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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

R QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
   
For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2014
 
¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

   

For the Transition Period from ______ to ______

Commission File Number: 000-33167

 

KIWA BIO-TECH PRODUCTS GROUP CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   77-0632186
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
     
310 N. Indian Hill Blvd., #702
Claremont, California
  91711
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

(626) 715-5855

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

415 West Foothill Blvd, Suite 206

Claremont, California 91711-2766

 
  (Former address)  

 

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 ¨

 

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 ¨   Accelerated filer ¨
Non-accelerated filer ¨   Smaller reporting company þ

 

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

 

 

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

 

Class   Outstanding at May 20, 2014
Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share   400,000,000 shares
 

 

 
 

 

Table of contents

 

 

PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION  3
       
ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  3
ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.  11
ITEM 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK  15
ITEM 4.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES  15
       
PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION  16
       
ITEM 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS  16
ITEM 1A.  RISK FACTORS  16
ITEM 2.  UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS  16
ITEM 3.  DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES  16
ITEM 4.  MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES  16
ITEM 5.  OTHER INFORMATION  16
ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS  16
       
SIGNATURES    18

 

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

 

KIWA BIO-TECH PRODUCTS GROUP CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

 

  March 31, 2014   December 31, 2013 
ASSETS  (Unaudited)     
Current assets          
    Cash and cash equivalents  $6,020   $2,039 
    Deposits and other receivables   14,109    14,491 
Total current assets   20,129    16,530 
Property, plant and equipment - net   10,548    11,955 
Total assets  $30,677   $28,485 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIENCY          
Current liabilities          
    Accounts payable  $313,255   $321,670 
    Advances from customers   14,397    14,784 
    Construction costs payable   285,581    293,256 
    Due to related parties - trade   892,800    875,498 
    Due to related parties - non-trade   4,070,429    4,096,718 
    Convertible notes payable   150,250    150,250 
    Salary payable   1,380,286    1,343,096 
    Taxes payable   388,617    382,881 
    Penalty payable   282,035    265,998 
    Interest payable   121,363    115,806 
    Other payable   534,255    576,427 
Total current liabilities   8,433,268    8,436,384 
           
    Unsecured loans payable   1,849,945    1,899,665 
Total liabilities   10,283,213    10,336,049 
           
Stockholders’ deficiency          
    Common stock - $0.001 par value Authorized 400,000,000 shares. Issued and
        outstanding 400,000,000 at March 31, 2014 and
        December 31, 2013, respectively
   400,000    400,000 
    Preferred stock - $0.001 par value
        Authorized 20,000,000 shares, none issued
   -    - 
    Additional paid-in capital   8,093,337    8,093,337 
    Accumulated deficit   (18,140,046)   (17,990,598)
    Accumulated other comprehensive deficiency   (605,827)   (810,303)
Total stockholders’ deficiency   (10,252,536)   (10,307,564)
Total liabilities and stockholders' deficiency  $30,677   $28,485 

 

 

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

 

 

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KIWA BIO-TECH PRODUCTS GROUP CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

   Three Months Ended March 31, 
   2014   2013 
Revenue  $-   $- 
           
Operating expenses          
    General and administrative   86,382    92,458 
    Research and development   40,967    40,175 
Total operating expenses   127,349    132,633 
Operating loss   (127,349)   (132,633)
           
Other expense          
Penalty expense   (16,037)   (160,852)
Interest expense   (6,062)   (61,625)
Net loss before income tax   (149,448)   (355,110)
Income tax   -    - 
Net loss   (149,448)   (355,110)
           
Other comprehensive loss          
    Foreign currency translation adjustment   204,476    (22,472)
Total comprehensive income/(loss)  $55,028   $(377,582)
           
Net loss per common share - basic and diluted  $(0.0004)  $(0.001)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding-basic and diluted   400,000,000    400,000,000 

 

 

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

 

 

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KIWA BIO-TECH PRODUCTS GROUP CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

           

 

 

  Three Months Ended March 31, 
   2014   2013 
Cash flows from operating activities:          
Net loss  $(149,448)  $(355,110)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in
  operating activities:
          
    Depreciation and amortization   1,110    1,091 
    Provision for penalty payable   16,037    160,852 
    Interest payable on convertible notes   5,557    60,327 
    Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
        Deposit and other receivables   0    7,500 
        Salary payable   50,844    50,448 
        Taxes payable   16,052    15,772 
        Due to related parties-trade   40,967    40,252 
        Other payable   (39,122)   (2,006)
Net cash used in operating activities   (58,003)   (20,874)
           
Cash flows from financing activities:          
    Proceeds from related parties, net of payments to related
    parties
   62,000    105,891 
Net cash provided by financing activities   62,000    105,891 
Effect of exchange rate change   (16)   (116)
Cash and cash equivalents:          
   Net increase (decrease)   3,981    84,901 
   Balance at beginning of period   2,039    4,493 
Balance at end of period  $6,020   $89,394 
           
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash flow Information:          
Cash paid for interest  $-   $- 
Cash paid for income taxes  $-   $- 

 

 

 

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

 

 

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KIWA BIO-TECH PRODUCTS GROUP CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

 

1.Description of Business and Organization

 

References herein to “Kiwa” or the “Company” refer to Kiwa Bio-Tech Products Group Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiaries unless the context specifically states or implies otherwise.

 

Business –The Company’s business plan is to develop, manufacture, distribute and market innovative, cost-effective and environmentally safe bio-technological products for agriculture markets located primarily in China. The Company has acquired technologies to produce and market bio-fertilizer.

 

2.Going Concern

 

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The carrying amounts of assets and liabilities presented in the consolidated financial statements do not purport to represent the realizable or settlement values.

 

As of March 31, 2014, the Company had cash of $6,020. The Company had an accumulated deficit of $18,140,046, and incurred net losses of $149,448 during the three months ended March 31, 2014. This trend is expected to continue. These factors, among other, create substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

 

During 2014, the Company plans to (1) raise finance from related-parties, local banks, other financial institutions and other stock market to meet cash demand of daily demand; and (2) raise capital to resume operations. However, there can be no assurance that we will be successful in obtaining this financing.

 

3.Summaries of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Principle of consolidation - These consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant inter-company balances or transactions are eliminated on consolidation.

 

Basis of preparation - These interim consolidated financial statements are unaudited. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments) and disclosures necessary for a fair presentation of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been included. The results reported in the consolidated financial statements for any interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be reported for the entire year or any other periods. The (a) consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013, which was derived from audited financial statements, and (b) the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Certain information and note disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information not misleading.  These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying footnotes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

 

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KIWA BIO-TECH PRODUCTS GROUP CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

 

Use of Estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant accounting estimates include the bad debt provision, impairment of inventory and long-lived assets, depreciation and amortization, valuation allowance of deferred tax assets and fair value of warrants and options.

 

Foreign Currency Translation - The Company uses United States dollars (“US Dollar” or “US$” or “$”) for financial reporting purposes. However, the Company maintains the books and records in its functional currency, Chinese Renminbi (“RMB”), being the primary currency of the economic environment in which its operations are conducted. In general, the Company translates its assets and liabilities into U.S. dollars using the applicable exchange rates prevailing at the balance sheet date, and the statement of income is translated at average exchange rates during the reporting period. Equity accounts are translated at historical rates. Adjustments resulting from the translation of the Company’s financial statements are recorded as accumulated other comprehensive income.

 

The exchange rates used to translate amounts in RMB into U.S. Dollars for the purposes of preparing the condensed consolidated financial statements were as follows:

 

   As of March 31, 2014  As of December 31, 2013
Balance sheet items, except for equity accounts  US$1=RMB6.2164  US$1=RMB6.0537

 

 

   Three months ended March 31,
   2014  2013
Items in the statements of income and cash flows  US$1=RMB6.1025  US$1=RMB6.2228

 

Research and development costs - Research and development costs are charged to expense as incurred.

 

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets - We periodically evaluate our investment in long-lived assets, including property and equipment, for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the net carrying amount may not be recoverable. Our judgments regarding potential impairment are based on legal factors, market conditions and operational performance indicators, among others. In assessing the impairment of property and equipment, we make assumptions regarding the estimated future cash flows and other factors to determine the fair value of the respective assets. Based on our analysis, no further impairment on long-lived assets was charged during the three months ended March 31, 2014.

 

Income Taxes - The Company accounts for income taxes under the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 740, “Income Tax,” which requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the consolidated financial statements or tax returns. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequence attributable to the difference between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the enacted tax rate expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. The Company establishes a valuation when it is more likely than not that the assets will not be recovered.

 

Net Loss Per Common Share - Basic loss per common share is calculated by dividing net loss by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted loss per common share includes the effect of dilutive securities (stock options, warrants, convertible debt, stock subscription and other stock commitments issuable). These potentially dilutive securities were not included in the calculation of loss per share for the periods presented because the Company incurred a loss during such periods and thus the effect would have been anti-dilutive. Accordingly, basic and diluted loss per common share is the same for all periods presented. As of March 31, 2014, potentially dilutive securities aggregated 614,769,110 shares of common stock.

 

Fair value measurements - ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures, defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. This topic also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires classification based on observable and unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

 

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KIWA BIO-TECH PRODUCTS GROUP CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

 

Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

 

Level 2 - Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

 

Level 3 - Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

 

The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables and payables, and short-term debts approximate their fair values due to their short maturities.

 

There were no assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

 

4.Related Party Transactions

 

Amounts due to related parties consisted of the following as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:

 

Item  Nature   Notes         
           March 31, 2014   December 31, 2013 
Mr. Wei Li ("Mr. Li")   Non-trade    (1)   $3,500,239   $3,544,264 
Kangtai International Logistics (Beijing) Co., Ltd.  ("Kangtai")   Non-trade    (2)    (13,310)   (14,046)
Ms. Yvonne Wang ("Ms. Wang")   Non-trade    (3)    583,500    566,500 
Subtotal             4,070,429    4,096,718 
Kiwa-CAU R&D Center   Trade    (4)    892,800    875,498 
Subtotal             892,800    875,498 
Total            $4,963,229   $4,972,216 

 

(1) Mr. Li

 

Mr. Li is the Chairman of the Board and the Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

 

Advances and Loans

 

As of December 31, 2013, the remaining balance due Mr. Li was $3,544,264. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, Mr. Li paid various expenses on behalf of the Company. As of March 31, 2014, the balance due Mr. Li was $3,500,239. Mr. Li has agreed that the Company may repay the balance when its cash flow circumstance allows.

 

Guarantees for the Company

 

Mr. Li has pledged without any compensation from the Company, all of his common stock of the Company as collateral security for the Company’s obligations under the 6% Notes. (See Note 4 below).

 

(2) Kangtai

 

Kangtai, formerly named China Star Investment Management Co., Ltd., Kangtai International Logistics (Beijing) Co., Ltd., is a private company, 28% owned by Mr. Li. Mr. Li is the Chairman of Kangtai.

 

On December 31, 2013, the amount due from Kangtai was $14,046. The balance due from Kangtai on March 31, 2014 was $13,310.

 

(3) Ms. Wang

 

Ms. Wang is the Secretary of the Company.

 

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KIWA BIO-TECH PRODUCTS GROUP CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

 

On December 31, 2013, the amount due Ms. Wang was $566,500. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, Ms. Wang paid various expenses on behalf of the Company. As of March 31, 2014, the amount due Ms. Wang was $583,500. Ms. Wang has agreed that the Company may repay the balance when its cash flow circumstance allows.

 

(4) Kiwa-CAU R&D Center

 

Pursuant to the agreement with China Agricultural University (“CAU”), the Company agree to invest RMB 1 million (approximately $161,000) each year to fund research at Kiwa-CAU R&D Center. Prof. Qi Wang, one of the Company’s directors, is also the director of Kiwa-CAU R&D Center.

 

On December 31, 2013, the amount due to Kiwa-CAU R&D Center was $875,498. As of March 31, 2014, the outstanding balance due Kiwa-CAU R&D Center was $892,800.

 

5.Convertible Notes Payable

 

Convertible notes payable consists convertible notes issued on June 29, 2006, bear interest at 6% and due on June 29, 2009. As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 balance of convertible notes payable was $150,250. As of March 31, 2014, interest payable on the convertible was $119,007. The Company also recorded liquidation damages of $282,035 as of March 31, 2014. No payment was made for interest and liquidation damages during the quarter ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

 

6.Stock-based Compensation

 

On December 12, 2006, the Company granted options for 2,000,000 shares of its common stock under its 2004 Stock Incentive Plan. Summary of options issued and outstanding at March 31, 2014 and the movements during the three months then ended are as follows:

 

   Number of
underlying
shares
   Weighted-
Average
Exercise Price
Per Share
  

Aggregate

Intrinsic

Value (1)

   Weighted- Average
Contractual Life
Remaining in Years
 
Outstanding at December 31, 2014   1,232,600   $0.175   $-    5 
Exercised   -    -           
Expired   -    -    -      
Forfeited   -    -    -      
Outstanding at March 31, 2014   1,232,600   $0.175   $-    4.75 
                     
Exercisable at March 31, 2014   1,232,600   $0.175   $-    4.75 

 

(1) The market value of the Company’s common stock at March 31, 2012 was $0.0016 per share. The outstanding options had no intrinsic value at March 31, 2014.  
                             

 

7.Commitments and Contingencies

 

The Company has the following material contractual obligations:

 

Operating lease commitments

 

On June 30, 2011, the Company entered into an agreement with Kangtai pursuant to which Kangtai will sublease a portion of its offices to the Company for a monthly rental of $1,000. The sublease expires on June 30, 2014.

 

The Company’s commitments for minimum lease payments under the operating lease for the next five years and thereafter as of March 31, 2014 are as follows:

 

Fiscal Year  Amount 
2014  $3,000 
Total  $3,000 

 

 

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KIWA BIO-TECH PRODUCTS GROUP CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

 

Operation of Kiwa-CAU R&D Center

 

Pursuant to the agreement on joint incorporation of the research and development center between CAU and Kiwa Shandong dated November 14, 2006, Kiwa Shandong agrees to invest RMB1 million (approximately $161,000) each year to fund research at the R&D Center. The term of this Agreement is ten years starting from July 1, 2006. Qi Wang, one of our directors commencing in July 2007 has acted as Director of Kiwa-CAU R&D Center since July 2006.

 

Investment in manufacturing and research facilities in Zoucheng, Shandong Province in China

 

According to the Project Agreement with Zoucheng Municipal Government in 2002, the Company has committed to investing approximately $18 million to $24 million for developing the manufacturing and research facilities in Zoucheng, Shandong Province. The Company had invested approximately $2 million for the project during the period from 2004 to 2010 and no additional investments were made since then.

 

8.Income Tax

 

No provision for taxes is made as the Company and its subsidiaries do not have any taxable income in the U.S., the British Virgin Islands or the PRC.

 

The Company had deferred tax assets as follows:

 

   March 31,   December 31 
   2014   2013 
           
Net operating losses carried forward  $3,457,203    3,555,928 
Less: Valuation allowance   (3,457,203)   (3,555,928)
           
Net deferred tax assets  $-   $- 

 

The net operating losses carried forward were approximately $10 million at March 31, 2014, which will expire between 2014 and 2022. Full valuation allowance has been made because it is considered more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will not be realized through sufficient future earnings of the entity to which the operating losses relate.

 

9.Subsequent event

 

The Company has evaluated subsequent events through the date that these financial statements were issued and determined that there were no subsequent events to disclose in these financial statements.

 

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Item 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

 

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2014 contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements that include the words “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements include, among others, statements concerning our expectations regarding our working capital requirements, financing requirements, business, growth prospects, competition and results of operations, and other statements of expectations, beliefs, future plans and strategies, anticipated events or trends, and similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. The forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2014 involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements contained herein.

 

Overview

 

The Company took its present corporate form in March 2004 when shareholders of Kiwa Bio-Tech Products Group Ltd. (“Kiwa BVI”), a company originally organized under the laws of the British Virgin Islands on June 5, 2002 and Tintic Gold Mining Company (“Tintic”), a corporation originally incorporated in the state of Utah on June 14, 1933 to perform mining operations in Utah, entered into a share exchange transaction. The share exchange transaction left the shareholders of Kiwa BVI owning a majority of Tintic and Kiwa BVI a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tintic. For accounting purposes this transaction was treated as an acquisition of Tintic by Kiwa BVI in the form of a reverse triangular merger and a recapitalization of Kiwa BVI and its wholly owned subsidiary, Kiwa Bio-Tech Products (Shandong) Co., Ltd. (“Kiwa Shandong”). On July 21, 2004, we completed our reincorporation in the State of Delaware.

 

We have established a subsidiary in China, Kiwa Shandong in 2002, a wholly-owned subsidiary, engaging in the bio-fertilizer business. Formerly, our subsidiary Tianjin Kiwa Feed Co., Ltd. (“Kiwa Tianjin”), was engaged in the bio-enhanced feed business. At the end of 2009, Kiwa Tianjin could no longer use its assets including machinery and inventory in the normal course of operations. The Company has classified the bio-enhanced feed business as discontinued operations. Effective on July 11, 2012, the Company formally dissolved Kiwa Tianjin.

 

We generated no revenues in the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013. We incurred a net loss of $149,448 and $355,110 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

 

As of March 31, 2014, the Company had cash of $6,020. Due to our limited revenues from sales and continuing losses, we have relied on the proceeds from the sale of our equity securities and loans from both unrelated and related parties to provide the resources necessary to fund the development of our business plan and operations. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, net amount advanced by related parties, net of repayment to related parties was $62,000 in total. These funds are insufficient to execute our business plan as currently contemplated. Management is currently looking for alternative sources of capital to fund our operations.

 

Going Concern

 

Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that we will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The carrying amounts of assets and liabilities presented in the consolidated financial statements do not purport to represent the realizable or settlement values.

 

As of March 31, 2014, we had an accumulated deficit of $18,140,046, of which $149,448 was incurred during the three months ended March 31, 2014. We currently do not have sufficient revenues to support our business activities and we expect operating losses to continue. We will require additional capital to fund our operations.

 

As of March 31, 2014, our current liabilities were $8,433,268, which exceeded current assets by $8,413,139, representing a current ratio of 0.002; comparably, as of December 31, 2013, we had total current assets of $16,530; at the same time, we had current liabilities of $8,436,384, denoting a current ratio of 0.002. At the end of fiscal 2013, we also had long-term liabilities of $1,899,665. The 6% Notes became due on June 29, 2009. If we can achieve the necessary financing to increase our working capital, we believe the Company will be well-positioned to generate sales of our products and to generate more revenues in the future. There can be no assurances that we will be successful in obtaining this financing or in increasing our sales revenue if we do obtain the financing.

 

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Our independent auditors have added an explanatory paragraph to their audit opinion issued in connection with our financial statements for the latest eight years, which states that the financial statements raise substantial doubt as to our ability to continue as a going concern. Our ability to make operations profitable or obtain additional funding will determine our ability to continue as a going concern.

 

Trends and Uncertainties in Regulation and Government Policy in China

 

Foreign Investment Policy Change in China

 

On March 16, 2007, China’s parliament, the National People’s Congress, adopted the Enterprise Income Tax Law, which took effective on January 1, 2008. The new income tax law sets a unified income tax rate for domestic and foreign companies at 25% and abolishes the favorable policy for foreign invested enterprises. As a result subsidiaries established in China in the future will not enjoy the original favorable policy unless they are certified as qualified high and new technology enterprises.

 

According to the enterprise income tax law previously in effect, our PRC subsidiaries, Kiwa Shandong and Kiwa Tianjin, were exempt from corporate income taxes for their first two profitable years and were entitled to a 50% tax reduction for the succeeding three years. Now that the new income tax law is in effect, fiscal year 2008 is regarded as the first profitable year even if Kiwa Shandong or Kiwa Tianjin are not profitable that year; thereby narrowing the time period when the favorable tax treatment may be available to us.

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

We prepared our condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these financial statements requires the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Management periodically evaluates the estimates and judgments made. Management bases its estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various factors that are believed to be reasonable under current circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates as a result of different assumptions or conditions.

 

The following critical accounting policies affect the more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements. In addition, you should refer to our accompanying financial statements and the related notes thereto, for further discussion of our accounting policies.

 

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

 

Our long-lived assets consist of property, equipment and intangible assets. As of March 31, 2014, the net value of property and equipment was $10,548, which represented approximately 34.4% of our total assets.

 

We periodically evaluate our investment in long-lived assets, including property and equipment, for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the net carrying amount may not be recoverable. Our judgments regarding potential impairment are based on legal factors, market conditions and operational performance indicators, among others. In assessing the impairment of property and equipment, we make assumptions regarding the estimated future cash flows and other factors to determine the fair value of the respective assets. If these estimates or the related assumptions change in the future, we may be required to record impairment charges for these assets.

 

Based on our analysis, no further impairment on long-lived assets was charged during the three months ended March 31, 2014.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

We recognize revenue for our products in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 605, “Revenue Recognition.” Sales represent the invoiced value of goods, net of value added tax, supplied to customers, and are recognized upon delivery of goods and passage of title.

 

Income Taxes

 

The Company accounts for income taxes under the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 740, “Income Tax”, which requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the consolidated financial statements or tax returns. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequence attributable to the difference between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the enacted tax rate expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. The Company establishes a valuation when it is more likely than not that the assets will not be recovered.

 

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Major Customers and Suppliers

 

Bio-fertilizer Products

 

As of March 31, 2014 and 2013, we had no customers. During first quarter of 2014 and 2013, we had no suppliers.

 

Results of Operations

 

Results of Operations for Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013

 

Net Sales

 

Net sales were nil for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The Company did not generate any sales revenue during the first quarter of 2014 and 2013 mainly due to severe market conditions.

 

Cost of Sales

 

Cost of sales were nil during first quarter of 2014 and 2013. This was mainly due to no net sales.

 

Gross Profit

 

Gross profit for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 were nil, since there were no net sales during both periods.

 

General and Administration

 

General and administration expenses for three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 were $86,382 and $92,458, respectively, representing a $6,076 or 6.57% decrease. General and administrative expenses include salaries, travel and entertainment, rent, office expense, telephone expense and insurance costs.

 

Selling Expenses

 

The Company incurred no selling expenses during the first quarter of 2014 and 2013, respectively.

 

Research and Development

 

Research and development expense for the three months ended March 31, 2014 reflected a slight increase of $792 or 2% from $40,175 in the three months ended March 31, 2013 to $40,967 for the same period of 2014 because of the exchange rate effect. In July 2006 the Company opened a new research center with CAU through our subsidiary, Kiwa Shandong, which goes under the name, Kiwa-CAU Bio-Tech Research & Development Center. Pursuant to an agreement reached between CAU and Kiwa Shandong on November 14, 2006, Kiwa Shandong agreed to contribute RMB 1 million each year to the fund research at the R&D Center. The term of the agreement is ten years.

 

Penalty Expense

 

The Company incurred liquidated damages resulting from the default of 6% Notes. The penalty charge, which is calculated monthly at 2% of the outstanding amounts of convertible notes and unpaid interest on the notes, was $16,037 and $160,852 for three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The decrease of penalty expense was mainly due to decreased outstanding amount of 6% Notes.

 

Interest Expenses

 

Net interest expense was $6,062 in the three months ended March 31, 2014 and $61,625 in the same period of 2013, representing a $55,563 or 90% decrease. The decrease in interest expenses was due to the settlement of 6% Notes and 2% Notes in August 2013.

 

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Net Loss

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, net loss was $149,448, comparing with $355,110 for the same period of 2013, representing a decrease of $205,662 or 58%. The reasons for the decrease are described elsewhere in this report.

 

Comprehensive Income/Loss

 

Comprehensive income for three months ended March 31, 2014 was $55,028; comparably, during the same period of 2013, comprehensive loss was $377,582. This decrease resulted from an increase in translation adjustments of $226,948 in addition to reasons stated above.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Since inception of our ag-biotech business in 2002, we have relied on the proceeds from the sale of our equity securities and loans from both unrelated and related parties to provide the resources necessary to fund our operations and the execution of our business plan. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, amount related parties advanced to the Company, net of repayment by the Company to related parties was $62,000. As of March 31, 2014, our current liabilities exceeded current assets by $8,413,139, reflecting a current ratio of 0.002:1. Comparably, as of December 31, 2013, our current liabilities exceeded current assets by $8,419,854, denoting a current ratio of 0.002:1.

 

As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had cash of $6,020 and $2,039, respectively. Changes in cash balances are outlined as follows:

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, our operations utilized cash of $58,003 as compared with $20,874 in the same period of 2013. Cash was mainly used for working capital for public company operation.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, we invested nil for investing activities.

 

During the first quarter of 2014, our financing activities incurred net cash inflow of $62,000, all of them are generated from advances or loans from related parties, net of repayment to related parties. During the three months ended March 31, 2013, we generated $105,891 from financing activities.

 

Currently, we have insufficient cash resources to accomplish our objectives and also do not anticipate generating sufficient positive operating cash inflow in the rest of 2014 to fund our planned operations. We are actively looking for new sources of capital. To the extent that we are unable to successfully raise the capital necessary to fund our future cash requirements on a timely basis and under acceptable terms and conditions, we will not have sufficient cash resources to maintain operations, and may have to curtail operations and consider a formal or informal restructuring or reorganization.

 

Commitments and Contingencies

 

See Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements under Item 1 in Part I.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

At March 31, 2014, we did not have any relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, such as entities often referred to as structured finance or special purpose entities, established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements or other contractually narrow or limited purposes. As such, we are not exposed to any financing, liquidity, market or credit risk that could arise if we had engaged in such relationships.

 

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Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk

 

All of our revenues and the majority of our expenses and liabilities incurred are in RMB. Thus, our revenues and operating results may be impacted by exchange rate fluctuations of RMB. Up to now, we have not reduced our exposure to exchange rate fluctuations by using hedging transactions or any other measures to avoid our exchange rate risks. Accordingly, we may experience economic losses and negative impacts on earnings and equity as a result of foreign exchange rate fluctuations.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls.

 

Our management, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") and Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"), has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in SEC Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report. Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act") is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management including our CEO and CFO, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. Based on their evaluation, our CEO and CFO have concluded that, as of March 31, 2014, our disclosure controls and procedures were ineffective.

 

Our management has conducted, with the participation of our CEO and CFO, an assessment, including testing of the effectiveness, of our disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31, 2014. Based on such evaluation, management identified deficiencies that were determined to be a material weakness.

 

A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in disclosure controls and procedures, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the company’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Because of the material weaknesses described below, management concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were ineffective as of March 31, 2014.

 

The specific material weakness identified by the Company’s management as of March 31, 2014 are described as follows:

 

lThe Company is lacking qualified resources to perform the internal audit functions properly. In addition, the scope and effectiveness of the Company’s internal audit function are yet to be developed.
lWe currently do not have an audit committee.

 

Remediation Initiative

 

lWe are committed to establishing the disclosure controls and procedures but due to limited qualified resources in the region, we were not able to hire sufficient internal audit resources by March 31, 2014. However, internally we established a central management center to recruit more senior qualified people in order to improve our internal control procedures. Externally, we are looking forward to engaging an accounting firm to assist the Company in improving the Company’s internal control system based on the COSO Framework. We also will increase our efforts to hire the qualified resources.
lWe intend to establish an audit committee of the board of directors as soon as practicable. We envision that the audit committee will be primarily responsible for reviewing the services performed by our independent auditors, evaluating our accounting policies and our system of internal controls.

 

Conclusion

 

The Company did not have sufficient and skilled accounting personnel with an appropriate level of technical accounting knowledge and experience in the application of generally accepted accounting principles accepted in the United States of America commensurate with the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures requirements, which resulted in a number of deficiencies in disclosure controls and procedures that were identified as being significant. The Company’s management believes that the number and nature of these significant deficiencies, when aggregated, was determined to be a material weakness.

 

Despite of the material weaknesses and deficiencies reported above, the Company’s management believes that its condensed consolidated financial statements included in this report fairly present in all material respects the Company’s financial condition, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented and that this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report.

 

Changes in internal control over financial reporting.

 

There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended March 31, 2014 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

 

None.

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

 

Note: in addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, which could materially affect our business, financial condition, or future results.During the three months ended March 31, 2014, there have been no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

 

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

 

None.

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 

 

On June 29, 2006, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with six institutional investors for the issuance and sale of (1) 6% secured convertible notes, due three years from the date of issuance, in the aggregate principal amount of $2,450,000, convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock (the “6% Notes”), and (2) warrants to purchase 12,250,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. The maturity date for 6% Notes was June 29, 2009.

 

As of December 31, 2014, the amount of outstanding 6% Notes was $150,250. Warrants relating to 6% Notes has expired. The 6% Notes have been in default since June 2009.

 

Item 4. Mine safety disclosures

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 5. Other Information

 

None.

 

Item 6. Exhibits

 

Exhibit No. Description Incorporated by Reference in Document Exhibit No. in
Incorporated Document
       
3.1 Certificate of Incorporation, effective as of July 21, 2004. Form 8-K filed on July 23, 2004 3.1
3.2 Bylaws, effective as of July 22, 2004. Form 8-K Filed on July 23, 2004 3.2
3.3 Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation, effective as of September 27, 2006. Form 10-QSB filed on November 15, 2006 3.3
10.1 Advance Agreement by and between Wei Li and the Company dated January 10, 2008 Form 8-K filed on January 11, 2008 10.01
10.2 Stock Purchase Agreement between Kiwa Bio-Tech Products Group Corporation and Yuxin Zhou dated February 19, 2008 Form 8-K filed on February 22, 2008 10.01
10.3 Consulting Agreement between the Company and Robert Schechter dated January 10, 2008 Form 10-Q filed on August 11, 2008 10.1
10.4 Contract for Joint Venture between the Company and Hebei Huaxing Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. dated May 22, 2008 Form 8-K filed on May 27, 2008 10.1

 

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10.5 Term Sheet for Redemption Convertible Notes dated September 25, 2008 between the Company and AJW Offshore Ltd., AJW Qualified Partners LLC, AJW Partners LLC, and New Millennium Capital Partners II LLC Form 10-Q filed on November 12, 2008 10.3
10.6 Term Sheet for Redemption Convertible Notes dated September 25, 2008 between the Company and FirsTrust Group, Inc. dated October 7, 2008 Form 10-Q filed on November 12, 2008 10.4
10.7 2004 Stock Incentive Plan, amended in 2006 Form Pre 14A filed on July 28, 2006 Appendix A
10.8 Employment Agreement dated July 31, 2006, between the Company and Lianjun Luo Form 8-K filed on August 7, 2006 10.02
10.9 Employment Agreement dated February 2, 2009 by and between the Company and Wei Li. Form 8-K filed on February 2, 2009 10.1
10.10 Employment Agreement dated February 18, 2009 by and between the Company and Steven Ning Ma. Form 8-K filed on February 19, 2009 10.1
10.11 Letter from Mao & Company, CPAs, Inc. dated June 7, 2009 to the Securities and Exchange Commission Form 8-K filed on June 8, 2009 16.1
14 Code of Ethics Form 10-K filed on May 18, 2009 14.1
21 List of Subsidiaries Form 10-K filed on March 29, 2010 21
31.1 Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended

Filed herewith.

 

 
31.2 Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended

Filed herewith.

 

 
32.1 Certificationof Principal Executive Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

Filed herewith.

 

 
32.2 Certificationof Principal Financial Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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.

 

KIWA BIO-TECH PRODUCTS GROUP CORPORATION

(Registrant)

 

/s/ Wei Li May 20, 2014 Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors
Wei Li    (Principal Executive Officer)
     
     
/s/ Steven Ning Ma May 20, 2014 Chief Financial Officer
Steven Ning Ma   (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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