Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis
ITEM
2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
SPECIAL
NOTE OF CAUTION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
CERTAIN
STATEMENTS IN THIS REPORT, INCLUDING STATEMENTS IN THE FOLLOWING DISCUSSION, ARE
WHAT ARE KNOWN AS "FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS", WHICH ARE BASICALLY STATEMENTS
ABOUT THE FUTURE. FOR THAT REASON, THESE STATEMENTS INVOLVE RISK AND UNCERTAINTY
SINCE NO ONE CAN ACCURATELY PREDICT THE FUTURE. WORDS SUCH AS "PLANS",
"INTENDS", "WILL", "HOPES", "SEEKS", "ANTICIPATES", "EXPECTS"AND THE LIKE OFTEN
IDENTIFY SUCH FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS, BUT ARE NOT THE ONLY INDICATION THAT A
STATEMENT IS A FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENT. SUCH FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
INCLUDE STATEMENTS CONCERNING OUR PLANS AND OBJECTIVES WITH RESPECT TO THE
PRESENT AND FUTURE OPERATIONS OF THE COMPANY, AND STATEMENTS WHICH EXPRESS OR
IMPLY THAT SUCH PRESENT AND FUTURE OPERATIONS WILL OR MAY PRODUCE REVENUES,
INCOME OR PROFITS. NUMEROUS FACTORS AND FUTURE EVENTS COULD CAUSE THE COMPANY TO
CHANGE SUCH PLANS AND OBJECTIVES OR FAIL TO SUCCESSFULLY IMPLEMENT SUCH PLANS OR
ACHIEVE SUCH OBJECTIVES, OR CAUSE SUCH PRESENT AND FUTURE OPERATIONS TO FAIL TO
PRODUCE REVENUES, INCOME OR PROFITS. THEREFORE, THE READER IS ADVISED THAT THE
FOLLOWING DISCUSSION SHOULD BE CONSIDERED IN LIGHT OF THE DISCUSSION OF RISKS
AND OTHER FACTORS CONTAINED IN THIS REPORT ON FORM 10-K AND IN THE COMPANY'S
OTHER FILINGS WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. NO STATEMENTS
CONTAINED IN THE FOLLOWING DISCUSSION SHOULD BE CONSTRUED AS A GUARANTEE OR
ASSURANCE OF FUTURE PERFORMANCE OR FUTURE RESULTS.
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The
"Company", "we," "us," and "our," refer to (i) China Infrastructure Construction
Corporation (formerly Fidelity Aviation Corporation); (ii) Beijing Chengzhi
Qianmao Concrete Corporation Ltd. (“Beijing Concrete”), (iii) Beijing Fortune
Capital Management, Ltd. (“BFCM”), and (iv) Northern Construction Holdings, Ltd.
(“NCH”)
Overview
China
Infrastructure Construction Corporation (the “Company”, “China Infrastructure”,
“CHNC”, “We”, “Our”) was organized in Colorado on February 28, 2003. The Company
through its subsidiaries in Hong Kong and thePeople’s Republic of China (“PRC”
or “China”), engages in production of ready-mixed concrete and other special
high-performance concrete for developers and the construction industry in the
PRC. The Company primarily operates through its indirect majority-owned
subsidiary, Beijing Chengzhi Qianmao Concrete Co., Ltd. (“Beijing Concrete”), a
company organized under the laws of the PRC. It has two prime production
facilities. One facility is located in the Nanhaizi area, on the west side of
the Yizhuang economic development zone in Beijing. The other is located at the
Tangshan harbor, about two hundred kilometers from Beijing.
Recent
Developments
On
December 8, 2009, the Company entered into a Strategic Alliance
Agreement for a term of 10 years with Commercial Concrete Mixer Division of
China Railway Construction Group Co., Ltd. (“CRCG”), a major customer of the
Company (the “Agreement”).
Under the
Agreement, the Company will be obligated to build and set up concrete mixing
stations in Xi’an, China and to provide the raw material purchase, internal
accounting, technical and administrative staff of such stations. The Company and
CRCG will jointly run and operate the concrete mixing stations. CRCG will
provide the cement for manufacturing the concrete mix in such concrete mixing
stations, and CRCG can purchase the concrete mix at a discounted price. Also, in
accordance with the Agreement, each party will lease certain equipment to the
concrete mixing stations. There are currently no definitive terms for
such leases.
In
addition, the Company and CRCG will share 75% and 25% of the annual profits of
such concrete mixing stations in Xi’an, respectively. The details of such profit
sharing arrangement shall be further agreed upon. According to the Agreement,
the management team from CRCG to work at the concrete mixing stations shall
be compensated by CRCG.
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Results
of Operations
Three
Months Ended November 30, 2009 Compared to Three Months Ended November 30,
2008
Net
Revenue
Net
revenue for the three months ended November 30, 2009 was $19,155,132 as compared
to $15,565,149 for the same period last year, an increase of $3,589,983, or
approximately 23.06%. The increase in net revenue is attributable to the
increased demand for concrete due to the government’s stimulus plan in the
infrastructure and real estate industries, and is mainly due to the increase of
the sales volume of concrete products. The sales volume of concrete products
increased approximately 23% for the three months ended November 30, 2009 as
compared to the same period last year. Net revenue from pumping
services accounted for approximately 5% of the total net revenue for the three
months ended November 30, 2009 and 2008.
Cost
of Goods Sold
Cost of
goods sold for the three months ended November 30, 2009 was $14,923,975 as
compared to $12,870,609 for the same period last year, an increase of
$2,053,366, or approximately 15.95%. The increase in cost of goods sold is in
line with the increase of the net revenue.
Gross
Profit
Gross
profit for the three months ended November 30, 2009 was $4,231,157, an increase
of $1,536,617 or approximately 57.03%, as compared to $2,694,540 for the same
period last year. The increase in gross profit is attributable to the increase
of the net revenue.
Gross
Profit Margin
Gross
profit margin for the three months ended November 30, 2009 was 22.09%, compared
to 17.31% for the same period last year. The increase of the gross profit margin
is mainly due to the decrease of the sales commission expenses that are included
in the overhead costs, which are then transferred to the cost of goods sold. The
sales commission expenses decreased approximately $340,729 for the three months
ended November 30, 2009 compared to the same period of 2008. The sales
commission expenses decreased mainly because the Company paid a lower percentage
commission for the three months ended November 30, 2009, compared to the same
period last year.
Selling,
General and Administrative Expenses
Selling,
general and administrative expenses for the three months ended November 30, 2009
were $28,525,492, as compared to $499,476 for the same period last year, an
increase of $28,026,016, or approximately 5,611.08%. The increase of the
selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily due to a one time non
cash compensation expenses of $27,422,242.
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Operating
Income (Loss)
Our
operating loss for the three months ended November 30, 2009 was $24,294,335, a
decrease of $26,489,399 or approximately 1,206.77% as compared to operating
income of $2,195,064 for the three months ended November 30, 2008. The decrease
was mainly due to the $27,422,242 one time non cash compensation expense
included in the selling, general, and administrative expenses.
Income
Taxes
During
the three months ended November 30, 2009, our business operations were solely
conducted by our subsidiaries incorporated in the PRC and we are governed by the
PRC Enterprise Income Tax Laws. PRC enterprise income tax is
calculated based on taxable income determined under PRC GAAP. In accordance with
the Income Tax Laws, a PRC domestic company is subject to enterprise income tax
at the rate of 25%.
However,
our PRC subsidiary is considered by the respective tax authorities a resource
multipurpose utilization enterprise, which qualifies it for an exemption from
income tax until December 31, 2010.
Net
Income (Loss) Attributable To China Infrastructure Construction
Corporation
Net loss
was $24,465,988 for the three months ended November 30, 2009, compared to net
income of $2,075,020 for the three months ended November 30, 2008, a decrease of
$26,541,008 or approximately 1,279.07%. The decrease was primarily due to the
$27,422,242 one time non cash compensation expenses included in the selling,
general, and administrative expenses.
Six
Months ended November 30, 2009 Compared to Six Months Ended November 30,
2008
Net
Revenue
Net
revenue for the six months ended November 30, 2009 was $31,410,860 as compared
to $27,020,125 for the same period last year, an increase of $4,390,735, or
approximately 16.25%. The increase in net revenue is attributable to the
increased demand for concrete due to the government’s stimulus plan in
infrastructure and real estate industries, and is mainly due to the increase of
the sales volume of concrete products. The sales volume of concrete products
increased approximately 14% for the six months ended November 30, 2009 as
compared to the same period last year. Net revenue from pumping services
accounted for approximately 5% and 4% of the total net revenue for the six
months ended November 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
Cost
of Goods Sold
Cost of
goods sold for the six months ended November 30, 2009 was $24,504,167 as
compared to $22,251,323 for the same period last year, an increase of
$2,252,844, or approximately 10.12%. The increase in cost of goods sold is in
line with the increase of the net revenue.
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Gross
Profit
Gross
profit for the six months ended November 30, 2009 was $6,906,693, an increase of
$2,137,891 or approximately 44.83%, as compared to $4,768,802 for the same
period last year. The increase in gross profit is attributable to the increase
of net revenue.
Gross
Profit Margin
Gross
profit margin for the six months ended November 30, 2009 was 21.99%, compared to
17.65% for the same period last year. The increase of the gross profit margin is
mainly due to the decrease of the sales commission expenses that are included in
the overhead costs, which then are transferred to the cost of goods sold. The
sales commission expenses decreased approximately $570,000 for the six months
ended November 30, 2009 compared to the same period of 2008. The sales
commission expenses decreased mainly because the Company paid a lower percentage
commission for the six months ended November 30, 2009, compared to the same
period last year.
Selling,
General and Administrative Expenses
Selling,
general and administrative expenses for the six months ended November 30, 2009
were $29,183,485, as compared to $764,588 for the same period last year, an
increase of $28,418,897, or approximately 3,716.89%. The increase of the
selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily due to a one time non
cash compensation expenses of $27,422,242.
Operating
Income (Loss)
Our
operating loss for the six months ended November 30, 2009 was $22,276,792, a
decrease of $26,281,006 or approximately 656.33% as compared to operating income
of $4,004,214 for the six months ended November 30, 2008. The decrease was
mainly due to the $27,422,242 one time non cash compensation expenses included
in the selling, general, and administrative expenses.
Income
Taxes
During
the six months ended November 30, 2009, our business operations were solely
conducted by our subsidiaries incorporated in the PRC and we are governed by the
PRC Enterprise Income Tax Laws. PRC enterprise income tax is
calculated based on taxable income determined under PRC GAAP. In accordance with
the Income Tax Laws, a PRC domestic company is subject to enterprise income tax
at the rate of 25%.
However,
our PRC subsidiary is considered by the respective tax authorities a resource
multipurpose utilization enterprise, which qualifies it for an exemption from
income tax until December 31, 2010.
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Net
Income (Loss) Attributable To China Infrastructure Construction
Corporation
Net loss
was $22,559,585 for the six months ended November 30, 2009, compared to net
income of $3,773,887 for the six months ended November 30, 2008, a decrease of
$26,333,472 or approximately 697.78%. The decrease was primarily due to the
$27,422,242 one time non cash compensation expenses included in the selling,
general, and administrative expenses.
Liquidity
and Capital Resources
As of
November 30, 2009, we had cash and cash equivalents of $6,503,129. We have
historically funded our working capital needs from operations, advance payments
from customers, bank borrowings, and capital from shareholders. Our working
capital requirements are influenced by the level of our operations, the
numerical and dollar volume of our project contracts, the progress of our
contract execution, and the timing of accounts receivable
collections.
The
following table sets forth a summary of our cash flows for the periods
indicated:
Six
Months Ended
November
30,
2009
2008
Net
cash used in operating activities
$
(3,661,951
)
$
(191,753
)
Net
cash used in investing activities
(918,285
)
(47,580
)
Net
cash provided by (used in) financing activities
10,151,014
(136,586
)
Effect
of exchange rate change on cash and cash equivalents
10,510
10,056
Net
increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
5,581,288
(365,863
)
Cash
and cash equivalents, beginning balance
921,841
865,601
Cash
and cash equivalents, ending balance
$
6,503,129
$
499,738
Operating
Activities
Net cash
used in operating activities was $3,661,951 for the six months ended November
30, 2009, an increase of $3,470,198, or 1,809.72%, as compared to $191,753 for
the six months ended November 30, 2008. The increase of net cash used in
operating activities was due to the increase of trade accounts receivable. The
trade accounts receivable increased because of the growing sales. We typically
had long-term annual and multi-year contracts with our major customers. We
entered into varying payment terms with our customers ranging from payment
before delivery, payment on delivery or up to 1 year after the project
completion. As of November 30, 2009, trade accounts receivable with aging over
twelve months old amounted to $554,357, only 1.47% of total trade accounts
receivable.
Investing
Activities
Net cash
used in investing activities was $918,285 for the six months ended November
30, 2009, an increase of $870,705, or 1,829.98%, compared to $47,580 for the six
months ended November 30, 2008. Acquisitions of plant, properties and equipment
were the main contributor to the increase of net cash used in investing
activities.
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Financing
Activities
Net cash
provided by financing activities was $10,151,014 for the six months ended
November 30, 2009, an increase of $10,287,600, or 7,531.96%, compared to
$136,586 net cash used in financing activities for the six months ended November
30, 2008. The increase was primarily due to the sale of stock by the Company to
investors resulting in net proceeds of $8,605,625 and receipt of a bank loan of
$1,466,200.
Critical
Accounting Policies and Estimates
Management's
discussion and analysis of its financial condition and results of operations are
based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
Our financial statements reflect the selection and application of accounting
policies which require management to make significant estimates and judgments.
See note 3 to our consolidated financial statements, "Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies." Management bases its estimates on historical experience
and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the
circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different
assumptions or conditions. We believe that the following reflect the more
critical accounting policies that currently affect our financial condition and
results of operations.
Revenue
recognition .
The
Company receives revenue from sales of concrete products and from provision of
concrete pumping service and consulting service. The Company's revenue
recognition policies are in compliance with ASC 605 (previously Staff Accounting
Bulletin 104). Sales revenue is recognized at the date of shipment to customers
or services have been rendered when a formal arrangement exists, the price is
fixed or determinable, the delivery is completed, no other significant
obligations of the Company exist and collectability is reasonably assured. Our
sales are non-returnable. Therefore, we do not estimate deductions or allowance
for sales returns. Sales are presented net of any discounts, reward, or
incentive given to customers. Payments received before all of the
relevant criteria for revenue recognition are satisfied are recorded as unearned
revenue.
Our
products delivered to customers would be checked on site by customers and, once
the products are accepted by customers, they will sign the acceptance notice.
There is no warranty issue after the delivery.
Reward or
incentive given to our customers is an adjustment of the selling prices of our
products therefore the consideration is characterized as a reduction of revenue
when recognized in our income statement.
The
Company recognizes its revenues net of value-added taxes (“VAT”). The
Company is subject to VAT which is levied at the rate of 6% on the invoiced
value of sales. However, the Company enjoys a free VAT policy according to the
national policy, which encourages the development of the cement industry if
the manufacturer satisfies the environmental protection requirements. The
Company has enjoyed the free VAT policy from January 1, 2006 and has been
reviewed every year by the local tax bureau.
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Use
of estimates
The
preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the combined
financial statements and accompanying notes. Management believes that the
estimates utilized in preparing its financial statements are reasonable and
prudent. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Inventories
Inventories
are stated at the lower of cost, determined on a weighted average basis, and net
realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price, in the
ordinary course of business, less estimated costs to complete and
dispose.
Off-Balance
Sheet Arrangements
The
Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.
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