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

FORM 10-Q

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2009

Commission File Number 0-51312

SHENGTAI PHARMACEUTICAL, INC.
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)

DELAWARE
 
54-2155579
(State or other jurisdiction of
 
(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)
 
Identification No.)

CHANGDA ROAD EAST, DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT,
CHANGLE COUNTY, SHANDONG, 
PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA 262400
(Address of principal executive offices)

011-86-536-6295802
(Issuer's telephone number)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes  þ No o .

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yes   ¨ No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large Accelerated Filer  o
 Accelerated Filer  o
Non-Accelerated Filer o
 Smaller Reporting Company þ
   
(Do not check if a smaller
reporting company)
 
    
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes  No  þ

As of May 13, 2009, there were outstanding 19,169,805 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, of the registrant.
 

 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2009 AND JUNE 30, 2008

   
March 31,
   
June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
ASSETS
           
CURRENT ASSETS:
           
Cash
  $ 2,249,064     $ 3,405,606  
Restricted cash
    8,992,823       6,763,500  
Notes receivable
    149,447       458,630  
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $492,918
               
and $440,701 as of March 31, 2009 and June 30, 2008, respectively
    6,518,464       7,614,236  
Other receivables
    249,284       691,215  
Inventories
    6,929,686       5,039,278  
Prepayments
    371,267       310,381  
Loan to related party
    439,500       -  
Total current assets
    25,899,535       24,282,846  
                 
PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net
    71,893,618       69,943,021  
                 
OTHER ASSETS:
               
Investment in Changle Shengshi Redian Co., Ltd.
    3,739,131       3,607,912  
Loan to related party - noncurrent
    -       437,700  
Intangible assets - land use right, net of accumulated amortization
    3,494,976       3,042,183  
Total other assets
    7,234,107       7,087,795  
                 
Total assets
  $ 105,027,260     $ 101,313,662  
                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
                 
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
               
Notes payable - banks
  $ 13,185,000     $ 10,942,500  
Accounts payable
    6,289,009       7,669,728  
Accounts payable - related parties
    637,792       714,776  
Short term loans
    22,707,500       22,658,270  
Accrued liabilities
    212,595       261,187  
Other payable
    2,917,200       2,146,108  
Employee loans
    841,297       1,382,287  
Employee loan - officer
    43,549       53,605  
Third party loan
    192,642       640,228  
Customer deposit
    1,729,702       804,323  
Taxes payable
    2,618,424       4,631,252  
Current portion of capital lease obligations
    398,862       -  
Total current liabilities
    51,773,572       51,904,264  
                 
LONG TERM LIABILITIES:
               
Capital lease obligation
    4,875,368       -  
Other payable - noncurrent
    1,424,044       2,653,995  
Total long term liabilities
    6,299,412       2,653,995  
                 
Total liabilities
    58,072,984       54,558,259  
                 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
               
                 
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
               
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized,
               
no shares issued and outstanding
    -       -  
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized,
               
19,169,805 and 19,094,805 shares issued and outstanding as
               
of December 31, 2008 and June 30, 2008, respectively
    19,170       19,095  
Paid-in capital
    20,464,837       19,987,708  
Statutory reserves
    3,004,008       2,894,902  
Retained earnings
    18,521,982       19,136,577  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    4,944,279       4,717,121  
Total shareholders' equity
    46,954,276       46,755,403  
                 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
  $ 105,027,260     $ 101,313,662  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.

 
 

 


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2009 AND 2008
(UNAUDITED)

   
Three months ended
   
Nine months ended
 
   
March 31,
   
March 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
SALES REVENUE
  $ 16,301,522     $ 20,701,577     $ 49,220,996     $ 65,028,934  
                                 
COST OF SALES
    15,283,929       16,220,665       43,016,707       50,085,971  
                                 
GROSS PROFIT
    1,017,593       4,480,912       6,204,289       14,942,963  
                                 
SELLING, GENERAL AND  ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
    1,322,178       1,603,932       6,074,853       5,114,863  
                                 
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS
    (304,585 )     2,876,980       129,436       9,828,100  
                                 
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
                               
Earnings on equity investment
    59,524       43,070       92,936       192,826  
Other income
    60,364       67,451       115,545       177,160  
Other expense
    (4,428 )     (96,191 )     (255,540 )     (300,035 )
Interest expense and other charges
    (527,987 )     (738,634 )     (591,493 )     (1,674,515 )
Interest income
    7,548       55,697       104,221       154,101  
Other expense, net
    (404,979 )     (668,607 )     (534,331 )     (1,450,463 )
                                 
(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
    (709,564 )     2,208,373       (404,895 )     8,377,637  
                                 
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
    (48,166 )     321,220       100,594       1,108,388  
                                 
NET  (LOSS) INCOME
    (661,398 )     1,887,153       (505,489 )     7,269,249  
                                 
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME:
                               
Foreign currency translation adjustments
    (60,568 )     1,554,258       227,158       2,966,909  
                                 
COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME
  $ (721,966 )   $ 3,441,411     $ (278,331 )   $ 10,236,158  
                                 
(LOSS) EARNINGS PER SHARE
                               
Basic
  $ (0.03 )   $ 0.10     $ (0.03 )   $ 0.38  
Diluted
  $ (0.03 )   $ 0.10     $ (0.03 )   $ 0.36  
                                 
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES
                               
Basic
    19,169,805       19,069,805       19,129,146       18,967,857  
Diluted
    19,169,805       19,845,195       19,129,146       19,959,689  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.

 
 

 


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

                     
Retained earnings
   
Accumulated other
       
   
Common stock
   
Paid-in
   
Statutory
         
comprehensive
       
   
Shares
   
Par value
   
capital
   
reserves
   
Unrestricted
   
income
   
Totals
 
BALANCE, June 30, 2007
    18,875,000     $ 18,875     $ 19,163,549     $ 1,735,484     $ 9,885,670     $ 826,998     $ 31,630,576  
                                                         
Exercised warrants
    194,805       195       506,298                               506,493  
Stock based compensation
                    158,818                               158,818  
Net income
                                    7,269,249               7,269,249  
Foreign currency translation adjustments
                                            2,966,909       2,966,909  
BALANCE, March 31, 2008 (Unaudited)
    19,069,805     $ 19,070     $ 19,828,665     $ 1,735,484     $ 17,154,919     $ 3,793,907     $ 42,532,045  
                                                         
Exercised warrants
    25,000       25       225                               250  
Stock based compensation
                    158,818                               158,818  
Net income
                                    3,141,076               3,141,076  
Transfer to statutory reserve
                            1,159,418       (1,159,418 )             -  
Foreign currency translation adjustments
                                            923,214       923,214  
BALANCE, June 30, 2008
    19,094,805     $ 19,095     $ 19,987,708     $ 2,894,902     $ 19,136,577     $ 4,717,121     $ 46,755,403  
                                                         
Stock based compensation
                    476,454                               476,454  
Exercised warrants
    75,000       75       675                               750  
Net income
                                    (505,489 )             (505,489 )
Transfer to statutory reserve
                            109,106       (109,106 )             -  
Foreign currency translation adjustments
                                            227,158       227,158  
BALANCE, March 31, 2009 (Unaudited)
    19,169,805     $ 19,170     $ 20,464,837     $ 3,004,008     $ 18,521,982     $ 4,944,279     $ 46,954,276  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.

 
 

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2009 AND 2008
(UNAUDITED)

   
2009
   
2008
 
             
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
           
Net (loss) income
  $ (505,489 )   $ 7,269,249  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash
               
provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation
    3,612,903       2,076,992  
Amortization
    40,225       38,263  
Allowance for bad debts
    50,387       16,558  
Stock based employee compensation
    476,454       158,818  
Loss (Gain) on equipment disposal
    159,269       (91,480 )
Gain on disposal of land use right
    -       (24,783 )
Earnings on equity investment
    (92,936 )     (192,826 )
Amortization of discount on capital lease obligation
    146,681       -  
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Accounts receivable
    1,076,312       (1,108,695 )
Notes receivable
    310,963       380,411  
Other receivables
    444,622       1,987,660  
Inventories
    (1,869,045 )     (1,404,996 )
Prepayments
    (471,355 )     (620,451 )
Accounts payable
    (1,614,791 )     (595,474 )
Accounts payable - related party
    (79,896 )     (1,252,106 )
Accrued liabilities
    (49,430 )     (568,922 )
Accrued liabilities - related party
    -       482,160  
Other payable
    596,396       362,035  
Customer deposit
    921,757       297,543  
Taxes payable
    (2,031,181 )     2,261,984  
Net cash provided by operating activities
    1,121,846       9,471,940  
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Other receivables - related party
    -       2,570,100  
Purchase plant and equipment
    (9,679 )     (154,262 )
Proceeds from equipment disposal
    5,125,750       35,266  
Additions to construction in progress
    (4,810,511 )     (7,725,153 )
Acquisition of land use right
    (480,356 )     (324,031 )
Purchase of software program
    -       (5,426 )
Advances on plant and equipment purchase
    -       (9,876,385 )
Loan repayment from related party
    -       678,200  
Proceed from land use right disposal
    -       30,826  
Net cash used in investing activities
    (174,796 )     (14,770,865 )
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Decrease in restricted cash
    (2,201,573 )     3,407,360  
Borrowings on notes payable - banks
    16,607,430       5,425,600  
Payments on notes payable - banks
    (14,410,680 )     (10,579,920 )
Borrowings on short term loans
    13,722,365       12,750,160  
Payments on short term loans
    (13,766,300 )     (11,380,196 )
Borrowings on employee loans
    392,147       1,412,554  
Payments on employee loans
    (938,635 )     (459,082 )
Borrowings on employee loan - officer
    -       45,187  
Other receivables - shareholder
    (10,252 )     1,273,495  
Borrowings on third party loan
    113,650       2,898,529  
Payments on third party loan
    (563,715 )     (2,826,195 )
Payment on other payable - equipment purchase
    (1,033,127 )     (614,633 )
Cash proceeds from warrants exercised
    750       506,493  
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
    (2,087,940 )     1,859,352  
                 
EFFECTS OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGE IN CASH
    (15,652 )     248,470  
                 
DECREASE IN CASH
    (1,156,542 )     (3,191,103 )
                 
CASH, beginning of period
    3,405,606       6,420,439  
                 
CASH, end of period
  $ 2,249,064     $ 3,229,336  
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE
             
Cash paid for Interest, net of capitalized interest
  $ 259,588     $ 904,560  
Cash paid for Income taxes
  $ 1,134,656     $ 13,768  
Non-cash construction in progress transferring into plant and equipment
  $ 36,961,097     $ 13,356,018  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.  
 

 
SHENGTAI PHARMACEUTICAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2009
(UNAUDITED)

Note 1 - Organization background and principal activities

Shengtai Pharmaceutical Inc, (the “Company”), was incorporated in March 2004 in the State of Delaware. The Company, through its direct and indirect subsidiaries, manufactures and distributes pharmaceutical raw materials (e.g., glucose, dehydrated glucose) and drug supplements (e.g., starch, dextrin, polyacrylic acid resin). The Company’s primary business operations are conducted in the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”).

Note 2 - Summary of significant accounting policies

The reporting entity

The consolidated financial statements of Shengtai Pharmaceutical Inc. and Subsidiaries reflect the activities of the parent and its wholly-owned subsidiaries Shengtai Holding, Inc. (‘SHI”) and Weifang Shengtai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd (“Weifang Shengtai”). The Company recorded all normal recurring adjustments considered necessary to give a fair presentation of operating results for the periods presented. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. The information included in this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with information included in the 2008 annual report filed on Form 10-K.

Basis of presentation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. All material inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated in the consolidation.

Use of estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The significant estimates made in the preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements relate to the assessment of the fair value of stock based compensation, and the collectability of accounts receivable. Actual results could be materially different from these estimates upon which the carrying values were based.
 


Foreign currency translation

The reporting currency of the Company is the US dollar. The Company uses the Chinese Renminbi (“RMB”) as its functional currency. In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) 52, “Foreign Currency Translation,” results of operations and cash flows are translated at average exchange rates during the period, and assets and liabilities are translated at the unified exchange rates at the balance sheet dates, and equity is translated at the historical exchange rates. As a result, amounts related to assets and liabilities reported on the statements of cash flows will not necessarily agree with changes in the corresponding accounts on the balance sheets. Translation adjustments resulting from this process are included in accumulated other comprehensive income in the statements of shareholders’ equity. Transaction gains and losses that arise from exchange rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are included in the results of operations as incurred.

Assets and liabilities were translated at 6.83 RMB and 6.87 RMB to $1.00 at March 31, 2009 and June 30, 2008, respectively. The equity accounts were stated at their historical rate. The average translation rates applied to income statement amounts for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 were 6.83 RMB and 7.15 RMB to $1.00 and for nine months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 were 6.83 RMB and 7.37 RMB respectively. Cash flows are also translated at average translation rates for the period; therefore, amounts reported on the statement of cash flows will not necessarily agree with changes in the corresponding balances on the balance sheet.

Revenue recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when goods are delivered, title has passed, pricing is fixed, and collection is reasonably assured. Sales revenue represents the invoiced value of goods, net of value-added tax (“VAT”), and estimated returns of product from customers. Most of the Company’s products sold in the PRC are subject to a VAT rate of 17% of the gross sales price or at a rate approved by the Chinese local government. This VAT may be offset by VAT paid by the Company on raw materials and other materials included in the cost of producing finished products and certain freight expenses. The Company allows customers to return products only if a product is later determined by the Company to be ineffective. Based on our historical experience over the past three years, product returns have been insignificant throughout all of our product lines. Therefore, the Company does not estimate deductions or allowance for sales returns. Sales returns are taken against revenue when products are returned from customers. Sales are presented net of any discounts given to customers.

Shipping and handling

Shipping and handling costs related to costs of goods sold are included in selling, general and administrative expenses. Shipping and handling costs related to costs of goods sold amounted to $182,386 and $768,076 for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008. Shipping and handling costs amounted to $1,864,916and $2,647,833 for the nine months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Financial instruments

SFAS 107, “Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments” defines financial instruments and requires disclosure of the fair value of those instruments. SFAS 157, “Fair Value Measurements”, adopted July 1, 2008, defines fair value, establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosures of fair value measurement and enhances disclosures requirements for fair value measures. The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheets for current receivables and payables, including short term loans, qualify as financial instruments and are a reasonable estimate of fair value because of the short period of time between the origination of such instruments, their expected realization and, if applicable, the stated rate of interest is equivalent to rates currently available. The three levels are defined as follows:
 

 
 
¨
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 Company did not identify any assets or liabilities that are required to be presented on the balance sheet at fair value in accordance with SFAS 157.

Stock-based compensation

The Company records stock-based compensation expense pursuant to SFAS 123R, “Share Based Payment.” The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model which Option pricing models require the input of highly complex and subjective variables including the expected life of options granted and the Company’s expected stock price volatility over a period equal to or greater than the expected life of the options. Because changes in the subjective assumptions can materially affect the estimated value of the Company’s employee stock options, it is management’s opinion that the Black-Scholes option valuation model may not provide an accurate measure of the fair value of the Company’s employee stock options. Although the fair value of employee stock options is determined in accordance with SFAS 123R using an option pricing model, that value may not be indicative of the fair value observed in a willing buyer/willing seller market transaction.

Under SFAS 123R, the Company’s expected volatility assumption is based on the historical volatility of Company’s stock. The Company used the simplified method to determine the term when other information is not available. Because the Company does not have sufficient applicable history of employee stock options activity, the Company uses the simplified method to estimate the life of the options by taking the sum of the vesting period and the contractual life and then calculating the midpoint which is the estimated term of the options.

Stock-based compensation expense is recognized based on awards expected to vest, and there were no estimated forfeitures as the Company has a short history of issuing options. SFAS 123R requires forfeitures to be estimated at the time of grant and revised in subsequent periods, if necessary, if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates.

Earnings per share

The Company reports earnings per share in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 128, "Earnings Per Share." SFAS 128 requires presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share in conjunction with the disclosure of the methodology used in computing such earnings per share. Basic earnings per share excludes dilution and is computed by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted average common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share takes into account the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised and converted into common stock.
 

 
The following is a reconciliation of the basic and diluted earnings per share computation:

  
 
Three months ended March
31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
 
Net (loss) income for earnings per share
  $ (661,398 )   $ 1,887,153  
                 
Weighted average shares used in basic computation
    19,169,805       19,069,805  
Diluted effect of warrants
    -       775,390  
Weighted average shares used in diluted computation
    19,169,805       19,845,195  
Earnings per share
               
Basic
  $ (0.03 )   $ 0.10  
Diluted
  $ (0.03 )   $ 0.10  

  
 
Nine months ended March 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
 
Net (loss) income for earnings per share
  $ (505,489 )   $ 7,269,249  
                 
Weighted average shares used in basic computation
    19,129,146       18,967,857  
Diluted effect of warrants
    -       991,832  
Weighted average shares used in diluted computation
    19,129,146       19,959,689  
                 
Earnings per share
               
Basic
  $ (0.03 )   $ 0.38  
Diluted
  $ (0.03 )   $ 0.36  

No warrants were included in the three and nine months ended March 31, 2009 calculation of diluted earnings per share because the Company had net loss. At March 31, 2008, all 4,473,945 shares of outstanding warrants were included in the three and nine months ended March 31, 2008 calculation of diluted earnings per share, respectively.

Cash and cash equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash and cash equivalents.

Restricted cash

The Company through its bank agreements is required to keep certain amounts on deposit that are subject to withdrawal restrictions. As of March 31, 2009 and June 30, 2008, these amounts totaled $8,992,823 and $6,763,500, respectively.

In accordance with the Escrow Agreement and the Share Purchase Agreement signed by Shengtai Holding Inc., West Coast Car Company, Chinamerica Fund LP, and Tri-State Title & Escrow, LLC (the “Escrow Agent”), the Company was required to deposit with the Escrow Agent $5,500,000 immediately on the Closing Date of the Share Purchase Agreement. This fund can only be disbursed when certain criteria are met. As of March 31, 2009 and June 30, 2008, the undisbursed amount was $202,823 and $198,000, respectively, and these are included in restricted cash in the consolidated balance sheets.
 


Accounts receivable

In the normal course of business, the Company extends credit to its customers without requiring collateral or other security interests. Each quarter, management reviews its accounts receivable to identify payment problems with specific customers, in order to estimate the allowance for potentially uncollectible amounts. The Company estimates this allowance based on the aging of the accounts receivable, historical collection experience, and other relevant factors, such as changes in the economy and the imposition of regulatory requirements that can have an impact on the industry. These factors continuously change, and can have a material impact on collections and the Company’s estimation process. Accounts receivable are charged off against allowances after collection efforts prove unsuccessful. Subsequent cash recoveries are recognized as income in the period when they occur.

The activity in the allowance for doubtful accounts for trade accounts receivable is as follows:

  
  
Nine months
ended
March 31,
2009
  
   
(Unaudited)
 
Allowance for doubtful accounts, June 30, 2008
 
$
440,701
 
Provision for bad debt expense
   
365,713
 
Write-off charged against the allowance
   
 (315,434)
 
Foreign currency translation adjustments
   
1,938
 
         
Ending Allowance for doubtful accounts, March 31, 2008 (Unaudited)
 
$
492,918
 

Concentrations of risk

The Company's operations are carried out in the PRC. Accordingly, the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations may be influenced by the political, economic and legal environments in the PRC, and by the general state of the PRC's economy. The Company's operations in the PRC are subject to specific considerations and significant risks not typically associated with companies in North America and Western Europe. These include risks associated with, among others, the political, economic and legal environments and foreign currency exchange. 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 others.

Management believes the credit risk on bank deposits is limited because the majority of its deposits are with  state-owned banks in China. Cash includes cash on hand and demand deposits in accounts maintained with state-owned banks within the PRC and the United States of America. At March 31, 2009, the Company had an aggregate of $10,341,935 on deposit with ten banks within the PRC and approximately $677,111 on deposit with Bank of America in the United States. The cash deposits at Bank of America exceed the amounts insured by the U.S. government by approximately $427,111. Balances at financial institutions or state owned banks within the PRC are not covered by insurance. Non-performance by these institutions could expose the Company to losses for amounts in excess of insured balances. At March 31, 2009 and June 30, 2008, the Company’s bank balances exceeded government insured limits or not covered by insurance by $10,769,046 and $10,175,000, respectively. The Company has not experienced, nor does it anticipate, non-performance by these institutions.
 

 
For the three and nine months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, no customers individually comprised 10% or more of the Company’s total revenues. For the three and nine months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, no vendors individually accounted for over 10% or more of the Company’s total purchases.

For export sales, the Company frequently requires significant down payments or a letter of credit from customers prior to shipment. Tthe Company maintains export credit insurance to protect against the risk that overseas customers may default on settlement.

The following table summarizes the Company’s revenues by geographic area:
,  
For the three months ended
 
March 31,
2009
   
March 31,
2008
 
   
(Unaudited ) 
   
(Unaudited ) 
 
Revenue
         
China
  $ 13,867,243     $ 18,693,577  
International
    2,434,279       2,008,000  
Total
  $ 16,301,522     $ 20,701,577  
,
For the nine months ended  
March 31,
2009
 
March 31,
2008
 
 
(Unaudited)
 
(Unaudited)
 
Revenue
 
 
 
 
China
  $ 42,869,605     $ 58,498,996  
International
    6,351,391       6,529,938  
Total
  $ 49,220,996     $ 65,028,934  

Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (weighted average basis) or market and consist of the following:

   
  
March 31, 
2009
  
  
June 30, 
2008
  
  
 
(Unaudited)
       
Raw materials
 
$
1,659,541
   
$
1,409,577
 
                 
Work-in-progress
   
2,135,955
     
1,688,161
 
                 
Finished goods
   
3,134,190
     
1,941,540
 
                 
Total
 
$
6,929,686
   
$
5,039,278
 

The Company reviews its inventory periodically for possible obsolete goods or to determine if any reserves are necessary. As of March 31, 2009, the Company has determined that no reserves are necessary.

Prepayments

Prepayments represent partial payments or deposits for inventory purchases.
 


Plant and equipment

Plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Maintenance, repairs, and minor renewals are charged to expense as incurred while major additions and improvements are capitalized. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets with 3% residual value.

Estimated useful lives of the Company’s assets are as follows:

 
Estimated Useful Life
Buildings
5-20 Years
Machinery and equipment
5-10 Years
Automobile facilities
5-10 Years
Electronic equipment
 5-7 Years

Long-lived assets of the Company are reviewed at least annually, and more often if circumstances dictate, to determine whether their carrying value has become impaired. The Company considers assets to be impaired if the carrying value exceeds the future projected cash flows from related operations. The Company also re-evaluates the periods of depreciation to determine whether subsequent events and circumstances warrant revised estimates of useful lives. As of March 31, 2009, the Company expects these assets to be fully recoverable.

Investment in unconsolidated affiliate

Equity method investments are recorded at original cost and adjusted to recognize the Company’s proportionate share of the investee’s net income or losses and additional contributions made and distributions received. 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 consist of the following:
   
March 31, 2009
   
June 30, 2008
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
Land use rights:
  $ 4,168,846     $ 3,688,326  
Less: accumulated amortization
    (679,940 )     (652,761 )
Land use rights, net
    3,488,906       3,035,565  
                 
Software
    7,325       7,325  
Less: accumulated amortization
    (1,255 )     (707 )
         Software, net
    6,070       6,618  
     Total intangible assets, net
  $ 3,494,976     $ 3,042,183  

Intangible assets are primarily comprised of land use rights which are pledged as collateral for bank loans as of March 31, 2009. All land in the PRC is owned by the Chinese government. However, the government grants “land use rights” for terms ranging from 20 to 50 years. From March 2000 to June 2008, the Company acquired various land use rights for approximately $3,688,326. From July 2008 to March 2009, the Company acquired various land use rights for approximately $480,520. The Company amortizes the cost of land use rights over the usage terms using the straight-line method.
 

 
Intangible assets are reviewed at least annually, and more often if circumstances dictate, to determine whether their carrying value has become impaired. The Company considers assets to be impaired if the carrying value exceeds the future projected cash flows from related operations. The Company also re-evaluates the periods of amortization to determine whether subsequent events and circumstances warrant revised estimates of useful lives. As of March 31, 2009, the Company determined that there had been no impairment. Total amortization expense for three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 amounted to $14,115 and 14,443 and for the nine months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 amounted to $40,225 and 38,263 respectively.

The following table consists of the expected amortization expenses for the next five years:
Years ended March 31,
 
Amount
 
2010
  $ 56,460  
2011
    56,460  
2012
    56,460  
2013
    56,460  
2014
    56,460  
Thereafter
    3,212,676  
Total
  $ 3,494,976  

Income taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with SFAS 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes.” under the asset and liability method and FASB Interpretation No. 48 (“FIN 48”), "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes”. Under  SFAS 109, deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences of temporary differences by applying enacted statutory tax rates applicable to future years to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of existing assets and liabilities. Under SFAS 109, the effect on deferred income taxes of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is recognized if it is more likely than not that some portion, or all of, a deferred tax asset will not be realized. As of March 31, 2009 and June 30, 2008, the Company did not have any deferred tax assets or liabilities because there are no material differences between taxable income and financial income for Chinese tax reporting, and as such, no valuation allowances were recorded at March 31, 2009 and June 30, 2008.

FIN 48 clarifies the accounting and disclosure for uncertain tax positions and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. FIN 48 also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition.

Under FIN 48, evaluation of a tax position is a two-step process. The first step is to determine whether it is more-likely-than-not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination, including the resolution of any related appeals or litigation based on the technical merits of that position. The second step is to measure a tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not threshold to determine the amount of benefit to be recognized in the financial statements. A tax position is measured at the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50 percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Tax positions that previously failed to meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold should be recognized in the first subsequent period in which the threshold is met. Previously recognized tax positions that no longer meet the more-likely-than-not criteria should be de-recognized in the first subsequent financial reporting period in which the threshold is no longer met.
 

 
The Company’s operations are subject to income and transaction taxes in the United States and in the PRC jurisdictions. Significant estimates and judgments are required in determining the Company’s worldwide provision for income taxes. Some of these estimates are based on interpretations of existing tax laws or regulations, and as a result, the ultimate amount of tax liability may be uncertain. However, the Company does not anticipate any events that would lead to changes to these uncertainties.

Value Added Tax

Enterprises or individuals who sell products, engage in repair and maintenance or import and export goods in the PRC are subject to a value added tax in accordance with Chinese laws. The standard value added tax rate is 17% of the gross sales price, however, for the Company’s corn products, the VAT rate is 13%. A credit is available whereby VAT paid on the purchases of semi-finished products, raw materials used in the production of the Company’s finished products, and VAT paid on payment of freight expenses can be used to offset the VAT due on sales of the finished products.

VAT on sales and VAT on purchases amounted to $2,184,923 and $2,031,772 for the three months ended March 31, 2009, and $3,455,146 and $2,829,511 for the three months ended March 31, 2008, respectively. VAT on sales and VAT on purchases amounted to $4,833,264 and $2,899,729 for the nine months ended March 31, 2009, and $10,071,774 and $7,909,022 for the nine months ended March 31, 2008, respectively. Sales and purchases are recorded net of VAT collected and paid as the Company acts as an agent for the government. VAT taxes are not impacted by the income tax holiday in the PRC.

Guarantees

From time to time, the Company guarantees the debt of others unrelated to the Company. Pursuant to FIN 45, “Guarantor’s Accounting for and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness to Others,” the Company must record guarantees at the fair value of the expected future payments. However, the Company estimates that it will not be required to make any payments under these guarantees based on past experience and the financial condition of the companies to which the guarantees were made.

Recently issued accounting pronouncements

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financials Liabilities — Including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115.” This standard permits measurement of certain financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value. If the fair value option is elected, the unrealized gains and losses are reported in earnings at each reporting date. Generally, the fair value option may be elected on an instrument-by-instrument basis, as long as it is applied to the instrument in its entirety. The fair value option election is irrevocable, unless a new election date occurs. SFAS 159 requires prospective application and also establishes certain additional presentation and disclosure requirements. The standard is effective as of the beginning of the fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2007. The Company adopted SFAS 159 on July 1, 2008. The Company chose not to elect the option to measure the fair value of eligible financial assets and liabilities.

In September 2008, the FASB issued FSP 133-1 and FIN 45-4, “Disclosures about Credit Derivatives and Certain Guarantees: An Amendment of FASB Statement No. 133 and FASB Interpretation No. 45; and Clarification of the Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 161” (“FSP FAS 133-1” and “FIN 45-4”). FSP FAS 133-1 and FIN 45-4 amends disclosure requirements for sellers of credit derivatives and financial guarantees. It also clarifies the disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 161 and is effective for quarterly periods beginning after November 15, 2008, and fiscal years that include those periods. The adoption of FSP FAS 133-1 and FIN 45-4 did not have a material impact on the Company’s current consolidated financial position, results of operation or cash flows.
 

 
In December 2007, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 110 (“SAB 110”). SAB 110 amends and replaces Question 6 of Section D.2 of Topic 14, Share-Based Payment of the Staff Accounting Bulletin series. Question 6 of Section D.2 of Topic 14 expresses the views of the staff regarding the use of the “simplified” method in developing an estimate of expected term of “plain vanilla” share options and allows usage of the “simplified” method for share option grants prior to December 31, 2007. SAB 110 allows public companies which do not have historically sufficient experience to provide a reasonable estimate to continue use of the “simplified” method for estimating the expected term of “plain vanilla” share option grants after December 31, 2007. The Company currently uses the “simplified” method to estimate the expected term for share option grants as the Company does not have enough historical experience to provide a reasonable estimate. The Company intends to use the “simplified” method until the Company has enough historical experience to provide a reasonable estimate of expected term in accordance with SAB 110. The Company adopted SAB 110 on January 1, 2008 which did not materially affect the company.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS 141(R) "Business Combinations". The statement retains the purchase method of accounting for acquisitions, but requires a number of changes, including changes in the way assets and liabilities are recognized in purchase accounting as well as requiring the expensing of acquisition-related costs as incurred. Furthermore, SFAS 141R provides guidance for recognizing and measuring the goodwill acquired in the business combination and determines what information to disclose to enable users of the financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination. SFAS 141R is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Earlier adoption is prohibited. The Company is evaluating the impact, if any, that the adoption of this statement will have on its consolidated results of operations or financial position.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements — An Amendment of ARB No. 51.” SFAS 160 amends ARB No. 51 to establish accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. It is intended to eliminate the diversity in practice regarding the accounting for transactions between equity and noncontrolling interests by requiring that they be treated as equity transactions. Further, it requires consolidated net income to be reported at amounts that include the amounts attributable to both the parent and the noncontrolling interest. SFAS 160 also establishes a single method of accounting for changes in a parent’s ownership interest in a subsidiary that do not result in deconsolidation, requires that a parent recognize a gain or loss in net income when a subsidiary is deconsolidated, requires expanded disclosures in the consolidated financial statements that clearly identify and distinguish between the interests of the parent’s owners and the interests of the noncontrolling owners of a subsidiary, among others. SFAS 160 is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008, with early adoption permitted, and it is to be applied prospectively. SFAS 160 must be applied prospectively as of the beginning of the fiscal year in which it is initially applied, except for the presentation and disclosure requirements, which must be applied retrospectively for all periods presented. The Company has not yet evaluated the impact that SFAS 160 will have on its consolidated financial position or results of operations.
 
In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS 162, "The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles." SFAS 162 is intended to improve financial reporting by identifying a consistent framework, or hierarchy, for selecting accounting principles to be used in preparing financial statements that are presented in conformity with GAAP for nongovernmental entities. SFAS 162 is effective 60 days following the SEC's approval of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board amendments to AU Section 411, "The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles." The adoption of SFAS 162 had no material impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations or financial position.  
 

 
In June 2008, the FASB issued EITF 07-5 “Determining whether an Instrument (or Embedded Feature) is indexed to an Entity’s Own Stock”. This Issue is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early application is not permitted. Paragraph 11(a) of SFAS 133 “Accounting for Derivatives and Hedging Activities” specifies that a contract that would otherwise meet the definition of a derivative but is both (a) indexed to the Company’s own stock and (b) classified in stockholders’ equity in the statement of financial position would not be considered a derivative financial instrument. EITF 07-5 provides a new two-step model to be applied in determining whether a financial instrument or an embedded feature is indexed to an issuer’s own stock and thus able to qualify for the SFAS 133 paragraph 11(a) scope exception. This standard triggers liability accounting on all options and warrants exercisable at strike prices denominated in any currency other than the functional currency of the operating entity in China (Renminbi). EITF 07-5 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. Therefore, all nonemployee options, conversion features on debt, and warrants will get liability accounting upon adoption and will be required to be marked to market each accounting period. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adoption of EITF 07-5 on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

On October 10, 2008, the FASB issued FSP 157-3, “Determining the Fair Value of a Financial Asset When the Market for That Asset Is Not Active,” which clarifies the application of SFAS 157 in a market that is not active and provides an example to illustrate key considerations in determining the fair value of a financial asset when the market for that financial asset is not active. Management is currently evaluating the impact of adopting FSP 157-3on accounting.

In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP FAS 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly”. FSP FAS 157-4 amends SFAS 157 and provides additional guidance for estimating fair value in accordance with SFAS 157 when the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability have significantly decreased and also includes guidance on identifying circumstances that indicate a transaction is not orderly for fair value measurements. This FSP shall be applied prospectively with retrospective application not permitted. This FSP shall be effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009, with early adoption permitted for periods ending after March 15, 2009. An entity early adopting this FSP must also early adopt FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2, “Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments”. Additionally, if an entity elects to early adopt either FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1, “Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments” or FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2, it must also elect to early adopt this FSP. We are currently evaluating this new FSP but do not believe that it will have a significant impact on the determination or reporting of our financial results.

In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2. This FSP amends SFAS 115, “Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities,” SFAS 124, “Accounting for Certain Investments Held by Not-for-Profit Organizations,” and EITF 99-20, “Recognition of Interest Income and Impairment on Purchased Beneficial Interests and Beneficial Interests That Continue to Be Held by a Transferor in Securitized Financial Assets,” to make the other-than-temporary impairments guidance more operational and to improve the presentation of other-than-temporary impairments in the financial statements. This FSP will replace the existing requirement that the entity’s management assert it has both the intent and ability to hold an impaired debt security until recovery with a requirement that management assert it does not have the intent to sell the security, and it is more likely than not it will not have to sell the security before recovery of its cost basis. This FSP provides increased disclosure about the credit and noncredit components of impaired debt securities that are not expected to be sold and also requires increased and more frequent disclosures regarding expected cash flows, credit losses, and an aging of securities with unrealized losses. Although this FSP does not result in a change in the carrying amount of debt securities, it does require that the portion of an other-than-temporary impairment not related to a credit loss for a held-to-maturity security be recognized in a new category of other comprehensive income and be amortized over the remaining life of the debt security as an increase in the carrying value of the security. This FSP shall be effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009, with early adoption permitted for periods ending after March 15, 2009. An entity may early adopt this FSP only if it also elects to early adopt FSP FAS 157-4. Also, if an entity elects to early adopt either FSP FAS 157-4 or FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1, the entity also is required to early adopt this FSP. We are currently evaluating this new FSP but do not believe that it will have a significant impact on the determination or reporting of our financial results.
 

 
In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1. This FSP amends SFAS No. 107, “Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments,” 107 to require disclosures about fair value of financial instruments not measured on the balance sheet at fair value in interim financial statements as well as in annual financial statements. Prior to this FSP, fair values for these assets and liabilities were only disclosed annually. This FSP applies to all financial instruments within the scope of SFAS 107 and requires all entities to disclose the method(s) and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value of financial instruments. This FSP shall be effective for interim periods ending after June 15, 2009, with early adoption permitted for periods ending after March 15, 2009. An entity may early adopt this FSP only if it also elects to early adopt FSP FAS 157-4 and FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2. This FSP does not require disclosures for earlier periods presented for comparative purposes at initial adoption. In periods after initial adoption, this FSP requires comparative disclosures only for periods ending after initial adoption. We are currently evaluating the disclosure requirements of this new FSP.

Note 3 - Plant and equipment

Plant and equipment consist of the following:

  
  
March 31, 
2009
  
  
June 30, 
2008
  
   
(Unaudited)
       
Buildings
 
$
19,153,748
   
$
6,343,954
 
Machinery and equipment
   
55,729,346
     
37,239,847
 
Capitalized equipment lease
   
5,127,500
     
-
 
Automobile facilities
   
512,110
     
562,039
 
Electronic equipment
   
442,864
     
368,550
 
Construction in progress
   
4,361,708
     
36,373,688
 
Total
   
85,327,276
     
80,888,078
 
Accumulated depreciation (including $0 on capitalized equipment lease)
   
(13,433,658
)
   
(10,945,057
)
Total
 
$
71,893,618
   
$
69,943,021
 

Construction-in-progress represents the costs incurred in connection with the construction of buildings or new additions to the Company’s plant facilities. No depreciation is provided for construction-in-progress until such time as the assets are completed and placed into service. Depreciation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 amounted to $1,488,617 and $889,826, respectively. Interest cost capitalized into construction in progress for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 amounted to $149,964 and $127,868, respectively. Depreciation expense for the nine months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 amounted to $3,612,903 and $2,076,992, respectively. Interest costs totaling $1,589,457 and $413,928 was capitalized into construction in progress for the nine months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Note 4 - Investment in unconsolidated affiliate

On September 16, 2003, the Company entered into a joint venture partnership with Weifang City Investment Company and Changle Century Sun Paper Industry Co., Ltd, and formed Changle Shengshi Redian Co., Ltd (“Changle Shengshi”). Changle Shengshi was incorporated in Weifang City, Shandong Province, PRC. Changle Shengshi’s principal activity is to produce and sell electricity and heat. The Company accounts for this 20% investment under the equity method of accounting.
 

 
Summarized unaudited financial information of Changle Shengshi is as follows:
  
  
March 31,
  
  
June 30,
  
   
2009
   
2008
 
Current assets
 
$
12,097,907
   
$
14,117,813
 
                 
Non-current assets
   
32,659,663
     
27,231,806
 
                 
Total assets
   
44,757,570
     
41,349,619
 
                 
Current liabilities
   
23,753,977
     
20,333,700
 
                 
Non-current liabilities
   
1,992,400
     
2,976,360
 
                 
Shareholders' equity
   
19,011,193
     
18,039,559
 
                 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
 
$
44,757,570
   
$
41,349,619
 
  Summarized financial information of Changle Shengshi for the nine months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 is as follows:
  
 
March 31,
2009
   
March 31,
2008
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
 
Net sales
  $ 32,396,099     $ 22,590,696  
Gross profit
  $ 2,302,830     $ 5,211,473  
Income before taxes
  $ 778,979     $ 4,021,604  
Net income
  $ 581,710     $ 2,432,468  
                 
Company share of income
  $ 116,342     $ 486,494  
Elimination of intercompany profit
    23,406       272,206  
Company’s share of net income
  $ 92,936     $ 214,288  

Note 5 - Related party transactions

The Company’s utilities are partially provided by Changle Shengshi (See Note 4). As of March 31, 2009 and June 30, 2008, the Company’s payable due to Changle Shengshi was approximately $637,792 and $714,776, respectively, which related to a portion of the Company’s utilities being provided by Changle Shengshi. The utilities expense for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 amounted to $2,742,707 and $1,481,203, respectively. The utilities expense amounted to approximately $5,636,269 and $5,516,287 for the nine months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
 

 
The Company’s receivables from one loan contract with Changle Shengshi are as follows:  

  
  
March 31, 
2009
  
  
June 30,
  
   
(Unaudited)
   
2008
 
Due on September 14, 2009, unsecured, 7.60% interest rate per annum
 
$
439,500
   
$
437,700
 
 
Note 6 - Debt

Short term loans

Short term loans represent amounts due to various banks which are due within one year. These loans can generally be renewed. The Company’s short term bank loans consisted of the following:
 
  
  
March 31
2009
(Unaudited)
  
  
June 30, 
2008
  
Loan from Bank of China, due various dates from April 2009 to March 2010; monthly interest only payments; interest rates ranging from 5.31% to 8.964% per annum, guaranteed by an unrelated third party and secured by certain properties.
 
$
13,185,000
   
$
13,656,240
 
                 
Loan from Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, due various dates from April 2009 to January 2010; monthly interest only payments; interest rates ranging from 5.31% to 7.47% per annum, guaranteed by an unrelated third party and secured by certain properties.
   
5,127,500
     
3,895,530
 
                 
Loan from Agriculture Bank of China, due February 2009; monthly interest only payments; interest rate of 8.96% per annum, guaranteed by an unrelated third party and secured by certain properties.
   
-
     
2,188,500
 
                 
Loan from Commercial Bank, due June 2009; monthly interest-only payments; interest rate at 9.711% per annum, guaranteed by an unrelated third party, unsecured.
   
1,465,000
     
1,459,000
 
                 
Loan from ShangHai PuFa Bank, due November 2009; monthly interest-only payments; interest rate of 6.66% per annum, guaranteed by an unrelated third party, unsecured.
   
1,465,000
     
1,459,000
 
                 
Loan from Weifang Xingye Bank, due October 2009; monthly interest-only payments; interest rate of 6.96% per annum, guaranteed by an unrelated third party, unsecured.
   
1,465,000
     
-
 
                 
Total
 
$
22,707,500
   
$
22,658,270
 

The loans are secured by property and equipment, and land use rights with carrying values as follows:
 
  
  
March 31, 2009
  
Buildings and improvements
 
$
16,811,604
 
Land use rights
   
2,585,188
 
Total
 
$
19,396,792
 
 

 
Notes payable - banks

Notes payable represent amounts due to various banks which are normally due within one year, and these notes can be renewed with the banks. The Company’s notes payables consisted of the following:

  
  
March 31, 
2009 
(Unaudited)
  
  
June 30,
2008
  
Bank of China, due November 2008, 0.05% transaction fee, restricted cash required 100% of loan amount, guaranteed by an unrelated third party.
 
$
-
   
$
729,500
 
                 
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, due in March 2009, 0.05% transaction fee, restricted cash required 50% of loan amount, guaranteed by an unrelated third party.
   
-
     
4,377,000
 
                 
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, due in August 2009, 0.05% transaction fee, restricted cash required 50% of loan amount, guaranteed by an unrelated third party.
   
2,930,000
     
-
 
                 
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, due in March 2009, 0.05% transaction fee, guaranteed by an unrelated third party (1).
   
732,500
     
-
 
                 
China Agriculture Bank, due in August 2009, 0.05% transaction fee, and restricted cash required 100% of loan amount, guaranteed by an unrelated third party.
   
1,465,000
     
-
 
                 
Shenzhen Development Bank, due in June 2009, 0.05% transaction fee, restricted cash required 66.66% of loan amount, guaranteed by an unrelated third party.
   
6,592,500
     
4,377,000
 
                 
Weifang Xingye Bank, due in April 2009, 0.05% transaction fee, restricted cash required 50% of loan amount, guaranteed by an unrelated third party.
   
1,465,000
     
-
 
                 
Shenzhen Development Bank, due in December 2008, 0.05% transaction fee, restricted cash required 100% of loan amount, guaranteed by an unrelated third party.
   
-
     
1,459,000
 
                 
Total
 
$
13,185,000
   
$
10,942,500
 
(1): The Company has repaid this note in April 2009. 

Employee loans

From time to time, the Company borrows monies from certain employees for cash flow purposes of the Company. These loans do not require collateral and bear interest at 7.2% for the first six months, and then 10.8% thereafter until the full principal amounts are paid by the Company and the principal is due upon demand.  Employee loans amounted to $841,297and $1,382,287 as of March 31, 2009 and June 30, 2008, respectively.

Employee loan - officer

From time to time, the Company borrows monies from Qingtai Liu, our Chief Executive Officer, for cash flow purposes of the Company. The loan does not require collateral and bears interest at 7.2% for the first six months, and then 10.8% until the full principal amount is paid by the Company and the principal is due upon demand. Employee loan from officer amounted to $43,549 and $53,605 as of March 31, 2009 and June 30, 2008, respectively. Interest expense was not significant on this loan for the nine months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
 


Third party loan

From time to time, the Company borrows money from an unrelated individual for use in operations. The loan does not require collateral and bears interest at 7.2% for the first six months, and then 10.8% until the full principal amount is paid by the Company. The principal is due upon demand. The balance of the loan as of March 31, 2009 and June 30, 2008 amounted to $192,642 and $640,228, respectively.

Interest

Interest expense net of amounts capitalized into construction in progress for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 on all debt amounted to $439,084 and $647,235, respectively. Interest capitalized totaled $149,964  and $127,868 for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Total interest expense, net of capitalized interest, for the nine months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 on all debt amounted to $479,903 and $1,533,256, respectively. Interest capitalized into construction-in-progress totaled $1,589,457 and $413,928 for the nine months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. 
 
Note 7 - Income taxes

Before January 1, 2008, the Company was governed by the Income Tax Law of the PRC concerning Foreign Investment Enterprises (“FIEs”) and Foreign Enterprises and various local income tax laws (the “Income Tax Laws”). Under the Income Tax Laws, FIEs are generally subject to an effective income tax of 33% (30% state income taxes plus 3% local income taxes) on income as reported in their statutory financial statements after appropriate tax adjustments, unless the enterprise is located in specially designated regions of cities for which more favorable effective tax rates apply.

In February 2004, the Company became a Sino-foreign joint venture. In August 2004, the state government granted the Company income tax exemptions as follows: 100% exemption for the first two years from September 2004 to August 2006, and 50% exemption for year three to five from September 2006 to August 2009. In addition, the Company is located in a Special Economic Zone and the PRC tax authority has offered it with a special income tax rate of 24%. With the approval of the local government, , and giving effect to the 50% exemption, the Company is subject to income taxes at a reduced rate of 12% from September 2006 to August 2009.
 
Beginning on January 1, 2008, the new Enterprise Income Tax (“EIT”) law replaced the existing laws for Domestic Enterprises (“DES”) and Foreign Invested Enterprises (“FIEs”).

The key changes are:

a.
The new standard EIT rate of 25% will replace the 33% rate currently applicable to both DES and FIEs, except for High Tech companies who pay a reduced rate of 15%;
 
b.
Companies established before March 16, 2007 will continue to enjoy tax holiday treatment approved by local government for a grace period of the next 5 years or until the tax holiday term is completed, whichever is sooner.
 
The Company’s subsidiary, Weifang Shengtai was established before March 16, 2007, and therefore is qualified to continue to be taxed at the reduced rate as described above until the tax holiday term is completed. Starting on September 1, 2009, the Company will be subject to a 25% income tax rate pursuant to the new income tax laws.
 

 
Income tax (benefits)provision for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 amounted to $(48,166) and $321,220, respectively. During the nine months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, the provision for income taxes was $100,594 and $1,108,388, respectively.

The following table reconciles the U.S. statutory rates to the Company’s effective tax rate for the nine months ended March 31:

  
  
2009
  
  
2008
  
  
  
(Unaudited)
  
  
(Unaudited)
  
             
U.S. Statutory rates
   
34.0
%
   
34.0
%
                 
Foreign income not recognized in USA
   
(34.0
)
   
(34.0
)
                 
China income taxes
   
25.0
     
25.0
 
                 
China income tax exemption
   
(13.0
)
   
(12.0
)
                 
China income tax rate in China
   
12.0
%
   
13.0
%
 
For the nine months ended March 31, 2009, the Company incurred losses before income taxes.  For the nine months ended March 31, 2008, the Company’s effective tax rate was 13.0%.  Income before income taxes includes losses from non-Chinese entities, which are not deductible.  After adjusting these losses, the Company’s effective rate was equivalent to the effective rate in China for both years.

The estimated tax savings due to the tax exemption for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 amounted to $0 and $321,704, respectively. The net effect on basic earnings per share if the income tax had been applied would have no effect on loss per share for the three months ended March 31, 2009, and decrease the basic and diluted earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2008 by $0.02.

The estimated tax savings due to the tax exemption for the nine months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 amounted to $126,322 and $1,699,248, respectively. The net effect on basic earnings per share if the income tax had been applied would increase the basic and diluted loss per share by $0.01 for the nine months ended March 31, 2009, and decrease the basic and diluted earnings per share for the nine months ended March 31, 2008 by $0.09.

Shengtai Pharmaceutical Inc. and Shengtai Holding Inc. were incorporated in the United States and have incurred net operating losses for income tax purposes for the nine months ended March 31, 2009. The net operating loss carry forwards for United States income taxes was approximately $2,204,600 which may be available to reduce future years’ taxable income. These carry forwards will expire, if not utilized, starting in 2027 through 2028. Management believes that the realization of the benefits from these losses appears uncertain for United States income tax purposes due to the fact that these two companies will remain as cost centers.  Accordingly, the Company has provided a 100% valuation allowance on the deferred tax asset benefit to reduce the asset to zero. The valuation allowance at March 31, 2009 was approximately $750,000 Management reviews this valuation allowance periodically and makes adjustments as warranted.
 


Taxes payable

Taxes payable consisted of the following:  
  
  
March 31, 
2009 
(Unaudited)
  
  
June 30, 
2008
  
VAT payable
 
$
2,066,514
   
$
3,049,000
 
                 
Individual income tax withheld
   
515
     
767
 
                 
Income tax payable
   
536,131
     
1,518,278
 
                 
Housing property tax payable
   
9,944
     
9,903
 
                 
Others
   
5,320
     
53,304
 
                 
Total taxes payable
 
$
2,618,424
   
$
4,631,252
 

Note 8 - Commitments and Contingent liabilities

Guarantees

As of March 31, 2009, the Company has guaranteed $1.9 million and $7.3 million of short term loans for each unrelated party, Yuanli Chemical Engineering Inc. (“Yuanli”) and Shangdong Kuangji Group Inc. (“Shandong Kuangji”), respectively.

The Company is obligated to perform under the guarantee if Yuanli or Shandong Kuangji fail to pay principal and interest payments when due. The maximum potential amount of future undiscounted payments under the guarantee about $2.0 million for Yuanli and $7.4 million for Shangdong Kuanji, including accrued interests. The Company did not record a liability for the guarantee because management believes Yuanli and Shangdong Kuanji are current in their payment obligations, and the likelihood of the Company having to make good on the guarantee is remote.

Details of guarantee amounts to the unrelated parties as of March 31, 2009 is as follows:

  
  
Short Term
  
Company 
  
Bank Loans
  
       
Yuanli Chemical Engineering  Inc.
 
1,904,500
 
       
Shandong Kuangji Group Inc.
   
7,325,000
 
         
Total
 
$
9,229,500
 
 


Litigation
 
In the Company’s ordinary course of business, the Company may be subject to certain legal proceedings. After review and consultation with the Company’s legal counsel, management believes that the outcome of the legal matters will not have a materially adverse effect on the consolidated results of operations or consolidated financial position of the Company.

Note 9 - Shareholders’ equity

Stock issuance

In November 2008, Chinamerica Fund, LP exercised 75,000 warrants at $0.01 per share.

Warrants

In connection with the Share Purchase Agreement, the 4,375,000 warrants issued (“Investor Warrants”) carry an exercise price of $2.60 and a 5-year term. The Investor Warrants are callable if the Company’s shares trade at or above $8.00 per share for 20 consecutive trading days and underlying shares are registered for resale. The Investor Warrants contain standard adjustment provisions upon stock dividend, stock split, stock combination, recapitalization, and a change of control transaction.

Also in connection with the Share Purchase Agreement, the Company issued 218,750 warrants (“Placement Agent Warrants”) to Brill Securities, the placement agent. These Placement Agent Warrants have the same terms as the Investor Warrants. These warrants were issued on August 8, 2007.
 
Concurrent with the offering related to the Share Purchase Agreement, the Company issued 75,000 warrants to Chinamerica Fund, LP and 25,000 warrants to Jeff Jenson (collectively as “Lead Investor Warrants”) to compensate Chinamerica Fund LP as the lead investor and for Jeff Jenson in assisting in providing the shell of West Coast Car Company. These warrants have the same terms as the Investor Warrants except with an exercise price of $0.01 per share. In June 2008, Jeff Jenson exercised the 25,000 warrants issued to him. In November 2008, Chinamerica Fund, LP exercised the 75,000 warrants issued to the fund.

All Investor Warrants, Placement Agent Warrants, and Lead Investor Warrants meet the conditions for equity classification pursuant to SFAS 133 “Accounting for Derivatives” and EITF 00-19, “Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed to, and Potentially Settled in, a Company's Own Stock.” Therefore, these warrants were classified as equity and accounted for as common stock issuance cost.
 

 
                     
Average
 
               
Weighted
   
Remaining
 
   
Warrants
Outstanding
   
Warrants
Exercisable
   
Average
Exercise Price
   
Contractual
Life
 
                         
Outstanding, June 30, 2007
   
4,475,000
     
4,475,000
   
$
2.54
     
4.87
 
                                 
Granted
   
218,750
     
218,750
     
2.60
     
5.00
 
                                 
Forfeited
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
                                 
Exercised
   
219,805
     
219,805
     
2.31
     
-
 
                                 
Outstanding, June 30, 2008
   
4,473,945
     
4,473,945
     
2.54
     
3.88
 
                                 
Granted
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
                                 
Forfeited
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
-
 
                                 
Exercised
   
75,000
     
75,000
     
0.01
     
-
 
                                 
Outstanding, March 31, 2009 (unaudited)
   
4,398,945
     
4,398,945
   
$
2.60
     
3.14
 

Stock options

On January 4, 2008, the Company adopted the “Shengtai Pharmaceutical, Inc. 2007 Stock Incentive Plan” (the “Stock Incentive Plan”). The Company believes that such awards better align the interests of its employee with those of its shareholders. Option awards are generally granted with an exercise price equal to the fair value of the Company’s stock at the date of grant.
 
On May 14, 2008, the Company granted 500,000 stock options and 160,000 non-qualified stock options pursuant to the Stock Incentive Plan. All options have an exercise price of $3.34, which is the closing price on the date of grant, and expire five years after the date of grant. All options vest over a period of three years on a quarterly basis from the date of grant.

The assumptions used in calculating the fair value of options granted using the Black-Scholes option pricing model are as follows:

Weighted average risk-free interest rate
   
3.22
Expected term
 
4 years
 
Expected volatility
   
146
%
Expected dividend yield
   
0
Weighted average grant-date fair value per option
 
$
3.34
 

The volatility of the Company’s common stock was estimated by management based on the historical volatility; 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 life of the options; and the expected dividend yield was based on the current and expected dividend policy
 

 
The stock option activity was as follows:

   
Options
outstanding
   
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
   
Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
 
                   
Outstanding, June 30, 2007
    -       -       -  
                         
Granted
    660,000     $ 3.34     $ -  
                         
Forfeited
    -       -       -  
                         
Exercised
    -       -       -  
                         
Outstanding, June 30, 2008
    660,000     $ 3.34     $ -  
                         
Granted
    -       -       -  
                         
Forfeited
    -       -       -  
                         
Exercised
    -       -       -  
                         
Outstanding, March 31, 2009
    660,000     $ 3.34     $ -  

Following is a summary of the status of options outstanding at March 31, 2009:  

Outstanding Options
   
Exercisable Options
 
Average
Exercise Price
 
Outstanding Options
   
Average Remaining
Contractual Life
   
Average
Exercise Price
   
Exercisable
Options
 
3.34
    660,000       4.12     $ 3.34       275,000  

Compensation expense from stock options recognized for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2009 was $158,818 and $476,454, respectively. Compensation expense from stock options recognized for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2008 was $158,818 and $158,818, respectively. 

Note 10 - Statutory reserves

The laws and regulations of the PRC required that before a Sino-foreign cooperative joint venture enterprise distributes profits to its partners, it must first satisfy all tax liabilities, provide for losses in previous years, and make allocations, in proportions determined at the discretion of the board of directors, after the statutory reserve. The statutory reserves include the surplus reserve fund, and the enterprise fund. These statutory reserves represent restricted retained earnings.

Surplus reserve fund

The Company is required to make appropriations to reserve funds, comprising the statutory surplus reserve and discretionary surplus reserve, based on after-tax net income determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles of the PRC (“PRC GAAP”). Appropriations to the statutory surplus are required to be at least 10% of the after tax net income, as determined in accordance with the PRC accounting rules and regulations until such reserve balance reaches 50% of the Company’s registered capital. Appropriations to the discretionary surplus reserve are made at the discretion of the Board of directors.

The surplus reserve fund is non-distributable other than during liquidation and can be used to fund previous years’ losses, if any, and may be utilized for business expansion or converted into share capital by issuing new shares to existing shareholders in proportion to their shareholding or by increasing the par value of the shares currently held by them, provided that the remaining reserve balance after such issue is not less than 25% of the registered capital.

 
 

 

The transfer to this reserve must be made before distribution of any dividends to shareholders. For the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, the Company did not transfer any funds to this reserve. For the nine months ended March 31, 2009, the Company transferred $109,106 to the reserve. For the nine months ended March 31, 2008, the Company did not transfer any funds to this reserve because, until recently, the Company had a practice of transferring at the end of the fiscal year.

Pursuant to the Company’s articles of incorporation, the Company is to appropriate 10% of its net profits as statutory surplus reserve up to $7,500,000. As of March 31, 2009 the Company had appropriated to the statutory reserve approximately $3,000,000. The Company plan to contribute $4,500,000 in the future.

Enterprise fund

The enterprise fund may be used to acquire fixed assets or to increase the working capital to expend on production and operation of the business. No minimum contribution is required and the Company has not made any contribution to this fund.

Note 11 - Retirement benefit plans

Regulations in the PRC require the Company to contribute to a defined contribution retirement plan for the benefit of all permanent employees. The Company is required to make contributions to the state retirement plan at 15% to 20% of the monthly base salaries of all current permanent employees. The PRC government is responsible for the administration and benefit liability to retired employees. For the nine months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, the Company made contributions in the amounts of $84,632 and $139,073, respectively to the Company’s retirement plan. For the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, the Company made contributions in the amounts of $298,283 and $47,558, respectively.

Note 12 – Sale Leaseback

Capital lease

On December 10, 2008, the Company entered into a sale leaseback arrangement and sold part of its equipment to an unrelated third party for $5,127,500. The leaseback has been accounted for as a capital lease with the same third party to lease the same equipment for 4 years, with total payments of $8,108,775. The title of the equipment will be transferred back to the Company upon the last payment and after the third party received a one time payment of $43,950 from the Company. A one time processing fee of $51,275 was paid by the Company. A loss of $201,793 realized on this transaction has been recognized in non-operating expense since the carrying value of the equipment sold exceeded its fair value. The minimum payments for the remaining lease term of 45 months from April 2009 to December 2012 are as follows.

Total lease payment
  $ 7,991,379  
Less imputed interest
    2,717,149  
Total capital lease obligation as of March 31, 2009
    5,274,230  
Less current maturity
    398,862  
Capital lease obligation – long term portion as of March 31, 2009
  $ 4,875,368  

 
 

 

Note 13 - Subsequent event

In May 2009, the company borrowed $587,200 loan from Bank of China, due May 2010, with monthly interest-only payments and an interest rate at 5.310% per annum, and which is secured by certain properties.

In May 2009, the company borrowed $587,200 loan from Bank of China, due May 2010, with monthly interest-only payments and an interest rate at 8.5905% per annum, and which is secured by certain properties.

In April 2009, the Company borrowed $4,453,600 notes payable from Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, due in October 2009, 0.05% transaction fee, restricted cash required 50% of loan amount, and guaranteed by an unrelated third party.

In April 2009, the Company borrowed $1,465,000 notes payable from Shenghai Pudong Development Bank, due in October 2009, 0.05% transaction fee, restricted cash required 100% of loan amount, and guaranteed by an unrelated third party.

In January 2009, the company borrowed $879,000 loan from Bank of China, due April 2010, with monthly interest-only payments and an interest rate at 5.310% per annum, and which is secured by certain properties.

Item 2.   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Forward looking statements

The following is a discussion and analysis of the results of operations of Shengtai Pharmaceutical, Inc. (the "Company") and should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and related notes contained in this Form 10-Q. This Form 10-Q contains forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. You can identify these statements by the use of forward-looking words such as "may", "will", "expect", "anticipate", "estimate", "believe", "continue", or other similar words. You should read statements that contain these words carefully because they discuss our future expectations contain projections of our future results of operation or financial condition or state other "forward-looking" information. We believe that it is important to communicate our future expectations to our investors. However, there may be events in the future that we are unable to accurately predict or control. Those events as well as any cautionary language in this Form 10-Q provide examples of risks, uncertainties and events that may cause our actual results to differ materially from the expectations we describe in our forward-looking statements. You should be aware that the occurrence of the events described in this Form 10-Q could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results and financial condition. Actual results may differ materially from current expectations.

We are, through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Shengtai Holding Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary in the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”), Weifang Shengtai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd . (together, “ we,” us” or “ our” ) , a leading manufacturer and supplier of pharmaceutical grade glucose in the PRC. We are a market leader and preferred domestic supplier of pharmaceutical grade glucose with about 40% market share in China. We also manufacture glucose, cornstarch and other products for the food and beverage industry for the Chinese market.

Our cornstarch production facility, which has a maximum capacity to produce 240,000 metric tons of cornstarch per year, was fully completed at the end of October 2007. This facility is close to our glucose production plants.

During the nine months ended March 31, 2009, we used 68,063 metric tons cornstarch to satisfy our own glucose production needs and sold the excess 39,971 metric tons of cornstarch to outside customers who are in the pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and industrial industries. The cornstarch sales amounted to $10.802 million and accounted for 21.94% of our total sales revenue for the nine months ended March 31, 2009.

 
 

 

Our business can be severely affected by movements in the commodity markets. (See Item 1A “Risk Factors”)  Corn is the principal raw material for our cornstarch and the price of cornstarch as a commodity tends to follow the price of corn. Since mid-2007 to September 2008, corn and other food prices climbed at an annual inflation rate of 15% in China, mostly due to the shortages of pork and grain and the development of alternative energy industry and corn are the main raw material used for these industries. In order to maintain a stable corn price, the Chinese government put restrictions to control the development of industrial use of corn, such as the conversion of corn into ethanol. Also the Chinese government has put its corn reserve into the market to help to maintain the corn price. Since September 2008, in a sharp reversal, corn prices have been decreasing due to large corn harvests. Corn prices for the three months ended March 31, 2009 are approximately 14% lower than for the same period last year. Corn prices for the nine months ended March 31, 2009 are approximately 8% lower than for the same period last year.

In the three months ended March 31, 2009 our margin compared to the same period ended 2008 has fallen from 22% to 6% primarily because of decreased unit prices, as well as because of the high per unit overhead cost from the partial utilization of our new glucose production facility, less efficiency due to operating of a new factory, and reduced production of cornstarch. We are still gradually increasing our utilization of our new glucose facility, but only reached approximately 49% of capacity in the three months ended March 31, 2009. In the nine months ended March 31, 2009 compared to the same period ended 2008 our margin has fallen from 23% to 13%. The principal raw material for glucose is cornstarch. By using the cornstarch manufactured from our own cornstarch production facility, we can ensure our glucose products’ quality and consistency. Also, because our cornstarch manufacturing facility is located next to our glucose manufacturing facilities, we are able to eliminate shipping costs and lower glucose products’ manufacturing costs.

At the end of July 2008, we completed construction of a new glucose manufacturing facility to boost our production capacity. At the end of September 2008, the facility passed its GMP inspection. The facility has a production capacity of 120,000 tons. In April 2009, we have transferred our sodium gluconate production line to oral glucose production line with annual production capacity of 120,000 tons. We now have the production capacity of a total 192,000 tons (if necessary, can be easily expandable to a total of 222,000 tons).

During the nine months ended March 31, 2009, we produced a total of 63,918 metric tons of glucose, or approximately 36% of our then 180,000 ton capacity, and our sales of pharmaceutical-grade glucose and other glucose products were $25.888 million, or 52.60% of our revenues. We plan to continue to increase utilization of our glucose facility, which should gradually increase operating margins over time.

In addition to our pharmaceutical glucose and cornstarch series of products, we also produce other products such as dextrin, corn embryo, fibers, protein powders, and phytin, which are used for food, beverage and industrial production. The sales revenues generated from these products were $12.531 million, and constituted approximately 25.46% of our total sales revenues for the nine months ended March 31, 2009.

Management believes that better living standards in China should lead to higher consumption of our pharmaceutical glucose products in the PRC, especially the Dextrose Monohydrate Transfusion Solution. In January 2009, the Chinese government announced its medical stimulus plan to spend a total of 850 billion RMB (USD 123 billion) by 2011 to provide universal primary medical services. Over the next three years, the multi-billion health care investment plan is aimed at expanding the government sponsored medical insurance network to provide accessible and affordable health care coverage to over 90% of the population. Under the plan, each person covered by the system will receive a larger amount of annual subsidy after the 2010 year. The focus of this plan is aimed at providing basic healthcare to many more people—not expensive high tech equipment.  This should increase demand for glucose, since it is a very basic and relatively low cost element of healthcare in clinics and hospitals. In addition, the plan will also build hospitals and improve medical services in the rural and under-developed areas. That is to say, more people especially more farmers in China can afford the expense of healthcare. At the same time, despite the current deceleration in growth, we believe that the continuing economic growth in China, the rising purchasing power of domestic market, as well as the public awareness of quality health care products, will resume as drivers in the demand for our pharmaceutical glucose products.

 
 

 
 
We believe that production capacity and product quality are key factors in maintaining and improving our competitive position and enhancing our long term competitiveness. As a result, we have been placing emphasis on (i) product quality control, (ii) enhancement of operating efficiency and employee competence, (iii) expansion of geographical coverage and diversification of customer base, and (iv) expansion of our production capacity.

We have a three-tier quality control system and a well equipped quality inspection center to ensure timely detection and then reprocessing of non-conforming products.

At the end of September 2008, as set forth above, our new glucose production facility passed its GMP inspection, and our facilities and many of our products are fully certified for GMP, ISO9001:2000 and HACCP international quality standards, and globally certified HALAL, KOSHER and NON-GMO IP.
 
Our sales network presently covers almost all provinces of mainland China except Tibet Autonomous Region. We have three representative offices in Chengdu, Guangzhou, and Nanchang to strengthen our domestic sales network. We believe that these offices will help us to better interact with our customers, reinforce our sales force and improve our corporate image.

At the same time, we have exported our products to over 70 countries, including Japan, Singapore, Korea, Australia, Russia and India. For the nine months ended March 31, 2009, our international sales comprised approximately 12.90% of our total sales revenues.
 
The target customers of our company are drug makers, medical supply companies, medical supply exporters and food and beverage companies.

We constantly strive to broaden and diversify our customer base. We believe that a broader customer base will mitigate our reliance on certain customers. We believe a broader market for our products can increase demand for our products, reduce our vulnerability to market changes, and provide additional areas of growth in the future. For the nine months ended March 31, 2009, our top ten customers accounted for 21.79% of our total sales revenue.

Results of Operations 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2009 Compared with Three Months Ended March 31, 2008

The following table shows our operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008:
 
   
Three months 
ended 
March 31, 
  2009
   
Three months 
ended 
March 31, 
2008
 
Sales Revenue
  $ 16,301,522     $ 20,701,577  
Costs of Goods Sold
    15,283,929       16,220,665  
Gross Profit
    1,017,593       4,480,912  
Sales, General and Administrative Expenses
    1,322,178       1,603,932  
Operating Income (Loss)
    (304,585 )     2,876,980  
Other Expense
    (404,979 )     (668,607 )
Income (Loss) before Income Taxes
    (709,564 )     2,208,373  
Provision for Income Taxes
    (48,166 )     321,220  
Net income (Loss)
  $ (661,398 )   $ 1,887,153  
 

 
The following table shows the breakdown of production and sales by product categories, and between internal use and external sales of cornstarch, for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008:

Product  
 
Metric Tons 
Three months ended 
March 31, 2009
   
Metric Tons 
Three months ended 
March 31, 2008
   
Sales Revenue (%) 
Three months ended 
March 31, 2009
   
Sales Revenue (%) 
Three months ended 
March 31, 2008
 
                         
Glucose –Sales
    22,407       19,069     $ 8,427,848 (51.70)   $ 7,965,569 (38.48 %) 
Cornstarch-Internal
   
28,172 (66.20)
   
13,769 (33.62)
    
 
     
 
 
Cornstarch-Sales
   
14,384 (33.80)
   
27,180 (66.38)
  $
3,594,010 (22.05)
  $
7,078,585 (34.19
%)
Total Cornstarch
    42,556 (100)     40,949 (100)                
Other
   
 
     
 
    $ 4,279,664 (26.25)   $ 5,657,423 (27.33 %) 
Total
   
 
     
 
    $ 16,301,522 (100)   $
20,701,577 (100
%) 

Overview
 
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After our new cornstarch plant was completed in October 2007 we increased our cornstarch production with the objective of producing our own cornstarch raw material for our increasing production capacity for pharmaceutical grade glucose. As our new glucose plant was only completed at the end of July 2008 and is being put into service on a gradual basis, we have been producing more cornstarch than we could use and selling the excess to customers. In the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008 we used 37% of our cornstarch production as raw materials in our glucose production and sold the remaining 63% to customers. In the three months ended March 31, 2009, we used 66.20% of our cornstarch internally and sold 33.80% to customers.
¨
Demand for cornstarch plummeted since August 2008, as food prices dropped sharply amidst global financial turmoil. For example, pork prices dropped approximately 40% in those months. The resulting excess inventories (produced at very high corn prices in the cost of goods) led to aggressive price-cutting in the cornstarch market, sharply reducing margins.
¨
We plan to produce cornstarch to supply our own needs and will produce more for outside sales if future market prices of corn and cornstarch make it profitable to do so.
 
Sales revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2009 was $16,301,522, a decrease of $4,400,055, or 21.25% compared with the corresponding period in 2008. The decrease in sales revenue resulted primarily from a 47% decrease in our sales of cornstarch and a  decrease in domestic unit sales prices.
 
Cost of goods sold for the three months ended March 31, 2009 was $15,283,929, a decrease of $936,736, or 5.77% compared with the corresponding period in 2008. The decrease in cost of goods sold primarily resulted from reduced production and sales. The higher per unit costs resulted from decreased corn starch production, and allocating the cost of the new glucose factory facilities over less than full capacity production.

 
 

 

Gross profit for the three months ended March 31, 2009 was $1,017,593, a decrease of $3,463,319, or 77.29% compared with the corresponding period in 2008. The decrease in gross profits resulted from the decrease in sales and increase in cost of goods sold.

Gross profit margin for the three months ended March 31, 2009 was 6.24%, a decrease from 21.65% for the same period in 2008.  The reasons for the decrease in gross profit margin were because of lower sales, decrease in unit sales prices, lower production, and higher production cost per unit.

Selling, General and Administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2009 were $1,322,178, a decrease of $281,754, or 17.57% compared with the corresponding period in 2008. The decrease in our Selling, General and Administrative expenses was mainly the result of decreased administrative expenses which mainly include shipping and handling expenses. For the three months ended March 31, 2009 we have tried a new sales policy to let our customers handle the shipping and handling thus lowered our shipping and handling expenses. We incurred $158,818 and $0 in non-cash stock option expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and March 31, 2008.

Net income (loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2009 was $(661,398), a decrease of $2,548,551, or 135.05% compared with the corresponding period in 2008. The decrease in net income was primarily due to the decrease in our sales volume, and decrease in our unit sales prices.

Nine Months Ended March 31, 2009 Compared with nine Months Ended March 31, 2008

The following table shows our operating results for the nine months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008.
 
   
Nine months 
ended 
March 31,
2009
   
Nine months 
ended 
March 31,
2008
 
Sales Revenue
  $ 49,220,996     $ 65,028,934  
Costs of Goods Sold
    43,016,707       50,085,971  
Gross Profit
    6,204,289       14,942,963  
Sales, General and Administrative Expenses
    6,074,853       5,114,863  
Operating Income
    129,436       9,828,100  
Other Expense
    (534,331 )     (1,450,463 )
Income (loss) before Income Taxes
    (404,895 )     8,377,637  
Provision for Income Taxes
    100,594       1,108,388  
Net income (loss)
  $ (505,489 )   $ 7,269,249  
 
The following table shows the breakdown of production and sales by product categories, and between internal use and external sales of cornstarch, for the nine months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008.

Product  
 
Metric Tons 
Nine months ended 
March 31, 2009
   
Metric Tons 
Nine months ended 
March 31, 2008
   
Sales Revenue (%) 
Nine months ended 
March 31, 2009
   
Sales Revenue (%) 
Nine months ended 
March 31, 2008
 
                         
Glucose –Sales
    63,918       66,964     $ 25,887,701 (52.60)   $ 26,091,292 (40.12)
Cornstarch-Internal
    68,063 (63.00)     44,944 (35.25)                
Cornstarch-Sales
    39,971 (37.00)     82,568 (64.75)   $ 10,801,539 (21.94)   $ 21,837,794 (33.58)
Total Cornstarch
    108,034 (100)     127,512 (100)                
Other
                  $ 12,531,756 (25.46)   $ 17,099,848 (26.30)
Total
                  $ 49,220,996 (100)   $ 65,028,934 (100)
 
 
 

 

Sales revenue for the nine months ended March 31, 2009 was $49,220,996, a decrease of $15,807,938, or 24.31% compared with the corresponding period in 2008. The decrease in sales revenue resulted from the decrease of unit sales prices, a 52% decrease of our sales of cornstarch and a 27% decrease in sales of other products. Our sales were impacted by government restrictions on manufacturing and transportation during the Beijing Olympics in August 2008 and sharply lower prices and demand for cornstarch since August.

Cost of goods sold for the nine months ended March 31, 2009 was $43,016,707, a decrease of $7,069,264, or 14.11% compared with the corresponding period in 2008. The decrease in cost of goods sold primarily resulted from lower sales and production and higher per unit costs resulted from higher overhead cost from not fully operated new glucose factory facilities and reduced cornstarch production.

Gross profit for the nine months ended March 31, 2009 was $6,204,289, a decrease of $8,738,674, or 58.48% compared with the corresponding period in 2008. The decrease in gross profits resulted from the decrease in sales and increase in cost of goods sold.

Gross profit margin for the nine months ended March 31, 2009 was 12.60%, a decrease from 22.98% for the same period in 2008. The reasons for the decrease in gross profit margin were because of lower sales, lower production, and higher production cost per unit.

Selling, General and Administrative expenses for the nine months ended March 31, 2009 were $6,074,853, an increase of $959,990, or 18.77% compared with the corresponding period in 2008. The increase in our Selling, General and Administrative expenses was mainly the result of increased labor cost and increased bad debt expenses in our China operation, as well as more administrative expenses, such as consulting fees, legal fees, audit fees, and investor relations expenses as a reporting company. We incurred $476,454 and $158,818 in non-cash stock option expenses for the nine months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
 
Net income (loss) for the nine months ended March 31, 2009 was $(505,489), a decrease of $7,774,738, or 106.95% compared with the corresponding period in 2008. The decrease in net income was primarily due to the decrease in our sales, and increased selling, general, and administrative expenses.

Liquidity and Capital Resources  

Operating Activities
 
Nine Months Ended March 31, 2009 and 2008

Net cash provided by operating activities for the nine months ended March 31, 2009 was $1,121,846, a decrease of 88.16%, or $8,350,094 from $9,471,940 provided by operating activities for the same period in 2008. The decrease in net cash provided by operations was principally due to the decrease in net income and increased payments of tax payable.

Notes receivable and other receivables are classified as operating cash flows because these assets are used for operating purposes. These assets are mainly used to purchase our raw materials and fund our normal operations.

 
 

 

Investing Activities

Nine Months Ended March 31, 2009 and 2008

Net cash used in investing activities for the nine months ended March 31, 2009 was $174,796, a decrease of 98.82%, or $14,596,069 from $14,770,865 used in investing activities for the same period in 2008. The decrease of net cash used in investing activities resulted from equipment sales and capital lease back of some of the new glucose factories equipments in December 2008. During the nine months ended March 31, 2008, most of the cash had been spent on the construction of the new glucose manufacturing complex and the construction of a new dormitory. Less capital expenditure was spent during the nine months ended March 31, 2009. The new glucose manufacturing facility was completed in July 2008. Management believes that we will have limited capital expenditures during the balance of the fiscal year of 2009.

Financing Activities

Nine Months Ended March 31, 2009 and 2008
 
Net cash used in financing activities for the nine months ended March 31, 2009 was $2,087,940, an decrease of 212.29%, or $3,947,292 from $1,859,352 of cash provided by the financing activities for the same period in fiscal 2008. The decrease of net cash provided by financing is mainly because the Company paid off more bank loans and borrowed less from third party and employees for the nine months ended March 31, 2009 compared to the nine months ended March 31, 2008.

Loans

We have financed our operations primarily through bank loans and operating income. We had a total of $22,707,500 short term bank loans outstanding as of March 31, 2009. The loans were secured by our properties or guaranteed by unrelated third parties. The terms of all these short term loans are for one year. We have never defaulted on any of these loans. Although we have in the past renewed these loans on their due dates, unless the lenders agree to continue this practice, we are obligated to repay the $22,707,500 with interest, an amount substantially in excess of our available cash.
 
We have $6,299,412 non-current payables as of March 31, 2009 and $2,653,995 as of June 30, 2008. In December 2008, we did a sale and leaseback of equipment, which resulted in payables over a number of future years.

Guarantees

We have guaranteed certain borrowings of other unrelated third parties including short term bank loans. The total guaranteed amounts were $9,229,500 as of March 31, 2009. The total amount of guarantees provided to us by unrelated third parties is 9,522,000 as of March 31, 2009.

Future cash commitments and needs

The final cost of our new glucose facility was approximately $32 million, out of which the building accounted for approximately $10 million and machinery and equipment approximately $22 million. We have commenced operations in the new facility in stages with small amounts first and would build up to larger quantities in the coming quarters.

 
 

 

We estimate the need for $6 million to $10 million per year to run the new glucose facilities at full capacity. However we are ramping up our production gradually, so the exact amount required will be determined based on both the market demand of our products and the time needed for these facilities to run at full capacity.
 
At March 31, 2009 we had $2.2 million in unrestricted cash, which would cover our current burn rate for seven months if we operate at breakeven.  As noted, our business has suffered from the commodity market decline in corn and cornstarch prices and from the adverse economic conditions in the PRC and elsewhere.  We believe that we will be able to manage our cash needs.  However, unless our sales revenue and cashflow increase, we will carefully review our financial condition and consider financing either with the cash internally generated, bank loans, or with additional equity and may consider strategic alternatives.
   
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

We have disclosed in the notes to our financial statements those accounting policies that we consider to be significant in determining our results of operations and our financial position which are incorporating by reference herein. We believe that the following reflect the more critical accounting policies that currently affect our financial condition and results of operations.

Revenue recognition
 
   The Company recognizes revenue when the goods are delivered, title has passed, pricing is fixed, and collection is reasonably assured. Sales revenue represents the invoiced value of goods, net of value-added tax (“VAT”), and estimated returns of product from customers. Most of the Company’s products sold in the PRC are subject to a VAT rate of 17% of the gross sales price or at a rate approved by the Chinese local government. This VAT may be offset by VAT paid by the Company on raw materials and other materials included in the cost of producing their finished products and certain freight expenses. We allow our customers to return products only if our product is later determined by us to be ineffective. Based on our historical experience over the past three years, product returns have been insignificant throughout all of our product lines.  Therefore, we do not estimate deductions or allowance for sales returns.  Sales returns are taken against revenue when products are returned from customers.  Sales are presented net of any discounts given to customers.


Use of estimates

In preparing the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, management makes estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting year. Significant estimates, required by management, include the recoverability of long-lived assets and the valuation of inventories. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable are stated at net realizable value. Any allowance for doubtful accounts is established based on the management’s assessment of the recoverability of accounts and other receivables. Management reviews our accounts receivable on a regular basis to determine if the bad debt allowance is adequate. An estimate for doubtful accounts is made when collection of the full amount is no longer probable. Known bad debts are written off as incurred.

 
 

 

Foreign currency translation

Our functional currency is Renminbi (or “RMB”). Foreign currency transactions are translated at the applicable rates of exchange in effect at the transaction dates. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the balance sheet date are translated at the applicable rates of exchange in effect at that date. Revenues and expenses are translated at the average exchange rates in effect during the reporting period.
 
Translation adjustments arising from the use of different exchange rates from period to period are included as a component of stockholders’ equity as “Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income”. Gains and losses resulting from foreign currency translations are included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income.

Recently issued accounting pronouncements

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financials Liabilities — Including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115.” This standard permits measurement of certain financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value. If the fair value option is elected, the unrealized gains and losses are reported in earnings at each reporting date. Generally, the fair value option may be elected on an instrument-by-instrument basis, as long as it is applied to the instrument in its entirety. The fair value option election is irrevocable, unless a new election date occurs. SFAS 159 requires prospective application and also establishes certain additional presentation and disclosure requirements. The standard is effective as of the beginning of the fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2007. The Company adopted SFAS 159 on July 1, 2008. The Company chose not to elect the option to measure the fair value of eligible financial assets and liabilities.

In December 2007, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 110 (“SAB 110”). SAB 110 amends and replaces Question 6 of Section D.2 of Topic 14, Share-Based Payment of the Staff Accounting Bulletin series. Question 6 of Section D.2 of Topic 14 expresses the views of the staff regarding the use of the “simplified” method in developing an estimate of expected term of “plain vanilla” share options and allows usage of the “simplified” method for share option grants prior to December 31, 2007. SAB 110 allows public companies which do not have historically sufficient experience to provide a reasonable estimate to continue use of the “simplified” method for estimating the expected term of “plain vanilla” share option grants after December 31, 2007. The Company currently uses the “simplified” method to estimate the expected term for share option grants as the Company does not have enough historical experience to provide a reasonable estimate. The Company intends on using the “simplified” method until the Company has enough historical experience to provide a reasonable estimate of expected term in accordance with SAB 110. The Company adopted SAB 110 on January 1, 2008 which did not materially affect the company.

IIn May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS 162, "The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles." SFAS 162 is intended to improve financial reporting by identifying a consistent framework, or hierarchy, for selecting accounting principles to be used in preparing financial statements that are presented in conformity with GAAP for nongovernmental entities. SFAS 162 is effective 60 days following the SEC's approval of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board amendments to AU Section 411, "The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles." The adoption of SFAS 162 had no material impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations or financial position.  

 
 

 

 In June 2008, the FASB issued EITF 07-5 “Determining whether an Instrument (or Embedded Feature) is indexed to an Entity’s Own Stock”. This Issue is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early application is not permitted. Paragraph 11(a) of SFAS 133 “Accounting for Derivatives and Hedging Activities” specifies that a contract that would otherwise meet the definition of a derivative but is both (a) indexed to the Company’s own stock and (b) classified in stockholders’ equity in the statement of financial position would not be considered a derivative financial instrument. EITF 07-5 provides a new two-step model to be applied in determining whether a financial instrument or an embedded feature is indexed to an issuer’s own stock and thus able to qualify for the SFAS 133 paragraph 11(a) scope exception. This standard triggers liability accounting on all options and warrants exercisable at strike prices denominated in any currency other than the functional currency of the operating entity in China (Renminbi). EITF 07-5 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. Therefore, all nonemployee options, conversion features on debt, and warrants will get liability accounting upon adoption and will be required to be marked to market each accounting period. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adoption of EITF 07-5 on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

On October 10, 2008, the FASB issued FSP 157-3, “Determining the Fair Value of a Financial Asset When the Market for That Asset Is Not Active,” which clarifies the application of SFAS 157 in a market that is not active and provides an example to illustrate key considerations in determining the fair value of a financial asset when the market for that financial asset is not active. Management is currently evaluating the impact of adopting FSP 157-3on accounting.

In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP FAS 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly”. FSP FAS 157-4 amends SFAS 157 and provides additional guidance for estimating fair value in accordance with SFAS 157 when the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability have significantly decreased and also includes guidance on identifying circumstances that indicate a transaction is not orderly for fair value measurements. This FSP shall be applied prospectively with retrospective application not permitted. This FSP shall be effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009, with early adoption permitted for periods ending after March 15, 2009. An entity early adopting this FSP must also early adopt FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2, “Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments”. Additionally, if an entity elects to early adopt either FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1, “Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments” or FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2, it must also elect to early adopt this FSP. We are currently evaluating this new FSP but do not believe that it will have a significant impact on the determination or reporting of our financial results.

In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2. This FSP amends SFAS 115, “Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities,” SFAS 124, “Accounting for Certain Investments Held by Not-for-Profit Organizations,” and EITF 99-20, “Recognition of Interest Income and Impairment on Purchased Beneficial Interests and Beneficial Interests That Continue to Be Held by a Transferor in Securitized Financial Assets,” to make the other-than-temporary impairments guidance more operational and to improve the presentation of other-than-temporary impairments in the financial statements. This FSP will replace the existing requirement that the entity’s management assert it has both the intent and ability to hold an impaired debt security until recovery with a requirement that management assert it does not have the intent to sell the security, and it is more likely than not it will not have to sell the security before recovery of its cost basis. This FSP provides increased disclosure about the credit and noncredit components of impaired debt securities that are not expected to be sold and also requires increased and more frequent disclosures regarding expected cash flows, credit losses, and an aging of securities with unrealized losses. Although this FSP does not result in a change in the carrying amount of debt securities, it does require that the portion of an other-than-temporary impairment not related to a credit loss for a held-to-maturity security be recognized in a new category of other comprehensive income and be amortized over the remaining life of the debt security as an increase in the carrying value of the security. This FSP shall be effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009, with early adoption permitted for periods ending after March 15, 2009. An entity may early adopt this FSP only if it also elects to early adopt FSP FAS 157-4. Also, if an entity elects to early adopt either FSP FAS 157-4 or FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1, the entity also is required to early adopt this FSP. We are currently evaluating this new FSP but do not believe that it will have a significant impact on the determination or reporting of our financial results.

 
 

 

In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1. This FSP amends SFAS No. 107, “Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments,” 107 to require disclosures about fair value of financial instruments not measured on the balance sheet at fair value in interim financial statements as well as in annual financial statements. Prior to this FSP, fair values for these assets and liabilities were only disclosed annually. This FSP applies to all financial instruments within the scope of SFAS 107 and requires all entities to disclose the method(s) and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value of financial instruments. This FSP shall be effective for interim periods ending after June 15, 2009, with early adoption permitted for periods ending after March 15, 2009. An entity may early adopt this FSP only if it also elects to early adopt FSP FAS 157-4 and FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2. This FSP does not require disclosures for earlier periods presented for comparative purposes at initial adoption. In periods after initial adoption, this FSP requires comparative disclosures only for periods ending after initial adoption. We are currently evaluating the disclosure requirements of this new FSP.

Item 4. Controls and Procedure s

(a)  Disclosure Controls and Procedures.

 Mr. Qingtai Liu, our Chief Executive Officer and Ms. Yiru Melody Shi, our Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act, as of the end of the period covered by this Report. Based on that evaluation, our officers concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were ineffective and are not adequately designed to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the applicable rules and forms and that such information was accumulated and communicated to our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, in a manner that allowed for timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

(b)   Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

During the three months ended March 31, 2009, there has been no change in internal control over financial reporting that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.

A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control systems are met. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues, if any, within a company have been detected. Such limitations include the fact that human judgment in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns in internal control can occur because of human failures, such as simple errors or mistakes or intentional circumvention of the established process.

Other Information

The certifications of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer attached as Exhibits 31.1 and 31.2 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q include, in paragraph 4 of such certifications, information concerning our disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls over financial reporting. Such certifications should be read in conjunction with the information contained in this Item 4 for a more complete understanding of the matters covered by such certifications.

 
 

 

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION.
Item 1.   Legal Proceedings.

We know of no material, active, pending or threatened proceeding against us or our subsidiaries, nor are we, or any subsidiary, involved as a plaintiff or defendant in any material proceeding or pending litigation.  
 
Item 1A. Risk Factors.

There have been no material changes in our risk factors from those disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on September 29, 2008, except for the following:

Our business is materially affected by the corn, cornstarch and related products commodity markets.  Adverse and volatile market and economic conditions can harm our sales volumes, unit prices, cashflow and profitability.
 
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
 
None.
 
Item 3.   Defaults on Senior Securities.

Not Applicable.
 
Item 4.   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

None.
 
Item 5.   Other Information.

None.

Item 6. Exhibits

(a) Exhibits  

Exhibit No.
 
Description
31.1
 
Certification pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for Qingtai Liu;
     
31.2
 
Certification pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for Yiru Shi ;
     
32.1  
 
Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350.
 
 
 

 
 
SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
Shengtai Pharmaceutical, Inc.
 
(Registrant)
   
Dated: May 14, 2009
/s/ Qingtai Liu
 
Qingtai Liu
 
Chief Executive Officer
   
Dated: May 14, 2009
/s/ Yiru Shi
 
Yiru Shi
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
 
 

 
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