UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.
20549
FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
[x] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended:
December 31, 2010
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ____________to _____________
Commission File
No. 001-34566
CHINA BIOLOGIC PRODUCTS,
INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its
charter)
Delaware
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75-2308816
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(State or other jurisdiction of
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
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incorporation or organization)
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No. 14 East Hushan Road
Taian City, Shandong 271000
Peoples Republic of China
(Address of principal executive offices)
(+86) 538-620-2306
(Registrants telephone
number, including area code)
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Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share
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most recently completed second fiscal quarter), the aggregate market value of
the shares of the registrants common stock held by non-affiliates (based upon
the closing sale price of such shares as reported on the NASDAQ Global Select
Market) was approximately $96.3 million. Shares of the registrants common stock
held by each executive officer and director and each by each person who owns 10%
or more of the outstanding common stock have been excluded from the calculation
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Annual Report on Form 10-K
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For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2010
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item
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Business.
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1
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Item
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Risk
Factors
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Item
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Unresolved
Staff Comments.
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Item
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Properties.
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Item
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Legal
Proceedings.
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Item
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(Removed
and Reserved).
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PART II
Item
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Market
for Registrants Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer
Purchases of Equity Securities
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Item
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Selected
Financial Data
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Item
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Managements
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
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Item
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Quantitative
and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
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Item
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Financial
Statements and Supplementary Data.
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Item
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Changes
in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial
Disclosure
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Item
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Controls
and Procedures
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Item
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Other
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PART III
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Directors,
Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.
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Item
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Executive
Compensation
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Item
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Security
Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related
Stockholder Matters
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Item
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Certain
Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.
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Item
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Principal
Accounting Fees and Services.
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PART IV
Item
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Exhibits,
Financial Statement Schedules
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Special Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements
In addition to historical information, this report contains
forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended. We use words such as believe, expect, anticipate, project,
target, plan, optimistic, intend, aim, will or similar expressions
which are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements
include, among others, those concerning market and industry segment growth and
demand and acceptance of new and existing products; any projections of sales,
earnings, revenue, margins or other financial items; any statements of the
plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations; any
statements regarding future economic conditions or performance; as well as all
assumptions, expectations, predictions, intentions or beliefs about future
events. You are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not
guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, as well as
assumptions, which, if they were to ever materialize or prove incorrect, could
cause the results of the Company to differ materially from those expressed or
implied by such forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties that could
cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated include risks
related to, among others: our ability to overcome competition from local and
overseas pharmaceutical enterprises; decrease in the availability, or increase
in the cost, of plasma; failure to obtain PRC governmental approval to increase
retail prices of certain of our biopharmaceutical products; difficulty in
servicing our debt; loss of key members of our senior management; and unexpected
changes in the PRC governments regulation of the biopharmaceutical industry in
China, or changes in Chinas economic situation and legal environment.
Additional disclosures regarding factors that could cause our results and
performance to differ from results or performance anticipated by this report are
discussed in Item 1A. Risk Factors.
Readers are urged to carefully review and consider the various
disclosures made by us in this report and our other filings with the SEC. These
reports attempt to advise interested parties of the risks and factors that may
affect our business, financial condition and results of operations and
prospects. The forward-looking statements made in this report speak only as of
the date hereof and we disclaim any obligation, except as required by law, to
provide updates, revisions or amendments to any forward-looking statements to
reflect changes in our expectations or future events.
Use of Terms
Except as otherwise indicated by the context and for the
purposes of this report only, references in this report to:
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China Biologic, the Company, we, us, or our, are to the combined
business of China Biologic Products, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its
direct and indirect subsidiaries;
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Logic Express are to our wholly owned subsidiary Logic Express Limited,
a BVI company;
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Logic Holdings are to our wholly-owned subsidiary Logic Holdings (Hong
Kong) Limited, a Hong Kong company;
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Logic China are to our wholly owned subsidiary Logic Management and
Consulting (China) Co., Ltd., a PRC company;
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Logic Beijing are to our wholly owned subsidiary Logic Taibang Bio-Tech
Institute (Beijing), a PRC company;
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Dalin are to our majority owned subsidiary Guiyang Dalin Biologic
Technologies Co., Ltd., a PRC limited company;
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Shandong Taibang are to our majority owned subsidiary Shandong Taibang
Biological Products Co. Ltd., a sino-foreign joint venture incorporated in
China;
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Taibang Medical are to our wholly owned subsidiary Shandong Taibang
Medical Company, a PRC company;
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Guizhou Taibang are to our majority owned subsidiary Guizhou Taibang
Biological Products Co., Ltd., a PRC company, formerly, Guiyang Qianfeng
Biological Products Co., Ltd.;
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Huitian are to our minority owned subsidiary Xi'an Huitian Blood
Products Co., Ltd., a PRC company;
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BVI are to the British Virgin Islands;
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Hong Kong are to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the
Peoples Republic of China;
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PRC and China are to the Peoples Republic of China;
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SEC are to the Securities and Exchange Commission;
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Securities Act are to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended;
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Exchange Act are to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended;
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Renminbi and RMB are to the legal currency of China; and
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U.S. dollars, dollars and $ are to the legal currency of the United
States.
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PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS.
Overview of Our Business
We are a biopharmaceutical company and through our indirect PRC
subsidiaries, Shandong Taibang and Guizhou Taibang, and our minority-owned PRC
investee, Huitian, we are principally engaged in the research, development,
manufacturing and sales of plasma-based pharmaceutical products in China.
Shandong Taibang operates from our manufacturing facility located in Taian,
Shandong Province, and Guizhou Taibang operates from our manufacturing facility
located in Guiyang City, Guizhou Province. Our minority owned investee, Huitian,
operates from its facility in Shaanxi Province. The plasma-based
biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry in China is highly regulated by both
the provincial and central governments. Accordingly, the manufacturing process
of our products is strictly monitored from the initial collection of plasma from
human donors to finished products. Our principal products include our approved
human albumin and immunoglobulin products.
We are approved to sell human albumin 20%/10ml, 20%/25ml and
20%/50ml, 10%/10ml, 10%/25ml, 10%/50ml and 25%/50ml. Human albumin is our
top-selling product. Sales of these human albumin products represented
approximately 48.0%, 49.7% and 57.8% of our total revenues, respectively, for
the each of the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008. Human albumin is
principally used to increase blood volume while immunoglobulin, one of our other
major products, is used for certain disease preventions and cures. The Companys
approved human albumin and immunoglobulin products use human plasma as raw
material. Albumin has been used for almost 50 years to treat critically ill
patients by replacing lost fluid and maintaining adequate blood volume and
pressure. All of our products are prescription medicines administered in the
form of injections.
We sell our products to customers in the PRC, mainly hospitals
and inoculation centers. Our sales have historically been made on the basis of
short-term arrangements and our largest customers have changed over the years.
For the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, our top 5 customers
accounted for approximately 12.3%, 10.7% and 16.2%, respectively, of our total
revenue. For the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, our largest
customer accounted for approximately 2.8%, 4.0% and 6.4%, of our revenue,
respectively. As we continue to diversify our geographic presence, customer base
and product mix, we expect that our largest customers will continue to change
from year to year. We have product liability insurance covering all of our
products. However, since our establishment in 2002, there has not been any
product liability claims nor has any legal action been filed against the Company
brought by patients related to the use of our products.
Our principal executive offices are located at No. 14 East
Hushan Road, Taian City, Shandong, the Peoples Republic of China 271000. Our
corporate telephone number is (86) 538-620-2306 and our fax number is
(86)538-620-3895. We maintain a website at
http://www.chinabiologic.com
that contains information about our operating company, but that information
is not part of this report.
Our History and Background
China Biologic Products, Inc. was originally incorporated on
December 20, 1989 under the laws of the State of Texas, as Shepherd Food
Equipment, Inc. On November 20, 2000, Shepherd Food Equipment, Inc. changed its
corporate name to Shepherd Food Equipment, Inc. Acquisition Corp., which is the
survivor of a May 28, 2003 merger with GRC Holdings, Inc. or GRC. In the merger,
the Company adopted the Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws of GRC and changed
its corporate name to GRC Holdings, Inc. On January 10, 2007, a Plan of
Conversion became effective pursuant to which GRC was converted into a Delaware
corporation and changed its name to China Biologic Products, Inc.
Acquisition of Logic Express
On July 19, 2006, we completed a reverse acquisition with Logic
Express, whereby we issued to the shareholders of Logic Express 18,484,715
shares of our common stock in exchange for 100% of the issued and outstanding
shares of capital stock of Logic Express and its majority-owned Chinese
operating subsidiary, Shandong Taibang. As a result of the reverse acquisition,
Logic Express became our 100% owned subsidiary, the former shareholders of Logic
Express became our controlling stockholders with 96.1% of our common stock, and
Shandong Taibang became our 82.76% majority-owned indirect subsidiary. Shandong
Taibang is a sino-foreign joint venture company established on October 23, 2002
with a registered capital of RMB 80 million (then approximately $10.3 million).
Acquisition of Plasma Stations
In December 2006, our subsidiary, Shandong Taibang, acquired
all the assets of five plasma stations in Shandong Province. We obtained the
permit to operate the stations in January 2007. In April 2007, Shandong Taibang
acquired certain assets of two plasma stations in Guangxi Province. The two
plasma stations obtained their operating permits in February and April 2007,
respectively.
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We acquired the assets of these plasma stations through
separate Shandong Taibang subsidiaries, specially formed for this purpose. The
subsidiaries holding six of our new plasma stations are the Xia Jin Plasma
Company, the Qi He Plasma Company, the He Ze Plasma Company, the Huan Jiang
Plasma Company, the Liao Cheng Plasma Company, and the Zhang Qiu Plasma Company.
The seventh plasma station is held by the Fang Cheng Plasma Company, which at
the time was 80% owned by Shandong Taibang and 20% owned by Feng Lin, an
unrelated third party. On January 13, 2010, Shandong Taibang acquired the 20%
non-controlling interest in the Fang Cheng Plasma Company, and it is now
wholly-owned by Shandong Taibang. In January 2007, Shandong Taibang also signed
a letter of intent to acquire certain assets of a plasma station in Guangxi
Province, however, we have not consummated this acquisition as the permit for
this station is in dispute, as described in Item 3, Legal Proceedings.
In June 2008, we received approval from the Guangxi Province
Bureau of Health to set up a new plasma collection station in Pu Bei County,
Guangxi Province. The new plasma collection station will be located in the
Centralized Industry Zone of Pu Bei County and when it becomes operational, it
will replace our existing Fang Cheng Plasma Collection Station. We decided to
relocate the Fang Cheng Plasma Collection Station to a more strategic location,
also in Guangxi, to increase collection volumes.
On January 22, 2010, Shandong Taibang entered into an equity
transfer agreement with Yuncheng Ziguang Biotechnology Co., Ltd. (Yuncheng
Ziguang), located in Yuncheng, Shandong Province. Under the terms of the equity
transfer agreement, Shandong Taibang agreed to purchase 100% of Yuncheng
Ziguangs equity interest at a purchase price of RMB 10,066,672 (approximately
$1,476,781), which was paid on February 24, 2010. The purpose of this
acquisition is for relocation of Shandong Taibangs He Ze Plasma Company into
the nearby Yuncheng Ziguang facility. In February 2011, the He Ze Plasma Company
moved into the Yuncheng Ziguang facility and began collecting plasma. Currently
Yuncheng Ziguang has no other operations.
On July 7, 2010, Shandong Taibang invested RMB 6,000,000
(approximately $910,200) to establish a wholly-owned subsidiary, Ning Yang
Plasma Company, in Shandong Province. The Ning Yang Plasma Company was still
under construction as of December 31, 2010.
On July 20, 2010, Shandong Taibang invested another RMB
6,000,000 (approximately $910,200) to establish a wholly-owned subsidiary,
Yishui Plasma Company, in Shandong Province. The Yi Shui Plasma Company obtained
its operating permits from relevant PRC authorities on December 6, 2010, and had
commenced operation as of December 31, 2010.
Establishment of Taibang Medical
In September 2006, Shandong Taibang established a wholly owned
subsidiary, Taibang Medical (known then as Shandong Missile Medical Co., Ltd.),
with registered capital of $384,600, fully paid on March 1, 2007. On February 7,
2007, Taibang Medical obtained a distribution license for biological products,
except for vaccine, from the Shandong Food and Drug Administration, for a
license period of five years from the date of obtaining the license. The
registration of Taibang Medical was ultimately approved by Shandong Provincial
Department of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation on July 4, 2007 and Taibang
Medical was registered on July 19, 2007. The scope of business is wholesale of
biological products, except vaccines, with a license period of 25 years from the
date of registration.
On August 14, 2009, we changed Taibang Medicals name from
Shandong Missile Medical Co., Ltd. to Shandong Taibang Medical Company. In
addition, the registered capital of Taibang Medical was increased by RMB
2,000,000 (approximately $293,400) to $733,500.
On July 8, 2010, Logic China, our PRC operating subsidiary,
entered into an equity transfer agreement to purchase 100% of the equity
interest in Taibang Medical from Shandong Taibang with a cash purchase price of
RMB 6,440,000 (approximately $947,327). The equity transfer was registered with
the local Administration for Industry and Commerce, or the AIC, on September 10,
2010 and the purchase price was fully paid on September 23, 2010. With this
equity transfer, Taibang Medical is now the Companys indirect wholly-owned
subsidiary and the Company will be able to consolidate its resources in the sale
and marketing of Shandong Taibang and Guizhou Taibangs products.
Formation of Hong Kong Subsidiary
On December 12, 2008, we established Logic Holdings, our
wholly-owned Hong Kong subsidiary, for the purpose of being a holding company
for our majority equity interest in Dalin.
Dalin Acquisition and Entrustment Agreement
We completed the acquisition of 90% interest in Dalin in April
2009 upon payment of 90% of the purchase price. We substantially paid the
remaining 10% of the purchase price, RMB 19,440,000 (approximately $2,844,350),
on April 9, 2010, the one-year anniversary of the approval of the equity
transfer by the local Administration for Industry and Commerce, or AIC.
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On January 4, 2011, we entered into an equity transfer
agreement with Shaowen Fan to acquire the remaining 10% minority interest in
Dalin for a purchase price of RMB 50,000,000 (approximately $7,585,000). The
equity transfer was registered with the local AIC on January 26, 2011 and the
purchase price was fully paid as of February 22, 2011 in accordance with the
equity transfer agreement. With this equity transfer, Guiyang Dalin is now the
Companys indirect wholly-owned subsidiary.
On April 6, 2009, Logic Express entered into an agreement with
Shandong Institute, the noncontrolling interest holders in Shandong Taibang,
pursuant to which, Shandong Institute would provide an advance to assist Logic
Expresss purchase of 90% Dalin's equity interests. Under the terms of the
agreement, Shandong Institute agreed to provide advance of $3,792,500
(RMB25,000,000), representing 12.86% of the Companys purchase consideration in
Dalin to the Company for one year, bearing interest equal to the higher of a
proportionate share of the net income of Dalin during the year ended December
31, 2009 or 6% per annum. On April 12, 2010, the Company fully paid the advance
from Shandong Institute and the interest of approximately $1.3 million, which
was less than the Companys previous estimate by approximately $0.9 million. The
Company recorded the difference between the previous estimate and actual payment
in other income of the consolidated statement of income for the year ended
December 31, 2010.
As part of our due diligence investigation into Dalin and
Guizhou Taibang, we discovered that our indirect interest in Guizhou Taibang
acquired under the equity transfer agreement may be diluted to as low as 41.3%.
The local AIC records show Dalin as a 54% shareholder of Guizhou Taibang;
however, the AIC records do not reflect a potential issuance of Guizhou
Taibangs equity interests to certain investors in May 2007, pursuant to a
capital increase agreement. Guizhou Taibang has received the consideration for
the potential issuance of equity interests, but the increase in registered
capital and the related issuance of the equity interest has not yet been
registered with the local AIC, pending the outcome of a minority shareholder
suit against Guizhou Taibang and its then shareholders, alleging violation of
the shareholders right of first refusal in connection with the May 2007 equity
issuance. For details regarding the Guizhou Taibang shareholder suit and our
position with respect to the May 2007 equity issuance of Guizhou Taibangs
equity interests, see our disclosure under Item 3, Legal Proceedings herein.
Guizhou Taibang is one of the largest plasma-based
biopharmaceutical companies in China and is the only manufacturer currently
operating in Guizhou Province. With a population of 39 million, Guizhou Province
has historically produced the highest volumes of plasma collection in China,
because a higher proportion of its population has been willing to engage in the
collection process. Guizhou Province has a total of 19 plasma collection
stations in operation, collecting approximately 1,200 tons of plasma supply
every year. Guizhou Taibang owns seven of these plasma collection stations, of
which five are currently in operation and collecting approximately 300 tons of
plasma supply per year, with an annual capacity of 400 tons. We intend to employ
more advanced collection techniques at these stations to improve yields and
generate additional plasma supply. Guizhou Taibang is in compliance with Good
Manufacturing Practices, or GMP, standards, and has been approved by the PRCs
State Food and Drug Administration, or SFDA, to produce six types of
plasma-based products including Human Albumin, Human Immunoglobulin, Human
Intravenous Immunoglobulin, Human Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin, Human Tetanus
Immunoglobulin and Human Rabies Immune Globulin.
On December 30, 2010, the Guiyang AIC approved Guizhou
Taibangs application to change its name to Guizhou Taibang Biological Products
Co., Ltd. We expect that the name change will facilitate the Companys promotion
of the Taibang brand name and further the Companys integration of its
marketing efforts.
On November 11, 2010, the Company established Guiyang Qianfeng
Biological Technology Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Guizhou Taibang,
in Guiyang, Guizhou, for the purpose of research and development of placenta
based products.
Huitian Acquisition
We purchased a 35% equity interest in Huitian at a purchase
price of RMB 44,000,000 (approximately $6,454,800) in October 2008. Huitian is a
manufacturer of plasma-based biopharmaceutical products in Shaanxi Province and
is one of only 32 such manufacturers in China which are government approved.
Shaanxi Province, which has a population of 37 million, has had a historically
high collection volume with approximately ten plasma collection stations in
operation, collecting approximately 300 tons of plasma supply each year. Only
four of the collection stations in Shaanxi Province are government approved and
three of these are owned by Huitian. Huitian produces about 80 tons of
plasma-based products per year and has 200 tons of annual production capacity.
We believe Huitian provides a strong long-term growth potential. Huitian is in
compliance with GMP standards and it is also approved by the SFDA for the
production of Human Albumin, Human Immunoglobulin, Human Immunoglobulin for
Intravenous Injection, and Human Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin products.
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Formation of PRC Subsidiaries
On December 21, 2009, our Hong Kong subsidiary, Logic Holdings,
established Logic China for the purpose of holding our majority equity interest
in Dalin and to facilitate our Chinese operations at the holding company level.
On December 28, 2009, the Company transferred its 90% equity interest in Dalin
from Logic Holdings to Logic China to complete this process.
On August 5, 2010, Logic China formed a wholly-owned
subsidiary, Logic Taibang Bio-Tech Institute (Beijing) (Logic Beijing), with a
registered capital of RMB 1 million (approximately, $149,700). Logic Beijing was
established to operate all research and development activities of the Company
and its subsidiaries.
Corporate Structure
The following chart reflects our current corporate
organizational structure:
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Our Industry
Plasma Collection in China
The collection of human plasma in China is generally influenced
by a number of factors such as government regulations, geographical locations of
collection stations, sanitary conditions of collection stations, living
standards of the donors, and cultural and religious beliefs. Until 2006, only
licensed Plasmapheresis stations owned and operated by the government could
collect human plasma. Furthermore, each collection station was only allowed to
supply plasma to the one manufacturer that had signed the Quality
Responsibility statement with them. However, in March 2006, the Ministry of
Health promulgated certain Measures on Reforming Plasma Collection Stations,
or the Blood Collection Measures, whereby the ownership and management of PRC
plasma stations are required to be transferred to plasma-based biopharmaceutical
companies and the local government is charged with regulatory supervision and
administrative control in accordance with the policies of the central
government. Plasma stations that did not complete their reform by December 31,
2006 risked revocation of their license to collect plasma.
The supply of plasma for plasma-based products in the PRC has
been on the decline since 2003 from the historical high of annual supply of
approximately 7,000 tons to approximately 4,000 tons. We believe that this
decline is a direct result of the governments industry reforms of the countrys
collection practices which led to the closure of many stations that did not meet
the new industry standards. Based on reports promulgated by the PRC Ministry of
Health, we estimate that the current annual supply of plasma in China amounts to
approximately 4,000 tons, as compared to 30,000 tons in the global market, with
the six largest manufacturers of plasma products accounting for approximately
50% of the annual plasma collection. In spite of the shortage of plasma supply,
revenues from the sale of plasma products in China amounted to approximately
$1.1 billion in 2009 per managements estimate, and revenues from the sale of
human albumin products accounted for about 70%. We expect that the plasma
derivatives market to grow at a 15% rate per year through 2011.
We believe that these regulatory changes, including measures
which limit illegal selling of blood, have improved the quality of blood and
plasma by increasing cleanliness standards at blood collection stations. As the
operation of the plasma stations become more regulated and the donor population
expands, we believe that the overall quality of raw materials, such as human
albumin will continue to improve, leading to a safer, more reliable finished
product.
Plasma-Based Products Industry in China
We produce approved human albumin and immunoglobulin products,
with human plasma as the main ingredient. In addition to the low usage ratio of
such products in China as compared to other more developed countries, there is a
significant difference in the make up and range of the plasma-based
pharmaceutical products. Based on our analysis, in most developed countries like
the United States, clotting factor products accounts for the majority of the
plasma-based biopharmaceutical products, while in China, human albumin products
accounts for the vast majority of such products. Specifically, total clotting
factor products and human albumin products, account for approximately 40% and
25%, respectively, of United States total annual plasma-derived products, and
account for approximately 3% and 59%, respectively, of Chinas.
Our Growth Strategy
Our mission is to become a first-class biopharmaceutical
enterprise in China. To achieve this objective, we have implemented the
following strategies:
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Securing the supply of plasma
. Due to the shortage of plasma
and the reform of the ownership of plasma stations, our immediate strategy is
to negotiate and acquire plasma stations in order to secure our plasma supply.
In December 2006, we acquired five of the plasma stations in Shandong
Province. Furthermore, in January 2007, we acquired two additional plasma
stations in Guangxi Province. In June 2008, we received approval from the
Guangxi Province Bureau of Health to set up a new plasma collection station in
Pu Bei County, Guangxi Province, which, when operational, will replace our
existing Fang Cheng Plasma Collection Station. We decided to relocate the Fang
Cheng Plasma Collection Station to a more strategic location to increase
collection volumes. During the construction period, the station will still
continue with its normal operations. With the approval of the Centralized
Industry Zone of Pu Bei County, once the Fang Cheng Plasma Collection Station
becomes operational, we hope to expand its coverage area to secure higher
collection volumes in the future. In January, 2010, Shandong Taibang purchased
100% of Yuncheng Ziguang Biotechnology Co., Ltd., or Yuncheng Ziguang, located
in Yuncheng, Shandong Province, for the purpose of relocation of Shandong
Taibangs He Ze Plasma Company, or He Ze, into the nearby Yuncheng Ziguang
facility. In February 2011, the He Ze Plasma Company moved into Yuncheng
Ziguang and began collecting plasma. We hope to expand He Ze to secure higher
collection volumes in the future. In 2010, we additionally established two new
plasma companies in Shandong Province, one of which began operation in
December 2010 and the other of which is still under construction. We also
expect that our acquisition of Dalin and its PRC operating subsidiary, Guizhou
Taibang, and our acquisition of a minority equity interest in Huitian, will
help secure our plasma supply as well as expand production capacity and market
coverage.
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Acquisition of competitors and/or other biologic related
companies
. In addition to organic growth, acquisition is an important
part of our expansion strategy. Although there are about 32 approved
plasma-based biopharmaceutical manufacturers in the market, we believe that
there are only 26 manufacturers in operation, only about half of whom will be
competitive. The top six manufacturers in China account for more than 50%
market share. Furthermore, we believe that the regulatory authorities are
considering further reforming the industry and those smaller, less competitive
manufacturers will face the possibility of having their manufacturing permits
revoked by the regulators, making them potential targets for acquisition.
Also, if we are presented with appropriate opportunities, we may acquire
additional companies, products or technologies in the biologic related sectors
(including but not limited to medical, pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical).
-
Further strengthening of research and development capability
.
We believe that, unlike other more developed countries such as the U.S.,
Chinas plasma-based biopharmaceutical products are at the initial stage of
development. There are many other plasma-based products that are being used in
the U.S. which are not currently being manufactured in China. We intend to
strengthen our research and development capability so as to expand our product
line to include higher-margin, technologically more advanced plasma-based
biopharmaceutical products. We believe that our increased focus on research
and development will give us a competitive advantage over our competitors.
-
Market development and network expansion
. Leveraging on the
high quality and excellent safety record of our products, we intend to (i)
enhance our product penetration with our existing customers by introducing new
products and (ii) extend the reach of our products from our current market to
include other provinces where we envision significant market potential.
Our Products
Our principal products are our approved human albumin and
immunoglobulin products. We are currently approved to produce 21
biopharmaceutical products in eight major categories as follows:
Approved Products
(1)(2)
|
Cure/Use
|
Human Albumin: - 20%/10ml, 20%/25ml,
20%/50ml, 10%/10ml, 10%/25ml, 10%/50ml and 25%/50ml
|
Shock caused by blood loss
trauma or burn; raised intracranial pressure caused by hydrocephalus or
trauma; Oedema or ascites caused by hepatocirrhosis and nephropathy;
prevention and cure of low-density- lipoproteinemia; and Neonatal
hyperbilirubinemia.
|
Human Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin 100 International Units,
or IU, 200IU, 400IU
|
Prevention of measles and contagious hepatitis.
When applied together with antibiotics, its curative effect on certain
severe bacteria or virus infection may be improved.
|
Human Immunoglobulin 10%/3ml and
10%/1.5ml
|
Original immunoglobulin
deficiency, such as X chain low immunoglobulin, familiar variable immune
deficiency, immunoglobulin G secondary deficiency; Secondary
immunoglobulin deficiency: such as severe infection, newborn sepsis; and
Auto-immune deficiency diseases, such as original thrombocytopenia purpura
or kawasaki disease.
|
Human Immunoglobulin for Intravenous Injection 5%/25ml
and 5%/50ml
|
Same as above
|
Human Immunoglobulin-5g/vial
|
Same as above
|
Thymopolypeptides Injection 20mg/2ml,5mg/2ml
|
Cure for various original and secondary T-cell
deficiency syndromes, some auto-immune deficiency diseases and various
cell immunity deficiency diseases, and assists in the treatment for
tumors.
|
Human Rabies Immunoglobulin 100IU, 200IU
and 500IU
|
Mainly for passive immunity
from bites or claws by rabies or other infected animals. All patients
suspected of being exposed to rabies will be treated with a combined dose
of rabies vaccine and human rabies immunoglobulin.
|
Human Tetanus Immunoglobulin 250IU
|
Mainly used for the prevention and therapy of
tetanus. Particularly applied to patients who have allergic reactions to
Tetanus Antitoxin.
(3)
|
(1)
|
% represents the degree of dosage concentration for the
product and each product has its own dosage requirement. For example,
Human Albumin 20%/10ml means 2g of Human Albumin is contained in each 10ml
packaging and Human Immunoglobulin 10%/3ml means 300mg of Human
Immunoglobulin is contained in each 3ml packaging. Under PRC law, each
variation in the packaging, dosage and concentration of medical products
requires registration and approval by the SFDA. During this process the
altered product is not commercially available for sale. For example, among
our Human Albumin products only Human Albumin 20%/10ml, 20%/25ml,
20%/50ml, 10%/10ml, 10%/25ml, 10%/50ml, and 25%/50ml products are
currently approved and are commercially available.
|
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(2)
|
IU means International Units, or IU. IU is a
unit used to measure the activity of many vitamins, hormones, enzymes, and
drugs. An IU is the amount of a substance that has a certain biological
effect. For each substance there is an international agreement on the
biological effect that is expected for 1 IU. In the case of
Immunoglobulin, it means the number of effective units of antibodies in
each package. When exposed to an antigen, the body views it as foreign
material, and takes steps to neutralize the antigen. Typically, the body
accomplishes this by making antibodies, which are intended to defend the
body from invasion by potentially dangerous substances. These antibodies
can be beneficial, as is the case when the body learns to fight a virus,
or they can be harmful, in the instance of allergies. In a situation when
the body cannot effectively react with these antigens, injection of our
product will provide sufficient antibodies to neutralize the antigens.
|
|
|
(3)
|
Tetanus Antitoxin is a cheaper injection
treatment for tetanus. However it is not widely used because most people
are allergic to it.
|
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Human albumin is principally used to increase blood volume
while immunoglobulin is used for certain disease preventions and cures. Albumin
is also used to treat critically ill patients by replacing lost fluid and
maintaining adequate blood volume and pressure. Our approved human albumin and
immunoglobulin products use human plasma as the basic raw material. All of our
approved products are prescription medicines administered in the form of
injections.
Under PRC law, each variation in the packaging, dosage and
concentration of medical products requires registration and approval by the
SFDA. During this process the altered product is not commercially available for
sale. For example, among our human albumin products only Human Albumin 20%/10ml,
20%/25ml, 20%/50ml, 10%/10ml, 10%/25ml, 10%/50ml, and 25%/50ml products are
currently approved and are commercially available. Accordingly, all references,
in this report, to our manufacture and sale of human albumin relate to our
approved human albumin products.
We have two product liability insurances covering Shandong
Taibang and Guizhou Taibangs products in the amount of approximately $3,034,000
(RMB 20,000,000) each. Since our establishment in 2002, there has not been any
product liability claims nor has any legal action been filed against us by
patients related to the use of our products.
Raw Materials
Plasma
Plasma is the principal raw material for our biopharmaceutical
products. Until 2006, all plasma collection stations were owned by the PRC
government. Following the mandated privatization of plasma stations resulted
from the Ministry of Healths Blood Collection Measures, we acquired our stable
of plasma collection stations. We believe that the acquisitions of plasma
stations will give us a controlled source of plasma and better control over the
quality and quantity produced. We will also be able to have increased control
over the cost of plasma. Finally, we believe that we will enjoy benefits of
economies of scale with respect to the administration and management expenses of
our several plasma stations.
We spent $51.0 million, $35.6 million and $14.0 million on the
collection of plasma in 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Currently, we own six
operating plasma collection stations in Shandong province, two in Guangxi
province and five in Guizhou province, and two under construction in each of
Shandong and Guangxi provinces. We currently maintain sufficient plasma supply
for approximately 6 months of production. In March 2007, the SFDA implemented
new measures on biopharmaceutical industry effective as of July 1, 2008,
requiring plasma raw material to be kept for at least 90 days before being put
into production. In view of the new measures, in due course we will extend our
plasma supply for approximately four months. We have not experienced any
interruptions to our production due to shortage of plasma.
Other Raw Materials and Packaging Materials
Other raw materials used in the production of our
biopharmaceutical products include: reagents, consumables and packaging
materials. The principal packaging materials we use include glass bottles for
our injection products, external packaging and printed instructions for our
biopharmaceutical products. We acquire our raw materials and packaging materials
from our approved suppliers in China and overseas. We select our suppliers based
on quality, consistency, price and delivery of the raw materials which they
supply.
We have not experienced any shortage of supply on these raw
materials and packaging materials and there has not been any significant problem
with the quality of materials supplied by these suppliers.
Our Major Suppliers
The table below lists our major suppliers as of December 31,
2010, showing the cumulative dollar amount of raw materials and supplies
purchased from them during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, and the
percentage of purchases from each supplier as compared to procurement of all raw
materials.
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Rank
|
Supplier's Name
|
Cumulative Amount
Purchased
During
Fiscal Year 2010
(US$)
|
Percentage of Total
Purchases
During
Fiscal Year 2010
|
1
|
Sansui Plasma
Station
|
3,086,695
|
20.6%
|
2
|
Chongqing Sanda Weiye
Pharmaceutical Products Company
|
1,575,679
|
10.5%
|
3
|
Sichuan Nangeer
Biological Medical Company
|
940,706
|
6.3%
|
4
|
Chengdu Yingde Industrial
Equipment Installation Company
|
888,406
|
5.9%
|
5
|
Tai'an City
Ruifeng Company
|
603,326
|
4.0%
|
6
|
Guizhou Nengji Industrial Company
|
483,010
|
3.2%
|
7
|
Beijing Wantai
Biological Pharmacy Enterprise
|
397,938
|
2.7%
|
8
|
Shijiangzhuang Dongsai Trading
Company
|
389,230
|
2.6%
|
9
|
Beijing
Zhongtianbaiyi Technology Development Company
|
360,451
|
2.4%
|
10
|
Guangzhou Maige Biologic
Technology Company
|
249,934
|
1.7%
|
|
TOTAL
|
8,975,375
|
60.0%
|
Except for the Sansui Plasma Station, none of the above
suppliers are plasma suppliers. The majority of our plasma were collected
through our majority-owned plasma stations. These stations purchase, collect,
examine and deepfreeze plasma on behalf of Shandong Taibang and Guizhou Taibang,
subject to rules and specifications that meet the Provincial SFDAs requirements
for quality, packaging and storage. The stations must only collect plasma from
healthy donors within their respective districts and in accordance with a time
table set by Shandong Taibang or Guizhou Taibang. The plasma must: be negative
HbsAg, anti-HCV, anti-HIV and reaction of serum to RPR; contain an ALT ≤25 units
(ALT), plasma protein ≥55g/l; contain no virus pollution or visible
erythrolysis, lipemia, macroscopic red blood cell or any other irregular
finding. In addition, the plasma must be packaged in 25 separate 600g bags,
boxed with a packing list and labeled to be consistent with computer records and
must be stored at -20°C within limited time after collection to ensure that it
will congeal within 6 hours. Shandong Taibang and Guizhou Taibang are fully
responsible for the overall technical guidance and quality supervision.
Our Major Customers
Due to the nature of our products and the current regulations,
all of our customers are located in China. We have established relationships
with most of our key customers since our establishment in 2002. For the fiscal
year ended December 31, 2010, our top five customers, based on sales revenue and
the percentage of their contribution to our revenues, were as follows:
Rank
|
Customers Name
|
Revenues During
Fiscal Year
2010
(US$)
|
Percentage of Total Sales
During Fiscal Year 2010
|
1
|
Yunnan JianRong
Biologic Product Company
|
3,895,986
|
2.8%
|
2
|
Handan Zhiying Medical Company
|
3,675,226
|
2.6%
|
3
|
Guangdong Meheco
Medicine Company
|
3,278,723
|
2.3%
|
4
|
Guangdong Minshengtang Medicine
Company
|
3,272,824
|
2.3%
|
5
|
Shanghai
Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
|
3,170,650
|
2.3%
|
|
TOTAL
|
17,293,409
|
12.3%
|
Sales, Marketing and Distribution
Because all of our products are prescription drugs, we can only
sell to hospitals and inoculation centers directly or through approved
distributors. For the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, direct sales
to distributors represented approximately 48.9%, 67.3% and 65.6%, respectively,
of our revenues. Our five largest customers in the aggregate accounted for
approximately 12.3%, 10.7% and 16.2% of our total revenues for the years ended
December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Our largest customer accounted
for approximately 2.8%, 4.0% and 6.2% of our total revenues for the years ended
December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
As part of our effort to ensure the quality of our
distributors, we conduct due diligence to verify whether potential distributors
have obtained necessary permits and licenses and facilities (such as cold
storage) for the distribution of our biopharmaceutical products. We also assess
the distributors financial condition before appointing them as distributors.
Certain of our regional distributors are appointed on an exclusive basis within
a specified area. The supply contracts normally set out the quantity and price
of products. For distributors, they also contain guidelines for the sale and
distribution of our products, including restrictions on the geographical area to
which the products could be sold. We provide our distributors with training in
relation to our products and on sales techniques. We have implemented a coding
system for our products for easy tracking. Depending on the relationship and the
creditability of the distributors, we generally grant a credit period of no
longer than 30 days to distributors with some exceptions. For hospitals and
clinics, we generally grant a credit period of no longer than 90 days. We had a
bad debt credit of $0.1 million for 2010, a bad debt expense of $0.3 million for
2009 and a bad debt credit of $0.1 million for 2008 related to the sales of our
products. The $0.1 million bad debt credit for both 2010 and 2008 is due to
recovery of bad debt previously reserved.
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Our current key market is in Shandong province, representing
approximately 22.0%, 25.5% and 48.1% of our total revenues for the years ended
December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Prior to the acquisition of
Dalin and Huitian, our strategy has been to focus our marketing efforts in
Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Henan and the northeastern part of China. With the advantage
of the scale of economy, the Company has been expanding its sales efforts into
30 provinces and municipal cities, especially those provinces that were untapped
by Shandong Taibang previously, with Shandong and Guangdong provinces accounting
for more than 30.8% of the total sales during 2010.
Our marketing and after-sales services department currently
employs approximately 93 employees.
We believe that due to the unique nature of our products, the
key emphasis on our marketing efforts centers on product safety, brand
recognition, timely availability and pricing. As all of our products are
prescription medicines, we are not allowed to advertise our products in the mass
media. For the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, total sales and
marketing expenses amounted to approximately $7.4 million, $3.5 million and $2.2
million, respectively, representing approximately 3.0%, 4.4% and 4.7%,
respectively, of our revenues.
Our Research and Development Efforts
The Shandong Institute was established in 1971. The Shandong
Institute is the research arm established by and directly administrated by the
Shandong Provincial health department. It was the only entity approved for the
research, development and production of biological and plasma-based
biopharmaceutical products in Shandong Province, the second largest province in
China. Since 1998, it promoted GMP management in the production process of blood
products and became one of the first blood products manufacturing enterprises to
obtain GMP Certification in China. In 2002, the Shandong Institute transferred
all of its business and the licenses necessary to carry on its business and
seconded certain of its employees to our subsidiary, Shandong Taibang. We were
awarded the advanced high-tech enterprise certification by the Department of
Science and Technology of Shandong Province in 2005 and 2008 and by the Ministry
of Science and Technology of China in 2006. In 2007, we were admitted as a
member of the Shandong Institute of Medicine and awarded the Advanced
Enterprise accolade by the Shandong Blood Center. We were also awarded the
Advanced Technology Certification for Foreign Funded Enterprises by the
Department of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation of Shandong Province in
2008.
We employ a market driven approach to initiate research and
development projects including both product and production technique
development. We believe that the key to the industry revolves around (i) safety
of products and (ii) maximizing the yield per unit volume of plasma. Our
research and development efforts are focused around the following areas:
-
broaden the breadth and depth of our portfolio of plasma-based
biopharmaceutical products;
-
enhance the yield per unit volume of plasma through new collection
techniques;
-
maximize manufacturing efficiency and safety;
-
promote product safety through implementation of new technologies; and
-
refine production technology for existing products.
Our research center is located on the same premises as the
factory, which is located in Taian City, Shandong Province. The research center
is equipped with specialized equipment including advanced testing and analytical
equipment, such as atomic absorptimeter, fully automated blood coagulation
analyzer, high performance liquid chromatograph, gas chromatograph,
radioimmunoassay analyzer, ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometer, and protein
chromatograph, most of which have been imported from the US, Japan, Italy,
Germany and Australia. Our research and development department is comprised of
about 30 researchers. All of them hold degrees in areas such as medicine,
pharmacy, biology, and biochemistry. Our research center carries out development
and registration of our products.
All the products we currently manufacture have been developed
in-house. The following table outlines our research and development work in
progress:
Products Currently in
Development
|
Cure/Use
|
Status of Product
Development
|
Stage*
|
Human Prothrombin Complex Concentrate
|
Used for the prophylaxis and
treatment of bleeding in patients with single or multiple congenital
deficiencies of factor II or X and in patients with single or multiple
acquired prothrombin complex factor deficiency requiring partial or
complete reversal.
|
Application made to the SFDA
for official production permit and product certification. Commercial
production expected in second half of 2011.
|
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|
Human Coagulation Factor VIII
|
Use for coagulopathie such as Hemophilia A and
increase concentration of coagulation factor VIII.
|
Application made to the SFDA for official
production permit and product certification Commercial production expected in first half of 2011.
|
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|
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Human Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin (PH4) for
Intravenous Injection
|
Prevention of measles and
contagious hepatitis. When applied together with antibiotics, its curative
effect on certain severe bacteria or virus infection may be improved.
|
Clinical trial just commenced
Commercial production expected in 2014.
|
8
|
Human Fibrinogen
|
Cure for lack of fibrinogen and increase human
fibrinogen concentration.
|
Clinical trial program under SFDA review.
Commercial production in 2014.
|
7
|
Varicella Hyperimmune Globulins
|
Used for treatment of eczema
vaccinatum, vaccinia necrosum, and ocular vaccinia
|
Develop scope and technique for
testing the new medicine.
|
3
|
Human Immunoglobulin for Intravenous Injection 10%
|
Cure for original immunoglobulin deficiency;
secondary immunoglobulin deficiency and Auto-immune deficiency diseases
|
Develop laboratory-scale manufacturing process.
|
3
|
* These stages refer to the stages in the regulatory approval
process for our products disclosed under the heading Regulation in this
report.
For the fiscal years ended December 31, 2001, 2009 and 2008,
total research and development expenses amounted to approximately $2.3 million,
$1.7 million and $1.2 million, respectively, representing approximately 1.7%,
1.4% and 2.5%, respectively, of our revenues.
Our Competition
We are subject to intense competition. There are both local and
overseas pharmaceutical enterprises that are engaged in the manufacture and sale
of potential substitute or similar biopharmaceutical products as our products in
the PRC. These competitors may have more capital, better research and
development resources, manufacturing and marketing capability and experience
than we do. In our industry, we compete based upon product quality, product
cost, ability to produce a diverse range of products and logistical
capabilities.
We believe that we have strengthened our position in the
marketplace with our acquisition of Dalin and its 54% majority-owned operating
subsidiary, Guizhou Taibang and a 35% equity interest in Huitian, Xian-based
biopharmaceutical company.
Our profitability may be adversely affected if (i) competition
intensifies; (ii) competitors drastically reduce prices; (iii) PRC governments
interference on prices; or (iv) competitors develop new products or product
substitutes having comparable medicinal applications or therapeutic effects
which are more effective and /or less costly than those produced by us.
Other approved biopharmaceutical manufacturers in the PRC are
entitled to produce many of the products produced by us. There are currently
about 32 approved manufacturers of plasma-based pharmaceutical products in
China. Many of these manufacturers are essentially producing the same type of
products that we produce: human albumin and various types of immunoglobulin.
However, due to recent Ministry of Health regulations, we believe that it is
difficult for new manufacturers to enter into the industry. We believe that our
major competitors in the albumin and immunoglobulin market in China are Hua Lan
Biological Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Biological Products, Shanghai RAAS
Blood Products Co. Ltd., Beijing Tiantan Biological Products, and Sichuan Yuanda
Shuyang Pharmaceutical Co.
In addition, competition from imported products and Chinas
admission as a member of the WTO creates increased competition. The PRC became a
member of the WTO in December 2001. Competition in the biopharmaceutical
industry in the PRC will intensify generally in two respects. With lower import
tariffs, we anticipate that imported biopharmaceutical products manufactured
overseas may become increasingly competitive with domestically produced products
in terms of pricing. We also believe that well-established foreign
biopharmaceutical manufacturers may set up production facilities in the PRC and
compete with domestic manufacturers directly. With the expected increased supply
of competitively priced biopharmaceutical products in the PRC, we may face with
increased competition from foreign biopharmaceutical products, including the
types of products manufactured by US manufacturers and other manufacturers. In
2009 and 2010, we have seen a substantial increase in the volume of imported
human albumin in China. If the trend of importation of human albumin continues,
we may face more fierce competition in domestic human albumin market.
We believe that we have secured better ranking in 2010 based on
our analysis of data regarding the approval for sales of plasma-derived products
published by China National Institute for the Control of Pharmaceutical and
Biological Products throughout of the year. Our past financial performance is
attributable to our market position in the industry. Furthermore, while each of
the plasma products related companies have their own product composition which
include 3 main categories namely human albumin, human immunoglobulin and
lyophilized human factor, we are currently developing lyophilized human factor
products which we expect to launch in 2011. We will continue to meet challenges
and secure our market position by enhancing our existing products, introducing
new products to meet customer demand, delivering quality products to our
customers in a timely manner and maintaining our established industry
reputation.
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Our Intellectual Property
Pursuant to a Trademark License Agreement with the Shandong
Institute, we hold the exclusive license to a Trademark Registration Certificate
(No.3375484) issued by the PRC Industry and Commerce Administration Trademark
Bureau. The class of goods on which the trademark has been approved to use
include: drug for human beings, serum, microorganism products for medicine and
veterinary medicine, plasma, medical blood, and medical biological product. The
registration will expire in June 2014. The Shandong Institute has allowed us to
use the trademark for free until May 2011. We expect to develop and register our
own trademark before the termination of this license.
In addition, we have registered the following domain names:
www.chinabiologic.com
and
www.ctbb.com.cn
.
Regulation
This section summarizes the major PRC regulations relating to
our business.
Due to the nature of our products, we are supervised by various
levels of the PRC Ministry of Health and/or SFDA. Such supervision includes the
safety standards regulating our source supplies (mainly plasma), our
manufacturing process through the issuance of our GMP Certification and the
inspection of our finished products.
We are also subject other PRC regulations, including those
relating to taxation, foreign currency exchange and dividend distributions.
Plasma Collection
Substantially all plasma donations for commercialized
plasma-based biopharmaceutical products are done through plasmapheresis donation
stations. Plasmapheresis donation means donors give only selected blood
components platelets, plasma, red cells, infection-fighting white cells called
granulocytes, or a combination of these, depending on donors blood type and the
needs of the community. Plasmapheresis stations in China are commonly used to
collect plasma. In China, current regulations only allow an individual donor to
donate blood in 14-day intervals, with a maximum quantity of 580ml (or about 600
gram) per donation.
The following are the regulatory requirements to establish a
plasmapheresis station in China:
-
meet the overall plan in terms of the total number, distribution, and
operational scale of plasmapheresis stations;
-
have the required professional health care technicians to operate a
station;
-
have the facility and a hygienic environment to operate a station;
-
have an identification system to identify donors;
-
have the equipment to operate a station; and
-
have the equipment and quality control technicians to ensure the quality
of the plasma collected.
As a result of the overhaul by the four ministries of the State
Council in May 2004, we estimate that the number of collection stations
(including plasma stations) that meet the standards imposed by the PRC has been
reduced from approximately 156 to approximately 120. Plasma stations were
customarily owned and managed by the PRC health authorities. In March 2006, the
Ministry of Health promulgated the Blood Collection Measures whereby the
ownership and management of the plasma stations must be transferred to
plasma-based biopharmaceutical companies while the regulatory supervision and
administrative control remain with the government. For those plasma stations
which did not complete their reform by December 31, 2006, their license to
collect plasma will be revoked. As a result, all plasma stations are now having
direct supply relationship with their parent fractionation facilities.
Set out below are some of the safety features at Chinas
collection stations:
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Collection stations can only source plasma from donors within the assigned
district approved by the provincial health authorities.
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Collection stations must perform a health check on the donor. Once the
donor passes the health check, a donor permit is issued to the donor. The
standards of the health check are established by the health authorities at the
State Council level.
-
The design and printing of the donor permit is administrated by the
provincial health authorities, autonomous region or municipality government,
as the case maybe. The donor permit cannot be altered, copied or assigned.
-
Before donors can donate plasma, the station must verify their identities
and the validity of their donor permits. The donors must pass the
verification procedures before they are given a health check and blood test.
For those donors who have passed the verification, health check and blood test
and whose plasma were donated according to prescribed procedures, the station
will setup a record.
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All collection stations are subject to the regulations on transmittable
diseases prevention. They must strictly adhere to the sanitary requirements
and reporting procedures in the event of an epidemic situation.
The operation of plasma collection stations is strictly
regulated by the PRC government. With the restarts of previous stations and
newly built stations, the Company estimated that there are approximately 140
plasma stations in operation in China.
Importation of Blood Products
According to current Chinese regulations, the following blood
products are banned from importation to China:
-
Plasma frozen, liquid and freeze-dried Human Plasma;
-
Immunoglobulin Human Normal Immunoglobulin, Specific Immunoglobulin,
Human Anti-Tetanus Immunoglobulin, Human Anti-hemophilia Globulin, Human
Anti-HBs Immunoglobulin, Human Anti- D(Rho) Immunoglobulin and Immunoglobulin
For Intravenous Administration;
-
Factor VIII Cryoprecipitated Factor VIII and Factor VIII Concentrate
(only Bayer is allowed, under a special arrangement with PRC government, to
import this product into PRC, commencing November 2007);
-
Factor IX Concentrate;
-
Human Fibrinogen;
-
Platelet Concentrate;
-
Human Prothrombin Complex;
-
Whole blood or blood components.
Production of Plasma-based Products
The manufacture and sale of plasma-based biopharmaceutical
products is strictly regulated by the PRC government. For example, under PRC
law, each variation in the packaging, dosage and concentration of medical
products requires registration and approval by the SFDA. During this process the
altered product is not commercially available for sale. For example, among our
human albumin products only Human Albumin 20%/10ml, 20%/25ml, 20%/50ml,
10%/10ml, 10%/25ml, 10%/50ml, and 25%/50ml products are currently approved and
are commercially available. Accordingly, all references, in this report, to our
manufacture and sale of human albumin relate to our approved human albumin
products.
The table below shows the PRC approval process for the
manufacture and sale of new medicines:
Stage (Estimated Time Period)
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Activities
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1
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Planning Stage (1
month)
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Prior to the development of potential new products, our
Research & Development department will engage in a comprehensive
review of existing medical literature, patent status and market
information, including expected product demand and other competition, in
order to determine the feasibility of development and production of a new
product offering. Although this typically takes about 1 month to complete,
this stage precedes development efforts for a new product, which could
take several months or even years to complete. For products with lengthy
development periods, we may be required to periodically revisit this stage
to confirm the feasibility of continued development efforts.
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2
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Feasibility study and assumption
clarification (2 months)
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If we determine that development, ownership and
marketing of a potential new product is possible and potentially
advantageous, we proceed with development efforts. However, potential new
products are typically developed in a laboratory or small batch setting,
and in order to obtain approval for potential new products and to market
new products, we must develop a plan for testing and producing the new
product. The first step in developing such plan is a feasibility study and
assumption clarification. This study is conducted following or during
development of a new product, and involves a review and study of the
feasibility of our technical, production and financial capabilities,
production conditions and financial forecasts. We also review the
feasibility of preparing and conducting a clinical study, or a Clinical
Trial program, during this stage.
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3
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Develop scope and technique for testing the
new medicine (6 months)
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If following completion of a Stage 2 study we make a
determination that producing and testing a potential new product is
feasible and potentially advantageous, we will develop the scope and
techniques for testing the potential new product. This involves confirming
the sourcing of materials needed for production and marketing of the
potential new product and development of the method of production, dosage design and prescription
selections. During this stage, we will also develop a clinical research
sample.
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4
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Preparation of a virus inactivation report and
submission to the National Institute for the Control of Pharmaceutical and
Biological Products, or NICPBP, for preliminary review (4-6 months)
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If following development of testing methods for
the potential new product we determine that testing can be successfully
completed, we will prepare and finalize the virus inactivation method for
the potential new product. We are then required to prepare a report with
details on the production method and procedures and basis of quality
evaluation for preliminary review by the NICPBP. NICPBP staff usually
makes an onsite visit during this stage to supervise testing and
re-testing of the virus inactivation process. Tested samples will be sent
back to the NICPBP central office in Beijing for evaluation.
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5
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R&D test product
information submitted to the SFDA for preliminary assessment (4-6 months)
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Before the NICPBP can determine
that our clinical research sampling and virus inactivation method and
procedures are successful, we are required to submit our clinical research
sampling and virus inactivation method and procedures to the SFDA via the
provincial FDA for preliminary assessment. We also develop the parameters
for a Clinical Trial program at this stage. Our program usually requires
the establishment of a committee comprised of our Research and Development
staff whose responsibility is to communicate with the hospitals and
doctors who are invited to participate in the trial. After our submission
of information to the SFDA we will become subject to random onsite
sampling by the SFDA as they review our reports and procedures regarding
testing of the potential product. The SFDA will usually inform us of the
exact sampling date and SFDA staff will randomly select certain samples
during their visit for additional testing. The SFDA will then provide us
with their preliminary assessment of our new product and our related
procedures. Depending on the results of its preliminary assessment the
SFDA may recommend that we alter certain aspects of our reports and
proposed Clinical Trial programs, or even repeat our Stage 3 and Stage 4
trials and resubmit related reports. The SFDA review process typically
takes 4-6 months, but this process could take longer if we are required to
amend or repeat our trials or if we amend our reports in order to obtain
more a favorable preliminary assessment.
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6
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Formal application to the NICPBP for test of
virus inactivation and for CDE certification of Clinical Trial (6-7
months)
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Once we receive a favorable or satisfactory
preliminary assessment from the SFDA, the NICPBP will continue the process
begun at Stage 4. The NICPBP will conduct tests of virus inactivation
based on defined medical literature and on our prescribed procedures and
method of production. If the tests are successful, the NICPBP will
transfer the application to the CDE for review of our prescribed
procedures and method of production and the CDE may request additional
information before making a determination. If the CDE is satisfied with
our procedures and method of production it will certify the new product
for production for Clinical Trial.
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7
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SFDA review of Clinical Trial
program for approval (1 month)
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Following provision of the CDE
product certification, we must submit our Clinical Trial program
(developed at Stage 5 and 6) to the SFDA for formal approval. The SFDA may
request additional information regarding our proposed Clinical Trial
program. If the SFDA rejects our Clinical Trial program or requires
changes to any of our procedures and methods, we may be required to amend
our Clinical Trial program, which may require repeating several of the
processes previously conducted. The criteria for SFDA approval for
Clinical Trial programs are based on Good Clinical Practice which is
publicly available in the PRC.
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8
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Clinical Trial: Phases 1 to 4 (3 years for a
new drug and 2 years for a generic drug)
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Following approval of our Clinical Trial
program by the SFDA, we will begin Clinical Trials of the potential new
product. There are four phases to the clinical trial process and any
failure of the potential new product at any of the Clinical Trial phases,
could cause a significant delay in approval of the new product, or
termination of the new product launch:
Phase 1
: Basic
clinical pharmacology and human safety evaluation studies are conducted by
the Company. Prior to determining the effectiveness of our potential new
product, we must determine that certain pharmacological and safety
standards are met by our potential new product. These standards are set in
stage 4 or according to medical literature. If the clinical trial
indicates that such standards are met, we then move on to Phase 2 of the
trials. If the Phase 1 standards are not met, we may be required to
conduct further R&D on the potential new product, alter the new
product formulation and amend the Clinical Trial program, which could
require that we repeat several of the stages referenced above.
Phase 2
: A preliminary exploration of the product's
therapeutic efficacy is conducted by the Company. If we determine at this
stage that the potential new product is not effective, we may conduct
further R&D on the potential new product, alter the new product
formulation and amend the Clinical Trial program, which would require that
we repeat several of the stages referenced above.
Phase 3
:
If we determine that the potential new product meets the required
standards of Phases 1 and 2 above, we must then submit a report of the
Clinical Trial results to the SFDA together with an application for trial
production of the product. If the SFDA rejects application for trial
production or otherwise requires a repeat of our Clinical Trials, we may be
required to repeat all or a portion of our Clinical Trial program, which may
require repeating several of the processes previously conducted.
Phase 4
: If we receive SFDA approval to conduct a trial production of
the new product, we will then conduct a larger test of approximately 2,000
samples. We will conduct this test while also conducting a new drug post-
marketing study.
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9
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Application to the SFDA for official production permit and
product certification (8- 9 months)
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The trial production of the potential new
product will be monitored by an SFDA inspector who will also make onsite
visits and assess the results of the trial production. We will also be
required to prepare and submit to the SFDA a report of the trial
production results by gathering statistical information obtained during
the trial period. The CDE will also conduct a final review of the trial
production for the potential new product. Upon satisfactory completion of
the trial production, the CDE will inform the SFDA. The SFDA will then
issue a permit to us for official production, the issuance of which is
announced on the SFDA's website, and copied to the NICPBP and the
provincial FDA. The SFDA will also issue the new product a Good
Manufacturing Practice, or GMP, certification. The provincial FDA will
follow with the issuance of a provincial production permit for the new
product. Although the SFDA's criteria for final approval of new products
are not publicly available in the PRC, if a manufacturer makes the
adjustments to its methods and procedures recommended by the SFDA earlier
on in the product approval process, it is likely that the SFDA will
approve the new product for production.
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10
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Commercial Production
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Following issuance of state and
provincial production permits and certifications, we may begin production
of the new product.
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Pricing
In addition, there are regulations regarding the retail price,
rather than regulations of wholesale prices, of our products. According to the
Regulations on controlling blood products promulgated by the State Council in
1996, the price (retail) setting standard and regulatory functions reside with
regional offices of the Pricing Bureau and the Ministry of Health. Presently,
there are retail pricing guidelines for hospitals which sell our human albumin
and immunoglobulin products to patients as prescribed by the relevant regulators
in each region. The retail pricing guidelines are established based on, amongst
other things, the regional living standards and the cost of production of the
manufacturers. The hospitals cannot sell the products to patients at prices
exceeding the highest retail price prescribed by the relevant regulators. There
is no pricing guideline on the ex-factory price to the hospital and the
distributors. The highest retail price guideline is revised occasionally.
Taxation
On March 16, 2007, the National People's Congress of China
passed a new Enterprise Income Tax Law, or EIT Law, and on November 28, 2007,
the State Council of China passed its implementing rules, which took effect on
January 1, 2008. Before the implementation of the EIT Law, foreign invested
enterprises, or FIEs, established in the PRC, unless granted preferential tax
treatments by the PRC government, were generally subject to an earned income
tax, or EIT, rate of 33.0%, which included a 30.0% state income tax and a 3.0%
local income tax. The EIT Law and its implementing rules impose a unified EIT of
25.0% on all domestic-invested enterprises and FIEs, unless they qualify under
certain limited exceptions. However, the EIT Law gives FIEs established before
March 16, 2007, or Old FIEs, a five-year grandfather period during which they
can continue to enjoy their existing preferential tax treatments. During this
five-year grandfather period, Old FIEs that enjoyed tax rates lower than 25%
under the original EIT Law can gradually increase their EIT rate by 2% per year
until their tax rate reaches 25%. In addition, the Old FIEs that are eligible
for the two-year exemption and three-year half reduction or five-year
exemption and five-year half-reduction under the original EIT law, are allowed
to continue enjoying their preference until these holidays expire.
In addition to the changes to the current tax structure, under
the EIT Law, an enterprise established outside of China with de facto
management bodies within China is considered a resident enterprise and will
normally be subject to an EIT of 25% on its global income. The implementing
rules define the term de facto management bodies as an establishment that
exercises, in substance, overall management and control over the production,
business, personnel, accounting, etc., of a Chinese enterprise. If the PRC tax
authorities subsequently determine that we should be classified as a resident
enterprise, then our organizations global income will be subject to PRC income
tax of 25%. For detailed discussion of PRC tax issues related to resident
enterprise status, see Item 1A, Risk Factors Risks Related to Doing Business
in China Under the New Enterprise Income Tax Law, we may be classified as a
resident enterprise of China. Such classification will likely result in
unfavorable tax consequences to us and our non-PRC stockholders.
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Foreign Currency Exchange
The principal regulation governing foreign currency exchange in
China is the Foreign Currency Administration Rules (1996), as amended (2008).
Under these Rules, RMB is freely convertible for current account items, such as
trade and service-related foreign exchange transactions, but not for capital
account items, such as direct investment, loan or investment in securities
outside China unless the prior approval of, and/or registration with, the State
Administration of Foreign Exchange of the Peoples Republic of China, or SAFE,
or its local counterparts (as the case may be) is obtained.
Pursuant to the Foreign Currency Administration Rules, FIEs in
China may purchase foreign currency without the approval of SAFE for trade and
service-related foreign exchange transactions by providing commercial documents
evidencing these transactions. They may also retain foreign exchange (subject to
a cap approved by SAFE) to satisfy foreign exchange liabilities or to pay
dividends. In addition, if a foreign company acquires a company in China, the
acquired company will also become an FIE. However, the relevant PRC government
authorities may limit or eliminate the ability of FIEs to purchase and retain
foreign currencies in the future. In addition, foreign exchange transactions for
direct investment, loan and investment in securities outside China are still
subject to limitations and require approvals from, and/or registration with,
SAFE.
Dividend Distributions
Under applicable PRC regulations, FIEs in China may pay
dividends only out of their accumulated profits, if any, determined in
accordance with PRC accounting standards and regulations. In addition, a FIE in
China is required to set aside at least 10% of its after-tax profit based on PRC
accounting standards each year to its general reserves until the accumulative
amount of such reserves reach 50% of its registered capital. These reserves are
not distributable as cash dividends. The board of directors of a FIE also has
the discretion to allocate a portion of its after-tax profits to staff welfare
and bonus funds, which may not be distributed to equity owners except in the
event of liquidation.
In addition, under the EIT law, the Notice of the State
Administration of Taxation on Negotiated Reduction of Dividends and Interest
Rates, which was issued on January 29, 2008, the Arrangement between the PRC and
the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on the Avoidance of Double Taxation
and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion, or the Double Taxation Treaty, which became
effective on December 8, 2006, and the Notice of the State Administration of
Taxation Regarding Interpretation and Recognition of Beneficial Owners under Tax
Treaties, which became effective on October 27, 2009, dividends from our PRC
operating subsidiary, Logic China, paid to us through our Hong Kong subsidiary,
Logic Holdings, may be subject to a withholding tax at a rate of 10%, or at a
rate of 5% if Logic Holdings is considered a beneficial owner that is
generally engaged in substantial business activities and entitled to treaty
benefits under the Double Taxation Treaty.
Our Employees
As of December 31, 2010, we employed approximately 1,446
full-time employees, including Shandong Taibang and Dalin and all of their
subsidiaries and Taibang Medical, of which approximately 104 were seconded to us
by the Shandong Institute.
We believe that we maintain a satisfactory working relationship
with our employees and we have not experienced any significant labor disputes or
any difficulties in recruiting staff for our operations. As required by
applicable Chinese law, we have entered into employment contracts with most of
our officers, managers and employees. The PRC enacted a new Labor Contract Law,
which became effective on January 1, 2008. We have updated our employment
contracts and employee handbook and are in compliance with the new law. We will
work with the employees and the labor union to insure that our employees obtain
the full benefit of the law. We do not anticipate that changes in the law will
materially impact our balance sheet and cash flows.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.
An investment in our common stock involves a high degree of
risk. You should carefully consider the risks described below, together with all
of the other information included in this report, before making an investment
decision. If any of the following risks actually occurs, our business, financial
condition or results of operations could suffer. In that case, the trading price
of our common stock could decline, and you may lose all or part of your
investment. You should read the section entitled Special Note Regarding Forward
Looking Statements above for a discussion of what types of statements are
forward-looking statements, as well as the significance of such statements in
the context of this report.
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RISKS RELATED TO OUR BUSINESS
We identified material weaknesses in our internal controls over financial
reporting that require us to restate our financial statements.
Our internal control over financial reporting is a process
designed by, or under the supervision of, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial Officer and effected by our board of directors to provide reasonable
assurance regarding the reliability of our financial reporting and the
preparation of our financial statements for external reporting purposes in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Internal control over
financial reporting includes policies and procedures that pertain to the
maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately reflect the
transactions and dispositions of our assets; provide reasonable assurance that
transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of our financial
statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that
our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with the
authorization of our board of directors and management; and provide reasonable
assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition,
use or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on our
financial statements.
Under the supervision and with the participation of our
management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer,
we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over
financial reporting based on the criteria established in Internal Control
Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the
Treadway Commission. Based on this evaluation under the criteria established in
Internal Control Integrated Framework, our management concluded that our
internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of December 31,
2010 because of the material weakness in our internal control over financial
reporting described below. A material weakness (within the meaning of PCAOB
Auditing Standard No. 5) is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in
internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable
possibility that a material misstatement of our annual or interim financial
statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
Management believes that, as of December 31, 2010, our
corporate accounting lacked the expertise in nonrecurring transactions to
effectively recognize deferred tax liabilities and derivative instrument
valuation review controls, which resulted in an inadvertent omission of the fair
value of embedded options in warrants and a misinterpretation of US GAAP
regarding the recognition of deferred tax liabilities upon a business
combination. We have taken measures to remediate these material weaknesses by
adding two additional qualified accountants in late 2010, and we have engaged
outside consultants specializing in deferred tax accounting and derivative
instrument valuation. We have also implemented more formal review procedures and
documentation standards for the accounting and monitoring of non-routine and
complex transactions and will continue to evaluate other measures to enhance the
effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting.
We face risks related to general domestic and global
economic conditions and to the credit crisis. Disruptions in the capital and
credit markets related to the current national and worldwide financial crisis,
which may continue indefinitely or intensify, could adversely affect our results
of operations, cash flows and financial condition, or those of our customers,
suppliers and creditors.
We currently generate sufficient operating cash flows, which
combined with access to the credit markets, provide us with significant
discretionary funding capacity. However, the current uncertainty arising out of
domestic and global economic conditions, including the disruption in credit
markets, may impact our ability to manage normal relationships with our
customers, suppliers and creditors. The disruptions in the capital and credit
markets may continue indefinitely or intensify, and adversely impact our results
of operations, cash flows and financial condition, or those of our customers,
suppliers and creditors. Disruptions in the capital and credit markets as a
result of uncertainty, changing or increased regulation, reduced alternatives or
failures of significant financial institutions could adversely affect our access
to liquidity needed to conduct or expand our businesses or conduct acquisitions
or make other discretionary investments. Such disruptions may also adversely
impact the capital needs of our customers and suppliers, which, in turn, could
adversely affect our results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.
In addition, the demand for our products is largely affected by
the general economic conditions in China as our products are still not
affordable to many patients. As China's economy grows, we expect more Chinese
people will become consumers of medical treatments and procedures, including
procedures requiring human plasma. However, we expect that continuation of the
global economic slowdown may result in slower economic growth in China and an
unfavorable economic environment which in turn may make our products less
affordable to more patients and result in an overall decreased demand for our
products. Such reductions and disruptions could have a material adverse effect
on our business operations.
In order to grow at the pace expected by management, we
will require additional capital to support our long-term business plan. If we
are unable to obtain additional capital in future years, we may be unable to
proceed with our long-term business plan and we may be forced to curtail or
cease our operations or further business expansion.
We will require additional working capital to support our
long-term business plan, which includes identifying suitable targets for
horizontal or vertical mergers or acquisitions, so as to enhance the overall
productivity and benefit from economies of scale. Our working capital
requirements and the cash flow provided by future operating activities, if any,
will vary greatly from quarter to quarter, depending on the volume of business
during the period and payment terms with our customers. We may not be able to
obtain adequate levels of additional financing, whether through equity
financing, debt financing or other sources, especially in light of the global
financial crisis and the market downturn. To raise funds, we may need to issue
new equities or bonds which could result in additional dilution to our
shareholders and investors. Additional financings could result in significant
dilution to our earnings per share or the issuance of securities with rights
superior to our current outstanding securities or contain covenants that would
restrict our operations and strategy. In addition, we may grant registration
rights to investors purchasing our equity or debt securities in the future. If
we are unable to raise additional financing, we may be unable to implement our
long-term business plan, develop or enhance our products and services, take
advantage of future opportunities or respond to competitive pressures on a
timely basis. In addition, a lack of additional financing could force us to
substantially curtail or cease operations.
Our limited operating history may not serve as an
adequate basis to judge our future prospects and results of
operations.
We have a limited operating history. Shandong Taibang as began
its operation in October 2002. With the rapid growth of the industry, it has
experienced a high growth rate since 2002. Furthermore, we did not acquire a
controlling interest in Shandong Taibang until September 2005 and Guizhou
Taibang until January 2009. As such, our historical operating results may not
provide a meaningful basis for evaluating our business, financial performance
and prospects. We may not be able to achieve a similar growth rate in future
periods. Accordingly, you should not rely on our results of operations for any
prior periods as an indication of our future performance.
We have a significant amount of debt, which could have
negative consequences to us.
We have certain amount of debt. As of December 31, 2010, we
had, on a consolidated basis, approximately $3.0 million principal amount of
indebtedness outstanding. Our substantial indebtedness could have important
consequences, including:
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increasing our vulnerability to adverse general economic and industry
conditions and adverse changes in governmental regulations;
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limiting our ability to obtain additional financing to fund capital
expenditures and other general corporate requirements;
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requiring us to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flow from
operations to payments on our indebtedness, thereby reducing the availability
of our cash flow to fund capital expenditures or other general corporate
purposes;
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limiting our flexibility in planning for or reacting to changes in our
business and the industry in which we operate; and
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placing us at a competitive disadvantage compared to our less leveraged
competitors.
Our ability to pay interest on our indebtedness and to satisfy
our other debt obligations will depend upon, among other things, our future
operating performance and cash flow and our ability to refinance indebtedness
when necessary. Each of these factors is, to a large extent, dependent on general economic, financial, competitive,
legislative, regulatory and other factors beyond our control. If in the future
we cannot generate sufficient cash from operations to make scheduled payments on
our indebtedness or to meet our liquidity needs or other obligations, we will
need to refinance our existing debt, obtain additional financing or sell assets.
We cannot assure you that we will be able to renegotiate or refinance any of our
debt on commercially reasonable terms or at all. In addition, our interest
expense may increase if general economic conditions result in an increasing
interest rate environment. We cannot assure you that our business will generate
cash flow, or that we will be able to obtain funding sufficient to satisfy our
debt service requirements.
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Our cash flow could be negatively affected as a result of
our extension of relatively long payment terms to customers that we believe are
credit worthy.
As is customary in our industry, we extend relatively long
payment terms (up to six months) to customers that we believe are credit worthy.
The dollar amount of our accounts receivable, net of our allowance for doubtful
accounts as of December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 was $9,922,111, $1,767,076 and
$313,087, respectively. The bad debt (credit) expenses for the years ended
December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 were $(57,623), $(13,089) and $(56,462),
respectively. Although we attempt to establish appropriate reserves for our
receivables, those reserves may not prove to be adequate in view of actual
levels of bad debts. The failure of our customers to pay us timely would
negatively affect our working capital, which could in turn adversely affect our
cash flow.
If the PRC government bans or limits plasma-based
biopharmaceutical products, our operations, revenues and profitability would be
adversely affected.
The principal raw materials of our existing and planned
biopharmaceutical products is human source plasma, which, due to its unique
nature, is subject to various quality and safety control issues which include,
but are not limited to, contaminations and blood-borne diseases. In addition,
limitations of current technology pose biological hazards inherent in plasma
that have yet to be discovered which could result in a wide spread epidemic due
to blood infusion. The primary law that regulates plasma products in China is
the PRC Pharmaceutical Law, the Implementation Rules on the PRC Pharmaceutical
Law and the Regulations on the Administration of Blood Products. These rules and
regulations require entities producing blood products to strictly comply with
certain hygienic standards and specifications promulgated by the government. In
the event that human plasma is discovered to be noncompliant with the
government's hygienic standards and specifications, the health department may
revoke the registration and/or the approval of the blood product, or otherwise
limit the use of such blood product. If the PRC government bans or limits
plasma-based biopharmaceutical products, our operations, revenues and
profitability would be adversely affected.
If the plasma we source is found to be contaminated, our
operation, revenues and profitability would be adversely affected.
We currently source plasma mainly from human donations to our
plasma stations in Shandong, Guangxi and Guizhou Provinces. If any of our human
donors is infected with certain diseases, then the plasma from such donor may be
infected. If such contaminated plasma is not appropriately screened out, our
entire plasma source for the relevant collection station may become
contaminated. If the plasma from our collection stations is found to be
contaminated, our operation, revenues and profitability would be adversely
affected.
If our supply of quality plasma is interrupted, our
results of operations and profitability will be adversely affected.
The production of plasma-based biopharmaceutical products
relies on the supply of plasma of suitable quality. For the years ended December
31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, the cost of plasma used by us for production accounted
for approximately 73%, 83% and 76%, respectively, of total production cost. The
supply and market prices of plasma may be adversely affected by factors such as
regulatory restrictions, weather conditions or outbreak of diseases which would
impact our costs of production. We may not be able to pass on any resulting
increase in costs to our customers and therefore any substantial fluctuation in
supply or market prices of plasma may adversely affect our results of operations
and profitability.
The biopharmaceutical industry in the PRC is strictly
regulated and changes in such regulations may have an adverse effect on our
business.
The biopharmaceutical industry in the PRC is strictly regulated
by the government. The regulatory regime, such as administrative approval of
medicines and production approvals, comprises of series of regulations and
administrative rules. The PRC regulatory authorities may amend such regulations
and administrative rules and promulgate new regulations and administrative rules
from time to time. Changes in these regulations and administrative rules could
have a significant impact on our business. Such changes may have any adverse
impact on our business.
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We may not be able to carry on our business if we lose
any of the permits and licenses required by the PRC Government in order to carry
on our business.
All pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution enterprises
in the PRC are required to obtain from various PRC governmental authorities
certain permits and licenses, including, in the case of manufacturing
enterprises, a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Permit and, in the case of
distribution enterprises, a Pharmaceutical Distribution Permit.
We have obtained permits and licenses and the GMP certificates,
required for the manufacturing and sales of our pharmaceutical products. These
permits and licenses held by us are subject to periodic renewal and/or
reassessment by the relevant PRC Government authorities and the standards of
compliance required in relation thereto may from time to time be subject to
changes. We intend to apply for the renewal of such permits and licenses when
required by applicable laws and regulations. Any changes in compliance
standards, or any new laws or regulations that may prohibit or render it more
restrictive for us to conduct our business or increase our compliance costs may
adversely affect our operations or profitability. Any failure by us to obtain
such renewals may have a material adverse effect on the operation of our
business. In addition, we may not be able to carry on business without such
permits and business licenses being renewed.
If we do not receive PRC governmental approval to
increase the retail prices of certain of our biopharmaceutical products our
revenues may be adversely affected.
Retail prices of certain of our biopharmaceutical products in
the PRC are subject to the control of the relevant central and provincial price
administration authorities. The actual price for any given price-controlled
product set by manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers cannot exceed the price
ceiling imposed in accordance with the applicable government price control
rules. Pharmaceutical products which are included in Chinas National (Medical) Insurance
Catalogue, or the NIC, administered at the central or provincial level are
subject to price control by the National Reform and Development Commission of
China, or the NDRC, Chinas pricing authority.
The 2009 NIC was published by China's Ministry of Human
Resources and Social Security in November, 2009 as part of China's healthcare
reform, to make more drugs affordable to PRC consumers. The NIC is Chinas
official drug reimbursement list for its universal healthcare system, which the
PRC government expected to cover 90% of PRC citizens as at the 2010 year end.
The 2009 NIC features 2,151 drugs, categorized as Class A (fully covered) or
Class B (partially covered). Five of our principal products, Human Albumin Human
Immunoglobulin for intravenous injection, Human Rabies Immunoglobulin, Human
Tetanus Immunoglobulin, Human Immunoglobulin have been included in the 2009 NIC
as Class B drugs and are subject to national price control by the NDRC.
The 2009 NIC was expected to be fully implemented in 2010,
but has been postponed. Once the 2009 NIC is fully implemented, the price of our
included products may not be increased at our discretion above the relevant
controlled retail price ceiling without prior governmental approval. This, in
turn, may affect the ex-factory prices set by us for our products and we
therefore do not have unfettered freedom to maximize our profits. It is
uncertain whether we will be able to obtain necessary approvals to increase the
price of any of our products.
If we are unable to adequately monitor our plasma
stations our plasma supply may be tainted and we will be subject to sanctions by
the government which would have a material adverse effect on our
business.
As part of the industry reform initiative by the Chinese
government, in 2006 we acquired the assets of five of the six then existing
plasma stations in Shandong Province through our wholly owned subsidiaries, Xia
Jin Plasma Company, the Qi He Plasma Company, the He Ze Plasma Company, the
Zhang Qiu Plasma Company and the Liao Cheng Plasma Company. We received permits
to operate these subsidiaries in January 2007. In April 2007, we acquired the
assets of two additional plasma stations, one through Huan Jiang Plasma Company
and the other through Fang Cheng Plasma Company, which is then 80% owned by
Shandong Taibang and 20% owned by Feng Lin, an unrelated third party, which we
subsequently acquired in January 2010. We obtained necessary permits and
commenced their operation in July and August 2007, respectively. In 2010, we
established two plasma stations, Yi Shui Plasma Company, which has begun
operation in December 2010, and Ning Yang Plasma Company, which is still under
construction. Guizhou Taibang, the main operating subsidiary of Dalin, is the
85% owner of the seven plasma stations in Guizhou province. Huitian, the 35%
minority owned affiliated company by the Company, has three plasma stations
operating in Shaanxi province. While we monitor our blood plasma intake
procedures through frequent unscheduled inspections of our stations, there
remains a risk that our blood supply may become tainted during the collection
process. Our blood supply may become tainted if we accept blood from donors
whose blood shows any irregular findings including HIV, Hepatitis C and liver
disease. We pre-screen all donors in order to ensure that these diseases are not
present. If our blood supply becomes tainted, the consequences for our business
could be severe. We could be subject to civil liability from suits brought by
consumers and to criminal liability and loss of our registration if we are found
by the government to have been criminally negligent.
Our operations, sales, profit and cash flow will be
adversely affected if our albumin products fail inspection or are delayed by
regulators.
Each batch of our albumin products requires inspection by
Chinese government regulators before we can ship it to our customers. The SFDA
has a quality standard which considers, among other things, the appearance,
packing capacity, thermal stability, pH value, protein content and percentage of
purity of the product. In order to pass inspection, our plasma must test
negative for any blood irregularities, including Hepatitis C, HIV and liver
disease. The plasma must be packaged in 25 to 30 separate 600g bags and boxed
with a packing list and labeled to be consistent with computer records. The
plasma must then be stored at -20°C as soon as possible after collection to
ensure that it will congeal within 6 hours. Government regulators usually take
one month to inspect a batch of albumin products. The process begins when the
regulator randomly selects samples of our albumin products and delivers them to
the National Institute for the Control of Pharmaceutical and Biological
Products, or the NICBPB, in Beijing for testing, and the process ends when the
products are given final approval by the NICBPB. In the event that the
regulators delay the approval of our products, change the requirements in such a
way that we are unable to comply with those requirements, or require our other
products to be inspected by regulators before we can ship them to our customers,
our operations, sales, profit and cash flow will be adversely affected.
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We rely on a Secondment Agreement with the Shandong
Institute, which is expected to terminate upon the future privatization of the
Shandong Institute, for over 39% of our Shandong Taibang employees. If the
Secondment Agreement is breached or terminated, it could have an adverse effect
on our operations and on our financial results.
The Shandong Institute has provided us with approximately 104
of our employees out of a total of approximately 1,446 employees, pursuant to a
secondment agreement, or Secondment Agreement, dated October 28, 2002, between
Shandong Taibang and the Shandong Institute. Pursuant to the Secondment
Agreement, we are responsible for the salaries of these employees, as well as
for their social benefits such as insurance. Our Secondment Agreement with the
Shandong Institute will expire on the sooner to occur of October 2032 or upon
the privatization of the Shandong Institute, which was originally expected to
occur before the end of 2008. However, the completion of privatization of
Shandong Institute has been further delayed indefinitely due to slower action
taken by the Shandong Ministry of Health in implementing the privatization plan.
Upon expiration or termination of the Secondment Agreement, we plan to hire the
seconded employees directly. However, we cannot be sure that all of the
employees will accept our employment offers at that time. Guang Li Pang,
Shandong Taibangs Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Yun Hua Gao and Dian Cong
Liu, our Senior Technical Advisors are employed through the Secondment
Agreement. Although none of our seconded employees have indicated that they do
not plan to continue working for our Company after the privatization, if the
Secondment Agreement is terminated or expires and we are unable to hire those
employees or replacement employees on time, our operations, as well as our
financial results, may suffer.
If the distributors who we rely on do not purchase our
products, our business and results of operations will be adversely
affected.
We sell almost a half of our products in China through our
network of about 279 distributors located in about 30 provinces and municipal
cities throughout China. While we have established working relationships with
many of our distributors and strictly regulate their sales and marketing
activities by annual distribution agreements, there are no restrictions in these
distribution agreements preventing our distributors from also supplying products
produced by our competitors. Our own marketing and sales staff work to develop
and maintain relationships with our distributors, but there can be no assurance
that we will be able to maintain such relationships. For the years ended
December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, direct sales to distributors represented
approximately 48.9%, 67.3% and 65.6%, respectively, of our total revenues. If a
number of our distributors cease to purchase our products and we are unable to
find suitable replacements, our business and results of operations will be
adversely affected.
Our inability to successfully research and develop new
biological pharmaceutical products could have an adverse effect on our future
growth.
We believe that the successful development of biological
pharmaceutical products can be affected by many factors. Products that appear to
be promising in the early phases of research and development may fail to be
commercialized for various reasons, including the failure to obtain the
necessary regulatory approvals. In addition, the research and development cycles
for new medicine for which we must obtain a Certificate of New Medicine from the
PRC Ministry of Health, is a relatively lengthy process. In our experience, the
process of conducting research and various tests on new products before
obtaining a Certificate of New Medicine and subsequent procedures may take
approximately three to five years. There is no assurance that our future
research and development projects will be successful or that they will be
completed within the anticipated time frame or budget. Also, there is no
guarantee that we will receive the necessary approvals from relevant authorities
for the production of our newly developed products. Even if such products could
be successfully commercialized, there is no assurance that they will be accepted
by the market as anticipated.
Our financial position and operations may be materially
and adversely affected if our product liability insurance does not sufficiently
cover our liabilities.
Under current PRC laws, manufacturers and vendors of defective
products in the PRC may incur liability for loss and injury caused by such
products. Pursuant to the General Principles of the Civil Law of the PRC, or the
PRC Civil Law, which became effective in 1987, a defective product which causes
property damage or physical injury to any person may subject the manufacturer or
vendor of such product to civil liability.
In 1993, the PRC promulgated the Product Quality Law of the
PRC, or the Product Quality Law, which was revised in 2000. The Product Quality
Law was enacted to protect the rights and interests of end-users and consumers
and to strengthen the supervision and control of the quality of products. Under
the Product Quality Law, manufacturers who produce defective products may be
subject to fines and required to cease production, and in severe cases, be
subject to criminal liability and may have their business licenses revoked.
In 1993, the Law of the PRC on the Protection of the Rights and
Interests of Consumers, or the Consumers' Rights Law, was promulgated to further
protect the legal rights and interests of consumers in connection with the
purchase or use of goods and services. All businesses, including our business,
must observe and comply with the Consumers' Rights Law.
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We maintain two product liability insurances for sales in the
PRC for Shandong Taibang and Guizhou Taibangs products in the amount of
approximately $3.0 million (RMB 20 million) each. Although no one has filed any
claims in relation to the use of our pharmaceutical products, our financial
position and operations may be materially and adversely affected, if our
insurance coverage is insufficient to cover a successful claim.
We may encounter increased competition from both local
and overseas pharmaceutical enterprises as a result of a relaxation of the PRC
regulatory approval process for plasma-based biopharmaceutical products or a
relaxation of international trade restrictions. A change in our competitive
environment could adversely affect our profitability and prospects.
Our continued ability to compete depends on the development of
the plasma-based biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry in China. The
plasma-based biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry in China is highly
regulated by both provincial and central governments. Prior to engaging in the
collection and production of plasma products, companies such as ours are
required to obtain collection permits from the central health department and
production permits and certificates for each new product formulation from the
various provincial food and drug authorities. We have the advantage of being
already approved by the state to collect plasma from human donors and
manufacture and sell plasma-based biopharmaceutical products in Shandong
Province, as well as in all other provinces in China, and our research and
development department has become familiar with the provincial product approval
process. However, although we believe that the regulatory requirements pose a
competitive barrier to entry into the biopharmaceutical industry, over time
there may be new entrants. If the government relaxes these restrictions and
allow more competitors to enter into the market, these competitors may have more
capital, better research and development resources, manufacturing and marketing
capability and experience than us. Our profitability may be adversely affected
if (i) competition intensifies; (ii) competitors drastically reduce prices; or
(iii) competitors develop new products having comparable medicinal applications
or therapeutic effects which are more effective or less costly than those
produced by us.
In addition we expect that competition from imported products
will increase as a result of a trend towards lower import tariffs and China's
admission as a member of the WTO in December 2001. We believe that lower import
tariffs will result in more affordable pricing for imported biopharmaceutical
products manufactured overseas as compared to domestically manufactured products
such as ours. In addition, China's membership in the WTO makes it more
accessible to foreign biopharmaceutical manufacturers who may wish to set up
production facilities in the PRC and compete directly with domestic
manufacturers. The expected increased supply of both domestic and foreign
competitively priced biopharmaceutical products in the PRC will result in
increased competition. There is no assurance that our strategies to remain
competitive can be implemented successfully as scheduled or at all. Our
inability to remain competitive may have an adverse effect on our profitability
and prospects.
We depend heavily on key personnel, and turnover of key
employees and senior management could harm our business.
Our success, to a certain extent, is attributable to the
expertise and experience of our senior management and key research and technical
personnel, including Chao-Ming Zhao, our Chief Executive Officer, Y. Tristan
Kuo, our President, Stanley Lau, our Chief Financial Officerand Yiwu Xie, the
Chief Technical Officer of the Company, who carry out key functions in our
operation. If we lose the service of any of our senior management or key
research or technical personnel or fail to attract additional personnel with
suitable experience and qualification, our business operations and research
capability may be adversely affected.
Our senior management and employees have worked together
for a short period of time, which may make it difficult for you to evaluate
their effectiveness and ability to address challenges.
Due to our limited operating history and recent additions to
our management team, certain of our senior management and employees have worked
together at our company for only a relatively short period of time.
Specifically, Chao Ming Zhao became our Chief Executive Officer in June 2008
after serving as our Chief Financial Officer since November 2006 and Y. Tristan
Kuo became our Chief Financial Officer in June 2008 and had served as our Vice
President-Finance since September 2007. Stanley Lau became our President in
December 2010. Siu Ling Chan became our directors in July 2006. While Mr. Zhao
and Ms. Chen were employed in various capacities by Logic Express and Shandong
Taibang, Mr. Lau is a relative newcomer to our Company. As a result of these
circumstances, it may be difficult for you to evaluate the effectiveness of our
senior management and other key employees and their ability to address future
challenges to our business.
Future acquisitions may have an adverse effect on our
ability to manage our business.
Selective acquisitions form part of our strategy to further
expand our business. If we are presented with appropriate opportunities, we may
acquire additional companies, products or technologies. Future acquisitions and
the subsequent integration of new companies into ours would require significant
attention from our management. Our company has little experience with
integrating newly acquired businesses. Potential problems encountered by each
organization during mergers and acquisitions would be unique, posing additional
risks to the company. The diversion of our management's attention and any
difficulties encountered in any integration process could have an adverse effect
on our ability to manage our business. Future acquisitions would expose us to
potential risks, including risks associated with the assimilation of new
operations, technologies and personnel, unforeseen or hidden liabilities, the
diversion of resources from our existing businesses and technologies, the inability to generate
sufficient revenue to offset the costs and expenses of acquisitions, and
potential loss of, or harm to, relationships with employees, customers and
suppliers as a result of integration of new businesses.
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We may lose our competitive advantage and our operations
may suffer if we fail to prevent the loss or misappropriation of, or disputes
over, our intellectual property.
None of our products are currently covered by patents. The
trademark Lu Yue is licensed to us by the Shandong Institute for our use as in
the labeling of human-use medicine, biopreparate and blood products, pursuant to
a trademark license agreement, dated February 27, 2007. We plan to apply for
patents for our manufacturing processes. The patent application will be subject
to approval from the relevant PRC authorities. We may not be able to
successfully obtain the approval of the PRC authorities for our patent
applications. Furthermore, third parties may assert claims to our proprietary
procedures, technologies and systems. These proprietary procedures, technologies
and systems are important to our business as they allow us to maintain our
competitive edge over our competitors.
While we are not aware of any infringement on our intellectual
property and we have not been notified by any third party that we are infringing
on their intellectual property, our ability to compete successfully and to
achieve future revenue growth will depend, in significant part, on our ability
to protect our proprietary technology and operate without infringing upon the
intellectual property rights of others. The legal regime in China for the
protection of intellectual property rights is still at its early stage of
development. Intellectual property protection became a national effort in China
in 1979 when China adopted its first statute on the protection of trademarks.
Since then, China has adopted its Patent Law, Trademark Law and Copyright Law
and promulgated related regulations such as Regulation on Computer Software
Protection, Regulation on the Protection of Layout Designs of Integrated
Circuits and Regulation on Internet Domain Names. China has also acceded to
various international treaties and conventions in this area, such as the Paris
Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property, Patent Cooperation Treaty,
Madrid Agreement and its Protocol Concerning the International Registration of
Marks. In addition, when China became a party to the World Trade Organization in
2001, China amended many of its laws and regulations to comply with the
Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights. Despite many
laws and regulations promulgated and other efforts made by China over the years
with a view to tightening up its regulation and protection of intellectual
property rights, private parties may not enjoy intellectual property rights in
China to the same extent as they would in many Western countries, including the
United States, and enforcement of such laws and regulations in China have not
achieved the levels reached in those countries. Both the administrative agencies
and the court system in China are not well-equipped to deal with violations or
handle the nuances and complexities between compliant technological innovation
and noncompliant infringement.
We rely on confidentiality agreements with our management and
employees to protect our confidential proprietary information. However, the
protection of our intellectual properties may be compromised as a result of:
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departure of any of our management members or employees in possession of
our confidential proprietary information;
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breach by such departing management member or employee of his or her
confidentiality and non- disclosure undertaking to us;
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infringement by others of our proprietary information and intellectual
property rights; or
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refusal by relevant regulatory authorities to approve our patent or
trademark applications.
Any of these events or occurrences may have a material adverse
effect on our operations and the measures that we have put into place to protect
our intellectual property rights may not be sufficient. Litigation to enforce
our intellectual property rights could result in substantial costs and may not
be successful. If we are not able to successfully defend our intellectual
property rights, we might lose rights to technology that we need to conduct and
develop our business. This may seriously harm our business, operating results
and financial condition, and enable our competitors to use our intellectual
property to compete against us.
Furthermore, if third parties claim that our products infringe
their patents or other intellectual property rights, we may be required to
devote substantial resources to defend against such claims. If we are
unsuccessful in defending against such infringement claims, we may be required
to pay damages, modify our products or suspend the production and sale of such
products. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to modify our products on
commercially reasonable terms.
A disruption in the supply of utilities, fire or other
calamity at our manufacturing plant would disrupt production of our products and
adversely affect our sales.
Our products are manufactured at our production facilities
located in Taian, Shandong Province and Guiyang, Guizhou Province in the PRC.
While we have not in the past experienced any calamities which disrupted
production, any disruption in the supply of utilities, in particular,
electricity or power supply, or any outbreak of fire, flood or other calamity
resulting in significant damage at our facilities would severely affect our
production and have a material adverse effect on our business, financial
condition and results of operations.
We maintain insurance policies covering losses with respect to
damages to our properties and products. We do not have insurance coverage for
inventories of raw materials or business interruption. There is no assurance
that our insurance would be sufficient to cover all of our potential losses.
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There are allegations of past criminal conduct against
certain members of our Board of Directors and a significant employee. Our
business and results of operations could be adversely affected if any of these
allegations are proven true.
On January 26, 2010, certain allegations of fraud and criminal
activity involving smuggling and related activities allegedly engaged in prior
to 2005 by the CEO of the Company's primary operating subsidiary, Shandong
Taibang, and by a relative of one of our directors surfaced on certain financial
websites. On January 27, 2010, in response to these allegations, the Company's
board of directors established a special independent subcommittee comprised of
the Company's independent directors, Mr. Sean Shao and Dr. Tong Jun Lin (who
were later joined by new director Dr. Xiangmin Cui), or the Special Committee,
to investigate the allegations with the assistance of a reputable international
firm, and report its findings to the board of directors as soon as practicable.
On March 1, 2010, the Special Committee retained O'Melveny & Myers LLP, an
international law firm, to advise the Special Committee and to assist in the
investigation of the allegations. On November 26, 2010, the Special Committee
reported its findings to the Companys board of directors, a summary of which
the Company disclosed in a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission
on December 3, 2010. The Special Committee could not find support for a majority
of the allegations, however, the Special Committee found support that Mr. Ze Qin
Lin, the husband of our former director Ms. Lin Ling Li, was imprisoned in China
in connection with smuggling offenses, and with respect to the allegation that
Mr. Tung Lam, the Chief Executive Officer of one of our primary operating
subsidiaries, Shandong Taibang, and spouse of Mrs. Siu Ling Chan, our board
chair, was previously known as Mr. Lin Ziping and was imprisoned for smuggling
offenses in China, the Special Committee found evidence supporting Mr. Lam's
denial of the allegation, as well as conflicting evidence with respect to this
claim. As a result, the Special Committee concluded that it could neither
confirm nor exclude the allegation against Mr. Lam. The findings of the Special
Committee regarding Mr. Lin and its inability to reach a conclusion regarding
the allegations against Mr. Lam may make investing in our Company unattractive
to certain investors and may cause existing investors to end their investment in
the Company, which may cause our stock price to decline.
RISKS RELATED TO DOING BUSINESS IN CHINA
Changes in China's political or economic situation could
harm us and our operating 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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Level of government involvement in the economy;
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Control of foreign exchange;
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Methods of allocating resources;
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Balance of payments position;
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International trade restrictions; and
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International conflict.
The Chinese economy differs from the economies of most
countries belonging to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and
Development, or OECD, in many ways. For example, state-owned enterprises still
constitute a large portion of the Chinese economy, and weak corporate governance
and the lack of a flexible currency exchange policy still prevail in China. As a
result of these differences, we may not develop in the same way or at the same
rate as might be expected if the Chinese economy was similar to those of the
OECD member countries.
Uncertainties with respect to the PRC legal system could
limit the legal protections available to you and us.
We conduct substantially all of our business through our
operating subsidiaries in the PRC. Our operating subsidiaries are generally
subject to laws and regulations applicable to foreign investments in China and,
in particular, laws applicable to FIEs. The PRC legal system is based on written
statutes, and prior court decisions may be cited for reference but have limited
precedential value. Since 1979, a series of new PRC laws and regulations have
significantly enhanced the protections afforded to various forms of foreign
investments in China. However, since the PRC legal system continues to evolve
rapidly, the interpretations of many laws, regulations, and rules are not always
uniform, and enforcement of these laws, regulations, and rules involve
uncertainties, which may limit legal protections available to you and us. In
addition, any litigation in China may be protracted and result in substantial
costs and diversion of resources and management attention. In addition, most of
our executive officers and directors are residents of China and not of the
United States, and substantially all the assets of these persons are located
outside the United States. As a result, it could be difficult for investors to
affect service of process in the United States or to enforce a judgment obtained
in the United States against our Chinese operations and subsidiary.
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You may have difficulty enforcing judgments against
us.
Most of our assets are located outside of the United States and
most of our current operations are conducted in the PRC. In addition, most of
our directors and officers are nationals and residents of countries other than
the United States. A substantial portion of the assets of these persons is
located outside the United States. As a result, it may be difficult for you to
effect service of process within the United States upon these persons. It may
also be difficult for you to enforce in U.S. courts judgments on the civil
liability provisions of the U.S. federal securities laws against us and our
officers and directors, most of whom are not residents in the United States and
the substantial majority of whose assets are located outside of the United
States. In addition, there is uncertainty as to whether the courts of the PRC
would recognize or enforce judgments of U.S. courts. Our counsel as to PRC law
has advised us that the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments are
provided for under the PRC Civil Procedures Law. Courts in China may recognize
and enforce foreign judgments in accordance with the requirements of the PRC
Civil Procedures Law based on treaties between China and the country where the
judgment is made or on reciprocity between jurisdictions. China does not have
any treaties or other arrangements that provide for the reciprocal recognition
and enforcement of foreign judgments with the United States. In addition,
according to the PRC Civil Procedures Law, courts in the PRC will not enforce a
foreign judgment against us or our directors and officers if they decide that
the judgment violates basic principles of PRC law or national sovereignty,
security, or the public interest. So it is uncertain whether a PRC court would
enforce a judgment rendered by a court in the United States.
The PRC government exerts substantial influence over the
manner in which we must conduct our business activities.
The PRC 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 China 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 China are in material
compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements. However, the
central or local governments of the jurisdictions in which we operate 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 China 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 China may inhibit our ability to
conduct business in China.
In recent years, the Chinese economy has experienced periods of
rapid expansion and highly fluctuating rates of inflation. During the past ten
years, the rate of inflation in China has been as high as 5.9% and as low as
-0.8%. These factors have led to the adoption by the Chinese government, from
time to time, of various corrective measures designed to restrict the
availability of credit or regulate growth and contain inflation. High inflation
may in the future cause the Chinese government to impose controls on credit
and/or prices, or to take other action, which could inhibit economic activity in
China, and thereby harm the market for our products and our company.
Restrictions on currency exchange may limit our ability
to receive and use our sales effectively.
The majority of our sales will be settled in RMB, and any
future restrictions on currency exchanges may limit our ability to use revenue
generated in RMB to fund any future business activities outside China or to make
dividend or other payments in U.S. dollars. Although the Chinese government
introduced regulations in 1996 to allow greater convertibility of the RMB for
current account transactions, significant restrictions still remain, including
primarily the restriction that FIEs may only buy, sell or remit foreign
currencies after providing valid commercial documents, at those banks in China
authorized to conduct foreign exchange business. In addition, conversion of RMB
for capital account items, including direct investment and loans, is subject to
governmental approval in China, and companies are required to open and maintain
separate foreign exchange accounts for capital account items. We cannot be
certain that the Chinese regulatory authorities will not impose more stringent
restrictions on the convertibility of the RMB.
Fluctuations in exchange rates could adversely affect our
business and the value of our securities.
The value of our common stock will be indirectly affected by
the foreign exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and RMB and between those
currencies and other currencies in which our sales may be denominated.
Appreciation or depreciation in the value of the RMB relative to the U.S. dollar
would affect our financial results reported in U.S. dollar terms without giving
effect to any underlying change in our business or results of operations.
Fluctuations in the exchange rate will also affect the relative value of any
dividend we issue that will be exchanged into U.S. dollars, as well as earnings
from, and the value of, any U.S. dollar-denominated investments we make in the
future.
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Since July 2005, the RMB has no longer been pegged to the U.S.
dollar. Although the Peoples Bank of China regularly intervenes in the foreign
exchange market to prevent significant short-term fluctuations in the exchange
rate, the RMB may appreciate or depreciate significantly in value against the
U.S. dollar in the medium to long term. Moreover, it is possible that in the
future PRC authorities may lift restrictions on fluctuations in the RMB exchange
rate and lessen intervention in the foreign exchange market.
Very limited hedging transactions are available in China to
reduce our exposure to exchange rate fluctuations. To date, we have not entered
into any hedging transactions. While we may enter into hedging transactions in
the future, the availability and effectiveness of these transactions may be
limited, and we may not be able to successfully hedge our exposure at all. In
addition, our foreign currency exchange losses may be magnified by PRC exchange
control regulations that restrict our ability to convert RMB into foreign
currencies. Currently, some of our raw materials and major equipment are
imported. In the event that the U.S. dollars appreciate against RMB, our costs
will increase. If we cannot pass the resulting cost increases on to our
customers, our profitability and operating results will suffer. In addition, if
our sales to international customers grow, we will be increasingly subject to
the risk of foreign currency depreciation.
Restrictions under PRC law on our PRC subsidiaries
ability to make dividends and other distributions could materially and adversely
affect our ability to grow, make investments or acquisitions that could benefit
our business, pay dividends to you, and otherwise fund and conduct our
business.
Substantially all of our sales are earned by our PRC
subsidiaries. However, PRC regulations restrict the ability of our PRC
subsidiaries to make dividends and other payments to their offshore parent
companies. PRC legal restrictions permit payments of dividends by our PRC
subsidiaries only out of their accumulated after-tax profits, if any, determined
in accordance with PRC accounting standards and regulations. Our PRC
subsidiaries are also required under PRC laws and regulations to allocate at
least 10% of their annual after-tax profits determined in accordance with PRC
GAAP to a statutory general reserve fund until the amounts in said fund reaches
50% of their registered capital. Allocations to these statutory reserve funds
can only be used for specific purposes and are not transferable to us in the
form of loans, advances, or cash dividends. Any limitations on the ability of
our PRC subsidiaries to transfer funds to us could materially and adversely
limit our ability to grow, make investments or acquisitions that could be
beneficial to our business, pay dividends and otherwise fund and conduct our
business.
Failure to comply with PRC regulations relating to the
establishment of offshore special purpose companies by PRC residents may subject
our PRC resident stockholders to personal liability, limit our ability to
acquire PRC companies or to inject capital into our PRC subsidiaries, limit our
PRC subsidiaries ability to distribute profits to us or otherwise materially
adversely affect us.
In October 2005, SAFE issued the Notice on Relevant Issues in
the Foreign Exchange Control over Financing and Return Investment Through
Special Purpose Companies by Residents Inside China, generally referred to as
Circular 75, which required PRC residents to register with the competent local
SAFE branch before establishing or acquiring control over an offshore special
purpose company, or SPV, for the purpose of engaging in an equity financing
outside of China on the strength of domestic PRC assets originally held by those
residents. Internal implementing guidelines issued by SAFE, which became public
in June 2007 (known as Notice 106), expanded the reach of Circular 75 by (1)
purporting to cover the establishment or acquisition of control by PRC residents
of offshore entities which merely acquire control over domestic companies or
assets, even in the absence of legal ownership; (2) adding requirements relating
to the source of the PRC resident's funds used to establish or acquire the
offshore entity; (3) covering the use of existing offshore entities for offshore
financings; (4) purporting to cover situations in which an offshore SPV
establishes a new subsidiary in China or acquires an unrelated company or
unrelated assets in China; and (5) making the domestic affiliate of the SPV
responsible for the accuracy of certain documents which must be filed in
connection with any such registration, notably, the business plan which
describes the overseas financing and the use of proceeds. Amendments to
registrations made under Circular 75 are required in connection with any
increase or decrease of capital, transfer of shares, mergers and acquisitions,
equity investment or creation of any security interest in any assets located in
China to guarantee offshore obligations, and Notice 106 makes the offshore SPV
jointly responsible for these filings. In the case of an SPV which was
established, and which acquired a related domestic company or assets, before the
implementation date of Circular 75, a retroactive SAFE registration was required
to have been completed before March 31, 2006. This date was subsequently
extended indefinitely by Notice 106, which also required that the registrant
establish that all foreign exchange transactions undertaken by the SPV and its
affiliates were in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Failure to
comply with the requirements of Circular 75, as applied by SAFE in accordance
with Notice 106, may result in fines and other penalties under PRC laws for
evasion of applicable foreign exchange restrictions. Any such failure could also
result in the SPVs affiliates being impeded or prevented from distributing
their profits and the proceeds from any reduction in capital, share transfer or
liquidation to the SPV, or from engaging in other transfers of funds into or out
of China.
We have asked our stockholders who are PRC residents as defined
in Circular 75 to register with the relevant branch of SAFE, as currently
required, in connection with their equity interests in us and our acquisitions
of equity interests in our PRC subsidiaries. However, we cannot provide any
assurances that they can obtain the above SAFE registrations required by
Circular 75 and Notice 106. Moreover, because of uncertainty over how Circular
75 will be interpreted and implemented, and how or whether SAFE will apply it to
us, we cannot predict how it will affect our business operations or future
strategies. For example, our present and prospective PRC subsidiaries ability
to conduct foreign exchange activities, such as the remittance of
dividends and foreign currency-denominated borrowings, may be subject to
compliance with Circular 75 and Notice 106 by our PRC resident beneficial
holders.
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In addition, such PRC residents may not always be able to
complete the necessary registration procedures required by Circular 75 and
Notice 106. We also have little control over either our present or prospective
direct or indirect stockholders or the outcome of such registration procedures.
A failure by our PRC resident beneficial holders or future PRC resident
stockholders to comply with Circular 75 and Notice 106, if SAFE requires it,
could subject these PRC resident beneficial holders to fines or legal sanctions,
restrict our overseas or cross-border investment activities, limit our
subsidiaries ability to make distributions or pay dividends or affect our
ownership structure, which could adversely affect our business and
prospects.
We may be unable to complete a business combination
transaction efficiently or on favorable terms due to complicated merger and
acquisition regulations which became effective on September 8, 2006.
On August 9, 2006, six PRC regulatory agencies, including the
China Securities Regulatory Commission, or CSRC, promulgated the Regulation on
Mergers and Acquisitions of Domestic Companies by Foreign Investors, which
became effective on September 8, 2006. This new regulation, among other things,
governs the approval process by which a PRC company may participate in an
acquisition of assets or equity interests. Depending on the structure of the
transaction, the new regulation will require the PRC parties to make a series of
applications and supplemental applications to the government agencies. In some
instances, the application process may require the presentation of economic data
concerning a transaction, including appraisals of the target business and
evaluations of the acquirer, which are designed to allow the government to
assess the transaction. Government approvals will have expiration dates by which
a transaction must be completed and reported to the government agencies.
Compliance with the new regulations is likely to be more time consuming and
expensive than in the past and the government can now exert more control over
the combination of two businesses. Accordingly, due to the new regulation, our
ability to engage in business combination transactions has become significantly
more complicated, time consuming and expensive, and we may not be able to
negotiate a transaction that is acceptable to our stockholders or sufficiently
protect their interests in a transaction.
The new regulation allows PRC government agencies to assess the
economic terms of a business combination transaction. Parties to a business
combination transaction may have to submit to the PRC Ministry of Commerce, or
MOFCOM, and other relevant government agencies an appraisal report, an
evaluation report and the acquisition agreement, all of which form part of the
application for approval, depending on the structure of the transaction. The
regulations also prohibit a transaction at an acquisition price obviously lower
than the appraised value of the PRC business or assets and in certain
transaction structures, require that consideration must be paid within defined
periods, generally not in excess of a year. The regulation also limits our
ability to negotiate various terms of the acquisition, including aspects of the
initial consideration, contingent consideration, holdback provisions,
indemnification provisions and provisions relating to the assumption and
allocation of assets and liabilities. Transaction structures involving trusts,
nominees and similar entities are prohibited. Therefore, such regulation may
impede our ability to negotiate and complete a business combination transaction
on financial terms that satisfy our investors and protect our stockholders
economic interests.
Under the New Enterprise Income Tax Law, we may be
classified as a resident enterprise of China. Such classification will likely
result in unfavorable tax consequences to us and our non-PRC
stockholders.
The EIT Law and its implementing rules became effective on
January 1, 2008. Under the EIT Law, an enterprise established outside of China
with de facto management bodies within China is considered a resident
enterprise, meaning that it can be treated in a manner similar to a Chinese
enterprise for enterprise income tax purposes. The implementing rules of the EIT
Law define de facto management as substantial and overall management and
control over the production and operations, personnel, accounting, and
properties of the enterprise.
On April 22, 2009, the State Administration of Taxation issued
the Notice Concerning Relevant Issues Regarding Cognizance of Chinese Investment
Controlled Enterprises Incorporated Offshore as Resident Enterprises pursuant to
Criteria of de facto Management Bodies, or the Notice, further interpreting the
application of the EIT Law and its implementation non-Chinese enterprise or
group controlled offshore entities. Pursuant to the Notice, an enterprise
incorporated in an offshore jurisdiction and controlled by a Chinese enterprise
or group will be classified as a non-domestically incorporated resident
enterprise if (i) its senior management in charge of daily operations reside or
perform their duties mainly in China; (ii) its financial or personnel decisions
are made or approved by bodies or persons in China; (iii) its substantial assets
and properties, accounting books, corporate chops, board and shareholder minutes
are kept in China; and (iv) at least half of its directors with voting rights or
senior management often resident in China. A resident enterprise would be
subject to an enterprise income tax rate of 25% on its worldwide income and must
pay a withholding tax at a rate of 10% when paying dividends to its non-PRC
shareholders. However, it remains unclear as to whether the Notice is applicable
to an offshore enterprise incorporated by a Chinese natural person. Nor are
detailed measures on imposition of tax from non-domestically incorporated
resident enterprises are available. Therefore, it is unclear how tax authorities
will determine tax residency based on the facts of each case.
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We may be deemed to be a resident enterprise by Chinese tax
authorities. If the PRC tax authorities determine that we are a resident
enterprise for PRC enterprise income tax purposes, a number of unfavorable PRC
tax consequences could follow. First, we may be subject to the enterprise income
tax at a rate of 25% on our worldwide taxable income as well as PRC enterprise
income tax reporting obligations. In our case, this would mean that income such
as interest on financing proceeds and non-China source income would be subject
to PRC enterprise income tax at a rate of 25%. Second, although under the EIT
Law and its implementing rules dividends paid to us from our PRC subsidiaries
would qualify as tax-exempt income, we cannot guarantee that such dividends
will not be subject to a 10% withholding tax, as the PRC foreign exchange
control authorities, which enforce the withholding tax, have not yet issued
guidance with respect to the processing of outbound remittances to entities that
are treated as resident enterprises for PRC enterprise income tax purposes.
Finally, it is possible that future guidance issued with respect to the new
resident enterprise classification could result in a situation in which a 10%
withholding tax is imposed on dividends we pay to our non-PRC stockholders and
with respect to gains derived by our non-PRC stockholders from transferring our
shares. We are actively monitoring the possibility of resident enterprise
treatment for the 2011 tax year and are evaluating appropriate organizational
changes to avoid this treatment, to the extent possible.
If we were treated as a resident enterprise by PRC tax
authorities, we would be subject to taxation in both the U.S. and China, and our
PRC tax may not be creditable against our U.S. tax.
We face uncertainty from Chinas Circular on
Strengthening the Administration of Enterprise Income Tax on Non-Resident
Enterprises' Share Transfer that was released in December 2009 with retroactive
effect from January 1, 2008.
The Chinese State Administration of Taxation, or SAT, released
a circular on December 15, 2009 that addresses the transfer of shares by
nonresident companies, generally referred to as Circular 698. Circular 698,
which is effective retroactively to January 1, 2008, may have a significant
impact on many companies that use offshore holding companies to invest in China.
Circular 698, which provides parties with a short period of time to comply with
its requirements, indirectly taxes foreign companies on gains derived from the
indirect sale of a Chinese company. Where a foreign investor indirectly
transfers equity interests in a Chinese resident enterprise by selling the
shares in an offshore holding company, and the latter is located in a country or
jurisdiction where the effective tax burden is less than 12.5% or where the
offshore income of his, her, or its residents is not taxable, the foreign
investor is required to provide the tax authority in charge of that Chinese
resident enterprise with the relevant information within 30 days of the
transfers. Moreover, where a foreign investor indirectly transfers equity
interests in a Chinese resident enterprise through an abuse of form of
organization and there are no reasonable commercial purposes such that the
corporate income tax liability is avoided, the PRC tax authority will have the
power to re-assess the nature of the equity transfer in accordance with PRCs
substance-over-form principle and deny the existence of the offshore holding
company that is used for tax planning purposes. There is uncertainty as to the
application of Circular 698. For example, while the term indirectly transfer
is not defined, it is understood that the relevant PRC tax authorities have
jurisdiction regarding requests for information over a wide range of foreign
entities having no direct contact with China. Moreover, the relevant authority
has not yet promulgated any formal provisions or formally declared or stated how
to calculate the effective tax in the country or jurisdiction and to what extent
and the process of the disclosure to the tax authority in charge of that Chinese
resident enterprise. In addition, there are not any formal declarations with
regard to how to decide abuse of form of organization and reasonable
commercial purpose, which can be utilized by us to balance if our Company
complies with the Circular 698. As a result, we may become at risk of being
taxed under Circular 698 and we may be required to expend valuable resources to
comply with Circular 698 or to establish that we should not be taxed under
Circular 698, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial
condition and results of operations.
We may be exposed to liabilities under the Foreign
Corrupt Practices Act and Chinese anti-corruption laws, and any determination
that we violated these laws could have a material adverse effect on our
business.
We are subject to the Foreign Corrupt Practice Act, or FCPA,
and other laws that prohibit improper payments or offers of payments to foreign
governments and their officials and political parties by U.S. persons and
issuers as defined by the statute, for the purpose of obtaining or retaining
business. We have operations, agreements with third parties, and make most of
our sales in China. The PRC also strictly prohibits bribery of government
officials. Our activities in China create the risk of unauthorized payments or
offers of payments by the employees, consultants, sales agents, or distributors
of our Company, even though they may not always be subject to our control. It is
our policy to implement safeguards to discourage these practices by our
employees. However, our existing safeguards and any future improvements may
prove to be less than effective, and the employees, consultants, sales agents,
or distributors of our Company may engage in conduct for which we might be held
responsible. Violations of the FCPA or Chinese anti-corruption laws may result
in severe criminal or civil sanctions, and we may be subject to other
liabilities, which could negatively affect our business, operating results and
financial condition. In addition, the U.S. government may seek to hold our
Company liable for successor liability FCPA violations committed by companies in
which we invest or that we acquire.
If we become directly subject to the recent scrutiny,
criticism and negative publicity involving U.S.-listed Chinese companies, we may
have to expend significant resources to investigate and resolve the matter which
could harm our business operations, stock price and reputation and could result
in a loss of your investment in our stock, especially if such matter cannot be
addressed and resolved favorably.
Recently, U.S. public companies that have substantially all
of their operations in China, particularly companies like us which have
completed so-called reverse merger transactions, have been the subject of
intense scrutiny, criticism and negative publicity by investors, financial
commentators and regulatory agencies, such as the SEC. Much of the scrutiny,
criticism and negative publicity has centered around financial and accounting
irregularities and mistakes, a lack of effective internal controls over
financial accounting, inadequate corporate governance policies or a lack of
adherence thereto and, in many cases, allegations of fraud. As a result of the
scrutiny, criticism and negative publicity, the publicly traded stock of many
U.S. listed Chinese companies has sharply decreased in value and, in some cases,
has become virtually worthless. Many of these companies are now subject to
shareholder lawsuits, SEC enforcement actions and are conducting internal and
external investigations into the allegations. It is not clear what effect this
sector-wide scrutiny, criticism and negative publicity will have on our company,
our business and our stock price. If we become the subject of any unfavorable
allegations, whether such allegations are proven to be true or untrue, we will
have to expend significant resources to investigate such allegations and/or
defend our company. This situation will be costly and time consuming and
distract our management from growing our company. If such allegations are not
proven to be groundless, our company and business operations will be severely
and your investment in our stock could be rendered worthless.
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RISKS RELATED TO THE MARKET FOR OUR STOCK
Although publicly traded, the trading market in our
common stock has been substantially less liquid than the average trading market
for a stock quoted on the NASDAQ Stock Market and this low trading volume may
adversely affect the price of our common stock.
Our common stock started trading on the NASDAQ Global Select
Market under the symbol CBPO on December 7, 2009. The trading market in our
common stock has been substantially less liquid than the average trading market
for companies trading on the NASDAQ Stock Market. Reported average daily trading
volume in our common stock for the three months immediately prior to March 1,
2011, was approximately 0.1 million shares. Limited trading volume will subject
our shares of common stock to greater price volatility and may make it difficult
for you to sell your shares of common stock at a price that is attractive to
you.
The market price of our common stock is volatile, leading
to the possibility of its value being depressed at a time when you want to sell
your holdings.
The market price of our common stock is volatile, and this
volatility may continue. Numerous factors, many of which are beyond our control,
may cause the market price of our common stock to fluctuate significantly. These
factors include:
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our earnings releases, actual or anticipated changes in our earnings,
fluctuations in our operating results or our failure to meet the expectations
of financial market analysts and investors;
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changes in financial estimates by us or by any securities analysts who
might cover our stock;
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speculation about our business in the press or the investment community;
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significant developments relating to our relationships with our customers
or suppliers;
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stock market price and volume fluctuations of other publicly traded
companies and, in particular, those that are in the our industry;
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customer demand for our products;
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investor perceptions of the our industry in general and our company in
particular;
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the operating and stock performance of comparable companies;
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general economic conditions and trends;
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major catastrophic events;
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announcements by us or our competitors of new products, significant
acquisitions, strategic partnerships or divestitures;
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changes in accounting standards, policies, guidance, interpretation or
principles;
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loss of external funding sources;
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sales of our common stock, including sales by our directors, officers or
significant stockholders; and
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additions or departures of key personnel.
Securities class action litigation is often instituted against
companies following periods of volatility in their stock price. This type of
litigation could result in substantial costs to us and divert our managements
attention and resources. Moreover, securities markets may from time to time
experience significant price and volume fluctuations for reasons unrelated to
operating performance of particular companies. For example, in July 2008, the
securities markets in the United States, China and other jurisdictions
experienced the largest decline in share prices since September 2001. These
market fluctuations may adversely affect the price of our common stock and other
interests in our company at a time when you want to sell your interest in
us.
Provisions in our certificate of incorporation and bylaws
or Delaware law might discourage, delay or prevent a change of control of our
company or changes in our management and, therefore depress the trading price of
the common stock.
Delaware corporate law and our certificate of incorporation and
bylaws contain provisions that could discourage, delay or prevent a change in
control of our Company or changes in its management that our stockholders may
deem advantageous. These provisions:
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deny holders of our common stock cumulative voting rights in the election
of directors, meaning that stockholders owning a majority of our outstanding
shares of common stock will be able to elect all of our directors; and
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allow any vacancy on the board of directors, however the vacancy occurs, to
be filled by the directors.
In addition, Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation
Law generally limits our ability to engage in any business combination with
certain persons who own 15% or more of our outstanding voting stock or any of
our associates or affiliates who at any time in the past three years have owned
15% or more of our outstanding voting stock. These provisions may have the
effect of entrenching our management team and may deprive you of the opportunity
to sell your shares to potential acquirers at a premium over prevailing prices.
This potential inability to obtain a control premium could reduce the price of
our common stock.
We do not intend to pay dividends for the foreseeable
future.
For the foreseeable future, we intend to retain any earnings to
finance the development and expansion of our business, and we do not anticipate
paying any cash dividends on our common stock. Accordingly, investors must be
prepared to rely on sales of their common stock after price appreciation to earn
an investment return, which may never occur. Investors seeking cash dividends
should not purchase our common stock. Any determination to pay dividends in the
future will be made at the discretion of our board of directors and will depend on our results of operations, financial condition,
contractual restrictions, restrictions imposed by applicable law and other
factors our board deems relevant.
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ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS.
We have no outstanding or unresolved comments from the SEC
staff.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES.
All land in China is owned by the government. Individuals and
companies are permitted to acquire land use rights for specific purposes.
Industrial land use rights are granted for a period of 50 years. This period may
be renewed at the expiration of the initial and any subsequent terms. Granted
land use rights are transferable and may be used as security for borrowings and
other obligations.
In July 2003, Shandong Taibang obtained certain land use rights
from the PRC municipal government to 43,663 square meters consisting of
manufacturing facilities, warehouses and office buildings in Tai'an City,
Shandong Province. Shandong Taibang is required to make payments totaling
approximately $21,063 (RMB138,848) per year to the local state-owned entity, for
the 50 year life of the rights or until the Shandong Institute completes its
privatization process. We recorded land use rights equal to other payable
land use rights totaling $333,008, $323,687 and $325,390 as of December 31,
2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively, determined using present value of annual
payments over 50 years.
Guizhou Taibang entered into a lease agreement on June 1, 2006
with a group of individuals in an area located next to its production facility
to lease and use the space for processing industrial wastes for 10 years. The
annual lease amount is approximately $1,583 (RMB 10,438).
We believe that all of our properties have been adequately
maintained, are generally in good condition, and are suitable and adequate for
our business.
Some of our properties are leased from third parties. We have
entered into formal lease agreements with two of them. The remaining leases are
on a verbal basis. In all cases, the lessors have not been able to provide
copies of documentation evidencing their rights to use the leased property. In
most cases, the leased properties are small operating spaces we leased for our
sales offices in different parts of China. In the event of any future dispute
over the ownership of the leased properties, we believe we could easily and
quickly find replacement premises so that the operations would not be
affected.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
From time to time, we may become involved in various lawsuits
and legal proceedings, which arise, in the ordinary course of business. However,
litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties, and an adverse result in these,
or other matters, may arise from time to time that may harm our business. Other
than the legal proceedings set forth below, we are currently not aware of any
such legal proceedings or claims that we believe will have a material adverse
affect on our business, financial condition or operating results.
Bobai County Collection Station
In January 2007, the Company's PRC subsidiary, Shandong
Taibang, advanced approximately $455,100 (RMB3.0 million) to Feng Lin, the 20%
minority shareholder in Fang Cheng Plasma Company, the Company's majority owned
subsidiary, for the purpose of establishing or acquiring a plasma collection
station. Mr. Lin and Shandong Taibang intended to establish the Bobai Kangan
Plasma Collection Co., Ltd. (Bobai) in Bobai County, Guangxi and on January
18, 2007, Shandong Taibang signed a letter of intent to acquire the assets of
the Bobai Plasma Collection Station, which was co-owned by Mr. Lin and Mr.
Keliang Huang. However, in January 2007, Hua Lan Biological Engineering Co.,
Ltd., or Hua Lan, filed suit in the District Court of Hong Qi District, Xin
Xiang City, Henan Province, alleging that Feng Lin, Keliang Huang and Shandong
Taibang established and/or sought to operate the Bobai Plasma Collection Station
using a permit for collecting and supplying human plasma in Bobai County, that
was originally granted to Hua Lan by the government of the Guangxi region,
without Hua Lan's permission. The establishment and registration of Bobai was
never realized as a result of this law suit. On January 29, 2007, on Hua Lan's
motion, the District Court entered an order to freeze funds in the amount of
approximately $455,100 (RMB3,000,000) held by the defendants in the case,
including approximately $75,850 (RMB500,000) in funds held in Shandong Taibang's
bank account in Tai'an City. A hearing was held on June 25, 2007 and judgment
was entered against the defendants along with a $257,890 (RMB1,700,000) joint
financial judgment. The Company appealed the District Court judgment to the
Xinxiang City Intermediate Court. In November 2007, the Intermediate Court
affirmed the judgment against the three defendants and increased the amount of
the joint financial judgment to approximately $455,100 (RMB3,000,000).
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In January 2008, Hua Lan enforced the judgment granted by the
Intermediate Court to freeze the Company's bank accounts. Shandong Taibang has
filed a separate action against Hua Lan before the Tai'an City District Court to
seek recovery of any losses in connection with Hua Lan's claim and to request
that the Tai'an City District Court preserve Hua Lan's property or freeze up to
approximately $455,100 (RMB 3 million) of Hua Lan's assets to secure the return
of such funds to the Company. The intermediate court in Tai'an City accepted the
application on February 14, 2008 but the matter is still pending. Pending the
outcome of the proceedings, Shandong Taibang increased its loss contingency
reserve during its fourth quarter of 2007 from approximately $85,963
(RMB566,667) to $151,700 (RMB1,000,000) to cover its share of the enforcement of
this judgment. During the fourth quarter of 2008, full amount of the judgment,
including Feng Lin and Keliang Huang's portions of the judgment and the related
fees, approximately $471,772 (RMB 3,109,900) has been withdrawn from Shandong
Taibang's account. The Company recorded Feng Lin and Keliang Huang's portion of
the judgment, approximately $314,510 (RMB 2,073,234), as receivable as a result
of the withdrawal. As of December 31, 2008, the Company determined that it is
unlikely that the Company will be able to recover such receivable from those two
individuals and wrote off the receivable as bad debt expense. In January 2010,
Feng Lin transferred his 20% equity in Fang Cheng Plasma Company as a repayment
to such receivable. As a result, the Company is now the 100% owner of the Fang
Cheng Plasma Company.
In October 2009, Shandong Taibang appealed to the High Court of
Henan Province requesting the court to reverse judgments from the Hong Qi
District Court based on Shandong Taibang's belief that Hua Lans involvement in
Bobai was in violation of PRC Blood Products Regulations as Hua Lan did not
invest, as Shandong Taibang did, in Bobai as required by the Regulation. The
Company was awaiting the judgment of the Henan High Court as of the date of this
report. In light of the foregoing, it is unlikely that the Company's planned
acquisition of the assets of Bobai will go forward.
Dispute among Guizhou Taibang Shareholders over Raising
Additional Capital
On May 28, 2007, a 91% majority of Guizhou Taibang's
shareholders approved a plan to raise additional capital from private strategic
investors through the issuance of an additional 20,000,000 shares of Guizhou
Taibang equity interests at RMB 2.80 per share. The plan required all existing
Guizhou Taibang shareholders to waive their rights of first refusal to subscribe
for the additional shares. The remaining 9% minority holder of Guizhou Taibang's
shares, the Guizhou Jie'an Company, or Jie'an, did not support the plan and did
not agree to waive its right of first refusal. On May 29, 2007, the majority
shareholders caused Guizhou Taibang to sign an Equity Purchase Agreement with
certain investors, pursuant to which the investors agreed to invest an aggregate
of RMB 50,960,000 (approximately $7,730,632) in exchange for 18,200,000 shares,
or 21.4%, of Guizhou Taibang's equity interests. At the same time, Jie'an also
subscribed for 1,800,000 shares, representing its 9% pro rata share of the
20,000,000 shares being offered. The proceeds from all parties were received by
Guizhou Taibang in accordance with the agreement.
In June 2007, Jie'an brought suit in the High Court of Guizhou
province, China, against Guizhou Taibang and the three other original Guizhou
Taibang shareholders, alleging the illegality of the Equity Purchase Agreement.
In its complaint, Jie'an alleged that it had a right to acquire the shares
waived by the original Guizhou Taibang shareholders and offered to the investors
in connection with the Equity Purchase Agreement. On September 12, 2008, the
Guizhou High Court ruled against Jie'an and sustained the Equity Purchase
Agreement, but on November 2008, Jie'an appealed the Guizhou High Court judgment
to the People's Supreme Court in Beijing. On May 13, 2009, the People's Supreme
Court sustained the original ruling and denied the rights of first refusal of
Jie'an over the additional shares waived by the original Guizhou Taibang's
shareholders. The registration of the new investors as Guizhou Taibang's
shareholders and the related increase in registered capital of Guizhou Taibang
with the Administration for Industry and Commerce are still pending. On January
27, 2010, the strategic investors brought suit in the High Court of Guizhou
Province against Guizhou Taibang alleging Guizhou Taibangs failure to register
their equity interest in Guizhou Taibang with the local AIC and requesting the
distribution of their share of Guizhou Taibangs dividends. Dalin was also
joined as a co-defendant as it is the majority shareholder and exercises control
over Guizhou Taibangs day-to-day operations. The Company does not expect the
strategic investors to prevail because, upon evaluation of the Equity Purchase
Agreement, the Company believes that the Equity Purchase Agreement is void due
to certain invalid pre-conditions and the absence of shareholder authorization
of the initial investment. In the event that Guizhou Taibang is required to
return their original investment amount to the strategic investors, as of
December 31, 2010, Guizhou Taibang has set aside the strategic investors fund
along with RMB 10,056,242 (approximately $1,525,532) in accrued interests, and
RMB 509,600 (approximately $77,306) for the 1% penalty imposed by the agreement
for any breach. If strategic investors prevail in their suit, Dalin's interests
in Guizhou Taibang may be reduced to approximately 41.3%. The High Court of Guizhou heard the case on April 8, 2010 and encouraged, and accepted by both
parties, to settle the dispute outside the court but both parties failed to
reach a mutual agreeable term.
On October 14, 2010, the High Court of Guizhou ruled in favor
of the Company and denied the strategic investors right as shareholders of
Guizhou Taibang, as well as their entitlement to the dividends. On October 26,
2010, the strategic investors appealed to, and subsequently accepted by, the PRC
Superior Court in Beijing on the ruling. As of the date of this report, the
Company is waiting to hear the ruling from the Court. In light of the Guizhou
ruling, in November 2010 the Company returned the proceeds in the amount of RMB
11,200,000 (approximately $1,699,040) to one of the strategic investors.
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During the second quarter of 2010, Jiean requested that
Guizhou Taibang register its 1.8 million shares of additional capital infusion
with the local AIC, pursuant to the Equity Purchase Agreement, and such request
was approved by the majority shareholders of Guizhou Taibang in a shareholders
meeting held in the second quarter of 2010. However, the Board of Directors of
the Company is withholding its required ratification of the shareholders
approval of Jieans request, pending the outcome of the ongoing litigation. If
the Company decides to ratify the approval, Dalins ownership in Guizhou Taibang
will be diluted from 54% to 52.54% and Jiean may be entitled to receive its pro
rata share of Guizhou Taibangs profits from the prior 2 years.
Dispute over Guizhou Taibang Technical Consulting
Agreement
In 1997, Guizhou Taibang entered into a Technical Cooperation
Agreement with Sin Kyung Ye, or Sin, a Korean individual, to provide certain
fractionation equipment and transfer processing know-how to Guizhou Taibang. In
August 2004, Sin filed a law suit against Guizhou Taibang with the Intermediate
Court in Guiyang City, China, alleging non-payment of RMB 100,000
(approximately, $15,170) for his fractionation equipment and RMB 5,000,000
(approximately, $758,500) for the transfer of his technological know-how. The
Intermediate Court ruled in favor of Sin and found that Guizhou Taibang owed Sin
RMB 10,376,160 (approximately, $ 1,574,063), but Guizhou Taibang appealed the
Intermediate Court ruling to the Guizhou High Court. The Guizhou High Court
agreed in part with Guizhou Taibang's grounds for appeal and reduced the amount
of know-how transfer fee to RMB 1,970,413 (approximately, $298,912). In May
2007, Sin appealed the Guizhou High Court's decision to the People's Supreme
Court in Beijing. The People's Supreme Court heard in April 2008 and ruled on
December 29, 2009 for Guizhou Taibang pay RMB 4,700,000 (approximately,
$712,990) as compensation to Sin for technology transfer and RMB 100,000
(approximately, $15,170) for unpaid equipment purchase. In December 2010, Sin
filed another law suit against Guizhou Taibang with the Guizhou High Court for
additional compensation of RMB5,376,160 (approximately $815,563). The Guizhou
High Court ruled in favor of Sin on December 7, 2010 for Guizhou Taibang to pay
the additional compensation. Guizhou Taibang has accrued and accounted for all
these expenses as of December 31, 2010 and subsequently paid the judgment in
full as of the date of this report. In January 2011, Sin appealed to the Guizhou
High Court again for interest due to the late payment of the technology transfer
fee since 2002. On March 16, the Company settled with Sin in court to pay RMB
752,834 (approximately $114,205) as interest for the delay in payment since 2002
and both parties also agreed not to appeal further.
Guizhou Taibang's Guarantee to a Third Party
In 2007, as a condition to purchase Huang Ping Plasma Station,
Guizhou Taibang entered into an agreement with the Guizhou Zhongxin Investment
Company, or Zhongxin, in which Guizhou Taibang agreed to repay Zhongxin's debt
out of Guizhou Taibang's payables to Zhongxin arising from plasma purchased from
Zhongxin. In the same agreement, Guizhou Taibang also delivered a guarantee to
the Huang Ping County Hospital, the former co-owner of the Huang Ping Plasma
Station, that it would pay RMB3,074,342 (approximately, $466,378) in debt that
Zhongxin owed to the hospital. On June 1, 2009, the Huang Ping Hospital brought
suit, in the Huang Ping County People's Court of Guizhou Province, against
Zhongxin for non-payment of its payables and debt due to Huang Ping Hospital and
against Guizhou Taibang as the guarantor. On November 2, 2009, the court ruled
in favor of the plaintiff and Guizhou Taibang as the guarantor became obligated
to repay the Zhongxins debt to the Huang Ping Hospital on behalf of Zhongxin.
In October 2009, Guizhou Taibang appealed to the Middle Court of Kaili District
in Guizhou Province which sustained the original judgment on April 8, 2010.
Under the Equity Transfer Agreement pursuant to which we acquired a 90% interest
in Dalin, Guizhou Taibang's majority shareholder, provides that the sellers will
be responsible, based on their pro rata equity interest in Guizhou Taibang, for
damages incurred by Guizhou Taibang from Zhongxin's debt and that they will
repay Dalin their pro rata share of payments made by Guizhou Taibang to
creditors in connection with Zhongxin's debt within 10 days after payment by
Guizhou Taibang. The RMB 3,074,342 contingent liability and proportionate share
of the liability to be recovered from the sellers were properly reflected in the
financials as of December 31, 2009. On December 31, 2010, Guizhou Taibang
brought suit against Zhongxin in the Middle Court of Guiyang City, to recover
the full judgment amount of RMB 3,074,342 plus court fee of RMB 32,340 that
Guizhou Taibang has already paid on behalf of Zhongxin.
On September 13, 2010, Zhongxin countersued the Company for a
consideration of RMB 500,000 (approximately $75,850) for the alleged loss of its
share of income from the Huang Ping Plasma Station since the Company acquired
the station in April 2007. The Company believes Zhongxins claim is unwarranted
since the Company acquired the station from its rightful owner, the Treasury
Department of Huangpin County, Guizhou Province.
Shandong Taibang Equity Interests
Mr. Zu Ying Du was one of the original equity holders in the
Companys operating subsidiary, Shandong Taibang. Pursuant to a joint venture
agreement, among the original equity holders, Mr. Du was obligated to make a
capital contribution of RMB 20 million (or approximately $3.0 million) for a 25%
interest in Shandong Taibang. Mr. Du made this contribution using funds borrowed
from the Beijing Chen Da Technology Investment Company, or Beijing Chen Da. Mr.
Du failed to repay Beijing Chen Da for his loan of the capital contribution
amount. Mr. Du disputes that the money was due and owing. A Beijing court found
that Beijing Chen Da had given money to Mr. Du but found that the loan agreement
failed to comply with Chinese law. A notice was issued on July 5, 2004 by the
Shenzhen Public Security Bureau Economic Crime Investigation Unit requesting a
stay of the Beijing action pending their investigation into money laundering
relating to the 20 million RMB loan to Zu Ying Du.
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Subsequently, Beijing Chen Da entered into an equity transfer
agreement with Mr. Du, pursuant to which Mr. Du's 25% equity interest in
Shandong Taibang was transferred to Beijing Chen Da as repayment of the RMB 20
million debt. This agreement was signed by Mr. Du's brother who held a power of
attorney from Mr. Du. Mr. Du disputes the legitimacy of this transfer and has
argued that his brother, Du Hai Shan, exceeded the scope of the power of
attorney. Mr. Du sued his brother in the court of Jianli County, Hubei province,
relating to the propriety of the brother's actions under the power of attorney.
Initially the county court found in its judgment that the act had exceeded the
scope of the power of attorney. Subsequently the Intermediate Court of Jingzhou
City, Hubei province, ruled on December 10, 2008 to suspend the judgment based
on the grounds that the original court lacked jurisdiction to hear the case. The
case is slated to be reviewed again by the Hubei Jingzhou Intermediate
Court.
Missile Engineering, another original equity holder wholly
controlled by Mr. Du, was obligated to contribute RMB 32.8 million (or $5.0
million) for a 41% interest in Shandong Taibang by means of cash, equipment and
patent technology. It was obligated to obtain new drug certificate and
production license of its patent technology from the government within a
stipulated period in order to be recognized as a valid capital contribution, or
in the alternative, make a cash payment. The patent technology was valued as RMB
26.4 million (or approximately $4.0 million). However, Missile Engineering
failed to obtain the new drug certificate and production license within the
stipulated period. Mr. Du also disputes whether the period for obtaining the
certificate and license had expired. Pursuant to a stockholders resolution on
September 26, 2004, Missile Engineering agreed to sell its 41% interest in
Shandong Taibang to Up-Wing and Up-Wing agreed to take up the obligation of
Missile Engineering to pay the RMB 26.4 million in cash. Missile Engineering
disputes this transaction and sued the brother of Mr. Du in the court of Jianli
County, Hubei province, relating to the propriety of the brother's actions under
the power of attorney. Initially the county court found in its judgment that the
act had exceeded the scope of the power of attorney. Subsequently the
Intermediate Court of Jingzhou City, Hubei province, ruled on December 10, 2008
to suspend the judgment based on the grounds that the original court lacked
jurisdiction to hear the case. The case is slated to be reviewed again by the
Hubei Jingzhou Intermediate Court.
In June 10, 2005, Beijing Chen Da also sold its equity interest
in Shandong Taibang to Up-Wing Investments Limited, or Up-Wing, pursuant to a
share transfer agreement, which became effective on September 2, 2005, upon
approval by the Shandong Provincial Department of Foreign Trade and Economic
Cooperation, or the Shandong COFTEC. In March 2006, Up-Wing sold its equity
interests in Shandong Taibang to Logic Express, the Companys subsidiary.
In 2006, Missile Engineering applied for arbitration before the
China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission, or CIETAC, to
challenge the effectiveness of the transfer to Up-Wing Investments Limited, of
the equity interests in Shandong Taibang formerly owned by Missile Engineering.
The equity transfer had been approved by the Shandong Provincial Department of
Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation, or the Shandong COFTEC. Missile
Engineering later voluntarily withdrew this application and instead applied for
administrative reconsideration of the equity transfer, but this application was
rejected by the Ministry of Commerce in 2007. Missile Engineering applied with
the District Court of Lixia District, Jinan City, Shandong province requesting
revocation of Shandong COFTEC's approval of the equity transfer to Up-wing by
Missile Engineering. Missile Engineering later voluntarily withdrew the action.
In April 2007, Logic Express initiated an arbitration proceeding before the
Shandong Tai'an Arbitration Committee, to establish that Logic Express is the
lawful shareholder of Shandong Taibang. The parties to that proceeding were
Logic Express Ltd. and Shandong Taibang Biological Products Co., Ltd. The
Arbitration Committee's decision on September 6, 2007 confirmed that Logic
Express had legitimate ownership as a result of the transfer of Shandong
Taibang. Up-Wing started an action in the Intermediate Court of Tai'an City,
Shandong province requesting the court to establish that Up-Wing is the lawful
shareholder of Shandong Taibang. The Intermediate Court of Tai'an City, Shandong
province on December 20, 2007 rejected the application on the basis that the
same matter had been tried by the arbitration panel.
Up-Wing filed a defamation case in the District Court of
Hi-technology and Industry Development District, Tai'an City, Shandong province
claiming defamation against Mr. Du and the 21
st
Century Economic
Report Newspaper. Judgment in favor of Up-Wing was rendered on July 22, 2008
ordering the newspaper and Mr. Du to publish an apology to Up-Wing.
Mr. Du and Missile Engineering subsequently filed two actions
in the Intermediate Court of Wuhan City, Hubei province, against Du Hai Shan,
his brother, Beijing Chen Da and Logic Express, requesting that the court
restore the equity interests originally held by the plaintiffs, 25% equity
interest held by Mr. Du and 41% equity interest held by Missile Engineering and
the court issued a preliminary order attaching 66% of the equity of Shandong
Taibang pending the outcome of the case. On September 25, 2009, the Higher
People's Court of Hubei overruled the Wuhan Intermediate Court's acceptance of
jurisdiction over the case and ruled that the Tai'an Intermediate Court in
Shandong Province, where the Company is located, had the proper jurisdiction
over the parties' dispute. The court ruled that while the plaintiffs had the
right to bring a lawsuit for the validity of the share transfer agreement
because they did not attend the previous arbitration hearing and never reached
an arbitration agreement regarding their dispute, the Tai'an Intermediate Court
has the proper jurisdiction over the dispute pursuant to the prior agreement of
the parties. As a result, the attached 66% of the equity of Shandong Taibang was
released. On November 17, 2009, the Wuhan Intermediate Court permitted Mr. Du
and Missile Engineering to withdraw their suits against Logic Express and the
other defendants.
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On September 28, 2010, the Company received a Notice from the
PRC Supreme Court, advising the Company that the PRC Supreme Court has accepted
an appeal for judicial review of the Hubei High Court ruling dismissing case. On
November 2, 2010, the Company submitted its counter-argument and related
materials to the PRC Supreme Court and the PRC Supreme Court ruled in favor of
the Company on November 30, 2010 and denied Mr. Du and Missile Engineerings
appeal to the ruling of the Wuhan Intermediate Court.
Dispute over Raw Plasma Supply Agreement with
Xintai
On March 10, 2009, Henan Xintai Medicine Company (previously
known as Henan Zhongtai Medicine, Xintai) brought suit against Shandong
Taibang and its two wholly-owned plasma collecting subsidiaries in Shandong for
breach of a raw plasma supply agreement. The suit was subsequently withdrawn by
Xintai on May 31, 2009. The agreement, signed by Shandong Taibang and Xintai on
October 10, 2006, requires the two subsidiaries to provide to Xintai 45 metric
tons of raw plasma per year from 2007 to 2009. The subsidiaries provided more
than 34 metric tons of plasma to Xintai during 2007. However, the Company ceased
its delivery of plasma to Xintai in late 2007 to avoid contravention of new PRC
regulation. Clause 43 of an October 31, 2007, PRC State Department Regulation on
Plasma Collection Stations, prohibits plasma collecting stations from providing
raw plasma to any manufacturer other than their direct parent (the
Regulation). On March 12, 2009, Shandong Taibang filed a suit in the Shandong
Tai'an Middle Court against Xintai seeking damages of RMB50,000 (approximately,
$7,585) for the plasma already supplied to Xintai during 2007. On June 29, 2009,
Xintai re-filed its suit in the Shandong Tai'an Middle Court against Shandong
Taibang and the two subsidiaries seeking compensation of RMB6,000,000
(approximately, $910,200) for alleged breach of contract and demanding that
Shandong Taibang and the subsidiaries continue to honor the agreement. On
October 20, 2009, the Tai'an Middle Court combined and heard the two suits and
ruled on January 20, 2010 in favor of Shandong Taibang on all accounts.
On February 17, 2010, Xintai appealed to the High Court of
Shandong Province and on August 10, 2010, the High Court remanded the suit to
the Taian Middle Court for retrial on grounds of insufficient evidence.
On November 8, 2010, the Company and Xintai reached an out of
court settlement whereby Shandong Taibang agreed to pay Xintai RMB 4,000,000
(approximately $606,800), payable on or before November 22, 2010, and RMB 43,950
(approximately $6,667) in court costs. The Company has paid the costs of its
settlement agreement with Xintai under legal expenses as of December 31,
2010.
ITEM 4. (REMOVED AND RESERVED).
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANTS COMMON EQUITY, RELATED
STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES.
Market Information
Our common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market
under the symbol CBPO.
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the
high and low closing prices of our common stock. These prices reflect
inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down or commission, and may
not represent actual transactions.
|
|
Closing Prices
(1)
|
|
|
|
High
|
|
|
Low
|
|
Year Ended
December 31, 2010
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1
st
Quarter
|
$
|
13.48
|
|
$
|
7.62
|
|
2
nd
Quarter
|
|
13.95
|
|
|
10.28
|
|
3
rd
Quarter
|
|
13.95
|
|
|
9.61
|
|
4
th
Quarter
|
|
17.23
|
|
|
9.38
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ended
December 31, 2009
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1
st
Quarter
|
$
|
2.45
|
|
$
|
1.69
|
|
2
nd
Quarter
|
|
5.00
|
|
|
2.25
|
|
3
rd
Quarter
|
|
7.54
|
|
|
3.69
|
|
4
th
Quarter
|
|
12.08
|
|
|
7.10
|
|
(1)
|
The above table sets forth the range of high and low
closing prices per share of our common stock as reported by
www.quotemedia.com
for the periods
indicated.
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Approximate Number of Holders of Our Common Stock
As of March 25, 2011, there were approximately 441 holders of
record of our common stock. This number excludes the shares of our common stock
owned by stockholders holding stock under nominee security position
listings.
Dividend Policy
We have never declared dividends or paid cash dividends. Any
future decisions regarding dividends will be made by our board of directors. We
currently intend to retain and use any future earnings for the development and
expansion of our business and do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the
foreseeable future.
Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation
Plans
See Item 12, Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners
and Management and Related Stockholder Matters - Securities Authorized for
Issuances under Equity Compensation Plans.
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
We have not sold any equity securities during the fiscal year
ended December 31, 2010 that were not previously disclosed in a quarterly report
on Form 10-Q or a current report on Form 8-K that was filed during the 2010
fiscal year.
Purchases of Equity Securities
No repurchases of our common stock were made during the fourth
quarter of 2010.
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA.
Not Applicable.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND
ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
The following managements discussion and analysis should be
read in conjunction with our financial statements and the notes thereto and the
other financial information appearing elsewhere in this report. In addition to
historical information, the following discussion contains certain
forward-looking information. See Special Note Regarding Forward Looking
Statements above for certain information concerning those forward looking
statements. Our financial statements are prepared in U.S. dollars and in
accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Overview
We are a biopharmaceutical company and through our indirect
majority-owned PRC subsidiaries, Shandong Taibang and Guizhou Taibang, and our
minority-owned PRC investee, Huitian, we are principally engaged in the
research, development, manufacturing and sales of plasma-based pharmaceutical
products in China. Shandong Taibang operates from our manufacturing facility
located in Taian, Shandong Province and Guizhou Taibang operates from our
manufacturing facility located in Guiyang City, Guizhou Province. Our minority
owned investee, Huitian, operates from its facility in Shaanxi Province. The
plasma-based biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry in China is highly
regulated by both the provincial and central governments. Accordingly, the
manufacturing process of our products is strictly monitored from the initial
collection of plasma from human donors to finished products. Our principal
products include our approved human albumin and immunoglobulin products.
We are approved to sell human albumin 20%/10ml, 20%/25ml,
20%/50ml, 10%/10ml, 10%/25ml, 10%/50ml and 25%/50ml. Human albumin is our
top-selling product. Sales of these human albumin products represented
approximately 47.8%, 49.5% and 57.8% of our total revenues, respectively, for
the each of the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008. Human albumin is
principally used to increase blood volume while immunoglobulin, one of our other
major products, is used for certain disease preventions and cures. The Companys
approved human albumin and immunoglobulin products use human plasma as the basic
raw material. Albumin has been used for almost 50 years to treat critically ill
patients by replacing lost fluid and maintaining adequate blood volume and
pressure. All of our products are prescription medicines administered in the
form of injections.
We sell our products to customers in the PRC, mainly hospitals
and inoculation centers directly or through approved distributors. Our sales
have historically been made on the basis of short-term arrangements and our
largest customers have changed over the years. For the years ended December 31,
2010, 2009 and 2008, our top 5 customers accounted for approximately 12.3%,
10.7% and 16.2%, respectively, of our total revenue. For the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and
2008, our largest customer accounted for approximately 2.8%, 4.0% and 6.4%, of
our revenue, respectively. As we continue to diversify our geographic presence,
customer base and product mix, we expect that our largest customers will
continue to change from year to year.
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We operate and manage our business as a single segment. We do
not account for the results of our operations on a geographic or other basis.
2010 Financial Performance Highlights
We continued to experience strong demand for our products and
services during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, which resulted in
revenue and net income growth. The following are some financial highlights for
the year:
-
Sales
: Sales increased $20,697,262, or 17.4%, to $139,695,417
for the year ended December 31, 2010, from $118,998,155 for 2009.
-
Gross Profit
: Gross profit increased $16,368,021, or 18.9%,
to $102,744,268 for the year ended December 31, 2010, from $86,376,247 for
2009. As a percentage of revenues, gross profit increased 0.9% to73.5% for
year 2010 from 72.6% for 2009.
-
Income from operations
: Income from operations increased
$8,148,036, or 13.3%, to $69,525,228 for the year ended December 31, 2010,
from $61,377,192 for 2009.
-
Net income
: Net income increased $33,168,520, or 176.2%, to
$51,992,304 for the year ended December 31, 2010, from $18,823,784 for 2009.
-
Fully diluted net income per share
: Fully diluted net income
per share was $1.30 for the year ended December 31, 2010, as compared $0.10
for 2009.
Principal Factors Affecting our Financial
Performance
The following are key factors that affect our financial
condition and results of operations and we believe them to be important to the
understanding of our business:
Raw Material Supply and Prices
The primary raw material used in the production of our albumin
and immunoglobulin products is human plasma. Collection of human plasma in China
is regulated and, until 2006, only licensed Plasmapheresis stations owned and
operated by the government could collect human plasma. Each collection station
was only allowed to supply plasma to the one manufacturer that has signed the
Quality Responsibility statement with them. The price of human plasma is
negotiated on an annual basis and is determined by a number of factors
including, but not limited to, the cost of operating the collection stations,
the nutritional supplement fee awarded to the donors for each donation, and the
anticipated volume of total plasma donated. However, in March 2006, the Ministry
of Health promulgated certain Measures on Reforming Plasma Collection
Stations, or the Blood Collection Measures, whereby the ownership and
management of PRC plasma stations are required to be transferred to plasma-based
biopharmaceutical companies while the regulatory supervision and administrative
control remain with the State. Plasma stations that did not complete their
reform by December 31, 2006, risked revocation of their license to collect
plasma.
In December 2006, we acquired five of the six then existing
plasma stations in Shandong and on January 1, 2007 we obtained the permits to
operate these stations. These acquisitions have allowed us to have a direct
influence on the operation of these collection stations and secure a stable
source of plasma supply for production. The foregoing acquisitions, as well as
the acquisition of Dalin and its indirectly owned plasma stations, have led to
an increase in our plasma supply for production and did not result in any
material differences in our cost structure. Due to current market conditions, we
have generally been able to pass substantially all cost increases in recent
years on to our customers.
Prices of and Demand for Our Products
In recent years, due to increased regulatory restrictions and
market demand, we have been able to increase the selling price of most of our
key products. The demand for our products is largely affected by the general
economic conditions in China because they are still not affordable to many
patients. As China's economy grows, we expect more Chinese people will become
consumers of medical treatments and procedures, including procedures requiring
human plasma. A significant improvement in the economic environment in China
will likely improve consumer income which in turn would make our products more
affordable and consequently increase the demand for our products. We have been
able to expand our product range and markets by introducing new products
required by customers. We believe that our technical expertise is important in
introducing products that are in demand.
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Production Capacity
Our sales volume is limited by our annual production capacity.
As we grow our business in the future, our ability to fulfill additional and
larger orders will depend on our ability to increase our production capacity.
Our plan to expand our production capacity will depend on, inter alia, the
availability of capital to meet our needs of expansion or upgrading of
production lines, and the availability of stable plasma supply.
As of December 31, 2010, the aggregate production capacity of
Shandong Taibang and Guizhou Taibang was 1,100 metric tons per annum. We
estimate that the production capacity of our major competitors ranges from 300
tons to 1,000 tons per annum. We believe that our current production capacity is
sufficient to meet the current demand for our products for the next two years.
Competition
We are subject to intense competition. There are both local and
overseas pharmaceutical enterprises that are engaged in the manufacture and sale
of potential substitute or similar biopharmaceutical products as our products in
the PRC. These competitors may have more capital, better research and
development resources, manufacturing and marketing capability and experience
than we do. In our industry, we compete based upon product quality, product
cost, ability to produce a diverse range of products and logistical
capabilities.
We believe that we have strengthened our position in the
marketplace with our acquisition of Dalin and its 54% majority-owned operating
subsidiary, Guizhou Taibang, and a 35% equity interest in Huitian, a Xi'an-based
biopharmaceutical company.
Our profitability may be adversely affected if (i) competition
intensifies; (ii) competitors drastically reduce prices; (iii) PRC governments
interference on prices; or (iv) competitors develop new products or product
substitutes with comparable medicinal applications or therapeutic effects which
are more effective or less costly than those produced by us. Please refer to
Item 1, Business - Competition for more information regarding this factor.
Taxation
China Biologic is subject to United States tax at a tax rate of
34%. No provision for income taxes in the United States has been made as China
Biologic has no income taxable in the United States. Logic Express was
incorporated in the BVI, but is not subject to taxation in that jurisdiction.
Logic Holdings was incorporated in Hong Kong and under the current laws of Hong
Kong, are subject to a Profits Tax of 16.5%. However, no provision for Hong
Kong Profits Tax has been made as Logic Holdings has no taxable income.
According to the PRC's central government policy, new or high
technology companies will enjoy preferential tax treatment of 15%, instead of
25% under the EIT Law. On December 5, 2008, Shandong Taibang received the new
technology or high technology certification from Shandong provincial government.
The Certification allows Shandong Taibang to receive the 15% preferential income
tax rate, for a period of three years starting from January 1, 2008. Guizhou
Taibang enjoyed the preferential income tax rate of 15% also under the 10-year
Western Development Tax Concession, which started on January 2001 and ended on
December 2010. The PRC tax authority is studying the possibility of extending
the concession, especially for those industries that are encouraged by the PRC
government, such as ours. In the event that PRC tax authorities discontinue the
concession, Guizhou Taibang will apply for the new or high technology
preferential tax treatment of 15% like Shandong Taibang. See Item 1, Business
Regulation Taxation for a detailed description of the EIT Law and tax
regulations applicable to our PRC subsidiaries.
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Results of Operations
Comparison of Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 2010 and
2009
The following table sets forth key components of our results of
operations for fiscal years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009.
(All amounts, other than percentages, in U.S. dollars)
|
|
Year Ended
|
|
$
|
Increase
|
|
|
% Increase
|
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
(Decrease)
|
|
|
(Decrease)
|
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SALES
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
External
customers
|
$
|
138,674,983
|
|
|
118,293,137
|
|
$
|
20,381,846
|
|
|
17.2%
|
|
Related party
|
|
1,020,434
|
|
|
705,018
|
|
|
315,416
|
|
|
44.7%
|
|
Total sales
|
|
139,695,417
|
|
|
118,998,155
|
|
|
20,697,262
|
|
|
17.4%
|
|
COST OF SALES
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
External
customers
|
|
36,793,775
|
|
|
32,544,743
|
|
|
4,249,032
|
|
|
13.1%
|
|
Related party
|
|
157,374
|
|
|
77,165
|
|
|
80,209
|
|
|
103.9%
|
|
Total cost of sales
|
|
36,951,149
|
|
|
32,621,908
|
|
|
4,329,241
|
|
|
13.3%
|
|
GROSS PROFIT
|
|
102,744,268
|
|
|
86,376,247
|
|
|
16,368,021
|
|
|
18.9%
|
|
OPERATING EXPENSES
:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling expenses
|
|
7,372,348
|
|
|
3,529,242
|
|
|
3,843,106
|
|
|
108.9%
|
|
General and
administrative expenses
|
|
23,510,566
|
|
|
19,807,123
|
|
|
3,703,443
|
|
|
18.7%
|
|
Research and development
expenses
|
|
2,336,126
|
|
|
1,662,690
|
|
|
673,436
|
|
|
40.5%
|
|
Total operating expenses
|
|
33,219,040
|
|
|
24,999,055
|
|
|
8,219,985
|
|
|
32.9%
|
|
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS
|
|
69,525,228
|
|
|
61,377,192
|
|
|
8,148,036
|
|
|
13.3%
|
|
OTHER EXPENSES (INCOME)
:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity in income of equity
method investee
|
|
(1,070,241
|
)
|
|
(566,984
|
)
|
|
(503,257
|
)
|
|
88.8%
|
|
Change in fair
value of derivative liabilities
|
|
3,233,288
|
|
|
28,915,328
|
|
|
(25,682,040
|
)
|
|
(88.8%
|
)
|
Interest expense, net
|
|
1,930,165
|
|
|
3,930,249
|
|
|
(2,000,084
|
)
|
|
(50.9%
|
)
|
Other
(income)/expense, net
|
|
(169,043
|
)
|
|
261,252
|
|
|
(430,295
|
)
|
|
(164.7%
|
)
|
Total other expenses, net
|
|
3,924,169
|
|
|
32,539,845
|
|
|
(28,615,676
|
)
|
|
(87.9%
|
)
|
EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE
|
|
65,601,059
|
|
|
28,837,347
|
|
|
36,763,712
|
|
|
127.5%
|
|
INCOME TAX EXPENSES
|
|
13,608,755
|
|
|
10,013,563
|
|
|
3,595,192
|
|
|
35.9%
|
|
NET INCOME
|
$
|
51,992,304
|
|
$
|
18,823,784
|
|
$
|
33,168,520
|
|
|
176.2%
|
|
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
|
|
20,449,421
|
|
|
16,615,658
|
|
|
3,833,763
|
|
|
23.1%
|
|
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO CHINA BIOLOGIC
PRODUCTS, INC.
|
$
|
31,542,883
|
|
$
|
2,208,126
|
|
$
|
29,334,757
|
|
|
1328.5%
|
|
Sales
. Our sales are derived primarily from the
sales of human albumin and various types of immunoglobulin. Our sales increased
17.4%, or $20,697,262, to $139,695,417 for the fiscal year ended December 31,
2010, compared to sales of $118,998,155 for the fiscal year ended December 31,
2009. The increase in sales during fiscal year 2010 is primarily attributable to
a general increase in the price and volume of plasma based products. Among the
factors that contributed to the growth in revenue, foreign exchange translation
accounted for 1.1% of the increase.
Most of our approved products recorded price increases
ranging from 12.6% to 186.4%, except for human albumin products, which decreased
by 1.8%. The decrease in the price of human albumin in 2010 is primarily due to
the increased volume of imported human albumin products in the PRC market during
the period. We expect that this trend may continue as long as the volume of the
imported human albumin products continue to grow. For the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2010, the average price for our approved human albumin products,
which contributed 48.0% to our total revenue, decreased 1.8%, the average price
for our approved human immunoglobulin for intravenous injection, which
contributed 34.4% to our revenue, increased 26.9%, the average price for our
approved human tetanus immunoglobulin, which contributed 2.9% to our revenue,
increased 12.6%, the average price for our approved human rabies immunoglobulin,
which contributed 5.3% to our revenue, increased 24.6%, and the average price
for our approved human hepatitis B immunoglobulin, which contributed 7.6% to our
revenue, increased 186.4%, as compared to the same period in 2009. The price
increase of our products was primarily attributable to the continuing shortage
in supply of the plasma-based products. We were able to adjust our production
plan to take advantage of the limited market supply of plasma resources to
realize higher profit margins.
Volume in sales for our human albumin, human hepatitis B
immunoglobulin, human rabies immunoglobulin products and human tetanus
immunoglobulin products increased by 15.7%, 7.4%, 26.5% and 24.6%, respectively,
for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, as compared to the same period in
2009. Volume in sales for our human immunoglobulin for intravenous injection
decreased by 15.8%, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, as compared to
the same period in 2009, because in 2009 the market demand for human
immunoglobulin for intravenous injection increased due to the outbreak of
hand-foot-mouth disease and the price of human immunoglobulin for intravenous
injection was also much enhanced. As a result we used the large amount of Factor
II+III, the material segregated from plasma and restored separately when making
centralized production of human albumin in 2008, to produce and sell high volume
of human immunoglobulin for intravenous injection in 2009. The volume in sales
for human immunoglobulin for intravenous injection decreased to a comparatively
normal level in 2010.
37
Cost of Sales
. Our cost of sales increased
$4,329,241, or 13.3%, to $36,951,149 for the year ended December 31, 2010, from
$32,621,908 during the same period in 2009. Cost of sales as a percentage of
sales was 26.5% for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, as compared to
27.4% during 2009. The increase in cost of sales is due to the increase in
sales, while the decrease in cost of sales as a percentage of sales is due to a
change in the mix of products, as well as the price increase in most of the
products, that were sold during 2010.
Gross profit and gross margin
. The gross profit
increased by $16,368,021, or 18.9%, to $102,744,268 for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2010 from $86,376,247 for the same period in 2009. As a percentage
of sales revenue, our gross profit increased by 0.9% to 73.5% for the fiscal
year ended December 31, 2010, from 72.6% for 2009. The increase in gross profit
is due mainly to increases in the selling price and sales volume of our products
during 2010, as compared to 2009.
Operating expenses
. Our total operating expenses
increased by $8,219,985, or 32.9%, to $33,219,040 for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2010, from $24,999,055 for 2009. The increase was primarily
attributable to a 40.5% increase in our research and development expenses, a
108.9% increase in our selling expense and an 18.7% increase in our general and
administrative expenses during 2010. As a percentage of sales revenue, total
expenses increased by 2.8% to 23.8% for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010
from 21.0% for 2009.
Selling expenses
. For the
fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, our selling expenses increased to
$7,372,348, from $3,529,242 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, an
increase of $3,843,106, or 108.9%. As a percentage of sales, our selling
expenses for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 increased by 2.3%, to 5.3%,
from 3.0% for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009. The increase in selling
expenses is primarily due to an increase in our promotional and conference
activities as we continue our efforts in expanding our customer base into
hospital and inoculation centers throughout the PRC.
General and administrative
expenses
. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, our general and
administrative expenses increased to $23,510,566, from $19,807,123 for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, a $3,703,443, or 18.7% increase. General
and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales increased by 0.2% to 16.8%
for fiscal year 2010 from 16.6% for the fiscal year 2009. The increase in
general and administrative expenses is primarily due to the increases in legal
expense, non-cash employee compensation, travel and general office expenses as
we continue to our efforts to integrate our two main operating entities, as well
as and inventory allowance, which were offset by the decrease in payroll. The
increase in legal expense is due to the $598,114 settlement of a law suit with
Henan Xintai and the $1,177,836 settlement of a law suit with Sin Kyung Ye as
described under Item 3, Legal Proceedings. Non-cash employee compensation for
the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 increased by $2,279,502 to $2,341,783,
from $62,281 for 2009, as a result of the amortization of the grant of stock
options to the Companys senior management staff in the January, February and
July of 2010.
Research and development
expenses
. For the fiscal years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, our
research and development expenses were $2,336,126 and $1,662,690, respectively,
an increase of $673,436, or 40.5%. As a percentage of sales, our research and
development expenses for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 were
1.7% and 1.4%, respectively. The increase in research and development expenses
is primarily due to the cost associated with the development of two new products
that are at the end of their respective development stage. We expect to receive SFDA approval for these two new products in 2011.
Change in fair value of derivative
liabilities
.
The embedded derivatives (including the conversion
option) in our senior secured convertible notes and warrants that were issued in
June 2009 are classified as derivative liabilities carried at fair value. For
the year ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company recognized a loss on the
change in the fair value of derivative liabilities of $3,233,288 and
$28,915,328, respectively. The recognized loss on the change in the fair value
for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 is mainly due to the Companys stock
price increase from $12.08 to $16.39, which increased the fair value of
derivative instruments, as of December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2010,
respectively. Future changes in the market price of our common stock could cause
the fair value of these derivative financial instruments to change significantly
in future periods.
Interest expense (income), net
.
Our net
interest expense decreased $2,000,084 to $1,930,165 for the year ended December
31, 2010, from interest expense of $3,930,249 for the same period in 2009. The
decrease in net interest expense is primarily due to our payment of a related
party loan related to the acquisition of Dalin in the second quarter of 2010,
conversion of $4.9 million of our outstanding convertible notes in 2009 and 2010
and an increase in interest income from our short term deposits with financial
institutions.
Income tax expense
.
Our provision for
income taxes increased $3,595,192, or 35.9%, to $13,608,755 for the year ended
December 31, 2010, from $10,013,563 for the same period in 2009. Our effective
tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2010 was 20.7%, and our 2009 effective
tax rate was 34.7%. The decrease in effective tax rate is mainly due to the
decrease of $25.7 million in change in fair value of derivative liabilities that
is not tax deductible. Among the increase in income taxes, $1.3 million is due
to the dividend tax imposed by PRC tax authorities on dividends distributed by
our two main operating entities to Logic Express during the 2010 period.
Net income
.
Our net income increased
$33,168,520, or 176.2%, to $51,992,304 for the year ended December 31, 2010,
from $18,823,784 for the same period in 2009. Net income as a percentage of
sales was 37.2% and 15.8% for the year ended December 31, 2010 and 2009,
respectively, as a result of the foregoing factors.
38
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of December 31, 2010, we had cash and cash equivalents of
$64,941,368, primarily consisting of cash on hand and demand deposits. To date,
we have financed our operations primarily through cash flows from operations,
augmented by short-term bank borrowings and equity contributions by our
stockholders. We expect that cash on hand, funds generated from our operations
and funds generated from companies that we may acquire in the future will be
sufficient to satisfy our current and future commitments for at least the next
twelve months. We do not believe that we have any significant short term
liquidity problems.
The following table sets forth a summary of our cash flows for
the periods indicated:
Cash Flow
(all amounts in U.S. dollars)
|
Year Ended December 31,
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
2009
|
|
Net cash provided by
operating activities
|
|
38,787,226
|
|
|
50,300,987
|
|
Net cash used in investing activities
|
|
(15,851,475
|
)
|
|
(6,860,454
|
)
|
Net cash provided by (used
in) financing activities
|
|
(14,278,870
|
)
|
|
1,564,925
|
|
Effects of exchange rate change in cash
|
|
2,440,536
|
|
|
23,877
|
|
Net increase in cash and cash
equivalents
|
|
11,097,417
|
|
|
45,029,335
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the
year
|
|
53,843,951
|
|
|
8,814,616
|
|
Cash and cash equivalent at
end of the year
|
|
64,941,368
|
|
|
53,843,951
|
|
Operating activities
Net cash provided by operating activities was $38.8 million for
the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, as compared to $50.3 million net cash
provided by operating activities for 2009. The net cash provided by operating
activities in the year ended December 31, 2010 was mainly due to the net income
of $65.4 million and offset by cash outflow for inventory and accounts
receivable of $16.0 million and $7.8 million, respectively. The cash outflow for
inventory is a direct result of the implementation of the 90-day quarantine
period by the PRC government, which caused a longer staging period for its raw
material plasma inventory. As the Company increased its sales directly to the
end-users, hospitals and inoculation centers with extended credit term, we
experienced a slower turn-over with our accounts receivable.
Investing activities
Our use of cash for investing activities is primarily for the
acquisition of property, plant and equipment and intangibles, and advances on
non-current assets. Net cash used for investing activities for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 2010 was $15.9 million, as compared to $6.9 million in 2009.
During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, we paid $1.5 million to acquire
a new Company, Ziguang Bio-tech Company, paid the final $2.5 million payment for the
acquisition of 90% equity in Dalin, $5.3 million for equipment for Shandong
Taibang and $6.5 million for our plasma companies' buildings and construction in
progress in Guizhou Taibang.
39
Financing activities
Net cash used in financing activities for the year ended
December 31, 2010 totaled $14.3 million as compared to $1.6 million net cash
provided by financing activities in 2009. The increase of the cash used in
financing activities was mainly attributable to the $10.4 million dividend paid
by our subsidiaries to the noncontrolling interest holder, repayment of a non-controlling shareholder loan of
$3.7 million, repayment of short term bank loan of $7.4 million and offset by
short-term bank loans and proceeds from warrants conversion of $5.9 million and
$1.2 million, respectively.
Management believes that the Company has sufficient cash on
hand and continuing positive cash inflow, from the sale of its plasma-based
products in the PRC market. Our management expects continued growth in revenues
throughout the term of the convertible notes, largely due to the ongoing limited
supply of plasma-based products in the PRC market due to the introduction of
more stringent health and safety measures which we already meet. In light of the
foregoing, we believe that the Company will have the financial ability to
fulfill its payment obligations under the convertible notes when they come due.
Obligations under Material Contracts
The following table sets forth our material contractual
obligations as of December 31, 2010:
(All amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Payments Due by Period
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less than
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
More than
|
|
Contractual
Obligations
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
1
year
|
|
|
1-3 years
|
|
|
3-5 years
|
|
|
5
years
|
|
Convertible notes
|
|
$
|
1,196,233
|
|
$
|
1,196,233
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
Due to related parties
|
|
|
2,195,123
|
|
|
2,195,123
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
Operating lease obligations
|
|
|
1,076,168
|
|
|
328,231
|
|
|
400,569
|
|
|
108,550
|
|
|
238,818
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
4,467,524
|
|
$
|
3,719,587
|
|
$
|
400,569
|
|
$
|
108,550
|
|
$
|
238,818
|
|
Critical Accounting Policies
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires our
management to make assumptions, estimates and judgments that affect the amounts
reported in the financial statements, including the notes thereto, and related
disclosures of commitments and contingencies, if any. We consider our critical
accounting policies to be those that require the more significant judgments and
estimates in the preparation of financial statements, including the
following:
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in
conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting
period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant items
subject to such estimates and assumptions include the useful lives of fixed
assets; the allowance for doubtful accounts; the fair value determinations of
financial and equity instruments and stock compensation awards, assets acquired
and liabilities assumed in a business combination; the realizability of deferred
tax assets and inventories; the recoverability of goodwill, intangible asset, land use right and property, plant and
equipment; and accruals for income tax uncertainties and other contingencies.
The current economic environment has increased the degree of uncertainty
inherent in those estimates and assumptions.
40
Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an
arrangement exists, delivery of the product has occurred, the sales price is
fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company
mainly sells human albumin and human immunoglobulin to hospitals, inoculation
centers and pharmaceutical distributors. The Company requires a contract or
purchase order which specify pricing, quantity and product specifications for
all sales. Delivery of the product occurs at the point in time the product is
received by the customer, which is when the risks and rewards of ownership have
been transferred. Delivery is evidenced by a signed customer acceptance form.
Sales are presented net of any discounts given to customers. For the year ended
December 31, 2009 and 2010, there were no significant sales return from the
customers of the Company.
Fair Value Measurements
On January 1, 2008, the Company adopted FASB's accounting
standard related to fair value measurements and began recording financial assets
and liabilities subject to recurring fair value measurement at the price that
would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly
transaction between market participants. These fair value principles prioritize
valuation inputs across three broad levels. The Company considers the carrying
amount of cash, receivables, payables including accrued liabilities and short
term loans to approximate their fair values because of the short period of time
between the origination of such instruments and their expected realization and
if applicable, their stated rates of interest are equivalent to interest rates
currently available. The fair values are measured pursuant to the three levels
defined by the FASB's accounting standard as follow:
-
Level 1: inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted)
for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
-
Level 2: inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for
similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are
observable for the assets or liability, either directly or indirectly, for
substantially the full term of the financial instruments.
-
Level 3: inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and
significant to the fair value.
The fair value of the embedded conversion option in the Notes
of December 31, 2010 and 2009 was determined based on the Binominal option
pricing model, using the following key assumptions:
|
|
December 31, 2010
|
|
|
December 31, 2009
|
|
Expected dividend yield
|
|
0%
|
|
|
0%
|
|
Risk-free interest rate
|
|
0.17%
|
|
|
0.75%
|
|
Time to maturity (in years)
|
|
0.43
|
|
|
1.43
|
|
Expected volatility
|
|
50.0%
|
|
|
130.0%
|
|
Fair value of underlying common
shares (per share)
|
$
|
16.39
|
|
$
|
12.08
|
|
The fair values of the warrants outstanding as of December 31,
2010 and 2009 were determined based on the Binominal option pricing model, using
the following key assumptions:
|
|
December 31, 2010
|
|
|
December 31, 2009
|
|
Expected dividend yield
|
|
0%
|
|
|
0%
|
|
Risk-free interest rate
|
|
0.43%
|
|
|
1.38%
|
|
Time to maturity (in years)
|
|
1.43
|
|
|
2.43
|
|
Expected volatility
|
|
70.0%
|
|
|
130.0%
|
|
Fair value of underlying common
shares (per share)
|
$
|
16.39
|
|
$
|
12.08
|
|
Accounts Receivable and Allowance For Doubtful
Accounts
Accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and do
not bear interest. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for
estimated losses inherent in its accounts receivable portfolio. In establishing
the required allowance, management considers historical losses adjusted to take
into account current market conditions and the customers financial condition,
the amount of receivables in dispute, and the current receivables aging and
current payment patterns. The Company reviews its allowance for doubtful
accounts monthly. Past due balances are reviewed individually for
collectability. Account balances are charged off against the allowance after all
means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is
considered remote. The Company does not have any off-balance-sheet credit
exposure related to its customers.
Depending on the relationship and the creditability of the
distributors, we generally grant a credit period of no longer than 30 days to
distributors with some exceptions. For hospitals and clinics, we generally grant
a credit period of no longer than 90 days. We had a bad debt credit of $0.1
million for 2010, a bad debt expense of $0.3 million for 2009 and a bad debt
credit of $0.1 million for 2008 related to the sales of our products. The $0.1
million bad debt credit for both 2010 and 2008 is due to recovery of bad debt
previously reserved.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is
determined using the weighted average method. Cost of work in progress and
finished goods comprise direct materials, direct production costs and an
allocation of production overheads based on normal operating capacity.
The Company reviews its inventory periodically for possible
obsolete goods and cost in excess of net realizable value to determine if any
reserves are necessary. As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company wrote off
$1,000,277 and $519,333 relating to obsolete raw material
plasma that may not qualify for production due to the 90-day quarantine period
rules implemented by State Food and Drug Administration on July 1, 2008.
Stock-based Compensation
The Company measures the cost of employee services received in
exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value
of the award and recognizes the cost over the period during which an employee is
required to provide service in exchange for the award, which generally is the
vesting period.
The fair value of each option granted on May 9, 2008, July 24,
2008, January 7, 2010, February 4, 2010 and July 11, 2010 are estimated on the
respective dates of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the
following major assumptions:
Granted on
|
|
May 9, 2008
|
|
|
July 24, 2008
|
|
|
January 7, 2010
|
|
|
February 4, 2010
|
|
|
July 11, 2010
|
|
Expected dividend
yield
|
|
0%
|
|
|
0%
|
|
|
0%
|
|
|
0%
|
|
|
0%
|
|
Risk-free interest rate
|
|
3.56%
|
|
|
3.56%
|
|
|
2.62%
|
|
|
2.29%
|
|
|
1.85%
|
|
Expected term (in
years)
|
|
5
|
|
|
5
|
|
|
5
|
|
|
5
|
|
|
6.5
|
|
Expected volatility
|
|
59.4%
|
|
|
81.2%
|
|
|
130.0%
|
|
|
130.0%
|
|
|
135.0%
|
|
The volatility of the Companys common stock was estimated by
management based on the historical volatility of the Companys common stock. The
risk free interest rate was based on Treasury Constant Maturity Rates published
by the U.S. Federal Reserve for periods applicable to the estimated term of the
options. The expected dividend yield was based on the Companys current and
expected dividend policy. The weighted average grant date fair value of options
granted during the year of 2010 was $10.70.
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Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
In accordance with Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets
Subsections of FASB ASC Subtopic 360-10, Property, Plant, and Equipment.
Overall, long-lived assets, such as property, plant and equipment, and purchased
intangible asset subject to amortization, are reviewed for impairment whenever
events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset
may not be recoverable. If circumstances require a long-lived asset or asset
group be tested for possible impairment, the Company first compares undiscounted
cash flows expected to be generated by that asset or asset group to its carrying
value. If the carrying value of the long-lived asset or asset group is not recoverable on an
undiscounted cash flow basis, an impairment is recognized to the extent that the
carrying value exceeds its fair value. Fair value is determined through various
valuation techniques including discounted cash flow models, quoted market values
and third-party independent appraisals, as considered necessary. No impairment
of long-lived assets was recognized for the years ended December 31, 2010 and
2009.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In October 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update
(ASU) 2009-13, Revenue Recognition (Topic 605): Multiple-Deliverable Revenue
Arrangements (EITF Issue No. 08-1, Revenue Arrangements with Multiple
Deliverables). ASU 2009-13 amends FASB ASC Subtopic 605-25 to eliminate the
requirement that all undelivered elements have vendor specific objective
evidence of selling price (VSOE) or third party evidence of selling price
(TPE) before an entity can recognize the portion of an overall arrangement fee
that is attributable to items that already have been delivered. In the absence
of VSOE or TPE for one or more delivered or undelivered elements in a
multiple-element arrangement, entities will be required to estimate the selling
prices of those elements. The overall arrangement fee will be allocated to each
element (both delivered and undelivered items) based on their relative selling
prices, regardless of whether those selling prices are evidenced by VSOE or TPE
or are based on the entitys estimated selling price. Application of the
residual method of allocating an overall arrangement fee between delivered and
undelivered elements will no longer be permitted upon adoption of ASU 2009-13.
Additionally, the new guidance will require entities to disclose more
information about their multiple-element revenue arrangements. ASU 2009-13 is
effective prospectively for revenue arrangements entered into or materially
modified in fiscal years beginning on or after June 15, 2010. Early adoption is
permitted. Management is currently evaluating the potential impact, if any, of
adopting ASU 2009-13 on the Companys financial position and results of
operations.
Seasonality of our Sales
Our operating results and operating cash flows historically
have not been subject to seasonal variations. This pattern may change, however,
as a result of new market opportunities or new product introductions.
Inflation
Inflation does not materially affect our business or the
results of our operations.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or
are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial
condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of
operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that are
material to our investors.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT
MARKET RISK.
Our operations are carried out in the PRC and we are subject to
specific considerations and significant risks not typically associated with
companies in North America and Western Europe. Accordingly, our business,
financial condition and results of operations may be influenced by the
political, economic and legal environments in the PRC, and by the general state
of the PRC economy. Our results may be adversely affected by changes in
governmental policies with respect to laws and regulations, anti-inflationary
measures, currency conversion and remittance abroad, and rates and methods of
taxation, among other things.
Interest Rate Risk
We are exposed to interest rate risk primarily with respect to
our short-term and long-term bank loans. Although the interest rates, which are
based on the banks prime rates with respect to our short-term loans are fixed
for the terms of the loans, the terms are typically three to twelve months for
short-term bank loans and interest rates are subject to change upon renewal.
There were no material changes in interest rates for short-term bank loans
renewed during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010.
A hypothetical 1.0% increase in the annual interest rates for
all of our credit facilities under which we had outstanding borrowings as of
December 31, 2010, would decrease net income before provision for income taxes
by approximately $30,340 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010. Management monitors the banks prime rates
in conjunction with our cash requirements to determine the appropriate level of
debt balances relative to other sources of funds. We have not entered into any
hedging transactions in an effort to reduce our exposure to interest rate
risk.
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Foreign Exchange Risk
While our reporting currency is the U.S. Dollar, all of our
consolidated revenues and consolidated costs and majority of expenses are
denominated in RMB. All of our assets are denominated in RMB, except certain
cash balances. As a result, we are exposed to foreign exchange risk as our
revenues and results of operations may be affected by fluctuations in the
exchange rate between U.S. Dollars and RMB. If RMB depreciates against the U.S.
Dollar, the value of our RMB revenues, earnings and assets as expressed in our
U.S. Dollar financial statements will decline. Assets and liabilities are
translated at exchange rates at the balance sheet dates and revenue and expenses
are translated at the average exchange rates and shareholders equity is
translated at historical exchange rates. Any resulting translation adjustments
are not included in determining net income but are included in determining other
comprehensive income, a component of stockholders equity. We have not entered
into any hedging transactions in an effort to reduce our exposure to foreign
exchange risk.
The value of the RMB against the U.S. dollar and other
currencies is affected by, among other things, changes in Chinas political and
economic conditions. Since July 2005, the RMB has not been pegged to the U.S.
dollar. Although the Peoples Bank of China regularly involved in the foreign
exchange market to prevent significant short-term fluctuations in the exchange
rate, the RMB may appreciate or depreciate significantly in value against the
U.S. dollar or Euro in the medium to long term. Moreover, it is possible that in
the future, PRC authorities may lift restrictions on fluctuations in RMB
exchange rate and lessen involvement in the foreign exchange market.
Account Balances
We maintain balances at financial institutions which, from time
to time, may exceed Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insured limits for the
banks located in the United States or may exceed Hong Kong Deposit Protection
Board insured limits for the banks located in Hong Kong. Balances at financial
institutions or state-owned banks within the PRC are not covered by insurance.
Total cash in banks as of December 31, 2010 and 2009 amounted to $64,443,315 and
$53,576,495, respectively, $1,473,917 and $1,009,053 of which are covered by
insurance, respectively. We have not experienced any losses in such accounts and
we do not believe that we are exposed to any significant risks on our cash in
bank accounts.
Inflation
Inflationary factors such as increases in the cost of our sales
and overhead costs may adversely affect our operating results. Although we do
not believe that inflation has had a material impact on our financial position
or results of operations to date, a high rate of inflation in the future may
have an adverse effect on our ability to maintain current levels of gross margin
and selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales if
the selling prices of our products do not increase with these increased
costs.
Market for Human Albumin
The Companys major product, human albumin: 20%/10ml, 20%/25ml,
20%/50ml, 10%/10ml, 10%/25ml and 10%/50ml, accounted for 48.0% and 49.7% of the
total revenues for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. If
the market demands for human albumin cannot be sustained in the future or if the
price of human albumin decreases, it would adversely affect our operating
results.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND
SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.
Consolidated Financial Statements
The full text of our audited consolidated financial statements
as of December 31, 2010 and 2009 begins on page F-1 of this report.
Quarterly Financial Results
The following table sets forth certain unaudited financial
information for each of the eight quarters ended December 31, 2010. The
consolidated financial statements for each of these quarters have been prepared
on the same basis as the audited consolidated financial statements included in
this annual report and, in the opinion of management, include all adjustments
necessary for the fair presentation of the results of operations for these
periods. This information should be read together with our audited consolidated
financial statements and the related notes included elsewhere in this annual
report.
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(All amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars)
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|
Dec 31,
|
|
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Sep 30,
|
|
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Jun 30,
|
|
|
Mar 31,
|
|
|
Dec 31,
|
|
|
Sep 30,
|
|
|
Jun 30,
|
|
|
Mar 31,
|
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2009
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|
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2009
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|
Sales
|
$
|
35,684
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|
$
|
36,004
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|
$
|
40,908
|
|
$
|
27,099
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|
$
|
37,627
|
|
$
|
27,040
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$
|
33,182
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$
|
21,149
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|
Gross profit
|
|
24,860
|
|
|
25,735
|
|
|
31,849
|
|
|
20,300
|
|
|
27,343
|
|
|
20,079
|
|
|
24,020
|
|
|
14,934
|
|
Earnings before income tax
expenses
|
|
768
|
|
|
22,290
|
|
|
24,656
|
|
|
17,887
|
|
|
4,805
|
|
|
(382
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)
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|
15,142
|
|
|
9,272
|
|
Net income attributable to China Biologic
Products, Inc.
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|
(5,992
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)
|
|
13,801
|
|
|
13,003
|
|
|
10,731
|
|
|
(3,713
|
)
|
|
(6,271
|
)
|
|
7,883
|
|
|
4,309
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|
Basic earnings per share
|
|
(0.25
|
)
|
|
0.59
|
|
|
0.55
|
|
|
0.46
|
|
|
(0.17
|
)
|
|
(0.29
|
)
|
|
0.37
|
|
|
0.20
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|
Diluted earnings per share
|
|
(0.19
|
)
|
|
0.54
|
|
|
0.50
|
|
|
0.41
|
|
|
(0.16
|
)
|
|
(0.29
|
)
|
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0.36
|
|
|
0.20
|
|
Earnings per share are computed independently for each of the
quarters presented. Therefore, the sum of the quarterly net earnings per share
will not necessarily equal the total for the year.
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH
ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.
None.
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.
Under the supervision and with the participation of our
management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer,
we evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure
controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a] 15(e) and 15d]
15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act)). Disclosure
controls and procedures are controls and procedures that are designed to ensure
that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted
under the Securities Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and
reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange
Commissions rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include,
without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information
required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Exchange Act is
accumulated and communicated to management, including our principal executive
officer and our principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely
decisions regarding required disclosure. Based on our assessment, Mr. Zhao and
Mr. Kuo determined that, as of December 31, 2010, and as of the date that the
evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures was
completed, because of the material weaknesses in our internal control over
financial reporting described below, our disclosure controls and procedures were
not effective to satisfy the objectives for which they are intended.
Notwithstanding managements assessment that our internal
control over financial reporting was ineffective as of December 31, 2010 due to
the material weakness described below under Managements Report on Internal
Control Over Financial Reporting, we believe that the consolidated financial
statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K correctly present our
financial condition, results of operations and cash flows for the fiscal years
covered thereby in all material respects.
Internal Control over Financial Reporting
(a) Managements Annual Report on Internal Control Over
Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and
maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in
Rules 13a
]
15(f) and 15d
]
15(f)
under the Securities Exchange Act. The Companys internal control over financial
reporting is a process that is designed to provide reasonable assurance
regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of
financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States and includes those policies
and procedures that:
(1) pertain to the maintenance of
records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the
transactions and dispositions of our assets;
(2) provide reasonable assurance that
transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial
statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in
accordance with the authorization of our management and directors; and
(3) provide reasonable assurance
regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or
disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on the financial
statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over
financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Projections of any
evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that
controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the
degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Under the supervision and with the participation of our
management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial
officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control
over financial reporting as based on framework established in Internal Control
Integrated Framework issued by the committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the
Treadway Commission (COSO) as of December 31, 2010. Based on such evaluation,
our management, including the CEO and CFO, has concluded that the Companys
internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a
]
15(f) and 15d
]
15(f) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended) as of December 31, 2010 is ineffective.
This assessment identified ineffective review controls on the
recognition of deferred tax liabilities and derivative instrument valuation,
because of lack of resources with expertise in non
]
recurring transactions, which resulted in inadvertently omission of the fair
value of embedded option in warrants and misinterpretation of US GAAP regarding
the recognition of deferred tax liabilities upon business combination. The
Company has already taken measures to remediate these material weaknesses by
adding two additional qualified accountants in late 2010 and enhancing the
supervision, monitoring and reviewing of financial statement preparation
processes. Furthermore, the Company has already engaged outside consultants
specializing in deferred tax accounting and derivative instrument valuation, as
well as in reinforcing the rigorous process for collecting and reviewing
information required for the preparation of the financial statements including
footnotes.
The Companys internal control over financial reporting as of
December 31, 2010 has been audited by our registered public accounting firm as
stated in their report appearing herein under Item 9(b) of this Annual Report on
Form 10
]
K . Our independent registered public accounting
firm has issued an adverse opinion on the effectiveness of the Companys
internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2010.
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(b) Attestation Report of the Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Board of Directors and Stockholders
China Biologic Products, Inc.:
We have audited China Biologic Products, Inc.s internal
control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2010, based on criteria
established in
Internal Control - Integrated Framework
issued by the
Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). China
Biologic Products, Inc.s management is responsible for maintaining effective
internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the
effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the
accompanying Managements Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting.
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's internal control
over financial reporting based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of
the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards
require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about
whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in
all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal
control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness
exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of
internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing
such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We
believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
A companys internal control over financial reporting is a
process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of
financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external
purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A
companys internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and
procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable
detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the
assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are
recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and
expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with
authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide
reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized
acquisition, use, or disposition of the companys assets that could have a
material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over
financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections
of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk
that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that
the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of
deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a
reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the companys annual or
interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely
basis. Material weaknesses related to review controls on the determination of
fair values of derivative instruments and the recognition of deferred tax
liabilities upon business combination have been identified and included in
managements assessment. We also have audited, in accordance with the standards
of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the
consolidated balance sheet of China Biologic Products, Inc. and subsidiaries as
of December 31, 2010, and the related consolidated statements of income,
stockholders equity and comprehensive income, and cash flows for the year then
ended. These two material weaknesses were considered in determining the nature,
timing, and extent of audit tests applied in our audit of those consolidated
financial statements, and this report does not affect our report dated March 31,
2011, which expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial
statements.
In our opinion, because of the effects of the aforementioned
material weaknesses on the achievement of the objectives of the control
criteria, China Biologic Products, Inc. has not maintained effective internal
control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2010, based on criteria
established in
Internal ControlIntegrated Framework
issued
by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
We do not express an opinion or any other form of assurance
on managements statements referring to corrective actions taken after December
31, 2010, relative to the aforementioned material weaknesses in internal control
over financial reporting.
KPMG
Hong Kong, China
March 31, 2011
Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting
Except for the addition of qualified accountants and
consultants and our enhancement of internal control procedures, during the year
ended December 31, 2010, there was no major change in our internal control over
financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the
Exchange Act) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to
materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION.
We have no information to disclose that was required to be
disclosed in a report on Form 8-K during fourth quarter of fiscal year 2010, but
was not reported.
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE
GOVERNANCE.
Directors and Executive Officers
The following sets forth information about our directors and
executive officers:
NAME
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AGE
|
|
|
POSITION
|
|
Siu Ling Chan
|
|
48
|
|
|
Chairwoman of the Board
|
|
Chao Ming Zhao
|
|
39
|
|
|
Chief Executive Officer
|
|
Stanley Lau
|
|
56
|
|
|
President
|
|
Yu-Yun Tristan Kuo
|
|
56
|
|
|
Chief Financial Officer
|
|
Sean Shao
|
|
53
|
|
|
Director
|
|
Xiangmin Cui
|
|
42
|
|
|
Director
|
|
Tong Jun Lin
|
|
49
|
|
|
Director
|
|
Chong Yang Li
|
|
37
|
|
|
Director
|
|
Bing Li
|
|
42
|
|
|
Director
|
|
Wenfang Liu
|
|
72
|
|
|
Director
|
|
Siu Ling Chan
. Ms. Chan has been a member of our board
of directors since July 19, 2006. She has been our chairwoman since January 1,
2007 and served as our CEO from January 2007 to March 2007. Ms. Chan is also
currently a director of our subsidiary Logic Express. She was also appointed as
the director of Shandong Taibang in April 2006. Prior to joining us, Ms. Chan
worked from 1991 to 2005, as an administrator at the Fujian Academy of Social
Sciences, and from 1989 to 1991 as a statistician at the Fujian Pingtan Economy
Committee. She received her diploma in Statistics from Xiamen University in 1989
and a diploma in management from the Fujian Party Committee School in 2004.
Chao Ming Zhao
. Mr. Zhao has been our Chief Executive
Officer since June 1, 2008. Mr. Zhao was our Chief Financial Officer from
November 2006 to until his appointment as our Chief Executive Officer, and has
been the Chief Financial Officer of our operating subsidiary, Shandong Taibang
since September 2003. From February 2002 to June 2003, Mr. Zhao was the
financial manager at EF English First (Fuzhou) School, where he was responsible
for managing the school's accounting and its internal control. He was a manager
and auditor at Fujian (CFC) Group from July 1996 to January 2002, and was in
charge of internal audit. Mr. Zhao is a certified accountant in the PRC and is
an international registered internal auditor. Mr. Zhao obtained his Bachelor's
degree in Investment Economy Management from Fuzhou University in 1996 and
received his MBA from the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2006.
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Stanley Lau
. Mr. Lau has been our President since
December 1, 2010. Mr. Lau offers over 30 years of experience in the healthcare,
medical device and pharmaceutical arena, in both international and domestic
markets. He brings expertise in profit and loss management, operations, sales
and marketing, product development, start-ups, turnaround initiatives,
profitable growth and change management. Prior to joining us, Mr. Lau served
from June, 2002 to March 2009 in various executive positions with Baxter
Healthcare International, an international pharmaceutical company, including as
General Manager of Baxter Healthcare Ltd. (Hong Kong), Baxters wholly-owned
subsidiary, where he oversaw four joint ventures and a 500% increase in revenue
in less than four years. Mr. Lau also served in various capacities with Pfizer,
Inc. and with Pharmacia, Merck & Co., where he established its first
wholly-owned subsidiary in Taiwan. Mr. Lau holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree
from the University of London.
Y. Tristan Kuo
. Mr. Kuo has been our Chief Financial
Officer since June 1, 2008 and has served as the Vice President-Finance of the
Company since September 2007. Mr. Kuo has more than 28 years of experience in
accounting, financing and information system for companies in the manufacturing,
commodity trading and banking industries and has served in the capacity of CFO,
CIO and Controller. Of these years, Mr. Kuo has worked in the United States for
24 years and in Asia for 4 years. Prior to joining our company, Mr. Kuo worked
for the Noble Group in Hong Kong as the Senior Business Analysis Manager from
February through August 2007. Prior to that, Mr. Kuo served as the CFO of
Cuisine Solution, Inc., a publicly traded company in Alexandria, Virginia, from
December 2002 to January 2007. Mr. Kuo also served as the Vice President of
Information System for Zinc Corporation of America in Monaca, Pennsylvania from
2001 and 2002 and as Chief Information Officer and Controller of Wise Metals
Group in Baltimore, Maryland, the largest independent aluminum sheet producer in
the U.S., from 1991 to 2001. Mr. Kuo obtained his Master's degree in Accounting
from the Ohio State University and Bachelors degree in Economics from Soochow
University in Taipei.
Sean Shao
. Mr. Shao has been a member of our board of
directors since July 24, 2008. Mr. Sean Shao currently also serves as (i)
independent director and chairman of the audit committee of: American Dairy,
Inc., a Chinese dairy products company listed on NYSE, Renhuang Pharmaceuticals,
Inc., a Chinese pharmaceutical company listed on AMEX, China Recycling Energy
Corporation, an energy recycling system design company listed on NASDAQ and
Yongye International, Inc., a Chinese agricultural company listed on NASDAQ;
(ii) independent director of AsiaInfo-Linkage, Inc., a Chinese telecom software
solutions provider listed on NASDAQ and China Medicine Corporation, a
distributor and developer of medicines listed on bulletin board; (iii)
independent director and chairman of the nominating committee of Agria
Corporation, a Chinese agricultural company listed on NYSE; and (iv) independent
director and chairman of the audit committee and compensation committee of China
Nuokang Bio-Pharmaceutical, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company listed on NASDAQ.
He served as the chief financial officer of Trina Solar Limited from 2006 to
2008. In addition, Mr. Shao served from 2004 to 2006 as the chief financial
officer of ChinaEdu Corporation, an educational service provider, and of
Watchdata Technologies Ltd., a Chinese security software company. Prior to that,
Mr. Shao worked at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu CPA Ltd. for approximately a decade.
Mr. Shao received his masters degree in health care administration from the
University of California at Los Angeles in 1988 and his bachelors degree in art
from East China Normal University in 1982. Mr. Shao is a member of the American
Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Dr. Xiangmin Cui.
Dr. Cui has been a member of our board
of directors since February 2010. Dr. Cui is a Principal at Bay City Capital
LLC, a venture capital firm managing approximately $1.6 billion of capital
invested across various healthcare sectors. Prior to joining it in 2006, Dr. Cui
was Director of Strategic Investment Planning for Southern Research Institute,
an organization that discovered and developed six anti-cancer drugs that have
been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Prior to that, Dr. Cui
co-founded Pan Pacific Pharmaceuticals, a U.S. biotech company, and Hucon
Biopharmaceuticals, a PRC pharmaceutical company. He served as the Chief
Scientific Officer and Executive Vice President of Pan Pacific Pharmaceuticals
from 1998 to 2002 and Chief Executive Officer and President of Hucon
Biopharmaceuticals 2003 to 2005, respectively. In these positions, he led the
efforts to evaluate and acquire several key technologies in the fields of
oncology, infectious and inflammatory diseases. Dr. Cui was also a co-founder of
CNetwork, a San Francisco based non-profit organization dedicated to serving
Chinese communities in North America. He received his Ph.D. in Cancer Biology
from Stanford University, and his B.S. in Molecular Biology from Peking
University.
Dr. Tong Jun Lin
. Dr. Lin has been a member of our board
of directors since July 24, 2008. He is a Professor in the Departments of
Microbiology and Immunology and Pediatrics, Dalhousie University and has focused
his research in immune response to microbial pathogens. Dr. Lin received his PhD
degrees (1990) from the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, and his
post-doctoral training at the University of Alberta (1993-1997), Duke University
(1997-1998) and Dalhousie University (1998-2000). He has published extensively
in leading scientific journals and has served on the Editorial Advisory Board of
the journal of Inflammation and Allergy Drug Targets. He has received
continuous funding from Canadian Institutes of Health Research and other
national granting agencies. Dr. Lin is a Scholar of Canadian Institutes of
Health Research, a recipient of the Award of Excellence in Medical Research from
Dalhousie University (2004), and a recipient of an Investigator Award from
Canadian Society for Immunology (2007).
Chong Yang Li
. Mr Li has been a member of our board of
directors since December 17, 2010. Mr. Li has been a certified appraiser since
1998 and has over 15 years experience in providing asset valuation services, in
connection with IPOs and reorganizations, primarily to PRC listed companies
across varied industries. Since 2006, Mr. Li has served in various managerial
positions for Fujian Zhongxing Assets Real Estate and Land Appraisal Co., Ltd.,
an assets and real estate appraisal company where he currently serves as Vice
Chairman. Prior to that time, Mr. Li served from 2000 to 2005 in various
managerial positions, including as Executive Assistant to the General Manager,
for the Fujian Assets Appraisal Center, an assets valuation and
appraisal company. Mr. Li holds a Diploma in Accounting from the China Farmer
University.
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Bing Li
. Dr. Bing Li was appointed as a director on
February 27, 2011, and has served as an advisor of Warburg Pincus Asia LLC since
June 2010, in which capacity Dr. Li advises on potential investment evaluation
and portfolio management in the healthcare space. Prior to joining Warburg
Pincus Asia LLC, Dr. Li served from November 2007 to June 2010 as the General
Manager of Enterprise Business and Business Development at GlaxoSmithKline
China/Hong Kong, and from August 2006 to October 2007, as the Commercial
Development Director of GlaxoSmithKline China/Hong Kong. Prior to that, Dr. Li
served from April 1999 to August 2006 in various positions with Eli Lilly and
Company in the United States, including Manager of China/India strategy, Manager
of Global New Product Planning for Drug Delivery System, and Consultant to
Biotechnology Strategy Group. While at GlaxoSmithKline, Dr. Li led efforts in
creating the brand generics business and other new commercial models. Dr. Li
also served as a Director of Shenzhen GSK NB, a joint venture for vaccine
development and production between GlaxoSmithKline and Neptunus Group. Dr. Li
holds a Master of Business Administration and Master of Engineering Management
from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management, a Ph.D. in Cell and Molecular
Biology from the University of Rochester, and a Bachelor of Science in
Biophysics from Fudan University.
Wenfang Liu
. Prof. Wenfang Liu was appointed as a
director on February 27, 2011, and has served since February 2007 as the Chief
Consultant for Sichuan Yuanda Shuyang Pharmaceuticals. Prior to that, Prof. Liu
served from 2000-2007, in various managerial positions including as Chief
Engineer and Director of Hualan Biological Engineering, and as Director of Blood
Separating, from 2005 to 2006, at Chengdu Jiaying Medical Product Co Ltd.. Prior
to that, Prof. Liu served, from 1998 to 1999, as Chief Engineer of Guiyang
Qianfeng Biological Products Co. Ltd., and from 1988 to 1998 as Vice Chairman of
the Institute of Blood Transfusion of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences. Prof.
Liu is currently a Member of the Sichuan CPPCC Standing Committee, and
previously served as a member of the Chinese Society of Blood Transfusion and
the China Medical Biotech Association. Prof. Liu holds a Bachelors Degree in
Bio-Chemistry from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Forest and Soil College and
was a Ph.D advisor from 1997 to 1998.
There are no agreements or understandings for any of our
executive officers or directors to resign at the request of another person and
no officer or director is acting on behalf of nor will any of them act at the
direction of any other person. To the best of our knowledge and belief, there
are no arrangements or understandings with any of our principal stockholders,
customers, suppliers, or any other person, pursuant to which any of our
directors or executive officers were appointed.
Directors are elected until their successors are duly elected
and qualified.
Director Qualifications
Our board of directors has identified particular
qualifications, attributes, skills and experience that are important to be
represented on the board as a whole, in light of our current needs and business
priorities. The Company is a NASDAQ listed biopharmaceutical company that is
principally engaged in the research, development and manufacturing of
plasma-based pharmaceutical products in China. Therefore, the board believes
that a diversity of professional experiences in the biopharmaceutical industry,
specific knowledge of key geographic growth areas, and knowledge of U.S. capital
markets and of U.S. accounting and financial reporting standards should be
represented on the board. In addition, the market in which we compete is
characterized by introductions of new products and changes in customer demands
and our future success depends upon our ability to keep pace through strong
research and development. Therefore, the board believes that academic and
professional experience in research and development in the biopharmaceutical
industry should also be represented on the board.
Set forth below is a summary of some of the specific
qualifications, attributes, skills and experiences of our directors that led us
to the conclusion that they should serve as members of our board of directors.
Siu Ling Chan
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co-founder of the Company and Chairwoman of the Companys subsidiaries,
Logic Express and Shandong Taibang, since its 2006
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served as a statistician and administrator at Fujian Academy of Social
Sciences
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Ms. Chans long-term knowledge of the history and operations of the
Company and background in administration has provided strategic guidance to
the board and management over the years
Sean Shao
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as a U.S. certified accountant, with over 10 years experience as an
auditor at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu and Deloitte Touche Toronto, Mr. Shao led
many independent audits of PRC-based companies
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served as CFO and assisted in the initial public offering and initial
listing of companies on the NYSE and NASDAQ and led the implementation of
related corporate governance requirements
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serves as an independent director of several NASDAQ-listed companies and
one NYSE-listed company
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holds a masters degree in health care administration from the University
of California, Los Angeles
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Mr. Shaos experience with U.S. public companies and his knowledge of the
U.S. capital markets and of U.S. financial reporting requirements and U.S.
GAAP is invaluable to the Company
Dr. Xiangmin Cui
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holds a Doctorate in Cancer Biology from Stanford University School of
Medicine
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Principal of Bay City Capital, a healthcare venture capital fund, managing
$1.6 billion in capital invested in over 85 companies
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led or actively participated in several investments, including GenturaDx,
Ion Torrent Systems, Epizyme, Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, and Presidio
Pharmaceuticals
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serves as a Director of Strategic Investment Planning at Southern Research
Institute, a premier institution known for the discovery and development of
six anti-cancer drugs; and as a director of Progentech and a board observer of
Ion Torrent Systems
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co-founder and former executive of Hucon Biopharmaceuticals, Pan Pacific
Pharmaceuticals, and CNetwork, a non-profit organization of over 5000 Chinese
professionals in Silicon Valley
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Dr. Cuis knowledge of the U.S. capital markets and of the healthcare
industry in which the Company operates provides invaluable guidance and
perspective to the board
Dr. Tong Jun Lin
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served as a Professor in the Dalhousie Universitys Departments of
Microbiology and Immunology, and Pediatrics since July 2000
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engaged in significant research and collaborative research with biotech
companies in the field of immunology and the recipient of multiple grants as a
principal investigator from competitive national funding agencies and
currently focuses his research in the fields of innate and adaptive immunity,
immune response to pathogens and allergens, vaccine and drug development
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serves as editor or reviewer for many academic journals, such as the
Journal of Immunology, and national granting agencies, such as the Canadian
Institutes of Health Research, and has published many high-impact research
papers in the field of immunology and cell and molecular biology
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is a recipient of many academic accolades including an Award of Excellence
in Medical Research from Dalhousie University and the recipient of the
Canadian Society of Immunologys prestigious annual Investigator Award for
excellence in early stage of research career
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Dr. Lins academic excellence and his cutting edge industry research
provides invaluable guidance and perspective to the board, especially in
relation to the Companys research and development efforts
Chong Yang Li
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has been a certified appraiser since 2006
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has over 15 years of experience in providing asset valuation services, in
connection with IPOs and reorganizations, primarily to PRC listed companies
across varied industries
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Mr. Lis rich experiences in the valuation of listed companies, and his
background and knowledge in accounting is beneficial to the Company
Dr. Bing Li
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serves as an advisor of Warburg Pincus Asia LLC on potential investment
evaluation and portfolio management in healthcare space since June 2010
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served as General Manager of Enterprise Business and Business Development
and Commercial Development Director of GlaxoSmithKline China/Hong Kong between
2006 to 2010
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served in various positions with Eli Lilly and Company in the United
States, including Manager of China/India strategy, Manager of Global New
Product Planning for Drug Delivery System, and Consultant to Biotechnology
Strategy Group
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holds a Master of Business Administration and Master of Engineering
Management from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management, a Ph.D. in Cell and
Molecular Biology from the University of Rochester, and a Bachelor of Science
in Biophysics from Fudan University
Prof. Wenfang Liu
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served as the Chief Consultant for Sichuan Yuanda Shuyang Pharmaceuticals,
a plasma-based manufacture in China, from February 2007 to February 2011
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served in various managerial positions including as Chief Engineer and
Director of Hualan Biological Engineering, a major player in PRCs
plasma-based manufacturer between 2000 to 2007
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served as Director of Blood Separating at Chengdu Jiaying Medical Product
Co., Ltd. from 2005 to 2006
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served as Chief Engineer of Guiyang Qianfeng Biological Products Co., Ltd.
between 1998 to 1999
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served as Vice Chairman of Institute of Blood Transfusion of Chinese
Academy of Medical Sciences
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serves as a member of the Sichuan CPPC Standing Committee and previously
served as a member of the Chinese Society of Blood Transfusion and the China
Medical Biotech Association
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holds a Bachelors degree in Bio-Chemistry from the Chinese Academy of
Sciences, Forest and Soil College and has been a Ph.D. advisor from 1007 to
1998
Significant Employees
In addition to the foregoing named officers and directors, the
following employees are also key to our business and operations:
NAME
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AGE
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POSITION
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Tung Lam
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Chief Executive Officer of
Shandong Taibang
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Yiwu Vincent Xie
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Chief Technology Officer
|
|
Tung Lam
. Mr. Lam has been the Chief Executive Officer
of our operating subsidiary, Shandong Taibang, since October 2003, and is
responsible for the entire operation. He is the husband of Ms. Siu Ling Chan,
the Chairwoman of our Board.
Dr. Yiwu Xie
. Dr Xie has been our Chief Technology
Officer since December 2009. He served from 2007 to 2009 as the general manager
of R&D at New a-Ikor, a Hong Kong-based biopharmaceutical company, and from
2002 to 2007, as the director of R&D at Advantek Serum Laboratories.
Family Relationships
Ms. Siu Ling Chan is the wife of Mr. Tung Lam. There are no
other family relationships among any of our officers and directors.
Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings
To the best of our knowledge, none of our directors or
executive officers has, during the past ten years:
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been convicted in a criminal proceeding or been subject to a pending
criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations and other minor offences);
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had any bankruptcy petition filed by or against the business or property of
the person, or of any partnership, corporation or business association of
which he was a general partner or executive officer, either at the time of the
bankruptcy filing or within two years prior to that time;
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been subject to any order, judgment, or decree, not subsequently reversed,
suspended or vacated, of any court of competent jurisdiction or federal or
state authority, permanently or temporarily enjoining, barring, suspending or
otherwise limiting, his involvement in any type of business, securities,
futures, commodities, investment, banking, savings and loan, or insurance
activities, or to be associated with persons engaged in any such activity;
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been found by a court of competent jurisdiction in a civil action or by the
Securities and Exchange Commission or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission
to have violated a federal or state securities or commodities law, and the
judgment has not been reversed, suspended, or vacated;
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been the subject of, or a party to, any federal or state judicial or
administrative order, judgment, decree, or finding, not subsequently reversed,
suspended or vacated (not including any settlement of a civil proceeding among
private litigants), relating to an alleged violation of any federal or state
securities or commodities law or regulation, any law or regulation respecting
financial institutions or insurance companies including, but not limited to, a
temporary or permanent injunction, order of disgorgement or restitution, civil
money penalty or temporary or permanent cease-and-desist order, or removal or
prohibition order, or any law or regulation prohibiting mail or wire fraud or
fraud in connection with any business entity; or
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been the subject of, or a party to, any sanction or order, not subsequently
reversed, suspended or vacated, of any self-regulatory organization (as
defined in Section 3(a)(26) of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(26))), any
registered entity (as defined in Section 1(a)(29) of the Commodity Exchange
Act (7 U.S.C. 1(a)(29))), or any equivalent exchange, association, entity or
organization that has disciplinary authority over its members or persons
associated with a member.
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Except as set forth in our discussion below in Item 13,
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
Transactions with Related Persons, none of our directors, director nominees or
executive officers has been involved in any transactions with us or any of our
directors, executive officers, affiliates or associates which are required to be
disclosed pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC.
Section 16(A) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act requires our executive
officers, directors and beneficial owner of more than 10% of a registered class
of our equity securities to file with the SEC statements of ownership and
changes in ownership. The same persons are required to furnish us with copies of
all Section 16(a) forms they file. We believe that, during fiscal 2010, all of
our executive officers, directors and beneficial owner of more than 10% of a
registered class of our equity securities complied with the applicable filing
requirements.
In making these statements, we have relied upon examination of
the copies of all Section 16(a) forms provided to us and the written
representations of our executive officers, directors and beneficial owner of
more than 10% of a registered class of our equity securities.
Code of Ethics
On March 25, 2008, our board of directors adopted a code of
ethics, which applies to all of our directors, officers and employees, including
our principal executive officer, principal financial officer, and principal
accounting officer. The code of ethics is designed to deter wrongdoing and to
promote: honest and ethical conduct, including the ethical handling of actual or
apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional relationships;
full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure in reports and
documents that we file with, or submit to, the SEC, and in other public
communications that we made; compliance with applicable government laws, rules
and regulations; the prompt internal reporting of violations of the code to the
appropriate person or persons; and accountability for adherence to the code.
The code requires the highest standard of ethical conduct and
fair dealing of its senior financial officers, defined as the Chief Executive
Officer and Chief Financial Officer. While this policy is intended to only cover
the actions of such officers, we expect our other officers, directors and
employees will also review our code and abide by its provisions. We believe that
our reputation is a valuable asset and must continually be guarded by all
associated with us so as to cam the trust, confidence and respect of our
suppliers, customers and stockholders.
Board Composition and Committees
Our Board is currently composed of five members, three of whom,
Mr. Sean Shao, Dr. Xiangmin Cui, and Dr. Tong Jun Lin, are independent
directors, within the meaning of the listing rules of The NASDAQ Stock Market,
LLC, or the NASDAQ Listing Rules. All actions of the board of directors require
the approval of a majority of the directors in attendance at a meeting at which
a quorum is present.
Our board of directors currently has three standing committees:
the Audit Committee, Compensation Committee and Governance and Nominating
Committee, which, pursuant to delegated authority, perform various duties on
behalf of and report to the board. Each of these Committees is comprised
entirely of independent directors. From time to time, the board may establish
other committees. Each of the Compensation Committee and Governance and
Nominating Committee were formed on August 7, 2008 and the Audit Committee was
formed on July 24, 2008. Copies of the charters for each of our standing
committees may be obtained from our website at
http://www.chinabiologic.com
.
Audit Committee and Audit Committee Financial
Expert
Our Audit Committee is currently composed of three members: Mr.
Sean Shao, Dr. Xiangmin Cui, and Dr. Tong Jun Lin. Our board of directors
determined that each member of the Audit Committee meets the independence
criteria prescribed by applicable regulation and the rules of the SEC for audit
committee membership and is an independent director within the meaning of the
NASDAQ Listing Rules. Each Audit Committee member also meets NASDAQs financial
literacy requirements. Mr. Shao serves as Chair of the Audit Committee.
Our Audit Committee oversees our accounting and financial
reporting processes and the audits of our financial statements. Our Audit
Committee is responsible for, among other things:
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selecting our independent auditors and pre-approving all auditing and
non-auditing services permitted to be performed by our independent auditors;
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reviewing with our independent auditors any audit problems or difficulties
and managements response;
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reviewing and approving all proposed related-party transactions;
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discussing the annual audited financial statements with management and our
independent auditors;
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reviewing major issues as to the adequacy of our internal controls and any
special audit steps adopted in light of significant internal control
deficiencies;
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annually reviewing and reassessing the adequacy of our audit committee
charter;
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such other matters that are specifically delegated to our Audit Committee
by our board of directors from time to time;
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meeting separately and periodically with management and our internal and
independent auditors; and
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reporting regularly to the full board of directors.
Our board of directors has determined that Mr. Shao (i) is the
audit committee financial expert as such term is defined in Item 407(d) of
Regulation S-K promulgated by the SEC, and (ii) also meets NASDAQs financial
sophistication requirements.
Compensation Committee
Our Compensation Committee is currently composed of three
members: Mr. Sean Shao, Dr. Xiangmin Cui, and Dr. Tong Jun Lin, each of whom is
independent within the meaning of the NASDAQ Listing Rules. Dr. Cui serves as
Chair of the Compensation Committee.
Our Compensation Committee assists the board in reviewing and
approving the compensation structure of our directors and executive officers,
including all forms of compensation to be provided to our directors and
executive officers. Our chief executive officer may not be present at any
committee meeting during which his compensation is deliberated.
The Compensation Committee is responsible for, among other
things:
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approving and overseeing the compensation package for our executive
officers;
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reviewing and making recommendations to the board with respect to the
compensation of our directors;
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reviewing and approving corporate goals and objectives relevant to the
compensation of our chief executive officer, evaluating the performance of our
chief executive officer in light of those goals and objectives, and setting
the compensation level of our chief executive officer based on this
evaluation; and
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reviewing periodically and making recommendations to the board regarding
any long-term incentive compensation or equity plans, programs or similar
arrangements, annual bonuses, employee pension and welfare benefit plans.
Governance and Nominating Committee
Our Governance and Nominating Committee is currently composed
of three members: Mr. Sean Shao, Dr. Xiangmin Cui, and Dr. Tong Jun Lin, each of
whom is independent within the meaning of the NASDAQ Listing Rules. Dr. Lin
serves as Chair of the Governance and Nominating Committee.
The Governance and Nominating Committee assists the board in
identifying individuals qualified to become our directors and in determining the
composition of the board and its committees.
The Governance and Nominating Committee is responsible for,
among other things:
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identifying and recommending to the board nominees for election or
re-election to the board, or for appointment to fill any vacancy;
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reviewing annually with the board the current composition of the board in
light of the characteristics of independence, age, skills, experience and
availability of service to us;
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identifying and recommending to the board the directors to serve as members
of the board's committees; and
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monitoring compliance with our code of business conduct and ethics.
Material Changes to Director Nomination Procedures
There have been no material changes to the procedures by which
shareholders may recommend nominees to our Board of Directors since such
procedures were last disclosed.
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ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
Compensation Discussion and Analysis
Compensation Philosophy
Our executive compensation philosophy is to align the interests
of executive management with stockholder interests and with our business
strategy and success through an integrated executive compensation program that
considers short-term performance, the achievement of long-term strategic goals
and growth in total stockholder value. The key elements of our executive
compensation philosophy are competitive base salary, annual incentive
opportunities and equity participation. Our aggregate compensation package is
designed to attract and retain individuals critical to the long-term success of
the Company, to motivate these persons to perform at their highest levels, and
to reward exceptional performance.
The compensation of our executive officers is determined by the
Compensation Committee, except that the entire Board makes the final
determination as to the compensation of our Chief Executive Officer. The Chief
Executive Officer reviews and revises compensation proposals prepared by Human
Resources and presents his recommendations to the Compensation Committee for the
Committees ultimate review and approval. The Chief Executive Officer does not
participate in Compensation Committee meetings and is not involved in decisions
relating to his own compensation.
Elements of Compensation
We pay each of our named executive officers a base annual
salary. Bonuses and equity incentives may also be provided to supplement base
salary. The criteria for determining each of these components of compensation is
described below. We do not provide retirement benefits and only minimal
perquisites except as described below.
Base Salary
Base salary levels for executive officers are set forth in
their individual employment agreements, and are reflected in the Summary
Compensation Table below. The Compensation Committee considered the total
compensation paid by other biopharmaceutical companies in Shandong, China to
persons holding equivalent positions in setting base salary levels. However, the
Compensation Committee did not conduct a peer group compensation analysis or
target any particular compensation level in establishing the base salaries for
named executive officers.
The Compensation Committee believes that any increases in base
salary should be based upon a favorable evaluation of individual performance
relative to individual goals, the functioning of the executives team within the
corporate structure, success in furthering corporate strategy and goals,
individual management skills and responsibilities, demonstrated loyalty, and the
Companys commitment to attract and retain executives. We expect that our
Compensation Committee will reward superior individual and company performance
with commensurate cash and other compensation. The Compensation Committee did
not increase base salary during fiscal year 2010. Salary will next be reviewed
when the Compensation Committee deems appropriate, but the Compensation
Committee will not review salary more frequently than on an annual basis.
Bonuses
Executives are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus
pursuant to the terms of their respective employment agreements. However, in
fiscal 2010 we did not set any performance targets and no discretionary bonuses
were paid. If our Compensation Committee determines to do so in the future,
bonuses may be paid on an ad hoc basis to recognize superior performance. If the
Compensation Committee determines to provide bonus compensation as a regular
part of our executive compensation package, it will establish performance goals
for each of the executive officers and maximum bonuses that may be earned upon
attainment of such performance goals. Some of the components of our key
performance appraisal index that we may use to consider in establishing these
performance goals include the following: cash flow (accounts receivable,
inventory, accounts payable); sales (revenue, accounts receivables collection,
gross profit, customer credit management and goods delivery management); costs
and expenses (financial costs, manufacturing costs, general and administrative
expenses, sales and marketing expenses, research and development costs); and
capital expenditures.
Equity Incentives
Named executive officers are eligible for equity awards in the
form of stock options, stock appreciation rights, performance units, restricted
stock, restricted stock units and performance shares under the China Biologic
Products, Inc. 2008 Equity Incentive Plan, or the 2008 Plan. Equity awards are
granted at the discretion of the Compensation Committee. The size of an award to
any individual, including named executive officers, depends in part on
individual performance, including the components of our key performance
appraisal index described above and any other indicators of the impact that such
employees productivity may have on stockholder value over time. Other factors include salary level and competitive data. In addition,
in determining the awards granted to each named executive officer, the
Compensation Committee considers the future benefits potentially available to
the named executive officers from existing awards.
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We have no program, plan or practice of granting equity awards
that coincide with the release by the Company of material non-public
information.
Retirement Benefits
Currently, we do not provide any company-sponsored retirement
benefits or deferred compensation programs to any employee, including the named
executive officers (other than a mandatory state pension scheme in which all of
our employees in China participate) because it is not customary to provide such
benefits and programs in China.
Perquisites
Historically, we have provided our named executive officers
with minimal perquisites and other personal benefits that we believe are
reasonable, such as company car-related benefits. We do not view perquisites as
a significant element of compensation, but do believe they can be useful in
attracting, motivating and retaining the executive talent for which we
compete.
Summary Compensation Table Fiscal Years Ended December 31,
2010, 2009 and 2008
The following table sets forth information concerning all cash
and non-cash compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to the named persons for
services rendered in all capacities during the noted periods. No other executive
officer received total annual salary and bonus compensation in excess of
$100,000.
Name and Principal Position
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Year
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Salary
($)
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Bonus
($)
|
Stock
Awards
($)
|
Option
Awards
($)
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All Other
Compensation
($)
|
Total
($)
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Chao Ming Zhao,
Chief Executive Officer
(1)
|
2010
2009
2008
|
177,630
184,046
148,208
|
133,146
43,803
34,377
|
-
-
-
|
428,968
-
154,954
|
-
-
-
|
739,744
227,849
337,539
|
Y. Tristan Kuo,
Chief Financial Officer
(2)
|
2010
2009
2008
|
223,168
227,095
179,805
|
56,217
37,996
20,582
|
-
-
-
|
919,157
-
101,055
|
13,268
9,229
-
|
1,211,810
274,320
301,442
|
Stanley Lau, President
(3)
|
2010
|
17,522
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
17,522
|
(1)
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Chao Ming Zhao has served as our Chief Executive Officer
since June 1, 2008 and has also served as the Chief Financial Officer of
our subsidiary Shandong Taibang since September 2003. He served as our
Chief Financial Officer from November 2006 until June 1, 2008. The option
awards in 2008 represents options granted to Mr. Zhao, in accordance with
his employment agreement with the Company, to purchase 115,000 shares in
May, 2008. The option awards in 2010 represents options granted to Mr.
Zhao, along with the Companys Board of Directors, other executives and
certain other employees, to purchase 40,000 shares in July, 2010 as
described in the section Option of footnote 15 in the accompanying
financial statements.
|
|
|
(2)
|
Y. Tristan Kuo has served as our Chief Financial Officer
since June 1, 2008 and has served as the Vice President - Finance since
September 2007. The option awards in 2008 represents options granted to
Mr. Kuo, in accordance with his employment agreement with the Company, to
purchase 75,000 shares in May, 2008 as described in the section Option
of footnote 15 in the accompanying financial statements. On January 7,
2010, our board of directors granted Mr. Kuo options to purchase 50,000
shares of our common stock under the 2008 Plan, in accordance with his
employment agreement with the Company. The option awards in 2010
represents options granted to Mr. Kuo, along with the Companys Board of
Directors, other executives and certain other employees, to purchase
35,000 shares in July, 2010 as described in the section Option of
footnote 15 in the accompanying financial statements.
|
|
|
(3)
|
Stanley Lau has served as our President since December 1,
2010.
|
Summary of Employment Agreements and Material Terms
Pursuant to an employment agreement, as consideration for his
services as our Chief Financial Officer and as a director, Chao Ming Zhao
received a monthly salary of HK$50,000 (approximately $6,430), plus a guaranteed
bonus of HK$50,000 (approximately $6,430), payable on December 31 of each year.
On May 9, 2008, we entered into a new employment agreement with Mr. Zhao,
pursuant to which we agreed to pay him an annual salary of RMB1,060,000
(approximately $160,802) per annum, as consideration for performance of his
duties as Chief Executive Officer. We also agreed to pay Mr. Zhao an annual
bonus equal to one months salary and Mr. Zhao may be eligible to receive
additional bonus compensation as may be awarded by our board of directors at
their sole discretion. We also agreed to grant to Mr. Zhao a ten-year nonstatutory stock option under the 2008 Plan,
for the purchase of 115,000 shares of our common stock, at an exercise price of
$4.00 per share. The stock option immediately vested.
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Pursuant to the terms of Mr. Y. Tristan Kuos employment
agreement, dated May 9, 2008, we agreed to pay Mr. Kuo an annual salary of
RMB1,320,000 (approximately $200,244), as consideration for performance of his
duties as Chief Financial Officer. We also agreed to pay Mr. Kuo an annual bonus
equal to one months salary and Mr. Kuo may be eligible to receive additional
bonus compensation as may be awarded by our board of directors at their sole
discretion. We also agreed to grant to Mr. Kuo a ten-year nonstatutory stock
option under the 2008 Plan, for the purchase of 75,000 shares of our common
stock, at an exercise price of $4.00 per share. The stock option immediately
vested. In addition, we were obligated to grant Mr. Kuo, within a month of our
listing on NASDAQ, NYSE or AMEX, an option to purchase 50,000 shares of our
common stock pursuant to the 2008 Plan immediately vesting and exercisable at
the fair market value of the shares on the grant date. On January 7, 2010, our
board of directors granted Mr. Kuo options to purchase 50,000 shares of our
common stock under the 2008 Plan. The options have a ten-year term and are
exercisable at an exercise price of $12.60, which was the fair market value of
our common stock on the date of the grant.
Pursuant to the terms of Mr. Stanley Laus employment
agreement, dated December 1, 2010, we agreed to pay Mr. Lau an annual salary of
RMB 1,300,000 (approximately $197,210), as consideration for performance of his
duties as President. We also agreed to grant to Mr. Lau a ten-year nonstatutory
stock option under the 2008 Plan, for the purchase of 25,000 shares of our
common stock, at an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the
Companys common stock on the date of the grant and will vest on a quarterly
basis over twelve months, with the first portion vesting on May 1, 2011.of $4.00
per share. The Company is obligated to review Mr. Lau at the end of each fiscal
year for the next five years, and to award him an annual discretionary bonus in
the form of an additional option to purchase 50,000 shares of the Company's
common stock under the Plan, which option will have an exercise price equal to
the fair market value of the Companys common stock on the date, and will vest
quarterly in equal portions over 12 months, with the first portion vesting on
March 31, 2011. The Company is also obligated to review Mr. Lau at the end of
each fiscal year for the next five years, and to award him an annual
discretionary bonus in the form of 10,000 restricted shares of the Companys
common stock under the Plan, which if granted, will vest in equal portions on a
quarterly basis, with the first portion vesting on March 31
st
of the
year immediately following the year that such bonus is granted.
Other than noted above and necessary social benefits required
by the PRC government, which are defined in the employment agreements, we
currently do not provide other benefits to our named executive officers at this
time.
Grants of Plan-Based Awards
The following table sets forth information regarding equity
grants to named executive officers during the fiscal year ended December 31,
2010.
Name
|
Grant Date
|
All other option
awards: Number
of
securities underlying
options
(#)
|
Exercise or base
price of
option
awards
($/Sh)
|
Grant date
fair value
of
stock and
option awards
|
Chao Ming Zhao
|
July 11, 2010
|
40,000
|
$12.26
|
428,968
|
Y. Tristan Kuo
|
July 11, 2010
|
35,000
|
$12.26
|
375,347
|
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year End
The following table sets forth the equity awards outstanding at
December 31, 2010 for each of our named executive officers.
Name
|
OPTION AWARDS
|
Number of
securities
underlying
unexercised
options
(#)
exercisable
|
Number of
securities
underlying
unexercised
options
(#) unexercisable
|
Equity incentive plan
awards:
number of
securities underlying
unexercised
unearned options
(#)
|
Option
exercise
price
($)
|
Option
expiration date
|
Chao Ming Zhao
|
115,000
|
-
|
-
|
4.00
|
June 1, 2018
|
Y. Tristan Kuo
|
75,000
|
-
|
-
|
4.00
|
June 1, 2018
|
Y. Tristan Kuo
|
50,000
|
-
|
-
|
12.60
|
January 1, 2020
|
Chao Ming Zhao
|
3,333
|
36,667
|
-
|
12.26
|
July 11, 2020
|
Y. Tristan Kuo
|
2,917
|
32,083
|
-
|
12.26
|
July 11, 2020
|
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We use the Black-Scholes option pricing model to measure the
fair value of stock options. The determination of the fair value of stock-based
compensation awards on the date of grant using an option-pricing model is
affected by our stock price as well as assumptions regarding a number of complex
and subjective variables, including the expected volatility of our stock price
over the term of the awards, actual and projected employee stock option exercise
behaviors, risk-free interest rate and expected dividends.
Option Exercises and Stock Vested
No options to purchase our capital stock were exercised by any
of our named executive officers, nor was any restricted stock held by such
executive officers vested during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010.
Pension Benefits
No named executive officers received or held pension benefits
during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010.
Nonqualified Deferred Compensation
No nonqualified deferred compensation was offered or issued to
any named executive officer during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010.
Potential Payments upon Termination or Change in
Control
Our named executive officers are not entitled to severance
payments upon the termination of their employment agreements or following a
change in control.
Compensation of Directors
The following table sets forth the total compensation earned by
our directors during fiscal year ended December 31, 2010:
Name
|
Fees earned or
paid in cash
($)
|
Stock awards
($)
|
Option awards
($)
|
All other
compensation
($)
|
Total
($)
|
Siu Ling Chan
(1)
|
101,428
|
-
|
-
|
|
101,428
|
Sean Shao
(2)
|
24,000
|
-
|
428,968
|
-
|
452,968
|
Tong Jun Lin
(3)
|
18,000
|
-
|
428,968
|
|
446,968
|
Xiangmin Cui
(4)
|
16,500
|
-
|
612,758
|
|
629,258
|
Lin Ling Li
(5)
|
98,312
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
98,312
|
Chong Yang Li
|
3,116
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
3,116
|
(1)
|
On July 19, 2006, we entered into a director employment
agreement with Ms. Siu Ling Chan, pursuant to which she receives a monthly
salary of HK$50,000 (approximately $6,430), plus a guaranteed bonus of
HK$50,000 (approximately $6,430) payable on December 31 of each year, as
consideration for her services as a director.
|
|
|
(2)
|
On July 24, 2008, we entered into an independent director
agreement with Mr. Sean Shao, pursuant to which we agreed to pay Mr. Shao
an annual salary of $24,000 as compensation for the services to be
provided by him as an independent director and head of our Audit
Committee. In addition, we granted to Mr. Shao an option to purchase
20,000 shares of our common stock, with an exercise price of $4.00 per
share. The option awards in 2010 represents options granted to Mr. Shao,
along with the Companys other directors, executives and certain other
employees, to purchase 40,000 shares in July, 2010 as described in the
section Option of footnote 15 in the accompanying financial
statements.
|
|
|
(3)
|
On July 24, 2008, we entered into an independent director
agreement with Dr. Tong Jun Lin, pursuant to which we agreed to pay Dr.
Lin an annual salary of $18,000 as compensation for the services to be
provided by his as an independent director. In addition, we granted to Dr.
Lin an option to purchase 20,000 shares of our common stock, with an
exercise price of $4.00 per share. The option awards in 2010 represents
options granted to Mr. Lin, along with the Companys other directors,
executives and certain other employees, to purchase 40,000 shares in July,
2010 as described in the section Option of footnote 15 in the
accompanying financial statements.
|
|
|
(4)
|
On February 4, 2010, we entered into an independent
director agreement with Dr. Xiangmin Cui, pursuant to which we agreed to
pay Dr. Cui an annual salary of $18,000 as compensation for the services
to be provided by him as an independent director. In addition, we granted
to Dr. Cui an option to purchase 20,000 shares of our common stock, with
an exercise price of $10.66. 10,000 shares vested on August 4, 2010 and
the remaining 10,000 shares vested on February 4, 2011. The option awards
in 2010 represents options granted to Mr. Cui, along with the Companys
other directors, executives and certain other employees, to purchase
40,000 shares in July, 2010 as described in the section Option of
footnote 15 in the accompanying financial
statements.
|
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(5)
|
On July 19, 2006, we entered into a director employment
agreement with Ms. Lin Ling Li, pursuant to which she received a monthly
salary of HK$50,000 (approximately $6,430), plus a guaranteed bonus of
HK$50,000 (approximately $6,430) payable on December 31 of each year, as
consideration for her services as a director. Ms. Lin elected not to stand
for re-election at our 2010 Annual Shareholders Meeting held on December
17, 2010 and was replaced by Mr. Chong Yang Li at such
time.
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All directors receive reimbursements from us for expenses which
are necessarily and reasonably incurred by them for providing services to us or
in the performance of their duties. Our directors who are also our employees
receive compensation in the form of salaries, housing allowances, employee
insurance and benefits in kind. Our executive directors do not receive any
compensation in addition to their salaries in their capacity as directors or
other remunerations as members of our management team. However, we do pay their
expenses related to attending board meetings and participating in board
functions.
Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider
Participation
Mr. Sean Shao, Dr. Xiangmin Cui, and Dr. Tong Jun Lin served on
the Compensation Committee during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010. None
of them was an employee, an officer, or former officer of the Company. No member
of the Compensation Committee had any relationship with us requiring disclosure
under Item 404 of SEC Regulation S-K during the fiscal year ended December 31,
2010. None of our executive officers has served on the board of directors or
compensation committee (or other committee serving an equivalent function) of
any other entity, one of whose executive officers served on our Board or
Compensation Committee.
Compensation Committee Report
The Compensation Committee of the Company has reviewed and
discussed the Compensation Discussion and Analysis required by Item 402(b) of
Regulation S-K with management. Based on such review and discussions, the
Compensation Committee recommended to the Board that the Compensation Discussion
and Analysis be included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
/s/ Compensation Committee
Dr. Xiangmin Cui, Chair Sean
Shao Dr. Tong Jun Lin
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND
MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.
The following table sets forth information regarding beneficial
ownership of our common stock as of March 14, 2011 (i) by each person who is
known by us to beneficially own more than 5% of our common stock; (ii) by each
of our officers and directors; and (iii) by all of our officers and directors as
a group. Unless otherwise specified, the address of each of the persons set
forth below is in care of the Company, No. 14 East Hushan Road, Tai'an City,
Shandong 271000, Peoples Republic of China.
Name and Address of Beneficial Owner
|
Office, If Any
|
Title of Class
|
Amount and Nature
of Beneficial
Ownership
(1)
|
Percent
of
Class
(2)
|
Officers and Directors
|
|
Siu Ling Chan
|
Chairwoman of the Board
|
Common Stock
|
5,515,957
(3)
|
22.5%
|
Chao Ming Zhao
|
Chief Executive Officer
|
Common Stock
|
940,120
(4)
|
3.8%
|
Stanley Lau
|
President
|
Common Stock
|
-
|
-
|
Y. Tristan Kuo
|
Chief Financial Officer
|
Common Stock
|
127,917
(5)
|
0.5%
|
Sean Shao
|
Director
|
Common Stock
|
23,333
(6)
|
0.1%
|
Xiangmin Cui
|
Director
|
Common Stock
|
23,333
(6)
|
0.1%
|
Tong Jun Lin
|
Director
|
Common Stock
|
23,333
(6)
|
0.1%
|
Chong Yang Li
|
Director
|
Common Stock
|
-
|
|
All officers and directors as a group
(8 persons named above)
|
|
Common Stock
|
6,653,993
|
27.2%
|
56
5% Security Holders
|
Siu Ling Chan
|
Chairwoman of the Board
|
Common Stock
|
5,515,957
(3)
|
22.5%
|
Lin Ling Li
|
|
Common Stock
|
4,592,624
(7)
|
19.0%
|
IDG-Accel China Growth Fund II LP.
|
|
Common Stock
|
1,700,132
|
7.0%
|
Patrick J. McGoven
|
|
Common Stock
|
1,839,174
(8)
|
7.6%
|
Quan Zhou
|
|
Common Stock
|
1,839,174
(8)
|
7.6%
|
Essence International Investment LTD
|
|
Common Stock
|
2,112,500
|
8.0%
|
Lixin Tian
|
|
Common Stock
|
2,112,500
(9)
|
8.0%
|
Warburg Pincus Private Equity X, L.P.
|
|
Common Stock
|
4,820,000
(10)
|
19.8%
|
Charles R. Keye
|
|
Common Stock
|
4,820,000
(10)
|
19.8%
|
Joseph P. Landy
|
|
Common Stock
|
4,820,000
(10)
|
19.8%
|
* Less than 1%
(1)
|
Beneficial Ownership is determined in accordance with the
rules of the SEC and generally includes voting or investment power with
respect to securities. Each of the beneficial owners listed above has
direct ownership of and sole voting power and investment power with
respect to our common stock.
|
|
|
(2)
|
As of March 14, 2011, a total of 24,351,125 shares of our
common stock are considered to be outstanding pursuant to SEC Rule 13d-
3(d)(1). For each Beneficial Owner above, any securities that are
exercisable or convertible within 60 days have been included in the
denominator.
|
|
|
(3)
|
Includes 150,000 shares underlying a ten-year
nonstatutory stock option granted under the 2008 Plan, exercisable at
$4.00 per share, and 3,333 shares out of the 40,000 shares underlying a
ten-year nonstatutory stock option granted under the 2008 Plan,
exercisable at $12.26 per share, which will vest in equal portions on a
quarterly basis over a three-year period, with the first portion vested
and exercisable on October 11, 2010.
|
|
|
(4)
|
Includes 115,000 shares underlying a ten-year
nonstatutory stock option granted under the 2008 Plan, exercisable at
$4.00 per share, and 3,333 shares out of the 40,000 shares underlying a
ten-year nonstatutory stock option granted under the 2008 Plan,
exercisable at $12.26 per share, which will vest in equal portions on a
quarterly basis over a three-year period, with the first portion vested
and exercisable on October 11, 2010.
|
|
|
(5)
|
Includes 75,000 shares, exercisable at $4.00 per share,
and 50,000 shares, exercisable at $12.60 per share, underlying a ten-year
nonstatutory stock option granted under the 2008 Plan, and 2,917 shares
out of the 35,000 shares underlying a ten-year nonstatutory stock option
granted under the 2008 Plan, exercisable at $12.26 per share, which will
vest in equal portions on a quarterly basis over a three-year period, with
the first portion vested and exercisable on October 11, 2010.
|
|
|
(6)
|
Represents shares underlying an option to purchase 20,000
shares of our common stock, with an exercise price of $4.00 per share, and
3,333 shares out of the 40,000 shares underlying a ten-year nonstatutory
stock option granted under the 2008 Plan, exercisable at $12.26 per share,
which will vest in equal portions on a quarterly basis over a three-year
period, with the first portion vested and exercisable on October 11,
2010.
|
|
|
(7)
|
Represents shares underlying an option to purchase 50,000
shares of our common stock, with an exercise price of $4.00 per share
underlying a ten-year nonstatutory stock option granted under the 2008
Plan.
|
|
|
(8)
|
Represents 1,700,132 shares held by IDG-Accel China
Growth Fund II LP., or IDG Fund, and 139,042 shares held by IDG-Accel
China Investors II L.P., or IDG Investors. Patrick J. McGoven and Quan
Zhou are directors and executive officers of IDG-Accel China Growth Fund
GP II Associates Ltd., which is the ultimate general partner of IDG Fund
and IDG Investors. Patrick J. McGoven and Quan Zhou may be deemed to have
shared voting and dispositive power with respect to the securities of the
Company held by IDG Fund and IDG Investors. Each of Patrick J. McGoven and
Quan Zhou disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities of the Company
held by IDG Fund and IDG Investors.
|
|
|
(9)
|
Represents (i) 1,875,000 shares issuable upon conversion
of 3.8% convertible notes issued in our 2009 financing and (ii) 937,500
shares issuable upon the exercise of three-year warrants to purchase
common stock at an exercise price of $4.80 per share held by Essence
International Investment LTD. The general partner of Essence International
Investment LTD is DT Capital Management Limited, which is controlled by
Lixin Tian.
|
|
|
(10)
|
Represents 4,670,580 shares held by Warburg Pincus
Private Equity X, L.P., or WP X, and 149,420 shares held by Warburg Pincus
X Partners, L.P., or WPP X. Messrs. Charles R. Kaye and Joseph P. Landy,
each a Managing General Partner of Warburg Pincus & Co. and
Co-President and Managing Member of Warburg Pincus LLC. Messrs Charles R.
Kaye and Joseph P. Landy may be deemed to have shared voting and
dispositive power with respect to the securities of the Company held by WP
X and WPP X.
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Changes in Control
We are aware of no arrangements which if consummated may result
in a change of control of our Company
Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation
Plans
The following table includes the information as of December 31,
2010 for each category of our equity compensation plan:
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Plan category
|
Number of securities
to be
issued upon
exercise of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights
(a)
|
Weighted-average
exercise price of
outstanding
options,
warrants
and rights
(b)
|
Number of securities
remaining
available for
future issuance under
equity
compensation
plans (excluding securities
reflected in column (a))
(c)
|
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Equity compensation plans not approved by security
holders
(1)
|
1,975,350
|
$8.21
|
2,961,500
|
Total
|
1,975,350
|
$8.21
|
2,961,500
|
(1)
|
Effective May 9, 2008, our board of directors adopted the
2008 Plan. The 2008 Plan provides for grants of stock options, stock
appreciation rights, performance units, restricted stock, restricted stock
units and performance shares. A total of five million (5,000,000) shares
of our common stock may be issued pursuant to the 2008 Plan. The exercise
price per share for the shares to be issued pursuant to an exercise of a
stock option will be no less than the fair market value per share on the
grant date, except that, in the case of an incentive stock option granted
to a person who holds more than 10% of the total combined voting power of
all classes of our stock or any of our subsidiaries, the exercise price
will be no less than 110% of the fair market value per share on the grant
date. No more than an aggregate of 500,000 shares (or for awards
denominated in cash, the fair market value of 5,000,000 shares on the
grant date) may be subject to awards under the 2008 Plan to any individual
participant in any one fiscal year. No awards may be granted under the
2008 Plan after May 9, 2018, except that any award granted before then may
extend beyond that date.
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ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND
DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE.
Transactions with Related Persons
The following includes a summary of transactions since the
beginning of the 2009 fiscal year, or any currently proposed transaction, in
which we were or are to be a participant and the amount involved exceeded or
exceeds $120,000 and in which any related person had or will have a direct or
indirect material interest (other than compensation described under Item 11,
Executive Compensation). We believe the terms obtained or consideration that
we paid or received, as applicable, in connection with the transactions
described below were comparable to terms available or the amounts that would be
paid or received, as applicable, in arms-length transactions.
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Guizhou Taibang provides processing services for Guizhou Eakan Co., Ltd.
(Guizhou Eakan), the affiliate of one of the Guizhou Taibangs
noncontrolling interests holders. The Companys total processing services
income from Guizhou Eakan amounted to $499,128 and $705,018 for the years
ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. In addition, Guizhou Taibang
made sales to Guizhou Eakan, amounting to $521,306, for the year ended
December 31, 2010. As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, accounts receivable due
from Guizhou Eakan amounted to $212,611 and $222,617, respectively. The
outstanding balance as of December 31, 2010 was settled in cash in January
2011.
-
On April 6, 2009, Logic Express entered into an agreement with Shandong
Institute, the noncontrolling interest holders in Shandong Taibang, pursuant
to which, Shandong Institute would provide an advance to assist Logic
Expresss purchase of 90% Dalin's equity interests. Under the
terms of the agreement, Shandong Institute agreed to provide advance of
approximately $3,652,500 then (RMB25,000,000), representing 12.86% of the Companys purchase
consideration in Dalin to the Company for one year, bearing interest equal to
the higher of a proportionate share of the net income of Dalin during the year
ended December 31, 2009 or 6% per annum. On April 12, 2010, the Company fully
paid the advance from Shandong Institute and the interest of approximately
$1.3 million, which was less than the Companys previous estimate by
approximately $0.9 million. The Company recorded the difference between the
previous estimate and actual payment in other income of the consolidated
statement of income for the year ended December 31, 2010.
-
Guizhou Taibang has payables to Guizhou Eakan Investing Corp., amounting to
approximately $2,195,123 (RMB14,470,160). Guizhou Eakan Investing Corp. is one
of the noncontrolling interest holders of the Guizhou Taibang. The Company
borrowed this interest free advance for working capital purpose for Guizhou
Taibang. The balance is due on demand.
-
Guizhou Taibang has payables to Guizhou Jiean, a noncontrolling interest
holder of Guizhou Taibang, amounting to approximately $997,017 (RMB
6,569,840). In 2007, Guizhou Taibang received additional contributions from
Guizhou Jiean of approximately $962,853 then (RMB 6,569,840) to maintain Jiean equity interest in Guizhou
Taibang at 9%. However, due to a legal dispute among shareholders over raising
additional capital as discussed in the legal proceeding section (see note 20),
the money may be returned to Jiean. During the second quarter of 2010, Jiean
requested that Guizhou Taibang register its 1.8 million shares of additional
capital infusion with the local Administration for Industry and Commerce,
pursuant to the equity purchase agreement, and such registration was approved
by the majority shareholders of Guizhou Taibang in a shareholders meeting held
in the second quarter of 2010. However, the Board of Directors of the Company
is withholding its required ratification of the shareholders approval of
Jieans request until the outcome of the ongoing litigations. If the Company
decided to ratify the approval, Dalins ownership in Guizhou Taibang will be
diluted from 54% to 52.54% and Guizhou Jiean will be entitled to receive its
pro rata share of Guizhou Taibangs profits from the prior 2 years.
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Except as set forth in our discussion above, none of our
directors, director nominees or executive officers has been involved in any
transactions with us or any of our directors, executive officers, affiliates or
associates which are required to be disclosed pursuant to the rules and
regulations of the SEC.
Policies and Procedures for Review, Approval or Ratification
of Transactions with Related Persons
On July 27, 2009, our board of directors adopted the China
Biologic Products, Inc. Related Party Transactions Policy and Procedures, or the
Policy. Under the Policy, all Interested Transactions with Related Parties are
subject to approval or ratification in accordance with the procedures set forth
below. There were no related party transactions since the beginning of the
fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 for which our Policy did not require review,
approval or ratification, or where our Policy was not followed.
The Policy defines an Interested Transaction is any
transaction, arrangement or relationship or series of similar transactions,
arrangements or relationships (including any indebtedness or guarantee of
indebtedness) in which (1) the aggregate amount involved will or may be expected
to exceed $100,000 in any calendar year, (2) the Company is a participant, and
(3) any Related Party has or will have a direct or indirect interest (other than
solely as a result of being a director or a less than 10 percent beneficial
owner of another entity). A Related Party is defined as any (a) person who is
or was (since the beginning of the last fiscal year for which the Company has
filed a Form 10-K and proxy statement, even if they do not presently serve in
that role) an executive officer, director or nominee for election as a director,
(b) greater than 5 percent beneficial owner of our common stock, or (c)
immediate family member of any of the foregoing.
Procedures
Under the Policy, the Governance and Nominating Committee shall
review the material facts of all Interested Transactions that require the
Committees approval and either approve or disapprove of the entry into the
Interested Transaction, subject to the exceptions described below. If advance
Committee approval of an Interested Transaction is not feasible, then the
Interested Transaction shall be considered and, if the Committee determines it
to be appropriate, ratified at the Committees next regularly scheduled meeting.
In determining whether to approve or ratify an Interested Transaction, the
Governance and Nominating Committee will take into account, among other factors
it deems appropriate, whether the Interested Transaction is on terms no less
favorable than terms generally available to an unaffiliated third-party under
the same or similar circumstances and the extent of the Related Partys interest
in the transaction.
The Governance and Nominating Committee has reviewed the
Interested Transactions described below in Standing Pre-Approval for Certain
Interested Transactions and determined that each of the Interested Transactions
described therein shall be deemed to be pre-approved or ratified (as applicable)
by the Governance and Nominating Committee under the terms of the Policy. In
addition, the board of directors has delegated to the Chair of the Governance
and Nominating Committee the authority to pre-approve or ratify (as applicable)
any Interested Transaction with a Related Party in which the aggregate amount
involved is expected to be less than $250,000. In connection with each regularly
scheduled meeting of the Governance and Nominating Committee, a summary of each
new Interested Transaction deemed pre-approved pursuant to paragraph (3) or (4)
under Standing Pre- Approval for Certain Interested Transactions below and
each new Interested Transaction preapproved by the Chair in accordance shall be
provided to the Committee for its review.
Under the Policy, no director shall participate in any
discussion or approval of an Interested Transaction for which he or she is a
Related Party, except that the director shall provide all material information
concerning the Interested Transaction to the Governance and Nominating
Committee.
If an Interested Transaction will be ongoing, the Governance
and Nominating Committee may establish guidelines for our management to follow
in its ongoing dealings with the Related Party. Thereafter, the Governance and
Nominating Committee, on at least an annual basis, shall review and assess
ongoing relationships with the Related Party to see that they are in compliance
with the Committees guidelines and that the Interested Transaction remains
appropriate.
Standing Pre-Approval for Certain Interested
Transactions
The Governance and Nominating Committee has reviewed the types
of Interested Transactions described below and determined that each of the
following Interested Transactions shall be deemed to be pre-approved by the
Committee, even if the aggregate amount involved will exceed $100,000.
1.
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Employment of Executive Officers.
Any employment
by the Company of an executive officer if (a) the related compensation is
required to be reported in our proxy statement under Item 402 of the SECs
compensation disclosure requirements; or (b) the executive officer is not
an immediate family member of another executive officer or director of the
Company, the related compensation would be reported in our proxy statement
under Item 402 of the SECs compensation disclosure requirements if
the executive officer was a named executive officer, and
the Companys Compensation Committee approved (or recommended that the
Board approve) such compensation.
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2.
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Director Compensation.
Any compensation paid to a
director if the compensation is required to be reported in our proxy
statement under Item 402 of the SECs compensation disclosure
requirements;
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Certain Transactions with other Companies.
Any
transaction with another company at which a Related Partys only
relationship is as an employee (other than an executive officer), director
or beneficial owner of less than 10% of that companys shares, if the
aggregate amount involved does not exceed the greater of $1,000,000, or 2
percent of that companys total annual revenues;
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Certain Company Charitable Contributions.
Any
charitable contribution, grant or endowment by the Company to a charitable
organization, foundation or university at which a Related Partys only
relationship is as an employee (other than an executive officer) or a
director, if the aggregate amount involved does not exceed the lesser of
$1,000,000, or 2 percent of the charitable organizations total annual
receipts;
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Transactions Where All Shareholders Receive
Proportional Benefits.
Any transaction where the Related Partys
interest arises solely from the ownership of our common stock and all
holders of our common stock received the same benefit on a
pro rata
basis (
e
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g
. dividends).
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6.
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Transactions Involving Competitive Bids.
Any
transaction involving a Related Party where the rates or charges involved
are determined by competitive bids.
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Regulated Transactions.
Any transaction with a
Related Party involving the rendering of services as a common or contract
carrier, or public utility, at rates or charges fixed in conformity with
law or governmental authority.
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Certain Banking-Related Services.
Any transaction
with a Related Party involving services as a bank depositary of funds,
transfer agent, registrar, trustee under a trust indenture, or similar
services.
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Director Independence
Each of Mr. Sean Shao, Dr. Xiangmin Cui, Dr. Tong Jun Lin and
Prof. Liu serves on our board as independent directors as defined by the
applicable rules of the SEC and NASDAQ.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES.
Independent Auditors Fees
Our independent accountants for the audit of our annual
financial statements and audit of internal control over financial reporting for
our fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 was KPMG. Our independent accountants
for the audit of our annual financial statements for our fiscal year ended
December 31, 2009 was Frazer Frost, LLP ("Frazer Frost", Successor Entity of
Moore Stephens Wurth Frazer and Torbet, LLP). The following table shows the fees
paid and to be paid by us to KPMG and Frazer Frost.
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Year Ended December 31,
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2010
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2009
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Audit Fees
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$
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1,008,256
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$
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420,000
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Audit-Related Fees
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Tax Fees
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41,550
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17,000
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All other Fees
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18,000
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48,000
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Audit Fees were for professional services rendered for the
audit of our companys annual financial statements, the review of quarterly
financial statements and the preparation of statutory and regulatory filings. We
paid Frazer Frost $420,000 and $450,000 for the financial statements audit and
quarterly financial statements reviews in 2009 and 2010, respectively. Tax fees
paid by us to Frazer Frost of $17,000 and $41,500 were for tax services in 2009
and 2010, respectively. All Other Fees consisted of other fees billed for
services provided by Frazer Frost.
For 2010, the audit fee payable by us to KPMG of $558,256 is for the audit of
our 2010 annual financial statements.
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Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures
Under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, all audit and non-audit
services performed by our auditors must be approved in advance by our board of
directors to assure that such services do not impair the auditors independence
from us. In accordance with its policies and procedures, our board of directors
pre-approved the audit service performed by KPMG for our financial statements as
of and for the year ended December 31, 2010.
PART IV
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES.
Financial Statements and Schedules
The financial statements are set forth under Item 8 of this
annual report on Form 10-K. Financial statement schedules have been omitted
since they are either not required, not applicable, or the information is
otherwise included.
Exhibit List
The following exhibits are filed as part of this report or
incorporated by reference:
Exhibit No.
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Description
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2.1
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Share Exchange Agreement
between the Company, Logic Express Limited and the selling stockholders
signatory thereto, dated as of July 18, 2006 (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 2 of the registration statement on Form SB-2, filed by the Company
on September 5, 2007)
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3.1
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Certificate of Incorporation of
the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the registration
statement on Form SB-2, filed by the Company on September 5, 2007)
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3.2
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Amended and
Restated By-Laws, adopted on March 31, 2009
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4.1
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Form of Registration Rights
Agreement, dated June 5, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of
the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company on June 5, 2009).
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4.2
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Form of 3.8% Convertible Senior
Secured Note due 2011 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of the
Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company on June 5, 2009).
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4.3
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Form of Warrant (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 4.3 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the
Company on June 5, 2009)
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10.1
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China Biologic Products, Inc.
2008 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of
the current report on Form 8-K, filed by the Company on May 13, 2008)
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10.2
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Form of Stock Option Award
Agreement of China Biologic Products, Inc. (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.5 of the current report on Form 8-K, filed by the Company on
May 13, 2008)
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10.3
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Group Secondment Agreement,
dated October 28, 2002, between Shandong Taibang Biological Products Co.,
Ltd. and the Shandong Institute (English Translation) (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the registration statement on Form SB-2/A,
filed by the Company on December 3, 2007)
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10.4
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Amended and Restated Joint
Venture Agreement, between Logic Express Limited and the Shandong
Institute, dated as of March 12, 2006 (English Translation) (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the registration statement on Form SB-2,
filed by the Company on September 5, 2007)
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10.5
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Letter of Intent for Equity
Transfer, between Logic Express Limited and the Shandong Institute, dated
as of June 10, 2006 (English Translation) (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.3 of the registration statement on Form SB-2, filed by the
Company on September 5, 2007)
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10.6
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Joint Venture and Cooperation
Agreement between Mr. Fan Qingchun, Shandong Taibang Biological Products
Co., Ltd. and Shaanxi Power Construction Corporation, dated September 12,
2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the current report on
Form 8-K, filed by the Company on October 16, 2008)
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10.7
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Agreement on Equity Transfer,
Acquisition, Joint Venture and Cooperation, among Shandong Taibang
Biological Products Co., Ltd., Shaanxi Power Construction Corporation and
Mr. Fan Qingchun, dated September 12, 2008 (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.3 of the current report on Form 8-K, filed by the Company on
October 16, 2008)
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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10.8
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(Shareholder) Agreement among
Shandong Taibang Biological Products Co., Ltd., Logic Express Limited and
Biological Institute, dated September 12, 2008 (incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10.4 of the current report on Form 8-K, filed by the Company on
October 16, 2008)
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10.9
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Equity Transfer Agreement, dated September 26,
2008, among Logic Express Limited, Chongqing Dalin Biologic Technologies
Co., Ltd. and certain shareholders of Chongqing Dalin Biologic
Technologies Co., Ltd. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the
current report on Form 8-K, filed by the Company on October 2, 2008)
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10.10
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Equity Transfer Agreement,
between Shandong Taibang Biological Products Co., Ltd. and Mr. Fan
Qingchun, dated October 10, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.1 of the current report on Form 8-K, filed by the Company on October
16, 2008)
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10.11
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Supplemental Agreement, dated November 3, 2008,
among Logic Express Limited, Fan Shaowen, as representative of the
shareholders of Chongqing Dalin Biologic Technologies Co., Ltd. and
Chongqing Dalin Biologic Technologies Co., Ltd. (English Translation)
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the current report on Form
8-K, filed by the Company on November 7, 2008)
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10.12
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Second Supplemental Agreement,
dated November 14, 2008, among Logic Express Limited, Fan Shaowen as
representative of the shareholders of Chongqing Dalin Biologic
Technologies Co., Ltd. and Chongqing Dalin Biologic Technologies Co., Ltd.
(English Translation) (incorporated by reference to exhibit 10.3 of the
current report on Form 8-K, filed by the Company on November 20, 2008)
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10.13
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Amended Equity Transfer Agreement, dated
December 12, 2008, among Logic Express Limited, Chongqing Dalin Biologic
Technologies Co., Ltd., and certain shareholders of Chongqing Dalin
Biologic Technologies Co., Ltd. (English Translation) (incorporated by
reference to exhibit 10.4 of the current report on Form 8-K, filed by the
Company on December 18, 2008)
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10.14
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English Translation of the
Equity Transfer and Entrustment Agreement, dated April 6, 2009, among
Logic Express, Shandong Taibang Biological Products Co., Ltd. and the
Shandong Institute of Biological Products (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.6 of the current report on Form 8-K filed by the Company on
April 13, 2009)
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10.15
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Raw Plasma Supply Agreement, between Shandong
Taibang Biological Products Co., Ltd. and Qi He Plasma Collection Station,
dated as of December 30, 2005 (English Translation) (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the registration statement on Form SB-2,
filed by the Company on September 5, 2007)
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10.16
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Raw Plasma Supply Agreement,
between Shandong Taibang Biological Products Co., Ltd. and the Xia Jin
Plasma Collection Station, dated as of December 30, 2005 (English
Translation) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of the
registration statement on Form SB-2, filed by the Company on September 5,
2007)
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10.17
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Raw Plasma Supply Agreement, between Shandong
Taibang and the Zhang Qiu Plasma Collection Station, dated as of December
30, 2005 (English Translation) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6
of the registration statement on Form SB-2, filed by the Company on
September 5, 2007)
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10.18
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Plasma Processing Agreement,
between Shandong Taibang Biological Products Co., Ltd. and Qi He An Tai
Plasma Collection Co., Ltd., dated as of January 2, 1007 (English
Translation) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 of the
registration statement on Form SB-2/A, filed by the Company on December 3,
2007)
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10.19
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Plasma Processing Agreement, between Shandong
Taibang Biological Products Co., Ltd. and the Xia Jin An Tai Plasma
Collection Co., Ltd., dated as of January 2, 2007 (English Translation)
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 of the registration statement
on Form SB-2/A, filed by the Company on December 3, 2007)
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10.20
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Plasma Processing Agreement,
between Shandong Taibang Biological Products Co., Ltd. and the Zhang Qiu
An Tai Plasma Collection Co., Ltd., dated as of January 2, 2007 (English
Translation) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 of the
registration statement on Form SB-2/A, filed by the Company on December 3,
2007)
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10.21
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Raw Plasma Supply Agreement, between Shandong
Taibang Biological Products Co., Ltd. and Liao Cheng Tiantan Plasma
Collection Co. Ltd., dated as of November 1, 2007 (English Translation)
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 of the registration statement
on Form SB-2/A, filed by the Company on December 28, 2007)
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10.22
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Asset Purchase Agreement,
between Xia Jin An Tai Plasma Collection Co., Ltd. and Xia Jin County
Plasma Collection Station, dated as of October 20, 2006 (English
Translation) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 of the
registration statement on Form SB-2/A, filed by the Company on December 3,
2007)
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10.23
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Asset Purchase Agreement, between Liao Cheng An
Tai Plasma Collection Co., Ltd. and Yang Gu County Plasma Collection
Station, dated as of November 3, 2006 (English Translation) (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.16 of the registration statement
on Form SB-2/A, filed by the Company on December 3, 2007)
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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10.24
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Asset Purchase Agreement, between Qi He An Tai
Plasma Collection Co., Ltd. and Qi He County Plasma Collection Station,
dated as of November 9, 2006 (English Translation) (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.14 of the registration statement on Form SB-2/A,
filed by the Company on December 3, 2007)
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10.25
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Asset Purchase Agreement,
between He Ze An Tai Plasma Collection Co., Ltd and Yun Cheng County
Plasma Collection Station, dated as of December 15, 2006 (English
Translation) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 of the
registration statement on Form SB-2/A, filed by the Company on December 3,
2007)
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10.26
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Asset Purchase Agreement, between Zhang Qiu An
Tai Plasma Collection Co., Ltd. and Zhang Qiu Plasma Collection Station,
dated as of December 31, 2006 (English Translation) (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.12 of the registration statement on Form SB-2/A,
filed by the Company on December 3, 2007)
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10.27
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Asset Purchase Agreement,
between Guang Xi Huan Jiang Missile Plasma Collection Co., Ltd. and Huan
Jiang Maonan Autonomous County Plasma Collection Station, dated as of
April 24, 2007 (English Translation) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.13 of the registration statement on Form SB-2/A, filed by the Company
on December 3, 2007)
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10.28
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Asset Purchase Agreement, between Fang Cheng
Plasma Collection Co., Ltd. and Fang Cheng Plasma Company, dated as of
April 30, 2007 (English Translation) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.21 of the registration statement on Form SB-2/A, filed by the Company
on December 3, 2007)
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10.29
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Asset Purchase Agreement,
between Guang Xi Huan Jiang Missile Plasma Collection Co., Ltd. and Huan
Jiang Maonan Autonomous County Plasma Collection Station, dated as of
August 5, 2007 (English Translation) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.13 of the registration statement on Form SB-2/A, filed by the Company
on December 3, 2007)
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10.30
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Trademark Licensing Agreement, dated as of
February 27, 2007 (English Translation) (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.17 of the registration statement on Form SB-2/A, filed by the
Company on December 3, 2007)
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10.31
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Loan Agreement, dated as of
November 30, 2006, among Shandong Taibang and the Shandong Institute and
Logic Express (English Translation) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.18 of the registration statement on Form SB-2/A, filed by the Company
on December 3, 2007)
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10.32
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Supplementary Agreement, dated as of September
1, 2007, among Shandong Taibang Biological Products Co., Ltd., the
Shandong Institute and Logic Express Limited (English Translation)
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 of the registration statement
on Form SB-2/A, filed by the Company on December 3, 2007)
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10.33
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Form of Bank of Communications
Loan Contract, among Shandong Taibang and the Taian Branch of the Bank of
Communications (English Translation) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.20 of the registration statement on Form SB-2/A, filed by the Company
on December 3, 2007)
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10.34
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China Bank of Communications Loan Contract,
dated October 28, 2008, between Shandong Taibang Biological Products Co.
Ltd. and Bank of Communications, Taian Branch (English Translation)
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the current report on Form
8-K, filed by the Company on November 3, 2008)
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10.35
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Loan Agreement between Shandong
Taibang Biological Products Co., Ltd. and Bank Of China, dated January 8,
2009 (English Translation) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of
the current report on Form 8-K, filed by the Company on January 13, 2009)
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10.36
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Employment Agreement, between Y. Tristan Kuo
and China Biologic Products, Inc., dated May 9, 2008 (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the current report on Form 8-K, filed by the
Company on May 13, 2008)
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10.37
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Employment Agreement, between
Chao Ming Zhao and China Biologic Products, Inc., dated May 9, 2008
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the current report on Form
8-K, filed by the Company on May 13, 2008)
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10.38
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Form of Directors Employment Agreement of
China Biologic (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 of the
registration statement on Form SB-2, filed by the Company on September 5,
2007)
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10.39
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Form of Independent Director
Agreement of China Biologic Products, Inc. (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.1 of the current report on Form 8-K, filed by the Company on
July 30, 2008)
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10.40
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Form of Indemnity
Agreement of China Biologic Products, Inc. (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.2 of the current report on Form 8-K, filed by the
Company on July 30, 2008)
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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10.41
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Form of Guarantee and Pledge
Agreement, dated June 10, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2
of the current report on Form 8-K filed by the Company on June 5, 2009).
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10.42
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Form of Indemnification Agreement, dated June
10, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the current report
on Form 8-K filed by the Company on June 5, 2009).
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14
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Code of Ethics (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 14 of the annual report on Form 10-KSB, filed by the
Company on March 28, 2008)
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21*
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Subsidiaries of the Company
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23.1*
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Consent of KPMG, an independent registered public accounting firm.
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23.2*
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Consent of Frazer
Frost, LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm
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31.1*
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Certifications of Chief
Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002.
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31.2*
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Certifications of Chief Financial Officer
Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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32.1*
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Certification of Chief
Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002.
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32.2*
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer
Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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*Filed herewith.
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant caused this Report on Form 10-K to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereto duly authorized individual.
Date: March 31, 2011
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CHINA BIOLOGIC PRODUCTS, INC.
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By:
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/s/
Chao Ming Zhao
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Chao Ming Zhao
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Chief Executive Officer
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By:
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/s/
Yu-Yun Tristan Kuo
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Yu-Yun Tristan Kuo
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Chief Financial Officer
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In accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this
report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Signature
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Date
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/s/ Chao Ming Zhao
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Chief Executive Officer
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March 31, 2011
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Chao Ming Zhao
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(Principal Executive Officer)
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/s/ Yu-Yun Tristan
Kuo
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Chief Financial Officer
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March 31, 2011
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Yu-Yun Tristan Kuo
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(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
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/s/ Siu Ling Chan
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Chairwoman of the Board
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March 31, 2011
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Siu Ling Chan
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/s/ Sean Shao
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Director
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March 31, 2011
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Sean Shao
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/s/ Xiangmin Cui
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Director
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March 31, 2011
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Xiangmin Cui
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/s/ Tong Jun Lin
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Director
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March 31, 2011
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Tong Jun Lin
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/s/ Chong Yang Li
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Director
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March 31, 2011
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Chong Yang Li
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/s/ Bing Li
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Director
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March 31, 2011
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Bing Li
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/s/ Wenfang Liu
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Director
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Wenfang Liu
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CHINA BIOLOGIC PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONTENTS
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Page
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Reports of Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firms
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F-1 - F-2
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Consolidated Balance Sheets
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F-3
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Consolidated Statements of Income
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F-4
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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders Equity and
Comprehensive Income
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F-5
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Consolidated Statements of Cash
Flows
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F-6
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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F-8 - F-32
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Board of Directors and Stockholders
China Biologic Products, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet
of China Biologic Products, Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December
31, 2010, and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders
equity and comprehensive income, and cash flows for the year then ended. These
consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Companys
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated
financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of
the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards
require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about
whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit
includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and
disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well
as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements
referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
position of China Biologic Products, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31,
2010, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the year then
ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), China Biologic
Products, Inc.s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31,
2010, based on criteria established in
Internal Control Integrated
Framework
issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the
Treadway Commission (COSO), and our report dated March 31, 2011 expressed an
adverse opinion on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over
financial reporting.
As discussed in Note 20 to the consolidated financial
statements, the Companys subsidiary, Guizhou Taibang Biological Products Co.,
Ltd. ("Guizhou Taibang") is a defendant in a lawsuit brought by certain
potential investors with respect to Guizhou Taibangs failure to register their
capital contributions in Guizhou Taibang with the local Administration for
Industry and Commerce.
/s/KPMG
Hong Kong, China
March 31, 2011
F-1
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
China Biologic Products, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets
of China Biologic Products, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2009 and
2008, and the related consolidated statements of income and other comprehensive
income, changes in equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the two-year
period ended December 31, 2009. China Biologic Products, Inc.s management is
responsible for these financial statements. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of
the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards
require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about
whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The company
is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its
internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of
internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit
procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of
expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the companys internal control
over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also
includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and
disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles
used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the
overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements
referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
position of China Biologic Products, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31,
2009 and 2008, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of
the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2009 in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
/s/ Frazer Frost, LLP (Successor Entity of Moore Stephens
Wurth Frazer and Torbet, LLP, see Form 8-K filed on January 7, 2010)
Brea, California
March 23, 2010, except for the effects on the consolidated financial statements
of the restatement described in Note 2, as to which the date is March 31, 2011
F-2
CHINA BIOLOGIC PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ASSETS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current Assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash
equivalents
|
$
|
64,941,368
|
|
$
|
53,843,951
|
|
Accounts receivable, net of allowance
for doubtful accounts
|
|
9,922,111
|
|
|
1,767,076
|
|
Accounts receivable - a
related party
|
|
212,611
|
|
|
222,617
|
|
Inventories
|
|
52,300,447
|
|
|
35,132,724
|
|
Other receivables
|
|
2,727,110
|
|
|
2,186,441
|
|
Prepayments and prepaid expenses
|
|
855,338
|
|
|
1,299,125
|
|
Deferred tax assets
|
|
1,860,753
|
|
|
1,053,771
|
|
Total Current Assets
|
|
132,819,738
|
|
|
95,505,705
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, plant and equipment, net
|
|
39,511,731
|
|
|
28,873,413
|
|
Intangible assets, net
|
|
14,559,020
|
|
|
17,200,512
|
|
Land use rights, net
|
|
4,701,450
|
|
|
3,979,810
|
|
Prepayments
and deposits for property, plant and equipment
|
|
4,254,423
|
|
|
3,223,960
|
|
Goodwill
|
|
17,778,231
|
|
|
17,200,728
|
|
Equity method investment
|
|
7,297,201
|
|
|
6,627,355
|
|
Total Assets
|
$
|
220,921,794
|
|
$
|
172,611,483
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Short-term bank loans
|
$
|
3,034,000
|
|
$
|
4,401,000
|
|
Short term loans - noncontrolling interest
|
|
-
|
|
|
3,652,500
|
|
Accounts payable
|
|
4,392,772
|
|
|
3,750,441
|
|
Due to related party
|
|
3,192,140
|
|
|
3,086,940
|
|
Other payables and accrued expenses
|
|
21,606,730
|
|
|
21,516,116
|
|
Accrued interest - noncontrolling interest
|
|
-
|
|
|
2,068,526
|
|
Advance from customers
|
|
3,560,018
|
|
|
3,868,577
|
|
Income tax payable
|
|
6,659,805
|
|
|
7,479,279
|
|
Other taxes payable
|
|
2,146,868
|
|
|
1,294,800
|
|
Convertible notes
|
|
1,196,233
|
|
|
89,760
|
|
Derivative liabilities - embedded conversion
option in convertible notes
|
|
14,561,661
|
|
|
19,960,145
|
|
Derivative liabilities -
warrants
|
|
11,095,592
|
|
|
12,701,262
|
|
Total Current Liabilities
|
|
71,445,819
|
|
|
83,869,346
|
|
Other payable
|
|
333,008
|
|
|
323,687
|
|
Deferred tax liabilities
|
|
4,098,834
|
|
|
4,275,295
|
|
Total
Liabilities
|
|
75,877,661
|
|
|
88,468,328
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stockholders Equity
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock: par value $.0001; 100,000,000 shares
authorized; 24,351,126 and 23,056,442 shares issued and outstanding at
December 31, 2010 and 2009,
|
|
2,435
|
|
|
2,305
|
|
Additional paid-in
capital
|
|
35,435,139
|
|
|
21,270,601
|
|
Retained earnings
|
|
55,739,101
|
|
|
24,196,218
|
|
Accumulated other
comprehensive income
|
|
8,023,121
|
|
|
4,227,537
|
|
Total stockholders
equity attributable to China Biologic Products, Inc.
|
|
99,199,796
|
|
|
49,696,661
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Noncontrolling interest
|
|
45,844,337
|
|
|
34,446,494
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Stockholders
Equity
|
|
145,044,133
|
|
|
84,143,155
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commitments and contingencies
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Liabilities and
Stockholders Equity
|
$
|
220,921,794
|
|
$
|
172,611,483
|
|
F-3
See accompanying notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
CHINA BIOLOGIC PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
|
|
For the Years Ended
|
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sales
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
External customers
|
$
|
138,674,983
|
|
$
|
118,293,137
|
|
Related party
|
|
1,020,434
|
|
|
705,018
|
|
Total sales
|
|
139,695,417
|
|
|
118,998,155
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost of sales
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
External customers
|
|
36,793,775
|
|
|
32,544,743
|
|
Related party
|
|
157,374
|
|
|
77,165
|
|
Cost of sales
|
|
36,951,149
|
|
|
32,621,908
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross profit
|
|
102,744,268
|
|
|
86,376,247
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling expenses
|
|
7,372,348
|
|
|
3,529,242
|
|
General and administrative expenses
|
|
23,510,566
|
|
|
19,807,123
|
|
Research and development expenses
|
|
2,336,126
|
|
|
1,662,690
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from operations
|
|
69,525,228
|
|
|
61,377,192
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other expenses/(income)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity in income of equity method investee
|
|
(1,070,241
|
)
|
|
(566,984
|
)
|
Change in fair value of derivative liabilities
|
|
3,233,288
|
|
|
28,915,328
|
|
Interest expense, net
|
|
1,930,165
|
|
|
3,930,249
|
|
Other (income)/expense, net
|
|
(169,043
|
)
|
|
261,252
|
|
Total other expenses, net
|
|
3,924,169
|
|
|
32,539,845
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings before income tax expense
|
|
65,601,059
|
|
|
28,837,347
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income tax expense
|
|
13,608,755
|
|
|
10,013,563
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income
|
|
51,992,304
|
|
|
18,823,784
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less: Net income attributable to the
noncontrolling interest
|
|
20,449,421
|
|
|
16,615,658
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income attributable to China
Biologic Products, Inc.
|
|
31,542,883
|
|
|
2,208,126
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings per share
:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
|
$
|
1.34
|
|
$
|
0.10
|
|
Diluted
|
$
|
1.30
|
|
$
|
0.10
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average shares used in
computation
:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
|
|
23,586,506
|
|
|
21,754,911
|
|
Diluted
|
|
24,176,432
|
|
|
21,949,638
|
|
See accompanying notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
F-4
CHINA BIOLOGIC PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY AND
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated other
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock
|
|
|
Additional
|
|
|
Retained
|
|
|
comprehensive
|
|
|
Noncontrolling
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Par value
|
|
|
paid-in capital
|
|
|
earnings
|
|
|
income
|
|
|
interest
|
|
|
Total equity
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance as of January 1, 2009
|
|
21,434,942
|
|
$
|
2,143
|
|
$
|
10,700,032
|
|
$
|
22,382,054
|
|
$
|
4,159,298
|
|
$
|
4,805,381
|
|
$
|
42,048,908
|
|
Cumulative effect of reclassification of 2006
Warrants (see Note 14)
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
(600,289
|
)
|
|
(393,962
|
)
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
(994,251
|
)
|
Balance as of January 1, 2009
(reclassified)
|
|
21,434,942
|
|
$
|
2,143
|
|
$
|
10,099,743
|
|
$
|
21,988,092
|
|
$
|
4,159,298
|
|
$
|
4,805,381
|
|
$
|
41,054,657
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
2,208,126
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
16,615,658
|
|
|
18,823,784
|
|
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net
of nil income taxes
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
68,239
|
|
|
455,788
|
|
|
524,027
|
|
Comprehensive income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
19,347,811
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dividends declared by
subsidiaries to noncontrolling interest
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
(8,955,392
|
)
|
|
(8,955,392
|
)
|
Acquisition of Dalin
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
21,525,059
|
|
|
21,525,059
|
|
Stock compensation
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
62,281
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
62,281
|
|
Common stock issued in connection with:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
- Exercise of
warrants
|
|
1,284,000
|
|
|
128
|
|
|
8,571,281
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
8,571,409
|
|
- Exercise of stock options
|
|
87,500
|
|
|
9
|
|
|
349,991
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
350,000
|
|
- Conversion of
convertible notes
|
|
250,000
|
|
|
25
|
|
|
2,187,305
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
2,187,330
|
|
Balance as of December 31, 2009
|
|
23,056,442
|
|
$
|
2,305
|
|
$
|
21,270,601
|
|
$
|
24,196,218
|
|
$
|
4,227,537
|
|
$
|
34,446,494
|
|
$
|
84,143,155
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
31,542,883
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
20,449,421
|
|
|
51,992,304
|
|
Foreign currency translation
adjustments, net of nil income taxes
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
3,795,584
|
|
|
1,381,931
|
|
|
5,177,515
|
|
Comprehensive income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
57,169,819
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dividend declared by subsidiaries to
noncontrolling interest
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
(10,446,179
|
)
|
|
(10,446,179
|
)
|
Acquisition of noncontrolling
interests
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
12,670
|
|
|
12,670
|
|
Stock compensation
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
2,341,783
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
2,341,783
|
|
Common stock issued in
connection with:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
- Exercise of warrants
|
|
294,019
|
|
|
30
|
|
|
4,278,160
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
4,278,190
|
|
- Exercise of
stock options
|
|
37,130
|
|
|
4
|
|
|
97,596
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
97,600
|
|
- Conversion of convertible
notes
|
|
963,535
|
|
|
96
|
|
|
7,446,999
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
7,447,095
|
|
Balance as of December 31,
2010
|
|
24,351,126
|
|
$
|
2,435
|
|
$
|
35,435,139
|
|
$
|
55,739,101
|
|
$
|
8,023,121
|
|
$
|
45,844,337
|
|
$
|
145,044,133
|
|
See accompanying notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
F-5
CHINA BIOLOGIC PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
|
|
2010
|
|
|
2009
|
|
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING
ACTIVITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income
|
$
|
51,992,304
|
|
$
|
18,823,784
|
|
Adjustments to
reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation
|
|
3,607,184
|
|
|
2,709,623
|
|
Amortization
|
|
3,566,269
|
|
|
3,358,532
|
|
Loss
on sale of property, plant and equipment
|
|
120,224
|
|
|
224,548
|
|
Reversal of allowance for doubtful accounts, net
|
|
(57,624
|
)
|
|
(13,089
|
)
|
Provision for doubtful accounts - other receivables and prepayments
|
|
475,346
|
|
|
280,796
|
|
Write-down of obsolete inventories
|
|
451,761
|
|
|
519,333
|
|
Deferred tax benefit, net
|
|
(1,101,171
|
)
|
|
(1,552,661
|
)
|
Stock compensation
|
|
2,341,783
|
|
|
62,281
|
|
Change in fair value of derivative liabilities
|
|
3,233,288
|
|
|
28,915,328
|
|
Amortization of deferred note issuance cost
|
|
258,753
|
|
|
247,199
|
|
Amortization of discount on convertible notes
|
|
1,590,740
|
|
|
100,253
|
|
Equity in income of equity method investee
|
|
(1,070,241
|
)
|
|
(566,984
|
)
|
Change in operating
assets and liabilities, net of acquisition in Dalin:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts receivable third parties
|
|
(7,837,681
|
)
|
|
(1,707,714
|
)
|
Accounts receivable - related party
|
|
17,158
|
|
|
197,284
|
|
Other receivables
|
|
182,686
|
|
|
(1,744,794
|
)
|
Inventories
|
|
(16,026,215
|
)
|
|
(12,456,975
|
)
|
Prepayments and prepaid expenses
|
|
(91,307
|
)
|
|
(248,794
|
)
|
Accounts payable
|
|
505,407
|
|
|
(58,467
|
)
|
Other payables and accrued expenses
|
|
(596,938
|
)
|
|
7,058,773
|
|
Accrued interest - noncontrolling interest shareholders
|
|
(2,086,010
|
)
|
|
2,068,526
|
|
Advance from customers
|
|
(429,497
|
)
|
|
274,768
|
|
Income tax payable
|
|
(1,046,906
|
)
|
|
2,943,767
|
|
Other taxes payable
|
|
787,913
|
|
|
865,670
|
|
Net cash provided by operating activities
|
|
38,787,226
|
|
|
50,300,987
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dividends received
|
|
-
|
|
|
384,087
|
|
Acquisition of a subsidiary, net of
cash acquired
|
|
(4,063,325
|
)
|
|
1,573,079
|
|
Acquisition of equity
method investment
|
|
-
|
|
|
(3,225,420
|
)
|
Purchase of property, plant and
equipment
|
|
(10,313,432
|
)
|
|
(3,522,768
|
)
|
Purchase of intangible
assets and land use right
|
|
(1,474,718
|
)
|
|
(2,106,203
|
)
|
Proceeds from sale of property, plant
and equipment
|
|
-
|
|
|
36,771
|
|
Net cash used in investing
activities
|
|
(15,851,475
|
)
|
|
(6,860,454
|
)
|
See accompanying notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
F-6
CHINA BIOLOGIC PRODUCTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
|
|
2010
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING
ACTIVITIES:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from warrants exercised
|
|
1,232,482
|
|
|
3,649,770
|
|
Proceeds from option
exercised
|
|
97,600
|
|
|
350,000
|
|
Proceeds from issuance of convertible
notes
|
|
-
|
|
|
8,967,516
|
|
Repayments of former
shareholders loan in a subsidiary
|
|
-
|
|
|
(2,841,302
|
)
|
Proceeds from short term bank loans
|
|
5,917,600
|
|
|
13,536,688
|
|
Repayment of short term
bank loans
|
|
(7,397,000
|
)
|
|
(18,355,572
|
)
|
Repayment of loan from noncontrolling
interest holder
|
|
(3,683,373
|
)
|
|
(772,803
|
)
|
Dividends paid by
subsidiaries to noncontrolling interest shareholders
|
|
(10,446,179
|
)
|
|
(2,969,372
|
)
|
Net cash (used)/provided by financing
activities
|
|
(14,278,870
|
)
|
|
1,564,925
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
EFFECT OF FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH
|
|
2,440,536
|
|
|
23,877
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NET INCREASE IN CASH
|
|
11,097,417
|
|
|
45,029,335
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
|
|
53,843,951
|
|
|
8,814,616
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
|
$
|
64,941,368
|
|
$
|
53,843,951
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental cash flow information
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash paid for income
taxes
|
$
|
15,756,832
|
|
$
|
8,021,981
|
|
Cash paid for interest expense (net of
capitalized interest)
|
$
|
810,643
|
|
$
|
1,131,271
|
|
Noncash investing and
financing activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reclassification
of warrant liability to paid-in capital upon warrants conversion
|
$
|
3,045,611
|
|
$
|
4,921,639
|
|
Convertible notes conversion
|
$
|
7,191,763
|
|
$
|
2,187,330
|
|
Distribution paid
by offsetting accounts receivable - related party
|
$
|
-
|
|
$
|
944,036
|
|
Distribution paid in exchange of noncontrolling interest
shareholders loan
|
$
|
-
|
|
$
|
3,665,250
|
|
Distribution paid
by offsetting loan and interest due from holder of noncontrolling interest
|
$
|
-
|
|
$
|
4,647,924
|
|
Net assets acquired with prepayments made in prior periods
|
$
|
-
|
|
$
|
14,250,492
|
|
Net assets
acquired with unpaid investment
|
$
|
-
|
|
$
|
2,850,098
|
|
Transfer from prepayments and deposits to property, plant and equipment
|
$
|
1,078,348
|
|
$
|
2,296,113
|
|
Land use right
acquired with prepayments made in prior periods
|
$
|
-
|
|
$
|
146,610
|
|
See accompanying notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
F-7
CHINA BIOLOGIC PRODUCTS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009
NOTE 1 ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND AND PRINCIPAL
ACTIVITIES
A. Reorganization and Principal Activities
China Biologic Products, Inc. (the Company or CBP, formerly
known as GRC Holdings, Inc.) was originally incorporated in the State of Texas
in 1989. On July 19, 2006, the Company and its principle shareholders entered
into a share exchange agreement (the Exchange Agreement) with Logic Express
Ltd. (Logic Express), a privately held investment holding company incorporated
on January 6, 2006 under the laws of the British Virgin Islands, and all the
shareholders of Logic Express (the Logic Express Shareholders). Pursuant to
the terms of the Exchange Agreement, the Logic Express Shareholders transferred
to the Company all of their shares in exchange for 18,484,715 shares of the
Companys common shares (the Share Exchange). As a result of the Share
Exchange, Logic Express became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company and the
Logic Express Shareholders received approximately 96.1% of the Companys issued
and outstanding common shares. Immediately prior to the date of the Share
Exchange, the Company was a publicly listed shell entity with no operations and,
Logic Express, through its 82.76% owned subsidiary, Shandong Taibang Biological
Products Co. Ltd. (Shandong Taibang), was engaged in the research,
development, commercialization, manufacture and sale of human blood products
primarily in the Peoples Republic of China ( the PRC or China). The Share
Exchange was accounted for as a reverse recapitalization, equivalent to the
issuance of stock by Logic Express for the net monetary assets of the Company
accompanied by a recapitalization. After consummation of the Share Exchange, the
Company converted into a Delaware corporation and changed its name to China
Biologic Products, Inc. on January 10, 2007.
The Company is a biopharmaceutical company and, through its PRC
subsidiaries, is principally engaged in the research, development, manufacturing
and sales of plasma-based pharmaceutical products in PRC. The PRC subsidiaries
own plasma stations to purchase and collect plasma from individual donors for a
fee. The plasma is processed into finished goods after passing through a series
of fractionating processes. All of the Companys products are prescription
medicines which require government approval on the quality before the products
are sold to customers. The Company primarily sells its products to hospitals and
inoculation centers directly or through distributors in the PRC.
On September 26, 2008, the Company, through Logic Express,
entered in an equity purchase agreement with Guiyang Dalin Biologic Technologies
Co. Ltd. (Dalin, formerly known as Chongqing Dalin Biologic Technologies Co.
Ltd.), an investment holding company, and certain equity owners of Dalin, to
acquire 90% equity interest of Dalin. The purchase consideration for the 90%
equity interest in Dalin was RMB 194,400,000 (or approximately $28,479,600) in
cash (See Note 17).
Dalin holds 54% equity interest in Guiyang Qianfeng Biological
Products Co., Ltd. (Qianfeng), which changed its name to Guizhou Taibang
Biological Products Co., Ltd. (Guizhou Taibang) on December 30, 2010. Qianfeng
is one of the largest plasma-based biopharmaceutical companies in China and is
the only manufacturer currently operating in Guizhou Province. Qianfeng is in
compliance with the Good Manufacturing Practices certified by State Food and
Drug Administration (SFDA) for the manufacturing, sale and distribution of
Human Albumin, Human Immunoglobulin, Human Intravenous Immunoglobulin, Human
Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin, Human Tetanus Immunoglobulin and Human Rabies Immune
Globulin.
The Company completed the acquisition of 90% equity interests
in Dalin in Janurary, 2009. On December 28, 2009, the Companys 90% equity
interest in Dalin was transferred to Logic Management Consulting (China) Co.,
Ltd. (Logic China), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (see Note 17).
The Company established Logic China in December 2009, for the purpose of being
the holding company of the 90% equity interest in Dalin.
On August 5, 2010, Logic China established a wholly-owned
subsidiary, Logic Taibang Biological Institute (Beijing) (Logic Beijing), with
registered capital of $149,700 (RMB 1 million). Logic Beijing is principally
engaged in the research and development of plasma-based pharmaceutical products
and will coordinate the research and development activities of the Company and
its subsidiaries.
F-8
On January 13, 2010, Shandong Taibang acquired the remaining
20% equity interest in Fangcheng Plasma Company from the noncontrolling interest
holder (see Note 20). Since the additional purchase of 20%
equity interest did not result in a change of the Companys control over Fangcheng Plasma Company, this transaction was accounted for as an equity
transaction. After the acquisition, Fangcheng Plasma Company became a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Shandong Taibang.
On July 8, 2010, Logic China entered into an equity purchase
agreement with Shandong Taibang, to acquire 100% equity interest in Shandong
Taibang Medical Company (Taibang Medical), a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Shandong Taibang. The cash consideration of the 100% equity interest in Taibang
Medical was RMB 6,440,000 (approximately $947,327). The transaction was
completed on September 23, 2010. The purpose of this transaction is to
effectively acquire the 17.24% equity interest indirectly held by the
noncontrolling interest in Shandong Taibang, which will enable the Company to
consolidate its resources in the sales and marketing of Shandong Taibang and
Guizhou Taibangs products. This transaction was accounted for as an equity
transaction.
On November 11, 2010, the Company established Qianfeng
Biological Science Company (Qianfeng Biologic) for the purpose of research and
development of placenta based products. As of December 31, 2010, Qianfeng
Biologic, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Guizhou Taibang, had no
operations.
NOTE 2 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements of the
Company have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles in the United States of America (GAAP), and include the financial
statements of the Company and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany
balances and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in
conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting
period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant items
subject to such estimates and assumptions include the useful lives of fixed
assets; the allowance for doubtful accounts; the fair value determinations of
financial and equity instruments and stock compensation awards, assets acquired
and liabilities assumed in a business combination; the realizability of deferred
tax assets and inventories; the recoverability of goodwill, intangible asset,
land use right and property, plant and equipment; and accruals for income tax
uncertainties and other contingencies. The current economic environment has
increased the degree of uncertainty inherent in those estimates and assumptions.
Foreign Currency Translation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements of the
Company are reported in US dollar. The financial position and results of
operations of the Companys subsidiaries in the PRC are measured using the
Renminbi, the local and functional currency of these entities. Assets and
liabilities of the subsidiaries are translated at the prevailing exchange rate
in effect at each period end. Income statement accounts are translated at the
average rate of exchange during the period. Translation adjustments are included
in accumulated other comprehensive income in the consolidated statements of
stockholders equity and comprehensive income.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an
arrangement exists, delivery of the product has occurred, the sales price is
fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company
mainly sells human albumin and human immunoglobulin to hospitals, inoculation
centers and pharmaceutical distributors. The Company requires a contract or
purchase order which specify pricing, quantity and product specifications for
all sales. Delivery of the product occurs when the product is received by the
customer, which is when the risks and rewards of ownership have been
transferred. Delivery is evidenced by a signed customer acceptance form. Sales
are presented net of any discounts given to customers. For the year ended
December 31, 2009 and 2010, there were no significant sales return from the
customers.
F-9
Fair Value Measurements
The Company applies the provisions of ASC Subtopic 820-10,
Fair Value Measurements
, for fair value measurements of financial assets
and financial liabilities and for fair value measurements of nonfinancial items
that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements. ASC
Subtopic 820-10 also establishes a framework for measuring fair value and
expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The Company has included
these disclosures in Note 18 of the consolidated financial statements.
ASC Subtopic 820-10 defines fair value as the price that would
be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly
transaction between market participants at the measurement date. When
determining the fair value measurements for assets and liabilities required or
permitted to be recorded at fair value, the Company considers the principal or
most advantageous market in which it would transact and it considers assumptions
that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability.
ASC Subtopic 820-10 establishes a fair value hierarchy that
requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use
of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. ASC Subtopic 820-10
establishes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value. The
hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active
markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the
lowest priority to measurements involving significant unobservable inputs (Level
3 measurements). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:
-
Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for
identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at
the measurement date.
-
Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1
that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.
-
Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.
The level in the fair value hierarchy within which a fair value
measurement in its entirety falls is based on the lowest level input that is
significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and demand
deposits. The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original
maturities of three-month or less at the time of purchase to be cash
equivalents. As of December 31, 2010, the Company had cash maintained at banks
in the PRC, BVI, Hong Kong and the United States of $62,898,395, $1,376,822,
$64,205 and $103,894, respectively.
Accounts Receivable and Allowance For Doubtful Accounts
Accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and do
not bear interest. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for
estimated losses inherent in its accounts receivable portfolio. In establishing
the required allowance, management considers historical losses adjusted to take
into account current market conditions and the customers financial condition,
the amount of receivables in dispute, and the current receivables aging and
current payment patterns. The Company reviews its allowance for doubtful
accounts monthly. Past due balances are reviewed individually for
collectability. Account balances are charged off against the allowance after all
means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is
considered remote. The Company does not have any off-balance-sheet credit
exposure related to its customers.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is
determined using the weighted average method. Cost of work in progress and
finished goods comprise direct materials, direct production costs and an
allocation of production overheads based on normal operating capacity.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation
on property, plant and equipment is calculated on the straight-line method over
the estimated useful lives of the assets: Estimated useful lives of the assets
are as follows:
Buildings
|
30 years
|
Machinery and equipment
|
10 years
|
Furniture, fixtures, office
equipment and vehicles
|
5-10 years
|
F-10
Equity method investment
Investment in an investee in which the Company has the ability
to exercise significant influence, but does not have a controlling interest is
accounted for using the equity method. Significant influence is generally
presumed to exist when the Company has an ownership interest in the voting stock
between 20% and 50%, and other factors, such as representation on the board of
directors and participation in policy-making processes, are considered in
determining whether the equity method of accounting is appropriate. Under the
equity method of accounting, the Companys share of the investees results of
operations is included in other income (expense) in the Companys consolidated
statements of income. The Company recognizes a loss if it is determined that
other than temporary decline in the value of the investment exists.
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets are stated at cost less accumulated
amortization. Amortization expense is recognized on the straight-line basis over
the estimated useful lives, as the pattern in which the economic benefits of the
intangible assets are used up cannot be reliably determined. The estimated
useful live is the period over which the intangible asset is expected to
contribute directly or indirectly to the future cash flows of the Company. The
Company has no intangible assets with indefinite useful lives. Estimate useful
lives of the assets are as follows:
Permits and licenses
|
10 years
|
GMP Certificate
|
5.8 years
|
Long-term customer-relationship
|
4 years
|
Land use right
s
Land use rights represent the exclusive right to occupy and use
a piece of land in the PRC for a specified contractual term. Land use rights are
carried at cost, less accumulated amortization. Amortization is calculated using
the straight-line method over the lives of the rights ranging from 39 to 50
years.
Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of an acquisition
over the fair value of the net assets acquired. Goodwill is not amortized, but
is instead tested for impairment. Goodwill is reviewed for impairment annually
in accordance with the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 350,
Intangibles -
Goodwill and Other.
The goodwill impairment test is a two-step test. Under
the first step, the fair value of the reporting unit is compared with its
carrying value (including goodwill). If the fair value of the reporting unit is
less than its carrying value, an indication of goodwill impairment exists for
the reporting unit and the enterprise must perform step two of the impairment
test (measurement). Under step two, an impairment loss is recognized for any
excess of the carrying amount of the reporting units goodwill over the implied
fair value of that goodwill. The implied fair value of goodwill is determined by
allocating the fair value of the reporting unit in a manner similar to a
purchase price allocation and the residual fair value after this allocation is
the implied fair value of the reporting unit goodwill. Fair value of the
reporting unit is determined using a discounted cash flow analysis. If the fair
value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, step two does not need
to be performed.
The Company performs its annual impairment review of goodwill
at each December 31, and when a triggering event occurs between annual
impairment tests. No impairment of goodwill was recorded for the years ended
December 31, 2010 and 2009.
Research and Development Expenses
Research and development costs are expensed as incurred.
Research and development expenses for
the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 were $2,336,126 and $1,662,690,
respectively. These expenses include the costs of the Companys internal
research and development activities.
Product Liability
The Companys products are covered by two separate product
liability insurances each with coverages of approximately $2,934,000 (RMB
20,000,000) for the products sold by Shandong Taibang and Guizhou Taibang,
respectively. There were no product liability claims as of December 31, 2010 and
2009.
F-11
Income Taxes
Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability
method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax
consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement
carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax
bases and tax loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and
liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable
income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be
recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a
change in tax rates is recognized in the consolidated statements of income in
the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is provided
to reduce the amount of deferred tax assets if it is considered more likely than
not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.
The Company recognizes in the consolidated financial statements
the impact of a tax position, if that position is more likely than not of being
sustained upon examination, based on the technical merits of the position.
Recognized income tax positions are measured at the largest amount that is
greater than 50% likely of being realized. Changes in recognition or measurement
are reflected in the period in which the change in judgment occurs. The Company
records interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and
penalties in selling, general, and administrative expenses.
Stock-based Compensation
The Company measures the cost of employee services received in
exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value
of the award and recognizes the cost over the period during which an employee is
required to provide service in exchange for the award, which generally is the
vesting period.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
In accordance with Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets
Subsections of FASB ASC Subtopic 360-10, Property, Plant, and Equipment -
Overall, long-lived assets, such as property, plant and equipment, and purchased
intangible asset subject to amortization, are reviewed for impairment whenever
events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset
may not be recoverable. If circumstances require a long-lived asset or asset
group be tested for possible impairment, the Company first compares undiscounted
cash flows expected to be generated by that asset or asset group to its carrying
value. If the carrying value of the long-lived asset or asset group is not
recoverable on an undiscounted cash flow basis, an impairment is recognized to
the extent that the carrying value exceeds its fair value. Fair value is
determined through various valuation techniques including discounted cash flow
models, quoted market values and third-party independent appraisals, as
considered necessary. No impairment of long-lived assets was recognized for the
years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009.
Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income
attributable to the Company by the weighted average number of common shares
outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential
dilution that would occur upon the exercise of outstanding warrants, options and
the conversion of the convertible notes. Common share equivalents are excluded
from the computation of the diluted earnings per share when their effect would
be anti-dilutive.
Segment Reporting
The Company has one operating segment, which is the manufacture
and sales of human blood products. Substantially all of the Companys operations
and customers are located in the PRC, and therefore, no geographic information
is presented.
Contingencies
In the normal course of business, the Company is subject to
loss contingencies, such as legal proceedings and claims arising out of its
business, that cover a wide range of matters, including, among others,
government investigations and tax matters. An accrual for a loss contingency is
recognized when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount
of loss can be reasonably estimated.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In October 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update
(ASU) 2009-13, Revenue Recognition (Topic 605): Multiple-Deliverable Revenue
Arrangements (EITF Issue No. 08-1, Revenue Arrangements with Multiple
Deliverables). ASU 2009-13 amends FASB ASC Subtopic 605-25 to eliminate the
requirement that all undelivered elements have vendor specific objective
evidence of selling price (VSOE) or third party evidence of selling price
(TPE) before an entity can recognize the portion of an overall arrangement fee
that is attributable to items that already have been delivered. In the absence
of VSOE or TPE for one or more delivered or undelivered elements in a
multiple-element arrangement, entities will be required to estimate the selling
prices of those elements. The overall arrangement fee will be allocated to each
element (both delivered and undelivered items) based on their relative selling
prices, regardless of whether those selling prices are evidenced by VSOE or TPE
or are based on the entitys estimated selling price. Application of the
residual method of allocating an overall arrangement fee between delivered and
undelivered elements will no longer be permitted upon adoption of ASU 2009-13. Additionally, the new guidance will require entities to
disclose more information about their multiple-element revenue arrangements. ASU
2009-13 is effective prospectively for revenue arrangements entered into or
materially modified in fiscal years beginning on or after June 15, 2010. Early
adoption is permitted. Management is currently evaluating the potential impact,
if any, of adopting ASU 2009-13 on the Companys financial position and results
of operations.
F-12
NOTE 3 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Accounts receivable at December 31, 2010 and 2009 consisted of
the following:
|
|
December 31, 2010
|
|
|
December 31, 2009
|
|
Accounts receivable
|
$
|
11,160,751
|
|
$
|
3,022,031
|
|
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts
|
|
(1,238,640
|
)
|
|
(1,254,955
|
)
|
Total
|
$
|
9,922,111
|
|
$
|
1,767,076
|
|
The activities in the allowance for doubtful accounts for the
years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 are as follows:
|
|
December 31, 2010
|
|
|
December 31, 2009
|
|
Allowance for doubtful accounts at
beginning of year
|
$
|
1,254,955
|
|
$
|
1,268,052
|
|
Charged to bad debt expense
|
|
4,684
|
|
|
18,737
|
|
Recoveries of amounts previously
reserved
|
|
(62,308
|
)
|
|
(31,826
|
)
|
Foreign currency translation adjustment
|
|
41,309
|
|
|
(8
|
)
|
Allowance for doubtful accounts at
end of year
|
$
|
1,238,640
|
|
$
|
1,254,955
|
|
NOTE 4 INVENTORIES
Inventories at December 31, 2010 and 2009 consisted of the
following:
|
|
December 31, 2010
|
|
|
December 31, 2009
|
|
Raw materials
|
$
|
24,933,485
|
|
$
|
19,201,087
|
|
Work-in-process
|
|
15,262,139
|
|
|
8,407,319
|
|
Finished goods
|
|
12,104,823
|
|
|
7,524,318
|
|
Total
|
$
|
52,300,447
|
|
$
|
35,132,724
|
|
Raw materials mainly comprised the human blood plasma collected
from the Companys plasma stations. Work-in-process represented the intermediate
products in the process of production. Finished goods mainly comprised human
albumin, human immunoglobulin.
NOTE 5 OTHER RECEIVABLES
Other receivables at December 31, 2010 and 2009 consisted of
the following:
|
|
December 31, 2010
|
|
|
December 31, 2009
|
|
Advance to employees (1)
|
$
|
1,370,381
|
|
$
|
1,512,583
|
|
Dividends receivable (2)
|
|
653,477
|
|
|
-
|
|
Deposits
|
|
403,702
|
|
|
341,681
|
|
Others
|
|
299,550
|
|
|
332,177
|
|
Total
|
$
|
2,727,110
|
|
$
|
2,186,441
|
|
(1)
|
In 2009, 107 employees of the Company entered into
agreements with developers in two housing projects. According to these
agreements, the employees placed deposits equal to 80% of the purchase
price of the residential units in these two housing projects with
developers. To assist with their deposits, the Company entered into
separate agreements with the employees by providing advances to them for
an amount up to
50% of the purchase price of the residential units. The advances bear an
annual interest rate of 3.89%. As of December 31, 2010, these two housing
projects were still in construction stage. The Company expects the
employees to settle these advances in 2011.
|
|
|
(2)
|
Dividends receivable represented the dividend declared by
an equity method investment (see Note 9) during the year ended December
31, 2010.
|
F-13
NOTE 6 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment at December 31, 2010 and 2009
consisted of the following:
|
|
December 31, 2010
|
|
|
December 31, 2009
|
|
Buildings
|
$
|
23,259,180
|
|
$
|
12,901,205
|
|
Machinery and equipment
|
|
27,028,171
|
|
|
23,428,848
|
|
Furniture, fixtures, office
equipment and vehicles
|
|
5,441,115
|
|
|
3,862,385
|
|
Total property, plant and equipment,
gross
|
|
55,728,466
|
|
|
40,192,438
|
|
Accumulated depreciation
|
|
(17,434,512
|
)
|
|
(13,953,793
|
)
|
Total property, plant and equipment, net
|
|
38,293,954
|
|
|
26,238,645
|
|
Construction in progress
|
|
1,217,777
|
|
|
2,634,768
|
|
Property, plant and equipment, net
|
$
|
39,511,731
|
|
$
|
28,873,413
|
|
Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2010 and
2009 was $3,607,184 and $2,709,623, respectively. No interest was capitalized
into construction in progress for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009.
NOTE 7 INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET
Intangible assets at December 31, 2010 and 2009 consisted of
the following:
|
|
December 31, 2010
|
|
|
|
Weighted
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
average
|
|
|
Gross
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
|
|
|
|
amortization
|
|
|
carrying
|
|
|
Accumulated
|
|
|
carrying
|
|
|
|
period
|
|
|
amount
|
|
|
amortization
|
|
|
amount
|
|
Amortizing intangible assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Permits and
licenses
|
|
10 years
|
|
$
|
11,657,614
|
|
|
(2,483,386
|
)
|
|
9,174,228
|
|
GMP certificate
|
|
5.8 years
|
|
|
2,414,275
|
|
|
(821,015
|
)
|
|
1,593,260
|
|
Long-term
customer-relationship
|
|
4 years
|
|
|
7,189,853
|
|
|
(3,549,236
|
)
|
|
3,640,617
|
|
Others
|
|
|
|
|
218,093
|
|
|
(67,178
|
)
|
|
150,915
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
$
|
21,479,835
|
|
|
(6,920,815
|
)
|
|
14,559,020
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2009
|
|
|
|
Weighted
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
average
|
|
|
Gross
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
|
|
|
|
amortization
|
|
|
carrying
|
|
|
Accumulated
|
|
|
carrying
|
|
|
|
period
|
|
|
amount
|
|
|
Amortization
|
|
|
amount
|
|
Amortizing intangible assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Permits and
licenses
|
|
10 years
|
|
$
|
11,261,611
|
|
|
(1,305,157
|
)
|
|
9,956,454
|
|
GMP certificate
|
|
5.8 years
|
|
|
2,327,885
|
|
|
(401,661
|
)
|
|
1,926,224
|
|
Long-term
customer-relationship
|
|
4 years
|
|
|
6,941,170
|
|
|
(1,736,595
|
)
|
|
5,204,575
|
|
Others
|
|
|
|
|
148,244
|
|
|
(34,985
|
)
|
|
113,259
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
$
|
20,678,910
|
|
|
(3,478,398
|
)
|
|
17,200,512
|
|
Aggregate amortization expense for amortizing intangible assets
was $3,422,418 and $3,218,274, for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009,
respectively. Estimated amortization expenses for the next five years are
$3,413,890 in 2011, $3,403,918 in 2012, $1,582,957 in 2013, $1,492,704 in 2014,
and $1,160,168 in 2015.
F-14
NOTE 8 LAND USE RIGHTS, NET
At December 31, 2010 and 2009, land use rights represented:
|
|
December 31, 2010
|
|
|
December 31, 2009
|
|
Land use rights
|
$
|
5,091,592
|
|
$
|
4,163,140
|
|
Accumulated amortization
|
|
(390,142
|
)
|
|
(183,330
|
)
|
Land use rights, net
|
$
|
4,701,450
|
|
$
|
3,979,810
|
|
Aggregate amortization expense for amortizing land use right
was $143,851 and $140,258, for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009,
respectively.
NOTE 9 EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENT
The Companys equity method investment as of December 31, 2010
and 2009 represented 35% equity interest investment in Xian Huitian Blood
Products Co., Ltd. (Huitian).
In October 2008, Shandong Taibang entered into an equity
purchase agreement with one of the equity owners of Huitian (Seller) to
acquire 35% equity interest in Huitian, for cash consideration of $6,454,800 (or
RMB 44,000,000). In connection with this transaction, in October 2008, Logic
Express entered into an entrust agreement (the Entrust Agreement) with
Shandong Taibang and the noncontrolling interest holder of Shandong Taibang,
pursuant to which, Logic Express would pay the cash consideration of $6,502,901
to the Seller, and would bear the risks and benefits as a 35% equity owner in
Huitian. In addition, Logic Express would pay Shandong Taibang $18,204 (or RMB
120,000) per year as compensation for the administrative costs of its holding of
the 35% equity interest in Huitian on behalf of Logic Express. Such amount paid
and received is eliminated upon consolidation. Logic Express agreed to indemnify
the noncontrolling interest holder of Shandong Taibang for any loss arising from
the Entrust Agreement and has pledged the Companys equity interest in Shandong
Taibang as collateral against such loss.
The excess of cost over the Company's share of net assets of
equity method investees is $1,145,966 at December 31, 2010.
The unaudited
financial information for Huitian as of and for the years ended December 31,
2010 and 2009 is as follows:
|
|
December 31, 2010
|
|
|
December 31, 2009
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current assets
|
$
|
12,406,517
|
|
$
|
9,912,775
|
|
Non-current assets
|
|
10,312,678
|
|
|
10,195,357
|
|
Total assets
|
|
22,719,195
|
|
|
20,108,132
|
|
Current liabilities
|
|
4,825,668
|
|
|
4,031,033
|
|
Non-current liabilities
|
|
318,570
|
|
|
308,070
|
|
Total liabilities
|
|
5,144,238
|
|
|
4,339,103
|
|
Owners' equity
|
|
17,574,957
|
|
|
15,769,029
|
|
Total liabilities and
owners' equity
|
$
|
22,719,195
|
|
$
|
20,108,132
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Years Ended
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2010
|
|
|
December 31, 2009
|
|
Net sales
|
$
|
10,729,345
|
|
$
|
8,951,234
|
|
Earnings before income tax expense
|
|
3,694,582
|
|
|
2,100,164
|
|
Net income
|
|
3,057,831
|
|
|
1,619,951
|
|
Companys share of net income
|
$
|
1,070,241
|
|
$
|
566,984
|
|
NOTE 10 SHORT-TERM BANK LOANS
The Companys bank loans at December 31, 2010 and 2009
consisted of the following:
|
|
Maturity
|
|
|
Annual
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
Loans
|
|
date
|
|
|
interest rate
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Short-term bank loan, secured
|
|
June 1, 2010
|
|
|
5.40%
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
$
|
1,467,000
|
|
Short-term bank loan, unsecured
|
|
January 28, 2010
|
|
|
5.31%
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
2,934,000
|
|
Short-term bank loan, secured
|
|
March 21, 2011
|
|
|
5.84%
|
|
|
3,034,000
|
|
|
-
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
3,034,000
|
|
$
|
4,401,000
|
|
F-15
Interest expense totaling $291,725 and $1,098,939 was incurred
during the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
As of December 31, 2009, the secured short-term bank loan was
borrowed from the Bank of Communications, bore an annual interest rate of 5.40%,
and was pledged by the Companys buildings and land use right with a net
carrying amount of $1,238,010 and $433,793, respectively. The pledges were
released upon repayment of the loan. The unsecured short-term bank loan was
borrowed from the Bank of China and bore an annual interest rate of 5.31% .
As of December 31, 2010, the secured short-term bank loan was
borrowed from the Agricultural Bank of China and bears an annual interest rate
of 5.84% . The loan is secured by the Companys buildings with a net carrying
amount of $1,584,927. The Company did not have any revolving line of credit as
of December 31, 2010.
NOTE 11 OTHER PAYABLES AND ACCRUED EXPENSES
Other payables and accrued expenses at December 31, 2010 and
2009 consisted of the following:
|
|
December 31, 2010
|
|
|
December 31, 2009
|
|
Payables to potential investors (1)
|
$
|
7,634,430
|
|
$
|
8,613,272
|
|
Salaries and bonuses payable
|
|
4,588,641
|
|
|
4,725,374
|
|
Accruals for selling commission and
promotion fee
|
|
3,113,516
|
|
|
2,431,380
|
|
Payable for construction work
|
|
2,605,583
|
|
|
373,397
|
|
Investment payable (2)
|
|
71,496
|
|
|
2,195,365
|
|
Accruals for legal penalties (3)
|
|
857,899
|
|
|
451,006
|
|
Others
|
|
2,735,165
|
|
|
2,726,322
|
|
Total
|
$
|
21,606,730
|
|
$
|
21,516,116
|
|
(1)
|
The payables to potential investors comprise deposits
received from potential strategic investors of RMB 39,760,000 (or
$6,031,592) and RMB 50,960,000 (or $7,465,640) as of December 31, 2010 and
2009, respectively, and related interest on these deposits of $1,602,838
and $1,147,632 as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
|
|
|
|
In 2007, Guizhou Taibang received an aggregate amount of
RMB 50,960,000 (or $7,506,408) from certain potential strategic investors
in connection with their subscription to purchase shares in Guizhou
Taibang. The registration of the new investors as Guizhou Taibangs
shareholders and the related increase in registered capital of Guizhou
Taibang with the Administration for Industry and Commerce are pending due
to shareholders dispute as described in the legal proceeding section (see
Note 20). During the year ended December 31, 2010, the Company refunded
RMB 11,200,000 (or $978,842) to one of the potential investors.
|
|
|
(2)
|
As of December 31, 2009 and 2010, investment payable
represented the payable for the acquisition of Dalin.
|
|
|
(3)
|
Accruals for legal penalties mainly comprise the
compensation to Sin Kyung Ye in connection with the dispute over the
Guizhou Taibang Technical Consulting Agreement (see Note 20).
|
NOTE 12 INCOME TAX
The Company and each of its subsidiaries file separate income
tax returns.
The United States of America
The Company is incorporated in the State of Delaware in the
U.S., and is subject to U.S. federal corporate income tax at gradual rates of up
to 35%.
British Virgin Islands
Logic Express is incorporated in the British Virgin Islands.
Under the current laws of the British Virgin Islands (BVI), Logic Express is not
subject to tax on income or capital gains. In addition, upon payments of
dividends by Logic Express, no British Virgin Islands withholding tax is
imposed.
Hong Kong
Logic Holdings is incorporated in Hong Kong and is subject to
Hong Kongs profits tax rate of 16.5% for the years ended December 31, 2010 and
2009. Logic Holdings did not earn any income that was derived in Hong Kong for
the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009. The payments of dividends by Hong
Kong companies are not subject to any Hong Kong withholding tax.
F-16
PRC
The PRCs statutory income tax rate is 25%. The Companys PRC
subsidiaries are subject to income tax at 25% unless otherwise specified.
On February 12, 2009, Shandong Taibang received the High and
New Technology Enterprise certificate from the Shandong provincial government.
This certificate entitled Shandong Taibang to enjoy 15% preferential income tax
rate for a period of three years from 2008 to 2010.
Guizhou Taibang was entitled to the preferential income tax
rate of 15% under the 10-year Western Development Tax Concession, which ended in
2010.
The components of earnings (losses) before income taxes by
jurisdictions are as follows:
|
|
For the Years Ended
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2010
|
|
|
December 31, 2009
|
|
PRC, excluding Hong Kong
|
$
|
78,868,026
|
|
$
|
63,888,439
|
|
U.S.
|
|
(11,948,208
|
)
|
|
(32,201,127
|
)
|
BVI
|
|
(474,777
|
)
|
|
(778,293
|
)
|
Hong Kong
|
|
(843,982
|
)
|
|
(2,071,672
|
)
|
Total
|
$
|
65,601,059
|
|
$
|
28,837,347
|
|
Income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2010 and
2009 represents PRC current income tax expense and deferred tax benefit:
|
|
For the Years Ended
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2010
|
|
|
December 31, 2009
|
|
Current income tax expense
|
$
|
14,709,926
|
|
$
|
11,566,224
|
|
Deferred tax benefit
|
|
(1,101,171
|
)
|
|
(1,552,661
|
)
|
|
$
|
13,608,755
|
|
$
|
10,013,563
|
|
Reconciliation between income tax expense and the amounts
computed by applying the PRC statutory tax rate of 25% to earnings before income
tax expense is as follows:
|
|
For the Years Ended
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2010
|
|
|
December 31, 2009
|
|
Computed expected tax expense
|
$
|
16,400,263
|
|
$
|
7,209,337
|
|
Entities not subject to income tax
|
|
329,690
|
|
|
712,491
|
|
Non-taxable income
|
|
(215,874
|
)
|
|
(19,035
|
)
|
Non-deductible expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Salary and welfare
|
|
429,134
|
|
|
434,323
|
|
Share-based compensation
|
|
796,206
|
|
|
21,176
|
|
Fair value change of
derivatives
|
|
-
|
|
|
9,831,212
|
|
Convertible notes interest
|
|
-
|
|
|
102,683
|
|
Bad debt expense
|
|
887,320
|
|
|
-
|
|
Others
|
|
752,722
|
|
|
497,394
|
|
Tax rate differential
|
|
(1,796,923
|
)
|
|
(2,898,101
|
)
|
Effect of PRC preferential tax rate
|
|
(8,126,918
|
)
|
|
(6,722,020
|
)
|
Bonus deduction on research and
development expenses
|
|
(175,210
|
)
|
|
(124,702
|
)
|
Change in valuation allowance
|
|
2,806,835
|
|
|
477,944
|
|
PRC dividend withholding tax
|
|
1,331,631
|
|
|
490,861
|
|
Tax effect of equity method investment
|
|
189,879
|
|
|
-
|
|
Income tax expense
|
$
|
13,608,755
|
|
$
|
10,013,563
|
|
The PRC tax rate has been used because the majority of the
Companys consolidated pre-tax earnings arise in the PRC.
As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, significant temporary
differences between the tax basis and financial statement basis of assets and
liabilities that gave rise to deferred taxes were principally related to the
following:
F-17
|
|
For the Years Ended
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2010
|
|
|
December 31, 2009
|
|
Deferred tax assets arising from:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-Accrued expenses
|
$
|
1,860,753
|
|
$
|
1,053,771
|
|
-Convertible notes and derivative
liabilities
|
|
5,881,778
|
|
|
-
|
|
-Tax loss carryforwards
|
|
2,575,574
|
|
|
1,496,885
|
|
Gross deferred tax assets
|
|
10,318,105
|
|
|
2,550,656
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less: valuation allowance
|
|
(8,457,352
|
)
|
|
(1,496,885
|
)
|
Net deferred tax assets
|
$
|
1,860,753
|
|
$
|
1,053,771
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred tax liabilities arising from:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
- Intangible assets
|
|
3,458,903
|
|
|
3,821,093
|
|
- Property, plant and equipment
|
|
445,226
|
|
|
454,202
|
|
- Equity method investment
|
|
194,705
|
|
|
-
|
|
Deferred tax liabilities
|
$
|
4,098,834
|
|
$
|
4,275,295
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Classification on consolidated balance sheets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred tax assets - current
|
$
|
1,860,753
|
|
$
|
1,053,771
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred tax liabilities - non-current
|
$
|
4,098,834
|
|
$
|
4,275,295
|
|
The deferred tax assets for tax loss carryforwards of
$2,575,574 as of December 31, 2010 of which $279,578 and $2,295,996 relate to
tax loss carryforwards of certain subsidiaries and the Company, respectively.
For PRC income tax purposes, certain of the Companys PRC subsidiaries had tax
loss carryforwards of $1,118,311 which would expire in December 2015, if unused.
For United States federal income tax purposes, the Company had tax loss
carryforwards of approximately $6,752,930, of which $1,268,307, $614,982,
$1,113,597, $1,405,718 and $2,350,326 would expire on December 31, 2026, 2027,
2028, 2029 and 2030, respectively, if unused. Management determined it is more
likely than not that such deferred tax assets will not be realized, and
therefore, full valuation allowances were provided as of December 31, 2010 and
2009. The increase in valuation allowance during the years ended December 31,
2010 and 2009 was $2,806,835 and $477,944, respectively.
In assessing the realizability of the Companys deferred tax
assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some
portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate
realization of deferred tax assets depends on the generation of future taxable
income during the periods in which the deductible temporary differences and the
tax loss carryforwards are utilized. The Company considers historical
performance, projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies in
making its assessment. Management believes it is more likely than not that the
Company will realize the benefits of the deferred tax assets, net of the
valuation allowances, as of December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009.
According to the prevailing PRC income tax law and relevant
regulations, dividends received by non-PRC-resident enterprises from
PRC-resident enterprises are subject to withholding tax at 10%, unless reduced
by tax treaties or similar arrangement, on earnings accumulated beginning on
January 1, 2008. Undistributed earnings generated prior to January 1, 2008 are
exempt from such withholding tax. Further, dividends received by the Company
from its overseas subsidiaries are subject to the U.S. federal income tax at
34%, less any qualified foreign tax credits. Due to the Companys policy of
reinvesting its earnings in its overseas business, the Company has not provided
for the related deferred tax liabilities on undistributed earnings of $90
million and $54 million as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. It is
not practicable to estimate the amounts of unrecognized deferred tax liabilities
thereof.
As of January 1, 2009 and for each of the years ended December
31, 2009 and 2010, the Company and its subsidiaries did not have any
unrecognized tax benefits, and therefore no interest or penalties related to
unrecognized tax benefits were accrued. The Company does not expect that the
amount of unrecognized tax benefits will change significantly within the next 12
months.
The Company and each of its PRC subsidiaries file income tax
returns in the United States and the PRC, respectively. The Company is subject
to U.S. federal income tax examination by tax authorities for tax years
beginning in 2007. According to the PRC Tax Administration and Collection Law,
the statute of limitations is three years if the underpayment of taxes is due to
computational errors made by the taxpayer or the withholding agent. The statute
of limitations is extended to five years under special circumstances where the
underpayment of taxes is more than RMB100,000 ($15,000). In the case of transfer
pricing issues, the statute of limitations is ten years. There is no statute of
limitations in the case of tax evasion. The PRC tax returns for the Companys
PRC subsidiaries are open to examination by the PRC tax authorities for the tax
years beginning in 2005.
F-18
NOTE 13 CONVERTIBLE NOTES
|
|
December 31, 2010
|
|
|
December 31, 2009
|
|
$9,554,140, 3.8% Senior Secured
Convertible Notes
|
$
|
9,554,140
|
|
$
|
9,554,140
|
|
Less: portion of notes converted
|
|
(4,854,140
|
)
|
|
(1,000,000
|
)
|
unamortized
discount
|
|
(3,503,767
|
)
|
|
(8,464,380
|
)
|
Convertible notes
|
$
|
1,196,233
|
|
$
|
89,760
|
|
On June 5, 2009, the Company entered into a securities purchase
agreement (the Purchase Agreement) with certain accredited investors (the
Investors), pursuant to which the Company agreed to issue to the Investors
3.8% Senior Secured Convertible Notes in the aggregate principal amount of
$9,554,140 (the Notes) and warrants (the Warrants and together with the
Notes, the Subscribed Securities) to purchase up to 1,194,268 shares of common
stock of the Company (the Warrant Shares and together with the shares to be
converted in the Notes, the Underlying Securities). The transaction closed on
June 10, 2009.
The coupon rate of the Notes is 3.8% per annum (the Interest
Rate), payable from the closing until repayment, whether on maturity on June 5,
2011, by acceleration or otherwise. Interest on the Notes is due and payable in
cash semi-annually on September 30 and March 31 of each year, commencing on
September 30, 2009. The Company has the option to pay the interest due through
the issuance of its common stock at a conversion price of $4.00 per share. If
the Company defaults in the payment of the principal or interest on the Notes
when due, subject to the Investors election, the Company is obligated to either
(a) redeem all or a portion of the Notes pursuant to the redemption rights
discussed below or (b) pay interest on such defaulted amount at a rate equal to
the Interest Rate plus 2.0% . The Notes are convertible at any time before
maturity into the Companys common stock at a conversion price of $4.00 per
share, subject to certain adjustments as specified in the Purchase Agreement.
The Warrants have a term of 3 years, with an exercise price of
$4.80 per share, subject to adjustments as provided in the Warrants, from time
to time pursuant to anti-dilution and other customary provisions, and are
exercisable by the Investors at any time after the date on which their related
Notes are converted, except that if any of the Notes is partially converted, the
Investors could only exercise the corresponding portion of the Warrants.
The Company has granted the Investors demand and piggy-back
registration rights with respect to the Underlying Securities, pursuant to a
registration rights agreement among the Company and the Investors.
The Company paid its placement agent a cash fee, representing
6.1% of the proceeds received in connection with the issuance of the Notes, in
addition to a 3-year warrant to purchase 93,750 shares of the Companys common
stock with an exercise price of $6.00 per share. The aggregate fee of $870,417
paid to the placement agent, including the fair value of the warrant issued, was
deferred and amortized over the life of the Notes.
The Notes are secured by 3,000,000 shares of common stock of
the Company held by Siu Ling Chan (Ms. Chan), the Companys board of directors
chairwoman and a principal shareholder of the Company, pursuant to the terms of
a Guarantee and Pledge Agreement signed among the Company, the Investors and Ms.
Chan. To induce Ms. Chan to enter into the Guarantee and Pledge Agreement with
the Investors, the Company agreed to indemnify Ms. Chan for all damages,
liabilities, losses and expenses of any kind (Losses), which may be sustained
or suffered by Ms. Chan, arising out of or in connection with any enforcement
action instituted by the Investors pursuant to the Guarantee and Pledge
Agreement. The Companys indemnification obligation is limited to Losses that
arise as the result of any negligent or unlawful conduct of the Company that is
caused unilaterally by the Company and is beyond Ms. Chans control in her
capacity as a director of the Company, and will not exceed the market value of
the pledged shares as of the closing of the transaction. On December 22, 2009,
two of the Companys Notes holders converted $1,000,000 of their Notes into an
aggregate of 250,000 shares of the Companys common stock. On January 13, 2010,
these two Notes holders converted an additional $1,054,140 of their remaining
Notes into an aggregate of 263,535 shares of the Companys common stock. On
November 10, 2010, another Notes holder converted $2,800,000 of Notes into an
aggregate of 700,000 shares of the Companys common stock. As of December 31,
2010, Notes in the principal amount of $4,700,000 was outstanding.
The terms of the Notes and Warrants include price adjustment
provisions under which the conversion price for the Notes and the exercise price
for the Warrants could be affected by future equity offerings undertaken by the
Company. As a result, the embedded conversion option in the Notes and Warrants
are not considered indexed to the Companys own stock, and therefore accounted
for as derivatives. The economic characteristics and risks of the embedded
conversion option in the Notes are not considered clearly and closely related to
the economic characteristics and risks of the host debt contract. The embedded
conversion option in the Notes met all of the characteristics of a derivative
instrument pursuant to ASC Subtopic 815-10. In accordance with ASC Subtopic
815-15, the embedded conversion option in the Notes was separated from the host
debt contract and accounted for as a derivative.
F-19
Total principal of the Notes in the amount of $9,554,140 was
first allocated to the embedded conversion option in the Notes and to the
Warrants based on their fair value on the issuance date of $6,552,505 and
$3,826,896, respectively. As a result, the Company recognized an initial charge
to income of $825,261 (see Note 14) for the amount by which the fair value of
these liabilities exceeded the face amount of the Notes for the year ended
December 31, 2009. All changes in the fair value of the embedded conversion option in the Notes and Warrants are
recognized in the statements of income until such time as the Notes are
converted or redeemed and Warrants are exercised or expired.
The residual amount is allocated to the debt instrument in the
amount of $0.01 and is accreted to the principal amount of the Notes using an
effective annual interest rate of approximately 365% with the related interest
expense recognized in the statements of income. Interest expense is expected to
be $3,580,167 for the year ended December 31, 2011.
The fair value of the embedded conversion option in the Notes
of December 31, 2010 and 2009 was determined based on the Binominal option
pricing model, using the following key assumptions:
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
2009
|
|
Expected dividend yield
|
|
0%
|
|
|
0%
|
|
Risk-free interest rate
|
|
0.17%
|
|
|
0.75%
|
|
Time to maturity (in years)
|
|
0.43
|
|
|
1.43
|
|
Expected volatility
|
|
50.0%
|
|
|
130.0%
|
|
Fair value of underlying common
shares (per share)
|
$
|
16.39
|
|
$
|
12.08
|
|
NOTE 14 WARRANTS AND OPTIONS
Warrants
On July 18, 2006, the Company entered into a securities
purchase agreement with certain accredited investors and completed the sale of
2,200,000 shares of common stock of the Company and warrants to purchase
1,070,000 shares of the Companys common stock at an exercise price of $2.8425
per share (the 2006 Warrants). The warrants have a 5-year term and are
callable by the Company if the shares trade at 160% of the exercise price for 15
consecutive trading days. On July 28, 2006, the Company issued additional
warrants to purchase 214,000 shares of the Companys common stock at an exercise
price of $2.8425 to a placement agent (the Placement Agent Warrants). These
warrants have a 5-year term and are non-callable. As a result of adopting ASC
815-40,
Determining Whether an Instrument (or Embedded Feature) Is Indexed
to an Entity's Own Stock
(ASC 815-40), effective January 1, 2009, both of
the 2006 Warrants and Placement Agent Warrants which were previously equity
classified were no longer equity classified because the exercise price of these
warrants are denominated in US dollar, a currency other than the Companys
functional currency, Renminbi. In addition, the terms of the 2006 Warrants
include a down-round provision under which the exercise price could be
affected by future equity offerings undertaken by the Company. As a result,
these warrants are not considered indexed to the Companys own stock, and as
such, are liability classified. All future changes in the fair value of these
warrants are recognized in earnings until such time as the warrants are
exercised or expired. As of January 1, 2009, the Company reclassified the
original fair value of these warrants of $600,289 from additional paid-in
capital to derivative liabilities, as if these warrants were treated as a
derivative liability since their date of issuance in July 2006. In addition, the
Company reclassified $393,962 from beginning retained earnings as of January 1,
2009 to derivative liabilities to recognize the change in fair value of 2006
Warrants and Placement Agent Warrants from the date of issuance to January 1,
2009. The cumulative-effect adjustment is the difference between the amounts
recognized in the statement of financial position before initial application of
ASC 815-40, and the amounts recognized in the statement of financial position at
initial application of ASC 815-40. The amounts recognized in the statement of
financial position as a result of the initial application of ASC 815-40 shall be
determined based on the amounts that would have been recognized if the guidance
in ASC 815-40 had been applied from the issuance date of the warrant. All of the
2006 Warrants and Placement Agent Warrants were exercised into the Companys
common stock during the year ended December 31, 2009.
In connection with the issuance of the Notes (see Note 13), the
Company issued warrants to purchase up to 1,194,268 and 93,750 shares of common
stock of the Company to the Investors and placement agent, respectively. During
the year ended December 31, 2010, warrants to purchase 256,768 and 93,750 shares
of common stock of the Company were exercised by the Investors and placement
agent, respectively. At the time of the exercises, the fair value of the warrant
derivative liabilities of $3,045,704 was transferred to additional paid-in
capital.
F-20
The summary of warrant activities is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted
|
|
|
Average
|
|
|
|
Warrants
|
|
|
Average
|
|
|
Remaining
|
|
|
|
Outstanding
|
|
|
Exercise Price
|
|
|
Contractual Life
|
|
January 1, 2009
|
|
1,284,000 $
|
|
|
2.84
|
|
|
2.55
|
|
Granted
|
|
1,288,018
|
|
|
4.89
|
|
|
2.44
|
|
Exercised
|
|
(1,284,000
|
)
|
|
2.84
|
|
|
1.80
|
|
December 31, 2009
|
|
1,288,018
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Granted
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
Exercised -
cash
|
|
(256,768
|
)
|
|
4.80
|
|
|
1.44
|
|
Exercised cashless
|
|
(93,750
|
)
|
|
6.00
|
|
|
1.44
|
|
December 31, 2010
|
|
937,500
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
During the year ended December 31, 2010, the placement agents
executed cashless exercise of all the 93,750 placement agent warrants and
received 37,251 shares of the Companys common stock.
The fair values of the warrants outstanding as of December 31,
2010 and 2009 were determined based on the Binominal option pricing model, using
the following key assumptions:
|
|
December 31, 2010
|
|
|
December 31, 2009
|
|
Expected dividend yield
|
|
0%
|
|
|
0%
|
|
Risk-free interest rate
|
|
0.43%
|
|
|
1.38%
|
|
Time to maturity (in years)
|
|
1.43
|
|
|
2.43
|
|
Expected volatility
|
|
70.0%
|
|
|
130.0%
|
|
Fair value of underlying common
shares (per share)
|
$
|
16.39
|
|
$
|
12.08
|
|
Changes in the managements estimates and assumptions
regarding the expected volatility and valuation of Companys common stock could
significantly impact the estimated fair values of the warrants determined under
the Binominal option pricing model and, as a result, the net income and the net
income attributable to the Companys stockholders.
Change in fair value of derivative liabilities for the years
ended December 31, 2009 and 2010 is set forth below:
|
|
|
|
|
Increase/
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair value at
|
|
|
(decrease) in fair
|
|
|
Fair value at
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
January 1,
|
|
|
value for the year
|
|
|
date of
|
|
|
Fair value at
|
|
|
Fair value at
|
|
|
|
2009 or
|
|
|
ended December
|
|
|
warrants
|
|
|
date of Notes
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
issuance date
|
|
|
31, 2009
|
|
|
exercised
|
|
|
conversion
|
|
|
2009
|
|
Embedded conversion option in the Notes
|
$
|
6,552,505
|
|
$
|
15,575,928
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
$
|
(2,168,288
|
)
|
$
|
19,960,145
|
|
Warrants issued to Investors
|
|
3,826,896
|
|
|
7,977,356
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
11,804,252
|
|
Warrants issued to placement agent
|
|
287,615
|
|
|
609,395
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
897,010
|
|
2006 Warrants
|
|
994,251
|
|
|
3,927,388
|
|
|
(4,921,639
|
)
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
Loss upon issuance of the Notes (see Note 13)
|
|
-
|
|
|
825,261
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
Total
|
$
|
11,661,267
|
|
$
|
28,915,328
|
|
$
|
(4,921,639
|
)
|
$
|
(2,168,288
|
)
|
$
|
32,661,407
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase/
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(decrease) in fair
|
|
|
Fair value at
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair value at
|
|
|
value for the year
|
|
|
date of
|
|
|
Fair value at
|
|
|
Fair value at
|
|
|
|
January 1,
|
|
|
ended December
|
|
|
warrants
|
|
|
date of Notes
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
31, 2010
|
|
|
exercised
|
|
|
conversion
|
|
|
2010
|
|
Embedded conversion option in the Notes
|
$
|
19,960,145
|
|
$
|
1,793,254
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
$
|
(7,191,738
|
)
|
$
|
14,561,661
|
|
Warrants issued to Investors
|
|
11,804,252
|
|
|
1,668,067
|
|
|
(2,376,727
|
)
|
|
-
|
|
|
11,095,592
|
|
Warrants issued to placement agent
|
|
897,010
|
|
|
(228,033
|
)
|
|
(668,977
|
)
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
Total
|
$
|
32,661,407
|
|
$
|
3,233,288
|
|
$
|
(3,045,704
|
)
|
$
|
(7,191,738
|
)
|
$
|
25,657,253
|
|
Options
On May 9, 2008, the Company was authorized under the 2008
Equity Incentive Plan to grant share options for the purchase up to 5,000,000
shares of Companys common stock to employees and directors at various prices as
determined by the Board of Directors of the Company.
On May 9, 2008, the Board of Directors granted options to
certain directors and employees for the purchase of 937,500 shares of the
Companys common stock with an exercise price of $4.00 that immediate vest.
These options expire on June 1, 2018.
F-21
On July 24, 2008, the Board of Directors granted options to
three independent directors for the purchase of 60,000 shares of the Companys
common stock with an exercise price of $4.00, of which 30,000 shares vest on
January 24, 2009 and the remaining 30,000 shares vest on July 24, 2009. These
options expire on July 24, 2018.
On January 7, 2010, the Board of Directors granted options to
one employee for the purchase of 50,000 shares of the Companys common stock
with an exercise price of $12.60 that immediate vest. These options expire on
January 7, 2020.
On February 4, 2010, the Board of Directors granted options to
a newly appointed director for the purchase of 20,000 shares of the Companys
common stock with an exercise price of $10.66, of which 10,000 shares vest on
August 4, 2010 and the remaining 10,000 shares vest on February 4, 2011. These
options expire on February 4, 2020.
On July 11, 2010, the Board of Directors granted options to
four directors and certain employees for the purchase of 160,000 shares and
811,000 shares of the Companys common stock with an exercise price of $12.26,
respectively. These options vest in 12 equal quarters with an initial vesting
date of October 11, 2010. These options expire on July 11, 2020.
The fair value of each option granted on May 9, 2008, July 24,
2008, January 7, 2010, February 4, 2010 and July 11, 2010 are estimated on the
respective dates of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the
following major assumptions:
Granted on
|
|
May 9, 2008
|
|
|
July 24, 2008
|
|
|
January 7, 2010
|
|
|
February 4, 2010
|
|
|
July 11, 2010
|
|
Expected dividend yield
|
|
0%
|
|
|
0%
|
|
|
0%
|
|
|
0%
|
|
|
0%
|
|
Risk-free interest rate
|
|
3.56%
|
|
|
3.56%
|
|
|
2.62%
|
|
|
2.29%
|
|
|
1.85%
|
|
Expected term (in years)
|
|
5
|
|
|
5
|
|
|
5
|
|
|
5
|
|
|
6.5
|
|
Expected volatility
|
|
59.4%
|
|
|
81.2%
|
|
|
130.0%
|
|
|
130.0%
|
|
|
135.0%
|
|
The volatility of the Companys common stock was estimated by
management based on the historical volatility of the Companys common stock. The
risk free interest rate was based on Treasury Constant Maturity Rates published
by the U.S. Federal Reserve for periods applicable to the estimated term of the
options. The expected dividend yield was based on the Companys current and
expected dividend policy. Changes in the managements estimates and assumptions
regarding the expected volatility and valuation of the Companys common stock
could significantly impact the estimated fair values of the share options
determined under the Black-Scholes option pricing model and, as a result, the
net income and the net income attributable to the Companys stockholders. The
weighted average grant date fair value of options granted during the year of
2010 was $10.70. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the years
ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 was $386,332 and $437,474, respectively. For
the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company recorded stock
compensation expense of $2,341,783 and $62,281, respectively, in general and
administrative expenses. As of December 31, 2010, approximately $8,799,015 of
stock compensation expense with respect to non-vested stock-based awards is to
be recognized over approximately 2.5 years. The options activity is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted
|
|
|
Average
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average
|
|
|
Remaining
|
|
|
Aggregate
|
|
|
|
Options
|
|
|
Exercise
|
|
|
Contractual
|
|
|
Intrinsic
|
|
|
|
Outstanding
|
|
|
Price
|
|
|
Life
|
|
|
Value
|
|
January 1, 2009
|
|
997,500
|
|
$
|
4.00
|
|
|
9.43
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
Granted
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
Vested
|
|
-
|
|
|
4.00
|
|
|
9.06
|
|
|
|
|
Exercised
|
|
(87,500
|
)
|
|
4.00
|
|
|
8.42
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2009
|
|
910,000
|
|
$
|
4.00
|
|
|
8.43
|
|
$
|
7,352,800
|
|
Granted
|
|
1,041,000
|
|
|
12.25
|
|
|
9.22
|
|
|
|
|
Vested
|
|
|
|
|
12.26
|
|
|
9.22
|
|
|
|
|
Exercised -
cash
|
|
(24,400
|
)
|
|
4.00
|
|
|
7.42
|
|
|
|
|
Exercised - cashless
|
|
(20,000
|
)
|
|
4.00
|
|
|
7.42
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2010
|
|
1,906,600
|
|
$
|
8.50
|
|
|
8.55
|
|
$
|
15,039,114
|
|
During the year ended December 31, 2010, a holder of the share
options executed cashless exercise of 20,000 share options and received 12,730
shares of common stock of the Company.
As of December 31, 2010, there were 1,006,530 options
exercisable.
F-22
NOTE 15 INTEREST EXPENSE (INCOME)
Interest expense (income), net for the years ended December 31,
2010 and 2009 comprised as following:
Interest expense (income), net
|
|
2010
|
|
|
2009
|
|
Interest expense bank loans
|
$
|
291,725
|
|
$
|
1,098,939
|
|
Interest expense noncontrolling interest holder
|
|
-
|
|
|
2,068,897
|
|
Interest expense potential investors
|
|
405,778
|
|
|
1,072,216
|
|
Interest expense Notes
|
|
1,849,493
|
|
|
302,010
|
|
Interest expense other
|
|
135,486
|
|
|
-
|
|
Interest income
|
|
(752,317
|
)
|
|
(611,813
|
)
|
Total
|
$
|
1,930,165
|
|
$
|
3,930,249
|
|
NOTE 16 STATUTORY RESERVES
The Companys PRC subsidiaries are required to allocate at
least 10% of its after tax profits as determined under generally accepted
accounting principal in the PRC to its statutory surplus reserve until the
reserve balance reaches 50% of respective registered capital. The accumulated
balance of the statutory reserve as of December 31, 2010 and 2009 was
$28,820,686 and $17,414,769, respectively.
NOTE 17 BUSINESS COMBINATION
On September 26, 2008, the Company entered into an equity
purchase agreement with Dalin, an investment holding company, and certain equity
owners of Dalin (Equity Owners of Dalin), to purchase 90% equity interest in
Dalin, for cash consideration of RMB194,400,000 (approximately $28.9 million)
(Consideration), payable in four installments. Dalin in turns held a 54%
equity interest in Qianfeng and subsequently renamed as Guizhou Taibang on
December 30, 2010. Pursuant to the equity purchase agreement (i) if the Company
pays RMB 174,960,000 (approximately $25.6 million), representing 90% of the
Consideration, on or before April 7, 2009, the Company will be entitled to share
Dalins portion of the profit generated by Qianfeng starting from January 1,
2009, and (ii) if the Company fails to pay RMB174,960,000 on or before April 7,
2009, the profit generated by Qianfeng from January 1, 2009 until the day of
payment of RMB174,960,000 will be shared by the Company and the Equity Owners of
Dalin on a proportionate basis. In addition, the final installment, representing
the 10% of the Consideration, should be paid on or before April 9, 2010 with
interest accruing at 5.31% per annum.
The Company initiated payment of the third installment of the
Consideration on April 7, 2009, in accordance with the instructions provided by
Equity Owners of Dalin, which was subsequently paid on April 8 and April 14,
2009. The payment was deemed by Equity Owners of Dalin that the Company
fulfilled its obligations under the equity purchase agreement. As a result, the
Company was entitled to all the rights and privileges of a 90% shareholder in
Dalin, including the right to receive its pro rata share of the profits
generated by Dalin's 54% owned subsidiary, Qianfeng, since January 1, 2009,
subject to a possible dilution to as low as 41.3%, if potential investors of
Qianfeng prevail in a lawsuit to obtain additional equity interests in Qianfeng,
or to 52.45%, if the Company decides to ratify a dissenting Qianfeng
shareholders request to register its additional capital infusion (see Note 20).
The Company paid a substantial portion of the final installment, representing
10% of the Consideration, on April 9, 2010. The remaining balance as of December
31, 2010 was $71,496.
According to the equity purchase agreement, as amended, the
Company can exercise its shareholder's rights, as well as to take control over
all the corporate seals and license of Dalin upon the payment of the second
installment, which was paid by the Company on December 14, 2008. However,
Dalin's related voting power over its subsidiary, Qianfeng, was not transferred
to the Company until the Company's nominees gained control of the board of
directors and the management positions of Qianfeng on January 16, 2009. The
Company's four nominees were elected to Qianfeng's seven-member Board of
Directors in a special meeting on January 16, 2009. In addition, on the same
date, Qianfeng's Board of Directors elected a new management team consisting of
all Companys appointees, including Chief Executive Officer, Executive Senior
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Director of Sales. Therefore, the
Company believes that January 16, 2009, the date on which the Company legally
obtained control, acquired the assets, assumed the liabilities and became
entitled to Dalin's share of the profit generated by Qianfeng, as the
acquisition date. The results of Dalin's and its subsidiaries' operations from
January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009 are included in the Company's
consolidated statements of income and stockholders equity and comprehensive
income.
F-23
The following table summarizes the fair value of the assets
acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition:
Considerations:
|
|
|
|
Cash consideration payable by the Company
|
$
|
28,891,932
|
|
Fair value of noncontrolling
interest
|
|
21,525,059
|
|
|
$
|
50,416,991
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current assets
|
$
|
26,883,246
|
|
Property, plant and equipment,
net
|
|
8,098,959
|
|
Intangibles
|
|
|
|
- Plasma collection
permits
|
|
10,891,092
|
|
- Land use rights
|
|
1,285,968
|
|
- Long-term
customer-relationship
|
|
6,955,384
|
|
- GMP Certificate
|
|
2,332,652
|
|
- Software
|
|
6,312
|
|
Other non-current assets
|
|
3,449,162
|
|
Total assets
|
|
59,902,775
|
|
Total liabilities
|
|
(21,911,373
|
)
|
Deferred tax liabilities
|
|
(4,749,099
|
)
|
Total identifiable
net assets acquired
|
|
33,242,303
|
|
Goodwill
|
|
17,174,688
|
|
Total
|
$
|
50,416,991
|
|
The Company determined the fair values primarily based on the
evaluation report prepared by an independent appraisal. The fair values of the
assets acquired, liabilities assumed and noncontrolling interest were primarily
estimated using a combination of income approach, cost approach and market
approach valuation techniques. A goodwill of $17.2 million, representing the
excess of the consideration and fair value of noncontrolling interest over the
fair values assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed, was recognized
at the acquisition date. The goodwill is mainly for the synergies and cost
reduction expected to be achieved. The acquired goodwill is not deductible for
tax purposes. The transaction costs of the acquisition were not material, and
have been recorded in general and administrative expenses.
NOTE 18 FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Management used the following methods and assumptions to
estimate the fair value of financial instruments at the relevant balance sheet
dates:
-
Short-term financial instruments (including cash and cash
equivalents, accounts receivables, other receivables, short-term loans, accounts
payable, other payables and accrued expenses, accrued interest, and amounts due
to related parties) The carrying amounts of the short-term financial
instruments approximate their fair values because of the short maturity of these
instruments.
-
Long-term other payable The fair value of the Companys
long-term other payable is estimated by discounting future cash flows using
current market interest rates offered to the Company and its subsidiaries for
debts with substantially the same characteristics and maturities.
-
Derivative liabilities (the embedded conversion option in the
Notes and Warrants) The estimated fair values were determined by using
Binominal Option Pricing Model with Level 2 inputs. The following table sets
forth, by level within the fair value hierarchy, the Companys financial
instruments that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December
31, 2010 and 2009.
F-24
|
|
|
|
|
Fair Value Measurements Using:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Quoted Prices
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
in Active Markets
|
|
|
Significant
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
for Identical
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
Significant
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financial Assets
|
|
|
Observable
|
|
|
Unobservable
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
and Liabilities
|
|
|
Inputs
|
|
|
Inputs
|
|
December 31, 2010
|
|
Total
|
|
|
Level 1
|
|
|
Level 2
|
|
|
Level 3
|
|
Liabilities at fair value:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Derivative liabilitiesembedded conversion option in the
Notes
|
$
|
14,561,661
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
$
|
14,561,661
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
Derivative liabilitiesWarrants
|
|
11,095,592
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
11,095,592
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2009
|
|
Total
|
|
|
Level 1
|
|
|
Level 2
|
|
|
Level 3
|
|
Liabilities at fair value:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Derivative liabilitiesembedded conversion option in the
Notes
|
$
|
19,960,145
|
|
|
-
|
|
$
|
19,960,145
|
|
|
-
|
|
Derivative liabilitiesWarrants
|
|
12,701,262
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
12,701,262
|
|
|
-
|
|
NOTE 19 SALES
The Companys sales are primarily derived from the manufacture
and sale of Human Albumin and Immunoglobulin products. The Companys sales by
significant types of product for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 are
as follows:
|
|
2010
|
|
|
2009
|
|
Human Albumin
|
$
|
67,069,080
|
|
$
|
59,160,664
|
|
Immunoglobulin products:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Human
Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin
|
|
10,622,455
|
|
|
3,462,979
|
|
Human Immunoglobulin for
Intravenous Injection
|
|
47,952,716
|
|
|
43,748,854
|
|
Human
Rabies Immunoglobulin
|
|
7,458,151
|
|
|
4,745,205
|
|
Human Tetanus
Immunoglobulin
|
|
4,051,535
|
|
|
2,600,071
|
|
Human
Immunoglobulin
|
|
1,037,429
|
|
|
2,159,246
|
|
Others
|
|
1,504,051
|
|
|
3,121,136
|
|
Totals
|
$
|
139,695,417
|
|
$
|
118,998,155
|
|
The Company sells its human blood products to customers in
China and India. The amount of human blood products sold to customers in India
was less than 10% of total sales for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009,
respectively.
NOTE 20 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Operating lease commitments
Total operating lease commitments for rental of offices and
land use rights and buildings of the Companys PRC subsidiaries as of December
31, 2010 is as follows:
Year ending December 31,
|
|
|
|
2011
|
$
|
328,231
|
|
2012
|
|
321,278
|
|
2013
|
|
79,291
|
|
2014
|
|
55,155
|
|
2015
|
|
53,395
|
|
Years after
|
|
238,818
|
|
Total minimum payments required
|
$
|
1,076,168
|
|
For the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, total lease
expense amounted to $216,943 and $172,922, respectively.
F-25
Legal proceedings
Bobai County Collection Station
In January 2007, the Company's PRC subsidiary, Shandong
Taibang, advanced $413,697 (RMB3.0 million) to Feng Lin, the 20% minority
shareholder of Fang Cheng Plasma Company, a Company's majority owned subsidiary,
for the purpose of establishing or acquiring a plasma collection station. Mr.
Lin and Shandong Taibang intended to establish the Bobai Kangan Plasma
Collection Co., Ltd. (Bobai) in Bobai County, Guangxi. On January 18, 2007,
Shandong Taibang signed a letter of intent to acquire the assets of the Bobai
Plasma Collection Station, which was co-owned by Mr. Lin and Mr. Keliang Huang.
However, in January 2007, Hua Lan Biological Engineering Co., Ltd. (Hua Lan)
filed suit in the District Court of Hong Qi District, Xin Xiang City, Henan
Province, alleging that Feng Lin, Keliang Huang and Shandong Taibang established
and/or sought to operate the Bobai Plasma Collection Station using a permit for
collecting and supplying human plasma in Bobai County, that was originally
granted to Hua Lan by the government of the Guangxi region, without Hua Lan's
permission. The establishment and registration of Bobai was never realized as a
result of this law suit. On January 29, 2007, on Hua Lan's motion, the District
Court entered an order to freeze funds in the amount of approximately $386,100
(RMB3,000,000) held by the defendants in the case, including approximately
$65,750 (RMB500,000) in funds held in Shandong Taibang's bank account in Tai'an
City. A hearing was held on June 25, 2007 and judgment was entered against the
defendants along with a $226,780 (RMB1,700,000) joint financial judgment. The
Company appealed the District Court judgment to the Xinxiang City Intermediate
Court. In November 2007, the Intermediate Court affirmed the judgment against
the three defendants and increased the amount of the joint financial judgment to
approximately $405,954 (RMB3,000,000).
In January 2008, Hua Lan enforced the judgment granted by the
Intermediate Court to freeze the Company's bank accounts. Shandong Taibang filed
a separate action against Hua Lan before the Tai'an City District Court to seek
recovery of any losses in connection with Hua Lan's claim and to request that
the Tai'an City District Court preserve Hua Lan's property or freeze up to
approximately $411,300 (RMB 3 million) of Hua Lan's assets to secure the return
of such funds to the Company. The intermediate court in Tai'an City accepted the
application on February 14, 2008 but the matter is still pending. Pending the
outcome of the proceedings, Shandong Taibang increased its loss contingency
reserve during its fourth quarter of 2007 from approximately $75,593
(RMB566,667) to $133,400 (RMB1,000,000) to cover its share of the enforcement of
this judgment. During the fourth quarter of 2008, full amount of the judgment,
including Feng Lin and Keliang Huang's portions of the judgment and the related
fees, of approximately $456,222 (RMB3,109,900) was withdrawn from Shandong
Taibang's account. The Company recorded Feng Lin and Keliang Huang's portion of
the judgment, of approximately $304,143 (RMB2,073,234), as receivable as a
result of the withdrawal. As of December 31, 2008, the Company determined that
it is unlikely that the Company will be able to recover such receivable from
those two individuals and wrote off the receivable as bad debt expense. In
January 2010, Feng Lin transferred his 20% equity in Fang Cheng Plasma Company
as a repayment for such receivable he owed to the Company. As a result, the
Company is now the 100% owner of the Fang Cheng Plasma Company.
In October 2009, Shandong Taibang appealed to the High Court of
Henan Province requesting the court to reverse judgments from the Hong Qi
District Court based on Shandong Taibang's belief that Hua Lans involvement in
Bobai was in violation of PRC Blood Products Regulations since Hua Lan did not
invest, as Shandong Taibang did, in Bobai as required by the Regulation. The
Company is awaiting the judgment of the Henan High Court as of the date of this
report. In light of the foregoing, it is unlikely that the Company's plan
acquisition of the assets of Bobai will go forward.
Dispute among Guizhou Taibang Shareholders over Raising
Additional Capital
On May 28, 2007, a 91% majority of Guizhou Taibang's
shareholders approved a plan to raise additional capital from private strategic
investors through the issuance of an additional 20,000,000 shares of Guizhou
Taibang equity interests at RMB2.80 per share. The plan required all existing
Guizhou Taibang shareholders to waive their rights of first refusal to subscribe
for the additional shares. The remaining 9% minority holder of Guizhou Taibang's
shares, the Guizhou Jie'an Company, or Jie'an, did not support the plan and did
not agree to waive its right of first refusal. On May 29, 2007, the majority
shareholders caused Guizhou Taibang to sign an Equity Purchase Agreement with
certain investors, pursuant to which the investors agreed to invest an aggregate
of RMB50,960,000 (approximately $7,475,832) in exchange for 18,200,000 shares,
or 21.4%, of Guizhou Taibang's equity interests. At the same time, Jie'an also
subscribed for 1,800,000 shares, representing its 9% pro rata share of the
20,000,000 shares being offered. The proceeds from all parties were received by
Guizhou Taibang in accordance with the agreement.
In June 2007, Jie'an brought suit in the High Court of Guizhou
province, China, against Guizhou Taibang and the three other original Guizhou
Taibang shareholders, alleging the illegality of the Equity Purchase Agreement.
In its complaint, Jie'an alleged that it had a right to acquire the shares
waived by the original Guizhou Taibang shareholders and offered to the investors
in connection with the Equity Purchase Agreement. On September 12, 2008, the
Guizhou High Court ruled against Jie'an and sustained the Equity Purchase
Agreement. On November 2008, Jie'an appealed the Guizhou High Court judgment to
the People's Supreme Court in Beijing. On May 13, 2009, the People's Supreme
Court sustained the original ruling and denied the rights of first refusal of
Jie'an over the additional shares waived by the original Guizhou Taibang's
shareholders. The registration of the new investors as Guizhou Taibang's
shareholders and the related increase in registered capital of Guizhou Taibang
with the Administration for Industry and Commerce are still pending. On January
27, 2010, the strategic investors brought suit in the High Court of Guizhou
Province against Guizhou Taibang alleging Guizhou Taibangs failure to register
their equity interest in Guizhou Taibang with the local Administration for
Industry and Commerce (AIC) and requesting the distribution of their share of Guizhou Taibangs dividends. Dalin was also joined as
a co-defendant as it is the majority shareholder and exercises control over
Guizhou Taibangs day-to-day operations. The Company does not expect the
strategic investors to prevail because, upon evaluation of the Equity Purchase
Agreement, the Company believes that the Equity Purchase Agreement is void due
to certain invalid pre-conditions and the absence of shareholder authorization
of the initial investment. In the event that Guizhou Taibang is required to
return their original investment amount to the strategic investors, Guizhou
Taibang has set aside the strategic investors initial fund along with
RMB10,056,242 (approximately $1,525,532) in accrued interest, and RMB509,600
(approximately $77,306) for the 1% penalty imposed by the agreement for any
breach as of December 31, 2010. If strategic investors prevail in their suit,
Dalin's interests in Guizhou Taibang could be reduced to approximately 41.3% .
The High Court of Guizhou heard the case on April 8, 2010 and encouraged, and
accepted by both parties, to settle the dispute outside the court but both
parties failed to reach a mutual agreeable term.
F-26
On October 14, 2010, the High Court of Guizhou ruled in favor
of the Company and denied the strategic investors right as shareholders of
Guizhou Taibang, as well as their entitlement to the dividends. On October 26,
2010, the strategic investors appealed to, and subsequently accepted by, the PRC
Superior Court in Beijing on the ruling. As of the date of this report, the
Company is waiting to hear the ruling from the Court.
During the second quarter of 2010, Jiean requested that
Guizhou Taibang register its 1.8 million shares of additional capital infusion
with the local AIC, pursuant to the Equity Purchase Agreement, and such request
was approved by the majority shareholders of Guizhou Taibang in a shareholders
meeting held in the second quarter of 2010. However, the Board of Directors of
the Company is withholding its required ratification of the shareholders
approval of Jieans request until the outcome of the ongoing litigations. If
the Company decides to ratify the approval, Dalins ownership in Guizhou Taibang
will be diluted from 54% to 52.54% and Jiean may be entitled to receive its pro
rata share of Guizhou Taibangs profits from the prior 2 years.
Dispute over Guizhou Taibang Technical Consulting
Agreement
In 1997, Guizhou Taibang entered into a Technical Cooperation
Agreement with Sin Kyung Ye, or Sin, a Korean individual, to provide certain
fractionation equipment and transfer processing know-how to Guizhou Taibang. In
August 2004, Sin filed a law suit against Guizhou Taibang with the Intermediate
Court in Guiyang City, China, alleging non-payment of RMB100,000 (approximately
$14,670) for his fractionation equipment and RMB5,000,000 (approximately
$733,500) for the transfer of his technological know-how. The Intermediate Court
ruled in favor of Sin and found that Guizhou Taibang owed Sin RMB10,376,160
(approximately $1,522,183). Guizhou Taibang appealed the Intermediate Court
ruling to the Guizhou High Court. The Guizhou High Court agreed in part with
Guizhou Taibang's grounds for appeal and reduced the amount of know-how transfer
fee to RMB1,970,413 (approximately $289,060). In May 2007, Sin appealed the
Guizhou High Court's decision to the People's Supreme Court in Beijing. The
People's Supreme Court heard the case in April 2008 and ruled on December 29,
2009 for Guizhou Taibang to pay RMB4,700,000 (approximately $689,490) as
compensation to Sin for technology transfer and RMB100,000 (approximately,
$14,670) for unpaid equipment purchase. In December 2010, Sin filed another law
suit against Guizhou Taibang with the Guizhou High Court for additional
compensation of RMB5,376,160 (USD815,563). The Guizhou High Court ruled in favor
of Sin and ruled on December 7, 2010 for Guizhou Taibang to pay the additional
compensation. Guizhou Taibang has accrued and accounted for all these expenses
as of December 31, 2010 and subsequently paid the judgment in full as of the
date of this report.
Guizhou Taibang's Guarantee to a Third Party
In 2007, as a condition to purchase Huang Ping Plasma Station,
Guizhou Taibang entered into an agreement with Guizhou Zhongxin Investment
Company, or Zhongxin, in which Guizhou Taibang agreed to repay Zhongxin's debt
out of Guizhou Taibang's payables to Zhongxin arising from plasma purchased from
Zhongxin. In the same agreement, Guizhou Taibang also delivered a guarantee to
the Huang Ping County Hospital, the former co-owner of the Huang Ping Plasma
Station, that it would pay RMB3,074,342 (approximately, $451,006) in debt that
Zhongxin owed to the hospital. On June 1, 2009, Huang Ping Hospital brought
suit, in the Huang Ping County People's Court of Guizhou Province, against
Zhongxin for non-payment of its payables and debt due to Huang Ping Hospital and
against Guizhou Taibang as the guarantor. On November 2, 2009, the court ruled
in favor of the plaintiff and Guizhou Taibang as the guarantor became obligated
to repay the Zhongxins debt to the Huang Ping Hospital on behalf of Zhongxin.
In October 2009, Guizhou Taibang appealed to the Middle Court of Kaili District
in Guizhou Province which sustained the original judgment on April 8, 2010.
Under the Equity Transfer Agreement pursuant to which we acquired a 90% interest
in Dalin, Guizhou Taibang's majority shareholder, provides that the sellers will
be responsible, based on their pro rata equity interest in Guizhou Taibang, for
damages incurred by Guizhou Taibang from Zhongxin's debt and that they will
repay Dalin their pro rata share of payments made by Guizhou Taibang to
creditors in connection with Zhongxin's debt within 10 days after payment by
Guizhou Taibang. The RMB3,074,342 contingent liability and proportionate share
of the liability to be recovered from the sellers were properly reflected in the
financials as of December 31, 2009. On December 31, 2010, Guizhou Taibang
brought suit against Zhongxin in the Middle Court of Guiyang City, to recover
the full judgment amount of RMB3,074,342 plus court fee of RMB32,340 that
Guizhou Taibang has already paid on behalf of Zhongxin.
On September 13, 2010, Zhongxin countersued the Company for a
consideration of RMB500,000 (approximately $74,850) for the alleged loss of its
share of income from the Huang Ping Plasma Station since the Company acquired
the station in April 2007. The Company believes Zhongxins claim is unwarranted since the
Company acquired the station from its rightful owner, the Treasury Department of
Huangpin County, Guizhou Province.
F-27
Shandong Taibang Equity Interests
Mr. Zu Ying Du was one of the original equity holders in the
Companys operating subsidiary, Shandong Taibang. Pursuant to a joint venture
agreement, among the original equity holders, Mr. Du was obligated to make a
capital contribution of RMB 20 million (or approximately $2.6 million) for a 25%
interest in Shandong Taibang. Mr. Du made this contribution using funds borrowed
from the Beijing Chen Da Technology Investment Company, or Beijing Chen Da. Mr.
Du failed to repay Beijing Chen Da for his loan of the capital contribution
amount. Mr. Du disputes that the money was due and owing. A Beijing court found
that Beijing Chen Da had given money to Mr. Du but found that the loan agreement
failed to comply with Chinese law. A notice was issued on July 5, 2004 by the
Shenzhen Public Security Bureau Economic Crime Investigation Unit requesting a
stay of the Beijing action pending their investigation into money laundering
relating to the 20 million RMB loan to Zu Ying Du.
Subsequently, Beijing Chen Da entered into an equity transfer
agreement with Mr. Du, pursuant to which Mr. Du's 25% equity interest in
Shandong Taibang was transferred to Beijing Chen Da as repayment of the RMB 20
million debt. This agreement was signed by Mr. Du's brother who held a power of
attorney from Mr. Du. Mr. Du disputes the legitimacy of this transfer and has
argued that his brother, Du Hai Shan, exceeded the scope of the power of
attorney. Mr. Du sued his brother in the court of Jianli County, Hubei province,
relating to the propriety of the brother's actions under the power of attorney.
Initially the county court found in its judgment that the act had exceeded the
scope of the power of attorney. Subsequently the Intermediate Court of Jingzhou
City, Hubei province, ruled on December 10, 2008 to suspend the judgment based
on the grounds that the original court lacked jurisdiction to hear the case. The
case is slated to be reviewed again by the Hubei Jingzhou Intermediate Court.
Missile Engineering, another original equity holder wholly
controlled by Mr. Du, was obligated to contribute RMB 32.8 million (or $4.2
million) for a 41% interest in Shandong Taibang by means of cash, equipment and
patent technology. It was obligated to obtain new drug certificate and
production license of its patent technology from the government within a
stipulated period in order to be recognized as a valid capital contribution, or
in the alternative, make a cash payment. The patent technology was valued as RMB
26.4 million (or approximately $3.4 million). However, Missile Engineering
failed to obtain the new drug certificate and production license within the
stipulated period. Mr. Du also disputed whether the period for obtaining the
certificate and license had expired. Pursuant to a stockholders resolution on
September 26, 2004, Missile Engineering agreed to sell its 41% interest in
Shandong Taibang to Up-Wing Investments Limited (Up-Wing) and Up-Wing agreed
to take up the obligation of Missile Engineering to pay the RMB 26.4 million in
cash. Missile Engineering disputed this transaction and sued the brother of Mr.
Du in the court of Jianli County, Hubei province, relating to the propriety of
the brother's actions under the power of attorney. Initially the county court
found in its judgment that the act had exceeded the scope of the power of
attorney. Subsequently the Intermediate Court of Jingzhou City, Hubei province,
ruled on December 10, 2008 to suspend the judgment based on the grounds that the
original court lacked jurisdiction to hear the case. The case is slated to be
reviewed again by the Hubei Jingzhou Intermediate Court.
In June 10, 2005, Beijing Chen Da also sold its equity interest
in Shandong Taibang to Up-Wing Investments Limited, or Up-Wing, pursuant to a
share transfer agreement, which became effective on September 2, 2005, upon
approval by the Shandong Provincial Department of Foreign Trade and Economic
Cooperation, or the Shandong COFTEC. In March 2006, Up-Wing sold its equity
interests in Shandong Taibang to Logic Express, the Companys subsidiary.
In 2006, Missile Engineering applied for arbitration before the
China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission, or CIETAC, to
challenge the effectiveness of the transfer to Up-Wing Investments Limited, of
the equity interests in Shandong Taibang formerly owned by Missile Engineering.
The equity transfer had been approved by the Shandong Provincial Department of
Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation, or the Shandong COFTEC. Missile
Engineering later voluntarily withdrew this application and instead applied for
administrative reconsideration of the equity transfer, but this application was
rejected by the Ministry of Commerce in 2007. Missile Engineering applied with
the District Court of Lixia District, Jinan City, Shandong province requesting
revocation of Shandong COFTEC's approval of the equity transfer to Up-wing by
Missile Engineering. Missile Engineering later voluntarily withdrew the action.
In April 2007, Logic Express initiated an arbitration proceeding before the
Shandong Tai'an Arbitration Committee, to establish that Logic Express is the
lawful shareholder of Shandong Taibang. The parties to that proceeding were
Logic Express Ltd. and Shandong Taibang Biological Products Co., Ltd. The
Arbitration Committee's decision on September 6, 2007 confirmed that Logic
Express had legitimate ownership as a result of the transfer of Shandong
Taibang. Up-Wing started an action in the Intermediate Court of Tai'an City,
Shandong province requesting the court to establish that Up-Wing is the lawful
shareholder of Shandong Taibang. The Intermediate Court of Tai'an City, Shandong
province on December 20, 2007 rejected the application on the basis that the
same matter had been tried by the arbitration panel.
Up-Wing filed a defamation case in the District Court of
Hi-technology and Industry Development District, Tai'an City, Shandong province
claiming defamation against Mr. Du and the 21
st
Century Economic
Report Newspaper. Judgment in favor of Up-Wing was rendered on July 22, 2008
ordering the newspaper and Mr. Du to publish an apology to Up-Wing.
F-28
Mr. Du and Missile Engineering subsequently filed two actions
in the Intermediate Court of Wuhan City, Hubei province, against Du Hai Shan,
his brother, Beijing Chen Da and Logic Express, requesting that the court
restore the equity interests originally held by the plaintiffs, 25% equity
interest held by Mr. Du and 41% equity interest held by Missile Engineering and
the court issued a preliminary order attaching 66% of the equity of Shandong
Taibang pending the outcome of the case. On September 25, 2009, the Higher
People's Court of Hubei overruled the Wuhan Intermediate Court's acceptance of
jurisdiction over the case and ruled that the Tai'an Intermediate Court in
Shandong Province, where the Company is located, had the proper jurisdiction
over the parties' dispute. The court ruled that while the plaintiffs had the
right to bring a lawsuit for the validity of the share transfer agreement
because they did not attend the previous arbitration hearing and never reached
an arbitration agreement regarding their dispute, the Tai'an Intermediate Court
has the proper jurisdiction over the dispute pursuant to the prior agreement of
the parties. As a result, the attached 66% of the equity of Shandong Taibang was
released back to Logic Express. On November 17, 2009, the Wuhan Intermediate
Court permitted Mr. Du and Missile Engineering to withdraw their suits against
Logic Express and the other defendants.
On December 31, 2010, the Company received a Notice from the
PRC Supreme Court, advising the Company that the PRC Supreme Court has accepted
an appeal for judicial review of the Hubei High Court ruling dismissing case.
The Company has submitted its counter-argument and related material to the PRC
Supreme Court on November 2, 2010 and the PRC Supreme Court ruled in favor of
the Company on November 30, 2010 and denied Mr. Du and Missile Engineerings
appeal to the ruling of Wuhan Intermediate Court.
Dispute over Raw Plasma Supply Agreement with Xintai
On March 10, 2009, Henan Xintai Medicine Company (previously
known as Henan Zhongtai Medicine, Xintai) brought suit against Shandong
Taibang and its two wholly-owned plasma collecting subsidiaries in Shandong for
breach of a raw plasma supply agreement. The suit was subsequently withdrawn by
Xintai on May 31, 2009. The agreement, signed by Shandong Taibang and Xintai on
October 10, 2006, requires the two subsidiaries to provide to Xintai 45 metric
tons of raw plasma per year from 2007 to 2009. The subsidiaries provided more
than 34 metric tons of plasma to Xintai during 2007. However, the Company ceased
its delivery of plasma to Xintai in late 2007 to avoid contravention of new PRC
regulation. Clause 43 of an October 31, 2007, PRC State Department Regulation on
Plasma Collection Stations, prohibits plasma collecting stations from providing
raw plasma to any manufacturer other than their direct parent (the
Regulation). On March 12, 2009, Shandong Taibang filed a suit in the Shandong
Tai'an Middle Court against Xintai seeking damages of RMB50,000 (approximately,
$7,335) for the plasma already supplied to Xintai during 2007. On June 29, 2009,
Xintai re-filed its suit in the Shandong Tai'an Middle Court against Shandong
Taibang and the two subsidiaries seeking compensation of RMB6,000,000
(approximately, $880,200) for alleged breach of contract and demanding that
Shandong Taibang and the subsidiaries continue to honor the agreement. On
October 20, 2009, the Tai'an Middle Court combined and heard the two suits and
ruled on January 20, 2010 in favor of Shandong Taibang on all accounts.
On February 17, 2010, Xintai appealed to the High Court of
Shandong Province and on August 10, 2010, the High Court remanded the suit to
the Taian Middle Court for retrial on grounds of insufficient evidence.
On November 8, 2010, the Company and Xintai reached an out of
court settlement whereby Shandong Taibang agreed to pay Xintai RMB 4,000,000
(approximately $598,800), payable on or before November 22, 2010, and RMB 43,950
(approximately $6,430) in court costs. The Company has paid the costs of its
settlement agreement with Xintai under legal expenses as of December 31,
2010.
F-29
NOTE 21 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The material related party transactions undertaken by the
Company with related parties for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 are
presented as follows:
Assets
|
|
Purpose
|
|
|
December 31, 2010
|
|
|
December 31, 2009
|
|
Accounts receivable related
party
(1)
|
|
Processing fees /sales
|
|
$
|
212,611
|
|
$
|
222,617
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities
|
|
Purpose
|
|
|
December 31, 2010
|
|
|
December 31, 2009
|
|
Short term loans noncontrolling interest
shareholders
(2)
|
|
Loan
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
3,652,500
|
|
Accrued interest noncontrolling
interest shareholders
(2)
|
|
Interest payable
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
$
|
2,068,526
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other payable related
parties
(3)
|
|
Loan
|
|
$
|
2,195,123
|
|
$
|
2,122,772
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other payable related
parties
(4)
|
|
Contribution
|
|
|
997,017
|
|
|
964,168
|
|
Total other payable related
parties
|
|
|
|
$
|
3,192,140
|
|
$
|
3,086,940
|
|
(1)
Guizhou Taibang provides processing services for
Guizhou Eakan Co., Ltd. (Guizhou Eakan), the affiliate of one of the Guizhou
Taibangs noncontrolling interests holders. The Companys total processing
services income from Guizhou Eakan amounted to $499,128 and $705,018 for the
years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. In addition, Guizhou
Taibang made sales to Guizhou Eakan, amounting to $521,306, for the year ended
December 31, 2010. As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, accounts receivable due
from Guizhou Eakan amounted to $212,611 and $222,617, respectively. The
outstanding balance as of December 31, 2010 was settled in cash in January 2011.
(2)
On April 6, 2009, Logic Express entered into an
agreement with Shandong Institute, the noncontrolling interest holders in
Shandong Taibang, pursuant to which, Shandong Institute would provide an advance
to assist Logic Expresss purchase of 90% Dalin's equity interests (see Note
17). Under the terms of the agreement, Shandong Institute agreed to provide
advance of $3,652,500 (RMB25,000,000), representing 12.86% of the Companys
purchase consideration in Dalin to the Company for one year, bearing interest
equal to the higher of a proportionate share of the net income of Dalin during
the year ended December 31, 2009 or 6% per annum. On April 12, 2010, the Company
fully paid the advance from Shandong Institute and the interest of approximately
$1.3 million, which was less than the Companys previous estimate by
approximately $0.9 million. The Company recorded the difference between the
previous estimate and actual payment in other income of the consolidated
statement of income for the year ended December 31, 2010.
(3)
Guizhou Taibang has payables to Guizhou Eakan
Investing Corp., amounting to approximately $2,195,123 (RMB14,470,160). Guizhou
Eakan Investing Corp. is one of the noncontrolling interest holders of the
Guizhou Taibang. The Company borrowed this interest free advance for working
capital purpose for Guizhou Taibang. The balance is due on demand.
(4)
Guizhou Taibang has payables to Guizhou Jiean,
a noncontrolling interest holder of Guizhou Taibang, amounting to approximately
$997,017 (RMB 6,569,840). In 2007, Guizhou Taibang received additional
contributions from Guizhou Jiean of $962,853 to maintain Jiean equity interest
in Guizhou Taibang at 9%. However, due to a legal dispute among shareholders
over raising additional capital as discussed in the legal proceeding section
(see note 20), the money may be returned to Jiean. During the second quarter of
2010, Jiean requested that Guizhou Taibang register its 1.8 million shares of
additional capital infusion with the local Administration for Industry and
Commerce, pursuant to the equity purchase agreement, and such registration was
approved by the majority shareholders of Guizhou Taibang in a shareholders
meeting held in the second quarter of 2010. However, the Board of Directors of
the Company is withholding its required ratification of the shareholders
approval of Jieans request until the outcome of the ongoing litigations. If
the Company decided to ratify the approval, Dalins ownership in Guizhou Taibang
will be diluted from 54% to 52.54% and Guizhou Jiean will be entitled to
receive its pro rata share of Guizhou Taibangs profits from the prior 2 years.
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NOTE 22 - EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and
diluted income per share for the periods indicated:
|
|
2010
|
|
|
2009
|
|
Numerator used in basic net income
per share:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income attributable to China Biologic Products,
Inc.
|
$
|
31,542,883
|
|
$
|
2,208,126
|
|
Decrease in fair value of derivative
liabilities
|
|
(228,033
|
)
|
|
-
|
|
Numerator used in diluted net income per share
|
$
|
31,314,850
|
|
$
|
2,208,126
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average shares:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
2009
|
|
Basic
|
|
23,586,506
|
|
|
21,754,911
|
|
Effect of dilutive common share
equivalents:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted effect of placement agent warrants
|
|
8,472
|
|
|
-
|
|
Diluted effect of stock option
|
|
581,454
|
|
|
194,727
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted
|
|
24,176,432
|
|
|
21,949,638
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income per ordinary share-basic
|
$
|
1.34
|
|
$
|
0.10
|
|
Earnings per share - diluted
|
$
|
1.30
|
|
$
|
0.10
|
|
During the year ended December 31, 2010, the Subscribed
Securities and 1,021,000 options at an average exercise price of $12.43 are
excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share since they did not
have any dilutive effect.
During the year ended December 31, 2009, both the Subscribed
Securities and all of the warrants are excluded from the calculation of diluted
earnings per share since they did not have any dilutive effect.
NOTE 23 CONCENTRATIONS AND CREDIT RISKS
The Company's operations are carried out in the PRC and are
subject to specific considerations and significant risks not typically
associated with companies in North America and Western Europe. Accordingly, the
Company's business, financial condition and results of operations may be
influenced by the political, economic and legal environments in the PRC, and by
the general state of the PRC economy. The Company's results may be adversely
affected by changes in governmental policies with respect to laws and
regulations, anti-inflationary measures, currency conversion and remittance
abroad, and rates and methods of taxation, among other things.
The Company maintains balances at financial institutions which,
from time to time, may exceed Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insured
limits for its bank accounts located in the United States or may exceed Hong
Kong Deposit Protection Board insured limits for its bank accounts located in
Hong Kong. Cash balances maintained at financial institutions or state-owned
banks in the PRC are not covered by insurance. Total cash in banks as of
December 31, 2010 and 2009 amounted to $64,443,315 and $53,576,495,
respectively, $1,473,917 and $1,009,053 of which are covered by insurance,
respectively. The Company has not experienced any losses in uninsured bank
deposits and does not believe that it is exposed to any significant risks on its
cash in bank accounts.
The Companys major product, human albumin: 20%/10ml, 20%/25ml,
20%/50ml, 10%/10ml, 10%/25ml and 10%/50ml, accounted for 48.0% and 49.7% of the
total sales for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. If the
market demands for human albumin cannot be sustained in the future or if the
price of human albumin decreases, it would adversely affect the Companys
operating results.
All of the Companys customers are located in the PRC and
India. As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company had no significant
concentration of credit risk. There were no customers that individually
comprised 10% or more of the sales during the years ended December 31, 2010 and
2009. No individual customer represented 10% or more of trade receivables at
December 31, 2010 and 2009. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of
its customers financial condition and, generally, requires no collateral from
its customers.
There was one vendor that individually comprised 10% or more of
the purchase during the year ended December 31, 2010 and there were two vendors
that individually comprised 10% or more of the purchase during the same period
in 2009. There was one individual vendor that represented more than 10% of
accounts payables at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
NOTE 24 SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On January 4, 2011, Logic China entered into an equity transfer
agreement to purchase 10% of the equity interest in Dalin from its
noncontrolling shareholder, Shaowen Fan, for cash consideration of $7,585,000
(RMB 50,000,000). The equity transfer was registered with the local
Administration for Industry and Commerce on January 26, 2011 and the purchase
price was fully paid as of February 22, 2011 in accordance with the equity
transfer agreement. Upon completion of the transaction, Dalin became the
Companys indirect 100% owned subsidiary.
F-31
On January 19, 2011, the Board of Directors of Guizhou Taibang
declared a $12,136,000 (RMB 80,000,000) distribution to its 54% shareholder,
Dalin, its 19% shareholder, Guizhou Eakan, its 18% shareholder, Shenzhen
Yigongshengda, and its 9% shareholder, Jiean, in accordance with their
respective equity interest in Guizhou Taibang. Guizhou Taibang paid $9,102,000
to the shareholders in March 2011.
NOTE 25 CHINA BIOLOGIC PRODUCTS, INC. (PARENT COMPANY)
The following represents condensed unconsolidated financial
information of the Parent Company only:
Condensed Balance Sheets
|
|
December 31, 2010
|
|
|
December 31, 2009
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents
|
$
|
103,894
|
|
$
|
30,275
|
|
Prepayments and prepaid expenses
|
|
126,555
|
|
|
659,102
|
|
Property, plant and equipment, net
|
|
11,644
|
|
|
-
|
|
Investment in and amounts due from
subsidiaries
|
|
130,004,635
|
|
|
85,299,954
|
|
Total Assets
|
|
130,246,728
|
|
|
85,989,331
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other payables and accrued expenses
|
|
4,193,446
|
|
|
3,541,503
|
|
Convertible notes
|
|
1,196,233
|
|
|
89,760
|
|
Derivative liabilities-embedded
conversion option in the Notes
|
|
14,561,661
|
|
|
19,960,145
|
|
Derivative liabilities- Warrants
|
|
11,095,592
|
|
|
12,701,262
|
|
Total Liabilities
|
|
31,046,932
|
|
|
36,292,670
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Equity
|
|
99,199,796
|
|
|
49,696,661
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Liabilities
and Equity
|
$
|
130,246,728
|
|
$
|
85,989,331
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Condensed Statement of Income:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Years Ended
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2010
|
|
|
December 31, 2009
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity in income of subsidiaries
|
$
|
43,680,970
|
|
$
|
34,409,253
|
|
General and administrative expenses
|
|
(6,667,836
|
)
|
|
(2,975,114
|
)
|
Other expenses
|
|
(2,047,084
|
)
|
|
(310,685
|
)
|
Change in fair value of derivative liabilities
|
|
(3,233,288
|
)
|
|
(28,915,328
|
)
|
Profit before income tax expense
|
|
31,732,762
|
|
|
2,208,126
|
|
Income tax expense
|
|
(189,879
|
)
|
|
-
|
|
Net Income
|
$
|
31,542,883
|
|
$
|
2,208,126
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Condensed Statement of Cash Flows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Years Ended
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2010
|
|
|
December 31, 2009
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by operating activities
|
$
|
86,060
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
Net cash used in investing activities
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
Net cash used in financing activities
|
|
(12,441
|
)
|
|
-
|
|
Net increase in cash
|
|
73,619
|
|
|
-
|
|
Cash at beginning of year
|
|
30,275
|
|
|
30,275
|
|
Cash at end of year
|
$
|
103,894
|
|
$
|
30,275
|
|
F-32
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
|
|
Description
|
2.1
|
|
Share Exchange Agreement
between the Company, Logic Express Limited and the selling stockholders
signatory thereto, dated as of July 18, 2006 (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 2 of the registration statement on Form SB-2, filed by the Company
on September 5, 2007)
|
3.1
|
|
Certificate of Incorporation of
the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the registration
statement on Form SB-2, filed by the Company on September 5, 2007)
|
3.2
|
|
Amended and
Restated By-Laws, adopted on March 31, 2009
|
4.1
|
|
Form of Registration Rights
Agreement, dated June 5, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of
the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company on June 5, 2009).
|
4.2
|
|
Form of 3.8% Convertible Senior
Secured Note due 2011 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of the
Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company on June 5, 2009).
|
4.3
|
|
Form of Warrant (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 4.3 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the
Company on June 5, 2009)
|
10.1
|
|
China Biologic Products, Inc.
2008 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of
the current report on Form 8-K, filed by the Company on May 13, 2008)
|
10.2
|
|
Form of Stock Option Award
Agreement of China Biologic Products, Inc. (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.5 of the current report on Form 8-K, filed by the Company on
May 13, 2008)
|
10.3
|
|
Group Secondment Agreement,
dated October 28, 2002, between Shandong Taibang Biological Products Co.,
Ltd. and the Shandong Institute (English Translation) (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the registration statement on Form SB-2/A,
filed by the Company on December 3, 2007)
|
10.4
|
|
Amended and Restated Joint
Venture Agreement, between Logic Express Limited and the Shandong
Institute, dated as of March 12, 2006 (English Translation) (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the registration statement on Form SB-2,
filed by the Company on September 5, 2007)
|
10.5
|
|
Letter of Intent for Equity
Transfer, between Logic Express Limited and the Shandong Institute, dated
as of June 10, 2006 (English Translation) (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.3 of the registration statement on Form SB-2, filed by the
Company on September 5, 2007)
|
10.6
|
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Joint Venture and Cooperation
Agreement between Mr. Fan Qingchun, Shandong Taibang Biological Products
Co., Ltd. and Shaanxi Power Construction Corporation, dated September 12,
2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the current report on
Form 8-K, filed by the Company on October 16, 2008)
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10.7
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Agreement on Equity Transfer,
Acquisition, Joint Venture and Cooperation, among Shandong Taibang
Biological Products Co., Ltd., Shaanxi Power Construction Corporation and
Mr. Fan Qingchun, dated September 12, 2008 (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.3 of the current report on Form 8-K, filed by the Company on
October 16, 2008)
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Description
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10.8
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(Shareholder) Agreement among
Shandong Taibang Biological Products Co., Ltd., Logic Express Limited and
Biological Institute, dated September 12, 2008 (incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10.4 of the current report on Form 8-K, filed by the Company on
October 16, 2008)
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10.9
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Equity Transfer Agreement, dated September 26,
2008, among Logic Express Limited, Chongqing Dalin Biologic Technologies
Co., Ltd. and certain shareholders of Chongqing Dalin Biologic
Technologies Co., Ltd. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the
current report on Form 8-K, filed by the Company on October 2, 2008)
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10.10
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Equity Transfer Agreement,
between Shandong Taibang Biological Products Co., Ltd. and Mr. Fan
Qingchun, dated October 10, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.1 of the current report on Form 8-K, filed by the Company on October
16, 2008)
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10.11
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Supplemental Agreement, dated November 3, 2008,
among Logic Express Limited, Fan Shaowen, as representative of the
shareholders of Chongqing Dalin Biologic Technologies Co., Ltd. and
Chongqing Dalin Biologic Technologies Co., Ltd. (English Translation)
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the current report on Form
8-K, filed by the Company on November 7, 2008)
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10.12
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Second Supplemental Agreement,
dated November 14, 2008, among Logic Express Limited, Fan Shaowen as
representative of the shareholders of Chongqing Dalin Biologic
Technologies Co., Ltd. and Chongqing Dalin Biologic Technologies Co., Ltd.
(English Translation) (incorporated by reference to exhibit 10.3 of the
current report on Form 8-K, filed by the Company on November 20, 2008)
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10.13
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Amended Equity Transfer Agreement, dated
December 12, 2008, among Logic Express Limited, Chongqing Dalin Biologic
Technologies Co., Ltd., and certain shareholders of Chongqing Dalin
Biologic Technologies Co., Ltd. (English Translation) (incorporated by
reference to exhibit 10.4 of the current report on Form 8-K, filed by the
Company on December 18, 2008)
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10.14
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English Translation of the
Equity Transfer and Entrustment Agreement, dated April 6, 2009, among
Logic Express, Shandong Taibang Biological Products Co., Ltd. and the
Shandong Institute of Biological Products (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.6 of the current report on Form 8-K filed by the Company on
April 13, 2009)
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10.15
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Raw Plasma Supply Agreement, between Shandong
Taibang Biological Products Co., Ltd. and Qi He Plasma Collection Station,
dated as of December 30, 2005 (English Translation) (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the registration statement on Form SB-2,
filed by the Company on September 5, 2007)
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10.16
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Raw Plasma Supply Agreement,
between Shandong Taibang Biological Products Co., Ltd. and the Xia Jin
Plasma Collection Station, dated as of December 30, 2005 (English
Translation) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of the
registration statement on Form SB-2, filed by the Company on September 5,
2007)
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10.17
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Raw Plasma Supply Agreement, between Shandong
Taibang and the Zhang Qiu Plasma Collection Station, dated as of December
30, 2005 (English Translation) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6
of the registration statement on Form SB-2, filed by the Company on
September 5, 2007)
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10.18
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Plasma Processing Agreement,
between Shandong Taibang Biological Products Co., Ltd. and Qi He An Tai
Plasma Collection Co., Ltd., dated as of January 2, 1007 (English
Translation) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 of the
registration statement on Form SB-2/A, filed by the Company on December 3,
2007)
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10.19
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Plasma Processing Agreement, between Shandong
Taibang Biological Products Co., Ltd. and the Xia Jin An Tai Plasma
Collection Co., Ltd., dated as of January 2, 2007 (English Translation)
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 of the registration statement
on Form SB-2/A, filed by the Company on December 3, 2007)
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10.20
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Plasma Processing Agreement,
between Shandong Taibang Biological Products Co., Ltd. and the Zhang Qiu
An Tai Plasma Collection Co., Ltd., dated as of January 2, 2007 (English
Translation) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 of the
registration statement on Form SB-2/A, filed by the Company on December 3,
2007)
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10.21
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Raw Plasma Supply Agreement, between Shandong
Taibang Biological Products Co., Ltd. and Liao Cheng Tiantan Plasma
Collection Co. Ltd., dated as of November 1, 2007 (English Translation)
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 of the registration statement
on Form SB-2/A, filed by the Company on December 28, 2007)
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10.22
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Asset Purchase Agreement,
between Xia Jin An Tai Plasma Collection Co., Ltd. and Xia Jin County
Plasma Collection Station, dated as of October 20, 2006 (English
Translation) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 of the
registration statement on Form SB-2/A, filed by the Company on December 3,
2007)
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10.23
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Asset Purchase Agreement, between Liao Cheng An
Tai Plasma Collection Co., Ltd. and Yang Gu County Plasma Collection
Station, dated as of November 3, 2006 (English Translation) (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.16 of the registration statement
on Form SB-2/A, filed by the Company on December 3, 2007)
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Description
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10.24
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Asset Purchase Agreement, between Qi He An Tai
Plasma Collection Co., Ltd. and Qi He County Plasma Collection Station,
dated as of November 9, 2006 (English Translation) (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.14 of the registration statement on Form SB-2/A,
filed by the Company on December 3, 2007)
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10.25
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Asset Purchase Agreement,
between He Ze An Tai Plasma Collection Co., Ltd and Yun Cheng County
Plasma Collection Station, dated as of December 15, 2006 (English
Translation) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 of the
registration statement on Form SB-2/A, filed by the Company on December 3,
2007)
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10.26
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Asset Purchase Agreement, between Zhang Qiu An
Tai Plasma Collection Co., Ltd. and Zhang Qiu Plasma Collection Station,
dated as of December 31, 2006 (English Translation) (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.12 of the registration statement on Form SB-2/A,
filed by the Company on December 3, 2007)
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10.27
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Asset Purchase Agreement,
between Guang Xi Huan Jiang Missile Plasma Collection Co., Ltd. and Huan
Jiang Maonan Autonomous County Plasma Collection Station, dated as of
April 24, 2007 (English Translation) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.13 of the registration statement on Form SB-2/A, filed by the Company
on December 3, 2007)
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10.28
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Asset Purchase Agreement, between Fang Cheng
Plasma Collection Co., Ltd. and Fang Cheng Plasma Company, dated as of
April 30, 2007 (English Translation) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.21 of the registration statement on Form SB-2/A, filed by the Company
on December 3, 2007)
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10.29
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Asset Purchase Agreement,
between Guang Xi Huan Jiang Missile Plasma Collection Co., Ltd. and Huan
Jiang Maonan Autonomous County Plasma Collection Station, dated as of
August 5, 2007 (English Translation) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.13 of the registration statement on Form SB-2/A, filed by the Company
on December 3, 2007)
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10.30
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Trademark Licensing Agreement, dated as of
February 27, 2007 (English Translation) (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.17 of the registration statement on Form SB-2/A, filed by the
Company on December 3, 2007)
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10.31
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Loan Agreement, dated as of
November 30, 2006, among Shandong Taibang and the Shandong Institute and
Logic Express (English Translation) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.18 of the registration statement on Form SB-2/A, filed by the Company
on December 3, 2007)
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10.32
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Supplementary Agreement, dated as of September
1, 2007, among Shandong Taibang Biological Products Co., Ltd., the
Shandong Institute and Logic Express Limited (English Translation)
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 of the registration statement
on Form SB-2/A, filed by the Company on December 3, 2007)
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10.33
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Form of Bank of Communications
Loan Contract, among Shandong Taibang and the Taian Branch of the Bank of
Communications (English Translation) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.20 of the registration statement on Form SB-2/A, filed by the Company
on December 3, 2007)
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10.34
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China Bank of Communications Loan Contract,
dated October 28, 2008, between Shandong Taibang Biological Products Co.
Ltd. and Bank of Communications, Taian Branch (English Translation)
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the current report on Form
8-K, filed by the Company on November 3, 2008)
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10.35
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Loan Agreement between Shandong
Taibang Biological Products Co., Ltd. and Bank Of China, dated January 8,
2009 (English Translation) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of
the current report on Form 8-K, filed by the Company on January 13, 2009)
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10.36
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Employment Agreement, between Y. Tristan Kuo
and China Biologic Products, Inc., dated May 9, 2008 (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the current report on Form 8-K, filed by the
Company on May 13, 2008)
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10.37
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Employment Agreement, between
Chao Ming Zhao and China Biologic Products, Inc., dated May 9, 2008
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the current report on Form
8-K, filed by the Company on May 13, 2008)
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10.38
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Form of Directors Employment Agreement of
China Biologic (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 of the
registration statement on Form SB-2, filed by the Company on September 5,
2007)
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10.39
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Form of Independent Director
Agreement of China Biologic Products, Inc. (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.1 of the current report on Form 8-K, filed by the Company on
July 30, 2008)
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10.40
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Form of Indemnity
Agreement of China Biologic Products, Inc. (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.2 of the current report on Form 8-K, filed by the
Company on July 30, 2008)
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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10.41
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Form of Guarantee and Pledge
Agreement, dated June 10, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2
of the current report on Form 8-K filed by the Company on June 5, 2009).
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10.42
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Form of Indemnification Agreement, dated June
10, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the current report
on Form 8-K filed by the Company on June 5, 2009).
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14
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Code of Ethics (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 14 of the annual report on Form 10-KSB, filed by the
Company on March 28, 2008)
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21*
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Subsidiaries of the Company
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23.1*
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Consent of KPMG, an independent registered public accounting firm.
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23.2*
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Consent of Frazer
Frost, LLP, an independent registered accounting firm
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31.1*
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Certifications of Chief
Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002.
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31.2*
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Certifications of Chief Financial Officer
Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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32.1*
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Certification of Chief
Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002.
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32.2*
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer
Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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*Filed herewith.
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