaty, unless the relevant income is specially exempted from tax under the applicable tax laws, regulations, notices and decisions which relate to FIEs and their investors.

 

The enterprises that were approved and established prior to the promulgation hereof and that, in accordance with the effective tax laws and administrative regulations, enjoy a special lower tax rate shall, in accordance with the provisions of the State Council, progressively transit to the tax rate specified herein within 5 years following the implementation hereof. Those enterprises that enjoy a fixed-term tax exemption or tax reduction shall, in accordance with the provisions of the State Council, continue to enjoy such exemption or reduction after the implementation hereof until the expiration of the term of such exemption or reduction. However, if an enterprise did not enjoy such preferential treatment because it has not yet achieved profitability, the term of such preferential treatment shall be calculated from 1 January 2008 until the expiration of the term of such exemption or reduction.

 

According to the Notice on Strengthening Administration of Enterprise Income Tax for Share Transfers by Non-PRC Resident Enterprise (Circular Guoshuihan [2009] No. 698) implemented on January 1, 2008, except for the purchase and sale of equity through a public securities market, where a foreign corporate investor indirectly transfers the equity of a PRC resident enterprise by disposing the equity of an overseas holding company (the “Indirect Transfer”) located in a tax jurisdiction that (i) has an effective tax rate of less than 12.5%, or (ii) does not tax its residents on their foreign income, the foreign corporate investor shall report the Indirect Transfer to the competent PRC tax authority within 30 days from the date when the equity transfer agreement was made. In this case, the PRC tax authority will examine the true nature of the Indirect Transfer. Should it deem the foreign investor to have made the Indirect Transfer without reasonable commercial purpose and in order to avoid the PRC tax, the PRC tax authority may disregard the existence of the overseas holding company that is used for tax planning purpose and re-characterise the Indirect Transfer. As a result, gains derived from such Indirect Transfer by the foreign investor may be subject to the EIT Law.

 

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Value-added tax

 

Pursuant to the Provisional Regulations on Value-added Tax of PRC, last amended on November 5, 2008 and took effect from January 1, 2009, and its implementation rules which were revised on December 15, 2008 and took effect from January 1, 2009, all entities or individuals in PRC engaging in the sale of goods, the provision of processing services, repairs and replacement services, and the import of goods are required to pay value-added tax (“VAT”). The amount of VAT payable in the sale or import of goods except as otherwise provided by paragraph (2) and paragraph (3) of Article 2 of the Provisional Regulations on Value-added Tax of PRC. The tax rate is also 17% for those providing processing services repairs and replacement services.

 

In November 2011, the Ministry of Finance (“MOF”) and the State Administration of Tax (“SAT”) promulgated the Pilot Plan for Imposition of Value-Added Tax to Replace Business Tax (the “Pilot Plan”). Since January 1, 2012, the PRC government has been implementing a pilot program in certain provinces and municipalities, to levy a 6% VAT on revenue generated from certain kinds of services in lieu of the 5% business tax. According to the Notice Regarding the Nationwide Implementation of B2V Transformation Pilot Program in respect of Transportation and Certain Modern Service Industries jointly issued by the MOF and SAT effective from August 1, 2013 (the “B2V Circular 37”), such policy has been implemented nationwide. In addition, the MOF and SAT released the Notice on Including Railway Transportation and Postal Services Sectors into the Pilot Scheme on Switching from Business Tax to VAT on December 12, 2013, which further expanded the scope of taxable services for value-added tax and replaced the B2V Circular 37 as of January 1, 2014.

 

Business tax

 

Pursuant to the Interim Regulation of the People’s Republic of China on Business Tax (“Business Tax Regulation”) last amended on November 10, 2008 and took effect from 1 January, 2009, business that provide services (including entertainment business), assign intangible assets or sell immovable property became liable to business tax at a rate ranging from 3% to 20% of the charges of the services provided, intangible assets assigned or immovable property sold, as the case may be.

 

Tax on dividends from PRC enterprise with foreign investment

 

According to the New Income Tax Law and the Implementation Rules, income such as dividends and profits distribution from the PRC derived from a foreign enterprise which has no establishment in the PRC is subject to a 10% withholding tax, subject to reduction as provided by any applicable double taxation treaty.

 

Stamp Duty

 

Under the PRC Interim Regulations on Stamp Duty promulgated by the State Council on August 6, 1988 and amended in January 6, 2011, for building property transfer instruments, including those in respect of property ownership transfer, the duty rate shall be 0.05% of the amount stated therein; for permits and certificates relating to rights, including real estate title certificates and land use right certificates, stamp duty shall be levied on an item basis at an annual rate of RMB5 per item.

 

Urban Maintenance Tax

 

Under the PRC Interim Regulations on Urban Maintenance Tax promulgated by the State Council on February 8, 1985 and amended on January 8, 2011, any taxpayer, whether an individual or otherwise, of product tax, value-added tax or business tax shall be required to pay urban maintenance tax. The tax rate shall be 7% for a taxpayer whose domicile is in an urban area, 5% for a taxpayer whose domicile is in a county and a town, and 1% for a taxpayer whose domicile is not in any urban area or county or town.

 

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Education Surcharge

 

Under the Interim Provisions on Imposition of Education Surcharge promulgated by the State Council on April 28, 1986 (last amended by the State Council on August 20, 2005), any taxpayer, whether an individual or otherwise, of product tax, value-added tax or business tax shall pay an education surcharge, unless such obliged taxpayer is instead required to pay a rural area education surcharge as provided by the Notice of the State Council on Raising Funds for Schools in Rural Areas. Education surcharge shall be calculated and levied at a rate of 1% on the actual amount of product tax, value-added tax and business tax paid by the taxpayer.

 

According to the Circular on Issues Concerning Policies on Unifying Local Education Surtax promulgated by ministry of finance on November 17, 2010, the rate at which local education surtax is levied should be 2% of the value-added tax, the business tax or the consumption tax actually paid by entities and individuals (including foreign-invested enterprises, foreign enterprises and foreign individuals).

 

Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise

 

WFOE is governed by the Law of the People’s Republic of China Concerning Enterprises with Sole Foreign Investments, which was promulgated on April 12, 1986 and was subsequently amended on October 31, 2000, and its Implementation Regulations promulgated on December 12, 1990 and was subsequently amended on April 12, 2001 (together the “Foreign Enterprises Law”).

 

Procedures for establishment of a WFOE

 

The establishment of a WFOE will have to be approved by Ministry of Commerce (or its delegated authorities) (the “MOC”). If two or more foreign investors jointly apply for the establishment of a WFOE, a copy of the contract between the parties must also be submitted to MOC (or its delegated authorities) for its record. A WFOE must also obtain a business licence from the State Administration of Industry and Commerce (or its delegated authorities) before it can commence business.

 

Nature

 

A WFOE is a limited liability company under the Foreign Enterprise Law. It is a legal entity which may independently assume civil obligations, enjoy civil rights and has the right to own, use and dispose of property. It is required to have a registered capital contributed by the foreign investor(s). The liability of the foreign investor(s) is limited to the amount of registered capital contributed. The foreign investor may make its contributions by instalments and the registered capital must be contributed within the period as approved by the MOC (or its delegated authorities) in accordance with relevant regulations.

 

Profit distribution

 

The Foreign Enterprise Law provides that after payment of taxes, a WFOE must make contributions to a reserve fund and at least 10% of the after-tax profits must be allocated to the reserve fund. If the accumulative amount of allocated reserve funds reaches 50% of an enterprise’s registered capital, the WFOE will not be required to make any additional contribution. The WFOE is prohibited from distributing dividends unless the losses (if any) of previous years have been made up.

 

In accordance with the Notice of the Ministry of Finance on the Issue of Handling Financial Issues by Relevant Enterprises after the Implementation of the Company Law promulgated by the Ministry of Finance on March 15, 2006 and effective April 1, 2006, from January 1, 2006 on, enterprises established in accordance with the Company Law shall distribute profits pursuant to Article 167 of the Company Law and shall no longer make contributions to the reserve fund. After an enterprise ceases to make contributions to the reserve fund, it may continue to make contributions to the employee bonus and welfare fund as decided by the board of directors if the purpose, use conditions, and procedures thereof shall be made clear, and such funds shall be manage as debts.

 

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Company Law

 

The establishment and operation of corporate entities in China is governed by the PRC Company Law, which was promulgated by the Standing Committee of the NPC on December 29, 1993 and became effective on July 1, 1994 (“1993 PRC Company Law”). It was subsequently amended on December 25, 1999, August 28, 2004, October 27, 2005 and December 28, 2013.

 

The PRC Company Law generally governs 2 types of companies — limited liability companies and joint stock limited companies. Both types of companies have the status of legal persons, and the liability of a company to its debtors is limited to the value of assets owned by the company. Liabilities of shareholders of a limited liability company are limited to the amount of registered capital they have contributed.

 

The amendments to the PRC Company Law adopted in October 2005 seek to reform various aspects of the 1993 PRC Company Law and simplify the establishment and operation of companies incorporated in China by lowering capitalisation requirements, increasing shareholder and creditor protection, improving corporate governance, and relaxing rules regarding the establishment of subsidiaries. Further, the restriction relating to the total investment of a company in other entities exceeding 50% of its net assets has been removed, the incorporation of one shareholder limited liability companies in addition to wholly State-owned enterprises is permitted, and the Chinese Company Law shall apply to foreign invested limited liability companies. Where laws on foreign investment have other stipulations, such stipulations shall apply.

 

The amendments to the PRC Company Law adopted in December 2013 took effect on March 1, 2014. These amendments cover three aspects: (a) replacing the paid-up capital registration system by subscribed capital registration system; (b) relaxing the requirements for registered capital registration; and (c) streamlining the registration items and requirements for registration documents.

 

PRC Laws and Regulations Relating to Foreign Investment

 

On October 31, 2007, the National Development and Reform Commission (“NDRC”) and MOC, jointly promulgated the Catalogue of Industries for Guiding Foreign Investment (as amended in 2007), which came into effect on December 1, 2007 (the “Catalogue”), as amended on December 24, 2011 and came into effect on January 30, 2012. The Catalogue lists out the industries and economic activities which are encouraged, restricted or prohibited by the PRC government for foreign investment. The Catalogue does not specify which business activities are in the permitted category. Instead, if the business activities are not listed in any of the encouraged, restricted or the prohibited categories, they shall be construed as being in the permitted category. Pursuant to the Catalogue, the wholesale of refined oil falls under the restricted category. None of our Group’s business activities are listed in the prohibited category.

 

Labor Law

 

Pursuant to the Labor Law of the PRC promulgated by Standing Committee of the NPC on July 5, 1994 and was subsequently amended on August 27, 2009, the Labor Contract Law of the PRC promulgated by Standing Committee of the NPC on June 29, 2007 and was subsequently amended on December 28, 2012 and the Labour Contract Law Implementation Rules of the PRC promulgated by the State Council on September 18, 2008, companies must enter into employment contracts with their employees, based on the principles of equality, consent and agreement through consultation. Companies must establish and effectively implement system of ensuring occupational safety and health, educating employees on occupational safety and health, preventing work-related accidents and reducing occupational hazards. Companies must also pay for their employees’ social insurance premium.

 

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Social Insurance Law

 

Employers in China are required to contribute, on behalf of their employees, to a number of social security funds, including funds for basic pension insurance, unemployment insurance, basic medical insurance, work-related injury insurance, maternity insurance, and housing provident funds. These payments are made to local administrative authorities and an employer who fails to contribute may be fined and be ordered to make-up for the missed contributions. The various laws and regulations that govern the employers’ obligation to contribute to the social security funds include PRC Social Insurance Law promulgated by the Standing Committee of the NPC on October 28, 2010 and became effective July 1, 2011; the Interim Regulations on the Collection and Payment of Social Security Funds, which were promulgated by the State Council and became effective on January 22, 1999; the Interim Measures concerning the Maternity Insurance, which were promulgated by the Ministry of Labour on December 14, 1994 and became effective on January 1, 1995; the Regulations on Occupational Injury Insurance, which were promulgated by the State Council on April 27, 2003 and became effective on January 1, 2004 and was amended on December 20, 2010; the Regulations on Management of the Housing Provident Fund, which were promulgated and became effective on April 3, 1999 and was amended on March 24, 2002.

 

Where the enterprises fail to pay the full amount of the social insurance premiums, the relevant department aforesaid has the authority to check and decide on the amount of social insurance premiums that the enterprises should pay as the supplementary payment. If the enterprises does not pay for the social insurance premiums after the relevant department has charged the full amount of the supplementary payment, the relevant department is authorised to either inquire about the deposit account of such enterprises, or apply to the related department at or above the county level for making the decision of the allocation of social insurance premiums. The relevant department can also inform the bank or other financial institution to execute the allocation by written notice. If the amount of the deposit account is smaller than the amount of social insurance premiums required to pay by the enterprises, the enterprises may provide a security and delay the date to pay the social insurance premiums. If the amount of the deposit account is smaller than the amount of the social insurance premiums needed to pay by the enterprises, and the enterprises fails to provide a security, the relevant department shall apply to the court for the levying, sealing and auctioning of the property of such enterprises.

 

If the enterprises do not pay the full amount of social insurance premiums as scheduled, the social insurance premium collection institution shall order them to make the payment or make up the difference within a stipulated period and impose a daily fine equivalent to 0.05% of the overdue payment from the date on which the payment is overdue. If payment is not made within the stipulated period, the relevant administration department shall impose a fine from one to three times the amount of overdue payment.

 

Environmental Protection Regulations

 

In accordance with the Environmental Protection Law of the PRC adopted by the Standing Committee of the NPC on December 26, 1989, which has been amended on April 24, 2014 and will take effect on January 1, 2015, the Administration Supervisory Department of Environmental Protection of the State Council sets the national guidelines for the discharge of pollutants. The provincial and municipal governments of provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities may also set their own guidelines for the discharge of pollutants within their own provinces or districts in the event that the national guidelines are inadequate.

 

A company or enterprise which causes environmental pollution and discharges other polluting materials which endanger the public should implement environmental protection methods and procedures into their business operations. This may be achieved by setting up a system of accountability within the company’s business structure for environmental protection; adopting effective procedures to prevent environmental hazards such as waste gases, water and residues, dust powder, radioactive materials and noise arising from production, construction and other activities from polluting and endangering the environment. The environmental protection system and procedures should be implemented simultaneously with the commencement of and during the operation of construction, production and other activities undertaken by the company. Any company or enterprise which discharges environmental pollutants should report and register such discharge with the Administration Supervisory Department of Environmental Protection and pay any fines imposed for the discharge. A fee may also be imposed on the company for the cost of any work required to restore the environment to its original state. Companies which have cause severe pollution to the environment are required to restore the environment or remedy the effects of the pollution within a prescribed time limit.

 

If a company fails to report and/or register the environmental pollution caused by it, it will receive a warning or be penalized. Companies which fail to restore the environment or remedy the effects of the pollution within the prescribed time will be penalized or have their business licences terminated. Companies or enterprises which have polluted and endangered the environment must bear the responsibility for remedying the danger and effects of the pollution, as well as to compensate the any losses or damages suffered as a result of such environmental pollution.

 

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Governmental Regulations in Relation to the Company’s Businesses

 

Pursuant to the Implementation Measures for Work Safety Licenses of Enterprises Producing Hazardous Chemicals (“Measures of Producing Hazardous Chemicals”) promulgated by State Administration of Work Safety on August 5, 2011 which took effect on December 1, 2011, where an enterprise is established in accordance with relevant laws and has obtained the industrial and commercial business licenses or industrial and commercial approval documents for engaging in the production of end products or intermediate products that are included in the Catalogue of Hazardous Chemicals, the enterprise shall obtain the work safety licenses for hazardous chemicals in accordance with the provisions of Measures of Producing Hazardous Chemicals. The enterprise that has not obtained the work safety licenses shall not engage in the production activities of hazardous chemicals.

 

Save as otherwise disclosed, Delta is not subject to any special legislation or regulatory controls in the PRC other than those generally applicable to companies and businesses in the PRC, which will have a material effect on its business operations. Changes in the PRC governmental rules and regulations will have a significant impact on its business, and Foreign exchange control and tax policies in the PRC may limit its ability to utilize its revenue effectively and affect its ability to receive dividends and other payments from its subsidiary in the PRC.

 

Please also refer to the Section “Risk Factors – Risks Relating to Doing Business in the PRC” of this report for details on the applicable PRC laws and regulations.

 

Licenses, Permits and Approvals

 

As of the date of this report, Delta has obtained all material licenses, permits and approvals from the relevant government authorities for its business operations in the PRC, and have complied with all relevant PRC environmental laws and regulations, and have not been fined under any related PRC environmental laws or regulations. Please see the table below for the material licenses, permits and approvals that Delta received as of the date of this report:

 

Entity   Licenses, Permits and
Certificates
  Serial Number  

Valid Term/

Renewal Period

  Authority
Jiangsu Delta   Registration Certificate for Using Hazardous Chemicals   321110234   June 23, 2014 to June 22, 2017   Jiangsu Province Administration of Work Safety Chemical Registration Centre
Jiangsu Delta   Trading Licence for Hazardous Chemicals   Su Zhen An Jing (Yi) Zi 2012001347   January 5, 2012 to January 4, 2015   Administration of Work Safety of Zhenjiang City
Jiangsu Delta   Record Keeping Certificate of Non-Pharmaceutical Precursor Chemical Production   (Su) 3S32111200031   May 23, 2014 to April 27, 2017   Administration of Work Safety of Zhenjiang City
Jiangsu Delta   Record Keeping Certificate of Class 2 and Class 3 Precursor Chemical Purchase   [2014] Certificate No. 102888   To November 28, 2014   Police Station of Jiangsu Zhenjiang, Dantu Bureau
Jiangsu Delta   Approval of Purchasing Highly Toxic Chemical   (Zhenjiang) Gong Ju Zhun Guo Zi [2014] No. 01962   One-time approval and valid for 15 days.   Zhenjiang Police Station
Jiangsu Delta   Pollutant Discharge Permit   Zhen Tu Huan No. 3211212012062   20 October 2012 to October 19, 2015   Environment Protection Agency of Dantu District, Zhenjiang City
Jiangsu Delta   Business License   321100400012550   June 15, 2007 to June 14, 2027   Administration of Industry and Commerce of Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province
Jiangsu Delta   Work Safety License   (Su) WH An Xu Zheng Zi [L00230]   April 28, 2014 to April 27, 2017   Administration of Work Safety of Jiangsu Province
Jiangsu Delta   Financial Registration Certificate for Foreign-invested Enterprises   No.3211210203   June 15, 2007 to June 14, 2027   Local Financial Bureau of Dantu District, Zhenjiang City

 

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Entity   Licenses, Permits and
Certificates
  Serial Number  

Valid Term/

Renewal Period

  Authority
Jiangsu Delta   Organization Code Certificate   No.66274328-4   June 15, 2011 to June 14, 2015   Jiangsu Zhenjiang Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine
Jiangsu Delta   Tax Registration Certificate   Zhen Guo Shui Tu Deng Zi 321121662743284  

N.A.

(Note: issued on 19 January 2009)

  National Tax Bureau of Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province and Local Tax Bureau of Dantu, Zhenjiang
Jiangsu Delta   Tax Registration Certificate   Su Di Shui Zi No.321181796133836

N.A.

(Note: issued on 19 January 2009)

  National Tax Bureau of Danyang, Jiangsu Province and Local Tax Bureau of Danyang
Jiangsu Delta   Approval Certificate for Establishment of Enterprises with Investment of Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao and Overseas Chinese in the PRC   Shang Wai Zi Su Fu Zi [2007] NO.73674  

N.A.

(Note: issued on 6 June 2014)

  People’s Government of Jiangsu Province
Jiangsu Delta   Foreign Exchange Registration Card   No.00085568   [N.A.]   State Foreign Exchange Administration
Jiangsu Delta   Bank Account Permit   No. J3140002471102  

N.A.

(Note: issued on July 16, 2008)

  People’s Bank of China, Zhenjiang Branch
Jiangsu Delta   Social Insurance Registration Certificate   She Xian Su Zi No.32112115000942   June 23, 2010 to June 22, 2015   Social Labour Insurance Fund Management Centre, Dantu District, Zhenjiang City
Jiangsu Delta   Environmental Management System Certificate   N.A.   July 6, 2012 to July 5, 2015   China Certification Centre Inc.
Jiangsu Zhengxin R&D   Business License   321181400006540   April 20, 2010 to April 19, 2061   Administration of Industry and Commerce of Dayang, Zhenjiang
Jiangsu Zhengxin R&D   Organization Code Certificate   No.57261313-6   September 24, 2012 to September 23, 2016   Zhenjiang Danyang Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine
Jiangsu Zhengxin R&D   Tax Registration Certificate   Zhen Guo Shui Dan Deng Zi 321181572613136  

N.A.

(Note: issued on December 7, 2012)

  State Tax Bureau of Danyang, Jiangsu Province and Local Tax Bureau of Danyang, Jiangsu Province
Jiangsu Zhengxin R&D   Financial Registration Certificate for Foreign-invested Enterprises   No.321181572613136   April 20, 2011 to April 18, 2061   Local Financial Bureau of Danyang City
Jiangsu Zhengxin R&D   Bank Account Permit   No. J3141002596303  

N.A.

(Note: issued on December 25, 2012)

  People’s Bank of China, Dayang Branch
Jiangsu Zhengxin R&D   Certificate of Statistic Registration   Dan Tong Deng Zi No. 32118120112278  

N.A.

(Note: issued on December 19, 2012)

  Danyang Statistic Bureau
Jiangsu Logistic   Business License   321121000087016   December 17, 2013 to Long   Administration of Industry and Commerce of Dantu, Zhenjiang
Jiangsu Logistic   Road transportation operation Certificate   Su Jiao Yun Guan Xu Ke Zhen Zi No. 321112303680   May 21, 2014 to December 11, 2017   Zhenjiang Administration of Transportation and Management
Jiangsu Logistic   Organization Code Certificate   No. 08692663-9   December 17, 2013 to December 16, 2017   Zhenjiang Dantu  Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine
Jiangsu Logistic   Tax Registration Certificate   Zhen Guo Shui Deng Zi 321121086926639  

N.A.

(Note: issued on June 12, 2014)

  State Tax Bureau of Dantu, Zhenjiang city, Jiangsu Province and Local Tax Bureau of Dan, Zhenjiang city

 

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Entity   Licenses, Permits and
Certificates
  Serial Number  

Valid Term/

Renewal Period

  Authority
Binhai Deda   Business license   320922000222858   June 8, 2013 to June 7, 2043   Administration of Industry and Commerce of Binhai, Yanhai
Binhai Deda   Trading Licence for Hazardous Chemicals   Su (Yan) An Jing Zi (Bin) 000011   June 7, 2013 to June 6, 2016   Administration of Work Safety of Binhai
Binhai Deda   Bank Account Permit   No. J3112001078201  

N.A.

(Note: issued on June 19, 2013)

  People’s Bank of China, Binhai Branch
Binhai Deda   Organization Code Certificate   No. 07101823-2   June 8, 2013 to June 7, 2017   Yancheng  Binhai  Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine
Binhai Deda   Tax Registration Certificate   Yan Guo Bin Shui Deng Zi 320922071018232  

N.A.

(Note: issued on June 9, 2013)

  State Tax Bureau of Binhai, Jiangsu Province and Local Tax Bureau of Binhai, Yancheng City

 

Employees

 

As of the date of this report, Delta has a total of 309 full-time employees, all of whom are located in Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province, the PRC. Delta does not experience any significant seasonal fluctuations in its number of employees. The number of temporary employees employed by it during the periods under review was insignificant.

 

None of Delta’s employees are represented by a union. Delta believes that its relationship with its employees has historically been good and this is expected to continue.

 

The functional distribution of Delta’s full-time employees as of the date of this report is as follows:

 

Function   Number  
Management     6  
Sales and marketing     8  
Research and Development     28  
Safety and environmental protection     19  
Production     24  
Procurement     5  
New Material     49  
Logistics     20  
Quality control     13  
Administration     35  
Production workers     102  
Total     309  

 

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RISK FACTORS

 

You should consider carefully each of the following business and investment risk factors and all of the other information in this report. If any of the following risks and uncertainties develops into actual events, the business, financial condition or results of Delta’s operations could be materially adversely affected. If that happens, the trading price of its ordinary shares could decline significantly. The risk factors below contain forward-looking statements regarding its business. Actual results could differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. See "Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information".

 

Risks Relating to Delta’s Business

 

Delta is subject to the PRC's environmental protection measures.

 

Delta’s business activities produce certain pollutants such as waste water and waste gas, during the production process. The PRC has in recent years tightened its environmental protection measures to be more in line with steps taken by developed countries.

 

Under the PRC Environmental Protection Law, any enterprise which discharges pollutants is required to be registered with the relevant PRC governmental departments and to obtain a pollutant discharge permit. Any such enterprise is also required to have waste water, waste gas, solid waste and noise pollution treatment facilities that meet the relevant environmental standards and to have the pollutants treated before discharge. The provincial and municipal governments of provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities may also set their own guidelines for the discharge of pollutants within their own provinces or districts.

 

On October 20, 2012, Jiangsu Delta obtained the Pollutant Discharge Permit of Zhenjiang issued by the Environment Protection Agency of Dantu District, Zhenjiang City for discharge of the key production wastes, including inter alia , ammonia, nitrogen, totel phosphorus, petroleum waste, benzene, toluene, dimethylbenzene, chlorobenzene, soot, hydrochloric acid, hydrochloric acid, maleic anhydride and sulphur dioxide. Such discharges must be made in compliance with national environmental regulation. The Pollutant Discharge Permit is valid from October 20, 2012 to October 19, 2015, after which it will be due for renewal.

 

Additionally, its facilities may be subject to periodic and annual environmental inspections. Penalties may be imposed for the discharge of pollutants that fail to meet relevant environmental standards. The relevant governmental authorities may refuse to issue or renew a pollutant discharge permit if an enterprise fails environmental inspections and in cases of severe violation of environmental standards, are also empowered to shut down any enterprise that causes substantial environmental problems.

 

There is no assurance that the current PRC environmental protection laws and regulations will not be amended in the future. In June 2012, as the local environmental protection criteria were amended where more stringent standards were introduced by the relevant local authorities, Jiangsu Delta’s production activities were temporarily suspended for approximately 45 days to enhance its waste water treatment facilities in order to meet the revised standards. In July 2012, Jiangsu Delta was certified to have satisfied the new criteria and re-commenced its operations. If more stringent environmental protection laws and regulations are introduced in the future, incident as such might happen again and Delta may need to utilize significant financial and/or other resources to ensure compliance, which will result in an increase in its operating costs and have an adverse effect on its profitability and prospects.

 

Furthermore, if Delta is unable to comply with such stringent environmental protection standards, penalties (including fines and/or shutdown of processing facilities) may be imposed on it, which in turn may adversely affect its financial performance.

 

Delta depends on its key personnel for continued success.

 

Delta believes its success to date can largely be attributed to the contributions, expertise and experience of its key management team, which is headed by its Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Chao Xin. He is responsible for identifying business opportunities and implementing overall business strategies to achieve its corporate goals.

 

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Delta’s key management team also includes Chao Xin, Wu Changguang, Xia Jianmin, Chao Ming and Yan Hong . The continued success its business is therefore dependent, to a large extent, on its ability to retain the services of its directors and executive officers. Each of Chao Xin, Wu Changguang and Chao Ming has more than 13 years of experience in the fine chemical and/or related industries. The loss of the services of its key personnel without a suitable and timely replacement, or the inability to attract and retain other qualified personnel, could adversely affect its operations and hence, its financial results.

 

Delta is subject to fluctuations in the prices of principal raw materials in its operations.

 

The key components and raw materials used in Delta’s production and manufacturing processes are Toluene, Chlorine, Benzene, Styrene and Phthalic Anhydride, Maleic Anhydride, Propylene glycol and Ethylene diglycol which in aggregate constituted approximately 80% of its total cost of sales. As these materials constitute key components of its manufacturing processes, any fluctuations in the prices of such raw materials which may in turn have an impact on its production costs. In line with industry practice, Delta do not have long-term supply contracts with its suppliers. A shortage of any key raw materials or components could limit its production, and is likely to increase the costs of its products, thereby depressing the margins for its products. Further, although Delta produces a number of intermediary materials such as MA, PCT and OCT in-house for the production of PCT/OCT downstream products and UPR products, there can be no assurance that Delta will be able to continue to do so in a cost-effective manner.

 

There is no assurance that Delta will be able to obtain an adequate supply of key raw materials at competitive prices. Market prices of such raw materials may also be volatile due to factors beyond its control, such factors include, inter alia , general economic conditions, changes in the level of global demand and the availability of supply. Any substantial increase in the prices of these raw materials is likely to have a material adverse impact on its production costs. In the event of any significant increase in the cost of such raw materials, and should Delta be unable to pass on such costs to its customers on a timely basis, its business, profitability and financial performance will be adversely affected.

 

Delta is vulnerable to fluctuations in the prices of its products.

 

Delta is subject to fluctuations in demand for its products and services due to a variety of factors, including general economic conditions, competition, product obsolescence, shifts in buying patterns, financial difficulties and budget constraints of its actual and potential customers and other factors. Some of its products may experience great price fluctuation.

 

While such factors may, in some periods, increase product sales, fluctuations in demand can also negatively impact its product sales. If demand for its products declines or the prices of its products decline because of general economic conditions or for other reasons, its revenues and gross margin could be adversely affected.

 

Delta may be affected by disruptions to its processing facilities.

 

Delta’s processing facilities are located at Zhenjiang City, Jiangsu Province, the PRC. The production facilities are subject to operational risks, such as industrial accidents, which could cause personal injury or loss of human life, the breakdown or failure of equipment, power supplies or processes, performance below expected levels of output or efficiency, obsolescence, labor disputes, natural disasters and the need to comply with relevant regulatory and requirements. From time to time, Delta may need to carry out planned shutdowns of its processing plants for routine maintenance, statutory inspections and testing and may need to shut down various plants for capacity expansions and equipment upgrades. In addition, due to the nature of its business, and despite compliance with requisite safety requirements and standards, the production process is still subject to operational risks, including discharges or releases of hazardous substances, exposure to contamination and leakages from other factories and operations in the vicinity. These operational risks may cause personal injury or loss of human life and could result in the imposition of civil and criminal penalties. The occurrence of any of these events could have a material adverse effect on the productivity and profitability of a particular production facility and on its business, results of operations and financial condition.

 

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Although Delta has taken precautions to minimize the risk of any significant operational problems at its production facilities, there can be no assurance that its business, results of operations and financial condition may not be adversely affected by disruptions caused by operational hazards at its production facilities, or at other factories and facilities in the vicinity. Moreover, its production processes are continuously being modified and updated. As a result of manufacturing process updates and improvements, from time to time, Delta may experience shutdowns, and disruptions to the operations.

 

The occurrence of any of the above events may cause it to stop or suspend its processing operations and Delta may not be able to deliver the products to its customers on a timely basis, which would have an adverse impact on its business, financial position and profitability.

 

Delta’s insurance coverage may not adequately protect it against certain operating and other hazards which may have an adverse effect on its business.

 

Delta makes substantial investments in complex manufacturing and production facilities and transportation equipment. Many of the production processes, raw materials and certain finished products are potentially destructive and dangerous in uncontrolled or catastrophic circumstances, including operating hazards, fires and explosions, and natural disasters such as typhoons, floods, earthquakes and major equipment failures for which insurance may not be obtainable at a reasonable cost or at all. Delta maintains insurance policies covering losses due to fire and other calamities. Delta also maintains insurance policies for fixed assets, such as vehicles, machineries, facilities and buildings which cover against damage caused by certain accidents and natural disasters. Should an accident or natural disaster occur, it may cause significant property damage, disruption to operations and personal injuries and its insurance coverage may be inadequate to cover such loss. Should an uninsured loss or a loss in excess of insured limits occur, Delta could suffer from damage to its reputation or lose all or a portion of production capacity as well as future revenues anticipated to derive from the relevant facilities. While Delta maintains coverage from insurance policies for its production facilities which are in line with the industry norms, Delta cannot assure you that its insurance coverage would be sufficient to cover all its potential losses.

 

Delta’s profitability may be affected by a failure to compete effectively in a competitive environment.

 

Delta operates in a highly competitive environment and is subject to competition from both existing competitors and new market entrants. Rapid technological advances and aggressive pricing strategies by its competitors may continue to increase competition. In order to remain competitive, Delta must continue to improve its materials supply chain, foster production self-sufficiency, upgrade technology and manufacturing process and introduce new products to the market in a timely manner. Delta’s ability to do so depends on factors both within and outside of its control and may be constrained by the distinct characteristics and production requirements of individual products. There can be no assurance that Delta will be able to continue to improve production efficiency and maintain reasonable margins for all of its existing products, or that Delta will be able to successfully introduce new products that are able to command higher margins. Some of its competitors may have superior financial, marketing, manufacturing, research and development and technological resources, greater brand name recognition and larger customer bases than it.

 

Accordingly, these competitors may have the ability to respond more quickly to new or emerging technologies, adapt more quickly to changes in customer requirements and devote greater resources to the development, promotion and sales of their products and/or services. There is no assurance that Delta will be able to continue competing successfully against present and future competitors.

 

Management of Delta believes that the important factors to achieving success in its industry include maintaining customer loyalty by cultivating long-term customer relationships and maintaining the quality of its products and services. If Delta is unable to attain these, Delta may lose customers to its competitors and this will adversely affect its market share. Increased competition may also force it to lower its prices, thus reducing its profit margins and affecting its financial performance and condition. Such competition may have a material adverse effect on its business, financial position and results of operations.

 

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Delta’s business may be adversely affected if its customers place lower than expected orders.

 

As is customary in its industry, Delta does not obtain firm and long-term volume purchase commitments from its customers. Although Delta may from time to time enter into sales agreements with its key customers which normally include general terms of sale, specification requirements and pricing policy, such agreements generally do not specify a minimum purchase volume or a specific purchase price. The precise terms for each shipment, such as pricing, product specifications and quantities, are normally confirmed at the time each order is placed.

 

Accordingly, Delta faces the risk that its customers might place lower than expected orders, if at all, or cancel existing plans for orders. Although the customers might be contractually obliged to purchase products on specific terms from it for particular orders, Delta may be unable to or, for other business reasons, choose not to enforce its contractual rights if the customers terminate their orders. Cancellations, reductions or instructions to delay production by a significant customer could materially and adversely affect its results of operations by reducing its sales volume, as well as by possibly causing a delay in the customers’ repayment of its expenditures for inventory and resulting in lower utilization of the manufacturing facilities, all of which may result in lower gross margins.

 

Delta’s reputation may suffer if Delta fails to manufacture products within the acceptable quality range and optimal production yields.

 

Product quality can be affected by a number of factors, including the level of contaminants in the manufacturing environment, the contamination of raw materials, equipment malfunction, process adjustments made to manufacture new products, interruptions in availability of utilities, deficiencies in quality control and inadequate sample testing. Many of Delta’s customers require stringent quality requirements in the procurement of their supplies.

 

Delta has in place stringent quality control processes as set out in the section “Quality Control” of this rep and ensure that its raw materials, manufacturing systems and processes and products meet the highest standards of quality. If Delta fails to maintain high quality production standards, its reputation may suffer and customers may cancel their orders or return their products for replacement, which will materially and adversely affects its results of operations and financial condition.

 

Delta may be unable to adapt to technological changes and other industry standards.

 

Delta operates in a technologically dependent industry and is required to quickly adapt to technological changes and industry standards as well as the changing needs of customers. In the event that Delta is unable to keep up with the technological developments and develop new products on time, or if Delta fails to anticipate and adapt to changes in its customers’ requirements, its current products and technology may face the risk of becoming obsolete and Delta would not be able to fully meet its customers’ needs. This may then result in a decrease in demand for its products and have a negative impact on its financial performance.

 

Delta may be exposed to risk of infringement of its intellectual property rights.

 

Delta relies primarily on patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright law and other contractual restrictions to protect its intellectual property. Nevertheless, these afford only limited protection and the actions Delta may take to protect its intellectual property rights may not be adequate. Third parties may infringe or misappropriate its proprietary technologies or other intellectual property rights, which could have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects. As of the date of this report, Delta owns five patents in respect of UPR production and is in the midst of applying for seven more patents.

 

Although Delta’s senior management personnel would, under the relevant PRC laws relating to duties of directors or the terms of their employment contracts, have a general duty of confidentiality, there is no assurance that there will be no unauthorised disclosure of its trade secrets or other proprietary information. In the event that there is a leakage of such trade secrets or proprietary information to its competitors and other third parties, it may limit its ability to maintain its competitive edge and to grow its business.

 

Further, as Delta has not yet received patent protection for some of its proprietary information, there is no assurance that Delta will obtain adequate remedies in the event of an unauthorised disclosure of the proprietary information to its competitors or other third parties. Should there be a loss of proprietary information, its operations, financial position and prospects may be adversely affected.

 

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Delta may not be able to ensure the successful implementation of its future plans and strategies.

 

As set out in the section entitled “Strategies and Future Plans”, Delta intends to, inter alia , expand its production capacity and product lines, as well as its distribution network. Such initiatives involve various risks including but not limited to the investment costs in establishing a distribution network within the PRC, setting up of new production facilities and offices and working capital requirements. There is no assurance that such future plans can be successfully implemented as the successful execution of such future plans will depend on several factors, some of which are not within its control, such as retaining and recruiting qualified and skilled staff, and the continued demand for its products by its customers. Failure to implement any part of its future plans or executing such plan costs effectively, may lead to a material adverse change in its operating environment or affect its ability to respond to market or industry changes, which may, in turn, adversely affect its business and financial results.

 

Delta is exposed to the credit risks of its customers.

 

Delta’s business and financial results are dependent on the credit worthiness of its customers and this risk increases with, inter alia , the customer’s proportion of purchases from it. Delta usually offers its customers credit terms of up to 120 days. Although there has not been any material collection problem for trade receivables or any other allowance for doubtful debts during the past three fiscal years, there is no assurance that Delta will not encounter bad debt problems in the future. Should Delta experience any unexpected delay or difficulty in collections from its customers, its cash flow and financial results may be adversely affected.

 

In addition, any deterioration in the financial position of its customers may materially affect its profits and cash flow as these customers may default on their payments to it. Delta cannot assure you that such defaults will not increase in the future or that Delta will not experience cash flow problems as a result of such defaults. Should these develop into actual events, its business and financial results will be adversely affected.

 

Delta may require additional funding for future growth.

 

Delta’s business and the nature of the industry in which Delta operates may require it to make substantial capital expenditures in terms of both plants, equipment and for research and development capabilities. In particular, Delta may expand its production capacity in certain of its production facilities to cater to the expected increase in demand. These capital expenditures will be spent in advance of any additional sales to be generated by new or upgraded production facilities as a result of these expenditures. There is a risk that Delta may in the future incur operating losses if its net operating revenue does not adequately recover its capital expenditures.

 

In connection with its business strategy, Delta has continued to make regular capital investments and expenditures. Delta expects to incur further capital expenditures for FY2015 in connection with the construction and the expansion of production facilities.

 

The additional funding and capital expenditures is expected to be funded from proceeds from existing cash balances and credit lines, cash inflow from operations and existing and future bank borrowing. However, in the event of adverse market conditions in the future or changes in its growth, manufacturing process, product technologies, prices of machinery and equipment or interest rates, its actual expenditures may exceed its planned expenditures and Delta may not have sufficient sources of liquidity to effect the current operational plan and would need to secure additional financing from external sources. Delta’s failure to obtain any required financing could impair its ability to both serve its existing clients base and develop new clients and could result in both a decrease in revenue and an increase in its loss.

 

To the extent that Delta requires financing, it would intend to seek funding for its capital needs through the issuance of debt, preferred stock, common equity, loan guarantees, or a combination of these types of instruments. Delta may also seek to obtain financing through a private placement or a public offering, a consequence of which could include the sale or issuance of stock to third parties. To the extent additional funding is required, Delta cannot assure you that it will be able to get additional financing on any terms acceptable to it, and, if it is able to raise funds, it may be necessary for it to sell its securities at a price which is at a significant discount from the market price and on other terms which may be disadvantageous to it. In connection with any such financing, Delta may be required to provide registration rights to the investors. The price and terms of any financing which would be available to it could result in the issuance of a significant number of shares. If Delta is required to issue a significant number of shares, stockholders could suffer substantial dilution.   

 

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Delta is pendent on its “DELTA” brand.

 

Delta relies on its “DELTA” brand in the marketing and distribution of its products. Delta believes that it has built significant goodwill in its brand in terms of the quality of products and services and it is widely recognised by the fine chemical industry in the PRC. Delta considers its “DELTA” brand to be vital in promoting product recognition and customer loyalty. Hence, if there are any major defects in its products or adverse publicity on its brand, the goodwill in its brand will be adversely affected and its customers may lose confidence in its products. This will adversely affect its sales of products, hence affecting its business and financial performance.

 

In order to protect its trademark, Delta has applied to register its “DELTA” label as a trademark in the PRC. Delta relies on PRC trademark laws but there is no assurance that this means of protecting its trademark will be effective or that its competitors will not adopt product names or trademarks that are similar to that of ours. Delta is also vulnerable to attempts by third parties to pass off their products as ours by using its trademark. Adequate protection of its intellectual property is important to its business. Although Delta may take legal action against those who infringe its intellectual property rights, it may need to incur substantial time and resources and there is no assurance that Delta will be able to stop or prevent such infringement completely. Unauthorized use of its trademarks could adversely affect its performance and business reputation. Should such counterfeit products be of inferior quality, the goodwill in its brand may be eroded. Hence, its business and financial performance will be adversely affected if Delta is unable to protect its intellectual property rights effectively.

 

Defective or non-compliant products may lead to negative publicity which adversely affect Delta’s business and profits.

 

Delta’s products are sold mainly to manufacturers. Although Delta has not faced any adverse claims or complaints regarding its products to-date, there can be no assurance that its products will not cause personal injury or health complications on users. Further, in the event that its products are defective or non-compliant with specifications, Delta may be liable to complaints, lawsuits and claims from its customers which in turn could generate negative publicity and materially and adversely affect its business and financial condition. Any successful product liability claim against it may adversely affect its business and reputation. A product liability claim, even without merit, could result in it incurring significant expenses and expending substantial time and efforts of its management in defending such a claim. Even if Delta is able to successfully defend any such claim, there can be no assurance that its customers will not lose confidence in its products, thereby affecting its business and reputation.

 

Additional Risk Factors to consider

 

Because Delta’s contracts are individual purchase orders and not long-term agreements, the results of its operations can vary significantly from quarter to quarter.

 

Delta currently does not have any long-term contracts with its customers for its products.  While Delta does not depend on any single customer for a significant portion of its revenues, there is a risk that existing customers will elect not to do business with it in the future or will experience financial difficulties. There is also a risk that its customers will attempt to impose new or additional requirements on it that reduce the profitability of those customers for us. If Delta does not develop relationships with new customers, Delta may not be able to increase, or even maintain, its revenue, and its financial condition, results of operations, business and/or prospects may be materially adversely affected.

 

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Potential claims alleging infringement of third party’s intellectual property by Delta could harm its ability to compete and result in significant expense to it and loss of significant rights.

 

From time to time, third parties may assert patent, copyright, trademark and other intellectual property rights to technologies that are important to Delta’s business. Any claims that its products or processes, whether in relation to the specific circumstances set out above or otherwise, infringe the intellectual property rights of others, regardless of the merit or resolution of such claims, could cause it to incur significant costs in responding to, defending, and resolving such claims, and may divert the efforts and attention of its management and technical personnel away from the business. As a result of such intellectual property infringement claims, Delta could be required or otherwise decide it is appropriate to pay third-party infringement claims; discontinue manufacturing, using, or selling particular products subject to infringement claims; discontinue using the technology or processes subject to infringement claims; develop other technology not subject to infringement claims, which could be time-consuming and costly or may not be possible; and/or license technology from the third-party claiming infringement, which license may not be available on commercially reasonable terms. The occurrence of any of the foregoing could result in unexpected expenses or require it to recognize an impairment of its assets, which would reduce the value of the assets and increase expenses. In addition, if Delta alters or discontinue the production of affected items, its revenue could be negatively impacted.

 

Risks Relating to Doing Business in the PRC

 

Delta’s subsidiaries, main operations and assets are located in the PRC. Shareholders may not be accorded the same rights and protection that would be accorded under the US law. In addition, it would be difficult to enforce a U.S. judgment against its PRC subsidiaries and its officers and directors.

 

Delta’s PRC subsidiaries, Jiangsu Delta, Jiangsu Zhengxin R&D, Jiangsu Logistic and Binhai Deda were established in the PRC, and their main operations and assets are located in the PRC. Delta’s PRC subsidiaries, main operations and assets are therefore subject to the relevant laws and regulations of the PRC. In addition, a majority of its officers and directors are non-residents of the U.S., and substantially all their assets are located outside the U.S. As a result, it could be more difficult for investors to effect service of process in the U.S., or to enforce a judgment obtained in the U.S. against any of its PRC subsidiaries or any of these persons.

 

Delta’s business is subject to certain PRC laws and regulations.

 

Delta’s business and operations in the PRC are subject to government rules and regulations, including environmental, working safety, road transportation and health regulations. Any changes in such government regulations may have a negative impact on its business.

 

Breaches or non-compliance with these PRC laws and regulations may result in the suspension, withdrawal or termination of its business licenses or permits, or the imposition of penalties, by the relevant authorities. Delta’s PRC subsidiaries’ business licences are also granted for a finite period and any extension thereof is subject to the approval of the relevant authorities. Any suspension, withdrawal, termination or refusal to extend its PRC subsidiaries’ business licenses or permits would cause the cessation of production of certain or all of its products, and this would adversely affect its PRC subsidiaries’ business, financial performance and prospects.

 

Uncertainty in the PRC legal system may make it difficult for Delta to predict the outcome of any disputes that it may be involved in.

 

The PRC legal system is based on the PRC Constitution and is made up of written laws, regulations, circulars and directives. The PRC government is still in the process of developing its legal system, so as to meet the needs of investors and to encourage foreign investment. As the PRC economy is generally developing at a faster pace than its legal system, some degree of uncertainty exists in connection with whether and how existing laws and regulations will apply to certain events or circumstances.

 

Some of the laws and regulations, and the interpretation, implementation and enforcement thereof, are still subject to policy changes. There is no assurance that the introduction of new laws, changes to existing laws and the interpretation or application thereof or the delays in obtaining approvals from the relevant authorities will not have an adverse impact on Delta’s PRC subsidiaries’ business, financial performance and prospects.

 

Further, precedents on the interpretation, implementation and enforcement of the PRC laws and regulations are limited, and unlike other common law countries such as the United States, decisions on precedent cases are not binding on lower courts. As such, the outcome of dispute resolutions may not be consistent or predictable as in the other more developed jurisdictions and it may be difficult to obtain swift or equitable enforcement of the laws in the PRC, or obtain enforcement of judgment by a court of another jurisdiction.

 

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New rules on mergers and acquisitions of domestic enterprise by foreign investors

 

In particular, on August 8, 2006, Ministry of Commerce (“MOC”), China Security and Regulatory Commission (“CSRC”), State Administration of Foreign Exchange (“SAFE”) and State Administration for Industry and Commerce of the PRC (“SAIC”), State Administration for Taxation (“SAT”) and National Development and Reform Commission (“NDRC”) promulgated the Provisions on the Mergers and Acquisitions of Domestic Enterprise by Foreign Investors (“M&A Regulations” or “Provision 10”), which came into effect on September 8, 2006 and was revised on June 22, 2009 by MOC. The Provision 10 was supplemented by the Provisions on indirect issuance of securities overseas by a domestic enterprise or overseas listing of its securities for trading issued by CSRC on by the Guidelines on Domestic Enterprises indirectly issuing securities overseas or listing and trading their securities overseas ("CSRC Guidelines") issued by the CSRC on September 21, 2006.

 

In the opinion of Delta’s PRC Counsel, Jingtian & Gongcheng, based on its understanding of current PRC laws and regulations, Provision 10 does not apply to each of Jiangsu Delta acquisition by Zhengxin International, Jiangsu Delta acquisition by Delta and Zhengxin R&D acquisition by Jiangsu Delta (collectively the “PRC Acquisitions”), and hence the PRC Acquisitions are not subject to the MOC’s approval.

 

However, there is no assurance that the relevant Chinese government agency, including the CSRC, would reach the same conclusion as the PRC Counsel. If the CSRC or any other Chinese regulatory bodies subsequently determine that Delta needs to obtain the CSRC approval for the acquisition of PRC subsidiaries of Delta, Delta may face regulatory actions or other sanctions from the CSRC or other Chinese regulatory bodies. This may have a material adverse impact on Delta’s business, financial condition, results of operations, remittance of profits as well as the trading prices of its shares.

 

Failure of Delta’s PRC resident shareholders to comply with regulations on foreign exchange registration of overseas investment by PRC residents could cause it to lose its ability to contribute capital to its PRC subsidiaries and remit profits out of the PRC as dividends.

 

The Notice on Relevant Issues Concerning Foreign Exchange Administration for Domestic Residents to Engage in Overseas Financing and Round Trip Investment via Overseas Special Purpose Vehicles (“Circular 75”), issued by the SAFE and effective on November 1, 2005, regulates the foreign exchange matters in relation to the use of a “special purpose vehicle” by PRC residents to seek offshore equity financing and conduct a “round trip investment” in China. Under Circular 75, a “special purpose vehicle” refers to an offshore entity directly established or indirectly controlled by PRC resident natural or legal persons (“PRC residents”) for the purpose of seeking offshore equity financing using assets or interests owned by such PRC residents in onshore companies, while “round trip investment” refers to the direct investment in China by such PRC residents through the “special purpose vehicles,” including, without limitation, establishing foreign-invested enterprises and using such foreign-invested enterprises to purchase or control onshore assets through contractual arrangements. Circular 75 requires that, before establishing or controlling a “special purpose vehicle”, PRC residents and PRC entities are required to complete a foreign exchange registration with the competent local branches of the SAFE for their overseas investments. After the completion of a round-trip investment or the overseas equity financing, the PRC residents are required to go through foreign exchange registration alteration formalities of overseas investment in respect of net assets of special purpose vehicles that such PRC residents hold and the variation thereof.

 

In addition, an amendment to the registration is required if there is a material change in the “special purpose vehicle,” such as increase or reduction of share capital and transfer of shares. Failure to comply with the registration procedures set forth in Circular 75 may result in restrictions on the foreign exchange activities of the relevant foreign-invested enterprises, including the payment of dividends and other distributions, such as proceeds from any reduction in capital, share transfer or liquidation, to its offshore parent or affiliate and the capital inflow from the offshore parent, and may also subject the relevant PRC residents to penalties under PRC foreign exchange administration regulations.

 

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Delta has requested its current PRC resident shareholders and/or beneficial owners to disclose whether they or their shareholders or beneficial owners fall within the scope of the Circular 75 and urges PRC residents to register with the local SAFE branch as required under the Circular 75. Delta’s affiliates subject to the SAFE registration requirements, including Mr. Chao Xin, Mr. Yan Hong and Mr. Shen Lei, have informed it that they have made their initial registrations with SAFE dated June 5, 2013. The failure of its PRC resident shareholders and/or beneficial owners to timely amend their SAFE registrations pursuant to the Circular 75 or the failure of its future shareholders and/or beneficial owners who are PRC residents to comply with the registration requirement set forth in the Circular 75 may subject such shareholders, beneficial owners and/or its PRC subsidiaries to fines and legal sanctions. Any such failure may also limit its ability to contribute additional capital into its PRC subsidiaries, limit its PRC subsidiaries’ ability to distribute dividends to it or otherwise adversely affect its business.

 

The PRC government could restrict access in the future to foreign currencies for current account transactions. If the foreign exchange control system prevents it from obtaining sufficient foreign currency to satisfy its currency demands, Delta may not be able to pay certain expenses as they come due or may restrict which limit the payment of dividends from the Company.

 

Delta’s results and financial conditions are highly susceptible to changes in the PRC’s political, economic and social conditions as its revenue is currently wholly derived from its operations in the PRC.

 

Since 1978, the PRC government has undertaken various reforms of its economic systems. Such reforms have resulted in economic growth for the PRC in the last three decades. However, many of the reforms are unprecedented or experimental, and are expected to be refined and modified from time to time. Other political, economic and social factors may also lead to further readjustment of the reform measures. This refinement and adjustment process may consequently have a material impact on its operations in the PRC or a material adverse impact on its financial performance. Delta’s results and financial condition may be adversely affected by changes in the PRC’s political, economic and social conditions and by changes in policies of the PRC government or changes in laws, regulations or the interpretation or implementation thereof.

   

Dividends payable to Delta by its PRC subsidiaries may be subject to PRC withholding taxes, dividends distributed to its non-PRC investors and gains realized by its non-PRC shareholders from the transfer of its shares may be subject to PRC withholding taxes under the EIT Law.

 

The EIT Law imposes a 10% withholding income tax on dividends generated on or after January 1, 2008 and distributed by a resident enterprise to its foreign investors, if such foreign investors are considered as non-resident enterprises without any establishment or place of business within China or if the received dividends have no connection with such foreign investors’ establishment or place of business within China, unless such foreign investors’ jurisdiction of incorporation has a tax treaty with China that provides for a different withholding arrangement. The British Virgin Islands, where Delta is incorporated, does not have such tax treaty with According to the Arrangement between Mainland of China and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income in August 2006, dividends paid by a foreign invested enterprise, or FIE, to its foreign investors in Hong Kong will be subject to withholding tax at a preferential rate of no more than 5% (if the foreign investor owns directly at least 25% of the shares of the FIE). The State Administration of Taxation further promulgated a circular, or Circular 601, on October 27, 2009, which provides that tax treaty benefits will be denied to “conduit” or shell companies without business substance and that a beneficial ownership analysis will be used based on a “substance-over-form” principle to determine whether or not to grant the tax treaty benefits. Delta’s subsidiaries in China are directly invested in and held by a Hong Kong registered entity. If Delta is regarded as a non-resident enterprise and its Hong Kong entity regarded as resident enterprise, then its Hong Kong entity may be required to pay a 10% withholding tax on any dividends payable to it. If its Hong Kong entity is regarded as non-resident enterprises, then its subsidiaries in China will be required to pay a 5% withholding tax for any dividends payable to its Hong Kong entities provided that specific conditions are met. However, it is still unclear at this stage whether Circular 601 applies to dividends from its PRC subsidiaries paid to its Hong Kong subsidiary and if its Hong Kong subsidiary were not considered as “beneficial owners” of any dividends from its PRC subsidiaries, the dividends payable to its Hong Kong subsidiary would be subject to withholding tax at a rate of 10%. In either case, the amount of funds available to it, including the payment of dividends to its shareholders, could be materially reduced. In addition, because there remains uncertainty regarding the concept of “the place of de facto management body,” if Delta is regarded as a resident enterprise, under the EIT Law, any dividends to be distributed by it to its non-PRC shareholders will be subject to PRC withholding tax. Delta also cannot guarantee that any gains realized by such non-PRC shareholders from the transfer of its shares will not be subject to PRC withholding tax. If Delta is required under the EIT Law to withhold PRC income tax on its dividends payable to its non-PRC shareholders or any gains realized by its non-PRC shareholders from transfer of its shares, their investment in its shares may be materially and adversely affected.

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Delta may be subject to a significant withholding tax should equity transfers by its non-resident enterprises be determined to have been done without a reasonable business purpose.

 

In December 2009, the State Administration of Tax in China issued a circular on strengthening the management of proceeds from equity transfers by non-resident enterprises and requires foreign entities to report indirect sales of resident enterprises. If the existence of the overseas intermediary holding company is disregarded due to lack of reasonable business purpose or substance, gains on such sale are subject to PRC withholding tax. Due to limited guidance and implementation history of the circular, significant judgment is required in determining the existence of a reasonable business purpose by considering multiple factors, such as the form and substance of the arrangement, time of establishment of the foreign entity, relationship between each step of the arrangement, relationship between each component of the arrangement, implementation of the arrangement and the changes in the financial position of all parties involved in the transaction. Although Delta believes that its transactions during all the periods presented would be determined to have reasonable business purposes, should this not be the case, the Company would be subject to a significant withholding tax that could materially and adversely impact its financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

 

Uncertainty in the interpretation of PRC tax regulations may have a negative impact on Delta’s business operations, its acquisition or restructuring strategy or the value of yits investment in it.

 

Pursuant to the Notice on Strengthening Administration of Enterprise Income Tax for Share Transfers by Non-PRC Resident Enterprises, or SAT Circular 698, issued by the State Administration of Taxation in December 2009, with retroactive effect from January 1, 2008, where a non-resident enterprise transfers the equity interests of a PRC resident enterprise indirectly by disposition of the equity interests of an overseas non-public holding company, or an Indirect Transfer, and such overseas holding company is located in a tax jurisdiction that: (i) has an effective tax rate of less than 12.5% or (ii) does not impose income tax on foreign income of its residents, the non-resident enterprise, being the transferor, must report to the competent tax authority of the PRC resident enterprise this Indirect Transfer. Using a “substance over form” principle, the PRC tax authority may disregard the existence of the overseas holding company if it lacks a reasonable commercial purpose and was established for the purpose of reducing, avoiding or deferring PRC tax. As a result, gains derived from such Indirect Transfer may be subject to PRC withholding tax at a rate of up to 10%. SAT Circular 698 also provides that, where a non-PRC resident enterprise transfers its equity interests in a PRC resident enterprise to its related parties at a price lower than fair market value, the relevant tax authority has the power to make a reasonable adjustment to the taxable income of the transaction.

 

On March 28, 2011, the State Administration of Taxation released SAT Public Notice (2011) No. 24, or SAT Public Notice 24, to clarify several issues related to Circular 698. SAT Public Notice 24 became effective on April 1, 2011. According to SAT Public Notice 24, the term “effective tax rate” refers to the effective tax rate on the gain derived from disposition of the equity interests of an overseas holding company; and the term “does not impose income tax” refers to the cases where the gain derived from disposition of the equity interests of an overseas holding company is not subject to income tax in the country/region where the overseas holding company is a resident.

 

There is uncertainty as to the application of SAT Circular 698. For example, while the term “Indirect Transfer” is not clearly defined, it is understood that the relevant PRC tax authorities have jurisdiction regarding requests for information over a wide range of foreign entities having no direct contact with China. Moreover, the relevant authority has not yet promulgated any formal provisions or made any formal declaration as to the process and format for reporting an Indirect Transfer to the competent tax authority of the relevant PRC resident enterprise. In addition, there are no formal declarations with regard to how to determine whether a foreign investor has adopted an abusive arrangement in order to reduce, avoid or defer PRC tax. SAT Circular 698 may be determined by the tax authorities to be applicable to previous investments by non-resident investors in its company, if any of such transactions were determined by the tax authorities to lack reasonable commercial purpose. As a result, Delta and its existing non-resident investors may be at risk of being taxed under SAT Circular 698 and may be required to expend valuable resources to comply with SAT Circular 698 or to establish that Delta should not be taxed under SAT Circular 698, which may have a material adverse effect on its financial condition and results of operations or such non-resident investors’ investments in it. Delta have conducted and may conduct transactions involving its corporate structure. Delta cannot assure you that the PRC tax authorities will not, at their discretion, adjust any capital gains and impose tax return filing obligations on it or require it to provide assistance for the investigation of PRC tax authorities with respect thereto. Any PRC tax imposed on a transfer of its shares or any adjustment of such gains would cause it to incur additional costs and may have a negative impact on the value of your investment in it.

 

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PRC regulation of loans and direct investment by offshore holding companies to PRC entities may delay or prevent it from using the proceeds from the offerings of any securities to make loans or additional capital contributions to its PRC operating subsidiaries.

 

As an offshore holding company, its ability to make loans or additional capital contributions to its PRC operating subsidiaries is subject to PRC regulations and approvals. These regulations and approvals may delay or prevent it from using the proceeds Delta received in the past or will receive in the future from the offerings of securities to make loans or additional capital contributions to its PRC operating subsidiaries, and impair its ability to fund and expand its business which may adversely affect its business, financial condition and result of operations.

 

For example, the SAFE promulgated the Circular on the Relevant Operating Issues concerning Administration Improvement of Payment and Settlement of Foreign Currency Capital of Foreign-Invested Enterprises, or Circular 142, on August 29, 2008. Under Circular 142, registered capital of a foreign-invested company settled in RMB converted from foreign currencies may only be used within the business scope approved by the applicable governmental authority and may not be used for equity investments in the PRC. In addition, foreign-invested companies may not change how they use such capital without the SAFE’s approval, and may not in any case use such capital to repay RMB loans if they have not used the proceeds of such loans. Furthermore, the SAFE promulgated a circular on November 9, 2010, or Circular 59, which requires the authenticity of settlement of net proceeds from offshore offerings to be closely examined and the net proceeds to be settled in the manner described in the offering documents. In addition, to strengthen Circular 142, on November 9, 2011, the SAFE promulgated the Circular on Further Clarifying and Regulating Relevant Issues Concerning the Administration of Foreign Exchange under Capital Account, or Circular 45, which prohibits a foreign invested company from converting its registered capital in foreign exchange currency into RMB for the purpose of making domestic equity investments, granting entrusted loans, repaying inter-company loans, and repaying bank loans that have been transferred to a third party. Circular 142, Circular 59 and Circular 45 may significantly limit Delta’s ability to transfer the net proceeds from offerings of its securities or any future offering to its PRC subsidiaries and convert the net proceeds into RMB, which may adversely affect its liquidity and its ability to fund and expand its business in the PRC.

  

Currency fluctuations and restrictions on currency exchange may adversely affect Delta’s business, including limiting its ability to convert RMB into foreign currencies and, if RMB were to decline in value, reducing its revenues and profits in U.S. dollar terms.

 

Delta’s reporting currency is the U.S. dollar and its operations in China use RMB as functional currencies. The majority of its revenues derived and expenses incurred are in Chinese RMB with a relatively small amount in U.S. dollars. Delta is subject to the effects of exchange rate fluctuations with respect to any of these currencies. For example, the value of the RMB depends to a large extent on Chinese government policies and China’s domestic and international economic and political developments, as well as supply and demand in the local market. Starting July 2005, the Chinese government changed its policy of pegging the value of the RMB to the U.S. dollar. Under the new policy, the RMB has fluctuated within a narrow and managed band against a basket of certain foreign currencies.  It is possible that the Chinese government will adopt a more flexible currency policy, which could result in more significant fluctuations of the RMB against the U.S. dollar.

 

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The income statements of Delta’s China operations are translated into U.S. dollars at the average exchange rates in each applicable period. To the extent the U.S. dollar strengthens against foreign currencies, the translation of these foreign currency-denominated transactions results in reduced revenues, operating expenses and net income for its non-U.S. operations. Similarly, to the extent the U.S. dollar weakens against foreign currencies, the translation of RMB denominated transactions results in increased revenues, operating expenses and net income for its non-U.S. operations. Delta is also exposed to foreign exchange rate fluctuations as Delta converts the financial statements of its non-U.S. subsidiaries into U.S. dollars in consolidation. If there is a change in foreign currency exchange rates, the conversion of the non-U.S. subsidiaries’ financial statements into U.S. dollars will lead to a translation gain or loss which is recorded as a component of other comprehensive income. Delta has not entered into agreements or purchased instruments to hedge its exchange rate risks, although Delta may do so in the future. The availability and effectiveness of any hedging transaction may be limited and Delta may not be able to successfully hedge its exchange rate risks.

 

Although Chinese governmental policies were introduced in 1996 to allow the convertibility of RMB into foreign currency for current account items, conversion of RMB into foreign exchange for most of the capital items, such as foreign direct investment, loans or securities, requires the approval of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange, or SAFE. These approvals, however, do not guarantee the availability of foreign currency. Delta cannot be sure that Delta will be able to obtain all required conversion approvals for its operations or that Chinese regulatory authorities will not impose greater restrictions on the convertibility of RMB in the future. Because a significant amount of its future revenues may be in the form of RMB, its inability to obtain the requisite approvals or any future restrictions on currency exchanges could limit its ability to utilize revenue generated in RMB to fund its business activities outside China, or to repay non-RMB-denominated obligations, including its debt obligations, which would have a material adverse effect on its financial condition and results of operations.

 

Restrictions on paying dividends or making other payments to Delta bind its subsidiaries in China.

 

Delta is a holding company and do not have any assets or conduct any business operations in China other than its investments in its subsidiaries in China. As a result, if its non-China operations require cash from China, Delta would depend on dividend payments from its subsidiaries in China. Delta cannot make any assurance that it can continue to receive payments from its subsidiaries in China. In addition, under Chinese law, its subsidiaries are only allowed to pay dividends to it out of their distributable earnings, if any, as determined in accordance with Chinese accounting standards and regulations. Moreover, Delta’s Chinese subsidiaries are required to set aside at least 10% of their respective after-tax profit each year, if any, to fund certain mandated reserve funds, unless these reserves have reached 50% of their registered capital. These reserve funds are not payable or distributable as cash dividends. For Chinese subsidiaries with after-tax profits for the periods presented, the difference between after-tax profits as calculated under PRC accounting standards and U.S. GAAP relates primarily to share-based compensation expenses and intangible assets amortization expenses, which are not pushed down to its subsidiaries under PRC accounting standards. In addition, under the EIT Law and its implementing Rules, dividends generated from its PRC subsidiaries after January 1, 2008 and payable to their immediate holding company incorporated in Hong Kong generally will be subject to a withholding tax rate of 10% (unless the PRC tax authorities determine that its Hong Kong subsidiary is a resident enterprise). If certain conditions and requirements under the Arrangement between the Mainland of China and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income entered into between Hong Kong and the PRC and other related PRC laws and regulations are met, the withholding rate could be reduced to 5%.

 

The Chinese government also imposes controls on the convertibility of RMB into foreign currencies and the remittance of currency out of China in certain cases. Delta has experienced and may continue to experience difficulties in completing the administrative procedures necessary to obtain and remit foreign currency. If Delta or any of its subsidiaries are unable to receive substantially all of the economic benefits from its operations through these contractual or dividend arrangements, Delta may be unable to effectively finance its operations or pay dividends on its ordinary shares.

 

PRC laws and regulations establish more complex procedures for some acquisitions of Chinese companies by foreign investors, which could make it more difficult for Delta to pursue growth through acquisitions in China.

 

A number of PRC laws and regulations, including the Regulations on Mergers and Acquisitions of Domestic Enterprises by Foreign Investors adopted by six PRC regulatory agencies in 2006, or the M&A Rules, the Antimonopoly Law, and the Rules of Ministry of Commerce on Implementation of Security Review System of Mergers and Acquisitions of Domestic Enterprises by Foreign Investors promulgated by the Ministry of Commerce in August 2011, or the Security Review Rules, have established procedures and requirements that are expected to make merger and acquisition activities in China by foreign investors more time consuming and complex. These include requirements in some instances that the Ministry of Commerce be notified in advance of any change of control transaction in which a foreign investor takes control of a PRC domestic enterprise, or that the approval from the Ministry of Commerce be obtained in circumstances where overseas companies established or controlled by PRC enterprises or residents acquire affiliated domestic companies. PRC laws and regulations also require certain merger and acquisition transactions to be subject to merger control review or security review.

 

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The Security Review Rules were formulated to implement the Notice of the General Office of the State Council on Establishing the Security Review System for Mergers and Acquisitions of Domestic Enterprises by Foreign Investors, also known as Circular 6, which was promulgated in 2011. Under these rules, a security review is required for mergers and acquisitions by foreign investors having “national defense and security” concerns and mergers and acquisitions by which foreign investors may acquire the “de facto control” of domestic enterprises have “national security” concerns. In addition, when deciding whether a specific merger or acquisition of a domestic enterprise by foreign investors is subject to the security review, the Ministry of Commerce will look into the substance and actual impact of the transaction. The Security Review Rules further prohibits foreign investors from bypassing the security review requirement by structuring transactions through proxies, trusts, indirect investments, leases, loans, control through contractual arrangements or offshore transactions.

 

There is no requirement for foreign investors in those mergers and acquisitions transactions already completed prior to the promulgation of Circular 6 to submit such transactions to the Ministry of Commerce for security review. As Delta has already obtained the “de facto control” over its affiliated PRC entities prior to the effectiveness of these rules, Delta does not believe Delta is required to submit its existing contractual arrangements to the Ministry of Commerce for security review.

 

However, as these rules are relatively new and there is a lack of clear statutory interpretation on the implementation of the same, there is no assurance that the Ministry of Commerce will not apply these national security review-related rules to the acquisition of equity interest in its PRC subsidiaries. If Delta is found to be in violation of the Security Review Rules and other PRC laws and regulations with respect to the merger and acquisition activities in China, or fail to obtain any of the required approvals, the relevant regulatory authorities would have broad discretion in dealing with such violation, including levying fines, confiscating its income, revoking its PRC subsidiaries’ business or operating licenses, requiring it to restructure or unwind the relevant ownership structure or operations. Any of these actions could cause significant disruption to its business operations and may materially and adversely affect its business, financial condition and results of operations. Further, if the business of any target company that Delta plans to acquire falls into the ambit of security review, it may not be able to successfully acquire such company either by equity or asset acquisition, capital contribution or through any contractual arrangement. Delta may grow its business in part by acquiring other companies operating in its industry. Complying with the requirements of the relevant regulations to complete such transactions could be time consuming, and any required approval processes, including approval from the Ministry of Commerce, may delay or inhibit its ability to complete such transactions, which could affect its ability to expand its business or maintain its market share.

 

The PRC Labor Contract Law and its implementing rules may adversely affect its business and results of operations.

 

The PRC Labor Contract Law became effective and was implemented on January 1, 2008. The PRC Labor Contract Law has reinforced the protection for employees who, under the PRC Labor Contract Law, have the right, among others, to have written labor contracts, to enter into labor contracts with no fixed terms under certain circumstances, to receive overtime wages and to terminate or alter terms in labor contracts. Furthermore, the PRC Labor Contract Law establishes additional restrictions and increases the costs involved with dismissing employees. As the PRC Labor Contract Law is relatively new, there remains significant uncertainty as to its interpretation and application by the PRC Government. In the event that Delta decides to significantly reduce its workforce, the PRC Labor Contract Law could adversely affect its ability to do so in a timely and cost effective manner, and its results of operations could be adversely affected. In addition, for employees whose contracts include non-competition terms, the Labor Contract Law requires it to pay monthly compensation after such employment is terminated, which will increase its operating expenses.

 

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Failure by Delta’s PRC shareholders or beneficial owners to make required foreign exchange filings and registrations may prevent Delta from distributing dividends and expose Delta to liabilities under the PRC laws.

 

The Circular on Relevant Issues concerning Foreign Exchange Administration of Overseas Investment and Financing and Return Investments Conducted by Domestic Residents through Overseas Special Purpose Vehicles  (‘‘SAFE Circular No. 37’’), which was promulgated by SAFE and became effective on July 14, 2014, requires a PRC individual resident (‘‘PRC Resident’’) to register with the local SAFE branch before he or she contributes assets or equity interests in an overseas special purpose vehicle (‘‘Offshore SPV’’) that is directly established or controlled by the PRC Resident for the purpose of conducting investment or financing. Following the initial registration, the PRC Resident is also required to register with the local SAFE branch for any major change in respect of the Offshore SPV, including, among other things, any major change of a PRC Resident shareholder, name or term of operation of the Offshore SPV, or any increase or reduction of the Offshore SPV’s registered capital, share transfer or swap, merger or division. Failure to comply with the registration procedures of SAFE Circular No. 37 may result in penalties and sanctions, including the imposition of restrictions on the ability of the Offshore SPV’s PRC subsidiary to distribute dividends to its overseas parent.

 

The existing shareholders and beneficial owners of Delta currently are subject to the registration procedures under SAFE Circular No. 37. However, as SAFE Circular No. 37 was recently promulgated, it is unclear how this regulation and any future regulation concerning offshore or cross-border transactions will be interpreted, amended or implemented by the relevant government authorities. It cannot be predicted that how these regulations will affect Delta’s business operations or future strategies. Any failure by Delta’s PRC Resident shareholders or beneficial owners to make the updates with SAFE may subject the relevant PRC Resident shareholders or beneficial owners to penalties, restrict Delta’s overseas or cross-border investment activities, limit Delta PRC subsidiaries’ ability to make distributions or pay dividends, or affect its ownership structure and capital inflow from its offshore subsidiaries. As such, Delta’s business, financial condition, results of operations and liquidity as well as its ability to pay dividends or make other distributions to its shareholders may be materially and adversely affected.

 

There are defects in Delta’s titles of or rights to use its properties.

 

Delta has not received the record of completion acceptance from the relevant authority for its facilities used in its production and storage (“ Properties ”). Delta does not have valid title or right to the said Properties. Any dispute or claim in relation to the title to the Properties, including any litigation involving allegations of illegal or unauthorized use of the Properties, may materially and adversely affect Delta’s operations, financial condition, reputation and future growth. However, we are in the process of applying to relevant authority to obtain the completion acceptance for the Properties.

 

Delta is manufacturing certain products that are beyond its business scope.

 

Jiangsu Delta has been producing UPR, which is beyond the business scope of Jiangsu Delta. As a result, Jiangsu Delta may be imposed penalty and the business license of Jiangsu Delta may be revoked by relevant authority. However, Jiangsu Delta is applying to relevant authority to enlarge its business scope to include production of UPR. In the event that such approval is not obtained, Jiangsu Delta will have to suspend production of UPR, which might adversely affect the financial prospect and results of operation of Delta.

 

Delta is conducting certain business that is beyond its approved production capacity.

 

Jiangsu Delta is producing 30,000 tons of PCT/OCT series and downstream products per annum which are beyond the approved annual production capacity of 10,000 tons. As a result, Jiangsu Delta might be imposed penalty of RMB 500,000 to RMB 1,000,000 by relevant authority. However, Jiangsu Delta is applying to relevant authority to increase Jiangsu Delta’s annual approved production capacity to 30,000 tons. In the event that such application is denied, Jiangsu Delta will have to reduce its actual production under the approved capacity. As a result, Delta’s production might not keep up with the demand of its customers, which may adversely affect Delta’s revenue and financial conditions.

 

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Risks Relating to Delta’s Securities

 

While Delta believes that Delta currently has adequate internal control procedures in place, Delta is still exposed to potential risks from legislation requiring companies to evaluate controls under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

Under the supervision and with the participation of its management, Delta has evaluated its internal controls systems in order to allow management to report on, and its registered independent public accounting firm to attest to, its internal controls, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Delta has performed the system and process evaluation and testing required in an effort to comply with the management certification and auditor attestation requirements of Section 404. As a result, Delta has incurred additional expenses and a diversion of management’s time.

 

If Delta fails to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting in the future, a material misstatement of its financial statements may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. In addition, Delta may not be able to conclude on an ongoing basis that Delta has effective internal control over financial reporting in accordance with Section 404. This could in turn result in the loss of investor confidence in the reliability of its financial statements and negatively impact the trading price of its shares. Furthermore, if Delta is not able to continue to meet the requirements of Section 404 in a timely manner or with adequate compliance, Delta might be subject to sanctions or investigation by regulatory authorities, such as the SEC or the NASDAQ. Any such action could adversely affect its financial results and the market price of its ordinary shares.

 

As a foreign private issuer, Delta has limited reporting requirements under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which makes it less transparent than a United States issuer.

 

As a foreign private issuer, the rules and regulations under the Exchange Act provide it with certain exemptions from the reporting obligations of United States issuers. Delta is exempt from the rules prescribing the furnishing and content of proxy statements, and its officers, directors and principal stockholders are exempt from the reporting and short-swing profit recovery provisions. Also, Delta is not required to publish financial statements as frequently, as promptly or containing the same information as United States companies. The result is that Delta will be less transparent than a U.S. issuer.

 

Delta may be classified as a passive foreign investment company for United States federal income tax purposes, which could result in adverse United States federal income tax consequences to U.S. Holders.

 

Based on the market price of its ordinary shares, the value of its assets, and the composition of its assets and income, Delta do not believe that Delta were a passive foreign investment company (a “PFIC”) for United States federal income tax purposes for its taxable year ended June 30, 2014 and Delta do not expect to be one for its taxable year ending June 30, 2015 or become one in the foreseeable future. Nevertheless, the application of the PFIC rules is subject to ambiguity in several respects and, in addition, Delta must make a separate determination each year as to whether Delta is a PFIC (after the close of each taxable year). Accordingly, Delta cannot assure you that Delta will not be a PFIC for the current or any other taxable year.

 

A non-United States corporation, such as its company, will be classified as a PFIC for United States federal income tax purposes for any taxable year, if either (1) 75% or more of its gross income for such year consists of certain types of “passive” income, or (2) 50% or more of its average quarterly assets as determined on the basis of fair market value during such year produce or are held for the production of passive income. Because there are uncertainties in the application of the relevant rules and PFIC status is a fact-intensive determination made on an annual basis, no assurance can be given with respect to its PFIC status for the current or any other taxable year.

 

If Delta is characterized as a PFIC for any year, a U.S. holder may incur significantly increased United States income tax on gain recognized on the sale or other disposition of its ordinary shares and on the receipt of distributions on its notes or ordinary shares to the extent such gain or distribution is treated as an “excess distribution” under the United States federal income tax rules. 

 

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Delta did not obtain a fairness opinion from an independent investment banking firm as to the fair market value of Delta.

 

The fair market value of Delta was determined by its board of directors based upon an analysis conducted by them (which may include an analysis of actual and potential sales, earnings, cash flow and/or book value), and Delta did not obtain an opinion from an unaffiliated, independent investment banking firm. Delta’s shareholders must, therefore, rely solely on the judgment of its board of directors with respect to the determination of the fair market value of its initial acquisition transaction.

 

Delta’s outstanding convertible or exercisable securities may adversely affect the market price of its units and underlying securities, and make it more difficult to effect an acquisition transaction.

 

Delta currently have issued and outstanding securities convertible into or exercisable for 2,034,600 ordinary shares. The sale or possibility of sale of the shares underlying these securities could have an adverse effect on the market price for its securities or its ability to obtain future financing. If and to the extent these securities are converted or exercised, you may experience dilution to your holdings.

 

One of its stockholders holds a significant percentage of its outstanding voting securities.

 

Mr. Xin Chao, who is its Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, directly or indirectly owns approximately 34.27% of its outstanding voting securities. As a result, he possesses significant influence, giving him the ability, among other things, to elect a majority of its Board of Directors and to authorize or prevent proposed significant corporate transactions. His ownership and control may also have the effect of delaying or preventing a future change in control, impeding a merger, consolidation, takeover or other business combination or discourage a potential acquirer from making a tender offer, all of which may prevent it from implementing its business strategies.

  

Additional Risk factors to consider

 

Rights of shareholders under British Virgin Islands law differ from those under United States law, and, accordingly, Delta’s shareholders may have fewer protections.

 

Delta’s corporate affairs are governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association, the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 (as amended, the “BVI Act”) and the common law of the British Virgin Islands. The rights of shareholders to take legal action against its directors, actions by minority shareholders and the fiduciary responsibilities of its directors under British Virgin Islands law are to a large extent governed by the common law of the British Virgin Islands and by the BVI Act. The common law of the British Virgin Islands is derived in part from comparatively limited judicial precedent in the British Virgin Islands as well as from English common law, which has persuasive, but not binding, authority on a court in the British Virgin Islands. The rights of its shareholders and the fiduciary responsibilities of its directors under British Virgin Islands law are not as clearly established as they would be under statutes or judicial precedents in some jurisdictions in the United States. In particular, the British Virgin Islands has a less developed body of securities laws as compared to the United States, and some states (such as Delaware) have more fully developed and judicially interpreted bodies of corporate law. As a result of the foregoing, holders of its ordinary shares may have more difficulty in protecting their interests through actions against its management, directors or major shareholders than they would as shareholders of a U.S. company.

 

The laws of the British Virgin Islands provide limited protection for minority shareholders, so minority shareholders will have limited or no recourse if they are dissatisfied with the conduct of Delta’s affairs.

 

Under the laws of the British Virgin Islands, there is limited statutory law for the protection of minority shareholders other than the provisions of the BVI Act dealing with shareholder. The principal protection under statutory law is that shareholders may bring an action to enforce the constituent documents of a British Virgin Islands company and are entitled to have the affairs of the company conducted in accordance with the BVI Act and the memorandum and articles of association of the company. As such, if those who control the company have persistently disregarded the requirements of the BVI Act or the provisions of the company’s memorandum and articles of association, then the courts will likely grant relief. Generally, the areas in which the courts will intervene are the following: (i) an act complained of which is outside the scope of the authorized business or is illegal or not capable of ratification by the majority; (ii) acts that constitute fraud on the minority where the wrongdoers control the company; (iii) acts that infringe on the personal rights of the shareholders, such as the right to vote; and (iv) acts where the company has not complied with provisions requiring approval of a special or extraordinary majority of shareholders, which are more limited than the rights afforded to minority shareholders under the laws of many states in the United States.

 

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It may be difficult to enforce judgments against Delta or its executive officers and directors in jurisdictions outside the United States.

 

Under its Memorandum and Articles of Association, Delta may indemnify and hold its directors harmless against all claims and suits brought against them, subject to limited exceptions. Furthermore, to the extent allowed by law, the rights and obligations among or between it, any of its current or former directors, officers and employees and any current or former shareholder will be governed exclusively by the laws of the British Virgin Islands and subject to the jurisdiction of the British Virgin Islands courts, unless those rights or obligations do not relate to or arise out of their capacities as such. Although there is doubt as to whether United States courts would enforce these provisions in an action brought in the United States under United States securities laws, these provisions could make judgments obtained outside of the British Virgin Islands more difficult to enforce against its assets in the British Virgin Islands or jurisdictions that would apply British Virgin Islands law.

 

British Virgin Islands companies may not be able to initiate shareholder derivative actions, thereby depriving shareholders of one avenue to protect their interests.

 

British Virgin Islands companies may not have standing to initiate a shareholder derivative action in a federal court of the United States. The circumstances in which any such action may be brought, and the procedures and defenses that may be available in respect of any such action, may result in the rights of shareholders of a British Virgin Islands company being more limited than those of shareholders of a company organized in the United States. Accordingly, shareholders may have fewer alternatives available to them if they believe that corporate wrongdoing has occurred. The British Virgin Islands courts are also unlikely to recognize or enforce judgments of courts in the United States based on certain liability provisions of United States securities law or to impose liabilities, in original actions brought in the British Virgin Islands, based on certain liability provisions of the United States securities laws that are penal in nature. There is no statutory recognition in the British Virgin Islands of judgments obtained in the United States, although the courts of the British Virgin Islands will generally recognize and enforce the non-penal judgment of a foreign court of competent jurisdiction without retrial on the merits. This means that even if shareholders were to sue Delta successfully, they may not be able to recover anything to make up for the losses suffered.

 

 

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

  

Forward-Looking Statements

 

The information in this report contains forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact made in this report are forward looking. In particular, the statements herein regarding industry prospects and future results of operations or financial position are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "believes," "estimates," "could," "possibly," "probably," anticipates," "projects," "expects," "may," "will," or "should" or other variations or similar words. No assurances can be given that the future results anticipated by the forward-looking statements will be achieved. Forward-looking statements reflect management's current expectations and are inherently uncertain. Our actual results may differ significantly from management's expectations.

 

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our financial statements, included herewith. This discussion should not be construed to imply that the results discussed herein will necessarily continue into the future, or that any conclusion reached herein will necessarily be indicative of actual operating results in the future. Such discussion represents only the best present assessment of our management.

 

Overview

 

Delta is a fine and specialty chemical manufacturer, primarily engaged in manufacturing and selling of organic compound including para-chlorotoluene (“PCT”), ortho-chlorotoluene (“OCT”), PCT/OCT downstream products, unsaturated polyester resin (“UPR”), maleic acid (“MA”) and other by-product chemicals.

 

Delta collaborates with reputable universities, such as the East China Normal University in order to secure its position as a market leader. Delta also closely monitors the market for development, trends and technological innovations and solicit customer feedback so as to keep abreast with market demands and industrial development.

 

As at the date of this report, Delta has a diversified clientele with more than 380 customers based either in domestic or overseas market. Approximately 90% of its sales are to its domestic customers based in Jiangsu Province, Anhui Province, Zhejiang Province, Hubei Province, Guangdong Province and Chongqing Metropolitan, and the rest of its products are exported via agents or trading companies to countries outside the PRC which include but not limited to India, Brazil, Japan, European Union member countries and America.

 

The Company primarily functions as a holding company for entities that control the business of . This discussion and analysis focuses on the business results, comparing results of operations for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

 

The fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 and June 30, 2012

 

Results of Operations

 

In the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, our Company’s revenue and net income had an increase as compared with the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012. These decreases were primarily attributable to a result of decrease in the sale.

 

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The following table summarizes the results of our operations during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and provides information regarding the dollar and percentage increase (or decrease) from the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 and 2012.

 

    The Fiscal Year Ended June 30,        
    2013     2012     Change     Change rate  
Revenue   $ 124,218,213     $ 95,627,051     $ 28,591,162       29.90 %
Cost of Sales   $ 99,733,216     $ 69,686,610     $ 30,046,606       43.12 %
Gross Profit   $ 24,484,997     $ 25,940,441     $ (1,455,444 )     (5.61 )%
Gross Margin     19.71 %     27.13 %     -       (7.42 )%
Operating Expenses   $ 6,642,383     $ 6,852,066     $ (209,683 )     (3.06 )%
Operating Income   $ 17,842,614     $ 19,088,375     $ (1,245,761 )     (6.53 )%
Operating Margin     14.36 %     19.96 %     -       (5.60 )%
Change in fair value of convertible bonds   $ (37,000 )   $ (2,440,283 )   $ 2,403,283       (98.48 )%
Net Income   $ 11,705,736     $ 10,471,574     $ 1,234,162       11.79 %
Net Profit Margin     9.42 %     10.95 %     -       1.53 %

 

Revenue

 

Revenue for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, was $124,218,213, an increase of 29.90% as compared with revenues of $95,627,051 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. In the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, we sold 21,486 tons of unsaturated polyester resin (“UPR”), an increase of 8.82% as compared with 19,745 tons of UPR in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012. In the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, we sold 37,501 tons of p(o)-chlorotoluene (“PCT/OCT”), an increase of 4.34% as compared with 35,941 tons in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012. The increase was due primarily to a rise in demand. We launched Supply Chain Management business in the Fiscal Year Ended June 30 2012.

 

The following table breaks down application categories as percentage of total revenue:

 

    The Fiscal Year Ended June 30,  
    2013     2012  
    sales     % of total sales     sales     % of total sales  
UPR     40,428,366       32.55 %     33,800,939       35.35 %
PCT/OCT     72,398,974       58.28 %     61,690,363       64.51 %
Delta SCM     11,390,873       9.17 %     135,749       0.14 %
Total net revenue   $ 124,218,213       100.00 %   $ 95,627,051       100.00 %

 

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Gross Profit

 

Gross profit decrease 5.61% to $24,484,997 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, as compared with $25,940,441 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012. The gross margin down 7.42% from 27.13% for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012 to 19.71% for the same period of 2013, mainly due to the loss-making trading sales in the SCM.

 

The table below presents information about our gross profit for the periods indicated:

 

    The Fiscal Year Ended June 30,  
    2013     2012  
    US$    

Gross

margin

    US$  

Gross

margin

 
Gross Profit   $ 24,484,997       19.71%       25,940,441       27.13%  

 

Operating Income

 

Operating income was $17,842,614 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013,representing a 6.53% decrease as compared with $19,088,375 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012. The operating margin down 5.60% from 19.96% for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012 to 14.36% for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. Especially, the SCM gross loss margin was 5.53% for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. The decrease in operating margin mainly due to a sale volume increase of 8,183% in the SCM for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 as compare with the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012.

 

Cost of Sales

 

Cost of sales was $99,733,216 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, representing a 43.12% increase as compared with $69,686,610 for the same period of 2012. The increase in cost of sales was due to sales growth.

 

The table below presents information about our cost of net revenue for the periods indicated:

 

    The Fiscal Year Ended June 30,        
    2013     2012     Change  
Cost of net revenue   $ 99,733,216     $ 69,686,610       43.12 %

 

Operating Expenses

 

Operating expenses was$6,642,383 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, representing a 3.06% decrease as compared with $6,852,066 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012. The decreased was primarily due to two factors: (i) selling expenses decrease 2.79% to $2,374,609 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 from $2,442,753 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012,the selling expenses decreased because of we reduced our sales promotional efforts while market demand was naturally strong, and(ii) general and administration expenses decrease 3.21% to $4,267,774 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 from $4,409,313 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012. The general & administrative expenses decreased mainly due to our Company’s entertainment down to RMB1,213,069 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 from RMB2,136,316 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012.

 

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The table below presents information about our operating expenses for the periods indicated:

 

    The Fiscal Year Ended June 30,        
    2013     2012     Change  
Selling expenses   $ 2,374,609     $ 2,442,753       (2.79 )%
General & Administrative expenses   $ 4,267,774     $ 4,409,313       (3.21 )%
Total operating expenses   $ 6,642,383     $ 6,852,066       (3.06 )%

 

Change in fair value of convertible bonds

 

Change in fair value of convertible bonds was 37,000 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014. This is recorded as a non-cash loss, which resulted from the change in fair value of convertible bonds issued to a series of securities purchase agreements dated January 31, 2011, May 16, 2011 and June 30, 2011 with certain investment funds, pursuant to which it has issued certain bonds for an aggregate principal amount of $18,000,000.

 

Net Income

 

Net income was $11,705,736 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, an increase of 11.79% as compared with $10,471,574 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012. The increase in net income for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 was main reason increase in revenue and decrease in operating expenses as compared with the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012.

 

The net profit margin down 1.53% from 10.95% for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012 to 9.42% for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. Especially,the SCM gross loss margin was 5.79% for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 offset by the other product’s gross margin.

 

Earnings per Share

 

Basic and diluted loss per share for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 were $0.29 and $0.20 compared with loss per share $0.26 and $0.22 for the same period of 2012. The weighted average number of shares outstanding to calculate basic EPS was 40,000,000 and 40,000,000 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The weighted average number of shares outstanding to calculate diluted EPS was 58,191,973 and 58,191,973 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 and 2012.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

We have historically financed our operations and capital expenditures principally through private placements of debt and equity offerings and cash provided by operations.

 

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The table below presents information about our cash flow for the periods indicated: 

    The fiscal year ended June 30,        
    2013     2012     Change  
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities   $ (23,824,136 )   $ 15,146,795       (257.29 )%
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities   $ (20,535,030 )   $ (12,592,504 )     63.07 %
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities   $ 41,358,173     $ (2,209,912 )     (1,971.49 )%
Effect of foreign currency translation on cash and cash equivalents   $ (107,099 )   $ 151,778       (170.56 )%
Beginning cash and cash equivalent   $ 7,054,228     $ 6,558,071       (7.57 )%
Ending cash and cash equivalent   $ 3,946,136     $ 7,054,228       (44.06 )%

 

Operating Activities

 

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, net cash used in operating activities was $23,824,136. This was primarily attributable to our net income of $11,705,736, adjusted by an add-back of non-cash charges mainly consisting of depreciation, amortization, change in fair value of convertible bonds, written off of goodwill and allowance for doubtful accounts of $4,055,295, $39,927, $37,000, $71,638 and $411,211, respectively, and non-cash gain from deferred income taxes accounts of $94,179, offset by a $40,050,764 decrease in working capital. Specifically, the decrease in working capital was primarily due to: (i) a $20,408,647 trade and other receivables increase driven by customers payment; (ii) a $3,953,649 increase in inventories, principally of finished goods; partially offset by a $16,707,725 decrease in trade and other payables, a $947,128 increase advance from customers deposit, and a $72,129 increase in income tax payables.

 

Investing Activities

 

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, net cash used in investing activities was $20,535,030. This was primarily attributable to: (i) a $17,225,856 capital expenditure for purchase of new plant and equipment, (ii) a $2,784,957 capital expenditure for purchase of new land use rights, and a $524,217 capital expenditure for purchase a new company of Jiangsu Zhengxin New Material Research and Development Co., Ltd.

 

Financing Activities

 

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, net cash provided by financing activities were $41,358,173, primarily attributable to: (i) a$74,017,122 short-term bank loan borrowing, (ii) a $49,884,676 repayment of bank borrowings, and a $17,225,727 change in restricted cash.

 

 

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The fiscal year ended June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013

 

Results of Operations

 

In the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, our Company’s revenue and net income had an increase as compared with the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. These decreases were primarily attributable to a result of decrease in the sale. Our sale in the SCM increased quickly with the lowest margin among the products for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014 lead to our net profit margin down 5.53%.

 

The following table summarizes the results of our operations during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and provides information regarding the dollar and percentage increase (or decrease) from the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.

 

    The Fiscal Year Ended June 30,        
    2014     2013     Change     Change rate  
Net Revenue   $ 175,327,717     $ 124,218,213     $ 51,109,504       41.14 %
Cost of Sales   $ 157,904,729     $ 99,733,216     $ 58,171,513       58.33 %
Gross Profit   $ 17,422,988     $ 24,484,997     $ (7,062,009 )     (28.84 )%
Gross Margin     9.94 %     19.71 %     -       (9.77 )%
Operating Expenses   $ 5,788,048     $ 6,642,383     $ (854,335 )     (12.86 )%
Operating Income   $ 11,634,940     $ 17,842,614     $ (6,207,674 )     (34.79 )%
Operating Margin     6.64 %     14.36 %     -       (7.73 )%
Change in fair value of convertible bonds   $ (156,199 )   $ (37,000 )   $ (119,199 )     322.16 %
Net Income   $ 6,828,308     $ 11,705,736       (4,877,428 )     (40.65 )%
Net Profit Margin     3.89 %     9.42 %     -       5.53 %

 

Revenue

 

Revenue for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, was $175,327,717, an increase of 41.14% as compared with revenue of $124,218,213 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. In the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, we sold 30,014 tons of unsaturated polyester resin (“UPR”), an increase of 39.69% as compared with 21,486 tons of UPR in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. In the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, we sold 38,285 tons of p(o)-chlorotoluene (“PCT/OCT”), an increase of 2.09% as compared with 37,501 tons in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. The increase was due primarily to our increased demand that is satisfied by outsourcing . In the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, we sold 39,736 tons of SCM, an increase of 385.99% as compared with 8,176 tons of SCM in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. The increase in the SCM was due primarily to our Company adjusted operating strategy to entre the logistics area.

 

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The following table breaks down application categories as percentage of total net revenue:

 

    The Fiscal Year Ended June 30,  
    2014     2013  
    sales     % of total sales     sales     % of total sales  
UPR     56,230,919       32.07 %     40,428,366       32.55 %
PCT/OCT     67,634,632       38.58 %     72,398,974       58.28 %
SCM     51,462,166       29.35 %     11,390,873       9.17 %
Total revenue   $ 175,327,717       100.00 %   $ 124,218,213       100.00 %

 

Gross Profit

 

Gross profit decreased 28.84% to $17,422,988 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, as compared with $24,484,997 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. The gross margin down 9.77% from 19.71% for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 to 9.94% for the same period of 2014, mainly due to that the SCM gross loss margin was 1.17% in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014.

 

The table below presents information about our gross profit for the periods indicated:

 

    The Fiscal Year Ended June 30,  
    2014     2013  
    US$    

Gross profit

margin

    US$  

Gross profit

margin

 
Gross Profit   $ 17,422,988       9.94%       24,484,997       19.71%  

 

Operating Income

 

Operating income was $11,634,940 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014,representing a 34.79% decrease as compared with $17,842,614 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. The operating margin down 7.73% from 14.36% for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 to 6.64% for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014. Especially, the SCM gross loss margin account of 5.79% for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014. The decrease in gross margin mainly due to a sale volume increase of 321.58% in SCM for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014 as compare with the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013.

 

Cost of Sale

 

Cost of sales was $157,904,729 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, representing a 58.33% increase as compared with $99,733,216 for the same period of 2013. The increase in cost of sales was due to sales growth.

 

The table below presents information about our cost of net revenue for the periods indicated:

 

    The Fiscal Year Ended June 30,      
    2014     2013   Change  
Cost of net revenue   $ 157,904,729     $ 99,733,216       58.33 %

  

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Operating Expenses

 

Operating expenses was $5,788,048 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, representing a 12.86% decrease as compared with $6,642,383 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. The decreased was primarily due to two factors: (i) selling expenses decrease 2.89% to $2,306,021 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014 from $2,374,609 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013,the selling expenses decreased because of we reduced our sales promotional efforts while market demand was naturally strong, and (ii) general and administration expenses decrease 18.41% to $3,482,027 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014 from $4,267,774 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. The general & administrative expenses decreased mainly due to our Company’s entertainment down to 912,523RMB for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014 from 1,213,069RMB for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013.

 

The table below presents information about our operating expenses for the periods indicated:

 

    The Fiscal Year Ended June 30,        
    2014     2013     Change  
Selling expenses   $ 2,306,021     $ 2,374,609       (2.89 )%
General & Administrative expenses   $ 3,482,027     $ 4,267,774       (18.41 )%
Total operating expenses   $ 5,788,048     $ 6,642,383       (12.86 )%

 

Change in fair value of convertible bonds

 

Change in fair value of convertible bonds was 156,199 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014. This is recorded as a non-cash loss, which resulted from the change in fair value of convertible bonds issued to a series of securities purchase agreements dated January 31, 2011, May 16, 2011 and June 30, 2011 with certain investment funds, pursuant to which it has issued certain bonds for an aggregate principal amount of $18,000,000.

 

Net Income

 

Net income was $6,828,308 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, a decrease of 40.52% as compared with $11,705,736 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. The increase in net income in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014 was main reason increase in revenue and decrease in operating expenses as compared with the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013.

 

The net profit margin down 5.53% from 9.42% for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 to 3.89% for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014. Specifically, the UPR and PCT/OCT’s gross profit margin offset by the raw material gross loss margin account of 5.79% for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014. The decrease in gross margin mainly due to a sales increase of 321.58% in raw material for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014 as compare with the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013.

 

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Earnings per Share

 

Basic and diluted loss per share for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014 were $0.17 and $0.12 compared with loss per share $0.29 and $0.20 for the same period of 2013. The weighted average number of shares outstanding to calculate basic EPS was 40,000,000 and 40,000,000 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The weighted average number of shares outstanding to calculate diluted EPS was 58,191,973 and 58,191,973 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

We have historically financed our operations and capital expenditures principally through private placements of debt and equity offerings and cash provided by operations.

 

The table below presents information about our cash flow for the periods indicated:

 

    The fiscal year ended June 30,        
    2014     2013     Change  
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities   $ 3,865,600     $ (23,824,136 )     (116.21 )%
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities   $ (24,076,576 )   $ (20,535,030 )     17.25 %
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities   $ 25,303,850     $ 41,358,173       (38.82 )%
Effect of foreign currency translation on cash and cash equivalents   $ 6,941     $ (107,099 )     (106.48 )%
Beginning cash and cash equivalent   $ 3,946,135     $ 7,054,228       (44.06 )%
Ending cash and cash equivalent   $ 9,045,950     $ 3,946,136       (129.24 )%

 

Operating Activities

 

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, net cash provided by operating activities was $3,865,600. This was primarily attributable to our net income of $6,828,308, adjusted by an add-back of non-cash charges mainly consisting of depreciation, amortization, change in fair value of convertible bonds, deferred income taxes and allowance for doubtful accounts of $4,816,403, $41,600, $156,199, $822,200 and $177,179, respectively, and non-cash gain from disposals of property accounts of $113,953, offset by a $88,623,336 decrease in working capital. Specifically, the decrease in working capital was primarily due to: (i) a $16,343,386 trade and other receivables increase driven by customers payment; (ii) a $191,049 increase in inventories, principally of raw material; partially offset by a $8,428,337 increase in trade and other payables, a $665,038 decrease advance from customers deposit, and a $91,200 decrease in income tax payables.

 

Investing Activities

 

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, net cash used in investing activities was $24,076,576. This was primarily attributable to: (i) a $23,957,404 capital expenditure for purchase of new plant and equipment, (ii) a $478,184 capital expenditure for purchase of new land use rights, and a $359,012 gain for disposals of property and equipment.

 

Financing Activities

 

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, net cash provided by financing activities were $25,303,850, primarily attributable to: (i) a $129,232,006 short-term bank loan borrowing, (ii) a $108,797,261 repayment of bank borrowings, and a $2,011,673 change in restricted cash, and a $2,857,432 due to a shareholder.

 

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Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

Our cash and cash equivalents as at July 1, 2013, were $3,946,135 and increased to $9,045,950 by the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, the increase was mainly due to our net cash increase by operation activities and financing activities.

 

In future periods, we believe that our existing cash, cash equivalents and cash flows from operations, combined with availability under our revolving credit facility, will be insufficient to meet our presently anticipated future cash needs for at least the next year. We may, however, require additional cash resources due to changed business conditions or other future developments, including any investments or acquisitions we may decide to pursue.

 

Trade Receivables, net

 

Trade receivables, net were $53,318,673 as of June 30, 2014, representing a 4.05% increase as compared with $51,242,793 as of June 30, 2013. This increase in trade receivables was primarily attributable to increase in sale.

 

Inventory

 

Inventory consists of raw materials, finished goods. As of June 30, 2014, the recorded value of our inventory increased 1.88% to $14,062,567 from $13,803,489 as of June 30, 2013. This increase is mainly due to an increase of 34.44% in raw material from $6,202,218 as of June 30, 2013 to $8,338,302 as of June 30, 2014 offset by a decrease of 24.69% in finished goods from $7,601,271 as of June 30, 2013 to $5,724,265 as of June 30, 2014. The increase in raw material was primarily attributable to the increased storage to meet the production demand.

 

The following table presents information about our inventory for the periods indicated:

 

    June 30,2014     June 30,2013     Change    
Raw material   $ 8,338,302     $ 6,202,218       34.44%  
Finished goods   $ 5,724,265     $ 7,601,271       (24.69)%  
Total inventory   $ 14,062,567     $ 13,803,489       1.88%  

 

Accounts payable

 

Accounts payable were $1,760,310 as of June 30, 2014, an increase of 2.46 % from $1,718,125 as of June 30, 2013. The increase was primarily attributable toa largerpurchase volume.

 

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Obligations under Material Contracts

 

There was no material contractual obligation as of June 30, 2014.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”). The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Company, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts, transactions, and profits have been eliminated upon consolidation.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could materially differ from those estimates.

 

Segment Reporting

 

The Company operates in one business and geographical segment of manufacturing and sales of organic compounds in the PRC. ASC 280, Segment Reporting, establishes standards for reporting information about operating segments. Given the economic characteristics of the similar nature of the products sold, the type of customer and the method of distribution, the Company operates as one reportable segment as defined by ASC 280, Segment Reporting.

 

Foreign Currency Translation

 

The Company’s financial statements are presented in the U.S. dollar ($), which is the Company’s reporting currency and functional currency. The Company’s subsidiaries in the PRC use Renminbi (“RMB”) as their functional currencies. 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 consolidated statements of income. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency are translated at the functional currency rate of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. Any differences are taken to profit or loss as a gain or loss on foreign currency translation in the statements of income.

 

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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 income and cash flows are translated at an average rate during the reporting period. Adjustments resulting from the translation are recorded in shareholders’ equity as part of accumulated other comprehensive income.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

Revenue principally represents organic compound sale revenue. Revenue comprises the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for the sale of goods in the ordinary course of the Company’s activities and is recorded net of value added tax (“VAT”). Consistent with the criteria of ASC 605 “Revenue Recognition” (“ASC 605”), the Company recognizes revenue when the following four revenue recognition criteria are met: (i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) delivery has occurred or services have been provided, (iii) the selling price is fixed or determinable, and (iv) collectability is reasonably assured.

 

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognized upon delivery when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of goods have transferred t the buyer, continuing managerial involvement usually associated with ownership and effective control have ceased and the coasts incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

 

Interest income is recognized on a time-proportion basis using the effective interest method.

 

Borrowing Costs

 

Borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest method except for those costs that are directly attributable to assets under construction. Borrowing costs on general borrowings are capitalised by applying a capitalization rate to construction or expenditures that are financed by general borrowings. Borrowing costs on general financing during the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012 were capitalized at a rate of 7.11%, 7.17% and 7.63% respectively.

 

Leases

 

The Company accounts for its leases under the provisions of ASC 840, Leases. Certain of the Company’s operating leases provide for minimum annual payments that change over the life of the lease. The aggregate minimum annual payments are expensed on the straight-line basis over the minimum lease term. The Company recognizes a deferred rent liability for minimum step rents when the amount of rent expense exceeds the actual lease payments and it reduces the deferred rent liability when the actual lease payments exceeds the amount of straight-line rent expense. Rent holidays and tenant improvement allowances for store remodels are amortized on the straight-line basis over the initial term of the lease and any option period that is reasonably assured of being exercised.

 

Restricted Cash

 

Restricted cash are cash deposited in fixed deposit accounts maintained in the PRC and Hong Kong for the purpose of securing bank borrowings.

 

Trade Receivables

 

Trade receivables are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. The Company extends unsecured credit to its customers in the ordinary course of business but mitigates the associated risks by performing credit checks and actively pursuing past due accounts. An allowance for doubtful accounts is established and determined based on managements’ assessment of known requirements, aging of receivables, payment history, the customer’s current credit worthiness and the economic environment.

 

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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements as of June 30, 2014.

 

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OF CIS ACQUISITION LTD.

 

Forward Looking Statements

 

All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this Form 6-K including, without limitation, statements under “ Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ” regarding our financial position, business strategy and the plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward looking statements. When used in this Form 6-K, words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend” and similar expressions, as they relate to us or our management, identify forward looking statements. Such forward looking statements are based on the beliefs of management, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, our management. Actual results could differ materially from those contemplated by the forward looking statements as a result of the risk factors and other factors detailed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the risk factors set forth in Part I, Item 3, of our Form 20-F for the year ended October 31, 2013 filed with the SEC on March 17, 2014. All subsequent written or oral forward looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are qualified in their entirety by this paragraph.

 

You should also read the following management discussion and analysis (“MD&A”) in conjunction with the unaudited financial statements and related footnotes thereto included in this report and in conjunction with the MD&A and the audited financial statements and related footnotes thereto included in our annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended October 31, 2013 filed with the SEC on March 17, 2014. All capitalized terms in this MD&A that are not defined shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the Notes to the Financial Statements included herewith.

 

Overview

 

We were formed on November 28, 2011 under the laws of the British Virgin Islands as an innovated public acquisition company (“IPAC”). The Company was formed to acquire, through a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization, exchangeable share transaction or other similar business transaction, one or more operating businesses or assets (“Acquisition Transaction”). An IPAC is a blank check company that permits the Company to return funds from a trust account to redeeming shareholders after the completion of an Acquisition Transaction. To date, our efforts have been limited to organizational activities and a search for suitable businesses or assets to acquire Status as Emerging Growth Company.

 

As of April 30, 2014, the Company had not yet commenced operations. All activity through April 30, 2014 relates to the Company’s formation, initial public offering of its securities and the identification and investigation of a suitable operating business or assets with which to complete an Acquisition Transaction.

 

On June 16, 2014, a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Red Rock Agreement”) was entered into by and among CIS, Red Rock Holdings Group, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability company (“Red Rock” or the “Target”), and Foster Jennings, Inc., Red Rock’s sole member (the “Member”). Since the Company entered into the Agreement on June 16, 2014, and filed with the SEC a tender offer on June 23, 2014, the time period for closing the Acquisition Transaction was automatically extended to September 21, 2014. Red Rock defaulted on its obligation under the Red Rock Agreement. On September 16, 2014, CIS terminated the Red Rock Agreement as it did not provide audited financial statements.

 

On September 16, 2014, a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) was entered into by and among CIS, Delta Advanced Materials Limited, a Hong Kong company (“Delta”) and Elite Ride Limited, a British Virgin Islands company (“Delta’s Parent”) and the Elite Ride Limited Shareholders (“Elite Shareholders”) (See Note 7 – Stock Purchase Agreement).

 

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Critical Accounting Policies

 

Fair Value

 

The carrying amounts of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and accrued expenses and other current liabilities, approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments.

 

Fair value is defined as an exit price, representing the amount that would be received upon the sale of an asset or payment to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Fair value is a market-based measurement that is determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. A three-tier fair value hierarchy is used to prioritize the inputs in measuring fair value as follows:

 

Level 1. Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2.   Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly.
Level 3. Significant unobservable inputs that cannot be corroborated by market data.

 

Derivative Warrant Liabilities

 

The Company accounts for the 4,000,000 public warrants and 4,500,000 placement warrants in accordance with the guidance contained in ASC 815-40-15-7D whereby under that provision they do not meet the criteria for equity treatment and must be recorded as a liability. Accordingly, the Company classifies the warrant instrument as a liability at its fair value. This liability is subject to re-measurement at each balance sheet date until exercise, redemption or expiration, and any change in fair value is recognized in the Company’s statements of operations.

 

Ordinary Shares Subject to Possible Conversion

 

The ordinary public shares contain a redemption feature. In accordance with ASC 480, “Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity” (“ASC 480”), redemption provisions not solely within the control of the Company require the security to be classified outside of permanent equity.

 

Accordingly, 3,500,000 of the 4,000,000 public shares were classified outside of permanent equity at redemption value because the redemption rights are subject to the occurrence of certain events that are outside of the Company’s control. The redemption value at October 31, 2013 was equal to approximately the pro rata share of the aggregate amount then on deposit in the Trust Account ($10.40 per share at October 31, 2013).

 

Status as Emerging Growth Company

 

We are an emerging growth company as defined in the JOBS Act. As an emerging growth company, we have elected to delay the adoption of new or revised accounting standards that have different effective dates for public and private companies until those standards apply to private companies. As such, our financial statements may not be comparable to companies that comply with public company effective dates.

 

Results of Operations

 

Six Months Ended April 30, 2014 and 2013

 

Our entire activity from inception up to the closing of our initial public offering on December 21, 2012 was in preparation for that event. Since the offering, our activity has been limited to the evaluation of business combination candidates, and we will not be generating any operating revenues until the closing and completion of our initial business combination. We expect to generate small amounts of non-operating income in the form of interest income on cash and cash equivalents.

 

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We incurred net losses of $265,132 and $4,068,131, for the six months ended April 30, 2014 and April 30, 2013, respectively. Our net losses for the six months ended April 30, 2014 and April 30, 2013 included (i) legal and professional fees of $234,406 and $23,332, respectively, which were incurred principally in connection with our formation, the pursuit of our Acquisition Transaction and to comply with our public company reporting obligations, (ii) amounts paid to CIS Acquisition Holding Co. Ltd. for office space, administrative services and secretarial support of $45,000 and $30,000, (iii) general and administrative expenses of $38,506 and $26,780 and (iv) a benefit (charge) of $45,000 and ($3,995,000) to record the change in fair value and initial fair value, of the warrant derivative liability for public warrants and the placement warrants (See discussion below).

 

While preparing its balance sheet as of April 30, 2013, the Company identified and corrected an error related to the accounting for the Company’s outstanding warrants. The amount of the error was approximately $3,570,000 as of December 21, 2012. The Company determined that its outstanding warrants should have been accounted as a liability recorded at fair value and that this liability should be re-measured at each reporting period with changes in fair value being reflected in the statement of operations. The determination of this accounting methodology was made as a result of potential adjustments to the exercise price of the warrants in certain circumstances as described in the warrant agreements which do not meet the criteria for equity treatment described in ASC 815-45-7D.

 

In accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") Staff Accounting Bulletin Nos. 99 and 108 (“SAB 99” and “SAB 108”), the Company has evaluated these errors, based on an analysis of quantitative and qualitative factors, as to whether they were material to each of the prior reporting periods affected and if amendments of previously filed Reports of Foreign Private Issuer on Form 6-K with the SEC are required. The Company has determined that though quantitatively and qualitatively material to the previously furnished balance sheet dated December 21, 2012 on Form 6-K filed with the SEC on December 28, 2012, the Company believes the recording of the warrants as liability instruments would not have influenced an investor’s decision making process and has determined to record the liability as of April 30, 2013, as opposed to a restatement and reissuance of the previously furnished balance sheet. For the six months ended April 30, 2013, the charge of $3,995,000 for the fair value of the warrant liability represents the effect of the fair value upon issuance of $3,570,000, plus the adjustment to fair value of $425,000 through April 30, 2013.

 

Year ended October 31, 2013 Compared to the Period November 28, 2011(inception) through October 31, 2012

 

Our entire activity from inception up to the closing of our initial public offering on December 21, 2012 was in preparation for that event. Since the offering, our activity has been limited to the evaluation of business combination candidates, and we will not be generating any operating revenues until the closing and completion of our initial business combination. We expect to generate small amounts of non-operating income in the form of interest income on cash and cash equivalents.

 

We incurred net losses of $3,429,198, $4,873 and $3,434,071 for the year ended October 31, 2013, for the period November 28, 2011 (inception) through October 31, 2012 and for the period from November 28, 2011 (inception) through October 31, 2013, respectively. Our net losses for the year ended October 31, 2013, for the period November 28, 2011 (inception) through October 31, 2012 and for the period from November 28, 2011 (inception) through October 31, 2013 included (i) legal and professional fees of $95,252, $4,873 and $100,125 which were incurred principally in connection with our formation, the pursuit of an Acquisition Transaction and to comply with our public company reporting obligations, (ii) amounts paid to CIS Acquisition Holding Co. Ltd. for office space, administrative services and secretarial support of $75,000, $0 and $75,000, (iii) general and administrative expenses of $43,567, $0 and $43,567, which included a charge of $5,000 for a theft loss in connection with an unrecovered loss from an unauthorized bank transaction and (iv) a charge of $3,230,000, $0 and $3,230,000 to record the fair value of the warrant derivative liability for public warrants and the placement warrants (See discussion below).

 

As discussed above, while preparing its balance sheet as of April 30, 2013, the Company identified and corrected an error related to the accounting for the Company’s outstanding warrants. The amount of the error was approximately $3,570,000 as of December 21, 2012.

 

In accordance with SEC SAB 99 and SAB 108, the Company has evaluated these errors, based on an analysis of quantitative and qualitative factors, as to whether they were material to each of the prior reporting periods affected and if amendments of previously filed Reports of Foreign Private Issuer on Form 6-K with the SEC are required. The Company has determined that though quantitatively and qualitatively material to the previously furnished balance sheet dated December 21, 2012 on Form 6-K filed with the SEC on December 28, 2012 , the Company believes the recording of the warrants as liability instruments would not have influenced an investor’s decision making process and has determined to record the liability in the year ended October 31, 2013, as opposed to a restatement and reissuance of the previously furnished balance sheet. The charge of $3,230,000 to record the fair value of the warrant liability represents the effect of the fair value upon issuance of $3,570,000, net of the adjustment to fair value of $340,000 through October 31, 2013.

 

Financial Condition and Liquidity

 

The net proceeds from our IPO and Private Placement, after deducting offering expenses of $718,809 and underwriting discounts of $720,000, were $41,938,911. Of this amount, $41,600,000 was placed in the trust account. The remaining $338,191 of net proceeds not in trust have been and will continue to be used for working capital purposes.

 

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We intend to use the net proceeds of our initial public offering and private placement sale of warrants, including the funds held in the trust account, to acquire a target business and to pay our expenses relating thereto. To the extent that our capital stock is used in whole or in part as consideration to effect a business combination, the remaining proceeds held in the trust account as well as any other net proceeds not expended will be used as working capital to finance the operations of the target business. Such working capital funds could be used in a variety of ways including continuing or expanding the target business’ operations, for strategic acquisitions and for marketing, research and development of existing or new products. Such funds could also be used to repay any operating expenses or finders’ fees, which we had incurred prior to the completion of our business combination if the funds available to us outside of the trust account were insufficient to cover such expenses.

 

Generally, the proceeds held in the trust account will not be released to us until the earlier of our completion of an initial business combination and our redemption of 100% of the outstanding public shares upon our failure to consummate a business combination within the required time period. Notwithstanding the foregoing, there can be released to us from the trust account (1) any interest earned on the funds in the trust account that we need to pay our income or other tax obligations and (2) any remaining interest earned on the funds in the trust account that we need for our working capital requirements.

 

As of April 30, 2014, we had $12,648 in our operating bank accounts and $41,622,401 in restricted cash and equivalents held in trust to be used for an initial business combination. As of April 30, 2014, we have not withdrawn from the trust account any interest income for our working capital and tax obligations. As of April 30, 2014, $22,401 of the amount on deposit in the trust account represents interest income, which was available to be withdrawn by us as described above. As of September 16, 2014, all of our funds are held in cash.

 

Until consummation of our initial business combination, we will be using the funds not held in the trust account, plus the interest earned on the trust account balance that may be released to us to fund our working capital requirements, for identifying and evaluating prospective acquisition candidates, performing business due diligence on prospective target businesses, traveling to and from the offices, plants or similar locations of prospective target businesses, reviewing corporate documents and material agreements of prospective target businesses, selecting the target business to acquire and structuring, negotiating and consummating the business combination. We believe the funds not held in trust, plus the interest earned on the trust account balance that may be released to us, plus the remaining borrowing capacity under our loan agreement with CIS Acquisition Holding Co. Ltd., will be sufficient to fund our operations through at least September 21, 2014, assuming we have not consummated a business combination during that period of time.

 

If our estimates of the costs of undertaking in-depth due diligence and negotiating our initial business combination is less than the actual amount necessary to do so, or the amount of interest available to us from the trust account is less than we expect as a result of the current interest rate environment, we may have insufficient funds available to operate our business prior to our initial business combination. Moreover, we may need to obtain additional financing either to consummate our initial business combination or because we become obligated to redeem a significant number of our public shares upon consummation of our initial business combination, in which case we may issue additional securities or incur debt in connection with such business combination. Subject to compliance with applicable securities laws, we would only consummate such financing simultaneously with the consummation of our initial business combination. In the current economic environment, it has become especially difficult to obtain acquisition financing. Following our initial business combination, if cash on hand is insufficient, we may need to obtain additional financing in order to meet our obligations.

 

We anticipate that we will need to use all of the remaining funds in cash as well as entering into contingent fee arrangements with our vendors in order to meet the expenditures required for operating our business until we consummate our initial business combination. We may need to raise additional capital through loans or additional investments from our sponsors, officers, directors or third parties. Our sponsors, officers and directors are not obligated to loan us funds as may be required. If we consummate our initial business combination, we would repay such loaned amounts. In the event that the initial business combination does not close, we may use a portion of the remaining proceeds held outside the trust account to repay such loaned amounts, but no proceeds from our trust account would be used for such repayment. Accordingly, we may not be able to obtain additional financing. If we are unable to raise additional capital, we may be required to take additional measures to conserve liquidity, which could include, but not necessarily be limited to, curtailing operations, suspending the pursuit of our business plan, and controlling overhead expenses. We cannot provide any assurance that new financing will be available to us on commercially acceptable terms, if at all. These factors raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.

 

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Commencing on December 18, 2012 and ending upon the consummation of a business combination or our liquidation, we have agreed to pay to CIS Acquisition Holding Co. Ltd. a total of $7,500 per month for office space, administrative services and secretarial support for a period commencing on the date of the IPO and ending on the earlier of our consummation of an acquisition transaction or our liquidation. Such fees have been paid as incurred only out of interest earned on the trust account or assets not held in trust, if any. If there are insufficient funds from interest earned on the trust account or from assets not held in trust, then the obligation to CIS Acquisition Holding Co. Ltd. will be accrued and not paid. During the six months ended April 30, 2014 and April 30, 2013, the Company has incurred $45,000 and $30,000, respectively, for these office space expenses to CIS Acquisition Holding Co., Ltd.

 

On March 24, 2014, we entered into an agreement with CIS Acquisition Holding Co. Ltd., under which for one year we may borrow up to $300,000 with no interest. All amounts borrowed under this agreement are due March 23, 2015. On March 25, 2014, May 12, 2014 and June 11, 2014, we borrowed $30,000, $10,000 and $120,000 under this borrowing arrangement. As of April 30, 2014 and September 16, 2014, a balance of $30,000 and $35,000, respectively, was outstanding under this loan.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

 

We did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements as of April 30, 2014.

 

PROPERTIES

 

Delta currently owns the following land use rights in the PRC:

  

Owner   Location   Certificate of State-
owned Land Use Right
No.
  Tenure  

Approximate
Gross Floor
Area

(sqm)

  Use of Property
Jiangsu Delta   Chenfeng Village, Gaozi Town, Dantu District, Zhenjiang   Zhen Tu Guo Yong (2008) No.199 (1)   October 19, 2008 to  July 29, 2058   53,369   Industrial
Jiangsu Delta   Chenfeng Village, Gaozi Town, Dantu District, Zhenjiang   Zhen Tu Guo Yong (2011) No.1037 (2)   August 1, 2011 to  August 31, 2060   26,023   Industrial
Jiangsu Zhengxin R&D   North of Development Zone Road, South of Hu Ning Expressway   Dan Guo Yong (2013) No. 00598 (3)   January 16, 2013 to  January 7, 2053   9,934.5   Commercial

 

Notes:

 

(1) This land use right has been mortgaged to the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Zhenjiang Branch. The period of the mortgage is two years commencing from November 24, 2008 and ending on December 31, 2010. During the term of the mortgage, Delta’s rights to transfer, lease, mortgage or otherwise dispose of this land use right shall be subject to the prior written approval of the relevant bank. Jiangsu Delta has duly paid off the loan in time.

 

(2) The land use right has been mortgaged to the Construction Bank of China, Zhenjiang Branch. The period of the mortgage is three years commencing from April 16, 2012 and ending on April 16, 2015. During the term of the mortgage, its rights to transfer, lease, mortgage or otherwise dispose of this land use right shall be subject to the prior written approval of the relevant bank.

 

(3) There are no mortgages or outstanding encumbrances on the land use right.

 

Delta currently
owns and possesses
the Building
Ownership
Certificates for the
following buildings
in the PRC:
Location
  Certificate of Real
Estate Ownership No.
 

Approximate Gross
Floor Area
(sq m)

  Use of Property
Building 3 No. 1 Fine Chemical Park Gaozi Zhen Dantu Ecnomic and Development Zone Zhenjiang City (1)   Zhen Fang Quan Zheng Zi No. 1201007277100110   1,140.9   Industrial
North of Development Zone Road, South of Hu Ning Expressway   Dan Fang Quan Zheng Kai Fa Qu Zi No. 02032188   12,119.44   Research and Development

 

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Note:

 

(1) This property has been mortgaged to the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Zhenjiang Branch. The period of the mortgage is one year commencing from June 20, 2014 and ending on June 19, 2015. During the term of the mortgage, Delta’s rights to transfer, lease, mortgage or otherwise dispose of this property shall be subject to the prior written approval of the relevant bank.

 

As of the date of this report, Delta does not lease any properties.

 

Delta believes there are no regulatory requirements or environmental issues that may materially affect its utilization of the above properties and fixed assets, all of which are located in the PRC.

 

SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

 

The following table sets forth information regarding the beneficial ownership of our ordinary shares as of September 19, 2014, giving effect to the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement:

 

· each person known by us to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of our outstanding ordinary shares;
· each of our executive officers and directors; and
· all our executive officers and directors as a group.

 

Unless otherwise indicated, we believe that all persons named in the table have sole voting and investment power with respect to all ordinary shares beneficially owned by them. The following table does not include securities underlying warrants or options that are not exercisable within 60 days of September 19, 2014. All shares have identical voting rights.

 

Name and Address of Beneficial Owner (1)   Amount of
Beneficial
Ownership
    Approximate
Percentage of
Outstanding
Ordinary
Shares (2)
 
Directors and Executive Officers:                
Chao Xin, CEO and Chairman (3)     2,410,200       34.27 %
Richard Yan, CFO     27,600       *  
David Chi-Ping Chow, Director     0       *  
Richard Liu, Director     0       *  
Changguang Wu, Director     0       *  
George Kaufman, Director     0       *  
All directors and executive officers as a group (6 individuals)     2,437,800       34.65 %
Five Percent Holders:                
CIS Acquisition Holding Ltd. (4)     1,463,250       20.81 %

 

*Less than one percent

 

(1) Unless otherwise noted, the business address for each of our beneficial owners is c/o CIS Acquisition Ltd., 16 Kaifada Road, Danyang, Jiangsu, China.

 

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(2) Based on 5,136,000 ordinary shares outstanding, including 1,000,000 Class A Shares held by our founders, 136,000 underwriter shares and 4,000,000 callable Class A Shares underlying the units sold in the IPO.

 

(3) Held through Master Kingdom Holdings Ltd. (“Master Kingdom”). Mr. Chao Xin is the owner of Master Kingdom and as such, is deemed to hold voting and dispositive power of the securities held by Master Kingdom.

 

(4) Messrs. Danilitskiy and Vazhnov share voting and dispositive power over the founders’ shares owned by CIS Acquisition Holding Co. Ltd. CIS Acquisition Holding Co. Ltd. is owned by Zelda Finance Ltd. and SPAC Investments Ltd. Anatoly Danilitskiy controls Zelda Finance Ltd. and Taras Vazhnov controls SPAC Investments Ltd. The business address of Zelda Finance Ltd. is Withfield Tower, 3rd floor, 4792 Coney Drive, Belize City, Belize. The mailing address of SPAC Investments Ltd. is FH Chambers, P.O. Box 4649, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands.

 

Does not include ordinary shares underlying the warrants underlying the units sold in the IPO and the placement warrants which will not become exercisable within the next 60 days.

 

OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS

 

As of immediately following the merger, our directors and executive officers, their ages and positions are as follows:

 

Name   Age   Position
Xin Chao   37   Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Richard Yan   39   Chief Financial Officer
David Chi-Ping Chow   51   Independent Director (1)(2)(3)
Richard Liu   44   Independent Director (1)(2)(3)
Changguang Wu   46   Executive Director
George Kaufman   39   Independent Director (1)(2)(3)

 

(1) Member of audit committee.
(2) Member of compensation committee.
(3) Member of governance and nominating committee.

 

Below is a summary of the business experience of each of our executive officers and directors:

 

Xin Chao has over 10 years of experience in the fine chemical industry. From 1999 to 2000, Mr. Chao worked as a sales manager at Sinopec International Corporation where he was actively involved in international trading matters. From 2000 to 2002, he worked at Lianshui County Zhengxin Chemical Co., Ltd. as the general manager in charge of the entire business operations of the company. Subsequently, in August 2002 and August 2003, Mr. Chao co-founded (i) Danyang Beijiate Materials Trading (“Beijiate Materials”) and (ii) Danyang Beijiate Chemicals Co., Ltd. (“Beijiate Chemicals”) respectively, where he was responsible for the daily operations of both Beijiate Materials and Beijiate Chemicals. Mr. Chao co-found Jiangsu Delta, and he was the general manager of Jiangsu Delta when it was incorporated as a wholly foreign-owned enterprise on 15 June 2007. Mr. Chao subsequently acquired the entire equity interest in Jiangsu Delta from S&S International through Hong Kong Huilong International Investment Limited (formerly known as Hong Kong Zhengxin International Investment Limited) (which was controlled by Mr. Chao) on 13 April 2008. Since its incorporation, Mr.Chao has been actively involved in the operations and management of Jiangsu Delta. Mr. Chao Xin graduated from Nanjing University with a Bachelor’s Degree in International Trading.

 

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Hong Yan has been serving as the chief financial officer of Delta Advanced Materials Limited since May 2011. He is responsible for the preparation of all financial statements as well as for reviewing and developing effective financial policies and control procedures for Delta. From 1997 to 2002, Mr Yan was the Assistant Manager in the Financial Advisory Services Department of KPMG Shanghai, where he was responsible for carrying out statutory audits, rendering an in depth understanding of the International Financial Reporting Standards. From 2002 to 2004, Mr Yan served as the Financial Controller of Hartcourt Companies Inc, where he supervised the company’s accounts department. Hartcourt Companies Inc, which is listed on the US Stock Exchange, distributes computer hardware and peripherals made by Samsung Electronics in Shanghai. From 2004 to 2006, he assumed the position of Vice President of Finance of Sancon Resources Recovery Inc, an environmental service and waste management company that operates recycling facilities in China and Australia, where he was responsible for overseeing the financial and accounting matters of the company, as well as liaising with and reporting to the US Securities and Exchange Commission in relation to compliance issues. Sancon Resources Recovery Inc is also listed on the US Stock Exchange. From 2006 to 2011, Mr Yan served as the managing partner of Shanghai KRC Business Consulting Co., Ltd., a consultancy on audit, tax and advisory services which he co-founded and still co-owns. Mr. Yan graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and a Masters of Business Administration, both from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and is a member of the Chinese Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

 

Changguang Wu has been with Delta as its Executive Director since 2007 and has been actively involved in the daily operations of Delta since its establishment in 2007. From 1989 to 1992, Mr. Wu was a loan officer of People’s Bank of Danyang City. From 1992 to 2002, he worked as a chief planner at Danyang City Trust and Investment Co., Ltd. Subsequently, in August 2002 and August 2003, Mr. Wu co-founded (i) Danyang Beijiate Materials Trading (“Beijiate Materials”) and (ii) Danyang Beijiate Chemicals Co., Ltd. (“Beijiate Chemicals”) respectively with Mr. Chao Xin, where he was mainly responsible for the management of both Beijiate Materials and Beijiate Chemicals. While he was involved in the management of Beijiate Materials and Beijiate Chemicals, he was also the general manager of Danyang Liansheng Chemicals Co., Ltd. (“Liansheng Chemicals”). He officially left Liansheng Chemicals and joined the Target Group in November 2007. Mr. Wu graduated from Banking School of Jiangsu in 1989 with a diploma in Economic Management.

 

David Chi-Ping Chow is currently the General Manager for China at Interclients LLC and a partner at Shanghai China Bay Partners. Mr. Chow is a United States Certified Public Accountant and an American Certified Tax Practitioner. He has 27 years of experience in financial planning, corporate internal control and audit, strategic planning and implementation. Mr. Chow previously has worked as the Chief Financial Officer for China at General Mills and Haagen-Dazs, Xian Janssen Pharmaceutical (a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson group), respectively. He was the Chief Financial Officer for Greater China of Pillsbury and Haagen-Dazs, the Chief Financial Officer for China and Vice-President of Supply Chain for Nabisco. He was a partner of Speakman & Price public accounting firm and a financial analyst of Motorola. Mr. Chow graduated with a Bachelor in Accounting from Santa Clara University, California. He also received management training from Columbia University and Northwestern University.

 

Richard Liu has over twenty years’ expense in business and legal practice. He is a partner and director of securities investment section of Shanghai Huiye Law Firm since December 12, 2006. He was a legal assistant at Baker& McKenzie’s Shanghai office from May 2004 through October 2006. Prior to that, he was Senior Consultant of Overseas Consulting department, Shanghai Foreign Service Company from June 2001 to April 2004. He received his bachelor’s degree in law from the Art College of Shanghai University.

 

George Kaufman is a Managing Director of Investment Banking with Chardan Capital Markets, LLC, a New York based investment bank. Mr. Kaufman is a director of Prime Acquisition Corp., a company that owns and operates office, commercial and industrial properties in Italy and is focused on building a portfolio of high-yield assets primarily in Europe. Mr. Kaufman founded Detroit Coffee Company, LLC, a national roaster, wholesaler and retail distributor of high-end specialty coffees, in January 2002 and currently serves as its chief executive officer. Mr. Kaufman received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Vermont in 1999.

 

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Our current directors and executive officers, their ages and positions are as follows:

 

Name   Age   Position
Anatoly Danilitskiy   61   Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Kyle Shostak   43   Director, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary
Taras Vazhnov (1)(2)(3)   42   Director
Levan Vasadze (1)(2)(3)   42   Director
David R. Ansell (1)(2)(3)   68   Director

 

(1) Member of audit committee.
(2) Member of compensation committee.
(3) Member of governance and nominating committee.

 

Below is a summary of the business experience of each of our executive officers and directors:

 

Anatoly Danilitskiy has been our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer since our inception. From 2004 to 2009, Mr. Danilitskiy established and led National Reserve Corporation, or NRC, to consolidate its strategic non-banking investment assets to become one the Russia’s largest private holding companies. Also from 2004 to 2009, Mr. Danilitskiy served as Chairman of CIS Interfincom AG, a financial and asset management subsidiary of NRC, where he oversaw all major money market transactions and securities trading. While at NRC, Mr. Danilitskiy was responsible for a number of key deals in energy (including but not limited to purchasing certain Gazprom assets), transportation, debt arbitrage and distressed assets. From 1994 to 2004, Mr. Danilitskiy served as First Deputy Chairman of National Reserve Bank, or NRB, the parent company of NRC and one of Russia’s leading universal commercial banks, where he was responsible for business development and international affairs. From 2006 to 2009, Mr. Danilitskiy served as Member of Board of Directors and member of Renumeration and Assessment Committee of Aeroflot International Airlines, a Russian national carrier, where he played a key role in the successful effort to modernize the fleet of aircraft.

 

Since 2007, Mr. Danilitskiy has served as a Member of the Supervisory Board of Energobank and is a majority shareholder of the bank. In June 2012, he was appointed to serve as Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Energobank. Mr. Danilitskiy has also served as Chairman of the Board of RetnNet, an international telecommunications network, since 2010. From 1993 to 1994, Mr. Danilitskiy was a co-founder of “Russia Investment and Financial Company.” Mr. Danilitskiy previously served as a career diplomat from 1974 to 1993 in the then Soviet and later Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, having been posted at the embassies in India, Australia and Great Britain. He retired in 1993 with a rank of Senior Counselor. Mr. Danilitskiy graduated from Moscow State Institute of International Relations with an MA degree in International Politics in 1974. He is fluent in English, Russian and French.

 

Kyle Shostak has been our Director and Chief Financial Officer since our inception and our Secretary since January 2012. Since March 2009, Mr. Shostak has served as Principal and Managing Director at Navigator Principal Investors LLC, a New York-based alternative investment advisor, responsible for originating and structuring deals as well as managing clients’ separate accounts. Since 2009, Mr. Shostak has also served as Chief Investment Officer of Insurance Opportunity Fund, a special situations investment vehicle focused on global insurance assets that is managed by Navigator Principal Investors LLC.

 

From 2008 to 2009, Mr. Shostak served as Vice President of Fixed Income Investments at J.P. Morgan Securities, focusing on client-related structuring, trading and distribution of hybrid and illiquid assets. Mr. Shostak’s deals involved structuring, financing and sourcing certain fixed income assets to several major hedge funds, special situations and private equity funds, including BlueCrest funds (approximately $860 million), and selling down certain Bear Stearns’ illiquid legacy assets (approximately $1.5 billion) to a consortium of hedge funds and private equity investors. At J.P. Morgan, Mr. Shostak also managed risk for proprietary investments in excess of $250 million.

 

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From 2006 to 2008, Mr. Shostak was Director of Alternative Investments at GE Capital-Genworth Financial, where he was responsible for direct investments, co-investments in leveraged assets, hedge funds, distressed credits, private equity and private debt. From 2003 to 2006, Mr. Shostak served as Vice President of Leveraged Finance at Credit Suisse and from 2000 to 2003 served as Associate Director for Leveraged Finance & Financial Sponsors at Banca Intesa New York. His deals involved high yield bonds and leveraged loans offerings, bi-lateral facilities, syndications, special situations equity deals, including, among others, Chiquita, Georgia Pacific, American Towers, Petrobras, MexCel, Michael Foods, Reliant Energy, Luxxotica, Armani, Benetton, Fiat, Finmatica, ENI, Petrobras, Blue Stream Pipeline.

 

From 1995 to 1999, Mr. Shostak first worked as Vice President and then Director and General Counsel at Bank Austria/Creditanstalt Investment Bank Russia. While there Mr. Shostak was involved in all aspects of origination and execution of equity investments in a number of prominent Russian companies, including AVISMA-VSMPO, Syvtyvkar Pulp, Sylvinit, asset consolidation of Tyumen Oil Company, proprietary investments in government debt obligations, investments in structured notes representing shares of Gazprom and Sberbank. Mr. Shostak performed pre-investment due diligence and negotiated terms of the deals. Mr. Shostak also served as Director of Emerging Russia Growth Fund, a $150 million bank-sponsored opportunistic equity fund.

 

From 1994 to 1995, Mr. Shostak was an Associate at Covington & Burling in Washington, D.C. While there he was involved in corporate, insurance and international practices, including project financing facility on behalf of Novorossiysk Shipping Co.

 

Mr. Shostak obtained a Master of Business Administration in Finance degree from Stern School of Business at New York University in 2000, a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree from The American University, Washington, D.C. in 1994 and a J.D. degree from Moscow State University Faculty of Law in 1993. He has been certified for the Series 7 license from FINRA and is fluent in English, Russian and Italian.

 

Taras Vazhnov has been our Director since our inception. From 2003 to 2010, Mr. Vazhnov was a co-founder and Head of Corporate Finance of Moscow-based Link Capital, a boutique investment bank that provides a variety of strategic advisory, capital markets and asset management services to companies operating primarily in Russia and Central Eastern Europe. Since 2006, Mr. Vazhnov has continued to serve as a director of Link Capital Financial Services Ltd., a related financial advisory firm. In March 2012, Mr. Vazhnov became a partner of Link Capital LLP (UK). Mr. Vazhnov is currently serving as an advisor on strategy and business development to the German TV and internet company IMusic as well as a number of prominent Russian companies, including one of the largest private medical clinics in Russia, Lit-Clinic, and a commercial bank, NM Bank.

 

From 2002 to 2003, Mr. Vazhnov served as a First Deputy CEO and CFO of Russian Coal Co., one of the largest coal companies in Russia, where he led the finance, M&A and legal departments and participated in more than 15 acquisitions in the coal mining and related industries. From 2001 to 2002, Mr. Vazhnov was a co-founder and General Manager of Business Center Asset Management Co., a private investment and asset management firm in Moscow that invested in the Chernigovsky Coal Mine, Bank Moskva, and other industrial assets. From 2000 to 2001, Mr. Vazhnov served as First Vice-President of Commercial Bank Moskva, where he was in charge of the bank’s credit policy and risk management. From 1998 to 2000, Mr. Vazhnov served as Head of Financial Assets Department at Evihon Oil Co., a subsidiary of Moscow Oil and Gas Company, owned by the Moscow City Government, where he was responsible for the company’s financial assets management. From 1995 to 1998, Mr. Vazhnov served as co-founder, Senior Manager and deputy CEO of MIR Investment Co., a corporate finance and brokerage services firm. Mr. Vazhnov graduated from Plekhanov Academy of Economy in Moscow in 1993 with a Master degree in Economics and Finance. He is fluent in English and Russian.

 

Levan Vasadze has been our Director since March 2012. Since 2008, Mr. Vasadze has been Chairman and majority owner of Prometheus Capital Partners, a Moscow-based private equity firm focused on investments in Russian and CIS companies. In 2010, Prometheus acquired majority stakes in the Beethoven and ZooBoom pet product retail chains and merged them under the Beethoven brand into the largest pet product retail chain in Russia.

 

From 2001 to 2007, Mr. Vasadze was Chairman and later CEO of Sistema Corporation's insurance subsidiary, Rosno, a top Russian insurer. From 2001 to 2006, Mr. Vasadze was First Vice President of the conglomerate Sistema Corporation, one of Russia’s largest private companies. As First Vice President, Mr. Vasadze was a member of the management board and the senior-most executive other than the CEO, in charge of corporate strategy and development, sourcing, review and execution of new acquisitions. During his tenure, he also served on the boards of numerous subsidiaries of Sistema. Mr. Vasadze joined Sistema in 1998 as Vice President. From 1997 to 1998, Mr. Vasadze was Managing Director of Corporate Finance at Aton Investment Bank, a leading Russian investment bank. From 1995 to 1997, Mr. Vasadze was Director at Creditanstalt Investment Bank in Moscow, at the time a major Western investment bank in Eastern Europe. Mr. Vasadze graduated from Tbilisi State University majoring in Geophisics in 1992. He obtained an MBA from Emory University Business School in Atlanta, Georgia in 1995. He is fluent in Russian, Georgian and English.

 

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David R. Ansell , has been our director since April 2012. Mr. Ansell spent 32 years at Citibank, with portions of his career in Africa, the Middle East and Asia. From 1997 to 1999, Mr. Ansell was a CEO of Citibank Russia. He was in charge of managing all of Citibank’s businesses in Russia including the 100% owned subsidiary with branches in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and the Investment Bank activities of Salomon Smith Barney. From 1995 to 1997, Mr. Ansell was CEO of Citibank in Czech Republic, and managed all of Citibank’s businesses there. In 1993 to 1995, Mr. Ansell was Chief of Staff: Emerging Markets at Citibank London. From 1991 to 1993 Mr. Ansell was based in Taipei, Taiwan for Citibank as a Country Manager — Corporate and Investment Banking, overseeing a staff of 300 people and assets in access of $1.5 billion. In 1989 – 1991, Mr. Ansell was CEO of Ecobank Transnational in Lome, Togo. In 1986 – 1989, Mr. Ansell served as Regional Director of Citibank in Nairobi, Kenya. From 1968 to 1986, Mr. Ansell held various assignments at Citibank in South Africa, Zaire, Kenya, Tunisia, Ivory Coast, Saudi Arabia and India. His expertise includes all areas of corporate & investment banking — management, risk management and credit, operational processes, treasury, and human resources. As a Senior Credit Office of Citibank from 1982 until 1986, Mr. Ansell provided final approval authority of loans up to US$5 million, and up to US$25 million with one other Senior Credit Officer.

 

Since 2001, Mr. Ansell has served on the Board of Directors of Housing Finance Corporation in Kenya, where he also serves as Chair of the Audit Committee. Since February 2012, Mr. Ansell has served as a director and member of the Credit and Risk Committees of Equity Bank (Kenya). Since 2006 he has also been an Advisory board member of Private Equity New Markets, a Danish private Equity Fund operated by BankInvest.

 

Mr. Ansell graduated in 1967 from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, with a Bachelor’s degree in mathematics. In 1968 he obtained another Bachelor’s degree in Finance from the Thunderbird International Graduate School in Glendale, Arizona. In 1988, Mr. Ansell received an Advanced Management degree from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.

 

The term of each director does not automatically expire.

 

Board Committees

  

Our board of directors has established an audit committee, a compensation committee and a governance and nominating committee.

 

Audit Committee .  Immediately following the transaction contemplated by the Purchase Agreement, the audit committee will consist of David Chi-Ping Chow, Richard Liu and George Kaufman. David Chi-Ping Chow is the chair of the audit committee, and our board of directors believe that Mr. Chow qualify as “audit committee financial experts”, as such term is defined in the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

The board of directors has adopted an audit committee charter, providing for the following responsibilities of the audit committee:

 

appointing and replacing our independent auditors and pre-approving all auditing and permitted non-auditing services to be performed by the independent auditors;

 

reviewing and discussing the annual audited financial statements with management and the independent auditors;

 

annually reviewing and reassessing the adequacy of our audit committee charter;

 

such other matters that are specifically delegated to our audit committee by our board of directors from time to time;

 

meeting separately and periodically with management, the internal auditors and the independent auditors; and

 

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reporting regularly to the board of directors.

 

Compensation Committee .  Immediately following the transaction contemplated by the Purchase Agreement, our compensation committee will consist of David Chi-Ping Chow, Richard Liu and George Kaufman. The members of the compensation committee do not have any direct or indirect material relationship with us other than as a director.

 

Our board of directors adopted a compensation committee charter, providing for the following responsibilities of the compensation committee:

 

reviewing and making recommendations to the board regarding our compensation policies and forms of compensation provided to our directors and officers;

 

reviewing and making recommendations to the board regarding bonuses for our officers and other employees;

 

administering our incentive-compensation plans for our directors and officers;

 

reviewing and assessing the adequacy of the charter annually;

 

administering our share option plans, if they are established in the future, in accordance with the terms thereof; and

 

such other matters that are specifically delegated to the compensation committee by our board of directors from time to time.

 

Governance and Nominating Committee .  Immediately following the transaction contemplated by the Purchase Agreement, our governance and nominating committee will consist of David Chi-Ping Chow, Richard Liu and George Kaufman. The members of the governance and nominating committee do not have any direct or indirect material relationship with us other than as a director.

 

Our board of directors adopted a governance and nominating committee charter, providing for the following responsibilities of the governance and nominating committee:

 

overseeing the process by which individuals may be nominated to our board of directors;

 

identifying potential directors and making recommendations as to the size, functions and composition of our board of directors and its committees;

 

reviewing candidates proposed by our stockholders;

 

developing the criteria and qualifications for the selection of potential directors; and

 

making recommendations to the board of directors on new candidates for board membership.

 

In making nominations, the governance and nominating committee is required to submit candidates who have the highest personal and professional integrity, who have demonstrated exceptional ability and judgment and who shall be most effective, in conjunction with the other nominees to the board, in collectively serving the long-term interests of the stockholders. In evaluating nominees, the governance and nominating committee is required to take into consideration the following attributes, which are desirable for a member of the board: leadership, independence, interpersonal skills, financial acumen, business experiences, industry knowledge, and diversity of viewpoints.

 

Code of Ethics

 

On March 19, 2012, our board of directors adopted a code of ethics that applies to our directors, officers and employees.

 

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Director Independence

 

Our board of directors has determined that David Chi-Ping Chow, Richard Liu and George Kaufman qualify as independent directors under the rules of the Nasdaq Marketplace Rules because they are not currently employed by us, and do not fall into any of the enumerated categories of people who cannot be considered independent in the Nasdaq Marketplace Rules.

 

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

 

Delta

 

Director Compensation

 

Delta currently does not pay any compensation to members of its board of directors. Future compensation to be paid to its directors, if any, will be determined in the future.

 

Executive Compensation

 

Overview of Executive Compensation

 

Delta pays annual base salaries to each of Xin Chao, Changguang Wu, Jianmin Xia, Ming Chao, and Hong Yan of approximately RMB367,967, RMB238,907, RMB170,292, RMB29,443, and HK$480,000, respectively, in 2013. We pay annual base salaries to each of Xin Chao, Changguang Wu, Jianmin Xia, Ming Chao, and Hong Yan of RMB368,889 RMB239,829, RMB57,040, RMB117,624, and HK$480,000, respectively, in 2012.

 

Grants of Plan Based Awards

 

None of the named executives of Delta currently participates in or have account balances in any plan based award programs. Future bonus plans will be adopted by the board of directors.

 

Employment Agreements

 

On June 15, 2007, Delta entered into an employment agreement with Xin Chao pursuant to which Xin Chao agreed to act as its chairman and Chief Executive Officer. The employment agreement does not have a definite term. The employment agreement provides for a base salary of RMB462,000 a year, with performance based bonus.

 

On June 15, 2007, Delta entered into an employment agreement with Changguang Wu pursuant to which Changguang Wu agreed to act as its general manager. The employment agreement does not have a definite term. The employment agreement provides for a base salary of RMB289,920 a year, with performance based bonus.

 

On September 1, 2012, Delta entered into an employment agreement with Jianmin Xia pursuant to which Jianmin Xia agreed to act as its general manager. The employment agreement has a term beginning September 1, 2012 and ending December 31, 2017. The employment agreement provides for a base salary of RMB180,000 a year, with performance based bonus.

 

On October 1, 2012, Delta entered into an employment agreement with Ming Chao pursuant to which Ming Chao agreed to act as its general financial manager. The employment agreement has a term of three years. The employment agreement provides for a base salary of RMB156,000 a year, with performance based bonus.

 

On May 1, 2012, Delta entered into an employment agreement with Yan Hong pursuant to which Yan Hong agreed to act as its Chief Financial Officer. The employment agreement has a term of three years. The employment agreement provides for a base salary of RMB$480,000 a year, with performance based bonus.

 

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Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End; Option Exercises and Stock Vested

 

As of the date hereof, none of the named executives of Delta have held compensation based options to purchase interests in Delta or other awards with values based on the value of Delta.

 

Pension Benefits

 

None of the named executives of Delta currently participates in or has account balances in qualified or nonqualified defined benefit plans sponsored by Delta.

 

Nonqualified Deferred Compensation

 

None of the named executives currently participates in or has account balances in nonqualified defined contribution plans or other deferred compensation plans maintained by Delta.

 

CIS

 

None of our directors or officers have received any cash compensation for services rendered to us. Our founders own an aggregate of 1,000,000 Class A Shares, which they acquired for an aggregate purchase price of $25,000. In addition, we issued our founders and their assignees, in a private placement occurring immediately prior to the consummation of the IPO, 4,500,000 warrants for aggregate consideration of $3,375,000. We believe that because our officers and directors own such shares and warrants, no compensation (other than reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses) is necessary, and such persons have agreed to serve in their respective role without compensation.

 

We have agreed to pay to CIS Acquisition Holding Co. Ltd. a total of $7,500 per month for office space, administrative services and secretarial support for a period commencing on the date of the IPO and ending on the earlier of our consummation of an acquisition transaction or dissolution and liquidation of the trust account in the event we do not consummate an acquisition transaction within the relevant time period. Such fees have been paid as incurred only out of interest earned on the trust account or assets not held in trust, if any. If there are insufficient funds from interest earned on the trust account or from assets not held in trust, then the obligation to CIS Acquisition Holding Co. Ltd. will be accrued and not paid. CIS Acquisition Holding Co. Ltd. is an affiliate of Anatoly Danilitskiy, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Taras Vazhnov, our director. This arrangement was agreed to by the board of directors for our benefit and is not intended to provide Messrs. Danilitskiy or Vazhnov compensation.

 

Other than this $7,500 per month fee, no compensation of any kind, including finder’s and consulting fees, will be paid to our officers, directors or any of their respective affiliates for services rendered prior to or in connection with an acquisition transaction. However, our officers, directors and their respective affiliates will receive reimbursement for any reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with identifying, investigating and consummating a potential acquisition transaction with one or more target businesses. There are no limitations on the amount of expenses for which they can seek reimbursement, provided such expenses were incurred for our benefit. There will be no review of the reasonableness of the expenses by anyone other than our board of directors, which includes persons who may seek reimbursement, or a court of competent jurisdiction if such reimbursement is challenged. To the extent such out-of-pocket expenses exceed the available proceeds not deposited in the trust account, such out-of-pocket expenses would not be reimbursed by us unless we consummate our initial acquisition transaction.

 

Although we currently anticipate that some members of our management team will remain with us post-acquisition transaction, some or all of our current executive officers and directors may or may not remain with us following our initial acquisition transaction, depending on the type of business acquired and the industry in which the target business operates. After the acquisition transaction, our directors and officers who remain with us may be paid consulting, management or other fees from the combined company with any and all amounts being fully disclosed to shareholders, to the extent then known, in the prospectus/proxy solicitation or tender offer materials furnished to our shareholders. It is unlikely that the amount of such compensation will be known at the time of an acquisition transaction, as it will be up to the directors of the post-transaction business to determine executive and director compensation. We cannot assure you that our current executive officers and directors will be retained in any significant role, or at all, and have no ability to determine what remuneration, if any, will be paid to them if they are retained following our initial acquisition transaction.

 

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We have not set aside any amount of assets for pension or retirement benefits.

 

Any compensation to be paid to our chief executive officer and other officers will be determined, or recommended to the board of directors for determination, either by a compensation committee constituted solely by independent directors or by a majority of the independent directors on our board of directors.

 

Employment Agreements

 

On January 10, 2012, we entered into an agreement with Kyle Shostak and CIS Acquisition Holding Co. Ltd., our majority shareholder, pursuant to which we and CIS Acquisition Holding Co. Ltd. agreed that Mr. Shostak shall serve as our Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and a director until the closing of an initial acquisition transaction. We also agreed to sell to Mr. Shostak 110,250 placement warrants immediately prior to the consummation of this offering on the same terms as are offered to CIS Acquisition Holding Co. Ltd. In the event that the over-allotment option granted to the underwriters in this offering is not exercised in full, Mr. Shostak agreed to return for cancellation a pro-rata portion of the Class C Shares he holds immediately prior to the consummation of this offering. Mr. Shostak does not receive any other compensation for services rendered to us, other than reimbursements for business-related expenses incurred in the course of his duties as our officer.

 

Other than as disclosed above, we have not entered into any employment agreements with our executive officers, and have not made any agreements to provide benefits upon termination of employment.

 

CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

 

As of June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012, Delta had short-term borrowings from banks which were repayable within one year and charged at interest rates ranging from 3.9% to 8.7%, from 2.5% to 9.0% and from 2.5% to 10.4% per annum, respectively. Such borrowings primarily consist of loans denominated in Renminbi, and U.S. dollars. Bank borrowings are secured over certain bank deposits, certain trade receivables, certain plant and machinery, and certain land use rights. The bank borrowings are guaranteed by a number of unrelated parties, as well as Mr. Wu Changguang for the year ended June 30, 2014 and Mr. Chao Xin, the immediate and ultimate controlling party of Delta for the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012.

 

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

Delta is not involved in any other legal proceedings. Delta has no knowledge of any proceedings pending or threatened against any of its subsidiaries or any facts likely to give rise to any litigation, claims or proceedings which might have a material effect on its financial position or profitability.

 

Market Price of and Dividends on the Registrant’s Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters

 

Our units, shares and warrants have been listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbols CISAU, CISAA and CISAW, since December 19, 2012. The following tables set forth, for the calendar quarters indicated and through September 12, 2014, the high and low sale prices for our units, shares and warrants, as reported on NASDAQ for the periods presented.

  

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    Units (CISAU)     Shares (CISAA) (1)     Warrants
(CISAW) (1)
 
    High     Low     High     Low     High     Low  
Annual Highs and Lows                                                
Fiscal Year Ended October 31, 2012   $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Fiscal Year Ended October 31, 2013 (1)   $ 10.44     $ 10.01     $ 10.19     $ 9.90     $ 1.43     $ .12  
Quarterly Highs and Lows                                                
2012                                                
Fourth Quarter (Fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2012)   $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
2013                                                
First Quarter (Fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2013)   $ 10.25     $ 10.00     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Second Quarter (Fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2013) (1)   $ 10.25     $ 10.04     $ 10.09     $ 10.00     $ 0.25     $ 0.12  
Third Quarter (Fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2013)   $ 10.29     $ 10.07     $ 10.06     $ 9.90     $ 1.43     $ 0.17  
Fourth Quarter (Fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2013)   $ 10.44     $ 10.20     $ 10.19     $ 9.99     $ 0.40     $ 0.31  
2014                                                
First Quarter (Fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2014)   $ 11.05     $ 10.25     $ 10.35     $ 10.00     $ 0.34     $ 0.18  
Second Quarter (Fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2014)   $ 10.51     $ 10.27     $ 10.35     $ 10.00     $ 0.25     $ 0.20  
Third Quarter (Fiscal quarter ended quarter ended July 30, 2014)   $ 10.67     $ 10.30     $ 10.35     $ 9.81     $ 0.39     $ 0.11  
Fourth Quarter (Through September 12, 2014)   $ 10.38     $ 10.19     $ 10.45     $ 10.00     $ 0.18     $ 0.12  
                                                 
Monthly Highs and Lows                                                
November 2013   $ 10.43     $ 10.35     $ 10.18     $ 10.11     $ 0.34     $ 0.34  
December 2013   $ 10.39     $ 10.25     $ 10.20     $ 10.01     $ 0.34     $ 0.26  
January 2014   $ 11.05     $ 10.32     $ 10.35     $ 10.00     $ 0.26     $ 0.18  
February 2014   $ 10.51     $ 10.27     $ 10.26     $ 10.11     $ 0.25     $ 0.20  
March 2014   $ 10.65     $ 10.33     $ 10.29     $ 10.16     $ 0.25     $ 0.24  
April 2014   $ 10.58     $ 10.35     $ 10.30     $ 10.00     $ 0.17     $ 0.17  
May 2014   $ 10.55     $ 10.35     $ 10.30     $ 9.88     $ 0.39     $ 0.22  
June 2014   $ 10.67     $ 10.38     $ 10.35     $ 9.81     $ 0.37     $ 0.11  
July 2014   $ 10.52     $ 10.30     $ 10.28     $ 10.05     $ 0.23     $ 0.15  
August 2014   $ 10.33     $ 10.19     $ 10.45     $ 10.00     $ 0.18     $ 0.12  
September 2014 (through September 12, 2014)   $ 10.38     $ 10.28     $ 10.34     $ 10.00     $ 0.17     $ 0.12  

 

(1) Such shares and warrants were eligible to begin separately trading on March 18, 2012.

 

RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES

 

The holders of all of the outstanding Elite Shares immediately prior to or at the time of Closing shall sell each of their Elite Shares to CIS and CIS shall issue an aggregate of 6,060,000 shares of the CIS Common Stock as payment for the Elite Shares. The Purchase Price shall be paid as follows: (i) 4,560,000 shares of CIS Common Stock shall be issued at closing; plus (ii) an additional 1,500,000 shares of the Earnout Payment Shares shall be issued and placed in escrow pursuant to an Escrow Agreement and released based upon the meeting of certain net income performance targets as specified in the Purchase Agreement and summarized below.

 

The Earnout Payment Shares, if any, will be issued as follows: (a) 500,000 shares shall be issued if the Company achieves Adjusted Net Income of at least $8 million for the period starting July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015; (b) 500,000 shares shall be issued if the Company achieves Adjusted Net Income of at least $9.2 million for the period starting July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016; (c) 500,000 shares shall be issued if the Company achieves Adjusted Net Income of at least $10.6 million for the period starting July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017. Further, during the thirteen (13) months post-closing, all material acquisitions made by the Company must be accretive to Company earnings, i.e. the price/earnings paid by the Company for an acquisition target must be lower than the price/earnings of the Company on the date of such acquisition. A “material acquisition” is an acquisition that would, when comparing the most recent annual financial statements of each company, result in a change of 5% or more to the Company’s revenue, net income, total liabilities or total assets. To be “accretive”, an acquisition must be acquired at a P/E ratio that is at a 20% discount to the P/E ratio at which the Company is trading (based on the last sales price) on the day prior to the date that the definitive agreement for the acquisition is signed. The Net Income Targets are to be met on an all-or-nothing basis, and there shall be no partial awards.

 

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Concurrently with the Acquisition, CIS will issue 500,000 shares of CIS Common Stock to the CIS Sponsor.

 

The above referenced securities were offered and sold in reliance on the exemption from registration afforded by Section 4(a)(2) and Regulation S under the Securities Act and corresponding provisions of state securities laws.

 

Amendment to CIS Placement Warrants

 

In connection with the Acquisition, the CIS Sponsor shall amend the 4,500,000 CIS Placement Warrants owned by the CIS Sponsor to provide that such warrants may be redeemed in the event CIS Common Stock trades at a price of $17.50 per share for a period of ten (10) consecutive trading days and that such warrants may not be exercised on a cashless basis.

 

DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES

 

The section entitled “Description of Securities” in our registration statement, as amended, on Form F-1 (Registration No 333-180224), initially filed with the SEC on March 20, 2012, is incorporated by reference herein.

 

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

 

(a) Financial statements of businesses acquired .

 

The audited financial statements of Delta for the years ended June 30, 2012, 2013 and 2014 are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.3. The audited financial statements of CIS for the year ended October 31, 2013, and for the period November 28, 2011 (Inception) and the unaudited CIS financial statements for the six months ended April 30, 2014 and 2013 are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.

 

(b) Pro forma financial information .

  

The Pro Forma Financial Information concerning the acquisition of the business operations of Delta appears below.

 

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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

CIS Acquisition Ltd. (“CIS”) is providing the following unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information to aid you in your analysis of the financial aspects of the Acquisition.

 

The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet combines the audited consolidated historical statement of financial position of Delta Advanced Materials Limited (“Delta”) as of June 30, 2014 with the unaudited historical balance sheet of CIS as of April 30, 2014, giving effect to the Acquisition as if it had been consummated as of June 30, 2014.

 

The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations combines the audited historical statement of operations and comprehensive income of Delta for the year ended June 30, 2014 with the unaudited historical statement of operations of CIS for the year ended April 30, 2014, giving effect to the Acquisition as if it had occurred on July 1, 2013.

 

The historical financial information has been adjusted to give effect to pro forma events that are related and/or directly attributable to the Acquisition, are factually supportable and are expected to have a continuing impact on the combined results. The adjustments presented on the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements have been identified and presented to provide relevant information necessary for an accurate understanding of the combined company upon consummation of the Acquisition.

 

The historical financial statements of Delta and CIS have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”) and presented in US Dollars. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements included herein are prepared under US GAAP and presented in US Dollars. Following the consummation of the Acquisition, the combined entity intends to prepare its consolidated financial statements under US GAAP and present such consolidated financial statements in US Dollars.

 

The historical financial information of Delta was derived from the audited financial statements of Delta for the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012, included elsewhere in this Report of Foreign Private Issuer. The historical financial information of CIS was derived from the unaudited financial statements of CIS as of and for the six months ended April 30, 2014 and the audited financial statements of CIS for the year ended October 31, 2013, for the period from November 28, 2011 (inception) through October 31, 2012 and for the period from November 28, 2011 (inception) through October 31, 2013, included elsewhere in this Report of Foreign Private Issuer. This information should be read together with Delta’s and CIS’s financial statements and related notes, ” Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of Delta ,” Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of CIS ” and other financial information included elsewhere in this Report of Foreign Private Issuer.

 

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information is for illustrative purposes only. The financial results may have been different had the companies always been combined. You should not rely on the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information as being indicative of the historical results that would have been achieved had the companies always been combined or the future results that the combined company will experience.

 

In the Acquisition, CIS will acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding equity interests of Elite Ride Limited (“Elite”), of which Delta is a wholly owned subsidiary. As a result, following the Acquisition, Delta will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of CIS. In exchange, the holders of the all of the outstanding shares of Elite immediately prior to the Acquisition will receive consideration consisting of:

 

(i) 6,060,000 shares of CIS common stock (the “CIS Share Consideration”). Of the CIS Share Consideration, 4,560,000 shares will be fully vested and issued upon the closing, and 1,500,000 shares (“Earnout Shares”) will be issued and held in escrow and shall be released from escrow if the post merger Company’s adjusted net income (as defined) meets the targets as follows: (a) 500,000 shares shall be released from escrow based if the Company achieves Adjusted Net Income of at least $8 million for the period starting July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015, (b) 500,000 shares shall be released from escrow if the combined company achieves Adjusted Net Income of at least $9.2 million for the period starting July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016 and (c) 500,000 shares shall be released from escrow based if the combined company achieves Adjusted Net Income of at least $10.6 million for the period starting July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017.

 

(ii) upon the exercise of the CIS outstanding public warrants and warrants issued to the CIS Sponsor, the Company shall distribute the proceeds of any such exercise to the former holders of Delta, (as defined) (“Warrant Proceeds Consideration”). In connection with the Closing, 4,500,000 warrants owned by the CIS Sponsor (“Placement Warrants”) were amended to (a) provide that such Placement Warrants may be redeemed at a price of $17.50 per share, and (b) provide that such Sponsor Warrants may not be exercised on a cashless basis, and

 

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(iii) CIS and the CIS Sponsor shall enter into a call agreement (the “Call Agreement”) mutually acceptable to the Company, the former holders of Delta and the CIS Sponsor pursuant to which the Company shall be permitted, on a date which is between the 360 th and 390 th after the Closing Date, to require the CIS Sponsor to sell to it, at a price of $5.00 per share, up to 1,500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock (the “Call Option”).

 

Concurrently with the Acquisition, CIS will issue 500,000 shares of CIS Common Stock to Kyle Shostak and CIS Acquisition Holding Co. Ltd. (collectively, the “CIS Sponsor”) and (the “CIS Sponsor Shares”), proportionally in accordance with their ownership in CIS. In addition, if the 10 trading day volume weighted average price of the CIS Common Stock (the “VWAP”) is lower than $5.00 per share on the principal stock exchange on which such stock is traded on the earlier to occur of (i) the 395th day after the closing and (ii) the 30th day after the SEC declares a registration statement filed by CIS effective during the first 12 months after the closing,  then CIS will issue the CIS Sponsor, proportionally in accordance with their respective share ownership in CIS, an additional number of shares of CIS Common Stock equal to  (i) $5.00 minus the VWAP, divided by the VWAP, multiplied by (ii) the lesser of (a) 1,500,000 and (b) the total number of shares of CIS Common Stock owned by CIS Sponsor on such date. The total number of CIS Common Stock will be reduced by the number of shares CIS Sponsor sells during 13 months post-closing.

 

The pro forma balance sheet reflects the issuance of the CIS Acquisition Share Consideration and the CIS Sponsor Shares, but does not reflect the Warrant Proceeds Consideration or the shares which might be exchanged in connection with the Call Option.

 

Pursuant to the terms of the Acquisition, the holders of Delta or their affiliates shall purchase by no later than the closing date, 500,000 shares of CIS’s Class A shares from public shareholders and that Delta shall have (a) indebtedness for borrowed money not in excess of $85,000,000 as of the Closing Date, (b) no shareholder indebtedness (c) trade and other payables not in excess of $40,000,000, (d) advances from customers not in excess of $2,000,000, (e) tax and deferred tax liabilities not in excess of $2,500,000, (f) dividend payable of $35,000,000 and (g) not less than $7,500,000 in unrestricted cash on the balance sheet post dividend.

 

As a result of the Acquisition, assuming that no stockholders of CIS elect to convert their shares into cash, the former holders of Delta will own approximately 48.0% of CIS’s common stock to be outstanding immediately after the Acquisition, and the other CIS stockholders will own approximately 52.0% of CIS’s outstanding common stock, based on the number of shares of CIS common stock outstanding as of June 30, 2014. If 3,500,000 of the public shares are converted into cash assuming maximum conversions, the former holders of Delta will own approximately 72.0% and the other CIS stockholders will own approximately 28.0% of CIS’s common stock to be outstanding immediately after the acquisition.

 

The Acquisition will be accounted for as a reverse acquisition in accordance with US GAAP. Under this method of accounting, CIS will be treated as the “acquired” company for financial reporting purposes. This determination was primarily based on Delta comprising the ongoing operations of the combined entity, Delta senior management comprising the senior management of the combined company, and the former holders of Delta having a controlling interest in terms of the voting power of the combined entity. In accordance with guidance applicable to these circumstances, the Acquisition will be considered to be a capital transaction in substance. Accordingly, for accounting purposes, the Acquisition will be treated as the equivalent of Delta issuing stock for the net assets of CIS, accompanied by a recapitalization. The net assets of CIS will be stated at historical cost, with no goodwill or other intangible assets recorded. Operations prior to the Acquisition will be those of Delta.

 

CIS cannot predict how many of its public stockholders will elect to convert their shares to cash. As a result, it has elected to provide pro forma financial statements under two different assumptions which produce significant differences in cash and stockholders’ equity. The actual results are likely to be in between the results shown, but there can be no assurance that will be the case. Pursuant to the share exchange agreement, either CIS or Delta may terminate the share exchange agreement if holders of more than 87.5% public shares sought conversion of such shares.

 

Separate pro forma information has been presented assuming the following circumstances: (1) no holders of CIS common stock exercise their right to have their shares converted upon the consummation of the Acquisition; (2) holders of 3,500,000 shares of CIS common stock elect to have their shares converted upon the consummation of the Acquisition at the conversion price of approximately $10.40 per share (which is a full pro rata share of the trust account as of April 30, 2014).

 

Included in the weighted average shares outstanding as presented in the pro forma condensed combined financial statements are 4,560,000 shares of CIS common stock (assuming no conversions of common stock) and 4,560,000 shares of CIS common stock (assuming full conversions of common stock) to be issued to the former holders of Delta in exchange for their shares in Delta. The weighted average shares outstanding exclude 1,500,000 shares that are held in escrow and are subject to forfeiture.

 

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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED BALANCE SHEET

As of June 30, 2014

 

    Note A     Note B                                      
                Pro Forma Adjustments
Assuming No Conversion
          Pro Forma Adjustments
with Maximum Conversion
       
    Delta Advanced Materials Limited     CIS Acquisition Ltd.     Adjustment     Note     Pro Forma
Balance Sheet
As Adjusted
(assuming no conversion)
    Adjustment     Note     Pro Forma
Balance Sheet
As Adjusted
(assuming maximum conversion)
 
                                                 
ASSETS                                                
                                                 
Current assets:                                                                
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 9,045,950     $ 12,648       41,622,401       1     $ 50,072,999     $ (36,400,000 )     8     $ 13,672,999  
                      (30,000 )     3                                  
                      (578,000 )     7                                  
Restricted cash     22,855,107       -       -               22,855,107       -               22,855,107  
Trade and other receivables     77,745,875       -       -               77,745,875       -               77,745,875  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets     -       36,333       -               36,333       -               36,333  
Inventories     14,062,567       -       -               14,062,567       -               14,062,567  
Total current assets     123,709,499       48,981       41,014,401               164,772,881       (36,400,000 )             128,372,881  
                                                                 
Property, plant and equipment     76,439,788       -       -               76,439,788       -               76,439,788  
Land use rights     5,724,636       -       -               5,724,636       -               5,724,636  
Deferred tax assets     657,377       -       -               657,377       -               657,377  
Restricted investments and cash equivalents held in trust account     -       41,622,401       (41,622,401 )     1       -       -               -  
Total assets   $ 206,531,300     $ 41,671,382     $ (608,000 )           $ 247,594,682     $ (36,400,000 )           $ 211,194,682  
                                                                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY                                            
                                                                 
Current liabilities:                                                                
Trade and other payables   $ 35,850,810     $ 191,674       -             $ 36,042,484       -             $ 36,042,484  
Dividend payable     -       -       35,000,000       2       35,000,000       -               35,000,000  
Advances from customers     1,776,624       -       -               1,776,624       -               1,776,624  
Due to a shareholder     2,857,432       -       (2,857,432 )     9       -       -               -  
Loan payable - related party     -       30,000       (30,000 )     3       -       -               -  
Borrowings     81,377,050       -       -               81,377,050       -               81,377,050  
Income tax payables     814,051       -       -               814,051       -               814,051  
Deferred tax liabilities     1,020,209       -       -               1,020,209       -               1,020,209  
Convertible bonds - current portion     27,375,750       -       (27,375,750 )     9       -       -               -  
Total current liabilities     151,071,926       221,674       4,736,818               156,030,418       -               156,030,418  
                                                                 
Long-term liabilities:                                                                
Warrant liability     -       3,185,000       -               3,185,000       -               3,185,000  
Total long-term liabilities     -       3,185,000       -               3,185,000       -               3,185,000  
                                                                 
Total liabilities     151,071,926       3,406,674       4,736,818               159,215,418       -               159,215,418  
                                                                 
Class A shares, $0.0001 par value, subject to possible redemption or tender     -       36,400,000       (36,400,000 )     4       -       -               -  
                                                                 
Stockholders’ equity:                                                                
                                                                 
Class A shares, $0.0001 par value     -       164       350       4       -       -           -  
                  (514     4                          
Ordinary shares     -       -       514       4       1,054     (350     8       704  
                      506       5                                  
                      34       7                                  
Share Capital     8,852,713       -       (39,085,895 )     5       -       -               -  
                      30,233,182       9                                  
Additional paid-in capital     -       5,563,747       36,399,650       4       76,771,549       (36,399,650 )     8       40,371,899  
                      39,085,389       5                                  
                      (3,699,203 )     6                                  
                      (578,000 )     7                                  
                      (34 )     7                                  
Statutory reserves     6,196,949       -       -               6,196,949       -               6,196,949  
Retained earnings     34,370,050       -       (35,000,000 )     2       (629,950 )     -               (629,950 )
Accumulated deficit     -       (3,699,203 )     3,699,203       6       -       -               -  
Accumulated other comprehensive income     6,039,662       -       -               6,039,662       -               6,039,662  
Total stockholders’ equity     55,459,374       1,864,708       31,055,182               88,379,264       (36,400,000 )             51,979,264  
                                                                 
Total liabilities and stockholders equity   $ 206,531,300     $ 41,671,382     $ (608,000 )           $ 247,594,682     $ (36,400,000 )           $ 211,194,682  

 

See footnotes to unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements

 

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CIS ACQUISITION LTD.

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

For the Year Ended June 30, 2014

  

    Note A     Note B                                    
                Pro Forma Adjustments Assuming No Conversion           Pro Forma Adjustments (Assuming Maximum Conversion)      
    Delta Advanced Materials Limited     CIS Acquisition Ltd.     Adjustment     Note     Pro Forma Income Statement As Adjusted (assuming no conversion)     Adjustment     Note     Pro Forma Income Statement As Adjusted (assuming maximum conversion)
                                           
Revenues   $ 175,327,717     $ -     $ -             $ 175,327,717     $ -             $175,327,717
Cost of Sales     157,904,729       -       -               157,904,729       -             157,904,729
Gross Profit     17,422,988       -       -               17,422,988       -             17,422,988
                                                         
Operating expenses:                                                        
                                              -          
Selling expenses     2,306,021       -       -               2,306,021       -             2,306,021
Legal and professional fees     -       306,326       -               306,326       -             306,326
Office expense - related party     -       90,000       -               90,000       -             90,000
General and administrative expenses     3,482,027       55,293       -               3,537,320       -             3,537,320
                                                         
Total operating expenses     5,788,048       451,619       -               6,239,667       -             6,239,667
                                                         
Income (loss) from operations     11,634,940       (451,619 )     -               11,183,321       -             11,183,321
                                                         
Other income (expense):                                                        
Change in fair value of warrants     -       810,000       -               810,000       -             810,000
Interest expense     (4,000,626 )     -       1,080,000       1       (2,920,626 )     -             (2,920,626)
Interest income     1,948,743       15,420       -               1,964,163       -             1,964,163
Change in fair value of convertible bonds     (156,199 )     -       156,199       2       -       -             -
Other gains/(loss) - net     7,929       -       -               7,929       -             7,929
                                                         
Income before income taxes     9,434,787       373,801       1,236,199               11,044,787       -             11,044,787
Income taxes     (2,606,479 )     -       (341,516 )     3       (2,947,995 )     -             (2,947,995)
Net income   $ 6,828,308     $ 373,801     $ 894,683             $ 8,096,792     $ -             $8,096,792
Other comprehensive income:                                                        
Foreign currency translation adjustments     316,439       -       -               316,439       -             316,439
Comprehensive income   $ 7,144,747     $ 373,801     $ 894,683             $ 8,413,231     $ -             $8,413,231
                                                         
                                                         
Basic net loss per share           $ 0.23                     $ 0.80                     $1.20
Diluted net loss per share           $ 0.23                     $ 0.80                     $1.20
                                                         
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding -
basic
            1,636,000       8,897,059       4       10,533,059       (3,500,000 )     4     7,033,059
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding -
Diluted
            1,636,000       8,897,059       4       10,533,059       (3,500,000 )     4     7,033,059

 

 

See footnotes to unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements

 

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Pro Forma Adjustments to the Unaudited June 30, 2014 Audited Condensed Combined Balance Sheet

 

(A) Derived from the audited balance sheet of Delta as of June 30, 2014.
(B) Derived from the balance sheet of CIS as of April 30, 2014

 

(1) To liquidate investments held in trust by CIS.
(2) To record the dividend payable of $35,000,000 declared by Delta.
(3) To record payment of related party loans payable of $30,000, net, due to CIS Acquisition Holding Co. Ltd.  The balance of the related party loans as of the date of the pro forma were $35,000.
(4) Assuming no CIS stockholders exercise their conversion rights, the common stock subject to redemption or tender amounting to $36,400,000 would be transferred to permanent equity and the remaining Class A shares become ordinary shares.
(5) To reflect the recapitalization of Delta through the issuance of 4,560,000 shares of CIS’s common stock, excluding 1,500,000 Earnout Shares held in escrow. Concurrently, with the Acquisition, CIS issued 500,000 shares of common stock to the CIS sponsor.
(6) To eliminate the historical accumulated deficit of CIS of $3,699,203, the accounting acquiree.
(7) To reflect the cash payment of estimated legal, financial advisory, accounting, printing and other professional fees and expenses incurred in connection with the Acquisition and to record the issuance of 337,059 shares of common stock to Chardan Capital Markets as M&A Advisory Compensation, valued at $3,464,967, or $10.28 per share (based upon the closing price of the CIS common stock on June 30, 2014).
(8) To reflect the use of cash and the corresponding reduction in common stock and additional paid-in capital in connection with the redemption of common stock held by CIS stockholders exercising conversion rights.
(9) To reflect the issuance of Delta Share Capital in exchange for the full amount of the convertible bonds and the amount due to shareholder, as if the exchange occurred on July 1, 2013.

 

 

Pro Forma Adjustments to the Unaudited Condensed Combined Income Statement

 

(A) Derived from the audited statement of comprehensive income of Delta for the year ended June 30, 2014.
(B) Derived from the statement of operations of CIS for the six months ended April 30, 2014 and the year ended October 31, 2013.

 

(1) Adjustment to reduce interest expense for the convertible bonds which were exchanged for Delta Share Capital, as if the transfer occurred on July 1, 2013.
(2) Adjustment to remove the change in fair value of convertible bonds, because the convertible bonds were exchanged for Delta Share Capital, as if the exchange occurred on July 1, 2013.
(3) Adjustment to increase income taxes for the increase in pro forma income before income taxes.  The additional income tax expense was derived using the Company’s effective income tax rate of 28%.

 

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CIS ACQUISITION LTD.

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

For the Year Ended June 30, 2014

 

Pro Forma Adjustments to the Unaudited Condensed Combined Income Statement

 

(4) As the Acquisition is being reflected as if it had occurred at the beginning of the period presented, the calculation of weighted average shares outstanding for basic and diluted net income (loss) per share assumes that the shares issuable relating to the Acquisition have been outstanding for the entire period presented. If the maximum number of shares are redeemed, this calculation is retroactively adjusted to eliminate such shares for the entire period. Similarly, if shares are assumed to be repurchased, this calculation is retroactively adjusted to eliminate such shares for the entire period. Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic and diluted is calculated as follows:

 

    Combined
(Assuming No
Conversion)
    Combined
(Assuming
Maximum
Conversion)
 
CIS public shares held by Delta’s investors     500,000       500,000  
Adjustment to public shares     (500,000 )     (500,000 )
CIS public shares electing cash conversion     -       (3,500,000 )
CIS public shares outstanding - IPO     4,000,000       4,000,000  
CIS shares outstanding - Founders     1,136,000       1,136,000  
CIS shares issued in merger to Delta investors - fully vested upon issuance     4,560,000       4,560,000  
CIS shares issued in merger to CIS Founders     500,000       500,000  
CIS shares issued as finders fee to Chardan     337,059       337,059  
Shares outstanding     10,533,059       7,033,059  
                 
Of the Weighted Average Shares:                
Percent of shares owned by Delta investors     48 %     72 %
Percent of shares owned by other CIS stockholders, including public and others     52 %     28 %
                 
Weighted average shares calculation:                
Delta Investors (excluding forfeitable shares)     5,060,000       5,060,000  
CIS shares owned by other CIS stockholders, including public shares and others     5,473,059       1,973,059  
Weighted average shares, basic and diluted     10,533,059       7,033,059  

 

The computation of diluted income per share excludes the effect of warrants to purchase 8,500,000 common stock and the underwriter’s option to purchase 280,000 Units because their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.

 

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Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

Exhibit   Description
     
10.1   Stock Purchase Agreement by and among CIS Acquisition Ltd., Elite Ride Limited, Delta Advanced Materials Limited, and the shareholders of Elite Ride Limited, dated September 16, 2014.
     
99.2   Financial Statements of CIS Acquisition Ltd.
     
99.3   Financial Statements of Delta Advanced Materials Limited.

 

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SIGNATURE

 

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.

 

Dated:  September 19, 2014   CIS ACQUISITION LTD.
       
    By: /s/ Kyle Shostak
      Name: Kyle Shostak
      Title:  Chief Financial Officer

 

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Exhibit 10.1

 

STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT

 

dated

 

September 16, 2014

 

by and among

 

CIS Acquisition Ltd., a British Virgin Islands company,

 

as Buyer,

 

and

 

Elite Ride Limited, a British Virgin Islands company,

 

and

 

Delta Advanced Materials Limited, a Hong Kong company,

 

as the Company,

 

and

 

The Elite Ride Limited Shareholders (as defined herein)

 

 
 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

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ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS 1
   
ARTICLE II PURCHASE AND SALE 9
2.1 Purchase and Sale 9
2.2 Purchase Price 9
2.3 Payment of the Purchase Price 10
2.4 Closing 10
2.5 Closing 11
2.6 Board of Directors, Officers, and D&O Insurance 13
2.7 Put Agreement 13
2.8 Warrants Purchase 11
     
ARTICLE III REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY 13
3.1 Corporate Existence and Power 14
3.2 Authorization 14
3.3 Governmental Authorization 14
3.4 Non-Contravention 15
3.5 Capitalization 15
3.6 Organizational Documents 16
3.7 Corporate Records 16
3.8 Affiliates 16
3.9 Assumed Names 16
3.10 Subsidiaries 17
3.11 Consents 17
3.12 Financial Statements 17
3.13 Books and Records 17
3.14 Absence of Certain Changes 18
3.15 Properties; Title to the Company and its Subsidiaries’ Assets 18
3.16 Litigation 19
3.17 Contracts 19
3.18 Insurance 20
3.19 Licenses and Permits 21
3.20 Compliance with Laws 21
3.21 Intellectual Property 22
3.22 Accounts Receivable; Loans 23
3.23 Pre-payments 23
3.24 Employees 23
3.25 Employment Matters 23
3.26 Withholding 25

 

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3.27 Employee Benefits and Compensation 25
3.28 Real Property 26
3.29 Accounts 27
3.30 Tax Matters 27
3.31 Environmental Laws 29
3.32 [Intentionally Left Blank] 30
3.33 Powers of Attorney 30
3.34 Certain Business Practices 30
3.35 Money Laundering Laws 30
3.36 OFAC 30
3.37 No Other Representations or Warranties 30
     
ARTICLE IV REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF ELITE 31
4.1 Authorization 31
4.2 Ownership of Equity Interests 31
4.3 Conveyance 31
4.4 Non-Contravention 32
     
ARTICLE V REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF BUYER 32
5.1 Corporate Existence and Power 32
5.2 Corporate Authorization 32
5.3 Governmental Authorization 32
5.4 Non-Contravention 33
5.5 Finders’ Fees 33
5.6 Issuance of Equity Interests 33
5.7 Capitalization 33
5.8 Information Supplied 33
5.9 Trust Fund 34
5.10 Board Approval; Tender Offer 34
5.11 Buyer SEC Documents and Buyer Financial Statements 34
5.12 Absence of Certain Changes 36
5.13 Tax Matters 36
5.14 Employee Benefit Plans 37
5.15 Employee Matters 37
5.16 Material Contracts 37
5.17 Litigation 37
5.18 Transactions with Affiliates 37
5.19 Investment Company Act 37
5.20 Disclosure of Information 38
     
ARTICLE VI COVENANTS OF THE COMPANY AND  ELITE PENDING CLOSING 38
6.1 Conduct of the Business 38
6.2 Notices of Certain Events 41
6.3 SEC Filings 41
6.4 Financial Information 42
6.5 Employees of the Company 42

 

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6.6 Delivery of documents 42
6.7 Exclusivity 42
6.8 Commercially Reasonable  Efforts to Obtain Consents 42
6.9 Annual Financial Statements 43
6.10 Suspensions 43
     
ARTICLE VII COVENANTS OF BUYER 43
7.1 Conduct of the Business 43
7.2 Trust Account 45
7.3 Filings 45
     
ARTICLE VIII COVENANTS OF ALL PARTIES HERETO 45
8.1 Confidentiality 45
8.2 Access to Information 46
8.3 Injunctive Relief 46
8.4 Commercially Reasonable  Efforts; Further Assurances 46
8.5 Notification of Certain Matters 46
8.6 Tax Matters 47
8.7 Compliance with IPO Agreements 49
8.8 Tender Offer 49
8.9 Registration Rights Agreement 50
8.10 Trust Account 50
     
ARTICLE IX CONDITIONS TO CLOSING 50
9.1 Condition to the Obligations of the Parties 50
9.2 Conditions to Obligations of Buyer 50
9.3 Conditions to Obligations of the Company and ELITE 52
     
ARTICLE X INDEMNIFICATION 53
10.1 Indemnification Obligation of the Company 53
10.2 Indemnification Obligation of ELITE 53
10.3 Indemnification Obligation of Buyer. 54
10.4 Limitations on Indemnification. 54
10.5 Indemnification Procedures; Defense of Third-Party Claims 55
10.6 Payment of Indemnification 56
10.7 Survival of Indemnification Rights 56
10.8 Exclusive Remedy 56
     
ARTICLE XI DISPUTE RESOLUTION 56
11.1 Arbitration 56
11.2 Waiver of Jury Trial; Exemplary Damages 58
11.3 Attorneys’ Fees 58
     
ARTICLE XII TERMINATION 58
12.1 Termination Without Default; Termination Fee 58
12.2 Termination Upon Default 59
12.3 Survival 60

 

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ARTICLE XIII MISCELLANEOUS 60
13.1 Notices 60
13.2 Amendments; No Waivers; Remedies 61
13.3 Arms’ length bargaining; no presumption against drafter 61
13.4 Publicity 61
13.5 Expenses 61
13.6 No Assignment or Delegation 61
13.7 Governing Law 62
13.8 Counterparts; facsimile signatures 62
13.9 Entire Agreement 62
13.10 Severability 62
13.11 Construction of certain terms and references; captions 62
13.12 Further Assurances 63
13.13 Third Party Beneficiaries 63
13.14 Waiver 63

 

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STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT

 

This STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT (the “ Agreement ”), dated as of September 16, 2014, by and among CIS Acquisition Ltd., a British Virgin Islands company (“ Buyer ”), Elite Ride Limited, a British Virgin Islands company (“Elite”), Delta Advanced Materials Limited (the “ Company ”), and the shareholders of Elite (the “Elite Shareholders ”).

 

WITNESSETH:

 

A. On the Closing Date (as defined herein), Elite shall have 45,500 ordinary shares (the “Elite Shares”) issued and outstanding, all of which will held by the Elite Shareholders. Each Shareholder will be the record and beneficial owner of the number of ordinary shares of Elite as shall be set forth opposite such Shareholder’s name on Schedule I hereto, which shall be completed prior to the Closing Date. Each Shareholder will have agreed to transfer all of his, her or its (hereinafter “ its ”) Elite Shares in exchange for a number of newly issued shares of Buyer Common Stock as shall be specified in Section 2.2 below.

 

B. Elite is a beneficial owner of 100% of the issued and outstanding equity interests of the Company; and

 

C. The Company, through its subsidiaries, is primarily engaged in the production of certain chemical products in China (which is referred to hereinafter as the “ Business ”).

 

The parties accordingly agree as follows:

 

ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS

 

The following terms, as used herein, have the following meanings:

 

1.1           “ Acquisition Proposal ” means any proposal or offer, or indication of interest in making an offer or proposal, from any Person or group at any time relating to (i) an issuance of Equity Interests or securities exchangeable for or convertible into Equity Interests, or a merger or sale of assets in each case that is in violation of Section 6.1 hereof or (ii) an issuance of the capital stock or other equity interests of Elite, or any merger or sale of assets of Elite that in each case would result in the breach or inaccuracy of the representations and warranties of Elite in any material respect as of the Closing Date.

 

1.2           “ Action ” means any legal action, suit, claim, investigation, hearing or proceeding, including any audit, claim or assessment for Taxes.

 

1.3           “ Additional Agreements ” mean the Escrow Agreement, the Voting Agreement, the Registration Rights Agreement, and the Call Agreement.

 

 
 

 

1.4           “ Affiliate ” means, with respect to any Person, any other Person directly or indirectly Controlling, Controlled by, or under common Control with such Person. For avoidance of any doubt, (a) with respect to all periods prior to the Closing, Elite is an Affiliate of the Company and its Subsidiaries, and (ii) with respect to all periods subsequent to the Closing, Buyer is an Affiliate of the Company and its Subsidiaries.

 

1.5           “ Antitrust Laws ” is defined in Section 8.4.

 

1.6           “ Arbitrator ” is defined in Section 11.1 .

 

1.7           “ Authority ” means any governmental, regulatory or administrative body, agency or authority, any court or judicial authority, any arbitrator, or any public, private or industry regulatory authority, whether international, national, Federal, state, or local.

 

1.8           “ Basket ” is defined in Section 10.1 .

 

1.9           “ Books and Records ” means all books and records, ledgers, employee records, customer lists, files, correspondence, and other records of every kind (whether written, electronic, or otherwise embodied) owned or used by a Person or in which a Person’s assets, the Business or its transactions are otherwise reflected, other than stock books and minute books.

 

1.10         [Intentionally Left Blank].

 

1.11         [Intentionally Left Blank].

 

1.12         “ Business ” is defined in the Recitals.

 

1.13         “ Business Day ” means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or a legal holiday on which commercial banking institutions in New York are authorized to close for business.

 

1.14         “ Buyer Material Adverse Effect ” means a material adverse effect on the ability of Buyer to perform its obligations under this Agreement or to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby on a timely basis.

 

1.15         “ Buyer ” is defined in the Preamble.

 

1.16         “ Buyer Common Stock ” means, prior to the date the classes of ordinary shares are consolidated, the Class C ordinary shares, $0.001 par value per share, of Buyer and, after the consolidation of all of the classes of Buyer ordinary shares, the ordinary shares, $0.001 par value per share, of Buyer.

 

1.17         “ Buyer Financials ” is defined in Section 5.11 .

 

1.18         “ Buyer Indemnitees ” is defined in Section 10.1 .

 

1.19         “ Buyer SEC Documents ” is defined in Section 5.11 .

 

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1.20         “ Buyer’s IPO ” means the Buyer’s initial public offering.

 

1.21         “ Buyer Organizational Documents ” is defined in Section 5.8 .

 

1.22         “ Call Agreement ” is defined in Section 2.7 .

 

1.23          “ Closing ” is defined in Section 2.14 .

 

1.24         “ Closing Date ” is defined in Section 2.9 .

 

1.25         “ Closing Payment ” is defined in Section 2.4 .

 

1.26         “ Code ” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations thereunder.

 

1.27         “ Company ” is defined in the Preamble.

 

1.28         “ Company Consents ” is defined in Section 3.11 .

 

1.29         “ Confidentiality, Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreements ” is defined in Section 6.5 .

 

1.30         “ Contracts ” means the Leases and all contracts, agreements, leases (including equipment leases, car leases and capital leases), licenses, commitments, client contracts, statements of work (SOWs), sales and purchase orders and similar instruments, oral or written, to which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is a party or by which any of its respective assets are bound, including all rights and benefits thereunder with respect to all cash and other property of third parties under the Company or any of its Subsidiaries’ dominion or control

 

1.31         “ Control ” of a Person means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of such Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract, or otherwise. “Controlled”, “Controlling” and “under common Control with” have correlative meanings. Without limiting the foregoing a Person (“Controlled Person”) shall be deemed Controlled by (a) any other Person (“10% Owner”) (i) owning beneficially, as meant in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act, securities entitling such Person to cast 10% or more of the votes for election of directors or equivalent governing authority of the Controlled Person or (ii) entitled to be allocated or receive 10% or more of the profits, losses, or distributions of the Controlled Person; (b) an officer, director, general partner, partner (other than a limited partner), manager, or member (other than a member having no management authority that is not a 10% Owner ) of the Controlled Person; or (c) a spouse, parent, lineal descendant, sibling, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, mother-in-law, father-in-law, sister-in-law, or brother-in-law of an Affiliate of the Controlled Person or a trust for the benefit of an Affiliate of the Controlled Person or of which an Affiliate of the Controlled Person is a trustee.

 

1.32         [Intentionally Left Blank].

 

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1.33         [Intentionally Left Blank].

 

1.34         “ Environmental Laws ” is defined in Section 3.30 .

 

1.35         “ Equity Interests ” means all outstanding units, membership interests, shares or other equity securities of Elite.

 

1.36         “ ERISA ” means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, and the regulations thereunder.

 

1.37         “ Escrow Agent ” means Loeb & Loeb LLP, or such other Person mutually agreed upon by Elite and the Buyer.

 

1.38         “ Escrow Agreement ” means the Escrow Agreement to be entered into by and among Elite, the Buyer and the Escrow Agent relating to the distribution of the Escrow Shares in a form to be mutually agreed upon by the parties thereto prior to Closing.

 

1.39         “ Escrow Shares ” is defined in Section 2.3 .

 

1.40         “ Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 

1.41         “ Expiration Date ” is defined in Section 10.7 .

 

1.42         “ FIRPTA Certificate ” is defined in Section 9.2(h) .

 

1.43         [Intentionally Left Blank].

 

1.44         [Intentionally Left Blank].

 

1.45         “ IFRS ” means Internationally-recognized Financial Reporting Standards, consistently applied.

 

1.46         “ Hazardous Material ” means: (a) any material, substance, chemical, waste, product, derivative, compound, mixture, solid, liquid, mineral or gas, in each case, whether naturally occurring or manmade, that is hazardous, acutely hazardous, toxic, or words of similar import or regulatory effect under Environmental Laws; and (b) any petroleum or petroleum-derived products, radon, radioactive materials or wastes, asbestos in any form, lead or lead-containing materials, urea formaldehyde foam insulation, and polychlorinated biphenyls.

 

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1.47         “ Indebtedness ” means with respect to any Person, (a) the unpaid principal amount of and accrued interest on all indebtedness for borrowed money, (b) all obligations evidenced by bonds, debentures, notes or similar instruments, (c) all obligations under conditional sale or other title retention agreements relating to property purchased, (d) all obligations for deferred purchase price of property or services (other than accounts payable to creditors for goods and services incurred in the ordinary course of business), (e) all obligations of such Person under leases required in accordance with IFRS to be capitalized on a balance sheet of such Person, and (d) all guarantees of such Person in respect of clauses (a) and (b) above, including guarantees secured by any lien on or security interest in property of such Person. Notwithstanding the foregoing, “Indebtedness” shall not include (i) any letters of credit to the extent not drawn upon, (ii) any bank guarantees, (iii) non-cancellable purchase commitments, (iv) surety bonds and performance bonds, and (v) any intercompany Indebtedness between or among such Person and its direct and indirect Subsidiaries.

 

1.48         “ Indemnified Party ” is defined in Section 10.5.

 

1.49         “ Indemnifying Parties ” is defined in Section 10.5 .

 

1.50          “ Intellectual Property Right ” means any trademark, service mark, registration thereof or application for registration therefor, trade name, license, invention, patent, patent application, trade secret, trade dress, know-how, copyright, copyrightable materials, copyright registration, application for copyright registration, software programs, data bases, corporate names, u.r.l.s., and any other type of proprietary intellectual property right, and all embodiments and fixations thereof and related documentation, registrations and franchises and all additions, improvements and accessions thereto, and with respect to each of the forgoing items in this definition, which is owned or licensed or filed by the Company, any of its Subsidiaries, or any of their Affiliates, or used or held for use in the Business, whether registered or unregistered or domestic or foreign, but excluding licenses for generally available, off-the-shelf software that is licensed pursuant to commercial terms and conditions, including shrink-wrap licenses.

 

1.51         [Intentionally Left Blank].

 

1.52         “ IRS ” means the Internal Revenue Service.

 

1.53         [Intentionally Left Blank].

 

1.54         “ Labor Agreements ” is defined in Section 3.24(a) .

 

1.55         “ Law ” means any domestic or foreign, Federal, state, municipality or local law, statute, ordinance, code, rule, or regulation or common law.

 

1.56         “ Leases ” means the leases with respect to the Real Property leased by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries as set forth on Schedule 3.28 attached hereto, together with all fixtures and improvements erected on the premises leased thereby.

 

1.57         “ Lien ” means, with respect to any asset, any mortgage, lien, pledge, charge, security interest or encumbrance of any kind in respect of such asset, and any conditional sale of such asset or voting agreement or proxy with respect to such asset, and any agreement to grant any of the foregoing (other than restrictions on transfer imposed by the Securities Act (or any other applicable securities Laws)).

 

1.58         “ Loss(es) ” is defined in Section 10.1 .

 

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1.59         “ Material Adverse Effect ” means (i) (a) a material adverse effect on the assets, liabilities, financial condition or results of operations of the Business, individually or as a whole, or (b) a material adverse effect on the ability of the Company to perform its obligations under this Agreement or to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby on a timely basis, provided, however that any occurrence, state of facts, change, event, effect or circumstance resulting from any of the following shall be not be deemed in themselves, either alone or in combination, to constitute, a Material Adverse Effect; (ii) global, national or regional political conditions, including hostilities, acts of war, sabotage or terrorism or military actions or any escalation, worsening or diminution of any such hostilities, acts of war, sabotage or terrorism or military actions existing or underway as of the date hereof, except to the extent that the effect of such change or condition disproportionately affects the Company and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, compared to similar businesses in the United States generally; (iii) any change affecting the United States economy generally or the economy of any region in which such entity conducts business that is material to the business of such entity, including changes in the credit, debt or financial or capital markets (including changes in interest or exchange rates), except to the extent that the effect of such change or condition disproportionately affects the Company and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, compared to similar businesses in the United States generally; (iv) changes in IFRS or other accounting requirements or principles or any changes in applicable Laws or the interpretation or enforcement thereof, including by the Financial Accounting Standards Board; (v) compliance with the terms of, or taking any action permitted by, this Agreement or with the consent of Buyer; or (vi) actions required to be taken under applicable Laws or Contracts.

 

1.60         “ Material Contract ” is defined in Section 3.17 .

 

1.61         [Intentionally Left Blank].

 

1.62         [Intentionally Left Blank].

 

1.63         [Intentionally Left Blank].

 

1.64         “ Minimum Trust Amount ” is defined in Section 5.9 .

 

1.65         “ Money Laundering Laws ” is defined in Section 3.33 .

 

1.66         “ OFAC ” is defined in Section 3.34 .

 

1.67         [Intentionally Left Blank].

 

1.68         [Intentionally Left Blank].

 

1.69         [Intentionally Left Blank].

 

1.70         “ Order ” means any decree, order, judgment, writ, award, injunction, rule or consent of or by an Authority.

 

1.71         “ Outside Closing Date ” is defined in Section 12.1 .

 

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1.72         [Intentionally Left Blank].

 

1.73         “ PCAOB ” means the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.

 

1.74         “ Permits ” is defined in Section 3.18 .

 

1.75         “ Permitted Liens ” means (i) all defects, exceptions, restrictions, easements, rights of way and encumbrances disclosed in policies of title insurance which have been made available to Buyer; (ii) mechanics’, carriers’, workers’, repairers’ and similar Liens arising or incurred in the ordinary course of business that are not material to the Business, operations and financial condition of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries so encumbered and that are not resulting from a breach, default or violation by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries of any Contract or Law; and (iii) zoning, entitlement and other land use and environmental regulations by any Authority, provided that such regulations have not been violated.

 

1.76         “ Person ” means an individual, corporation, partnership (including a general partnership, limited partnership or limited liability partnership), limited liability company, association, trust or other entity or organization, including a government, domestic or foreign, or political subdivision thereof, or an agency or instrumentality thereof.

 

1.77         “ Plan ” is defined in Section 3.26(a) .

 

1.78         “ Pre-Closing Period ” means any period that ends on or before the Closing Date, or with respect to a period that includes but does not end on the Closing Date, the portion of such period through and including the day of the Closing.

 

1.79         “ Prospectus ” is defined in Section 13.14 .

 

1.80         “ Purchase Price ” is defined in Section 2.2 .

 

1.81         “ Real Property ” means, collectively, all real properties and interests therein (including the right to use), together with all buildings, fixtures, trade fixtures, plant and other improvements located thereon or attached thereto; all rights arising out of use thereof (including air, water, oil and mineral rights); and all subleases, franchises, licenses, permits, easements and rights-of-way which are appurtenant thereto.

 

1.82         “ Registration Rights Agreement ” is defined in Section 8.9 .

 

1.83         “ Restrictive Covenants ” is defined in Section 8.3 .

 

1.84         [Intentionally Left Blank].

 

1.85         [Intentionally Left Blank].

 

1.86         “ Sarbanes-Oxley Act ” is defined in Section 5.11 .

 

1.87         “ Form 6K ” is defined in Section 8.8(c) .

 

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1.88         “ SEC ” means the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

1.89         “ Securities Act ” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

1.90         “ Stock Certificate ” is defined in Section 2.4 .

 

1.91         “ Subsidiary ” means, with respect to any holder of equity securities, any entity of which at least fifty percent (50%) of the capital stock or other equity or voting securities are Controlled or owned, directly or indirectly, by such holder.

 

1.92         “ Tangible Assets ” means all tangible personal property and interests therein, including machinery, computers and accessories, furniture, office equipment, communications equipment, vehicles automobile[s], trucks, forklifts and other vehicles owned/leased by the Company, or any of its Subsidiaries and other tangible property, including the items listed on Schedule 3.15;

 

1.93         “ Tax(es) ” means any federal, state, local or foreign tax, charge, fee, levy, custom, duty, deficiency, or other assessment of any kind or nature imposed by any Taxing Authority (including any income (net or gross), gross receipts, profits, windfall profit, sales, use, goods and services, ad valorem, franchise, license, withholding, employment, social security, workers compensation, unemployment compensation, employment, payroll, transfer, excise, import, real property, personal property, intangible property, occupancy, recording, minimum, stamp, severance, alternative minimum, environmental or estimated tax), including any liability therefor as a transferee (including under Section 6901 of the Code or similar provision of applicable Law) or successor, as a result of Treasury Regulation Section 1.1502-6 or similar provision of applicable Law or as a result of any Tax sharing, indemnification or similar agreement, together with any interest, penalty, additions to tax or additional amount imposed with respect thereto; provided, however, that the term “ Taxes ” shall not include utility (e.g. water or sewer) charges or fees.

 

1.94         “ Taxing Authority ” means the IRS and any other Authority responsible for the collection, assessment or imposition of any Tax or the administration of any Law relating to any Tax.

 

1.95         “ Tax Benefit ” shall mean, with respect to any taxable year or period, the excess of (a) the hypothetical aggregate Tax liability that would have been reported on the applicable Tax Return of the Company and its Affiliates for such taxable year or period, determined as if the Loss subject to indemnification had not been incurred, over (b) the actual aggregate Tax liability of the Company and its Affiliates reported on the applicable Tax Return for such taxable year or period.

 

1.96         “ Tax Return ” means any return, information return, declaration, claim for refund or credit, report or any similar statement, and any amendment thereto, including any attached schedule and supporting information, whether on a separate, consolidated, combined, unitary or other basis, that is filed or required to be filed with any Taxing Authority in connection with the determination, assessment, collection or payment of a Tax or the administration of any Law relating to any Tax.

 

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1.97         [Intentionally Left Blank].

 

1.98         “ Third-Party Claim ” is defined in Section 10.4 .

 

1.99         “ Trust Account ” is defined in Section 5.9 .

 

1.100       “ Trust Agreement ” is defined in Section 5.9 .

 

1.101       “ Trust Fund ” is defined in Section 5.9 .

 

1.102       “ Trustee ” is defined in Section 5.9 .

 

1.103       “ UCC ” means the Uniform Commercial Code of the State of New York, or any corresponding or succeeding provisions of Laws of the State of New York, or any corresponding or succeeding provisions of Laws, in each case as the same may have been and hereafter may be adopted, supplemented, modified, amended, restated or replaced from time to time.

 

ARTICLE II
PURCHASE AND SALE

 

2.1            Purchase and Sale . Upon the terms and subject to the conditions of this Agreement, at the Closing, Buyer shall purchase from the Elite Shareholders and the Elite Shareholders shall sell, convey, transfer, assign and deliver to Buyer the Equity Interests, free and clear of all Liens.

 

2.2            Purchase Price . The purchase price (the “ Purchase Price ”) for the Equity Interests shall be 6,060,000 shares of the Buyer Common Stock in exchange for all outstanding securities of Elite. The number of shares of Buyer Common Stock to be received by each Elite Shareholder shall be listed opposite each such Shareholder’s name on Schedule I . The aggregate number of shares of Buyer Stock that will be reflected on Schedule I is referred to herein as the “ Shares ”.

 

2.3.           Concurrent Stock Issuance . Concurrently with the Closing, Buyer will issue 500,000 shares of Buyer Common Stock to Kyle Shostak and CIS Acquisition Holding Co. Ltd. (which is owned collectively by Taras Vazhnov and Anatoly Danilitskiy) (collectively, the “CIS Sponsor”) proportionally in accordance with their respective share ownership in CIS.

 

2.4.           Payment of the Purchase Price . The Closing Payment shall be payable by Buyer at the Closing in the form of stock certificates representing Buyer Common Stock. The Stock Certificates representing 4,560,000 shares of the Purchase Price (the “ Closing Payment ”) shall be delivered by the Buyer to the Elite Shareholders and the remaining 1,500,000 shares (the “ Escrow Shares ”) of the Purchase Price shall be delivered in the form of stock certificates by the Buyer to escrow pursuant to the Escrow Agreement. All stock certificates representing the Purchase Price are referred to herein as “ Stock Certificates ”. Subject to the terms of the Escrow Agreement, the Escrow Shares shall be released from escrow if the Company’s Adjusted Net Income (as defined) meets certain targets set forth on Exhibit A hereto as of and for each of the one year periods ending June 30, 2015, June 30, 2016 and June 30, 2017 (“ Financial Targets ”).

 

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The Stock Certificates shall bear the legend set forth below together with any other legends that may be required by any securities laws at the time of the issuance of the Stock Certificates:

 

“The sECURITIes represented by this certificate HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED AND SUCH SECURITIES MAY NOT BE OFFERED FOR SALE, SOLD, PLEDGED, HYPOTHECATED OR TRANSFERRED WITHOUT (1) REGISTRATION UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, AND REGISTRATION OR QUALIFICATION UNDER ANY APPLICABLE STATE LAW, OR (2) AN OPINION OF COUNSEL (REASONABLY SATISFACTORY TO THE COMPANY) THAT SUCH REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED. The sECURITIes represented by this certificate are subject to certain OBLIGATIONS, RESTRICTIONS, and voting agreements AS SET FORTH IN A CERTAIN VOTING AGREEMENT, as amended from time to time, BY AND AMONG THE STOCKHOLDER, THE COMPANY AND CERTAIN OTHER STOCKHOLDERS, A COPY OF WHICH IS ON FILE WITH THE SECRETARY OF THE COMPANY

 

2.5            Use of Cash Proceeds from Warrant Exercise. Upon exercise of the Buyer’s outstanding public warrants and warrants issued to the CIS Sponsor, the Buyer shall distribute the proceeds of any such exercise to the Elite Shareholders as shall be specified on Schedule I attached hereto.

 

2.6.           Additional Shares . If the 10 trading day volume weighted average price of the Buyer Common Stock (the “VWAP”) is lower than $5.00 per share on the principal stock exchange on which such stock is traded on the earlier to occur of (i) the 395th day after the Closing Date and (ii) the 30th day after the SEC declares a registration statement filed by the Buyer effective during the first 12 months after the Closing Date,  then the Buyer will issue the CIS Sponsor, proportionally in accordance with their respective share ownership in CIS, an additional number of shares of Buyer Common Stock equal to  (i) (a) $5.00 minus the VWAP, divided by the VWAP, multiplied by (ii) the lesser of (a) 1,500,000 and (b) the total number of shares of Buyer Common Stock owned by CIS Sponsor on such date. For avoidance of any ambiguity, total number of Buyer Common Stock will be reduced by the number of shares CIS Sponsor sells during 13 months post Closing.

 

2.7.          Call Option . The Buyer and the CIS Sponsor shall enter into a Call Agreement (the “Call Agreement”) mutually acceptable to the Buyer, Elite and the CIS Sponsor pursuant to which the Buyer shall be permitted, between the 365 th and 395 th after the Closing Date, to require the CIS Sponsor to sell to it, at a price of $5.00 per share, up to 1,500,000 shares of Buyer Common Stock. The Call Agreement shall contain a provision prohibiting the CIS Sponsor from short selling or manipulating the Buyer’s securities.

 

2.8            Amendment of CIS Placement Warrants . In connection with the Closing, the CIS Sponsor shall agree to amend the 4,500,000 warrants owned by the CIS Sponsor (“Placement Warrants”) by (i) providing that such Placement Warrants may be redeemed at a price of $17.50 per share, and (ii) providing that such Sponsor Warrants may not be exercised on a cashless basis.

 

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2.9            Closing . Unless this Agreement shall have been terminated pursuant to Article XII, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions set forth in Article IX, the closing (the “ Closing ”) of the purchase and sale of the Equity Interests shall take place at the offices of Loeb & Loeb LLP, 345 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10154, on the Business Day after the satisfaction or waiver of all of the conditions set forth in Article IX at 10:00 a.m. local time, or at such other date, time or place as Buyer and Elite may agree, but in no event later than September 21, 2014 (the date and time at which the Closing is actually held being the “ Closing Date ”). At the Closing, Elite shall deliver to Buyer certificates representing the Equity Interests, duly endorsed in blank by Elite, or accompanied by stock powers duly executed in blank by Elite, with all necessary transfer Tax and other revenue stamps, acquired at Elite’s expense, affixed.

 

2.10          Board of Directors, Officers, and D&O Insurance .

 

(a)           Immediately after the Closing, the Buyer’s board of directors will consist of five (5) directors, composed of four (4) nominees designated by Elite, of which at least two (2) designees shall qualify as an independent director under the Exchange Act, and the rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market, if applicable, and one (1) nominee designated by Buyer, who shall qualify as an independent director under the Exchange Act, and the rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market, if applicable. The parties to this Agreement shall enter into a mutually agreed upon voting agreement relating to nominees to the Buyer’s board of directors for a period of 13 months following the Closing (the “ Voting Agreement ”).

 

Promptly following the Closing, the Buyer will use commercially reasonable efforts to purchase a directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policy for a minimum coverage amount of $5.0 million for the directors’ and officers’ of Buyer, which will cover the directors and officers for a period of at least three (3) years after the Closing. The policy will be paid for with funds made available in connection with the Closing.

 

ARTICLE III
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF ELITE AND THE COMPANY

 

Except as set forth in the corresponding section of the disclosure schedules to be delivered to the Buyer prior to the Closing Date (the “ Company Disclosure Schedules ”) (with the disclosures in any section or subsection of the disclosure schedules qualifying the other sections and subsections in this ARTICLE III only to the extent it is readily apparent from a reading of the disclosure that such disclosure is applicable to such other sections and subsections), the Company and Elite, jointly and severally, hereby represents and warrants to Buyer that each of the following representations and warranties is true, correct and complete as of the date of this Agreement and as of the Closing Date:

 

3.1            Corporate Existence and Power . Each of Elite and the Company is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction in which it is organized. Each of Elite and the Company has all power and authority, corporate and otherwise, and all governmental licenses, franchises, Permits, authorizations, consents and approvals required to own and operate its properties and assets, and to carry on the Business as presently conducted. Each of Elite and the Company is not qualified to do business as a foreign entity in any jurisdiction, except as set forth on Schedule 3.1(a), and there is no other jurisdiction in which the character of the property owned or leased by the Company or the nature of its activities make qualification of each of Elite and the Company in any such jurisdiction necessary, except where the failure to do so would not have a Material Adverse Effect. Each of Elite and the Company’s principal executive offices are located at the address set forth on Schedule 3.1(a). Except as otherwise provided for in this Agreement, neither Elite nor the Company has taken any action, adopted any plan, or made any agreement or commitment in respect of any merger, consolidation, sale of all or substantially all of its assets, reorganization, recapitalization, dissolution or liquidation.

 

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3.2            Authorization . The execution, delivery and performance by Elite and the Company of this Agreement and the Additional Agreements and the consummation by Elite and the Company of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby are within the powers of Elite and the Company and have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of Elite and the Company, including the approval of any security holders, if applicable. This Agreement constitutes, and, upon their execution and delivery, each of the Additional Agreements will constitute, a valid and legally binding agreement of Elite and the Company enforceable against Elite and the Company in accordance with their respective terms.

 

(b)           Elite and the Company each have full legal capacity, power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and the Additional Agreements to which it is named as a party, to perform such obligations hereunder and thereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. This Agreement has been, and the Additional Agreements to which each of Elite and the Company is named as a party, will be at Closing, duly executed and delivered by Elite and this Agreement constitutes, and such Additional Agreements are, or upon their execution and delivery at Closing will be, valid and legally binding agreements of Elite and the Company, enforceable against it in accordance with their respective terms.

 

3.3            Governmental Authorization . No consent, approval or authorization of, or declaration or filing with, or notice to, any Authority is required to be made by either Elite or the Company in connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement by Elite and the Company or the consummation by Elite and the Company of any of the transactions contemplated hereby, except for (a) those consents, approvals, authorizations, declarations, filings or notices set forth in Schedule 3.3, (b) notices and filings under applicable federal and state securities laws, and (c) such other consents, approvals, authorizations, declarations, filings or notices which the failure to obtain or make would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

 

3.4            Non-Contravention . Provided those consents, approvals, authorizations, declarations filings or notices set forth on Schedule 3.3 or otherwise described in Section 3.3 are obtained or made, as applicable, the execution, delivery and performance by Elite and the Company of this Agreement and any Additional Agreements to which it is a party does not, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will not (a) contravene or conflict with the organizational documents of Elite and the Company, or any of its Subsidiaries, (b) contravene or conflict with or constitute a violation of any provision of any Law or Order binding upon or applicable to Elite and the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, or any of the Equity Interests, (c) except for the Material Contracts listed on Schedule 3.171, require Company Consents (but only as to the need to obtain such Company Consents), constitute a default under or breach of (with or without the giving of notice or the passage of time or both) or violate or give rise to any right of termination, cancellation, amendment or acceleration of any right or obligation of Elite and the Company, or any of its Subsidiaries or require any payment or reimbursement or to a loss of any material benefit relating to the Business to which Elite and the Company, or any of its Subsidiaries is entitled under any provision of any material Permit, Material Contract or other instrument or obligations binding upon Elite and the Company, or any of its Subsidiaries or by which any of the Equity Interests or any of Elite and the Company assets is or may be bound or any material Permit, or (d) result in the creation or imposition of any Lien on any of the Equity Interests or Elite and the Company’s assets, including the assets of any of its Subsidiaries, other than Permitted Liens on the Company’s assets.

 

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3.5            Capitalization .

 

(a)          The Company has an authorized capitalization as set forth on Schedule 3.5. All the Equity Interests have been duly authorized and validly issued, are fully paid and non-assessable and have not been issued in violation of any preemptive or similar rights of any Person. All of the issued and outstanding capital stock of the Company shall be owned of record and beneficially by BVI Shareholders as shall be set forth on Schedule I hereto, which shall be completed prior to the Closing Date. Upon the Closing, Buyer shall receive good, valid and marketable title to all Equity Interests, free and clear of all Liens. The only Equity Interests that will be outstanding immediately after the Closing will be the Equity Interests owned by Buyer. No other class of capital stock of the Company is authorized or outstanding. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.5(a), there are no: (a) outstanding subscriptions, options, warrants, rights (including “phantom stock rights”), calls, commitments, understandings, conversion rights, rights of exchange, plans or other agreements of any kind providing for the purchase, issuance or sale of any shares of the capital stock of the Company, or (b) agreements by Elite and the Company with respect to any of the Equity Interests, including any voting trust, other voting agreement or proxy with respect thereto.

 

(b)          The capitalization of each Subsidiary of Elite and the Company is listed on Schedule 3.5(b). Except as set forth on Schedule 3.5(b) with respect to each Subsidiary, there are no: (a) outstanding shares of capital stock, (b) subscriptions, options, warrants, rights (including “phantom stock rights”), calls, commitments, understandings, conversion rights, rights of exchange, plans or other agreements of any kind providing for the purchase, issuance or sale of any shares of the capital stock of such Subsidiary, or (c) agreements by Elite and the Company with respect to any of the shares of such Subsidiary, including any voting trust, other voting agreement or proxy with respect thereto.

 

3.6            Organizational Documents . Copies of the articles of association or comparable document of formation of Elite, the Company and each of its Subsidiaries, as certified by the secretary or other appropriate officer of BVI or the Company, have heretofore been made available to Buyer, and such copies are each true and complete copies of such instruments as amended and in effect on the date hereof. Neither Elite, the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has taken any action in violation or derogation of its articles of association or comparable document of formation, articles of association or comparable company organizational document.

 

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3.7            Corporate Records . The minute books of Elite and the Company, which have been provided to the Buyer for review on or prior to the date of this Agreement, contain true, correct and complete minutes and records of all meetings, proceedings and other actions of the shareholders, Board of Directors and committees of such Board of Directors of Elite and the Company, if any, and, on the Closing Date, will contain true, correct and complete minutes and records of any meetings, proceedings and other actions of the shareholders, Board of Directors and committees of such Board of Directors of Elite and the Company .

 

3.8            Affiliates . Schedule 3.8 sets forth as of the date hereof, Affiliates of Elite and the Company. Neither Elite nor the Company is Controlled as of the date hereof by any Persons other than those set forth on Schedule 3.8. Schedule 3.8 lists each Contract to which Elite, the Company and/or any of its Subsidiaries, on the one hand, and an Affiliate of Elite and/or the Company (or any officer, director, or manager of such Affiliate of Elite and/or the Company), on the other hand, is a party, but shall exclude Contracts between Elite, the Company and any of its Subsidiaries. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.8, Elite nor any Affiliate of Elite (i) owns, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, any tangible or intangible property (including Intellectual Property Rights) that the Company or any of its Subsidiaries uses or the use of which is necessary for the conduct of the Business or the ownership or operation of any of the Company or its Subsidiaries’ assets, including without limitation the Real Property, or (ii) has engaged in any transactions with the Company or any of its Subsidiaries.

 

3.9            Assumed Names . Schedule 3.9 is a complete and correct list of all assumed or “doing business as” names currently or, since June 30, 2014, used by Elite, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, including names on any Websites. Since June 30, 2014, none of Elite, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries has used any name other than the names listed on Schedule 3.9 to conduct the Business.

 

3.10          Subsidiaries .

 

(a)           Except as set forth on Schedule 3.10, Elite and the Company does not currently own or within the past five (5) years has owned directly or indirectly, securities or other ownership interests in any other entity. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.10, as of the date hereof and as of the Closing Date, each of Elite and the Company has good, valid and marketable title to (other than restrictions on transfer imposed by applicable securities Laws), directly or indirectly, all of the capital stock and other equity interests of its Subsidiaries, free and clear of all Liens.

 

(b)           Each Subsidiary of the Company is a company duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under and by virtue of the Laws of the jurisdiction of its formation set forth by its name on Schedule 3.10. Each Subsidiary has all power and authority, corporate and otherwise, and all governmental licenses, franchises, Permits, authorizations, consents and approvals required to own and operate its properties and assets, and to carry on the Business as presently conducted. No Subsidiary is qualified to do business as a foreign entity in any jurisdiction, except as set forth by its name on Schedule 3.10, and there is no other jurisdiction in which the character of the property owned or leased by any Subsidiary or the nature of its activities make qualification of such Subsidiary in any such jurisdiction necessary, except where the failure to do so would not have a Material Adverse Effect. Each Subsidiary has offices located only at the addresses set forth by its name on Schedule 3.10. No Subsidiary has taken any action, adopted any plan, or made any agreement or commitment in respect of any merger, consolidation, sale of all or substantially all of its assets, reorganization, recapitalization, dissolution or liquidation.

 

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3.11          Consents . The Material Contracts (as defined below) are the only Material Contracts binding upon Elite, the Company and any of its Subsidiaries or by which any of the Equity Interests or any of Elite, the Company or its Subsidiaries’ assets are bound or subject to a Lien, requiring a consent, approval, authorization, order or other action of or filing with any Person as a result of the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement or any of the Additional Agreements or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby (each of the foregoing, a “ Company Consent ”).

 

3.12          Financial Statements . Attached hereto as Schedule 3.12 are the statutory annual financial statements of Elite for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2012, 2013 and 2014 (the “ Financial Statements ”). The Financial Statements have been prepared in all material respects in accordance with the United States generally accepted accounting principles (“ GAAP ”), consistently applied, and present fairly in all material respects the financial position and results of operations of the Company as of the time and for the period referred to therein.

 

3.13          Books and Records .

 

(a)           The Books and Records accurately and fairly, in reasonable detail, reflect the transactions and dispositions of assets of and the providing of services by Elite, the Company and its Subsidiaries.

 

(b)           Elite, the Company and its Subsidiaries have heretofore made all Books and Records available to Buyer for its inspection and have heretofore delivered to Buyer complete and accurate copies of all documents referred to in the Schedules to this Agreement or that Buyer otherwise has requested. All Contracts, documents, and other papers or copies thereof delivered to Buyer by or on behalf of the Company and its Subsidiaries are accurate, complete, and authentic.

 

(c)           All accounts, books and ledgers of Elite, the Company and its Subsidiaries have been properly and accurately kept and completed in all material respects, and there are no material inaccuracies or discrepancies of any kind contained or reflected therein. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.13(c), none of Elite, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries has any records, systems controls, data or information recorded, stored, maintained, operated or otherwise wholly or partly dependent on or held by any means (including any mechanical, electronic or photographic process, whether computerized or not) which (including all means of access thereto and therefrom) are not under the exclusive ownership (excluding licensed software programs) and direct control of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries and which is not located at the offices of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries.

 

3.14          Absence of Certain Changes . Elite, the Company, and its Subsidiaries have conducted the Business in the ordinary course consistent with past practices, and as of June 30, 2014 there has not been:

 

(a)           any Material Adverse Effect;

 

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(b)           any transaction, Contract or other instrument entered into, or commitment made, by Elite, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries relating to the Business or any of Elite, the Company and its Subsidiaries’ assets (including without limitation the acquisition or disposition of Real Property) or any relinquishment by Elite, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries of any contract or other right, in either case other than transactions and commitments in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practices and those contemplated by this Agreement;

 

(c)           any increase in bonus, salary or other compensation paid or agreed to be paid to any employee except (i) for annual increases in the ordinary course of business or (ii) in accordance with Schedule 3.25(a) hereto;

 

(d)           any creation or other incurrence of any Lien other than Permitted Liens on any Equity Interests or any of the Company or its Subsidiaries’ assets, including without limitation the Real Property; or

 

(e)           the redemption of, declaration or payment of any dividend or other distribution with respect to the equity interests of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries.

 

3.15          Properties; Title to the Company and its Subsidiaries’ Assets .

 

(a)           The Tangible Assets have no defects, are in good operating condition and repair and function in accordance with their intended uses (ordinary wear and tear excepted) and have been properly maintained, and are suitable for their present uses. Schedule 3.15 sets forth a complete list, setting forth a description and location, of the Tangible Assets having a value in excess of $500,000 as of a date within five days of the date of this Agreement. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.15, all of the Tangible Assets are located at the offices of Elite, the Company and its Subsidiaries.

 

(b)           Each of Elite, the Company and its Subsidiaries has good, valid and marketable title in and to, or, in the case of the Lease and the assets which are leased or licensed pursuant to Contracts, a valid leasehold interest or license in or a right to use each of its respective assets, free and clear of all Liens other than Permitted Liens. Except as set forth in Schedule 3.15, Elite, the Company and its Subsidiaries’ assets constitute all of the assets of any kind or description whatsoever, including goodwill, that are used or useful in the operation of the Business.

 

3.16          Litigation . Except as set forth on Schedule 3.16, there is no Action (or any basis therefore) pending against, or to the knowledge of Elite and the Company, threatened against or affecting, Elite, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, any of their officers or directors (in their capacity as such), Elite (in its capacity as such), the Business, or any Equity Interests or any of Elite, the Company or its Subsidiaries’ assets, including without limitation the Real Property, or any Contract before any court, Authority or official that might result, either individually or in the aggregate, in a Material Adverse Effect, or which in any manner challenges or seeks to prevent, enjoin, alter or delay the transactions contemplated hereby or by the Additional Agreements, other than, in each case, Actions in the ordinary course of Business involving (i) claims or other benefits under, or in connection with the Company’s business, (ii) subrogation recoveries, or (iii) collection of premiums. There are no outstanding judgments against Elite, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or Elite. Except as otherwise set forth on Schedule 3.16, none of Elite, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is now, nor has it been since June 30, 2014, subject to any proceeding with any Authority.

 

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3.17          Contracts .

 

(a)           Each Material Contract is a valid and binding agreement, and is in full force and effect, and neither Elite, the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries that is party thereto nor, to the knowledge of the Company, any other party thereto, is in breach or default (whether with or without the passage of time or the giving of notice or both) under the terms of any such Material Contract. None of Elite, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries has assigned, delegated, or otherwise transferred any of their rights or obligations with respect to any Material Contracts, or, except as set forth in Schedule 3.33, granted any power of attorney with respect thereto or to any of Elite, the Company or its Subsidiaries’ assets, including without limitation the Real Property. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.17, no Material Contract (i) requires Elite, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries to post a bond or deliver any other form of security or payment to secure its obligations thereunder (other than bonds or other forms of security required in connection with Actions involving claims or other benefits under, or in connection with Elite or the Company’s business, actions for subrogation recoveries and actions involving collection of premiums) or (ii) imposes any non-competition covenants that may be binding on, or restrict the Business or require any payments by or with respect to Buyer or any of its Affiliates. The Buyer has been supplied with, or has been given access to (i) a true and correct copy of all written Contracts and (ii) written summaries of each oral Contract, in each case that is referred to on Schedule 3.17 (the “ Material Contracts ”).

 

(b)           Except for Contracts entered into by Elite, the Company or any Subsidiary after the date hereof and in accordance with Section 6.1, Schedule 3.17 lists the following Contracts of the Company and its Subsidiaries, oral or written, separately referencing the applicable subsection below:

 

(i)          all client Contracts which have generated revenues to Elite, the Company and its Subsidiaries or are expected to generate revenues to the Company and its Subsidiaries in excess of $2,000,000 in any of the current or next two (2) fiscal years or any of the two (2) preceding fiscal years of the Company;

 

(ii)         any other Contract pursuant to which Elite, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is required to pay, has paid or is entitled to receive or has received an amount in excess of $1,000,000 during the current fiscal year or any one of the two preceding fiscal years;

 

(iii)        all employment Contracts, employee leasing Contracts, and consultant and sales representatives Contracts;

 

(iv)        all material sales, purchasing, agency, factoring, commission and distribution Contracts to which Elite, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is a party pursuant to which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is required to pay, has paid or is entitled to receive or has received an amount in excess of $1,000,000 during the current fiscal year or any one of the two preceding fiscal years, with the exception of shrinkwrap or clickthrough standard terms of service agreements, and any clickthrough or “shrink wrap” agreements and non-exclusive licenses relating to off-the-shelf, commercially available software;

 

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(v)         all ongoing agreements for purchases or receipt by Elite, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries of media, supplies, equipment, goods or services (other than under Section 3.17(b)(ii) or (iii)), pursuant to which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is required to pay, has paid or is entitled to receive or has received an amount in excess of $1,000,000 during the current fiscal year or any one of the two preceding fiscal years;

 

(vi)        all joint venture, strategic alliance, limited liability company and partnership agreements to which Elite, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is a party;

 

(vii)       all significant documents relating to any acquisitions or dispositions of assets for an amount in excess of $1,000,000, including without limitation the Real Property, by Elite, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries

 

(viii)      all material licensing agreements, including agreements licensing Intellectual Property Rights, pursuant to which Elite, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is required to pay, has paid or is entitled to receive or has received an amount in excess of $100,000 during the current fiscal year or any one of the two preceding fiscal years;

 

(ix)         all secrecy, confidentiality and nondisclosure agreements restricting the conduct of Elite, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries;

 

(x)          all contracts relating to patents, trademarks, service marks, trade names, brands, copyrights, trade secrets and other Intellectual Property Rights of Elite, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries;

 

(xi)         all guarantees, indemnification arrangements and other hold harmless arrangements made or provided by Elite, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, including all ongoing agreements for indemnification or similar obligations, other than indemnification or subrogation provisions contained in insurance contracts and policies, surety bonds and performance bonds and reinsurance and retrocession agreements entered into in the ordinary course of Business;

 

(xii)        all contracts or agreements with or pertaining to Elite, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries to which Elite or any Affiliate of Elite is a party;

 

(xiii)       all agreements relating to Tangible Assets listed on Schedule 3.15; and

 

(xiv)      all agreements relating to outstanding Indebtedness in excess of $1,000,000; and

 

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(xv)       all agreements between the Company or any of its Subsidiaries and (A) Elite or (B) any Affiliate of Elite.

 

(c)           Each of Elite, the Company and its Subsidiaries is in compliance with all covenants, including all financial covenants, in all notes, indentures, bonds and other instruments or agreements evidencing any Indebtedness.

 

3.18          Licenses and Permits . Except as set forth in Schedule 3.18, Elite, the Company and its Subsidiaries have all franchises, permits, orders or approvals from Authorities that are necessary to operate its Business as now conducted (the “ Permits ”). Except as set forth in Schedule 3.18, such Permits are valid and in full force and effect, and none of the Permits will, assuming the related Company Consents and the approvals and filings set forth in Schedule 3.3 have been obtained, made or waived prior to the Closing Date, be terminated or impaired or become terminable as a result of the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

3.19          Compliance with Laws . Except as set forth on Schedule 3.19(a), since June 30, 2014, (i) each of Elite, the Company and its Subsidiaries has been in compliance in all material respects with all applicable Laws, (ii) none of Elite, the Company nor its Subsidiaries has received any written notice alleging any material violations of Laws, and (iii) to the knowledge of Elite or the Company, neither Elite, the Company nor its Subsidiaries is under investigation with respect to or has been threatened in writing to be charged with or given written notice of any violation or alleged violation of, any Law, or judgment, order or decree entered by any court, arbitrator or Authority, domestic or foreign, nor, to the knowledge of the Company, is there any basis for any such charge, and (iv) neither Elite, the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has received any subpoenas by any Authority other than those received in Actions in the ordinary course of Business involving (i) claims or other benefits under, or in connection with, the Company’s business, (ii) subrogation recoveries and (iii) collection of premiums.

 

3.20          Intellectual Property .

 

(a)           Schedule 3.20 sets forth a true, correct and complete list of all Intellectual Property Rights, specifying as to each, as applicable: (i) the nature of such Intellectual Property Right; (ii) the owner of such Intellectual Property Right; (iii) the jurisdictions by or in which such Intellectual Property Right has been issued or registered or in which an application for such issuance or registration has been filed; and (iv) all licenses, sublicenses and other agreements pursuant to which any Person is authorized to use such Intellectual Property Right.

 

(b)           Within the past two (2) years (or prior thereto if the same is still pending or subject to appeal or reinstatement) neither Elite, the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has been sued or charged in writing with or been a defendant in any Action that involves a claim of infringement of any Intellectual Property Rights, and the Company has no knowledge of any other claim of infringement by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, and no knowledge of any continuing infringement by any other Person of any Intellectual Property Rights of Elite, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries.

 

(c)           To the Company’s knowledge, the current use by Elite, the Company, its Subsidiaries and their Affiliates, of the Intellectual Property Rights does not infringe the rights of any other Person. Any Intellectual Property used by Elite, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries in the performance of any services under any Contract is, and upon the performance of such Contract remains, owned by Elite, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries and no client, customer or other third-party has any claim of ownership on the Intellectual Property.

 

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(d)           Except as disclosed on Schedule 3.20(d), all employees, agents, consultants or contractors who have contributed to or participated in the creation or development of any copyrightable, patentable or trade secret material on behalf of Elite, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or any predecessor in interest thereto either: (i) is a party to a “work-for-hire” agreement under which Elite, the Company or its Subsidiaries is deemed to be the original owner/author of all property rights therein; or (ii) has executed an assignment or an agreement to assign in favor of Elite, the Company or its Subsidiaries (or such predecessor in interest, as applicable) all right, title and interest in such material.

 

3.21          Accounts Receivable; Loans .

 

(a)           All accounts, receivables and notes of Elite, the Company and its Subsidiaries, whether reflected on Schedule 3.21 or otherwise, represent valid obligations arising from services actually performed or goods actually sold by Elite, the Company and its Subsidiaries in the ordinary course of business. To the knowledge of the Company, there is no contest, claim, or right of setoff in any agreement with any maker of an account receivable or note relating to the amount or validity of such account, receivables or note. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.21, to the knowledge of Elite, the Company, all accounts, receivables or notes are good and collectible in the ordinary course of business. The information set forth on Schedule 3.21 separately identifies any and all accounts, receivables or notes of the Company and its Subsidiaries which are owed by any Affiliate of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries.

 

(b)           Except as reflected on Schedule 3.21, none of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is indebted to any of its Affiliates and no Affiliates are indebted to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries.

 

3.22          Pre-payments . Except as set forth on Schedule 3.22, none of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries has received any payments with respect to any services to be rendered or goods to be provided after the date hereof.

 

3.23          Employees .

 

(a)           Schedule 3.23(a) sets forth a true, correct and complete list of the names, titles and office locations of all employees of Elite, the Company and its Subsidiaries. Elite and the Company has delivered to the Buyer a true, correct and complete list of the names, titles, annual salaries or wage rates and other compensation, vacation and fringe benefits, claims under benefit plans, resident alien status (if applicable), and office location of all employees of Elite, the Company and its Subsidiaries and indicating part-time and full-time employment. Neither Elite, the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has promised any employee, consultant or agent of ELITE, the Company and its Subsidiaries that he or she will continue to be employed by or render services to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or receive any particular benefits from Elite, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or Buyer any of its Affiliates on or after the Closing.

 

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(b)           Except as set forth on Schedule 3.23(b), neither Elite, the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries is a party to or subject to any employment contract, consulting agreement, collective bargaining agreement, confidentiality agreement restricting the activities of Elite, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, non-competition agreement restricting the activities of Elite, the Company or any of their Subsidiaries, or any similar agreement, and there has been no activity or proceeding by a labor union or representative thereof to organize any employees of Elite, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries.

 

3.24          Employment Matters .

 

(a)           Schedule 3.24(a) sets forth a true and complete list of every written, and a summary of every unwritten, employment agreement, commission agreement, employee group or executive medical, life, or disability insurance plan, and each incentive, bonus, profit sharing, retirement, deferred compensation, equity, phantom stock, stock option, stock purchase, stock appreciation right or severance plan of the Company and any of its Subsidiaries now in effect or under which Elite, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries has or might have any obligation, or any understanding between the Company or any of its Subsidiaries and any employee concerning the terms of such employee’s employment that does not apply to the Company’s or its Subsidiaries’ employees generally (collectively, “ Labor Agreements ”). The Company, and each of its Subsidiaries have previously delivered to Buyer true and complete copies of each such Labor Agreement, any employee handbook or policy statement of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, and complete and correct information concerning Elite, the Company and its Subsidiaries’ employees, including with respect to the (i) name, (ii) position; (iii) compensation; (iv) vacation and other fringe benefits; (v) claims under any benefit plan; and (vii) resident alien status (if applicable). Schedule 3.24(a) sets forth a true and complete list of the names, addresses and titles of the directors, officers and managers of each of the Company and its Subsidiaries.

 

(b)           Except as disclosed on Schedule 3.24(b):

 

(i)          all employees of Elite, the Company and its Subsidiaries are employees at will, and the employment of each employee by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries may be terminated immediately by the Company or its Subsidiaries, as applicable, without any cost or liability except severance in accordance with the Company and its Subsidiaries’ standard severance practice as disclosed on Schedule 3.24(b);

 

(ii)         to the knowledge of Elite and the Company, no employee of Elite, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries has any plan to terminate his or her employment now or in the near future, whether as a result of the transactions contemplated hereby or otherwise;

 

(iii)        to the knowledge of Elite and the Company, no employee of Elite, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, in the ordinary course of his or her duties, has breached any obligation to a former employer in respect of any covenant against competition or soliciting clients or employees or servicing clients or confidentiality or any proprietary right of such former employer; and

 

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(iv)        neither Elite, the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries is a party to any collective bargaining agreement, nor has there been: (i) any labor union organizing or attempting to organize any employee of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries into one or more collective bargaining units; and (ii) any labor dispute, strike, work slowdown, work stoppage or lock out or other collective labor action by or with respect to any employees of Elite, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries pending or, to the Company’s knowledge, threatened against the Company or any its Subsidiaries.

 

(c)           Each of Elite, the Company and its Subsidiaries has complied in all material respects with all Labor Agreements and all applicable laws relating to employment or labor. Except as disclosed on Schedule 3.24(c), no present or former employee, officer, director or manager of Elite, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries has, or will have at the Closing Date, any claim against the Company or any of its Subsidiaries for any matter including for wages, salary, or vacation or sick pay, or otherwise under any Labor Agreement. All accrued obligations of the Company and its Subsidiaries applicable to its employees, whether arising by operation of Law, by Contract, by past custom or otherwise, for payments by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries to any trust or other fund or to any Authority, with respect to unemployment or disability compensation benefits, or otherwise, have been paid or adequate accruals therefor have been made.

 

3.25          Withholding .  All accrued obligations of Elite, the Company and its Subsidiaries applicable to its employees, whether arising by operation of Law, by contract, by past custom or otherwise, for payments by Elite, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries to trusts or other funds or to any governmental agency, with respect to unemployment compensation benefits, social security benefits or any other benefits for its employees with respect to the employment of said employees through the date hereof have been paid or adequate accruals therefor have been made on the balance sheet. All reasonably anticipated obligations of Elite, the Company and its Subsidiaries with respect to such employees (except for those related to wages during the pay period immediately prior to the Closing Date and arising in the ordinary course of business), whether arising by operation of Law, by contract, by past custom, or otherwise, for salaries and holiday pay, bonuses and other forms of compensation payable to such employees in respect of the services rendered by any of them prior to the date hereof have been or will be paid by the Company and its Subsidiaries prior to the Closing Date.

 

3.26          Employee Benefits and Compensation .

 

(a)           Schedule 3.26(a) sets forth a true and complete list of all bonus, deferred compensation, equity-based or non-equity-based incentive, severance or other plan or written agreement relating to employee or director benefits or employee or director compensation or fringe benefits, maintained or contributed to by Elite, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries on the date hereof (each a “Plan” and collectively, the “Plans”). Each Plan is and has been maintained in substantial compliance with all applicable laws, including but not limited to ERISA, and has been administered and operated in all material respects in accordance with its terms.

 

(b)           Except as set forth on Schedule 3.26(b), no individual will accrue or receive additional benefits, service or accelerated rights to payment of benefits as a direct result of the transaction contemplated by this Agreement. Except as set forth on Schedule 3.26(b), no material liability, claim, investigation, audit, action or litigation has been incurred, made, commenced or, to the knowledge of Elite and the Company, threatened, by or against any Plan, Elite, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries with respect to any Plan (other than for benefits payable in the ordinary course).

 

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(c)           Except as set forth on Schedule 3.26(c), there is no unfunded non-tax-qualified Plan which provides a pension or retirement benefit.

 

(d)           Neither Elite, the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has made any commitment to create or cause to exist any employee benefit plan which is not listed on Schedule 3.26, or to modify, change or terminate any Plan (other than as may be necessary for compliance with applicable law).

 

3.27          Real Property .

 

(a)           Elite, the Company and each of its Subsidiaries have good and valid (and, in the case of owned Real Property, good and marketable fee simple, or comparable right) title to, or a valid leasehold interest in, all Real Property and personal property and other assets reflected on Schedule 3.27(a). All such properties and assets (including leasehold interests) are free and clear of Liens except for the following (collectively referred to as “ Permitted Lien s”):

 

(i)          those items set forth on Schedule 3.27(a);

 

(ii)         liens for Taxes not yet due and payable or being contested in good faith by appropriate procedures and for which there are adequate accruals or reserves on the Company’s most recent balance sheet;

 

(iii)        mechanics, carriers’, workmen’s, repairmen’s or other like liens arising or incurred in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice or amounts that are not delinquent and which are not, individually or in the aggregate, material to the business of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries;

 

(iv)        easements, covenants, conditions, restrictions, rights of way, zoning ordinances, building codes, and other similar encumbrances affecting Real Property which are not, individually or in the aggregate, material to the business of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries;

 

(v)         matters that would be disclosed on an accurate survey of the Real Property that do not materially impair the use or occupancy of such Real Property in the operation of the Business as currently conducted thereon; or

 

(vi)        other than with respect to owned Real Property, liens arising under original purchase price conditional sales contracts and equipment leases with third parties entered into in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice which are not, individually or in the aggregate, material to the business of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries.

 

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(b)          Schedule 3.27(b) lists: (i) the street address of each parcel of Real Property; (ii) if such property is leased or subleased by Elite, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, the landlord under the lease, the rental amount currently being paid, and the expiration of the term of such lease or sublease for each leased or subleased property; and (iii) the current use of such property.

 

(c)          With respect to owned Real Property, Elite, the Company and each of its Subsidiaries has delivered or made available to Buyer true, complete and correct copies of the deeds and other comparable instruments (as duly recorded in the appropriate cadastral offices and land registries) by which the Company and each of its Subsidiaries acquired such Real Property, and copies of all title insurance policies, opinions, abstracts and surveys in the possession of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries, relating to the Real Property.

 

3.28          Accounts . Schedule 3.28 sets forth a true, complete and correct list of the checking accounts, deposit accounts, safe deposit boxes, and brokerage, commodity and similar accounts of Elite, the Company and any of its Subsidiaries, including the account number and name, the name of each depositary or financial institution and the address where such account is located and the authorized signatories thereto.

 

3.29          Tax Matters . Except as set forth on Schedule 3.29 :

 

(a)           (i) Elite, the Company and each of its Subsidiaries has duly and timely filed all Tax Returns which are required to be filed by or with respect to it in accordance with applicable Law, and has paid all Taxes owed by it (whether or not shown as due and payable on any Tax Return) or has taken an adequate reserve for any Taxes not yet due and payable; (ii) all such Tax Returns are true, correct and complete in all material respects; (iii) there is no Action pending or, to the knowledge of the Company threatened, with respect to Taxes of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries; (iv) neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries is the beneficiary of any waiver or extension of any statute of limitations in respect of the assessment or collection of any Taxes, which waiver or extension is in effect; (v) the Company and each of its Subsidiaries has complied with all applicable Laws relating to the reporting, payment, collection and withholding of Taxes and have duly and timely withheld or collected, paid over to the applicable Taxing Authority and reported all Taxes (including income, social, security and other payroll Taxes) required to be withheld or collected by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries; ( (viii) there is no Lien for Taxes upon any of the assets of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, other than Permitted Liens; (ix) there is no outstanding request for a ruling from any Taxing Authority, request for a consent by a Taxing Authority for a change in a method of accounting, subpoena or request for information by any Taxing Authority with respect to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries; (x) to the knowledge of the Company, no claim has ever been made by a Taxing Authority in a jurisdiction where the Company or any of its Subsidiaries has not paid any Tax or filed Tax Returns, asserting that the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is or may be subject to Tax in such jurisdiction; (xi) the Company and any of its Subsidiaries has provided to Buyer true, complete and correct copies of all Tax Returns relating to, and all audit reports and correspondence relating to each proposed adjustment, if any, made by any Taxing Authority with respect to, any taxable period ending after December 31, 2011; (xii) there is no outstanding power of attorney from the Company or any of its Subsidiaries authorizing anyone to act on behalf of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries in connection with any Tax, Tax Return or Action relating to any Tax or Tax Return of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries; (xiii) none of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is, or has ever been, a party to any Tax sharing or Tax allocation Contract; (xiv) neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries is, or has ever been, included in any consolidated, combined or unitary Tax Return; (xv) none of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries has requested any extension of time within which to file any Tax Return, which Tax Return has not been filed.

 

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3.30          Environmental Laws .  Except as set forth on Schedule 3.30, each of the Company and its Subsidiaries has complied in all material respects with all Laws relating to pollution or the protection of the environment or human health or Hazardous Materials (“ Environmental Laws ”), and there is not and there has not been at any time any written notice, demand, request for information, complaint, order, investigation, or review pending or, to the knowledge of Elite and the Company, threatened by any Authority with respect to any alleged violation by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries of any Environmental Law. None of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries has been requested by any Authority to pay any sum of money, or otherwise aid or take any action or refrain from taking actions, to abate or remediate any environmental occurrence or condition (including removal of asbestos or any other potentially hazardous substance). Except as set forth on Schedule 3.30 any Real Property owned by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, or any of their Affiliates, is in compliance in all material respects with all Environmental Laws and no environmental site assessments for any such Real Property have identified any violations of any Environmental Laws in connection therewith.

 

3.31          Finders’ Fees. Upon successful Closing, the Buyer will issue 337,059 shares of the common stock to Chardan Capital Markets as M&A Advisory Compensation.

 

Certain Business Practices . Neither Elite, the Company, nor any of its Subsidiaries, nor any director or officer of Elite, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries (in their capacities as such), nor to the knowledge of the Company, any agent or employee of Elite, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries (in their capacities as such) has (i) used any funds for unlawful contributions, gifts, entertainment or other unlawful expenses relating to political activity, (ii) made any unlawful payment to foreign or domestic government officials or employees, to foreign or domestic political parties or campaigns or violated any provision of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 or (iii) made any other unlawful payment. Neither the Company, nor any of its Subsidiaries, nor any director, officer, agent or employee of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries (nor any Person acting on behalf of any of the foregoing, but solely in his or her capacity as a director, officer, employee or agent of the Company, or any of their Subsidiaries) has, since June 30, 2014, directly or indirectly, given or agreed to give any gift or similar benefit in any material amount to any customer, supplier, governmental employee or other Person who is or may be in a position to help or hinder Elite, the Company, or any of its Subsidiaries or assist Elite, the Company, or any of its Subsidiaries in connection with any actual or proposed transaction, which, if not given could reasonably be expected to have had an adverse effect on Elite, the Company, or any of their Subsidiaries, or which, if not continued in the future, could reasonably be expected to adversely affect the business or prospects of Elite, the Company, or any of its Subsidiaries that could reasonably be expected to subject Elite, the Company, or any of its Subsidiaries to suit or penalty in any private or governmental litigation or proceeding.

 

3.33          Money Laundering Laws . The operations of Elite, the Company, and each of its Subsidiaries are and have been conducted at all times in compliance with laundering statutes in all applicable jurisdictions, the rules and regulations thereunder and any related or similar rules, regulations or guidelines, issued, administered or enforced by any governmental authority (collectively, the “ Money Laundering Laws ”), and no Action involving Elite, the Company, or any of its Subsidiaries with respect to the Money Laundering Laws is pending or, to the knowledge of the Company, threatened.

 

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3.34          OFAC . None of Elite, the Company, nor any of their Subsidiaries, or any director or officer of Elite or the Company, or, to the knowledge of the Company, any agent, employee, affiliate or Person acting on behalf of Elite, the Company, or any of its Subsidiaries is currently identified on the specially designated nationals or other blocked person list or otherwise currently subject to any U.S. sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Treasury Department (“ OFAC ”); and the Company and any of its Subsidiaries has not, directly or indirectly, used any funds, or loaned, contributed or otherwise made available such funds to any Subsidiary, joint venture partner or other Person, in connection with any sales or operations in any country sanctioned by OFAC or for the purpose of financing the activities of any Person currently subject to, or otherwise in violation of, any U.S. sanctions administered by OFAC in the last five (5) fiscal years.

 

3.35          No Other Representations or Warranties . NONE OF ELITE, THE COMPANY OR ITS REPRESENTATIVES HAVE MADE ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER RELATING TO THE COMPANY OR THE BUSINESS OR OTHERWISE IN CONNECTION WITH THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY, OTHER THAN THOSE REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS ARTICLE III.

 

ARTICLE IV
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE BVI SHAREHOLDERS

 

Except as set forth in the corresponding section of the disclosure schedules to be delivered to the Buyer prior to the Closing Date (with the disclosures in any section or subsection of the disclosure schedules qualifying the other sections and subsections in this ARTICLE IV only to the extent it is readily apparent from a reading of the disclosure that such disclosure is applicable to such other sections and subsections), each of the Elite Shareholders hereby severally (and not jointly) hereby represents and warrants to Buyer that each of the following representations and warranties is true, correct and complete as of the date of this Agreement and as of the Closing Date:

 

4.1            Good Title . The Shareholder is the record and beneficial owner, and has good title to its Equity Interests, with the right and authority to sell and deliver such Equity Interests. Upon delivery of any certificate or certificates duly assigned, representing the same as herein contemplated and/or upon registering of the Buyer as the new owner of such Equity Interests, Buyer will receive good title to such Organic Region Stock, free and clear of all Liens.

 

4.2            Power and Authority . The Shareholder has the legal power, capacity and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and each Additional Document to be delivered by it hereunder and to perform its obligations hereunder and thereunder, and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby. All acts required to be taken by the Shareholder to enter into this Agreement, to deliver any document to which it is a party and to carry out the transactions contemplated hereby have been properly taken. This Agreement constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Shareholder, enforceable against such Shareholder in accordance with the terms hereof.

 

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4.3            No Conflicts . The execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Shareholder and the performance by such Shareholder of its obligations hereunder in accordance with the terms hereof: (a) will not require the consent of any third party or Governmental Entity under any Laws; (b) will not violate any Laws applicable to the Shareholder and (c) will not violate or breach any contractual obligation to which such Shareholder is a party.

 

4.1            Litigation . There is no pending proceeding against the Shareholder that involves the Shares or that challenges, or may have the effect of preventing, delaying or making illegal, or otherwise interfering with, any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and, to the knowledge of the Shareholder, no such proceeding has been threatened, and no event or circumstance exists that is reasonably likely to give rise to or serve as a basis for the commencement of any such proceeding.

 

4.2            No Finder’s Fee . The Shareholder has not created any obligation for any finder’s, investment banker’s or broker’s fee in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

4.3            Investor Status . The Shareholder is either (i) an “accredited investor” as such term is defined under the rules and regulations promulgated under the Securities Act, or (ii) is not a “U.S. Person” as such term is defined in Regulation S promulgated under the Securities Act.

 

4.4            Purchase Entirely for Own Account . The Buyer Common Stock proposed to be acquired by the Shareholder hereunder will be acquired for investment for its own account, and not with a view to the resale or distribution of any part thereof, and such Shareholder has no present intention of selling or otherwise distributing the Buyer Common Stock, except in compliance with applicable securities laws.

 

4.5            Available Information . The Shareholder has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters that it is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of investment in the Buyer and has had full access to all the information it considers necessary or appropriate to make an informed investment decision with respect to the Buyer Common Stock.

 

4.6            Non-Registration . The Shareholder understands that the Buyer Common Stock has not been registered under the Securities Act and, if issued in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, will be issued by reason of a specific exemption from the registration provisions of the Securities Act which depends upon, among other things, the bona fide nature of the investment intent and the accuracy of the Shareholder’s representations as expressed herein. The non-registration shall have no prejudice with respect to any rights, interests, benefits and entitlements attached to the Buyer Common Stock in accordance with Buyer’s formation documents or the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation.

 

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ARTICLE V
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF BUYER

 

Buyer hereby represents and warrants to the Company and ELITE that each of the following representations and warranties is true, correct and complete as of the date of this Agreement and as of the Closing Date, except as disclosed in the Buyer SEC Documents:

 

5.1          Corporate Existence and Power . Buyer is a company duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the British Virgin Islands. Buyer has all power and authority, corporate and otherwise required to own and operate its properties and assets, and to carry on its business as presently conducted and as proposed to be conducted. Buyer’s chief executive offices are located at the address set forth in the Buyer SEC Documents. Buyer has not taken any action, adopted any plan, or made any agreement or commitment in respect of any merger, consolidation, sale of all or substantially all of its assets, reorganization, recapitalization, dissolution or liquidation.

 

5.2          Corporate Authorization . The execution, delivery and performance by Buyer of this Agreement and the Additional Agreements to which it is a named party and the consummation by Buyer of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby are within the corporate powers of Buyer and have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of Buyer. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by Buyer and it constitutes, and upon their execution and delivery, each of the Additional Agreements to which it is a named party will constitute, a valid and legally binding agreement of Buyer, enforceable against it in accordance with its terms, except to the extent that enforceability thereof may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization and moratorium laws and other laws of general application affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally, and the fact that equitable remedies or relief (including, but not limited to, the remedy of specific performance) are subject to the discretion of the court from which such relief may be sought. All corporate action on the part of the Buyer, its directors and stockholders necessary for the (a) authorization execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the Additional Documents by the Buyer; and (b) authorization, sale, issuance and delivery of the Buyer Common Stock contemplated hereby and the performance of the Buyer’s obligations under this Agreement and the Additional Documents has been taken.

 

5.3          Governmental Authorization . Neither the execution, delivery nor performance by Buyer of this Agreement requires any consent, approval, license or other action by or in respect of, or registration, declaration or filing with, any Authority except for any filings required to be made in connection with any registration rights agreement.

 

5.4          Non-Contravention . Provided that eighty-seven and one-half percent 87.5% or fewer of the Buyer’s public stockholders exercise their redemption rights with respect to such transaction (as specified in the Buyer Organizational Documents), the execution, delivery and performance by Buyer of this Agreement do not and will not (a), contravene or conflict with the organizational or constitutive documents of Buyer, (b) contravene or conflict with or constitute a violation of any provision of any Law, judgment, injunction, order, writ, or decree binding upon Buyer, (c) constitute a default under or breach of (with or without the giving of notice or the passage of time or both) or violate or give rise to any right of termination, cancellation, amendment or acceleration of any right or obligation of Buyer or require any payment or reimbursement or to a loss of any material benefit relating to Buyer’s business to which Buyer is entitled under any provision of any Permit, Contract or other instrument or obligations binding upon Buyer or by which any of the shares of Buyer Common Stock or any of Buyer’s assets is or may be bound or any Permit, or (d) result in the creation or imposition of any Lien on any of the shares of Buyer Common Stock or any of Buyer’s assets.

 

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5.5          Finders’ Fees . Upon successful Closing, the Buyer will issue 337,059 shares of the Buyer Common Stock to Chardan Capital Markets as M&A Advisory Compensation.

 

5.6          Issuance of Equity Interests . The Buyer Common Stock constituting the Purchase Price and the Earnout Payment Equity Interests, when issued in accordance with this Agreement, will be duly authorized and validly issued, and will be fully paid and nonassessable.

 

5.7          Capitalization . The authorized capital stock of Buyer consists of 75,000,000 shares of Buyer Common Stock and 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share, of which 5,136,000 shares of Buyer Common Stock are issued and outstanding as of the date hereof and no shares of preferred stock are issued and outstanding. No shares of capital stock or other voting securities of Buyer are issued, reserved for issuance or outstanding. All outstanding shares of Buyer Common Stock are duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable and not subject to or issued in violation of any purchase option, right of first refusal, preemptive right, subscription right or any similar right under any provision of British Virgin Islands law, the Buyer Organizational Documents or any contract to which Buyer is a party or by which Buyer is bound. Except as set forth in the Buyer Organizational Documents, Buyer SEC Documents, there are no outstanding contractual obligations of Buyer to repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any shares of Buyer Common Stock or any capital equity of Buyer. There are no outstanding contractual obligations of Buyer to provide funds to, or make any investment (in the form of a loan, capital contribution or otherwise) in, Buyer or any other Person. Except as set forth in the Buyer SEC Documents, there are no outstanding options, warrants, rights (including conversion or preemptive rights) or agreements for the purchase or acquisition from Buyer of any shares of its capital stock or any securities convertible into or ultimately exchangeable or exercisable for any shares of Buyer’s capital stock.

 

5.8          Information Supplied . None of the information supplied or to be supplied by Buyer expressly for inclusion or incorporation by reference in the filings with the SEC and mailings to Buyer’s stockholders will, at the date of filing and/ or mailing, as the case may be, contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they are made, not misleading (subject to the qualifications and limitations set forth in the materials provided by Buyer or that are included in the Buyer SEC Documents). Upon consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, upon notice thereof to the Trustee and disbursement from the Trust Fund by the Trustee, the Trust Fund will terminate and the Trustee shall thereupon be obligated to release as promptly as practicable to Buyer the monies then held in the Trust Fund, which such funds will be free of any Liens whatsoever, and will be available for use in the businesses of Buyer and the Company. As of the Closing Date, those obligations of Buyer to dissolve or liquidate within a specified time period as contained in its Amended and Restated Memorandum of Association and its Amended and Restated Articles of Association (collectively, the “ Buyer Organizational Documents ”) will terminate, and effective as of the Closing Date Buyer shall have no obligation whatsoever to dissolve and liquidate the assets of Buyer by reason of the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

 

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5.9          Trust Fund . As of the date of this Agreement (and immediately prior to the Closing Date), Buyer has (and will have immediately prior to the Closing Date) at least $41,600,000 (the “ Minimum Trust Amount ”) in the trust fund established by Buyer for the benefit of its public stockholders (the “ Trust Fund ”) in a trust account at JP Morgan (the “Trust Account”), such monies invested in government securities (as such term is defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended), and held in trust by American Stock Transfer & Trust Company (the “ Trustee ”) pursuant to the Investment Management Trust Agreement, dated as of December 18, 2012, between Buyer and Trustee (the “ Trust Agreement ”).

 

5.10         Board Approval . The Buyer’s board of directors (including any required committee or subgroup of such board) has, as of the date of this Agreement, unanimously (i) declared the advisability of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, (ii) determined that the transactions contemplated hereby are in the best interests of the stockholders of Buyer, and (iii) determined that the transactions contemplated hereby constitute a “Business Transaction” as such term is defined in the Buyer Organizational Documents. Assuming no more than eighty-seven and one-half percent (87.5%) of the “IPO Equity Interests” as defined in the Buyer’s Amended and Restated Memorandum and Article of Association, can receive their pro-rata portion of the trust account, no other action on the part of Buyer’s stockholders is required to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and upon consummation thereof, Article 131 of Buyer’s Amended and Restated Articles of Association, as amended, shall no longer be applicable.

 

5.11         Buyer SEC Documents and Buyer Financial Statements . Buyer has made available to the Company copies in the form filed with the SEC of all of the following, except to the extent available in full without redaction on the SEC’s website through EDGAR for at least twenty (20) days prior to the date of this Agreement: (i) Buyer’s Annual Reports on Form 20-F for each fiscal year of Buyer beginning with the first year Buyer was required to file such a form, (ii) all proxy statements relating to Buyer’s meetings of stockholders (whether annual or special) held, and all information statements relating to stockholder consents, since the beginning of the first fiscal year referred to in clause (i) above, (iii) its Reports of Foreign Private Issuer on Form 6-K filed since the beginning of the first fiscal year referred to in clause (i) above, and (iv) all other forms, reports, registration statements and other documents (other than preliminary materials if the corresponding definitive materials have been provided to the Company pursuant to this Section 5.11) filed by Buyer with the SEC since Buyer’s formation (the forms, reports, registration statements and other documents referred to in clauses (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv) above, whether or not available through EDGAR, are, collectively, the “Buyer SEC Documents”). The Buyer SEC Documents were prepared in all material respects in accordance with the requirements of the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, as the case may be, and the rules and regulations thereunder. The Buyer SEC Documents did not at the time they were filed with the SEC (except to the extent that information contained in any Buyer SEC Document has been revised or superseded by a Buyer SEC Document filed at least two (2) days prior to the date of this Agreement, then on the date of such filing) contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements made therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. As used in this Section 5.11, the term “file” shall be broadly construed to include any manner in which a document or information is furnished, supplied or otherwise made available to the SEC.

 

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(a)         The financial statements and notes contained or incorporated by reference in the Buyer SEC Documents (“ Buyer Financials ”) fairly present the financial condition and the results of operations, changes in stockholders’ equity, and cash flow of Buyer as at the respective dates of and for the periods referred to in such financial statements, all in accordance with (i) IFRS and (ii) Regulation S-X or Regulation S-K, as applicable, subject, in the case of interim financial statements, to normal recurring year-end adjustments (the effect of which will not, individually or in the aggregate, be materially adverse) and the omission of notes to the extent permitted by Regulation S-X or Regulation S-K, as applicable. Buyer has no off-balance sheet arrangements.

 

(b)         Neither Buyer, nor any manager, director, officer or employee of Buyer, has received any complaint, allegation, assertion or claim, whether or not in writing, regarding the accounting or auditing practices, procedures, methodologies or methods of Buyer or its internal accounting controls, including any complaint, allegation, assertion or claim that Buyer has engaged in questionable accounting or auditing practices. No attorney representing Buyer, whether or not employed by Buyer, has reported evidence of any violation of consumer protection, insurance or securities Laws, breach of fiduciary duty or similar violation by Buyer or any of its officers, directors, employees or agents to the Board of Directors of Buyer or any committee thereof.

 

(c)         Except as and to the extent reflected or reserved against in the Buyer Financials or as listed on Schedule 5.11, Buyer has not incurred any liabilities or obligations of the type required to be reflected on a balance sheet in accordance with IFRS that is not adequately reflected or reserved on or provided for in the Buyer Financials, other than liabilities of the type required to be reflected on a balance sheet in accordance with IFRS that have been incurred since June 30, 2014 in the ordinary course of business and are described on Schedule 5.11(c).

 

5.12         Absence of Certain Changes . Except as set forth as set forth in Buyer SEC Documents, Buyer has conducted its business in the ordinary course consistent with past practices, and there has not been:

 

(a)         any transaction, Contract or other instrument entered into, or commitment made, by Buyer other than transactions and commitments in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practices and those contemplated by this Agreement;

 

(b)         any creation or other incurrence of any Lien on any Buyer Common Stock or any of Buyer’s assets;

 

(c)         the redemption of, declaration or payment of any dividend or other distribution with respect to, the equity interests of Buyer (except as contemplated under the Buyer’s organizational documents); or

 

(d)         except as set forth in Schedule 5.12, any loan or other Indebtedness obtained or incurred by Buyer.

 

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5.13         Tax Matters . Except as set forth in the Buyer SEC Documents, (a) Buyer has duly and timely filed all Tax Returns which are required to be filed by or with respect to it in accordance with applicable Law, and has paid all Taxes owed by it (whether or not shown as due and payable on any Tax Return) or has taken an adequate reserve in accordance with IFRS for any Taxes not yet due and payable; (b) all such Tax Returns are true, correct and complete in all material respects; (c) there is no Action pending or, to the knowledge of Buyer threatened, with respect to Taxes of Buyer; (d) Buyer is not the beneficiary of any waiver or extension of any statute of limitations in respect of the assessment or collection of any Taxes, which waiver or extension is in effect; (e) Buyer has complied with all applicable Laws relating to the reporting, payment, collection and withholding of Taxes and have duly and timely withheld or collected, paid over to the applicable Taxing Authority and reported all Taxes (including income, social, security and other payroll Taxes) required to be withheld or collected by the Buyer; (f) there is no Lien for Taxes upon any of the assets of the Buyer, other than Permitted Liens; (g) there is no outstanding request for a ruling from any Taxing Authority, request for a consent by a Taxing Authority for a change in a method of accounting, subpoena or request for information by any Taxing Authority, closing agreement (within the meaning of Section 7121 of the Code or any analogous provision of applicable Law), with respect to Buyer; (h) to the knowledge of the Buyer, no claim has ever been made by a Taxing Authority in a jurisdiction where Buyer has not paid any Tax or filed Tax Returns, asserting that Buyer is or may be subject to Tax in such jurisdiction; (i) Buyer has provided to the Company true, complete and correct copies of all Tax Returns relating to, and all audit reports and correspondence relating to each proposed adjustment, if any, made by any Taxing Authority with respect to, any taxable period ending after December 31, 2011; (j) there is no outstanding power of attorney from Buyer authorizing anyone to act on behalf of Buyer in connection with any Tax, Tax Return or Action relating to any Tax or Tax Return of Buyer; (k) Buyer is not, nor has ever been, a party to any Tax sharing or Tax allocation Contract; (l) Buyer is not, nor has ever been, included in any consolidated, combined or unitary Tax Return; and (m) Buyer has not requested any extension of time within which to file any Tax Return, which Tax Return has not been filed.

 

5.14         Employee Benefit Plans . Buyer does not maintain, and has no liability under, any Plan, and neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement nor the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will (i) result in any payment (including severance, unemployment compensation, golden parachute, bonus or otherwise) becoming due to any director or employee of Buyer, or (ii) result in the acceleration of the time of payment or vesting of any such benefits.

 

5.15         Employee Matters . Buyer has never had any current or former employees.

 

5.16         Material Contracts .

 

(a)         Except as set forth in the Buyer SEC Documents filed prior to the date hereof, there are no Contracts, agreements, leases, mortgages, indentures, notes, bonds, liens, license, permit, franchise, purchase orders, sales orders or other understandings, commitments or obligations (including without limitation outstanding offers or proposals) of any kind, whether written or oral, to which Buyer is a party or by or to which any of the properties or assets of Buyer may be bound, subject or affected, which either (i) creates or imposes a liability greater than $50,000, or (ii) may not be cancelled by Buyer on less than 60 days’ or less prior notice. Buyer has given to the Company, or has otherwise directed the Company to the exhibits to the Buyer SEC Documents containing, true and correct (A) fully executed copies of each written Contract and (B) written summaries of each oral Contract.

 

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(b)         With respect to each Contract referenced in Section 5.16(a), each such Contract is a valid and binding agreement of Buyer, and is in full force and effect, and neither Buyer nor, to the knowledge of Buyer, any other party thereto, is in breach or default (whether with or without the passage of time or the giving of notice or both) under the terms of any such Contract. Buyer has not assigned, delegated, or otherwise transferred any of its rights or obligations with respect to any Contracts, or granted any power of attorney with respect thereto or to any of Buyer’s assets.

 

5.17         Litigation . There is no Action (or any basis therefor) pending against, or to the knowledge of Buyer, threatened against or affecting, Buyer, any of its officers or directors (in their capacity as such), its business, or any shares of Buyer Common Stock or any of Buyer’s assets, or which in any manner challenges or seeks to prevent, enjoin, alter or delay the transactions contemplated hereby or by the Additional Agreements. There are no outstanding judgments against Buyer.

 

5.18         Transactions with Affiliates . Other than as set forth in the Buyer SEC Documents, there are no contracts or arrangements that are in existence as of the date of this Agreement under which there are any existing or future liabilities or obligations between Buyer and any (i) director, officer, employee or affiliate of Buyer, or (ii) record or beneficial owner of more than 5% of the outstanding Buyer Common Stock as of the date hereof.

 

5.19         Investment Company Act . Buyer is not an “investment company” or a person directly or indirectly “controlled” by or acting on behalf of an “investment company”, in each case within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.

 

5.20         Disclosure of Information . Buyer has had an opportunity to discuss with management of the Company and Elite such aspects of the Company’s business, management, and financial affairs as Buyer has considered necessary and appropriate for its evaluation of the merits and risks of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. In addition, Buyer has had an opportunity to view the Company’s properties and facilities to such extent as Buyer has considered necessary and appropriate for its evaluation of the merits and risks of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Buyer acknowledges that (a) except for the matters that are expressly covered by this Agreement, Buyer is relying on its own investigation and analysis in entering into this Agreement and consummating the transactions contemplated hereby, and (b) it is sophisticated and has undertaken such investigation, and has been provided with and has evaluated such documents and information, as it has deemed necessary in connection with the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and (c) Buyer is acquiring the Equity Interests for its own account and not with a view to the distribution thereof. Buyer acknowledges that the Equity Interests have not been registered under the Securities Act and that the Equity Interests may not be resold absent such registration or unless an exemption therefrom is available. Buyer is an “accredited investor” as such term is defined in Regulation D under the Securities Act and, by reason of its financial experience, is capable of evaluating the information relating to the Company and the merits and risks of the investment in the Equity Interests.

 

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5.21         Stock Exchange Listing .  The shares of Buyer Common Stock are listed on The NASDAQ Capital Market (the “ Exchange ”), and the Company has not received any notification that the Exchange is contemplating terminating such listing.  Promptly following the execution of this Agreement, the Company will prepare and file an application for the Listing of Additional Shares with the Exchange to list the Buyer Common Stock to be issued to the ELITE Shareholders in accordance with this Agreement.

 

5.22         Foreign Private Issuer . The Company qualifies as a “foreign private issuer” as defined in Rule 405 under the Securities Act. 

 

5.23         Registration Rights of Third Parties .  Except as disclosed in the Buyer SEC Documents, no holders of any securities of the Buyer or any rights exercisable for or convertible or exchangeable into securities of the Buyer have the right to require the Buyer to register any such securities of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended or to include any such securities in a registration statement to be filed by the Buyer.

 

ARTICLE VI
COVENANTS OF THE COMPANY AND
ELITE PENDING CLOSING

 

The Company and Elite jointly and severally covenant and agree that:

 

6.1          Conduct of the Business . Except for the sale and/or issuance of any Elite Shares which shall be included and listed on Schedule I of this Agreement, and other actions to be taken by the Company and/or Elite to effectuate the restructuring of debt owned by previously existing private equity firms, from the date hereof through the Closing Date, Elite shall cause the Company to and the Company shall, and shall cause any of its Subsidiaries to, conduct the Business in all material respects in the ordinary course, (including the payment of accounts payable and the collection of accounts receivable), consistent with past practices, and shall not enter into any material transactions without the prior written consent of Buyer, and shall use commercially reasonable efforts to preserve intact its business relationships with employees, clients, suppliers and other third parties. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, from the date hereof until and including the Closing Date, without Buyer’s prior written consent, the Company and Elite shall not, and shall cause the Company’s Subsidiaries to not:

 

(i)         amend, modify or supplement its articles of incorporation or other comparable organizational or governing documents;

 

(ii)        amend, waive any material provision of, terminate prior to its scheduled expiration date, or otherwise compromise in any way, any Material Contract, or any other right or asset of the Company, and any of its Subsidiaries;

 

(iii)        enter into a Contract which would be considered a Material Contract;

 

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(iv)        make any capital expenditures in excess of $300,000 (individually or in the aggregate);

 

(v)        sell, lease, license or otherwise dispose of any of the Company’s, or any of its Subsidiaries’ assets, including without limitation the Real Property, or assets covered by any Contract except (i) pursuant to existing contracts or commitments disclosed herein, (ii) sales of obsolete assets or assets with de minimis or no book value and (iii) investment assets in the ordinary course of Business;

 

(vi)        pay, declare or promise to pay any dividends or other distributions with respect to its capital stock, or pay, declare or promise to pay any other payments to any Affiliate of the Company or its Subsidiaries;

 

(vii)       except in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice, or as required under the terms of any Plan, authorize any salary increase of more than 30% for any employee making an annual salary of greater than $100,000, or in excess of $100,000 in the aggregate on an annual basis, or materially change the bonus or profit sharing policies of the Company or its Subsidiaries, other than as set forth on Schedule 6.1(vii);

 

(viii)      obtain or incur any loan or other Indebtedness (other than capital and surplus notes or trade payables incurred in the ordinary course of business);

 

(ix)        use commercially reasonable efforts to keep in force insurance policies or replacement or revised policies providing insurance coverage with respect to the assets, operations and activities of the Company and its Subsidiaries in an amount and scope of coverage as are currently in effect;

 

(x)         suffer or incur any Lien (other than a Permitted Lien) on any of the Company’s or its Subsidiaries’ assets, including without limitation the Real Property;

 

(xi)        except in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice, delay, accelerate or cancel any receivables or Indebtedness owed to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or write-off or make further reserves against the same, except as required by GAAP;

 

(xii)        merge or consolidate with or acquire any other Person or be acquired by any other Person;

 

(xiii)       suffer to lapse, terminate, cancel or amend any insurance coverage maintained with respect to any material property or which has not been replaced by a comparable amount of insurance coverage;

 

(xiv)      except to the extent required by Law, amend any of its Plans set forth in Section 3.27(a) or fail to continue to make timely contributions thereto in accordance with the terms thereof;

 

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(xv)       make any change in its accounting principles or methods or write down the value of any assets, including without limitation the Real Property, except insofar as may be required by a change in applicable Law or applicable accounting principles or as determined by an independent auditor;

 

(xvi)      change the place of business or jurisdiction of organization of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries;

 

(xvii)     extend any loans other than travel or other expense advances to employees in the ordinary course of business not to exceed $10,000 individually or $50,000 in the aggregate;

 

(xviii)    issue, redeem or repurchase any Equity Interests, or issue any securities exchangeable for or convertible into Equity Interests unless as part of a capital and surplus note agreement;

 

(xix)       reduce the prices of products sold for customers except in the ordinary course of Business;

 

(xx)        effect or agree to any material change in any practices or terms, including payment terms, with respect to customers or suppliers, except as required by applicable Law or any Authority;

 

(xxi)       hire any employees, consultants or advisors except in the ordinary course of business, extensions of current agreements or as otherwise set forth on Schedule 6.1(xxi);

 

(xxii)      make or change any material Tax election or change any annual Tax accounting periods;

 

(xxiii)     The Company and its Subsidiaries shall not, and Elite shall cause the Company and its Subsidiaries not to, (i) take or agree to take any action that might make any representation or warranty of the Company or its Subsidiaries, Elite hereunder inaccurate or misleading in any respect at, or as of any time prior to, the Closing Date or (ii) omit to take, or agree to omit to take, any action necessary to prevent any such representation or warranty from being inaccurate or misleading in any respect at any such time.

 

(xxiv)    undertake any act with the actual knowledge and intent that the taking of such act would directly cause a representation or warranty of the Company not to be true and correct as of the Closing Date, with such exceptions as would not in the aggregate reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; or

 

(xxv)     agree to do any of the foregoing.

 

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6.2          Notices of Certain Events . The Company shall promptly notify Buyer of:

 

(a)         any notice or other communication from any Person alleging that the consent of such Person is or may be required in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or that the transactions contemplated by this Agreement might give rise to any Action or other rights by or on behalf of such Person or result in the loss of any rights or privileges of the Company and each of its Subsidiaries (or Buyer, post-Closing) to any such Person or create any Lien on any Equity Interests or any of the Company’s and each of its Subsidiaries’ assets;

 

(b)         any notice or other communication from any Authority in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the Additional Agreements;

 

(c)         any Actions commenced or, to the knowledge of the Company, threatened against, relating to or involving or otherwise affecting Elite, the Company and each of its Subsidiaries, the Equity Interests, any of the Company’s and each of its Subsidiaries’ assets, including without limitation the Real Property, or the Business or that relate to the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the Additional Agreements;

 

(d)         the occurrence of any fact or circumstance which constitutes or results, or could reasonably be expected to constitute or result in a Material Adverse Effect; and

 

(e)         the occurrence of any fact or circumstance which constitutes or results, or could reasonably be expected to constitute or result in any representation made hereunder by the Company and/or Elite to be false or misleading in any material respect or to omit or fail to state a material fact; provided, however , that should any notice pursuant to this Section 6.2 require any amendment or supplement to the Company Disclosure Schedules, the Company may deliver to Buyer a supplement or amendment to the Company Disclosure Schedules specifying such change; provided further, however , that neither any such supplement or amendment to the Company Disclosure Schedules nor any notice pursuant to this Section 6.2 shall limit the right of Buyer to claim a failure of a condition to the Closing set forth in Section 9.2, with respect to any matters disclosed in such supplement, amendment or notice.

 

6.3          SEC Filings .

 

(a)         The Company, each of its Subsidiaries and Elite acknowledge that:

 

(i)         the Buyer will be required to file Annual Reports on Form 20-F that may be required to contain information about the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; and

 

(ii)        the Buyer will be required to file Reports of Foreign Private Issuer on Form 6-K to announce the transactions contemplated hereby and other significant events that may occur in connection with such transactions.

 

(b)         In connection with any filing the Buyer makes with the SEC that requires information about the transactions contemplated by this Agreement to be included, the Company, each of its Subsidiaries and Elite shall, in connection with the disclosure included in any such filing or the responses provided to the SEC in connection with the SEC’s comments to a filing (i) cooperate with the Buyer, (ii) respond to questions about the Company, each of its Subsidiaries or Elite required in any filing or requested by the SEC, and (iii) provide any information requested by the Buyer or Buyer’s representatives in connection with any filing with the SEC.

 

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6.4          Financial Information . Elite, the Company and each of its Subsidiaries will provide additional financial information or financial statements requested by the Buyer that are required to be included in any filings to be made by the Buyer with the SEC. If requested by the Buyer and required by the SEC, such information or financial statements must be reviewed or audited by the Company’s auditors.

 

6.5          Employees of the Company . Schedule 6.5 lists those employees of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries designated by the Company as key personnel of the Company and its Subsidiaries..

 

6.6         [Intentionally Left Blank].

 

6.7          Exclusivity .

 

From the date hereof until the date that this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Article XII, neither the Company, nor any of its Subsidiaries, nor Elite nor anyone acting on their behalf shall, directly or indirectly, (a) encourage, solicit, initiate or participate in discussions or negotiations with any Person regarding any Acquisition Proposal, other than Buyer or its Affiliates (collectively “ Buyer Excluded Persons ”), or an officer, partner, employee or other representative of a Buyer Excluded Person, (b) furnish any non-public information regarding the Company or any of its Subsidiaries to any Person, other than Buyer Excluded Persons, in connection with or in response to an Acquisition Proposal, (c) engage or participate in discussions or negotiations with any Person that could reasonably be expected to lead to an Acquisition Proposal, or (c) consummate any Acquisition Proposal or accept any offer or agree to engage in any Acquisition Proposal.

 

From the date hereof until the date that this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Article XII, neither the Buyer, nor anyone acting on its behalf shall, directly or indirectly, (a) encourage, solicit, initiate or participate in discussions or negotiations with any Person regarding any acquisition by the Buyer of the assets or shares or other equity interests of a company or other entity that has or constitutes an operating business or as may otherwise be considered an acquisition transaction in accordance with the Buyer’s Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association (a “Business Combination Proposal”), other than Elite and its affiliates (collectively “ Elite Excluded Persons ”), or an officer, partner, employee or other representative of a Elite Excluded Person, (b) furnish any non-public information regarding the Buyer to any Person, other than Elite Excluded Persons, in connection with or in response to an Business Combination Proposal, (c) engage or participate in discussions or negotiations with any Person that could reasonably be expected to lead to a Business Combination Proposal, or (c) consummate any Business Combination Proposal or accept any offer or agree to engage in any Business Combination Proposal.

 

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6.8          Commercially Reasonable Efforts to Obtain Consents . From the date hereof through the Closing Date, the Company shall use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain each Company Consent as promptly as practicable hereafter. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Company shall not be required to agree to any term, condition or modification with respect to obtaining any Company Consent that would result in, or would be reasonably likely to result in a Material Adverse Effect.

 

6.9          Annual Financial Statements .

 

(a)         By no later than September 15, 2014, the Company shall deliver to the Buyer the consolidated financial statements of the Company as of and for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2012, 2013 and 2014, consisting of the audited consolidated balance sheets as of such date, the audited consolidated income statements for the twelve (12) month periods ended on such dates, and the audited consolidated cash flow statements for the twelve (12) month periods ended on such dates. Such financial statements shall be prepared in accordance with GAAP and audited in accordance with PCAOB standards (the “ Audited Financial Statements ”).

 

6.10         Purchase of Ordinary Shares. Elite or its affiliates shall purchase by no later thanthe Closing Date, 500,000 shares of the Buyer’s Series A ordinary shares from public stockholders.

 

6.11         Outstanding Debt . Elite will have (i) indebtedness for borrowed money not in excess of $85,000,000 as of the Closing Date (ii) no shareholder indebtedness (iii) trade and other payables not in excess of $40,000,000, (iv) advances from customers not in excess of $2,000,000, (v) tax and deferred tax liabilities not in excess of $2,500,000, (vi) dividend payable of $35,000,000 and (vii) not less than $7,500,000 in unrestricted cash on the balance sheet post dividend.

 

ARTICLE VII
COVENANTS OF BUYER

 

7.1          Conduct of the Business . From the date hereof through the Closing Date, the Buyer shall conduct its business in all material respects in the ordinary course, consistent with past practices, and shall not enter into any material transactions without the prior written consent of Company. Buyer shall conduct its business in compliance with applicable Laws in all material respect, including without limitation the timely and accurate filing of all reports, forms or other documents with the SEC required to be filed with the SEC by Parent pursuant to the Securities Act, the Exchange Act and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and to preserve intact the business organization of Buyer. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, from the date hereof until and including the Closing Date, without Company’s prior written consent, the Buyer shall not:

 

(a)         amend, modify or supplement its memorandum and articles of association or other comparable organizational or governing documents;

 

(b)         amend, waive any material provision of, terminate prior to its scheduled expiration date, or otherwise compromise in any way, any material Contract, or any other right or asset of the Buyer;

 

(c)         modify, amend or enter into any material contract, deed, agreement, lease, license or commitment;

 

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(d)         acquire, lease or sublease any material tangible assets, raw material or properties (including real property), or make any capital expenditures;

 

(e)         sell, lease, license or otherwise dispose of any of the Buyer’s assets except (i) pursuant to existing contracts or commitments disclosed herein and (ii) sales of obsolete assets or assets with de minimis or no book value;

 

(f)         pay, declare or promise to pay any dividends or other distributions with respect to Buyer Common Stock, or pay, declare or promise to pay any other payments to any Affiliate of the Buyer;

 

(g)         obtain or incur any loan or other Indebtedness;

 

(h)         suffer or incur any Lien (other than a Permitted Lien) on any of the Buyer’s assets;

 

(i)         merge or consolidate with or acquire any other Person or be acquired by any other Person;

 

(j)         establish any subsidiary (other than as contemplated hereby) or enter into any new line of business;

 

(k)         acquire, including by merger, consolidation, acquisition of stock or assets, or any other form of business combination, any corporation, partnership, limited liability company, other business organization or any division thereof, or any material amount of assets;

 

(l)         make any change in its accounting principles or methods or write down the value of any assets, except insofar as may be required by a change in applicable Law or applicable accounting principles;

 

(m)         change the place of business or jurisdiction of organization of the Buyer;

 

(n)         issue, redeem or repurchase any Buyer Common Stock except in accordance with the Form 6-K, or issue any securities exchangeable for or convertible into Buyer Common Stock;

 

(o)         make or change any material Tax election or change any annual Tax accounting periods;

 

(p)         take any action that would reasonably be expected to delay or impair the obtaining of any consents or approvals of any Authority to be obtained in connection with this Agreement;

 

(q)         undertake any act with the actual knowledge and intent that the taking of such act would directly cause a representation or warranty of the Buyer not to be true and correct as of the Closing Date, with such exceptions as would not in the aggregate reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; or

 

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(r)         agree to do any of the foregoing.

 

7.2          Trust Account . The Buyer shall make appropriate arrangements to cause the funds in the Trust Account to be disbursed in accordance with the Trust Agreement such that (i) all amounts payable to stockholders of Buyer’s ordinary shares shall be paid upon acceptance by the Buyer of such shares, (ii) the expenses to the third parties to which they are owed shall be paid, and (iii) the remaining monies in the Trust Account shall be disbursed to Buyer.

 

7.3          Filings . Except for those described in Section 8.9, before the Closing, Buyer shall make such notice and other filings and obtain any consents, approvals, or authorizations required by federal, state and foreign securities laws for Buyer to consummate the transactions contemplated by the Agreement and the Additional Agreements to which Buyer is named as a party.

 

7.4          Covenant of CIS Sponsor . For a period of 13 months following the Closing, the CIS Sponsor shall not sell short, hedge against, lend against, engage in day trading with respect to, or in any way manipulate, the securities of the Buyer, and shall not engage in any similar activity which has the effect of lowering the trading price of the Buyer’s securities. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, the CIS Sponsor is not prohibited from buying or selling the Buyer’s securities.

 

ARTICLE VIII
COVENANTS OF ALL PARTIES HERETO

 

The parties hereto covenant and agree that:

 

8.1          Confidentiality .

 

(a)         Except as otherwise required by law, prior to and after the Closing, neither party shall, without the prior written consent of the other party, or a person authorized thereby, disclose to any other Person or use (whether for the account of such party or any other party) any confidential information or proprietary work product of the other party or any client of the other party. In the event that a party believes that it is required to disclose any such confidential information pursuant to applicable Laws, such party shall give timely written notice to the other party so that the other party may have an opportunity to obtain a protective order or other appropriate relief. Each of the parties shall cooperate fully in any such action.

 

(b)         Except as required by Law, any information (except publicly available or freely usable material obtained from another source) respecting any party or its Affiliates will be kept in strict confidence by all other parties to this Agreement and their agents. Except as required by Law, none of the parties, nor any of their respective Affiliates, directors, officers, employees or agents will disclose the terms of the transactions contemplated hereunder or by any Additional Agreement at any time, currently, or on or after the Closing, regardless of whether the Closing takes place, except as required by Law or as necessary to their attorneys, accountants and professional advisors, in which instance such persons and any employees or agents shall be advised of the confidential nature of the terms of the transaction and shall themselves be required to keep such information confidential. Except as required by Law, each party shall retain all information obtained from the other and their legal counsel on a confidential basis except as necessary to their attorneys, accountants and professional advisors, in which instance such persons and any employees or agents of such party shall be advised of the confidential nature of the terms of the transaction and shall themselves be required by such party to keep such information confidential.

 

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8.2          Access to Information . From the date hereof until and including the Closing Date, each party shall, (a) continue to give to the other party, its legal counsel and other representatives full access to the offices, properties and, Books and Records during normal business hours, (b) furnish to the other party, its legal counsel and other representatives such information relating to the Business as such Persons may request and (c) upon reasonable notice, cause the employees, legal counsel, accountants and representatives of such party to cooperate with the other party in its investigation of the Business; provided that in exercising its rights under this Section 8.2, such party, its legal counsel and representatives shall not be permitted to interfere unreasonably with the conduct of the business of the other party or any of its Subsidiaries; provided further , that no investigation pursuant to this Section (or any investigation prior to the date hereof) shall affect any representation or warranty given by such party.

 

8.3          Injunctive Relief . If a party breaches, or threatens to commit a breach of, any of the respective covenants set forth in Sections 6.1(i), 6.1(vii), 6.1(xii), 6.1(xvi), 6.1(xviii), 7.1(a), 7.1(f), 7.1(i), 7.1(j), 7.1(k), 7.1(m), 7.1(n), 7.1(p), or 8.1 (the “ Restrictive Covenants ”), the other party shall have in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other rights and remedies available to such party by agreement (including those set forth in Section 11.1 hereof), under law or in equity, the right and remedy to have the Restrictive Covenants specifically enforced by any court having equity jurisdiction, all without the need to post a bond or any other security or to prove any amount of actual damage or that money damages would not provide an adequate remedy, it being acknowledged and agreed that any such breach or threatened breach will cause irreparable injury to the non-breaching party and that monetary damages will not provide adequate remedy to the non-breaching party.

 

8.4          Commercially Reasonable Efforts; Further Assurances . Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, each party shall use commercially reasonable efforts to take, or cause to be taken, all actions and to do, or cause to be done, all things necessary or desirable under applicable Laws, to consummate and implement expeditiously each of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

 

8.5          Notification of Certain Matters . Each of Buyer and the Company shall give prompt notice to the other (and, if in writing, furnish copies of) if any of the following occurs after the date of this Agreement: (i) there has been a material failure on the part of the party providing the notice to comply with or satisfy any covenant, condition or agreement to be complied with or satisfied by it hereunder; (ii) receipt of any notice or other communication in writing from any third party alleging that the consent of such third party is or may be required in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; (iii) receipt of any notice or other communication from any Authority in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; (iv) the discovery of any fact or circumstance that, or the occurrence or non-occurrence of any event the occurrence or non-occurrence of which, would reasonably be expected to cause or result in any of the conditions set forth in ARTICLE IX not being satisfied or the satisfaction of those conditions being materially delayed; or (v) the commencement or threat, in writing, of any Action against any party or any of its Affiliates, or any of their respective properties or assets, or, to the knowledge of the Company or Buyer, as applicable, any officer, director, partner, member or manager, in his or her capacity as such, of the Company or Buyer, as applicable, or any of their Affiliates with respect to the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.  No such notice to any party shall constitute an acknowledgement or admission by the party providing notice regarding whether or not any of the conditions to Closing or to the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby have been satisfied or in determining whether or not any of the representations, warranties or covenants contained in this Agreement have been breached.

 

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8.6          Tax Matters .

 

(a)         Elite shall prepare (or cause to be prepared) and file (or cause to be filed) on a timely basis (taking into account valid extensions of time to file) all Tax Returns of the Company and its Subsidiaries required to be filed by the Company and its Subsidiaries after the Closing Date for taxable periods ending on or before the Closing Date. Such Tax Returns shall be true, correct and complete, shall be prepared on a basis consistent with the similar Tax Returns for the immediately preceding taxable period, and shall not make, amend, revoke or terminate any Tax election or change any accounting practice or procedure without the prior written consent of the Buyer, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned. The cost of preparing such Tax Returns shall be borne by Elite. Elite shall give a copy of each such Tax Return to the Buyer with sufficient time prior to filing for its review and comment. Elite (prior to the Closing) and the Buyer (following the Closing) shall cause the Company and its Subsidiaries to cooperate in connection with the preparation and filing of such Tax Returns, to timely pay the Tax shown to be due thereon, and to furnish the Buyer proof of such payment. Elite shall not file (or permit the Company or any of its Subsidiaries to file) any amended Tax Return, including any carryback claim or other adjustment with respect to a Pre-Closing Period without the prior written consent of the Buyer.

 

(b)         Buyer shall prepare (or cause to be prepared) and file (or cause to be filed) on a timely basis (taking into account valid extensions of time to file) all Tax Returns of the Company and its Subsidiaries for taxable periods including the Closing Date but ending after the Closing Date. Any such Tax Returns for a period that includes the Closing Date shall be true, correct and complete in all material respects, shall be prepared on a basis consistent with the similar Tax Returns for the immediately preceding taxable period, and shall not make, amend, revoke or terminate any tax election or change any accounting practice or procedure without the prior consent of Elite, which consent shall not unreasonably be withheld, delayed or conditioned. Buyer shall deliver any such Tax Return to Elite for its review and comment at least thirty (30) days prior to the date on which such Tax Return is required to be filed and shall make such revisions to such tax Returns as are reasonably requested by Elite. If Elite disputes any item on such Tax Return, it shall notify the Buyer no later than ten (10) days from receipt of such tax Return of such disputed item (or items) and the basis for its objection and the Buyer and Elite shall act in good faith to resolve any such dispute prior to the date on which the relevant Tax Return is required to be filed. If the parties cannot resolve any disputed item, the item in question shall be resolved by an independent accounting firm mutually acceptable to the Buyer and Elite and the fees and expenses of such accounting firm shall be borne equally by the Buyer and Elite.

 

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(c)         Following the Closing, Elite may amend any Tax Return of the Company and its Subsidiaries for any taxable period ending on or before the Closing with consent of Buyer, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned. Buyer shall cause the Company and its Subsidiaries to cooperate in connection with the preparation and filing of such amended Tax Returns and any Tax Proceeding in connection therewith. The cost of preparing and filing such amended Tax Returns or participating in any such Tax proceeding shall be borne by Elite.

 

(d)         Following the Closing, the Buyer may amend any Tax Return of the Company and its Subsidiaries for any taxable period ending on or before the Closing to correct any errors, with the consent of Elite, which consent shall not unreasonably be withheld, delayed or conditioned. The cost of preparing and filing such amended Tax Returns shall be borne by the Buyer.

 

(e)         If, following the Closing, the Company or any Subsidiary receives any refund of or credit for Taxes attributable (or allocable thereto pursuant to subsection (8.6(h)) to periods ending on or prior to the Closing Date, the Buyer shall promptly deliver an equivalent amount to ELITE.

 

(f)         Buyer and Elite shall cooperate in (i) the preparation of all Tax Returns for any Tax periods; and (ii) the conduct of any Tax Proceeding for which one party could reasonably require the assistance of the other party in obtaining any necessary information.

 

(g)         Buyer shall retain (or cause the Company and its Subsidiaries to retain) all Books and Records with respect to Tax matters of the Company and its Subsidiaries for Pre-Closing Periods for at least seven (7) years following the Closing Date and to abide by all record retention agreements entered into by or with respect to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries with any Taxing Authority.

 

(h)         To the extent permitted by applicable Law, the parties shall elect (and shall cause the Company and its Subsidiaries to elect) to treat the taxable period that includes but does not end on the Closing Date with respect to any Tax of the Company and its Subsidiaries as ending at the close of the Closing Date, and shall take such steps as may be necessary therefor. For purposes of this Agreement, any Tax for a taxable period that includes but that does not end on the Closing Date shall be allocated between the Pre-Closing Period and the balance of the taxable period based on an interim closing of the books as of the end of the Closing Date; provided, however, that any real or personal property Tax, fixed dollar franchise Tax, any annual exemption amount or any other Tax other than a Tax based upon or related to income or receipts or imposed on a transactional basis shall be allocated based on the relative number of days in the Pre-Closing Period and the balance of the taxable period.

 

(i)         All sales, use, transfer and other similar Taxes imposed by a Taxing Authority with respect to any transaction contemplated by this Agreement shall be duly and timely paid by Elite. Elite shall duly and timely file all Tax Returns in connection with such Taxes. Elite shall give a copy of each such Tax Return to the Buyer for its review with sufficient time for comments prior to filing and shall give the Buyer a copy of such Tax Return promptly after filing, together with proof of payment of the Tax shown thereon to be due.

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8.7          Compliance with IPO Agreements . The Buyer shall comply with each of the agreements entered into in connection with the Buyer’s IPO. The Buyer shall use commercially reasonable efforts to have filed and have one or more registration statements declared effective by the SEC registering the exercise of the warrants issued as part of the Units sold in the Buyer’s IPO and registering for resale the securities, and the securities underlying such securities, of the Buyer outstanding immediately prior to the Buyer’s IPO, in each case within 6 months from the Closing Date.

 

8.8          Form 6-K.

 

(a)         Company Cooperation. The Company acknowledges that a substantial portion of the filings with the SEC and mailings to Buyer’s stockholders shall include disclosure regarding the Company and its management, operations and financial condition. Accordingly, the Company agrees to as promptly as reasonably practical provide Buyer with such information as shall be reasonably requested by Buyer for inclusion in a Report of Foreign Private Issuer on Form 6-K to be filed with the SEC, that is accurate in all material respects and complies as to form in all material respects with the requirements of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder and in addition the Company shall provide as soon as available to it the same financial and other information about the Company as is required under Regulation 14A of the Exchange Act regulating the solicitation of proxies even if such information is not required under applicable rules. The Company understands that such information shall be included in the Form 6-K described in this section. The Company shall make, and cause each Subsidiary to make, their managers, directors, officers and employees available to Buyer and its counsel in connection with the drafting of such filings and mailings and responding in a timely manner to comments from the SEC.

 

(b)         Other Information. None of the information supplied or to be supplied by the Company or Elite expressly for inclusion or incorporation by reference in the filings with the SEC or the mailings to Buyer’s stockholders will, at the date of filing or mailing, or any amendment thereto, as the case may be, contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they are made, not misleading (subject to the qualifications and limitations set forth in the materials provided by the Company and/or that is included in the SEC filings or mailings).

 

8.9          Registration of Buyer Common Stock . Buyer shall enter into a Registration Rights Agreement with the CIS Sponsor and any other such parties with the rights to require the Buyer to register any securities of the Buyer held by such parties under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, to terminate such demand registration rights and grant such parties piggyback registration rights, a form of which shall be mutually agreed upon by the parties prior to Closing (the “Registration Rights Agreement”).

 

8.10         Trust Account . The Buyer shall make appropriate arrangements to cause the funds in the Trust Account to be disbursed in accordance with the Trust Agreement and (i) all amounts payable to stockholders of Buyer Common Stock who shall have chosen to participate in the transaction and not withdrawn their shares of Buyer Common Stock as per the conditions of the Form 6-K upon acceptance by the Buyer of such shares, (ii) the expenses to the third parties to which they are owed, and (iii) the remaining monies in the Trust Account to Buyer.

 

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ARTICLE IX
CONDITIONS TO CLOSING

 

9.1          Condition to the Obligations of the Parties . The obligations of all of the parties to consummate the Closing are subject to the satisfaction of all the following conditions:

 

(b)         no provision of any applicable Law, and no Order shall prohibit or impose any condition on the consummation of the Closing,

 

(c)         there shall not be pending any Action brought by a third-party non-Affiliate to enjoin or otherwise restrict the consummation of the Closing,

 

(d)         holders of not less than (12.5%) of the IPO Equity Interests shall have agreed to convert to from Series A Equity Interests to Series C Equity Interests (each as defined in the Company’s Amended and Restated Articles of Association) in connection with the Closing.

 

(e)         All authorizations, approvals and permits required to be obtained from or made with any Authority in order to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall have been obtained or made.

 

(f)         No court, arbitrator or other Authority shall have issued any judgment, injunction, decree or order, or have pending before it a proceeding for the issuance of any thereof, and there shall not be any provision of any applicable Law restraining or prohibiting the consummation of the Closing, the ownership by Buyer of any of the Shares or the effective operation of the Business by the Company and its Subsidiaries after the Closing Date.

 

(g)         Each party shall have entered into and delivered a counterpart signature page of each Additional Agreement that is not required to be delivered pursuant to Section 9.2 or 9.3 hereof to which it is a party.

 

9.2          Conditions to Obligations of Buyer . The obligation of Buyer to consummate the Closing is subject to the satisfaction, or the waiver at Buyer’s sole and absolute discretion, of all the following further conditions:

 

(a)         The Company shall have duly performed in all material respects all of its obligations hereunder required to be performed by it at or prior to the Closing Date.

 

(b)         The representations and warranties contained in Sections 3.2, 3.5, 4.1 and 4.2 shall be true and correct in all respects (except for any de minimis inaccuracies therein) both when made and as of the Closing Date and all other representations and warranties of the Company and Elite contained in this Agreement and the Additional Agreements, disregarding all qualifications and exceptions contained therein relating to materiality or Material Adverse Effect, shall: (i) be true, correct and complete at and as of the date of this Agreement, or, (ii) if otherwise specified, when made or when deemed to have been made, and (iii) shall be true, correct and complete as of the Closing Date, in each case with only such exceptions as could not in the aggregate reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

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(c)         No Material Adverse Effect shall have occurred since the date of this Agreement.

 

(d)         Buyer shall have received a certificate signed by the Chief Executive Officer of the Company to the effect set forth in clauses (a) through (c) of this Section 9.2.

 

(e)         Buyer shall have received all documents it may reasonably request relating to the existence of the Company and its Subsidiaries and the authority of the Company to enter into and perform under this Agreement, all in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Buyer and its legal counsel, including (i) a copy of the certificate of incorporation or comparable document of formation of the Company and any of its Subsidiaries certified as of a recent date by the appropriate Authority of its jurisdiction of organization, (ii) copies of the Company’s and any of its Subsidiaries’ by-laws or comparable company organizational document of the Company and any of its Subsidiaries as effective on the date hereof; (iii) copies of resolutions duly adopted by the board of directors of the Company and by the unanimous vote or consent of Elite authorizing this Agreement, the Additional Agreements and the transaction contemplated hereby and thereby, (iv) a certificate of the Secretary of Elite and the Company certifying as to signatures of the officers executing this Agreement and any certificate or document to be delivered pursuant hereto, together with evidence of the incumbency of such Secretary, and (v) a recent good standing certificate regarding the Company and any of its Subsidiaries from the office of any appropriate Authority of each other jurisdiction in which the Company and any of its Subsidiaries are qualified to do business.

 

(f)         Buyer shall have received from the Elite Shareholders certificates representing the Equity Interests, duly endorsed in blank by the Elite Shareholders, or accompanied by stock powers duly executed in blank by the Elite Shareholders, with all necessary transfer Tax and other revenue stamps, acquired at the Elite Shareholders’s expense, affixed.

 

(g)         Buyer shall have received copies of all Company Consents (including the consents of the landlords under the Leases), in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Buyer, and no such Company Consent shall have been revoked.

 

(h)         Each party other than the Buyer and any Affiliates of the Buyer shall have entered into each of the Additional Agreements.

 

(i)         Buyer shall have received the Audited Financial Statements.

 

(j)         Buyer shall have received the Company Disclosure Schedules by no later than September 17, 2014 and shall have been satisfied, in the Buyer’s sole discretion, with the contents of such Company Disclosure Schedules.

 

9.3          Conditions to Obligations of the Company and Elite . The obligation of the Company and Elite to consummate the Closing is subject to the satisfaction, or the waiver at the Company and Elite sole and absolute discretion, of all the following further conditions:

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(a)         Buyer shall have performed in all material respects all of its obligations hereunder required to be performed by it at or prior to the Closing Date, and the representations and warranties of Buyer contained in this Agreement and in any certificate or other writing delivered by Buyer pursuant hereto, disregarding all qualifications and expectations contained therein relating to materiality and Material Adverse Effect shall be true and correct in all material respects at and as of the Closing Date, as if made at and as of such date.

 

(b)         The Buyer shall have duly performed in all material respects all of its obligations hereunder required to be performed by it at or prior to the Closing Date.

 

(c)         No Buyer Material Adverse Effect shall have occurred since the date of this Agreement.

 

(d)         The Company shall have received a certificate signed by the Chief Executive Officer of the Buyer to the effect set forth in clauses (a) through (c) of this Section 9.3.

 

(e)         Buyer shall have entered into and delivered a counterpart signature page to the Registration Rights Agreement.

 

(f)         Each party other than the Company, Elite and their Affiliates shall have entered into the Additional Agreements.

 

(g)         The Company shall have received all documents it may reasonably request relating to the existence of the Buyer and the authority to enter into and perform under this Agreement, all in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Company and its legal counsel, including (i) a copy of the certificate of incorporation or comparable document of formation of the Buyer certified as of a recent date by the appropriate Authority of its jurisdiction of organization, (ii) copies of the Buyer’s by-laws or comparable company organizational document of the Buyer as effective on the date hereof; (iii) copies of resolutions duly adopted by the board of directors of the Buyer authorizing this Agreement, the Additional Agreements and the transaction contemplated hereby and thereby, (iv) a certificate of the Secretary of the Buyer certifying as to signatures of the officers executing this Agreement and any certificate or document to be delivered pursuant hereto, together with evidence of the incumbency of such Secretary, and (v) a recent good standing certificate regarding the Buyer from the office of any appropriate Authority of each other jurisdiction in which the Buyer is qualified to do business.

 

(h)         Prior to the Closing Date, an application covering all shares of Buyer Common Stock, including the Escrow Shares, to be issued to the Elite Shareholders, shall have submitted for approval for listing on the Exchange, and the Buyer shall not have received any notification that the Exchange is contemplating terminating such listing.

 

(i)         Buyer shall have at least $5,000,000 in cash at the Closing, after payment of any and all expenses of Buyer incurred prior to the Closing Date.

 

(j)         The Company shall have received resignations of the directors and officers of Buyer and the officers and the Board of Directors of Buyer shall be constituted as set forth in the Voting Agreement immediately after the Closing.

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(k)         No holders of any securities of the Buyer or any rights exercisable for or convertible or exchangeable into securities of the Buyer have any “demand” right to require the Buyer to register any such securities of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

ARTICLE X
INDEMNIFICATION

 

10.1         Indemnification Obligation of the Company . The Company shall indemnify and hold harmless Buyer, and its members, managers, partners, directors, officers, employees, stockholders, attorneys and agents and permitted assignees (the “ Buyer Indemnitees ”), against and in respect of any and all out-of-pocket loss, liability, claim (including claims by third parties), cost (including reasonable attorneys’ fees), judgment, damage or expense, but excluding consequential, incidental and punitive damages; any loss of future revenue, income or profits; loss of business reputation or opportunity; or multiples of earnings damages, other than any such damages or losses paid to any third party pursuant to a judgment awarded by a court of competent jurisdiction or a final arbitration award in respect of a third party claim (all of the foregoing collectively, “ Losses ”) incurred or sustained by any Buyer Indemnitee as a result of or in connection with any breach or inaccuracy of any of the representations, warranties, or covenants of the Company contained in this Agreement; provided, however, that the Buyer Indemnitees shall not be entitled to indemnification pursuant to this Section 10.1 unless and until the aggregate amount of Losses to the Buyer Indemnitees equals at least $100,000 (the “ Basket ”), at which time, subject to the limitations set forth in Section 10.4, the Buyer Indemnitees shall be entitled to indemnification for the total amount of such Losses without regard to the Basket.

 

10.2         Indemnification Obligation of Buyer. Buyer shall indemnify and hold harmless Elite, the Company and each of their respective members, managers, partners, directors, officers, employees, stockholders, attorneys and agents and permitted assignees (the “Elite Indemnitees”) against and in respect of any and all Losses incurred or sustained by the Elite Indemnitees as a result of any breach or inaccuracy of any of the representations, warranties or covenants of Buyer contained in this Agreement. The maximum aggregate liability of the Buyer to the Elite Indemnitees with respect to Losses pursuant to this Section 10.3 shall not exceed $1,000,000; provided, however, the Elite Indemnitees shall not be entitled to indemnification pursuant to this Section 10.3 unless and until the aggregate amount of Losses to the Elite Indemnitees equals at least the Basket, at which time, subject to the aggregate liability noted above and Section 10.4, the Elite Indemnitees shall be entitled to indemnification for the total amount of such Losses without regard to the Basket.

 

10.3         Limitations on Indemnification. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth herein, the parties rights to indemnification hereunder are subject to the following limitations:

 

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(a)         The maximum aggregate liability of the Company and Elite to the Buyer Indemnitees with respect to Losses pursuant to Sections 10.1 and 10.2 and the Buyer Indemnitees’ sole source of indemnification payments from the Company and Elite pursuant to Sections 10.1 and 10.2 shall be claims against the Escrow Shares in accordance with this Agreement and the Escrow Agreement (except for such Losses incurred or sustained by any Buyer Indemnitee as a result of or in connection with any breach by the Company of those covenants set forth in Section 6.9, in which case the liability of the Company to the Buyer Indemnitees for such Losses shall be $5,000,000, which amount shall be payable in cash). The amount of indemnification obligations of Company and Elite as set forth in this ARTICLE X shall be the maximum amount of indemnification obligations set forth hereunder, and the Buyer Indemnitees shall not be entitled to a rescission of this Agreement (or any Additional Agreements) or any further indemnification rights or claims of any nature whatsoever, all of which are hereby expressly waived by Buyer on behalf of Buyer and all other Buyer Indemnitees to the fullest extent permitted under applicable Law. Buyer Indemnitees shall be entitled to only a single recovery for all Losses that arise in connection with the matter giving rise to a breach of representation, warranty or covenant, even if such matter shall involve breaches of multiple representations, warranties and covenants. Each share of Buyer Common Stock distributed from the Escrow Shares in satisfaction of an indemnity claim for Losses pursuant to this ARTICLE X shall be deemed to satisfy an amount of Losses equal to $10.40. Any fractional shares will be rounded to the nearest whole share.

 

(b)         Any claim for indemnification hereunder may not be pursued and is hereby irrevocably waived upon and after the Expiration Date.

 

(c)         The Company and Elite may only seek indemnification hereunder against Buyer and Buyer may only seek indemnification hereunder against the Company and Elite. The parties hereby irrevocably waive in perpetuity any and all claims for indemnification hereunder against the officers, directors, members, and shareholders of the parties hereto and all other Affiliates of such parties, except as expressly set forth herein.

 

(d)         The amount of any Losses subject to indemnification pursuant to Section 10.1 or of any claim therefor shall be calculated net of any Tax Benefit inuring to the Buyer, the Company or any of their respective subsidiaries or Affiliates on account of such Losses and any insurance proceeds received or receivable by the Buyer, the Company or any of their respective subsidiaries or Affiliates on account of such Losses.

 

10.4         Indemnification Procedures; Defense of Third-Party Claims . Any Buyer Indemnitees or Elite Indemnitees making a claim for indemnification under Section 10.1, 10.2 or 10.3 (an “ Indemnified Party “) shall promptly notify the indemnifying party (the “ Indemnifying Party ”) in writing of any pending or threatened claim or demand that the Indemnified Party has determined has given or would reasonably be expected to give rise to such right of indemnification (including a pending or threatened claim or demand asserted by a third party against the Indemnified Party, such claim being a “ Third-Party Claim “), describing in reasonable detail the facts and circumstances with respect to the subject matter of such claim or demand; provided that the failure to provide such notice shall not release the Indemnifying Party from any of its obligations under this Section 10.5 except to the extent the Indemnifying Party is prejudiced by such failure, it being agreed that notices for claims in respect of a breach of a representation, warranty, covenant or agreement must be delivered prior to the Expiration Date.

 

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(a)         Upon receipt of a notice of a Third-Party Claim for indemnity from an Indemnified Party pursuant to Section 10.1, 10.2 or 10.3, the Indemnifying Party shall be entitled, by notice to the Indemnified Party delivered within twenty (20) Business Days of the receipt of notice of such Third-Party Claim, to assume the defense and control of such Third-Party Claim; provided that (i) the Indemnifying Party shall allow the Indemnified Party a reasonable opportunity to participate in the defense of such Third-Party Claim with its own counsel and at its own expense and (ii) the Indemnifying Party shall pay the fees and expenses of one (1) counsel (plus local counsel, if required) of the Indemnified Party in the event that the Third-Party Claim of which the Indemnifying Party seeks to assume control (A) involves criminal allegations against the Indemnified Party, or (B) involves a claim that, in the good faith judgment of the Indemnified Party, is inappropriate for joint representation because of an actual conflict of interest between the Indemnified Party and the Indemnifying Party with respect to such Third-Party Claim. Such assumption of the conduct and control of the settlement or defense shall not be deemed to be an admission or assumption of liability by the Indemnifying Party. If the Indemnifying Party does not assume the defense and control of any Third-Party Claim pursuant to this Section 10.6, the Indemnified Party shall be entitled to assume and control such defense, but the Indemnifying Party may nonetheless participate in the defense of such Third-Party Claim with its own counsel and at its own expense. Elite or the Buyer, as the case may be, shall, and shall cause each of its Affiliates and representatives to, reasonably cooperate with the Indemnifying Party in the defense of any Third-Party Claim, including by furnishing books and records, personnel and witnesses, as appropriate for any defense of such Third-Party Claim. If the Indemnifying Party has assumed the defense and control of a Third-Party Claim, it shall be authorized to consent to a settlement or compromise of, or the entry of any judgment arising from, any Third-Party Claim, in its sole discretion and without the consent of any Indemnified Party; provided , that such compromise, settlement or judgment does not involve any finding or admission of any violation of Law or admission of any wrongdoing by any Indemnified Party. No Indemnified Party shall consent to the entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement or compromise with respect to a Third-Party Claim without the prior written consent of the Indemnifying Party.

 

10.5         Payment of Indemnification . Any payments by Elite or the Company to a Buyer Indemnitee will be treated as an adjustment to the Purchase Price.

 

10.6         Survival of Indemnification Rights . The representations and warranties of the Company, Elite and Buyer shall survive until the date that is twelve months following the Closing (the “ Expiration Date ”).

 

10.7         Exclusive Remedy . The rights of the parties for indemnification relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby shall be strictly limited to those contained in this ARTICLE X, and, except as specifically set forth in Section 12.1(b) such indemnification rights shall be the exclusive remedies of the parties with respect to any matter arising under or in connection with this Agreement. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable Law, the parties hereby waive all other rights and remedies with respect to any matter arising under or in connection with this Agreement, whether under any applicable Law, at common law or otherwise. Neither the Company, nor Elite, nor any of their respective Affiliates, successors or permitted assigns, makes any representation, warranty or covenant to Buyer or any of its Affiliates, successors or permitted assigns, except as set forth in this Agreement. Consequently, neither Buyer nor any of its Affiliates, successors or permitted assigns may bring or otherwise maintain any claim, action or remedy against the Company or Elite or any of their respective Affiliates, successors or permitted assigns, and no recourse shall be brought against any of them, by virtue of any claim or allegation of any representation, warranty or covenant not set forth in this Agreement.

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ARTICLE XI
DISPUTE RESOLUTION

 

11.1         Arbitration .

 

(a)         The parties shall promptly submit any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or any Additional Agreement (including with respect to the meaning, effect, validity, termination, interpretation, performance, or enforcement of this Agreement or any Additional Agreement) or any alleged breach thereof (including any action in tort, contract, equity, or otherwise), to binding arbitration before one arbitrator (“ Arbitrator ”), shall be binding, final and non-appealable and not subject to this Section 11.1. The parties agree that binding arbitration shall be the sole means of resolving any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to this Agreement or any Additional Agreement (including with respect to the meaning, effect, validity, termination, interpretation, performance or enforcement of this Agreement or any Additional Agreement) or any alleged breach thereof (including any claim in tort, contract, equity, or otherwise).

 

(b)         If the parties cannot agree upon the Arbitrator, the Arbitrator shall be selected by the New York, New York chapter head of the American Arbitration Association upon the written request of either side. The Arbitrator shall be selected within thirty (30) days of such written request.

 

(c)         The laws of the State of New York shall apply to any arbitration hereunder. In any arbitration hereunder, this Agreement and any agreement contemplated hereby shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York applicable to a contract negotiated, signed, and wholly to be performed in the State of New York, which laws the Arbitrator shall apply in rendering his decision. The Arbitrator shall issue a written decision, setting forth findings of fact and conclusions of law, within sixty (60) days after he shall have been selected. The Arbitrator shall have no authority to award punitive or other exemplary damages.

 

(d)         The arbitration shall be held in New York, New York in accordance with and under then-current provisions of the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except as otherwise provided herein.

 

(e)         On application to the Arbitrator, any party shall have rights to discovery to the same extent as would be provided under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and the Federal Rules of Evidence shall apply to any arbitration under this Agreement; provided, however, that the Arbitrator shall limit any discovery or evidence such that his decision shall be rendered within the period referred to in Section 11.1(c).

 

(f)         The Arbitrator may, at his discretion and at the expense of the parties who will bear the cost of the arbitration, employ experts to assist him in his determinations.

 

(g)         The costs of the arbitration proceeding and any proceeding in court to confirm any arbitration award or to obtain relief as provided in Section 8.3, as applicable (including actual attorneys’ fees and costs), shall be borne by the unsuccessful party and shall be awarded as part of the Arbitrator’s decision, unless the Arbitrator shall otherwise allocate such costs in such decision. The determination of the Arbitrator shall be final and binding upon the parties and not subject to appeal.

 

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(h)         Any judgment upon any award rendered by the Arbitrator may be entered in and enforced by any court of competent jurisdiction. The parties expressly consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts (Federal and state) in New York, New York to enforce any award of the Arbitrator or to render any provisional, temporary, or injunctive relief in connection with or in aid of the Arbitration. The parties expressly consent to the personal and subject matter jurisdiction of the Arbitrator to arbitrate any and all matters to be submitted to arbitration hereunder. None of the parties hereto shall challenge any arbitration hereunder on the grounds that any party necessary to such arbitration (including the parties hereto) shall have been absent from such arbitration for any reason, including that such party shall have been the subject of any bankruptcy, reorganization, or insolvency proceeding.

 

(i)         The parties shall indemnify the Arbitrator and any experts employed by the Arbitrator and hold them harmless from and against any claim or demand arising out of any arbitration under this Agreement or any agreement contemplated hereby, unless resulting from the willful misconduct of the person indemnified.

 

(j)         This arbitration section shall survive the termination of this Agreement and any agreement contemplated hereby.

 

11.2         Waiver of Jury Trial; Exemplary Damages .

 

(a)         THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT HEREBY KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY AND IRREVOCABLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT EACH SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION OF ANY KIND OR NATURE, IN ANY COURT IN WHICH AN ACTION MAY BE COMMENCED, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY ADDITIONAL AGREEMENT, OR BY REASON OF ANY OTHER CAUSE OR DISPUTE WHATSOEVER BETWEEN OR AMONG ANY OF THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT OF ANY KIND OR NATURE. NO PARTY SHALL BE AWARDED PUNITIVE OR OTHER EXEMPLARY DAMAGES RESPECTING ANY DISPUTE ARISING UNDER THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY ADDITIONAL AGREEMENT.

 

(b)         Each of the parties to this Agreement acknowledge that each has been represented in connection with the signing of this waiver by independent legal counsel selected by the respective party and that such party has discussed the legal consequences and import of this waiver with legal counsel. Each of the parties to this Agreement further acknowledge that each has read and understands the meaning of this waiver and grants this waiver knowingly, voluntarily, without duress and only after consideration of the consequences of this waiver with legal counsel.

 

11.3         Attorneys’ Fees . The unsuccessful party to any Action arising out of this Agreement that is not resolved by arbitration under Section 11.1 shall pay to the prevailing party all attorneys’ fees and costs actually incurred by the prevailing party, in addition to any other relief to which it may be entitled. As used in this Section 11.3 and elsewhere in this Agreement, “actual attorneys’ fees” or “attorneys’ fees actually incurred” means the full and actual cost of any legal services actually performed in connection with the matter for which such fees are sought, calculated on the basis of the usual fees charged by the attorneys performing such services, and shall not be limited to “reasonable attorneys’ fees” as that term may be defined in statutory or decisional authority.

 

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ARTICLE XII
TERMINATION

 

12.1         Termination Without Default; Termination Fee . In the event that the Closing of the transactions contemplated hereunder has not occurred by September 21, 2014 (the “ Outside Closing Date ”), the Company, Elite or the Buyer shall have the right, at its sole option, to terminate this Agreement without liability to the other parties hereto. Such right may be exercised by the Company, Elite or the Buyer, as the case may be, giving written notice to the other parties hereto at any time after the Outside Closing Date. In the event this Agreement is terminated pursuant to this Section 12.1(a), each party shall be responsible for paying all of its own expenses.

 

12.2         Termination Upon Default .

 

(a)         Buyer may terminate this Agreement by giving notice to Elite on or prior to the Closing Date, without prejudice to any rights or obligations Buyer may have, if the Company or Elite shall have materially breached any of its covenants, agreements, representations, and warranties contained herein to be performed on or prior to the Closing Date.

 

(b)         Elite may terminate this Agreement by giving notice to Buyer, without prejudice to any rights or obligations the Company or Elite may have, if Buyer shall have materially breached any of its covenants, agreements, representations, and warranties contained herein to be performed on or prior to the Closing Date.

 

12.3         Survival . The provisions of this ARTICLE XIII shall survive any termination hereof pursuant to Article XII.

 

ARTICLE XIII
MISCELLANEOUS

 

13.1         Notices . Any notice hereunder shall be sent in writing, addressed as specified below, and shall be deemed given: (a) if by hand or recognized courier service, by 4:00PM on a business day, addressee’s day and time, on the date of delivery, and otherwise on the first business day after such delivery; (b) if by fax or email, on the date that transmission is confirmed electronically, if by 4:00PM on a business day, addressee’s day and time, and otherwise on the first business day after the date of such confirmation; or (c) five days after mailing by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested. Notices shall be addressed to the respective parties as follows (excluding telephone numbers, which are for convenience only), or to such other address as a party shall specify to the others in accordance with these notice provisions:

 

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if to Buyer or the Company (following the Closing), to:

 

CIS Acquisition Ltd.
89 Udaltsova Street, Suite 84

Moscow, Russia 119607

Attention: Kyle Shostak
Email: kyle.shostak@cisacquisition.com

 

with a copy to (which shall not constitute notice):

Loeb & Loeb LLP
345 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10154
Attention: Mitchell S. Nussbaum, Esq.
Telecopy: 212.504.3013

 

if to Elite, or the Company (prior to the Closing):

 

Elite Ride Limited

16 Kaifada Road

Danyang, Jiangsu, China

Attention: Xin Chao

Fax +86 511 8692 0003

 

Delta Advanced Materials Limited

16 Kaifada Road

Danyang, Jiangsu, China

Attention: Xin Chao

Fax +86 511 8692 0003

 

with a copy to (which shall not constitute notice):

 

Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP

61 Broadway, 32 nd Floor

New York, New York 10006

Attention: Richard A. Friedman, Esq.

Telecopy: (212) 930-9725

 

13.2         Amendments; No Waivers; Remedies .

 

(a)         This Agreement cannot be amended, except by a writing signed by each party, or terminated orally or by course of conduct. No provision hereof can be waived, except by a writing signed by the party against whom such waiver is to be enforced, and any such waiver shall apply only in the particular instance in which such waiver shall have been given.

 

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(b)         Neither any failure or delay in exercising any right or remedy hereunder or in requiring satisfaction of any condition herein nor any course of dealing shall constitute a waiver of or prevent any party from enforcing any right or remedy or from requiring satisfaction of any condition. No notice to or demand on a party waives or otherwise affects any obligation of that party or impairs any right of the party giving such notice or making such demand, including any right to take any action without notice or demand not otherwise required by this Agreement. No exercise of any right or remedy with respect to a breach of this Agreement shall preclude exercise of any other right or remedy, as appropriate to make the aggrieved party whole with respect to such breach, or subsequent exercise of any right or remedy with respect to any other breach.

 

(c)         Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, no statement herein of any right or remedy shall impair any other right or remedy stated herein or that otherwise may be available.

 

(d)         Notwithstanding anything else contained herein, neither shall any party seek, nor shall any party be liable for, punitive or exemplary damages, under any tort, contract, equity, or other legal theory, with respect to any breach (or alleged breach) of this Agreement or any provision hereof or any matter otherwise relating hereto or arising in connection herewith.

 

13.3         Arms’ length bargaining; no presumption against drafter . This Agreement has been negotiated at arms-length by parties of equal bargaining strength, each represented by counsel or having had but declined the opportunity to be represented by counsel and having participated in the drafting of this Agreement. This Agreement creates no fiduciary or other special relationship between the parties, and no such relationship otherwise exists. No presumption in favor of or against any party in the construction or interpretation of this Agreement or any provision hereof shall be made based upon which Person might have drafted this Agreement or such provision.

 

13.4         Publicity . Except as required by law, the parties agree that neither they nor their agents shall issue any press release or make any other public disclosure concerning the transactions contemplated hereunder without the prior approval of the other party hereto.

 

13.5         Expenses . Except as otherwise expressly set forth herein, all costs and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby shall be paid by the party incurring such cost or expense.

 

13.6         No Assignment or Delegation . No party may assign any right or delegate any obligation hereunder, including by merger, consolidation, operation of law, or otherwise, without the written consent of the other party. Any purported assignment or delegation without such consent shall be void, in addition to constituting a material breach of this Agreement.

 

13.7         Governing Law . This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to the conflict of laws principles thereof.

 

13.8         Counterparts; facsimile signatures . This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original, but all of which shall constitute one agreement. This Agreement shall become effective upon delivery to each party of an executed counterpart or the earlier delivery to each party of original, photocopied, or electronically transmitted signature pages that together (but need not individually) bear the signatures of all other parties.

 

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13.9         Entire Agreement . This Agreement together with the Additional Agreements, sets forth the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings and agreements related thereto (whether written or oral), all of which are merged herein. No provision of this Agreement or any Additional Agreement may be explained or qualified by any agreement, negotiations, understanding, discussion, conduct or course of conduct or by any trade usage. Except as otherwise expressly stated herein or any Additional Agreement, there is no condition precedent to the effectiveness of any provision hereof or thereof. No party has relied on any representation from, warranty or agreement of any person in entering into this Agreement, prior or contemporaneous or any Additional Agreement, except those expressly stated herein or therein.

 

13.10       Severability . A determination by a court or other legal authority that any provision that is not of the essence of this Agreement is legally invalid shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision hereof. The parties shall cooperate in good faith to substitute (or cause such court or other legal authority to substitute) for any provision so held to be invalid a valid provision, as alike in substance to such invalid provision as is lawful.

 

13.11       Construction of certain terms and references; captions . In this Agreement:

 

(a)         References to particular sections and subsections, schedules, and exhibits not otherwise specified are cross-references to sections and subsections, schedules, and exhibits of this Agreement.

 

(b)         The words “herein,” “hereof,” “hereunder,” and words of similar import refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement, and, unless the context requires otherwise, “party” means a party signatory hereto.

 

(c)         Any use of the singular or plural, or the masculine, feminine, or neuter gender, includes the others, unless the context otherwise requires; “including” means “including without limitation;” “or” means “and/or;” “any” means “any one, more than one, or all;” and, unless otherwise specified, any financial or accounting term has the meaning of the term under United States generally accepted accounting principles as consistently applied heretofore by party.

 

(d)         Unless otherwise specified, any reference to any agreement (including this Agreement), instrument, or other document includes all schedules, exhibits, or other attachments referred to therein, and any reference to a statute or other law includes any rule, regulation, ordinance, or the like promulgated thereunder, in each case, as amended, restated, supplemented, or otherwise modified from time to time. Any reference to a numbered schedule means the same-numbered section of the disclosure schedule.

 

(e)         If any action is required to be taken or notice is required to be given within a specified number of days following a specific date or event, the day of such date or event is not counted in determining the last day for such action or notice. If any action is required to be taken or notice is required to be given on or before a particular day which is not a Business Day, such action or notice shall be considered timely if it is taken or given on or before the next Business Day.

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(f)         Captions are not a part of this Agreement, but are included for convenience, only.

 

(g)         For the avoidance of any doubt, all references in this Agreement to “the knowledge or best knowledge of the Company” or similar terms shall be deemed to include the actual knowledge of Mr. Xin Chao and Mr. Richard Yan.

 

13.12       Further Assurances . Each party shall execute and deliver such documents and take such action, as may reasonably be considered within the scope of such party’s obligations hereunder, necessary to effectuate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

 

13.13       Third Party Beneficiaries . Neither this Agreement nor any provision hereof confers any benefit or right upon or may be enforced by any Person not a signatory hereto.

 

13.14       Waiver . Reference is made to the final prospectus of the Buyer, dated December 18, 2012 (the “ Prospectus ”). The Company and Elite have read the Prospectus and understand that the Buyer has established the Trust Account for the benefit of the public stockholders of the Buyer and the underwriters of the IPO pursuant to the Trust Agreement and that, except for a portion of the interest earned on the amounts held in the Trust Account, the Buyer may disburse monies from the Trust Account only for the purposes set forth in the Trust Agreement. For and in consideration of the Buyer agreeing to enter into this Agreement with the other parties hereto, Elite and the Company each hereby agrees that it does not have any right, title, interest or claim of any kind in or to any monies in the Trust Account and hereby agrees that it will not seek recourse against the Trust Account for any claim it may have in the future as a result of, or arising out of, any negotiations, contracts or agreements with the Buyer. This Section 13.14 shall not limit any covenant or agreement of the parties that by its terms contemplates performance after the Closing.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Buyer, the Company and Elite have caused this Agreement to be duly executed by their respective authorized officers and Elite have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.

 

BUYER:    
  CIS ACQUISITION LTD.
     
  By: /s/ Kyle Shostak
    Name:Kyle Shostak
    Title: Director
ELITE:    
  ELITE RIDE LIMITED
     
  By: /s/ Chao Xin
    Name: Chao Xin
    Title: Chief Executive Officer and Chairman
COMPANY:    
  DELTA ADVANCED MATERIALS LIMITED
     
  By: /s/ Chao Xin
    Name: Chao Xin
    Title: Chief Executive Officer and Chairman

 

CIS Sponsor, only with respect to Section 7.4:
 
  CIS ACQUISITION HOLDING CO. LTD.
     
  By: /s/ Taras Vaznhov
    Name: Taras Vaznhov
    Title:  Director
     
  /s/ Kyle Shostak
  Kyle Shostak

 

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 SHAREHOLDERS:

   
     
  MASTER KINGDOM HOLDINGS LTD.
     
  By: /s/ Chao Xin
    Name: Chao Xin
     
     
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EXHIBIT A

 

EARNOUT

 

An aggregate of 1,500,000 shares of ordinary shares of the Buyer shall be issued to the Elite Shareholders as indicated on Schedule I . The determination of whether or not the targets are achieved shall be based on the Company’s audited financial statements applicable period.

 

a. 500,000 shares shall be issued based if the Company achieves Adjusted Net Income of at least $8 million for the period starting July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015.

 

b. 500,000 shares shall be issued if the combined company achieves Adjusted Net Income of at least $9.2 million for the period starting July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016.

 

c. 500,000 shares shall be issued based if the combined company achieves Adjusted Net Income of at least $10.6 million for the period starting July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017.

 

d. For purposes of this Agreement “Adjusted Net Income” shall be defined as the Net Income of the Company plus Interest expense and non-cash derivative expenses related to the restructuring of investments from the Prior PE Investors plus/minus and loss/income derived from or attributable to the exercise of the CIS Warrants and the exercise of any further rights granted to the CIS Sponsor and the Company as a result of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

 

e. During the 13 months post-Closing, all material acquisitions made by the post-merger company must be accretive to post-merger company earnings, i.e. the price/earnings paid by the post-merger company for an acquisition target must be lower than the price/earnings of the post-merger company on the date of such acquisition. A “material acquisition” is an acquisition that would, when comparing the most recent annual financial statements of each company, result in a change of 5% or more to the Company’s revenue, net income, total liabilities or total assets. To be “accretive”, an acquisition must be acquired at a P/E ratio that is at a 20% discount to the P/E ratio at which the Company is trading (based on the last sales price) on the day prior to the date that the definitive agreement for the acquisition is signed.

 

The foregoing targets are to be met on an all-or-nothing basis, and there shall be no partial awards.

 

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Exhibit 99.2

 

CIS Acqusition Ltd.

Index to Financial Statements

 

  Page No.
CIS Acquisition Ltd. for the Year Ended October 31, 2013  
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm F-1
Balance Sheets as of October 31, 2013 and 2012 F-2
Statements of Operations for the Year Ended October 31, 2013
and for the Period November 28, 2011 (Inception) Through October 31, 2012
and for the Period November 28, 2011 (Inception) Through October 31, 2013
F-3
Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the Period from November 28, 2011 (Inception) through October 31, 2013 F-4
Statements of Cash Flows for the Year Ended October 31, 2013
and for the Period November 28, 2011 (Inception) Through October 31, 2012
and for the Period November 28, 2011 (Inception) Through October 31, 2013
F-5
Notes to Financial Statements F-6
   
CIS Acquisition Ltd. for the Six Months Ended April 30, 2014 (Unaudited)  
Balance Sheet as of April 30, 2014 F-18
Statements of Operations for the Six Months Ended April 30, 2014 and 2013 F-19
Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the Six Months Ended April 30, 2014 F-20
Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended April 30, 2014 and 2013 F-21
Notes to Financial Statements F-22

 

 

 
 

  

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders

of CIS Acquisition Ltd.

 

We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of CIS Acquisition Ltd. (a company in the development stage) (the “Company”) as of October 31, 2013 and 2012, and the related statements of operations, changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows for the year ended October 31, 2013, for the period from November 28, 2011 (inception) through October 31, 2012 and for the period from November 28, 2011 (inception) through October 31, 2013.  These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. 

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement.  The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.  We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. 

 

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of CIS Acquisition Ltd. (a company in the development stage), as of October 31, 2013 and 2012, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year ended October 31, 2013, for the period from November 28, 2011 (inception) through October 31, 2012 and for the period from November 28, 2011 (inception) through October 31, 2013, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern.  As discussed in Note 1, the Company has no present revenue and the Company’s cash and working capital as of October 31, 2013, are not sufficient to complete its planned activities through June 21, 2014, the date the Company is required to liquidate if it is unable to complete an acquisition transaction, which date may be extended to September 21, 2014 in certain circumstances.  These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.  Management’s plans regarding these matters are also described in Note 1.  The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

 

/s/ Marcum LLP

 

Marcum LLP

New York, NY

March 17, 2014

 

F- 1
 

 

CIS Acquisition Ltd.

(A Company in the Development Stage)

BALANCE SHEETS

 

    As of October 31,  
    2013     2012  
ASSETS                
Current Assets:                
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 135,659     $ 32,438  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets     69,000       -  
Total current assets     204,659       32,438  
                 
Deferred offering costs     -       342,344  
Restricted investments and cash equivalents held in Trust Account     41,614,621       -  
Total assets   $ 41,819,280     $ 374,782  
                 
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE SHARES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY                
Current liabilities:                
Notes payable to shareholder   $ -     $ 322,155  
Accrued offering costs     -       32,500  
Accrued expenses     59,440       -  
Total current liabilities     59,440       354,655  
                 
Warrant liability     3,230,000       -  
Total liabilities     3,289,440       354,655  
                 
Commitments and contingencies:                
                 
Class A shares, subject to possible redemption or tender, 3,500,000 and 0 shares at redemption value     36,400,000       -  
                 
Shareholders’ Equity                
Preferred shares, $0.0001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding     -       -  
Class A shares, $0.0001 par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized; 1,636,000 and 0 shares issued and outstanding (excluding 3,500,000 and 0 Class A shares subject to possible redemption or tender) at October 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively     164       -  
Class B shares, $0.0001 par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding     -       -  
Class C shares, $0.0001 par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding     -       -  
Ordinary shares $0.0001 per share; 75,000,000 shares authorized; 0 and 1,090,000  shares issued and outstanding at October 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively (1)(2)     -       109  
Additional paid in capital     5,563,747       24,891  
Deficit accumulated during the development stage     (3,434,071 )     (4,873 )
Total shareholders’ equity     2,129,840       20,127  
                 
Total liabilities, redeemable common share and shareholders’ equity   $ 41,819,280     $ 374,782  

 

(1) At October 31, 2012, ordinary shares outstanding included an aggregate of 90,000 ordinary shares held by the founders that were subject to redemption if the underwriters’ over-allotment option was not exercised in full. Such 90,000 ordinary shares became Class A shares upon the closing of the Public Offering and were redeemed for no consideration on March 18, 2013 because the underwriters over-allotment option expired unexercised on that date.

 

(2) Share amounts have been retroactively restated to reflect the effect of the contribution of an aggregate of 75,000 ordinary shares to the Company’s capital at no cost to the Company and the subsequent cancellation of such shares on November 30, 2012 and the contribution of an aggregate of 272,500 ordinary shares to the Company’s capital at no cost to the Company and the subsequent cancellation of such shares on December 14, 2012.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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CIS Acquisition Ltd.

(A Company in the Development Stage)

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

  

    For the Year Ended
October 31, 2013
    For the Period
November 28, 2011
(Inception) Through
October 31, 2012
    For the Period
November 28, 2011
(Inception) 
Through 
October 31, 2013
 
                         
Formation and operating costs                        
Legal and professional fees   $ 95,252     $ 4,873     $ 100,125  
Office expense – related party     75,000       -       75,000  
General and administrative expenses     43,567       -       43,567  
                         
Loss from operations     (213,819 )     (4,873 )     (218,692 )
                         
Change in fair value of warrants     (3,230,000 )     -       (3,230,000 )
Interest income     14,621       -       14,621  
Net loss   $ (3,429,198 )   $ (4,873 )   $ (3,434,071 )
                         
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted (1)(2)     1,548,877       1,000,000          
Basic and diluted net loss per common share   $ (2.21 )   $ (0.00 )        

 

(1) Excludes an aggregate of 90,000 ordinary shares held by the founders that were subject to redemption to the extent the underwriters’ over-allotment option was not exercised in full. Such shares became Class A Shares upon closing of the Public Offering and were redeemed for no consideration on March 18, 2013.

 

(2) Share amounts have been retroactively restated to reflect the effect of the contribution of an aggregate of 75,000 ordinary shares to the Company’s capital at no cost to the Company and the subsequent cancellation of such shares on November 30, 2012 and the contribution of an aggregate of 272,500 ordinary shares to the Company’s capital at no cost to the Company and the subsequent cancellation of such shares on December 14, 2012.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

F- 3
 

 

CIS Acquisition Ltd.

(A Company in the Development Stage)

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

For the Period from November 28, 2011 (Inception) through October 31, 2013

 

    Ordinary Shares     Class A Shares     Additional
Paid-in
    Deficit
Accumulated
During the
 Development
    Total
Shareholders’
 
    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Capital     Stage     Equity  
                                           
Balance, November 28, 2011 (inception)     -     $ -       -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
                                                         
Sale of ordinary shares on November 28, 2011, at $0.0001 per share     38       -       -       -       -       -       -  
                                                         
Sale of ordinary shares on February 13, 2012, at approximately $0.0087 per share     1,089,962       109       -       -       24,891       -       25,000  
                                                         
Net loss for the period from November 28, 2011 (inception) through October 31, 2012     -       -       -       -       -       (4,873 )     (4,873 )
                                                         
Balance, October 31, 2012     1,090,000     $ 109       -     $ -     $ 24,891     $ (4,873 )   $ 20,127  
                                                         
Exchange of founders’ Ordinary Shares for Class A shares     (1,090,000 )     (109 )     1,090,000       109       -       -       -  
                                                         
Sale of 4,000,000 units on December 21, 2012 at $10.00 per unit, net of underwriters’ discount and offering costs     -       -       4,000,000       400       38,560,791       -       38,561,191  
                                                         
Sale of 4,500,000 warrants on December 21, 2012 at $0.75 per warrant in a private placement     -       -       -       -       3,375,000       -       3,375,000  
                                                         
Sale of 136,000 Class A shares on December 21, 2012 at approximately $0.02 per share, to the underwriters     -       -       136,000       14       2,706       -       2,720  
                                                         
Forfeiture of Founders’ Shares in connection with the option underwriters’ election to not exercise their over-allotment  on March 18, 2013     -       -       (90,000 )     (9 )     9       -       -  
                                                         
Net proceeds subject to possible redemption of 3,500,000 shares at redemption value (1)     -       -       (3,500,000 )     (350 )     (36,399,650 )     -       (36,400,000 )
                                                         
Net loss for the year ended October 31, 2013     -       -       -       -       -       (3,429,198 )     (3,429,198 )
                                                         
Balance, October 31, 2013     -     $ -       1,636,000     $ 164   $ 5,563,747   $ (3,434,071 )   $ 2,129,840  

 

(1) A total of 3,500,000 shares of Class A Shares were subject to redemption or tender at October 31, 2013.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

F- 4
 

 

CIS Acquisition Ltd.

(A Company in the Development Stage)

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

    For the Year Ended
 October 31,2013
    For the Period
November 28, 2011
 (Inception) Through
 October 31, 2012
    For the Period
November 28, 2011
 (Inception) Through
 October 31, 2013
 
Cash flows from operating activities:                        
Net Loss   $ (3,429,198 )   $ (4,873 )   $ (3,434,071 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:                        
Accretion of discount on investments held in trust     (14,621 )     -       (14,621 )
Change in fair value of warrant liability     3,230,000               3,230,000  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:                        
Prepaid expenses and other current assets     (69,000 )     -       (69,000 )
Accrued liabilities     59,440       -       59,440  
Net cash used in operating activities     (223,379 )     (4,873 )     (228,252 )
                         
Cash flows from investing activities:                        
Purchases of restricted investments and cash equivalents held in Trust Account     (83,211,600 )     -       (83,211,600 )
Proceeds from maturity of restricted investments and cash equivalents held in Trust Account     41,611,600       -       41,611,600  
Net cash used in investing activities     (41,600,000 )     -       (41,600,000 )
                         
Cash flows from financing activities:                        
Proceeds from sale of shares to intial shareholders     -       25,000       25,000  
Proceeds from Public Offering, net of offering costs     39,016,600       -       39,016,600  
Proceeds from note payable to an affiliate     (322,155 )     322,155       -  
Payment of deferred offering costs     (145,565 )     (309,844 )     (455,409 )
Proceeds from Warrant Offering     3,375,000       -       3,375,000  
Proceeds from Sale of Class A Shares to Underwriter     2,720       -       2,720  
Net cash provided by financing activities     41,926,600       37,311       41,963,911  
                         
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents     103,221       32,438       135,659  
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning     32,438       -       -  
Cash and cash equivalents - ending   $ 135,659     $ 32,438     $ 135,659  
                         
Supplemental Disclosure of Non-cash Financing Activities:                        
Accrual of deferred offering costs   $ -     $ 32,500     $ -  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

F- 5
 

 

CIS Acquisition Ltd.
(A Development Stage Company)

 Notes to Financial Statements

 

1. Organization, Plan of Business Operations, Liquidity and Going Concern

 

Organization and Plan of Business Operations

 

CIS Acquisition Ltd. (a corporation in the development stage) (the “Company”) was formed on November 28, 2011 under the laws of the British Virgin Islands as an innovated public acquisition company (“IPAC”). The Company was formed to acquire, through a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization, exchangeable share transaction or other similar business transaction, one or more operating businesses or assets that the Company has not yet identified (“Acquisition Transaction”). An IPAC is a blank check company that permits the Company to return funds from a trust account to redeeming shareholders after the completion of an Acquisition Transaction. Although the Company is not limited to a particular geographic region or industry, it intends to focus on operating businesses with primary operations in Russia and Eastern Europe. As of October 31, 2013, the Company had not yet commenced operations. All activity through October 31, 2013 relates to the Company’s formation, initial public offering of its securities and search for a suitable operating business or assets with which to complete an Acquisition Transaction. The Company is considered to be in the development stage as defined in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification, or ASC 915, “Development Stage Entities,” and is subject to risks associated with activities of development stage companies.

 

The accompanying financial statements are presented in U.S. dollars and have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”) and pursuant to the accounting and disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The Company has evaluated events through the issuance of this Form 20-F.

 

The Company was required to determine if it was a foreign private issuer (“FPI”) under Rule 3b4(d) of the Exchange Act, as of a date within 30 days of the filing of the Registration Statement with the SEC for the Public Offering. The Company determined it was an FPI prior to the filing of the Registration Statement. As an FPI, the Company will be required to comply with the tender offer rules in connection with its initial Acquisition Transaction. The Company is required to determine its status as an FPI on an ongoing basis for all subsequent fiscal years as of the last day of its most recently completed second fiscal quarter. Accordingly, as of the last day of its most recently completed second quarter (April 30, 2013), the Company determined that it was an FPI. If the Company were to no longer qualify as an FPI (as set forth in Rule 3b4 of the Exchange Act), the Company would then become subject to the US domestic issuer rules as of the first day of its fiscal year following the determination date.

 

The registration statement for the Company’s initial public offering (“Public Offering”) was declared effective on December 18, 2012. On December 21, 2012, the Company consummated the Public Offering and received proceeds (net of underwriter’s discount of $720,000 and offering costs of $718,809) of $38,561,191. The Company also received $3,375,000 from the issuance of 4,500,000 warrants (“Placement Warrants”) in a private placement (the “Private Placement”) and $2,720 from the issuance of 136,000 of its callable Class A Shares in a private placement (the “Underwriter Placement”).

 

The Company’s management has broad discretion with respect to the specific application of the net proceeds of the Public Offering, the Private Placement and the Underwriter Placement, although substantially all of the net proceeds are intended to be applied generally toward consummating an Acquisition Transaction. There is no assurance that the Company will be able to affect an Acquisition Transaction successfully. Upon the closing of the Public Offering, $41,600,000 ($10.40 per share sold in the Public Offering), including the proceeds of the Private Placement and the Underwriter Placement, was placed in and continues to be held in a trust account (the “Trust Account”) and is invested in U.S. government treasury bills having a maturity of 180 days or less or in money market funds meeting certain conditions under Rule 2a-7 promulgated under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, that invest solely in U.S. Treasuries until the earlier of the consummation of the Company’s initial Acquisition Transaction and the Company’s failure to consummate an Acquisition Transaction within the prescribed time.

 

F- 6
 

 

CIS Acquisition Ltd.
(A Development Stage Company)

 Notes to Financial Statements

 

1. Organization, Plan of Business Operations, Liquidity and Going Concern, continued

 

Organization and Plan of Business Operations, continued

  

Placing funds in the Trust Account may not protect those funds from third party claims against the Company. Although the Company will seek to have all vendors, service providers, prospective target businesses or other entities it engages, execute agreements with the Company waiving any claim of any kind in or to any monies held in the Trust Account, there is no guarantee that such persons will execute such agreements. If the Company is unable to complete an Acquisition Transaction and is forced to dissolve and liquidate, our founders, by agreement, will jointly and severally indemnify the Company for all claims of contracted parties, to the extent the Company fails to obtain valid and enforceable waivers from such parties. Under these circumstances, the Company’s board of directors would have a fiduciary obligation to the Company’s shareholders to bring a claim against our founders to enforce their indemnification obligations. The Company has questioned our founders on their financial net worth and reviewed their financial information and believes they will be able to satisfy any indemnification obligations that may arise, although there can be no assurance of this. Our founders are under no obligation to us to preserve their assets or provide the Company with information regarding changes in their ability to satisfy these obligations.

 

The Company’s units are listed on the Nasdaq Capital Markets (“Nasdaq”). Pursuant to the Nasdaq listing rules, the target business or businesses that the Company acquires must collectively have a fair market value equal to at least 80% of the balance of the funds in the Trust Account (less taxes payable) at the time of the execution of a definitive agreement for its initial Acquisition Transaction, although the Company may acquire a target business whose fair value significantly exceeds 80% of the Trust Account balance.

 

The Company, after signing a definitive agreement for the acquisition of a target business, is required to provide shareholders who acquired shares in the Public Offering (“Public Shareholders”) with the opportunity to redeem their public shares for a pro rata share of the Trust Account by means of a tender offer (or it may have the option of conducting redemptions in conjunction with a proxy solicitation pursuant to the proxy rules if the Company is no longer an FPI). Each Public Stockholder will be entitled to receive a full pro rata portion of the amount then in the Trust Account ($10.40 per share, plus any pro rata interest earned on the funds held in the Trust Account and not previously released to the Company or necessary to pay its taxes). The Company will consummate an initial Acquisition Transaction only if holders of no more than 87.5% of the public shares elect to convert (in case of a shareholder meeting) or sell their shares to the Company (in the case of a tender offer) and, solely if the Company seeks shareholder approval, a majority of the outstanding shares of a common shares voted are voted in favor of the Acquisition Transaction.

 

The Company is not required to obtain shareholder approval for the Acquisition Transaction, unless the nature of the acquisition would require such approval under applicable British Virgin Islands law. Public Shareholders will be entitled to redeem or will have their shares automatically redeemed for cash equal to the pro rata portion of the Trust Account in connection with the Acquisition Transaction, regardless of how it is structured. The manner in which Public Shareholders may redeem their shares or will have their shares automatically redeemed will depend on one of the following structures of the transaction:

 

Pre-acquisition tender offer: Prior to the consummation of an Acquisition Transaction, a tender offer would be initiated for all outstanding callable Class A Shares at a price equal to a pro rata share of the Trust Account. Public Shareholders will be entitled to tender all or a portion of their callable Class A Shares. However, the Company’s founders would not be eligible to tender any shares they own in such tender offer.

 

F- 7
 

 

CIS Acquisition Ltd.
(A Development Stage Company)

 Notes to Financial Statements

 

1. Organization, Plan of Business Operations, Liquidity and Going Concern, continued

 

Organization and Plan of Business Operations, continued

  

 Post-acquisition tender offer: A Report of Foreign Private Issuer would be filed on Form 6-K with the SEC disclosing that the Company has entered into a definitive acquisition transaction agreement and intends to consummate the Acquisition Transaction without shareholder vote or a pre-acquisition tender offer. Prior to the consummation of the Acquisition Transaction, the Company shall seek to have certain Class A shareholders (accredited investors who own 5% or more of shares) elect to convert all of their callable Class A Shares into Class C Shares on a one-for-one basis, with any remaining callable Class A Shares automatically converting to callable Class B Shares immediately following consummation of the Acquisition Transaction. After filing, the Acquisition Transaction will be completed upon satisfaction of all closing conditions and, within 30 days of the closing, the Company will commence a tender offer for all outstanding callable Class B Shares. Public Shareholders will be entitled to tender all or a portion of their callable Class B Shares. The Class C Shares are not eligible to participate in any post-acquisition tender offer. In case of (i) failure to commence the issuer tender offer within 30 days of consummation of the Acquisition Transaction, (ii) failure to complete the issuer tender offer within 6 months, or (iii) failure to complete the issuer tender offer within 21 months of the consummation of the Public Offering, then within 5 business days thereafter, the Company will automatically liquidate the Trust Account and release a pro rata portion of the Trust Account to Public Shareholders of Class B Shares. If the Company is no longer an FPI and shareholder approval of the transaction is required by British Virgin Islands law or the NASDAQ Capital Market or the Company decides to obtain shareholder approval for business reasons, the Company will:

 

  · conduct the redemptions in conjunction with a proxy solicitation pursuant to Regulation 14A of the Exchange Act, which regulates the solicitation of proxies, and not pursuant to the tender offer rules, and

 

  · file proxy materials with the SEC.

 

The Company will consummate an Acquisition Transaction only if holders of no more than 87.5% of the shares sold in the Proposed Offering exercise their redemption rights.

 

The Company has until June 21, 2014 to complete the Acquisition Transaction. If the Company has an executed letter of intent, agreement in principal or definitive agreement with respect to an Acquisition Transaction prior to June 21, 2014, the time period will be automatically extended to September 21, 2014 if an initial filing with the SEC of a tender offer, proxy, or registration statement is made, but the Acquisition Transaction is not completed by June 21, 2014.

 

If the Company is unable to complete an Acquisition Transaction within the allotted time, the Company will automatically dissolve and as promptly as practicable liquidate the Trust Account and release only to Public Shareholders a pro rata share of the Trust Account (initially $10.40 per share), plus any remaining net assets. If the Company elects to effect a post-acquisition tender offer and complete an Acquisition Transaction prior to such time period, but has not completed a post-acquisition tender offer within the stated period, the Company will not be required to liquidate and wind up its affairs; however, the release of the funds in the case of a post-acquisition tender offer will be conditioned upon completion of such tender offer. The founders and holders of Underwriter Shares (defined below) have agreed to waive the right to participate in any distribution from the Trust Account, but not with respect to any units or callable Class A Shares they acquired in the Public Offering or acquire in the aftermarket.

 

F- 8
 

 

CIS Acquisition Ltd.
(A Development Stage Company)

 Notes to Financial Statements

 

1. Organization, Plan of Business Operations, Liquidity and Going Concern, continued

 

Liquidity and Going Concern

 

The Company anticipates that in order to fund its working capital requirements, the Company will need to use all of the remaining funds not held in trust, the interest earned on the funds held in the trust account, as well as enter into contingent fee arrangements with its vendors. The Company may need to raise additional capital through additional loans or additional investments from its founders, officers, directors, or third parties. None of the founders, officers or directors is under any obligation to advance funds to, or to invest in, the Company. Accordingly, the Company may not be able to obtain additional financing. If the Company is unable to raise additional capital, it may be required to take additional measures to conserve liquidity, which could include, but not necessarily be limited to, curtailing operations, suspending the pursuit of its business plan, and controlling overhead expenses. The Company cannot provide any assurance that new financing will be available to it on commercially acceptable terms, if at all. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. These financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of these uncertainties.

 

  2. Public Offering and Private Placement

 

In connection with the Public Offering, on December 21, 2012, the Company sold 4,000,000 Units at $10.00 per unit (“Units”) generating gross proceeds of $40,000,000. Each Unit consists of one callable Class A Share, $0.0001 par value, and one redeemable warrant (each a “Warrant”) to purchase one ordinary share of the Company. Each Warrant entitles the holder to purchase from the Company one ordinary share at an exercise price of $10.00 commencing on the later of (a) December 18, 2013 and (b) the consolidation of each series of the Company’s ordinary shares into one class of ordinary shares, and will expire on the earlier of December 18, 2017 and the date of the Company’s dissolution and liquidation of the Trust Account, unless such Warrants are earlier redeemed.

 

The Warrants may be redeemed by the Company at a price of $0.01 per Warrant in whole but not in part upon 30 days prior written notice after the Warrants become exercisable, only in the event that the last sale price of the ordinary shares is at least $15.00 per share for any 20 trading days within a 30 trading day period ending on the third business day prior to the date on which notice of redemption is given. In the event that there is no effective registration statement or prospectus covering the ordinary shares issuable upon exercise of the Warrants, holders of Warrants may elect to exercise them on a cashless basis by paying the exercise price by surrendering their Warrants for that number of ordinary shares equal to the quotient obtained by dividing (x) the product of the number of shares underlying the redeemable warrants, multiplied by the difference between the exercise price of the Warrants and the “fair market value” (defined below) by (y) the fair market value. The “fair market value” means the average reported last sale price of our ordinary shares for the 10 trading days ending on the third trading day prior to the date on which the Warrant notice is sent to the warrant agent. The Company would not receive additional proceeds to the extent the redeemable warrants are exercised on a cashless basis.

 

The callable Class A Shares and Warrants began separate trading on March 18, 2013. The callable Class A Shares will continue to trade until the Acquisition Transaction has been completed, at which time they will either: (i) automatically be consolidated with all ordinary shares into one series, if redemption rights were granted prior to, or concurrently with, the completion of the Acquisition Transaction; or (ii) automatically separate from the units and convert to callable Class B Shares, if the Acquisition Transaction is completed prior to a post-acquisition tender offer. After the post-acquisition tender offer, the callable Class B Shares will be consolidated with other outstanding ordinary shares. Upon consummation of the Public Offering, the ordinary shares purchased by the founders were exchanged for Class A Shares (Note 6). Such shares will not be redeemable, will be placed in escrow and will not be released until December 18, 2014.

 

F- 9
 

 

CIS Acquisition Ltd.

(A Development Stage Company)

Notes to Financial Statements

 

2. Public Offering and Private Placement, continued

 

The Company sold to Chardan Capital Markets, LLC and its designees (the “Underwriter”), for an aggregate of $100, an option to purchase 280,000 units at an exercise price of $12.00 per unit, which is comprised of 280,000 ordinary shares and warrants to purchase 280,000 ordinary shares. The Underwriter’s unit purchase option will be exercisable at any time, in whole or in part, from the later of (i) the consolidation of each series of the Company’s ordinary shares into one class of ordinary shares, or (ii) June 18, 2013, and expire on the earlier of December 18, 2017 and the day immediately prior to the day on which the Company has been dissolved. The Company has accounted for the fair value of the unit purchase option, inclusive of the receipt of $100 cash payment, as an expense of the Public Offering resulting in a charge directly to shareholders’ equity. The Company estimated that the fair value of this unit purchase option was approximately $968,876 (or $3.46 per unit) using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The fair value of the unit purchase option granted to the underwriter was estimated as of the date of grant using the following assumptions: (1) expected volatility of 46%, (2) risk-free interest rate of 0.76% and (3) expected life of five years. The Company has no obligation to net cash settle the exercise of the unit purchase option or underlying Warrants.

 

In connection with the Underwriter Placement, on December 21, 2012, the Company sold to the underwriters of the Public Offering, including Maxim Group LLC, the qualified independent underwriter, for an aggregate of $2,720, an aggregate of 136,000 Class A Shares (the “Underwriter Shares”). Such shares are not redeemable, have been placed in escrow and will not be released until December 18, 2014. Additionally, the underwriters have agreed to waive their rights to participate in any distribution from the Trust Account. The Company accounted for the fair value of the Underwriter Shares, inclusive of the receipt of $2,720 cash payment, as an expense of the Public Offering resulting in a charge directly to shareholders’ equity. The Company estimates that the fair value of these shares was approximately $1,360,000 ($10.00 per share).

 

In connection with the Private Placement, on December 21, 2012, the founders and certain of their designees purchased 4,500,000 warrants (the “Placement Warrants”) at a price of $0.75 per warrant for an aggregate purchase price of $3,375,000. The proceeds from the sale of the Placement Warrants are held in the Trust Account pending completion of the Acquisition Transaction. The Placement Warrants are identical to the Warrants, except that the Placement Warrants are (i) subject to certain transfer restrictions described below, (ii) cannot be redeemed by the Company, and (iii) may be exercised during the applicable exercise period, on a for cash or cashless basis, at any time after the consolidation of each series of the Company’s ordinary shares into one class of ordinary shares after consummation of an Acquisition Transaction or post-acquisition tender offer, as the case may be, even if there is not an effective registration statement relating to the shares underlying the Placement Warrants, so long as such warrants are held by the founders, their designees, or their affiliates. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Placement Warrants are held by holders other than the founders or their permitted transferees, the Placement Warrants will only be exercisable by the holders on the same basis as the Warrants included in the units being sold in the Public Offering.

 

The founders have agreed, subject to certain exceptions below, not to sell, assign or otherwise transfer any of their Placement Warrants until the consummation of the Acquisition Transaction or the completion of a post-acquisition tender offer, as the case may be. Prior to the consummation of an Acquisition Transaction or the completion of a post-acquisition tender offer, as the case may be, the Placement Warrants may only be transferred (i) by gift to an affiliate or a member of the holder’s immediate family (or a member of the immediate family of its officers or directors) or to a trust or other entity, the beneficiary of which is the holder (or one of its officers or directors or a member of their respective immediate families), (ii) by virtue of the laws of descent and distribution upon death of any holder, or (iii) pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order; provided, however, that as relates to the Placement Warrants, any such transfers may be implemented only upon the respective transferee’s written agreement to be bound by the terms and conditions of the insider letter agreement executed by the transferring holder.

 

3. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the balance sheet and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates include the value of the warrants and the option sold to the Underwriter.

 

F- 10
 

  

CIS Acquisition Ltd.
(A Development Stage Company)

Notes to Financial Statements

 

3. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, continued

 

Loss Per Share

 

Basic loss per share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted-average number of ordinary or Class A shares, as applicable, outstanding during the period. Class A shares subject to possible redemption of 3,500,000 and 0 shares as of October 31, 2013 and 2012 , respectively, have been excluded from the calculation of basic loss per share since such shares, if redeemed, only participate in their pro rata share of the trust earnings. Weighted average shares for the year ended October 31, 2013 and for the period November 28, 2011 (inception) through October 31, 2012 were reduced for the effect of an aggregate 90,000 Class A shares that were forfeited on March 18, 2013, the date upon which the underwriters’ over-allotment option expired. Loss per share assuming dilution would give effect to the dilutive underwriter’s purchase option, warrants, and other potential ordinary shares outstanding during the period. The Company has not considered the effect of warrants to purchase 8,500,000 ordinary shares and the underwriter’s option to purchase 280,000 Units in the calculation of diluted loss per share, since the exercise of the warrants and the option is contingent upon the occurrence of future events.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

Cash: The Company maintains its cash with high credit quality financial institutions. At times, the Company’s cash and cash equivalents may be uninsured or in deposit accounts that exceed insured amounts. Accordingly, the Company is subject to the risk of failure of the financial institutions where it maintains its cash deposits. In September, 2013, approximately $55,000 was wired from the Company’s former operating bank account pursuant to unauthorized wire instructions. As of October 31, 2013, the company was seeking recovery of the stolen funds from the banking institution. On March 4, 2014, the Company received $50,000 as a settlement from the bank in connection with the unauthorized wire theft.

 

Cash Equivalents: The Company considers all short-term investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.

 

Restricted Investments and Cash Equivalents Held in Trust Account

 

The amounts held in the Trust Account represent substantially all of the proceeds of the Public Offering, the Private Placement and the Underwriter Placement and are classified as restricted assets since such amounts can only be used by the Company in connection with the consummation of an Acquisition Transaction.

 

As of October 31, 2013, investment securities held in the Trust Account consisted of $41,614,296 in a United States Treasury Bill, which matures on February 6, 2014 and $325 of cash equivalents. The Company classifies its United States Treasury securities as held-to-maturity in accordance with ASC 320 “Investments – Debt and Equity Securities”. Held-to-maturity securities are those securities which the Company has the ability and intent to hold until maturity. Held-to-maturity treasury securities are recorded at amortized cost on the accompanying balance sheet and are adjusted for the accretion of discounts.

 

A decline in the market value of held-to-maturity securities below cost that is deemed to be other than temporary, results in an impairment that reduces the carrying costs to such securities’ fair value. The impairment is charged to earnings and a new cost basis for the security is established. To determine whether an impairment is other than temporary, the Company considers whether it has the ability and intent to hold the investment until a market price recovery and considers whether evidence indicating the cost of the investment is recoverable outweighs evidence to the contrary.

 

Premiums and discounts are amortized or accreted over the life of the related held-to-maturity security as an adjustment to yield using the effective-interest method. Such amortization and accretion is included in the “interest income” line item in the statements of operations. Interest income is recognized when earned.

 

F- 11
 

  

CIS Acquisition Ltd.
(A Development Stage Company)

Notes to Financial Statements

3. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, continued

 

Restricted Investments and Cash Equivalents Held in Trust Account, continued

 

The carrying amount, gross unrealized holding gains and the fair value of held-to-maturity securities at October 31, 2013 are as follows:

 

    Carrying Amount     Gross Unrealized
Holding Loss
    Fair Value  
Held-to-maturity:                        
U.S. Treasury Bills   $ 41,614,621     $ 190     $ 41,614,431  

 

Income Tax

 

The Company complies with FASB ASC 740, “Income Taxes,” which requires an asset and liability approach to financial accounting and reporting for income taxes. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are computed for differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities that will result in future taxable or deductible amounts, based on enacted tax laws and rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. Valuation allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. FASB ASC 740 also establishes recognition requirements for the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes. The Company has identified the British Virgin Islands as its only major tax jurisdiction. There were no unrecognized tax benefits as of October 31, 2013. Since the Company was incorporated on November 28, 2011, the evaluation was performed for the tax years ended October 31, 2013 and 2012, which will be the only periods subject to examination. The section prescribes a recognition threshold and a measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. For those benefits to be recognized, a tax position must be more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities. The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense. No amounts were accrued for the payment of interest and penalties at October31, 2013. The Company is currently not aware of any issues under review that could result in significant payments, accruals or material deviation from its position.

 

Fair Value Measurements

 

The carrying amounts of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and accrued expenses and other current liabilities, approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments.

 

Fair value is defined as an exit price, representing the amount that would be received upon the sale of an asset or payment to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Fair value is a market-based measurement that is determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. A three-tier fair value hierarchy is used to prioritize the inputs in measuring fair value as follows:

 

Level 1. Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2. Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly.
Level 3. Significant unobservable inputs that cannot be corroborated by market data.

 

F- 12
 

 

CIS Acquisition Ltd.

(A Development Stage Company)

Notes to Financial Statements

 

3. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, continued

 

Fair Value Measurements, continued

 

The assets or liability’s fair value measurement within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The following table provides a summary of the assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

 

    Consolidated
Balance Sheet
    Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets or
Liabilities
(Level 1)
    Quoted Prices
for Similar
Assets or
Liabilities in
Active
Markets
(Level 2)
    Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Derivative Liabilities:                                
October 31, 2013   $ 3,230,000     $ -     $ -     $ 3,230,000  

 

The following table sets forth a summary of the changes in the fair value of the Company’s Level 3 financial liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

 

    For the Years Ended October 31,  
    2013     2012  
Beginning balance   $ -     $ -  
Aggregate fair value of warrant liability upon issuance     -       -  
Change in fair value of warrant liability – recorded after the balance sheet dated December 21, 2012, but during the year ended October 31, 2013 (as explained below)     3,230,000       -  
Ending balance   $ 3,230,000     $ -  

 

Revised Prior Period Amounts

 

While preparing its balance sheet as of April 30, 2013, the Company identified and corrected an error related to the accounting for the Company’s outstanding warrants. The amount of the error was approximately $3,570,000 as of December 21, 2012. The Company determined that its outstanding warrants should have been accounted as a liability recorded at fair value and that this liability should be re-measured at each reporting period with changes in fair value being reflected in the statement of operations. The determination of this accounting methodology was made as a result of potential adjustments to the exercise price of the warrants in certain circumstances as described in the warrant agreements which do not meet the criteria for equity treatment described in ASC 815-45-7D.

 

In accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Staff Accounting Bulletin Nos. 99 and 108 (“SAB 99” and “SAB 108”), the Company has evaluated these errors, based on an analysis of quantitative and qualitative factors, as to whether they were material to each of the prior reporting periods affected and if amendments of previously filed Reports of Foreign Private Issuer on Form 6-K with the SEC are required. The Company has determined that though quantitatively and qualitatively material to the previously furnished balance sheet dated December 21, 2012 on Form 6-K filed with the SEC on December 28, 2012, the Company believes the recording of the warrants as liability instruments would not have influenced an investor’s decision making process and has determined to record the liability in the year ended October 31, 2013, as opposed to a restatement and reissuance of the previously furnished balance sheet.

 

F- 13
 

 

CIS Acquisition Ltd.

(A Development Stage Company)

Notes to Financial Statements

 

3. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, continued

 

Fair Value Measurements, continued

 

Level 3 financial liabilities consist of the derivative liabilities for which there is no current market such that the determination of fair value requires significant judgment or estimation. Changes in fair value measurements categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy are analyzed each period based on changes in estimates or assumptions and recorded as appropriate.

 

Level 3 liabilities are valued using unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of the fair value of the derivate liabilities. For fair value measurements categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer determines its valuation policies and procedures. The development and determination of the unobservable inputs for Level 3 fair value measurements and fair value calculations are the responsibility of the Company’s Chief Financial Officer with support from the Company’s consultants.

 

  The Company accounts for the 4,000,000 warrants issued in connection with the Public Offering, and the 4,500,000 warrants issued in connection with the Private Placement in accordance with the guidance contained in ASC 815-40-15-7D whereby under that provision they do not meet the criteria for equity treatment and must be recorded as a liability. Accordingly, the Company classifies the warrant instrument as a liability at its fair value. This liability is subject to re-measurement at each balance sheet date until exercised, and any change in fair value is recognized in the Company’s statement of operations.

 

The fair value of the warrant liability was determined by the Company using the Binomial Lattice pricing model.  This model is dependent upon several variables such as the instrument’s expected term, expected strike price, expected risk-free interest rate over the expected instrument term, the expected dividend yield rate over the expected instrument term expected volatility of the Company’s share price over the expected term, expected time to complete an acquisition and estimated probability of completing a successful acquisition.  The expected term represents the period of time that the instruments granted are expected to be outstanding.  The expected strike price is based upon a weighted average probability analysis of the strike price changes expected during the term as a result of the down round protection.  The risk-free rates are based on U.S. Treasury securities with similar maturities as the expected terms of the options at the date of valuation.  Expected dividend yield is based on historical trends.  The Company measures volatility using a blended weighted average of the volatility rates for a number of similar publicly-traded companies along with the Company’s historical volatility.

 

A significant decrease in the volatility or a significant decrease in the Company’s share price, in isolation, would result in a significantly lower fair value measurement. Changes in the values of the derivative liabilities are recorded in change in fair value of derivative liabilities within other expense (income) on the Company’s statements of operations.

 

As of October 31, 2013, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3 from other levels in the fair value hierarchy.

 

The inputs to the model were as follows:

 

    December 21, 2013     October 31, 2013  
Dividend yield (per share)     0 %     0 %
Risk-free interest rate:     0.74 %     1.3 %
Expected term     5.0 yrs.       4.13 yrs.  
Expected volatility rate     21.41 %     18.1 %
Assumed acquisition date     August 18, 2014       August 18, 2014  
Estimated probability of acquisition success     61.3 %     61.2 %

 

F- 14
 

  

CIS Acquisition Ltd.

(A Development Stage Company)

Notes to Financial Statements

 

3. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, continued

 

Concentration of Credit Risk

 

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist of cash accounts in a financial institution, which at times, may exceed insured amounts. Accordingly, the Company is subject to the risk of failure of the financial institutions where it maintains its cash deposits. See discussion under Cash and Cash Equivalents regarding a theft against one of the Company’s former bank accounts.

 

Ordinary Shares Subject to Possible Conversion

 

The ordinary shares as part of the Units (the “Units”) issued in the Public Offering, contained a conversion feature which is subject to redemption. In accordance with ASC 480, “Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity” (“ASC 480”), redemption provisions not solely within the control of the Company require the security to be classified outside of permanent equity.

 

Accordingly, 3,500,000 of the 4,000,000 public shares were classified outside of permanent equity at redemption value because the redemption rights are subject to the occurrence of certain events that are outside of the Company’s control. The redemption value at October 31, 2013 was equal to approximately the pro rata share of the aggregate amount then on deposit in the Trust Account ($10.40 per share at October 31, 2013).

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

The Company does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards, if currently adopted, would have a material effect on the accompanying financial statements.

 

4. Commitments

 

The Company entered into an agreement with the underwriters (the “Underwriting Agreement”). Pursuant to the Underwriting Agreement, the Company paid an underwriting discount of 1.8% of the gross proceeds of the Public Offering, or $720,000 on December 21, 2012.

 

The holders of the founders’ shares, as well as the holders of the Placement Warrants (and underlying securities) and Underwriter Shares, are entitled to registration rights pursuant to a registration rights agreement signed on December 18, 2012. The holders of the majority of these securities are entitled to make up to two demands that the Company register such securities. The holders of the majority of the founders’ shares and Underwriter Shares can elect to exercise these registration rights at any time commencing three months prior to the date on which the founders’ shares are to be released from escrow. The holders of a majority of the Placement Warrants (or underlying securities) can elect to exercise these registration rights at any time after the Company consummates an Acquisition Transaction or completes a post-acquisition tender offer, as the case may be. In addition, the holders have certain “piggy-back” registration rights with respect to registration statements filed subsequent to the consummation of an Acquisition Transaction or post-acquisition tender offer. The Company will bear the expenses incurred in connection with the filing of any such registration statements.

 

F- 15
 

 

CIS Acquisition Ltd.

(A Development Stage Company)

Notes to Financial Statements

 

5. Related Party Transactions

 

The Company issued an $180,155 unsecured promissory note to Intercarbo AG on February 13, 2012. Additional unsecured promissory notes in the amounts of $52,000 and $170,000 were issued on April 30, 2012 and July 16, 2012, respectively. The notes were non-interest bearing and pursuant to their terms were to be repaid promptly after the consummation of the Public Offering. On December 24, 2012, the Company repaid $387,155 representing the aggregate balance outstanding. Intercarbo AG is an affiliate of Mr. Taras Vazhnov, a director of the Company.

 

The Company agreed to pay to CIS Acquisition Holding Co. Ltd., an affiliate of Anatoly Danilitskiy, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Taras Vazhnov, our director, a total of $7,500 per month for office space, administrative services and secretarial support for a period commencing on December 18, 2012 and ending on the earlier of the consummation of an Acquisition Transaction or the Company’s liquidation. Such fees have been paid as incurred only out of interest earned on the trust account or assets not held in trust, if any. If there are insufficient funds from interest earned on the trust account or from assets not held in trust, then the obligation to CIS Acquisition Holding Co. Ltd. will be accrued and not paid. During the year ending October 31, 2013, for the period February 24, 2011(inception) through October 31, 2012 and for the period February 24, 2011(inception) through October 31, 2013, the Company has incurred $75,000, $0 and $75,000, respectively, for these office space expenses to CIS Acquisition Holding Co. Ltd.

 

6. Shareholders’ Equity

 

Preferred Shares:

 

The Company’s Amended and Restated Memorandum of Association authorizes the issuance of up to 5,000,000 preferred shares each with such designation, rights and preferences as may be determined by the board of directors. No preferred shares are currently issued or outstanding.

 

Ordinary Shares:

 

The Company’s Amended and Restated Memorandum of Association authorizes the issuance of up to 75,000,000 ordinary shares. No ordinary shares are currently issued or outstanding.

 

Class A Shares:

 

The Company’s Amended and Restated Memorandum of Association authorizes the issuance of up to 25,000,000 Class A shares. As of April 30, 2013, 1,636,000 Class A shares were issued and outstanding, excluding 3,500,000 Class A shares subject to possible redemption or tender.

 

Class B Shares:

 

The Company’s Amended and Restated Memorandum of Association authorizes the issuance of up to 25,000,000 Class B Shares. No Class B shares are currently issued or outstanding.

 

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CIS Acquisition Ltd.

(A Development Stage Company)

Notes to Financial Statements

 

6. Shareholders’ Equity, continued

 

Ordinary Shares, continued

 

Class C Shares:

 

The Company’s Amended and Restated Memorandum of Association authorizes the issuance of up to 25,000,000 Class C Shares. No Class C shares are currently issued or outstanding.

 

On November 28, 2011, the Company issued 100 ordinary shares to Kyle Shostak, the Company’s initial shareholder and founder, for a consideration of $0.01. On February 13, 2012, the Company issued 2,804,562 ordinary shares to CIS Acquisition Holding Co. Ltd. and 70,338 ordinary shares to Mr. Shostak for an aggregate consideration of $24,999.99, or approximately $0.0087 per share. On October 18, 2012, the founders contributed an aggregate of 1,437,500 shares of the Company’s ordinary shares to the Company’s capital at no cost to the Company and the Company subsequently cancelled such shares. On November 30, 2012, the founders contributed an aggregate of 75,000 shares of the Company’s ordinary shares to the Company’s capital at no cost to the Company and the Company subsequently cancelled such shares. On December 14, 2012, our founders contributed an aggregate of 272,500 shares to the Company’s capital at no cost to the Company and the Company subsequently cancelled such shares. Immediately prior to the consummation of the Public Offering, the founders exchanged all 1,090,000 ordinary shares for their respective portion of 1,090,000 newly-issued Class A Shares. The Company redeemed 90,000 of the founders’ Class A shares for no consideration because the underwriter’s over-allotment option expired unexercised on March 18, 2013 so that the Company’s founders own 20% of the issued and outstanding Class A shares (not including the Underwriter Shares) after the Public Offering. Additionally, the founders and the underwriters agreed not to redeem or tender the Class A Shares that they hold. The founders’ shares and the Underwriter Shares will automatically convert to Class C Shares or ordinary shares, as applicable, upon consummation of the Acquisition Transaction.

 

7. Subsequent Events

 

The Company evaluated events that have occurred after the balance sheet date of October 31, 2013 through the date which the financials were available to be issued. Based upon this review, other than as already disclosed within these financial statements in Note 3 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, the Company did not identify any recognized or non-recognized subsequent events that would have required adjustment or disclosure in the financial statements.

 

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CIS Acquisition Ltd.

BALANCE SHEETS

 

    April 30, 2014     October 31, 2013  
    (unaudited)        
ASSETS                
Current Assets:                
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 12,648     $ 135,659  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets     36,333       69,000  
Total current assets     48,981       204,659  
                 
Restricted investments and cash equivalents held in Trust Account     41,622,401       41,614,621  
Total assets   $ 41,671,382     $ 41,819,280  
                 
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE SHARES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY                
Current liabilities:                
Accrued expenses   $ 191,674     $ 59,440  
Loan payable - related party     30,000       -  
Total current liabilities     221,674       59,440  
                 
Warrant liability     3,185,000       3,230,000  
Total liabilities     3,406,674       3,289,440  
                 
Commitments and contingencies                
                 
Class A shares, subject to possible redemption or tender, 3,500,000 shares at redemption value     36,400,000       36,400,000  
                 
Shareholders’ Equity                
Preferred shares, $0.0001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding                
Class A shares, $0.0001 par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized; 1,636,000 shares issued and   outstanding (excluding 3,500,000 Class A shares subject to possible redemption or tender)     164       164  
Class B shares, $0.0001 par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding     -       -  
Class C shares, $0.0001 par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding     -       -  
Ordinary shares $0.0001 per share; 75,000,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding     -       -  
Additional paid in capital     5,563,747       5,563,747  
Accumulated deficit     (3,699,203 )     (3,434,071 )
Total shareholders’ equity     1,864,708       2,129,840  
                 
Total liabilities, redeemable common shares and shareholders’ equity   $ 41,671,382     $ 41,819,280  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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CIS Acquisition Ltd.

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited)

 

    For the Six Months Ended April 30,  
    2014     2013  
             
Operating Expenses:                
Legal and professional fees   $ 234,406     $ 23,332  
Office expense - related party     45,000       30,000  
General and administrative expenses     38,506       26,780  
Loss from operations     (317,912 )     (80,112 )
                 
Other Income (Expense):                
Change in fair value of warrants     45,000       (3,995,000 )
Interest income     7,780       6,981  
Net loss   $ (265,132 )   $ (4,068,131 )
                 
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted (1)     1,636,000       1,460,309  
Basic and diluted net loss per common share   $ (0.16 )   $ (2.79 )

 

(1) Excludes an aggregate of 90,000 ordinary shares held by the founders that were subject to redemption to the extent the underwriters’ over-allotment option was not exercised in full. Such shares became Class A Shares upon closing of the Public Offering and were redeemed for no consideration on March 18, 2013.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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CIS Acquisition Ltd.

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2014

 

    Class A Shares      Additional
Paid-in
     Accumulated      Total
Shareholders’
 
    Shares     Amount     Capital     Deficit     Equity  
                               
Balance, November 1, 2013     1,636,000     $ 164     $ 5,563,747     $ (3,434,071 )   $ 2,129,840  
                                         
Net loss for the six months ended April 30, 2014     -       -       -       (265,132 )     (265,132 )
                                         
Balance, April 30, 2014 (unaudited) (1)     1,636,000     $ 164   $ 5,563,747   $ (3,699,203 )   $ 1,864,708  

 

(1) A total of 3,500,000 shares of Class A Shares were subject to redemption or tender at October 31, 2014.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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CIS Acquisition Ltd.

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

 

    For the Six Months Ended April 30,  
    2014     2013  
Cash flows from operating activities:                
 Net Loss   $ (265,132 )   $ (4,068,131 )
 Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:                
 Change in fair value of warrant liability     (45,000 )     3,995,000  
 Accrued interest     (7,781 )     (6,981 )
 Changes in operating assets and liabilities:                
 Prepaid expenses and other current assets     32,667       -  
 Accrued expenses     132,235       39,682  
Net cash used in operating activities     (153,011 )     (40,430 )
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:                
 Investment in cash and cash equivalent held in Trust Account     -       (41,600,000 )
 Purchase of restricted investments and cash equivalents held in Trust Account     (41,617,100 )     -  
 Proceeds from maturity of restricted investments and cash equivalents held in Trust Account     41,617,100       -  
Net cash used in investing activities     -       (41,600,000 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:                
 Proceeds from Public Offering, net of offering costs     -       39,016,600  
 Proceeds from note payable to an affiliate     30,000       65,000  
 Repayment of note payable     -       (387,155 )
 Payment of deferred offering costs     -       (145,565 )
 Proceeds from Warrant Offering     -       3,375,000  
 Proceeds from Sale of Class A Shares to Underwriter     -       2,720  
Net cash provided by financing activities     30,000       41,926,600  
                 
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents     (123,011 )     286,170  
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning     135,659       32,438  
Cash and cash equivalents - ending   $ 12,648     $ 318,608  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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CIS Acquisition Ltd.
Notes to Unaudited Interim Financial Statements
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2014

 

1. Organization, Plan of Business Operations, Liquidity and Going Concern

 

Organization and Plan of Business Operations

 

CIS Acquisition Ltd. (“CIS” or the “Company”) was formed on November 28, 2011 under the laws of the British Virgin Islands as an innovated public acquisition company (“IPAC”). The Company was formed to acquire, through a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization, exchangeable share transaction or other similar business transaction, one or more operating businesses or assets (“Acquisition Transaction”). An IPAC is a blank check company that permits the Company to return funds from a trust account to redeeming shareholders after the completion of an Acquisition Transaction. Although the Company is not limited to a particular geographic region or industry, it intends to focus on operating businesses with primary operations in Russia and Eastern Europe.

 

As of April 30, 2014, the Company had not yet commenced operations. All activity through April 30, 2014 relates to the Company’s formation, initial public offering of its securities and the identification and investigation of a suitable operating business or assets with which to complete an Acquisition Transaction.

 

On June 16, 2014, a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Red Rock Agreement”) was entered into by and among CIS, Red Rock Holdings Group, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability company (“Red Rock” or the “Target”), and Foster Jennings, Inc., Red Rock’s sole member (the “Member”). Since the Company entered into the Agreement on June 16, 2014, and filed with the SEC a tender offer on June 23, 2014, the time period for closing the Acquisition Transaction was automatically extended to September 21, 2014. Red Rock defaulted on its obligation under the Red Rock Agreement. On September 16, 2014, CIS terminated the Red Rock Agreement as it did not provide audited financial statements.

 

On September 16, 2014, a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) was entered into by and among CIS, Delta Advanced Materials Limited, a Hong Kong company (“Delta”) and Elite Ride Limited, a British Virgin Islands company (“Delta’s Parent”) and the Elite Ride Limited Shareholders (“Elite Shareholders”) (See Note 7 – Stock Purchase Agreement).

 

The accompanying unaudited financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and Article 8 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal accruals) considered for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the six months ended April 30, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ended October 31, 2014. For further information refer to the financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended October 31, 2013, filed with Securities and Exchange Commission on March 17, 2014.

 

The Company was required to determine if it was a foreign private issuer (“FPI”) under Rule 3b4(d) of the Exchange Act, as of a date within 30 days of the filing of the Registration Statement with the SEC for the Public Offering. The Company determined it was an FPI prior to the filing of the Registration Statement. As an FPI, the Company will be required to comply with the tender offer rules in connection with its initial Acquisition Transaction. The Company is required to determine its status as an FPI on an ongoing basis for all subsequent fiscal years as of the last day of its most recently completed second fiscal quarter. Accordingly, for the year ended October 31, 2013, as of the last day of that period’s most recently completed second quarter (April 30, 2013), the Company determined that it was an FPI. If the Company were to no longer qualify as an FPI (as set forth in Rule 3b4 of the Exchange Act), the Company would then become subject to the US domestic issuer rules as of the first day of its fiscal year following the determination date.

 

The registration statement for the Company’s initial public offering (“Public Offering”) was declared effective on December 18, 2012. On December 21, 2012, the Company consummated the Public Offering and received proceeds (net of underwriter’s discount of $720,000 and offering costs of $718,809) of $38,561,191. The Company also received $3,375,000 from the issuance of 4,500,000 warrants (“Placement Warrants”) in a private placement (the “Private Placement”) and $2,720 from the issuance of 136,000 of its callable Class A Shares in a private placement (the “Underwriter Placement”).

 

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CIS Acquisition Ltd.
Notes to Unaudited Interim Financial Statements
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2014

 

1. Organization, Plan of Business Operations, Liquidity and Going Concern, continued

 

Organization and Plan of Business Operations, continued

 

The Company’s management has broad discretion with respect to the specific application of the net proceeds of the Public Offering, the Private Placement and the Underwriter Placement, although substantially all of the net proceeds are intended to be applied generally toward consummating an Acquisition Transaction. There is no assurance that the Company will be able to affect an Acquisition Transaction successfully. Upon the closing of the Public Offering, $41,600,000 ($10.40 per share sold in the Public Offering), including the proceeds of the Private Placement and the Underwriter Placement, was placed in and continues to be held in a trust account (the “Trust Account”) and is invested in U.S. government treasury bills having a maturity of 180 days or less or in money market funds meeting certain conditions under Rule 2a-7 promulgated under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, that invest solely in U.S. Treasuries until the earlier of the consummation of the Company’s initial Acquisition Transaction and the Company’s failure to consummate an Acquisition Transaction within the prescribed time.

 

Placing funds in the Trust Account may not protect those funds from third party claims against the Company. Although the Company will seek to have all vendors, service providers, prospective target businesses or other entities it engages, execute agreements with the Company waiving any claim of any kind in or to any monies held in the Trust Account, there is no guarantee that such persons will execute such agreements. If the Company is unable to complete an Acquisition Transaction and is forced to dissolve and liquidate, our founders, by agreement, will jointly and severally indemnify the Company for all claims of contracted parties, to the extent the Company fails to obtain valid and enforceable waivers from such parties. Under these circumstances, the Company’s board of directors would have a fiduciary obligation to the Company’s shareholders to bring a claim against our founders to enforce their indemnification obligations. The Company has questioned our founders on their financial net worth and reviewed their financial information and believes they will be able to satisfy any indemnification obligations that may arise, although there can be no assurance of this. Our founders are under no obligation to us to preserve their assets or provide the Company with information regarding changes in their ability to satisfy these obligations.

 

The Company’s units are listed on the Nasdaq Capital Markets (“Nasdaq”). Pursuant to the Nasdaq listing rules, the target business or businesses that the Company acquires must collectively have a fair market value equal to at least 80% of the balance of the funds in the Trust Account (less taxes payable) at the time of the execution of a definitive agreement for its initial Acquisition Transaction, although the Company may acquire a target business whose fair value significantly exceeds 80% of the Trust Account balance.

 

If an acquisition is not completed by September 21, 2014, CIS will be required to automatically liquidate the trust account and distribute a pro rata portion of the trust account ($10.40 per share) to each holder of Callable Class B Ordinary Shares, and the Callable Class B Ordinary Shares will be canceled.

 

The Company is required to provide shareholders who acquired shares in the Public Offering that did not agree to convert their Series A ordinary shares into Series B ordinary shares (“Public Shareholders”) with the opportunity to redeem their public shares for a pro rata share of the Trust Account in connection with an Acquisition Transaction or, if an Acquisition Transaction is completed and a tender offer is not completed by September 21, 2014, liquidate the trust account to Series B shareholders on a pro rata basis. Each Public Shareholder will be entitled to receive a full pro rata portion of the amount then in the Trust Account ($10.40 per share, plus any pro rata interest earned on the funds held in the Trust Account and not previously released to the Company or necessary to pay its taxes).

 

The Company is not required to obtain shareholder approval for the Acquisition Transaction, unless the nature of the acquisition would require such approval under applicable British Virgin Islands law. Public Shareholders will be entitled to redeem or will have their shares automatically redeemed for cash equal to the pro rata portion of the Trust Account in connection with the Acquisition Transaction, regardless of how it is structured. The manner in which Public Shareholders may redeem their shares or will have their shares automatically redeemed will depend on one of the following structures of the transaction:

 

Pre-acquisition tender offer: Prior to the consummation of an Acquisition Transaction, a tender offer would be initiated for all outstanding callable Class A Shares at a price equal to a pro rata share of the Trust Account. Public Shareholders will be entitled to tender all or a portion of their callable Class A Shares. However, the Company’s founders would not be eligible to tender any shares they own in such tender offer. Given the time remaining before the Company will be required to dissolve, the Company will not be able to close an Acquisition Transaction making use of a pre-acquisition tender offer.

 

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CIS Acquisition Ltd.
Notes to Unaudited Interim Financial Statements
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2014

 

1. Organization, Plan of Business Operations, Liquidity and Going Concern, continued

 

Organization and Plan of Business Operations, continued

 

Post-acquisition tender offer: A Report of Foreign Private Issuer would be filed on Form 6-K with the SEC disclosing that the Company has entered into a definitive acquisition transaction agreement and intends to consummate the Acquisition Transaction without shareholder vote or a pre-acquisition tender offer. Prior to the consummation of the Acquisition Transaction, the Company shall seek to have certain Class A shareholders (accredited investors who own 5% or more of shares) elect to convert all of their callable Class A Shares into Class C Shares on a one-for-one basis, with any remaining callable Class A Shares automatically converting to callable Class B Shares immediately following consummation of the Acquisition Transaction.

 

The Company will consummate an Acquisition Transaction only if holders of no more than 87.5% of the Public Shareholders are eligible to receive a pro-rata portion of the Trust Account post Acquisition Transaction. As the Company does not have sufficient time to complete a tender offer post Acquisition Transaction if an Acquisition Transaction is completed, the Trust Account will be liquidated on September 21, 2014.

 

The founders and holders of Underwriter Shares (defined below) have agreed to waive the right to participate in any distribution from the Trust Account, but not with respect to any units or callable Class A Shares they acquired in the Public Offering or acquire in the aftermarket.

 

Liquidity and Going Concern

 

The Company anticipates that in order to fund its working capital requirements, the Company will need to use all of the remaining funds not held in trust, the interest earned on the funds held in the trust account, as well as enter into contingent fee arrangements with its vendors. The Company may need to raise additional capital through additional loans or additional investments from its founders, officers, directors, or third parties. None of the founders, officers or directors is under any obligation to advance funds to, or to invest in, the Company. Accordingly, the Company may not be able to obtain additional financing. If the Company is unable to raise additional capital, it may be required to take additional measures to conserve liquidity, which could include, but not necessarily be limited to, curtailing operations, suspending the pursuit of its business plan, and controlling overhead expenses. The Company cannot provide any assurance that new financing will be available to it on commercially acceptable terms, if at all. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. These financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of these uncertainties.

 

2. Public Offering and Private Placement

 

In connection with the Public Offering, on December 21, 2012, the Company sold 4,000,000 Units at $10.00 per unit (“Units”) generating gross proceeds of $40,000,000. Each Unit consists of one callable Class A Share, $0.0001 par value, and one redeemable warrant (each a “Warrant”) to purchase one ordinary share of the Company. Each Warrant entitles the holder to purchase from the Company one ordinary share at an exercise price of $10.00 commencing on the later of (a) December 18, 2013 and (b) the consolidation of each series of the Company’s ordinary shares into one class of ordinary shares, and will expire on the earlier of December 18, 2017 and the date of the Company’s dissolution and liquidation of the Trust Account, unless such Warrants are earlier redeemed.

 

The Warrants may be redeemed by the Company at a price of $0.01 per Warrant in whole but not in part upon 30 days prior written notice after the Warrants become exercisable, only in the event that the last sale price of the ordinary shares is at least $15.00 per share for any 20 trading days within a 30 trading day period ending on the third business day prior to the date on which notice of redemption is given. In the event that there is no effective registration statement or prospectus covering the ordinary shares issuable upon exercise of the Warrants, holders of Warrants may elect to exercise them on a cashless basis by paying the exercise price by surrendering their Warrants for that number of ordinary shares equal to the quotient obtained by dividing (x) the product of the number of shares underlying the redeemable warrants, multiplied by the difference between the exercise price of the Warrants and the “fair market value” (defined below) by (y) the fair market value. The “fair market value” means the average reported last sale price of our ordinary shares for the 10 trading days ending on the third trading day prior to the date on which the Warrant notice is sent to the warrant agent. The Company would not receive additional proceeds to the extent the redeemable warrants are exercised on a cashless basis.

 

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CIS Acquisition Ltd.
Notes to Unaudited Interim Financial Statements
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2014

 

2. Public Offering and Private Placement, continued

 

The callable Class A Shares and Warrants began separate trading on March 18, 2013. The callable Class A Shares will continue to trade until the Acquisition Transaction has been completed, at which time they will either: (i) automatically be consolidated with all ordinary shares into one series, if redemption rights were granted prior to, or concurrently with, the completion of the Acquisition Transaction; or (ii) automatically separate from the units and convert to callable Class B Shares, if the Acquisition Transaction is completed prior to a post-acquisition tender offer. After the post-acquisition tender offer, the callable Class B Shares will be consolidated with other outstanding ordinary shares. Upon consummation of the Public Offering, the ordinary shares purchased by the founders were exchanged for Class A Shares (Note 7). Such shares will not be redeemable, will be placed in escrow and will not be released until December 18, 2014.

 

The Company sold to Chardan Capital Markets, LLC and its designees (the “Underwriter”), for an aggregate of $100, an option to purchase 280,000 units at an exercise price of $12.00 per unit, which is comprised of 280,000 ordinary shares and warrants to purchase 280,000 ordinary shares. The Underwriter’s unit purchase option will be exercisable at any time, in whole or in part, from the later of (i) the consolidation of each series of the Company’s ordinary shares into one class of ordinary shares, or (ii) June 18, 2013, and expire on the earlier of December 18, 2017 and the day immediately prior to the day on which the Company has been dissolved. The Company has accounted for the fair value of the unit purchase option, inclusive of the receipt of $100 cash payment, as an expense of the Public Offering resulting in a charge directly to shareholders’ equity. The Company estimated that the fair value of this unit purchase option was approximately $968,876 (or $3.46 per unit) using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The fair value of the unit purchase option granted to the underwriter was estimated as of the date of grant using the following assumptions: (1) expected volatility of 46%, (2) risk-free interest rate of 0.76% and (3) expected life of five years. The Company has no obligation to net cash settle the exercise of the unit purchase option or underlying Warrants.

 

In connection with the Underwriter Placement, on December 21, 2012, the Company sold to the underwriters of the Public Offering, including Maxim Group LLC, the qualified independent underwriter, for an aggregate of $2,720, an aggregate of 136,000 Class A Shares (the “Underwriter Shares”). Such shares are not redeemable, have been placed in escrow and will not be released until December 18, 2014. Additionally, the underwriters have agreed to waive their rights to participate in any distribution from the Trust Account. The Company accounted for the fair value of the Underwriter Shares, inclusive of the receipt of $2,720 cash payment, as an expense of the Public Offering resulting in a charge directly to shareholders’ equity. The Company estimated that the fair value of these shares was approximately $1,360,000 ($10.00 per share).

 

In connection with the Private Placement, on December 21, 2012, the founders and certain of their designees purchased 4,500,000 warrants (the “Placement Warrants”) at a price of $0.75 per warrant for an aggregate purchase price of $3,375,000. The proceeds from the sale of the Placement Warrants are held in the Trust Account pending completion of the Acquisition Transaction. The Placement Warrants are identical to the Warrants, except that the Placement Warrants are (i) subject to certain transfer restrictions described below, (ii) cannot be redeemed by the Company, and (iii) may be exercised during the applicable exercise period, on a for cash or cashless basis, at any time after the consolidation of each series of the Company’s ordinary shares into one class of ordinary shares after consummation of an Acquisition Transaction or post-acquisition tender offer, as the case may be, even if there is not an effective registration statement relating to the shares underlying the Placement Warrants, so long as such warrants are held by the founders, their designees, or their affiliates. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Placement Warrants are held by holders other than the founders or their permitted transferees, the Placement Warrants will only be exercisable by the holders on the same basis as the Warrants included in the units being sold in the Public Offering.

 

The founders have agreed, subject to certain exceptions below, not to sell, assign or otherwise transfer any of their Placement Warrants until the consummation of the Acquisition Transaction or the completion of a post-acquisition tender offer, as the case may be. Prior to the consummation of an Acquisition Transaction or the completion of a post-acquisition tender offer, as the case may be, the Placement Warrants may only be transferred (i) by gift to an affiliate or a member of the holder’s immediate family (or a member of the immediate family of its officers or directors) or to a trust or other entity, the beneficiary of which is the holder (or one of its officers or directors or a member of their respective immediate families), (ii) by virtue of the laws of descent and distribution upon death of any holder, or (iii) pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order; provided, however, that as relates to the Placement Warrants, any such transfers may be implemented only upon the respective transferee’s written agreement to be bound by the terms and conditions of the insider letter agreement executed by the transferring holder.

 

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CIS Acquisition Ltd.
Notes to Unaudited Interim Financial Statements
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2014

 

3. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the balance sheet and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The significant estimate is for the value of the warrants.

 

Loss Per Share

 

Basic loss per share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted-average number of ordinary or Class A shares, as applicable, outstanding during the period. Class A shares subject to possible redemption of 3,500,000 shares as of April 30, 2014 and 2013 have been excluded from the calculation of basic loss per share since such shares, if redeemed, only participate in their pro rata share of the trust earnings. Loss per share assuming dilution would give effect to the dilutive underwriter’s purchase option, warrants, and other potential ordinary shares outstanding during the period. The Company has not considered the effect of warrants to purchase 8,500,000 ordinary shares and the underwriter’s option to purchase 280,000 Units in the calculation of diluted loss per share, since the exercise of the warrants and the option is contingent upon the occurrence of future events.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

Cash: The Company maintains its cash with high credit quality financial institutions. At times, the Company’s cash and cash equivalents may be uninsured or in deposit accounts that exceed insured amounts. Accordingly, the Company is subject to the risk of failure of the financial institutions where it maintains its cash deposits. In September, 2013, approximately $55,000 was wired from the Company’s former operating bank account pursuant to unauthorized wire instructions. On March 4, 2014, the Company received $50,000 as a settlement from the bank in connection with the unauthorized wire theft.

 

Cash Equivalents: The Company considers all short-term investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.

 

Restricted Investments and Cash Equivalents Held in Trust Account

 

The amounts held in the Trust Account represent substantially all of the proceeds of the Public Offering, the Private Placement and the Underwriter Placement and are classified as restricted assets since such amounts can only be used by the Company in connection with the consummation of an Acquisition Transaction.

 

As of April 30, 2014, investment securities held in the Trust Account consisted of $41,599,206 in a United States Treasury Bill, which matured on May 15, 2014 and $22,401 of cash equivalents. The Company classifies its United States Treasury securities as held-to-maturity in accordance with ASC 320 “Investments – Debt and Equity Securities”. Held-to-maturity securities are those securities which the Company has the ability and intent to hold until maturity. Held-to-maturity treasury securities are recorded at amortized cost on the accompanying balance sheet and are adjusted for the accretion of discounts.

 

A decline in the market value of held-to-maturity securities below cost that is deemed to be other than temporary, results in an impairment that reduces the carrying costs to such securities’ fair value. The impairment is charged to earnings and a new cost basis for the security is established. To determine whether an impairment is other than temporary, the Company considers whether it has the ability and intent to hold the investment until a market price recovery and considers whether evidence indicating the cost of the investment is recoverable outweighs evidence to the contrary.

 

Premiums and discounts are amortized or accreted over the life of the related held-to-maturity security as an adjustment to yield using the effective-interest method. Such amortization and accretion is included in the “interest income” line item in the statements of operations. Interest income is recognized when earned.

 

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CIS Acquisition Ltd.
Notes to Unaudited Interim Financial Statements
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2014

 

3. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, continued

 

Restricted Investments and Cash Equivalents Held in Trust Account, continued

 

The carrying amount, gross unrealized holding gains and the fair value of held-to-maturity securities as of April 30, 2014 are as follows:

 

    Carrying Amount     Gross Unrealized
Holding Gain
    Fair Value  
Held-to-maturity:                        
                         
U.S. Treasury Bills   $ 41,599,206     $ 794     $ 41,600,000  

 

On May 15, 2014, the Company realized proceeds from the maturity of its U.S. Treasury Bills of $41,600,000. The proceeds from the maturity remain held in the Trust Account as restricted cash and cash equivalents.

 

Income Tax

 

The Company complies with FASB ASC 740, “Income Taxes,” which requires an asset and liability approach to financial accounting and reporting for income taxes. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are computed for differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities that will result in future taxable or deductible amounts, based on enacted tax laws and rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. Valuation allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. FASB ASC 740 also establishes recognition requirements for the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes. The Company has identified the British Virgin Islands as its only major tax jurisdiction. There were no unrecognized tax benefits as of April 30, 2014. Since the Company was incorporated on November 28, 2011, the evaluation was performed for the tax years ended October 31, 2013 and 2012, which are the only periods subject to examination. The section prescribes a recognition threshold and a measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. For those benefits to be recognized, a tax position must be more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities. The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense. No amounts were accrued for the payment of interest and penalties at April 30, 2014. The Company is currently not aware of any issues under review that could result in significant payments, accruals or material deviation from its position.

 

Fair Value Measurements

 

The carrying amounts of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and accrued expenses and other current liabilities, approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments.

 

Fair value is defined as an exit price, representing the amount that would be received upon the sale of an asset or payment to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Fair value is a market-based measurement that is determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. A three-tier fair value hierarchy is used to prioritize the inputs in measuring fair value as follows:

 

Level 1. Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2. Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly.
Level 3. Significant unobservable inputs that cannot be corroborated by market data.

 

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CIS Acquisition Ltd.
Notes to Unaudited Interim Financial Statements
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2014

 

3. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, continued

 

Fair Value Measurements, continued 

 

The assets or liability’s fair value measurement within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The following table provides a summary of the liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

 

    Consolidated
Balance Sheet
    Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets or
Liabilities
(Level 1)
    Quoted Prices
for Similar
Assets or
Liabilities in
Active
Markets
(Level 2)
    Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Derivative Liabilities:                                
October 31, 2013   $ 3,230,000     $ -     $ -     $ 3,230,000  
April 30, 2014   $ 3,185,000     $ -     $ -     $ 3,185,000  

 

The following table sets forth a summary of the changes in the fair value of the Company’s Level 3 financial liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

 

    For the Six Months
Ended April 30,
 
    2014  
Beginning balance   $ 3,230,000  
Change in fair value of warrant liability     (45,000 )
Ending balance   $ 3,185,000  

 

Level 3 financial liabilities consist of the derivative liabilities for which there is no current market such that the determination of fair value requires significant judgment or estimation. Changes in fair value measurements categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy are analyzed each period based on changes in estimates or assumptions and recorded as appropriate.

 

Level 3 liabilities are valued using unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of the fair value of the derivate liabilities. For fair value measurements categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer determines its valuation policies and procedures. The development and determination of the unobservable inputs for Level 3 fair value measurements and fair value calculations are the responsibility of the Company’s Chief Financial Officer with support from the Company’s consultants.

 

The Company accounts for the 4,000,000 warrants issued in connection with the Public Offering, and the 4,500,000 warrants issued in connection with the Private Placement in accordance with the guidance contained in ASC 815-40-15-7D whereby under that provision they do not meet the criteria for equity treatment and must be recorded as a liability. Accordingly, the Company classifies the warrant instrument as a liability at its fair value. This liability is subject to re-measurement at each balance sheet date until exercised, and any change in fair value is recognized in the Company’s statement of operations.

 

The fair value of the warrant liability was determined by the Company using the Binomial Lattice pricing model.  This model is dependent upon several variables such as the instrument’s expected term, expected strike price, expected risk-free interest rate over the expected instrument term, the expected dividend yield rate over the expected instrument term expected volatility of the Company’s share price over the expected term, expected time to complete an acquisition and estimated probability of completing a successful acquisition.  The expected term represents the period of time that the instruments granted are expected to be outstanding.  The expected strike price is based upon a weighted average probability analysis of the strike price changes expected during the term as a result of the down round protection.  The risk-free rates are based on U.S. Treasury securities with similar maturities as the expected terms of the options at the date of valuation. Expected dividend yield is based on historical trends.  The Company measures volatility using a blended weighted average of the volatility rates for a number of similar publicly-traded companies along with the Company’s historical volatility.

 

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CIS Acquisition Ltd.
Notes to Unaudited Interim Financial Statements
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2014

 

3. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, continued

 

Fair Value Measurements, continued

 

A significant decrease in the volatility or a significant decrease in the Company’s share price, in isolation, would result in a significantly lower fair value measurement. Changes in the values of the derivative liabilities are recorded in change in fair value of derivative liabilities within other expense (income) on the Company’s statements of operations.

 

As of April 30, 2014, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3 from other levels in the fair value hierarchy.

The inputs to the model were as follows:

 

    April 30, 2014     October 31, 2013  
Dividend yield (per share)     0 %     0 %
Risk-free interest rate:     0.87 %     1.3 %
Expected term      3.6 years       4.13 years  
Expected volatility rate     16.57 %     18.1 %
Assumed acquisition date      August 18, 2014       August 18, 2014  
Estimated probability of acquisition success     61.6 %     61.2 %

  

In connection with the fair value of the derivative liabilities as of April 30, 2014, the Company considered the impact on the fair value as reported, as if the assumed acquisition date had been September 19, 2014, and concluded that any changes to the fair value of the derivative liabilities would be immaterial.

 

Concentration of Credit Risk

 

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist of cash accounts in a financial institution, which at times, may exceed insured amounts. Accordingly, the Company is subject to the risk of failure of the financial institutions where it maintains its cash deposits. See discussion under Cash and Cash Equivalents regarding a theft against one of the Company’s former bank accounts.

 

Ordinary Shares Subject to Possible Conversion

 

The ordinary shares as part of the Units (the “Units”) issued in the Public Offering, contained a conversion feature which is subject to redemption. In accordance with ASC 480, “Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity” (“ASC 480”), redemption provisions not solely within the control of the Company require the security to be classified outside of permanent equity.

 

Accordingly, 3,500,000 of the 4,000,000 public shares were classified outside of permanent equity at redemption value because the redemption rights are subject to the occurrence of certain events that are outside of the Company’s control. The redemption value at April 30, 2014 was equal to approximately the pro rata share of the aggregate amount then on deposit in the Trust Account ($10.40 per share at April 30, 2014).

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-10, “Development Stage Entities (Topic 915): Elimination of Certain Financial Reporting Requirements, Including an Amendment to Variable Interest Entities Guidance in Topic 810, Consolidation.” This ASU removes the definition of a development stage entity from the ASC, thereby removing the financial reporting distinction between development stage entities and other reporting entities from GAAP. In addition, the ASU eliminates the requirements for development stage entities to (1) present inception-to-date information in the statements of operations, cash flows, and stockholders’ equity, (2) label the financial statements as those of a development stage entity, (3) disclose a description of the development stage activities in which the entity is engaged, and (4) disclose in the first year in which the entity is no longer a development stage entity that in prior years it had been in the development stage. This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014, and interim periods therein. Early adoption is permitted. The Company has elected to early adopt this ASU effective with this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and its adoption resulted in the removal of previously required development stage disclosures.

  

In August 2014, the FASB issued a new accounting standard which requires management to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern for each annual and interim reporting period. If substantial doubt exists, additional disclosure is required. This new standard will be effective for the Company for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is permitted. The Company expects to adopt this new standard for the fiscal year ending February 3, 2018 and the Company will continue to assess the impact on its consolidated financial statements.

  

4. Commitments

 

The Company entered into an agreement with the underwriters (the “Underwriting Agreement”). Pursuant to the Underwriting Agreement, the Company paid an underwriting discount of 1.8% of the gross proceeds of the Public Offering, or $720,000 on December 21, 2012.

 

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CIS Acquisition Ltd.
Notes to Unaudited Interim Financial Statements
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2014

 

4. Commitments, continued

 

The holders of the founders’ shares, as well as the holders of the Placement Warrants (and underlying securities) and Underwriter Shares, are entitled to registration rights pursuant to a registration rights agreement signed on December 18, 2012. The holders of the majority of these securities are entitled to make up to two demands that the Company register such securities. The holders of the majority of the founders’ shares and Underwriter Shares can elect to exercise these registration rights at any time commencing three months prior to the date on which the founders’ shares are to be released from escrow. The holders of a majority of the Placement Warrants (or underlying securities) can elect to exercise these registration rights at any time after the Company consummates an Acquisition Transaction or completes a post-acquisition tender offer, as the case may be. In addition, the holders have certain “piggy-back” registration rights with respect to registration statements filed subsequent to the consummation of an Acquisition Transaction or post-acquisition tender offer. The Company will bear the expenses incurred in connection with the filing of any such registration statements.

 

5. Related Party Transactions

 

The Company agreed to pay to CIS Acquisition Holding Co. Ltd. (“CIS Acq Holding”), an affiliate of Anatoly Danilitskiy, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Taras Vazhnov, our director, a total of $7,500 per month for office space, administrative services and secretarial support for a period commencing on December 18, 2012 and ending on the earlier of the consummation of an Acquisition Transaction or the Company’s liquidation. Such fees have been paid as incurred only out of interest earned on the trust account or assets not held in trust, if any. If there are insufficient funds from interest earned on the trust account or from assets not held in trust, then the obligation to CIS Acquisition Holding Co. Ltd. will be accrued and not paid. During the six months ended April 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company has incurred $45,000 and $30,000, respectively, for these office space expenses to CIS Acquisition Holding Co. Ltd.

 

On March 24, 2014, the Company entered into an agreement with CIS Acq Holding, under which for one year the Company may borrow up to $300,000 with no interest. All amounts borrowed under this agreement are due March 23, 2015. On March 25, 2014, May 12, 2014 and June 11, 2014, the Company borrowed $30,000, $10,000 and $120,000 under this borrowing arrangement. As of April 30, 2014, a balance of $30,000 was outstanding under this loan.

 

6. Shareholders’ Equity

 

Preferred Shares:

 

The Company’s Amended and Restated Memorandum of Association authorizes the issuance of up to 5,000,000 preferred shares each with such designation, rights and preferences as may be determined by the board of directors. No preferred shares are currently issued or outstanding.

 

Ordinary Shares:

 

The Company’s Amended and Restated Memorandum of Association authorizes the issuance of up to 75,000,000 ordinary shares. No ordinary shares are currently issued or outstanding.

 

Class A Shares:

 

The Company’s Amended and Restated Memorandum of Association authorizes the issuance of up to 25,000,000 Class A shares. As of April 30, 2014 and October 31, 2013, 1,636,000 Class A shares were issued and outstanding, excluding 3,500,000 Class A shares subject to possible redemption or tender.

 

Class B Shares:

 

The Company’s Amended and Restated Memorandum of Association authorizes the issuance of up to 25,000,000 Class B Shares. No Class B shares are currently issued or outstanding.

 

Class C Shares:

 

The Company’s Amended and Restated Memorandum of Association authorizes the issuance of up to 25,000,000 Class C Shares. No Class C shares are currently issued or outstanding.

 

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CIS Acquisition Ltd.
Notes to Unaudited Interim Financial Statements
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2014

 

7. Stock Purchase Agreement

 

On September 19, 2014, the Delta Agreement was entered into by and among CIS, Delta and Delta’s Parent and the Elite Shareholders. Pursuant to the Agreement, the Company will acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding equity interests in Delta from Delta’s Parent and Elite Shareholders in exchange for the transaction consideration consisting of 6,060,000 Ordinary Shares (the “Acquisition”). The Agreement also provides additional shares to be issued to Delta’s Parent and Elite Shareholders.

 

8. Subsequent Events

 

The Company evaluated events that have occurred after the balance sheet date of April 30, 2014 through the date which the financials were available to be issued. Based upon this review, other than as already disclosed within these financial statements in Notes 1, 3 and 7, the Company did not identify any recognized or non-recognized subsequent events that would have required adjustment or disclosure in the financial statements.

 

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Exhibit 99.3

 

Delta Advanced Materials Limited

  Index to Financial Statements

 

  Page No.
Delta Advanced Materials Limited for the Year Ended June 30, 2014  
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm F-1
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of the Years Ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012 F-2
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the Years Ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012 F-3
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity for the Years Ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012 F-4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012 F-5
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements F-6

 

 
 

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To: The Board of Directors and Shareholders of
  Delta Advanced Materials Limited

 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Delta Advanced Materials Limited and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”) as of June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012, and the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income, shareholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012. These consolidated financial statements and schedule are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall consolidated financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of the Company as of June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012, and the results of its operations and comprehensive income, and its cash flows for each of the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

/s/ Dominic K.F. Chan & Co

 

Dominic K.F. Chan & Co

Certified Public Accountants

Hong Kong, September 12, 2014

 

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Delta Advanced Materials Limited

Consolidated Balance Sheets

as at June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012

 

    2014     2013     2012  
ASSETS                        
Current assets                        
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 9,045,950     $ 3,946,136     $ 7,054,228  
Restricted cash     22,855,107       24,740,635       41,347,182  
Trade and other receivables     77,745,875       61,460,604       40,293,613  
Inventories     14,062,567       13,803,489       9,586,598  
      123,709,499       103,950,864       98,281,621  
Non-current assets                        
Property, plant and equipment     76,439,788       57,293,878       42,489,304  
Land use rights     5,724,636       5,262,766       2,424,878  
Deferred tax assets     657,377       531,492       449,111  
      82,821,801       63,088,136       45,363,293  
                         
Total assets   $ 206,531,300     $ 167,039,000     $ 143,644,914  
                         
LIABILITIES                        
Current liabilities                        
Trade and other payables   $ 35,850,810     $ 27,336,609     $ 43,370,265  
Advances from customers     1,776,624       2,428,443       1,436,529  
Due to a shareholder     2,857,432       -       -  
Bank borrowings     81,377,050       60,764,176       35,754,719  
Income tax payables     814,051       900,627       810,196  
Deferred tax liabilities     1,020,209       74,967       91,643  
Convertible bonds - current portion     27,375,750       27,219,551       -  
      151,071,926       118,724,373       81,463,352  
Non-current liabilities                        
Convertible bonds - non-current portion     -       -       27,182,551  
                         
Total liabilities   $ 151,071,926     $ 118,724,373     $ 108,645,903  
                         
Commitments and contingencies     -       -       -  
                         
Capital and reserves                        
Share capital   $ 8,852,713     $ 5,134,788     $ 5,134,788  
Additional paid-in capital     -       3,717,925       3,717,925  
Statutory reserves     6,196,949       3,219,995       2,501,593  
Retained earnings     34,370,050       30,518,696       19,531,362  
Accumulated other comprehensive income     6,039,662       5,723,223       4,113,343  
Total equity     55,459,374       48,314,627       34,999,011  
                         
Total liabilities and equity   $ 206,531,300     $ 167,039,000     $ 143,644,914  

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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Delta Advanced Materials Limited

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income

For the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012

 

    2014     2013     2012  
                   
Revenue   $ 175,327,717     $ 124,218,213     $ 95,627,051  
Cost of sales     (157,904,729 )     (99,733,216 )     (69,686,610 )
Gross profit     17,422,988       24,484,997       25,940,441  
                         
Operating expenses:                        
Selling expenses     (2,306,021 )     (2,374,609 )     (2,442,753 )
General and administrative expenses     (3,482,027 )     (4,267,774 )     (4,409,313 )
Total operating expenses     (5,788,048 )     (6,642,383 )     (6,852,066 )
                         
Other income (expenses):                        
Interest expenses     (4,000,626 )     (2,806,338 )     (2,240,872 )
Interest income     1,948,743       923,298       594,409  
Change in fair value of convertible bonds     (156,199 )     (37,000 )     (2,440,283 )
Other gains (loss) - net     7,929       (60,197 )     (9,215 )
Total other income (expenses)     (2,200,153 )     (1,980,237 )     (4,095,961 )
                         
Income before income taxes     9,434,787       15,862,377       14,992,414  
                         
Income taxes     (2,606,479 )     (4,156,641 )     (4,520,840 )
                         
Net income   $ 6,828,308     $ 11,705,736     $ 10,471,574  
                         
Other comprehensive income                        
Foreign currency translation adjustments     316,439       1,609,880       1,332,001  
Total other comprehensive income     316,439       1,609,880       1,332,001  
                         
Comprehensive income   $ 7,144,747     $ 13,315,616     $ 11,803,575  
                         
Earnings per share attributable to                        
equity holders of the Company                        
- Basic   $ 0.17     $ 0.29     $ 0.26  
- Diluted   $ 0.12     $ 0.20     $ 0.22  
                         
Weighted average shares used in calculating                        
earnings per ordinary share                        
- Basic     40,000,000       40,000,000       40,000,000  
- Diluted     58,191,973       58,191,973       58,191,973  

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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Delta Advanced Materials Limited

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity

For the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012

 

                                  Accumulated        
                Additional                 other        
    Share capital     paid-in     Statutory     Retained     comprehensive        
    Ordinary share     Amount     capital     reserves     earnings     income     Total  
                                           
Balance as of July 1, 2011     10,000     $ 1,283     $ 8,851,430     $ 1,203,999     $ 10,357,382     $ 2,781,342     $ 23,195,436  
Foreign currency translation adjustment     -       -       -       -       -       1,332,001       1,332,001  
Issue of bonus shares     39,990,000       5,133,505       (5,133,505 )     -       -       -       -  
Net income for the year     -       -       -       -       10,471,574       -       10,471,574  
Appropriation to statutory reserves     -       -       -       1,297,594       (1,297,594 )     -       -  
                                                         
Balance as of June 30, 2012     40,000,000     $ 5,134,788     $ 3,717,925     $ 2,501,593     $ 19,531,362     $ 4,113,343     $ 34,999,011  
                                                         
Balance as of July 1, 2012     40,000,000     $ 5,134,788     $ 3,717,925     $ 2,501,593     $ 19,531,362     $ 4,113,343     $ 34,999,011  
Foreign currency translation adjustment     -       -       -       -       -       1,609,880       1,609,880  
Net income for the year     -       -       -       -       11,705,736       -       11,705,736  
Appropriation to statutory reserves     -       -       -       718,402       (718,402 )     -       -  
                                                         
Balance as of June 30, 2013     40,000,000     $ 5,134,788     $ 3,717,925     $ 3,219,995     $ 30,518,696     $ 5,723,223     $ 48,314,627  
                                                         
Balance as of July 1, 2013     40,000,000     $ 5,134,788     $ 3,717,925     $ 3,219,995     $ 30,518,696     $ 5,723,223     $ 48,314,627  
Foreign currency translation adjustment     -       -       -       -       -       316,439       316,439  
Transition to no par value regime     -       3,717,925       (3,717,925 )     -       -       -       -  
Net income for the year     -       -       -       -       6,828,308       -       6,828,308  
Appropriation to statutory reserves     -       -       -       2,976,954       (2,976,954 )     -       -  
                                                         
Balance as of June 30, 2014     40,000,000     $ 8,852,713     $ -     $ 6,196,949     $ 34,370,050     $ 6,039,662     $ 55,459,374  

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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Delta Advanced Materials Limited

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012

 

    2014     2013     2012  
Cash flows from operating activities:                        
Net income   $ 6,828,308     $ 11,705,736     $ 10,471,574  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:                        
Change in fair value of convertible bonds     156,199       37,000       2,440,283  
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment     4,816,403       4,055,295       3,202,477  
Amortization of land use rights     41,600       39,927       31,803  
Written off of goodwill     -       71,638       -  
Gain on disposals of property, plant and equipment     (113,953 )     -       -  
Deferred income taxes     822,200       (94,179 )     (305,753 )
Allowance for doubtful accounts     177,179       411,211       801,134  
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:                        
Trade and other receivables     (16,343,386 )     (20,408,647 )     1,828,568  
Inventories     (191,049 )     (3,953,649 )     (2,239,736 )
Trade and other payables     8,428,337       (16,707,725 )     (1,389,298 )
Advances from customers     (665,038 )     947,128       921,659  
Income tax payables     (91,200 )     72,129       (615,916 )
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities     3,865,600       (23,824,136 )     15,146,795  
                         
Cash flows from investing activities:                        
Acquisitions of                        
- Land use rights     (478,184 )     (2,784,957 )     (144,728 )
- Property, plant and equipment     (23,957,404 )     (17,225,856 )     (12,447,776 )
Disposals of property and equipment     359,012       -       -  
Cash paid for business combinations, net of cash acquired     -       (524,217 )     -  
Net cash (used in) investing activities     (24,076,576 )     (20,535,030 )     (12,592,504 )
                         
Cash flows from financing activities:                        
Proceeds from bank borrowings     129,232,006       74,017,122       46,423,050  
Repayment of bank borrowings     (108,797,261 )     (49,884,676 )     (26,984,212 )
Proceeds from convertible bonds     -       -       4,000,000  
Due to a shareholder     2,857,432       -       -  
Change in restricted cash     2,011,673       17,225,727       (25,648,750 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities     25,303,850       41,358,173       (2,209,912 )
                         
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash     6,941       (107,099 )     151,778  
                         
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents     5,099,815       (3,108,092 )     496,157  
                         
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year     3,946,135       7,054,228       6,558,071  
                         
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year   $ 9,045,950     $ 3,946,136     $ 7,054,228  
                         
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:                        
Interest paid   $ 4,000,626     $ 2,806,338     $ 2,240,872  
Tax paid   $ 2,693,055     $ 4,066,210     $ 5,109,044  

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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Delta Advanced Materials Limited

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012

 

Note 1 - Organization and Business Operations

 

Delta Advanced Materials Limited (formerly known as China Deltachem Holdings Limited) (the “Company” or “Delta Advanced”) was incorporated in Hong Kong on June 17, 2010. The address of its registered office is Suite D, 19th Floor, Ritz Plaza, 122 Austin Road, Hong Kong. The reporting currency of the Company is the United States Dollar (“$”).

 

The principal activity of the Company is investment holding. The Company currently operates through itself, and four wholly-owned subsidiaries in the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”): Jiangsu Yangtze Delta Fine Chemical Co., Ltd (“Jiangsu Delta”), Jiangsu Zhengxin New Material Research and Development Co., Ltd (“Jiangsu Zhengxin R&D”), Jiangsu Delta Logistics Co., Ltd (“Jiangsu Logistics”), and Binhai Deda Chemical Co., Ltd (“Binhai Deda”). Jiangsu Delta is the principal operating subsidiary of the Company.

 

The Company and its subsidiaries (hereinafter, collectively referred to as the “Company”) are engaged in the sale of organic compound in the PRC.

 

On June 15, 2007, Jiangsu Delta was established by S&S International Investment Holding (HK) Limited (“S&S International”), a Hong Kong based investment holding company, as a wholly foreign-owned enterprise (with an initial registered capital of US$42 million, which was later reduced to US$ 28.8 million) located in Zhenjiang City, Jiangsu Province, the PRC.

 

Pursuant to a share transfer agreement entered into on April 13, 2008, Mr. Xin Chao acquired the entire equity interest in Jiangsu Delta from S&S International through Zhengxin International Investment Limited, a Hong Kong corporation (“Zhengxin International”) and became the controller of Jiangsu Delta since then. On May 21, 2008, the acquisition of Jiangsu Delta by Zhengxin International was approved by the Jiangsu Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation Department in accordance with “The Approval of Alteration of Equities in and Amendment of the Articles of Association of Jiangsu Yantze River Delta Fine Chemical Co, Ltd.” issued by the same authority.

 

Due to the corporate restructuring effort to consolidate the business of Jiangsu Delta under a pure investment holding entity, pursuant to a sale and purchase agreement dated May 20, 2010, Delta Advanced for a consideration of US$28.8 million. Delta Advanced, formerly known as China Deltachem Holdings Limited, as a pure investment holding vehicle controlled by Mr. Chao and had an initial issued and paid-up share capital of HK$10,000 comprising 10,000 shares of HK$1.00 each. The said shares were issued at a total subscription price of HK$68,640,000 (equivalent to $8,800,000) with a premium of HK$6,863 per share.

 

On August 30, 2010, the acquisition of Jiangsu Delta by Delta Advanced was approved by the Jiangsu Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation Department in accordance with “The Approval of Share Transfer of and Amendment of the Articles of Association of Jiangsu Chang San Jiao Chemical Co., Ltd.” issued by the same authority.

 

On May 26, 2011, Delta Advanced carried out a bonus share issue, whereby an additional 39,990,000 ordinary shares of Delta Advanced were allotted and issued as bonus shares at a price of HK$1.00 each to all the then shareholders of Delta Advanced at the ratio in proportion to their existing shareholding percentage, and credited as fully paid up on a capitalization of the reserve of HK$39,990,000 from the capital reserve of Delta Advanced. Subsequent to the bonus issue, Delta Advanced’s total issued and paid-up share capital increases to HK$40 million, comprising 40 million shares of HK$1.00 each.

 

Delta Advanced entered into a series of Securities Purchase Agreements dated January 31, 2011, May 16, 2011 and June 30, 2011, respectively, with the funds managed by Korea Investment Partners Co. Ltd. And Kleiner, Perkins, Caufield & Byers (the “Bondholders”), pursuant to which it has issued convertible bonds (“Convertible Bonds”) for an aggregate principal amount of US$18 million. The Convertible Bonds have an interest rate of 6.00% per annum and a guaranteed interest rate at maturity of 15.00%. The principal and interests accrued on such Convertible Notes are convertible in whole or in part into the ordinary shares in Delta Advanced, on such terms and subject to the conditions of the Securities Purchase Agreements.

 

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Principles of Consolidation and Presentation

 

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”).  The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Company, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries.  All intercompany accounts, transactions, and profits have been eliminated upon consolidation.

 

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Delta Advanced Materials Limited

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012

 

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could materially differ from those estimates.

 

Segment Reporting

 

The Company operates in one business and geographical segment of manufacturing and sales of organic compounds in the PRC.  ASC 280, Segment Reporting, establishes standards for reporting information about operating segments. Given the economic characteristics of the similar nature of the products sold, the type of customer and the method of distribution, the Company operates as one reportable segment as defined by ASC 280, Segment Reporting.

 

  Foreign Currency Translation

 

The Company’s financial statements are presented in the U.S. dollar ($), which is the Company’s reporting currency and functional currency. The Company’s subsidiaries in the PRC use Renminbi (“RMB”) as their functional currencies. 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 consolidated statements of income. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency are translated at the functional currency rate of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. Any differences are taken to profit or loss as a gain or loss on foreign currency translation in the statements of income.

 

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 income and cash flows are translated at an average rate during the reporting period.  Adjustments resulting from the translation are recorded in shareholders’ equity as part of accumulated other comprehensive income.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

Revenue principally represents organic compound sale revenue. Revenue comprises the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for the sale of goods in the ordinary course of the Company’s activities and is recorded net of value added tax (“VAT”). Consistent with the criteria of ASC 605 “Revenue Recognition” (“ASC 605”), the Company recognizes revenue when the following four revenue recognition criteria are met: (i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) delivery has occurred or services have been provided, (iii) the selling price is fixed or determinable, and (iv) collectability is reasonably assured.

 

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognized upon delivery when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of goods have transferred t the buyer, continuing managerial involvement usually associated with ownership and effective control have ceased and the coasts incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

 

Interest income is recognized on a time-proportion basis using the effective interest method.

 

Borrowing Costs

 

Borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest method except for those costs that are directly attributable to assets under construction. Borrowing costs on general borrowings are capitalised by applying a capitalization rate to construction or expenditures that are financed by general borrowings. Borrowing costs on general financing during the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012 were capitalized at a rate of 7.11%, 7.17% and 7.63% respectively.

 

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Delta Advanced Materials Limited

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012

 

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

 

Leases

 

The Company accounts for its leases under the provisions of ASC 840, Leases. Certain of the Company’s operating leases provide for minimum annual payments that change over the life of the lease. The aggregate minimum annual payments are expensed on the straight-line basis over the minimum lease term. The Company recognizes a deferred rent liability for minimum step rents when the amount of rent expense exceeds the actual lease payments and it reduces the deferred rent liability when the actual lease payments exceeds the amount of straight-line rent expense. Rent holidays and tenant improvement allowances for store remodels are amortized on the straight-line basis over the initial term of the lease and any option period that is reasonably assured of being exercised.

 

Restricted Cash

 

Restricted cash are cash deposited in fixed deposit accounts maintained in the PRC and Hong Kong for the purpose of securing bank borrowings.

 

Trade Receivables

 

Trade receivables are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. The Company extends unsecured credit to its customers in the ordinary course of business but mitigates the associated risks by performing credit checks and actively pursuing past due accounts. An allowance for doubtful accounts is established and determined based on managements’ assessment of known requirements, aging of receivables, payment history, the customer’s current credit worthiness and the economic environment.

 

Inventories

 

Inventories are carried at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost is determined using the monthly average cost method, except for materials-in-transit. The cost of finished goods comprises raw materials, direct labor, other direct costs and related production overheads (based on normal operating capacity) but excludes costs of idle plant and abnormal waste. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less the applicable variable selling expenses.

 

Property, Plant and Equipment

 

Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost. The cost of an item of property, plant and equipment initially recognised includes its purchase price and any cost that is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating the manner intended by management. Significant additions or improvements extending useful lives of assets are capitalized. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives as follows:

 

Buildings   10 or 20 years
Machinery   10 or 20 years
Vehicles   4 years
Plant and equipment   3 to 5 years
Software   5 years

 

Construction in progress represents buildings and related premises under construction, which is stated at actual construction cost less any impairment loss. Construction in progress is transferred to the respective category of property and equipment when completed and ready for its intended use.

 

Costs of repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred and asset improvements are capitalized. The cost and related accumulated depreciation and amortization of assets disposed of or retired are removed from the accounts, and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in the consolidated income statements.

 

Land Use Rights

 

According to the laws of the PRC, the government owns all the land in the PRC.  Companies or individuals are authorized to possess and use the land only through the land use rights granted by the government. The land use rights represent cost of the rights to use the land in respect of properties located in the PRC. Land use rights are carried at cost and amortized on a straight-line basis over the period of rights of 50 to 52 years.

 

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Delta Advanced Materials Limited

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012

 

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

 

Long-lived Assets

 

The Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment annually or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.

 

Long-lived assets are reviewed for recoverability at the lowest level in which there are identifiable cash flows, usually at the store level. The carrying amount of a long-lived asset is not considered recoverable if it exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset. If the asset is determined not to be recoverable, then it is considered to be impaired and the impairment to be recognized is the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset, determined using discounted cash flow valuation techniques, as defined in ASC 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment.

 

The Company determined the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset by projecting future revenue and operating expense for each store under consideration for impairment. The estimates of future cash flows involve management judgment and are based upon assumptions about expected future operating performance. The actual cash flows could differ from management’s estimates due to changes in business conditions, operating performance and economic conditions.

 

The Company’s evaluation resulted in no long-lived asset impairment charges during the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012.

 

Goodwill

 

The Company allocates goodwill to reporting units based on the reporting unit expected to benefit from the business combination. The Company evaluates their reporting units on an annual basis and, if necessary, reassigns goodwill using a relative fair value allocation approach. Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level on an annual basis and between annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value. These events or circumstances could include a significant change in the business climate, legal factors, operating performance indicators, competition, or sale or disposition of a significant portion of a reporting unit.

 

Application of the goodwill impairment test requires judgment, including the identification of reporting units, assignment of assets and liabilities to reporting units, assignment of goodwill to reporting units, and determination of the fair value of each reporting unit. The Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that goodwill is impaired. If the more likely than not threshold is met, we perform a quantitative impairment test. The Company’s evaluation resulted in goodwill impairment charges of nil, $71,638 and nil respectively during the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012.

 

Accrual and Disclosure of Loss Contingencies

 

We determine whether to disclose or accrue for loss contingencies based on an assessment of whether the risk of loss is remote, reasonably possible or probable, and whether it can be reasonably estimated. We analyze, if any, our litigation and regulatory matters based on available information to assess the potential liabilities. Our assessment is developed based on an analysis of possible outcomes under various strategies. We accrue for loss contingencies when such amounts are probable and reasonably estimable. If a contingent liability is only reasonably possible, we will disclose the potential range of the loss, if estimable. We record losses related to contingencies in cost of operations or selling, general and administrative expenses, depending on the nature of the underlying transaction leading to the loss contingency.

 

Convertible bonds

 

Convertible bonds are presented as current liabilities unless the Group has an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least 12 months after the balance sheet date, in which case they are presented as non-current liabilities. On issuance of convertible foreign currency bonds, the proceeds from convertible bonds issued are allocated to the liability component presented on the balance sheet. The liability component including the conversion option is recognised initially at its fair value, determined using the Binomial Valuation Model. It is subsequently carried at its fair value with fair value changes recognised in profit or loss. When the conversion option is exercised, the carrying amount of the liability component is derecognised with a corresponding recognition of share capital.

 

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Delta Advanced Materials Limited

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012

 

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

 

Retirement Benefit Plans

 

Full time employees of the Company in the PRC participate in a government mandated defined contribution plan, pursuant to which certain pension benefits, medical care, employee housing fund and other welfare benefits are provided to employees. Chinese labor regulations require the Company to make contributions to the government for these benefits based on certain percentages of the employees’ salaries. The Company accounts the mandated defined contribution plan under the vested benefit obligations approach based on the guidance of ASC 715, Compensation—Retirement Benefits.

 

Retained Earnings - Appropriated

 

The income of the Company’s PRC subsidiaries is distributable to their shareholder after transfer to reserves as required by relevant PRC laws and regulations and the subsidiary’s Articles of Association.  As stipulated by the relevant laws and regulations in the PRC, these PRC subsidiaries are required to maintain reserves which are non-distributable to shareholders. Appropriations to the reserves are approved by the respective boards of directors.

 

Reserves include statutory reserves and discretionary reserves.  Statutory reserves can be used to make good previous years’ losses, if any, and may be converted into capital in proportion to the existing equity interests of shareholders, provided that the balance after such conversion is not less than 25% of the registered capital.  The appropriation to the statutory reserves must not be less than 10% of net profit after taxation.  Such appropriation may cease to apply if the balance of the fund is equal to 50% of the entity’s registered capital.

 

Research and Development Costs

 

Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. The research and development costs were not material for the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012.

 

Advertising Expenses

 

Advertising expenses are expensed as incurred. The advertising expenses were not material for the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012.

 

Income Taxes

 

The Company follows ASC 740, Income Taxes, which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences in future years of differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts at each period end based on enacted tax laws and statutory tax rates, applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. Valuation allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.

 

The Company adopted ASC 740-10-25, which provides criteria for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of uncertain tax position.  The Company must recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate resolution. The Company did not recognize any additional liabilities for uncertain tax positions as a result of the implementation of ASC 740-10-25.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

The Company considers all short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and have original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

 

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Delta Advanced Materials Limited

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012

 

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

 

Share Based Payment

 

The Group operates an equity-settled, share based compensation plan. The value of the brokerage services received by Red Horse Capital Inc. in exchange for grant of warrants is recognised as an expense with a corresponding increase in the additional paid-in capital of approximately $7,943 during the year ended June 30, 2011.

 

Goods and services received or acquired in an equity-settled share based payment transaction, which do not qualify for recognition as assets, are recognised as expenses with a corresponding increase in equity. The Company measures the goods and services received at fair value of the goods and services received, unless that fair value cannot be estimated reliably.

 

Comprehensive Income

 

The Company has adopted FASB Accounting Standard Codification Topic 220 (“ASC 220”) “Comprehensive income” (formerly known as SFAS No. 130, “Reporting Comprehensive Income”), which establishes standards for reporting and display of comprehensive income, its components and accumulated balances. Accumulated other comprehensive income represents the accumulated balance of foreign currency translation adjustments of the Company.

 

Fair Value Measurements

 

ASC 820 defines fair value as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. When determining the fair value measurements for assets and liabilities required or permitted to be recorded at fair value, the Company considers the principal or most advantageous market in which it would transact and it considers assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability.

 

ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy that requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. A financial instrument’s categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.  ASC 820 establishes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

 

· Level 1 – Valuations based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company holds. An active market for the asset or liability is a market in which transactions for the asset or liability occur with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis.
· Level 2 – Valuation based on quoted prices in markets that are not active for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly.
· Level 3 – Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement.

 

The Company adopted ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, on January 1, 2008 for all financial assets and liabilities and nonfinancial assets and liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the consolidated financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually). ASC 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The Company has also adopted ASC 820, on January 1, 2009 for non financial assets and non financial liabilities, as these items are not recognized at fair value on a recurring basis. The adoption of ASC 820 for all financial assets and liabilities and non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities did not have any impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

Financial instruments include cash, accounts receivable, prepayments and other receivables, short-term borrowings from banks, accounts payable and accrued expenses and other payables. The carrying amounts of cash, accounts receivable, prepayments and other receivables, short-term loans, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate their fair value due to the short term maturities of these instruments. See footnote 10 regarding the fair value of the Company’s warrants, which are classified as Level 3 liabilities in the fair value hierarchy.

 

The fair values of the convertible bonds are determined using Binomial Valuation Model.

 

The fair values of current financial assets and liabilities carried at amortized cost approximate their carrying amounts.

 

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Delta Advanced Materials Limited

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012

 

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

 

Recently Issued Accounting Guidance

 

 The FASB has issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-06, Technical Corrections and Improvements Related to Glossary Terms. The amendments in this ASU relate to glossary terms and cover a wide range of Topics in the FASB’s Accounting Standards Codification™ (Codification). These amendments are presented in four sections:

 

1. Deletion of Master Glossary Terms (Section A) arising because of terms that were carried forward from source literature (e.g., FASB Statements, EITF Issues, and so forth) to the Codification but were not utilized in the Codification.

 

2. Addition of Master Glossary Term Links (Section B) arising from Master Glossary terms whose links did not carry forward to the Codification.

 

3. Duplicate Master Glossary Terms (Section C) arising from Master Glossary terms that appear multiple times in the Master Glossary with similar, but not identical, definitions.

 

4. Other Technical Corrections Related to Glossary Terms (Section D) arising from miscellaneous changes to update Master Glossary terms.

 

The amendments do not have transition guidance and are effective upon issuance for both public entities and nonpublic entities.

 

The FASB has issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity. The amendments in the ASU change the criteria for reporting discontinued operations while enhancing disclosures in this area. It also addresses sources of confusion and inconsistent application related to financial reporting of discontinued operations guidance in U.S. GAAP.

 

Under the new guidance, only disposals representing a strategic shift in operations should be presented as discontinued operations. Those strategic shifts should have a major effect on the organization’s operations and financial results. Examples include a disposal of a major geographic area, a major line of business, or a major equity method investment.

 

In addition, the new guidance requires expanded disclosures about discontinued operations that will provide financial statement users with more information about the assets, liabilities, income, and expenses of discontinued operations.

 

The new guidance also requires disclosure of the pre-tax income attributable to a disposal of a significant part of an organization that does not qualify for discontinued operations reporting. This disclosure will provide users with information about the ongoing trends in a reporting organization’s results from continuing operations.

 

The amendments in this ASU enhance convergence between U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Part of the new definition of discontinued operation is based on elements of the definition of discontinued operations in IFRS 5, Non-Current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations.

 

The amendments in the ASU are effective in the first quarter of 2015 for public organizations with calendar year ends. For most nonpublic organizations, it is effective for annual financial statements with fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2014. Early adoption is permitted.

 

The Company has considered all new accounting pronouncements and has concluded that there are no new pronouncements that may have a material impact on results of operations, financial condition, or cash flows, based on current information.

 

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Delta Advanced Materials Limited

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012

 

Note 3 - Concentration of Credit Risk

 

The Company maintains cash in bank deposit accounts in PRC and Hong Kong. The Company performs ongoing evaluations of this institution to limit its concentration risk exposure.

 

The Company sells organic compound principally in the PRC. Because of this, the Company is subject to regional risks, such as the economy, regional financial conditions and unemployment, weather conditions, power outages, and other natural disasters specific to the region in which the Company operates.

 

Details of major customers accounting for 10% or more of the Group’s sales or trade receivables are as follows:

 

    Sales     Trade receivables  
    2014     2013     2012     2014     2013     2012  
Customer A     5.4 %     7.1 %     9.4 %     6.8 %     11.4 %     6.9 %
Customer B     3.6 %     5.1 %     1.3 %     2.6 %     14.0 %     1.5 %

 

Details of suppliers accounting for 10% or more of the Group’s purchases or trade payables are as follows:

 

    Purchases     Trade payables  
    2014     2013     2012     2014     2013     2012  
Supplier A     13.0 %     0.0 %     0.0 %     12.9 %     0.0 %     0.0 %
Supplier B     10.7 %     7.6 %     0.0 %     29.4 %     25.2 %     0.0 %
Supplier C     9.8 %     9.9 %     0.0 %     0.0 %     13.9 %     10.5 %
Supplier D     7.6 %     24.0 %     11.2 %     2.2 %     5.3 %     0.0 %
Supplier E     4.8 %     11.3 %     16.9 %     0.0 %     0.4 %     0.0 %

 

Note 4 - Trade and other receivables

    2014     2013     2012  
Notes receivable   $ 780,736     $ 2,097,577     $ 1,136,208  
                         
Trade receivables     54,742,846       52,483,956       30,024,558  
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts     (1,424,173 )     (1,241,163 )     (806,620 )
Trade receivables - net     53,318,673       51,242,793       29,217,938  
                         
Other receivables     11,112,406       2,944,667       4,606,133  
Prepayments and deposits     12,534,060       5,175,567       5,333,334  
                         
    $ 77,745,875     $ 61,460,604     $ 40,293,613  

 

Bank borrowings are secured on trade receivables of the Group with carrying amounts of $6,983,127, nil and nil for the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012 respectively.

 

Age analysis of trade and other receivables:

    2014     2013     2012  
Within 3 months   $ 34,040,404     $ 33,894,770     $ 21,369,268  
From 3 to 6 months     8,767,953       13,757,760       5,196,718  
Past due over 6 months     23,046,895       7,776,093       8,064,705  
                         
    $ 65,855,252     $ 55,428,623     $ 34,630,691  

 

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Delta Advanced Materials Limited

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012

 

Note 5 - Inventories

    2014     2013     2012  
Finished goods   $ 8,338,302     $ 6,202,218     $ 2,411,789  
Raw materials     5,724,265       7,601,271       7,174,809  
                         
    $ 14,062,567     $ 13,803,489     $ 9,586,598  

 

The cost of inventories recognized as an expense and included in cost of sales amounts to $116,976,856, $76,638,808 and $57,788,591 for the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012 respectively.

 

Note 6 - Property, plant and equipment

    2014     2013     2012  
Buildings   $ 14,197,999     $ 11,870,184     $ 6,864,905  
Machinery     51,900,300       36,604,659       31,671,810  
Vehicles     1,803,008       1,076,025       758,377  
Plant and equipment     4,823,706       2,469,522       1,011,018  
Software     43,858       83,606       81,866  
Construction in progress     18,397,073       15,059,369       7,734,753  
      91,165,944       67,163,365       48,122,729  
Less: Accumulated depreciation     (14,726,156 )     (9,869,487 )     (5,633,425 )
                         
Net book value   $ 76,439,788     $ 57,293,878     $ 42,489,304  

 

Borrowing costs capitalized during the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012 were $824,669, $243,362 and $28,578, respectively.

 

Buildings with net book value of approximately $313,286, $328,618 and nil were used as collateral of short term bank borrowings for the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

 

The depreciation expenses for the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012 were $4,816,403, $4,055,295 and $3,202,477, respectively.

 

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Delta Advanced Materials Limited

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012

 

Note 7 - Land Use Rights

    2014     2013     2012  
Land use rights   $ 5,982,880     $ 5,478,417     $ 2,596,356  
Less: Accumulated amortization     (258,244 )     (215,651 )     (171,478 )
                         
Land use rights - net   $ 5,724,636     $ 5,262,766     $ 2,424,878  

 

Land use rights with net book value of approximately $2,394,716, $2,435,879 and $1,917,523 were used as collateral of short term bank borrowings for the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

 

The amortization expenses for the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012 were $41,600, $39,927 and $31,803, respectively.

 

Years ending June 30,        
2015     $ 41,600  
2016       41,600  
2017       41,600  
2018       41,600  
2019       41,600  
Thereafter       5,516,636  
           
Total     $ 5,724,636  

 

Note 8 - Trade and other payables

    2014     2013     2012  
                   
Notes payable   $ 13,073,063     $ 969,587     $ 28,324,129  
Trade payables     19,658,604       19,188,011       12,049,195  
Accruals     408,406       390,259       234,707  
Other taxes payable     853,681       477,006       627,178  
Other payables     1,857,056       6,311,746       2,135,056  
                         
    $ 35,850,810     $ 27,336,609     $ 43,370,265  

 

Note 9 - Due to a Shareholder

 

The amount due to a shareholder is unsecured, interest free and has no fixed repayment date.

 

Note 10 - Bank Borrowings

 

As of June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Company had short-term borrowings from banks which were repayable within one year and charged at interest rates ranging from 3.9% to 8.7%, from 2.5% to 9.0% and from 2.5% to 10.4% per annum, respectively. Such borrowings primarily consist of loans denominated in Renminbi, and U.S. dollars. Bank borrowings are secured over certain bank deposits, certain trade receivables, certain plant and machinery, and certain land use rights. The bank borrowings are guaranteed by a number of unrelated parties, key management of the Company and the ultimate controlling party of the Company.

 

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Delta Advanced Materials Limited

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012

 

Note 11 - Convertible Bonds

 

The Company has entered into a series of securities purchase agreements dated January 31, 2011, May 16, 2011 and June 30, 2011 with certain investment funds, pursuant to which it has issued certain bonds for an aggregate principal amount of $18,000,000. Details of the convertible bonds issuance are as follows:

  First batch Second batch Third batch
Issue date January 31, 2011 May 16, 2011 June 30, 2011
Principal amount $ 4 million $ 10 million $ 4 million
Interest rate 6% per annum 6% per annum 6% per annum
Type Unsecured convertible bond Unsecured convertible bond Unsecured convertible bond
Conversion Date Within 3 years after issue date Within 3 years after issue date Within 3 years after issue date
Underlying share Ordinary Share Ordinary Share Ordinary Share
Guaranteed interest rate at maturity 15% per annum 15% per annum 15%per annum
Conversion price $ 0.8625 per share 1 $ 1.04 per share 1 $ 1.04 per share 1
Adjustments to conversion price In the event of a share split, share dividends, reverse share split or similar transaction, the Conversion Price shall be automatically adjusted proportionately.
   
  Upon the issuance of new share or other equity-linked instruments at a price lower than the then existing Conversion price or on terms more favourable, the Conversion price shall be automatically adjusted downward to the same prices as that of the new equity.
Number of shares convertible Number of shares convertible = (Principle + 6% conversion interest compounded annually) / Conversion price If an IPO occurs on or before the eighteen (18) month anniversary of the closing date of the initial closing, no conversion interest shall be payable for the first 18 months period.
Payment condition when conversion right is not exercised until maturity date On the maturity date the Company shall pay Guaranteed interest, calculated from initial issue date and compounded annually, on the then outstanding and unconverted principal amount.
Put option In the event that an IPO has not been consummated on or prior to the two-year anniversary of the original issue date, the holder of note shall have the right exercisable for a thirty (30) day period following the two-year anniversary of the original issue date to require the Company to redeem with 15% interest rate per annum.

1 The conversion price is adjusted by the bonus shares

    2014     2013     2012  
Current portion   $ 27,375,750     $ 27,219,551     $ -  
Non-current portion     -       -       27,182,551  
                         
    $ 27,375,750     $ 27,219,551     $ 27,182,551  

 

The carrying amount of the convertible bonds at the balance sheet date is derived as follows:

Face value of convertible bonds   $ 18,000,000     $ 18,000,000     $ 18,000,000  
Loss on valuation of convertible bonds     9,375,750       9,219,551       9,182,551  
                         
    $ 27,375,750     $ 27,219,551     $ 27,182,551  
Loss on valuation of convertible bonds:                        
At beginning of year   $ 9,219,551     $ 9,182,551     $ 6,742,268  
Provided for the year     156,199       37,000       2,440,283  
                         
At end of year   $ 9,375,750     $ 9,219,551     $ 9,182,551  

 

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Delta Advanced Materials Limited

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012

 

Note 12 - Share Capital

 

All issued ordinary shares are fully paid. On May 26, 2011, the Company issued bonus shares by way of capitalization of additional paid-in capital amounting to $5,133,505.

 

Under the new Hong Kong Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622), which commenced operation on 3 March 2014, the concept of authorised share capital no longer exists. In accordance with section 135 of the new Hong Kong Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622), the Company’s shares no longer have a par or nominal value with effect from 3 March 2014. There is no impact on the number of shares in issue or the relative entitlement of any of the members as a result of this transition. In accordance with the transitional provisions set out in section 37 of Schedule 11 to the new Hong Kong Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622) on 3 March 2014 any amount standing to the credit of the share premium account has become part of the Company’s share capital. An amount of $3,665,212 has been transferred from additional paid-in capital to share capital.

 

Note 13 - Income Taxes

 

The income tax provision consisted of the following:

 

    2014     2013     2012  
Current income tax expense   $ 1,784,278     $ 4,250,820     $ 4,826,593  
Deferred taxation     822,200       (94,179 )     (305,753 )
                         
    $ 2,606,478     $ 4,156,641     $ 4,520,840  

 

The difference between the income tax expenses and the expected income tax computed at statutory Enterprise Income Tax rate (“EIT”)of the PRC was as follows:

 

    2014     2013     2012  
Income before income taxes   $ 9,434,787     $ 15,862,377     $ 14,992,414  
Income tax computed at statutory EIT rate (25%)     2,358,696       3,965,594       3,748,104  
Effect of different tax rates available to different jurisdictions     23,964       (10,150 )     271,769  
Non-deductible expenses     25,773       6,105       402,647  
Change in valuation allowance and others     198,045       195,092       98,320  
                         
Income tax expenses   $ 2,606,478     $ 4,156,641     $ 4,520,840  

 

Dividends paid by Jiangsu Delta to the Company are subject to the withholding tax of 5%. The Company’s PRC entities historically have not paid any dividends.

 

The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to the Company’s net deferred tax assets and liabilities are summarized as follows:

 

    2014     2013     2012  
Deferred tax assets                        
Current portion:                        
Receivables provision   $ 449,509     $ 344,371     $ 236,181  
Tax losses carried forward     207,868       187,121       212,930  
Less: Valuation allowance     -       -       -  
                         
Total deferred tax assets   $ 657,377     $ 531,492     $ 449,111  

 

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Delta Advanced Materials Limited

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012

 

Note 13 - Income Taxes (Continued)

    2014     2013     2012  
Deferred tax liabilities                        
Revenue cut-off difference derived from Value Added Tax reporting                        
system to calculate PRC Corporation Income Tax in accordance with                        
the PRC State Administration of Taxation   $ 1,020,209     $ 74,967     $ 91,643  
                         
Total deferred tax liabilities   $ 1,020,209     $ 74,967     $ 91,643  
                         
Net deferred tax (liabilities) assets   $ (362,832 )   $ 456,525     $ 357,468  

 

Note 14 - Earnings Per Share

 

The Company calculates earnings per share in accordance with ASC 260, Earnings Per Share, which requires a dual presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share. Basic earnings per share are computed using the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the fiscal year. Potentially dilutive common shares consist of convertible bonds (using the if-converted method) and exercisable warrants. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per common share:

 

    2014     2013     2012  
Numerator:                        
Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders for computing                        
net income per ordinary share – basic   $ 6,828,308     $ 11,705,736     $ 10,471,574  
Loss on valuation of convertible bonds     156,199       37,000       2,440,283  
                         
Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders for computing                        
net income per ordinary share – diluted   $ 6,984,507     $ 11,742,736     $ 12,911,857  
                         
Denominator:                        
Weighted average number of shares used in calculating net income per ordinary share – basic     40,000,000       40,000,000       40,000,000  
Adjustments for                        
- Execution of convertible bonds     18,099,220       18,099,220       18,099,220  
- Execution of stock warrant     92,753       92,753       92,753  
                         
Weighted average number of shares used in calculating net income per ordinary share – diluted     58,191,973       58,191,973       58,191,973  
                         
Net income per ordinary share – basic   $ 0.17     $ 0.29     $ 0.26  
                         
Net income per ordinary share – diluted   $ 0.12     $ 0.20     $ 0.22  

 

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Delta Advanced Materials Limited

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012

 

Note 15 - Acquisition

 

On August 18, 2012, Zhengxin International and Jiangsu Delta entered into a sale and purchase agreement, pursuant to which the entire equity interest of Jiangsu Zhengxin R&D was acquired by Jiangsu Delta from Zhengxin International at a consideration of $525,363 (RMB3.3 million). The acquisition of Jiangsu Zhengxin R&D was approved by the Danyang Bureau of Commerce on September 18, 2012 in accordance with “The Approval and Transfer of and the Alteration of Nature of Zhengxin New Material R&D Co., Limited”.

 

Assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition:        
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 1,146  
Property, plant and equipment     524,909  
Trade and other payables     (72,330 )
         
    $ 453,725  
Goodwill arising on acquisition:        
Consideration transferred   $ 525,363  
Less: Fair value of identifiable net assets acquired     (453,725 )
         
    $ 71,638  
Net cash outflow on acquisition of subsidiary:        
Consideration paid in cash   $ 525,363  
Less: Cash and cash equivalents acquired     (1,146 )
         
    $ 524,217  

 

Note 16 - Commitments

    2014     2013     2012  
Capital commitments                        
Capital expenditures contracted for are analyzed as follows:                        
Contracted but not provided for:                        
Property, plant and equipment   $ 8,180,814     $ 12,582,246     $ 11,286,183  

 

Note 17 –Related party transactions

 

In addition to the information disclosed elsewhere in the financial statements, the following transaction took place between the Company and related parties at terms agreed between the parties:

 

Guarantees in favour of the Company’s bank borrowings were received from a key management for the year ended June 30, 2014.

 

Guarantees in favour of the Company’s bank borrowings were received from the ultimate controlling party for the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012.

 

The immediate and ultimate controlling party of the Company is Mr Chao Xin.

 

Note 18 - Subsequent Events

 

On September 11, 2014, the Board of Directors approved an interim cash dividend of $35,000,000 (or $0.875 per share) be declared to the shareholders as at the same date.

 

On September 16, 2014, the holders of the Company entered into a stock purchase agreement to merge the Company with CIS Acquisition Ltd.

 

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