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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 FORM 10-Q/A

 

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

 

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2011

 

o TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

Commission File Number: 001-34962

 

GUANWEI RECYCLING CORP.

 (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada   98-0669936
(State or other jurisdiction   (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or organization)   Identification No.)

Rong Qiao Economic Zone, Fuqing City

Fujian Province,

People’s Republic of China 350301

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

86-591 8539 2532

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.   Yes  þ No o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, 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  þ    No o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. 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   (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) Smaller reporting company þ

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes o   No þ

 

As of January 27, 2012, the registrant had 20,000,006 shares of its common stock issued and outstanding.

 

 
 

 

EXPLANATORY NOTE

 

Guanwei Recycling Corp., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”) is filing this Amendment No. 1 to its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q which was originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on August 15, 2011 (“Original Form 10-Q”), to incorporate the Company’s revisions and responses pursuant to certain comment letters from the staff of the SEC dated June 30, 2011, September 8, 2011 and October 4, 2011 (collectively, the “SEC Comment Letters”).  Except for the amended disclosures made in response to the SEC Comment Letters, the information in this Form 10-Q/A has not been updated to reflect events that occurred after August 15, 2011, the filing date of the Original Form 10-Q. Accordingly, this Form 10-Q/A should be read in conjunction with the Company’s filings made with the SEC subsequent to the filing of the Original Form 10-Q.  The following sections have been amended, without limitation:

 

  Part I      
  · Item 1. Financial Statements
  · Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
  · Item 4. Controls and Procedures
  Part II      
  · Item 6. Exhibits

 

Except as set forth above, all other information in the Company’s Original Form 10-Q remains unchanged.  The Company has re-filed the entire Form 10-Q in order to provide more convenient access to the amended information in context.

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

        PAGE
    PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION    
Item 1.   Financial Statements   3
    Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 (Unaudited)   3
    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income for the Three Months and Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 (Unaudited)   4
    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 (Unaudited)   5
    Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)   6
Item 2.   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations   12
Item 3.   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk   20
Item 4.   Controls and Procedures   20
         
    PART II – OTHER INFORMATION    
Item 1.   Legal Proceedings   22
Item 1A.   Risk Factors   22
Item 2.   Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds   22
Item 3.   Defaults Upon Senior Securities   22
Item 4.   (Removed and Reserved)   22
Item 5.   Other Information   22
Item 6.   Exhibits   22
         
    SIGNATURES   24

 

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1.                     Financial Statements.

 

GUANWEI RECYCLING CORP.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Expressed in U.S. dollars)

 

   June 30,   December 31, 
   2011   2010 
   (Unaudited)     
ASSETS          
           
Current assets          
Cash and cash equivalents  $14,325,332   $14,940,236 
Restricted cash   782,032    2,280,398 
Accounts receivable   2,844,452    9,106 
Inventories   9,264,698    10,721,765 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   167,284    473,905 
Amount due from director   1,290    1,290 
Total current assets   27,385,088    28,426,700 
           
Property, plant and equipment, net   5,120,198    4,894,141 
Land use right, net   668,857    660,941 
Other assets   203,968    201,579 
Total Assets  $33,378,111   $34,183,361 
           
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
           
Current liabilities          
Short term borrowings  $775,752   $3,716,377 
Accounts payable   3,795,430    8,812,940 
Accrued expenses and other payables   637,149    721,569 
Amount due to shareholder   1,137,980    905,615 
Income tax payable   1,172,818    880,048 
Total current liabilities   7,519,129    15,036,549 
           
Equity          
Shareholders’ equity:          
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 20,000,006 shares issued and outstanding   20,000    20,000 
Additional paid-in capital   1,290,028    1,290,028 
PRC statutory reserves   805,483    805,483 
Retained earnings   22,004,270    15,835,628 
Accumulated other comprehensive income   1,739,201    1,195,673 
Total shareholders’ equity   25,858,982    19,146,812 
           
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity  $33,378,111   $34,183,361 

 

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

 

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GUANWEI RECYCLING CORP.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Expressed in U.S. dollars)

 

   Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30, 
   2011   2010   2011   2010 
                 
Net revenue  $15,757,662   $9,116,737   $29,900,274   $18,610,963 
                     
Cost of revenue   10,662,286    6,289,854    20,569,798    12,463,206 
Gross profit   5,095,376    2,826,883    9,330,476    6,147,757 
                     
Operating expenses                    
Selling and marketing expenses   115,154    59,682    203,945    108,181 
General and administrative expenses   428,956    410,655    972,726    731,300 
    544,110    470,337    1,176,671    839,481 
                     
Income from operations   4,551,266    2,356,546    8,153,805    5,308,276 
                     
Interest income   24,443    8,576    47,413    16,828 
Interest expenses   (7,779)   (21,626)   (25,214)   (41,786)
Exchange gain, net   59,828    14,447    131,124    12,136 
Others   10,398    -    10,398    - 
Income before income taxes   4,638,156    2,357,943    8,317,526    5,295,454 
                     
Income taxes   1,184,796    686,958    2,148,884    1,419,865 
                     
Net income  $3,453,360   $1,670,985   $6,168,642   $3,875,589 
                     
Comprehensive Income:                    
                     
Net income  $3,453,360   $1,670,985   $6,168,642   $3,875,589 
                     
Other comprehensive income                    
- Foreign currency translation adjustments   326,346    64,213    543,528    67,046 
                     
Comprehensive income  $3,779,706   $1,735,198   $6,712,170   $3,942,635 
                     
Earnings per share attributable to shareholders of Guanwei Recycling Corp. – basic and diluted  $0.17   $0.09   $0.31   $0.20 
                     
Weighted average number of share of common stock used in computing basic and diluted earnings per share   20,000,006    20,000,006    20,000,006    20,000,006 

  

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

 

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GUANWEI RECYCLING CORP.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Expressed in U.S. dollars)

 

   Six Months Ended June 30, 
   2011   2010 
         
Cash flows from operating activities          
Net income  $6,168,642   $3,875,589 
           
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities          
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment   261,623    198,159 
Amortization of land use right   7,428    7,134 
           
Changes in operating assets and liabilities          
Accounts receivable   (2,802,418)   (319,677)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   314,695    181,957 
Inventories   1,687,698    4,162,671 
Accounts payable   (5,163,003)   (5,674,662)
Accrued expenses and other payables   (98,724)   50,296 
Income tax payable   269,081    212,282 
Net cash provided by operating activities   645,022    2,693,749 
           
Cash flows from investing activities          
Restricted cash   1,533,705    - 
Purchase of property, plant and equipment   (372,121)   (3,811)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities   1,161,584    (3,811)
           
Cash flows from financing activities          
Advance from shareholder   232,365    398,781 
New bank borrowings   766,800    1,420,767 
Repayment of bank borrowings   (3,759,262)   (1,420,767)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities   (2,760,097)   398,781 
           
Effect of exchange rate change on cash and cash equivalents   338,587    56,336 
           
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents   (614,904)   3,145,055 
           
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period   14,940,236    7,302,209 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period  $14,325,332   $10,447,264 
           
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information          
Interest received  $25,214   $16,828 
Interest paid   25,288    41,786 
Income taxes paid   1,880,047    1,207,583 

 

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

 

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Notes to Financial Statements.

 

1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Guanwei Recycling Corp. (the “Registrant”) operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Hongkong Chenxin International Development Limited (“Chenxin”), a company incorporated in Hong Kong, and Chenxin’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Fuqing Guanwei Plastic Industry Co., Limited, a company incorporated in Fuzhou City, Fujian Province, PRC on April 9, 2005 as a wholly domestic-owned enterprise with an operating period up to April 8, 2055 (“Guanwei”, and together with the Registrant and Chenxin, hereafter referred to as the “Company”). The Company is organized as a single business segment and is principally engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of low density polyethylene (“LDPE”) and the sales of scrap materials, including plastic.

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations for reporting on Form 10-Q. Accordingly, certain information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”) for annual financial statements are not included herein. In management’s opinion, these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the information when read in conjunction with our 2010 audited consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto. The financial information as of December 31, 2010 is derived from our 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K/A. The interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in our 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K/A. The results of operations for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

 

(a)  Basis of Consolidation

 

The condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company include the financial statements of the Registrant and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated on consolidation.

 

(b)  Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts that are reported in the financial statements and accompanying disclosures. Although these estimates are based on management’s best knowledge of current events and actions that the Company may undertake in the future, actual results may be different from the estimates.

 

(c)  Foreign Currency Translations and Transactions

 

The Company’s operations in the PRC use the local currency, RMB, as their functional currency, whereas amounts reported in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements and disclosures are stated in US dollars, the reporting currency of the Company, unless stated otherwise.

 

As such, the Company uses the “current rate method” to translate its PRC operations from RMB into US dollars (“USD” or “$”), as required under the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 830 “Foreign Currency Matters” (formerly SFAS No. 52, “Foreign Currency Translation” ). The assets and liabilities of its PRC operations are translated into USD using the rate of exchange prevailing at the balance sheet date. The capital accounts are translated at the historical rate. Adjustments resulting from the translation of the balance sheets of the Company’s PRC subsidiary, Guanwei, from RMB into USD are recorded in shareholders’ equity as part of accumulated comprehensive income. The statement of income and comprehensive income is translated at average rates during the reporting period. Gains or losses resulting from transactions in currencies other than the functional currencies are recognized in net income for the reporting periods. The statement of cash flows is translated at average rates during the reporting period, with the exception of issuance of shares and payment of dividends which are translated at historical rates.

 

(d)  Revenue Recognition

 

Revenue from sales of manufactured LDPE is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery of the goods has occurred, and customer acceptance has been obtained, which means the significant risks and ownership have been transferred to the customer, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured.

 

From time to time, revenue is deferred for upfront payments for sales of recycled LDPE received and is included in accrued expenses and other payables until the significant risks and ownership of the goods have been transferred to the customers and the price is fixed and determinable and collectability is reasonably assured.

 

Sales of scrap materials are recognized on the same basis as sales of LDPE.

 

Interest income is recognized on a time proportion basis, taking into account the principal amounts outstanding and the interest rates applicable.

 

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(e)  Income Taxes

 

The Company accounts for income and deferred tax under the provision of the Accounting Standards Codification 740 (“ASC 740”) “Income Taxes” (Formerly SFAS No. 109: “Accounting for Income Taxes”). Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. ASC 740 also requires the recognition of the future tax benefits of net operating loss carry forwards. A valuation allowance is established when the deferred tax assets are not expected to be realized within a reasonable period of time.

 

Effective January 1, 2007, the Company adopted ASC 740-10-25 “Income Taxes” (formerly FIN No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes”). In accordance with ASC 740-10-25, the Company recognizes tax benefits that satisfy a greater than 50% probability threshold and provides for the estimated impact of interest and penalties for such unrecognized tax benefits. The Company did not have any such uncertain tax positions in the three months and six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, and as of the balance sheet dates.

 

Deferred income taxes are recognized for temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements, net operating loss carry forwards and credits by applying enacted statutory tax rates applicable to future years. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Current income taxes are provided for in accordance with the laws of the relevant taxing authorities. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income for the period that includes the enactment date.

 

(f)  Inventories

 

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost, on the first-in, first-out method, or market value. Costs include purchase and related costs incurred in bringing each product to its present location and condition. Market value is calculated based on the estimated normal selling price, less further costs expected to be incurred for disposal. Provision is made for obsolete, slow moving or defective items, where appropriate.

 

(g)  Related Parties

 

Entities are considered to be related to the Company if the parties, directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, control, are controlled by, or are under common control with the Company. Related parties also include principal owners of the Company, its management, members of the immediate families of principal owners of the Company and its management and other parties with which the Company may deal if one party controls or can significantly influence the management or operating policies of the other to an extent that one of the transacting parties might be prevented from fully pursuing its own separate interests. A party which can significantly influence the management or operating policies of the transacting parties or if it has an ownership interest in one of the transacting parties and can significantly influence the other to an extent that one or more of the transacting parties might be prevented from fully pursuing its own separate interests is also a related party.

  

(h) Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

 

In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-04 “Amendment to achieve common fair value measurement and disclosure requirements in US GAAP and IFRSs” (“ASU 2011-04”), which clarify how to measure and disclose fair value. The amendment clarifies the intent behind the application of existing fair value measurements and disclosures and other amendments which change principles or requirements for fair value measurements or disclosures. The amendment becomes effective prospectively for the Company’s interim period ending March 31, 2012. Early application is not permitted. The Company does not expect the amendment to have a material impact on its financial position, result of operations or cash flows.

 

Revenue

 

   Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30, 
   2011   2010   2011   2010 
   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
                 
Sales of recycled LDPE  $15,397,409   $8,859,007   $29,324,778   $18,178,715 
Sales of scrap materials   360,253    257,730    575,496    432,248 
   $15,757,662   $9,116,737   $29,900,274   $18,610,963 

 

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3 Income Taxes

 

No provision for US or Hong Kong profits tax has been made as the Company has no assessable profit for tax purposes during the periods.

 

The Company provides for PRC Enterprise Income Tax (“PRC - EIT”) at a rate of 25% (2010: 25%), after offsetting losses brought forward, if any, on the basis of its income for financial reporting purposes, adjusted for income and expense items which are not assessable or deductible for PRC-EIT.

 

   Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30, 
   2011   2010   2011   2010 
   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
                 
The provision of income taxes consists of current tax expense                    
PRC - EIT  $1,184,796   $686,958   $2,148,884   $1,419,865 

 

The principal reconciling items from income tax computed at the statutory rate and at the effective income tax rate are stated as follows:

 

   Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30, 
   2011   2010   2011   2010 
   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
                 
Income before income taxes  $4,638,156   $2,357,943   $8,317,526   $5,295,454 
                     
Computed tax at PRC statutory rate of 25%   1,159,539    589,486    2,079,382    1,323,864 
Non-deductible items   18,575    97,472    63,287    135,910 
Under-provision in prior periods   7,129    -    7,129    - 
Others   (447)   -    (914)   (39,909)
   $1,184,796   $686,958   $2,148,884   $1,419,865 

 

No provision for deferred taxation has been made in the consolidated financial statements as there were no significant temporary differences arising during each of the six months and three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 or as of the balance sheet dates.

 

The Company has not provided deferred taxes on undistributed earnings attributable to its subsidiaries as they are to be permanently reinvested. On February 22, 2008, the Ministry of Finance (“MOF”) and the State Administration of Taxation (“SAT”) jointly issued Cai Shui [2008] Circular 1 (“Circular 1”). According to Article 4 of Circular 1, distributions of accumulated profits earned by wholly-owned foreign enterprises (“WOFE”) prior to January 1, 2008 to foreign investors will be exempt from withholding tax (“WHT”) while distribution of the profit earned by a WOFE after January 1, 2008 to its foreign investors shall be subject to WHT.

 

Since the Company intends to reinvest its earnings to further expand its businesses in mainland China, its foreign invested enterprises do not intend to declare dividends to their immediate foreign holding companies in the foreseeable future. Accordingly, the Company has not recorded any WHT on the cumulative amount of undistributed retained earnings.

 

Should the Company’s subsidiaries distribute all their profits generated after December 31, 2007, the aggregate withholding tax amount will be approximately $2,321,000 and $1,679,000 as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.

 

4 Inventories

 

   June 30,   December 31, 
   2011   2010 
   (Unaudited)     
Raw materials  $8,507,100   $8,772,550 
Work-in-progress   138,103    142,096 
Finished goods   619,495    1,807,119 
   $9,264,698   $10,721,765 

 

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Short Term Borrowings

 

   June 30,   December 31, 
   2011   2010 
   (Unaudited)     
Fuqing Rural Credit Cooperatives Union  $-   $1,464,659 
China Merchants Bank   -    2,251,718 
Industrial Bank   775,752    - 
   $775,752   $3,716,377 

 

The short term loan from Fuqing Rural Credit Cooperatives Union as of December 31, 2010 bore interest at a fixed rate of 5.94% per annum and a maturity date of January 20, 2011, and was secured by the Company’s building and land use right. The loan was fully repaid on January 18, 2011.

 

The short term loans from China Merchants Bank as of December 31, 2010 each had a term of three months and bore interest at rates ranging from 1.788% to 2.103% per annum. These short term loans were secured by the Company's restricted cash. The loans were fully repaid in the second quarter this year.

 

As of June 30, 2011, the short term loans from Industrial Bank each have three month terms and bear interest at a rate of 2.5% per annum. These short term loans are secured by the Company’s restricted cash.

 

6 Accrued Expense and Other Payables

 

   June 30,   December 31, 
   2011   2010 
   (Unaudited)     
Deposits from customers  $9,082   $36,039 
VAT payable   127,293    - 
Accrued payroll   258,740    336,601 
Accrued expenses   242,034    348,929 
   $637,149   $721,569 

 

7 PRC Reserves

 

Statutory Surplus Reserve Fund

 

Pursuant to applicable PRC laws and regulations, Guanwei is required to allocate at least 10% of its net income to the statutory surplus reserve fund until such funds reaches 50% of the subsidiary’s registered capital. The statutory surplus reserve fund can be utilized upon the approval by the relevant authorities, to offset accumulated losses or to increase registered capital, provided that such fund be maintained at a minimum of 25% of the registered capital. As Guanwei’s statutory surplus reserve fund had already reached 50% of its registered capital, there were no appropriations to the statutory surplus reserve fund during the six months and three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010.

 

Statutory Public Welfare Fund

 

Pursuant to PRC laws and regulations as applicable to PRC domestic-owned enterprises, Guanwei, the Company’s subsidiary in the PRC, is required to allocate a certain amount of its net income to the statutory public welfare fund determined by its board of directors (the “Board”). Guanwei ceased to allocate such funds since it became a foreign-owned enterprise in December 2008. The staff welfare fund can only be used to provide staff welfare facilities and other collective benefits to the employees. This fund is non-distributable other than upon liquidation of Guanwei. During the six months and three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, the board of directors of Guanwei determined no appropriations to statutory public welfare fund.

 

8 Distribution of Profits

 

The Company is a holding company incorporated in the United States and its cash flow depends on dividends from Guanwei. In order for the Company to distribute any dividends to its shareholders, the Company will rely on dividends distributed by Guanwei. PRC regulations currently permit payment of dividends only out of accumulated profits, if any, as determined in accordance with PRC accounting standards and regulations. Under current PRC laws and regulations, Guanwei is required, where applicable, to allocate a portion of its net profit to PRC statutory reserves before distributing dividends, including at least 10% of its net profit to PRC statutory reserves until the balance of such fund has reached 50% of its registered capital. These reserves can only be used for specific purposes, including making-up cumulative losses of previous years, conversion to our equity capital, and application to business expansion, and are not distributable as dividends. Further, if our PRC operating company incurs debt in the future, the instruments governing the debt may restrict its ability to pay dividends or make other distributions to us. The Company’s restricted net assets as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are $2,044,119.

 

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Assuming Guanwei distributes dividends to the Company, dividends will be paid on our common stock only at the discretion of the Board and will be contingent upon our financial condition, results of operations, current and anticipated cash needs, restrictions contained in current or future financing instruments, plans for expansion and such other factors as the Board deems relevant. The Company does not have any present plan to pay any cash dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future. The Company presently intends to retain all earnings, if any, for use in our business operations and accordingly, the Board does not anticipate declaring any cash dividends for the foreseeable future.

 

9 Pension Plan

 

As stipulated by the rules and regulations in the PRC, Guanwei, the Company’s subsidiary in the PRC, contributes to the national retirement plans for its employees in the PRC. The subsidiary contributes approximately 20% of the base salaries of its employees, and has no further obligations for the actual payment of pension or post-retirement benefits beyond the annual contributions. The state-sponsored retirement plans are responsible for the entire pension obligations payable to retired employees.

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, the aggregate contributions of the Company to the pension plan were approximately $34,000 and $23,000, respectively.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, the aggregate contributions of the Company to the pension plan were approximately $67,000 and $47,000, respectively.

  

10 Risk, Uncertainties and Concentration

 

(i) Nature of Operations

 

All of the Company’s operations are conducted in the PRC and are subject to various political, economic, and other risks and uncertainties inherent in this country. Among other risks, the Company’s operations are subject to the risks of restrictions on transfer of funds; export duties, quotas and embargoes; domestic and international customs and tariffs; changing taxation policies; foreign exchange restrictions; and political conditions and governmental regulations.

 

(ii) Concentration of Credit Risk

 

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash.

 

As of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company had cash deposits of $14.3 million and $14.9 million placed with several banks and a financial institution in the PRC, where there is currently no rule or regulation in place for obligatory insurance of accounts with banks and financial institutions. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to any risks on its cash in accounts with banks and financial institutions.

 

(iii) Concentration of Suppliers, Customers

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, there were five and three suppliers, respectively, who each accounted for 10% or more of our total purchases, and who in the aggregate account for 75% and 89% of our total purchases, respectively.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, there were five and three suppliers, respectively, who each accounted for 10% or more of our total purchases, and who in the aggregate account for 74% and 93% of our total purchases, respectively.

 

The Company did not have customer concentration. No one customer was responsible for more than 10% of the Company’s revenue in the three months and six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010.

  

(iv) Foreign Exchange Risk

 

The Company operates in the PRC and purchases raw materials from overseas suppliers, and is exposed to foreign exchange risk arising from various currency exposures, primarily with respect to purchases in USD and Euros. Foreign exchange risk arises from committed and unmatched future commercial transactions, such as confirmed import purchase orders, recognized assets and liabilities in the PRC operations.

 

The Company does not enter into any hedging transactions in an effort to reduce exposure to foreign exchange risk.

 

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11 Related Party Transactions and Balance

 

Chenxin International Limited, a shareholder of the Registrant which is controlled by Mr. Wang Rui, a director of the Company, has an arrangement with the Company pursuant to which Chenxin International Limited has paid accrued expenses of $52,850 and $350,581 on behalf of the Registrant during the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively; and paid accrued expenses of $232,365 and $398,781 on behalf of the Registrant during the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. These amounts were related to legal and professional fees paid by Chenxin International Limited on behalf of the Registrant and were outstanding as amount due to shareholder on the consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010. This arrangement is not reflected in any written agreement and is typical of PRC business practices in the region where the Company is located.

 

 12 Reclassification

 

Comparative figures of foreign exchange gain or loss have been reclassified from general and administrative expenses to exchange gain on the face of the statement of income and comprehensive income in conformity to the current period’s presentation.

 

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Item 2.                     Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

 

Except as otherwise indicated by the context, references in this Quarterly Report to “we”, “us”, “our” or the “Company” are to the consolidated businesses of Guanwei Recycling Corp. and its wholly-owned direct and indirect subsidiaries, Hongkong Chenxin International Development Limited, a Hong Kong limited company (“Chenxin”) and Fuqing Guanwei Plastic Industry Co. Ltd., a China limited company (“Guanwei”), except that references to “our common stock” or “our capital stock” or similar terms refer to the common stock, par value $0.001 per share, of Guanwei Recycling Corp., a Nevada corporation (the “Registrant”).  “China” or “PRC” refers to the People’s Republic of China.  References to “RMB” refer to the Chinese Renminbi, the currency of the primary economic environment in which the Company operates.

 

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) is designed to provide information that is supplemental to, and should be read together with, the Company’s consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes contained in this Quarterly Report. Information in this Item 2 is intended to assist the reader in obtaining an understanding of the consolidated financial statements, the changes in certain key items in those financial statements from quarter to quarter, the primary factors that accounted for those changes, and any known trends or uncertainties that the Company is aware of that may have a material effect on the Company’s future performance, as well as how certain accounting principles affect the consolidated financial statements. This includes discussion of (i) Liquidity, (ii) Capital Resources, (iii) Results of Operations, and (iv) Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements, and any other information that would be necessary to an understanding of the company’s financial condition, changes in financial condition and results of operations.

 

Forward Looking Statements

 

The discussion below contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act.  We have used words such as “believes,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “expects” and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements.  These statements are based on information currently available to us and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results of operations, financial condition, cash flows, performance, business prospects and opportunities and the timing of certain events to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these statements.  These risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation, those matters discussed in Item 1A of Part I of our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2010.  Except as expressly required by the federal securities laws, we undertake no obligation to update such factors or to publicly announce the results of any of the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect future events, developments, or changed circumstances, or for any other reason.  The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto appearing in our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A and Item 1A, “Risk Factors” for the year ended December 31, 2010.

 

Business Overview

 

The Company operates its business through its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Guanwei, which is located in Fuqing City, Fujian Province, PRC. Guanwei imports and recycles low density polyethylene (“LDPE”) plastic scrap material into granular plastic for use in the manufacture of various consumer products, and is one of the largest manufacturers of recycled LDPE in China. Guanwei is one of the few plastic recyclers in China to import most of its raw materials (i.e. plastic waste) from foreign suppliers (primarily Germany) where the cost of processing plastic waste is significantly higher than in China. Guanwei’s products are sold to customers in a wide range of industries, including shoe manufacturing, architecture and engineering products, industrial equipment and supplies, and chemical and petrochemical manufacturing.

 

The Company is organized as a single business segment and is committed to sourcing and developing innovative ideas and markets for recycled materials, and concentrates on transforming plastic waste into useful plastic grains. Its mission is to be an environmentally conscious, profitable manufacturer of plastics products of the highest quality. Guanwei procures raw material in the form of unrecycled plastic waste from its suppliers and uses this material to manufacture recycled plastic grains, which are then sold to manufacturers of consumer products in various industries. Guanwei specializes in the production of various recycled plastics products, the most important of which is LDPE. In the last four years, Guanwei has developed four distinct grades of LPDE plastic grains, which are sold to clients to be manufactured into a broad range of end products. Guanwei currently sells to more than 300 customers in over 10 industries, ranging from shoe manufacturing, architecture and engineering, industrial equipment and supplies, and chemical and petrochemical manufacturing. Guanwei’s LDPE products in particular are widely used in the manufacturing of chemical and functional fibers, and is the main raw material for shoe soles, insulation material, fire-proofing and water-proofing material, and foam.

 

Guanwei operates its business in compliance with the highest environmental standards in order to meet the stringent requirements of both German and Chinese authorities. In fact, on June 18, 2009, Umweltagentur Erftstadt, a provider of certification services, issued its audit report on the compliance of Guanwei's operations with German regulations regarding pollution and environmental controls. Based upon its audit, Umweltagentur Erftstadt determined that Guanwei should be issued a certificate (a “Compliance Certificate”) as to such compliance. Holding a Compliance Certificate permits a plastics recycler to purchase plastic waste directly from German suppliers.

 

The Company’s corporate offices are located at Rong Qiao Economic Zone, Fuqing City, Fujian Province, People’s Republic of China, 350301.

 

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Critical Accounting Policies, Estimates and Assumptions

 

Accounting Principles

 

Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. These financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“US GAAP” for interim financial information), which requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of our assets, liabilities, revenues and expenditures, to disclose contingent assets and liabilities on the date of the financial statements, and to disclose the reported amounts of revenues and expenses incurred during the financial reporting period. The most significant estimates and assumptions include revenues recognition, valuation of inventories and provisions for income taxes. We continue to evaluate these estimates and assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. We rely on these evaluations as the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Since the use of estimates is an integral component of the financial reporting process, actual results could differ from those estimates. Some of our accounting policies require higher degrees of judgment than others in their application. We believe critical accounting policies as disclosed in this Quarterly Report reflect the more significant judgments and estimates used in preparation of our financial statements. We believe there have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates.

 

The following critical accounting policies rely upon assumptions and estimates and were used in the preparation of our unaudited consolidated financial statements:

 

(a) Revenue Recognition

 

Revenue from sales of manufactured LDPE is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery of the goods has occurred, and customer acceptance has been obtained, which means the significant risks and ownership have been transferred to the customer, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured.

 

From time to time, revenue is deferred for upfront payments for sales of recycled LDPE received and is included in accrued expenses and other payables until the significant risks and ownership of the goods have been transferred to the customers and the price is fixed and determinable and collectability is reasonably assured.

 

Sales of scrap materials are recognized on the same basis as sales of LDPE.

 

Interest income is recognized on a time proportion basis, taking into account the principal amounts outstanding and the interest rates applicable.

 

(b) Income Taxes

 

In the process of preparing financial statements, we are required to estimate our income taxes in each of the jurisdictions in which we operate. The Registrant and its subsidiaries, with the exception of Guanwei, generated no taxable income. Current income taxes are provided for in accordance with the laws of the relevant taxing authorities.

 

We account for income taxes using an asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting for income tax purposes. Under the asset and liability method, deferred income taxes are recognized for temporary differences, net operating loss carry-forwards and credits by applying enacted statutory tax rates applicable to future years. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. We conduct this analysis on a quarterly basis. As of June 30, 2011, the Company has undistributed profits of approximately $23,212,000 that are subject to withholding tax when distributed. Since the Company intends to reinvest these undistributed profits to further expand its businesses and does not intend to declare dividends, the Company has not recorded a withholding tax in relation to these undistributed profits. Should the Company’s distribute all these profits, the aggregate withholding tax will amount to approximately $2,321,200 based on the current tax rate of 10% of the undistributed earnings prepared under PRC GAAP after 2007.

 

 The Company has no material uncertain tax positions as of June 30, 2011 or unrecognized tax benefit which would favorably affect the effective income tax rate in future periods. The Company classifies interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters as an income tax expense. As of June 30, 2011, there were no interest or penalties related to uncertain tax positions. The Company does not anticipate any significant increases or decreases to its liability for unrecognized tax benefits within the next 12 months.

 

(c) Inventories

 

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost, on the first-in, first-out method, or market value. Costs include purchase and related costs incurred in bringing each product to its present location and condition. Market value is calculated based on the estimated normal selling price, less further costs expected to be incurred for disposal. Provisions are made for obsolete, slow moving or defective items, where appropriate.

 

We estimate the net realizable value for finished goods and work-in-progress based primarily upon the latest invoice prices and current market conditions. If the market value of an inventory drops below its carrying value, we record a write-off to cost of sales for the difference between the carrying cost and the market value. During the six months and three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, the Company recorded no inventory write down. We carry out an inventory review at each quarter-end.

 

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(d) Impairment of Long-lived Assets

 

We evaluate our long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable, such as change of business plan, obsolescence, and continuous losses suffered. We assess recoverability of assets by comparing the carrying amount of an asset to estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. In determining estimates of future cash flows, we have to exercise significant judgment in terms of projection of future cash flows and assumptions. If the estimated undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying amount then we perform the second step of the analysis and compare the fair value to the carrying amount. Fair value is determined using various approaches, including discounted future cash flows, independent appraisals or other relevant methods. If the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value, an impairment charge is recognized by the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value. The fair value of the asset then becomes the asset’s new carrying value, which we depreciate or amortize over the remaining estimate useful life of the asset where appropriate. We may incur impairment losses in future periods if factors influencing our estimates change. Historically, we have not had an impairment charge on our long-lived assets.

 

Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2011 Compared To the Three Months Ended June 30, 2010

 

The following table sets forth a summary of certain key components of our results of operations for the periods indicated, in USD.

 

   For The Three Months Ended June 30, 
   2011   2010   Change in % 
Net revenue  $15,757,662   $9,116,737    72.84%
Cost of revenue  $10,662,286   $6,289,854    69.52%
Gross profit  $5,095,376   $2,826,883    80.25%
Operating expenses  $544,110   $470,337    15.69%
Interest income and exchange gain, net  $(86,890)  $(1,397)   6,119.76%
Net income  $3,453,360   $1,670,985    106.67%

 

Net Revenue

 

The following table sets forth a summary of our net revenue by categories for the periods indicated, in USD.

 

   For The Three Months Ended June 30, 
   2011   2010   Change in % 
Sales of recycled LDPE  $15,397,409   $8,859,007    73.81%
Sales of non- LDPE materials   360,253    257,730    39.78%
   $15,757,662   $9,116,737    72.84%

  

Our revenues are primarily derived from sales of recycled LDPE and non-LDPE waste materials. We manufacture recycled LDPE from plastic waste. The raw materials (i.e. plastic waste) we use in our operations generally contain approximately 8-10% of non-LDPE plastic waste, such as polyethylene terephthalate, polypropylene, or acrylonitrile butadiene styrene. We sort and classify these non-LDPE materials and sell them unprocessed to other recycled plastic manufacturers who use these products.

 

During the second quarter of 2010, the Company completed the improvement projects involving our washing and smashing plant. The washing and smashing plant is a key component in the Company's manufacturing process. After being sorted from the non-LDPE material, all LDPE material is smashed and cut into pieces by one of eight smashing machines before being washed and cleaned several times in order to eliminate impurities. After completion of the construction projects, the washing pools were drained and excavated to increase their depth, some components of the pools' vortex pumps were replaced, and the engine size of the pumps was enlarged to enhance their efficiency. The improved washing pools allow the Company to enhance the cleanliness of the recycled LDPE material, which results in a higher quality end-product with improved elasticity. This is particularly desirable for the many customers who mix recycled LDPE with virgin plastics.

 

In late 2010, the construction on the new raw material storage facilities, which is more than 4,000 square meters, was completed and put into use. Raw materials were relocated to the new storage facilities and the old raw material warehouse was converted for expansion of the Company's classification and sorting operations, which will allow for future increases in production capacity. Currently, the Company’s full production capacity is 65,000 tons per year if we operate three shifts.

 

Revenue generated during the three months ended June 30, 2011 from the sale of manufactured recycled LDPE was $15,397,409, as compared to $8,859,007 for the same period of 2010, which represents an increase of 73.81%. This increase was due to an increase in both sales volume and selling price of manufactured recycled LDPE.  The Company sold 13,136 tons of manufactured recycled LDPE in the three months ended June 30, 2011, representing an increase of 54.52% from the 8,501 tons sold in the corresponding period of 2010. The average selling price of recycled LDPE increased 12.48% from approximately $1,042 per ton in the three months ended June 30, 2010 to approximately $1,172 per ton in the same period in 2011. In view of the strong demand for our products, we believe this trend should positively impact our revenues going forward.

 

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Revenue generated from the sales of sorted non-LDPE material increased from $257,730 in the three months ended June 30, 2010 to $360,253 in the same period of 2011, representing an increase of 39.78%. This was mainly due to an increase in selling volume due to strong demand. Guanwei sold 1,817 tons of sorted non-LDPE material in the three months ended June 30, 2011, representing an increase of 48.69% from 1,222 tons sold in the same period of 2010. The average selling price of sorted non-LDPE material decreased 6.16% from approximately $211 per ton in the three months ended June 30, 2010 to approximately $198 per ton in the same period in 2011.

 

Our revenue may be affected by the import quotas granted by the PRC’s Ministry of Environmental Protection.  Guanwei was previously approved for an import quota of 24,000 tons of plastic waste per year. Guanwei entered into an agreement, dated November 1, 2008, pursuant to which Guanwei has been permitted to use, at no cost, the 35,000 tons per year import quota granted to Fuqing Huan Li Plastics Company Limited (“Huan Li”) for a term of 10 years. Chen Min, our Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, is also the Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the Board and legal representative of Huan Li. There can be no guarantee that Huan Li’s import quota will be available to us after the expiration of the agreement. If we are unable to use Huan Li’s import quota or obtain the grant of import quota from the Ministry of Environment Protection, our revenue and results of operations would be materially adversely affected. Please refer to the section entitled “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for further information and other factors that may affect our revenue.

 

On July 11, 2011, Guanwei received the official government approval for expansion of its quota for imported plastic waste. Pursuant to the approval, Guanwei's import quota increased from 24,000 tons to 64,000 tons in 2011. Together with the import quota of 35,000 tons contracted from Huan Li, the Company has import quota of 99,000 tons in 2011.

 

Other than as disclosed elsewhere in this Quarterly Report, we are unaware of any trends or uncertainties which have or which we reasonably expect to have a material impact on net sales or revenues from continued operations.

 

Cost of Revenue

 

   For the Three
Months Ended
June 30, 2011
   % of net
revenue
   For the Three
Months Ended
June 30, 2010
   % of net
revenue
   Change in
%
 
                     
Costs of manufactured recycled LDPE and sorted non-LDPE materials  $10,662,286    67.66%  $6,289,854    68.99%   69.52%

  

 

Our cost of revenue consists of the costs of plastic waste raw materials for production, labor costs and overhead related to production.

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, our cost of revenue from sales of manufactured recycled LDPE and sorted non-LDPE material was $10,662,286 and $6,289,854, respectively, representing 67.66% and 68.99% of net revenue from sales of manufactured recycled LDPE and sorted non-LDPE materials, respectively. The decrease in the percentage of cost to net revenue is primarily due to the fact that the increase in average selling prices is higher than the increase in manufacturing cost of recycled LDPE and sorted non-LDPE materials.

 

Because our cost of revenue from sales of manufactured recycled LDPE and sorted non-LDPE material consists primarily of the purchase price of imported plastic waste for production, we have limited influence on such costs. The prices of imported plastic waste are determined solely by suppliers and are dependent upon market conditions. The average manufacturing cost of recycled LDPE and sorted non-LDPE material increased by 10.23% from the second quarter of 2010 to the second quarter of 2011.

 

In order to reduce costs and increase profit margins, Guanwei focuses heavily on developing relationships with new suppliers and increasing the amount of high quality raw material purchased directly from European suppliers of plastic waste, as opposed to purchasing from a wholesaler.  Guanwei will continue to work on developing such relationships, and obtaining more favorable terms and discounts by strengthening our relationship with suppliers and placing more bulk orders.

 

Gross Profit

 

Gross profit from sales of manufactured recycled LDPE and sorted non-LDPE material during the three months ended June 30, 2011 increased $2,268,493 to $5,095,376 from $2,826,883 for the same period of 2010. The increase in gross profit was primarily the result of the increase in selling price and sales volume. During the three months ended June 30, 2011, the sales volume of manufactured recycled LDPE increased 54.52% over the same period of 2010, and the sales volume of sorted non-LDPE material increased 48.69% over the same period of 2010. The average selling prices of manufactured recycled LDPE increased 12.48% and the average selling price of sorted non-LDPE plastic decreased 6.16%, as compared to the same period of 2010.

 

The gross profit margin of manufactured recycled LDPE and sorted non-LDPE for the three months ended June 30, 2011 increased by 1.33% period over period from 31.01% for the three months ended June 30, 2010 to 32.34% for the same period of 2011. This increase in gross profit margin is due to the increase in overall average selling price of manufactured recycled LDPE and sorted non-LDPE material, which is higher than the average per-ton manufacturing cost of manufactured recycled LDPE and sorted non-LDPE material for the three months ended June 30, 2011. As compared to the three months ended June 30, 2010, the overall average selling price of manufactured recycled LDPE and sorted non-LDPE material and its average per-ton manufacturing cost increased by 12.48% and 10.23%, respectively, in the second quarter of 2011.

 

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The prices of imported plastic waste are determined solely by suppliers and are dependent upon market conditions, and the import-related costs are mainly dependent on the delivery terms agreed with suppliers. In order to reduce costs and to secure availability of raw material supplies, the Company will continue to work on obtaining more favorable terms and a sustainable supply of materials by strengthening our relationship with suppliers and by developing long term supply arrangements.

 

Operating Expenses

 

   For The Three Months Ended June 30, 
   2011   2010   Change in % 
Operating expenses               
- Sales & Marketing  $115,154   $59,682    92.95%
- General and Administrative   428,956    410,655    4.46%
Total  $544,110   $470,337    15.69%

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2011, operating expenses were $544,110, representing an increase of 15.69% from $470,337 for the three months ended June 30, 2010. The increase was primarily due to a 92.95% increase in sales and marketing expenses and a 4.46% increase in general and administrative expenses.

 

Sales and marketing expenses include transportation costs, advertising expenses and salesmen remunerations. In the three months ended June 30, 2011, sales and marketing expenses increased 92.95% to $115,154, as compared to $59,682 for the same period in 2010. The increase was primarily caused by the increase in wages of new delivery department employees (the number of employees in the transportation department increased from 16 employees for the three months ended June 30, 2010 to 20 employees in the same period of 2011), and the increase in transportation costs due to increased sales growth.

 

General and administrative expenses primarily consist of management remuneration, depreciation and amortization, staff-related costs, and legal and professional fees.  During the three months ended June 30, 2011, general and administrative expenses increased 4.46% to $428,956, as compared to $410,655 in the same period of 2010.  This increase was primarily due to the rising cost of remuneration packages related to recruiting and maintaining executives and skilled employees and the increase staff-related costs, which is partly offset by the decrease in legal and professional fees. The legal and professional fees for the three months ended June 30, 2010 were higher due to our listing on NASDAQ on April 12, 2010.

 

Interest Income and Expense

 

Our interest income is generated by interest earned on deposits with banks and financial institutions and interest expenses are amounts we pay in interest with respect to our borrowings. Net interest income (interest income offset by interest expenses) was recorded at $16,664 in the three months ended June 30, 2011, representing an increase of 227.69% from net interest expenses of $13,050 in the same period of 2010. The difference is primarily due to the increase in interest income in the three months ended June 30, 2011 as a result of the higher bank balances during the period.

 

We support our operations with a combination of self-generated profit and limited amount of loans from banks and financial institutions. As of June 30, 2011, we had short term borrowings of $775,752 from Industrial Bank, which were secured by restricted cash at the bank of $782,032 and charged at a rate of 2.5% annually.

 

Net Income

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2011, our net income increased $1,782,375 or 106.67% to $3,453,360 from $1,670,985 for the same period of 2010. The increase in net income is primarily due to the $2,268,493 increase in gross profit which was largely driven by the increase in sales volume and selling prices of manufactured recycled LDPE in the current quarter, but was partially offset by an increase of $73,773 in operating expenses and an increase of $497,838 in income taxes resulting from higher operating income.

 

In order to continue to improve gross margin and net profit margin, we intend to focus on enhancing our manufacturing techniques and improving our labor efficiency. Additionally, we will continue to strengthen our relationships with our major suppliers to obtain more favorable terms, and we will enhance management control over the general and administrative expenses.

  

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Results of Operations for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 Compared To the Six Months Ended June 30, 2010

 

The following table sets forth a summary of certain key components of our results of operations for the periods indicated, in USD.

  

   For The Six Months Ended June 30, 
   2011   2010   Change in % 
Net revenue  $29,900,274   $18,610,963    60.66%
Cost of revenue  $20,569,798   $12,463,206    65.04%
Gross profit  $9,330,476   $6,147,757    51.77%
Operating expenses  $1,176,671   $839,481    40.17%
Interest (income) expenses and exchange (gain) loss, net  $(163,721)  $12,822    (1,376.88)%
Net income  $6,168,642   $3,875,589    59.17%

 

Net Revenue

 

The following table sets forth a summary of our net revenue by categories for the periods indicated, in USD.

 

   For The Six Months Ended June 30, 
   2011   2010   Change in % 
Sales of recycled LDPE  $29,324,778   $18,178,715    61.31%
Sales of non- LDPE materials   575,496    432,248    33.14%
   $29,900,274   $18,610,963    60.66%

 

Revenue generated during the six months ended June 30, 2011 from the sale of manufactured recycled LDPE was $29,324,778, as compared to $18,178,715 for the same period of 2010, which represents an increase of 61.31%. This increase was due to an increase in both sales volume and selling price of manufactured recycled LDPE.  The Company sold 25,369 tons of manufactured recycled LDPE in the six months ended June 30, 2011, representing an increase of 46.04% from the 17,371 tons sold in the corresponding period of 2010. The average selling price of recycled LDPE increased 10.41% from approximately $1,047 per ton in the six months ended June 30, 2010 to approximately $1,156 per ton in the same period in 2011. As mentioned above, the Company’s improvement projects concerning smashing and washing plant and warehousing facilities were completed in the second quarter of 2010. As a result, the Company’s production in the first half of 2010 was lower. The Company believed that the completion of these construction projects should positively impact revenues going forward.

 

Revenue generated from the sales of sorted non-LDPE material increased from $432,248 in the six months ended June 30, 2010 to $575,496 in the same period of 2011, representing an increase of 33.14%. This was mainly due to an increase in selling volume. Guanwei sold 2,633 tons of sorted non-LDPE material in the six months ended June 30, 2011, representing an increase of 23.44% from 2,133 tons sold in the same period of 2010. The average selling price of sorted non-LDPE material increased 7.88% from approximately $203 per ton in the six months ended June 30, 2010 to approximately $219 per ton in the same period in 2011.

 

Cost of Revenue

 

   For the Six
Months Ended
June 30, 2011
   % of net
revenue
   For the Six
Months Ended
June 30, 2010
   % of net
revenue
   Change in
%
 
                     
Costs of manufactured recycled LDPE and sorted non-LDPE material  $20,569,798    68.79%  $12,463,206    66.97%   65.04%

 

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, our cost of revenue from sales of manufactured recycled LDPE and sorted non-LDPE material was $20,569,798 and $12,463,206, respectively, representing 68.79% and 66.97% of net revenue from sales of manufactured recycled LDPE and sorted non-LDPE material, respectively. The increase in the percentage of cost to net revenue is primarily due to the fact that the increase in manufacturing cost of recycled LDPE and sorted non-LDPE material is higher than the increase in average selling prices. The average per-ton manufacturing cost of recycled LDPE and sorted non-LDPE material increased by 14.96% from the first half of 2010 to the first half of 2011 as a result of the increase in cost of plastic waste in the period.

 

Gross Profit

 

Gross profit from sales of manufactured recycled LDPE and sorted non-LDPE material during the six months ended June 30, 2011 increased $3,182,719 to $9,330,476 from $6,147,757 for the same period of 2010. The increase in gross profit was primarily the result of the increase in selling price and sales volume. During the six months ended June 30, 2011, the sales volume of manufactured recycled LDPE and sorted non-LDPE material increased 46.04% and 23.44% over the same period of 2010. The average selling prices of manufactured recycled LDPE and sorted non-LDPE material increased 10.41% and 7.88% as compared to the same period of 2010.

 

The gross profit margin of manufactured recycled LDPE and sorted non-LDPE for the six months ended June 30, 2011 decreased by 1.82% period over period from 33.03% for the six months ended June 30, 2010 to 31.21% for the same period of 2011. This decrease in gross profit margin is primarily attributable to the increase in average per-ton manufacturing cost, which increased by 14.96%, or $96 per ton, from $639 per ton for the three months ended June 30, 2010 to $735 for the same period of 2011 as a result of the increase in cost of plastic waste in the period.

 

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Operating Expenses

 

   For The Six Months Ended June 30, 
   2011   2010   Change in % 
Operating expenses               
- Sales & Marketing  $203,945   $108,181    88.52%
- General and Administrative   972,726    731,300    33.01%
Total  $1,176,671   $839,481    40.17%

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2011, operating expenses were $1,176,671, representing an increase of 40.17% from $839,481 for the six months ended June 30, 2010. The increase was primarily due to a 88.52% increase in sales and marketing expenses and a 33.01% increase in general and administrative expenses.

 

Sales and marketing expenses include transportation costs, advertising expenses and salesmen remunerations. In the six months ended June 30, 2011, sales and marketing expenses increased 88.52% to $203,945, as compared to $108,181 for the same period in 2010. The increase was primarily caused by the increase in wages to new delivery department employees (the number of employees in the transportation department increased from 16 employees for the six months ended June 30, 2010 to 20 employees in the same period of 2011), and the increase in transportation costs due to increased sales growth.

 

General and administrative expenses primarily consist of management remuneration, depreciation and amortization, staff-related costs, and legal and professional fees.  During the six months ended June 30, 2011, general and administrative expenses increased 33.01% to $972,726, as compared to $731,300 in the same period of 2010.  This increase was primarily due to the rising cost of remuneration packages related to recruiting and maintaining executives and skilled employees and the increase staff-related costs, which is partly offset by the decrease in legal and professional fees. The legal and professional fees for the six months ended June 30, 2010 were higher due to our listing on NASDAQ on April 12, 2010.

 

Interest Income and Expense

 

Our interest income is generated by interest earned on deposits with banks and financial institutions and interest expenses are amounts we pay in interest with respect to our borrowings. Net interest income (interest income offset by interest expenses) was recorded at $22,199 in the six months ended June 30, 2011, representing an increase of 188.95% from net interest expenses of $24,958 in the same period of 2010. The increase is primarily due to the increase in interest income in the six months ended June 30, 2011 as a result of the higher bank balances during the period, and the decrease in interest expenses in the six months ended June 30, 2011 as a result of the lower borrowing balance during the period.

 

We support our operations with a combination of self-generated profit and limited amount of loans from banks and financial institutions. As of June 30, 2011, we had short term borrowings of $775,752 from Industrial Bank, which were secured by restricted cash at the bank of $782,032 and charged at a rate of 2.5% per annum.

 

Net Income

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2011, our net income increased $2,293,053 or 59.17% to $6,168,642 from $3,875,589 for the same period of 2010. The increase in net income is primarily due to the $3,182,719 increase in gross profit which was largely driven by the increase in sales volume and selling prices of manufactured recycled LDPE in the first half of 2011, but was partially offset by an increase of $337,190 in operating expenses and an increase of $729,019 in income taxes resulting from higher operating income.

 

Inflation

 

Inflationary factors, such as increases in the cost of our product and overhead costs, may adversely affect our operating results. Although we do not believe that inflation has had a material impact on our financial position or results of operations to date, a high rate of inflation in the future may have an adverse effect on our ability to maintain current levels of gross margin and selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net revenues if the selling prices of our products do not increase with these increased costs.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

We generally finance our operations through operating profit and occasionally through short-term borrowings from banks and financial institutions. We arranged short-term loans of $775,752 during the six months ended June 30, 2011 to satisfy our financing needs.  The interest rate on these loans is 2.5% annually and it will mature in three months of drawing. As of the date of this Quarterly Report, we have not experienced any difficulties due to a shortage of capital, we have not experienced any difficulty in raising funds through loans from banks and financial institutions, and we have not experienced any liquidity problems in settling our payables in the normal course of business and repaying our loans when they come due.  We are unaware of any trends, demands, commitments events or uncertainties that will result or be likely to result in material changes in our liquidity.

 

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We believe that the level of financial resources is a significant factor for our future development and accordingly, we may determine from time to time to raise capital through private debt or equity financing to strengthen the Company’s financial position, to expand our facilities and to provide us with additional flexibility to take advantage of business opportunities.  No assurances can be given that we will be successful in raising such additional capital on terms acceptable to us.

 

The following table sets forth the summary of our cash flows, in USD, for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010:

 

   Six Months ended June 30, 
   2011   2010 
Net cash provided by operating activities  $645,022   $2,693,749 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities  $1,161,584   $(3,811)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities  $(2,760,097)  $398,781 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash  $338,587   $56,336 
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents  $(614,904)  $3,145,055 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  $14,940,236   $7,302,209 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period  $14,325,332   $10,447,264 

 

Operating activities

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2011, we generated net cash for operating activities of $645,022, representing a decrease of 76.05% as compared to the net cash generated from operating activities of $2,693,749 for the same period in 2010.

 

This is mainly due to the increase in cash used in operating assets and liabilities during the six months ended June 30, 2011, which increased by $4,405,538 or 317.60% to $5,792,671, as compared to $1,387,133 net cash used in the same period of 2010. This increase is primarily attributable to an increase in cash used in accounts receivable of $2,482,741 in the six months ended June 30, 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010 as a result of the granting of 30-days credit period to certain customers with long term and good relationships with the Company and with current creditworthiness, which is partly offset by a decrease in cash provided by inventories, which amounted to $1,687,698 cash provided in the six months ended June 30, 2011 as compared to $4,162,671 cash provided by the decrease in inventories in the same period in 2010.

 

Investing Activities

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2011, net cash provided by investing activities was $1,161,584, a $1,165,395 increase as compared to $3,811 net cash used in investing activities in the same period of 2010. The increase is primarily attributable to the cash refund as a result of the decrease of restricted cash in the six months ended June 30, 2011.

 

 Financing Activities

 

Cash used in financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2011 was $2,760,097, as compared to $398,781 net cash provided by financing activities in the same period of 2010. The change is primarily due to an increase in cash used in repaying bank loans of $2,338,495 and the decrease in cash provided by new loans of $653,967 in the six months ended June 30, 2011.

 

Working Capital

 

Our working capital as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 was $19,865,959 and $13,390,151 respectively, representing an increase of $6,475,808 or 48.36%. The improved working capital is primarily due to a decrease of $2,940,625 in short term borrowings , and a decrease of $5,017,510 in accounts payable for the six months ended June 30, 2011 as compared to that as of December 31, 2010. We aim to continue to improve the level of working capital through enhanced levels of productivity and increased revenue and efficiently controlling costs.

 

Dividends

 

We are a holding company with no material operations of our own. We conduct our operations primarily through Guwanwei, our PRC operating subsidiary in China. As a result, our ability to pay dividends and to finance any debt we may incur depends upon dividends paid by Guanwei. If Guanwei or any newly formed subsidiaries incur debt on their own behalf in the future, the instruments governing their debt may restrict their ability to pay dividends to us. In addition, Guanwei is permitted to pay dividends to us only out of its retained earnings, if any, as determined in accordance with PRC accounting standards and regulations. Under PRC laws and regulations, Guanwei is required to allocate at least 10% of its after-tax profits each year, if any, to PRC statutory reserves before distributing dividends until the balance of such fund has reached 50% of its registered capital. Guanwei with foreign investment is also required to further set aside a portion of its after-tax profits to fund the employee welfare fund at the discretion of the board. Although the PRC statutory reserves can be used, among other ways, to increase the registered capital and eliminate future losses in excess of retained earnings of Guanwei, the reserve funds are not distributable as cash dividends except in the event of liquidation of Guanwei.

 

Foreign Cash

 

As of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company had cash deposits of $14.3 million and $14.9 million placed with several banks and a financial institution in the People’s Republic of China, where there is currently no rule or regulation in place for obligatory insurance of accounts with banks and financial institutions.

 

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If the foreign cash and cash equivalents are expatriated to finance any needs of our operations in the U.S., we may need to accrue and pay U.S. taxes. Currently, we have not provided for U.S. income and foreign withholding taxes on undistributed earnings of our PRC operating subsidiary since we intend to reinvest our earnings to further expand our businesses in mainland China and do not intend to declare dividends to our U.S. holding company in the foreseeable future.

 

Foreign Exchange

 

A majority of our net revenue and expenditures are denominated in the Renminbi. However, the price of raw materials that we buy from foreign suppliers is denominated in the U.S. dollar and European Union euro. As a result, fluctuations in the exchange rate between the European Union euro or the U.S. dollar and the Renminbi will affect the cost of such raw materials to us and will affect our results of operations and financial condition.

 

Approximately 0.97% and 1.81% of our purchases for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2011 were denominated in the European Union euro, and the rest of our purchases were denominated in the U.S. dollar and Renminbi. Accordingly we believe that any movement in the exchange rate between the European Union euro and the Renminbi will have insignificant impact on our operating income.

 

The exchange rate between the Renminbi and the U.S. dollar is subject to the PRC government’s foreign currency conversion policies, which may change at any time.  The exchange rates at June 30, 2011, March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 were approximately 6.4716, 6.5564 and 6.6227 Renminbi to 1 U.S. dollar, respectively.  Any devaluation of the Renminbi against the U.S. dollar would consequently have an adverse effect on our financial performance and asset values when measured in terms of U.S. dollars.  We recognized a foreign currency translation gain of approximately $326,346 and $64,213 for the three month periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, and of $543,528 and $67,406 for the six month periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010.  If the exchange rate were to increase by 10% to US$1 = RMB7.1188 at June 30, 2011 and US$1 = RMB7.2120 at March 31, 2011, our foreign currency translation gain would potentially decrease by approximately $257,723 and $2,224,351, respectively, for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2011. If the exchange rate were to decrease by 10% to US$1 = RMB5.8244 at June 30, 2011 and US$1 = RMB RMB5.9008, our foreign currency translation gain would potentially increase by approximately $169,528 and $2,231,599, respectively, for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2011.

 

Trend Information

 

Other than as disclosed elsewhere in this quarterly report, we are not aware of any trends, uncertainties, demands, commitments or events that are reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on our revenues, income, profitability, liquidity or capital resources, or that caused the disclosed financial information to be not necessarily indicative of future operating results or financial conditions.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements.

 

We do not have any outstanding derivative financial instruments, off-balance sheet guarantees or interest rate swap transactions of foreign currency forward contracts.  Furthermore, we do not have any retained or contingent interest in assets transferred to an unconsolidated entity that serves as credit, liquidity or market risk support to such entity.  We do not have any variable interest in an unconsolidated entity that provides financing, liquidity, market risk or credit support to us or that engages in leasing, hedging or research and development services with us.

 

Item 3.                     Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

 

Not required for smaller reporting companies.

 

Item 4.                     Controls and Procedures.

 

Material weakness previously disclosed

 

As discussed in Item 9A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2010, we identified one material weakness in the design and operation of our internal controls. The material weakness is related to the fact that the Company’s accounting department personnel have limited knowledge and experience in U.S. GAAP. The Company is considering hiring additional personnel with sufficient knowledge and experience in U.S. GAAP, and engaging a professional consultancy firm to provide ongoing training course in U.S. GAAP to accounting personnel. As the newly implemented remediation initiatives have not been implemented yet, we will continue to monitor and assess our remediation initiatives to ensure that the aforementioned material weakness is remediated.

 

Disclosure controls and procedures

 

Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer (collectively, the “Certifying Officers”) are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures for the Company, and for evaluating the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report (the “Evaluation Date”). Disclosure controls and procedures are controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer and, as appropriate to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

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Based on the evaluation of these disclosure controls and procedures and due to the unremediated material weakness described above, the Certifying Officers have concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures were not effective at the Evaluation Date.

 

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2011, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1.                     Legal Proceedings.

 

As of the date of this filing, there exist no legal proceedings to which the Registrant or any of its subsidiaries is a party or of which any of their property is the subject, that could reasonably be expected to have a material impact on the Registrant’s operations or finances.

 

Item 1A.                  Risk Factors.

 

Not required for smaller reporting companies.

 

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

 

None.

 

Item 3.                     Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

 

None.

 

Item 4.                     (Removed and Reserved).

 

Item 5.                     Other Information.

 

None

 

Item  6.                    Exhibits

 

(a) Financial Statements

 

Our financial statements as set forth in the Index to Financial Statements included as Item 1 hereto are hereby incorporated by reference.

 

(b) Exhibits

 

EXHIBIT

NO.

  DESCRIPTION
     
2.1   Share Exchange Agreement, by and between the Registrant, Chenxin and Fresh Generation, dated November 5, 2009  (1)
     
2.2   Plan of Merger, adopted by the Registrant’s Board on December 4, 2009 (3)
     
3.1   Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant, dated December 13, 2006.  (2)
     
3.2   Bylaws of the Registrant  (2)
     
3.3   Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant, dated January 28, 2008 (2)
     
3.4   Articles of Merger, filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada on December 16, 2009 (3)
     
3.5   Certificate of Incorporation of Chenxin  (1)
     
3.6   Memorandum and Articles of Association of Chenxin  (1)
     
3.7   Articles of Association of Guanwei  (1)
     
3.8   Enterprise Business License of Guanwei, dated December 27, 2007  (1)
     
3.9   Enterprise Business License of Guanwei, dated December 23, 2008  (1)
     
9.1   Declaration of Trust, between Yu Banks Po Fun and Chen Min, dated November 28, 2009 (7)
     
10.1   Share Exchange Agreement and Stock Purchase between the Registrant and MD Mortgage Corp., dated January 15, 2007  (2)

 

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10.2   Asset Transfer Agreement, between Fuqing State-Owned Assets Management & Investment Corp. and Guanwei, dated January 11, 2006  (1)
     
10.3   Land Use Certificate, issued by the Ministry of State-Owned Land Resources of the People’s Republic of China to Guanwei, dated November 8, 2006  (1)
     
10.4   Audit Report and Certificate, issued by Umweltagentur Efftstadt to Guanwei  (7)
     
10.5   Form of Employment Contract  (1)
     
10.6   Stock Purchase Agreement, between the Registrant and Marshall Davis, dated November 5, 2009  (1)
     
10.7   Indemnity Agreement by and between Chenxin, Fresh Generation, and Marshall Davis, dated November 5, 2009  (1)
     
10.8   Maximum Amount Loan with Pledge Contract, dated January 17, 2008 between Guanwei and Fuqing Rural Credit Cooperative Union (1)
     
10.9   Sales Confirmation, dated May 3, 2010, between TM Recycling GmbH and Guanwei (4)

 

 10.10   Sales Contract, dated as of July 7, 2010, between Guanwei and Sunshine Handels & Consulting GmbH. (5)
     
10.11   Guanwei Recycling Corp. 2010 Omnibus Long-Term Incentive Plan (6)
     
10.12   Agreement with Fuqing Huanli Plastics Co., Ltd., dated November 1, 2008 (7)
     
10.13   Oral Agreement with Chenxin International Limited, dated 2009 (8)
     
31.1   Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification (CEO)  *
     
31.2   Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification (CFO)  *
     
32.1   Section 1350 Certification (CEO) *
     
32.2   Section 1350 Certification (CFO) *
     
101.1   The following financial statements from Guanwei Recycling Corp.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2011, formatted in XBRL: (1) condensed consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010; (ii) condensed consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010; and (iii) condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010. *

 

(1) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on November 6, 2009.

 

(2) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form SB-2 (File No. 333-149013), filed on February 1, 2008.

 

(3) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on December 22, 2009.

 

(4) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed on May 17, 2010.

 

(5) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on July 12, 2010.

 

(6) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Definitive Schedule 14A, filed on October 15, 2010.

 

(7) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on March 31, 2011.

 

(8) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Amended Annual Report on Form 10-K/A, filed on December 22, 2011.

 

* Filed herewith.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

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

 

  GUANWEI RECYCLING CORP.
     
Date: January 27, 2012 By: /s/ Chen Min
    Chen Min
    Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the Board, President
    (Principal Executive Officer)
     
Date: January 27, 2012 By: /s/ Yang Feng
    Yang Feng
    Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, Treasurer
    (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

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