Unassociated Document
UNITED STATES 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 
Washington, D.C. 20549  
 
FORM 10-Q 
 
x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
 
 
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2008
 
 
o
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: 333-140118

China Agri-Business, Inc. 
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland 
 
20-3912942
(State or other jurisdiction of  
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)  
incorporation or organization)  
 
 

In the People’s Republic of China:
Finance Plaza, 9 th Floor, Hi-Tech Road No. 42, Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone, Xi-An, China 710068
In the United States:
11 East 86th Street, New York, New York 10028
(Address of principal executive offices)  

In the United States: (212) 348-5600
In the People’s Republic of China : (86) 29-88222938
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
 

 
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x    No o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company:

Large accelerated filer o
Accelerated filer o
Non-accelerated filer o
Smaller reporting company x
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o     No x
 
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS  
 
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 12,958,574 shares as of November 12, 2008.  


 
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
OF CHINA AGRI-BUSINESS, INC.
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2008

TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
PART I
-
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
F-1
 
 
 
 
Item 1.
 
Financial Statements
F-1
Item 2.
 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 1
Item 3
 
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
 4
Item 4.
 
Controls and Procedures
 4
 
 
 
 
PART II
-
OTHER INFORMATION
6
 
 
 
 
Item 1.
 
Legal Proceedings
6
Item 1A.
 
Risk Factors
6
Item 2.
 
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
6
Item 3.
 
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
 6
Item 4.
 
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
 6
Item 5.
 
Other Information
6
Item 6.
 
Exhibits
 6
Signatures
7
 

 
PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
Item 1. Financial Statements.
 
China Agri-Business, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
 
   
September 30,
 
December 31,
 
   
2008
 
2007
 
   
(Unaudited)
 
(Audited)
 
Assets
         
Current Assets
         
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
8,169,272
 
$
5,984,448
 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
             
accounts of $7,344 and $23,991, respectively
   
43,730
   
65,118
 
Inventory
   
69,881
   
60,582
 
Other receivables
   
7,364
   
6,855
 
Prepaid expenses
   
4,228
   
5,735
 
Total Current Assets
   
8,294,475
   
6,122,738
 
Property, plant and equipment, net
   
244,155
   
276,000
 
Investment in Tienwe Technology
   
883,680
   
822,540
 
Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $475 and $0, respectively
   
149,965
   
-
 
Intangible assets, net
   
64,728
   
73,554
 
Total Assets
 
$
9,637,003
 
$
7,294,832
 
               
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
             
Current Liabilities
             
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
 
$
243,117
 
$
166,200
 
Customer deposits and deferred income
   
   
 
Total Current Liabilities
   
243,117
   
166,200
 
               
Long Term Liabilities
             
Convertible notes, net
   
300,913
   
 
Total Liabilities
   
300,913
   
 
               
Stockholders' Equity
             
Undesignated preferred stock, par value $.001 per share; authorized
             
4,900,000 shares; none issued
   
   
 
Common stock, par value $.001 per share; authorized 100,000,000 shares,
             
issued and outstanding 12,958,574 and 12,958,574 shares, respectively
   
12,959
   
12,959
 
Additional paid-in capital
   
4,369,786
   
4,150,636
 
Retained earnings
   
3,491,644
   
2,308,873
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income
   
1,218,584
   
656,164
 
Total stockholders' equity
   
9,092,973
   
7,128,632
 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
 
$
9,637,003
 
$
7,294,832
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
F-1

 
China Agri -Business, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
  
   
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
 
 
 
2008
 
2007
 
2008
 
2007
 
 
 
(Unaudited)
 
(Unaudited)
 
(Unaudited)
 
(Unaudited)
 
Sales of products
 
$
612,301
 
$
781,103
 
$
2,134,491
 
$
2,190,006
 
Cost of goods sold
   
154,222
   
238,254
   
612,799
   
695,147
 
Gross profit
   
458,079
   
542,849
   
1,521,692
   
1,494,859
 
                           
Selling, general and administrative expenses
   
78,118
   
261,232
   
360,037
   
650,140
 
Income from operations
   
379,961
   
281,617
   
1,161,655
   
844,719
 
Interest and other income
   
10,217
   
4,844
   
21,734
   
10,919
 
Interest expense
   
(618
)
 
   
(618
)
 
 
Income before income taxes
   
389,560
   
286,461
   
1,182,771
   
855,638
 
Income taxes
   
   
   
   
 
Net income
 
$
389,560
 
$
286,461
 
$
1,182,771
 
$
855,638
 
                           
Earnings per common share:
                         
Basic
 
$
0.03
 
$
0.02
 
$
0.09
 
$
0.07
 
Diluted
 
$
0.03
 
$
0.02
 
$
0.09
 
$
0.07
 
                           
Weighted average number of common shares
                         
used to compute earnings per common share:
                         
Basic
   
12,958,574
   
12,278,774
   
12,958,574
   
12,278,774
 
Diluted
   
12,980,313
   
12,578,774
   
12,965,900
   
12,578,774
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
F-2

 
China Agri -Business, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity
 
                   
Accumulated
     
           
Additional
     
Other
     
   
Common Stock
 
Paid-in
 
Retained
 
Comprehensive
     
   
Shares
 
Amount
 
Capital
 
Earnings
 
Income
 
Total
 
                           
Balance, December 31, 2006
   
12,278,774
 
$
12,279
 
$
3,629,709
   
1,449,991
 
$
232,272
 
$
5,324,251
 
Sales of Units in public offering
   
379,800
   
380
   
379,420
   
   
   
379,800
 
Costs relating to the public offering
   
   
   
(158,193
)
 
   
   
(158,193
)
Conversion of Series A preferred stock
   
300,000
   
300
   
99,700
   
   
   
100,000
 
Deemed dividend relating to beneficial conversion feature of Series A preferred stock
   
   
   
200,000
   
(200,000
)
 
   
 
Net income for the year ended December 31, 2007
   
   
   
   
1,058,882
   
   
1,058,882
 
Foreign currency translation adjustment
   
   
   
   
   
423,892
   
423,892
 
Balance, December 31, 2007
   
12,958,574
   
12,959
   
4,150,636
   
2,308,873
   
656,164
   
7,128,632
 
Unaudited:
                                     
Relative fair value of warrants and beneficial conversion feature
   
   
   
219,150
   
   
   
219,150
 
Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2008
   
   
   
   
1,182,771
   
   
1,182,771
 
Foreign currency translation adjustment
   
   
   
   
   
562,420
   
562,420
 
Balance, September 30, 2008
   
12,958,574
 
$
12,959
 
$
4,369,786
   
3,491,644
 
$
1,218,584
 
$
9,092,973
 
                                       
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
F-3

 
China Agri-Business, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
 
   
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
September 30,
 
 
 
2008
 
2007
 
 
 
(Unaudited)
 
(Unaudited)
 
Operating activities
         
Net income
 
$
1,182,771
 
$
855,638
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
             
provided by (used in) operating activities:
             
Bad debt expense
   
13,318
   
 
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
   
37,029
   
32,503
 
Amortization of intangible assets and deferred financing costs
   
15,032
   
1,764
 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
             
Accounts receivable
   
8,070
   
(34,103
)
Other receivables
   
(509
)
 
4,560
 
Inventory
   
(9,299
)
 
7,194
 
Prepaid expenses
   
1,507
   
(31,760
)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
   
76,917
   
162,786
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
   
1,324,836
   
998,582
 
Investing activities
             
Loans receivable collections
   
   
296,629
 
Property, plant and equipment additions
   
(4,742
)
 
(27,685
)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
   
(4,742
)
 
268,944
 
Financing actitivies
             
Proceeds from convertible notes
   
483,680
   
 
Financing costs
   
(114,200
)
 
(51,919
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing actitives
   
369,480
   
(51,919
)
               
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
   
495,250
   
214,182
 
               
Increase in cash and cash equivalents
   
2,184,824
   
1,429,789
 
               
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
   
5,984,448
   
3,785,535
 
               
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
 
$
8,169,272
 
$
5,215,324
 
               
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Informtion:
             
Non Cash Financing Activities:
             
Relative fair value of warrants and beneficial conversion feature
 
$
219,150
 
$
 
 
  
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
 
F-4

 
CHINA AGRI-BUSINESS, INC
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)


NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF BUSINESS

China Agri-Business, Inc. (“China Agri”) was incorporated in the State of Maryland on December 7, 2005. On October 31, 2006, China Agri effectuated a 2.032 to 1 forward stock split. All share and per share amounts have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the stock split.

On March 24, 2006, China Agri formed Mei Xin Agri Technology (Shaanxi) Co., Ltd. (“Meixin”). Meixin is a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Agri and a limited liability company organized under the laws of PRC. Pursuant to measures passed by the stockholders of Shaanxi Xin Sheng Centennial Agriculture and Technology Co., Ltd. (“Xinsheng”), a corporation formed under the laws of the PRC on April 22, 2002, on April 10, 2006, a Management Entrustment Agreement dated April 18, 2006 between Meixin and Xinsheng, and a Stock Purchase Agreement dated April 22, 2006 between China Agri and Xinsheng (collectively, the “Transaction”), Meixin acquired management control of Xinsheng, in the same manner as if it were a wholly owned subsidiary under PRC law, and China Agri issued 10,950,897 shares of China Agri common stock, representing approximately 89% of the 12,278,774 shares of China Agri common stock outstanding after the Transaction, to a trustee of a trust for the benefit of the Xinsheng stockholders. The Transaction was accounted for as a “reverse merger”, since the stockholders of Xinsheng owned a majority of China Agri’s common stock immediately following the Transaction. Xinsheng was deemed to be the acquirer in the reverse merger. Consequently, the assets and liabilities and the historical operations that are reflected in the financial statements prior to the Transaction are those of Xinsheng and are recorded at the historical cost basis of Xinsheng, and the consolidated financial statements after completion of the Transaction include the assets and liabilities of China Agri, Meixin, and Xinsheng (collectively, the “Company”), historical operations of Xinsheng, and operations of China Agri and Meixin from the date of the Transaction.

Xinsheng’s primary activities are the manufacture, marketing and sale of organic and environmentally friendly “Green” agricultural enhancement products in China.

NOTE 2 - INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The unaudited financial statements as of September 30, 2008 and for the periods of three months and nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial information. In the opinion of management, the unaudited financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as the annual financial statements and reflect all adjustments, which include only normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the financial position as of September 30, 2008 and the results of operations and cash flows for the periods ended September 30, 2008 and 2007. The financial data and other information disclosed in these notes to the interim financial statements related to these periods are unaudited. The results for the three month period and nine month period ended September 30, 2008 is not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any subsequent quarter of the entire year ending December 31, 2008. The balance sheet at December 31, 2007 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date.

F-5


NOTE 2 - INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and regulations. These unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2007 included in our Form 10 -KSB filed March 28, 2008.
 
NOTE 3 - INVENTORY

Inventory consists of:
 
September 30,
 
December 31,
 
   
2008
 
2007
 
   
(Unaudited)
     
Raw materials
 
$
58,628
 
$
52,953
 
Finished goods
   
7,784
   
5,342
 
Other
   
3,469
   
2,287
 
               
Total inventory
 
$
69,881
 
$
60,582
 
 
NOTE 4 - PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET

Property, plant and equipment, net consist of:

   
September 30,
 
December 31,
 
   
2008
 
2007
 
   
(Unaudited)
     
Building
 
$
19,794
 
$
18,425
 
Transportation equipment
   
227,560
   
271,081
 
Manufacturing equipment and machinery
   
132,266
   
123,798
 
Office and computer equipment
   
17,535
   
16,448
 
     
397,155
   
429,752
 
Less accumulated depreciation
   
153,000
   
153,752
 
Property, plant and equipment, net
 
$
244,155
 
$
276,000
 

Depreciation expense was $11,174 and $11,352 for the three months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, and $37,029 and $32,503 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

F-6

 
NOTE 5 - INVESTMENT IN TIENWE TECHNOLOGY INC.

On July 29, 2005, Xinsheng acquired a 13.95% equity interest in Tienwe Technology Inc. (“Tienwe”), a PRC company, for 6,000,000 RMB ($874,800 and $883,680 translated at the September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 exchange rate, respectively). The investment is carried at cost. Tienwe shares are not quoted or traded on any securities exchange or in any recognized over-the-counter market; accordingly, it is not practicable to estimate the fair value of the investment. Tienwe sells aerospace products to military industry customers.
 
NOTE 6 - DEFERRED FINANCING COSTS

Deferred financing costs, which are being amortized as interest expense over the two year term of the convertible notes payable due September 29, 2010, consist of:

   
September 30,
2008
 
December 31,
2007
 
   
(Unaudited)
     
Placement Agent commissions
 
$
40,000
 
$
 
Placement Agent expense allowance
   
25,000
   
 
Fair value of Placement Agent warrants
   
19,920
   
 
Legal and other fees
   
65,520
   
 
Total
   
150,440
   
 
Less: accumulated amortization
   
(475
)
 
 
Balance at September 30, 2008
 
$
149,965
 
$
 

NOTE 7 - INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET

Intangible assets, net consist of:

   
September 30,
 
December 31,
 
   
2008
 
2007
 
   
(Unaudited)
     
Product rights
 
$
90,577
 
$
84,310
 
Patent
   
14,728
   
13,709
 
Trademark
   
2,200
   
1,555
 
Total
   
107,505
   
99,574
 
               
Less accumulated amortization
   
42,777
   
26,020
 
               
Intangible assets, net
 
$
64,728
 
$
73,554
 

F-7

 
NOTE 7 - INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET (Continued)

The product rights were acquired by Xinsheng in December 2006 from an unrelated third party and relate to six registered fertilizer products.

The patent was acquired by Xinsheng in 2002 from three related parties (one of the parties was an officer, director and significant stockholder of the Company at the time of the exchange) in exchange for a total of 16.67% of the issued and outstanding shares of Xinsheng common stock. The patent (and contributed capital) at the date of the exchange on April 22, 2002 has been reflected at the transferors’ cost. The patent is for Zero-tillage Fertilizing Equipment (PRC Patent Number 330398), which is a type of seeding machine, the use of which reduces soil erosion.

Estimated amortization expense for each of the Company’s succeeding years ending September 30, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 is $19,808, $19,808, $19,808, $4,992 and $53, respectively.

NOTE 8 - CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE, NET

Convertible notes payable, net consist of:

   
September 30,
 
December 31,
 
 
 
2008
 
2007
 
 
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
     
Convertible notes - face amount
 
$
500,000
 
$
 
Less:
             
Debt discount attributable to the relative fair value of warrants
   
(149,615
)
 
 
Debt discount attributable to the intrinsic value of the beneficial conversion feature
   
(49,615
)
 
 
Less accumulated amortization of debt discounts
   
143
   
 
Convertible notes payable, net
 
$
300,913
 
$
 
 
On September 29, 2008, the Company completed the sale of 3% unsecured convertible notes in an aggregate principal amount of $500,000 and series C warrants to purchase an aggregate of 500,000 shares of common stock to two accredited investors. The Company received net proceeds of $431,500 after the deduction of a placement agent commission of $40,000, a placement agent expense allowance of $25,000 and an escrow agent fee of $3,500.

The Notes mature two years from the date of issuance and bear interest at the rate of 3% per annum, payable annually in cash or in shares of common stock, subject to approval of the holder. Overdue interest shall bear interest at the rate of 15% per annum. Overdue principal shall bear interest at the rate of 8% per annum. The Notes are convertible at the option of the holder into the common stock of the Company at an initial conversion price of $0.50 per share. The conversion price is subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of stock splits, combinations, dividends and subsequent offerings.
 
F-8

 
NOTE 8 - CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE, NET (Continued)

The C warrants have a term of three years and an exercise price of $1.50 per share. In addition, upon exercise of the C warrant, each C warrant holder shall be issued a series D warrant. The D warrants shall have a term of three years and an exercise price of $2.00 per share. The exercise price of the Warrants is subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of stock splits, combinations, dividends and subsequent offerings.

Subject to effectiveness of the registration statement, the Company shall have the right to prepay the Notes at 110% of the outstanding principal amount any time prior to the maturity date and upon 30 days prior written notice to the holders. The Company may call for the termination of any unexercised portion of the C warrants upon consummation of a subsequent offering by the Company of not less than $7,500,000 in gross proceeds and upon 30 days written notice to the holders.

In connection with the transaction, the Company agreed to prepare and file a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 60 days following the final closing date. In addition, the Company agreed to use its good faith efforts to cause the Registration Statement to be declared effective by the Commission within 90 calendar days from the filing date, or within 120 calendar days from the filing date if the Registration Statement is reviewed by the Commission. If the Company fails to file such registration statement within 60 days, or if the registration statement is not declared effective within 90 (or 120) days from the filing date, the Company must pay monthly liquidated damages in cash equal to 2% of the purchase price, subject to a maximum of 24%.

In accordance with the Accounting Principal Board (“APB”) Opinion No.14, “Accounting for Convertible Debt and Debt Issued with Stock Purchase Warrants” and the Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) Issue No. 00-27, “Application of Issue No. 98-5 to Certain Convertible Instruments”, the Company recorded the $149,615 relative fair value of the warrants ($78,136 for the Series C warrants; $71,479 for the Series D warrants) and the $49,615 intrinsic value of the beneficial conversion feature as additional paid in capital.

The $149,615 fair value of the Series C and Series D warrants was calculated using a Black-Scholes option pricing model and the following assumptions: risk-free interest rate of 2.26%; expected stock price volatility of 130.69%; stock price of $0.40 per share; exercise price of $1.50 per share for C warrants and $2.00 per share for D warrants; and term of 3 years.

In connection with the first closing, the placement agent received warrants to purchase 80,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share for a term of three years. The $19,920 fair value of these warrants (calculated using the same assumptions described above except for the exercise price) was charged to deferred financing costs and added to additional paid in capital.

F-9

 
NOTE 9 - REDEEMABLE SERIES A PREFERRED STOCK

On May 31, 2006, China Agri sold 10,000 Units of securities to an investor at a price of $10.00 per Unit, or $100,000 total. Each Unit was comprised of one share of Series A preferred stock and one warrant to purchase one share of Common Stock at $1.50 per share exercisable through May 31, 2009. Each share of Series A preferred stock was not entitled to any voting rights, except that the consent of the holders of at least 51% of the outstanding shares of Series A preferred stock were necessary to permit the authorization or issuance or any increase in the authorized or issued amount of any class or series of capital stock ranking equal to or senior to the Series A preferred stock.

Each share of Series A Stock was automatically convertible into shares of Common Stock at a conversion price of one-third of the price per share of the Common Stock paid for by the purchasers of Common Stock in a Public Offering pursuant to a registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”). Upon completion of the sale of Common Stock for $1.00 per share pursuant to the public offering which closed October 11, 2007, each outstanding share of Series A Stock automatically converted into 30 shares of Common Stock (300,000 shares of Common Stock total). The Company recorded as a dividend and as an increase in additional paid-in capital, the intrinsic value of the beneficial conversion feature (the “BCF”). The intrinsic value of the BCF was the difference between the $300,000 fair value of the common stock issued upon conversion and the $100,000 proceeds received, or $200,000.

NOTE 10 - COMMON STOCK

On October 11, 2007, upon the completion of the public offering, China Agri sold 379,800 units at a price of $1.00 per unit to the public investors. Each Unit consisted of one share of Common Stock, one warrant to purchase one share of Common Stock at $1.50 per share exercisable for three years from the date of issuance, and one warrant to purchase one share of Common Stock at $2.00 per share exercisable for three years from the date of issuance only if the $1.50 Unit Warrant was exercised.

NOTE 11 - WARRANTS

The Company has issued warrants (exercisable into shares of common stock) to investors and the Underwriter as part of its sale of Series A preferred stock, its public offering, and its private placement of convertible notes. Changes in the warrants outstanding are as follows:
 
F-10

 
NOTE 11 - WARRANTS (Continued)

   
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2008
 
Year Ended
December 31, 2007
 
   
(Unaudited)
     
           
Outstanding at beginning of period
   
807,580
   
10,000
 
Warrants issued
   
1,080,000
   
797,580
 
Warrants exercised
   
   
 
Warrants expired
   
   
 
Outstanding at end of period
   
1,887,580
   
807,580
 
               
Exercisable at end of period
   
1,887,580
   
807,580
 
 
Warrants outstanding at September 30, 2008 consist of:

Date Issued
 
Expiration Date
 
Number of
Warrants
 
Weighted Average
Exercise Price
 
May 31, 2006
   
May 31, 2009
   
10,000
 
$
1.50
 
October 11, 2007
   
October 10, 2010
   
379,800
   
1.50
 
October 11, 2007
   
October 10, 2010
   
379,800
   
2.00
 
October 11, 2007
   
October 10, 2010
   
37,980
   
1.00
 
September 29, 2008
   
September 29, 2011
   
80,000
   
1.00
 
September 29, 2008(1)
   
September 29, 2011
   
500,000
   
1.50
 
September 29, 2008(2)
   
--
   
500,000
   
2.00
 
Total (Unaudited)
         
1,887,580
 
$
1.70
 

(1)
Represents series C warrants.
(2)
Represents series D warrants issuable on a one to one basis upon exercise of the series C warrants. The series D warrants will have a term of three years.
 
NOTE 12 - RESTRICTED NET ASSETS

Relevant PRC statutory laws and regulations permit payments of dividends by Xinsheng only out of its retained earnings, if any, as determined in accordance with PRC accounting standards and regulations. In addition, PRC laws and regulations require that annual appropriations of 10% of after-tax income should be set aside prior to payments of dividends as a reserve fund. As a result of these PRC laws and regulations Xinsheng is restricted in its ability to transfer a portion of its net assets in the form of dividends, loans or advances, which restricted portion amounted to approximately $4,367,000 and $4,105,000 at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively.
 
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NOTE 13 - INCOME TAXES

Xinsheng is subject to a PRC 25% standard enterprise income tax. However, due to its agricultural industry status, the National Tax Bureau in Xi’an High-Tech Development Zone granted Xinsheng three annual exemptions from this tax. The first exemption was granted for the year ended August 31, 2006, the second exemption was granted and adjusted to the year ended December 31, 2007, and the third exemption was granted for the year ending December 31, 2008.

At September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the Company had an unrecognized deferred United States income tax liability relating to undistributed earnings of Xinsheng. These earnings are considered to be permanently invested in operations outside the United States. Generally, such earnings become subject to United States income tax upon the remittance of dividends and under certain other circumstances. Determination of the amount of the unrecognized deferred United States income tax liability with respect to such earnings is not practicable.

The Company did not have any significant temporary differences relating to deferred tax liabilities as of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007.

The provision for income taxes differs from the amount computed by applying the statutory United States federal income tax rate to income (loss) before income taxes. Reconciliations follow:


   
 Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
 September 30,
 
September 30,
 
 
 
 2008
 
2007
 
2008
 
2007
 
 
 
 (Unaudited)
 
(Unaudited)
 
(Unaudited)
 
(Unaudited)
 
Expected tax at 35%
 
$
136,346
 
$
100,261
 
$
413,970
 
$
299,473
 
Tax effect of unutilized losses of China Agri and Meixin
   
(1,336
)
 
   
15,158
   
 
Effect of PRC income tax exemption granted to Xinsheng
   
(96,465
)
 
(94,531
)
 
(306,549
)
 
(282,360
)
Permanent difference relating to Xinsheng's earnings
                         
to be permanently invested in operations outside the United States
   
(38,545
)
 
(5,730
)
 
(122,579
)
 
(17,113
)
Actual provision for income taxes
 
$
 
$
 
$
 
$
 
 
NOTE 14 - SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company operates in one industry segment - the manufacturing and sale of agricultural enhancement products. Substantially all of the Company’s identifiable assets at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 were located in the PRC. Net sales for the periods presented were all derived from PRC customers.

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NOTE 15 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Lease Agreements

Xinsheng leases its office space (approximately 7300 square feet) at an annual rent of 366,390 RMB ($53,962 translated at the September 30, 2008 exchange rate) under a lease with a three year term expiring March 31, 2011.

Xinsheng leases its operating space (approximately 2600 square feet) at an annual rent of 38,500 RMB ($5,670 translated at the September 30, 2008 exchange rate) under a lease expiring March 31, 2010.

China Agri utilizes office space provided by one of its directors at no cost.

For the three months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, rental and related expenses for all operating leases amounted to $18,772, $10,191, $51,139 and $40,540, respectively.

At September 30, 2008, future minimum rental commitments under all non-cancelable operating leases are:

Year ending September 30,
 
Minimum
Rent
 
   
(Unaudited)
 
2009
 
$
59,633
 
2010
   
59,633
 
2011
   
14,908
 
Total
 
$
134,174
 
 
PRC Risks

Substantially all of the Company’s business operations are conducted in the PRC and governed by PRC laws and regulations. Meixin and Xinsheng are generally subject to laws and regulations applicable to foreign investments and foreign-owned enterprises. Because these laws and regulations are relatively new, the interpretation and enforcement of these laws and regulations involve uncertainties.

The PRC government imposes controls on the convertibility of RMB into foreign currencies and, in certain cases, the remittance of currency out of the PRC. The Company receives substantially all of its revenues in RMB, which is currently not a freely convertible currency. Under existing PRC foreign exchange regulations, payment of current account items, including profit distributions, interest payments and expenditures from the transaction, can be made in foreign currencies without prior approval from the PRC State Administration of Foreign Exchange by complying with certain procedural requirements. However, approval from appropriate governmental authorities is required where RMB is to be converted into foreign currency and remitted out of the PRC to pay capital expenses, such as the repayment of bank loans denominated in foreign currencies. The PRC government may also at its discretion restrict access in the future to foreign currencies for current account transactions.
 
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

The following is a discussion and analysis of our results of operations and should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and related notes contained in this Form 10-Q.

This Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking” statements that involve risks and uncertainties. You can identify these statements by the use of forward-looking words such as "may", "will", "expect", "anticipate", "estimate", "believe", "continue", or other similar words. You should read statements that contain these words carefully because they discuss our future expectations, contain projections of our future results of operations or financial condition or state other "forward-looking" information. We believe that it is important to communicate our future expectations to our investors. However, these forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially from the expectations that are expressed, implied or forecasted in any such forward-looking statements. There may be events in the future that we are unable to accurately predict or control, including weather conditions and other natural disasters which may affect demand for our products, and the product-development and marketing efforts of our competitors. Examples of these events are more fully described in the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A for the quarter ended June 30, 2008 under Part I. Item 1A. Risk Factors.

Unless required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. However, readers should carefully review the reports and documents the Company files from time to time with the SEC, particularly its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Annual Report on Form 10-K , Current Reports on Form 8-K and all amendments to those reports.

References to the “PRC” or “China” are to the People’s Republic of China. Unless otherwise noted, all currency figures are in U.S. dollars. References to "yuan" or "RMB" are to the Chinese yuan, which is also known as the renminbi. Unless otherwise specified, the words “Company,” “China Agri” “we,” “us,” and “our,” refer collectively to China Agri-Business, Inc., Mei Xin Agri Technology (Shaanxi) Co., Ltd., and Shaanxi Xin Sheng Centennial Agricultural and Technology Co., Ltd., our operating company in the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC” or “China”).

Overview

China Agri-Business, Inc. (“China Agri,” “we,” “us,” or the “Company”) was incorporated in the State of Maryland on December 7, 2005. On March 24, 2006, we formed a wholly-owned subsidiary under the laws of China, registered in the city of Xi’an, called Mei Xin Agri Technology (Shaanxi) Co., Ltd. (“Meixin”). On April 18, 2006, Meixin signed a Management Entrustment Agreement with Shaanxi Xin Sheng Centennial Agricultural and Technology Co., Ltd. (“Xinsheng”), a company organized under the laws of China. Under that agreement, Meixin acquired management control of Xinsheng, to the same effect as if Xinsheng were a wholly owned subsidiary of Meixin under Chinese law. Consequently, Xinsheng is our operating company in China.

In consideration of Xinsheng’s entry into the Management Entrustment Agreement, we issued to the shareholders of Xinsheng an aggregate of 5,389,221 shares of our common stock, which were converted into 10,950,897 shares, or 89% of our total outstanding common stock, after a 2.032-for-1 forward stock split in October 2006. Those shares are held by trustees on behalf of the shareholders of Xinsheng. Because the transaction resulted in Xinsheng shareholders owning a majority of China Agri’s common stock, the transaction is accounted for as a “reverse merger” for financial reporting purposes, with Xinsheng being deemed the acquirer and continuing entity.

Xinsheng develops, manufactures and markets non-toxic fertilizer, bactericide and fungicide products used for farming in China. These products are designed to be environmentally friendly, to minimize the need for environmentally harmful fertilizers and pesticides, and to increase agricultural output and reduce costs. Our fertilizer products are made of a chemical polymer combined with active potassium, organic nitrogen and other ingredients, including polysaccharides extracted from the shells of crustaceans and mixed with active calcium.

Crops grown with the use of our products may qualify for the “AA green food” designation in the PRC. The green food rating system, which consist of an “A” rating and a more stringent “AA” rating, is overseen by the China Green Food Development Center, an agency under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Agriculture of the PRC.
 
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Results of Operations

Comparison of Three Months and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007


   
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
September 30,
2008
 
September 30,
2007
 
September 30,
2008
 
September 30,
2007
 
Sales
 
$
612,301
 
$
781,103
 
$
2,134,491
 
$
2,190,006
 
Less: Cost of Goods Sold
   
154,222
   
238,254
   
612,799
   
695,147
 
Gross Profit
 
$
458,079
 
$
542,849
 
$
1,521,692
 
$
1,494,859
 
Gross Profit Margin
   
74.81
%
 
69.50
%
 
71.29
%
 
68.26
%
Net Income
 
$
389,560
 
$
286,461
 
$
1,182,771
 
$
855,638
 

Sales

Sales for the three months ended September 30, 2008 totaled $612,301, a decrease of $168,802, or 21.6%, as compared to sales of $781,103 for the three months ended September 30, 2007.

Sales for nine months ended September 30, 2008 totaled $2,134,491, a decrease of $55,515, or, 2.5% as compared to sales of $2,190,006 for the same period of 2007.

The third quarter sales were adversely affected by the following natural and weather related disasters in China during the second quarter: (i) the major earth quake in Sichuan province on May 12, 2008, and (ii) widespread flooding in the central and southern parts of China in May and June, including the Hunan and Hubei provinces.

The Sichuan, Hunan and Hubei provinces have together traditionally accounted for approximately 30% of our revenues. Sales in these areas decreased significantly, and in certain instances were nonexistent, during the third quarter as a result of the foregoing natural disasters. We expect that the effects of these events will continue to have a negative impact on our revenues in the fourth quarter. The impact beyond the fourth quarter cannot be determined at the present time.

In addition, as of June 30, 2008, approximately $24,500 in prepaid sales had not been delivered to the respective customers and as a result this amount was recorded as deferred income on the balance sheet at June 30, 2008. The product shipments were completed in July. Consequently, this amount was recognized as revenue for the third quarter of 2008.

In an attempt to expand and strengthen its retail distribution network, the Company has launched an initiative whereby the Company agrees to provide $3,000 to participating retailers in exchange for their commitment to sell approximately $14,000 worth of the Company’s products per year. Each participating retailer must also agree not to sell any competing products. As of the date of this filing, approximately 37 retailers in Shaanxi province and approximately 28 retailers in Hunan province have agreed to participate. The initiative is ongoing.

Gross Profit and Gross Margin

Gross profit for the three months ended September 30, 2008 was $458,079, a decrease of $84,770, or 15.6%, as compared to gross profit of $542,849 for the third quarter of 2007.

Gross profit for nine months ended September 30, 2008 totaled $1,521,692, an increase of $26,833, or, 1.8% as compared to gross profit of $1,494,859 for the same period of 2007.

The gross profit margin rate for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2008 was 74.81% and 71.29%, respectively. The gross profit margin rate improved 5.31 and 3.03 points, respectively, as compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007. The improvement in gross profit margin is primarily attributable to a 5-10% increase in the prices of our products.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $183,114, or 70%, from $261,232 during the third quarter of 2007 to $78,118 during the third quarter of 2008. During the nine month period, selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $290,103, or 45%, from $650,140 during the nine months ended September 30, 2007 to $360,037 during the nine months ended September 30, 2008. The decrease was due primarily to lower professional fees.
 
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Net Income

Net income for the three months ended September 30, 2008 was $389,560, representing an increase of 36%, or $103,099, as compared to net income of $286,461 for the third quarter of 2007. Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 was $1,182,771, representing an increase of 38.2%, or $327,133, as compared to net income of $855,638, for the comparable period of 2007.

Consequently, net income as a percentage of sales was 64% and 55% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, respectively, as compared to 37% and 39% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007, respectively. The increases in net income resulted from higher gross profits and lower professional and advisory fees in 2008 as compared to the same periods of 2007.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

85% of the Company’s assets consist of cash and cash equivalents. As of September 30, 2008, our cash and cash equivalents amounted to $8,169,272, an increase of $2,184,824 as compared to $5,984,448 at December 31, 2007.

Net cash provided by operating activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2008 was $1,324,836.

Net cash provided by financing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2008 was $369,480. This amount reflects gross proceeds from a private placement of convertible notes and warrants completed at the end of the third quarter (as described in more detail below), less financing costs.

Foreign currency translation

Xinsheng’s functional currency is the Chinese Yuan (“RMB”). The appreciation of the RMB against the U.S. dollar has had a positive effect on our cash position.

For the nine month period ended September 30, 2008, the positive effect of foreign exchange rates adjustment on our cash position was approximately $495,250.

However, this positive effect of the RMB exchange rate may not continue in the future.

Tax-exempt status in the PRC

Xinsheng is subject to a 25% standard enterprise income tax in the PRC. However, due to Xinsheng’s agricultural related business, the National Tax Bureau in Xi’an High-Tech Development Zone has granted Xinsheng annual exemptions from this tax for the years ending December 31, 2006, 2007, and 2008. In addition, the Company has applied for a tax exemption for 2009.

For purposes of comparison, had we been subject to the 25% tax, our operating cash flow for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 would have been reduced by approximately $306,500.

Private Placement of Convertible Notes and Warrants

On September 29, 2008, we completed the sale of 3% unsecured convertible notes in an aggregate principal amount of $500,000 and series C warrants to purchase an aggregate of 500,000 shares of common stock to two accredited investors. We received net proceeds of $431,500, which the Company plans to use to pursue the expansion of its manufacturing and distribution operations and for general working capital purposes.

The notes mature two years from the date of issuance and bear interest at the rate of 3% per annum, payable annually in cash or in shares common stock, subject to approval of the holder. Any interest which is not paid when due shall bear interest at the rate of fifteen percent (15%) per annum. Any principal which is not paid when due shall bear interest at the rate of eight percent (8%) per annum. The notes are convertible at the option of the holder into common at a conversion price of $0.50 per share. The conversion price is subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of stock splits, combinations, dividends, and subsequent offerings, as set forth in the notes.

Subject to effectiveness of the registration statement, the Company shall have the right to prepay the notes at 110% of the outstanding principal amount any time prior to the maturity date, and upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to the holders.

The series C warrants have a term of three years. In addition, upon exercise of a series C warrant, each holder shall be issued a series D warrant. The series D Warrants shall have a term of three years and an exercise price of $2.00 per share. The exercise price of the warrants is subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of stock splits, combinations, dividends, and subsequent offerings, as set forth in the Warrants.

The Company may call for the termination of any unexercised portion of the series C warrants upon consummation of a subsequent offering by the Company of not less than $7.5 million in gross proceeds, and upon thirty (30) days written notice to the holders.

In connection with the private placement we entered into registration rights agreements with the investors pursuant to which we have agreed to prepare and file a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission not later than 60 calendar days after the final closing. The registration statement shall seek to register for resale, in the amounts set forth in the Registration Rights Agreement (i) the warrant shares issuable upon exercise of the Warrants, and (ii) the conversion shares issuable upon conversion of the Notes. In addition, the Company has agreed to use its good faith efforts to cause the Registration Statement to be declared effective by the Commission within 90 calendar days from the Filing Date (or within 120 calendar days from the filing date if the Registration Statement is reviewed by the Commission).
 
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In the event that our obligations under the registration rights agreements are not met, we are subject to liquidated damages payments in an amount equal to two percent (2%) of the initial principal amount of the notes per month, subject to a maximum of twenty four percent (24%).

In connection with the private placement, the placement agent received a cash commission of $40,000 and an expense allowance of $25,000. In addition, the placement agent is entitled to receive warrants to purchase 80,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share for a term of three years.
 
The Company believes that this private placement is exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Act and/or Regulation D promulgated thereunder.

We presently do not have any available credit, bank financing or other external sources of liquidity. We believe that our existing cash resources will be sufficient to meet our existing operating requirements for the foreseeable future. However, we are seeking opportunities to expand our manufacturing and distribution capabilities in the PRC that may require an investment beyond our existing cash resources. Accordingly, we are seeking additional funding through additional equity and/or debt financings. However, there can be no assurance that that any additional financing will become available to us, and if available, on terms acceptable to us. Any financing, if available, may involve restrictive covenants that may impact our ability to conduct our business or raise additional funds on acceptable terms. If we are unable to raise additional capital when required or on acceptable terms, we may have to delay, scale back or discontinue our expansion plans.

Critical Accounting Policies

The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based upon our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (or “GAAP”). The preparation of those financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities at the date of our financial statements. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

Critical accounting policies are those that reflect significant judgments or uncertainties, and potentially result in materially different results under different assumptions and conditions.

Inventory

Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the first-in first-out (FIFO) method, while market value is determined on the basis of net realizable value. The Company physically counts inventory at the end of the calendar year. To prepare the quarterly financial statements, we used book recorded balance.

Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers’ financial condition, but generally does not require collateral to support customer receivables. The credit risk is controlled through credit approvals, limits and monitoring procedures. The Company establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts based upon age of receivables and other factors. As of September 30, 2008, 71.89% of the Company’s trade receivables were aged between 1 to 60 days, and the remaining 28.10% of trade receivables were aged between 61 to 120 days. The Company’s policy is to reserve, as an allowance for doubtful accounts, 10% of accounts receivable aged less than 30 days; 15% of accounts receivable aged between 31 days to 60 days; 20% of accounts receivable aged between 61 to 90 days; and 25% of accounts receivable aged between 91 to 120 days.

Revenue Recognition and Deferred Income

Sales of products are recorded when title passes to the customer, which is generally at time of shipment. The Company does not routinely permit customers to return product.
 
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are not required to provide the information under this item.
 
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 
 
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a. Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Based on an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's management, the Company's principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act") were effective as of September 30, 2008 to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms and (ii) accumulated and communicated to the Company's management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

b. Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Rule 13a-15 or Rule 15d-15 under the Exchange Act that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2008 that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting.
 
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

There are no material pending legal proceedings to which we are a party or to which any of our property is subject. To the best of our knowledge, no such actions against us are contemplated or threatened.
 
Item 1A. Risk Factors.

The discussion of our business and operations should be read together with the risk factors contained in Part II, Item 1A of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A for the quarter ended June 30, 2008, which describes the various risks and uncertainties to which we are or may become subject to. At September 30, 2008, there have been no material changes to the risk factors set forth in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A for the quarter ended June 30, 2008.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

On September 29, 2008, we completed the sale of 3% unsecured convertible notes in an aggregate principal amount of $500,000 and series C warrants to purchase an aggregate of 500,000 shares of common stock to two accredited investors. A description of this transaction is set forth above in Part I, Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
 
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

None.
 
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
 
None.
 
Item 5. Other Information.
 
None.

Item 6. Exhibits.  
 
EXHIBIT INDEX
 
 
Description
31.1
 
Certification by Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Sarbanes Oxley Section 302.
31.2
 
Certification by Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Sarbanes Oxley Section 302.
32.1
 
Certification by Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
32.2
 
Certification by Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
 
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SIGNATURES

In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized on November 14, 2008.

 
CHINA AGRI-BUSINESS, INC.
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Liping Deng
 
 
Liping Deng
 
 
President, Chief Executive Officer, Director (Principal Executive Officer)
 
 
 
 
/s/ Xiaolong Zhou
 
 
Xiaolong Zhou
 
 
Chief Financial Officer (Principal Accounting and Financial Officer)
 
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