UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

(Mark One)

FORM 10-K

 

xANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013

 

or

 

¨TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from ______________________ to _______________________

 

Commission file number: 000-52832

 

CHINA INTERNET CAFÉ HOLDINGS GROUP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada   98-0500738
State of other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization
  (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

#1707, Block A, Genzon Times Square, Longcheng Blvd, Centre City    
Longgang District, Shenzhen    
Guangdong Province, People’s Republic of China   518172
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 86-755-8989-6008

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None

 

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Securities registered pursuant to section 12(g) of the Act:

 

Common Stock, $0.00001 par value
Title of Class

 

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).

¨ Yes    x No

 

The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common stock of the issuer held by non-affiliates as of June 28, 2013 was approximately $2,677,028 (12,747,754 shares of common stock held by non-affiliates) based upon the closing price of $0.21 per share of common stock as quoted by OTCQB on June 28, 2013.

 

As of March 21, 2014, there are 25,689,524 shares of common stock, par value $0.00001 issued and outstanding.  

 

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: None

 

 
 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

  Page
   
PART I  
Item 1. Business   3
Item 1A. Risk Factors 13
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments 25
Item 2. Properties 25
Item 3. Legal Proceedings 26
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 26
     
PART II  
   
Item 5. Market for the Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities 26
Item 6. Selected Financial Data 28
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 28
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 36
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 36
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure 36
Item 9A. Controls and Procedures 37
Item 9B. Other Information 38
   
PART III  
   
Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance 39
Item 11. Executive Compensation 42
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters 43
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence 44
Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services 44
   
PART IV  
   
Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules 46

 

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PART I

 

Item 1.Business.

 

Overview

 

We operate a chain of 62 internet cafés in Shenzhen, Guangdong, the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”) that are generally open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We provide internet accesses at prices that we believe are affordable to both students and migrant workers and we believe we are the largest internet café chain in Shenzhen. Although we sell snacks, drinks, and game access cards, over 95% of our revenue comes from selling access time to our computers. We sell internet café memberships to our customers. Members purchase prepaid IC cards (a pocket-sized card with embedded integrated circuits that can be used for identification, authentication, data storage and application processing), which include stored value that will be deducted based on time usage of a computer at the internet café. The cards are only sold at our cafés. We deduct the amount that reflects the access time used by a customer when the customer’s IC card is inserted into the IC card slot on the computer.

 

Our History

 

China Internet Cafe Holdings Group, Inc. (“we”, “us”, or the “Company”) is a Nevada holding company for our direct and indirect subsidiaries in the British Virgin Islands (“BVI”) and the PRC. We own all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Classic Bond, a BVI corporation. Classic Bond is a holding company that owns 100% of the outstanding capital stock of Shenzhen Zhonghefangda Network Technology Co., Limited (“Zhonghefangda”), a PRC company.

 

Current PRC laws and regulations impose substantial restrictions on foreign ownership of the internet café business in the PRC. Therefore, our principal operations and sales and marketing activities in the PRC are conducted through Shenzhen Junlong Culture Communications Co., Ltd (“Junlong”), our variable interest entity (“VIE”), which holds the licenses and approvals for conducting the internet café business in the PRC. Junlong was incorporated in the PRC in December 2003. It obtained its first licenses from the Ministry of Culture of the PRC to operate an internet café chain in 2005 and opened its first internet café in April 2006.

 

Our effective control over the VIE is contingent on a series of contractual arrangements. These contracts include a Management and Consulting Services Agreement, an Option Agreement, an Equity Pledge Agreement, and a Voting Rights Proxy Agreement. The Management and Consulting Services Agreement, dated June 11, 2010, is between our indirect, wholly owned subsidiary, Zhonghefangda, and our VIE. The rest of the agreements, also dated June 11, 2010, are among Zhonghefangda, our VIE and its shareholders. The terms of these agreements are summarized below. Please also refer to the full text of the contracts, which are filed as exhibits to this report.

 

·Management and Consulting Services Agreement.  Under the Management and Consulting Services Agreement between Junlong and Zhonghefangda, Zhonghefangda provides management and consulting services to Junlong in exchange for service fees up to 100% of Junlong’s Aggregate Net Profits (as defined in the agreement). In consideration for its right to receive Junlong’s aggregate net profits, Zhonghefangda will reimburse to Junlong the full amount of Net Losses (as defined in the Agreement) incurred by Junlong. During the term of the agreement, Junlong may not contract with any other party to provide services that are the same or similar to the services to be provided by Zhonghefangda pursuant to the agreement. The term of this agreement is 20 years, renewable for succeeding periods of the same duration until terminated pursuant to terms of the agreement.

 

·Option Agreement.  Under the Option Agreement, Junlong’s shareholders, Mr. Dishan Guo, Mr. Jinzhou Zeng and Ms. Xiaofen Wang (the “Junlong Shareholders”), who collectively own 100% of the equity interest in Junlong, granted Zhonghefangda an exclusive, irrevocable option to purchase all or part of their equity interests in Junlong, exercisable at any time and from time to time, to the extent permitted under PRC law. The purchase price of the equity interest will be equal to the original paid-in registered capital of the transferor, adjusted proportionally if less than all of the equity interest owned by the transferor is purchased.

 

·Equity Pledge Agreement.  The Junlong Shareholders have pledged their entire equity interest in Junlong to Zhonghefangda pursuant to the Equity Pledge Agreement. The equity interests are pledged as collateral to secure the obligations of Junlong under the Management and Consulting Services Agreement and the Junlong Shareholders’ obligations under the Option Agreement and the Proxy Agreement.

 

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·Voting Rights Proxy Agreement.  Pursuant to the Voting Rights Proxy Agreement, each of the Junlong Shareholders has irrevocably granted and entrusted Zhonghefangda with all of the voting rights as a shareholder of Junlong for the maximum period of time permitted by law. Each Junlong Shareholder has also covenanted not to transfer his or her equity interest in Junlong to any party other than Zhonghefangda or a designee of Zhonghefangda.

 

We believe that the terms of these agreements are no less favorable than the terms that we could obtain from disinterested third parties. According to our PRC counsel, China Commercial Law Firm, our conduct of business through these agreements complies with existing PRC laws, rules and regulations.

 

As a result of these contractual arrangements, Junlong became our controlled VIE. A variable interest represents a contractual or ownership interest in another entity that causes the holder to absorb the changes in fair value of the other entity’s net assets. Potential variable interests include: holding economic interests, voting rights, or obligations to an entity; issuing guarantees on behalf of an entity; transferring assets to an entity; managing the assets of an entity; leasing assets from an entity; and providing financing to an entity. In such cases consolidation of the VIE is required by the enterprise that controls the economic risks and rewards of the entity, regardless of ownership. We have consolidated Junlong’s historical financial results in our financial statements as a variable interest entity pursuant to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”).

 

Acquisition of Classic Bond

 

On July 2, 2010, we completed a reverse acquisition transaction through a share exchange with Classic Bond and its shareholders, whereby we acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Classic Bond, in exchange for 19,000,000 shares of our common stock, which shares constituted 94% of our issued and outstanding shares on a fully-diluted basis, as of and immediately after the consummation of the reverse acquisition. As a result of the reverse acquisition, Classic Bond became our wholly owned subsidiary and the former shareholders of Classic Bond, became our controlling shareholders. The share exchange transaction with Classic Bond was treated as a reverse acquisition, with Classic Bond as the acquirer and us as the acquired party. Unless the context suggests otherwise, when we refer in this report to business and financial information for periods prior to the consummation of the reverse acquisition, we are referring to the business and financial information of Classic Bond and its consolidated subsidiaries.

 

Upon the closing of the reverse acquisition, Xuezheng Yuan, our sole director and officer, submitted a resignation letter pursuant to which he resigned, with immediate effect, from all offices that he held and from his position as our sole director that became effective on the August 13, 2010, ten days following the mailing by us of an information statement to our stockholders complying with the requirements of Section 14f-1 of the Exchange Act (the “Information Statement”). Also upon the closing of the reverse acquisition, our board of directors (the “Board”) increased its size from one to five members and appointed Dishan Guo, Zhenquan Guo, Lei Li, Wenbin An and Lizong Wang to fill the vacancies created by the resignation of Xuezheng Yuan and such increase. Mr. Dishan Guo’s appointment became effective upon closing of the reverse acquisition, while the remaining appointments became effective on August 23, 2010. In addition, our executive officers were replaced by the Classic Bond executive officers upon the closing of the reverse acquisition as indicated in more detail below.

 

As a result of our acquisition of Classic Bond, we now own all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Classic Bond. Classic Bond was incorporated in the British Virgin Islands on November 2, 2009 to serve as an investment holding company that owns 100% of the outstanding capital stock of Zhonghefangda.

 

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The following chart represents our organizational structure as of the date of this report:

 

 

On July 2, 2010, our Board approved a change in our fiscal year end from June 30 to December 31, which was effectuated in connection with the reverse acquisition transaction described above.

 

On January 20, 2011, we filed with the Nevada Secretary of State a Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation to give effect to a name change from “China Unitech Group, Inc.” to “China Internet Cafe Holdings Group, Inc.” The Certificate of Amendment was approved by our Board on July 30, 2010 and was approved by a stockholder holding 59.45% of our outstanding common stock by written consent on July 30, 2010. In connection with the name change, on January 25, 2011, we filed an Issuer Company-Related Action Notification Form with FINRA requesting a name change from “China Unitech Group, Inc.” to “China Internet Cafe Holdings Group, Inc.” as well as an OTC voluntary symbol change from “CUIG” to “CICC.” These changes became effective on February 1, 2011. Our common stock began trading under the Company’s new name on the OTC Bulletin Boards on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 under our new trading symbol “CICC.”

 

On February 22, 2011, in connection with a security purchase agreement between the Company and certain investors (collectively, the “Investors”), we closed a private placement of approximately $6.4 million from offering a total of 474,967 units (the “Units”) at a purchase price of $13.50 per Unit, each consisting of:(i) nine shares of the Company’s 5% Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.00001 per share (the “Preferred Shares”), convertible on a one to one basis into nine shares of the Company’s common stock; (ii) one share of common stock; (iii) two three-year Series A Warrants, each exercisable for the purchase of one share of common stock, at an exercise price of $2.00 per share; and (iv) two three-year Series B Warrants, each exercisable for the purchase of one share of common stock, to purchase one share of common stock, at an exercise price of $3.00 per share.

 

Our Industry

 

Background on Internet Cafés in the PRC

 

According to the Survey of China Internet Café Industry by the Ministry of Culture in 2006, the PRC had 112,462 internet cafés, with more than 1,000,000 employees and contributing RMB 18,500,000,000 to China’s gross domestic product. According to an article entitled “ China Surpasses U.S. in Number of Internet Users” written by David Barboza on the New York Times July 26, 2008 issue, the number of internet users in the PRC reached about 253 million in June 2008, thereby, putting China ahead of the United States as the world’s biggest internet market. According to the research conducted by China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC) in January 2012, the amount of internet users in China by the end of 2012 was 564 million, 126 million of which (22.4%) surf the internet via internet cafes.

 

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The internet café market in the PRC, like most places worldwide, originally started out simply as a location to access the internet. However, PRC internet cafés have changed into full service entertainment centers where people can relax outside work and home. These cafés provide services that are different from the internet cafés initially established in the PRC. They provide decent facilities at a reasonable fee, with specific configuration for online games and audio visual entertainment. They are a source of cost effective entertainment for low-income earners who cannot afford computers, game consoles or an internet connection, such as migrant workers and students. In internet cafés, customers have access to popular online games and can either socialize or entertain themselves. Players gather together in internet cafés for games such as World of Warcraft (WOW) and Call to Arms, played either with their friends in the café or with users across the globe.

 

Due to tightened regulations on the operations of internet cafés, there are currently around 81,000 internet cafés in the PRC (Source: “Internet café ban call draws Chinese hacker wrath”. AFP 3 Mar, 2010. http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gJus4tWVAaeWI8IoS-n238PYpFjw). There are currently 10 chains which have licenses to operate nationally. They are CY Network Home Co., Ltd, Zhong Lu Shi Kong Co., Ltd, Digital Library of China Co., Ltd, Asia Telecommunication Network Co., Ltd, China Relic Information Consultation Center, Capital Net Co., Ltd, Great Wall Broadband Network Co., Ltd, China United Network Communications Group Co., Ltd, CECT-ChinaComm Communications Co., Ltd, and Read China Investment.

 

Computer Gaming Industry in China

 

According to a report by Hudson Square Research dated October 2009 prepared by Scott Tilghman and Daniel Ernst, which cited Pearl Research, a business intelligence and consulting firm, the PRC online game market rose 63% in 2008 to $2.8 billion (source: http://www.zhongman.com/games/gamehot/20090429/15485138631.htm), rose 36% in 2009 to $3.97 billion (source http://tech.qq.com/a/20100111/000389.htm),rose 26% in 2010 to $4.8 billion, rose 21% in 2011 to $5.8 billion (source: http://games.sina.com.cn/y/n/2011-05-05/1111495419.shtml), and rose 41% in 2012 (source: http://games.sina.com.cn/y/n/2012-09-06/1016652450.shtml). Given the relatively low rate of computer ownership in the PRC as compared to western countries, management believes that Internet cafés are the primary distribution point for games in the PRC. A substantial number of game players access online games through internet cafés and these players are crucial for survival of internet cafés. (see: http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_4aff94ef01007zei.html).

 

The following diagram prepared by Morgan Stanley depicts the interdependent relations between online game developers and internet cafés. (Source: Ji Richard and Meeker, Mary. “Creating Consumer Value in Digital China” Morgan Stanley Equity Research Global. September 12, 2005.)

 

 

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Given the popularity of internet cafés in China, it has been management’s experience that many online game companies have been making great efforts to support internet cafés to expand their customer base (see: http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_4aff94ef01007zei.html) in the last few years.  Many online game companies promote new products by allowing internet café customers to sample the new products in internet cafes.  In this way, online game operators are provided with an outlet to present their new products as well as receive feedback from those individuals who sample the products in the internet cafes.

 

The Company has been involved in several such promotions with the following operators:

·Giant Network who promote their product “Titan.” As consideration for promoting their product in our internet cafes, we receive a commission based on the time spent by customers playing the game and the level reached by customers in the game. The commissions are capped at 20,000 RMB per month.

 

·Sanda Network who promote their product “Rainbow Island.” As consideration for promoting their product in our internet cafes, we receive a commission based on the time spent by customers playing the game and the level reached by customers in the game.

 

·Tencent, who promote their product “Cross Fire.” As consideration for promoting their product in our internet cafes, we receive a commission based on the time spent by customers playing the game and the level reached by customers in the game.

 

These promotions benefit the Company by increasing the number of customers who visit our internet cafes.  Currently, we have 62 direct outlets in Shenzhen City, and we believe that the Company name has strong brand recognition in Shenzhen.  As a result, these promotions in our internet cafés are likely to increase the customer base for new online gaming products.

 

As the Company continues to grow, we believes that we will have the leverage to seek more lucrative terms when partnering with game operators who want to promote their products in our cafes.

 

Partnerships between Internet Cafés and Other Online Information Providers

 

Besides games, internet cafés are able to develop partnerships with other online information providers. These companies provide games as well as other information services. As can be seen by the chart below, these providers have significant revenues and profits.

  

   2012  Revenue             
Company  Million US$   YOY   Net Profit   % Net   Market Cap 
Tencent  $6,983    54%  $2,034.0    25.0%  $60,550 
Shanda  $744.9    -11.4%  $177.2    -12.0%  $811 
Netease  $1300    13.0%  $583.9    12.4%  $5,592 
ChangYou  $623.4    29.0%  $282.4    15.0%  $1,393 
                          
Giant  $345.4    20.1%  $159.5    12.9%  $1,279 
Perfect World  $444.7    -7.1%  $86.8    -45.1%  $453 
                          
Total  $14,443        $3,324        $69,678 

 

(Source: finance.yahoo.com, last accessed April 8, 2013)

 

Competitive Strengths

 

We believe that the following competitive strengths enable us to compete effectively in and to capitalize on growth in the internet café market in the PRC:

 

·Company-owned Cafés.  Unlike most of our competitors who franchise their internet cafés, all of our cafés are direct outlets. This model makes it easier to carry out management decisions at each of our cafés. It also allows us to maximize operating profit and create a consistent name brand.

 

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·Good Scale of Operation.  We have a registered capital of RMB 10 million (approximately $1.47 million) with 62 cafés. The scale of operations allows us to control cost and standardize store management. It is our belief that our scale of operations will not be affected as we expand into additional provinces and obtain a national internet chain license as described in more detail below. The target companies that we intend to acquire in the future in provinces outside of Guangdong Province will be local companies with good scale of operations. We will identify target companies by conducting due diligence on each target company’s corporate structure, management, financials, capitalization, and equity structure, and whether or not the target company has the proper approvals, permits, and certificates to legally operate an internet café in the PRC. We intend to buy 51% of the target’s company, and keep the local management. However, we will relocate an account manager and an operation manager from our headquarters in Shenzhen to any newly acquired café to join the local management and assist in the process of the acquisition in order to make sure that the acquired café operates in the same manner as our existing Shenzhen-based cafes. As a result, we believe that the efficient and effective operation of the cafes will continue and the Company’s scale of operations as a whole will not be negatively affected.

 

·Proprietary Software.  We developed the software “SAFLASH” that provides fast and stable internet connections. Its automatic flow control prevents users from being disconnected when there is a disruption of internet traffic. Stability is a key requirement for online gamers. Our research and development team is working constantly to improve the software.

 

·Government and Industry Relations.  We have developed an excellent working relationship with the government that has assisted us to better comply with internet café related laws and regulations and to understand regulatory trends in our industry. Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Dishan Guo, is the executive president of Shenzhen Longgang District Internet Industry Association. This association is an associated department of the Ministry of Culture and sets the internet café industry standards. As a result of his involvement, Mr. Guo gains valuable insight into new standards and may also have the opportunity to influence industry standards. Because the Ministry of Culture is responsible for culture policies and activities throughout China, and there are regional Ministry of Culture departments in each province, Mr. Guo’s government and industry relations expand beyond the Shenzhen district, which we believe will benefit the Company as we expand into provinces outside of Guangdong Province.

 

·Centralized Oversight.  All of our café managers are trained by, and under the supervision of, our centralized operations manager, who is based at our headquarters. As a result, our local managers are able to effectively handle operational issues at the cafés. The local managers are trained to provide a service level that meets Junlong’s service standards, and our operations manager is able to effectively enforce policies and procedures implemented by us.

 

Industry Risks

 

The principal risk the company faces is the risk associated with changes in government regulations regulating the internet or internet cafes.  For example, in the year 2000, an arson killed twenty-four individuals and injured several more in an internet café in Beijing.  After this event, the government released new regulations governing the operation of internet cafes, did not issue any new internet café operating licenses, and forced all internet cafes to temporarily close for safety purposes (http://news.sina.com.cn/z/wangba/index.shtml).  This type of action by the government could cause serious disruptions in our operations.  Additionally, the possibility of passing regulations limiting access to the internet could have a significant negative impact on our business. Please refer to our disclosure under the “Regulation” section on page 13 for more information on the current government regulations that may have an impact on the Internet, Internet café and online gaming industry. However, there are currently no government regulations that negatively impact our operations. On the contrary, current government regulations promote the expansion of our operations by encouraging the growth of large-scale chain internet cafes. Pursuant to the Rules on Recognition and Management of Internet Café Chain Enterprises promulgated by the Ministry of Culture, the PRC government encourages the internet café chain enterprises to merge, acquire or control individual internet cafés and provides simplified and convenient procedures for change of Internet Culture Operation Permit. Additionally, the PRC government requires counterparts of Ministry of Culture at all levels to give priority to the development of internet café chain enterprises when making the plan on the total number of internet cafés.

 

Our Growth Strategy

 

We are committed to enhancing our sales, profitability and cash flows through the following strategies:

 

·We will seek to grow by business expansion. We plan to expand in Guizhou, Sichuan, and Yunnan Provinces as well as the Chongqing Municipality principally through the acquisition of local small chains, in order to meet the requirements of applying for a national chain license. The national chain license requires 30 internet cafés in three provinces. In the future, we plan to acquire internet cafés in Guizhou and Sichuan Provinces to help us satisfy the requirements of obtaining a national chain license. We also want to fully develop our wholly-owned branches through effective integration of resources. Most of our current competitors that offer franchising simply provide a franchise license to entrepreneurs to get started in exchange for a yearly fee. Junlong, on the other hand, is deeply involved in the operational management of its company-owned cafés. After we obtain a national chain license, we will focus on developing high-end internet cafés in the more developed cities to create new concepts of internet café operation such as operating cafes that provide food and beverage service as well as overnight accommodation. The high-end internet cafes that we plan to open in the future will house the most up to date computers and have private rooms for movie viewing and game play with surround sound capability. These high-end cafes will cater to individuals with disposable income exceeding that of our general customers, young low-income males and migrant workers. We expect to spread to the less developed cities in three years in order to gain competitive market shares. We plan to put 20% of our resources to the less developed cities for market integration after we are granted a national license, which will effectively lay the foundation for us in those cities.

 

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·We will seek to grow by improving our company structure. To optimize our resources and operations, we plan to improve our company structure so that 20% of our internet cafés will be large stores, each with 300 or more computers mainly focusing on movies, high-end games and entertainment; 50% of cafés will be medium stores with 150 to 300 computers and a few movie suites focusing on high-end games; 10% of cafés will be small stores in the developed cities to spread our reputation with 100 to 150 computers. In order to penetrate the less developed cities, we want to open 20% of our stores in those cities. Our mission is to set up internet cafés all over the PRC to become a real internet cafés chain and the industry leader, and we will start to implement these plans in the second half of 2014.

 

·We will seek to grow by location selection. Running internet cafés is a retail business. Internet cafés are located in highly populated areas so as to attract customers. Junlong’s internet cafés are located at busy and well attended areas such as industrial zones and business quarters. We kept conducting market research in Hunan, Hubei, and Beijing in 2013. As a result of this market research, we have identified the university areas in Sichuan and Chongqing, the residential areas and business quarters in Yunan and Guizhou as prime areas for the establishment of internet cafés. As such, our future expansion in the south-western region will focus on the establishment of internet cafes in these locations.

 

Use of Prepaid IC Cards

 

Our internet café members purchase prepaid IC cards which include stored value that is deducted based on time usage of a computer at our internet cafés. The cards are only sold at our cafés. We deduct from the stored value amount to reflect customer usage when the customers’ IC cards are inserted into the IC card slot on the computer. Revenues derived from the prepaid IC cards at the internet café are recognized when services are provided. Below is our IC card sample.

 

 

Outstanding customer balances on the IC cards are included in deferred revenue on the balance sheets. We do not charge any service fees that cause a decrease in customer balances.

 

The basic membership comes with the IC card and costs RMB 10 (approximately $1.52) on top of the initial credits deposited. Members receive a discount (e.g. RMB 50 (approximately $7.94) deposit gets RMB 60 (approximately $9.52) credit in the IC card). There is no expiration date for IC cards, but money deposited into the IC cards is not refundable.

 

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Software on the Computers

 

We have on average 250 computers in each location and a total of over 15,433 computers serving all 62 internet cafés. We install more than 1,000 online games on each of our computers. We also provide movies, music and online chatting software. We use Microsoft Word compatible software called “WPS,” which is a freeware provided by Kingsoft, a Chinese software company, so that we do not pay for the higher priced Microsoft Office license.

 

Third Party Gaming Cards, Snacks and Drinks

 

We also sell third party on-line gaming cards, snacks and drinks. The commission for the sale of gaming cards is generally 20% of the value of the cards. Concessions (snacks and drinks) are also sold to customers.

 

On January 27, 2014, we entered into a health products distribution agreement (the “Distribution Agreement”) with Beijing Eastern Union Medical Biotechnology, Ltd. and its subsidiary Ningxia Eastern Outai Medicine, Ltd. (collectively, “Eastern Union”) to distribute and sell Eastern Union’s Yiyou Series of nutriceutical products including melatonin tablets, Vitamin B tablets, calcium and zinc chewable tablets and multi-vitamin tablets (the “Products”). Pursuant to the agreement, the Company will purchase the Products on consignment and sell them to customers on the non-medical entity market in Guangdong Province, China, including the Company’s 62 internet cafés in Shenzhen, China. The agreement is valid from January 27, 2014 to January 30, 2015. The Company has the priority to renew the agreement upon termination.

 

New products or services

 

We are considering opening more “luxury” cafés in the future to meet the needs of high income groups. This strategy is only in the planning stage. Further, although this is potentially a very interesting marketing and branding tool, we do not expect these locations to significantly increase our overall revenues.

 

Our Customers

 

Our customers are individuals who come into the location to surf the internet and/or play online games with their friends locally and remotely with individuals around the world.

 

Internet café users are mainly young males with low incomes, mainly migrant workers. At our cafés, migrant workers are provided a convenient channel at low cost to communicate with their families and friends. For example, VOIP (Voice over IP) service at the café is much cheaper than any other telecommunications method. Low income earners can arrange a time to chat online with their friends and families in their home cities.

 

We estimate that at our internet café approximately 50% of computer time is spent on gaming, 30% for other entertainment (e.g. online chatting, online movies, or online music); and 20% for other purposes (e.g. work).

 

In the last few years there has been a decrease in the number of internet café users as a result of increased availability of internet connections at home (see: http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_4aff94ef01007zei.html). However, we believe that we will be able to maintain organic growth by providing quality services to our core customers. Even if someone has internet access in their home or dormitory, these locations do not provide the atmosphere and services provided by internet cafés. For example, if a computer is set up in the limited space of a dormitory, an additional internet connection would need to be purchased. A computer suitable for online gaming costs RMB 5,000 (approximately $760.47) or more. The monthly rent for an ADSL connection costs an additional RMB 100 (approximately $15.21) and even this may not be good enough for some online games such as WOW. In these types of games, there is a very important play mode called RAID, where, for example, 40 people are needed on a team to kill some monster in the dungeon. This requires all players to have very stable internet connections. A typical low-end computer and ADSL connection would suffer significant lags and cause performance issues. Internet cafés, on the other hand, can provide high speed computers and internet connections at much lower cost to the players.

 

In the year of 2014 we plan to open internet cafés around university areas in the first-class provinces and cities. Students spend more time in internet cafés because their time is very flexible. We believe that major users of internet cafés in the future will be young game players.

 

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Competition

 

The following describes some of our local, regional and national competitors.

 

Local Competitors in Shenzhen

 

·Shenzhen Bian Internet Co. Ltd. Although the company entered into the internet café industry in 2003, its current structure was founded on February 22, 2007 and obtained its regional internet café chain license in 2007. The company operates mostly as a franchise model with 30 registered café, only 3 of which are directly owned by the company. Each café has 80-150 computers. It also has a few large cafés with more than 200 computers. The estimated total number of computers owned by the company is 4,500. There is a significant turnover in franchise ownership with around one third of the franchise cafés transferring their licenses to other internet café owners.

 

·Quansu Internet Café Chain Company. Quansu was founded in 1998 as a subsidiary investment project of the Shenzhen Commercial Bank Investment Co. Ltd. The company owns 37 cafés, 8 of which are directly owned and 27 of which are franchises. Each café has 80-150 computers. The total number of computers is approximately 6,000. The cafés are located in Baoan District, Futian District and Luohu District. In May 2009, Quansu switched its major business towards its internet cable connection business and public telephone business.

 

National Competitors

 

Currently there are ten national internet café chains:

 

·Zhongqing Network Home Co., Ltd.
·Beijing Cultural Development Co., Ltd.
·China Digital Library Co., Ltd.
·Yalian Telecommunication Network Co., Ltd.
·China Heritage Information Center
·Capital Networks Limited
·Great Wall Broadband Network Service Co., Ltd.
·China United Telecommunications Co., Ltd. (China Unicom)
·CLP Chinese Tong Communication Co., Ltd.
·Reid Investment Holding Company

 

The ten national chains generally have strong financial support. However, to our knowledge these chains have not been successful in expanding their operations.

  

Intellectual Property

 

Trademark

 

Junlong owns the trademark Junlong, as specified in the Registration Certificate No. 4723040 issued by the Trademark Office under the State Administration of Industry and Commerce of the PRC. The registration is valid from January 28, 2009 to January 27, 2019.

 

Domain Name

 

We own and currently utilize the domain name, www.cncicc.com.

 

Software

 

The main piece of intellectual property for Junlong is the SAFLASH software. This software, developed on a Microsoft Windows platform, increases internet connection stability. Its automatic flow control prevents users from being disconnected when there is a disruption in internet traffic. The stability is a key requirement for online gamers.

 

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Although there are no patents or copyrights for this software, it is only used internally on our computer systems and is not available for download. We also entered into a confidentiality agreement with the IT manager Zhenfan Li whose team developed this software. Our competitive advantage lies in continually updating SAFLASH to assure internet connection stability.  We estimate the research and development costs associated with updating SAFLASH to be approximately RMB100,000 (approximately $ 15,870) per year.  This cost includes the salaries of software engineers and costs associated with testing any updates. The costs associated with research and development activities are borne by our customers in the form of increased prices.

 

Regulation

 

Because our VIE is located in the PRC, we are regulated by the national and local laws of the PRC.

 

In 2001, the PRC government imposed a minimum capital requirement of RMB 10 million (approximately $1.47 million) for regional café chains and RMB 50 million (approximately $7.35 million) for national café chains. On September 29, 2002, Ministry of Information Industry, Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of Culture and State Administration for Commerce and Industry issued “Regulations on the Administration of Business Sites of Internet Access Services.” The regulations require a license to operate internet cafés which may not be assigned or leased to any third parties. The regulations also have detailed provisions regarding internet cafes’ business operations and security control.

 

We have been in compliance of these regulations. In August 2004, we increased our registered capital to RMB 10 million (approximately $1.46 million). In 2005, Junlong obtained internet café licenses of operating internet café chain in Shenzhen from the local counterpart of Ministry of Culture.

 

The Ministry of Culture of China is in charge of regulating national internet café chains. To obtain a license to operate a national internet café chain, an applicant must, among other things, (i) have a minimum registered capital of RMB 50 million, (ii) own or control at least 30 internet cafés, which shall cover at least three provinces or municipalities under direct administration of the State Council, and (iii) have been in full compliance with administrative regulations with respect to internet cafés for at least one year before submitting the application. Other requirements include having appropriate computer and ancillary facilities, necessary and qualified personnel and sound internal policy. Application for a national internet café chain shall be first made to the provincial counterpart of the Ministry of Culture. After preliminary approval, the provincial authority will submit the application to the Ministry of Culture for final approval. In rendering its approval, the authorities consider such factors as the then existing number of the internet café chains.  We believe that obtaining a national license will provide many advantages to the Company including increasing brand awareness throughout China and increasing access to profitable markets throughout China.  Obtaining the national chain license will not have an impact on any other government regulations to which we are subject and there are currently no government regulations that negatively impact our operations. On the contrary, current government regulations promote the expansion of our operations by encouraging the growth of large-scale chain Internet Cafes. Pursuant to the Rules on Recognition and Management of Internet Café Chain Enterprises promulgated by the Ministry of Culture (http://www.ccnt.gov.cn/xxfb/zwxx/ggtz/200909/t20090917_73276.html), the PRC government encourages internet café chain enterprises to merge, acquire or control individual internet cafés and provides simplified and convenient procedures for change of Internet Culture Operation Permit. Additionally, the PRC government requires counterparts of Ministry of Culture at all levels to give priority to the development of internet café chain enterprises when making the plan on the total number of internet cafés.

 

In contrast, we are also aware that obtaining a national license may also negatively affect us in the future in that there is the possibility of future government regulation of Internet cafes in provinces outside of Guangdong Province, where we are located. Such additional regulations could affect our operations or cause our management standard to adapt to new regulatory environment and may consequently be a strain on our resources and abilities.

 

Although the Ministry of Culture suspended the issuance of new internet café licenses to individual operators in 2007, the government is encouraging presently licensed internet café chain companies to acquire and merge with smaller cafes and café chains. The government supports the growth of large internet café chains because regulation of the industry will become significantly easier with fewer large chains as opposed to hundreds of individually operated cafes. We do not view this suspension as an impediment to our plans to open new internet cafes and obtain a license to operate a national Internet café chain.

 

We are subject to PRC foreign currency regulations. The PRC government has controlled Renminbi reserves primarily through direct regulation of the conversion of Renminbi into other foreign currencies. Although foreign currencies, which are required for “current account” transactions, can be bought at authorized PRC banks, the proper procedural requirements prescribed by PRC law must be met. At the same time, PRC companies are also required to sell their foreign exchange earnings to authorized PRC banks, and the purchase of foreign currencies for capital account transactions still requires prior approval of the PRC government.

 

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Under current PRC laws and regulations, Foreign Invested Entities, or FIEs, may pay dividends only out of their accumulated after-tax profits, if any, determined in accordance with PRC accounting standards and regulations. In addition, FIEs in China are required to set aside at least 10% of their after-tax profit based on PRC accounting standards each year to their general reserves until the cumulative amount of such reserves reaches 50% of their registered capital. These reserves are not distributable as cash dividends. The Board of Directors of an FIE has the discretion to allocate a portion of the FIEs’ after-tax profits to staff welfare and bonus funds, which may not be distributed to equity owners except in the event of liquidation.

 

Our Employees

 

As of March 21, 2014, we had 560 full time employees. The following table sets forth the number of employees by function:

 

Function  Number of
Employees
 
Senior Management   64 
Accounting   4 
Staff employees   492 
Total   560 

 

As required by applicable PRC law, we have entered into employment contracts with most of our officers, managers and employees. We are working towards entering employment contracts with those employees who do not currently have employment contracts with us. We believe that we maintain a satisfactory working relationship with our employees, and we have not experienced any significant disputes or any difficulty in recruiting staff for our operations. 

  

Item 1A.Risk Factors.

 

An investment in our Common Stock involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider the risks described below, together with all of the other information included in this report, before making an investment decision. If any of the following risks actually occurs, our business, financial condition or results of operations could suffer. In that case, the trading price of our Common Stock could decline, and you may lose all or part of your investment.

 

Risks Related to Our Business

 

Our limited operating history makes evaluating our business and prospects difficult.

 

Our VIE, Junlong, was established in December 2003 and obtained the license to operate internet cafés in Shenzhen in 2005. Our limited operating history may not provide a meaningful basis for you to evaluate our business and prospects. Our business strategy has not been proven over time and we cannot be certain that we will be able to successfully expand our business.

 

Fluctuations in operating results or the failure of operating results to meet the expectations of public market analysts and investors may negatively impact the market price of our securities.  Operating results may fluctuate in the future due to a variety of factors that could affect revenues or expenses in any particular quarter.  Fluctuations in operating results could cause the value of our securities to decline.  Investors should not rely on comparisons of results of operations as an indication of future performance.  As a result of the factors listed below, it is possible that in future periods results of operations may be below the expectations of public market analysts and investors.  This could cause the market price of our securities to decline. Factors that may affect our quarterly results include:

 

  · vulnerability of our business to a general economic downturn in the PRC;

 

  · changes in the laws of the PRC that affect our operations;

 

  · competition from other similar service providers; and

 

  · our ability to obtain necessary government certifications and/or licenses to conduct our business.

 

We are dependent on our management team and the loss of any key member of that team could have a material adverse effect on our operations and financial condition.

 

We attribute our success to the leadership and contributions of our managing team comprising executive directors and key executives, in particular, Dishan Guo, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer.

 

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Our continued success is therefore dependent to a large extent on our ability to retain the services of these key management personnel. The loss of their services without timely and qualified replacement, will adversely affect our operations and hence, our revenue and profits.

 

We have limited internal controls due to our lack of sufficient personnel with an appropriate level of technical accounting knowledge, experience, and training in the application of GAAP.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2013, we lacked personnel with an appropriate level of technical accounting knowledge, experience, and training in the application of GAAP commensurate with our complexity and our financial accounting and reporting requirements. Due to this lack of qualified personnel, there is a reasonable possibility that material misstatements of the financial statements including disclosures will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.

 

We have not obtained social insurance benefits for all of our employees and could incur administrative fines and penalties that could materially affect our financial condition and reputation.

 

We have obtained social benefits coverage for employees who work at the headquarters of Junlong. For other employees, because of the high mobility of their work, they usually work on a probationary basis and will not enter into a long employment relationship with us. We are subject to administrative fines and penalties as a result of our failure to obtain social insurance for these employees. The amount of these fines and penalties, in the aggregate, may adversely affect our financial condition and our public image.

 

Tightened regulations on internet cafés may adversely affect our operations and revenues.

 

The PRC government has been tough on internet café regulations. In 2003, the PRC government imposed a minimum capital requirement of RMB 10 million (approximately $1.47 million) for regional café chains and RMB 50 million (approximately $7.32 million) for national café chains. On September 29, 2002, the State Council issued “Regulations on the Administration of Business Sites of Internet Access Services.” The regulations require a license to operate internet cafés which may not be assigned or leased to any third parties. The regulations also have detailed provisions regarding internet cafes’ business operations and security control. The number of internet cafés in China was reduced after these regulations went effective.

 

If the PRC government decided to impose more stringent regulations on internet cafés and their operations, our business may be adversely affected and our revenues may decrease as a result.

 

There may be reduced use of internet cafés with the increase in computer ownership and internet connections at home and any such reduction would negatively affect our financial performance.

 

With the rapid economic development and growing disposable income, computer ownership and internet connections at home will gradually increase as the price for computer hardware, software and internet access decreases. The increase in computer ownership and internet connections at home may result in decreased demand for our services. Such decrease in demand may adversely affect our business and our revenues may decrease as a result.

 

Negative media coverage of internet cafés may reduce the number of customers that visit our internet cafés and result in lower revenues.

 

In the last few years there have been several negative stories in the media about internet cafés. A fatal fire in Beijing's Lanjisu Internet café in June 2002 raised nationwide concern about the country’s burgeoning internet café business. In 2006, a report from the China National Children's Center, a government think-tank, said that 13 percent of the PRC's 18 million internet users under 18 were internet addicts. Responding to the problems associated with internet cafés, the PRC imposed more stringent laws and regulations on internet cafés. In 2007, fearful of soaring internet addiction and juvenile crime, the PRC banned the opening of new internet cafés for a year. Such negative media coverage may result in stricter government regulations and reduced number of customers.

 

Interruption or failure of our own information technology and communications systems or those of third-party service providers we rely upon could impair our ability to effectively provide our services, which could damage our reputation and harm our operating results.

 

Our ability to provide our services depends on the continuing operation of our information technology and communications systems. Any damage to or failure of our systems could interrupt our service. Service interruptions could reduce our revenues and profits, and damage our brand if our system is perceived to be unreliable. Our systems are vulnerable to damage or interruption as a result of terrorist attacks, wars, earthquakes, floods, fires, power loss, telecommunications failures, undetected errors or “bugs” in our software, and computer viruses.

 

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Our servers are vulnerable to break-ins, sabotage and vandalism. The occurrence of a natural disaster or a closure of an Internet data center by a third-party provider without adequate notice could result in lengthy service interruptions.

 

The steps we take to increase the reliability and redundancy of our systems are expensive, reduce our operating margin and may not be successful in reducing the frequency or duration of service interruptions.

 

Our business may be adversely affected by third-party software applications or practices that interfere with our receipt of information from, or provision of information to, our customers, which may impair our customers’ experience.

 

Our business may be adversely affected by third-party malicious or unintentional software applications that make changes to our computers and interfere with our services. These software applications may be difficult or impossible to remove or disable, may reinstall themselves and may circumvent other applications’ efforts to block or remove them. The ability to provide a superior user experience is critical to our success. If we are unable to successfully combat third-party software applications that interfere with our products and services, our reputation may be harmed.

 

The successful operation of our business depends upon the performance and reliability of the Internet infrastructure and fixed telecommunications networks in China.

 

Our business depends on the performance and reliability of the Internet infrastructure in China. Almost all access to the Internet is maintained through state-owned telecommunication operators under the administrative control and regulatory supervision of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (or its predecessor, the Ministry of Information Industry, before its formal establishment in 2008), or the MIIT. In addition, the national networks in China are connected to the Internet through international gateways controlled by the PRC government. These international gateways are the only channels through which a domestic user can connect to the Internet. We cannot assure you that a more sophisticated Internet infrastructure will be developed in China. We may not have access to alternative networks in the event of disruptions, failures or other problems with China’s Internet infrastructure. In addition, the Internet infrastructure in China may not support the demands associated with continued growth in Internet usage.

 

Any unscheduled service interruption could damage our reputation and result in a decrease in our revenues. Furthermore, if the prices that we pay for telecommunications and Internet services rise significantly, our gross margins could be adversely affected.

 

Concerns about the security of electronic commerce transactions and confidentiality of information on the Internet may reduce use of our internet cafes and impede our growth.

 

A significant barrier to electronic commerce and communications over the Internet in general has been a public concern over security and privacy, including the transmission of confidential information. If these concerns are not adequately addressed, they may inhibit the growth of the Internet and other online services generally, especially as a means of conducting commercial transactions. If a well-publicized Internet breach of security were to occur, general Internet usage could decline, which could cause our operations to be adversely affected.

 

Regulation and censorship of information disseminated over the Internet in China may adversely affect our business.

 

The PRC government has adopted regulations governing Internet access and the distribution of news and other information over the Internet. Under these regulations, Internet content providers and Internet publishers are prohibited from posting or displaying over the Internet content that, among other things, violates PRC laws and regulations, impairs the national dignity of China, or is reactionary, obscene, superstitious, fraudulent or defamatory. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in the revocation of licenses to provide Internet content and other licenses and the closure of the concerned websites.

 

The Ministry of Public Security has the authority to order any local Internet service provider to block any Internet website at its sole discretion. From time to time, the Ministry of Public Security has stopped the dissemination over the Internet of information which it believes to be socially destabilizing. The State Secrecy Bureau is also authorized to block any website it deems to be leaking state secrets or failing to meet the relevant regulations relating to the protection of State secrets in the dissemination of online information.

 

Such regulation and censorship could lead to a decrease in our customers’ interest in utilizing our internet cafes which would cause our operations to be adversely affected.

 

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Intensified government regulation of Internet cafes could cause our operations to be adversely affected.

 

The PRC government has tightened its regulation of Internet cafes in recent years. In particular, a large number of unlicensed Internet cafes have been closed. In addition, the PRC government has imposed higher capital and facility requirements for the establishment of Internet cafes. Furthermore, the PRC government’s policy, which encourages the development of a limited number of national and regional Internet cafe chains and discourages the establishment of independent Internet cafes, may slow down the growth of Internet cafes. In June 2002, the Ministry of Culture, together with other government authorities, issued a joint notice, and in February 2004, the State Administration for Industry and Commerce issued another notice, suspending the issuance of new Internet cafe licenses. In May 2007, the State Administration for Industry and Commerce reiterated its position not to register any new Internet cafes in 2007. In 2008 and 2009, the Ministry of Culture, the State Administration for Industry and Commerce and other relevant government authorities, individually or jointly, issued several notices that provide various ways to strengthen the regulation of Internet cafes, including investigating and punishing Internet cafes that accept minors, cracking down on Internet cafes without sufficient and valid licenses, limiting the total number of Internet cafes and approving Internet cafes within the planning made by relevant authorities, screening unlawful and adverse games and websites, and improving the coordination of regulation over Internet cafes and online games. Such intensified government regulation of Internet cafes and any additional government regulation that may arise in the future could adversely affect our operations by limiting the services currently provided by our cafes, which in turn could decrease our customer base or have similar negative effect on our operations.

 

If we fail to successfully update our computer hardware, software, and systems to customer requirements or emerging industry standards, our business, prospects and financial results may be materially and adversely affected.

 

To remain competitive, we must continue to update the computer hardware, software and systems in our internet cafes. The computer industry is characterized by rapid technological evolution, changes in user requirements and preferences, frequent introductions of new products and services embodying new technologies and the emergence of new industry standards and practices that could render our existing proprietary technologies and systems obsolete. If we are unable to adapt in a cost-effective and timely manner in response to changing market conditions or customer requirements, whether for technical, legal, financial or other reasons, our business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations would be materially adversely affected.

 

We may be unable to adequately safeguard our intellectual property or we may face claims that may be costly to resolve or that limit our ability to use such intellectual property in the future.

 

Our business is reliant on our intellectual property. Our software SAFLASH is the result of our research and development efforts, which we believe to be proprietary and unique. However, we are unable to assure you that third parties will not assert infringement claims against us in respect of our intellectual property or that such claims will not be successful. It may be difficult for us to establish or protect our intellectual property against such third parties and we could incur substantial costs and diversion of management resources in defending any claims relating to proprietary rights. If any party succeeds in asserting a claim against us relating to the disputed intellectual property, we may need to obtain licenses to continue to use the same. We cannot assure you that we will be able to obtain these licenses on commercially reasonable terms, if at all. The failure to obtain the necessary licenses or other rights could cause our business results to suffer.

 

Further, we rely upon a combination of trade secrets, non-disclosure and other contractual agreements with our employees as well as limitation of access to and distribution of our intellectual property in our efforts to protect intellectual property. However, our efforts in this regard may be inadequate to deter misappropriation of our proprietary information or we may be unable to detect unauthorized use and take appropriate steps to enforce our rights. Policing unauthorized use of our intellectual property is difficult and there can be no assurance that the steps taken by us will prevent misappropriation of our intellectual property.

 

Where litigation is necessary to safeguard our intellectual property, or to determine the validity and scope of the proprietary rights of others, this could result in substantial costs and diversion of our resources and could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, operating results or future prospects.

 

We may not have sufficient insurance coverage and an interruption of our business or loss of a significant amount of property could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and operations.

 

We currently do not maintain any insurance policies against loss of key personnel and business interruption as well as product liability claims. If such events were to occur, our business, financial performance and financial position may be materially and adversely affected.

 

Inability to maintain our competitiveness would adversely affect our financial performance.

 

We operate in a competitive environment and face competition from existing competitors and new market entrants. Some of these existing competitors, especially the national chains of internet cafés have more resources than us and may provide better services to customers.

 

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There is no assurance that we will be able to compete successfully in the future. Any failure by us to remain competitive would adversely affect our financial performance.

 

We may be adversely affected by a significant or prolonged economic downturn in the level of consumer spending in the industries and markets served by our customers.

 

We rely on the spending of our customers in our cafés for our revenues, which may in turn depend on the customers’ level of disposable income, perceived future earning capabilities and willingness to spend. Any significant or prolonged decline of the PRC economy or economy of such markets served by our customers will affect consumers’ disposable income and consumer spending in these markets, and lead to a decrease in demand for consumer products.

 

To the extent that such decrease in demand for consumer products translates into a decline in the demand for internet café services, our performance will be adversely affected.

 

Revocation of the license for operating internet café chain will adversely affect our business.

 

We hold a license for operating a regional internet café chain in Shenzhen and each of our internet cafés obtains a license for the internet access services. These licenses are currently valid, and will continue to be valid within the term of the corresponding business licenses. These licenses do not need to be renewed unless there is change of information thereon. But the competent authorities are entitled to examine and reevaluate our internet cafés any time upon their initiatives or following orders of the higher-level authorities, and we must comply with the then prevailing standards and regulations which may change from time to time.  Failure to comply with these changing standards and regulations could result in our licenses being revoked or suspended, which could have a material adverse effect on our operations.  Furthermore, if escalating compliance costs associated with governmental standards and regulations restrict or prohibit any part of our operations, it may adversely affect our operations and profitability.

 

We may be unable to effectively manage our expansion.

 

We have identified several growth plans. These expansion plans may strain our financial resources. In addition, any significant growth into new markets may require an expansion of our employee base for managerial, operational, financial, and other purposes.  During any growth, we may face problems related to our operational and financial systems and controls.  We would also need to continue to expand, train and manage our employee base.  Continued future growth will impose significant added responsibilities upon the members of management to identify, recruit, maintain, integrate, and motivate new employees.

 

If we are unable to successfully manage our expansion, we may encounter operational and financial difficulties which would in turn adversely affect our business and financial results.

 

We may require additional funding for our growth plans, and such funding may result in a dilution of your investment.

 

We attempted to estimate our funding requirements in order to implement our growth plans.

 

If the costs of implementing such plans should exceed these estimates significantly or if we come across opportunities to grow through expansion plans which cannot be predicted at this time, and our funds generated from our operations prove insufficient for such purposes, we may need to raise additional funds to meet these funding requirements.

 

These additional funds may be raised by issuing equity or debt securities or by borrowing from banks or other resources. We cannot assure you that we will be able to obtain any additional financing on terms that are acceptable to us, or at all. If we fail to obtain additional financing on terms that are acceptable to us, we will not be able to implement such plans fully. Such financing even if obtained, may be accompanied by conditions that limit our ability to pay dividends or require us to seek lenders’ consent for payment of dividends, or restrict our freedom to operate our business by requiring lender’s consent for certain corporate actions.

 

Further, if we raise additional funds by way of a rights offering or through the issuance of new shares, any shareholders who are unable or unwilling to participate in such an additional round of fund raising may suffer dilution in their investment.

 

Our strategy to acquire companies may result in unsuitable acquisitions or failure to successfully integrate acquired companies, which could lead to reduced profitability.

 

We intend to expand our business through acquisitions of companies or operations similar to our own.  We may be unsuccessful in identifying suitable acquisition candidates, or may be unable to consummate a desired acquisition.  To the extent any future acquisitions are completed, we may be unsuccessful in integrating acquired companies or their operations, or if integration is more difficult than anticipated, we may experience disruptions that could have a material adverse impact on future profitability.  Some of the risks that may affect our ability to integrate, or realize any anticipated benefits from, acquisitions include:

 

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·unexpected losses of key employees or customer of the acquired company;
·difficulties integrating the acquired company's standards, processes, procedures and controls;
·difficulties hiring additional management and other critical personnel;
·difficulties increasing the scope, geographic diversity and complexity of our operations;
·difficulties consolidating facilities, transferring processes and know-how;
·difficulties reducing costs of the acquired company's business; and
·diversion of management's attention from our management.

 

We may be exposed to potential risks relating to our internal controls over financial reporting.

 

The Company’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over our financial reporting as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act. The Company’s management is also required to assess and report on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting in accordance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (“Section 404”).   Internal control over financial reporting is a process to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of the Company’s financial reporting for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Internal control over financial reporting includes policies and procedures that: (i) pertain to maintaining records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the Company’s transactions; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary for preparation of the Company’s financial statements and that receipts and expenditures of company assets are made in accordance with management authorization; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance that unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of company assets that could have a material effect on our financial statements would be prevented or detected on a timely basis.

 

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies and procedures may deteriorate.

 

Our holding company structure may limit the payment of dividends.

 

We have no direct business operations, other than our ownership of our subsidiaries and contractual relationship with Junlong. Should we decide in the future to pay dividends, as a holding company, our ability to pay dividends and meet other obligations depends upon the receipt of dividends or other payments from our operating subsidiaries and other holdings and investments. In addition, our operating subsidiaries, from time to time, may be subject to restrictions on their ability to make distributions to us, including as a result of restrictive covenants in loan agreements, restrictions on the conversion of local currency into U.S. dollars or other hard currency and other regulatory restrictions as discussed below. If future dividends are paid in RMB, fluctuations in the exchange rate for the conversion of RMB into U.S. dollars may reduce the amount received by U.S. stockholders upon conversion of the dividend payment into U.S. dollars. Further, dividends paid to non-PRC stockholders may be subject to a 10% withholding, as further discussed in a later section. Under the EIT Law, we may be classified as a ‘resident enterprise’ of the PRC. Such classification will likely result in unfavorable tax consequences to us and our non-PRC shareholders.”

 

Relevant PRC statutory laws and regulation permit payments of dividends by the Company’s subsidiaries in the PRC only out of their accumulated profits, if any, as determined in accordance with the PRC accounting standards and regulations.

 

Our subsidiary in the PRC is also required to set aside a portion of its after tax profits according to PRC accounting standards and regulations to fund certain reserve funds. Currently, our subsidiary in the PRC is the only sources of revenues or investment holdings for the payment of dividends. If it does not accumulate sufficient profits under PRC accounting standards and regulations to first fund certain reserve funds as required by PRC accounting standards, we will be unable to pay any dividends.

 

As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, $718,744 was appropriated from retained earnings and set aside for the statutory reserve by the Company’s subsidiaries in the PRC. As a result of these PRC laws and regulations, the Company’s subsidiaries in the PRC are restricted in their ability to transfer a portion of their net assets to either in the form of dividends, loans or advances, which consisted of paid-up capital and statutory reserves, amounting to $2,085,967 as of December 31, 2013 and 2012.

 

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Risks Relating to Our Commercial Relationship with Junlong

 

All of our revenues are generated through our VIE, and we rely on payments made by our VIE to Zhonghefangda, our subsidiary, pursuant to contractual arrangements to transfer any such revenues to Zhonghefangda. Any restriction on such payments and any increase in the amount of PRC taxes applicable to such payments may materially and adversely affect our business and our ability to pay dividends to our shareholders.

 

We conduct substantially all of our operations through Junlong, our VIE, which generates all of our revenues. As Junlong is not owned by our subsidiary, it is not able to make dividend payments to our subsidiary. Instead, Zhonghefangda, our subsidiary in China, entered into a number of contracts with Junlong, including a Management and Consulting Services Agreement, an Equity Pledge Agreement, an Option Agreement and a Voting Rights Proxy Agreement, pursuant to which Junlong pays Zhonghefangda for certain services that Zhonghefangda provides to Junlong. However, depending on the nature of services provided, certain of these payments are subject to PRC taxes at different rates, including business taxes and VATs, which effectively reduce the amount that Zhonghefangda receives from Junlong. We cannot assure you that the PRC government will not impose restrictions on such payments or change the tax rates applicable to such payments. Any such restrictions on such payment or increases in the applicable tax rates may materially and adversely affect our ability to receive payments from Junlong or the amount of such payments, and may in turn materially and adversely affect our business, our net income and our ability to pay dividends to our shareholders.

 

Dishan Guo, Jinzhou Zeng, and Xiaofen Wang’s association with Junlong could pose a conflict of interest which may result in Junlong decisions that are adverse to our business.

 

Dishan Guo, Jinzhou Zeng and Xiaofen Wang, who hold controlling interest in Classic Bond are also controlling shareholders of our VIE. Conflicts of interests between their dual roles as owners of both Junlong and our company may arise. We cannot assure you that when conflicts of interest arise, any or all of these individuals will act in the best interests of our company or that any conflict of interest will be resolved in our favor. In addition, these individuals may breach or cause Junlong to breach or refuse to renew the existing contractual arrangements, which will have a material adverse effect on our ability to effectively control Junlong and receive economic benefits from it. If we cannot resolve any conflicts of interest or disputes between us and the beneficial owners of Junlong, we would have to rely on legal proceedings, the outcome of which is uncertain and which could be disruptive to our business.

 

Messrs Guo, Zeng and Wang do not have a formalized dispute resolution agreement. However, it is anticipated that parties will resolve any conflict through mutual consultation and negotiations as is typical in China. Should such conflict endure, the parties will subject their dispute to be adjudicated before a court of competent jurisdiction in China. The Company does not have a policy pursuant to which its directors, such as Messrs. Guo, Zeng and Wang must resolve any conflict of interest that arise as a result of their ownership interests in or management of other companies, such as Classic Bond.

 

If Junlong or the VIE Shareholders violate our contractual arrangements with it, our business could be disrupted and we may have to resort to litigation to enforce our rights which may be time consuming and expensive.

 

Our operations are currently dependent upon our commercial relationship with Junlong. If Junlong or their shareholders are unwilling or unable to perform their obligations under our commercial arrangements with them, including payment of revenues under the Management and Consulting Service Agreement, we will not be able to conduct our operations in the manner currently planned.

 

If the PRC government determines that the agreements establishing the structure for operating our China business do not comply with applicable PRC laws, rules and regulations, we could be subject to severe penalties including being prohibited from continuing our operations in the PRC.

 

On August 8, 2006, six PRC regulatory agencies, including Ministry of Commerce (the “MOFCOM ”), the China Securities Regulatory Commission (the “ CSRC ”), the State Asset Supervision and Administration Commission (the “ SASAC ”), the State Administration of Taxation (the “SAT ”), the State Administration for Industry and Commerce (the “ SAIC ”) and the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (the “ SAFE ”), jointly adopted the Regulations on Mergers and Acquisitions of Domestic Enterprises by Foreign Investors, or the M&A Rule (the “ M&A Rule ”), which became effective on September 8, 2006. This new regulation, among other things, governs the approval process by which a PRC company may participate in an acquisition of assets or equity interests. In the opinion of our PRC counsel, China Commercial Law Firm, this approval process was not required in our case because we have not acquired either the equity or assets of a company located in the PRC, and that the VIE agreements do not constitute such an acquisition. If the PRC government were to take a contrary view, we might be subject to fines or other enforcement action, and might be forced to amend or terminate our contractual arrangements with Junlong, which could have an adverse effect on our business.

 

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Uncertainties in the PRC legal system may impede our ability to enforce the commercial agreements that we have entered into with Junlong or any arbitral award thereunder and any inability to enforce these agreements could materially and adversely affect our business and operation.

 

While disputes under the Consulting Agreement with Junlong are subject to binding arbitration before the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission, or CIETAC, in accordance with CIETAC Arbitration Rules, the agreements are governed by PRC law and an arbitration award may be challenged in accordance with PRC law. For example, a claim that the enforcement of an award in our favor will be detrimental to the public interest, or that an issue does not fall within the scope of the arbitration would require us to engage in administrative and judicial proceedings to defend an award. PRC legal system is a civil law system based on written statutes and unlike common law systems, it is a system in which decided legal cases have little value as precedent. As a result, PRC administrative and judicial authorities have significant discretion in interpreting and implementing statutory and contractual terms, and it may be more difficult to evaluate the outcome of administrative and judicial proceedings and the level of legal protection available than in more developed legal systems. These uncertainties may impede our ability to enforce the terms of the Consulting Agreement and the other contracts that we may enter into with Junlong. Any inability to enforce the Consulting Agreement or an award thereunder could materially and adversely affect our business and operation.

 

Our arrangements with Junlong and the VIE Shareholders may be subject to a transfer pricing adjustment by the PRC tax authorities which could have an adverse effect on our income and expenses.

 

We could face material and adverse tax consequences if the PRC tax authorities determine that our contracts with Junlong and the VIE Shareholders were not entered into based on arm’s length negotiations. If the PRC tax authorities determine that these contracts were not entered into on an arm’s length basis, they may adjust our income and expenses for PRC tax purposes in the form of a transfer pricing adjustment. Such an adjustment may require that we pay additional PRC taxes plus applicable penalties and interest, if any.

 

Risks Related to Doing Business in the PRC

 

New labor law in the PRC may adversely affect our results of operations.

 

On June 29, 2007, the National People’s Congress promulgated the Labor Contract Law of PRC, or the Labor Law, which became effective as of January 1, 2008. On September 18, 2008, the PRC State Council issued the PRC Labor Contract Law Implementation Rules, which became effective as of the date of issuance. The Labor Law and its implementation rules are intended to give employees long-term job security by, among other things, requiring employers to enter into written contracts with their employees and restricting the use of temporary workers. The Labor Law and its implementation rules impose greater liabilities on employers, require certain terminations to be based upon seniority rather than merit and significantly affect the cost of an employer’s decision to reduce its workforce. Employment contracts lawfully entered into prior to the implementation of the Labor Law and continuing after the date of its implementation remain legally binding and the parties to such contracts are required to continue to perform their respective obligations thereunder. However, employment relationships established prior to the implementation of the Labor Law without a written employment agreement were required to be memorialized by a written employment agreement that satisfies the requirements of the Labor Law within one month after it became effective on January 1, 2008. In the event we decide to significantly change or decrease our workforce, the New Labor Contract Law could adversely affect our ability to enact such changes in a manner that is most advantageous to our business or in a timely and cost effective manner, thus materially and adversely affecting our financial condition and results of operations.

 

We may be exposed to liabilities under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Chinese anti-corruption law, and any determination that we violated such laws could hurt our business.

 

We are subject to the Foreign Corrupt Practice Act, or FCPA, and other laws that prohibit improper payments or offers of payments to foreign governments and their officials and political parties by U.S. persons and issuers as defined by the statute for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business. We are also subject to Chinese anti-corruption laws, which strictly prohibit bribery. We have operations, agreements with third parties and make sales in the PRC, which may experience corruption. Our activities in the PRC create the risk of unauthorized payments or offers of payments by one of the employees, consultants, sales agents or distributors of our Company, even though these parties are not always subject to our control. It is our policy to implement safeguards to discourage these practices by our employees. However, our existing safeguards and any future improvements may prove to be less than effective, and our employees, consultants, sales agents or distributors may engage in conduct for which we might be held responsible. Violations of the FCPA or Chinese anti-corruption law may result in severe criminal or civil sanctions, and we may be subject to other liabilities, which could negatively affect our business, operating results and financial condition. In addition, the United States government may seek to hold us liable for successor liability FCPA violations committed by companies in which we invest or that we acquire.

 

Changes in PRC political or economic situation could harm us and our operating results.

 

Some of the changes in PRC political or economic situation that could harm us and our operating results are the:

 

level of government involvement in the economy;

 

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control of foreign exchange;
methods of allocating resources;
balance of payments position;

 

international trade restrictions; and
international conflict.

 

The PRC economy differs from the economies of most countries belonging to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, or OECD, in many ways. For example, state-owned enterprises still constitute a large portion of the PRC economy and weak corporate governance and a lack of flexible currency exchange policy still prevail in the PRC. 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 PRC economy was 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 PRC 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 legal protections afforded to foreign invested enterprises in the PRC. 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 investors, 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 the PRC 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 investors to effect service of process in the U.S., or to enforce a judgment obtained in the U.S. against our PRC operations and our controlled VIE.

 

The PRC government exerts substantial influence over the manner in which we must conduct our business activities.

 

The PRC only recently has permitted provincial and local economic autonomy and private economic activities. The PRC government has exercised and continues to exercise substantial control over virtually every sector of the PRC economy through regulation and state ownership. Our ability to operate in the PRC may be harmed by changes in its laws and regulations, including those relating to taxation, import and export tariffs, environmental regulations, land use rights, property and other matters. We believe that our operations in the PRC are in material compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements. However, the central or local governments of the jurisdictions in which we operate may impose new, stricter regulations or interpretations of existing regulations that would require additional expenditures and efforts on our part to ensure our compliance with such regulations or interpretations.

 

Accordingly, government actions in the future, including any decision not to continue to support recent economic reforms and to return to a more centrally planned economy or regional or local variations in the implementation of economic policies, could have a significant effect on economic conditions in the PRC or particular regions thereof, and could require us to divest ourselves of any interest we then hold in PRC properties or joint ventures.

 

Future inflation in the PRC may inhibit our ability to conduct business in the PRC.

 

In recent years, the PRC economy has experienced periods of rapid expansion and highly fluctuating rates of inflation. During the past ten years, the rate of inflation in the PRC has been as high as 20.7% and as low as   -2.2%. These factors have led to the adoption by the PRC government, from time to time, of various corrective measures designed to restrict the availability of credit or regulate growth and contain inflation. High inflation may in the future cause the PRC government to impose controls on credit and/or prices, or to take other action, which could inhibit economic activity in the PRC, and thereby harm the market for our products and our company.

 

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 the PRC or to make dividend or other payments in U.S. dollars. Current significant currency exchange restrictions include the restriction that foreign-invested enterprises may only buy, sell or remit foreign currencies after providing valid commercial documents, at those banks in the PRC 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 the PRC, and companies are required to open and maintain separate foreign exchange accounts for capital account items. We cannot be certain that the PRC regulatory authorities will not impose more stringent restrictions on the convertibility of the Renminbi.

 

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Failure to comply with PRC regulations relating to the establishment of offshore special purpose companies by PRC residents may subject our PRC resident stockholders to personal liability, limit our ability to acquire PRC companies or to inject capital into our PRC controlled VIEs, limit our PRC controlled VIEs’ ability to distribute profits to us or otherwise materially adversely affect us.

 

On October 21, 2005, the State Administration for Foreign Exchange of the PRC (“SAFE”) issued a Circular on Relevant Issues Concerning Foreign Exchange Administration on the Financing and Return Investment by Chinese Domestic Residents through Overseas Special Purpose Companies (“Circular 75”), which became effective on November 1, 2005.  Circular 75 and its relevant implementing rules issued thereafter regulate the foreign exchange matters in relation to the use of a “special purpose vehicle” by PRC residents to seek offshore equity financing and conduct “round trip investment” in China.  Under Circular 75, a ‘special purpose vehicle” or ‘SPV” refers to an offshore entity established or controlled, directly or indirectly, by PRC residents or PRC entities for the purpose of seeking offshore equity financing using assets or interests owned by such PRC residents or PRC entities in onshore companies, while “round trip investment” refers to the direct investment in China by PRC residents through the “SPV”, including without limitation establishing foreign invested enterprises and using such foreign invested enterprises to purchase or control (by way of contractual arrangements) onshore assets.  Pursuant to Circular 75, (i) a PRC resident shall register with a local branch of the SAFE before he or she establishes or controls an overseas SPV, for the purpose of overseas equity financing (including convertible debt financing); (ii) when a PRC resident contributes the assets of or his or her equity interests in a domestic enterprise to an SPV, or engages in overseas financing after contributing assets or equity interests to an SPV, such PRC resident must register his or her interest in the SPV and any subsequent changes in such interest with a local branch of the SAFE; and (iii) when the SPV undergoes a material change outside of China, such as a change in share capital or merger or acquisition, the PRC resident shall, within 30 days from the occurrence of the event that triggers the change, register such change with a local branch of the SAFE.  In addition, the PRC subsidiary of the offshore SPV are prohibited from distributing their profits and proceeds from any reduction in capital, share transfer or liquidation to their offshore special purpose vehicle parent companies if the SPV shareholders who are PRC residents have not completed foreign exchange registration pursuant to Circular 75.  If any PRC resident stockholder of a SPV fails to make the required SAFE registration and amended registration, the onshore PRC subsidiaries of that offshore company may be prohibited from distributing their profits and the proceeds from any reduction in capital, share transfer or liquidation to the offshore entity.  Failure to comply with the SAFE registration and amendment requirements described above could result in liability under PRC laws for evasion of applicable foreign exchange restrictions.

 

Our current shareholders, who are PRC residents as defined in Circular 75, (the “PRC Shareholders”) have not completed the necessary registrations as required under Circular 75.  We have already asked our PRC Shareholders to make up the necessary applications and registrations as required under Circular 75 and related regulations, and our PRC Shareholders have agreed to do so immediately. However, we cannot assure you that our PRC Shareholders will be able to make up the necessary approval and registration procedures required by the Circular 75 and related regulations.  Failure by the PRC Shareholders to register as required with the relevant local branch of SAFE could subject them to fines and legal sanctions and may also limit our ability to contribute additional capital into or provide loans to (including using the proceeds from this offering) our PRC subsidiary, limit our PRC subsidiary’s ability to pay dividends or otherwise distribute profits to us, or otherwise adversely affect us.

 

The approval of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, or the CSRC, may be required in connection with this offering under PRC regulations. The regulation also establishes more complex procedures for acquisitions conducted by foreign investors that could make it more difficult for us to grow through acquisitions.

 

On August 8, 2006, six PRC regulatory agencies, including the CSRC, promulgated the Regulation on Mergers and Acquisitions of Domestic Companies by Foreign Investors, which became effective on September 8, 2006 (the “M&A Rules”). The M&A Rules requires offshore special purpose vehicles that are controlled by PRC companies or residents and that have been formed for the purpose of seeking a public listing on an overseas stock exchange through acquisitions of PRC domestic companies or assets to obtain CSRC approval prior to publicly listing their securities on an overseas stock exchange. On September 21, 2006, the CSRC published a notice on its website specifying the documents and materials that special purpose vehicles are required to submit when seeking CSRC approval for their listings outside of China. The interpretation and application of the M&A Rules remain unclear, and this offering may ultimately require approval from the CSRC, and if it does, it is uncertain how long it will take us to obtain the approval. If CSRC approval is required for this offering, our failure to obtain or delay in obtaining the CSRC approval for this offering would subject us to sanctions imposed by the CSRC and other PRC regulatory agencies, which could include fines and penalties on our operations in China, restrictions or limitations on our ability to pay dividends outside of China, and other forms of sanctions that may materially and adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. The CSRC or other PRC regulatory agencies may also take actions requiring us, or making it advisable for us, to halt this offering before settlement and delivery of the offering.

 

Our PRC counsel, China Commercial Law Firm, has advised us that, based on their understanding of the current PRC laws, regulations and rules and the procedures announced on September 21, 2006, because (i) we established our PRC subsidiary by means of direct investment other than by merger or acquisition of the equity or assets of Junlong, and (ii) our VIE between our PRC subsidiary and Junlong does not constitute the acquisition of our PRC subsidiary, we are not required to apply with the CSRC for the approval of the listing and offering on the OTCBB market.

 

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The M&A Rules also established additional procedures and requirements that are expected to make merger and acquisition activities in China by foreign investors more time-consuming and complex, including requirements in some instances that the MOFCOM be notified in advance of any change-of-control transaction in which a foreign investor takes control of a PRC domestic enterprise, or that the approval from the MOFCOM be obtained in circumstances where overseas companies established or controlled by PRC enterprises or residents acquire affiliated domestic companies. We may grow our business in part by acquiring other companies operating in our industry. Complying with the requirements of the M&A Rules to complete such transactions could be time-consuming, and any required approval processes, including approval from Ministry of Commerce, may delay or inhibit our ability to complete such transactions, which could affect our ability to expand our business or maintain our market share.

 

The M&A Rules, along with foreign exchange regulations discussed in the above subsection, will be interpreted or implemented by the relevant government authorities in connection with our future offshore financings or acquisitions, and we cannot predict how they will affect our business development strategy.

 

Under the EIT Law, we may be classified as a “resident enterprise” of China. Such classification will likely result in unfavorable tax consequences to us and our non-PRC shareholders.

 

Under the new PRC Enterprise Income Tax Law, or the EIT Law, and its implementing rules, both of which became effective on January 1, 2008, an enterprise established outside of the PRC with “de facto management bodies” within the PRC is considered a “resident enterprise,” meaning that it can be treated in a manner similar to a PRC enterprise for enterprise income tax purposes. The implementing rules of the EIT Law define de facto management as “substantial and overall management and control over the production and operations, personnel, accounting, and properties” of the enterprise.

 

On April 22, 2009, the State Administration of Taxation issued the Notice Concerning Relevant Issues Regarding Cognizance of Chinese Investment Controlled Enterprises Incorporated Offshore as Resident Enterprises pursuant to Criteria of de facto Management Bodies, or the Notice, further interpreting the application of the EIT Law and its implementation non-PRC enterprise or group controlled offshore entities. Pursuant to the Notice, an enterprise incorporated in an offshore jurisdiction and controlled by a PRC enterprise or group will be classified as a “non-domestically incorporated resident enterprise” if (i) its senior management in charge of daily operation reside or perform their duties mainly in the PRC; (ii) its financial or personnel decisions are made or approved by bodies or persons in the PRC; (iii) its substantial properties, accounting books, corporate chops, board and shareholder minutes are kept in the PRC; and (iv) half of the directors with voting rights or senior management often resident in the PRC. Such resident enterprise would be subject to an enterprise income tax rate of 25% on its worldwide income and must pay a withholding tax at a rate of 10% when paying dividends to its non-PRC shareholders. However, it remains unclear as to whether the Notice is applicable to an offshore enterprise incorporated by a PRC natural person. Nor are detailed measures on imposition of tax from non-domestically incorporated resident enterprises available. Therefore, it is unclear how tax authorities will determine tax residency based on the facts of each case.

 

However, as our case substantially meets the foregoing criteria, there is a likelihood that we are deemed to be a resident enterprise by PRC tax authorities. If the PRC tax authorities determine that we are a “resident enterprise” for PRC enterprise income tax purposes, a number of unfavorable PRC tax consequences could follow. First, we may be subject to the enterprise income tax at a rate of 25% on our worldwide taxable income as well as PRC enterprise income tax reporting obligations. In our case, this would mean that income such as interest on financing proceeds and non-PRC source income would be subject to PRC enterprise income tax at a rate of 25%. Second, although under the EIT Law and its implementing rules dividends paid to us from our PRC subsidiaries would qualify as “tax-exempt income,” we cannot guarantee that such dividends will not be subject to a 10% withholding tax, as the PRC foreign exchange control authorities, which enforce the withholding tax, have not yet issued guidance with respect to the processing of outbound remittances to entities that are treated as resident enterprises for PRC enterprise income tax purposes. Finally, it is possible that future guidance issued with respect to the new “resident enterprise” classification could result in a situation in which a 10% withholding tax is imposed on dividends we pay to our non-PRC shareholders and with respect to gains derived by our non-PRC shareholders from transferring our shares. We are actively monitoring the possibility of “resident enterprise” treatment for the 2010 tax year and are evaluating appropriate organizational changes to avoid this treatment, to the extent possible.

 

If we were treated as a “resident enterprise” by PRC tax authorities, we would be subject to taxation in both the U.S. and the PRC, and our PRC tax may not be creditable against our U.S. tax.

 

The value of our securities will be affected by the currency exchange rate between U.S. dollars and RMB.

 

The value of our Common Stock will be affected by the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollars and RMB, and between those currencies and other currencies in which our sales may be denominated. For example, if we need to convert U.S. dollars into RMB for our operational needs and the RMB appreciates against the U.S. dollar at that time, our financial position, our business, and the price of our Common Stock may be harmed. Conversely, if we decide to convert our RMB 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 RMB, the U.S. dollar equivalent of our earnings from our subsidiaries in the PRC would be reduced.

 

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Risks Related to the Market for Our Common Stock

 

Our Common Stock is quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board which may have an unfavorable impact on our stock price and liquidity.

 

Our Common Stock is quoted on the OTCQB. The OTCQB is a significantly more limited market than the New York Stock Exchange or NASDAQ stock markets. The quotation of our shares on the OTCQB means there is a less liquid market available for existing and potential stockholders to trade shares of our Common Stock. The limited liquidity could depress the trading price of our Common Stock and could have a long-term adverse impact on our ability to raise capital in the future.

 

You may have difficulty trading and obtaining quotations for our Common Stock.

 

Our Common Stock does not trade, and the bid and asked prices for our Common Stock on the OTCQB may fluctuate widely in the future. As a result, investors may find it difficult to dispose of, or to obtain accurate quotations of the price of, our securities. This severely limits the liquidity of the Common Stock, and would likely reduce the market price of our Common Stock and hamper our ability to raise additional capital.

 

The market price of our Common Stock is likely to be highly volatile and subject to wide fluctuations.

 

Dramatic fluctuations in the price of our Common Stock may make it difficult to sell our Common Stock. The market price of our Common Stock is likely to be highly volatile and could be subject to wide fluctuations in response to a number of factors that are beyond our control, including:

 

dilution caused by our issuance of additional shares of Common Stock and other forms of equity securities, which we expect to make in the Offering and in connection with future capital financings to fund our operations and growth, to attract and retain valuable personnel and in connection with future strategic partnerships with other companies;
variations in our quarterly operating results;
announcements that our revenue or income are below or that costs or losses are greater than analysts’ expectations;
the general economic slowdown;
sales of large blocks of our Common Stock;
announcements by us or our competitors of significant contracts, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, joint ventures or capital commitments; and
fluctuations in stock market prices and volumes;

 

These and other factors are largely beyond our control, and the impact of these risks, singly or in the aggregate, may result in material adverse changes to the market price of our Common Stock and/or our results of operations and financial condition.

 

We do not expect to pay cash dividends on our Common Stock in the future.

 

We have paid no cash dividends on our Common Stock in the past and do not intend to pay any cash dividends on our Common Stock in the foreseeable future. We anticipate that we will reinvest profits from our operations, if any, into our business.  We cannot assure you that we will ever pay cash dividends to holders of our Common Stock. Therefore, investors will not receive any funds unless they sell their Common Stock, and stockholders may be unable to sell their shares on favorable terms or at all. Investors cannot be assured of a positive return on investment or that they will not lose the entire amount of their investment in the Common Stock.

 

We are subject to penny stock regulations and restrictions.

 

The SEC has adopted regulations which generally define so-called “penny stocks” to be an equity security that has a market price less than $5.00 per share or an exercise price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain exemptions. If our Common Stock becomes a “penny stock,” we may become subject to Rule 15g-9 under the Exchange Act, or the Penny Stock Rule. This rule imposes additional sales practice requirements on broker-dealers that sell such securities to persons other than established customers and “accredited investors” (generally, individuals with a net worth in excess of $1,000,000 or annual incomes exceeding $200,000, or $300,000 together with their spouses). For transactions covered by Rule 15g-9, a broker-dealer must make a special suitability determination for the purchaser and have received the purchaser's written consent to the transaction prior to sale. As a result, this rule may affect the ability of broker-dealers to sell our securities and may affect the ability of purchasers to sell any of our securities in the secondary market.

 

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For any transaction involving a penny stock, unless exempt, the rules require delivery, prior to any transaction in a penny stock, of a disclosure schedule prepared by the SEC relating to the penny stock market. Disclosure is also required to be made about sales commissions payable to both the broker-dealer and the registered representative and current quotations for the securities. Finally, monthly statements are required to be sent disclosing recent price information for the penny stock held in the account and information on the limited market in penny stock.

 

There can be no assurance that our Common Stock will qualify for exemption from the Penny Stock Rule. In any event, even if our Common Stock were exempt from the Penny Stock Rule, we would remain subject to Section 15(b)(6) of the Exchange Act, which gives the SEC the authority to restrict any person from participating in a distribution of penny stock, if the SEC finds that such a restriction would be in the public interest.

 

Compliance with changing regulation of corporate governance and public disclosure will result in additional expenses.

 

Changing laws, regulations and standards relating to corporate governance and public disclosure, including SOX and related SEC regulations, have created uncertainty for public companies and significantly increased the costs and risks associated with accessing the public markets and public reporting.  Our management team will need to invest significant management time and financial resources to comply with both existing and evolving standards for public companies, which will lead to increased general and administrative expenses and a diversion of management time and attention from revenue generating activities to compliance activities.

 

Certain provisions of our Articles of Incorporation may make it more difficult for a third party to effect a change-in-control.

 

Our Articles of Incorporation authorizes the Board of Directors to issue up to 50 million shares of preferred stock. The preferred stock may be issued in one or more series, the terms of which may be determined at the time of issuance by the Board of Directors without further action by the stockholders. These terms may include voting rights including the right to vote as a series on particular matters, preferences as to dividends and liquidation, conversion rights and redemption rights provisions. The issuance of any preferred stock could diminish the rights of holders of our Common Stock, and therefore could reduce the value of such Common Stock. In addition, specific rights granted to future holders of preferred stock could be used to restrict our ability to merge with, or sell assets to, a third party. The ability of the Board of Directors to issue preferred stock could make it more difficult, delay, discourage, prevent or make it more costly to acquire or effect a change-in-control, which in turn could prevent the stockholders from recognizing a gain in the event that a favorable offer is extended and could materially and negatively affect the market price of our Common Stock.

 

Item 1B.Unresolved Staff Comments.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 2.Properties.

 

There is no private land ownership in the PRC. Individuals and companies are permitted to acquire land use rights for specific purposes. We currently do not have any land use rights. Instead we lease most of the property that we need to operate our business from third parties.

 

Junlong currently leases an office space of approximately 411.14 square meters for its headquarters located at #1707, Block A, Genzon Times Square, Longcheng Blvd, Centre City, Longgang District, Shenzhen. The term of the lease is from March 15, 2012 to March 14, 2015.

 

 Junlong also leases spaces from different entities or individuals for its 62 internet cafés. The rent we paid for leased spaces in the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 was approximately $2,747,167 in total.

 

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Item 3.Legal Proceedings.

 

From time to time, we may become involved in various lawsuits and legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of business. However, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties, and an adverse result in these or other matters may arise from time to time that may harm our business. We are currently not aware of any such legal proceedings or claims that we believe will have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or operating results.

 

Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures.

 

Not applicable.

 

PART II

 

Item 5.Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.

 

Market Information

 

Since March 20, 2013, our common stock is quoted on the OTCQB under the ticker symbol “CICC.” From March 10, 2011 through March 19, 2013, our common stock was quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol CICC.OB. The following table sets forth the high and low closing sale prices of our common stock for the periods indicated, as reported by Yahoo Finance.

 

   High   Low 
Year ended December 31, 2013          
1st Quarter  $0.50   $0.25 
2nd Quarter  $0.35   $0.21 
3rd Quarter  $0.40   $0.21 
4th Quarter  $0.72   $0.24 
           
Year ended December 31, 2012          
1st Quarter  $0.55   $0.36 
2nd Quarter  $0.78   $0.26 
3rd Quarter  $0.31   $0.26 
4th Quarter  $0.50   $0.26 

 

The Securities and Exchange Commission has adopted rules that regulate broker-dealer practices in connection with transactions in penny stocks. Penny stocks are generally equity securities with a price of less than $5.00, other than securities registered on certain national securities exchanges or quoted on the NASDAQ system, provided that current price and volume information with respect to transactions in such securities is provided by the exchange or quotation system. For further information regarding rules governing penny stocks, see Penny Stock Regulations below.

  

Holders of Our Common Stock

 

As of March 21 2014, there were approximately 218 stockholders of record of our common stock, as reported by our transfer agent. The number of record holders does not include persons who hold our common stock in nominee or “street name” accounts through brokers.

 

Dividends

 

We currently intend to retain and use any future earnings for the development and expansion of our business and do not anticipate paying any cash dividends within one year. Our Board of Directors has complete discretion on whether to pay dividends, subject to the approval of our stockholders. Even if our Board of Directors decides to pay dividends, the form, frequency and amount will depend upon our future operations and earnings, capital requirements and surplus, general financial condition, contractual restrictions and other factors that the Board of Directors may deem relevant.

 

Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans

 

On February 27, 2014, the Board approved the Company’s 2014 Incentive Stock Plan (the “2014 Plan”). The 2014 Plan provides for grant of incentive stock options, nonstatutory stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock purchase offers and other types of stock-based awards to the Company’s employees, officers, directors and consultants. Pursuant to the terms of the 2014 Plan, either the Board or a board committee designated by the Board is authorized to administer the plan, including determining which eligible participants will receive awards, the number of shares of common stock subject to the awards and the terms and conditions of such awards. Up to 2,568,952 shares of common stock are issuable pursuant to awards the 2014 Plan. Unless terminated earlier by the Board, the 2014 Plan shall terminate at the close of business on February 26, 2024. As of the date of this report, no shares have been granted under the 2014 Plan.

 

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The following table sets forth information about the common stock available for issuance under compensatory plans and arrangements as of December 31, 2013.

 

           (c) 
           Number of securities 
   (a)       remaining available 
   Number of   (b)   for future issuance 
   securities to be   Weighted-average   under equity 
   issued upon   exercise price of   Compensation 
   exercise of   outstanding options   plans (excluding 
   outstanding   under equity   securities reflected in 
Plan Category  options   compensation plans   column (a)) 
             
Equity compensation plan approved by security holders  0      0 
                
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders   2,498,326*  $2.30    0 
                
Total   2,498,326*       0 

 

* Represents warrants issued in connection with the private placement of units completed in February 2011. See Note 16 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for information concerning the terms of the warrants issued in connection with that financing.

 

Purchases of Our Equity Securities

 

Neither we nor any of our affiliates purchased any equity securities from our stockholders during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013.

 

Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities

 

Except as previously disclosed in reports filed under the Exchange Act, we did not issue or sell any unregistered securities during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013.

 

Registrar and Stock Transfer Agent

 

Our independent stock transfer agent is VStock Transfer, LLC. Its mailing address is 77 Spruce Street, Suite 201, Cedarhurst, New York 11516. Its phone number is 212-828-8436.

 

Penny Stock Regulations

 

Our shares of common stock are subject to the “penny stock” rules of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and various rules under this Act. In general terms, “penny stock” is defined as any equity security that has a market price less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain exceptions. The rules provide that any equity security is considered to be a penny stock unless that security is registered and traded on a national securities exchange meeting specified criteria set by the SEC, issued by a registered investment company, and excluded from the definition on the basis of price (at least $5.00 per share), or based on the issuer’s net tangible assets or revenues. In the last case, the issuer’s net tangible assets must exceed $3,000,000 if in continuous operation for at least three years or $5,000,000 if in operation for less than three years or the issuer’s average revenues for each of the past three years must exceed $6,000,000.

 

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Trading in shares of penny stock is subject to additional sales practice requirements for broker-dealers who sell penny stocks to persons other than established customers and accredited investors. Accredited investors, in general, include individuals with assets in excess of $1,000,000 or annual income exceeding $200,000 (or $300,000 together with their spouse), and certain institutional investors. For transactions covered by these rules, broker-dealers must make a special suitability determination for the purchase of the security and must have received the purchaser’s written consent to the transaction prior to the purchase. Additionally, for any transaction involving a penny stock, the rules require the delivery, prior to the first transaction, of a risk disclosure document relating to the penny stock. A broker-dealer also must disclose the commissions payable to both the broker-dealer and the registered representative, and current quotations for the security. Finally, monthly statements must be sent disclosing recent price information for the penny stocks. These rules may restrict the ability of broker-dealers to trade or maintain a market in our common stock, to the extent it is penny stock, and may affect the ability of shareholders to sell their shares.

 

Repurchase of Equity Securities

 

None.

  

Item 6.Selected Financial Data.

 

Not Applicable.

 

Item 7.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

 

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and result of operations contains forward-looking statements and involves numerous risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, those described in the "Risk Factors" section of the other reports we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results may differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.

 

Overview

 

Prior to the consummation of the share exchange transaction described below, we were a shell company with nominal operations and nominal assets. Currently, through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Junlong Culture Communication Co. Ltd. ("Junlong"), we operate in our belief the largest Internet Café chain in Shenzhen city, People’s Republic of China (“PRC”), consisting of 62 internet cafes in high traffic areas. Our focus is on providing top quality internet café facilities that offer a one-stop entertainment and media venue for customers, typically mature students and migrant workers, at reasonable prices. Although our cafes do sell snacks, drinks, and game access cards, more than 96% of our revenue comes directly from selling internet access time to our computers.

 

During our fiscal year of 2013, we focused on operating our existing cafes and cafes relocated in 2012. We expect our future growth to be driven by a number of factors and trends including:

 

1. Our ability to improve our service to our customers by providing enjoyable entertainment environment.

 

2. Our ability to optimize our current 62 internet cafes

 

3. Our ability to identify and acquire target companies for joint venture in the coming years

 

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, our revenue was approximately $28.4 million and our net income was roughly $8.3 million, representing a decrease of 4% and an increase 75%, respectively, from the revenue of roughly $29.6 million and net income of approximately $4.8 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012.

 

The discussion below of our performance is based upon our audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, which are included in this report.

 

We believe that the following factors will continue to affect our financial performance:

 

  · Improved Disposable Income. We believe as the Shenzhen municipal government increases the minimum wage, migrant workers, who are our major customers, will have more disposable income. We are expecting the inflow of migrant workers to continue to contribute to our revenue growth.

 

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  · Continued Internet Café Use. Our business may be adversely affected by increased 4G network. We believe, however, people prefer to play video and game in a computer’s screen than in the small screen of a cell phone. In addition, young people in the PRC prefer internet cafes since it is a social place for them. We expect the preference will continue and provide sustainable business.

 

  · Customer Loyalty. As we continue to expand our operations, developing and maintaining customer loyalty will be critical to continued revenue growth.

 

  · Expansion into South Western Provinces. The Company currently holds an internet café chain license. In order to meet the basic requirements of a national internet chain license, the Company's primary objective is to acquire and open at least 20 internet cafes in two provinces other than Guangdong province. The Company has conducted research in the south-western provinces and cities including Chongqing, Sichuan, Guizhou, and Yunnan and is targeting internet cafes these areas for acquisition purposes. The Company believes a national license is imperative for the development of a national market.

 

Results of Operations

 

The following tables set forth key components of our results of operations for the periods indicated, in dollars and as a percentage of revenue.

 

CHINA INTERNET CAFE HOLDINGS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

   For The Years Ended         
   December 31,         
   2013   2012   Amount   % 
       As
percentage
       As
percentage
   change   change 
Revenue  $28,424,318    100%  $29,575,042    100%   (1,150,724)   -4%
Cost of revenue   16,825,336    59%   20,851,761    71%   (4,026,425)   -19%
Gross profit   11,598,982    41%   8,723,281    29%   2,875,701    33%
                               
Operating Expenses                              
General and administrative expenses   899,688    3%   1,199,510    4%   (299,822)   -25%
Loss on disposal of fixed assets   68,644    -    -    -    68,644    100%
Cafe relocation costs   -         763,219    3%   (763,219)   -100%
Total operating expenses   968,332    3%   1,962,729    7%   (994,397)   -51%
                               
Income from operations   10,630,650    37%   6,760,552    23%   3,870,098    57%
                               
Non-operating income (expenses)                              
Change in fair value of derivative financial instrument - preferred stock   64,280    -    83,424    -    (19,144)   -23%
Change in fair value of derivative financial instrument - warrants   329,254    1%   (199,758)   -    529,012    -265%
Interest income   114,120    -    18,624    -    95,496    513%
Interest expenses   (12,825)   -    (14,501)   -    1,676    -12%
Other expenses   16,586    -    (14,515)   -    31,101    -214%
Total non-operating income (expenses)   511,415    2%   (126,726)   -    638,141    -504%
                               
Net income before income taxes   11,142,065    39%   6,633,826    22%   4,508,239    68%
Income taxes   2,800,291    10%   1,857,341    6%   942,950    51%
Net income attributable to China Internet Cafe Holdings Group, Inc.   8,341,774    29%   4,776,485    16%   3,565,289    75%
                               
Dividend on preferred stock   (113,836)   -    (216,605)   -1%   102,769    -47%
Net income attributable to China Internet Cafe Holdings Group, Inc. Common stockholders  $8,227,938    29%  $4,559,880    15%   3,668,058    80%
                               
Other comprehensive income                              
Net income  $8,341,774    29%   4,776,485    16%   3,565,289    75%
Foreign currency translation   1,209,976    4%   122,162    -    1,087,814    890%
Net Comprehensive income  $9,551,750    34%  $4,898,647    17%   4,653,103    95%

 

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Comparison of Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 2013 and 2012

 

Revenue

 

Our revenue is primarily generated from sales of prepaid IC cards which include stored value that will be deducted based on time usage of computers at our internet cafes. Our revenue decreased approximately $1.2 million, or 4%, from approximately $29.6 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012 to $28.4 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013. The slight decrease in revenue was due to normal fluctuation of business. We will continue to focus on growth within Shenzhen while simultaneously pursuing options for expansion through establishment and acquisition of internet cafes in other cities and provinces. 

 

Cost of Revenue

 

Cost of revenue is primarily composed of depreciation and amortization, salary, rent, utility business tax/value added tax and surcharge. Among the components of cost of revenue, depreciation and amortization, salary and rent are fixed costs while utility and business tax/value added tax and surcharge are variable costs, which change in proportion to the change in revenue. Our cost of sales decreased approximately $4.0 million, or 19%, to approximately $16.8 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 from approximately $20.9 million for the same period in 2012. The decrease was mainly attributed to decrease in tax rate from 20% to 3% as a result of change in tax applicable to us from business tax to value added tax since the fourth quarter of 2012. We expect the tax expenses in cost of revenue will be stable in 2014 as we continue to be eligible to pay value added tax.

 

Gross Profit

 

Gross profit is the difference between revenue and cost of revenue. Our gross profit increased by approximately $2.9 million, or 33%, to approximately $11.6 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 from approximately $8.7 million for the same period in 2012. Gross profit as a percentage of sales was 41% for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, as compared to 29% for the fiscal year of 2012. The increase in our gross profit margin was mainly attributable to decrease in cost of revenue. 

 

Operating Expenses

 

Operating expenses are composed of general and administrative expenses, loss on disposal of fixed assets, and cafe relocation costs. General and administrative expenses mainly consist of overheads of our headquarters in Shenzhen and fees paid to legal counsel, auditor, and consultants. Our operating expenses decreased by approximately $1.0 million, or 51%, to approximately $1.0 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 from approximately $2.0 million for the same period in 2012.

 

The decrease was primarily due to a decrease of approximately $0.30 million in general and administrative expenses and a decrease of approximately $0.76 million in café relocation expenses. The decrease in general and administrative expenses was a result of decrease in accrued registration penalty of approximately $0.19 million, decrease in stock option expense of approximately $0.10 million, and increase in administrative expenses in salaries, rent expenses, business entertainments, office expenses, and professional fees of approximately $0.03 million. We expect that our operating expenses will be stable in 2014.

 

Non-operating Income/Expenses

 

Our other income increased by approximately $0.6 million, or 504%, to approximately $0.5 million non-operating income for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 from approximately $0.1 million non-operating expenses for the same period in 2012. The significant increase was due to the increase of approximately $0.5 million in the fair value of derivative instruments from a loss of approximately $0.1 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012 to a gain of approximately $0.4 million for the fiscal year of 2013 and the increase of approximately $0.09 million in interest income from approximately $0.02 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012 to approximately $0.11 million for the fiscal year of 2013.

 

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Income before Income Taxes

 

Income before income taxes increased by approximately $4.5 million, or 68%, to approximately $11.1 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 from approximately $6.6 million for the same period in 2012. The increase in income before income tax was mainly attributable to the decrease in cost of revenue.

 

Income Taxes

 

Our income taxes increased by approximately $0.9 million to approximately $2.8 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 from approximately $1.8 million for the same period in 2012. The primary reason for the increase in income taxes was the increase in income before income tax as a result of decrease in cost of revenue. 

 

Net Income

 

Our net income increased by approximately $3.6 million, or 75%, to approximately $8.3 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 from approximately $4.8 million for the same period in 2012 as a result of the factors described above. We expect our net profit will be stable in 2014 after applying the benefit of value added taxes starting by the end of 2012.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

As of December 31, 2013, we had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $40.2 million. The following table provides detailed information about our cash flow for each financial statement period presented in this report.

 

Cash Flow

   Fiscal Years Ended
December 31,
 
   2013   2012 
Net cash provided by operating activities  $13,493,197   $8,464,920 
Net cash (used in) investing activities   (67,958)   (2,482,197)
Net cash provided by financing activities   -    158,645 
Effect of foreign currency translation on cash and cash equivalents   998,179    46,993 
Net cash flows   14,423,418    6,188,361 

 

Operating Activities

 

Net cash provided by operating activities was approximately $13.5 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013. The increase in cash provided by operating activities was mainly attributable to (1) an increase in net income of approximately $3.6 million and deferred revenue of approximately $1.3 million as compared to the same period in 2012 due to the relocation of 23 cafes in 2012; (2) an increase in tax payable of approximately $0.8 million as compared to the same period in 2012 due to increase in net income in 2013; and (3) an increase in accrued payable of approximately $0.3 million because the Company changed its snack and drink’s vendor by the end of 2012 and paid off their invoice.

 

Investing Activities

 

Net cash used in investing activities was approximately $0.07 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013. In 2013, we purchased Microsoft software for some cafes’ computers for approximately $0.07 million.  

 

Financing Activities

 

Net cash provided by financing activities was approximately $-0- million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013. At the end of the first quarter of 2013, the Company paid off a short-term bank loan approximately $0.16 million (RMB 1,000,000) from China Construction Bank. In June of 2013, the Company took out a new short-term loan of approximately $0.16 million (RMB 1,000,000) from China Construction Bank.

 

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Critical Accounting Policies

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires our management to make assumptions, estimates and judgments that affect the amounts reported, including the notes thereto, and related disclosures of commitments and contingencies, if any. We have identified certain accounting policies that are significant to the preparation of our financial statements. These accounting policies are important for an understanding of our financial condition and results of operations. Critical accounting policies are those that are most important to the portrayal of our financial conditions and results of operations and require management’s difficult, subjective, or complex judgment, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain and may change in subsequent periods. Certain accounting estimates are particularly sensitive because of their significance to financial statements and because of the possibility that future events affecting the estimate may differ significantly from management’s current judgments. We believe the following critical accounting policies involve the most significant estimates and judgments used in the preparation of our financial statements.

 

Revenue recognition

 

Internet café members purchase prepaid IC cards, which include stored value that will be deducted based on time usage of computers at the internet café. Revenues derived from the prepaid IC cards at the internet café are recognized when services are provided. This is based upon usage of computer time at the internet café. Outstanding customer balances in the IC cards are included in deferred revenue on the balance sheets. The Company does not charge any service fees that cause a decrement to customer balances. There is no expiration date for IC cards.

  

The Company also records revenue from commission received from the sale of third parties on-line gaming cards, snacks and drinks. Commission revenue amounting to 20% of the value of the on-line gaming cards, snacks and drinks is recognized at the time the items are sold to customers.

 

Cost of goods sold

 

Cost of goods sold consists primarily of depreciation of each internet café’s computer equipment and hardware and overhead associated with the internet cafés including rental payments, utilities, business taxes and surcharges. Our internet surfing business tax is 20% on gross revenue generated from our internet cafés. Our other surcharges are an education surcharge of 3%, city development surcharge of 1%, a culture development surcharge of 3%, and a snacks and drinks business tax of 5%. All surcharges are calculated on the basis of business tax amount. Our value added taxes is 3% on gross revenue generated from selling time of internet surfing our internet cafes. Since November 2012, the Company has paid value added taxes instead of business taxes.

 

Property, plant and equipment

 

Property and equipment, comprising computer equipment and hardware, leasehold improvements, office furniture and vehicles are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives listed below.

 

    Estimated Useful Lives
Leasehold improvement   5 years
Café computer equipment and hardware   5 years
Café furniture and fixtures   5 years
Office furniture, fixtures and equipments   5 years
Motor vehicles   5 years

  

Leasehold improvements mainly result from decoration expenses. All of our lease contracts state that lease terms are for 5 years and leasehold improvements are amortized over 5 years, which represents the shorter of useful life and lease term.

 

Deferred Revenue

 

Deferred revenue represents unused balances of the prepaid amounts from the IC cards that are unused balance. The outstanding customer balances are $2,293,794 and $1,505,699 as at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and are included in deferred revenue on the balance sheets. Management has evaluated the deferred revenue balance and has determined any potential revenue from the unused balance to be immaterial as of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013.

 

Comprehensive income

 

The Company follows the FASB’s accounting standards. Comprehensive income is defined as the change in equity of a company during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances excluding transactions resulting from investments from owners and distributions to owners. For the Company, comprehensive income for the periods presented includes net income and foreign currency translation adjustments.

 

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Income taxes

 

Income taxes are provided on an asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting of income taxes. Current tax is based on the profit or loss from ordinary activities adjusted for items that are non-assessable or disallowable for income tax purpose and is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date. Deferred income tax liabilities or assets are recorded to reflect the tax consequences in future differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and the financial reporting amounts at each year-end. A valuation allowance is recognized if it is more likely than not that some portion, or all, of a deferred tax asset will not be realized.

 

Foreign currency translation

 

Assets and liabilities of the Company with a functional currency other than US$ are translated into US$ using period end exchange rates. Income and expense items are translated at the average exchange rates in effect during the period. Foreign currency translation differences are included as a component of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in Stockholders’ Equity.

 

The exchange rates used to translate amounts in RMB into USD for the purposes of preparing the consolidated financial statements were as follows:

 

   2013   2012 
Year-end RMB : USD exchange rate   6.1104    6.3011 
Average yearly RMB : USD exchange rate   6.1905    6.3034 

 

The RMB is not freely convertible into foreign currency and all foreign exchange transactions must take place through authorized institutions. No representation is made that the RMB amounts could have been, or could be, converted into USD at the rates used in translation.

 

Recently issued accounting pronouncements

 

In January 2013, FASB has issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2013-01, Balance Sheet (Topic 210): Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. This ASU clarifies that ordinary trade receivables and receivables are not in the scope of ASU No. 2011-11, Balance Sheet (Topic 210): Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. Specifically, ASU 2011-11 applies only to derivatives, repurchase agreements and reverse purchase agreements, and securities borrowing and securities lending transactions that are either offset in accordance with specific criteria contained in the FASB Accounting Standards Codification™ (Codification) or subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement. The FASB undertook this clarification project in response to concerns expressed by U.S. stakeholders about the standard’s broad definition of financial instruments. After the standard was finalized, companies realized that many contracts have standard commercial provisions that would equate to a master netting arrangement, significantly increasing the cost of compliance at minimal value to financial statement users. An entity is required to apply the amendments in ASU 2013-01 for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those annual periods. An entity should provide the required disclosures retrospectively for all comparative periods presented. The effective date is the same as the effective date of ASU 2011-11. The adoption of ASU 2013-01 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

 

In February 2013, FASB has issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2013-02, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting of Amounts Reclassified out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. This ASU improves the transparency of reporting these reclassifications. Other comprehensive income includes gains and losses that are initially excluded from net income for an accounting period. Those gains and losses are later reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income into net income. The amendments in this ASU do not change the current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income in financial statements. All of the information that this ASU requires already is required to be disclosed elsewhere in the financial statements under U.S. GAAP. The new amendments will require an organization to:

 

(1)Present (either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes) the effects on the line items of net income of significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income - but only if the item reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period.

 

(2)Cross-reference to other disclosures currently required under U.S. GAAP for other reclassification items (that are not required under U.S. GAAP) to be reclassified directly to net income in their entirety in the same reporting period. This would be the case when a portion of the amount reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income is initially transferred to a balance sheet account (e.g., inventory for pension-related amounts) instead of directly to income or expense.

 

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The amendments apply to all public and private companies that report items of other comprehensive income. Public companies are required to comply with these amendments for all reporting periods (interim and annual). A private company is required to meet the reporting requirements of the amended paragraphs about the roll forward of accumulated other comprehensive income for both interim and annual reporting periods. However, private companies are only required to provide the information about the effect of reclassifications on line items of net income for annual reporting periods, not for interim reporting periods. The amendments are effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012, for public companies and are effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013, for private companies. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of ASU 2013-02 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

 

In February 2013, FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2013-03, Financial Instruments (Topic 825). This ASU clarifies the scope and applicability of a disclosure exemption that resulted from the issuance of Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs. The amendment clarifies that the requirement to disclose "the level of the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurements are categorized in their entirety (Level 1, 2, or 3)" does not apply to nonpublic entities for items that are not measured at fair value in the statement of financial position, but for which fair value is disclosed. This ASU is the final version of Proposed Accounting Standards Update 2013-200—Financial Instruments (Topic 825) which has been deleted. The amendments are effective upon issuance. The adoption of ASU 2013-03 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

 

In February 2013, FASB has issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2013-04, Liabilities (Topic 405): Obligations Resulting from Joint and Several Liability Arrangements for Which the Total Amount of the Obligation Is Fixed at the Reporting Date. This ASU provides guidance for the recognition, measurement, and disclosure of obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation within the scope of this ASU is fixed at the reporting date, except for obligations addressed within existing guidance in U.S. GAAP. The guidance requires an entity to measure those obligations as the sum of the amount the reporting entity agreed to pay on the basis of its arrangement among its co-obligors and any additional amount the reporting entity expects to pay on behalf of its co-obligors. The guidance in this ASU also requires an entity to disclose the nature and amount of the obligation as well as other information about those obligations. The amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. For nonpublic entities, the amendments are effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2014, and interim periods and annual periods thereafter. The amendments in this ASU should be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented for those obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements within the ASU’s scope that exist at the beginning of an entity’s fiscal year of adoption. An entity may elect to use hindsight for the comparative periods (if it changed its accounting as a result of adopting the amendments in this ASU) and should disclose that fact. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of ASU 2013-04 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

 

In March 2013, FASB has issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2013-05, Foreign Currency Matters (Topic 830). This ASU resolve the diversity in practice about whether Subtopic 810-10, Consolidation—Overall, or Subtopic 830-30, Foreign Currency Matters—Translation of Financial Statements, applies to the release of the cumulative translation adjustment into net income when a parent either sells a part or all of its investment in a foreign entity or no longer holds a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets that is a nonprofit activity or a business (other than a sale of in substance real estate or conveyance of oil and gas mineral rights)within a foreign entity. In addition, the amendments in this Update resolve the diversity in practice for the treatment of business combinations achieved in stages (sometimes also referred to as step acquisitions) involving a foreign entity. This ASU is the final version of Proposed Accounting Standards Update EITF11Ar—Foreign Currency Matters (Topic 830), which has been deleted. The amendments in this Update are effective prospectively for fiscal years (and interim reporting periods within those years) beginning after December 15, 2013. For nonpublic entities the amendments in this Update are effective prospectively for the first annual period beginning after December 15, 2014, and interim and annual periods thereafter. The amendments should be applied prospectively to derecognition events occurring after the effective date. Prior periods should not be adjusted. Early adoption is permitted. If an entity elects to early adopt the amendments, it should apply them as of the beginning of the entity’s fiscal year of adoption. The adoption of ASU 2013-05 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

 

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In April 2013, FASB Accounting Standards Update 2013-07, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205): Liquidation Basis of Accounting. This ASU clarifies when an entity should apply the liquidation basis of accounting. In addition, the guidance provides principles for the recognition and measurement of assets and liabilities and requirements for financial statements prepared using the liquidation basis of accounting. Liquidation is the process by which a company converts its assets to cash or other assets and settles its obligations with creditors in anticipation of ceasing all of its activities. An organization in liquidation must prepare its financial statements using a basis of accounting that communicates information to users of those financial statements to enable those users to develop expectations about how much the organization will have available for distribution to investors after disposing of its assets and settling its obligations. The ASU requires organization to prepare its financial statements using the liquidation basis of accounting when liquidation is “imminent.” Liquidation is considered imminent when the likelihood is remote that the organization will return from liquidation and either: (a) a plan for liquidation is approved by the person or persons with the authority to make such a plan effective and the likelihood is remote that the execution of the plan will be blocked by other parties; or (b) a plan for liquidation is being imposed by other forces (e.g., involuntary bankruptcy). In cases where a plan for liquidation was specified in the organization’s governing documents at inception (e.g., limited-life entities), the organization should apply the liquidation basis of accounting only if the approved plan for liquidation differs from the plan for liquidation that was specified in the organization’s governing documents. The ASU requires financial statements prepared using the liquidation basis to present relevant information about a company’s resources and obligations in liquidation, including the following:

 

(1)The organization’s assets measured at the amount of the expected cash proceeds from liquidation, including any items it had not previously recognized under U.S. GAAP that it expects to either sell in liquidation or use in settling liabilities (e.g., trademarks).
(2)The organization’s liabilities as recognized and measured in accordance with existing guidance that applies to those liabilities.
(3)Accrual of the costs it expects to incur and the income it expects to earn during liquidation, including any anticipated disposal costs.

 

This ASU is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of ASU 2013-07 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

 

In June 2013, FASB Accounting Standards Update 2013-08, Financial Services—Investment Companies (Topic 946): Amendments to the Scope, Measurement, and Disclosure Requirements. This ASU sets forth a new approach for determining whether a public or private company is an investment company. The ASU also clarifies the characteristics and sets measurement and disclosure requirements for an investment company. The ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2013. Early adoption is not allowed.

 

This guidance is a result of the efforts of the FASB and the IASB to develop a consistent approach for determining whether a company is an investment company, for which fair value of investments is the most relevant measurement for the company’s financial statement users. The ASU affects the scope, measurement, and disclosure requirements for investment companies under U.S. GAAP.

Under the ASU, a company regulated under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is considered an investment company for accounting purposes. All other companies must assess whether they have the following characteristics to be considered an investment company:

 

(a)The company obtains funds from investor(s) and provides the investor(s) with investment management services;
(b)The company commits to its investor(s) that its business purpose and only substantive activities are investing the funds for returns solely from capital appreciation, investment income, or both;
(c)The company or its affiliates do not obtain or have the objective of obtaining returns or benefits from an investee or its affiliates that are not normally attributable to ownership interests or that are other than capital appreciation or investment income;
(d)The company has multiple investments;
(e)The company has multiple investors;
(f)The company has investors that are not related to the parent or investment manager;
(g)The company’s ownership interests are in the form of equity or partnership interests; and
(h)The company manages substantially all of its investments on a fair value basis.

 

To be considered an investment company, a company must have all the fundamental characteristics of (a) through (c) above. Typically, an investment company also has characteristics (d) through (h). However, if a company does not possess one or more of the typical characteristics, it must apply judgment and determine, considering all facts and circumstances, how its activities continue to be consistent (or are not consistent) with those of an investment company.

 

An investment company also will be required to measure noncontrolling ownership interests in other investment companies at fair value rather than using the equity method of accounting. In addition, an investment company will be required to make the following additional disclosures: (a) the fact that the company is an investment company and is applying specialized guidance; (b) information about changes, if any, in a company’s status as an investment company; and (c) information about financial support provided or contractually required to be provided by an investment company to any of its investees.

 

The adoption of ASU 2013-08 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

 

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In July 2013, The FASB has published Accounting Standards Update 2013-09, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Deferral of the Effective Date of Certain Disclosures for Nonpublic Employee Benefit Plans in Update No. 2011-04. This ASU defers indefinitely certain disclosures about investments held by nonpublic employee benefit plans in their plan sponsors’ own nonpublic equity securities. The ASU was approved by the FASB on June 12, 2013. ASU No. 2013-09, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Deferral of the Effective Date of Certain Disclosures for Nonpublic Employee Benefit Plans in Update No. 2011-04, applies to disclosures of certain quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used in Level 3 fair value measurement for investments held by certain employee benefit plans. The adoption of ASU 2013-09 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

 

In July 2013, The FASB has issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2013-10, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Inclusion of the Fed Funds Effective Swap Rate (or Overnight Index Swap Rate) as a Benchmark Interest Rate for Hedge Accounting Purposes (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force). The amendments in this ASU permit the Fed Funds Effective Swap Rate (OIS) to be used as a U.S. benchmark interest rate for hedge accounting purposes, in addition to UST and LIBOR. The amendments also remove the restriction on using different benchmark rates for similar hedges.

 

Before the amendments in this ASU, only UST and, for practical reasons, the LIBOR swap rate, were considered benchmark interest rates. Including the Fed Funds Effective Swap Rate (OIS) as an acceptable U.S. benchmark interest rate in addition to UST and LIBOR will provide risk managers with a more comprehensive spectrum of interest rate resets to utilize as the designated benchmark interest rate risk component under the hedge accounting guidance.

 

The amendments apply to all entities that elect to apply hedge accounting of the benchmark interest rate. The amendments are effective prospectively for qualifying new or redesignated hedging relationships entered into on or after July 17, 2013. The adoption of ASU 2013-10 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

 

In July 2013, The FASB has issued ASU No. 2013-11, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force).

 

U.S. GAAP does not include explicit guidance on the financial statement presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. The amendments in this ASU state that an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, should be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward, except as follows. To the extent a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward is not available at the reporting date under the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction to settle any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance of a tax position or the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction does not require the entity to use, and the entity does not intend to use, the deferred tax asset for such purpose, the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented in the financial statements as a liability and should not be combined with deferred tax assets.

 

This ASU applies to all entities that have unrecognized tax benefits when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists at the reporting date. The amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. For nonpublic entities, the amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2014. Early adoption is permitted. The amendments should be applied prospectively to all unrecognized tax benefits that exist at the effective date. Retrospective application is permitted. The adoption of ASU 2013-11 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

 

Item 7A.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.

 

Not Applicable.

 

 

Item 8.Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.

 

The financial statements required by this item are presented commencing on page F-1.

 

Item 9.Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.

 

On August 28, 2013, we received a letter from EFP Rotenberg, LLP (“EFP”) informing us that because of the increased audit and business risks with performing PCAOB audits in China, they were resigning as our independent registered public accounting firm with immediate effect.

 

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The report of EFP on our consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 did not contain an adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion and was not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope, or accounting principles. For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 and the subsequent interim period through August 28, 2013, there were no disagreements between EFP and us on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure or auditing scope or procedure, which disagreements, if not resolved to EFP’s satisfaction, would have caused it to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreement in connection with its reports. For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 and the subsequent interim period through August 28, 2013, there were no "reportable events" as that term is described in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K.

 

We provided EFP with a copy of the disclosures under Item 4.01 of our Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 3, 2013 reporting EFP’s resignation and we requested that EFP furnish a letter addressed to the Securities and Exchange Commission stating whether it agrees with the statements in that Form 8-K. A copy of EFP’s letter dated August 28, 2013 was filed as an exhibit to that Form 8-K.

 

On October 25, 2013, the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors of our Company appointed Albert Wong & Co. as our new independent registered public accounting firm effective as of October 25, 2013. During the two most recent fiscal years and through the date of its engagement, we did not consult with Albert Wong & Co. regarding (i) the application of accounting principles to a specific transaction, either completed or proposed; (ii) the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on our financial statements, and none of the following was provided to us (a) a written report, or (b) oral advice that Albert Wong & Co. concluded was an important factor considered by us in reaching a decision as to an accounting, auditing, or financial reporting issue; or (iii) any matter that was subject of a disagreement, as that term is defined in Item 304(a)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-K, or a reportable event, as described in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K.  

 

Item 9A.Control and Procedures.

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

The Company maintains a set of disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls are also designed with the objective of ensuring that this information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including the Company’s chief executive officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

Pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) under the Exchange Act, the Company carried out an evaluation with the participation of the Company’s management, including Dishan Guo, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined under Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013. Based upon that evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of December 31, 2013 as a result of the material weaknesses identified in our internal control over financial reporting.  These material weaknesses are discussed in “Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting” below.  Our management considers our internal control over financial reporting to be an integral part of our disclosure controls and procedures.

 

Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

The Company’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over our financial reporting as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act. The Company’s management is also required to assess and report on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting in accordance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (“Section 404”).   Internal control over financial reporting is a process to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of the Company’s financial reporting for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Internal control over financial reporting includes policies and procedures that: (i) pertain to maintaining records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the Company’s transactions; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary for preparation of the Company’s financial statements and that receipts and expenditures of company assets are made in accordance with management authorization; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance that unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of company assets that could have a material effect on our financial statements would be prevented or detected on a timely basis.

 

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies and procedures may deteriorate.

 

The Company’s management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2013. In making this assessment, it used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control—Integrated Framework, including the following five framework components: i) control environment, ii) risk assessment, iii) control activities, iv) information and communications, and v) monitoring.

 

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Specifically, our management identified certain matters involving internal control and our operations that it considered to be material weaknesses.  As defined in the Exchange Act, a material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the registrant’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.  The material weakness identified by our management as of December 31, 2013, is described below:

 

·We did not maintain sufficient personnel with an appropriate level of technical accounting knowledge, experience, and training in the application of GAAP commensurate with our complexity and our financial accounting and reporting requirements. This control deficiency is pervasive in nature. Further, there is a reasonable possibility that material misstatements of the financial statements including disclosures will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis as a result.

 

As a result of the material weakness identified above, our internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of December 31, 2013.

 

2014 Planned Remediation

 

We are committed to improving our financial organization. As part of this commitment, we will look to increase our personnel resources and technical accounting expertise within the accounting function by the end of fiscal year 2014 to resolve non-routine or complex accounting matters.  We have in the past, and will continue to engage outside consultants in the future as necessary in order to ensure proper treatment of non-routine or complex accounting matters.

 

Management believes that hiring additional knowledgeable personnel with technical accounting expertise will remedy the material weakness of having insufficient personnel with an appropriate level of technical accounting knowledge, experience, and training in the application of GAAP commensurate with our complexity and our financial accounting and reporting requirements. 

 

We will continue to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures and our internal controls over financial reporting on an ongoing basis and are committed to taking further action and implementing additional enhancements or improvements, as necessary and as funds allow.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

No changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting have come to management’s attention during the Company’s last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Limitations on Controls

 

Management does not expect that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures or the Company’s internal control over financial reporting will prevent or detect all error and fraud. Any control system, no matter how well designed and operated, is based upon certain assumptions and can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that its objectives will be met. Further, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that misstatements due to error or fraud will not occur or that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected.  The Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives and the Company’s chief executive officer and chief financial officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective at that reasonable assurance level.

 

Item 9B.Other Information.

 

None.

 

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Part III

 

Item 10.Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.

 

The names of our current officers and directors, as well as certain information about them, are set forth below:

 

NAME   AGE   POSITION
Dishan Guo   49   Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
Luke Liu   36   Director
Lei Li   49   Director
Wenbin An   74   Director
Lizong Wang   49   Director

 

Dishan Guo. Mr. Guo became our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer on July 2, 2010, the day that we consummated our reverse acquisition of Classic Bond. As the founder of Junlong, Mr. Guo has served as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Junlong for over 7 years since 2003. He is responsible for the strategic planning of the company’s business and growth and overseeing the operations of the company. He has extensive experience and contacts in the industry. He is the executive president of Shenzhen Longgang District Internet Industry Association, which is the associate department of the ministry of culture and sets the internet café industry standards, and a director of Guangdong High-Tech Industry Association. Mr. Guo graduated from Administrative Management Institute in Guangdong province in 1996, holding a college degree in business management. Mr. Guo’s foregoing experience, qualifications, attributes and skills led us to the conclusion that he should serve as a director of our company, in light of our business and structure. Mr. Guo became our Chief Financial Officer on September 27, 2010.

 

Luke Liu.  Mr. Liu joined our board on January 27, 2014. Mr. Liu served as Vice President at Beijing Crystal Digital Technologies Inc., a leading computer graphics development and application in China, from 2009 to 2013. Prior to that, he was the Assistant to President and marketing director at CHINAHR Technology Co., Ltd., the first industry recruitment website in China dedicated to provide recruitment service for enterprises and job hunters, from 2004 and 2009. From 2002 to 2004, he was a marketing specialist at Tokyo Itochu Corporation, a comprehensive trade company. Mr. Liu graduated from Rikkyo University with a bachelor’s degree in operating management. Mr. Liu’s foregoing experience, qualifications, attributes and skills led us to the conclusion that, in light of our business and structure, he should serve as a director of our company.

 

Lei Li. Mr. Lei Li joined our board on August 23, 2010. In 2009, Mr. Li is founded the Boardroom Advisors Company Limited, a Beijing-based financial advisory firm, and has been the managing director ever since. From August 2008 to June 23, 2012, Mr. Li was a director of Universal Travel Group, a travel services provider engaged in providing reservation, booking, and domestic and international travel and tourism services throughout China. From October 2007 to November 2009 he served as chief financial officer of Synutra International, Inc., a NASDAQ-listed company that focuses on selling premium infant formula products throughout China. From August 2004 to September 2007, Mr. Li was vice president and chief financial officer of Kasen International Holdings Limited, a public company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange that manufactures upholstered furniture, furniture leather and automotive leather in China. Prior to that, from July 2001 through April 2004, Mr. Li served as chief financial officer at Eagle Brand Holdings Limited, a company listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange. Mr. Li’s experience also includes serving as a financial controller at the Korean division of Exel Plc between January 1997 and July 2001, and serving as a senior auditor at Waste Management Inc.’s international department in London between February 1995 and December 1996. Mr. Li is a fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) in the UK. He received a bachelor’s degree in management and engineering from Beijing Institute of Technology in 1984, a master’s degree in economics from Renmin University of China in 1987, and a master’s degree in accounting and finance from the London School of Economics in 1992. Mr. Li’s foregoing experience, qualifications, attributes and skills led us to the conclusion that, in light of our business and structure, he should serve as a director of our company.

 

Wenbin An.  Mr. Wenbin An joined our board on August 23, 2010. Mr. An was a diplomat before retiring in 2002. He was deputy consul general in the PRC Consulate in Los Angeles from 1987 to 1994. In 1995, after returning to Beijing, he served as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Chief of Protocol for seven years, during which time he organized many high profile events, including the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing in 2005 and the celebration of the handover of Hong Kong in 1997, and he accompanied PRC leaders in visits to more than 30 foreign countries. Mr. An graduated from Zhongshan University in Guangzhou, where he majored in English language. Since retirement, Mr. An has been serving as a business consultant to PRC companies. Mr. An’s foregoing experience, qualifications, attributes and skills led us to the conclusion that, in light of our business and structure, he should serve as a director of our company.

 

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Lizong Wang.  Mr. Lizong Wang joined the board on August 23, 2010. Mr. Wang has been serving as deputy secretary of China Society for Promotion of The Glory Program, a program initiated and implemented by PRC private enterprises to alleviate poverty since 2010. Mr. Wang has served as the Secretary General of the Guangdong High-tech Industry Association since 2004 and has served as the Secretary General of the Shenzhen Association of Social Organization since 2008. Since 2008, he also serves as a strategic advisor and independent director of Universal Travel Group, a travel services provider in the PRC engaged in providing reservation, booking, and domestic and international travel and tourism services throughout China, Shenzhen 3nod Electronics Co., Ltd, a radio amplifier, home theater, computer peripherals and LED provider in the PRC, and Shenzhen Ruidefeng Pesticide, one of China’s leading enterprise in the field of pesticide formulation and Pesticide research and development. In addition, he acts as economic consultant to a number of municipalities in the PRC as well as Asan in Korea. Mr. Wang is a frequent lecturer at higher education institutions in the Greater China Region. In 2007, Mr. Wang was nominated Honorary Citizen by the U.S. cities of Dallas and Los Angeles. He has also been elected the member of the Guangdong chapter of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). In light of our business and structure, Mr. Wang’s foregoing experience, qualifications, attributes and skills led us to the conclusion that, in light of our business and structure, he should serve as a director of our company.

 

Except as noted above, there are no agreements or understandings for any of our executive officers or directors to resign at the request of another person and no officer or director is acting on behalf of nor will any of them act at the direction of any other person.

 

Directors are elected until their successors are duly elected and qualified.

 

The company is conducting a search for candidates to serve as chief financial officer but for the time being, Mr. Dishan Guo, our chief executive officer will function as our principal accounting officer.

 

Family Relationships

 

There are no family relationships between any of our directors or executive officers.

 

Board Committees

 

Audit Committee

 

Our Audit Committee is led by Lei Li as the chairperson. Lizong Wang, Wenbin An, and Dishan Guo are also members of our Audit Committee. The Audit Committee is primarily responsible for reviewing the services performed by our independent auditors and evaluating our accounting policies and system of internal controls. Our Board has determined that Mr. Li qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert” as defined under applicable SEC rules and also meets the additional criteria for independence of audit committee member set forth in Rule 10A-3(b)(l) under the Exchange Act.

 

Compensation Committee

 

Our Compensation Committee is led by Wenbin An as the chairperson. Lei Li, Lizong Wang, Dishan Guo and Luke Liu are also members of our Compensation Committee. The Compensation Committee is primarily responsible for reviewing and approving our salary and benefits policies (including stock options) and other compensation of our executive officers.

 

Nominating Committee

 

Our Nominating Committee is led by Lizong Wang as the chairperson. Lei Li, Wenbin An, Dishan Guo and Luke Liu are also members of our Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee is primarily responsible for nominating directors and setting policies and procedures for the nomination of directors. The Nominating Committee is also responsible for overseeing the creation and implementation of our corporate governance policies and procedures.

 

A current copy of the Audit Committee charter, the Compensation Committee charter, and the Nominating Committee charter are available on the Company’s website, www.cncicc.com.

 

Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation

 

Messrs. An, Li, Wang, Dishan Guo and Zhenquan Guo,were the members of the Compensation Committee during 2013. Except that Mr. Dishan Guo served as our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, none of the members of the Compensation Committee is or has been an executive officer of the Company, and no director who served on the Compensation Committee during 2013 had any relationships requiring disclosure by the Company under the SEC’s rules requiring disclosure of certain relationships and related-party transactions. None of the Company’s executive officers served as a director or a member of a compensation committee (or other committee serving an equivalent function) of any other entity, the executive officers of which served as a director of the Company or member of the Compensation Committee during 2013.

 

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Code of Ethics

 

We have adopted a corporate code of ethics. We believe our code of ethics is reasonably designed to deter wrongdoing and promote honest and ethical conduct; provide full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure in public reports; comply with applicable laws; ensure prompt internal reporting of code violations; and provide accountability for adherence to the code. The code can be found on the Company’s website, www.cncicc.com. Additionally upon written request, the Company will provide any person a copy of the code of ethics without charge. Request should be sent to: China Internet Cafe Holdings Group, Inc., #1707, Block A, Genzon Times Square, Longcheng Blvd, Centre City, Longgang District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, PRC 518172.

  

Director Independence

 

Except for Dishan Guo, all our other directors are independent directors, as the term “independent” is defined by the rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market.

 

Board Leadership Structure and Role in Risk Oversight

 

Mr. Dishan Guo is our chairman, chief executive officer and chief financial officer. We have three independent directors. Our Board has three standing committees, each of which is comprised solely of independent directors with a committee chair. The Board believes that the Company’s chief executive officer is best situated to serve as Chairman of the Board because he is the director most familiar with our business and industry and the director most capable of identifying strategic priorities and executing our business strategy. In addition, having a single leader eliminates the potential for confusion and provides clear leadership for the Company. We believe that this leadership structure has served the Company well.

 

Our Board of Directors has overall responsibility for risk oversight. The Board has delegated responsibility for the oversight of specific risks to Board committees as follows:

 

·The Audit Committee oversees the Company’s risk policies and processes relating to the financial statements and financial reporting processes, as well as key credit risks, liquidity risks, market risks and compliance, and the guidelines, policies and processes for monitoring and mitigating those risks.

 

·The Nominating Committee oversees risks related to the Company’s governance structure and processes.

 

Our Board of Directors is responsible to approve all related party transactions. We have not adopted written policies and procedures specifically for related person transactions.

 

Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act requires our executive officers and directors and persons who own more than 10% of a registered class of our equity securities to file with the SEC initial statements of beneficial ownership, reports of changes in ownership and annual reports concerning their ownership of our common stock and other equity securities, on Form 3, 4 and 5 respectively. Executive officers, directors and greater than 10% shareholders are required by the SEC regulations to furnish our company with copies of all Section 16(a) reports they file.

 

Based solely on our review of the copies of such reports received by us and on written representations by our officers and directors regarding their compliance with the applicable reporting requirements under Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act, we believe that with respect to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, our directors, executive officers and 10% stockholders complied with all Section 16(a) filing requirements except that Mr. Dishan Guo was late in filing a Form 4 in connection with his acquisition of 233,000 shares of the Company’s common stock.

 

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Item 11.Executive Compensation.

 

The following Summary Compensation Table sets forth, for the years indicated, all cash compensation paid, distributed or accrued for services, including salary and bonus amounts, rendered in all capacities by our chief executive officer and all other executive officers who received or are entitled to receive remuneration during the stated periods.

  

Summary Compensation Table

 

Name and Principal 
Principal Position
  Year   Salary   Bonus   Stock
Awards
   Option
Awards
   Non-Equity
Incentive
Plan
   Nonqualified
Deferred
Compensation
Earnings
   All
Other
Compensation
   Total 
       (US$)   (US$)   (US$)   (US$)   (US$)   (US$)   (US$)   (US$) 
Dishan Guo   2013   $49,096   0    0    0    0    0    0   $49,096
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer(1)   2012   $47,611    0    0    0    0    0   0   $47,611 

 

  

(1)Mr. Guo has been serving as our Chief Executive Officer since July 2, 2010. He was appointed as our Chief Financial Officer on September 27, 2010.

 

Employment Agreements

 

All of our employees, including Mr. Dishan Guo, our Chief Executive Officer, have executed our standard employment agreement. Our employment agreements with our executives provide the amount of each executive officer’s salary and establish their eligibility to receive a bonus. Mr. Guo’s employment agreement provides for an annual salary of RMB 300,000 (approximately $49,096).

 

Other than the salary and necessary social benefits required by the government, which are defined in the employment agreement, we currently do not provide other benefits to our officers at this time. Our executive officers are not entitled to severance payments upon the termination of their employment agreements or following a change in control. 

 

Compensation Committee Report

 

The following report of the Compensation Committee shall not be deemed to be “soliciting material” or to otherwise be considered “filed” with the SEC, nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any future filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) or the Exchange Act except to the extent that the Company specifically incorporates it by reference into such filing.

 

The Compensation Committee consists of five members: Messrs. An, Guo, Li, Wang and Liu. All members except Mr. Guo are independent directors. The Compensation Committee has duties and powers as described in its written charter adopted by the Board. A copy of the charter can be found on the Company’s website at www.cncicc.com.

 

The Compensation Committee has reviewed and discussed with management the disclosures contained in the following section entitled “Compensation Discussion and Analysis.” Based on this review and discussion, the Compensation Committee recommended to the Board that the section entitled “Compensation Discussion and Analysis” be included in this Annual Report.

 

Members of the Compensation Committee

 

Wenbin An Dishan Guo Lei Li Lizong Wang Luke Liu

 

Compensation Discussion and Analysis

 

We strive to provide our named executive officers (as defined in Item 402 of Regulation S-K) with a competitive base salary that is in line with their roles and responsibilities when compared to peer companies of comparable size in similar locations.

 

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It is not uncommon for PRC private companies in the PRC to have base salaries as the sole form of compensation. The base salary level is established and reviewed based on the level of responsibilities, the experience and tenure of the individual and the current and potential contributions of the individual. The base salary is compared to the list of similar positions within comparable peer companies and consideration is given to the executive’s relative experience in his or her position.  Base salaries are reviewed periodically and at the time of promotion or other changes in responsibilities. 

 

We plan to implement a more comprehensive compensation program, which takes into account other elements of compensation, including, without limitation, short and long term compensation, cash and non-cash, and other equity-based compensation such as stock options. We expect that this compensation program will be comparable to the programs of our peer companies and aimed to retain and attract talented individuals. 

 

Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year End

 

None of our executive officers received any equity awards, including, options, restricted stock or other equity incentives during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013.

 

Compensation of Directors

 

The following table sets forth a summary of compensation paid to our directors who are not listed in the Summary Compensation Table during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013:

 

 

Director Compensation

 

Name and
Principal Position
  Year   Fees
Earned
or Paid
in Cash
($)
   Stock
Awards
($)
   Option 
Awards 
($)(5)
   Non-Equity
Incentive Plan
Compensation
($)
   Nonqualified
Deferred
Compensation
Earnings($)
   All Other
Compensation
($)
   Total 
($)
 
Lei Li   2013   $19,044    -    -    -    -    -    19,044 
Lizong Wang   2013   $19,044    -    -    -    -    -    19,044 
Wenbin An   2013   $19,044    -    -    -    -    -    19,044 
Zhenquan Guo(1)   2013   $0    -    -    -    -    -    0 

 

(1) Mr. Zhenquan Guo received no compensation for serving as director of the Company for the fiscal year of 2013 and resigned as director of the Company on January 27, 2014.

 

 

Item 12.Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.

 

The following table sets forth information regarding beneficial ownership of our common stock as of March 21, 2014 (i) by each person who is known by us to beneficially own more than 5% of our common stock; (ii) by each of our officers and directors; and (iii) by all of our officers and directors as a group. Unless otherwise specified, the address of each of the persons set forth below is in care of Junlong, #1707, Block A, Genzon Times Square, Longcheng Blvd, Centre City, Longgang District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, People’s Republic of China.

 

Name and Address
of
Beneficial Owner
  Position  Amount and
Nature of
Beneficial
Ownership (1)
   Percent
of
Class (2)
 
Directors and Officers:             
Dishan Guo  Chairman,  Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer   12,008,750    46.75%
Luke Liu  Director        
Lei Li  Director        
Wenbin An  Director        
Lizong Wang  Director   100,000    0.39%
All officers and directors as
a group (5 persons named above)
      12,108,750    47.13%
Owners of More than 5%:             
Dishan Guo      12,008,750    46.75%

 

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(1)  Under applicable SEC rules, a person is deemed to beneficially own securities which the person has the right to acquire within 60 days through the exercise of any option or warrant or through the conversion of a convertible security. Also under applicable SEC rules, a person is deemed to be the “beneficial owner” of a security with regard to which the person directly or indirectly, has or shares (a) voting power, which includes the power to vote or direct the voting of the security, or (b) investment power, which includes the power to dispose, or direct the disposition, of the security, in each case, irrespective of the person’s economic interest in the security.

 

In determining beneficial ownership of our common stock as of a given date, the number of shares shown includes shares of common stock which may be acquired on exercise of warrants or options or conversion of convertible securities within 60 days of that date. In determining the number of shares of the class beneficially owned by such person or entity on March 21, 2014, (a) the numerator is the number of shares of the class beneficially owned by such person or entity, including shares which may be acquired within 60 days on exercise of warrants or options and conversion of convertible securities, and (b) the denominator is the sum of (i) the total number of shares of common stock outstanding on March 21, 2014, which is 25,689,524, and (ii) the total number of shares that the beneficial owner may acquire upon conversion of the preferred an on exercise of the warrants and options. Unless otherwise stated, each beneficial owner has sole power to vote and dispose of its shares.

 

(2) A total of 25,689,524 shares of our common stock are considered to be outstanding pursuant to SEC Rule 13d-3(d)(1) as of March 21, 2014.

  

Item 13.Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.

 

The following includes a summary of transactions, or any currently proposed transaction, in which we were or are to be a participant and the amount involved exceeded or exceeds the lesser of $120,000, and in which any related person had or will have a direct or indirect material interest (other than compensation described under “Executive Compensation”) since the beginning of our last fiscal year. 

  

As of December 31, 2013, we had $3,063,633 due to Mr. Dishan Guo, our Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, which amount were accumulated since 2007 and used to pay daily operating expenses and professional fees. The amount due is unsecured with no stated interest and is payable on demand.

  

Our Board of Directors is responsible to approve all related party transactions. We have not adopted written policies and procedures specifically for related person transactions.

 

Director Independence

 

Except for Dishan Guo, all our other directors are independent directors, as the term “independent” is defined by the rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market.

 

Item 14.Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

 

Audit Fees

 

The aggregate fees billed for each of the last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for our audit of annual financial statements and review of financial statements included in our Form 10-K or services that are normally provided by the accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for those fiscal years were:

 

 

2013  $100,000   Albert Wong & Co.
         
2012  $93,000   EFP Rotenberg, LLP

 

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Audit Related Fees

 

The aggregate fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for assurance and related services by the principal accountant that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of the registrant’s financial statements and are not reported under Item 9(e)(1) of Schedule 14A are:

 

2013  $24,000   EFP Rotenberg,LLP
   $12,000    Albert Wong&Co.
2012  $36,000   EFP Rotenberg, LLP

  

Tax Fees

 

For the Company’s fiscal years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, we were not billed by our principal accountants for professional services rendered for tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning.

 

All Other Fees

 

For the fiscal years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, we did not incur any fees from our principal accountants for services other than the services covered under the “Audit Fees” and “Audit-Related Fees” for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 and 2012.

 

Preapproval Policy and Procedures

 

Our Audit Committee annually reviews the audit and non-audit services to be performed by our principal accounting firms and reviews and approves the fees charged by our principal accounting firms. Our principal accounting firms may not perform any service unless the approval of the Audit Committee is obtained prior to the performance of the services, except as may otherwise be provided by law or regulation. All services described above were approved by the Audit Committee.

 

 

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PART V

 

Item 15.Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules.

 

Exhibit No.   Description
     
2.1(1)   Form of Share Exchange Agreement, dated July 2, 2010, among the Company, Classic Bond Development Limited and its shareholders.
     
3.1(6)   Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of China Internet Café Holdings Group, Inc.
     
3.2(2)   Bylaws of the Company
     
3.3(3)   Amended and Restated Bylaws, adopted on July 30, 2010
     
3.4(6)   Certificate of Designations Preferences and Rights of the 5% Series A Convertible Preferred Stock of China Internet Café Holdings Group, Inc.
     
4.1(1)   Form of Cancellation Agreement, dated July 2, 2010, among the Company and certain shareholders.
     
 4.2(2)   Specimen Stock Certificate
     
10.1(1)   Management Consulting Service Agreement, dated June 11, 2010, among Zhonghefangda, Junlong and Junlong’s shareholders.
     
10.2(1)   Equity Pledge Agreement, dated June 11, 2010, among Zhonghefangda, Junlong and Junlong’s shareholders.
     
10.3(1)   Option Agreement, dated June 11, 2010, among Zhonghefangda, Junlong and Junlong’s shareholders.
     
10.4(1)   Proxy Agreement, dated June 11, 2010, among Zhonghefangda, Junlong and Junlong’s shareholders.
     
10.5(1)   English Translation of Form of Non-disclosure and Non-competition Agreement, dated March 11, 2010, between Junlong and its employees.
     
10.6(6)   Securities Purchase Agreement, dated February 22, 2011, by and among China Internet Café Holdings Group, Inc. and Investors identified therein
     
10.7(6)   Registration Rights Agreement, dated February 22, 2011
     
10.8(6)   Securities Escrow Agreement, dated February 22, 2011
     
10.9(6)   Lock-up Agreement, dated February 22, 2011
     
10.10(6)   Form of Series A Warrant
     
10.11(6)   Form of Series B Warrant
     
10.12 (7)   Lease Agreement, dated March 12, 2012, by and between Junlong and Shenzhen Jincheng Industrial Co., Ltd. [Unofficial Translation]
     
10.13(8)   Yiyou Series Health Products Distribution Agreement, dated January 27, 2014, by and among Beijing Eastern Union Medical Biotechnology, Ltd., Ningxia Eastern Outai Medicine, Ltd., the Company and Shenzhen Junlong Culture Communication Co., Ltd.

 

 

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14.1(4)   Code of Ethics
16.1(9)   Letter dated August 28, 2013 from EFP Rotenberg LLP to the SEC.
21(1)    Subsidiaries of the Company.
     
31.1   Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     
32.1   Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     
101.INS   XBRL Instance Document*
     
101.SCH   XBRL Schema Document*
     
101.CAL   XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document*
     
101.LAB   XBRL Label Linkbase Document *
     
101.PRE   XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document*
     
101.DEF   XBRL Definition Linkbase Document*

 

 

* In accordance with Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the XBRL information in Exhibit 101 to this annual report on Form 10-K shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

 

(1) Incorporated by reference to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 9, 2010.

(2) Incorporated by reference to our Registration Statement on Form SB-2 filed on August 30, 2006.

(3) Incorporated by reference to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 3, 2010.

(4) Incorporated by reference to our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on June 30, 2008.

(5) Incorporated by reference to our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on September 28, 2010.

(6) Incorporated by reference to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 23, 2011.

(7) Incorporated by reference to our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on April 19, 2013.

(8) Incorporated by reference to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 30, 2014.

(9) Incorporated by reference to our Exhibit 16.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 3, 2013.

  

 

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SIGNATURES

 

In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

Date:  March 26, 2014

  CHINA INTERNET CAFÉ HOLDINGS GROUP, INC.
     
  By: /s/ Dishan Guo
    Dishan Guo
    Chief Executive Officer & Chief Financial Officer
    (Principal Executive Officer & Principal Financial Officer

  

In accordance with the Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated on March 26, 2014.

 

Name   Title  
    Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial  
    Officer, and Chairman of the Board (principal  
/s/ Dishan Guo   executive officer and principal financial officer)  
Dishan Guo      
       
/s/ Luke Liu   Director  
Luke Liu      
       
/s/ Lei Li   Director  
Lei Li      
       
/s/ Wenbin An   Director  
Wenbin An      
       
/s/ Lizong Wang   Director  
Lizong Wang      

 

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CHINA INTERNET CAFE HOLDINGS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012

 

 

  

INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

    Page
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firms   F-2 - F-3
Consolidated Balance Sheets - at December 31, 2013 and 2012   F-4
Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income   F-5
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity   F-6
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows   F-7
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements   F-8 - F-30

 

F-1
 

 

ALBERT WONG & CO.

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

7th Floor, Nan Dao Commercial Building

359-361 Queen’s Road Central

Hong Kong

Tel : 2851 7954

Fax: 2545 4086

 

ALBERT WONG

B.Soc., Sc., ACA., LL.B., C.P.A.(Practising)

 

 

To:

The board of directors and stockholders of

China Internet Cafe Holdings Group, Inc.

 

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of China Internet Cafe Holdings Group, Inc. and subsidiaries ("the Company") as of December 31, 2013 and the related consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income, stockholders' equity and cash flows for the year then ended. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Group's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit.

 

We conducted our audit in accordance with standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

We were not engaged to examine management’s assertion about the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2013 included in the Company’s Item 9A “Controls and Procedures” in the Annual Report on Form 10-K and, accordingly, we do not express an opinion thereon.

 

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of China Internet Cafe Holdings Group, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2013 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

 

 

 

 

Hong Kong, China Albert Wong & Co.
March 25, 2014 Certified Public Accountants

 

F-2
 

 

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

 

To the Board of Directors and

Stockholders of China Internet Cafe Holdings Group, Inc.

and Subsidiaries

 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of China Internet Cafe Holdings Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2012, and the related consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows the year ended December 31, 2012. China Internet Cafe Holdings Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries’ management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit.

 

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. 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 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 audit 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 Internet Cafe Holdings Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2012, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2012, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

 

/s/ EFP Rotenberg, LLP

 

EFP Rotenberg, LLP

Rochester, New York

April 18, 2013

 

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CHINA INTERNET CAFE HOLDINGS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

ASSETS  December 31,
2013
   December 31,
2012
 
Current assets:        
Cash and cash equivalents  $40,241,459   $25,818,041 
Rental deposit   6,606    34,121 
Equipment deposit   3,240    7,427 
Inventory   36,200    49,681 
Deferred tax assets   77,646    76,982 
Total current assets   40,365,151    25,986,252 
           
Property, plant and equipment, net   9,463,573    12,730,766 
Intangible assets, net   62,007    124,274 
Rental deposit-long-term portion   456,940    416,066 
Total assets  $50,347,671   $39,257,358 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
Current liabilities:          
Short term loan  $163,655   $158,702 
Accounts payable   227,981    - 
Registration penalties payable   641,200    641,200 
Deferred revenue   2,293,794    1,505,699 
Payroll and payroll related liabilities   366,619    350,277 
Income and other taxes payable   1,011,814    754,709 
Accrued expenses   605,029    396,878 
Amount due to a shareholder   3,063,633    2,634,163 
Dividend payable on preferred stock   186,565    72,729 
Derivative financial instrument - preferred stock   -    64,280 
Derivative financial instrument - warrants   -    329,254 
Total current liabilities   8,560,290    6,907,891 
           
Commitments and contingencies (Note 17)          
Convertible Preferred stock ($0.00001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, -0- and 4,274,703 shares issued and outstanding as of  December 31, 2013 and 2012; preference in liquidation -$0 and $5,770,849, respectively)   -    3,682,473 
           
Stockholders' Equity:          
Common stock ($0.00001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized,  25,689,524 and  21,414,821 shares issued and outstanding  as of December 31, 2013 and 2012)   257    214 
Additional paid-in capital   5,732,759    2,050,329 
Statutory surplus reserves   718,744    718,744 
Retained earnings   32,548,107    24,320,169 
Accumulated other comprehensive income   2,787,514    1,577,538 
Total stockholders’ equity   41,787,381    28,666,994 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity  $50,347,671   $39,257,358 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements

 

F-4
 

 

CHINA INTERNET CAFE HOLDINGS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

   For The Years Ended 
   December 31, 
   2013   2012 
         
         
Revenue  $28,424,318   $29,575,042 
Cost of revenue   16,825,336    20,851,761 
Gross profit   11,598,982    8,723,281 
Operating Expenses          
General and administrative expenses   899,688    1,199,510 
Loss on disposal of fixed assets   68,644    - 
Cafe relocation costs   -    763,219 
Total operating expenses   968,332    1,962,729 
           
Income from operations   10,630,650    6,760,552 
           
Non-operating income (expenses)          
Change in fair value of derivative financial instrument - preferred stock   64,280    83,424 
Change in fair value of derivative financial instrument - warrants   329,254    (199,758)
Interest income   114,120    18,624 
Interest expense   (12,825)   (14,501)
Other expenses   16,586    (14,515)
Total non-operating income (expenses)   511,415    (126,726)
           
Income before income taxes   11,142,065    6,633,826 
Income taxes   2,800,291    1,857,341 
Net income   8,341,774    4,776,485 
           
Dividend on preferred stock   (113,836)   (216,605)
Net income attributable to China Internet Cafe Holdings Group, Inc. common stockholders  $8,227,938   $4,559,880 
           
Other comprehensive income          
Net income  $8,341,774   $4,776,485 
Foreign currency translation   1,209,976    122,162 
Total comprehensive income  $9,551,750   $4,898,647 
           
Earnings per share          
- Basic  $0.33   $0.21 
- Diluted  $0.32   $0.19 
Weighted average common stock outstanding          
- Basic   25,080,525    21,335,038 
- Diluted   25,891,783    25,629,741 

 

 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements

 

F-5
 

 

CHINA INTERNET CAFE HOLDINGS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012

 

   Common Stock                     
   Number of
Shares
   Amount   Additional
Paid-in
Capital
   Statutory Reserves   Retained
Earnings
   Accumulated
Other Comprehensive Income
   Total Stockholders' Equity 
Balance at January 1, 2011   20,200,000    202    1,628,417    718,744    10,499,454    611,944    13,458,761 
Issuance of common stock   924,967    10    100,309    -    -    -    100,319 
Preferred stock dividend   129,410    -    -    -    (247,486)   -    (247,486)
Net income for the year   -    -    -    -    9,508,321    -    9,508,321 
Foreign currency translation difference   -    -    -    -    -    843,432    843,432 
Balance at December 31, 2011   21,254,377   $212   $1,728,726   $718,744   $19,760,289   $1,455,376   $23,663,347 
Stock based compensation   -    -    105,000    -    -    -    105,000 
Preferred stock dividend   160,444    2    216,603    -    (216,605)   -    - 
Net income for the year   -    -    -    -    4,776,485    -    4,776,485 
Foreign currency translation difference   -    -    -    -    -    122,162    122,162 
Balance at December 31, 2012   21,414,821   $214   $2,050,329   $718,744   $24,320,169   $1,577,538   $28,666,994 
Converted preferred stock   4,274,703    43    3,682,430    -    -    -    3,682,473 
Preferred stock dividend   -    -    -    -    (113,836)   -    (113,836)
Net income for the period   -    -    -    -    8,341,774    -    8,341,774 
Foreign currency translation difference   -    -    -    -    -    1,209,976    1,209,976 
Balance at December 31, 2013   25,689,524   $257   $5,732,759   $718,744   $32,548,107   $2,787,514   $41,787,381 

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements

 

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CHINA INTERNET CAFE HOLDINGS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

   For The Years Ended 
   December 31, 
   2013   2012 
Cash flows from operating activities        
Net income  $8,341,774   $4,776,485 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:          
Change in fair value of derivative financial instrument - preferred stock   (64,280)   (83,424)
Change in fair value of derivative financial instrument- warrants   (329,254)   199,758 
Advisory fee   -    105,000 
Depreciation   3,620,768    3,090,100 
Amortization   65,290    38,103 
Loss on disposal of fixed assets   68,644    762,602 
Deferred tax assets   1,716    (7,011)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Rental deposit   582    (45,621)
Inventory   14,837    164,593 
Accounts payable   225,029    (101,259)
Deferred revenue   731,514    (595,104)
Payroll and payroll related liabilities   5,339    24,356 
Income and other taxes payable   230,530    (571,986)
Accrued expenses and penalties payable   196,869    221,122 
Amount due to a shareholder   383,839    487,206 
Net cash provided by operating activities   13,493,197    8,464,920 
           
Cash flows from investing activities          
Purchase of property, plant and equipment   (72,320)   (3,477,222)
Deposits paid for property, plant and equipment   4,362    995,025 
Net cash used in investing activities   (67,958)   (2,482,197)
           
Cash flows from financing activities          
Proceeds from short term loan   161,991    158,645 
Short term loan repayments   (161,991)   - 
Net cash flows provided in financing activities:   -    158,645 
           
Effect of foreign currency translation on cash   998,179    46,993 
           
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents   14,423,418    6,188,361 
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period   25,818,041    19,629,680 
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period  $40,241,459   $25,818,041 
           
Cash paid during the year for:          
Interest paid  $12,825   $14,501 
Income taxes paid  $3,056,693   $1,411,438 
           
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash transactions:          
Transfer at equipment deposits paid in property and equipment  $-   $994.732 
Dividend payable on preferred stock  $186,565   $72,729 
Registration penalties  $-   $192,356 
Advisory fee  $-   $105,000 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements

 

F-7
 

 

CHINA INTERNET CAFE HOLDINGS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012

 

  1. Organization, Recapitalization and Nature of Business

 

China Internet Cafe Holdings Group, Inc. (“China Internet Cafe”)

China Internet Cafe Holdings Group, Inc. (formerly known as China Unitech Group, Inc.) (“China Internet Café”, “the Company”, “we”, “us”, “our”) was incorporated in the State of Nevada on March 14, 2006. The Company was a development company from incorporation until the quarter ended June 30, 2010. On July 2, 2010, the Company successfully closed a share exchange transaction with the shareholders of Classic Bond Development Limited, a British Virgin Islands corporation (" Classic Bond"). The Company will operate through its variable interest entities in China to execute the current business plan of those affiliates which involves the operation of a chain of China-based internet cafes. The “Business”, on February 1, 2011, the Company changed its name from China Unitech Group, Inc. to China Internet Cafe Holdings Group, Inc.

 

Recapitalization of Classic Bond Development Limited

On July 2, 2010, the Company entered into a share exchange transaction with Classic Bond Development Limited, a British Virgin Islands corporation (“Classic Bond”), and the shareholders of Classic Bond. Pursuant to the Share Exchange Agreement, China Internet Cafe acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Classic Bond in exchange for 19,000,000 newly issued shares of the Company’s common stock, which represented approximately 94% of the 20,200,000 issued and outstanding shares of common stock after the transaction and after the coincident cancellation of 4,973,600 shares of common stock held by the Company’s former majority stockholder. The business, assets and liabilities did not change as a result of the reverse acquisition.

 

This share exchange transaction resulted in the shareholders of Classic Bond obtaining a majority voting interest in the Company. Generally accepted accounting principles require that the Company whose shareholders retain the majority interest in a combined business be treated as the acquirer for accounting purposes, resulting in a reverse acquisition with Classic Bond as the accounting acquirer and China Internet Cafe as the acquired party. Accordingly, the share exchange transaction has been accounted for as a recapitalization of Classic Bond whereby Classic Bond is deemed to be the continuing, surviving entity for accounting purposes, but through reorganization, has deemed to have adopted the capital structure of China Internet Cafe. The equity section of the accompanying financial statements has been restated to reflect the recapitalization of the Company due to the reverse acquisition as of the first day of the first period presented.

 

Accordingly, all references to common shares of Classic Bond’s common stock have been restated to reflect the equivalent number of China Internet Cafe‘s common shares. In other words, the 2,000,000 Classic Bond shares outstanding are restated as 20,200,000 common shares, as of July 2, 2010. Each share of Classic Bond is restated to 10.10 shares of China Internet Cafe.

 

The book value of the net assets that for accounting purposes, were deemed to have been acquired by Classic Bond from China Internet Cafe, as of the date of acquisition (July 2, 2010) were $3,333.

 

During the recapitalization, the Company incurred restructuring expenses of $300,000, related legal and professional fee of $ 129,033 and the interest expenses of $6,053 related to the short term loan for paying restructuring expenses. All of these expenses amounting to $435,086 in total were recorded as reorganizational expenses in statement of income.

 

Classic Bond Development Limited (“Classic Bond”)

Classic Bond Development Limited was incorporated on November 2, 2009 in the British Virgins Islands (“BVI”) with 50,000 authorized common stock with no par value. On November 2, 2009, 50,000 common stock at $0.129 (HK$1) each were issued for cash at $6,452 (HK$50,000) to several shareholders including Mr. Guo Dishan who is the 65% equity interest shareholder and the sole director of the Company.

 

On June 23, 2010, the Company further issued 1,950,000 shares of common stock of classic bond to 42 individuals to raise fund of $84,093 (HK$651,721) for 641,046 shares and 1,308,954 shares associated with the reorganization of the Company at a value of $167,519 (HK$1,308,954) which is reflected as contributed capital by existing shareholders of Junlong and the total amount was $251,612. As of June 30, 2010, 2,000,000 shares of Common Stock were issued and outstanding.

 

Classic Bond is in the business of operating internet cafés, throughout the Longang District of Shenzhen in Province of Guangdong of People's Republic of China ("PRC"). The Company conducts its operations through the following subsidiaries: (a) a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company located in the PRC: Shenzhen Zhonghefangda Network Technology Co., Ltd. (“Zhonghefangda”) and (b) an entity located in the PRC: Shenzhen Junlong Culture Communication Co., Ltd. (“Junlong’), which is controlled by the Company through contractual arrangements between Zhonghefangda and Junlong, as if Junlong were a wholly-owned subsidiary of Classic Bond.

 

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CHINA INTERNET CAFE HOLDINGS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012

 

1. Organization, Recapitalization and Nature of Business (Continued)

 

Shenzhen Zhonghefangda Network Technology Co., Ltd. (“Zhonghefangda”)

Zhonghefangda , Classic Bond’s wholly-owned subsidiary, was incorporated in People’s Republic of China (“PRC”) on June 10, 2010 with registered capital of $129,032 (HK$1 million). Zhonghefangda is engaged in provision of management and consulting services and Mr. Guo Dishan is the legal representative of Zhonghefangda.

 

On June 11, 2010, to protect the Company’s shareholders from possible future foreign ownership restrictions, Zhonghefangda and Junlong entered into a series of agreements. Under these agreements Zhonghefangda obtained the ability to direct the operations of Junlong and to receive a majority of the residual returns. Therefore, management determined that Junlong became a variable interest entity (“VIE”) under the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) ASC 810-10 and Zhonghefangda was determined to be the primary beneficiary of Junlong. Accordingly, beginning June 11, 2010, Zhonghefangda is able to consolidate the assets, liabilities, results of operations and cash flows of Junlong in its financial statements. Because the legal representatives and ultimate major stockholder of Zhonghefangda and Junlong is the same person, Mr. Guo Dishan, Zhonghefangda and Junlong were deemed, until June 11, 2010, to be under common control.

 

Exclusive Management and Consulting Agreement

On June 11, 2010, Zhonghefangda signed an exclusive management and consulting services agreement with Junlong. Pursuant to the agreement, Zhonghefangda agreed to provide management and consulting services to Junlong, upon request, in connection with the operation of the Business. The agreement provides that Junlong will compensate Zhonghefangda by paying an amount equal to the aggregate net profit of Junlong for a period of twenty (20) years and for succeeding periods of the same duration until the agreement is terminated by both parties under agreed conditions. Zhonghefangda will reimburse Junlong the full amount of any net losses incurred by Junlong during the term of this agreement. As a result of entering into the exclusive management and consulting agreement, Zhonghefangda should be deemed to control Junlong as a Variable Interest Entity and Junlong is consolidated in the accompanying financial statements.

 

Shenzhen Jun Long Culture Communication Co., Ltd. (“Junlong”)

Junlong is a Chinese enterprise organized in the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”) on December 26, 2003 in accordance with the Laws of the People’s Republic of China with the registered capital of $0.136 million (equivalent to RMB 1 million). In 2001, the Chinese government imposed higher capital (RMB10 million for regional internet café chain and RMB50 million for national internet café chain) and facility requirements for the establishment of internet cafes. On August 19, 2004, Junlong was granted approval from Shenzhen Municipal People’s Government to increase its registered capital by $1,230,500 from $136,722 to $1,367,222 million (increased by RMB 9 million, from RMB 1 million to RMB 10 million) The capital verification process has been completed. In April and July of 2010, Junlong acquired three internet cafes in Shenzhen.

 

In 2005, Junlong obtained internet cafe licenses to operate an internet café chain from the Ministry of Culture, and opened its first internet cafe in April, 2006 and our members can access the internet at our venues. We opened 7 internet cafes in 2006, 5 internet cafes opened in 2007, 11 internet cafes opened in 2008, 5 internet cafes opened in 2009, 16 internet cafes opened in 2010, 15 internet cafes opened in 2011, and 3 internet cafes opened during the year 2012. In total, as of December 31, 2013, we owned 62 internet cafes within Shenzhen, Guangdong.

 

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

  (a) Basis of presentation

The Company’s accounting policies used in the preparation of the accompanying financial statements conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("US GAAP") and have been consistently applied.

 

  (b) Principle of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of China Internet Cafe Holdings Group, Inc., Classic Bond Development Limited, Zhonghefangda and the VIE-Junlong. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in the consolidation. The consolidated financial statements included herein, presented in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles and stated in US dollars, have been prepared by the Company, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

F-9
 

 

CHINA INTERNET CAFE HOLDINGS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012

 

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

 

  (c) Use of estimates

In preparing financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United states of America, management makes estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. These accounts and estimates include, but are not limited to, the valuation of receivables due from related parties, inventories and the estimation of useful lives of plant and machinery and intangibles assets. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Warrants that could require cash settlement or have anti-dilution price protection provisions are recorded as liabilities at their estimated fair value at the date of issuance, with subsequent changes in estimated fair vale recorded in other income (expense) in our statement of loss and comprehensive loss in each subsequent period. In general, warrants with anti-dilution provisions are measured using the binomial valuation model. The methodology based, in part, upon inputs for which there is little or no observable market data requiries the Group to develop its own assumptions. The assumptions used in calculating the estimated fair value of the warrants represent our best estimates, however these estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of judgment. As a result, if factors change and different assumptions are used, the warrant liability and the change in estimated fair value could be materially different. Also see Note 16.

 

  (d) Revenue recognition

Internet café members purchase prepaid IC cards which include stored value that will be deducted based on time usage of computers at the internet cafe. Revenues derived from the prepaid IC cards at the internet café are recognized when services are provided. This is based upon the usage of computer time at the internet cafe. Outstanding customer balances in the IC cards are included in deferred revenue on the balance sheets. The Company does not charge any service fees that cause a decrease to customer balances. There is no expiration date for IC cards.

 

The Company also records revenue from commissions received from the sale of third parties on-line gaming cards, snacks and drinks. Commission revenue amounting to 20% of the value of the on-line gaming cards, snacks and drinks is recognized at the time the gaming cards, etc. are sold to customers. During the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, the commission income was $452,837 and $373,285, less than 1% of total revenue.

 

  (e) Cost of revenue

Cost of revenue consists primarily of depreciation of each internet café’s computer equipment and hardware and overhead associated with the internet cafes including rental payments, utilities, business taxes, value added taxes, and surcharges. Our internet surfing business tax is 20% on gross revenue generated from our internet cafes. Our other surcharges are an education surcharge of 3%, city development surcharge of 1%, a culture development surcharge of 3%, and a snacks and drinks business tax of 5%. All surcharges are calculated on the basis of business tax amount. Our value added taxes is 3% on gross revenue generated from selling time of internet surfing in our internet cafes. Since November 2012, the Company has paid value added taxes instead of business taxes.

 

  (f) Credit risk

The Company may be exposed to credit risk from its cash at banks. An allowance has been considered for estimated irrecoverable amounts determined by reference to past default experience and the current economic environment. No allowance is considered necessary for the period.

 

  (g) Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, cash accounts, interest bearing savings accounts and time certificates of deposit with a maturity of three months or less when purchased.

 

  (h) Inventory

Inventory represented the IC cards we purchased from IC cards manufacturer. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market value. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method.

 

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CHINA INTERNET CAFE HOLDINGS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012

 

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

 

  (i) Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company applies the provisions of accounting guidance, FASB Topic ASC 820 that requires all entities to disclose the fair value of financial instruments, both assets and liabilities recognized and not recognized on the balance sheet, for which it is practicable to estimate fair value, and defines fair value of a financial instrument as the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties. As of December 31, 2013, the fair value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts payable, short-term loans, and accrued expenses approximated carrying value due to the short maturity of the instruments, or are based on quoted market prices or interest rates which fluctuate with market rates except for related party debt or receivables for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value.

 

The Company adopted the provisions of Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. ASC 820 clarifies the definition of fair value, prescribes methods for measuring fair value, and establishes a fair value hierarchy to classify the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:

 

Level 1 – Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities available at the measurement date.

Level 2 – Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other then quoted prices that are observable, and inputs derived from or corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3 – Inputs are unobservable inputs which reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions on what assumptions the market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best available information.

 

The availability of inputs observable in the market varies from instrument to instrument and depends on a variety of factors including the type of instrument, whether the instrument is actively traded, and other characteristics particular to the transaction. For many financial instruments, pricing inputs are readily observable in the market, the valuation methodology used is widely accepted by market participants, and the valuation does not require significant management discretion. For other financial instruments, pricing inputs are less observable in the market and may require management judgment.

 

  (j) Stock-Based Compensation

Our advisor assists the Company for ongoing corporate compliance and development are accounted for under ASC 505-50. ASC 505-50-30-11 (previously EITF 96-18) further provides that an issuer measure the fair value of the equity instruments in these transactions using the stock price and other measurement assumptions as of the earlier of the following dates, referred to as the measurement date:

 

i. The date at which a commitment for performance by the counterparty to earn the equity instruments is reached (a performance commitment); and

 

ii. The date at which the counterparty’s performance is complete.

 

  (k) Equipment deposits

The Company prepaid equipment deposits to computer suppliers for the purchase of computers and equipment for new internet cafes.

 

  (l) Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment, comprising computer equipment and hardware, leasehold improvements, office furniture and vehicles are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives listed below.

 

    Estimated Useful Lives
Leasehold improvements   5 years
Cafe computer equipment and hardware   5 years
Cafe furniture and fixtures   5 years
Office furniture, fixtures and equipments   5 years
Motor vehicles   5 years

 

Leasehold improvements mainly result from decoration expense. All of the Company’s lease contracts state lease terms of 5 years and leasehold improvements are amortized over 5 years, which represents the shorter of useful life and lease term.

 

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CHINA INTERNET CAFE HOLDINGS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012

 

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

 

  (m) Intangible Assets

Our intangible assets consist of definite-lived assets subject to amortization such as Business License and Customer Lists. The useful lives of the Business License are 9 to 15 years and we amortized the customer lists over 5 years. We calculate amortization of the definite-lived intangible assets on a straight-line basis over the useful lives of the related intangible assets. Development cost of internal-use software is insignificant and is recorded as expense in the period such cost occurs.

 

  (n) Deferred Revenue

Deferred revenue represents unused balances of the prepaid amounts from the IC cards that are unused balance. The Outstanding customer balances are $2,293,794 and $1,505,699 as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and are included in deferred revenue on the balance sheets. Management has evaluated the deferred revenue balance and has determined any potential revenue from the unused balance to be immaterial at the year ended December 31, 2013.

 

  (o) Comprehensive income

The Company follows the FASB’s accounting standard. Comprehensive income is defined as the change in equity of a company during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances excluding transactions resulting from investments from owners and distributions to owners. For the Company, comprehensive income for the periods presented includes net income and foreign currency translation adjustments.

 

  (p) Income taxes

Income taxes are provided on an asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting of income taxes. Current tax is based on the profit or loss from ordinary activities adjusted for items that are non-assessable or disallowable for income tax purpose and is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date. Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 740-10-50-2 requires deferred tax assets and liabilities be recognized for future tax consequence attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to be applied to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to reverse. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the statement of income in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is provided for deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not these items will either expire before the Company is able to realize their benefits, or that future deductibility is uncertain. Losses incurred by the Company in prior years provide for a net operating loss carry-forward. However, due to the fact that all net operating losses are from the U.S. shell company which we currently anticipate insufficient income to utilize in the future, the assets balance has been fully reserved for.

 

  (q) Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities

According to the requirements of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 810-10, “Variable interest Entities”, the Company has evaluated the economic relationships of its wholly owned subsidiary, Shenzhen Zhonghefangda Network Technology Co., Ltd. (“Zhonghefangda”) with Junlong and has determined that it is required to consolidate Zhonghefangda and Junlong pursuant to the rules of FASB ASC Topic 810-10. Therefore Junlong is considered to be a VIE, as defined by FASB ASC Topic 810-10 of which Classic Bond is the primary beneficiary as a result of its wholly owned subsidiary Zhonghefangda. Classic Bond, as mentioned above, will absorb a majority of the economic risks and rewards of the VIE that are being consolidated in the accompanying financial statements.

 

The carrying amount of the VIE’s’ assets and liabilities are as follows:

 

    December 31,
2013
    December 31,
2012
 
Current assets and Long term rental deposit   $ 40,805,688     $ 26,392,390  
Property, plant and equipment     9,463,574       12,730,766  
Intangible assets     62,008       124,275  
Total assets     50,331,270       39,247,431  
Total liabilities     (11,793,939 )     (10,129,831 )
Net assets   $ 38,537,331     $ 29,117,600  

 

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CHINA INTERNET CAFE HOLDINGS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012

 

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

 

  (r) Foreign currency translation

Assets and liabilities of the Company with a functional currency other than US$ are translated into US$ using period end exchange rates. Income and expense items are translated at the average exchange rates in effect during the period. Foreign currency translation differences are included as a component of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in Stockholders’ Equity.

 

The exchange rates used to translate amounts in RMB into USD for the purposes of preparing the financial statements were as follows:

 

    December 31, 2013     December 31, 2012  
Year-end RMB : USD exchange rate     6.1104       6.3011  
Average yearly RMB : USD exchange rate     6.1905       6.3034  

 

The RMB is not freely convertible into foreign currency and all foreign exchange transactions must take place through authorized institutions. No representation is made that the RMB amounts could have been, or could be, converted into USD at the rates used in translation.

 

  (s) Post-retirement and post-employment benefits

The Company contributes to a state pension plan in respect of its PRC employees. Other than the above, neither the Company nor its subsidiary or the consolidated VIE’s provides any other post-retirement or post-employment benefits.

 

  (t) Earnings per share (EPS)

Earnings per share is calculated in accordance with ASC 260-10 which requires the Company to calculate net income (loss) per share based on basic and diluted net income (loss) per share, as defined. Basic EPS excludes dilution and is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS is similar to basic EPS but presents the dilutive effect on a per share basis of potential common shares (e.g., convertible securities, preferred stock and warrants) as if they had been converted at the beginning of the periods presented, or issuance date, if later. Potential common shares that have an anti-dilutive effect (i.e., those that increase income per share or decrease loss per share) are excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS. See Note 13 for details.

 

  (u) Retained earnings-appropriated

In accordance with the relevant PRC regulations and Zhonghefangda and Junlong’s articles of association, Junlong is required to allocate their respective net income to statutory surplus reserve.

 

  (v) Statutory surplus reserves

In accordance with the relevant laws and regulations of the PRC and the articles of associations of the Company, Junlong is required to allocate 10% of their net income reported in the PRC statutory accounts, after offsetting any prior years’ losses, to the statutory surplus reserve, on an annual basis. When the balance of such reserve reaches 50% of the respective registered capital of the subsidiaries, any further allocation is optional.

 

As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the statutory surplus reserves of the subsidiary already reached 50% of the registered capital of the subsidiary and the Company was not required to allocate any further amount to it.

 

The statutory surplus reserves can be used to offset prior years’ losses, if any, and may be converted into registered capital, provided that the remaining balances of the reserve after such conversion is not less than 25% of registered capital. The statutory surplus reserve is non-distributable.

 

  (w) Reclassification

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior year financial statements to conform to the current year presentation.

 

F-13
 

  

CHINA INTERNET CAFE HOLDINGS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012

 

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

 

  (x) Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In January 2013, FASB has issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2013-01, Balance Sheet (Topic 210): Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. This ASU clarifies that ordinary trade receivables and receivables are not in the scope of ASU No. 2011-11, Balance Sheet (Topic 210): Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. Specifically, ASU 2011-11 applies only to derivatives, repurchase agreements and reverse purchase agreements, and securities borrowing and securities lending transactions that are either offset in accordance with specific criteria contained in the FASB Accounting Standards Codification™ (Codification) or subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement. The FASB undertook this clarification project in response to concerns expressed by U.S. stakeholders about the standard’s broad definition of financial instruments. After the standard was finalized, companies realized that many contracts have standard commercial provisions that would equate to a master netting arrangement, significantly increasing the cost of compliance at minimal value to financial statement users. An entity is required to apply the amendments in ASU 2013-01 for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those annual periods. An entity should provide the required disclosures retrospectively for all comparative periods presented. The effective date is the same as the effective date of ASU 2011-11. The adoption of ASU 2013-01 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

 

In February 2013, FASB has issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2013-02, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting of Amounts Reclassified out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. This ASU improves the transparency of reporting these reclassifications. Other comprehensive income includes gains and losses that are initially excluded from net income for an accounting period. Those gains and losses are later reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income into net income. The amendments in this ASU do not change the current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income in financial statements. All of the information that this ASU requires already is required to be disclosed elsewhere in the financial statements under U.S. GAAP. The new amendments will require an organization to:

 

(1)Present (either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes) the effects on the line items of net income of significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income - but only if the item reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period.

 

(2)Cross-reference to other disclosures currently required under U.S. GAAP for other reclassification items (that are not required under U.S. GAAP) to be reclassified directly to net income in their entirety in the same reporting period. This would be the case when a portion of the amount reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income is initially transferred to a balance sheet account (e.g., inventory for pension-related amounts) instead of directly to income or expense.

 

The amendments apply to all public and private companies that report items of other comprehensive income. Public companies are required to comply with these amendments for all reporting periods (interim and annual). A private company is required to meet the reporting requirements of the amended paragraphs about the roll forward of accumulated other comprehensive income for both interim and annual reporting periods. However, private companies are only required to provide the information about the effect of reclassifications on line items of net income for annual reporting periods, not for interim reporting periods. The amendments are effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012, for public companies and are effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013, for private companies. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of ASU 2013-02 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

 

In February 2013, FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2013-03, Financial Instruments (Topic 825). This ASU clarifies the scope and applicability of a disclosure exemption that resulted from the issuance of Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs. The amendment clarifies that the requirement to disclose "the level of the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurements are categorized in their entirety (Level 1, 2, or 3)" does not apply to nonpublic entities for items that are not measured at fair value in the statement of financial position, but for which fair value is disclosed. This ASU is the final version of Proposed Accounting Standards Update 2013-200—Financial Instruments (Topic 825) which has been deleted. The amendments are effective upon issuance. The adoption of ASU 2013-03 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

 

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CHINA INTERNET CAFE HOLDINGS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012

 

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

 

In February 2013, FASB has issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2013-04, Liabilities (Topic 405): Obligations Resulting from Joint and Several Liability Arrangements for Which the Total Amount of the Obligation Is Fixed at the Reporting Date. This ASU provides guidance for the recognition, measurement, and disclosure of obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation within the scope of this ASU is fixed at the reporting date, except for obligations addressed within existing guidance in U.S. GAAP. The guidance requires an entity to measure those obligations as the sum of the amount the reporting entity agreed to pay on the basis of its arrangement among its co-obligors and any additional amount the reporting entity expects to pay on behalf of its co-obligors. The guidance in this ASU also requires an entity to disclose the nature and amount of the obligation as well as other information about those obligations. The amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. For nonpublic entities, the amendments are effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2014, and interim periods and annual periods thereafter. The amendments in this ASU should be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented for those obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements within the ASU’s scope that exist at the beginning of an entity’s fiscal year of adoption. An entity may elect to use hindsight for the comparative periods (if it changed its accounting as a result of adopting the amendments in this ASU) and should disclose that fact. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of ASU 2013-04 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

 

In March 2013, FASB has issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2013-05, Foreign Currency Matters (Topic 830). This ASU resolve the diversity in practice about whether Subtopic 810-10, Consolidation—Overall, or Subtopic 830-30, Foreign Currency Matters—Translation of Financial Statements, applies to the release of the cumulative translation adjustment into net income when a parent either sells a part or all of its investment in a foreign entity or no longer holds a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets that is a nonprofit activity or a business (other than a sale of in substance real estate or conveyance of oil and gas mineral rights)within a foreign entity. In addition, the amendments in this Update resolve the diversity in practice for the treatment of business combinations achieved in stages (sometimes also referred to as step acquisitions) involving a foreign entity. This ASU is the final version of Proposed Accounting Standards Update EITF11Ar—Foreign Currency Matters (Topic 830), which has been deleted. The amendments in this Update are effective prospectively for fiscal years (and interim reporting periods within those years) beginning after December 15, 2013. For nonpublic entities the amendments in this Update are effective prospectively for the first annual period beginning after December 15, 2014, and interim and annual periods thereafter. The amendments should be applied prospectively to derecognition events occurring after the effective date. Prior periods should not be adjusted. Early adoption is permitted. If an entity elects to early adopt the amendments, it should apply them as of the beginning of the entity’s fiscal year of adoption. The adoption of ASU 2013-05 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

 

In April 2013, FASB Accounting Standards Update 2013-07, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205): Liquidation Basis of Accounting. This ASU clarifies when an entity should apply the liquidation basis of accounting. In addition, the guidance provides principles for the recognition and measurement of assets and liabilities and requirements for financial statements prepared using the liquidation basis of accounting. Liquidation is the process by which a company converts its assets to cash or other assets and settles its obligations with creditors in anticipation of ceasing all of its activities. An organization in liquidation must prepare its financial statements using a basis of accounting that communicates information to users of those financial statements to enable those users to develop expectations about how much the organization will have available for distribution to investors after disposing of its assets and settling its obligations. The ASU requires organization to prepare its financial statements using the liquidation basis of accounting when liquidation is “imminent.” Liquidation is considered imminent when the likelihood is remote that the organization will return from liquidation and either: (a) a plan for liquidation is approved by the person or persons with the authority to make such a plan effective and the likelihood is remote that the execution of the plan will be blocked by other parties; or (b) a plan for liquidation is being imposed by other forces (e.g., involuntary bankruptcy). In cases where a plan for liquidation was specified in the organization’s governing documents at inception (e.g., limited-life entities), the organization should apply the liquidation basis of accounting only if the approved plan for liquidation differs from the plan for liquidation that was specified in the organization’s governing documents. The ASU requires financial statements prepared using the liquidation basis to present relevant information about a company’s resources and obligations in liquidation, including the following:

 

(1)The organization’s assets measured at the amount of the expected cash proceeds from liquidation, including any items it had not previously recognized under U.S. GAAP that it expects to either sell in liquidation or use in settling liabilities (e.g., trademarks).

 

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CHINA INTERNET CAFE HOLDINGS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012

 

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

 

(2)The organization’s liabilities as recognized and measured in accordance with existing guidance that applies to those liabilities.
(3)Accrual of the costs it expects to incur and the income it expects to earn during liquidation, including any anticipated disposal costs.

 

This ASU is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of ASU 2013-07 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

 

In June 2013, FASB Accounting Standards Update 2013-08, Financial Services—Investment Companies (Topic 946): Amendments to the Scope, Measurement, and Disclosure Requirements. This ASU sets forth a new approach for determining whether a public or private company is an investment company. The ASU also clarifies the characteristics and sets measurement and disclosure requirements for an investment company. The ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2013. Early adoption is not allowed.

 

This guidance is a result of the efforts of the FASB and the IASB to develop a consistent approach for determining whether a company is an investment company, for which fair value of investments is the most relevant measurement for the company’s financial statement users. The ASU affects the scope, measurement, and disclosure requirements for investment companies under U.S. GAAP.

Under the ASU, a company regulated under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is considered an investment company for accounting purposes. All other companies must assess whether they have the following characteristics to be considered an investment company:

 

(a)The company obtains funds from investor(s) and provides the investor(s) with investment management services;
(b)The company commits to its investor(s) that its business purpose and only substantive activities are investing the funds for returns solely from capital appreciation, investment income, or both;
(c)The company or its affiliates do not obtain or have the objective of obtaining returns or benefits from an investee or its affiliates that are not normally attributable to ownership interests or that are other than capital appreciation or investment income;
(d)The company has multiple investments;
(e)The company has multiple investors;
(f)The company has investors that are not related to the parent or investment manager;
(g)The company’s ownership interests are in the form of equity or partnership interests; and
(h)The company manages substantially all of its investments on a fair value basis.

 

To be considered an investment company, a company must have all the fundamental characteristics of (a) through (c) above. Typically, an investment company also has characteristics (d) through (h). However, if a company does not possess one or more of the typical characteristics, it must apply judgment and determine, considering all facts and circumstances, how its activities continue to be consistent (or are not consistent) with those of an investment company.

 

An investment company also will be required to measure noncontrolling ownership interests in other investment companies at fair value rather than using the equity method of accounting. In addition, an investment company will be required to make the following additional disclosures: (a) the fact that the company is an investment company and is applying specialized guidance; (b) information about changes, if any, in a company’s status as an investment company; and (c) information about financial support provided or contractually required to be provided by an investment company to any of its investees.

 

The adoption of ASU 2013-08 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

 

In July 2013, The FASB has published Accounting Standards Update 2013-09, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Deferral of the Effective Date of Certain Disclosures for Nonpublic Employee Benefit Plans in Update No. 2011-04. This ASU defers indefinitely certain disclosures about investments held by nonpublic employee benefit plans in their plan sponsors’ own nonpublic equity securities. The ASU was approved by the FASB on June 12, 2013. ASU No. 2013-09, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Deferral of the Effective Date of Certain Disclosures for Nonpublic Employee Benefit Plans in Update No. 2011-04, applies to disclosures of certain quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used in Level 3 fair value measurement for investments held by certain employee benefit plans. The adoption of ASU 2013-09 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

 

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CHINA INTERNET CAFE HOLDINGS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012

 

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)

 

In July 2013, The FASB has issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2013-10, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Inclusion of the Fed Funds Effective Swap Rate (or Overnight Index Swap Rate) as a Benchmark Interest Rate for Hedge Accounting Purposes (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force). The amendments in this ASU permit the Fed Funds Effective Swap Rate (OIS) to be used as a U.S. benchmark interest rate for hedge accounting purposes, in addition to UST and LIBOR. The amendments also remove the restriction on using different benchmark rates for similar hedges.

 

Before the amendments in this ASU, only UST and, for practical reasons, the LIBOR swap rate, were considered benchmark interest rates. Including the Fed Funds Effective Swap Rate (OIS) as an acceptable U.S. benchmark interest rate in addition to UST and LIBOR will provide risk managers with a more comprehensive spectrum of interest rate resets to utilize as the designated benchmark interest rate risk component under the hedge accounting guidance.

 

The amendments apply to all entities that elect to apply hedge accounting of the benchmark interest rate. The amendments are effective prospectively for qualifying new or redesignated hedging relationships entered into on or after July 17, 2013. The adoption of ASU 2013-10 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

 

In July 2013, The FASB has issued ASU No. 2013-11, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force).

 

U.S. GAAP does not include explicit guidance on the financial statement presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. The amendments in this ASU state that an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, should be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward, except as follows. To the extent a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward is not available at the reporting date under the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction to settle any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance of a tax position or the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction does not require the entity to use, and the entity does not intend to use, the deferred tax asset for such purpose, the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented in the financial statements as a liability and should not be combined with deferred tax assets.

 

This ASU applies to all entities that have unrecognized tax benefits when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists at the reporting date. The amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. For nonpublic entities, the amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2014. Early adoption is permitted. The amendments should be applied prospectively to all unrecognized tax benefits that exist at the effective date. Retrospective application is permitted. The adoption of ASU 2013-11 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

 

3. Cash and cash equivalents

 

Cash and cash equivalents are summarized as follows:

    December 31,
2013
    December 31,
2012
 
Cash and cash equivalents at bank   $ 40,217,223     $ 25,800,930  
Cash in hand     24,236       17,111  
    $ 40,241,459     $ 25,818,041  

 

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to significant concentration of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents (Note 2). As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, $40,204,156 and $25,794,334 of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents were held by major banks located in the PRC, which management believes are of high credit quality, and $2,534 and $1,951 of the Company's cash and cash equivalents were held by Chase bank and JP Morgan Chase bank in USA, respectively.

 

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CHINA INTERNET CAFE HOLDINGS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012

 

4. Equipment Deposits

 

Equipment deposits consist of:

    December 31,
2013
    December 31,
2012
 
                                                             $ 3,240     $ 7,427  
                 

 

As of December 31, 2012, equipment deposits are for the purchase of an air-conditioner and fire protection systems for the new headquarters in Shenzhen. As of December 31, 2013, equipment deposit is for the purchase of fire protection systems for the new headquarters in Shenzhen. The deposit was paid in 2012 and remains in place.

 

5. Inventory

 

Inventory consists of:

    December 31,
2013
    December 31,
2012
 
                 
Purchased IC cards   $ 36,200     $ 49,681  

 

There was no allowance made for obsolete or slow moving inventory as of December 31, 2013 and 2012.

 

6. Property, Plant and Equipment, net

 

Property, plant and equipment, net, consist of the following:

    December 31,
2013
    December 31,
2012
 
Leasehold improvement   $ 4,234,152     $ 4,394,136  
Cafe computers equipment and hardware     17,307,427       16,939,215  
Cafe furniture and fixtures     2,176,149       1,963,143  
Office furniture, fixtures and equipment     355,974       303,271  
Motor vehicles     486,703       471,973  
    $ 24,560,405     $ 24,071,738  
Less: Accumulated depreciation     (15,096,832 )     (11,340,972 )
Property, plant and equipment, net   $ 9,463,573     $ 12,730,766  

 

During the year ended December 31, 2013, depreciation expenses amounted to $3,357,900, of which $3,250,521 and $107,379 were recorded as cost of sales and general and administrative expense, respectively.

During the year ended December 31, 2012, depreciation expenses amounted to $3,090,100, of which $2,985,548 and $104,552 were recorded as cost of sales and general and administrative expense, respectively.

 

7. Intangible Assets

 

Intangible assets are summarized as follows:

    December 31,
2013
    December 31,
2012
 
Business License   $ 102,723     $ 99,614  
Customer Lists     130,158       126,219  
      232,881       225,833  
Less: Accumulated Amortization     (170,874 )     (101,559 )
Total   $ 62,007     $ 124,274  

 

During the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, amortization expenses amounted to $66,145 and $38,103 respectively which was recorded under cost of sales.

 

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CHINA INTERNET CAFE HOLDINGS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012

 

7. Intangible Assets (Continued)

 

Estimated amortization for the next five years and thereafter are as follows:

 

Years ending December 31,      
2014   $ 46,576  
2015     15,431  
2016     -  
Thereafter     -  
Total   $ 62,007  

 

8. Short Term Loan

 

The short term loan due within one year as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 consist of the following:

 

        Interest     December 31,   December 31,  
Bank   Loan Period   rate     2013   2012  
China Construction Bank   April 1, 2012 to March 26, 2013     12.46 %   $ -   $ 158,702  
China Construction Bank   June 13, 2013 to June 12, 2014     9 %   $ 163,655   $ -  

 

On March 27, 2012, the Company entered into a loan agreement with China Construction Bank for $158,702 (RMB 1,000,000), which was secured by a director’s guarantee. The annual interest rate was approximately 12.46% and the loan was due on March 26, 2013. The loan has been paid in full on March 26, 2013.

 

On June 13, 2013, the Company entered into a loan agreement with China Construction Bank for $163,655 (RMB 1,000,000), which was secured by a director’s guarantee. The annual interest rate is approximately 9% and the loan is due on June 12, 2014.

 

For the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, interest expense on these loans was $12,825 and $14,501, respectively.

 

9. Income and Other Taxes Payable

 

Income and other tax payables consist of the following:

    December 31,
2013
    December 31,
2012
 
                 
Value added taxes   218,231     78,013  
Income tax     567,419       586,908  
Withhold individual income tax payable     4,064       2,208  
Other tax payable     222,100       87,580  
Total   $ 1,011,814     $ 754,709  

 

10. Due To A Shareholder

    December 31,
2013
    December 31,
2012
 
Mr. Guo Di Shan, a shareholder of the Company   $ 3,063,633     $ 2,634,163  
                 

 

The amount due to Mr. Di Shan Guo is unsecured with no stated interest and is payable on demand. The amount due as of December 31, 2013, represents amounts accumulated since 2007 and used to pay daily operating expenses and professional fees.

 

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CHINA INTERNET CAFE HOLDINGS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012

 

11. Cost of Revenue

 

Cost of revenue consists of the following:

    For The Years Ended
December 31,
 
    2013     2012  
                 
Depreciation and amortization   $ 3,607,119     $ 3,023,651  
Salary     3,458,182       3,250,516  
Rent     2,752,109       2,326,337  
Utility     2,107,666       2,221,137  
Business tax and surcharge     1,807,787       6,138,096  
Others     3,092,473       3,892,024  
    $ 16,825,336     $ 20,851,761  

 

12. Income Tax

 

The components of income before income taxes from continuing operations consisted of the following:

 

   2013   2012 
   US$   US$ 
Income (loss) subject to domestic income taxes only   (59,098)   (759,539)
Income (loss) subject to foreign income taxes only   11,201,163    7,429,365 
    11,142,065    6,633,826 

 

The Company is subject to U.S. federal and state income taxes. The Company’s subsidiaries incorporated in the PRC are subject to enterprise income taxes in China. The provision for income taxes from continuing operations consisted of the following:

 

   2013   2012 
   US$   US$ 
Current:        
Federal   -    - 
State   -    - 
PRC   2,877,937    1,934,323 
    2,877,937    1,934,323 
Deferred:          
Federal   -    - 
State   -    - 
PRC   (77,646)   (76,982)
Total provision for income taxes   2,800,291    1,857,341 

 

The following is a reconciliation of the difference between the actual provision for income taxes and the provision computed by applying the federal statutory rate on income from continuing operations before income taxes:

 

   2013   2012 
   US$   US$ 
Tax at federal statutory rate   2,785,516    1,658,456 
Permanent differences   (98,384)   29,804 
Loss not benefited   113,159    169,081 
    2,800,291    1,857,341 

 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. Deferred taxes are comprised of the following:

 

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CHINA INTERNET CAFE HOLDINGS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012

 

12. Income Tax (Continued)

    2013     2012  
    US$     US$  
DTA:                
Deferred assets - others     77,646       76,982  
Deferred assets - NOL     681,290       865,401  
Total Deferred assets     758,936       942,383  
Total Gross DTA     758,936       942,383  
Valuation allowance     (681,290 )     (865,401 )
Net deferred assets     77,646       76,982  

 

The Company has recorded a valuation allowance against all of its US deferred tax assets at December 31, 2013 and 2012. In accordance with ASC 740 Accounting for Income Taxes, based on all available evidence, including the Company’s historical results and the forecast of its future income, it is more likely than not that its US entity will not be able to realize its deferred tax assets, and that all of its PRC entities will be able to realize the deferred tax assets.

 

For U.S. federal income tax purposes, the Company has net operating loss, or NOL carry forwards of approximately $0.68 million and $0.87 million, at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The 2013 net operating loss carry forwards will expire after 20 years beginning 2031 and the 2012 net operating loss carry forwards will expire after 20 years beginning 2030, if not utilized. The Company has no net operating loss carry forwards for PRC enterprise income tax purposes, at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

  

Undistributed earnings of the Company’s PRC subsidiary amounted to approximately $34 million as of December 31, 2013. Those earnings are considered to be permanently reinvested and accordingly, no deferred tax expense is recorded for U.S. federal and state income tax or applicable withholding taxes. The PRC tax authorities have clarified that dividend distributions made out of pre-January 1, 2008 retained earnings will not be subject to withholding taxes.

 

The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to taxation in the U.S. and the PRC. Our U.S. federal and state income tax returns are generally not subject to examination by the tax authorities for tax years before 2008. The tax authorities in the PRC may examine the tax returns of the Company three years after its fiscal year ended.

 

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CHINA INTERNET CAFE HOLDINGS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012

 

13. Earnings per Share

 

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income attributable to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution of securities by including other potential common stock, including convertible preferred stock, stock options and warrants, in the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period, if dilutive. The numerators and denominators used in the computations of basic and dilutive earnings per share are presented in the following table:

 

   For The Years Ended
December 31,
 
   2013   2012 
BASIC        
Numerator for basic earnings per share attributable to the Company’s common stockholders:        
Net income  $8,341,774   $4,776,485 
Dividend on preferred stock   (113,836)   (216,605)
Net income used in computing basic earnings per share  $8,227,938   $4,559,880 
           
Basic weighted average shares outstanding   25,080,525    21,335,038 
Basic earnings per share  $0.33   $0.21 

 

   For The Years Ended
December 31,
 
   2013   2012 
DILUTED          
Numerator for diluted earnings per share attributable to the Company’s common stockholders:          
Net income  $8,227,938   $4,559,880 
Dividend on preferred stock   113,836    216,605 
Net income used in computing diluted earnings per share  $8,341,774   $4,776,485 
           
Weighted average outstanding shares of common stock   25,080,525    21,335,038 
Weighted average preferred stock   811,258    4,294,703 
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding   25,891,783    25,629,741 
Diluted earnings per share  $0.32   $0.19 
           
Potential common shares outstanding as of December 31:          
Series A preferred stock   -    4,274,703 
Warrants   2,498,326    2,498,326 
    2,498,326    6,773,029 

 

As of December 31, 2013, the average market price of the common stock during the year was less than the exercise price of the Warrants. Accordingly, the Warrants were anti-dilutive and have not been included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share.

 

14. Employee Benefits

 

The Company contributes to a state pension scheme organized by municipal and provincial governments in respect of its employees in PRC. The pension expense related to this plan is calculated at a range of 8% of the average monthly salary. The pension expense was $12,851 and $11,658 for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

 

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CHINA INTERNET CAFE HOLDINGS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012

 

15. Stockholders’ Equity

 

Common Stock

On July 2, 2010, China Internet Cafe entered into a share exchange transaction with Classic Bond and the shareholders of Classic Bond. Pursuant to the Share Exchange Agreement, China Internet Cafe acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Classic Bond in exchange for 19,000,000 newly issued shares of the Company’s common stock, which represented approximately 94% of the 20,200,000 issued and outstanding shares of common stock after the transaction and after the coincident cancellation of 4,973,600 shares of common stock held by the Company’s former majority stockholder The business, assets and liabilities did not change as a result of the reverse acquisition.

 

As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, there are 25,689,524 and 21,414,821 shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding respectively.

 

Series A Preferred Stock

On February 16, 2011, the Company filed with the Secretary of State of Nevada, as an amendment to its Articles of Incorporation, a Certificate of Designation, Preferences and Rights for the 5% Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.00001 per share (the “Series A Preferred Stock”). On February 22, 2011, the Company issued 4,274,703 shares of its Series A Preferred Stock.

 

For each outstanding share of Series A Preferred Stock, dividends are payable quarterly, at the rate of 5% per annum ($0.675 per share), on or before each date that is thirty days following the last day of March, June, September, and December of each year, commencing September 30, 2011. Dividends on the Series A Preferred Stock accrue and are cumulative from and after the date of initial issuance. For the quarter ended September 30 and December 31 of 2012 and from January 1, 2013 to February 22, 2012, dividends have been accrued as dividends payable and are not paid as of December 31, 2013.

 

The Series A Preferred Stock was not subject to mandatory redemption (except on liquidation) but was redeemable in certain circumstances. Because of the possible redemption conditions, the Series A Preferred Stock was classified as mezzanine equity.

 

Each share of Series A Preferred Stock may be converted at any time, at the option of the holder, into a number of fully paid and non-assessable shares of Common Stock equal to the quotient of (i) the Series A Liquidation Preference of $1.35 per share divided by (ii) the conversion price in effect as of the date of the Conversion Notice. The initial conversion price of the Series A Preferred Stock was $1.35 per share.

 

In addition to the holder’s right to convert the Series A Preferred Stock at any time, provided that the Common Stock underlying the Series A Preferred Stock is registered under an effective registration statement or is available for resale under Rule 144, without limitation, all outstanding shares of the Series A Preferred Stock automatically converted into shares of Common Stock at the earlier to occur of (i) February 22, 2013, the 24 month anniversary of the Closing Date of the issuance of the Series A Preferred Stock, or (ii) at such time that the volume-weighted average price of the Company’s Common Stock is equal to or greater than $3.00 (as may be adjusted for any stock splits or combinations of the Common Stock) for a period of ten consecutive trading days and such Common Stock has an average daily trading volume, for ten consecutive trading days, equal to or greater than 50,000 shares.

 

On February 22, 2013, in accordance with its terms, all 4,274,703 shares of Series A Preferred Stock outstanding automatically converted into 4,274,703 shares of common stock.

 

Securities Purchase Agreement

On February 22, 2011 (the “Closing Date”), the Company completed a private placement (the “Offering”) of 474,967 units at a purchase price of $13.50 per unit, each unit consisting of:(i) nine shares of the Company’s Series A Preferred Stock, convertible on a one to one basis into nine shares of the Company’s common stock; (ii) one share of Common Stock; (iii) two three-year Series A Warrants (the “Series A Warrants”), each exercisable for the purchase of one share of Common Stock, at an exercise price of $2.00 per share; and (iv) two three-year Series B Warrants (the “Series B Warrants”), each exercisable for the purchase of one share of Common Stock, at an exercise price of $3.00 per share. The Company received aggregate gross proceeds of $6,412,055. The Offering was conducted pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Company and various accredited investors (the “Investors).

 

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CHINA INTERNET CAFE HOLDINGS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012

 

16. Sale of Common Stock, Series A Preferred Stock and Warrants

 

Because certain of the instruments issued in the Offering are derivative instruments which will be initially and continuously carried at fair value, we believe the aggregate proceeds received should be allocated following the principles implicit in the guidance at ASC 815-15-30-2. The proceeds are first allocated to those derivative instruments that will initially and continuously be carried at fair value. The remaining proceeds, if any, are then allocated between the non-derivative host contract and other non-derivative instruments on a relative fair value basis.

 

The Company reviewed the features of the Series A Preferred Stock, other than the conversion feature, and concluded that, on balance, the terms and features of the host contract should be considered to be more akin to a debt instrument. Accordingly, the embedded conversion option may be required to be bifurcated and accounted for as a derivative instrument unless it meets the exemption provided by ASC 815-10-15-74a.

 

The conversion price of the Series A Preferred Stock is subject to adjustment if the Company subsequently sells Common Stock at a lower price. Also, as described below for the Warrants, the conversion option is denominated in U.S. dollars, a currency other than the Company’s functional currency. Accordingly, the embedded conversion option is not considered to be indexed only to the Company’s common stock. In addition, the Company may be required to redeem the Series A Preferred Stock for cash if, on receipt of a conversion request, it is unable to issue shares registered for resale for any reason. In addition, the conversion price of the Series A Preferred Stock is subject to adjustment if the Company subsequently sells Common Stock at a lower price but there is no explicit limit on the number of shares that the Company may be required to issue. As a result of the foregoing, the exemption provided by ASC 815-10-15-74a is not available and the embedded conversion option has been bifurcated and accounted for as a derivative liability. Because the embedded conversion option has been bifurcated and accounted for as a derivative liability, no beneficial conversion option was required to be recognized.

 

Warrants

The Series A and Series B Warrants are exercisable at any time and from time to time at an exercise price of $2.00 and $3.00 per share, respectively, and expired on February 22, 2014. The holder may elect a cashless exercise of the Warrants beginning 12 months after the issuance date but only if the shares underlying the Warrants are not registered for sale.

 

The Warrants contain standard anti-dilution adjustments for stock splits and similar events but the exercise price is not otherwise subject to adjustment.

 

The Company may call the Series A and Series B Warrants for redemption at a redemption price of $0.01 per Warrant share if the shares underlying the Warrants are registered for sale and the volume-weighted average price of the Company’s Common Stock is equal to or greater than $6.00 per share or $9.00 per share, respectively, for a period of ten consecutive trading days and such Common Stock has an average daily trading volume, for ten consecutive trading days, equal to or greater than 75,000 shares per day.

 

The Warrants are free-standing derivative instruments. Although the Company is a U.S. entity, the Company has no U.S. operations and all of its operations are conducted, through its subsidiaries, in the People’s Republic of China. Accordingly, because the Company is fully invested in China and those operations in China represent the Company’s only source of future revenues or income, the Company concluded that its functional currency should be considered to be the RMB. As a result, because the Warrants are denominated in U.S. dollars, they are denominated in a currency different from the Company’s functional currency and therefore, in accordance with the guidance at ASC 815-40-15-7I, the Warrants are not considered to be indexed only to the Company’s common stock. As a result, the exemption provided by ASC 815-10-15-74a is not available and the Warrants are recorded as a derivative liability.

 

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CHINA INTERNET CAFE HOLDINGS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012

 

16. Sale of Common Stock, Series A Preferred Stock and Warrants (Continued)

 

Registration Rights Agreement

In connection with the Offering, the Company entered into a Registration Rights Agreement with the Investors, in which the Company agreed to file a registration statement to register for resale the Common Stock and the Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Series A Preferred Stock and exercise of the Series A and Series B Warrants, within 45 calendar days of the Closing Date, and to have the registration statement declared effective within 150 calendar days of the Closing Date or within 180 calendar days of the Closing Date in the event of a full review of the registration statement by the Securities and Exchange Commission. If the Company does not comply with the foregoing obligations under the Registration Rights Agreement, the Company will be required to pay cash liquidated damages to each Investor, at the rate of 1% of the applicable subscription amount for each 30 day period or part thereof in which we are not in compliance; provided, that such liquidated damages will be capped at 10% of the subscription amount of each Investor and will not apply to any securities that may be sold pursuant to Rule 144 under the Securities Act, or which are subject to an SEC restriction with respect to Rule 415 under the Securities Act.

 

The required registration statement was filed by the required due date. However, the Company did not meet the deadline to render its S-1 registration statement effective. At December 31, 2012, the Company has accrued $641,200 for the estimated liquidated damages it expects to pay.

 

Placement Agent Fees

In connection with the Offering, the Company paid its placement agents (i) a cash fee of 7% of the gross proceeds from sale of the Units, (ii) a cash management fee of 1% and (iii) a 0.5% non-accountable expense allowance. In addition to these placement agent cash fees aggregating $545,025, the Company paid $181,415 in legal fees and other expense related to the Offering. After payment of the placement agent cash fees and legal and other expenses, the Company received net proceeds of $5,675,614.

 

In addition, the placement agents received warrants to purchase such number of securities equal to 9% of the aggregate number of shares of common stock issuable in connection with the Units (the “Placement Agent Warrants”). The Placement Agent Warrants expire after three years and are exercisable at the following prices: (i) 427,740 Warrants - $1.35 per share (ii) 85,494 Series A Warrants - $2.00 per share and (iii) 85,494 Series B Warrants - $3.00 per share. The terms of the Warrants, including anti-dilution protection for stock splits and similar events, are similar to the Warrants issued to the Investors, except that the 427,740 Warrants do not permit the Company to call the Warrants.

 

Securities Escrow Agreement

In connection with the Offering, we also entered into a Securities Escrow Agreement with the Investors and Mr. Dishan Guo (the “Stockholder”), the Company’s chairman and principal stockholder, pursuant to which the Stockholder placed in escrow one share of our Common Stock for each $10 of Units sold to the Investors, equal to 641,205 shares of Common Stock (the “Escrow Shares”). The escrow agreement establishes a performance threshold for the Company based on net income (as defined and subject to certain non-cash adjustments) for the year ending December 31, 2011 of $10,000,000. If the Company achieves 95% or more of the performance threshold, the shares will be returned to the Stockholder. If the Company’s net income is less than $9,500,000, then the shares will be delivered to the Investors in the amount of 10% of the escrow shares for each full percentage point by which such performance threshold was not achieved, up to a maximum of the 641,205 shares placed in escrow.

 

The Stockholder’s agreement to place the shares in escrow was undertaken in his capacity as a major stockholder of the Company. In accordance with the guidance at ASC 718-10-S99-2, the Company does not believe the potential return of the shares to the Stockholder is compensatory because such return is not contingent on his continued employment with the Company. The Investors who may receive shares under the escrow arrangement have no relationship with the Company other than in their capacity as shareholders.

 

The shares are outstanding and are included in the weighted average shares outstanding for purposes of computing basic earnings per share.

 

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CHINA INTERNET CAFE HOLDINGS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012

 

16. Sale of Common Stock, Series A Preferred Stock and Warrants (Continued)

 

Lock-up Agreement

On the Closing Date, the Company entered into a lock-up agreement (the “Lock-Up Agreement”) with the Stockholder whereby the Stockholder is prohibited from selling our securities that they directly or indirectly own (the “Lock-Up Shares”) until nine months after the Registration Statement is declared effective (the “Lock-Up Period”). In addition, the Stockholder further agreed that during the 12 months immediately following the Lock-Up Period, the Stockholder will not offer, sell, contract to sell, assign or transfer more than 0.833% of the Lock-Up Shares during each calendar month following the Lock-Up Period, other than engaging in a transfer in a private sale of the Lock-Up Shares if the transferee agrees in writing to be bound by and subject to the terms of the Lock-Up Agreement.

 

Accounting for Derivative Instruments

The Warrants and Placement Agent Warrants are derivative instruments as defined in ASC 815-10-15-83. ASC 815-10-15-74 provides that a contract that would otherwise meet the definition of a derivative instrument but that is both (a) indexed to a company’s own stock and (b) classified in stockholders’ equity in the statement of financial position would not be considered a derivative financial instrument. FASB ASC 815-40-15 and 815-40-25 provide guidance for determining whether those two criteria are met. For purposes of this evaluation, the Company has concluded that the Company’s functional currency is the Renminbi. Because the Warrants are denominated in U.S. Dollars, FASB ASC 815-40-15-7I provides that they are not considered to be indexed only to the Company’s Common Stock. Accordingly, the exemption in FASB ASC 815-10-15-74 is not available and the Warrants are classified as a derivative instrument liability.

 

The Series A Preferred Stock is a hybrid financial instrument that embodies the risks and rewards typically associated with both equity and debt instruments. Accordingly, we are required to evaluate the features of this contract to determine its nature as either an equity-type contract or a debt-type contract. We determined that the Series A Preferred Stock is generally more akin to a debt-type contract, principally due to its potential redemption requirements, its fixed rate quarterly dividend requirement and its lack of voting rights. This determination is subjective. However, in complying with the guidance provided in FASB ASC 815, we concluded, based upon the preponderance and weight of all terms, conditions and features of the host contract, that the Series A Preferred Stock was more akin to a debt instrument for purposes of considering the clear and close relationship of the embedded derivative features to the host contract. ASC 815 requires bifurcation when the embedded derivative features and the host contract have risks that are not clearly and closely related. Certain exemptions to this rule, such as that for conventional convertible instruments that are convertible into a fixed number of shares, were not available to us because the conversion price of the Series A Preferred Stock is not fixed and will be adjusted if the Company sells shares of Common Stock at a price lower than the conversion price. Also, because the conversion price of the Series A Preferred Stock is denominated in U.S. Dollars, as for the warrants discussed above, the embedded conversion option is not considered to be indexed only to the Company’s Common Stock. In addition, the Company may be required to redeem the Series A Preferred Stock if it is unable to deliver registered shares on conversion. Accordingly, the exemption in FASB ASC 815-10-15-74 is not available and the embedded conversion option, along with certain other features of the Series A Preferred Stock that have risks of equity, required bifurcation and classification in liabilities as a compound embedded derivative financial instrument.

 

Derivative financial instruments are initially measured at their fair value and are then re-valued at each reporting date, with changes in the fair value reported as charges or credits to income.

 

Valuation of Derivative Instruments

The Warrants and the Placement Agent Warrants were initially valued, using a binomial model, at $649,821 and $262,966, respectively, based on the quoted market price of the Common Stock of $1.00 per share, a term equal to the remaining life of the Warrants, an expected dividend yield of 0%, a risk-free interest rate of 1.32% based on constant maturity rates published by the U.S. Federal Reserve applicable to the remaining life of the Warrants and estimated volatility of 85%, based on a review of the historical volatility of publicly-traded companies considered by management to be comparable to the Company.

 

The compound embedded derivative financial instrument related to the Series A Preferred Stock, consisting primarily of the embedded conversion option, was initially valued, using a binomial model, at $1,604,794, based on the quoted market price of the Common Stock of $1.00, a term equal to the expected life of the conversion option, an expected dividend yield of 0%, a risk-free interest rate of 0.78% based on constant maturity rates published by the U.S. Federal Reserve applicable to the expected life and estimated volatility of 85%.

 

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CHINA INTERNET CAFE HOLDINGS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012

 

16. Sale of Common Stock, Series A Preferred Stock and Warrants (Continued)

 

After allocating a portion of the proceeds received to the fair value of the Warrants and the embedded derivative instrument in the Series A Preferred Stock, the remaining proceeds were allocated to the Common Stock component of the Units and the carrying value of the Series A Preferred Stock host contract.

 

On February 22, 2013, all outstanding shares of the Series A Preferred Stock were converted to common stock. As of that date, the conversion feature of the Series A Preferred Stock was out-of-the-money and accordingly had no value. The aggregate change in the fair value of the embedded derivative instrument related to the Series A Preferred Stock between December 31, 2012 and February 22, 2013 of $64,280 has been credited to income.

 

At December 31, 2013, the Warrants, the Placement Agent Warrants and the embedded derivative instrument related to the Series A Preferred Stock were re-valued at $-0-, $-0- and $-0-, respectively, because of their short remaining life with expiration date on February 14, 2014 and the recent low volatility of the stock price. The aggregate change in the fair value of the derivative liabilities between December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2013 of $393,534 has been credited to income.

 

Accounting for Series A Preferred Stock

$3,682,473 of the proceeds received was allocated to the carrying value of the Series A Preferred Stock host contract. The 4,274,703 shares of Series A Preferred Stock have a liquidation value of $5,770,849. Because the Series A Preferred Stock has conditions for its redemption that are outside our control, it is classified outside of Stockholders’ Equity, in the mezzanine section of our balance sheet, in accordance with ASC 480-10-S99-3A. Because the Series A Preferred Stock is not currently redeemable and the Company currently believes that it is not probable that it will become redeemable, no adjustment of the carrying value of the Series A Preferred Stock has been recognized. If it becomes probable that the Series A Preferred Stock will be redeemed, it will be adjusted to its redemption value.

 

Placement Agent Fees

The placement agent cash fees of $545,025, other expenses related to the sale of the Units of $181,415 and the initial fair value of the Placement Agent Warrants of $262,966, aggregating $989,406, have been charged to additional paid-in capital.

 

Advisory Fees

On November 22, 2010, the Company entered into a 12 month Advisory Agreement with an affiliate of its placement agent, under which the affiliate agreed to render on-going financial advisory and investment banking services to the Company. As compensation for its services, the Company agreed to pay a monthly fee of $10,000, payable on the first day of each month after the completion of a Transaction, as defined in the agreement between the Company and its placement agent. Payment of these fees commenced on March 1, 2011, following completion of the sale of the Units.

 

The Company also agreed to place in escrow for issuance to the affiliate a total of 400,000 shares of Common Stock, with 200,000 shares to be released following the completion of a Transaction, 100,000 shares to be released six months after the completion of a Transaction and 100,000 shares to be released 12 months after the completion of a Transaction. In accordance with ASC 505-50-25-7, the Company concluded that the value of the shares should be measured at the date the Transaction was completed because the shares are effectively fully vested as of that date and non-forfeitable and the agreement does not provide for any further specific performance criteria to be met. The Company valued the shares issued at $1.00 per share (based on the quoted market price), resulting in compensation expense for the services rendered and to be rendered of $400,000. The expense related to the services provided and to be provided was recognized over the period from November 22, 2010, the date from which services commenced under the agreement, to the one year anniversary, when the agreement expired. At December 31, 2011, the expense has been fully recognized.

 

In addition to the above fees, the Company issued 50,000 shares to its legal counsel, in consideration for their introducing the Company to the placement agent. The cost of these shares, which were valued at $1.00 per share (determined as described above) were expensed during the year ended December 31, 2011.

 

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CHINA INTERNET CAFE HOLDINGS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012

 

16. Sale of Common Stock, Series A Preferred Stock and Warrants (Continued)

 

Fair Value Considerations

As required by FASB ASC 820, assets and liabilities measured at fair value are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to their fair value measurement. Our derivative financial instruments that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis under FASB ASC 815 are all measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

 

The following represents a reconciliation of the changes in fair value of financial instruments measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs during the year ended December 31, 2013:

 

    Preferred –
Embedded
Derivative
    Warrants     Total  
Beginning balance, December 31, 2012   $ 64,280     $ 329,254     $ 393,534  
Fair value adjustments     (64,280 )     (329,254     (393,534
Ending balance, December 31, 2013   $ -     $ -     $ -  

 

Estimating fair values of derivative financial instruments requires the development of significant and subjective estimates that may, and are likely to, change over the duration of the instrument with related changes in internal and external market factors. In addition, valuation techniques are sensitive to changes in the estimated fair value of our common stock and our estimates of its volatility. Because derivative financial instruments are initially and subsequently carried at fair values, our income will reflect the volatility in these estimate and assumption changes.

 

17. Commitments and Contingencies

 

Operating Leases

In the normal course of business, the Company leases office space and internet cafes under operating leases agreements, which expire through 2017. The Company rents internet cafes venues and office space, primarily for regional sales administration offices that are conducive to administrative operations. The operating leases agreements generally contain renewal options that may be exercised in the Company's discretion after the completion of the base rental terms. In addition, many of the leases provide for regular increases to the base rental rate at specified intervals, which usually occur on an annual basis.

 

As of December 31, 2013, the Company was obligated under operating leases requiring minimum rentals as follows:

 

Fiscal year      
2014   $ 2,555,828  
2015     1,459,750  
2016     320,386  
2017     4,846  
    $ 4,340,810  

 

During the year ended December 31, 2013, rent expenses amounted to $2,815,315, of which $2,747,167 and $68,148 were recorded as cost of sales and general and administrative expense, respectively.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2012, rent expenses amounted to $2,396,870, of which $2,326,337 and $70,533 were recorded as cost of sales and general and administrative expense, respectively.

 

Social Benefits Coverage

We have obtained social benefits coverage for employees who work at the Junlong headquarters. For other employees, because of the high mobility of their work, and the difficulty of transferring social benefits coverage from one province to another, they usually work on a probationary basis and do not enter into long employment relationships with us. Because the cost of social benefits coverage is considerable compared to their total monthly income, the Company allows the employees to decide whether or not to pay the social benefits coverage. It is reasonable to assume that the company is subject to administrative fines and penalties as a result of its failure to obtain social insurance for these employees.

 

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CHINA INTERNET CAFE HOLDINGS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012

 

18. Concentrations

 

The Company did not have any customer constituting greater than 10% of net sales for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012.

 

At December 31, 2013 and 2012, there was one supplier of consignment snacks and drinks with amounts due from the Company of $227,981 and $-0-, respectively, which accounted for 100% and 100% of the Company’s account payable.

 

19. Operating Risk and Uncertainties

 

Interest rate risk

The interest rates and terms of repayment of bank and other borrowings are disclosed in Note 9. Other financial assets and liabilities do not have material interest rate risk.

 

Foreign currency risk

Most of the transactions of the Company were settled in Renminbi. In the opinion of the directors, the Company does not have significant foreign currency risk exposure.

 

Company’s operations are substantially in foreign countries

Substantially all of the Company’s services are provided in China. The Company’s operations are subject to various political, economic, and other risks and uncertainties inherent in China. Among other risks, the Company’s operations are subject to the risks of restrictions on transfer of funds; export duties, quotas, and embargoes; domestic and international customs and tariffs; changing taxation policies; foreign exchange restrictions; and political conditions and governmental regulations.

 

The Chinese government began tightening its regulation of internet cafes in 2001. In particular, a large number of unlicensed internet cafes have been closed. In addition, the Chinese government has imposed higher capital (RMB10,000,000 is required for a regional internet café chain and RMB50,000,000 is required for a national internet café chain) and facility requirements for the establishment of internet cafes. Furthermore, the Chinese government’s policy, which encourages the development of a limited number of national and regional internet cafe chains and discourages the establishment of independent internet cafes, may slow down the growth of internet cafes. Recently, the Ministry of Culture, together with other government authorities, issued a joint notice suspending the issuance of new internet cafe chain licenses. Any intensified government regulation of internet cafes could restrict our ability to maintain and expand our internet cafes.

 

Currently, the Company uses only one internet service provider. However, there are other internet service providers available to the Company. The management of the Company believes that the risk of loss of internet services is not that high because other service providers are available to the Company.

 

20. Segment Information

 

The Company applies the provisions of ASC 280, "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information". The Company views its operations and manages its business as one segment: the operation of an internet café chain. Factors used to identify the Company's single operating segment include the organizational structure of the Company and the financial information available for evaluation by the chief operating decision-maker in making decisions about how to allocate resources and assess performance. The Company operates predominantly in one geographical area, the PRC.

 

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CHINA INTERNET CAFE HOLDINGS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012

 

 

21. Subsequent Events

 

On January 27, 2014, the Company entered into a health products distribution agreement (the “Distribution Agreement”) with Beijing Eastern Union Medical Biotechnology, Ltd. and its subsidiary Ningxia Eastern Outai Medicine, Ltd. (collectively, “Eastern Union”) to distribute and sell Eastern Union’s Yiyou Series of nutriceutical products including melatonin tablets, Vitamin B tablets, calcium and zinc chewable tablets and multi-vitamin tablets (the “Products”). Pursuant to the agreement, the Company will acquire the Products on consignment and sell them to customers on the non-medical market in Guangdong Province, China, through the Company’s 62 internet cafés in Shenzhen, China. The agreement is valid from January 27, 2014 to January 30, 2015. The Company has the right to renew the agreement upon termination.

 

On February 22, 2014, in accordance with its terms, all Series A and Series B Warrants expired.

 

On February 27, 2014, the Board approved the Company’s 2014 Incentive Stock Plan (the “2014” Plan). The 2014 Plan provides for grant of incentive stock options, nonstatutory stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock purchase offers and other types of stock-based awards to the Company’s employees, officers, directors and consultants. Pursuant to the terms of the 2014 Plan, either the Board or a board committee designated by the Board is authorized to administer the plan, including determining which eligible participants will receive awards, the number of shares of common stock subject to the awards and the terms and conditions of such awards. Up to 2,568,952 shares of common stock are issuable pursuant to awards the 2014 Plan. Unless terminated earlier by the Board, the 2014 Plan shall terminate at the close of business on February 26, 2024. As of the date of this report, no shares have been granted under the 2014 Plan.

 

As of March 26, 2014, the Company has evaluated subsequent events for potential recognition and disclosure through the date of the financial statement issuance.

 

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