Filed
Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3)
File No.
333-168361
PROSPECTUS
New Oriental Energy & Chemical
Corp
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2,336,000
Shares of Common Stock
This
prospectus relates to the reoffer and resale, from time to time, of up to
2,336,000 shares of common stock by the selling security holders listed on
page 14 of this prospectus.
The
reoffer and resale of the shares of common stock covered by this prospectus will
be made by the selling security holders listed in this prospectus in accordance
with one or more of the methods described in the plan of distribution, which
begins on page 18 of this prospectus. We will not receive any of the proceeds
from the sale of any shares of common stock by the selling security holders, but
we have agreed to bear certain expenses of registering the resale of the shares
of common stock under federal and state securities laws.
Our
common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “NOEC.” On
July 21, 2010, the last reported sale price of our common stock on the Nasdaq
Stock Market was $0.85 per share.
Investing
in our securities involves a high degree of risk. See “Risk Factors” beginning
on page 2.
Neither
the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has
approved or disapproved of these securities or passed upon the adequacy or
accuracy of the prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal
offense.
This
prospectus is dated August 6, 2010
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SUMMARY
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RISK
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INCORPORATION
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EXPERTS
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WHERE
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DISCLOSURE
OF COMMISSION POSITION ON INDEMNIFICATION FOR SECURITIES ACT
LIABILITIES
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SUMMARY
This
summary highlights important information included in or incorporated by
reference in this prospectus. This summary may not contain all of the
information that you should consider before investing in the common stock. You
should read the entire prospectus carefully, including the documents
incorporated by reference in this prospectus.
References
to “we,” “us,” “the Company” and “NOEC” refer to New Oriental Energy &
Chemical Corp.
Our
Business
We are
engaged in the business of manufacturing and distributing fertilizer and
chemical products to markets in the People’s Republic of China (the
“PRC”). We manufacture urea and coal-based chemicals including
Ammonium Bicarbonate, Liquid Ammonia, Methanol and Dimethyl Ether (“DME”).
Ammonium Bicarbonate and Liquid Ammonia are primarily used for nitrogenous
fertilizers and raw materials of chemical products. Methanol and DME are
chemical materials and clean alternatives to fossil fuel. They are used in the
chemical industry, pharmaceutical industry, light industry and textile
industry.
All of
our products are manufactured in our factory in Xicheng Industrial Zone, Henan
Province, PRC, where we operate a thermal power station with the capacity to
generate electricity. All of our products are sold in the PRC, primarily through
regional distributors with whom the Company has long-term
relationships. The Company has approximately 1,211
full-time employees, of
which 127 employees are part of management and 20 employees are involved in
research and development.
The
Company
New
Oriental Energy & Chemical Corp. (formerly Sports Source, Inc.) (“NOEC” or
the “Company”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware on
November 15, 2004. On November 22, 2006 the Company changed its name to New
Oriental Energy & Chemical Corp.
On
October 11, 2006, we completed a stock exchange transaction (the “Exchange
Transaction”) with the stockholder of Kinfair Holding Limited (“KHL”). The
Exchange Transaction was consummated under Delaware law and pursuant to the
terms of that certain Securities Exchange Agreement dated as of October 11, 2006
(the “Exchange Agreement”).
Pursuant
to the Exchange Agreement, 13,700,000 shares of common stock held by the
Company’s sole director and majority shareholder were cancelled and the Company
issued shares of our common stock to the stockholder of KHL, in exchange for
100% of the outstanding capital stock of KHL. Pursuant to the Exchange
Transaction, KHL became our wholly owned subsidiary. We carry on our business
through KHL’s wholly owned subsidiary, Henan Jinding Chemical Co.,
Ltd.
Our
executive offices are located at Xicheng Industrial Zone of Luoshan, Xinyang,
Henan Province, The People’s Republic of China 464200. Our telephone
number is (86) 27 853 75701. Our corporate website is
www.neworientalenergy.com
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contained in our website is not part of this prospectus.
The
Shares Offered in this Prospectus
Common
stock offered
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Up
to 2,336,000 shares of our common stock are being offered by the selling
security holders under this prospectus.
1,460,000
shares are shares of common stock issued to certain investors pursuant to
(i) Securities Purchase and Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of May
3, 2010 (the “May 3 SPA”) and (ii) Securities Purchase and Registration
Rights Agreement, dated as of May 25, 2010 (the “May 25 SPA”). 730,000
shares are shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of warrants
issued to certain investors pursuant to the May 3 SPA and the May 25
SPA.
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These
warrants have a 3-year term and are exercisable at any time after the six
month anniversary of the issuance date at $2.00 per share.
146,000
shares are shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of warrants
issued to certain broker-dealers, who received such shares as a fee for
advisory services relating to the offering. These warrants have
a 5-year term and are exercisable at any time after the six month
anniversary of the issuance date at $1.25 per share.
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Use
of Proceeds
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All
of the shares of common stock being offered under this prospectus are
being offered and sold by the selling security holders. Accordingly,
although we may receive proceeds from time to time from the exercise of
warrants by the selling security holders, we will not receive any proceeds
from the resale of the shares by the selling security
holders.
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Transfer
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Corporate
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RISK
FACTORS
The
financial condition, business, operations, and prospects of the Company involve
a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties
described below, which constitute the material risks relating to the Company,
and the other information in this report. The risks described below are not the
only ones facing our Company and you should pay particular attention to the fact
that we conduct our operations in the PRC and are governed by a legal and
regulatory environment that in some respects differs significantly from the
environment that may prevail in other countries. Additional risks not presently
known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also impair our operations.
If any of the following risks are realized, the Company’s business, operating
results and financial condition could be harmed and the value of the Company’s
stock could suffer. This means that investors and stockholders of the Company
could lose all or a part of their investment.
RISKS
RELATING TO OUR COMPANY
We
cannot assure you that our organic growth strategy will be
successful.
One of
our growth strategies is to grow organically through wider distribution and
sales of our products by increasing our market share and entering new markets in
the PRC. However, many obstacles to increasing our market share and entering
such new markets exist, including, but not limited to, costs associated with
increasing market share and entering into such markets and attendant marketing
efforts. We cannot, therefore, assure you that we will be able to successfully
overcome such obstacles and establish our products in any additional markets.
Our inability to implement this organic growth strategy successfully may have a
negative impact on our ability to grow and on our future financial condition,
results of operations or cash flows.
If
we are not able to implement our strategies in achieving our business
objectives, our business operations and financial performance may be adversely
affected.
Our
business plan is based on circumstances currently prevailing and are based on
assumptions that certain circumstances will or will not occur, and is subject to
the inherent risks and uncertainties involved in various stages of development.
However, there is no assurance that we will be successful in implementing our
strategies or that our strategies, even if implemented, will lead to the
successful achievement of our objectives. If we are not able to successfully
implement our strategies, our business operations and financial performance may
be adversely affected.
If
we need additional capital to fund our growing operations, we may not be able to
obtain sufficient capital and may be forced to limit the scope of our
operations.
As we
implement our growth strategies, we may experience increased capital needs and
we may not have enough capital to fund our future operations without additional
capital investments. Our capital needs will depend on numerous factors,
including (i) our profitability; (ii) the release of competitive products by our
competition; (iii) the level of our investment in research and development; and
(iv) the amount of our capital expenditures. We cannot assure you that we will
be able to obtain capital in the future to meet our needs.
If we
cannot obtain additional funding, we may be required to:
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Such
reductions could materially adversely affect our business and our ability to
compete. Even if we do find a source of additional capital, we may not be able
to negotiate terms and conditions for receiving the additional capital that are
acceptable to us. Any future capital investments could dilute or otherwise
materially and adversely affect the holdings or rights of our existing
shareholders. We cannot give you any assurance that any additional financing
will be available to us, or if available, will be on terms favorable to
us.
We
may have difficulty defending our intellectual property rights from
infringement.
We regard
our service marks, trademarks, trade secrets, patents and similar intellectual
property as critical to our success. We rely on trademark, patent and trade
secret law, as well as confidentiality and license agreements to protect our
proprietary rights. Our brand name “Jinding” has received trademark protection
in the PRC. No assurance can be given that such trademark and licenses will not
be challenged, invalidated, infringed or circumvented, or that such intellectual
property rights will provide competitive advantage to us.
Presently
we primarily sell our products in the PRC, which will remain our primary market
for the foreseeable future. To date, no trademark filings have been made other
than in the PRC. Therefore, the measures we take to protect our proprietary
rights may be inadequate, and we cannot give you any assurance that our
competitors will not independently develop formulations and processes that are
substantially equivalent or superior to our own or copy our
products.
A
disproportionate amount of our sales revenue is derived from the sale of urea
and a disruption in, or compromise of, our sales operations, or distribution
channels, related to the sale of urea could adversely impact our financial
condition and results of operations.
The
Company’s sale of urea constituted more than approximately 65.65% and 45.37% of
its total sales in the fiscal years ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
A disruption in, or compromise of, our manufacturing or sales operations, or
distribution channels, relating to the sale of urea could have a material
adverse effect on our financial condition and results of
operations.
We
have no firm long-term commitments from our suppliers to supply raw materials to
us for any specific period, or in any specific quantity, except as may be
provided in a particular purchase order.
If our
suppliers experience delays, disruptions, capacity constraints or quality
control problems in their operations or become insolvent, their product
shipments to us could be delayed, which would decrease our production and harm
our revenues, competitive position and reputation.
Further,
our business would be harmed if we fail to effectively manage the production of
our products. Because we establish our minimum inventory threshold based on our
forecasts of expected demand for our products, if we inaccurately forecast
demand, we may be unable to obtain adequate quantities of raw materials to meet
our production requirements.
We
purchase some key raw materials used in the manufacture of our products from our
source suppliers, and we may not be able to obtain supplies from replacement
suppliers on a timely or cost-effective basis. A reduction or stoppage in supply
while we seek a replacement supplier would limit our ability to manufacture our
products, which could result in a significant reduction in sales and
profitability. In addition, an impurity or variation in a raw material either
unknown to us or incompatible with our products, could significantly reduce our
ability to manufacture products. Our inventories may not be adequate to meet our
production needs during any prolonged interruption of supply. We have products
under development which, if developed, may require us to enter into additional
supplier arrangements. Failure to obtain a supplier for our future products, if
any, on commercially reasonable terms, would prevent us from manufacturing our
future products and limit our growth.
Intense
competition from existing chemical companies and new entities may adversely
affect our revenues and profitability.
We
compete with other companies, many of whom are developing or can be expected to
develop products similar to ours. Our market is a large market with many
competitors. Our major competitors are the Junma Group and the Luxi Group. Many
of our competitors are more established than we are, and have significantly
greater financial, technical, marketing and other resources than we presently
possess. Some of our competitors have greater name recognition and a larger
customer base. These competitors may be able to respond more quickly to new or
changing opportunities and customer requirements and may be able to undertake
more extensive promotional activities, offer more attractive terms to customers,
and adopt more aggressive pricing policies. Our competitors can be expected to
continue to develop and introduce new and enhanced products, which could cause a
decline in market acceptance of our chemical products. Current and future
consolidation among our competitors and customers may also cause a loss of
market share as well as put downward pressure on pricing. Our competitors could
cause a reduction in the prices for some of our chemical products as a result of
intensified price competition. Competitive pressures can also result in the loss
of major customers. We intend to create greater brand awareness for our brand
name so that we can successfully compete with our competitors. We cannot assure
you that we will be able to compete effectively with current or future
competitors or that the competitive pressures we face will not harm our
business.
The
products and the processes we use could expose us to substantial
liability.
We face
an inherent business risk of exposure to product liability claims in the event
that the use of our technologies or products is alleged to have resulted in
adverse side effects. Side effects or marketing or manufacturing problems
pertaining to any of our products could result in product liability claims or
adverse publicity. To date, we have not experienced any product liability
claims. However, that does not mean that we will not have any problems with
respect to our products in the future. We do not currently carry product
liability insurance. The lack of product liability insurance may expose us to
enormous risks associated with potential product liability claims. We currently
carry insurance policies which are customary for enterprises in the PRC
providing for property coverage of $12,726,927 transport vehicles of $217,589,
and workers’ medical and accident coverage of $82,562. There are no special
restrictions or exceptions attached to this coverage other than fraudulent or
criminal conducts on part of the claimant.
We
have limited business insurance coverage.
The
insurance industry in the PRC is still at an early stage of development.
Insurance companies in the PRC offer limited business insurance products, and do
not, to our knowledge, offer business liability insurance. As a result, we do
not have any business liability insurance coverage for our operations. Any
business disruption, litigation or natural disaster might result in substantial
costs and diversion of resources.
We
depend on key personnel for the success of our business. Our business may be
severely disrupted if we lose the services of our key executives and employees
or fail to add new senior and middle managers to our management.
We place
substantial reliance upon the efforts and abilities of our executive officers,
Messrs. Zhou Dian Chang, Wang Gui Quan, Li Dong Lai, Wu Peng and Wang Xiang Fu.
The loss of the services of any of our executive officers could have a material
adverse effect on our business, operations, revenues or prospects. Our future
success is also dependent upon our ability to attract and retain qualified
senior and middle managers to our management team. If one or more of our current
or future key executives and employees are unable or unwilling to continue in
their present positions, we may not be able to easily replace them, and our
business may be severely disrupted. In addition, if any of these key executives
or employees joins a competitor or forms a competing company, we could lose
customers and suppliers and incur additional expenses to recruit and train
personnel. We do not maintain key man life insurance on the lives of these
individuals.
Our
results of operations may be materially harmed if we are unable to recoup our
investment in research and development.
The rapid
change in technology in our industry requires that we continue to make
investments in research and development in order to not only develop
technologies, but we must also enhance the performance and functionality of our
products and keep pace with competitive products and satisfy customer demands
for improved performance, features, functionality and costs. There can be no
assurance that revenues from future products or product enhancements will be
sufficient to recover the development costs associated with such products or
enhancements or that we will be able to secure the financial resources necessary
to fund future development. Research and development costs typically are
incurred before we confirm the technical feasibility and commercial viability of
a product, and not all development activities result in commercially viable
products. In addition, we cannot ensure that these products or enhancements will
receive market acceptance or that we will be able to sell these products at
prices that are favorable to us. Our business could be seriously harmed if we
are unable to sell our products at favorable prices or if the market in which we
operate does not accept our products.
Failure
to develop new chemical products and/or improve our existing products will make
us less competitive.
Our
results of operations depend, in part, on our ability to expand our chemical
product offerings. We are committed to remaining a competitive producer and
believe that our portfolio of new or re-engineered products is strong. However,
we may not be able to continue to develop new products, re-engineer our existing
products successfully or bring them to market in a timely manner. While we
believe that the products, pricing and services we offer customers are
competitive, we may not be able to continue to attract and retain customers to
which to sell our chemical products.
Changes
in our customers’ products could reduce the demand for our chemical products,
which may decrease our net sales and operating margins.
Our
chemical products are used for a broad range of applications by our customers.
Changes, including technological changes, in our customers’ products or
processes may make our chemical products unnecessary, which would reduce the
demand for those products. Other customers may find alternative materials or
processes that no longer require our products. If the demand for our chemical
products is reduced, our net sales and operating margins may be reduced as
well.
Our
projects involve long development cycles that result in high costs and
uncertainty.
The
development, operation and management of our products and facilities involve a
long development cycle and decision-making process. Delays in the parties’
decision-marking process are outside of our control and may have a negative
impact on our development costs, cost of sales, receipt of revenue and sales
projections. We expect that, in some cases, it may take a year or more to obtain
decisions and to negotiate and close the agreements. Such delays could harm our
operating results and financial condition.
We
are a small company, and the entrance of large companies into the alternative
fuels, renewable energy and chemical fertilizer business will likely harm our
business.
Competition
in the alternative fuels, renewable energy and chemical fertilizer business is
expanding with the growth of the industry and the advent of many new
technologies. Larger companies, due to their better capitalization, will be
better positioned to develop new technologies and to install existing or more
advanced renewable energy generators, which could harm our market share and
business.
Because
the market for renewable energy is unproven, it is possible that we may expend
large sums of money to bring our offerings to market and the revenue that we
derive may be insufficient to fund our operations.
Our
business approach to the renewable energy industry may not produce results as
anticipated, be profitable or be readily accepted by the marketplace. We cannot
estimate whether demand for facilities based on our technology, or the gas
produced by such facilities, will materialize at anticipated prices, or whether
satisfactory profit margins will be achieved. If such pricing levels are not
achieved or sustained, or if our technologies and business approach to our
markets do not achieve or sustain broad acceptance, our business, operating
results and financial condition will be materially and negatively
impacted.
We
depend on only one factory to manufacture our products and any disruption of the
operations in this factory would damage our business.
All of
our products are manufactured in the Company’s one factory in Xicheng Industrial
Zone, Luoshan, Henan, PRC which we depend on to produce the products that we
sell. Our operations could be interrupted by fire, flood, earthquake and other
events beyond our control. Any disruption of the operations in this factory
would have a significant negative impact on our ability to deliver products,
which would cause a potential diminution on sales, the cancellation of orders,
damage to our reputation and potential lawsuits.
Our
revenues from chemical products depend heavily on government policies. If the
government changes its policies, our revenues and profit from our chemical
products could decrease significantly.
To boost
the income of millions of Chinese farmers and enhance the PRC’s national
security, the Chinese government has instituted policies that encourage farmers
in the PRC to increase their production of grains by limiting the price of
ammonium fertilizers while at the same time providing the fertilizer industry
some relief, including capping the price of raw materials, providing for
preferential pricing for electricity and exempting value added tax. Due to the
policies, our chemical business is able to realize a profitable margin. However,
the Chinese government changes its policies from time to time. If the Chinese
government changes the policies currently in place that compensate our loss due
to the price control, our revenues and profit from our chemical business could
suffer.
Our
chemical manufacturing business is highly risky and hazardous. We may face
environmental and safety problems.
Our
chemical manufacturing process produces exhaust gas and waste water which may
pollute the environment. If an accident occurs in our chemical plant, toxic gas
and other pollutants could leak and cause serious pollution problems. Moreover,
most of our chemical products are flammable, explosive, and dangerous and pose a
threat to the health and safety of our employees and residents around our
facility, and if any accident occurs during manufacturing or in transportation,
there could be dire consequences.
The
cost of our raw materials fluctuates significantly, which may adversely impact
our profit margin and financial position
Our
chemical business uses coal as raw material. In the last two years, coal prices
have fluctuated substantially. Increases in the price for coal could
significantly decrease our profits.
Our
failure to comply with ongoing governmental regulations could hurt our
operations and reduce our market share.
In the
PRC, the chemical industry is experiencing increasing regulation as
environmental awareness increases in the country. The trend is that the Chinese
government toughens its regulations and penalties for violations of
environmental regulations. New regulatory actions are constantly changing our
industry. Although we believe we have complied with applicable government
regulations, there is no assurance that we will be able to do so in the
future.
Our
financial results may be affected by mandated changes in accounting and
financial reporting.
We
prepare our financial statements in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America. These principles are subject
to interpretation by the Securities and Exchange Commission and various bodies
formed to interpret and create appropriate accounting policies. A change in
these policies may have a significant effect on our reported results and may
even retroactively affect previously reported transactions.
Our
auditors have added an emphasis paragraph that the Company is a “Going Concern”
in the audit opinion.
The
Company received a report from its independent registered public accounting firm
for the year ended March 31, 2010, containing an explanatory paragraph stating
that the Company's net loss for the year and working capital deficit raise
substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going
concern.
RISKS
RELATING TO THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
Certain
political and economic considerations relating to the PRC could adversely affect
our Company.
The PRC
is transitioning from a planned economy to a market economy. While the PRC
government has pursued economic reforms since its adoption of the open-door
policy in 1978, a large portion of the PRC economy is still operating under
five-year plans and annual state plans. Through these plans and other economic
measures, such as control on foreign exchange, taxation and restrictions on
foreign participation in the domestic market of various industries, the PRC
government exerts considerable direct and indirect influence on the economy.
Many of the economic reforms carried out by the PRC government are unprecedented
or experimental, and are expected to be refined and improved.
Other
political, economic and social factors can also lead to further readjustment of
such reforms. This refining and readjustment process may not necessarily have a
positive effect on our operations or future business development. Our operating
results may be adversely affected by changes in the PRC’s economic and social
conditions as well as by changes in the policies of the PRC government, such as
changes in laws and regulations (or the official interpretation thereof),
measures which may be introduced to control inflation, changes in the interest
rate or method of taxation, and the imposition of additional restrictions on
currency conversion.
The recent nature and uncertain
application of many PRC laws applicable to us
create an uncertain environment for
business operations and they could have a negative effect on
us.
The PRC
legal system is a civil law system. Unlike the common law system, the civil law
system is based on written statutes in which decided legal cases have little
value as precedents. In 1979, the PRC began to promulgate a comprehensive system
of laws and has since introduced many laws and regulations to provide general
guidance on economic and business practices in the PRC and to regulate foreign
investment. Progress has been made in the promulgation of laws and regulations
dealing with economic matters such as corporate organization and governance,
foreign investment, commerce, taxation and trade. The promulgation of new laws,
changes of existing laws and the abrogation of local regulations by national
laws could have a negative impact on our business and business prospects. In
addition, as these laws, regulations and legal requirements are relatively
recent, their interpretation and enforcement involve significant
uncertainty.
Currency
conversion and exchange rate volatility could adversely affect our financial
condition.
The PRC
government imposes control over the conversion of Renminbi into foreign
currencies. Under the current unified floating exchange rate system, the
People’s Bank of China publishes an exchange rate, which we refer to as the PBOC
exchange rate, based on the previous day’s dealings in the inter-bank foreign
exchange market. Financial institutions authorized to deal in foreign currency
may enter into foreign exchange transactions at exchange rates within an
authorized range above or below the PBOC exchange rate according to market
conditions.
Pursuant
to the Foreign Exchange Control Regulations of the PRC issued by the State
Council which came into effect on April 1, 1996, and the Regulations on the
Administration of Foreign Exchange Settlement, Sale and Payment of the PRC which
came into effect on July 1, 1996, regarding foreign exchange control, conversion
of Renminbi into foreign exchange by Foreign Investment Enterprises, or FIEs,
for use on current account items, including the distribution of dividends and
profits to foreign investors, is permissible. FIEs are permitted to convert
their after-tax dividends and profits to foreign exchange and remit such foreign
exchange to their foreign exchange bank accounts in the PRC. Conversion of
Renminbi into foreign currencies for capital account items, including direct
investment, loans, and security investment, is still under certain restrictions.
On January 14, 1997, the State Council amended the Foreign Exchange Control
Regulations and added, among other things, an important provision, which
provides that the PRC government shall not impose restrictions on recurring
international payments and transfers under current account items.
Enterprises
in the PRC (including FIEs) which require foreign exchange for transactions
relating to current account items, may, without approval of the State
Administration of Foreign Exchange, or SAFE, effect payment from their foreign
exchange account or convert and pay at the designated foreign exchange banks by
providing valid receipts and proofs.
Convertibility
of foreign exchange in respect of capital account items, such as direct
investment and capital contribution, is still subject to certain restrictions,
and prior approval from the SAFE or its relevant branches must be
sought.
Since
1994, the exchange rate for Renminbi against the United States dollars has
remained relatively stable, most of the time in the region of approximately
RMB8.28 to US$1.00. However, in 2005, the Chinese government announced that it
would begin pegging the exchange rate of the Chinese Renminbi against a number
of currencies, rather than just the U.S. dollar. As our operations are primarily
in the PRC, any significant revaluation of the Chinese Renminbi may materially
and adversely affect our cash flows, revenues and financial condition. For
example, to the extent that we need to convert United States dollars into
Chinese Renminbi for our operations, appreciation of this currency against the
United States dollar could have a material adverse effect on our business,
financial condition and results of operations. Conversely, if we decide to
convert Chinese Renminbi into United States dollars for other business purposes
and the United States dollar appreciates against this currency, the United
States dollar equivalent of the Chinese Renminbi we convert would be
reduced.
It
may be difficult to effect service of process and enforcement of legal judgments
upon our company and our officers and directors because they reside outside the
United States.
As our
operations are presently based in the PRC and our officers and certain of our
directors reside in the PRC, service of process on our company and our officers
and certain directors may be difficult to effect within the United States. Also,
our main assets are located in the PRC and any judgment obtained in the United
States against us may not be enforceable outside the United States.
Any
future outbreak of avian influenza, or the Asian Bird Flu, or any other epidemic
in the PRC could have a material adverse effect on our business operations,
financial condition and results of operations.
Since
mid-December 2003, a growing number of Asian countries have reported
outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza in chickens and ducks. Since all
of our operations are in the PRC, an outbreak of the Asian Bird Flu in the PRC
in the future may disrupt our business operations and have a material adverse
effect on our financial condition and results of operations. For example, a new
outbreak of Asian Bird Flu, or any other epidemic, may reduce the level of
economic activity in affected areas, which may lead to a reduction in our
revenue if our clients cancel existing contracts or defer future expenditures.
In addition, health or other government regulations may require temporary
closure of our offices, or the offices of our customers or partners, which will
severely disrupt our business operations and have a material adverse effect on
our financial condition and results of operations.
Our
business may be affected by unexpected changes in regulatory requirements in the
jurisdictions in which we operate.
We are
subject to many general regulations governing business entities and their
behavior in the PRC and in other jurisdictions in which we have operations. In
particular, we are subject to laws and regulations covering food, health
supplements and pharmaceutical products. Such regulations typically deal with
licensing, approvals and permits. Any change in product licensing may make our
products more or less available on the market. Such changes may have a positive
or negative impact on the sale of our products and may directly impact the
associated costs in compliance and our operational and financial viability. Such
regulatory environment also covers any existing or potential trade barriers in
the form of import tariff and taxes that may make it difficult for us to import
our products to certain countries and regions, which would limit any potential
expansion.
We
may have difficulty in attracting talent.
As we
plan to expand, we will have to attract managerial staff. We may not be able to
identify and retain qualified personnel due to our lack of understanding of
different cultures and lack of local contacts. This may impede any potential
expansion.
We
may experience currency fluctuation and longer exchange rate payment
cycles.
The local
currencies in the countries in which we sell our products may fluctuate in value
in relation to other currencies. Such fluctuations may affect the costs of our
products sold and the value of our local currency profits. While we are not
conducting any meaningful operations in countries other than the PRC at the
present time, we may expand to other countries and may then have an increased
risk of exposure of our business to currency fluctuation.
All
of our assets are located in the PRC, any dividends of proceeds from liquidation
is subject to the approval of the relevant Chinese government
agencies.
Our
assets are located inside the PRC. Under the laws governing foreign invested
enterprises in the PRC, dividend distribution and liquidation are allowed but
subject to special procedures under the relevant laws and rules. Any dividend
payment will be subject to the decision of the board of directors and subject to
foreign exchange rules governing such repatriation. Any liquidation is subject
to both the relevant government agency’s approval and supervision as well the
foreign exchange control. This may generate additional risk for our investors in
case of dividend payment and liquidation.
Changes
in the PRC’s political or economic situation could harm us and our operational
results
Economic
reforms adopted by the Chinese government have had a positive effect on the
economic development of the country, but the government could change these
economic reforms or any of the legal systems at any time. This could either
benefit or damage our operations and profitability. Some of the things that
could have this effect are:
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economy;
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of foreign exchange;
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methods
of allocation resources;
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balance
of payments position;
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trade restrictions; and
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international
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The
Chinese government exerts substantial influence over the manner in which we must
conduct our business activities.
The PRC
only recently has permitted provincial and local economic autonomy and private
economic activities. Chinese government has exercised and continues to exercise
substantial control over virtually every sector of the Chinese economy through
regulation and state ownership. Our ability to operate in the PRC may be harmed
by changes in its laws and regulations, including those relating to taxation,
import and export tariffs, environmental regulations, land use rights, property
and other matters. We believe that our operations in the PRC are in material
compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements. However, the
central or local governments of these jurisdictions may impose new, stricter
regulations or interpretations of existing regulations that would require
additional expenditures and efforts on our part to ensure our compliance with
such regulations or interpretations.
Accordingly,
government actions in the future, including any decision not to continue to
support recent economic reforms and to return to a more centrally planned
economy or regional or local variations in the implementation of economic
policies, could have a significant effect on economic conditions in the PRC or
particular regions thereof, and could require us to divest ourselves of any
interest we then hold in Chinese properties or joint ventures.
Future
inflation in the PRC may inhibit our activity to conduct business in the
PRC.
In recent
years, the Chinese economy has experienced periods of rapid expansion and high
rates of inflation. During the past ten years, the rate of inflation in the PRC
has been as high as 20.7% and as low as -2.2%. These factors have led to the
adoption by Chinese government, from time to time, of various corrective
measures designed to restrict the availability of credit or regulate growth and
contain inflation. While inflation has been more moderate since 1995, high
inflation may in the future cause Chinese government to impose controls on
credit and/or prices, or to take other action, which could inhibit economic
activity in the PRC and thereby harm the market for our products.
We
are subject to the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
We are
required to comply with the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, which
generally prohibits United States companies from engaging in bribery or other
prohibited payments to foreign officials for the purpose of obtaining or
retaining business. In addition, we are required to maintain records that
accurately and fairly represent our transactions and have an adequate system of
internal accounting controls. Foreign companies, including some that may compete
with us, are not subject to these prohibitions, and therefore may have a
competitive advantage over us. Corruption, extortion, bribery, pay-offs, theft
and other fraudulent practices occur from time-to-time in the PRC, particularly
in our industry since it deals with contracts from the Chinese Government, and
our executive officers and employees have not been subject to the United States
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act prior to the completion of the Exchange Agreement
(defined herein). If our competitors engage in these practices they may receive
preferential treatment from personnel of some companies, giving our competitors
an advantage in securing business or from government officials who might give
them priority in obtaining new licenses, which would put us at a disadvantage.
We can make no assurance that our employees or other agents will not engage in
such conduct for which we might be held responsible. If our employees or other
agents are found to have engaged in such practices, we could suffer severe
penalties and other consequences that may have a material adverse effect on our
business, financial condition and results of operations.
RISKS
RELATING TO OUR COMMON STOCK
The
market price for shares of our common stock could be volatile; the sale of
material amounts of our common stock could reduce the price of our common stock
and encourage short sales.
The
market price for the shares of our common stock may fluctuate in response to a
number of factors, many of which are beyond our control. Such factors may
include, without limitation, the general economic and monetary environment,
quarter-to-quarter variations in our anticipated and actual operating results,
future financing activities and the open-market trading of our shares in
particular.
Our
common stock price is volatile and could decline in the future.
The stock
market, in general, and the market price for shares of pharmaceutical companies
in particular, have experienced extreme stock price fluctuations. In some cases,
these fluctuations have been unrelated to the operating performance of the
affected companies. Many companies in the pharmaceutical and related industries
have experienced dramatic volatility in the market prices of their common stock.
We believe that a number of factors, both within and outside of our control,
could cause the price of our common stock to fluctuate, perhaps substantially.
Factors such as the following could have a significant adverse impact on the
market price of our common stock:
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the
results of preclinical studies and clinical trials by us or by our
competitors;
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concern
as to, or other evidence of, the safety or efficacy of our proposed
products or our competitors’
products;
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announcements
of technological innovations or new products by us or our
competitors;
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developments
concerning our proprietary rights or our competitors’ rights (including
litigation);
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our
ability to obtain additional financing and, if available, the terms and
conditions of the
financing;
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our
financial position and results of
operations;
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period-to-period
fluctuations in our operating
results;
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changes
in estimates of our performance by any securities
analysts;
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new
regulatory requirements and changes in the existing regulatory
environment;
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conditions for life science stocks in
general;
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issuance of new equity securities in a future
offering;
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in interest rates;
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market
conditions of securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock
Market;
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investor
perceptions of us and the medical device industry generally;
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economic and other national
conditions.
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Shares
eligible for future sale may adversely affect the market price of our common
stock.
From time
to time, certain of our stockholders may be eligible to sell all or some of
their shares of common stock by means of ordinary brokerage transactions in the
open market pursuant to Rule 144, promulgated under the Securities Act of
1933, as amended, subject to certain limitations. In general, pursuant to
Rule 144, a stockholder (or stockholders whose shares are aggregated) who
is an affiliate of the Company and has satisfied a six-month holding period may,
under certain circumstances, sell within any three-month period a number of
securities which does not exceed the greater of 1% of the then outstanding
shares of common stock or the average weekly trading volume of the class during
the four calendar weeks prior to such sale. Rule 144 also permits, under
certain circumstances, the sale of securities, without any limitations, by a
non-affiliate of our company that has satisfied a one-year holding period. Any
substantial sale of common stock pursuant to Rule 144 or pursuant to this
resale prospectus may have an adverse effect on the market price of our common
stock.
One
stockholder exercises significant control over matters requiring shareholder
approval.
After
giving effect to the issuance of all the shares of common stock, Auto Chance
International Limited has voting power equal to approximately 59.34% of our
voting securities. As a result, Auto Chance International Limited, through such
stock ownership, exercises significant control over all matters requiring
shareholder approval, including the election of directors and approval of
significant corporate transactions. This concentration of ownership in Auto
Chance International Limited may also have the effect of delaying or preventing
a change in control of us that may be otherwise viewed as beneficial by
shareholders other than Auto Chance International Limited.
We
may incur significant costs to ensure compliance with U.S. corporate governance
and accounting requirements.
We may
incur significant costs associated with our public company reporting
requirements, costs associated with newly applicable corporate governance
requirements, including requirements under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and
other rules implemented by the SEC. We expect all of these applicable rules and
regulations to increase our legal and financial compliance costs and to make
some activities more time-consuming and costly. We also expect that these
applicable rules and regulations may make it more difficult and more expensive
for us to obtain director and officer liability insurance and we may be required
to accept reduced policy limits and coverage or incur substantially higher costs
to obtain the same or similar coverage. As a result, it may be more difficult
for us to attract and retain qualified individuals to serve on our board of
directors or as executive officers. We are currently evaluating and monitoring
developments with respect to these newly applicable rules, and we cannot predict
or estimate the amount of additional costs we may incur or the timing of such
costs.
We
may be required to raise additional financing by issuing new securities with
terms or rights superior to those of our shares of common stock, which could
adversely affect the market price of our shares of common stock.
We may
require additional financing to fund future operations, including expansion in
current and new markets, programming development and acquisition, capital costs
and the costs of any necessary implementation of technological innovations or
alternative technologies. We may not be able to obtain financing on favorable
terms, if at all. If we raise additional funds by issuing equity securities, the
percentage ownership of our current shareholders will be reduced, and the
holders of the new equity securities may have rights superior to those of the
holders of shares of common stock, which could adversely affect the market price
and the voting power of shares of our common stock. If we raise additional funds
by issuing debt securities, the holders of these debt securities would similarly
have some rights senior to those of the holders of shares of common stock, and
the terms of these debt securities could impose restrictions on operations and
create a significant interest expense for us.
We
may have difficulty raising necessary capital to fund operations as a result of
market price volatility for our shares of common stock.
In recent
years, the securities markets in the United States have experienced a high level
of price and volume volatility, and the market price of securities of many
companies have experienced wide fluctuations that have not necessarily been
related to the operations, performances, underlying asset values or prospects of
such companies. For these reasons, our shares of common stock can also be
expected to be subject to volatility resulting from purely market forces over
which we will have no control. If our business development plans are successful,
we may require additional financing to continue to develop and exploit existing
and new technologies and to expand into new markets. The exploitation of our
technologies may, therefore, be dependent upon our ability to obtain financing
through debt and equity or other means.
We
do not foresee paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future.
FORWARD-LOOKING
STATEMENTS
This
prospectus contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal
securities laws that relate to future events or our future financial
performance. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by
terminology, such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “expect,” “plan,”
“anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “project,” “predict,” “intend,” “potential”
or “continue” or the negative of such terms or other comparable terminology,
although not all forward-looking statements contain such terms. In addition,
these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements
regarding:
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our business strategy;
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development,
commercialization and marketing of our products;
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intellectual property;
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estimates of future revenue and profitability;
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estimates or expectations of continued losses;
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our
expectations regarding future expenses, including research and
development, sales and marketing, manufacturing and general and
administrative expenses;
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difficulty
or inability to raise additional financing, if needed, on terms acceptable
to us;
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our
estimates regarding our capital requirements and our needs for additional
financing;
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attracting
and retaining customers and employees;
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sources
of revenue and anticipated revenue; and
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competition
in our market.
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These
statements are only predictions. Although we believe that the expectations
reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot
guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. We
are not required to and do not intend to update any of the forward-looking
statements after the date of this prospectus or to conform these statements to
actual results. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the
forward-looking events discussed in this prospectus might not occur. Actual
results, levels of activity, performance, achievements and events may vary
significantly from those implied by the forward-looking statements. A
description of risks that could cause our results to vary appears under “Risk
Factors” and elsewhere in this prospectus.
In this
prospectus, we refer to information regarding our potential markets and other
industry data. We believe that we have obtained this information from reliable
sources that customarily are relied upon by companies in our industry, but we
have not independently verified any of this information.
USE
OF PROCEEDS
We will
not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of the shares of common stock by
the selling security holders, nor will any of the proceeds from the sale of
shares of common stock by the selling security holders be available for our use
or otherwise for our benefit. All proceeds from the sale of the shares of common
stock will be for the account of the selling security holders.
Proceeds
from the exercise of warrants by the selling security holders, if any, will be
used for working capital and general corporate purposes. We will retain broad
discretion as to the use of proceeds from the exercise of warrants.
SELLING
SECURITY HOLDERS
Up to Two
Million Three Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand (2,336,000) shares of our common stock
are being offered by the selling security holders under this prospectus. Details
of the share issuances are described below.
Securities
Purchase and Registration Rights Agreement and Warrants
Pursuant
to (i) the Securities Purchase and Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of
May 3, 2010 (the “May 3 SPA”), and (ii) the Securities Purchase and Registration
Rights Agreement, dated as of May 25, 2010 (the “May 25 SPA” and, together with
the May 3 SPA, the “SPAs”), between the Company and certain accredited investors
(the “Investors”) the Company issued units (“Units”) consisting of (i) one share
of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, of the Company and (ii) a warrant
to purchase one half of one (1/2) share of common stock. In the aggregate, the
Company agreed to issue to the Investors up to One Million Four Hundred Sixty
Thousand (1,460,000) shares of our common stock and warrants (the “Investor
Warrants”) to purchase up to Seven Hundred Thirty Thousand (730,000) shares of
our common stock at $2.00 per share. The Investor Warrants are exercisable for
three (3) years but are not exercisable for six (6) months from the issuance
date.
Certain
additional warrants were issued to broker-dealers as compensation in connection
with the SPAs (the “Broker-Dealer Warrants” and, together with the Investor
Warrants, the “Warrants”). The Broker-Dealer warrants are exercisable for five
(5) years at an exercise price of $1.25 per share but are not exercisable for
six (6) months from the issuance date. The Warrants contain anti-dilution
provisions providing for proportionate adjustments in the event of stock splits,
stock dividends, reverse stock splits and similar events. Payment of the
exercise price of the Warrants may be made in cash by the Warrant
holders.
The SPAs
require us to use reasonable efforts to prepare and file with the Securities
Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) a registration statement (the “Registration
Statement”) covering the resale of the shares of common stock and shares
underlying the Warrants. This prospectus is part of a registration statement on
Form S-3 filed by us with the SEC under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended
(the “1933 Act”), covering the resale of such shares of our common stock from
time to time by the selling security holders. The SPAs also require us to use
all reasonable efforts to cause the Registration Statement to be declared
effective under the 1933 Act as promptly as possible after the filing
thereof.
Except as
indicated in the notes to the table appearing below, the selling security
holders have not held any positions or offices or had material relationships
with us or any of our affiliates within the past three (3) years, other than as
a result of the ownership of our securities.
The
following table sets forth information with respect to the number of shares of
common stock which are beneficially owned by the selling security holders named
below based on information received by us from the selling security holders on
or before July 9, 2010, and as adjusted to give effect to the sale of the shares
of common stock offered by this prospectus. The shares beneficially owned have
been determined in accordance with rules promulgated by the SEC, and the
information is not necessarily indicative of beneficial ownership for any other
purpose. Shares of common stock which may be acquired by a beneficial owner upon
exercise or conversion of warrants, options or rights which are currently
exercisable or exercisable within sixty (60) days are included in the table.
Although the shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of the warrants
being registered for resale are not exercisable for six months from the date of
issuance of the warrants, they have been included in the selling security
holders table to clarify that they are being offered pursuant to this
prospectus. Except as indicated by footnote, to our knowledge, the
persons named in the table below have the sole voting and investment power with
respect to all shares of common stock shown as beneficially owned by
them.
The
selling security holders may from time to time offer and sell pursuant to this
prospectus any or all of the shares of common stock being registered. The table
assumes that the selling security holders exercise all of their warrants, and
sell all of the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the warrants.
We are unable to determine the exact number of shares that will actually be
offered or sold pursuant to this prospectus. In addition, the selling security
holders may have sold, transferred or otherwise disposed of all or a portion of
the common stock shown as beneficially owned by them since the date information
was provided to us by the selling security holders, in transactions exempt from
the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 or pursuant to the
prospectus. Some of the selling security holders may also hold additional shares
that have previously been registered under the Securities Act of
1933.
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Number of Shares
Owned Prior to the
Offering
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Number of
Shares
Being
Offered
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Number of
Shares Owned
After
the Offering
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Percentage of
Shares Owned
After
the Offering
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Mackie
Research Capital Corp. ITF a/c 21FR31F – Tazbaz Holdings
Limited
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410,000
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(1)
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300,000
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110,000
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*
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Mackie
Research Capital Corp. ITF a/c 21BQG1B – China Limited
Partnership
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337,537
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(2)
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240,000
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97,537
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Roger
D. & Davina S. Lockhart Trustees FBO R&D Lockhart C.R.U.T.
12-13-99
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600,000
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(3)
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600,000
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0
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0
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Tommy
L. Graham
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75,000
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75,000
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0
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0
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Mark
Miller
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75,000
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75,000
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0
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0
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Julian
H. Ford
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60,000
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60,000
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0
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0
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Kevin
M. Brown
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30,000
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30,000
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0
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0
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John
M. Stanfield and Martha M. Stanfield
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60,000
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60,000
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0
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0
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Gary
L. Falkin
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60,000
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60,000
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0
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0
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Richard
F. Glancy, Jr.
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60,000
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60,000
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0
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0
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Warren
Kimber III
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60,000
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60,000
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0
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0
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Corvino
and Novalis Investments LLC
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60,000
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(4)
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60,000
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0
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0
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Number of Shares
Owned Prior to the
Offering
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Number of
Shares
Being
Offered
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Number of
Shares Owned
After
the Offering
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Percentage of
Shares Owned
After
the Offering
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Principle
Trust Co. FBO John A. Combias FCG ADV LLC SEP
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120,000
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(5)
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120,000
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0
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0
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JOWG,
L.L.C.
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60,000
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(6)
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60,000
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0
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0
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Leo
J. Carlin
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60,000
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60,000
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0
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0
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Ricardo
A. Salas
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60,000
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60,000
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0
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0
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James
D. Watson
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60,000
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60,000
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0
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0
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Joseph
Zilfi
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150,000
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150,000
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0
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0
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FCG
Advisors, LLC
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16,800
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(7)
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16,800
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0
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0
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Robert
Ford
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2,800
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(8)
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2,800
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0
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0
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ViewTrade
Securities Inc.
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3,220
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(9)
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3,220
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0
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0
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Charles
Peek
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28,980
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(10)
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28,980
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0
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0
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Rein
Lee
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25,200
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(11)
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25,200
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0
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0
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GBS
Financial Corp.
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7,000
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(12)
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7,000
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0
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0
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Lighthouse
Financial Group, LLC
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7,000
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(13)
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7,000
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0
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0
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Daniel
McKelvey
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43,800
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(14)
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43,800
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0
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0
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John
Francis Mahoney
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1,288
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(15)
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1,288
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0
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0
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Clark
Alexander Reinhard
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4,872
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(16)
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4,872
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0
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0
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Christopher
Schoefield Carlin
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5,040
|
(17)
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5,040
|
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0
|
|
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0
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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TOTAL**
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|
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2,543,537
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|
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2,336,000
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207,537
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*
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__________
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**
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Reflects
beneficial ownership as determined in accordance with the provisions of
Section 13 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the applicable
rules thereunder, which in some instances results in the same shares
reflected as being owned by more than one selling security holder.
Accordingly, the total number of shares shown in this column as being
owned prior to the offering is greater than the sum of the “Number of
Shares Being Offered” and “Number of Shares Owned After the
Offering.”
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(1)
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George
Tazbaz, the President of Tazbaz Holdings Limited, has voting, dispositive
and investment control over the securities held by Tazbaz Holdings
Limited. The amount listed above includes 110,000 shares of the
Company’s common stock purchased by Tazbaz Holdings Limited from the
market. Only the shares purchased pursuant to this offering are
being offered for resale in this prospectus.
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|
|
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(2)
|
George
Tazbaz, the Managing Partner of China Limited Partnership, has voting,
dispositive and investment control over the securities held by China
Limited Partnership. The amount listed above includes 97,537
shares of the Company’s common stock purchased by China Limited
Partnership in the open market. Only the shares purchased
pursuant to this offering are being offered for resale in this
prospectus.
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(3)
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Davina
Simone Lockhart, as a trustee of The R&D Lockhart C.R.U.T., has the
power to vote or dispose of the securities held by this
trust.
|
|
|
|
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(4)
|
Jonathan
Martin Novalis, the Treasurer of Corvino & Novalis Investments LLC,
has voting, dispositive and investment control over the securities held by
Corvino & Novalis Investments LLC.
|
|
|
|
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(5)
|
Principal
Trust Co. is the custodian holding the securities for John A. Combias’s
SEP account. Mr. Combias has voting, dispositive and investment
control over the securities held by this
account.
|
|
(6)
|
William
J. Gazonas, the Managing Member of JOWG, LLC, has voting, dispositive and
investment control over the securities held by JOWG,
LLC.
|
|
(7)
|
John
Combias, the Managing Director of FCG Advisors, LLC, has voting,
dispositive and investment control over the securities held by FCG
Advisors, LLC, a registered broker-dealer. FCG Advisors, LLC
acquired the securities as compensation for investment banking
services.
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(8)
|
Robert
Ford is the record holder of warrants to purchase 2,800 shares of the
Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $1.25 per
share. Mr. Ford is a Senior Investment Advisor at Williams
Financial Group, a registered broker-dealer. Mr. Ford acquired
the securities in the ordinary course of business and at the time of
purchase did not have any arrangements, agreements or understandings,
directly or indirectly, with any person, to distribute the
securities.
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|
(9)
|
James
St. Clair, the President of ViewTrade Securities, Inc., has voting,
dispositive and investment control over the securities held by ViewTrade
Securities, Inc. ViewTrade Securities, Inc. is the record holder of
warrants to purchase 3,220 shares of the Company’s common stock at an
exercise price of $1.25 per share. ViewTrade Securities, Inc.
is a registered broker-dealer. ViewTrade Securities, Inc.
acquired the securities as compensation for investment banking services in
the ordinary course of business, and at the time of purchase did not have
any arrangements, agreements or understandings, directly or indirectly,
with any person, to distribute the securities.
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|
|
|
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(10)
|
Charles
E. Peek is the record holder of warrants to purchase 28,980 shares of the
Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $1.25 per
share. Mr. Peek is the Regional Vice President of ViewTrade
Securities, Inc., a registered broker-dealer. Mr. Peek acquired
the securities as compensation for investment banking services in the
ordinary course of business, and at the time of purchase did not have any
arrangements, agreements or understandings, directly or indirectly, with
any person, to distribute the
securities.
|
|
(11)
|
Reynold
Karl Lee is a registered broker-dealer and acquired his securities as
compensation for investment banking services.
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|
|
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(12)
|
Gerard
P. Gloisten, the President of GBS Financial Corp., has voting, dispositive
and investment control over the securities held by GBS Financial Corp., a
registered broker-dealer. GBS Financial Corp. acquired the
securities as compensation for investment banking
services.
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|
(13)
|
Jeffrey
J. Morfit, the Chief Executive Officer of Lighthouse Financial Group, LLC,
has voting, dispositive and investment control over the securities held by
Lighthouse Financial Group, LLC, a registered
broker-dealer. Lighthouse Financial Group, LLC acquired the
securities as compensation for investment banking
services.
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|
(14)
|
Daniel
McKelvey is the record holder of warrants to purchase 43,800 shares of the
Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $1.25 per
share. Mr. McKelvey is a broker at Internet Securities, Inc., a
registered broker-dealer. Mr. McKelvey acquired the securities
as compensation for investment banking services in the ordinary course of
business and at the time of purchase did not have any arrangements,
agreements or understandings, directly or indirectly, with any person, to
distribute the securities.
|
|
(15)
|
John
Francis Mahoney is the record holder of warrants to purchase 1,288 shares
of the Company’s Common Stock at an exercise price of $1.25 per
share. Mr. Mahoney is the Chief Executive Officer at 1
st
Worldwide Financial Partners, LLC, a registered
broker-dealer. Mr. Mahoney acquired the securities as
compensation for investment banking services in the ordinary course of
business and at the time of purchase did not have any arrangements,
agreements or understandings, directly or indirectly, with any person, to
distribute the securities. Mr. Mahoney is an affiliate of Clark
Alexander Reinhard and Christopher Schoefield Carlin, both selling
security holders.
|
|
(16)
|
Clark
Alexander Reinhard is an affiliate of John Francis Mahoney and Christopher
Schoefield Carlin, both selling security holders.
|
|
|
|
|
(17)
|
Christopher
Schoefield Carlin is an affiliate of John Francis Mahoney and Clark
Alexander Reinhard, both selling security
holders.
|
Based on
information obtained from the selling security holders, except as provided
otherwise above, none of the selling security holders have an existing short
position in NOEC’s common stock.
Except as
otherwise provided in the above footnotes to the selling security holders table,
the selling security holders have not entered into any agreements,
understandings or arrangements with any underwriters or broker-dealers regarding
the sale of their shares of common stock, nor is there an underwriter or
coordinating broker acting in connection with a proposed sale of shares of
common stock by any selling security holder. If the selling security holders use
this prospectus for any sale of the shares of common stock, they will be subject
to the prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act of
1933.
None of
the selling security holders, any affiliates of the selling security holders, or
any person with whom any selling security holder has a contractual relationship
regarding the transaction (or any predecessors of those persons) have had any
prior securities transactions between NOEC (or any of our
predecessors).
PLAN
OF DISTRIBUTION
The
selling security holders may, from time to time, sell any or all of their shares
of common stock on any stock exchange, market or trading facility on which the
shares are traded or in private transactions. These sales may be at fixed or
negotiated prices. The selling security holders may use any one or more of the
following methods when selling shares:
·
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ordinary
brokerage transactions and transactions in which the broker-dealer
solicits purchasers;
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·
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block
trades in which the broker-dealer will attempt to sell the shares as agent
but may position and resell a portion of the block as principal to
facilitate the transaction;
|
·
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purchases
by a broker-dealer as principal and resale by the broker-dealer for its
account;
|
·
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an
exchange distribution in accordance with the rules of the applicable
exchange;
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·
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privately
negotiated transactions;
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·
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broker-dealers
may agree with the selling security holders to sell a specified number of
such shares at a stipulated price per
share;
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·
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a
combination of any such methods of sale;
and
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·
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any
other method permitted pursuant to applicable
law.
|
The
selling security holders may also sell shares under Rule 144 under the
Securities Act of 1933, if available, rather than under this
prospectus.
The
selling security holders may also engage in short sales against the box, puts
and calls and other transactions in our securities or derivatives of our
securities and may sell or deliver shares in connection with these
trades.
Broker-dealers
engaged by the selling security holders may arrange for other brokers-dealers to
participate in sales. Broker-dealers may receive commissions or discounts from
the selling security holders (or, if any broker-dealer acts as agent for the
purchaser of shares, from the purchaser) in amounts to be negotiated. The
selling security holders do not expect these commissions and discounts to exceed
what is customary in the types of transactions involved. Any profits on the
resale of shares of common stock by a broker-dealer acting as principal might be
deemed to be underwriting discounts or commissions under the Securities Act of
1933. Discounts, concessions, commissions and similar selling expenses, if any,
attributable to the sale of shares will be borne by a selling security holder.
The selling security holders may agree to indemnify any agent, dealer or
broker-dealer that participates in transactions involving sales of the shares if
liabilities are imposed on that person under the Securities Act of
1933.
The
selling security holders may from time to time pledge or grant a security
interest in some or all of the shares of common stock owned by them and, if they
default in the performance of their secured obligations, the pledgees or secured
parties may offer and sell the shares of common stock from time to time under
this prospectus after we have filed an amendment to this prospectus under Rule
424(b)(3) or other applicable provision of the Securities Act of 1933 amending
the list of selling security holders to include the pledgee, transferee or other
successors in interest as selling security holders under this
prospectus.
The
selling security holders also may transfer the shares of common stock in other
circumstances, in which case the transferees, pledgees or other successors in
interest will be the selling beneficial owners for purposes of this prospectus
and may sell the shares of common stock from time to time under this prospectus
after we have filed an amendment to this prospectus under Rule 424(b)(3) or
other applicable provision of the Securities Act of 1933 amending the list of
selling security holders to include the pledgee, transferee or other successors
in interest as selling security holders under this prospectus.
The
selling security holders and any broker-dealers or agents that are involved in
selling the shares of common stock may be deemed to be "underwriters" within the
meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 in connection with such sales. In such
event, any commissions received by such broker-dealers or agents and any profit
on the resale of the shares of common stock purchased by them may be deemed to
be underwriting commissions or discounts under the Securities Act of
1933.
We are
required to pay all fees and expenses incident to the registration of the shares
of common stock. We have agreed to indemnify the selling security holders
against certain losses, claims, damages and liabilities, including liabilities
under the Securities Act of 1933.
We have
informed the selling security holders that during such time as they may be
engaged in a distribution of any of the shares covered by this prospectus they
are required to comply with the anti-manipulation rules of Regulation M under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. In general, Regulation M precludes any
selling security holder, any affiliated purchasers and any broker-dealer or any
other person who participates in a distribution from bidding for or purchasing,
or attempting to induce any person to bid for or purchase, any security which is
the subject of the distribution until the entire distribution is complete.
Regulation M defines a "distribution" as an offering of securities that is
distinguished from ordinary trading efforts and selling methods. Regulation M
also defines a "distribution participant" as an underwriter, prospective
underwriter, broker, dealer, or other person who has agreed to participate or
who is participating in a distribution. Regulation M prohibits any bids or
purchases made in order to stabilize the price of a security in connection with
the distribution of the security, except as specifically permitted by Rule 104
of Regulation M. These stabilizing transactions may cause the price of our
common stock to be more than it would otherwise be in the absence of these
transactions. We have informed the selling security holders that
stabilizing transactions permitted by Regulation M allow bids to purchase our
common stock if the stabilizing bids do not exceed a specified maximum, and that
Regulation M specifically prohibits stabilizing that is the result of
fraudulent, manipulative, or deceptive practices.
We have
further advised the selling security holders and distribution participants that
they are required to consult with their own legal counsel to ensure compliance
with Regulation M. With respect to compliance by NOEC with Regulation M, we have
conferred with our securities counsel and will continue to confer with counsel
to ensure compliance with Regulation M.
Once sold
under the registration statement, of which this prospectus forms a part, the
shares of common stock will be freely tradable in the hands of persons other
than our affiliates.
INCORPORATION
OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY REFERENCE
The SEC
allows this prospectus to "incorporate by reference" certain other information
that we file with them, which means that we can disclose important information
to you by referring you to those documents. The information incorporated by
reference is an important part of this prospectus, and information that we file
later with the SEC will automatically update and replace this information. We
incorporate by reference into this prospectus the documents listed below and any
future filings made by us with the SEC under Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 until all of the securities that we have
registered have been sold:
|
(1)
|
Our
Annual Report, on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010,
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 29,
2010;
|
|
(2)
|
Our
Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on July 9, 2010.
|
|
(3)
|
The
description of our common stock contained in our report on Form 8-A filed
on May 15, 2007, including any amendments or reports filed for the purpose
of updating that description.
|
|
(4)
|
In
addition, we also incorporate by reference into this prospectus additional
information that we may subsequently file with the Securities and Exchange
Commission under Section 13(a), 13(c), 14 and 15(d) of the Exchange Act
prior to the termination of the offering. These documents include Annual
Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports
on Form 8-K, as well as proxy
statements.
|
If any
request is made for such information in writing or orally, we will provide to
each person, including any beneficial owner, at no cost, a copy of any or all of
the information incorporated by reference in the registration statement of which
this prospectus is a part. Requests should be addressed to us as
follows:
New
Oriental Energy & Chemical Corp.
Xicheng
Industrial Zone of Luoshan, Xinyang
Henan
Province, The People’s Republic of China
Attention:
Chen Si Qiang, Chief Executive Officer
Telephone:
(86) 27 853 75701
You
should rely only on the information incorporated by reference or provided in
this prospectus or any prospectus supplement. We have not authorized anyone else
to provide you with different information. We will not make an offer of the
shares of our common stock in any state where the offer is not permitted. You
should not assume that the information in this prospectus or any prospectus
supplement is accurate as of any date other than the date on the front of those
documents.
EXPERTS
The
consolidated financial statements as of and for the years ended March 31, 2010
and March 31, 2009, incorporated by reference in this prospectus, have been so
included in reliance on the report of Weinberg & Company, P.A., independent
registered certified accountants and a registered public accounting firm, given
on the authority of said firm as experts in accounting and
auditing.
LEGAL
MATTERS
The
validity of the issuance of the shares of common stock offered by this
prospectus has been passed upon for us by K&L Gates LLP.
WHERE
YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
We file
annual, quarterly and special reports, proxy statements and other information
with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You may also read and copy any
document we file at the SEC’s Public Reference Room located at 100 F Street,
N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. Please call the SEC at 1-800-732-0330 for further
information on the Public Reference Room. Our SEC filings are also available to
the public over the internet from the SEC's website at
http://www.sec.gov
,
or at our website at
http://www.neworientalenergy.com
.
This
prospectus provides you with a general description of the common stock being
registered. This prospectus is part of a registration statement that we have
filed with the SEC. This prospectus does not contain all the information
contained in the registration statement. Some items are contained in schedules
and exhibits to the registration statement as permitted by the rules and
regulations of the SEC. Statements made in this prospectus concerning the
contents of any documents referred to in the prospectus are not necessarily
complete. With respect to each such document filed with the SEC as an exhibit to
the registration statement, please refer to the exhibit for a more complete
description, and each such statement is qualified by such reference. To see more
detail, you should read the exhibits and schedules filed with our registration
statement.
DISCLOSURE
OF COMMISSION POSITION ON INDEMNIFICATION FOR SECURITIES ACT
LIABILITIES
Insofar
as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may
be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons pursuant to the
foregoing provisions, or otherwise, we have been advised that in the opinion of
the SEC such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the
Securities Act of 1933 and is, therefore, unenforceable.
You
should rely only on the information contained in this document. We have not
authorized anyone to give any information that is different. This prospectus is
not an offer to sell these securities and is not soliciting an offer to buy
these securities in any state where the offer or sale is not permitted. The
information in this prospectus is complete and accurate as of the date on the
cover, but the information may change in the future.
2,336,000
Shares of Common Stock
NEW
ORIENTAL ENERGY & CHEMICAL CORP.
PROSPECTUS
August
6, 2010
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