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

FORM 10-KSB

(Mark One)
 
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ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007
 
OR
 
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the transition period ______________ to ______________
 
Commission file number:
 
CHINA FIRE & SECURITY GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Florida
 
04-3253298
(State of incorporation)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

B-2508 TYG Center, C2 Dongsanhuanbeilu,
Chaoyang District, Beijing 100027,
People’s Republic of China
(Address of principal executive offices)

(86-10) 8441 7400
(Issuer’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:

Common Stock, $.001 Par Value
 
The Nasdaq Capital Market, LLC
(Title of Class)
 
(Name of each exchange on which registered)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act:
 
Check whether the issuer is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act. o
 
Check whether the issuer (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 x No  o
 
Check if there is no disclosure of delinquent filers in response to Item 405 of Regulation S-B is contained in this form, and no disclosure will be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-KSB or any amendment to this Form 10-KSB.
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Yes o No x
 
The issuer’s revenues for its most recent fiscal year were $46.8 million
 
The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the close price of such common equity as of March 13, 2008 was $208.6 million
 
As of March 13, 2007, the Registrant had 27,556,893 shares of common stock outstanding.
 
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one): Yes o No x
 

 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
 
 
 
 
Page No.
PART I.
Item 1.
 
Description of Business  
 
3
Item 2.
 
Description of Property
 
18
Item 3.
 
Legal Proceedings
 
18
Item 4.
 
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Stockholders
 
19
 
 
 
 
 
PART II.
Item 5.
 
Market for Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Small Business Issuer Purchasers of Equity Securities
 
19
Item 6.
 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation
 
20
Item 7.
 
Financial Statements
 
24
Item 8.
 
Change In and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
 
24
Item 8A.
 
Controls and Procedures
 
24
Item 8B.
 
Other Information
 
24
 
PART III.
Item 9.
 
Directors, Executive Officers, Promoters, and Control Persons and Corporate Governance; Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act  
 
 
25
Item 10.
 
Executive Compensation
 
27
Item 11.
 
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
 
29
Item 12.
 
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
 
31
Item 13.
 
Exhibits
 
31
Item 14.
 
Principal Accountant Fees and Services
 
32
 


PART I
 
ITEM 1.
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
 
Overview
 
We are the result of a share exchange completed on October 27, 2006 between Unipro Financial Services, Inc., a Florida corporation (“Unipro”) and the shareholders of China Fire Protection Group, Inc., a limited liability company organized under the laws of the British Virgin Islands (“CFPG”). The share exchange resulted in the change of control of Unipro, with the former shareholders of CFPG owning approximately 80.5% of the company on a fully diluted basis after the share exchange. The directors and officers of CFPG became our directors and officers in conjunction with the share exchange. Effective as of January 31, 2007 we changed our name to China Fire & Security Group, Inc.
 
We are engaged primarily in the design, development, manufacture and sale in China of a variety of fire safety products for the industrial fire safety market and of design and installation of industrial fire safety systems in which we use our own fire safety products. To a minor extent, we provide maintenance services for customers of our industrial fire safety systems. Our business is primarily in China, but we have recently begun contract manufacturing products for the export market and we have begun to provide a fire safety system for a Chinese company operating abroad.
 
We market our industrial fire safety products and systems primarily to major companies in the iron and steel, power and petrochemical industries in China. We are further developing our business in the nuclear power plants and the transportation, including subways and highway tunnels. We plan to expand our marketing efforts to secure business in these industries.
 
We have internal research and development facilities engaged primarily in furthering fire safety technologies. We believe that our technologies allow us to offer cost-effective and high-quality fire safety products and systems. We have developed products for industrial fire detecting and extinguishing. We believe that we are the leading manufacturer in China which has successfully developed a comprehensive line of linear heat detectors.
 
We operate sales and liaison offices in more than 30 cities in China.
 
We have been ranked as the leading Chinese industrial fire safety company two times by the China Association for Fire Prevention based on six major factors including total revenue, growth rate, net profit, return on assets, investment in research and development and intellectual property. Our key products include linear heat detectors and water mist extinguishers. Our products have been used by our customers in more than 20 provinces throughout China. 

Our Industry
 
The Industrial Fire Safety Industry
 
The fire safety industry can be generally divided into three major segments: residential, commercial and industrial. The industrial fire safety business requires more technical expertise than the residential or commercial fire safety businesses due to the rugged and hazardous conditions of the industrial environment. Designers must consider myriad and complex technologies, safety factors, as well as, unique fire hazard risks associated with various areas of production. Designers must also contend with adverse environmental problems such as humidity, dust and electro-magnetic interference to develop solutions to analyze and mitigate the spread of fire and chain reactions which are more likely to occur in the automated industrial production environment.
 
Along with China’s modernization drive, its economy has witnessed significant growth in the past three decades, which brought about a rapid growth in its manufacturing capacity. Moreover, due to its investment environment and cheap labor, China has attracted many manufacturers from the developed countries. The increasing industrial capacity of China has caused, and is anticipated to cause, a high level of demand for industrial fire safety products and services. According to a study published by China’s Building Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Magazine, China’s total revenues from industrial fire safety products and services in 2006 was approximately $1 billion and the annual growth rate for the next five years is expected to be more than 11%.
 
The Chinese government began to attach increasing importance to industrial fire safety in the 1990’s due to the increased loss of lives and properties as a result of fires. The government enacted various laws and issued regulations on fire safety of which the most important include the Fire Safety Law of 1998 and the Safe Production Law of 2002. These laws, while expressing the government’s increased emphasis on fire safety, can be vague and are not themselves responsible for the increase in demand. More important to the demand for products and services are fire codes for various industrial sectors. In April 2007, China’s Ministry of Construction published a fire code named “Code of Design on Fire Protection and Prevention for Iron and Steel Metallurgy Enterprises”, which became effective on January 1st, 2008. This fire code is applicable to all new build-out of plants, expansion and renovation of existing facilities in any iron and steel company.
 
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The products used by the fire safety industry have historically been foreign products, which have been superior in technology and quality. In recent years, Chinese products have improved in terms of technology and quality and are being increasingly accepted. The price of Chinese products has also become a competitive advantage.
 
The industry for the design and installation of fire safety systems is fragmented with no dominant players. We believe that there is an opportunity for consolidation and expansion so that major players can emerge.
 
Our Leadership Position in the Industry
 
We began in 1995 as the first Chinese company specializing in industrial fire. We believe that we have established ourselves as the recognized leader in the industrial fire safety business in China as evidenced by the following:

 
·
Our officers are on a number of drafting committees on industry standards such as “Design of Fire Safety Standards for Metallurgy, Iron and Steel Enterprises” and “Standardization for Fire Safety Designs in Thermal Power Generating Plants and Transformer Stations;”
 
 
·
We have penetrated the iron and steel, power and petrochemical markets. Our customers consist of leading companies in those industries, including Anshan Steel, Wuhan Steel, PetroChina, Sinopec, and China Changjiang SanXia (“Three-Gorges Project”), and "Huaneng Power."
 
 
·
We have developed proprietary technologies for industrial fire safety products which have been embodied in a series of patents covering fire detecting devices, fire alarm control and fire extinguishing devices and numerous copyrights for software that controls fire detecting and alarm devices. These technologies have enabled us to become the leader in technologies among Chinese industrial fire safety companies and to compete head to head with foreign industrial fire safety companies which market and sell industrial fire safety products in China. Our linear heat detectors are more advanced technologically and are our best selling product in the China market. These technologies also enable us to manufacture a wide range of industrial fire safety products including fire detecting, fire alarm and fire extinguishing devices. We manufacture most of the high-end products we use in our projects and source other products that have lower margins.
 
Our Products and Services
 
Our major customers are in the iron and steel (approximately 64% of revenues), power (approximately 23%) and petrochemical (approximately 6%) industries. Our revenues are mainly from three sources: Total Solutions, Product Sales, and Maintenance Services. In 2007, revenues from the total solutions accounted for 74% of total revenues and the sale of products integrated by us accounted for 23% of total revenues, while maintenance services accounted for 3% of total revenues.
 
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 Total Solutions
 
We design and install fire protection systems which are provided as total solutions for our clients. A fire protection system consists of three major components: fire detection, fire alarm control, and sprinkler systems. In most cases, we design and install all three components, but in other cases, only one or two components. The price of systems varies with the size and complexity of the installation, ranging from $10,000 to $32 million. In 2007, we designed and installed more than 76 systems. The design and installation of a system can take one month to three years. About 6% of the systems take less than one year to complete, while 94% of the systems require more than one year. Revenues from systems typically can be broken down as follows: 50-65% from products manufactured by us; 25-40% from products manufactured by third parties; and about 10% from services (the design and installation). The price of our own products incorporated into the systems we design and install is similar to that sold directly to our customers. The markup for third party products is approximately 20-30%.

 We have long-term relationships with most of our customers. Our main customers for systems, based on sales revenue and the percentage that each contributed to our 2007 revenues were as follows (the amounts and percentages include sales of our products as part of the systems): 
 
Name
   
Industry
   
Amount
of Sales
($1,000)
   
Percentage
of Total System Sales 
 
Maanshan Iron & Steel
   
Iron and Steel
   
9,215
   
26.0
%
Ningbo Iron & Steel
   
Iron and Steel
   
2,506
   
7.1
%
Jiuquan Iron & Steel
   
Iron and Steel
   
2,062
   
5.8
%
Benxi Iron & Steel
   
Iron and Steel
   
1,935
   
5.5
%
Huarun Hunan Power
   
Power
   
1,525
   
4.3
%
Total
               
48.6
%
 
Products
 
We provide integrated fire protection products for our clients. Depending on the requirements of clients, we sell products we manufacture and we integrate our products with products from third parties and provide a complete system for our clients. Such revenues do not include the sale of our products in connection with our total solution business, the design and installation of fire protection systems. We manufacture the following products, which can be divided into the three categories according their function:

 
·
Fire Detecting Products. The products include:
 
 
·
Linear heat detectors—mainly used in various industrial settings
 
 
·
Infrared flame detectors—mainly used in the petrochemical industry
 
 
·
Combustible and inert gas detectors—mainly used in the petrochemical and coal industries
 
 
·
Optical heat detectors- mainly used in various industrial settings
 
 
·
Fire Alarm Control Device
 
 
·
Water Mist/Sprinkler Systems
 
We focus on the production of high-quality and low-cost products and on increasing our sales volume of our self-developed products, which have a gross margin higher than products sourced from third parties.
 
Although we have focused our efforts on the iron and steel, power, and petrochemical industries, we have developed new products for other industries, including infrared detectors and inert gas extinguishers. Infrared detectors are mainly used for the petrochemical industry and inert gas extinguishers are particularly suitable for electronic and telecom equipment.
 
We have established quality assurance systems throughout the company and achieved ISO9001:2000 certification since 2001. ISO9001:2000 refers to a quality management system which demonstrates the company’s ability to consistently provide product that meets customer and applicable regulatory requirements and aims to enhance customer satisfaction. We believe that these certifications are recognitions of our commitment to and efforts in implementing and maintaining a quality management system in the design, manufacturing and sales of our fire safety products.
 
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The tables below list our top five Products Sales customers as of December 31, 2007. The amounts and percentages do not include sales of our products as part of systems:
 
Major Customers of Our Fire Safety Products 
 
Name
   
Industry
   
Sales in
USD ($1,000)
   
Percentage of
Total Product Sales
 
Sichuan Dongfang Electronic Equipment
   
Power
   
3,347
   
32.3
%
Xian System Sensor Electronics
   
OEM
   
1,564
   
15.1
%
Petrochina
   
Petrochemical
   
1,066
   
10.3
%
Shenzhen Dapeng LNG Company
   
Petrochemical
   
849
   
8.2
%
Huadian International Shandong Company
   
Power
   
298
   
2.9
%
Total
   
 
         
68.7
%
 
Our Intellectual Property
 
We have developed our own technologies for our products and services. We own 52 patents and have 23 pending applications in China and internationally. These patents are related to fire detecting, system control, and fire extinguishing technologies as shown below.  
 
Product
   
Patents
Issued
   
Patents
Pending 
 
Linear detectors
   
32
   
19
 
Infrared flame detector
   
1
       
Water/mist nozzles
   
15
   
3
 
Remote system control device
   
 
   
1
 
Fire alarm control device
   
1
       
Foam fire extinguishing device
   
2
       
Others
   
1
       
Total
   
52
   
23
 
 
We own six copyrights for software used for detecting assemblies and control modules. We have developed proprietary software to provide localized and network-based fire detection and monitoring solutions. We believe that we are the first in the industry in China to provide customers with remote system monitoring services based on our network-based solutions. From our centralized monitoring center, we can see any status change (major alarm, critical alarm, fire alarm, etc.) of major components of each system, upload information, and take appropriate actions if needed. We have been granted copyrights for such software by China’s Sate Bureau of Copyrights.
 
We have thirteen registered trademarks, approved by the State Administration for Industry and Commerce of China, for our products and services.
 
We currently own three internet domain names “www.sureland.com.cn”, “www.sureland.com.” and “www.chinafiresecurity.com.”
 
 Our Research and Development Efforts
 
We currently have approximately 38 members on our R&D team. Most of our R&D staff have been working in the field of fire safety products for more than five years. Research and development costs were $672,379 and $1,258,172 during the year ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
 
Our R&D activities involve improving existing products, developing new products, designing better and more efficient fire safety systems, and developing new applications for such products and systems. Currently, we are developing new technologies for detecting gases and for extinguishing fire with inert gas. We plan to conduct R&D to develop fire prevention material and paints in the future. Our R&D activities also involve further developing and improving our core manufacturing technologies so that we can expand our product lines and reduce overall costs. We have entered into joint research and development agreements with some universities whereby we have exclusive ownership to any technology developed. These efforts have led to the successful development of numerous peripheral products for our fire safety systems. For example, we have enhanced our network based fire protection system monitoring software through a joint development program between the Company and Wuhan Iron and Steel University. To enhance our R&D capability, we completed the construction of a new R&D center in 2006 which consists of a new 1,800 square meter building with new R&D equipment. The total spending for the construction and equipment was around $1 million. More funds will be allocated for purchasing additional equipment. The center is devoted to our research and development efforts and for the formation from these developments of integrated manufacturing practice and processes. The center will be a base for training research and technical personnel and for developing additional proprietary technologies.
 
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Our R&D team has developed new fire extinguishing products including form-based fire extinguishing system, gas-based fire extinguishing products and systems including IG541, CO2, HFC227ea.

Our Marketing Efforts
 
Currently, we have established our position as the leading Chinese supplier of fire safety products and services for the iron and steel, power, and petrochemical industries. We have installed 70% of the large systems in the steel industry. Our business plan is to maintain our lead and expand our market share in the iron and steel, power and petrochemical markets, while targeting several new market segments we believe offer growth opportunities for us, including transportation (highways, subways and railways) and nuclear energy. We designed and installed a fire safety system for China’s Nuclear Energy Institute and we have installed fire safety systems for the warehouses of distilleries and cigarette factories.
 
Our marketing efforts have made us one of the leading suppliers of fire safety products and services in China. All of our products and services are marketed and sold through our relationship with government agencies which are responsible for certain industries and the research and design institutes under those agencies which design and plan new manufacturing facilities in several industries. Under the Chinese law and regulations, a company which plans to install fire safety systems must apply to the relevant government agency for the approval of the project. Due to our relationship with these agencies, we are able to receive early information about projects under consideration and prepare for the bidding on a timely basis. Our relationship with the research and design institutes under those agencies better position us for receiving subcontract assignments for fire safety systems when they design a new plant or facility. We also market and sell our products and services directly to manufacturers in local markets. Our main method of selling our products is direct marketing supplemented with indirect marketing. About 80% of our contracts are procured through an open bidding or invitation only bidding process while approximately 20% of our contracts are secured without bidding. Usually contracts secured without bidding provide us with higher margins.
 
Our linear heat detectors have received the UL certification. We have entered into an agreement with Xian System Sensor Electronics Co., Ltd., a China subsidiary of Honeywell, for OEM manufacturing of linear heat detectors for Honeywell. We have also signed an OEM agreement with another multinational company under confidential terms.
 
We are actively expanding our marketing network into other parts of China. We have established sales offices and liaison offices in more than 30 locations. We project that we will double the number of sales and liaison offices in three years mainly through internal growth.
 
Our sales team has approximately 90 members. To expand distribution channels and increase our market share, we regularly attend industrial exhibitions organized by local and national industrial associations. We run advertisements in major industry journals, magazines and catalogues. We also run advertisements on industry websites including www.china-fire.com and www.fire.hc360.com.
 
Material and Parts Supply
 
We only manufacture products that provide high margins while, in our service business, subcontracting those products with low margins. Given the importance to our business of key materials and parts, their purchasing and management are key activities for us. We carefully manage our purchasing efforts and have established company policies involving materials and parts procurement. The cost of materials for our own products is around 80-90% of the total production cost.
 
Supplier Management System
 
We have adopted measures to reduce risks in materials and parts supply, including 1) obtaining better services and higher quality, 2) diversifying suppliers and supply sources, and 3) seeking long-term contracts with suppliers.
 
Purchasing Procedures
 
Our production department work with our quality and procurement departments to produce a list of qualified suppliers based quality, price, technical competency and capacity. Purchasing transactions are sometimes conducted in accordance with a procedure for bidding invitations. Potential suppliers are evaluated on their proposed terms technical specifications, price, payment terms and timing for delivery. After validation of the various suppliers’ service and capabilities for stable supply, we acquire the needed materials and parts from the supplier offering the best terms. Our procurement department establishes an oversight process by appointing individuals to conduct periodic market research of key price points. There is a standard procedure for conducting such bidding process and accepting the bids to insure that the all purchasing procedures are being strictly adhered to. We enter into long-term contracts with some suppliers to lock in prices and send purchase orders for each delivery when necessary.
 
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Major Suppliers

The tables below list our top five suppliers as of December 31, 2007
 
Major Suppliers of Materials and Parts for Our Own Products 
 
Item
 
 Suppliers
 
 Amount
Purchased
in 2007
($1,000) 
 
Percentage
of Total
Purchase
for Our Own Products
 
Stainless steel pipe and brass bar
   
Beijing Kehai Wanda
   
245
   
11.4
%
Sprinklers and valves
   
Jiaozuo Longjiang Precision Casting
   
176
   
8.2
%
Cabinets
   
Hebei Qingxian Fangzheng
   
155
   
7.2
%
Accessories
   
Sanhe Hangjian Machining Plant
   
147
   
6.8
%
Circuit board and electronic components
   
Beijing Hong’er Da Technology Ltd.
   
136
   
6.3
%
Total
               
39.8
%
 
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Major Suppliers for Third Party Products of Our Fire Safety Systems 
 
Item
 
 
Suppliers
 
 
Amount
Purchased
in 2007
($1,000 )
 
 
Percentage
of Total
Purchase
for Third Party
Products
 
Gas Fire-extinguishing Equipments, Sprinklers, Valves
   
Sichuan Sentian Fire Protection Equipment Company Ltd.
   
800
   
7.2
%
                     
Fire Fighting Vehicles
   
Shenyang Jietong Fire Fighting Vehicles Company Ltd.
   
740
   
6.6
%
                     
Steel Pipes
   
Nanchang Nanyu Building Supply
   
617
   
5.5
%
                     
Gas Fire-extinguishing Equipments, Sprinklers, Valves
   
Tianjin Fire Safety Equipment Company Ltd.
   
583
   
5.2
%
                     
Fire Detecting Devices
   
Xi’an System Sensor Electronics
   
544
   
4.9
%
Total
               
29.5
%
 
Our Competition
 
We compete primarily in the fire safety products market and the services market (design and installation of fire safety systems).
 
Products
 
The principal competitors in the products market are foreign competitors. Foreign-made products have historically had an advantage over Chinese-made products because of superior technology and quality. We believe that the demand for foreign products has begun to decline because of improvements in Chinese technology and as the technology and quality gaps narrow, the price advantage that Chinese-made products typically have has increased demand for Chinese-made products. The principal foreign-based competitors are:
 
Competitor
 
Products
 
Market share
in the detector market 
Kidde
 
Analogue linear detectors and a small amount of water/mist extinguishers
 
25%
         
ProtectoWire
 
Digital linear detectors
 
15%
 
Our market share for the linear heat detector segment is approximately 30% which is larger than that for either Kidde or ProtectoWire. We do not compete in the alarm control or the fire extinguishing segments because these products tend to have lower margins. We only manufacture alarm control and fire extinguishing products for use in the systems we design and install for our customers. Our effective market share for alarm control and fire extinguishing products is less than 10%. Foreign products are usually priced higher than Chinese made products mainly due to their higher labor cost abroad and greater name recognition because these products have been sold in China for a long time. However, we have managed to increase our market share to approximately 30% of the linear heat detector sector segment mainly due to our improved and advance technologies, a broader range of products and our expertise and knowledge of the industry in China. Moreover, our position on the standard setting bodies has provided us with an additional competitive advantage. All our products meet or exceed the China standard.
 
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The principal Chinese-based competitors are:
 
Competitor
 
Products
 
Market share
in the detector market 
Wuxi Tianyou
 
Digital linear detector
 
2%
         
Shenyang Tongshida
 
Digital linear detector
 
4%
 
Our China-based competitors tend to focus on low-end and technologically less sophisticated products which have lower quality and are not suitable for large projects. Although currently we successfully compete with foreign-based industrial fire safety companies, there is no assurance that we will continue to be able to do so in the future. Foreign competitors could establish manufacturing facilities in China and narrow their price gap to better compete with us. However, we believe we will be able to maintain or even increase our market share due to our technological lead over our competitors, our track record in, and knowledge of, the industry. Moreover, foreign-based companies may find it difficult to catch up with the industry standards and technical guidelines which we assist in drafting.
 
Total Solutions
 
The market for the design and installation of fire safety systems is served by numerous small competitors, of which we have been recognized as the largest two times in a row by the China Association of Fire Prevention based on numerous significant factors including total revenue and profit. These rankings are done every two years by this association.
 
Competitor
 
Market Focus
Nanjing Fire Safety Products Co.
 
Residential, Commercial and industrial
     
Shanghai Beian Fire Safety Engineering
 
Commercial and industrial
     
Minimax
 
Industrial
 
We believe that our leading position in the industry has enabled us to win a high percentage of our bids, which is around 60-70% of bids in the iron and steel industry. We compete on price, quality of products, expertise and capability to complete the job in time. These factors play a less significant role in bidding for smaller jobs. We believe that the fact that we use our own products adds to our competitive strengths because our customers have quality concerns over third party products used for the systems we design and install.
 
We plan to acquire other industrial fire safety companies in order to expand our product base and increase our revenue stream. Moreover, we anticipate these potential acquisitions will broaden our customer base. Due to their disadvantage in labor costs and the requirement of Chinese certificates, foreign competitors do not engage in system integration.
 
Regulation of Products and Services

 In China, fire safety products and systems must meet certain quality standards and must be certified by the Chinese government. All of our products have been certified. In addition, contractors and designers of fire safety systems must be certified by China Ministry of Construction. We have received such certification.
 
Chinese regulations require that an enterprise procure a Production Safety License from the Ministry of Construction before it can provide engineering services in construction projects and plant construction. This certification ensures that an enterprise follow proper production safety procedures in its own manufacturing and in its engineering services to clients. We have been granted a Production Safety License from Beijing Municipal Construction Commission.
 
Chinese regulations also require that a company have an Engineering Certification from the Ministry of Public Safety before it can provide fire safety related engineering and installation services. Companies which have obtained a Class A Engineering Certification can provide nationwide fire safety related engineering and installation services whereas companies with a lower class certification can only provide services in the province where they are located. There are only a few companies in China’s industrial fire protection industry that has both Class A certifications. We have been granted a Class A Engineering Certification from the Ministry of Public Safety. Although there are a few other companies that have been granted a Class A Certification, they mainly focus on residential and/or commercial market segments.
 
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Our Employees
 
As of December 31, 2007, we employed 448 full-time employees. Approximately 14% of the employees are management personnel, 8% are R&D staff members and 19% are sales staff members. Approximately 76.1% of our employees hold college degrees or above.
 
Under Chinese law, our employees have formed trade unions which protect employees’ rights, aim to assist in the fulfillment of our economic objectives, encourage employee participation in management decisions and assist in mediating disputes between us and union members. We believe that we maintain a satisfactory working relationship with our employees and we have not experienced any significant labor disputes or any difficulty in recruiting staff for our operations.
 
As required by applicable Chinese law, we have entered into employment contracts with all of our employees. We have also entered into a confidentiality agreement with all of our employees under which such employees are prohibited from disclosing confidential information of the Company or using it for other purposes than the benefit of the Company. Directors, officers, mid-level managers and some key employees in sales and R&D are required to sign a non-compete agreement which prohibits them from competing with the Company while they are employees of the Company and within two years after their employment with the Company is terminated.
 
Our employees in China participate in a state pension arrangement organized by Chinese municipal and provincial governments. We are required to contribute to the arrangement at the rate of 20% of the average monthly salary. In addition, we are required by Chinese law to cover employees in China with other types of social insurances. Our total contribution may amount to 30% of the average monthly salary. We have purchased social insurances for all of our employees. The expense related to the social insurance was approximately $258,136 for the fiscal year 2007. In the event that any current employee, or former employee, files a complaint with the Chinese government, not only will we be required to purchase insurance for such employee, we may be subject to administrative fines. We believe that such fines, if imposed, are immaterial.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FUTURE RESULTS, FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION AND CERTAIN IMPORTANT FACTORS
 
In this report we make, and from time to time we otherwise make, written and oral statements regarding our business and prospects, such as projections of future performance, statements of management’s plans and objectives, forecasts of market trends, and other matters that are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Statements containing the words or phrases “will likely result,” “are expected to,” “will continue,” “is anticipated,” “estimates,” “projects,” “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “target,” “goal,” “plans,” “objective,” “should” or similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, which may appear in documents, reports, filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, news releases, written or oral presentations made by officers or other representatives made by us to analysts, stockholders, investors, news organizations and others, and discussions with management and other of our representatives. For such statements, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
 
Our future results, including results related to forward-looking statements, involve a number of risks and uncertainties. No assurance can be given that the results reflected in any forward-looking statements will be achieved. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made. Our forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions that are sometimes based upon estimates, data, communications and other information from suppliers, government agencies and other sources that may be subject to revision. Except as required by law, we do not undertake any obligation to update or keep current either (i) any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances arising after the date of such statement, or (ii) the important factors that could cause our future results to differ materially from historical results or trends, results anticipated or planned by us, or which are reflected from time to time in any forward-looking statement.

In addition to other matters identified or described by us from time to time in filings with the SEC, there are several important factors that could cause our future results to differ materially from historical results or trends, results anticipated or planned by us, or results that are reflected from time to time in any forward-looking statement. Some of these important factors, but not necessarily all important factors, include the following:
 
An investment in our common stock is speculative and involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider the risks described below and the other information in this Prospectus before purchasing any of our common stock. The risks and uncertainties described below are not the only ones facing us. Additional risks and uncertainties may also adversely impair our business operations. If any of the events described in the risk factors below actually occur, our business, financial condition or results of operations could suffer significantly. In such case, the value of your investment could decline and you may lose all or part of the money you paid to buy our common stock.
 
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Risks Related To Our Business
 
Our products and services have relied on a few industries. We may not be able to increase the market for our products and services in other industries. Presently, our products and services are mainly sold to the iron and steel, power and petrochemical industries. Our products and services, therefore, depend heavily on a limited number of industries. Our growth potential may be limited if we cannot expand the market for our products and services. Although we have increased our research and development to expand the range of application of our products and services, there is no assurance that we will succeed in our effort.
 
The price increase of raw materials such as copper and steel could increase the cost of our products and reduce our profit margin. Copper is the major material for our linear heat detectors and stainless steel is the major materials for our fire extinguishing nozzles. In the last two years, the prices of copper and steel have fluctuated substantially as have other raw materials due to the increasing demand in China resulting from the rapid economic development. Although we have managed to minimize the impact of such fluctuation in the past by passing the cost increase on to our customers, there is no assurance that we will be able to do so in the future. If the price for copper and steel increases more significantly and we could not increase our selling price, our profit margin could decrease considerably.
 
We may not be able to secure financing needed for future operating needs on acceptable terms, or on any terms at all. From time to time, we may seek additional financing to provide the capital required to maintain or expand our design and production facilities, research and development initiatives and equipment and/or working capital, as well as repay outstanding loans if cash flow from operations is insufficient to do so. We cannot predict with certainty the timing or account of any such capital requirements. If such financing is not available on satisfactory terms, we may be unable to expand our business or to develop new business as the rate desired, and our operating results may suffer. If we are able to incur debt, we may be subject to certain restrictions imposed by the terms of the debt and the repayment of such debt may limit our cash flow and our ability to grow. If we are unable to incur debt, we may be forced to issue additional equity, which could have a dilutive effect of the then current holders of equity.
 
Our strategic alliances may not achieve their objectives. Currently, we have agreements with two multinational companies to supply our linear heat detectors. We are negotiating with another company to enter into a similar agreement. The strategic alliances are intended to enhance or complement our technology or work in conjunction with our technology, increase our manufacturing capacity, provide additional components or materials, and develop, introduce and distribute products using our technology and know-how. If these alliances do not achieve their objectives or parties to our strategic alliances do not perform as contemplated, our growth may be adversely affected.
 
Expansion of our business may put added pressure on our management and operational infrastructure impeding our ability to meet any increased demand for our products and services and possibly hurting our operating results. Our business plan is to significantly grow our operations to meet anticipated growth in demand for our products and services products. Our planned growth includes the increase of our line of products and expansion of sales in our exiting markets as well as new markets over the next few years. Growth in our business may place a significant strain on our personnel, management, financial systems and other resources. The evolution of our business also presents numerous risks and challenges, including:
 
 
·
the continued acceptance of our products and services by the iron and steel, power and petrochemical industries;
 
 
·
our ability to successfully and rapidly expand sales to potential customers in response to potentially increasing demand;
 
 
·
the costs associated with such growth, which are difficult to quantify, but could be significant;
 
 
·
rapid technological change; and
 
 
·
the highly competitive nature of the industrial fire safety industry.
 
If we are successful in obtaining rapid market growth of our products and service, we will be required to deliver large volumes of quality products and services to customers on a timely basis at a reasonable cost to those customers. Meeting any such increased demands will require us to expand our manufacturing facilities, to increase our ability to purchase raw materials, to increase the size of our work force, to expand our quality control capabilities and to increase the scale upon which we provide our products and services. Such demands would require more capital and working capital than we currently have available and we maybe unable to meet the needs of our customers.
 
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Our business depends on our ability to protect our intellectual property effectively. If any of our patents is not protected, or any of our trade secrets are divulged, we may lose our competitive edge. The success of our business depends in substantial measure on the legal protection of the patents and other proprietary rights in technology we hold. We hold issued patents and pending patent applications in China related to technologies important to our business. Monitoring infringement of intellectual property rights is difficult, and we cannot be certain that the steps we have taken will prevent unauthorized use of our intellectual property and know-how in China where the laws may be difficult to enforce to protect our proprietary rights as fully as the laws of the United States. The validity and breadth of claims in patents and trade secrets involves complex legal and factual questions and, therefore, the extent of their enforceability and protection is highly uncertain. Issued patents or patents based on pending patent applications or any future patent applications or trade secrets may not exclude competitors or may not provide a competitive advantage to us. In addition, patents issued or licensed to us may not be held valid if subsequently challenged and others may claim rights in or ownership of such patents. Furthermore, we cannot assure you that our competitors have not developed or will not develop similar products, will not duplicate our products, or will not design around any patents issued to or licensed by us.
 
We claim proprietary rights in various unpatented technologies, know-how, trade secrets and trademarks relating to products and manufacturing processes. We protect our proprietary rights in our products and operations through contractual obligations, including nondisclosure agreements. If these contractual measures fail to protect our proprietary rights, any advantage those proprietary rights provided to us would be negated. Some of our products are based on formulas. The formulas are maintained as trade secrets and are revealed only to a small number of technical and management personnel. The trade secrets provide us a competitive edge in the linear heat technology and no other manufacturers have successfully developed such technology. If any of the trade secrets are divulged, we could lose our competitive edge in the linear heat technology and others.

We receive a significant portion of our revenues from a small number of customers. Our business will be harmed if our customers reduce their orders from us. A significant amount of our revenues are derived from only a small number of customers mainly in the iron and steel, power and petrochemical industries. Although no customer individually accounted for more than 20% of our revenues for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007 in the aggregate, our five largest customers in total solutions and products businesses accounted for approximately 49% and 66% of our revenues from these segments in fiscal 2007, respectively and 38% and 50% of our revenues in fiscal year 2006 respectively. Dependence on a few customers could make it difficult to negotiate attractive prices for our products and could expose us to the risk of substantial losses if a single dominant customer stops purchasing our products. If we lose any customers and are unable to replace them with other customers that purchase a similar amount of our products and services, our revenues and net income would decline considerably.
 
We extend relatively long payment terms for accounts receivable. If any of our customers fails to pay us, our revenues may be affected as a result. Our standard practice is to charge our customers 10%-30% of the contract amount upfront and collect the balance according a schedule based on the progress of a project. However, many of our customers are state-owned enterprises and may be slow in their payment process. As a result of the size of many of our contracts, their delayed payments adversely affect our cash flow and our ability to fund our operations out of our operating cash flow. In addition, although we attempt to establish appropriate reserves for our receivables, those reserves may not prove to be adequate in view of actual levels of bad debts. The failure of our customers to pay us in a timely manner could negatively affect our working capital, which could in turn adversely affect our cash flow. Although no customer has failed to pay us even though their payments were delayed, there is no assurance that they will be able to pay in the future.
 
Our business may be severely disrupted if we lose the services of our key executives and employees or fail to add new senior and middle managers to our management. Our future success is heavily dependent upon the continued service of our key executives, particularly Brian Lin, our Chief Executive Officer, and Tieying Guo, our President of Sureland, and Gangjin Li, our Chairman of the Board, and Wei Zhang, our Vice President of Technology of Sureland. Our future success is also dependent upon our ability to attract and retain qualified senior and middle managers to our management team. If one or more of our current or future key executives and employees are unable or unwilling to continue in their present positions, we may not be able to easily replace them, and our business may be severely disrupted. In addition, if any of these key executives or employees joins a competitor or forms a competing company, we could lose customers and suppliers and incur additional expenses to recruit and train personnel. Each of our executive officers has entered into an employment agreement with us. We also rely on a number of key technology staff for the operation of our Company. Given the competitive nature of our industry, the risk of key technology staff leaving our Company is high and could disrupt our operations.

Risks Related To Our Industry
 
Our market will open to foreign companies. China’s commitments under the WTO (World Trade Organization) may intensify competition. In connection with its accession to the WTO, China made many commitments including opening its markets to foreign products and services, allowing foreign companies to conduct distribution business and reducing customs duties. As a result, foreign manufacturers may ship more industrial fire safety products into China or they may establish manufacturing facilities and service centers in China. Competition from foreign companies may squeeze our profit margins and hence our business results will suffer.
 
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The services market is fragmented and susceptible to consolidation, which could adversely affect us. We engage in providing services which consist of the design and installation of fire safety systems. The market is fragmented in the sense that there are many suppliers and they are typically small. The market may be subject to consolidation and if so, we may not be a major player. If so, our services business could suffer and that business is a major source of sales of our own products and profitability.
 
Our customers will decrease their capital expenditure if China’s economy slows down. Such a slowdown may affect our growth. Our industry is cyclic in nature and highly dependent on economic conditions. Over the last three decades, China’s economy has been growing at an average annual rate of 9-10%. There can be no assurance that China’s economy will continue to grow at such pace in the future. If the economy slows down, our customers will cut their capital expenditure and hence order less of our products and services. Our growth may suffer as a result.
 
High margins for the industrial fire safety business will attract more businesses to enter this field. Our business could suffer as a result of more competition. Our business has enjoyed relatively high profit margins so far due to the fact that we have concentrated in industrial fire safety. Such high margins will attract more businesses to enter into this field. As a result, competition may intensify and our profits may drop significantly.
 
If we cannot compete successfully for market share against other industrial fire safety products companies, we may not achieve sufficient product revenues, and our business will suffer. The market for our products and services is characterized by intense competition and rapid technological advances. Our products and services compete with a multitude of products and services developed, manufactured and marketed by others and we expect competition from new market entrants in the future, including as a result of the WTO. Existing or future competing products may provide better quality and technology, greater utility or lower cost or other benefits from their intended uses than our products, or may offer comparable performance at lower cost. If our products fail to capture and maintain market share, we may not achieve sufficient product revenues, and our business could suffer.

Gross margins could be lower in new industrial sectors. We enjoy relatively high margins in our main markets including iron and steel, power generation and petrochemical. As we start bidding for projects in new industrial sectors including subways, highway tunnels, and nuclear plants, we might not be able to sell our products at the gross margins that we enjoy in our main markets. Our overall gross margin could be adversely affected.
 
Risks Related To Doing Business in China
 
Changes in China’s political or economic situation could harm us and our operational results. Economic reforms adopted by the Chinese government have had a positive effect on the economic development of the country, but the government could change these economic reforms or any of the legal systems at any time. This could either benefit or damage our operations and profitability. Some of the things that could have this effect are:
 
 
·
level of government involvement in the economy;
 
 
·
control of foreign exchange;
 
 
·
methods of allocating resources;
 
 
·
balance of payments position;
 
 
·
international trade restrictions;
 
 
·
international conflict; and
 
 
·
tax policy.
 
The Chinese economy differs from the economies of most countries belonging to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, or OECD, in many ways. The economic reforms in China have been conducted under a tight grip of the Chinese government. As a result of these differences, we may not develop in the same way or at the same rate as might be expected if the Chinese economy were similar to those of the OECD member countries.
 
Our business is largely subject to the uncertain legal environment in China and your legal protection could be limited. The Chinese legal system is a civil law system based on written statutes. Unlike common law systems, it is a system in which precedents set in earlier legal cases are not generally used. The overall effect of legislation enacted over the past 20 years has been to enhance the protections afforded to foreign invested enterprises in China. However, these laws, regulations and legal requirements are relatively recent and are evolving rapidly, and their interpretation and enforcement involve uncertainties. These uncertainties could limit the legal protections available to foreign shareholders, such as the right of foreign invested enterprises to hold licenses and permits such as requisite business licenses. In addition, all of our executive officers and our directors are residents of China and not of the U.S., and substantially all the assets of these persons are located outside the U.S. As a result, it could be difficult for shareholders to effect service of process in the U.S., or to enforce a judgment obtained in the U.S. against us or any of these persons.
 
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The Chinese government exerts substantial influence over the manner in which we must conduct our business activities. China only recently has permitted provincial and local economic autonomy and private economic activities. Chinese government has exercised and continues to exercise substantial control over virtually every sector of the Chinese economy through regulation and state ownership. Our ability to operate in China may be harmed by changes in its laws and regulations, including those relating to taxation, import and export tariffs, environmental regulations, land use rights, property and other matters. We believe that our operations in China are in material compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements. However, the central or local governments of these jurisdictions may impose new, stricter regulations or interpretations of existing regulations that would require additional expenditures and efforts on our part to ensure our compliance with such regulations or interpretations. Accordingly, government actions in the future, including any decision not to continue to support recent economic reforms and to return to a more centrally planned economy or regional or local variations in the implementation of economic policies, could have a significant effect on economic conditions in China or particular regions thereof, and could require us to divest ourselves of any interest we then hold in Chinese properties.
 
Future inflation in China may inhibit our activity to conduct business in China. In recent years, the Chinese economy has experienced periods of rapid expansion and high rates of inflation. During the past ten years, the rate of inflation in China has been as high as 20.7% and as low as -2.2%. These factors have led to the adoption by Chinese government, from time to time, of various corrective measures designed to restrict the availability of credit or regulate growth and contain inflation. While inflation has been more moderate since 1995, high inflation may in the future cause Chinese government to impose controls on credit and/or prices, or to take other action, which could inhibit economic activity in China, and thereby harm the market for our products.

Restrictions on currency exchange may limit our ability to receive and use our revenues effectively. The majority of our revenues will be settled in Renminbi and, any future restrictions on currency exchanges may limit our ability to use revenue generated in Renminbi to fund any future business activities outside China or to make dividend or other payments in U.S. dollars. Although the Chinese government introduced regulations in 1996 to allow greater convertibility of the Renminbi for current account transactions, significant restrictions still remain, including primarily the restriction that foreign-invested enterprises may only buy, sell or remit foreign currencies after providing valid commercial documents, at those banks in China authorized to conduct foreign exchange business. In addition, conversion of Renminbi for capital account items, including direct investment and loans, is subject to governmental approval in China, and companies are required to open and maintain separate foreign exchange accounts for capital account items. We cannot be certain that the Chinese regulatory authorities will not impose more stringent restrictions on the convertibility of the Renminbi.
 
Cessation of the income tax reduction and exemption for our subsidiaries may have an adverse impact on our net profits. From January 1, 2008, under Chinese new income tax law, a company would ordinarily be subject to the PRC income tax rates of 25%. However, the law also provides tax exemption or reduction for high-tech businesses and foreign invested enterprises (“FIE”). As a result, some of our subsidiaries are currently enjoying a tax reduction of and/or exemption from state and local income tax. For details, please see the income taxes section of “Management Discussion and Analysis.” If the Chinese government could change its tax law, our revenues and profit could suffer.
 
A new Chinese law may impact our ability to make acquisitions of Chinese businesses. On August 8, 2006, six PRC regulatory agencies namely, the PRC Ministry of Commerce, the State Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (“SASAC”), the State Administration for Taxation, the State Administration for Industry and Commerce, the China Securities Regulatory Commission (“CSRC”), and the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (“SAFE”), jointly adopted the Regulations on Mergers and Acquisitions of Domestic Enterprises by Foreign Investors (the “New M&A Rule”), which became effective on September 8, 2006. The New M&A Rule purports, among other things, to require offshore Special Purpose Ventures, or SPVs, formed after the effective date, for overseas listing purposes, through acquisitions of PRC domestic companies and controlled by PRC companies or individuals, to obtain the approval of the CSRC prior to publicly listing their securities on an overseas stock exchange.
 
The Company intends to make acquisitions of Chinese businesses in the future. There are uncertainties regarding the interpretation and application of current or future PRC laws and regulations, including the New M&A Rule and there uncertainties could make it difficult or impossible to make acquisitions of Chinese businesses in the future.

Foreign Investment Policy Change. On March 16, 2007, China's parliament, the National People's Congress, adopted the Enterprise Income Tax Law, which took effect on January 1, 2008. The new income tax law sets unified income tax rate for domestic and foreign companies at 25 percent and abolishes the favorable policy for foreign invested enterprises. After January 1, 2008, newly established foreign invested enterprises will not enjoy favorable tax treatment permitted under prior tax laws. Some of our subsidiaries are benefiting from the preferred tax rates for foreign companies and will follow the new tax rate when their respective term of preferred tax rates expires. Our net income margin will be affected by the new law.
 
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If the government changes its policies on value added tax rebate, our revenues and profit could be adversely affected. Under Chinese tax law, businesses should pay a value added tax at a 17% rate. To support the development of the software industry, the Chinese government has instituted policies to rebate value added tax charged for software certified by the government up to 14%. As a result, our subsidiary Hua An Limited, is paying its value added tax at an effective rate of 3% for the software they sell. However, the Chinese government changes its policies from time to time. If the Chinese government changes the policies currently in place for value added tax rebate, our revenues and our profit could suffer.
 

The value of our securities will be affected by the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollars and Renminbi. The value of our Common Stock will be affected by the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollars and Renminbi, and between those currencies and other currencies in which our sales may be denominated. For example, to the extent that we need to convert U.S. dollars into Renminbi for our operational needs and should the Renminbi appreciate against the U.S. dollar at that time, our financial position, the business of the company, and the price of our Common Stock may be harmed. Conversely, if we decide to convert our Renminbi into U.S. dollars for the purpose of declaring dividends on our Common Stock or for other business purposes and the U.S. dollar appreciates against the Renminbi, the U.S. dollar equivalent of our earnings from our subsidiaries in China would be reduced.
 
Risks Related to the Market for Our Stock
 
You may face difficulties in protecting your interests, and your ability to protect your rights through the U.S. federal courts may be limited, our operating subsidiaries are incorporated in non-U.S. jurisdictions, we conduct substantially all of our operations in China, and all of our officers reside outside the United States. We conduct substantially all of our operations in China through our wholly owned subsidiaries in China. All of our officers reside outside the United States and some or all of the assets of those persons are located outside of the United States. As a result, it may be difficult or impossible for you to bring an action against us or against these individuals in China in the event that you believe that your rights have been infringed under the securities laws or otherwise. Even if you are successful in bringing an action of this kind, the laws of the PRC may render you unable to enforce a judgment against our assets or the assets of our directors and officers. As a result of all of the above, our public stockholders may have more difficulty in protecting their interests through actions against our management, directors or major stockholders than would stockholders of a corporation doing business entirely within the United States.
 
The trading prices of many companies that have business operations only in China have been volatile which may result in large fluctuations in the price of our Common Stock and losses for shareholders. The stock market has experienced significant price and volume fluctuations that have particularly affected the trading prices of equity securities of many companies that have business operations only in China. These fluctuations have often been unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of many of these companies. Any negative change in the public’s perception of these companies could depress our stock price regardless of our operating results. The market price of our Common Stock has been and may continue to be volatile. We expect our stock price to be subject to fluctuations as a result of a variety of factors, including factors beyond our control. These factors include:
 
 
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actual or anticipated variations in our quarterly operating results;
 
 
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announcements of technological innovations or new products or services by us or our competitors;

 
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announcements relating to strategic relationships or acquisitions;
 
 
·
additions or terminations of coverage of our Common Stock by securities analysts;
 
 
·
statements by securities analysts regarding us or our industry;
 
 
·
conditions or trends in the our industry; and
 
 
·
changes in the economic performance and/or market valuations of other industrial fire safety companies.
 
The prices at which our Common Stock trades will affect our ability to raise capital, which may have an adverse affect on our ability to fund our operations.
 
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Our Common Stock may be considered to be a “penny stock” and, as such, the market for our Common Stock may be further limited by certain SEC rules applicable to penny stocks. To the extent the price of our common stock remains below $5.00 per share, we have net tangible assets of $2,000,000 or less, or if we fall below certain other thresholds, our common shares will be subject to certain “penny stock” rules promulgated by the SEC. Those rules impose certain sales practice requirements on brokers who sell penny stock to persons other than established customers and accredited investors (generally institutions with assets in excess of $5,000,000 or individuals with net worth in excess of $1,000,000). For transactions covered by the penny stock rules, the broker must make a special suitability determination for the purchaser and receive the purchaser’s written consent to the transaction prior to the sale. Furthermore, the penny stock rules generally require, among other things, that brokers engaged in secondary trading of penny stocks provide customers with written disclosure documents, monthly statements of the market value of penny stocks, disclosure of the bid and asked prices and disclosure of the compensation to the brokerage firm and disclosure of the sales person working for the brokerage firm. These rules and regulations adversely affect the ability of brokers to sell our common shares and limit the liquidity of our securities.
 
We may seek to make acquisitions that prove unsuccessful or strain or divert our resources. We may seek to expand our business through the acquisition of related businesses and assets. We may not be able to complete any acquisitions on favorable terms or at all. Acquisitions present risks that could materially and adversely affect our business and financial performance, including:
 
 
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the diversion of our management’s attention from our everyday business activities;
 
 
·
the contingent and latent risks associated with the past operations of, and other unanticipated problems arising in, the acquired business; and
 
 
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the need to expand management, administration, and operational systems.
 
If we make such acquisitions we cannot predict whether:
 
 
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we will be able to successfully integrate the operations and personnel of any new businesses into our business;
 
 
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we will realize any anticipated benefits of completed acquisitions; or
 
 
·
there will be substantial unanticipated costs associated with acquisitions, including potential costs associated with environmental liabilities undiscovered at the time of acquisition.
 
In addition, future acquisitions by us may result in:
 
 
·
potentially dilutive issuances of our equity securities;
 
 
·
the incurrence of additional debt;
 
 
·
restructuring charges; and
 
 
·
the recognition of significant charges for depreciation and amortization related to intangible assets.
 
We do not intend to pay any dividends on our Common Stock in the foreseeable future. We currently intend to retain all future earnings, if any, to finance our current and proposed business activities and do not anticipate paying any cash dividends on our Common Stock in the foreseeable future. We may also incur indebtedness in the future that may prohibit or effectively restrict the payment of cash dividends on our Common Stock.
 
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We will incur increased costs as a result of changes in laws and regulations relating to corporate governance matters. As a public reporting company, we will need to comply with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the related rules and regulations adopted by the SEC and by The NASDAQ Capital Market, including expanded disclosures, accelerated reporting requirements and more complex accounting rules. Compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and other requirements will increase our costs and require additional management resources. Additionally, these laws and regulations could make it more difficult or more costly for us to obtain certain types of insurance, including director and officer liability insurance, and we may be forced to accept reduced policy limits and coverage or incur substantially higher costs to obtain the same or similar coverage. The impact of these events could also make it more difficult for us to attract and retain qualified persons to serve on our board of directors, our board committees or as executive officers. We are presently evaluating and monitoring developments with respect to these laws and regulations and cannot predict or estimate the amount or timing of additional costs we may incur to respond to their requirements.
 
We may not be able to achieve and maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting, a failure which may prevent us from accurately reporting our financial results or detecting and preventing fraud. We will be subject to reporting obligations under the U.S. securities law. Beginning with our annual report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2007, we will be required to prepare a management report on our internal control over financial reporting containing our management’s assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. In addition, our independent registered public accounting firm will attest to and report on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2008 and onwards. Our management may conclude that our internal controls over our financial reporting is not effective. Moreover, even if our management concludes that our internal control over financial reporting is effective our independent registered public accounting firm may still decline to attest to the effectiveness or may issue a report that is qualified if it is not satisfied with our controls or the level at which our controls are documented, designed, operated or reviewed, or if it interprets the relevant requirements differently from us. Our reporting obligations as a public company will place a significant strain on our management, operational and financial resources and systems for the foreseeable future.

Certain stockholders can exert control over the Company and may not make decisions that further the best interests of all stockholders. Our officers, directors and principal stockholders (greater than 5% stockholders) together will own an aggregate of approximately 70.7% of our outstanding Common Stock on a fully diluted basis. Consequently, these stockholders, if they act individually or together, may exert a significant degree of influence over our management and affairs and over matters requiring stockholder approval, including the election of directors and approval of significant corporate transactions. In addition, this concentration of ownership may delay or prevent a change of control of us and might affect the market price of our Common Stock, even when a change of control may be in the best interest of all stockholders. Furthermore, the interests of this concentration of ownership may not always coincide with our interests or the interests of other stockholders, and accordingly, they could cause us to enter into transactions or agreements which we would not otherwise consider.
 
ITEM 2.
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
 
All land in China is owned by the State. Individuals and companies are permitted to acquire rights to use land or land use rights for specific purposes. In the case of land used for industrial purposes, the land use rights are generally granted for a period of 50 years. This period may be renewed at the expiration of the initial and any subsequent terms. Granted land use rights are transferable and may be used as security for borrowings and other obligations. We currently own land use rights to approximately 23,700 square meters of land consisting of R&D center, manufacturing facilities, employee quarters, warehouses and office buildings in Beijing, China. We currently own office space of more than 900 square meters in Beijing, China, where our corporate headquarter is located.
 
The main equipment and machinery of our business include line detector manufacturing assembly lines, foam and gas based fire extinguishing equipment assembly lines, machine tools for metal parts, and equipments for electronics products, etc.
 
We believe that all our properties and equipment have been adequately maintained, are generally in good condition, and are suitable and adequate for our business. We plan to purchase additional equipment this year to increase capacity.
 
ITEM 3.
 
In 2007, we filed two lawsuits against two different companies for the infringement of our intellectual properties. These two cases were eventually settled in our favor. Therefore, there was no loss incurred. In 2007, we were not sued by any other parties.
 
In March of 2008, we filed two lawsuits against two other companies for the infringement of our intellectual properties. These two cases were still pending. We expect these two cases will be settled in our favor.
 
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ITEM 4.
SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.

None

PART II
 
ITEM 5.
MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND SMALL BUSINESS ISSUER PURCHASERS OF EQUITY SECURITIES.
 
Market Price Information
 
Our common stock has been quoted on The NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol “CFSG” since July 16, 2007. The following table provides the high and low sales prices for our common stock as reported for the periods indicated.

Year ending December 31, 2008
 
High
 
Low
 
First Quarter (as of March 13)
 
$
13.00
 
$
3.55
 
 
Year ending December 31, 2007
 
High
 
Low
 
First Quarter
 
$
5.50
 
$
3.10
 
Second Quarter
 
$
7.05
 
$
4.25
 
Third Quarter
 
$
12.43
 
$
6.02
 
Fourth Quarter
 
$
18.10
 
$
10.56
 

Year ending December 31, 2006
 
High
 
Low
 
Fourth Quarter (started trading on October 27)
 
$
5.00
 
$
2.75
 
 
On March 13, 2008, the last reported sale price of our common stock on the NASDAQ Capital Market was $7.57 per share.
 
Shareholders

As of March 13, 2008, we had outstanding 27,556,893 shares of common stock, held by approximately 1500 stockholders of record and beneficially.

Dividend Policy
 
To date, we have neither declared nor paid any cash dividends on shares of our common stock. We presently intend to retain earnings to finance the operation and expansion of our business and do not anticipate declaring cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Prior to the Share Exchange, CPFG and its predecessors paid dividends of $6,293,000 in 2005, and $8,538,760 in 2006. We have no current plans to pay dividends. There are no restrictions at the current time on the payment of dividends.

Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
 
None

Equity Compensation Plan Information

The information required by this Item 5 regarding securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans is included in Item 10 of this report.
 
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ITEM 6.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION
 
General

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements for the twelve months ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, and their respectively related notes included in this information statement.

Overview

We are engaged in the design, development, manufacturing and sale of fire protection products and services for large industrial consumers in China. We have developed a proprietary product line that addresses all aspects of industrial fire safety from fire detection to fire system control and extinguishing. The Company is the first in China to leverage high technology for fire protection and safety to clients such as iron and steel companies, power plants, petrochemical plants, as well as, special purpose construction in China.

Reorganization

We were organized as a Florida corporation on June 17, 2003.
 
On September 1, 2006, we entered into a share exchange agreement, pursuant to which we acquired all of the outstanding capital shares of China Fire Protection Group Inc. in exchange for a controlling interest in our common shares. The transaction was completed on Oct 27, 2006.

China Fire Protection Group was organized on June 2, 2006 for the purpose of acquiring all of the capital shares of Sureland Industrial Fire Safety Limited (Sureland Industrial), a Chinese corporation, and, Sureland Industrial Fire Equipment Co., Ltd. (Sureland Equipment), a Chinese corporation, which collectively engage in the design, development, manufacturing and sale of fire protection products and services for large industrial consumers in China. As a result of the transactions described above, both Sureland Industrial Fire Safety Limited and Sureland Industrial Fire Equipment Co., Ltd became wholly-owned subsidiaries of China Fire Protection Group Limited, and China Fire Protection Group Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Unipro.

On February 9, 2007, Unipro changed its name to China Fire & Security Group, Inc. (CFSG) and started trading on OTC Bulletin Board under its new ticker symbol CFSG. On July 16, 2007, China Fire & Security Group, Inc. began trading on Nasdaq Capital Market and retained the ticker symbol CFSG.
 
CFSG owns, through its wholly owned subsidiary China Fire Protection Group, Inc., Sureland Industrial and Sureland Equipment (jointly “Sureland”). Sureland is engaged primarily in the design, development, manufacture and sale in China of a variety of fire safety products for the industrial fire safety market and of design and installation of industrial fire safety systems in which it uses its own fire safety products. To a minor extent, it provides maintenance services for customers of its industrial fire safety systems. Its business is primarily in China, but it has recently begun contract manufacturing products for the export market and it has begun to provide a fire safety system for a Chinese company operating abroad.
 
Sureland markets its industrial fire safety products and systems primarily to major companies in the iron and steel, power and petrochemical industries in China. It has also completed projects for highway and railway tunnels, wine distilleries, tobacco warehouses and a nuclear reactor. It is developing its business in the transportation, wine and tobacco, vessels, nuclear energy, and public space markets. Its products can be readily adapted for use on vessels and in exhibition halls and theatres. It plans to expand its marketing efforts to secure business in these industries.
 
Sureland has internal research and development facilities engaged primarily in furthering fire safety technologies. It believes that its technologies allow it to offer cost-effective and high-quality fire safety products and systems. It has developed products for industrial fire detecting and extinguishing. It believes that it is the only manufacturer in China which has successfully developed a comprehensive line of linear heat detectors.
 
By December 31, 2007, Sureland operates more than 30 sales and liaison offices in China.
 
Sureland has been ranked as the leading Chinese industrial fire safety company two times by the China Association for Fire Prevention based on six major factors including total revenue, growth rate, net profit, return on assets, investment in research and development and intellectual property. Its key products include linear heat detectors and water mist extinguishers, whose sales volumes are the largest in China. Its products have been used by its customers in more than 20 provinces throughout China.
 
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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
 
While our significant accounting policies are more fully described in Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements appearing at the end of this prospectus, we believe that the following accounting policies are the most critical to aid you in fully understanding and evaluating our reported financial results.
 
Revenue recognition
 
Revenue is recognized when it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company as follows:
 
1.
Revenue from system contracting projects are recognized using the percentage-of-completion method of accounting and, therefore, take into account the costs, estimated earnings and revenue to date on contracts not yet completed. Revenue recognized is that percentage of the total contract price that cost expended to date bears to anticipated final total cost, based on current estimates of costs to complete. Contract costs include all direct material and labor costs and those indirect costs related to contract performance, such as indirect labor, supplies, tools, repairs, and depreciation costs. Selling, general, and administrative costs are charged to expense as incurred. At the time a loss on a contract becomes known, the entire amount of the estimated ultimate loss is recognized in the consolidated financial statements. Claims for additional contract costs are recognized upon a signed change order from the customer or in accordance with paragraphs 62 and 65 of AICPA Statement of Position 81-1, "Accounting for Performance of Construction - Type and Certain Production - Type Contracts" ("SOP 81-1")
 
2.
Revenue from product sales is recognized when the goods are delivered and title has passed. Product sales revenue represents the invoiced value of goods, net of a value-added tax (VAT). All of the Company’s products that are sold in the PRC are subject to a Chinese value-added tax at a rate of 17 percent of the gross sales price. 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 product.
 
3.
Revenue from the rendering of Maintenance Services is recognized when such services are provided.
 
4.
Dividend income is recognized when the shareholders’ right to receive payment has been established.
 
5.
Provision is made for foreseeable losses as soon as they are anticipated by management.
 
6.
Where contract costs incurred to date plus recognized profits less recognized losses exceed progress billings, the surplus is treated as an amount due from contract consumers. Where progress billings exceed contract costs incurred to date plus recognized profits less recognized losses, the surplus is treated as an amount due to contract customers.
 
Foreign currency translation
 
The reporting currency of the Company is the US dollar. The Company uses their local currency, Renminbi (RMB), as their functional currency. Results of operations and cash flow are translated at average exchange rates during the period, and assets and liabilities are translated at the unified exchange rate as quoted by the People’s Bank of China at the end of the period. Translation adjustments resulting from this process are included in accumulated other comprehensive income in the statement 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. Historically, the Company has not entered any currency trading or hedging, although there is no assurance that the Company will not enter into such activities in the future.
 
Plant and equipment
 
Plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets with 5 percent residual value.
 
Use of estimates
 
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles of the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the combined financial statements and accompanying notes. Management believes that the estimates utilized in preparing its financial statements are reasonable and prudent. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
 
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Certain of the Company’s accounting policies require higher degrees of judgment than others in their application. These include the recognition of revenue and earnings from system contracting projects under the percentage of completion method and the allowance of doubtful accounts. Management evaluates all of its estimates and judgments on an on-going basis.
 
Inventories
 
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, using the weighted average method. Inventories consist of raw materials, work in progress, finished goods and consumables. Raw materials consist primarily of materials used in production. Finished goods consist primarily of equipment used in project contracts. The cost of finished goods included direct costs of raw materials as well as direct labor used in production. Indirect production costs such as utilities and indirect labor related to production such as assembling, shipping and handling costs are also included in the cost of inventory. The Company reviews its inventory annually for possible obsolete goods or to determine if any reserves are necessary for potential obsolescence.
 
Accounts receivable
 
Accounts receivable represents the products sales, maintenance services and system contracting projects with its customers that were on credit. The credit term is generally for a period of three months for major customers. Each customer has a maximum credit limit. The Company seeks to maintain strict control over its outstanding receivables. Overdue balances are reviewed regularly by senior management.

Results of Operations

Comparison of the Years Ended on December 31, 2007 and 2006:

 
 
Years Ended
December 31
 
 
 
2007
 
2006
 
Revenues
 
$
46,753,837
   
32,455,036
 
Cost of revenues
   
21,090,854
   
16,226,307
 
Gross profits
   
25,662,983
   
16,228,729
 
Operating expenses
   
10,776,553
   
8,250,285
 
Income from operations
   
14,886,430
   
7,978,444
 
Other income (expense)
   
714,496
   
643,978
 
Change in fair value of derivative instruments
   
1,205,791
   
(1,570,575
)
Income Before Income Taxes and Minority Interest
   
16,806,717
   
7,051,847
 
Income taxes
   
5,081
   
82,206
 
Net profit (loss)
   
16,801,636
   
6,969,641
 
Foreign exchange adjustment
   
2,502,595
   
581,932
 
Comprehensive income
   
19,304,231
   
7,551,573
 
Weighted average number of shares-basic
   
26,873,742
   
24,340,196
 
Weighted average number of shares-diluted
   
27,721,171
   
24,539,414
 
Earning per share-basic
   
0.63
   
0.29
 
Earning per share-diluted
   
0.61
   
0.28
 

Total revenues were approximately $46.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2007 as compared to approximately $32.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2006, an increase of approximately $14.3 million or 44.1 percent. This increase was mainly attributable to the further penetration of the Company’s customer base in the iron and steel, power generation, petrochemical and other industries and the execution of more contracts in the period. During year ended December 31, 2007, the Company fulfilled 274 total solution and product sales contracts as compared to 221 contracts for the year ended December 31, 2006. The three largest customers were Maanshan Iron and Steel, Sichuan Dongfang Electronic Equipment, and Ningbo Jianlong Iron and Steel who collectively contributed approximately $15.1 million of revenue, representing 32.2 percent of our total revenue for this period.
 
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Cost of revenues for the year ended December 31, 2007 was approximately $21.1 million or 45.1 percent of revenues, as compared to $16.2 million or 50.0 percent of revenues for the year ended December 31, 2006. Gross margin for the year ended December 31, 2007 was 54.9 percent, which is higher than the gross margin of 50.0 percent for the same period of 2006. The increase in gross margin was mainly due to the use of a higher percentage of the Company’s proprietary products that tend to contribute higher margins and the higher selling price of some of the Company’s proprietary products in 2007.
 
Operating expenses were approximately $10.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2007 as compared to approximately $8.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2006, an increase of approximately $2.5 million or 30.6 percent. Excluding the one-time charge of $0.4 million for reverse merger and the one-time non-cash charge of $0.6 million for the management option expenses in 2006, the operating expenses in 2007 would increase $3.5 million or 48.6 percent compared to the same period of 2006. In 2007, the Company increased expenditures in sales and marketing activities, both in our current industrial sectors and new industrial sectors. The company also increased expenses due to the increased number from employees from 320 in 2006 to 448 in 2007. To be in line with other US public companies, the Company also raised the compensation for corporate executives. There are also increased expenses related to being listed as a public company in the United States.

Operating income was approximately $14.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2007 as compared to approximately $8.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2006, an increase of $6.9 million or 86.8 percent. Excluding the one-time charge of $0.4 million for reverse merger and the one-time non-cash charge of $0.6 million for the management option expenses in 2006, the increase in operating income would be $5.9 million or 84.3 percent for 2007 as compared to the same period of 2006. The increase was mainly due to the increase in our revenues and higher gross margin in this period.

Total other income was approximately $1.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2007 as compared to a loss of approximately $0.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2006. In 2006, the Company issued warrants that permitted the holder under certain circumstances to redeem the warrants for cash. Therefore, the Company had to record the fair value of the warrants as a derivative liability on the date of grant and then record a gain or loss each subsequent reporting period for the change in fair value of the warrants. In 2006, the change in fair value of the warrants from the date of issue through year end resulted in a loss of $1.6 million. On May 3, 2007, the Company restructured the warrants so that they were no longer redeemable for cash. Therefore, the warrants were no longer subject to derivative accounting, and the Company reclassified the warrants to equity at the fair value on the date of the restructuring. The change in fair value between December 31, 2006 and the date of restructuring resulted in a gain of $1.2 million. Excluding this factor, our total other income stayed almost the same.

Our net income was approximately $16.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2007 as compared to approximately $7.0 million net income for the year ended December 31, 2006, an increase of 9.8 million or 138.3 percent. Excluding the one-time charge of $0.4 million for reverse merger, the one-time non-cash charge of $0.6 million for the management option expenses and the $1.6 million charge for the change in fair value of derivative in the year 2006, and the $1.2 million gain for the change in fair value of derivative in the year 2007, our non-GAAP net income was $15.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2007 as compared to approximately $9.5 million for the same period in 2006, an increase of $6.1 million or 64.2 percent. The reason for the increase in the net income was mainly due to the increase in revenues and gross margin.
 
Currency translation adjustments resulting from RMB appreciation process amounted to $2,502,595 and $581,932 for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

The comprehensive income, which adds the currency adjustment to the net income, were approximately $19.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2007 as compared to approximately $7.6 million comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 2006, an increase of $11.8 million or 155.6 percent.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
As of December 31, 2007, we had working capital of $40.8 million including cash and cash equivalents of $17.1 million. The following table sets forth a summary of our cash flows for the periods indicated:

Statement of Cash Flow
 
 
 
Years Ended December 31
 
 
 
2007
 
2006
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
 
$
9,773,114
 
$
8,935,061
 
Net cash used in investing activities
   
(3,929,978
)
 
(10,949,752
)
Net cash provided by financing activities
   
1,051,952
   
8,935,521
 
Effect of foreign currency translation on cash and cash equivalents
   
789,270
   
147,862
 
Net cash flow
 
$
7,684,358
 
$
7,068,692
 
 
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Operating Activities
 
Net cash provided by operating activities was approximately $9.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2007 as compared to approximately $8.9 million net cash provided by operating activities for the same period in 2006. Net cash provided by operating activities in the year ended December 31, 2007 was mainly due to net income of $16.8 million, $1.8 million increase in customer deposits, $2.2 million increase in accrued liabilities offset by $3.2 million increase in account receivable, $2.3 million increase in notes receivable, $3.3 million increase in costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings, $4.4 million decrease in billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings. The increase of $3.3 million in costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings is mainly due to the increased number of projects where we have billed the customers more than we have recognized revenues for these projects, while the decrease of $4.4 million in billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings is mainly due to the decreased number of projects where we have billed the customers less than we have recognized revenues for these projects.

 Investing Activities
 
Net cash used in investing activities in the year ended December 31, 2007 was $3.9 million, which is a decrease of $7.0 million from net cash used in investing activities of $10.9 million in the same period of 2006. Net cash used in investing activities was mainly attributable to $3.8 million used to purchase building and equipment, $0.6 million used to purchase intangible asset, and $1.0 million used to invest in King Galaxy Investment Limited offset by $0.5 million proceeds from the sale of investment in Tianjin Fire Safety Equipment Co. Ltd. and $1.1 million proceeds from the restructure in Beijing Zhong Xiao.

Financing Activities
 
Net cash provided by financing activities in the year ended December 31, 2007 totaled $1.1 million as compared to $8.9 million used in financing activities in the same period of 2006. The increase of the cash provided by financing activities was attributable to the proceeds of $4.2 million from issuance of common stock and the proceeds of $1.4 million from the sale of Beijing Zhong Xiao, offset by $2.0 million increase in restricted cash, which represents the cash required to be deposited in the bank to guarantee the execution of signed contracts, and the payment of $2.5 million to Beijing Zhong Xiao to clear the balance between our Company and Beijing Zhong Xiao.

As a result of the total cash activities, net cash increased $7.7 million from December 31, 2006 to December 31, 2007.  We believe that our currently available working capital of $40.8 million including cash and cash equivalents of $17.1 million should be adequate to sustain our operations at our current level and our anticipated expansion through at least the next twelve months.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any off-balance sheet financing arrangements.   

ITEM 7.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Our consolidated financial statements and related notes are contained on pages F-1 to F-30 of this report.
 
ITEM 8.
CHANGE IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
 
None

ITEM 8A.
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As required by Rule 13a-15 under the Securities Exchange Act, our management has carried out an evaluation, with the participation of an external internal control consultant and under the supervision of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 2007. Disclosure controls and procedures refer to controls and other procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating our disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management is required to apply its judgment in evaluating and implementing possible controls and procedures.

The Management conducted its evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures under the supervision of our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer. Based on that evaluation, management concluded that as of December 31, 2007, and as of the date that the evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures was completed, our disclosure controls and procedures were satisfactory subject to the following: 

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Inadequate US GAAP expertise - The current staff in the accounting department is relatively new and inexperienced, and needs substantial training so as to meet with the higher demands of being a U.S. public company. The accounting skills and understanding necessary to fulfill the requirements of US GAAP-based reporting, including the skills of subsidiary financial statements consolidation, are inadequate

Remediation Initiative
 
We have recently expanded our internal accounting staff, including hiring a Chief Accounting Officer, and intend to continue this effort in the future. In particular, we are seeking accountants experienced in several key areas of accounting, including persons with experience in Chinese and U.S. GAAP, U.S. GAAP consolidation requirements, and SEC financial reporting requirements. In addition, we plan to allocate additional resources to train our existing accounting staff.

The Management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007. In making this assessment, management used the framework set forth in the report entitled Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, or COSO. The COSO framework summarizes each of the components of a company's internal control system, including (i) the control environment, (ii) risk assessment, (iii) control activities, (iv) information and communication and (v) monitoring. Based on that evaluation, management concluded that as of December 31, 2007, and as of the date that the evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures was completed, our disclosure controls and procedures were satisfactory subject to the following:

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Lack of internal audit function - Company is lacking qualified resources to perform the internal audit functions properly. In addition, the scope and effectiveness of internal audit function are yet to be developed.

Remediation Initiative
 
We have committed to set up the internal audit functions but due to limited qualified resources in the region, we were not able to hire sufficient internal audit resources before end of 2007. With an internal audit manager on board now, we will increase our efforts in hiring the qualified resources through the assistance from recruitment agents and referral from employees. We also plan to enhance the training of our internal audit team in order to increase the effectiveness of its internal audit function.

Despite of the deficiencies reported above, the Company's management believes that consolidated financial statements included in this report fairly present in all material respects the Company's financial condition, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented and that this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report.
 
Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting

Other than the remediation measures described above, during the year ended December 31, 2007, there was no change in our internal controls over financial reporting that has materially affected, or that is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

ITEM 8B.
OTHER INFORMATION

None 
 
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PART III
 
ITEM 9.
DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTER, AND CONTROL PERSONS; COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(A) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT
 
Executive Officers and Directors

We have provided below certain information about our executive officers and directors. Our directors serve for a term of one year or until their successors are duly elected and qualify. Our executive officers serve at the pleasure of our board of directors and have no fixed term of office.

Name
 
Age 
 
Position
Gangjin Li
 
46
 
Chairman of the Board
Brian Lin
 
43
 
Director and Chief Executive Officer
Tieying Guo
 
50
 
Director and President, Sureland Industrial Fire Safety Limited
Qihong Wu
 
75
 
Director
Guoyou Zhang
 
58
 
Director
Yushen Liu
 
64
 
Director
Gene Michael Bennett
 
60
 
Director
 
Mr. Gangjin Li, Chairman of the Board. Mr. Li has served as our Chairman of the Board of the Directors since October 2006. Mr. Li is the founder of Sureland Industrial and its subsidiaries, and has served as its director and General Manager since its formation in 1995 and Chairman of the Board since 2000. Prior to founding Sureland in 1995, he was a Director of Engineering in the 20th Metallurgic Construction Company of the Ministry of Metallurgy. Mr. Li was a pioneer in the industrial fire safety industry in China with over 15 years experience in the industry. Mr. Li is an executive director of China Fire Protection Association (CFPA), and vice-chairman of “Electrical Fire Prevention Committee of CFPA”. Mr. Li is also a member of the US-based “National Fire Protection Association”. In recognition of his leadership in bringing Sureland to be the No. 1 company in China’s industrial fire safety industry, Mr. Li was awarded by City of Beijing an “Beijing Outstanding entrepreneur—Beijing 5th Torch of Science” in 2002. Mr. Li holds a bachelor’s degree from Wuhan University of Science and Technology and a Master degree in management science from Beijing University.
 
Mr. Brian Lin, Director and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Lin has served as a director since October, 2006 and as our Chief Executive Officer and Principle Accounting Officer since October 2006. Mr. Lin served as Vice President of Sureland since January 2006. Mr. Lin is an early stage investor and co-founder of Sureland and has been providing strategic guidance to Sureland since its inception. Prior to joining the company, from 2001 to 2005, Mr. Lin served as CEO of Beijing Linkhead Technologies, a company that he co-founded in 1994 and was sold to PacificNet Inc. (Nasdaq “PACT”) in December 2003. Prior to Linkhead, Mr. Lin was Director of R&D, Value-added Services Division of UTStarcom (Nasdaq “UTSI”) and held various management and technical positions with Nortel Networks, Motorola and Tandem Telecom in the US. Mr. Lin received a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Huazhong University of Science and Technology and a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from University of Toronto, Canada in 1989.
 
Ms. Tieying Guo, Director and President, Sureland. Ms. Guo has served as a director since April 2007 and served as President of Sureland since July 2006. Ms. Guo has over twenty years experience in China’s fire protection industry where she worked for the Ministry of Public Security. Prior to joining Sureland, from January 2004 to July 2006, Ms. Guo was Executive Vice President of China Fire Safety Enterprise Group, a fire protection equipment and engineering company in China and has been listed in Hong Kong Stock Exchange since 2002. Ms. Guo provided key strategic guidance in all the M&A activities for China Fire Safety Enterprise Group in China. From 2000 to 2004, Ms. Guo held management positions with China Huandao Group, the largest state-owned group which owned almost all the largest state-owned fire protection companies in China.
 
Mr. Qihong Wu, Director. Mr. Wu has served as a director since October 2006. Mr. Wu served as a director of Sureland from April 2002 to September 2006. From 1993 to present, Mr. Wu has served as a committee member of China Fire Prevention Association, and vice chairman of Asia-Australian Fire Hazard Science and Technology Club. Mr. Wu was the Chief Engineer of the Fire Prevention Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security and a supervisor at the Academic Committee of China Fire Prevention Association. Mr. Wu Qi Hong graduated from Tongji University in 1955 with a bachelor’s degree.
 
Mr. Guoyou Zhang, Director. Mr. Zhang has served as a director since April 2007. Mr. Zhang is currently the Vice President of Beijing University and the director of the Institute of International Business Management, Beijing University. Professor Zhang has extensive experience in teaching economics and business management and has written and/or edited many published articles and books over the past 20 years. Mr. Zhang has been teaching in Beijing University since 1976. Mr. Zhang received his Ph.D. degree in Economics from Beijing University in 1991.
 
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Mr. Yushen Liu, Director, Mr. Liu has served as a director since April 2007. Mr. Liu is currently the Chairman of Fire Expert Committee of PetroChina and is a National Safe Production Expert recognized by the State Department. He has authored 3 national standards and drafted and reviewed various chapters of China Fire Codes. Mr. Liu is a renowned technical expert in PetroChina's Safe Production Standards Committee and has helped extinguishing more than 3000 fires, 400 of them were classified as sever fire hazards. Mr. Liu has spent over 40 years experience in Petrochemical fire protection industry and was the Fire Chief of Daqing Oil Stock Company, a subsidiary of PetroChina. Mr. Liu received Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering from Chinese People's Armed Police Forces Academy in 1988.
 
Mr. Gene Michael Bennett, Director. Mr.Bennett has served as a director since April 2007. Mr.Bennett was the CFO of Asian Financial, Inc. where he was responsible for the Company's overall financial planning and controls, Chinese and U.S. GAAP compliant financial reporting, SEC filings and investor relations. Prior to Aisan Finance, Mr. Bennett was a Partner of Nexis Investment Consulting Corporation in Beijing which helps bringing China-based companies up to US standard in various areas including corporate governance, internal control, and accounting transparency. Mr. Bennett was the partner of ProCFO, a California based firm providing contract CFO services for high tech firms in the US. Mr. Bennett also has taught accounting and auditing at California State University- Fullerton and Chapman University in Orange, California and served as CFO of Argonaut Computers and National Automobile Club respectively. Mr. Bennett received a bachelor's degree in accounting and an MBA degree both from Michigan State University, and was a CPA licensed in Colorado. Mr. Bennett is now no longer in public practice.

Board Composition and Committees

Our Board has seven (7) members, of which four (4) are independent directors. We have an Audit Committee, a Compensation Committee and a Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. The Audit Committee has been established as a separately-designated standing committee in accordance with section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Exchange Act. The Audit Committee has at least one member, Mr. Gene Bennett, who meets the definition of an “audit committee financial expert” under SEC rules and whom the Board has determined to be “independent”.

Audit Committee. The Audit Committee is currently comprised of Mr. Gene Bennett, Mr. Qihong Wu and Mr. Guoyou Zhang with Mr. Gene Bennett as the chairman, each of whom are “independent” as that term is defined by SEC rules and under the NASDAQ listing standards. The Audit Committee is directly responsible for the appointment, retention, compensation and oversight of the work of any registered public accounting firm employed by the Company (including resolution of disagreements between management and the accounting firm regarding financial reporting) for the purpose of preparing or issuing an audit report or related work or performing other audit, review or other services. The Audit Committee has the ultimate authority and responsibility to evaluate and, where appropriate, replace the registered public accounting firm. The Audit Committee has the authority to review and approve transactions between the Company and its directors, officers and affiliates.

Compensation Committee. The Compensation Committee is responsible for the administration of all salary, bonus and incentive compensation plans for our officers and key employees. The members of the Compensation Committee are Mr. Yushen Liu, Mr. Qihong Wu and Mr. Guoyou Zhang, with Mr. Guoyou Zhang as the chairman, all of whom are “independent” directors.

Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is responsible for preparing the list of candidates to fill the expiring terms of directors on our Board of Directors. The committee submits the list of candidates to the Board of Directors who determines which candidates will be nominated to serve on the Board of Directors. The nominees are then submitted for election at the annual meeting of stockholders. The committee also submits to the entire Board of Directors, a list of candidates to fill any interim vacancies on the Board of Directors resulting from the departure of a member of the Board of Directors for any reason prior to the expiration of his term. In recommending candidates for the Board of Directors, the committee keeps in mind the functions of this body. The committee considers various criteria, including the ability of the individual to meet SEC and NASDAQ “independence” requirements, general business experience, general financial experience, knowledge of the company’s industry (including past industry experience), education, and demonstrated character and judgment. The committee will consider director candidates recommended by a stockholder if the stockholder mails timely notice to the secretary of the Company at its principal offices, which notice includes (i) the name, age and business address of such nominee, (ii) the principal occupation of such nominee, (iii) a brief statement as to such nominee’s qualifications, (iv) a statement that such nominee consents to his or her nomination and will serve as a director if elected, (v) whether such nominee meets the definition of an “independent” director under the SEC rules and under NASDAQ listing standards and (vi) the name, address, class and number of shares of company stock held by the nominating stockholder. Any person nominated by a stockholder for election to the Board of Directors will be evaluated based on the same criteria as all other nominees. The committee also oversees our adherence to our corporate governance standards. The members of the committee are Mr. Guoyou Zhang, Mr. Yushen Liu, and Mr. Qihong Wu, with Qihong Wu as the Chairman.  
 
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The Board had nine meetings during last fiscal year. All members attended at least 75% of the meetings.

Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance

Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act requires our executive officers, directors and beneficial owners of more than ten percent (10%) to report their beneficial ownership of equity interests in the company to the SEC. Their initial reports are required to be filed using the SEC's Form 3, and they are required to report subsequent purchases, sales, and other changes using the SEC's Form 4, which must be filed within two business days of most transactions. Officers, directors, and persons owning more than 10% of our capital shares are required by SEC regulations to furnish us with copies of all of reports they file pursuant to Section 16(a).
 
Three directors, Mr. Gene Bennett, Mr. Guoyou Zhang and Mr. Yushen Liu, who joined our board in April of 2007, did not file the required reports in a timely manner. .

Code of Ethics

We have adopted a Code of Ethics (as defined in Item 406 of Regulation S-B) that applies to our principal executive, financial and accounting officers. China Fire & Security Group, Inc. will provide a copy of its code of ethics, without charge, to any person that requests it. Requests should be addressed in writing to Mr. Brian Lin, Chief Executive Officer, B-2508 TYG Center, C2 Dongsanhuanbeilu, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100027, People’s Republic of China.

ITEM 10.
 
The following tables set forth the compensation paid by us to our chief executive officer and to all other executive officers of CFPG for services rendered during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006. Gangjin Li was appointed as Chairman of the Board and Brian Lin as Chief Executive Officer on October 27, 2006. The compensation amounts paid to Mr. Li, Mr Lin and Ms. Guo reflect compensation paid to them by the operating subsidiaries of China Fire Protection Group Ltd. and its subsidiaries during the reported periods.
 
Summary Compensation Table

Management’s Compensation
 
Name & Principal Position
 
Year
 
Salary
($)
 
Bonus
($)
 
Stock
Awards
($)
 
Option
Awards
($)
 
Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation
($)
 
Nonqualified deferred compensation earnings
($)
 
All other Compensation
($)
 
Total
($)
 
Brian Lin, CEO
   
2007
   
120,000
           
31,275
               
151,275
 
     
2006
   
12,000
               
128,800
                     
140,800
 
                                                         
Gangjin Li, Chairman
   
2007
   
65,800
           
62,550
               
128,350
 
     
2006
   
12,000
               
257,600
                     
269,600
 
                                                         
Tieying Guo, President of Sureland
   
2007
   
71,000
           
4,170
               
75,170
 
     
2006
   
5,250
               
17,173
                     
22,423
 
 
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Retirement, Post-Termination and Change in Control Descriptions
 
The Company currently does not have retirement, post-termination and change in control arrangements for its officers.
 
Employment Agreements
 
We have entered into employment agreements at market rates as determined by the board of directors and confidentiality agreements with officers in 2007.
 
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End Table

The following table provides information concerning unexercised options, stock that has not vested, and equity incentive plan awards for our named executive officers outstanding as of December 31, 2007.
 
 
Option Awards
 
Name
 
Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options
(#) Exercisable
 
Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options (#) Unexercisable
 
Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Unearned Options (#)
 
Option Exercise Price
($)
 
Option Expiration Date
 
Brian Lin
   
121,875
   
28,125
       
1.25
 
 June 30, 2016
 
Gangjin Li
   
243,750
   
56,250
       
1.25
 
 June 30, 2016
 
Tieying Guo
   
16,250
   
3,750
       
1.25
 
 June 30, 2016
 
 
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Description of Equity Compensation Plans Approved By Shareholders
 
 On January 30, 2008, the Company’s 2008 Omnibus Long-term Incentive Plan was adopted and approved by shareholders. Pursuant to the 2008 Omnibus Long-term Incentive Plan, we reserved 2,000,000 shares of our common stock for issuance.

2008 Omnibus Long-term Incentive Plan allows our Board of Directors, or Compensation Committee, to award stock and stock options from time to time to our employees, officers, directors and consultants. Vesting provisions are determined by our Board of Directors, or Compensation Committee, at the time options are granted. Options may be exercisable by the payment of cash or by other means as authorized by the committee or our board of directors.
 
In June, 2004, a registration statement covering the issuance of shares under the 2003 Stock Plan was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The 2003 Stock Option Plan was terminated.
 
CFPG had issued stock options to purchase common stock to the executives and management team of Sureland Industrial Fire Safety Limited on July 1, 2006. We exchanged those options for options to purchase our common stock on a one-to-one basis. The total number of option shares is 750,000. 375,000 (or 50%) of these options were vested immediately on July 1, 2006 with a strike price of $1.25 per share. The remaining 375,000 (or 50%) of these options will vest evenly every quarter over the next two years with a strike price of $1.25 per share. The expiration date of these options is July 1, 2016.
 
Director Compensation

The following table provides information concerning compensation paid by us to our directors during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007.
 
DIRECTOR COMPENSATION
 
   
Name
 
Fees Earned or Paid in Cash
($)
 
Stock Awards ($)
 
Option Awards ($)
 
Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation
($)
 
Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings
 
All Other Compensation
($)
 
Total
($)
 
Gene Bennett
   
20,000
         
5,368
                     
25,368
 
Qihong Wu
   
6,900
         
3,068
                     
9,968
 
Yushen Liu
   
6,900
         
3,068
                     
9,968
 
Guoyou Zhang
   
6,900
       
3,068
               
9,968
 
 
ITEM 11.
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.
 
The following table sets forth certain information regarding the beneficial ownership of our Common Stock, including 27,556,893 shares of Common Stock, 55,000 warrants, and 450,125 stock options that are exercisable by the management team within 60 days from March 13, 2007:
 
·
each person who is known by us to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent (5%) of our issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock;
 
·
each of our directors, executive officers and nominees to become directors; and
 
 
·
all directors and executive officers as a group.
 
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Title of Class
 
Name and Address of Beneficial Owner*
 
Amount and Nature of Beneficial Owner
 
Percent of Class
 
common
  Li Brothers Holding Inc. (1)
 
 
12,768,000 
   
45.0
%
common
  Vyle Investment Inc. (2)
 
 
2,622,000 
   
9.2
%
common
  China Honor Investment Limited (3)
 
 
2,667,600 
   
9.4
%
common
  Worldtime Investment Advisors Limited (4)
 
 
1,976,400 
   
7.0
%
common
  Gangjin Li    
13,049,250
 (5)
 
46.0
%
common
  Brian Lin    
927,225
 (6)
 
3.3
%
common
  Tieying Guo    
18,750
 (7)
 
0.1
%
common
  Gene Michael Bennett    
3,500
 (8)
 
0.0
%
common
  Qihong Wu    
2,000
 (9)
 
0.0
%
common
  Yushen Liu    
2,000
 (10)
 
0.0
%
common
  Guoyou Zhang    
2,000
 (11)
 
0.0
%
common
  Directors and executive officers as a group (7 persons)
 
 
14,004,725
 (12)
 
49.3
%
 

 
*
The address for the officers and directors is B-2508 TYG Center, C2 Dongsanhuanbeilu, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100027, People’s Republic of China and Telephone (86-10) 8441 7400.
 
(1)
Li Brothers Holding Inc. is a BVI company. Mr. Gangjin Li is the sole director of Li Brothers Holding Inc. with 100% of voting power and owns 50% of economic interest. Mr. Weigang Li, the brother of Mr. Gangjin Li and Vice President of Sureland Industrial, owns 50% of economic interest of Li Brothers Holding Inc.
 
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(2)
Vyle Investment Inc. is a BVI company. Mr. Brian Lin is a director of Vyle Investment Inc. with 100% of voting power and 30% ownership. Ms. Hui Bai, a distant relative, but not immediate family member of Brian Lin, has 70% ownership.
 
(3)
China Honor Investment Limited is a BVI company of which Mr. Ang Li, the son of Mr. Gangjin Li, has 100% ownership.
 
(4)
Worldtime Investment Advisors Limited is a BVI company of which Ms. Huiwen Liu, sister-in-law of Mr. Brian Lin, is the sole director with 100% of voting power, but without economic interest. Mr. Zengliang Feng owns 100% of economic interest.

(5)
Represents the number of shares of Common Stock plus options to purchase 281,250 shares of Common Stock that is exercisable within 60 days from March 13, 2008.
 
(6)
Represents the number of shares of Common Stock plus options to purchase 140,625 shares of Common Stock that is exercisable within 60 days from March 13, 2008.
 
(7)
Represents the number of options to purchase 18,750 shares of Common Stock that is exercisable within 60 days from March 13, 2008.

(8)
Represents the number of options to purchase 3,500 shares of Common Stock that is exercisable within 60 days from March 13, 2008.
 
(9)
Represents the number of options to purchase 2,000 shares of Common Stock that is exercisable within 60 days from March 13, 2008.

(10)
Represents the number of options to purchase 2,000 shares of Common Stock that is exercisable within 60 days from March 13, 2008.

(11)
Represents the number of options to purchase 2,000 shares of Common Stock that is exercisable within 60 days from March 13, 2008.

(12)
Represents the number of shares of Common Stock plus options to purchase 450,125 shares of Common Stock that is exercisable within 60 days from March 13, 2008.

Equity Compensation Plan Information
 
On January 30, 2008, the Company’s 2008 Omnibus Long-term Incentive Plan was adopted and approved by shareholders. Pursuant to the 2008 Omnibus Long-term Incentive Plan, we reserved 2,000,000 shares of our common stock for issuance.

2008 Omnibus Long-term Incentive Plan allows our Board of Directors, or Compensation Committee, to award stock and stock options from time to time to our employees, officers, directors and consultants. Vesting provisions are determined by our Board of Directors, or Compensation Committee, at the time options are granted. Options may be exercisable by the payment of cash or by other means as authorized by the committee or our board of directors.

ITEM 12.
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE.
 
In July 2007, the Company’s Board of Directors approved an investment of $1,000,000 for a 5% interest in King Galaxy Investments Limited. King Galaxy through its wholly owned subsidiary, China Alliance Security Holdings Company Limited, owns 100% of Wan Sent (China) Technology Co., Ltd. Ms. Tieying Guo, Director of the Company and President of Sureland, and her husband, Mr. Wei Jing, are the major shareholders of King Galaxy Investments Limited. Ms. Tieying Guo abstained from the voting on the approval of the transaction.

PART IV

ITEM 13.
EXHIBITS

The exhibits to this Annual Report on Form 10-KSB are listed in the Exhibit Index contained at the end of this report. The Exhibit Index indicates each management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement required to be filed as an exhibit to this Annual Report on Form 10-KSB.
 
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ITEM 14.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
 
Moore Stephens Wurth Frazer and Torbet, LLP has audited our financial statements annually since the 2004 fiscal year. All of the services described below were approved by our audit committee or board, when the audit committee have not been established, prior to performance. The audit committee or board has determined that the payments made to its independent accountant for these services are compatible with maintaining such auditor's independence.

Audit Fees

The aggregate fees for professional services rendered by Moore Stephens Wurth Frazer and Torbet, LLP in connection with its audit of our annual consolidated financial statements in our Form 10-KSB and the review of our quarterly consolidated financial statements included in our Forms 10-QSB for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2006 and 2007 totaled approximately $180,000 and $245,000, respectively.

Audit-Related Fees

No fees were paid by us for assurance and related services rendered by Moore Stephens Wurth Frazer and Torbet, LLP in connection with its audit and review of our financial statements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2006 and 2007.

Tax Fees

$5,000 were paid by us for professional services rendered by Moore Stephens Wurth Frazer and Torbet, LLP for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2007 and no fee were paid for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2006.

All Other Fees

No fees were paid by us for other services rendered by Moore Stephens Wurth Frazer and Torbet, LLP for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2006 and 2007.
 
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant certifies that it has duly caused this Annual Report on Form 10-KSB to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in Beijing, on March 28, 2008.
     
 
CHINA FIRE & SECURITY GROUP, INC.
 
 
 
 
 
 
By:  
/s/  Brian Lin
 
Brian Lin
 
Chief Executive Officer, Principal
Accounting Officer
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Annual Report on Form 10-KSB has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated as of March 28, 2007.

 
Title
     
/s/ Gangjin Li
 
Chairman of the Board
Gangjin Li
 
 
 
 
/s/ Brian Lin
 
Director and Chief Executive Officer
Brian Lin
 
     
/s/ Tieying Guo
 
Director and President of Sureland Industrial Fire Safety Limited
Tieying Guo
 
     
/s/ Qihong Wu
 
Director
Qihong Wu
 
 
 
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INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
   
F-2
 
 
     
Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2007 and 2006
   
F-3
 
 
     
Consolidated Statements of Income and Other Comprehensive Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006
   
F-4
 
 
     
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006
   
F-5
 
 
     
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006
   
F-6
 
 
     
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
   
F-7
 
 

 
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
China Fire & Security Group, Inc. and subsidiaries
(Formerly Known As Unipro Financial Services, Inc.)
 
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of China Fire & Security Group, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, and the related consolidated statements of income and other comprehensive income, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2007. China Fire & Security Group, Inc.’s management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.
 
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of China Fire & Security Group, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2007, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
 
/s/ Moore Stephens Wurth Frazer and Torbet, LLP
 
Walnut, California
March 24, 2008
 
F-2

 
CHINA FIRE & SECURITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS UNIPRO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.)
 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2007 AND 2006
 
   
December 31,
2007
 
December 31,
2006
 
ASSETS
         
CURRENT ASSETS:
         
Cash
 
$
17,110,449
 
$
9,426,091
 
Restricted cash
   
3,829,927
   
1,622,833
 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,483,359 and
             
$1,252,947 as of December 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively 
   
16,525,161
   
13,211,721
 
Notes receivable
   
3,315,811
   
903,425
 
Other receivables
   
748,195
   
875,119
 
Inventories
   
4,048,283
   
4,190,830
 
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings
   
13,068,036
   
9,020,122
 
Employee advances
   
1,307,433
   
1,641,138
 
Employee advances - officers and directors
   
18,682
   
7,422
 
Prepayments and deferred expenses
   
2,218,391
   
2,396,571
 
Total current assets 
   
62,190,368
   
43,295,272
 
 
             
PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net
   
6,568,250
   
3,529,808
 
 
             
OTHER ASSETS:
             
Accounts receivable - retentions
   
193,029
   
383,375
 
Deferred expenses - non current
   
21,234
   
40,830
 
Advances on building and equipment purchases
   
366,317
   
-
 
Investment in joint ventures
   
1,156,294
   
501,288
 
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization
   
1,150,935
   
558,255
 
Total other assets 
   
2,887,809
   
1,483,748
 
 
             
 Total assets
 
$
71,646,427
 
$
48,308,828
 
 
             
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
             
 
             
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
             
Accounts payable
 
$
6,327,182
 
$
6,117,733
 
Customer deposits
   
4,757,179
   
2,713,451
 
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings
   
4,882,217
   
8,867,624
 
Other payables
   
168,868
   
438,957
 
Accrued liabilities
   
4,214,530
   
1,891,628
 
Taxes payable
   
1,088,335
   
619,949
 
Total current liabilities 
   
21,438,311
   
20,649,342
 
 
             
FAIR VALUE OF DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
   
-
   
2,680,811
 
 
             
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
   
-
   
-
 
 
             
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
             
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 65,000,000 shares authorized,
             
27,556,893 shares and 26,461,678 issued and outstanding  
             
as of December 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively 
   
27,556
   
26,462
 
Additional paid-in-capital
   
19,317,287
   
13,393,171
 
Statutory reserves
   
5,067,061
   
3,728,127
 
Retained earnings
   
22,228,095
   
6,765,393
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income
   
3,568,117
   
1,065,522
 
Total shareholders' equity 
   
50,208,116
   
24,978,675
 
 
             
 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
 
$
71,646,427
 
$
48,308,828
 
 
See report of independent registered public accounting firm.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.
 
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CHINA FIRE & SECURITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS UNIPRO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.)
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007 AND 2006

   
2007
 
2006
 
REVENUES
         
System contracting projects
 
$
34,581,376
 
$
24,008,170
 
Products
   
10,592,683
   
7,701,986
 
Maintenance services
   
1,579,778
   
744,880
 
Total revenues
   
46,753,837
   
32,455,036
 
               
COST OF REVENUES
             
System contracting projects
   
16,158,844
   
12,893,082
 
Products
   
4,329,067
   
3,272,438
 
Maintenance services
   
602,943
   
60,787
 
Total cost of revenues
   
21,090,854
   
16,226,307
 
               
GROSS PROFIT
   
25,662,983
   
16,228,729
 
               
OPERATING EXPENSE
             
Selling and marketing
   
3,907,067
   
2,827,838
 
General and administrative
   
5,661,356
   
3,665,776
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
535,751
   
498,499
 
Research and development
   
672,379
   
1,258,172
 
Total operating expense
   
10,776,553
   
8,250,285
 
               
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS
   
14,886,430
   
7,978,444
 
               
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
             
Other income
   
581,192
   
738,680
 
Other expense
   
(14,932
)
 
(43,323
)
Interest income
   
148,236
   
28,038
 
Interest expense
   
-
   
(79,417
)
Change in fair value of derivative instruments
   
1,205,791
   
(1,570,575
)
Total other income (expense)
   
1,920,287
   
(926,597
)
               
INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
   
16,806,717
   
7,051,847
 
               
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
   
5,081
   
82,206
 
               
NET INCOME
   
16,801,636
   
6,969,641
 
               
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
             
Foreign currency translation adjustment
   
2,502,595
   
581,932
 
               
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
 
$
19,304,231
 
$
7,551,573
 
               
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE
             
Weighted average number of shares
   
26,873,742
   
24,340,196
 
Earnings per share
 
$
0.63
 
$
0.29
 
               
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE
             
Weighted average number of shares
   
27,721,171
   
24,539,414
 
Earnings per share
 
$
0.61
 
$
0.28
 
 
See report of independent registered public accounting firm.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.
 
F-4

 
CHINA FIRE & SECURITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS UNIPRO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.)
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

   
Common Stock
 
Additional
 
Retained Earnings
 
Owner
 
Accumulated other
 
 
 
 
 
Shares
 
Par value
 
paid-in-
capital
 
Statutory
reserves
 

Unrestricted
 
contribution
receivable
 
comprehensive
income
 
Totals
 
                                   
BALANCE, December 31, 2005
   
24,000,000
 
$
24,000
 
$
6,056,058
 
$
3,458,325
 
$
65,554
 
$
(10,087,527
)
$
483,590
 
$
-
 
 
                                                 
Net income
                           
6,969,641
               
6,969,641
 
Collection of contribution receivable
               
4,973
               
10,087,527
         
10,092,500
 
Cash proceeds from investment in
                                                 
Sureland Equipment Co., Ltd 
               
660,000
                           
660,000
 
Issuance of common stock
   
2,461,678
   
2,462
   
6,028,140
                           
6,030,602
 
Options issued to employees
               
644,000
                           
644,000
 
Adjustment to statutory reserves
                     
572,302
   
(572,302
)
             
-
 
Foreign currency translation adjustment
                                       
581,932
   
581,932
 
 
                                                 
BALANCE, December 31, 2006
   
26,461,678
 
$
26,462
 
$
13,393,171
 
$
4,030,627
 
$
6,462,893
 
$
-
 
$
1,065,522
 
$
24,978,675
 
 
                                                 
Net income
                           
16,801,636
               
16,801,636
 
Warrants reclassified from liabilities
               
1,475,020
                           
1,475,020
 
Issuance of common stock
   
984,680
   
983
   
4,164,214
                           
4,165,197
 
Warrants exercised
   
110,535
   
111
   
(111
)
                         
-
 
Warrants issued for services
               
94,274
                           
94,274
 
Options issued to employees
               
190,719
                           
190,719
 
Adjustment on registered capital
                     
(605,000
)
 
605,000
               
-
 
Adjustment on statutory reserves
                     
1,641,434
   
(1,641,434
)
             
-
 
Foreign currency translation adjustment
                                       
2,502,595
   
2,502,595
 
 
                                                 
BALANCE, December 31, 2007
   
27,556,893
 
$
27,556
 
$
19,317,287
 
$
5,067,061
 
$
22,228,095
 
$
-
 
$
3,568,117
 
$
50,208,116
 
 
See report of independent registered public accounting firm.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.
 
F-5

 
CHINA FIRE & SECURITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS UNIPRO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.)
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007 AND 2006

   
2007
 
2006
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
         
Net income
 
$
16,801,636
 
$
6,969,641
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash
             
provided by operating activities:
             
Depreciation 
   
555,604
   
526,240
 
Amortization of land use rights 
   
13,674
   
13,041
 
Amortization of technology rights 
   
40,583
   
-
 
Provision for doubtful accounts 
   
1,111,051
   
691,242
 
Loss on disposal of equipment 
   
17,715
   
23,635
 
Compensation expense for options issued to employees 
   
190,719
   
644,000
 
Issuance of warrants for services 
   
94,274
   
-
 
Change in fair value of derivative instruments 
   
(1,205,791
)
 
1,570,575
 
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
             
Accounts receivable 
   
(3,206,458
)
 
(6,222,846
)
Notes receivable 
   
(2,256,606
)
 
377,087
 
Other receivables 
   
182,485
   
69,393
 
Inventories 
   
416,317
   
(1,664,322
)
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings 
   
(3,286,191
)
 
(3,125,106
)
Employee advances 
   
429,908
   
(265,506
)
Employee advances from officers and directors 
   
(10,319
)
 
(7,422
)
Prepayments and deferred expenses 
   
334,603
   
(621,609
)
Accounts payable 
   
(117,311
)
 
2,015,302
 
Customer deposits 
   
1,781,869
   
928,949
 
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings 
   
(4,418,793
)
 
5,635,038
 
Other payables 
   
(287,672
)
 
(100,911
)
Accrued liabilities 
   
2,168,961
   
1,483,068
 
Taxes payable 
   
422,856
   
(4,428
)
 Net cash provided by operating activities
   
9,773,114
   
8,935,061
 
 
             
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
             
Purchase of building and equipment
   
(3,419,056
)
 
(583,208
)
Advances on building and equipment purchases
   
(351,809
)
 
-
 
Purchase of intangible assets
   
(613,582
)
 
-
 
Proceeds from sale of equipment
   
20,820
   
22,979
 
Proceeds from sale of investment in Tianjin Fire Safety Equipment Co. Ltd.
   
514,856
   
-
 
Proceeds from sale of Beijing Zhong Xiao Fire Safety Technology Co., Ltd
   
1,068,897
   
-
 
Acquisition of Sureland Industrial assets
   
-
   
(10,087,527
)
Payments for investment in Tianjin Fire Safety Equipment Co., Ltd.
   
-
   
(301,996
)
Payments for investment in King Galaxy Investments Limited
   
(1,000,000
)
 
-
 
Technology Co., Ltd.
   
(150,104
)
 
-
 
 Net cash used in investing activities
   
(3,929,978
)
 
(10,949,752
)
 
             
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
             
Increase in restricted cash
   
(2,011,480
)
 
(35,017
)
Dividend distributions to original shareholders and minority interest shareholders
   
-
   
(8,886,800
)
Proceeds from note payables
   
-
   
2,496,000
 
Payments on notes payables
   
-
   
(2,532,000
)
Proceeds from increase in paid-in capital
   
-
   
660,000
 
Proceeds from original shareholders
   
-
   
10,092,500
 
Payments to Beijing Zhong Xiao Fire Safety Technology Co., Ltd
   
(2,466,395
)
 
-
 
Proceeds from Beijing Zhong Xiao Fire Safety Technology Co., Ltd
   
1,364,630
   
-
 
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
   
4,165,197
   
7,140,838
 
 Net cash provided by financing activities
   
1,051,952
   
8,935,521
 
 
             
EFFECTS OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGE IN CASH
   
789,270
   
147,862
 
 
             
INCREASE IN CASH
   
7,684,358
   
7,068,692
 
 
             
CASH, beginning of year
   
9,426,091
   
2,357,399
 
 
             
CASH, end of year
 
$
17,110,449
 
$
9,426,091
 
 
See report of independent registered public accounting firm.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.
 
F-6

 
CHINA FIRE & SECURITY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS UNIPRO FINANCIAL SERVICE, INC.)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2007

Note 1 - Background

China Fire & Security Group Inc. (the “Company”, formerly known as Unipro Financial Services, Inc. “Unipro”), is a Florida corporation. The Company, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in the design, development, manufacturing and sales of fire protection products and services for industrial customers in China.

On September 1, 2006, the Company signed a Securities Exchange Agreement (the “Agreement”) with China Fire Protection Group, Inc. (“CFPG”). Based on the agreement, each CFPG Shareholder agreed to sell, assign, transfer and deliver to Unipro all of the CFPG’s ordinary shares of capital stock, par value US $0.01 each (the “CFPG Shares”), in exchange for the issuance by Unipro to each such CFPG Shareholder a pro rata share of 701,538.46 Unipro shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, no par value (“Unipro Preferred”). Each CFPG Shareholder’s pro rata share of the Unipro Preferred was determined by multiplying 701,538.46 Unipro Preferred by a fraction, the numerator equaled the total number of CFPG Shares owned by the CFPG Shareholder at the Closing and the denominator was the total number of CFPG Shares issued and outstanding at the closing. The transaction was completed on October 27, 2006. Prior to closing, CFPG had outstanding options to purchase CFPG shares. The options were converted into 750,000 options to purchase Unipro Common Stock, $0.001 par value (“Common Stock”) on the same terms and conditions as the outstanding options. Fractional shares of Unipro Preferred were issued as necessary.

For accounting purpose this transaction was treated as a recapitalization of the CFPG where the CFPG is considered the accounting acquirer. As a result of the reverse acquisition and recapitalization under common control, CFPG’s financial statements are presented as the continuing accounting entity. Thus, the historical financial statements of CFPG were recapitalized with the historical equity shares of the Company.

China Fire Protection Group, Inc. (“CFPG”) was incorporated in the British Virgin Islands as a limited liability company on June 2, 2006. On June 19, 2006, CFPG entered a sales and purchase agreement with the existing five shareholders (“Original Shareholders”) of Sureland Industrial Fire Safety Limited (“Sureland Industrial”) who agreed to transfer their 100% ownership in Sureland Industrial to the CFPG. The total purchase consideration was $10,087,527 which was determined based upon the net asset value of Sureland Industrial as of December 31, 2005. On July 18, 2006, this transfer was approved by the Beijing Bureau of Commerce, and the registration was completed with the Beijing State Administration for Industry and Commerce of the People’s Republic of China, (“PRC”). As a result of this transfer, CFPG became the 100% shareholder of Sureland Industrial. On October 30, 2006, CFPG transferred 25% ownership in Sureland Industrial to Sureland Industrial Fire Equipment Co., Ltd. The $10,087,527 payment was made in December 2006.
 
See report of independent registered public accounting firm.
 
F-7


During June and July 2006, the CFPG issued 33,500 shares of common stock to the Original Shareholders in consideration of a promissory note receivable totaling $10,752,500 and the total number of shares outstanding in the Company is 33,500. As a result of this transaction, the Original Shareholders exercised control over the Company.

The purchase of Sureland Industrial and the issuance of CFPG’s common stock has been accounted for as a reverse acquisition and recapitalization under common control. The assets and liabilities transferred have been accounted for at historical cost. The consolidated financial statements have been presented as if the acquisition of the subsidiary occurred at the beginning of 2006.

Sureland Industrial Fire Safety Limited (“Sureland Industrial”) was established as a Sino-foreign equity joint venture in Beijing, PRC on February 22, 1995. Sureland Industrial and its subsidiaries in China principally engage in the design, development, manufacturing and sale of fire protection products and services for industrial customers in China.

On June 12, 2006, the Beijing Administration for Industry and Commerce approved the conversion of Sureland Industrial into a limited liability company with registered capital at RMB 50,000,000. On May 17, 2007, the Beijing Shunyi District Business Administration approved the Company to increase registered capital to RMB 100,000,000. The Company obtained a new business license on July 2, 2007 which was issued by the Beijing Administration for Industry and Commerce.

Beijing Hua An Times Fire Safety Technology Co., Ltd. (“Beijing Hua An”) is a subsidiary of Sureland Industrial established in the PRC as a limited liability company on September 22, 2005 upon its establishment, 80% and 20% of its registered capital was contributed, in cash, by Sureland Industrial and Sureland Creation, respectively. On October 8, 2006, Sureland Industrial and Sureland Creation agreed to transfer the 20% ownership in Beijing Hua An from Sureland Creation to Sureland Industrial, and Sureland Industrial became 100% shareholder of Beijing Hua An.

Sureland Industrial Fire Equipment Co., Ltd. (“Sureland Equipment”) was established as a Sino-foreign equity joint venture in Beijing, the People’s Republic of China (the PRC) on April 12, 2006 with a registered capital $660,000. Upon its establishment, 75% and 25% of its registered capital was contributed, in cash, by Sureland Industrial and Vyle Investment Inc., respectively. On June 22, 2006, CFPG signed a sales and purchase agreement with the existing two shareholders, Sureland Industrial and Vyle Investment Inc., to become 100% shareholder of Sureland Equipment. The purchase price was based on the registered capital of Sureland Equipment. On August 4, 2006, this transaction was approved by the Beijing Bureau of Commerce, and the registration with the Beijing State Administration for Industry and Commerce of the People’s Republic of China, (“PRC”) was completed on August 15, 2006.

Tianjin Tianxiao Fire Safety Equipment Co., Ltd. (“Tianxiao Equipment”) was established as a limited liability company in Tianjin, PRC on April 11, 2007 with a registered capital RMB 10,000,000. 100% of its registered capital was contributed, in cash, by Sureland Industrial. Tianxiao Equipment principally engages in the manufacturing and sale of fire protection products and services for industrial customers in China.

Note 2 - Summary of significant accounting policies

The reporting entity

The consolidated financial statements of China Fire & Security Group Inc. and subsidiaries reflect its wholly-owned subsidiaries CFPG, Sureland Industrial, Beijing Hua An, Sureland Equipment, and Tianxiao Equipment.

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 intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

Use of estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles of the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the combined financial statements and accompanying notes. Management believes that the estimates utilized in preparing its financial statements are reasonable and prudent. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Certain of the Company’s accounting policies require higher degrees of judgment than others in their application. These include the recognition of revenue and earnings from system contracting projects under the percentage of completion method and the allowance of doubtful accounts. Management evaluates all of its estimates and judgments on an on-going basis.
 
See report of independent registered public accounting firm.
 
F-8


Revenue recognition

Revenue is recognized when it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company as follows:

 
1.
Revenue from system contracting projects are recognized using the percentage-of-completion method of accounting and, therefore, take into account the costs, estimated earnings and revenue to date on contracts not yet completed. Revenue recognized is that percentage of the total contract price that cost expended to date bears to anticipated final total cost, based on current estimates of costs to complete. Contract costs include all direct material and labor costs and those indirect costs related to contract performance, such as indirect labor, supplies, tools, repairs, and depreciation costs. Selling, general, and administrative costs are charged to expense as incurred. At the time a loss on a contract becomes known, the entire amount of the estimated ultimate loss is recognized in the consolidated financial statements. Claims for additional contract costs are recognized upon a signed change order from the customer or in accordance with paragraphs 62 and 65 of the AICPA’S Statement of Position ("SOP") 81-1, "Accounting for Performance of Construction - Type and Certain Production - Type Contracts" ("SOP 81-1").

 
2.
Revenue from products sales is recognized when the goods are delivered and title has passed. Products sales revenue are presented net of a value-added tax (VAT). All of the Company’s products that are sold in the PRC are subject to a Chinese value-added tax at a rate of 17% of the gross sales price. 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 product.

 
3.
Revenue from the rendering of Maintenance Services is recognized over the service period on a straight line basis.

In accordance with SFAS 48, “Revenue Recognition when Right of Return Exists,” revenue is recorded net of an estimate of markdowns, price concessions and warranty costs. Such reserve is based on management’s evaluation of historical experience, current industry trends and estimated costs.

Almost all of our products (fire detecting products, fire alarm control device, and water mist/sprinkler systems) are sold via system contracting projects or as part of the integrated products sales. The composition of our three types of products varies significantly from project to project, both in quantity and in dollar amounts. Although we could provide a breakdown of sales contribution for our own products for each project, it is almost impossible to provide revenues for each of our products when the revenue from each project is recognized based on percentage of completion. More importantly, the revenues from our own products do not accurately reflect our overall financial performance. The Company is a system contracting projects provider rather than product vendors who sell their own products directly or through channels. Therefore, it is not practical to separately disclose the revenues from external customers for each of our products.

Shipping and handling

Costs related to shipping and handlings are included in cost of revenue. The Company accounts for shipping and handling fees and costs in accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) Issue No. 00-10 “Accounting for Shipping and Handling Fees and Costs.”

Foreign currency translation
 
The reporting currency of the Company is the US dollar. The Company uses their local currency, Renminbi (RMB), as their functional currency. Results of operations and cash flow are translated at average exchange rates during the period, and assets and liabilities are translated at the unified exchange rate as quoted by the People’s Bank of China at the end of the period. Translation adjustments resulting from this process are included in accumulated other comprehensive income in the statement of shareholders’ equity.
 
Translation adjustments amounted to $3,568,117 and $1,065,522 as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Asset and liability accounts at December 31, 2007 were translated at 7.29 RMB to $1.00 USD as compared to 7.80 RMB at December 31, 2006. Equity accounts were stated at their historical rate. The average translation rates applied to income statements accounts for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 were 7.59 RMB and 7.96 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.

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. Historically, the Company has not entered any currency trading or hedging transactions, although there is no assurance that the Company will not enter into such transactions in the future.

Plant and equipment

Plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets with 5% residual value. Depreciation expense amount to $555,604 and $526,240 for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
 
See report of independent registered public accounting firm.
 
F-9


Estimated useful lives of the assets are as follows:
 
   
Useful Life
 
Buildings and improvements
   
40 years
 
         
Transportation equipment
   
5 years
 
         
Machinery
   
10 years
 
         
Office equipment
   
5 years
 
         
Furniture
   
5 years
 

Construction in progress represents the costs incurred in connection with the construction of buildings or 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.

The cost and related accumulated depreciation of assets sold or otherwise retired are eliminated from the accounts and any gain or loss is included in the statements of income. Maintenance, repairs and minor renewals are charged directly to expense as incurred. Major additions and betterment to buildings and equipment are capitalized.

Long-term assets of the Company are reviewed periodically or 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 evaluates the periods of depreciation and amortization to determine whether subsequent events and circumstances warrant revised estimates of useful lives. As of December 31, 2007, the Company expects these assets to be fully recoverable.

Plant and equipment consist of the following:

   
December 31, 2007
 
December 31, 2006
 
Buildings and improvements
 
$
5,077,373
 
$
2,393,171
 
Transportation equipment
   
1,985,701
   
1,678,678
 
Machinery
   
970,500
   
579,708
 
Office equipment
   
1,047,350
   
968,213
 
Furniture
   
35,972
   
33,637
 
Totals
       
5,653,407
 
Less accumulated depreciation
   
2,548,646
   
2,123,599
 
Totals
 
$
6,568,250
 
$
3,529,808
 
 
Concentration of risk

Cash includes cash on hand and demand deposits in accounts maintained with state owned banks within the People’s Republic of China and Hong Kong. Total cash (including restricted cash balances) in these banks at December 31, 2007 and 2006, amounted to $20,940,016 and $11,037,830, respectively of which no deposits are covered by insurance. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to any risks on its cash in bank accounts.

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 the 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 other things.

The Company has one major customer which represents approximately 20% of the Company’s sales for the year ended December 31, 2007. The Company has two major customers which represents approximately 15% of the Company’s sales for the year ended December 31, 2006.

Cash and cash equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents are carried at cost, which approximates at its market value.
 
See report of independent registered public accounting firm.
 
F-10

 
Restricted cash

Restricted cash represents cash required to be deposited in a separate bank account subject to withdrawal restrictions by its system contracting projects and product sales customers to guarantee its contracts will be performed. The deposit cannot be drawn or transferred by the Company until the restriction period has expired. The amounts are $3,829,927 and $1,622,833 as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

 
 
 December 31, 2007
 
 December 31, 2006
 
Restricted Cash
             
Products sales
 
$
102,355
 
$
1,210,727
 
System contracting projects
   
3,727,572
   
412,106
 
Total Restricted Cash
 
$
3,829,927
 
$
1,622,833
 

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, using weighted average method. Inventories consisted of the followings at:

 
 
December 31, 2007
 
December 31, 2006
 
Raw materials
 
$
310,255
 
$
150,546
 
Finished goods
   
2,617,638
   
3,770,626
 
Work in progress
   
1,120,390
   
269,658
 
Total
 
$
4,048,283
 
$
4,190,830
 

Raw materials consist primarily of materials used in production. Finished goods consist primarily of equipment used in project contracts. The costs of finished goods include direct costs of raw materials as well as direct labor used in production. Indirect production costs such as utilities and indirect labor related to production such as assembling, shipping and handling costs are also included in the cost of inventory. The Company reviews its inventories periodically to determine if any reserves are necessary for potential obsolescence. As of December 31, 2007 and 2006 the Company determined no reserves are necessary.

Accounts receivable

Accounts receivable represents amounts due from customers for products sales, maintenance services and system contracting projects. Overdue balances are reviewed regularly by senior management. Reserves are recorded when collection of amounts due are in doubt.

Accounts receivable consists of the following:
 
   
December 31, 2007
 
December 31, 2006
 
Accounts receivable:
         
Products sales
 
$
10,296,762
 
$
6,482,241
 
Maintenance services
   
670,357
   
781,902
 
System contracting projects
   
8,234,430
   
7,583,900
 
Total accounts receivable
   
19,201,549
   
14,848,043
 
Allowance for bad debts
   
(2,483,359
)
 
(1,252,947
)
Accounts receivable, net
   
16,718,190
   
13,595,096
 
Accounts receivable - non-current retentions
   
(193,029
)
 
(383,375
)
Accounts receivable - current
 
$
16,525,161
 
$
13,211,721
 

Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings

The current asset, “Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings” on contracts, represents revenues recognized in excess of amounts billed.
 
   
 
December 31, 2007
 
December 31, 2006
 
Contracts costs incurred plus recognized
 
   
 
   
 
  profits less recognized losses to date
 
$
50,877,880
 
$
25,378,764
 
Less progress billings
   
37,809,844
   
16,358,642
 
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings
 
$
13,068,036
 
$
9,020,122
 
 
See report of independent registered public accounting firm.
 
F-11

 
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings

The current liability, “Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings” on contracts, represents billings in excess of revenues recognized.
 
     
December 31, 2007
   
December 31, 2006
 
Progress billings
 
$
15,713,786
 
$
23,129,942
 
Contracts costs incurred plus recognized
             
profits estimated less recognized losses
   
10,831,569
   
14,262,318
 
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings
 
$
4,882,217
 
$
8,867,624
 
 
At December 31, 2007 and 2006, retentions held by customers of system contracting projects included in the Company’s accounts receivable as following:
 
   
December 31, 2007
 
December 31, 2006
 
Retentions
         
Current
 
$
2,829,250
 
$
2,135,753
 
               
Non-current
   
193,029
   
383,375
 
Total retentions
 
$
3,022,279
 
$
2,519,128
 

These balances represent portions of billings made by the Company but held for payment by the customer pending satisfactory completion of the project. Retention payments are generally collected within one year of the completion of the project.

Research and development

Research and development expenses include salaries, consultant fees, supplies and materials, as well as costs related to other overhead such as depreciation, facilities, utilities and other departmental expenses. The costs we incur with respect to internally developed technology and engineering services are included in research and development expenses as incurred as they do not directly relate to any particular licensee, license agreement or licenses fee.

Warranties

Generally, our products are not covered by specific warranty terms. However, our policy is to replace parts if they become defective within one year after deployment at no additional charge. Historically, failure of product parts due to materials or workmanship is rare. Therefore, at December 31, 2007 and 2006, we made no provision for warranty claims for our products. We continuously evaluate our potential warranty obligation. We will record the expenses related to the warranty obligation when the estimated amount become material at the time revenue is recorded.

Financial instruments

Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 107 (SFAS 107), “Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments” requires disclosure of the fair value of financial instruments held by the Company. SFAS 107 defines the fair value of financial instruments as the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties. The Company considers the carrying amount of cash, accounts receivable, other receivables, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other payables to approximate their fair values because of the short period of time between the origination of such instruments and their expected realization and their current market rate of interest. Derivative instruments are carried at fair value, estimated using the Black-Scholes option model.

Intangible assets

Land use rights - All land in the People’s Republic of China is owned by the government. However, the government grants the user “land use rights”. The Company acquired land use rights in 2001 for a total amount of $635,757. The land use rights expire in 2051. The costs of these rights are being amortized over fifty years using the straight-line method. As of December 31, 2007 and 2006, accumulated amortization amounted to $137,672 and $115,332, respectively. Amortization expense amounted to $13,674 and $13,041 for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
 
See report of independent registered public accounting firm.
 
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Technology rights - In May 2007, the Company acquired two technology rights to manufacturing fire protection products for $608,745. The costs of these rights are being amortized over ten years using the straight-line method. As of December 31, 2007, accumulated amortization amounted to $40,583. Amortization expense amounted to $40,583 for the year ended December 31, 2007

Intangible assets of the Company are reviewed annually 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 evaluates the periods of amortization to determine whether subsequent events and circumstances warrant revised estimates of useful lives. As of December 31, 2007, the Company expects these assets to be fully recoverable.

Income taxes

The Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes” (SFAS 109). SFAS 109 requires the recognition of deferred income tax liabilities and assets for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between income tax basis and financial reporting basis of assets and liabilities. Provision for income taxes consist of taxes currently due plus deferred taxes. There are no deferred tax amounts at December 31, 2007 and 2006.

The Company adopted FASB Interpretation 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”), as of January 1, 2007. A tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is “more likely than not” that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized on examination. For tax positions not meeting the “more likely than not” test, no tax benefit is recorded. FIN 48 also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosures, and transition. The adoption had no affect on the Company’s financial statements.

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. The ultimate amount of tax liability may be uncertain as a result.

The Company does not anticipate any events which could cause change to these uncertainties.

The Company is subject to taxation in the U.S. and in the PRC jurisdictions. There are no ongoing examinations by taxing authorities at this time. The years 2005 to 2007 remain subject to examination by the United States tax authorities. The year 2007 remain subject to examination by the PRC tax authorities.

The charge for taxation is based on the results for the year as adjusted for items, which are non-assessable or disallowed. It is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.

Deferred tax is accounted for using the balance sheet liability method in respect of temporary differences arising from differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax basis used in the computation of assessable tax profit.

In principle, deferred tax liabilities are recognized for all taxable temporary differences, and deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent that it is probably that taxable profit will be available against which deductible temporary differences can be utilized. Deferred tax is calculated using tax rates that are expected to apply to the period when the asset is realized or the liability is settled. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the income statement, except when it is related to items credited or charged directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when they relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority and the Company intends to settle its current tax assets and liabilities on a net basis.

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 value added tax standard rate is 17% of the gross sales price. A credit is available whereby VAT paid on the purchases of semi-finished products or raw materials used in the contract and production of the Company’s finished products can be used to offset the VAT due on sales of the finished product.

VAT on sales and VAT on purchases amounted to $6,279,253 and $4,485,292 for the year ended December 31, 2007, and $2,501,949 and $3,258,567 for the year ended December 31, 2006, 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.
 
See report of independent registered public accounting firm.
 
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Stock based compensation

The Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123R “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” (“SFAS 123R”) at the beginning of 2006, which defines a fair-value-based method of accounting for stock based employee compensation and transactions in which an entity issues its equity instruments to acquire goods and services from non-employees. Stock compensation for stock granted to non-employees has been determined in accordance with SFAS 123R and the Emerging Issues Task Force consensus Issue No. 96-18, "Accounting for Equity Instruments that are issued to Other than Employees for Acquiring, or in Conjunction with Selling Goods or Services" ("EITF 96-18"), as the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of equity instruments issued, whichever is more reliably measured.

Recently issued accounting pronouncements

In June 2006, the Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) reached a consensus on EITF No. 06-3, How Taxes Collected from Customers and Remitted to Governmental Authorities Should Be Presented in the Income Statement (EITF No. 06-3). EITF No. 06-3 permits that such taxes may be presented on either a gross basis or a net basis as long as that presentation is used consistently. The adoption of EITF No. 06-3 on January 1, 2007 did not impact our consolidated financial statements. We present the taxes within the scope of EITF No. 06-3 on a net basis.

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, "Fair Value Measurements," which addresses the measurement of fair value by companies when they are required to use a fair value measure for recognition or disclosure purposes under GAAP. SFAS No. 157 provides a common definition of fair value to be used throughout GAAP which is intended to make the measurement of fair value more consistent and comparable and improve disclosures about those measures. SFAS No. 157 will be effective for an entity's financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The adoption of SFAS No. 157 did not have impact on our consolidated financial position, liquidity, or results of operations.

In June 2007, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. EITF 07-3, “Accounting for Nonrefundable Advance Payments for Goods or Services Received for use in Future Research and Development Activities” (“FSP EITF 07-3”), which addresses whether nonrefundable advance payments for goods or services that used or rendered for research and development activities should be expensed when the advance payment is made or when the research and development activity has been performed. FSP EITF 07-3 will be effective for an entity’s financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after than December 15, 2007. The adoption of FSP EITF 07-3 did not impact our consolidated financial statements.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements - an amendment of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51” (“SFAS 160”), which establishes accounting and reporting standards for ownership interests in subsidiaries held by parties other than the parent, the amount of consolidated net income attributable to the parent and to the noncontrolling interest, changes in a parent’s ownership interest and the valuation of retained non-controlling equity investments when a subsidiary is deconsolidated. The Statement also establishes reporting requirements that provide sufficient disclosures that clearly identify and distinguish between the interests of the parent and the interests of the non-controlling owners. SFAS 160 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. The Company has not determined the effect that the application of SFAS 160 will have on its consolidated financial statements.

In December 2007, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141(R), Business Combinations, was issued. SFAS No. 141R replaces SFAS No. 141, Business Combinations. SFAS 141R retains the fundamental requirements in SFAS 141 that the acquisition method of accounting (which SFAS 141 called the purchase method) be used for all business combinations and for an acquirer to be identified for each business combination. SFAS 141R requires an acquirer to recognize the assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree at the acquisition date, measured at their fair values as of that date, with limited exceptions. This replaces SFAS 141’s cost-allocation process, which required the cost of an acquisition to be allocated to the individual assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values. SFAS 141R also requires the acquirer in a business combination achieved in stages (sometimes referred to as a step acquisition) to recognize the identifiable assets and liabilities, as well as the noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, at the full amounts of their fair values (or other amounts determined in accordance with SFAS 141R). SFAS 141R applies prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008. An entity may not apply it before that date. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that adopting SFAS No. 141R will have on its financial statements.

Reclassifications

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications have no effect on net income or cash flows.
 
See report of independent registered public accounting firm.
 
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Note 3 - Earnings per share

The Company reports earnings per share in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 128, “Earnings per Share.” SFAS No. 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 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 for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006:

   
2007
 
2006
 
Net income for earnings per share
 
$
16,818,248
 
$
6,969,641
 
               
Weighted average shares used in basic computation
   
26,873,742
   
24,340,196
 
Diluted effect of stock options and warrants
   
847,429
   
199,218
 
Weighted average shares used in diluted computation
   
27,721,171
   
24,539,414
 
               
Earnings per share:
             
Basic
 
$
0.63
 
$
0.29
 
Diluted
 
$
0.61
 
$
0.28
 
 
At December 31, 2006, 1,169,306 warrants were excluded from the calculation because of their antidilutive nature.

At December 31, 2007, all outstanding stock options and warrants were included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share.

Note 4 - Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information

For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, the Company has disclosed cash flow information as following:
 
   
2007
 
2006
 
Interest paid
 
$
-
 
$
79,025
 
               
Income tax paid
 
$
46,390
 
$
147,822
 
               
Non-cash transactions investing and financing activities:
             
Reclassification of warrants liability to paid-in capital upon modification of warrants agreement
 
$
1,475,020
 
$
-
 
 
Note 5 - Notes receivable

Notes receivable represents trade accounts receivable due from various customers where the customers’ bank has guaranteed the payment of the receivable. This amount is non-interest bearing and is normally paid within three to six months. The Company has the ability to submit their request for payment to the customer’s bank earlier than the scheduled payment date. However, the Company will incur an interest charge and a processing fee when they submit the payment request early. The Company‘s notes receivable totaled $3,315,811 and $903,425 as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

Note 6 - Prepayments and deferred expenses

Prepayments and deferred expenses are monies deposited with or advanced to subcontractors to perform services on System Contracting Projects. Some subcontractors require a certain amount of money to be deposited as a guarantee payment in order for them start performing the services. Prepayments and deferred expenses also include monies deposited or advanced to vendors on future inventory purchases to ensure timely delivery. The total outstanding amount was $2,218,391 and $2,396,571 as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
 
See report of independent registered public accounting firm.
 
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Note 7 - Investment in joint ventures

During the second quarter of 2007, the Company invested $152,076 for a 19% interest in Hubei Shou An Changjiang Fire Protection Co., Ltd., located in China Hubei, PRC. Investment is recorded under cost method.

During the third quarter of 2007, the Company invested $1,000,000 for a 5% interest in King Galaxy Investments Limited. King Galaxy through its wholly owned subsidiary, China Alliance Security Holdings Company Limited owns 100% of Wan Sent (China) Technology Co., Ltd. (“Wan Sent”), an emerging Chinese fire emergency remote-monitoring system provider based in Beijing, PRC. Ms. Tieying Guo, Director of the Company and President of Sureland Industrial, and her husband, Mr. Wei Jing, are the major shareholders of King Galaxy Investments Limited. Ms. Tieying Guo abstained from the voting on the approval of the transaction. The investment has been recorded under the cost accounting method.

The Company has not consolidated the financial statements of these two joint ventures into its financial statements as the Company does not have the ability to exercise significant influence over the joint venture companies.

Note 8 - Customer deposits

Customer deposits represent amounts advanced by customers on products orders, maintenance services deposits and system contracting projects deposits. The product or service normally is shipped or performed within six months after receipt of the advance payment and the related sale is recognized in accordance with the Company’s revenue recognition policy. As of December 31, 2007 and 2006, customer deposits amounted to $4,757,179 and $2,713,451, respectively.

Note 9 - Accrued liabilities 

Accrued liabilities represent subcontractors’ expenses incurred as of balance sheet date for system contracting projects. As of December 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, accrued liabilities amounted to $4,214,530 and $1,891,628, respectively.

Note 10 - Income taxes

Under the Income Tax Laws of PRC, the Company’s subsidiaries are generally subject to an income tax at an effective rate of 33% (30% state income taxes plus 3% local income taxes) on income reported in the statutory financial statements after appropriate tax adjustments, unless the enterprise is located in a specially designated region where it allows enterprises a three-year income tax exemption and a 50% income tax reduction for the following three years or the enterprise is a manufacturing related joint venture with a foreign enterprise or a wholly owned subsidiary of a foreign enterprise, where it allows enterprises a two-year income tax exemption and a 50% income tax reduction for the following three years.

Under the Income Tax Laws of Beijing State Administration Taxation of PRC, any enterprise with manufacturing operations in the City of Beijing who is a wholly owned subsidiary of a foreign enterprise is subject to income tax rate of 24%.

On July 19, 2006, Sureland Industrial became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, a foreign enterprise, and will start enjoying the exemption from January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2008, and is entitled to a 50% reduction of the special income tax rate of 24%, which is a rate of 12% from January 2009 to December 31, 2011.

On August 4, 2006, Sureland Equipment became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, a foreign enterprise, and was granted income tax exemption from April 2006 to December 31, 2007, and is entitled to a 50% reduction of the special income tax rate of 24%, which is a rate of 12% from January 2008 to December 31, 2010.

Beijing Hua An were established and registered in the New Technology Enterprise Development Zone, Beijing, PRC and are subject to the rate of 15% and have been certified by the relevant PRC authorities high technology enterprises. However pursuant to approval documents issued by the relevant tax bureau, Beijing Hua An obtained additional tax benefits. Beijing Hua An is exempt from income taxes from January 2006 to December 31, 2008 and is entitled to a 50% reduction of the special income tax rate of 15% which is a rate of 7.5% from January 2009 to December 31, 2011.

Tianxiao Equipment has no income tax exemption and therefore it has an income tax rate of 33% from its establishment.

Beginning January 1, 2008, the new Enterprise Income Tax (“EIT”) law will replace 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 pays a reduced rate of 15%;
 
See report of independent registered public accounting firm.
 
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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.

Sureland Industrial, Sureland Equipment, and Beijing Hua An were established before March 16, 2007 and therefore are qualified to continue enjoying the reduced tax rate as described above with the 50% deduction of the new income tax rate starting from January 1, 2008.

Starting from January 1, 2008, Sureland Industrial, Sureland Equipment, and Tiaoxiao Equipment will be subject to 25% income tax rate according to the newly issued Income Tax Laws of PRC. Beijing Hua An, which registered in the New Technology Enterprise Development Zone, will be subject to 18% income tax rate in 2008, 20% rate in 2009, 22% rate in 2010, 24% rate in 2011 and 25% rate in 2012 and thereafter.

The provision for income taxes for the years ended December 31 consisted of the following:

   
2007
 
2006
 
Provision for China Income Tax
 
$
4,619
 
$
74,733
 
Provision for China Local Tax
   
462
   
7,473
 
Total provision for income taxes
 
$
5,081
 
$
82,206
 

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

   
2007
 
2006
 
U.S. Statutory rates
   
34.0
%
 
34.0
%
Foreign income not recognized in USA
   
(34.0
)
 
(34.0
)
China income taxes
   
33.0
   
33.0
 
China income tax exemption
   
(33.0
)
 
(32.0
)
Total provision for income taxes
   
-
%
 
1.0
%

The estimated tax savings for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 amounted to $5,441,008 and $3,206,276, respectively. The net effect on basic earnings per share if the income tax had been applied would decrease basic earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 by $0.20 and $0.13, respectively.

China Fire & Security Group, Inc. was incorporated in the United States and has incurred net operating losses of $47,946 for income tax purposes for the year ended December 31, 2007. The net operating loss carry forwards for United States income taxes amounted to $1,004,414 which may be available to reduce future years’ taxable income. These carry forwards will expire, if not utilized, beginning in 2005 and continue through 2027. Management believes that the realization of the benefits from these losses appears uncertain due to the Company’s limited operating history and continuing losses for United States income tax purposes. Accordingly, the Company has provided a 100% valuation allowance on the deferred tax asset benefit to reduce the asset to zero. The accumulated valuation allowance as of December 31, 2007 amounted to $341,501. Management will review this valuation allowance periodically and make adjustments as warranted.

Taxes payable

Taxes payable as of December 31, 2007 and 2006 consisted of the following:

   
 December 31, 2007
 
December 31, 2006
 
VAT taxes payable
 
$
71,367
 
$
47,211
 
Income taxes payable (refund)
   
5,915
   
(13,317
)
Sales taxes
   
979,999
   
541,486
 
Other taxes payable
   
31,054
   
44,569
 
Total
 
$
1,088,335
 
$
619,949
 
 
See report of independent registered public accounting firm.
 
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Note 11 - Retirement plan

The Company and its subsidiaries are required to participate in a central pension scheme operated by the local municipal government. The Company is required to contribute 20% of its payroll costs to the central pension scheme in 2007 and 2006. The contributions are charged to the income statement of the Company as they become payable in accordance with the rules of the scheme. The aggregate contributions of the Company to retirement benefit schemes amounted to $158,279 and $37,444 for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
 
Note 12 - Statutory reserves

The laws and regulations of the People’s Republic of China require that before an 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 surplus reserve fund and the enterprise fund. These statutory reserves represent restricted retained earnings.

Surplus reserve fund

The Company is required to transfer 10% of its net income, as determined in accordance with the PRC accounting rules and regulations, to a statutory surplus reserve fund until such reserve balance reaches 50% of the Company’s registered capital.

The transfer to this reserve must be made before distribution of any dividend to shareholders. For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006,, the Company transferred $1,641,434 and $572,302, respectively. 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.

On May 17, 2007, the Beijing Shunyi District Business Administration approved the Company to increase registered capital from RMB 50,000,000 to RMB 100,000,000. $605,000 or RMB 5,000,000 was approved by the Beijing Shunyi District Business Administration to be transferred out from this surplus reserve fund as an increase of registered capital.

Enterprise fund

The enterprise fund may be used to acquire plant and equipment or to increase the working capital to expend on production and operation of the business. No minimum contribution is required and the Company did not make any contribution to this fund for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006.

Note 13 - Shareholders’ equity

On October 27, 2006, pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement dated October 27, 2006 (“SPA”), the Company issued 1,538,600 units of common stock at $3.25 per share, Series A warrants expiring on October 27, 2011 to acquire 307,723 shares at $3.58 per share and Series B warrants expiring on October 27, 2011 to acquire 307,723 shares at $4.88 per share.

On December 5, 2006, under the SPA, the Company issued 923,078 units of common stock at $3.25 per share, Series A warrants expiring on December 5, 2011 to acquire 184,617 shares at $3.58 per share and Series B warrants expiring on December 5, 2011 to acquire 184,617 shares at $4.88 per share.

Warrants

In order for the warrants to be accounted for as equity, the warrants must comply with FAS 133 and EITF 00-19. Under the original terms, the Series A and Series B warrant agreements, the warrant holders under certain circumstances, at their option, could elect to receive an amount in cash equal to the fair value of the warrant calculated in accordance with the Black-Scholes formula. Thus, the warrant holders had rights to a cash payment that are not available to other common stockholders, which failed the test in paragraph 27 of EITF 00-19. The failure of this test therefore resulted in classification of the warrants as derivative instrument liabilities, rather than as equity instruments. The Company allocated the proceeds received between the common stock and warrants based upon the fair values on the dates the proceeds were received. The value of the warrants was determined using the Cox-Ross-Rubinstein binomial model using the following assumptions: volatility 75%; risk free interest rate 4.64%; dividend yield of 0% and expected term of 5 years. Net proceeds were allocated as the follows:
 
Warrants
 
$
1,110,236
 
Common stock
   
6,030,602
 
Total Net Proceeds
 
$
7,140,838
 
 
See report of independent registered public accounting firm.
 
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Subsequent to the initial recording, the change in the fair value of the warrants, determined under the Cox-Ross-Rubinstein binomial model, at each reporting date was recorded as a gain or loss on derivative instruments.

On April 26, 2007, the Company amended its Series A Warrants and Series B Warrants issued to certain investors on October 27 and December 5, 2006 pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement in connection with a private placement (the “Amendment”). The Amendment eliminates the right of the warrant holders to be paid in cash in the event of a merger or other types of reorganization. The warrants no longer need to be accounted for as derivative instrument liabilities.  The fair value of the warrants were transferred to equity on the signing date and no further accounting (i.e., no mark-to-market) is required going forward. As of December 31, 2006, the fair value of the derivative instrument totaled $2,680,811. At April 26, 2007, the Company determined the fair value of the warrants was $1,475,020 using the Cox-Ross-Rubinstein binomial model with the following assumptions: volatility 25%; risk free interest rate 4.59%; dividend yield of 0% and expected term of 4.5 years. A gain of $1,205,791 was recognized in the accompanying income statement based on the decrease in fair value since prior period ended December 31, 2006. On April 26, 2007, the fair value of the warrants was transferred to additional paid-in capital.

In 2007, a total of 492,340 warrants exercised at $3.58 and 492,340 warrants exercised at $4.88 for a total of 984,680 shares of common stock. The Company received a total of $4,165,197 from various warrant holders.
 
In 2007, a total of 184,626 warrants were converted into 110,535 shares of common stock by the warrants holders using the cashless exercise options.

On February 1, 2007, CFPG issued 50,000 warrants to Hayden Communication, the Company’s investor relations consultant, as part of its compensation. These warrants meet the conditions for equity classification pursuant to FAS 133 and EITF 00-19. Therefore, the warrants were classified as equity and accounted as compensation expenses. The warrants vest one year from the grant date. The Company used the Black Sholes model to value the options at the time they were issued, based on the exercise price of $4.25 and expiration dates of the instruments and using a risk-free rate of 4.84% and the volatility at 50% that was estimated by analyzing the trading history of the Company’s stock. At that market price, the 50,000 warrants had a fair value of approximately $94,274. The service that the investor relation consultant provides started from the second quarter of 2007; the related compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the total service period. The compensation expense for the year ended December 31, 2007 amounted to $94,274.

The Company’s warrant activity is as follows:

           
Weighted
 
Average
 
   
Warrants
 
Warrants
 
Average
Exercise
 
Remaining Contractual
 
   
Outstanding
 
Exercisable
 
Price
 
Life
 
Outstanding, December 31, 2005
   
-
   
-
 
$
-
   
-
 
Granted
   
1,169,306
   
1,169,306
 
$
4.23
   
5.00
 
Forfeited
   
-
   
-
 
$
-
   
-
 
Exercised
   
-
   
-
 
$
-
   
-
 
Outstanding, December 31, 2006
   
1,169,306
   
1,169,306
 
$
4.23
   
4.58
 
Granted
   
50,000
   
-
 
$
4.25
   
-
 
Forfeited
   
-
   
-
 
$
-
   
-
 
Exercised
   
(1,169,306
)
 
(1,169,306
)
$
4.23
   
-
 
Outstanding, December 31, 2007
   
50,000
   
-
 
$
4.25
   
3.08
 

Note 14 - Options issued to employees

On July 1, 2006, CFPG issued 750,000 options to the employees of Sureland Industrial. Fifty percent of the options vest immediately, with the balance vesting evenly each quarter over the following two years. The Company used the Cox-Ross-Rubinstein binomial model to value the options at the time they were issued, based on the stated exercise prices and expiration dates of the instruments and using a risk-free rate of 5.11%. Because the Company does not have a history of employee stock options, the estimated life is based on one half of the sum of the vesting period and the contractual life of the option. This is the same as assuming that the options are exercised at the mid-point between the vesting date and expiration date.

The Company’s stock was not traded when the options were granted. Therefore, the Company had to estimate the market value of its shares. There was no significant change in the business between July and October 2006, therefore, the company used the fair value from the October 27 transaction of $2.26 and took a discount of 30%, to estimate a market price of $1.58. At that market price, the 750,000 employee options had a fair value of approximately $834,000. Because 50% of the options vested immediately, the related compensation expense was recognized as the options vest, rather than on a straight-line basis over the total vesting period, as the amount recognized at any point in time must be at least equal to the portion vested. The expense recognized for the year ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 amounted to $169,000 and $644,000, respectively.
 
See report of independent registered public accounting firm.
 
F-19


On April 20, 2007, CFPG issued 9,500 options to the Company’s four independent directors as part of their compensation. The options will vest immediately after one year from the issuance date. The fair value of these warrants was determined to be $19,428 using the Black Sholes model with the following assumptions: volatility 45%; risk free interest rate 4.57%; dividend yield of 0% and expected term of 5 years. Options were vested immediately at exercise price of $4.51 per share which was the close price of the Company’s stock on April 19, 2007. Because the services that the independent directors are to provide started from the second quarter of 2007 and will last for one year, the related compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the total service period. The compensation expense for the year ended December 31, 2007 was $14,571.

On July 1, 2007, CFPG issued 20,000 options to Mr. Yuan, Xiaoyuan, who joined the Company as Chief Accounting Officer on the same day. The options will vest evenly each quarter over the following four years, starting from the third quarter of 2007. The Company used the Black Sholes model to value the options at the time they were issued, based on the exercise price of $6.70, which was the close price of the Company’s stock on June 30, 2007 and expiration dates of the instruments and using a risk-free rate of 4.84% and the volatility of 40% that was estimated by analyzing the trading history of the Company’s stock. At that market price, the 20,000 employee options had a fair value of $57,178. Because the options will vest each quarter over the following four years, the related compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the total vesting period. The expense recognized for the year ended December 31, 2007 was $7,148.

The Company has stock options as following:

       
Weighted
     
   
Options
 
Average
Exercise
 
Aggregate
 
   
Outstanding
 
Price
 
Intrinsic Value
 
Outstanding, December 31, 2005
   
-
 
$
-
       
Granted
   
750,000
 
$
1.25
   
247,500
 
Forfeited
   
-
 
$
-
   
-
 
Exercised
   
-
 
$
-
   
-
 
Outstanding, December 31, 2006
   
750,000
 
$
1.25
   
2,250,000
 
Granted
   
29,500
 
$
5.99
   
-
 
Forfeited
   
-
 
$
-
   
-
 
Exercised
   
-
 
$
-
   
-
 
Outstanding, December 31, 2007
   
779,500
 
$
1.43
   
8,925,615
 

Following is a summary of the status of options outstanding at December 31, 2007:

 Outstanding Options
 
Exercisable Options
 
Number of Options
 
Exercise
Price
 
Average Remaining Contractual Life
 
Number of Options
 
Exercise
Price
 
Average Remaining Contractual Life
 
750,000
   
1.25
   
3.50
   
562,500
   
1.25
   
3.50
 
9,500
   
4.51
   
4.33
   
-
   
4.51
   
4.33
 
20,000
   
6.70
   
4.50
   
2,500
   
6.70
   
4.50
 
 
Note 15 - Restructuring of subsidiaries
 
On April 2, 2007, the Company evaluated the operations of its subsidiary, Beijing Zhong Xiao Fire Safety Technology Co., Ltd. (“Beijing Zhong Xiao”) and noted efficiencies could be obtained by consolidating the operations of Beijing Zhong Xiao into Sureland Equipment.

Beijing Zhong Xiao was a subsidiary of Sureland Industrial established in the PRC as a limited liability company on March 18, 2003. On April 3, 2007, Sureland Industrial signed an agreement to transfer 100% ownership in Beijing Zhong Xiao to Gong Gang Qiang, a Chinese individual, for consideration price equal to the net assets of Beijing Zhong Xiao as of March 31, 2007.
 
After the restructuring of Beijing Zhong Xiao, the Company still has a significant continuing involvement in the historical operations of the manufacturing of fire safety and protection products through Sureland Equipment, which results in the Company failing the test in paragraph 42 of FAS 144 “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets”. The failure of this test therefore does not require the classification of the disposal of Beijing Zhong Xiao as a discontinued operation.
 
See report of independent registered public accounting firm.
 
F-20

 
Note 16 - Subsequent event
 
On January 30, 2008, the Company’s 2008 Omnibus Long-term Incentive Plan was adopted and approved by shareholders. Pursuant to the 2008 Omnibus Long-term Incentive Plan, the Company reserved 2,000,000 shares of our common stock for issuance.
 
On March 12, 2008, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $10 million of the Company's outstanding common stock.
 
See report of independent registered public accounting firm.
 
F-21


EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Exhibit
Number
   
 2.1*
  
Securities Exchange Agreement, dated as of September 1, 2006, by and among the Company, China Fire Protection Group and Sureland, its subsidiary
 
 
  3.1**
  
Restated Articles of Incorporation, filed with the state of Florida on October 18, 2006.
 
 
  3.2**
  
Articles of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation & Designating Series A Convertible present Stock.
 
 
  3.3**
  
By-Laws.
 
 
  4.1**
  
Registaration Rights Agreement dated October 27, 2006 between the Company and named Investors
 
 
  4.2**
  
Registaration Rights Agreement dated October 27, 2006 between the Company and named Shareholders
 
 
  4.3**
  
Form of  Series A Warrant to Purchase Shares of  Common Stock of the Company.
 
 
  4.4**
  
Form of  Series B Warrant to Purchase Shares of  Common Stock of the Company
 
 
  4.5**
  
Escrow Agreement dated October 27, 2006 by and among the Company UNIPRO, H. C. Wainwright & Co., Inc., the Investor Representative, Gangjin Li, and Brian Li, and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company
 
 
  4.6**
  
Form of  H. C. Wainwright & Co., Warrant
 
 
10.1**
  
Construction Contract between Anshan Iron & Steel Group Corp. and Sureland Industrial Fire Safety Co., Ltd. Dated October, 2006
 
 
10.2**
  
Contract between Maanshan Iron & Steel Co., Ltd and. and Sureland Industrial Fire Safety Co., Ltd.
 
 
10.3**
  
Contract between Wuhan Iron & Steel (Group) Corp. and Sureland Industrial Fire Safety Co., Ltd.
 
 
10.4**
  
Purchase Contract between Beijing Zhongshiweiye Technologies Co. Ltd.. and Sureland Industrial Fire Safety Co., Ltd. Dated June 13, 2005
 
 
10.5**
  
Contract between Hangzhou New Epoch Fire Protection Science & Technology Co., Ltd and Sureland Industrial Fire Safety Co., Ltd. Dated December 5, 2005
 
 
10.6**
  
Contract between Guangzhou Jinshengyang Technologies Co. Ltd. and Sureland Industrial Fire Safety Co., Ltd. Dated May 20, 2005
 
 
10.7**
  
Purchase and Sales Contract between Beijing Xinfangsheng Hardware Electric Products Co. Ltd. and Sureland Industrial Fire Safety Co., Ltd. Dated October, 200
 
 
10.8**
  
Purchase and Sales Contract between Sichuan Firefighting Machinery General Factory and Sureland Industrial Fire Safety Co., Ltd. Dated July 19, 2005
 
 
10.9**
  
Purchase and Sales Contract between Beijing Tianningyihe Pipeline System Equipments Co. Ltd. and Sureland Industrial Fire Safety Co., Ltd. Dated July 19, 2005
 

 
Exhibit
Number
  
 
 
 
10.10**
  
Acceptance for Carriage Service Contract between Zhaijisong Express Co., LTD and Sureland Industrial Fire Safety Co., Ltd.
 
 
10.11**
  
Cooperation Contract between Lianxin International Trade (Shanghai Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone) Co., Ltd. and Sureland Industrial Fire Safety Co., Ltd.
 
 
10.12**
  
Marketing Memorandum between Xi’an Systemsensor Electronic Co., Ltd and Sureland Industrial Fire Safety Co., Ltd.
 
 
10.13**
  
OEM Cooperation Agreement between Xi’an System Sensor Electronics, Ltd. and Sureland Industrial Fire Safety Co., Ltd. Dated may 26, 2004
 
 
10.14**
  
House Lease Contract between Beijing Bestpower Electrical Technology Ltd. and Sureland Industrial Fire Safety Co., Ltd. Dated December 1, 2004
 
 
10.15**
  
Stock Ownership Assignment Agreement
 
 
14.1***
  
Officers’ and Directors’ Code of Ethics
 
 
 
21.1
 
List of Subsidiaries
 
 
31.1
 
Certification of Principal Executive Officer under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
 
31.2
 
Certification of Principal Financial Officer under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
 
32.1
 
Certifications Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350
 
*
Incorporated by reference from 8-K filed September 5, 2006 where it was filed as Exhibit 99.1
 
 
**
Incorporation by reference from 8-K filed November 2, 2006 where the exhibits were the same number

***
Incorporated by reference from Form 10-QSB, filed with the Commission on May 24,2004 where it was filed as Exhibit 10.4