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First Quarter 2015 Financial Results
The Company reported that total gross revenue were $5,850,335 for the three months ended March 31, 2015, compared to gross revenues of $8,015,860 for the same period ended March 31, 2014.
The Company had a net loss of $802,846 for the three months ended March 31, 2015, compared to net income of $114,711 for the three months ended March 31, 2014.The net loss during the first quarter of 2015 was due to insufficient gross profit to cover a number of relatively fixed operating expenses.
"After the expansion in our network of franchise retail stores, we switched our focus from the overseas markets to the domestic market. In 2015, we will focus on developing our markets in Nanchang and Hangzhou to expand our franchise retail stores. The 2015 target number of retail stores throughout China is expected to grow to 135 in 2015" said Mr. Quanlong Chen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of China Fruits Corporation, "We believe we will be able to expand our market share during 2015 through an effective and efficient franchise retail network. We were pleased to see immediate profitability in our e-commerce operations during 2014 and expect that to continue to strengthen. Our long term goal is to combine e-commerce with a network of retail stores network to increase the Company's brand recognition in fruit e-commerce business."
Financial Guidance
China Fruits continues to develop e-commerce business, as the Company believes the goal is to combine its e-commerce operations with a growing retail stores network to introduce an "online to offline" business model for their clients. Such integration will increase the Company's brand recognition and market share in the fruit e-commerce business.
The Company also expects the total number of franchise stores to be increase to around 135 by the end of 2015. The expansion will be accomplished via acquisitions, franchise sales and/or direct setups.
In June of 2014, the board of directors of the Company authorized and approved a new subsidiary called US-China Fruits Company Limited ("US-China Fruits") under the laws of the British Virgin Islands, of which China Fruits has a 99.99% ownership. The articles of incorporation of US-China Fruits was filed on June 16, 2014 but the Company had no activities as of March 31, 2015. The Company believes the new subsidiary will increase operating efficiencies when they develop any overseas markets in the future.
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ITEM 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS
On May 13, 2015, the Registrant announced the appointment of Mr. Li, Lin Feng to the position of Chief Financial Officer of the Registrant as approved by the Board of Directors, and effective immediately.
Mr. Li is a certified public accountant in China, member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. From July of 1990 through May of 2015, Mr. Li worked in North China Petroleum Administration Bureau; Hua Jian Certified Public Accountants Co.; Beijing Huarong Culture Investment Company and Beijing Meiying Huada Investment Advisory Co., Ltd. at the positions as Accounting Manager, Project Manager, Chief Financial Officer and General Manager in Investment Department. Mr. Li has more than ten years experiences in Financial Management, has worked in the position as Chief Financial Officer for more than five years, and has worked in the CPA firm as an auditor for more than three years. Mr. Li is experienced in establishing accounting system and accounting policy, managing capital and auditing. He is also experienced in merger and acquisition of the companies, has more than 5 years experiences in fundraising and capital management.
Mr. Li received his MBA from Beijing Technology University.
Mr. Li worked as Chief Financial Officer of the Registrant from August 2010 through August 2011, other than which, the Registrant discloses that there are no transactions during the last two years, or proposed transactions, to which the Registrant was or is a party, in which Mr. Li had or is to have a direct or indirect material interest.
On May 13, 2015, Mr. Li, Ze resigned as Chief Financial Officer of the Registrant as approved by the Board of Directors, and effective immediately.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunder duly authorized.
Comments & Business Outlook
BEIJING, April 16, 2015 /PRNewswire / -- China Fruits Corporation (CHFR) ("China Fruits" or "the Company"), a producer and distributor of fresh tangerine and other fresh fruits in the People's Republic of China, today released its financial results of fiscal year ended December 31, 2014.
Fiscal Year 2014 Highlights
Total revenues in fiscal year 2014 were $32,635,446, a 248.30% increase from the corresponding period in 2013.
Fully diluted earnings per share were $0.03, compared to $0.0033 per share over the same period in 2013.
"2014 was a year of remarkable accomplishment for China Fruits. Our franchise retail stores reached 64, increasing by approximately 814% compared to 7 stores in 2013. We also reached a new high of 16 million dollars revenues on exporting Nanfeng Tangerines," said Mr. Quanlong Chen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of China Fruits Corporation, "China Fruits is at a high-speed developing phase. We will continue to focus on expanding the network of our franchise retail stores in 2015, expecting to own 135 franchise retail stores. Simultaneously, we are devoted into developing e-commerce, which is also part of our long-term strategic plan. We expect the Company's total number of shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding to be 2,089,016 shares and earnings per share to be $0.74 when the DEC 14C form filed on SEC on April 7th , 2015 becomes effective."
Financial Guidance
China Fruits continues to develop e-commerce business, as the company believes the goal is to combine e-commerce with growing retail stores network to introduce an "online to offline" business model for their clients. Such integration will increase the company's brand recognition and market shares in fruit e-commerce business.
The Company also expects the total number of franchise stores to be increased to around 135 by the end of 2015. The expansion will be accomplished via acquisitions, franchise sales and/or direct setups.
In June of 2014, the board of directors of the Company authorized and approved to setup a new subsidiary called US-China Fruits Company Limited ("US-China Fruits") under the laws of British Virgin Islands, of which China Fruits has 99.99% ownership. The articles of incorporation of US-China Fruits was filed on June 16, 2014. The switch from current exporting system to new system involving US-China Fruits was not completed; thus, there were no activities in US-China Fruits as of December 31, 2014. The Company believes the new subsidiary will facilitate the process and increase the efficiency when they develop overseas markets.
Comments & Business Outlook
BEIJING , Feb. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire / --- China Fruits Corporation (OTC: CHFR) ("China Fruits " or "the Company"), a retailor, wholesaler, exporter, and producer of fresh tangerine and other fresh fruits in the People's Republic of China , recently summarized the company's achievements in 2014.
By the end of 2014, the number of China Fruits franchise retail stores reached 64, increasing by approximately 914% compared to 7 stores in 2013, reaching the goal in 2014 successfully; China Fruits generated approximately 16 million dollars revenue from exporting Nanfeng tangerines, increasing by approximately 698% compared to 6.36 million dollars in the same period of 2013. The revenue reached new record high with respect to exporting Nanfeng tangerines due to the development of new oversea markets and the increase in market shares. Taina Fruits e-commerce section, which is a subordinate brand of China Fruits , also made a great progress last year. It cooperated with more than ten well-known e-commerce platforms, including Tmall , JingDong mall , Taobao , yhd.com, Gome.com.cn, and also built up its own official website for online sales. In 2014, Taina Fruits e-commerce generated approximately 1 million dollars revenue, representing an outstanding performance of 100% growth rate every month. It has been rated number one in online sales of fresh fruit in Beijing area since its launch in August 2014 . For example, the sales of winter jujube reached 218 tons within only 39 days, which was number one in fruit industry e-commerce in China .
The Company has become the largest customer of SF Express, the largest logistics company in the area, in fruit e-commerce in Beijing area. "We plan to devote into developing e-commerce in 2015, which is going to be a significant component of our business expanding strategies. Being a leading company of fruit e-commerce in China is always our goal and direction." said by Mr. Quanlong Chen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of China Fruits Corporation.
Comments & Business Outlook
Third Quarter 2014 Financial Results
Revenue increased by 495% to $13,414,155 in the nine months ended September 30, 2014 , compared to $2,255,669 in the same period of 2013.
Fully diluted earnings per share were $0.01 , compared to net loss of $0.01 per share in the same period in 2013.
"495% is a very significant sales growth rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 , compared to the same period in 2013. It indicates that our China fruits corporation is in a quick development phase with steady and sturdy paces. Meanwhile, the number of our franchise retail store is expanding to 35," said Mr. Quanlong Chen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of China Fruits Corporation, "and we are excited about the future of our fruit e-commerce business, because we believe that our retail stores can give us competitive edge of our unique O2O business model."
Financial Guidance
The company preliminary plans to invest approximately $160,000 to develop its e-commerce business, as they believe e-commerce market will share the same significance as traditional market in the near future.
The Company also expects the total number of franchise stores to be increased to around 64 by the end of 2014. The expansion will be accomplished via acquisitions, franchise sales and/or direct setups.
In June of 2014, the board of directors of the Company authorized and approved to setup a new subsidiary called US-China Fruits Company Limited ("US-China Fruits") under the laws of British Virgin Islands , of which China Fruits has 99.99% ownership. The article of incorporation of US-China Fruits was filed on June 16, 2014 but the company had no activities as of September 30, 2014 . The Company believes the new subsidiary will facilitate the process and increase the efficiency when they develop overseas markets.
Comments & Business Outlook
China Fruits Corporation
Consolidated Statements of Income
For the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013
Unaudited
(Stated in US Dollars)
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
REVENUES:
Note
9/30/2014
9/30/2013
9/30/2014
9/30/2013
Sales
2(d)
$
2,862,463
$
555,014
$
13,414,155
$2,255,669
Cost of goods sold
2(e)
(2,191,743
)
(441,996
)
(11,070,765
)
(1,812,733)
GROSS PROFIT
670,720
113,018
2,343,390
442,936
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Selling expenses
96,946
100,132
789,854
371,299
General and administrative expenses
310,795
244,077
867,371
675,429
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
407,741
344,209
1,657,225
1,046,728
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
262,979
(231,191
)
686,165
(603,792)
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Other income
14,193
—
42,725
11,321
Other expense
(515
)
(43
)
(515
)
Interest income
81
—
140
Interest expense
(51,570
)
(35,796
)
(165,866
)
(88,486)
Government grants
2,989
316,370
274,898
376,778
TOTAL OTHER INCOME (LOSS) & EXPENSE
(34,822
)
280,531
151,382
299,613
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES
228,157
49,340
837,547
(304,179)
Income tax expense
2(k)
(17,054
)
—
(161,968
)
—
NET INCOME (LOSS)
$
245,211
$
49,340
$
675,579
$(304,179)
Other compressive income
-Foreign currency translation gain (Loss)
2(m)
1,322
(6,513
)
(26,155
)
(47,985)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
246,533
42,827
649,424
(352,164)
Income/(Loss) per common share:
Basic and fully diluted
$
**
**
$
0.01
(0.01)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – Basic and fully diluted
49,951,223
49,951,223
49,951,223
49,951,223
Management Discussion and Analysis
Revenues
Gross revenues were $2,862,463 and $13,414,155 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively, increased by $2,307,449, or 416%, and $11,158,486, or 495%, compared to gross revenues of $555,014 and $2,255,669 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively. The increase during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 was due primarily to our efforts in developing oversea markets, including Thailand, Dubai and Indonesia. We started to develop the Thai market in 2011, which is becoming our significant oversea market as the result of consistent marketing. Our signature tangerines are popular in the market due to their good quality and reasonable price. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the revenues from Thailand were approximately $5,650,000, or 42% of total revenues, which were $0 during the same period in 2013, and the revenues from Dubai and other markets were approximately $1,100,000, or 8% of total revenues, which were $0 during the same period in 2013.
Our revenues generated from franchise retail stores increased to approximately $4,730,000 in 2014, or 35% of total revenue, from $2,200,000 in the same period ended September 30, 2013. Such increase was the direct result from the increase in our franchise stores, which totaled 35 stores as of September 30, 2014, compared to 6 stores in the same period in 2013.
In addition, due to our continuing efforts on market development, our domestic sales of tangerines increased to approximately $1,930,000 in 2014, or 14% of total revenue, from $70,000 in the same period ended September 30, 2013.
We generate our revenues from sales of fresh fruits and related products, including our signature tangerine. The revenues are recognized when persuasive evidence of a sale exists, transfer of title has occurred, the selling price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. Our sales arrangements are not subject to a warranty. We did not record any product returns during three and nine months ended September 30, 2014.
We expect our sales to increase during 2014 as we move toward implementing our business plan, including the increase in franchise retail stores, and an increase in our marketing budgets. We currently have 35 franchise retail stores in the Beijing area, of which 2 stores are wholly owned by us under direct management, and 33 stores are managed by franchisees. After the close of acquisition transaction with Baojia, there will be 3 more stores added into our system. In 2014, we will evaluate the operations in the existing stores and replace those in poor performance with new stores. After several years’ experience in operating franchise retail stores, we believe 2014 is the right time for us to expand our retail stores network. We expect the total number of franchise stores to be increased to around sixty four by the end of 2014. Such expansion will be accomplished via acquisitions, franchise sales or direct setups.
Net Income / (Loss)
We had net income of $245,211 and $675,579 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively, compared to net income of $49,340 and net loss of $304,179 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively. The net income during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 was due primarily to the increase in revenues, which generated sufficient gross profit to cover operating expenses. We also received a grant from the government in amount of $2,989 and $274,898 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively, which was to encourage our contribution in modern agriculture.
There can be no assurance that we will achieve or maintain profitability, or that any revenue growth will take place in the future.
Comments & Business Outlook
Second Quarter 2014 Financial Results
Revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2014 were $10,551,692, a 562% increase from the corresponding period in 2013.
Fully diluted earnings per share were $0.01, compared to earnings per share of $0.0004 in the same period in 2013.
"We are very delighted to see that the company is continuously achieving organic growth in 2014. The number of our franchise retail stores is expanding to 19, and there will be more stores through direct setups and acquisitions. The profit margin is improving as we are managed to control costs and expenses efficiently," said Mr. Quanlong Chen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of China Fruits Corporation, "and we are excited about the future of our fruit e-commerce business, because we believe that our retail stores can give us competitive edge of our unique O2O business model."
Financial Guidance
The Company preliminarily plans to invest approximately $160,000 to develop its e-commerce business, as they believe e-commerce market will share the same significance as traditional markets in the near future.
The Company also expects the total number of franchise stores to be increased to around 64 by the end of 2014. The expansion will be accomplished via acquisitions, franchise sales and/or direct setups.
In June of 2014, the board of directors of the Company authorized and approved to setup a new subsidiary called US-China Fruits Company Limited ("US-China Fruits") under the laws of British Virgin Islands, of which China Fruits has 99.99% ownership. The article of incorporation of US-China Fruits was filed on June 16, 2014 but the company had no activities as of June 30, 2014. The Company believes the new subsidiary will facilitate the process and increase the efficiency when they develop overseas markets.
Comments & Business Outlook
BEIJING , July 1, 2014 /PRNewswire -FirstCall/ -- China Fruits Corporation (OTC: CHFR) ("China Fruits " or "the Company"), a distributor and producer of fresh tangerine and other fresh fruits in People's Republic of China , decides to open its flagship store in Tmall, a leading third-party platform for brands and retailers. This would be a significant step entering the Chinese domestic fruit e-commerce.
"The huge traffic and high user trust of Tmall could enable the Company to make a major breakthrough into the domestic fruit e-commerce," said Mr. Quanlong Chen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of China Fruits Corporation, "through Tmall's mature technical platform and high quality customer service, we are now establishing basis for future branding and official website traffic attracting."
Developing e-commerce with Alibaba's platform is one of the most critical strategies for the Company, which provides a powerful access to the non-China markets. By standing on the solid soil of the great reputation earned at Alibaba.com for years, China Fruits has achieved a successful business overseas.
The flagship store in preparatory stage in Tmall gives a signal of the upcoming battle to the Chinese fruit e-commerce. According to strategic plans, the Company will further expand its fruit e-commerce business to leading business-to-consumer platforms like JD.com, Yhd.com, and major group-buying websites, to establish core competencies of high quality, wide range of variety and efficient delivery. While developing and consolidating the fruit e-commerce industrial chain, China Fruits will work in conjunction with increasing fruit retail franchise stores to introduce a "online to offline" business model for its fruit e-commerce business. The total number of franchise stores is expected to reach around 64 by the end of 2014, and it would continue to rise rapidly in the future.
In addition, China Fruits plans to develop an "Online Distribution and Franchise" system in order to build a comprehensive vertical fruit e-commerce platform with major fruit participants, operators and industry bodies, which would add muscle in paving the way to future success of the Company's fruit e-commerce chain brand.
Comments & Business Outlook
First Quarter 2014 Financial Results
Revenue for the first quarter of 2014 was $8,015,860, a 984% increase from the corresponding period in 2013.
Fully diluted earnings per share were $0.0023, compared to negative earnings per share in the same period in 2013.
"The company's business development is line with our strategic plans. The fast growth rate of revenues is attributed to our efforts in developing overseas market and to increase of franchise stores," said Mr. Quanlong Chen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of China Fruits Corporation, "and we launched "Taina� Miss Fruit" Beauty Contest on March 5th , 2014. We hope selected fruit beauties can deliver healthy lifestyles to customers and to increase our brand's recognition."
Financial Guidance
The Company expects sales to increase during 2014 as the Company is moving toward implementing its business plan, including the increase in franchise retail stores, development of overseas market, and e-commence business expansion.
The Company also expects the total number of franchise stores to be increased to around 64 by the end of 2014. The expansion will be accomplished via acquisitions, franchises sales and/or direct setups.
In April 2014, the Company launched "Taina� Miss Fruit" Beauty Contest, and selected 10 fruit beauties. The Company expects selected fruit beauties to increase China Fruits' brand awareness and to lead new trend of healthy lifestyles.
Comments & Business Outlook
China Fruits Corporation
Consolidated Statements of Income
For the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012
(Stated in US Dollars)
Twelve Months Ended
Note
Dec 31, 2013
Dec 31, 20132
REVENUES :
Sales
$
9,369,901
$
3,550,674
Cost of Goods Sold
7,286,184
3,065,050
GROSS PROFIT
2,083,717
485,623
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Selling Expenses
1,262,369
545,988
General and Administrative
852,056
970,442
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
2,114,426
1,516,430
Operating Income/(Loss)
(30,708
)
(1,030,806
)
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Other Income
18,780
22,064
Other Expense
—
(156,910
)
Interest Income
120
305
Interest Expense
(131,316
)
(143,589
)
Government Grants
14
409,160
1,220,920
TOTAL OTHER INCOME (LOSS) & EXPENSE
296,744
942,790
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES
266,036
(88,016
)
Income Tax Expense
99,414
—
NET Income/(loss)
166,622
(88,016
)
Other compressive income
-Foreign currency translation gain/(loss)
84,886
(74
)
COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS)
251,508
(88,090
)
(Loss) per common share:
15
Basic and fully diluted
$ **
$ **
Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding – Basic and Fully Diluted
49,951,223
49,951,223
Management Discussion and Analysis
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012
Revenues
Gross revenues were $9,369,901 and $3,550,674 for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. We generate our revenues from sales of fresh fruits and related products, including our signature tangerine. The revenues are recognized when persuasive evidence of a sale exists, transfer of title has occurred, the selling price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. Our sales arrangements are not subject to warranty. We did not record any product returns during the year ended December 31, 2013.
The increase in revenues by $5,819,227 during the year ended December 31, 2013 was due primarily to increasing traffic in our retail stores. After our efforts on marketing and brand recognition over years, more and more local customers know about our stores and turn into our regular customers. The sales in retail stores increased approximately 28% in 2013. In addition, the fund from shareholders gave us sufficient cash flow to develop internatonal markets, including Thailand, Dubai, Malaysia and so on. The revenues generated from these three countries in 2013 were approximately $6,000,000, $236,540 and $36,736, or approximately 68%, 2.5% and 0.4% of total revenues, respectively.
We expect our sales to increase during in 2014 as our moves toward implementing our business plan, including the increase in franchise retail stores, the increase in marketing budgets. As of December 31, 2013, we had seven franchise retail stores in Beijing area, of which two stores are wholly owned by us under direct management, and five stores are managed by the franchisees. In 2014, we will evaluate the operation in the existing stores and replace those in poor performance with new stores. After several years experience in operating franchise retail stores, we believe 2014 is the right timing for us to expand our retail stores network. We expect the total number of franchise stores to be increased to sixty four via acquisitions by the end of 2014.
Income / Loss
We had net income of $166,622 for the year ended December 31, 2013, compared to net loss of $88,016 in the year of 2012. The net income during the year of 2013 was also due to the grants received from the local government in amount of $409,160, which was to encourage our efforts on modern agricultural development. Without the government grant, we suffered loss of $143,124 from operations.
There can be no assurance that we will achieve or maintain profitability, or that any revenue growth will take place in the future.
Comments & Business Outlook
BEIJING , March 11, 2014 /PRNewswire / -- China Fruits Corporation (OTC: CHFR) ("China Fruits " or "the Company"), a producer, distributor, and retailer of fresh tangerine and other fresh fruits in the People's Republic of China , launches its "Taina� Miss Fruit" Beauty Contest, the first national fruit-themed beauty contest in China that aims to advocate the underemphasized fruit culture and healthy lifestyle to China's growing urban population.
As the latest step to enhance its retail fruit store brand name, Taina�, in domestic urban fruit market, the beauty contest also sets a stage for the company to present its operational improvements in fruit planting, distributing, and retailing.
"The fruit consumption per capita is expected to reach 60 kilograms in China by 2020, and more fruit consumers are weighing quality over price, especially among the younger generations," said Mr. Quanlong Chen, chairman and CEO of China Fruits Corporation. "We are riding the trend by providing consumers with hand-picked fruits from orchards via our nationwide distribution network, patented storage technology, and expanding retail presence."
"What we have done and are now working on is to keep our production and distribution capacity abreast with the increasing market size and changing consumer preference," added Mr. Quanlong Chen.
A special requirement of the beauty contest is English language proficiency. As a U.S. public company, China Fruits is selecting its brand ambassador not only for its Chinese consumers but for its growing overseas shareholder base.
The finale is scheduled on April 25, 2014 , with Miss Fruit and other top three winners being crowned and seven other beauties being honored with individual awards. Miss Fruit is expected to receive a cash reward, brand ambassador appointment, and lifetime free fruit supply from Taina's diversified fruit portfolio.
Comments & Business Outlook
China Fruits Corporation And Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
For The Three and Nine Months Ended June 30, 2013 and 2012
(Unaudited)
For the three months ended
For the nine months ended
September 30, 2013
September 30, 2012
September 30, 2013
September 30, 2012
REVENUES:
Sales
$
661,894
$
555,014
$
2,255,669
$
2,182,480
Cost of goods sold
493,445
441,996
1,812,733
1,850,027
GROSS PROFIT
168,449
113,018
442,936
332,453
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Selling and marketing
108,951
100,132
371,299
406,522
Professional and legal expenses
25,227
17,050
59,891
51,150
General and administrative
196,667
227,027
615,538
606,394
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
330,845
344,209
1,046,728
1,064,066
(LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
(162,396
)
(231,191
)
(603,792
)
(731,613
)
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest expenses
(29,164
)
(35,796
)
(88,486
)
(112,244
)
Government & other grant
123,862
316,370
376,778
614,423
Other
5,715
(43
)
11,321
30,127
TOTAL OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES)
100,413
280,531
299,613
532,306
INCOME(LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES
$
(61,983
)
$
49,340
$
(304,179
)
$
(199,307
)
Income tax expense
—
—
—
—
NET (LOSS)
$
(61,983
)
$
49,340
$
(304,179
)
$
(199,307
)
Other comprehensive income
- Foreign currency translation gain (loss)
$
6,791
(6,513
)
$
47,985
(15,695
)
COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS)
$
(55,192
)
$
42,827
$
(256,194
)
$
(215,002
)
(Loss) per common share:
Basic
**
**
$
(0.01
)
**
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
Basic
49,951,223
49,951,223
49,951,223
49,951,223
** Less than $0.01
**
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
Auditor trail
Departure of Independent Accountant
On October 27, 2013, Lake & Associates, CPA’s LLC (“Lake”) notified the Company that effective as of that date, the firm was not going to stand for re-election as its independent auditor. Lake did not provide information as to the reason they would not stand for re-election as the Company’s independent auditor for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013. The Company has subsequently obtained information that effective August 13, 2013 the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (“PCAOB”) revoked the registration of Lake. The Company’s management and Board, along with its newly appointed independent auditor, are currently determining whether Lake’s PCAOB registration revocation will have any impact on its previously issued financial statements, most recently for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011.
Lake issued its auditor’s report on the Company's financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, which included an explanatory paragraph as to the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
Other than the going concern uncertainty described above, Lake’s audit report on the Company’s financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 did not contain an adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion, or was qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles. Lake also reviewed Forms 10Q for the periods ended March 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013.
During the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 and any subsequent interim period through October 27, 2013, the date of resignation of Lake, there were no disagreements with Lake on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure, which disagreements, if not resolved to Lake’s satisfaction, would have caused Lake to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreements in connection with their report on the Company’s consolidated financial statements for such years; and there were no reportable events, as listed in Item 304(a)(l)(v) of Regulation S-K.
We have engaged WWC, P.C. to re-audit our financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2012, which will be included in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.
The Company provided Lake with a copy of the disclosure contained herein and requested in writing that Lake furnish the Company with a letter addressed to the Securities and Exchange Commission stating whether or not they agree with such disclosures. The Company has included Lake’s letter as Exhibit 16 to this filing.
New Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
On October 27, 2013, the Board approved the engagement of WWC P.C. (“WWC”), as the Company’s new independent registered public accounting firm.
During the fiscal years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, and the subsequent interim period prior to the engagement of WWC, the Company has not consulted WWC regarding (i) the application of accounting principles to any specified transaction, either completed or proposed; (ii) the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the Company’s financial statements, and either a written report was provided to the registrant or oral advice was provided that the new accountant concluded was an important factor considered by the registrant in reaching a decision as to the accounting, auditing or financial reporting issue; or (iii) any matter that was either the subject of a disagreement (as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v)) or a reportable event.
Comments & Business Outlook
China Fruits Corporation And Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
For The Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 and 2012
(Unaudited)
For the three months ended
For the six months ended
June 30, 2013
June 30, 2012
June 30, 2013
June 30, 2012
REVENUES
Sales
$
854,553
$
598,827
$
1,593,775
$
1,627,466
Cost of goods sold
695,213
489,204
1,319,288
1,408,031
GROSS PROFIT
159,340
109,623
274,487
219,435
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Selling and marketing
100,701
70,056
262,348
306,390
Professional and legal expenses
17,050
17,050
34,664
34,100
General and administrative
191,801
193,503
418,871
379,367
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
309,552
280,609
715,883
719,857
(LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
(150,212
)
(170,986
)
(441,396
)
(500,422
)
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest expenses
(27,496
)
(37,936
)
(59,322
)
(76,448
)
Government & other grant
197,478
41,248
252,916
298,053
Other
(220
)
(524
)
5,606
30,170
TOTAL OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES)
169,762
2,788
199,200
251,775
INCOME(LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES
$
19,550
$
(168,198
)
$
(242,196
)
$
(248,647
)
Income tax expense
—
—
—
—
NET (LOSS)
$
19,550
$
(168,198
)
$
(242,196
)
$
(248,647
)
Other comprehensive income
- Foreign currency translation gain (loss)
$
34,945
$
(11,730
)
$
41,194
$
(9,182
)
COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS)
$
54,495
$
(179,928
)
$
(201,002
)
$
(257,829
)
(Loss) per common share:
Basic
**
**
**
**
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
Basic
49,951,223
49,951,223
49,951,223
49,951,223
**Less than $0.01
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
Comments:
We expect our sales to increase during the second half of 2013 as our moves toward implementing our business plan, including the increase in franchise retail stores, the increase in marketing budgets. We currently have six franchise retail stores in Beijing area, of which four stores are wholly owned by us under direct management, and two stores are managed by the franchisees. In 2013, we will evaluate the operation in the existing stores and replace those in poor performance with new stores. We expect the total number of franchise stores to be increased to seven by the end of 2013.
Liquidity:
Cash flows used in financing activities were $1,214,695 and $1,233,537 during the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Negative cash flows from financing activities in the first half of 2013 were due primarily to the advance to a third party in an amount of $355,514, plus the payments of $945,345 on notes payable. Negative cash flows from financing activities in the six months ended June 30, 2012 were due primarily to the advance to a third party in an amount of $880,684, the payments on notes payable in total amount of $439,153, of which $153,783 was to related parties loan.
We project that we will need additional capital to fund operations over the next 12 months. We anticipate we will need an additional $1,000,000 for the year of 2013.
Overall, we have funded our cash needs from inception through June 30, 2013 with a series of debt and equity transactions, primarily with related parties. If we are unable to receive additional cash from our related parties, we may need to rely on financing from outside sources through debt or equity transactions. Our related parties are under no legal obligation to provide us with capital infusions. Failure to obtain such financing could have a material adverse effect on operations and financial condition.
Comments & Business Outlook
Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
On July 15, 2013 China Fruit Corporation (the “Company” or “Registrant”) and Dragon Gate Investment Partners (“Dragon Gate”) entered into an Investor Relations Service Agreement (the “Agreement”). Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, Dragon Gate will serve as the Company’s Investor Relations Representative to support the Company’s communications with U.S. investment communities. The services provided by Dragon Gate will primarily consist of developing an integrated IR plan with a brand-new focus on multimedia IR services based on CorpOnline IR platform, redesigning the Company’s IR and other communication channels, delivering corporate information packages, handling shareholder enquiries, and managing the communications with brokers, analysts, and investors. The Agreement will expire on July 15, 2014.
The Company believes the engagement with Dragon Gate will give the Company the ability to effectively release its information to more prospective investors.
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Comments & Business Outlook
China Fruits Corpration And Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
For The Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 and 2012
(Unaudited)
For the three months ended
March 31, 2013
March 31, 2012
REVENUES:
Sales
$
739,222
$
1,028,639
Cost of goods sold
624,075
918,827
GROSS PROFIT
115,147
109,812
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Selling and marketing
161,647
236,334
Professional and legal expenses
17,614
17,050
General and administrative
227,070
185,864
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
406,331
439,248
(LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
(291,184
)
(329,436
)
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest expenses
(31,826
)
(38,512
)
Government & other grant
55,438
256,805
Other
5,826
30,694
TOTAL OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES)
29,438
248,987
INCOME(LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFOR INCOME TAXES
(261,746
)
$
(80,449
)
Income tax expense
—
NET (LOSS)
$
(261,746
)
$
(80,449
)
Other comprehensive income
- Foreign currency translation gain (loss)
$
6,249
2,548
COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS)
$
(255,497
)
$
(77,901
)
(Loss) per common share:
Basic
$
(0.01
)
**
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
Basic
49,951,223
49,951,223
Comments & Business Outlook
For the years ended
12/31/2012
12/31/2011
REVENUES:
Sales
$
3,709,101
$
3,476,158
Cost of goods sold
3,053,873
2,943,600
GROSS PROFIT
655,228
532,558
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Selling and marketing
545,456
446,961
Professional and legal expenses
94,700
95,264
General and administrative
838,597
532,394
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
1,478,753
1,074,619
(LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
(823,525
)
(542,061
)
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest income
—
—
Interest expenses
(143,936
)
(121,343
)
Government & other grant
1,219,731
297,761
Loss from disposal of fixed assets
(143,806
)
—
Other
19,957
(10,359
)
TOTAL OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES)
951,946
166,059
INCOME(LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES
$
128,421
$
(376,002
)
Income tax expense
—
—
NET (LOSS)
$
128,421
$
(376,002
)
Other comprehensive income
- Foreign currency translation gain (loss)
$
32,201
131,817
COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS)
$
160,622
$
(244,185
)
(Loss) per common share:
Basic
**
$
(0.01
)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
Basic
49,951,223
44,365,456
**Less than $0.01
We expect our sales to increase during 2013 as our moves toward implementing our business plan, including the increase in franchise retail stores, the increase in marketing budgets. We currently have six franchise retail stores in Beijing area, of which four stores are wholly owned by us under direct management, and two stores are managed by the franchisees. In 2013, we will evaluate the operation in the existing stores and replace those in poor performance with new stores. We expect the total number of franchise stores to be increased to seven by the end of 2013.
Comments & Business Outlook
For the three months ended
3/31/2012
3/31/2011
REVENUES
Sales
$
1,028,639
$
673,976
Cost of goods sold
918,827
625,771
GROSS PROFIT
109,812
48,205
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Selling and marketing
236,334
119,779
Professional and legal expenses
17,050
20,550
General and administrative
185,864
120,732
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
439,248
261,061
(LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
(329,436
)
(212,856
)
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest income
—
—
Interest expenses
(38,512
)
(26,313
)
Government & other grant
256,805
15,188
Other
30,694
(6,221
)
TOTAL OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES)
248,987
(17,346
)
INCOME(LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES
$
(80,449
)
$
(230,202
)
Income tax expense
—
—
NET (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
$
(80,449
)
(230,202
)
NET INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
$
—
$
—
NET (LOSS)
$
(80,449
)
$
(230,202
)
Other comprehensive income
- Foreign currency translation gain
2,548
$
26,632
COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS)
$
(77,901
)
$
(203,570
)
(LOSS) per common share:
Basic
**
**
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year - basic
49,951,223
38,779,689
**Less than $0.01
Gross revenues were $1,028,639 and $673,976 for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, due primarily to sales of fresh fruits and related products, including our signature tangerine. We recognize revenue when persuasive evidence of a sale exists, transfer of title has occurred, the selling price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. Our sales arrangements are not subject to warranty. We did not record any product returns for the both three-month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010. The significant increase in gross revenues by $354,663 during the first quarter of 2012 was due primarily to the increasing traffic in our retail stores. After our efforts on marketing and brand recognition over years, more and more local customers know about our stores and turn into our regular customers. The revenue increased in 2012 was also due to the development in international markets. We had revenues of approximately $209,830, or 20.4% of total revenues, generated from Thailand, and approximately $283,694, or 7.2% of total revenues, from Indonesia. We expect our sales will continue to increase to approximately $4,200,000 during 2012 as our moves toward implementing our business plan, including the increase in franchise retail stores, the increase in marketing budgets and development in international markets. . We currently have four franchise retail stores in Beijing area, of which 2 stores are wholly owned by us under direct management, and 2 stores are managed by the franchisees. In 2012, we will evaluate the operation in the existing stores and replace those in poor performance with new stores. The total number of franchise stores will be increased to six.
Since the reverse merger was consummated, we have continued operations of Tai Na, a company which is principally engaged in manufacturing, trading and distributing fresh tangerine and other fresh fruits in the PRC. Tai Na is located in Nan Feng County, Jiang Xi Province, the well known agricultural area for tangerine in China. The geographic advantage benefits us with respect to the control of manufacturing cost and product quality. We have self-owned property in Nan Feng County with a total area of 742,901 square feet, including manufacturing plants of 238,609 square feet and office building of 70,350 square feet. In order to effectively maintain the quality of tangerine, we have a set of temperature and humidity auto-control equipments with capacity of 1,500 tons. We also have two automatic product lines to select fruits, the hourly process capacity of which is 10 ton/hour and 15 ton/hour, respectively. During the year of 2011, our total production was 3,781 tons, better than the expectation of 3,000 tons. We expect the production capacity will reach 4,500 tons in 2012 due to the improvement of production efficiency. Since 2007, we have expanded our sales network by setting up the franchise retail stores for fresh fruits and related products. We also relocated our headquarters to Beijing, which we believe will have a positive effect on our corporate image and marketing strategy. In order to create our brand identity efficiently, we plan to acquire or form joint venture with the existing profitable and middle-size retail stores. We provide the stores with our standard management systems, supplies, as well as remodeling to unify store display, color and sign pursuant to the franchise requirements. We currently have four franchise retail stores in Beijing area, of which 2 stores are wholly owned by us under direct management, and 2 stores are managed by the franchisees. In 2012, we will evaluate the operation in the existing stores and replace those in poor performance with new stores. The total number of franchise stores will be increased to six.
The franchise retail stores build up the direct channel between the end users and us, which facilitates the process from our manufacturing plants to the markets, benefits us in adjusting our business strategies when market changes. In addition to our own products, we also work with our strategic partners to diversify the fruits in our store and ensure the prompt delivery. We believe we can expand our market shares through an effective and efficient franchise retail network. We expect more market shares via brand recognition in the near future.
In addition, we believe a sound warehouse and logistics center will help us to improve efficiency and reduce operating expenses. Especially for fresh fruits, the prompt handling and delivery is significant to reduce loss from spoilage. Therefore, we focus on establishing a systematic logistics center to support the expanding retail network. On March 3, 2012, we entered into a five-year lease agreement for warehouse and logistic space of approximately 26,700 square feet to store, select, pack and deliver fresh fruits. After the full operation of the logistics center, we believe both operating expenses and cost of goods sold will be reduced due to large-scale purchases and delivery.
Comments & Business Outlook
2011 10K filed on:
For the year ended
12/31/2011
12/31/2010
REVENUES :
Sales
$
3,476,158
$
1,807,471
Cost of goods sold
2,943,600
1,485,643
GROSS PROFIT
532,558
321,828
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Selling and marketing
446,961
327,756
Professional and legal expenses
95,264
101,419
General and administrative
532,394
451,783
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
1,074,619
880,958
(LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
(542,061
)
(559,130
)
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest income
-
-
Interest expenses
(121,343
)
(28,749
)
Government & other grant
297,761
253,212
Other
(10,359
)
(5,760
)
TOTAL OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES)
166,059
218,703
INCOME(LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFOR INCOME TAXES
$
(376,002
)
$
(340,427
)
Income tax expense
-
6,814
NET (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
$
(376,002
)
(347,241
)
NET INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
$
-
$
-
NET (LOSS)
$
(376,002
)
$
(347,241
)
Other comprehensive income
- Foreign currency translation gain
$
131,817
$
83,936
COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS)
$
(244,185
)
$
(263,305
)
(LOSS) per common share:
Basic
**
**
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year - basic
44,365,456
38,750,010
**Less than $0.01
Gross revenues were $3,476,158 and $1,807,471 for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, due primarily to sales of fresh fruits and related products, including our signature tangerine. We recognize revenue when persuasive evidence of a sale exists, transfer of title has occurred, the selling price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. Our sales arrangements are not subject to warranty. We did not record any product returns for the year ended December 31, 2011. The significant increase in gross revenues by $1,668,687 in 2011 was due primarily to the increasing traffic in our retail stores. After our efforts on marketing and brand recognition over years, more and more local customers know about our stores and turn into our regular customers. The revenue increased in 2011 was also due to the development in international markets. We had revenues of approximately $1,310,000, or 37.7% of total revenues, generated from international markets, including approximately $100,000 from Dubai, approximately $10,000 from France, approximately $500,000 from Thailand, and approximately $700,000 from Indonesia. On the other hand, we suffered historical low tangerine output in 2010 due to severe weather.
Comments & Business Outlook
China Fruits Corpration And Subsidiaries
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
For The Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011 and 2010
(Expresed in US Dollars, except for number of shares)
For the Three Months Ended
For the Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2011
September 30, 2010
September 30, 2011
September 30, 2010
REVENUES:
Sales
$
426,266
$
284,935
$
1,592,960
$
1,212,127
Cost of goods sold
347,353
242,229
1,393,967
1,100,000
GROSS PROFIT
78,913
42,706
198,993
112,127
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Selling and marketing
89,836
101,391
309,883
201,291
Professional and legal expenses
20,550
20,550
62,214
62,419
General and administrative
138,156
173,935
386,969
405,431
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
248,542
295,876
759,066
669,141
(LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
(169,629
)
(253,170
)
(560,073
)
(557,014
)
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest income
317
56
359
610
Interest expenses
(28,929
)
(2,299
)
(84,220
)
(15,280
)
Gain on disposal(PPE)
—
—
—
1,659
Government & other grant
1,429
192
224,247
73,451
Other
(3,113
)
22
(9,013
)
8,159
TOTAL OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES)
(30,296
)
(2,029
)
131,373
68,599
INCOME(LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFOR INCOME TAXES
$
(199,925
)
$
(255,199
)
$
(428,700
)
$
(488,415
)
Income tax expense
—
—
—
6,777
NET (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
$
(199,925
)
$
(255,199
)
$
(428,700
)
$
(495,192
)
NET (LOSS)
$
(199,925
)
$
(255,199
)
$
(428,700
)
$
(495,192
)
Other comprehensive income
- Foreign currency translation gain
44,755
$
32,975
106,220
$
47,819
COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS)
$
(155,170
)
$
(222,224
)
$
(322,480
)
$
(447,373
)
(LOSS) per common share:
Basic
$
(0.00
)
$
(0.01
)
$
(0.01
)
$
(0.01
)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year - basic
49,951,223
38,779,689
42,503,534
38,743,022
We expect sales to increase during 2011 as our moves toward implementing our business plan, including the increase in franchise retail stores, the increase in marketing budgets. We currently have four wholly-owned franchise retail stores in Beijing area, including the one opened in November of 2011 located at Feng Tai District, Beijing. We expect to open total 6 franchise retail stores in 2011 and expect to boost our revenues due to the increasing traffic.
Resolution of Legal Issues
As of June 30, 2011, the Registrant entered into a
Settlement Agreement and Release (the “Agreement”) with Mei Tan, LingHua Chen, ChunFeng Huang, CunXing Xi, Bin Feng, GuiFen Chen and WenMing Cui, individual citizens of People’s Republic of China (collectively as “Creditors”), pursuant to which Creditors desired to settle the amount of $335,146 advanced as of December 31, 2009 in exchange for total 11,171,534 shares of Common Stock issued by the Registrant at the market price of $0.03 per share. The parties desired in exchange for the releases and promised delivery designated herein to release and discharge any and all claims that exist between the parties hereto arising from the amount of $335,146 advanced by the Creditors. On September 30, 2011, the total 11,171,534 shares of Common Stock were issued to the Creditors pro rata equal to their portion in the amount advanced to the Registrant as of December 31, 2009.
Liquidity Requirements
We project that
we will need additional capital to fund operations over the next 12 months. We anticipate we will need an additional $700,000 for the year of 2011.
Comments & Business Outlook
China Fruits Corpration And Subsidiaries
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
For The Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 and 2010
(Expresed in US Dollars, except for number of shares)
For the Three Months Ended
For the Six Months Ended
June 30, 2011
June 30, 2010
June 30, 2011
June 30, 2010
REVENUES:
Sales
$
492,718
$
147,951
$
1,166,694
$
927,192
Cost of goods sold
420,843
133,036
1,046,614
857,771
GROSS PROFIT
71,875
14,915
120,080
69,421
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Selling and marketing
100,268
43,445
220,047
99,900
Professional and legal expenses
21,114
21,319
41,664
41,869
General and administrative
128,081
120,055
248,813
231,496
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
249,463
184,819
510,524
373,265
(LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
(177,588
)
(169,904
)
(390,444
)
(303,844
)
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest income
42
329
42
554
Interest expenses
(28,978
)
(6,564
)
(55,291
)
(12,981
)
Gain on disposal(PPE)
-
1,654
-
1,654
Government & other grant
207,630
30,780
222,818
73,259
Other
321
588
(5,900
)
8,137
TOTAL OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES)
179,015
26,787
161,669
70,623
INCOME(LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFOR INCOME TAXES
$
1,427
$
(143,117
)
$
(228,775
)
$
(233,221
)
Income tax expense
—
6,759
—
6,759
NET (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
$
1,427
$
(149,876
)
$
(228,775
)
$
(239,980
)
NET (LOSS)
$
1,427
$
(149,876
)
$
(228,775
)
$
(239,980
)
Other comprehensive income
- Foreign currency translation gain
34,833
$
14,420
61,465
$
14,831
COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS)
$
36,260
$
(135,456
)
$
(167,310
)
$
(225,149
)
(LOSS) per common share:
Basic
**
**
$
(0.01
)
$
(0.01
)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year - basic
38,779,689
38,779,689
38,779,689
38,724,689
**Less than $0.01
Comments & Business Outlook
China Fruits Corpration And Subsidiaries
Audited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
For The Years Ended December 31, 2010 and 2009
(Expresed in US Dollars, except for number of shares)
For the year ended
12/31/2010
12/31/2009
REVENUES:
Sales
$
1,807,471
$
1,905,030
Cost of goods sold
1,485,643
1,329,385
GROSS PROFIT
321,828
575,645
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Selling and marketing
327,756
248,674
Professional and legal expenses
101,419
123,064
General and administrative
451,783
683,603
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
880,958
1,055,341
(LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
(559,130
)
(479,696
)
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest income
—
579
Interest expenses
(28,749
)
(14,649
)
Government & other grant
253,212
168,175
Other
(5,760
)
(6,274
)
TOTAL OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES)
218,703
147,831
INCOME(LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFOR INCOME TAXES
$
(340,427
)
$
(331,865
)
Income tax expense
6,814
12,215
NET (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
$
(347,241
)
(344,080
)
NET INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
$
—
$
97,719
NET (LOSS)
$
(347,241
)
$
(246,361
)
Other comprehensive income
- Foreign currency translation gain
83,936
$
9,915
COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS)
$
(263,305
)
$
(236,446
)
(LOSS) per common share:
Basic
**
**
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year - basic
38,750,010
36,225,579
Comments & Business Outlook
Nine months ended
9/30/2010
9/30/2009
9/30/2010
9/30/2009
REVENUES:
Sales
$
284,935
$
186,667
$
1,212,127
$
1,037,651
Cost of goods sold
(242,229
)
(112,725
)
(1,100,000
)
(686,712
)
Cost of goods sold - related party
-
-
-
-
Total Cost of Revenues
(242,229
)
(112,725
)
(1,100,000
)
(686,712
)
GROSS PROFIT
42,706
73,942
112,127
350,939
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Selling and marketing
101,391
33,973
201,291
149,463
Professional and legal expenses
20,550
23,050
62,419
64,514
General and administrative
173,935
140,627
405,431
382,395
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
295,876
197,650
669,141
596,372
INCOME(LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
(253,170
)
(123,708
)
(557,014
)
(245,433
)
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest income
56
158
610
436
Interest expenses
(2,299
)
(5,232
)
(15,280
)
(13,062
)
Gain on disposal(PPE)
-
4,909
1,659
4,909
Government & other grant
192
10,985
73,451
104,783
Other
22
12,409
8,159
12,409
TOTAL OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES)
(2,029
)
23,229
68,599
109,475
INCOME(LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFOR INCOME TAXES
$
(255,199
)
$
(100,479
)
$
(488,415
)
$
(135,958
)
Income tax expense
-
88
6,777
6,580
NET INCOME(LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
(255,199
)
(100,567
)
$
(495,192
)
$
(142,538
)
NET INCOME(LOSS) FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
$
-
$
(15,182
)
$
-
$
(13,600
)
NET INCOME
$
(255,199
)
$
(115,749
)
$
(495,192
)
$
(156,138
)
Other comprehensive income
- Foreign currency translation gain
$
32,975
1,004
47,819
1,979
COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME
$
(222,224
)
$
(114,745
)
$
(447,373
)
$
(154,159
)
Earnings(loss) per common share:
Continuing opeartions - basic & diluted
**
**
**
**
Discontinued operations- basic & diluted
**
**
**
**
Weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period - basic & diluted
38,779,689
36,129,689
38,743,022
36,129,689
We expect to be profitable in the year of 2011 due to the upward trend of current economy, the implementation of our business plan, including the increase in franchise retail stores, and the increase in marketing budgets. However, there can be no assurance that we will achieve or maintain profitability, or that any revenue growth will take place in the future.
HOW MANY TIMES IS MANAGEMENT GOING TO MAKE THIS STATEMENT!!!!!!
Liquidity Requirements
On a long-term basis, liquidity is dependent on continuation and expansion of operations, receipt of revenues, and additional infusions of capital and debt financing.
Our current capital and revenues are insufficient to fund such expansion. If we choose to launch such an expansion campaign, we will require substantially more capital.
The funds raised from this offering will also be used to market our products and services as well as expand operations and contribute to working capital. However, there can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain additional equity or debt financing in the future, if at all. If we are unable to raise additional capital, our growth potential will be adversely affected and we will have to significantly modify our plans
CFO Trail
On August 31, 2010, the Registrant
announced the appointment of Mr. Li, Lin Feng to the position of Chief Financial Officer of the Registrant as approved by the Board of Directors, and effective immediately.
Comments & Business Outlook
China Fruits still unable to post a profit ..
We had sales of $147,951 and $927,192 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, respectively, compared to sales of $294,887 and $850,984 for the comparative periods ended June 30, 2009, respectively. The sales decreased by $146,936, or approximately 50 % during the three months ended June 30, 2010, compared to the same period ended June 30, 2009, due primarily to the traffic to our store slowing down since we only have one franchise retail store left located at Panjia Garden, Beijing.
We had net loss of $149,876 and $239,980 from continuing operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, respectively, compared to the net loss from continuing operations of $137,054 and $41,971 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively. The increases in net loss during the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 were due primarily to the significant increase in cost of goods sold, resulting in insufficient gross profit to cover our expenses during the period.
But the company is predicting profitability :
"We expect to be profitable during the second half of fiscal year 2010 due to the recovery of current economy, the implementation of our business plan, including the increase in franchise retail stores, and the increase in marketing budgets. However, there can be no assurance that we will achieve or maintain profitability, or that any revenue growth will take place in the future."
GeoTeam Note®: Investors need to take this commentary with a grain of salt. The company has made similar comments in the past that did not come to fruition.
GeoSpecial Notes
CHFR reported 2009 year end results,
Full Year 2009
Full Year 2008
Period Change
GAAP Revenue
$1.91 million
$1.66 million
15.1%
GAAP EPS
-$0.01
$0.01
n/a
Fully Diluted Shares
36 million
36 million
0.00
The fourth quarter was still nothing to right home about.
4th Quarter 2009
4th Quarter 2008
Period Change
GAAP Revenue
$867 thousand
$806 thousand
7.6%
GAAP EPS
$0.00
$0.00
n/a
Fully Diluted Shares
36 million
36 million
0.00
We just mentioned this stock a few days ago. The company is still losing money, but losses have appeared to stabilize. Comments in the 10K look encouraging as it pertains to revenue growth:
We expect sales to increase during 2010 as our moves toward implementing our business plan, including the increase in franchise retail stores, the increase in marketing budgets.
However, no comments were made regarding the outlook for profitability. Although still a risky play that may amount to nothing, at .08 we are willing to devote some exposure to our diversified portfolios with long-shot opportunities.
Research
Seeking feedback from GeoReaders on the status of CHFR story:
Specifically, I am referring to the following comments in the 2009 Third quarter 10Q filing :
In order to create our brand identity efficiently, we plan to acquire or joint venture with the existing profitable and middle-size retail stores. We will provide the stores with management, supplies, as well as the remodeling in connection with display, color and sign to match the franchise requirements. The first franchise store was opened in Beijing in November of 2007. As of September 30, 2008, there were 11 wholly-owned franchise retail stores opened, of which 5 stores located in Beijing, 3 stores located in Haining, eastern China, and 3 stores located in Dongguan, southern China. The biggest store has approximately 4,200 square feet and independent warehouse of approximately 1,200 square feet, which is located at the main street business center of He Ping Li, one of the busy areas in Beijing.
We expect to be profitable during the second half of fiscal year 2009 due to the recovery of current economy, the implementation of our business plan, including the increase in franchise retail stores, and the increase in marketing budgets. However, there can be no assurance that we will achieve or maintain profitability, or that any revenue growth will take place in the future.
Is CHFR implying they will be profitable during the 2009 fourth quarter? The company was right around break even during the first nine months of 2009. We are also intrigued by the fact that the company raised funds via the sale of stock at $0.20, which is well above the current price .
At $0.06 we will code CHFR as a GeoSpecial on the Radar just in case management delivers on its expectations . We may request an interview.