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

Amendment No. 1 to
FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2010

¨
TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT

For the transition period from ______________ to _____________

Commission file number: 001-34284

UNIVERSAL TRAVEL GROUP
 (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Nevada
 
90-0296536
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or
organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
9F, Building A, Rongchao Marina Bay Center
NO. 2021 Haixiu Road, Bao’an District
Shenzhen, People’s Republic of China
 
518133
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)

86 755 836 68489
 (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 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 ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes ¨ No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

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 ¨ No x

APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY
PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Sections 12, 13, or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court.     Yes ¨    No ¨

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common equity, as of the latest practicable date:

As of November 1, 2010, there are 19,898,235 shares of $0.001 par value common stock issued and outstanding.

 
 

 
 
EXPLANATORY NOTE
 
This Amendment No. 1 to Form 10-Q (this “Amendment”) hereby amends our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2010, previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission’) on November 15, 2010 (the “Original Filing”). This Amendment is being filed mainly to reclassify and restate certain line items on the September 30, 2010 unaudited consolidated financial statements.
 
In this Amendment, the Company has

 
·
Reclassified cash restricted by local travel bureau from cash and cash equivalent to restricted cash;
 
·
Restated goodwill, intangible assets, deferred tax liabilities, and retained earnings due to an inconsistency between the acquisition dates of five new subsidiaries per the Company's 8-K filings and the reported periods of profit and loss statements included in the consolidated financial statements of the Company;
 
·
Reported properly deferred tax liabilities;
 
·
Reclassified business tax and levies from selling expenses and COGS to revenues;
 
·
Reclassified commission paid to retail air ticketing agencies from selling expenses to COGS;
 
·
Restated overstated net income $857,026, revenues $11,352,982, and expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 due to an inconsistency between the acquisition dates of five new subsidiaries per the Company's 8-K filings and the reported periods of profit and loss statements included in the consolidated financial statements of the Company;
 
·
Restated the corresponding line items on the consolidated statements of cash flows as a result of above reclassifications and restatement;
 
·
Restated the corresponding line items on the segment information have been restated as a result of above reclassifications and restatement;
 
·
Reclassified the revenue and cost of services of hotel reservation business in Huangshan Holiday Travel Service Co., Ltd. from packaged tours segment to hotel reservation segment; and
 
·
Reclassified the revenue and cost of services of packaged tours business in Chongqing Travel World E-Business Co., Ltd. from air ticketing segment to packaged tours segment.
 
Pursuant to the above reclarifications and restatements, we have also revised our disclosure under Item 2 Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation.
 
In addition, as required by Rule 12b-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), this Amendment contains new certifications pursuant to Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14 under the Exchange Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
Except as discussed above, the Company has not modified or updated disclosures presented in this Amendment, except as required to reflect the effects of the restatement. Accordingly, this Amendment does not reflect events occurring after the Original Filing or modify or update those disclosures affected by subsequent events, except as specifically referenced herein. Information not affected by the restatement is unchanged and reflects the disclosures made at the time of the Original Filing.
 
 
 

 
 
FORM 10-Q/A
UNIVERSAL TRAVEL GROUP
INDEX

       
Page
         
PART I.
 
Financial Information
   
         
   
Item 1.  Financial Statements ( Unaudited)
  1
         
    Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm   2
         
   
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of  September 30, 2010  and December 31, 2009
  4
         
   
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010 and 2009
  5
         
   
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010 and 2009
  6
         
   
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of  September 30, 2010
  7
         
   
Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation
  38
         
   
Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
  49
         
   
Item 4.  Controls and Procedures
  49
         
PART II.
 
Other Information
   
         
   
Item 1.  Legal Proceedings
  49
         
   
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
  49
         
   
Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
  50
         
   
Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities
  50
         
   
Item 4.  (Removed and Reserved).
  50
         
   
Item 5.  Other Information
  50
         
   
Item 6.  Exhibits
  50

 
 

 

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)

UNIVERSAL TRAVEL GROUP

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

 
1

 

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and
Stockholders of Universal Travel Group

We have reviewed the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Universal Travel Group as of September 30, 2010, and the related consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income, and cash flows for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2010 and 2009. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the company’s management.

We conducted our review in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the consolidated financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for them to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America.

/s/ EFP Rotenberg, LLP

EFP Rotenberg, LLP
Rochester, New York
July 20, 2011

 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
4
     
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and comprehensive income
 
5
     
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
 
6
     
Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
7 - 37

 
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UNIVERSAL TRAVEL GROUP
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND DECEMBER 31, 2009

   
September 30, 2010
   
December 31, 2009
 
   
Unaudited
       
   
 
Restated
       
ASSETS
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 56,488,144     $ 36,574,741  
Restricted cash
    176,169       102,681  
Accounts receivable, net
    25,665,637       17,321,174  
Other receivables and deposits, net
    483,257       257,907  
Due from related party
    1,013,386       -  
Trade deposit
    7,802,370       9,775,735  
Advances
    -       440,063  
Prepayments
    1,531,433       216,727  
Note receivable
    4,823,883       1,711,392  
Acquisition Deposits
    3,644,317       4,077,921  
Total Current Assets
    101,628,596       70,478,341  
                 
Property & equipment, net
    1,464,823       4,992,677  
Intangible assets, net
    3,296,791       339,240  
Goodwill
    24,508,909       9,896,270  
Total Noncurrent Assets
    29,270,523       15,228,187  
Total Assets
  $ 130,899,119     $ 85,706,528  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
Current Liabilities
               
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
  $ 6,873,874     $ 2,615,730  
Customer deposits
    2,366,875       2,000,117  
Income tax payable
    2,719,351       1,654,475  
Total Current Liabilities
    11,960,100       6,270,322  
Derivative liability
    562,139       1,815,319  
Deferred tax liabilities
    809,094       -  
Total  Liabilities
    13,331,333       8,085,641  
                 
Stockholders' Equity
               
Common stock, $.001 par value, 70,000,000 shares authorized, 19,898,235 and 16,714,457 issued and outstanding at September 30, 2010 and December 31,  2009, respectively
    19,898       16,714  
Additional paid in capital
    60,261,179       37,671,645  
Statutory reserve
    732,282       372,144  
Retained earnings
    54,466,310       37,915,251  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    2,088,117       1,645,133  
Total Stockholders' Equity
    117,567,786       77,620,887  
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
  $ 130,899,119     $ 85,706,528  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 
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UNIVERSAL TRAVEL GROUP
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS
OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

   
For The Nine Months Ended
   
For The Three Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
Restated
                   
Revenues
  $ 97,808,768     $ 63,366,444     $ 45,516,866     $ 29,711,526  
Cost of services
    71,350,008       43,568,224       34,045,221       20,919,390  
Gross profit
    26,458,760       19,798,220       11,471,645       8,792,136  
                                 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    (5,681,325 )     (3,161,100 )     (2,038,141 )     (1,358,802 )
Gain on disposal of fixed assets
    65,853       -       65,853          
Income from operations
    20,843,288       16,637,120       9,499,357       7,433,334  
                                 
Other income (expense)
                               
Other income (expense)
    6,900       8,879       (17 )     2,460  
Gain/(Loss) on change in fair value of derivative liabilities
    1,253,181       (6,553,971 )     304,177       (847,754 )
Interest income
    56,434       39,206       17,723       15,910  
Total other income (expense)
    1,316,515       (6,505,886 )     321,883       (829,384 )
Income before income taxes –continuing operations
    22,159,803       10,131,234       9,821,240       6,603,950  
Provision for income taxes
    5,608,744       4,029,194       2,547,194       1,891,043  
Income from continuing operations
  $ 16,551,059     $ 6,102,040       7,274,046       4,712,907  
                                 
Income from discontinued operations
  $ -     $ 177,975     $ -     $ -  
Loss on disposition of discontinued operations
    -       (770,595 )     -       -  
Loss from discontinued operation
  $ -     $ (592,620 )   $ -     $ -  
Net Income
  $ 16,551,059     $ 5,509,420     $ 7,274,046     $ 4,712,907  
                                 
Comprehensive Income
                               
Net Income
  $ 16,551,059     $ 5,509,420     $ 7,274,046     $ 4,712,905  
Foreign currency translation adjustments
    442,984       64,144       897,063       15,557  
Total Comprehensive income
  $ 16,994,043     $ 5,573,564     $ 8,171,109     $ 4,728,462  
                                 
Income per common share from continuing operations
                               
Basic
  $ 0.92     $ 0.44     $ 0.37     $ 0.34  
Diluted
  $ 0.88     $ 0.41     $ 0.36     $ 0.31  
Loss per common share from discontinued operations
                               
Basic
  $ -     $ (0.04 )   $ -     $ -  
Diluted
  $ -     $ (0.04 )   $ -     $ -  
Net income per common share
                               
Basic
  $ 0.92     $ 0.40     $ 0.37     $ 0.34  
Dilute
  $ 0.88     $ 0.37     $ 0.36     $ 0.31  
Weighted average common shares outstanding
                               
Basic
    18,020,554       13,828,739       19,898,235       13,739,880  
Diluted
    18,792,520       14,890,318       20,373,536       15,445,350  

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

 
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UNIVERSAL TRAVEL GROUP
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,

   
2010
   
2009
 
    
 
(Restated)
       
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
               
Net income
  $ 16,551,059     $ 5,509,420  
Add:
               
Net loss from discontinued operations
    -       592,620  
Income from operations
    16,551,059       6,102,040  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    1,254,187       422,628  
Provision for doubtful accounts
    59,578       13,961  
Stock based compensation
    990,846       802,157  
(Gain)/Loss on change in fair value of derivative liabilities
    (1,253,181 )     6,553,971  
(Gain)Loss on sales of fixed assets
    (65,853 )     -  
(Increase) / decrease in assets:
               
Restricted cash
    (73,488 )     -  
Accounts receivable
    (7,730,724 )     (6,156,621 )
Other receivable
    924,561       (51,293 )
Due from related party
    (995,798 )     -  
Advances
    440,115       (1,007 )
Prepayments
    (792,128 )     126,851  
Trade deposits
    2,118,139       582,541  
Escrow deposits
    -       762,800  
Increase / (decrease) in current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
    3,605,152       2,041,436  
Customer deposits
    308,915       393,320  
Income tax payable
    658,821       (78,773 )
Net cash provided by continuing operations
    16,000,201       11,514,011  
Net cash provided by discontinued operations
    -       435,259  
Net cash provided by operating activities
    16,000,201       11,949,270  
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
               
Purchase of property & equipment
    (2,779,988 )     (3,627,267 )
Purchase of  intangibles
    (51,359 )     (187,810 )
(Increase)/Decrease in notes receivable
    (3,028,571 )     599,151  
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets
    5,599,590       -  
Acquisition deposits
    497,330       -  
Paid for acquisition – net of cash acquired
    (15,782,799 )     -  
Net cash (used in) continuing operations
    (15,545,797 )     (3,215,926 )
Net cash (used in) discontinued operations
    -       (1,035,125 )
Net cash (used in) by investing activities
    (15,545,797 )     (4,251,051 )
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
               
Proceeds of equity financing
    18,768,054       -  
Proceeds from warrants exercise
    -       9,570  
Net cash provided by financing activities
    18,768,054       9,570  
                 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    690,945       64,144  
                 
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
    19,913,403       7,771,933  
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning balance
    36,574,741       15,720,182  
Cash and cash equivalents, ending balance
  $ 56,488,144     $ 23,492,115  
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES:
               
Cash paid during the period for:
               
Income taxes
  $ 4,271,081     $ 4,164,214  
                 
Other non-cash transactions
               
Net assets sold of discontinued operations
  $ -     $ 1,659,292  
Goodwill attributable to sold discontinued operations
    -       3,630,539  
Note received on disposition
    -       (2,773,411 )
Fair value of treasury stock received
    -       (2,780,950 )
Loss on disposition
    -       (770,595 )
Net cash of discontinued operations
  $ -     $ (1,035,125 )
                 
Purchased goodwill
  $ (14,612,639 )   $ -  
Purchased intangible assets
    (3,236,376 )     -  
Fair value of assets purchased less cash acquired
    (767,602 )     -  
Acquisition financed with stock issuance
    2,833,818       -  
Acquisition paid for with cash - net of acquired
  $ (15,782,799 )   $ -  

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

 
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NIVERSAL TRAVEL GROUP
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Note 1 - ORGANIZATION

Universal Travel Group was incorporated on January 28, 2004 under the laws of the State of Nevada. Full Power Enterprise Global Limited – BVI was incorporated under the laws of the British Virginia Islands. Shenzhen Yuzhilu Aviation Service Co., Ltd. was incorporated on March 9, 1998 under the laws of the Peoples Republic of China (PRC)., Shenzhen Speedy Dragon Enterprises Limited was incorporated in August of 2002 under the laws of PRC, Xian Golden Net Travel Serve Services was incorporated on July 25, 2001 under the laws of PRC, Shanghai Lanbao Travel Service Co., Ltd. was established in 2002 under the laws of Shanghai China. Foshan Overseas International Travel Service Co., Ltd. was incorporated in 1990 under the laws of PRC, Chongqing Universal Travel E-Commerce Co., Ltd. and Shenzhen Universal Travel Agency Co., Ltd. were both incorporated in 2009 under the laws of PRC, Hebei Tianyuan Travel Agency Co., Ltd. was incorporated in April 1999 under the laws of PRC, Huangshan Holiday Travel Service Co., Ltd. was incorporated in April 1999 under the laws of PRC, Zhengzhou Yulongkang Travel Agency Co., Ltd. was incorporated in 2000 under the laws of PRC,  Kunming Business Travel Service Co., Ltd. was incorporated in 1993 under the laws of PRC, Shanxi Jinyang Travel Agency Co., Ltd. was incorporated in 1988 under the laws of PRC. Universal Travel group owns 100% of Full Power Enterprise Global Limited. Full Power Enterprise Global Limited owns 100% of the Shenzhen Yuzhilu Aviation Service Co., Ltd. Collectively these corporations are referred to herein as the Company.

On June 12, 2009, the Company entered into a termination agreement with Shenzhen Speedy Dragon Enterprise Limited. Accordingly, the Company had accounted for Shenzhen Speedy Dragon Enterprise Limited as a discontinued operation.

The Company is now engaged in the travel business, including airline ticketing, hotel reservation services, and packaged tours planning and tours guide services primarily in the PRC.

Note 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

These accompanying financial statements present the Company's results of operations, financial position and cash flows on a consolidated basis. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include Universal Travel Group and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated in consolidation.

These accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Universal Travel Group (the “Company”), have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial reporting. The Company's functional currency is the Chinese Renminbi, however the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been translated and presented in United States Dollars. In the opinion of management, these condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the results of the interim period. Accordingly, the results from operations for the three and nine-month period ended September 30, 2010, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2010.  These interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009, previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

The Company operates in three segments in accordance with accounting guidance FASB ASC Topic 280, “Segment Reporting.” Our Chief Executive Officer has been identified as the chief operating decision maker as defined by FASB ASC Topic 280.

 
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UNIVERSAL TRAVEL GROUP
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Note 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

Reclassification

Certain prior-year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current-year presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on reported income or losses.

Discontinued Operations

On June 12, 2009, the Company entered into a termination agreement with Shenzhen Speedy Dragon Enterprise Limited (“Speedy Dragon”). The Company had acquired all the equity interest in Speedy Dragon on or about April 10, 2007 in exchange for 238,095 (post-reverse split) shares of the Company’s common stock and an interest-free promissory note in the principal amount of $3,000,000 payable no later than April 10, 2008.  Pursuant to the termination agreement, the Company transferred back the equity interest in Speedy Dragon on or before June 30, 2009 and that the 238,095 (post-reverse split) shares of the Company’s common stock were returned to the Company and canceled as of June 30, 2009.  In addition, the sole shareholder of Speedy Dragon was also required to return to the Company an aggregate of $2,773,411, in cash, within one year of the completion of all the formalities of the termination agreement. The cash to be returned to the Company included a declared dividend in the amount of $2,260,981 to be paid to the Company.

The loss on disposal of Shenzhen Speedy Dragon Enterprises Ltd was as following:
 
Consideration
 
$
5,554,361
 
Goodwill attributable to sold Shenzhen Speedy Dragon Enterprises Ltd.
   
(3,630,539
)
Net equity of Shenzhen Speedy Dragon Ltd.
   
(2,694,417
)
Loss on disposition of discontinued operation
 
$
(770,595
)

Accordingly, the Company has accounted for Shenzhen Speedy Dragon Enterprise Limited as discontinued operations. The consolidated financial statements reflect the operating results and balance sheet items of the discontinued operations separately from continuing operations. Prior year’s amounts have been reclassified to conform with current year’s presentation of the discontinued operations. The following table summarized the operating result of the discontinued operations for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2009:
 
   
Three months
   
Nine months
 
   
ended
   
ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2009
 
Sales
 
$
-
   
$
3,631,545
 
Cost of sales
   
-
     
(3,218,140
)
Gross profit
   
-
     
413,405
 
                 
Operating expenses
   
-
     
(190,989
)
Income from discontinued operation before income tax
   
-
     
222,416
 
                 
Income tax
   
-
     
(44,441
)
Income from discontinued operations, net of income tax
 
$
-
   
$
177,975
 

 
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Note 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

Translation Adjustment

As of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the accounts of Universal Travel Group were maintained, and its financial statements were expressed, in Chinese Yuan Renminbi (CNY). Such financial statements were translated into U.S. Dollars (USD) in accordance with the Foreign Currency Matters Topic of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC 830”) with the CNY as the functional currency. According to the Statement, all assets and liabilities were translated at the current exchange rate, stockholders equity are translated at the historical rates and income statement items are translated at the average exchange rate for the period. The resulting translation adjustments are reported under other comprehensive income in accordance with the Comprehensive Income Topic of the FASB Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC 220”). Transaction gains and losses are reflected in the income statement and such differences may be material to the financial statements. The more significant estimates and assumptions by management include among others: useful lives and residual values of fixed assets, accounts receivable and notes receivables, stock based compensation, valuations of warrant derivative liabilities, goodwill and intangible assets impairments tests, and deferred taxes. The current economic environment has increased the degree of uncertainty inherent in this estimates and assumptions.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and such differences maybe material to the financial statements. The more significant estimates and assumptions made by management include among others, allowance for doubtful accounts, long-lived asset impairment, useful lives and residual values of fixed assets, stock based compensation, valuation of warrant derivative liability, purchase price allocation of fair market value of assets and liabilities acquired and deferred income taxes. The current economic environment has increased the degree of uncertainty inherent in these estimates and assumptions.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Universal Travel Group and its wholly owned subsidiaries Shenzhen Yuzhilu Aviation Service Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Speedy Dragon Enterprises Limited, Shanghai Lanbao Travel Service Co., Ltd., Xian Golden Net Travel Serve Services, Ltd., Foshan Overseas International Travel Service Co. Ltd., Chongqing Universal Travel E-Commerce Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Universal Travel  Agency Co., Ltd., Hebei Tianyuan Travel Agency Co., Ltd., Huangshan Holiday Travel Service Co., Ltd., Zhengzhou Yulongkang Travel Agency Co., Ltd., Kunming Business Travel Service Co., Ltd., Shanxi Jinyang Travel Agency Co., Ltd., and Full Power Enterprise Global Limited collectively referred to herein as the Company.  On June 12, 2009 the Company entered into a termination agreement with Shenzhen Speedy Dragon Enterprise Limited. Accordingly, the Company has accounted for Shenzhen Speedy Dragon Enterprise Limited as a discontinued operation. The condensed consolidated financial statements reflect the operating results and balance sheet items of the discontinued operations separately from continuing operations. Prior year’s amounts have been reclassified to conform with current year’s presentation of the discontinued operations.  All material inter-company accounts, transactions and profits have been eliminated in consolidation.

 
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Note 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

Risks and Uncertainties

The Company's operation is located in the PRC. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to successfully continue the operation and failure to do so would have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position, results of operations and cash flows. Also, the success of the Company's operations is subject to numerous contingencies, some of which are beyond management's control. These contingencies include general economic conditions, competition, governmental and political conditions, and changes in regulations. Among other risks, the Company's operations will be subject to risk of restrictions on transfer of funds, domestic and international customs, changing taxation policies, foreign exchange restrictions, and political and governmental regulations.

Contingencies

Certain conditions may exist as of the date the financial statements are issued. These conditions may result in a future loss to the Company but which will only be resolved when one or more future events occur or fail to occur. The Company’s management and legal counsel assess such contingent liabilities, and such assessment inherently involves an exercise of judgment. In assessing loss contingencies related to legal proceedings that are pending against the Company or unasserted claims that may result in such proceedings, the Company’s legal counsel evaluates the perceived merits of any legal proceedings or unasserted claims as well as the perceived merits of the amount of relief sought or expected to be sought.

If the assessment of a contingency indicates that it is probable given the current economic environment that a material loss has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be estimated, then the estimated liability would be accrued in the Company’s financial statements. If the assessment indicates that a potential material loss contingency is not probable but is reasonably possible, or is probable but cannot be estimated, then the nature of the contingent liability, together with an estimate of the range of possible loss if determinable and material would be disclosed. Loss contingencies considered to be remote by management are generally not disclosed unless they involve guarantees, in which case the guarantee would be disclosed.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and cash in time deposits, certificates of deposit and all highly liquid debt instruments with original maturities of three months or less. As of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, our cash and cash equivalents consisted primarily of prime institutional money market funds with no maturities limit as well as bank account balances. Given the current economic environment and the financial conditions of the banking industry there is risk that deposits may not be readily available or covered by such insurance, The Company has had no loss on excess cash in domestic or foreign banks in past years. As of September 30, 2010, cash on hand and cash in bank are $241,059 and $56,247,085, respectively.

Restricted Cash

Restricted cash of $176,169 and $102,681 as of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively, consists of cash deposited in bank required and hold by Providence Travel Bureaus.

 
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Note 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

Accounts Receivable

The Company maintains reserves for potential credit losses on accounts receivable. Management reviews the composition of accounts receivable and analyzes historical bad debts, customer concentrations, customer credit worthiness, current economic trends and changes in customer payment patterns to evaluate the adequacy of these reserves. Terms of the sales vary. Reserves are recorded primarily on a specific identification basis. Allowance for doubtful accounts amounted to $475,505 and $414,927 as of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively. The Company does not have any off balance sheet exposure related to its customers.

Description
 
Balance at
beginning of year
   
Charged to
expenses
   
Deductions
   
Balance as of
September 30,
2010
 
                         
Allowance for doubtful receivables
  $ 414,927     $ 59,578     $ -     $ 475,505  

Property & Equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to earnings as incurred; additions, renewals and betterments are capitalized. When property and equipment are retired or otherwise disposed of, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the respective accounts, and any gain or loss is included in operations. Depreciation of property and equipment is provided using the straight-line method for substantially all assets with estimated lives of:

Transportation equipment
 
5 years
Office equipment
 
5 years
Leasehold Improvements
 
5 – 10 years or the shorter of the lease term

As of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, Property & Equipment of consist of the following:
 
  
 
September 30, 2010
   
December 31, 2009
 
             
Transportation equipment
 
$
428,749
   
$
150,232
 
Furniture and  equipment
   
455,402
     
4,170,197
 
Leasehold improvements
   
1,465,384
     
1,385,481
 
  
   
2,349,535
     
5,705,910
 
Accumulated depreciation
   
(884,712
)
   
(713,233
)
   
$
1,464,823
   
$
4,992,677
 

Depreciation expense for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 was $304,974 and $189,567, respectively, of which $70,296 and $175,056 was included as part of cost of services for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Depreciation expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 was $950,879 and $324,734, respectively, of which $177,528 and $292,261 was included as part of cost of services for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. However, the depreciation expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 included those of disposed furniture and equipment on September 9, 2010.

 
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Note 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

Sales of equipment

On September 9, 2010, our subsidiary, Shenzhen Yuzhilu Aviation Service Co. sold all of its 1,523 TRIPEASY kiosks to Shenzhen Xunbao E-Commerce Co., Ltd. for a total proceed of $5,698,488.  The original cost of the 1,523 TRIPEASY Kiosk was $6,650,592, excluding the accumulative depreciation of $1,017,957, resulting in a gain of $65,853.

On September 10, 2010, Shenzhen Xunbao E-Commerce Co. paid the amount of $1,492,961 to YZL as the first payment. The second payment amount of $2,239,441 and the remaining amount are due within 30 and 90 days of the closing date, respectively. As of September 30, 2010, the balance due from Shenzhen Xunbao was $4,523,883 and recorded in note receivable in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at September 30, 2010.

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess cost of a business acquisition over the fair value of the net assets acquired.  In accordance with the Intangibles, Goodwill and other topic of the FASB Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC 350”), indefinite-life identifiable intangible assets and goodwill are not amortized. Under the provisions of ASC 350, we are required to perform an annual impairment test of our goodwill. Goodwill impairment is determined using a two-step process.  The first step of the goodwill impairment test is used to identify potential impairment by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit, which we define as our business segments, with its net book value or carrying amount including goodwill. If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill of the reporting unit is considered not impaired and the second step of the impairment test is unnecessary.  If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the second step of the goodwill impairment test compares the implied fair value of the reporting unit's goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit's goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess.  The implied fair value of goodwill is determined in the same manner as the amount of goodwill recognized in a business combination.  The fair value of the reporting unit is allocated to all of the assets and liabilities of that unit including any unrecognized intangible assets as if the reporting unit had been acquired in a business combination and the fair value of the reporting unit was the purchase  price paid to acquire the reporting unit. Impairment evaluations involve management's estimates on asset useful lives and future cash flows. Actual useful lives and cash flows could be different from those estimated by management which could have a material effect on our reporting results and financial positions. Fair value is determined through various techniques including discounted cash flow models, quoted market values and third-party independent appraisals, as considered necessary.

As of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, Goodwill consists of the following:

  
 
September 30, 
2010
   
December 
31, 2009
 
Shanghai Lanbao Travel Service Co., Ltd.
  $ 3,081,799     $ 3,081,799  
Foshan Overseas International Travel Service Co., Ltd.
    6,049,576       6,049,576  
Xian Golden Net Travel Serve Services Co.,Ltd.
    764,895       764,895  
Zhengzhou Yulongkang Agency Co., Ltd.
    3,812,004       -  
Hebei Taiyuan Travel Agency Co., Ltd.
    3,320,700       -  
Huangshan Holiday Travel Service Co., Ltd
    1,892,511       -  
Kunming Business Travel Service Co., Ltd.
    3,977,608       -  
Shanxi Jinyang Travel Agency Co., Ltd.
    1,609,816       -  
    $ 24,508,909     $ 9,896,270  

 
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Note 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

Long-Lived Assets

The Company applies the provisions of FASB Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC 360”), which addresses financial accounting and reporting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets.  The Company periodically evaluates the carrying value of long-lived assets to be held and used in accordance with ASC 360. ASC 360 requires impairment losses to be recorded on long-lived assets used in operations when indicators of impairment are present and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the assets carrying amounts. In that event, a loss is recognized based on the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair market value of the long-lived assets. Loss on long-lived assets to be disposed of is determined in a similar manner, except that fair market values are reduced for the cost of disposal. Based on its review, the Company believes that, as of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 there were no significant impairments of its long-lived assets. However, there can be no assurances that demand for the Company's services will continue, which could result in an impairment of long-lived assets in the future.

Derivative Liability

The Company issued warrants in connection with the “Securities Purchase Agreement” dated August 28, 2008 with certain reset exercise price provisions.  If the Company issues or sells shares of its common stock after the August 28, 2008 Securities Purchase Agreement or Financing for an amount less than the original exercise price per share, the exercise price of the warrants is reduced to equal the new issuance price of those shares.

Upon the Company’s adoption of the Derivative and Hedging Topic of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC 815”) on January 1, 2009, the Company determined that the warrants did not qualify for a scope exception under ASC 815 as they were determined to not be indexed to the Company’s stock as prescribed by ASC 815.  On January 1, 2009, the warrants, under ASC 815, were reclassified from equity to derivative liability at its fair market value of $2,091,738 and marked to market.  The values of the warrants were decreased by $536,777 from the warrants issuance date to the adoption date of ASC 815 on January 1, 2009.  As of January 1, 2009, the cumulative effect in adopting ASC 815 was a reduction to additional paid in capital of $2,091,738 to reclassify the warrants from equity to derivative liability and an increase in retained earnings of $536,777 as a cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle to reflect the change in the value of the warrants between their issuance date and January 1, 2009.  For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2010, the Company recorded a gain on change in fair value of derivative liability of $304,177 and $1,253,181, respectively, to mark to market for the increase in fair value of the warrants during the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2010.   Under ASC 815, the warrants will be carried at fair value and adjusted at each reporting period.

The Company determined the fair value of the reset provisions at January 1, 2009 was $1,470,199 as the initial fair value at the adoption date of EITF No. 07-05.  The fair value was determined using the Black Scholes Option Pricing Model based on the following assumptions:  dividend yield: 0%; volatility: 129%, risk free rate: 1.72%, expected term: 4.65 years.

The Company determined the fair value of the reset provisions at September 30, 2010 was $562,139. The fair value was determined using the Black Scholes Option Pricing Model based on the following assumptions: dividend yield: -0-%; volatility: 112%, risk free rate: 1.27%, expected term: 2.91years.

 
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Note 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company applies the provisions of accounting guidance, FASB Topic ASC 820 that requires all entities to disclose the fair value of financial instruments, both assets and liabilities recognized and not recognized on the balance sheet, for which it is practicable to estimate fair value, and defines fair value of a financial instrument as the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties. As of September 30, 2010, the fair value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, other receivables, and accounts payable approximated carrying value due to the short maturity of the instruments, or are based on quoted market prices or interest rates which fluctuate with market rates except for related party debt or receivables for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value.

Fair Value Measurements

Effective January 1, 2009, the FASB ASC Topic 825, Financial Instruments, requires disclosures about fair value of financial instruments. The FASB ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value measurements. Various inputs are considered when determining the fair value of the Company’s derivative liability. The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in these securities. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below.

· Level 1 – observable market inputs that are unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
· Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, credit risk, etc.).
· Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Company’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).

The Company’s adoption of FASB ASC Topic 825 did not have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements. The carrying value of financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value is measured on a recurring or nonrecurring basis. Financial assets and liabilities measured on a non-recurring basis are those that are adjusted to fair value when a significant event occurs. The Company had no financial assets or liabilities carried and measured on a nonrecurring basis during the reporting periods. Financial assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis are those that are adjusted to fair value each time a financial statement is prepared.

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

Revenue Recognition

The Company’s revenue recognition policies are in compliance with FASB Accounting Standards Codification Topic on Revenue Recognition (“ASC 605” and SAB 104). Revenue is recognized at the date the price is fixed or determinable, the delivery is completed, no other significant obligations of the Company exist and collectability is reasonably assured.

 
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Note 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

Revenue Recognition (Continued)

The Company had four types of revenue stream from its four lines of businesses, namely (i) air-ticketing (Shenzhen Yuzhilu Aviation Service Co., Ltd. and Chongqing Universal Travel E-Commerce Co., Ltd.), (ii) hotel reservations (Shanghai Lanbao Travel Service Co., Ltd.), (iii) packaged tours (Foshan International Travel Service Co., Ltd., Xian Golden Net Travel Serve Services Co, Ltd. and Shenzhen Universal Travel Agency Co., Ltd.) and (iv) air cargo agency services (Shenzhen Speedy Dragon Enterprises Ltd.).  On June 12, 2009, the Company entered into a termination agreement with Shenzhen Speedy Dragon Enterprise Ltd. Accordingly the Company has accounted for Shenzhen Speedy Dragon Enterprise Ltd, its air cargo agency services as a discontinued operation (see Note 2 Discontinued Operations).  Effective June 12, 2009, the Company has three types of revenue stream from its current three lines of businesses.

Air-ticketing services

The Company receives commissions from travel suppliers for air-ticketing services through its transaction and service platform under various services agreements. The Company does not charge customers differently from the prices provided by travel suppliers.  The Company has no discretion on the air ticket prices or the applicable commission rates as they are dictated by the travel suppliers. Commissions from air-ticketing services rendered are recognized after air tickets are issued. The Company presents revenues from such transactions on a net basis in the statements of income as the Company, generally, does not assume inventory risks and has no obligations for cancelled airline ticket reservations.

Hotel reservation services

The Company receives commissions from travel suppliers for hotel room reservations through its transaction and service platform. The Company does not charge customers differently from the prices provided by hotel suppliers.  The Company has no discretion on the hotel room prices or the applicable commission rates as they are dictated by the hotel suppliers.  Commissions from hotel reservation services rendered are recognized after hotel customers have completed their stay at the applicable hotel and upon confirmation of pending payment of the commissions by the hotel. The Company presents revenues from such transactions on a net basis in the statements of income as the Company, generally, does not assume inventory risks and has no obligations for cancelled hotel reservations.

Packaged-tour

The Company receives fees from providing domestic and cross-border travel tour services.  The Company contracts with traffic service providers, accommodation providers and leisure service providers to purchase air tickets, train and coach tickets, accommodation and leisure or entertainment packages in bulk and then resell them to its customers with a mark-up.  Fees generated from packaged-tours are recognized on a gross basis in the statements of income, when the tour is completed, as the Company, generally, undertakes the majority of the business risk.  The Company is the primary obligor to pay the service providers upon rendering of those services.  In addition, the Company acts as principal related to the packaged-tour services rendered.  Generally, the Company does not issue refunds to its customers unless cancellation is due to its and or the service provider’s non-delivery of services. Historically, refunds and cancellations do not have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements in any accounting period.

 
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Note 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

Revenue Recognition (Continued)

Air Cargo Business

The Company received fees from its air cargo business. However, this business segment had been accounted for as a discontinued operation upon consummation of a termination agreement with Shenzhen Speedy Dragon Enterprise Ltd dated June 12, 2009.  The Company basically brokered air cargo spaces and resold them to local logistic companies to generate revenue.  The Company had contracted with Chinese domestic airlines as its vendors to carry out its cargo services.  Revenues generated from air cargo business were recognized on a gross basis in the statements of income, when the service was rendered, as the Company, generally, undertook the majority of the business risk.  The Company was the primary obligor to pay the service providers upon rendering of those services.  In addition, the Company acted as principal related to the air cargo services rendered.  Customers were charged based on the class and weight of goods shipped.

Historically, the Company has experienced minimum and or immaterial returns and or cancellation from its lines of businesses, which amount if any, would have no material impact on its consolidated financial statements.  Accordingly, no allowance has been provided for in the periods presented.

Cost of Services

Costs of services for air tickets cover mainly business and revenue related expenses and commission paid to retail agents.  Costs of services for hotel reservations cover mainly commissions paid to the sales agents for selling hotel rooms in the Company’s system, no any accrued commission split to sales agents due to the same day transaction. Costs of services for the cargo agency business mainly included the costs of warehousing and delivery charges.  Costs of services for packaged tours include meals, transportation (airline tickets, train tickets and car rental), lodging, airport transfers, tickets to local attractions and tours.

Other direct costs such as systems and related technologies used by each segment operations, and costs associated with payment processing are also included in the Company’s Costs of Services. In addition, the Company allocates costs of labor and facilities, depreciation, communications, and utility expenses incurred by each segment between costs of services and general administrative expenses.  The percentage, ranging from 50% to 80%, allocated to costs of sales is based on management estimate, and the percentage allocated is estimated to be directly associated with the generation of revenues.

Consolidated costs such as stock-based compensation and corporate professional fees are not allocated to any segment. These costs are reported as general operating expenses in the Company’s Statements of Operations. For the three month periods ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, such expenses amounted $344,112 and $787,666, respectively. For the nine month periods ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, such expenses amounted $1,021,116and $1,625,068, respectively.

Advertising

Advertising expenses consist primarily of costs of promotion for corporate image and product marketing and costs of direct advertising. The Company expenses all advertising costs as incurred.

 
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Note 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

Income Taxes

The Company utilizes FASB Accounting Standards Codification Topic on Income Taxes (“ASC 740”), which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences in future years of differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts at each period end based on enacted tax laws and statutory tax rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. Valuation allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.

Statement of Cash Flows

In accordance with FASB Accounting Standards Codification Topic on Statement of Cash flows (“ASC 230”), cash flows from the Company’s operations are based upon the local currencies. As a result, amounts related to assets and liabilities reported on the statement of cash flows will not necessarily agree with changes in the corresponding balances on the balance sheet.

Intangibles

Intangible assets are amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated period of benefit. Evaluation of the recoverability of intangible assets is made annually to take into account events or circumstances that warrant revised estimates of useful lives or that indicate that impairment exists. All of our intangible assets are subject to amortization. No impairments of intangible assets have been identified during any of the periods presented. The Company’s intangible assets consist primarily of map of hotels and scenic spots used for marketing purposes, CRM systems software, accounting software. These definitive lived intangible assets are being amortized over their useful lives. Expenditures of $51,359 and $187,810 were capitalized for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, and will be amortized over a 5 year life.  In conjunction the acquisitions during the nine month periods ended September 30, 2010, the Company capitalized $3,236,376 of Identifiable Intangible Assets, which are being amortized over 5 years. The Company recorded amortization expenses for definitive lived intangible assets of $23,687 and $42,322 for the three month periods ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, $69,248 and $97,894 for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, and amortization expenses for Identifiable Intangible Assets of $161,819 and $260,937 for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2010, respectively. The Company will record approximately $742,024, $742,024, $742,024, $680,496, and $228,404 over the next five years, respectively.

Concentration of Credit Risk

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk are cash, accounts receivable and other receivables arising from its normal business activities. The Company places its cash in what it believes to be credit-worthy financial institutions. The Company has a diversified customer base, most of which are in China. The Company controls credit risk related to accounts receivable through credit approvals, credit limits and monitoring procedures. The Company routinely assesses the financial strength of its customers and, based upon factors surrounding the credit risk, establishes an allowance, if required, for uncollectible accounts and, as a consequence, believes that its accounts receivable credit risk exposure beyond such allowance is limited.

 
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Note 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

Net Income (Loss) Per Share

The Company accounts for net income (loss) per share EPS in accordance with FASB Accounting Standards Codification Topic on Earning Per Share (“ASC 260”), which requires presentation of basic and diluted EPS on the face of the statement of income for all entities with complex capital structures and requires a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of the basic EPS computation to the numerator and denominator of the diluted EPS.  Basic net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during each period.  It excludes the dilutive effects of potentially issuable common shares such as those related to the Company’s warrants and stock options (calculated using the treasury stock method).  Diluted net income (loss) per share is calculated by including potentially dilutive share issuances in the denominator.

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share of common stock:

   
Nine months ended Sept 30,
   
Three months ended Sept 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
Basic earnings from continuing operations per share:
                       
Numerator:
                       
Income from continuing operations  used in computing basic earnings per share
  $ 16,551,059     $ 6,102,040     $ 7,274,046     $ 4,712,905  
Income from continuing operations applicable to common shareholders
  $ 16,551,059     $ 6,102,040     $ 7,274,046     $ 4,712,905  
Denominator:
                               
Weighted average common shares outstanding
    18,020,554       13,828,739       19,898,235       13,739,880  
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations
  $ 0.92     $ 0.44     $ 0.37     $ 0.34  
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations:
                               
Numerator:
                               
Income from continuing operations used in computing diluted earnings per share
  $ 16,551,059     $ 6,102,040     $ 7,274,046     $ 4,712,905  
Income from continuing operations applicable to common shareholders
  $ 16,551,059     $ 6,102,040     $ 7,274,046     $ 4,712,905  
Denominator:
                               
Weighted average common shares outstanding
    18,020,554       13,828,739       19,898,235       13,739,880  
Weighted average effect of dilutive securities:
                               
Stock options and warrants
    771,966       1,061,579       475,301       1,705,470  
Shares used in computing diluted net income  per share
    18,792,520       14,890,318       20,373,536       15,445,350  
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations
  $ 0.88     $ 0.41     $ 0.36     $ 0.31  

 
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Note 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

Net Income (Loss) Per Share (Continued)

   
Nine months ended Sept 30,
   
Three months ended Sept 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
Basic earnings (losses) from discontinuing operations per share:
                       
Numerator:
                       
Income (loss) from discontinuing operations  used in computing basic earnings per share
  $ -     $ (592,620 )   $ -     $ -  
Income (loss) from discontinuing operations applicable to common shareholders
  $ -     $ (592,620 )   $ -     $ -  
Denominator:
                               
Weighted average common shares outstanding
    18,020,554       13,828,739       19,898,235       13,739,880  
Basic (loss) per share from discontinuing operations
  $ -     $ (0.04 )   $ -     $ -  
Diluted earnings (losses) per share from discontinuing operations:
                               
Numerator:
                               
Income (loss) from discontinuing operations used in computing diluted earnings (losses) per share
  $ -     $ (592,620 )   $ -     $ -  
Income (loss) from discontinuing operations applicable to common shareholders
  $ -     $ (592,620 )   $ -     $ -  
Denominator:
                               
Weighted average common shares outstanding
    18,020,554       13,828,739       19,898,235       13,829,091  
Weighted average effect of dilutive securities:
                               
Stock options and  warrants
    771,966       1,061,579       475,301       1,616,259  
Shares used in computing diluted net income (loss) per share
    18,792,520       14,890,318       20,373,536       15,445,350  
Diluted (loss) per share from discontinuing operations
  $ -     $ (0.04 )   $ -     $ -  
Total net income per common share
                               
Basic
  $ 0.92     $ 0.40     $ 0.37     $ 0.34  
Diluted
  $ 0.88     $ 0.37     $ 0.36     $ 0.31  

Stock Based Compensation

For purposes of determining the variables used in the calculation of stock compensation expense under the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 505,”Equity” and FASB ASC Topic 718, “Compensation — Stock Compensation,” we perform an analysis of current market data and historical Company data to calculate an estimate of implied volatility, the expected term of the option and the expected forfeiture rate. With the exception of the expected forfeiture rate, which is not an input, we use these estimates as variables in the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Depending upon the number of stock options granted, any fluctuations in these calculations could have a material effect on the results presented in our condensed consolidated statement of operations. In addition, any differences between estimated forfeitures and actual forfeitures could also have a material impact on our financial statements.

Share-based compensation costs that have been included in operating expenses amounted to $313,842 and $306,432 for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, and $990,846 and $802,157 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

 
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UNIVERSAL TRAVEL GROUP
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Note 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

Related parties

Parties are considered to be related if one party has the ability, directly or indirectly, to control the other party or exercise significant influence over the other party in making financial and operational decisions. Parties are also considered to be related if they are subject to common control or common significant influence. Related parties may be individuals or corporate entities.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In January 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2010-06 (ASU 2010-06), Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures which amends ASC Topic 820, adding new requirements for disclosures for Levels 1 and 2, separate disclosures of purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements relating to Level 3 measurements and clarification of existing fair value disclosures.  ASU 2010-06 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2009, except for the requirement to provide Level 3 activity of purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements on a gross basis, which will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010 (the Company’s fiscal year 2012); early adoption is permitted.  There was no material impact upon the adoption of this standard on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Note 3 – TRADE DEPOSITS AND ADVANCES

Trade deposits represents amount held by Airlines and agency. As of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 the Company had paid $7,802,370 and $9,775,735 as trade deposits respectively.

The following summarizes the Company’s deposits outstanding by each of its subsidiaries and the nature and purpose of each deposit as of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009:

 
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UNIVERSAL TRAVEL GROUP
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Note 3 – TRADE DEPOSITS AND ADVANCES (CONTINUTED)
 
 
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
 
2010
   
2009
 
Shenzhen Yuzhilu Aviation Service Co., Ltd:
         
Deposit for TRIPEASY kiosks. In September 2010, all of kiosks were sold.
 
$
-
   
$
1,465,592
 
Deposit for central ticket system. This was a deposit for obtaining air tickets from third party before any payments, and the full amounts are returnable.
   
3,882
     
-
 
Deposit for government according to regulation.
   
49,268
     
-
 
Deposit for airlines. This was a deposit for issuing air-tickets, and the full amount is returnable if the company discontinues air-ticket business.
   
686,762
     
2,811,004
 
Deposit for Financial System Software
   
-
     
16,898
 
Deposit for air-ports. This was a deposit for admittance to do marketing in air-ports, and is deductible against monthly rental obligation to air-ports
   
23,589
     
8,508
 
Deposit for agencies. This was a deposit for the company to issue other ticket agencies' special fare air-ticket, and the full amount is returnable if the company discontinues its business with other agencies.
   
3,336,767
     
1,100,158
 
Subtotal
   
4,100,267
     
5,402,160
 
                 
Huangshan Holiday Travel Agency Co., Ltd.:
               
Advance payment to tour guides for expenses during leading the tour. This will be transferred to costs when the tour guide returns from the tour.
   
896
     
-
 
Subtotal
   
896
     
-
 
                 
Foshan Overseas International Travel Service Co. Ltd.:
               
Deposit paid to tour companies.  This was a deposit for co-operate travel agencies, and is deductible against tour payments, the balance is returnable when cease doing business with these agencies.
   
159,747
     
-
 
Deposit for agencies. This was a deposit for the company to issue other ticket agencies' special fare air-ticket, and the full amount is returnable if the company discontinues its business with other agencies.
   
304,009
     
969,261
 
Advance payment to tour guides for expenses during leading the tour. This will be transferred to costs when the tour guide returns from the tour.
   
-
     
243,342
 
Subtotal
   
463,756
     
1,212,603
 
                 
Xian Golden Net Travel Serve Services, Ltd.:
               
Deposit for Tour companies. This was a deposit for co-operate travel agencies, and is deductible against tour payments, the balance is returnable when cease doing business with these agencies
   
432,959
     
425,396
 
Deposit for agencies. This was a deposit for the company to issue other ticket agencies' special fare air-ticket, and the full amount is returnable if the company discontinues its business with other agencies.
   
134,366
     
-
 
Deposit for transportations. This was a deposit for co-operate transportation suppliers, and is deductible against transportation payments, the balance is returnable when cease doing business with these agencies.
   
-
     
132,019
 
Subtotal
   
567,325
     
557,415
 
                 
Chongqing Travel World E-Business Co., Ltd.
               
Deposit for agencies. This was a deposit for the company to issue other ticket agencies' special fare air-ticket, and the full amount is returnable if the company discontinues its business with other agencies.
   
2,632,802
     
2,587,279
 
Subtotal
   
2,632,802
     
2,587,279
 
                 
Shenzhen Universal Travel Agency Co., Ltd.
               
Deposit for agencies. This was a deposit for the company to issue other ticket agencies' special fare air-ticket, and the full amount is returnable if the company discontinues its business with other agencies.
   
37,324
     
16,278
 
Subtotal
   
37,324
     
16,278
 
Total
 
$
7,802,370
   
$
9,775,735
 

The Company cancelled a co-operation agreement with an unrelated company, to assist that company in their business development by participating in that business operation and providing working capital funding and the unrelated company returned all advances. As of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 the Company has advanced this company $0 and $440,063, respectively, and such amount is included in advances in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Note 4 - COMPENSATED ABSENCES

Regulation 45 of local PRC labor law entitles employees to annual vacation leave after 1 year of service. In general all leave must be utilized annually, with proper notification. Any unutilized leave is cancelled.

 
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Note 5 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

As of September 30, 2010, Due from related party had balance of $1,013,816, which were due from shareholders of new subsidiaries acquired in 2010.  All amounts were advances to shareholders before our acquisitions and will be returned in full before December 31, 2010.

Note 6 – NOTES RECEIVABLE

As of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, Notes receivable had balance of $4,823,883 and $1,711,392, respectively.

As of September 30, 2010, amount of $4.5million was due from Shenzhen Xunbao E-Commerce Co., Ltd. for purchasing 1,523 TRIPEASY Kiosks. On October 10, 2010, Shenzhen Xunbao paid the second payment of $2.2million. The remaining balance is due within 90 days after closing date.

As of December 31, 2009, amount of $1.7 million was due from Shenzhen Speedy dragon - a discontinued operation. The amount has been paid in full.

Note 7 – ACQUISITION DEPOSITS

As of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, Acquisition deposits had balance of $3,644,317 and $4,077,921, respectively. All amounts were advances to shareholders of acquisition companies.

Note 8 - INCOME TAXES

The Company through its primary operating subsidiary, Shenzhen Yuzhilu Aviation Service Co., Ltd. (“YZL”), is governed by the Income Tax Laws of the PRC. Operations in the United States of America have incurred accumulated net operating losses for income tax purposes. YZL is subject to the PRC Enterprise Income Tax (EIT) at a statutory rate of 22% and 20% for tax years ending 2010 and 2009, respectively. However, other PRC operating subsidiaries have a statutory rate of 25%. The following is components of income tax expense and actual effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009.
 
 
Nine months
 
Nine months
 
Three months
 
Three months
 
 
ended
 
ended
 
ended
 
ended
 
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
 
 
2010
 
2009
 
2010
 
2009
 
Current income tax expense
  $ 5,608,744     $ 4,029,194     $ 2,547,194     $ 1,891,043  
Actual effective tax rate
    25.31 %     39.77 %     25.94 %     28.64 %

The Company recognized deferred tax liabilities and recorded a corresponding entry to goodwill from acquired identified intangible assets of five new acquisitions in March and June of 2010. As of September 30, 2010, deferred tax liabilities recognized from acquired identifiable intangibles are $809,094.

Management evaluates tax positions and establishes liabilities for uncertain tax positions that may be challenged by local authorities. Uncertain tax positions are reviewed and adjusted accordingly based on new facts and circumstances or change in tax laws. As of September 30, 2010, there is no impact on the results of operations related to uncertain tax positions of the Company

 
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Note 9 – COMMITMENTS

The Company leases various office facilities from one year to six years periods under monthly payments. Rental expense for leases consisted of $757,338 and $309,711 for nine months period ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Rental expense for leases were $238,528 and $161,808 for three months period ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.  The Company has future minimum lease obligations as of September 30, 2010 as follows:

2011
 
$
363,824
 
2012
   
297,691
 
2013
   
247,902
 
2014
   
171,465
 
2015
   
4,777
 
There after
   
10,077
 
Total
 
$
1,095,736
 

Note 10 – COMMON STOCK

In March and June of 2010, the Company had 5 acquisitions to fit the geographic expansion strategy, and in all and every acquisition, the Company negotiated in arm's length with acquisition target and got Board approval before closing.

On June 28, 2010, the Company through its VIE structure and strategy consummated the acquisition of a 100% interest in Kunming Business Travel Agency Co., Ltd.  (“KBT”) for a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately US$5.7 million in aggregate.

The stock consideration consisted of 79,487 newly issued shares of the company's common stock, which were given to KBT’s Shareholder immediately before the completion of the Share Exchange Transaction. The cash consideration consisted of $5,163,625. The shares were valued at $572,243, which was the average fair value of the shares 15 days prior to the date of the exchange agreement. This amount is included in the cost of net assets, identified intangible assets, and goodwill purchased.

KBT is engaged in the business of Chinese domestic tourism. The purchase price was determined based on arms' length negotiations between Universal Travel Group and the shareholder of KBT, and approved by board of directors.

The acquisition had been accounted for as a purchase business combination and the results of operations from the acquisition date have been included in the Company's consolidated financial statements in accordance with ASC810. The allocation of the purchase price is as follows:

Cash acquired
 
$
814,097
 
Other assets
   
441,494
 
Property Plant & Equipment
   
80,121
 
Identifiable Intangibles
   
892,898
 
Goodwill
   
3,977,608
 
Total assets acquired
   
6,206,218
 
Liabilities assumed
       
Accounts & Income Taxes payable
   
174,732
 
Deferred Tax Liability
   
223,224
 
Other payable
   
72,394
 
Total
 
$
5,735,868
 

 
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Note 10 – COMMON STOCK (CONTINUED)

The excess of purchase price over tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed was $4,870,506 of which $3,977,608 was recorded as goodwill.  At the time of the acquisition $892,898 of identifiable intangible assets and related deferred tax liability of $223,224 existed under the contractual legal or the reparability criterion as required under ASC 805 and ASC 740, respectively.

Prior to the acquisition, Kunming Business Travel Agency Co., Ltd. prepared its financial statements under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

On June 28, 2010, the Company through its VIE structure and strategy consummated the acquisition of a 100% interest in Shanxi Jinyang Travel Agency Co., Ltd. (“SJT”) for a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately US$2.3 million in aggregate.

The stock consideration consisted of 31,387 newly issued shares of the company's common stock, which were given to SJT’s Shareholder immediately before the completion of the Share Exchange Transaction. The cash consideration consisted of $2,038,946. The shares were valued at $225,986, which was the average fair value of the shares 15 days prior to the date of the exchange agreement. This amount is included in the cost of net assets, identified intangible assets, and goodwill purchased.

SJT is engaged in the business of Chinese domestic tourism. The purchase price was determined based on arms' length negotiations between Universal Travel Group and the shareholder of SJT, and approved by board of directors.

The acquisition had been accounted for as a purchase business combination and the results of operations from the acquisition date have been included in the Company's consolidated financial statements in accordance with ASC810. The allocation of the purchase price is as follows:

Cash acquired
 
$
7,258
 
Other assets
   
534,373
 
Property Plant & Equipment
   
20,339
 
Identifiable Intangibles
   
361,124
 
Goodwill
   
1,609,816
 
Total assets acquired
   
2,532,910
 
Liabilities assumed
       
Accounts & Income Taxes payable
   
78,574
 
Deferred Tax Liability
   
90,281
 
Other payable
   
99,123
 
Total
 
$
2,264,932
 

The excess of purchase price over tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed was $1,970,940 of which $1,609,816 was recorded as goodwill.  At the time of the acquisition $361,124 of identifiable intangible assets and related deferred tax liability of $90,281 existed under the contractual legal or the reparability criterion as required under ASC 805 and ASC 740, respectively.

Prior to the acquisition, Shanxi Jinyang Travel Agency Co., Ltd. prepared its financial statements under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

On March 29, 2010 the Company through its VIE structure and strategy consummated the acquisition of a 100% interest in Zhengzhou Yulongkang Travel agency Co. Ltd (“ZYT”) for a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately US$5.7 million in aggregate.

 
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Note 10 – COMMON STOCK (CONTINUED)

The stock consideration consisted of 60,633 newly issued shares of the Company’s common stock, which were given to ZYT’s Shareholder immediately before the completion of the Share Exchange Transaction. The cash consideration consisted of $5,141,764. The shares were valued at $571,172, which was the average fair value of the shares 15 days prior to the date of the exchange agreement. This amount is included in the cost of net assets, identified intangible assets, and goodwill purchased.

ZYT is engaged in the business of Chinese domestic tourism. The purchase price was determined based on arms' length negotiations between Universal Travel Group and the shareholder of ZYT.

The acquisition had been accounted for as a purchase business combination and the results of operations from the acquisition date have been included in the Company's consolidated financial statements in accordance with ASC 810. The allocation of the purchase price is as follows:

Cash acquired
 
$
1,513,636
 
Accounts receivable
   
29,154
 
Other assets
   
11,779
 
Property Plant & Equipment
   
29,019
 
Identifiable Intangibles
   
805,626
 
Goodwill
   
3,812,004
 
Total assets acquired
   
6,201,218
 
Liabilities assumed
       
Accounts & Income Taxes payable
   
230,107
 
Deferred Tax Liability
   
201,406
 
Other payable
   
56,769
 
Total
 
$
5,712,936
 

The excess of purchase price over tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed was $4,617,630 of which $3,812,004 was recorded as goodwill.  At the time of the acquisition $805,626 of identifiable intangible assets and related deferred tax liability of $201,406 existed under the contractual legal or the reparability criterion as required under ASC 805 and ASC 740, respectively.

Prior to the acquisition, Zhengzhou Yulongkang Travel agency Co. Ltd prepared its financial statements under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

On March 26, 2010 the Company through its VIE structure and strategy consummated the acquisition of a 100% interest in Huangshan Holiday Travel Service Co., Ltd (“HHT”) for a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately US$2.9 million in aggregate.

The stock consideration consisted of 61,846 newly issued shares of the company’s common stock, which were given to HHTs Shareholder immediately before the completion of the Share Exchange Transaction. The cash consideration consisted of $2,343,824. The shares were valued at $585,691, which was the average fair value of the shares 15 days prior to the date of the exchange agreement. This amount is included in the cost of net assets, identified intangible assets, and goodwill purchased.

HHT is engaged in the business of Chinese domestic tourism. The purchase price was determined based on arms' length negotiations between Universal Travel Group and the shareholder of  HHT, and approved by board of directors.

 
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Note 10 – COMMON STOCK (CONTINUED)

The acquisition had been accounted for as a purchase business combination and the results of operations from the acquisition date have been included in the Company's consolidated financial statements in accordance with ASC 810. The allocation of the purchase price is as follows:

Cash acquired
 
$
340,174
 
Accounts receivable
   
21,450
 
Other assets
   
452,193
 
Property Plant & Equipment
   
69,682
 
Identifiable Intangibles
   
479,870
 
Goodwill
   
1,892,511
 
Total assets acquired
   
3,255,880
 
Liabilities assumed
       
Accounts & Income Taxes payable
   
176,863
 
Deferred Tax Liability
   
119,968
 
Other payable
   
29,534
 
Total
 
$
2,929,515
 

The excess of purchase price over tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed was $2,372,381 of which $1,892,511 was recorded as goodwill.  At the time of the acquisition $479,870 of identifiable intangible assets and related deferred tax liability of $119,968 existed under the contractual legal or the reparability criterion as required under ASC 805 and ASC 740, respectively.

Prior to the acquisition, Huangshan Holiday Travel Service Co., Ltd prepared its financial statements under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

On March 29, 2010 the Company through its VIE structure and strategy consummated the acquisition of a 100% interest in Hebei Tianyuan Travel Agency Co., Ltd (“HTT”) for a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately US$4.4 million in aggregate.

The stock consideration consisted of 93,282 newly issued shares of the company’s common stock, which were given to HTT’s Shareholder immediately before the completion of the Share Exchange Transaction. The cash consideration consisted of $3,519,736. The shares were valued at $878,726, which was the average fair value of the shares prior to the date of the exchange agreement. This amount is included in the cost of net assets, identified intangible assets, and goodwill purchased.

HTT is engaged in the business of Chinese domestic tourism. The purchase price was determined based on arms' length negotiations between Universal Travel Group and the shareholder of HTT, and approved by board of directors.

The acquisition had been accounted for as a purchase business combination and the results of operations from the acquisition date have been included in the Company's consolidated financial statements in accordance with ASC 810. The allocation of the purchase price is as follows:

 
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Note 10 – COMMON STOCK (CONTINUED)

Cash acquired
 
$
532,349
 
Accounts receivable
   
120,152
 
Other assets
   
208,771
 
Property Plant & Equipment
   
49,637
 
Identifiable Intangibles
   
696,858
 
Goodwill
   
3,320,700
 
Total assets acquired
   
4,928,467
 
Liabilities assumed
       
Accounts & Income Taxes payable
   
232,188
 
Deferred Tax Liability
   
174,215
 
Other payable
   
123,602
 
Total
 
$
4,398,462
 

The excess of purchase price over tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed was $4,017,558 of which $3,320,700 was recorded as goodwill.  At the time of the acquisition $696,858 of identifiable intangible assets and related deferred tax liability of $174,215 existed under the contractual legal or the reparability criterion as required under ASC 805 and ASC 740, respectively.

Prior to the acquisition, Hebei Tianyuan Travel Agency Co., Ltd prepared its financial statements under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

On August 28, 2008, Universal Travel Group (the “Company”) entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with Access America Fund, LP, China America Fund LP, Pope Investments II LLC, Heller Capital Investments, LLC, CGM as C/F Ronald I. Heller IRA, Investment Hunter, LLC,  MARed Investments, High Capital Funding, LLC, and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, FBO Beau L. Johnson(collectively, the “Buyers”) to sell to the Buyers 1,529,569 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 of the Company (“Common Stock”) and warrants to purchase764,785 shares of Common Stock for an aggregate purchase price of $7,112,500(the “Financing”). (See footnote 2, derivative liability)

On December 15, 2009, the Company closed a Subscription Agreements with certain investors to sell to them an aggregate of 2,222,222 shares of common stock of the Company, par value $0.001 (the “Shares”) for a purchase price of $9.00 per share and an aggregate purchase consideration of $19,999,998. In connection with the subscription the company paid fees and other costs pertaining to the agreement totaling $1,049,749. Net proceeds of the transaction were$18,950,249.  The offer and sale of the Shares were made pursuant to an effective Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333- 161139)initially filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 7, 2009and amended on November 2, 2009. The Registration Statement was declared effective on November 5, 2009.

On June 21, 2010, the Company closed an underwriting agreement with Brean Murrary, carret & Co., LLC, as representative of the underwriters, related to a public offering of 2, 857, 143 shares of the common stock, par value $0.001 (the “shares”) for a purchase price of $7.00 per share and an aggregate purchase consideration of $20,000,001. In connection with the subscription the company paid 5% underwriting commission, fees and other costs pertaining to the agreement totaling $1,231,947. Net proceeds of the transaction were $18,768,054.The offer and sale of the Shares were made pursuant to an effective Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333- 161139) initially filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 7, 2009 and amended on November 2,2009. The Registration Statement was declared effective on November 5, 2009.

 
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Note 11 – STOCK WARRANTS, OPTIONS, AND COMPENSATION

On January 20, 2009, pursuant to the Securities Purchase agreement entered into on August 28, the Company enacted the Universal Travel Group 2009 Incentive Stock Option Plan which entitles the grant of up to 2,200,000 shares of common stock of Universal Travel Group, par value $0.001 to certain employees of the Company either as stock or stock options.  The options are exercisable until January 19, 2019, with a vesting period of six years. Average purchase price for the options is $3.74 per share. The options were valued using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model on the date of grant.  The total fair market value at grant date is $5,479,222 based on the following assumptions: dividend yield: 0%; volatility:127.94%, risk free rate: 2.35%, expected term: 10 years..

 On September 1, 2009, the Company issued, to another newly appointed Board member, an option grant to purchase 10,000 shares of common stock at the closing price of $ 8.82 per share. The options are exercisable until August 2019. Stock options— the option holder has no voting or dividend rights. The company records the expense of the stock options over the related vesting period. The options were valued using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model at the date of grant.

On September 1, 2009, the Company issued, to the newly appointed CFO an option grant to purchase 105,000 shares of common stock at the closing price of $8.82 per share. The options are exercisable until August 2019. On August 17, 2010, upon resignation, Board member has forfeited 70,000 options.

In October, 2010, the Company’s shareholders ratified and approved the Company’s 2010 Stock Incentive Plan. The plan is designed to retain directors, executives and selected employees and consultants and reward them for making major contributions to the success of the Company.

Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company's stock price. The expected term represents the estimated average period of time that the options remain outstanding. No dividend payouts were assumed, as the Company has no plans to declare dividends during the expected term of the stock options. the risk-free rate of return reflects the weighted average interest rate offered for zero coupon treasury bonds over the expected term of the options. Based upon this calculation and pursuant to ASC 718, the Company recorded a service period expense of $990,846 and 802,157 for the nine months period ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, and $313,842 and $306,432 for the three months period ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

   
 
Total
   
Exercise Price
 
Remaining
Life
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
 
                     
Outstanding, December 31, 2009
    1,603,888     $ 2.70–11.25  
6.67-9yrs
    -  
Forfeited in 2010
    (70,000 )                  
Outstanding, September 30, 2010
    1,533,888                    

 
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Note 11 – STOCK WARRANTS, OPTIONS, AND COMPENSATION (CONTINUED)

Pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement entered into On August 28, 2008, the Company issued warrants to purchase 764,786 shares of Common Stock. The unit purchase price was $4.65 per Common Share and a related Warrant for the purchase of one-half a Common Share, times the number of Common Shares purchased. Market Value of the Company’s stock on August 28, 2008 was $4.05. Each warrant has an Exercise Price of $8.13 and a term of 5 years from the date of issuance.  The Company measured and recognized an aggregate of $2,091,738 of the proceeds to additional paid in capital upon issuance of these warrants. The terms of the warrants provide for an adjustment to the exercise price of these warrants if the company closes on the sale or issuance of common stock at a price which is less than the exercise price then in effect for these warrants. Upon the Company’s adoption of EITF No. 07-05 on January 1, 2009, the Company determined that the warrants did not qualify for a scope exception under SFAS No. 133 as they were determined to not be indexed to the Company’s stock as prescribed by EITF No. 07-05.  On January 1, 2009, the warrants were reclassified from equity to derivative liability for the then fair market value and marked to market (see Note 2 Derivative Liability).  On August 20, 2009 322,580 warrants valued at $3,598,571 as of that date, were exercised under the cashless exercise provisions of the warrants. The Company issued 132,251 shares of common stock. On October 15, 2009, 215,054 warrants valued at $2,888,495 as of that date were exercised under the cashless exercise provision of the warrants. The company issued 103,318 shares of common stock.

Note 12 - OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Balances of related after-tax components comprising accumulated other comprehensive income, included in stockholders equity, as of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 are as follows:

   
Foreign Currency
   
Accumulated Other
 
   
Translation
   
Comprehensive
 
   
Adjustment
   
Income
 
             
Balance December 31, 2008
 
$
1,520,166
   
$
1,520,166
 
Changes for the year ended December 31, 2009
   
124,967
     
124,967
 
Balance December 31, 2009
   
1,645,133
     
1,645,133
 
Changes for  the nine months ended September 30, 2010
   
442,984
     
442,984
 
Balance at September 30, 2010
 
$
2,088,187
   
$
2,088,187
 

Note 13 - CURRENT VULNERABILITY DUE TO CERTAIN RISK FACTORS

The Company’s operations are carried out in the PRC. Accordingly, the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations may be influenced by the political, economic and legal environments in the PRC, and by the general state of the PRC's economy. The Company’s business may be influenced by changes in governmental policies with respect to laws and regulations, anti-inflationary measures, currency conversion and remittance abroad, and rates and methods of taxation, among other things.

Note 14 – MAJOR CUSTOMERS AND CREDIT RISK

The Company derives a portion of its income from various Airlines and agencies. Most revenue is cleared through International Air Transport Association (IATA), a centralized reporting platform for air ticketing.

 
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Note 15 -   SEGMENT INFORMATION

Pursuant to ASC 280  the Company operates and discloses three reportable segments: air ticketing, hotel reservation and packaged tours. Substantially all of the Company’s revenues and long-lived assets are in Peoples Republic of China.

Upon the disposition of Shenzhen Speedy Dragon Enterprises Limited pursuant to a termination agreement dated June 12, 2009, the Company currently operates and prepares accounting and other financial reports separately to management for eleven major business organizations (Shenzhen Yuzhilu Aviation Service Co., Ltd., Shanghai Lanbao Travel Service Co., Ltd., Foshan Overseas International Travel Service Co., Ltd.,  Xian Golden Net Travel Serve Services, Chongqing Travel World E-Business Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Universal Travel Agency Co., Ltd., Hebei Tianyuan Travel Agency Co., Ltd., Zhengzhou Yulongkang Travel Agency Co., Ltd., Huangshan Holiday Travel Service Co., Ltd., Kunming Business Travel Service Co., Ltd., and Shanxi Jinyang Travel Agency Co., Ltd.).

Our air-ticketing segment relates to the segment reporting of Shenzhen Yuzhilu Aviation Service Co., Ltd. and Chongqing Travel World E-Business Co., Ltd., hotel reservation segment relates to Shanghai Lanbao Travel Service Co., Ltd. and Huangshan Holiday Travel Service Co., Ltd, packaged tours segment relates to Chongqing Travel World E-Business Co., Ltd., Foshan Overseas International Travel Service Co., Ltd., Xian Golden Net Travel Serve Service Company Ltd., Shenzhen Universal Travel Agency Co., Ltd., Hebei Tianyuan Travel Agency Co., Ltd., Zhengzhou Yulongkang Travel Agency Co., Ltd., Huangshan Holiday Travel Service Co., Ltd., Kunming Business Travel Service Co., Ltd., and Shanxi Jinyang Travel Agency Co., Ltd.. Management monitors these segments regularly to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and assess its performance.

 
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Note 15 -   SEGMENT INFORMATION (CONTINUED)

The following tables present summarized information by segment:

   
Air
   
Hotel
 
Package
             
   
Ticketing
   
Reservation
 
Tours
   
Other
   
Total
 
   
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010
 
Revenue, net
  $ 14,439,187     $ 10,862,393     $ 72,507,188     $ -     $ 97,808,768  
Cost of services
  $ 4,913,895     $ 3,533,764     $ 62,902,349     $ -     $ 71,350,008  
Gross profit
  $ 9,525,292     $ 7,328,629     $ 9,604,839     $ -     $ 26,458,760  
Income from operations
  $ 6,714,151     $ 7,189,368     $ 8,831,760     $ (1,891,991 )   $ 20,843,288  
Depreciation & Amortization
  $ 1,201,092     $ 1,459     $ 51,636     $       $ 1,254,187  
Asset Expenditures
  $ 2,740,871     $ 38,105     $ 1,012     $       $ 2,779,988  
Total assets
  $ 62,052,012     $ 9,642,792     $ 37,798,215     $ 21,406,100     $ 130,899,119  
   
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009
 
Revenue, net
  $ 10,922,307     $ 9,063,229     $ 43,380,908     $       $ 63,366,444  
Cost of services
  $ 3,121,300     $ 2,868,994     $ 37,577,930     $ -     $ 43,568,224  
Gross profit
  $ 7,801,007     $ 6,194,235     $ 5,802,978     $ -     $ 19,798,220  
Income from operations
  $ 6,797,123     $ 5,987,617     $ 5,477,448     $ (1,625,068 )   $ 16,637,120  
Depreciation & Amortization
  $ 407,904     $ 3,384     $ 11,340     $ -     $ 422,628  
Asset Expenditures
  $ 3,625,949     $ -     $ 1,318     $ -     $ 3,627,267  
Total assets
  $ 37,386,452     $ 11,746,801     $ 10,146,807     $ 2,097,985     $ 61,378,045  
   
Three Months Ended September 30, 2010
 
Revenue, net
  $ 5,736,699     $ 4,400,270     $ 35,379,897     $ -     $ 45,516,866  
Cost of services
  $ 2,080,605     $ 1,554,191     $ 30,410,425     $ -     $ 34,045,221  
Gross profit
  $ 3,656,094     $ 2,846,079     $ 4,969,472     $ -     $ 11,471,645  
Income from operations
  $ 2,549,069     $ 2,799,878     $ 4,701,748     $ (551,338 )   $ 9,499,357  
Depreciation & Amortization
  $ 460,857     $ 580     $ 29,043     $       $ 490,480  
Asset Expenditures
  $ 1,744,295     $ 4,638       -     $ -     $ 1,748,933  
   
Three Months Ended September 30, 2009
 
Revenue, net
  $ 4,876,665     $ 3,832,254     $ 21,002,607     $ -     $ 29,711,526  
Cost of services
  $ 1,435,136     $ 1,185,367     $ 18,298,887     $ -     $ 20,919,390  
Gross profit
  $ 3,441,529     $ 2,646,887     $ 2,703,720     $ -     $ 8,792,136  
Income from operations
  $ 3,074,462     $ 2,516,078     $ 2,630,460     $ (787,666 )   $ 7,433,334  
Depreciation & Amortization
  $ 227,389     $ 766     $ 3,734     $ -     $ 231,889  
Asset Expenditures
  $ 67,244     $ -     $ 1,318     $ -     $ 68,562  

 
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Note 16 - RESTATEMENT OF PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The Company has reclassified and restated certain line items on the September 30, 2010 unaudited consolidated financial statements.

Consolidated balance sheet
 
·
Reclassified cash restricted by local travel bureau from cash and cash equivalent to restricted cash;
 
·
Restated goodwill, intangible assets, deferred tax liabilities, and retained earnings due to an inconsistency between the acquisition dates of five new subsidiaries per the Company's 8-K filings and the reported periods of profit and loss statements included in the consolidated financial statements of the company;
 
·
Reported properly deferred tax liabilities

Consolidated statement of income and comprehensive income
 
·
Reclassified business tax and levies from selling expenses and COGS to revenues;
 
·
Reclassified commission paid to retail air ticketing agencies from selling expenses to COGS;
 
·
Restated overstated net income $857,026, revenues $11,352,982, and expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 due to an inconsistency between the acquisition dates of five new subsidiaries per the Company's 8-K filings and the reported periods of profit and loss statements included in the consolidated financial statements of the company ;

Consolidated statement of cash flows
 
·
As a result of above reclassifications and restatement, the corresponding line items on the consolidated statements of cash flows have been restated.

Segment information
 
·
As a result of above reclassifications and restatement, the corresponding line items on the segment information have been restated.
 
·
Reclassified the revenue and cost of services of hotel reservation business in Huangshan Holiday Travel Service Co., Ltd from packaged tours segment to hotel reservation segment.
 
·
Reclassified the revenue and cost of services of packaged tours business in Chongqing Travel World E-Business Co., Ltd from air ticketing segment to packaged tours segment.

 
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Note 16 - RESTATEMENT OF PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

The following table summarizes the effects of the reclassifications and restatements on the previously issued consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2010 (restated):
 
   
As of September 30, 2010
   
Changes
 
   
As restated
   
As previously reported
   
Inc/(Dec)
 
ASSETS
                 
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 56,488,144     $ 56,664,313       (176,169 )
Restricted cash
    176,169       -       176,169  
Accounts receivable, net
    25,665,637       25,665,637       -  
Other receivables and deposits, net
    483,257       483,257       -  
Due from related party
    1,013,386       1,013,386       -  
Trade deposit
    7,802,370       7,802,370       -  
Prepayments
    1,531,433       1,531,433       -  
Note receivable
    4,823,883       4,823,883       -  
Acquisition Deposits
    3,644,317       3,644,317       -  
Total Current Assets
    101,628,596       101,628,596       -  
                         
Property & equipment, net
    1,464,823       1,464,823       -  
Intangible assets, net
    3,296,791       3,134,972       161,819  
Goodwill
    24,508,909       24,812,040       (303,131 )
Total Noncurrent Assets
    29,270,523       29,411,835       (141,312 )
Total Assets
  $ 130,899,119     $ 131,040,431       (141,312 )
                         
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
                       
Current Liabilities
                       
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
  $ 6,873,874     $ 6,873,874       -  
Customer deposits
    2,366,875       2,366,875       -  
Income tax payable
    2,719,351       2,719,351       -  
Total Current Liabilities
    11,960,100       11,960,100          
Derivative liability
    562,139       562,139       -  
Deferred tax liabilities
    809,094       -       809,094  
Total  Liabilities
    13,331,333       12,522,239       809,094  
                         
Stockholders' Equity
                       
Common stock, $.001 par value, 70,000,000 shares authorized, 19,898,235 and 16,714,457 issued and outstanding at September 30, 2010 and December 31,  2009, respectively
    19,898       19,898       -  
Additional paid in capital
    60,261,179       60,261,179       -  
Statutory reserve
    732,282       732,282       -  
Retained earnings
    54,466,310       55,323,336       (857,026 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    2,088,117       2,181,497       (93,380 )
Total Stockholders' Equity
    117,567,786       118,518,192       (950,406 )
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
  $ 130,899,119     $ 131,040,431       (141,312 )

 
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Note 16 - RESTATEMENT OF PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

The following table summarizes the effects of the reclassifications and restatements on the previously issued consolidated income and comprehensive income for the three months ended September 30, 2010 (restated):

   
For the three months ended September 30, 2010
   
Changes
 
   
As restated
   
As previously reported
   
Inc/(Dec)
 
Revenues
  $ 45,516,866     $ 46,290,131       (773,265 )
Cost of services
    34,045,221       32,827,460       1,217,761  
Gross profit
    11,471,645       13,462,671       (1,991,026 )
                         
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    (2,038,141 )     (4,029,167 )     1,991,026  
Gain on disposal of fixed assets
    65,853       65,853       -  
Income from operations
    9,499,357       9,499,357       -  
                         
Other income (expense)
                       
Other income (expense)
    (17 )     (17 )     -  
Gain/(Loss) on change in fair value of derivative liabilities
    304,177       304,177       -  
Interest income
    17,723       17,723       -  
Total other income (expense)
    321,883       321,883       -  
Income before income taxes
    9,821,240       9,821,240       -  
                         
Provision for income taxes
    2,547,194       2,547,194       -  
Net Income
    7,274,046       7,274,046       -  
                         
Comprehensive Income
                       
Net Income
  $ 7,274,046     $ 7,274,046       -  
Foreign currency translation adjustments
    897,063       897,063       -  
Total Comprehensive income
  $ 8,171,109     $ 8,171,109       -  
                         
Income per common share
                       
Basic
  $ 0.37     $ 0.37       -  
Diluted
  $ 0.36     $ 0.36       -  
Weighted average common shares outstanding
                       
Basic
    19,898,235       19,898,235       -  
Diluted
    20,373,536       20,373,536       -  

 
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Note 16 - RESTATEMENT OF PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

The following table summarizes the effects of the reclassifications and restatements on the previously issued consolidated income and comprehensive income for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 (restated):

   
For the nine months ended September 30, 2010
   
Changes
 
   
As restated
   
As previously reported
   
Inc/(Dec)
 
Revenues
  $ 97,808,768     $ 109,161,750     $ (11,352,982 )
Cost of services
    71,350,008       76,643,966       (5,293,958 )
Gross profit
    26,458,760       32,517,784       (6,059,024 )
                         
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    (5,681,325 )     (10,553,846 )     4,872,521  
Gain on disposal of fixed assets
    65,853       65,853       -  
Income from operations
    20,843,288       22,029,791       (1,186,503 )
                         
Other income (expense)
                       
Other income
    6,900       6,900       -  
Gain/(Loss) on change in fair value of derivative liabilities
    1,253,181       1,253,181       -  
Interest income
    56,434       58,435       (2,001 )
Total other income (expense)
    1,316,515       1,318,516       (2,001 )
Income before income taxes
    22,159,803       23,348,307       (1,188,504 )
                         
Provision for income taxes
    5,608,744       5,940,222       (331,478 )
Net Income
  $ 16,551,059     $ 17,408,085     $ (857,026 )
                         
Comprehensive Income
                       
Net Income
  $ 16,551,059     $ 17,408,085     $ (857,026 )
Foreign currency translation adjustments
    442,984       536,364       (93,380 )
Total Comprehensive income
  $ 16,994,043     $ 17,944,449     $ (950,406 )
                         
Income per common share from continuing operations
                       
Basic
  $ 0.92     $ 0.97     $ (0.05 )
Diluted
  $ 0.88     $ 0.93     $ (0.05 )
Weighted average common shares outstanding
                       
Basic
    18,020,554       18,020,554       -  
Diluted
    18,792,520       18,792,520       -  

 
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Note 16 - RESTATEMENT OF PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

The following table summarizes the effects of the reclassifications and restatements on our previously issued consolidated statement of cash flow for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 (restated):

   
For the nine months ended September 30,
2010
   
Changes
 
   
As restated
   
As previously
reported
   
Inc/(Dec)
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
                 
Net income
  $ 16,551,059     $ 17,408,085     $ (857,026 )
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
                       
Depreciation and amortization
    1,254,187       1,442,882       (188,695 )
Provision for doubtful accounts
    59,578       59,578       0  
Stock based compensation
    990,846       990,846       -  
(Gain)/Loss on change in fair value of derivative liabilities
    (1,253,181 )     (1,253,181 )     -  
(Gain)Loss on sales of fixed assets
    (65,853 )     (65,853 )     -  
(Increase) / decrease in assets:
                       
Restricted cash
    (73,488 )     -       (73,488 )
Accounts receivable
    (7,730,724 )     (7,491,630 )     (239,094 )
Other receivable
    924,561       1,151,103       (226,542 )
Due from related party
    (995,798 )     (995,798 )     -  
Advances
    440,115       440,115       -  
Prepayments
    (792,128 )     (991,909 )     199,781  
Trade deposits
    2,118,139       2,109,924       8,215  
Increase / (decrease) in current liabilities:
                       
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
    3,605,152       3,554,277       50,875  
Customer deposits
    308,915       325,446       (16,531 )
Income tax payable
    658,821       385,391       273,430  
Net cash provided by operating activities
    16,000,201       17,069,276       (1,069,075 )
                         
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
                       
Purchase of property & equipment
    (2,779,988 )     (2,779,988 )     -  
Purchase of  intangibles
    (51,359 )     (51,359 )     -  
(Increase)/Decrease in notes receivable
    (3,028,571 )     (3,028,571 )     -  
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets
    5,599,590       5,599,590       -  
Acquisition deposits
    497,330       497,330       -  
Paid for acquisition – net of cash acquired
    (15,782,799 )     (16,085,929 )     303,130  
Net cash (used in) by investing activities
    (15,545,797 )     (15,848,927 )        
                         
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
                       
Proceeds of equity financing
    18,768,054       18,768,054       -  
Net cash provided by financing activities
    18,768,054       18,768,054       -  
                         
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    690,945       (1,512 )     692,457  
                         
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
    19,913,403       19,986,891       (73,488 )
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning balance
    36,574,741       36,677,422       -  
Cash and cash equivalents, ending balance
  $ 56,488,144     $ 56,664,313     $ (176,169 )
                         
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES:
                       
Cash paid during the period for:
                       
Income taxes
  $ 4,271,081     $ 4,875,346     $ (604,265 )
                         
Other non-cash transactions
                       
Purchased goodwill
  $ (14,612,639 )   $ (14,915,770 )   $ 303,131  
Purchased intangible assets
    (3,236,376 )     (3,236,376 )     -  
Fair value of assets purchased less cash acquired
    (767,602 )     (767,602 )     -  
Acquisition financed with stock issuance
    2,833,818       2,833,818       -  
Acquisition paid for with cash - net of acquired
  $ (15,782,799 )   $ (16,085,929 )   $ 303,130  

 
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UNIVERSAL TRAVEL GROUP
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Note 17 - PRO FORMA FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Pro Forma financial statements present revenue and related data of five subsidiaries acquired in 2010 as if the acquisitions were made at the earliest date presented of January 1, 2009.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, the revenue, income from operations, net income, and net income per common share in Pro Forma financial statements are as follow:

   
For the nine months ended September 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Revenues
  $ 111,312,695     $ 100,881,634  
Income from operations
  $ 22,426,069     $ 20,052,454  
Net Income
  $ 17,705,677     $ 8,054,205  
Net income per common share
               
Basic
  $ 0.98     $ 0.58  
Dilute
  $ 0.94     $ 0.54  

Note 18 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On March 4, 2010, the company announced that it has entered into letters of intent to acquire four travel agency businesses in China – Tianjin Hongxun Aviation Agency Co., Ltd. (“Tianjin Hongxun”), Shanxi Jinyang Travel Agency Co., Ltd. (“Shanxi Jingyang”), Kunming Business travel Agency Co., Ltd. (“Kunming Business Travel”), and Shandong Century Aviation Development Co., Ltd. (“Shandong Century”) – for a total purchase consideration of $19.5 million. The combined unaudited 2009 revenue and net income for the four travel agencies were $23.0 million and $3.0 million, respectively. On June 28, 2010, the Company consummated acquisitions of Shanxi Jingyang and Kunming Business. As of September 30, 2010, Tianjin Hongxun and Shandong Century are still pending acquisitions and may be subject to adjustment after completion.

As of September 30, 2010, the Company has evaluated subsequent events for potential recognition and disclosure through the date of the financial statement issuance.

 
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Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition or Result of Operation.

Forward-Looking Statements: No Assurances Intended

In addition to historical information, this Quarterly Report contains forward-looking statements, which are generally identifiable by use of the words “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “plans to,” “estimates,” “projects,” or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements represent Management’s belief as to the future of Universal Travel Group.  Whether those beliefs become reality will depend on many factors that are not under management’s control.  Many risks and uncertainties exist that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in these forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements.

Business Overview

Headquartered in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, the Company is a travel services provider in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and is engaged in providing reservation, booking, and domestic and international travel and tourism services throughout China via the internet, its tripeasy kiosks and through call center customer representatives. Under the theme of “Wings towards a more colorful life”, our core service segments include air-ticketing, hotels reservations and packaged tours.

We started our business in 1998, incorporated in Shenzhen, China, as Shenzhen Yuzhilu Aviation Service Co., Ltd. (“YZL”), and was primarily engaged in air-ticketing business.

In 2007, we completed the acquisition of Speedy Dragon Enterprise Limited, specializing in air cargo agency (“SSD”); Xi'an Golden Net Travel Serve Services Co., Ltd. (“XGN”), specializing in travel packaged tours; Shanghai Lanbao Travel Service Co., Ltd. (“SLB”), specializing in hotel reservations and Foshan Overseas International Travel Service Co., Ltd. (“FOI”), a PRC-based company that handles both domestic and international travel inquiries.

In the second quarter of 2009, based on the past performance of our air cargo business, as well as the market perspective of this business, our board of directors decided to spin off our SSD subsidiary, and as a result, exited the air cargo business. We believe the spin-off was beneficial to us as it allowed us to concentrate on our core business of selling air tickets, hotel accommodations and packaged tours.

In order to seize the opportunities arising from the economic promotion by the Chinese government of the mid and western regions of the PRC, we strategically set up Chongqing Universal Travel E-Commerce Co., Ltd. (“CTE”) to strengthen our presence in that region in the second quarter of 2009 and began generating revenues in the third quarter of 2009.

In March 2010, we completed the acquisition of Huangshan Holiday Travel Service Co., Ltd. (“HHT”), Hebei Tianyuan International Travel Agency Co., Ltd. (“HTT”), and Zhengzhou Yulongkang Travel Agency Co., Ltd. (“ZYT”). At the end of June 2010, we also completed the acquisition of Shanxi Jinyang Travel Agency Co., Ltd. (“SJT”) and Kunming Business Travel Agency Co., Ltd. (“KBT”), two other packaged tour services providers included into our operations from their dates of acquisition.

We believe that these acquisitions of travel service providers would help us further expand our geographic coverage in the fast growing domestic travel market. We believe our comprehensive service platform and broad customer reach will enable us to improve the sales volume and operation efficiency of these new acquisitions. On the other hand, they will also help lift the sales volume and operation efficiency of our existing subsidiaries, and thus improve our overall earnings and profit margins.

We currently have three discrete lines of business and revenue. Our air-ticketing segment relates to the segment reporting of YZL and CTE. Our hotel reservation segment relates to SLB and HHT. Our packaged tours segment relates to CTE, FOI, XGN, STA, HHT, HTT, ZYT, SJT and KBT.

 
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Those new subsidiaries which previously had air-ticketing, hotel reservation, and packaged tour services were consolidated into our existing air-ticketing, hotel reservation, and packaged tour services. With higher volume in these three business segments, we believe that we now have better bargaining power with our suppliers, the airlines or hotels, and packed tours.

On June 21, 2010 we closed a common stock offering transaction. In this transaction, we issued 2,857,143 shares of common stock at $7.00 per share for an aggregate amount of $20 million.

In July 2010, we partnered with Agoda, a subsidiary of Priceline.com, to strengthen our hotel reservation business segment. Under this partnership agreement, we offer our customers access to Agoda's international network of hotels. Through our website, travelers will be able to enjoy special Agoda promotions and instant confirmation at tens of thousands of hotels worldwide. Specifically, while conducting a search of international hotels on our website, the results will yield supply information from Agoda’s database.  The accounting for reservations placed through Agoda is under our hotel reservations segment under “international hotel booking.” Also through this partnership, Agoda intends to increase its exposure in the large Chinese travel market. This partnership offers us the opportunity to work with one of the world's largest online hotel reservation agencies and further strengthen our hotel reservation segment. The cooperation with Agoda fits with our strategy of expanding our higher margin business segments. We intend to leverage Agoda's global brand awareness and look forward to higher volume in hotel reservation.

In 2009, we were selected one of the Top Ten Brands of Travel Services in the PRC. We believe our quality of services will distinguish us in our long term competitiveness.

On September 10, 2010, we sold all our 1,523 tripeasy kiosks to Shenzhen Xunbao E-Commerce Co., Ltd. (“SXB”), an online insurance company, for RMB 40.3 million (approximately $5.9 million) in cash. We received a two-year exclusive sales right for all travel related products on the kiosks as part of the sales transaction.  Accordingly, the sale has no impact on our performance in the third quarter, and we believe this will save our depreciation and maintenance costs and will improve our overall margin and financial performance.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND 2009

The following table presents certain consolidated statement of operations information derived from the consolidated statements of income for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 respectively.

Because the Company had spun off its SSD and exited the air cargo business in the second quarter of 2009, all numbers attributable to continuing operations in the following discussion do not include the operating results of SSD for its historical results.  Such had been reclassified as discontinued operations.

   
For The Three Months Ended
             
   
September 30,
   
Increase/
       
   
2010
   
2009
   
(Decrease)
   
Percentage
 
   
Restated
                   
Revenues
  $ 45,516,866     $ 29,711,526     $ 15,805,340       53.20 %
Cost of services
    34,045,221       20,919,390       13,125,831       62.74 %
Gross profit
    11,471,645       8,792,136       2,679,509       30.48 %
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    (2,038,141 )     (1,358,802 )     (679,339 )     50.00 %
Gain on disposal of fixed assets
    65,853       -       65,853       100.00 %
Income from operations
    9,499,357       7,433,334       2,066,023       27.79 %
Other income (expenses)
    (17 )     2,460       (2,477 )     -100.69 %
Gain/(Loss) on change in fair value of derivative liabilities
    304,177       (847,754 )     1,151,931       -135.88 %
Interest income
    17,723       15,910       1,813       11.40 %
Income before income taxes
    9,821,240       6,603,950       3,217,290       48.72 %
Provision for income taxes
    2,547,194       1,891,043       656,151       34.70 %
Net Income
  $ 7,274,046     $ 4,712,907     $ 2,561,139       54.34 %

 
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For the three months ended September 30, 2010:
                                     
 
Air
 
(%) of
 
Hotel
 
(%) of
 
Package
 
(%) of
     
Revenue Segment
Ticketing
 
sector
 
Reservation
 
sector
 
Tours
 
sector
 
Total
 
Revenue
  $ 5,736,699       12.60 %   $ 4,400,270       9.67 %   $ 35,379,897       77.73 %   $ 45,516,866  
Cost of services
  $ 2,080,605       6.11 %   $ 1,554,191       4.57 %   $ 30,410,425       89.32 %   $ 34,045,221  
Gross profit
  $ 3,656,094       31.87 %   $ 2,846,079       24.81 %   $ 4,969,472       43.32 %   $ 11,471,645  
Gross margin
    63.73 %             64.68 %             14.05 %             25.20 %
Segment effect in gross margin (*)
    8.03 %             6.25 %             10.92 %             25.20 %
                                                         
For the three months ended September 30, 2009:
                                                 
 
Air
 
(%) of
 
Hotel
 
(%) of
 
Package
 
(%) of
         
Revenue Segment
Ticketing
 
sector
 
Reservation
 
sector
 
Tours
 
sector
 
Total
 
Revenue
  $ 4,876,665       16.41 %   $ 3,832,254       12.90 %   $ 21,002,607       70.69 %   $ 29,711,526  
Cost of services
  $ 1,435,136       6.86 %   $ 1,185,367       5.67 %   $ 18,298,887       87.47 %   $ 20,919,390  
Gross profit
  $ 3,441,529       39.14 %   $ 2,646,887       30.11 %   $ 2,703,720       30.75 %   $ 8,792,136  
Gross margin
    70.57 %             69.07 %             12.87 %             29.59 %
Segment effect in gross margin (*)
    11.58 %             8.91 %             9.10 %             29.59 %

(*) “Segment effect in Gross Margin” was calculated by multiplying “the percentage of the segment revenue over the total revenue” with “gross margin of the related sector”. This outlines how each segment contributes to the total gross margin.

Revenue

Our air-ticketing segment relates to the segment reporting of YZL and CTE. Our hotel reservation segment relates to SLB and HHT. Our packaged tours segment relates to CTE, FOI, XGN, STA, HHT, HTT, ZYT, SJT, and KBT.

Revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2010 were $45,516,866, compared to $29,711,526 for the same period in 2009, an increase of $15,805,340, or approximately 53.2%. The contributions from the five newly acquired subsidiaries were $11,461,298, or 24.95% of our total revenues for these three months. Excluding this effect, revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2010 were $34,055,568, compared to $29,711,526 for the same period in 2009, an increase of $4,344,042, or approximately 14.62%.

We have expended considerable efforts to expand our businesses, especially the packaged tour business. This resulted in the acquisition of five new packaged tour subsidiaries this year.  For that reason, along with the strong demand for travel demand as a result of the growth of the Chinese economy, and the continuing effect of the Chinese government’s stimulus package, our revenue for the quarter ended September 30, 2010 increased significantly from the same period the year before.  The high growth rate is also helped by large exhibitions in China, including the Shanghai World Expo, and higher ticket sales. We continue to see success in cross marketing and selling our travel related products across our business segments and increased brand awareness from online and offline sales.

Revenue from air-ticketing segment were $5,736,699 for the three months ended September 30, 2010 compared to $4,876,665 for the same period last year, an increase of $860,034, or approximately 17.64%. This increase was generally driven by the increase in air-ticket sales volume, approximately 250,000 more tickets were sold compared to same period last year, and further improved by the operations from our CTE subsidiary. We attribute the higher air ticket sales to the booming tourism, general inflation in Chinese economy, as well as the downgraded competition among airlines. As China’s economy grows, we believe that our growth in air-ticketing is sustainable in the foreseeable future.

 
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Revenue from hotel reservations segment were $4,400,270 for the three months ended September 30, 2010 compared to $3,832,254 for the same period in 2009, an increase of $568,016, or approximately 14.82%. We did not buy out any hotel inventory during the Shanghai World Expo period, and therefore the growth in this segment was not as high as other segments. We believe that after this one-time event, our hotel segment will continue to grow in the foreseeable future.

Revenue from our packaged tour segment were $35,379,897 for the three months ended September 30, 2010, compared to $21,002,607 for the same period in 2009, an increase of $14,377,290, or approximately 68.45%. Excluding the effect of the five newly acquired subsidiaries, which was $11,461,298, our revenues from this segment were $23,918,599 for the three months ended September 30, 2010, compared to $21,002,607, for the same period in 2009, an increase of $2,915,992, or approximately 13.88%, we serviced approximately 36,000 more customer days organically compared to the same period last year. This increase is a result of the growth of the Chinese economy, improved operations from STA and our efforts in carrying out various marketing programs.

Cost of Services

Costs of services for air-ticketing segment cover mainly business and revenue related taxes.  Costs of services for hotel reservation segment cover mainly business and revenue related taxes, as well as commissions paid to the sales agents for selling hotel rooms in the Company’s system.   Costs of services for packaged tour segment include meals, transportation (airline tickets, train tickets and car rental), lodging, airport transfers, tickets to local attractions and tours.

Other direct costs such as systems and related technologies used by each segment operations, and costs associated with payment processing are also included in the Company’s Costs of Services. In addition, the Company allocates costs of labor and facilities, depreciation, communications, and utility expenses incurred by each segment between costs of services and general administrative expenses.  The percentage, ranging from 50% to 80%, allocated to costs of sales is based on management estimate, and the percentage allocated is estimated to be directly associated with the generation of revenues.  We do not offer any volume rebates but enjoy volume rebates from our vendors, calculated based on the vendors’ own internal rebate policy. We do not record receivables for these rebates, and we only record them as a reduction of cost when received.

Costs of services for the three months ended September 30, 2010 were $34,045,221 compared to $20,919,390 for the same period in 2009, an increase of $13,125,831, or approximately 62.74%. The comparatively higher costs of services resulted from packaged tour segment making up a greater percentage of our total revenue and their corresponding higher cost of services. Excluding the costs of services for the five newly acquired subsidiaries, which was $9,822,971, costs of services for the three months ended September 30, 2010 were $24,222,250, compared to $20,919,390, for the same period in 2009, an increase of $3,302,860, or approximately 15.09%. The increase is in tandem with the increase in revenue.

Costs of services from air-ticketing segment were $2,080,605 for the three months ended September 30, 2010, compared to $1,435,136 for the same period last year, an increase of $645,469, or approximately 44.98%. This increase is associated with the higher booking volumes, higher depreciation and maintenance cost related to tripeasy kiosks, higher salaries expenses along with increased numbers of employees in this segment.

Costs of services from hotel-reservation segment were $1,554,191 for the three months ended September 30, 2010, compared to $1,185,367 for the same period last year, an increase of $368,824, or approximately 31.11%. The increase is associated with a higher volume of commission split sales with retail agencies as we did not buy any hotel inventory for the period of the Shanghai World Expo.  The commission rate for retail agencies is about 80% of the total commission amount we receive from the hotels.

Costs of services from packaged-tour segment were $30,410,425 for the three months ended September 30, 2010, compared to $18,298,887 for the same period last year, an increase of $12,111,538 or approximately 66.19%. The increase is in tandem with the increase of revenue. Excluding the effect of the costs of services for the five newly acquired subsidiaries, which was $9,822,971, our costs of services from this segment were $20,587,454, for the three months ended September 30, 2010 compared to $18,298,887, for the same period in 2009, an increase of $2,288,567, or approximately 12.51%. The increase is also in tandem with the increase of revenue in this segment.

 
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Gross Profit

Gross profit for the three months ended September 30, 2010 was $11,471,645, compared to $8,792,136, for the same period in 2009, an increase of $2,679,509, or approximately 30.48%. The increase in gross profit is due to the same factors contributing to the growth in revenue. The growth in our domestic air-ticketing segment is a result of synergy from our packaged tour operations.

Gross profit in our air-ticketing segment was $3,656,094 for the three months ended September 30, 2010, compared to $3,441,529 for the same period last year, an increase of $214,565, or approximately 6.23%. Gross profit margin for the three months ended September 30, 2010 was 63.73%, compared to 70.57% for the same period in 2009, a slight decrease of approximately 6.84% as a result of increased depreciation expenses of our tripeasy kiosks. Because we have sold all our kiosks in September this year, we anticipate that our margin in the air-ticketing segment will improve in the coming quarter.

Gross profit in our hotel reservation segment was $2,846,079 for the three months ended September 30, 2010 compared to $2,646,887 for the same period last year, a increase of $199,192, or approximately 7.53%. Gross profit margin in this segment for the three months ended September 30, 2010 was 64.68% compared to 69.07% for the same period in 2009, a decrease of approximately 4.39%. The decreased gross profit margin is mostly associated with a higher volume of commission split sales with retail agencies for a higher portion of sales compared to the same period last year. We believe that after the one-time Shanghai World Expo event, our gross profit margin will improve in the foreseeable future.

Gross profit in our packaged tour segment was $4,969,472 for the three months ended September 30, 2010 compared to $2,703,720 for the same period last year, an increase of $2,265,752, or approximately 83.80%. Gross profit margin in this segment for the three months ended September 30, 2010 was 14.05% compared to 12.87% for the same period in 2009, an increase of 1.17%. We have managed to improve our overall profit margins as a result of our integration of the newly acquired subsidiaries this quarter, by leveraging off our greater bargaining power and synergy as a national travel group. We believe that our strong local contacts and network established through our subsidiaries are critical in our nationwide expansion strategy.

Our air-ticketing and hotel reservation segments have much higher gross margin than our packaged tour segment business primarily as our revenue from air-ticketing and hotel reservation segments are the commission we generate and our costs of service are mainly business taxes, systems and related technologies used in operations, costs associated with payment processing, and allocation of costs of labor and facilities, communications, and utility expenses, which all together are not substantial; while costs of services for the packaged tour segment include meals, transportation (airline tickets, train tickets and car rental), lodging, airport transfers, tickets to local attractions and tours, that all together are much substantial variable and fixed overheads.

Consolidated gross margin for the three months ended September 30, 2010 came in at 25.20%, a 4.39% decrease from the 29.59% in the same period last year. The lower gross margin is mainly due to our changes in revenues mix. Due to the difference in revenues recognition, our packaged tour segment has a lower gross margin. During the three months ended September 30, 2010, revenues generated from packaged tour segment, which have a smaller profit-margin, grew at a higher rate than revenues generated from air ticketing and hotel reservations, leading to lower overall gross margin.

 
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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Major selling, general, and administrative expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 are as follows:

   
For the three months ended September 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Salary and commission
    397,276       13,570  
Marketing
    40,147       34,410  
Rent
    96,095       67,197  
Depreciation and amortization
    134,464       23,189  
Professional fees
    229,842       249,375  
Stock-based compensation
    313,842       306,432  
Other general and administrative expenses
    826,475       664,629  
Total
  $ 2,038,141     $ 1,358,802  

Selling, general and administrative expenses totaled $2,038,141 for three months ended September 30, 2010 compared to $1,358,802 for the same period last year, an increase of approximately 50.00%.

Selling, general and administrative expenses were approximately 4.48% of revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2010 as compared to 4.57% for the same period last year. General increase in selling, general and administrative expenses are in connection with the growth in business operations during the three months ended September 30, 2010, as compared to the same period of last year. The higher expenses on salary and commission are associated with business expansion including approximately a 150 increase in employee headcount as a result of acquiring the five new subsidiaries this year and an increase in commission split as a result of increased number of large retail agencies. We do not foresee a continued increase in the commission split as the short of hotel inventory during the Shanghai World Expo is a one-off event and our operating focus is to increase our direct customer sales and royalties.

Other Income (Expenses)

Gain on change in fair value of derivative liability for the three months ended September, 2010 was $304,177 compared to a loss of $847,754 for same period last year. The Company adopted Derivative and Hedging, ASC 815-40 effective January 1, 2009. The warrants issued in connection with the “Securities Purchase Agreement” dated August 28, 2008 were reclassified from equity to derivative liability and marked to market.  Therefore, the Company recorded a gain on change in fair value of derivative liability of $304,177 on September 30, 2010 to mark to market for the decrease in fair value of the warrants from July 1, 2010 to September 30, 2010.

Net Income

Net income was $7,274,046, or 15.98% of revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2010, compared to $4,712,907, 15.86% of revenues for the same period last year. The increase in net income is mostly due to our efforts to expand our business, our merger and acquisition strategy, as well as the non-cash gain on change in fair value of derivative liability.

NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND 2009

The following table presents certain consolidated statement of operations information derived from the consolidated statements of income for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 respectively.

Because the Company had spun off its SSD subsidiary and exited the air cargo business in the second quarter of 2009, all numbers attributable to continuing operations in the following discussion do not include the operating results of SSD for the first and second quarters of 2009 and its historical results.  Such had been reclassified as discontinued operations.

 
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For The Nine Months Ended
             
   
September 30,
   
Increase/
       
   
2010
   
2009
   
(Decrease)
   
Percentage
 
   
Restated
                   
Revenues
  $ 97,808,768     $ 63,366,444     $ 34,442,324       54.35 %
Cost of services
    71,350,008       43,568,224       27,781,784       63.77 %
Gross profit
    26,458,760       19,798,220       6,660,540       33.64 %
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    (5,681,325 )     (3,161,100 )     (2,520,225 )     79.73 %
Gain on disposal of fixed assets
    65,853       -       65,853       100.00 %
Income from operations
    20,843,288       16,637,120       4,206,168       25.28 %
Other income
    6,900       8,879       (1,979 )     -22.29 %
Gain/(Loss) on change in fair value of derivative liabilities
    1,253,181       (6,553,971 )     7,807,152       -119.12 %
Interest income
    56,434       39,206       17,228       43.94 %
Income before income taxes –continuing operations
    22,159,803       10,131,234       12,028,569       118.73 %
Provision for income taxes
    5,608,744       4,029,194       1,579,550       39.20 %
Income from continuing operations
  $ 16,551,059     $ 6,102,040     $ 10,449,019       171.24 %
Income from discontinued operations
  $ -     $ 177,975     $ (177,975 )     -100.00 %
Loss on disposition of discontinued operations
    -       (770,595 )     770,595       -100.00 %
Loss from discontinued operation
  $ -     $ (592,620 )   $ 592,620       -100.00 %
Net Income
  $ 16,551,059     $ 5,509,420     $ 11,041,639       200.41 %

For the nine months ended September 30, 2010:
                                     
 
Air
 
(%) of
 
Hotel
 
(%) of
 
Package
 
(%) of
     
Revenue Segment
Ticketing
 
sector
 
Reservation
 
sector
 
Tours
 
sector
 
Total
 
Revenue
  $ 14,439,187       14.76 %   $ 10,862,393       11.11 %   $ 72,507,188       74.13 %   $ 97,808,768  
Cost of services
  $ 4,913,895       6.89 %   $ 3,533,764       4.95 %   $ 62,902,349       88.16 %   $ 71,350,008  
Gross profit
  $ 9,525,292       36.00 %   $ 7,328,629       27.70 %   $ 9,604,839       36.30 %   $ 26,458,760  
Gross margin
    65.97 %             67.47 %             13.25 %             27.05 %
Segment effect in gross margin (*)
    9.74 %             7.49 %             9.82 %             27.05 %
                                                         
For the nine months ended September 30, 2009:
                                                 
 
Air
 
(%) of
 
Hotel
 
(%) of
 
Package
 
(%) of
         
Revenue Segment
Ticketing
 
sector
 
Reservation
 
sector
 
Tours
 
sector
 
Total
 
Revenue
  $ 10,922,307       17.24 %   $ 9,063,229       14.30 %   $ 43,380,908       68.46 %   $ 63,366,444  
Cost of services
  $ 3,121,300       7.16 %   $ 2,868,994       6.59 %   $ 37,577,930       86.25 %   $ 43,568,224  
Gross profit
  $ 7,801,007       39.40 %   $ 6,194,235       31.29 %   $ 5,802,978       29.31 %   $ 19,798,220  
Gross margin
    71.42 %             68.34 %             13.38 %             31.24 %
Segment effect in gross margin (*)
    12.31 %             9.78 %             9.16 %             31.24 %

(*) “Segment effect in Gross Margin” was calculated by multiplying “the percentage of the segment revenue over the total revenue” with “gross margin of the related sector”. This outlines how each segment contributes to the total gross margin.

Revenue

Our air-ticketing segment relates to the segment reporting of YZL and CTE. Our hotel reservation segment relates to SLB and CTE. Our packaged tour segment relates CTE, FOI, XGN, STA, HHT, HTT, ZYT, SJT and KBT.

 
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Revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 were $97,808,768, compared to $63,366,444 for the same period in 2009, an increase of $34,442,324, or approximately 54.35%. The contributions from the five newly acquired subsidiaries were $18,736,886, or 19.16% of our total revenues for these nine months. Excluding this effect, revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 were $79,071,882, compared to $63,366,444 for the same period 2009, an increase of $15,705,438 or approximately 24.79%.

The acquisition of the five subsidiaries this year was primarily due to our efforts to expand our businesses, especially the packaged tour business, along with the strong demand for travel demand as a result of the recovery of Chinese economy, and the continuing effect of the Chinese government’s stimulus package.  The high growth rate is also helped by the comparatively lower numbers in the same quarters last year, when the tourism industry was adversely affected by H1N1. We continue to see success in cross marketing and selling our travel related products across our business segments and increased brand awareness from online and offline sales.

Revenues from air-ticketing segment were $14,439,187 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared to $10,922,307 for the same period last year, an increase of $3,516,880, or approximately 32.20%. This increase is generally driven by increase in air-ticket sales volume, approximately 600,000 more tickets were sold compared to the same fiscal period last year, and improved operations from CTE. We attribute the higher air ticket sales to the booming tourism, general inflation in Chinese economy, as well as the downgraded competition among airlines. As China’s economy grows, we believe that our growth in air-ticketing is sustainable in the foreseeable future.

Revenues from hotel reservation segment were $10,862,393 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared to $9,063,229 for the same period in 2009, an increase of $1,799,164, or approximately 19.85%. We did not buy out any hotel inventory during the period of the Shanghai World Expo, and therefore the growth in this segment is not as high as our other segments. We believe that after this one-time event, our hotel reservations segment will continue to grow in the foreseeable future.

Revenues from our packaged tour segment were $72,507,188 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, compared to $43,380,908 for the same period in 2009, an increase of $29,126,280, or approximately 67.14%. Excluding the effect on revenue from the five newly acquired subsidiaries, which was $18,736,886, our revenues from this segment were $53,770,302 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, compared to $43,380,908, for the same period in 2009, an increase of $10,389,394, approximately 23.95%. We serviced approximately 120,000 more customer days organically compared to the same period last year. This increase is a result of the growth of Chinese economy, improved operations from STA, and our efforts in carrying out various marketing programs.

Cost of Services

Costs of services for air ticket segment cover mainly business and revenue related taxes.  Costs of services for hotel reservation segment cover mainly business and revenue related taxes, as well as commissions paid to the sales agents for selling hotel rooms in the Company’s system.   Commission rates vary and are paid to these sales agents after we are paid our commissions by the hotels. Costs of services for packaged tour segment include meals, transportation (airline tickets, train tickets and car rental), lodging, airport transfers, tickets to local attractions and tours.

Other direct costs such as systems and related technologies used by each segment operations, and costs associated with payment processing are also included in the Company’s Costs of Services. In addition, the Company allocates costs of labor and facilities, depreciation, communications, and utility expenses incurred by each segment between costs of services and general administrative expenses.  The percentage, ranging from 50% to 80%, allocated to costs of sales is based on management estimate, and the percentage allocated is estimated to be directly associated with the generation of revenues. We do not offer any volume rebates but enjoy volume rebates from our vendors, calculated based on the vendors’ own internal rebate policy. We do not record receivables for these rebates, and we only record them as a reduction of cost when received.

Costs of services for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 were $71,350,008 compared to $43,568,224 for the same period in 2009, an increase of $27,781,784, or approximately 63.77%. The comparatively higher costs of services resulted from packaged tour segment making up a greater percentage of our total revenue and their corresponding higher cost of services. Excluding the effect of the costs of services of the five newly acquired subsidiaries, which is $15,988,954, costs of services for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 were $55,361,054, compared to $43,568,224, for the same period in 2009, an increase of $11,792,830, or approximately 27.07%. The increase is in tandem with the increase of revenue.

 
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Costs of services from air-ticketing segment were $4,913,895 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, compared to $3,121,300 for the same period last year, an increase of $1,792,595, or approximately 57.43%. This increase is associated with the higher booking volumes, higher salaries expenses along with increased numbers of employees in this segment.

Costs of services from hotel-reservation segment were $3,533,764 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, compared to $2,868,994 for the same period last year, an increase of $664,770, or approximately 23.17%. The increase is associated with increased volume in commission split sales to retail agencies for promoting our business and reclassification of cost of salary and rent.  We do not anticipate increases in commission splits.

Costs of services from packaged-tour segment were $62,902,349 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, compared to $37,577,930 for the same period last year, an increase of $25,324,419 or approximately 67.39%. The increase is in tandem with the increase of revenue. Excluding the effect of the costs of services for the five newly acquired subsidiaries, which was $15,988,954, our costs of services from this segment were $46,913,395 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared to $37,577,930 for the same period in 2009, an increase of $9,335,465, or approximately 24.84%. The increase is also in tandem with the increase of revenue.

Gross Profit

Gross profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 was $26,458,760 compared to $19,798,220, for the same period in 2009, an increase of $6,660,540, or approximately 33.64%. The increase in gross profit is due to the same factors contributing to the growth in revenue. The growth in both our domestic air-ticketing and hotel reservations segment is a result of synergies from our packaged tour operations.

Gross profit in our air-ticketing segment was $9,525,292 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, compared to $7,801,007 for the same period last year, an increase of $1,724,285, or approximately 22.10%. Gross profit margin for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 was 65.97%, slightly lower than 71.42% for the same period in 2009. It is a result of increased depreciation and maintenance cost of our tripeasy kiosks, but as we sold all our kiosks in September this year, we anticipate that our margin in the air-ticketing segment will improve in the foreseeable future.

Gross profit in our hotel reservation segment was $7,328,629 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared to $6,194,235 for the same period last year, an increase of $1,134,394, or approximately 18.31%. Gross profit margin in this segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 was 67.47%, compared to 68.34% for the same period in 2009, a slight decrease of 0.88%. The decreased gross profit margin is mostly due to the increase volume in commission split sales to retail agencies and the reclassification of the costs associated. We believe that after the one- time event, namely the Shanghai World Expo, our hotel segment will continue to grow in the foreseeable future.

Gross profit in our packaged tour segment was $9,604,839 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared to $5,802,978 for the same period last year, an increase of $3,801,861, or approximately 65.52%.  Gross profit margin in this segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 was 13.25% compared to 13.38% for the same period 2009, a decrease of 0.13%. We have managed to improve our profit margins as a result of our integration of the newly acquired subsidiaries this year, by leveraging off our greater bargaining power and synergy as a national travel group. We believe that our strong local contacts and network established through our subsidiaries are critical in our nationwide expansion strategy.

Our air-ticketing and hotel reservation segments have much higher gross margin than our packaged tour segment primarily as our revenues from air-ticketing and hotel reservation segments are the commission we generated and our costs of service are mainly business taxes, systems and related technologies used in operations, costs associated with payment processing, and allocation of costs of labor and facilities, communications, and utility expenses, which all together are not substantial; while costs of services for the packaged tour segment include meals, transportation (airline tickets, train tickets and car rental), lodging, airport transfers, tickets to local attractions and tours, that all together are much substantial variable and fixed overheads.

 
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Consolidated gross margin for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 came in at 27.05%, a 4.19% decrease from the 31.24% in the same period last year. The lower gross margin is mainly due to our changes in revenues mix. Due to the difference in revenues recognition, our packaged tour segment has lower gross margin. During the nine months ended September 30, 2010, revenues generated from packaged tour segment, which have a smaller profit-margin, grew at a much higher rate than revenues generated from air ticketing and hotel reservation segments, leading to lower overall gross margin.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Major selling, general, and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 are as follows:

   
For the nine months ended September 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Salary and commission
    1,114,975       444,537  
Marketing
    215,204       73,265  
Rent
    266,438       149,868  
Depreciation and amortization
    802,847       42,263  
Professional fees
    889,092       591,051  
Stock-based compensation
    990,846       802,157  
Other general and administrative expenses
    1,401,923       1,057,959  
Total
  $ 5,681,325     $ 3,161,100  

Selling, general and administrative expenses totaled $5,681,325 for nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared to $3,161,100 for the same period last year, an increase of approximately 79.73%.

Selling, general and administrative expenses were approximately 5.81% of revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 as compared to 4.99% for the same period last year. General increase in selling, general and administrative expenses are in connection with the growth in business operations during the nine months ended September 30, 2010, as compared to the same period of last year. During the first three quarters of 2010, we incurred extra professional fees, amortization expenses of identified intangible assets, and consolidation expenses for the aforesaid mergers and acquisitions. To promote our businesses, especially the packaged tour segment, we spent $215,204 on advertisements in the first three quarters of 2010, while we did not incur so much for the same period last year. In the second half of 2009, we established two subsidiaries, CTE and STA. Depreciation and amortization expenses of these two newly established companies have been taken into account since the third quarter of 2009. The doubling of salary expense and commission is due to the increased split on commissions to large retail agencies as a result of increased sales volume and an increase in the number of new hires including employees from our five new acquisitions Average salary is approximately 2,000 RMB/month for first-line employees, and commission paid per marketing employee is approximately 2,500 RMB/month base on their performance.

Other Income (Expenses)

Gain on change in fair value of derivative liability for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 was $1,253,181 compared to a loss of $6,553,971 for the same period last year. The Company adopted Derivative and Hedging, ASC 815-40 effective January 1, 2009. The warrants issued in connection with the “Securities Purchase Agreement” dated August 28, 2008 were reclassified from equity to derivative liability and marked to market.  Therefore, the Company recorded a gain on change in fair value of derivative liability of $1,253,181 on September 30, 2010 to mark to market for the decrease in fair value of the warrants from January 1, 2010 to September 30, 2010.

 
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Net Income

Net income was $16,551,059, or 16.92% of revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, compared to $5,509,420, or 8.69% of revenues for the same period last year. The significant increase in net income is mostly due to our efforts to expand our business, our merger and acquisition strategy, as well as the non-cash gain on change in fair value of derivative liability.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Cash for operations and liquidity needs are funded primarily through cash flows from operations and equity raise. Cash and cash equivalents were $56,488,144 as of September 30, 2010. Current assets and current liabilities as of September 30, 2010 were $101,628,596 and $11,960,100, respectively, yielding working capital of $89,668,496. We believe that the funds available to us from operations and equity raise are adequate to meet our operating needs for the next twelve months. For the nine months ended September 30, 2010, net cash provided by operating activities was approximately $16,000,201, which resulted primarily from our operating cash flow and effective management of cash flow.

Capital Expenditure

Total capital expenditure for nine months ended September 30, 2010 was $2,779,988 to purchase fixed assets, primarily machinery and equipment, such as tripeasy kiosks. On September 9, 2010, all of our 1,523 tripeasy kiosks were sold for a total of $5,698,498.  Management may consider substantial increase in equipment or other supporting machinery expenditures to support the fast development and expansion of our business in the future.

Working Capital Requirements

Historically, operations and short term financing have been sufficient to meet our cash needs. We believe that we will be able to generate revenue from operations to provide the necessary cash flow to meet anticipated working capital requirements. However, our actual working capital needs for the long and short term will depend upon numerous factors, including operating results, competition, the opportunity to acquire or start-up new businesses, and the availability of credit facilities, none of which can be predicted with certainty. Due to our rapid growth and expansion, our need for additional capital may arise, and management will seek to raise capital for the maintenance and expansion of our operations through the issuance of debt or equity if necessary. To satisfy these capital needs due to our broad expansion in PRC, we may incur additional capital expenditures.

We filed a Registration Statement on Form S-3 to register $50,000,000 worth of securities on August 7, 2009, which became effective on November 5, 2009. In December 15, 2009, we closed Subscription Agreements with certain investors to sell to them an aggregate of 2,222,222 shares of common stocks for net proceeds of $18.9 million. We also closed another common stock public offering transaction on June 16, 2010. In this transaction we issued 2,857,143 shares of common stocks fornet proceeds of $18.8 million.

Unless otherwise indicated in a prospectus supplement, we intend to use the net proceeds from the sale of the securities under the S-3 registration for general corporate purposes, including expanding our products, and for general working capital purposes.  We may also use a portion of the net proceeds to acquire or invest in businesses and products that are complementary to our own, although we have no current plans, commitments or agreements with respect to any acquisitions.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have never entered into any off-balance sheet financing arrangements except leases and have never established any special purpose entities. We have not guaranteed any debt or commitments of other entities or entered into any options on non-financial assets.

 
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

We currently do not hold or use any derivative or other financial instruments that expose us to substantial market risk except for our derivative warrant liability and we have no foreign exchange contracts.

We are exposed to foreign exchange risk arising from fluctuations in the exchange rate between U.S. Dollars and Renminbi. Our operations are located in the People’s Republic of China and substantially all of our revenues and assets are denominated in Renminbi. However our reporting currency is the U.S. Dollar and some of our expenses are denominated in U.S. Dollars. As a result, our financial results are potentially subject to the impact of changes in value between U.S. Dollars and Renminbi. If the Renminbi depreciates relative to the U.S. Dollar, the value of our revenues, earnings and assets as reported in our financial statements will decline.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

Evaluation of our Disclosure Controls

As of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have evaluated the effectiveness of our “disclosure controls and procedures” (“Disclosure Controls”). Disclosure Controls, as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), are procedures that are designed with the objective of ensuring that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Exchange Act, such as this Quarterly Report, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. Disclosure Controls are also designed with the objective of ensuring that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including the CEO and CFO, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Our management, including the CEO and CFO, does not expect that our Disclosure Controls will prevent all error and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. The design of any system of controls also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions.

Based upon their controls evaluation, our CEO and CFO have concluded that our Disclosure Controls are effective at a reasonable assurance level.

Changes in internal control over financial reporting

There have been no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting during our third fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

There is no material legal proceeding pending against us.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There have not been any material changes to the Company’s risk factors from its Amendment No. 2 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A on June 7, 2010.

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

None.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4. (Removed and Reserved).

None.

Item 5. Other Information

Not applicable.

Item 6. Exhibits

Copies of the following documents are included as exhibits to this report pursuant to Item 601 of Regulation S-K.

Exhibit No.
 
SEC Ref. No.
 
Title of Document
         
1
 
31.1
 
Certification of the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
         
2.
 
31.2
 
Certification of the Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
         
3
 
32.1
 
Certification of the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*
         
4
  
32.2
  
Certification of the Principal Financial Officer pursuant to U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*

* The Exhibit attached to this Form 10-Q shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to liability under that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

 
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Date: July 22, 2011
 
 
UNIVERSAL TRAVEL GROUP
 
       
 
By: 
/s/ Jiangping Jiang
 
   
Jiangping Jiang
 
   
Chairwoman and Chief Executive Officer
 
   
 (Principal Executive Officer)
 

 
By: 
/s/ Jing Xie
 
   
Jing Xie
 
   
Chief Financial Officer
 
   
 (Principal Financial Officer)
 
 
 
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