Hong Yuan Holding Group 10-K for FY2023
Hong Yuan Holding Group (HGYN)
About this 10-K
Hong Yuan Holding Group filed this 10-K on April 9, 2024, covering the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 (FY2023).
Headline figures
Fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, as reported in this filing, compared with the same period a year earlier where the filing states it.
- Net loss
- $39.72K
- compared with a net loss of $58.35K a year earlier
- Diluted EPS
- $0.00
- compared with $0.00 a year earlier
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM
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the fiscal year ended
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Securities
Registered Pursuant to Section 12(g) of The Act:
Indicate
by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ☐
Indicate
by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes ☐
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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.
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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☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act. ☐
If securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, indicate by check mark whether the financial statements of the registrant
included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements.
Indicate by check mark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based compensation received by any of the registrant’s executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to §240.10D-1(b). ☐
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by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes
As
of June 30, 2023, the aggregate market value of our common stock held by non-affiliates was $1,330,601, based on
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock as of March 24, 2024 was .
HONG YUAN HOLDING GROUP
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In this annual report the words “we,” “us,” “our,” and the “Company” refer to Hong Yuan Holding Group.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
When used in this report, the words “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “continue,” “estimate,” “project,” “intend,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 regarding events, conditions, and financial trends that may affect the Company’s future plans of operations, business strategy, operating results, and financial position. Persons reviewing this report are cautioned that any forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties and that actual results may differ materially from those included within the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors.
Statements made in this Form 10-K that are not historical or current facts are “forward-looking statements” made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. We wish to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Any forward-looking statements represent our best judgment as to what may occur in the future. These forward-looking statements include our plans and objectives for our future growth, including plans and objectives related to the consummation of acquisitions and future private and public issuances of our equity and debt securities. The forward-looking statements included herein are based on current expectations that involve numerous risks and uncertainties. Assumptions relating to the foregoing involve judgments with respect to, among other things, future economic, competitive and market conditions and future business decisions, all of which are difficult or impossible to predict accurately and many of which are beyond our control. Although we believe that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements are reasonable, any of the assumptions could be inaccurate and, therefore, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements included in this Form 10-K will prove to be accurate. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements included herein, you should not regard the inclusion of such information as our representation or the representation of any other person that we will achieve our objectives and plans. We disclaim any obligation subsequently to revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statement or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.
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PART I
| Item 1 | Business. |
Our Company
Hong Yuan Holding Group, formerly Cereplast, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“Hong Yuan”, the “Company, “we”, “us” or “our”) is a public shell company seeking to create value for its shareholders by merging with another entity with experienced management and opportunities for growth in return for shares of our common stock.
The Company is planning potential acquisitions. The management has approached several companies in China and met the management of potential acquisition targets. The Company feels strongly that despite the challenges of cross border business, it might be able to acquire some good growth companies and bring good values to our stockholders. Although the Company is making some progress in the Merger and Acquisition efforts, any potential results, if any, are still not certain.
We do not propose to restrict our search for a business opportunity to any particular industry or geographical area and may, therefore, engage in essentially any business in any industry. We have unrestricted discretion in seeking and participating in a business opportunity, subject to the availability of such opportunities, economic conditions, and other factors.
The selection of a business opportunity in which to participate is complex and risky. Additionally, we have only limited resources and may find it difficult to locate good opportunities. There can be no assurance that we will be able to identify and acquire any business opportunity which will ultimately prove to be beneficial to us and our shareholders. We will select any potential business opportunity based on our management’s best business judgment.
Our activities are subject to several significant risks, which arise primarily as a result of the fact that we have no specific business, and may acquire or participate in a business opportunity based on the decision of management, which potentially could act without the consent, vote, or approval of our shareholders. The risks faced by us are further increased as a result of its lack of resources and our inability to provide a prospective business opportunity with significant capital.
Our History
Organization and Corporate History
The Company was incorporated in the state of Nevada on September 14, 2001 under the name Biocorp North America, Inc. On July 19, 2004 the Company changed its name to Nat-UR, Inc. and on March 18, 2005 it changed its name again to Cereplast, Inc.
We developed and tried to commercializing proprietary bio-based resins through two complementary product families: Cereplast Compostables resins which are compostable, renewable, ecologically sound substitutes for petroleum-based plastics, and Cereplast Sustainables resins (including the Cereplast Hybrid Resins product line), which replaces up to 90% of the petroleum-based content of traditional plastics with materials from renewable resources. In the summer of 2014, the Company ceased all operations and since that time has been inactive
On May 7, 2014, we voluntarily converted our Chapter 11 filing to a Chapter 7 filing in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana. We ceased all business activities in August 2014. On May 10, 2019, the Trustees’ Final Account, the Certification of Full Administration and Application for Discharge was filed and accepted by the Court. All debts and liabilities were paid or discharged. On May 11, 2019, the Bankruptcy Case was closed.
On March 22, 2019, the eight judicial District Court of Nevada appointed Custodian Ventures, LLC as custodian for Cereplast, Inc., proper notice having been given to the officers and directors of Cereplast, Inc. There was no opposition.
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On June 04, 2019, the Company filed a certificate of revival with the state of Nevada, appointing David Lazar as, President, Secretary, Treasurer and Director.
A change of control of the Company was completed on November 3, 2020, Pursuant to a Stock Purchase Agreement dated October 22, 2020 control was obtained by the sale of 50,000,000 common shares and 5,000,000 Series A-1 Preferred Shares from Custodian Ventures, LLC to Xudong Li. After November 3, 2020, the Company’s operations are determined and structured by the new major shareholder.
General Business Plan
Our business plan to seek a merger has many uncertainties which pose risks to investors.
We intend to seek, investigate and, if such investigation warrants, acquire an interest in business opportunities presented to us by persons or firms which desire to seek the advantages of an issuer who has complied with the Securities Act of 1934 (the “1934 Act”). We will not restrict our search to any specific business, industry or geographical location, and we may participate in business ventures of virtually any nature. This discussion of our proposed business is purposefully general and is not meant to be restrictive of our unlimited discretion to search for and enter into potential business opportunities. We anticipate that we may be able to participate in only one potential business venture because of our lack of financial resources. We may seek a business opportunity with entities which have recently commenced operations, or that desire to utilize the public marketplace in order to raise additional capital in order to expand into new products or markets, to develop a new product or service, or for other corporate purposes. All of these activities have risk to investors including dilution and management.
We expect that the selection of a business opportunity will be complex. Due to general economic conditions, rapid technological advances being made in some industries and shortages of available capital, we believe that there are numerous firms seeking the benefits of an issuer who has complied with the 1934 Act. Such benefits may include facilitating or improving the terms on which additional equity financing may be sought, providing liquidity for incentive stock options or similar benefits to key employees, providing liquidity (subject to restrictions of applicable statutes) for all stockholders and other factors. Potentially, available business opportunities may occur in many different industries and at various stages of development, all of which will make the task of comparative investigation and analysis of such business opportunities extremely difficult and complex. We have, and will continue to have, essentially no assets to provide the owners of business opportunities. However, we will be able to offer owners of acquisition candidates the opportunity to acquire a controlling ownership interest in an issuer who has complied with the 1934 Act without incurring the cost and time required to conduct an initial public offering.
The analysis of new business opportunities will be undertaken by, or under the supervision of, our Board of Directors. We intend to concentrate on identifying preliminary prospective business opportunities which may be brought to our attention through present associations of our director, professional advisors or by our stockholders. In analyzing prospective business opportunities, we will consider such matters as (i) available technical, financial and managerial resources; (ii) working capital and other financial requirements; (iii) history of operations, if any, and prospects for the future; (iv) nature of present and expected competition; (v) quality, experience and depth of management services; (vi) potential for further research, development or exploration; (vii) specific risk factors not now foreseeable but that may be anticipated to impact the proposed activities of the company; (viii) potential for growth or expansion; (ix) potential for profit; (x) public recognition and acceptance of products, services or trades; (xi) name identification; and (xii) other factors that we consider relevant. As part of our investigation of the business opportunity, we expect to meet personally with management and key personnel. To the extent possible, we intend to utilize written reports and personal investigation to evaluate the above factors.
We will not acquire or merge with any company for which audited financial statements cannot be obtained within a reasonable period of time after closing of the proposed transaction.
Acquisition Interest
In implementing a structure for a particular business acquisition, we may become a party to a merger, consolidation, reorganization, joint venture, or licensing agreement with another company or entity. We may also acquire stock or assets of an existing business. Upon consummation of a transaction, it is probable that our present management and stockholders will no longer be in control of us. In addition, our directors may, as part of the terms of the acquisition transaction, resign and be replaced by new directors without a vote of our stockholders, or sell his stock in us. Any such sale will only be made in compliance with the securities laws of the United States and any applicable state.
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It is anticipated that any securities issued in any such reorganization would be issued in reliance upon exemption from registration under application federal and state securities laws. In some circumstances, as a negotiated element of the transaction, we may agree to register all or a part of such securities immediately after the transaction is consummated or at specified times thereafter. If such registration occurs, it will be undertaken by the surviving entity after it has successfully consummated a merger or acquisition and is no longer considered an inactive company.
The issuance of substantial additional securities and their potential sale into any trading market which may develop in our securities may have a depressive effect on the value of our securities in the future. There is no assurance that such a trading market will develop.
While the actual terms of a transaction cannot be predicted, it is expected that the parties to any business transaction will find it desirable to avoid the creation of a taxable event and thereby structure the business transaction in a so-called “tax-free” reorganization under Sections 368(a)(1) or 351 of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”). In order to obtain tax-free treatment under the Code, it may be necessary for the owner of the acquired business to own 80% or more of the voting stock of the surviving entity. In such event, our stockholders would retain less than 20% of the issued and outstanding shares of the surviving entity. This would result in significant dilution in the equity of our stockholders.
As part of our investigation, we expect to meet personally with management and key personnel, visit and inspect material facilities, obtain independent analysis of verification of certain information provided, check references of management and key personnel, and take other reasonable investigative measures, to the extent of our limited financial resources and management expertise. The manner in which we participate in an opportunity will depend on the nature of the opportunity, the respective needs and desires of both parties, and the management of the opportunity.
With respect to any merger or acquisition, and depending upon, among other things, the target company’s assets and liabilities, our stockholders will in all likelihood hold a substantially lesser percentage ownership interest in us following any merger or acquisition. The percentage ownership may be subject to significant reduction in the event we acquire a target company with assets and expectations of growth. Any merger or acquisition can be expected to have a significant dilutive effect on the percentage of shares held by our stockholders.
We will participate in a business opportunity only after the negotiation and execution of appropriate written business agreements. Although the terms of such agreements cannot be predicted, generally we anticipate that such agreements will (i) require specific representations and warranties by all of the parties; (ii) specify certain events of default; (iii) detail the terms of closing and the conditions which must be satisfied by each of the parties prior to and after such closing; (iv) outline the manner of bearing costs, including costs associated with the Company’s attorneys and accountants; (v) set forth remedies on defaults; and (vi) include miscellaneous other terms.
As stated above, we will not acquire or merge with any entity which cannot provide independent audited financial statements within a reasonable period of time after closing of the proposed transaction. If such audited financial statements are not available at closing, or within time parameters necessary to insure our compliance within the requirements of the 1934 Act, or if the audited financial statements provided do not conform to the representations made by that business to be acquired, the definitive closing documents will provide that the proposed transaction will be voidable, at the discretion of our present management. If such transaction is voided, the definitive closing documents will also contain a provision providing for reimbursement for our costs associated with the proposed transaction.
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The Company is a Blank Check Company
At present, the Company is a development stage company with minimal assets and no specific business plan or purpose. The Company’s business plan is to seek new business opportunities or to engage in a merger or acquisition with an unidentified company. As a result, the Company is a “blank check company” and, as a result, any offerings of the Company’s securities under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) must comply with Rule 419 promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) under the Act. The Company’s Common Stock is a “penny stock,” as defined in Rule 3a51-1 promulgated by the SEC under the Securities Exchange Act. The Penny Stock rules require a broker-dealer, prior to a transaction in penny stock not otherwise exempt from the rules, to deliver a standardized risk disclosure document that provides information about Penny Stocks and the nature and level of risks in the penny stock market.
The broker-dealer also must provide the customer with current bid and offer quotations for the penny stock, the compensation of the broker-dealer and its salesperson in the transaction, and monthly account statements showing the market value of each Penny Stock held in the customer’s account. Also, the Penny Stock rules require that the broker-dealer, not otherwise exempt from such rules, must make a special written determination that the Penny Stock is suitable for the purchaser and receive the purchaser’s written agreement to the transaction. These disclosure rules have the effect of reducing the level of trading activity in the secondary market for a stock that becomes subject to the Penny Stock rules. So long as the common stock of the Company is subject to the Penny Stock rules, it may be more difficult to sell the Company’s common stock.
We are a “Shell Company,” as defined in Rule 405 promulgated by the SEC under the Securities Act. A Shell Company is one that has no or nominal operations and either: (i) no or nominal assets; or (ii) assets consisting primarily of cash or cash equivalents. As a Shell Company, we are restricted in our use of Registrations on Form S-8 under the Securities Act; the lack of availability of the use of Rule 144 by security holders; and the lack of liquidity in our stock.
Unavailability of Rule 144 for Resale
Rule 144(i) “Unavailability to Securities of Issuers With No or Nominal Operations and No or Nominal Non-Cash Assets” provides that Rule 144 is not available for the resale of securities initially issued by an issuer that is a Shell Company. We have identified our company as a Shell Company and, therefore, the holders of our securities may not rely on Rule 144 to have the restriction removed from their securities without registration or until the Company is no longer identified as a Shell Company and has filed all requisite periodic reports under the Exchange Act for twelve (12) months.
As a result of our classification as a Shell Company, our investors are not allowed to rely on the “safe harbor” provisions of Rule 144, promulgated pursuant to the Securities Act, so as not to be considered underwriters in connection with the sale of our securities until one year from the date that we cease to be a Shell Company. This will likely make it more difficult for us to attract additional capital through subsequent unregistered offerings because purchasers of securities in such unregistered offerings will not be able to resell their securities in reliance on Rule 144, a safe harbor on which holders of restricted securities usually rely to resell securities.
Rule 419 of the Securities Act
The provisions of Rule 419 apply to registration statements filed under the Securities Act by a blank check company, such as the Company. Rule 419 requires that a blank check company filing a registration statement deposit the securities being offered and proceeds of the offering into an escrow or trust account pending the execution of an agreement for an acquisition or merger. While we are not currently registering shares for an offering, we may do so in the future.
In addition, an issuer is required to file a post-effective amendment to a registration statement upon the execution of an agreement for an acquisition or merger. The rule provides procedures for the release of the offering funds, if any, in conjunction with the post-effective acquisition or merger. The obligations to file post-effective amendments are in addition to the obligations to file Forms 8-K to report for both the entry into a material definitive (non-ordinary course of business) agreement and the completion of the transaction. Rule 419 applies to both primary and re-sale or secondary offerings.
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Within five (5) days of filing a post-effective amendment setting forth the proposed terms of an acquisition, the Company must notify each investor whose shares are in escrow, if any. Each such investor then has no fewer than 20 and no greater than 45 business days to notify the Company in writing if they elect to remain an investor. A failure to reply indicates that the person has elected to not remain an investor. As all investors are allotted this second opportunity to determine to remain an investor, acquisition agreements should be conditioned upon enough funds remaining in escrow to close the transaction.
Competition
We believe we are an insignificant participant among the firms which engage in the acquisition of business opportunities. There are many established venture capital and financial concerns that have significantly greater financial and personnel resources and technical expertise than we have. In view of our limited financial resources and limited management availability, we will continue to be at a significant competitive disadvantage compared to our competitors.
Investment Company Act 1940
Although we will be subject to regulation under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the 1934 Act, we believe we will not be subject to regulation under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”) insofar as we will not be engaged in the business of investing or trading in securities. In the event we engage in business combinations that result in us holding passive investment interests in a number of entities, we could be subject to regulation under the 1940 Act. In such event, we would be required to register as an investment company and incur significant registration and compliance costs. We have obtained no formal determination from the SEC as to our status under the 1940 Act and, consequently, any violation of the 1940 Act would subject us to material adverse consequences. We believe that, currently, we are exempt under Regulation 3a-2 of the 1940 Act.
Intellectual Property
We own no intellectual property.
Employees
We presently have no full time executive, operational, or clerical staff.
Ms. Xudong has been a director and officer of the Company since 2020 and its principal shareholder.
Factors Effecting Future Performance
Rather than an operating business, our goal is to obtain debt and/or equity financing to meet our ongoing operating expenses and attempt to merge with another entity with experienced management and opportunities for growth in return for shares of our common stock to create value for our shareholders.
Although there is no assurance that this series of events will be successfully completed, we believe we can successfully complete an acquisition or merger which will enable us to continue as a going concern. Any acquisition or merger will most likely be dilutive to our existing stockholders.
| Item 1A. | Risk Factors |
This item is inapplicable because we are a “smaller reporting company” as defined in Exchange Act Rule 12b-2.
| Item 1B. | Unresolved Staff Comments |
This item is inapplicable because we are a “smaller reporting company” as defined in Exchange Act Rule 12b-2.
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| Item 2 | Properties. |
The Company has no properties and at this time has no agreements to acquire any properties. The Company currently uses an office provided by Ms. Xudong, the Company’s President and CEO, at no cost to the Company. Ms. Xudong has agreed to continue this arrangement until the Company completes an acquisition or merger. We presently do not own any equipment, and do not intend to purchase or lease any equipment prior to or upon completion of a business combination.
| Item 3 | Legal Proceedings. |
Neither we nor any of our officers, directors or holders of five percent or more of its common stock is a party to any pending legal proceedings and to the best of our knowledge, no such proceedings by or against us or our officers, or directors or holders of five percent or more of its common stock have been threatened or is pending against us.
| Item 4 | Mine Safety Disclosures. |
Not applicable
PART II
| Item 5 | Market For Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters And Issuer Purchases Of Equity Securities. |
Market Information
Shares of our common stock trade in the pink sheets market and quotations for the common stock are listed in the “Pink Sheets” produced by the OTC Markets under the symbol “HGYN”.
The following table sets forth for the respective periods indicated the prices of our common stock in this market as reported and summarized by the National Quotation Bureau. Such prices are based on inter-dealer bid and asked prices, without markup, markdown, commissions, or adjustments and may not represent actual transactions.
| Year ended December 31, 2022 | High | Low | ||||||
| First Quarter | $ | 0.20 | $ | 0.08 | ||||
| Second Quarter | 0.14 | 0.05 | ||||||
| Third Quarter | 0.09 | 0.03 | ||||||
| Fourth Quarter | 0.08 | 0.03 | ||||||
| Year ended December 31, 2023 | High | Low | ||||||
| First Quarter | $ | 0.13 | $ | 0.03 | ||||
| Second Quarter | 0.15 | 0.03 | ||||||
| Third Quarter | 0.08 | 0.01 | ||||||
| Fourth Quarter | 0.04 | 0.01 | ||||||
Holders
There were 206 holders of record as of December 31, 2023; however, we believe the number of beneficial holders of our shares of common stock to be approximately 290. In many instances, a registered stockholder is a broker or other entity holding shares in street name for one or more customers who beneficially own the shares.
Dividends
We have never paid cash dividends and have no plans to do so in the foreseeable future. Our future dividend policy will be determined by our board of directors and will depend upon a number of factors, including our financial condition and performance, our cash needs and expansion plans, income tax consequences, and the restrictions that applicable laws, any future preferred stock instruments, and any future credit arrangements may then impose.
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Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
None.
Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans
The Company does not have any equity compensation plans or any individual compensation arrangements with respect to its Common Stock or Preferred Stock. The issuance of any of our Common Stock or Preferred Stock is within the discretion of our Board of Directors, which has the power to issue any or all of our authorized but unissued shares without stockholder approval.
Recent Sales of Unregistered Equity Securities
None.
| Item 6 | Selected Financial Data. |
This item is inapplicable because we are a “smaller reporting company” as defined in Exchange Act Rule 12b-2.
| Item 7 | Management’s Discussion And Analysis Of Financial Condition And Results Of Operations. |
Forward Looking Statement Notice
This Current Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These include statements about our expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies for the future, which we indicate by words or phrases such as “anticipate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “will,” “we believe,” “believes,” “management believes” and similar language. Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” and elsewhere in this report are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. The factors listed in the section captioned “Risk Factors,” as well as any cautionary language in this report; provide examples of risks, uncertainties and events that may cause our actual results to differ materially from those projected. Except as may be required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events after the date of this Form 10-K.
Overview
The Company was incorporated in the state of Nevada on September 14, 2001 under the name Biocorp North America, Inc. On July 19, 2004 the Company changed its name to Nat-UR, Inc. and on March 18, 2005 it changed its name again to Cereplast, Inc.
We developed and tried to commercializing proprietary bio-based resins through two complementary product families: Cereplast Compostables resins which are compostable, renewable, ecologically sound substitutes for petroleum-based plastics, and Cereplast Sustainables resins (including the Cereplast Hybrid Resins product line), which replaces up to 90% of the petroleum-based content of traditional plastics with materials from renewable resources. Our resins could be converted into finished products using conventional manufacturing equipment without significant additional capital investment by downstream converters. In the summer of 2014, the Company ceased all operations and since that time has been inactive.
On March 22, 2019, the eight judicial District Court of Nevada appointed Custodian Ventures, LLC as custodian for Cereplast, Inc., proper notice having been given to the officers and directors of Cereplast, Inc. There was no opposition.
On June 04, 2019, the Company filed a certificate of revival with the state of Nevada, appointing David Lazar as, President, Secretary, Treasurer and Director.
A change of control of the Company was completed on November 3, 2020, control was obtained by the sale of 50,000,000 common shares and $5,000,000 Series A-1 Preferred Shares from Custodian Ventures, LLC to Xudong Li. After November 3, 2020, the Company’s operations are determined and structured by the new major shareholder.
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We have not yet generated sustained profits from our prior operations. Our independent accountants have expressed a “going concern” opinion. As of December 31, 2023, we had an accumulated deficit of $97,416,921 and a net working capital deficit of $151,244.
While our current burn rate is nominal, it is expected that our costs of operations will continue to exceed revenues, primarily due to the costs associated with being a public reporting company. Based upon our current business plan, we may continue to incur losses in the foreseeable future and there can be no assurances that we will ever establish profitable operations. These and other factors raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
Critical Accounting Policies, Judgments and Estimates
Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
An accounting policy is considered to be critical if it requires an accounting estimate to be made based on assumptions about matters that are highly uncertain at the time the estimate is made, and if different estimates that reasonably could have been used, or changes in the accounting estimate that are reasonably likely to occur, could materially impact the consolidated financial statements. We believe that the following critical accounting policies reflect the more significant estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements.
Income Taxes
The Company follows the asset and liability method of accounting for future income taxes. Under this method, future income tax assets and liabilities are recorded based on temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities and their corresponding tax basis. In addition, the future benefits of income tax assets including unused tax losses, are recognized, subject to a valuation allowance to the extent that it is more likely than not that such future benefits will ultimately be realized. Future income tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates and laws expected to apply when the tax liabilities or assets are to be either settled or realized. The Company’s effective tax rate approximates the Federal statutory rates.
Results of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 2023 compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2022
In the summer of 2014, the Company decided to discontinue all operations. After the change of control on November 3, 2020, the Company’s operations are determined and structured by the new major shareholder.
During the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, we generated no revenues.
Operating expenses, including general and administrative expenses, during the year ended December 31, 2023, was $39,720 compared to $58,348 during the year ended December 31, 2022, a decrease of $18,628 or 32%. The decrease was mainly due to the lower general and administrative expenses, partly offset by higher professional fees.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company incurred a net loss of $39,720, compared to a net loss of $58,348 during the year ended December 31, 2022. The $18,628 decrease in net loss was primarily due to the decrease in operating expenses.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of December 31, 2023, and 2022, we had a cash balance of $0. Due to the lack of revenue, the company’s operations are primarily funded by the Company’s CEO and major shareholder.
To the extent that the Company’s capital resources are insufficient to meet current or planned operating requirements, the Company will seek additional funds through equity or debt financing, collaborative or other arrangements with corporate partners, licensees or others, and from other sources, which may have the effect of diluting the holdings of existing shareholders. The Company has no current arrangements with respect to, or sources of, such additional financing and the Company does not anticipate that existing shareholders will provide any portion of the Company’s future financing requirements. Ms. Xudong, the CEO and principal shareholder of the Company, would favorably entertain funding, through loans, corporate expenses for approximately 24 months. Any loans by Ms. Xudong would be on an interest-free basis, documented by a promissory note and payable only upon consummation of a business combination transaction. Upon consummation of a business combination, we or the target may reimburse Ms. Xudong for any such loans from funds furnished by the target. We have no written agreement with Ms. Xudong to advance any further funds for future operating expense, therefore there is no assurance that such funds from Ms. Xudong will be forth coming, if required.
No assurance can be given that additional financing will be available when needed or that such financing will be available on terms acceptable to the Company. If adequate funds are not available, the Company may be required to delay or terminate expenditures for certain of its programs that it would otherwise seek to develop and commercialize. This would have a material adverse effect on the Company. These factors raise substantial doubt about the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern.
Operating Activities
Net cash used in operating activities was $0 during the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.
Investing Activities
We neither generated nor used cash in investing activities during the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.
Financing Activities
We neither generated nor used cash in financing activities during the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.
Going Concern
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As shown in the accompanying financial statements, we have incurred net losses of $39,720 and $58,348 for the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and have a working capital deficit of $151,244 as of December 31, 2023, in addition to a stockholder deficit of $151,244, which raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
Management believes the Company will continue to incur losses and negative cash flows from operating activities for the foreseeable future and will need additional equity or debt financing to sustain its operations until it can achieve profitability and positive cash flows, if ever. Management plans to seek additional debt and/or equity financing for the Company but cannot assure that such financing will be available on acceptable terms.
The Company’s continuation as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to ultimately attain profitable operations, generate sufficient cash flow to meet its obligations, and obtain additional financing as may be required. Our auditors have included a “going concern” qualification in their Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants accompanying our audited financial statements appearing elsewhere herein which cites substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Such a “going concern” qualification may make it more difficult for us to raise funds when needed. The outcome of this uncertainty cannot be assured.
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The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty. There can be no assurance that management will be successful in implementing its business plan or that the successful implementation of such business plan will actually improve our operating results.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have not entered into any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources and would be considered material to investors
Inflation
We do not believe that inflation has had in the past or will have in the future any significant negative impact on our operations.
| Item 7A | Quantitative And Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk. |
This item does not apply to smaller reporting companies.
| Item 8 | Financial Statements And Supplementary Data. |
Our financial statements appear beginning on page F-1, immediately following the signature page of this report.
| Item 9 | Changes In And Disagreements With Accountants On Accounting And Financial Disclosure. |
On January 29, 2021, we appointed B F Borgers, CPA PC as our new independent auditors.
There has never been any disagreement with any independent registered public accounting firm that has worked for the Company regarding accounting and financial disclosure.
| Item 9A | Controls And Procedures. |
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Based upon an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures performed by our Chief Executive Officer as of the end of the period covered by this report, our Chief Executive Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures have not been effective as a result of a weakness in the design of internal control over financial reporting identified below.
As used herein, “disclosure controls and procedures” mean controls and other procedures of our company that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the 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 us in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (“ICFR”), as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Our Chief Executive Officer/Chief Accounting Officer conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our ICFR based on the framework in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO 2013”). Based on management’s evaluation under the framework, management has concluded that our ICFR was not effective as of December 31, 2023.
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We identified material weaknesses in our ICFR primarily attributable to (i) lack of segregation of incompatible duties; and (ii) insufficient Board of Directors representation. These weaknesses are due to our inadequate staffing during the period covered by this report and our lack of working capital to hire additional staff. Management has retained an outside, independent financial consultant to record and review all financial data, as well as prepare our financial reports, in order to mitigate this weakness. Although management will periodically re-evaluate this situation, at this point it considers that the risk associated with such lack of segregation of duties and the potential benefits of adding employees to segregate such duties are not cost justified. We intend to hire additional accounting personnel to assist with financial reporting as soon as our finances will allow.
This annual report does not include an attestation report of our registered public accounting firm regarding ICFR. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by our registered public accounting firm pursuant to temporary rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permit us to provide only management’s report in this annual report.
| Item 9B. | Other Information |
Not applicable
PART III
| Item 10 | Directors And Executive Officers And Corporate Governance. |
The following table sets forth the names and ages of all directors and executive officers as of the end of the last fiscal year and on the date of this report:
| Name | Age | Position | Since | |||
| Xudong Li | 58 | President, CFO, Secretary and Director | Nov. 3, 2020 | |||
| Zhang Haosong | 43 | Director | Nov. 3, 2020 |
Xudong Li, has served as a director, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since November 2020. Ms. Xudong is a highly active business consultant in China. From 2017 to 2019, he served as the General Consultant at Sichuan Commodities Exchange. He also served as the consultant at Tianjin Commodities Exchange the same period of time. From 2014 to 2016, he served as the General Consultant at Shaanxi Jeer Health Industry Group. The company, located in Shaanxi, Ankang City, also known as Chinese Selenium Valley, focused on the R&D, production and sales from Selenium.
Zhang Haosong, Zhang Haosong has been a director of the Company since November 2020. He previously worked at China Life Insurance, as a special assistant to the chairman and general manager of one of its large company group. He has over 6 years of domestic and foreign listing counseling experience. He also has expertise in corporate management consulting, equity investments and financing, VIE structure processing, listed company acquisitions, mergers and acquisitions and restructuring. Over the past five years he has served as a consultant for many private and listed companies, and Sino-foreign joint ventures. Mr. Zhang attended the France Brest Business School where he received an MBA.
Each of our director’s primary qualification to serve as such involves his or her extensive experience with different aspects of counseling and reviewing opportunities for acquiring businesses for their clients.
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Audit Committee
The Company does not presently have an Audit Committee and the entire Board acts in such capacity for the immediate future due to the limited size of the Board. The Company intends to increase the size of its Board in the future, at which time it may appoint an Audit Committee.
In lieu of an Audit Committee the Board is empowered to make such examinations as are necessary to monitor the corporate financial reporting and the external audits of The Company, to provide to the Board of Directors (the “Board”) the results of its examinations and recommendations derived there from, to outline to the Board improvements made, or to be made, in internal control, to nominate independent auditors, and to provide to the Board such additional information and materials as it may deem necessary to make the Board aware of significant financial matters that require Board attention.
Compensation Committee
The Company does not presently have a Nominating Committee and the Board acts in such capacity for the immediate future due to the limited size of the Board. The Company intends to increase the size of its Board in the future, at which time it may appoint a Compensation Committee.
The Compensation Committee will be authorized to review and make recommendations to the Board regarding all forms of compensation to be provided to the executive officers and directors of The Company, including stock compensation, and bonus compensation to all employees.
Nominating Committee
The Company does not have a Nominating Committee and the Board acts in such capacity.
Code of Conduct and Ethics
To date, we have not adopted a Code of Ethics applicable to our principal executive officer and principal financial officer because the Company has no meaningful operations. The Company does not believe that a formal written code of ethics is necessary at this time. We expect that the Company will adopt a code of ethics if and when the Company successfully completes a business combination that results in the acquisition of an on-going business and thereby commences operations.
| Item 11 | Executive Compensation. |
The following tables set forth certain information about compensation paid, earned or accrued for services by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer in the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022:
Summary Compensation Table
| Name and Principal Position | Year | Salary ($) | Bonus ($) | Stock Awards ($) | Option Awards ($) | Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation ($) | Change in Value and | All Other Compensation ($) | Total ($) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (a) | (b) | (c) | (d) | (e) | (f) | (g) | (h) | (i) | (j) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Li Xudong | 2023 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CEO | 2022 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Employment Agreement
We do not have any employment agreements with our officers.
Director’s Compensation
At present we do not pay our directors for attending meetings of our Board of Directors.
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| Item 12. | Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters. |
The following table sets forth as of December 31, 2023 the number and percentage of the outstanding shares of common stock, which, according to the information available to us, were beneficially owned by:
| (i) | each person who is currently a director, | |
| (ii) | each executive officer, | |
| (iii) | all current directors and executive officers as a group, and | |
| (iv) | each person who is known by us to own beneficially more than 5% of our outstanding common stock. |
Except as otherwise indicated, the persons named in the table have sole voting and dispositive power with respect to all shares beneficially owned, subject to community property laws where applicable.
| Name and Address of Beneficial Owner (1) | Number of Common Shares | Percent of Class | ||||||
| Xudong Li, President, CFO, Secretary and Director | 50,000,000 | 67.0 | % | |||||
| Zhang Haosong, Director | -0- | -0- | ||||||
| All executive officers, beneficial owners, and directors as a group (2) | 50,000,000 | 67.0 | % | |||||
| (1) | c/o Room 2707, Global Mansion, Zhengbian Road, Jishui District, Zhengzhou City, Henan Provence 450000 China |
The following table sets forth information as of the date of this report regarding the beneficial ownership of the Company’s Series A-1 Preferred Stock by each of its executive officers and directors, individually and as a group and by each person who beneficially owns in excess of five percent of the class of stock after giving effect to any exercise of warrants or options held by that person.
| Name and Position | Shares Owned | Percent of Class(1) | Voting Percentage (3) | |||||||||
| Xudong Li, President, Chief Executive Officer, Director (2) | 5,000,000 | 100 | % | 91 | % | |||||||
| Zhang Haosong, Director | - | - | - | |||||||||
| All Officers and directors as a Group (2 persons) | 5,000,000 | 100 | % | 91 | % | |||||||
| (1) | Based on 5,000,000 shares of Series A-1 Preferred Stock (“Preferred Stock”) outstanding, which, voting together as a class, have the right to vote 100 shares for each share of Preferred Stock owned of the Company’s voting shares on any and all shareholder matters (the “Majority Voting Rights”). Additionally, as long as at least an aggregate of 1,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock are outstanding, the Company shall not, without the approval of the holders of at least a majority of the then outstanding shares of Preferred Stock, alter or change the provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation so as to adversely affect the voting powers, preferences or special rights of the Preferred Stock. However, the Company may, by any means authorized by law and without any vote of the holders of shares of Series A Preferred Stock, make technical, corrective, administrative or similar changes to such Certificate of Designations that do not, individually or in the aggregate, adversely affect the rights or preferences of the holders of shares of Preferred Stock. Other than the Majority Voting Rights. |
| (2) | The address of the officers and director of the Company is set forth above under the first table of this section |
| (3) | Based on aggregate voting shares, including Common Stock shares and Series A-1 Preferred Stock shares, presently issued and outstanding. |
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| Item 13 | Certain Relationships And Related Transactions, And Director Independence. |
During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company’s current majority shareholder advanced $40,484 to the Company as working capital. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company owed its current majority shareholders of $150,175, and $109,691, respectively. The advances are non-interest bearing and are due on demand.
Director Independence
The Board currently consists of two members, of which Zhang Haosong meets the independence requirements of the Nasdaq Stock Market as currently in effect.
| Item 14 | Principal Accountant Fees And Services. |
The following is a summary of the fees billed to us for professional services rendered by our registered independent public accountants for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022:
| Fiscal year ended December 31, | ||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| Audit Fees | $ | 15,500 | $ | 15,500 | ||||
| Audit Related Fees | - | - | ||||||
| Tax Fees | - | - | ||||||
| All Other Fees | - | - | ||||||
| $ | 15,500 | $ | 15,500 | |||||
Audit Fees. Consists of fees billed for professional services rendered for the audit of our financial statements and review of interim financial statements included in quarterly reports and services that are normally provided in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements.
Audit Related Fees. Consists of fees billed for assurance and related services that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of our financial statements and are not reported under “Audit Fees”.
Tax Fees. Consists of fees billed for professional services for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning. These services include preparation of federal and state income tax returns.
All Other Fees. Consists of fees for product and services other than the services reported above.
Board of Directors’ Pre-Approval Policies
We do not have a standing audit committee currently serving and as a result our BOD performs the duties of an audit committee. Our BOD evaluates and approves, in advance, the scope and cost of the engagement of an accounting firm before the accounting firm renders audit and non-audit services. We do not rely on pre-approval policies and procedures.
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PART IV
| ITEM 15 | EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES. |
| (a) | The following documents have been filed as a part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. |
| 1. | Financial Statements |
Years Ended December 31, 2023 and 2022
| 2. | Financial Statement Schedules. |
All schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or not required or because the required information is included in the Financial Statements or the Notes thereto.
| 3. | Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed as part of, or incorporated by reference into, this Annual Report: |
Exhibit No. |
Description | |
| 3.1* | Articles of Incorporation and Amendment thereto. | |
| 3.2* | Bylaws | |
| 10.1* | Securities Purchase Agreement between Custodian ventures, LLC and Xudong Li dated October 22, 2020 | |
| 23.1 | Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | |
| 31.1 | Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 or Rule 15d-14 of Securities Exchange Act of 1934. | |
| 32.1 | Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. Section 1350). | |
| 101.INS | Inline XBRL Instance Document | |
| 101.SCH | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema | |
| 101.CAL | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation | |
| 101.DEF | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition | |
| 101.LAB | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label | |
| 101.PRE | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation | |
| 104 | Inline XBRL for the cover page of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, included in the Exhibit 101 Inline XBRL Document Set. |
| * | Previously filed |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.
| Date: April 8, 2024 | By: | /s/ Li Xudong |
Li Xudong Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer |
In accordance with the Exchange Act, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated on April 8, 2024.
| Signature | Title | |
| /s/ Li Xudong | Chief Executive Officer and a Director | |
| Li Xudong | (Principal Executive Officer) | |
| /s/ Zhang Haosong | Director | |
| Zhang Haosong |
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the shareholders and the board of directors of Hong Yuan Holding Group
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Hong Yuan Holding Group as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the related statements of operations, stockholders’ equity (deficit), and cash flows for the years then ended, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
Substantial Doubt about the Company’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 3 to the financial statements, the Company’s significant operating losses raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audit included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audit also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical Audit Matter
Critical audit matters are matters arising from the current-period audit of the financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments.
We determined that there are no critical audit matters.
/S/
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2021
April 8, 2024
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HONG YUAN HOLDING GROUP
BALANCE SHEETS
| December 31, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| TOTAL ASSETS | $ | $ | ||||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT | ||||||||
| Current Liabilities | ||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ | $ | ||||||
| Due to related parties | ||||||||
| Total Current Liabilities | ||||||||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | ||||||||
| Stockholders’ Deficit | ||||||||
| Preferred Stock: shares authorized; $ par value issued and outstanding at December 31, 2023 and 2022 | ||||||||
| Common stock: shares authorized; $ par value shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2023 and 2022 | ||||||||
| Additional Paid-in Capital | ||||||||
| Accumulated deficit during development stage | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Total Stockholders’ Deficit | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT | $ | $ | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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HONG YUAN HOLDING GROUP
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| Operating Expenses | ||||||||
| General and administrative | $ | $ | ||||||
| Professional fees | ||||||||
| Total Operating Expenses | ||||||||
| Operating loss | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Other Income and Expense | ||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | ||||||||
| Net loss | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Basic and dilutive net loss per common share | $ | ) | $ | ) | ||||
| Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic and diluted | ||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
| F-3 |
HONG YUAN HOLDING GROUP
STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
| Common Stock: Shares | Common Stock: Amount | Preferred Stock: (A-1) Shares | Preferred Stock: Amount | Additional Paid-in Capital | Accumulated Deficit | Totals | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance – December 31. 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance – December 31, 2023 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Balance | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Common Stock: Shares | Common Stock: Amount | Preferred Stock: (A-1) Shares | Preferred Stock: Amount | Additional Paid-in Capital | Accumulated Deficit | Totals | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance – December 31. 2021 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance – December 31, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Balance | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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HONG YUAN HOLDING GROUP
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
| Net loss | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | - | - | ||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | ( | ) | ||||||
| Due to related party | ||||||||
| Net Cash Used in Operating Activities | ||||||||
| CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
| CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents for the year | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year | $ | $ | ||||||
| SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION: | ||||||||
| Cash paid for income taxes | $ | $ | ||||||
| Cash paid for interest | $ | $ | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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HONG YUAN HOLDING GROUP
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1 – Organization and basis of accounting
Basis of Presentation and Organization
This summary of significant accounting policies of Hong Yuan Holding Group. (a development stage company) (“the Company”) is presented to assist in understanding the Company’s financial statements. These accounting policies conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and have been consistently applied in the preparation of the accompanying financial statements. The Company has realized minimal revenues from its planned principal business purpose and, accordingly, is considered to be in its development stage in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic No. 915 (SFAS No. 7). The Company has elected a fiscal year end of December 31.
Business Description
We were incorporated on September 29, 2001 in the State of Nevada under the name of Biocorp North America Inc. On March 18, 2005, we filed an amendment to our certificate of incorporation to change our name to Cereplast, Inc.
On February 10, 2014, the Company, filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of Title 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana (the “Bankruptcy Court “). On February 14, 2014, the Company filed a motion in the Bankruptcy Court seeking to convert the Company’s Chapter 11 Case to a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case. On March 27, 2014, the court granted the Company’s motion and on that date the Company’s Chapter 11 Case was converted to a Chapter 7 case. As a result, the Company adopted liquidation basis of accounting on the discontinued operations according to ASC 205-30 “Presentation of Financial Statements – Liquidation Basis of Accounting”, accordingly the accumulated deficit generated prior to bankruptcy proceedings remained unadjusted.
On
January 31, 2014, the Board of Directors of Cereplast, Inc. (the “Company”) approved a
On February 3, 2014, Cereplast, Inc. (the “Company”) filed a Certificate of Amendment to its Articles of Incorporation to effect the reverse split (the “Reverse Split”), effective as of February 21, 2014.
On March 22, 2019, the eight judicial District Court of Nevada appointed Custodian Ventures, LLC as custodian for Cereplast, Inc., proper notice having been given to the officers and directors of Cereplast, Inc. There was no opposition.
On June 04, 2019, the Company filed a certificate of revival with the state of Nevada, appointing David Lazar as, President, Secretary, Treasurer and Director.
On
October 4, 2019, the Company issued shares of common stock to Custodian Ventures, LLC at par for shares valued at $
On April 14, 2020, Custodian Ventures elected to convert the total amount of the shares of Series A preferred stock into shares of common stock.
On April 15, 2020, the Board of directors of the Company approved the withdrawal of the certificate of designation of shares of Series A Preferred stock filed with the Nevada Secretary of State on August 24, 2012, as amended by the Amendment to Certificate of Designation after issuance of Class or Series filed with the Nevada Secretary of State on April 13, 2020.
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On
May 1, 2020, the Company created shares of series A-1 preferred stock with par value $. On May 4, 2020, the Company issued
shares of the Series A-1 Preferred stock valued at $
A change of control of the Company was completed on November 3, 2020, control was obtained by the sale of common shares and $ Series A-1 Preferred Shares from Custodian Ventures, LLC to Xudong Li. After November 3, 2020, the Company’s operations are determined and structured by the new major shareholder.
On November 18, 2020, the Company filed an amendment to its certificate of incorporation to change its name to Hong Yuan Holding Group.
The accompanying financial statements are prepared on the basis of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The Company is a development stage enterprise devoting substantial efforts to establishing a new business, financial planning, raising capital, and research into products which may become part of the Company’s product portfolio. The Company has not realized significant sales since inception. A development stage company is defined as one in which all efforts are devoted substantially to establishing a new business and, even if planned principal operations have commenced, revenues are insignificant.
The Company is planning potential acquisitions. The management has approached several companies in China and met the management of potential acquisition targets. The Company feels strongly that despite the challenges of cross border business, it might be able to acquire some good growth companies and bring good values to our stockholders. Although the Company is making some progress in the Merger and Acquisition efforts, any potential results, if any, are still not certain.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming the continuation of the Company as a going concern. The Company has not yet established an ongoing source of revenues sufficient to cover its operating costs and is dependent on debt and equity financing to fund its operations. Management of the Company is making efforts to raise additional funding until a registration statement relating to an equity funding facility is in effect. While management of the Company believes that it will be successful in its capital formation and planned operating activities, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to raise additional equity capital, or be successful in the development and commercialization of the products it develops or initiates collaboration agreements thereon. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that may result from the possible inability of the Company to continue as a going concern.
Note 2 – Summary of significant accounting policies
Covid – 19
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization announced that infections caused by the corona virus disease of 2019 (“COVID-19”) had become pandemic. The Government of China has adopted various regulations and orders, including mandatory quarantines, limits on the number of people that may gather in one location, closing non-essential businesses and travel bans to limit the spread of the disease. Many of these measures have been relaxed due to the decrease in the prevalence of Covid-19 in China. The Company’s efforts to establishing a new business, financial planning, raising capital, and research into products for the Company’s product portfolio has somewhat impacted by COVID-19.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of reporting within the statements of cash flows, the Company considers all cash on hand, cash accounts not subject to withdrawal restrictions or penalties, and all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash and cash equivalents.
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The Company accounts for stock-based compensation in accordance with ASC 718 Compensation - Stock Compensation (“ASC 718”). ASC 718 addresses all forms of share-based payment (“SBP”) awards including shares issued under employee stock purchase plans and stock incentive shares. Under ASC 718 awards result in a cost that is measured at fair value on the awards’ grant date, based on the estimated number of awards that are expected to vest and will result in a charge to operations.
Basic earnings (loss) per share are computed by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares available. Diluted earnings (loss) per share is computed similar to basic earnings per share except that the denominator is increased to include the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if the potential common shares had been issued and if the additional common shares were dilutive. The Company’s diluted loss per share is the same as the basic loss per share for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, as there are no potential shares outstanding that would have a dilutive effect.
Income Taxes
Income tax expense is based on pretax financial accounting income. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected tax consequences of temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts. Valuation allowances are recorded to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount that will more likely than not be realized. The Company recorded a valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2023 and 2022.
The
Company accounts for uncertainty in income taxes using a two-step approach to recognizing and measuring uncertain tax positions. The
first step is to evaluate the tax position for recognition by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates that it is more
likely than not that the position will be sustained on audit, including resolution of related appeals or litigation processes, if any.
Note 3- Going Concern
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming the continuation of the Company as a going concern. The Company has not yet established an ongoing source of revenues sufficient to cover its operating costs and is dependent on debt and equity financing to fund its operations. Management of the Company is making efforts to raise additional funding until a registration statement relating to an equity funding facility is in effect. While management of the Company believes that it will be successful in its capital formation and planned operating activities, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to raise additional equity capital or be successful in the development and commercialization of the products it develops or initiates collaboration agreements thereon. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that may result from the possible inability of the Company to continue as a going concern.
Note 4 – Related party transaction
During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company’s current majority shareholder advanced $ to the Company as working capital. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company owed its current majority shareholders of $, and $, respectively. The advances are non-interest bearing and are due on demand.
Note 5 – Common stock
On April 14, 2020, Custodian Ventures elected to convert the total amount of the shares of Series A preferred stock into shares of common stock.
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On May 27, 2021, the shares of common stock issued to Custodian Ventures were cancelled.
As of December 31, 2023, a total of shares of common stock with par value $ remain outstanding.
Note 6 – Preferred stock
As of December 31, 2023, a total of shares of Series A-1 preferred stock with par value $ remain outstanding.
NOTE 7 – INCOME TAXES
Deferred taxes represent the net tax effects of the temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes. Temporary differences result primarily from the recording of tax benefits of net operating loss carry forwards.
As of December 31, 2023, the Company has an insufficient history to support the likelihood of ultimate realization of the benefit associated with the deferred tax asset. Accordingly, a valuation allowance has been established for the full amount of the net deferred tax asset.
The Company’s effective income tax rate differs from the amount computed by applying the federal statutory income tax rate to loss before income taxes for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 as follows:
SCHEDULE OF PRETAX INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| Income tax benefit at federal statutory rate | % | % | ||||||
| Change in valuation allowance | - | % | - | % | ||||
| % | % | |||||||
The components of deferred taxes consist of the following at December 31, 2023 and 2022:
SCHEDULE OF DEFERRED TAX ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||||
| Net operating loss carryforwards | $ | $ | ||||||
| Less: valuation allowance | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Net deferred tax assets | $ | $ | ||||||
Uncertain Tax Positions
Interest associated with unrecognized tax benefits are classified as income tax, and penalties are classified in selling, general and administrative expenses in the statements of operations. For December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company had no unrecognized tax benefits and related interest and penalties expenses. Currently, the Company is not subject to examination by major tax jurisdictions.
Note 8 – Subsequent Event
In accordance with SFAS 165 (ASC 855-10), management has performed an evaluation of subsequent events through the date that the financial statements were available to be issued, and has determined that it does not have any material subsequent events to disclose in these financial statements.
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Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We consent to the incorporation by reference of our report dated March 29, 2024 on our audits of the financial statements of Hong Yuan Holding Group (the “Company”) as of and for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, which report was included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Company filed April 1, 2024.
BF Borgers CPA PC
Lakewood, CO
April 8, 2024
Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-14(a) UNDER THE EXCHANGE ACT
I, Li Xudong, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Hong Yuan Holding Group;
2. Based on my knowledge, 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;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
| Dated: April 8, 2024 | |
| /s/ Li Xudong | |
| Li Xudong | |
| Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) |
Exhibit 32.1
CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER
PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
(18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350)
In connection with the Annual Report of Hong Yuan Holding Group, Nevada corporation (the “Company”), on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Report”) Li Xudong, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, does hereby certify, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. ss. 1350), that:
(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and result of operations of the Company.
| Dated: April 8, 2024 | |
| /s/ Li Xudong | |
| Li Xudong | |
| Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) |
[A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.]