Wetouch Technology Inc S-1, filed Dec 31, 2020
Wetouch Technology Inc. (WETH)
As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 31, 2020
Registration No. _________
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM S-1
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
WETOUCH TECHNOLOGY INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
| Nevada | 3571 | 20-4080330 | ||
| (State or jurisdiction of | (Primary Standard Industrial | (I.R.S. Employer | ||
| incorporation or organization) | Classification Code Number) | Identification No.) |
No.29, Third Main Avenue, Shigao Town, Renshou County, Meishan, Sichuan, 620500 China
Telephone: (86) 028-37390666
(Address, Including Zip Code, and Telephone Number, Including Area Code, of Registrant’s Principal Executive Offices)
VCorp Services, LLC
701 S. Carson Street
Carson City, Nevada 89701
Telephone: (888) 528-2677
(Name,
address, including zip code, and telephone number,
including area code, of agent for service)
Copies to:
Mark E. Crone, Esq.
Yingshuai Zhou, Esq.
The Crone Law Group, PC
500 Fifth Avenue, Suite 938
New York, NY 10110
Telephone: 646-861-7891
Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: From time to time after the effective date of this registration statement, as determined by market and other conditions.
If any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933, check the following box. [X]
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CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
| Title of Each Class of Securities to Be Registered | Amount to be Registered(1) | Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Share(2) | Proposed Maximum Aggregate Offering Price | Amount of Registration Fee (3) | ||||||||||||
| Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share | 15,889,371 | $ | 3.38 | $ | 53,706,073.98 | $ | 5,859.33 | |||||||||
| Total | 15,889,371 | $ | 3.38 | $ | 53,706,073.98 | $ | 5,859.33 | |||||||||
| (1) | Pursuant to Rule 416(a) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), there are also being registered hereby an additional indeterminate number of shares of the Registrant’s Common Stock, $0.001 par value (the “Common Stock”) as may become issuable to the selling stockholders as a result of stock splits, stock dividends and similar transactions, and, in any such event, the number of shares registered hereby shall be automatically increased to cover the additional shares. |
| (2) | Estimated in accordance with Rule 457(c) under the Securities Act solely for the purpose of calculating the registration fee. |
THE REGISTRANT HEREBY AMENDS THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON SUCH DATE OR DATES AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO DELAY ITS EFFECTIVE DATE UNTIL THE REGISTRANT SHALL FILE A FURTHER AMENDMENT WHICH SPECIFICALLY STATES THAT THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL THEREAFTER BECOME EFFECTIVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 8(a) OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 OR UNTIL THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE ON SUCH DATE AS THE COMMISSION ACTING PURSUANT TO SAID SECTION 8(a), MAY DETERMINE.
The information in this preliminary prospectus is not complete and may be changed. These securities may not be sold until the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This preliminary prospectus is not an offer to sell nor does it seek an offer to buy these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted.
Subject to completion. Dated January __, 2021
PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS
WETOUCH TECHNOLOGY INC.
15,889,371 shares of common stock
This prospectus relates to the re-sale by the selling shareholders identified in this prospectus, or their assigns, each a Selling Shareholder and, collectively, the Selling Shareholders, of an aggregate of 15,889,371 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, of Wetouch Technology Inc., a Nevada corporation, or the Company.
The shares offered by this prospectus may be sold by the Selling Shareholders or their transferees, pledgees, donees or assigns or other successors-in-interest that receive any of the shares as a gift, distribution, or other non-sale related transfer at the fixed price of $3.38 until such time as our shares are quoted on the OTCQX, the OTCQB or listed on any other national securities exchange or automated interdealer quotation system, as described under “Plan of Distribution” herein.
All net proceeds from the sale or other disposition of the shares of Common Stock covered by this prospectus will go to the Selling Shareholders. We will receive none of the proceeds from the sale or other disposition of the shares of common stock covered by this prospectus by the Selling Shareholders. We will bear all expenses of registration incurred in connection with this offering, but all selling and other expenses incurred by the Selling Shareholders will be borne by them.
The Selling Shareholders may be deemed “underwriters” within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, in connection with the resale or other disposition of the shares of common stock covered by this prospectus.
Our Common Stock is quoted on the OTC Pink under the symbol “WETH”. On December 28, 2020, the closing price per share of our Common Stock as quoted on the OTC Pink was $3.30 per share and the average price per share was $3.38.
We may amend or supplement this prospectus from time to time by filing amendments or supplements as required. You should read the entire prospectus and any amendments or supplements carefully before you make your investment decision.
Investing in our Common Stock involves risks. You should carefully read the “Risk Factors” beginning on page 4 of this prospectus before investing.
Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or passed upon the adequacy or accuracy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
The date of this prospectus is January , 2021.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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COMMONLY USED DEFINED TERMS
Unless otherwise indicated or the context requires otherwise, references in this disclosure to:
| ● | “China” or the “PRC” are to the People’s Republic of China, excluding Taiwan and the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau for the purposes of this disclosure only; | |
| ● | Unless the context provides otherwise, “we,” “us,” “our company,” “our,” “the Company” and “Wetouch” is to Wetouch Technology Inc., a Nevada company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Wetouch Holding Group Limited, Hong Kong Wetouch Electronics Technology Limited, and Sichuan Wetouch Technology Co. Ltd; | |
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“BVI” is to the British Virgin Islands;
“BVI Wetouch” is to Wetouch Holding Group Limited, a limited company organized under the laws of British Virgin Islands and a wholly owned subsidiary of Wetouch; | |
| ● | “Hong Kong Wetouch” is to Hong Kong Wetouch Electronics Technology Limited, a limited company organized under the laws of Hong Kong and a wholly owned subsidiary of BVI Wetouch; | |
| ● | “Sichuan Wetouch” is to Sichuan Wetouch Technology Co., Ltd, a limited liability company organized under the laws of China and a wholly foreign owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Wetouch; | |
| ● | “Qixun Samoa” is to Qixun Technology (Samoa) Limited, a limited company organized under the laws of Samoa and a shareholder of Wetouch holding 2,257,143 shares of the Company; | |
| ● | “Qihong Samoa” is to Qihong Technology (Samoa) Limited, a limited company organized under the laws of Samoa and a shareholder of Wetouch holding 4,497,143 shares of the Company; | |
| ● | All references to “RMB” or “Chinese Yuan” is to the legal currency of China; | |
| ● | All references to “U.S. dollars,” “dollars,” “USD” or “$” are to the legal currency of the United States; and | |
| ● | “shares”, “Shares” are to the shares of the common stock of Wetouch Technology Inc., par value $0.001 per share; | |
| ● | “Websites” are to our websites at www.de-wetouch.com and www.wetouch.com.cn, which is only accessible in PRC. |
This disclosure contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollar amounts at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. The relevant exchange rates are listed below:
| For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 | For the Year Ended December 31, 2019 | For the Year Ended December 31, 2018 | ||||||||||
| Period Ended RMB: USD exchange rate | 6.7896 | 6.9618 | 6.8755 | |||||||||
| Period Average RMB: USD exchange rate | 6.9928 | 6.9081 | 6.6090 | |||||||||
Numerical figures included in this disclosure have been subject to rounding adjustments. Accordingly, numerical figures shown as totals in various tables may not be arithmetic aggregations of the figures that precede them.
For the sake of clarity, this registration statement follows the English naming convention of first name followed by last name, regardless of whether an individual’s name is Chinese or English. For example, the name of our Chairman will be presented as “Guangde Cai” even though, in Chinese, Mr. Cai’s name is presented as “Cai Guangde.”
We have relied on statistics provided by a variety of publicly-available sources regarding China’s expectations of growth. We did not, directly or indirectly, sponsor or participate in the publication of such materials, and these materials are not incorporated in this registration statement other than to the extent specifically cited herein. We have sought to provide current information in this disclosure and believe that the statistics provided in this disclosure remain up-to-date and reliable, and these materials are not incorporated in this disclosure other than to the extent specifically cited in this disclosure.
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You should rely only on the information contained in this prospectus or contained in any prospectus supplement or free writing prospectus filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Neither we nor the selling shareholders have authorized anyone to provide you with additional information or information different from that contained in this prospectus filed with the SEC. The selling shareholders are offering to sell, and seeking offers to buy, shares of our Common Stock only in jurisdictions where offers and sales are permitted. The information contained in this prospectus is accurate only as of the date of this prospectus, regardless of the time of delivery of this prospectus or of any sale of shares of our Common Stock. Our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects may have changed since that date.
For investors outside the United States: Neither we nor the selling shareholders have done anything that would permit this offering or possession or distribution of this prospectus in any jurisdiction where action for that purpose is required, other than in the United States. Persons outside the United States who come into possession of this prospectus must inform themselves about, and observe any restrictions relating to, the offering of the shares of Common Stock and the distribution of this prospectus outside the United States.
As used in this prospectus, unless otherwise designated, the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” the “Company,” “Wetouch” and “our company” refer to Wetouch Technology Inc., a Nevada corporation, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries described below.
This summary highlights information contained elsewhere in this prospectus. Before making an investment decision, you should read the entire prospectus carefully, including the sections entitled “Risk Factors,” beginning on page 4 and “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements,” beginning on page 21.
About Wetouch
Wetouch Technology Inc., a Nevada company, is currently engaged in the manufacturing, sales and servicing of medium to large sized projected capacitive touchscreens through its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary Sichuan Wetouch in China. The Company specializes in large-format touchscreens, which are developed and designed for a wide variety of markets and industries, including financial, automotive, industrial human-machine interface designed for industrial applications, point of sale, gaming, lottery, medical, human-machine interface, and other specialized industries. As of September 30, 2020, the Company had $11.9 million in revenues and gross profit of $6.2 million, with net income of $4.7 million.
On December 11, 2020, the Company became subject to the reporting requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) as a result of its Registration Statement on Form 10 (the “Registration Statement”) being declared effective by the SEC.
Wetouch, formerly known as Gulf West Investment Properties, Inc., was initially incorporated in August 1992. The Company was dormant and had no operations for the several years. Accordingly, until the reverse merger described below, the Company was a “shell company” (as such term is defined in Rule 12b-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act).
On February 26, 2019, the Eighth Judicial District Court in and for Clark County, Nevada, Case No. A-19-787151-B, appointed Custodian Ventures LLC, an affiliate of David Lazar, as custodian of the Company (the “Custodian”). Mr. Lazar was appointed as the sole officer and director of the Company. On March 11, 2019, 1,714,286 shares of common stock of the Company were issued to the Custodian in consideration for the payment of cash and the issuance of a promissory note by the Custodian to the Company. Effective as of June 11, 2019, the court discharged the Custodian’s duties.
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On June 18, 2020, we consummated the transactions contemplated by a Stock Purchase Agreement among the Company, the Custodian, Qixun Samoa and Qihong Samoa (Qixun Samoa and Qixun Samoa are referred to as the “Buyers”). Pursuant to the Stock Purchase Agreement, the Buyers acquired all of the 1,714,286 shares of the Company owned by the Custodian, representing 50.47% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company. The Custodian and the Company agreed to indemnify the Buyers from any liabilities of the Company occurring prior to June 18, 2020, and the promissory note issued by the Custodian to the Company was canceled. Immediately following the closing, David Lazar resigned as the sole officer and director of the Company and Jiaying Cai was appointed as president, secretary and treasurer of the Company and as the sole director.
On October 9, 2020, we entered into a share exchange agreement (the “Share Exchange Agreement”) with BVI Wetouch and all the shareholders of BVI Wetouch (each, a “BVI Shareholder” and collectively the “BVI Shareholders”), to acquire all the issued and outstanding capital stock of BVI Wetouch in exchange for the issuance to the BVI Shareholders an aggregate of 28,000,000 shares of our common stock (the “Reverse Merger”). In the Reverse Merger, each ordinary share of BVI Wetouch was exchanged for 560 shares of common stock of Wetouch. Immediately after the closing of the Reverse Merger on October 9, 2020, we had a total of 31,396,394 issued and outstanding shares of common stock. As a result of the Reverse Merger, BVI Wetouch is now our wholly-owned subsidiary.
BVI Wetouch, a BVI company, was established on August 14, 2020 to acquire all the shares of Hong Kong Wetouch. On September 11, 2020, BVI Wetouch acquired all the outstanding shares of Hong Kong Wetouch from the shareholders of Hong Kong Wetouch in consideration of the payment of HK$10,000 pursuant to instruments of transfer in accordance with Hong Kong law. As a result of the acquisition, Hong Kong Wetouch became a wholly-owned subsidiary of BVI Wetouch. The shareholders of Hong Kong Wetouch became the shareholders of BVI Wetouch in said transaction, and therefore the shareholders who controlled Hong Kong Wetouch became the controlling shareholders of BVI Wetouch. See “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management”.
Hong Kong Wetouch was incorporated on May 5, 2016 under the laws of Hong Kong. On July 19, 2016, Hong Kong Wetouch acquired all the shares of Sichuan Wetouch, a PRC company established on May 6, 2011. As a result of the acquisition, Sichuan Wetouch became a wholly owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Wetouch.
As BVI Wetouch owns all the outstanding shares of Hong Kong Wetouch, which, in turn, owns all the outstanding shares of Sichuan Wetouch, the Company owns indirectly all the business of Sichuan Wetouch. As a result of the Reverse Merger in which the Company acquired all the outstanding shares of BVI Wetouch, Hong Kong Wetouch and Sichuan Wetouch become our indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries. As a result of the Reverse Merger, we ceased being a shell company.
On October 12, 2020, Guangde Cai was appointed as an additional director and Chairman of the Company. On October 12, 2020, Mr. Zongyi Lian was appointed as president and chief executive officer of the Company, and Mr. Yuhua Huang was appointed as chief financial officer of the Company.
Impact of Global Pandemic
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company’s subsidiary Sichuan Wetouch was temporarily shut down from early February 2020 to early March 2020 in accordance with the requirement of the local governments. The Company’s business was negatively impacted and generated lower revenue and net income during the period from February to August 2020. Revenues were $3.3 million for the month of July 2020, a decrease of $1.4 million, or 30.0%, compared to $4.7 million in the same period of last year. Revenues were $3.4 million for the month of August 2020, a decrease of $1.1 million, or 5.6%, compared to $3.6 million in the same period of last year. The decrease in revenues for the months of July and August of 2020 was due to the impact of COVID-19 and lost of one major customer in 2020. Revenues were $5.2 million for the month of September 2020, an increase of $1.1 million, or 26.8%, compared to $4.1 million in the same period of last year. The increase in revenues for the month of September 2020 was mainly due to our business growth and the increase of sales volume when the COVID-19 situation in China was getting better. Although the sales volume in the month of September 2020 was increased, the extent of the impact of COVID-19 on the Company’s results of operations and financial condition will depend on the virus’ future developments, including the duration and spread of the outbreak and the impact on the Company’s customers, which are still uncertain and cannot be reasonably estimated at this point of time.
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Highlights for the three-month period ended September 30, 2020 include:
| ● | Revenues were $11.9 million, a decrease of 5.6% from $12.6 million in the third quarter of 2019 | |
| ● | Gross profit was $6.2 million, a decrease of 4.6% from $6.5 million in the third quarter of 2019 | |
| ● | Gross profit margin was 52.1%, compared to 51.6% in the third quarter of 2019 | |
| ● | Net income was $4.7 million, compared to $4.4 million in the third quarter of 2019 | |
| ● | Total volume shipped was 607,261 units, a decrease of 12.6% from 695,082 units in the third quarter of 2019 |
As reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, our PRC subsidiary Sichuan Wetouch had $19.3 million of cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2020, Net cash provided by operating activities was $4.9 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020, as compared to $5.9 million provided by operating activities for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2019. Historically, our primary uses of cash have been to finance working capital needs. We expect that we will be able to meet our needs to fund operations, capital expenditures and other commitments in the next 12 months primarily with our cash and cash equivalents, operating cash flows and bank borrowings. We may, however, not have sufficient working capital to fund the expansion of our operations and to provide working capital necessary for our ongoing operations and obligations. This raises substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on our ability to raise additional capital due to changes in business conditions or other future developments. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if we are unable to continue as a going concern.
Corporate Information
The Company became subject to the reporting requirements of the SEC as a result of its Registration Statement being declared effective on December 11, 2020.
Our common stock offered in this prospectus is quoted on the OTC Pink under the symbol “WETH”.
Our principal executive offices are located at No.29, Third Main Avenue, Shigao Town, Renshou County, Meishan, Sichuan, China, and our telephone number is (86) 028-37390666. Our websites are www.de-wetouch.com and www.wetouch.com.cn, the latter of which is only accessible in PRC.
THE OFFERING
| Shares Offered by the Selling Shareholders | 15,889,371 shares of common stock. | |
| Trading Market | The common stock offered in this prospectus is quoted on the OTC Pink under the symbol “WETH”. In the future, we intend to seek to have our common stock listed on a national securities exchange. However, we may not be successful in having our shares listed on a national securities exchange. | |
| Common Stock Outstanding Before this Offering | 31,397,083 | |
| Common Stock Outstanding After this Offering | 31,397,083 | |
| Use of Proceeds | The Selling Shareholders will receive all of the net proceeds from the sale of shares of Common Stock in this offering. See “Use of Proceeds”. | |
| Plan of Distribution | The Selling Shareholders may sell all or a portion of the shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by them and offered hereby from time to time directly or through one or more underwriters, broker-dealers or agents only at the fixed price of $3.38 until such time as our shares are quoted on the OTCQX, the OTCQB or listed on any other national securities exchange or automated interdealer quotation system. Registration of the Common Stock covered by this prospectus does not mean, however, that such shares necessarily will be offered or sold. See “Plan of Distribution”. | |
| Risk Factors | Please read “Risk Factors” and other information included in this prospectus for a discussion of factors you should carefully consider before deciding to invest in the securities offered in this prospectus. |
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Risks Related to Our Business and Industry
The current COVID-19 pandemic, as well as other epidemics, natural disasters, terrorist activities, political unrest, and other outbreaks could disrupt our delivery and operations, which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
As of September 30, 2020, our revenues were approximately $20.7 million, a decrease of 32.4% from $30.6 million in the third quarter of 2019. The current COVID-19 pandemic adversely affected many aspects of our business, including production, supply chain, and sales and delivery. Our manufacturing facility underwent temporary yet prolonged closure in February 2020 as part of China’s nationwide efforts to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus. Even though our business is currently operational, our production capacity, delivery, warranty services including after-sale services and technical support, and operational efficiency are still adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic due to insufficient workforce in production, sales, and delivery as a result of temporary travel restrictions in China and the necessity to comply with disease control protocols in our business establishments and manufacturing facility. Our suppliers’ abilities to timely deliver raw materials, parts and components, or other services were also adversely affected for similar reasons. The global spread of COVID-19 may also affect our overseas sales. As a result of varying levels of travel and other restrictions for public health concerns in various regions of China, we also temporarily postponed the delivery of our products to our customers. While the duration of the impact of the pandemic on our business and related financial impacts cannot be reasonably estimated at this time, our results of operations for the first half of 2020 were adversely affected with potential continuing impacts on subsequent periods. In addition, we expect that the COVID-19 pandemic may adversely affect our manufacturing ability, our delivery and after-sale services in China, which may adversely affect our sales and delivery growth in 2020. COVID-19 has had a global economic impact on the financial markets. The global spread of COVID-19 pandemic may result in global economic distress, and the extent to which it may affect our results of operations will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted. We cannot assure you that the COVID-19 pandemic can be eliminated or contained in the near future, or at all, or a similar outbreak will not occur again. If the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting disruption to our business were to extend over a prolonged period, it could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Global pandemics, epidemics in China or elsewhere in the world, or fear of spread of contagious diseases, such as Ebola virus disease (EVD), coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), H1N1 flu, H7N9 flu, and avian flu, as well as hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis, or other natural disasters could disrupt our business operations, reduce or restrict our supply of products and services, incur significant costs to protect our employees and facilities, or result in regional or global economic distress, which may materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations. Actual or threatened war, terrorist activities, political unrest, civil strife, and other geopolitical uncertainty could have a similar adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. Any one or more of these events may impede our production and delivery efforts and adversely affect our sales results, or even for a prolonged period of time, which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
We are also vulnerable to natural disasters and other calamities. We cannot assure you that we are adequately protected from the effects of fire, floods, typhoons, earthquakes, power loss, telecommunications failures, break-ins, war, riots, terrorist attacks, or similar events. Any of the foregoing events may give rise to interruptions, damage to our property, delays in production, breakdowns, system failures, technology platform failures, or internet failures, which could cause the loss or corruption of data or malfunctions of our manufacturing facility as well as adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
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Our operating history may not be indicative of our future growth or financial results and we may not be able to sustain our historical growth rates.
Our operating history may not be indicative of our future growth or financial results. There is no assurance that we will be able to grow in future periods. Our growth rates may decline for any number of possible reasons and some of them are beyond our control, including decreasing customer demand, increasing competition, declining growth of the touchscreen industry in general, emergence of alternative business models, or changes in government policies or general economic conditions. We will continue to expand our sales network and product offerings to bring greater convenience to our customers and to increase our customer base and number of transactions. However, the execution of our expansion plan is subject to uncertainty and the total number of items sold and number of transacting customers may not grow at the rate we expect for the reasons stated above. If our growth rates decline, investors’ perceptions of our business and prospects may be adversely affected and the market price of our common stock could decline.
We are heavily dependent on our top customers. If we fail to acquire new customers or retain existing customers in a cost-effective manner, our business, financial condition and results of operations may be materially and adversely affected.
We are heavily dependent on our top customers. We currently sell our products primarily through direct customers in the PRC and to some extent, the overseas customers in European countries and East Asia such as South Korea and Taiwan. For the year ended December 31, 2019 and for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, our top five customers accounted for an aggregate of approximately 74.7% of our revenues.
Our ability to cost-effectively attract new customers and retain existing customers, especially our top customers, is crucial to driving net revenues growth and achieving profitability. We have invested significantly in branding, sales and marketing to acquire and retain customers since our inception. For example, we attend domestic and international expos and exhibitions in marketing our products and attracting new customers. We also expect to continue to invest significantly to acquire new customers and retain existing ones, especially our top customers. There can be no assurance that new customers will stay with us, or the net revenues from new customers we acquire will ultimately exceed the cost of acquiring those customers. In addition, if our existing customers, especially our existing top customers no longer find our products appealing, or if our competitors offer more attractive products, prices, discounts or better customer services, our existing customers may lose interest in us, decrease their orders or even stop ordering from us. If we are unable to retain our existing customers, especially our top customers or to acquire new customers in a cost-effective manner, our revenues may decrease and our results of operations will be adversely affected.
Failure to maintain the quality and safety of our products could have a material and adverse effect on our reputation, financial condition and results of operations.
The quality and safety of our products are critical to our success. We pay close attention to quality control, monitoring each step in the process from procurement to production and from warehouse to delivery. Yet, maintaining consistent product quality depends significantly on the effectiveness of our quality control system, which in turn depends on a number of factors, including but not limited to the design of our quality control system, employee training to ensure that our employees adhere to and implement our quality control policies and procedures and the effectiveness of monitoring any potential violation of our quality control policies and procedures. There can be no assurance that our quality control system will always prove to be effective.
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In addition, the quality of the products or services provided by our suppliers or service providers is subject to factors beyond our control, including the effectiveness and the efficiency of their quality control system, among others. There can be no assurance that our suppliers or service providers may always be able to adopt appropriate quality control systems and meet our stringent quality control requirements in respect of the products or services they provide. Any failure of our suppliers or service providers to provide satisfactory products or services could harm our reputation and adversely impact our operations. In addition, we may be unable to receive sufficient compensation from suppliers and service providers for the losses caused by them.
We face intense competition in the touchscreen industry in general. If we fail to compete effectively, we may lose market share and customers, and our business, financial condition and results of operations may be materially and adversely affected.
The touchscreen industry is intensely competitive in general. We face few competition as we produce medium to large size capacitive touchscreens which are specially tailored to certain industries, such as industrial HMI, gaming, financing, lottery, automotive, lottery, medical, POS, HMI, etc, and requires more stable supply, longer guaranty and life span, compared with small size touchscreens which is characteristic with shorter life cycle and guaranty but more demand in quantity. However, we still have some competitors competing in China and globally with us. Our competitors may have more financial, technical, geographical advantage, marketing and other resources than we do and may be more experienced and able to devote greater resources to the development, promotion and support of their business. Some competitors are well-established in China and globally and any defensive measures they take in response to our expansion could hinder our growth and adversely affect our sales and results of operations.
Furthermore, increased competition may reduce our market share and profitability and require us to increase our sales and marketing efforts and capital commitment in the future, which could negatively affect our results of operations or force us to incur further losses. Although we have accumulated some and continuously growing our customer base, there is no assurance that we will be able to continue to do so in the future against current or future competitors, and such competitive pressures may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Mr. Guangde Cai, our Chairman, beneficially owns 21.5% of our outstanding shares and his interests may differ from the interests of other shareholders, which could cause a material decline in the value of our shares.
Since Mr. Guangde Cai, our Chairman, beneficially owns 21.5% of our outstanding shares, he could have significant influence on determining the outcome of any matters submitted to the shareholders for approval, including mergers, consolidations, the election of directors and other significant corporate actions. Without his consent, we may be prevented from entering into transactions that could be beneficial to us or our minority shareholders. His interest may differ from the interests of our other shareholders. The concentration in the ownership of our shares may cause a material decline in the value of our shares.
We cannot assure you that Mr. Cai will act in our best interests given Mr. Cai’s ability to control related parties, such as Chengdu Wetouch, Meishan Wetouch and Xinjiang Wetouch Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. See “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence”.
Any adjustment of related party transaction pricing could lead to additional taxes, and therefore substantially reduce our consolidated net income and the value of your investment.
The tax regime in China is rapidly evolving and there is significant uncertainty for taxpayers in China as PRC tax laws may be interpreted in significantly different ways. The PRC tax authorities may assert that we or our subsidiaries owe and/or are required to pay additional taxes on previous or future revenue or income. In particular, under applicable PRC laws, rules and regulations, arrangements and transactions among related parties may be subject to audit or challenge by the PRC tax authorities. If the PRC tax authorities determine that any contractual arrangements were not entered into on an arm’s length basis and therefore constitute a favorable transfer pricing, the PRC tax liabilities of the relevant subsidiaries could be increased, which could increase our overall tax liabilities. In addition, the PRC tax authorities may impose late payment interest. Our net income may be materially reduced if our tax liabilities increase.
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If our preferential tax treatments and government subsidies are revoked or become unavailable or if the calculation of our tax liability is successfully challenged by the PRC tax authorities, we may be required to pay tax, interest and penalties in excess of our tax provisions.
The Chinese government has provided tax incentives to our subsidiary in China, including reduced enterprise income tax rates. For example, under the PRC Enterprise Income Tax Law and its implementation rules, the statutory enterprise income tax rate is 25%. However, the income tax of an enterprise that has been determined to be a qualified enterprise located in western region of PRC can be reduced to a preferential rate of 15%. The qualification of preferential tax rate is effective for a renewable three-year permitted. If our PRC subsidiary fails to renew the qualification of preferential tax rate benefit, our PRC subsidiary will be subject to the statutory enterprise income tax rate of 25%. Further, in the ordinary course of our business, we are subject to complex income tax and other tax regulations, and significant judgment is required in the determination of a provision for income taxes. Although we believe our tax provisions are reasonable, if the PRC tax authorities successfully challenge our position and we are required to pay tax, interest, and penalties in excess of our tax provisions, our financial condition and results of operations would be materially and adversely affected.
A significant interruption in the operations of our third-party suppliers could potentially disrupt our operations.
We have limited control over the operations of our third-party suppliers and other business partners and any significant interruption in their operations may have an adverse impact on our operations. For example, a significant interruption in the operations of our supplier’s manufacturing facilities could cause delay or termination of shipment of the raw materials to us, which may cause delay or termination of shipment of our products to our customers, thus resulting in penalties or fines due to our breach of contract. If we could not solve the impact of the interruptions of operations of our third-party suppliers, our business operations and financial results may be materially and adversely affected.
We face the risk of fluctuations in the cost, availability and quality of our raw materials, which could adversely affect our results of operations.
The cost, availability and quality of the raw materials, such as indium tin oxide glasses, panels, are important to our operations. If the cost of raw materials increases due to large market price fluctuation or due to any other reason, our business and results of operations could be adversely affected. Lack of availability of these raw materials, whether due to shortages in supply, delays or interruptions in processing, failure of timely delivery or otherwise, could interrupt our operations and adversely affect our financial results.
We are dependent upon key executives and highly qualified managers and we cannot assure their retention.
Our success depends, in part, upon the continued services of key members of our management. Our executives’ and managers’ knowledge of the market, our business and our Company represents a key strength of our business, which cannot be easily replicated. The success of our business strategy and our future growth also depend on our ability to attract, train, retain and motivate skilled managerial, sales, administration, development and operating personnel.
There can be no assurance that our existing personnel will be adequate or qualified to carry out our strategy, or that we will be able to hire or retain experienced, qualified employees to carry out our strategy. The loss of one or more of our key management or operating personnel, or the failure to attract and retain additional key personnel, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
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We do not have long term contracts with our suppliers and they can reduce order quantities or terminate their sales to us at any time.
We do not have long term contracts with our suppliers. At any time, our suppliers can reduce the quantities of products they sell to us, or cease selling products to us altogether. Such reductions or terminations could have a material adverse impact on our revenues, profits and financial condition.
If we fail to adopt new technologies to evolving customer needs or emerging industry standards, our business may be materially and adversely affected.
To remain competitive, we must continue to stay abreast of the constantly evolving industry trends and to enhance and improve our technology accordingly. Our success will depend, in part, on our ability to identify, develop, acquire or license leading technologies useful in our business. There can be no assurance that we will be able to use new technologies effectively or meet customer’s requirements. If we are unable to adapt in a cost-effective and timely manner in response to changing market conditions or customer preferences, whether for technical, legal, financial or other reasons, our business may be materially and adversely affected.
We may experience significant liability claims or complaints from customers, or adverse publicity involving our products and our services.
We face an inherent risk of liability claims or complaints from our customers. We take our customers’ complaints seriously and endeavor to reduce such complaints by implementing various remedial measures. Nevertheless, we cannot assure you that we can successfully prevent or address all customer complaints.
Any complaints or claims against us, even if meritless and unsuccessful, may divert management attention and other resources from our business and adversely affect our business and operations. Customers may lose confidence in us and our brand, which may adversely affect our business and results of operations. Furthermore, negative publicity including but not limited to negative online reviews on social media and crowd-sourced review platforms, industry findings or media reports related to safety and quality of our products, whether or not accurate, and whether or not concerning our products, can adversely affect our business, results of operations and reputation.
PRC regulations relating to the establishment of offshore special purpose companies by PRC residents may subject our PRC resident beneficial owners or our PRC subsidiary to liability or penalties, limit our ability to inject capital into our PRC subsidiary, limit our PRC subsidiary’ ability to increase their registered capital or distribute profits to us, or may otherwise adversely affect us.
In July 2014, SAFE promulgated the Circular on Relevant Issues Concerning Foreign Exchange Control on Domestic Residents’ Offshore Investment and Financing and Roundtrip Investment Through Special Purpose Vehicles, or SAFE Circular 37, to replace the Notice on Relevant Issues Concerning Foreign Exchange Administration for Domestic Residents’ Financing and Roundtrip Investment Through Offshore Special Purpose Vehicles, or SAFE Circular 75, which ceased to be effective upon the promulgation of SAFE Circular 37. SAFE Circular 37 requires PRC residents (including PRC individuals and PRC corporate entities) to register with SAFE or its local branches in connection with their direct or indirect offshore investment activities. SAFE Circular 37 is applicable to our shareholders who are PRC residents and may be applicable to any offshore acquisitions that we make in the future.
Under SAFE Circular 37, PRC residents who make, or have prior to the implementation of SAFE Circular 37 made, direct or indirect investments in offshore special purpose vehicles, or SPVs, will be required to register such investments with SAFE or its local branches. In addition, any PRC resident who is a direct or indirect shareholder of an SPV is required to update its filed registration with the local branch of SAFE with respect to that SPV, to reflect any material change. Moreover, any subsidiary of such SPV in China is required to urge the PRC resident shareholders to update their registration with the local branch of SAFE. If any PRC shareholder of such SPV fails to make the required registration or to update the previously filed registration, the subsidiary of such SPV in China may be prohibited from distributing its profits or the proceeds from any capital reduction, share transfer or liquidation to the SPV, and the SPV may also be prohibited from making additional capital contributions into its subsidiary in China. On February 13, 2015, the SAFE promulgated a Notice on Further Simplifying and Improving Foreign Exchange Administration Policy on Direct Investment, or SAFE Notice 13, which became effective on June 1, 2015. Under SAFE Notice 13, applications for foreign exchange registration of inbound foreign direct investments and outbound overseas direct investments, including those required under SAFE Circular 37, will be filed with qualified banks instead of SAFE. The qualified banks will directly examine the applications and accept registrations under the supervision of SAFE.
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Some of our shareholders that we are aware of are subject to SAFE regulations, and we expect all of these shareholders will have completed all necessary registrations with the local SAFE branch or qualified banks as required by SAFE Circular 37. We cannot assure you, however, that all of these shareholders may continue to make required filings or updates in a timely manner, or at all. We can provide no assurance that we are or will in the future continue to be informed of identities of all PRC residents holding direct or indirect interest in our company. Any failure or inability by such shareholders to comply with SAFE regulations may subject us to fines or legal sanctions, such as restrictions on our cross-border investment activities or our PRC subsidiaries’ ability to distribute dividends to, or obtain foreign exchange-denominated loans from, our company or prevent us from making distributions or paying dividends. As a result, our business operations and our ability to make distributions to you could be materially and adversely affected.
Furthermore, as these foreign exchange regulations are still relatively new and their interpretation and implementation have been constantly evolving, it is unclear how these regulations, and any future regulation concerning offshore or cross-border transactions, will be interpreted, amended and implemented by the relevant government authorities. For example, we may be subject to a more stringent review and approval process with respect to our foreign exchange activities, such as remittance of dividends and foreign-currency-denominated borrowings, which may adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. In addition, if we decide to acquire a PRC domestic company, we cannot assure you that we or the owners of such company, as the case may be, will be able to obtain the necessary approvals or complete the necessary filings and registrations required by the foreign exchange regulations. This may restrict our ability to implement our acquisition strategy and could adversely affect our business and prospects.
As of the date of this disclosure, the PRC residents have either not completed, or have not applied for, foreign exchange registration under the SAFE Circular 37 and other related rules. Although they are either in the process of making foreign exchange registration or plan to make foreign exchange registrations, they may still face with the above said possible fines in accordance with the PRC Laws.
Economic recessions could have a significant, adverse impact on our business.
Our revenues are generated from sales of our capacitive touchscreen products both domestically and internationally and we anticipate that revenues from such sales will continue to represent the substantial portion of our total revenues in the near future. Our sales and earnings can also be affected by changes in the general economy.
The touchscreen industry historically has experienced cyclical fluctuations in financial results due to economic recession, downturns in business cycles of our customers, interest rate fluctuations, and other economic factors beyond our control. Deterioration in the economic environment subjects our business to various risks, which may have a material and adverse impact on our operating results and cause us to not reach our long-term growth goals. For example, a downturn in the economy could directly affect the discretionary spending power of our customers and in turn, depress the number of orders for our products.
We may be subject to intellectual property infringement claims, which may be expensive to defend and may disrupt our business and operations.
We cannot be certain that our operations or any aspects of our business do not or will not infringe upon or otherwise violate intellectual property rights held by third parties. We have not but in the future may be, subject to legal proceedings and claims relating to the intellectual property rights of others. There could also be existing intellectual property of which we are not aware that our products may inadvertently infringe. We cannot assure you that holders of intellectual property purportedly relating to some aspect of our technology or business, if any such holders exist, would not seek to enforce such intellectual property against us in China, or any other jurisdictions. If we are found to have violated the intellectual property rights of others, we may be subject to liability for our infringement activities or may be prohibited from using such intellectual property, and we may incur licensing fees or be forced to develop alternatives of our own. In addition, we may incur significant expenses, and may be forced to divert management’s time and other resources from our business and operations to defend against these infringement claims, regardless of their merits. Successful infringement or licensing claims made against us may result in significant monetary liabilities and may materially disrupt our business and operations by restricting or prohibiting our use of the intellectual property in question, and our business, financial position and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.
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Further, the application and interpretation of China’s patent laws and the procedures and standards for granting patents in China are still evolving and are uncertain, and we cannot assure you that PRC courts or regulatory authorities would agree with our analysis.
We may not be able to prevent others from unauthorized use of our intellectual property, which could harm our business and competitive position.
We regard our trademark, patents, know-how, proprietary technologies, and similar intellectual property as critical to our success. We may become an attractive target to intellectual property attacks in the future with the increasing recognition of our brand. Any of our intellectual property rights could be challenged, invalidated, circumvented or misappropriated, or such intellectual property may not be sufficient to provide us with competitive advantages. In addition, there can be no assurance that (i) all of our intellectual property rights will be adequately protected, or (ii) our intellectual property rights will not be challenged by third parties or found by a judicial authority to be invalid or unenforceable.
Changes in U.S. and international trade policies, particularly with regard to China, may adversely impact our business and operating results.
The U.S. government has recently made statements and taken certain actions that may lead to potential changes to U.S. and international trade policies, including recently-imposed tariffs affecting certain products manufactured in China. It is unknown whether and to what extent new tariffs (or other new laws or regulations) will be adopted, or the effect that any such actions would have on us or our industry and customers. Although cross-border business may not be an area of our focus, if we plan to sell our products internationally in the future, any unfavorable government policies on international trade, such as capital controls or tariffs, may affect the demand for our products and services, impact the competitive position of our products or prevent us from being able to sell products in certain countries. If any new tariffs, legislation and/or regulations are implemented, or if existing trade agreements are renegotiated or, in particular, if the U.S. government takes retaliatory trade actions due to the recent U.S.-China trade tension, such changes could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations.
We have no business liability or disruption insurance, which could expose us to significant costs and business disruption.
The insurance industry in China is still at an early stage of development, and insurance companies in China currently offer limited business-related insurance products. We do not have any business liability or disruption insurance to cover our operations. We have determined that the costs of insuring for these risks and the difficulties associated with acquiring such insurance on commercially reasonable terms make it impractical for us to have such insurance. Any uninsured risks may result in substantial costs and the diversion of resources, which could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.
We may incur liabilities that are not covered by insurance.
While we seek to maintain appropriate levels of insurance, not all claims are insurable and we may experience major incidents of a nature that are not covered by insurance. We do not have other insurances that cover, among other things, employee-related accidents and injuries, product or business liability and other property damage and liability deriving from our activities. Furthermore, insurance companies in China currently do not offer as extensive an array of insurance products as insurance companies in more developed economies. We have determined that the costs of insuring for these risks and the difficulties associated with acquiring such insurance on commercially reasonable terms make it impractical for us to have such insurance. We maintain an amount of insurance protection that we believe is adequate, but there can be no assurance that such insurance will continue to be available on acceptable terms or that our insurance coverage will be sufficient or effective under all circumstances and against all liabilities to which we may be subject. If we were to incur substantial losses or liabilities due to fire, explosions, floods, other natural disasters or accidents or business interruption, our results of operations could be materially and adversely affected. We could, for example, be subject to substantial claims for damages upon the occurrence of several events within one calendar year. In addition, our insurance costs may increase over time in response to any negative development in our claims history or due to material price increases in the insurance market in general.
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Risks Related to Doing Business in China
Labor laws in the PRC may adversely affect our results of operations.
The PRC National People’s Congress promulgated the Labor Contract Law which became effective on January 1, 2008 and was amended on December 28, 2012, and the State Council promulgated implementing rules for the labor contract law on September 18, 2008. The labor contract law and the implementing rules impose requirements concerning, among others, the execution of written contracts between employers and employees, the time limits for probationary periods, and the length of employment contracts. The interpretation and implementation of these regulations are still evolving, our employment practices may violate the labor contract law and related regulations and we could be subject to penalties, fines or legal fees as a result. If we are subject to severe penalties or incur significant legal fees in connection with labor law disputes or investigations, our business, financial condition and results of operations may be adversely affected.
Further, the law requires certain terminations be based upon seniority and not merit. In the event that we decide to significantly change or decrease our workforce, the Labor Contract Law could adversely affect our ability to enact such changes in a manner that is most advantageous to our business or in a timely and cost-effective manner, thus materially and adversely affecting our financial condition and results of operations.
Non-compliance with labor-related laws and regulations of the PRC may have an adverse impact on our financial condition and results of operation.
We have been subject to stricter regulatory requirements in terms of entering into labor contracts with our employees and paying various statutory employee benefits, including pensions, housing fund, medical insurance, work-related injury insurance, unemployment insurance and childbearing insurance to designated government agencies for the benefit of our employees. Pursuant to the PRC Labor Contract Law, or the Labor Contract Law, that became effective in January 2008 and its implementing rules that became effective in September 2008 and was amended in July 2013, employers are subject to stricter requirements in terms of signing labor contracts, minimum wages, paying remuneration, determining the term of employees’ probation and unilaterally terminating labor contracts. In the event that we decide to terminate some of our employees or otherwise change our employment or labor practices, the Labor Contract Law and its implementation rules may limit our ability to effect those changes in a desirable or cost-effective manner, which could adversely affect our business and results of operations.. We believe our current practice complies with the Labor Contract Law and its amendments. However, the relevant governmental authorities may take a different view and impose fines on us.
As the interpretation and implementation of labor-related laws and regulations are still evolving, we cannot assure you that our employment practice does not and will not violate labor-related laws and regulations in China, which may subject us to labor disputes or government investigations. If we are deemed to have violated relevant labor laws and regulations, we could be required to provide additional compensation to our employees and our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.
We may be exposed to liabilities under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Chinese anti-corruption law.
In connection with this offering, we will become subject to the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”), and other laws that prohibit improper payments or offers of payments to foreign governments and their officials and political parties by U.S. persons and issuers as defined by the statute for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business. We are also subject to Chinese anti-corruption laws, which strictly prohibit the payment of bribes to government officials. We have operations, agreements with third parties, and make sales in China, which may experience corruption. Our activities in China may create the risk of unauthorized payments or offers of payments by one of the employees of our company, because sometimes these employees are out of our control. Violations of the FCPA or Chinese anti-corruption laws may result in severe criminal or civil sanctions, and we may be subject to other liabilities, which could negatively affect our business, operating results and financial condition. In addition, the government may seek to hold our Company liable for successor liability FCPA violations committed by companies in which we invest or that we acquire.
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Our business may be materially and adversely affected if our PRC subsidiary declares bankruptcy or becomes subject to a dissolution or liquidation proceeding.
The Enterprise Bankruptcy Law of the PRC, or the Bankruptcy Law, came into effect on June 1, 2007. The Bankruptcy Law provides that an enterprise will be liquidated if the enterprise fails to settle its debts as and when they fall due and if the enterprise’s assets are, or are demonstrably, insufficient to clear such debts.
Our PRC subsidiary holds certain assets that are important to our business operations. If our PRC subsidiary undergoes a voluntary or involuntary liquidation proceeding, unrelated third-party creditors may claim rights to some or all of these assets, thereby hindering our ability to operate our business, which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
According to the SAFE’s Notice of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange on Further Improving and Adjusting Foreign Exchange Administration Policies for Direct Investment, effective on December 17, 2012, and the Provisions for Administration of Foreign Exchange Relating to Inbound Direct Investment by Foreign Investors, effective May 13, 2013, if our PRC subsidiary undergoes a voluntary or involuntary liquidation proceeding, prior approval from the SAFE for remittance of foreign exchange to our shareholders abroad is no longer required, but we still need to conduct a registration process with the SAFE local branch. It is not clear whether “registration” is a mere formality or involves the kind of substantive review process undertaken by SAFE and its relevant branches in the past.
Changes in China’s economic, political or social conditions or government policies could have a material adverse effect on our business and operations.
Substantially all of our assets and operations are located in China. Accordingly, our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects may be influenced to a significant degree by political, economic and social conditions in China generally. The Chinese economy differs from the economies of most developed countries in many respects, including the level of government involvement, level of development, growth rate, control of foreign exchange and allocation of resources. Although the Chinese government has implemented measures emphasizing the utilization of market forces for economic reform, the reduction of state ownership of productive assets, and the establishment of improved corporate governance in business enterprises, a substantial portion of productive assets in China is still owned by the government. In addition, the Chinese government continues to play a significant role in regulating industry development by imposing industrial policies.
The Chinese government also exercises significant control over China’s economic growth through allocating resources, controlling payment of foreign currency-denominated obligations, setting monetary policy, and providing preferential treatment to particular industries or companies.
While the Chinese economy has experienced significant growth over the past decades, growth has been uneven, both geographically and among various sectors of the economy. Any adverse changes in economic conditions in China, in the policies of the Chinese government or in the laws and regulations in China could have a material adverse effect on the overall economic growth of China. Such developments could adversely affect our business and operating results, lead to reduction in demand for our services and adversely affect our competitive position. The Chinese government has implemented various measures to encourage economic growth and guide the allocation of resources. Some of these measures may benefit the overall Chinese economy, but may have a negative effect on us. For example, our financial condition and results of operations may be adversely affected by government control over capital investments or changes in tax regulations. In addition, in the past the Chinese government has implemented certain measures, including interest rate adjustment, to control the pace of economic growth. These measures may cause decreased economic activity in China, which may adversely affect our business and operating results.
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Uncertainties with respect to the PRC legal system and changes in laws and regulations in China could adversely affect us.
Our operations in China are governed by PRC laws and regulations. Our wholly foreign-owned PRC operating subsidiary Sichuan Wetouch is subject to laws and regulations applicable to foreign investment in China. The PRC legal system is a civil law system based on written statutes. Unlike the common law system, prior court decisions under the civil law system may be cited for reference but have limited precedential value. In addition, any new or changes in PRC laws and regulations related to foreign investment in China could affect the business environment and our ability to operate our business in China.
From time to time, we may have to resort to administrative and court proceedings to enforce our legal rights. Any administrative and court proceedings in China may be protracted, resulting in substantial costs and diversion of resources and management attention. Since PRC administrative and court authorities have significant discretion in interpreting and implementing statutory provisions and contractual terms, it may be more difficult to evaluate the outcome of administrative and court proceedings and the level of legal protection we enjoy than in more developed legal systems. These uncertainties may impede our ability to enforce the contracts we have entered into and could materially and adversely affect our business and results of operations.
Furthermore, the PRC legal system is based in part on government policies and internal rules, some of which are not published on a timely basis or at all and may have retroactive effect. As a result, we may not be aware of our violation of any of these policies and rules until sometime after the violation. Such unpredictability towards our contractual, property and procedural rights could adversely affect our business and impede our ability to continue our operations.
You may experience difficulties in effecting service of legal process, enforcing foreign judgments or bringing actions in China against us or our management named in this registration statement based on foreign laws.
We are a company incorporated under the laws of the United States and we conduct substantially all of our operations in China. In addition, our officers and directors reside within China and are PRC nationals. As a result, it may be difficult for you to effect service of process upon us or those persons inside mainland China. It may also be difficult for you to enforce in U.S. courts judgments obtained in U.S. courts based on the civil liability provisions of the U.S. federal securities laws against us and our officers and directors as none of them currently resides in the United States or has substantial assets located in the United States. In addition, there is uncertainty as to whether the courts of the PRC would recognize or enforce judgments of U.S. courts against us or such persons predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the securities laws of the United States or any state.
The recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments are provided for under the PRC Civil Procedures Law. PRC courts may recognize and enforce foreign judgments in accordance with the requirements of the PRC Civil Procedures Law based either on treaties between China and the country where the judgment is made or on principles of reciprocity between jurisdictions. China does not have any treaties or other forms of written arrangement with the United States that provide for the reciprocal recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments. In addition, according to the PRC Civil Procedures Law, the PRC courts will not enforce a foreign judgment against us or our directors and officers if they decide that the judgment violates the basic principles of PRC laws or national sovereignty, security or public interest. As a result, it is uncertain whether and on what basis a PRC court would enforce a judgment rendered by a court in the United States.
Government control of currency conversion may affect the value of your investment.
The PRC government imposes controls on the convertibility of the Renminbi, or “RMB” into foreign currencies and, in certain cases, the remittance of currency out of China. We receive some revenue and incur some expenses in U.S. dollars but incur other expenses primarily in RMB. Although our main business is based in mainland China or based in Hong Kong with Chinese operating subsidiary, some of our business may require us to use U.S. dollars. We choose quotations based on price competitiveness.
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Fluctuations in exchange rates could have a material and adverse effect on our results of operations and the value of your investment.
The value of the Renminbi against the U.S. dollar and other currencies may fluctuate and is affected by, among other things, changes in political and economic conditions in China and by China’s foreign exchange policies. On July 21, 2005, the PRC government changed its decade-old policy of pegging the value of the Renminbi to the U.S. dollar, and the Renminbi appreciated more than 20% against the U.S. dollar over the following three years. Between July 2008 and June 2010, this appreciation halted and the exchange rate between the Renminbi and the U.S. dollar remained within a narrow band. Since June 2010, the Renminbi has fluctuated against the U.S. dollar, at times significantly and unpredictably. On November 30, 2015, the Executive Board of IMF completed the regular five-year review of the basket of currencies that make up the Special Drawing Right, or the SDR, and decided that with effect from October 1, 2016, Renminbi is determined to be a freely usable currency and will be included in the SDR basket as a fifth currency, along with the U.S. dollar, the Euro, the Japanese yen and the British pound. In the fourth quarter of 2016, the Renminbi has depreciated significantly in the backdrop of a surging U.S. dollar and persistent capital outflows of China. This depreciation halted in 2017, and the RMB appreciated approximately 7% against the U.S. dollar during this one-year period. With the development of the foreign exchange market and progress towards interest rate liberalization and Renminbi internationalization, the PRC government may in the future announce further changes to the exchange rate system, and we cannot assure you that the Renminbi will not appreciate or depreciate significantly in value against the U.S. dollar in the future. It is difficult to predict how market forces or PRC or U.S. government policy may impact the exchange rate between the Renminbi and the U.S. dollar in the future.
Significant revaluation of the Renminbi may have a material and adverse effect on our operations. For example, to the extent that we need to convert U.S. dollars into Renminbi for our operations, appreciation of the Renminbi against the U.S. dollar would have an adverse effect on the Renminbi amount we would receive from the conversion. Conversely, if we decide to convert our Renminbi into U.S. dollars for the purpose of making payments for dividends on our shares of Common Stock or for other business purposes, appreciation of the U.S. dollar against the Renminbi would have a negative effect on the U.S. dollar amount available to us.
Very limited hedging options are available in China to reduce our exposure to exchange rate fluctuations. To date, we have not entered into any hedging transactions in an effort to reduce our exposure to foreign currency exchange risk. While we may decide to enter into hedging transactions in the future, the availability and effectiveness of these hedges may be limited and we may not be able to adequately hedge our exposure or at all. In addition, our currency exchange losses may be magnified by PRC exchange control regulations that restrict our ability to convert Renminbi into foreign currency.
Governmental control of currency conversion may limit our ability to utilize our revenues effectively and affect the value of your investment.
The PRC government imposes controls on the convertibility of the Renminbi into foreign currencies and, in certain cases, the remittance of currency out of China. We receive substantially all of our revenues in Renminbi. Under existing PRC foreign exchange regulations, payments of current account items, including profit distributions, interest payments and trade and service-related foreign exchange transactions, can be made in foreign currencies without prior approval of SAFE by complying with certain procedural requirements. Specifically, under the existing exchange restrictions, without prior approval of SAFE, cash generated from the operations of our PRC subsidiary in China may be used to pay dividends to our company. However, approval from or registration with appropriate government authorities is required where Renminbi is to be converted into foreign currency and remitted out of China to pay capital expenses such as the repayment of loans denominated in foreign currencies. As a result, we need to obtain SAFE approval to use cash generated from the operations of our PRC subsidiary to pay off their respective debt in a currency other than Renminbi owed to entities outside China, or to make other capital expenditure payments outside China in a currency other than Renminbi.
In light of the flood of capital outflows of China, the PRC government may from time to time impose more restrictive foreign exchange policies and step up scrutiny of major outbound capital movement. More restrictions and substantial vetting process may be required by SAFE or other government authorities to regulate cross-border transactions falling under the capital account. The PRC government may at its discretion restrict access to foreign currencies for current account transactions in the future. If the foreign exchange control system prevents us from obtaining sufficient foreign currencies to satisfy our foreign currency demands, we may not be able to pay dividends in foreign currencies to our shareholders, including holders of our Common Stock.
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The approval of the China Securities Regulatory Commission may be required in connection with the filing of this Form S-1, and, if required, we cannot predict whether we will be able to obtain such approval.
The Regulations on Mergers and Acquisitions of Domestic Companies by Foreign Investors, or the M&A Rules, adopted by six PRC regulatory agencies requires an overseas special purpose vehicles that are controlled by PRC companies or individuals formed for the purpose of seeking a public listing on an overseas stock exchange through acquisitions of PRC domestic companies using shares of such special purpose vehicles or held by its shareholders as considerations to obtain the approval of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, or the CSRC, prior to the listing and trading of such special purpose vehicle’s securities on an overseas stock exchange. However, the application of the M&A Rules remains unclear.
If CSRC approval is required, it is uncertain whether it would be possible for us to obtain the approval, and any failure to obtain or delay in obtaining CSRC approval for this offering would subject us to sanctions imposed by the CSRC and other PRC regulatory agencies.
Certain political and economic considerations relating to the PRC could adversely affect our Company.
While the PRC’s government has pursued economic reforms since its adoption of the open-door policy in 1978, a large portion of the PRC’s economy is still operating under five-year plans and annual state plans. Through these plans and other economic measures, such as control on foreign exchange, taxation and restrictions on foreign participation in the domestic market of various industries, the PRC’s government exerts considerable direct and indirect influence on the economy. Many of the economic reforms carried out by the PRC’s government are unprecedented or experimental, and are expected to be refined and improved. Other political, economic and social factors can also lead to further readjustment of such reforms. This refining and readjustment process may not necessarily have a positive effect on our operations or future business development. Our operating results may be adversely affected by changes in the PRC’s economic and social conditions as well as by changes in the policies of the PRC government, such as changes in laws and regulations (or the official interpretation thereof), measures which may be introduced to control inflation, changes in the interest rate or method of taxation, and the imposition of restrictions on currency conversion.
The Chinese government exerts substantial influence over the manner in which we must conduct our business activities.
The Chinese government has exercised and continues to exercise substantial control over virtually every sector of the Chinese economy through regulation and state ownership. Our ability to operate in China may be harmed by changes in its laws and regulations, including those relating to taxation, environmental regulations, land use rights, property and other matters. The central or respective local governments may impose new, stricter regulations or interpretations of existing regulations that would require additional expenditures and efforts on our part to ensure our compliance with such regulations or interpretations.
Failure to comply with the individual foreign exchange rules relating to the overseas direct investment or the engagement in the issuance or trading of securities overseas by our PRC resident stockholders may subject such stockholders to fines or other liabilities.
Other than Notice 37, our ability to conduct foreign exchange activities in the PRC may be subject to the interpretation and enforcement of the Implementation Rules of the Administrative Measures for Individual Foreign Exchange promulgated by SAFE in January 2007 (as amended and supplemented, the “Individual Foreign Exchange Rules”). Under the Individual Foreign Exchange Rules, any PRC individual seeking to make a direct investment overseas or engage in the issuance or trading of negotiable securities or derivatives overseas must make the appropriate registrations in accordance with SAFE provisions. PRC individuals who fail to make such registrations may be subject to warnings, fines or other liabilities.
We may not be fully informed of the identities of all our beneficial owners who are PRC residents. For example, because the investment in or trading of our shares will happen in an overseas public or secondary market where shares are often held with brokers in brokerage accounts, it is unlikely that we will know the identity of all of our beneficial owners who are PRC residents. Furthermore, we have no control over any of our future beneficial owners and we cannot assure you that such PRC residents will be able to complete the necessary approval and registration procedures required by the Individual Foreign Exchange Rules.
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It is uncertain how the Individual Foreign Exchange Rules will be interpreted or enforced and whether such interpretation or enforcement will affect our ability to conduct foreign exchange transactions. Because of this uncertainty, we cannot be sure whether the failure by any of our PRC resident stockholders to make the required registration will subject our PRC subsidiaries to fines or legal sanctions on their operations, delay or restriction on repatriation of proceeds of this offering into the PRC, restriction on remittance of dividends or other punitive actions that would have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
If we are unable to obtain business insurance in the PRC, we may not be protected from risks that are customarily covered by insurance in the United States.
Business insurance is not readily available in the PRC. To the extent that we suffer a loss of a type that would normally be covered by insurance in the United States, such as product liability and general liability insurance, we would incur significant expenses in both defending any action and in paying any claims that result from a settlement or judgment. We have not obtained fire, casualty and theft insurance, and there is no insurance coverage for our raw materials, goods and merchandise, furniture or buildings in China. Any losses incurred by us will have to be borne by us without any assistance, and we may not have sufficient capital to cover material damage to, or the loss of, our production facility due to fire, severe weather, flood or other causes, and such damage or loss may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, business and prospects.
If our PRC operating subsidiary’s preferential tax treatments and government subsidies are revoked or become unavailable or if the calculation of our tax liability is successfully challenged by the PRC tax authorities, we may be required to pay tax, interest and penalties in excess of our tax provisions.
The local Chinese government has provided tax incentives to our operating subsidiary Sichuan Wetouch in China, including reduced enterprise income tax rates. For example, under the PRC Enterprise Income Tax Law and its implementation rules, the statutory enterprise income tax rate is 25%. However, the income tax of an enterprise that has been determined to be a qualified enterprise located in western region of PRC can be reduced to a preferential rate of 15%. The qualification of preferential tax rate is effective for a renewable three-year permitted. If our PRC subsidiary fails to renew the qualification of preferential tax rate benefit, our PRC subsidiary will be subject to the statutory enterprise income tax rate of 25%.
Further, in the ordinary course of our business, we are subject to complex income tax and other tax regulations, and significant judgment is required in the determination of a provision for income taxes. Although we believe our tax provisions are reasonable, if the PRC tax authorities successfully challenge our position and we are required to pay tax, interest, and penalties in excess of our tax provisions, our financial condition and results of operations would be materially and adversely affected.
If we are classified as a PRC resident enterprise for PRC enterprise income tax purposes, such classification could result in unfavorable tax consequences to us and our non-PRC shareholders and the common stockholders.
Under the PRC Enterprise Income Tax Law and its implementation rules, an enterprise established outside of the PRC with its “de facto management body” within the PRC is considered a “resident enterprise” and will be subject to the enterprise income tax on its global income at the rate of 25%. The implementation rules define the term “de facto management body” as the body that exercises full and substantial control and overall management over the business, productions, personnel, accounts and properties of an enterprise. In 2009, the State Administration of Taxation, or SAT, issued a circular, known as SAT Circular 82, which provides certain specific criteria for determining whether the “de facto management body” of a PRC-controlled enterprise that is incorporated offshore is located in China. Although this circular applies only to offshore enterprises controlled by PRC enterprises or PRC enterprise groups, not those controlled by PRC individuals or foreigners, the criteria set forth in the circular may reflect the SAT’s general position on how the “de facto management body” text should be applied in determining the tax resident status of all offshore enterprises. According to SAT Circular 82, an offshore incorporated enterprise controlled by a PRC enterprise or a PRC enterprise group will be regarded as a PRC tax resident by virtue of having its “de facto management body” in China, and will be subject to PRC enterprise income tax on its global income only if all of the following conditions are met: (i) the primary location of the day-to-day operational management is in the PRC; (ii) decisions relating to the enterprise’s financial and human resource matters are made or are subject to approval by organizations or personnel in the PRC; (iii) the enterprise’s primary assets, accounting books and records, company seals, and board and shareholder resolutions are located or maintained in the PRC; and (iv) at least 50% of voting board members or senior executives habitually reside in the PRC.
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We believe our Company is not a PRC resident enterprise for PRC tax purposes. However, the tax resident status of an enterprise is subject to determination by the PRC tax authorities and uncertainties remain with respect to the interpretation of the term “de facto management body.” If the PRC tax authorities determine that our company is a PRC resident enterprise for enterprise income tax purposes, we would be subject to PRC enterprise income on our worldwide income at the rate of 25%. Furthermore, we would be required to withhold a 10% tax from dividends we pay to our shareholders that are non-resident enterprises. In addition, non-resident enterprise shareholders (including the common stockholders) may be subject to PRC tax on gains realized on the sale or other disposition of the common stock, if such income is treated as sourced from within the PRC. Furthermore, if we are deemed a PRC resident enterprise, dividends paid to our non-PRC individual shareholders (including the common stock holders) and any gain realized on the transfer of the common stock or ordinary shares by such shareholders may be subject to PRC tax at a rate of 20% (which, in the case of dividends, may be withheld at source by us). These rates may be reduced by an applicable tax treaty, but it is unclear whether non-PRC shareholders of our company would be able to claim the benefits of any tax treaties between their country of tax residence and the PRC in the event that we are treated as a PRC resident enterprise. Any such tax may reduce the returns on your investment in our common stock.
The PRC government may issue further restrictive measures in the future.
We cannot assure you that the PRC’s government will not issue further restrictive measures in the future. The PRC government’s restrictive regulations and measures could increase our operating costs in adapting to these regulations and measures, limit our access to capital resources or even restrict our business operations, which could further adversely affect our business and prospects.
Interpretation of PRC laws and regulations involve uncertainty.
Our business is conducted within China and is governed by PRC’s laws and regulations. The PRC’s legal system is based on written statutes, and prior court decisions can only be used as a reference. Since 1979, the PRC’s government has promulgated laws and regulations in relation to economic matters such as foreign investment, corporate organization and governance, commerce, taxation and trade, with a view to developing a comprehensive system of commercial law, including laws relating to property ownership and development. However, due to the fact that these laws and regulations have not been fully developed, and because of the limited volume of published cases and the non-binding nature of prior court decisions, interpretation of PRC’s laws and regulations involves a degree of uncertainty. Some of these laws may be changed without immediate publication or may be amended with retroactive effect. Depending on the government agency or how an application or case is presented to such agency, we may receive less favorable interpretations of laws and regulations than our competitors, particularly if a competitor has long been established in the locality of, and has developed a relationship with such agency. In addition, any litigation in China may be protracted and result in substantial costs and a diversion of resources and management attention. All of these uncertainties may cause difficulties in the enforcement of our land use rights, entitlements under our permits and other statutory and contractual rights and interests.
Risks Related to Our Common Stock
An active trading market for our common stock may not develop.
There has been no active public market for our common stock, and we cannot assure you that a liquid public market for our common stock will develop. If an active public market for our common stock does not develop, the market price and liquidity of our common stock may be materially and adversely affected. We can provide no assurance that the trading price of our common stock will not decline. As a result, investors in our securities may experience a significant decrease in the value of their common stock.
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Since our By-laws provide that the courts in the State of Nevada are the sole and exclusive forum for substantially all disputes between us and our shareholders, this could limit our shareholders’ ability to obtain a favorable judicial forum for disputes with us or our directors or officers, or employees.
Our Amended and Restated By-laws provide that, unless we consent in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the appropriate state and federal courts in the State of Nevada shall be the sole and exclusive forum for any derivative action or proceeding brought on behalf of the Company, any action asserting a claim of breach of a fiduciary duty owed by any director, officer or other employee of the Company to the Company or the Company’s shareholders, any action asserting a claim arising pursuant to any provision of the Nevada Revised Statutes, or any action asserting a claim governed by the internal affairs doctrine. This exclusive forum provision would not apply to suits brought to enforce any liability or duty created by the Securities Act or the Exchange Act or any other claim for which the federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction. To the extent that any such claims may be based upon federal law claims, Section 27 of the Exchange Act creates exclusive federal jurisdiction over all suits brought to enforce any duty or liability created by the Exchange Act or the rules and regulations thereunder. Section 22 of the Securities Act creates concurrent jurisdiction for federal and state courts over all suits brought to enforce any duty or liability created by the Securities Act or the rules and regulations thereunder. Any person or entity purchasing or otherwise acquiring any interest in our Company shall be deemed to have notice of and consented to these provisions.
These exclusive-forum provisions may limit a shareholder’s ability to bring a claim in a judicial forum of its choosing for disputes with us or our directors, officers or other employees, which may discourage lawsuits against us and our directors, officers and other employees.
Moreover, if a court were to find the choice of forum provision contained in our Amended and Restated By-laws to be inapplicable or unenforceable in an action, we may incur additional costs associated with resolving such action in other jurisdictions, which could harm our business, results of operations, and financial condition. Even if we are successful in defending against these claims, litigation could result in substantial costs and be a distraction to management and other employees.
The trading price of our common stock is likely to be volatile, which could result in substantial losses to investors.
The trading price of our common stock is likely to be volatile and could fluctuate widely due to factors beyond our control. This may happen because of broad market and industry factors, including the performance and fluctuation of the market prices of other companies with business operations located mainly in China that have listed their securities in the United States. In addition to market and industry factors, the price and trading volume for our common stock may be highly volatile for factors specific to our own operations, including the following:
| ● | variations in our revenues, earnings and cash flow; | |
| ● | announcements of new investments, acquisitions, strategic partnerships or joint ventures by us or our competitors; | |
| ● | announcements of new offerings, solutions and expansions by us or our competitors; | |
| ● | detrimental adverse publicity about us, our brand, our services or our industry; | |
| ● | additions or departures of key personnel; and | |
| ● | potential litigation or regulatory investigations. |
Any of these factors may result in large and sudden changes in the volume and price at which our common stock will trade.
In the past, shareholders of public companies have often brought securities class action suits against those companies following periods of instability in the market price of their securities. If we were involved in a class action suit, it could divert a significant amount of our management’s attention and other resources from our business and operations and require us to incur significant expenses to defend the suit, which could harm our results of operations. Any such class action suit, whether or not successful, could harm our reputation and restrict our ability to raise capital in the future. In addition, if a claim is successfully made against us, we may be required to pay significant damages, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
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Short sellers of our stock may be manipulative and may drive down the market price of our common stock.
Short selling is the practice of selling securities that the seller does not own but rather has borrowed or intends to borrow from a third party with the intention of buying identical securities at a later date to return to the lender. A short seller hopes to profit from a decline in the value of the securities between the sale of the borrowed securities and the purchase of the replacement shares, as the short seller expects to pay less in that purchase than it received in the sale. As it is therefore in the short seller’s interest for the price of the stock to decline, some short sellers publish, or arrange for the publication of, opinions or characterizations regarding the relevant issuer, its business prospects and similar matters calculated to or which may create negative market momentum, which may permit them to obtain profits for themselves as a result of selling the stock short. Issuers whose securities have historically had limited trading volumes and/or have been susceptible to relatively high volatility levels can be particularly vulnerable to such short seller attacks.
The publication of any such commentary regarding us by a short seller may bring about a temporary, or possibly long term, decline in the market price of our common stock. No assurances can be made that we will not become a target of such commentary and declines in the market price of our common stock will not occur in the future, in connection with such commentary by short sellers or otherwise
Shares eligible for future sale may adversely affect the market price of our common stock, as the future sale of a substantial amount of outstanding common stock in the public marketplace could reduce the price of our common stock.
The market price of our shares could decline as a result of sales of substantial amounts of our shares in the public market, or the perception that these sales could occur. In addition, these factors could make it more difficult for us to raise funds through future offerings of our common stock.
If we fail to maintain an effective system of internal controls, we may not be able to accurately report our financial results or prevent fraud.
The SEC, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, adopted rules requiring every public company to include a management report on such company’s internal controls over financial reporting in its annual report, which contains management’s assessment of the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting.
Our reporting obligations as a public company place a significant strain on our management and operational and financial resources and systems. Effective internal controls, particularly those related to revenue recognition, are necessary for us to produce reliable financial reports and are important to prevent fraud. As a result, our failure to achieve and maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting may result in the loss of investor confidence in the reliability of our financial statements, which in turn may harm our business and negatively impact the trading price of our stock. Furthermore, we anticipate that we will continue to incur considerable costs and use significant management time and other resources in an effort to comply with Section 404 and other requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Our majority stockholder may have significant influence over the outcome of matters submitted to our stockholders for approval, which may prevent us from engaging in certain transactions.
As of the date of this filing, Mr. Guange Cai, our Chairman, beneficially owns 21.5% of our outstanding common stock through his indirect ownership of our two majority shareholders. As a result, this majority stockholder may exercise significant influence over all matters requiring stockholder approval, including the appointment of our directors and the approval of significant corporate transactions. This ownership and control may also have the effect of delaying or preventing a future change in control, impeding a merger, consolidation, takeover or other business combination that may be in the best interest of the Company. Mr. Cai is the father of Ms. Jiaying Cai, our secretary and a director.
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There is a limited market for our common stock, which may make it difficult for holders of our common stock to sell their stock.
Our common stock currently trades on the OTC Pink Markets under the symbol “WETH” and currently there is minimal trading in our common stock. Accordingly, there can be no assurance as to the liquidity of any markets that may develop for our common stock, the ability of holders of our common stock to sell our common stock, or the prices at which holders may be able to sell our common stock. Further, many brokerage firms will not process transactions involving low price stocks, especially those that come within the definition of a “penny stock.” If we cease to be quoted, holders of our common stock may find it more difficult to dispose of, or to obtain accurate quotations as to the market value of our common stock, and the market value of our common stock would likely decline.
We are subject to the penny stock rules which will make shares of our common stock more difficult to sell.
We are currently subject to the SEC’s “penny stock” rules as our shares of common stock sell below $5.00 per share. Penny stocks generally are equity securities with a price of less than $5.00. The penny stock rules require broker-dealers to deliver a standardized risk disclosure document prepared by the SEC which provides information about penny stocks and the nature and level of risks in the penny stock market. The broker-dealer must also provide the customer with current bid and offer quotations for the penny stock, the compensation of the broker-dealer and its salesperson, and monthly account statements showing the market value of each penny stock held in the customer’s account. The bid and offer quotations, and the broker-dealer and salesperson compensation information must be given to the customer orally or in writing prior to completing the transaction and must be given to the customer in writing before or with the customer’s confirmation.
In addition, the penny stock rules require that prior to a transaction, 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 agreement to the transaction. The penny stock rules are burdensome and may reduce purchases of any offerings and reduce the trading activity for shares of our common stock. As long as our shares of common stock are subject to the penny stock rules, the holders of such shares of common stock may find it more difficult to sell their securities.
If we become directly subject to the scrutiny, criticism and negative publicity involving U.S. listed Chinese companies, we may have to expend significant resources to investigate and resolve the matter which could harm our business, operations and reputations, which could result in a loss of your investment in our common stock.
U.S. public companies that have substantially all of their operations in China, have been the subject of intense scrutiny, criticism and negative publicity by investors, financial commentators and regulatory agencies, such as the SEC. Much of the scrutiny, criticism and negative publicity has centered around financial and accounting irregularities, a lack of effective internal controls over financial accounting, inadequate corporate governance policies or a lack of adherence thereto and, in some cases, allegations of fraud. As a result of the scrutiny, criticism and negative publicity, the publicly traded stock of many U.S. listed Chinese companies has sharply decreased in value and, in some cases, has become virtually worthless. Many of these companies are now subject to shareholder lawsuits and SEC enforcement actions and are conducting internal and external investigations into the allegations. It is not clear what effect this sector-wide scrutiny, criticism and negative publicity will have on our business. If we become the subject of any unfavorable allegations, whether such allegations are proven to be true or untrue, we will have to expend significant resources to investigate such allegations and/or defend the Company. This situation may be a major distraction to our management. If such allegations are not proven to be groundless, our company and business operations will be severely hampered and your investment in our shares could be rendered worthless.
The sale or availability for sale of substantial amounts of our common stock could adversely affect their market price.
Sales of substantial amounts of our common stock in the public market after the filing of this Form S-1, or the perception that these sales could occur, could adversely affect the market price of our common stock and could materially impair our ability to raise capital through equity offerings in the future. Shares held by our existing shareholders may be sold in the public market in the future subject to the restrictions in Rule 144 and Rule 701 under the Securities. As of the date of this prospectus, we have 31,397,083 shares of common stock outstanding. We cannot predict what effect, if any, market sales of securities held by our significant shareholders or any other shareholder or the availability of these securities for future sale will have on the market price of our common stock.
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Because we do not expect to pay dividends in the foreseeable future after the filing of this Form S-1 you must rely on a price appreciation of our common stock for return on your investment.
We currently intend to retain most, if not all, of our available funds and any future earnings to fund the development and growth of our business. As a result, we do not expect to pay any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Therefore, you should not rely on an investment in our common stock as a source for any future dividend income.
Our board of directors has complete discretion as to whether to distribute dividends., Even if our board of directors decides to declare and pay dividends, the timing, amount and form of future dividends, if any, will depend on our future results of operations and cash flow, our capital requirements and surplus, the amount of distributions, if any, received by us from our subsidiaries, our financial condition, contractual restrictions and other factors deemed relevant by our board of directors. Accordingly, the return on your investment in our common stock will likely depend entirely upon any future price appreciation of our common stock. There is no guarantee that our common stock will appreciate in value after the filing of this Form S-1, or even maintain the price at which you purchased the common stock. You may not realize a return on your investment in our common stock and you may even lose your entire investment in our common stock.
If relations between the United States and China worsen, our stock price may decrease and we may have difficulty accessing the U.S. capital markets.
At various times during recent years, the United States and China have had disagreements over political and economic issues. Controversies may arise in the future between these two countries. Any political or trade conflicts between the United States and China could adversely affect the market price of our common stock and our ability to access U.S. capital markets.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This prospectus contains forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based upon our current assumptions, expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effect on our business. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by the following words: “may,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “approximately,” “estimate,” “predict,” “project,” “potential,” “continue,” “ongoing,” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology, although the absence of these words does not necessarily mean that a statement is not forward-looking. This information may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from the future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements.
We cannot predict all of the risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, such information should not be regarded as representations that the results or conditions described in such statements or that our objectives and plans will be achieved and we do not assume any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are found at various places throughout this prospectus and include information concerning possible or assumed future results of our operations, including statements about potential acquisition or merger targets; business strategies; future cash flows; financing plans; plans and objectives of management; any other statements regarding future acquisitions, future cash needs, future operations, business plans and future financial results, and any other statements that are not historical facts.
All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this prospectus. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements or other information contained herein. Shareholders and potential investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Although we believe that our plans, intentions and expectations reflected in or suggested by the forward-looking statements in this report are reasonable, we cannot assure stockholders and potential investors that these plans, intentions or expectations will be achieved.
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These forward-looking statements represent our intentions, plans, expectations, assumptions `and beliefs about future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors. Many of those factors are outside of our control and could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by those forward-looking statements. Considering these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the events described in the forward-looking statements might not occur or might occur to a different extent or at a different time than we have described. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this prospectus. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements concerning other matters addressed in this prospectus and attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to herein.
Except to the extent required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, a change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, or otherwise.
We are not selling any of the Common Stock covered by this prospectus and will receive no net proceeds from the sale or other disposition of the shares covered hereby by the Selling Shareholders. All of the net proceeds from the sale or other disposition of Common Stock covered by this prospectus will go to the Selling Shareholders. We will bear all costs associated with registering the shares of Common Stock offered by this prospectus, but all selling and other expenses incurred by the Selling Shareholders will be borne by them.
Market Price for our Common Stock
There is a limited public market for our common shares. Our common shares are quoted on the OTC Pink under the symbol “WETH”. Trading in stocks quoted on the OTC Pink is often thin and is characterized by wide fluctuations in trading prices due to many factors that may be unrelated to a company’s operations or business prospects. We cannot assure you that there will be a market in the future for our common stock.
OTC Pink securities are not listed or traded on the floor of an organized national or regional stock exchange. Instead, OTC Pink securities transactions are conducted through a telephone and computer network connecting dealers in stocks. OTC Pink issuers are traditionally smaller companies that do not meet the financial and other listing requirements of a regional or national stock exchange.
Over-the-counter market quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down or commission and may not necessarily represent actual transactions.
The following table sets forth, for the fiscal quarters indicated, the high and low sale prices per share of our common stock. Such quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down or commission, and may not represent actual transactions.
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| Quarter Ended | High | Low | High | Low | High | Low | ||||||||||||||||||
| March 31 | $ | 0.0071 | $ | 0.0042 | $ | 0.01 | $ | 0.0007 | $ | 0.0024 | $ | 0.0007 | ||||||||||||
| June 30 | $ | 0.04 | $ | 0.0038 | $ | 0.0105 | $ | 0.0046 | $ | 0.0015 | $ | 0.0015 | ||||||||||||
| September 30 | $ | 0.03 | $ | 0.0091 | $ | 0.0105 | $ | 0.0066 | $ | 0.002 | $ | 0.0006 | ||||||||||||
| December 31 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 0.008 | $ | 0.0066 | $ | 0.0021 | $ | 0.0006 | ||||||||||||
The information provided above was obtained from OTC Markets.
The last reported sales price of our common stock on the OTC Pink on December 28, 2020, was $3.30.
As of December 28, 2020, we had 31,397,083 shares of our Common Stock, par value $0.001, issued and outstanding.
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Holders
As of December 28, 2020, there were 159 holders of record of our Common Stock. The number of record holders does not include an indeterminate number of stockholders whose shares are held by brokers in street name.
Dividend Policy
We have never declared or paid any cash dividends on our common stock. We intend to retain future earnings, if any, to finance the expansion of our business. As a result, the Company does not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future.
Corporate History and Structure
Initially incorporated in August 1992 in Nevada, Gulf West Investment Properties, Inc. was dormant and had no operations for the several years. On February 26, 2019, the Eighth Judicial District Court in and for Clark County, Nevada, Case No. A-19-787151-B, appointed Custodian Ventures LLC, an affiliate of David Lazar, as custodian of the Company (the “Custodian”). Mr. Lazar was appointed as the sole officer and director of the Company. On March 11, 2019, 1,714,286 shares of common stock of the Company were issued to the Custodian in consideration for the payment of cash and the issuance of a promissory note by the Custodian to the Company. Effective as of June 11, 2019, the court discharged the Custodian’s duties.
On June 18, 2020, we consummated the transactions contemplated by a Stock Purchase Agreement among the Company, the Custodian, Qixun Samoa and Qihong Samoa (Qixun Samoa and Qixun Samoa are referred to as the “Buyers”). Pursuant to the Stock Purchase Agreement, the Buyers acquired all of the 1,714,286 shares of the Company owned by the Custodian, representing 50.47% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company. The Custodian and the Company agreed to indemnify the Buyers from any liabilities of the Company occurring prior to June 18, 2020, and the promissory note issued by the Custodian to the Company was canceled. Immediately following the closing, David Lazar resigned as the sole officer and director of the Company and Jiaying Cai was appointed as president, secretary and treasurer of the Company and as the sole director.
Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement - Acquisition of BVI Wetouch
On October 9, 2020, we entered into a share exchange agreement (the “Share Exchange Agreement”) with BVI Wetouch and all the shareholders of BVI Wetouch (each, a “BVI Shareholder” and collectively the “BVI Shareholders”), to acquire all the issued and outstanding capital stock of BVI Wetouch in exchange for the issuance to the BVI Shareholders an aggregate of 28,000,000 shares of our common stock (the “Reverse Merger”). In the Reverse Merger, each ordinary share of BVI Wetouch was exchanged for 560 shares of common stock of Wetouch. Immediately after the closing of the Reverse Merger on October 9, 2020, we had a total of 31,396,394 issued and outstanding shares of common stock. As a result of the Reverse Merger, BVI Wetouch is now our wholly-owned subsidiary.
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On October 12, 2020, Guangde Cai was appointed as an additional director and Chairman of the Company. On October 12, 2020, Mr. Zongyi Lian was appointed as president and chief executive officer of the Company, and Mr. Yuhua Huang was appointed as chief financial officer of the Company.
Corporate History of Wetouch
BVI Wetouch, a BVI company was established on August 14, 2020 to acquire all the shares of Hong Kong Wetouch. On September 11, 2020, BVI Wetouch acquired all the outstanding shares of Hong Kong Wetouch from the shareholders of Hong Kong Wetouch in consideration of the payment of HK$10,000 pursuant to instruments of transfer in accordance with Hong Kong law. As a result of the acquisition, Hong Kong Wetouch became a wholly-owned subsidiary of BVI Wetouch. The shareholders of HK Wetouch became the shareholders of BVI Wetouch in said transaction, and therefore the shareholders who controlled HK Wetouch became the controlling shareholders of BVI Wetouch. See “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management”.
Hong Kong Wetouch was incorporated on May 5, 2016 under the laws of Hong Kong. On July 19, 2016, Hong Kong Wetouch acquired all the shares of Sichuan Wetouch, a PRC company established May 6, 2011. As a result of the acquisition, Sichuan Wetouch became a wholly owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Wetouch.
As BVI Wetouch owns all the outstanding shares of Hong Kong Wetouch, which, in turn, owns all the outstanding shares of Sichuan Wetouch, the Company owns indirectly all the business of Sichuan Wetouch. As a result of the Reverse Merger in which the Company acquired all the outstanding shares of BVI Wetouch, Hong Kong Wetouch and Sichuan Wetouch become our indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries.
The Reverse Merger was accounted for as a recapitalization effected by a share exchange, wherein BVI Wetouch is considered the acquirer for accounting and financial reporting purposes. The assets and liabilities of BVI Wetouch have been brought forward at their book value and no goodwill has been recognized.
BVI Wetouch and its shareholders are not U.S. Persons (as that term is defined in Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”)) and they acquired our shares in the Reverse Merger outside of the United States. In issuing the 28,000,000 shares of our common stock to the shareholders of BVI Wetouch, we claim an exemption from the registration requirements of the Act pursuant to Regulation S promulgated thereunder since, among other things, the offer or sale was made in an offshore transaction and no directed selling efforts were made in the United States by the issuer, a distributor, any of their respective affiliates, or any person acting on behalf of any of the foregoing. In addition, each recipient of the shares certified that she/he/it is not a U.S. person and is not acquiring the securities for the account or benefit of any U.S. person and agreed to resell such securities only in accordance with the provisions of Regulation S, pursuant to registration under the Act, or pursuant to an available exemption from registration; and agreed not to engage in hedging transactions with regard to such securities unless in compliance with the Act.
Name Change/Reverse Stock Split
Effective September 30, 2020, we changed our name from Gulf West Investment Properties, Inc. to Wetouch Technology Inc. by filing an Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation with the Nevada Secretary of State to give effect to a name change. The Amended and Restated Articles also effectuated a reverse split of our authorized, issued and outstanding shares of common stock on a 70 for 1 new basis whereby each 70 shares of outstanding common stock was exchanged for one (1) share of new common stock (the “Reverse Split” and, for avoidance of doubt, all share amounts set forth herein shall be post Reverse Split unless otherwise specified) and, consequently, our authorized common stock increased to 300,000,000 shares of common stock and 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, and our then issued and outstanding common shares decreased from 237,742,066 to 3,396,394 shares, all with a par value of $0.001.
As a result of the name change of the company, we changed our trading symbol from “GLFW” to “WETH”.
Unless specifically stated in this Form S-1, all share and per share numbers relating to our common stock prior to the effectiveness of the Reverse Split have been adjusted to give effect to the Reverse Split.
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The following diagram illustrates our corporate structure:
Business Overview
Through our indirect wholly-owned subsidiary Sichuan Wetouch, we are engaged in the manufacturing, sales and servicing of medium to large sized projected capacitive touchscreens. We specialize in large-format touchscreens, which are developed and designed for a wide variety of markets and industries, including financial, automotive, industrial human-machine interface designed for industrial applications (“HMI”), point of sale (“POS”), gaming, lottery, medical, human-machine interface, and other specialized industries. Our product portfolio comprises medium to large sized projected capacitive touchscreens ranging from 7.0 inch to 42 inch screens. In terms of the structures of touch panels, we offer (i) Glass-Glass (“GG”), primarily used in GPS/car entertainment panels in mid-size and luxury cars, industrial HMI, financial and banking terminals, point of sale and lottery machines; (ii) Glass-Film-Film (“GFF”), mostly used in high-end GPS and entertainment panels, industrial HMI, financial and banking terminals, lottery and gaming industry; (iii) Plastic-Glass (“PG”), typically adopted by touchscreens in GPS/entertainment panels motor vehicle GPS, smart home, robots and charging stations; and (iv) Glass-Film (“GF”), mostly used in industrial HMI.
Maintaining the industry standards for product quality and sustainability is one of our core values. Touchscreens produced by the Company not only have long life span and are low maintenance, but also have strong anti-interference, anti-corrosion, multi-touch capability and high light-transmittance ratio and stability. We sell our products both domestically in China and internationally, covering major areas in China, including but not limited to the eastern, southern, northern and southwest regions of China, South Korea, Taiwan. We have shipped products to several European countries such as Spain and Germany and have established a strong and diversified client base.
As a high technology company, we have received certifications from domestic and international institutions, such as ISO9001 Quality Management Systems (QMS) Certification of Registration, ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) Certification of Registration, and RoHS SGS Certification (Restriction of Hazardous Substance Testing Certification).
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Background
Since inception in 2011, Sichuan Wetouch has positioned itself in the professional touchscreen industry. Touchscreen is an input and output device and layered on top of an electronic visual display of an information processing system, allowing individuals to access information and interact with the device simply by touching the device’s screen with a finger or a specialized tool. Accordingly, the ease of use offered by touchscreen-based systems makes the systems well suited both for applications for the general public and for specialized applications for institutional users and trained computer users.
Although touchscreen has become mainstream only over the last decade, the concept of a touch-sensitive computer display was developed as early as 1965. Since the introduction of Apple’s iPhone in 2007, touchscreen technology has made rapid inroads into various electronics markets, with a number of other significant companies also incorporating this technology into their products (as opposed to using a mouse, keyboard, keypad or trackball). Viewed today as the most important tool to facilitate interaction between the individual and machine, touchscreen technology is now an integral part of a wide range of computing products.
Sichuan Wetouch obtained approximately $2.0 million from the provincial government in China and commenced production of capacitive touchscreens in September 2013. A capacitive touchscreen is a control display that uses the conductive touch of a human finger or a specialized device for input and output.
We generate revenue through sales of our various touchscreen products. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2019, we recognized approximately $40 million in revenues and approximately $20.7 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020. As our products are medium and large size projected capacitive touchscreens, we believe that we will benefit from our position in the overall touchscreen market.
Products
We offer medium to large sized projected capacitive touchscreens, which can be categorized as set forth below:
| Product Type | Description | Application | ||
Product type G+G
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This is a double glass layer product, with a Solid clear adhesive (SCA) between a layer of conductive glass and a layer of tempered glass. This type of touch screen has the advantage of being able to be easily manufactured, with relatively low cost. However, products of this type in large sizes will require a greater degree of signal penetration and long distance transmission technology which will be more technically challenging to achieve. | Medium and high end GPS/car entertainment, finance, POS and lottery machines. | ||
Product type G+F+F
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This product uses a double layer of conductive films, with an optically clear adhesive (OCA) between a layer of a tempered glass. The product’s functionality comes from the interaction between the multiple layers of conductive film and glass, which does not require extensive coating, lithography and etching. This type of product is anti- explosive and has relatively low manufacturing cost. However, products of this type in large sizes will require greater degree of signal penetration and long distance transmission technology which will be more technically challenging to achieve. | Financial, gaming and lottery, and medical industries |
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Product type P+G
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This product uses a layer of conductive glass, with an optically clear adhesive (OCA) between a layer of surface intensify PMMA (Poly Methyl methacrylate acid). The product’s functionality relies on the interaction between the layers of conductive glass. Like the G+F+F type, this product does not require extensive coating, lithography and etching and has relatively low manufacturing cost. | Motor vehicle GPS, smart home, robots and charging stations | ||
Product type G+F
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This product uses a layer of conductive film, with an optically clear adhesive (OCa) between a layer of tempered glass. The product’s functionality relies on the interaction between the layers of conductive glass. Like the G+F+F type, this product does not require extensive coating, lithography and etching and has relatively low manufacturing cost. | Industrial HMI |
As of September 30, 2020, product types G+F+F and G+G constitute our main stream products, accounting for approximately an average of 41.6% and 52.6%, respectively, of our total revenues, with product types P+G and G+F accounting for an average of 3.6% and 2.2%, respectively. As of December 31, 2019, product types G+F+F and G+G constitute our main stream products, accounting for approximately an average of 42.93% and 47.96%, respectively, of our total revenues, with product types P+G and G+F accounting for an average of 6.27% and 2.84%, respectively.
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Applications of the Company’s Products
Our products are used and applied in the production of a variety of products in a wide range of industries. Our products’ areas of common application are set out below.
Point of Sale (“POS”) Machines
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POS machines, or point of sale machines, are used in a variety of retailers, including in department stores, supermarkets, convenience stores, boutiques, restaurants, hotels, banks, logistics, telecommunication and other service industries. Due to the frequent use of touchscreens on POS machines, Wetouch has adopted the use of high-end materials which give its products’ a competitive advantage through their anti-scratch, high temperature resistance and long use life qualities. |
Car Navigators and Entertainment Systems
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Touchscreen products for car navigation and entertainment systems take advantage of the popularity of touchscreen consoles in motor vehicles. Wetouch touchscreens are particularly suitable for motor vehicles GPS and entertainment systems, due to their resistance to temperature variation. These touchscreens may be used in both inbuilt and external car systems. |
ATM Machines and Other Financial Machines
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ATMs and other similar machines use touchscreens or have a touchscreen function. The touchscreens need to have high-endurance capacities as they are used by the general public and are often located outdoors, such that these screens must withstand weathering. Wetouch’s products are particularly suited to use in these machines as they are highly durable. |
Industrial Equipment
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Touchscreens in the industrial sector have broad application, and play an important role in industrial HMI. Industrial HMI systems and equipment often require touchscreen functions. These touchscreens must be resistant to interference, stable and have good touch sensitivity. Wetouch’s products fully meet these requirements, being temperature variation resistant, dustproof and waterproof. |
Gaming Machines
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The new generation of gambling machines are commonly adopting a touchscreen function. Gaming machines with a touchscreen function provide an enhanced experience for uses via multi-touch sensory touch systems. Wetouch’s products are therefore popular amongst gambling machine manufacturers. |
Lottery Machines
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The self-service lottery ticket vending machine is provided with an operator-oriented touch display device, an input device, a modem, a cash register, printer and security authentication function. The touchscreen display facilitates easy and user-friendly operation of the lottery machine. |
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Ticket Machines and Kiosks
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Self-service ticket machines and kiosks contain touchscreen interfaces which are durable and have a long use life. These self-service machines are used in daily lives, and as such there is a continuous demand for high quality and effective touchscreens. Wetouch’s products are widely used in these ticketing machines and kiosks. |
As of September 30, 2020, we had approximately $6.5 million in revenues generated from the sales of automotive touchscreens, accounting for 31.5% of our total revenues, with industrial HMI touchscreens accounting for 32.3%, gaming touchscreens accounting for 14.5%, POS touchscreens for 11.8%, multi-functional printer touchscreens for 9.8% and other touchscreen products accounting for 0.1% of our total revenues. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2019, we had approximately $8.0 million in revenues generated from the sales of automotive touchscreens, accounting for 44.7% of our total revenues, with industrial HMI touchscreens accounting for 21.3%, gaming touchscreens accounting for 17.8%, POS touchscreens accounting for 8.5%, multi-functional printer touchscreens accounting for 7.5% and other touchscreen products (applied in financial terminals, ticket vending machines, and self-service kiosks, etc.) accounting for 0.1% of our total revenues.
Our Suppliers
We have no supply agreements with our suppliers. We can utilize any supplier we determine and there are no minimum purchase requirements when we place orders with our suppliers.
We place purchase orders with suppliers of raw materials for the production of our products. In the past two and half years, we have entered into over twelve thousand purchase orders. The general terms of the purchase order include:
| ● | The product name, specification, quantity, price, order amount and delivery date are specified in each order. | |
| ● | Delivery method, packaging, inspection, breach terms and dispute resolution are determined in accordance with each order. | |
| ● | Payment terms are specified in each order. | |
| ● | The products supplied must adhere to the nationally prescribed quality standards or industry standards. Each product order must be accompanied by the supplier’s product quality certification. | |
| ● | The supplier will unconditionally accept returns and refund in full the purchase price for the products or make replacements if the products supplied do not meet industry or nationally prescribed quality standards, are damaged or significantly different than the same product. |
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As of September 30, 2020, we have a total number of 172 suppliers. We do not consider any of our suppliers to be material to our business and we can utilize any supplier we determine at our sole discretion. Although we can utilize any supplier we determine, we believe that we established healthy and stable relationships with our significant suppliers. These suppliers, in the aggregate, accounted for over 30% of our raw material purchases both for the year ended December 31, 2019 and for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2019 and nine months ended September 30, 2020, three suppliers Sichuan Jiahai Trading Co., Ltd, Xiamen Baijun Photoelectric Technology Co., Ltd, and Zhuhai Super-Win Electronics Technology Co., Ltd, in the aggregate accounted for approximately 34.9%, and 36.7%, respectively, of our total raw material purchases. We have no supply agreements with any of them and all of our raw material procurement with them are processed through our own purchase orders. There are no minimum purchase requirements with any of our suppliers, including these three significant ones.
These purchase order forms with our significant suppliers contain the following material terms:
| ● | The product name, specification, quantity, price, order amount and delivery date are specified in each order. | |
| ● | Delivery method, location and transportation fee arrangements, packaging, payment terms, breach terms and dispute resolution are specified in each order. | |
| ● | Suppliers are responsible for shipment fees and all risks of products in transit. | |
| ● | Inspection standards are specified in each order. The products supplied must adhere to the nationally prescribed quality standards or industry standards, or sample specifications confirmed by the parties. The Company is entitled to request replacement or order cancellation if the supplied raw materials fail to pass the inspection. | |
| ● | Except for force majeure, any party in breach of the order terms is obligated to pay 20% of the contract amount as liquidated damages. |
Marketing and Sales
The Company has adopted a made-to-order production model as follows:
This process is subject to continuous review and monitoring by the management team in consultation with engineers, electricians and other technical experts to ensure that finished products are of the highest quality and meet customer requirements and ISO9001 Quality Management Systems (QMS) standard.
In order to the maintain product safety and a high standard of product quality, the Company implements a strict set of quality control policies and inspection protocols. These policies and protocols are enforced by the Company’s senior management and officers along every step of the production to post-production process. Their management guidelines along with key company quality policies are set out below:
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The Company has strict production standards in place that governs what constitutes acceptable quality for its products. This ensures that the Company’s products fulfill product certification standards. The production team adheres to the following criteria when making its product standard assessment:
| Item | Industry Standards | Wetouch’s Standards | ||
| Reaction time | Less than or equal to 5 milliseconds | Less than or equal to 5 milliseconds | ||
| Surface hardness | 6H | 7H~9H | ||
| Operational temperature | 0~70 degrees Celsius | -30~80 degrees Celsius | ||
| EsD requirement | 6~12KV | 8~15KV | ||
| Transparency | 86% | 88% | ||
| Touch conditions | Normal touch and ordinary conditions | Waterproof and anti-saline solution and anti-corrosion and Anti interference |
The products are inspected before they are delivered and sold to our customers. All products must pass the following inspections:
| ● | Cosmetic inspection: conducted under optimum temperatures (20-22 degrees Celsius) and white fluorescent lighting. The product is observed by the naked eye to spot for any defects, scratches and cracks, panel discoloration, opacity, foreign fibers and spots. The Company has in place quantitative standards with respect to each of these areas to determine the level of cosmetic acceptability. | |
| ● | Function tests: all products undergo functionality testing. Touchscreen products are connected electronically via standard cabling systems to computers, to measure and test for effective functionality and to screen for any abnormalities. | |
| ● | Stress testing: all products undergo product stress testing by being subject to humidity, temperature and corrosion stress testing. The products are tested for their functionality in high and low humidity environments as well as in extreme temperatures. The products are inspected to determine whether damage or physical change is caused by exposure to high and low temperatures. | |
| ● | Third party organizations are engaged to conduct independent testing for hazardous substances. The products are also tested for their corrosive resistance to saline solutions. |
The Company’s products are produced to order and are marketed directly by its own sales personnel. The Company does not rely on distributors to sell its products.
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Customers
In 2019, we had a total number of 35 customers. Our top five customers, namely (1) MultimediaLink Inc., (2) E-Lead Electronic Co. Ltd., (3) Shenzhen Soling Industrial Co., Ltd., (4) Siemens Industrial Automation Products (Chengdu) Co., Ltd. and (5) Suzhou Weinview Co., Ltd., each of which accounted for more than 10% of our revenues. For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020, we have a total number of 31 customers, and our top five customers were (1) Siemens Industrial Automation Products (Chengdu) Co., Ltd., (2) E-Lead Electronic Co. Ltd., (3) MultimediaLink Inc., (4) Suzhou Weinview Co., Ltd. and (5) Shanghai Sigang Electronics Co., Ltd., each of which accounted for more than 10% of our revenues. For the three-month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, five customers accounted for 18.5%, 16.3%, 15.0%, 12.5% and 12.5%, and five customers accounted for 17.9%, 15.6%, 15.4%, 12.6% and 11.2%, respectively, of the Company’s revenues. For the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, five customers accounted for 18.0%, 17.3%, 14.5%, 13.5% and 11.4%, and five customers accounted for 17.4%, 16.7%, 16.0%, 11.5% and 11.1%, respectively, of the Company’s revenues. Each of our agreements with these customers are subject to the similar terms of the framework agreements described below.
The material terms of the sales framework agreements with our top five customers provide:
| ● | The term of each sales framework agreement is five (5) years, which may be renewed by a separate agreement upon expiration. | |
| ● | Annual minimum purchase amount for period from January 1 to December 31 each year. | |
| ● | Due to the annual increase of labor costs and other factors that may affect the Company’s business, the unit price of the same product will be increased by 5% annually. | |
| ● | Customer payment period is within 3 months upon delivery of the products and shall make full payments of previous purchase order first before our delivery of products included in their next purchase order. We are entitled to suspend delivery of products and receive a late fee of 0.3% per day for each and every day delays of payment by customer after their receipt of payment notice. If customer refuses to make payments after thirty (30) days of receipt of payment notice, we have the right to bring a lawsuit against customer in the competent court. | |
| ● | Customer’s obligation to provide technique requirements for the purchased products and except for quality issues, no returns of the products in line with customers designated techniques are allowed. | |
| ● | We are required to provide products to customers pursuant to the delivery date, quantity and technique, requirements included in the purchase orders and shall negotiate with customers if we are unable to so provide. Failure to make prior negotiation thus causing losses to customers, we are responsible for a late charge of 0.3% per day for each and every day delay of delivery. | |
| ● | We provide a three (3) year warranty from delivery date which includes after-sales services and technical support as well as free replacement of the product due to quality issues. | |
| ● | Any violation of the terms of the agreements may result in the termination of the agreements and the breaching party shall be responsible for all economic losses. |
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Minimum Purchase Requirements
Although the material terms of our sales framework agreements with our major customers are identical, the minimum purchase amount differ depending on the particular customer. If the customer fails to purchase the minimum purchase amount in the applicable agreement, the price charged for our products will increase by at least 10% when the agreements are renewed after the term. For MultimediaLink Inc. and E-Lead Electronic Co. Ltd., the minimum purchase amounts are as follows: $6 million for 2019, $7.5 million for 2020, $8.5 million for 2021, $9.5 million for 2022, and $10.5 million for 2023. For Shenzhen Soling Industrial Co., the minimum purchase amounts are approximately $7.8 million for 2019, $9.2 million for 2020, $10.7 million for 2021, $11.4 million for 2022, and $12.1 million for 2023. For Suzhou Weinview Co., Ltd., the minimum purchase amounts are approximately $5.0 million for 2019, $6.4 million for 2020, $7.8 million for 2021, $9.0 million for 2022, and $10.0 million for 2023. For Siemens Industrial Automation Products (Chengdu) Co., Ltd. the minimum purchase amounts are approximately $5.7 million for 2019, $7.1 million for 2020, $8.3 million for 2021, $9.2 million for 2022, and $10.2 million for 2023. For Shanghai Sigang Electronics Co., Ltd., the minimum purchase amounts are approximately $5.7 million for 2019, $7.1 million for 2020, $8.3 million for 2021, $9.2 million for 2022, and $10.0 million for 2023.
We have supplemental agreements to our sales framework agreements with only five customers, namely (1) MultimediaLink Inc., (2) Shenzhen Soling Industrial Co., Ltd., (3) E-Lead Electronic Co. Ltd., (4) Suzhou Weinview Co., Ltd. and (5) Omron (Guangzhou) Automotive Electronics Co., Ltd. Pursuant to these supplemental agreements, the above five customers were entitled to receive 5% concessions from the total purchases they made to us during the year ended December 31, 2019. As a result of these concessions, the above customers received concessions totaling an aggregate of approximately $0.75 million.
As of September 30, 2020, other than as provided above, we did not provide any concession to any other customers.
For the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2019, we did not provide any extended payment terms to any of our customers. Our customers are required to make full payment within three to five months from delivery date, although our typical payment term is 180 days from delivery. As a result of the COVID-19 outbreak in January 2020, collection activities from some of our customers affected by the pandemic resulted in longer payment terms. We impliedly granted extended payment terms until December 31, 2020 to some of our customers. We believe that we will be able to collect the overdue accounts receivable by the end of this year based on individual account analysis and historical collection, as well as the expected recovery of operations and business activities in our industry and the economy in China in months ahead.
We source our customers through multiple channels: (i) from our own research through Search Engine Optimization (“SEO”) and outreach, (ii) through referrals from our present customers, (iii) through our Websites; and (iv) through industry exhibitions/expos.
Our main target markets are economically developed countries and regions, including eastern, southern, northern and southwest regions of China, South Korea, Spain and Germany. We believe that we have established a strong client base, including global well-known institutional customers. Overseas sales were $13.5 million in 2019 as compared to $9.1 million in 2018.
We target these overseas customers mainly via our online marketing efforts. In order to market our products, occupy more market share and secure more quality customer, we frequently participate in, and promote our products at, specific touchscreen technology exhibitions held internationally.
We have sales framework agreements with our major customers and direct purchase orders with our other customers. In the past two and half years, we have entered into approximately 569 orders under both sales framework agreements and through direct purchase orders.
The key terms of the framework agreements provide:
| ● | The designated product and scope of services, including but not limited to the latest product brochure, product testing, installation and other support services. |
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| ● | Price base and price annual increase, and annual minimum purchase amount. | |
| ● | Delivery and quantity subject to purchase order. | |
| ● | Delivery method and payment terms. | |
| ● | The term of the sales framework agreement, usually five (5) years. | |
| ● | After-sale services, technique support and quality guaranty of three (3) years from delivery date. | |
| ● | Liability of the parties, including customer’s liability of providing product technique requirements to us, if any. | |
| ● | Breach of contract terms, including a late charge of 0.3% per day on our part for each and every date delay of delivery, our entitlement to suspend delivery of products and a late fee of 0.3% per day for each and every day delays of payment by customer after their receipt of payment notice. |
Pursuant to these agreements, we are obligated to pay a late charge of 0.3% per day for each and every date we delay delivery of our products without advance negotiations and thus cause losses to our customers; and provide after-sale services to our customers and compensate their losses if we fail to provide such services. Any violation of the terms of these agreements could result in the termination of the agreements and we may be responsible for all economic losses.
The key terms of the purchase order provide:
| ● | The product name, specification, quantity, price, order amount and delivery date are specified in each order. | |
| ● | Delivery method and packaging requirements are specified in each order | |
| ● | Payment terms are specified in each order. | |
| ● | Breach of order terms by customers in some orders. | |
| ● | Guaranty terms in some orders. |
Pursuant to the purchaser orders, either through frame agreements or direct orders, we are obligated to provide 1) products per the specific requirements of the orders, and 2) unconditional defect guaranty for our products. Any violation of the order terms may result in termination of the orders or replacement of our products.
As of the date of the disclosure, we never violated any framework agreements or purchase orders and therefore never incurred any economic losses as a result of our agreements; no penalty has ever been incurred by us due to our delay of delivering products and we always comply with all terms set forth in the frame agreements and purchase orders.
For the three months ended September 30, 2020, the revenues generated from our domestic customers amounted to approximately $8.4 million, constituting approximately 70.6% of our total revenues, with overseas customers accounting for approximately $3.5 million, constituting approximately 29.4% of our total revenues, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the revenues generated from our domestic customers amounted to approximately $13.9 million, constituting approximately 67.4% of our total revenues, with overseas customers accounting for approximately $6.7 million, constituting approximately 32.6% of our total revenues, respectively. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2019, the revenues generated from our domestic customers amounted to approximately $26.5 million, constituting approximately 66.2% of our total revenues. Revenues generated from our overseas customers amounted to approximately $13.5 million, constituting approximately 33.8% of our total revenues.
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Seasonality of Business
There is no significant seasonality in our business.
Inventory
Inventory consists of orders for finished products which have a scheduled shipment date within twelve months of the order, raw materials and work-in-process products. Because a large percentage of the Company’s orders require products to be shipped in the same quarter in which the order was received, and because orders in the inventory may be canceled and delivery schedules may be changed, the Company’s inventory at any particular date is not necessarily indicative of actual sales for any succeeding period.
Research and Development
The Company is committed to its own research and development projects as well as partnership initiatives in order to continuously and systematically upgrade its touchscreen technology. The Company currently employs 10 people in its R&D department.
Intellectual Property
Our business is dependent on a combination of trademarks, patents, domain names, trade names, trade secrets and other proprietary rights in order to protect our intellectual property rights. As of the date of this disclosure, we have one registered trademark in mainland China and one registered trademark in Australia, and ten registered patents in the PRC.
Trademarks
Set forth below is a detailed description of our trademarks:
| Country | Trademark | Application Date | Registration Number | Registration Date | Classes | Status | ||||||
| China | WeTouch | 09/28/2011 | 10019079 | 01/28/2013 | 9 | Registered | ||||||
| Australia | WeTouch | 1796442 | 9, 42 | Registered |
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Patents
Set forth below is a detailed description of our registered patents:
| Patent Certificate No. | Patent No. | Patent Name | Patent Application Date | Patent Type | Patent Term | Status | ||||||
| 2223457 | ZL201120357438.7 | Low cost capacitive touchscreen | 09/22/2011 | Utility Model | 10 years from Patent Application Date | Registered | ||||||
| 2235518 | ZL201120357365.1 | Capacitive touchscreen uneasily affected by external interference | 09/22/2011 | Utility Model | 10 years from Patent Application Date | Registered | ||||||
| 3700175 | ZL201420086995.3 | Dispenser tube support structure | 02/28/2014 | Utility Model | 10 years from Patent Application Date | Registered | ||||||
| 3701522 | ZL201420084742.2 | Antistatic capacitive touchscreen | 02/27/2014 | Utility Model | 10 years from Patent Application Date | Registered | ||||||
| 3703829 | ZL201420084735.2 | Anti-electromagnetic interference capacitive touchscreen | 02/27/2014 | Utility Model | 10 years from Patent Application Date | Registered | ||||||
| 3704079 | ZL201420084741.8 | High sensitive and projected capacitive touchscreen | 02/27/2014 | Utility Model | 10 years from Patent Application Date | Registered | ||||||
| 3704825 | ZL201420087006.2 | Compression panels of screen laminating machines | 02/28/2014 | Utility Model | 10 years from Patent Application Date | Registered | ||||||
| 6146599 | ZL201620733872.3 | Cooling capacitive touchscreen | July 13, 2016 | Utility Model | 10 years from Patent Application Date | Registered | ||||||
| 6204352 | ZL201620734173.0 | OGS Touchscreen | July 13, 2016 | Utility Model | 10 years from Patent Application Date | Registered | ||||||
| 6387677 | ZL201620733760.8 | Size-adjustable universal type capacitive touchscreen | July 13, 2016 | Utility Model | 10 years from Patent Application Date | Registered |
Patents registered in China cannot be enforced in other jurisdictions to which the Company supplies its products. We currently have registered patents only in China. We plan to submit patent registration applications in our target market jurisdictions including United States, Europe, Australia, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, India and Russia. The estimated costs for these patent registrations would be approximately $160,000. We estimate that it may take two to three years to obtain the patent registrations in above countries.
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Environmental Issues
Our business in China is subject to various pollution control regulations in China with respect to noise, water and air pollution and the disposal of waste. Specifically, the major environmental regulations applicable to us include the PRC Environmental Protection Law, the PRC Law on the Prevention and Control of Water Pollution, the PRC Law on the Prevention and Control of Air Pollution, the PRC Law on the Prevention and Control of Solid Waste Pollution, and the PRC Law on the Prevention and Control of Noise Pollution.
We originally received Pollutant Discharge Permit from Renshou County environmental protection agency which expired on May 15, 2019. Pursuant to a Statement on Change of Pollutant Discharge Permit to Stationary Pollution Source Registration Form dated September 1, 2020, the environmental protection system in Renshou County, Sichuan, was changed from permission to registration due to local administrative division change. Therefore, upon submission of all required documentation, we are registered under the new system by issuance of Stationary Pollution Source Registration Form.
The Company is not aware of any investigations, prosecutions, disputes, claims or other proceedings in respect of environmental protection, nor has the Company been punished or can foresee any punishment to be made by any environmental administration authorities of the PRC.
Competitive Strength
We are dedicated to the production of high quality products that are tailored to the customers’ requirements and commercial needs. Our competitive strengths include:
| ● | Our economy of scale lowers our cost and appeals to big clients with large quantity purchase orders; | |
| ● | Our centralized manufacturing facility enables us to product all different products within the same location with consistent batch consistency and quality assurance; | |
| ● | Our proprietary technology allows us to produce touchscreens with high light-transmittance ratio and stability, low maintenance with minimal or no need of recalibration after production, long life span, anti-interference, anti-corrosion and multi-touch capability, supporting up to 20 points of contact with the screen and 20 gestures, and in different structures and sizes for a wide range of different applications. |
Our Growth Strategies
We will continue to adhere to our business principles of providing high quality and safe products to our consumers and promoting social responsibility. We believe that our pursuit of these goals will lead to sustainable growth driven by our capacity expansion based on market demand, solidify our position in the industry, and create long-term value for our shareholders, employees and other stakeholders.
| ● | Improve existing technology. We intend to improve our existing technology and occupy more market share. Our products are categorized into the following three main structures: GG (Glass + Glass), GFF (Glass + Film + Film), and PG (Plastic Glass). GG is mainly used in automobile and banking & finance industry. We plan to make technological improvements on GG structure and mainly focus on improving its production capability and delivering quality products for brand customers. GFF is mostly applied in industrial HMI, lottery and gaming industry. We plan to continue to concentrate on high-end industrial HMI products. PG is primarily employed in smart home, robots and charging stations industry. We plan to upgrade the production line of PG to improve its production capability and make it more adaptable to changes in product size. We have developed the industry 4.0 intelligent system, which are still under testing as of the date of this disclosure. Upon successfully passing the testing and registering the patent, we plan to apply it to all kinds of manufacture industries. As of the date of this disclosure. we have sufficient funds to effectuate those plans. |
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| ● | Solidify our industry position by gaining additional market share. Our goal is to strengthen our market position and accelerate our expansion by expanding our scale and gaining additional market share. We plan to increase investment in our business and expand our production capacity through horizontal or vertical acquisitions, strategic partnership and joint venture. We plan to invest additional capital in technology research and development and acquiring new equipment to increase production capacity. In addition, we plan to participate in more expos or exhibitions domestically and internationally. With more exposure and promotion, our product and brand will be better recognized. Currently we have no agreements or letters of intent for any acquisitions, partnerships or ventures. | |
| ● | Uphold our commitment to product quality. We intend to uphold our commitment to product quality to ensure consistently high standards throughout our operations. We intend to achieve greater traceability of our products and maintain the highest quality standards in all of our business units. To this end, we plan to continue to maintain our quality monitoring systems across the entire operation by strictly selecting suppliers and meeting client’s technology requirements, closely monitoring quality, keeping records of everyday operations, and complying with the national and local law and regulations on product quality, employees, environment sustainability. We believe such practice largely conform with industry’s best practice in China. | |
| ● | Expand our sales and distribution network. We hope to expand our sales and distribution network to penetrate new geographic markets, further gaining market share in existing markets and accessing a broader range of customers. We will continue to expand our sales network, leveraging our local resources to quickly enter new markets, while also minimizing requirements for capital outlay. We plan to focus on brand clients and concentrate on high-end industry such as industrial HMI, banking and finance, medical instruments, military, aviation, POS and increase our presence in both new and existing markets. | |
| ● | Enhance our ability to attract, incentivize and retain talented professionals. We believe our success greatly depends on our ability to attract, incentivize and retain talented professionals. With a view to maintaining and improving our competitive advantage in the market, we plan to implement a series of initiatives to attract additional and retain mid- to high-level personnel, including formulating a market-oriented employee compensation structure and implementing a standardized multi-level performance review mechanism. |
Competition
The markets for touchscreen products are highly competitive and subject to rapid technological change. The Company believes that the principal competitive factors in its markets are product characteristics such as touch performance, durability, optical clarity and price, as well as supplier characteristics such as quality, service, delivery time and reputation. The Company believes that it competes favorably with respect to these factors, although there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to continue to compete successfully in the future.
In spite that touchscreen products are highly competitive as a whole, we face few competition as we produce medium to large size touchscreens which are specially tailored to certain industries, such as industrial HMI, gaming, financing, lottery, automotive, lottery, medical, POS, HMI, etc, and requires more stable supply, longer guaranty and life span, compared with small size touchscreens which is characteristic with shorter life cycle and guaranty but more demand in quantity.
We believe the following companies may be our competitors:
Apex Material Technology Corp., founded in 1998, is committed to the development and innovation of resistive and projected capacitive (PCI or PCAP) total touch solutions. With its headquarter based in Keelung, Taiwan and a subsidiary located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, it designs and manufactures advanced high-performance touch products for industrial and medical applications. Compared with us, although it has longer history and geographical advantage, it mainly focuses on resistive touch panels and recently started production of capacitive touchscreens which are mostly applicable to industrial HMI and medical industry, while our products are more widely used in a variety of industries.
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Elo Touch Systems Inc., based and headquartered in the United States, has a history of over 40 years for the production of touchscreens. Its product portfolio includes a broad selection of interactive touchscreen displays from 10-70 inches, all-in-one touchscreen computers, OEM touchscreens and touchscreen controllers and touchscreen monitors. Compared with us, although it has a longer history and geographical advantage when it comes to the competition for U.S. customers and other international customers, it just starts the production of capacitive touchscreens which are mostly applicable to POS and inquiry machines while our products are more widely used in a variety of industries.
AbonTouch System Inc, established in 2005, mainly focuses on manufacturing and sales of mid to large size (7”~86”) of “Projective Capacitive Sensor”, (7”~21.5”) of “Five-Wire Resistive Zero-Bezel Touch Panel and (5”~21.5”) of “Five- Wire Resistive Touch Panel”. Compared with us, although it has a longer history and geographical advantage, it mainly focuses on resistive touch panels and just started production of capacitive touchscreens which are mostly applicable to POS, inquiry machine and industrial HMI, while our products are more widely used in a variety of industries.
Employees
As of the date of this disclosure, we have a total of 126 employees. We have no part time employees or independent contractors.
As required by regulations in China, we participate in various employee social security plans that are organized by local governments, including pension, unemployment insurance, childbirth insurance, work-related injury insurance, medical insurance and housing insurance. We are required under Chinese law to make contributions to employee benefit plans at specified percentages of the salaries, bonuses and certain allowances of our employees, up to a maximum amount specified by the local government from time to time.
Our employees are not represented by a labor organization or covered by a collective bargaining agreement. We believe that we maintain a good working relationship with our employees and to date, we have not experienced any significant labor disputes.
Regulations
Overview
We operate our business in the PRC under a legal regime consisting of the National People’s Congress, which is the country’s highest legislative body, the State Council, which is the highest authority of the executive branch of the PRC central government, and several ministries and agencies under its authority, including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, State Administration for Industry and Commerce (“SAIC”), the State Administration for Market Regulation and their respective local offices.
This section sets forth a summary of the most significant rules and regulations that affect our business activities in the PRC.
Regulations Relating to Foreign Investment in China
On March 15, 2019, the National People’s Congress promulgated the Foreign Investment Law, which came into effect on January 1, 2020 and replaced three existing laws on foreign investments in China, namely, the PRC Equity Joint Venture Law, the PRC Cooperative Joint Venture Law, and the Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise Law, together with their implementation rules and ancillary regulations. The Foreign Investment Law embodies an expected PRC regulatory trend to rationalize its foreign investment regulatory regime in line with prevailing international practice and the legislative efforts to unify the corporate legal requirements for both foreign- and domestic-invested enterprises in China. The Foreign Investment Law establishes the basic framework for the access to, and the promotion, protection, and administration of foreign investments in view of investment protection and fair competition.
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Pursuant to the Foreign Investment Law, “foreign investment” refers to investment activities directly or indirectly conducted by one or more natural persons, business entities, or otherwise organizations of a foreign country within China, or foreign investors, and the investment activities include the following situations: (i) a foreign investor, individually or collectively with other investors, establishes an Foreign Investment Entity (“FIE”) in China; (ii) a foreign investor acquires stock shares, equity shares, shares in assets, or other similar rights and interests of an enterprise within China; (iii) a foreign investor, individually or collectively with other investors, invests in a new project in China; and (iv) investments in other means as provided by laws, administrative regulations, or the State Council.
Investment activities in the PRC by foreign investors are principally governed by the Guidance Catalogue of Industries for Foreign Investment, or the Catalogue, which was promulgated and is amended from time to time by the Ministry of Commerce, or the MOFCOM, and the National Development and Reform Commission, or the NDRC. Industries listed in the Catalogue are divided into three categories: encouraged, restricted and prohibited. Industries not listed in the Catalogue are generally deemed as constituting a fourth “permitted” category. According to the Catalogue, touchscreen manufacturing is classified as industry where foreign investments are permitted.
Furthermore, the Foreign Investment Law provides that FIEs established according to the existing laws regulating foreign investment may maintain their structure and corporate governance within five years after the implementation of the Foreign Investment Law.
In addition, the Foreign Investment Law also provides several protective rules and principles for foreign investors and their investments in China, including, among others, that local governments must abide by their commitments to the foreign investors; FIEs are allowed to issue stocks and corporate bonds; expropriation or requisition of the investment of foreign investors is prohibited except for special circumstances, in which case statutory procedures must be followed and fair and reasonable compensation must be made in a timely manner; mandatory technology transfer is prohibited; and the capital contributions, profits, capital gains, proceeds out of asset disposal, licensing fees of intellectual property rights, indemnity or compensation legally obtained, or proceeds received upon settlement by foreign investors in China may be freely remitted inward and outward in Renminbi or foreign currencies. Also, foreign investors or FIEs should be imposed legal liabilities for failing to report investment information in accordance with the requirements.
On December 26, 2019, the PRC State Council approved the Implementation Rules of Foreign Investment Law, which came into effect on January 1, 2020. The Implementation Rules of Foreign Investment Law restates certain principles of the Foreign Investment Law and further provides that, among others, (i) if the legal form or the governing structure of an FIE established prior to the effective date of the Foreign Investment Law does not comply with the compulsory provisions of the PRC Company Law or the PRC Partnership Enterprises Law, such FIE should complete amendment registration accordingly no later than January 1, 2025; if it fails to do so, the enterprise registration authority will not process other registration matters of the FIE and may publicize such non-compliance; and (ii) the provisions regarding transfer of equity interests, distribution of profits and remaining assets as stipulated in the joint venture contracts of an existing FIE may survive the Foreign Investment Law during its joint venture term.
Regulations on Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection Law
The Environmental Protection Law of the PRC, or the Environmental Protection Law, was promulgated and effective on December 26, 1989, and most recently amended on April 24, 2014. This Environmental Protection Law has been formulated for the purpose of protecting and improving both the living environment and the ecological environment, preventing and controlling pollution, other public hazards and safeguarding people’s health.
According to the provisions of the Environmental Protection Law, in addition to other relevant laws and regulations of the PRC, the Ministry of Environmental Protection and its local counterparts take charge of administering and supervising said environmental protection matters. Pursuant to the Environmental Protection Law, the environmental impact statement on any construction project must assess the pollution that the project is likely to produce and its impact on the environment, and stipulate preventive and curative measures; the statement shall be submitted to the competent administrative department of environmental protection for approval. Installations for the prevention and control of pollution in construction projects must be designed, built and commissioned together with the principal part of the project.
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Permission to commence production at or utilize any construction project shall not be granted until its installations for the prevention and control of pollution have been examined and confirmed to meet applicable standards by the appropriate administrative department of environmental protection that examined and approved the environmental impact statement. Installations for the prevention and control of pollution shall not be dismantled or left idle without authorization. Where it is absolutely necessary to dismantle any such installation or leave it idle, prior approval shall be obtained from the competent local administrative department of environmental protection.
The Environmental Protection Law makes it clear that the legal liabilities of any violation of said law include warning, fine, rectification within a time limit, compulsory cease operation, compulsory reinstallation of dismantled installations of the prevention and control of pollution or compulsory reinstallation of those left idle, compulsory shutout or closedown, or even criminal punishment.
Order on Ecosystem by The Ministry of Ecology and Environment 2019 Classification-based Management on Fixed Pollutant Source
Pursuant to the Order on Ecosystem by The Ministry of Ecology and Environment, which was issued on July 28, 2017 and most recently amended on December 20, 2019, The Ministry of Ecology and Environment implements a classification-based management on the environmental impact assessment, or EIA, of pollutants according to pollutant amount and the impact of the pollutants on the environment as below
| ● | For those pollutant discharge units with large amount of pollutants and significant environmental impacts, the key management on a pollutant discharge permit is required; |
| ● | For those pollutant discharge units with small amount of pollutants and small environmental impacts, the simplified management on a pollutant discharge permit is required; and |
| ● | For those pollutant discharge units with very small amount of pollutants and very small environmental impacts, the pollutant discharge registration form is required. |
The touchscreen manufacturing is classified as to fill in a Registration Form. Pursuant to a Statement on Change of Pollutant Discharge Permit to Stationary Pollution Source Registration Form by the local government dated September 1, 2020, the environmental protection system in Renshou County, Sichuan, was changed from permission to registration due to local administrative division change. Therefore, upon submission of all required documentation, we are registered under the new system by filling in Stationary Pollution Source Registration Form.
Regulations on Consumer Rights Protection
Our business is subject to a variety of consumer protection laws, including the PRC Consumer Rights and Interests Protection Law, which was amended in 2013 and became effective on March 15, 2014. It imposes stringent requirements and obligations on business operators. Failure to comply with these consumer protection laws could subject us to administrative sanctions, such as the issuance of a warning, confiscation of illegal income, imposition of fines, an order to cease business operations, revocation of business licenses, and potential civil or criminal liabilities.
As of the date of this disclosure, we are not aware of any warning, investigations, prosecutions, disputes, claims or other proceedings in respect of customer rights protection, nor have we been punished or can foresee any punishment to be made by any government authorities of the PRC.
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Regulations on Intellectual Property Rights
Regulations on Trademark
Trademarks are protected by the PRC Trademark Law adopted in 1982 and subsequently amended as well as the Implementation Regulation of the PRC Trademark Law adopted by the State Council in 2002 and subsequently amended. The Trademark Office under the SAIC handles trademark registrations. Trademarks can be registered for a term of ten years and can be extended for another ten years if requested upon expiry of the first or any renewed ten-year term. The PRC Trademark Law has adopted a “first-to-file” principle with respect to trademark registration. Where a trademark for which a registration application has been made is identical or similar to another trademark which has already been registered or been subject to a preliminary examination and approval for use on the same type of or similar commodities or services, the application for such trademark registration may be rejected. Any person applying for the registration of a trademark may not prejudice the existing right first obtained by others, nor may any person register in advance a trademark that has already been used by another party and has already gained a “sufficient degree of reputation” through such another party’s use. Trademark license agreements must be filed with the Trademark Office or its regional offices. As of September 30, 2020, we had 1 registered trademark in China.
Regulations on Patent Law
According to the PRC Patent Law (2008 Revision), the State Intellectual Property Office is responsible for administering patent law in China. The patent administration departments of the provincial, autonomous region, or municipal governments are responsible for administering patent law within their respective jurisdictions. The PRC patent system adopts a first-to-file principle, which means that when more than one person files different patent applications for the same invention, only the person who files the application first is entitled to obtain a patent of the invention. To be patentable, an invention or a utility model must meet three criteria: novelty, inventiveness, and practicability. A patent is valid for twenty years in the case of an invention and ten years in the case of utility models and designs. As of September 30, 2020, we had 10 registered patents in China.
Regulations on Foreign Exchange
General Administration of Foreign Exchange
Under the PRC Foreign Currency Administration Rules promulgated on January 29, 1996 and most recently amended on August 5, 2008 and various regulations issued by the SAFE, and other relevant PRC government authorities, Renminbi is convertible into other currencies for current account items, such as trade-related receipts and payments and payment of interest and dividends. The conversion of Renminbi into other currencies and remittance of the converted foreign currency outside China for capital account items, such as direct equity investments, loans, and repatriation of investment, requires the prior approval from the SAFE or its local office.
Payments for transactions that take place in China must be made in Renminbi. Unless otherwise approved, PRC companies may not repatriate foreign currency payments received from abroad or retain the same abroad. FIEs may retain foreign exchange in accounts with designated foreign exchange banks under the current account items subject to a cap set by the SAFE or its local branch. Foreign exchange proceeds under the current accounts may be either retained or sold to a financial institution engaged in settlement and sale of foreign exchange pursuant to relevant SAFE rules and regulations. For foreign exchange proceeds under the capital accounts, approval from the SAFE is generally required for the retention or sale of such proceeds to a financial institution engaged in settlement and sale of foreign exchange.
Pursuant to the Circular of the SAFE on Further Improving and Adjusting Foreign Exchange Administration Policies for Direct Investment, which was promulgated on November 19, 2012, became effective on December 17, 2012, and was further amended on May 4, 2015, October 10, 2018, and December 30, 2019, approval of the SAFE is not required for opening a foreign exchange account and depositing foreign exchange into the accounts relating to the direct investments. This circular also simplifies foreign exchange-related registration required for foreign investors to acquire equity interests of PRC companies and further improve the administration on foreign exchange settlement for FIEs.
The Circular on Further Simplifying and Improving the Foreign Currency Management Policy on Direct Investment, or SAFE Circular 13, which became effective on June 1, 2015 and was amended on December 30, 2019, cancels the administrative approvals of foreign exchange registration of direct domestic investment and direct overseas investment and simplifies the procedure of foreign exchange-related registration. Pursuant to SAFE Circular 13, investors should register with banks for direct domestic investment and direct overseas investment.
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The Circular on Reforming the Management Approach Regarding the Settlement of Foreign Capital of Foreign-Invested Enterprise, which was promulgated on March 30, 2015, became effective on June 1, 2015, and was amended on December 30, 2019, provides that an FIE may, according to its actual business needs, settle with a bank the portion of the foreign exchange capital in its capital account for which the relevant foreign exchange administration has confirmed monetary capital contribution rights and interests (or for which the bank has registered the injection of the monetary capital contribution into the account). Pursuant to this circular, for the time being, FIEs are allowed to settle 100% of their foreign exchange capital on a discretionary basis; an FIE should truthfully use its capital for its own operational purposes within the scope of its business; where an ordinary FIE makes domestic equity investment with the amount of foreign exchanges settled, the FIE must first go through domestic re-investment registration and open a corresponding account for foreign exchange settlement pending payment with the foreign exchange administration or the bank at the place where it is registered.
The Circular on Reforming and Regulating Policies on the Control over Foreign Exchange Settlement of Capital Accounts, which was promulgated and became effective on June 9, 2016, provides that enterprises registered in China may also convert their foreign debts from foreign currency into Renminbi on a self-discretionary basis. This circular also provides an integrated standard for conversion of foreign exchange under capital account items (including, but not limited to, foreign currency capital and foreign debts) on a self-discretionary basis, which applies to all enterprises registered in China.
On January 26, 2017, SAFE promulgated the Circular on Further Improving Reform of Foreign Exchange Administration and Optimizing Genuineness and Compliance Verification, which stipulates several capital control measures with respect to the outbound remittance of profit from domestic entities to offshore entities, including: (i) banks should check board resolutions regarding profit distribution, the original version of tax filing records, and audited financial statements pursuant to the principle of genuine transactions; and (ii) domestic entities should hold income to account for previous years’ losses before remitting the profits. Moreover, pursuant to this circular, domestic entities should make detailed explanations of the sources of capital and utilization arrangements, and provide board resolutions, contracts, and other proof when completing the registration procedures in connection with an outbound investment.
On October 25, 2019, the SAFE promulgated the Notice for Further Advancing the Facilitation of Cross-border Trade and Investment, which, among other things, allows all FIEs to use Renminbi converted from foreign currency-denominated capital for equity investments in China, as long as the equity investment is genuine, does not violate applicable laws, and complies with the negative list on foreign investment. However, since this circular is newly promulgated, it is unclear how the SAFE and competent banks will carry it out in practice.
According to the Administrative Rules on the Company Registration, which were promulgated by the State Council on June 24, 1994, became effective on July 1, 1994, and were amended on February 6, 2016, and other laws and regulations governing FIEs and company registrations, the establishment of an FIE and any capital increase and other major changes in an FIE should be registered with the State Administration for Market Regulation or its local counterparts and filed via the enterprise registration system.
Pursuant to SAFE Circular 13 and other laws and regulations relating to foreign exchange, when setting up a new FIE, the enterprise should register with the bank located at its registered place after obtaining the business license, and if there is any change in capital or other changes relating to the basic information of the FIE, including, without limitation, any increase in its registered capital or total investment, the FIE must register such changes with the bank located at its registered place after obtaining approval from or completing the filing with relevant authorities. Pursuant to the relevant foreign exchange laws and regulations, such foreign exchange registration with the banks will typically take less than four weeks upon the acceptance of the registration application.
Based on the foregoing, if we intend to provide funding to our wholly foreign-owned subsidiaries through capital injection at or after their establishment, we must register the establishment of and any follow-on capital increase in our wholly foreign-owned subsidiaries with the State Administration for Market Regulation or its local counterparts, file such via the enterprise registration system, and register such with the local banks for the foreign exchange related matters.
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Regulations on Offshore Financing
Under the Circular of the SAFE on Issues Concerning the Foreign Exchange Administration over the Overseas Investment and Financing and Round-Trip Investment by Domestic Residents via Special Purpose Vehicles, or SAFE Circular 37, effective on July 4, 2014, PRC residents are required to register with the local SAFE branch prior to the establishment or control of an offshore special purpose vehicle, which is defined as an offshore enterprise directly established or indirectly controlled by PRC residents for investment and financing purposes, with the enterprise assets or interests PRC residents hold in China or overseas. The term “control” means to obtain the operation rights, right to proceeds, or decision-making power of a special purpose vehicle through acquisition, trust, holding shares on behalf of others, voting rights, repurchase, convertible bonds, or other means. At the same time, the SAFE has issued the Operation Guidance for the Issues Concerning Foreign Exchange Administration over Round-Trip Investment regarding the procedures for SAFE registration under SAFE Circular 37, which became effective on July 4, 2014 as an attachment of SAFE Circular 37.
The PRC residents are also required to amend the registration or filing with the local SAFE branch any material change in the offshore company, such as any change of basic information (including change of such PRC residents, name and operation term), increase or decreases in investment amount, transfers or exchanges of shares, or merger or divisions. On February 28, 2015, SAFE promulgated the Notice on Further Simplifying and Improving Foreign Exchange Administration Policy on Direct Investment, or SAFE Notice 13, which became effective on June 1, 2015. Pursuant to SAFE Notice 13, instead of applying for approvals regarding foreign exchange registrations of foreign direct investment and overseas direct investment from SAFE as required under current laws, entities and individuals will be required to apply for such foreign exchange registrations, including those required under the SAFE Circular 37, from qualified banks. The qualified banks, under the supervision of SAFE, will directly examine the applications and conduct the registration.
Failure to comply with the registration procedures set forth in the SAFE Circular 37, or making misrepresentation on or failure to disclose controllers of foreign-invested enterprise that is established through round-trip investment, may result in restrictions being imposed on the foreign exchange activities of the relevant onshore company, including the increase of its registered capital, the payment of dividends and other distributions to its offshore parent or affiliate and the capital inflow from the offshore entities, and may also subject relevant PRC residents to penalties under PRC foreign exchange administration regulations. PRC residents who directly or indirectly hold any shares in our company from time to time are required to register with SAFE in connection with their investments in us. We have requested PRC residents holding direct or indirect interest in our company to our knowledge to make the necessary applications, filings and amendments as required under the SAFE Circular 37 and other related rules.
As of the date of this disclosure, the PRC residents have either not completed, or have not applied for, foreign exchange registration under the SAFE Circular 37 and other related rules. Although they are either in the process of making foreign exchange registration or plan to make foreign exchange registrations, they may still face with the above said possible fines in accordance with the PRC Laws.
Regulations on Dividend Distribution
The principal laws and regulations regulating the distribution of dividends by FIEs in China include the PRC Company Law, as amended in 2004, 2005, 2013, and 2018, and the 2019 PRC Foreign Investment Law and its Implementation Rules. Under the current regulatory regime in China, FIEs in China may pay dividends only out of their retained earnings, if any, determined in accordance with PRC accounting standards and regulations. A PRC company is required to set aside as statutory reserve funds at least 10% of its after-tax profit, until the cumulative amount of such reserve funds reaches 50% of its registered capital unless laws regarding foreign investment provide otherwise. A PRC company cannot distribute any profits until any losses from prior fiscal years have been offset. Profits retained from prior fiscal years may be distributed together with distributable profits from the current fiscal year.
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We currently intend to retain most, if not all, of our available funds and any future earnings to fund the development and growth of our business. As a result, we do not expect to pay any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Therefore, you should not rely on an investment in our common stock as a source for any future dividend income.
Regulation on M&A Rules
In August 2006, six PRC governmental agencies jointly promulgated the Regulations on Mergers and Acquisitions of Domestic Enterprises by Foreign Investors, or the M&A Rule, as most recently amended in 2009. The M&A Rule requires offshore special purpose vehicles formed to pursue overseas listing of equity interests in PRC companies and controlled directly or indirectly by PRC companies or individuals to obtain the approval of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (“CSRC”) prior to the listing and trading of such special purpose vehicle’s securities on any stock exchange overseas.
The application of the M&A Rules remains unclear. We believe that, to our understanding, based on the current PRC laws, rules and regulations, prior approval from the CSRC is not required under the M&A Rules for the listing and trading of our shares. because (i) the CSRC currently has not issued any definitive rule or interpretation concerning whether offerings under the document are subject to the M&A Rules; (ii) the PRC Subsidiary is directly established as wholly foreign-owned enterprises, and the Company has not acquired any equity interest or assets of a PRC domestic company owned by PRC companies or individuals as defined under the M&A Rules that are the Company’s beneficial owners after the effective date of the M&A Rules. However, uncertainties still exist as to how the M&A Rules will be interpreted and implemented and our opinions summarized above are subject to any new laws, rules and regulations or detailed implementations and interpretations in any form relating to the M&A Rules.
Regulations on Taxation
Enterprise Income Tax
On March 16, 2007, the National People’s Congress promulgated the PRC Enterprise Income Tax Law, which was amended on February 24, 2017 and December 29, 2018. On December 6, 2007, the State Council enacted the Regulations for the Implementation of the Enterprise Income Tax Law, which became effective on January 1, 2008 and amended on April 23, 2019. Under the Enterprise Income Tax Law and the relevant implementation regulations, both resident enterprises and non-resident enterprises are subject to tax in China. Resident enterprises are defined as enterprises that are established in China in accordance with PRC laws, or that are established in accordance with the laws of foreign countries but are actually or in effect controlled from within China. Non-resident enterprises are defined as enterprises that are organized under the laws of foreign countries and whose actual management is conducted outside China, but have established institutions or premises in China, or have no such established institutions or premises but have income generated from inside China. Under the Enterprise Income Tax Law and relevant implementing regulations, a uniform corporate income tax rate of 25% is applied. However, if non-resident enterprises have not formed permanent establishments or premises in China, or if they have formed permanent establishment or premises in China but there is no actual relationship between the relevant income derived in China and the established institutions or premises set up by them, enterprise income tax is set at the rate of 10% with respect to their income sourced from inside the PRC.
Value-Added Tax
The PRC Provisional Regulations on Value-Added Tax were promulgated by the State Council on December 13, 1993, which became effective on January 1, 1994 and were subsequently amended from time to time. The Detailed Rules for the Implementation of the PRC Provisional Regulations on Value-Added Tax (2011 Revision) was promulgated by the Ministry of Finance on December 25, 1993 and subsequently amended on December 15, 2008 and October 28, 2011. On November 19, 2017, the State Council promulgated the Decisions on Abolishing the PRC Provisional Regulations on Business Tax and Amending the PRC Provisional Regulations on Value-Added Tax. Pursuant to these regulations, rules and decisions, all enterprises and individuals engaged in sale of goods, provision of processing, repair, and replacement services, sales of services, intangible assets, real property, and the importation of goods within the PRC territory are VAT taxpayers. On March 21, 2019, the Ministry of Finance, the SAT, and the General Administration of Customs jointly issued the Announcement on Relevant Policies on Deepen the Reform of Value-Added Tax. Sales revenue represents the invoiced value of goods, net of VAT. The VAT is based on gross sales price and VAT rates range up to 17%, starting from May 1, 2018, VAT rate was lowered to 16%, and starting from April 1, 2019, VAT rate was further lowered to 13%.
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Dividend Withholding Tax
The Enterprise Income Tax Law provides that since January 1, 2008, an income tax rate of 10% will normally be applicable to dividends declared to non-PRC resident investors that do not have an establishment or place of business in China, or that have such establishment or place of business but the relevant income is not effectively connected with the establishment or place of business, to the extent such dividends are derived from sources within China.
Pursuant to the Arrangement Between the Mainland of China and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income and Capital, and other applicable PRC laws, if a Hong Kong resident enterprise is determined by the competent PRC tax authority to have met the relevant conditions and requirements under this arrangement and other applicable laws, the 10% withholding tax on the dividends the Hong Kong resident enterprise receives from a PRC resident enterprise may be reduced to 5%. However, based on the Circular on Certain Issues with Respect to the Enforcement of Dividend Provisions in Tax Treaties issued on February 20, 2009, if the relevant PRC tax authorities determine, in their discretions, that a company benefits from such reduced income tax rate due to a structure or arrangement that is primarily tax-driven, such PRC tax authorities may adjust the preferential tax treatment. Pursuant to the Circular on Several Questions regarding the “Beneficial Owner” in Tax Treaties, which was issued on February 3, 2018 by the SAT and became effective on April 1, 2018, when determining the applicant’s status as the “beneficial owner” regarding tax treatments in connection with dividends, interests, or royalties in the tax treaties, several factors, including, without limitation, whether the applicant is obligated to pay more than 50% of his or her income in twelve months to residents in third country or region, whether the business operated by the applicant constitutes the actual business activities, and whether the counterparty country or region to the tax treaties does not levy any tax or grant any tax exemption on relevant incomes or levy tax at an extremely low rate, will be taken into account, and such factors will be analyzed according to the actual circumstances of the specific cases. This circular further provides that an applicant who intends to prove his or her status as the “beneficial owner” must submit the relevant documents to the relevant tax bureau pursuant to the Announcement on Issuing the Measures for the Administration of Non-Resident Taxpayers’ Enjoyment of the Treatment under Tax Agreements.
Regulations on Employment Laws
In accordance with the PRC National Labor Law, which became effective in January 1995 and amended from time to time, and the PRC Labor Contract Law, which became effective in January 2008, as amended subsequently, employers must execute written labor contracts with full-time employees in order to establish an employment relationship. All employers must compensate their employees equal to at least the local minimum wage standards. All employers are required to establish a system for labor safety and sanitation, strictly abide by state rules and standards and provide employees with appropriate workplace safety training. In addition, employers in China are obliged to pay contributions to the social insurance plan and the housing fund plan for employees.
We own approximately nine separate buildings covering a total area of approximately 735,745 square feet at No.29, Third Main Avenue, Shigao Town, Renshou County, Meishan City, Sichuan, China (previously known as 22 Xingan Ave., Section 2, Shigao Town, Sichuan, China) where we maintain our executive offices, research and development facilities, factories and other facilities. We believe that this property is sufficient for our current and proposed business.
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There are no pending legal proceedings to which we are a party or in which any director, officer or affiliate of ours, any owner of record or beneficially of more than 5% of any class of our voting securities, or security holder is a party adverse to us or has a material interest adverse to us.
From time to time, the Company and its affiliates are parties to various legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. Although Sichuan Wetouch, Hong Kong Wetouch and Mr. Guangde Cai were named as defendants in several litigation matters, as of the date of this prospectus, all such matters have been settled and Sichuan Wetouch, Hong Kong Wetouch and our Chairman Mr. Guangde Cai were unconditionally and fully discharged and released therefrom. See “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence”. Accordingly, there are no pending material legal proceedings against the Company or Mr. Cai.
MANAGEMENT’S
DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
We make forward-looking statements in this prospectus, in other materials we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) or otherwise release to the public, and on our website. In addition, our senior management might make forward-looking statements orally to analysts, investors, the media and others. Statements concerning our future operations, prospects, strategies, financial condition, future economic performance (including growth and earnings) and demand for our products and services, and other statements of our plans, beliefs, or expectations, including the statements contained in this “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation,” regarding our future plans, strategies and expectations are forward-looking statements. In some cases, these statements are identifiable through the use of words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “project,” “target,” “can,” “could,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements because these forward-looking statements we make are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to various assumptions, risks, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by these forward-looking statements. Thus, our ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. Factors which could have a material adverse effect on our operations and future prospects include, but are not limited to, changes in: economic conditions generally and the automotive modified plastics market specifically, legislative or regulatory changes that affect our business, including changes in regulation, the availability of working capital, the introduction of competing products, and other risk factors described herein. These risks and uncertainties, together with the other risks described from time-to-time in reports and documents that we filed with the SEC should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Indeed, it is likely that some of our assumptions will prove to be incorrect. Our actual results and financial position will vary from those projected or implied in the forward-looking statements and the variances may be material. We expressly disclaim any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
The forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but rather are based on current expectations, estimates, assumptions and projections about our industry, business and future financial results. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and, except to the extent required by federal securities laws, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Our actual results could differ materially from the results contemplated by these forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including those discussed under “Risk Factors” and other sections in this prospectus.
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Overview
We were originally incorporated under the laws of the state of Nevada in August 1992. On October 9, 2020, we entered into a share exchange agreement (the “Share Exchange Agreement”) with Wetouch Holding Group Limited, a British Virgin Islands (“BVI”) company incorporated on August 14, 2020 under the laws of the British Virgin Islands (“BVI Wetouch”), and all the shareholders of BVI Wetouch (each a “Shareholder” and collectively the “Shareholders”), to acquire all the issued and outstanding capital stock of BVI Wetouch in exchange for the issuance to the Shareholders an aggregate of 28 million shares of our common stock (the “Reverse Merger”). The Reverse Merger closed on October 9, 2020. Immediately after the closing of the Reverse Merger, we had a total of 31,396,394 issued and outstanding shares of common stock. As a result of the Reverse Merger, BVI Wetouch is now our wholly-owned subsidiary.
Through our wholly-owned subsidiaries, Wetouch Holding Group Limited (“BVI Wetouch”), Hong Kong Wetouch Electronics Technology Limited (“Hong Kong Wetouch”) and Sichuan Wetouch Technology Co. Ltd. (“Sichuan Wetouch”), we are engaged in the research, development, manufacturing, sales and servicing of medium to large sized projected capacitive touchscreens. We are specialized in large-format touchscreens, which are developed and designed for a wide variety of markets and used in by the financial terminals, automotive, point of sale (“POS”), gaming, lottery, medical, industrial human-machine interface designed for industrial applications (“HMI”), point of sale (“POS”), gaming, lottery, medical, human-machine interface, and other specialized industries. Our product portfolio comprises medium to large sized projected capacitive touchscreens ranging from 7.0 inch to 42 inch screens. In terms of the structures of touch panels, we offer (i) Glass-Glass (“GG”), primarily used in GPS/car entertainment panels in mid-size and luxury cars, industrial HMI, financial and banking terminals, point of sale and lottery machines; (ii) Glass-Film-Film (“GFF”), mostly used in high-end GPS and entertainment panels, industrial HMI, financial and banking terminals, lottery and gaming industry; (iii) Plastic-Glass (“PG”), typically adopted by touchscreens in GPS/entertainment panels motor vehicle GPS, smart home, robots and charging stations; and (iv) Glass-Film (“GF”), mostly used in industrial HMI. The following discussion and analysis pertain financial condition and results of operations of our subsidiaries HK Wetouch and Sichuan Wetouch for the three months periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, the nine months period ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 and the twelve months periods ended December 30, 2019 and 2018.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company’s subsidiary Sichuan Wetouch was temporarily shut down from early February 2020 to early March 2020 in accordance with the requirement of the local governments. The Company’s business was negatively impacted and generated lower revenue and net income during the period from February to August 2020. Revenues were $3.3 million for the month of July 2020, a decrease of $1.4 million, or 30.0%, compared to $4.7 million in the same period of last year. Revenues were $3.4 million for the month of August 2020, a decrease of $1.1 million, or 5.6%, compared to $3.6 million in the same period of last year. The decrease in revenues for the months of July and August of 2020 was due to the impact of COVID-19 and lost of one major customer in 2020. Revenues were $5.2 million for the month of September 2020, an increase of $1.1 million, or 26.8%, compared to $4.1 million in the same period of last year. The increase in revenues for the month of September 2020 was mainly due to our business growth and the increase of sales volume when the COVID-19 situation in China was getting better. Although the sales volume in the month of September 2020 was increased, the extent of the impact of COVID-19 on the Company’s results of operations and financial condition will depend on the virus’ future developments, including the duration and spread of the outbreak and the impact on the Company’s customers, which are still uncertain and cannot be reasonably estimated at this point of time.
Highlights for the three-month period ended September 30, 2020 include:
●Revenues were $11.9 million, a decrease of 5.6% from $12.6 million in the third quarter of 2019
● Gross profit was $6.2 million, a decrease of 4.6% from $6.5 million in the third quarter of 2019
● Gross profit margin was 52.1%, compared to 51.6% in the third quarter of 2019
● Net income was $4.7 million, compared to $4.4 million in the third quarter of 2019
● Total volume shipped was 607,261 units, a decrease of 12.6% from 695,082 units in the third quarter of 2019
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Results of Operations
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, statements of income data:
| (in US Dollar millions, except percentage) | Three-Month Period Ended September 30, | Change | Nine-Month Period Ended September 30, | Change | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2019 | % | 2020 | 2019 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | 11.9 | $ | 12.6 | (5.6 | )% | $ | 20.7 | $ | 30.6 | (32.4 | )% | ||||||||||||
| Cost of revenues | (5.7 | ) | (6.1 | ) | (6.6 | )% | (10.2 | ) | (15.3 | ) | (33.3 | )% | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 6.2 | 6.5 | (4.6 | )% | 10.5 | 15.3 | (31.4 | )% | ||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | (1.0 | ) | (1.2 | ) | (16.7 | )% | (1.6 | ) | (2.4 | ) | (33.3 | )% | ||||||||||||
| Operating income | 5.2 | 5.3 | (1.9 | )% | 8.9 | 12.9 | (31.0 | )% | ||||||||||||||||
| Income before income taxes | 5.3 | 5.3 | 0.0 | % | 9.1 | 12.2 | (25.4 | )% | ||||||||||||||||
| Income tax benefit (expense) | (0.6 | ) | (0.9 | ) | (33.3 | )% | (1.1 | ) | (2.1 | ) | (47.6 | )% | ||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 4.7 | $ | 4.4 | 6.8 | % | $ | 8.0 | $ | 10.1 | (20.8 | )% | ||||||||||||
Three-month period ended September 30, 2020 compared to three-month period ended September 30, 2019
Revenues
Revenues were $11.9 million in the third quarter ended September 30, 2020, a decrease of $0.7 million, or 5.6%, compared to $12.6 million in the same period of last year. This was due to the decrease of 12.6% in sales volume, partially offset by an increase of 8.3% in the average selling price of our products, and 1.4% impact from exchange rate due to appreciation of RMB against US dollars as compared with those of the same period of last year.
| For the Three-Month Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2019 | Change | Change | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Amount | % | Amount | % | Amount | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| (in US Dollar millions except percentage) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue from sales to customers in PRC | $ | 8.4 | 70.6 | % | $ | 8.7 | 69.0 | % | $ | (0.3 | ) | (3.4 | )% | |||||||||||
| Revenue from sales to customers overseas | 3.5 | 29.4 | % | 3.9 | 31.0 | % | (0.4 | ) | (10.3 | )% | ||||||||||||||
| Total Revenues | $ | 11.9 | 100 | % | $ | 12.6 | 100 | % | $ | (0.7 | ) | (5.6 | )% | |||||||||||
| For the Three-Month Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2019 | Change | Change | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Unit | % | Unit | % | Unit | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| (in UNIT, except percentage) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Units sold to customers in PRC | 412,445 | 67.9 | % | 493,556 | 71.0 | % | (81,111 | ) | (16.4 | )% | ||||||||||||||
| Units sold to customers overseas | 194,816 | 32.1 | % | 201,526 | 29.0 | % | (6,710 | ) | (3.3 | )% | ||||||||||||||
| Total Units Sold | 607,261 | 100 | % | 695,082 | 100 | % | (87,821 | ) | (12.6 | )% | ||||||||||||||
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(i) Domestic market
For the three months ended September 30, 2020, revenue from domestic market decreased by $0.3 million or 3.4% as a combined result of: (i) a decrease of 16.4% in sales volume, and partially offset by (ii) an increase of 15.0% in the average RMB selling price of our products, and 1.4% impact from exchange rate due to appreciation of RMB against US dollars as compared with those of the same period of last year.
As for the RMB selling price, the increase of 15.0% was mainly due to the increased sales of new models of higher-end products of such as touchscreens used in gaming machine with higher selling price in domestic market during the three-month period ended September 30, 2020.
The weakening in macroeconomic conditions since the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic in January 2020 continued to exacerbate touch screen business environment. The Company’s business was negatively impacted and has continued to generate lower revenues during the third quarter of 2020. Due to our efforts in marketing new models such as POS touchscreens and penetrate into new customers into new regions, we had our sales increase of 549.6% in North China, 33.6% in Southwest China, 23.3% in East China, despite of a decrease of 42.6% in South China.
(ii) Overseas market
For the three-month period ended September 30, 2020, revenues from overseas market was $3.5 million as compared to $3.9 million of the same period of 2019. The outbreak of COVID-19 had negatively impacted our overseas sales by a decrease of 3.3% in sales volume, and a decrease of 5.7% in averaging selling price of our products.
Revenues For the Three-Month Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2019 | Change | Change | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Amount | % | Amount | % | Amount | Margin% | |||||||||||||||||||
| (in US Dollars, except percentage) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Product categories by end applications | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Automotive Touchscreens | $ | 3,953,412 | 33.2 | % | $ | 5,269,706 | 41.9 | % | $ | (1,316,294 | ) | (25.0 | )% | |||||||||||
| Industrial Control Computer Touchscreens | 3,643,387 | 30.6 | % | 3,318,454 | 26.4 | % | 324,933 | 9.8 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Gaming Touchscreens | 1,508,698 | 12.7 | % | 1,894,824 | 15.0 | % | (386,126 | ) | (20.4 | )% | ||||||||||||||
| POS Touchscreens | 1,811,376 | 15.2 | % | 1,170,830 | 9.3 | % | 640,546 | 54.7 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Multi-Functional Printer Touchscreens | 972,283 | 8.2 | % | 918,449 | 7.3 | % | 53,834 | 5.9 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Others* | 14,964 | 0.1 | % | 11,573 | 0.1 | % | 3,391 | 29.3 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Total Revenues | $ | 11,904,120 | 100.0 | % | $ | 12,583,836 | 100.0 | % | $ | (679,716 | ) | (5.4 | )% | |||||||||||
*Others include applications in self-service kiosks, ticket vending machine and financial terminals.
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The Company continued to shift production mix from traditional lower-end products such as touchscreens used in automotive and industrial control computer industries to high-end products such as touchscreens used in self-service kiosks, ticket vending machine and financial terminals., primarily due to (i) greater growth potential of computer screen models in China, and (ii) the stronger demand and better quality demand from consumers’ recognition of higher-end touch screens made by better raw materials.
Gross Profit and Gross Profit Margin
| Three-Month Period Ended September 30, | Change | |||||||||||||||
| (in millions, except percentage) | 2020 | 2019 | Amount | % | ||||||||||||
| Gross Profit | $ | 6.2 | $ | 6.5 | $ | (0.3 | ) | (4.6 | )% | |||||||
| Gross Profit Margin | 52.1 | % | 51.6 | % | 0.5 | % | ||||||||||
Gross profit was $6.2 million in the third quarter ended September 30, 2020, compared to $6.5 million in the same period of 2019. Our gross profit margin decreased to 52.1% for the third quarter ended September 30, 2020 as compared to 51.6% for the same period of 2019, primarily due to product mix shift to higher gross profit margin products such as self-service kiosks, ticket vending machine and financial terminals.
General and Administrative Expenses
| Three-Month Period Ended September 30, | Change | |||||||||||||||
| (in millions, except percentage) | 2020 | 2019 | Amount | % | ||||||||||||
| General and Administrative Expenses | $ | 1.0 | $ | 1.1 | $ | (0.1 | ) | (9.1 | )% | |||||||
| as a percentage of revenues | 8.4 | % | 8.7 | % | (0.3 | )% | ||||||||||
General and administrative (G&A) expenses were $1.0 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2020 compared to $1.1 million in the same period in 2019, representing a decrease of 9.1%, or $0.1 million. The decrease was primarily due to the decrease of salary and welfare and miscellaneous expenses as a result of management’s cost reduction measure to cope with impact from the COVID-19.
Research and Development Expenses
| Three-Month Period Ended September 30, | Change | |||||||||||||||
| (in millions, except percentage) | 2020 | 2019 | Amount | % | ||||||||||||
| Research and Development Expenses | $ | 0.0 | $ | 0.0 | $ | 0.0 | 0.0 | % | ||||||||
| as a percentage of revenues | 0.2 | % | 0.2 | % | 0.0 | % | ||||||||||
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Research and development (R&D) expenses were $21,532 for the quarter ended September 30, 2020 compared to $33,872 in the same period in 2019, representing a decrease $12,340. The decrease was primarily due to the decrease of $11,978 in salary and welfare expenses of R&D personnel in R&D activities due to the negative impact from the COVID-19.
Operating Income
Total operating income was $5.2 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2020, as compared to $5.3 million for the same period of, primarily due to the lower gross profit, partially offset by the lower G&A expense for the quarter ended September 30, 2020.
Income Taxes
| Three-Month Period Ended September 30, | Change | |||||||||||||||
| (in millions, except percentage) | 2020 | 2019 | Amount | % | ||||||||||||
| Income before Income Taxes | $ | 5.3 | $ | 5.3 | $ | 0.0 | 0.0 | % | ||||||||
| Income Tax (Expense) | (0.6 | ) | (0.9 | ) | 0.3 | (33.3 | )% | |||||||||
| Effective income tax rate | 11.3 | % | 17.0 | % | (5.7 | )% | ||||||||||
The effective income tax rates for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 were 11.3% and 17.0%, respectively. The effective income tax rate for the three-month period ended September 30, 2020 differs from the PRC statutory income tax rate of 25% primarily due to Sichuan Wetouch’s preferential income tax rate.
Our PRC subsidiary Sichuan Wetouch had $19.3 million of cash and cash equivalents of September 30, 2020, which are planned to be indefinitely reinvested in PRC. The distributions from our PRC subsidiary are subject to the U.S. federal income tax at 21%, less any applicable foreign tax credits. Due to our policy of indefinitely reinvesting our earnings in our PRC business, we have not provided for deferred income tax liabilities related to PRC withholding income tax on undistributed earnings of our PRC subsidiaries.
Net Income
As a result of the above factors, we had a net income of $4.7 million in the third quarter of 2020 compared to a net income of $4.4 million in the same quarter of 2019.
Nine-month period ended September 30, 2020 compared to nine-month period ended September 30, 2019
Revenues
Revenues were $20.7 million in the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020, a decrease of $9.9 million, or 32.4%, compared with $30.6 million in the same period of last year. This was due to the decrease of 37.3% in sales volume, and 1.9% negative impact from exchange rate due to depreciation of RMB against US dollars, partially offset by an increase of 7.8% in the average selling price of our products, as compared with those of the same period of last year.
| For the Nine-Month Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2019 | Change | Change | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Amount | % | Amount | % | Amount | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| (in USD millions, except percentage) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue from sales to customers in PRC | $ | 13.9 | 67.4 | % | $ | 20.4 | 66.6 | % | $ | (6.4 | ) | (31.6 | )% | |||||||||||
| Revenue from sales to customers overseas | 6.7 | 32.6 | % | 10.2 | 33.4 | % | (3.5 | ) | (34.1 | )% | ||||||||||||||
| Total Revenues | $ | 20.7 | 100 | % | $ | 30.6 | 100 | % | $ | (9.9 | ) | (32.4 | )% | |||||||||||
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| For the Nine-Month Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2019 | Change | Change | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Unit | % | Unit | % | Unit | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| (in UNIT, except percentage) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Units sold to customers in PRC | 710,719 | 66.0 | % | 1,195,033 | 69.6 | % | (484,314 | ) | (40.5 | )% | ||||||||||||||
| Units sold to customers overseas | 365,802 | 34.0 | % | 521,798 | 30.4 | % | (155,996 | ) | (29.9 | )% | ||||||||||||||
| Total Units Sold | 1,076,521 | 100 | % | 1,716,831 | 100 | % | (640,310 | ) | (37.3 | )% | ||||||||||||||
(i) Domestic market
For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020, revenue from domestic market decreased by $6.4 million or 31.6%, as a combined result of (i) a decrease of 40.5% in sales volume, (ii) 1.9% negative impact from exchange rate due to depreciation of RMB against US dollars and partially offset by (iii) an increase of 15.1% in the average selling price of our products, as compared with those of last year.
The weakening in macroeconomic conditions since the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic in January 2020 continued to exacerbate touch screen business environment. The Company’s business was negatively impacted and has generated lower revenue during the period from February to April 2020. Due to our efforts in marketing new models such as POS touchscreens and penetrate into new customers into new regions, we had sales increase of 5.6% in North China, 4.8% in Southwest China, though we still had sales decrease of 11.6% in East China by 11.6%, and 65.4% in South China by 65.4% for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020 as compared to the same period of 2019.
As for the RMB selling price, the increase of 15.1% was mainly due to the increased sales of new models of higher-end products of touchscreens used in gaming machine and ticket vending machine with higher selling price in domestic market during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020.
(ii) Overseas market
For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020, revenues from overseas market was $6.7 million as compared to and $10.2 million of the same period of 2019. Our product sales were negatively impacted due to the global COVID-19 outbreak, leading to decrease by 29.9% in sales volume and 6.0% in average selling price.
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The following table summarizes the breakdown of revenues by categories in US dollars:
Revenues For the Nine-Month Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2019 | Change | Change | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Amount | Margin% | Amount | Margin% | Amount | Margin% | |||||||||||||||||||
| (in US Dollars, except percentage) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Product categories by end applications | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Automotive Touchscreens | $ | 6,510,640 | 31.5 | % | $ | 13,170,518 | 43.1 | % | $ | (6,659,878 | ) | (50.6 | )% | |||||||||||
| Industrial Control Computer Touchscreens | 6,667,363 | 32.3 | % | 7,193,283 | 23.5 | % | (525,920 | ) | (7.3 | )% | ||||||||||||||
| Gaming Touchscreens | 2,993,899 | 14.5 | % | 5,154,134 | 16.9 | % | (2,160,235 | ) | (41.9 | )% | ||||||||||||||
| POS Touchscreens | 2,442,123 | 11.8 | % | 2,723,716 | 8.9 | % | (281,593 | ) | (10.3 | )% | ||||||||||||||
| Multi-Functional Printer Touchscreens | 2,031,850 | 9.8 | % | 2,291,554 | 7.5 | % | (259,704 | ) | (11.3 | )% | ||||||||||||||
| Others* | 23,397 | 0.1 | % | 50,886 | 0.1 | % | (27,489 | ) | (54.0 | )% | ||||||||||||||
| Total Revenues | $ | 20,669,272 | 100.0 | % | $ | 30,584,091 | 100.0 | % | $ | (9,914,819 | ) | (32.4 | )% | |||||||||||
*Others include applications in financial terminals, ticket vending machines, and self-service kiosks.
The Company continued to shift production mix from traditional lower-end products such as touchscreens used in automotive and industrial control computer industries to high-end products such as touchscreens used in gaming machine, self-service kiosks and ticket vending machine, primarily due to (i) greater growth potential of computer screen models in China, (ii) the stronger demand and better quality demand from consumers’ recognition of higher-end touch screens made by better raw materials.
Gross Profit and Gross Profit Margin
| Nine-Month Period Ended September 30, | Change | |||||||||||||||
| (in millions, except percentage) | 2020 | 2019 | Amount | % | ||||||||||||
| Gross Profit | $ | 10.5 | $ | 15.3 | $ | (4.8 | ) | (31.4 | )% | |||||||
| Gross Profit Margin | 50.7 | % | 50.0 | % | 0.0 | % | ||||||||||
Gross profit was $10.5 million during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020, as compared to $15.3 million in the same period of 2019, representing a decrease of $4.8 million, or 31.4%. Our gross margin was 50.7% during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020 as compared to 50.0% of the same period of 2019 primarily, primarily due to the decrease in sales of $9.9 million and in cost of materials of $5.0 million as a result of the decreased sales and the factory shutdown due to COVID-19.
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General and Administrative Expenses
| Nine-Month Period Ended September 30, | Change | |||||||||||||||
| (in millions, except percentage) | 2020 | 2019 | Amount | % | ||||||||||||
| General and Administrative Expenses | $ | 1.5 | $ | 2.1 | $ | (0.6 | ) | (28.6 | )% | |||||||
| as a percentage of revenues | 7.2 | % | 6.9 | % | (0.3 | )% | ||||||||||
General and administrative (G&A) expenses were $1.5 million in the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020 compared to $2.1 million in the same period in 2019, representing a decrease of $0.6 million, or 28.6%. The decrease was primarily due to the decrease of salary and welfare and miscellaneous expenses as a result of management’s cost reduction measure to cope with impact from the COVID-19.
Research and Development Expenses
| Nine-Month Period Ended September 30, | Change | |||||||||||||||
| (in millions, except percentage) | 2020 | 2019 | Amount | % | ||||||||||||
| Research and Development Expenses | $ | 0.0 | $ | 0.1 | $ | (0.1 | ) | (100.0 | )% | |||||||
| as a percentage of revenues | 0.3 | % | 0.3 | % | 0.0 | % | ||||||||||
Research and development (R&D) expenses were $54,831 in the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020 compared to $104,517 in the same period in 2019, representing a decrease of $49,686, or 100.0%. The decrease was primarily due to the decrease of salary and welfare expenses of R&D personnel and cost assumption used in R&D activities due to the negative impact from the COVID-19.
Operating Income
Total operating income was $8.9 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020 compared to $12.9 million in the same period of 2019, representing a decrease of $4.0 million or 31.0%. This decrease is primarily due to the lower gross margin, and partially offset by the lower operating expenses.
Late Penalty on Loan
| Nine-Month Period Ended September 30, | Change | |||||||||||||||
| (in millions, except percentage) | 2020 | 2019 | Amount | % | ||||||||||||
| Late Penalty on Loan | $ | - | $ | (0.9 | ) | $ | 0.9 | 0.0 | % | |||||||
| as a percentage of revenues | 0.0 | % | 5.0 | % | (5.0 | )% | ||||||||||
Late penalty on loan was $0.9 million in 2019 was recognized due to a loan default penalty by Sichuan Wetouch obtained from Chengdu Bank in 2013 and guaranteed by a third party Chengdu SME Credit Guarantee Co., Ltd. (“Chengdu SME”). Such penalty was paid and settled in September 2020. (see Note 7 to the September 30, 2020 (unaudited financial statements)).
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Income Taxes
| Nine-Month Period Ended September 30, | Change | |||||||||||||||
| (in millions, except percentage) | 2020 | 2019 | Amount | % | ||||||||||||
| Income before Income Taxes | $ | 9.1 | $ | 12.2 | $ | (3.1 | ) | (25.4 | )% | |||||||
| Income Tax Benefit (Expense) | (1.1 | ) | (2.1 | ) | 1.0 | (47.6 | )% | |||||||||
| Effective income tax rate | 12.1 | % | 17.2 | % | (5.1 | )% | ||||||||||
The effective income tax rates for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 were 12.1% and 17.2%, respectively. The effective income tax rate decreased from 17.2% for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2019 to 12.1% for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020, primarily due to the decreased income before income taxes resulting from the COVID-19 negative impact. The effective income tax rate for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020 differs from the PRC statutory income tax rate of 25% primarily due to Sichuan Wetouch’s preferential income tax rate.
Our PRC subsidiary Sichuan Wetouch had $19.3 million of cash and cash equivalents of September 30, 2020, which are planned to be indefinitely reinvested in PRC. The distributions from our PRC subsidiary are subject to the U.S. federal income tax at 21%, less any applicable foreign tax credits. Due to our policy of indefinitely reinvesting our earnings in our PRC business, we have not provided for deferred income tax liabilities related to PRC withholding income tax on undistributed earnings of our PRC subsidiaries.
Net Income
As a result of the above factors, we had a net income of $8.0 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020 compared to net income of $10.1 million in the same period of 2019.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Historically, our primary uses of cash have been to finance working capital needs. We expect that we will be able to meet our needs to fund operations, capital expenditures and other commitments in the next 12 months primarily with our cash and cash equivalents, operating cash flows and bank borrowings.
We may, however, require additional cash resources due to changes in business conditions or other future developments. If these sources are insufficient to satisfy our cash requirements, we may seek to sell additional equity or debt securities or obtain a credit facility. The sale of additional equity or equity-linked securities could result in additional dilution to stockholders. The incurrence of indebtedness would result in increased debt service obligations and could result in operating and financial covenants that would restrict operations. Financing may not be available in amounts or on terms acceptable to us, or at all.
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The following table sets forth a summary of our cash flows for the periods indicated.
Nine-Month Period Ended September 30, | ||||||||
| (in US Dollar millions) | 2020 | 2019 | ||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 4.9 | $ | 5.9 | ||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | - | - | ||||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (0.4 | ) | (13.6 | ) | ||||
| Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 0.5 | (0.9 | ) | |||||
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 5.0 | (8.6 | ) | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period | 14.3 | 18.3 | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period | $ | 19.3 | $ | 9.7 | ||||
Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities was $4.9 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020, as compared to $5.9 million provided by operating activities for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2019, primarily due to (i) the decrease of $2.2 million net income for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020 as compared to the same period of 2019, (ii) the decrease of $0.7 million due to related parties, (iii) the decrease of $1.6 million accrued expenses and other current liabilities primarily due to the repaying $1.7 of penalty related to a loan default, and (iv) the decrease of $1.6 million of income tax payable due to the decreased taxable income for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020, partially offset by (v) the increase of $3.7 million of accounts receivable due to the slower collection as a result of the negative impact of COVID-19 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020, and (vi) the decrease of $0.8 accounts payable due to repaying the supplier faster for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020.
Investing Activities
There were no investing activities for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020 and 2019.
Financing Activities
Net cash used in the financing activities was $0.4 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020, as compared to $13.6 for the same period of last year, primarily $0.4 million of repayments of bank borrowings during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020 as compared to $13.6 repayments of interest-free advances from related parties during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2019.
As of September 30, 2020, our cash and cash equivalents were $19.3 million, as compared to $14.3 million at December 31, 2019.
Days Sales Outstanding (“DSO”) has increased from 135 days for the year ended December 31, 2019 to 221 days for the nine-month ended September 30, 2020 as a result of business shutdown during February and March 2020 due to the COVID-19 and slower accounts receivable collection from customers affected by pandemic.
The following table provides an analysis of the aging of accounts receivable as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:
| September 30, 2020 | December 31 2019 | |||||||
| -Current | $ | 6,008,344 | $ | 4,201,789 | ||||
| -1-3 months | 7,515,229 | 7,295,995 | ||||||
| -4-6 months | 3,990,331 | 4,513,637 | ||||||
| 7-12 months | 273,514 | 32,288 | ||||||
| -greater than 1 year | 74,177 | 76,618 | ||||||
| Total accounts receivable | $ | 17,861,595 | $ | 16,120,327 | ||||
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The Company’s accounts receivable primarily includes balance due from customers when the Company’s products are sold and delivered to customers.
Approximately $10.1 million or 56.7%, and $16.0 million or 99.4% of accounts receivable balances as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2010, respectively, have been collected as of the date of this filing.
The majority of the Company’s revenues and expenses were denominated primarily in Renminbi (“RMB”), the currency of the People’s Republic of China. There is no assurance that exchange rates between the RMB and the U.S. Dollar will remain stable. Inflation has not had a material impact on the Company’s business.
Our industry typical payment term is 180 days. Accounts receivable are written off against the allowances only after exhaustive collection efforts. Although the Company did not extend payment terms to its customers during the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2020, there were stalled collection activities during February and March 2020, during which most businesses except essential services were operated.
Based on past performance and current expectations, we believe our cash and cash equivalents provided by operating activities and financing activities will satisfy our working capital needs, capital expenditures and other liquidity requirements associated with our operations for at least the next 12 months.
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020, the Company and Mr. Guangde Cai had provided guarantees for seven different loans for parties related to the Company and Mr. Cai.
As of October 9, 2020, the Company and Mr. Guangde Cai have been unconditionally and fully released from all such guarantees. See “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence” and Item 13- Financial Statements- Note 10 to the September 30, 2020 (unaudited) financial statements.
Twelve-month period ended December 31, 2020 compared to fiscal year period ended December 31, 2019
Results of Operations
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, statements of income data:
| (in US Dollar millions, except percentage) | For the Years ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Amount | % | Change % | Amount | % | ||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | 40.0 | 100.0 | % | 8.9 | % | $ | 36.7 | 100.0 | % | ||||||||||
| Cost of revenues | (20.3 | ) | (50.7 | )% | (0.5 | )% | (20.4 | ) | (55.6 | )% | ||||||||||
| Gross profit | 19.7 | 49.3 | % | 20.9 | % | 16.3 | 44.4 | % | ||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | (2.7 | ) | (6.8 | )% | 35.0 | % | (1.9 | ) | (5.4 | )% | ||||||||||
| Operating income | 17.0 | 42.5 | % | 18.1 | % | 14.4 | 39.0 | % | ||||||||||||
| Income before income taxes | 16.4 | 41.0 | % | 18.0 | % | 13.9 | 37.9 | % | ||||||||||||
| Income tax benefit (expense) | (2.7 | ) | (6.8 | )% | 28.6 | % | (2.1 | ) | (5.7 | )% | ||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 13.7 | 34.2 | % | 16.1 | % | $ | 11.8 | 32.2 | % | ||||||||||
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Revenues
Revenues were $40.0 million in 2019, an increase of $3.3 million, or 8.9%, compared to $36.7 million in 2018. This was due to the increase of 24.8% in the average selling price of our products, partially offset by the decrease of 13.1% in sales volume, and 2.8% negative impact from exchange rate due to depreciation of RMB against US dollars, as compared with those of the same period of last year.
| For the Years Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2018 | Change | Change | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Amount | % | Amount | % | Amount | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| (in US dollar, except percentage) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues from sales to customers in PRC | $ | 26,496,302 | 66.2 | % | $ | 27,663,998 | 75.3 | % | $ | (1,167,696 | ) | (4.2 | )% | |||||||||||
| Revenues from sales to customers overseas | 13,507,801 | 33.8 | % | 9,081,617 | 24.7 | % | 4,426,184 | 48.7 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Total Revenues | $ | 40,004,103 | 100 | % | $ | 36,745,615 | 100 | % | $ | 3,258,488 | 8.9 | % | ||||||||||||
| For the Years Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2018 | Change | Change | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Unit | % | Unit | % | Unit | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| (in UNIT, except percentage) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Units sold to customers in PRC | 1,534,906 | 67.7 | % | 2,109,820 | 80.9 | % | (574,914 | ) | (27.2 | )% | ||||||||||||||
| Units sold to customers overseas | 731,644 | 32.3 | % | 497,158 | 19.1 | % | 234,486 | 47.2 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Total Revenues | 2,266,550 | 100 | % | 2,606,978 | 100 | % | (340,428 | ) | (13.1 | )% | ||||||||||||||
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1) Domestic market
For the year ended December 31, 2019, revenue from domestic market decreased by 4.2% or $1.2 million, as a result of (i) a decrease of 27.2% in sales volume, and partially offset by (ii) an increase of 32.1 % in the average selling price of our products; as compared with those of last year.
Thanks to our positive efforts to expand our marketing areas and customer bases and to meet their new requirements, the Company has achieved sales growth of 881.8% in Southwest China, 112.9% in North China, 50.1% in East China, partially offset by the sales decrease of 48.6% in South China. No sales in Northeast China, Northwest China and Central China yet.
As for the RMB selling price, the increase of 32.1% was mainly due to increased sales of new models of higher-end products of touchscreens for gaming industry with higher selling price in domestic market during the year ended December 31, 2019.
2) Overseas market
Overseas sales were $13.5 million in 2019 as compared to $9.1 million in 2018, as a result of an increase of 47.2% in sales volume, and an increase of 1.1% in the average selling price of our products, as compared with those of last year.
The Company has established business relationships with customers in South Korea, Taiwan, and shipped products to the several European countries such as Spain and Germany.
The following table summarizes the breakdown of revenues by categories in US dollars:
Revenues For the Years Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2018 | Change | Change | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Amount | % | Amount | % | Amount | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| (in US Dollars, except percentage) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Product categories by end applications | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Automotive Touchscreens | $ | 15,809,566 | 39.5 | % | $ | 19,687,492 | 53.6 | % | $ | (3,877,926 | ) | (19.7 | )% | |||||||||||
| Industrial HMI Touchscreens | 9,700,059 | 24.2 | % | 11,326,889 | 30.8 | % | (1,626,830 | ) | (14.4 | )% | ||||||||||||||
| Gaming Touchscreens | 7,050,384 | 17.6 | % | 3,302,964 | 9.0 | % | 3,747,420 | 113.5 | % | |||||||||||||||
| POS Touchscreens | 3,961,154 | 9.9 | % | 214,677 | 0.6 | % | 3,746,477 | 1,745.2 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Multi-Functional Printer Touchscreens | 3,260,538 | 8.2 | % | 2,179,494 | 5.9 | % | 1,081,044 | 49.6 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Others* | 222,402 | 0.6 | % | 34,099 | 0.1 | % | 188,303 | 552.2 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Total Revenues | $ | 40,004,103 | 100.0 | % | $ | 36,745,615 | 100.0 | % | $ | 3,258,488 | 8.9 | % | ||||||||||||
*Others include applications in financial terminals, ticket vending machines, and self-service kiosks.
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The Company continued to shift production mix from traditional lower-end products such as touchscreens used in automotive and industrial HMI industries to high-end products such as touchscreens used in gaming machine, self-service kiosks and ticket vending machine, primarily due to (i) greater growth potential of computer screen models in China, (ii) the stronger demand and better quality demand from consumers’ recognition of higher-end touch screens made by better raw materials.
Gross Profit and Gross Profit Margin
For the Years Ended December 31, | Change | |||||||||||||||
| (in US Dollar millions, except percentage) | 2019 | 2018 | Amount | % | ||||||||||||
| Gross Profit | $ | 19.7 | $ | 16.3 | $ | 3.4 | 20.9 | % | ||||||||
| Gross Profit Margin | 49.3 | % | 44.4 | % | - | 4.9 | % | |||||||||
Gross profit was $19.7 million in 2019, compared to $16.3 million in 2018. Our gross profit margin increased to 49.3% during 2019 as compared to 44.4% in 2018, primarily due to increased sales of higher margin products such as gaming machine, self-service kiosks and partially offset by the decreased margin from product used in ticket vending machine and multi-functional printers resulting from model change in 2019.
Selling Expenses
For the Years Ended December 31, | Change | |||||||||||||||
| (in US Dollar millions, except percentage) | 2019 | 2018 | Amount | % | ||||||||||||
| Selling Expenses | $ | 0.3 | $ | 0.2 | $ | 0.1 | 50.0 | % | ||||||||
| as a percentage of revenues | 0.8 | % | 0.5 | % | - | 0.3 | % | |||||||||
Selling expenses were $0.3 million in 2019 compared to $0.2 million in 2018, representing an increase of 50.0%, or $0.1 million. This increase was primarily due to the increase of salaries and wages for marketing personnel due to market expansion.
General and Administrative Expenses
For the Years Ended December 31 | Change | |||||||||||||||
| (in US Dollar millions, except percentage) | 2019 | 2018 | Amount | % | ||||||||||||
| General and Administrative Expenses | $ | 2.3 | $ | 1.6 | $ | 0.7 | 43.8 | % | ||||||||
| as a percentage of revenues | 5.8 | % | 4.4 | % | - | 1.4 | % | |||||||||
General and administrative (G&A) expenses were $2.3 million in 2019 compared to $1.6 million in 2018, representing an increase of 43.8%, or $0.7 million. The increase was primarily due to the (i) $1.5 million withholding taxes paid for profit appropriation to shareholders in September 2019, partially offset by (ii) $0.3 million foreign exchange translation gain, (iii) a decrease of $0.2 million for guarantee fees paid to loan in 2018, and (iv) a decrease of $0.1 million wages & salaries.
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Research and Development Expenses
For the Years Ended December 31 | Change | |||||||||||||||
| (in US Dollar millions, except percentage) | 2019 | 2018 | Amount | % | ||||||||||||
| Research and Development Expenses | $ | 0.1 | $ | 0.1 | $ | 0.0 | 0.0 | % | ||||||||
| as a percentage of revenues | 0.3 | % | 0.5 | % | - | (0.2 | )% | |||||||||
Research and development (R&D) expenses were remained stable for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
Operating Income
Total operating income was $17.0 million in 2019, compared to $14.4 million in 2018, representing an increase of $2.7 million or 18.1%. This increase is primarily due to the higher gross profit, and partially offset by the higher operating expenses.
Late Penalty on Loan
For the Years Ended December 31 | Change | |||||||||||||||
| (in US Dollar millions, except percentage) | 2019 | 2018 | Amount | % | ||||||||||||
| Late Penalty on Loan | $ | (0.9 | ) | $ | - | $ | (0.9 | ) | N/A | |||||||
| as a percentage of revenues | 2.3 | % | 0.0 | % | - | 2.3 | % | |||||||||
Late penalty on loan was $0.9 million in 2019 as compared to nil in 2018, due to a loan default penalty by Sichuan Wetouch obtained from Chengdu Bank in 2013 and guaranteed by a third party Chengdu SME Credit Guarantee Co., Ltd. (“Chengdu SME”) as of December 31, 2019 (see Item 13- Financial Statements- Note 12 to the December 31, 2019 (audited) financial statements).
Income Taxes
For the Years Ended December 31, | Change | |||||||||||||||
| (in millions, except percentage) | 2019 | 2020 | Amount | % | ||||||||||||
| Income before Income Taxes | $ | 16.4 | $ | 13.9 | $ | 2.5 | 18.0 | % | ||||||||
| Income Tax (Expense) | (2.7 | ) | (2.1 | ) | (0.6 | ) | 28.6 | % | ||||||||
| Effective income tax rate | 16.5 | % | 15.1 | % | - | 1.4 | % | |||||||||
The effective income tax rate in 2019 and 2018 was 16.5% and 15.1%, respectively.
The increase of effective income tax rate in 2019 was primarily due to the increased non-deductible expense in Sichuan Wetouch. The effective income tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2019 differs from the PRC statutory income tax rate of 25% primarily due to Sichuan Wetouch’s preferential income tax rate.
Our PRC subsidiary Sichuan Wetouch had $14.3 million of cash and cash equivalents of December 31, 2019, which are planned to be indefinitely reinvested in PRC. The distributions from our PRC subsidiary are subject to the U.S. federal income tax at 21%, less any applicable foreign tax credits. Due to our policy of indefinitely reinvesting our earnings in our PRC business, we have not provided for deferred income tax liabilities related to PRC withholding income tax on undistributed earnings of our PRC subsidiaries.
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Net Income
As a result of the above factors, we had a net income of $13.7 million in 2019, as compared to $11.8 million in 2018.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The following table sets forth a summary of our cash flows for the periods indicated.
| For the Years Ended December 31, | ||||||||
| (in US Dollar millions) | 2019 | 2018 | ||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 10.1 | $ | 8.9 | ||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | 0.0 | 0.0 | ||||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (13.5 | ) | (7.5 | ) | ||||
| Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (0.6 | ) | (1.1 | ) | ||||
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | (4.0 | ) | 0.3 | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period | 18.3 | 18.0 | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period | $ | 14.3 | $ | 18.3 | ||||
Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities was $10.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2019, as compared to $8.9 million provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2018, primarily due to (i) the increase of $1.9 million net income for the year ended December 31, 2019 as compared to the same period of last year, ( ii) the increase of $0.9 million of penalty related to a loan default for the year ended December 31, 2019 (see note 12), partially offset by (iii) a decrease of $0.9 million account receivable due to increased sales for the year ended December 31, 2019, (iv) the decrease of $0.3 million of accounts payable due to decreased turnover days of payable in 32 days for the year ended December 31, 2019 as compared to 67 days for the same period of last year, and (v) the decrease of $0.4 income tax payable due to more taxable income for the year ended December 31, 2019.
Investing Activities
There were no investing activities for the twelve-month periods ended December 31, 2019 and 2018.
Financing Activities
Net cash used in the financing activities was $13.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2019, as compared to $7.5 million for the same period of last year, primarily due to (i) $13.5 million in repayment of interest-free advances from related parties in 2019, partially offset by (ii) the increase of $8.0 million repayments of bank borrowings, and (iii) decrease of $0.3 million proceeds from interest-free advances from related parties and (iv) decrease of $0.2 million from bank borrowings.
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As of December 31, 2019, our cash, cash equivalents balance was $14.3 million, compared to $18.3 million at December 31, 2018.
Days Sales Outstanding (“DSO”) has remained stable at 133 days for the year ended December 31, 2019 and 135 for the year ended December 31, 2019.
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company and Mr. Guangde Cai had provided guarantees for seven different loans for parties related to the Company and Mr. Cai.
As of October 9, 2020, the Company and Mr. Guangde Cai have been unconditionally and fully released from all such guarantees. Please refer to Item 13- Financial Statements- Note 12 to the December 31, 2019 (audited) financial statements.
Critical Accounting Policies
An accounting policy is considered critical if it requires an accounting estimate to be made based on assumptions about matters that are highly uncertain at the time such estimate is made, and if different accounting estimates that reasonably could have been used, or changes in the accounting estimates that are reasonably likely to occur periodically, could materially impact the consolidated financial statements.
We prepare our financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP, which requires us to make judgments, estimates and assumptions. We continually evaluate these estimates and assumptions based on the most recently available information, our own historical experiences and various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Since the use of estimates is an integral component of the financial reporting process, actual results could differ from our expectations as a result of changes in our estimates. Some of our accounting policies require a higher degree of judgment than others in their application and require us to make significant accounting estimates.
The following descriptions of critical accounting policies, judgments and estimates should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes and other disclosures included in this registration statement. When reviewing our financial statements, you should consider (i) our selection of critical accounting policies, (ii) the judgments and other uncertainties affecting the application of such policies and (iii) the sensitivity of reported results to changes in conditions and assumptions.
Revenue recognition
The Company adopted Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 606 using the modified retrospective approach. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Therefore, no adjustments to opening retained earnings were necessary.
ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with customers, establishes principles for reporting information about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from the entity’s contracts to provide goods or services to customers. The core principle requires an entity to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration that it expects to be entitled to receive in exchange for those goods or services recognized as performance obligations are satisfied.
ASC 606 requires the use of a five-step model to recognize revenue from customer contracts. The five-step model requires that the Company (i) identify the contract with the customer, (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contract, (iii) determine the transaction price, including variable consideration to the extent that it is probable that a significant future reversal will not occur, (iv) allocate the transaction price to the respective performance obligations in the contract, and (v) recognize revenue when (or as) the Company satisfies the performance obligation. The application of the five-step model to the revenue streams compared to the prior guidance did not result in significant changes in the way the Company records its revenue. The Company has assessed the impact of the guidance by reviewing its existing customer contracts and current accounting policies and practices to identify differences that would result from applying the new requirements, including the evaluation of its performance obligations, transaction price, customer payments, transfer of control and principal versus agent considerations. Based on the assessment, the Company concluded that there was no change to the timing and pattern of revenue recognition for its current revenue streams.
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In accordance to ASC 606, the Company recognizes revenue when it transfers its goods and services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in such exchange. The Company accounts for the revenue generated from sales of its products primarily to its customers in PRC and overseas, as the Company is acting as a principal in these transactions, is subject to inventory risk, has latitude in establishing prices, and is responsible for fulfilling the promise to provide customers the specified goods, which the Company has control of the goods and has the ability to direct the use of goods to obtain substantially all the benefits. All of the Company’s contracts have one single performance obligation as the promise is to transfer the individual goods to customers, and there is no separately identifiable other promises in the contracts. The Company’s revenue streams are recognized at a point in time when title and risk of loss passes and the customer accepts the goods, which generally occurs at delivery. The Company’s products are sold with no right of return and the Company does not provide other credits or sales incentive to customers. The Company’s sales are net of value added tax (“VAT”) and business tax and surcharges collected on behalf of tax authorities in respect of product sales.
Contract Assets and Liabilities
Payment terms are established on the Company’s pre-established credit requirements based upon an evaluation of customers’ credit quality. Contract assets are recognized for in related accounts receivable. Contract liabilities are recognized for contracts where payment has been received in advance of delivery. The contract liability balance can vary significantly depending on the timing when an order is placed and when shipment or delivery occurs. As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, other than accounts receivable and advances from customers, the Company had no other material contract assets, contract liabilities or deferred contract costs recorded on its consolidated balance sheet. Costs of fulfilling customers’ purchase orders, such as shipping, handling and delivery, which occur prior to the transfer of control, are recognized in selling, general and administrative expense when incurred.
The Company generally warrants that its products will substantially conform to the agreed-upon specifications for three years from the date of shipment. The Company’s liability is limited to either a credit equal to the purchase price or replacement of the defective part. Returns, after sales services and technical support under warranty have historically been immaterial. As such, the Company does not record a specific warranty reserve or consider activities related to such warranty, if any, to be a separate performance obligation.
Disaggregation of Revenues
The Company disaggregates its revenue from contracts by geography, as the Company believes it best depicts how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of the revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors. The Company’s disaggregation of revenues for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 are disclosed in Note 13 to the financial statements.
Use of estimates
In preparing the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”), management makes estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. These estimates are based on information as of the date of the consolidated financial statements. Significant estimates required to be made by management include, but are not limited to, the allowance for estimated uncollectible receivables, inventory valuations, useful lives of property, plant and equipment, intangible assets, the recoverability of long-lived assets, provision necessary for contingent liabilities, revenue recognition and realization of deferred tax assets. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
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Inventories
Inventory consists of raw materials, work-in-process and finished goods and is stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined using a weighted average. For work-in-process and manufactured inventories, cost consists of raw materials, direct labor and an allocated portion of the Company’s production overhead. The Company writes down excess and obsolete inventory to its estimated net realizable value based upon assumptions about future demand and market conditions. For finished goods and work-in-process, if the estimated net realizable value for an inventory item, which is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predicable costs to completion and disposal, is lower than its cost, the specific inventory item is written down to its estimated net realizable value. Net realizable value for raw materials is based on replacement cost. Provisions for inventory write-downs are included in the cost of revenues in the consolidated statements of operations. Inventories are carried at this lower cost basis until sold or scrapped. No inventory reserve was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
Income taxes
The Company accounts for current income taxes in accordance with the laws of the relevant tax authorities. Deferred income taxes are recognized when temporary differences exist between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the consolidated financial statements. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period including the enactment date. Valuation allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.
An uncertain tax position is recognized only if it is “more likely than not” that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination. The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized on examination. For tax positions not meeting the “more likely than not” test, no tax benefit is recorded. Penalties and interest incurred related to underpayment of income tax are classified as income tax expense in the period incurred. No significant penalties or interest relating to income taxes have been incurred during the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018. The Company does not believe there was any uncertain tax provision at December 31, 2019 and 2018.
The Company’s operating subsidiary in China is subject to the income tax laws of the PRC. No significant income was generated outside the PRC for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018. As of December 31, 2019, all of the Company’s tax returns of its PRC Subsidiary remain open for statutory examination by PRC tax authorities.
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment is provided using the straight-line method over their expected useful lives, as follows:
| Useful life | ||||
| Buildings | 20 years | |||
| Machinery and equipment | 10 years | |||
| Office and electric equipment | 3 years |
Expenditures for maintenance and repairs, which do not materially extend the useful lives of the assets, are charged to expense as incurred. Expenditures for major renewals and betterments which substantially extend the useful life of assets are capitalized. The cost and related accumulated depreciation of assets retired or sold are removed from the respective accounts, and any gain or loss is recognized in the consolidated statements of income and other comprehensive income in other income or expenses.
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Intangible assets, net
The Company’s intangible assets primarily includes land use rights and patent right. A land use right in the PRC represents an exclusive right to occupy, use and develop a piece of land during the contractual term of the land use right. The cost of a land use right is usually paid in one lump sum at the date the right is granted. The prepayment usually covers the entire period of the land use right. The lump sum advance payment is capitalized and recorded as land use right and then charged to expense on a straight-line basis over the period of the right, which is normally 50 years.
Patents are recognized at cost of acquisition. They have a finite life and are carried at cost less any accumulated amortization and any impairment losses.
| Useful life | ||||
| Land use right | 50 years | |||
| Patents | 10 years |
Impairment of long-lived Assets
Long-lived assets, such as property, plant and equipment, land use rights, are reviewed for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of such assets may not be recoverable. Recoverability of a long-lived asset or asset group to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset or asset group to the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset or asset group. If the carrying value of an asset or asset group exceeds its estimated undiscounted future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized by the amount that the carrying value exceeds the estimated fair value of the asset or asset group. Fair value is determined through various valuation techniques including discounted cash flow models, quoted market values and third party independent appraisals, as considered necessary. Assets to be disposed are reported at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell, and are no longer depreciated. No impairment of long-lived assets was recognized for any of the years presented.
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive income (loss) consists of two components, net income and other comprehensive income (loss). The foreign currency translation gain or loss resulting from translation of the financial statements expressed in RMB to US$ is reported in other comprehensive income (loss) in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income.
Recently issued accounting guidance
The Company considers the applicability and impact of all accounting standards updates (“ASUs”). Management periodically reviews new accounting standards that are issued.
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326), which introduces new guidance for the accounting for credit losses on instruments within its scope. The new guidance introduces an approach based on expected losses to estimate credit losses on certain types of financial instruments. It also modifies the impairment model for available-for-sale (AFS) debt securities and provides for a simplified accounting model for purchased financial assets with credit deterioration since their origination. The pronouncement will be effective for public business entities that are SEC filers in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early application of the guidance will be permitted for all entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company does not anticipate the guidance will have a material impact on its financial statements.
In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes”. The amendment simplifies the accounting for income taxes by eliminating some exceptions to the general approach in ASC 740, Income Taxes. It also clarifies certain aspects of the existing guidance to promote more consistent application, among other things. The guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning within 2021 with early adoption permitted.
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From time to time, the FASB or other standards setting bodies issue new accounting pronouncements. Updates to the FASB ASCs are communicated through issuance of ASUs. Unless otherwise discussed, the Company believes that the recently issued guidance, whether adopted or to be adopted in the future, is not expected to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements upon adoption.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risks
Interest Rate Risk
Our exposure to interest rate risk primarily relates to the interest income generated by excess cash, which is mostly held in interest-bearing bank deposits. Interest-earning instruments carry a degree of interest rate risk. We have not been exposed to material risks due to changes in interest rates, and we have not used any derivative financial instruments to manage our interest risk exposure.
Foreign Currency Exchange Rates
The some of our revenues are collected in and our expenses are paid in RMB. We face foreign currency rate translation risks when our results are translated to U.S. dollars.
The RMB was relatively stable against the U.S. dollar at approximately 8.28 RMB to the US$1.00 until July 21, 2005 when the Chinese currency regime was altered resulting in a 2.1% revaluation versus the U.S. dollar. From July 21, 2005 to September 30, 2010, the RMB exchange rate was no longer linked to the U.S. dollar but rather to a basket of currencies with a 0.3% margin of fluctuation resulting in further appreciation of the RMB against the U.S. dollar. Since September 30, 2009, the exchange rate had remained stable at 6.8307 RMB to 1.00 U.S. dollar until September 30, 2010 when the People’s Bank of China allowed a further appreciation of the RMB by 0.43% to 6.798 RMB to 1.00 U.S. dollar. The People’s Bank of China allowed the RMB and U.S. dollar exchange rate to fluctuate within 1% on April 16, 2012 and 2% on March 17, 2014, respectively. On September 30, 2020, the RMB traded at 6.7896 RMB to 1.00 U.S. dollar.
There remains international pressure on the Chinese government to adopt an even more flexible currency policy and the exchange rate of RMB is subject to changes in China’s government policies which are, to a large extent, dependent on the economic and political development both internationally and locally and the demand and supply of RMB in the domestic market. There can be no assurance that such exchange rate will continue to remain stable in the future amongst the volatility of currencies, globalization and the unstable economies in recent years. Since (i) our revenues and net income of our PRC operating entities are denominated in RMB, and (ii) the payment of dividends, if any, will be in U.S. dollars, any decrease in the value of RMB against U.S. dollars would adversely affect the value of the shares and dividends payable to shareholders, in U.S. dollars.
Inflation
To date, inflation in China has not materially affected our results of operations. According to the National Bureau of Statistics of China, the year-over-year percent changes in the consumer price index for December 2019, 2018 and 2017 were increases of 2.9%, 2.1% and 1.6%, respectively. Although we have not been materially affected by inflation in the past, we may be affected if China experiences higher rates of inflation in the future.
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Directors and Executive Officers
The following table sets forth information regarding our current directors and executive officers:
| Name | Age | Position | ||
| Guangde Cai | 52 | Chairman, Director | ||
| Zongyi Lian | 60 | President and Chief Executive Officer | ||
| Yuhua Huang | 46 | Chief Financial Officer | ||
| Jiaying Cai | 25 | Secretary, Director |
Guangde Cai - Chairman and Director
Mr. Cai, age 52, has been our Company’s Chairman and Director since October 12, 2020. Mr. Cai has extensive experience in financing and touchscreen industry. From August 1992 to August 1996, he worked at Hong Kong Lixin Group, first serving as Financial Manager and later as Financial Director of the group. From September 1996 to June 2003, he worked as Financial Director at Guangdong Midea Group. From July 2003 to December 2015, he worked as Project Manager at Mictouch China, responsible for the research, development, production and sales of infrared touchscreens. In 2006, he co-founded Damai and acted as General Manager, focusing on the research, development, production and sales of high-end five-wire resistive screen. By the end of 2007, Damai was relocated to Chengdu and renamed as Chengdu Wetouch where he works as General Manager. In 2011, he co-founded Sichuan Wetouch and in 2012, he founded Meishan Wetouch. Mr. Cai holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Sun Yat-sen University and a Master degree in Economics from Zhongnan University of Economics and Law. Mr. Cai’s management and extensive experience and his role as founder of Sichuan Wetouch led to the conclusion that he should serve as a director.
Zongyi Lian - Chief Executive Officer and President
Mr. Lian, age 60, was appointed Chief Executive Officer and President on October 12, 2020. He has served as Chief Executive Officer of Sichuan Wetouch since November 21, 2017. In 2006, he co-founded Chongqing Damai Touchscreen Computer Co., Ltd (“Damai”) (later renamed Chengdu Wetouch) and served as Vice Technique General Manager. In 2011, he co-founded Sichuan Wetouch and served as Vice Technique General Manager. Mr. Lian holds a Masters degree in Automatic Control from National Chiao Tung University.
Yuhua Huang - Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Huang, age 46, was appointed our Chief Financial Officer on October 12, 2020. He concurrently serves as Chief Financial Officer of Sichuan Wetouch, a position he has held since March 2018. From 2010 to 2013, he worked as accountant at Liugong Group and from 2014 to 2017, he served as Financial Manager at Shanghai Oriental Pearl Group Co., Ltd. Mr. Huang holds a Bachelor’s degree in accounting from Sichuan Institute of Industrial Technology. He was qualified as CPA in China in 2004 and as auditor in 2014, respectively.
Jiaying Cai - Secretary and Director
Ms. Cai, age 25, has been our Company’s Secretary and Director since June 2020. She concurrently serves as the Chief Executive Officer and director of BVI Wetouch, our wholly-owned subsidiary, since its inception on August 14, 2020. From February 2017 to May 2019, Ms. Cai worked at Chengdu Wetouch Technology Co., Ltd, an affiliate of Guangde Cai, which specializes in the research, development, manufacturing and sales of capacitive touchscreens widely used in HMI and military industries, where she served as staff of financial department, human resources department and purchasing department. In April 2020, she joined Chengdu Haobot Technology Co., Ltd and has been serving as its Legal Representative and General Manager until present. Ms. Cai holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music from The Sichuan Conservatory of Music and an EMBA degree from Sichuan University. Mr. Cai’s role at Chengu Wetouch led to the conclusion that she should serve as a director.
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Term of Office
Our directors hold office until the next annual meeting of shareholders of the Company and until their successors have been elected and qualified. Our officers are elected by the board of directors and serve at the discretion of the board of directors.
Family Relationships
Ms. Jiaying Cai, the Secretary and Director of the Company, is the daughter of Mr. Guangde Cai. Mr. Guange Cai, the Chairman and Director of the Company, is the indirect majority shareholder of Qixun Technology (Samoa) Limited and the indirect sole shareholder of Qihong Technology (Samoa) Limited, which together own 21.5% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company.
Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings
During the past ten years no current director, executive officer, promoter or control person of the Company has been involved in the following:
(1) A petition under the Federal bankruptcy laws or any state insolvency law which was filed by or against, or a receiver, fiscal agent or similar officer was appointed by a court for the business or property of such person, or any partnership in which he was a general partner at or within two years before the time of such filing, or any corporation or business association of which he was an executive officer at or within two years before the time of such filing;
(2) Such person was convicted in a criminal proceeding or is a named subject of a pending criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations and other minor offenses);
(3) Such person was the subject of any order, judgment, or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any court of competent jurisdiction, permanently or temporarily enjoining him from, or otherwise limiting, the following activities:
i. Acting as a futures commission merchant, introducing broker, commodity trading advisor, commodity pool operator, floor broker, leverage transaction merchant, any other person regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, or an associated person of any of the foregoing, or as an investment adviser, underwriter, broker or dealer in securities, or as an affiliated person, director or employee of any investment company, bank, savings and loan association or insurance company, or engaging in or continuing any conduct or practice in connection with such activity;
ii. Engaging in any type of business practice; or
iii. Engaging in any activity in connection with the purchase or sale of any security or commodity or in connection with any violation of Federal or State securities laws or Federal commodities laws;
(4) Such person was the subject of any order, judgment or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any Federal or State authority barring, suspending or otherwise limiting for more than 60 days the right of such person to engage in any activity described in paragraph (f)(3)(i) of this section, or to be associated with persons engaged in any such activity;
(5) Such person was found by a court of competent jurisdiction in a civil action or by the Commission to have violated any Federal or State securities law, and the judgment in such civil action or finding by the Commission has not been subsequently reversed, suspended, or vacated;
(6) Such person was found by a court of competent jurisdiction in a civil action or by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to have violated any Federal commodities law, and the judgment in such civil action or finding by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission has not been subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated;
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(7) Such person was the subject of, or a party to, any Federal or State judicial or administrative order, judgment, decree, or finding, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, relating to an alleged violation of:
i. Any Federal or State securities or commodities law or regulation; or
ii. Any law or regulation respecting financial institutions or insurance companies including, but not limited to, a temporary or permanent injunction, order of disgorgement or restitution, civil money penalty or temporary or permanent cease-and-desist order, or removal or prohibition order; or
iii. Any law or regulation prohibiting mail or wire fraud or fraud in connection with any business entity; or
(8) Such person was the subject of, or a party to, any sanction or order, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any self-regulatory organization (as defined in Section 3(a)(26) of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(26))), any registered entity (as defined in Section 1(a)(29) of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 1(a)(29))), or any equivalent exchange, association, entity or organization that has disciplinary authority over its members or persons associated with a member.
Board Committees
The Company does not have a formal Audit Committee, Nominating Committee and Compensation Committee. As the Company’s business expands, the directors will evaluate the necessity of such committees.
Code of Ethics
The Company has not currently adopted a code of ethics to apply to its principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer and controller, or persons performing similar functions given the size of its management.
EXECUTIVE AND DIRECTOR COMPENSATION
The following table sets forth information concerning all cash and non-cash compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our Chief Executive Officer and the other executive officer with compensation exceeding $100,000 during 2019 and 2018 (each a “Named Executive Officer”).
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
| Name and Principal Position | Year | Salary ($) | Bonus ($) | Option Awards ($)(2) | All Other Compensation ($) | Total ($) | |||||||||||||||||
| Zongyi Lian(1) | 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| David Lazar | 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||
(1) Mr. Lian was appointed Chief Executive Officer and President on October 12, 2020.
Neither the total compensation paid to Zongyi Lian, our Chief Executive Officer nor to Yuhua Huang, our Chief Financial Officer, is material.
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Employment Agreements with Key Executives of Sichuan Wetouch
On November 21, 2017, Sichuan Wetouch entered into an employment agreement with its Chief Executive Officer, Zongyi Lian, pursuant to which he receives an annual base salary of approximately $23,890 (equivalent to RMB168,000) plus other annual remuneration, including but not limited to position salary of approximately $17,070 (equivalent to RMB120,000), confidentiality fee of approximately $6,828 (equivalent to RMB48,000) and subsidies of approximately $9,104 (equivalent to RMB64,000). Mr. Lian’s employment is for an initial term of three (3) years and may be renewed by the parties within 30 days prior to the expiration of the employment agreement. On November 13, 2020, the employment agreement with Mr, Lian was renewed for another three (3) years until November 20, 2023, with the similar terms and conditions. Amount reflects salary paid to Mr. Lian for services rendered to our operating subsidiary, Sichuan Wetouch.
On November 1, 2017, Sichuan Wetouch entered into an employment agreement with its Chief Financial Officer, Yuhua Huang, pursuant to which he receives an annual base salary of approximately $11,945 (equivalent to RMB84,000) plus other annual remuneration, including but not limited to position salary of approximately $8,535 (equivalent to RMB60,000), confidentiality fee of approximately $3,414 (equivalent to RMB24,000) and subsidies of approximately $4,552 (equivalent to RMB32,000). Mr. Huang’s employment is for an initial term of three (3) years and may be renewed by the parties within 30 days prior to the expiration of the employment agreement. On November 11, 2020, the employment agreement with Mr, Huang was renewed for another three (3) years until October 31, 2023, with the similar terms and conditions. Amount reflects salary paid to Mr. Huang for services rendered to our operating subsidiary, Sichuan Wetouch.
Under these agreements, each of the individuals is employed for a specified time period and is entitled to receive annual salary plus other remuneration, pension insurance, medical insurance, maternity insurance, unemployment insurance, work-related injury insurance, housing provident funds and other benefits pursuant to PRC law. We and the individuals may terminate the employment upon mutual agreement. Provided that the individuals propose earlier termination and the agreement is terminated upon mutual agreement. The persons are not entitled to compensation. The persons may terminate the employment by giving thirty days advance written notice. We may terminate their employment for cause, at any time, without notice or remuneration, for certain acts of the person, such as serious violation of Sichuan Wetouch’s rules and regulations, and gross neglect of duty and misconduct resulting in large economic losses to Sichuan Wetouch. We may also terminate the employment for cause, with thirty days advance written notice and one month’s salary, for certain acts of the executive officer, such as illness or non-work related injury resulting in inability to work in the previous position or newly assigned position after recovery, inability to perform the assigned work and after training or adjustment of position, still failure to perform the assigned work. The employment agreements will be terminated upon (1) expiry of the employment, (2) the entitlement of the named executive officers to the pension insurance, (3) the death of the named executive officers, (4) the bankruptcy of Sichuan Wetouch, and (5) other circumstances regulated by laws and regulations.
Each individual is not permitted to (1) hold any side job during the employment, and (2) operate on their own or on behalf of other individuals or enterprises any business providing same or similar competitive products or services.
We have entered into confidentiality and non-competition agreements with each of the individuals in November, 2017, which were renewed in November, 2020. Each individual has agreed (1) to keep all confidential information confidential and return them together with any copy to Sichuan Wetouch upon termination of employment; (2) not to disclose the confidential information of Sichuan Wetouch to any third party; (3) not to allow any third party to use or acquire the confidential information of Sichuan Wetouch, except as required in the performance of his or her duties in connection with the employment or pursuant to the instruction of the Company; (4) not to use the confidential information of Sichaun Wetouch for its own benefits; and (4) to keep other confidential obligations. As a compensation, each individual is entitled to receive a monthly confidentiality fee at a different rate. Each individual has also agreed to hold, after the termination or expiry of his employment agreement, in strict confidence, any of our confidential information without any extra compensation.
Each officer has agreed to be bound by non-competition restrictions during the term of his employment and for two years following termination of the employment. The executive officers are not allowed to (1) directly or indirectly invest, establish, or be hired by, any individual or enterprises engaging in the same or similar business, or competitive business, (2) directly or indirectly persuade, induce, encourage, or cause any employee of the Company to terminate the employment with Sichuan Wetouch or its subsidiaries; and (3) directly or indirectly persuade, induce, encourage, or cause any customers of Sichuan Wetouch to terminate the business relationship with Sichuan Wetouch or its subsidiaries.
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Each officer is obligated to pay $7,110 to $14,220 (equivalent to RMB50,000 to RMB100,000) as a penalty, together with any earnings generated from the use or disclose of the confidential information, to Sichuan Wetouch for violation of the confidentiality and non-competition agreements.
Director Compensation
2019 Director Compensation Table
Name | Fees Earned or Paid in Cash | Stock Awards | Option Awards | Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation | Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings | All Other Compensation | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Jiaying Cai | 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Guangde Cai | 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| David Lazar | 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Ms. Cai became a director of the Company on June 18, 2020 and Mr. Cai became a director on October 12, 2020.
There is currently no agreement or arrangement to pay either of our two directors for their services as our directors.
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End
There are no current outstanding equity awards to our executive officers as of December 31, 2019.
Long-Term Incentive Plans
There are no arrangements or plans in which we provide pension, retirement or similar benefits for directors or executive officers.
Compensation Committee
We currently do not have a compensation committee of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors as a whole determines executive compensation.
Compensation of Directors
For the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2019, no members of our board of directors received compensation in their capacity as directors.
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The following table lists, as of December 28, 2020, the number of shares of common stock beneficially owned by (i) each person, entity or group (as that term is used in Section 13(d)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) known to the Company to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of the outstanding common stock; (ii) each of our directors (iii) each of our Named Executive Officers and (iv) all executive officers and directors as a group. Information relating to beneficial ownership of common stock by our principal stockholders and management is based upon information furnished by each person using “beneficial ownership” concepts under the rules of the SEC. Under these rules, a person is deemed to be a beneficial owner of a security if that person directly or indirectly has or shares voting power, which includes the power to vote or direct the voting of the security, or investment power, which includes the power to dispose or direct the disposition of the security. The person is also deemed to be a beneficial owner of any security of which that person has a right to acquire beneficial ownership within 60 days. Under the SEC rules, more than one person may be deemed to be a beneficial owner of the same securities, and a person may be deemed to be a beneficial owner of securities as to which he or she may not have any pecuniary interest. Except as noted below, each person has sole voting and investment power with respect to the shares beneficially owned and each stockholder’s address is c/o Wetouch Technology Limited, No.29, Third Main Avenue, Shigao Town, Renshou County, Meishan, Sichuan, China 620500.
The percentages below are calculated based on 31,397,083 shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of December 28, 2020.
| Name of Beneficial Owner | Shares | Percentage | ||||||
| Executive Officers and Directors: | ||||||||
| Guangde Cai (1) | 6,754,286 | 21.51 | % | |||||
| Jiaying Cai(2) | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Zongyi Lian | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Yuhua Huang | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| All officers and directors as a group (4 persons) | 6,754,286 | 21.51 | % | |||||
| 5% or Greater Holders: | ||||||||
| Qihong Technology (Samoa) Limited(1)(3)(4) | 4,497,143 | 14.32 | % | |||||
| Qixun Technology (Samoa) Limited(1)(5) | 2,257,143 | 7.19 | % | |||||
| Lu Zhongge(6) | 2,240,000 | 7.13 | % | |||||
| (1) | Mr. Guangde Cai, the Chairman of our Board, is the indirect majority shareholder of Qixun Technology (Samoa) Limited and indirect sole shareholder of Qihong Technology (Samoa) Limited. The number indicated includes the shares of the Company owned by each of Qixun Technology (Samoa) Limited and Qihong Technology (Samoa) Limited. | |
| (2) | Ms. Jiaying Cai, our director and secretary, owns no shares in the Company. Her father, Mr. Guange Cai, is the indirect majority shareholder of Qixun Technology (Samoa) Limited and indirect sole shareholder of Qihong Technology (Samoa) Limited. Ms. Cai disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares owned by Qixun Technology (Samoa) Limited and Qihong Technology (Samoa) Limited. |
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| (3) | Each of Qixun Technology (Samoa) Limited and Qihong Technology (Samoa) Limited purchased 857,143 shares from the Custodian in June 2020. The Samoan corporations are indirectly controlled and partially owned by Mr. Guange Cai, our Chairman. | |
| (4) | Includes 3,640,000 shares received for the exchange of 6,500 shares in BVI Wetouch in the Reverse Merger. | |
| (5) | Includes 1,400,000 received for the exchange of 2,500 shares in BVI Wetouch in the Reverse Merger. | |
| (6) | These shares were received for the exchange of 4,000 shares in BVI Wetouch in the Reverse Merger. |
Changes in Control
As of December 28, 2020, we are not aware of any arrangements that may result in “changes in control”, as that term is defined by the provisions of Item 403(c) of Regulation S-K.
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
In addition to the executive officer and director compensation arrangements discussed in “Executive Compensation,” below we describe transactions since incorporation, to which we have been a participant, in which the amount involved in the transaction is material to our company and in which any of the following is a party: (a) enterprises that directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, control or are controlled by, or are under common control with, our Company; (b) associates; (c) individuals owning, directly or indirectly, an interest in the voting power of our Company that gives them significant influence over our Company, and close members of any such individual’s family; (d) key management personnel, that is, those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of our Company, including directors and senior management of companies and close members of such individuals’ families; and (e) enterprises in which a substantial interest in the voting power is owned, directly or indirectly, by any person described in (c) or (d) or over which such a person is able to exercise significant influence.
On March 11, 2019, the Company issued 1,714,286 shares of common stock to Custodian Ventures, LLC in consideration for the payment of cash and the issuance of a promissory note by the Custodian in the principal amount of $96,025 to the Company. As of December 31, 2019, a total of $97,814, consisted of $96,025 in the principal amount and $1,789 as accrued interest was due to the Company. On June 18, 2020, the Company discharged Custodian from all obligations under the Note, including the payment of the total outstanding principal amount and accrued interest.
On June 15, 2020, Custodian entered into a stock purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Qihong Technology (Samoa) Limited and Qixun Technology (Samoa) Limited (each a “Buyer” and, collectively, the “Buyers”). Pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, on June 18, 2020, Custodian sold and transferred to the Buyers 1,714,286 shares for the total purchase price of $280,000 in cash. In connection with the closing of the transactions pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, David Lazar resigned as the sole officer and director of the Company, and Jiaying Cai was appointed as the sole director, President, Secretary and Treasurer of the Company. This transaction constituted a change of control of the Company. There is no family relationship or other relationship between the Seller and the Buyers. On June 18, 2020, in connection with the closing of the transactions pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Consulting Agreement between the Company and Custodian Ventures was terminated, and the Company released and discharged Custodian from all obligations to the Company under the Note, including the principal amount and accrued interest, in consideration for the services provided by Custodian, and Custodian forgave $8,465, the remaining outstanding amount of the loan due to Custodian by the Company. During the period June 16, 2020 through June 30, 2020, $1,800 in OTC registration and state filing fees with the state of Nevada expenses were paid on behalf of the Company by a related party of the company. As of December 28, 2020, $1,800 remains outstanding. This loan is unsecured, non-interest bearing, and has no specific terms for repay.
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Material Transactions with Related Parties
Sales of Products to Related Parties
Meishan Wetouch Technology Co.,Ltd (“Meishan Wetouch”)
Sichuan Wetouch sells capacitive touchscreens to Meishan Wetouch from time to time. For the years ended December 31, 2018, 2019 and nine months ended September 30, 2020, sales from Sichuan Wetouch to Meishan Wetouch was approximately $4,720, $184,212 and $0, respectively. There are no written agreements between Sichuan Wetouch and Meishan Wetouch. Mr. Guangde Cai, Chairman and director of the Company and our indirect majority shareholder, owns 95% of Meishan Wetouch.
Amounts due from Related Parties
For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 and for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the total amounts due from related parties were $71,884, $107,603 and $73,633 respectively. These advances are non-interest bearing and due on demand. The breakdown of the amount due from related parties are as below:
Mr. Guange Cai
As of June 30, 2020, there were $43,453 employee advances granted by the Company to Mr. Guange Cai, our Chairman. Said advances were the Company’s expenses given to Mr. Cai who utilized such funds on behalf of the Company for international payments to third-party consultants of the Company. Since the employee advances are not loans from the Company to Mr. Cai, no payments are due to the Company from Mr. Cai for these advances.
Mr. Shengyong Li
Mr. Shengyong Li is the general manager of Sichuan Wetouch. For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 and for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the employee advances due from Mr. Shengyong Li were $72, 0 and 0, respectively. These employee advances are non-interest bearing and due on demand.
Vision Touch Technology AG
For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 and for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the operating expense advances due from Vision Touch Technology AG were $71,812, 0 and $73,633, respectively. These operating expense advances are non-interest bearing and due on demand. Vision Touch Technology is solely owned by Mr. Yong Yang, a sales director of Sichuan Wetouch.
Meishan Wetouch Electronics Technology Co., Ltd.
For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 and for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the operating expense advances due from Meishan Wetouch Electronics Technology Co., Ltd. were nil, $107,603 and nil, respectively. These operating expense advances are non-interest bearing and due on demand.
Amounts due to Related Parties
For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 and for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the total amounts due to related parties were $5,000,803, $18,496,401 and $4,766,080, respectively. These advances are non-interest bearing and due on demand, with the details provided below:
Chengdu Wetouch Technology Co.,Ltd (“Chengdu Wetouch”)
For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 and for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the operating expenses advanced by Chengdu Wetouch to Sichuan Wetouch were $121,306, $117,607 and $129,370, respectively, These advances are non-interest bearing and due on demand.
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Chengdu Wetouch specializes in the research, development, manufacturing and sales of resistive touchscreens widely used in HMI and military industries. There are no written agreements between Sichuan Wetouch and Chengdu Wetouch. Mr. Guangde Cai is the majority shareholder of Chengdu Wetouch.
Meishan Wetouch
For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 and for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the operating expenses advanced by Meishan Wetouch to Sichuan Wetouch were $397,947, $0 and $74,453, respectively, These advances are non-interest bearing and due on demand.
Australia Vtouch Technolody Co., Ltd. (“Australia Vtouch”)
For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 and for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, Sichuan Wetouch owed Australia Vtouch, an Australian limited liability company, a total loan amount of $4,233,949, $4,287,092 and $4,341,331, respectively. The principal balance decreased on the amounts owed due to the floating foreign currency rates. Mr. Guangde Cai, Chairman and director of the Company and our indirect majority shareholder, owns 35.36% of Australia Vtouch. Those loans were remitted to Sichuan Wetouch by nine (9) individuals, namely Xiancheng Dai, Bo Feng, Hongying Li, Yi Li, Jie Ran, Xue Wang, Qinhong Yang, Junmei Zhang and Ping Zhu who later became shareholders of Australia Vtouch through conversion of their creditor’s rights under these loans pursuant to the loan agreements and supplemental agreements executed between them and Sichuan Wetouch. As a result of the conversion, Sichuan Wetouch was released from those loans to the nine (9) shareholders and Australia Vtouch became the creditor of Sichuan Wetouch. These funds was lent to Sichuan Wetouch for working capital purposes.
On November 24, 2020, Sichuan Wetouch repaid $4.3 million (RMB29.5 million) plus interests to Australia Vtouch in full. Upon such repayment, Sichuan Wetouch was fully released and discharged from those loans.
Sichuan Wetouch Trading Co., Ltd (“Wetouch Trading”)
For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 and for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the operating expenses advanced by Wetouch Trading, an affiliate of Mr. Guangde Cai, to Sichuan Wetouch were $0, $18,991 and $0, respectively. These advances are non-interest bearing and due on demand.
Mr. Guangde Cai, Ms. Jiaying Cai and Mr. Shengyong Li
For the year ended December 31, 2018, Sichuan Wetouch owned Mr. Guangde Cai, Ms. Jiaying Cai and Mr. Shengyong Li, the related parties of the Company, a total amount of approximately $14,000,000 (equivalent to RMB93.5M). On July 19, 2016, pursuant to a share transfer agreement, HK Wetouch acquired 100% of Sichuan Wetouch with loans from Mr. Guangde Cai, Ms. Jiaying Cai and Mr. Shengyong Li in the total amount of approximately $14,000,000 (equivalent to RMB93.5M). These loans were unsecured and non-interest bearing and due on demand. On September 30, 2019, Sichuan Wetouch made full repayment of the $14,000,000 to Mr. Guangde Cai, Ms. Jiaying Cai and Mr. Shengyong Li, respectively.
Mr. Guangde Cai
For the year ended December 31, 2019 and for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, Sichuan Wetouch owed Mr. Guangde Cai $215,031 and $220,926, respectively. These advances are non-interest bearing and due on demand.
Mr. Yong Yang
For the year ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 and for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, Sichuan Wetouch owed Mr. Yong Yang $32,570, 24,275 and nil, respectively. These advances are non-interest bearing and due on demand.
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Guarantees from Related Parties
Mr. Guangde Cai, our Chairman, and Sichuan Wetouch had provided guarantees for seven different loans for parties related to the Company and Mr. Cai.
As of October 9, 2020, the Company and Mr. Guangde Cai have been unconditionally and fully released from all such guarantees. Set forth below is a description of these related party guarantees:
Mr. Guangde Cai
On July 5, 2013, Mr. Guangde Cai guaranteed the repayment of a loan owed by Sichuan Wetouch in the principal amount of RMB60,000,000 (equivalent to approximately $8,570,000). Although the principal was paid in full as of December 31, 2018, the default penalties remained unpaid. On September 16, 2020, the default penalties of RMB11.8 million (equivalent to $1.7 million) related to the loan were paid in full and Mr. Guangde Cai was released and discharged from his guarantee.
Chengdu Wetouch
On July 5, 2013, Chuengdu Wetouch guaranteed the repayment of a loan owed by Sichuan Wetouch in the principal amount of RMB60,000,000 (equivalent to approximately $8,570,000). Although the principal was paid in full as of December 31, 2018, the default penalties remained unpaid. As of September 16, 2020, Sichuan Wetouch paid off the default penalties of RMB11.8 million (equivalent to US$1,700,000) in full and Chuengdu Wetouch was released and discharged.
Guarantor to Related Parties
On July 29, 2014, Sichuan Wetouch and Mr. Guangde Cai guaranteed the repayment of a loan owed by Chengdu Wetouch to Bank of ChengDu Bank Co., Ltd (“Chengdu Bank”) in the principal amount of RMB21,000,000 (equivalent to approximately $3,000,000) and then to Chengdu SME Credit Guarantee Co., Ltd. (“Chengdu SME”) since they repaid the loan balance on behalf Chengdu Wetouch. Chengdu Wetouch defaulted and litigation was commenced by Chengdu SME on July 2, 2018 at Chengdu Intermediate People’s Court against Chengdu Wetouch, Sichuan Wetouch, Mr. Guangde Cai and other guarantors. On October 9, 2020, Sichuan Wetouch and Mr. Guangde Cai were unconditionally and fully released from such loan.
On April 21, 2014 and May 26, 2015, respectively, Sichuan Wetouch and Mr. Guangde Cai guaranteed the repayment of a loan in the principal amount of RMB 9,000,000 (equivalent to approximately $1,300,000) and a loan principal of RMB15,000,000.00 (equivalent to approximately $2,100,000) owed by Chengdu Wetouch to Deyang Bank Chengdu Branch (“Deyang Bank”), the unpaid balance of which was assigned to Tianhong Innovative Assets Management Co., Ltd (“Tianhong Assets”). Chengdu Wetouch defaulted on both loans and litigation was commenced by Tianhong Assets on May 3, 2017 at Chengdu Qingyang People’s Court against Chengdu Wetouch, Sichuan Wetouch, Mr. Guangde Cai and other guarantors. On October 9, 2020, Sichuan Wetouch and Mr. Guangde Cai were unconditionally and fully released from both loans.
On July 7, 2014, Sichuan Wetouch and Mr. Guangde Cai guaranteed the repayment of a loan owed by Chengdu Wetouch to Sichuan Tianfu Bank Co., Ltd. Chengdu Wenjiang Branch (“Tianfu Bank”) in the principal amount of RMB15,000,000 (equivalent to approximately $2,100,000). Chengdu Wetouch defaulted and litigation was commenced on April 29, 2016 at Chengdu Intermediate People’s Court against Chengdu Wetouch, Sichuan Wetouch, Mr. Guangde Cai and other guarantors. On October 9, 2020, Sichuan Wetouch and Mr. Guangde Cai were unconditionally and fully released from such loan.
On March 19, 2014, Sichuan Wetouch, Hong Kong Wetouch and Mr. Guangde Cai guaranteed the repayment of a loan owed by Chengdu Wetouch to Chengdu Bank in the principal amount of RMB15,000,000 (equivalent to approximately $2,100,000) and then to Chengdu Hi-tech Investment Group Co., Ltd. (“CDHT Investment”) and Sichuan Renshou Shigaotianfu Investment Co., Ltd. and Renshou Tengyi Landscaping Co., Ltd. who repaid loan balance on behalf of Chengdu Wetouch. Litigation was commenced by CDHT Investment on August 16, 2018 at Chengdu Railway Transport Court against Chengdu Wetouch, Sichuan Wetouch, Hong Kong Wetouch and Mr. Guangde Cai for repayment of the partial loan balance it advanced. On October 9, 2020, Sichuan Wetouch, Hong Kong Wetouch and Mr. Guangde Cai were unconditionally and fully released from such loan.
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On May 23, 2014, Sichuan Wetouch and Mr. Guangde Cai guaranteed the repayment of a loan owed by Chengdu Wetouch to Agricultural Bank of China Co., Ltd. (“Agricultural Bank”) in the principal amount of RMB20,000,000 (equivalent to approximately $3,700,000). Chengdu Wetouch defaulted and litigation commenced by Agricultural Bank on February 3, 2017 at Chengdu Wenjiang People’s Court against Chengdu Wetouch, Sichuan Wetouch, Mr. Guangde Cai and other guarantors. On October 9, 2020, Sichuan Wetouch and Mr. Guangde Cai were unconditionally and fully released from such loan.
On March 19, 2014, Sichuan Wetouch and Mr. Guangde Cai guaranteed the repayment of a loan owed by Chengdu Wetouch to Chengdu Bank in the principal amount of RMB15,000,000 (equivalent to approximately $2,100,000) and then to CDHT Investment who repaid loan balance on behalf Chengdu Wetouch. Chengdu Wetouch defaulted and litigation was commenced by CDHT Investment on August 16, 2018 at Chengdu Intermediate People’s Court against Chengdu Wetouch, Sichuan Wetouch, Mr. Guangde Cai and other guarantors. On October 9, 2020, Sichuan Wetouch and MR. Guangde Cai were unconditionally and fully released from such loan.
On October 21, 2014, Sichuan Wetouch and Mr. Guangde Cai guaranteed the repayment of a loan owed by Meishan Wetouch to Meishan Rural Commercial Bank Co., Ltd. (“MRC Bank”) in the principal amount of RMB26,000,000 (equivalent to approximately $3,700,000). Meishan Wetouch defaulted and litigation was commenced by MRC Bank on June 1, 2018 at Meishan Intermediate People’s Court against Meishan Wetouch, Sichuan Wetouch, Mr. Guangde Cai and other guarantors. On October 9, 2020, Sichuan Wetouch and Mr. Guangde Cai were unconditionally and fully released from such loan.
Review, Approval and Ratification of Related Party Transactions
Given our small size and limited financial resources, we have not adopted formal policies and procedures for the review, approval or ratification of transactions, such as those described above, with our executive officer(s), Director(s) and significant stockholders. We intend to establish formal policies and procedures in the future, once we have sufficient resources and have appointed additional Directors, so that such transactions will be subject to the review, approval or ratification of our Board of Directors, or an appropriate committee thereof. On a moving forward basis, our Directors will continue to approve any related party transaction.
Director Independence
Our board of directors is currently composed of two members, neither of whom qualify as independent directors in accordance with the published listing requirements of the NASDAQ Global Market. The NASDAQ independence definition includes a series of objective tests, such as that the director is not, and has not been for at least three years, one of our employees and that neither the director, nor any of his family members has engaged in various types of business dealings with us. In addition, our board of directors has not made a subjective determination as to each director that no relationships exist which, in the opinion of our board of directors, would interfere with the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the responsibilities of a director, though such subjective determination is required by the NASDAQ rules. Had our board of directors made these determinations, our board of directors would have reviewed and discussed information provided by the directors and us with regard to each director’s business and personal activities and relationships as they may relate to us and our management.
Legal Proceedings
We know of no material, active, pending or threatened proceeding against us or our subsidiaries, nor are we, or any subsidiary, involved as a plaintiff or defendant in any material proceeding or pending litigation.
From time to time, the Company and its affiliates are parties to various legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. Although Sichuan Wetouch, Hong Kong Wetouch and Mr. Guangde Cai were named as defendants in several litigation matters, as of the date of this disclosure, all such matters have been settled and Sichuan Wetouch, Hong Kong Wetouch and our Chairman Mr. Guangde Cai were unconditionally and fully discharged and released therefrom. See “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence”. Accordingly, there are no pending material legal proceedings against the Company or Mr. Cai.
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The rights of our stockholders are be governed by Nevada law, and our Articles of Incorporation, as amended, and our Bylaws. The following briefly summarizes the material terms of our Common Stock.
Common Stock
The Company is authorized to issue 300,000,000 shares of common stock at a par value of $0.001 and as of December 28, 2020 had 31,397,083 shares of common stock issued and outstanding.
Reverse Stock Split
Effective on September 30, 2020, every seventy (70) shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share, has been combined into and automatically become one (1) fully paid and non-assessable share of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share (“Reverse Stock Split”). No fractional shares shall be issued in connection with the Reverse Stock Split. Any holder of record that otherwise would be entitled to receive a fractional share shall be entitled to receive one whole share.
Dividend Rights
The holders of outstanding shares of our common stock are entitled to receive dividends out of funds legally available at the times and in the amounts that our board of directors may determine.
Voting Rights
Each holder of our common stock is entitled to one vote for each share of common stock held on all matters submitted to a vote of stockholders. Cumulative voting for the election of directors is not provided for in our articles of incorporation, which means that the holders of a majority of our shares of common stock voted can elect all of the directors then standing for election.
Preemptive or Similar Rights
Our Common Stock is not entitled to preemptive rights and is not subject to conversion or redemption.
Liquidation Rights
Upon our liquidation, dissolution, or winding-up, the assets legally available for distribution to our stockholders would be distributable ratably among the holders of our Common Stock outstanding at that time after payment of other claims of creditors.
Preferred Stock
The Company is authorized to issue 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock at a par value of $0.001 and as of December 28, 2020 had no shares of preferred stock issued and outstanding.
Preferred Stock
The preferred stock may be issued at any time or from time to time, in any one or more series, and any such series shall be comprised of such number of shares and may have such voting powers, whole or limited, or no voting powers, and such designations, preferences and relative, participating, options or other special rights and qualifications, limitations, or restrictions thereof, including liquidation preferences, as shall be stated and expressed in the board resolutions of the Company.
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We are registering for resale by the Selling Shareholders named herein an aggregate of 15,889,371 shares of Common Stock that are issued and outstanding. Except as described in “Prospectus Summary—Recent Developments” above or as described in the table below, the Selling Shareholders have not had any material relationship with us within the past three years. The following table sets forth the shares beneficially owned, as of December 28, 2020, by the Selling Shareholders prior to the offering contemplated by this prospectus, the number of shares that the Selling Shareholders may offer and sell from time to time under this prospectus and the number of shares which the Selling Shareholders would own beneficially if all such offered shares are sold.
Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with Rule 13d-3(d) promulgated by the SEC under the Exchange Act. The percentage of shares beneficially owned prior to the offering is based on 31,397,083 shares of our common stock outstanding as of December 28, 2020.
None of the Selling Shareholders are a registered broker-dealer or an affiliate of a registered broker-dealer. None of the Selling Shareholders nor any of their respective affiliates have held a position or office, or had any other material relationship, with us or any of our predecessors or affiliates. The Selling Shareholders have acquired their shares solely for investment and not with a view to or for resale or distribution of such securities.
For each Selling Shareholder named below, the number indicated in the column entitled “Beneficial Ownership Before the Offering” includes the common stocks owned by each such Selling Shareholder. The number in the column entitled “Beneficial Ownership After the Offering” assumes that all the shares of Common Stock being registered in this prospectus for said Selling Shareholder are being sold.
| Selling Security Holder | Beneficial Ownership Before the Offering | Number of Shares being Offered | Beneficial Ownership After the Offering | Percentage of Ownership After the Offering | ||||||||||||
| ZHONGGE LU | 2, 240,000 | 1,399,664 | 840,336 | 2.68 | % | |||||||||||
| XIAOLI YU | 1,400,000 | 78,555 | 1,321,445 | 4.21 | % | |||||||||||
| NANTING QIU | 840,000 | 200,000 | 640,000 | 2.04 | % | |||||||||||
| YING LIU | 840,000 | 754,000 | 86,000 | * | % | |||||||||||
| XUEBING DENG | 840,000 | 672,269 | 167,731 | * | % | |||||||||||
| JIAYING SHI | 560,000 | 560,000 | 0 | * | % | |||||||||||
| XIANGCHENG YANG | 560,000 | 560,000 | 0 | * | % | |||||||||||
| JING YANG | 560,000 | 560,000 | 0 | * | % | |||||||||||
| ZHUGEN ZHANG | 560,000 | 560,000 | 0 | * | % | |||||||||||
| MIN XIE | 560,000 | 520,168 | 39,832 | * | % | |||||||||||
| WEI XUE | 560,000 | 504,202 | 55,798 | * | % | |||||||||||
| MANLI WU | 560,000 | 453,054 | 106,946 | * | % | |||||||||||
| RONG LIU | 560,000 | 481,750 | 78,250 | * | % | |||||||||||
| ZHIPING ZHOU | 560,000 | 560,000 | 0 | * | % | |||||||||||
| PENGJUAN DONG | 280,000 | 61,507 | 218,493 | * | % | |||||||||||
| YAN YANG | 280,000 | 280,000 | 0 | * | % | |||||||||||
| MEI LIU | 280,000 | 280,000 | 0 | * | % | |||||||||||
| LUXI SONG | 280,000 | 280,000 | 0 | * | % | |||||||||||
| QIAN LI | 280,000 | 252,101 | 27,899 | * | % | |||||||||||
| LAN LAN | 280,000 | 252,101 | 27,899 | * | % | |||||||||||
| XIAOLAN JIANG | 280,000 | 180,000 | 100,000 | * | % | |||||||||||
| BIN LI | 280,000 | 280,000 | 0 | * | % | |||||||||||
| ZIXIAO ZHENG | 280,000 | 280,000 | 0 | * | % | |||||||||||
| CHUANKANG XIAO | 280,000 | 280,000 | 0 | * | % | |||||||||||
| JUNMING DUAN | 280,000 | 280,000 | 0 | * | % | |||||||||||
| XUEJUN ZHANG | 280,000 | 280,000 | 0 | * | % | |||||||||||
| GUIYING WU | 280,000 | 280,000 | 0 | * | % | |||||||||||
| YANMEI LIU | 280,000 | 280,000 | 0 | * | % | |||||||||||
| LIJUAN WANG | 280,000 | 280,000 | 0 | * | % | |||||||||||
| RUILIAN MOU | 280,000 | 280,000 | 0 | * | % | |||||||||||
| LI WEN | 280,000 | 280,000 | 0 | * | % | |||||||||||
| SONGBAI LIN | 280,000 | 280,000 | 0 | * | % | |||||||||||
| HONG LUO | 280,000 | 280,000 | 0 | * | % | |||||||||||
| PINGWEI LI | 280,000 | 280,000 | 0 | * | % | |||||||||||
| WEI LIN | 280,000 | 280,000 | 0 | * | % | |||||||||||
| GUISONG BAI | 280,000 | 280,000 | 0 | * | % | |||||||||||
| YINDA WEN | 280,000 | 280,000 | 0 | * | % | |||||||||||
| LEI CHEN | 280,000 | 280,000 | 0 | * | % | |||||||||||
| PENG ZHOU | 280,000 | 280,000 | 0 | * | % | |||||||||||
| TIANJUN CAI | 280,000 | 280,000 | 0 | * | % | |||||||||||
| FENG ZHOU | 280,000 | 280,000 | 0 | * | % | |||||||||||
| XUEJUN ZHOU | 280,000 | 280,000 | 0 | * | % | |||||||||||
| HUAQING QI | 280,000 | 280,000 | 0 | * | % | |||||||||||
| KAIJIAN LU | 280,000 | 280,000 | 0 | * | % | |||||||||||
* Less than 2%.
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We are registering an aggregate of 15,889,371 shares of Common Stock which are currently issued and outstanding. We will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale by the Selling Shareholders of the shares of common stock. We will bear all fees and expenses incident to our obligation to register the shares of common stock.
The shares to be sold by the Selling Shareholders can only be sold at the fixed sale price of $3.38 per share until such time as our shares are quoted on the OTCQX, the OTCQB or listed on any other national securities exchange or automated interdealer quotation system, and thereafter at prevailing market prices or privately negotiated prices. The offering price of $3.38 per share was determined based upon the average trading price of the Company’s common stock on the OTC Pink Market on December 28, 2020. The Selling Shareholders may sell all or a portion of the shares of common stock beneficially owned by them and offered hereby from time to time directly or through one or more underwriters, broker-dealers or agents. If the shares of common stock are sold through underwriters or broker-dealers, the selling shareholders will be responsible for underwriting discounts or commissions or agent’s commissions. The shares of common stock may be sold in one or more transactions at fixed prices. These sales may be effected in transactions, which may involve crosses or block transactions,
| ● | on any national securities exchange or quotation service on which the securities may be listed or quoted at the time of sale; | |
| ● | in the over-the-counter market; | |
| ● | in transactions otherwise than on these exchanges or systems or in the over-the-counter market; | |
| ● | through the writing of options, whether such options are listed on an options exchange or otherwise; | |
| ● | ordinary brokerage transactions and transactions in which the broker-dealer solicits purchasers; | |
| ● | block trades in which the broker-dealer will attempt to sell the shares as agent but may position and resell a portion of the block as principal to facilitate the transaction; | |
| ● | purchases by a broker-dealer as principal and resale by the broker-dealer for its account; | |
| ● | an exchange distribution in accordance with the rules of the applicable exchange; | |
| ● | privately negotiated transactions; | |
| ● | short sales; | |
| ● | sales pursuant to Rule 144; | |
| ● | broker-dealers may agree with the selling securityholders to sell a specified number of such shares at a stipulated price per share; | |
| ● | a combination of any such methods of sale; and | |
| ● | any other method permitted pursuant to applicable law. |
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If the Selling Shareholders effect such transactions by selling shares of common stock to or through underwriters, broker-dealers or agents, such underwriters, broker-dealers or agents may receive commissions in the form of discounts, concessions or commissions from the Selling Shareholders or commissions from purchasers of the shares of common stock for whom they may act as agent or to whom they may sell as principal (which discounts, concessions or commissions as to particular underwriters, broker-dealers or agents may be in excess of those customary in the types of transactions involved). In connection with sales of the shares of common stock or otherwise, the Selling Shareholders may enter into hedging transactions with broker-dealers, which may in turn engage in short sales of the shares of common stock in the course of hedging in positions they assume. The Selling Shareholders may also sell shares of common stock short and deliver shares of common stock covered by this prospectus to close out short positions and to return borrowed shares in connection with such short sales. The Selling Shareholders may also loan or pledge shares of common stock to broker-dealers that in turn may sell such shares.
The Selling Shareholders may pledge or grant a security interest in some or all of the shares of common stock owned by them and, if they default in the performance of their secured obligations, the pledgees or secured parties may offer and sell the shares of common stock from time to time pursuant to this prospectus or any amendment to this prospectus under Rule 424(b)(3) or other applicable provision of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, amending, if necessary, the list of selling shareholders to include the pledgee, transferee or other successors in interest as selling shareholders under this prospectus. The selling shareholders also may transfer and donate the shares of common stock in other circumstances in which case the transferees, donees, pledgees or other successors in interest will be the selling beneficial owners for purposes of this prospectus.
The Selling Shareholders and any broker-dealer participating in the distribution of the shares of common stock may be deemed to be “underwriters” within the meaning of the Securities Act, and any commission paid, or any discounts or concessions allowed to, any such broker-dealer may be deemed to be underwriting commissions or discounts under the Securities Act. At the time a particular offering of the shares of common stock is made, a prospectus supplement, if required, will be distributed which will set forth the aggregate amount of shares of common stock being offered and the terms of the offering, including the name or names of any broker-dealers or agents, any discounts, commissions and other terms constituting compensation from the selling shareholders and any discounts, commissions or concessions allowed or reallowed or paid to broker-dealers.
Under the securities laws of some states, the shares of common stock may be sold in such states only through registered or licensed brokers or dealers. In addition, in some states the shares of common stock may not be sold unless such shares have been registered or qualified for sale in such state or an exemption from registration or qualification is available and is complied with.
There can be no assurance that any Selling Shareholder will sell any or all of the shares of common stock registered pursuant to the registration statement, of which this prospectus forms a part.
The Selling Shareholders and any other person participating in such distribution will be subject to applicable provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder, including, without limitation, Regulation M of the Exchange Act, which may limit the timing of purchases and sales of any of the shares of common stock by the Selling Shareholders and any other participating person. Regulation M may also restrict the ability of any person engaged in the distribution of the shares of common stock to engage in market-making activities with respect to the shares of common stock. All of the foregoing may affect the marketability of the shares of common stock and the ability of any person or entity to engage in market-making activities with respect to the shares of common stock.
We will pay all expenses of the registration of the shares of Common Stock, including SEC filing fees and expenses of compliance with state securities or “blue sky” laws; provided, however, that a selling stockholder will pay all underwriting discounts and selling commissions, if any.
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The validity of the shares of common stock being offered by this prospectus has been passed upon for us by The Crone Law Group, P.C.
The consolidated financial statements included in this registration statement for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 and three months ended September 30, 2020 have been audited by B F Borgers CPA PC, an independent registered public accounting firm, and are included in reliance upon such report given upon the authority of said firm as experts in auditing and accounting.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
On December 11, 2020, the Company became subject to the reporting requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) as a result of its Registration Statement on Form 10 (the “Registration Statement”) being declared effective by the SEC. You can obtain a copy of the Registration Statement on Form 10, including the exhibits filed with it, from the SEC as indicated below.
Upon being subject to the reporting requirements of the SEC, we became obligated to file annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC. You may read and copy any materials we file with the SEC at their Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC 20549, on official business days during the hours of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. You may obtain information about the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. Our filings are also available to the public from commercial document retrieval services and at the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov.
You should rely only on the information contained in this prospectus. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with different information. Therefore, if anyone gives you different or additional information, you should not rely on it. The information contained in this prospectus is correct as of its date. It may not continue to be correct after this date.
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.
WETOUCH HOLDING GROUP LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 (UNAUDITED)
WETOUCH HOLDING GROUP LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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WETOUCH HOLDING GROUP LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES UNAUDITED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
| As of September 30, | As of December 31, | |||||||
| 2020 | 2019 | |||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| CURRENT ASSETS | ||||||||
| Cash | $ | 19,268,280 | $ | 14,279,797 | ||||
| Accounts receivable, net of US$72,672 and US$70,874 allowance of doubtful accounts as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively | 17,788,923 | 16,049,453 | ||||||
| Inventories | 269,161 | 203,778 | ||||||
| Due from related parties | 73,633 | 71,884 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 389,845 | 283,269 | ||||||
| TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS | 37,762,178 | 30,888,181 | ||||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 9,370,419 | 9,867,584 | ||||||
| Intangible assets, net | 969,365 | 989,052 | ||||||
| TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 48,129,626 | $ | 41,744,817 | ||||
| LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | ||||||||
| Short-term bank loans | $ | - | $ | 430,923 | ||||
| Accounts payable | 1,011,632 | 795,480 | ||||||
| Due to related parties | 4,766,080 | 5,000,803 | ||||||
| Income tax payable | 107,921 | 642,967 | ||||||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 833,219 | 2,340,858 | ||||||
| Deferred grants | 235,655 | 229,826 | ||||||
| TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES | 6,954,507 | 9,440,857 | ||||||
| Deferred grants-non current | 475,237 | 635,851 | ||||||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | $ | 7,429,744 | $ | 10,076,708 | ||||
| COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 9) | ||||||||
| STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
| Common stock, $1.0 par value, 50,000 authorized, 10,000 and 10,000 issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively* | $ | 10,000 | $ | 1,288 | ||||
| Additional paid in capital | 32,034 | 40,746 | ||||||
| Statutory reserve | 2,003,569 | 2,003,569 | ||||||
| Retained earnings | 39,336,959 | 31,357,494 | ||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (682,680 | ) | (1,734,988 | ) | ||||
| TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | 40,699,882 | 31,668,109 | ||||||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | $ | 48,129,626 | $ | 41,744,817 | ||||
*Retrospectively presented for effect of reorganization under common control, see Note 1
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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WETOUCH HOLDING GROUP LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
| Three-Month Period Ended | Nine-Month Period Ended | |||||||||||||||
| September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |||||||||||||
| REVENUES | $ | 11,904,120 | $ | 12,583,836 | $ | 20,669,272 | $ | 30,584,091 | ||||||||
| COST OF REVENUES | (5,716,594 | ) | (6,124,237 | ) | (10,180,477 | ) | (15,321,469 | ) | ||||||||
| GROSS PROFIT | 6,187,526 | 6,459,599 | 10,488,795 | 15,262,622 | ||||||||||||
| OPERATING EXPENSES | ||||||||||||||||
| Selling expenses | (29,028 | ) | (47,697 | ) | (73,960 | ) | (190,796 | ) | ||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | (952,824 | ) | (1,129,679 | ) | (1,512,761 | ) | (2,108,985 | ) | ||||||||
| Research and development expenses | (21,532 | ) | (33,872 | ) | (54,831 | ) | (104,517 | ) | ||||||||
| OPERATING EXPENSES | (1,003,384 | ) | (1,211,248 | ) | (1,641,552 | ) | (2,404,298 | ) | ||||||||
| INCOME FROM OPERATIONS | 5,184,142 | 5,248,351 | 8,847,243 | 12,858,324 | ||||||||||||
| Interest income | 21,483 | 18,563 | 61,092 | 57,197 | ||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (33 | ) | (3,301 | ) | (5,926 | ) | (9,898 | ) | ||||||||
| Government grant | 57,922 | 58,897 | 185,905 | 192,910 | ||||||||||||
| Late penalty on debt | - | - | - | (874,279 | ) | |||||||||||
| TOTAL OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES), NET | 79,372 | 74,159 | 241,071 | (634,070 | ) | |||||||||||
| INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE | 5,263,514 | 5,322,510 | 9,088,314 | 12,224,254 | ||||||||||||
| INCOME TAX EXPENSE | (537,019 | ) | (916,922 | ) | (1,108,849 | ) | (2,090,404 | ) | ||||||||
| NET INCOME | $ | 4,726,495 | $ | 4,405,588 | $ | 7,979,465 | $ | 10,133,850 | ||||||||
| OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) | ||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | 1,530,474 | (2,094,785 | ) | 1,052,308 | (1,609,536 | ) | ||||||||||
| COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | $ | 6,256,969 | $ | 2,310,803 | $ | 9,031,773 | $ | 8,524,314 | ||||||||
| EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic and diluted | $ | 472.6 | $ | 440.6 | $ | 797.9 | $ | 1,013.4 | ||||||||
| WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | ||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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WETOUCH HOLDING GROUP LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE NINE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 AND 2019
(Unaudited)
| Common stock | Additional paid-in | Statutory | Retained | Accumulated other comprehensive | Total stockholders’ | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share | Amount | capital | reserve | Earnings | Income (loss) | equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2019 | 10,000 | $ | 1,288 | $ | 40,746 | $ | 2,003,569 | $ | 31,357,494 | $ | (1,734,988 | ) | $ | 31,668,109 | ||||||||||||||
| Net income | - | - | - | - | 7,979,465 | - | 7,979,465 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Reorganization by share exchange | - | 8,712 | (8,712 | ) | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | - | - | - | - | - | 1,052,308 | 1,052,308 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at September 30, 2020 | 10,000 | $ | 10,000 | $ | 32,034 | $ | 2,003,569 | $ | 39,336,959 | $ | (682,680 | ) | $ | 40,699,882 | ||||||||||||||
| Common stock | Additional paid-in | Statutory | Retained | Accumulated other comprehensive | Total stockholders’ | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | capital | reserve | Earnings | Income (loss) | equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2018 | 10,000 | $ | 1,288 | $ | 40,746 | $ | 288,045 | $ | 19,356,405 | $ | (890,796 | ) | $ | 18,795,688 | ||||||||||||||
| Net income | - | - | - | - | 10,133,850 | - | 10,133,850 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Appropriation to statutory reserve | 1,715,524 | (1,715,524 | ) | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | - | - | - | - | - | (1,609,536 | ) | (1,609,536 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at September 30, 2019 | 10,000 | $ | 1,288 | $ | 40,746 | $ | 2,003,569 | $ | 27,774,731 | $ | (2,500,332 | ) | $ | 27,320,002 | ||||||||||||||
WETOUCH HOLDING GROUP LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY FOR THE THREE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 AND 2019
(Unaudited)
| Common stock | Additional paid-in | Statutory | Retained | Accumulated other comprehensive | Total stockholders’ | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share | Amount | capital | reserve | Earnings | Income (loss) | equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at July 1, 2020 | 10,000 | $ | 1,288 | $ | 40,746 | $ | 2,003,569 | $ | 34,610,464 | $ | (2,213,154 | ) | $ | 34,442,913 | ||||||||||||||
| Net income | - | - | - | - | 4,726,495 | - | 4,726,495 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Reorganization by share exchange | - | 8,712 | (8,712 | ) | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | - | - | - | - | - | 1,530,474 | 1,530,474 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at September 30, 2020 | 10,000 | $ | 10,000 | $ | 32,034 | $ | 2,003,569 | $ | 39,336,959 | $ | (682,680 | ) | $ | 40,699,882 | ||||||||||||||
| Common stock | Additional paid-in | Statutory | Retained | Accumulated other comprehensive | Total stockholders’ | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | capital | reserve | Earnings | (Income) loss | equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at July 1, 2019 | 10,000 | $ | 1,288 | $ | 40,746 | $ | 288,045 | $ | 25,084,667 | $ | (405,547 | ) | $ | 25,009,199 | ||||||||||||||
| Net income | - | - | - | - | 4,405,588 | - | 4,405,588 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| AAppropriation to statutory reserve | 1,715,524 | (1,715,524 | ) | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | - | - | - | - | - | (2,094,785 | ) | (2,094,785 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at September 30, 2019 | 10,000 | $ | 1,288 | $ | 40,746 | $ | 2,003,569 | $ | 27,774,731 | $ | (2,500,332 | ) | $ | 27,320,002 | ||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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WETOUCH HOLDING GROUP LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
For the nine-months ended September 30, | ||||||||
| 2020 | 2019 | |||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities | ||||||||
| Net income | $ | 7,979,465 | $ | 10,133,850 | ||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities | ||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 769,179 | 783,567 | ||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts receivable | (1,293,696 | ) | (4,947,989 | ) | ||||
| Amounts due from related parties | 280 | 88,365 | ||||||
| Inventories | (58,465 | ) | 5,751 | |||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | (96,350 | ) | (8,578 | ) | ||||
| Accounts payable | 190,281 | (643,636 | ) | |||||
| Amounts due to related parties | (351,048 | ) | 321,606 | |||||
| Tax payable | (535,330 | ) | 309,058 | |||||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | (1,530,154 | ) | 64,203 | |||||
| Deferred grants | (171,603 | ) | (188,605 | ) | ||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 4,902,561 | 5,917,592 | ||||||
| Cash flows from investing activities | ||||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | - | - | ||||||
| Cash flows from financing activities | ||||||||
| Repayment of bank borrowings | (429,011 | ) | - | |||||
| Repayment of interest-free advances to related parties | - | (13,618,684 | ) | |||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (429,011 | ) | (13,618,684 | ) | ||||
| Effect of changes of foreign exchange rates on cash | 514,933 | (907,231 | ) | |||||
| Net increase in cash | 4,988,483 | (8,608,323 | ) | |||||
| Cash, beginning of period | 14,279,797 | 18,292,780 | ||||||
| Cash, end of period | $ | 19,268,280 | $ | 9,684,457 | ||||
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information | ||||||||
| Cash paid for interest expense | $ | 42,901 | $ | - | ||||
| Cash paid for income tax | $ | 1,644,175 | $ | 1,773,914 | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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WETOUCH HOLDING GROUP LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
NOTE 1 — BUSINESS DESCRIPTION AND REORGANIZATION
Business
Wetouch Holding Group Limited (“BVI Wetouch”) was incorporated under the laws of British Virgin Islands on August 14, 2020. It became the holding company of Hong Kong Wetouch Electronics Technology Limited (“HK Wetouch”) on September 11, 2020.
HK Wetouch, formerly known as Hong Kong Vtouch Electronics Technology Limited, is a holding company that is incorporated under the laws of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (“SAR”). HK Wetouch has initiated no business activity and is currently not engaging in any active business operations.
Sichuan Wetouch Technology Co. Ltd. (“Sichuan Wetouch”) was formed on May 6, 2011 in the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”) and became Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise in PRC on February 23, 2017. On July 19, 2016, Sichuan Wetouch was 100% held by HK Wetouch.
BVI Wetouch (hereinafter as the “Company”), through its wholly owned subsidiary Sichuan Wetouch, is primarily engaged in the business of research development, manufacture, distribution of touchscreen displays to customers both in PRC and overseas. The touchscreen products, which are manufactured by the Company, are primarily for use in the computer components.
Reorganization
A reorganization of our legal structure (“Reorganization”) was completed on September 11, 2020. The reorganization involved the incorporation of BVI Wetouch and entering into certain contractual arrangements between the shareholders of HK Wetouch and BVI Wetouch. BVI Wetouch acquired all the outstanding shares of HK Wetouch from the shareholders of HK Wetouch in consideration of the payment of HK$10,000 pursuant to instruments of transfer in accordance with Hong Kong law. As a result of the acquisition, HK Wetouch became a wholly-owned subsidiary of BVI Wetouch. The shareholders of HK Wetouch became the shareholders of BVI Wetouch in said transaction, and therefore the shareholders who controlled HK Wetouch became the controlling shareholders of BVI Wetouch.
On October 9, 2020, Wetouch Technology Inc. (“Wetouch”), a Nevada company entered into a share exchange agreement with BVI Wetouch and all the shareholders of BVI Wetouch (each, a “BVI Shareholder” and collectively the “BVI Shareholders”), to acquire all the issued and outstanding capital stock of BVI Wetouch in exchange for the issuance to the BVI Shareholders an aggregate of 28,000,000 shares of our common stock (the “Reverse Merger”). In the Reverse Merger, each ordinary share of BVI Wetouch was exchanged for 560 shares of common stock of Wetouch. Immediately after the closing of the Reverse Merger on October 9, 2020, we had a total of 31,396,394 issued and outstanding shares of common stock. As a result of the Reverse Merger, BVI Wetouch is now our wholly-owned subsidiary of Wetouch.
NOTE 2 — BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted as permitted by rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2019 was derived from the audited consolidated financial statements of HK Wetouch and its subsidiary Sichuan Wetouch. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of December 31, 2019, and the related consolidated statements of comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows for the year then ended.
In the opinion of the management, all adjustments (which include normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present a fair statement of the financial position as of September 30, 2020, the results of operations and cash flows for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, have been made. However, the results of operations included in such financial statements may not necessary be indicative of annual results.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of condensed financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, as well as the related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
On an ongoing basis, management evaluates the Company’s estimates, including those related to the bad debt allowance, fair values of financial instruments, intangible assets and property and equipment, income taxes, and contingent liabilities, among others. The Company bases its estimates on assumptions, both historical and forward looking, that are believed to be reasonable, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities.
Significant Accounting Policies
For a detailed discussion about BVI Wetouch’s significant accounting policies, refer to Note 2 — “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” in HK Wetouch’ consolidated financial statements included in Company’s 2019 audited consolidated financial statements. During the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2020, there were no significant changes made to BVI Wetouch’s significant accounting policies.
NOTE 3 — ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Accounts receivable consists of the following:
| September 30, 2020 | December 31 2019 | |||||||
| Accounts receivable | $ | 17,861,595 | $ | 16,120,327 | ||||
| Allowance for doubtful accounts | (72,672 | ) | (70,874 | ) | ||||
| Accounts receivable, net | $ | 17,788,923 | $ | 16,049,453 | ||||
There was no accrual of additional provision or write-off of accounts receivable for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019.
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NOTE 4 — PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET
Property, plant and equipment, net, consists of the following:
September 30, 2020 | December 31 2019 | |||||||
| Buildings | $ | 9,928,163 | $ | 9,682,590 | ||||
| Machinery, equipment and furniture | 5,603,249 | 5,464,652 | ||||||
| Subtotal | 15,531,412 | 15,147,242 | ||||||
| Less: accumulated depreciation | (6,160,993 | ) | (5,279,658 | ) | ||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | $ | 9,370,419 | $ | 9,867,584 | ||||
Depreciation expense was $244,592 and $246,829 for the three-month period ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, and $725,708 and $739,273 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
NOTE 5 — RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Amounts due from related parties are as follows:
| Amounts due from related parties | Relationship | September 30, 2020 | December 31, 2019 | Note | ||||||||
| Mr. Shengyong Li | General Manager of Sichuan Wetouch | - | 72 | Employee advance | ||||||||
| Vision Touch Technology AG | 100% owned by Mr. Yong Yang, Sales Director of Sichuan Wetouch | 73,633 | 71,812 | Operating expense paid on behalf of the related party/Company | ||||||||
| Total | $ | 73,633 | $ | 71,884 | ||||||||
Amounts due to related parties are as follows:
| Relationship | September 30, 2020 | December 31, 2019 | Note | |||||||||
| Chengdu Wetouch Technology Co., Ltd (“Chengdu Wetouch”) | 94% owned by Mr. Guangde Cai & 2% by Mr. Shengyong Li | $ | 129,370 | $ | 121,306 | Operating expense paid on behalf of the Company | ||||||
| Meishan Vtouch Electronics Technology Co., Ltd. | 95% owned by Mr. Guangde Cai and 5% by Chengdu Wetouch | 74,453 | 397,947 | Operating expense paid on behalf of the Company | ||||||||
| Australia Vtouch Technolody Co., Ltd. (i) | 35.36% owned by Mr. Guangde Cai | 4,341,331 | 4,233,949 | Interest- free loan | ||||||||
| Mr. Guangde Cai | Chairman and CEO of HK Wetouch | 220,926 | 215,031 | Payable to employee | ||||||||
| Mr. Yong Yang | Sales Director of Sichuan Wetouch | - | 32,570 | Payable to employee | ||||||||
| Total | $ | 4,766,080 | $ | 5,000,803 | ||||||||
(i) As of September 30, 2020, RMB29.5 million (equivalent to US$4.3 million) was interest free advance provided by nine shareholders of Australia Vtouch Technology Co., Ltd, a related party, for the working capital purposes.
On November 24, 2020, the Company made a full repayment of RMB29.5 million (equivalent to US$4.3 million) to the nine shareholders of Australia Vtouch Technology Co., Ltd.
For other related party guarantees, please refer to Note 9.
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NOTE 6 — INCOME TAXES
Pursuant to an approval from the local tax authority in October 2017, Sichuan Wetouch became a qualified enterprise located in the western region of the PRC, which entitled it to a preferential income tax rate of 15% from October 11, 2017 to October 11, 2020.
On October 21, 2020, Sichuan Wetouch was granted on a case-by-case basis by Sichuan Provincial government as preferential tax treatment High and New Technology Enterprises (“HNTEs”), entitled to a reduced income tax rate of 15% beginning October 21, 2020 till October 20, 2023.
The effective income tax rates for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 were 12.1% and 17.2%, respectively. The effective income tax rate for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020 differs from the PRC statutory income tax rate of 25% primarily due to Sichuan Wetouch’s preferential income tax rate.
NOTE 7 — ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consist of the following:
September 30, 2020 | December 31, 2019 | |||||||
| Advance from customers | $ | 8,385 | $ | 11,719 | ||||
| Accrued payroll and employee benefits | 169,602 | 248,745 | ||||||
| Accrued interest expenses | - | 37,140 | ||||||
| Other tax payables (i) | 614,740 | 324,670 | ||||||
| Penalty related to a loan default (ii) | - | 1,701,986 | ||||||
| Others (iii) | 40,492 | 16,598 | ||||||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | $ | 833,219 | $ | 2,340,858 | ||||
(i) Other tax payables are mainly value added tax payable.
(ii) Penalty payable of RMB6.0 million (equivalent to US$0.9 million) and RMB5.8 million (equivalent to US$0.8 million) was accrued for a loan default by Sichuan Wetouch obtained from Chengdu Bank in 2013 and guaranteed by a third party Chengdu SME Credit Guarantee Co., Ltd. (“Chengdu SME”) as of December 31, 2019. (see Note 10). On September 16, 2020, Sichuan Wetouch made a full repayment of RMB11.8 million (equivalent to US$1.7 million) of the above loan default penalties to Chengdu SME.
(iii) Others mainly represent accrued employee reimbursement payable and other accrued miscellaneous operating expenses.
NOTE 8 — DEFERRED GRANTS
On January 14, 2013 and January 27, 2014, Sichuan Wetouch received RMB11.2 million (equivalent to US$1.8 million) and RMB4.8 million (equivalent to US$0.8 million) government subsidies, respectively, from Sichuan Provincial Government in supporting the initial set-up and construction of production facility. The Company completed the construction of the plant in June 2013 and there were no other unfulfilled conditions and/or other contingencies attaching to government assistance which has been recognized as income.
Since the funding is related to the construction of long-term assets, the amounts were recognized as government grant, which is included in deferred grants on the consolidated balance sheets, and to be recognized as other income in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) over the periods and in the proportions in which depreciation expense on the long-term assets is recognized.
As of September 30, 2020, the remaining deferred grants as below:
| Years ended December 31 | ||||
| Three month ended December 31, 2020 | $ | 59,788 | ||
| 2021 | 239,149 | |||
| 2022 | 239,149 | |||
| 2023 | 172,806 | |||
| Total deferred grants | 710,892 | |||
| less: current portion | (235,655 | ) | ||
| Deferred grants- non-current | $ | 475,237 | ||
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NOTE 9 — RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
Credit Risk – The carrying amount of accounts receivable included in the balance sheet represents the Company’s exposure to credit risk in relation to its financial assets. No other financial asset carries a significant exposure to credit risk. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of each customer’s financial condition. The Company maintains allowances for doubtful accounts and such allowances in the aggregate have not exceeded management’s estimates.
The Company has its cash in bank deposits primarily at state owned banks located in the PRC. Historically, deposits in PRC banks have been secured due to the state policy of protecting depositors’ interests. The PRC promulgated a Bankruptcy Law in August 2006, effective June 1, 2007, which contains provisions for the implementation of measures for the bankruptcy of PRC banks. The bank deposits with financial institutions in the PRC are insured by the government authority for up to RMB500,000.
Interest Rate Risk – The Company is exposed to the risk arising from changing interest rates, which may affect the ability of repayment of existing debts and viability of securing future debt instruments within the PRC.
Currency Risk - A majority of the Company’s revenue and expense transactions are denominated in RMB and a significant portion of the Company’s assets and liabilities are denominated in RMB. RMB is not freely convertible into foreign currencies. In the PRC, certain foreign exchange transactions are required by law to be transacted only by authorized financial institutions at exchange rates set by the People’s Bank of China (“PBOC”). Remittances in currencies other than RMB by the Company in China must be processed through the PBOC or other China foreign exchange regulatory bodies which require certain supporting documentation in order to affect the remittance.
Concentrations - The Company sells its products primarily through direct customers in the PRC and to some extent, the overseas customers in European countries and East Asia such as South Korea and Taiwan. Sales to customers individually exceeded 10% of the Company’s revenues for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, are as follows:
The Company sells its products primarily through direct customers in the PRC and to some extent, the overseas customers in European countries and East Asia such as South Korea and Taiwan. For the three-month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, five customers accounted for 18.5%, 16.3%, 15.0%, 12.5% and 12.5%, and five customers accounted for 17.9%, 15.6%, 15.4%, 12.6% and 11.2%, respectively, of the Company’s revenue.
For the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, five customers accounted for 18.0%, 17.3%, 14.5%, 13.5% and 11.4%, and five customers accounted for 17.4%, 16.7%, 16.0%, 11.5% and 11.0%, respectively, of the Company’s revenue.
And the Company’s top ten customers aggregately accounted for 81.8% and 98.5 % of the total revenue for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, and 97.0% and 64.7% for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019.
As of September 30, 2020, five customers accounted for 17.6%, 15.0%, 14.6%, 14.0% and 11.6% of the total accounts receivable balance, respectively.
The Company purchases its raw materials through various suppliers. Raw material purchases from these suppliers which individually exceeded 10% of the Company’s total raw material purchases, accounted for approximately 28.1% (two suppliers) and 13.3% (one supplier) for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and 36.7% (three suppliers) and 34.0% (three suppliers) of the Company’s total raw materials purchases for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
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NOTE 10 — COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Legal Proceedings
From time to time, the Company is a party to various legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company accrues costs associated with these matters when they become probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. Legal costs incurred in connection with loss contingencies are expensed as incurred. For the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2020, the Company had several legal claims or litigation that, individually or in aggregate, could have a material adverse impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
i) Legal case with Chengdu SME Credit Guarantee Co., Ltd. on a loan default penalty of RMB11.8 million (equivalent to $1.7 million)
On July 5, 2013, Sichuan Wetouch obtained a one-year loan of RMB60.0 million (equivalent to $9.8 million) from Bank of Chengdu, at an annual interest rate of 8.61%. Chengdu SME Credit Guarantee Co., Ltd (“Chengdu SME”), a third party, provided a 70% guarantee and Bank of Chengdu retained 30% of the risk, while Chengdu Wetouch and Mr. Guangde Cai (related parties, see Note 5) provided joint and several liability guarantee for 100% of the loan.
On July 31, 2014, Sichuan Wetouch repaid RMB5.0 million (equivalent to $0.8 million). The remaining loan of RMB55.0 million (equivalent to $8.9 million) was twice extended to be due on August 22, 2018. Upon the loan becoming due, but unpaid by the Company, Chengdu SME paid the outstanding balance of RMB55 million (equivalent to $8.0 million) to Bank of Chengdu. The Company subsequently repaid RMB55 million (equivalent to $8.0 million) to Chengdu SME; however, Chengdu SME filed two separate lawsuits against the Company to recover loan default penalties from the Company. The loan default penalties were (a) RMB5.8 million (equivalent to $0.8 million) related to the 30% of the remaining loan balance repaid by Chengdu SME and (b) RMB6.0 million (equivalent to $0.9 million) related to the 70% of the remaining loan balance repaid by Chengdu SME. During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company recorded loan default penalties, and related liabilities, of $1.7 million.
Chengdu SME applied to the Chengdu High-tech Court for enforcement for the above mentioned loan default penalties of RMB5.8 million (equivalent to $0.8 million) and RMB6.0 million (equivalent to $0.9 million) on December 30, 2018. On March 12, 2020, the Enforcement Settlement Agreement issued by the Chengdu High-tech Court confirmed that Sichuan Wetouch still owed RMB5.8 million (equivalent to $0.8 million) and RMB6.0 million (equivalent to $0.9 million) of loan default penalties.
On September 16, 2020, Sichuan Wetouch made a full repayment of RMB11.8 million (equivalent to US$1.7 million) of the above loan default penalties to Chengdu SME.
ii) Legal case with Sichuan Renshou Shigao Tianfu Investment Co., Ltd and Renshou Tengyi Landscaping Co., Ltd. on an asset recovery of RMB12.0 million (equivalent to $1.7 million)
On March 19, 2014, Chengdu Wetouch, a related party, obtained a two and half-year loan of RMB15.0 million (equivalent to $2.2 million) from Chengdu Bank Co., Ltd. Gaoxin Branch (“Chengdu Bank Gaoxin Branch”) , with Chengdu Hi-tech Investment Group Co., Ltd. (“CDHT Investment”) acting as guarantor to pay off the loan principal and related interests, while Sichuan Wetouch and Hong Kong Wetouch as guarantors, were jointly and severally liable for such debts.
Upon the loan due in January 2017, Chengdu Wetouch defaulted the loan, thus, CDHT Investment filed a lawsuit against Chengdu Wetouch, Sichuan Wetouch, and Hong Kong Wetouch demanding a full repayment of such debts.
To support the local economic development as well as Chengdu Wetouch, two government-backed companies, Sichuan Renshou Shigao Tianfu Investment Co., Ltd. (“Shigaotianfu Investment”) and Renshou Tengyi Landscaping Co., Ltd. (“Renshou Tenyi”) provided their bank deposits of RMB 12.0 million (equivalent to US$1.7 million) as pledge, while Mr. Guangde Cai and Sichuan Wetouch also provided counter-guarantee.
Upon the expiration of the guarantee, Chengdu Wetouch still defaulted repayment of above pledge. As a result, CDHT Investment levied this collateral of RMB12.0 million On November 21, 2019. Subsequently, Shigaotianfu Investment and Renshou Tengyi filed with Chengdu Intermediate People’s Court a lawsuit demanding an asset recovery of RMB12.0 million (equivalent to $1.7 million) pursuant to the counter guarantee agreement.
On December 2, 2019, pursuant to the reconciling agreement issued by Chengdu Intermediate People’s Court, the parties agreed to cancel the demand to seize property of Sichuan Wetouch rather than the property of Chengdu Wetouch, and to waive freezing Guangde Cai’s 60% shareholding equity in Xinjiang Wetouch.
On October 9, 2020, pursuant to a settlement and release agreement, Sichuan Wetouch, Hong Kong Wetouch and Guangde Cai are fully discharged and released from any and all obligations under the outstanding debts, and from all liabilities under guarantee. Chengdu Wetouch was solely responsible for repaying the outstanding RMB12.0 million by December 31, 2020.
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Guarantees
i) Guarantee to Chengdu Wetouch for a loan of RMB17.0 million (equivalent to $2.6 million)
In July 2014, Chengdu Wetouch, a related party, obtained a loan of RMB17.0 million (equivalent to $2.6 million) from Bank of Chengdu, with third party Chengdu SME as a joint guarantor, while Sichuan Wetouch, Mr. Guangde Cai and his 60% controlled Xinjiang Wetouch and his 95% controlled Meishan Wetouch, as well as two unrelated individuals acting as counter guarantors for this loan.
On July 2, 2018, as Chengdu Wetouch defaulted the loan, Chengdu SME filed a lawsuit demanding the full repayment.
As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, there was a lawsuit in progress on this loan repayment. Above mentioned counter guarantors were obliged for the joint responsibilities.
On May 13, 2020, with Xinjiang Wetouch partially repaying RMB5.9 million and Chengdu Wetouch still obligated to repay the balance prior to December 31, 2020, Xinjiang Wetouch, Meishan Wetouch and the other two unrelated individuals were under joint and several liabilities for the balance.
On October 9, 2020, pursuant to a settlement and release agreement, Sichuan Wetouch and Mr. Guangde Cai are unconditionally and fully released and discharged from all and only obligations under the outstanding debts.
ii) Guarantee to Chengdu Wetouch for a loan of RMB9.0 million (equivalent to $1.3 million)
On April 21, 2014, Sichuan Wetouch, Mr. Guangde Cai provided counter guarantee to Chengdu Wetouch obtaining a loan of RMB9.0 million (equivalent to $1.3 million) from Deyang Bank Co., Ltd., Chengdu Branch, with third party Tianhong Asset Management Co., Ltd.(“Tianhong Asset”) as a guarantor.
Upon the loan due, Chengdu Wetouch failed to pay the debts on schedule. On May 3, 2017, Tianhong Asset brought a lawsuit to the local court.
As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, this lawsuit was in progress on the loan repayment. Sichuan Wetouch and Mr. Guangde Cai were under joint and several guarantee liability for the agreed principal and interest and corresponding fees.
On October 9, 2020, pursuant to a settlement and release agreement, Sichuan Wetouch and Guangde Cai are unconditionally and fully released and discharged from all and only obligations under the outstanding debts, with Chengdu Wetouch obliged to repay the balance in a lump sum by December 31, 2020.
iii) Guarantee to Chengdu Wetouch for a loan of RMB15.0 million (equivalent to $2.2 million)
On May 26, 2015, Sichuan Wetouch, Mr. Guangde Cai provided guarantee to Chengdu Wetouch obtaining a loan of RMB15.0 million (equivalent to $2.2 million) from Deyang Bank Co., Ltd., Chengdu Branch, with third party Tianhong Asset Management Co., Ltd.(“Tianhong Asset”) as a guarantor.
Upon the loan due, Chengdu Wetouch failed to pay the debts on schedule. On May 3, 2017, Tianhong Asset brought a lawsuit to the local court.
As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, this lawsuit was in progress on the loan repayment. Sichuan Wetouch and Mr. Guangde Cai were under joint and several guarantee liability for the agreed principal and interest and corresponding fees.
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On October 9, 2020, pursuant to a settlement and release agreement, Sichuan Wetouch and Guangde Cai are unconditionally and fully released and discharged from all and only obligations under the outstanding debts, with Chengdu Wetouch obliged to repay the balance by the end of December 31, 2020.
iv) Guarantee to Chengdu Wetouch for a loan of RMB14.9 million (equivalent to $2.3 million)
On July 4, 2014, Sichuan Wetouch, Mr. Guangde Cai and another unrelated individual provided joint guarantee to Chengdu Wetouch obtaining a loan of RMB14.9 million (equivalent to $2.3 million) from Sichuan Tianfu Bank Co., Ltd. Chengdu Wenjiang Branch (formerly known as Nanchong Commercial Bank Wenjiang Branch). Upon the loan due, Sichuan Wetouch, Mr. Cai and another unrelated individual were jointly liable for the agreed principal and interests.
Upon the loan due, Chengdu Wetouch failed to pay the debts on schedule. On December 16, 2015, the bank thus brought a lawsuit to the local court.
As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, there was a lawsuit in progress on the loan repayment. Sichuan Wetouch, Mr. Guangde Cai and another unrelated individual for the joint guarantee responsibility.
On October 9, 2020, pursuant to a settlement and release agreement, Wetouch and Mr. Guangde Cai are unconditionally and fully released and discharged from all and only obligations under the outstanding debts, with Chengdu Wetouch and another unrelated individual being obliged to repay the balance by December 31, 2020.
v) Guarantee to Chengdu Wetouch for a loan of RMB17.3 million (equivalent to $2.7 million)
On May 23, 2014, Sichuan Wetouch and Mr. Guangde Cai provided guarantee to Chengdu Wetouch obtaining a loan of RMB17.3 million (equivalent to $2.7 million) from Agricultural Bank of China Co., Ltd. Chengdu Wenjiang Branch (“Agricultural Bank Wenjiang Branch”), with two unrelated two parties also providing guarantee. Upon the loan due, the four guarantors were jointly obliged to repay the loan and its interests.
On February 3, 2017, Agricultural Bank Wenjiang Branch filed a lawsuit demanding the full repayments of the above mentioned loan and its interests.
As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, there was a lawsuit in progress on the loan repayment. Sichuan Wetouch and Mr. Guangde Cai and two other unrelated parties were obliged to take joint guarantee responsibility.
On October 9, 2020, pursuant to a settlement and release agreement, Sichuan Wetouch, and Mr. Guangde Cai are unconditionally and fully released and discharged from all and only obligations under the outstanding debts, with Chengdu Wetouch being obliged to repay the outstanding debts by December 31, 2020.
vi) Guarantee to Chengdu Wetouch for a loan of RMB15.0 million (equivalent to $2.2 million)
On March 19, 2014, Sichuan Wetouch, Mr. Guangde Cai and HK Wetouch provided counter guarantee to Chengdu Wetouch obtaining a loan of RMB15.0 million (equivalent to $2.2 million) from Chengdu Bank Co., Ltd. Gaoxin Branch (“Chengdu Bank Gaoxin Branch”), with a third party Chengdu Hi-tech Investment Group Co., Ltd. (“CDHT Investment”) as a guarantor. Sichuan Wetouch and Mr. Guangde Cai and Chengdu Wetouch were jointly and severally liable for such debts.
Upon the loan defaulted, CDHT paid off the above loan principal and interests to the bank on behalf of Chengdu Wetouch on January 10, 2017. On August 16, 2018, CDHT Investment brought a lawsuit to Chengdu Railway Transport Court. (See above Legal Case #2- Note 10)
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As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, there was a lawsuit in progress on the loan repayment. Sichuan Wetouch, Mr. Guangde Cai and Hong Kong Wetouch were obliged to take joint guarantee responsibility for the above loan and its interests.
On October 9, 2020, pursuant to a settlement and release, Sichuan Wetouch, Mr. Guangde Cai and HK Wetouch are unconditionally and fully released and discharged from all and only obligations under the outstanding debts, with Chengdu Wetouch being obliged to repay the outstanding debts by December 31, 2020.
vii) Guarantee to Meishan Wetouch for a loan of RMB26.0 million (equivalent to $3.5 million)
On October 21, 2014, Sichuan Wetouch, Chengdu Wetouch, Mr.Guangde Cai and his 60% owned Xinjiang Wetouch, together with one unrelated guarantee company Sichuan Yitong Financing Guarantee Co., Ltd. (“Yitong Guarantee”) provided joint guarantee to Meishan Wetouch obtaining a two-year loan of RMB26.0 million (equivalent to $3.5 million) from Meishan Rural Commercial Bank Co., Ltd. (“Meishan Rural Commercial Bank”) and later extended to October 20, 2017. Upon the loan due, the guarantors were jointly obliged for the responsibility of repaying the loan and its interests.
On June 1, 2018, Meishan Rural Commercial Bank filed a lawsuit demanding the full repayments of the due loan and its interests.
On September 11, 2019, Meishan Wetouch made a partial repayment of RMB10.5 million (equivalent to US$1.5 million).
As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, there was a lawsuit in progress on the loan remaining balance repayment. Sichuan Wetouch, Chengdu Wetouch and Mr. Guangde Cai, and Xinjiang Wetouch as well as Yitong Guarantee were under guarantee responsibility.
On October 9, 2020, pursuant to a settlement and release agreement, Sichuan Wetouch and Mr. Guangde Cai are unconditionally and fully released and discharged from all and only obligations under the outstanding debts, with Meishan Wetouch being obliged to repay the outstanding debts by December 31, 2020, and Chengdu Wetouch and Xinjiang Wetouch sharing the joint responsibilities.
Capital expenditure commitment
The Company does not have any capital commitments as of September 30, 2020.
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NOTE 11 — REVENUES
The Company’s geographical revenue information is set forth below:
| Three-Month Period Ended September 30, | Nine-Month Period Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |||||||||||||
| US$ | US$ | US$ | US$ | |||||||||||||
| Sales in PRC | $ | 8,386,376 | $ | 8,723,761 | $ | 13,940,497 | $ | 20,371,987 | ||||||||
| Sales in Overseas | ||||||||||||||||
| —Republic of China (ROC, or Taiwan) | 1,967,824 | 1,941,992 | 3,652,757 | 4,974,950 | ||||||||||||
| -South Korea | 1,508,698 | 1,894,824 | 2,993,888 | 5,135,774 | ||||||||||||
| -Others | 41,222 | 23,259 | 82,130 | 101,380 | ||||||||||||
| Sub-total | 3,517,744 | 3,860,075 | 6,728,775 | 10,212,104 | ||||||||||||
| Total Revenue | $ | 11,904,120 | $ | 12,583,836 | $ | 20,669,272 | $ | 30,584,091 | ||||||||
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HONG KONG WETOUCH ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
HONG KONG WETOUCH ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND 2018
(AUDITED)
HONG KONG WETOUCH ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the shareholders and the board of directors of Hong Kong Wetouch Electronics Technology Limited
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Hong Kong Wetouch Electronics Technology Limited (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, the related consolidated balance sheets and consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income, consolidated statements of changes in stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2019, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2019, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
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/ B F Borgers CPA PC |
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2019.
Lakewood, Colorado
October 14, 2020
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HONG KONG WETOUCH ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
| As of December 31, | ||||||||
| 2019 | 2018 | |||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| CURRENT ASSETS | ||||||||
| Cash | $ | 14,279,797 | $ | 18,292,780 | ||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 16,049,453 | 13,904,413 | ||||||
| Inventories | 203,778 | 216,967 | ||||||
| Due from a related party | 71,884 | 107,603 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 283,269 | 365,590 | ||||||
| TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS | 30,888,181 | 32,887,353 | ||||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 9,867,584 | 10,970,323 | ||||||
| Intangible assets, net | 989,052 | 1,060,416 | ||||||
| TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 41,744,817 | $ | 44,918,092 | ||||
| LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | ||||||||
| Short-term bank loans | $ | 430,923 | $ | 436,332 | ||||
| Accounts payable | 795,480 | 2,851,682 | ||||||
| Due to related parties | 5,000,803 | 18,496,401 | ||||||
| Income tax payable | 642,967 | 598,954 | ||||||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 2,340,858 | 2,629,784 | ||||||
| Deferred grants | 229,826 | 232,710 | ||||||
| TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES | 9,440,857 | 25,245,862 | ||||||
| Deferred grants-non current | 635,851 | 876,542 | ||||||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | $ | 10,076,708 | $ | 26,122,404 | ||||
| COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 12) | ||||||||
| STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
| Common stock, $0.1288 par value, 10,000 shares authorized, 10,000 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively | $ | 1,288 | $ | 1,288 | ||||
| Additional paid in capital | 40,746 | 40,746 | ||||||
| Statutory reserve | 2,003,569 | 288,045 | ||||||
| Retained earnings | 31,357,494 | 19,356,405 | ||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (1,734,988 | ) | (890,796 | ) | ||||
| TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | 31,668,109 | 18,795,688 | ||||||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | $ | 41,744,817 | $ | 44,918,092 | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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HONG KONG WETOUCH ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the years ended December 31, | ||||||||
| 2019 | 2018 | |||||||
| REVENUES | $ | 40,004,103 | $ | 36,745,376 | ||||
| COST OF REVENUES | (20,265,509 | ) | (20,404,903 | ) | ||||
| GROSS PROFIT | 19,738,594 | 16,340,473 | ||||||
| OPERATING EXPENSES | ||||||||
| Selling expenses | (270,752 | ) | (214,187 | ) | ||||
| General and administrative expenses | (2,330,322 | ) | (1,579,684 | ) | ||||
| Research and development expenses | (136,433 | ) | (169,171 | ) | ||||
| Total operating expenses | (2,737,507 | ) | (1,963,042 | ) | ||||
| INCOME FROM OPERATIONS | 17,001,087 | 14,377,431 | ||||||
| OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES) | ||||||||
| Interest income | 76,201 | 50,108 | ||||||
| Interest expense | (16,884 | ) | (741,936 | ) | ||||
| Government grant | 249,330 | 252,264 | ||||||
| Late penalty on debt | (868,546 | ) | - | |||||
| TOTAL OTHER (EXPENSES), NET | (559,812 | ) | (439,564 | ) | ||||
| INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE | 16,441,275 | 13,937,867 | ||||||
| INCOME TAX EXPENSE | (2,724,662 | ) | (2,136,180 | ) | ||||
| NET INCOME | 13,716,613 | 11,801,687 | ||||||
| OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) | ||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | (844,192 | ) | (1,633,382 | ) | ||||
| COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | $ | 12,872,421 | $ | 10,168,305 | ||||
| EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE | ||||||||
| Basic and diluted | $ | 1,371.7 | $ | 1,180.2 | ||||
| WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING | ||||||||
| Basic and diluted | 10,000 | 10,000 | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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HONG KONG WETOUCH ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND 2018
| Common stock | Additional paid-in | Statutory | Retained | Accumulated other comprehensive | Total stockholders’ | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | capital | reserve | Earnings | (income) loss | equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2017 | 10,000 | $ | 1,288 | $ | 40,746 | $ | 288,045 | $ | 7,554,718 | $ | 742,586 | $ | 8,267,383 | |||||||||||||||
| Net income | - | - | - | - | 11,801,687 | - | 11,801,687 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | - | - | - | - | - | (1,633,382 | ) | (1,633,382 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2018 | 10,000 | $ | 1,288 | $ | 40,746 | $ | 288,045 | $ | 19,356,405 | $ | (890,796 | ) | $ | 18,795,688 | ||||||||||||||
| Appropriation to statutory reserve | - | - | 1,715,524 | (1,715,524 | ) | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | - | - | - | - | 13,716,613 | - | 13,716,613 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | - | - | - | - | - | (844,192 | ) | (844,192 | )) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at December 31 2019 | 10,000 | $ | 1,288 | $ | 4,0746 | $ | 2,003,569 | $ | 31,357,494 | $ | (1,734,988 | ) | $ | 31,668,109 | ||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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HONG KONG WETOUCH ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDAND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the years ended December 31, | ||||||||
| 2019 | 2018 | |||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities | ||||||||
| Net income | $ | 13,716,613 | $ | 11,801,687 | ||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities | ||||||||
| Bad debts expenses | - | 21,583 | ||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 1,037,941 | 1,046,608 | ||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts receivable | (2,334,513 | ) | (1,410,957 | ) | ||||
| Amounts due from related parties | 34,603 | (212,438 | ) | |||||
| Inventories | 10,581 | (118,641 | ) | |||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 78,393 | (35,043 | ) | |||||
| Accounts payable | (2,036,549 | ) | (1,728,040 | ) | ||||
| Amounts due to related parties | 94,714 | 362,609 | ||||||
| Income tax payable | 51,838 | 503,802 | ||||||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | (258,357 | ) | (1,067,435 | ) | ||||
| Deferred grants | (231,611 | ) | (242,093 | ) | ||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 10,163,653 | 8,921,642 | ||||||
| Cash flows from investing activities | ||||||||
| Purchase of property and equipment | (5,006 | ) | (5,679 | ) | ||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (5,006 | ) | (5,679 | ) | ||||
| Cash flows from financing activities | ||||||||
| Proceeds from bank borrowings | - | 302,616 | ||||||
| Repayment of bank borrowings | - | (7,999,418 | ) | |||||
| Proceedings(Repayment) of interest-free advances from related parties | (13,529,422 | ) | 226,962 | |||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (13,529,422 | ) | (7,469,840 | ) | ||||
| Effect of changes of foreign exchange rates on cash | (642,208 | ) | (1,120,494 | ) | ||||
| Net increase ( decrease) in cash | (4,012,983 | ) | 325,629 | |||||
| Cash, beginning of year | 18,292,780 | 17,967,151 | ||||||
| Cash, end of year | $ | 14,279,797 | $ | 18,292,780 | ||||
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information | ||||||||
| Cash paid for interest expense | $ | - | $ | 688,750 | ||||
| Cash paid for income tax | $ | 4,176,694 | $ | 1,569,117 | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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HONG KONG WETOUCH ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDAND SUBSIDIARY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE 1 — DESCRIPTION OF BUSINSS
Hong Kong Wetouch Electronics Technology Limited (“HK Wetouch”), formerly known as Hong Kong Vtouch Electronics Technology Limited, is a holding company that is incorporated under the laws of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (“SAR”). It’s wholly owned subsidiary, Sichuan Wetouch Technology Co., Ltd (“Sichuan Wetouch”), (collectively with HK Wetouch referred to hereinafter as the “Company”), is primarily engaged in the business of research and development, manufacture, and distribution of touchscreen displays to customers both in domestic China and overseas. The touchscreen products, which are manufactured by the Company, are primarily for use in computer components.
The Company’s operations are primarily conducted through Sichuan Wetouch in the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”). HK Wetouch has initiated no business activity and is currently not engaging in any active business operations.
Sichuan Wetouch was formed on May 6, 2011 in the PRC and became Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise in PRC on February 23, 2017. On July 19, 2016, Sichuan Wetouch was 100% held by HK Wetouch.
Note 2 — SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the HK Wetouch and its wholly owned subsidiary Sichuan Wetouch. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated upon consolidation.
(b) Uses of estimates
In preparing the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”), management makes estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. These estimates are based on information as of the date of the consolidated financial statements. Significant estimates required to be made by management include, but are not limited to, the allowance for estimated uncollectible receivables, inventory valuations, useful lives of property, plant and equipment, intangible assets, the recoverability of long-lived assets, provision necessary for contingent liabilities, revenue recognition and realization of deferred tax assets. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
(c) Foreign Currency Translation
The functional currency for HK Wetouch is Hong Kong dollar. The functional currency of Sichuan Wetouch is the Chinese Yuan (“RMB”). The Company’s consolidated financial statements have been translated into US$. Assets and liabilities accounts are translated using the exchange rate at each reporting period end date. Equity accounts are translated at historical rates. Income and expense accounts are translated at the average rate of exchange during the reporting period. The resulting translation adjustments are reported under other comprehensive income (loss). Gains and losses resulting from the translations of foreign currency transactions and balances are reflected in the results of operations.
The RMB is not freely convertible into foreign currency and all foreign exchange transactions must take place through authorized institutions. No representation is made that the RMB amounts could have been, or could be, converted into US$ at the rates used in translation.
The following table outlines the currency exchange rates that were used in creating the consolidated financial statements in this report:
| December 31, 2019 | December 31, 2018 | |||||||
| Year-end spot rate | US$1=RMB 6.9618 | US$1=RMB 6.8755 | ||||||
| Average rate | US$1=RMB 6.9081 | US$1=RMB 6.6090 |
(d) Cash and cash equivalents
Cash includes currency on hand and deposits held by banks that can be added or withdrawn without limitation.
(e) Accounts receivables, net
Accounts receivables are presented net of allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company determines the adequacy of reserves for doubtful accounts based on individual account analysis and historical collection trend. The Company establishes a provision for doubtful receivables when there is objective evidence that the Company may not be able to collect amounts due. The allowance is based on management’s best estimate of specific losses on individual exposures, as well as a provision on historical trends of collections. Actual amounts received may differ from management’s estimate of credit worthiness and the economic environment. Delinquent account balances are written-off against the allowance for doubtful accounts after management has determined that the collection is not probable. Allowance for uncollectable balances amounted to $70,874 and $71,764 as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. There were nil and US$21,583 bad debts provided for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
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(f) Inventory
Inventory consists of raw materials, work-in-process and finished goods and is stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined using a weighted average. For work-in-process and manufactured inventories, cost consists of raw materials, direct labor and an allocated portion of the Company’s production overhead. The Company writes down excess and obsolete inventory to its estimated net realizable value based upon assumptions about future demand and market conditions. For finished goods and work-in-process, if the estimated net realizable value for an inventory item, which is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predicable costs to completion and disposal, is lower than its cost, the specific inventory item is written down to its estimated net realizable value. Net realizable value for raw materials is based on replacement cost. Provisions for inventory write-downs are included in the cost of revenues in the consolidated statements of operations. Inventories are carried at this lower cost basis until sold or scrapped. No inventory reserve was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
(g) Fair value of financial instruments
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. A three-level fair value hierarchy prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value. The hierarchy requires entities to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The three levels of inputs used to measure fair value are as follows:
| ● | Level 1 — inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. | |
| ● | Level 2 — inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted market prices for identical or similar assets in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable and inputs derived from or corroborated by observable market data. | |
| ● | Level 3 — inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable. |
Unless otherwise disclosed, the fair value of the Company’s financial instruments, including cash, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and other current assets, accounts payable, short-term bank loans, accrued expenses and other current liabilities, taxes payable and due to related parties, approximate the fair value of the respective assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2019 and 2018 based upon the short-term nature of the assets and liabilities.
(h) Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment is provided using the straight-line method over their expected useful lives, as follows:
| Useful life | ||||
| Buildings | 20 years | |||
| Machinery and equipment | 10 years | |||
| Office and electric equipment | 3 years |
Expenditures for maintenance and repairs, which do not materially extend the useful lives of the assets, are charged to expense as incurred. Expenditures for major renewals and betterments which substantially extend the useful life of assets are capitalized. The cost and related accumulated depreciation of assets retired or sold are removed from the respective accounts, and any gain or loss is recognized in the consolidated statements of income and other comprehensive income in other income or expenses.
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(i) Intangible assets, net
The Company’s intangible assets primarily includes land use rights and patent right. A land use right in the PRC represents an exclusive right to occupy, use and develop a piece of land during the contractual term of the land use right. The cost of a land use right is usually paid in one lump sum at the date the right is granted. The prepayment usually covers the entire period of the land use right. The lump sum advance payment is capitalized and recorded as land use right and then charged to expense on a straight-line basis over the period of the right, which is normally 50 years.
Patents are recognized at cost of acquisition. They have a finite life and are carried at cost less any accumulated amortization and any impairment losses.
| Useful life | ||||
| Land use right | 50 years | |||
| Patents | 10 years |
(j) Impairment of long-lived Assets
Long-lived assets, such as property, plant and equipment, land use rights, are reviewed for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of such assets may not be recoverable. Recoverability of a long-lived asset or asset group to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset or asset group to the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset or asset group. If the carrying value of an asset or asset group exceeds its estimated undiscounted future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized by the amount that the carrying value exceeds the estimated fair value of the asset or asset group. Fair value is determined through various valuation techniques including discounted cash flow models, quoted market values and third party independent appraisals, as considered necessary. Assets to be disposed are reported at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell, and are no longer depreciated. No impairment of long-lived assets was recognized for any of the years presented.
(k) Revenue recognition
The Company adopted Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 606 using the modified retrospective approach. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Therefore, no adjustments to opening retained earnings were necessary.
ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with customers, establishes principles for reporting information about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from the entity’s contracts to provide goods or services to customers. The core principle requires an entity to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration that it expects to be entitled to receive in exchange for those goods or services recognized as performance obligations are satisfied.
ASC 606 requires the use of a five-step model to recognize revenue from customer contracts. The five-step model requires that the Company (i) identify the contract with the customer, (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contract, (iii) determine the transaction price, including variable consideration to the extent that it is probable that a significant future reversal will not occur, (iv) allocate the transaction price to the respective performance obligations in the contract, and (v) recognize revenue when (or as) the Company satisfies the performance obligation. The application of the five-step model to the revenue streams compared to the prior guidance did not result in significant changes in the way the Company records its revenue. The Company has assessed the impact of the guidance by reviewing its existing customer contracts and current accounting policies and practices to identify differences that would result from applying the new requirements, including the evaluation of its performance obligations, transaction price, customer payments, transfer of control and principal versus agent considerations. Based on the assessment, the Company concluded that there was no change to the timing and pattern of revenue recognition for its current revenue streams.
In accordance to ASC 606, the Company recognizes revenue when it transfers its goods and services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in such exchange. The Company accounts for the revenue generated from sales of its products primarily to its customers in PRC and overseas, as the Company is acting as a principal in these transactions, is subject to inventory risk, has latitude in establishing prices, and is responsible for fulfilling the promise to provide customers the specified goods, which the Company has control of the goods and has the ability to direct the use of goods to obtain substantially all the benefits. All of the Company’s contracts have one single performance obligation as the promise is to transfer the individual goods to customers, and there is no separately identifiable other promises in the contracts. The Company’s revenue streams are recognized at a point in time when title and risk of loss passes and the customer accepts the goods, which generally occurs at delivery. The Company’s products are sold with no right of return and the Company does not provide other credits or sales incentive to customers. The Company’s sales are net of value added tax (“VAT”) and business tax and surcharges collected on behalf of tax authorities in respect of product sales.
Contract Assets and Liabilities
Payment terms are established on the Company’s pre-established credit requirements based upon an evaluation of customers’ credit quality. Contract assets are recognized for in related accounts receivable. Contract liabilities are recognized for contracts where payment has been received in advance of delivery. The contract liability balance can vary significantly depending on the timing when an order is placed and when shipment or delivery occurs. As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, other than accounts receivable and advances from customers, the Company had no other material contract assets, contract liabilities or deferred contract costs recorded on its consolidated balance sheet. Costs of fulfilling customers’ purchase orders, such as shipping, handling and delivery, which occur prior to the transfer of control, are recognized in selling, general and administrative expense when incurred.
The Company generally warrants that its products will substantially conform to the agreed-upon specifications for three years from the date of shipment. The Company’s liability is limited to either a credit equal to the purchase price or replacement of the defective part. Returns, after sales services and technical support under warranty have historically been immaterial. As such, the Company does not record a specific warranty reserve or consider activities related to such warranty, if any, to be a separate performance obligation.
Disaggregation of Revenues
The Company disaggregates its revenue from contracts by geography, as the Company believes it best depicts how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of the revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors. The Company’s disaggregation of revenues for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 are disclosed in Note 13 to the financial statements.
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(l) Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling expenses represents primarily costs of payroll, benefits, commissions for sales representatives and advertising expenses. General and administrative expenses represents primarily payroll and benefits costs for administrative employees, rent and operating costs of office premises, depreciation and amortization of office facilities, professional fees and other administrative expenses.
(m) Research and Development Expense
Research and development costs are expensed as incurred.
(n) Government grant
The Company follows other authoritative accounting guidance since there is no clear guidance with regard to government grants. Government grants are recognized at fair value where there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be received and all grant conditions will be met. Grants relating to expense items are recognized as income over the periods necessary to match the grant to the costs it is compensating. Grants relating to assets are credited to deferred income at fair value and are credited to income over the expected useful life of the asset on a straight-line basis.
(o) Income taxes
The Company accounts for current income taxes in accordance with the laws of the relevant tax authorities. Deferred income taxes are recognized when temporary differences exist between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the consolidated financial statements. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period including the enactment date. Valuation allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.
An uncertain tax position is recognized only if it is “more likely than not” that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination. The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized on examination. For tax positions not meeting the “more likely than not” test, no tax benefit is recorded. Penalties and interest incurred related to underpayment of income tax are classified as income tax expense in the period incurred. No significant penalties or interest relating to income taxes have been incurred during the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018. The Company does not believe there was any uncertain tax provision at December 31, 2019 and 2018.
The Company’s operating subsidiary in China is subject to the income tax laws of the PRC. No significant income was generated outside the PRC for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018. As of December 31, 2019, all of the Company’s tax returns of its PRC Subsidiary remain open for statutory examination by PRC tax authorities.
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(p) Value added tax (“VAT”)
Sales revenue represents the invoiced value of goods, net of VAT. The VAT is based on gross sales price and VAT rates range up to 17% (starting from May 1, 2018, VAT rate was lowered to 16%, and starting from April 1, 2019, VAT rate was further lowered to 13%), depending on the type of products sold. The VAT may be offset by VAT paid by the Company on raw materials and other materials included in the cost of producing or acquiring its finished products. The Company recorded a VAT payable or recoverable net of VAT payments in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
For export sales, VAT is not imposed on gross sales price, but the VAT related to purchasing raw materials is refunded after the export is completed.
(q) Earnings per Share
The Company computes earnings per share (“EPS”) in accordance with ASC 260, “Earnings per Share” (“ASC 260”). ASC 260 requires companies with complex capital structures to present basic and diluted EPS. Basic EPS is measured as net income divided by the weighted average common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted presents the dilutive effect on a per share basis of potential common shares (e.g., convertible securities, options and warrants) as if they had been converted at the beginning of the periods presented, or issuance date, if later. Potential common shares that have an anti-dilutive effect (i.e., those that increase income per share or decrease loss per share) are excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS. As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, there were no dilutive shares.
(r) Comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive income (loss) consists of two components, net income and other comprehensive income (loss). The foreign currency translation gain or loss resulting from translation of the financial statements expressed in RMB to US$ is reported in other comprehensive income (loss) in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income.
(s) Recent Accounting Pronouncements
The Company considers the applicability and impact of all accounting standards updates (“ASUs”). Management periodically reviews new accounting standards that are issued.
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326), which introduces new guidance for the accounting for credit losses on instruments within its scope. The new guidance introduces an approach based on expected losses to estimate credit losses on certain types of financial instruments. It also modifies the impairment model for available-for-sale (AFS) debt securities and provides for a simplified accounting model for purchased financial assets with credit deterioration since their origination. The pronouncement will be effective for public business entities that are SEC filers in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early application of the guidance will be permitted for all entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company does not anticipate the guidance will have a material impact on its financial statements.
In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes”. The amendment simplifies the accounting for income taxes by eliminating some exceptions to the general approach in ASC 740, Income Taxes. It also clarifies certain aspects of the existing guidance to promote more consistent application, among other things. The guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning within 2021 with early adoption permitted.
From time to time, the FASB or other standards setting bodies issue new accounting pronouncements. Updates to the FASB ASCs are communicated through issuance of ASUs. Unless otherwise discussed, the Company believes that the recently issued guidance, whether adopted or to be adopted in the future, is not expected to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements upon adoption.
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NOTE 3 — PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET
Property, plant and equipment, net, consists of the following:
| December 31, 2019 | December 31, 2018 | |||||||
| Buildings | $ | 9,682,590 | $ | 9,804,124 | ||||
| Machinery, equipment and furniture | 5,464,652 | 5,528,214 | ||||||
| Subtotal | 15,147,242 | 15,332,338 | ||||||
| Less: accumulated depreciation | (5,279,658 | ) | (4,362,015 | ) | ||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | $ | 9,867,584 | $ | 10,970,323 | ||||
Depreciation expense was $979,270 and $1,025,012 for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
NOTE 4 — INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET
Intangible assets, net mainly consist of the following:
| December 31, 2019 | December 31, 2018 | |||||||
| Patents | $ | 391,697 | $ | 396,614 | ||||
| Land use rights | 952,455 | 964,410 | ||||||
| Subtotal | 1,344,152 | 1,361,024 | ||||||
| Less: accumulated amortization for patents | (234,456 | ) | (197,738 | ) | ||||
| Accumulated amortization for land use right | (120,644 | ) | (102,870 | ) | ||||
| Subtotal | (355,100 | ) | (300,608 | ) | ||||
| Intangible assets, net | $ | 989,052 | $ | 1,060,416 | ||||
Amortization expense was $58,671 and $61,326 for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
Estimated future amortization expense for intangible assets is as follows:
| December 31, | Total amortization expense | |||
| 2020 | $ | 58,671 | ||
| 2021 | 58,671 | |||
| 2022 | 58,671 | |||
| 2023 | 57,038 | |||
| 2024 | 27,432 | |||
| Thereafter | 728,569 | |||
| Total expense | $ | 989,052 | ||
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NOTE 5 — BORROWINGS
The Company has short-term bank loans as described below:
(1) On September 2, 2016, Sichuan Wetouch obtained a six-month loan of RMB1.0 million (equivalent to US$143,641 and US$145,444 as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively) from Sichuan Renshou Shigao Tianfu Investment Co., Ltd. (“Renshou Shigao”), a local government investment vehicle at an annual interest rate of 8.2% per annum, which can be waived and converted to government grant upon the Company’s successful going public. This loan was guaranteed by the personal shareholding of Mr. Cai, the Chairman and CEO of Sichuan Wetouch, and director of HK Wetouch. Subsequently, this loan was extended to December 31, 2018, and then to December 31, 2020.
(2) On April 2, 2017, Sichuan Wetouch obtained a six-month loan of RMB2.0 million (equivalent to US$287,282 and US$290,888 as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively) from Renshou Shigao at an annual interest rate of 8.2% per annum, which can be waived and converted to government grant upon the Company’s successful going public. This loan was guaranteed by the personal shareholding of Mr. Cai, the Chairman and CEO of the Sichuan Wetouch, and director of HK Wetouch. Subsequently, this loan was extended to December 31, 2018, and then to December 31, 2020.
On June 15, 2020, Sichuan Wetouch made a full repayment of above mentioned RMB3.0 million (equivalent to US$430,923).
For the above-mentioned loans, the Company recorded a total interest expense of $12,707 and $24,433 for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
NOTE 6 — RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Amounts due from related parties are as follows:
| Amounts due from | December 31, | |||||||||||
| related parties | Relationship | 2019 | 2018 | Note | ||||||||
| Meishan Wetouch Electronics Technology Co., Ltd. | 95% owned by Mr. Guangde Cai and 5% by Chengdu Wetouch Technology Co., Ltd (“Chengdu Wetouch”) | $ | - | $ | 107,603 | Operating expense paid on behalf of the related party | ||||||
| Mr. Shengyong Li | General Manager of Sichuan Wetouch | 72 | - | Employee advance | ||||||||
| Vision Touch Technology AG | 100% owned by Mr. Yong Yang, Sales Director of Sichuan Wetouch | 71,812 | - | Operating expense paid on behalf of the related party | ||||||||
| Total amounts due from related parties | $ | 71,884 | $ | 107,603 | ||||||||
Amounts due to related parties are as follows:
| Amounts due to | December 31, | |||||||||||
| related parties | Relationship | 2019 | 2018 | Note | ||||||||
| Chengdu Wetouch Technology Co., Ltd (“Chengdu Wetouch”) | 94% owned by Mr. Guangde Cai & 2% by Mr. Shengyong Li | $ | 121,306 | $ | 117,607 | Operating expense paid on behalf of the Company | ||||||
| Meishan Wetouch Electronics Technology Co., Ltd. (“Meishan Wetouch”) | 95% owned by Mr. Guangde Cai and 5% by Chengdu Wetouch | 397,947 | - | Operating expense paid on behalf of the Company | ||||||||
| Australia Vtouch Technolody Co., Ltd.(i) | 35.36% owned by Mr. Guangde Cai | 4,233,949 | 4,287,092 | Interest- free loan | ||||||||
| Sichuan Vtouch Trading Co., Ltd. | 100% owned by Mr. Guangde Cai | - | 18,991 | Operating expense paid on behalf of the Company | ||||||||
| Mr. Guangde Cai (ii) | Chairman and CEO of the Company | 215,031 | 13,423,113 | Payable to employee/Interest free advance | ||||||||
| Mr. Guanying Cai (ii) | Daughter of Mr. Guangde Cai | - | 622,628 | Interest- free advance | ||||||||
| Mr. Shengyong Li (ii) | General Manager of Sichuan Wetouch | - | 2,695 | Interest- free advance | ||||||||
| Mr. Yong Yang | Sales Director of Sichuan Wetouch | 32,570 | 24,275 | Employee advance/payable to employee | ||||||||
| Total amounts due to related parties | $ | 5,000,803 | $ | 18,496,401 | ||||||||
(i) RMB29.5million (equivalent to US$4.2 million) was interest free advance provided by nine shareholders of Australia Vtouch Techonolody Co., Ltd, a related party, for the working capital purposes.
(ii) On July 19, 2016, pursuant to a share transfer agreement, HK Wetouch acquired 100% of Sichuan Wetouch with advances from Mr. Guangde Cai, Ms. Guanying Cai and Mr. Shengyong Li. Thus RMB93.5 million (equivalent to US$14.0 million) was recorded as payable to related parties as non-interest bearing advances from our shareholders and senior management mentioned above. On September 30, 2019, the Company made full repayment of above US$14.0 million to Mr. Guangde Cai, Ms. Guanying Cai and Mr. Shengyong Li.
For other related party guarantees, please refer to Note 12.
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NOTE 7 — INCOME TAXES
Hong Kong
HK Wetouch is incorporated in Hong Kong and is subject to profit taxes in Hong Kong at a progressive rate of 16.5%.
HK Wetouch did not generate any assessable profits derived from Hong Kong sources for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, and accordingly no provision for Hong Kong profits tax has been made in these periods.
PRC
Sichuan Wetouch files income tax returns in the PRC. Effective from January 1, 2008, the PRC statutory income tax rate is 25% according to the Corporate Income Tax (“CIT”) Law which was passed by the National People’s Congress on March 16, 2007.
Under PRC CIT Law, domestic enterprises and Foreign Investment Enterprises (“FIEs”) are usually subject to a unified 25% enterprise income tax rate while preferential tax rates, tax holidays and even tax exemption may be granted on a case-by-case basis by local government as preferential tax treatment to High and New Technology Enterprises (“HNTEs”). Under this preferential tax treatment, HNTEs are entitled to an income tax rate of 15%, subject to a requirement that they re-apply for their HNTE status every three years. Sichuan Wetouch was approved as a HNTE and is entitled to a reduced income tax rate of 15% beginning October 11, 2014 and renewed with a new term from October 11, 2017 to October 11, 2020. CIT is typically governed by the local tax authority in PRC. Each local tax authority at times may grant tax holidays to local enterprises as a way to encourage entrepreneurship and stimulate local economy.
The CIT Law and its implementation rules impose a withholding income tax at 10%, unless reduced by a tax treaty or arrangement, on the amount of dividends distributed by a PRC-resident enterprise to its immediate holding company outside the PRC that are related to earnings accumulated beginning on January 1, 2008. Dividends relating to undistributed earnings generated prior to January 1, 2008 are exempt from such withholding income tax.
The components of the income tax provision (benefit) are as follows:
| For the Years Ended December 31, | ||||||||
| 2019 | 2018 | |||||||
| Current tax provision | ||||||||
| Hong Kong | $ | - | $ | - | ||||
| China | 2,724,662 | 2,136,180 | ||||||
| 2,724,662 | 2,136,180 | |||||||
| Deferred tax provision (benefit) | ||||||||
| Hong Kong | - | - | ||||||
| China | - | - | ||||||
| - | - | |||||||
| Income tax provision | $ | 2,724,662 | $ | 2,136,180 | ||||
The following table reconciles the China statutory rates to the Company’s effective tax rate for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018:
| For the Years Ended December 31, | ||||||||
| 2019 | 2018 | |||||||
| PRC statutory income tax rate | 25.0 | % | 25.0 | % | ||||
| Effect of income tax holiday | (10.0 | )% | (10.0 | )% | ||||
| Non-deductible expenses in PRC | 1.6 | % | 0.3 | % | ||||
| Effective tax rate | 16.6 | % | 15.3 | % | ||||
Deferred tax assets
The Company’s has no deferred tax assets are as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
The Company follows ASC 740, “Income Taxes”, which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences in future years of differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts at each period end based on enacted tax laws and statutory tax rates, applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. Valuation allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.
The Company continually evaluates expiring statutes of limitations, audits, proposed settlements, changes in tax law and new authoritative rulings. As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, Sichuan Wetouch remains open for statutory examination by PRC tax authorities.
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NOTE 8 — ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consist of the following:
| December 31, 2019 | December 31, 2018 | |||||||
| Advance from customers | $ | 11,719 | $ | 94,956 | ||||
| Accrued payroll and employee benefits | 248,745 | 187,919 | ||||||
| Accrued interest expenses | 37,140 | 24,433 | ||||||
| Other tax payables (i) | 324,670 | 755,742 | ||||||
| Penalty related to a loan default (ii) | 1,701,986 | 850,686 | ||||||
| Others (iii) | 16,598 | 716,048 | ||||||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | $ | 2,340,858 | $ | 2,629,784 | ||||
(i) Other tax payables are mainly value added tax payable.
(ii) Penalty payable of RMB6.0 million (equivalent to US$0.9 million) and RMB5.8 million (equivalent to US$0.8 million) was accrued for a loan default by Sichuan Wetouch obtained from Chengdu Bank in 2013 and guaranteed by a third party Chengdu SME Credit Guarantee Co., Ltd. (“Chengdu SME”) as of December 31, 2019. On September 16, 2020, Sichuan Wetouch made a full repayment of RMB11.8 million (equivalent to US$1.7 million) of the loan default penalty to Chengdu SME (see Note 12).
(iii) Others mainly represent accrued employee reimbursement payable and other accrued miscellaneous operating expenses.
NOTE 9 — DEFERRED GRANTS
On January 14, 2013 and January 27, 2014, Sichuan Wetouch received RMB11.2 million (equivalent to US$1.8 million) and RMB4.8 million (equivalent to US$0.8 million) government subsidies, respectively, from Sichuan Provincial Government in supporting the initial set-up and construction of production facility. The Company completed the construction of the plant in June 2013 and there were no other unfulfilled conditions and/or other contingencies attaching to government assistance which has been recognized as income.
Since the funding is related to the construction of long-term assets, the amounts were recognized as government grant, which is included in deferred grants on the consolidated balance sheets, and to be recognized as other income in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) over the periods and in the proportions in which depreciation expense on the long-term assets is recognized.
As of December 31, 2019, the remaining deferred grants are as below:
| US$ | ||||
| Years ended December 31 | ||||
| 2020 | $ | 229,826 | ||
| 2021 | 229,826 | |||
| 2023 | 229,826 | |||
| 2024 | 176,199 | |||
| Total deferred grants | 865,677 | |||
| less: current portion | (229,826 | ) | ||
| Deferred grants- non-current | 623,851 | |||
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NOTE 10 — SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Ordinary Shares
The Company’s authorized number of ordinary shares was 10,000 shares with par value of HK$1.00 (equivalent to US$0.1288) and 10,000 shares were issued.
Statutory reserve and restricted net assets
Under PRC rules and regulations, Sichuan Wetouch is required to appropriate 10% of their net income to a statutory surplus reserve until the reserve balance reaches 50% of their registered capital. The appropriation to this statutory surplus reserve must be made before distribution of dividends can be made. The statutory reserve is non-distributable, other than during liquidation, and can be used to fund previous years losses, if any, and may be converted into share capital by issuing new shares to existing shareholders in proportion to their shareholders or by increasing the par value of the shares currently outstanding, provided that the remaining balance of the statutory reserve after such issue is not less than 25% of the registered capital.
Appropriations to the discretionary surplus reserve are made at the discretion of the board of directors. The statutory reserve may be applied against prior year losses, if any, and may be used for general business expansion and production or increase in registered capital, but are not distributable as cash dividends.
For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, Sichuan Wetouch made appropriations to the reserve fund of RMB12,216,247 (equivalent to US$1,715,524) and nil, respectively.
NOTE 11 — RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
Credit Risk – The carrying amount of accounts receivable included in the balance sheet represents the Company’s exposure to credit risk in relation to its financial assets. No other financial asset carries a significant exposure to credit risk. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of each customer’s financial condition. The Company maintains allowances for doubtful accounts and such allowances in the aggregate have not exceeded management’s estimates.
The Company has its cash in bank deposits primarily at state owned banks located in the PRC. Historically, deposits in PRC banks have been secured due to the state policy of protecting depositors’ interests. The PRC promulgated a Bankruptcy Law in August 2006, effective June 1, 2007, which contains provisions for the implementation of measures for the bankruptcy of PRC banks. The bank deposits with financial institutions in the PRC are insured by the government authority for up to RMB500,000.
Interest Rate Risk– The Company is exposed to the risk arising from changing interest rates, which may affect the ability of repayment of existing debts and viability of securing future debt instruments within the PRC.
Currency Risk - A majority of the Company’s revenue and expense transactions are denominated in RMB and a significant portion of the Company’s assets and liabilities are denominated in RMB. RMB is not freely convertible into foreign currencies. In the PRC, certain foreign exchange transactions are required by law to be transacted only by authorized financial institutions at exchange rates set by the People’s Bank of China (“PBOC”). Remittances in currencies other than RMB by the Company in China must be processed through the PBOC or other China foreign exchange regulatory bodies which require certain supporting documentation in order to affect the remittance.
Concentrations - The Company sells its products primarily through direct customers in the PRC and to some extent, the overseas customers in European countries and East Asia such as South Korea and Taiwan. For the year ended December 31, 2019, five customers accounted for 16.7%, 16.6%, 13.1%, 12.6%, and 11.6%, respectively, of the Company’s revenue. For year ended December 31, 2018, four customers accounted for 25.5%, 17.6%, 15.3%, and 10.2%, respectively, of the Company’s revenue.
And the Company’s top ten customers aggregately accounted for 98.6% and 99.0 % of the total revenue for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
As of December 31, 2019, four customers accounted for 18.6%, 17.4%, 15.8% and 14.0% of the total accounts receivable balance, respectively. As of December 31, 2018, four customers accounted for 17.3%, 14.7%, 14.0% and 13.7% of the total accounts receivable balance, respectively.
The Company purchases its raw materials through various suppliers. Raw material purchases from these suppliers which individually exceeded 10% of the Company’s total raw material purchases, accounted for approximately 33.7% (three suppliers) and 14.8% (one supplier) of the Company’s total raw material purchases for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
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NOTE 12 — COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Legal Proceedings
From time to time, the Company is a party to various legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company accrues costs associated with these matters when they become probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. Legal costs incurred in connection with loss contingencies are expensed as incurred. For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company had several legal claims or litigation that, individually or in aggregate, could have a material adverse impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
i) Legal case with Chengdu SME Credit Guarantee Co., Ltd. on a loan default penalty of RMB11.8 million (equivalent to $1.7 million)
On July 5, 2013, Sichuan Wetouch obtained a one-year loan of RMB60.0 million (equivalent to $9.8million) from Bank of Chengdu, at an annual interest rate of 8.61%. Chengdu SME Credit Guarantee Co., Ltd (“Chengdu SME”), a third party, provided a 70% guarantee and Bank of Chengdu retained 30% of the risk, while Chengdu Wetouch and Mr. Guangde Cai (related parties, see Note 6) provided joint and several liability guarantee for 100% of the loan.
On July 31, 2014, Sichuan Wetouch repaid RMB5.0 million (equivalent to $0.8 million). The remaining loan of RMB55.0 million (equivalent to $8.9 million) was twice extended to be due on August 22, 2018. Upon the loan becoming due, but unpaid by the Company, Chengdu SME paid the outstanding balance of RMB55 million (equivalent to $8.0 million) to Bank of Chengdu. The Company subsequently repaid RMB55 million (equivalent to $8.0 million) to Chengdu SME; however, Chengdu SME filed two separate lawsuits against the Company to recover loan default penalties from the Company. The loan default penalties were (a) RMB5.8 million (equivalent to $0.8 million) related to the 30% of the remaining loan balance repaid by Chengdu SME and (b) RMB6.0 million (equivalent to $0.9 million) related to the 70% of the remaining loan balance repaid by Chengdu SME. During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company recorded loan default penalties, and related liabilities, of $1.7 million.
Chengdu SME applied to the Chengdu High-tech Court for enforcement for the above mentioned loan default penalties of RMB5.8 million (equivalent to $0.8 million) and RMB6.0 million (equivalent to $0.9 million) on December 30, 2018. On March 12, 2020, the Enforcement Settlement Agreement issued by the Chengdu High-tech Court confirmed that Sichuan Wetouch still owed RMB5.8 million (equivalent to $0.8 million) and RMB6.0 million (equivalent to $0.9 million) of loan default penalties.
On September 16, 2020, Sichuan Wetouch made a full repayment of RMB11.8 million (equivalent to US$1.7 million) of the above loan default penalties to Chengdu SME.
ii) Legal case with Sichuan Renshou Shigao Tianfu Investment Co., Ltd and Renshou Tengyi Landscaping Co., Ltd. on an asset recovery of RMB12.0 million (equivalent to $1.7 million)
On March 19, 2014, Chengdu Wetouch, a related party, obtained a two and half-year loan of RMB15.0 million (equivalent to $2.2 million) from Chengdu Bank Co., Ltd. Gaoxin Branch (“Chengdu Bank Gaoxin Branch”) , with Chengdu Hi-tech Investment Group Co., Ltd. (“CDHT Investment”) acting as guarantor to pay off the loan principal and related interests, while Sichuan Wetouch and Hong Kong Wetouch as guarantors, were jointly and severally liable for such debts.
Upon the loan due in January 2017, Chengdu Wetouch defaulted the loan, thus, CDHT Investment filed a lawsuit against Chengdu Wetouch , Sichuan Wetouch, and Hong Kong Wetouch demanding a full repayment of such debts.
To support the local economic development as well as Chengdu Wetouch, two government-backed companies, Sichuan Renshou Shigao Tianfu Investment Co., Ltd. (“Shigaotianfu Investment”) and Renshou Tengyi Landscaping Co., Ltd. (“Renshou Tenyi”) provided their bank deposits of RMB 12.0 million (equivalent to US$1.7 million) as pledge, while Mr. Guangde Cai and Sichuan Wetouch also provided counter-guarantee.
Upon the expiration of the guarantee, Chengdu Wetouch still defaulted repayment of above pledge. As a result, CDHT Investment levied this collateral of RMB12.0 million on November 21, 2019. Subsequently, Shigaotianfu Investment and Renshou Tengyi filed with Chengdu Intermediate People’s Court a lawsuit demanding an asset recovery of RMB12.0 million (equivalent to $1.7 million) pursuant to the counter guarantee agreement.
On December 2, 2019, pursuant to the reconciling agreement issued by Chengdu Intermediate People’s Court, the parties agreed to cancel the demand to seize property of Sichuan Wetouch rather than the property of Chengdu Wetouch, and to waive freezing Guangde Cai’s 60% shareholding equity in Xinjiang Wetouch.
On October 9, 2020, pursuant to a settlement and release agreement, Sichuan Wetouch, Hong Kong Wetouch and Guangde Cai are fully discharged and released from any and all obligations under the outstanding debts, and from all liabilities under guarantee. Chengdu Wetouch was solely responsible for repaying the outstanding RMB12.0 million by end of December 31, 2020.
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Guarantees
i) Guarantee to Chengdu Wetouch for a loan of RMB17.0 million (equivalent to $2.6 million)
In July 2014, Chengdu Wetouch, a related party, obtained a loan of RMB17.0 million (equivalent to $2.6 million) from Bank of Chengdu, with third party Chengdu SME as a joint guarantor, while Sichuan Wetouch, Mr. Guangde Cai and his 60% controlled Xinjiang Wetouch and his 95% controlled Meishan Wetouch, as well as two unrelated individuals acting as counter guarantors for this loan.
On July 2, 2018, as Chengdu Wetouch defaulted the loan, Chengdu SME filed a lawsuit demanding the full repayment.
As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, there was a lawsuit in progress on this loan repayment. Above mentioned counter guarantors were obliged for the joint responsibilities.
On May 13, 2020, with Xinjiang Wetouch partially repaying RMB5.9 million and Chengdu Wetouch still obligated to repay the balance prior to December 31, 2020, Xinjiang Wetouch, Meishan Wetouch and the other two unrelated individuals were under joint and several liabilities for the balance.
On October 9, 2020, pursuant to a settlement and release agreement, Sichuan Wetouch and Mr. Guangde Cai are unconditionally and fully released and discharged from all and only obligations under the outstanding debts.
ii) Guarantee to Chengdu Wetouch for a loan of RMB9.0 million (equivalent to $1.3 million)
On April 21, 2014, Sichuan Wetouch, Mr. Guangde Cai provided counter guarantee to Chengdu Wetouch obtaining a loan of RMB9.0 million (equivalent to $1.3 million) ) from Deyang Bank Co., Ltd., Chengdu Branch, with third party Tianhong Asset Management Co., Ltd.(“Tianhong Asset”) as a guarantor.
Upon the loan due, Chengdu Wetouch failed to pay the debts on schedule. On May 3, 2017, Tianhong Asset brought a lawsuit to the local court.
As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, this lawsuit was in progress on the loan repayment. Sichuan Wetouch and Mr. Guangde Cai were under joint and several guarantee liability for the agreed principal and interest and corresponding fees.
On October 9, 2020, pursuant to a settlement and release agreement, Sichuan Wetouch and Guangde Cai are unconditionally and fully released and discharged from all and only obligations under the outstanding debts, with Chengdu Wetouch obliged to repay the balance in a lump sum by the end of December 31, 2020.
iii) Guarantee to Chengdu Wetouch for a loan of RMB15.0 million (equivalent to $2.2 million)
On May 26, 2015, Sichuan Wetouch, Mr. Guangde Cai provided guarantee to Chengdu Wetouch obtaining a loan of RMB15.0 million (equivalent to $2.2 million) from Deyang Bank Co., Ltd., Chengdu Branch, with third party Tianhong Asset Management Co., Ltd.(“Tianhong Asset”) as a guarantor.
Upon the loan due, Chengdu Wetouch failed to pay the debts on schedule. On May 3, 2017, Tianhong Asset brought a lawsuit to the local court.
As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, this lawsuit was in progress on the loan repayment. Sichuan Wetouch and Mr. Guangde Cai were under joint and several guarantee liability for the agreed principal and interest and corresponding fees.
On October 9, 2020, pursuant to a settlement and release agreement, Sichuan Wetouch and Guangde Cai are unconditionally and fully released and discharged from all and only obligations under the outstanding debts, with Chengdu Wetouch obliged to repay the balance by the end of December 31, 2020.
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iv) Guarantee to Chengdu Wetouch for a loan of RMB14.9 million (equivalent to $2.3 million)
On July 4, 2014, Sichuan Wetouch, Mr. Guangde Cai and another unrelated individual provided joint guarantee to Chengdu Wetouch obtaining a loan of RMB14.9 million (equivalent to $2.3 million) from Sichuan Tianfu Bank Co., Ltd. Chengdu Wenjiang Branch (formerly known as Nanchong Commercial Bank Wenjiang Branch). Upon the loan due, Sichuan Wetouch, Mr. Cai and another unrelated individual were jointly liable for the agreed principal and interests.
Upon the loan due, Chengdu Wetouch failed to pay the debts on schedule. On December 16, 2015, the bank thus brought a lawsuit to the local court.
As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, there was a lawsuit in progress on the loan repayment. Sichuan Wetouch, Mr. Guangde Cai and another unrelated individual for the joint guarantee responsibility.
On October 9, 2020, pursuant to a settlement and release agreement, Wetouch and Mr. Guangde Cai are unconditionally and fully released and discharged from all and only obligations under the outstanding debts, with Chengdu Wetouch and another unrelated individual being obliged to repay the balance by the end of December 31, 2020.
v) Guarantee to Chengdu Wetouch for a loan of RMB17.3 million (equivalent to $2.7 million)
On May 23, 2014, Sichuan Wetouch and Mr. Guangde Cai provided guarantee to Chengdu Wetouch obtaining a loan of RMB17.3 million (equivalent to $2.7 million) from Agricultural Bank of China Co., Ltd. Chengdu Wenjiang Branch (“Agricultural Bank Wenjiang Branch”), with two unrelated two parties also providing guarantee. Upon the loan due, the four guarantors were jointly obliged to repay the loan and its interests.
On February 3, 2017, Agricultural Bank Wenjiang Branch filed a lawsuit demanding the full repayments of the above mentioned loan and its interests.
As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, there was a lawsuit in progress on the loan repayment. Sichuan Wetouch and Mr. Guangde Cai and two other unrelated parties were obliged to take joint guarantee responsibility.
On October 9, 2020, pursuant to a settlement and release agreement, Sichuan Wetouch, and Mr. Guangde Cai are unconditionally and fully released and discharged from all and only obligations under the outstanding debts, with Chengdu Wetouch being obliged to repay the outstanding debts by the end of December 31, 2020.
vi) Guarantee to Chengdu Wetouch for a loan of RMB15.0 million (equivalent to $2.2 million)
On March 19, 2014, Sichuan Wetouch, Mr. Guangde Cai and HK Wetouch provided counter guarantee to Chengdu Wetouch obtaining a loan of RMB15.0 million (equivalent to $2.2 million) from Chengdu Bank Co., Ltd. Gaoxin Branch (“Chengdu Bank Gaoxin Branch”), with a third party Chengdu Hi-tech Investment Group Co., Ltd. (“CDHT Investment”) as a guarantor. Sichuan Wetouch and Mr. Guangde Cai and Chengdu Wetouch were jointly and severally liable for such debts.
Upon the loan defaulted, CDHT paid off the above loan principal and interests to the bank on behalf of Chengdu Wetouch on January 10, 2017. On August 16, 2018, CDHT Investment brought a lawsuit to Chengdu Railway Transport Court. (See above Legal Case #2- Note 12)
As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, there was a lawsuit in progress on the loan repayment. Sichuan Wetouch, Mr. Guangde Cai and Hong Kong Wetouch were obliged to take joint guarantee responsibility for the above loan and its interests.
On October 9, 2020, pursuant to a settlement and release, Sichuan Wetouch, Mr. Guangde Cai and HK Wetouch are unconditionally and fully released and discharged from all and only obligations under the outstanding debts, with Chengdu Wetouch being obliged to repay the outstanding debts by the end of December 31, 2020.
vii) Guarantee to Meishan Wetouch for a loan of RMB26.0 million (equivalent to $3.5 million)
On October 21, 2014, Sichuan Wetouch, Chengdu Wetouch, Mr.Guangde Cai and his 60% owned Xinjiang Wetouch, together with one unrelated guarantee company Sichuan Yitong Financing Guarantee Co., Ltd. (“Yitong Guarantee”) provided joint guarantee to Meishan Wetouch obtaining a two-year loan of RMB26.0 million (equivalent to $3.5 million) from Meishan Rural Commercial Bank Co., Ltd. (“Meishan Rural Commercial Bank”) and later extended to October 20, 2017. Upon the loan due, the guarantors were jointly obliged for the responsibility of repaying the loan and its interests.
On June 1, 2018, Meishan Rural Commercial Bank filed a lawsuit demanding the full repayments of the due loan and its interests.
On September 11, 2019, Meishan Wetouch made a partial repayment of RMB10.5 million (equivalent to US$1.5 million).
As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, there was a lawsuit in progress on the loan remaining balance repayment. Sichuan Wetouch, Chengdu Wetouch and Mr. Guangde Cai, and Xinjing Wetouch as well as Yitong Guarantee were under guarantee responsibility.
On October 9, 2020, pursuant to a settlement and release agreement, Sichuan Wetouch and Mr. Guangde Cai are unconditionally and fully released and discharged from all and only obligations under the outstanding debts, with Meishan Wetouch being obliged to repay the outstanding debts by the end of December 31, 2020, and Chengdu Wetouch and Xinjiang Wetouch sharing the joint responsibilities.
Capital expenditure commitment
The Company does not have any capital commitments as of December 31, 2019 and 2018.
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NOTE 13 — REVENUES
The Company’s geographical revenue information is set forth below:
| For the Years Ended December 31, | ||||||||
| 2019 | 2018 | |||||||
| Sales in PRC | $ | 26,496,302 | $ | 27,663,759 | ||||
| Sales in Overseas | ||||||||
| —Republic of China (ROC, or Taiwan) | 6,725,155 | 5,790,988 | ||||||
| -South Korea | 6,697,864 | 3,138,336 | ||||||
| -Others | 84,782 | 152,293 | ||||||
| Sub-total | 13,507,801 | 9,081,617 | ||||||
| Total revenues | $ | 40,004,103 | $ | 36,745,376 | ||||
NOTE 14 — SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
i) In December 2019, a novel strain of COVID-19 was reported in Wuhan, China. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization categorized it as a pandemic. To reduce the spread of the COVID-19, the Chinese government has employed measures including city lockdowns, quarantines, travel restrictions, suspension of business activities and school closures. Due to difficulties resulting from the COVID-19 outbreak, including, but not limited to, the temporary closure of the Company’s factory and operations beginning in early February, limited support from the Company’s employees, delayed access to raw material supplies and inability to deliver products to customers on a timely basis, the Company’s business was negatively impacted and is expected to generate lower revenue and net income during the period from February to June 2020. The Company resumed operations on March 2, 2020 and, as such, the extent of the impact of COVID-19 on the Company’s results of operations and financial condition will depend on future developments, including the duration and spread of the outbreak and the impact on the Company’s customers, which are still uncertain and cannot be reasonably estimated at this point in time.
ii) On June 11, 2020, Sichuan Wetouch entered into a repayment agreement with Renshou Shigao for the RMB3.0 million (equivalent to US$430,923) loan obtained by the Company in 2016 and 2017 from Renshou Shigao (see Note 5 - Borrowing). Pursuant to the agreement, Renshou Shigao reduced the interest payable from RMB0.8 million (equivalent to US$0.1 million) to RMB0.3 million (equivalent to US$0.04 million). On June 15, 2020, Sichuan Wetouch made full repayment of above principal and interests.
iii) On August 14, 2020, Wetouch Holding Group Limited (“Wetouch Holding”) was incorporated under the laws of British Virgin Islands. It became the holding company of HK Wetouch on September 11, 2020.
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WETOUCH TECHNOLOGY INC
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019
(Unaudited)
WETOUCH TECHNOLOGY INC
INDEX TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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WETOUCH TECHNOLOGY INC
INTRODUCTION TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
On October 9, 2020, Wetouch Technology Inc (“Wetouch entered into a share exchange agreement (the “Share Exchange Agreement”) with BVI Wetouch and all the shareholders of BVI Wetouch (each, a “BVI Shareholder” and collectively the “BVI Shareholders”), to acquire all the issued and outstanding capital stock of BVI Wetouch in exchange for the issuance to the BVI Shareholders an aggregate of 28,000,000 shares of our common stock (the “Reverse Merger”). In the Reverse Merger, each ordinary share of BVI Wetouch was exchanged for 560 shares of common stock of Wetouch. Immediately after the closing of the Reverse Merger on October 9, 2020, we had a total of 31,396,394 issued and outstanding shares of common stock. As a result of the Reverse Merger, BVI Wetouch is now our wholly-owned subsidiary.
BVI Wetouch, a BVI company was established on August 14, 2020 to acquire all the shares of Hong Kong Wetouch. On September 11, 2020, BVI Wetouch acquired all the outstanding shares of Hong Kong Wetouch from the shareholders of Hong Kong Wetouch in consideration of the payment of HK$10,000 pursuant to instruments of transfer in accordance with Hong Kong law. As a result of the acquisition, Hong Kong Wetouch became a wholly-owned subsidiary of BVI Wetouch. The shareholders of HK Wetouch became the shareholders of BVI Wetouch in said transaction, and therefore the shareholders who controlled HK Wetouch became the controlling shareholders of BVI Wetouch. See “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management”.
Hong Kong Wetouch was incorporated on May 5, 2016 under the laws of Hong Kong. On July 19, 2016, Hong Kong Wetouch acquired all the shares of Sichuan Wetouch, a PRC company established May 6, 2011. As a result of the acquisition, Sichuan Wetouch became a wholly owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Wetouch.
As BVI Wetouch owns all the outstanding shares of Hong Kong Wetouch, which, in turn, owns all the outstanding shares of Sichuan Wetouch, the Company owns indirectly all the business of Sichuan Wetouch. As a result of the Reverse Merger in which the Company acquired all the outstanding shares of BVI Wetouch, Hong Kong Wetouch and Sichuan Wetouch become our indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries.
The Reverse Merger was accounted for as a recapitalization effected by a share exchange, wherein BVI Wetouch is considered the acquirer for accounting and financial reporting purposes. The assets and liabilities of BVI Wetouch have been brought forward at their book value and no goodwill has been recognized.
BVI Wetouch and its shareholders are not U.S. Persons (as that term is defined in Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”)) and they acquired our shares in the Reverse Merger outside of the United States. In issuing the 28,000,000 shares of our common stock to the shareholders of BVI Wetouch, we claim an exemption from the registration requirements of the Act pursuant to Regulation S promulgated thereunder since, among other things, the offer or sale was made in an offshore transaction and no directed selling efforts were made in the United States by the issuer, a distributor, any of their respective affiliates, or any person acting on behalf of any of the foregoing. In addition, each recipient of the shares certified that she/he/it is not a U.S. person and is not acquiring the securities for the account or benefit of any U.S. person and agreed to resell such securities only in accordance with the provisions of Regulation S, pursuant to registration under the Act, or pursuant to an available exemption from registration; and agreed not to engage in hedging transactions with regard to such securities unless in compliance with the Act.
Name Change/Reverse Stock Split
Effective September 30, 2020, we changed our name from Gulf West Investment Properties, Inc. to Wetouch Technology Inc. by filing an Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation with the Nevada Secretary of State to give effect to a name change. The Amended and Restated Articles also effectuated a reverse split of our authorized, issued and outstanding shares of common stock on a 70 for 1 new basis whereby each 70 shares of outstanding common stock was exchanged for one (1) share of new common stock (the “Reverse Split” and, for avoidance of doubt, all share amounts set forth herein shall be post Reverse Split unless otherwise specified) and, consequently, our authorized common stock increased to 300,000,000 shares of common stock and 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, and our then issued and outstanding common shares decreased from 237,742,066 to 3,396,394 shares, all with a par value of $0.001.
As a result of the name change of the company, we changed our trading symbol from “GLFW” to “WETH”.
The accompanying unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated balance sheet has been presented with consolidated subsidiaries at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019. The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statement of income for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and for the year ended December 31, 2019 has been presented as if the acquisition had occurred January 1, 2019.
The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statements do not necessarily represent the actual results that would have been achieved had the companies been combined at the beginning of last fiscal year, nor may they be indicative of future operations. These unaudited pro forma condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the companies’ respective historical financial statements and notes included thereto.
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UNAUDITED
PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
| Wetouch Technology Inc | BVI Wetouch | Adjustments | Note | ProForma | ||||||||||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||||||||||||
| CURRENT ASSETS | ||||||||||||||||||
| Cash | $ | - | $ | 19,268,280 | $ | - | $ | 19,268,280 | ||||||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | - | 17,788,923 | - | 17,788,923 | ||||||||||||||
| Inventories | - | 269,161 | - | 269,161 | ||||||||||||||
| Due from related parties | - | 73,633 | - | 73,633 | ||||||||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | - | 389,845 | - | 389,845 | ||||||||||||||
| TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS | - | 37,789,842 | - | 37,789,842 | ||||||||||||||
| Long-term investment | - | |||||||||||||||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | - | 9,370,419 | - | 9,370,419 | ||||||||||||||
| Intangible assets, net | - | 969,365 | - | 969,365 | ||||||||||||||
| TOTAL ASSETS | $ | - | $ | 48,129,626 | - | $ | 48,129,626 | |||||||||||
| LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||||||||||||
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | ||||||||||||||||||
| Short-term bank loans | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||||||
| Accounts payable | 159 | 1,011,632 | - | 1,011,632 | ||||||||||||||
| Due to related parties | 1,800 | 4,766,080 | 4,766,080 | |||||||||||||||
| Income tax payable | - | 107,921 | - | 107,921 | ||||||||||||||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | - | 833,219 | - | 833,219 | ||||||||||||||
| Deferred grants | - | 235,655 | - | 235,655 | ||||||||||||||
| TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES | 1,959 | 6,954,507 | - | 6,954,507 | ||||||||||||||
| Deferred grants-non current | - | 475,237 | - | 475,237 | ||||||||||||||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | $ | 1,959 | $ | 7,429,744 | - | $ | 7,429,744 | |||||||||||
| COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | ||||||||||||||||||
| STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||||||||||||
| Preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share; 10,000,000 shares authorized; none outstanding as of September 30, 2020 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||||
| Common stock, par value $0.001 per share; 300,000,000 shares authorized; 31,396,394 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2020 (i) | 237,742 | 10,000 | (216,346 | ) | a,b | 31,396 | ||||||||||||
| Additional paid in capital | 2,230,105 | 32,034 | (2,160,479 | ) | a,b | 101,660 | ||||||||||||
| Statutory reserve | - | 2,003,569 | - | 2,003,569 | ||||||||||||||
| Retained earnings | (2,469,806 | ) | 39,336,959 | 2,378,784 | a,b | 39,245,937 | ||||||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | - | (682,680 | ) | -682,680 | ) | |||||||||||||
| TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | (1,959 | ) | 40,699,882 | - | 40,699,882 | |||||||||||||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | $ | 0 | $ | 48,129,626 | - | $ | 48,129,626 | |||||||||||
| (i) Common stock: |
| - Wetouch Technology Inc has common stock, par value $0.001 per share; 300,000,000 shares authorized; 237,742,066 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2020 . |
| Upon reverse merger, Wetouch Technology Inc has common stock, par value $0.001 per share; 300,000,000 shares authorized; 31,396,394 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2020 . |
| -BVI Wetouch has common stock, par value $1.00 per share; 50,000 shares authorized and 10,000 shares issued as of September 30, 2020. |
| (ii) Represents reverse acquisition showing the assets and liabilities of BVI Wetouch Only. |
See Notes to unaudited Pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements
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WETOUCH
TECHNOLOGY INC
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
| Wetouch Technology Inc | BVI Wetouch | Adjustments | Note | Pro forma | ||||||||||||||
| REVENUES | $ | - | $ | 20,669,272 | $ | - | $ | 20,669,272 | ||||||||||
| COST OF REVENUES | - | (10,180,477 | ) | - | (10,180,477 | ) | ||||||||||||
| GROSS PROFIT | - | 10,488,795 | - | 10,488,795 | ||||||||||||||
| OPERATING EXPENSES | ||||||||||||||||||
| Selling expenses | - | (73,960 | ) | - | (73,960 | ) | ||||||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | (2,822 | ) | (1,512,761 | ) | (1,515,583 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Research and development expenses | - | (54,831 | ) | - | (54,831 | ) | ||||||||||||
| OPERATING EXPENSES | (2,822 | ) | (1,641,552 | ) | - | (1,644,374 | ) | |||||||||||
| INCOME FROM OPERATIONS | (2,822 | ) | 8,847,243 | - | 8,844,421 | |||||||||||||
| Interest income | 2,197 | 61,092 | - | 63,289 | ||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | - | (5,926 | ) | - | (5,926 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Government grant | - | 185,905 | - | 185,905 | ||||||||||||||
| TOTAL OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES), NET | 2,197 | 241,071 | - | 243,268 | ||||||||||||||
| INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE | (625 | ) | 9,088,314 | - | 9,087,689 | |||||||||||||
| INCOME TAX EXPENSE | - | (1,108,849 | ) | - | (1,108,849 | ) | ||||||||||||
| NET INCOME | $ | (625 | ) | $ | 7,979,465 | - | $ | 7,978,840 | ||||||||||
| OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | - | 1,052,308 | - | 1,052,308 | ||||||||||||||
| COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | $ | (625 | ) | $ | 9,031,773 | - | $ | 9,031,148 | ||||||||||
| EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE | ||||||||||||||||||
| Basic and diluted | $ | 0.0 | $ | 797.9 | (797.9 | ) | b | $ | 0.3 | |||||||||
| WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING | 237,742,066 | 10,000 | 31,396,394 | |||||||||||||||
See Notes to unaudited Pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements
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UNAUDITED
PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
DECEMBER 31, 2019
| WETOUCH TECHNOLOGY INC | BVI Wetouch | HK Wetouch | Adjustments | Note | ProForma | |||||||||||||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| CURRENT ASSETS | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 14,279,797 | $ | $ | 14,279,797 | |||||||||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | - | - | 16,049,453 | 16,049,453 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Inventories | - | - | 203,778 | 203,778 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Due from related parties | 99,024 | 10,000 | 71,884 | 180,908 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | - | - | 283,269 | 283,269 | ||||||||||||||||||
| TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS | 99,024 | 10,000 | 30,888,181 | 30,997,205 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Long-term investment | 1,288 | (1,288 | ) | a | - | |||||||||||||||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | - | - | 9,867,584 | 9,867,584 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Intangible assets, net | - | - | 989,052 | 989,052 | ||||||||||||||||||
| TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 99,024 | $ | 11,288 | $ | 41,744,817 | $ | 41,853,841 | ||||||||||||||
| LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Short-term bank loans | $ | - | $ | $ | 430923 | $ | $ | 430923 | ||||||||||||||
| Accounts payable | - | - | 795,480 | 795,480 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Due to related parties | 8,002 | 1,288 | 5,000,803 | (1,288 | ) | a | 5,008,805 | |||||||||||||||
| Income tax payable | - | - | 642,967 | 642,967 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | - | - | 2,340,858 | 2,340,858 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Deferred grants | - | - | 229,826 | 229,826 | ||||||||||||||||||
| TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES | 8,002 | 1,288 | 9,440,857 | 9,448,859 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Deferred grants-non current | - | 0 | 635,851 | 635,851 | ||||||||||||||||||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | $ | 8,002 | $ | 1,288 | $ | 10,076,708 | $ | 10,084,710 | ||||||||||||||
| COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share; 10,000,000 shares authorized; none outstanding as of December 31, 2019 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | $ | - | |||||||||||||
| Common stock, par value $0.001 per share; 300,000,000 shares authorized; 31,396,394 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2019 | 237,742 | 10,000 | 1,288 | (217,634 | ) | a,b | 31,396 | |||||||||||||||
| Additional paid in capital | 2,322,461 | - | 40,746 | (2,251,547 | ) | a,b | 111,660 | |||||||||||||||
| Statutory reserve | - | - | 2,003,569 | - | 2,003,569 | |||||||||||||||||
| Retained earnings | (2,469,181 | ) | - | 31,357,494 | 2,469,181 | a,b | 31,357,494 | |||||||||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | - | - | (1,734,988 | ) | (1,734,988 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | 91,022 | 10,000 | 31,668,109 | - | 31,769,131 | |||||||||||||||||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | $ | 99,024 | $ | 11,288 | $ | 41,744,817 | - | $ | 41,853,841 | |||||||||||||
(i) Common stock
- Wetouch Technology Inc has common stock, par value $0.001 per share; 300,000,000 shares authorized; 237,742,066 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2020
Upon reverse merger, Wetouch Technology Inc has common stock, par value $0.001 per share; 300,000,000 shares authorized; 31,396,394 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2020
-BVI Wetouch has common stock, par value $1.00 per share; 10,000 shares authorized and 10,000 issued as of September 30, 2020
-HK Wetouch has common stock, $0.1288 par value, 10,000 shares authorized, 10,000 issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2020
(ii) Represents reverse acquisition showing the assets and liabilities of Hong Kong Wetouch Only.
See Notes to unaudited Pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019
| Wetouch Technology Inc | BVI Wetouch | HK Wetouch | Adjustments | Note | Pro forma | |||||||||||||||||
| REVENUES | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 40,004,103 | $ | $ | 40,004,103 | |||||||||||||
| COST OF REVENUES | - | - | (20,265,509 | ) | (20,265,509 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| GROSS PROFIT | - | - | 19,738,594 | 19,738,594 | ||||||||||||||||||
| OPERATING EXPENSES | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling expenses | - | - | (270,752 | ) | (270,752 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | (31,977 | ) | - | (2,330,322 | ) | (2,362,299 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| Research and development expenses | - | - | (136,433 | ) | (136,433 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | (31,977 | ) | - | (2,737,507 | ) | (2,769,484 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| INCOME FROM OPERATIONS | (31,977 | ) | - | 17,001,087 | 16,969,110 | |||||||||||||||||
| OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES) | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
| - | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income | - | - | 76,201 | 76,201 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | - | - | (16,884 | ) | (16,884 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Government grant | - | - | 249,330 | 249,330 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Late penalty on debt | - | - | (868,546 | ) | (868,546 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| TOTAL OTHER (EXPENSES), NET | - | - | (559,812 | ) | (559,812 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE | (31,977 | ) | - | 16,441,275 | 16,409,298 | |||||||||||||||||
| INCOME TAX EXPENSE | - | - | (2,724,662 | ) | (2,724,662 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| NET INCOME | (31,977 | ) | 13,716,613 | 13,684,636 | ||||||||||||||||||
| - | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) | - | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | - | - | (844,192 | ) | (844,192 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | $ | (31,977 | ) | $ | 12,872,421 | $ | $ | 12,840,444 | ||||||||||||||
| EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic and diluted | $ | 0.0 | 0.0 | $ | 1,371.7 | $ | (1371.21 | ) | b | $ | 0.4 | |||||||||||
| WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic and diluted | 237,742,066 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 31,396,394 | ||||||||||||||||||
See Notes to unaudited Pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements
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NOTES
TO THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The following unaudited pro forma adjustments are included in the accompanying unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, and the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statement of income for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and for the year ended December 31, 2019 to reflect the acquisition of by the Merger Sub and the Parent:
| a. | To record the spin-off of the Parent’s assets and liabilities prior to the reverse acquisition; | |
| b. | These adjustments reflect the recapitalization as a result of the transactions related to the share exchange. |
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ITEM 2. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.
None
ITEM 3. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
a) Financial Statements and Schedules
The consolidated financial statements required to be filed as part of this registration statement are included in Item 13 hereof.
b) Exhibits.
The following exhibits are either filed as a part hereof or are incorporated by reference. Exhibit numbers correspond to the numbering system in Item 601 of Regulation S-K.
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PART II
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
ITEM 13. OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION.
The following table sets forth the expenses payable by the registrant, in connection with the sale of Common Stock being registered under this registration statement. All amounts shown are estimates except for the SEC registration fee.
| SEC Registration fee | $ | 5,859.33 | ||
| Legal fees and expenses | $ | 25,000.00 | ||
| Accountant’s fees and expenses | $ | 1,500.00 | ||
| Transfer Agent fees and expenses | $ | 2,500.00 | ||
| Miscellaneous | $ | 0 | ||
| Total | $ | 34,859.33 |
ITEM 14. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS.
Under our Bylaws, every person who was or is a party to, or is threatened to be made a party to, or is involved in any action, suit, or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative, or investigative, by reason of the fact that he, or a person of whom he is the legal representative, is or was a director or officer of the Company, or is or was serving at the request of the Company as a director or officer of another corporation, or as its representative in a partnership, joint venture, trust, or other enterprise, shall be indemnified and held harmless to the fullest extent legally permissible under the laws of the State of Nevada from time to time against all expenses, liability, and loss (including attorneys’ fees judgments, fines, and amounts paid or to be paid in settlement) reasonably incurred or suffered by him in connection therewith. Such right of indemnification shall be a contract right, which may be enforced in any manner desired by such person. The expenses of officers and directors incurred in defending a civil or criminal action, suit, or proceeding must be paid by the Company as they are incurred and in advance of the final disposition of the action, suit, or proceeding, upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of the director or officer to repay the amount if it is ultimately determined by a court of competent jurisdiction that he is not entitled to be indemnified by the company. Such right of indemnification shall not be exclusive of any other right which such directors, officers, or representatives may have or hereafter acquire, and, without limiting the generality of such statement, they shall be entitled to their respective rights of indemnification under any bylaw, agreement, vote of shareholders, provision of law, or otherwise.
Without limiting the application of the foregoing, the Board of Directors may adopt bylaws from time to time with respect to indemnification, to provide at all times the fullest indemnification permitted by the laws of the State of Nevada, and may cause the Company to purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a director or officer of the Company, or is or was serving at the request of the Company as a director or officer of another corporation, or as its representative in a partnership, joint venture, trust, or other enterprise against any liability asserted against such person and incurred in any such capacity or arising out of such status, whether or not the Company would have the power to indemnify such person. The indemnification provided shall continue as to a person who has ceased to be a director, officer, employee, or agent, and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors and administrators of such person.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers or persons controlling the Company pursuant to the foregoing provisions, the Company has been informed that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is therefore unenforceable.
We have not entered into any agreements with our directors and executive officers that require us to indemnify these persons against expenses, judgments, fines, settlements and other amounts actually and reasonably incurred (including expenses of a derivative action) in connection with any proceeding, whether actual or threatened, to which any such person may be made a party by reason of the fact that the person is or was a director or officer of our Company or any of our affiliated enterprises. We do not maintain any policy of directors’ and officers’ liability insurance that insures its directors and officers against the cost of defense, settlement or payment of a judgment under any circumstances.
ITEM 15. RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES.
Over the past three years, we have issued and sold the following securities without registration under the Securities Act:
On March 11, 2019, 1,714,286 shares of common stock of the Company were issued to the Custodian in consideration for the payment of cash and the issuance of a promissory note by the Custodian to the Company.
On October 9, 2020, we entered into a share exchange agreement (the “Share Exchange Agreement”) with BVI Wetouch and all the shareholders of BVI Wetouch (each, a “BVI Shareholder” and collectively the “BVI Shareholders”), to acquire all the issued and outstanding capital stock of BVI Wetouch in exchange for the issuance to the BVI Shareholders an aggregate of 28,000,000 shares of our common stock (the “Reverse Merger”). In the Reverse Merger, each ordinary share of BVI Wetouch was exchanged for 560 shares of common stock of Wetouch. Immediately after the closing of the Reverse Merger on October 9, 2020, we had a total of 31,396,394 issued and outstanding shares of common stock.
On December 22, 2020, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized the issuance of an aggregate of 103,610 shares and 210,360 warrants to The Crone Law Group, P.C. or its designees for legal services that had been rendered. The five year warrants are exercisable at one cent per share. As of the date of this prospectus, no warrants have been exercised.
The offers, sales, and issuances of the securities described above were exempt from the registration requirements under the Securities Act, in reliance on the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, including Regulation D promulgated thereunder, regarding transactions by an issuer not involving a public offering. All purchasers of securities in the above transactions represented that they were accredited investors and were acquiring the securities for investment purposes only and not with a view to, or for sale in connection with, any distribution thereof and that they could bear the risks of the investment and could hold the securities for an indefinite period of time. The purchasers received written disclosures that the securities had not been registered under the Securities Act and that any resale must be made pursuant to a registration statement or an available exemption from the registration under the Securities Act. All certificates representing the securities in the transactions described in this Item 15 included appropriate legends setting forth that the securities had not been offered or sold pursuant to a registration statement and describing the applicable restrictions on transfer of the securities
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ITEM 16. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES.
(a) Exhibits.
See the Exhibit Index attached to this registration statement, which is incorporated by reference herein.
(b) Financial Statement Schedules.
All other schedules for which provision is made in the applicable accounting regulations of the SEC are not required under the related instructions, or are inapplicable, and therefore have been omitted.
ITEM 17. UNDERTAKINGS.
The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes:
(A) (1) To file, during any period in which offers, or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement:
(i) To include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act;
(ii) To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of the registration statement (or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the registration statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than 20 percent change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the “Calculation of Registration Fee” table in the effective registration statement; and
(iii) To include any material information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the registration statement or any material change to such information in the registration statement.
(2) That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
(3) To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the offering.
(4) That, for the purpose of determining liability under the Securities Act to any purchaser, each prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) as part of a registration statement relating to an offering, other than registration statements relying on Rule 430B or other than prospectuses filed in reliance on Rule 430A, shall be deemed to be part of and included in the registration statement as of the date it is first used after effectiveness. Provided, however, that no statement made in a registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into the registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement will, as to a purchaser with a time of contract of sale prior to such first use, supersede or modify any statement that was made in the registration statement or prospectus that was part of the registration statement or made in any such document immediately prior to such date of first use.
(B) Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the Registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the Registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the Registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the Registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the Registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the Registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, thereunto duly authorized in the City of Meishan, Sichuan Province, China on December 31, 2020.
| WETOUCH TECHNOLOGY INC. | ||
| Date: December 31, 2020 | By: | /s/ Zongyi Lian |
| Name: | Zongyi Lian | |
| Title: | President and Chief Executive officer (Principal Executive Officer) | |
| Date: December 31, 2020 | By: | /s/ Yuhua Huang |
| Name: | Yuhua Huang | |
| Title: | Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) | |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
| Signature | Title | Date | ||
| /s/ Zongyi Lian | President and Chief Executive officer | December 31, 2020 | ||
| Zongyi Lian | (Principal Executive Officer) | |||
| /s/Yuhua Huang | Chief Financial Officer | December 31, 2020 | ||
| Yuhua Huang | (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) | |||
| /s/ Guangde Cai | Chairman of the Board of Directors | December 31, 2020 | ||
| Guangde Cai | ||||
| /s/ Jiaying Cai | Director | December 31, 2020 | ||
| Jiaying Cai |
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| * | Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form 10 filed with the SEC on October 15, 2020. | |
| ** | Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form 10 filed with the SEC on November 30, 2020. | |
| *** | Filed herewith. |
Exhibit 5.1
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Mark E. Crone
Managing Partner
mcrone@cronelawgroup.com |
December 31, 2020
Wetouch Technology Inc.
No.29, Third Main Avenue
Shigao Town, Renshou County
Meishan, Sichuan, 620500 China
Re: Registration Statement on Form S-1
Gentlemen:
We have acted as securities counsel to Wetouch Technology Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), in connection with its filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission of a Registration Statement on Form S-1 (the “Registration Statement”), pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”). The Registration Statement relates to the proposed resale from time to time of 15,889,371 shares of common stock of the Company, par value $0.001 per share, to be offered pursuant to the prospectus which is part of the Registration Statement, all of which shares are issued and outstanding and held by persons who are shareholders of the Company (the “Selling Shareholders’ Shares”).
In connection therewith, we have examined and relied upon original, certified, conformed, photostat or other copies of (a) the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation and the Bylaws of the Company; (b) resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Company; (c) the Registration Statement and the exhibits thereto; and (d) such corporate records of the Company, certificates of public officials, certificates of officers of the Company and other documents, agreements and instruments as we have deemed necessary as a basis for the opinions herein contained. In all such examinations, we have assumed the genuineness of all signatures on original documents, and the conformity to originals or certified documents of all copies submitted to us as conformed, photostat or other copies. In passing upon certain corporate records and documents of the Company, we have necessarily assumed the correctness and completeness of the statements made or included therein by the Company, and we express no opinion thereon.
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Based upon and subject to the foregoing, we are of the opinion that the Selling Shareholders’ Shares, which are currently issued and outstanding, are duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable.
We are attorneys admitted to practice in New York. We are familiar with the applicable provisions of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the applicable provisions of the Nevada Constitution and reported judicial decisions interpreting these laws, and we have made such inquiries with respect thereto as we consider necessary to render this opinion with respect to a Nevada corporation. This opinion letter is opining upon and is limited to the current federal securities laws of the United States and, as set forth above, Nevada law, including the statutory provisions, all applicable provisions of the Nevada Constitution and reported judicial decisions interpreting those laws, as such laws presently exist and to the facts as they presently exist. We express no opinion with respect to the effect or applicability of the laws of any other jurisdiction. Our opinion is based on these laws as in effect on the date hereof and as of the effective date of the Registration Statement, and we assume no obligation to revise or supplement this opinion after the effective date of the Registration Statement should the law be changed by legislative action, judicial decision or otherwise. Where our opinions expressed herein refer to events to occur at a future date, we have assumed that there will have been no changes in the relevant law or facts between the date hereof and such future date. Our opinions expressed herein are limited to the matters expressly stated herein and no opinion is implied or may be inferred beyond the matters expressly stated. Not in limitation of the foregoing, we are not rendering any opinion as to the compliance with any other federal or state law, rule or regulation relating to securities, or to the sale or issuance thereof.
We hereby consent to the filing of this opinion as an exhibit to the Registration Statement and to the reference to our firm under the caption “Legal Matters” in the prospectus forming a part of the Registration Statement. In giving such consent, we do not thereby admit that we are included within the category of persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of the Act or the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
| Sincerely, | |
| /s/ The Crone Law Group, P.C. | |
| THE CRONE LAW GROUP, P.C. |
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Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We hereby consent to the incorporation in the Registration Statement on Form S-1 of our report dated October 14, 2020, relating to the consolidated financial statements of Hong Kong Wetouch Electronics Technology Limited as of and for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, to all references to our firm included in this Registration Statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission by Wetouch Technology Inc. on December 31, 2020.
| /s/ B F Borgers CPA PC | |
| Lakewood, Colorado | |
| December 31, 2020 |