SCIENTIFIC ENERGY, INC 10-K/A for FY2019
SCIENTIFIC ENERGY, INC (SCGY)
About this 10-K/A
SCIENTIFIC ENERGY, INC filed this 10-K/A on May 21, 2020, covering the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 (FY2019).
Headline figures
Fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, as reported in this filing, compared with the same period a year earlier where the filing states it.
- Revenue
- $0
- compared with $0 a year earlier
- Net loss
- $544.31K
- compared with a net loss of $342.9K a year earlier
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K/A
Amendment No. 1
x Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2019
¨ 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: 000-50559
SCIENTIFIC ENERGY, INC
(Name of registrant as specified in Its Charter)
Utah |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
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27 Weldon Street，Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 (Address of principal executive offices including zip code) |
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(852) 2530 -2089 (Registrant’s telephone number) |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: Common Stock, Par Value $0.01
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ¨ No x
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 ¨ No x
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files: Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of the registrant’s knowledge, in
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definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. x
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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Large accelerated filer | ¨ |
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Non-accelerated filer | ¨ |
| Smaller reporting company | x |
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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. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No x
State the aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which the common equity was last sold, or the average bid and asked price of such common equity, as of the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter: Approximately $1.60 million.
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 114,915,852 shares of the registrant’s common stock were outstanding as of May 13, 2020.
Explanatory Note
This Amendment No. 1 on Form 10-K/A (this "Amendment") amends the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 14, 2020 (the "Original Filing").
We are filing this Amendment solely to correct certain clerical error. Except as set forth in the immediately preceding sentence, this Amendment does not alter or restate any of the information set forth in the Original Filing.
This Amendment continues to speak as of the date of the Form 10-K filed on May 14, 2020 and we have not updated the disclosures contained herein to reflect events that have occurred since the filing of the Original Filing.
As required, currently-dated certifications from the Company's Principal Executive and Principal Financial Officer have been included as exhibits to this Amendment.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. | Business | 4 |
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1A. | Risk Factors | 5 |
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1B. | Unresolved Staff Comments | 5 |
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2. | Description of Property | 5 |
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3. | Legal Proceedings | 5 |
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4. | Mine Safety Disclosure | 6 |
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5. | Market for Registrant’s Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities | 6 |
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6. | Selected Financial Data | 7 |
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7. | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 7 |
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7A. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | 10 |
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8. | Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data | F-1 |
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9. | Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure | 24 |
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9A. | Controls and Procedures | 24 |
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9B. | Other Information | 25 |
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10. | Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance | 25 |
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11. | Executive Compensation | 27 |
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12. | Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters | 28 |
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13. | Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence | 29 |
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14. | Principal Accounting Fees and Services | 30 |
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15. | Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules | 30 |
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PART I
Item 1. BUSINESS
Background
Scientific Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Utah on May 30, 2001. Prior to April 2006, the Company had endeavored to develop and manufacture various energy generation devices and energy efficient mechanisms. The current business plan of the Company is to engage in a business of e-commerce platform.
In January 2008, the Company entered into a joint venture agreement with China Resources Development Group Ltd., a Hong Kong company. Under the agreement, a joint venture company, Kabond Investments Ltd (the “JVC”), was established in Hong Kong, and the Company invested $39.6 million Hong Kong dollars (approximately $5.09 million) into the JVC for 72% of the JVC’s capital shares, and China Resources Development Group Ltd., jointly with its partner, invested $15.4 million Hong Kong dollars (approximately $1.98 million) into the JVC to receive 28% of the JVC’s capital shares. In December 2008, all equity interest of the JVC owned by the Company was sold to a third party for $39.6 million Hong Kong dollars (approximately $5,109,743).
In January 2009, the Company through its wholly-owned subsidiary, PDI Global Limited (a British Virgin Islands corporation, “PDI”), entered into a joint venture agreement with China Resources Development Group Ltd. Under the agreement, the Company agreed to invest $43,040,000 Hong Kong dollars (approximately $5.55 million) into a joint venture company Sinoforte Ltd. in Hong Kong (“Sinoforte”). The Company got 80% of Sinoforte's capital shares, and China Resources invested $10,222,000 Hong Kong dollars, approximately $1,318,967, and another investor invested $538,000 Hong Kong dollars, or approximately $69,419, into Sinoforte for 19% and 1% of Sinoforte's capital shares, respectively. The main business of Sinoforte was trading mineral products such as graphite produced in China. In June 2009 and September 2009, respectively, China Resources and the other minority investor cancelled their investments in Sinoforte, and the full amount of their original investments was returned. As a result, Sinoforte became a wholly-owned subsidiary of PDI.
The Company has not been involved in any bankruptcy, receivership or similar proceeding.
Business
The Company conducts business primarily through its wholly owned subsidiary Sinoforte Ltd., a Hong Kong corporation.
Prior to August 2011, the Company operated primarily as a merchant, buying and selling various type and grades of graphite, such as medium- and high-carbon graphite, high-purity graphite, micro-powder graphite and expandable graphite. As a merchant, the Company acted as a reseller. It purchased graphite products in bulk, primarily from graphite producers, and resold them, either in bulk or in smaller quantities (in either case, without further processing), to various small and mid-sized customers.
In August 2011, the Company started to engage in a business of e-commerce platform. Currently the Company is in the process of developing a website, “Makeliving.com” ("Makeliving"), which provides an e-commerce platform, where registered members can exchange goods and services.
Makeliving will act both as a platform and as a conduit between those (individuals or companies) who desire to acquire goods and services and those (individuals or companies) who desire to offer goods and services. Makeliving plans to charge a certain percentage fee for the transactions. However, no revenues have been generated. The website is now temporarily under maintenance. At the same time, the Company is considering new business models.
On January 23, 2018, the Company entered into an agreement with Cityhill Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Elate Holdings Limited, a Hong Kong listed public company, pursuant to which parties agreed to establish a joint venture (the “Joint Venture”). Each party owns 50% equity interest in the Joint Venture respectively.
The Venture Joint, with the support of blockchain technology, is to provide global trading service of physical gold for global customers. The parties contribute their respective experiences in blockchain technology and marketing. The Company will assist the Joint Venture in exploring the North America and Europe markets, while Cityhill will focus on the Asian markets.
Patents, trademarks, franchises, concessions, royalty agreements or labor contracts
The Company does not own any patents, trademarks, copyrights, franchises, concessions, royalty agreements, or labor contracts.
Product Research and Development
To date the Company has not conducted any product research and development. The Company does not plan to conduct any product research and development activities in the next twelve months.
Employees
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As of December 31, 2019, the Company has three employees. None of the Company’s employees are covered by collective bargaining agreements. The Company believes its relationships with its employees to be satisfactory.
Item 1A. RISK FACTORS
Risk of Health Emergencies and Market Disruption
The occurrence of widespread health emergencies could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations. The recent outbreak of coronavirus (“COVID-19”), which has been identified as a “pandemic”, has resulted in decreased economic activity and ongoing health concerns, which have adversely affected the broader global economy. A pandemic typically results in social distancing, travel bans and quarantine, and this may limit access to our facilities, customers, management, support staff and professional advisors. These factors, in turn, may not only impact our operations and financial conditions but also our overall ability to react timely to mitigate the impact of this event. Also, it may hamper our efforts to comply with our filing obligations with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Depending on the severity and longevity of the COVID-19 pandemic, our business and shareholders may experience a significant negative impact.
We are not required to provide the information called for in this item due to its status as a Smaller Reporting Company.
Item 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
Not applicable.
Item 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
The Company and its subsidiaries rent three corporate offices:
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Jersey City, NJ office, approximately 250 square feet, on a month-by-month basis with the rent $650 per month.
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Hong Kong office, which is leased on a term of two years ending in January 2020. The space is approximately 770 square feet, and the rent is approximately $3,780 per month.
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New York City, NY office, the rent is $2,800 per month. The original lease will be ended on June 30, 2020.
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Each of the above office space is adequate for our current needs.
Item 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We are not a party to any pending legal proceeding. We are not aware of any pending legal proceeding to which any of our officers, directors, or any beneficial holders of 5% or more of our voting securities are adverse to us or have a material interest adverse to us.
Item 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
PART II
Item 5. MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Market Information
Our common stock is quoted for trading on the OTC Pink marketplace under symbol "SCGY", and has been traded very thinly and infrequently. Accordingly, we are not including a history of reported trades in the public market through December 31, 2019.
Holders of Our Common Stock
As of December 31, 2019, we had 114,915,852 shares of our common stock issued and outstanding, held by approximately 240 stockholders of record. The number of record holders does not include beneficial owners of common stock whose shares are held in the names of various security brokers, dealers, and registered clearing agencies.
Dividends
We have not paid any cash dividends to date and does not anticipate or contemplate paying dividends in the foreseeable future. We intend to retain future earnings, if any, to finance the expansion of our business, and we do not anticipate that any cash dividends will be paid in the foreseeable future. Our future payment of dividends will depend on our earnings, capital requirements, expansion plans, financial condition and other relevant factors that our board of directors may deem relevant. Our retained earnings deficit currently limits our ability to pay dividends.
Penny Stock
The SEC has adopted rules that regulate broker-dealer practices in connection with transactions in penny stocks. Penny stocks are generally equity securities with a market price of less than $5.00, other than securities registered on certain national securities exchanges, provided that current price and volume information with respect to transactions in such securities is provided by the exchange or system. The penny stock rules require a broker-dealer, prior to a transaction in a penny stock, to deliver a standardized risk disclosure document prepared by the SEC, that: (a) contains a description of the nature and level of risk in the market for penny stocks in both public offerings and secondary trading; (b) contains a description of the broker's or dealer's duties to the customer and of the rights and remedies available to the customer with respect to a violation of such duties or other requirements of the securities laws; (c) contains a brief, clear, narrative description of a dealer market, including bid and ask prices for penny stocks and the significance of the spread between the bid and ask price; (d) contains a toll-free telephone number for inquiries on disciplinary actions; (e) defines significant terms in the disclosure document or in the conduct of trading in penny stocks; and (f) contains such other information and is in such form, including language, type size and format, as the SEC shall require by rule or regulation.
The broker-dealer also must provide, prior to effecting any transaction in a penny stock, the customer with (a) bid and offer quotations for the penny stock; (b) the compensation of the broker-dealer and its salesperson in the transaction; (c) the number of shares to which such bid and ask prices apply, or other comparable information relating to the depth and liquidity of the market for such stock; and (d) a monthly account statement showing the market value of each penny stock held in the customer's account.
In addition, the penny stock rules require that prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from those rules, the broker-dealer must make a special written determination that the penny stock is a suitable investment for the purchaser and receive the purchaser's written acknowledgment of the receipt of a risk disclosure statement, a written agreement as to transactions involving penny stocks, and a signed and dated copy of a written suitability statement.
These disclosure requirements may have the effect of reducing the trading activity for our common stock should our stock ever be traded on a public market. Therefore, stockholders may have difficulty selling our securities.
Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans
We do not have any equity compensation plans.
Performance graph
Not required for smaller reporting companies.
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
None.
Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers
No purchases of our equity securities were made by us or any affiliated entity during the year ended December 31, 2019.
Item 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
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A smaller reporting company is not required to provide the information required by this Item.
Item 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
This report contains certain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. We use words such as "anticipate," "believe," "expect," "future," "intend," "plan," and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are only predictions. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this report. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements.
Overview
The Company conducts business primarily through its wholly owned subsidiary Sinoforte Ltd., a Hong Kong corporation.
Prior to August 2011, the Company operated primarily as a merchant, buying and selling various type and grades of graphite, such as medium- and high-carbon graphite, high-purity graphite, micro-powder graphite and expandable graphite. As a merchant, the Company acted as a reseller. It purchased graphite products in bulk, primarily from graphite producers, and resold them, either in bulk or in smaller quantities (in either case, without further processing), to various small and mid-sized customers.
In August 2011, the Company started to engage in a business of e-commerce platform. Currently the Company is in the process of developing a website, “Makeliving.com” ("Makeliving"), which provides an e-commerce platform, where registered members can exchange goods and services.
Makeliving will act both as a platform and as a conduit between those (individuals or companies) who desire to acquire goods and services and those (individuals or companies) who desire to offer goods and services. Makeliving plans to charge a certain percentage fee for the transactions. However, no revenues have been generated. The website is now temporarily under maintenance. At the same time, the Company is considering new business models.
On January 23, 2018, the Company entered into an agreement with Cityhill Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Elate Holdings Limited, a Hong Kong listed public company, pursuant to which parties agreed to establish a joint venture (the “Joint Venture”). Each party owns 50% equity interest in the Joint Venture respectively.
The Venture Joint, with the support of blockchain technology, is to provide global trading service of physical gold for global customers. The parties contribute their respective experiences in blockchain technology and marketing. The Company will assist the Joint Venture in exploring the North America and Europe markets, while Cityhill will focus on the Asian markets.
Results of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2019 Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2018
Sales
For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company generated no sales. Currently the Company is in the process of developing a website, which provides an e-commerce platform, where registered members can exchange goods and services.
Costs of Goods Sold
Cost of goods sold for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 were nil because there were no sales.
Operating expenses
For the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company’s operating expenses were $523,606 compared to $341,384 for the year of 2018. The increase is primarily the result of increased consulting fees paid towards business development in 2019.
Other Income (Expense)
For the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company had $7,868 of interest expense, net, as compared to $1,520 of interest expense for the same period last year. The interest expense in 2019 and 2018 is related to notes payable issued in 2018 and 2019.
Net Loss
For the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company had a net loss of $544,313, or $(0.005) per share, as compared to a net loss of $342,904, or $(0.003) per share, for the year of 2018.
Going Concern
The Company's consolidated financial statements are prepared using U.S. GAAP applicable to a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company had a net loss of $544,313 for the year ended December 31, 2019 and had an accumulated deficit of $8,839,572 as of December 31, 2019. The Company has not yet established an adequate ongoing source of revenues sufficient to cover its operating costs and to allow it to continue as a going concern. The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent on the Company obtaining adequate capital to fund operating losses until it becomes profitable. If the Company is unable to obtain adequate capital, it could be forced to cease development of operations. Moreover, the Company may be continuously raising capital through the sale of debt and equity securities.
The Company’s ability to achieve these objectives cannot be determined at this stage. If the Company is unsuccessful in its endeavors, it may be forced to cease operations. These consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from this uncertainty which may include adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts, or amounts and classifications of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
These factors have raised substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. There can be no assurances that the Company will be able to obtain adequate financing or achieve profitability. These consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of December 31, 2019, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $84,629 and a working capital deficit of $1,950,015. For the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company used net cash of $520,560 from its operating activities primarily from our net loss of $544,313, net with depreciation of $775 and share of expense from unconsolidated entities $12,839, a decrease in prepaid expenses of $4,287 and increase in deposits of $12 and accounts payable of $5,864. By comparison, net cash used in operating activities was $345,370 in 2018.
During the year ended December 31, 2019, investing activities was comprised of $1,346 purchase of equipment and investments in unconsolidated entities of $12,839 as compared to $1,595 and $Nil separately in 2018.
During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company’s financing activities provided net cash of $452,683, which was comprised of proceeds from issuance of notes payable of $123,000 and proceeds from common stock subscription of $329,683 as compared to net proceeds from financing activities of $100,000 comprised of issuance of notes payable and $347,000 common stock subscription received in 2018.
Until we are able to generate sufficient liquidity from operations, we intend to continue to fund operations from cash on-hand, and through private debt or equity placements of our securities. Our continued operations will depend on whether we are able to generate sufficient liquidity from operations and/or raise additional capital through such sources as equity and debt financings, collaborative and licensing agreements and strategic alliances. There can be no assurance that additional capital will become available or, if it does, that it will become available on acceptable terms, or that any additional capital we may obtain will be sufficient to meet our long-term needs. We currently have no commitments for any additional capital, both internally and externally.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.
Contractual Obligations
The Company leases approximately 250 square feet in Jersey City, New Jersey under a two-year lease, expiring May 31, 2020 at approximately $2,800 per month. In addition, the Company entered into a two year lease for office space of approximately 770 square feet in Hong Kong, expiring January 10, 2020 with monthly payments of approximately $4,371 per month.
Critical Accounting Policies
In preparing the consolidated financial statements, we follow accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). GAAP requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, sales and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. We re-evaluate our estimates on an on-going basis. Our estimates are based on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions and conditions.
We believe our use of estimates and underlying accounting assumptions adhere to GAAP and are consistently applied. Our significant accounting policies are summarized in Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements.
Item 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK
A smaller reporting company is not required to provide the information required by this Item.
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Item 8. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | F-1 | |||||||
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Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2019 and 2018 | F-2 | |||||||
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Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Losses for years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 | F-3 | |||||||
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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Deficit for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 | F-4 | |||||||
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 | F-5 | |||||||
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| 中正達會計師事務所 Centurion ZD CPA & Co. Certified Public Accountants (Practising) Unit 1304, 13/F, Two Harbourfront, 22 Tak Fung Street, Hunghom, Hong Kong. 香港 紅磡 德豐街22號 海濱廣場二期 13樓1304室 Tel 電話: (852) 2126 2388 Fax 傳真: (852) 2122 9078 | |
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of Scientific Energy, Inc.
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Scientific Energy, Inc (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, and the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive losses, stockholders’ deficit and cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the "financial statements"). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has suffered recurring losses from operations and has a net capital deficiency that raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 3. The consolidated 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 audits. 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 audits 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 audits 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 audits 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 audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ Centurion ZD CPA & Co
Centurion ZD CPA & Co. (as successor to Centurion ZD CPA Ltd.)
Hong Kong
May 13, 2020
We have served as the Company's auditor since 2014.
SCIENTIFIC ENERGY, INC. | ||
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||
DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND 2018 | ||
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Cash and cash equivalents | $ 84,629 | $ 153,041 |
Prepaid expense and other receivables | 2,800 | 7,087 |
Total current assets | 87,429 | 160,128 |
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Joint venture | - | - |
Property, plant and equipment, net | 1,834 | 1,263 |
Right to use assets, net | 13,724 | - |
Deposits | 20,276 | 20,264 |
Total non-current assets | 35,834 | 21,527 |
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Total assets | $ 123,263 | $ 181,655 |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ 1,159,871 | $ 1,154,007 |
Lease liability | 13,724 | - |
Note payable | 223,000 | 100,000 |
Stock subscription payables | 676,683 | 347,000 |
Total current liabilities | 2,073,278 | 1,601,007 |
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Commitments and Contingencies (Note 12) | - | - |
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Stockholders' deficit: |
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Preferred stock: par value $0.01 per share; 25,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding | - | - |
Common stock: par value $0.01 per share, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 114,915,852 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2019 and 2018 | 1,149,159 | 1,149,159 |
Additional paid in capital | 5,734,030 | 5,734,030 |
Accumulated deficit | (8,839,572) | (8,295,259) |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | 6,368 | (7,282) |
Total stockholders' deficit | (1,950,015) | (1,419,352) |
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Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit | $ 123,263 | $ 181,655 |
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SCIENTIFIC ENERGY, INC. | ||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS | ||
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REVENUE | $ - | $ - |
COST OF REVENUE | - | - |
GROSS PROFIT | - | - |
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OPERATING EXPENSES: |
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Selling, general and administrative expenses | 522,831 | 341,052 |
Depreciation | 775 | 332 |
Total operating expenses | 523,606 | 341,384 |
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NET LOSS FROM OPERATIONS | (523,606) | (341,384) |
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Other income (expense): |
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Share of (expense) income from unconsolidated entities | (12,839) | - |
Interest (expense) income, net | (7,868) | (1,520) |
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Net loss before provision for income taxes | (544,313) | (342,904) |
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Income taxes | - | - |
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NET LOSS | $ (544,313) | $ (342,904) |
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OTHER COMPREHENIVE LOSS: |
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Foreign translation (loss) gain | 13,650 | (1,239) |
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Comprehensive loss | $ (530,663) | $ (344,143) |
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Net loss per common share, basic and diluted | $ (0.005) | $ (0.003) |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted | 114,915,852 | 114,915,852 |
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See the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements | ||
F-3
SCIENTIFIC ENERGY, INC. | |||||||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT | |||||||
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND 2018 | |||||||
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Balance, December 31, 2017 | 114,915,852 | $ 1,149,159 | $ 5,734,030 | $ (7,952,355) | $ (6,043) | $ (1,075,209) | |
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Foreign currency transaction loss | - | - | - | - | (1,239) | (1,239) | |
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Net loss | - | - | - | (342,904) | - | (342,904) | |
Balance, December 31, 2018 | 114,915,852 | $ 1,149,159 | $ 5,734,030 | $ (8,295,259) | $ (7,282) | $ (1,419,352) | |
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Foreign currency transaction income | - | - | - | - | 13,650 | 13,650 | |
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Net loss | - | - | - | (544,313) | - | (531,474) | |
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Balance, December 31, 2019 | 114,915,852 | $ 1,149,159 | $ 5,734,030 | $ (8,839,572) | $ 6,368 | $ (1,950,015) | |
See the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statement
F-4
SCIENTIFIC ENERGY, INC. | ||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||
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| 2019 | 2018 |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: |
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Net loss | $ (544,313) | $ (342,904) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: |
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Depreciation | 775 | 332 |
Share of expense from unconsolidated entities | 12,839 | - |
Deposits | (12) | (5,600) |
Prepaid expenses and other receivables | 4,287 | 575 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 5,864 | 2,227 |
Net cash used in operating activities | (520,560) | (345,370) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: |
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Investments in unconsolidated entities | (12,839) | - |
Purchase of equipment | (1,346) | (1,595) |
Net cash used in investing activities | (14,185) | (1,595) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: |
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Proceeds from note payable | 123,000 | 100,000 |
Proceeds from subscription received | 329,683 | 347,000 |
Net cash provided by financing activities | 452,683 | 447,000 |
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Effect of currency rate changes on cash | 13,650 | (1,194) |
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Net (decrease) / increase in cash and cash equivalents | (68,412) | 98,841 |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 153,041 | 54,200 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ 84,629 | $ 153,041 |
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: |
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Interest paid / (received), net | $ 7,868 | $ 1,520 |
Income taxes paid | $ - | $ - |
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Non cash financing activities: |
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Record right to use assets upon adoption of ASC 842 | $ 13,724 | $ - |
Record lease liabilities upon adoption of ASC 842 | $ 13,724 | $ - |
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F-5
SCIENTIFIC ENERGY, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2019
NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
Scientific Energy, Inc., (the "Company") was incorporated under the laws of the State of Utah on May 30, 2001. Prior to August 2011, the Company was principally devoted to the buying and selling of various types and grades of graphite, such as medium- and high-carbon graphite, high-purity graphite, micro-powder graphite and expandable graphite. In August 2011, the Company decided to engage in a business of e-commerce platform. Currently the Company is in the process of developing a website, which provides an e-commerce platform, where registered members can exchange goods and services.
On March 28, 2006, the Company set up a wholly owned subsidiary, PDI Global Limited (“PDI”), which was incorporated in the British Virgin Islands in order to engage in a business of e-commerce platform.
In January 2008, the Company entered into a joint venture agreement with China Resources Development Group Ltd., a Hong Kong company. Under the agreement, a joint venture company, Kabond Investments Ltd (the “JVC”), was established in Hong Kong, and the Company invested $39.6 million Hong Kong dollars (approximately $5.09 million) into the JVC for 72% of the JVC’s capital shares, and China Resources Development Group Ltd., jointly with its partner, invested $15.4 million Hong Kong dollars (approximately $1.98 million) into the JVC to receive 28% of the JVC’s capital shares. In December 2008, all equity interest of the JVC owned by the Company was sold to a third party for $39.6 million Hong Kong dollars (approximately $5,109,743).
In January 2009, the Company through its wholly-owned subsidiary, PDI, entered into a joint venture agreement with China Resources Development Group Ltd. Under the agreement, the Company agreed to invest $43,040,000 Hong Kong dollars (approximately $5.55 million) into a joint venture company Sinoforte Ltd. in Hong Kong (“Sinoforte”). The Company got 80% of Sinoforte's capital shares, and China Resources invested $10,222,000 Hong Kong dollars, approximately $1,318,967, and another investor invested $538,000 Hong Kong dollars, or approximately $69,419, into Sinoforte for 19% and 1% of Sinoforte's capital shares, respectively. The main business of Sinoforte was trading mineral products such as graphite produced in China. In June 2009 and September 2009, respectively, China Resources and the other minority investor cancelled their investments in Sinoforte, and the full amount of their original investments was returned. As a result, Sinoforte became a wholly-owned subsidiary of PDI.
On February 28, 2012, the Company set up a wholly-owned subsidiary, Makeliving Ltd., which was incorporated in the Cayman Islands in order to engage in a business of e-commerce platform.
On January 23, 2018, the Company entered into an agreement with Cityhill Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of South Sea Petroleum Holdings Limited, a Hong Kong listed public company, pursuant to which parties agreed to establish a joint venture (the “Joint Venture”). Each party owns 50% equity interest in the Joint Venture respectively.
NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying audited consolidated financial statements of the Company are presented in U.S. dollars in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”) and pursuant to the accounting and disclosure rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) have been made that are necessary to present fairly the financial position, and the results of its operations and its cash flows. Operating results as presented are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for a full year.
The Company's consolidated financial statements are prepared using the generally accepted accounting principles applicable to a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company has not generated significant revenues since 2011 and is unlikely to generate significant earnings in the immediate or foreseeable future. The continuation of the Company as a going concern is dependent upon the ability of the Company to obtain necessary equity financing to continue operations and the attainment of profitable operations. The management will seek to raise funds from shareholders.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements present the financial position and the results of operations of the Company and its 100% owned subsidiaries, Makeliving, Ltd. and PDI. PDI, in turn, is the 100% owner and consolidates Sinoforte Limited.
All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue when: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; (2) delivery has occurred; (3) the selling price is fixed or determinable; and (4) collectability is reasonably assured. Determination of criteria (3) and (4) are based on management’s judgments regarding the fixed nature of the selling prices of the products delivered and the collectability of those amounts. Provisions for discounts and rebates to customers, estimated returns and allowances, and other adjustments are provided for in the same period the related revenue is recorded.
The Company defers any revenue for which the product has not been delivered or services have not been rendered or are subject to refund until such time that the Company and the customer jointly determine that the product has been delivered or services have been rendered or no refund will be required.
Revenues on the sale of products, net of estimated costs of returns and allowance, are recognized at the time products are shipped to customers, legal title has passed, and all significant contractual obligations of the Company have been satisfied. Products are generally sold on open accounts under credit terms customary to the geographic region of distribution. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of the customers and generally does not require collateral to secure the accounts receivable.
The Company is exploring web based e-commerce to bring buyers and sellers together recognizing revenue as commissions on closed transactions.
Segment information
ASC 280-10 establishes standards for reporting information regarding operating segments in annual financial statements and requires selected information for those segments to be presented in interim financial reports issued to stockholders. ASC 280-10 also establishes standards for related disclosures about products and services and geographic areas. Operating segments are identified as components of an enterprise about which separate discrete financial information is available for evaluation by the chief operating decision maker, or decision-making group, in making decisions how to allocate resources and assess performance. All sales and substantial assets of the Company are in China. The Company applies the management approach to the identification of our reportable operating segments as provided in accordance with ASC 280-10. The information disclosed herein materially represents all of the financial information related to the Company’s principal operating segment.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Concentration of Credit Risk
The Company’s financial instruments that are exposed to a concentration of credit risk are cash and accounts receivable. Generally, the Company’s cash and cash equivalents in interest-bearing accounts may exceed FDIC insurance limits. The financial stability of these institutions is periodically reviewed by senior management.
As of December 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018, the Company maintained $51,372 and $87,465 in foreign bank accounts not subject to FDIC coverage
The Company has no significant off-balance-sheet concentrations of credit risk such as foreign exchange contracts, options contracts or other foreign hedging arrangements.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of the statements of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and demand deposits held by banks.
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The Company adopted Accounting Standards Codification subtopic 220-10, Comprehensive Income (“ASC 220-10”) which establishes standards for the reporting and displaying of comprehensive income and its components. Comprehensive income is defined as the change in equity of a business during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owners sources. It includes all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. ASC 220-10 requires other comprehensive income (loss) to include foreign currency translation adjustments.
Foreign Currency Translation
The Company translates the foreign currency consolidated financial statements into US Dollars (“USD”) using the year or reporting period-end or average exchange rates in accordance with the requirements of Accounting Standards Codification subtopic 830-10, Foreign Currency Matters (“ASC 830-10”). Assets and liabilities of these subsidiaries were translated at exchange rates as of the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated at average rates in effect for the periods presented.
The consolidated financial statements were presented in US Dollars except as other specified.
The cumulative translation adjustment is included in the accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss) within stockholders’ equity (deficit). Foreign currency transaction gains and losses arising from exchange rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are included in the consolidated results of operations.
The exchange rates used to translate amounts in HKD into US Dollars for the purposes of preparing the consolidated financial statements were as follows:
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| 7.8307 |
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Average exchange rate for the period |
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| 7.8350 |
| 7.8377 |
Property, plant and equipment
The estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment are as follows: |
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Office equipment |
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Furniture and fixtures |
| 3 years |
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Vehicles |
| 4 years |
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The Company evaluates the carrying value of items of property, plant and equipment to be held and used whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. The carrying value of an item of property, plant and equipment is considered impaired when the projected undiscounted future cash flows related to the asset are less than its carrying value. The Company measures impairment based on the amount by which the carrying value of the respective asset exceeds its fair value. Fair value is determined primarily using the projected future cash flows discounted at a rate commensurate with the risk involved.
Fair Value Measurements
ASC Topic 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and enhances disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. This topic does not require any new fair value measurements. ASC Topic 820 defines fair value as the price that would be received upon the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or a liability. As a basis for considering such assumptions, ASC Topic 820 establishes a three-tier value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in the valuation methodologies in measuring fair value:
Level 1 — | Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. | |||
Level 2 — | Other inputs that is directly or indirectly observable in the marketplace. |
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The fair value hierarchy also requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.
Earnings (Loss) Per Share
Earnings Per Share (‘EPS”) is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common stock shares outstanding during the year. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common stock shares outstanding during the year plus potential dilutive instruments such as stock options and warrants.
The effect of stock options on diluted EPS is determined through the application of the treasury stock method, whereby proceeds received by the Company based on assumed exercises are hypothetically used to repurchase the Company's common stock at the average market price during the period. The Company has no stock options, warrants or other potentially dilutive instruments outstanding at December 31, 2019 and 2018.
Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures
The Company entered into a JV agreement with an independent third party, to form a JV company. The joint venture agreement provides the Company with only the rights to the assets and obligation for the liabilities of the joint arrangement resting primarily with the JV. In adopting ASC Topic 323, Investments - Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323), the Company’s investment in joint venture is accounted for using the equity method.
Lease liabilities
In adopting ASC Topic 842, Leases (Topic 842), the Company has elected the ‘package of practical expedients’, which permit it not to reassess under the new standard its prior conclusions about lease identification, lease classification and initial direct costs. The Company did not elect the use-of-hindsight or the practical expedient pertaining to land easements; the latter is not applicable to the Company. In addition, the Company elected not to apply ASC Topic 842 to arrangements with lease terms of 12 month or less. In determining the length of the lease term to its long term lease, the Company determined it did not have an option to extend either lease.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In February 2016, the FASB established ASC Topic 842, Leases (Topic 842), by issuing ASU No. 2016-02, which requires lessees to recognize leases on-balance sheet and disclose key information about leasing arrangements. Topic 842 was subsequently amended by ASU No. 2018-01, Land Easement Practical Expedient for Transition to Topic 842; ASU No. 2018-10, Codification Improvements to Topic 842, Leases; and ASU No. 2018-11, Targeted Improvements. The new standard establishes a right-of-use (ROU) model that requires a lessee to recognize a ROU asset and lease liability on the balance sheet. Leases will be classified as finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern and classification of expense recognition in the statement of operations. The Company adopted the new standard on January 1, 2019.
The new standard provides a number of optional practical expedients in transition. The Company has elected the ‘package of practical expedients’, which permit it not to reassess under the new standard its prior conclusions about lease identification, lease classification and initial direct costs. The Company did not elect the use-of-hindsight or the practical expedient pertaining to land easements; the latter is not applicable to the Company.
The new standard had a material effect on the Company’s financial statements. The most significant effects of adoption relate to (1) the recognition of new ROU assets and lease liabilities on its balance sheet for real estate operating leases; and (2) providing significant new disclosures about its leasing activities.
Upon adoption, the Company recognized additional operating lease liabilities of approximately $95,000 based on the present value of the remaining minimum rental payments under current leasing standards for existing operating leases. The Company also recognized corresponding ROU assets of approximately $95,000.
The new standard also provides practical expedients for an entity’s ongoing accounting. The Company elected the short-term lease recognition exemption for all leases that qualify. This means, for those leases that qualify, the Company will not recognize ROU assets or lease liabilities, and this includes not recognizing ROU assets or lease liabilities for existing short-term leases of those assets in transition. Beginning in 2019, the Company changed to its disclosed lease recognition policies and practices, as well as to other related financial statement disclosures due to the adoption of this standard. See Note 5.
The Company has considered all other new accounting pronouncements and has concluded that there are no new pronouncements that may have a material impact on results of operations, financial condition, or cash flows, based on current information.
New accounting pronouncements not yet effective:
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. ASU 2016-13 amends the impairment model to utilize an expected loss methodology in place of the currently used incurred loss methodology, which will result in the more timely recognition of losses. The new accounting standard will be effective for the fiscal year beginning on January 1, 2020, including interim periods within that year. The Group does not expect that adoption of this standard will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
NOTE 3 – GOING CONCERN
As shown in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, the Company has generated a net loss of $531,474 and an accumulated deficit of $8,839,572 as of December 31, 2019. The Company also experienced insufficient cash flows from operations and will be required continuous financial support from the shareholders. The Company will need to raise capital to fund its operations until it is able to generate sufficient revenue to support the future development. Moreover, the Company may be continuously raising capital through the sale of debt and equity securities.
The Company’s ability to achieve these objectives cannot be determined at this stage. If the Company is unsuccessful in its endeavors, it may be forced to cease operations. These consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from this uncertainty which may include adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts, or amounts and classifications of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
These factors have raised substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. There can be no assurances that the Company will be able to obtain adequate financing or achieve profitability. These consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
NOTE 4 – PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Furniture and equipment as of December 31, 2019 and 2018 is summarized as follows:
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Office equipment |
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| $ | 1,834 |
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Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 was $775 and $332, respectively.
NOTE 5 – RIGHT TO USE ASSETS AND LEASE LIABILITY
Effective June 1, 2018, the Company entered into a two-year lease for approximately 250 square feet in New York City, New York, expiring May 31, 2020 with monthly payments of $2,800 per month. In addition, the Company entered into a two-year lease for office space of approximately 770 square feet in Hong Kong, expiring January 10, 2020, with monthly payments of approximately $4,371 per month. The Company has an option to extend the leases for an additional (option) terms.
At lease commencement dates, the Company estimated the lease liability and the right of use assets at present value using the Company’s estimated incremental borrowing rate of 8% and determined the initial present value, at inception, of $160,240. On January 1, 2019, upon adoption of ASC Topic 842, the Company recorded right to use assets (net) of $95,111 and lease liability of $95,111.
Right to use assets is summarized below:
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| $ | 62,322 |
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Right to use assets, net |
| $ | 13,724 |
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During the year ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company recorded $81,066 and $57,409 as lease expense to current period operations.
Lease liability is summarized below:
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| $ | 13,724 |
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Long term portion |
| $ | - |
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Maturity analysis under these lease agreements are as follows:
Year ended December 31, 2020 |
| $ | 14,000 |
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| (276 | ) |
Lease liability |
| $ | 13,724 |
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Operating lease expense |
| $ | 65,457 |
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Short-term lease expense |
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| 15,609 |
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| $ | 81,066 |
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NOTE 6 – NOTE PAYABLE
In May 2018, the Company issued an unsecured note payable for $35,000 bearing interest at 5.0% per annum, payable monthly and due on July 1, 2019. The Company entered into an Extension Agreement in order to extend the due date of the note payable for all outstanding principal and accrued and unpaid interest due to November 18, 2020.
In November 2018, the Company issued an unsecured note payable for $65,000 bearing interest at 5.0% per annum, payable monthly and due on November 18, 2020.
In July 2019, the Company issued an unsecured note payable for $123,000 bearing interest at 5.0% per annum, payable monthly and due on July 9, 2021.
The above accrued interests are included in accrued expenses and payable on the maturity date.
NOTE 7 – STOCK SUBCRIPTION PAYABLES
During the year ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company received deposits of $676,683 (HK$5,300,319) and $347,000 (HK$2,713,897) respectively, from non-related parties with intentions to purchase the Company’s common stock. However, the transactions have not yet completed and therefore has been classified outside of equity for financial statement presentation. The deposits received are non-interest bearing and due on demand, if the transaction does not consummate.
NOTE 8 – CAPITAL STOCK
The Company is authorized to issue 500,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.01 par value, and 25,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $0.01 par value. As of December 31, 2019, and 2018, there were 114,915,852 shares of the Company’s common stock issued and outstanding, and none of the preferred shares were issued and outstanding.
As of December 31, 2019, Kelton Capital Group Ltd. owned 31,190,500 shares or 27.2% of the Company’s common stock, and Aspect Group Limited owned 20,000,000 shares, or 17.4% of the Company’s common stock. Other than Kelton Capital Group Ltd and Aspect Group Ltd, no person owns 5% or more of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares.
NOTE 9 – LOSS PER SHARE
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted loss per common share for the year ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively:
Schedule of Loss Per Share
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NOTE 10 - INCOME TAXES
The Company has adopted Accounting Standards Codification subtopic 740-10, Income Taxes (“ASC 740-10”) which requires the recognition of deferred tax liabilities and assets for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the consolidated financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax liabilities and assets are determined based on the difference between consolidated financial statements and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. Temporary differences between taxable income reported for financial reporting purposes and income tax purposes are insignificant.
For the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company's realized net taxable income which offset existing deferred tax assets relating to net operating losses, was offset further (100%) by the valuation allowance. Other temporary differences are expected to be immaterial. Therefore there were no expected income taxes, either current or deferred, reflected in the income statement.
At December 31, 2019, the Company has available for U.S. federal income tax purposes a net operating loss carryforward of approximately $5,600,000, expiring within 20 years, that may be used to offset future taxable income. The Company has provided a valuation reserve against the full amount of the net operating loss benefit, since in the opinion of management based upon the earnings history of the Company; it is more likely than not that the benefits will not be realized.
Due to possible significant changes in the Company's ownership, the future use of its existing net operating losses may be limited. Components of deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2019 are as follows. All or a portion of the remaining valuation allowance may be reduced in future years based on an assessment of earnings sufficient to fully utilize these potential tax benefits.
The Company and its subsidiaries file separate income tax returns.
The United States of America
Scientific Energy, Inc. is incorporated in the State of Utah in the U.S., and is subject to a gradual U.S. federal corporate income tax of 21%. The State of Utah does not impose any corporate state income tax. As of December 31, 2019, future net operation losses of approximately $0.10 million are available to offset future operating income through 2039.
British Virgin Islands
PDI Global Limited and Makeliving Limited are incorporated in the British Virgin Islands. Under the current laws of the British Virgin Islands, PDI Global Limited and Makeliving Limited are not subjected to tax on income or capital gains.
Hong Kong
Sinoforte Limited is incorporated in Hong Kong and Hong Kong’s profits tax rate is 8.25% for the first HK$2 million of profits of qualifying corporations, and profits above HK$2 million will be taxed at 16.5%. Sinoforte Limited did not earn any income that was derived in Hong Kong for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, and therefore, Sinoforte Limited was not subjected to Hong Kong profits tax.
At December 31, 2019 and 2018, the significant components of the deferred (tax assets) liabilities are summarized below:
Schedule of Income Taxes
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Valuation allowance |
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Net deferred tax assets | $ | - |
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The Company is subject to income tax holidays with respect to its Asian operations, and accordingly has recognized no provision for foreign income taxes.
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Book losses (worldwide) at federal statutory rate (21%) | $ | 25,995 |
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Hong Kong Profit Tax rate (8.25%) |
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Change in valuation allowance |
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Net expense (benefit) | $ | - |
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The net deferred tax asset generated by the U.S. loss carry-forward has been fully reserved.
The Company recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in operating expenses. During the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company recognized no interest and penalties. The Company had no accruals for interest and penalties at December 31, 2019 and 2018. Tax years from 2014 through 2018 are open to examination by the taxing authorities.
NOTE 11 - JOINT VENTURE
Gold Gold Gold Limited (“JV”) was created in February 2018. The Company entered into a JV agreement with primary activity of trading of gold. The Company injected $12,839 (HK$100,000) to the JV during the year. The Company shared the operating loss from JV of $12,839 during the year.
Summarized financial information for joint venture is as follows:
Balance Sheets: |
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NOTE 12 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Capital commitment
As of December 31, 2018 and 2019, no capital commitment was expected.
Legal Proceeding
As of December 31, 2019, the Company is not aware of any material outstanding claim and litigation against them.
NOTE 13 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
In accordance with ASC 855, “Subsequent Events,” the Company has evaluated subsequent events through the date of filing. No material subsequent events were noted.
Item 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
Item 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a) Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures.
Our management, under the supervision and with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of December 31, 2019. Based on that evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.
As used herein, the term “disclosure controls and procedures” means controls and other procedures of the Company that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms issued by the SEC. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive officer or officers and its principal financial officer or officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
(b) Management’s report on internal control over financial reporting
The management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal controls over our financial reporting.
The term internal control over financial reporting is defined as a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the issuer's principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, and effected by the issuer's board of directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of consolidated financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and includes those policies and procedures that:
(1) Pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the issuer;
(2) Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the issuer are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the issuer; and
(3) Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the issuer's assets that could have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.
To evaluate the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting, we have adopted the framework prescribed by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO-1992) and the related guidance provided in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting — Guidance for Smaller Public Companies, also issued by COSO.
Based on our evaluation of our internal controls as of December 31, 2019, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that our internal controls over financial reporting were effective.
(c) Attestation Report of the Registered Public Accounting Firm
This annual report does not include an attestation report of our registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by our registered public accounting firm pursuant to rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permit us to provide only management’s report in this annual report.
(d) Changes in internal controls over financial reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the fourth fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Item 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
PART III
Item 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Directors and Executive Officers
The following table sets forth the information about our sole director and executive officer:
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Mr. Stanley Chan has been a Director, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, and Chairman of the Company since May 2006. Mr. Chan has more than ten years of experience in import-export business and financial investment.
Significant Employees
There are no significant employees other than our executive officer.
Family Relationships
None of our directors, executive officers, or key employees is related by blood, marriage, or adoption to any other director, executive officer, or other key employees. To our knowledge, there are no arrangements or understanding between any of our officers and any other person, including directors, pursuant to which the officer was selected to serve as an officer.
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, requires our directors and officers, and persons who own more than ten percent of our common stock, to file with the SEC initial reports of ownership and reports of changes in ownership of our common stock. To our knowledge, based solely on a review of the copies of such reports furnished to us, during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, we believe that all filing requirements applicable to our officers, directors and greater than ten percent stockholders were complied with for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019.
Committees of the Board of Directors
The Company’s current bylaws require the Board of Directors to have at least three directors. The current Board is composed of one Director. Accordingly, the Company currently does not have standing Nominating, Compensation or Audit Committees, or committees performing similar functions. Nor do we have a written Nominating, Compensation or Audit committee charter. Since there is only one director, our Board of Directors does not believe that it is necessary to set up such committees because it believes that the functions of such committees are being adequately performed by the board of directors and these committees would be the same with one board member in any case.
The Company intends to seek qualified independent directors to serve on the board and ultimately form standing audit, nominating and compensation committees.
Classification of Directors; Board Vacancies
The holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock have approved an amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation which provides for the division of our Board of Directors into three classes, each class consisting, as nearly as possible, of one-third of the total number of directors, with each class having a three-year term. Vacancies on the Board of Directors may be filled only by persons elected by a majority of the remaining directors. A director elected by the Board of Directors to fill a vacancy shall serve for the remainder of the full term of the class of directors in which the vacancy occurred and until such director’s successor is elected and qualified.
Director and Nominee Qualifications
The Board of Directors is responsible for identifying individuals qualified to become Board members and recommending to the Board director nominees for the next annual meeting of stockholders and
candidates to fill vacancies on the Board. Additionally, in selecting nominees for directors, the Board will review candidates recommended by stockholders using the same general criteria as other candidates.
There has not been any defined policy or procedure requirements for stockholders to submit recommendations or nomination for directors. There are no specific, minimum qualifications that the board of directors believes must be met by a candidate recommended by the board of directors. The entire board of directors will assess candidates, whether submitted by management or stockholders, and make recommendations for election or appointment.
At the 2010 Annual Stockholder’s Meeting, the stockholders approved an amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation providing for the classification of the Company’s Board of Directors into three classes, designated Class I, Class II, and Class III, with staggered three-year terms of office.
Audit Committee Financial Expert
The Company’s board of directors determined that the Company does not have a board member that qualifies as an "audit committee financial expert" as defined in Item 407(d)(5)(i) of Regulation S-K, nor do we have a board member that qualifies as "independent" as the term is used in Item 7(d)(3)(iv)(B) of Schedule 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Company believes that, from his business experience in overseeing or assessing the performance of companies, Mr. Stanley Chan is capable of analyzing and evaluating our consolidated financial statements and understanding internal controls and procedures for financial reporting. The Company believes that retaining an independent director who would qualify as an "audit committee financial expert" would be overly costly and burdensome and is not currently warranted. The Company does intend to seek qualified audit committee financial experts.
Director Independence
The Company is presently not required to comply with the director independence requirements of any securities exchange, which requires that a majority of a company's directors be independent. The board of directors of the Company intends to appoint additional members, each of whom will satisfy the director independence guidelines in a manner consistent with the definitions of “independence” set forth in SEC Rule 10A-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
The Company has adopted a written Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, which applies to its directors, principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller or persons performing similar functions.
The Code of Business Conduct and Ethics addresses, among other things, compliance with laws, rules and regulations, conflicts of interest, corporate opportunities, confidentiality, protection and use of company assets, and the reporting process for any illegal or unethical conduct.
Any waiver of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics may only be made by the Board of Directors of the Company and will be promptly disclosed on a Form 8-K.
Compensation Interlocks and Insider Participation
There were no compensation committee or board interlocks among the members of our Board.
Legal Proceedings
Neither we, nor any of our property, are currently subject to any material legal proceedings or other regulatory proceedings, and to our knowledge no such proceedings are contemplated.
Item 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Executive Compensation
The following tables set forth the compensation of the Company's executive officers during the last two fiscal years:
Summary Compensation Table
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There were no "most highly compensated executive officers" as that term is defined in Item 402(a)(2) of Regulation S-K and there were no additional individuals for whom disclosure would have been made in this table.
Director Compensation
Directors do not receive any compensation for their services as directors. The Board of Directors has the authority to fix the compensation of directors. No amounts have been paid to, or accrued to, directors in such capacity. As of the date of this report, no guidelines for the compensation of our non-employee directors have been adopted.
Equity Compensation Plans
The Company has no equity compensation plans at present, and there have been no grants of plan-based awards made to a named executive officer in the last two completed fiscal years under any plan.
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End
The Company does not have any equity incentive plans. There were no outstanding equity awards at fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, as defined by Item 402(p) of Regulation S-K.
Option Exercises and Stock Vested
We do not have any equity incentive plans. There have been no exercise of stock options, SARs and similar instruments, and no vesting of stock, including restricted stock, restricted stock units and similar instruments, during the last two completed fiscal years for each of the named executive officers.
Employment Contracts, Termination of Employment, Change-in-Control Arrangements
We do not have employment agreements in place with our executive officers and directors. There are no contracts, agreements, plans or arrangements, whether written or unwritten, that provides for payment(s) to a named executive officer at, following, or in connection with the resignation, retirement or other termination of a named executive officer, or a change in control of the Company or a change in the named executive officer's responsibilities following a change in control, with respect to each named executive officer.
Pension Benefits
We do not sponsor any qualified or non-qualified pension benefit plans.
Nonqualified Deferred Compensation
We do not maintain any non-qualified defined contribution or deferred compensation plans. At this time we do not have a tax qualified defined contribution 401(k) plan in which all eligible executive officers and employees may participate.
Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans
As of the end of the most recently completed fiscal year, there were no compensation plans (including individual compensation arrangements) under which our equity securities are authorized for issuance.
Potential Conflicts of Interest of Compensation Consultants
No compensation consultants have ever been hired to advise the Company and its Board of Directors.
Item 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The following tables set forth certain information as of May 13, 2020, regarding (i) each person known by the Company to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock, (ii) each director, nominee and executive officer of the Company and (iii) all officers and directors as a group.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners
Title of Class | Name and Address of Beneficial Owner | Amount and Nature of Beneficial Owner (1) | Percent of Class |
Common | Liang Huang (2) c/o 27 Weldon Street Jersey City, NJ 07306 | 31,261,920 | 27.2% |
Common | Aspect Group Limited c/o 40 Wall Street, 28th Floor, #2864 New York, NY 10005 | 20,000,000 | 17.4% |
Notes:
(1) Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with Rule 13d-3 promulgated by the Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and generally includes voting or investment power with respect to securities. Except as indicated, we believe each holder possesses sole voting and investment power with respect to all of the shares of voting stock owned by that holder, subject to community property laws where applicable. In computing the number of shares beneficially owned by a holder and the percentage ownership of that holder, shares of common stock subject to options or warrants held by that holder that are currently exercisable or are exercisable within 60 days after the date of the table are deemed outstanding. Those shares, however, are not deemed outstanding for the purpose of computing the percentage ownership of any other person or group.
(2) Includes 31,190,500 shares held by Kelton Capital Group Limited.
Security Ownership of Management
As of May 13, 2020, no director, nominee and executive officer of the Company owned the security of the Company.
Changes in Control
There are no arrangements, known to the Company, including any pledge by any person of securities of the Company, the operation of which may at a subsequent date result in a change in control of the registrant.
Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans
As of the end of the most recently completed fiscal year, there were no compensation plans (including individual compensation arrangements) under which our equity securities are authorized for issuance.
Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, requires our executive officers and directors, and persons who beneficially own more than 10% of our common stock, to file initial reports of ownership and reports of changes in ownership with the SEC. Executive officers, directors and greater than 10% beneficial owners are required by SEC regulations to furnish us with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file. To the Company’s knowledge, based solely on a review of the copies of such reports furnished to the Company and written representations that no other reports were required, as of the date of this report, all Section 16(a) filing requirements applicable to its officers, directors and greater than ten percent beneficial owners are complied with.
Item 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
Certain Related Party Transactions During the Last Two Fiscal Years
None.
Procedures for Approval of Transactions with Related Persons
The Company does not have a written policy relating to the approval of transactions with related persons, and any such transactions are pre-approved by our Board of Directors in accordance with applicable law. Following the Board of Director’s review of the potential transaction, it will determine whether these transactions are in, or not inconsistent with, the best interests of the Company and its stockholders, taking into consideration whether they are on terms no less favorable to the Company than those available with other parties and the related person’s interest in the transaction.
Parents
Not Applicable.
Item 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES
The following table sets forth the aggregate fees by categories specified below in connection with certain professional services rendered by, Centurion ZD CPA & Co. (as successor to Centurion ZD CPA Limited), our independent registered public accounting firms, for the periods indicated. We did not pay any other fees to our independent registered public accounting firm during the periods indicated below.
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(2) Audit related fees. None.
(3) Tax fees. Tax return preparation.
(4) All other fees. None.
(5) Pre-Approval Policies
It is the policy of the Board of Directors of the Company to approve the engagement to render audit or non-audit services before the accountant is engaged by the Company. The Board approved of 100% of the services provided by the independent accountant in 2016 and 2015.
PART IV
Item 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
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| Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the registrant’s Registration Statement on Form SB-2 filed on June 2, 2004). |
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101.INS |
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101.SCH |
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101.CAL |
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101.LAB |
| XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document |
101.PRE |
| XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document |
101.DEF |
| XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document |
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.
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| SCIENTIFIC ENERGY, INC. |
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| Stanley Chan President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Director |
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Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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| Stanley Chan President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Director |
Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATION
Pursuant to Rule 13a–14(a)/15d–14(a)
of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended.
I, Stanley Chan, certify that:
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I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Scientific Energy, Inc.;
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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;
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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;
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The registrant's other certifying officer(s) 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; and
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The registrant's other certifying officer(s) 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 the 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.
/s/ Stanley Chan |
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Exhibit 32.1
CERTIFICATION
Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted
Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
In connection with the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Scientific Energy, Inc. (the "Company") for the year ended December 31, 2019 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Stanley Chan, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to my knowledge:
(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
/s/ Stanley Chan |
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