Overview
We
market and sell premium-quality nutritional consumer products in China. Originally, we offered our products and those of third parties
which engaged us to market and sell their products directly to consumers at our sales offices, through person—to-person marketing
and at events we organize and sponsor, at which, on occasion, representatives of the manufacturers promote their products. In mid-2021
we acquired a chain of pharmacies which we will use to supplement our marketing efforts while maintaining their traditional retail businesses.
As part of our direct marketing efforts, we rely on a portion of our clients who market and sell products to others. We offer discounts
to distributors who purchase a sufficient quantity of products for the purpose of incentivizing them to distribute products to their
friends, family members and others. We also offer clients who purchase significant quantities of products paid vacations, travel and
other benefits. Products we sell can now be purchased at our pharmacies, online, direct from our representatives, including at any of
the sales offices we maintain in Chengdu and at marketing events held by us.
Before
promoting a product, we research it and its manufacturer to determine the manufacturer’s reputation as to whether it delivers unadulterated
products, and whether there is a basis for claiming the product can deliver the benefits claimed. As part of this effort, a group of
our employees use the products and provide feedback based upon their personal experiences. We base our evaluation of products on the
assessments received from our employees. We also review and to the extent feasible confirm information and reports received from the
manufacturer and distributor. We do not rely upon any other third-parties to independently test products to determine their efficacy.
Once
we determine to offer a product we seek to purchase large quantities, enabling us to acquire products at prices we believe are below
those available to the many smaller distributors that operate in Chengdu.
We
offer our clients personalized services, including educating them through seminars on the benefits of the products we distribute, maintaining
sales offices at which our clients can engage in recreational and social activities where the products we offer are prominently displayed
and can be picked up, conducting promotions with representatives of the manufacturers of the products, and encouraging customer loyalty
with incentives such as rewards and discounts based upon the quantities of products purchased for individual use or sold to others. We
believe our marketing strategy which emphasizes ongoing personal contact and support, coaching and educating our clients as to the benefits
of the products we distribute is ideally suited for selling nutritional products and builds confidence in us and customer loyalty to
us and the products we sell. We believe this is particularly the case in China where the middle class is growing in size yet, due to
lax enforcement and limited laws and regulations, many manufacturers and distributors, particularly those of new and innovative products,
are not trusted by consumers. Thus, although our focus is our clients, the manufacturers we work with get the benefit of the trust our
clients have placed in us. Consequently, although certain of the products we distribute are produced by a variety of manufacturers, we
require the manufacturer or distributor from which we purchase a product to provide us with exclusive distribution rights for an agreed
upon time period within a prescribed territory or package the product so that while we are offering a product, it is distinct from products
sold to our competitors.
In
addition to distributing nutritional products, we also operate the Shangyan Hotel located in the Jinniu District, Chengdu City. The hotel
covers more than 8,000 square meters and has a large restaurant that can accommodate 600 people, 6 luxury dining rooms, a 200 square
meter music tea house, 13 private tea rooms, 108 guest rooms and other supporting facilities. The hotel is equipped with all modern facilities,
including central air conditioning. To accommodate businesses, the banquet hall is equipped with advanced audio-visual equipment and
dedicated high-speed wireless Internet to facilitate large group presentations. The staff includes a professional banquet team to ensure
the success of any private function or business gathering. A full range of catering services, including Chinese-style boutique Sichuan
cuisine are provided in a stylish environment.
In
addition to our ongoing operations, we are seeking to acquire interests in additional businesses through opportunities located by our
management or presented by persons or firms which desire to take advantage of the perceived advantages of an Exchange Act registered
corporation. We are not restricting our search to any specific business, industry, or geographical location and may participate in a
business venture of virtually any kind or nature.
It
is the goal of our management, in particular, our Chairman, Quanzhong Lin, to grow our business and to modify its capital structure in
order to qualify for a listing on NASDAQ or the NYSE-American exchange. As part of this effort, we will continue to seek to acquire more
businesses and to modify our capital structure as necessary to meet the requirements of the exchange to which we apply for a listing.
Our
executive offices are at Hongxing International Business Building 2, 14th FL, No. 69 Qingyun South Ave., Jinjiang District,
Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, China, and our telephone number is +86-28-8669-1072.
Products
We Offer
We
offer a variety of nutritional products and supplements on behalf of our Company and our marketing clients, which change
over time in response to the consumer market. We source and purchase all of our products through third party distributors and manufacturers
which we carefully research before determining to distribute a product.
Marketing
and Sales Strategy
We
market and sell the products we offer directly to our clients on-line and off-line through our direct marketing efforts, through our
chain of retail pharmacies and through those of our clients who act as resellers. We distribute informational videos to our clients on
line and make multiple posts on social media daily. Off-line, in addition to distributing products through our pharmacies, we utilize
person-to-person marketing to promote and sell products. These personal marketing efforts include hosting educational events and allowing
customers to utilize our facilities for social gatherings. We believe our marketing strategy is effective because:
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educate consumers about products face-to-face, which we believe is more effective for differentiating our products than using traditional
mass-media advertising, particularly when introducing a new product to an older unsophisticated group of consumers in an environment
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addition to the retail customers who frequent our pharmacies, we market the products we offer to clients who buy our products directly
from us for personal or family consumption and clients who buy, use and distribute our products to others.
We
offer our clients high-quality, innovative products that provide demonstrable benefits. We attempt to obtain detailed personal information
about each of our clients so that we can direct each of them to products that best suit their needs and distribute new products that
will appeal to our existing clients. We track the purchases made by every individual who purchases products directly from us. Based upon
their purchasing history, we believe a significant majority of our clients purchase the products we sell primarily for personal or family
consumption and are not actively pursuing the opportunity we offer to generate income by marketing and reselling products.
Our
strategy for increasing the number of clients interested in reselling the products we offer and for developing new clients who demonstrate
the ability to sell our products to others, is to provide them with compensation, in the form of quantity purchase discounts and other
incentives, such as free meals, travel or vacations. We track the amount of products purchased and frequency of purchases by those clients
who sell our products to others and reward them when we think it is appropriate
We
offer our clients a customer satisfaction guarantee. Our sales policy allows for the return of unopened products for cash after deducting
certain service and transaction fees. As an alternative to returning a product, customers can exchange a product for another of the same
value.
Because
of restrictions on direct selling and multi-level market in Mainland China, we structured our business model to avoid being placed in
either category based on the guidance we received from government officials, our interpretation of applicable regulations, our understanding
of the practices of international direct selling companies operating in Mainland China, and our understanding as to how regulators are
interpreting and enforcing the regulations.
Competition
Products
The
category of nutritional products is very competitive and there are various channels through which such products are marketed to consumers,
including direct selling, through the internet, through specialty retailers, pharmacies and discount channels of food, drug and mass
merchandisers. We seek to differentiate ourselves by being familiar with our clients and providing a personalized sales experience and
focusing on after-sale services where sales employees focus on the consultative sales process through product education and the frequent
contact and support that many sales employees have with the clients. From a competitive standpoint, there are many providers and sales
outlets of nutritional products in China. We believe that none have effectively combined the product, personal coaching, education and
the product access provided by our sales employees and, further, that these efforts are compounded by the peer pressure our clients generate
through our organized group sales presentations.
Our
Competitive Advantages / Strengths
Client
Base
We
have clients who primarily join for a discount on products they consume and introductions to new products they might desire, along with
clients who also choose to profit by reselling our products. We currently have around 100,000 clients nation-wide in China. The majority
purchase products for personal and family use, while others purchase products for their own use and for distribution to others.
When
customers purchase the products we offer, information such as the customer’s name and the products purchased, is entered into our
computer system, enabling us to develop a profile of more active customers. We do not initially identify a new customer as a preferred
client or client distributor but monitor each member’s purchase patterns over time in order to match products to their desires
and, eventually, categorize them as a preferred customer or distributor.
We
do not pay salaries or commissions to client distributors. It is our practice to offer client distributors discounts on quantity purchases
and to reward them through incentives, such as free meals, travel or vacations.,
People
become our clients for a number of reasons. Many first start out as consumers looking to improve their health through better nutrition
and join simply to receive a better price on products they and their families consume and enjoy, while others join so they can resell
our products and generate income.
Competitive
Advantages
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study the attributes of new products which become available and after researching the benefits which they claim to offer we organize
a group of professionals to experience and evaluate the products. Only after we determine that a product is safe, manufactured in
conformance with appropriate standards, and has a basis for the claims made, do we recommend a product to our clients. This process
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clients vary greatly in age, background, health and physical condition. We organize activities and events so that we might learn
each client’s family background, physical condition and personal health needs, and categorize them into different groups for
different products. For example: “cardiovascular and cerebrovascular group”, “bones and joints”, and “heart
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also focus on after-sale services. Due to the large number of clients that are in the middle-to-older aged groups, we have the ability
to have products delivered to our clients’ homes by sales personal who can explain the product and demonstrate its use. Our
sales personnel are available on a 24-hour basis for questions from clients. Once a client purchases a product, our in-house health
advisors will contact him or her to give appropriate professional advice and consultation both over the phone, of face-to-face if
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Our
Strategies
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On-site
Publicity. We have rooms available at our sales offices throughout Chengdu at which our clients can gather to play cards, enjoy afternoon
teas, and engage in other social activities. The products we distribute are displayed at each of our facilities along with appropriate
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Marketing
Events. We periodically host small and large-scale marketing events for up to approximately 1000 participants. These events are held
at our premises or at restaurants and during travel. At each event products are demonstrated and our personnel explain the benefits
of the products and, if available, representatives of the manufacturer or distributor are on hand to respond to questions or make
a presentation. We use holidays, such as “National Day,” “New Year Day,” and “Mid-Autumn Day”
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One-on-one
marketing. Salespeople will explain and market products to clients one-on-one at our facilities, during marketing events or at a
client’s home or office, which gives a personal touch and more detailed explanation of products. |
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Convenience
of Local Pharmacies. Clients who live or work near the pharmacies we have acquired to date and any we might acquire in
the future will be able to more conveniently purchase any of our products they may have originally purchased through our direct marketing
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Seasonality
In
general, there is no seasonality in the sale of nutritional products.
Regulation
General
The
distribution of nutritional products is subject to many laws, governmental regulations, administrative determinations and guidance. Such
laws, regulations and other constraints exist at the national, provincial and local levels, including regulations pertaining to: (1)
the formulation, manufacturing, packaging, labeling, distribution, importation, sale and storage of products; (2) product claims and
advertising, including direct claims and advertising by us, as well as claims and advertising by manufacturers and distributors of the
products we offer, for which we may be held responsible; and (3) taxes. As a distributor, we are subject to only a portion of these laws
and regulations. We believe that we are fully compliant with those applicable to our activities.
Products
Prior
to commencing manufacture or distribution of a product, the manufacturer or distributor may be required to obtain an approval, license
or certification from the national, provincial or local government in China. Although we attempt to determine whether all regulatory
requirements have been met, we cannot monitor the manufacture of products and cannot be certain that all applicable regulations are satisfied.
Moreover, even if we were to determine that a manufacturer or distributor had the requisite license or certification at the beginning
of a relationship, we might not become aware if it were to forfeit any regulatory approvals or fail to adhere to applicable requirements.
Regulation
of Nutritional Products.
Dietary
supplements are subject to regulation by the China Food and Drug Administration. Mainland China has highly restrictive nutritional supplement
product regulations. Products marketed as “health foods” are subject to extensive laboratory and clinical analysis by government
authorities, and the product registration process in Mainland China generally takes one to two years but, may be substantially longer.
We market both “health foods” and “general foods” in Mainland China. As a secondary distributor, we are not in
a position to obtain any required license, though we may be held liable if we were to distribute a product which had not been properly
tested and registered with the authorities. There is some risk associated with the common practice in Mainland China of marketing a product
as a “general food” while seeking “health food” classification. If government officials feel the categorization
of a product distributed by us is inconsistent with product claims, ingredients or function, this could end or limit our ability to market
such products.
As
the middle class has grown, the number of manufacturers and distributors of nutritional supplements in China has dramatically increased.
Many of these enterprises have often ignored applicable laws and distributed adulterated or inferior products. We believe this has created
a marketing opportunity which we have tried to exploit as a trusted source of products on which our clients can rely. To the extent our
reputation results from reviewing and testing products prior to distributing them, and then distributing only products determined to
be safe, it is incumbent upon us to ensure that the manufacturers and distributors upon which we rely are trustworthy. A failure by any
of these third parties could cause substantial damage to our reputation, business and financial results.
Direct
Selling and Multi-Level Marketing Regulations
Direct
selling and multi-level marketing are two forms of marketing regulated by various national, provincial and local government agencies
in China. These laws and regulations are generally intended to prevent fraudulent or deceptive schemes, including “pyramid”
schemes, which compensate participants primarily for recruiting additional participants without significant emphasis on product sales
to consumers.
Under
PRC regulations, “direct selling” refers to a type of business mode in which a company recruits door-to-door salesmen to
sell products directly to ultimate consumers outside the companies’ fixed places of business. Businesses engaged in “direct
selling” are required to obtain a license from the PRC government. A direct selling company is required to provide vocational training
for, and conduct an examination of, any sales promoter it recruits, and obtain a certificate for each sales promoter after the sales
promoter has passed the examination. A direct selling company is also required, when commencing operations, to deposit RMB 20 million
($2.9 million) in a special account with a designated bank, which deposit is adjusted on a monthly basis to equal 15% of the operator’s
sales from direct selling products up to RMB 0.1 billion ($14.5 million).
We
do not engage in direct selling activities subject to regulations prevalent in China since we do not employee sales personnel engaged
in door-to-door sales outside our place of business.
Under
PRC regulations, “multi-level marketing” refers to marketing, promotional and sales activities whereby organizers or operators
take in new members and compensate each member based upon the number of new members introduced by such member, directly or indirectly,
or based upon the level of sales generated by the members introduced by such member. The regulations also prohibit an organizer from
requiring new members to deposit a sum of money as a condition to membership, or requiring that members recruit additional members to
establish a multi-level relationship. PRC regulations distinguish direct selling from multi-level marketing in that all direct sellers
are normally trained by the direct selling company and any direct seller is not allowed to develop new followers or form multiple levels.
We
are not in the direct selling category or multi-level marketing category since (i) we do not pay salaries or commissions to our member
distributors, who decide as a matter of personal preference whether to introduce our products to relatives or friends based on their
own personal experience of usage and/or trust of our company’s products; (ii) we do not require individuals to deposit a sum of
money to become a member; and (iii) we do not pay members to recruit individuals to join in or to form a multi-level relationship.
Nevertheless,
the laws and regulations governing direct selling and multi-level marketing may be modified or reinterpreted from time to time, which
may cause us to change our business model. Regulations are subject to discretionary interpretation by regulators and governmental authorities.
There is often ambiguity and uncertainty with respect to the implication of direct selling and anti-pyramiding laws and regulations.
Employees
As
of March 15, 2022, we had approximately 217 full-time employees, of which approximately 18
were in management and administration, 62 were sales and service personnel, 53
were in public relations and sales support, 40 were in retail at the pharmacies and 44
were in management and staffing at the Shangyan Hotel.
Corporate
History
We
were incorporated under the laws of the State of Colorado on December 30, 1987.
In
February 2017, Mr. Quanzhong Lin, our President, purchased approximately 65% of our then outstanding shares of common stock. In December
2017, we issued additional shares of our common stock to Mr. Lin, the sole stockholder of AiXin BVI, for all of the outstanding shares
of AiXin BVI, pursuant to a share exchange agreement. Mr. Lin then owned approximately 80.8% of our outstanding shares.
Effective
February 1, 2018, we changed our name to AiXin Life International., Inc. (“AiXin”).
An
investment in our common stock involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider the risks described below, together with
all of the other information included in this report, before making an investment decision. If any of the following risks actually occurs,
our business, financial condition or results of operations could suffer. In that case, the trading price of our common stock could decline,
and you may lose all or part of your investment.
Risks
Related to Our Business
Covid
– 19 Pandemic
In
March 2020, the World Health Organization announced that infections caused by the coronavirus disease of 2019 (“COVID-19”)
had become pandemic. Economies throughout the world, including that of China, have been severely disrupted by the effects of the pandemic
and the quarantines, stay at home orders, business closures and the reluctance of individuals to leave their homes resulting from the
outbreak of the Covid-19 Pandemic. China adopted and continues to rely upon a “zero-tolerance” policy pursuant to which it
has declared a number of total and partial lockdowns in cities throughout China, including Chengdu. These lockdowns and any accompanying
travel restrictions have adversely impacted many industries in China. As a company which does business exclusively in Chengdu, a city
in Western China, our business has been adversely impacted by the outbreak of Covid-19, travel restrictions and lockdowns in Chengdu.
These impacts included difficulty in obtaining adequate quantities from our suppliers, lower occupancy rates at our hotel and decreased
sales of certain products. We cannot forecast with any certainty whether the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic will increase,
or the extent to which our business may be negatively impacted by an increase in cases as a result of the spread of a new variant and
restrictions imposed by the Chinese governments in response to any such increase. Any such disruption may materially impact our business
and our consolidated financial position, results of operations, and cash flows.
The
Russian invasion of Ukraine and the retaliatory measures imposed by the United States, United Kingdom, European Union and other countries
and the responses of Russia to such measures have caused significant disruptions to domestic and foreign economies.
The
invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation had an immediate impact on the global economy resulting in higher prices for oil and other
commodities. The United States, United Kingdom, European Union and other countries responded to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine by
imposing various economic sanctions and bans. Russia has responded with its own retaliatory measures. These measures have impacted the
availability and price of certain raw materials. The invasion and retaliatory measures also disrupted economic markets. The global impact
of these measures is continually evolving and cannot be predicted with certainty and there is no assurance that Russia’s invasion
of Ukraine and responses thereto will not further disrupt the global economy and supply chain. Further, there is no assurance that even
when the invasion of Ukraine ceases, that nations will not continue to impose sanctions and bans on other nations.
While
these events have not interrupted our operations or materially impacted our ability to obtain raw materials, these or future developments
resulting from the invasion of Ukraine could make it difficult for or increase the cost of certain raw materials, or make it difficult
to access debt and equity capital on attractive terms, if at all, and impact our ability to fund business activities and repay debt on
a timely basis.
In
reading the remaining risk factors set forth below, in each case, consider the additional uncertainties caused by Global events such
as COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine.
We
require significant investment to expand or maintain the current level of our business.
We
will require significant expenditures in the future to fund future growth. We intend to fund our growth out of internal sources of liquidity
or through additional financing from external sources, including our principal stockholder. Given our recent results of operations, we
cannot rely upon internally generated cash to significantly expand our current level of operations. Our ability to obtain external financing
in the future at a reasonable cost is subject to a variety of uncertainties, including:
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we require additional funds and cannot obtain them on acceptable terms when required or at all, we may be unable to fulfill our working
capital needs, upgrade our existing facilities or expand our business, and may have to reduce the level of our operations. These factors
may also prevent us from entering into transactions that would otherwise benefit our business or implementing our future strategies.
Any of these factors may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We
face intense competition, and if we do not compete successfully against existing and new competitors, we may lose market share and suffer
losses.
We
face intense competition. We believe our ability to compete depends upon many factors both within and beyond our control. Some of our
current and potential competitors may have greater financial, marketing, user traffic and other resources than we have. Certain of our
competitors may be able to devote greater resources to marketing and promotional campaigns and devote substantially more resources to
website and system development than us. Increased competition may reduce our market share and require us to increase our marketing and
promotional efforts, which could negatively affect our operating margins or force us to incur losses. There can be no assurance that
we will be able to compete successfully against current and future competitors, and competitive pressures may have a material adverse
effect on our business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations.
We
may have difficulty in managing our future growth and any associated increased scale of our operations.
We
expect to expand through both organic growth and acquisitions. Our future expansion may place a significant strain on our managerial,
operational, technical and financial resources. In order to better allocate our resources to manage our growth, we must hire, recruit
and manage our workforce effectively and implement adequate internal controls in a timely manner. If we are unable to effectively manage
our growth and the associated increased scale of our operations, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be
materially and adversely affected.
Any
damage to our reputation or our failure to enhance our recognition as a distributor of quality nutritional products may materially and
adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We
believe the market recognition and reputation we achieved have significantly contributed to the success of our business. Maintaining
and enhancing our reputation is critical to our success and ability to compete. Many factors, some of which are beyond our control, may
negatively impact our reputation, such as:
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adverse reaction of one or more of our clients to any product we distribute, including reactions caused by the delivery of inferior
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we are unable to maintain a good reputation, further enhance our recognition as a distributor of quality nutritional products, continue
to develop our user loyalty and increase positive awareness of the products we offer, our results of operations may be materially and
adversely affected.
Changes
in economic conditions and consumer confidence in China may influence the market for nutritional products, consumer preferences and spending
patterns.
Our
business and revenue growth primarily depend on the size of the market for nutritional products in China. As a result, our revenue and
profitability may be negatively affected by changes in national, regional or local economic conditions and consumer confidence in China.
In particular, as we focus on our expansion in metropolitan markets, where living standards and consumer purchasing power are relatively
high, we are especially susceptible to changes in economic conditions, consumer confidence and customer preferences of the urban Chinese
population. External factors beyond our control that affect consumer confidence include unemployment rates, levels of personal disposable
income, national, regional or local economic conditions, and acts of war or terrorism. Changes in economic conditions and consumer confidence
could adversely affect consumer preferences, purchasing power and spending patterns. A decrease in overall consumer spending as a result
of changes in economic conditions could adversely affect our sales of nutritional supplements and negatively impact our profitability.
In addition, acts of war or terrorism may cause damage to our facilities, disrupt the supply of the products we market and sell or adversely
impact consumer demand. Any of these factors could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of
operations.
We
may not be able to timely identify or otherwise effectively respond to changing customer preferences, and we may fail to optimize our
product offering and inventory position.
The
market for nutritional products in China is rapidly evolving and is subject to rapidly changing customer preferences that are difficult
to predict. Our success depends on our ability to anticipate and identify customer preferences and adapt our product selection to meet
these preferences. In particular, we must optimize our product selection and inventory positions based on sales trends. We cannot provide
assurance that our product selection will accurately reflect customer preferences at any given time. If we fail to accurately anticipate
either the market for our products or customers’ purchasing habits or fail to respond to customers’ changing preferences
promptly and effectively, we may not be able to adapt our product selection to customer preferences or make appropriate adjustments to
our inventory positions, which could significantly reduce our revenue and have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition
and results of operations.
We
market a relatively few nutritional products from a limited number of manufacturers.
We
currently mainly offer a limited number of nutritional and health products from a limited number of manufacturers. Unless we are able
to significantly increase the number of nutritional and other products we market and sell and the number of manufacturers who distribute
their products through our distribution channel, we will be unable to increase our revenues.
Our
business depends substantially on the continuing efforts of our executive officers and key employees, and our business may be severely
disrupted if we lose their services.
We
currently depend on the continued services and performance of the key members of our management team, in particular Mr. Quanzhong Lin,
our President and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”). Mr. Lin is our founder and his leadership has played an integral role
in our growth. Our future success depends substantially on the continued efforts of our executive officers and key employees. If one
or more of our executive officers or key employees were unable or unwilling to continue their service, we might not be able to replace
them easily, in a timely manner, or at all, and our business may be severely disrupted, our financial conditions and results of operations
may be materially and adversely affected and we may incur additional expenses to recruit, train and retain personnel.
Our
current management may have no experience in operating businesses we may acquire.
If
we acquire a new business, it may be in an industry in which our management has no experience. In such event, we may need to engage new
management personnel to manage such business. There is no assurance we will be able to retain the services of qualified individuals or
that they will be able to integrate with our current management and successfully operate our new business and that our current management
will not be distracted from operating our current businesses. Any failure to attract new or retain key these individuals could have a
material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
There
are risks associated with offering new products.
The
introduction of new products typically carries risks associated with determining whether there will be consumer acceptance and the appropriate
pricing strategy and the establishment of reliable sources of supply. In addition, any new product may fail to gain acceptance after
significant expenditures are made. If we are unsuccessful in identifying new products that appeal to our clients, then our business,
financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected.
Our
key executive does not devote full time to our operations.
Mr.
Quanzhong Lin, our President and Chief Executive Officer, is involved in a number of businesses and does not devote all of his working
time to our operations. Our positive reputation is derived from Mr. Lin’s business success and standing in the community. If Mr.
Lin does not devote sufficient attention to our business, our operations could suffer and our financial conditions and results of operations
may be materially and adversely affected. If Mr. Lin’s other businesses should fail or if his reputation in the community should
be impaired, our business could suffer and our financial conditions and results of operations may be materially and adversely affected.
Some
of the other businesses operated by Mr. Lin or his affiliates may be deemed competitors of ours.
Mr.
Quanzhong Lin is engaged in other businesses. Should such businesses prove more successful than ours, Mr. Lin could choose to focus his
attention on such businesses which could cause him to fail to devote sufficient attention to our business and our operations could suffer
and our financial conditions and results of operations may be materially and adversely affected
Our
principal shareholder is not familiar with American business practices.
Mr.
Quanzhong Lin, our founder and principal shareholder, is a citizen of the PRC and an active entrepreneur in Chengdu. Mr. Lin is not familiar
with American business practices and is heavily influenced by the business culture in the PRC. Certain governmental entities pay bonuses
or subsidies to individuals in China whose companies become publicly traded in America and there is a certain level of respect and prestige
associated with being the Chinese principal of a company which is publicly traded in the U.S. Mr. Lin’s motivation for causing
the business of AiXinZhongdong to become a part of a U.S. publicly-traded company may differ from those of American entrepreneurs and
his values may cause him to operate the business differently than would an American entrepreneur.
If
we are unable to attract, train and retain qualified personnel, our business may be materially and adversely affected.
Our
future success depends, to a significant extent, on our ability to attract, train and retain qualified personnel, particularly management,
technical and marketing personnel with expertise in nutritional products. Our sales and customer service teams are critical to maintaining
the quality of our services as they frequently interact with our clients. We must continue to attract qualified personnel at a fast pace
to increase the number of our clients and products we distribute. As we are still a relatively young company, our ability to train and
integrate new employees into our operations may not meet the growing demands of our business. If we are unable to attract, train, and
retain qualified personnel, our business may be materially and adversely affected.
Our
business, financial condition and results of operations, as well as our ability to obtain financing, may be adversely affected by the
downturn in the global or Chinese economy.
It
is unclear whether the Chinese economy will resume its high growth rate after the impact of Covid-19 dissipates. There is considerable
uncertainty over the long-term effects of the expansionary monetary and fiscal policies that have been adopted by the central banks and
financial authorities of some of the world’s leading economies, including the United States. Economic conditions in China are sensitive
to global economic conditions, as well as changes in domestic economic and political policies and the expected or perceived overall economic
growth rate in China.
The
sale of nutritional products may be affected by economic downturns. Our products may be viewed as discretionary by our clients, who may
choose to discontinue or reduce spending on such products during an economic downturn. In such an event, our ability to retain existing
clients and increase or maintain our sales will be adversely affected, which would in turn negatively impact our business and results
of operations.
Moreover,
a slowdown or disruption in the global or China’s economy may have a material and adverse impact on financing available to us.
There is a risk that our business, results of operations and prospects would be materially and adversely affected by any global economic
downturn or disruption or slowdown of China’s economy.
Future
strategic alliances or acquisitions may have a material and adverse effect on our business, reputation and results of operations.
We
may in the future enter into strategic alliances with various third parties to further our business purposes from time to time. Strategic
alliances with third parties could subject us to a number of risks, including risks associated with sharing proprietary information,
non-performance by the counter-party, and an increase in expenses incurred in establishing new strategic alliances, any of which may
materially and adversely affect our business. In addition, to the extent the strategic partner suffers negative publicity or harm to
their reputation from events relating to their business, we may also suffer negative publicity or harm to our reputation by virtue of
our association with such third parties, and we may have little ability to control or monitor their actions.
In
addition, although we have no current acquisition plans, if we are presented with appropriate opportunities, we may acquire additional
assets, products, technologies or businesses that are complementary to our existing business, including businesses that are owned or
controlled by Mr. Lin or his affiliates. Future acquisitions and the subsequent integration of new assets and businesses into our own
would require significant attention from our management and could result in a diversion of resources from our existing business, which
in turn could have an adverse effect on our business operations. Acquired assets or businesses may not generate the financial results
we expect. Furthermore, acquisitions could result in the use of substantial amounts of cash, potentially dilutive issuances of equity
securities, the occurrence of significant goodwill impairment charges, amortization expenses for other intangible assets and exposure
to potential unknown liabilities of the acquired business. Moreover, the costs of identifying and consummating acquisitions may be significant.
In addition to possible shareholders’ approval, we may also have to obtain approvals and licenses from the relevant government
authorities in the PRC for the acquisitions and to comply with any applicable PRC laws and regulations, which could result in increased
costs and delay.
If
we or our PRC subsidiaries acquire any domestic companies in China, such acquisition will be subject to PRC laws and regulations on foreign
investment. We and our PRC subsidiaries are restricted or prohibited from directly acquiring interests in companies in certain industries
under PRC laws and regulations. Our consolidated affiliated entities outside of the PRC are not subject to PRC laws and regulations on
foreign investment and may acquire PRC companies operating in industries where foreign investments are restricted or prohibited. However,
there are uncertainties with respect to the interpretation and application of PRC laws and regulations regarding indirect foreign investments
in such industries.
We
have limited business insurance coverage.
Insurance
companies in China currently do not offer as extensive an array of insurance products as insurance companies do in more developed economies.
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 occurrence of business disruption may result in our incurring substantial costs and the diversion
of resources, which could have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.
Risks
Related to Doing Business in China
The
PRC government exerts substantial influence over the manner in which we must conduct our business activities.
The
PRC 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, import and export tariffs, environmental regulations, land use rights, property and other matters. We believe our
operations in China are in material compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements. However, the central or local governments
of the jurisdictions in which we operate 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. Accordingly, government
actions in the future, including any decision not to continue to support recent economic reforms and to return to a more centrally planned
economy or regional or local variations in the implementation of economic policies, could have a significant effect on economic conditions
in China or particular regions thereof.
In
addition, the PRC government, through its various government agencies and industry associations, is accumulating vast amounts of data
into huge data bases intended to enable it to tighten control over its residents. As a result of a social credit system designed by the
PRC government to reward or punish business enterprises, foreign and domestic, in the conduct of their activities within the PRC, the
PRC government is capable of exerting enormous influence over those business enterprises, which could adversely affect their results
of operations and financial condition.
Uncertainties
in the interpretation and enforcement of PRC laws and regulations could limit the legal protections available to you and us.
The
PRC legal system is based on written statutes. Unlike common law systems, it is a system in which legal cases have limited value as precedents.
In the late 1970s, the PRC government began to promulgate a comprehensive system of laws and regulations governing economic matters in
general. The overall effect of legislation over the past three decades has significantly increased the protections afforded to various
forms of foreign or private-sector investment in China. Our PRC subsidiary is subject to laws and regulations applicable to various PRC
laws and regulations generally applicable to companies in China. However, since these laws and regulations are relatively new and the
PRC legal system continues to rapidly evolve, the interpretations of many laws, regulations and rules are not always uniform and enforcement
of these laws, regulations and rules involve uncertainties.
From
time to time, we may have to resort to administrative and court proceedings to enforce our legal rights. However, since PRC administrative
and court authorities have significant discretion in interpreting and implementing statutory 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. Furthermore, the PRC legal system is based in part on government policies and internal rules (some of which are not published
in a timely manner or at all) that may have retroactive effect. As a result, we may not be aware of our violation of these policies and
rules until sometime after the violation. Such uncertainties, including uncertainty over the scope and effect of our contractual, property
(including intellectual property) and procedural rights, and any failure to respond to changes in the regulatory environment in China
could materially and adversely affect our business and impede our ability to continue our operations.
Changes
in China’s economic, political or social conditions or government policies could have a material adverse effect on our business
and operations.
All
of our assets and clients are 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 and by continued economic growth in China as
a whole.
China’s
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 PRC government has implemented measures
since the late 1970s 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 PRC government. In addition, the PRC government continues to play a significant role in regulating industry
development by imposing industrial policies. The PRC government also exercises significant control over the PRC 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
China’s economy has experienced significant growth over the past decades, growth has been uneven, both geographically and among
various sectors of the economy, and may slow down in the future. Some of the government 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. Any stimulus measures designed to boost the Chinese economy may contribute
to higher inflation, which could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition. For example, certain operating costs
and expenses, such as employee compensation and office operating expenses, may increase as a result of higher inflation.
As
exemplified by the outbreak of Covid-19, natural disasters, public health crises, political crises, and other catastrophic events or
other events outside of our control may adversely impact our business, the welfare of our customers or the operations of third parties
on which we depend and could impact consumer spending.
Our
business and operating results are subject to, and can suffer from, the adverse effects of natural disasters, such as earthquakes, tsunamis,
power shortages or outages, floods or monsoons, public health crises, such as pandemics and epidemics, political crises, such as terrorism,
war, political instability or other conflict, or other events outside of our control. Such conditions can also impact the facilities
and business operations of our suppliers, third-party service providers or customers which, in turn, could adversely affect our business
operations. Moreover, these types of events could negatively impact consumer spending in the impacted regions or depending upon the severity,
globally, which could adversely impact our operating results. For example, in December 2019, an outbreak of a new strain of coronavirus,
COVID-19, emerged in Wuhan, China. Within weeks, despite efforts to contain the virus in China that included widespread shutdowns of
cities and businesses, the number of those infected grew significantly, and beyond China’s borders. The spread of the virus has
adversely affected businesses, supply chains, business travel, commodity prices, consumer confidence and business sentiment throughout
China and elsewhere. At this point, the full extent to which the coronavirus may impact our results remains uncertain.
If
relations between the United States and China worsen, investors may be unwilling to hold or buy our stock and our stock price may decrease,
and the Chinese economy may be negatively impacted.
At
various times during recent years, the United States (“U.S.”) and China have had significant disagreements over political
and economic issues. Most recently, a dispute has erupted over the outbreak of COVID-19 in Wuhan, China, and the initial disclosures
made by the Chinese government with respect to the outbreak. Controversies may arise in the future between these two countries. Any political
or trade controversies between the United States and China, whether or not directly related to our business, could reduce the price of
our common stock.
The
outbreak of Covid-19 has caused many politicians in the United States to question its dependence upon China as a source of certain products.
Were the United States to adopt a policy intended to establish sources for certain products in the United States or otherwise outside
of China, it could negatively impact the Chinese economy and demand for our products.
The
slowing economic growth in China may assert a negative impact on our operation and financial results.
After
experiencing rapid growth for more than a decade, China’s economy has been hit by shrinking foreign and domestic demand, weak investment,
factory overcapacity and oversupply in the property market, and has experienced a painful slowdown in the last two years, exacerbated
by the outbreak of Covid-19. As the government tries to shift the growth engine away from manufacturing and debt-fueled investment toward
the services sector and consumer spending, the outlook of the Chinese economy is uncertain.
Under
the EIT Law, we may be classified as a PRC “resident enterprise” for PRC enterprise income tax purposes. Such classification
would likely result in unfavorable tax consequences to us and our non-PRC shareholders and have a material adverse effect on our results
of operations and the value of your investment.
Under
the PRC Enterprise Income Tax Law, or the EIT Law, that became effective on January 1, 2008, an enterprise established outside the PRC
with “de facto management bodies” within the PRC is considered a “resident enterprise” for PRC enterprise income
tax purposes and is generally subject to a uniform 25% enterprise income tax rate on its worldwide income. Under the implementation rules
to the EIT Law, a “de facto management body” is defined as a body that has material and overall management and control over
the manufacturing and business operations, personnel and human resources, finances and properties of an enterprise. In addition, a circular,
known as SAT Circular 82, issued in April 2009 and amended in January 2014 by the State Administration of Taxation, or the SAT, specifies
that certain offshore incorporated enterprises controlled by PRC enterprises or PRC enterprise groups will be classified as PRC resident
enterprises if the following are located or resident in the PRC: senior management personnel and departments that are responsible for
daily production, operation and management; financial and personnel decision making bodies; key properties, accounting books, company
seal, and minutes of board meetings and shareholders’ meetings; and half or more of the senior management or directors having voting
rights. Further to SAT Circular 82, the SAT issued a bulletin, known as SAT Bulletin 45, which took effect in September 2011, to provide
more guidance on the implementation of SAT Circular 82 and clarify the reporting and filing obligations of such “Chinese-controlled
offshore incorporated resident enterprises.” SAT Bulletin 45 provides procedures and administrative details for the determination
of resident status and administration on post-determination matters. Although both SAT Circular 82 and SAT Bulletin 45 only apply to
offshore enterprises controlled by PRC enterprises or PRC enterprise groups, not those controlled by PRC individuals or foreign individuals,
the determining criteria set forth in SAT Circular 82 and SAT Bulletin 45 may reflect the SAT’s general position on how the “de
facto management body” test should be applied in determining the tax resident status of offshore enterprises, regardless of whether
they are controlled by PRC enterprises, PRC enterprise groups or by PRC or foreign individuals.
We
are subject to the 25% enterprise income tax. However, since all of our activities are in China, we do not believe AiXinZhonghong or
our Company meet all of the conditions to be classified as a PRC resident enterprise., However, if we engage in activities outside of
Mainland China, the PRC tax authorities may classify AiXinZhonghong or our company as a PRC resident enterprise, which would result in
a number of unfavorable PRC tax consequences. First, we or our offshore subsidiaries will be subject to the uniform 25% enterprise income
tax on our world-wide income, which could materially reduce our net income. In addition, we will also be subject to PRC enterprise income
tax reporting obligations.
Furthermore,
although dividends paid by one PRC tax resident enterprise to an offshore incorporated PRC resident enterprise controlled by PRC enterprises
or PRC enterprise groups should qualify as “tax-exempt income” under the EIT Law and Bulletin 45, we cannot assure you that
dividends paid by our PRC subsidiary to AiXin HK will not be subject to a 10% withholding tax, as the PRC foreign exchange control authorities,
which enforce the withholding tax on dividends, and the PRC tax authorities have not yet issued guidance with respect to the processing
of outbound remittances to entities that are treated as resident enterprises for PRC enterprise income tax purposes but not controlled
by PRC enterprises or PRC enterprise groups.
Finally,
dividends payable by us to our investors and gains on the sale of our shares may be become subject to PRC withholding tax.
We
may not be able to obtain certain benefits under the relevant tax treaty on dividends paid by our PRC subsidiaries to us through AiXin
HK.
We
are a holding company incorporated under the laws of Colorado and as such rely on dividends and other distributions on equity from our
PRC subsidiaries to satisfy part of our liquidity requirements. Pursuant to the EIT Law, a withholding tax rate of 10% currently applies
to dividends paid by a PRC “resident enterprise” to a foreign enterprise investor, unless any such foreign investor’s
jurisdiction of incorporation has a tax treaty with China that provides for preferential tax treatment. Pursuant to a Notice 112 issued
by the SAT in January 2008 and the Arrangement between the Mainland China and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on the Avoidance
of Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion, or the Double Taxation Arrangement (Hong Kong), such withholding tax rate may be
lowered to 5% if the PRC enterprise is at least 25% held by a Hong Kong enterprise at all times within the 12-month period immediately
prior to distribution of the dividends and is determined by the relevant PRC tax authority to have satisfied other conditions and requirements
under the Double Tax Avoidance Arrangement (Hong Kong) and other applicable PRC laws. Pursuant to a SAT Circular 601 issued by the SAT
in October 2009, non-resident enterprises that cannot provide valid supporting documents as “beneficial owners” may not be
approved to enjoy tax treaty benefits, and “beneficial owners” refers to individuals, enterprises or other organizations
which are normally engaged in substantive operations. These rules also set forth certain adverse factors on the recognition of a “beneficial
owner”. Specifically, they expressly exclude a “conduit company,” or any company established for the purposes of avoiding
or reducing tax obligations or transferring or accumulating profits and not engaged in actual operations such as manufacturing, sales
or management, from being a “beneficial owner.” Whether a non-resident company may obtain tax benefits under the relevant
tax treaty will be subject to approval of the relevant PRC tax authority and will be determined by the PRC tax authority on a case-by-case
basis. In June 2012, the SAT further provides in an announcement that a comprehensive analysis should be made when determining the beneficial
owner status based on various factors supported by documents including the articles of association, financial statements, records of
cash movements, board meeting minutes, board resolutions, staffing and materials, relevant expenditures, functions and risk assumption
as well as relevant contracts and other information. Our Hong Kong subsidiary has not applied for the approval for a withholding tax
rate of 5% from the local tax authority as our PRC subsidiaries have not paid dividends due to their loss-making status in the past and
will not be able to pay dividends in the future until they have achieved accumulated profits.We plan to have our Hong Kong subsidiary
assume some managerial and administrative functions, as well as conduct other business functions in the future. Once we implement such
a plan, we do not believe that our Hong Kong subsidiary will be considered a conduit company as defined under SAT Circular 601. However,
our Hong Kong subsidiary as currently situated may be considered a conduit company and we cannot assure you that the relevant PRC tax
authority will agree with our view when our Hong Kong subsidiary applies to obtain tax benefits under the relevant tax treaty in the
future. As a result, although our PRC subsidiary is currently wholly owned by our Hong Kong subsidiary, we may not be able to enjoy the
preferential withholding tax rate of 5% under the Double Taxation Arrangement (Hong Kong) and therefore be subject to withholding tax
at a rate of 10% with respect to dividends to be paid by our PRC subsidiary to AiXin HK.
Enhanced
scrutiny over acquisition transactions by the PRC tax authorities may have a negative impact on potential acquisitions we may pursue
in the future.
In
connection with the EIT Law, the Ministry of Finance and the SAT jointly issued a SAT Circular 59 in April 2009, and the SAT issued a
SAT Circular 698 in December 2009. Both SAT Circular 59 and Circular 698 became effective retroactively on January 1, 2008.
According
to SAT Circular 698, where a non-resident enterprise transfers the equity interests of a PRC “resident enterprise” indirectly
by disposition of the equity interests of an overseas holding company, or an Indirect Transfer, and the overseas holding company is located
in a tax jurisdiction that: (1) has an effective tax rate less than 12.5% or (2) does not tax foreign income of its residents, the non-resident
enterprise, being the transferor, must report to the relevant tax authority of the PRC “resident enterprise” this Indirect
Transfer. Using a “substance over form” principle, the PRC tax authority may disregard the existence of the overseas holding
company if it lacks a reasonable commercial purpose and was established for the purpose of reducing, avoiding or deferring PRC tax. As
a result, gains derived from such Indirect Transfer may be subject to PRC withholding tax at up to 10%. SAT Circular 698 also provides
that, where a non-PRC resident enterprise transfers its equity interests in a PRC “resident enterprise” to its related parties
at a price lower than the fair market value, the relevant tax authority has the power to make a reasonable adjustment to the taxable
income of the transaction. In addition, the PRC “resident enterprise” is supposed to provide necessary assistance to support
the enforcement of SAT Circular 698.
There
is little guidance and practical experience as to the application of SAT Circular 698, and it is possible that the PRC tax authorities
would pursue our offshore shareholders to conduct a filing regarding our offshore restructuring transactions where non-resident investors
were involved and would request our PRC subsidiary to assist in providing such disclosures. In addition, if our offshore subsidiaries
are deemed to lack substance they could be disregarded by the PRC tax authorities. As a result, we and our non-resident investors may
become at risk of being taxed under SAT Circular 698 and may be required to expend valuable resources to comply with SAT Circular 698
or to establish that we should not be taxed under SAT Circular 698, which may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition
and results of operations or the non-resident investors’ investments in us.
By
promulgating and implementing these circulars, the PRC tax authorities have enhanced their scrutiny over the direct or indirect transfer
of equity interests in a PRC resident enterprise by a non-resident enterprise. The PRC tax authorities have the discretion under SAT
Circular 59 and SAT Circular 698 to make adjustments to the taxable capital gains based on the difference between the fair value of the
equity interests transferred and the cost of investment. Although we currently have no confirmed plans to pursue any acquisitions in
China or elsewhere in the world, we may pursue acquisitions in the future that may involve complex corporate structures. If we are considered
a non-resident enterprise under the EIT Law and if the PRC tax authorities make adjustments under SAT Circular 59 or SAT Circular 698,
our income tax costs associated with such potential acquisitions will be increased, which may have an adverse effect on our financial
condition and results of operations.
PRC
regulations establish complex procedures for some acquisitions of PRC companies by foreign investors, which could make it more difficult
for us to pursue growth through acquisitions in China.
Six
PRC regulatory agencies promulgated regulations effective on September 8, 2006 that are commonly referred to as the M&A Rules. The
M&A Rules establish procedures and requirements that could make some acquisitions of PRC companies by foreign investors more time-consuming
and complex, including requirements in some instances that the Ministry of Commerce be notified in advance of any change-of-control transaction
in which a foreign investor takes control of a PRC domestic enterprise. In addition, national security review rules issued by the PRC
governmental authorities in 2011 require acquisitions by foreign investors of domestic companies engaged in military-related or certain
other industries that are crucial to national security to be subject to prior security review. Moreover, the Anti-Monopoly Law requires
that the Ministry of Commerce shall be notified in advance of any concentration of undertaking if certain thresholds are triggered. We
may expand our business in part by acquiring complementary businesses. Complying with the requirements of the M&A Rules, security
review rules and other PRC regulations to complete such transactions could be time-consuming, and any required approval processes, including
obtaining approval from the Ministry of Commerce, may delay or inhibit our ability to complete such transactions, which could affect
our ability to expand our business or maintain our market share.
PRC
regulations relating to offshore investment activities by PRC residents may limit our PRC subsidiaries’ ability to increase their
registered capital or distribute profits to us, limit our ability to inject capital into our PRC subsidiaries, or otherwise expose us
to liability and penalties under PRC law.
The
PRC State Administration of Foreign Exchange, or the SAFE, promulgated in October 2005 a SAFE Circular 75 that requires PRC citizens
or residents to register with SAFE or its local branch in connection with their establishment or control of an offshore entity established
for the purpose of overseas equity financing involving a roundtrip investment whereby the offshore entity acquires or controls onshore
assets or equity interests held by the PRC citizens or residents. In addition, such PRC citizens or residents must update their SAFE
registrations when the offshore special purpose vehicle undergoes material events relating to increases or decreases in investment amount,
transfers or exchanges of shares, mergers or divisions, long-term equity or debt investments, external guarantees, or other material
events that do not involve roundtrip investments. Subsequent regulations further clarified that PRC subsidiaries of an offshore company
governed by the SAFE regulations are required to coordinate and supervise the filing of SAFE registrations in a timely manner by the
offshore holding company’s shareholders who are PRC citizens or residents. If these shareholders fail to comply, the PRC subsidiaries
are required to report to the local SAFE branches. If our shareholders who are PRC citizens or residents do not complete their registration
with the local SAFE branches, our PRC subsidiary may be prohibited from distributing its profits and proceeds from any reduction in capital,
share transfer or liquidation to us, and we may be restricted in our ability to contribute additional capital to our PRC subsidiary.
Moreover, failure to comply with the various SAFE registration requirements described above could result in liabilities for our PRC subsidiary
under PRC laws for evasion of applicable foreign exchange restrictions, including (1) the requirement by SAFE to return the foreign exchange
remitted overseas within a period specified by SAFE, with a fine of up to 30% of the total amount of foreign exchange remitted overseas
and deemed to have been evasive and (2) in circumstances involving serious violations, a fine of no less than 30% of and up to the total
amount of remitted foreign exchange deemed evasive. Furthermore, the persons-in-charge and other persons at our PRC subsidiary who are
held directly liable for the violations may be subject to criminal sanctions.
These
foreign exchange regulations provide that PRC residents include both PRC citizens, meaning any individual who holds a PRC passport or
resident identification card, and individuals who are non-PRC citizens but primarily reside in the PRC due to their economic ties to
the PRC. 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 SAFE Circular 75 and other related rules. However, we cannot assure you that all of our shareholders
who are PRC citizens and hold interests in us have registered with the local SAFE branch as required under SAFE Circular 75. In addition,
we may not be informed of the identities of all the PRC residents holding direct or indirect interest in our company, and we cannot provide
any assurances that these PRC residents will comply with our request to make or obtain any applicable registrations or comply with other
requirements required by SAFE Circular 75 or other related rules. A failure by our PRC resident shareholders or future PRC resident shareholders
to comply with the SAFE regulations, if SAFE requires it, could subject us to fines or other legal sanctions, restrict our cross-border
investment activities, limit our PRC subsidiary’s ability to make distributions or pay dividends or affect our ownership structure,
which could adversely affect our business and prospects.
Furthermore,
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. We cannot predict how these regulations will affect our business operations
or future strategy. 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, either we or the owners of such company, as the
case may be, may not 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.
Fluctuations
in exchange rates could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and the value of your investment.
Substantially
all of our revenues and expenditures are denominated in RMB. As the functional currency for our PRC subsidiary and consolidated affiliated
entities is RMB, fluctuations in the exchange rate may cause us to incur foreign exchange losses on any foreign currency holdings they
may have. If we decide to convert our RMB into U.S. dollars for the purpose of making payments for dividends on our ordinary shares or
for other business purposes, appreciation of the U.S. dollar against the RMB would have a negative effect on the U.S. dollar amount available
to us.
The
value of the Renminbi against the U.S. dollar and other currencies is affected by, among other things, changes in China’s political
and economic conditions and China’s foreign exchange policies. On July 21, 2005, the PRC government changed its decade-old policy
of pegging the value of the RMB to the U.S. dollar, and the Renminbi appreciated more than 20% against the U.S. dollar over the following
three years. It is difficult to predict how long the current situation may last and when and how it may change again. There remains significant
international pressure on the PRC government to adopt a substantial liberalization of its currency policy, which could result in a further
and more significant appreciation in the value of the Renminbi against the U.S. dollar. Significant revaluation of the Renminbi may have
a material and adverse effect on your investment. For example, to the extent that we need to convert U.S. dollars we receive from securities
offerings outside of China 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 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. In August 2015, the PRC Government devalued
its currency by approximately 3%, representing the largest yuan depreciation in 20 years. Concerns remain that China’s slowing
economy, and in particular its exports, will need a stimulus that can only come from further cuts in the exchange rate.
Recently,
as part of the trade war between the two countries, the United States imposed tariffs on a large number of products exported from China
to the United States. Subsequently, the RMB depreciated relative to the U. S. dollar causing the United States to consider what further
actions it could take to address the situation.
Appreciation
or depreciation in the value of the Renminbi relative to the U.S. dollar would affect our financial results reported in U.S. dollar terms
without giving effect to any underlying change in our business or results of operations. The income statements of our operations are
translated into U.S. dollars at the average exchange rates in each applicable period. To the extent the U.S. dollar strengthens against
foreign currencies, the translation of these foreign currencies denominated transactions results in reduced revenue, operating expenses
and net income for our international operations. Similarly, to the extent the U.S. dollar weakens against foreign currencies, the translation
of these foreign currency denominated transactions results in increased revenue, operating expenses and net income for our international
operations. We are also exposed to foreign exchange rate fluctuations as we convert the financial statements of our foreign subsidiaries
into U.S. dollars in consolidation. If there is a change in foreign currency exchange rates, the conversion of the foreign subsidiaries’
financial statements into U.S. dollars will lead to a translation gain or loss, which is recorded as a component of other comprehensive
income. Very limited hedging transactions are available in China to reduce our exposure to exchange rate fluctuations. To date, we have
not entered into any hedging transactions. While we may enter into hedging transactions in the future, the availability and effectiveness
of these transactions may be limited, and we may not be able to successfully hedge our exposure at all.
Fluctuation
in the value of RMB may have a material adverse effect on your investment.
The
value of RMB against the U.S. dollar and other currencies may fluctuate and is affected by, among other things, changes in political
and economic conditions. Our revenues, costs, and financial assets are denominated in RMB, while our reporting currency is the U.S. dollar.
Accordingly, this may result in gains or losses from currency translation on our financial statements. We rely entirely on dividends
from our operating subsidiary in China. Therefore, any significant fluctuation in the value of RMB may materially and adversely affect
our cash flows, revenues, earnings, financial position, and the value of, and any dividends payable on, our stock in U.S. dollars. For
example, an appreciation of RMB against the U.S. dollar would, to the extent that we need to convert U.S. dollars into RMB for such purposes,
make any new RMB denominated investments or expenditures more costly to us. An appreciation of RMB against the U.S. dollar would result
in foreign currency translation gains for financial reporting purposes when we translate our RMB denominated financial assets into U.S.
dollars, as the U.S. dollar is our reporting currency.
Dividends
we receive from our subsidiaries located in the PRC may be subject to PRC withholding tax.
The
EIT Law provides that a maximum income tax of 20% is applicable to dividends payable to non-PRC investors that are “non-resident
enterprises,” to the extent such dividends are derived from sources within the PRC. However, the State Council has reduced such
rate to ten percent (10%) through the implementation regulations. We are a Colorado holding company and all of our income is derived
from our AiXinZhonghong subsidiary located in the PRC. Therefore, dividends paid to us from China may be subject to the 10% income tax
if we are considered a “non-resident enterprise” under the EIT Law. If we are required under the EIT Law and its implementation
regulations to pay income tax for any dividends we receive from our PRC subsidiaries, it may have a material and adverse effect on our
net income and materially reduce the amount of dividends, if any, we may pay to our shareholders.
We
may be exposed to liabilities under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Chinese anti-corruption laws, and any determination that we
violated these laws could have a material adverse effect on our business.
We
are subject to the Foreign Corrupt Practice Act, or 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 have operations, agreements with third parties and we make the majority of our sales in China. PRC also strictly
prohibits bribery of government officials. Our activities in China create the risk of unauthorized payments or offers of payments by
the employees, consultants, sales agents or distributors of our Company, even though they may not always be subject to our control. It
is our policy to implement safeguards to discourage these practices by our employees. However, our existing safeguards and any future
improvements may prove to be less than effective, and the employees, consultants, sales agents or distributors of our Company may engage
in conduct for which we might be held responsible. 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 U.S. government may seek to hold our Company liable for successor liability FCPA violations committed by
companies in which we invest or that we acquire.
Uncertainties
with respect to the PRC legal system could limit the legal protections available to you and us.
We
conduct all of our business through AiXinZhonghong, our subsidiary in the PRC. AiXinZhonghong is subject to laws and regulations applicable
to foreign investments in China and, in particular, laws applicable to foreign-invested enterprises. The PRC legal system is based on
written statutes, and prior court decisions may be cited for reference but have limited precedential value. Since 1979, a series of new
PRC laws and regulations have significantly enhanced the protections afforded to various forms of foreign investments in China. However,
since the PRC legal system continues to evolve rapidly, the interpretations of many laws, regulations and rules are not always uniform
and enforcement of these laws, regulations and rules involves uncertainties, which may limit legal protections available to you and us.
In addition, any litigation in China may be protracted and result in substantial costs and diversion of resources and management attention.
In addition, all of our executive officers and all of our directors are residents of China and not of the U.S., and substantially all
the assets of these persons are located outside the U.S. As a result, it could be difficult for investors to effect service of process
in the U.S. or to enforce a judgment obtained in the U.S. against our Chinese operations, subsidiary and affiliate.
You
may have difficulty enforcing judgments against us.
We
are a Colorado holding company, but AiXin BVI is a British Virgin Islands corporation, AiXin HK is a Hong Kong company, and our operating
subsidiary AiXinZhonghong, is located in the PRC. Virtually all of our assets are located outside the U.S. and all of our current operations
are conducted in the PRC. In addition, all of our directors and officers, with the exception of our newest director, Christopher Lee,
are residents of China. Substantially all of the assets of these persons are located outside the U.S. As a result, it may be difficult
for you to effect service of process within the U.S. upon these persons. It may also be difficult for you to enforce in U.S. courts judgments
predicated on the civil liability provisions of the U.S. federal securities laws against us and our officers and directors. In addition,
there is uncertainty as to whether the courts of the PRC would recognize or enforce judgments of U.S. courts. The recognition and enforcement
of foreign judgments are provided for under the PRC Civil Procedures Law. Courts in China may recognize and enforce foreign judgments
in accordance with the requirements of the PRC Civil Procedures Law based on treaties between China and the country where the judgment
is made or on reciprocity between jurisdictions. China does not have any treaties or other arrangements that provide for the reciprocal
recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments with the U.S. In addition, according to the PRC Civil Procedures Law, courts in the
PRC will not enforce a foreign judgment against us or our directors and officers if they decide that the judgment violates basic principles
of PRC law or national sovereignty, security or the public interest. So it is uncertain whether a PRC court would enforce a judgment
rendered by a court in the U.S.
Future
inflation in China may inhibit our ability to conduct business in China.
In
recent years, the Chinese economy has experienced periods of rapid expansion and highly fluctuating rates of inflation. During the past
ten years, the rate of inflation in China has been as high as 20.7% and as low as -2.2%. These factors have led to the adoption by the
Chinese government, from time to time, of various corrective measures designed to restrict the availability of credit or regulate growth
and contain inflation. High inflation may in the future cause the Chinese government to impose controls on credit and/or prices, or to
take other action, which could inhibit economic activity in China, and thereby harm the market for our products and our company.
Risks
Relating to Our Common Stock and Our Status as a Public Company
Our
common stock is quoted on OTCQX which may have an unfavorable impact on our stock price and liquidity.
Our
common stock is quoted on OTCQX under the symbol “AXIN”. The trading market for securities of companies quoted on OTCQX or
other quotation systems is substantially less liquid than the average trading market for companies listed on a national securities exchange.
The quotation of our shares on OTCQX may result in a less liquid market available for existing and potential stockholders to trade shares
of our common stock, could depress the market price of our common stock and could have a long-term adverse impact on our ability to raise
capital in the future.
Our
Chief Executive Officer who is our principal stockholder has substantial influence over our Company, and his interests may not be aligned
with the interests of our other stockholders.
Quanzhong
Lin, our President and Chief Executive Officer, owns substantially in excess of a majority of our outstanding shares. As a result, Mr.
Lin has significant influence over our business, including decisions regarding acquisitions, mergers, consolidations, the sale of all
or substantially all of our assets, election of directors and other significant corporate actions, including potential transactions in
which he may have a conflict of interest. As a result of this concentration of ownership, you and our other stockholders, acting alone,
may not have the ability to determine the outcome of matters requiring stockholder approval, including the election of our directors
or significant corporate transactions. In addition, this concentration of ownership, which is not subject to any voting restrictions,
may discourage, delay or thwart efforts by third parties to take-over or effect a change in control of our company which could deprive
our stockholders of an opportunity to receive a premium for their shares as part of a sale of our company, and may limit the price that
investors are willing to pay for our common stock.
Our
management is not familiar with the United States securities laws.
Our
management, with the exception of our newest Director, Christopher Lee, is generally unfamiliar with the requirements of the U.S. securities
laws and may not appreciate the need to devote the resources necessary to comply with such laws. A failure to adequately respond to applicable
securities laws could lead to investigations by the SEC and other regulatory authorities that could be costly, divert management’s
attention and disrupt our business.
Our
accounting personnel who are primarily responsible for the preparation and supervision of the preparation of our financial statements
under generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. have had no education or training in U.S. GAAP and SEC rules and regulations
pertaining to financial reporting, which could impact our ability to prepare our financial statements and convert our books and records
to U.S. GAAP.
We
maintain our books and records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the PRC, or PRC GAAP. Our accounting personnel
in the PRC who have the primary responsibilities of preparing and supervising the preparation of financial statements under U.S. GAAP
have had no education or training in U.S. GAAP and related SEC rules and regulations. As such, they may be unable to identify potential
accounting and disclosure issues that may arise upon the conversion of our books and records from PRC GAAP to U.S. GAAP, which could
affect our ability to prepare our financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. We have taken steps to ensure that our financial
statements are in accordance with U.S. GAAP, including our hiring of a U.S. accounting firm to work with our PRC accounting personnel
and management to convert our books and records to U.S. GAAP and prepare our financial statements. However, the measures we have taken
may not be sufficient to mitigate the foregoing risks. Furthermore, the need to comply with U.S. GAAP may require us to expend substantial
amounts of resources and time that could divert our management’s attention and disrupt our business.
We
will incur significant costs as a result of operating as a public company, and our management will be required to devote substantial
time to new compliance requirements, including establishing and maintaining internal controls over financial reporting, and we may be
exposed to potential risks if we are unable to comply with these requirements.
As
a public company we will incur significant legal, accounting and other expenses under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the “Sarbanes-Oxley
Act”), together with rules implemented by the Securities and Exchange Commission and applicable market regulators. These rules
impose various requirements on public companies, including requiring certain corporate governance practices. Our management and other
personnel will need to devote a substantial amount of time to these requirements. These rules will increase our legal and financial costs
and will make some activities more time-consuming and costly.
PRC
companies have historically not adopted a Western style of management and financial reporting concepts and practices, which include strong
corporate governance, internal controls and, computer, financial and other control systems. Most of our middle and top management staff
are not educated and trained in the Western system, and we may have difficulty hiring new employees in the PRC with such training. As
a result of these factors, we may experience difficulty in establishing management, legal and financial controls, collecting financial
data and preparing financial statements, books of account and corporate records and instituting business practices that meet Western
standards.
The
Sarbanes-Oxley Act requires, among other things, that we maintain effective internal controls for financial reporting and disclosure
controls and procedures. In particular, we must perform system and process evaluations and testing of our internal controls over financial
reporting to allow management to report on the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting, as required by Section
404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Compliance with Section 404 may require that we incur substantial accounting expenses and expend significant
management efforts. When we completed the acquisition of AiXin BVI, we adopted the financial reporting controls and disclosure controls
and procedures of AiXinZhonghong. The financial controls and disclosure controls and procedures of AiXinZhonghong are not adequate for
a public company. Among others weaknesses, the lack of familiarity of our accounting staff with U.S. GAAP constitutes a material weakness
in our controls for financial reporting. We have taken steps to rectify this weakness, including hiring a U.S. accounting firm to work
with our management and accounting personnel. There is no assurance, however, that the steps taken to date will be sufficient to rectify
this material weakness. In the event that we fail to remedy the weaknesses in our controls over financial reporting and adopt appropriate
disclosure controls and procedures, our financial reporting may be deficient and we may fail to comply with the reporting requirements
of the Securities Exchange Act and other U.S. securities laws, in which event, the market price of our common stock could decline if
investors and others lose confidence in the reliability of our financial statements and we could be subject to sanctions or investigations
by the SEC or other applicable regulatory authorities.
If
we become directly subject to the scrutiny, criticism and negative publicity involving U.S. publicly-traded Chinese companies, we may
have to expend significant resources to investigate and resolve the matter which could harm our business operations, stock price and
reputation and could result in a loss of your investment in our stock, especially if such matter cannot be addressed and resolved favorably.
U.S.
public companies that have substantially all of their operations in China, particularly companies that completed reverse merger transactions,
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 have focused on financial and accounting irregularities and mistakes,
a lack of effective internal controls over financial accounting, inadequate corporate governance policies or a lack of adherence thereto
and, in many cases, allegations of fraud. As a result of the scrutiny, criticism and negative publicity, the publicly traded stock of
many Chinese companies has sharply decreased in value and, in some cases, has become virtually worthless. Many of these companies are
now subject to stockholder lawsuits, SEC enforcement actions and are conducting internal and external investigations into the allegations.
It is not clear what affect this sector-wide scrutiny, criticism and negative publicity will have on our company, our business and our
stock price. 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 our company. This situation will be costly and time
consuming and distract our management from growing our company. If such allegations are not proven to be groundless, our company and
business operations will be severely impacted and your investment in our stock could be rendered worthless.
Techniques
employed by manipulative short sellers in Chinese small-cap stocks 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 from a third party with the intention
of buying identical securities back at a later date to return to the lender. The short seller hopes to profit from the difference in
the sale price of the borrowed securities and the purchase price of the replacement shares. As it is therefore in the short seller’s
best interests for the price of the stock to decline, there have been incidents of short sellers publishing, or arranging to publish
negative opinions in order to create negative market momentum. While traditionally these disclosed shorts have been limited in their
ability to access mainstream business media or to otherwise create negative market rumors, the rise of the Internet and technological
advancements regarding document creation, videotaping and publication by weblog (“blogging”) have allowed many disclosed
shorts to publicly attack a company’s credibility, strategy and veracity by means of so-called research reports that mimic the
type of investment analysis performed by large Wall Street firms and independent research analysts. These short attacks have, in the
past, resulted in the selling of shares in the market, on occasion on a large scale and broad base. Issuers with business operations
based in the PRC, that have limited trading volumes and that are susceptible to higher volatility levels than U.S. domestic large-cap
stocks can be particularly vulnerable to such short attacks.
These
short seller publications are not regulated by any governmental, self-regulatory organization or other official authority in the U.S.,
are not subject to the certification requirements imposed by the SEC in Regulation Analyst Certification and, accordingly, the opinions
they express may be based on distortion of the actual facts or, in some cases, fabrication of the facts. In light of the limited risks
involved in publishing such information, and the enormous profit that can be made from running just one successful short attack, unless
the short sellers become subject to significant penalties, it is more likely than not that disclosed shorts will continue to issue such
reports.
While
we intend to strongly defend our public filings against any such short seller attacks, oftentimes we are constrained, either by principles
of freedom of speech, applicable state law (often called Anti-SLAPP statutes), or issues of commercial confidentiality, in the manner
in which we can proceed against the relevant short seller. You should be aware that in light of the relative freedom to operate that
such persons enjoy – oftentimes blogging from outside the U.S. with little or no assets or identity requirements – should
we be targeted for such an attack and the rumors not dismissed by market participants, our stock will likely suffer from a temporary,
or possibly long term, decline in market price.
Because
we do not intend to pay any cash dividends on our common stock, our stockholders will not be able to receive a return on their shares
unless they sell them.
We
have not declared or paid any cash dividends on our common stock nor do we anticipate paying any in the foreseeable future. Furthermore,
we expect to retain any future earnings to finance our operations and expansion. The payment of cash dividends in the future will be
at the discretion of our Board of Directors and will depend upon our earnings levels, capital requirements, any restrictive loan covenants
and other factors the Board considers relevant.
Unless
we pay dividends, our stockholders will not be able to receive a return on their shares unless they sell them. We cannot assure you that
you will be able to sell shares when you desire to do so.
Chinese
companies are undergoing heightened scrutiny by US regulatory authorities.
It
appears that US regulatory authorities, including the SEC and the exchanges on which our common stock might trade, are subjecting Chinese
companies to heightened scrutiny and review. This had made it more difficult for certain Chinese companies to complete public offerings
of their securities or list their shares for trading on securities markets in the US. Such activities could impact our ability to uplist
our shares or raise capital in the public markets which may materially impact our business and our consolidated financial position, results
of operations, and cash flows.
The
market price of our common stock can become volatile, leading to the possibility of its value being depressed at a time when you may
want to sell your holdings.
The
market price of our common stock can become volatile. Numerous factors, many of which are beyond our control, may cause the market price
of our common stock to fluctuate significantly. These factors include:
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Securities
class action litigation is often instituted against companies following periods of volatility in their stock price. Should this type
of litigation be instituted against us, it could result in substantial costs to us and divert our management’s attention and resources.
Moreover,
securities markets may from time-to-time experience significant price and volume fluctuations for reasons unrelated to the operating
performance of particular companies. These market fluctuations may adversely affect the price of our common stock and other interests
in our Company at a time when you want to sell your interest in us.
If
we fail to develop and maintain an effective system of internal controls, we may not be able to accurately report our financial results
or prevent fraud, as a result, current and potential stockholders could lose confidence in our financial reports, which could harm our
business and the trading price of our common stock.
Effective
internal controls are necessary for us to provide reliable financial reports and effectively prevent fraud. Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002 requires us to evaluate and report on our internal controls over financial reporting. Compliance with Section 404 requires
that we strengthen, assess and test our system of internal controls to provide the basis for our report. The process of strengthening
our internal controls and complying with Section 404 is expensive and time consuming and requires significant management attention. We
cannot be certain that the measures we undertake will ensure that we will maintain adequate controls over our financial processes and
reporting in the future. Furthermore, if we are able to rapidly grow our business, the internal controls that we will need will become
more complex, and significantly more resources will be required to ensure our internal controls remain effective. Failure to implement
required controls, or difficulties encountered in their implementation, could harm our operating results or cause us to fail to meet
our reporting obligations. If we discover a material weakness in our internal controls, the disclosure of that fact, even if the weakness
is quickly remedied, could diminish investors’ confidence in our financial statements and harm our stock price. In addition, non-compliance
with Section 404 could subject us to a variety of administrative sanctions, including the suspension of trading, ineligibility for listing
on the OTC Markets, and the inability of registered broker-dealers to make a market in our common stock, which would further reduce our
stock price.
There
is no active trading market for our shares of common stock.
There
is no active trading market for our common stock. There can be no assurance that a regular trading market for our securities will develop,
or that if one develops, that it will be sustained. The trading price of our securities could be subject to wide fluctuations, in response
to announcements by us or others, developments affecting us, and other events or factors. In addition, the stock market has experienced
extreme price and volume fluctuations in recent years. These fluctuations have had a substantial effect on the market prices for many
companies, often unrelated to the operating performance of such companies, and may adversely affect the market prices of the securities.
Such risks could have an adverse effect on the stock’s future liquidity.
Our
common stock is subject to the “Penny Stock” Rules of the SEC and the trading market in our securities is limited, which
makes transactions in our stock cumbersome and may reduce the value of an investment in our stock.
The
SEC has adopted Rule 15g-9 which establishes the definition of a “penny stock,” for the purposes relevant to us, as any equity
security that has a market price of less than $5.00 per share or with an exercise price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain
exceptions. For any transaction involving a penny stock, unless exempt, the rules require: (a) that a broker or dealer approve a person’s
account for transactions in penny stocks; and (b) the broker or dealer receive from the investor a written agreement to the transaction,
setting forth the identity and quantity of the penny stock to be purchased.
In
order to approve a person’s account for transactions in penny stocks, the broker or dealer must: (a) obtain financial information
and investment experience and objectives of the person; and (b) make a reasonable determination that the transactions in penny stocks
are suitable for that person and the person has sufficient knowledge and experience in financial matters to be capable of evaluating
the risks of transactions in penny stocks.
The
broker or dealer must also deliver, prior to any transaction in a penny stock, a disclosure schedule prescribed by the Commission relating
to the penny stock market, which, in highlight form: (a) sets forth the basis on which the broker or dealer made the suitability determination;
and (b) that the broker or dealer received a signed, written agreement from the investor prior to the transaction. Generally, brokers
may be less willing to execute transactions in securities subject to the “penny stock” rules. This may make it more difficult
for investors to dispose of our common shares and cause a decline in the market value of our stock.
Disclosure
also has to be made about the risks of investing in penny stocks in both public offerings and in secondary trading and about the commissions
payable to both the broker-dealer and the registered representative, current quotations for the securities and the rights and remedies
available to an investor in cases of fraud in penny stock transactions. Finally, monthly statements have to be sent disclosing recent
price information for the penny stock held in the account and information on the limited market in penny stocks.
Under
our Articles of Incorporation, our Board of Directors has the authority, without stockholder approval, to issue preferred stock with
terms that may not be beneficial to common stockholders and with the ability to adversely affect stockholder voting power and perpetuate
the board’s control over our company.
Our
Board of Directors by resolution may authorize the issuance of preferred stock in one or more series with such limitations and restrictions
as it may determine, in its sole discretion, with no further authorization by security holders required for the issuance of such shares.
The Board may determine the specific terms of the preferred stock, including: designations; preferences; conversions rights; cumulative,
relative; participating; and optional or other rights, including: voting rights; qualifications; limitations; or restrictions of the
preferred stock.
The
issuance of preferred stock may adversely affect the voting power and other rights of the holders of common stock. Preferred stock may
be issued quickly with terms calculated to discourage, make more difficult, delay or prevent a change in control of our company or make
removal of management more difficult. As a result, the Board of Directors’ ability to issue preferred stock may discourage the
potential hostile acquirer, possibly resulting in beneficial negotiations. Negotiating with an unfriendly acquirer may result in terms
more favorable to us and our stockholders. Conversely, the issuance of preferred stock may adversely affect the market price of, and
the voting and other rights of the holders of the common stock. We presently have no plans to issue any preferred stock.
We
may, in the future, issue additional shares of common stock, which would reduce investors’ percent of ownership and may dilute
our share value.
Our
Articles of Incorporation authorizes the issuance of 500 million shares of common stock. We currently have outstanding 49,999,891
shares of common stock. The future issuance of common stock may result in substantial dilution in the percentage of our common stock
held by our then existing stockholders. We may value any common stock issued in the future on an arbitrary basis. The issuance of common
stock for future services or acquisitions or other corporate actions may have the effect of diluting the value of the shares held by
our investors and might have an adverse effect on any trading market for our common stock.